Role: SC Cleared Network Engineer Location: Farnborough (2 to 3 days per week onsite) Length: 6 months Rate: 750 to 800 via umbrella CANDIDATES MUST HOLD ACTIVE SC CLEARANCE AND BE SOLE UK NATIONALS DUE TO THE NATURE OF THE WORK AND INDUSTRY The Role As a Senior Network Engineer, you will be responsible for delivering engineering excellence across one or more technology domains by providing deep technical insight, drive continuous improvement, and ensure solutions are robust, scalable, and aligned with strategic objectives. Day-to-day, you'll lead the design, implementation and support of complex technology solutions, ensuring high performance, reliability, and security. As the Senior Engineer, you will also act as a technical authority, mentoring junior engineers and collaborating across teams to deliver integrated solutions. Your responsibilities will include: Leading the design, implementation and support of enterprise-grade solutions across one or more technology domains Take ownership of complex technical deliverables, ensuring quality, performance, and alignment with architectural and strategic standards and provide technical leadership and mentoring to Engineers and Associate Engineers, supporting their development and integration into the team Collaborate with principal engineers, architects and capability leads to align engineering outputs with strategic goals Represent engineering in cross-functional discussions, influencing decisions and driving alignment across teams Contribute to technology roadmaps and continuous improvement initiatives Ensure compliance with security, performance and operational standards and proactively identify and mitigate risks across engineering deliverables and service operations Essential experience of the Senior Network Engineer: Experience with large-scale, multi-site enterprise networks across LAN, WAN, datacentre, and hybrid-cloudoud environments Knowledge of routing and switching protocols including BGP, OSPF, VXLAN, EVPN, WI-FI and Network Authentication Protocols (e.g. 802.1x), across Cisco Catalyst/Nexus/WLC, Cisco Meraki, Palo Alto, Dell products. Familiarity with Cisco, Palo Alto, and F5 security solutions, including firewalls, intrusion prevention/detection systems, and network access control solutions Eperience with software defined Networking including virtualization technologies such as VMWare NSX-T Experience in producing detailed network designs and documentation aligned with business and security requirements Has experience with network automation, supported by development teams Essential qualifications for the Senior Network Engineer: CCNP or equivalent industry experience Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience). This role is 37 hours per week based at Farnborough. To cover shift patterns between (Apply online only) GMT you may be asked to work at specific times. As part of a commitment to maintaining high service availability and rapid incident response, this role will be required to participate in an on-call rota. This responsibility reflects the trust placed in the role to act swiftly and decisively when critical systems are impacted. At our Farnborough site exciting work takes place at our state-of-the-art facility, with high-energy laser technologies, our 5m pressurised wind tunnel which has a simulation capability that is unique in the UK and our large research and development projects is a real hub of creativity, research and innovation. Join our talented teams of Engineers, IT & Cyber Specialists, Project Managers, Group Functions Teams and many more to provide future defences in the UK.
01/04/2026
Contractor
Role: SC Cleared Network Engineer Location: Farnborough (2 to 3 days per week onsite) Length: 6 months Rate: 750 to 800 via umbrella CANDIDATES MUST HOLD ACTIVE SC CLEARANCE AND BE SOLE UK NATIONALS DUE TO THE NATURE OF THE WORK AND INDUSTRY The Role As a Senior Network Engineer, you will be responsible for delivering engineering excellence across one or more technology domains by providing deep technical insight, drive continuous improvement, and ensure solutions are robust, scalable, and aligned with strategic objectives. Day-to-day, you'll lead the design, implementation and support of complex technology solutions, ensuring high performance, reliability, and security. As the Senior Engineer, you will also act as a technical authority, mentoring junior engineers and collaborating across teams to deliver integrated solutions. Your responsibilities will include: Leading the design, implementation and support of enterprise-grade solutions across one or more technology domains Take ownership of complex technical deliverables, ensuring quality, performance, and alignment with architectural and strategic standards and provide technical leadership and mentoring to Engineers and Associate Engineers, supporting their development and integration into the team Collaborate with principal engineers, architects and capability leads to align engineering outputs with strategic goals Represent engineering in cross-functional discussions, influencing decisions and driving alignment across teams Contribute to technology roadmaps and continuous improvement initiatives Ensure compliance with security, performance and operational standards and proactively identify and mitigate risks across engineering deliverables and service operations Essential experience of the Senior Network Engineer: Experience with large-scale, multi-site enterprise networks across LAN, WAN, datacentre, and hybrid-cloudoud environments Knowledge of routing and switching protocols including BGP, OSPF, VXLAN, EVPN, WI-FI and Network Authentication Protocols (e.g. 802.1x), across Cisco Catalyst/Nexus/WLC, Cisco Meraki, Palo Alto, Dell products. Familiarity with Cisco, Palo Alto, and F5 security solutions, including firewalls, intrusion prevention/detection systems, and network access control solutions Eperience with software defined Networking including virtualization technologies such as VMWare NSX-T Experience in producing detailed network designs and documentation aligned with business and security requirements Has experience with network automation, supported by development teams Essential qualifications for the Senior Network Engineer: CCNP or equivalent industry experience Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience). This role is 37 hours per week based at Farnborough. To cover shift patterns between (Apply online only) GMT you may be asked to work at specific times. As part of a commitment to maintaining high service availability and rapid incident response, this role will be required to participate in an on-call rota. This responsibility reflects the trust placed in the role to act swiftly and decisively when critical systems are impacted. At our Farnborough site exciting work takes place at our state-of-the-art facility, with high-energy laser technologies, our 5m pressurised wind tunnel which has a simulation capability that is unique in the UK and our large research and development projects is a real hub of creativity, research and innovation. Join our talented teams of Engineers, IT & Cyber Specialists, Project Managers, Group Functions Teams and many more to provide future defences in the UK.
Technical Team Lead IT Infrastructure (3rd Line & Infrastructure Projects) / Bedford / £37,000 to £45,000 per annum + Benefits Join one of the UK's fastest-growing Managed Service Providers and take your IT career to the next level! If you're a sharp-thinking problem solver who loves variety, teamwork, and delivering great work, this is the role for you. What You'll Be Doing: As the TAM Team Lead, you will hold a dual-focus position. You will act as the senior technical authority and project lead for infrastructure environments while managing a small team of engineers. This is a hands-on role where you will design and implement a range of IT change projects for clients in your region. You and your team will develop and maintain relationships that clients put trust in to deliver the solutions that their organisations need, while providing expertise-in-depth to the Service Team who escalate faults to you for resolution. Key Responsibilities of the Technical Team Lead IT Infrastructure Role: Team Leadership: Lead, mentor, and develop a small team of engineers. You will manage resource allocation, conduct 1-2-1s, and foster a culture of technical excellence. 3rd Line Escalation: Act as the final point of escalation for complex infrastructure issues involving Windows Server, Virtualisation, Networking, and Cloud Project Engineering: Lead the end-to-end delivery of infrastructure projects (e.g., server migrations, cloud transitions, security hardening, and site decommissions). Technical Account Management: Build strong relationships with internal or external clients ensuring their technical roadmap aligns with business goals and that infrastructure is "fit for purpose." Continuous Improvement: Identify bottlenecks in current systems and propose/implement automated or modernized solutions Experience & Qualifications: Minimum 3-5 years in a senior technical role, ideally within an MSP or a multi-site internal environment. Previous experience managing or leading a small technical team. Demonstrable experience delivering 3rd line IT projects on time and within budget. Must be able to commute to our Bedford office and travel to client sites as needed. Ideally holding recognisable vendor qualifications Infrastructure: Expert knowledge of Windows Server (2019 onward), Active Directory/GPO, and Entra/Microsoft 365/Exchange Online. Virtualisation: Advanced experience with VMware vSphere or Microsoft Hyper-V. Cloud: Proven experience in Azure or AWS (migrations, environment builds, and security). Networking: Strong understanding of wired networking, experience with firewalls (Sophos/Fortinet/Cisco), and VPNs. Wireless Networking: Experience with planning, deployment and surveying of wireless networks in commercial, education and/or healthcare settings with vendors like Meraki/Aruba/Ruckus Backup & DR: Management of enterprise-level backup solutions (Veeam, Redstor, etc.). What's in It for You? £37,000 - £45,000 based on experience 22 days annual leave A friendly, collaborative office culture Real variety - every day is different Opportunities for professional development High-quality tools and an environment that values good engineering Avoid the city centre traffic! Be part of a team where your ideas and input genuinely matter Why Join? They're an ambitious, growing MSP with a passion for doing IT right. You'll be part of a talented team that cares about quality, collaboration, and creating solutions that genuinely help customers succeed. This is the place for you if you want: Real influence Interesting technical challenges Supportive colleagues Space to grow your career Ready to Join? Apply Now for this exciting new Technical Team Lead IT Infrastructure position for immediate consideration.
01/04/2026
Full time
Technical Team Lead IT Infrastructure (3rd Line & Infrastructure Projects) / Bedford / £37,000 to £45,000 per annum + Benefits Join one of the UK's fastest-growing Managed Service Providers and take your IT career to the next level! If you're a sharp-thinking problem solver who loves variety, teamwork, and delivering great work, this is the role for you. What You'll Be Doing: As the TAM Team Lead, you will hold a dual-focus position. You will act as the senior technical authority and project lead for infrastructure environments while managing a small team of engineers. This is a hands-on role where you will design and implement a range of IT change projects for clients in your region. You and your team will develop and maintain relationships that clients put trust in to deliver the solutions that their organisations need, while providing expertise-in-depth to the Service Team who escalate faults to you for resolution. Key Responsibilities of the Technical Team Lead IT Infrastructure Role: Team Leadership: Lead, mentor, and develop a small team of engineers. You will manage resource allocation, conduct 1-2-1s, and foster a culture of technical excellence. 3rd Line Escalation: Act as the final point of escalation for complex infrastructure issues involving Windows Server, Virtualisation, Networking, and Cloud Project Engineering: Lead the end-to-end delivery of infrastructure projects (e.g., server migrations, cloud transitions, security hardening, and site decommissions). Technical Account Management: Build strong relationships with internal or external clients ensuring their technical roadmap aligns with business goals and that infrastructure is "fit for purpose." Continuous Improvement: Identify bottlenecks in current systems and propose/implement automated or modernized solutions Experience & Qualifications: Minimum 3-5 years in a senior technical role, ideally within an MSP or a multi-site internal environment. Previous experience managing or leading a small technical team. Demonstrable experience delivering 3rd line IT projects on time and within budget. Must be able to commute to our Bedford office and travel to client sites as needed. Ideally holding recognisable vendor qualifications Infrastructure: Expert knowledge of Windows Server (2019 onward), Active Directory/GPO, and Entra/Microsoft 365/Exchange Online. Virtualisation: Advanced experience with VMware vSphere or Microsoft Hyper-V. Cloud: Proven experience in Azure or AWS (migrations, environment builds, and security). Networking: Strong understanding of wired networking, experience with firewalls (Sophos/Fortinet/Cisco), and VPNs. Wireless Networking: Experience with planning, deployment and surveying of wireless networks in commercial, education and/or healthcare settings with vendors like Meraki/Aruba/Ruckus Backup & DR: Management of enterprise-level backup solutions (Veeam, Redstor, etc.). What's in It for You? £37,000 - £45,000 based on experience 22 days annual leave A friendly, collaborative office culture Real variety - every day is different Opportunities for professional development High-quality tools and an environment that values good engineering Avoid the city centre traffic! Be part of a team where your ideas and input genuinely matter Why Join? They're an ambitious, growing MSP with a passion for doing IT right. You'll be part of a talented team that cares about quality, collaboration, and creating solutions that genuinely help customers succeed. This is the place for you if you want: Real influence Interesting technical challenges Supportive colleagues Space to grow your career Ready to Join? Apply Now for this exciting new Technical Team Lead IT Infrastructure position for immediate consideration.
