SAP Developer - Defence (DV Cleared) Reading Up to 70,000 + Benefits Package Are you an active DV-cleared developer with strong ABAP skills looking to work on modern S/4HANA technologies within a high-profile defence programme? Here is a fantastic opportunity to join a global technology business offering a stable, long-term project footprint in Reading, access to modern SAP tech stacks, and up to 70,000 basic salary. The company is a leading business transformation partner supporting mission-critical enterprise applications across the UK defence sector. Due to expanding programme requirements, they are looking to strengthen their technical team with an ambitious SAP Developer. The role involves acting as a key technical developer within an established application support practice. Working on a highly secure S/4HANA platform, you will develop custom enhancements, reports, interfaces, and CDS views, while debugging complex code to keep critical systems running smoothly. Rather than getting stuck on legacy systems, this role offers hands-on exposure to modern SAP development tools (such as CDS Views and modern BAdI frameworks). This is a great chance to join a market-leading team where your technical expertise directly impacts national security, while giving you a clear structure to progress your long-term career. The Role: Developing and enhancing SAP S/4HANA solutions (CDS Views, BAdIs, user exits, interfaces, and forms) Investigating, debugging, and resolving complex technical defects across the SAP landscape Working closely with functional consultants to translate business requirements into clean technical solutions On-site presence supporting secure defence infrastructure in the Reading area Candidate Requirements: Must hold active UK Developed Vetting (DV) clearance Proven hands-on SAP ABAP development experience Exposure to modern S/4HANA development practices (CDS Views, BAdIs, or enhancement frameworks) Strong debugging, root-cause analysis, and transport management skills Experience collaborating with functional teams (FICO, MM, or PS) Consultant: Sebastian Petitti JOB Reference: 5428 Elix Sourcing Solutions is a specialist recruiter for Engineering, Manufacturing, Tech, Energy and Science roles ranging from mid to senior level positions. Please be aware that we will only accept applications from candidates that have a valid work permit to work in the UK. By applying to this job you are confirming that you do not hold a criminal record and that you know of no legal reason why you would be ineligible for employment. INDHP
15/10/2026
Full time
SAP Developer - Defence (DV Cleared) Reading Up to 70,000 + Benefits Package Are you an active DV-cleared developer with strong ABAP skills looking to work on modern S/4HANA technologies within a high-profile defence programme? Here is a fantastic opportunity to join a global technology business offering a stable, long-term project footprint in Reading, access to modern SAP tech stacks, and up to 70,000 basic salary. The company is a leading business transformation partner supporting mission-critical enterprise applications across the UK defence sector. Due to expanding programme requirements, they are looking to strengthen their technical team with an ambitious SAP Developer. The role involves acting as a key technical developer within an established application support practice. Working on a highly secure S/4HANA platform, you will develop custom enhancements, reports, interfaces, and CDS views, while debugging complex code to keep critical systems running smoothly. Rather than getting stuck on legacy systems, this role offers hands-on exposure to modern SAP development tools (such as CDS Views and modern BAdI frameworks). This is a great chance to join a market-leading team where your technical expertise directly impacts national security, while giving you a clear structure to progress your long-term career. The Role: Developing and enhancing SAP S/4HANA solutions (CDS Views, BAdIs, user exits, interfaces, and forms) Investigating, debugging, and resolving complex technical defects across the SAP landscape Working closely with functional consultants to translate business requirements into clean technical solutions On-site presence supporting secure defence infrastructure in the Reading area Candidate Requirements: Must hold active UK Developed Vetting (DV) clearance Proven hands-on SAP ABAP development experience Exposure to modern S/4HANA development practices (CDS Views, BAdIs, or enhancement frameworks) Strong debugging, root-cause analysis, and transport management skills Experience collaborating with functional teams (FICO, MM, or PS) Consultant: Sebastian Petitti JOB Reference: 5428 Elix Sourcing Solutions is a specialist recruiter for Engineering, Manufacturing, Tech, Energy and Science roles ranging from mid to senior level positions. Please be aware that we will only accept applications from candidates that have a valid work permit to work in the UK. By applying to this job you are confirming that you do not hold a criminal record and that you know of no legal reason why you would be ineligible for employment. INDHP
Active SC applicants only who are Sole British National Reading based - Hybrid (2 days onsite) Pay: Inside IR35 via Umbrella This role in a nutshell: An Endpoint engineer in the Enterprise Services product team will be managing and maintaining all aspects of the end-user devices, including (but not limited to) enrolment processes, policies and profiles, software and application management. Working in a team of infrastructure specialists and engineers, the engineer builds, deploys, administers, supports and maintains solutions within a highly regulated industry. The role covers all aspects of collaboration including email, file sharing, instant messaging and video calling, and is pivotal in providing a key functional requirement for the organization and our customers. Moreover, the engineer plays a critical role in securing the applications and data in line with organizational and industry standards. They need to stay updated on the latest application capabilities and updates to recommend and implement improvements. What you will deliver: Product Development & Execution: Assist Product Owner and other team members in evaluating product requirements, user stories, and acceptance criteria. Facilitate cross-functional collaboration between enabling teams (commercial, legal, supply chain, security) to ensure efficient product development and launch. Track product development progress, identify and mitigate risks, and manage dependencies across the product line. Product delivery, management, and ongoing development: Analyse performance data and user feedback to identify areas for improvement and iterate on product offerings. Provide ongoing service management and operational support for the product and its users to meet performance targets and KPIs. Within your first 6 months you will: Work as a team to enable identity and access management services Define process and identify tooling that will help the team to deliver future capability repeatedly and reliably Key systems Microsoft Intune Windows Autopilot Microsoft EntraID Microsoft Defender for Endpoint Apple Business Manager Scripting languages for automation e.g. PowerShell, Bash 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.
14/10/2026
Contractor
Active SC applicants only who are Sole British National Reading based - Hybrid (2 days onsite) Pay: Inside IR35 via Umbrella This role in a nutshell: An Endpoint engineer in the Enterprise Services product team will be managing and maintaining all aspects of the end-user devices, including (but not limited to) enrolment processes, policies and profiles, software and application management. Working in a team of infrastructure specialists and engineers, the engineer builds, deploys, administers, supports and maintains solutions within a highly regulated industry. The role covers all aspects of collaboration including email, file sharing, instant messaging and video calling, and is pivotal in providing a key functional requirement for the organization and our customers. Moreover, the engineer plays a critical role in securing the applications and data in line with organizational and industry standards. They need to stay updated on the latest application capabilities and updates to recommend and implement improvements. What you will deliver: Product Development & Execution: Assist Product Owner and other team members in evaluating product requirements, user stories, and acceptance criteria. Facilitate cross-functional collaboration between enabling teams (commercial, legal, supply chain, security) to ensure efficient product development and launch. Track product development progress, identify and mitigate risks, and manage dependencies across the product line. Product delivery, management, and ongoing development: Analyse performance data and user feedback to identify areas for improvement and iterate on product offerings. Provide ongoing service management and operational support for the product and its users to meet performance targets and KPIs. Within your first 6 months you will: Work as a team to enable identity and access management services Define process and identify tooling that will help the team to deliver future capability repeatedly and reliably Key systems Microsoft Intune Windows Autopilot Microsoft EntraID Microsoft Defender for Endpoint Apple Business Manager Scripting languages for automation e.g. PowerShell, Bash 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.
