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Key Responsibilities: Lead and develop a multidisciplinary engineering function, setting standards and best practices across delivery Own engineering strategy across multiple Defence workstreams, aligning to wider programme and business goals Oversee the design and delivery of cloud-native systems, including microservices, APIs, and secure integrations Provide technical assurance, ensuring solutions meet security, compliance, and architectural standards Drive DevOps maturity, CI/CD adoption, and engineering excellence across teams Engage with senior stakeholders to shape delivery, roadmaps, and technical direction Mentor engineers and team leads, building capability and improving performance across the function Essential Skills / Experience: Proven experience leading software engineering teams in complex, multi-system environments Strong background in cloud-native development across AWS or Azure Deep understanding of modern engineering practices including DevOps, CI/CD, TDD, and secure coding Experience delivering within Defence, government, or highly regulated environments Strong stakeholder management and communication skills

IT Field Engineer (MSP) Base Salary: £30,000 £35,000 Plus Van or £300 p/m Car Allowance & benefits 3 days p/week on-site across Blackpool & 2 days p/week in Burnley (HQ) The opportunity: A well-established MSP is looking for a client-facing Field Engineer to support a growing schools trust across Blackpool. You ll spend three days per week on-site acting as the go-to IT contact for your allocated schools, with the remaining two days based in Burnley alongside the Service Desk team. This is a role with real ownership not just reacting to tickets, but building relationships and providing proactive, hands-on support. There s genuine progression here. We ve seen people join at 1st Line and develop into senior technical roles and even Service Manager level within the business. The management team are big on upskilling their engineers, investing in training and giving people exposure to projects and more responsibility as they grow. If you re ambitious and want more than just a static support role, this environment will suit you. Day to day You ll support Microsoft 365 environments, servers and desktops, assist with Azure and wider Microsoft cloud technologies, and troubleshoot networking issues across DNS, DHCP and TCP/IP. You ll work across VMware and Hyper-V, manage tickets within SLA, liaise with third parties and see issues through to resolution. Who we are looking for You ll have 2 3 years MSP experience and be operating at strong 1st or 2nd Line level. Solid Microsoft 365 knowledge is essential, alongside good infrastructure fundamentals and the confidence to work independently on-site. You ll need to be friendly, approachable and genuinely enjoy the customer-facing side of the role. This suits someone who likes being out in the field, building rapport with school staff and becoming a trusted IT contact. A full UK driving licence is required and an Enhanced DBS will be arranged. The Next Steps If you d like to hear more, get in touch with Joe White at CRG TEC. Drop me a message, send your CV across, or give me a call for a confidential chat.

IT Field Engineer (MSP) Base Salary: £30,000 £35,000 Plus Van or £300 p/m Car Allowance & benefits 3 days p/week on-site across Blackpool & 2 days p/week in Burnley (HQ) The opportunity: A well-established MSP is looking for a client-facing Field Engineer to support a growing schools trust across Blackpool. You ll spend three days per week on-site acting as the go-to IT contact for your allocated schools, with the remaining two days based in Burnley alongside the Service Desk team. This is a role with real ownership not just reacting to tickets, but building relationships and providing proactive, hands-on support. There s genuine progression here. We ve seen people join at 1st Line and develop into senior technical roles and even Service Manager level within the business. The management team are big on upskilling their engineers, investing in training and giving people exposure to projects and more responsibility as they grow. If you re ambitious and want more than just a static support role, this environment will suit you. Day to day You ll support Microsoft 365 environments, servers and desktops, assist with Azure and wider Microsoft cloud technologies, and troubleshoot networking issues across DNS, DHCP and TCP/IP. You ll work across VMware and Hyper-V, manage tickets within SLA, liaise with third parties and see issues through to resolution. Who we are looking for You ll have 2 3 years MSP experience and be operating at strong 1st or 2nd Line level. Solid Microsoft 365 knowledge is essential, alongside good infrastructure fundamentals and the confidence to work independently on-site. You ll need to be friendly, approachable and genuinely enjoy the customer-facing side of the role. This suits someone who likes being out in the field, building rapport with school staff and becoming a trusted IT contact. A full UK driving licence is required and an Enhanced DBS will be arranged. The Next Steps If you d like to hear more, get in touch with Joe White at CRG TEC. Drop me a message, send your CV across, or give me a call for a confidential chat.

Senior Network Engineer - City of London - Large financial services company - Salary up to £80,000 plus bonus and benefits - Hybrid working (3 times a week in London office) A large financial services company are currently looking for an experienced Senior Network Engineer to join their growing team. The role will have responsibility for managing and designing the enterprise network which stretches globally. Duties will include: - Assisting architects with implementations - Driving enhancements to networks - Modernising infrastructure - Level 3 network technical support - Routing/Switching/Firewall implementations - Integration of switches, routers, wireless controllers, SDN, F5 load balancers, NAC servers and cloud infrastructure - On call rotation support - Network security To be considered suitable for this Senior Network Engineer role you will need the following skills and experience: - Experience in design and implementation of networks in a large user environment - Strong Cisco background (ideally CCNP/CCIE) - Knowledge of Layer 2 LAN technologies (VLANs, VTP, STP) - Routing protocols - F5 Load Balancers - Network security - Azure/Cloud technology - SDWAN technologies - CIsco Wireless technology Experience with automation/scripting would be an advantage but this is not essential