Identity Engineer Admin Architecture Entra ID Terraform Azure Cloud On Prem Principal Platform & Identity Engineer (Hands-On, Hybrid Architect Role) Location: London / Hybrid Salary: £90,000 + bonus + benefits Industry: Enterprise / Retail / Large-Scale Environment Type: Permanent The Opportunity Are you tired of roles that force you to choose between pure support and pure architecture? This opportunity sits right in the middle . You'll design, build, operate, and evolve a modern enterprise platform, taking full ownership of identity, automation, and infrastructure services across both on-prem and cloud environments. This is a hands-on technical leadership position within a large, high-profile organisation undergoing significant infrastructure transformation over the next 3-5 years. If you want a role where you won't get boxed in, where you can use your breadth across identity, cloud, automation, and infrastructure, this is the one. What You'll Do In this hybrid engineering + architectural role, you will: Own and evolve the enterprise identity & infrastructure strategy Build and deliver roadmaps, principles, guardrails, and operational patterns Lead the design, build and operation of the organisation's next-gen platform Drive adoption of Infrastructure-as-Code and automation (Terraform, Ansible, GitLab) Partner closely with Security and Architecture to ensure a secure, evergreen, resilient platform Act as a senior technical authority during incidents, outages, and complex engineering challenges Support the shift to a modern "as-a-service" infrastructure model Contribute directly to a multi-year transformation across cloud, data centre, identity, and automation This is not a detached architect role, you will stay close to the technology, get hands-on when needed, and influence key strategic decisions. What You Bring You're the ideal fit if you sit between a Senior Engineer and a Technical Architect - someone who can both design and deliver . Essential Skills & Experience Identity (priority area): Strong experience across Entra ID , Active Directory , Azure SSO Conditional Access (must have) App Registrations / Enterprise Applications One Identity Active Roles JIT access, ZTNA concepts, and ideally zScaler Infrastructure & Platform: VMware (VCF ideally) Linux (Ubuntu, RedHat) Microsoft stack Storage, OS, data centre fundamentals Networking (WAN/LAN, routing, firewalls, IDS/IPS, WLAN, load balancing) Automation (non-negotiable): Terraform Ansible GitLab (pipelines, automation, patterns) You're also someone who: Has evolved with the industry - not stuck in on-prem only or cloud-only silos Thinks in terms of platforms, not just ticket queues or pipeline building Can influence and negotiate with senior stakeholders Communicates clearly at both technical and non-technical levels Why This Role Is Different This isn't a siloed identity role. This isn't a PowerPoint architect role. This isn't a narrow engineer role. This is a broad, modern, engineering-led role covering identity, infra, cloud, automation, and platform operations. You'll gain exposure across multiple domains and work in a genuinely collaborative environment where your expertise shapes the future platform. You won't get boxed in here. Want to know more? If you're a Senior Engineer with architectural capability, or a hands-on architect who still enjoys real engineering, apply directly for immediate consideration Identity Engineer Admin Architecture Entra ID Terraform Azure Cloud On Prem RSG Plc is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
01/04/2026
Full time
Identity Engineer Admin Architecture Entra ID Terraform Azure Cloud On Prem Principal Platform & Identity Engineer (Hands-On, Hybrid Architect Role) Location: London / Hybrid Salary: £90,000 + bonus + benefits Industry: Enterprise / Retail / Large-Scale Environment Type: Permanent The Opportunity Are you tired of roles that force you to choose between pure support and pure architecture? This opportunity sits right in the middle . You'll design, build, operate, and evolve a modern enterprise platform, taking full ownership of identity, automation, and infrastructure services across both on-prem and cloud environments. This is a hands-on technical leadership position within a large, high-profile organisation undergoing significant infrastructure transformation over the next 3-5 years. If you want a role where you won't get boxed in, where you can use your breadth across identity, cloud, automation, and infrastructure, this is the one. What You'll Do In this hybrid engineering + architectural role, you will: Own and evolve the enterprise identity & infrastructure strategy Build and deliver roadmaps, principles, guardrails, and operational patterns Lead the design, build and operation of the organisation's next-gen platform Drive adoption of Infrastructure-as-Code and automation (Terraform, Ansible, GitLab) Partner closely with Security and Architecture to ensure a secure, evergreen, resilient platform Act as a senior technical authority during incidents, outages, and complex engineering challenges Support the shift to a modern "as-a-service" infrastructure model Contribute directly to a multi-year transformation across cloud, data centre, identity, and automation This is not a detached architect role, you will stay close to the technology, get hands-on when needed, and influence key strategic decisions. What You Bring You're the ideal fit if you sit between a Senior Engineer and a Technical Architect - someone who can both design and deliver . Essential Skills & Experience Identity (priority area): Strong experience across Entra ID , Active Directory , Azure SSO Conditional Access (must have) App Registrations / Enterprise Applications One Identity Active Roles JIT access, ZTNA concepts, and ideally zScaler Infrastructure & Platform: VMware (VCF ideally) Linux (Ubuntu, RedHat) Microsoft stack Storage, OS, data centre fundamentals Networking (WAN/LAN, routing, firewalls, IDS/IPS, WLAN, load balancing) Automation (non-negotiable): Terraform Ansible GitLab (pipelines, automation, patterns) You're also someone who: Has evolved with the industry - not stuck in on-prem only or cloud-only silos Thinks in terms of platforms, not just ticket queues or pipeline building Can influence and negotiate with senior stakeholders Communicates clearly at both technical and non-technical levels Why This Role Is Different This isn't a siloed identity role. This isn't a PowerPoint architect role. This isn't a narrow engineer role. This is a broad, modern, engineering-led role covering identity, infra, cloud, automation, and platform operations. You'll gain exposure across multiple domains and work in a genuinely collaborative environment where your expertise shapes the future platform. You won't get boxed in here. Want to know more? If you're a Senior Engineer with architectural capability, or a hands-on architect who still enjoys real engineering, apply directly for immediate consideration Identity Engineer Admin Architecture Entra ID Terraform Azure Cloud On Prem RSG Plc is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
Moorepay is transforming. We are a trusted leader in UK Payroll and HR solutions, but we aren't resting on our history. We are embarking on a major digital transformation to redefine how businesses manage their most important asset: their people. As the Principal Software Solutions Architect, you'll be the technical authority responsible for defining, governing, and evolving the end-to-end architecture of our "AI First" platform, ensuring architectural consistency, secure-by-design principles, and long-term scalability across all engineering squads. Working closely with the Engineering Manager, Cloud & Platform Engineering Lead, and Product leadership, this role shapes our architectural strategy, drives technical excellence, and provides deep guidance to multiple autonomous squads as we scale towards high-performing, cloud-native teams. The Architect balances hands-on solution design, strategic planning, technical oversight, and stakeholder collaboration to keep the platform robust, secure, and ready for future growth. This role defines the architectural backbone that enables the entire engineering organisation to scale effectively. As we transition to multiple autonomous squads, you will ensure our systems remain leading edge, secure, resilient, and consistent enabling rapid product delivery while maintaining high standards of engineering excellence. You will leave an enduring impact on the platform's foundations, influencing everything from service boundaries to reliability strategies and cloud platform design. This is a full time, permanent role working on a hybrid basis with 3 days per week in Manchester. Key Responsibilities: Team Leadership & Scaling Define and maintain the technical architecture vision and roadmap across all squads. Ensure alignment of architecture with business goals, engineering strategy, and long-term scalability. Drive system-wide architectural decisions, providing clear technical direction for squads. Evaluate emerging technologies and propose solutions that improve scalability, performance, and developer productivity. Mentor senior engineers and influence technical leaders across the organisation. Secure-by-Design & Compliance Embed secure-by-design principles into architectural decisions. Ensure threat modelling is performed for new features and major changes. Champion secure coding standards and integration of security testing into the delivery pipeline. Collaborate with security and compliance stakeholders to ensure solutions meet regulatory and governance requirements. Promote design patterns that minimise risk across distributed systems. Solution Design & Governance Own the end-to-end architectural design for major platform components and new product capabilities, with a focus on AI First. Work closely with Engineering Manager and Engineering Team Leads to ensure solutions are consistent, secure, and scalable. Lead architecture reviews and ensure adherence to design standards, technical patterns, and best practices. Produce solution blueprints, reference architectures, and technical documentation. Validate that all solutions support operational excellence, reliability, and maintainability. Cloud, Infrastructure, and Platform Architecture Define scalable service-based architectures leveraging cloud-native patterns. Work with the Lead SRE to ensure architectural designs account for: Observability (metrics, logs, tracing) Reliability (SLIs, SLOs, failover) CI/CD automation Infrastructure as code and environment design Drive optimisation of compute, storage, and network resources across cloud platforms (Azure/AWS). Engineering Collaboration & Technical Enablement Partner with Engineering Manager to ensure squads have clear architectural guidance. Support teams in breaking down complex technical problems into executable, scalable solutions. Provide architectural input into backlog refinement, release planning, and prioritisation. Act as the primary facilitator for cross-team architectural decision-making. Communicate architectural decisions, trade-offs, and risks to both technical and non-technical stakeholders. Continuous Improvement & Technology Standards Define and maintain engineering standards, reusable patterns, and architectural principles. Champion continuous improvement across code quality, security, performance, and operational readiness. Foster a culture of technical excellence, experimentation, and innovation. Skills & Experience Essential: Proven experience as a Principal Architect, Solutions Architect, or Senior Engineer leading architectural decisions in complex systems. Strong understanding of AI technologies such as agents and models for both accelerated design & delivery as well as delivery of product capabilities. Strong background in cloud-native architectures (microservices, event-driven, distributed systems). Deep understanding of secure-by-design principles, threat modelling, cryptography basics, and modern security practices. Experience with API design, integration patterns, and domain-driven design (DDD) and Event Driven Design. Ability to influence without authority and collaborate effectively across engineering, SRE, product, and leadership teams. Exceptional communication skills, capable of simplifying complex technical topics for diverse stakeholders. Extensive experience with modern programming platforms and frameworks (e.g., Node.js, C# .NET, React). Strong grounding in cloud platforms (AWS/Azure), including networking, identity, observability, and cost optimisation. Desirable: Experience designing solutions in regulated or compliance-driven industries. Background in DevOps, platform engineering, or SRE practices. Experience scaling architectures to support high-growth environments. Certification in cloud or architecture frameworks (AWS SA Pro, Azure Architect Expert, TOGAF, etc.).
01/04/2026
Full time
Moorepay is transforming. We are a trusted leader in UK Payroll and HR solutions, but we aren't resting on our history. We are embarking on a major digital transformation to redefine how businesses manage their most important asset: their people. As the Principal Software Solutions Architect, you'll be the technical authority responsible for defining, governing, and evolving the end-to-end architecture of our "AI First" platform, ensuring architectural consistency, secure-by-design principles, and long-term scalability across all engineering squads. Working closely with the Engineering Manager, Cloud & Platform Engineering Lead, and Product leadership, this role shapes our architectural strategy, drives technical excellence, and provides deep guidance to multiple autonomous squads as we scale towards high-performing, cloud-native teams. The Architect balances hands-on solution design, strategic planning, technical oversight, and stakeholder collaboration to keep the platform robust, secure, and ready for future growth. This role defines the architectural backbone that enables the entire engineering organisation to scale effectively. As we transition to multiple autonomous squads, you will ensure our systems remain leading edge, secure, resilient, and consistent enabling rapid product delivery while maintaining high standards of engineering excellence. You will leave an enduring impact on the platform's foundations, influencing everything from service boundaries to reliability strategies and cloud platform design. This is a full time, permanent role working on a hybrid basis with 3 days per week in Manchester. Key Responsibilities: Team Leadership & Scaling Define and maintain the technical architecture vision and roadmap across all squads. Ensure alignment of architecture with business goals, engineering strategy, and long-term scalability. Drive system-wide architectural decisions, providing clear technical direction for squads. Evaluate emerging technologies and propose solutions that improve scalability, performance, and developer productivity. Mentor senior engineers and influence technical leaders across the organisation. Secure-by-Design & Compliance Embed secure-by-design principles into architectural decisions. Ensure threat modelling is performed for new features and major changes. Champion secure coding standards and integration of security testing into the delivery pipeline. Collaborate with security and compliance stakeholders to ensure solutions meet regulatory and governance requirements. Promote design patterns that minimise risk across distributed systems. Solution Design & Governance Own the end-to-end architectural design for major platform components and new product capabilities, with a focus on AI First. Work closely with Engineering Manager and Engineering Team Leads to ensure solutions are consistent, secure, and scalable. Lead architecture reviews and ensure adherence to design standards, technical patterns, and best practices. Produce solution blueprints, reference architectures, and technical documentation. Validate that all solutions support operational excellence, reliability, and maintainability. Cloud, Infrastructure, and Platform Architecture Define scalable service-based architectures leveraging cloud-native patterns. Work with the Lead SRE to ensure architectural designs account for: Observability (metrics, logs, tracing) Reliability (SLIs, SLOs, failover) CI/CD automation Infrastructure as code and environment design Drive optimisation of compute, storage, and network resources across cloud platforms (Azure/AWS). Engineering Collaboration & Technical Enablement Partner with Engineering Manager to ensure squads have clear architectural guidance. Support teams in breaking down complex technical problems into executable, scalable solutions. Provide architectural input into backlog refinement, release planning, and prioritisation. Act as the primary facilitator for cross-team architectural decision-making. Communicate architectural decisions, trade-offs, and risks to both technical and non-technical stakeholders. Continuous Improvement & Technology Standards Define and maintain engineering standards, reusable patterns, and architectural principles. Champion continuous improvement across code quality, security, performance, and operational readiness. Foster a culture of technical excellence, experimentation, and innovation. Skills & Experience Essential: Proven experience as a Principal Architect, Solutions Architect, or Senior Engineer leading architectural decisions in complex systems. Strong understanding of AI technologies such as agents and models for both accelerated design & delivery as well as delivery of product capabilities. Strong background in cloud-native architectures (microservices, event-driven, distributed systems). Deep understanding of secure-by-design principles, threat modelling, cryptography basics, and modern security practices. Experience with API design, integration patterns, and domain-driven design (DDD) and Event Driven Design. Ability to influence without authority and collaborate effectively across engineering, SRE, product, and leadership teams. Exceptional communication skills, capable of simplifying complex technical topics for diverse stakeholders. Extensive experience with modern programming platforms and frameworks (e.g., Node.js, C# .NET, React). Strong grounding in cloud platforms (AWS/Azure), including networking, identity, observability, and cost optimisation. Desirable: Experience designing solutions in regulated or compliance-driven industries. Background in DevOps, platform engineering, or SRE practices. Experience scaling architectures to support high-growth environments. Certification in cloud or architecture frameworks (AWS SA Pro, Azure Architect Expert, TOGAF, etc.).
