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Senior HCX Consultant Duration: ASAP until 31st December 2026 Location: UK (Hybrid - with occasional travel to Leeds or Manchester) Engagement Type: Contract (Umbrella/PAYE only - PSC engagements not permitted) We are working with a Platinum VMware Partner seeking an experienced Senior VMware HCX Consultant to support a major enterprise cloud transformation programme. The successful consultant will play a key role in configuring, optimising, and supporting VMware HCX to enable large-scale migrations into a new VMware Cloud Foundation environment. This role will involve close collaboration with platform engineering and migration teams to ensure the HCX platform is correctly configured and tuned to support migration waves. Key Responsibilities Lead the setup, configuration, and tuning of VMware HCX within a VMware Cloud Foundation environment Support large-scale migration events into the target cloud platform Act as a rapid response escalation point during migration activities Collaborate with infrastructure and cloud engineering teams to ensure migration readiness Provide best-practice guidance for HCX performance and stability Participate in planned migration windows, which may occasionally occur outside standard business hours Required Skills & Experience Strong experience with VMware HCX deployment, configuration, and optimisation Proven background supporting enterprise migration programmes Experience working within VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF) environments Solid understanding of VMware infrastructure, networking, and hybrid cloud architectures Ability to troubleshoot and resolve issues quickly during critical migration windows Strong stakeholder communication and consultancy skills Umbrella/PAYE engagement model only (PSC engagements are not permitted for this client) Opportunity to work on a large-scale enterprise cloud migration programme If you are a VMware HCX specialist looking to support a high-profile migration programme within a leading VMware partner, apply now or email

Senior Data Engineer (AWS, Airflow, Python) Based at client locations, working remotely, or based in our Godalming or Milton Keynes offices. Salary up to 65k plus company benefits. About Us Triad Group Plc is an award-winning digital, data, and solutions consultancy with over 35 years' experience primarily serving the UK public sector and central government. We deliver high-quality solutions that make a real difference to users, citizens and consumers. At Triad, collaboration thrives, knowledge is shared, and every voice matters. Our close-knit, supportive culture ensures you're valued from day one. Whether working with cutting-edge technology or shaping strategy for national-scale projects, you'll be trusted, challenged, and empowered to grow. We nurture learning through communities of practice and encourage creativity, autonomy, and innovation. If you're passionate about solving meaningful problems with smart and passionate people, Triad could be the place for you. Glassdoor score of 4.7 96% of our staff would recommend Triad to a friend 100% CEO approval See for yourself some of the work that makes us all so proud: Helping law enforcement with secure intelligence systems that keep the UK safe Supporting the UK's national meteorological service in leveraging supercomputers for next-level weather forecasting Assisting a UK government department responsible for consumer product safety with systems to track unsafe products Powering systems that help the government monitor and reduce greenhouse gas emissions from commercial transport Role Summary Triad is seeking a Senior Data Engineer to play a key role in delivering high-quality data solutions across a range of client assignments, primarily within the UK public sector. You will design, build, and optimise cloud-based data platforms, working closely with multidisciplinary teams to understand data requirements and deliver scalable, reliable, and secure data pipelines. This role offers the opportunity to shape data architecture, influence technical decisions, and contribute to meaningful, data-driven outcomes. Key Responsibilities Design, develop, and maintain scalable data pipelines to extract, transform, and load (ETL) data into cloud-based data platforms, primarily AWS. Create and manage data models that support efficient storage, retrieval, and analysis of data. Utilise AWS services such as S3, EC2, Glue, Aurora, Redshift, DynamoDB and Lambda to architect and maintain cloud data solutions. Maintain modular Terraform based IaC for reliable provisioning of AWS infrastructure. Develop, optimise and maintain robust data pipelines using Apache Airflow. Implement data transformation processes using Python to clean, preprocess, and enrich data for analytical use. Collaborate with data analysts, data scientists, developers, and other stakeholders to understand and integrate data requirements. Monitor, optimise, and tune data pipelines to ensure performance, reliability, and scalability. Identify data quality issues and implement data validation and cleansing processes. Maintain clear and comprehensive documentation covering data pipelines, models, and best practices. Work within a continuous integration environment with automated builds, deployments, and testing. Skills and Experience Strong experience designing and building data pipelines on cloud platforms, particularly AWS. Excellent proficiency in developing ETL processes and data transformation workflows. Strong SQL skills (postgresql) and advanced Python coding capability (essential). Experience working with AWS services such as S3, EC2, Glue, Aurora, Redshift, DynamoDB and Lambda (essential). Understanding of Terraform codebases to create and manage AWS infrastructure. Experience developing, optimising, and maintaining data pipelines using Apache Airflow. Familiarity with distributed data processing systems such as Spark or Databricks. Experience working with high-performing, low-latency, or large-volume data systems. Ability to collaborate effectively within cross-functional, agile, delivery-focused teams. Experience defining data models, metadata, and data dictionaries to ensure consistency and accuracy. Qualifications & Certifications A degree or equivalent qualification in Computer Science, Data Science, or a related discipline (desirable). Due to the nature of this position, you must be willing and eligible to achieve a minimum of SC clearance . To be eligible, you must have been a resident in the UK for a minimum of 5 years and have the right to work in the UK. Triad's Commitment to You As a growing and ambitious company, Triad prioritises your development and well-being: Continuous Training & Development: Access to top-rated Udemy Business courses. Work Environment: Collaborative, creative, and free from discrimination. Benefits: 25 days of annual leave, plus bank holidays. Matched pension contributions (5%). Private healthcare with Bupa. Gym membership support or Lakeshore Fitness access. Perkbox membership. Cycle-to-work scheme. What Our Colleagues Have to Say Please see for yourself on Glassdoor and our "Day in the Life" videos at the bottom of our Careers Page. Our Selection Process After applying for the role, our in-house talent team will contact you to discuss Triad and the position. If shortlisted, you will be invited for: A technical test including numerical, logical and verbal reasoning A technical interview with our consultants A management interview to assess cultural fit We aim to complete interviews and progress candidates to offer stage within 2-3 weeks of the initial conversation. Other Information If this role is of interest to you or you would like further information, please contact X and submit your application now. Triad is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified people regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion, or belief. We are proud that our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible to disabled people who meet the minimum criteria for any role. Triad is a signatory to the Tech Talent Charter and a Disability Confident Leader.

