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Associate Director, IT Infrastructure
AskBio Edinburgh, UK
18/11/2025
Full time
Position Summary We're seeking an Associate Director, IT Infrastructure to lead and transform our scientific computing environment in support of our cutting-edge gene therapy research. This senior leadership position will drive the strategy and execution of research computing initiatives, working in close partnership with our Bioinformatics, AI/ML, and Global IT Infrastructure teams. The role focuses specifically on advancing our scientific computing capabilities through operational excellence, while ensuring our research teams can maximize the value of our high-performance computing investments.   As a key member of the technology leadership team, this position will be responsible for the day-to-day operations and strategic evolution of our research computing environment. The successful candidate will combine deep technical expertise in scientific computing with strong business acumen to deliver innovative solutions that accelerate our research mission. While Global IT Infrastructure maintains our enterprise technology foundation, this role focuses exclusively on the specialized computing needs of our scientific teams, including high-performance computing, GPU-accelerated workflows, and research data management.   Job Responsibilities Serve as the primary local IT Infrastructure contact for Edinburgh's Bioinformatics and AI/ML teams Manage and optimize scientific computing infrastructure, including GPU clusters, high-performance storage systems, and virtualized environments Collaborate with global IT teams to ensure infrastructure alignment with scientific computing needs Lead technical planning and implementation of infrastructure improvements Provide technical guidance on architecture decisions affecting scientific workflows Manage and optimize WEKA storage systems and VSphere virtual environments Support Linux-based scientific computing environments, leveraging managed services as appropriate Implement and maintain monitoring solutions for complex computing environments Participate in capacity planning and performance optimization initiatives Drive infrastructure automation and continuous improvement Manage relationships with vendors and technical partners   Vendor & Contract Management: Manage third-party Linux support contract and contractor relationships Define and monitor service level agreements Ensure contractor compliance with company security policies Review and approve contractor work Manage vendor performance and escalations   Security & Compliance: Act as primary point of contact for parent company security audits Develop and maintain security compliance documentation Coordinate and respond to penetration testing activities Implement security recommendations and remediation plans Ensure infrastructure meets corporate security standards Participate in security incident response planning   Business Continuity: Lead disaster recovery planning for scientific computing infrastructure Coordinate and execute DR testing Maintain DR documentation and procedures Develop and maintain business continuity plans Ensure RPO/RTO objectives are met   Financial Planning & Technical Debt: Develop long-term capital planning for infrastructure Manage infrastructure budget and forecasting for AskBio European locations Identify and track technical debt Create remediation plans for technical debt Provide cost-benefit analysis for infrastructure investments Manage infrastructure lifecycle planning Develop business cases for infrastructure improvements    Key Competencies:   Technical: Infrastructure architecture and design Performance optimization Problem-solving and troubleshooting Security best practices Technical documentation   Business & Management: Contract negotiation and management Budget planning and control Risk management Audit response and compliance Strategic planning Vendor management Cost-benefit analysis   Interpersonal: Strong communication skills Stakeholder management Team collaboration Conflict resolution Customer service orientation Ability to bridge technical and scientific domains   Leadership: Technical leadership Project management Mentoring and knowledge transfer Change management Strategic thinking   Impact Metrics: Success in this role will be measured by: Infrastructure stability and performance improvements Stakeholder satisfaction levels Project delivery effectiveness Technical problem resolution metrics Team collaboration effectiveness Innovation and process improvements   Note: This position requires occasional travel to other company locations and may require some out-of-hours support during critical maintenance windows or emergencies.   This role represents a critical position in our organization, bridging technical expertise with scientific computing needs while fostering strong working relationships between global teams.   ​Minimum Requirements Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field 8+ years of experience in infrastructure engineering roles Experience with high-performance computing environments Proven experience supporting GPU-accelerated computing environments Strong understanding of storage systems and networking Experience with infrastructure monitoring and optimization tools Demonstrated ability to work with scientific computing workflows Experience managing vendor relationships and contracts Knowledge of IT security and compliance requirements Experience with disaster recovery planning and testing Understanding of IT financial planning and budgeting Experience with audit responses and compliance documentation Strong experience with Linux administration and engineering Extensive knowledge of virtualization technologies, particularly VSphere   Preferred Education, Experience and Skills Experience with WEKA storage systems Knowledge of AI/ML infrastructure requirements Experience supporting bioinformatics workflows Familiarity with container technologies (Docker, Kubernetes) Experience with infrastructure automation tools Understanding of scientific computing software and frameworks Previous experience in biotech or pharmaceutical industries Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure) ITIL certification Security certifications (CISSP, CISM, or similar) Experience with GxP compliance Experience with pharmaceutical industry regulations Previous experience managing technical debt in regulated environments
Web Developer (.NET)
Pense Ltd
12/11/2025
Full time
Role and Responsibilities This is an excellent opportunity for a capable web developer who enjoys owning features end-to-end in a modern, forward-thinking financial services business. We have our own proprietary applications, both back-office solutions as well as client facing. You will work on multiple projects including continuing to enhance our own CRM solution, migrating legacy WebForms functionality to clean services and a modern UI. You’ll work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment; you will not be a “cog in the machine.” You’ll be involved in every aspect of delivery - from requirements and design, to development, testing, deployment, documentation, and support, with a strong focus on scalability and maintainability. We are an extremely fast-growing business and as such, you will be required to adapt quickly to changes and business requirements. You must have a willingness to learn and adapt quickly in order to satisfy changes to business requirements. The job role will consist of the below responsibilities: Development CRM (WebForms/.NET/TSQL/BPM): Configure and extend our proprietary CRM using TSQL, BPM/workflow tools and C# Modernisation: Incremental modernisation of legacy applications using strangler pattern Client facing applications: Develop our customer self service portal and other front-end applications utilising React/Typescript and .NET 9 Web API Azure implementation: Assist in administering our cloud infrastructure (App Service/Functions, Azure SQL, Storage, Key Vault with Managed Identity, App Configuration, Private Endpoints, Application Insights) Quality/pipelines: Contribute to and set up CI/CD pipelines, unit/integration tests where required Testing: Conduct thorough testing and peer review of work items Data Analysis (SQL Server/TSQL) Write performance conscious, SARGable queries and implement appropriate indexing Monitor and apply performance fixes and other DB management tasks in Azure SQL Server hosted DB Technical Documentation Produce documentation for requirement gathering, code architecture and training guides Contribute to due diligence and penetration test readiness packs (architecture diagrams, data flows and controls) Support Triage and resolve support tickets relating to in-house applications from employees Support customer facing applications and address incidents utilising Azure