The Infrastructure team resides within the innovative and progressive Digital and Technology Directorate and is embedded in a major and exciting three year legacy displacement programme. The directorate is a welcoming group of over 100 multidisciplinary professionals, all focused on building, delivering and supporting secure, modern and efficient digital and technology services. This role leads the infrastructure team with responsibility for the design, implementation, administration and support of infrastructure and digital solutions and services and the effective deployment of resources. About the Role We are looking for an accomplished Digital and Technology Infrastructure Services Manager to join us and lead a team of engineers and their workload. You'll mentor, coach and help develop the team as well as work-load manage business as usual with projects. This is a great opportunity for you to apply your broad skills across a range of systems and services and to provide technical leadership, working collaboratively with key stakeholders and external parties in supporting and working closely with Digital and Technology teams, security advisors and senior management to provide solutions design, expertise and assurance to projects and programmes. You will help develop and maintain Digital and Technology infrastructure and platform policies and procedures, and work with senior management to develop the cyber security strategy. SC-level Security Clearance or willingness to obtain SC clearance is mandatory for this role and requires that you have lived in the UK for the last 3 years. The length of required residency may depend on individual circumstances. About You We are looking for a self-motivated and enthusiastic senior manager who will play a major role in the delivery of Digital and Technology services, from legacy system improvements / replacements through to digital and IT transformation. You will work closely with the various Digital teams and the Cyber Security team to design, create and improve new and existing products and services and you will work with business users, delivery teams and suppliers to identify and resolve issues and user needs. You must have very good, broad experience and knowledge of working in a Digital and Technology support environment using a variety of tools to support the management and delivery of production services. You should have experience across all IT service delivery activities including service management, incident management, change management, release management, configuration management, continual service improvement and customer satisfaction as well as playing a role in ensuring the highest levels of operational service delivery. A key part of this role is core infrastructure lifecycle management, ensuring clear and effective roadmaps and taking responsibility for their upgrades or replacements as required. Aligned with this is working with partners to help deliver the service and contract management of these third parties, including support and maintenance contract renewals. The role incorporates budget responsibility for the infrastructure and associated services, working alongside Finance and Procurement colleagues on renewals and supplier performance management. In addition to the activities outlined above, you must have people management experience to lead a team of infrastructure engineers, delivering a range of IT services. Benefits • You will be based in a beautiful setting by the River Thames in Kew with staff parking and good transport links. • An opportunity to work a hybrid working pattern • A comprehensive benefits scheme including a generous Civil Service pension, a subsidised on-site coffee shop and restaurant, season ticket loans, on-site gym and clubs. • 25 days leave rising incrementally to 30 days after six years (plus 10.5 days public and privilege holidays each year) • Excellent training and development opportunities tailored to your role and an agreed development plan. • Influencing the strategic objectives and the opportunity to define, design and implement improvements. • An opportunity to use or learn a wide range of skills. This is a full time post. However, requests for part-time working, flexible working and job share will be considered, taking into account at all times the operational needs of the Department. A combination of onsite and home working is available and applicants should be able to regularly travel to our Kew site for a minimum of 60% of their work time. Application Process: Interviews: Interviews will be held onsite, no earlier than week commencing 4th May Applications: You will be asked to provide answers to 5 questions relating to the key requirements for the role, and to provide your work history. Artificial Intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application, however, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own) applications may be withdrawn and internal candidates may be subject to disciplinary action. Please visit the Civil Service Careers website where you can find further information on the use of AI in the application guidance section. Sponsorship: We are unable to offer sponsorship for this role.
02/04/2026
Full time
The Infrastructure team resides within the innovative and progressive Digital and Technology Directorate and is embedded in a major and exciting three year legacy displacement programme. The directorate is a welcoming group of over 100 multidisciplinary professionals, all focused on building, delivering and supporting secure, modern and efficient digital and technology services. This role leads the infrastructure team with responsibility for the design, implementation, administration and support of infrastructure and digital solutions and services and the effective deployment of resources. About the Role We are looking for an accomplished Digital and Technology Infrastructure Services Manager to join us and lead a team of engineers and their workload. You'll mentor, coach and help develop the team as well as work-load manage business as usual with projects. This is a great opportunity for you to apply your broad skills across a range of systems and services and to provide technical leadership, working collaboratively with key stakeholders and external parties in supporting and working closely with Digital and Technology teams, security advisors and senior management to provide solutions design, expertise and assurance to projects and programmes. You will help develop and maintain Digital and Technology infrastructure and platform policies and procedures, and work with senior management to develop the cyber security strategy. SC-level Security Clearance or willingness to obtain SC clearance is mandatory for this role and requires that you have lived in the UK for the last 3 years. The length of required residency may depend on individual circumstances. About You We are looking for a self-motivated and enthusiastic senior manager who will play a major role in the delivery of Digital and Technology services, from legacy system improvements / replacements through to digital and IT transformation. You will work closely with the various Digital teams and the Cyber Security team to design, create and improve new and existing products and services and you will work with business users, delivery teams and suppliers to identify and resolve issues and user needs. You must have very good, broad experience and knowledge of working in a Digital and Technology support environment using a variety of tools to support the management and delivery of production services. You should have experience across all IT service delivery activities including service management, incident management, change management, release management, configuration management, continual service improvement and customer satisfaction as well as playing a role in ensuring the highest levels of operational service delivery. A key part of this role is core infrastructure lifecycle management, ensuring clear and effective roadmaps and taking responsibility for their upgrades or replacements as required. Aligned with this is working with partners to help deliver the service and contract management of these third parties, including support and maintenance contract renewals. The role incorporates budget responsibility for the infrastructure and associated services, working alongside Finance and Procurement colleagues on renewals and supplier performance management. In addition to the activities outlined above, you must have people management experience to lead a team of infrastructure engineers, delivering a range of IT services. Benefits • You will be based in a beautiful setting by the River Thames in Kew with staff parking and good transport links. • An opportunity to work a hybrid working pattern • A comprehensive benefits scheme including a generous Civil Service pension, a subsidised on-site coffee shop and restaurant, season ticket loans, on-site gym and clubs. • 25 days leave rising incrementally to 30 days after six years (plus 10.5 days public and privilege holidays each year) • Excellent training and development opportunities tailored to your role and an agreed development plan. • Influencing the strategic objectives and the opportunity to define, design and implement improvements. • An opportunity to use or learn a wide range of skills. This is a full time post. However, requests for part-time working, flexible working and job share will be considered, taking into account at all times the operational needs of the Department. A combination of onsite and home working is available and applicants should be able to regularly travel to our Kew site for a minimum of 60% of their work time. Application Process: Interviews: Interviews will be held onsite, no earlier than week commencing 4th May Applications: You will be asked to provide answers to 5 questions relating to the key requirements for the role, and to provide your work history. Artificial Intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application, however, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own) applications may be withdrawn and internal candidates may be subject to disciplinary action. Please visit the Civil Service Careers website where you can find further information on the use of AI in the application guidance section. Sponsorship: We are unable to offer sponsorship for this role.
DevOps Engineer Imagine a role where your expertise sets technical direction, influences engineering culture, and shapes how modern cloud platforms are built and operated. This is an opportunity to join a forward-thinking organisation where your experience, judgement, and leadership will have a lasting impact. As a DevOps Engineer , you will play a key role in defining and advancing the DevOps strategy across the organisation. Acting as a technical authority, you will partner closely with engineering, product, and architecture teams-both onshore and offshore-to implement best-in-class DevOps practices and evolve a modern, serverless AWS platform. You will have significant influence over tooling, architecture, and ways of working, helping to mature the DevOps function and embedding reliability, security, and automation at scale. Key Responsibilities Provide technical leadership and subject matter expertise across DevOps and cloud engineering Influence architectural and technology decisions, particularly within AWS serverless ecosystems Design, build and evolve robust CI/CD pipelines to support rapid, reliable software delivery Partner with development teams to ensure solutions are scalable, resilient, and production-ready Champion reliability engineering practices, including monitoring, alerting, and incident response Drive high availability and operational excellence through proactive troubleshooting and optimisation Define and enforce Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and Immutable Infrastructure standards Lead and contribute to design reviews, architectural discussions and code reviews Establish strong security practices, ensuring systems and data are protected by design Mentor and support engineers, fostering collaboration, quality, and continuous improvement Stay ahead of emerging DevOps and cloud technologies, introducing improvements where valuable What We're Looking For Significant experience in DevOps or Platform Engineering roles within cloud-native environments Strong software engineering background, preferably with hands-on development experience Ability to balance strategic thinking with hands-on delivery A pragmatic, collaborative approach with excellent communication and stakeholder-management skills A platform-engineering mindset, with deep understanding of trade-offs and designing for failure Strong, hands-on AWS experience, including: Lambda, DynamoDB, AWS SAM Solid networking and security knowledge, including VPCs, security groups and VPNs Technologies You'll Work With AWS Cloud Services & AWS Developer Tools JavaScript / TypeScript & Node.js SQL Git Docker & ECS Serverless Framework Developer security platforms This is a senior-level opportunity to shape platforms, influence engineering standards, and play a central role in delivering high-quality, cloud-native solutions at scale. If you're ready to lead, influence, and build the future of DevOps, we'd love to hear from you.
21/04/2026
Full time
DevOps Engineer Imagine a role where your expertise sets technical direction, influences engineering culture, and shapes how modern cloud platforms are built and operated. This is an opportunity to join a forward-thinking organisation where your experience, judgement, and leadership will have a lasting impact. As a DevOps Engineer , you will play a key role in defining and advancing the DevOps strategy across the organisation. Acting as a technical authority, you will partner closely with engineering, product, and architecture teams-both onshore and offshore-to implement best-in-class DevOps practices and evolve a modern, serverless AWS platform. You will have significant influence over tooling, architecture, and ways of working, helping to mature the DevOps function and embedding reliability, security, and automation at scale. Key Responsibilities Provide technical leadership and subject matter expertise across DevOps and cloud engineering Influence architectural and technology decisions, particularly within AWS serverless ecosystems Design, build and evolve robust CI/CD pipelines to support rapid, reliable software delivery Partner with development teams to ensure solutions are scalable, resilient, and production-ready Champion reliability engineering practices, including monitoring, alerting, and incident response Drive high availability and operational excellence through proactive troubleshooting and optimisation Define and enforce Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and Immutable Infrastructure standards Lead and contribute to design reviews, architectural discussions and code reviews Establish strong security practices, ensuring systems and data are protected by design Mentor and support engineers, fostering collaboration, quality, and continuous improvement Stay ahead of emerging DevOps and cloud technologies, introducing improvements where valuable What We're Looking For Significant experience in DevOps or Platform Engineering roles within cloud-native environments Strong software engineering background, preferably with hands-on development experience Ability to balance strategic thinking with hands-on delivery A pragmatic, collaborative approach with excellent communication and stakeholder-management skills A platform-engineering mindset, with deep understanding of trade-offs and designing for failure Strong, hands-on AWS experience, including: Lambda, DynamoDB, AWS SAM Solid networking and security knowledge, including VPCs, security groups and VPNs Technologies You'll Work With AWS Cloud Services & AWS Developer Tools JavaScript / TypeScript & Node.js SQL Git Docker & ECS Serverless Framework Developer security platforms This is a senior-level opportunity to shape platforms, influence engineering standards, and play a central role in delivering high-quality, cloud-native solutions at scale. If you're ready to lead, influence, and build the future of DevOps, we'd love to hear from you.
Senior Kotlin Engineer Ncounter is supporting a leading organisation within the publishing and media space as they look to strengthen their backend engineering capability. This team is responsible for building and evolving platforms that aggregate, process and distribute large-scale editorial and content datasets, enabling internal teams and external partners to access high-quality, structured information in near real time. You will join a highly capable engineering function focused on delivering scalable backend services, working across API development and Kotlin-based microservices that power content ingestion, indexing and distribution workflows. The environment is data intensive, with a strong emphasis on performance, reliability and clean service design across a modern cloud architecture. Key requirements: • 3-4 years commercial experience with Kotlin, or strong Java (8/11) with a desire to transition • 7+ years working across JVM-based backend development • Strong experience with Spring Boot and building RESTful or GraphQL services • Solid understanding of relational databases such as PostgreSQL or MySQL • Experience working within BDD or TDD environments, alongside CI/CD tooling such as CircleCI • Exposure to AWS services including Lambda, DynamoDB, SQS, RDS and CloudWatch, alongside infrastructure as code tools such as Terraform • Familiarity with ORM frameworks such as Hibernate or JOOQ This role will see you take ownership of key backend components within a wider content and publishing platform, contributing to the development of new services and improving existing systems that manage complex data pipelines. You will work closely with other engineers, product stakeholders and data specialists to ensure content is processed efficiently and made accessible in a consistent, scalable way. The team places strong value on engineering best practice, collaboration and continuous improvement, offering an environment where you can have a genuine impact on the direction of the platform and the evolution of its architecture. If you are interested in building robust backend systems within a data-driven publishing environment, please get in touch to discuss further.
