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Salary: £72,702-£80,780 Location: Halifax or Leeds Workstyle: Hybrid (at least two days a week/on average 40% on site) Job Description Summary Senior Public Cloud Infrastructure Engineer - responsible for building and operating large scale Kubernetes platforms in a regulated environment, focusing on automation, security, observability and reliability. Key Responsibilities Platform Engineering (GKE) Design, build and operate scalable, resilient GKE environments Engineer multi tenant Kubernetes clusters with strong workload isolation and platform guardrails Support shared and dedicated cluster patterns, including tenant onboarding Improve platform performance under production conditions (e.g. scaling, storage, node pressure) Automation & DevOps Build automation first infrastructure using Terraform, CI/CD and GitOps Simplify cluster lifecycle management (provisioning, upgrades, add ons) Develop self service platform capabilities to improve developer experience Reliability & SRE Apply SRE practices to platform operations Support incident response, monitoring, observability and continuous improvement Diagnose issues across performance, scaling, storage and automation Contribute to a 24x7 on call rotation Security & Compliance Implement policy as code controls (e.g. OPA Gatekeeper, RBAC, workload identity) Support audit, compliance and risk mitigation activities Ensure platforms are secure, supportable and aligned to control frameworks Networking & Platform Services Work with service mesh and ingress/egress patterns (e.g. Istio, Anthos, Cloud Service Mesh) Support cloud networking (VPCs, DNS, NAT, VPN, routing, connectivity) Integrate shared platform services (cert manager, observability, cost tooling) Essential Skills & Experience Strong experience in Platform Engineering, DevOps or SRE Proven delivery of production Kubernetes platforms, ideally GKE Experience with multi tenant platform environments (shared clusters, isolation, scaling) Deep understanding of Kubernetes internals (scheduling, storage, node lifecycle, upgrades) Strong knowledge of Google Cloud Platform (GCP), including GKE IAM / Workload Identity, Networking (VPC, DNS, NAT, ingress/egress), Storage patterns Experience with Infrastructure as Code (Terraform) using modular design Strong experience with CI/CD pipelines and GitOps workflows Coding/scripting (Python, Go or Bash) Strong troubleshooting and problem solving skills Ability to own and deliver complex engineering outcomes Desirable Experience Advanced GKE operational expertise (node pools, upgrades, scaling, security boundaries) Experience operating platforms at scale (multi cluster, multi tenant) Service mesh experience (e.g. Istio, mTLS, traffic management) Experience with policy as code (OPA Gatekeeper, Config Sync) Experience in regulated or compliance heavy environments Strong focus on SRE and platform reliability improvements Nice to have: Experience with Backstage or self service platform tooling Familiarity with Anthos Config Management / Config Sync Exposure to tools such as CoreDNS, cert manager, Dynatrace, Cloudability, Infoblox Understanding of platform scaling challenges (ephemeral storage, workload density, resilience) Experience working with cloud providers on platform architecture Benefits Performance bonus Generous pension Flexible benefits package Private healthcare 30 days holiday + bank holidays Share schemes Flexible Working Options Hybrid working, job sharing, and other flexible working options are supported.

Job Purpose This role is part of the DPG Platform Engineering Team, responsible for driving the adoption and consumption of cloud infrastructure. The role conducts the architecture, build and migration of new and legacy platforms to a Cloud and DevOps practice and facilitates the consumption of cloud services across the business. Reporting to the Head of Cloud Engineering, the role contributes to the IT and Platform Engineering Road Map and champions the use of cloud services. The role focuses on improving stability, security, and availability of the cloud platform. Key Responsibilities/Job Tasks Clloud Platform Delivery and Enablement Provide line management, coaching, and development for the Platform Services team. Build a high performing, accountable engineering team with clear ownership and standards. Set direction, priorities, and ways of working for the team. Manage workload, capacity, and on call or support responsibilities where required. Infrastructure Delivery Own the design and build of on premise infrastructure across data centres, offices, and supply chain environments. Lead the infrastructure workstream for project implementations, from design through to handover. Ensure solutions are supportable, secure, and aligned to architectural standards. Act as the escalation point for complex technical issues and major incidents. Core Technology Ownership Servers, storage, and virtualisation platforms. Networking, firewalls, and connectivity within the data centre and wider estate. Dedicated hosting environments and associated third party services. Infrastructure monitoring, patching, resilience, and lifecycle management. Project Coordination Plan and coordinate infrastructure delivery across multiple concurrent projects. Work closely with product, application, and business teams to define infrastructure requirements. Manage dependencies, risks, and delivery timelines for the Platform Services team. Ensure clear documentation and operational readiness before go live. Operational Accountability Ensure platform stability, availability, and performance. Drive good incident, problem, and change management practices. Reduce repeat issues through root cause analysis and technical improvement. Maintain security, compliance, and audit requirements within infrastructure environments. Stakeholder and Vendor Management Act as the primary infrastructure point of contact for internal stakeholders. Manage key infrastructure vendors and service providers. Ensure third parties meet contractual, SLA, and security obligations. Skills & Job Requirements Strategic Responsibility The role holds accountability for inputting into functional strategy, ensuring delivery activity is aligned with broader business goals, technology roadmaps, and operational campaigns. It contributes to strategic planning by translating high level objectives into actionable delivery