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Lead QA Automation Engineer, £55000-68000 + benefits. Home based with one day a month in the Nottingham office. Strong Automation, API, C#, and mentoring/management skills required. Role involves both manual and automation testing. Interviews this week To be considered for this role you will have excellent knowledge of - C# (ability to code in C# rather than just review C# code) API Testing Selenium or similar product Test automation People Management and technical leadership Market leading software technology company are looking for a Lead QA/Automation Engineer to join their team. Working on an industry leading SaaS product you will be working on manual and automation testing. As a hands-on lead tester you will also mentor and train more junior QA Engineers. Skills and experience required - Very strong knowledge of C#. Very strong API testing. Very strong automation testing experience. Previous experience in a Lead QA role or proven experience of taking the lead when required. Mentoring, Coaching and training experience. Duties and responsibilities include - Work with the product owner and engineering teams to ensure features are clearly understood and can be translated into a set of quality based test plans. Lead and drive QA/testing activities within your area Lead and drive test automation. API testing Testing and working in a C# environment This is a great role for a candidate who has very strong C#, API testing and automation. If you are interested in this role please send your CV for a full brief. Salary is most likely to be in the range c£55000 - 68000 + benefits and interviews will be held soon. The role is remote with one day a month in the office.

Department : Information Technology Location : London, Greenford ( on-site working ) About Us: GBS is a higher education provider offering a range of sector-relevant courses across ten campuses in London, Birmingham, Leeds, and Manchester. Working in partnership with several of the UK's leading higher education providers, we deliver vocational, undergraduate, and postgraduate programmes in finance, accounting, business, construction, tourism, healthcare, and more. Our Vision: Changing lives through education. Empower Technology. Protect Data. Shape the Future. Join our dynamic IT Security Team where innovation meets impact. We keep the campus connected, secure, and running smoothly, enabling world-class teaching and learning. As an Information Security Technical Analyst , you'll be at the forefront of protecting critical systems, ensuring compliance, and defending institutional data integrity across GBS. What the role involves: Oversees the monitoring, investigating, and reporting of security related events, to include ensuring appropriate closure and mitigation of risks. Engage in planning, initial setup and full-scale rollout of SOC involving multi tenants. Track security alerts in Defender and respond with suitable remediation measures to mitigate risks. Ensure correct deployment and application of governance policies in Microsoft Purview. Creates updates and oversees execution of security assessments and analysis of systems (infrastructure and applications) as needed or in accordance with the security strategic plan. Ensures successful compliance of data protection and security requirements within applicable legislation (e.g., GDPR, UK Data Protection Act etc.). Conducts assessment on the security of new applications and programs prior to installation or upgrade and within the Software Development Lifecycle. Participates in ensuring that Information Security risks are identified, and the risk register is continually maintained and reviewed. Provides monthly risk reporting to the Information Security Manager. Responsible for ensuring that all servers and other IT related equipment is hardened against industry security best practices and standards. Performs audits of firewall(s), log management, intrusion detection systems, and content filtering controls (email, DLP and other technical controls). Conducts internal security audits and reviews as needed, together with appropriate recommendations and conclusions. Identifies and addresses computer vulnerabilities in internal servers, external servers, and applications (cloud or on-premises) and collaborates with stakeholders to ensure associated risks are mitigated and closed. Follows the Security Incident Management Response Policy in responding to security incidents and guides the Incident Response Team in handling information security incidents, to include advising and participating in remediation, closure and lessons learned. Understands and monitors vulnerabilities, to ensure appropriate classification in line with policy, satisfactory closure, and mitigation. What Experience/Skills are required: Bachelor's degree in computer science or information sciences, or in a similar field. Possess certifications from accredited bodies, including Microsoft SC-200, Certified SOC Analyst (CSA), CompTIA CySA+, GIAC Security Operations Certified (GSOC), GIAC Continuous Monitoring Certification (GMON), GIAC Certified Incident Handler (GCIH), CCNA Cyber Ops, or other specialized security certification that assesses the candidates' security analysis, SOC operations, and incident handling skills. Substantial experience in information security across different industries, platforms, and applications. Experience conducting IT compliance assessments (IT General Controls and Audits, PCI, NIST CSF etc.) Experience working on implementation in a SOC environment. Experience working in Microsoft Defender, Microsoft Purview and Microsoft Sentinel is essential. Experience in or understanding of penetration testing and hacking techniques. Experience across applying NIST CSF, ITIL, ISO 27001, ISO and other best practice standards Desirable Experience/Skills: In-depth knowledge of architecture, engineering, and operations of at least one enterprise SIEM platform (e.g., ArcSight, Splunk, Nitro/McAfee Enterprise Security Manager, QRadar, LogLogic). Understanding of event and incident investigations and incident response in a 24/7 SOC environment. Proficiency in configuring and managing security technologies such as firewalls, IDS/IPS, SIEM, DLP, and Endpoint protection solutions. Good understanding and knowledge of security concepts, protocols, processes, architectures, and platforms (authentication and access control technologies, intrusion detection, network traffic analysis, Web Application Firewalls, Encryption and Key Management, SIEM technology, incident handling, media/malware analysis, etc.) Good knowledge of cloud technologies, architecture, and security controls. Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions (problem solving and analytics). Why Join Us: At GBS, you'll play a key role in shaping secure digital experiences for thousands of students and staff. We offer : A forward-thinking, collaborative environment Opportunities for professional development and tuition reimbursement for career development Competitive salary and benefits package The chance to make a real difference in higher education security Discretionary annual performance bonus 25 days annual leave, plus 8 public holidays with 1 day extra leave per year of service, up to a maximum of 5 days Workplace pension scheme Flexible Benefits: Cycle to Work, Workplace Nursery, Techscheme, discounts platform and much more £500 award employee referral scheme Employee Testimonial: The trust placed in me by the company has been like nothing I've ever experienced. This confidence has empowered me to take on new challenges and grow professionally. The support throughout my employment has been very focused and nurturing, providing me with the resources and guidance needed to excel. Regular feedback and opportunities for professional development have been instrumental in honing my skills and advancing my career. The company's commitment to my growth has not only enhanced my capabilities but also fostered a deep sense of loyalty and motivation to contribute to our collective success. - Ahad Shaikh (Professional Services Employee) GBS is committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion and providing a workplace free from discrimination or harassment. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and communities. We take our core values seriously and work hard to create an environment where everyone feels welcomed.

Department : Information Technology Location : London, Greenford ( on-site working ) About Us: GBS is a higher education provider offering a range of sector-relevant courses across ten campuses in London, Birmingham, Leeds, and Manchester. Working in partnership with several of the UK's leading higher education providers, we deliver vocational, undergraduate, and postgraduate programmes in finance, accounting, business, construction, tourism, healthcare, and more. Our Vision: Changing lives through education. Empower Technology. Protect Data. Shape the Future. Join our dynamic IT Security Team where innovation meets impact. We keep the campus connected, secure, and running smoothly, enabling world-class teaching and learning. As an Information Security Technical Analyst , you'll be at the forefront of protecting critical systems, ensuring compliance, and defending institutional data integrity across GBS. What the role involves: Oversees the monitoring, investigating, and reporting of security related events, to include ensuring appropriate closure and mitigation of risks. Engage in planning, initial setup and full-scale rollout of SOC involving multi tenants. Track security alerts in Defender and respond with suitable remediation measures to mitigate risks. Ensure correct deployment and application of governance policies in Microsoft Purview. Creates updates and oversees execution of security assessments and analysis of systems (infrastructure and applications) as needed or in accordance with the security strategic plan. Ensures successful compliance of data protection and security requirements within applicable legislation (e.g., GDPR, UK Data Protection Act etc.). Conducts assessment on the security of new applications and programs prior to installation or upgrade and within the Software Development Lifecycle. Participates in ensuring that Information Security risks are identified, and the risk register is continually maintained and reviewed. Provides monthly risk reporting to the Information Security Manager. Responsible for ensuring that all servers and other IT related equipment is hardened against industry security best practices and standards. Performs audits of firewall(s), log management, intrusion detection systems, and content filtering controls (email, DLP and other technical controls). Conducts internal security audits and reviews as needed, together with appropriate recommendations and conclusions. Identifies and addresses computer vulnerabilities in internal servers, external servers, and applications (cloud or on-premises) and collaborates with stakeholders to ensure associated risks are mitigated and closed. Follows the Security Incident Management Response Policy in responding to security incidents and guides the Incident Response Team in handling information security incidents, to include advising and participating in remediation, closure and lessons learned. Understands and monitors vulnerabilities, to ensure appropriate classification in line with policy, satisfactory closure, and mitigation. What Experience/Skills are required: Bachelor's degree in computer science or information sciences, or in a similar field. Possess certifications from accredited bodies, including Microsoft SC-200, Certified SOC Analyst (CSA), CompTIA CySA+, GIAC Security Operations Certified (GSOC), GIAC Continuous Monitoring Certification (GMON), GIAC Certified Incident Handler (GCIH), CCNA Cyber Ops, or other specialized security certification