Application Insights and application logs to identify and resolve issues Requirement Gathering: Communicate with stakeholders to establish clear problem statements and requirements Translate requirements into technical solutions with a focus on extendibility and minimising technical debt, considering future changes Accountability and Working Relationships Part of a small, highly motivated and productive development team Partners closely with CTO (hands on) Collaborates and in direct communication with operations, advice, compliance and administration teams to deliver appropriate solutions Accountable for delivering projects on time and to specification Working Environment and Hours: Office based in Doncaster (remote working can be available on occasions where required, however office based is preferred) Monday to Friday, 09:00-17:30. Hours can be flexible within reason and to ensure delivery of key milestones Benefits Competitive salary (dependent on experience) 24 days annual leave (plus bank holidays) Pension scheme Can be very flexible on working hours dependent on requirements and ensuring delivery of key milestones Opportunity to own meaningful projects end-to-end in a growing, entrepreneurial business Big opportunity to learn new emerging technologies (particularly AI), while at work Skills – Essential C# .NET (6+): Dependency Injection, Web API Working knowledge and experience of legacy .NET Framework 4.x and WebForms Microsoft SQL Server: Strong T-SQL, SARGability and indexing, performance tuning mindset TypeScript/React: Component reusability, state management Auth and Security: Securing SPA/APIs using flows such as OAuth2/OIDC Microsoft Azure (hands-on): VMs, App Service, Functions/Logic Apps, Azure SQL, Storage, Key Vault (Managed Identity), App Configuration, Application Insights; basic networking/private endpoints/DNS concepts CI/CD: GitHub Actions/Azure DevOps; environment-aware configuration and secret management Skills – Desirable Firebase: authentication, hosting, functions, Firestore React Native and building mobile apps Exposure to Azure AI Foundry or other AI orchestration (prompting/evaluation/workflows) Experience migrating legacy codebases to modern architecture Using Entra ID for authentication (OAuth2 Flow) Azure infrastructure set up including VNET/Private endpoint and DNS management and setting up secure landing zones Twilio API Industry knowledge of Financial services particularly retirement and custodial platforms Knowledge and experience working with the Seccl API Development Path Candidates slightly lighter in one area (like React or Azure) but strong in WebForms + C# + SQL and motivated to learn will be considered, provided they can show understanding of fundamentals and are willing to learn quickly. Comfortable operating across legacy and modern stacks in the same day. Job Type: Full-time Benefits:   Company events Company pension Free parking On-site parking   Ability to commute/relocate:   Doncaster DN4 5NL: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)   Work Location: In person
Data Engineer
Involved Productions Ltd London
28/10/2025
Part time
We’re looking for a Data Engineer to work across the Involved Group, the collective behind globally renowned dance and electronic music labels including Anjunabeats and Anjunadeep, spanning label services and distribution, music publishing, events promotion and artist management. This is a key role within our Technology Department, responsible for developing and managing data pipelines, automating data collection processes, and creating analytics dashboards to provide actionable insights across the company, directly impacting strategy. This role involves working closely with a variety of departments to understand their data needs, developing solutions that streamline data analysis and reporting processes. Reporting to the Head of Technology, our Data Engineer ensures that data analytics initiatives are strategically aligned, efficiently executed, and contribute to the company's overall objectives. Location: Bermondsey, London Working pattern: Part-time (3 days/week) – either in-person at our lively Bermondsey office, hybrid, or home-working.   ____________________________   Who we are:   Based in Bermondsey, the Involved group of companies includes: Involved Productions, home of globally renowned independent dance and electronic music labels Anjunabeats, Anjunadeep and Anjunachill, as well as our label and distribution services. Involved Live, the touring and events company responsible for a portfolio of international events, festivals, and all-night-long showcases, creating unforgettable experiences for fans globally. Involved Publishing, a progressive independent music publisher, representing cutting-edge producers, writers and artists from around the world. Involved Management is a boutique artist management company that is responsible for steering the careers of Above & Beyond, Lane 8, Le Youth and Dusky.  We offer careers, not just jobs, and our team embrace the entrepreneurial spirit, independent mindset and respectful culture we have created, building community and connection through music. ____________________________   Our Data Engineer is responsible for: Analytics Dashboard Creation: Developing and optimising Tableau dashboards that provide clear, actionable insights to various teams, including Streaming & Promotions, Label Directors, and Publishing. Data Pipeline Development: Designing, building, and maintaining efficient and scalable data pipelines to automate the collection, transformation, and delivery of data to and from various sources, including DSPs, FUGA Analytics, Google Analytics, Chartmetric, Curve, etc. Database Management: Developing and maintaining the company’s database structure, ensuring data accuracy, security, and accessibility for analytics purposes. Teaching: Providing support and training to ensure teams are making effective use of analytics tools and dashboards. Tailoring : Collaborating with different departments to understand their data needs, and working creatively to provide tailored analytics solutions. Building: Supporting the Head of Technology in building and maintaining cross-platform automations. Innovation and Research: Staying up to date with the latest trends and technologies in data engineering and analytics, exploring new tools and methodologies that can enhance our data capabilities. This list is not exhaustive – we may ask you to go beyond your job description on occasion, and we hope the role will change and develop with you. ____________________________   About you:   The ideal candidate for this role will likely have: a solid foundation in Python and JavaScript, ideally with proficiency in other programming languages. experience designing and implementing ETL pipelines, specifically using Apache Airflow (Astronomer). hands-on experience with ETL frameworks, particularly dbt (data build tool). SQL and various database management system skills. a good understanding of different database types, designs, and data modelling systems. experience with cloud platforms like AWS and GCP, including services such as BigQuery, RDS, and Athena. familiarity with Tableau and project management tools like monday.com and Notion. knowledge of APIs from music Digital Service Providers (e.g., Spotify, Apple Music). previous experience at a record label, music distributor, or music publisher. an understanding of the music industry excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills. a proactive approach to learning, excitement about problem-solving, approaching new projects with an open mind. strong accuracy and attention to detail. good written and verbal communication skills, the ability to explain complex ideas using non-technical language. the ability to prioritise and manage their time independently.   ____________________________   What we offer:   A competitive salary (£50-60k pro rata) Participation in our Profit Share Scheme 20 days annual leave A benefits package to support your wellbeing, including access to local gyms and fitness classes, and subscription to health apps including Calm, Headspace and Strava A collection of enhanced family policies to support your family life The opportunity to attend a variety of live events Cycle to work scheme Season ticket loans A lively, collaborative office environment, and a flexible hybrid working policy Paid time off to volunteer with our local charitable initiatives   Applications   Closing date for applications is 21 November 2025, although we may close applications earlier. If you need more information before applying, email us at people@anjunabeats.com. We are committed to inclusion, and encourage applications from anyone with relevant experience and skills. If you require any adjustments throughout the application process to meet your needs and help you perform at your best, please let us know.
