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Systems Engineer - South East Position: Systems Engineer Type: Full-time We are currently partnering with a prominent, independent specialist in complex systems integration and bespoke engineering. Our client provides mission-critical technology for high-stakes environments globally, focusing on large-scale infrastructure and operational network design. Due to continued growth, they are seeking a skilled Systems Engineer to join their technical team. This is a critical role for an engineer who excels at designing and deploying robust network solutions for demanding, complex environments. The Role You will serve as a subject matter expert for key systems and applications, bridging the gap between high-level engineering design and practical, client-focused deployments. You will be responsible for the full engineering lifecycle, from initial requirements capture to the deployment of complex, resilient infrastructure. Core Responsibilities: Engineering Authority: Act as an internal technical lead for selected systems, ensuring the team remains at the forefront of industry capabilities. Solution Design: Lead the design and development of value-added services, with a focus on virtualization, high-availability, and traffic optimization. Infrastructure Management: Contribute to the design and management of global network and connectivity infrastructure to ensure performance, security, and scalability. Project Delivery: Own the end-to-end process of investigating and resolving escalated technical issues and documenting new solutions for organizational rollout. Strategic Collaboration: Work alongside internal management teams to provide technical authority during client meetings and design demonstrations. Your Profile The ideal candidate is an analytical problem-solver who thrives in a fast-paced environment and understands the commercial impact of technical decisions. Essential Requirements: Security Clearance: Candidates must be either currently SC cleared or eligible to undergo SC clearance. Qualifications: Degree (2:1) or HND/HNC in IT, Programming, or Engineering (or 3+ years of equivalent professional experience). Networking: Advanced command of TCP/IP concepts, including routing, switching, and Layer 7 firewall management. Systems Proficiency: Solid practical experience with Linux environments (e.g., CentOS/Ubuntu, Apache, MySQL). Mindset: A professional, proactive "can-do" attitude with the ability to manage your own projects while contributing effectively to a wider team. Analytical Skills: Demonstrated ability to diagnose complex faults, document findings, and drive corrective actions. Desirable Skills: Knowledge of traffic shaping and scripting (e.g., Bash, Perl). Experience with VMware and Windows Server environments. Background in Asterisk/VoIP platforms or hardware/software systems development. Prior experience in project planning and delivery within tight timeframes. Why Apply? This role offers the opportunity to work on diverse, high-stakes engineering projects for global clients. You will join an organisation that prioritizes technical excellence and integrity, providing a stable yet challenging environment where your engineering judgment directly influences the success of long-term operational programs. To apply for this position, please submit your CV.

Description Cyber Security Architect At Leidos, we deliver innovative solutions through the efforts of our diverse and talented people who are dedicated to our customers' success. We empower our teams, contribute to our communities, and operate sustainably. Our Mission, Vision, and Values guide the way we do business. Role overview We are seeking a Senior Cyber Security Architect to support customer projects within Civil & Devolved Government and Energy (DG&E) divisions in the UK. You must be based in the UK with the ability to hold SC Clearance or above, and you may need to apply for additional personnel security clearances. You will design and assure robust security architectures for customers, delivering high assurance with minimal friction, focusing on simple, effective security that customers value. The role supports secure, efficiently managed technical architectures for sensitive programmes. You will engage with third parties and customers, establishing and supporting ongoing growth. The role requires flexibility to operate in an agile environment with strong scheduling and prioritisation skills. Responsibilities Lead the design, implementation, and assurance of cybersecurity architectures for the protection of programme data, systems, and networks. Provide expert guidance on security architecture and design patterns for cloud and hybrid environments. Conduct risk assessments, threat modelling, and develop mitigation strategies for new and existing solutions. Embed security controls into architectural designs to protect data and infrastructure. Produce and maintain architectural documentation, reporting, and communication with relevant stakeholders. Embed the Security Architecture Framework and assurance approaches into delivery to maintain build assurance of system and service security. Lead the delivery and assurance of security requirements from design through service transition. Support customers in developing Zero Trust Network Architecture (ZTNA) strategies and roadmaps to target-state capabilities. Lead security design and requirements for Microsoft Entra ID, supporting IDAM strategy development. Lead Security Architecture Forums, driving