21/04/2026
Full time
Senior Kotlin Engineer Ncounter is supporting a leading organisation within the publishing and media space as they look to strengthen their backend engineering capability. This team is responsible for building and evolving platforms that aggregate, process and distribute large-scale editorial and content datasets, enabling internal teams and external partners to access high-quality, structured information in near real time. You will join a highly capable engineering function focused on delivering scalable backend services, working across API development and Kotlin-based microservices that power content ingestion, indexing and distribution workflows. The environment is data intensive, with a strong emphasis on performance, reliability and clean service design across a modern cloud architecture. Key requirements: • 3-4 years commercial experience with Kotlin, or strong Java (8/11) with a desire to transition • 7+ years working across JVM-based backend development • Strong experience with Spring Boot and building RESTful or GraphQL services • Solid understanding of relational databases such as PostgreSQL or MySQL • Experience working within BDD or TDD environments, alongside CI/CD tooling such as CircleCI • Exposure to AWS services including Lambda, DynamoDB, SQS, RDS and CloudWatch, alongside infrastructure as code tools such as Terraform • Familiarity with ORM frameworks such as Hibernate or JOOQ This role will see you take ownership of key backend components within a wider content and publishing platform, contributing to the development of new services and improving existing systems that manage complex data pipelines. You will work closely with other engineers, product stakeholders and data specialists to ensure content is processed efficiently and made accessible in a consistent, scalable way. The team places strong value on engineering best practice, collaboration and continuous improvement, offering an environment where you can have a genuine impact on the direction of the platform and the evolution of its architecture. If you are interested in building robust backend systems within a data-driven publishing environment, please get in touch to discuss further.
Senior ICT Engineer Location: Belfast Job Type: Full-time Salary: £c45,000 per annum REED Technology are delighted to partner with a fantastic organisation who are seeking a Senior ICT Engineer to join their dynamic team. This role involves providing day-to-day support for our ICT Services Infrastructure and assisting our customers as directed by the Line Manager. The successful candidate will be responsible for a wide range of technical tasks, from design and implementation to customer support and training. Responsibilities: Design, implement, configure, and support company ICT Infrastructure & Applications. Provide customer-facing ICT solutions design and sales support. Manage technical support desk operations for company Server/Desktop/Laptop infrastructure. Oversee patching server and client side, implementation of company antivirus policy, backups, and desktop management policies for both Atlas and its customers. Install, maintain, and support deployed solutions, including internal training. Serve as the technical lead on ICT services product portfolio. Support other Engineers and contribute to the long-term development and expansion of the ICT Team. Ensure that customers receive the correct products to meet their specific requirements and understand the benefits through effective training and support. Plan and organise travel and accommodation for site visits in accordance with company procedures. Complete documentation and reporting for the installation, configuration, and commissioning of solutions. Ensure complete customer satisfaction in all aspects of work carried out. Participate in a 24-hour call-out rota and provide office-based technical support as required. Skills: Proven experience in ICT infrastructure design, implementation, and support. Strong customer service orientation and experience in a customer-facing role. Ability to manage multiple projects and tasks effectively. Excellent interpersonal and presentation skills. Familiarity with ISO9001:2015 and ISO27001:2022 standards. Full clean current motor vehicle driving license Essential criteria Degree or equivalent in an ICT or related area and current Microsoft 365 and VMware accreditations. VMware, Microsoft Server, Microsoft Exchange, Intune, Entra & SharePoint Minimum of 5 years proven experience of internal and customer facing field service, installation, configuration and maintenance of VMware, VMware clusters and Microsoft server based solutions, Microsoft Office365 & Migrations. Proven ability of solution design and customer facing technical sales support and solution design. Proven ability of incident management and fault diagnostic. Demonstrable ability to successfully receive technical training subsequently Evidence of ability to investigate issues, analyse and present options for achieving resolution. Desirable Deployment experience of Microsoft and VMware based solutions Experience with VSAN, VEEAM, Microsoft Hyper-V, SAN's Current VMware, Microsoft & VEEAM accreditations. Benefits: Competitive salary and benefits package. Opportunities for professional growth and development. Supportive team environment. Participation in comprehensive training and development programs. To apply for the Senior ICT Engineer position, please submit your CV and a cover letter detailing your relevant experience and why you are interested in this role.
21/04/2026
Full time
Senior ICT Engineer Location: Belfast Job Type: Full-time Salary: £c45,000 per annum REED Technology are delighted to partner with a fantastic organisation who are seeking a Senior ICT Engineer to join their dynamic team. This role involves providing day-to-day support for our ICT Services Infrastructure and assisting our customers as directed by the Line Manager. The successful candidate will be responsible for a wide range of technical tasks, from design and implementation to customer support and training. Responsibilities: Design, implement, configure, and support company ICT Infrastructure & Applications. Provide customer-facing ICT solutions design and sales support. Manage technical support desk operations for company Server/Desktop/Laptop infrastructure. Oversee patching server and client side, implementation of company antivirus policy, backups, and desktop management policies for both Atlas and its customers. Install, maintain, and support deployed solutions, including internal training. Serve as the technical lead on ICT services product portfolio. Support other Engineers and contribute to the long-term development and expansion of the ICT Team. Ensure that customers receive the correct products to meet their specific requirements and understand the benefits through effective training and support. Plan and organise travel and accommodation for site visits in accordance with company procedures. Complete documentation and reporting for the installation, configuration, and commissioning of solutions. Ensure complete customer satisfaction in all aspects of work carried out. Participate in a 24-hour call-out rota and provide office-based technical support as required. Skills: Proven experience in ICT infrastructure design, implementation, and support. Strong customer service orientation and experience in a customer-facing role. Ability to manage multiple projects and tasks effectively. Excellent interpersonal and presentation skills. Familiarity with ISO9001:2015 and ISO27001:2022 standards. Full clean current motor vehicle driving license Essential criteria Degree or equivalent in an ICT or related area and current Microsoft 365 and VMware accreditations. VMware, Microsoft Server, Microsoft Exchange, Intune, Entra & SharePoint Minimum of 5 years proven experience of internal and customer facing field service, installation, configuration and maintenance of VMware, VMware clusters and Microsoft server based solutions, Microsoft Office365 & Migrations. Proven ability of solution design and customer facing technical sales support and solution design. Proven ability of incident management and fault diagnostic. Demonstrable ability to successfully receive technical training subsequently Evidence of ability to investigate issues, analyse and present options for achieving resolution. Desirable Deployment experience of Microsoft and VMware based solutions Experience with VSAN, VEEAM, Microsoft Hyper-V, SAN's Current VMware, Microsoft & VEEAM accreditations. Benefits: Competitive salary and benefits package. Opportunities for professional growth and development. Supportive team environment. Participation in comprehensive training and development programs. To apply for the Senior ICT Engineer position, please submit your CV and a cover letter detailing your relevant experience and why you are interested in this role.
Our client, an established risk management company, is currently recruiting a DevOps Engineer to join their organisation. The DevOps Engineer will be responsible for DevOps principles within the company, driving process improvements and advancing automation across the SDLC for both infrastructure and software delivery. Key Responsibilities for the DevOps Engineer: Assist in the evolution of our DevOps function and practices, aligning them to industry best standards whilst facilitating and educating our development teams Design, architect, and enhance Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) pipelines using Azure DevOps, ensuring they are scalable, secure, and optimized for both application deployment and infrastructure provisioning Develop and manage complex cloud infrastructure using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools such as Terraform, Azure Resource Manager (ARM) templates, or Bicep, while ensuring best practices are followed Take part in the design, implementation and maintenance of scalable, resilient and secure infrastructure within Kubernetes Skills Required for the DevOps Engineer: 4+ years of experience in IT platforms, infrastructure engineering, or software development, with 2+ years of experience within a DevOps capacity focusing on cloud and process automation and infrastructure design Extensive proficiency within Microsoft Azure with deep hands-on experience in designing, deploying, and managing resilient infrastructure to Microsoft best practices Proven experience managing Azure DevOps and its features, including implementing CI/CD pipelines, branch policies, repositories/repo structure and driving best practice for usage and workflows Skilled in Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools such as Terraform, Helm, ARM templates, or Bicep. (AWS exposure is a bonus) Strong knowledge in containerization technologies such as Docker, and Kubernetes (AKS), with experience in deploying, scaling, and managing containerized workloads in production environments and their supporting infrastructure layer Strong communication skills Please apply as directed!
21/04/2026
Full time
Our client, an established risk management company, is currently recruiting a DevOps Engineer to join their organisation. The DevOps Engineer will be responsible for DevOps principles within the company, driving process improvements and advancing automation across the SDLC for both infrastructure and software delivery. Key Responsibilities for the DevOps Engineer: Assist in the evolution of our DevOps function and practices, aligning them to industry best standards whilst facilitating and educating our development teams Design, architect, and enhance Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) pipelines using Azure DevOps, ensuring they are scalable, secure, and optimized for both application deployment and infrastructure provisioning Develop and manage complex cloud infrastructure using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools such as Terraform, Azure Resource Manager (ARM) templates, or Bicep, while ensuring best practices are followed Take part in the design, implementation and maintenance of scalable, resilient and secure infrastructure within Kubernetes Skills Required for the DevOps Engineer: 4+ years of experience in IT platforms, infrastructure engineering, or software development, with 2+ years of experience within a DevOps capacity focusing on cloud and process automation and infrastructure design Extensive proficiency within Microsoft Azure with deep hands-on experience in designing, deploying, and managing resilient infrastructure to Microsoft best practices Proven experience managing Azure DevOps and its features, including implementing CI/CD pipelines, branch policies, repositories/repo structure and driving best practice for usage and workflows Skilled in Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools such as Terraform, Helm, ARM templates, or Bicep. (AWS exposure is a bonus) Strong knowledge in containerization technologies such as Docker, and Kubernetes (AKS), with experience in deploying, scaling, and managing containerized workloads in production environments and their supporting infrastructure layer Strong communication skills Please apply as directed!
About Us: Solirius Reply delivers technical consultancy and application delivery to our clients in order to solve real world problems and allow our clients to respond to an ever-changing technical landscape. We partner closely with our clients, embedding our consultants into their businesses in order to provide a bespoke service, allowing us to truly understand our clients' needs. It is this close collaboration with our clients that has enabled us to grow rapidly in recent years and will drive our ambitious future growth plans. We currently have over 400 consultants working with a variety of key clients from both the public and private sectors such as the Ministry of Justice, Department for Education, FCDOS, UEFA, International Olympic Committee and Mercedes Benz; with plans to increase our client base further in the near future. We operate as a flat organisation and believe in trusting and supporting our team to operate independently. We pride ourselves on being specialists at what we do, making the most of our consultants' expertise in their fields, to provide a best-in-class service to our clients. All our consultants have the opportunity to work on a range of different projects, providing a broad range of knowledge on which to develop their careers and progress in the direction they choose. About You: You are a motivated and adaptable professional with a strong analytical mindset and a passion for working with data to solve real-world problems. You enjoy working in collaborative, agile teams and take pride in delivering high-quality, data-driven solutions that make a tangible impact. With strong communication skills and a consultative approach, you're comfortable engaging with clients, understanding their needs, and translating them into robust data architectures and platforms. You understand and align with Solirius Reply Values. The Role: We are looking for experienced Data Architects to work on our projects with our public sector clients, helping to deliver Solirius' services to the highest standard. The role will involve working with multiple business and technical stakeholders, helping them to design data solutions and architectures which will then be implemented by the delivery teams. As a Data Architect, you will be expected to operate with a high degree of autonomy, using your experience and judgement to resolve complex data and architectural challenges in alignment with client needs. You will proactively manage escalations and take ownership of delivering effective, scalable, and secure data solutions. Successful candidates will also be expected to take an active role in practice development: developing new data services to help with Solirius' business development - creating and updating data architecture artefacts, liaising with other Solirius practices to maintain practice profile and contributing to the development of more junior practice members. In addition to technical leadership, you will play a key role in identifying and shaping new business opportunities, working closely with stakeholders across client organisations to understand strategic objectives and deliver value-driven, data-led outcomes. You must be a strong and confident communicator, capable of influencing both technical and non-technical audiences. You will lead and mentor technical teams, build consensus across diverse stakeholder groups, and foster collaborative, cross-functional working environments. Your role will require innovative thinking, applying best practices and emerging data technologies to solve complex business problems in creative and pragmatic ways. Key Responsibilities: Design end-to-end data architectures that meet business, technical, and security requirements. Translate business and analytical requirements into scalable, secure, and cost-effective data platforms. Ensure alignment with enterprise data architecture, data strategy, and governance standards. Lead data architecture reviews and technical design workshops with stakeholders and delivery teams. Support Agile delivery teams, defining MVP data architecture and providing ongoing technical direction. Collaborate with stakeholders across business, product, and IT to gain buy-in and drive data-driven decisions. Define data models, data flows, metadata standards, and integration patterns. Contribute to data engineering, automation, and infrastructure-as-code practices for delivery at scale. Ensure data security, privacy, compliance, and risk management are Embedded in the solution. Produce clear data architecture documentation using standards such as conceptual, logical and physical models, C4, Archimate, and cloud-native diagrams, including high-level designs and relevant data artefacts. Key Experience: Extensive experience in stakeholder engagement and senior-level communication, including C-suite. Proven experience in client-facing and/or consultancy environments. Demonstrated ability to translate complex business and analytical requirements into scalable and resilient data architectures. Strong track record in designing and delivering end-to-end data platforms in enterprise settings. Expertise in conceptual, logical, and physical data modelling. Deep understanding of data platforms, data integration, and analytics architectures. Ability to design solutions that meet both functional and non-functional requirements, including performance, scalability, security, and compliance. Broad experience with data governance, data quality, master data management, and regulatory requirements. Key Skills: Advanced knowledge of cloud data platforms: Azure, AWS, and Google Cloud Platform (GCP). Strong experience with data warehousing, data lakes, and lakehouse architectures. Hands-on experience with SQL and at least one programming language such as Python, Scala, or Java. ETL/ELT design and data pipeline orchestration. Streaming and event-driven data architectures. Agile and DevOps delivery methodologies applied to data platforms (DataOps). Expertise in data architecture and modelling (conceptual, logical, and physical). Familiarity with modern integration technologies and patterns (eg, API-driven, event streaming, service mesh). What We Offer: Competitive Salary 25 Days Annual Leave + Bank Holidays Flexibility to work from home 10 days allocated for development training per year Generous Discretionary Bonus Statutory & Contributory Pension Private Healthcare Cover Discounted Gym Membership Enhanced Parental Leave Paid Fertility Leave Cycle to Work and Electric Vehicle schemes Access to Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) Annual Away Days Monthly Company Socials Equality & Diversity: Solirius Reply is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating a work environment that supports, celebrates, encourages and respects all individuals and in which all processes are based on merit, competence and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, gender, sexuality, age, disability, ethnicity, marital status or any other protected characteristics. Should you require further assistance or require any reasonable adjustments be put in place to better support your application process, please do not hesitate to raise this with us.