DaTS - Applications Support & Development Officer (Geospatial)
Walsall Council Walsall
04/06/2025
Full time
DaTS - Applications Support & Development Officer (Geospatial) Grade: G7; Salary Range: £32,654 - £37,035 pa# Full time, permanent Walsall Ref: RT01125   We are seeking a skilled Applications Support and Development Officer (Geospatial) – to join our team and help us design, develop, and maintain our geospatial data infrastructure. As a key member of the Geospatial Team, you will: Help the council to exploit the value in our GIS data holdings. Undertake significant projects which improve and combine data from back office and customer-facing systems. Make sure our data, and data shared by others is of the highest quality, highly available, usable, and shareable by rigorous standard setting and quality controls. Work with other members of the GIS team and the wider Council GIS community, to deliver geospatial analysis, support workflows in our corporate geospatial products and services, delivering continuous insight and value to our staff and residents Utilise the best of modern GIS and data technology platforms, including ongoing investigation and research into emerging technology. Support the Geospatial platforms of Walsall Council with skills associated with Software Development and Information Technology. What we are about We lead and support the creation of business data, manage the GIS architecture to ensure we provide, clean, reliable and reusable GIS data formats.  These in turn can then be aggregated to combine and enhance data from a variety of systems, creating data sets to drive insights and opportunities to improve performance, aid operational services, CRM and service delivery. By joining our GIS service, you will be working with a talented, supportive, and friendly team. For our part we will be committed to your professional development, developing your skills will be as important to us, as it is to you. You will receive a salary in the range of £32,654 - £37,035  per annum plus generous annual leave and flexitime leave allowance. Closing date for applications: 20 June 2025. For this role the successful candidates must undergo a Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) check.  BPSS is the minimum standard to ensure the identity and integrity of an employee who has access to official information using secure networks linking central government and local authorities.  A BPSS check involves four main elements; Identity Check, National and Immigration Status, Employment History (last 3 years) and Verification of Criminal Record (unspent convictions only). This post is covered by the Government’s Code of Practice on the English Language Fluency Duty for public sector workers.  The postholder will be required to communicate verbally with customers and provide advice and/or information in accurate spoken English. Important note: When completing your online application form, you will be asked to enter supporting information. You must enter a detailed supporting information statement describing how your skills, abilities and experience meet the specific criteria included in the employee specification. If you do not include a supporting information statement, you will not be shortlisted.  Please do not add a CV as we do not accept them.  Please see our Information for Applicants leaflet for further information. About Us Here at Walsall, we want to attract the best talent. That's why - as well as a satisfying and rewarding job - we offer a range of attractive benefits. Working arrangements in most jobs are flexible (you may work flexitime, full or part time and job sharing is usually available) and you can expect generous holiday entitlements, a first class pension scheme and plenty of opportunities for training and personal development. We advertise vacancies because we want the best talent available. If that's you, we're waiting for your application. Living in Walsall Part of the Black Country, famous for its enterprising and industrial past, Walsall is reinventing itself to become a progressive modern community. The borough is centred around the major town of Walsall, but also includes five smaller and distinctive district centres (Bloxwich, Aldridge, Willenhall, Darlaston and Brownhills), together with numerous villages. Walsall Council is committed to Safer Recruitment To achieve our commitment, we will ensure continuous development and improvement of robust recruitment processes and procedures that promote a culture of safeguarding amongst our workforce. Social Work Matters - Children's Social Worker Recruitment Some of our children require a special kind of support: yours. Visit our microsite to find out more about joining Walsall Council as a Children's Social Worker.
Senior Software Engineer
Football Radar London, UK
27/03/2025
Full time
  Football Radar For over a decade, Football Radar has excelled in developing statistical models and analytical frameworks for football. Our expertise extends to providing advisory services to football clubs and offering leading-edge betting advice that has consistently delivered outstanding returns for our clients. We define ourselves as a unique blend of start-up dynamism and established business security, combining the flexibility of the former with the stability of the latter.  About the Role At Football Radar, we analyse and predict football matches. In the role of a Software Engineer, you will be responsible for helping build and maintain the software that makes that possible - everything from modern web applications to statistical models, real time data platforms to cloud infrastructure. This role is based at our London office, at 1 Craven Hill, London, W2 3EN. You will have flexibility to work from home one day a week. Please note we are not considering remote candidates at the moment.  Role Requirements We are looking for engineers with at least 2 years of experience in Scala. Given that the majority of our backend codebase is written in Scala, the ideal candidate will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of our backend infrastructure. We are first and foremost a football company, and to have a big impact here, it will help if you have domain expertise – you will probably be a big football fan, and ideally someone who is comfortable with the mathematical and statistical approaches we are applying to the game. If you have any experience with sports betting or football analytics that is a bonus.  We’d love to hear from you if this sounds like you: Well-versed in working with distributed systems in the cloud (our software runs in AWS, deployed via Docker and Kubernetes) Willing to work across our tech stack: Scala, Python, C++, Typescript and PHP. Experience with relational and document based databases. Familiar with different testing methodologies. Enjoys technical leadership and guiding product development, shaping the vision and implementation of backend platforms effectively. Thrives on responsibility and ownership. Pragmatic mindset. Excellent communication, time management and organisational skills. Benefits We have a range of benefits available at Football Radar and continue to review these to ensure our colleagues are gaining everything they can from them. Half yearly bonus opportunities based on company performance 33 days holiday (Including bank holidays) Competitive contribution matched pensions Health and well-being benefits: Private Medical Insurance (including excess coverage) Health Cash Plan via Bupa Subsidised gym membership Daily subsidised office meals Learning and development budgets to invest in your personal growth Company and team led engagement activities throughout the year Fortnightly five-a-side football game amongst colleagues  
Palantir Foundry Consultant - Forward Deployed Engineer/FDE
Staffworx Limited
11/12/2025
Full time