Senior Backend Software Engineer - Cloud-Native Platform Up to 85,000 Hybrid (Nottinghamshire HQ) 3 days a week in their East Midlands Head Office (not negotiable) I'm delighted to be once again recruiting on behalf of my technology-led client that's building a modern, cloud-native platform from the ground up. They're looking for a Senior Backend Software Engineer to join a high-performing team focused on delivering scalable, secure, and high-quality services using the latest tools and engineering practices. This is a hands-on role for someone who enjoys solving complex problems, working in a microservices environment, and contributing to architectural decisions. The team values clean code, automation, and continuous improvement-and they're looking for someone who shares that mindset. Key responsibilities as the Senior Back-End Software Engineer are: Design and develop backend services using Node.js and TypeScript , deployed in a cloud-native environment. Build and maintain GraphQL and REST APIs to support a range of digital products and integrations. Collaborate with architects, product managers, and other engineers to shape scalable technical solutions. Integrate with third-party platforms and services, including content systems, payment providers, and internal tools. Contribute to CI/CD pipelines, infrastructure automation, and DevOps practices. Promote engineering best practices across testing, documentation, and code quality. Stay up-to-date with emerging technologies and bring innovative ideas to the team. Skills & Experience needed: Essential: Strong experience with Node.js and TypeScript Proven background in microservices architecture Solid understanding of GraphQL and RESTful API design Experience with SQL and NoSQL databases Familiarity with CI/CD, automated testing, and modern development workflows Desirable: Experience with Azure or other cloud platforms Knowledge of Infrastructure as Code (e.g., Terraform) Exposure to event-driven architecture and messaging systems Containerization and orchestration experience (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes) Package & Working Model Salary: Up to 90,000 Hybrid working: 3 days per week onsite in Nottinghamshire HQ Flexible hours and collaborative team culture Opportunity to work on a greenfield platform using modern technologies If you're a senior engineer looking for a fresh challenge in a tech-first environment, I'd love to speak with you. Drop me a message for a confidential chat or to learn more about the team and the opportunity. Studies suggest that women tend not to apply for a job if their CV isn't a perfect fit. Here, talent takes precedence over experience. So, if you like the role and think you could be awesome at it in time, go ahead and apply.