that assesses the candidates' security analysis, SOC operations, and incident handling skills. Substantial experience in information security across different industries, platforms, and applications. Experience conducting IT compliance assessments (IT General Controls and Audits, PCI, NIST CSF etc.) Experience working on implementation in a SOC environment. Experience working in Microsoft Defender, Microsoft Purview and Microsoft Sentinel is essential. Experience in or understanding of penetration testing and hacking techniques. Experience across applying NIST CSF, ITIL, ISO 27001, ISO and other best practice standards Desirable Experience/Skills: In-depth knowledge of architecture, engineering, and operations of at least one enterprise SIEM platform (e.g., ArcSight, Splunk, Nitro/McAfee Enterprise Security Manager, QRadar, LogLogic). Understanding of event and incident investigations and incident response in a 24/7 SOC environment. Proficiency in configuring and managing security technologies such as firewalls, IDS/IPS, SIEM, DLP, and Endpoint protection solutions. Good understanding and knowledge of security concepts, protocols, processes, architectures, and platforms (authentication and access control technologies, intrusion detection, network traffic analysis, Web Application Firewalls, Encryption and Key Management, SIEM technology, incident handling, media/malware analysis, etc.) Good knowledge of cloud technologies, architecture, and security controls. Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions (problem solving and analytics). Why Join Us: At GBS, you'll play a key role in shaping secure digital experiences for thousands of students and staff. We offer : A forward-thinking, collaborative environment Opportunities for professional development and tuition reimbursement for career development Competitive salary and benefits package The chance to make a real difference in higher education security Discretionary annual performance bonus 25 days annual leave, plus 8 public holidays with 1 day extra leave per year of service, up to a maximum of 5 days Workplace pension scheme Flexible Benefits: Cycle to Work, Workplace Nursery, Techscheme, discounts platform and much more £500 award employee referral scheme Employee Testimonial: The trust placed in me by the company has been like nothing I've ever experienced. This confidence has empowered me to take on new challenges and grow professionally. The support throughout my employment has been very focused and nurturing, providing me with the resources and guidance needed to excel. Regular feedback and opportunities for professional development have been instrumental in honing my skills and advancing my career. The company's commitment to my growth has not only enhanced my capabilities but also fostered a deep sense of loyalty and motivation to contribute to our collective success. - Ahad Shaikh (Professional Services Employee) GBS is committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion and providing a workplace free from discrimination or harassment. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and communities. We take our core values seriously and work hard to create an environment where everyone feels welcomed.

Department : Information Technology Location : London, Greenford ( on-site working ) About Us: GBS is a higher education provider offering a range of sector-relevant courses across ten campuses in London, Birmingham, Leeds, and Manchester. Working in partnership with several of the UK's leading higher education providers, we deliver vocational, undergraduate, and postgraduate programmes in finance, accounting, business, construction, tourism, healthcare, and more. Our Vision: Changing lives through education. Empower Technology. Protect Data. Shape the Future. Join our dynamic IT Security Team where innovation meets impact. We keep the campus connected, secure, and running smoothly, enabling world-class teaching and learning. As an Information Security Technical Analyst , you'll be at the forefront of protecting critical systems, ensuring compliance, and defending institutional data integrity across GBS. What the role involves: Oversees the monitoring, investigating, and reporting of security related events, to include ensuring appropriate closure and mitigation of risks. Engage in planning, initial setup and full-scale rollout of SOC involving multi tenants. Track security alerts in Defender and respond with suitable remediation measures to mitigate risks. Ensure correct deployment and application of governance policies in Microsoft Purview. Creates updates and oversees execution of security assessments and analysis of systems (infrastructure and applications) as needed or in accordance with the security strategic plan. Ensures successful compliance of data protection and security requirements within applicable legislation (e.g., GDPR, UK Data Protection Act etc.). Conducts assessment on the security of new applications and programs prior to installation or upgrade and within the Software Development Lifecycle. Participates in ensuring that Information Security risks are identified, and the risk register is continually maintained and reviewed. Provides monthly risk reporting to the Information Security Manager. Responsible for ensuring that all servers and other IT related equipment is hardened against industry security best practices and standards. Performs audits of firewall(s), log management, intrusion detection systems, and content filtering controls (email, DLP and other technical controls). Conducts internal security audits and reviews as needed, together with appropriate recommendations and conclusions. Identifies and addresses computer vulnerabilities in internal servers, external servers, and applications (cloud or on-premises) and collaborates with stakeholders to ensure associated risks are mitigated and closed. Follows the Security Incident Management Response Policy in responding