Palantir Foundry Consultant You'll work as a hands-on Palantir Foundry consultant, helping to design, build and support data and application workflows on the platform. You'll work closely with senior Foundry engineers and architects, contribute to technical decisions, and collaborate directly with business stakeholders as you grow into owning areas end-to-end. Core Responsibilities Foundry Solution Delivery Contribute to solution design and implementation across: Data integration (Pipeline Builder/code-based pipelines, connectors, incremental loads). Ontology modelling (objects, relationships, basic semantics, versioning). Application layer (Workshop, Code Repositories, OSDK/APIs, Actions, AIP/agentic workflows). Implement data modelling and transformation patterns under guidance from senior team members. Help configure permissions (RBAC/ABAC), object-level security and auditability following established standards. Support CI/CD and environment promotion processes for Foundry artefacts. Scalability, Reliability & Operations Help investigate performance issues (eg parallelisation, partitioning, caching, compute configuration) with mentorship from more senior colleagues. Contribute to monitoring, alerting and observability setup for pipelines, applications and integrations. Participate in incident response and root cause analysis for platform and application issues. Assist in applying non-functional requirements (SLA/SLOs, resilience, backup and recovery) defined by senior engineers. Client-Facing Engineering & Stakeholder Support Join technical discovery sessions to help translate business needs into Foundry use cases. Prepare and demo prototypes, data flows and applications to technical and business users. Support integration work with existing enterprise systems (data warehouses, APIs, identity providers) under guidance. Enablement, Collaboration & Standards Take part in and later help deliver technical enablement sessions, hands-on labs and onboarding for analysts and power users. Share learning, debugging tips and best practices with peers. Follow internal standards for code quality, naming conventions, testing and design patterns and contribute improvements as you gain experience. Required Experience Commercial experience working with Palantir Foundry in an implementation, consulting or engineering role. Hands-on experience with: Building and maintaining Foundry pipelines and/or ontologies. Developing or supporting Foundry applications (Workshop, Code Repos, OSDK, Actions). Exposure to at least one production Foundry project, contributing to: Solution implementation. Deployment or promotion through environments. Operational support and troubleshooting. Experience dealing with: Performance issues or optimisation tasks. Permissions and basic security models. Schema/ontology changes and their impact on downstream use cases. Integration problems and incident recovery in collaboration with senior staff. Some client-facing experience (eg workshops, demos, requirement sessions or design walkthroughs). Any experience helping to train, onboard or support other Foundry users (eg internal sessions, documentation, brown-bag talks) is a plus. Familiarity with Foundry's constraints and common pitfalls, and willingness to learn deeper platform internals, limitations and workarounds. Technical Skills Practical experience with core Foundry components such as: Pipeline Builder Ontology Workshop Code Repositories OSDK/APIs Actions and AIP/agentic features Proficiency in at least one general-purpose programming language commonly used with Foundry (eg Python, Java or similar) for data transformations, services and integrations. Solid understanding of core data engineering concepts: batch/stream processing basics, data modelling, data quality and governance. Experience (or strong interest) in integrating Foundry with: Enterprise identity (SSO, SAML/OIDC) REST APIs and services Existing data platforms or warehouses Familiarity with modern software engineering practices: Version control and code review Automated testing CI/CD pipelines Infrastructure-as-code concepts (where applicable)
Senior Test Manager
Boss Professional Services Aldermaston, Berkshire
11/12/2025
Contractor
ACTIVE DV CLEARANCE ESSENTIAL - OUTSIDE IR35 - HYBRID WORKING (3/4DAYS IN ALDERMASTON) - ASAP START Role Overview: The Senior Strategic Tester will serve as a critical advisor to the end client, shaping and overseeing all testing strategy, planning, and assurance activities across complex defence programmes. This role ensures that all testing aligns with regulatory, security, and programme delivery requirements while enabling informed decision-making at senior stakeholder levels. Key Responsibilities Testing Strategy & Governance Define and implement a comprehensive test strategy covering system, integration, security, performance, and user acceptance testing. Establish testing governance frameworks and quality gates aligned to defence sector policies and operational requirements. Advise on tooling, environments, automation approaches, and best practices suitable for secure and classified settings. Programme Assurance & Oversight Review and validate test plans, schedules, scope, and acceptance criteria across multiple workstreams. Provide independent assurance on testing progress, risks, issues, and readiness for deployment. Lead defect triage and support root-cause analysis for high-severity or security-related issues. Stakeholder Management Engage senior stakeholders, solution architects, delivery leads, and operational teams to ensure a cohesive and risk-controlled testing approach. Translate complex testing insights into clear, actionable recommendations for programme leadership. Risk, Compliance & Security Ensure testing activities comply with MOD standards, security classifications, and accreditation processes. Identify gaps in test coverage, security vulnerabilities, and system risks, advising on mitigation strategies. Essential Skills & Experience 10+ years in QA/Test leadership roles within large-scale digital or systems programmes. Experience delivering test strategy and assurance for defence, aerospace, national security, or similarly regulated environments . Strong understanding of secure testing practices, test environment management, and defence-grade quality management. Expertise in test governance, risk management, and multi-phase programme delivery. Proven ability to engage senior stakeholders and present complex assurance findings clearly. Desirable Experience with MOD testing standards, JSP documentation, or defence accreditation processes. Background in systems engineering or integration testing of complex platforms. Location & Clearance Hybrid onsite Aldermaston around 3 days a week DV clearance required
2nd Line Tech Support Analyst
Morson Edge Harrogate, Yorkshire
11/12/2025
Full time
Are you an enthusiastic individual with a foundational technical mindset, eager to fast-track your career in IT and telecommunications? We are seeking a bright and proactive 2nd Line Technical Support Analyst to join our dedicated team in Harrogate. This role is your opportunity to move beyond the basics-you will be the essential link between our customers and complex technical resolution, managing faults across an incredible breadth of modern infrastructure. We arent just looking for experts we are looking for driven problem-solvers who have the desire to learn, grow, and take ownership. If you want a clear path to becoming a certified network or voice specialist, this is where you start. What You Will Achieve (Key Responsibilities) This is a dynamic, high-impact role focused on delivering exceptional quality of service and expertise. Your core mission is to manage technical faults from initial identification right through to resolution. Front-Line Resolution: Be the primary technical resource for customers, troubleshooting and resolving complex issues via phone and email outside of core business hours, acting as a crucial technical escalation point. Breadth of Technology Mastery: Deepen your knowledge across a massive range of vendor technologies, including the latest in SD-WAN, VoIP, and Data Centre environments. Supplier & Incident Management: Own the end-to-end resolution process, liaising with internal engineering teams and external suppliers to manage faults within contractual SLAs. Customer Communication Champion: Provide proactive, high-quality customer communication, ensuring transparency and satisfaction from the moment a fault is logged until it is happily closed. System Monitoring: Take ownership of our monitoring platforms, proactively identifying and resolving issues before they impact the customer. The Cutting-Edge Tech Stack You'll Be Working With We don't expect you to be an expert in everything on day one, but this is the diverse range of industry-leading technologies you will be exposed to and trained on: Infrastructure Category Technologies (Including but not limited to) Data & Core Networking Cisco, Meraki, Fortinet, Huawei, OneAccess Voice & Collaboration Broadworks SIP Telephony, Polycom, Cisco WebEx, Teams WAN/Connectivity Routing (BGP/MPLS), ADSL, FTTC, FTTP, SOGEA, Cellular Networking (Digi/Teltonika) Security & Access Firewalls (Cisco/Fortinet/Meraki), VPN, 2FA solutions (Safenet/MobilePass/Fortinet Authenticator) Cloud Environment Device/Environmental monitoring platforms, Data Centre environments What We Look For (Skills & Attitude) Essential: A foundational technical mindset, genuine enthusiasm, and a proven desire to learn complex technical subjects quickly. Desirable: Prior experience in a 1st or 2nd Line technical support role is a major advantage. Soft Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, exceptional attention to detail, and a commitment to customer service excellence. Certifications (Highly Valued, but we will support you to achieve these): Cisco CCNA, SIP School SSCA, or ITIL Foundation awareness. Hours & Location Location: Our modern office in Harrogate. Hybrid working Core Hours: Monday to Thursday - 9:00 AM to 5:30 PM, Friday - 9:00 AM to 3:30 PM.