A great energy client based in London is looking for a Full Stack Python Engineer. Fantastic benefits, bonus, training, events, cycling scheme, pension, free breakfast and much more! If you're looking for a genuinely exceptional tech environment in London, this is it. The team is highly collaborative, technically strong, and incredibly supportive - a group of talented professionals who genuinely enjoy working together. Key Responsibilities Design, develop, and maintain scalable and reliable software solutions, ensuring alignment with Principals and Architects. You must have at least 4 years Python experience Experience with Typescript and a years Javascript Key Requirements Strong expertise in Python web development frameworks (e.g., Django) and JavaScript/TypeScript, with experience working in cloud environments such as AWS, Azure, or GCP. Skilled in applying software technical design principles to build scalable, secure, and maintainable solutions within modern cloud-based architectures. Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering or equivalent experience. Experience with CI/CD tools and practices. Strong problem-solving & communication skills. Adaptability/willingness to learn (e.g., Agile). Technical leadership (mentoring, best-practice guidance). Desirable: Experience with modern frameworks and libraries (e.g., React, Node.js, Terraform, Celery). Experience with database schema design and query optimisation. Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Product, QA, and DevOps, to deliver high-quality features. Lead code reviews and technical discussions, and contribute to architectural decisions. Lead complex coding tasks; ensure code quality. Identify and resolve performance and scalability issues. Write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code. Mentor and support junior and mid-level engineers. Stay current with emerging technologies and industry trends. Estimate work; lead delivery of features from the roadmap. Solve ambiguous problems with scalable solutions.

Role: Senior DevOps Engineer Location: Newport (Hybrid) Salary: Up to £53k 28.9% Pension Must be eligible for SC clearance The Opportunity Yolk Recruitment are excited to be working with an innovation-driven civil service organisation as they journey through an incredible digital transformation whilst prioritising forward thinking and excellent digital practices. Alongside this, they pride themselves on being a Stonewall Diversity Champion, which means they are part of Britain's leading best-practice employers' forum for sexual orientation and gender identity equality, diversity and inclusion. We are now looking for a DevOps Engineer to work within the Platform Engineering group, during the thier digital transformation journey. Working within an established team, this role provides an opportunity to turn innovative ideas into customer value using a range of technologies and delivery platforms. Technical Responsibilities Support the full software development lifecycle using DevOps practices. Apply best practices across infrastructure and applications (availability, security, performance, scalability). Design, implement, and manage automated CI/CD pipelines, including production deployments. Lead integration and configuration of DevOps tools across source control, build, testing, security, and monitoring. Implement monitoring, alerting, and auditing solutions. Ensure adherence to security and performance standards. Contribute to technical design, architecture, and delivery planning. Promote use of automation and infrastructure-as-code. Core Skills Strong experience with DevOps principles and CI/CD pipeline design and management. Knowledge of automated testing within pipelines. Experience in troubleshooting, incident resolution, and service support. Ability to identify and manage risks and issues. Technical Skills Scripting/development experience (e.g. Python, Bash, PowerShell). Experience with CI/CD tools (Azure DevOps preferred). Experience building/deploying applications (e.g. Python, .NET, Node). Knowledge of Infrastructure as Code (e.g. Terraform). Experience with containerisation (e.g. Docker, cloud container services). Familiarity with source control systems (e.g. Git). Experience with cloud platforms (Azure preferred). Think this one's for you If you think this Senior DevOps Engineer opportunity is for you then please apply online. Yolk Public Sector & Not-for-Profit team works with organisations across the UK to fulfil their recruitment needs and to achieve their D&I objectives. We recruit temporary, contract and permanent hires for 1 off specialist needs or for volume campaigns. We support our applicants to navigate the public sector recruitment processes and secure their dream jobs. Yolk Recruitment is an equal opportunities employer and embraces diversity in our workforce. We employ the best people for the job at hand and actively encourage applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of gender, age, race, religion, sexual orientation, disability, educational background, parental status, gender identity or any other protected characteristic. We champion and celebrate diversity at Yolk allowing our team to bring their whole selves to work.

Senior IT Infrastructure Engineer Annual Salary: £45,000 Location: Abingdon We are seeking a Senior IT Infrastructure Engineer to work for our client based in Abingdon - This role involves the implementation and ongoing management of their IT infrastructure across both on-premises and Azure cloud environments. The ideal candidate will be a proactive professional capable of leading projects from concept to completion and ensuring the delivery of robust, secure, and scalable infrastructure solutions. Day-to-day of the role: Implement and maintain hybrid infrastructure solutions (Azure + on-prem) that meet performance, security, and compliance requirements. Manage and optimise Windows Server, SQL Server, and Azure environments including Virtual Machines, Networking, Storage, Backup, and Monitoring. Maintain and secure Active Directory, Group Policy, DNS, DHCP, and Azure AD (Entra ID) synchronisation. Ensure high availability and resilience across all servers, networks, and databases supporting business-critical applications. Deliver advanced troubleshooting and root cause analysis for complex infrastructure issues. Proactively identify opportunities for improvement, automation, and optimisation across all infrastructure areas. Maintain alignment with Cyber Essentials Plus & GDPR, implement and manage endpoint protection, patch management, and vulnerability remediation. Ensure data protection and system continuity through effective backup, disaster recovery, and business continuity planning. Automate deployment and maintenance tasks using PowerShell, Azure Automation, or equivalent tools. Maintain infrastructure observability through tools and optimise cost, performance, and utilisation of Azure and on-prem resources. Required Skills & Qualifications: 10+ years hands-on experience in IT infrastructure roles, with at least 5 years in a senior or lead capacity. Strong expertise in Microsoft Azure IaaS & PaaS, Active Directory, Group Policy, DNS, DHCP, Windows Server , and SQL Server administration. Deep understanding of LAN/WAN design, VLANs, VPNs, routing, switching, and firewall management. Experience with Microsoft 365, Intune, and Endpoint Manager. Advanced PowerShell scripting and automation skills. Proven experience managing secure environments aligned with Cyber Essentials Plus or ISO 27001. Ability to work independently, prioritise effectively, and deliver projects to completion with minimal supervision. Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or equivalent experience. Desirable certifications include Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate (AZ-104) or Azure Solutions Architect Expert (AZ-305), MCSE, CompTIA Network+, ITIL Foundation. If you are interested in this position please apply online or for more information please contact me on