Manager - Disaster Recovery Testing Closing Date: 30/03/2026 at 23:59 Interviews will take place week commencing 06/04/2026 FTC until 30/04/2027 A bit about the role Working in close partnership with the Business Continuity Manager and the Head of Platforms & Infrastructure Engineering, the Disaster Recovery Specialist will play a critical role in strengthening Homes England's operational resilience. You will be joining a highly skilled and collaborative Digital and Risk community, committed to safeguarding mission-critical services and ensuring business continuity across the agency. This role will lead the development and implementation of a robust disaster recovery testing framework, providing assurance that Homes England's mission critical systems and infrastructure can be restored quickly and effectively following a disruption, minimising downtime, data loss and operational disruption. You will design, coordinate and embed quarterly disaster recovery tests, beginning with a critical system in Q1& Q2 2026/27, ensuring testing is structured, proportionate and aligned to government standards. You will work collaboratively with Digital, Business Continuity and Risk Management partners, as well as function owners and other key stakeholders. You will take a leading role in the design and execution of scenario-based exercises to validate DR & BC arrangements and managing risks identified through testing to drive continuous improvement. You will also produce clear reporting and executive-level papers, ensuring compliance with Government Cyber Security Policy 007 and evidencing controls for GovAssure. This is a rare opportunity to lay the foundations of a comprehensive disaster recovery testing approach within a fast-evolving national organisation with real social purpose. As Homes England modernises its technology estate and operating model, your work will ensure the agency can respond confidently to disruption and protect the services communities rely on. A bit about you You'll be comfortable leading the development and delivery of disaster recovery and business continuity testing within a complex organisation. With deep technical knowledge and practical experience of disaster recovery, risk management and business continuity you will confidently translate technical detail into clear, actionable insights for business stakeholders. Delivering resilience at this scale requires working at pace with confidence and influence. You will be resilient, organised and comfortable working with senior stakeholders across the wider business who have competing priorities. Your discussions will always be shaped by a strong understanding of operational impact, regulatory requirements and organisational risk. As an experienced disaster recovery professional, you will bring excellent written and verbal communication skills, strong stakeholder management capability and the ability to navigate complex challenges with sound judgement. You'll enjoy working collaboratively, leading scenario-based exercises and driving continuous improvement as threats, technologies and business needs evolve. If you also bring experience within the public sector, familiarity with government digital standards, or professional accreditation such as BCI or DRII membership, that would be highly advantageous. Who are we? Homes England: The Housing and Regeneration Agency We believe that affordable, quality homes in well-designed places are key to improving people's lives. As the government's housing and regeneration agency, we create thriving new places and transform urban areas, combining the full breadth of our powers, expertise, land, capital and influence to bring investment to communities and get more homes built. How? We form long-term partnerships that bridge the gap between the public and private sector to meet local needs and aspirations. We use our influence to champion the creation of sustainable homes, communities and places that are brilliantly designed for the people that live there now, and in the future. And we use our funding and support to build a more resilient, diverse and innovative housing sector, helping new entrants in the market, encouraging modern methods of construction and design, and promoting the utmost attention to building safety. Together with our partners, we're accelerating the pace of house building, remediation and regeneration across the country, as we seek to deliver ever more affordable homes in places people are proud to call home for generations to come. What we offer As well as a competitive salary and 33 days annual leave, we are committed to 50/50 hybrid working. We'll support you, wherever possible, so that you don't miss out on what matters to you. Membership of the Homes and Communities Agency Pension Scheme, which is a contributory defined benefit scheme with the amount you receive on retirement based on your salary and years worked at the Agency. Internal applicants: please note that if you are successful, the salary you are offered will be in accordance with our pay policy. You can find details on the HR Hub SharePoint site. If you ever need a bit of extra help, we have a great employee assistance programme, a wide range of healthcare plans, financial wellbeing support and access to many great discounts with leading high street names. Our range of network groups are also there to support you to be yourself at work and play a key role in helping shape our future. If you are a member of a professional body, we'll pay for your membership and once you get your digital kit, you'll be good to go. Homes England are a geographically diverse community. We work to a 50/50 office/ home based model. Moving back into our office environments has enabled us to utilise our space and time together in the most collaborative way. We would encourage all applicants to apply as soon as possible as we may close vacancies early should we receive a high number of applications. We also encourage you to apply using the full application option as opposed to quick apply, this is especially important if you would like to indicate to us that you would like to be considered under the disability confident scheme. We're a diverse team of more than 1,000 professionals spanning 17 professions, helping Homes England to be effective, efficient and deliver for communities. Our people remain at the heart of everything we do, and we're committed to building an Agency that not only reflects the diverse communities we serve, but also champions inclusion in how we shape homes and places across the country. For more information about our EDI strategy please see our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Report 2024 to 2025 - Second Edition - GOV.UK You will be required to have the Right to Work in the UK and Homes England do not offer visa sponsorship. If your application is shortlisted to interview we will require you to provide proof of your Right to Work in the UK at this stage. 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Senior Cloud Engineer Manchester Hybrid £80,000+ Are you a Senior Cloud Engineer who enjoys solving complex engineering problems, shaping cloud platforms, and improving how teams build and deliver software? We're looking for an experienced engineer to play a key role in designing and delivering scalable cloud and Developer Experience solutions within a modern, engineering led environment. This is a hands on position offering real ownership across architecture, delivery and platform evolution. You'll work alongside talented engineers to build resilient, secure and highly automated cloud systems, helping development teams move faster through better tooling, infrastructure and engineering practices. What You'll Be Doing Leading the design and delivery of cloud based solutions and platform capabilities Owning significant technical components from concept through to production Writing high quality, maintainable and testable code Designing scalable, loosely coupled systems across multiple services Driving best practice across performance, resilience, security and observability Contributing to solution design and technical decision making Supporting roadmap planning and identifying platform improvements Championing automation, modern tooling and engineering standards What We're Looking For Strong hands on experience with AWS Experience using Terraform for infrastructure as code CI/CD experience using GitHub Actions or similar tooling Solid understanding of cloud architecture and platform engineering principles Experience building and maintaining shared infrastructure or developer platforms Strong testing mindset and experience writing testable code Knowledge of Git and distributed version control Exposure to cloud cost optimisation and FinOps practices Tech Environment AWS Azure Terraform GitHub GitHub Actions Jira Confluence VS Code PyCharm Why Apply? Genuine technical ownership and autonomy Opportunity to influence engineering direction and tooling Modern cloud first environment Collaborative engineering culture Complex, meaningful technical challenges