Network Manager West London Full Time Permanent We're working with one of London's most respected independent schools to appoint a Network Manager to a key senior IT role. This is a high-profile opportunity for a Network Manager to join a prestigious, high-performing environment where technology is taken seriously, infrastructure is business-critical, and standards are exceptionally high. You'll be stepping into a visible role with real ownership, supporting a complex estate while helping shape the future direction of IT across the organisation. For an experienced Network Manager or senior infrastructure professional, this is a standout opportunity to take on a broad, business-critical remit with genuine autonomy and impact. The role Reporting to the Director of Digital Strategy and IT, the Network Manager will take ownership of the organisation's technical infrastructure, acting as the senior technical escalation point and leading on network performance, infrastructure improvement, cloud services, security, and project delivery. What you'll be doing Own and manage the network and infrastructure estate Act as the senior escalation point for complex 3rd and 4th line issues Lead on wired and wireless networking, switching, routing and firewall configuration Support and develop both on-prem and cloud infrastructure Manage Active Directory, Azure AD and core identity services Oversee Microsoft 365, including Exchange, SharePoint, Teams and Intune Deliver infrastructure and IT projects from design through to implementation Work closely with internal stakeholders to scope and prioritise technical initiatives Manage third-party suppliers and external technical partners Take responsibility for cyber security controls, backups, disaster recovery and business continuity Ensure technical services support wider GDPR, data protection and safeguarding requirements Maintain clear documentation, processes and technical standards across the environment What they're looking for Significant experience in a senior infrastructure, network or systems role Strong networking knowledge across VLANs, switching, routing, firewalls and Wi-Fi Strong experience with Active Directory and Azure AD Strong Microsoft 365 and wider cloud services experience Experience with Microsoft Intune and device management A proven background in resolving complex technical issues Experience delivering technical projects successfully A confident communicator who can work effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders Someone organised, credible and comfortable taking ownership Particularly relevant experience HPE / Aruba networking Managing or mentoring technical engineers Working with external suppliers and contractors Backup, DR and cyber security solutions Previous experience in education or a school environment Why this role stands out Join an exceptionally reputable organisation Step into a senior, visible and trusted Network Manager role Take ownership of a broad and business-critical technical estate Combine hands-on technical leadership with project delivery and strategic input Work in a well-run environment where investment in technology is valued Package Full-time permanent role Monday to Thursday: 8:00am to 5:00pm Friday: 8:00am to 4:30pm Additional hours as reasonably required 28 days annual leave Bank holidays plus Christmas closure Salary dependent on experience and qualifications
01/04/2026
Full time
Network Manager West London Full Time Permanent We're working with one of London's most respected independent schools to appoint a Network Manager to a key senior IT role. This is a high-profile opportunity for a Network Manager to join a prestigious, high-performing environment where technology is taken seriously, infrastructure is business-critical, and standards are exceptionally high. You'll be stepping into a visible role with real ownership, supporting a complex estate while helping shape the future direction of IT across the organisation. For an experienced Network Manager or senior infrastructure professional, this is a standout opportunity to take on a broad, business-critical remit with genuine autonomy and impact. The role Reporting to the Director of Digital Strategy and IT, the Network Manager will take ownership of the organisation's technical infrastructure, acting as the senior technical escalation point and leading on network performance, infrastructure improvement, cloud services, security, and project delivery. What you'll be doing Own and manage the network and infrastructure estate Act as the senior escalation point for complex 3rd and 4th line issues Lead on wired and wireless networking, switching, routing and firewall configuration Support and develop both on-prem and cloud infrastructure Manage Active Directory, Azure AD and core identity services Oversee Microsoft 365, including Exchange, SharePoint, Teams and Intune Deliver infrastructure and IT projects from design through to implementation Work closely with internal stakeholders to scope and prioritise technical initiatives Manage third-party suppliers and external technical partners Take responsibility for cyber security controls, backups, disaster recovery and business continuity Ensure technical services support wider GDPR, data protection and safeguarding requirements Maintain clear documentation, processes and technical standards across the environment What they're looking for Significant experience in a senior infrastructure, network or systems role Strong networking knowledge across VLANs, switching, routing, firewalls and Wi-Fi Strong experience with Active Directory and Azure AD Strong Microsoft 365 and wider cloud services experience Experience with Microsoft Intune and device management A proven background in resolving complex technical issues Experience delivering technical projects successfully A confident communicator who can work effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders Someone organised, credible and comfortable taking ownership Particularly relevant experience HPE / Aruba networking Managing or mentoring technical engineers Working with external suppliers and contractors Backup, DR and cyber security solutions Previous experience in education or a school environment Why this role stands out Join an exceptionally reputable organisation Step into a senior, visible and trusted Network Manager role Take ownership of a broad and business-critical technical estate Combine hands-on technical leadership with project delivery and strategic input Work in a well-run environment where investment in technology is valued Package Full-time permanent role Monday to Thursday: 8:00am to 5:00pm Friday: 8:00am to 4:30pm Additional hours as reasonably required 28 days annual leave Bank holidays plus Christmas closure Salary dependent on experience and qualifications
Network Design Engineer Aruba Tech Consultancy Salary up to 75,000 (Potentially Higher for the right candidate) Manchester, Hybrid 3 days per week on-site SC Clearance eligibility Required MERITUS are working with a large technology consultancy looking for a Network Design Engineer (with strong Aruba experience) to join in their Manchester office. As a Senior Aruba Network Engineer / Network Solution Designer, you will be responsible for designing and delivering Aruba-focused enterprise networking solutions across switching, wireless and network security environments. You will take ownership of the design phase following pre-sales engagement, developing detailed low-level designs (LLD) and guiding the technical delivery of solutions through implementation and testing. You will work closely with customers and internal teams to ensure Aruba networking solutions are deployed efficiently, securely and in line with best practices. This role requires strong technical expertise across the Aruba ecosystem, alongside the ability to provide technical leadership and communicate effectively with stakeholders. The role is based in Manchester & the company operate a hybrid working model with 3 days per week on-site. Main Responsibilities: Design and deliver Aruba-based enterprise networking solutions, including campus switching, wireless LAN and cloud-managed networks. Produce detailed low-level design documentation (LLD) covering Aruba switching, wireless architecture and network security integration. Lead the implementation and technical delivery of Aruba infrastructure projects, ensuring high performance, reliability and scalability. Work closely with customers and internal teams to translate technical requirements into Aruba-focused network solutions. Troubleshoot complex networking challenges and support root cause analysis across Aruba switching, wireless and SD-WAN environments. Skills Required: Strong hands-on experience with HPE Aruba networking technologies, including Aruba switching and enterprise wireless platforms. Knowledge of Aruba AOS-S and AOS-CX switching, including configuration, deployment and troubleshooting. Experience with Aruba wireless solutions (AOS-8 / AOS-10) and wireless network design in enterprise environments. Familiarity with Aruba Central, Aruba ClearPass and Aruba SD-WAN for network management, security and access control. Understanding of wider networking technologies including LAN, WAN, security and wireless networking, with knowledge of Cisco environments considered advantageous. Benefits: Salary up to 75,000 (potentially higher for the right candidate) Up to 10% annual bonus Enhanced pension 5% employee, 10% employer 25 days holiday + bank holidays Hybrid / Flexible working - 3 days per week on-site Got your attention? If you believe that you have the skills and experience for the Network Design Engineer role - then please get in touch. We also offer a referral scheme for any candidates whose details are passed to us that we successfully place. If you have any further questions then please contact Ryan Harris at MERITUS.
31/03/2026
Full time
Network Design Engineer Aruba Tech Consultancy Salary up to 75,000 (Potentially Higher for the right candidate) Manchester, Hybrid 3 days per week on-site SC Clearance eligibility Required MERITUS are working with a large technology consultancy looking for a Network Design Engineer (with strong Aruba experience) to join in their Manchester office. As a Senior Aruba Network Engineer / Network Solution Designer, you will be responsible for designing and delivering Aruba-focused enterprise networking solutions across switching, wireless and network security environments. You will take ownership of the design phase following pre-sales engagement, developing detailed low-level designs (LLD) and guiding the technical delivery of solutions through implementation and testing. You will work closely with customers and internal teams to ensure Aruba networking solutions are deployed efficiently, securely and in line with best practices. This role requires strong technical expertise across the Aruba ecosystem, alongside the ability to provide technical leadership and communicate effectively with stakeholders. The role is based in Manchester & the company operate a hybrid working model with 3 days per week on-site. Main Responsibilities: Design and deliver Aruba-based enterprise networking solutions, including campus switching, wireless LAN and cloud-managed networks. Produce detailed low-level design documentation (LLD) covering Aruba switching, wireless architecture and network security integration. Lead the implementation and technical delivery of Aruba infrastructure projects, ensuring high performance, reliability and scalability. Work closely with customers and internal teams to translate technical requirements into Aruba-focused network solutions. Troubleshoot complex networking challenges and support root cause analysis across Aruba switching, wireless and SD-WAN environments. Skills Required: Strong hands-on experience with HPE Aruba networking technologies, including Aruba switching and enterprise wireless platforms. Knowledge of Aruba AOS-S and AOS-CX switching, including configuration, deployment and troubleshooting. Experience with Aruba wireless solutions (AOS-8 / AOS-10) and wireless network design in enterprise environments. Familiarity with Aruba Central, Aruba ClearPass and Aruba SD-WAN for network management, security and access control. Understanding of wider networking technologies including LAN, WAN, security and wireless networking, with knowledge of Cisco environments considered advantageous. Benefits: Salary up to 75,000 (potentially higher for the right candidate) Up to 10% annual bonus Enhanced pension 5% employee, 10% employer 25 days holiday + bank holidays Hybrid / Flexible working - 3 days per week on-site Got your attention? If you believe that you have the skills and experience for the Network Design Engineer role - then please get in touch. We also offer a referral scheme for any candidates whose details are passed to us that we successfully place. If you have any further questions then please contact Ryan Harris at MERITUS.
Senior IT Engineer - Edinburgh If you're an experienced IT support professional with a background in Managed Service Providers (MSP) looking to advance your career, a thriving IT managed services provider in Edinburgh is seeking a Senior IT Support Engineer to join their team. This role offers excellent progression opportunities and occasional travel across Scotland, along with comprehensive training, support for Microsoft certifications, and ongoing professional development. You'll tackle diverse IT challenges across industries, gaining exposure to cloud platforms, cybersecurity, and advanced networking. The company fosters a friendly, inclusive culture with open communication, direct collaboration with leadership, and recognition for your contributions. Key Responsibilities: - Provide IT Support: Diagnose and resolve escalated support tickets for desktops, laptops, servers, and mobile devices running Windows 11, MacOS, and Microsoft 365. - Project Delivery: Taking part and ownership of IT projects such as new client onboarding, Office 365 migrations, and network installations. - Microsoft Entra / Azure AD Administration: Manage users, groups, access, and support cloud identity issues. - Intune MDM Experience - Customer Service: Deliver friendly, professional support to end-users via phone, email, and on-site. - On-Site Visits: Travel to client offices around Scotland as needed. - Ticket & Documentation Management: Log issues, track progress, and document resolutions. - System Maintenance: Proactively monitor customer systems and remediate alerts. - Continuous Improvement: Contribute to the knowledge base and help refine processes. Essential Qualifications & Experience: - Technical Skills: Windows, Networking, Office 365 Migrations, Intune MDM, SharePoint, Teams, OneDrive, Defender, Sentinel - MSP Experience: Previous experience in an MSP or IT support provider environment. - Right to Work in the UK: Legal authorisation to work in the UK is required. - Troubleshooting: Excellent IT problem-solving skills. - Communication: Outstanding interpersonal skills and fluent written and spoken English. - Team Player: Proven ability to work collaboratively in a small team. - Task Ownership: Organised, self-motivated, and able to manage workload independently. - Certifications/Training: Relevant IT certifications or equivalent knowledge.
31/03/2026
Full time
Senior IT Engineer - Edinburgh If you're an experienced IT support professional with a background in Managed Service Providers (MSP) looking to advance your career, a thriving IT managed services provider in Edinburgh is seeking a Senior IT Support Engineer to join their team. This role offers excellent progression opportunities and occasional travel across Scotland, along with comprehensive training, support for Microsoft certifications, and ongoing professional development. You'll tackle diverse IT challenges across industries, gaining exposure to cloud platforms, cybersecurity, and advanced networking. The company fosters a friendly, inclusive culture with open communication, direct collaboration with leadership, and recognition for your contributions. Key Responsibilities: - Provide IT Support: Diagnose and resolve escalated support tickets for desktops, laptops, servers, and mobile devices running Windows 11, MacOS, and Microsoft 365. - Project Delivery: Taking part and ownership of IT projects such as new client onboarding, Office 365 migrations, and network installations. - Microsoft Entra / Azure AD Administration: Manage users, groups, access, and support cloud identity issues. - Intune MDM Experience - Customer Service: Deliver friendly, professional support to end-users via phone, email, and on-site. - On-Site Visits: Travel to client offices around Scotland as needed. - Ticket & Documentation Management: Log issues, track progress, and document resolutions. - System Maintenance: Proactively monitor customer systems and remediate alerts. - Continuous Improvement: Contribute to the knowledge base and help refine processes. Essential Qualifications & Experience: - Technical Skills: Windows, Networking, Office 365 Migrations, Intune MDM, SharePoint, Teams, OneDrive, Defender, Sentinel - MSP Experience: Previous experience in an MSP or IT support provider environment. - Right to Work in the UK: Legal authorisation to work in the UK is required. - Troubleshooting: Excellent IT problem-solving skills. - Communication: Outstanding interpersonal skills and fluent written and spoken English. - Team Player: Proven ability to work collaboratively in a small team. - Task Ownership: Organised, self-motivated, and able to manage workload independently. - Certifications/Training: Relevant IT certifications or equivalent knowledge.
IT Manager Gloucester Hybrid - 2 days per week on site Up to 70k Benefits: 25 days holiday plus bank Generous Pension scheme Employee assistance programme Healthcare, Dental, and lots more I am working with a client in the Gloucester area who is looking for a well rounded IT Manager to join the team. This is a strategic role, and they are looking for someone that has experience spanning the operations of IT (Infrastructure, Service Desk, Networking), Software Development, and Testing. You will be a key member of the leadership team, and you will play an important role in the smooth running of the department and its operation. Their tech stack is Microsoft focused, and you will need to have experience working in hybrid and cloud environments. Key responsibilities: Managing cross functional IT department operations - infrastructure, service desk, and software Managing team performance and continuous professional development of members Vendor Management, Resource planning Continuous improvement of the IT department as a whole - Infrastructure, network, cloud environment, business systems, and applications. Budgets, Forecasting and reporting of performance analytics Stakeholder Communication Information Security, Cyber Security, Governance, Risk and Compliance Responsible for DR and backup strategy Identify and mitigate vulnerabilities and risks, communicate appropriately Formulate and deliver the technology roadmap. Project management and delivery Oversee the SDLC and STLC You should have experience with: Cross functional senior strategic leadership Hands on experience in virtualisation, network admin, Infrastructure, server maintenance Governance, Risk and Compliance Cyber Security management RAID logs ITIL, ITSM SDLC, STLC Agile methodology Project Management Performance reporting Desirable: Experience working in regulated environments Experience with ISO27001 This is an urgent role, please apply quoting reference AR(phone number removed) to be considered. IT Manager, Head of IT, Service Desk, Azure, Cloud, Hybrid, On prem, On Premise, Infrastructure, VMWare, HyperV, Virtualisation, Software testing, software development, Agile, ITIL, ITSM, SOC, Cyber Security, SOC2, ISO27001, Cyber Essentials Plus, GDPR, Cyber Essentials +, DR, Disaster Recovery, Backup, Veeam, Firewalls, Antivirus, IT Manager, Head of IT, Service Desk, Azure, Cloud, Hybrid, On prem, On Premise, Infrastructure, VMWare, HyperV, Virtualisation, Software testing, software development, Agile, ITIL, ITSM, SOC, Cyber Security, SOC2, ISO27001, Cyber Essentials Plus, GDPR, Cyber Essentials +, DR, Disaster Recovery, Backup, Veeam, Firewalls, Antivirus, IT Manager, Head of IT, Service Desk, Azure, Cloud, Hybrid, On prem, On Premise, Infrastructure, VMWare, HyperV, Virtualisation, Software testing, software development, Agile, ITIL, ITSM, SOC, Cyber Security, SOC2, ISO27001, Cyber Essentials Plus, GDPR, Cyber Essentials +, DR, Disaster Recovery, Backup, Veeam, Firewalls, Antivirus, IT Manager, Head of IT, Service Desk, Azure, Cloud, Hybrid, On prem, On Premise, Infrastructure, VMWare, HyperV, Virtualisation, Software testing, software development, Agile, ITIL, ITSM, SOC, Cyber Security, SOC2, ISO27001, Cyber Essentials Plus, GDPR, Cyber Essentials +, DR, Disaster Recovery, Backup, Veeam, Firewalls, Antivirus, IT Manager, Head of IT, Service Desk, Azure, Cloud, Hybrid, On prem, On Premise, Infrastructure, VMWare, HyperV, Virtualisation, Software testing, software development, Agile, ITIL, ITSM, SOC, Cyber Security, SOC2, ISO27001, Cyber Essentials Plus, GDPR, Cyber Essentials +, DR, Disaster Recovery, Backup, Veeam, Firewalls, Antivirus If you are interested in this position please click 'apply'. Hunter Selection Limited is a recruitment consultancy with offices UK wide, specialising in permanent & contract roles within Engineering & Manufacturing, IT & Digital, Science & Technology and Service & Sales sectors. Please note as we receive a high level of applications we can only respond to applicants whose skills & qualifications are suitable for this position. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business.