Senior Golang Developer - Kubernetes - Financial Services
Rothstein Recruitment Ltd
11/12/2025
Full time
Senior Golang Developer - Kubernetes - Financial Services Excellent opportunity opens for an experienced Developer strong on Golang with experience in AWS and Kubernetes to join a highly regarded Financial Services entity's London office. You will act as the team lead and play a key role in building mission-critical financial applications that power trading, investment, and risk management systems across the firm. If you are passionate about working in a dynamic, fast-paced environment and are eager to apply your technical expertise to the financial services industry, this is the role for you. Key Responsibilities: Design, develop, and maintain high-performance Back End services using GoLang to support financial applications and services , including trading platforms, investment systems, and risk management tools. Build and deploy cloud-based solutions using Amazon Web Services (AWS), including services such as EC2, S3, RDS, DynamoDB, and Lambda to create scalable, reliable, and secure infrastructure. Implement and manage containerized applications using Kubernetes, ensuring seamless orchestration, scaling, and resilience in a cloud environment. Write clean, efficient, and well-documented code while following best practices for financial systems development, focusing on performance and security. Collaborate with other development teams, business analysts, and stakeholders to define and refine requirements, and ensure that applications meet financial regulatory standards and business needs. Optimize the performance of Back End services, ensuring low-latency responses and high availability, critical for financial services. Implement CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, and monitoring systems to ensure the reliability and stability of production systems. Proactively identify issues and bottlenecks in existing systems and propose solutions to improve the system's performance and scalability. Stay updated with new tools, technologies, and industry trends in cloud computing, containerization, and financial systems to continuously improve development practices and outcomes. Ideal Skills: Proven experience (2+ years) in GoLang Back End development, with a strong focus on performance optimization and building scalable systems for high-volume, high-frequency financial applications. Strong experience working with Amazon Web Services (AWS), including EC2, S3, RDS, DynamoDB, Lambda, and other cloud-native technologies. Hands-on experience with Kubernetes for deploying, managing, and scaling containerized applications in a cloud environment. Solid understanding of financial systems and services, particularly in areas such as trading platforms, investment management, and risk analytics. Experience in building microservices architectures and working with APIs (RESTful, gRPC, etc.) to integrate various systems. Strong knowledge of containerization (Docker) and continuous integration/deployment (CI/CD) practices. Experience with database systems (relational and NoSQL) and working with financial data. Familiarity with DevOps practices and tools to streamline the development life cycle, such as infrastructure-as-code (eg, Terraform or CloudFormation). Ability to troubleshoot and resolve issues in production environments, ensuring uptime and performance in high-pressure, mission-critical scenarios. Excellent communication skills to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and stakeholders in a fast-paced financial environment. Experience with serverless computing (AWS Lambda, etc.) to create efficient and scalable solutions. Knowledge of financial industry regulations and standards, particularly around data security and privacy. Familiarity with event-driven architectures or message queues (eg, Kafka, RabbitMQ) for Real Time data processing. Experience with automated testing frameworks and continuous delivery tools like Jenkins, GitLab CI, or CircleCI. Understanding of performance monitoring and observability tools such as CloudWatch, Prometheus, or Datadog. Interested? Please Apply! Golang Go AWS Kubernetes Terraform Bank Banking Finance Financial Services Crypto Blockchain Web3 Trading Exchange Digital Assets Hybrid Flexible Developer Software Engineer Backend Developer Golang Engineer Kafka Apache Kafka RabbitMQ AWS Lambda Cloud Platform
AWS Security Engineer
eappstechnologies
11/12/2025
Contractor
Looking for an AWS Secuirty Engineer for Jan'26 start. Location: Near Heathrow, London Start Date: ASAP Contract: 6months + (Inside IR35) Day Rate: Competitive - Flexible for the right candidate On-Site: 3 days/week Responsibilities Oversee and execute the full vulnerability management life cycle across cloud environments, including discovery, assessment, prioritization, remediation, and reporting. Perform vulnerability scans on AWS resources, containers, and cloud workloads using enterprise-grade scanning tools. Review and analyze scan results to distinguish true positives, false positives, and valid exceptions. Collaborate with cloud, Linux, and application engineering teams to ensure timely remediation and patch deployment. Track remediation progress and deliver clear, consistent reporting to stakeholders. Investigate vulnerabilities and provide technical guidance on mitigation strategies or compensating controls. Maintain detailed documentation covering remediation plans, exceptions, and mitigation approaches. Continuously enhance vulnerability management processes through improved workflows, automation, and reporting. Stay current with AWS security advisories, emerging CVEs, and industry best practices. Support incident response activities related to cloud-based vulnerabilities. Deploy, configure, and manage CNAPP platforms across AWS environments. Ensure seamless integration between CNAPP solutions, cloud workloads, CI/CD pipelines, and the broader security ecosystem. Monitor platform health, alerts, and dashboards to ensure optimal performance. Required Technical Skills Cloud Security & AWS Expertise Strong understanding of AWS services: EC2, S3, VPC, IAM, RDS, Lambda, EKS Proficiency with security groups, IAM policies, roles, and permissions Familiarity with common AWS vulnerabilities, misconfigurations, and cloud hardening practices Linux Administration Experience with package management, patching, services, permissions, and log analysis Vulnerability Scanning & Analysis Hands-on experience with tools such as Qualys, Tenable, Rapid7, Prisma Cloud, or AWS Inspector Demonstrated ability to validate and prioritize vulnerabilities using risk context, CVSS scoring, and exploitability Skilled in identifying false positives and assessing true risk Experience performing technical remediation through patching, configuration updates, or compensating controls Security Frameworks & Standards Familiarity with CVE databases, NIST standards, CIS benchmarks, and OWASP guidance Preferred/Nice-to-Have Skills Scripting or automation experience (Python, Bash, PowerShell) Exposure to CI/CD, DevOps practices, or IaC tools such as Terraform or CloudFormation Knowledge of container and Kubernetes security concepts Experience with SIEM platforms and log analysis tools Relevant certifications: AWS Security Specialty, AWS Solutions Architect Security+, CEH, CISSP, or equivalent
Snowflake Architect
Lynx Recruitment Ltd
11/12/2025
Full time
Snowflake Data Architect - Global Consultancy Location: London (Hybrid - 2/3 days onsite) Salary: Up to £90,000 + bonus & benefits Are you a Data Architect with deep Snowflake expertise? Our global consulting client is expanding its Data Architecture practice and is looking for a Snowflake-focused specialist to help shape large-scale data strategies and guide enterprise clients through modern cloud-native data transformation. The Role You'll act as a trusted advisor to major organisations, defining data architecture roadmaps, shaping end-to-end Snowflake solutions, and ensuring data strategies align with business goals. This role combines hands-on technical leadership with high-level consulting, solution design and stakeholder engagement. Key Responsibilities Lead the design and architecture of Snowflake-centric data platforms, ensuring scalable, secure and high-performance solutions. Define data strategies, target architectures and cloud data visions for enterprise clients. Consult with stakeholders to translate business needs into cloud-native data solutions and delivery plans. Develop data models, ingestion patterns and transformation frameworks optimised for Snowflake. Provide thought leadership across data architecture and contribute to broader enterprise architecture strategy. Guide clients on best practices for Snowflake adoption, optimisation, cost management and long-term sustainability. Support proposal creation, pre-sales activities and solution shaping as part of wider consulting engagements. Oversee architecture governance across the delivery life cycle, ensuring alignment to roadmap and standards. Required Experience 5+ years in Data Architecture roles, ideally within consulting or large enterprise environments. Deep, hands-on experience with Snowflake , including architecture patterns, security, performance tuning, RBAC, data sharing and cost optimisation. Strong understanding of cloud-native architectures (preferably AWS) and modern data engineering approaches. Experience designing ingestion, transformation and orchestration workflows using tools such as dbt, Matillion, Airflow or similar. Expertise in data modelling, data governance and enterprise data strategy. Excellent client-facing and communication skills, with the ability to influence senior stakeholders. Why Join? Work on high-impact Snowflake transformation programmes for global clients. Be part of a specialist consultancy known for their expertise in business architecture and integration. Opportunities for career progression, certifications and continuous professional development. Hybrid working with flexibility and strong culture of autonomy.