Our client is embarking on a major network modernisation programme across multiple critical sites and is looking for an experienced Senior Cisco Network Consultant to play a key role in delivering high-impact infrastructure change. This is a delivery-focused contract role suited to hands-on Cisco specialist Network Engineers who enjoy ownership, technical depth, and working on meaningful, business-critical projects. Client Details Michael Page are proud to be partnered with an established NHS Trust recognised for its commitment to delivering high-quality services across the South Wales region. As part of a mid-sized team, the successful candidate will play a key role in supporting the organisation's network infrastructure. Description As the Cisco Network Consultant, you will be instrumental in a large-scale refresh of core switching, firewall infrastructure, identity services, and network inventory governance. This is not a support role - it's a hands-on engineering position where you will design, build, migrate and deliver real transformation. Day-to-day you will: Lead Major Core Upgrades - Take ownership of Cisco core switch replacements, including Catalyst 9600 deployments, across critical enterprise sites. Deliver High-Impact Security Projects - Execute firewall upgrades, new deployments, and FMC implementations within live production environments. Drive Cisco ISE Implementation - Design and roll out enterprise LAN authentication solutions with full policy integration and handover. Work on a Structured Transformation Programme - Contribute to a clear pipeline of core, edge, security, and inventory modernisation projects. Operate in a Complex, Business-Critical Environment - Apply high-level Layer 3 expertise while delivering change with minimal disruption. Hands-On, Delivery-Focused Contract Role - Ideal for senior engineers who enjoy ownership, technical depth, and measurable outcomes. The role will be 5 days per week on-site, dedicated to 1 of 3 sites in the South Wales region, all easily commutable from Cardiff. Profile As the successful candidate for the Cisco Network Consultant position, you should have: Proven experience delivering Cisco core switch deployments (design through migration) Strong Layer 3 routing expertise within enterprise environments Deep knowledge of Cisco firewall platforms (deployment & upgrade lifecycle) Practical experience with Cisco FMC Demonstrable Cisco ISE design and deployment capability Strong troubleshooting, documentation and change control experience Ability to operate confidently in high-availability, business-critical environments Job Offer Day rate of 400 - 550 Inside IR35 6 Month Contract (Likely Extension) If you are an experienced Cisco Network Consultant seeking an interim position in an established NHS Trust, we encourage you to apply. Interviews and start dates will be ASAP.

A high-growth institutional trading business in the digital assets market is expanding its London team and hiring a Quant Developer to join its OTC pricing function. This is a great opportunity to join a successful firm adding headcount as it continues to grow, and to work on highly visible quantitative systems that sit at the core of pricing, hedging and liquidity decisions. The role offers a rare blend of quantitative research partnership and hands-on production engineering, making it ideal for someone who enjoys solving real market problems in a fast-paced trading environment. THE ROLE: Quant Developer OTC Pricing This is a senior-level quant development role within the OTC pricing team, focused on turning quantitative ideas into robust, production-grade trading and pricing solutions. The successful candidate will work very closely with quantitative researchers, contributing not only to implementation but also to the design and refinement of pricing and liquidity models. The role combines research-oriented modelling in Python with production engineering in Java. You will use Python to analyse data, test ideas and support model development, while using Java to build and enhance high-performance pricing infrastructure used in a live, global trading environment. You will be involved in the development of pricing logic, flow analysis, spread optimisation and automated hedging tools. The role also includes working on distributed systems challenges in a 24/7 multi-region environment, where reliability, consistency and performance are critical. This is a high-impact position for someone who enjoys applying quantitative thinking to real trading and pricing problems at scale. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: Quant Developer OTC Pricing Build and enhance quantitative pricing, hedging and optimisation models within a high-performance Java framework Work alongside quantitative researchers to analyse large datasets and translate research into production-ready solutions Use Python for model prototyping, data analysis, signal investigation and backtesting activity Develop and improve pricing skew, spread and liquidity optimisation logic Design and implement automated hedging strategies, taking into account execution risk, liquidity and market impact Support pricing system deployment across distributed, multi-region architecture with a focus on uptime and consistency Analyse client trading behaviour, including flow quality, decay and pricing performance, to support more effective pricing decisions Contribute to the ongoing evolution of tools and systems used in a live institutional trading environment REQUIRED - SKILLS/EXPERIENCE: Quant Developer OTC Pricing Strong Java development experience, ideally 5+ years Deep understanding of object-oriented design, concurrency, and high-performance distributed systems Proficient in Python; Including use of libraries such as NumPy, SciPy and Pandas for quantitative analysis and prototyping Proven experience applying numerical optimisation techniques and/or machine learning methods to pricing, trading or market-related problems Prior experience in client pricing, electronic trading, or a closely related quantitative trading environment Exposure to liquid markets such as FX, equities, ETFs or crypto Strong academic background in a quantitative discipline such as Mathematics, Physics or Quantitative Finance Ability to operate effectively in a role that bridges quantitative modelling and production engineering DESIRABLE - SKILLS/EXPERIENCE: Quant Developer OTC Pricing Familiarity with low-latency system optimisation, such as GC tuning or tools/frameworks used in high-performance messaging environments Understanding of derivatives pricing and risk management, particularly across products such as futures, forwards, NDFs and CFDs KDB+/Q Exposure to AWS, Docker and Kubernetes

