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Cybersecurity Specialist (AI & Identity Architecture) London Based (2 days a week in the office) 6 Months Contract Inside IR35 600 a day A well-established consultancy firm is looking for a Cybersecurity Specialist to join them on a contract basis. You will act as a Subject Matter Expert, bridging the gap between traditional IAM Technical Architecture and emerging AI Governance.You will be responsible for team decisions, collaborating across multiple functions to translate complex platform risks into actionable engineering patterns. Key Responsibilities Securing AI: Setting up security "guardrails" and safe deployment patterns for AI platforms and foundation models. Risk Management: Identifying the specific risks and limitations of AI tools and turning them into practical security rules for our engineers. Identity & Protection: Designing secure login systems (IAM) and using Web Application Firewalls (WAF) to keep our applications safe. Security Audits: Running regular assessments and audits to find and fix vulnerabilities before they can be exploited. Essential Skills Application Security Assessment IAM technical architecture and WAF (web application firewall) Hands on experience with AWS bedrock Azure OpenAI AI Agents and Azure Foundry 6 months Contract Inside IR a day London Based (2 days a week in the office) This is a great opportunity to work at the forefront of AI revolutions. You will be staying up to date on the latest security trends and technologies. If the above seems of interest to you then please apply directly to the ad or additionally send your CV to (url removed) Randstad Technologies is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Cybersecurity Specialist (AI & Identity Architecture) London Based (2 days a week in the office) 6 months Contract Inside IR35 £600 a day A well-established consultancy firm is looking for a Cybersecurity Specialist to join them on a contract basis. You will act as a Subject Matter Expert, bridging the gap between traditional IAM Technical Architecture and emerging AI Governance.You will be responsible for team decisions, collaborating across multiple functions to translate complex platform risks into actionable engineering patterns. Key Responsibilities Securing AI: Setting up security "guardrails" and safe deployment patterns for AI platforms and foundation models. Risk Management: Identifying the specific risks and limitations of AI tools and turning them into practical security rules for our engineers. Identity & Protection: Designing secure login systems (IAM) and using Web Application Firewalls (WAF) to keep our applications safe. Security Audits: Running regular assessments and audits to find and fix vulnerabilities before they can be exploited. Essential Skills Application Security Assessment IAM technical architecture and WAF (web application Firewall) Hands on experience with AWS bedrock Azure OpenAI AI Agents and Azure Foundry 6 months Contract Inside IR35 | £600 a day | London Based (2 days a week in the office) This is a great opportunity to work at the forefront of AI revolutions. You will be staying up to date on the latest security trends and technologies. If the above seems of interest to you then please apply directly to the ad or additionally send your CV to (see below) Randstad Technologies is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Job title: Infrastructure Architect (SC/DV Cleared) Location: Hybrid - 1 day a week onside in Croydon, London Rate: Negotiable depending on experience Duration: 12-month contract Security Clearance: Active SC or DV clearance required (UK nationals only). Candidates must be eligible and willing to work within secure, government/defence environments. Role Overview: We are seeking a Senior Infrastructure Architect operating at SFIA Level 6 to lead the design, assurance, and governance of secure infrastructure solutions across cloud, hybrid, and on-prem environments. This role sits within a highly regulated, security-sensitive programme, requiring strong architectural leadership, clear documentation, and the ability to operate confidently within government and defence standards. Key Responsibilities: Lead the architecture and technical design of secure infrastructure platforms Own end-to-end infrastructure architecture, from concept through to delivery assurance Design solutions aligned to security accreditation, compliance, and governance frameworks Architect high availability, disaster recovery, and business continuity solutions for mission-critical systems Define and enforce architecture standards, reference architectures, and patterns Provide architectural oversight and technical assurance across multiple delivery teams Work closely with security, networking, platform, and application teams Produce and maintain HLDs, LLDs, security artefacts, and architectural documentation Act as a senior technical authority, mentoring engineers and influencing strategic direction Essential Skills & Experience: Proven experience as an Infrastructure Architect or senior technical lead within secure or regulated environments Strong expertise in cloud platforms (AWS, Azure and/or GCP), including secure cloud design Experience designing hybrid and multi-cloud architectures in government or enterprise contexts Deep technical understanding of: Networking (secure network design, segmentation, Firewalls, load balancing) Compute, storage, and virtualization technologies Strong experience designing for high availability, resilience, and disaster recovery Hands-on experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and automation, including Terraform, ARM and/or CloudFormation Strong understanding of security architecture principles, including: Identity & access management (IAM) Encryption and key management Network security and zero-trust concepts Ability to engage confidently with technical, security, and senior stakeholders Desirable Experience: Experience with MOD, Home Office, Cabinet Office, or other central government programmes Familiarity with secure cloud frameworks and accreditation processes Exposure to container platforms (Kubernetes, Docker) in secure environments Experience with DevOps and CI/CD pipelines within restricted networks Architecture certifications such as: TOGAF AWS Solutions Architect Azure Solutions Architect Experience with monitoring, logging, and observability tools in classified environments Additional Information: Role requires work within secure facilities (on-site/hybrid depending on project) Candidates must be comfortable working with sensitive systems and data Clearance transferability will be considered where applicable At Lucid, we celebrate difference and value diverse perspectives, underpinned by our values of Honesty, Integrity, and Pragmatism. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified or experienced candidates, regardless of personal characteristics. If you have a disability or health condition and seek support throughout the recruitment process, please do not hesitate to contact us.