streams, ensuring technology deployments support customer and enterprise outcomes. Problem solving The role requires frequent resolution of complex issues through evaluation of multiple data sources, stakeholder inputs, and delivery constraints. It applies structured analysis, precedent awareness, and situational judgement to develop practical solutions that minimise disruption and maintain continuity, often within dynamic and changing environments. Decision making The role makes decisions within broad operational and business guidelines, frequently in areas where limited precedent or policy exists. It exercises autonomy in determining delivery prioritisation, resource allocation, and risk mitigation, with a direct impact on release integrity, delivery timelines, and stakeholder satisfaction. Communication Exceptional communication skills are required to influence, guide, and align cross functional teams and stakeholders. The role demands clarity in conveying complex information to both technical and non technical audiences, effective negotiation of competing priorities, and proactive engagement across senior and delivery facing groups. Innovation The role actively contributes to change by identifying and implementing enhancements to delivery processes, governance practices, and performance oversight. It champions continuous improvement through structured analysis, routinely introducing optimisations that improve efficiency, reduce delivery risks, and support scalable, repeatable delivery models. Professional Qualifications Industry certifications in core infrastructure technologies such as VMware VCP, Microsoft Azure or Windows Server, Cisco CCNA/CCNP, or equivalent vendor qualifications. ITIL Foundation or Intermediate Certificate covering incident, problem, change, and operational lifecycle management. Relevant certifications in data centre, networking, virtualisation, or security platforms (e.g. Fortinet NSE, Nutanix, Dell/EMC, Cisco Meraki). Degree in Computer Science, Infrastructure Engineering, Information Technology or equivalent professional experience. Desirable: accreditation in automation, scripting, or infrastructure as code tooling (e.g. Terraform, PowerShell). Knowledge Deep understanding of on premise infrastructure including compute, storage, virtualisation, networking, firewalls, and data centre operations. Strong working knowledge of VMware, Windows Server, Active Directory, and core directory, DNS, DHCP and identity services. Familiarity with enterprise networking concepts including routing, switching, secure connectivity, and load balancing. Awareness of infrastructure lifecycle management, patching, resilience patterns, and capacity planning. Understanding of monitoring platforms, operational telemetry, and performance baselining for core infrastructure. Knowledge of incident, problem, change, and operational compliance frameworks (ITIL or equivalent). Familiarity with hardware vendors and platform ecosystems such as Dell/EMC, HPE, Cisco, Fortinet, Nutanix, or similar. Understanding of security principles relevant to infrastructure, including segmentation, privileged access, and hardening standards. Experience working within complex hybrid environments and enterprise estates with multiple dependent systems. Skills/Ability Proven leadership and line management of infrastructure engineers across multiple concurrent workstreams. Ability to design, plan, and deliver infrastructure solutions across data centres, offices, and supply chain environments. Strong capability in diagnosing complex infrastructure faults across servers, networks, storage, and virtualisation stacks. Skilled in coordinating technical changes, major upgrades, and platform transitions with minimal operational impact. Competent in evaluating risks, dependencies, and capacity constraints across critical infrastructure services. Ability to influence technical direction and set engineering standards for build quality, resilience, and operational readiness. Comfortable engaging with senior stakeholders on stability, risk, and major incident matters. Experienced in vendor management, including contract performance, SLAs, and support escalations. Able to operate effectively in fast paced, high availability environments with strict uptime expectations. Strong documentation discipline covering design, platform configuration, operational processes, and handover material.

11603SR6 £70k - 75k per year + Bonus + Brilliant Benefits Network Security Architect Our client is urgently looking for an experienced Network Security Architect to join their team on a permanent basis. Please note, the role is on site 5 days per week in Oxfordshire. There is flexible working hours and an earlier finish on a Friday. Remote working may be granted on occasion. This is a global role with an initial focus around Network segmentation. You will improve standards across the business and lead technical projects and work closely with technical colleagues and vendors. The current tech stack includes but is not limited to Fortigate, Cisco, SD-Wan and Palo Alto. You will be rewarded with an excellent salary, as well as a brilliant benefits package including bonus (15%), annual leave, flexible working hours, pension scheme (matched up to 9%), life assurance, private medical, income protection, on site canteen and gym and many more perks! Key Skills 10+ years hands on experience in network engineering and architecture, with at least 3+ years specialising in large-scale network segmentation 5+ years hands on experience implementing and managing industry leading network security solutions (NGFWs, NDR, SASE, CASB, WAF, NAC, ZTNA) Deep expertise in core networking technologies (SDWAN, MPLS, VPN, IPSec, VLANs etc) Detailed understanding of enterprise network transport protocols (TCP, UDP, ICMP, ARP), infrastructure protocols (DNS, DHCP, BGP, SNMP), common application protocols (SMB, RDP, HTTP, FTP etc) and security protocols (TLS/SSL, IPSec, SSH, SAML, OAuth etc) Proven history of identifying, assessing and remediating network related security risks/misconfigurations Strong technical knowledge of a Microsoft based enterprise IT infrastructure Experience as an architect or lead on large projects spanning multiple countries and cultures Background of defining security standards and processes in large corporate IT environments Working knowledge of Cyber Security frameworks/methodologies (such as NIST, ISO 27001, MITRE ATT&CK, Lockheed Martin Kill Chain etc) Proactive Appointments Limited operates as an employment agency and employment business and is an equal opportunities organisation. We take our obligations to protect your personal data very seriously. Any information provided to us will be processed as detailed in our Privacy Notice, a copy of which can be found on our website

