Technical Delivery Manager Rate: 450 per day (Inside IR35) Location: Radbroke Centre, Knutsford, WA16 9EU Working Arrangement: Hybrid (60% office / 40% remote) Contract Length: Until 25/12/2026 Clearance Requirement: Candidates must be eligible for BPSS clearance Your new company You'll be joining a large, highly regulated organisation delivering strategic technology and cybersecurity initiatives within a complex enterprise environment. This role sits within a critical technology function responsible for driving secure, scalable, and high-quality technology solutions. Your new role We are looking for an experienced Technical Delivery Manager to lead the delivery of complex technology and cybersecurity programmes across multiple workstreams and engineering teams.You will act as the key interface between business stakeholders, product owners, architects, engineering teams, and senior leadership, ensuring successful planning, prioritisation, governance, and execution of strategic initiatives. Key responsibilities Lead end-to-end delivery of strategic technology and cybersecurity programmes Translate business objectives and requirements into actionable delivery plans Manage demand intake, prioritisation, delivery planning, and execution Deliver projects using Agile, Scrum, Kanban, Waterfall, and hybrid methodologies Manage delivery risks, dependencies, issues, and blockers Facilitate Agile ceremonies including sprint planning, daily stand-ups, retrospectives, backlog refinement, and release planning Drive continuous improvement initiatives across engineering teams Monitor team performance, throughput, quality, predictability, and velocity Establish governance frameworks to support programme oversight and decision-making Lead governance forums, stakeholder meetings, steering committees, and executive reporting Collaborate closely with engineering teams throughout the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) Ensure alignment with technology governance, security controls, and development standards Support modern engineering practices including DevOps and continuous delivery Maintain accurate project documentation, reporting dashboards, and knowledge repositories What you'll need to succeed Essential skills and experience Minimum 8 years' experience in Technical Delivery Management, Programme Management, Project Management, or Product Management Proven experience delivering large-scale technology programmes Strong Agile delivery experience, including Scrum, Kanban, Waterfall, and hybrid methodologies Deep understanding of Agile SDLC concepts including: Product Backlogs Features and User Stories Acceptance Criteria Definition of Ready (DoR) Definition of Done (DoD) Sprint Planning and Retrospectives Experience leading cross-functional teams within global delivery environments Strong understanding of the end-to-end Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) Hands-on experience with Jira, Confluence, and Atlassian tools Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and facilitation skills Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities Experience identifying and removing delivery impediments Experience mentoring and coaching teams on Agile delivery best practice Desirable skills and experience Financial Services experience Experience working within Cybersecurity, Risk, or CISO functions Knowledge of SAFe or Large-Scale Scrum (LeSS) Experience supporting DevOps and CI/CD practices Experience driving organisational change and innovation initiatives Experience partnering with third-party vendors and external delivery teams Understanding of scalable architecture patterns, distributed systems, and backend service design What you'll get in return 450 per day Long-term contract until December 2026 Hybrid working arrangement (60% office / 40% remote) Opportunity to work on strategic technology and cybersecurity programmes within a complex enterprise environment How to apply If you're interested in this opportunity, apply with your latest CV, availability and preferred location. If this role isn't quite right for you, please get in touch for a confidential discussion about similar opportunities. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at (url removed)
28/08/2026
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Technical Delivery Manager Rate: 450 per day (Inside IR35) Location: Radbroke Centre, Knutsford, WA16 9EU Working Arrangement: Hybrid (60% office / 40% remote) Contract Length: Until 25/12/2026 Clearance Requirement: Candidates must be eligible for BPSS clearance Your new company You'll be joining a large, highly regulated organisation delivering strategic technology and cybersecurity initiatives within a complex enterprise environment. This role sits within a critical technology function responsible for driving secure, scalable, and high-quality technology solutions. Your new role We are looking for an experienced Technical Delivery Manager to lead the delivery of complex technology and cybersecurity programmes across multiple workstreams and engineering teams.You will act as the key interface between business stakeholders, product owners, architects, engineering teams, and senior leadership, ensuring successful planning, prioritisation, governance, and execution of strategic initiatives. Key responsibilities Lead end-to-end delivery of strategic technology and cybersecurity programmes Translate business objectives and requirements into actionable delivery plans Manage demand intake, prioritisation, delivery planning, and execution Deliver projects using Agile, Scrum, Kanban, Waterfall, and hybrid methodologies Manage delivery risks, dependencies, issues, and blockers Facilitate Agile ceremonies including sprint planning, daily stand-ups, retrospectives, backlog refinement, and release planning Drive continuous improvement initiatives across engineering teams Monitor team performance, throughput, quality, predictability, and velocity Establish governance frameworks to support programme oversight and decision-making Lead governance forums, stakeholder meetings, steering committees, and executive reporting Collaborate closely with engineering teams throughout the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) Ensure alignment with technology governance, security controls, and development standards Support modern engineering practices including DevOps and continuous delivery Maintain accurate project documentation, reporting dashboards, and knowledge repositories What you'll need to succeed Essential skills and experience Minimum 8 years' experience in Technical Delivery Management, Programme Management, Project Management, or Product Management Proven experience delivering large-scale technology programmes Strong Agile delivery experience, including Scrum, Kanban, Waterfall, and hybrid methodologies Deep understanding of Agile SDLC concepts including: Product Backlogs Features and User Stories Acceptance Criteria Definition of Ready (DoR) Definition of Done (DoD) Sprint Planning and Retrospectives Experience leading cross-functional teams within global delivery environments Strong understanding of the end-to-end Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) Hands-on experience with Jira, Confluence, and Atlassian tools Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and facilitation skills Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities Experience identifying and removing delivery impediments Experience mentoring and coaching teams on Agile delivery best practice Desirable skills and experience Financial Services experience Experience working within Cybersecurity, Risk, or CISO functions Knowledge of SAFe or Large-Scale Scrum (LeSS) Experience supporting DevOps and CI/CD practices Experience driving organisational change and innovation initiatives Experience partnering with third-party vendors and external delivery teams Understanding of scalable architecture patterns, distributed systems, and backend service design What you'll get in return 450 per day Long-term contract until December 2026 Hybrid working arrangement (60% office / 40% remote) Opportunity to work on strategic technology and cybersecurity programmes within a complex enterprise environment How to apply If you're interested in this opportunity, apply with your latest CV, availability and preferred location. If this role isn't quite right for you, please get in touch for a confidential discussion about similar opportunities. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at (url removed)
Senior User Researcher (SC/Government Cyber ) 1 day a week onsite in (London/Manchester or Bristol) Starting October for 7 months Active transferable SC is required DEADLINE TUES 1/9 12.00 INTERVIEWS W/C 14/09 KEY SKILLS a.Experience being a Senior User Researcher across a large, complicated environment, having worked across multiple teams/departments b.Able to evidence that they have personally run projects using a range of User Research methods/techniques and championed them up to a very senior level c.Candidates must have undertaken research with a community of specialist users that have complex needs, within a Government or public sector environment Desirable: Experience setting up and championing a user research function in a prior role Experience with Government Cyber business needs or Cyber Services product development.Cyber Services experience nice to have: process of creating, improving, and managing cyber security products or services that help organisations protect their systems, networks, data, and users from cyber threats.You will need Government Cyber business needs or have worked within Cyber Services product development before will stand out a.In-depth interview and moderated interview b.Quantitative analysis c.Stakeholder interview d.Agile delivery e.Discovery and research phases f.Research playback g.Confident communicator Government or public sector experience is essential, the team welcomes applications for candidates who have a mixture of experience, provided that Government/Public sector is also represented there The team is looking for a Senior User Researcher, candidates looking to transfer skills from other UCD roles will not be suitable You will have a tolerance for working in a fast-paced environment Please evidence your communication through to senior stakeholder level within your CV Work directly on the development of cyber security and resilience services and programmes Undertake fast paced research planning, design and delivery within an agile model of service delivery Support critical service design and business decisions with research through a range of mixed methods Work closely with the Senior Service Designer, Senior Content Designer, Senior Delivery Manager and Senior Developer to prioritise user needs, user stories and findings Have an understanding of Government cyber business needs in order to align research design and insights appropriately Work with central gov stakeholders to identify and recruit suitable user research participants Be able to conduct user research in accordance with the Service Manual in large complex environments
28/08/2026
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Senior User Researcher (SC/Government Cyber ) 1 day a week onsite in (London/Manchester or Bristol) Starting October for 7 months Active transferable SC is required DEADLINE TUES 1/9 12.00 INTERVIEWS W/C 14/09 KEY SKILLS a.Experience being a Senior User Researcher across a large, complicated environment, having worked across multiple teams/departments b.Able to evidence that they have personally run projects using a range of User Research methods/techniques and championed them up to a very senior level c.Candidates must have undertaken research with a community of specialist users that have complex needs, within a Government or public sector environment Desirable: Experience setting up and championing a user research function in a prior role Experience with Government Cyber business needs or Cyber Services product development.Cyber Services experience nice to have: process of creating, improving, and managing cyber security products or services that help organisations protect their systems, networks, data, and users from cyber threats.You will need Government Cyber business needs or have worked within Cyber Services product development before will stand out a.In-depth interview and moderated interview b.Quantitative analysis c.Stakeholder interview d.Agile delivery e.Discovery and research phases f.Research playback g.Confident communicator Government or public sector experience is essential, the team welcomes applications for candidates who have a mixture of experience, provided that Government/Public sector is also represented there The team is looking for a Senior User Researcher, candidates looking to transfer skills from other UCD roles will not be suitable You will have a tolerance for working in a fast-paced environment Please evidence your communication through to senior stakeholder level within your CV Work directly on the development of cyber security and resilience services and programmes Undertake fast paced research planning, design and delivery within an agile model of service delivery Support critical service design and business decisions with research through a range of mixed methods Work closely with the Senior Service Designer, Senior Content Designer, Senior Delivery Manager and Senior Developer to prioritise user needs, user stories and findings Have an understanding of Government cyber business needs in order to align research design and insights appropriately Work with central gov stakeholders to identify and recruit suitable user research participants Be able to conduct user research in accordance with the Service Manual in large complex environments
Contract: 6 Months Location: North West (Hybrid, 1-2 days per week onsite preferred) Rate: 450 - 525 per day IR35: Inside IR35 Start Date: Ideally within 2 weeks I'm working with a large organisation looking to engage an experienced Vulnerability & Patch Management Engineer on an initial 6-month contract.This is a hands-on delivery role focused on reducing vulnerability exposure across the technology estate, improving patch management processes, and driving greater automation across remediation activities. The Role You'll take ownership of vulnerability remediation and patching activities across operating systems, infrastructure, and third-party applications. Working closely with infrastructure, cloud, and application teams, you'll help ensure vulnerabilities are resolved efficiently, safely, and in line with security and compliance requirements.The successful contractor will also play a key role in developing more automated and scalable patch management processes, helping to strengthen the organisation's overall security posture. Key Responsibilities Manage vulnerability remediation and patching activities across the technology estate. Identify, assess and prioritise vulnerabilities based on risk, impact and business criticality. Deploy operating system and third-party application patches. Develop, enhance and automate patch management processes. Package and deploy applications using endpoint management platforms. Troubleshoot failed deployments and implement remediation actions where required. Assess system dependencies and potential service impacts before implementing changes. Collaborate with infrastructure, cloud and application teams to coordinate remediation activities. Validate and verify that vulnerabilities have been successfully remediated. Support improvements to processes and controls aligned to Cyber Essentials Plus requirements. Review and optimise existing patch management tooling and practices. Provide occasional infrastructure and network support where required. Key Skills & Experience We're looking for a contractor with proven hands-on experience in: Vulnerability management and remediation Patch management across enterprise environments Endpoint and infrastructure management Application packaging and deployment Microsoft Intune PowerShell scripting and automation Windows server and desktop environments Vulnerability scanning and remediation tools Working collaboratively across infrastructure, cloud and application teams Desirable Experience ManageEngine Patch Manager Pulseway SCCM / MECM Other enterprise patching and endpoint management tools Cyber Essentials and Cyber Essentials Plus programmes Network engineering and infrastructure troubleshooting Cloud migration environments About You You'll be a hands-on engineer who enjoys solving problems and delivering outcomes rather than simply providing recommendations. You'll be comfortable working independently, taking ownership of remediation activities, and engaging with multiple technical teams to drive issues through to resolution. A strong understanding of system dependencies, change impact and operational risk will be essential, alongside excellent communication and stakeholder management skills. If interested please apply directly or send your CV Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at (url removed)
27/08/2026
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Contract: 6 Months Location: North West (Hybrid, 1-2 days per week onsite preferred) Rate: 450 - 525 per day IR35: Inside IR35 Start Date: Ideally within 2 weeks I'm working with a large organisation looking to engage an experienced Vulnerability & Patch Management Engineer on an initial 6-month contract.This is a hands-on delivery role focused on reducing vulnerability exposure across the technology estate, improving patch management processes, and driving greater automation across remediation activities. The Role You'll take ownership of vulnerability remediation and patching activities across operating systems, infrastructure, and third-party applications. Working closely with infrastructure, cloud, and application teams, you'll help ensure vulnerabilities are resolved efficiently, safely, and in line with security and compliance requirements.The successful contractor will also play a key role in developing more automated and scalable patch management processes, helping to strengthen the organisation's overall security posture. Key Responsibilities Manage vulnerability remediation and patching activities across the technology estate. Identify, assess and prioritise vulnerabilities based on risk, impact and business criticality. Deploy operating system and third-party application patches. Develop, enhance and automate patch management processes. Package and deploy applications using endpoint management platforms. Troubleshoot failed deployments and implement remediation actions where required. Assess system dependencies and potential service impacts before implementing changes. Collaborate with infrastructure, cloud and application teams to coordinate remediation activities. Validate and verify that vulnerabilities have been successfully remediated. Support improvements to processes and controls aligned to Cyber Essentials Plus requirements. Review and optimise existing patch management tooling and practices. Provide occasional infrastructure and network support where required. Key Skills & Experience We're looking for a contractor with proven hands-on experience in: Vulnerability management and remediation Patch management across enterprise environments Endpoint and infrastructure management Application packaging and deployment Microsoft Intune PowerShell scripting and automation Windows server and desktop environments Vulnerability scanning and remediation tools Working collaboratively across infrastructure, cloud and application teams Desirable Experience ManageEngine Patch Manager Pulseway SCCM / MECM Other enterprise patching and endpoint management tools Cyber Essentials and Cyber Essentials Plus programmes Network engineering and infrastructure troubleshooting Cloud migration environments About You You'll be a hands-on engineer who enjoys solving problems and delivering outcomes rather than simply providing recommendations. You'll be comfortable working independently, taking ownership of remediation activities, and engaging with multiple technical teams to drive issues through to resolution. A strong understanding of system dependencies, change impact and operational risk will be essential, alongside excellent communication and stakeholder management skills. If interested please apply directly or send your CV Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at (url removed)
Role: IT Manager Reporting into: Managing Director Location: Bolton - BL3 2JJ Job Summary: To be the lead for all IT and communications for the company ensuring all on-site and remote systems are maintained and ensuring appropriate security measures in place. Duties & Responsibilities: Manage relationship with external IT service providers for e-mail/network/backups/printers. Manage relationship with ERP supplier and other external IT suppliers. Gain compliance for cyber essentials. Manage and create cost efficient contracts for IT companies and Telephony. Advise on IT infrastructure. Maintain, implement and improve business automations Manage day to day ERP solution (currently Glovia to move to Epicor). Assist in the implementation of a new ERP system. Design, develop, implement and coordinate systems, policies and procedures. Ensure security of data, network access and backup systems. Identify problematic areas and implement strategic solutions in time. Preserve assets, information security and control structure. Handle annual budget and ensure cost effectiveness. Mentor and Guide IT Apprentice Required Education, Training, Skills & Experience: Proven working experience as an IT Manager or relevant experience. Manufacturing experience preferred but not essential. Experience of Epicor Kinetic would be advantageous. Project management experience also advantageous along with cost management. A proven track record of quickly adding value in a fast-paced environment. Technically strong with a commercial mind-set. An investigative mind, both on tasks at hand but also to question if there is a better way. Ability to progress many activities concurrently. Proven ability to work under pressure. Experience of developing processes and procedures. Flexible approach to work, as additional hours may be required.