31/03/2026
Full time
IT Manager Gloucester Hybrid - 2 days per week on site Up to 70k Benefits: 25 days holiday plus bank Generous Pension scheme Employee assistance programme Healthcare, Dental, and lots more I am working with a client in the Gloucester area who is looking for a well rounded IT Manager to join the team. This is a strategic role, and they are looking for someone that has experience spanning the operations of IT (Infrastructure, Service Desk, Networking), Software Development, and Testing. You will be a key member of the leadership team, and you will play an important role in the smooth running of the department and its operation. Their tech stack is Microsoft focused, and you will need to have experience working in hybrid and cloud environments. Key responsibilities: Managing cross functional IT department operations - infrastructure, service desk, and software Managing team performance and continuous professional development of members Vendor Management, Resource planning Continuous improvement of the IT department as a whole - Infrastructure, network, cloud environment, business systems, and applications. Budgets, Forecasting and reporting of performance analytics Stakeholder Communication Information Security, Cyber Security, Governance, Risk and Compliance Responsible for DR and backup strategy Identify and mitigate vulnerabilities and risks, communicate appropriately Formulate and deliver the technology roadmap. Project management and delivery Oversee the SDLC and STLC You should have experience with: Cross functional senior strategic leadership Hands on experience in virtualisation, network admin, Infrastructure, server maintenance Governance, Risk and Compliance Cyber Security management RAID logs ITIL, ITSM SDLC, STLC Agile methodology Project Management Performance reporting Desirable: Experience working in regulated environments Experience with ISO27001 This is an urgent role, please apply quoting reference AR(phone number removed) to be considered. IT Manager, Head of IT, Service Desk, Azure, Cloud, Hybrid, On prem, On Premise, Infrastructure, VMWare, HyperV, Virtualisation, Software testing, software development, Agile, ITIL, ITSM, SOC, Cyber Security, SOC2, ISO27001, Cyber Essentials Plus, GDPR, Cyber Essentials +, DR, Disaster Recovery, Backup, Veeam, Firewalls, Antivirus, IT Manager, Head of IT, Service Desk, Azure, Cloud, Hybrid, On prem, On Premise, Infrastructure, VMWare, HyperV, Virtualisation, Software testing, software development, Agile, ITIL, ITSM, SOC, Cyber Security, SOC2, ISO27001, Cyber Essentials Plus, GDPR, Cyber Essentials +, DR, Disaster Recovery, Backup, Veeam, Firewalls, Antivirus, IT Manager, Head of IT, Service Desk, Azure, Cloud, Hybrid, On prem, On Premise, Infrastructure, VMWare, HyperV, Virtualisation, Software testing, software development, Agile, ITIL, ITSM, SOC, Cyber Security, SOC2, ISO27001, Cyber Essentials Plus, GDPR, Cyber Essentials +, DR, Disaster Recovery, Backup, Veeam, Firewalls, Antivirus, IT Manager, Head of IT, Service Desk, Azure, Cloud, Hybrid, On prem, On Premise, Infrastructure, VMWare, HyperV, Virtualisation, Software testing, software development, Agile, ITIL, ITSM, SOC, Cyber Security, SOC2, ISO27001, Cyber Essentials Plus, GDPR, Cyber Essentials +, DR, Disaster Recovery, Backup, Veeam, Firewalls, Antivirus, IT Manager, Head of IT, Service Desk, Azure, Cloud, Hybrid, On prem, On Premise, Infrastructure, VMWare, HyperV, Virtualisation, Software testing, software development, Agile, ITIL, ITSM, SOC, Cyber Security, SOC2, ISO27001, Cyber Essentials Plus, GDPR, Cyber Essentials +, DR, Disaster Recovery, Backup, Veeam, Firewalls, Antivirus If you are interested in this position please click 'apply'. Hunter Selection Limited is a recruitment consultancy with offices UK wide, specialising in permanent & contract roles within Engineering & Manufacturing, IT & Digital, Science & Technology and Service & Sales sectors. Please note as we receive a high level of applications we can only respond to applicants whose skills & qualifications are suitable for this position. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business.
Job Title: IT Helpdesk Manager Location: Bridgend, South Wales Salary: Competitive Job Type: Full-time, Permanent Working Hours: Monday to Friday - 9am to 5.30pm (flexible hours between 8am - 6pm) About Flotek: Flotek Group is one of the fastest-growing Tech Companies in the UK, providing IT, Cybersecurity and Comms technology to small & medium businesses. With sales and support locations across the country, our ambitious growth is driven by our core values and fundamental principles. We deliver every product and service with expertise, passion, and heart. When you join Flotek Group you join our "Purple Army" and become part of a team driven by a set of values that guide our every interaction, both with each other and with our partners. We enjoy a collaborative, fast-paced working environment, where we can expect to learn to be exceptional, earn trust through actions and receive recognition when our work gets a "Wow!" About the Role: As an IT Helpdesk Manager within Flotek, you will lead a team of IT Specialist Team Leaders and IT Specialist Engineers. You will be responsible for ensuring the team are delivering the high-quality service and support to our partners of their IT environments. This role demands strong technical expertise, client-facing professionalism, the ability to lead and motivate a team and the ability to manage priorities. Key Responsibilities: Reporting to our Head Of Service Lead and inspire a team of IT professionals, fostering a collaborative and supportive working environment where team morale and culture are paramount. Develop and implement training programs and initiatives to support the ongoing professional development of team members, ensuring they have the skills and knowledge needed to excel in their roles. Champion a partner-centric approach to service delivery, ensuring that customer satisfaction is prioritised in all interactions and that the team is empowered to go above and beyond to exceed customer expectations. Collaborate closely with partners to understand their business needs and goals, providing strategic guidance and recommendations to improve the overall service experience provided by Flotek. Stay abreast of industry trends and emerging technologies, making recommendations for service enhancements and innovations that will benefit both our partners and our team. Provide excellent customer service by communicating effectively and professionally with our partners. Stay updated on industry trends, new technologies, and best practices through ongoing training and professional development. Lead the team from a technical perspective ensuring the correct team resources are available to provide world class service. Mentor the Team Leaders to effectively manage day to day operations, deliver feedback & coaching. Coach Team Leaders to take ownership of partner queries to deliver world class service. Setting KPI and metrics to monitor team performance and be able to present these to Flotek Directors and Management Team What we're looking for: A positive attitude with a can do approach to everything! A team player with Strong leadership skills Have an ICT background within an MSP with experience of leading a team. Strong knowledge of using and supporting Microsoft Windows client operating systems in conjunction with M365 cloud products. Solid experience in customer service (excellent verbal and written communication skills required). Technical expertise in IT infrastructure and systems administration, with proficiency in networking, security, and cloud technologies Advanced experience with Microsoft 365, Premise based servers, virtualisation technologies, SharePoint, Azure. Backup Solutions and security firewalls. Be commercially aware, including cost analysis and budget preparation Comfortable with using CRM's and documentation solutions Naturally supportive leader. Ability to prioritise personal and team workload. Holds a Full UK valid driving license Benefits: Salary dependent on experience Senior EMI Share Equity Scheme - own a slice of the "Purple Pie." Day off for your birthday. Day off for other life's milestones - such as weddings, moving house, child's first day at school, or religious holidays. Give back day to support your chosen charity. Savings on gym memberships, shopping and other discounts available through Perkbox. Variety of social events & team building opportunities are available. Opportunities for professional development and career progression. Due to the nature of the role the company will not be able to offer sponsorship or relocation assistance so candidates must already reside in the UK. Please click the APPLY button to submit your CV for this role. Candidates with the experience or relevant job titles of; 1st Line Technical Support Manager, 1st Line Technical Support, IT Technician, IT Support Engineer, IT Service Engineer, 1st Line Support Engineer, 1st Line Support Technician, Technical Support, IT Manager, IT Systems Support, IT Customer Support Manager, may also be considered for this role.
31/03/2026
Full time
Job Title: IT Helpdesk Manager Location: Bridgend, South Wales Salary: Competitive Job Type: Full-time, Permanent Working Hours: Monday to Friday - 9am to 5.30pm (flexible hours between 8am - 6pm) About Flotek: Flotek Group is one of the fastest-growing Tech Companies in the UK, providing IT, Cybersecurity and Comms technology to small & medium businesses. With sales and support locations across the country, our ambitious growth is driven by our core values and fundamental principles. We deliver every product and service with expertise, passion, and heart. When you join Flotek Group you join our "Purple Army" and become part of a team driven by a set of values that guide our every interaction, both with each other and with our partners. We enjoy a collaborative, fast-paced working environment, where we can expect to learn to be exceptional, earn trust through actions and receive recognition when our work gets a "Wow!" About the Role: As an IT Helpdesk Manager within Flotek, you will lead a team of IT Specialist Team Leaders and IT Specialist Engineers. You will be responsible for ensuring the team are delivering the high-quality service and support to our partners of their IT environments. This role demands strong technical expertise, client-facing professionalism, the ability to lead and motivate a team and the ability to manage priorities. Key Responsibilities: Reporting to our Head Of Service Lead and inspire a team of IT professionals, fostering a collaborative and supportive working environment where team morale and culture are paramount. Develop and implement training programs and initiatives to support the ongoing professional development of team members, ensuring they have the skills and knowledge needed to excel in their roles. Champion a partner-centric approach to service delivery, ensuring that customer satisfaction is prioritised in all interactions and that the team is empowered to go above and beyond to exceed customer expectations. Collaborate closely with partners to understand their business needs and goals, providing strategic guidance and recommendations to improve the overall service experience provided by Flotek. Stay abreast of industry trends and emerging technologies, making recommendations for service enhancements and innovations that will benefit both our partners and our team. Provide excellent customer service by communicating effectively and professionally with our partners. Stay updated on industry trends, new technologies, and best practices through ongoing training and professional development. Lead the team from a technical perspective ensuring the correct team resources are available to provide world class service. Mentor the Team Leaders to effectively manage day to day operations, deliver feedback & coaching. Coach Team Leaders to take ownership of partner queries to deliver world class service. Setting KPI and metrics to monitor team performance and be able to present these to Flotek Directors and Management Team What we're looking for: A positive attitude with a can do approach to everything! A team player with Strong leadership skills Have an ICT background within an MSP with experience of leading a team. Strong knowledge of using and supporting Microsoft Windows client operating systems in conjunction with M365 cloud products. Solid experience in customer service (excellent verbal and written communication skills required). Technical expertise in IT infrastructure and systems administration, with proficiency in networking, security, and cloud technologies Advanced experience with Microsoft 365, Premise based servers, virtualisation technologies, SharePoint, Azure. Backup Solutions and security firewalls. Be commercially aware, including cost analysis and budget preparation Comfortable with using CRM's and documentation solutions Naturally supportive leader. Ability to prioritise personal and team workload. Holds a Full UK valid driving license Benefits: Salary dependent on experience Senior EMI Share Equity Scheme - own a slice of the "Purple Pie." Day off for your birthday. Day off for other life's milestones - such as weddings, moving house, child's first day at school, or religious holidays. Give back day to support your chosen charity. Savings on gym memberships, shopping and other discounts available through Perkbox. Variety of social events & team building opportunities are available. Opportunities for professional development and career progression. Due to the nature of the role the company will not be able to offer sponsorship or relocation assistance so candidates must already reside in the UK. Please click the APPLY button to submit your CV for this role. Candidates with the experience or relevant job titles of; 1st Line Technical Support Manager, 1st Line Technical Support, IT Technician, IT Support Engineer, IT Service Engineer, 1st Line Support Engineer, 1st Line Support Technician, Technical Support, IT Manager, IT Systems Support, IT Customer Support Manager, may also be considered for this role.
Technical Team Lead IT Infrastructure (3rd Line & Infrastructure Projects) / Bedford / £37,000 to £45,000 per annum + Benefits Join one of the UK s fastest-growing Managed Service Providers and take your IT career to the next level! If you re a sharp-thinking problem solver who loves variety, teamwork, and delivering great work, this is the role for you. What You ll Be Doing: As the TAM Team Lead, you will hold a dual-focus position. You will act as the senior technical authority and project lead for infrastructure environments while managing a small team of engineers. This is a hands-on role where you will design and implement a range of IT change projects for clients in your region. You and your team will develop and maintain relationships that clients put trust in to deliver the solutions that their organisations need, while providing expertise-in-depth to the Service Team who escalate faults to you for resolution. Key Responsibilities of the Technical Team Lead IT Infrastructure Role: Team Leadership: Lead, mentor, and develop a small team of engineers. You will manage resource allocation, conduct 1-2-1s, and foster a culture of technical excellence. 3rd Line Escalation: Act as the final point of escalation for complex infrastructure issues involving Windows Server, Virtualisation, Networking, and Cloud Project Engineering: Lead the end-to-end delivery of infrastructure projects (e.g., server migrations, cloud transitions, security hardening, and site decommissions). Technical Account Management: Build strong relationships with internal or external clients ensuring their technical roadmap aligns with business goals and that infrastructure is "fit for purpose." Continuous Improvement: Identify bottlenecks in current systems and propose/implement automated or modernized solutions Experience & Qualifications: Minimum 3 5 years in a senior technical role, ideally within an MSP or a multi-site internal environment. Previous experience managing or leading a small technical team. Demonstrable experience delivering 3rd line IT projects on time and within budget. Must be able to commute to our Bedford office and travel to client sites as needed. Ideally holding recognisable vendor qualifications Infrastructure: Expert knowledge of Windows Server (2019 onward), Active Directory/GPO, and Entra/Microsoft 365/Exchange Online. Virtualisation: Advanced experience with VMware vSphere or Microsoft Hyper-V. Cloud: Proven experience in Azure or AWS (migrations, environment builds, and security). Networking: Strong understanding of wired networking, experience with firewalls (Sophos/Fortinet/Cisco), and VPNs. Wireless Networking: Experience with planning, deployment and surveying of wireless networks in commercial, education and/or healthcare settings with vendors like Meraki/Aruba/Ruckus Backup & DR: Management of enterprise-level backup solutions (Veeam, Redstor, etc.). What s in It for You? £37,000 £45,000 based on experience 22 days annual leave A friendly, collaborative office culture Real variety every day is different Opportunities for professional development High-quality tools and an environment that values good engineering Avoid the city centre traffic! Be part of a team where your ideas and input genuinely matter Why Join? They re an ambitious, growing MSP with a passion for doing IT right. You ll be part of a talented team that cares about quality, collaboration, and creating solutions that genuinely help customers succeed. This is the place for you if you want: Real influence Interesting technical challenges Supportive colleagues Space to grow your career Ready to Join? Apply Now for this exciting new Technical Team Lead IT Infrastructure position for immediate consideration.