Senior DevOps Engineer AWS / Kubernetes / Terraform / CI/CD / Infrastructure as Code Oxfordshire (Hybrid - 2 days a week in the office) 85,000 - 110,000 DOE Want to be the senior voice on infrastructure, with real say over how software reaches production? This Senior DevOps Engineer role is with a growing UK technology company building AI-led products for customers who work in high-stakes sectors. You'll be the most experienced platform engineer in a small team, with direct influence over the tools, standards and priorities the engineering group works to. It's a permanent role in Oxfordshire, hybrid, with 2 days a week in the office. What You'll Be Doing Designing and running secure multi-account AWS environments, defined entirely as code Managing container platforms in the cloud and on-premises, with automated GitOps-style deployments Leading security reviews and hardening across the estate Owning monitoring, alerting and resilience, including regular backup and recovery testing Keeping cloud spend and capacity under control, and supporting compliance audits Handling incidents and coaching developers on secure delivery What You'll Bring A strong DevOps or SRE background, with recent hands-on AWS experience Deep Kubernetes experience, ideally including on-premises clusters, plus Helm Terraform, CI/CD pipelines and GitOps tooling, with Docker and Linux Experience managing artifact repositories and integrating single sign-on Scripting in Bash and Python or Go, and security testing built into pipelines Desirable: MLOps experience, Prometheus-style observability, security frameworks such as ISO 27001, active SC clearance What's On Offer Pension with employer contribution Private healthcare Generous holiday allowance Hybrid working, 2 days a week in the office Please note: You must be eligible for UK security clearance (BPSS and SC), which requires a UK passport and 5 years of continuous UK residency. Clearance can be sponsored for the right candidate. Apply today with your CV for this Senior DevOps Engineer role and we'll be in touch. This role may suit candidates who have held roles including: Senior Site Reliability Engineer, Cloud Platform Engineer, Senior AWS Engineer, DevSecOps Engineer, Kubernetes Engineer, Platform Engineer, Infrastructure Engineer Deerfoot Recruitment Solutions Ltd is a leading independent tech recruitment consultancy in the UK. For every CV sent to clients, we donate 1 to The Born Free Foundation. We are a Climate Action Workforce in partnership with Ecologi. If this role isn't right for you, explore our referral reward program with payouts at interview and placement milestones. Visit our website for details. Deerfoot Recruitment Solutions Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
13/10/2026
Full time
Senior DevOps Engineer AWS / Kubernetes / Terraform / CI/CD / Infrastructure as Code Oxfordshire (Hybrid - 2 days a week in the office) 85,000 - 110,000 DOE Want to be the senior voice on infrastructure, with real say over how software reaches production? This Senior DevOps Engineer role is with a growing UK technology company building AI-led products for customers who work in high-stakes sectors. You'll be the most experienced platform engineer in a small team, with direct influence over the tools, standards and priorities the engineering group works to. It's a permanent role in Oxfordshire, hybrid, with 2 days a week in the office. What You'll Be Doing Designing and running secure multi-account AWS environments, defined entirely as code Managing container platforms in the cloud and on-premises, with automated GitOps-style deployments Leading security reviews and hardening across the estate Owning monitoring, alerting and resilience, including regular backup and recovery testing Keeping cloud spend and capacity under control, and supporting compliance audits Handling incidents and coaching developers on secure delivery What You'll Bring A strong DevOps or SRE background, with recent hands-on AWS experience Deep Kubernetes experience, ideally including on-premises clusters, plus Helm Terraform, CI/CD pipelines and GitOps tooling, with Docker and Linux Experience managing artifact repositories and integrating single sign-on Scripting in Bash and Python or Go, and security testing built into pipelines Desirable: MLOps experience, Prometheus-style observability, security frameworks such as ISO 27001, active SC clearance What's On Offer Pension with employer contribution Private healthcare Generous holiday allowance Hybrid working, 2 days a week in the office Please note: You must be eligible for UK security clearance (BPSS and SC), which requires a UK passport and 5 years of continuous UK residency. Clearance can be sponsored for the right candidate. Apply today with your CV for this Senior DevOps Engineer role and we'll be in touch. This role may suit candidates who have held roles including: Senior Site Reliability Engineer, Cloud Platform Engineer, Senior AWS Engineer, DevSecOps Engineer, Kubernetes Engineer, Platform Engineer, Infrastructure Engineer Deerfoot Recruitment Solutions Ltd is a leading independent tech recruitment consultancy in the UK. For every CV sent to clients, we donate 1 to The Born Free Foundation. We are a Climate Action Workforce in partnership with Ecologi. If this role isn't right for you, explore our referral reward program with payouts at interview and placement milestones. Visit our website for details. Deerfoot Recruitment Solutions Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
JAM Management Consultancy Ltd
Reading, Oxfordshire
Graduate Technical Engineer (Software Engineering Pathway) x5 Berkshire Hybrid (3-4 Days) 35,000- 38,000 + Structured Career Development Are you graduating with a 2:1 or above in a STEM discipline and looking for more than a typical graduate role? Our client is an award-winning technology company developing enterprise software used by organisations across the UK and internationally. They are seeking ambitious graduates who want to build a long-term career in Software Engineering , supported by structured training, mentoring and genuine career progression. This is an opportunity to gain hands-on experience working with real-world enterprise technologies while developing the technical skills needed to become a Software Engineer. The Opportunity Working alongside experienced engineers, you will: Investigate and resolve technical issues across enterprise software platforms. Analyse system performance and support technical troubleshooting. Work with cloud-based applications and modern enterprise technologies. Assist Software Engineers with analysis, testing and continuous improvement. Communicate technical solutions to both technical and non-technical stakeholders. Develop practical software engineering skills through structured mentoring. Technology Exposure You'll gain experience across: Artificial Intelligence (AI) Machine Learning (ML) Natural Language Processing (NLP) SaaS & Cloud Technologies IoT & M2M Solutions Unified Communications (UCaaS) Contact Centre Technologies (CCaaS) Enterprise Software Cyber Security & IT Infrastructure You'll also have exposure to technologies including: Python C# .NET Java JavaScript TypeScript React C++ SQL We're Looking For 2:1 or First Class degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, Engineering or another STEM discipline. Strong A Levels (A-C) or BTEC Distinction. Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills. Genuine passion for technology and software development. Strong communication skills with a willingness to learn and develop. Desirable Experience with one or more programming languages. Knowledge of SQL or databases. Personal software projects, GitHub portfolio or coding experience. What's On Offer 35,000- 38,000 starting salary. Structured pathway into Software Engineering. Hands-on experience with enterprise software and cloud technologies. Mentoring from experienced Software Engineers. Exposure to complex, business-critical systems. Excellent long-term career progression within a growing technology business.