Senior Salesforce Devops Engineer
Gigaclear Shippon, Oxfordshire
11/12/2025
Full time
Lead our DevOps practices and infrastructure solutions for our Salesforce product We are transforming and as a Senior you will collaborate with technical teams to deliver highly automated, secure and scalable platforms that support software delivery at pace. Key Responsibilities: Strategy and Planning Define and deliver platform improvement initiatives to enhance reliability, scalability, and developer experience. Promote DevOps best practices across teams, including Salesforce-specific workflows and deployment strategies. Evaluate feasibility of platform/process improvements, including Salesforce Comms Cloud and Lightning implementations. Engineering and Automation Design and optimize CI/CD pipelines for diverse platforms, incorporating tools like Jenkins, GitLab CI, and Gearset for Salesforce metadata deployments. Implement Infrastructure as Code using Terraform, Ansible, and Helm. Automate environment provisioning and application deployment across cloud and on-premise systems. Lead Salesforce-specific automation strategies including sandbox seeding, scratch org management, and metadata rollback. Security and Compliance Integrate security controls into CI/CD pipelines, including Salesforce-specific checks for Apex code, Lightning components, and metadata. Conduct technical risk assessments and support audits across platforms. Ensure compliance with Salesforce security standards (e.g., permission sets, field-level security, data classification). Operations and Reliability Lead incident response and post-incident reviews to improve platform resilience. Define and manage service monitoring, alerting, and error budgets. Champion secure change management practices across all environments, including Salesforce deployments. Collaboration and Stakeholder Engagement Collaborate with software engineering, IT operations, and security teams to deliver robust technical solutions. Partner with Salesforce developers, admins, and architects to align DevOps practices with platform capabilities. Continuous Improvement and Innovation Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance delivery speed and reliability. Support execution of the DevOps Transformation Roadmap, including Salesforce DevOps maturity. Documentation and Governance Maintain comprehensive technical documentation, including deployment runbooks and system architecture. Document Salesforce deployment processes, Gearset pipelines, and rollback strategies. Metrics and Reporting Establish and report on operational and delivery metrics such as deployment frequency, system reliability, and incident response times. Leadership and Team Management Mentor DevOps Engineers and lead knowledge-sharing sessions. Promote a culture of continuous learning and technical excellence. Testing and Backup Implement automated testing strategies including Apex unit tests, Lightning component tests, and UI testing with tools like Provar or Selenium. Manage data and metadata backup and restore strategies using Gearset Essential Skills & Experience Salesforce Platform Knowledge: Apex, Lightning Web Components, Visualforce. DevOps Tools: Gearset, Jenkins, Git, Salesforce CLI, DevOps Center. Automation & Scripting: Python, Shell, Salesforce DX. Version Control: Git workflows, branching strategies. CI/CD: Pipeline design, deployment automation. Security: Role-based access, metadata audits. Certifications: Salesforce Certified DevOps Engineer, Platform Developer I/II. Skilled in monitoring and observability tools (e.g., Prometheus, Grafana, ELK). Gigaclear is a growing Fibre Broadband (FTTP / FTTH) company, developing our fibre-to-the-premises broadband infrastructure to some of the most difficult to reach areas of the UK, empowering those communities with broadband to rival any city. Staff rewards, benefits and opportunities We foster a collaborative, engaging culture that empowers staff to grow and maximise their skills. We want to challenge our people in a fair environment where hard work is rewarded and a path for progression is open to all. Generous employer pension; up to 8% matched contribution Income protection & life assurance 25 days holiday (plus bank holidays), holiday purchase scheme and Yay Days! Health cash plan, 24/7 remote GP access and Employee Assistance Programme including counselling & legal advice Unlimited access to online training and development content via our Learning Management System Long service benefits and monthly employee recognition Enhanced maternity and paternity provisions Flexible working environment Health & Wellbeing initiatives and company funded social events Our approach is to work guided by our mission, vision and values. Our Mission - Empowering communities with brilliant broadband Our Vision - Connected Communities Our Values - Own it, Find the Right Way, Work Together, Win Together
Infrastructure Engineer - DV Cleared
Matchtech Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire
11/12/2025
Contractor
Role Overview We are seeking a DV-cleared Infrastructure Engineer to support the design, build, integration, and maintenance of secure on-premise IT infrastructure within a Defence and National Security environment. This is a hands-on contract role, working within highly secure systems and to hardened build standards, supporting mission-critical platforms and services. Key Responsibilities Design, build, integrate, test, and maintain secure on-premise IT infrastructure solutions. Specify, deploy, and support Windows Server and Desktop environments , including repeatable operating system builds using Microsoft Deployment Toolkit (MDT) or equivalent tools. Implement hardware platforms and operating systems in line with hardened security build standards . Deliver Windows Server OS and Active Directory domain upgrades and migrations . Define, deploy, manage, and troubleshoot Microsoft Active Directory Group Policy . Implement, configure, and upgrade SAN storage solutions , including version migrations. Deploy and manage VMware virtualisation infrastructure . Integrate infrastructure with enterprise services such as: Monitoring and alerting tools Patch and update management platforms Anti-virus and endpoint security solutions Conduct vulnerability and compliance activities using recognised scanning tools. Design, build, and deploy Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) solutions. Produce and maintain High-Level Design (HLD) and Low-Level Design (LLD) documentation and detailed build guides. Essential Skills & Experience Strong hands-on experience delivering infrastructure solutions in secure Defence or National Security environments . Proven experience working with: Windows Server & Desktop Microsoft Active Directory & Group Policy VMware virtualisation SAN storage technologies Experience implementing and operating systems to hardened build and security standards . Familiarity with vulnerability assessment and compliance scanning tools. Experience designing and deploying PKI infrastructure. Ability to produce clear, structured technical documentation. Active UKSV DV clearance (mandatory). Additional Information Role is based in Hemel Hempstead ; on-site attendance will be required in line with security constraints. Due to the nature of the work, only candidates with live DV clearance can be considered .
