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Location Glasgow, Newcastle-upon-Tyne About the job Job summary The Infected Blood Compensation Authority (IBCA) is responsible for delivering a compensation scheme that has been long awaited by the infected blood community to provide financial compensation to victims of infected blood on a UK-wide basis. This role sits within our Data Operations team in the IBCA Data Directorate and will lead the team of data solution, and data architects that are focus on the design of the IBCA data platform and organisational wide data modelling. The Data Operations team is responsible for developing and running safe and secure data solutions that provide a single source of truth for those going through their compensation journey. They are designing and building a new data platform using Amazon Web Services (AWS) and data management and intelligence products using Databricks and Quantexa. We are taking a product-centric approach treating data as a product and are building squads around our products, with a focus on paying compensation to those impacted by the infected blood scandal seamlessly. You will focus on designing scalable and flexible data solutions for data management processes (including data integration and master data management), ensuring data quality and continuous data publication to our consuming users and services, and driving a culture of problem statement driven design. Working at IBCA gives you a huge opportunity to make an impact on those who deserve compensation, and this role suits a candidate who can spearhead solutions from the ground up to take from ideation to reality so that data is an enabler to everything IBCA does. Job description As the Principle Data & Systems Architect for our data platform and products, you'll be critical to delivering the design of the IBCA data platform through technical solution and data architecture in addition to data modelling capabilities. You will mature the quality of our architecture practices and should be committed to delivering high-impact, secure data solutions to achieve IBCA's objectives. This post is within a data delivery setting, especially one focussed on AWS, Quantexa and Databricks. You will: Set the direction for data and systems architecture ensuring infrastructure is modular, resilient and aligned with business objectives Provide technical guidance for the development of designs across the data platform including integration and master data management encompassing secure by design principles such as 'privacy by design' and 'zero trust' architectures Ensure designs are scalable, secure and efficient and that they create systemic resilience of all data assets against emerging threats Lead efforts to standardise the enterprise data fabric streamlining ingestion patterns and integrating data from various sources of varying fidelity, ensuring a 'single source of truth' that promotes data consistency, accuracy, and quality Be responsible for data ontology ensuring that there are enterprise logical and physical data models embedded across the organisation to support operational efficiency and analytical capabilities, and these follow set data standards and data management policies Build and mentor a high-performing architecture function, fostering a culture of technical excellence and cross-functional collaboration. Help the data architecture practices thrive, you will call on your expertise in emerging data management approaches including on data centralisation and apply these to help the organisation deliver success Develop our internal data architecture capability by developing L&D routeways, shaping careers paths and recruiting talent to the organisation Provide leadership and guidance to the team, further developing your own architecture, delivery management and leadership skills Work with business stakeholders and across digital service teams, understanding their needs and translating them into high- and low-level architecture designs Work with industry partners to leverage the best of new and emerging tools and approaches Responsibilities Strategic Planning: Develop and execute the Data & Systems Architecture strategy. You will ensure the technical roadmap doesn't just store data, but actively powers business intelligence and AI readiness, aligning complex infrastructure with long-term organisational goals. Team Leadership: Use your expertise to build and maintain excellence in data & system architecture capabilities by building, leading, and mentoring a team of technical solution architects, data architects and modellers, fostering a collaborative and high-performing culture that bridges the gap between engineering and strategic business value. Data Platform Solution Design: Design and model robust, scalable, efficient and cost-effective data solutions for data ingestion, transformation, integration, publication and storage - and be the assurer of designs at architecture review boards such as Technical Design Authority. Data Quality: Ensure data quality and integrity across the data platform. Data Governance: Prescribe the level of data governance required, taking responsibility for assurance and make recommendations to ensure compliance with legal, regulatory and security standards. System Interoperability: Define the standards for the Data Platform to ensure API-first architecture and microservices so they there is seamless data flow and system integration via data publication. Collaboration: Work closely with business teams to understand data requirements and recommend design choices and provide technical expertise; and partner with senior leaders to provide assurance on solutions as they transition between design, implementation and live. Person specification Essential Criteria Accomplished expert with extensive hands-on experience at a senior level of defining and implementing data and system architecture. You must have significant experience in designing AWS ecosystems that host data management systems and orchestrate data integration, data quality & transformation processes, data matching and master data management and data publication. (Lead essential criteria) Deep proficiency in architecting end-to-end data lifecycles. This includes the strategic application of Data Lakes, Lakehouses, and NoSQL/SQL environments, with a focus on system interoperability. Demonstrable experience in building or radically transforming data & system architecture functions from scratch, particularly within high-sensitivity or regulated environments (e.g. handling PII/sensitive personal data at scale). Expert-level knowledge of embedding GDPR, Cloud Security Principles, and Zero-Trust frameworks into the very fabric of data system designs, rather than treating them as "bolt-on" compliance tasks. Expert in managing the balance between rapid delivery and long-term technical sustainability, and managing these standards through architecture peer review such as Technical Design Authority. Significant experience leading and scaling multi-disciplinary architecture teams. You have a proven ability to mentor and foster a culture of high performance within Agile/DevOps frameworks. Working at senior leadership level, establishing and maintaining organisational level networks and actively engaging other senior leaders. Desirable Criteria Experience of working with the Quantexa Decision Intelligence Platform and Databricks. Management of contracts and 3rd party suppliers for software and professional services.