Cloud Infrastructure ArchitectApplyremote type: On Sitelocations: UK Head Office (Baker Street, London)time type: Full timeposted on: Posted 2 Days Agojob requisition id: JR101530 Who are we Founded in 1896, Knight Frank was registered as Knight Frank LLP a Limited Liability Partnership, on 3 November 2003, registered in England & Wales at 55 Baker Street, London, W1U 8AN with the registered number of OC305934. Headquartered in London, UK, Knight Frank is one of the world's leading independent real estate consultancies. We work responsibly in partnership to enhance people's lives and environments in over 50 Markets, 600+ Offices, 20,000+ People, 1 Global Network. At the heart of all we do are our Clients. A relationship built on trust is vital. As trusted partners in property, we act with integrity and care, understanding our clients' unique needs and consistently thinking about the bigger picture to provide personalised, clear and considered advice across all areas of property. Through our deep understanding of key markets and sectors - both emerging and established - we are dedicated to meeting and exceeding their property goals.A true partnership is a balanced one, and our People are passionate about, and committed to, making our business inclusive and diverse. We give every individual the space and opportunity to perform at their best and be recognised for the immense value they bring. We empower everyone to have autonomy in their role and encourage them to use their voice in how we can make a positive impact as a firm and shape the future of real estate, the built environment and the impact on the communities we serve. Our collaborative and engaged teams provide excellent and dedicated client service. In our workplace, opinions are respected, everyone is invited to contribute to the success of our business and innovation, and new ideas are celebrated.In 2021 we celebrated our 125th anniversary and set out Our Desired Future, cemented in three pillars: People Potential, Client Centricity and always Creating our Future, together. Learn more about what sets us apart here. About The Role We are seeking highly skilled Cloud Infrastructure Architect who shares our core philosophy of delivering high-quality products and services through iterative delivery and the fast flow of value.Every team member is a critical player in delivering outcomes that align with our business objectives, and we expect our people to have a deep understanding of agile and DevOps practices.If you are a multi-disciplinary individual who can operate autonomously across functional boundaries, demonstrate an openness to new ideas, have a continuous improvement mindset, then we would like to hear from you.Established in 1896, Knight Frank is a leading global professional services business, offering agency, consultancy and professional services in the property industry and across Commercial, Residential and Rural sectors. Headquartered in London, Knight Frank now comprises a global network of over 500 offices in 70 territories.# Key Responsibilities Play a key role in shaping our cloud Infrastructure strategy and contributing to technology roadmaps. Help define and evolve Azure cloud standards, reference architectures, and DevOps practices across the organisation Identify and remove process inefficiencies to improve delivery flow and operational performance. Drive automation across infrastructure, testing, and delivery pipelines to shorten feedback and deployment cycles. Deliver solutions that meet customer needs, while iterating based on feedback and learning. Ensure smooth, efficient flow of work from concept to delivery aligned with business priorities.# Experience & Skills Minimum 2 years' experience in Cloud Infrastructure Architecture Ability to work in multi-disciplinary teams, contributing beyond your core skillset. Proven experience in designing complex, scalable architectures in an agile environment. Mindset of constant improvement and upskilling, individually and for the team. Ability to effectively communicate complex topics to both technical and non-technical audiences. Ability to work within agile frameworks like Scrum or Kanban, and continuously deliver incremental value. Strong knowledge of architecture frameworks (e.g., TOGAF, Zachman). Proficiency in the Microsoft stack (Azure, M365) preferred. Excellent problem-solving skills, with the ability to think critically and strategically. Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills. Solid experience with lean, agile, and DevOps practices.Technical Skills (should include some of the following): Azure Compute: VMs, VMSS, App Service, Azure Functions, AKS, etc. Azure Networking: ExpressRoute, Virtual Network, ASG/NSG, Front Door, Azure Firewall, DNS, UDR, Traffic Manager. Azure Management & Governance: Policy, Management Groups, RBAC, Bastion, Automation, Backup, ASR, Azure Monitor, Defender. Azure Storage: Blob, Disks, Files. Azure Migrations: Azure Migrate, 3rd-party tools. DevOps Tools: Azure Pipelines, Azure DevOps, GitHub. Broad technical knowledge across infrastructure disciplines: Microsoft Technologies, Databases, LAN/WAN/MAN, Routing, Firewall, Wireless, IDS/IPS, SASE, VPN services, Load Balancing, and IT Security.# Nice to Have Awareness or experience with AI architecture concepts, such as designing cloud infrastructure to support AI/ML workloads, understanding of AI platform services (e.g., Azure Machine Learning, Cognitive Services), and familiarity with data pipelines and model deployment in cloud environments. Strong knowledge of Identity/Governance (IAM) is a plus.# Preferred Qualifications Professional certifications in architecture or cloud technologies (e.g., TOGAF, AZ-104 / AZ-400, AZ-303/304/305). Bachelor's or master's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field, or equivalent experience.Competitive salaryPlease note: this is a Direct Search led by Knight Frank. Applications from recruitment agencies will not be accepted nor will fees be paid for unsolicited CVs, even if provided by PSL agencies.