Senior Infrastructure Engineer/Infrastructure Consultant Manchester / Hybrid (1 day on-site every 2 weeks)£37K - £65K A Senior Infrastructure Engineer / Infrastructure Consultant is required for our client based in Manchester. This role is perfect for someone who thrives in a dynamic project-delivery environment, enjoys variety, and can turn their hand to a broad range of technologies across Azure, M365, SaaS, and on-prem infrastructure. You'll be involved in multiple concurrent projects, delivering modern cloud solutions while also supporting and transforming a sizeable legacy estate. The organisation is operating in a genuinely hybrid environment for the next 5 years, so you'll work across Azure, SaaS platforms, and traditional on-prem technologies, making this an ideal role for someone who enjoys end-to-end ownership and technical breadth. The ideal candidate will be a strong all-rounder, comfortable picking up new technologies and running with a challenge, will thrive here. If you're an experienced Infrastructure Engineer, Consultant, or 3rd Line Engineer looking to work on high-impact projects and broaden your cloud skills, this is a fantastic opportunity. Responsibilities: Delivering end-to-end infrastructure projects across Azure, M365, SaaS, and on-prem/hybrid environments. Leading and contributing to multiple technical projects simultaneously. Implementing improvements, migrations, upgrades, and modernisation initiatives. Working closely with architects, project managers, and engineering teams to ensure successful delivery. Producing documentation such as implementation plans, technical designs, handover materials, and support guides. Acting as a go-to technical resource across infrastructure, networking, virtualisation, identity, and cloud services. Enhancing automation and improving operational efficiency (PowerShell, scripting, IaC desirable but not essential). Driving continuous improvement in reliability, security, performance, and best practice. Experience Required: Strong background delivering infrastructure solutions within hybrid environments. Good exposure across core infrastructure technologies such as Windows Server, VMware, AD, DNS, DHCP, networking, enterprise hardware, and firewalls. Experience delivering or supporting Azure or M365 solutions. Comfortable juggling multiple projects, adapting quickly, and working autonomously. Excellent troubleshooting skills and the ability to pick up new tools and technologies quickly. Strong communication and documentation abilities, with confidence working with a wide range of stakeholders. Desirable: Experience with infrastructure-as-code, automation, or scripting (PowerShell, Bicep, Python). Exposure to SaaS platforms and modern cloud-first services. Microsoft certifications (Azure Administrator, Azure Solutions Architect, M365), or other relevant industry credentials (VMware, Cisco, Palo Alto, HPE).

Security Architect Salary: £70,000 - £85,000 + benefits Type: Permanent Working model: Hybrid with office based in Solihull Security Architect Overview: This role will be joining a leading Midlands based organisation who are looking for an experienced Security Architect to play a key role in designing, assuring and evolving secure technology solutions across the enterprise. This is a senior technical role where security is embedded by design and by default, enabling innovation while protecting confidentiality, integrity and availability of information assets. About The Security Architect Role: As Security Architect, you will act as a technical authority for security architecture, working closely with architecture teams, delivery teams, suppliers and senior stakeholders. You will translate policy, risk and regulatory requirements into practical, scalable security architectures across systems, platforms and integrations. Key Responsibilities: Define, maintain and evolve security architecture principles, standards and patterns Design and assure security controls for new and existing systems, platforms and integrations Conduct security architecture reviews, risk assessments and threat modelling Provide pragmatic guidance to engineering teams, architects and third-party suppliers Ensure alignment between security architecture, enterprise architecture and technology roadmaps Support compliance with frameworks such as ISO27001 and GDPR Contribute to supplier selection and procurement, ensuring security requirements are met Support incident response activities and post-incident remediation Stay current with emerging threats, vulnerabilities and security technologies Essential Experience & Skills: Strong background in security architecture or senior technical security roles Broad technical knowledge across areas including: Cloud, hybrid and network security Identity & Access Management (IAM) Encryption and key management Secure application and API design Logging, monitoring and SIEM Infrastructure, platform and endpoint security Experience working with security and compliance frameworks such as ISO27001, GDPR, NIST or CIS Excellent stakeholder engagement skills, able to communicate with both technical and non-technical audiences Pragmatic, risk-based approach with strong analytical skills Experience working with third-party suppliers and service providers Desirable: Security or architecture certifications (e.g. CISSP, CISM, CCSP, SABSA, TOGAF) Cloud security certifications (AWS / Azure) Experience within regulated environments Exposure to SAP security architecture What's on Offer: £70,000 - £85,000 base salary Permanent role Hybrid working model Strong benefits package Opportunity to work in a complex, high-impact environment where security is business-critical Please put your home postcode on your CV when applying. Our recruitment tech uses this to make sure your CV is reviewed by the relevant consultant, for the relevant job(s), in the relevant geography. Macildowie are a recruitment business working on behalf of a client to recruit this role. Your personal data may be forwarded to that client company as part of the application process. If you would like information on how we will process your data please go to our website (macildowie) and view our fair processing notices which are located at the bottom of the page under privacy policies. Within the fair processing notice for Candidates there is guidance on how to amend your contact preferences or exercise your rights relating to personal data. We can't provide direct links as email address and website urls within our job adverts are removed by some of the websites on which we advertise. Macildowie is a specialist recruitment consultancy with a rich history of enhancing the careers of professionals across the Midlands and the Northern Home Counties. We have an unrivalled understanding of the local market place and recruit for the majority of the region's premier employers. To search for all of our live jobs please visit us at macildowie.