Location Manchester About the job Job summary The Government Digital Service (GDS) is the digital centre of government - we are responsible for setting, leading and delivering the vision for a modern digital government. Our priorities are to drive a modern digital government, by: joining up public sector services harnessing the power of AI for the public good strengthening and extending our digital and data public infrastructure elevating leadership and investing in talent funding for outcomes and procuring for growth and innovation committing to transparency and driving accountability We are home to the Incubator for Artificial Intelligence (I.AI), the world-leading GOV.UK and at the forefront of coordinating the UK's geospatial strategy and activity. We lead the Government Digital and Data function and champion the work of digital teams across government. We're part of the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT) and employ more than 1,000 people all over the UK, with hubs in Manchester, London and Bristol. The Government Digital Service is where talent translates into impact. From your first day, you'll be working with some of the world's most highly-skilled digital professionals, all contributing their knowledge to make change on a national scale. Join us for rewarding work that makes a difference across the UK. You'll solve some of the nation's highest-priority digital challenges, helping millions of people access services they need GOV.UK App The GOV.UK App is a new channel for GOV.UK. The app combines mobile-native features with AI technologies and functionality provided by other GDS products to offer a proactive and more personalised experience of GOV.UK on your phone. The app makes it easier for citizens to interact with government and helps government offer more proactive support to citizens This role will focus specifically on developing the GOV.UK app and its seamless integration with existing GOV.UK services and other government departments. Reporting into the Head of Architecture, you'll work within and support the wider GOV.UK app architecture team and collaborate with peers including the Head of Mobile Engineering to deliver a user-centric, highly scalable, resilient, and performant app experience. It is expected that this role will involve outreach to other government departments, so an ability to communicate to a wide set of stakeholders, along with the ability to manage many work streams concurrently is a must. Job description As a GDS Lead Technical architect, you'll share the responsibility for the digital transformation of government. You will help design and drive the technical strategy for the area you work in while ensuring alignment with broader GDS standards and goals. You'll hold the vision for technical architecture best practice in building resilient and reliable government services and communicate this to technical and non-technical audiences alike. Lead Technical Architects often work across different teams and services. You'll ensure that technical designs meet user needs and acceptance criteria, whilst conforming to time and budget constraints. You'll thrive using agile methods and enjoy working collaboratively with departments and multidisciplinary teams. Above all, you'll want to make government better, which may sometimes involve challenging the status quo. As a Lead Technical Architect, you'll: lead by example, be a visible leader who takes responsibility and acts as a role model contribute to the development and iteration of GDS architectural and engineering practices, principles and standards design technical services or plan system integration, selecting necessary platforms and technologies to meet project requirements and user needs provide technical leadership and consultancy to both internal and external development teams, ensuring designs & solutions are fit for purpose, whilst meeting time and budget restraints build and maintain technical roadmaps, looking ahead for future opportunities or blockers, and ensuring decisions by development teams align with the strategy encourage communication across multiple teams and wider organisational areas to identify strategic requirements and dependencies help develop services by contributing code, testing technologies and producing rapid prototypes advise teams on the right mix of capabilities to achieve their roadmapped goals and desired service levels act as a digital ambassador across government, supporting recruitment, identifying good practices for GDS to adopt and sharing experiences, e.g. through blog posts, tech talks at conferences etc be involved in helping recruiting technical architects and other senior technologists, where appropriate, helping sift and interview manage, coach and mentor more junior Technical Architects as well as others in the wider software engineering community Person specification We're interested in people who have: experience working on digital products, specifically those involving high profile native mobile apps experience in AWS, especially serverless and event driven architectures experience delivering platforms that handle load at a national scale experience building services which handle sensitive user data a passion for technology and its delivery in building a user-centric service in an ever changing space, ensuring the right technology solutions meet outcomes for our users strong software development and application architecture experience, with good knowledge of cloud technologies, open source technologies, testing, and at least one programming language such as Javascript an understanding of how to influence, manage and challenge complex stakeholder relationships and communicate with both technical and non-technical audiences experience of developing and managing high performing, agile, technical teams and creating an inclusive, collaborative culture across boundaries and locations practical knowledge at all levels of the web stack, from front-end code down to infrastructure and networking a deep understanding of modern technology practices such as test-driven development (TDD), continuous integration, continuous delivery and DevOps a good knowledge of cloud security architecture, including threat modelling, analysis and operations experience developing and implementing technical strategy and standards experience defining and refining technical governance in multidisciplinary agile environments If you meet a few of those criteria but think that you might not meet every last one then don't let that stop you from submitting an application.

Location Corsham, Farnborough About the job Job summary The Home Office has several Data Centres that form an on-premise hosting for a variety of services. As a Senior Infrastructure Engineer working as a Data Centre Manager you will be part of the Co-Location Services team, working alongside other Infrastructure Engineers to ensure that these facilities operate in accordance with Departmental Policies, Standards and industry best practices. The role encompasses the maintenance of the Data Centre infrastructure throughout service and asset lifecycles as well as working with projects to deliver solutions using the latest technologies. An important element of which is the management of, and collaboration with, suppliers, Technical/Solution Architects and other specialists to deliver sustainable solutions. In addition, you will support the management of the Co-Location Service offerings and work with teams across the Home Office to develop these services to meet future demand. Where business needs allow, some roles may be suitable for a combination of office and home-based working. Where this is the case, employees will be expected to spend a minimum of 60% of their working time in the office . Applicants can raise any queries to the email address at the bottom of the advert. The successful candidate ideally will be based at the Corsham site, travel to other locations will be required as part of the role, according to business requirements. Watch this short video to hear from members of Home Office Digital talking about the projects they work on and their experience of working here: Working for Home Office Digital. Job description As part of the Co-Location Services Team, you will be working collaboratively with Programs and Projects, Technical Architects and other Infrastructure Engineers to ensure that the architectural designs and/or Project requirements translate into physical solutions that comply with Data Centre standards and industry best practice. This involves actively managing capacity (power, space) ensuring current and forecast demand is met. Person specification Main Responsibilities The planning, control and management of the day-to-day activities within the Data Centres which, collectively, make up the IT estate. This involves provision and management of the physical environment, including space and power allocation, and environmental monitoring that provide statistics on energy usage. Managing physical access control, and adherence to all mandatory policies and regulations concerning health and safety at work. Providing advice to teams relating to the implementation, administration and support of the Physical infrastructure solutions and services including the selection of appropriate technology that supports "Secure by Design" principles. The development, integration and ongoing continuous improvement of tooling. Managing planning of acceptance tests, coordinating both functional and non-functional specifications and provide authoritative advice and guidance on test planning. Troubleshooting and identifying physical connectivity problems across different technology capabilities including compute, storage, networking and physical infrastructure ensuring activities are monitored and progress updates are provided. Establishing and maintaining standards and procedures across a service lifecycle. The development and implementation of improvements to the Co-Location Service Product be it new offering or improvements to existing offerings including the automation of processes and integration of systems. Working pattern Due to the business requirements of this role, it is only available on a full-time basis. However, compressed hours are available. Essential Criteria As a Senior Infrastructure Engineer you will have experience of: Data Centre operations, managing the design and physical installation of infrastructure, e.g. cabling, hardware, and core services. (HSIN, TEST, ITOP ) Working as a part of multi-disciplined teams, building strong partnerships internally & externally to ensure adherence to engineering principles, standards and policies Developing tooling systems, DCIM, SNOW to integrate and automate processes. (OFCL) Managing third parties delivering services to ensure policies and standards are met. (HSIN, USUP Different methodologies including Agile, Waterfall and continuous integration principles for the delivery of IT Infrastructure and other projects. (OFCL) Defining best practice for operational improvements and security, including the testing of services to provide feedback/evidence to support continuous service improvement. (TEST, DESN) Working in a product orientated environment, developing products/offering based on customer feedback and demand. SFIA capability framework Skills for the Information Age (SFIA) version 8 is the technical framework that sets the standard capability and development of all levels in the Home Office. This is a link to the capability framework: All skills A - Z English (sfia-online.org) . We use set SFIA technical skills to form our interview questions and we will assess you against these technical skills during the selection process. The essential skills listed above are reflective of the Home Office Government Digital and Data Profession Career Framework (based on the industry standard SFIA framework). Use the SFIA levels of responsibility to understand what would be expected for each technical skills listed below.