My client is a principal organisation in the defence sector and successful applicants will have to pass Developed Vetting (DV) Security Clearance to undertake the role. We are recruiting Software Engineers to support a range of Defence, Cyber, and Intelligence programmes at our Gloucester site. These roles offer the opportunity to create an impact working on innovative projects while maintaining a strong work-life balance through flexible working options. This position can involve a variety of software development specialisms. You may focus on one area or work across multiple development disciplines, particularly within the Cyber domain. In this role, you may be involved in software development activities under guidance from a Software Engineering Lead, designing and developing tests to debug software, working with customer requirements to build mission and business applications, correcting program errors, preparing operating instructions, documenting development work, analysing system capabilities, and supporting automation efforts such as infrastructure-as-code, CI/CD, and automated testing. As a Software Engineer, you will be working with modern DevSecOps systems and contributing to the development of advanced, secure applications that support critical national capabilities. We are looking for individuals who are passionate about software engineering and eager to grow their careers in a forward-thinking technical environment. Required experience includes proficiency in modern Java and ideally some experience with other languages such as Python, C++, JavaScript or TypeScript. Experience developing on Linux, understanding mocking and unit-testing frameworks such as JUnit, and using Git version control are important. You should have knowledge of Agile development using Scrum, an understanding of relational or document databases such as Oracle or Mongo, experience with GitLab CI/CD pipelines, familiarity with the Atlassian suite, and knowledge of Elasticsearch, Kibana, and Hibernate. Desired skills include experience building software for cloud environments such as AWS, developing microservice or serverless architectures, understanding cloud CI/CD pipelines, and knowledge of AWS services such as EC2, EKS, Fargate, IAM, S3 and Lambda. Professional certifications such as Oracle Java Certification, AWS Certification, ISTQB, OSCP or CCNA are advantageous. We welcome applications from candidates with a wide range of backgrounds and experiences. Adjustments can be provided on request throughout the application and interview process. If you are enthusiastic about contributing to cutting-edge software engineering and ready to take on a new challenge, we would love to hear from you.

Senior DevOps Systems Administrator Salary: £60,000 - £65,000 DOE Location: Guildford (Hybrid Working, One day a month required onsite) Job Type: Permanent, Full-Time Are you an experienced DevOps Systems Administrator or Senior DevOps Engineer looking to take control of complex cloud projects? Do you want to join a growing, innovative business where your ideas genuinely shape the way things are done? Our client is a leading value-added reseller and systems integrator, partnering with top technology providers and specialising in cloud infrastructure, DevOps, business communications, contact centres, networking, AI, automation, and systems integration. They are known for delivering innovation, reducing risk, and building trusted client relationships, all while investing in the growth and development of their team. This is your chance to work on impactful infrastructure challenges where your input truly matters. Key Responsibilities Design, deploy, and support AWS and private cloud infrastructure Architect and maintain robust hybrid cloud solutions Automate infrastructure using Terraform and Ansible Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines with GitHub Actions Implement monitoring and observability tools (Grafana, Prometheus, CloudWatch) Improve system reliability, performance, and security across teams Manage IAM, networking, Firewalls, VPNs, and cloud security Participate in the on-call rota and respond to incidents Create and maintain technical documentation and best practices Mentor colleagues and contribute to long-term infrastructure strategy Essential Skills & Experience Required: 5+ years' experience in DevOps or Systems Administration Hands-on experience with AWS Experience with VMware or Proxmox Strong Linux administration skills Infrastructure as Code with Terraform Configuration management using Ansible Experience with Kubernetes (eg EKS) Scripting in Bash, Python, or Go Solid understanding of networking and cloud security Desirable: AWS certifications Experience with container and security tools such as Trivy Benefits Career development and certification support 24 days' holiday plus bank holidays Pension and life insurance Private medical insurance Birthday leave and volunteering day Cycle to Work scheme High street and retail discounts Hybrid role (One day a month required oniste in Guildford) Due to the volume of applications received for positions, it will not be possible to respond to all applications and only applicants who are considered suitable for interview will be contacted. Proactive Appointments Limited operates as an employment agency and employment business and is an equal opportunities organisation We take our obligations to protect your personal data very seriously. Any information provided to us will be processed as detailed in our Privacy Notice, a copy of which can be found on our website