27/08/2026
Full time
Role: IT Manager Reporting into: Managing Director Location: Bolton - BL3 2JJ Job Summary: To be the lead for all IT and communications for the company ensuring all on-site and remote systems are maintained and ensuring appropriate security measures in place. Duties & Responsibilities: Manage relationship with external IT service providers for e-mail/network/backups/printers. Manage relationship with ERP supplier and other external IT suppliers. Gain compliance for cyber essentials. Manage and create cost efficient contracts for IT companies and Telephony. Advise on IT infrastructure. Maintain, implement and improve business automations Manage day to day ERP solution (currently Glovia to move to Epicor). Assist in the implementation of a new ERP system. Design, develop, implement and coordinate systems, policies and procedures. Ensure security of data, network access and backup systems. Identify problematic areas and implement strategic solutions in time. Preserve assets, information security and control structure. Handle annual budget and ensure cost effectiveness. Mentor and Guide IT Apprentice Required Education, Training, Skills & Experience: Proven working experience as an IT Manager or relevant experience. Manufacturing experience preferred but not essential. Experience of Epicor Kinetic would be advantageous. Project management experience also advantageous along with cost management. A proven track record of quickly adding value in a fast-paced environment. Technically strong with a commercial mind-set. An investigative mind, both on tasks at hand but also to question if there is a better way. Ability to progress many activities concurrently. Proven ability to work under pressure. Experience of developing processes and procedures. Flexible approach to work, as additional hours may be required.
Cyber Security Engineer 24 month contract Based in Stevenage - Fully onsite Offering up to 92ph Inside IR35 Do you have a strong coding and scripting background using PowerShell, Python, or Regex? Do you have experience with VMware/Hyper-V? Do you want to work with an industry-leading company? If your answer to these is yes, then this could be the role for you! As the Cyber Security Engineer, you will be working alongside a market-leading Defence and Aerospace company who are constantly growing and developing. They are always looking to bring on new talents such as yourself and further develop your skills to enable you to grow within the company and industry. You will be involved in: Lead on the technical aspects of ensuring cyber security appliance efficiency of tasks to support alert tuning, network visibility, and log ingesting to relevant toolsets Advise on the implementation of new tools and lead the updating and expansion of existing capabilities Provide support by ensuring availability, readiness, and resilience of cyber security tool sets within in scope environments. We are looking for a Cyber Security Engineer to support the Cyber Security Capability Manager in ensuring Digital Excellence UK meets the challenges and demands of countering the Cyber Threat Cover back-end refresh, playbook scripting and fault finding, Cyber Security tool upgrades, capability implementation, tool integration, data source on-boarding and investigation activity utilising a wide variety of security platforms including but not limited to; SIEM (Security Information Event Management), Network Packet Capture platform, Anti Malicious Code, Threat Detection technologies and platforms across the in-scope UK networks. Your skillset may include: Strong coding and scripting background - PowerShell, Python & Regex Proven ability to work with APIs, including HTTP/S headers and responses, JSON Objects Proven experience with Proxies administration and changes Windows (SMB) and Nix (NFS) remote storage IIS (Windows Web Server) Configuration, Active Directory/ LDAP (authentication) Experience with applying certificates, software updates and the steps involved for end-of-life refresh activity Experience with VMware/ Hyper-V Virtual machines and virtual switches Experience in setting up, implementing and maintenance of cyber security tooling Experience with the creation, testing and maintenance of AI or machine learning technologies to assist with the optimisation of work flows or play books Experience with SIEM (Security Information Event Management) technologies If this all sounds like something you will be interested in then simply apply and we can discuss the opportunity further! Cyber Security Engineer 24 month contract Based in Stevenage - Fully onsite Offering up to 92ph Inside IR35 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. Where the role is marked as Outside IR35 in the advertisement this is subject to receipt of a final Status Determination Statement from the end Client and may be subject to change.
27/08/2026
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Cyber Security Engineer 24 month contract Based in Stevenage - Fully onsite Offering up to 92ph Inside IR35 Do you have a strong coding and scripting background using PowerShell, Python, or Regex? Do you have experience with VMware/Hyper-V? Do you want to work with an industry-leading company? If your answer to these is yes, then this could be the role for you! As the Cyber Security Engineer, you will be working alongside a market-leading Defence and Aerospace company who are constantly growing and developing. They are always looking to bring on new talents such as yourself and further develop your skills to enable you to grow within the company and industry. You will be involved in: Lead on the technical aspects of ensuring cyber security appliance efficiency of tasks to support alert tuning, network visibility, and log ingesting to relevant toolsets Advise on the implementation of new tools and lead the updating and expansion of existing capabilities Provide support by ensuring availability, readiness, and resilience of cyber security tool sets within in scope environments. We are looking for a Cyber Security Engineer to support the Cyber Security Capability Manager in ensuring Digital Excellence UK meets the challenges and demands of countering the Cyber Threat Cover back-end refresh, playbook scripting and fault finding, Cyber Security tool upgrades, capability implementation, tool integration, data source on-boarding and investigation activity utilising a wide variety of security platforms including but not limited to; SIEM (Security Information Event Management), Network Packet Capture platform, Anti Malicious Code, Threat Detection technologies and platforms across the in-scope UK networks. Your skillset may include: Strong coding and scripting background - PowerShell, Python & Regex Proven ability to work with APIs, including HTTP/S headers and responses, JSON Objects Proven experience with Proxies administration and changes Windows (SMB) and Nix (NFS) remote storage IIS (Windows Web Server) Configuration, Active Directory/ LDAP (authentication) Experience with applying certificates, software updates and the steps involved for end-of-life refresh activity Experience with VMware/ Hyper-V Virtual machines and virtual switches Experience in setting up, implementing and maintenance of cyber security tooling Experience with the creation, testing and maintenance of AI or machine learning technologies to assist with the optimisation of work flows or play books Experience with SIEM (Security Information Event Management) technologies If this all sounds like something you will be interested in then simply apply and we can discuss the opportunity further! Cyber Security Engineer 24 month contract Based in Stevenage - Fully onsite Offering up to 92ph Inside IR35 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. Where the role is marked as Outside IR35 in the advertisement this is subject to receipt of a final Status Determination Statement from the end Client and may be subject to change.
Your new company I'm looking for a Service Readiness Manager who can support our client with a project on a 3-6 month contract basis. This role is remote working and while the role doesn't require someone with active SC Clearance, it does need someone who is eligible for BPSS and SC Clearance. The rate is 690 per day inside IR35. Your new role The Service Readiness Manager is responsible for ensuring that new and changed services are fully prepared for deployment into live operation and support. Acting as the focal point between delivery teams, operational support teams, suppliers, and business stakeholders, the role provides governance and assurance that services meet agreed quality, security, supportability, and operational readiness requirements before go-live. The role is accountable for coordinating release readiness, service transition activities, defect management, operational acceptance, and post-live stabilisation, ensuring services can be transitioned safely into Business as Usual (BAU) operation with minimal risk to service users and operational teams. Key Responsibilities Service Readiness & Operational AcceptanceDefine and maintain Service Readiness and Operational Acceptance criteria for programme releases.Assess readiness across people, process, technology, security, support, service management and operational processes.Coordinate Operational Acceptance Testing (OAT) activities.Ensure support teams have the capability, knowledge, documentation and tooling required to operate the service.Facilitate readiness reviews and provide recommendations to governance boards regarding deployment decisions. Release ManagementDevelop and maintain release schedules across multiple delivery teams and suppliers.Coordinate deployment planning and release governance activities.Manage dependencies, deployment risks and release conflicts.Ensure release approvals are obtained through agreed governance processes.Support deployment planning, go-live activities and rollback planning. Defect ManagementEstablish and maintain defect management processes and governance.Chair defect triage meetings and manage prioritisation of defects.Provide visibility of defect trends, risks and remediation progress.Escalate critical defects impacting service readiness or live operation.Ensure agreed defect thresholds are met before production deployment. Service TransitionCoordinate transition activities between delivery and operational teams.Ensure transition plans are developed, maintained and executed.Verify service support models, processes and SLAs are in place.Ensure service documentation, run books and knowledge articles are complete and approved.Support supplier onboarding and transition activities. Hypercare & StabilisationCoordinate early life support and hypercare activities.Monitor service performance and defect resolution during stabilisation periods.Ensure ownership for outstanding issues is agreed before transition to BAU support.Produce lessons learned and improvement recommendations. Risk & GovernanceMaintain readiness dashboards and reporting.Identify and manage service readiness risks and issues.Present readiness recommendations to Programme Boards, Design Authorities and Service Acceptance Boards.Support audit, compliance and assurance reviews. Key DeliverablesService Readiness AssessmentsOperational Acceptance ReportsRelease Readiness ReviewsGo-Live RecommendationsDefect and Risk DashboardsHypercare PlansTransition PlansOperational Support ModelsService Acceptance PacksLessons Learned Reports Skills & ExperienceEssentialExperience delivering large-scale digital, data or technology programmes.Experience of Release Management, Service Transition and Operational Readiness.Strong knowledge of defect management and quality assurance practices.Experience working with multiple suppliers and delivery partners.Strong stakeholder management and governance experience.Experience presenting recommendations to senior leadership.Understanding of Agile, Scrum and DevOps delivery approaches.Experience using service management tooling including ServiceNow and JiraStrong analytical, planning and risk management skills. DesirableITIL Foundation or higher.Experience in UK Government digital services.Experience working in highly regulated environments.Knowledge of Government Service Standard and service assessments.Experience supporting cloud-based services (AWS).Knowledge of cybersecurity and operational resilience requirements. Central Government Specific ResponsibilitiesSupport compliance with the Government Digital Service (GDS) Service Standard.Ensure services are prepared for Alpha, Beta and Live service assessments where required.Work closely with Service Owners, Senior Responsible Owners (SROs), Delivery Managers and Programme Directors.Coordinate readiness across internal teams, arms-length bodies, third-party suppliers and managed service providers.Ensure accessibility, security, operational resilience and support requirements are understood and met before go-live.Support delivery of citizen-facing services by minimising operational risk during deployment and transition. Typical Measures of SuccessPercentage of releases deployed successfully first time.Readiness assessments completed on schedule.Reduction in high-severity defects entering production.Successful completion of operational acceptance activities.Hypercare exit criteria achieved within agreed timelines.Reduction in deployment-related incidents.Stakeholder satisfaction with transition and go-live processes.Audit and assurance findings closed within agreed timescales. 'This role requires additional vetting, which means this could take longer than our normal onboarding process. You will require additional vetting for this position, which means the process can take longer than the usual onboarding process with Capgemini. Please do not hesitate to get in touch if you have any queries.' What you'll need to succeed You will need to be eligible for BPSS and SC Clearance. What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at (url removed)
27/08/2026
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Your new company I'm looking for a Service Readiness Manager who can support our client with a project on a 3-6 month contract basis. This role is remote working and while the role doesn't require someone with active SC Clearance, it does need someone who is eligible for BPSS and SC Clearance. The rate is 690 per day inside IR35. Your new role The Service Readiness Manager is responsible for ensuring that new and changed services are fully prepared for deployment into live operation and support. Acting as the focal point between delivery teams, operational support teams, suppliers, and business stakeholders, the role provides governance and assurance that services meet agreed quality, security, supportability, and operational readiness requirements before go-live. The role is accountable for coordinating release readiness, service transition activities, defect management, operational acceptance, and post-live stabilisation, ensuring services can be transitioned safely into Business as Usual (BAU) operation with minimal risk to service users and operational teams. Key Responsibilities Service Readiness & Operational AcceptanceDefine and maintain Service Readiness and Operational Acceptance criteria for programme releases.Assess readiness across people, process, technology, security, support, service management and operational processes.Coordinate Operational Acceptance Testing (OAT) activities.Ensure support teams have the capability, knowledge, documentation and tooling required to operate the service.Facilitate readiness reviews and provide recommendations to governance boards regarding deployment decisions. Release ManagementDevelop and maintain release schedules across multiple delivery teams and suppliers.Coordinate deployment planning and release governance activities.Manage dependencies, deployment risks and release conflicts.Ensure release approvals are obtained through agreed governance processes.Support deployment planning, go-live activities and rollback planning. Defect ManagementEstablish and maintain defect management processes and governance.Chair defect triage meetings and manage prioritisation of defects.Provide visibility of defect trends, risks and remediation progress.Escalate critical defects impacting service readiness or live operation.Ensure agreed defect thresholds are met before production deployment. Service TransitionCoordinate transition activities between delivery and operational teams.Ensure transition plans are developed, maintained and executed.Verify service support models, processes and SLAs are in place.Ensure service documentation, run books and knowledge articles are complete and approved.Support supplier onboarding and transition activities. Hypercare & StabilisationCoordinate early life support and hypercare activities.Monitor service performance and defect resolution during stabilisation periods.Ensure ownership for outstanding issues is agreed before transition to BAU support.Produce lessons learned and improvement recommendations. Risk & GovernanceMaintain readiness dashboards and reporting.Identify and manage service readiness risks and issues.Present readiness recommendations to Programme Boards, Design Authorities and Service Acceptance Boards.Support audit, compliance and assurance reviews. Key DeliverablesService Readiness AssessmentsOperational Acceptance ReportsRelease Readiness ReviewsGo-Live RecommendationsDefect and Risk DashboardsHypercare PlansTransition PlansOperational Support ModelsService Acceptance PacksLessons Learned Reports Skills & ExperienceEssentialExperience delivering large-scale digital, data or technology programmes.Experience of Release Management, Service Transition and Operational Readiness.Strong knowledge of defect management and quality assurance practices.Experience working with multiple suppliers and delivery partners.Strong stakeholder management and governance experience.Experience presenting recommendations to senior leadership.Understanding of Agile, Scrum and DevOps delivery approaches.Experience using service management tooling including ServiceNow and JiraStrong analytical, planning and risk management skills. DesirableITIL Foundation or higher.Experience in UK Government digital services.Experience working in highly regulated environments.Knowledge of Government Service Standard and service assessments.Experience supporting cloud-based services (AWS).Knowledge of cybersecurity and operational resilience requirements. Central Government Specific ResponsibilitiesSupport compliance with the Government Digital Service (GDS) Service Standard.Ensure services are prepared for Alpha, Beta and Live service assessments where required.Work closely with Service Owners, Senior Responsible Owners (SROs), Delivery Managers and Programme Directors.Coordinate readiness across internal teams, arms-length bodies, third-party suppliers and managed service providers.Ensure accessibility, security, operational resilience and support requirements are understood and met before go-live.Support delivery of citizen-facing services by minimising operational risk during deployment and transition. Typical Measures of SuccessPercentage of releases deployed successfully first time.Readiness assessments completed on schedule.Reduction in high-severity defects entering production.Successful completion of operational acceptance activities.Hypercare exit criteria achieved within agreed timelines.Reduction in deployment-related incidents.Stakeholder satisfaction with transition and go-live processes.Audit and assurance findings closed within agreed timescales. 