Trusted Data Architect - Data Innovation Location: London / ManchesterSalary: Competitive salary and package dependent on experienceCareer Level: Senior Manager Accenture is a leading global professional services company, providing a broad range of services in strategy and consulting, interactive, technology and operations, with digital capabilities across all of these services. With our thought leadership and culture of innovation, we apply industry expertise, diverse skill sets and next-generation technology to each business challenge. We believe in inclusion and diversity and supporting the whole person. Our core values comprise of Stewardship, Best People, Client Value Creation, One Global Network, Respect for the Individual and Integrity. Year after year, Accenture is recognized worldwide not just for business performance but for inclusion and diversity too. "Across the globe, one thing is universally true of the people of Accenture: We care deeply about what we do and the impact we have with our clients and with the communities in which we work and live. It is personal to all of us." - Julie Sweet, Accenture CEO Role Overview Within Accenture's Data Innovation team, we deliver Trusted Data Services leveraging cutting-edge technologies including Distributed Ledger Technologies (DLT), Digital Identity, Digital Assets, and Confidential Compute. As a Trusted Data Architect, you will play a critical role in shaping, leading, and industrializing trust-centric digital platforms for global enterprise and public-sector clients. This role requires deep expertise in trusted data technologies and platform architecture, with equal applicability across: DLT / Blockchain platforms (Layer 1 and Layer 2) Digital Identity solutions (decentralized identity, credentials, wallets, trust frameworks) Digital Asset platforms (tokenization, custody, lifecycle management, on-chain/off-chain integration) You will combine hands-on technical authority with end-to-end delivery ownership, client advisory responsibility, and practice leadership, helping Accenture translate emerging trust technologies into secure, scalable, and production-grade architectures embedded in modern data and digital core environments. Key Responsibilities Trusted Data Architecture & Strategic Leadership Own the end-to-end-to-end architecture and technical delivery accountability for trusted data services spanning DLT, Digital Identity, and Digital Assets Act as a technical authority and design decision maker across trust, security, scalability, and performance considerations Define and govern enterprise reference architectures for trusted data ecosystems, balancing on-chain, off-chain, and confidential compute components Guide clients from strategy and architecture definition through PoC, pilot, production deployment, and scale Translate emerging standards, protocols, and regulatory requirements into practical, industrialized architectures DLT & Blockchain Infrastructure Architecture Lead the design, deployment, and operation of enterprise g-grade DLT networks across Layer 1 and Layer 2 platforms Architect and implement Layer 2 frameworks, covering major approaches such as rollup-based, validity-proof-based, and hybrid models Define reference architectures for node infrastructure, validator setups, sequencers, RPC endpoints, and supporting services Ensure production grade-grade security, resilience, governance, and scalability of blockchain platforms Digital Identity Architecture Architect Digital Identity solutions leveraging DLT-based and hybrid approaches, including decentralized identifiers (DIDs), verifiable credentials (VCs), and (EUDI) wallets Design identity platforms that integrate with enterprise IAM, access control, and data governance frameworks Address privacy, consent, selective disclosure, and compliance requirements using cryptographic and confidential compute techniques Advise clients on trust frameworks, identity interoperability, and cross ecosystem-ecosystem identity models Digital Assets & Tokenization Platforms Lead architecture for Digital Asset platforms, including tokenization of assets, token lifecycle management, and on-chain/off-chain data integration Design solutions for wallets, custody, asset issuance, transfer, and settlement, aligned with enterprise security and regulatory needs Define scalable patterns for integration between blockchain networks, enterprise systems, and data platforms Support clients in building production-ready digital asset ecosystems rather than isolated pilots Cloud, Platform Engineering & Confidential Compute Design cloud-native trusted data platforms across major hyperscalers (AWS, Azure, GCP), including network topology, security, and cost optimization Architect solutions for regulated, sovereign, and hybrid cloud environments Apply Confidential Compute and privacy enhancing-enhancing technologies to protect sensitive data in use, at rest, and in transit Establish Infrastructure as-asCode (IaC-Code (IaC) and DevOps standards enabling repeatable, industrialized delivery DevOps, Operations & Production Readiness Provide architectural leadership for containerized DLT environments using Docker and Kubernetes Oversee CI/CD strategies for protocol upgrades, configuration changes, and network evolution Establish enterprise grade monitoring, logging, alerting, and incident-grade monitoring, logging, alerting, and incidentresponse patterns for mission-response patterns for missionc-critical DLT platforms Client, Team & Practice Leadership Serve as a trusted advisor to senior client stakeholders on DLT, Digital Identity, and Digital Asset strategies Lead and mentor multi-disciplinary delivery teams, setting architectural standards and ensuring quality at scale Build and evolve internal assets, accelerators, and reference architectures within Accenture's Trusted Data and blockchain communities Contribute to business development, solution shaping, proposals, and thought leadership Drive capability building, growing Accenture's trusted data architecture bench globally