12/10/2026
Full time
Graduate Technical Engineer (Software Engineering Pathway) x5 Berkshire Hybrid (3-4 Days) 35,000- 38,000 + Structured Career Development Are you graduating with a 2:1 or above in a STEM discipline and looking for more than a typical graduate role? Our client is an award-winning technology company developing enterprise software used by organisations across the UK and internationally. They are seeking ambitious graduates who want to build a long-term career in Software Engineering , supported by structured training, mentoring and genuine career progression. This is an opportunity to gain hands-on experience working with real-world enterprise technologies while developing the technical skills needed to become a Software Engineer. The Opportunity Working alongside experienced engineers, you will: Investigate and resolve technical issues across enterprise software platforms. Analyse system performance and support technical troubleshooting. Work with cloud-based applications and modern enterprise technologies. Assist Software Engineers with analysis, testing and continuous improvement. Communicate technical solutions to both technical and non-technical stakeholders. Develop practical software engineering skills through structured mentoring. Technology Exposure You'll gain experience across: Artificial Intelligence (AI) Machine Learning (ML) Natural Language Processing (NLP) SaaS & Cloud Technologies IoT & M2M Solutions Unified Communications (UCaaS) Contact Centre Technologies (CCaaS) Enterprise Software Cyber Security & IT Infrastructure You'll also have exposure to technologies including: Python C# .NET Java JavaScript TypeScript React C++ SQL We're Looking For 2:1 or First Class degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, Engineering or another STEM discipline. Strong A Levels (A-C) or BTEC Distinction. Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills. Genuine passion for technology and software development. Strong communication skills with a willingness to learn and develop. Desirable Experience with one or more programming languages. Knowledge of SQL or databases. Personal software projects, GitHub portfolio or coding experience. What's On Offer 35,000- 38,000 starting salary. Structured pathway into Software Engineering. Hands-on experience with enterprise software and cloud technologies. Mentoring from experienced Software Engineers. Exposure to complex, business-critical systems. Excellent long-term career progression within a growing technology business.
Staff Data Platform Engineer Large-scale data/Cloud infrastructure ClickHouse / OLAP Technical Leadership No Sponsorship Option London or Oxford, X2 per week 100,000- 130,000 We're looking for a Staff Data Platform Engineer to take technical ownership of a large-scale analytical data platform, tackling complex infrastructure challenges and shaping the foundations for the next generation of AI-driven products. This is a hands-on technical leadership role for someone who enjoys innovating at the limits of what data infrastructure can do. You'll lead platform architecture, drive performance and efficiency improvements, develop a scalable Data-as-a-Service offering, and help a small team deliver highly reliable systems. The Role Large-scale data engineering: Design, optimise and scale multi-tenant ClickHouse or equivalent OLAP platforms, tackling complex challenges across sharding, replication, materialised views, query performance and cost efficiency. Platform reliability: Build automation, observability and intelligent capacity management to improve resilience, reduce operational overhead and enable data-intensive systems to scale efficiently. Data-as-a-Service: Shape the architecture of a secure, multi-tenant data platform, enabling immutable data releases, discoverability and efficient access to complex datasets. AI infrastructure: Build the data foundations that support agentic AI systems, working closely with ML engineers to enable secure, scalable and reliable access to platform data. Security by design: Establish robust tenant isolation, least-privilege access controls and credential management across the platform. Technical leadership: Set architectural direction, establish engineering standards, mentor other engineers and line-manage a small team while remaining hands-on with the technology. What We're Looking For Deep expertise in ClickHouse or comparable OLAP technologies , ideally with experience operating multi-tenant analytical systems at significant scale. Strong understanding of database internals, query optimisation, distributed architectures, sharding and replication. Experience contributing to open-source database projects or working at source-code level would be highly advantageous. A proven track record building scalable, observable and resilient data platforms, with a focus on automation and operational efficiency. Experience developing data platforms as products, including multi-tenancy, secure data distribution, immutable releases and large-scale data discovery. An understanding of how to expose data securely to AI agents and other automated systems, including access controls, isolation and guardrails. Strong knowledge of platform security, secrets management and least-privilege principles. The ability to influence technical strategy, mentor engineers and lead a small team without stepping away from hands-on engineering. The OpportunityThis is an opportunity to take ownership of a technically ambitious data platform, solve infrastructure problems at significant scale and influence the architecture underpinning data-intensive and AI-powered products. We're looking for someone who leads through technical expertise, enjoys solving problems that don't have obvious answers, and wants to make a lasting impact on how a platform evolves.