Job TitleAzure Cloud EngineerJob Description SummaryJob DescriptionWe are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Azure Cloud Engineer to join our growing technology team. As an Azure Cloud Engineer, you will play a crucial role in implementing and managing cloud solutions that leverage Microsoft Azure and VMware technologies. Your expertise will be essential in ensuring efficient, secure, and scalable cloud infrastructure for our global organization.Key ResponsibilitiesSolution ImplementationDeploy and configure Azure Cloud VMware Solution (AVS) Standard Private Cloud environments.Implement solution architecture blueprints, including virtual machines, Azure databases, storage technologies (Storage Accounts, SQL Server, CosmosDB), and virtual networks.Configure and manage Azure Site Recovery, Traffic Manager, Azure Automation, and ARM Templates.Set up and maintain Azure Load Balancer, API Gateway, and Azure Active Directory (AD).Develop and manage Key Vaults, Web Apps, Function Apps, and Logic Apps.Ensure adherence to ITIL processes, leveraging tools such as ServiceNow.Cloud Infrastructure ManagementDefine, implement, and enforce governance using Azure Policy and Role-Based Access Control (RBAC).Monitor and optimize costs, performance, and system alerts.Design and implement disaster recovery and business continuity strategies.On-Premises & Hybrid InfrastructureMaintain and integrate on-prem systems including Active Directory, DNS, VMware, Hyper-V, firewalls, and routing.Support identity and access management solutions across hybrid environments.Utilize and manage VMware tooling including:NSX-TVMware Aria OperationsVMware Aria AutomationVMware Aria Operations for NetworksAutomation and ScriptingImplement CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps and GitHub.Develop automation using PowerShell and infrastructure-as-code tools.Work with JSON templates, Terraform, and Ansible to standardize deployments.Monitoring and SecurityConfigure and maintain monitoring solutions across Azure and third-party platforms.Apply and enforce security best practices, ensuring compliance and risk mitigation.Work with SIEM tools for security monitoring and incident response.Key ExperienceProven experience as an Azure Cloud Engineer or similar role (3-5+ years).Strong expertise in cloud computing, virtualization, and infrastructure management.Experience in cloud migrations, including use of HCX.Hands-on experience with Terraform and/or Bicep is highly desirable.Exposure to multi-cloud environments (AWS or Google Cloud Platform) is advantageous.Knowledge of Azure analytics services such as Azure Synapse, Data Factory, and Data Lakes is a plus.Familiarity with Microsoft Partner Funding programmes (ECIF, AMPP, PIE) is beneficial.Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and collaboration skills.Education and QualificationsBachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field (or equivalent experience).Relevant Microsoft Azure certifications (e.g., Azure Administrator, Azure Solutions Architect) are preferred.Additional certifications such as Microsoft Security Operations Analyst, Azure Virtual Desktop, or Windows 365 are advantageous.If you are passionate about cloud technologies and eager to contribute to cutting-edge solutions in a dynamic environment, we would love to hear from you. Apply today and take the next step in your cloud engineering career by joining a forward-thinking organization where your skills will make a real impact.Cushman & Wakefield is an equal opportunity / affirmative action employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to ethnicity, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, religion, marital status, or any other legally protected characteristic. Cushman & Wakefield is committed to equity in employment, and our goal is to have a diverse, inclusive and barrier-free workplace. If you are a person with a disability and need any other accessible accommodations during the hiring process, you are invited to bring this to the Talent Acquisition Advisor's attention once they have made contact.INCO: "Cushman & Wakefield"

Technical Infrastructure Architect (DV Security Clearance) Job Description At CGI, we empower architects to shape the future of secure digital transformation. As a Technical Architect, you will design and deliver a next generation, on premise identity solution that underpins the resilience and security of our clients' most critical systems. You will help define and implement a scalable, future ready access management platform that ensures seamless connectivity and trust across complex environments. This is an opportunity to take ownership of a greenfield solution that drives real world impact, harnessing creativity and technical excellence to keep CGI's clients ahead in an evolving digital landscape. Due to the secure nature of the programme, you will need to hold UK Security Clearance or be eligible to go through this clearance. Benefits include a competitive salary, excellent pension, private healthcare and a share scheme (3.5% + 3.5% matching). The company values diversity and inclusion. Your future duties and responsibilities include: Lead & Innovate: Drive the design and architecture of a new on premise identity solution using Windows Server 2022, Active Directory and ADFS. Develop & Deliver: Define technical standards, principles and direction for a secure IAM environment. Mentor & Support: Guide engineering teams through build and deployment phases, ensuring alignment with design intent. Integrate & Secure: Design and configure federation services, SSO and RBAC models aligned to business needs. Collaborate & Govern: Partner with security, networking and application teams to ensure smooth integration and operational readiness. Document & Communicate: Produce comprehensive architecture documentation and provide ongoing governance for solution stability and compliance. Qualifications and experience required: You should have strong experience architecting and delivering Microsoft based identity solutions in secure or regulated environments, with proven expertise in Active Directory, ADFS and federation technologies. You will bring both strategic thinking and hands on technical depth, with excellent communication skills and a collaborative approach to problem solving. Essential skills and experience: Extensive experience as a Solution or Technical Architect specialising in Microsoft identity solutions. Proven track record delivering greenfield IAM environments. Deep expertise in Windows Server 2022, Active Directory and ADFS configuration. Strong knowledge of SAML, OAuth 2.0 and OpenID Connect federation models. Experience designing and implementing SSO and RBAC frameworks. Solid understanding of networking fundamentals (DNS, routing, firewalls, load balancing). Proven leadership and mentoring experience with engineering teams. Strong documentation, communication and stakeholder engagement skills. Desirable: Microsoft Certified: Identity and Access Administrator Associate or Solutions Architect Expert. Experience with hybrid identity integration and PowerShell automation. Prior experience in Defence or secure government environments.