21/04/2026
Full time
About Us: Solirius Reply delivers technical consultancy and application delivery to our clients in order to solve real world problems and allow our clients to respond to an ever-changing technical landscape. We partner closely with our clients, embedding our consultants into their businesses in order to provide a bespoke service, allowing us to truly understand our clients' needs. It is this close collaboration with our clients that has enabled us to grow rapidly in recent years and will drive our ambitious future growth plans. We currently have over 400 consultants working with a variety of key clients from both the public and private sectors such as the Ministry of Justice, Department for Education, FCDOS, UEFA, International Olympic Committee and Mercedes Benz; with plans to increase our client base further in the near future. We operate as a flat organisation and believe in trusting and supporting our team to operate independently. We pride ourselves on being specialists at what we do, making the most of our consultants' expertise in their fields, to provide a best-in-class service to our clients. All our consultants have the opportunity to work on a range of different projects, providing a broad range of knowledge on which to develop their careers and progress in the direction they choose. About You: You are a motivated and adaptable professional with a strong analytical mindset and a passion for working with data to solve real-world problems. You enjoy working in collaborative, agile teams and take pride in delivering high-quality, data-driven solutions that make a tangible impact. With strong communication skills and a consultative approach, you're comfortable engaging with clients, understanding their needs, and translating them into robust data architectures and platforms. You understand and align with Solirius Reply Values. The Role: We are looking for experienced Data Architects to work on our projects with our public sector clients, helping to deliver Solirius' services to the highest standard. The role will involve working with multiple business and technical stakeholders, helping them to design data solutions and architectures which will then be implemented by the delivery teams. As a Data Architect, you will be expected to operate with a high degree of autonomy, using your experience and judgement to resolve complex data and architectural challenges in alignment with client needs. You will proactively manage escalations and take ownership of delivering effective, scalable, and secure data solutions. Successful candidates will also be expected to take an active role in practice development: developing new data services to help with Solirius' business development - creating and updating data architecture artefacts, liaising with other Solirius practices to maintain practice profile and contributing to the development of more junior practice members. In addition to technical leadership, you will play a key role in identifying and shaping new business opportunities, working closely with stakeholders across client organisations to understand strategic objectives and deliver value-driven, data-led outcomes. You must be a strong and confident communicator, capable of influencing both technical and non-technical audiences. You will lead and mentor technical teams, build consensus across diverse stakeholder groups, and foster collaborative, cross-functional working environments. Your role will require innovative thinking, applying best practices and emerging data technologies to solve complex business problems in creative and pragmatic ways. Key Responsibilities: Design end-to-end data architectures that meet business, technical, and security requirements. Translate business and analytical requirements into scalable, secure, and cost-effective data platforms. Ensure alignment with enterprise data architecture, data strategy, and governance standards. Lead data architecture reviews and technical design workshops with stakeholders and delivery teams. Support Agile delivery teams, defining MVP data architecture and providing ongoing technical direction. Collaborate with stakeholders across business, product, and IT to gain buy-in and drive data-driven decisions. Define data models, data flows, metadata standards, and integration patterns. Contribute to data engineering, automation, and infrastructure-as-code practices for delivery at scale. Ensure data security, privacy, compliance, and risk management are Embedded in the solution. Produce clear data architecture documentation using standards such as conceptual, logical and physical models, C4, Archimate, and cloud-native diagrams, including high-level designs and relevant data artefacts. Key Experience: Extensive experience in stakeholder engagement and senior-level communication, including C-suite. Proven experience in client-facing and/or consultancy environments. Demonstrated ability to translate complex business and analytical requirements into scalable and resilient data architectures. Strong track record in designing and delivering end-to-end data platforms in enterprise settings. Expertise in conceptual, logical, and physical data modelling. Deep understanding of data platforms, data integration, and analytics architectures. Ability to design solutions that meet both functional and non-functional requirements, including performance, scalability, security, and compliance. Broad experience with data governance, data quality, master data management, and regulatory requirements. Key Skills: Advanced knowledge of cloud data platforms: Azure, AWS, and Google Cloud Platform (GCP). Strong experience with data warehousing, data lakes, and lakehouse architectures. Hands-on experience with SQL and at least one programming language such as Python, Scala, or Java. ETL/ELT design and data pipeline orchestration. Streaming and event-driven data architectures. Agile and DevOps delivery methodologies applied to data platforms (DataOps). Expertise in data architecture and modelling (conceptual, logical, and physical). Familiarity with modern integration technologies and patterns (eg, API-driven, event streaming, service mesh). What We Offer: Competitive Salary 25 Days Annual Leave + Bank Holidays Flexibility to work from home 10 days allocated for development training per year Generous Discretionary Bonus Statutory & Contributory Pension Private Healthcare Cover Discounted Gym Membership Enhanced Parental Leave Paid Fertility Leave Cycle to Work and Electric Vehicle schemes Access to Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) Annual Away Days Monthly Company Socials Equality & Diversity: Solirius Reply is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating a work environment that supports, celebrates, encourages and respects all individuals and in which all processes are based on merit, competence and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, gender, sexuality, age, disability, ethnicity, marital status or any other protected characteristics. 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Role: Network & Security Engineer - CISCO / ISE Contract Rate: £380 - £420 per day PAYE - Inside IR35 Contract Role: 6 months Location: Didcot - Oxfordhsire Hybrid role 3 days on site / 2 WFH ROLE OVERVIEW Our client are looking for an experienced, fully hands-on Level 3 engineer to strengthen our infrastructure and network security operations capability. This is a senior technical delivery role - not a design-only or advisory position. You will be expected to configure, troubleshoot, and resolve complex issues across Cisco security suite, networking, security appliances, server infrastructure, and hybrid-cloud connectivity with minimal supervision. The environment spans a multi-building campus network, data-centre infrastructure, SD-WAN fabric, cloud gateway controllers, and enterprise security platforms. You will work closely with leaders in IT Operations to maintain service availability and to assist in fast tracking their infrastructure transformation. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Network Engineering & Operations Configure, deploy, and troubleshoot campus and data-centre 100Gbps switching Execute network switch rollouts including hardware racking, cabling to standard, patch-panel termination, and fibre patching. Perform structured cabinet clean-ups: re-patching copper and fibre runs, labelling, cable management, and documentation updates. Support and maintain the eBGP routing fabric across multiple sites Configure and monitor QoS profiles for mixed multigigabit, 10G/100G, and uplink interfaces. Security Infrastructure Fast track our implementation of a 5 node Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE) build for 802.1X, RADIUS, MAB, and posture policy enforcement. Manage Cisco Secure Email (formerly IronPort/ESA) including message tracking, content filters, outbreak filters, DLP policies, and quarantine management. Support enterprise firewall platforms including rule-set changes, tunnel maintenance, and policy audits. SD-WAN & Hybrid Cloud Support and maintain Cisco SD-WAN (vManage/vSmart/vBond) fabric, including device onboarding, template management, and policy configuration. Assist with Cloud OnRamp for Multicloud connectivity (AWS / Azure), including gateway controller health checks and tunnel monitoring. Troubleshoot overlay/underlay issues, BFD sessions, OMP route propagation, and control-plane connectivity. Server & Infrastructure Maintenance Perform scheduled server patching and updates across Windows Server environments Apply Linux server updates and patches where required (Ubuntu) - desirable but not essential. Support virtualisation platforms (Proxmox) for routine maintenance tasks during out-of-hours windows. Documentation & Standards Maintain accurate network diagrams, IP address management records, and change-log documentation. Follow and contribute to standard operating procedures, change-management processes, and post-implementation reviews. Provide clear handover notes and shift reports for weekday engineering teams. ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS CCNP Routing & Switching / Enterprise (current or expired with demonstrable expert-level knowledge). Strong hands-on experience with Cisco ISE deployment, policy configuration, and troubleshooting. Proven experience administering Cisco Secure Email / IronPort (ESA/SMA). Solid working knowledge of enterprise firewall management (Cisco ASA, Firepower/FTD, or comparable). Experience with Cisco SD-WAN (Viptela) architecture, including vManage operations and C8000-series router onboarding. ENSDWI trained or demonstrably operating at that level across SD-WAN, security, and wireless integration. Comfortable with physical infrastructure work: racking, stacking, copper/fibre patching, and cabinet standards. Windows Server patching and administration experience. Methodical approach to change management and documentation. Willing to work on-site at Milton Park on a weekend or flexible shift pattern as outlined above. DESIRABLE SKILLS Linux server administration (Ubuntu) - patching, package management, systemd services. Cisco CCIE written or lab (any track) - indicative of depth of knowledge. Experience with hybrid-cloud gateway controllers and Cloud OnRamp (AWS, Azure). Virtualisation platform experience (Proxmox). Familiarity with network observability and monitoring tooling (e.g., Datadog). Scripting/automation skills (Ansible, PowerShell) for network or server tasks. INDIT Planet Recruitment acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. Planet Recruitment is an Equal Opportunities Employer. By applying for this role your details will be submitted to Planet Recruitment. Our Candidate Privacy Information Statement explains how we will use your information. Only candidates with the relevant skills and experience will be contacted after application, if you do not hear back from us within 7 days you have unfortunately been unsuccessful in your application. Please note that no terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate on the grounds of a person's gender, marital status, race, religion, colour, age, disability or sexual orientation. Every candidate will be assessed only in accordance with their merits, qualifications and abilities to perform the duties of the position.