Senior Site Reliability Engineer (SRE) Remote 12-month contract (high chance of extension) Job Description Join a global pioneer in the video game industry and own the reliability of high-traffic, revenue-critical platforms used by millions worldwide. As a Senior SRE, you'll shape the architecture, improve platform-wide resiliency, and ensure services stay performant, scalable, and secure. This isn't just about maintaining a single system, you'll influence reliability across multiple services, driving improvements that touch the entire ecosystem. Key Responsibilities Lead incident response and troubleshooting for production systems, resolving high-severity issues and driving post-incident improvements. Influence architecture to improve platform-wide reliability, resiliency, and operational efficiency, ensuring services remain available under heavy load. Drive containerisation best practices and manage Kubernetes-based workloads at scale. Build and maintain event-driven architectures that scale globally while ensuring fault-tolerance and high availability. Automate infrastructure provisioning, deployment, and monitoring using Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, CloudFormation, Ansible, CDK). Collaborate with engineering, product, and security teams to define SLOs, SLIs, and error budgets across services. Provide mentorship, advocate SRE best practices, and ensure teams are empowered to deliver resilient, reliable systems. Experience / Must-Have Skills Extensive experience in AWS and AWS-managed services (EC2, Lambda, S3, VPC, CloudWatch, CloudTrail, IAM, EKS, Service Catalog, multi-account environments). Strong Kubernetes / container orchestration experience, including EKS, OpenShift, Docker, and service mesh. Deep understanding of networking fundamentals: DNS, VPCs, routing, load balancing, TCP/IP, firewall policies. Proven track record in incident response and troubleshooting at scale. Hands-on experience with infrastructure automation and CI/CD pipelines. Experience designing event-driven architectures and resilient systems. High level of autonomy, able to influence platform-wide decisions and architect for reliability across services. Ability and desire to mentor junior staff Bonus: experience in gaming, interactive entertainment, or other high-traffic, global-scale platforms. If you are interested in this role, please feel free to submit your CV.

Senior Infrastructure Engineer - Citrix, VMWare, Linux, SC or DV Cleared is required by our government services client based in Milton Keynes, Bucks. Commutable from Luton, North London Northampton, East Midlands, Peterborough, Bedford. Hybrid working Working in an SC Security Cleared environment. You will hold current SC or DV (Developed Vetting) Security Clearance (or be eligible to obtain). 610 per day inside IR35 plus weekday (50) and weekend (100) on-call We are seeking an experienced Infrastructure Engineer with strong hands on capability across VMWare, Citrix, and Linux platforms. Skills and Experience required Good general depth of skills across various core technologies VMware-Configuration, updates, awareness, NSX Linux/Debian-Scripting, updates, migrations, general supportCitrix-updates, migrations, general support Windows Mgt-PKI, IDAM, RBACS Cloud-Azure/AWS Working experience and exposure across hardware and software Worked with third party suppliers to provide and engage and support development Comfortable supporting documentation and knowledge enhancement Private and Public Cloud exposure. You will support, maintain, and enhance our enterprise infrastructure, ensuring reliability, performance, and security across all systems. proactive engineer with excellent troubleshooting skills, strong technical breadth, and the ability to work collaboratively within a busy operations environment. - SmartSourcing are a Disability Confident Employer and we promote, celebrate and value diversity, we are committed to promoting equality and inclusion for all.

VMWare Engineer Rate - 525 - 550 (Daily) Location - Manchester (Hybrid) Duration - 4 Months (Initially) Ir35 - Inside (Must use an umbrella company) We are seeking a Senior VMware Engineer (Contractor) with a minimum of 5 years of hands-on experience provisioning and managing Linux and Windows virtual machines in enterprise VMware environments. This is a contract engagement supporting a higher education institution's virtual infrastructure modernisation and operational support initiatives. The contractor will provide advanced engineering expertise across VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF), VMware ESXi, VMware vSphere, and VMware NSX-T, ensuring stability, scalability, and performance of mission-critical academic and research systems. Scope of Work Provision, configure, and manage Linux and Windows VMs in enterprise clusters. Deploy and manage workloads within VMware Cloud Foundation environments. Install, configure, patch, and upgrade VMware ESXi hosts. Administer and optimise VMware vSphere clusters, including HA, DRS, and vMotion. Design and manage network virtualisation using VMware NSX-T. Perform VM lifecycle management (build, template creation, cloning, migration, decommissioning). Conduct performance monitoring, capacity planning, and resource optimisation. Support storage integration (SAN/NAS/vSAN) and ensure optimal IOPS performance. Implement and support backup, replication, and disaster recovery solutions. Provide advanced troubleshooting and root cause analysis. Document architecture, configurations, and operational procedures. Collaborate with infrastructure, security, networking, and research computing teams. Deliverables Fully provisioned and optimised virtual machine environments. Updated and documented VMware architecture diagrams and configurations. Performance optimisation and capacity planning reports. Resolved infrastructure incidents within agreed SLAs. Knowledge transfer documentation and handover sessions (if required at contract completion). Required Experience & Skills Minimum 5+ years of enterprise VMware engineering experience. Proven track record provisioning Linux (RHEL, Ubuntu, etc.) and Windows Server VMs. Strong hands-on expertise in VCF, ESXi, vSphere, and NSX-T. Experience in higher education, research institutions, or large multi-tenant environments preferred. Solid understanding of storage, networking, and security integration. Automation and scripting skills (PowerCLI, PowerShell, Bash, Python). Experience with vCenter administration and cluster design. Strong troubleshooting and performance tuning capabilities. Preferred Qualifications VMware certifications (VCP-DCV, VCAP). Experience with automation/orchestration (VMware Aria/vRealise, Ansible). Hybrid cloud experience (Azure, AWS, VMware Cloud). Experience supporting research computing or HPC workloads. Familiarity with ITIL-based change management processes. Contractor Expectations Ability to work independently with minimal supervision. Deliver results within defined project timelines. Participate in change advisory board (CAB) meetings as required. Provide regular status updates to project stakeholders. Availability for occasional after-hours maintenance windows.