Senior Linux Engineer - Government - SC/DV Clearance - 6 months + contract (inside IR35) We are working with a major government client looking for an experienced Linux Engineer to join their team. Due to the nature of the role and the client, candidates with active SC clearance and eligible for DV Clearance would be preferred. As Senior Linux Engineer, you'll provide advanced technical expertise across enterprise Linux infrastructure to maintain performance, security and availability. The role exists to support ongoing project delivery and BAU operations, while driving automation and platform improvements in line with internal and regulatory standards. You'll act as a senior technical point within the engineering function, working closely with other teams and vendors to keep environments up to date and well governed. I am therefore keen to speak with candidates who have Strong experience in a senior Linux engineering role within a complex infrastructure environment, ideally within government/public sector environments. Proven ability to act as a senior technical Linux resource, owning decisions and outcomes. Experience with virtualised networking and platforms such as VMware or Hyper-V. Advanced Scripting skills with Bash and Python. Good understanding of core services and protocols (HTTPS, SSH, DNS, NTP, SSL) and troubleshooting Linux issues to 4th line level. Hands-on experience with Ansible automation and infrastructure monitoring. Working knowledge of Confluence, Jira and JSM. Understanding of database technologies such as PostgreSQL, MariaDB, MongoDB and SQL, plus experience managing Linux certificates, Squid and Linux tooling upgrades. Broad understanding of on-prem and cloud-based infrastructure, with occasional out-of-hours work and site travel as required. Desirable: relevant IT/engineering qualification or equivalent experience. Desirable: experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure or GCP) and CEPH or other Linux storage environments. Interested? Apply now for immediate consideration!

About Pulsant Pulsant is a leading UK digital infrastructure provider, offering innovative edge infrastructure solutions through our PlatformEdge. With 14 strategically located data centres and a dedicated team of over 300 professionals (with an average tenure of 7 years), we support 1000+ clients services across the UK with cloud, connectivity, and compute services. About the role: With the UK s most geographically dispersed network of data centres, Pulsant is poised to capture the strong growth that will be driven by distribution of workloads closer to the Edge. Alongside expansion driven by M&A, Pulsant is investing heavily into the expansion and improvement of our portfolio to underpin this growth. The Director of Data Centre Build and Engineering is a newly created strategically critical senior management role with end-to-end accountability for the engineering integrity, build delivery, and technical governance of Pulsant s data centre portfolio. The role leads Pulsant s Mechanical and Electrical engineering capability and oversees all major build, expansion, and infrastructure upgrade programmes across the estate. It ensures that capital investment delivers operationally robust, maintainable, and compliant assets, aligned to Pulsant s technical standards and long-term strategy. This role acts as the final internal technical authority for data centre build and engineering decisions and provides leadership to three regional M&E engineering teams responsible for the safe operation, modification, and development of the data centres power and cooling systems. We are flexible on base location for this role, it can be based from any of our offices (Gateshead, Edinburgh or Maidenhead) or any of our 14 data centres which are spread across the UK, on a hybrid basis and with national travel. Key responsibilities: Act as Pulsant s senior engineering authority for data centre infrastructure, owning engineering outcomes across the full asset lifecycle. Lead the Mechanical and Electrical engineering function nationally, setting strategy, standards, and providing assurance across all regions. Define, own, and enforce engineering design standards, reference architectures, resilience principles, and build methodologies. Provide end-to-end oversight of all major data centre build, expansion, and refurbishment programmes, from concept through operational handover. Own the capital investment roadmap for engineering and builds, ensuring prioritisation, governance, risk management, and alignment to business objectives. Lead build, commissioning, and operational readiness strategies, including integrated system testing, live-site integration, and safe handover to operations. Establish and operate robust engineering governance, risk, and compliance frameworks, including health and safety, fire, resilience, and audit requirements. Act as the single point of technical accountability across data centre operations, CTO. Work with stakeholders in Commercial, Product and Technology to support Pulsant s growth ambitions. What / who we're looking for: Significant experience leading Mechanical and Electrical engineering functions and capital programmes in critical infrastructure environments, ideally data centres. Proven delivery of complex build, expansion, or modernisation programmes in live operational environments. Experience managing consultants, contractors, and specialist vendors. Strong background in engineering governance, technical assurance, and risk management. Demonstrated ability to align engineering outcomes with commercial and operational priorities. Strong leadership and influencing skills Full UK Driving Licence. Pulsant offers: A supportive work environment with a focus on career growth, development, work life balance and well-being. A friendly, family-like atmosphere where almost half of the team have been with Pulsant for 5+ years. Benefits include 5% pension, private healthcare, cycle to work scheme, free breakfast and snacks, Udemy licence and more. Equal opportunity employer statement: At Pulsant, we are committed to creating a supportive and inclusive environment where everyone feels valued and has a strong sense of belonging. We want all individuals to feel respected, heard, and empowered to contribute and succeed. If there is any way we can support you such as providing reasonable accommodations during the application or interview process please note this in your application, or reach out to us by email:

Job Title: Infrastructure and Security Engineer Location: York - Hybrid (4 days in office) Salary: £45,000 - £50,000 Why Apply? This Infrastructure and Security Engineer opportunity in York offers the chance to work within a cloud-first, Microsoft-led domain supporting both UK and USA operations in a Azure cloud environment. The role is suited to an experienced engineer who seeks ownership, security-led design, and continuous improvement. It is an excellent opportunity for professionals seeking a Full time Infrastructure and Security Engineer role with flexible working and long-term career development in IT and cyber security careers. This is a fantastic opportunity to work as part of a small but skilled team in the heart of York. This organisation is one of our longstanding clients and people opt to stay with the business for a long time, they offer a great place to work! Responsibilities Build, maintain, and secure Azure infrastructure to ensure availability, resilience, and performance. Lead on cloud security architecture, including identity management, access controls, and threat mitigation. Act as a senior escalation point for complex infrastructure and security incidents. Deliver cloud migration, optimisation, and security enhancement initiatives. Administer endpoint management solutions using Microsoft Intune and Group Policy. Implement monitoring, logging, and alerting through Azure Monitor and security tooling. Maintain patching, backup, and disaster recovery processes. Requirements Extensive experience in infrastructure and security engineering roles within enterprise environments. Strong hands-on knowledge of Microsoft Azure, including networking, governance, and security controls. Proven expertise in Microsoft 365 security, Azure AD (Entra ID), Conditional Access, and endpoint protection. Demonstrated experience with automation and Scripting using tools like PowerShell and Bash. Solid understanding of incident management, vulnerability remediation, and continuity planning. Confident communicator capable of working with technical and non-technical stakeholders. Willingness to participate in very occasional out-of-hours support. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.

Role Title: Storage Senior SAN SME Location: Sheffield/hybrid (2 - 3 days per week on site) Duration: 8 months+ Rate: 540 per day inside ir35 I am looking for a Storage SME to provide technical leadership and strategic guidance for storage architecture and operations within the OpenShift infrastructure migration project within the banking sector. Key Responsibilities: Define storage architecture strategy for OpenShift clusters and workloads, incorporating Pure Storage best practices. Advise on storage provisioning, performance tuning, and capacity planning for Pure Storage arrays. Serve as the go-to expert for storage-related issues and escalations, including Pure Storage integration. Collaborate with Infrastructure Engineers and OpenShift Architects to integrate Pure Storage solutions with compute and networking layers. Ensure compatibility with containerized workloads and persistent storage requirements. Conduct performance assessments and recommend improvements for Pure Storage systems. Required Skills & Qualifications: Extensive experience in enterprise storage technologies with a strong focus on Pure Storage arrays. Deep knowledge of storage protocols (iSCSI, NFS, Fibre Channel) and SAN/NAS architectures. Familiarity with OpenShift, Kubernetes, and container storage interfaces (CSI). Expertise in backup, replication, and disaster recovery strategies for Pure Storage environments. If you are interested in this role or wish to apply, please feel free to submit your CV.

Role Title: Storage Senior SAN SME Location: Sheffield/hybrid (2 - 3 days per week on site) Duration: 8 months+ Rate: £540 per day inside ir35 I am looking for a Storage SME to provide technical leadership and strategic guidance for storage architecture and operations within the OpenShift infrastructure migration project within the banking sector. Key Responsibilities: Define storage architecture strategy for OpenShift clusters and workloads, incorporating Pure Storage best practices. Advise on storage provisioning, performance tuning, and capacity planning for Pure Storage arrays. Serve as the go-to expert for storage-related issues and escalations, including Pure Storage integration. Collaborate with Infrastructure Engineers and OpenShift Architects to integrate Pure Storage solutions with compute and networking layers. Ensure compatibility with containerized workloads and persistent storage requirements. Conduct performance assessments and recommend improvements for Pure Storage systems. Required Skills & Qualifications: Extensive experience in enterprise storage technologies with a strong focus on Pure Storage arrays. Deep knowledge of storage protocols (iSCSI, NFS, Fibre Channel) and SAN/NAS architectures. Familiarity with OpenShift, Kubernetes, and container storage interfaces (CSI). Expertise in backup, replication, and disaster recovery strategies for Pure Storage environments. If you are interested in this role or wish to apply, please feel free to submit your CV.

Our client, a prominent entity within the Defence and Security sector, is seeking a Senior Network Engineer - DV Cleared to join their team on a contract basis. This role requires working primarily at RAF Wyton with travel to RAF Waddington, RAF Digby, and Hereford. Key Responsibilities: Providing design expertise for future network upgrades, including design documents such as SDR, HLDs, LLDs, and test documentation. Building and configuring network hardware to deliver the design. Offering expertise in managing obsolescence of current networks, proposing replacement networking hardware, and identifying risks associated with shutting down and setting up new network instantiations. Troubleshooting network issues to ensure seamless operations. Acting as a network manager for the current network infrastructure. Job Requirements: Current MOD DV clearance with willingness to go through STRAP. Significant experience in IT networking within the Defence or Security sectors. Expertise in CISCO and Dell network infrastructure. Understanding of CISCO Smart Account Management is desirable. Experience in writing and maintaining design documents, including SDR, HLDs, and LLDs. Strong problem-solving abilities with a focus on network issues. Willingness and ability to travel to various RAF locations as required. If you are a seasoned network professional looking to bring your expertise to a critical project in the Defence and Security sector, we encourage you to apply now to join our client's dynamic team.