21/04/2026
Full time
Role: Network & Security Engineer - CISCO / ISE Contract Rate: £380 - £420 per day PAYE - Inside IR35 Contract Role: 6 months Location: Didcot - Oxfordhsire Hybrid role 3 days on site / 2 WFH ROLE OVERVIEW Our client are looking for an experienced, fully hands-on Level 3 engineer to strengthen our infrastructure and network security operations capability. This is a senior technical delivery role - not a design-only or advisory position. You will be expected to configure, troubleshoot, and resolve complex issues across Cisco security suite, networking, security appliances, server infrastructure, and hybrid-cloud connectivity with minimal supervision. The environment spans a multi-building campus network, data-centre infrastructure, SD-WAN fabric, cloud gateway controllers, and enterprise security platforms. You will work closely with leaders in IT Operations to maintain service availability and to assist in fast tracking their infrastructure transformation. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Network Engineering & Operations Configure, deploy, and troubleshoot campus and data-centre 100Gbps switching Execute network switch rollouts including hardware racking, cabling to standard, patch-panel termination, and fibre patching. Perform structured cabinet clean-ups: re-patching copper and fibre runs, labelling, cable management, and documentation updates. Support and maintain the eBGP routing fabric across multiple sites Configure and monitor QoS profiles for mixed multigigabit, 10G/100G, and uplink interfaces. Security Infrastructure Fast track our implementation of a 5 node Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE) build for 802.1X, RADIUS, MAB, and posture policy enforcement. Manage Cisco Secure Email (formerly IronPort/ESA) including message tracking, content filters, outbreak filters, DLP policies, and quarantine management. Support enterprise firewall platforms including rule-set changes, tunnel maintenance, and policy audits. SD-WAN & Hybrid Cloud Support and maintain Cisco SD-WAN (vManage/vSmart/vBond) fabric, including device onboarding, template management, and policy configuration. Assist with Cloud OnRamp for Multicloud connectivity (AWS / Azure), including gateway controller health checks and tunnel monitoring. Troubleshoot overlay/underlay issues, BFD sessions, OMP route propagation, and control-plane connectivity. Server & Infrastructure Maintenance Perform scheduled server patching and updates across Windows Server environments Apply Linux server updates and patches where required (Ubuntu) - desirable but not essential. Support virtualisation platforms (Proxmox) for routine maintenance tasks during out-of-hours windows. Documentation & Standards Maintain accurate network diagrams, IP address management records, and change-log documentation. Follow and contribute to standard operating procedures, change-management processes, and post-implementation reviews. Provide clear handover notes and shift reports for weekday engineering teams. ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS CCNP Routing & Switching / Enterprise (current or expired with demonstrable expert-level knowledge). Strong hands-on experience with Cisco ISE deployment, policy configuration, and troubleshooting. Proven experience administering Cisco Secure Email / IronPort (ESA/SMA). Solid working knowledge of enterprise firewall management (Cisco ASA, Firepower/FTD, or comparable). Experience with Cisco SD-WAN (Viptela) architecture, including vManage operations and C8000-series router onboarding. ENSDWI trained or demonstrably operating at that level across SD-WAN, security, and wireless integration. Comfortable with physical infrastructure work: racking, stacking, copper/fibre patching, and cabinet standards. Windows Server patching and administration experience. Methodical approach to change management and documentation. Willing to work on-site at Milton Park on a weekend or flexible shift pattern as outlined above. DESIRABLE SKILLS Linux server administration (Ubuntu) - patching, package management, systemd services. Cisco CCIE written or lab (any track) - indicative of depth of knowledge. Experience with hybrid-cloud gateway controllers and Cloud OnRamp (AWS, Azure). Virtualisation platform experience (Proxmox). Familiarity with network observability and monitoring tooling (e.g., Datadog). Scripting/automation skills (Ansible, PowerShell) for network or server tasks. INDIT Planet Recruitment acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. Planet Recruitment is an Equal Opportunities Employer. By applying for this role your details will be submitted to Planet Recruitment. Our Candidate Privacy Information Statement explains how we will use your information. Only candidates with the relevant skills and experience will be contacted after application, if you do not hear back from us within 7 days you have unfortunately been unsuccessful in your application. Please note that no terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate on the grounds of a person's gender, marital status, race, religion, colour, age, disability or sexual orientation. Every candidate will be assessed only in accordance with their merits, qualifications and abilities to perform the duties of the position.
Senior/Lead Data Platform & Cloud Engineer Hybrid/London- Twice a week This role is ideal for a cloud or platform engineer with solid DevOps and infrastructure skills, who can work on data migration, platform setup, and modern AWS based development. The main focus is on DevOps, infrastructure, and platform engineering to support secure, scalable, and automated data migration and ingestion. Required Experience & Skills 5+ years in data/platform engineering, including leadership experience Strong AWS experience: S3, Lambda, IAM, VPC/networking, DMS Proven experience with Infrastructure-as-Code (Terraform) and CI/CD pipelines Strong Python and SQL skills Understanding of data platforms (eg Snowflake/CDP) and ingestion pipelines Exposure to AI/ML enablement frameworks (.eg AWS SageMaker) and supporting infrastructure for model training, deployment Experience with dbt/ELT patterns (beneficial, not core focus) Strong stakeholder communication and technical leadership skills
21/04/2026
Full time
Senior/Lead Data Platform & Cloud Engineer Hybrid/London- Twice a week This role is ideal for a cloud or platform engineer with solid DevOps and infrastructure skills, who can work on data migration, platform setup, and modern AWS based development. The main focus is on DevOps, infrastructure, and platform engineering to support secure, scalable, and automated data migration and ingestion. Required Experience & Skills 5+ years in data/platform engineering, including leadership experience Strong AWS experience: S3, Lambda, IAM, VPC/networking, DMS Proven experience with Infrastructure-as-Code (Terraform) and CI/CD pipelines Strong Python and SQL skills Understanding of data platforms (eg Snowflake/CDP) and ingestion pipelines Exposure to AI/ML enablement frameworks (.eg AWS SageMaker) and supporting infrastructure for model training, deployment Experience with dbt/ELT patterns (beneficial, not core focus) Strong stakeholder communication and technical leadership skills
Solutions AI Engineer London hybrid (3 to 4 days per week in London) £65,000 to £90,000 plus benefits This is a chance to join a growing AI product business where solutions are built for real-world use, not experimentation. You will sit at the intersection of engineering and client delivery, shaping how generative AI is deployed in complex, regulated environments. The role offers meaningful ownership, exposure to senior stakeholders, and the opportunity to see your work used as critical production infrastructure. The Company They are an AI software company that has evolved from bespoke consultancy into a product-led organisation. Their generative AI platform is used by professional services firms to automate structured, document-heavy workflows in highly regulated sectors. The Role Work directly with end users to understand requirements and design AI-driven workflow solutions Build, configure, and maintain production-grade generative AI features alongside software engineers Deliver bespoke proofs of concept that often progress into live product functionality Support commercial activity through tailored demos and client-facing solution walkthroughs Balance hands-on technical delivery with client engagement in a fast-moving startup environment Your Skills and Experience Strong commercial experience using Python in applied AI or machine learning contexts Proven delivery of end-to-end AI solutions such as RAG systems, LLM-powered applications, or agent-based workflows Experience working closely with clients or end users, translating real requirements into technical solutions Solid software engineering fundamentals, including maintainable code, testing, and collaboration with engineering teams Practical knowledge of prompt engineering, RAG pipelines, agent workflows, and model evaluation Familiarity with modern GenAI tooling such as LangChain, LangGraph, or similar frameworks Motivation to work in a startup environment, with comfort around ambiguity, pace, and ownership What They Offer Salary between £65,000 and £90,000 depending on level, plus benefits Hybrid working with a strong in-office culture based in central London The opportunity to work on production AI systems used in regulated industries Clear scope for progression as the engineering and solutions function continues to scale How to Apply Apply now to explore how this Solutions AI Engineer role could be the next step in your career.
21/04/2026
Full time
Solutions AI Engineer London hybrid (3 to 4 days per week in London) £65,000 to £90,000 plus benefits This is a chance to join a growing AI product business where solutions are built for real-world use, not experimentation. You will sit at the intersection of engineering and client delivery, shaping how generative AI is deployed in complex, regulated environments. The role offers meaningful ownership, exposure to senior stakeholders, and the opportunity to see your work used as critical production infrastructure. The Company They are an AI software company that has evolved from bespoke consultancy into a product-led organisation. Their generative AI platform is used by professional services firms to automate structured, document-heavy workflows in highly regulated sectors. The Role Work directly with end users to understand requirements and design AI-driven workflow solutions Build, configure, and maintain production-grade generative AI features alongside software engineers Deliver bespoke proofs of concept that often progress into live product functionality Support commercial activity through tailored demos and client-facing solution walkthroughs Balance hands-on technical delivery with client engagement in a fast-moving startup environment Your Skills and Experience Strong commercial experience using Python in applied AI or machine learning contexts Proven delivery of end-to-end AI solutions such as RAG systems, LLM-powered applications, or agent-based workflows Experience working closely with clients or end users, translating real requirements into technical solutions Solid software engineering fundamentals, including maintainable code, testing, and collaboration with engineering teams Practical knowledge of prompt engineering, RAG pipelines, agent workflows, and model evaluation Familiarity with modern GenAI tooling such as LangChain, LangGraph, or similar frameworks Motivation to work in a startup environment, with comfort around ambiguity, pace, and ownership What They Offer Salary between £65,000 and £90,000 depending on level, plus benefits Hybrid working with a strong in-office culture based in central London The opportunity to work on production AI systems used in regulated industries Clear scope for progression as the engineering and solutions function continues to scale How to Apply Apply now to explore how this Solutions AI Engineer role could be the next step in your career.
Senior Cloud Automation Engineer Manchester (Hybrid- 1 day on site every 2 weeks) £55,486 - £64,631 (exceptional max £75,875) A Senior Automation Engineer is required for our client to help modernise and scale our technology platforms through high-quality, secure automation. In this role, you'll lead the design and delivery of Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and CI/CD solutions across a hybrid, Azure-first environment, working closely with senior stakeholders, architects, and engineering teams. You'll combine hands-on technical expertise with leadership, setting automation standards, shaping strategy, and mentoring others. Responsibilities: Design and deliver enterprise-scale automation using Terraform, Bicep, PowerShell and Python Build and improve CI/CD pipelines with GitHub Actions and Azure DevOps Act as the Azure automation SME, advising on security, resilience, and cost efficiency Influence standards and governance via the Technical Design Authority Support and develop colleagues in an inclusive, collaborative team Experience required: Strong experience delivering automation in Azure and hybrid environments Deep IaC and Scripting expertise Knowledge of on-premise infrastructure technologies including, Server (operating system and hardware), VMware, Exchange, Networks Switches, Firewalls, storge technologies security and SAN. Experience working within regulated or complex enterprise estates Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills Leadership or mentoring experience Experience with M365, Power Platform or AI-driven automation is beneficial but not essential.
21/04/2026
Full time
Senior Cloud Automation Engineer Manchester (Hybrid- 1 day on site every 2 weeks) £55,486 - £64,631 (exceptional max £75,875) A Senior Automation Engineer is required for our client to help modernise and scale our technology platforms through high-quality, secure automation. In this role, you'll lead the design and delivery of Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and CI/CD solutions across a hybrid, Azure-first environment, working closely with senior stakeholders, architects, and engineering teams. You'll combine hands-on technical expertise with leadership, setting automation standards, shaping strategy, and mentoring others. Responsibilities: Design and deliver enterprise-scale automation using Terraform, Bicep, PowerShell and Python Build and improve CI/CD pipelines with GitHub Actions and Azure DevOps Act as the Azure automation SME, advising on security, resilience, and cost efficiency Influence standards and governance via the Technical Design Authority Support and develop colleagues in an inclusive, collaborative team Experience required: Strong experience delivering automation in Azure and hybrid environments Deep IaC and Scripting expertise Knowledge of on-premise infrastructure technologies including, Server (operating system and hardware), VMware, Exchange, Networks Switches, Firewalls, storge technologies security and SAN. Experience working within regulated or complex enterprise estates Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills Leadership or mentoring experience Experience with M365, Power Platform or AI-driven automation is beneficial but not essential.
Senior IT Support Engineer We are seeking a Senior IT Support Engineer with deep Microsoft ecosystem expertise and strong infrastructure support and operations experience to lead on infrastructure management, systems optimisation, and cyber security maturity. This role combines hands-on senior-level support, infrastructure ownership, and security leadership, ensuring secure, resilient, and high-performing IT services across the organisation. You will act as a technical escalation point, a Microsoft subject matter expert, and a key contributor to our strategic digital roadmap. Key Responsibilities Systems, Infrastructure & Support Operations Provide senior-level technical support and escalation across Microsoft-based infrastructure, acting as the final point of resolution. Lead infrastructure management, integration, automation, and optimisation, ensuring high availability and performance. Own and maintain core Microsoft platforms, including Microsoft 365, Entra ID (Azure AD), Intune, Exchange, and endpoint environments. Recommend and implement technologies that enhance resilience, security, scalability, and user experience. Maintain high standards of documentation, configuration management, change control, and service continuity. Support and mentor junior engineers, raising overall support capability and operational maturity. Work closely with stakeholders to translate business requirements into robust technical solutions. Microsoft Technologies Expertise Act as the organisation's subject matter expert for Microsoft technologies, including: Microsoft 365 administration and support Identity and access management (Entra ID / IAM) Endpoint management and device compliance via Intune Defender XDR and Microsoft security tooling Lead troubleshooting and optimisation of hybrid environments, including on-premise and cloud-integrated systems. Cyber Security & Infrastructure Protection Develop and deliver the organisation's cybersecurity and infrastructure protection roadmap, aligned with standards such as Cyber Essentials and Cyber Essentials Plus. Manage and optimise security platforms covering: Endpoint protection Identity protection Defender XDR Conditional access and device compliance Lead vulnerability assessments, threat modelling, incident response planning, and recovery testing. Strengthen information governance, data protection, and secure configuration baselines. Own security-focused change control, coordinate penetration testing, and manage remediation activity. Essential Skills & Experience Strong Microsoft support and administration background, with proven experience supporting complex, enterprise Microsoft environments. In-depth knowledge of Microsoft 365 security and management tools, including Defender XDR, Intune, IAM, and compliance features. Solid infrastructure support experience, including server, endpoint, identity, and cloud-integrated systems. Experience leading or contributing to Cyber Essentials or similar security frameworks. Excellent communication skills with the ability to explain complex technical issues to non-technical stakeholders. Proven ability to operate effectively in a hands-on senior support and infrastructure role.