governance outcomes for customer programmes. Engage with the broader architect community to embed security-by-design into IT Governance and Technical Design Authority processes. Develop and implement security policies and standards as required to stay secure and compliant. Candidate Information British - Many projects have nationality restrictions. SC cleared (or eligible for SC Vetting) - many projects have nationality restrictions. Education/Experience Experience in a security architecture or senior security engineering role. Experience in a technical leadership or architecture-focused position. Relevant security architecture certifications (e.g., SABSA, TOGAF, CISSP-ISSAP, Microsoft Certified: Cybersecurity Architect Expert, AWS Certified Security - Specialty, or similar) is an advantage. Essential Process Skills/Experience Excellent verbal and written communication skills; works well in a team environment. Experience of the IT systems engineering and architecture lifecycle. Understanding of systems engineering lifecycle controls (requirements management, configuration management, testing and assurance) and where security architecture fits. Familiarity with lifecycles/methodologies (waterfall, incremental, agile, DevOps). Solid understanding of Confidentiality, Integrity, and Availability (CIA) and applying it in architectural delivery. Experience designing secure solutions for sensitive environments. Understanding of service operations and security operational management planning. Awareness of Security Frameworks such as ISO 27001, ISO 27002, NIST, and NCSC Cloud Security Principles. Experience mentoring and acting in a team lead or senior role, including work on accredited security solutions in sensitive government or CNI scenarios. Desirable Experience Experience in both customer delivery and consulting environments. Experience in SecDevOps, infrastructure as code, or security as code. Experience in CNI or Public Sector project environments. Experience working in AGILE environments. Experience defining and implementing Zero Trust/ZTNA roadmaps and identity security patterns (e.g., Microsoft Entra ID governance and access controls). Technology Skills/Experience Deep understanding of network and boundary protection technologies (firewalls, mail gateways, load balancers, anti-virus, IPS, IDS). Experience architecting Cloud Security Controls on Azure and AWS. Practical experience with Protective Monitoring systems (SIEM/SOC) and deployment principles. Understanding of authentication and authorization technologies (SAML, LDAP, PKI, etc.). Strong grasp of encryption protocols and their deployment in secure architectures. Experience defining security requirements for systems, including: Microsoft OS Linux OS Virtualisation technologies Networking Endpoint Security Products Communication and Soft Skills Capable of developing and communicating a vision to meet system and security requirements. Ability to communicate complex technical ideas across audiences. Commercial awareness and project discipline. Note: This description reflects the responsibilities and qualifications for the role and does not include non-job content such as promotional material. EEO and diversity statements are included as required by law.

At Leidos, we deliver innovative solutions through the efforts of our diverse and talented people who are dedicated to our customers' success. We empower our teams, contribute to our communities, and operate sustainably. Everything we do is built on a commitment to do the right thing for our customers, our people, and our community. Our Mission, Vision, and Values guide the way we do business. Cyber Security Architect We require a Senior Cyber Security Architect to support our customer projects within Civil & Devolved Government and Energy (DG&E) divisions in the UK. You must be based in the UK with the ability to hold SC Clearance or above, and you may need to apply for additional personnel security clearances. The role will support the delivery of secure, efficiently managed technical architectures for sensitive programmes. You will engage with third parties and customers, establishing and supporting ongoing growth. Responsibilities Lead the design, implementation, and assurance of cybersecurity architectures for the protection of programme data, systems, and networks. Provide expert guidance on security architecture and design patterns for cloud and hybrid environments. Conduct risk assessments, threat modelling, and develop mitigation strategies for new and existing solutions. Ensure that data and infrastructure are protected by embedding appropriate security controls into architectural designs. Produce and maintain architectural documentation, reporting, and communication with relevant stakeholders. Embed the existing Security Architecture Framework and associated assurance approach into delivery to maintain overall (build) assurance of system and service security. Lead the delivery and assurance of security requirements as part of new demands, ensuring requirements are captured, traced, and assured through design, delivery, and service transition. Support the customers in the development of Zero Trust Network Architecture (ZTNA) strategies, including a roadmap to achieve target state capabilities. Lead the security design and security requirements for Microsoft Entra ID, supporting current and shaping the future IDAM strategy and roadmaps. Lead the Security Architecture Forums, driving decisions, actions, and architectural governance outcomes for customer