At Commify, we're not just a company, we're a globally connected team of innovators who love what we do. As a CPaaS leader with 25 years of groundbreaking experience, we are the force behind over 5 billion customer interactions each year, enabling businesses worldwide to connect via advanced channels like SMS, RCS, and complex mobile journeys. Our culture is our core strength. Operating across the UK, EMEA, the USA, and Australia, we've fostered a truly diverse and connected environment, earning a consistent 4 out of 5 culture score in our employee engagement surveys. You'll join a vibrant team where your diverse experience makes a daily global impact. We need talented people to grow a global company where everyone feels proud to belong, has a purpose and does their best to directly shape the digital future. The Role Develop and maintain Terraform modules for Azure core services and enforce IaC standards across providers. Deploy and manage AKS clusters with GitOps, implement Istio service mesh, lead CIS security hardening, and create centralised Helm charts for consistency. Design networking architecture including hub VNets, Azure Firewall policies, and DNS configurations with thorough documentation. Implement Identity and Security measures including PIM, RBAC, CI/CD credential management, container security, and compliance preparation. Modernise CI/CD with reusable workflows, template repositories, provider agnostic tooling, automated versioning, and integrated security scanning. Set up observability with Loki, Grafana Alloy, and tracing; integrate FinOps practices for cost aware infrastructure and capacity planning. Improve Developer Experience by building automation tools, creating onboarding resources, and providing technical mentorship. Post production, focus on technical support, roadmap design, and adopting enterprise best practices including ArgoCD, Cilium, Argo Rollouts, KEDA, Falco, Kyverno, DAPR, and multi tenant AKS designs. The Person The successful candidate will be an exceptional engineer with a proven track record of delivering cloud platforms at scale. They will combine deep technical expertise with the ability to communicate architectural decisions to stakeholders at all levels, from development teams to C suite. Azure at Scale: Expert in designing Azure landing zones, multi subscription architectures, hub spoke networking, and key Azure services (Firewall, Front Door, App Service, Key Vault, Entra ID, PIM). Kubernetes/AKS: Deep production experience managing AKS or similar, including cluster lifecycle, upgrades, RBAC, network policies, and security hardening. Terraform: Expert module development, state management, CI/CD integration, and multi region/provider codebase management. Service Mesh: Hands on with Istio (ambient mode preferred) or Cilium for mTLS, traffic management, Gateway API, and zero trust networking. GitOps & Continuous Delivery: Experience with ArgoCD or equivalent, transitioning teams to GitOps methodologies. CI/CD Engineering: Strong with GitHub Actions workflows, Azure DevOps Pipelines, and migrating CI platforms. Networking: Expert in Azure networking (VNets, NSGs, DNS, hub spoke topology, firewall design). Security: Practical shift left security experience including container scanning, image signing, CIS benchmarks, and pen test readiness. Helm: Skilled in authoring and maintaining Helm charts for standardised multi language app deployment. Linux & Containers: Strong Linux knowledge, container lifecycle management, Dockerfile optimisation, and registry management. Scripting & Tooling: Proficient in Bash and Python for automation and creating internal CLI tools. Architecture: Experience creating HLDs, LLDs, architectural decisions; leading technical discussions with clear trade offs. Communication: Effective stakeholder communication from developers to C suite, translating technical decisions into business context. Mentorship: Proven ability as a technical escalation point and mentor for diverse engineering teams. Greenfield Delivery: Experience designing and delivering cloud platforms from scratch, ideally with regulatory/compliance considerations. Desirable Go programming for internal tooling and CLI frameworks (Cobra, Kong). Argo Rollouts for blue/green and canary deployments. KEDA, Karpenter, or similar autoscaling and cluster right sizing tools. Benefits Competitive Salary (£70 - 80,000) Company Bonus Comprehensive healthcare cash plan A generous 27 days of annual leave in addition to Bank Holidays 2 Wellbeing leave days and 2 days dedicated to giving back to your community Enjoy your birthday off! Employer pension contribution at 5% Death in service benefit (4 times your salary) Annual award recognition Fun monthly and quarterly social events Opportunities for training and professional development Flexible hybrid working arrangements

At Commify, we're not just a company, we're a globally connected team of innovators who love what we do. As a CPaaS leader with 25 years of groundbreaking experience, we are the force behind over 5 billion customer interactions each year, enabling businesses worldwide to connect via advanced channels like SMS, RCS, and complex mobile journeys. Our culture is our core strength. Operating across the UK, EMEA, the USA, and Australia, we've fostered a truly diverse and connected environment, earning a consistent 4 out of 5 culture score in our employee engagement surveys. You'll join a vibrant team where your diverse experience makes a daily global impact. We need talented people to grow a global company where everyone feels proud to belong, has a purpose and does their best to directly shape the digital future. The Role Develop and maintain Terraform modules for Azure core services and enforce IaC standards across providers. Deploy and manage AKS clusters with GitOps, implement Istio service mesh, lead CIS security hardening, and create centralised Helm charts for consistency. Design networking architecture including hub VNets, Azure Firewall policies, and DNS configurations with thorough documentation. Implement Identity and Security measures including PIM, RBAC, CI/CD credential management, container security, and compliance preparation. Modernise CI/CD with reusable workflows, template repositories, provider agnostic tooling, automated versioning, and integrated security scanning. Set up observability with Loki, Grafana Alloy, and tracing; integrate FinOps practices for cost aware infrastructure and capacity planning. Improve Developer Experience by building automation tools, creating onboarding resources, and providing technical mentorship. Post production, focus on technical support, roadmap design, and adopting enterprise best practices including ArgoCD, Cilium, Argo Rollouts, KEDA, Falco, Kyverno, DAPR, and multi tenant AKS designs. The Person The successful candidate will be an exceptional engineer with a proven track record of delivering cloud platforms at scale. They will combine deep technical expertise with the ability to communicate architectural decisions to stakeholders at all levels, from development teams to C suite. Azure at Scale: Expert in designing Azure landing zones, multi subscription architectures, hub spoke networking, and key Azure services (Firewall, Front Door, App Service, Key Vault, Entra ID, PIM). Kubernetes/AKS: Deep production experience managing AKS or similar, including cluster lifecycle, upgrades, RBAC, network policies, and security hardening. Terraform: Expert module development, state management, CI/CD integration, and multi region/provider codebase management. Service Mesh: Hands on with Istio (ambient mode preferred) or Cilium for mTLS, traffic management, Gateway API, and zero trust networking. GitOps & Continuous Delivery: Experience with ArgoCD or equivalent, transitioning teams to GitOps