21/04/2026
Full time
Senior IT Support Engineer We are seeking a Senior IT Support Engineer with deep Microsoft ecosystem expertise and strong infrastructure support and operations experience to lead on infrastructure management, systems optimisation, and cyber security maturity. This role combines hands-on senior-level support, infrastructure ownership, and security leadership, ensuring secure, resilient, and high-performing IT services across the organisation. You will act as a technical escalation point, a Microsoft subject matter expert, and a key contributor to our strategic digital roadmap. Key Responsibilities Systems, Infrastructure & Support Operations Provide senior-level technical support and escalation across Microsoft-based infrastructure, acting as the final point of resolution. Lead infrastructure management, integration, automation, and optimisation, ensuring high availability and performance. Own and maintain core Microsoft platforms, including Microsoft 365, Entra ID (Azure AD), Intune, Exchange, and endpoint environments. Recommend and implement technologies that enhance resilience, security, scalability, and user experience. Maintain high standards of documentation, configuration management, change control, and service continuity. Support and mentor junior engineers, raising overall support capability and operational maturity. Work closely with stakeholders to translate business requirements into robust technical solutions. Microsoft Technologies Expertise Act as the organisation's subject matter expert for Microsoft technologies, including: Microsoft 365 administration and support Identity and access management (Entra ID / IAM) Endpoint management and device compliance via Intune Defender XDR and Microsoft security tooling Lead troubleshooting and optimisation of hybrid environments, including on-premise and cloud-integrated systems. Cyber Security & Infrastructure Protection Develop and deliver the organisation's cybersecurity and infrastructure protection roadmap, aligned with standards such as Cyber Essentials and Cyber Essentials Plus. Manage and optimise security platforms covering: Endpoint protection Identity protection Defender XDR Conditional access and device compliance Lead vulnerability assessments, threat modelling, incident response planning, and recovery testing. Strengthen information governance, data protection, and secure configuration baselines. Own security-focused change control, coordinate penetration testing, and manage remediation activity. Essential Skills & Experience Strong Microsoft support and administration background, with proven experience supporting complex, enterprise Microsoft environments. In-depth knowledge of Microsoft 365 security and management tools, including Defender XDR, Intune, IAM, and compliance features. Solid infrastructure support experience, including server, endpoint, identity, and cloud-integrated systems. Experience leading or contributing to Cyber Essentials or similar security frameworks. Excellent communication skills with the ability to explain complex technical issues to non-technical stakeholders. Proven ability to operate effectively in a hands-on senior support and infrastructure role.
Role: Senior Infrastructure Engineer - NetDevOps(SC Active) Location : Newcastle (preferred), Manchester, Leeds, Birmingham, Blackpool Peel Park Type : Hybrid working 3-days a week onsite IR35: inside Job Description: Role Overview We are looking for a Senior Infrastructure Engineer (NetDevOps) to design, build, and evolve large-scale enterprise network platforms, with a strong focus on modern, automated, and cloud-integrated infrastructure. This role is suited to a hands-on engineer, not an operations or SRE specialist. You will be expected to quickly contribute to design and delivery activities, applying engineering best practice, automation, and network expertise to support critical services. You will work closely with Architecture, Cloud, and Engineering teams to deliver secure, scalable, and highly available network solutions, balancing immediate delivery needs with longer-term platform improvement. Key Responsibilities Design, implement, and enhance enterprise network infrastructure across data centre, hybrid, and cloud environments Engineer and implement network traffic flows to support business-critical services Build and maintain secure hybrid connectivity across Azure, AWS, and OCI Implement and manage Palo Alto firewall policies across on-prem and cloud environments, aligned to Zero Trust principles Design and operate high-availability network services, including routing, segmentation, and resilience Develop and maintain network automation using tools such as Python, Ansible, and Infrastructure as Code Collaborate with architecture and platform teams to ensure solutions align with engineering standards and strategic direction Contribute immediately to delivery work, demonstrating the ability to operate with minimal ramp up Document designs and changes clearly and consistently, supporting maintainability and knowledge sharing Essential Technical Skills (Priority Criteria) Candidates must demonstrate strong, hands-on experience in the following areas: Enterprise Networking Engineering o Complex OSPF and BGP environments o Designing and implementing secure, resilient traffic flows o Strong understanding of typical enterprise and cloud network patterns Firewall and Security Technologies o Extensive experience with Palo Alto firewalls o Policy design and implementation across data centre and cloud o Zero Trust and secure network design principles Data Centre & Network Architecture o VXLAN / EVPN, VRF segmentation, and multi-site fabrics o Experience with vendors such as Arista (or equivalent) o Load balancing technologies (e.g. F5 BIG-IP: LTM / APM / ASM) Automation & NetDevOps Capability You will be expected to demonstrate a clear move away from traditional, manual networking, including: Network automation experience using Python, Ansible, or similar tooling Infrastructure as Code mindset (e.g. Terraform) Version control and CI/CD exposure (e.g. GitLab CI/CD) Applying DevOps-style practices to network and infrastructure engineering Cloud & Hybrid Experience Strong working experience with at least one major cloud provider (Azure, AWS, or OCI) Designing and integrating hybrid cloud network solutions Understanding of cloud-native networking constructs and security models Experience & Knowledge Proven track record as a Network / Infrastructure Engineer in large-scale enterprise environments Experience delivering engineering solutions, not just supporting operations Comfortable working across multiple workstreams and priorities Experience in regulated or complex environments (public sector experience beneficial but not essential) Active SC Clearance (mandatory) Nice to Have Aruba Central / ClearPass SD WAN technologies SaaS and cloud-delivered WLAN / WiFi solutions Prior experience modernising legacy network environments Randstad Technologies is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
21/04/2026
Contractor
Role: Senior Infrastructure Engineer - NetDevOps(SC Active) Location : Newcastle (preferred), Manchester, Leeds, Birmingham, Blackpool Peel Park Type : Hybrid working 3-days a week onsite IR35: inside Job Description: Role Overview We are looking for a Senior Infrastructure Engineer (NetDevOps) to design, build, and evolve large-scale enterprise network platforms, with a strong focus on modern, automated, and cloud-integrated infrastructure. This role is suited to a hands-on engineer, not an operations or SRE specialist. You will be expected to quickly contribute to design and delivery activities, applying engineering best practice, automation, and network expertise to support critical services. You will work closely with Architecture, Cloud, and Engineering teams to deliver secure, scalable, and highly available network solutions, balancing immediate delivery needs with longer-term platform improvement. Key Responsibilities Design, implement, and enhance enterprise network infrastructure across data centre, hybrid, and cloud environments Engineer and implement network traffic flows to support business-critical services Build and maintain secure hybrid connectivity across Azure, AWS, and OCI Implement and manage Palo Alto firewall policies across on-prem and cloud environments, aligned to Zero Trust principles Design and operate high-availability network services, including routing, segmentation, and resilience Develop and maintain network automation using tools such as Python, Ansible, and Infrastructure as Code Collaborate with architecture and platform teams to ensure solutions align with engineering standards and strategic direction Contribute immediately to delivery work, demonstrating the ability to operate with minimal ramp up Document designs and changes clearly and consistently, supporting maintainability and knowledge sharing Essential Technical Skills (Priority Criteria) Candidates must demonstrate strong, hands-on experience in the following areas: Enterprise Networking Engineering o Complex OSPF and BGP environments o Designing and implementing secure, resilient traffic flows o Strong understanding of typical enterprise and cloud network patterns Firewall and Security Technologies o Extensive experience with Palo Alto firewalls o Policy design and implementation across data centre and cloud o Zero Trust and secure network design principles Data Centre & Network Architecture o VXLAN / EVPN, VRF segmentation, and multi-site fabrics o Experience with vendors such as Arista (or equivalent) o Load balancing technologies (e.g. F5 BIG-IP: LTM / APM / ASM) Automation & NetDevOps Capability You will be expected to demonstrate a clear move away from traditional, manual networking, including: Network automation experience using Python, Ansible, or similar tooling Infrastructure as Code mindset (e.g. Terraform) Version control and CI/CD exposure (e.g. GitLab CI/CD) Applying DevOps-style practices to network and infrastructure engineering Cloud & Hybrid Experience Strong working experience with at least one major cloud provider (Azure, AWS, or OCI) Designing and integrating hybrid cloud network solutions Understanding of cloud-native networking constructs and security models Experience & Knowledge Proven track record as a Network / Infrastructure Engineer in large-scale enterprise environments Experience delivering engineering solutions, not just supporting operations Comfortable working across multiple workstreams and priorities Experience in regulated or complex environments (public sector experience beneficial but not essential) Active SC Clearance (mandatory) Nice to Have Aruba Central / ClearPass SD WAN technologies SaaS and cloud-delivered WLAN / WiFi solutions Prior experience modernising legacy network environments Randstad Technologies is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
I am recruiting for an Infrastructure Engineer to work 3 days in either Newcastle, Manchester, Leeds, Birmingham or Blackpool, 2 days remote. The role falls inside IR35 so you will need to work through an umbrella company for the duration of the contract. Candidates must have worked within central government in the last 12 months. I am looking for a Senior Infrastructure Engineer (NetDevOps) to design, build, and evolve large-scale enterprise network platforms, with a strong focus on modern, automated, and cloud-integrated infrastructure. This role is suited to a hands-on engineer, not an operations or SRE specialist. You will be expected to quickly contribute to design and delivery activities, applying engineering best practice, automation, and network expertise to support critical services. You must demonstrate strong, hands-on experience in Enterprise Networking Engineering including complex OSPF and BGP environments, designing and implementing secure, resilient traffic flows and have a strong understanding of typical enterprise and cloud network patterns. You must also be skilled in Firewall and Security Technologies including extensive experience with Palo Alto firewalls, policy design and implementation across data centre and cloud and Zero Trust and secure network design principles. Data Centre & Network Architecture is also essential including VXLAN / EVPN, VRF segmentation, and multi-site fabrics, experience with vendors such as Arista (or equivalent) and knowledge of Load balancing technologies (e.g. F5 BIG-IP: LTM / APM / ASM). Please apply ASAP if this is of interest.
21/04/2026
Contractor
I am recruiting for an Infrastructure Engineer to work 3 days in either Newcastle, Manchester, Leeds, Birmingham or Blackpool, 2 days remote. The role falls inside IR35 so you will need to work through an umbrella company for the duration of the contract. Candidates must have worked within central government in the last 12 months. I am looking for a Senior Infrastructure Engineer (NetDevOps) to design, build, and evolve large-scale enterprise network platforms, with a strong focus on modern, automated, and cloud-integrated infrastructure. This role is suited to a hands-on engineer, not an operations or SRE specialist. You will be expected to quickly contribute to design and delivery activities, applying engineering best practice, automation, and network expertise to support critical services. You must demonstrate strong, hands-on experience in Enterprise Networking Engineering including complex OSPF and BGP environments, designing and implementing secure, resilient traffic flows and have a strong understanding of typical enterprise and cloud network patterns. You must also be skilled in Firewall and Security Technologies including extensive experience with Palo Alto firewalls, policy design and implementation across data centre and cloud and Zero Trust and secure network design principles. Data Centre & Network Architecture is also essential including VXLAN / EVPN, VRF segmentation, and multi-site fabrics, experience with vendors such as Arista (or equivalent) and knowledge of Load balancing technologies (e.g. F5 BIG-IP: LTM / APM / ASM). Please apply ASAP if this is of interest.