programmes. Lead engagement with the broader architect community to embed security by design into IT Governance, Technical Design Authority (TDA) processes. Where required, lead the development and implementation of security policies and supporting standards to ensure systems stay secure and compliant. Candidate Information British - many projects have nationality restrictions. SC cleared (or eligible to undergo SC Vetting) - many projects have nationality restrictions. Education and Experience Experience in a security architecture or senior security engineering role. Experience in a technical leadership or architecture focused position. Relevant security architecture certifications (e.g., SABSA, TOGAF, CISSP ISSAP, Microsoft Certified: Cybersecurity Architect Expert, AWS Certified Security - Specialty, or similar) are an advantage. Essential Process Skills and Experience Excellent verbal and written communication skills; works well in a team environment. Experience of IT systems engineering and architecture lifecycle. Understanding of the controlling processes for the systems engineering lifecycle (e.g., requirements management, configuration management, testing and assurance) and where security architecture fits into these. Familiarity with different lifecycles/methodologies (waterfall, incremental, agile, DevOps). Solid understanding of Confidentiality, Integrity, and Availability (CIA) and practical experience in applying that understanding in architectural delivery. Experience designing secure solutions for sensitive environments. Understanding of service operations and security operational management planning. Awareness of security frameworks such as ISO 27001, ISO 27002, NIST, and NCSC Cloud Security Principles. Experience mentoring and acting in a team lead or senior role, supporting junior members of the team. Experience working on accredited security solutions in sensitive government or CNI scenarios. Desirable Experience Experience working in both customer delivery and consulting environments. Experience in SecDevOps, infrastructure as code, or security as code. Experience working in CNI or Public Sector project environments. Working within an AGILE environment. Experience defining and implementing Zero Trust / ZTNA roadmaps and identity security patterns (e.g., Microsoft Entra ID governance and access controls). Technology Skills and Experience Deep understanding of network and boundary protection technologies (firewalls, mail gateways, load balancers, anti virus, IPS, IDS). Evidence of experience architecting Cloud Security Controls on both Azure and AWS. Practical experience with Protective Monitoring systems (SIEM/SOC) and the principles of their deployment. Understanding of authentication and authorisation technologies (SAML, LDAP, PKI, etc.). Strong grasp of encryption protocols, structures, and their deployment in secure architectures. Experience defining and implementing security requirements for systems, including: Microsoft OS Linux OS Virtualisation technologies Networking Endpoint Security Products Communication and Soft Skills Capable of developing and communicating a vision to meet system and security requirements. Ability to communicate complex technical ideas across a wide range of audiences. A proficient level of commercial awareness and project disciplines. What We Do for You Contributory Pension Scheme Private Medical Insurance 33 days Annual Leave (including public and privilege holidays) Access to flexible benefits (life assurance, health schemes, gym memberships, annual buy and sell holidays and a cycle to work scheme) Flexi time benefits Pay Range £61,500.00 - £78,800.00 Commitment to Diversity We welcome applications from every part of the community and are committed to a truly diverse and inclusive culture. We foster a sense of belonging, welcoming all perspectives and contributions, and providing equal access to opportunities and resources for everyone. If you have a disability or need any reasonable adjustments during the application and selection stages please let us know, and we will respond in a way that best fits your needs. Commitment to Non Discrimination All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Leidos will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws.

DV Cleared Privileged Access Management (PAM) SME Contract: Initial 6-Month Contract Rate: 90- 95 per hour (Inside IR35) Location: Yeovil, UK Working Pattern: Minimum 3-4 days per week on site, with a preference for full-time on-site presence. Extended working hours can be accommodated to reduce the number of days required on site. Security Clearance: Current UK Developed Vetting (DV) Clearance is mandatory Overview We are seeking an experienced DV Cleared Privileged Access Management (PAM) Subject Matter Expert (SME) to support the design, implementation, integration, and ongoing enhancement of secure privileged access solutions within highly secure and regulated environments. This role requires a hands-on technical specialist with deep expertise in PAM technologies, secure platform engineering, and cyber security controls. The successful candidate will play a key role in delivering secure access management capabilities across complex enterprise and mission-critical environments. Key Responsibilities Act as the technical authority for Privileged Access Management solutions and associated platform technologies. Lead the design, implementation, and integration of PAM solutions across on-premise, hybrid, and cloud environments. Capture, analyse, and translate