Principal Backend Engineer - Java Location: London (Hybrid) | Type: Permanent The Role Capco is growing our Engineering team - and we're looking for experienced Principal Backend Engineers with strong Java skills and a passion for delivering innovative solutions in financial services. If you enjoy solving complex problems, working with cloud-native technologies, and collaborating in agile teams, we'd love to hear from you. As a Principal Backend Engineer at Capco, you'll contribute to high-impact, client-facing projects that shape the future of financial services. You'll work alongside talented engineers, have access to industry-leading training, and get the opportunity to grow your skills across multiple platforms. You will also get the chance to work across different domains within FS & Energy. What You'll Do Build and deliver scalable Back End services using Java (11, 17+) Design and implement APIs and microservices for enterprise systems Work across cloud platforms, particularly AWS, using best practice deployment techniques Contribute to architecture discussions and solution design Develop robust test coverage including unit, integration, and performance testing Collaborate in agile teams alongside clients, product managers, and other engineers What We're Looking For Java Development - Expertise in Java 11, 17 and above. Spring Boot - Proficiency with the Spring Boot framework. Cloud Services - Deep understanding of deploying enterprise level software into any public cloud, preferably AWS. Architecture Patterns - Experience implementing microservices, event-driven, CQRS and cloud-native architectures. CI/CD - Strong understanding of CI/CD pipelines, particularly within the AWS ecosystem. Database Management - Proficiency in both SQL and NoSQL databases. Message Brokers - Experience with Kafka. Testing - Ability to write various types of tests including unit, component, integration, end-to-end, and performance tests. Java Streaming - Core understanding of Java streaming and AWS integration. Infrastructure as Code - Experience with CloudFormation or similar tools for infrastructure management. Large-Scale Systems Design - Experience with designing large-scale systems. Distributed Systems Troubleshooting - Ability to troubleshoot distributed systems. Bonus Points For An appetite to contribute to the wider Capco business outside of project assignments. This can be achieved through various means including thought leadership activities, supporting RFP's and the coaching/mentoring of more junior engineering team members Proficiency with Gitlab for CI/CD processes. Behaviour Driven Design - Experience writing automation test cases in Cucumber using Behaviour Driven Design (BDD). AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Associate or Professional level certification required. Security Best Practices - Strong knowledge of security best practices, including the use of IAM Roles, KMS, etc. Why Join Capco You'll be part of a team where your voice matters. We're collaborative, non-hierarchical, and Laser-focused on creating impact - for our clients and for you. At Capco, you'll shape your career around your strengths, enjoy flexibility and trust, and work with people who genuinely care about your growth and wellbeing. We offer a competitive, people-first benefits package designed to support every aspect of your life: Core Benefits: Discretionary bonus, competitive pension, health insurance, life insurance and critical illness cover. Mental Health: Easy access to CareFirst, Unmind, Aviva consultations, and in-house first aiders. Family-Friendly: Maternity, adoption, shared parental leave, plus paid leave for sickness, pregnancy loss, fertility treatment, menopause, and bereavement. Family Care: 8 complimentary backup care sessions for emergency childcare or elder care. Holiday Flexibility: 5 weeks of annual leave with the option to buy or sell holiday days based on your needs. Continuous Learning: Minimum 40 Hours of Training Annually: Take your pick-workshops, certifications, E-learning-your growth, your way. Also, Business Coach assigned from Day One: Get one-on-one guidance to fast-track your goals and accelerate your development. Healthcare Access: Convenient online GP services. Extra Perks: Gympass (Wellhub), travel insurance, Tastecard, season ticket loans, Cycle to Work, and dental insurance. Inclusion at Capco We're committed to a barrier-free, inclusive recruitment process. If you need any adjustments at any stage, just let us know - we'll be happy to help. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds. At Capco, we value the difference you make, and the differences that make you. Our culture champions diversity, equity and inclusivity, and we bring a collaborative mindset to our partnerships with clients and colleagues. is the cornerstone of our success and a value that our employees live and breathe every day.

Job Title: Cyber Security Architect - IDAM Location: Manchester - 2/3 days per week Salary/Rate: Up to £640 per day inside IR35 Start Date: 23/02/2026 Job Type: Contract Responsibilities Develop endtoend security architecture for POC, MVP and production rollout. Define secure user journeys for remote password reset and identity verification. Ensure alignment to enterprise security standards, compliance and threatmodelling outputs. Produce architecture artefacts (HLD, LLD, patterns, data flows, integration specs). Guide engineers during build and validate controls in testing. Essential Experience Strong background in IAM, MFA, IDV, and secure authentication flows. Experience designing solutions using Microsoft Entra, Verified ID, Azure AD B2C/B2B, or equivalent. Knowledge of biometric verification platforms (Onfido). Experience producing highquality architectural documentation. Security architecture certification (SABSA, CISSPISSAP or equivalent). Desirable Experience Financialservices architecture experience. Experience with privacy-preserving identity approaches. DevSecOps alignment and API security knowledge. If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply now with your updated CV in Microsoft Word/PDF format. Disclaimer Notwithstanding any guidelines given to level of experience sought, we will consider candidates from outside this range if they can demonstrate the necessary competencies. Square One is acting as both an employment agency and an employment business, and is an equal opportunities recruitment business. Square One embraces diversity and will treat everyone equally. Please see our website for our full diversity statement.