VMware Specialist Engineer Experis London Area, United Kingdom (On-site) VMware Specialist Engineers Contract - 659 p/d (Umbrella) - Immediate Start Role Title: VMware Specialist Engineer Location: Central London Start Date: 10 March 2026 End Date: 10 September 2026 CV Requirement: Candidates must explicitly reference required VMware tools and project usage. Overview An urgent requirement exists for an Expert?level VMware Specialist Engineer to support multiple infrastructure and cloud engineering projects. The successful candidate will have strong hands?on experience with VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF) and must bring deep subject?matter expertise in specialist VMware technologies. Candidates must offer proven experience with at least one of the following: vRealize Network Insight (VRNI) VMware Site Recovery Manager (SRM) VMware HCX Key Responsibilities VMware Engineering & Deployment Deliver senior?level engineering support across VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF) 5 environments. Deploy VMware solutions as part of a technical engineering team delivering large?scale infrastructure projects. Design, implement and customise VCF deployments to maximise platform features. Support upgrade activity, including migrations to VCF 9. Automation & Tooling Contribute to automation initiatives using: PowerShell Python JavaScript Support the development of automation artefacts that enhance platform performance and operational efficiency. Specialist Product Expertise Provide advanced technical capability in one or more of the following: vRealize Network Insight (VRNI) VMware SRM VMware HCX Troubleshoot complex issues within these technologies and provide optimisation guidance. Technical Collaboration Work across multiple parallel projects, supporting technical leads and architecture teams. Produce high?quality documentation and contribute to knowledge?sharing within the engineering function. Engage with internal stakeholders to ensure solutions are aligned to technical and business objectives. Required Skills & Experience Essential Strong hands?on experience with VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF) 5. Current VCP?VCF certification. Proven experience using VRNI, SRM or HCX in live project environments. Ability to deliver complex VMware engineering tasks across multiple simultaneous projects. Strong troubleshooting and diagnostic skills. Must reference key VMware products directly in the CV. Desirable Preparing for VCF 9 release certification. Additional VMware specialisms, e.g.: vRealize Automation (Aria Automation) vRealize Operations (Aria Operations) Practical automation skills using PowerShell, Python or JavaScript. Experience working on large?scale cloud or infrastructure transformation projects.

Cloud Security Pre-Sales Consultant - Cloud, Security, AWS, Azure Salary: £60,000 - £65,000 (Depending on Experience) Location: London/Hybrid (willingness to travel on-site required) Company Overview A forward-thinking and entrepreneurial cloud security company, partnering with major organisations and continuing to grow rapidly, is offering a brand-new opportunity for an ambitious Cloud Security Pre-Sales Consultant looking to take the next step in their career. The Ideal Candidate We don't expect candidates to meet every requirement - if you have a solid foundation in cloud security and pre-sales and the drive to learn, we'd love to hear from you. Experience 2-4 years' experience in cloud security, pre-sales engineering, technical consulting, or security operations. Exposure to at least one major cloud provider (Azure, AWS, or GCP), with a willingness to broaden your expertise. Understanding of hybrid and on-premise security concepts. Awareness of key frameworks such as ISO 27001, NIST, SOC 2, and CIS Controls. Cloud Security Technologies & Platforms Experience with some of the following is helpful (not all required): Microsoft Defender for Cloud, AWS Security Hub, GuardDuty, GCP Security Command Center. Microsoft Sentinel, AWS CloudTrail, Config, KMS, GCP Cloud Logging. CSPM: Prisma Cloud, Wiz, Orca, Lacework, CloudGuard. CIEM: SailPoint, Saviynt, Veza. Identity & Access Management Azure AD/Entra ID, AWS IAM, GCP IAM, MFA, SSO, Zero Trust principles. Network & Infrastructure Security Cloud-native Firewalls, WAFs, VPN, ZTNA, API security fundamentals. Container & DevSecOps Security Basic exposure to Kubernetes (AKS, EKS, GKE), container scanning, SAST/DAST, IaC security. SIEM & Endpoint Security Splunk, Microsoft Sentinel, Elastic Security, CrowdStrike, Defender XDR. Certifications (Nice to Have, Not Essential) Security+, CySA+, CEH, CCSP, CISM, CISSP (or working towards them). AWS/Azure/GCP security certifications. ISO 27001 certifications. GIAC (GCLD, GSEC, GDSA), CKS. What You'll Be Doing Supporting client engagements by shaping cloud security solution designs. Delivering demos, presentations, and workshops with support from senior team members. Communicating effectively with both technical and non-technical audiences. Assisting with post-sales technical delivery where required. Contributing to company growth by sharing ideas and collaborating across teams. About Adecco Adecco is acting as an Employment Agency. We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer and are on the client's supplier list for this position. Useful Keywords Cloud Security, Cyber Security, Pre-Sales Consultant, Azure Security, AWS Security, GCP Security, CSPM, CIEM, IAM, Zero Trust, SIEM, XDR, Kubernetes Security, DevSecOps, ISO27001, SOC 2, Security Consultant.