31/03/2026
Full time
Technical Team Lead IT Infrastructure (3rd Line & Infrastructure Projects) / Bedford / £37,000 to £45,000 per annum + Benefits Join one of the UK s fastest-growing Managed Service Providers and take your IT career to the next level! If you re a sharp-thinking problem solver who loves variety, teamwork, and delivering great work, this is the role for you. What You ll Be Doing: As the TAM Team Lead, you will hold a dual-focus position. You will act as the senior technical authority and project lead for infrastructure environments while managing a small team of engineers. This is a hands-on role where you will design and implement a range of IT change projects for clients in your region. You and your team will develop and maintain relationships that clients put trust in to deliver the solutions that their organisations need, while providing expertise-in-depth to the Service Team who escalate faults to you for resolution. Key Responsibilities of the Technical Team Lead IT Infrastructure Role: Team Leadership: Lead, mentor, and develop a small team of engineers. You will manage resource allocation, conduct 1-2-1s, and foster a culture of technical excellence. 3rd Line Escalation: Act as the final point of escalation for complex infrastructure issues involving Windows Server, Virtualisation, Networking, and Cloud Project Engineering: Lead the end-to-end delivery of infrastructure projects (e.g., server migrations, cloud transitions, security hardening, and site decommissions). Technical Account Management: Build strong relationships with internal or external clients ensuring their technical roadmap aligns with business goals and that infrastructure is "fit for purpose." Continuous Improvement: Identify bottlenecks in current systems and propose/implement automated or modernized solutions Experience & Qualifications: Minimum 3 5 years in a senior technical role, ideally within an MSP or a multi-site internal environment. Previous experience managing or leading a small technical team. Demonstrable experience delivering 3rd line IT projects on time and within budget. Must be able to commute to our Bedford office and travel to client sites as needed. Ideally holding recognisable vendor qualifications Infrastructure: Expert knowledge of Windows Server (2019 onward), Active Directory/GPO, and Entra/Microsoft 365/Exchange Online. Virtualisation: Advanced experience with VMware vSphere or Microsoft Hyper-V. Cloud: Proven experience in Azure or AWS (migrations, environment builds, and security). Networking: Strong understanding of wired networking, experience with firewalls (Sophos/Fortinet/Cisco), and VPNs. Wireless Networking: Experience with planning, deployment and surveying of wireless networks in commercial, education and/or healthcare settings with vendors like Meraki/Aruba/Ruckus Backup & DR: Management of enterprise-level backup solutions (Veeam, Redstor, etc.). What s in It for You? £37,000 £45,000 based on experience 22 days annual leave A friendly, collaborative office culture Real variety every day is different Opportunities for professional development High-quality tools and an environment that values good engineering Avoid the city centre traffic! Be part of a team where your ideas and input genuinely matter Why Join? They re an ambitious, growing MSP with a passion for doing IT right. You ll be part of a talented team that cares about quality, collaboration, and creating solutions that genuinely help customers succeed. This is the place for you if you want: Real influence Interesting technical challenges Supportive colleagues Space to grow your career Ready to Join? Apply Now for this exciting new Technical Team Lead IT Infrastructure position for immediate consideration.
Senior Cloud / Platform Engineering role Senior Cloud Engineer - Hybrid (Manchester) - Government Project Salary: 70,000 - 73,000 + Benefits + Unlimited Training Budget Active SC Clearance is required for this role. Senior Cloud Engineer - Hybrid (Manchester) - Government Project Salary: 70,000 - 73,000 + Benefits + Unlimited Training Budget Active SC Clearance is required for this role. Are you an experienced Cloud Engineer ready to step into a senior role where you can lead, influence, and deliver at scale? We're looking for a Senior Cloud Engineer to play a key role in delivering secure, high-performing cloud platforms for a major UK government programme based in Manchester. This hybrid role offers the flexibility of working across home, office, and client environments, while remaining closely connected to impactful project delivery. The Opportunity As a Senior Cloud Engineer, you'll be a core member of a high-performing Cloud Pod-guiding technical delivery while mentoring others and shaping best practices. You'll balance hands-on engineering with leadership responsibilities, helping to design and evolve modern cloud platforms that underpin critical public services. This is an opportunity to influence architecture, drive innovation, and contribute to the continuous improvement of both platforms and people. What You'll Be Doing Leading the design, build, and optimisation of scalable cloud platforms using a code-first approach Driving best practices across Infrastructure as Code, automation, and platform standardisation Acting as a technical mentor within your pod, supporting and upskilling engineers Collaborating across teams to deliver secure, resilient, and high-quality cloud solutions Championing Agile delivery, contributing to sprint planning and technical direction Enhancing CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices to improve efficiency and reliability Contributing to engineering strategy, reusable assets, and internal standards What We're Looking For Proven experience in a Senior Cloud / Platform Engineering role Strong expertise in AWS and/or Azure environments Advanced experience with Infrastructure as Code (Terraform preferred) Solid experience with Git-based version control (e.g. GitHub) Strong knowledge of CI/CD pipelines, automation, and DevOps principles Experience with Kubernetes, Ansible , and container-based architectures Strong foundation in infrastructure, networking, and security principles Experience working in Agile teams , with the ability to lead and influence What's in It for You 70,000 - 73,000 base salary + comprehensive benefits Unlimited training budget for certifications and external learning Clear pathway into leadership and architecture roles Private healthcare and wellbeing support Flexible, hybrid working environment Opportunity to work on high-impact, secure government programmes Why Join? You'll be part of a collaborative, engineering-led culture where your expertise is valued and your ideas shape real outcomes. This is your opportunity to lead from the front, work on meaningful projects, and accelerate your career in a supportive, high-performing environment. If you're ready to take the next step into a senior role and make a real impact, we'd love to hear from you.
31/03/2026
Full time
Senior Cloud / Platform Engineering role Senior Cloud Engineer - Hybrid (Manchester) - Government Project Salary: 70,000 - 73,000 + Benefits + Unlimited Training Budget Active SC Clearance is required for this role. Senior Cloud Engineer - Hybrid (Manchester) - Government Project Salary: 70,000 - 73,000 + Benefits + Unlimited Training Budget Active SC Clearance is required for this role. Are you an experienced Cloud Engineer ready to step into a senior role where you can lead, influence, and deliver at scale? We're looking for a Senior Cloud Engineer to play a key role in delivering secure, high-performing cloud platforms for a major UK government programme based in Manchester. This hybrid role offers the flexibility of working across home, office, and client environments, while remaining closely connected to impactful project delivery. The Opportunity As a Senior Cloud Engineer, you'll be a core member of a high-performing Cloud Pod-guiding technical delivery while mentoring others and shaping best practices. You'll balance hands-on engineering with leadership responsibilities, helping to design and evolve modern cloud platforms that underpin critical public services. This is an opportunity to influence architecture, drive innovation, and contribute to the continuous improvement of both platforms and people. What You'll Be Doing Leading the design, build, and optimisation of scalable cloud platforms using a code-first approach Driving best practices across Infrastructure as Code, automation, and platform standardisation Acting as a technical mentor within your pod, supporting and upskilling engineers Collaborating across teams to deliver secure, resilient, and high-quality cloud solutions Championing Agile delivery, contributing to sprint planning and technical direction Enhancing CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices to improve efficiency and reliability Contributing to engineering strategy, reusable assets, and internal standards What We're Looking For Proven experience in a Senior Cloud / Platform Engineering role Strong expertise in AWS and/or Azure environments Advanced experience with Infrastructure as Code (Terraform preferred) Solid experience with Git-based version control (e.g. GitHub) Strong knowledge of CI/CD pipelines, automation, and DevOps principles Experience with Kubernetes, Ansible , and container-based architectures Strong foundation in infrastructure, networking, and security principles Experience working in Agile teams , with the ability to lead and influence What's in It for You 70,000 - 73,000 base salary + comprehensive benefits Unlimited training budget for certifications and external learning Clear pathway into leadership and architecture roles Private healthcare and wellbeing support Flexible, hybrid working environment Opportunity to work on high-impact, secure government programmes Why Join? You'll be part of a collaborative, engineering-led culture where your expertise is valued and your ideas shape real outcomes. This is your opportunity to lead from the front, work on meaningful projects, and accelerate your career in a supportive, high-performing environment. If you're ready to take the next step into a senior role and make a real impact, we'd love to hear from you.
Principal Cloud Engineer Salary: 90,000 - 98,000 + Benefits + Unlimited Training Budget Active SC Clearance is required for this role. Principal Cloud Engineer Salary: 90,000 - 98,000 + Benefits + Unlimited Training Budget Active SC Clearance is required for this role. Are you a Cloud Engineering leader ready to shape strategy, influence large-scale platforms, and drive engineering excellence? We're seeking a Principal Cloud Engineer to lead the design and evolution of secure, enterprise-grade cloud environments for a major UK government programme in Manchester. This hybrid role offers flexibility across home, office, and client site, while placing you at the centre of high-impact, mission-critical delivery. The Opportunity As a Principal Cloud Engineer, you'll operate at the forefront of technical leadership-setting direction, defining standards, and guiding multiple Cloud Pods. You'll combine deep technical expertise with strategic thinking, ensuring platforms are scalable, secure, and aligned with long-term organisational goals. This role goes beyond delivery-you'll influence architecture, mentor senior engineers, and play a key role in shaping the future of cloud engineering within the organisation. What You'll Be Doing Defining and driving cloud architecture strategy across multiple teams and platforms Leading the design of scalable, secure, and reusable cloud solutions using a code-first approach Establishing best practices across Infrastructure as Code, DevOps, and platform engineering Providing technical leadership and mentorship to senior and mid-level engineers Collaborating with stakeholders to align technical solutions with business and programme outcomes Driving innovation, continuous improvement, and adoption of emerging technologies Overseeing and enhancing CI/CD, automation, and cloud governance frameworks Acting as a key decision-maker on complex technical challenges and architecture What We're Looking For Extensive experience in Cloud / Platform Engineering , with time spent in a senior or principal capacity Deep expertise in AWS and/or Azure at an architectural level Advanced proficiency in Infrastructure as Code (Terraform strongly preferred) Strong experience with Git-based workflows (e.g. GitHub) Proven track record of designing and implementing CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices at scale Expertise in Kubernetes, containerisation , and automation tools such as Ansible Strong understanding of networking, security, and enterprise architecture principles Experience leading teams, influencing stakeholders, and setting technical direction Background working in Agile environments with cross-functional teams Why Join? This is a rare opportunity to operate at a principal level-where your decisions shape platforms, teams, and outcomes. You'll join a collaborative, forward-thinking engineering culture that values innovation, leadership, and continuous growth. If you're ready to lead at scale and make a lasting impact, we'd love to hear from you.
31/03/2026
Full time
Principal Cloud Engineer Salary: 90,000 - 98,000 + Benefits + Unlimited Training Budget Active SC Clearance is required for this role. Principal Cloud Engineer Salary: 90,000 - 98,000 + Benefits + Unlimited Training Budget Active SC Clearance is required for this role. Are you a Cloud Engineering leader ready to shape strategy, influence large-scale platforms, and drive engineering excellence? We're seeking a Principal Cloud Engineer to lead the design and evolution of secure, enterprise-grade cloud environments for a major UK government programme in Manchester. This hybrid role offers flexibility across home, office, and client site, while placing you at the centre of high-impact, mission-critical delivery. The Opportunity As a Principal Cloud Engineer, you'll operate at the forefront of technical leadership-setting direction, defining standards, and guiding multiple Cloud Pods. You'll combine deep technical expertise with strategic thinking, ensuring platforms are scalable, secure, and aligned with long-term organisational goals. This role goes beyond delivery-you'll influence architecture, mentor senior engineers, and play a key role in shaping the future of cloud engineering within the organisation. What You'll Be Doing Defining and driving cloud architecture strategy across multiple teams and platforms Leading the design of scalable, secure, and reusable cloud solutions using a code-first approach Establishing best practices across Infrastructure as Code, DevOps, and platform engineering Providing technical leadership and mentorship to senior and mid-level engineers Collaborating with stakeholders to align technical solutions with business and programme outcomes Driving innovation, continuous improvement, and adoption of emerging technologies Overseeing and enhancing CI/CD, automation, and cloud governance frameworks Acting as a key decision-maker on complex technical challenges and architecture What We're Looking For Extensive experience in Cloud / Platform Engineering , with time spent in a senior or principal capacity Deep expertise in AWS and/or Azure at an architectural level Advanced proficiency in Infrastructure as Code (Terraform strongly preferred) Strong experience with Git-based workflows (e.g. GitHub) Proven track record of designing and implementing CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices at scale Expertise in Kubernetes, containerisation , and automation tools such as Ansible Strong understanding of networking, security, and enterprise architecture principles Experience leading teams, influencing stakeholders, and setting technical direction Background working in Agile environments with cross-functional teams Why Join? This is a rare opportunity to operate at a principal level-where your decisions shape platforms, teams, and outcomes. You'll join a collaborative, forward-thinking engineering culture that values innovation, leadership, and continuous growth. If you're ready to lead at scale and make a lasting impact, we'd love to hear from you.