Job Title: Cloud Infrastructure Architect Working Hours:37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday 9.00am - 5.30pm Location: Liverpool City Centre on a Hybrid working basis Acorn Insurance are looking for a passionate Cloud Infrastructure Architect who will be responsible for designing, implementing, and optimising secure, scalable, and highly available cloud platforms. This role provides technical leadership across cloud strategy, architecture governance, infrastructure modernisation, and operational excellence. The architect partners closely with engineering, security, operations, and business teams to ensure the cloud environment supports organisational goals and meets enterprise standards. Key Role Responsibilities: Develop end-to-end cloud architectures that support enterprise workloads, including compute, storage, networking, identity, and automation. Develop a close working relationship with Head of Platform Engineering (HoPE) to ensure robust design and delivery across our cloud platforms Create reference architectures, design patterns, and technical standards for cloud environments. Design hybrid and multi-cloud strategies leveraging platforms such as Azure, AWS, and GCP. Evaluate new cloud services, tools, and technologies to guide technical direction. Lead the design and implementation of core cloud infrastructure components: virtual networks, identity and access, monitoring, encryption, resilience, and backup strategies. Define infrastructure-as-code (IaC) patterns using tools such as Terraform, Bicep, or ARM. Support migration of workloads from on-premise to cloud platforms following best-practice frameworks Ensure cloud designs adhere to security standards, regulatory requirements, and architectural governance. Implement Zero Trust principles, network segmentation, encryption, key management, and secure access control models. Partner with Security Operations and SOC teams to ensure monitoring, logging, and incident response capabilities are embedded Develop automation and service optimisation strategies to improve performance, cost efficiency, and availability. Conduct capacity planning, resilience engineering, disaster recovery design, and performance tuning. Act as a subject-matter expert and trusted advisor for cloud strategy and infrastructure initiatives. Mentor engineers and contribute to capability uplift across cloud, DevOps, and infrastructure teams. Communicate technical concepts clearly to executives, project managers, and non-technical stakeholders. A strong hands-on technical background with 3+ years across several disciplines; networking, infrastructure, cloud platform and system administration Extensive experience designing and supporting cloud infrastructure on Azure, AWS, or GCP Strong understanding of networking (VNETs/VPCs, routing, DNS, load balancing, firewalls). Deep knowledge of infrastructure-as-code and automation tooling. Experience with container platforms (AKS, EKS, GKE, Kubernetes) and serverless architectures. Strong background in identity and access management (Azure AD, IAM, RBAC). Proven experience building scalable, resilient, and secure cloud architectures. Solid understanding of cloud cost optimisation and FinOps principles Grow with Acorn AtAcorn Insurance, we're proud of our Liverpool roots - and even prouder of how far we've come. As part of theAcorn Group, we bring over 40 years of specialist insurance expertise to the table. From humble beginnings, we've grown into a national leader, now employing1,700+ people across the UKandreached a milestone £750 millionin total value of insurance policies written in 2024. We're growing fast, with new opportunities emerging every week. That growth is largely due to the values we share: We run through walls for our customers and each other We challenge the status quo We succeed when we help those around us succeed We decide quickly when the smart thing to do is use our judgement 35 days' holiday(including bank holidays) with additional buy/sell options 24/7 mental health support & free counselling available Grow with us:Through career fairs, leadership programs, and learning on the go! Flexible benefits, including early access to salary via our internal platform Hybrid working optionsto support work-life balance and individual needs Our Commitment to our colleague's: These aren't just words - they're the principles we live by. And we're proud to back them up with real action, earning recognition and accreditation from leading organisations that share our commitment to people and growth: Mindful Employer- championing mental health and wellbeing Disability Confident Level 1 & 2- creating accessible, inclusive opportunities Menopause Friendly accredited- supporting every stage of life ️ Armed Forces Covenant signatory- honouring those who serve Great Places to Work 2024/25- fostering an engaging and positive workplace culture Best Place to Work for Development- proud to be investing in people's future Best Place to Work for Women- breaking down barriers to women's career progression If you're looking for a company with a strong culture, real career progression, and a people-first approach - all rooted in the heart of Liverpool -Grow withAcorn. A Few Things to Know Before You Apply We're really excited that you're considering joining Acorn! To help everything go smoothly, here are a couple of things to keep in mind: If your application is successful, we will commencerelevant employment checks prior to you commencing employment with us. These will include a standard criminal record check and an insolvency register check. Visa Requirements Because our training is quite comprehensive, we can only consider applicants who haveat least one year remainingon their Graduate or Post-Study Work visa. At the moment, we're not able to offer visa sponsorship. We're Here to Support You We're committed to creating an inclusive, supportive workplace where everyone can flourish. If you need any adjustments during the recruitment process-or once you're part of the team-just let us know. Whether it's flexible hours, adapted equipment, or a bit of extra support, we'll work with you to make sure you can do your best work.