Senior C++ Software Developer, Python - Financial/Banking Candidates will have 7+ years C++ experience (ideally more) and excellent knowledge of Python - ideally coming from a Financial/Banking background with knowledge of Equities, Futures & Options and Fixed Income and Exchange Connectivity, Fix Protocol with some Low Latency experience. SKILLS DEPENDENT: There may be the opportunity to take on a Principal Engineers role depending on previous experience. Job Overview You will work with the Product, Infrastructure and QA teams, to produce high performance, low latency and highly reliable code. Your goal will be to develop software which handle large amount of TPS to drive a highly efficient technology used by several markets around the world. To be successful in this role as a Senior Software Engineer C++, you will be a proponent of agile methodology and modern software best practices. You can produce detailed technical work in OOP and work with other members of the Development team to produce code of high-quality standards. Ideally, you should have worked in critical systems development in the past. Responsibilities and Duties Codes, tests, integrates, and documents software. Provides technical leadership to more junior employees and other teams. Apply principles and techniques of computer science, engineering, and mathematical analysis to the development of complex products. Participate as a Subject Matter Expert in internal review of software components and systems. Work on the hardest technical problems facing the company, often these problems are unusually complex and require the utmost creativity and innovation. Apply and champion the appropriate standards, processes, procedures, and tools throughout the system development life cycle to support the generation of technical engineering products. Keep abreast of technology trends and champion new ideas and process improvements. Required Skills/Experience 7+ years development experience in C++ 11 and Boost creating performant, scalable applications. 2+ years of experience in networking (UDP, Multicasting, TCP, etc ), messaging, and algorithms. 2+ years of experience on Linux systems. Good understanding of modern development best practices and methodologies and good knowledge of Git/GitHub. Python, including Pytest. Knowledge of capital markets exchange connectivity on stocks (Fixed Income and derivatives is a plus), including exchange protocols such as FIX and SBE. Most importantly, a drive to solve complex technological and trading challenges with a great team of talented developers. Comfortable using Agile methodology, including continuous integration, sprints, Jira and the relevant processes and workflow. Some understanding and usage of cloud technology is a plus but not mandatory.
21/04/2026
Full time
Senior C++ Software Developer, Python - Financial/Banking Candidates will have 7+ years C++ experience (ideally more) and excellent knowledge of Python - ideally coming from a Financial/Banking background with knowledge of Equities, Futures & Options and Fixed Income and Exchange Connectivity, Fix Protocol with some Low Latency experience. SKILLS DEPENDENT: There may be the opportunity to take on a Principal Engineers role depending on previous experience. Job Overview You will work with the Product, Infrastructure and QA teams, to produce high performance, low latency and highly reliable code. Your goal will be to develop software which handle large amount of TPS to drive a highly efficient technology used by several markets around the world. To be successful in this role as a Senior Software Engineer C++, you will be a proponent of agile methodology and modern software best practices. You can produce detailed technical work in OOP and work with other members of the Development team to produce code of high-quality standards. Ideally, you should have worked in critical systems development in the past. Responsibilities and Duties Codes, tests, integrates, and documents software. Provides technical leadership to more junior employees and other teams. Apply principles and techniques of computer science, engineering, and mathematical analysis to the development of complex products. Participate as a Subject Matter Expert in internal review of software components and systems. Work on the hardest technical problems facing the company, often these problems are unusually complex and require the utmost creativity and innovation. Apply and champion the appropriate standards, processes, procedures, and tools throughout the system development life cycle to support the generation of technical engineering products. Keep abreast of technology trends and champion new ideas and process improvements. Required Skills/Experience 7+ years development experience in C++ 11 and Boost creating performant, scalable applications. 2+ years of experience in networking (UDP, Multicasting, TCP, etc ), messaging, and algorithms. 2+ years of experience on Linux systems. Good understanding of modern development best practices and methodologies and good knowledge of Git/GitHub. Python, including Pytest. Knowledge of capital markets exchange connectivity on stocks (Fixed Income and derivatives is a plus), including exchange protocols such as FIX and SBE. Most importantly, a drive to solve complex technological and trading challenges with a great team of talented developers. Comfortable using Agile methodology, including continuous integration, sprints, Jira and the relevant processes and workflow. Some understanding and usage of cloud technology is a plus but not mandatory.
Senior Data Engineer Anti Fraud Location : Manchester Contract: Permanent Work Setup : Hybrid - 3 days a week Who We Are Vanguard is one of the world's leading investment management companies, committed to helping investors achieve long-term financial success. Known for its low-cost, client-first approach, Vanguard offers a broad range of investment solutions including funds, ETFs, and retirement services to individuals and institutions worldwide. What you'll do Design and implement Real Time and batch data pipelines to support fraud detection and operational decision-making. Develop event-driven solutions using Kafka, Flink, and data transformation frameworks such as PySpark or Pandas. Write maintainable, high-quality Python or Java code with strong SQL capabilities. Build and manage cloud infrastructure with AWS and Infrastructure-as-Code tools (CloudFormation/Terraform). Contribute to solution design, automated testing, code reviews, and operational support across environments. Collaborate with product, engineering, and agile teams to deliver client-focused solutions and drive continuous improvement. What you bring 5+ experience as a senior data engineer or lead role Strong experience with AWS, SQL, Python, and PySpark, including building cloud infrastructure using IaC (CloudFormation/Terraform). Hands-on experience with streaming frameworks such as Kafka and Flink. Familiarity with data quality frameworks (eg, Great Expectations) and graph databases is a plus. Agile development experience (Scrum preferred), with strong code review skills and understanding of high-quality coding standards. Excellent communication skills, able to explain complex concepts to technical and non-technical stakeholders. What's Next? If you are ready to take the next step, apply now. Successful applicants will be contacted directly by a recruiter to discuss the role more. We are committed to creating an inclusive recruitment experience. If you require support or adjustments to the recruitment process, our Adjustment Concierge Service is here to help. Please feel free to contact us at (see below) to discuss how we can support you. This position is being recruited on behalf of our client through our Outsourcing service line. Resource Solutions Limited, trading as Robert Walters, acts as an employment business and agency, partnering with top organizations to help them find the best talent. We welcome applications from all candidates and are committed to providing equal opportunities.
21/04/2026
Full time
Senior Data Engineer Anti Fraud Location : Manchester Contract: Permanent Work Setup : Hybrid - 3 days a week Who We Are Vanguard is one of the world's leading investment management companies, committed to helping investors achieve long-term financial success. Known for its low-cost, client-first approach, Vanguard offers a broad range of investment solutions including funds, ETFs, and retirement services to individuals and institutions worldwide. What you'll do Design and implement Real Time and batch data pipelines to support fraud detection and operational decision-making. Develop event-driven solutions using Kafka, Flink, and data transformation frameworks such as PySpark or Pandas. Write maintainable, high-quality Python or Java code with strong SQL capabilities. Build and manage cloud infrastructure with AWS and Infrastructure-as-Code tools (CloudFormation/Terraform). Contribute to solution design, automated testing, code reviews, and operational support across environments. Collaborate with product, engineering, and agile teams to deliver client-focused solutions and drive continuous improvement. What you bring 5+ experience as a senior data engineer or lead role Strong experience with AWS, SQL, Python, and PySpark, including building cloud infrastructure using IaC (CloudFormation/Terraform). Hands-on experience with streaming frameworks such as Kafka and Flink. Familiarity with data quality frameworks (eg, Great Expectations) and graph databases is a plus. Agile development experience (Scrum preferred), with strong code review skills and understanding of high-quality coding standards. Excellent communication skills, able to explain complex concepts to technical and non-technical stakeholders. What's Next? If you are ready to take the next step, apply now. Successful applicants will be contacted directly by a recruiter to discuss the role more. We are committed to creating an inclusive recruitment experience. If you require support or adjustments to the recruitment process, our Adjustment Concierge Service is here to help. Please feel free to contact us at (see below) to discuss how we can support you. This position is being recruited on behalf of our client through our Outsourcing service line. Resource Solutions Limited, trading as Robert Walters, acts as an employment business and agency, partnering with top organizations to help them find the best talent. We welcome applications from all candidates and are committed to providing equal opportunities.
Senior Cyber Security Splunk SME Full Time Permanent Fully onsite - Moorgate, London EC2Y 80-92K basic + benefits (5% pension, 25 days hols, life insurance, medical cover) Are you an experienced Splunk SME looking for a new challenge? Do you have a strong background in Splunk, IAM and SOAR with a high-level understanding of wider Splunk ecosystem, along with Incident Management, Python and Powershell skills? Here at ARM, we are recruiting for a full time permanent Splunk SME for a global IT services and consultancy client of ours. Our client: They're a leading business with a global reach that empowers local teams, and they undertake hugely exciting work that is genuinely changing the world. Their advanced portfolio of consulting, applications, business process, cloud, and infrastructure services will allow you to achieve great things by working with brilliant colleagues, and clients, on exciting projects. They're a rapidly growing, people-first technology organisation and part of a $1B global service provider delivering end-to-end IT Outsourcing (ITO) and Cyber Defence services to clients across the UK and beyond. Within their Security Practice, they provide a range of services including Managed Detection and Response (MDR), Vulnerability Management, Penetration Testing, Incident Response, and consultancy led Security Advisory services. You'll be joining a team that values learning, celebrates innovation, and supports your career journey every step of the way. The Opportunity: We are looking for a skilled Splunk Specialist to deliver end-to-end Splunk engagements, helping clients build and enhance their security monitoring capabilities. You will lead the full project lifecycle, from requirements gathering and stakeholder engagement through to data onboarding, alert development, and dashboard creation, ensuring solutions are aligned to both business and security objectives. You will bring strong hands-on experience with Splunk Enterprise Security and a proven track record in delivering cybersecurity projects. This includes designing and implementing detection use cases, tuning alerts, and developing dashboards that provide clear, actionable insights for security operations teams. Experience with SOAR and UEBA technologies is advantageous but not essential. This role suits someone who enjoys working in a client-facing environment, solving complex challenges, and contributing to the ongoing evolution of modern Security Operations Centres. What You'll Be Doing: Design, build, and continuously enhance detection capabilities within Splunk across Linux and Windows environments, including log onboarding, normalisation, and enrichment Develop and maintain high-quality detection content such as correlation searches and risk-based alerting within Splunk Enterprise Security Write and optimise complex queries to support threat detection, proactive threat hunting, and anomaly identification Map detection logic to adversary behaviours using the MITRE ATT&CK Framework, ensuring effective coverage of tactics, techniques, and procedures Work with the wider Splunk ecosystem, including tools like TrackMe, and contribute to automation and orchestration initiatives (including exposure to SOAR where applicable) Leverage scripting languages such as Python and PowerShell to automate detection logic, enrich data, and integrate with security workflows Provide mentorship and technical guidance to junior engineers, particularly on Splunk backend activities such as data ingestion, parsing, indexing, and troubleshooting Collaborate closely with SOC analysts, incident responders, and global engineering teams to improve detection and response capabilities Apply strong analytical and problem-solving skills to translate threat intelligence into actionable detection use cases and continuously improve security operations What We're Looking For: Essential: Experience working on multiple projects with broad scope, ambiguity, and a high degree of difficulty Demonstrable proficiency across a wide range of IT and cybersecurity technologies Strong knowledge of key cybersecurity domains, including Identity and Access Management and Incident Management High-level analytical ability to solve unusual and complex problems Ability to maintain up-to-date working knowledge of cybersecurity principles and best practices Experience in senior stakeholder management and providing clear, relevant management reporting, professional communication - written and verbal. Eligibility to work in the UK. Desirable: Experience in technology projects such as cyber infrastructure implementation or replacement initiatives Understanding of global program structures, launch plans, timing, and ownership Ability to coach and mentor team members through knowledge transfer and constructive feedback Disclaimer: This vacancy is being advertised by either Advanced Resource Managers Limited, Advanced Resource Managers IT Limited or Advanced Resource Managers Engineering Limited ("ARM"). ARM is a specialist talent acquisition and management consultancy. We provide technical contingency recruitment and a portfolio of more complex resource solutions. Our specialist recruitment divisions cover the entire technical arena, including some of the most economically and strategically important industries in the UK and the world today. We will never send your CV without your permission.