'This role requires additional vetting, which means this could take longer than our normal onboarding process. You will require additional vetting for this position, which means the process can take longer than the usual onboarding process with Capgemini. Please do not hesitate to get in touch if you have any queries.' What you'll need to succeed You will need to be eligible for BPSS and SC Clearance. What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV. 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Senior IT Audit Manager Location: Edinburgh, Birmingham or London (Hybrid) Salary: £85,000 - £110,000 + Excellent Benefits Job Type: Permanent The Opportunity A leading financial services organisation is looking for an experienced Senior IT Audit Manager to join its Internal Audit function. This is a high-profile role offering the opportunity to lead complex technology audit engagements, influence senior stakeholders, and help shape the organisation's approach to technology risk, governance and control. You'll oversee a diverse portfolio of audits across areas including Cyber Security, IT Operations, Data Governance, Operational Resilience and Emerging Technology Risk, while supporting the continuous evolution of modern audit practices. The successful candidate will combine strong technical expertise with excellent leadership and stakeholder management skills, enabling them to provide trusted advice and challenge at senior levels across the business. Key Responsibilities Lead a portfolio of IT audits and assurance reviews, ensuring high-quality delivery across planning, fieldwork, reporting and follow-up. Prioritise competing audit activities and manage resources effectively to meet business objectives. Provide expert guidance on technology risk and control matters to audit colleagues and stakeholders. Focus audit activity on key organisational risks, adapting scope and approach as required. Coach and develop Internal Audit Managers and junior team members, helping to strengthen capability across the function. Build credibility with senior stakeholders through evidence-led challenge and insightful recommendations. Identify recurring themes, trends and risk patterns across audit activity to provide broader organisational insight. Ensure emerging issues and risks are escalated promptly and effectively. Support the development of innovative audit methodologies, including the use of data analytics and artificial intelligence. Contribute to the ongoing enhancement of technology risk assurance practices across the organisation. What We're Looking For Essential Experience Experience leading multiple concurrent IT or technology audit engagements. Proven ability to oversee a portfolio of complex technical audits. Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills, including experience engaging with senior leadership. People management, coaching and team development experience. Ability to balance technical expertise with strong communication and relationship-building skills. Technical Expertise Strong understanding of several of the following areas: Cyber Security IT Operations Operational Resilience Data Governance Artificial Intelligence and Emerging Technology Risk Experience in: Auditing environments where key technology services are outsourced to strategic partners. Technology platforms including Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Azure and AWS. Risk and control frameworks within complex, regulated environments. Qualifications Essential CISA (Certified Information Systems Auditor) Desirable CISM (Certified Information Security Manager) CISSP (Certified Information Systems Security Professional) AAIA or other AI-related certifications ISO 42001 knowledge or certification What's On Offer? Salary of £85,000 - £110,000 , depending on experience Private medical insurance 38 days annual leave Excellent pension scheme Life assurance (12x salary) Income protection Career break opportunities 3 volunteering days per year Comprehensive flexible benefits package Hybrid working model Ongoing professional development and career progression opportunities Flexible Working Flexible working arrangements are actively supported, including part time, job-share and other flexible working options where suitable. The role operates on a hybrid basis, typically involving a minimum of two days per week in the office with the remainder worked remotely. Some UK travel may be required depending on audit and stakeholder requirements. Why Apply? This is an excellent opportunity to join a highly regarded Internal Audit team with strong visibility across the organisation. You'll have the chance to influence strategic decision-making, work with senior leadership, develop future audit capabilities, and play a key role in strengthening technology risk management within a large and complex environment. If you're an experienced IT Audit professional looking to step into a senior leadership role with broad exposure across technology and business risk, we'd love to hear from you. Guidant, Carbon60, Lorien & SRG - The Impellam Group Portfolio are acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
27/08/2026
Full time
Senior IT Audit Manager Location: Edinburgh, Birmingham or London (Hybrid) Salary: £85,000 - £110,000 + Excellent Benefits Job Type: Permanent The Opportunity A leading financial services organisation is looking for an experienced Senior IT Audit Manager to join its Internal Audit function. This is a high-profile role offering the opportunity to lead complex technology audit engagements, influence senior stakeholders, and help shape the organisation's approach to technology risk, governance and control. You'll oversee a diverse portfolio of audits across areas including Cyber Security, IT Operations, Data Governance, Operational Resilience and Emerging Technology Risk, while supporting the continuous evolution of modern audit practices. The successful candidate will combine strong technical expertise with excellent leadership and stakeholder management skills, enabling them to provide trusted advice and challenge at senior levels across the business. Key Responsibilities Lead a portfolio of IT audits and assurance reviews, ensuring high-quality delivery across planning, fieldwork, reporting and follow-up. Prioritise competing audit activities and manage resources effectively to meet business objectives. Provide expert guidance on technology risk and control matters to audit colleagues and stakeholders. Focus audit activity on key organisational risks, adapting scope and approach as required. Coach and develop Internal Audit Managers and junior team members, helping to strengthen capability across the function. Build credibility with senior stakeholders through evidence-led challenge and insightful recommendations. Identify recurring themes, trends and risk patterns across audit activity to provide broader organisational insight. Ensure emerging issues and risks are escalated promptly and effectively. Support the development of innovative audit methodologies, including the use of data analytics and artificial intelligence. Contribute to the ongoing enhancement of technology risk assurance practices across the organisation. What We're Looking For Essential Experience Experience leading multiple concurrent IT or technology audit engagements. Proven ability to oversee a portfolio of complex technical audits. Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills, including experience engaging with senior leadership. People management, coaching and team development experience. Ability to balance technical expertise with strong communication and relationship-building skills. Technical Expertise Strong understanding of several of the following areas: Cyber Security IT Operations Operational Resilience Data Governance Artificial Intelligence and Emerging Technology Risk Experience in: Auditing environments where key technology services are outsourced to strategic partners. Technology platforms including Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Azure and AWS. Risk and control frameworks within complex, regulated environments. Qualifications Essential CISA (Certified Information Systems Auditor) Desirable CISM (Certified Information Security Manager) CISSP (Certified Information Systems Security Professional) AAIA or other AI-related certifications ISO 42001 knowledge or certification What's On Offer? Salary of £85,000 - £110,000 , depending on experience Private medical insurance 38 days annual leave Excellent pension scheme Life assurance (12x salary) Income protection Career break opportunities 3 volunteering days per year Comprehensive flexible benefits package Hybrid working model Ongoing professional development and career progression opportunities Flexible Working Flexible working arrangements are actively supported, including part time, job-share and other flexible working options where suitable. The role operates on a hybrid basis, typically involving a minimum of two days per week in the office with the remainder worked remotely. Some UK travel may be required depending on audit and stakeholder requirements. Why Apply? This is an excellent opportunity to join a highly regarded Internal Audit team with strong visibility across the organisation. You'll have the chance to influence strategic decision-making, work with senior leadership, develop future audit capabilities, and play a key role in strengthening technology risk management within a large and complex environment. If you're an experienced IT Audit professional looking to step into a senior leadership role with broad exposure across technology and business risk, we'd love to hear from you. Guidant, Carbon60, Lorien & SRG - The Impellam Group Portfolio are acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
IAM MIM Engineer - Manchester or Inverness - 6-7 months+/RATE: £495 per day inside IR35 One of our Blue Chip Clients is urgently looking for an IAM MIM Engineer. CONTRACTOR MUST BE ELIGIBLE FOR BPSS Location: Manchester or Inverness, 5 days onsite MUST BE PAYE THROUGH UMBRELLA Role Description: We are seeking an experienced Identity & Access Management (IAM) Engineer to provide L2/L3 support for a large-scale, highly customised Identity and Access Management environment. The successful candidate will possess extensive hands-on experience with Microsoft Identity Manager (MIM) and will be responsible for supporting, maintaining, troubleshooting, and enhancing critical identity management services across the organisation. The environment contains significant customisation, bespoke workflows, rule extensions, and integrations with multiple identity platforms, requiring an engineer capable of performing deep technical analysis and resolving complex incidents. The role will involve supporting integrations between Microsoft Identity Manager (MIM), Active Directory, Microsoft Entra ID, Okta, and BeyondTrust, ensuring the continued delivery of identity life cycle management, provisioning, authentication, and access governance services. This is a senior L2/L3 support role requiring strong operational experience within complex enterprise IAM environments. This role operates within secure facilities in either Inverness or Manchester and requires participation in a on call 24x7 operational shift rota. Key Responsibilities Provide L2/L3 operational support for a highly customised Microsoft Identity Manager (MIM) environment. Analyse, maintain, and troubleshoot complex MIM synchronisation, provisioning, and identity life cycle management processes. Support and maintain MIM components including: Synchronisation Service Metaverse Connector Spaces Management Agents MIM Portal Workflows Provisioning and Deprovisioning Processes Investigate and resolve identity provisioning, reconciliation, and authentication issues across connected systems. Support integrations between MIM, Active Directory, Microsoft Entra ID, Okta, BeyondTrust, and other enterprise applications. Perform root cause analysis for incidents, recurring issues, and service failures. Maintain and support custom MIM rule extensions, workflows, management agents, and automation components. Review and troubleshoot custom C# and .NET code supporting MIM functionality. Support Joiner, Mover, and Leaver processes and ensure accurate identity life cycle management. Implement and support identity governance controls, role-based access models, and provisioning standards. Collaborate with security, infrastructure, application, and service management teams. Produce and maintain technical documentation, support procedures, operational runbooks, and knowledge articles. Participate in service improvement initiatives, automation activities, and platform optimisation projects. Essential Skills & Experience Identity & Access Management Extensive hands-on experience supporting Microsoft Identity Manager (MIM) within enterprise environments. Strong understanding of Identity and Access Management (IAM) and Identity Governance & Administration (IGA) principles. Proven experience supporting highly customised MIM implementations. Strong understanding of: Joiner, Mover, Leaver (JML) processes Identity Lifecycle Management Provisioning and Reconciliation Role-Based Access Control (RBAC) Access Governance Authentication and Authorisation Microsoft Identity Manager (MIM) Deep technical knowledge of: MIM Synchronisation Service Metaverse Design Connector Spaces Management Agents MIM Portal MIM Workflows Attribute Flows Provisioning Logic Synchronisation Rules Experience troubleshooting complex synchronisation and provisioning issues. Experience supporting custom MIM rule extensions and bespoke workflows. Identity Platforms Strong practical experience with: Active Directory Microsoft Entra ID Okta BeyondTrust Experience supporting: Directory Synchronisation Identity Federation Single Sign-On (SSO) Role and Access Provisioning Hybrid Identity Architectures Technical Skills Strong PowerShell Scripting skills. Ability to review and troubleshoot C#/.NET code used in MIM customisations. Experience working with: LDAP XML SQL Server REST APIs Web Services Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills. Desirable Skills Experience supporting Privileged Access Management (PAM) platforms. Knowledge of BeyondTrust PAM or Endpoint Privilege Management (EPM). Experience integrating MIM with cloud-based identity providers. Experience working within highly regulated or secure environments. Understanding of Microsoft Identity Governance capabilities. Familiarity with SailPoint, CyberArk, or other IAM platforms. Experience supporting large-scale enterprise identity environments. Knowledge of ITIL processes and operational support models. Candidate Profile The ideal candidate will be a hands-on senior IDAM engineer with deep expertise in Microsoft Identity Manager and a strong understanding of enterprise identity ecosystems. They will be comfortable supporting a heavily customised environment, investigating complex identity and access issues, and working across multiple integrated technologies including Active Directory, Microsoft Entra ID, Okta, and BeyondTrust. The successful candidate will have the technical depth to operate at L2/L3 level, perform root cause analysis, support bespoke MIM customisations, and work closely with operational and engineering teams to ensure the stability, security, and integrity of critical identity services. Please send CV for full details and immediate interviews. We are a preferred supplier to the client.