Senior Atlassian Data Center Engineer Senior Atlassian Systems Engineer Summer-Browning Associates is currently assisting our client in the public sector, who is seeking a Senior Atlassian Data Center Engineer for an initial 6-month assignment, with the possibility of extension. Location: Hybrid working - London/Glasgow The ideal candidate will have a strong background in Atlassian Engineering, with the following skills and experience: Proven experience in administering, configuring, and supporting Atlassian Data Center, specifically Jira and Confluence. Experience in L2/L3 incident resolution for production systems. Ability to lead the execution of non-production and production changes under approved change records. Proficient in JVM tuning and index management. In-depth knowledge of Jira Service Management and Confluence, including configuration and workflow modifications. Experience with upgrading Atlassian Data Center configurations and maintaining resilient infrastructure. Familiarity with Atlassian architecture, focusing on Jira, Jira Service Management, and Confluence, along with a thorough understanding of modular workflows, permission schemes, and notification schemes.Experience working in public sector or defence secure environments. To apply, please submit your updated CV for consideration.

Title : Linux Kernel Engineer Company : Telecoms Location : Cambridge (on site) Pay : Up to 85,000 + excellent benefits Company : One of the most advanced and (genuinely) passionate telecoms teams, developing infrastructure literally keeping millions of the British public safe, are looking for a Senior Software Engineer with expertise in Linux Kernel development to join the team. This role is live due to general growth; demand is exceptionally high for their best-in-class products and R&D is constant, so their base platform needs constant innovation. Role : You will be a significant senior hire, with significant engineering responsibility including for the trialing of new open-source technologies, as well as the prototyping of novel systems. Much of your work will focus on performance optimisation; strong C++ skills are critical for your success in this position . About you: 4+ years' commercial development experience Excellent kernel-level experience Excellent C++ skills Willing to work on site You love solving hard-core engineering problems surrounded by intelligent people who love what they do Full details are available. Please don't hesitate to get in touch.

VMware Engineer 525 a day (Inside IR35 ) Manchester (2 days onsite) 4 months We are seeking a Senior VMware Engineer (Contractor) with hands-on experience provisioning and managing Linux and Windows virtual machines in enterprise VMware environments. This is a contract engagement supporting a higher education institution's virtual infrastructure modernisation and operational support initiatives.The contractor will provide advanced engineering expertise across VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF), VMware ESXi, VMware vSphere, and VMware NSX-T, ensuring stability, scalability, and performance of mission-critical academic and research systems. Scope of Work Provision, configure, and manage Linux and Windows VMs in enterprise clusters. Deploy and manage workloads within VMware Cloud Foundation environments. Install, configure, patch, and upgrade VMware ESXi hosts. Administer and optimise VMware vSphere clusters, including HA, DRS, and vMotion. Design and manage network virtualisation using VMware NSX-T. Perform VM lifecycle management (build, template creation, cloning, migration, decommissioning) Conduct performance monitoring, capacity planning, and resource optimisation. Support storage integration (SAN/NAS/vSAN) and ensure optimal IOPS performance. Implement and support backup, replication, and disaster recovery solutions. Provide advanced troubleshooting and root cause analysis. Document architecture, configurations, and operational procedures Collaborate with infrastructure, security, networking, and research computing teams. Deliverables Fully provisioned and optimised virtual machine environments. Updated and documented VMware architecture diagrams and configurations. Performance optimisation and capacity planning reports. Resolved infrastructure incidents within agreed SLAs Knowledge transfer documentation and handover sessions (if required at contract completion) Required Experience & Skills VMware engineering experience. Proven track record provisioning Linux (RHEL, Ubuntu, etc.) and Windows Server VMs Strong hands-on expertise in VCF, ESXi, vSphere, and NSX-T. Experience in higher education, research institutions, or multi-tenant environments preferred. Solid understanding of storage, networking, and security integration Automation and scripting skills (PowerCLI, PowerShell, Bash, Python) Experience with vCenter administration and cluster design Strong troubleshooting and performance tuning capabilities. VMware certifications (VCP-DCV, VCAP) Experience with automation/orchestration (VMware Aria/vRealise, Ansible) Hybrid cloud experience (Azure, AWS, VMware Cloud). Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at (url removed)