Application & IT Support Engineer
Get Recruited (UK) Ltd Crewe, Cheshire
10/12/2025
Full time
Application & IT Support Engineer Crewe - Hybrid Up To 35,000 We are looking for a proactive, technically confident 1st Line Support Engineer to join our highly successful, and rapidly expanding client's team. This is a key role within the IT function, combining BC application support with 1st line IT service desk responsibilities. You will act as the first point of contact for technical queries across the business, ensuring users receive fast, accurate, and high-quality support. A strong understanding of Business Central and the ability to troubleshoot functional and technical issues is essential. This role would suit someone who thrives in a busy environment, enjoys solving problems, and takes real ownership of their work. If you are from a 1st Line Support Engineer, Applications Support Agent, IT Support, IT Consultant or similar role this opportunity is not to be missed. The Role: Provide 1st line IT support across hardware, software, networks, and cloud services. Deliver specialist support for Microsoft Dynamics Business Central, including triage, investigation, and resolution of BC-related incidents. Troubleshoot business application issues, integrations, and user errors within BC and connected systems. Manage new starter onboarding: account creation, hardware configuration, and access setup. Assist users with daily system operations, ensuring they understand how to effectively use BC and other core applications. Administer user permissions across multiple platforms, maintaining strict adherence to the Principle of Least Privilege (PoLP). Work closely with the IT Manager on infrastructure projects, upgrades, and system improvements. Escalate complex technical issues to internal teams or external vendors when needed. Maintain accurate technical documentation, knowledge base articles, and support procedures. Act as a key liaison for IT suppliers, software providers, and support partners. Deliver ad-hoc user training, best-practice guidance, and system walkthroughs. Ensure compliance with IT policies, security standards, and internal processes at all times. You: Demonstrated experience supporting end users for IT & Applications. Strong technical troubleshooting ability with excellent problem-solving skills. Confident working independently and managing workloads under pressure. Highly organised with strong prioritisation and multitasking capability. Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to translate technical language for non-technical users. Strong attention to detail and a commitment to delivering high-quality service. Curious, analytical mindset with a desire to continually develop technical knowledge. By sending an application or applying for a job, you consent to your personal data being processed and stored by Get Recruited (UK) Ltd in accordance with our Cookie & Privacy Policy (available in the footer on our website). Get Recruited (UK) Ltd acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and as an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. We are an equal opportunities employer and we never charge candidates a fee for our services.
AWS Cloud Infra
Randstad Technologies Recruitment City, Birmingham
10/12/2025
Full time
Cloud DevOps Engineer Location: Birmingham Do you have 2-4 years of AWS, DevOps, and IaC experience? We need an Associate Cloud DevOps Engineer to help us design, automate, and operate our core AWS runtime platforms using CloudFormation/CDK . The Mission: Build & Automate: Design and operate AWS services (EKS/ECS, Lambda, RDS) using CloudFormation and AWS CDK . Pipeline Excellence: Assist in CI/CD development ( GitLab, Jenkins, CodePipeline ). Reliability: Contribute to observability (metrics, logs) and incident response. Security: Implement security controls and secrets management. Code: Automate tasks primarily using TypeScript . Must-Haves: 2-4 years in DevOps/SRE with production AWS experience . Expertise in CloudFormation/AWS CDK . Experience with Containers (EKS/ECS) and CI/CD pipelines. Proficiency in TypeScript for automation. Solid Linux, scripting, networking, and security fundamentals. If you're ready to dive deep into regulated cloud infrastructure and automation, apply now! Randstad Technologies Ltd is a leading specialist recruitment business for the IT & Engineering industries. Please note that due to a high level of applications, we can only respond to applicants whose skills & qualifications are suitable for this position. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business.
Senior Programme Manager - SOC (Government)
GCS
10/12/2025
Contractor
Senior Programme Manager - SOC Build (Greenfield Government SOC Programme) Contract: 2+ Years Location: UK Hybrid / Remote Clearance: SC (or willing to obtain) Sector: Central Government / Cyber Security Programme Value: Multi-year, multi-million-pound SOC transformation programme Role Summary The Senior Programme Manager will lead the end-to-end delivery of a new greenfield Security Operations Centre (SOC) for a major central government organisation. This includes replacing legacy security services, modernising fragmented tooling, and delivering an integrated, end-to-end cyber capability across cloud-based digital platforms. This role is suited to a senior delivery leader with deep experience building SOC capabilities from scratch within government or similarly regulated environments, and who can manage a complex supplier ecosystem, specialist SMEs, and multi-year SOW-based contracts. Key Responsibilities Programme Leadership & Delivery Lead strategic planning, mobilisation, and delivery of the multi-year SOC build across several Statements of Work. Establish programme governance and provide confidence to senior stakeholders across technology, security, operations, and digital service delivery. Drive a transformation approach focused on a complete overhaul , not iterative improvement. Greenfield SOC Build Oversee the creation of a full SOC capability including monitoring, incident response, digital forensics, analytics, and automation. Lead the consolidation and modernisation of a complex, fragmented tool and technology landscape. Ensure minimal disruption to operational delivery Security, Risk & Compliance Ensure the SOC architecture meets government-grade requirements around cyber risk, personal data protection, service continuity, and regulatory compliance. Work with SMEs and technical architects to support safe integration of AI-related tooling and align to emerging regulatory expectations. Stakeholder Engagement Communicate progress, risks, and decisions across senior leadership groups. Ensure the programme aligns with cross-government security principles and reuse-first technology strategies. Essential Experience Extensive experience building SOC capabilities from scratch within UK Government or highly regulated environments. Proven leadership of l arge, multi-year transformation programmes (Multi-millions ). Strong understanding of SOC operations, technology stacks, cloud security, and monitoring platforms. Experience coordinating multi-supplier ecosystems, including SME specialists. Expertise across multi-cloud environments, CI/CD tooling, modern development pipelines, and security engineering best practices. Outstanding communication and stakeholder management skills Desirable Experience working in a central government digital or technology context. Understanding of identity services, user verification, or sensitive personal data environments. Familiarity with AI governance and security implications. If interested, please apply and I will be in touch to set up a confidential conversation later today. GCS is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
Junior Communications & Cloud Services Engineer
First Recruitment Group City, Manchester
10/12/2025
Contractor
Kick-start your tech career and shape the future of collaboration & cloud! Communications & Cloud Services Engineer Contract Role Manchester Full-time On-site / Hybrid Hourly Rate - Umbrella Are you ready to launch your career in cloud and modern communications? We re looking for a passionate and driven Communications & Cloud Services Engineer to join our growing technology team. This is the perfect opportunity for someone eager to gain hands-on experience, develop specialist skills, and become a highly capable Communications & Cloud Services Engineer in a fast-paced environment. As a Communications & Cloud Services Engineer , you will work alongside experienced professionals supporting unified communications platforms, assisting with Azure cloud administration, and contributing to secure, efficient IT service delivery. Whether you're refining UC performance, analysing cloud usage, or documenting new solutions, this role will help you grow into a confident Communications & Cloud Services Engineer . What You ll Be Doing Unified Communications Support Assist in configuring and troubleshooting Microsoft Teams, VoIP systems, and video conferencing platforms. Monitor UC environments for performance issues and service alerts. Azure Cloud Support Help with Azure resource provisioning, RBAC assignments, and subscription management. Support cost-analysis activities and automation for spend tracking. Incident Response & Monitoring Participate in L2/L3 incident processes across cloud and UC services. Use tools such as Wireshark and call analytics platforms for fault investigation. Security & Compliance Follow authentication, encryption, and compliance standards within cloud and UC environments. Assist in implementing recommendations from Microsoft Defender for Cloud. Documentation & Knowledge Sharing Maintain clear, accurate documentation for configurations, troubleshooting, and operational procedures. Who We re Looking For Someone eager to grow into a skilled Communications & Cloud Services Engineer . Someone who possesses a strong understanding of general IT services and a passion for learning in a fast-paced environment. A quick learner with an interest in cloud tech, networking, and modern communication platforms. Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail. Good communicator with a passion for technology and continuous learning. If you re ready to take the first step toward becoming a highly capable Communications & Cloud Services Engineer , we d love to hear from you. Start your journey today as our newest Communications & Cloud Services Engineer ! Company information At First Recruitment Group we understand just how important it is to secure the right people. That is why our Recruitment Consultants always take the time to understand requirements in detail and offer sound advice to both clients and candidates. We actively recruit at all levels and this is a superb opportunity for new employment. As part of putting people first, we strive to be an equal opportunities employer and we are always looking to increase the diversity of our workforce, working closely with our clients to ensure everyone is included.