09/10/2026
Full time
Staff Data Platform Engineer Large-scale data/Cloud infrastructure ClickHouse / OLAP Technical Leadership No Sponsorship Option London or Oxford, X2 per week 100,000- 130,000 We're looking for a Staff Data Platform Engineer to take technical ownership of a large-scale analytical data platform, tackling complex infrastructure challenges and shaping the foundations for the next generation of AI-driven products. This is a hands-on technical leadership role for someone who enjoys innovating at the limits of what data infrastructure can do. You'll lead platform architecture, drive performance and efficiency improvements, develop a scalable Data-as-a-Service offering, and help a small team deliver highly reliable systems. The Role Large-scale data engineering: Design, optimise and scale multi-tenant ClickHouse or equivalent OLAP platforms, tackling complex challenges across sharding, replication, materialised views, query performance and cost efficiency. Platform reliability: Build automation, observability and intelligent capacity management to improve resilience, reduce operational overhead and enable data-intensive systems to scale efficiently. Data-as-a-Service: Shape the architecture of a secure, multi-tenant data platform, enabling immutable data releases, discoverability and efficient access to complex datasets. AI infrastructure: Build the data foundations that support agentic AI systems, working closely with ML engineers to enable secure, scalable and reliable access to platform data. Security by design: Establish robust tenant isolation, least-privilege access controls and credential management across the platform. Technical leadership: Set architectural direction, establish engineering standards, mentor other engineers and line-manage a small team while remaining hands-on with the technology. What We're Looking For Deep expertise in ClickHouse or comparable OLAP technologies , ideally with experience operating multi-tenant analytical systems at significant scale. Strong understanding of database internals, query optimisation, distributed architectures, sharding and replication. Experience contributing to open-source database projects or working at source-code level would be highly advantageous. A proven track record building scalable, observable and resilient data platforms, with a focus on automation and operational efficiency. Experience developing data platforms as products, including multi-tenancy, secure data distribution, immutable releases and large-scale data discovery. An understanding of how to expose data securely to AI agents and other automated systems, including access controls, isolation and guardrails. Strong knowledge of platform security, secrets management and least-privilege principles. The ability to influence technical strategy, mentor engineers and lead a small team without stepping away from hands-on engineering. The OpportunityThis is an opportunity to take ownership of a technically ambitious data platform, solve infrastructure problems at significant scale and influence the architecture underpinning data-intensive and AI-powered products. We're looking for someone who leads through technical expertise, enjoys solving problems that don't have obvious answers, and wants to make a lasting impact on how a platform evolves.
Senior AWS Cloud Engineer Abingdon £75,000pa plus bonus & benefits 1 day onsite per week: MARS has partnered a global consultancy to hire in a Senior AWS Cloud Engineer to join a talented IT function. This strategic delivery partners work, spans both private and public enterprises on a global basis, delivering real impactful change, improvements and transformation for their clients. With an amazing company culture and values, this business really puts its staff at the forefront of what they do. My client is building multi-cloud platform department, and their estate today is Microsoft Azure; but they're establishing a presence in Amazon Web Services (AWS) next, with Google Cloud Platform (GCP) to follow. Therefore, they are looking for an engineer whose deepest expertise is in AWS the AWS expert who will lead the design and build of the AWS landing zone and set the standards we carry into it. Because that AWS environment does not exist yet, your day-to-day work will initially be in Azure, and you will need to be fully willing to design, build and support in Azure while the AWS platform is established. This is not a people management role. rather, the Senior Cloud Engineer is the go-to expert: the person who solutionize complex requirements, leads on architecture decisions, represents the cloud function in project and client conversations, and sets the technical benchmark for the rest of the team. Our client is looking for an AWS Cloud Engineer with the following skills: SME-level experience designing, building and operating production workloads in Amazon Web Services (AWS), ideally including the foundation of a new AWS environment (landing zone, multi-account structure, identity, networking and guardrails). Willingness to learn and gain the ability to deliver in Microsoft Azure. Our AWS environment is not yet built, so a significant share of early work will be designing, building and supporting Azure workloads. Prior Azure experience is a strong advantage, but a clear commitment to working across both platforms is essential. Infrastructure-as-Code: strong, hands-on proficiency in Terraform and/or AWS CloudFormation or CDK for provisioning and managing AWS resources, with the ability to work in Bicep for our Azure estate. IaC must be the default approach, not an occasional tool. CI/CD pipeline expertise: proven experience building and maintaining pipelines in Azure DevOps and/or GitHub Actions, ensuring automated, repeatable infrastructure deployment. Scripting proficiency: Python, PowerShell and the AWS and Azure CLIs used regularly for automation, operational tasks, and reducing manual intervention. Integration services: proficient in AWS integration services (EventBridge, SQS, SNS, Step Functions, Lambda and API Gateway) and able to work with Azure Integration Services (Logic Apps, Service Bus, Event Grid and API Management) for integration design and implementation. AWS platform foundations: experience with multi-account design using AWS Organizations and Control Tower, IAM and IAM Identity Center, VPC networking, and security services such as GuardDuty, Security Hub and CloudTrail. API Development: solid experience with SOAP and REST APIs, including design, development, and secure management. Experience with GitHub version control, including branching strategies and code review practices. Any AWS certifications will enhance your application: AWS Certified SysOps Administrator - Associate (or AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Associate); AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Professional; AWS Certified Security - Specialty or demonstrable equivalent security engineering experience with a commitment to achieve this certification. Our client is offering a highly competitive salary and generous benefits package includes: Life Assurance, Income Protection, pension contributions and 27 days holiday (not including bank holidays). They also operate a profit share scheme so that our people share in the success of the business. The profit share bonus is based on company performance and typically paid out in March and September. Joining this impressive business also brings many social benefits. They have a full social calendar with Spring activity days, Christmas events, a 2-day Summer event and 4 sponsored weekends a year. If you're an AWS Cloud Engineer looking for a career defining opportunity with progression and development, then please drop Lee at MARS an application. MARS Recruitment is an equal opportunities employer and positively welcomes applications from suitably qualified applicants regardless of race, colour, sex, marital status, national origin, religion, age, disability, or any other protected status. Suitable candidates for the role will be contacted within 3 working days, unfortunately if you haven't heard back in this time your application has been unsuccessful at this time. MARS Recruitment is a specialist Engineering & IT recruiter working in partnership with companies across the UK and offers services of both an Employment Business (for Temporary/Contract roles) and an Employment Agency (for Permanent roles).