Azure Engineer - AZ104 - CCNP - Banking Excellent opportunity opens for an Azure Engineer to join a growing International Bank. You will be responsible for supporting, changing/enhancing and maintaining the cloud infrastructure using Azure services. The successful candidate will have proven experience with Azure cloud infrastructure, traditional networking skills and a hands on 3rd line background. Key Responsibilities: Design, deploy, and maintain cloud infrastructure using Azure services Collaborate with the IT team to develop and implement cloud migration strategies Delivery of 2nd/3rd line operational support for IT services including working with 3rd party providers Design, implement, and maintain complex IT infrastructure solutions that meet the bank's business needs Monitor and optimize cloud infrastructure performance and costs Supporting IT Application and Change and Delivery Teams on a pipeline of IT Operations maintenance and enhancement activities Troubleshoot and resolve any issues related to Azure services Supporting IT Infrastructure Changes by providing technical expertise at CAB meetings and where required, the technical resources to implement changes Vulnerability and endpoint management across the infrastructure estate prioritising remediation, risk levels and closure within SLA Monitor the performance of systems and troubleshoot any issues that arise Collaborate with other IT teams to ensure the security and integrity of our systems Keep up to date with the latest technology trends and make recommendations for improvement Maintain documentation and standards for IT infrastructure operations Provide technical expertise and support to other IT teams and business units Participate in disaster recovery planning and testing and implement security measures to protect against cyber threats and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements Communicate effectively with various stakeholders, including senior management, to present technical solutions and plans Working with Head of IT Operations, Chief Technology Officer and 3rd party specialists on the design of new IT platforms Promote and leverage the bank's Technology platforms to improve Technology services that are delivered to users and customers Work with projects and changes to utilise existing platforms to deliver enhancements and new services that align with the bank's strategy Support, development and enhancement of cloud services (IAAS, PAAS and SAAS) Key Skills: Ability to work in a small team and specializing Analytical thinker as well as strong Planning, Problem Solving and organization skills Effective communicator Strong networking skills Strong 3rd line skills Experience managing and delivering IT platforms Proactive can do' approach and lateral thinker Experience with Office 365 administration, including Microsoft teams. SQL Server management Experience of ITSM systems (Sunrise would be beneficial) Expert technical experience of a Server, VMWare, SAN General Network administration and troubleshooting (Firewalls, VLANs, subnetting, VPNs, DNS, DHCP, Wi-Fi, etc). 3 years+ experience specializing supporting and administering Microsoft Servers (2012 - 2019), Active Directory, Group Policy, Desktops (Windows 11) and Applications (M365). Experience with Office 365 administration, including Microsoft teams. Experience of vulnerability, endpoint management and security patching tools (Tenable, NinjaOne) Experience of software management automation tools (Nerdio, SCCM, Intune, Chocolatey) Experience of PAAS IT Monitoring Tools (AppDynamics, Dynatrace, Datadog) Ability to create and maintain technical documentation Experience supporting Microsoft AVD Interested? Please Apply! Senior IT Engineer Azure Azure Engineer Azure Specialist Network Networking Azure AWS Cloud Infrastructure IT Infrastructure Operations VMware Platform as a Service (PAAS) IAAS SAAS Microsoft Intune Cloud Infrastructure Virtual Desktop Role-Based Access Control CCNP Az104 ITILv4 Network Networking CCNJ AZ-104 AZ 104 AZ - 104 AZ- 104 AZ -104 AZ 104 Azure Administrator Associate Certification (AZ-104)

Azure Engineer - AZ104 - CCNP - Banking Excellent opportunity opens for an Azure Engineer to join a growing International Bank. You will be responsible for supporting, changing/enhancing and maintaining the cloud infrastructure using Azure services. The successful candidate will have proven experience with Azure cloud infrastructure , traditional networking skills and a hands on 3rd line background. Key Responsibilities: Design, deploy, and maintain cloud infrastructure using Azure services Collaborate with the IT team to develop and implement cloud migration strategies Delivery of 2nd/3rd line operational support for IT services including working with 3rd party providers Design, implement, and maintain complex IT infrastructure solutions that meet the bank's business needs Monitor and optimize cloud infrastructure performance and costs Supporting IT Application and Change and Delivery Teams on a pipeline of IT Operations maintenance and enhancement activities Troubleshoot and resolve any issues related to Azure services Supporting IT Infrastructure Changes by providing technical expertise at CAB meetings and where required, the technical resources to implement changes Vulnerability and endpoint management across the infrastructure estate prioritising remediation, risk levels and closure within SLA Monitor the performance of systems and troubleshoot any issues that arise Collaborate with other IT teams to ensure the security and integrity of our systems Keep up to date with the latest technology trends and make recommendations for improvement Maintain documentation and standards for IT infrastructure operations Provide technical expertise and support to other IT teams and business units Participate in disaster recovery planning and testing and implement security measures to protect against cyber threats and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements Communicate effectively with various stakeholders, including senior management, to present technical solutions and plans Working with Head of IT Operations, Chief Technology Officer and 3rd party specialists on the design of new IT platforms Promote and leverage the bank's Technology platforms to improve Technology services that are delivered to users and customers Work with projects and changes to utilise existing platforms to deliver enhancements and new services that align with the bank's strategy Support, development and enhancement of cloud services (IAAS, PAAS and SAAS) Key Skills: Ability to work in a small team and specializing Analytical thinker as well as strong Planning, Problem Solving and organization skills Effective communicator Strong networking skills Strong 3rd line skills Experience managing and delivering IT platforms Proactive can do' approach and lateral thinker Experience with Office 365 administration, including Microsoft teams. SQL Server management Experience of ITSM systems (Sunrise would be beneficial) Expert technical experience of a Server, VMWare, SAN General Network administration and troubleshooting (Firewalls, VLANs, subnetting, VPNs, DNS, DHCP, Wi-Fi, etc). 3 years+ experience specializing supporting and administering Microsoft Servers (2012 - 2019), Active Directory, Group Policy, Desktops (Windows 11) and Applications (M365). Experience with Office 365 administration, including Microsoft teams. Experience of vulnerability, endpoint management and security patching tools (Tenable, NinjaOne) Experience of software management automation tools (Nerdio, SCCM, Intune, Chocolatey) Experience of PAAS IT Monitoring Tools (AppDynamics, Dynatrace, Datadog) Ability to create and maintain technical documentation Experience supporting Microsoft AVD Interested? Please Apply! Senior IT Engineer Azure Azure Engineer Azure Specialist Network Networking Azure AWS Cloud Infrastructure IT Infrastructure Operations VMware Platform as a Service (PAAS) IAAS SAAS Microsoft Intune Cloud Infrastructure Virtual Desktop Role-Based Access Control CCNP Az104 ITILv4 Network Networking CCNJ AZ-104 AZ 104 AZ - 104 AZ- 104 AZ -104 AZ 104 Azure Administrator Associate Certification (AZ-104)