methodologies. CI/CD Engineering: Strong with GitHub Actions workflows, Azure DevOps Pipelines, and migrating CI platforms. Networking: Expert in Azure networking (VNets, NSGs, DNS, hub spoke topology, firewall design). Security: Practical shift left security experience including container scanning, image signing, CIS benchmarks, and pen test readiness. Helm: Skilled in authoring and maintaining Helm charts for standardised multi language app deployment. Linux & Containers: Strong Linux knowledge, container lifecycle management, Dockerfile optimisation, and registry management. Scripting & Tooling: Proficient in Bash and Python for automation and creating internal CLI tools. Architecture: Experience creating HLDs, LLDs, architectural decisions; leading technical discussions with clear trade offs. Communication: Effective stakeholder communication from developers to C suite, translating technical decisions into business context. Mentorship: Proven ability as a technical escalation point and mentor for diverse engineering teams. Greenfield Delivery: Experience designing and delivering cloud platforms from scratch, ideally with regulatory/compliance considerations. Desirable Go programming for internal tooling and CLI frameworks (Cobra, Kong). Argo Rollouts for blue/green and canary deployments. KEDA, Karpenter, or similar autoscaling and cluster right sizing tools. Benefits Competitive Salary (£70 - 80,000) Company Bonus Comprehensive healthcare cash plan A generous 27 days of annual leave in addition to Bank Holidays 2 Wellbeing leave days and 2 days dedicated to giving back to your community Enjoy your birthday off! Employer pension contribution at 5% Death in service benefit (4 times your salary) Annual award recognition Fun monthly and quarterly social events Opportunities for training and professional development Flexible hybrid working arrangements

IT Operations Platforms and Security Lead In summary the Client is looking to recruit an all round individual with expert knowledge and hands on experience of IT Infrastructure coupled with Security, Compliance & Risk Management You must have upwards of 10 years hands on expertise in IT Infrastructure combined with Security and Risk - ideally from within the banking or insurance sector. The IT Operational Platform and Security Lead is responsible for overseeing the organisation's IT operations, ensuring the stability, continuity, security, and efficiency of its technology platforms within a global commercial insurance environment. While Microsoft technologies (Microsoft 365, Azure, Exchange Online) form a core part of the infrastructure, the role also encompasses broader enterprise IT systems, multi layered networking, security, data management, and third party platforms that support global business operations and the associated applications estate. The role requires a proactive leader who can drive IT operational excellence, manage security risks, focus on continual service improvement, drive transformational delivery projects, and work effectively with internal stakeholders and third party vendors to deliver a high quality Global IT services. Working in line with the Architecture defined IT principle of a "buy before build" environment, the individual will need to ensure that outsourced and cloud based services are robust, cost effective, and aligned with business needs and the Strategic IT vision. They will also play a key role in enhancing cybersecurity, protecting data and systems, driving transformative operational change, enhancing IT processes and ensuring compliance with governance bodies and industry regulations. Due to the nature of the role, complexity of the estate, current transformation activities and team size, the role requires the functional capability and proficiency to technically augment the team capabilities (when required) and have a detailed knowledge of technical IT support roles/services as a requirement, across multiple technical areas. Security, Compliance & Risk Management Define and enforce cloud security policies, identity management, and access controls to protect systems, networks, and data. Oversee the adoption of zero trust security principles to enhance protection across cloud platforms. Manage identity and access management (IAM) in a cloud first environment, including Azure AD, MFA, Conditional Access, SSO, and Privileged Access Management (PAM). Lead threat monitoring, detection, and response using cloud native security solutions such as Microsoft Defender, Sentinel, and SIEM platforms. Ensure compliance with cloud security frameworks and regulatory requirements (ISO 27001, NIST, GDPR, SOC2, FCA). Conduct regular security risk assessments, penetration tests, and vulnerability management across cloud services. Oversee endpoint security, cloud network and API security for robust protection across all assets. Define, manage and maintain accurate DR and BCP plans for the infrastructure area with biannual tests. Technical Experience Microsoft Azure Infrastructure design and administration, including topology, Azure networking, services, and component knowledge. Microsoft AD (Entra), Server and SQL experience. O365 administration and design. Global Software Patching and estate management via Intune. Firewall (Azure, CheckPoint and Cloudflare), DNS, VPN, WIFI and Local Area Network design & administration experience. Software Defined Networking (Cisco, Meraki, Versa). Key Skills Microsoft 365 & Azure: Strong experience managing Microsoft 365 (Exchange, SharePoint, Teams), Azure cloud infrastructure, and security tools such as Microsoft Defender and Sentinel. Security & Compliance: Deep knowledge of security frameworks (ISO 27001, NIST, CIS), compliance requirements (GDPR, SOC2), and risk management best practices. Identity & Access Management (IAM): Expertise in Azure AD, MFA, Conditional Access, Single Sign On (SSO), and Privileged Access Management (PAM). Threat Management & Incident Response: Ability to detect, respond to, and mitigate cyber threats using SIEM, endpoint security, and vulnerability management tools. Networking & Infrastructure Security: Understanding of firewalls, VPNs, SD WAN, DNS security, endpoint protection, and cloud security controls. IT Service Management & Automation: Experience implementing ITIL based service management, automating operational tasks, and optimising service delivery. Operational & Leadership Skills IT Operations & Service Continuity: Ability to ensure IT systems are highly available, resilient, and fit for purpose, with a strong focus on business continuity and disaster recovery. Supplier & Vendor Management: Experience managing third party IT vendors, MSPs, and SaaS providers, ensuring service levels, performance, and cost effectiveness. Project Leadership & Change Management: Ability to lead technology projects, system upgrades, and platform migrations, ensuring smooth execution and minimal business disruption. Process Improvement & Automation: Strong analytical mindset to identify inefficiencies, automate workflows, and enhance security controls. Skills & Mindset Problem Solving & Decision Making: Capable of making informed decisions and resolving complex IT issues in a fast paced environment. Stakeholder Engagement: Ability to communicate effectively with technical and non technical stakeholders, including senior leadership and business users. Resilience & Adaptability: Comfortable working in an evolving technology landscape, with a proactive and security first approach. The Client is a financial organisation based in the City of London. This is a hybrid position with 3 days in the office. Must have a Bachelor's degree in IT or similar. The salary for this role will be in the range £85K - £95K plus Benefits. Do send your CV to us in Word format along with your salary and notice period.