to security incidents and guides the Incident Response Team in handling information security incidents, to include advising and participating in remediation, closure and lessons learned. Understands and monitors vulnerabilities, to ensure appropriate classification in line with policy, satisfactory closure, and mitigation. What Experience/Skills are required: Bachelor's degree in computer science or information sciences, or in a similar field. Possess certifications from accredited bodies, including Microsoft SC-200, Certified SOC Analyst (CSA), CompTIA CySA+, GIAC Security Operations Certified (GSOC), GIAC Continuous Monitoring Certification (GMON), GIAC Certified Incident Handler (GCIH), CCNA Cyber Ops, or other specialized security certification that assesses the candidates' security analysis, SOC operations, and incident handling skills. Substantial experience in information security across different industries, platforms, and applications. Experience conducting IT compliance assessments (IT General Controls and Audits, PCI, NIST CSF etc.) Experience working on implementation in a SOC environment. Experience working in Microsoft Defender, Microsoft Purview and Microsoft Sentinel is essential. Experience in or understanding of penetration testing and hacking techniques. Experience across applying NIST CSF, ITIL, ISO 27001, ISO and other best practice standards Desirable Experience/Skills: In-depth knowledge of architecture, engineering, and operations of at least one enterprise SIEM platform (e.g., ArcSight, Splunk, Nitro/McAfee Enterprise Security Manager, QRadar, LogLogic). Understanding of event and incident investigations and incident response in a 24/7 SOC environment. Proficiency in configuring and managing security technologies such as firewalls, IDS/IPS, SIEM, DLP, and Endpoint protection solutions. Good understanding and knowledge of security concepts, protocols, processes, architectures, and platforms (authentication and access control technologies, intrusion detection, network traffic analysis, Web Application Firewalls, Encryption and Key Management, SIEM technology, incident handling, media/malware analysis, etc.) Good knowledge of cloud technologies, architecture, and security controls. Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions (problem solving and analytics). Why Join Us: At GBS, you'll play a key role in shaping secure digital experiences for thousands of students and staff. We offer : A forward-thinking, collaborative environment Opportunities for professional development and tuition reimbursement for career development Competitive salary and benefits package The chance to make a real difference in higher education security Discretionary annual performance bonus 25 days annual leave, plus 8 public holidays with 1 day extra leave per year of service, up to a maximum of 5 days Workplace pension scheme Flexible Benefits: Cycle to Work, Workplace Nursery, Techscheme, discounts platform and much more £500 award employee referral scheme Employee Testimonial: The trust placed in me by the company has been like nothing I've ever experienced. This confidence has empowered me to take on new challenges and grow professionally. The support throughout my employment has been very focused and nurturing, providing me with the resources and guidance needed to excel. Regular feedback and opportunities for professional development have been instrumental in honing my skills and advancing my career. The company's commitment to my growth has not only enhanced my capabilities but also fostered a deep sense of loyalty and motivation to contribute to our collective success. - Ahad Shaikh (Professional Services Employee) GBS is committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion and providing a workplace free from discrimination or harassment. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and communities. We take our core values seriously and work hard to create an environment where everyone feels welcomed.

Lead Software Engineer | Competitive salary | Hybrid | Manchester or London About the Role SR2 are partnering with a growing digital consultancy who've recently secured several major public sector projects - and they're looking for an experienced Lead Software Engineer to help design, build, and deliver cutting-edge digital solutions across their portfolio. You'll work hands-on across both Front End and Back End technologies, contributing to enterprise-scale software that has a tangible public impact. Collaborating closely with Engineers, Delivery managers, and stakeholders, you'll ensure solutions are delivered efficiently, securely, and to the highest standard. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys solving complex technical challenges, thrives in a collaborative environment, and is confident engaging with both technical and non-technical teams. Key Requirements: Strong experience developing complex, enterprise-level solutions Excellent Back End skills with Java or .NET Confident with Front End technologies such as React or Angular Proven experience working in the public sector (essential) Strong understanding of DevOps principles and best practices Excellent communicator - able to collaborate across teams and disciplines Pragmatic, solution-oriented, and highly collaborative Nice to Have: Experience delivering Agile projects in enterprise or regulated environments Background in consultancy or client-facing project delivery The Details Hybrid - (3 days on-site in the Manchester area or London) Lucrative benefits and bonus package Why Apply? You'll be joining a fast-growing consultancy that values autonomy, trust, and collaboration - giving you the opportunity to make a genuine impact on how digital services are built and delivered across the public sector. If you're a Senior or Lead Software Engineer who loves working across modern technologies, delivering impactful solutions, and helping shape engineering best practice - apply now!