27/08/2026
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IAM MIM Engineer - Manchester or Inverness - 6-7 months+/RATE: £495 per day inside IR35 One of our Blue Chip Clients is urgently looking for an IAM MIM Engineer. CONTRACTOR MUST BE ELIGIBLE FOR BPSS Location: Manchester or Inverness, 5 days onsite MUST BE PAYE THROUGH UMBRELLA Role Description: We are seeking an experienced Identity & Access Management (IAM) Engineer to provide L2/L3 support for a large-scale, highly customised Identity and Access Management environment. The successful candidate will possess extensive hands-on experience with Microsoft Identity Manager (MIM) and will be responsible for supporting, maintaining, troubleshooting, and enhancing critical identity management services across the organisation. The environment contains significant customisation, bespoke workflows, rule extensions, and integrations with multiple identity platforms, requiring an engineer capable of performing deep technical analysis and resolving complex incidents. The role will involve supporting integrations between Microsoft Identity Manager (MIM), Active Directory, Microsoft Entra ID, Okta, and BeyondTrust, ensuring the continued delivery of identity life cycle management, provisioning, authentication, and access governance services. This is a senior L2/L3 support role requiring strong operational experience within complex enterprise IAM environments. This role operates within secure facilities in either Inverness or Manchester and requires participation in a on call 24x7 operational shift rota. Key Responsibilities Provide L2/L3 operational support for a highly customised Microsoft Identity Manager (MIM) environment. Analyse, maintain, and troubleshoot complex MIM synchronisation, provisioning, and identity life cycle management processes. Support and maintain MIM components including: Synchronisation Service Metaverse Connector Spaces Management Agents MIM Portal Workflows Provisioning and Deprovisioning Processes Investigate and resolve identity provisioning, reconciliation, and authentication issues across connected systems. Support integrations between MIM, Active Directory, Microsoft Entra ID, Okta, BeyondTrust, and other enterprise applications. Perform root cause analysis for incidents, recurring issues, and service failures. Maintain and support custom MIM rule extensions, workflows, management agents, and automation components. Review and troubleshoot custom C# and .NET code supporting MIM functionality. Support Joiner, Mover, and Leaver processes and ensure accurate identity life cycle management. Implement and support identity governance controls, role-based access models, and provisioning standards. Collaborate with security, infrastructure, application, and service management teams. Produce and maintain technical documentation, support procedures, operational runbooks, and knowledge articles. Participate in service improvement initiatives, automation activities, and platform optimisation projects. Essential Skills & Experience Identity & Access Management Extensive hands-on experience supporting Microsoft Identity Manager (MIM) within enterprise environments. Strong understanding of Identity and Access Management (IAM) and Identity Governance & Administration (IGA) principles. Proven experience supporting highly customised MIM implementations. Strong understanding of: Joiner, Mover, Leaver (JML) processes Identity Lifecycle Management Provisioning and Reconciliation Role-Based Access Control (RBAC) Access Governance Authentication and Authorisation Microsoft Identity Manager (MIM) Deep technical knowledge of: MIM Synchronisation Service Metaverse Design Connector Spaces Management Agents MIM Portal MIM Workflows Attribute Flows Provisioning Logic Synchronisation Rules Experience troubleshooting complex synchronisation and provisioning issues. Experience supporting custom MIM rule extensions and bespoke workflows. Identity Platforms Strong practical experience with: Active Directory Microsoft Entra ID Okta BeyondTrust Experience supporting: Directory Synchronisation Identity Federation Single Sign-On (SSO) Role and Access Provisioning Hybrid Identity Architectures Technical Skills Strong PowerShell Scripting skills. Ability to review and troubleshoot C#/.NET code used in MIM customisations. Experience working with: LDAP XML SQL Server REST APIs Web Services Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills. Desirable Skills Experience supporting Privileged Access Management (PAM) platforms. Knowledge of BeyondTrust PAM or Endpoint Privilege Management (EPM). Experience integrating MIM with cloud-based identity providers. Experience working within highly regulated or secure environments. Understanding of Microsoft Identity Governance capabilities. Familiarity with SailPoint, CyberArk, or other IAM platforms. Experience supporting large-scale enterprise identity environments. Knowledge of ITIL processes and operational support models. Candidate Profile The ideal candidate will be a hands-on senior IDAM engineer with deep expertise in Microsoft Identity Manager and a strong understanding of enterprise identity ecosystems. They will be comfortable supporting a heavily customised environment, investigating complex identity and access issues, and working across multiple integrated technologies including Active Directory, Microsoft Entra ID, Okta, and BeyondTrust. The successful candidate will have the technical depth to operate at L2/L3 level, perform root cause analysis, support bespoke MIM customisations, and work closely with operational and engineering teams to ensure the stability, security, and integrity of critical identity services. Please send CV for full details and immediate interviews. We are a preferred supplier to the client.
I am currently working with a Charity who are seeking an Interim Head of Technology Services who will manage the support function within the organisation and help with service improvement projects. You will ensure the core central technology operations run smoothly. This role manages an IT Outsourcer and other suppliers as well as ensuring the provision of devices, telephony and local equipment is robust. You are responsible for our cybersecurity and ensuring that applications run by other teams are safe and fit for purpose. The role is for 12 months on a fixed term contract paying 65-70k. It is hybrid, based 2-3 days in Central London. Responsibilities: Deliver a high-quality IT support function through effective contract management of the IT Outsourcing company and ensuring relevant internal procedures are in place. Manage other IT supplier relationships including for telephony services, ensuring they deliver to contracted obligations and provide good value for money. Where necessary, work with the outsourcer and others to ensure that problems are resolved quickly and in the best way for colleagues. At times, this means that you will need to roll up your sleeves and be hands on in problem solving. Provide advice and technical guidance to teams who manage their own applications and systems (finance, fundraising, HR, NDAH, Data). Be a trusted advisor and business partner for SMT and other colleagues, providing expertise, identifying opportunities and delivering solutions for modernisation, automation, and cost optimisation across the organisation. Approve the purchase of any new software or online services ensuring that they meet the needs of the colleagues who will use them and are secure, appropriately supported, adhere to our technology standards, and are cost-effective Experience needed: Strong experience managing and developing a technology infrastructure for a similar organisation Extensive experience of technology procurement and supplier management Good understanding of technologies relevant, particularly Microsoft 365, Microsoft Intune, Entra and Defender, telephony and networking. Excellent understanding of IT service management processes Excellent knowledge of cyber security Experience of successfully managing and controlling an information technology budget It is likely that the successful candidate will hold a relevant degree and / or relevant industry qualifications such as ITIL, Microsoft certifications and a cybersecurity certification Managing multiple concurrent projects and prioritise effectively Negotiate and manage contracts with suppliers and assess and manage risks in supplier relationships Understanding of GDPR and other data protection regulations Mentor and develop junior staff
27/08/2026
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I am currently working with a Charity who are seeking an Interim Head of Technology Services who will manage the support function within the organisation and help with service improvement projects. You will ensure the core central technology operations run smoothly. This role manages an IT Outsourcer and other suppliers as well as ensuring the provision of devices, telephony and local equipment is robust. You are responsible for our cybersecurity and ensuring that applications run by other teams are safe and fit for purpose. The role is for 12 months on a fixed term contract paying 65-70k. It is hybrid, based 2-3 days in Central London. Responsibilities: Deliver a high-quality IT support function through effective contract management of the IT Outsourcing company and ensuring relevant internal procedures are in place. Manage other IT supplier relationships including for telephony services, ensuring they deliver to contracted obligations and provide good value for money. Where necessary, work with the outsourcer and others to ensure that problems are resolved quickly and in the best way for colleagues. At times, this means that you will need to roll up your sleeves and be hands on in problem solving. Provide advice and technical guidance to teams who manage their own applications and systems (finance, fundraising, HR, NDAH, Data). Be a trusted advisor and business partner for SMT and other colleagues, providing expertise, identifying opportunities and delivering solutions for modernisation, automation, and cost optimisation across the organisation. Approve the purchase of any new software or online services ensuring that they meet the needs of the colleagues who will use them and are secure, appropriately supported, adhere to our technology standards, and are cost-effective Experience needed: Strong experience managing and developing a technology infrastructure for a similar organisation Extensive experience of technology procurement and supplier management Good understanding of technologies relevant, particularly Microsoft 365, Microsoft Intune, Entra and Defender, telephony and networking. Excellent understanding of IT service management processes Excellent knowledge of cyber security Experience of successfully managing and controlling an information technology budget It is likely that the successful candidate will hold a relevant degree and / or relevant industry qualifications such as ITIL, Microsoft certifications and a cybersecurity certification Managing multiple concurrent projects and prioritise effectively Negotiate and manage contracts with suppliers and assess and manage risks in supplier relationships Understanding of GDPR and other data protection regulations Mentor and develop junior staff
Technical Delivery Manager Location: Centre Radbroke, Knutsford WA16 9EU Hybrid - 60% office and 40% remote Duration: 25/12/2026 Rae: 400 - 487 CONTRACTOR MUST BE ELIGIBLE FOR BPSS The client is seeking an experienced Technical Delivery Manager to support the strategic design, implementation, and continuous evolution of critical technology and cybersecurity programmes within the Chief Information Security Office (CISO) function. This role is responsible for driving the successful delivery of complex technology initiatives, enabling engineering teams to deliver secure, scalable, and high-quality solutions while ensuring alignment with enterprise governance, regulatory requirements, and security standards. The Technical Delivery Manager will act as the key interface between business stakeholders, engineering teams, product owners, architects, and senior leadership to ensure efficient planning, prioritisation, and execution of strategic initiatives. The successful candidate will be a strong delivery leader with extensive experience managing cross-functional agile teams, driving process improvements, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement across global technology organizations. Technical Delivery and Engineering Partnership Collaborate closely with engineering teams throughout the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC), from requirements gathering through deployment and operational support. Develop a strong understanding of technical architecture, system design, platform dependencies, and enterprise technology solutions. Ensure alignment with the clients application development standards, security controls, and technology governance requirements. Support implementation of scalable architecture patterns and modern engineering practices. Work with global engineering teams to establish consistent delivery processes, standards, and solutions across regions. Operational Excellence and Continuous Improvement Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on efficiency, quality, automation, and delivery outcomes. Maintain accurate project artefacts, delivery documentation, and reporting dashboards. Ensure defects, remediation activities, and operational fixes are documented and published within central knowledge repositories. Support DevOps and continuous delivery practices where applicable. Encourage innovation and drive adoption of new delivery practices, tools, and methodologies across the organisation. Required Skills and Experience Minimum 8+ years of experience in Product Management, Project Management, Programme Management, or Technical Delivery Management. Strong experience delivering complex technology programmes using Agile, Waterfall, and hybrid methodologies. Deep understanding of Agile SDLC concepts including: Product Backlogs Features and User Stories Acceptance Criteria Definition of Ready (DoR) Definition of Done (DoD) Sprint Planning and Retrospectives Proven experience managing cross-functional agile teams operating within distributed and global delivery models. Strong understanding of the end-to-end software development lifecycle. Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to understand technical designs and architecture concepts. Hands-on experience with Agile and collaboration tools including Jira, Confluence, and other Atlassian products. Demonstrated ability to proactively identify, manage, and remove delivery impediments. Strong facilitation skills with experience leading virtual workshops and large-scale stakeholder sessions. Exceptional communication, presentation, and stakeholder management capabilities. Experience training, mentoring, and coaching teams on agile delivery best practices. Preferred Qualifications and Experience Previous experience within the Financial Services industry. Strong understanding of enterprise governance and programme controls within regulated environments. Experience working within cybersecurity, risk, or CISO organizations. Knowledge of scaling frameworks such as SAFe (Scaled Agile Framework) and LeSS (Large-Scale Scrum). Experience supporting DevOps, CI/CD, and modern software engineering practices. Proven success driving organizational change and innovation adoption at scale. Experience collaborating with outsourced vendors and external development partners. Understanding of scalable architecture patterns, client-server applications, distributed systems, and backend service design. Demonstrated experience mentoring engineering teams and process improvement functions. If you receive suspicious outreach claiming to be from us, please contact us via the ManpowerGroup website.