IntaPeople are currently representing a client based in South Wales who due to a substantial amount of growth now require an experienced Platform Engineering Manager/Director to join and lead their core production team along side the Chief Technology Officer. This role is about shaping how their platforms scale, ensuring resilience, and embedding long term DevOps principles across the business whilst using tools like Terraform/Ansible frameworks, CI/CD pipelines, observability, and infrastructure design. The Platform Engineer will be responsible for running their largest systems within their industry in the UK and having recently launched in the USA, they now are building within this resource area. Their an on-premise first business of which 90% of their workload-intensive applications run on Proxmox Servers which requires robust on-prem operations with hybrid cloud integrations. Please note, this is a hands on Management/Director position and not a hands off people leadership role. This position would suit a Principal/Lead level Engineer who is looking for more autonomy, responsibilities and progression. Key Skills/Experience (at a glance): Their platform has matured significantly in recent years and candidates should have demonstrable experience across most of the following: Proven experience as a Senior/Principal/Lead Platform/Infrastructure Engineer. Proven experience with people leadership. Proven experience running fast moving projects and teams. Strong server experience using tools such as Proxmox and vSphere hypervisor clusters (or similar). Experience with HP MSA SAN storage, Unifi networking, pfSense routing. Experience working within a cloud environment using cloud platforms such as Azure, AWS, and Digital Ocean Monitoring: Uptime Robot, Grafana, Sentry, and custom application-level tooling. Experience using operating systems such as Linux. Strong experience with databases such as MySQL For the right candidate, this is an opportunity to make a major impact in a scaling, founder-led business with a track record of continuous product development and an ambitious growth plan. KEY CHALLENGES THE NEW PLATFORM MANAGER/DIRECTOR WILL OWN Platform stability at scale their infrastructure is doubling approximately every three months. Downtime has direct and significant commercial impact, and incidents can occur at any time. AI tooling support They are actively using and expanding AI-assisted development tooling (Replit, Claude Code, currently cloud-based). They are also scoping local model deployment: Minimax M1 (229B) within two months, with Kimi K2 and DeepSeek to follow later in the year. New data centre build They are relocating to new offices (across the road from their current setup), where they will be constructing their own data centre. The incoming team will be central to this move/setup. Reducing the teams production bottleneck. The new manager/director in particular must be capable of owning the platform function with genuine autonomy. Resilience: Disaster recovery, backups, and replication across multiple data layers are constant priorities. Extreme velocity: They push code to production up to 4 times per day, running fast and breaking things, but aiming to remain online as much as possible. The core platform team between them covers platform trading core hours across two time zones UK: 07 00 and USA: 11 00. As well as providing out-of-hours emergency support on a rota basis set between the team. This organisation is a self-funded, profitable business that has set strong growth plans for 2026/2027. They are investing heavily within their own software and infrastructure platforms. This is an excellent time to join the team right now as you will play a pivotal role in shaping how that growth is supported. Role overview Platform Engineering Manager/Director Bridgend / Hybrid (3-4days per week) Salary £60,00 - £75,000 depending on experience 28days annual leave (inc. BH) increasing with length of service New office equipment such as Macbook etc Performance based bonuses Flexi time working structure Cycle to work scheme For more information please contact Nathan Handley on (phone number removed) or click APPLY now to be considered. Please note: We can provide sponsorship to candidates who are already living and working within the UK and have an established based within a commutable distance of the office. Candidates without this criteria should not apply as applications will not be processed. Candidates must be willing to work onsite 3-4 days per week in Bridgend/South Wales We would consider serious relocators but candidates must show willingness to attend interviews in person
31/03/2026
Full time
IntaPeople are currently representing a client based in South Wales who due to a substantial amount of growth now require an experienced Platform Engineering Manager/Director to join and lead their core production team along side the Chief Technology Officer. This role is about shaping how their platforms scale, ensuring resilience, and embedding long term DevOps principles across the business whilst using tools like Terraform/Ansible frameworks, CI/CD pipelines, observability, and infrastructure design. The Platform Engineer will be responsible for running their largest systems within their industry in the UK and having recently launched in the USA, they now are building within this resource area. Their an on-premise first business of which 90% of their workload-intensive applications run on Proxmox Servers which requires robust on-prem operations with hybrid cloud integrations. Please note, this is a hands on Management/Director position and not a hands off people leadership role. This position would suit a Principal/Lead level Engineer who is looking for more autonomy, responsibilities and progression. Key Skills/Experience (at a glance): Their platform has matured significantly in recent years and candidates should have demonstrable experience across most of the following: Proven experience as a Senior/Principal/Lead Platform/Infrastructure Engineer. Proven experience with people leadership. Proven experience running fast moving projects and teams. Strong server experience using tools such as Proxmox and vSphere hypervisor clusters (or similar). Experience with HP MSA SAN storage, Unifi networking, pfSense routing. Experience working within a cloud environment using cloud platforms such as Azure, AWS, and Digital Ocean Monitoring: Uptime Robot, Grafana, Sentry, and custom application-level tooling. Experience using operating systems such as Linux. Strong experience with databases such as MySQL For the right candidate, this is an opportunity to make a major impact in a scaling, founder-led business with a track record of continuous product development and an ambitious growth plan. KEY CHALLENGES THE NEW PLATFORM MANAGER/DIRECTOR WILL OWN Platform stability at scale their infrastructure is doubling approximately every three months. Downtime has direct and significant commercial impact, and incidents can occur at any time. AI tooling support They are actively using and expanding AI-assisted development tooling (Replit, Claude Code, currently cloud-based). They are also scoping local model deployment: Minimax M1 (229B) within two months, with Kimi K2 and DeepSeek to follow later in the year. New data centre build They are relocating to new offices (across the road from their current setup), where they will be constructing their own data centre. The incoming team will be central to this move/setup. Reducing the teams production bottleneck. The new manager/director in particular must be capable of owning the platform function with genuine autonomy. Resilience: Disaster recovery, backups, and replication across multiple data layers are constant priorities. Extreme velocity: They push code to production up to 4 times per day, running fast and breaking things, but aiming to remain online as much as possible. The core platform team between them covers platform trading core hours across two time zones UK: 07 00 and USA: 11 00. As well as providing out-of-hours emergency support on a rota basis set between the team. This organisation is a self-funded, profitable business that has set strong growth plans for 2026/2027. They are investing heavily within their own software and infrastructure platforms. This is an excellent time to join the team right now as you will play a pivotal role in shaping how that growth is supported. Role overview Platform Engineering Manager/Director Bridgend / Hybrid (3-4days per week) Salary £60,00 - £75,000 depending on experience 28days annual leave (inc. BH) increasing with length of service New office equipment such as Macbook etc Performance based bonuses Flexi time working structure Cycle to work scheme For more information please contact Nathan Handley on (phone number removed) or click APPLY now to be considered. Please note: We can provide sponsorship to candidates who are already living and working within the UK and have an established based within a commutable distance of the office. Candidates without this criteria should not apply as applications will not be processed. Candidates must be willing to work onsite 3-4 days per week in Bridgend/South Wales We would consider serious relocators but candidates must show willingness to attend interviews in person
Network Manager West London Full Time Permanent We re working with one of London s most respected independent schools to appoint a Network Manager to a key senior IT role. This is a high-profile opportunity for a Network Manager to join a prestigious, high-performing environment where technology is taken seriously, infrastructure is business-critical, and standards are exceptionally high. You ll be stepping into a visible role with real ownership, supporting a complex estate while helping shape the future direction of IT across the organisation. For an experienced Network Manager or senior infrastructure professional, this is a standout opportunity to take on a broad, business-critical remit with genuine autonomy and impact. The role Reporting to the Director of Digital Strategy and IT, the Network Manager will take ownership of the organisation s technical infrastructure, acting as the senior technical escalation point and leading on network performance, infrastructure improvement, cloud services, security, and project delivery. What you ll be doing Own and manage the network and infrastructure estate Act as the senior escalation point for complex 3rd and 4th line issues Lead on wired and wireless networking, switching, routing and firewall configuration Support and develop both on-prem and cloud infrastructure Manage Active Directory, Azure AD and core identity services Oversee Microsoft 365, including Exchange, SharePoint, Teams and Intune Deliver infrastructure and IT projects from design through to implementation Work closely with internal stakeholders to scope and prioritise technical initiatives Take responsibility for cyber security controls, backups, disaster recovery and business continuity What they re looking for Significant experience in a senior infrastructure, network or systems role Strong networking knowledge across VLANs, switching, routing, firewalls and Wi-Fi Strong experience with Active Directory and Azure AD Strong Microsoft 365 and wider cloud services experience Experience with Microsoft Intune and device management A proven background in resolving complex technical issues Experience delivering technical projects successfully A confident communicator who can work effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders Particularly relevant experience HPE / Aruba networking Managing or mentoring technical engineers Working with external suppliers and contractors Backup, DR and cyber security solutions Previous experience in education or a school environment Why this role stands out Join an exceptionally reputable organisation Step into a senior, visible and trusted Network Manager role Take ownership of a broad and business-critical technical estate Combine hands-on technical leadership with project delivery and strategic input Package Monday to Thursday: 8:00am to 5:00pm Additional hours as reasonably required 28 days annual leave Bank holidays plus Christmas closure
26/03/2026
Full time
Network Manager West London Full Time Permanent We re working with one of London s most respected independent schools to appoint a Network Manager to a key senior IT role. This is a high-profile opportunity for a Network Manager to join a prestigious, high-performing environment where technology is taken seriously, infrastructure is business-critical, and standards are exceptionally high. You ll be stepping into a visible role with real ownership, supporting a complex estate while helping shape the future direction of IT across the organisation. For an experienced Network Manager or senior infrastructure professional, this is a standout opportunity to take on a broad, business-critical remit with genuine autonomy and impact. The role Reporting to the Director of Digital Strategy and IT, the Network Manager will take ownership of the organisation s technical infrastructure, acting as the senior technical escalation point and leading on network performance, infrastructure improvement, cloud services, security, and project delivery. What you ll be doing Own and manage the network and infrastructure estate Act as the senior escalation point for complex 3rd and 4th line issues Lead on wired and wireless networking, switching, routing and firewall configuration Support and develop both on-prem and cloud infrastructure Manage Active Directory, Azure AD and core identity services Oversee Microsoft 365, including Exchange, SharePoint, Teams and Intune Deliver infrastructure and IT projects from design through to implementation Work closely with internal stakeholders to scope and prioritise technical initiatives Take responsibility for cyber security controls, backups, disaster recovery and business continuity What they re looking for Significant experience in a senior infrastructure, network or systems role Strong networking knowledge across VLANs, switching, routing, firewalls and Wi-Fi Strong experience with Active Directory and Azure AD Strong Microsoft 365 and wider cloud services experience Experience with Microsoft Intune and device management A proven background in resolving complex technical issues Experience delivering technical projects successfully A confident communicator who can work effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders Particularly relevant experience HPE / Aruba networking Managing or mentoring technical engineers Working with external suppliers and contractors Backup, DR and cyber security solutions Previous experience in education or a school environment Why this role stands out Join an exceptionally reputable organisation Step into a senior, visible and trusted Network Manager role Take ownership of a broad and business-critical technical estate Combine hands-on technical leadership with project delivery and strategic input Package Monday to Thursday: 8:00am to 5:00pm Additional hours as reasonably required 28 days annual leave Bank holidays plus Christmas closure
Position Summary
We're seeking an Associate Director, IT Infrastructure to lead and transform our scientific computing environment in support of our cutting-edge gene therapy research. This senior leadership position will drive the strategy and execution of research computing initiatives, working in close partnership with our Bioinformatics, AI/ML, and Global IT Infrastructure teams. The role focuses specifically on advancing our scientific computing capabilities through operational excellence, while ensuring our research teams can maximize the value of our high-performance computing investments.
As a key member of the technology leadership team, this position will be responsible for the day-to-day operations and strategic evolution of our research computing environment. The successful candidate will combine deep technical expertise in scientific computing with strong business acumen to deliver innovative solutions that accelerate our research mission. While Global IT Infrastructure maintains our enterprise technology foundation, this role focuses exclusively on the specialized computing needs of our scientific teams, including high-performance computing, GPU-accelerated workflows, and research data management.
Job Responsibilities
Serve as the primary local IT Infrastructure contact for Edinburgh's Bioinformatics and AI/ML teams
Manage and optimize scientific computing infrastructure, including GPU clusters, high-performance storage systems, and virtualized environments
Collaborate with global IT teams to ensure infrastructure alignment with scientific computing needs
Lead technical planning and implementation of infrastructure improvements
Provide technical guidance on architecture decisions affecting scientific workflows
Manage and optimize WEKA storage systems and VSphere virtual environments
Support Linux-based scientific computing environments, leveraging managed services as appropriate
Implement and maintain monitoring solutions for complex computing environments
Participate in capacity planning and performance optimization initiatives
Drive infrastructure automation and continuous improvement
Manage relationships with vendors and technical partners
Vendor & Contract Management:
Manage third-party Linux support contract and contractor relationships
Define and monitor service level agreements
Ensure contractor compliance with company security policies
Review and approve contractor work
Manage vendor performance and escalations
Security & Compliance:
Act as primary point of contact for parent company security audits
Develop and maintain security compliance documentation
Coordinate and respond to penetration testing activities
Implement security recommendations and remediation plans
Ensure infrastructure meets corporate security standards
Participate in security incident response planning
Business Continuity:
Lead disaster recovery planning for scientific computing infrastructure
Coordinate and execute DR testing
Maintain DR documentation and procedures
Develop and maintain business continuity plans
Ensure RPO/RTO objectives are met
Financial Planning & Technical Debt:
Develop long-term capital planning for infrastructure
Manage infrastructure budget and forecasting for AskBio European locations
Identify and track technical debt
Create remediation plans for technical debt
Provide cost-benefit analysis for infrastructure investments
Manage infrastructure lifecycle planning
Develop business cases for infrastructure improvements
Key Competencies:
Technical:
Infrastructure architecture and design
Performance optimization
Problem-solving and troubleshooting
Security best practices
Technical documentation
Business & Management:
Contract negotiation and management
Budget planning and control
Risk management
Audit response and compliance
Strategic planning
Vendor management
Cost-benefit analysis
Interpersonal:
Strong communication skills
Stakeholder management
Team collaboration
Conflict resolution
Customer service orientation
Ability to bridge technical and scientific domains
Leadership:
Technical leadership
Project management
Mentoring and knowledge transfer
Change management
Strategic thinking
Impact Metrics: Success in this role will be measured by:
Infrastructure stability and performance improvements
Stakeholder satisfaction levels
Project delivery effectiveness
Technical problem resolution metrics
Team collaboration effectiveness
Innovation and process improvements
Note: This position requires occasional travel to other company locations and may require some out-of-hours support during critical maintenance windows or emergencies.
This role represents a critical position in our organization, bridging technical expertise with scientific computing needs while fostering strong working relationships between global teams.
Minimum Requirements
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field
8+ years of experience in infrastructure engineering roles
Experience with high-performance computing environments
Proven experience supporting GPU-accelerated computing environments
Strong understanding of storage systems and networking
Experience with infrastructure monitoring and optimization tools
Demonstrated ability to work with scientific computing workflows
Experience managing vendor relationships and contracts
Knowledge of IT security and compliance requirements
Experience with disaster recovery planning and testing
Understanding of IT financial planning and budgeting
Experience with audit responses and compliance documentation
Strong experience with Linux administration and engineering
Extensive knowledge of virtualization technologies, particularly VSphere
Preferred Education, Experience and Skills
Experience with WEKA storage systems
Knowledge of AI/ML infrastructure requirements
Experience supporting bioinformatics workflows
Familiarity with container technologies (Docker, Kubernetes)
Experience with infrastructure automation tools
Understanding of scientific computing software and frameworks
Previous experience in biotech or pharmaceutical industries
Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure)
ITIL certification
Security certifications (CISSP, CISM, or similar)
Experience with GxP compliance
Experience with pharmaceutical industry regulations
Previous experience managing technical debt in regulated environments
18/11/2025
Full time
Position Summary
We're seeking an Associate Director, IT Infrastructure to lead and transform our scientific computing environment in support of our cutting-edge gene therapy research. This senior leadership position will drive the strategy and execution of research computing initiatives, working in close partnership with our Bioinformatics, AI/ML, and Global IT Infrastructure teams. The role focuses specifically on advancing our scientific computing capabilities through operational excellence, while ensuring our research teams can maximize the value of our high-performance computing investments.