Senior Cloud Platform Engineer (Azure & AWS) Location: Milton Keynes/Hybrid (3 days in office p/w) Rate: £500 - £550 per day Contract: 6 months initial IR35: Inside IR35 / Umbrella Clearance: Active SC/DV preferred Are you a Senior Cloud Platform Engineer with strong Azure experience and good exposure to AWS? This is an immediately available contract role working on a secure cloud programme. The role will involve supporting the build, migration and day to day operation of cloud platforms across Azure and AWS. You will be working across cloud readiness, platform build, Infrastructure as Code, DevSecOps tooling and ongoing cloud support. There will also be a strong focus on migrating legacy applications into cloud environments, improving platform reliability and making sure services are secure, compliant and fit for purpose. This would suit a hands on cloud engineer who has built and supported Azure platforms, worked with IaC tools such as Terraform or Bicep, and is comfortable operating in secure, regulated or public sector environments. This is a strong opportunity for a Senior Cloud Platform Engineer to join a secure cloud programme and work across Azure, AWS, IaC, DevSecOps, migration and platform operations. The Role Build, configure and support cloud platforms across Azure and AWS Work on cloud readiness, application discovery and migration activity Build and maintain cloud landing zones Develop and maintain Infrastructure as Code using Terraform, Bicep or AWS tooling Support CI/CD pipelines and DevSecOps tooling Configure cloud networking, including VNets, service endpoints, firewalls, DNS and VPN connectivity Support monitoring, alerting, logging, backup, restore and cost optimisation Work across cloud security, IAM, Zero Trust principles and compliance requirements Act as a senior escalation point for complex cloud infrastructure issues Explain technical options clearly to senior stakeholders and non technical teams The Person Strong hands on Azure platform experience Good AWS experience within multi cloud or hybrid environments Strong Terraform, Bicep or wider IaC experience Experience with CI/CD pipelines and DevSecOps tooling Cloud migration experience, ideally using Azure Migrate or AWS migration tooling Strong understanding of cloud networking, monitoring, logging and IAM Experience working in secure, regulated, government or public sector environments Knowledge of NCSC, GDS, Secure by Design or UK Government technology standards would be useful Active SC or DV clearance preferred Relevant Certifications Microsoft Azure Administrator, AZ 104 Microsoft DevOps Engineer, AZ 400 AWS Certified Associate level or above Azure Solutions Architect Expert, AZ 305, would be beneficial We are an equal opportunities company and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.

We are seeking a highly skilled Cloud Infrastructure Architect to shape our cloud strategy, drive automation, and deliver scalable Azure solutions aligned with business priorities. Key Responsibilities Play a key role in shaping our cloud infrastructure strategy and contributing to technology roadmaps. Help define and evolve Azure cloud standards, reference architectures, and DevOps practices across the organisation. Identify and remove process inefficiencies to improve delivery flow and operational performance. Drive automation across infrastructure, testing, and delivery pipelines to shorten feedback and deployment cycles. Deliver solutions that meet customer needs, while iterating based on feedback and learning. Ensure smooth, efficient flow of work from concept to delivery aligned with business priorities. Experience & Skills Minimum 2 years' experience in Cloud Infrastructure Architecture. Ability to work in multi-disciplinary teams, contributing beyond your core skillset. Proven experience in designing complex, scalable architectures in an agile environment. Mindset of constant improvement and upskilling, individually and for the team. Ability to effectively communicate complex topics to both technical and non-technical audiences. Experience working within agile frameworks like Scrum or Kanban, and continuously delivering incremental value. Strong knowledge of architecture frameworks (e.g., TOGAF, Zachman). Proficiency in the Microsoft stack (Azure, M365) preferred. Excellent problem-solving skills, with the ability to think critically and strategically. Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills. Solid experience with lean, agile, and DevOps practices. Technical Skills Azure Compute: VMs, VMSS, App Service, Azure Functions, AKS, etc. Azure Networking: ExpressRoute, Virtual Network, ASG/NSG, Front Door, Azure Firewall, DNS, UDR, Traffic Manager. Azure Management & Governance: Policy, Management Groups, RBAC, Bastion, Automation, Backup, ASR, Azure Monitor, Defender. Azure Storage: Blob, Disks, Files. Azure Migrations: Azure Migrate, 3rd party tools. DevOps Tools: Azure Pipelines, Azure DevOps, GitHub. Broad technical knowledge across infrastructure disciplines: Microsoft Technologies, Databases, LAN/WAN/MAN, Routing, Firewall, Wireless, IDS/IPS, SASE, VPN services, Load Balancing, and IT Security. Nice to Have: Awareness or experience with AI architecture concepts, such as designing cloud infrastructure to support AI/ML workloads, understanding of AI platform services (e.g., Azure Machine Learning, Cognitive Services), and familiarity with data pipelines and model deployment in cloud environments. Strong knowledge of Identity/Governance (IAM) is a plus. Preferred Qualifications Professional certifications in architecture or cloud technologies (e.g., TOGAF, AZ 104 / AZ 400, AZ 303/304/305). Bachelor's or master's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field, or equivalent experience. Competitive salary (details not provided).