Technical Team Lead IT Infrastructure (3rd Line & Infrastructure Projects) / Bedford / £37,000 to £45,000 per annum + Benefits Join one of the UK's fastest-growing Managed Service Providers and take your IT career to the next level! If you're a sharp-thinking problem solver who loves variety, teamwork, and delivering great work, this is the role for you. What You'll Be Doing: As the TAM Team Lead, you will hold a dual-focus position. You will act as the senior technical authority and project lead for infrastructure environments while managing a small team of engineers. This is a hands-on role where you will design and implement a range of IT change projects for clients in your region. You and your team will develop and maintain relationships that clients put trust in to deliver the solutions that their organisations need, while providing expertise-in-depth to the Service Team who escalate faults to you for resolution. Key Responsibilities of the Technical Team Lead IT Infrastructure Role: Team Leadership: Lead, mentor, and develop a small team of engineers. You will manage resource allocation, conduct 1-2-1s, and foster a culture of technical excellence. 3rd Line Escalation: Act as the final point of escalation for complex infrastructure issues involving Windows Server, Virtualisation, Networking, and Cloud Project Engineering: Lead the end-to-end delivery of infrastructure projects (e.g., server migrations, cloud transitions, security hardening, and site decommissions). Technical Account Management: Build strong relationships with internal or external clients ensuring their technical roadmap aligns with business goals and that infrastructure is "fit for purpose." Continuous Improvement: Identify bottlenecks in current systems and propose/implement automated or modernized solutions Experience & Qualifications: Minimum 3-5 years in a senior technical role, ideally within an MSP or a multi-site internal environment. Previous experience managing or leading a small technical team. Demonstrable experience delivering 3rd line IT projects on time and within budget. Must be able to commute to our Bedford office and travel to client sites as needed. Ideally holding recognisable vendor qualifications Infrastructure: Expert knowledge of Windows Server (2019 onward), Active Directory/GPO, and Entra/Microsoft 365/Exchange Online. Virtualisation: Advanced experience with VMware vSphere or Microsoft Hyper-V. Cloud: Proven experience in Azure or AWS (migrations, environment builds, and security). Networking: Strong understanding of wired networking, experience with firewalls (Sophos/Fortinet/Cisco), and VPNs. Wireless Networking: Experience with planning, deployment and surveying of wireless networks in commercial, education and/or healthcare settings with vendors like Meraki/Aruba/Ruckus Backup & DR: Management of enterprise-level backup solutions (Veeam, Redstor, etc.). What's in It for You? £37,000 - £45,000 based on experience 22 days annual leave A friendly, collaborative office culture Real variety - every day is different Opportunities for professional development High-quality tools and an environment that values good engineering Avoid the city centre traffic! Be part of a team where your ideas and input genuinely matter Why Join? They're an ambitious, growing MSP with a passion for doing IT right. You'll be part of a talented team that cares about quality, collaboration, and creating solutions that genuinely help customers succeed. This is the place for you if you want: Real influence Interesting technical challenges Supportive colleagues Space to grow your career Ready to Join? Apply Now for this exciting new Technical Team Lead IT Infrastructure position for immediate consideration.

Senior Infrastructure Engineer - Hybrid - Milton Keynes As a Senior Infrastructure Engineer you will be responsible for leading the planning, design, implementation, and maintenance of the organisation's IT infrastructure, including Servers, storage systems, networks, and cloud services. This is a hands-on role. You will work closely with the internal IT team and external partners to ensure that the IT infrastructure is secure, reliable, and scalable to meet business needs. You will also play a key role in strategic infrastructure planning and stakeholder management, providing technical expertise and guidance while collaborating with various departments to align IT infrastructure solutions with broader organisational objectives. Join a leading UK brand known for tech-driven transformation Work on cutting-edge infrastructure projects across cloud and on-prem environments Be part of a collaborative and supportive team with real career progression opportunities Hybrid working model based in Milton Keynes Key Responsibilities: Architect and implement enterprise-scale infrastructure solutions Manage hybrid environments across Azure, VMware , and on-prem systems Improve and maintain LAN/WAN, networking, and core security infrastructure Provide expert-level troubleshooting and performance tuning Collaborate with cross-functional teams and senior stakeholders Ensure robust security, disaster recovery, and compliance standards YOU 5+ years of experience in IT infrastructure engineering Strong hands-on skills with Microsoft technologies , including Azure and Windows Server Proven experience with VMware , LAN/WAN networks, and infrastructure security Familiar with cloud and hybrid environments (Azure, AWS, or GCP) Strong understanding of network protocols , Firewalls, DNS, VPN, and backup solutions Eligibility to work in the UK is a MUST and you must be based within a commutable distance to Milton Keynes