Base Location:You'll be expected to spend 50% of your working week in one of the following locations : Havant, Reading or Glasgow Salary: £50,100 - £75,100 + a range of benefits to support your finances, wellbeing and family. Working Pattern: Permanent Full Time Flexible First options available The role This role forms part of the Service Strategy & Performance team who design, develop and deliver a tooling-aligned Service Management framework; with a focus on enhancing the end-to-end service value chain ('the digital experience') in line with ITIL and SIAM industry best-practice. The IT Service Architect plays a key role in developing this framework by establishing the Service Management architectural standards, guardrails and guidelines for IT Services across the enterprise. This role links together multiple elements of the service value chain to ensure the standards for IT Services incorporate all elements needed to effectively manage services throughout the full-service lifecycle. This role collaborates with a wide range of stakeholders from across the enterprise to design, develop, adopt and assure these standards. You will3> Service Management Architectural Standards for IT Services: Lead the facilitation required to define, design and develop the Service Management architectural standards for IT Services; working collaboratively with a wide range of stakeholders from across the enterprise to identify all elements required to effectively manage service delivery across the full-service lifecycle, ensuring that dependencies and underpinning aspects are incorporated. Linking the Service Value Chain: Play a pivotal role in linking together various elements of the service value chain, including but not limited to: Service Design, Service Continuity Management, Availability Management, Capability and Performance Management, Risk Management, Service Catalogue Management, Service Configuration Management, Service Level Management, Portfolio Management, Service Financial Management. Develop a target architectural model for IT Services that reflects evolving business needs, alongside streamlining various standards and associated processes into a seamless enterprise-wide governance model. Develop the associated architectural roadmap, suitable for phased implementation and ongoing continual improvement. Governance of IT Service Management Standards:Play an active role in enterprise-wide governance by assuring service design(s) and domain solution architecture(s) against the required IT Service Management standards, supporting the management and resolution of any design issues as they arise. Create key performance indicators and report on overall adherence to the standards, highlighting any potential Service Management related risks, impacts and areas for improvement as appropriate. Vendor Integration and Onboarding: Work cross functionally to support the design of standards, patterns and processes that integrate Services and Suppliers into the wider Service Management eco-system; enabling a seamless experience across the service and 'single pane of glass' (i.e. single, unified dashboard) that can be used to both enhance collaboration, performance and the overall 'digital experience'. Service Architecture Advocacy, Support and Guidance: Establish and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders, including advocating Operational and Service Excellence via the adoption of IT Service Standards. Facilitation of community of practice sessions and engagement events. Provide support, guidance and advice to Product, Architectural and Service Delivery Teams in relation to Service Architecture. You have Ability to understand the long-term ("big picture") business strategy and goals, along with short-term perspectives of situations Deep understanding of Service Architecture & Service Design components Understanding of Service Architecture & Service Design components Understanding of Service Management frameworks and Service Management and Integration (SIAM) principles Understanding of Service Management Data Models and Taxonomy (e.g. CSDM, TBM), with knowledge of Service Management Tooling (e.g. ServiceNow) Ability to effectively manage challenge / issue resolution with a positive and flexible attitude About SSE SSE has a bold ambition - to be a leading energy company in a net zero world. We're investing around £10 million a day in homegrown energy to help power a cleaner, more secure future. Our investment will see us build the world's largest offshore wind farm and transform the grid to deliver greener electricity to millions. Our IT division powers growth across all SSE business areas by making sure we have the systems, software and security needed to take the lead in a low carbon world. They provide expertise, advice and day-to-day support in emerging technologies, data and analytics, cyber security and more. Flexible benefits to fit your life Enjoy discounts on private healthcare and gym memberships. Wellbeing benefits like a free online GP and 24/7 counselling service. Interest free loans on tech and transport season tickets, or a new bike with our Cycle to Work scheme. As well as generous family entitlements such as maternity and adoption pay, and paternity leave. Work with an equal opportunity employer SSE will make any reasonable adjustments you need to ensure that your application and experience with us is positive. Please contact / to discuss how we can support you. We're dedicated to fostering an open and inclusive workplace where people from all backgrounds can thrive. We create equal opportunities for everyone to succeed and especially welcome applications from those who may not be well represented in our workforce or industry. Ready to apply? Start your online application using the Apply Now box on this page. We only accept applications made online. We'll be in touch after the closing date to let you know if we'll be taking your application further. If you're offered a role with SSE, you'll need to complete a criminality check and a credit check before you start work.