Job Purpose This role is part of the DPG Platform Engineering Team, responsible for driving the adoption and consumption of cloud infrastructure. The role conducts the architecture, build and migration of new and legacy platforms to a Cloud and DevOps practice and facilitates the consumption of cloud services across the business. Reporting to the Head of Cloud Engineering, the role contributes to the IT and Platform Engineering Road Map and champions the use of cloud services. The role focuses on improving stability, security, and availability of the cloud platform. Key Responsibilities/Job Tasks Clloud Platform Delivery and Enablement Provide line management, coaching, and development for the Platform Services team. Build a high performing, accountable engineering team with clear ownership and standards. Set direction, priorities, and ways of working for the team. Manage workload, capacity, and on call or support responsibilities where required. Infrastructure Delivery Own the design and build of on premise infrastructure across data centres, offices, and supply chain environments. Lead the infrastructure workstream for project implementations, from design through to handover. Ensure solutions are supportable, secure, and aligned to architectural standards. Act as the escalation point for complex technical issues and major incidents. Core Technology Ownership Servers, storage, and virtualisation platforms. Networking, firewalls, and connectivity within the data centre and wider estate. Dedicated hosting environments and associated third party services. Infrastructure monitoring, patching, resilience, and lifecycle management. Project Coordination Plan and coordinate infrastructure delivery across multiple concurrent projects. Work closely with product, application, and business teams to define infrastructure requirements. Manage dependencies, risks, and delivery timelines for the Platform Services team. Ensure clear documentation and operational readiness before go live. Operational Accountability Ensure platform stability, availability, and performance. Drive good incident, problem, and change management practices. Reduce repeat issues through root cause analysis and technical improvement. Maintain security, compliance, and audit requirements within infrastructure environments. Stakeholder and Vendor Management Act as the primary infrastructure point of contact for internal stakeholders. Manage key infrastructure vendors and service providers. Ensure third parties meet contractual, SLA, and security obligations. Skills & Job Requirements Strategic Responsibility The role holds accountability for inputting into functional strategy, ensuring delivery activity is aligned with broader business goals, technology roadmaps, and operational campaigns. It contributes to strategic planning by translating high level objectives into actionable delivery streams, ensuring technology deployments support customer and enterprise outcomes. Problem solving The role requires frequent resolution of complex issues through evaluation of multiple data sources, stakeholder inputs, and delivery constraints. It applies structured analysis, precedent awareness, and situational judgement to develop practical solutions that minimise disruption and maintain continuity, often within dynamic and changing environments. Decision making The role makes decisions within broad operational and business guidelines, frequently in areas where limited precedent or policy exists. It exercises autonomy in determining delivery prioritisation, resource allocation, and risk mitigation, with a direct impact on release integrity, delivery timelines, and stakeholder satisfaction. Communication Exceptional communication skills are required to influence, guide, and align cross functional teams and stakeholders. The role demands clarity in conveying complex information to both technical and non technical audiences, effective negotiation of competing priorities, and proactive engagement across senior and delivery facing groups. Innovation The role actively contributes to change by identifying and implementing enhancements to delivery processes, governance practices, and performance oversight. It champions continuous improvement through structured analysis, routinely introducing optimisations that improve efficiency, reduce delivery risks, and support scalable, repeatable delivery models. Professional Qualifications Industry certifications in core infrastructure technologies such as VMware VCP, Microsoft Azure or Windows Server, Cisco CCNA/CCNP, or equivalent vendor qualifications. ITIL Foundation or Intermediate Certificate covering incident, problem, change, and operational lifecycle management. Relevant certifications in data centre, networking, virtualisation, or security platforms (e.g. Fortinet NSE, Nutanix, Dell/EMC, Cisco Meraki). Degree in Computer Science, Infrastructure Engineering, Information Technology or equivalent professional experience. Desirable: accreditation in automation, scripting, or infrastructure as code tooling (e.g. Terraform, PowerShell). Knowledge Deep understanding of on premise infrastructure including compute, storage, virtualisation, networking, firewalls, and data centre operations. Strong working knowledge of VMware, Windows Server, Active Directory, and core directory, DNS, DHCP and identity services. Familiarity with enterprise networking concepts including routing, switching, secure connectivity, and load balancing. Awareness of infrastructure lifecycle management, patching, resilience patterns, and capacity planning. Understanding of monitoring platforms, operational telemetry, and performance baselining for core infrastructure. Knowledge of incident, problem, change, and operational compliance frameworks (ITIL or equivalent). Familiarity with hardware vendors and platform ecosystems such as Dell/EMC, HPE, Cisco, Fortinet, Nutanix, or similar. Understanding of security principles relevant to infrastructure, including segmentation, privileged access, and hardening standards. Experience working within complex hybrid environments and enterprise estates with multiple dependent systems. Skills/Ability Proven leadership and line management of infrastructure engineers across multiple concurrent workstreams. Ability to design, plan, and deliver infrastructure solutions across data centres, offices, and supply chain environments. Strong capability in diagnosing complex infrastructure faults across servers, networks, storage, and virtualisation stacks. Skilled in coordinating technical changes, major upgrades, and platform transitions with minimal operational impact. Competent in evaluating risks, dependencies, and capacity constraints across critical infrastructure services. Ability to influence technical direction and set engineering standards for build quality, resilience, and operational readiness. Comfortable engaging with senior stakeholders on stability, risk, and major incident matters. Experienced in vendor management, including contract performance, SLAs, and support escalations. Able to operate effectively in fast paced, high availability environments with strict uptime expectations. Strong documentation discipline covering design, platform configuration, operational processes, and handover material.