complex business and technical requirements into secure PAM architectures and solutions. Develop high-level and low-level technical designs aligned with security-by-design principles. Own technical delivery activities, including planning, estimation, implementation, testing, and reporting. Design and implement privileged access models across complex enterprise environments. Integrate PAM platforms with enterprise services, applications, and infrastructure components. Develop automation capabilities for account onboarding, offboarding, credential rotation, and access workflows. Provide technical leadership, mentoring, and knowledge transfer to engineering teams. Support security accreditation activities and ensure compliance with relevant cyber security standards and controls. Engage with stakeholders to present technical solutions, provide recommendations, and justify design decisions. Essential Skills & Experience Current UK Developed Vetting (DV) Clearance - mandatory. Extensive experience delivering enterprise-scale Privileged Access Management solutions. Strong hands-on experience with PAM platforms, including CyberArk or equivalent solutions. Expertise in secure credential storage, password rotation, session management, and privileged access control models. Experience integrating PAM solutions into enterprise platforms and services. Strong knowledge of Windows and Linux operating systems . Experience with virtualisation technologies including VMware and Hyper-V . Solid understanding of networking concepts, including: TCP/IP DNS DHCP Firewalls Strong automation and scripting capabilities using: PowerShell Bash Python Ansible Terraform Knowledge of cyber security controls, governance, and accreditation requirements. Experience working across the full systems engineering lifecycle. Proven experience delivering solutions within highly controlled and secure environments, including air-gapped, government, or defence environments. Strong analytical, problem-solving, and stakeholder management skills. Desirable Skills Experience with cloud platforms including AWS and Azure . Infrastructure as Code (IaC) implementation experience. Experience integrating with enterprise services such as Active Directory, PKI, monitoring platforms, and SIEM solutions. Experience with DevSecOps tooling and CI/CD pipelines. API-driven automation of privileged account lifecycle management. Integration of PAM platforms with SIEM/SOC tooling for monitoring and audit. Experience with containerisation technologies including Docker and Kubernetes . Knowledge of enterprise Identity and Access Management (IAM) solutions. Security Clearance This position requires active UK Developed Vetting (DV) clearance prior to commencement. Candidates without current DV clearance cannot be considered for this assignment.

Our Telecoms client is looking for a Solution Architect/Network Design Architect that will be responsible for technical design and implementation SD-WAN services to the DCC. This is a contract role initially for 6 months with good possibility of extension. The rate is £300 per day outside IR35. This role can be either based in London or Manchester with Travel approx. Once a week, depending on customer requirements. Please note that candidate needs to either hold SC clearance or be eligible for one. Required skills and experience: * Leadership of customer solution integration is essential. * Palo Alto deployment experience (SD-WAN) * Experience in the utility sector is preferable * Customer engagement and interaction skills * Ability to generate quality documentation * Excellent knowledge of delivering network designs, IP-VPN, Cloud connectivity (Azure/AWS). * Excellent knowledge of TCP/IP and routing * Good to general understanding of SD-WAN technologies ideally Fortinet * Knowledge of Equinix services eg Equinix Fabric. Deliverables: * Responsible for the technical design and implementation SD-WAN services to the DCC * Manage/support/technical authority for customer circuit order forms to enable clean ordering process for VF * Engage and participate in the full life cycle of orders, supporting project manager * Technical lead and participate in the delivery of circuits and SD-WAN services. * Troubleshoot and remediate network connectivity during testing across environments * Collaborate with relevant internal/external parties where & when required * Travel to customer sites for meetings as necessary * Produce appropriate design documentation Due to the nature and urgency of this post, candidates holding or who have held high level security clearance in the past are most welcome to apply. Please note successful applicants will be required to be security cleared prior to appointment which can take up to a minimum 10 weeks. LA International is a HMG approved ICT Recruitment and Project Solutions Consultancy, operating globally from the largest single site in the UK as an IT Consultancy or as an Employment Business & Agency depending upon the precise nature of the work, for security cleared jobs or non-clearance vacancies, LA International welcome applications from all sections of the community and from people with diverse experience and backgrounds. Award Winning LA International, winner of the Recruiter Awards for Excellence, Best IT Recruitment Company, Best Public Sector Recruitment Company and overall Gold Award winner, has now secured the most prestigious business award that any business can receive, The Queens Award for Enterprise: International Trade, for the second consecutive period.