Your DevOps and Data experience is required to aid a brand new artificial intelligence start-up in a mission critical project. The client in question incorporated on April 2nd so you're getting in as early as it gets with the chance of a flurry of work coming in, so it could be extensions galore. You, as a data focused DevOps Engineer with a strong focus on data will be working on a high-impact project involving the migration of a call centre system to Amazon Connect, previous experience migrating to Amazon Connect is a MUST. You'll play a pivotal role in architecting and implementing robust DevOps solutions while leveraging your expertise in AWS, data management, and infrastructure automation. Key Responsibilities Lead the migration of the call centre system to Amazon Connect, ensuring seamless integration and optimal performance. Utilise AWS services, including Kinesis and Terraform, to design and implement scalable and reliable infrastructure. Develop and maintain automated pipelines for data processing and analysis. Write and optimise SQL queries for data retrieval and manipulation. Implement distributed logging solutions to facilitate monitoring and troubleshooting. Requirements Amazon Connect migration experience. Proven experience in DevOps, with a focus on data and cloud technologies. Strong proficiency in AWS services, including but not limited to EC2, S3, and IAM. Hands-on experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools such as Terraform. Familiarity with data streaming technologies, such as Kinesis. Proficiency in writing and optimising SQL queries for data analysis. Experience with distributed logging solutions and monitoring tools. Prior exposure to Blue, Athena, Genesis, and EEL pipelines is highly desirable. Consulting background preferred, with a focus on delivering high-quality solutions and adding value to clients. Knowledge of ML Ops and machine learning concepts is a plus - If not, you will get exposure in this role! If you are someone who really quality controls your output and has a consultative approach to your work, often not just doing what is within your remit, but also having opinions on how to improve and add value to other aspects of the project, then this one is for you. Apply now for the full details!

As standard this role offers a hybrid working arrangement with a minimum of 3 days working onsite per week. About Us Diamond Light Source is the UK's national synchrotron science facility. By accelerating electrons to near light-speed, Diamond generates brilliant beams of light from infra-red to X-rays which are used for academic and industry research and development across a range of scientific disciplines including structural biology, physics, chemistry, materials science, engineering, earth and environmental sciences. Software helps to enable the world leading science performed at Diamond. Our software systems facilitate operations at all levels, including the low level control of synchrotron and beamline hardware, the planning, execution and monitor of experiments, data archiving and retrieval, data processing and visualisation, the application for beamtime, and capture of remote experiment plans and samples. Our software engineers work alongside our scientists to develop innovative and robust solutions to keep Diamond at the forefront of scientific research. About the Role We now have an opportunity to recruit two Software Engineers in the Data Acquisition Core Team, working at the heart of the redevelopment of the Scientific Software Stack used to run experiments on all Diamond's beamlines and instruments. Working collaboratively with other software and support teams as well as beamline scientists, this role is fundamental to the development of the updated Software Platform that will be used to manage and carry out Scientific Experiments at Diamond in future. Involving gathering requirements, designing, implementing and deploying software solutions as part of the overall Diamond II software architecture, this role will have a key impact on Science at Diamond going forward. This role offers the opportunity to make significant contributions to the software architecture which Diamond will use to run experiments for many years to come. As a modernisation project, it embraces current industry approaches with an emphasis on leveraging now-standard technologies to provide capabilities previously unavailable to scientists in a managed streamlined environment supporting best practice deployment and Devops methods. Making use of modern asynchronous coding approaches in Python, as well as Rust and Typescript and web interface technologies such as REST and GraphQL, it aims to develop the foundational components on which higher level Data Analysis and Visualisation elements can rely to provide the tools Scientists need to conduct their experiments and derive the data they need. Responsibilities include: Working on projects to develop, test, maintain and support software solutions across beamlines in collaboration with SSCC members and beamline scientists. Following industry standard software engineering practices to ensure sustainability of software solutions. Bringing a problem-solving mindset to the software lifecycle to identify problems early and avoid pitfalls before they become significant. Code modernisation activities with reliability, robustness, performance, and portability in mind to meet the needs of the user community. Ensuring code is developed in a well-tested way with high coverage and an emphasis on streamlining and automating development processes to support and promote CI/CD approaches. About You You will hold a First degree in relevant field, or equivalent, as well as significant experience in the following areas: Professional software design and development, ideally in a service based technical software environment Proficiency in modern Python (3.10+) including async methods and familiarity with least one other higher level programming language (e.g. Rust, Typescript, Java etc.) Cloud-native technologies and container orchestration (e.g., Kubernetes, ArgoCD, Helm) Developing in a CI/CD driven environment where testing and coverage are significant aspects of development practice Exposure to working with hardware controlling software e.g. EPICS, ideally via the NSLS-II Bluesky/Ophyd library Knowledge/experience of Oauth2 based Authentication flows and rules-based Authorisation approaches such as OPA/OpenFGA Developing software systems in a collaborative environment requiring coordination with other teams across a range of disciplines to ensure good communication and progress Working as part of agile teams in sprints, to ensure best practice and deliver features You will also have a technical/theoretical understanding of methods, systems and approaches relating to technical software engineering. Benefits Diamond offers an exceptional benefits package to support staff in achieving a positive work/life balance. This includes 26 days annual leave plus Christmas closure, public holidays, 2 annual volunteering days and flexible working hours. We also offer an excellent defined benefit pension scheme. Staff also have access to a range of amenities on site including a nursery, cafes, a restaurant and sports and leisure facilities. A relocation allowance may also be available where applicable. As standard this role offers a hybrid working arrangement with a minimum of 3 days working onsite per week. To Apply Please use the online application process to apply and tell us why you believe you are suitable for this role. The closing date for applications is 15th February 2026; however, we encourage early applications as some candidates may be interviewed before this date.