Director / Head of SOC - Greenfield SOC (Gov.)
GCS
10/12/2025
Contractor
Director / Head of Security Operations (Greenfield SOC Build - Central Government) Contract: 2+ Years Location: UK Hybrid / Remote Clearance: SC Desirable Sector: Central Government / Cyber Security Leadership Position Overview This appointment represents a rare opportunity to lead the establishment of a new, world-class Security Operations capability for a major central government organisation. The Director / Head of Security Operations will take ownership of defining the vision, shaping the security operating environment, and leading the implementation of a fully modernised SOC that underpins high-assurance digital services at national scale. Rather than inheriting an existing function, the successful candidate will design and build the SOC from the ground up-setting strategic direction, selecting and integrating technologies, forming specialist teams, and embedding a proactive, intelligence-led security culture. This role requires a senior cyber leader who has successfully created or transformed SOC environments in government or other highly regulated sectors and who is comfortable operating at the intersection of strategy, architecture, and operational delivery. Core Areas of Accountability 1. Strategic Leadership and SOC Direction Establish the long-term vision, purpose, and operating construct for a modern, scalable SOC capable of supporting sensitive, high-volume government digital services. Set out the capability roadmap, defining service layers, command structure, resourcing needs, and maturity targets. Produce a SOC blueprint that supports reuse, standardisation, and extensibility across wider government environments. 2. Creation of the SOC Capability Build out the full operational capability, including monitoring, detection engineering, cyber analytics, threat intelligence, forensics, and incident response. Lead the selection, integration, and alignment of tools, platforms, and cloud-native services into a unified security ecosystem. Embed automation-first and AI-enhanced approaches to uplift detection, response speed, and operational resilience. 3. Security Governance, Assurance and Risk Ownership Provide authoritative leadership across cyber risk, operational assurance, investigative processes, and security governance frameworks. Ensure the SOC supports stringent data protection, identity management, and access control requirements, including PIM/PAM. Develop coherent processes for resilience, escalation, containment, and recovery across critical services. 4. Supplier, SME and Ecosystem Coordination Direct a blended model of internal teams, external partners, SMEs, and specialist consultancies. Hold delivery partners to account for performance, quality, and alignment with the SOC strategy. Oversee the technical and commercial evolution of services delivered under multi-year Statements of Work. 5. Stakeholder Influence and Organisational Alignment Act as the senior cyber representative for the programme, engaging Directors, C-level leaders, digital delivery groups, architects, and operational teams. Shape security behaviours, embed best practice, and develop a culture of proactive defence across the organisation. Support wider transformation initiatives by advising on security patterns, architectural direction, and investment priorities. Required Background and Expertise Leadership experience as Head of SOC, SOC Director, or senior cyber operations leader within central government or a high-assurance regulated environment. Proven track record of building SOC capabilities from scratch, including technology architecture, operating models, and service frameworks. Deep knowledge of SOC functions, cloud-native defence approaches, security engineering practices, and modern detection and response architectures. Strong understanding of identity security, privileged access, data protection controls, and secure-by-design principles. Experience governing multi-supplier environments and leading multidisciplinary cyber teams. Strong familiarity with cloud platforms (including Azure, AWS and multi-cloud), automation tooling, Terraform, CI/CD pipelines, GitHub, and security-focused scripting such as Python or JavaScript. Desirable Attributes Experience contributing to or defining AI-related security strategies, including risk assessment and regulatory interpretation. Background developing reusable or exemplar operating models that can scale across multiple business units or departments. Ability to thrive in an environment undergoing significant modernisation and organisational change. If interested, please apply and I will be in touch to set up a confidential conversation later today. GCS is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
Databricks Data Engineer
Tenth Revolution Group Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear
10/12/2025
Contractor
Contract Data Engineer - Databricks & Azure (SC Cleared) Location: Newcastle (2-3 days onsite per week) Rate: 450 per day (Outside IR35) Duration: 6 months Clearance: Active SC clearance is mandatory Expenses: Not reimbursed - candidates must be based in or near Newcastle About the Role We are seeking an experienced Data Engineer with strong expertise in Databricks and Azure to join a high-profile Public Sector project. This is a 6-month contract, outside IR35, requiring Security Clearance (SC) and regular onsite presence in Newcastle. Key Responsibilities Design, develop, and maintain scalable data pipelines using Databricks on Azure. Build and optimize data solutions leveraging Azure Data Services (e.g., Data Lake, Synapse). Work with large datasets to enable advanced analytics and reporting. Collaborate with stakeholders to deliver high-quality data solutions aligned with project objectives. Ensure compliance with public sector security and governance standards. Essential Skills Proven experience in Data Engineering within complex environments. Strong hands-on expertise with Databricks and Azure (Data Lake, Synapse, etc.). Solid understanding of cloud-based data platforms and ETL processes. Active SC Clearance (must be in place before starting). Ability to work onsite in Newcastle 2-3 days per week. Nice to Have Experience in Public Sector projects. Knowledge of data governance and security frameworks. Interested? Apply now with your CV and availability. Please note: Candidates without active SC clearance or unable to commute to Newcastle will not be considered. To discuss this role further please submit your CV or contact Brandon Forbes Tenth Revolution Group are the go-to recruiter for Data & AI roles in the UK offering more opportunities across the country than any other recruitment agency. We're the proud sponsor and supporter of SQLBits, Power Platform World Tour, and the London Fabric User Group. We are the global leaders in Data & AI recruitment.