27/08/2026
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Technical Delivery Manager Location: Centre Radbroke, Knutsford WA16 9EU Hybrid - 60% office and 40% remote Duration: 25/12/2026 Rae: 400 - 487 CONTRACTOR MUST BE ELIGIBLE FOR BPSS The client is seeking an experienced Technical Delivery Manager to support the strategic design, implementation, and continuous evolution of critical technology and cybersecurity programmes within the Chief Information Security Office (CISO) function. This role is responsible for driving the successful delivery of complex technology initiatives, enabling engineering teams to deliver secure, scalable, and high-quality solutions while ensuring alignment with enterprise governance, regulatory requirements, and security standards. The Technical Delivery Manager will act as the key interface between business stakeholders, engineering teams, product owners, architects, and senior leadership to ensure efficient planning, prioritisation, and execution of strategic initiatives. The successful candidate will be a strong delivery leader with extensive experience managing cross-functional agile teams, driving process improvements, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement across global technology organizations. Technical Delivery and Engineering Partnership Collaborate closely with engineering teams throughout the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC), from requirements gathering through deployment and operational support. Develop a strong understanding of technical architecture, system design, platform dependencies, and enterprise technology solutions. Ensure alignment with the clients application development standards, security controls, and technology governance requirements. Support implementation of scalable architecture patterns and modern engineering practices. Work with global engineering teams to establish consistent delivery processes, standards, and solutions across regions. Operational Excellence and Continuous Improvement Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on efficiency, quality, automation, and delivery outcomes. Maintain accurate project artefacts, delivery documentation, and reporting dashboards. Ensure defects, remediation activities, and operational fixes are documented and published within central knowledge repositories. Support DevOps and continuous delivery practices where applicable. Encourage innovation and drive adoption of new delivery practices, tools, and methodologies across the organisation. Required Skills and Experience Minimum 8+ years of experience in Product Management, Project Management, Programme Management, or Technical Delivery Management. Strong experience delivering complex technology programmes using Agile, Waterfall, and hybrid methodologies. Deep understanding of Agile SDLC concepts including: Product Backlogs Features and User Stories Acceptance Criteria Definition of Ready (DoR) Definition of Done (DoD) Sprint Planning and Retrospectives Proven experience managing cross-functional agile teams operating within distributed and global delivery models. Strong understanding of the end-to-end software development lifecycle. Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to understand technical designs and architecture concepts. Hands-on experience with Agile and collaboration tools including Jira, Confluence, and other Atlassian products. Demonstrated ability to proactively identify, manage, and remove delivery impediments. Strong facilitation skills with experience leading virtual workshops and large-scale stakeholder sessions. Exceptional communication, presentation, and stakeholder management capabilities. Experience training, mentoring, and coaching teams on agile delivery best practices. Preferred Qualifications and Experience Previous experience within the Financial Services industry. Strong understanding of enterprise governance and programme controls within regulated environments. Experience working within cybersecurity, risk, or CISO organizations. Knowledge of scaling frameworks such as SAFe (Scaled Agile Framework) and LeSS (Large-Scale Scrum). Experience supporting DevOps, CI/CD, and modern software engineering practices. Proven success driving organizational change and innovation adoption at scale. Experience collaborating with outsourced vendors and external development partners. Understanding of scalable architecture patterns, client-server applications, distributed systems, and backend service design. Demonstrated experience mentoring engineering teams and process improvement functions. If you receive suspicious outreach claiming to be from us, please contact us via the ManpowerGroup website.
Cyber Security Engineer required for a long term contract full time in Stevenage. Candidate must be prepared to undergo DV clearance. Skillset/experience required: Strong coding and scripting background - PowerShell, Python & Regex Proven ability to work with APIs, including HTTP/S headers and responses, JSON Objects. Proven experience with Proxies administration and changes. Windows (SMB) and Nix (NFS) remote storage. IIS (Windows Web Server) Configuration, Active Directory/ LDAP (authentication). Experience with applying certificates, software updates and the steps involved for end-of-life refresh activity. Experience with VMware/ Hyper-V Virtual machines and virtual switches. Experience in setting up, implementing and maintenance of cyber security tooling. Experience with the creation, testing and maintenance of AI or machine learning technologies to assist with the optimisation of work flows or play books. Experience with SIEM (Security Information Event Management) technologies Responsibilities: We are looking for a Cyber Security Engineer to support the Cyber Security Capability Manager in ensuring Digital Excellence UK meets the challenges and demands of countering the Cyber Threat . To work with other UK Cyber Security members, the role will cover back-end refresh, playbook scripting and fault finding, Cyber Security tool upgrades, capability implementation, tool integration, data source on-boarding and investigation activity utilising a wide variety of security platforms including but not limited to; SIEM (Security Information Event Management), Network Packet Capture platform, Anti Malicious Code, Threat Detection technologies and platforms across the in-scope UK network SOC Threat Detection Analyst key responsibilities are: Accountable for the effective mapping and topology of SOC toolsets including integrations and feeds between solutions Enriching the visibility and optimisation of SOC tools through data modelling and tuning Maintain the primary SOC toolsets, ensuring their availability, functionality and optimisation Responsible for the daily muster and availability of all cyber security technologies within in-scope environments Responsible for the accurate tracking of product lifecycle and advising management of EOL/EOS roadmaps Support the Cyber Security Capability Manager in the coordination, planning and execution of SOC appliance upgrades To support all cyber security pillars with new capability implementation and integration to existing solutions Implement cyber security tool changes and configuration ensuring efficient reporting into CAB and control boards To lead on playbook scripting activities ensuring they are well documented and tested. This includes fault finding and review of false positives To be the Subject Matter Expert (SME) on SOC connectivity and visibility across all in scope networks and infrastructure, ensuring connections and integrations are understood and documented with the Cyber Security Capability Manager To lead all activity of back-end refresh on cyber security appliances - including certificate updates, patch releases and software updates Responsible for attending DEX CAB and collating all impacting activities on cyber security alerting Responsible for attending DEX Incident and Issue red teams in support of root cause analysis - advising on cyber security changes which may impact other services Collaborate closely with DEX back office to maintain availability and efficiency of cyber security tools and recover any service outages or disruption Support the SOC in investigation activity utilising a wide variety of security platforms, creating custom searches, advanced queries or scripts in order to find the root cause or IOC of an alert W Modis International Ltd acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers in the UK. Modis Europe Ltd provide a variety of international solutions that connect clients to the best talent in the world. For all positions based in Switzerland, Modis Europe Ltd works with its licensed Swiss partner Accurity GmbH to ensure that candidate applications are handled in accordance with Swiss law. Both Modis International Ltd and Modis Europe Ltd are Equal Opportunities Employers. By applying for this role your details will be submitted to Modis International Ltd and/ or Modis Europe Ltd. Our Candidate Privacy Information Statement which explains how we will use your information is available on the Modis website.
27/08/2026
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Cyber Security Engineer required for a long term contract full time in Stevenage. Candidate must be prepared to undergo DV clearance. Skillset/experience required: Strong coding and scripting background - PowerShell, Python & Regex Proven ability to work with APIs, including HTTP/S headers and responses, JSON Objects. Proven experience with Proxies administration and changes. Windows (SMB) and Nix (NFS) remote storage. IIS (Windows Web Server) Configuration, Active Directory/ LDAP (authentication). Experience with applying certificates, software updates and the steps involved for end-of-life refresh activity. Experience with VMware/ Hyper-V Virtual machines and virtual switches. Experience in setting up, implementing and maintenance of cyber security tooling. Experience with the creation, testing and maintenance of AI or machine learning technologies to assist with the optimisation of work flows or play books. Experience with SIEM (Security Information Event Management) technologies Responsibilities: We are looking for a Cyber Security Engineer to support the Cyber Security Capability Manager in ensuring Digital Excellence UK meets the challenges and demands of countering the Cyber Threat . To work with other UK Cyber Security members, the role will cover back-end refresh, playbook scripting and fault finding, Cyber Security tool upgrades, capability implementation, tool integration, data source on-boarding and investigation activity utilising a wide variety of security platforms including but not limited to; SIEM (Security Information Event Management), Network Packet Capture platform, Anti Malicious Code, Threat Detection technologies and platforms across the in-scope UK network SOC Threat Detection Analyst key responsibilities are: Accountable for the effective mapping and topology of SOC toolsets including integrations and feeds between solutions Enriching the visibility and optimisation of SOC tools through data modelling and tuning Maintain the primary SOC toolsets, ensuring their availability, functionality and optimisation Responsible for the daily muster and availability of all cyber security technologies within in-scope environments Responsible for the accurate tracking of product lifecycle and advising management of EOL/EOS roadmaps Support the Cyber Security Capability Manager in the coordination, planning and execution of SOC appliance upgrades To support all cyber security pillars with new capability implementation and integration to existing solutions Implement cyber security tool changes and configuration ensuring efficient reporting into CAB and control boards To lead on playbook scripting activities ensuring they are well documented and tested. This includes fault finding and review of false positives To be the Subject Matter Expert (SME) on SOC connectivity and visibility across all in scope networks and infrastructure, ensuring connections and integrations are understood and documented with the Cyber Security Capability Manager To lead all activity of back-end refresh on cyber security appliances - including certificate updates, patch releases and software updates Responsible for attending DEX CAB and collating all impacting activities on cyber security alerting Responsible for attending DEX Incident and Issue red teams in support of root cause analysis - advising on cyber security changes which may impact other services Collaborate closely with DEX back office to maintain availability and efficiency of cyber security tools and recover any service outages or disruption Support the SOC in investigation activity utilising a wide variety of security platforms, creating custom searches, advanced queries or scripts in order to find the root cause or IOC of an alert W Modis International Ltd acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers in the UK. Modis Europe Ltd provide a variety of international solutions that connect clients to the best talent in the world. For all positions based in Switzerland, Modis Europe Ltd works with its licensed Swiss partner Accurity GmbH to ensure that candidate applications are handled in accordance with Swiss law. Both Modis International Ltd and Modis Europe Ltd are Equal Opportunities Employers. By applying for this role your details will be submitted to Modis International Ltd and/ or Modis Europe Ltd. Our Candidate Privacy Information Statement which explains how we will use your information is available on the Modis website.
Our client has an opportunity for a Cyber Security Engineer to join them on a 24 month contract. The successful applicant will lead on the technical aspects of ensuring cyber security appliance efficiency of tasks to support alert tuning, network visibility and log ingesting to relevant toolsets. Role : Cyber Security Engineer Location : Stevenage, fully onsite Hourly Rate : between 80- 92.11 per hour via Umbrella, inside IR35 Clearance : full SC required before starting, DV to follow. UK Eyes Only due to project Hours: 37 hours per week between the hours of 8am-5pm What you'll be doing: Accountable for the effective mapping and topology of SOC toolsets including integrations and feeds between solutions Enriching the visibility and optimisation of SOC tools through data modelling and tuning Maintain the primary SOC toolsets, ensuring their availability, functionality and optimisation Responsible for the daily muster and availability of all cyber security technologies within in-scope environments Responsible for the accurate tracking of product lifecycle and advising management of EOL/EOS roadmaps Support the Cyber Security Capability Manager in the coordination, planning and execution of SOC appliance upgrades To support all cyber security pillars with new capability implementation and integration to existing solutions Implement cyber security tool changes and configuration ensuring efficient reporting into CAB and control boards To lead on playbook scripting activities ensuring they are well documented and tested. This includes fault finding and review of false positives To be the Subject Matter Expert (SME) on SOC connectivity and visibility across all in scope networks and infrastructure, ensuring connections and integrations are understood and documented with the Cyber Security Capability Manager Requirements : Strong coding and scripting background - PowerShell, Python & Regex Proven ability to work with APIs, including HTTP/S headers and responses, JSON Objects. Proven experience with Proxies administration and changes. Windows (SMB) and Nix (NFS) remote storage. IIS (Windows Web Server) Configuration, Active Directory/ LDAP (authentication). Experience with applying certificates, software updates and the steps involved for end-of-life refresh activity. Experience with VMware/ Hyper-V Virtual machines and virtual switches. Experience in setting up, implementing and maintenance of cyber security tooling. Experience with the creation, testing and maintenance of AI or machine learning technologies to assist with the optimisation of work flows or play books. Experience with SIEM (Security Information Event Management) technologies If you are interested in applying for this position and you meet the requirements, please apply! Line Up Aviation has carved its own place in the recruitment of Aviation and Aerospace personnel all over the world for more than 30 years. We work with some of the industry's best known companies who demand the highest standard of applicants. " on Twitter for all of our latest vacancies, news and pictures from our busy UK Head Office. Interact with us using the tag at anytime! Thank you for your follow!"
27/08/2026
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Our client has an opportunity for a Cyber Security Engineer to join them on a 24 month contract. The successful applicant will lead on the technical aspects of ensuring cyber security appliance efficiency of tasks to support alert tuning, network visibility and log ingesting to relevant toolsets. Role : Cyber Security Engineer Location : Stevenage, fully onsite Hourly Rate : between 80- 92.11 per hour via Umbrella, inside IR35 Clearance : full SC required before starting, DV to follow. UK Eyes Only due to project Hours: 37 hours per week between the hours of 8am-5pm What you'll be doing: Accountable for the effective mapping and topology of SOC toolsets including integrations and feeds between solutions Enriching the visibility and optimisation of SOC tools through data modelling and tuning Maintain the primary SOC toolsets, ensuring their availability, functionality and optimisation Responsible for the daily muster and availability of all cyber security technologies within in-scope environments Responsible for the accurate tracking of product lifecycle and advising management of EOL/EOS roadmaps Support the Cyber Security Capability Manager in the coordination, planning and execution of SOC appliance upgrades To support all cyber security pillars with new capability implementation and integration to existing solutions Implement cyber security tool changes and configuration ensuring efficient reporting into CAB and control boards To lead on playbook scripting activities ensuring they are well documented and tested. This includes fault finding and review of false positives To be the Subject Matter Expert (SME) on SOC connectivity and visibility across all in scope networks and infrastructure, ensuring connections and integrations are understood and documented with the Cyber Security Capability Manager Requirements : Strong coding and scripting background - PowerShell, Python & Regex Proven ability to work with APIs, including HTTP/S headers and responses, JSON Objects. Proven experience with Proxies administration and changes. Windows (SMB) and Nix (NFS) remote storage. IIS (Windows Web Server) Configuration, Active Directory/ LDAP (authentication). Experience with applying certificates, software updates and the steps involved for end-of-life refresh activity. Experience with VMware/ Hyper-V Virtual machines and virtual switches. Experience in setting up, implementing and maintenance of cyber security tooling. Experience with the creation, testing and maintenance of AI or machine learning technologies to assist with the optimisation of work flows or play books. Experience with SIEM (Security Information Event Management) technologies If you are interested in applying for this position and you meet the requirements, please apply! Line Up Aviation has carved its own place in the recruitment of Aviation and Aerospace personnel all over the world for more than 30 years. We work with some of the industry's best known companies who demand the highest standard of applicants. " on Twitter for all of our latest vacancies, news and pictures from our busy UK Head Office. Interact with us using the tag at anytime! Thank you for your follow!"