07/10/2026
Full time
Senior AWS Cloud Engineer Abingdon £75,000pa plus bonus & benefits 1 day onsite per week: MARS has partnered a global consultancy to hire in a Senior AWS Cloud Engineer to join a talented IT function. This strategic delivery partners work, spans both private and public enterprises on a global basis, delivering real impactful change, improvements and transformation for their clients. With an amazing company culture and values, this business really puts its staff at the forefront of what they do. My client is building multi-cloud platform department, and their estate today is Microsoft Azure; but they're establishing a presence in Amazon Web Services (AWS) next, with Google Cloud Platform (GCP) to follow. Therefore, they are looking for an engineer whose deepest expertise is in AWS the AWS expert who will lead the design and build of the AWS landing zone and set the standards we carry into it. Because that AWS environment does not exist yet, your day-to-day work will initially be in Azure, and you will need to be fully willing to design, build and support in Azure while the AWS platform is established. This is not a people management role. rather, the Senior Cloud Engineer is the go-to expert: the person who solutionize complex requirements, leads on architecture decisions, represents the cloud function in project and client conversations, and sets the technical benchmark for the rest of the team. Our client is looking for an AWS Cloud Engineer with the following skills: SME-level experience designing, building and operating production workloads in Amazon Web Services (AWS), ideally including the foundation of a new AWS environment (landing zone, multi-account structure, identity, networking and guardrails). Willingness to learn and gain the ability to deliver in Microsoft Azure. Our AWS environment is not yet built, so a significant share of early work will be designing, building and supporting Azure workloads. Prior Azure experience is a strong advantage, but a clear commitment to working across both platforms is essential. Infrastructure-as-Code: strong, hands-on proficiency in Terraform and/or AWS CloudFormation or CDK for provisioning and managing AWS resources, with the ability to work in Bicep for our Azure estate. IaC must be the default approach, not an occasional tool. CI/CD pipeline expertise: proven experience building and maintaining pipelines in Azure DevOps and/or GitHub Actions, ensuring automated, repeatable infrastructure deployment. Scripting proficiency: Python, PowerShell and the AWS and Azure CLIs used regularly for automation, operational tasks, and reducing manual intervention. Integration services: proficient in AWS integration services (EventBridge, SQS, SNS, Step Functions, Lambda and API Gateway) and able to work with Azure Integration Services (Logic Apps, Service Bus, Event Grid and API Management) for integration design and implementation. AWS platform foundations: experience with multi-account design using AWS Organizations and Control Tower, IAM and IAM Identity Center, VPC networking, and security services such as GuardDuty, Security Hub and CloudTrail. API Development: solid experience with SOAP and REST APIs, including design, development, and secure management. Experience with GitHub version control, including branching strategies and code review practices. Any AWS certifications will enhance your application: AWS Certified SysOps Administrator - Associate (or AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Associate); AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Professional; AWS Certified Security - Specialty or demonstrable equivalent security engineering experience with a commitment to achieve this certification. Our client is offering a highly competitive salary and generous benefits package includes: Life Assurance, Income Protection, pension contributions and 27 days holiday (not including bank holidays). They also operate a profit share scheme so that our people share in the success of the business. The profit share bonus is based on company performance and typically paid out in March and September. Joining this impressive business also brings many social benefits. They have a full social calendar with Spring activity days, Christmas events, a 2-day Summer event and 4 sponsored weekends a year. If you're an AWS Cloud Engineer looking for a career defining opportunity with progression and development, then please drop Lee at MARS an application. MARS Recruitment is an equal opportunities employer and positively welcomes applications from suitably qualified applicants regardless of race, colour, sex, marital status, national origin, religion, age, disability, or any other protected status. Suitable candidates for the role will be contacted within 3 working days, unfortunately if you haven't heard back in this time your application has been unsuccessful at this time. MARS Recruitment is a specialist Engineering & IT recruiter working in partnership with companies across the UK and offers services of both an Employment Business (for Temporary/Contract roles) and an Employment Agency (for Permanent roles).
Senior Software Engineer - Modern C++ / Linux Location: Oxford (hybrid, 3 days a week on site) Salary: Up to 75,000 plus benefits KO2's client is a long-established UK manufacturer of advanced scientific instruments. Universities, research centres and industry around the world use them to study materials at the nanoscale. Their systems support research in quantum computing, dark matter and new materials, so your software will be used in cutting-edge science. The business is growing, has a stable future, and still designs and manufactures everything in the UK. This is a new role created to grow the software team. As Senior Software Engineer, you'll be a technical leader in an established backend team. You'll help the Software Manager guide the team and develop less experienced engineers. You'll be the main technical authority for the backend software that controls the company's instruments. It's a Modern C++ (C+) application running on a Debian Linux industrial PC that acts as a local edge server. It coordinates communication with pumps, valves, pressure gauges, temperature sensors and other devices, so the system reaches the state the user has asked for. Key responsibilities Design, develop and maintain backend software in Modern C++ on Linux, within an Agile team Own and develop the APIs used by the web GUI and by customer scripts Write automated tests and unit tests in Python Take technical responsibility for solutions on specific projects, and run and take part in design reviews Contribute to architectural design and act as the team's go-to expert in your areas of strength Lead, mentor and develop less experienced software engineers Work with scientists, engineers and product managers to turn requirements into tested software Support existing and new products, including technical support during installation and operation of customer systems Keep code repositories and documentation up to date so that others can maintain and extend the software Essential skills and experience Strong commercial experience of Modern C++ on Linux. C+ or newer required Experience of server-client architecture and backend development Python skills, particularly for automated testing Knowledge of Ethernet, TCP/IP and other communication protocols At least 5 years of commercial software development experience, with the technical depth to make high-level design decisions Excellent communication skills, including leading technical discussions and working with other departments A degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science, Mathematics or a scientific subject Desirable skills Experience of publish-subscribe messaging, ideally WAMP Industrial or instrumentation protocols such as Modbus, CAN or RS232, and interfacing with devices such as pumps, sensors and actuators Developing application-level device drivers for Linux Cloud infrastructure (Azure or AWS) and containerisation Apply today with an up to date CV and a member of the KO2 team will be in touch to discuss.
06/10/2026
Full time
Senior Software Engineer - Modern C++ / Linux Location: Oxford (hybrid, 3 days a week on site) Salary: Up to 75,000 plus benefits KO2's client is a long-established UK manufacturer of advanced scientific instruments. Universities, research centres and industry around the world use them to study materials at the nanoscale. Their systems support research in quantum computing, dark matter and new materials, so your software will be used in cutting-edge science. The business is growing, has a stable future, and still designs and manufactures everything in the UK. This is a new role created to grow the software team. As Senior Software Engineer, you'll be a technical leader in an established backend team. You'll help the Software Manager guide the team and develop less experienced engineers. You'll be the main technical authority for the backend software that controls the company's instruments. It's a Modern C++ (C+) application running on a Debian Linux industrial PC that acts as a local edge server. It coordinates communication with pumps, valves, pressure gauges, temperature sensors and other devices, so the system reaches the state the user has asked for. Key responsibilities Design, develop and maintain backend software in Modern C++ on Linux, within an Agile team Own and develop the APIs used by the web GUI and by customer scripts Write automated tests and unit tests in Python Take technical responsibility for solutions on specific projects, and run and take part in design reviews Contribute to architectural design and act as the team's go-to expert in your areas of strength Lead, mentor and develop less experienced software engineers Work with scientists, engineers and product managers to turn requirements into tested software Support existing and new products, including technical support during installation and operation of customer systems Keep code repositories and documentation up to date so that others can maintain and extend the software Essential skills and experience Strong commercial experience of Modern C++ on Linux. C+ or newer required Experience of server-client architecture and backend development Python skills, particularly for automated testing Knowledge of Ethernet, TCP/IP and other communication protocols At least 5 years of commercial software development experience, with the technical depth to make high-level design decisions Excellent communication skills, including leading technical discussions and working with other departments A degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science, Mathematics or a scientific subject Desirable skills Experience of publish-subscribe messaging, ideally WAMP Industrial or instrumentation protocols such as Modbus, CAN or RS232, and interfacing with devices such as pumps, sensors and actuators Developing application-level device drivers for Linux Cloud infrastructure (Azure or AWS) and containerisation Apply today with an up to date CV and a member of the KO2 team will be in touch to discuss.