Senior Data Engineer - Azure, BI & Data Strategy Location: East Yorkshire Salary: £55,000-£65,000 depending on experience Contract Type: Permanent We're looking for a Senior Data Engineer with strong experience in Azure Data Factory, Business Intelligence and data strategy to join a forward-thinking organisation modernising its data ecosystem. This is an excellent opportunity for a Senior Data Engineer who can bridge the gap between technology and business, ensuring that data from systems such as SAP, Salesforce and factory production feeds is connected, structured and leveraged for meaningful insight. The Senior Data Engineer will take ownership of developing and integrating data pipelines across the business, supporting enterprise reporting and enabling smart decision-making through Power BI and Azure-based solutions. Key Responsibilities Design, build and maintain robust data pipelines using Azure Data Factory and the wider Azure Data ecosystem Oversee the data lake architecture, integrating sources such as SAP, Salesforce and production systems Collaborate with business stakeholders to translate reporting needs into structured, reliable data models Partner with the BI Developer to deliver accurate and engaging Power BI dashboards and reports Define and implement data governance, best practice and long-term data strategy Champion the use of data across departments, ensuring insights are clear, actionable and business-focused Skills and Experience Required Proven experience as a Senior Data Engineer, Data Engineer or BI Data Lead in a modern cloud environment Strong hands-on experience with Azure Data Factory, Data Lakes and Data Warehousing Knowledge of Power BI, ETL processes and integrating enterprise data sources (SAP, Salesforce, production systems) Excellent communication skills - able to engage across departments and translate data requirements into solutions Competent in SQL for querying, validation and optimisation Background in data modelling, data architecture and data governance frameworks Desirable Experience Broader experience in business intelligence and analytics strategy Exposure to manufacturing or industrial environments Understanding of data privacy and compliance standards Experience mentoring junior team members or managing small data teams Why This Role? This is an opportunity to take ownership of the data landscape in a business investing heavily in analytics and insight. As Senior Data Engineer, you'll play a crucial role in shaping how the company uses data to inform decisions, connect systems and deliver value across departments. You'll have the freedom to influence architecture, tooling and strategy in a growing environment where data is becoming central to business performance Consortium is delighted to represent this opportunity exclusively and welcomes applications from experienced candidates or those looking to learn more. Consortium Professional Recruitment Ltd are a professional level recruitment consultancy specialising in the delivery of high relevance recruitment services on behalf of our clients across the UK. We regularly receive large responses to our advertising which can make providing individual feedback to every applicant challenging. If you haven't received a reply from us within 14 day of your application, we regret to say your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. We have a policy of retaining your details for future vacancies unless you request otherwise. To learn more about our services, please visit

Strong expertise in Databricks and Spark within a Medallion Architecture Insider IR35 9-12 months remote contact with occassional trips to London Day rate £600-£675 Remote contract Data Architect Inside IR35 contract opportunity with an energy and utilities company. Start date of May Contract Duration 9, possibly 12 months Day rate of £600-£675.00 on an Inside IR35 contract In this temporary, fully remote role with occasional trips to London, you'll have the opportunity to lead the Databricks platform strategy and architecture, owning key decisions across the Lakehouse from ingestion to serving. You'll be part of a team dedicated to translating business needs into architectural direction and delivery plans. Lead the Databricks platform strategy and architecture Design scalable, high-performance Lakehouse and streaming data pipelines Collaborate closely with senior stakeholders to drive best-practice adoption Preferred Requirements Strong expertise in Databricks and Spark Proven experience designing enterprise-scale data/platform architectures Cloud knowledge (ideally Azure), including ADLS Gen2, Event Hubs, Key Vault, and IaC tools such as Terraform Deep understanding of modern data architecture, DataOps, medallion design, streaming/batch patterns, and CI/CD for data pipelines Leadership experience mentoring engineers and driving best-practice adoption Preferred Qualifications Expertise in Data Architect, Databricks, Medallion Architecture, PySpark, Azure, and ADLS Gen2 Previous experience in Energy Trading Data Architecture projects Confident stakeholder engagement, able to communicate technical decisions effectively across technical and business audiences Interview slots after the Easter Bank Holiday confirmed across 8th - 10th April Must be based in the UK and available for the occasional meet-up and Workshop in central London.

Are you an experienced, customer-facing infrastructure specialist looking for a role where you can combine hands-on technical delivery with presales and solution design in a fast-paced, forward-thinking MSP? Our client is a well-established and rapidly evolving Managed Service Provider, known for operating at the cutting edge of modern Microsoft and cloud technologies. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a high-performing Professional Services team, working across diverse customer environments while helping shape future service offerings. Azure Delivery Consultant Fareham (Hybrid, with travel to customer sites) £50,000 per annum - £70,000 per annum In this role, you'll operate across the full project lifecycle - from presales and solution design through to hands-on delivery and ongoing service improvement. You'll split your time across technical delivery (approx. 50%), presales and customer engagement (25%), and service delivery (25%), working across multiple concurrent projects. We're looking for a consultant or an experienced senior engineer ready to step up, someone who is commercially aware, technically strong, and comfortable engaging directly with customers to shape solutions. Key Responsibilities Deliver end-to-end infrastructure and cloud consultancy engagements to agreed time, cost, and quality standards Act as a technical lead across multiple projects, ensuring successful delivery and high customer satisfaction Support presales activities, including customer engagement, solution design, and technical input into proposals Design and implement modern Microsoft-based infrastructure solutions (Azure, hybrid, virtualisation, networking) Produce high-quality technical documentation, including solution designs and Statements of Work Provide on-site and remote technical delivery, including deployments within customer environments and data centre Contribute to the development of new service offerings and the wider Professional Services catalogue Act as a subject matter expert within key technology areas, supporting internal teams and knowledge sharing Ensure adherence to ISO processes, governance, and best practice across all engagements Build strong relationships with customers, stakeholders, and third-party vendors Skills and Experience Essential: Proven experience delivering technical infrastructure or cloud projects end-to-end Strong Microsoft technology background across Azure, hybrid infrastructure, networking, and core platforms (Windows Server, Active Directory, Hyper-V) Experience in a customer-facing role, with strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills Exposure to presales or the ability to contribute to solution design and customer discussions Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously Strong documentation, planning, and organisational skills Experience mentoring or supporting junior engineers Knowledge of ITIL / ISO-aligned environments and structured delivery processes Desirable: Previous experience within an MSP or service provider environment Experience designing solutions aligned to Azure Well-Architected Framework Networking experience (e.g. SonicWall, Cisco, Ubiquiti) Experience with HCI, S2D, or data centre-based infrastructure Strong understanding of cloud commercial models and customer value Experience working in fast-paced, high-growth environments If this Azure Delivery Consultant opportunity sounds of interest, please contact