A recruitment agency is seeking a Cyber Security Architect to develop end-to-end security architecture in Manchester. The role requires expertise in IAM, MFA, and secure authentication flows, particularly using Microsoft Entra and Azure AD. You will be responsible for creating architecture artefacts and guiding engineers during the implementation process. This contract position offers a competitive rate of up to £640 per day for a commitment of 2-3 days per week, starting on 23/02/2026.

Delivery Manager (SC + NPPV3 Cleared) Birmingham (Hybrid) 6 Month Contract £500/day (Outside IR35) Delivery Manager needed with both active SC Clearance and NPPV3 Security Clearance. 6 Month Contract based in Birmingham (Hybrid). Paying up to £500/day (Outside IR35). Start ASAP in Feb/March 2026. Hybrid Working - 3 days/week remote (WFH), and 2 days/week working on-site in the Birmingham office, plus occasional travel to the London office. A chance to work with a leading global IT transformation business specialising in delivering large-scale Government / Public Sector projects. Key experience + tasks will include: Technical Delivery Manager ideally with experience of delivering AWS Cloud environments ( I.e EC2, RDS, ELB, EBS, EFS, S3, VPC, Glacier, IAM, CloudWatch, KMS.) Delivery of IT Digital or Technology projects using both Agile methodologies on Government projects. Delivery of Software or Infrastructure projects on time and within budget. Lead teams including Developers, Architects, Engineers, service desk engineers and operations teams. Git, Jira, Confluence, and ServiceNow for incident and change management. Experience managing incident, problem, change management processes and hands-on delivery experience. Lead end to end delivery of complex Software or Application projects, often involving multiple workstreams Strong stakeholder management skills, including the ability to engage end users. Experience of Agile delivery methodologies,. Need active SC - Security Clearance and NPPV3 essential

Connect to your Industry Cyber Risk & Security. Everybody's talking about it. Every major corporation is concerned by it. The Government is investing £1.9 billion in tackling it. We're shaping strategies and transforming technology to minimise it and we need you to join us. You'll build strong relationships within a Cyber practice with over 200 extremely talented individuals. Our team brings together people who graduated in everything from Philosophy to Law, Maths and Computer Science. Join them and you will operate at the cutting edge, enjoying the kind of professional development that will set your potential free. At Deloitte, the Cyber Identity team help our clients assess, design, and implement Identity solutions to support digital change and reduce the risk of high impact cyber-attacks. Quite simply, the Identity team help ensure our client's business can expand and adapt to the changing digital and regulatory needs in a secure and complaint manner. Connect to your career at Deloitte Deloitte drives progress. Using our vast range of expertise, we help our clients' become leaders wherever they choose to compete. To do this, we invest in outstanding people. We build teams of future thinkers, with diverse talents and backgrounds, and empower them all to reach for and achieve more. What brings us all together at Deloitte? It's how we approach the thousands of decisions we make every day. How we behave, our beliefs and our attitudes. In other words: our values. Whatever we do, wherever we are in the world, we lead the way, serve with integrity, take care of each other, foster inclusion, and collaborate for measurable impact. These five shared values lead every decision we make and action we take, guiding us to deliver impact how and where it matters most. Connect to your opportunity You will have a passion and curiosity, for cyber and technology, comfortable with operating in a fastpaced environment where you will define and lead the implementation of various identity solutions that enable our clients explore new business opportunities, while reducing the risk of these changes. As an IAM technical specialist/lead, you will be responsible for: Engagement Delivery: Leading large and complex IAM engagements, you will be well versed in the Identity lifecycle and concepts as well as alignment of requirements to security frameworks like NIST. Supporting clients to define and develop their identity projects and programmes, from current state review through to CIAM strategies, roadmap development, and execution of activities to mobilise projects and programmes. Project and programme delivery, covering solution requirements definition, solution architecture, high and low-level design development, solution build / configuration / deployment / integration, supported by testing and hand-over to business as usual operational teams. Form part of digital transformation and enterprise recovery engagements delivering IAM solutions and remediation activity. Deliver broader cyber engagements where needed (across related disciplines like architecture, data security and application security) Market Development: Distilling complex technical matters into simple narratives to drive and lead conversations with senior client stakeholders. Ongoing client engagement / relationship management - building and maintaining client relationships in support of account targeting. Opportunity pursuit - engaging with clients to capture problem statements / solution requirements, developing client