Infrastructure & Systems Engineer My client is looking for an enthusiastic and proactive I nfrastructure & Systems Engineer to join their growing IT team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys a varied role, combining hands-on IT support with infrastructure administration in a fast-paced, technology-driven environment. Working as part of a collaborative IT function, you'll play a key role in ensuring the business's IT systems, networks and end-user services remain secure, reliable and highly available. The Role This is a broad technical position where you'll provide first and second-line support whilst taking ownership of core IT infrastructure and day-to-day operational activities. You'll be the go-to person for resolving technical issues, supporting colleagues across the business and helping improve the efficiency, reliability and security of the IT environment. You'll also have the opportunity to contribute to infrastructure improvements, documentation and automation as the organisation continues to grow. Key Responsibilities Provide first and second-line IT support to users across the business. Manage, prioritise and resolve IT support tickets, escalating where appropriate. Configure and deploy laptops, desktops and mobile devices for new starters. Manage onboarding and offboarding processes, including user accounts and permissions. Maintain and support core IT infrastructure, including servers, networking equipment and office technology. Administer user accounts across Microsoft 365, Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD), Active Directory and Google Workspace. Monitor and troubleshoot networking issues including VPN connectivity, TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP and VLANs. Maintain IT asset registers, hardware inventory and documentation. Support backups, security updates and system maintenance. Help improve IT processes, documentation and day-to-day operational efficiency. About You You'll be a hands-on IT professional with strong troubleshooting skills and a customer-focused approach. You'll enjoy working closely with users while also developing your infrastructure knowledge and contributing to technical improvement projects. Skills & Experience Previous experience in an IT Support or IT Infrastructure Support role. Experience supporting Microsoft 365, Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD) and Active Directory. Good understanding of networking fundamentals including TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, VPNs and VLANs. Experience supporting Windows desktop environments and business IT infrastructure. Strong problem-solving skills with excellent communication and customer service. Ability to prioritise workloads and manage multiple support requests. Experience using IT helpdesk or ticketing systems. Desirable Skills Google Workspace administration. VMware. Veeam Backup & Replication. PowerShell scripting. Linux administration (Ubuntu, Rocky Linux or similar). Dell PowerEdge server hardware. IT asset management and documentation. Security best practices and backup management. What's on Offer This is an exciting opportunity to join an innovative organisation where technology plays a critical role in business success. You'll gain exposure to modern infrastructure technologies, work alongside experienced technical professionals and have the opportunity to develop your skills in a supportive and collaborative environment. If you're an Infrastructure & Systems Engineer looking for a varied role where you can make a real impact while continuing to develop your technical expertise, we'd love to hear from you. Infrastructure & Systems Engineer
02/10/2026
Full time
Infrastructure & Systems Engineer My client is looking for an enthusiastic and proactive I nfrastructure & Systems Engineer to join their growing IT team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys a varied role, combining hands-on IT support with infrastructure administration in a fast-paced, technology-driven environment. Working as part of a collaborative IT function, you'll play a key role in ensuring the business's IT systems, networks and end-user services remain secure, reliable and highly available. The Role This is a broad technical position where you'll provide first and second-line support whilst taking ownership of core IT infrastructure and day-to-day operational activities. You'll be the go-to person for resolving technical issues, supporting colleagues across the business and helping improve the efficiency, reliability and security of the IT environment. You'll also have the opportunity to contribute to infrastructure improvements, documentation and automation as the organisation continues to grow. Key Responsibilities Provide first and second-line IT support to users across the business. Manage, prioritise and resolve IT support tickets, escalating where appropriate. Configure and deploy laptops, desktops and mobile devices for new starters. Manage onboarding and offboarding processes, including user accounts and permissions. Maintain and support core IT infrastructure, including servers, networking equipment and office technology. Administer user accounts across Microsoft 365, Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD), Active Directory and Google Workspace. Monitor and troubleshoot networking issues including VPN connectivity, TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP and VLANs. Maintain IT asset registers, hardware inventory and documentation. Support backups, security updates and system maintenance. Help improve IT processes, documentation and day-to-day operational efficiency. About You You'll be a hands-on IT professional with strong troubleshooting skills and a customer-focused approach. You'll enjoy working closely with users while also developing your infrastructure knowledge and contributing to technical improvement projects. Skills & Experience Previous experience in an IT Support or IT Infrastructure Support role. Experience supporting Microsoft 365, Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD) and Active Directory. Good understanding of networking fundamentals including TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, VPNs and VLANs. Experience supporting Windows desktop environments and business IT infrastructure. Strong problem-solving skills with excellent communication and customer service. Ability to prioritise workloads and manage multiple support requests. Experience using IT helpdesk or ticketing systems. Desirable Skills Google Workspace administration. VMware. Veeam Backup & Replication. PowerShell scripting. Linux administration (Ubuntu, Rocky Linux or similar). Dell PowerEdge server hardware. IT asset management and documentation. Security best practices and backup management. What's on Offer This is an exciting opportunity to join an innovative organisation where technology plays a critical role in business success. You'll gain exposure to modern infrastructure technologies, work alongside experienced technical professionals and have the opportunity to develop your skills in a supportive and collaborative environment. If you're an Infrastructure & Systems Engineer looking for a varied role where you can make a real impact while continuing to develop your technical expertise, we'd love to hear from you. Infrastructure & Systems Engineer
ICT Engineer - either Synthetics, ITEA or TLS bias as positions for each Initial 6-Month contract - Inside IR35 - market rate Reading based - 2 days a week onsite Defence Sector - must have current and active SC Clearance to be considered Job purpose The ICT Engineer supports the implementation, operation, maintenance, and evolution of digital tools supporting Model and Simulation (Synthetics), Virtual and Physical Testing, Qualification, and Certification (ITEA), or Training and Through Life Support (TLS), development toolchains, and automation capabilities. Key Accountabilities and Objectives Accountabilities include (but are not limited to): Implement, configure, test, deploy, and maintain digital tools and environments. Develop scripts and automation utilities. Support platform integration and operational activities. Troubleshoot technical issues and support end users. Produce and review deliverables and technical documentation. Lifecycle Management Support platform maintenance and upgrades. Contribute to automation and continuous improvement initiatives. Support deployment and release activities. Governance Ensure compliance with engineering standards and processes. Maintain configuration and operational documentation. Support audit and quality assurance activities. Qualifications Essential Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Data Engineering, Information Technology, Mathematics, Statistics, Engineering, or a related discipline. 2+ years of experience in the implementation and deployment of digital tools supporting one of the following domains: Model and Simulation (Synthetics) Virtual and Physical Testing, Qualification, and Certification (ITEA) Training and Through Life Support (TLS) Desirable Qualifications Experience in Aerospace or Defence projects delivering digital tools. Microsoft Azure Devops certification or other CI/CD environments Skills and Experience: Experience in the implementation and deployment of digital tools Scripting and automation. Troubleshooting and problem solving. Team collaboration and communication. Experience with MS Azure suite or similar environment Desirable: Model-Based Development exposure. Cloud, container, or infrastructure automation experience. Experience working with MoD and Defence Prime system integrators and suppliers preferably in aerospace. Experience working transnationally. Familiarity with system, data and technical architecture. Architecture across the full system engineering lifecycle. Effective communication and management of stakeholders including Product Owners, Delivery Managers, Engineers, IT team and end users to ensure all needs are considered and expectations are managed. 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.