Principal Network Architect As a Principal Network Architect , you will be a trusted advisor, technical authority, and strategic partner to our clients. You will lead the design of complex, secure, and scalable network architectures, translating business requirements into robust technical solutions. This role combines technical leadership, solution architecture, consultancy, and pre-sales engagement, requiring a strong ability to operate at both strategic and hands-on levels. You will work closely with customers, sales, delivery teams, engineering functions, and senior stakeholders-guiding engagements from initial concept through to detailed design, delivery oversight and operational readiness. Key Responsibilities Client Engagement & Consultancy Operate as a trusted advisor for key clients and prospective customers (new logos). Engage with stakeholders from C-level executives to technical engineering teams , translating complex technical and business requirements into high-level and detailed technical architectures. Provide expert consultancy on network strategy, transformation roadmaps, best practices, and emerging technologies. Build strong, long-term relationships that support account growth and customer satisfaction. Technical Leadership & Architecture Act as the Design Authority across major programmes, owning the end-to-end technical vision from inception through transition to operations. Architect network solutions across environments of varying scale-from small to mid-sized infrastructures through to highly complex, large-scale enterprise and multi-site architectures-covering LAN/WAN, Wireless, routing, switching, SDN, and security technologies. Ensure all designs are scalable, resilient, secure, and aligned to customer requirements, technical strategy, and industry best practices Lead creation of high-quality architectural documentation, including HLA, HLD, LLD, standards, and design patterns. Ensure designs align with industry best practices, compliance requirements, and customer governance processes. Pre-Sales, Bids & Commercial Support Partner with the Sales team during pre-sales engagements to define solutions, scope opportunities, and support commercial proposition development. Lead technical responses for Tenders, IITs, and RFPs , including architecture design, technical writing, risk identification, and pricing model support. Present proposed solutions to senior client stakeholders with clarity, confidence, and technical authority. Collaboration & Delivery Oversight Work alongside multi-disciplinary delivery teams, providing leadership, technical guidance, and assurance during implementation phases. Support project managers and engineering teams to ensure solutions are delivered in line with architectural intent and to the highest quality. Contribute to internal knowledge sharing, capability development, and practice maturity across the organisation. Contribute to the identification, design, and development of innovative internal products, frameworks, and service offerings that enhance CACI's strategic advantage, improve delivery efficiency, and support growth across key market sectors. Technology Coverage Across a broad and evolving technology landscape, including: Enterprise LAN/WAN, SD-WAN, SDA and Wireless architectures Data Centre end to end solutions Routing & switching technologies Network Security, Firewalls, Zero Trust, SASE/SSE Software-defined networking solutions Cloud networking (AWS/Azure/GCP/OCI) - highly desirable Automation, orchestration & Infrastructure-as-Code - desirable What We're Looking For Technical & Professional Expertise Proven experience designing and delivering large-scale network and security solutions across enterprise or service provider environments. Deep understanding of network architecture principles, high availability design, routing protocols, segmentation, security architectures, and cloud networking. Experience acting as the final technical authority or Design Authority on complex engagements. Strong background in pre-sales, tender responses, and solution shaping . Ability to clearly articulate complex technical concepts to non-technical audiences and senior stakeholders. Consultancy & Communication Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills-capable of producing well-structured technical documentation and delivering impactful presentations. Ability to engage with business stakeholders and end-users to diagnose issues, propose solutions, and provide strategic recommendations. Comfortable representing the organisation independently, with a focus on delivering outstanding customer experiences. Ways of Working Demonstrably collaborative approach when working with sales, engineering, and delivery functions. Self-sufficient, proactive, and comfortable working in high-pressure environments. Experience working within Agile/Scrum, Waterfall, and hybrid project delivery methodologies. Strong commitment to continuous learning and staying ahead of industry advancements. Desirable Certifications & Skills (Certifications not required but advantageous) CCNP/CCIE, JNCIP/JNCIE, or equivalent expert-level certifications Security vendor certifications from platforms such as Fortinet (NSE), Palo Alto (PCNSE/PCNSA), Cisco Security (CCNP Security/CCIE Security), and Check Point (CCSA/CCSE). Cloud certifications (AWS/Azure/GCP/OCI) Strong understanding of structured delivery and operational frameworks (ITIL, PRINCE2, AgilePM, or similar project/service management certifications) Experience with automation tools (Python, Ansible, Terraform, etc.)

CACI Network Services is a rapidly expanding specialist IT and Networks consultancy offering a wide variety of opportunities to work within challenging and exciting environments with our major clients in Global Media, Banking, Government, Telecoms & Utilities. As a Principal Network Architect, you will be a trusted advisor, technical authority, and strategic partner to our clients. You will lead the design of complex, secure, and scalable network architectures, translating business requirements into robust technical solutions. This role combines technical leadership, solution architecture, consultancy, and pre-sales engagement, requiring a strong ability to operate at both strategic and hands-on levels. You will work closely with customers, sales, delivery teams, engineering functions, and senior stakeholders-guiding engagements from initial concept through to detailed design, delivery oversight and operational readiness. Key Responsibilities Client Engagement & Consultancy Operate as a trusted advisor for key clients and prospective customers (new logos). Engage with stakeholders from C-level executives to technical engineering teams, translating complex technical and business requirements into high-level and detailed technical architectures. Provide expert consultancy on network strategy, transformation roadmaps, best practices, and emerging technologies. Build strong, long-term relationships that support account growth and customer satisfaction. Technical Leadership & Architecture Act as the Design Authority across major programmes, owning the end-to-end technical vision from inception through transition to operations. Architect network solutions across environments of varying scale-from small to mid-sized infrastructures through to highly complex, large-scale enterprise and multi-site architectures-covering LAN/WAN, Wireless, routing, switching, SDN, and security technologies. Ensure all designs are scalable, resilient, secure, and aligned to customer requirements, technical strategy, and industry best practices Lead creation of high-quality architectural documentation, including HLA, HLD, LLD, standards, and design patterns. Ensure designs align with industry best practices, compliance requirements, and customer governance processes. Pre-Sales, Bids & Commercial Support Partner with the Sales team during pre-sales engagements to define solutions, scope opportunities, and support commercial proposition development. Lead technical responses for Tenders, IITs, and RFPs, including architecture design, technical writing, risk identification, and pricing model support. Present proposed solutions to senior client stakeholders with clarity, confidence, and technical authority. Collaboration & Delivery Oversight Work alongside multi-disciplinary delivery teams, providing leadership, technical guidance, and assurance during implementation phases. Support project managers and engineering teams to ensure solutions are delivered in line with architectural intent and to the highest quality. Contribute to internal knowledge sharing, capability development, and practice maturity across the organisation. Contribute to the identification, design, and development of innovative internal products, frameworks, and service offerings that enhance CACI's strategic advantage, improve delivery efficiency, and support growth across key market sectors. Technology Coverage Across a broad and evolving technology landscape, including: Enterprise LAN/WAN, SD-WAN, SDA and Wireless architectures Data Centre end to end solutions Routing & switching technologies Network Security, Firewalls, Zero Trust, SASE/SSE Software-defined networking solutions Cloud networking (AWS/Azure/GCP/OCI) - highly desirable Automation, orchestration & Infrastructure-as-Code - desirable What We're Looking For Technical & Professional Expertise Proven experience designing and delivering large-scale network and security solutions across enterprise or service provider environments. Deep understanding of network architecture principles, high availability design, routing protocols, segmentation, security architectures, and cloud networking. Experience acting as the final technical authority or Design Authority on complex engagements. Strong background in pre-sales, tender responses, and solution shaping . Ability to clearly articulate complex technical concepts to non-technical audiences and senior stakeholders. Consultancy & Communication Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills-capable of producing well-structured technical documentation and delivering impactful presentations. Ability to engage with business stakeholders and end-users to diagnose issues, propose solutions, and provide strategic recommendations. Comfortable representing the organisation independently, with a focus on delivering outstanding customer experiences. Ways of Working Demonstrably collaborative approach when working with sales, engineering, and delivery functions. Self-sufficient, proactive, and comfortable working in high-pressure environments. Experience working within Agile/Scrum, Waterfall, and hybrid project delivery methodologies. Strong commitment to continuous learning and staying ahead of industry advancements. Desirable Certifications & Skills (Certifications not required but advantageous) CCNP/CCIE, JNCIP/JNCIE, or equivalent expert-level certifications Security vendor certifications from platforms such as Fortinet (NSE), Palo Alto (PCNSE/PCNSA), Cisco Security (CCNP Security/CCIE Security), and Check Point (CCSA/CCSE). Cloud certifications (AWS/Azure/GCP/OCI) Strong understanding of structured delivery and operational frameworks (ITIL, PRINCE2, AgilePM, or similar project/service management certifications) Experience with automation tools (Python, Ansible, Terraform, etc.) Training CACI Network Services develops individuals through a portfolio of training and development options such as certified training courses, workshops, technical conferences, boot camps, on-line training and much more. You will have the opportunity to work on some of the most advanced networking hardware in the industry as well as development of your abilities and talents to become one of the best in the field. Flexibility The key to our success is our teamwork and collaboration. We take a hybrid approach - working remotely and coming into the office depending on the business demand and collaboration required as part of the delivery process. Benefits Competitive salary Target based commission package Matched pension contributions up to 5% Life Insurance Personal Accident Insurance Private Health Insurance from 2nd anniversary Sickness & Disability income protection from 3rd anniversary On site gym membership at our Kensington Office. Equal opportunities CACI is proud to be an equal employer. Embracing the diversity of our people, we are on a journey to build a truly inclusive work environment where no one is treated less favourably due to ethnic origin, age, gender, veteran status, religion or belief, sexual orientation, marital status, and disability or health condition, actively working to prevent discrimination. As a Disability Confident employer, we will: Provide reasonable adjustments in the recruitment process where requested (contact a member of the recruitment team on to discuss individual requirements further). Offer people with health conditions and disabilities, meeting the minimum criteria for a role, an interview. Our people are unique, and we encourage, and support them, to be confident in contributing to our inclusion journey.