propositions / solutions, defining detailed delivery timelines, resource requirements and cost estimates, and supporting client pitch activity. Working with FS sector leadership to shape and refine both existing and new IAM market propositions / offerings. Connect to your skills and professional experience Whilst a bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in Computer Science or Engineering is desirable, we are more interested in your real-world professional experience and your ability to turn this into impactful client outcomes. Technical Skills: The skills we want you to ultimately have will cover: Broad enterprise identity experience across Enterprise and Customer Authentication, with demonstrable ability to build identity strategies which integrate into client enterprise architectures and beyond. Experience working in a digital transformation environment supporting the definition of Identity architecture leveraging cloud native and/or other IAM solutions. Advanced, practical experience of a variety of CIAM solutions such as ForgeRock, Ping, Microsoft Azure B2C, Okta, and Auth0 or equivalent. Advanced, practical experience of cloud hosting services including, Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, Google Cloud Platform. Hands-on experience of Microsoft Active Directory/Azure AD Domain Services, Federation Services, Certificate Services, DNS and DHCP or equivalent. Hands-on experience of implementation of OAuth, OIDC and JWTs. Understanding of decentralised identity, verifiable credentials, microservices and Trust over IP architecture stack. Detail oriented and strong problem-solving skills. Excellent oral and written communication skills including concisely communicating status and creating customer reports and presentations. Consulting Skills: Project management - Experience with waterfall and agile type methodologies, often working within client specified frameworks. Delivery team management: Managing teams across a mix of locations, cultures, and experience levels. Client stakeholder management - Strong communication and relationship skills to manage a variety of client stakeholders from CISO to Developer. In addition to the above the following are desirable: Consulting or equivalent background. Understanding of malware and the modern threat landscape. Relevant certifications (e.g. CISSP, certifications from Microsoft, ISC2, ISACA, SANS, GIAC, ECCouncil etc. or equivalent). Exposure to/Understanding of DevOps tools and repositories (e.g. Git, Azure Dev Ops, Kubernetes, Docker, Jenkins, Ansible etc.). Role based access control (RBAC) design. Practical experience with Linux operating systems. 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Lead Software Engineer Lead (Java/Python, Cloud & AI) Location : London (5 days in office) Duration 12 months Competitive Day Rate (Inside IR35) Key Expectations from the role: Technical leadership and architecture Delivery ownership AI/ML solution stewardship People leadership Stakeholder and product partnership Controls and governance Key Skills: Expert level proficiency in Java and/or Python. Cloud-native systems on AWS (compute, storage, networking, IAM, KMS, observability). Demonstrated success in leading teams Deep understanding of AI/ML solutions implementation, with emphasis on LLM applications and retrieval-augmented generation. Expertise in modern SDLC and DevOps: CI/CD (e.g., Jenkins/GitLab), infrastructure as code (e.g., Terraform/CloudFormation), automated testing, and SRE practices.

Role: Solution Architect Location: Lincoln Work mode: Hybrid - 2 days a week onsite Salary: Up to £95k + car allowance Field Based, Competitive Salary + Excellent Benefits Our client a leading supplier of Fresh Food Brands are looking for a Solution Architect to design and deliver end-to-end technology solutions that drive real business value. You ll work at the intersection of strategy and delivery shaping architectures that are secure, scalable, cost-effective and aligned to enterprise standards. You will play a key role in our digital transformation trusted to design solutions that matter, influence direction, Design the future. Shape outcomes and leave a lasting architectural legacy. This is a role for someone who enjoys influence, clarity and ownership translating complex needs into elegant, build-ready solutions. What you ll do Own end-to-end solution design across cloud, integration, data, security and operations Create high-quality architecture artefacts (options papers, HLDs, LLDs, NFRs and diagrams) Partner with stakeholders to shape requirements and smart trade-offs Govern designs through assurance and architecture review Guide delivery teams, PoCs and technical spikes Champion performance, resilience and cost optimisation Build reusable patterns that raise the bar across the organisation What you ll bring Strong cloud experience ( Azure is a must) Expertise in APIs, microservices and modern integration patterns Solid data architecture knowledge (analytics platforms such as Power BI, Fabric, Synapse) Security-first mindset (IAM, RBAC, encryption, GDPR) Experience with DevOps, CI/CD, IaC and containers Architecture framework knowledge (TOGAF or similar) Confident communicator who can influence at all levels Apply now to join a family-owned company which began in 1920 and includes successful milling, poultry, agriculture, and consumer foods businesses. In a recent survey by Best Companies we were rated as one of the Top 10 companies to work for in the Food and Drink industry.