We are recruiting for a SC cleared Cyber Security Engineer for a leading Defence organisation based on site in Stevenage. Due to security restrictions you must have a minimum of SC Clearance though ideally you will have DV Clearance, if not you must be willing to go through DV Clearance. This is also a UKEO (UK eyes only) role. Responsibilities: We are looking for a Cyber Security Engineer to support the Cyber Security Capability Manager in ensuring Digital Excellence UK meets the challenges and demands of countering the Cyber Threat the company face. To work with other UK Cyber Security members, the role will cover Back End refresh, playbook Scripting and fault finding, Cyber Security tool upgrades, capability implementation, tool integration, data source on-boarding and investigation activity utilising a wide variety of security platforms including but not limited to; SIEM (Security Information Event Management), Network Packet Capture platform, Anti Malicious Code, Threat Detection technologies and platforms across the in-scope UK networks. The SOC Threat Detection Analyst key responsibilities are: Accountable for the effective mapping and topology of SOC toolsets including integrations and feeds between solutions Enriching the visibility and optimisation of SOC tools through data modelling and tuning Maintain the primary SOC toolsets, ensuring their availability, functionality and optimisation Responsible for the daily muster and availability of all cyber security technologies within in-scope environments Responsible for the accurate tracking of product life cycle and advising management of EOL/EOS roadmaps Support the Cyber Security Capability Manager in the coordination, planning and execution of SOC appliance upgrades To support all cyber security pillars with new capability implementation and integration to existing solutions Implement cyber security tool changes and configuration ensuring efficient reporting into CAB and control boards To lead on playbook Scripting activities ensuring they are well documented and tested. This includes fault finding and review of false positives To be the Subject Matter Expert (SME) on SOC connectivity and visibility across all in scope networks and infrastructure, ensuring connections and integrations are understood and documented with the Cyber Security Capability Manager To lead all activity of Back End refresh on cyber security appliances - including certificate updates, patch releases and software updates Responsible for attending DEX CAB and collating all impacting activities on cyber security alerting Responsible for attending DEX Incident and Issue red teams in support of root cause analysis - advising on cyber security changes which may impact other services Collaborate closely with DEX Back Office to maintain availability and efficiency of cyber security tools and recover any service outages or disruption Support the SOC in investigation activity utilising a wide variety of security platforms, creating custom searches, advanced queries or scripts in order to find the root cause or IOC of an alert Skillset/ Strong coding and Scripting background - PowerShell, Python & Regex Proven ability to work with APIs, including HTTP/S headers and responses, JSON Objects. Proven experience with Proxies administration and changes. Windows (SMB) and.Nix (NFS) remote storage. IIS (Windows Web Server) Configuration, Active Directory/LDAP (authentication). Experience with applying certificates, software updates and the steps involved for end-of-life refresh activity. Experience with VMware/Hyper-V Virtual machines and virtual Switches. Experience in setting up, implementing and maintenance of cyber security tooling. Experience with the creation, testing and maintenance of AI or machine learning technologies to assist with the optimisation of work flows or play books. Experience with SIEM (Security Information Event Management) technologies This is an umbrella contract, the role is Inside IR35
27/08/2026
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We are recruiting for a SC cleared Cyber Security Engineer for a leading Defence organisation based on site in Stevenage. Due to security restrictions you must have a minimum of SC Clearance though ideally you will have DV Clearance, if not you must be willing to go through DV Clearance. This is also a UKEO (UK eyes only) role. Responsibilities: We are looking for a Cyber Security Engineer to support the Cyber Security Capability Manager in ensuring Digital Excellence UK meets the challenges and demands of countering the Cyber Threat the company face. To work with other UK Cyber Security members, the role will cover Back End refresh, playbook Scripting and fault finding, Cyber Security tool upgrades, capability implementation, tool integration, data source on-boarding and investigation activity utilising a wide variety of security platforms including but not limited to; SIEM (Security Information Event Management), Network Packet Capture platform, Anti Malicious Code, Threat Detection technologies and platforms across the in-scope UK networks. The SOC Threat Detection Analyst key responsibilities are: Accountable for the effective mapping and topology of SOC toolsets including integrations and feeds between solutions Enriching the visibility and optimisation of SOC tools through data modelling and tuning Maintain the primary SOC toolsets, ensuring their availability, functionality and optimisation Responsible for the daily muster and availability of all cyber security technologies within in-scope environments Responsible for the accurate tracking of product life cycle and advising management of EOL/EOS roadmaps Support the Cyber Security Capability Manager in the coordination, planning and execution of SOC appliance upgrades To support all cyber security pillars with new capability implementation and integration to existing solutions Implement cyber security tool changes and configuration ensuring efficient reporting into CAB and control boards To lead on playbook Scripting activities ensuring they are well documented and tested. This includes fault finding and review of false positives To be the Subject Matter Expert (SME) on SOC connectivity and visibility across all in scope networks and infrastructure, ensuring connections and integrations are understood and documented with the Cyber Security Capability Manager To lead all activity of Back End refresh on cyber security appliances - including certificate updates, patch releases and software updates Responsible for attending DEX CAB and collating all impacting activities on cyber security alerting Responsible for attending DEX Incident and Issue red teams in support of root cause analysis - advising on cyber security changes which may impact other services Collaborate closely with DEX Back Office to maintain availability and efficiency of cyber security tools and recover any service outages or disruption Support the SOC in investigation activity utilising a wide variety of security platforms, creating custom searches, advanced queries or scripts in order to find the root cause or IOC of an alert Skillset/ Strong coding and Scripting background - PowerShell, Python & Regex Proven ability to work with APIs, including HTTP/S headers and responses, JSON Objects. Proven experience with Proxies administration and changes. Windows (SMB) and.Nix (NFS) remote storage. IIS (Windows Web Server) Configuration, Active Directory/LDAP (authentication). Experience with applying certificates, software updates and the steps involved for end-of-life refresh activity. Experience with VMware/Hyper-V Virtual machines and virtual Switches. Experience in setting up, implementing and maintenance of cyber security tooling. Experience with the creation, testing and maintenance of AI or machine learning technologies to assist with the optimisation of work flows or play books. Experience with SIEM (Security Information Event Management) technologies This is an umbrella contract, the role is Inside IR35
SC Cleared SOC Threat Detection Analyst Stevenage - Onsite 5 days a week 12 month contract - will be extended for a further 24 months Inside of IR35 £92.00 per hour We are looking for a Cyber Security Engineer to support the Cyber Security Capability Manager in ensuring Digital Excellence UK meets the challenges and demands of countering the Cyber Threat the MBDA. To work with other UK Cyber Security members, the role will cover Back End refresh, playbook Scripting and fault finding, Cyber Security tool upgrades, capability implementation, tool integration, data source on-boarding and investigation activity utilising a wide variety of security platforms including but not limited to; SIEM (Security Information Event Management), Network Packet Capture platform, Anti Malicious Code, Threat Detection technologies and platforms across the in-scope UK networks. For this role you will need to hold live SC Clearance, the client will put you through DV Clearence! The SOC Threat Detection Analyst key responsibilities are: Accountable for the effective mapping and topology of SOC toolsets including integrations and feeds between solution Enriching the visibility and optimisation of SOC tools through data modelling and tuning Maintain the primary SOC toolsets, ensuring their availability, functionality and optimisation Responsible for the daily muster and availability of all cyber security technologies within in-scope environments Responsible for the accurate tracking of product life cycle and advising management of EOL/EOS roadmaps Support the Cyber Security Capability Manager in the coordination, planning and execution of SOC appliance upgrades To support all cyber security pillars with new capability implementation and integration to existing solutions Implement cyber security tool changes and configuration ensuring efficient reporting into CAB and control boards To lead on playbook Scripting activities ensuring they are well documented and tested. This includes fault finding and review of false positives To be the Subject Matter Expert (SME) on SOC connectivity and visibility across all in scope networks and infrastructure, ensuring connections and integrations are understood and documented with the Cyber Security Capability Manager To lead all activity of Back End refresh on cyber security appliances - including certificate updates, patch releases and software updates Responsible for attending DEX CAB and collating all impacting activities on cyber security alerting Responsible for attending DEX Incident and Issue red teams in support of root cause analysis - advising on cyber security changes which may impact other services Collaborate closely with DEX Back Office to maintain availability and efficiency of cyber security tools and recover any service outages or disruption Support the SOC in investigation activity utilising a wide variety of security platforms, creating custom searches, advanced queries or scripts in order to find the root cause or IOC of an alert Skillset/experience required: Proven experience as a SOC Engineer Live SC Clearance Strong coding and Scripting background - PowerShell, Python & Regex Proven ability to work with APIs, including HTTP/S headers and responses, JSON Objects. Proven experience with Proxies administration and changes. Windows (SMB) and.Nix (NFS) remote storage. IIS (Windows Web Server) Configuration, Active Directory/LDAP (authentication). Experience with applying certificates, software updates and the steps involved for end-of-life refresh activity. Experience with VMware/Hyper-V Virtual machines and virtual Switches. Experience in setting up, implementing and maintenance of cyber security tooling. Experience with the creation, testing and maintenance of AI or machine learning technologies to assist with the optimisation of work flows or play books. Experience with SIEM (Security Information Event Management) technologies If you are available and interested, please apply today! Guidant, Carbon60, Lorien & SRG - The Impellam Group Portfolio are acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
27/08/2026
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SC Cleared SOC Threat Detection Analyst Stevenage - Onsite 5 days a week 12 month contract - will be extended for a further 24 months Inside of IR35 £92.00 per hour We are looking for a Cyber Security Engineer to support the Cyber Security Capability Manager in ensuring Digital Excellence UK meets the challenges and demands of countering the Cyber Threat the MBDA. To work with other UK Cyber Security members, the role will cover Back End refresh, playbook Scripting and fault finding, Cyber Security tool upgrades, capability implementation, tool integration, data source on-boarding and investigation activity utilising a wide variety of security platforms including but not limited to; SIEM (Security Information Event Management), Network Packet Capture platform, Anti Malicious Code, Threat Detection technologies and platforms across the in-scope UK networks. For this role you will need to hold live SC Clearance, the client will put you through DV Clearence! The SOC Threat Detection Analyst key responsibilities are: Accountable for the effective mapping and topology of SOC toolsets including integrations and feeds between solution Enriching the visibility and optimisation of SOC tools through data modelling and tuning Maintain the primary SOC toolsets, ensuring their availability, functionality and optimisation Responsible for the daily muster and availability of all cyber security technologies within in-scope environments Responsible for the accurate tracking of product life cycle and advising management of EOL/EOS roadmaps Support the Cyber Security Capability Manager in the coordination, planning and execution of SOC appliance upgrades To support all cyber security pillars with new capability implementation and integration to existing solutions Implement cyber security tool changes and configuration ensuring efficient reporting into CAB and control boards To lead on playbook Scripting activities ensuring they are well documented and tested. This includes fault finding and review of false positives To be the Subject Matter Expert (SME) on SOC connectivity and visibility across all in scope networks and infrastructure, ensuring connections and integrations are understood and documented with the Cyber Security Capability Manager To lead all activity of Back End refresh on cyber security appliances - including certificate updates, patch releases and software updates Responsible for attending DEX CAB and collating all impacting activities on cyber security alerting Responsible for attending DEX Incident and Issue red teams in support of root cause analysis - advising on cyber security changes which may impact other services Collaborate closely with DEX Back Office to maintain availability and efficiency of cyber security tools and recover any service outages or disruption Support the SOC in investigation activity utilising a wide variety of security platforms, creating custom searches, advanced queries or scripts in order to find the root cause or IOC of an alert Skillset/experience required: Proven experience as a SOC Engineer Live SC Clearance Strong coding and Scripting background - PowerShell, Python & Regex Proven ability to work with APIs, including HTTP/S headers and responses, JSON Objects. Proven experience with Proxies administration and changes. Windows (SMB) and.Nix (NFS) remote storage. IIS (Windows Web Server) Configuration, Active Directory/LDAP (authentication). Experience with applying certificates, software updates and the steps involved for end-of-life refresh activity. Experience with VMware/Hyper-V Virtual machines and virtual Switches. Experience in setting up, implementing and maintenance of cyber security tooling. Experience with the creation, testing and maintenance of AI or machine learning technologies to assist with the optimisation of work flows or play books. Experience with SIEM (Security Information Event Management) technologies If you are available and interested, please apply today! Guidant, Carbon60, Lorien & SRG - The Impellam Group Portfolio are acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
Business Development Manager Birmingham - Permanent £60,000-£70,000 + 10% Commission VIQU have partnered with an established and growing Managed Service Provider to recruit a Business Development Manager. With a strong customer base across the legal, insurance and manufacturing sectors, the business delivers managed IT support, Microsoft solutions and cybersecurity services. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced BDM to take ownership of new business development, build on an established proposition and play a key role in the continued growth of the organisation. Key Responsibilities of the Business Development Manager: Develop and execute a new business strategy to identify, engage and convert prospective customers Build and manage a healthy sales pipeline across target sectors Leverage existing networks and develop new relationships with key decision-makers Identify opportunities for managed IT support, Microsoft licensing and cybersecurity solutions Develop strategic relationships with prospective customers and understand their wider technology requirements Identify opportunities through networking, partnerships and relevant procurement channels Develop opportunities through government frameworks and public sector procurement routes Contribute to the wider commercial strategy and continued growth of the business Key Requirements of the Business Development Manager: Proven experience in a Business Development or new business sales role within the IT, MSP, technology or telecommunications sector Demonstrable success in winning new business and consistently developing a sales pipeline Strong commercial acumen and an understanding of selling technology services to businesses Experience selling managed services, IT support, Microsoft solutions or cybersecurity would be advantageous Experience with government frameworks or public sector procurement would be a significant advantage Strong communication, negotiation and relationship-building skills A self-motivated and commercially driven approach, with the ability to operate autonomously A consultative approach to sales, with a focus on developing long-term customer relationships The ambition to play a significant role in the continued growth and development of the business Apply now to speak with VIQU IT in confidence. Or reach out to Belle Hegarty via the VIQU IT website. Do you know someone great? We'll thank you with up to £1,000 if your referral is successful (terms apply). Business Development Manager Birmingham - Permanent £60,000-£70,000 + 10% Commission
27/08/2026
Full time
Business Development Manager Birmingham - Permanent £60,000-£70,000 + 10% Commission VIQU have partnered with an established and growing Managed Service Provider to recruit a Business Development Manager. With a strong customer base across the legal, insurance and manufacturing sectors, the business delivers managed IT support, Microsoft solutions and cybersecurity services. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced BDM to take ownership of new business development, build on an established proposition and play a key role in the continued growth of the organisation. Key Responsibilities of the Business Development Manager: Develop and execute a new business strategy to identify, engage and convert prospective customers Build and manage a healthy sales pipeline across target sectors Leverage existing networks and develop new relationships with key decision-makers Identify opportunities for managed IT support, Microsoft licensing and cybersecurity solutions Develop strategic relationships with prospective customers and understand their wider technology requirements Identify opportunities through networking, partnerships and relevant procurement channels Develop opportunities through government frameworks and public sector procurement routes Contribute to the wider commercial strategy and continued growth of the business Key Requirements of the Business Development Manager: Proven experience in a Business Development or new business sales role within the IT, MSP, technology or telecommunications sector Demonstrable success in winning new business and consistently developing a sales pipeline Strong commercial acumen and an understanding of selling technology services to businesses Experience selling managed services, IT support, Microsoft solutions or cybersecurity would be advantageous Experience with government frameworks or public sector procurement would be a significant advantage Strong communication, negotiation and relationship-building skills A self-motivated and commercially driven approach, with the ability to operate autonomously A consultative approach to sales, with a focus on developing long-term customer relationships The ambition to play a significant role in the continued growth and development of the business Apply now to speak with VIQU IT in confidence. Or reach out to Belle Hegarty via the VIQU IT website. Do you know someone great? We'll thank you with up to £1,000 if your referral is successful (terms apply). Business Development Manager Birmingham - Permanent £60,000-£70,000 + 10% Commission
Business Development Manager IT Managed Service Provider £35,000 - £50,000 DOE + solid comms structure 75k OTE Plus uncapped commission & benefits Location: Hybrid working The opportunity: This is a great opportunity to join an established and growing MSP with a strong existing customer base and a broad portfolio across managed IT, support, cyber security and telecoms. They re looking for someone who can help continue driving growth across their IT services offering by developing new client relationships and winning new business. The business already has a solid foundation in place, along with technical delivery teams who are well regarded by their customers. The focus now is around bringing in someone who enjoys opening doors, building relationships and creating opportunities across the SME market. This isn t a role where you ll be sat waiting for inbound leads to land. They want someone proactive, commercially minded and comfortable getting out networking, prospecting and speaking with businesses. Whether that s through outbound activity, referrals, networking events or existing contacts, they want someone who enjoys the sales side of the role and is motivated by bringing new customers on board. The role offers plenty of autonomy, a genuinely uncapped commission structure and the chance to play a key role in the company s continued growth. There s no complicated thresholds or overly corporate environment here if you can generate business and build relationships, you ll be well rewarded for it. Day to day You ll be responsible for generating new business opportunities across managed IT services, support contracts and wider technology solutions. That will include outbound sales activity, attending meetings and networking events, building relationships with new customers and managing opportunities through to close. You ll work closely with the technical and leadership teams to identify opportunities around IT support, cyber security, cloud services, licensing and infrastructure projects. The role will involve a mix of new business generation, account development and consultative sales conversations with SMEs. There s also a strong opportunity to build long-term recurring revenue streams, particularly around managed support and wider IT services. Who we are looking for Experience selling MSP or managed IT services would be ideal, but they re also open to people from telecoms or wider B2B technology sales backgrounds who have the right attitude, energy and drive. The right person will be motivated, resilient and confident creating opportunities for themselves rather than relying purely on inbound enquiries. They re looking for someone who enjoys speaking with people, building relationships and being part of a business where they can genuinely make an impact. You ll probably suit this role if you enjoy the buzz of winning new business, want more freedom and autonomy in your role and are looking to join a business where your efforts will be properly recognised and rewarded. The Next Steps If you re interested in hearing more, apply today or get in touch with Joe White at CRG TEC for an informal conversation.