Are you an experienced infrastructure engineer looking for a "hands on" role? This is an exciting opportunity to join a newly formed team of engineers, working within our Aerospace, Defence and Security sector (ADS) As our new Infrastructure Engineer, you will be the main point of contact (PoC) for all hardware and datacentre related matters. Responsible for the design and deployment of all hardware for a green field enterprise system, including the creation of design artefacts for datacentre, remote site hardware dispositions, rack layouts and network & power cabling schema. Ideally be skilled in the design, sizing, configuration and connecting of Network Attached Storage (NAS) arrays, including knowledge and experience of RAID standards, block and files storage, storage resilience and multi-site storage replication. This is a "hands-on" position requiring solid technical, as well as excellent interpersonal and communications skills. What you will be doing: Design a multi-site platform based upon commodity off the shelf (COTS) server, storage and networking hardware hosting Window Server and Client Operating Systems, VMware / vSphere Hypervisors and CISCO switch / router operating systems. Produce and maintain design artefacts, such as but not limited to Low-Level Designs, Release Notes, Platform Services related fail-over / disaster recovery instructions Documenting new procedures and review/update as required thought the delivery Assist in the management of Platform Services deployments through multiple product lifecycle environments, from development to test and reference, through to the mission-critical production systems Provide input into the Event and Protective monitoring processes as relates to the hardware lights-out / remote consoles network connectivity Develop and maintain Client and third party supplier relationships as will be required to ensure the smooth delivery within the areas of responsibility Provide regular updates to the Technical and project leadership regarding all aspects of the Platform Services hardware delivery. What you will bring: Vocational/Diploma/Associate Degree (technical field) or relevant certification or relevant experience with a deploying enterprise hardware into datacentre-type environments Skilled in the deployment of enterprise hardware installations and the management of cabling and patching matrices Familiarity with deploying Microsoft Windows-based Servers and VMware ESXi hypervisors Strong understanding of deploying resilient hardware solutions Hands-on experience of deploying and managing Network Attached Storage arrays Experienced in the use of Microsoft Event Management software such as System Centre Operations Manager (SCOM) and / or SolarWinds Have a good understanding of 'Secure by Design' principles and practices Experience working in Multi-Datacentre Environments where availability, resilience and fault tolerance are key elements of every design A good understanding of networking as relates to Window Servers and Clients and VMware virtual networking Conversant with modern cabling safety standards such as low-smoke, zero halogen (LSZH) Conversant with different cable and presentation types, such as but not limited to optical fibre presentation (LC, SC), short-wave or long-wave, copper (RJ45) CAT6a - CAT7, Shielded and non-shielded and bandwidth compatibility UK Passport holder Active SC Security Clearance Would be great if you had: Experience in the use and implementation of BMC products, such as Truesight (Event Management) and Atrium (CMDB) Experience of deploying Window Server operating systems in virtual environments Experience with calculation datacentre requirements, such as peak circuit sizing, cooling Familiarity with the MoD and their design guidance and policies to align delivery with MoD Joint Service Publications (JSP) 440 including MoD Site coordinating Installation Design Authority (SCIDA) rules and regulations Expertise in storage array deployment, configuration, management including scaling, replication, fault tolerance and resilience Employment type: Full-time, permanent Location: Hemel Hempstead - Office based Security Clearance Level : You must be currently SC Cleared willing to undergo DV MOD Clearance Internal Recruiter: Carolyne Salary: £54K Benefits: 25 days annual leave with the option to buy additional days, private medical, life assurance, pension, and generous flexible benefits fund which is 3% of base salary If you are interested in this role but not sure if your skills and experience are exactly what we're looking for, please do apply, we'd love to hear from you! Although this role is advertised as full-time, we support different ways of working and can offer a range of flexible working arrangements. So, if you're interested and need to work flexibly, we encourage you to apply and talk to us about what might be possible. Loved reading about this job and want to know more about Sector/Company Our Aerospace, Defence and Security business designs, develops and deploys digital solutions that bring clients enduring business value across the UK's Public and Private sectors. We foster a culture in which employees feel valued and supported, delivering exceptional rates of customer satisfaction in the UK's most complex safety- and security-critical markets. We embrace difference as a source of creativity, innovation and competitive advantage and are striving to become a more diverse organisation. We welcome applications from people with a diverse variety of backgrounds and identities. We are committed to equality of opportunity for all and do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation or marital status. We have partnered with Vercida , the UK's largest diversity and inclusion focused careers site, where all our vacancies are available in an accessible format. If you require any adjustments to the recruitment process, to enable you to perform to the best of your ability, please let us know when completing your application. We participate in the Disability Confident scheme and are committed to offering an interview to any candidate with a disability, who meets the minimum criteria for the role. If you believe this could apply to you, please let us know when completing your application.