29/09/2026
Contractor
ICT Engineer - either Synthetics, ITEA or TLS bias as positions for each Initial 6-Month contract - Inside IR35 - market rate Reading based - 2 days a week onsite Defence Sector - must have current and active SC Clearance to be considered Job purpose The ICT Engineer supports the implementation, operation, maintenance, and evolution of digital tools supporting Model and Simulation (Synthetics), Virtual and Physical Testing, Qualification, and Certification (ITEA), or Training and Through Life Support (TLS), development toolchains, and automation capabilities. Key Accountabilities and Objectives Accountabilities include (but are not limited to): Implement, configure, test, deploy, and maintain digital tools and environments. Develop scripts and automation utilities. Support platform integration and operational activities. Troubleshoot technical issues and support end users. Produce and review deliverables and technical documentation. Lifecycle Management Support platform maintenance and upgrades. Contribute to automation and continuous improvement initiatives. Support deployment and release activities. Governance Ensure compliance with engineering standards and processes. Maintain configuration and operational documentation. Support audit and quality assurance activities. Qualifications Essential Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Data Engineering, Information Technology, Mathematics, Statistics, Engineering, or a related discipline. 2+ years of experience in the implementation and deployment of digital tools supporting one of the following domains: Model and Simulation (Synthetics) Virtual and Physical Testing, Qualification, and Certification (ITEA) Training and Through Life Support (TLS) Desirable Qualifications Experience in Aerospace or Defence projects delivering digital tools. Microsoft Azure Devops certification or other CI/CD environments Skills and Experience: Experience in the implementation and deployment of digital tools Scripting and automation. Troubleshooting and problem solving. Team collaboration and communication. Experience with MS Azure suite or similar environment Desirable: Model-Based Development exposure. Cloud, container, or infrastructure automation experience. Experience working with MoD and Defence Prime system integrators and suppliers preferably in aerospace. Experience working transnationally. Familiarity with system, data and technical architecture. Architecture across the full system engineering lifecycle. Effective communication and management of stakeholders including Product Owners, Delivery Managers, Engineers, IT team and end users to ensure all needs are considered and expectations are managed. 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.
Part-Time Infrastructure & Cyber Security Consultant 2/3 Days Per Week 3 Month Contract 600 - 850 per day Remote AWS Migration Project Creideas are currently partnered with a Cyber Security client who require a part-time Infrastructure & Security Consultant on an initial 3 month basis, with potential to extend or convert to permanent. This is a crucial hire as you help guide their client through a migration from traditional data centres to AWS, whilst also collaborating with the CISO, sharing suggestions based on your observations, assisting the Infrastructure & Security Engineers where needed, building relationships, and ultimately helping with their strategic vision. This is a part-time role, likely for 2 or 3 days per week for an initial 3 month period. The role is mostly remote, with very occasional catch ups with the team face to face. Infrastructure & Cyber Security Consultant Responsibilities Lead their migration from data centres to AWS Combine your skills as an Infrastructure & Security Team Lead and AWS migration Project Lead as they transition from traditional data centres to AWS for their co-located Infrastructure stack (virtualised + physical equipment) Support a small team of Engineers, working as an escalation point and guide throughout Work closely with the CISO, understanding their position, sharing observations, performing security review, and assisting with the overall strategy Provide skills across SIEM, EDR, and Vulnerability Management tools. Vendor agnostic but SentinelOne and/or Microsoft Security experience would be advantageous Infrastructure & Cyber Security Consultant Skills Previous experience leading a DC to AWS migration Capable of leading teams and providing mentorship Experience working in an Advisory capacity SentinelOne experience (advantageous, not essential) Microsoft Security experience (advantageous, not essential) Sonar experience (advantageous, not essential)
25/09/2026
Full time
Part-Time Infrastructure & Cyber Security Consultant 2/3 Days Per Week 3 Month Contract 600 - 850 per day Remote AWS Migration Project Creideas are currently partnered with a Cyber Security client who require a part-time Infrastructure & Security Consultant on an initial 3 month basis, with potential to extend or convert to permanent. This is a crucial hire as you help guide their client through a migration from traditional data centres to AWS, whilst also collaborating with the CISO, sharing suggestions based on your observations, assisting the Infrastructure & Security Engineers where needed, building relationships, and ultimately helping with their strategic vision. This is a part-time role, likely for 2 or 3 days per week for an initial 3 month period. The role is mostly remote, with very occasional catch ups with the team face to face. Infrastructure & Cyber Security Consultant Responsibilities Lead their migration from data centres to AWS Combine your skills as an Infrastructure & Security Team Lead and AWS migration Project Lead as they transition from traditional data centres to AWS for their co-located Infrastructure stack (virtualised + physical equipment) Support a small team of Engineers, working as an escalation point and guide throughout Work closely with the CISO, understanding their position, sharing observations, performing security review, and assisting with the overall strategy Provide skills across SIEM, EDR, and Vulnerability Management tools. Vendor agnostic but SentinelOne and/or Microsoft Security experience would be advantageous Infrastructure & Cyber Security Consultant Skills Previous experience leading a DC to AWS migration Capable of leading teams and providing mentorship Experience working in an Advisory capacity SentinelOne experience (advantageous, not essential) Microsoft Security experience (advantageous, not essential) Sonar experience (advantageous, not essential)
480 per day 6-Month Contract (Inside IR35) - Umbrella Only Oxfordshire - Hybrid Working (2-3 Days Onsite) Your new company Fortinet. ClearPass. Extreme XIQ. Infoblox. Enterprise networking at scale.We're working with a major organisation that operates a large, complex and business-critical network estate across multiple UK locations. As investment continues across infrastructure and cyber resilience, they are seeking a Senior Network Engineer to join the team and help maintain, secure and evolve their core network services.This isn't a role for someone looking to sit behind a queue and process tickets. It's a position for an experienced engineer who enjoys diagnosing complex issues, owning technical decisions and working across a broad enterprise networking estate where reliability, security and performance genuinely matter.You'll join an established team of infrastructure specialists, gain exposure to a wide range of technologies and play a key role in supporting an environment where networking sits at the heart of business operations. The role offers a hybrid working model, with 2-3 days per week onsite in Oxfordshire. Given the hands-on nature of the environment and close collaboration with infrastructure and security teams, regular site attendance forms an