26/08/2026
Full time
Business Development Manager IT Managed Service Provider £35,000 - £50,000 DOE + solid comms structure 75k OTE Plus uncapped commission & benefits Location: Hybrid working The opportunity: This is a great opportunity to join an established and growing MSP with a strong existing customer base and a broad portfolio across managed IT, support, cyber security and telecoms. They re looking for someone who can help continue driving growth across their IT services offering by developing new client relationships and winning new business. The business already has a solid foundation in place, along with technical delivery teams who are well regarded by their customers. The focus now is around bringing in someone who enjoys opening doors, building relationships and creating opportunities across the SME market. This isn t a role where you ll be sat waiting for inbound leads to land. They want someone proactive, commercially minded and comfortable getting out networking, prospecting and speaking with businesses. Whether that s through outbound activity, referrals, networking events or existing contacts, they want someone who enjoys the sales side of the role and is motivated by bringing new customers on board. The role offers plenty of autonomy, a genuinely uncapped commission structure and the chance to play a key role in the company s continued growth. There s no complicated thresholds or overly corporate environment here if you can generate business and build relationships, you ll be well rewarded for it. Day to day You ll be responsible for generating new business opportunities across managed IT services, support contracts and wider technology solutions. That will include outbound sales activity, attending meetings and networking events, building relationships with new customers and managing opportunities through to close. You ll work closely with the technical and leadership teams to identify opportunities around IT support, cyber security, cloud services, licensing and infrastructure projects. The role will involve a mix of new business generation, account development and consultative sales conversations with SMEs. There s also a strong opportunity to build long-term recurring revenue streams, particularly around managed support and wider IT services. Who we are looking for Experience selling MSP or managed IT services would be ideal, but they re also open to people from telecoms or wider B2B technology sales backgrounds who have the right attitude, energy and drive. The right person will be motivated, resilient and confident creating opportunities for themselves rather than relying purely on inbound enquiries. They re looking for someone who enjoys speaking with people, building relationships and being part of a business where they can genuinely make an impact. You ll probably suit this role if you enjoy the buzz of winning new business, want more freedom and autonomy in your role and are looking to join a business where your efforts will be properly recognised and rewarded. The Next Steps If you re interested in hearing more, apply today or get in touch with Joe White at CRG TEC for an informal conversation.
Service Readiness Manager Rate - 600 - 690 Clearance required: BPSS + SC submission to The client (BPSS to activate work order) Nationality requirement: Single National Location: Remote Job Description: The Service Readiness Manager is responsible for ensuring that new and changed services are fully prepared for deployment into live operation and support. Acting as the focal point between delivery teams, operational support teams, suppliers, and business stakeholders, the role provides governance and assurance that services meet agreed quality, security, supportability, and operational readiness requirements before go-live. Key Responsibilities Service Readiness & Operational Acceptance Define and maintain Service Readiness and Operational Acceptance criteria for programme releases. Assess readiness across people, process, technology, security, support, service management and operational processes. Coordinate Operational Acceptance Testing (OAT) activities. Ensure support teams have the capability, knowledge, documentation and tooling required to operate the service. Facilitate readiness reviews and provide recommendations to governance boards regarding deployment decisions. Service Transition Coordinate transition activities between delivery and operational teams. Ensure transition plans are developed, maintained and executed. Verify service support models, processes and SLAs are in place. Ensure service documentation, runbooks and knowledge articles are complete and approved. Support supplier onboarding and transition activities. Hypercare & Stabilisation Coordinate early life support and hypercare activities. Monitor service performance and defect resolution during stabilisation periods. Ensure ownership for outstanding issues is agreed before transition to BAU support. Produce lessons learned and improvement recommendations. Risk & Governance Maintain readiness dashboards and reporting. Identify and manage service readiness risks and issues. Present readiness recommendations to Programme Boards, Design Authorities and Service Acceptance Boards. Support audit, compliance and assurance reviews. Key Deliverables Service Readiness Assessments Operational Acceptance Reports Release Readiness Reviews Go-Live Recommendations Defect and Risk Dashboards Hypercare Plans Transition Plans Operational Support Models Service Acceptance Packs Lessons Learned Reports Skills & Experience Essential Experience delivering large-scale digital, data or technology programmes. Experience of Release Management, Service Transition and Operational Readiness. Strong knowledge of defect management and quality assurance practices. Experience working with multiple suppliers and delivery partners. Strong stakeholder management and governance experience. Experience presenting recommendations to senior leadership. Understanding of Agile, Scrum and DevOps delivery approaches. Experience using service management tooling including ServiceNow and Jira Strong analytical, planning and risk management skills. Desirable ITIL Foundation or higher. Experience in UK Government digital services. Experience working in highly regulated environments. Knowledge of Government Service Standard and service assessments. Experience supporting cloud-based services (AWS). Knowledge of cyber security and operational resilience requirements. Central Government Specific Responsibilities Support compliance with the Government Digital Service (GDS) Service Standard. Ensure services are prepared for Alpha, Beta and Live service assessments where required. Work closely with Service Owners, Senior Responsible Owners (SROs), Delivery Managers and Programme Directors. Coordinate readiness across internal teams, arms-length bodies, third-party suppliers and managed service providers. Ensure accessibility, security, operational resilience and support requirements are understood and met before go-live. Support delivery of citizen-facing services by minimising operational risk during deployment and transition. If you receive suspicious outreach claiming to be from us, please contact us via the ManpowerGroup website.
26/08/2026
Contractor
Service Readiness Manager Rate - 600 - 690 Clearance required: BPSS + SC submission to The client (BPSS to activate work order) Nationality requirement: Single National Location: Remote Job Description: The Service Readiness Manager is responsible for ensuring that new and changed services are fully prepared for deployment into live operation and support. Acting as the focal point between delivery teams, operational support teams, suppliers, and business stakeholders, the role provides governance and assurance that services meet agreed quality, security, supportability, and operational readiness requirements before go-live. Key Responsibilities Service Readiness & Operational Acceptance Define and maintain Service Readiness and Operational Acceptance criteria for programme releases. Assess readiness across people, process, technology, security, support, service management and operational processes. Coordinate Operational Acceptance Testing (OAT) activities. Ensure support teams have the capability, knowledge, documentation and tooling required to operate the service. Facilitate readiness reviews and provide recommendations to governance boards regarding deployment decisions. Service Transition Coordinate transition activities between delivery and operational teams. Ensure transition plans are developed, maintained and executed. Verify service support models, processes and SLAs are in place. Ensure service documentation, runbooks and knowledge articles are complete and approved. Support supplier onboarding and transition activities. Hypercare & Stabilisation Coordinate early life support and hypercare activities. Monitor service performance and defect resolution during stabilisation periods. Ensure ownership for outstanding issues is agreed before transition to BAU support. Produce lessons learned and improvement recommendations. Risk & Governance Maintain readiness dashboards and reporting. Identify and manage service readiness risks and issues. Present readiness recommendations to Programme Boards, Design Authorities and Service Acceptance Boards. Support audit, compliance and assurance reviews. Key Deliverables Service Readiness Assessments Operational Acceptance Reports Release Readiness Reviews Go-Live Recommendations Defect and Risk Dashboards Hypercare Plans Transition Plans Operational Support Models Service Acceptance Packs Lessons Learned Reports Skills & Experience Essential Experience delivering large-scale digital, data or technology programmes. Experience of Release Management, Service Transition and Operational Readiness. Strong knowledge of defect management and quality assurance practices. Experience working with multiple suppliers and delivery partners. Strong stakeholder management and governance experience. Experience presenting recommendations to senior leadership. Understanding of Agile, Scrum and DevOps delivery approaches. Experience using service management tooling including ServiceNow and Jira Strong analytical, planning and risk management skills. Desirable ITIL Foundation or higher. Experience in UK Government digital services. Experience working in highly regulated environments. Knowledge of Government Service Standard and service assessments. Experience supporting cloud-based services (AWS). Knowledge of cyber security and operational resilience requirements. Central Government Specific Responsibilities Support compliance with the Government Digital Service (GDS) Service Standard. Ensure services are prepared for Alpha, Beta and Live service assessments where required. Work closely with Service Owners, Senior Responsible Owners (SROs), Delivery Managers and Programme Directors. Coordinate readiness across internal teams, arms-length bodies, third-party suppliers and managed service providers. Ensure accessibility, security, operational resilience and support requirements are understood and met before go-live. Support delivery of citizen-facing services by minimising operational risk during deployment and transition. If you receive suspicious outreach claiming to be from us, please contact us via the ManpowerGroup website.
Morgan Law is working with an arm's-length Government body in the UK financial sector who are seeking a Head of Information Security and Privacy to join their compliance function and manage a 5 person Information Security and Governance function. You will be responsible for the implementation and management of the Information management system, including third-party risk, ensuring its effectiveness is regularly assessed through external and internal audits. You will ensure that the organisation is fully compliant with the required Information Security Standards including ISO 27001, Cyber Essentials, Cyber Essentials Plus, NIST and GovAssure. This includes the responsibility for all of the control documentation and audit process to ensure full compliance is recognised. The role is hybrid, 2-3 days a week in their office in South London and comes with a very competitive benefits package. Responsibilities Responsible for the development and management of information and cyber security frameworks and overseeing the management of the Information and Records Management. Develop and promote policies to ensure compliance with regulations, standards and good practice relating to information security management. Responsible for research and awareness of emerging security risks, ensuring solutions, services, policies, procedures and information security education programme are updated in reasonable timeframes to mitigate against new risks. Responsible for making sure that the organisation is compliant with Information Security Standards (e.g. ISO 27001), ensuring all governance and audit requirements are undertaken. Ensure that the organisation is appropriately protected in line with business needs against information and cyber risks including third-party and suppliers. Experience Required Information Security Manager or equivalent with relevant industry experience. Experience of managing and overseeing ISO 27001 audits, Cyber Essentials and Cyber Essentials Plus. Develop and lead information and cyber security strategies, roadmaps and maturity plans. Provide technical security guidance and assurance to technical and non-technical stakeholders. Design and deliver security awareness programmes that improve understanding and influence behaviour. Support business continuity and resilience planning, testing and lessons learned. Engage senior stakeholders and committees through clear reporting, influence and constructive challenge.