Your new role Responsible for the adoption and use of information and digital technology, you will be part of a team that is responsible for the effective operation, support, and maintenance of existing operational technology systems, including technology infrastructure (e.g. servers, databases, networks) and end-user devices (e.g. desktop PC's, smartphones, tablets). You will also be responsible for the network infrastructure, including the provision of telephony, local and national network access: all of which are required to deliver and support properly engineered IT services and products essential to meeting the needs of the company. What you'll need to succeed Essential Skills and knowledge:Cloud Networking Skills (AWS or Azure)HP / Aruba switches knowledge essentialFortinet / Firewalls / migration experience essentialRouting/Switching and Firewall ExpertiseITIL understandingNetwork technology and telephony expertise Must have proven experience and ability to: Manage and support a variety of network services technology Maintain standards for security of information Dealing and responding to complaints Must be able to be SC cleared What you'll get in return Lucrative Pension Package Generous Holiday Package Extensive Benefits Package 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

Senior Security EngineerLondon (2x a week)Permanent About the Role We are exclusively partnered with a leading UK retail organisation that is currently undergoing a significant digital transformation. We are seeking a technical and hands-on Senior Security Engineer to design, implement, and operate robust security controls across a complex hybrid environment.In this role, you will bridge the gap between strategy and execution, serving as a technical authority for cloud platforms, identity systems, and endpoint security. You will collaborate closely with Network, Infrastructure, and Application teams to ensure that "secure-by-design" solutions are woven into the fabric of the entire ecosystem. Key Responsibilities Hybrid Architecture & Governance: Design and implement security controls across Azure, on-prem servers, and SaaS applications while maintaining hardening standards based on CIS and NIST benchmarks. Identity & Access Security: Define standards for Entra ID and Active Directory, overseeing requirements for Conditional Access, MFA, SSO, and PIM. Threat Detection & Incident Response: Own and operate the SIEM/SOAR stack, including Microsoft Sentinel and Defender XDR, to develop detection rules and support forensic investigations. Infrastructure Hardening: Enforce secure baselines across virtualized environments (VMware/Hyper-V), Windows Servers, and Azure IaaS workloads. Data Protection: Manage the certificate lifecycle (PKI/AD CS) and implement data classification and DLP strategies using Microsoft Purview. Cloud Security Posture: Manage Azure Landing Zone security and connectivity, collaborating with Network Engineering to validate secure firewall and VPN configurations. Compliance & Risk: Support audit readiness for ISO 27001, PCI DSS, and Cyber Essentials Plus, ensuring all remediation progress is tracked and documented. Essential Skills & Experience: Experience: 5-10 years in cloud or infrastructure security roles. Azure Expertise: Deep experience with Defender for Cloud, Sentinel, and Azure security configurations. Identity Mastery: Strong knowledge of Microsoft Entra ID, AD DS, RBAC, and hybrid identity security. Technical Proficiency: Hands-on experience with EDR (MDE), CSPM tools, and vulnerability management platforms. Security Principles: Practical understanding of Zero Trust architecture and secure-by-design methodologies. Compliance Knowledge: Familiarity with PCI DSS, NIST, and ISO 27001 frameworks. Desirable Skills: Awareness of AWS security fundamentals (Guard Duty, KMS, IAM Identity Center). Experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) security (Terraform, Bicep) and DevSecOps practices. Scripting for automation using PowerShell or Python. Qualifications & Soft Skills Education: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or equivalent experience. Certifications: Preferred certifications include AZ-500, SC-300, SC-100, or CISSP/CCSP. Attributes: An analytical mindset with the ability to remain composed under pressure during security incidents. Collaboration: Excellent communication skills to engage with diverse stakeholders across the technology organization. Eligo Recruitment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. Eligo is proud to be an equal opportunity employer dedicated to fostering diversity and creating an inclusive and equitable environment for employees and applicants. We actively celebrate and embrace differences, including but not limited to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, and disability. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds and experiences and all will be considered for employment without discrimination. At Eligo Recruitment diversity, equity and inclusion is integral to achieving our mission to ensure every workplace reflects the richness of human diversity.