Senior Atlassian Data Center Engineer | Senior Atlassian Systems Engineer Summer-Browning Associates is currently assisting our client in the public sector, who is seeking a Senior Atlassian Data Center Engineer for an initial 6-month assignment, with the possibility of extension. Location: Hybrid working - London/Glasgow The ideal candidate will have a strong background in Atlassian Engineering, with the following skills and experience: Proven experience in administering, configuring, and supporting Atlassian Data Center, specifically Jira and Confluence. Experience in L2/L3 incident resolution for production systems. Ability to lead the execution of non-production and production changes under approved change records. Proficient in JVM tuning and index management. In-depth knowledge of Jira Service Management and Confluence, including configuration and workflow modifications. Experience with upgrading Atlassian Data Center configurations and maintaining resilient infrastructure. Familiarity with Atlassian architecture, focusing on Jira, Jira Service Management, and Confluence, along with a thorough understanding of modular workflows, permission schemes, and notification schemes. Experience working in public sector or defence secure environments. To apply, please submit your updated CV for consideration.

Senior Electronic Security Systems Engineer - Eligibility for SC Clearance is ESSENTIAL Location: Southampton Salary: Up to £70,000 (DOE) A great opportunity for an experienced Electronic Security Systems Engineer to step into a senior role supporting the protection of critical infrastructure across the Southeast. You'll act as the technical lead for ESS, ensuring systems are compliant, resilient and continuously improving. What You'll Be Doing Provide expert guidance on Electronic Security Systems to support the organisation's wider protective security strategy. Ensure all security upgrades and projects meet internal security standards, relevant legislation and industry guidance. Collaborate with IT/OT teams, integrators and Tier 1 contractors to deliver compliant security system enhancements. Support the operation, maintenance and optimisation of core platforms including CCTV, IDS, Access Control and PSIM. Drive innovation through AI, automation and digital integration to modernise security operations. Work closely with the Alarm Monitoring Centre to improve system performance and incident response. Maintain strong relationships with system suppliers and stay ahead of emerging technologies and roadmaps. Promote security awareness across the business and participate in on-call duties as required. What We're Looking For 5+ years' experience in a similar Electronic Security Systems Engineering role (CNI/utilities experience beneficial). Strong technical expertise in ESS design, specification, integration and assurance. Solid understanding of relevant security legislation, standards and NPSA guidance. Experience with compliance auditing and integrated system development. Confident stakeholder management skills, ideally with experience working alongside police or security agencies. Ability to work independently, manage complex workloads and travel across the region. Full UK driving licence and own vehicle. Membership of a recognised security body with a commitment to continued professional development. Eligibility for SC clearance.

Senior Electronic Security Systems Engineer - Eligibility for SC Clearance is ESSENTIAL Location: Worthing, Sussex Salary: Up to £70,000 (DOE) A great opportunity for an experienced Electronic Security Systems Engineer to step into a senior role supporting the protection of critical infrastructure across the Southeast. You'll act as the technical lead for ESS, ensuring systems are compliant, resilient and continuously improving. What You'll Be Doing Provide expert guidance on Electronic Security Systems to support the organisation's wider protective security strategy. Ensure all security upgrades and projects meet internal security standards, relevant legislation and industry guidance. Collaborate with IT/OT teams, integrators and Tier 1 contractors to deliver compliant security system enhancements. Support the operation, maintenance and optimisation of core platforms including CCTV, IDS, Access Control and PSIM. Drive innovation through AI, automation and digital integration to modernise security operations. Work closely with the Alarm Monitoring Centre to improve system performance and incident response. Maintain strong relationships with system suppliers and stay ahead of emerging technologies and roadmaps. Promote security awareness across the business and participate in on-call duties as required. What We're Looking For 5+ years' experience in a similar Electronic Security Systems Engineering role (CNI/utilities experience beneficial). Strong technical expertise in ESS design, specification, integration and assurance. Solid understanding of relevant security legislation, standards and NPSA guidance. Experience with compliance auditing and integrated system development. Confident stakeholder management skills, ideally with experience working alongside police or security agencies. Ability to work independently, manage complex workloads and travel across the region. Full UK driving licence and own vehicle. Membership of a recognised security body with a commitment to continued professional development. Eligibility for SC clearance.