important part of the role. Your new role This is a hands-on Senior Network Engineer position supporting a sizeable multi-site network estate across routing, switching, wireless, firewalls, network access control and core infrastructure services.You'll take ownership of technical issues, support network improvement initiatives and help maintain a secure, highly available enterprise environment that supports thousands of users and critical operational services. Working alongside infrastructure and security specialists, you'll be responsible for troubleshooting complex incidents, supporting project delivery, implementing changes and contributing to the ongoing development of network services.This is an environment where you'll be trusted to operate independently, solve challenging technical problems and provide senior-level engineering expertise across a broad technology stack. Key areas of responsibility include: Enterprise firewall administration and security policy management Wireless networking and access control platforms Routing, switching and network performance optimisation DNS, DHCP and IP Address Management Network monitoring, troubleshooting and incident resolution Service improvements, upgrades and project delivery Supporting network security and resilience initiatives Collaborating with infrastructure, security and project teams to ensure network services continue to evolve alongside business requirements What you'll need to succeed You'll be an experienced Senior Network Engineer with a strong background supporting enterprise-scale environments and a proven track record working across complex multi-site networks. Experience across the following technologies will be highly desirable: Fortinet Firewalls Extreme XIQ Wireless ClearPass or equivalent NAC solutions Infoblox IPAM LAN/WAN Networking Layer 2 & Layer 3 Switching DNS & DHCP IPv4 & IPv6 Network Security & Access Control You'll be comfortable working within complex environments, managing multiple priorities and providing technical leadership when required.Strong troubleshooting ability, clear communication skills and a methodical approach to problem solving will be essential.Candidates who have operated in large corporate, public sector, critical infrastructure, engineering or highly regulated environments are likely to thrive in this role. What you'll get in return You'll join a highly capable technical team working within a large-scale enterprise environment where networking remains a critical operational function.This engagement offers a strong mix of technical challenge, project involvement and operational responsibility, making it well suited to experienced contractors who enjoy working across a broad range of technologies rather than being siloed into a single area.You'll gain exposure to enterprise-grade technologies, work alongside skilled infrastructure professionals and have the opportunity to make a genuine impact on the stability, security and performance of a complex network estate. What you need to do now If you're an experienced Senior Network Engineer looking for your next contract and want to work in an environment where you'll be trusted to solve complex technical challenges rather than simply keep the lights on, apply now! 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)
22/09/2026
Contractor
480 per day 6-Month Contract (Inside IR35) - Umbrella Only Oxfordshire - Hybrid Working (2-3 Days Onsite) Your new company Fortinet. ClearPass. Extreme XIQ. Infoblox. Enterprise networking at scale.We're working with a major organisation that operates a large, complex and business-critical network estate across multiple UK locations. As investment continues across infrastructure and cyber resilience, they are seeking a Senior Network Engineer to join the team and help maintain, secure and evolve their core network services.This isn't a role for someone looking to sit behind a queue and process tickets. It's a position for an experienced engineer who enjoys diagnosing complex issues, owning technical decisions and working across a broad enterprise networking estate where reliability, security and performance genuinely matter.You'll join an established team of infrastructure specialists, gain exposure to a wide range of technologies and play a key role in supporting an environment where networking sits at the heart of business operations. The role offers a hybrid working model, with 2-3 days per week onsite in Oxfordshire. Given the hands-on nature of the environment and close collaboration with infrastructure and security teams, regular site attendance forms an important part of the role. Your new role This is a hands-on Senior Network Engineer position supporting a sizeable multi-site network estate across routing, switching, wireless, firewalls, network access control and core infrastructure services.You'll take ownership of technical issues, support network improvement initiatives and help maintain a secure, highly available enterprise environment that supports thousands of users and critical operational services. Working alongside infrastructure and security specialists, you'll be responsible for troubleshooting complex incidents, supporting project delivery, implementing changes and contributing to the ongoing development of network services.This is an environment where you'll be trusted to operate independently, solve challenging technical problems and provide senior-level engineering expertise across a broad technology stack. Key areas of responsibility include: Enterprise firewall administration and security policy management Wireless networking and access control platforms Routing, switching and network performance optimisation DNS, DHCP and IP Address Management Network monitoring, troubleshooting and incident resolution Service improvements, upgrades and project delivery Supporting network security and resilience initiatives Collaborating with infrastructure, security and project teams to ensure network services continue to evolve alongside business requirements What you'll need to succeed You'll be an experienced Senior Network Engineer with a strong background supporting enterprise-scale environments and a proven track record working across complex multi-site networks. Experience across the following technologies will be highly desirable: Fortinet Firewalls Extreme XIQ Wireless ClearPass or equivalent NAC solutions Infoblox IPAM LAN/WAN Networking Layer 2 & Layer 3 Switching DNS & DHCP IPv4 & IPv6 Network Security & Access Control You'll be comfortable working within complex environments, managing multiple priorities and providing technical leadership when required.Strong troubleshooting ability, clear communication skills and a methodical approach to problem solving will be essential.Candidates who have operated in large corporate, public sector, critical infrastructure, engineering or highly regulated environments are likely to thrive in this role. What you'll get in return You'll join a highly capable technical team working within a large-scale enterprise environment where networking remains a critical operational function.This engagement offers a strong mix of technical challenge, project involvement and operational responsibility, making it well suited to experienced contractors who enjoy working across a broad range of technologies rather than being siloed into a single area.You'll gain exposure to enterprise-grade technologies, work alongside skilled infrastructure professionals and have the opportunity to make a genuine impact on the stability, security and performance of a complex network estate. What you need to do now If you're an experienced Senior Network Engineer looking for your next contract and want to work in an environment where you'll be trusted to solve complex technical challenges rather than simply keep the lights on, apply now! 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)