As a key member of the technology leadership team, this position will be responsible for the day-to-day operations and strategic evolution of our research computing environment. The successful candidate will combine deep technical expertise in scientific computing with strong business acumen to deliver innovative solutions that accelerate our research mission. While Global IT Infrastructure maintains our enterprise technology foundation, this role focuses exclusively on the specialized computing needs of our scientific teams, including high-performance computing, GPU-accelerated workflows, and research data management.
Job Responsibilities
Serve as the primary local IT Infrastructure contact for Edinburgh's Bioinformatics and AI/ML teams
Manage and optimize scientific computing infrastructure, including GPU clusters, high-performance storage systems, and virtualized environments
Collaborate with global IT teams to ensure infrastructure alignment with scientific computing needs
Lead technical planning and implementation of infrastructure improvements
Provide technical guidance on architecture decisions affecting scientific workflows
Manage and optimize WEKA storage systems and VSphere virtual environments
Support Linux-based scientific computing environments, leveraging managed services as appropriate
Implement and maintain monitoring solutions for complex computing environments
Participate in capacity planning and performance optimization initiatives
Drive infrastructure automation and continuous improvement
Manage relationships with vendors and technical partners
Vendor & Contract Management:
Manage third-party Linux support contract and contractor relationships
Define and monitor service level agreements
Ensure contractor compliance with company security policies
Review and approve contractor work
Manage vendor performance and escalations
Security & Compliance:
Act as primary point of contact for parent company security audits
Develop and maintain security compliance documentation
Coordinate and respond to penetration testing activities
Implement security recommendations and remediation plans
Ensure infrastructure meets corporate security standards
Participate in security incident response planning
Business Continuity:
Lead disaster recovery planning for scientific computing infrastructure
Coordinate and execute DR testing
Maintain DR documentation and procedures
Develop and maintain business continuity plans
Ensure RPO/RTO objectives are met
Financial Planning & Technical Debt:
Develop long-term capital planning for infrastructure
Manage infrastructure budget and forecasting for AskBio European locations
Identify and track technical debt
Create remediation plans for technical debt
Provide cost-benefit analysis for infrastructure investments
Manage infrastructure lifecycle planning
Develop business cases for infrastructure improvements
Key Competencies:
Technical:
Infrastructure architecture and design
Performance optimization
Problem-solving and troubleshooting
Security best practices
Technical documentation
Business & Management:
Contract negotiation and management
Budget planning and control
Risk management
Audit response and compliance
Strategic planning
Vendor management
Cost-benefit analysis
Interpersonal:
Strong communication skills
Stakeholder management
Team collaboration
Conflict resolution
Customer service orientation
Ability to bridge technical and scientific domains
Leadership:
Technical leadership
Project management
Mentoring and knowledge transfer
Change management
Strategic thinking
Impact Metrics: Success in this role will be measured by:
Infrastructure stability and performance improvements
Stakeholder satisfaction levels
Project delivery effectiveness
Technical problem resolution metrics
Team collaboration effectiveness
Innovation and process improvements
Note: This position requires occasional travel to other company locations and may require some out-of-hours support during critical maintenance windows or emergencies.
This role represents a critical position in our organization, bridging technical expertise with scientific computing needs while fostering strong working relationships between global teams.
Minimum Requirements
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field
8+ years of experience in infrastructure engineering roles
Experience with high-performance computing environments
Proven experience supporting GPU-accelerated computing environments
Strong understanding of storage systems and networking
Experience with infrastructure monitoring and optimization tools
Demonstrated ability to work with scientific computing workflows
Experience managing vendor relationships and contracts
Knowledge of IT security and compliance requirements
Experience with disaster recovery planning and testing
Understanding of IT financial planning and budgeting
Experience with audit responses and compliance documentation
Strong experience with Linux administration and engineering
Extensive knowledge of virtualization technologies, particularly VSphere
Preferred Education, Experience and Skills
Experience with WEKA storage systems
Knowledge of AI/ML infrastructure requirements
Experience supporting bioinformatics workflows
Familiarity with container technologies (Docker, Kubernetes)
Experience with infrastructure automation tools
Understanding of scientific computing software and frameworks
Previous experience in biotech or pharmaceutical industries
Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure)
ITIL certification
Security certifications (CISSP, CISM, or similar)
Experience with GxP compliance
Experience with pharmaceutical industry regulations
Previous experience managing technical debt in regulated environments
M365 Technical Lead Peterborough (Hybrid - 2DPM in the office) Up to £85,000 per annum - 3 Year Fixed-Term Contract VIQU have partnered with a educational institution who are looking for a hands-on Microsoft 365 Technical Lead to deliver a major tenant-to-tenant cloud consolidation project. You'll play a key role in implementing a defined strategy, working closely with internal teams, schools, and external partners to ensure a smooth migration. While there is support from a small engineering team, this role requires someone who can get stuck in technically and also build strong relationships across the organisation. Key Responsibilities of the M365 Technical Lead: Lead the technical delivery of a complex Microsoft 365 tenant-to-tenant cloud consolidation. Manage and provide guidance to a small team of engineers. Collaborate with internal stakeholders, external consultants, and suppliers. Ensure security and compliance within the Microsoft 365 environment. Offer expert advice on Microsoft Azure, Windows systems, networking, and collaboration tools. Implement agreed strategies efficiently, suggesting improvements when appropriate. Lead technical issue resolution to minimise disruption. Communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical audiences, including senior leadership. Key Requirements of the M365 Technical Lead: Proven experience in large-scale Microsoft 365 tenancy consolidations or tenant-to-tenant migrations. Strong technical skills with Microsoft 365, Entra, and Microsoft Azure. Hands-on experience with Windows Client Server systems and virtualised networks. Knowledge of networking infrastructure, VPNs, Firewalls, and hardware support. Comfortable with a hands-on technical role and team leadership. Excellent communication and relationship-building skills. Experience in education environments is advantageous. Ability to deliver within an existing strategic framework while contributing ideas for improvement. Apply now to speak with VIQU IT in confidence. Or reach out to Katie Dark via the VIQU IT website. Do you know someone great? We'll thank you with up to £1,000 if your referral is successful (terms apply). M365 Technical Lead Peterborough (Hybrid - 2DPM in the office) Up to £85,000 per annum - 3 Year Fixed-Term Contract
07/10/2025
M365 Technical Lead Peterborough (Hybrid - 2DPM in the office) Up to £85,000 per annum - 3 Year Fixed-Term Contract VIQU have partnered with a educational institution who are looking for a hands-on Microsoft 365 Technical Lead to deliver a major tenant-to-tenant cloud consolidation project. You'll play a key role in implementing a defined strategy, working closely with internal teams, schools, and external partners to ensure a smooth migration. While there is support from a small engineering team, this role requires someone who can get stuck in technically and also build strong relationships across the organisation. Key Responsibilities of the M365 Technical Lead: Lead the technical delivery of a complex Microsoft 365 tenant-to-tenant cloud consolidation. Manage and provide guidance to a small team of engineers. Collaborate with internal stakeholders, external consultants, and suppliers. Ensure security and compliance within the Microsoft 365 environment. Offer expert advice on Microsoft Azure, Windows systems, networking, and collaboration tools. Implement agreed strategies efficiently, suggesting improvements when appropriate. Lead technical issue resolution to minimise disruption. Communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical audiences, including senior leadership. Key Requirements of the M365 Technical Lead: Proven experience in large-scale Microsoft 365 tenancy consolidations or tenant-to-tenant migrations. Strong technical skills with Microsoft 365, Entra, and Microsoft Azure. Hands-on experience with Windows Client Server systems and virtualised networks. Knowledge of networking infrastructure, VPNs, Firewalls, and hardware support. Comfortable with a hands-on technical role and team leadership. Excellent communication and relationship-building skills. Experience in education environments is advantageous. Ability to deliver within an existing strategic framework while contributing ideas for improvement. Apply now to speak with VIQU IT in confidence. Or reach out to Katie Dark via the VIQU IT website. Do you know someone great? We'll thank you with up to £1,000 if your referral is successful (terms apply). M365 Technical Lead Peterborough (Hybrid - 2DPM in the office) Up to £85,000 per annum - 3 Year Fixed-Term Contract
Join us on a transformative journey as a Solution Architect-Component Designer Assurance & AI, where you'll spearhead the evolution of our digital landscape, driving innovation and excellence. You'll harness cutting-edge technology to revolutionize our digital offerings, ensuring unapparelled customer experiences. Operational Support Systems (OSS) & Tools is a newly formed functional unit in the Network Product domain at Barclays. The Barclays OSS & Tools Engineering team is responsible for the design, build and operate of the underlying OSS infrastructure and toolchain across cloud, data centre, campus and branch that are required to run the Barclays Global Network at scale. To be successful as a Solution Architect, you should have experience with Demonstrable experience of building high scale observability solutions using open-source tooling like ELK, Grafana, Prometheus, Nagios, Telegraf and others. Knowledge and demonstrable hands-on experience with middleware technologies (Kafka, API gateways and others) and Data Engineering tools/frameworks like Apache Spark, Airflow, Flink and Hadoop ecosystems. Understanding of network technology fundamentals, Data Structures, scalable system design and ability to translate information in a structured manner for wider product and engineering teams to translate into working solution. Some other highly valued skills may include Knowledge of DevOps tooling, GitOps, CI/CD, configuration management, Jenkins, build pipelines and source control systems. Working knowledge of cloud infrastructure services: compute, storage, networking, hybrid connectivity, monitoring/logging, security and IAM. Programming experience in one of the highlevel languages like Python, Java, Golang and NetDevOps automation and AI engineering (GenAI/Agentic AI), API service development. Proficiency in Agile Methodologies Scrum/Kanban, backlog and workflow mgmt. and SRE specific reporting (MTTR, deployment frequency, SLO and others) You may be assessed on the key critical skills relevant for success in role, such as risk and controls, change and transformation, business acumen strategic thinking and digital and technology, as well as job-specific technical skills Location is Knutsford Purpose of the role To design, develop, and implement solutions to complex business problems, collaborating with stakeholders to understand their needs and requirements, and design and implement solutions that meet those needs and create solutions that balance technology risks against business delivery, driving consistency. Accountabilities Design and development of solutions as products that can evolve, meeting business requirements that align with modern software engineering practices and automated delivery tooling. This includes identification and implementation of the technologies and platforms. Targeted design activities that apply an appropriate workload placement strategy and maximise the benefit of cloud capabilities such as elasticity, serverless, containerisation etc. Best practice designs incorporating security principles (such as defence in depth and reduction of blast radius) that meet the Bank's resiliency expectations. Solutions that appropriately balance risks and controls to deliver the agreed business and technology value. Adoption of standardised solutions where they fit. If no standard solutions fit, feed into their ongoing evolution where appropriate. Fault finding and performance issues support to operational support teams, leveraging available tooling. Solution design impact assessment in terms of risk, capacity and cost impact, inc. estimation of project change and ongoing run costs. Development of the requisite architecture inputs required to comply with the banks governance processes, including design artefacts required for architecture, privacy, security and records management governance processes. Vice President Expectations To contribute or set strategy, drive requirements and make recommendations for change. Plan resources, budgets, and policies; manage and maintain policies/ processes; deliver continuous improvements and escalate breaches of policies/procedures If managing a team, they define jobs and responsibilities, planning for the department's future needs and operations, counselling employees on performance and contributing to employee pay decisions/changes. They may also lead a number of specialists to influence the operations of a department, in alignment with strategic as well as tactical priorities, while balancing short and long term goals and ensuring that budgets and schedules meet corporate requirements If the position has leadership responsibilities, People Leaders are expected to demonstrate a clear set of leadership behaviours to create an environment for colleagues to thrive and deliver to a consistently excellent standard. The four LEAD behaviours are: L - Listen and be authentic, E - Energise and inspire, A - Align across the enterprise, D - Develop others OR for an individual contributor, they will be a subject matter expert within own discipline and will guide technical direction. They will lead collaborative, multi-year assignments and guide team members through structured assignments, identify the need for the inclusion of other areas of specialisation to complete assignments. They will train, guide and coach less experienced specialists and provide information affecting long term profits, organisational risks and strategic decisions Advise key stakeholders, including functional leadership teams and senior management on functional and cross functional areas of impact and alignment. Manage and mitigate risks through assessment, in support of the control and governance agenda. Demonstrate leadership and accountability for managing risk and strengthening controls in relation to the work your team does. Demonstrate comprehensive understanding of the organisation functions to contribute to achieving the goals of the business. Collaborate with other areas of work, for business aligned support areas to keep up to speed with business activity and the business strategies. Create solutions based on sophisticated analytical thought comparing and selecting complex alternatives. In-depth analysis with interpretative thinking will be required to define problems and develop innovative solutions. Adopt and include the outcomes of extensive research in problem solving processes. Seek out, build and maintain trusting relationships and partnerships with internal and external stakeholders in order to accomplish key business objectives, using influencing and negotiating skills to achieve outcomes. All colleagues will be expected to demonstrate the Barclays Values of Respect, Integrity, Service, Excellence and Stewardship - our moral compass, helping us do what we believe is right. They will also be expected to demonstrate the Barclays Mindset - to Empower, Challenge and Drive - the operating manual for how we behave.