26/08/2026
Full time
Morgan Law is working with an arm's-length Government body in the UK financial sector who are seeking a Head of Information Security and Privacy to join their compliance function and manage a 5 person Information Security and Governance function. You will be responsible for the implementation and management of the Information management system, including third-party risk, ensuring its effectiveness is regularly assessed through external and internal audits. You will ensure that the organisation is fully compliant with the required Information Security Standards including ISO 27001, Cyber Essentials, Cyber Essentials Plus, NIST and GovAssure. This includes the responsibility for all of the control documentation and audit process to ensure full compliance is recognised. The role is hybrid, 2-3 days a week in their office in South London and comes with a very competitive benefits package. Responsibilities Responsible for the development and management of information and cyber security frameworks and overseeing the management of the Information and Records Management. Develop and promote policies to ensure compliance with regulations, standards and good practice relating to information security management. Responsible for research and awareness of emerging security risks, ensuring solutions, services, policies, procedures and information security education programme are updated in reasonable timeframes to mitigate against new risks. Responsible for making sure that the organisation is compliant with Information Security Standards (e.g. ISO 27001), ensuring all governance and audit requirements are undertaken. Ensure that the organisation is appropriately protected in line with business needs against information and cyber risks including third-party and suppliers. Experience Required Information Security Manager or equivalent with relevant industry experience. Experience of managing and overseeing ISO 27001 audits, Cyber Essentials and Cyber Essentials Plus. Develop and lead information and cyber security strategies, roadmaps and maturity plans. Provide technical security guidance and assurance to technical and non-technical stakeholders. Design and deliver security awareness programmes that improve understanding and influence behaviour. Support business continuity and resilience planning, testing and lessons learned. Engage senior stakeholders and committees through clear reporting, influence and constructive challenge.
Security Manager (EMEA) Leeds Competitive Salary Hybrid Working UK & European Travel Emovis Operations Leeds, part of Abertis Mobility Services (AMS), is looking for an experienced Security Manager (EMEA) to join our growing team. Reporting to the Global Security Manager, you will be responsible for supporting and enhancing information security, compliance, risk management, and business resilience activities across our UK and European operations. This is an excellent opportunity for a security professional who enjoys balancing technical security requirements with governance, compliance, and stakeholder engagement. Key Responsibilities Manage and maintain compliance with security standards and accreditations including PCI DSS, ISO 27001, ISO 22301, Cyber Essentials Plus and IT Health Checks. Conduct internal audits, control reviews, and risk assessments. Maintain and monitor the organisational risk register. Support business continuity and resilience planning activities. Coordinate vulnerability scanning, penetration testing, and remediation programmes. Assist with the investigation and resolution of information security incidents. Deliver security awareness initiatives, user training, and phishing simulations with associated auditable records (throughout Emovis globally). Support project teams by identifying security requirements and ensuring compliance with company policies, regulations, and contractual obligations. Work closely with UK and international stakeholders to continuously improve security practices. Oversee annual third-party security audits for European business entities. About You Minimum 3 years' experience in a Security Manager or similar information security role. Strong understanding of cyber security, governance, risk, and compliance frameworks. Extensive knowledge of PCI DSS, ISO 27001, Cyber Essentials Plus, and data protection requirements. Experience with Microsoft 365, Azure, AWS, vulnerability management, and SIEM tools. Strong communication, stakeholder management, and report-writing skills. Professional certifications such as CISSP, CISA, ISO 27001 Lead Auditor/Implementer, or ITIL are desirable. Additional Information Based in Leeds with regular travel to Runcorn and occasional UK and European travel (approximately 25%). DBS clearance required. Applicants must have the permanent right to work in the UK. Join a leading intelligent mobility and tolling solutions provider and play a key role in strengthening security, compliance, and resilience across our international operations. A full job description is available upon request.
26/08/2026
Full time
Security Manager (EMEA) Leeds Competitive Salary Hybrid Working UK & European Travel Emovis Operations Leeds, part of Abertis Mobility Services (AMS), is looking for an experienced Security Manager (EMEA) to join our growing team. Reporting to the Global Security Manager, you will be responsible for supporting and enhancing information security, compliance, risk management, and business resilience activities across our UK and European operations. This is an excellent opportunity for a security professional who enjoys balancing technical security requirements with governance, compliance, and stakeholder engagement. Key Responsibilities Manage and maintain compliance with security standards and accreditations including PCI DSS, ISO 27001, ISO 22301, Cyber Essentials Plus and IT Health Checks. Conduct internal audits, control reviews, and risk assessments. Maintain and monitor the organisational risk register. Support business continuity and resilience planning activities. Coordinate vulnerability scanning, penetration testing, and remediation programmes. Assist with the investigation and resolution of information security incidents. Deliver security awareness initiatives, user training, and phishing simulations with associated auditable records (throughout Emovis globally). Support project teams by identifying security requirements and ensuring compliance with company policies, regulations, and contractual obligations. Work closely with UK and international stakeholders to continuously improve security practices. Oversee annual third-party security audits for European business entities. About You Minimum 3 years' experience in a Security Manager or similar information security role. Strong understanding of cyber security, governance, risk, and compliance frameworks. Extensive knowledge of PCI DSS, ISO 27001, Cyber Essentials Plus, and data protection requirements. Experience with Microsoft 365, Azure, AWS, vulnerability management, and SIEM tools. Strong communication, stakeholder management, and report-writing skills. Professional certifications such as CISSP, CISA, ISO 27001 Lead Auditor/Implementer, or ITIL are desirable. Additional Information Based in Leeds with regular travel to Runcorn and occasional UK and European travel (approximately 25%). DBS clearance required. Applicants must have the permanent right to work in the UK. Join a leading intelligent mobility and tolling solutions provider and play a key role in strengthening security, compliance, and resilience across our international operations. A full job description is available upon request.
Technical Services Manager - MSP, IT Services Provider Shape the Future of Technical Services at this organisation This organisation is more than just an IT provider. They're a trusted technology partner helping organisations across the UK embrace modern workplace technologies, strengthen cyber security and transform the way they work. As their business continues to grow, they're looking for an experienced Technical Services Manager to lead their technical teams, drive service excellence and play a key role in shaping the future of their service delivery. This is a genuine leadership role where you'll influence how they operate, develop their engineers, improve customer experience, and work alongside senior leadership to support the continued growth of the business. If you're already leading technical teams within an MSP and are looking for greater autonomy, influence and career progression, they'd love to hear from you. The Opportunity You'll lead their Helpdesk, Field Engineers, Projects and Technical Specialists, ensuring customers receive an outstanding service while helping our engineers reach their full potential. You'll balance operational leadership with technical oversight, working closely with customers, suppliers and our commercial teams to deliver high-quality solutions across Microsoft 365, Azure, Cyber Security, Cloud and Connectivity. You'll also play an important role in supporting business growth through technical pre-sales, solution design and continual service improvement. What You'll Be Doing Lead and Develop their Technical Teams Inspire, mentor and develop a high-performing team of engineers and technical specialists. Conduct regular one-to-ones, performance reviews and development planning. Build a positive culture focused on accountability, collaboration and exceptional customer service. Plan team resources and ensure the right skills are available across support and project delivery. Identify training needs and support professional development through certifications and mentoring. Drive Service Excellence Take ownership of day-to-day technical service delivery. Ensure KPIs and SLAs are consistently achieved. Act as the senior escalation point for complex technical issues. Review operational performance and identify opportunities to improve customer satisfaction. Lead continual service improvement initiatives across the business. Maintain high standards of documentation, processes and technical governance. Oversee Technical Projects You'll oversee the successful delivery of a wide range of customer projects including: Microsoft 365 migrations Azure and cloud transformation projects Cyber Security implementations Network infrastructure upgrades VoIP and Unified Communications deployments Connectivity installations Customer onboarding and technology refresh programmes Working closely with their Project Managers and Sales teams, you'll ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope and to the highest technical standards. Support Business Growth You'll work alongside their Sales team to provide technical expertise throughout the customer journey by: Attending customer meetings and technical workshops. Supporting solution design and technical proposals. Reviewing Statements of Work and quotations. Identifying opportunities to improve customers' IT environments. Building trusted relationships with customers, suppliers and technology partners. Drive Operational Improvement You'll continually look for ways to improve how we work by: Standardising technical processes. Introducing automation where appropriate. Maintaining technical documentation and standards. Supporting compliance with ISO9001, ISO27001 and Cyber Essentials. Helping shape the future direction of our technical services. About You They're looking for someone who has already built their career within a Managed Service Provider and understands what exceptional service delivery looks like. You'll be equally comfortable leading engineers, engaging with customers and making strategic operational decisions. You'll bring a positive attitude, strong leadership skills and a passion for helping both customers and colleagues succeed. Essential Experience You'll already have: Significant experience leading technical teams within an MSP environment. Proven experience managing Service Desk, Projects or Technical Services teams. A strong understanding of service delivery, KPIs and SLA management. Experience managing customer escalations and complex technical environments. Excellent leadership and people development skills. Strong commercial awareness and customer relationship management experience. Experience supporting technical pre-sales and solution design. A full UK driving licence. Essential Technical Knowledge This role requires strong practical knowledge of modern Microsoft technologies and cloud services. You should already be confident working with: Microsoft 365 Exchange Online Microsoft Teams SharePoint Online Microsoft Intune Microsoft Entra ID Azure Services Cloud migrations Modern endpoint management Cyber Security best practice Networking, switching, routing and wireless technologies Firewalls and security appliances Backup and disaster recovery VoIP and Unified Communications Broadband, leased lines and connectivity solutions Experience using PSA and RMM platforms within an MSP is also essential. Desirable Qualifications We're also interested if you hold certifications such as: Microsoft Certifications ITIL Foundation 3CX Certification SonicWall Ubiquiti What Success Looks Like Within your first year you'll have: Built a motivated and high-performing technical team. Improved customer satisfaction and service performance. Reduced escalations through stronger processes and coaching. Standardised technical documentation and operational procedures. Introduced service improvements and automation. Successfully delivered complex customer projects. Become a trusted technical leader across the business. Excellent training and career development opportunities exist for the right candidate. Basic salary £45-60,000 + excellent benefits Based Worcester
26/08/2026
Full time
Technical Services Manager - MSP, IT Services Provider Shape the Future of Technical Services at this organisation This organisation is more than just an IT provider. They're a trusted technology partner helping organisations across the UK embrace modern workplace technologies, strengthen cyber security and transform the way they work. As their business continues to grow, they're looking for an experienced Technical Services Manager to lead their technical teams, drive service excellence and play a key role in shaping the future of their service delivery. This is a genuine leadership role where you'll influence how they operate, develop their engineers, improve customer experience, and work alongside senior leadership to support the continued growth of the business. If you're already leading technical teams within an MSP and are looking for greater autonomy, influence and career progression, they'd love to hear from you. The Opportunity You'll lead their Helpdesk, Field Engineers, Projects and Technical Specialists, ensuring customers receive an outstanding service while helping our engineers reach their full potential. You'll balance operational leadership with technical oversight, working closely with customers, suppliers and our commercial teams to deliver high-quality solutions across Microsoft 365, Azure, Cyber Security, Cloud and Connectivity. You'll also play an important role in supporting business growth through technical pre-sales, solution design and continual service improvement. What You'll Be Doing Lead and Develop their Technical Teams Inspire, mentor and develop a high-performing team of engineers and technical specialists. Conduct regular one-to-ones, performance reviews and development planning. Build a positive culture focused on accountability, collaboration and exceptional customer service. Plan team resources and ensure the right skills are available across support and project delivery. Identify training needs and support professional development through certifications and mentoring. Drive Service Excellence Take ownership of day-to-day technical service delivery. Ensure KPIs and SLAs are consistently achieved. Act as the senior escalation point for complex technical issues. Review operational performance and identify opportunities to improve customer satisfaction. Lead continual service improvement initiatives across the business. Maintain high standards of documentation, processes and technical governance. Oversee Technical Projects You'll oversee the successful delivery of a wide range of customer projects including: Microsoft 365 migrations Azure and cloud transformation projects Cyber Security implementations Network infrastructure upgrades VoIP and Unified Communications deployments Connectivity installations Customer onboarding and technology refresh programmes Working closely with their Project Managers and Sales teams, you'll ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope and to the highest technical standards. Support Business Growth You'll work alongside their Sales team to provide technical expertise throughout the customer journey by: Attending customer meetings and technical workshops. Supporting solution design and technical proposals. Reviewing Statements of Work and quotations. Identifying opportunities to improve customers' IT environments. Building trusted relationships with customers, suppliers and technology partners. Drive Operational Improvement You'll continually look for ways to improve how we work by: Standardising technical processes. Introducing automation where appropriate. Maintaining technical documentation and standards. Supporting compliance with ISO9001, ISO27001 and Cyber Essentials. Helping shape the future direction of our technical services. About You They're looking for someone who has already built their career within a Managed Service Provider and understands what exceptional service delivery looks like. You'll be equally comfortable leading engineers, engaging with customers and making strategic operational decisions. You'll bring a positive attitude, strong leadership skills and a passion for helping both customers and colleagues succeed. Essential Experience You'll already have: Significant experience leading technical teams within an MSP environment. Proven experience managing Service Desk, Projects or Technical Services teams. A strong understanding of service delivery, KPIs and SLA management. Experience managing customer escalations and complex technical environments. Excellent leadership and people development skills. Strong commercial awareness and customer relationship management experience. Experience supporting technical pre-sales and solution design. A full UK driving licence. Essential Technical Knowledge This role requires strong practical knowledge of modern Microsoft technologies and cloud services. You should already be confident working with: Microsoft 365 Exchange Online Microsoft Teams SharePoint Online Microsoft Intune Microsoft Entra ID Azure Services Cloud migrations Modern endpoint management Cyber Security best practice Networking, switching, routing and wireless technologies Firewalls and security appliances Backup and disaster recovery VoIP and Unified Communications Broadband, leased lines and connectivity solutions Experience using PSA and RMM platforms within an MSP is also essential. Desirable Qualifications We're also interested if you hold certifications such as: Microsoft Certifications ITIL Foundation 3CX Certification SonicWall Ubiquiti What Success Looks Like Within your first year you'll have: Built a motivated and high-performing technical team. Improved customer satisfaction and service performance. Reduced escalations through stronger processes and coaching. Standardised technical documentation and operational procedures. Introduced service improvements and automation. Successfully delivered complex customer projects. Become a trusted technical leader across the business. Excellent training and career development opportunities exist for the right candidate. Basic salary £45-60,000 + excellent benefits Based Worcester