Murphy is recruiting for a Senior IT Project Manager to work with the ever growing It Team at Wigan - WA3 3JD Operating in the United Kingdom, Ireland, Canada and the USA, Murphy provides better engineered solutions to infrastructure sectors including transportation, water, power and natural resources. So that our teams out on projects can run smoothly it is vital that we have robust support functions in place. In this role you will manage a range of stimulating, challenging and rewarding projects, helping to ensure successful delivery against agreed scope, schedule, budget, and quality standards, whilst driving strong governance, proactive risk management, and high-quality stakeholder engagement. You will work closely with sponsors and staff from operational, business support and IT services, as well as with third party suppliers and vendors. Reporting to the Head of IT Programme Management, and working closely with the IT Programme Management Office, you will be joining a growing team of enthusiastic project and programme management professionals, who are focussed on driving and implementing digital transformation and change. The ideal candidate will come with energy, significant project management experience, highly developed organisational skills, a good understanding of programme management and a track record of successful project delivery A day in the life of a Murphy IT Project Manager Lead end-to-end delivery of multiple IT projects. Manage the full lifecycle of digital, data and technology projects, ensuring successful delivery against scope, budget, timeline, and quality requirements. Ensuring alignment with business objectives, requirements, governance frameworks and the IT strategy. Drive project scoping and definition, including business case development, requirements gathering, definition of deliverables, identification of benefits, and agreement of success metrics, in conjunction with business analysts, subject matter experts, sponsors and stakeholders. Ensure compliance with agreed project standards in relation to governance, processes, frameworks and documentation, in accordance with, and overseen by the Project Management Office, and be an advocate for best practice. Develop and maintain detailed project plans. Create and maintain project documentation including Project Initiation Document, plans, RAID logs, budgets, and change controls, ensuring full alignment with IT governance and Programme Management Office standards. Identify and manage risks and issues throughout the project lifecycle, implementing mitigations and escalating appropriately. Oversee technology design and implementation. Collaborate with Solution Architecture, Infrastructure, Network, Cyber Security, and Applications teams to ensure solutions are properly designed, tested, and deployed in-line with IT standards and best practice. Ensure timely deployment of systems, networks, platforms, devices, and security technologies needed to support business operations and strategic initiatives. Lead cross functional project teams. Provide direction, coordination, and guidance in both matrix and multidisciplinary environments. Provide direction to IT teams and oversee third party suppliers and vendors to ensure coordinated delivery and high-quality outcomes. Develop trusted and robust relationships with project sponsors, subject matter experts, stakeholders and IT staff to ensure that project delivery success is maximised. Manage vendor and supplier relationships. Serve as a key point of contact within the IT department, providing clear updates, managing expectations, and building effective working relationships across technical and non-technical teams. Deliver clear and effective reporting. Reporting to sponsors, stakeholders, steering groups, and senior leadership through dashboards, status reports, and governance packs. Management of change requests. Ensure that change requests are properly defined, documented, reviewed and signed-off by project sponsors and that the impact and consequence of any change request is understood. Ensure effective handover of projects to operational support teams. Ensure that projects are handed over effectively and that all necessary training, support and materials are in place to effect smooth transition to business as usual. Support the Head of IT Programme Management and the Programme Management Office in identifying interdependencies and issues that may adversely impact delivery of IT projects and work plans. Still interested does thsi sound like you? Bachelor's degree, or equivalent knowledge and experience, in a project management discipline. Qualifications in recognised project management methodologies e.g. PMP, PRINCE2, APM, or equivalent professional qualification. Recent experience working as a Senior Project Manager supporting the delivery of digital transformation. Proven experience managing budgets, schedules, and stakeholders within formal Programme Management Office frameworks, including governance and assurance, risk and incident management, and benefit realisation. Experience using MS Planner, using a PPM system such as the Wellingtone Accelerator+ application. Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with demonstrable experience in document writing, reporting, presenting, facilitation, negotiation and influencing skills. Skilled at assembling, building, enabling and managing project delivery teams that accept responsibility and who are accountable for their decisions and actions. Works within deadlines, prioritises effectively and delivers at pace. Excellent IT skills, able to use a wide range of software packages including, Microsoft Planner/Project, PowerPoint, Excel, Word, Outlook, Teams, Visio and Devops. Evidence of continuing professional development and appropriate professional registration. Willing to travel to Murphy sites and offices as required to deliver projects and be part of the ongoing development of the IT Programme Management teams and wider IT department.