06/10/2025
Full time
Join us on a transformative journey as a Solution Architect-Component Designer Assurance & AI, where you'll spearhead the evolution of our digital landscape, driving innovation and excellence. You'll harness cutting-edge technology to revolutionize our digital offerings, ensuring unapparelled customer experiences. Operational Support Systems (OSS) & Tools is a newly formed functional unit in the Network Product domain at Barclays. The Barclays OSS & Tools Engineering team is responsible for the design, build and operate of the underlying OSS infrastructure and toolchain across cloud, data centre, campus and branch that are required to run the Barclays Global Network at scale. To be successful as a Solution Architect, you should have experience with Demonstrable experience of building high scale observability solutions using open-source tooling like ELK, Grafana, Prometheus, Nagios, Telegraf and others. Knowledge and demonstrable hands-on experience with middleware technologies (Kafka, API gateways and others) and Data Engineering tools/frameworks like Apache Spark, Airflow, Flink and Hadoop ecosystems. Understanding of network technology fundamentals, Data Structures, scalable system design and ability to translate information in a structured manner for wider product and engineering teams to translate into working solution. Some other highly valued skills may include Knowledge of DevOps tooling, GitOps, CI/CD, configuration management, Jenkins, build pipelines and source control systems. Working knowledge of cloud infrastructure services: compute, storage, networking, hybrid connectivity, monitoring/logging, security and IAM. Programming experience in one of the highlevel languages like Python, Java, Golang and NetDevOps automation and AI engineering (GenAI/Agentic AI), API service development. Proficiency in Agile Methodologies Scrum/Kanban, backlog and workflow mgmt. and SRE specific reporting (MTTR, deployment frequency, SLO and others) You may be assessed on the key critical skills relevant for success in role, such as risk and controls, change and transformation, business acumen strategic thinking and digital and technology, as well as job-specific technical skills Location is Knutsford Purpose of the role To design, develop, and implement solutions to complex business problems, collaborating with stakeholders to understand their needs and requirements, and design and implement solutions that meet those needs and create solutions that balance technology risks against business delivery, driving consistency. Accountabilities Design and development of solutions as products that can evolve, meeting business requirements that align with modern software engineering practices and automated delivery tooling. This includes identification and implementation of the technologies and platforms. Targeted design activities that apply an appropriate workload placement strategy and maximise the benefit of cloud capabilities such as elasticity, serverless, containerisation etc. Best practice designs incorporating security principles (such as defence in depth and reduction of blast radius) that meet the Bank's resiliency expectations. Solutions that appropriately balance risks and controls to deliver the agreed business and technology value. Adoption of standardised solutions where they fit. If no standard solutions fit, feed into their ongoing evolution where appropriate. Fault finding and performance issues support to operational support teams, leveraging available tooling. Solution design impact assessment in terms of risk, capacity and cost impact, inc. estimation of project change and ongoing run costs. Development of the requisite architecture inputs required to comply with the banks governance processes, including design artefacts required for architecture, privacy, security and records management governance processes. Vice President Expectations To contribute or set strategy, drive requirements and make recommendations for change. Plan resources, budgets, and policies; manage and maintain policies/ processes; deliver continuous improvements and escalate breaches of policies/procedures If managing a team, they define jobs and responsibilities, planning for the department's future needs and operations, counselling employees on performance and contributing to employee pay decisions/changes. They may also lead a number of specialists to influence the operations of a department, in alignment with strategic as well as tactical priorities, while balancing short and long term goals and ensuring that budgets and schedules meet corporate requirements If the position has leadership responsibilities, People Leaders are expected to demonstrate a clear set of leadership behaviours to create an environment for colleagues to thrive and deliver to a consistently excellent standard. The four LEAD behaviours are: L - Listen and be authentic, E - Energise and inspire, A - Align across the enterprise, D - Develop others OR for an individual contributor, they will be a subject matter expert within own discipline and will guide technical direction. They will lead collaborative, multi-year assignments and guide team members through structured assignments, identify the need for the inclusion of other areas of specialisation to complete assignments. They will train, guide and coach less experienced specialists and provide information affecting long term profits, organisational risks and strategic decisions Advise key stakeholders, including functional leadership teams and senior management on functional and cross functional areas of impact and alignment. Manage and mitigate risks through assessment, in support of the control and governance agenda. Demonstrate leadership and accountability for managing risk and strengthening controls in relation to the work your team does. Demonstrate comprehensive understanding of the organisation functions to contribute to achieving the goals of the business. Collaborate with other areas of work, for business aligned support areas to keep up to speed with business activity and the business strategies. Create solutions based on sophisticated analytical thought comparing and selecting complex alternatives. In-depth analysis with interpretative thinking will be required to define problems and develop innovative solutions. Adopt and include the outcomes of extensive research in problem solving processes. Seek out, build and maintain trusting relationships and partnerships with internal and external stakeholders in order to accomplish key business objectives, using influencing and negotiating skills to achieve outcomes. All colleagues will be expected to demonstrate the Barclays Values of Respect, Integrity, Service, Excellence and Stewardship - our moral compass, helping us do what we believe is right. They will also be expected to demonstrate the Barclays Mindset - to Empower, Challenge and Drive - the operating manual for how we behave.
IT Talent Solutions Ltd
Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire
Senior Infrastructure Engineer required by my leading client. Are you a highly experienced Infrastructure Engineer with deep technical expertise in Microsoft environments, networkingand cloud platforms? Are you passionate about designing modern infrastructure solutions that drive real business impact? We're hiring a Senior Infrastructure Engineer to join a renowned industry leader and household name. You'll work in a forward-thinking IT team that values innovation, performance, and continuous improvement. Join a leading UK brand known for tech-driven transformation Work on cutting-edge infrastructure projects across cloud and on-prem environments Be part of a collaborative and supportive team with real career progression opportunities Hybrid working model based in Milton Keynes As a Senior Infrastructure Engineer, you'll lead the design, deployment, and optimisation of secure, high-performance infrastructure systems. This is a hands-on technical leadership role with real impact. Key Responsibilities: Architect and implement enterprise-scale infrastructure solutions Manage hybrid environments across Azure, VMware, and on-prem systems Improve and maintain LAN/WAN, networking, and core security infrastructure Provide expert-level troubleshooting and performance tuning Collaborate with cross-functional teams and senior stakeholders Ensure robust security, disaster recovery, and compliance standards YOU 5+ years of experience in IT infrastructure engineering Strong hands-on skills with Microsoft technologies, including Azure and Windows Server Proven experience with VMware, LAN/WAN networks, and infrastructure security Familiar with cloud and hybrid environments (Azure, AWS, or GCP) Strong understanding of network protocols, Firewalls, DNS, VPN, and backup solutions Infrastructure certifications such as MCSE, VCP are highly desirable Eligibility to work in the UK and based within a commutable distance to Milton Keynes This Role Offers: Competitive salary and full benefits package Opportunities for further training and certification Flexible hybrid working 3 days onsite in Milton Keynes A chance to influence infrastructure direction in a fast-paced, high-profile business
03/10/2025
Full time
Senior Infrastructure Engineer required by my leading client. Are you a highly experienced Infrastructure Engineer with deep technical expertise in Microsoft environments, networkingand cloud platforms? Are you passionate about designing modern infrastructure solutions that drive real business impact? We're hiring a Senior Infrastructure Engineer to join a renowned industry leader and household name. You'll work in a forward-thinking IT team that values innovation, performance, and continuous improvement. Join a leading UK brand known for tech-driven transformation Work on cutting-edge infrastructure projects across cloud and on-prem environments Be part of a collaborative and supportive team with real career progression opportunities Hybrid working model based in Milton Keynes As a Senior Infrastructure Engineer, you'll lead the design, deployment, and optimisation of secure, high-performance infrastructure systems. This is a hands-on technical leadership role with real impact. Key Responsibilities: Architect and implement enterprise-scale infrastructure solutions Manage hybrid environments across Azure, VMware, and on-prem systems Improve and maintain LAN/WAN, networking, and core security infrastructure Provide expert-level troubleshooting and performance tuning Collaborate with cross-functional teams and senior stakeholders Ensure robust security, disaster recovery, and compliance standards YOU 5+ years of experience in IT infrastructure engineering Strong hands-on skills with Microsoft technologies, including Azure and Windows Server Proven experience with VMware, LAN/WAN networks, and infrastructure security Familiar with cloud and hybrid environments (Azure, AWS, or GCP) Strong understanding of network protocols, Firewalls, DNS, VPN, and backup solutions Infrastructure certifications such as MCSE, VCP are highly desirable Eligibility to work in the UK and based within a commutable distance to Milton Keynes This Role Offers: Competitive salary and full benefits package Opportunities for further training and certification Flexible hybrid working 3 days onsite in Milton Keynes A chance to influence infrastructure direction in a fast-paced, high-profile business
Opus Recruitment Solutions Ltd
Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear
I am workign with a consutlancy feeding into the Public sector looking for an Lead IaC Test Engineer to join a contract.6 monthInside IR3560% of the week travel to Newcastle Key Responsibilities Strategy and Leadership: Define and lead the IaC test automation strategy for the PDU, championing quality and best practices. Framework Development: Design, build, and maintain scalable and resilient automated testing frameworks for infrastructure as code using industry-standard tools. End-to-End IaC Testing: Lead the automated testing of Terraform, Ansible, and other IaC scripts to ensure correct resource creation and configuration, performance, and operational stability. Security & Compliance: Drive the integration of security and compliance testing into the CI/CD pipeline, ensuring all deployments adhere to internal policies and government standards. CI/CD Integration: Take ownership of integrating and optimising automated tests within our CI/CD pipelines (e.g., GitLab CI) for continuous validation and rapid feedback. Essential Skills and Criteria IaC Expertise: Extensive experience with a major cloud provider (AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud) and expert-level, hands-on experience using IaC tools, such as Terraform or Ansible. Test Automation: A proven track record of designing, building, and leading automated testing strategies and frameworks for both infrastructure and application layers. Experience using specific IaC testing frameworks, such as Terratest, InSpec, or Gherkin. Scripting & Programming: Senior-level proficiency in multiple scripting or programming languages relevant to test automation (e.g., Python, Bash, or JavaScript). Cloud Architecture: A deep and comprehensive understanding of cloud principles, architecture, networking, security, and identity and access management. Agile/DevOps Practices: A strong background in modern agile and DevOps methodologies, with a demonstrable ability to integrate and improve CI/CD practices (e.g., GitLab CI). Communication & Leadership: Exceptional communication, collaboration, and stakeholder management skills, with a proven ability to provide technical leadership and mentor colleagues. Experience with containers and orchestration tools (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes). Extensive knowledge of monitoring and observability tools (e.g., Prometheus, Grafana). A strong background working with large-scale digital transformation projects in the public sector.
02/10/2025
Full time
I am workign with a consutlancy feeding into the Public sector looking for an Lead IaC Test Engineer to join a contract.6 monthInside IR3560% of the week travel to Newcastle Key Responsibilities Strategy and Leadership: Define and lead the IaC test automation strategy for the PDU, championing quality and best practices. Framework Development: Design, build, and maintain scalable and resilient automated testing frameworks for infrastructure as code using industry-standard tools. End-to-End IaC Testing: Lead the automated testing of Terraform, Ansible, and other IaC scripts to ensure correct resource creation and configuration, performance, and operational stability. Security & Compliance: Drive the integration of security and compliance testing into the CI/CD pipeline, ensuring all deployments adhere to internal policies and government standards. CI/CD Integration: Take ownership of integrating and optimising automated tests within our CI/CD pipelines (e.g., GitLab CI) for continuous validation and rapid feedback. Essential Skills and Criteria IaC Expertise: Extensive experience with a major cloud provider (AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud) and expert-level, hands-on experience using IaC tools, such as Terraform or Ansible. Test Automation: A proven track record of designing, building, and leading automated testing strategies and frameworks for both infrastructure and application layers. Experience using specific IaC testing frameworks, such as Terratest, InSpec, or Gherkin. Scripting & Programming: Senior-level proficiency in multiple scripting or programming languages relevant to test automation (e.g., Python, Bash, or JavaScript). Cloud Architecture: A deep and comprehensive understanding of cloud principles, architecture, networking, security, and identity and access management. Agile/DevOps Practices: A strong background in modern agile and DevOps methodologies, with a demonstrable ability to integrate and improve CI/CD practices (e.g., GitLab CI). Communication & Leadership: Exceptional communication, collaboration, and stakeholder management skills, with a proven ability to provide technical leadership and mentor colleagues. Experience with containers and orchestration tools (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes). Extensive knowledge of monitoring and observability tools (e.g., Prometheus, Grafana). A strong background working with large-scale digital transformation projects in the public sector.
Our client, a growing enterprise seeking to enhance its IT operations, is looking for an experienced Senior Infrastructure & Security Engineer to take ownership of 3rd-line infrastructure and cybersecurity support. This hands-on role requires deep technical competency, project experience, and a proactive attitude, ensuring stability, security, and efficiency in the company's IT environment. As part of IT Operations, you will collaborate with stakeholders and lead efforts to design, build, and implement solution architecture. The company is shifting toward a more mature enterprise IT framework, leveraging Microsoft 365 and Azure (with AWS experience as a nice-to-have). Key Responsibilities Provide 3rd-line infrastructure and security support, ensuring system reliability and cybersecurity best practices. Design and deploy scalable Infrastructure solutions using cloud platforms such as Azure. Collaborate with 1st and 2nd line engineers, offering mentorship and technical leadership. Drive solution design, IT operations, and network security in an enterprise-level setting. Utilise virtualisation technologies to optimise system performance and resource efficiency. Work within a customer-facing role, ensuring IT systems align with business needs. Participate in infrastructure transformation initiatives, aligning with enterprise-level standards. Ensure compliance with cybersecurity and regulatory frameworks while implementing risk mitigation strategies. Key Requirements Proven experience in senior infrastructure and security engineering roles. Strong technical competency in cloud and cybersecurity, ideally within an enterprise or SME environment. Hands-on expertise with Microsoft 365, Azure, and networking (AWS is a plus). Experience in solution architecture, IT operations, and infrastructure design. Practical experience in cybersecurity, system design, and infrastructure architecture. Familiarity with virtualisation technologies (e.g., VMware, Hyper-V) A background working with large-scale IT environments. If you're an experienced Infrastructure & Security Engineer with a passion for hands-on technical work and solution architecture, we'd love to hear from you!
01/10/2025
Full time
Our client, a growing enterprise seeking to enhance its IT operations, is looking for an experienced Senior Infrastructure & Security Engineer to take ownership of 3rd-line infrastructure and cybersecurity support. This hands-on role requires deep technical competency, project experience, and a proactive attitude, ensuring stability, security, and efficiency in the company's IT environment. As part of IT Operations, you will collaborate with stakeholders and lead efforts to design, build, and implement solution architecture. The company is shifting toward a more mature enterprise IT framework, leveraging Microsoft 365 and Azure (with AWS experience as a nice-to-have). Key Responsibilities Provide 3rd-line infrastructure and security support, ensuring system reliability and cybersecurity best practices. Design and deploy scalable Infrastructure solutions using cloud platforms such as Azure. Collaborate with 1st and 2nd line engineers, offering mentorship and technical leadership. Drive solution design, IT operations, and network security in an enterprise-level setting. Utilise virtualisation technologies to optimise system performance and resource efficiency. Work within a customer-facing role, ensuring IT systems align with business needs. Participate in infrastructure transformation initiatives, aligning with enterprise-level standards. Ensure compliance with cybersecurity and regulatory frameworks while implementing risk mitigation strategies. Key Requirements Proven experience in senior infrastructure and security engineering roles. Strong technical competency in cloud and cybersecurity, ideally within an enterprise or SME environment. Hands-on expertise with Microsoft 365, Azure, and networking (AWS is a plus). Experience in solution architecture, IT operations, and infrastructure design. Practical experience in cybersecurity, system design, and infrastructure architecture. Familiarity with virtualisation technologies (e.g., VMware, Hyper-V) A background working with large-scale IT environments. If you're an experienced Infrastructure & Security Engineer with a passion for hands-on technical work and solution architecture, we'd love to hear from you!