21/04/2026
Full time
Senior Cyber Security Splunk SME Full Time Permanent Fully onsite - Moorgate, London EC2Y 80-92K basic + benefits (5% pension, 25 days hols, life insurance, medical cover) Are you an experienced Splunk SME looking for a new challenge? Do you have a strong background in Splunk, IAM and SOAR with a high-level understanding of wider Splunk ecosystem, along with Incident Management, Python and Powershell skills? Here at ARM, we are recruiting for a full time permanent Splunk SME for a global IT services and consultancy client of ours. Our client: They're a leading business with a global reach that empowers local teams, and they undertake hugely exciting work that is genuinely changing the world. Their advanced portfolio of consulting, applications, business process, cloud, and infrastructure services will allow you to achieve great things by working with brilliant colleagues, and clients, on exciting projects. They're a rapidly growing, people-first technology organisation and part of a $1B global service provider delivering end-to-end IT Outsourcing (ITO) and Cyber Defence services to clients across the UK and beyond. Within their Security Practice, they provide a range of services including Managed Detection and Response (MDR), Vulnerability Management, Penetration Testing, Incident Response, and consultancy led Security Advisory services. You'll be joining a team that values learning, celebrates innovation, and supports your career journey every step of the way. The Opportunity: We are looking for a skilled Splunk Specialist to deliver end-to-end Splunk engagements, helping clients build and enhance their security monitoring capabilities. You will lead the full project lifecycle, from requirements gathering and stakeholder engagement through to data onboarding, alert development, and dashboard creation, ensuring solutions are aligned to both business and security objectives. You will bring strong hands-on experience with Splunk Enterprise Security and a proven track record in delivering cybersecurity projects. This includes designing and implementing detection use cases, tuning alerts, and developing dashboards that provide clear, actionable insights for security operations teams. Experience with SOAR and UEBA technologies is advantageous but not essential. This role suits someone who enjoys working in a client-facing environment, solving complex challenges, and contributing to the ongoing evolution of modern Security Operations Centres. What You'll Be Doing: Design, build, and continuously enhance detection capabilities within Splunk across Linux and Windows environments, including log onboarding, normalisation, and enrichment Develop and maintain high-quality detection content such as correlation searches and risk-based alerting within Splunk Enterprise Security Write and optimise complex queries to support threat detection, proactive threat hunting, and anomaly identification Map detection logic to adversary behaviours using the MITRE ATT&CK Framework, ensuring effective coverage of tactics, techniques, and procedures Work with the wider Splunk ecosystem, including tools like TrackMe, and contribute to automation and orchestration initiatives (including exposure to SOAR where applicable) Leverage scripting languages such as Python and PowerShell to automate detection logic, enrich data, and integrate with security workflows Provide mentorship and technical guidance to junior engineers, particularly on Splunk backend activities such as data ingestion, parsing, indexing, and troubleshooting Collaborate closely with SOC analysts, incident responders, and global engineering teams to improve detection and response capabilities Apply strong analytical and problem-solving skills to translate threat intelligence into actionable detection use cases and continuously improve security operations What We're Looking For: Essential: Experience working on multiple projects with broad scope, ambiguity, and a high degree of difficulty Demonstrable proficiency across a wide range of IT and cybersecurity technologies Strong knowledge of key cybersecurity domains, including Identity and Access Management and Incident Management High-level analytical ability to solve unusual and complex problems Ability to maintain up-to-date working knowledge of cybersecurity principles and best practices Experience in senior stakeholder management and providing clear, relevant management reporting, professional communication - written and verbal. Eligibility to work in the UK. Desirable: Experience in technology projects such as cyber infrastructure implementation or replacement initiatives Understanding of global program structures, launch plans, timing, and ownership Ability to coach and mentor team members through knowledge transfer and constructive feedback Disclaimer: This vacancy is being advertised by either Advanced Resource Managers Limited, Advanced Resource Managers IT Limited or Advanced Resource Managers Engineering Limited ("ARM"). ARM is a specialist talent acquisition and management consultancy. We provide technical contingency recruitment and a portfolio of more complex resource solutions. Our specialist recruitment divisions cover the entire technical arena, including some of the most economically and strategically important industries in the UK and the world today. We will never send your CV without your permission.
Salesforce Solution Architect (Contract) Duration: 6 Months (Possibility for extension) Location: Leeds/Hybrid (2 day per week on site) Rate: A highly competitive Umbrella Day Rate is available for suitable candidates Role Profile As the Salesforce Solutions Architect, you will be a leader in driving the direction of our Salesforce platform. You will identify the optimal solution for a business requirement , recommend a technical solution and communicate any design trade-offs whilst following Salesforce best practices, recommending implementations that adds value and is both scalable and sustainable. You will support the development teams in delivering this roadmap, navigating challenges, putting in place the necessary standards, defining architectural patterns that will drive consistency and standardisation across the solution. Key Responsibilities: Collaborate with senior stakeholders to translate business strategy into to a Salesforce roadmap. Ensure the organisation is maximising the Salesforce investment, adopting as much as the capability as possible to support marketing, relationship management and advice management activities. Work closely with the wider technology strategy team and architect's to influence strategic direction. Provide leadership and guidance to development teams ensuring adherence to architectural standards and best practices. Work closely with business stakeholders, understanding how requirements can translate in to Salesforce solutions. Define solutions that enables projects to meet their objectives, providing guidance to the implementation teams. Create and maintain architectural (all domain areas) artefacts e.g. principles, diagrams, catalogues, standards and pattern. Ensure deliverables are accessible to stakeholders and the wider business (where required) Oversee the overall Salesforce platform implementation, ensuring performance, data, security and interoperability is maintained. Create and maintain a Centre of Excellence for the Salesforce platform ensuring alignment of our vision, strategy, roadmap and standards across the development teams Lead and inspire innovation across technical and non-technical stakeholders, driving how we can adopt new capabilities and how we could adopt the platform in different ways. Skills & Experience: Extensive experience either as a Salesforce Solutions Architect, or similar, with a track record of successfully delivering complex, Salesforce based multi system architectures. Certifications in architecture frameworks (e.g., TOGAF, Zachman). Salesforce certifications such as Salesforce Certified Architect or System Architect is required. A degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field is a plus. Comprehensive knowledge of various architectural domains, including application, data, infrastructure, security, and integration. Leadership qualities with a collaborative and team-oriented approach. Strong analytical mindset and problem-solving abilities to address complex technical challenges. Excellent communication and presentation skills with the ability to articulate technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders. Candidates will need to show evidence of the above in their CV in order to be considered. If you feel you have the skills and experience and want to hear more about this role 'apply now' to declare your interest in this opportunity with our client. Your application will be observed by our dedicated team. We will respond to all successful applicants ASAP however, please be advised that we will always look to contact you further from this time should we need further applicants or if other opportunities arise relevant to your skillset. Pontoon is an employment consultancy. We put expertise, energy, and enthusiasm into improving everyone's chance of being part of the workplace. We respect and appreciate people of all ethnicities, generations, religious beliefs, sexual orientations, gender identities, and more. We do this by showcasing their talents, skills, and unique experience in an inclusive environment that helps them thrive. As part of our standard hiring process to manage risk, please note background screening checks will be conducted on all hires before commencing employment. We use generative AI tools to support our candidate screening process. This helps us ensure a fair, consistent, and efficient experience for all applicants. Rest assured, all final decisions are made by our hiring team, and your application will be reviewed with care and attention.
21/04/2026
Contractor
Salesforce Solution Architect (Contract) Duration: 6 Months (Possibility for extension) Location: Leeds/Hybrid (2 day per week on site) Rate: A highly competitive Umbrella Day Rate is available for suitable candidates Role Profile As the Salesforce Solutions Architect, you will be a leader in driving the direction of our Salesforce platform. You will identify the optimal solution for a business requirement , recommend a technical solution and communicate any design trade-offs whilst following Salesforce best practices, recommending implementations that adds value and is both scalable and sustainable. You will support the development teams in delivering this roadmap, navigating challenges, putting in place the necessary standards, defining architectural patterns that will drive consistency and standardisation across the solution. Key Responsibilities: Collaborate with senior stakeholders to translate business strategy into to a Salesforce roadmap. Ensure the organisation is maximising the Salesforce investment, adopting as much as the capability as possible to support marketing, relationship management and advice management activities. Work closely with the wider technology strategy team and architect's to influence strategic direction. Provide leadership and guidance to development teams ensuring adherence to architectural standards and best practices. Work closely with business stakeholders, understanding how requirements can translate in to Salesforce solutions. Define solutions that enables projects to meet their objectives, providing guidance to the implementation teams. Create and maintain architectural (all domain areas) artefacts e.g. principles, diagrams, catalogues, standards and pattern. Ensure deliverables are accessible to stakeholders and the wider business (where required) Oversee the overall Salesforce platform implementation, ensuring performance, data, security and interoperability is maintained. Create and maintain a Centre of Excellence for the Salesforce platform ensuring alignment of our vision, strategy, roadmap and standards across the development teams Lead and inspire innovation across technical and non-technical stakeholders, driving how we can adopt new capabilities and how we could adopt the platform in different ways. Skills & Experience: Extensive experience either as a Salesforce Solutions Architect, or similar, with a track record of successfully delivering complex, Salesforce based multi system architectures. Certifications in architecture frameworks (e.g., TOGAF, Zachman). Salesforce certifications such as Salesforce Certified Architect or System Architect is required. A degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field is a plus. Comprehensive knowledge of various architectural domains, including application, data, infrastructure, security, and integration. Leadership qualities with a collaborative and team-oriented approach. Strong analytical mindset and problem-solving abilities to address complex technical challenges. Excellent communication and presentation skills with the ability to articulate technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders. Candidates will need to show evidence of the above in their CV in order to be considered. If you feel you have the skills and experience and want to hear more about this role 'apply now' to declare your interest in this opportunity with our client. Your application will be observed by our dedicated team. We will respond to all successful applicants ASAP however, please be advised that we will always look to contact you further from this time should we need further applicants or if other opportunities arise relevant to your skillset. Pontoon is an employment consultancy. We put expertise, energy, and enthusiasm into improving everyone's chance of being part of the workplace. We respect and appreciate people of all ethnicities, generations, religious beliefs, sexual orientations, gender identities, and more. We do this by showcasing their talents, skills, and unique experience in an inclusive environment that helps them thrive. As part of our standard hiring process to manage risk, please note background screening checks will be conducted on all hires before commencing employment. We use generative AI tools to support our candidate screening process. This helps us ensure a fair, consistent, and efficient experience for all applicants. Rest assured, all final decisions are made by our hiring team, and your application will be reviewed with care and attention.
Civil Infrastructure Engineer You'll be joining a infrastructure team in Manchester at a well-established consultancy that's growing quickly due to a strong pipeline of work with major residential developers. If you enjoy variety, ownership, and seeing schemes move from early feasibility through to delivery, this Civil Infrastructure Engineer role is built for you. This is an employee-owned consultancy delivering a broad range of development infrastructure projects, typically from circa 50-unit sites up to several thousand dwellings. As a Civil Infrastructure Engineer, you'll work across the full life cycle: feasibility, pre-planning, planning, detailed design and supporting construction. What you'll be doing in the Civil Infrastructure Engineer role: In this Civil Infrastructure Engineer position, you'll support an expanding client base and help shape a growing Manchester team of drainage, highways and development infrastructure specialists. Depending on your level of experience, your responsibilities as a Civil Infrastructure Engineer will include: Leading the design and day-to-day management of multiple schemes (senior level) Supporting junior engineers, delegating tasks, checking work, and keeping programmes on track Liaising with clients and stakeholders, preparing fee proposals, managing projects, and contributing to business development (senior level) Producing concept and detailed drainage strategies Developing levels strategies and managing earthworks appraisals Writing planning documentation including Flood Risk Assessments, Drainage Technical Notes and Utilities Statements Undertaking due diligence reviews to support land purchases To succeed as a Civil Infrastructure Engineer, you'll ideally have: Significant post-graduate (or equivalent) experience Strong experience in pre-planning and planning stages, plus a good grasp of detailed design and technical approvals (e.g. S104, S38, S278) Good working knowledge of MicroDrainage and AutoCAD (an understanding of Civil 3D is beneficial) Sound technical capability alongside clear, confident communication A genuine drive to develop yourself and support others around you Package and benefits: Performance-related bonus (linked to company and personal performance; employee ownership may make part of the bonus tax free) Chartership support with structured guidance throughout your journey Professional development and training tailored to your career goals Flexible working arrangements (subject to grade and approval) Generous pension contribution with a reputable provider Training programmes, including funding and day release for university or college courses Paid pre-approved overtime when deadlines require it Employee perks platform including cycle to work, gym discounts and retail savings Interest-free season ticket loan This Civil Infrastructure Engineer role is based out of the Manchester office, with an expectation you'll be in the office 3-4 days per week (flexibility available depending on project needs and seniority). As the Manchester team grows, you'll have clear opportunities to broaden your responsibilities, progress technically, and step into greater project and client leadership. FOOTNOTE: If you feel that you are right for this role technically, but the salary, location or seniority does not suit you specifically then please still feel free to send us your CV. We constantly recruit for roles very similar to this one at all levels UK Wide. We are always keen to chat with you discreetly about your employment situation. Even if you are happy in your current role for now, we always welcome calls from Highways, Infrastructure & Transportation professionals keen to make their introductions for future months or years. Carrington West's Highways, Transport & Infrastructure division is the fastest growing in the country, our specialist team has a combined over 100+ years' experience in this market. Please call Eve Armstrong at Carrington West on (phone number removed) for more information. By applying for this position, you are agreeing for Carrington West to hold and process your personal data in accordance with our Data Protection Policy. Your data will be shared with third party clients specifically relevant to any roles you have applied for. If at any stage, you wish to withdraw your consent please contact us.