Role Overview We are seeking an experienced Senior Cloud Engineer with deep expertise in cloud-native platforms, Kubernetes, and DevOps engineering . In this role, you will contribute to building and operating a strategic platform on Google Cloud Platform (GCP) that supports next-generation digital services aligned with the organization's long-term technology vision. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in GCP infrastructure, Kubernetes operations, service mesh technologies, CI/CD automation, and infrastructure as code , along with a strong Site Reliability Engineering (SRE) mindset focused on reliability, scalability, and security . Key Responsibilities Cloud Platform Engineering Architect, implement, and maintain highly resilient, scalable, and secure Kubernetes environments on GCP . Engineer and optimize Kubernetes infrastructure supporting multi-tenant workloads . Ensure strong resource isolation, operational scalability, and high availability across cloud environments. Kubernetes & Service Mesh Manage and operate production-grade Kubernetes clusters . Implement service mesh technologies such as Istio or Anthos for secure service-to-service communication. Configure Istio telemetry, sidecar injection, and mTLS enforcement . Security & Governance Implement strong security controls including: OPA Gatekeeper policies Fine-grained RBAC mTLS encryption Secure service mesh configurations Apply least-privilege access principles and cloud security best practices . CI/CD & Automation Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines enabling automated build, testing, and deployment. Implement Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Terraform . Automate platform provisioning and configuration using modern DevOps practices. Observability & Performance Implement observability frameworks using tools such as: Prometheus Dynatrace OpenTelemetry Diagnose and resolve complex performance, networking, and automation issues . Optimize system performance and ensure platform reliability. Collaboration Work closely with engineering, architecture, and DevOps teams to deliver cloud-native solutions . Support the full lifecycle management of cloud-native services . Contribute to engineering best practices and continuous improvement initiatives .

A global professional services organisation is looking for an experienced Network Team Lead to join their IT function on an initial 6-month fixed-term contract in Glasgow (hybrid) . The organisation: This is a great opportunity to step into a leadership role within a well-established global environment, managing a team of five network engineers while helping ensure the smooth delivery of core network services. The Global Network team manages LAN, WAN, firewall and internet access technologies across the business, and this role will play a key part in leading day-to-day operations while ensuring BAU work and project activity are delivered effectively. The role: You'll manage a team based across Glasgow and London, overseeing workload allocation, monitoring performance against SLAs and acting as an escalation point for complex network issues . Working closely with other IT team leads and infrastructure teams, you'll ensure tasks are prioritised, processes are followed and work is delivered in line with business expectations. A large part of the role involves coordinating BAU work, managing task backlogs and supporting internal projects , while maintaining strong communication with stakeholders across the organisation. Although this is a people-focused leadership role , solid networking knowledge is important as you'll provide guidance and act as a senior escalation point. You'll ideally have: Experience leading or managing a network team Strong stakeholder management and communication skills Experience coordinating BAU work and internal IT projects Confidence handling escalations and complex issues Experience with Jira, ServiceNow or similar ITSM tools Strong organisational skills and ability to manage competing priorities The offer: The role is based in central Glasgow with hybrid working (3 days in the office) , with occasional early morning calls with international teams. This is an initial 6-month FTC created due to increased workload. While an extension isn't guaranteed, it may be possible depending on business needs. They are offering a competitive salary (happy to discuss over a call). If this sounds of interest, please apply or contact Matt MacAlpine for more information. Cathcart Technology is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Exponential-e Want to be part of a leading British-owned tech company? Established in 2002, we are achieving year on year revenue growth and reinvesting 95% of our profits back into our people and technology. Your new role: Work on projects predominately involving maintenance of the existing Infrastructure and introducing any service improvement and automation Acting as a senior technical escalation point within the Core Network Operations team for both faults and network changes. Provide technical support for the development, implementation and administration of new and existing services Ensure the timely and accurate delivery of technology products and services Interface with multiple areas of technology and multiple departments to support in implementation of new solutions and products Where required you would be expected to work directly with the other teams within the business which include the Service Desk and the Implementation teams. What you ll need to succeed: Strong troubleshooting ability Service Provider networks MPLS, L3 VPN Routing protocols (inc. IS-IS & BGP, OSPF) Switching protocols (preferably VRRP, VPLS, Dot1Q, QinQ) What we offer: Involved in varied projects that make a positive impact on critical services on a local and national level Vibrant company culture with a wide range of events and social activities throughout the year Range of employee initiatives on offer including the green team, DE&I society, employee forum, women s network and culture club Dedicated Learning and Development team and access to a range of training, courses and certification support Comprehensive benefits including on-site cafe with free barista coffee, birthday leave, charity leave, vitality health cover and holiday purchase scheme to gain an extra 5 days leave

A global professional services organisation is looking for an experienced Network Team Lead to join their IT function on an initial 6-month fixed-term contract in Glasgow (hybrid) . The organisation: This is a great opportunity to step into a leadership role within a well-established global environment, managing a team of five network engineers while helping ensure the smooth delivery of core network services. The Global Network team manages LAN, WAN, Firewall and Internet access technologies across the business, and this role will play a key part in leading day-to-day operations while ensuring BAU work and project activity are delivered effectively. The role: You'll manage a team based across Glasgow and London, overseeing workload allocation, monitoring performance against SLAs and acting as an escalation point for complex network issues . Working closely with other IT team leads and infrastructure teams, you'll ensure tasks are prioritised, processes are followed and work is delivered in line with business expectations. A large part of the role involves coordinating BAU work, managing task backlogs and supporting internal projects , while maintaining strong communication with stakeholders across the organisation. Although this is a people-focused leadership role , solid networking knowledge is important as you'll provide guidance and act as a senior escalation point. You'll ideally have: * Experience leading or managing a network team * Strong stakeholder management and communication skills * Experience coordinating BAU work and internal IT projects * Confidence handling escalations and complex issues * Experience with Jira, ServiceNow or similar ITSM tools * Strong organisational skills and ability to manage competing priorities The offer: The role is based in central Glasgow with hybrid working (3 days in the office) , with occasional early morning calls with international teams. This is an initial 6-month FTC created due to increased workload. While an extension isn't guaranteed, it may be possible depending on business needs. They are offering a competitive salary (happy to discuss over a call). If this sounds of interest, please apply or contact Matt MacAlpine for more information. Cathcart Technology is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.