Senior Software Engineer 6-Month Contract £600-£650 per day (Inside IR35) Hybrid (1 day per week in London, Cardiff or Glasgow) SC Clearance is desirable but not essential A leading governing body is seeking an experienced Senior Software Engineer to support the development and delivery of key digital services.This is an exciting opportunity to join a collaborative, agile environment, contributing to the design, development, and continuous improvement of business-critical applications. The Role You will play a key role in developing and supporting applications aligned to business requirements, working within multidisciplinary agile teams.Alongside hands-on development, you'll contribute to technical decision-making, help introduce new technologies, and drive improvements in engineering practices such as CI/CD and automation. Key Responsibilities Develop, maintain, and support core business applications Contribute to the technical design and delivery of software solutions Produce clear and effective technical documentation Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Product, Delivery, and DevOps Support the adoption of modern development practices and tools Identify and implement improvements to development processes (CI/CD, automation, testing) Key Skills & Experience Essential: Strong experience as a Microsoft Software Developer Proven expertise in: C# / .NET (including .NET 6) SQL Server development Test Driven Development (TDD) CI/CD pipelines and deployment automation Solid understanding of: Agile methodologies Software design patterns and development techniques Relational database design Unit testing frameworks (e.g. NUnit, Moq) Version control (Git, Azure DevOps) Additional / Desirable: Experience with: Microservices architecture Entity Framework Dependency Injection Cloud platforms (Azure) Containerisation (Docker) Experience working in complex, stakeholder-driven environments Relevant technical degree or certifications Additional Information Full-time contract (6 months) Hybrid working - 1 day per week onsite (London, Cardiff, or Glasgow) £600-£650 per day (Inside IR35) SC Clearance is desirable but not essential Morgan Hunt is a multi-award-winning recruitment business for interim, contract and temporary recruitment and acts as an Employment Agency in relation to permanent vacancies. Morgan Hunt is an equal opportunities employer. Job suitability is assessed on merit in accordance with the individual's skills, qualifications and abilities to perform the relevant duties required in a particular role.

IAM Engineer Permanent London 2x a week About the Role We are exclusively partnered with a leading retail organisation who are seeking a highly skilled and security-focused Senior IAM Engineer to spearhead the evolution of our identity platforms and core infrastructure. As we transition toward a cloud-native, Entra ID-centric ecosystem, you will take full ownership of modernising our directory services and enterprise baseline.This is a pivotal role for a technical leader who excels in managing hybrid environments while strategically driving the retirement of legacy Active Directory (AD DS) in favor of Microsoft Entra ID and Intune . You will act as the technical authority for identity, ensuring all infrastructure controls are robust, compliant, and strictly aligned with Zero Trust principles.Key Responsibilities Identity & Access Management (IAM): Design and manage hybrid identity configurations, including domain joins, OU/GPO design, and trust relationships. Security Implementation: Maintain SSO, Conditional Access, MFA, and passwordless authentication strategies. Privileged Access: Define and oversee RBAC, PIM, and Just-in-Time (JIT) access for administrative and service accounts. Cloud Migration: Lead the shift from domain-joined/hybrid environments to Entra ID joined, utilizing Windows Autopilot and Intune for lifecycle management. Infrastructure Modernization: Replace legacy GPO-based configurations with Intune configuration profiles and security baselines. Legacy Decommissioning: Plan the phase-out of traditional services such as ADCS, on-prem LDAP applications, and outdated protocols like Kerberos and NTLM. Automation: Streamline operations by automating identity tasks using PowerShell, Microsoft Graph API, and Azure CLI. Governance & Compliance: Ensure all platforms meet hardening standards and assist with audit readiness for frameworks such as ISO 27001, GDPR, or PCI DSS. What We're Looking For Essential Experience: Expertise in Microsoft Identity: Proven track record with Azure Entra ID, Active Directory, and managing hybrid-to-cloud transitions. Device Management: Strong proficiency in Microsoft Intune/Endpoint Manager and modern Windows device transformation. Security Tooling: Hands-on experience deploying PIM, SSPR, and Conditional Access in a production environment. Protocols: Deep understanding of authentication protocols (SAML, OIDC, OAuth2, LDAP) and their cloud-based alternatives. Governance: Experience with Entra ID Governance features, including Access Reviews and Lifecycle Workflows. Automation Skills: Proficient in scripting with PowerShell or Logic Apps to ensure scalable operations. Desirable Experience: Familiarity with Microsoft Purview, Defender for Identity, or Microsoft Sentinel. Background in retiring legacy infrastructure like RADIUS or on-prem file shares. Knowledge of Zero Trust architecture and CIS/NIST compliance baselines. Qualifications & Attributes Experience: 5-10 years within IAM, Windows Infrastructure, or Hybrid Cloud Operations. Education: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Cyber Security, or equivalent professional experience. Certifications (Preferred): Microsoft SC-300, SC-100, MD-102, or AZ-104. Soft Skills: An analytical mindset with the ability to lead transformational projects and collaborate effectively across Security and DevOps teams. Eligo Recruitment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. Eligo is proud to be an equal opportunity employer dedicated to fostering diversity and creating an inclusive and equitable environment for employees and applicants. We actively celebrate and embrace differences, including but not limited to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, and disability. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds and experiences and all will be considered for employment without discrimination. At Eligo Recruitment diversity, equity and inclusion is integral to achieving our mission to ensure every workplace reflects the richness of human diversity.