21/04/2026
Full time
Civil Infrastructure Engineer You'll be joining a infrastructure team in Manchester at a well-established consultancy that's growing quickly due to a strong pipeline of work with major residential developers. If you enjoy variety, ownership, and seeing schemes move from early feasibility through to delivery, this Civil Infrastructure Engineer role is built for you. This is an employee-owned consultancy delivering a broad range of development infrastructure projects, typically from circa 50-unit sites up to several thousand dwellings. As a Civil Infrastructure Engineer, you'll work across the full life cycle: feasibility, pre-planning, planning, detailed design and supporting construction. What you'll be doing in the Civil Infrastructure Engineer role: In this Civil Infrastructure Engineer position, you'll support an expanding client base and help shape a growing Manchester team of drainage, highways and development infrastructure specialists. Depending on your level of experience, your responsibilities as a Civil Infrastructure Engineer will include: Leading the design and day-to-day management of multiple schemes (senior level) Supporting junior engineers, delegating tasks, checking work, and keeping programmes on track Liaising with clients and stakeholders, preparing fee proposals, managing projects, and contributing to business development (senior level) Producing concept and detailed drainage strategies Developing levels strategies and managing earthworks appraisals Writing planning documentation including Flood Risk Assessments, Drainage Technical Notes and Utilities Statements Undertaking due diligence reviews to support land purchases To succeed as a Civil Infrastructure Engineer, you'll ideally have: Significant post-graduate (or equivalent) experience Strong experience in pre-planning and planning stages, plus a good grasp of detailed design and technical approvals (e.g. S104, S38, S278) Good working knowledge of MicroDrainage and AutoCAD (an understanding of Civil 3D is beneficial) Sound technical capability alongside clear, confident communication A genuine drive to develop yourself and support others around you Package and benefits: Performance-related bonus (linked to company and personal performance; employee ownership may make part of the bonus tax free) Chartership support with structured guidance throughout your journey Professional development and training tailored to your career goals Flexible working arrangements (subject to grade and approval) Generous pension contribution with a reputable provider Training programmes, including funding and day release for university or college courses Paid pre-approved overtime when deadlines require it Employee perks platform including cycle to work, gym discounts and retail savings Interest-free season ticket loan This Civil Infrastructure Engineer role is based out of the Manchester office, with an expectation you'll be in the office 3-4 days per week (flexibility available depending on project needs and seniority). As the Manchester team grows, you'll have clear opportunities to broaden your responsibilities, progress technically, and step into greater project and client leadership. FOOTNOTE: If you feel that you are right for this role technically, but the salary, location or seniority does not suit you specifically then please still feel free to send us your CV. We constantly recruit for roles very similar to this one at all levels UK Wide. We are always keen to chat with you discreetly about your employment situation. Even if you are happy in your current role for now, we always welcome calls from Highways, Infrastructure & Transportation professionals keen to make their introductions for future months or years. Carrington West's Highways, Transport & Infrastructure division is the fastest growing in the country, our specialist team has a combined over 100+ years' experience in this market. Please call Eve Armstrong at Carrington West on (phone number removed) for more information. By applying for this position, you are agreeing for Carrington West to hold and process your personal data in accordance with our Data Protection Policy. Your data will be shared with third party clients specifically relevant to any roles you have applied for. If at any stage, you wish to withdraw your consent please contact us.
Senior Platform Engineer (Fully Remote) - GKE, GCP, Terraform Location: Fully Remote Salary: £60,000 - £72,000 plus Generous Bonus Scheme About the role Our client, a leading insurance company, are looking for a Remote-Working, Experienced Platform Engineer to support and enhance their modern cloud engineering environment. You'll help drive a high-impact cloud platform powering multiple engineering teams at scale. The focus is on building and running shared platforms that enable multiple engineering teams to move faster, safer and with confidence. You'll set standards, shape design decisions, and act as a trusted technical authority without formal line management. Key responsibilities Design, build and maintain cloud infrastructure using Terraform (IaC) on Google Cloud Platform Operate and evolve Kubernetes (GKE) platforms used by multiple teams Deploy and manage workloads using Helm with strong isolation and configuration practices Own and improve CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps and GitOps Embed observability across the platform (monitoring, logging, alerting, tracing) Define and enforce platform standards, patterns and best practices Produce and maintain high-quality documentation, diagrams and runbooks Lead and contribute to technical design and architecture discussions Mentor and support mid-level and junior engineers Drive automation, stability and long-term platform reliability Skills and experience Strong experience as a Senior Platform Engineer/Platform Engineer Hands-on expertise with Kubernetes, ideally GKE Proven experience with GCP in production environments Deep knowledge of Terraform and Infrastructure as Code principles Experience deploying services with Helm CI/CD expertise, particularly Azure DevOps Git-based workflows, GitOps and tools such as Argo CD Experience with service mesh technologies (eg Istio) Exposure to observability/APM tooling Confident technical leader with experience setting standards and mentoring others Comfortable working in shared platform environments Reasonable Adjustments: Respect and equality are core values to us. We are proud of the diverse and inclusive community we have built, and we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and perspectives. Our success is driven by our people, united by the spirit of partnership to deliver the best resourcing solutions for our clients. If you need any help or adjustments during the recruitment process for any reason , please let us know when you apply or talk to the recruiters directly so we can support you.
21/04/2026
Full time
Senior Platform Engineer (Fully Remote) - GKE, GCP, Terraform Location: Fully Remote Salary: £60,000 - £72,000 plus Generous Bonus Scheme About the role Our client, a leading insurance company, are looking for a Remote-Working, Experienced Platform Engineer to support and enhance their modern cloud engineering environment. You'll help drive a high-impact cloud platform powering multiple engineering teams at scale. The focus is on building and running shared platforms that enable multiple engineering teams to move faster, safer and with confidence. You'll set standards, shape design decisions, and act as a trusted technical authority without formal line management. Key responsibilities Design, build and maintain cloud infrastructure using Terraform (IaC) on Google Cloud Platform Operate and evolve Kubernetes (GKE) platforms used by multiple teams Deploy and manage workloads using Helm with strong isolation and configuration practices Own and improve CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps and GitOps Embed observability across the platform (monitoring, logging, alerting, tracing) Define and enforce platform standards, patterns and best practices Produce and maintain high-quality documentation, diagrams and runbooks Lead and contribute to technical design and architecture discussions Mentor and support mid-level and junior engineers Drive automation, stability and long-term platform reliability Skills and experience Strong experience as a Senior Platform Engineer/Platform Engineer Hands-on expertise with Kubernetes, ideally GKE Proven experience with GCP in production environments Deep knowledge of Terraform and Infrastructure as Code principles Experience deploying services with Helm CI/CD expertise, particularly Azure DevOps Git-based workflows, GitOps and tools such as Argo CD Experience with service mesh technologies (eg Istio) Exposure to observability/APM tooling Confident technical leader with experience setting standards and mentoring others Comfortable working in shared platform environments Reasonable Adjustments: Respect and equality are core values to us. We are proud of the diverse and inclusive community we have built, and we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and perspectives. Our success is driven by our people, united by the spirit of partnership to deliver the best resourcing solutions for our clients. If you need any help or adjustments during the recruitment process for any reason , please let us know when you apply or talk to the recruiters directly so we can support you.
Role: Senior Infrastructure Engineer - NetDevOps(SC Active) Location: Newcastle (preferred), Manchester, Leeds, Birmingham, Blackpool Peel Park Type: Hybrid working 3-days a week onsite IR35: inside Job Description: Role Overview We are looking for a Senior Infrastructure Engineer (NetDevOps) to design, build, and evolve large-scale enterprise network platforms, with a strong focus on modern, automated, and cloud-integrated infrastructure. This role is suited to a hands-on engineer, not an operations or SRE specialist. You will be expected to quickly contribute to design and delivery activities, applying engineering best practice, automation, and network expertise to support critical services. You will work closely with Architecture, Cloud, and Engineering teams to deliver secure, scalable, and highly available network solutions, balancing immediate delivery needs with longer-term platform improvement. Key Responsibilities Design, implement, and enhance enterprise network infrastructure across data centre, hybrid, and cloud environments Engineer and implement network traffic flows to support business-critical services Build and maintain secure hybrid connectivity across Azure, AWS, and OCI Implement and manage Palo Alto Firewall policies across on-prem and cloud environments, aligned to Zero Trust principles Design and operate high-availability network services, including routing, segmentation, and resilience Develop and maintain network automation using tools such as Python, Ansible, and Infrastructure as Code Collaborate with architecture and platform teams to ensure solutions align with engineering standards and strategic direction Contribute immediately to delivery work, demonstrating the ability to operate with minimal ramp up Document designs and changes clearly and consistently, supporting maintainability and knowledge sharing Essential Technical Skills (Priority Criteria) Candidates must demonstrate strong, hands-on experience in the following areas: Enterprise Networking Engineering o Complex OSPF and BGP environments o Designing and implementing secure, resilient traffic flows o Strong understanding of typical enterprise and cloud network patterns Firewall and Security Technologies o Extensive experience with Palo Alto Firewalls o Policy design and implementation across data centre and cloud o Zero Trust and secure network design principles Data Centre & Network Architecture o VXLAN/EVPN, VRF segmentation, and multi-site fabrics o Experience with vendors such as Arista (or equivalent) o Load balancing technologies (eg F5 BIG-IP: LTM/APM/ASM) Automation & NetDevOps Capability You will be expected to demonstrate a clear move away from traditional, manual networking, including: Network automation experience using Python, Ansible, or similar tooling Infrastructure as Code mindset (eg Terraform) Version control and CI/CD exposure (eg GitLab CI/CD) Applying DevOps-style practices to network and infrastructure engineering Cloud & Hybrid Experience Strong working experience with at least one major cloud provider (Azure, AWS, or OCI) Designing and integrating hybrid cloud network solutions Understanding of cloud-native networking constructs and security models Experience & Knowledge Proven track record as a Network/Infrastructure Engineer in large-scale enterprise environments Experience delivering engineering solutions, not just supporting operations Comfortable working across multiple workstreams and priorities Experience in regulated or complex environments (public sector experience beneficial but not essential) Active SC Clearance (mandatory) Nice to Have Aruba Central/ClearPass SD WAN technologies SaaS and cloud-delivered WLAN/WiFi solutions Prior experience modernising Legacy network environments Randstad Technologies is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
21/04/2026
Contractor
Role: Senior Infrastructure Engineer - NetDevOps(SC Active) Location: Newcastle (preferred), Manchester, Leeds, Birmingham, Blackpool Peel Park Type: Hybrid working 3-days a week onsite IR35: inside Job Description: Role Overview We are looking for a Senior Infrastructure Engineer (NetDevOps) to design, build, and evolve large-scale enterprise network platforms, with a strong focus on modern, automated, and cloud-integrated infrastructure. This role is suited to a hands-on engineer, not an operations or SRE specialist. You will be expected to quickly contribute to design and delivery activities, applying engineering best practice, automation, and network expertise to support critical services. You will work closely with Architecture, Cloud, and Engineering teams to deliver secure, scalable, and highly available network solutions, balancing immediate delivery needs with longer-term platform improvement. Key Responsibilities Design, implement, and enhance enterprise network infrastructure across data centre, hybrid, and cloud environments Engineer and implement network traffic flows to support business-critical services Build and maintain secure hybrid connectivity across Azure, AWS, and OCI Implement and manage Palo Alto Firewall policies across on-prem and cloud environments, aligned to Zero Trust principles Design and operate high-availability network services, including routing, segmentation, and resilience Develop and maintain network automation using tools such as Python, Ansible, and Infrastructure as Code Collaborate with architecture and platform teams to ensure solutions align with engineering standards and strategic direction Contribute immediately to delivery work, demonstrating the ability to operate with minimal ramp up Document designs and changes clearly and consistently, supporting maintainability and knowledge sharing Essential Technical Skills (Priority Criteria) Candidates must demonstrate strong, hands-on experience in the following areas: Enterprise Networking Engineering o Complex OSPF and BGP environments o Designing and implementing secure, resilient traffic flows o Strong understanding of typical enterprise and cloud network patterns Firewall and Security Technologies o Extensive experience with Palo Alto Firewalls o Policy design and implementation across data centre and cloud o Zero Trust and secure network design principles Data Centre & Network Architecture o VXLAN/EVPN, VRF segmentation, and multi-site fabrics o Experience with vendors such as Arista (or equivalent) o Load balancing technologies (eg F5 BIG-IP: LTM/APM/ASM) Automation & NetDevOps Capability You will be expected to demonstrate a clear move away from traditional, manual networking, including: Network automation experience using Python, Ansible, or similar tooling Infrastructure as Code mindset (eg Terraform) Version control and CI/CD exposure (eg GitLab CI/CD) Applying DevOps-style practices to network and infrastructure engineering Cloud & Hybrid Experience Strong working experience with at least one major cloud provider (Azure, AWS, or OCI) Designing and integrating hybrid cloud network solutions Understanding of cloud-native networking constructs and security models Experience & Knowledge Proven track record as a Network/Infrastructure Engineer in large-scale enterprise environments Experience delivering engineering solutions, not just supporting operations Comfortable working across multiple workstreams and priorities Experience in regulated or complex environments (public sector experience beneficial but not essential) Active SC Clearance (mandatory) Nice to Have Aruba Central/ClearPass SD WAN technologies SaaS and cloud-delivered WLAN/WiFi solutions Prior experience modernising Legacy network environments Randstad Technologies is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
