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Senior IT Engineer (MSP) £37-45k + solid benefits Training & certification support, pension + more Burscough - hybrid working after probation The opportunity: If you're working in an MSP and you've reached the point where you're regularly handling the more complex technical issues, supporting other engineers and getting involved in projects, this could be worth a look. We're working with an MSP based in the West Lancs area looking for an experienced Senior IT Engineer to join their technical team. This is predominantly a 3rd line support position, so you'll be handling more complex escalations across customer environments, alongside getting involved in infrastructure improvements and project work. It's a broad technical role, so you won't be limited to one particular technology or spend every day dealing with the same issues. Day to day One day you could be troubleshooting a Microsoft 365 or Intune issue, working through an Active Directory problem or investigating something within Azure. The next you might be resolving a server issue, looking at a customer's networking infrastructure or supporting a project. You'll be working across Microsoft 365, Entra ID, Intune, Windows Server and Azure, alongside firewalls, switches, VLANs and VPNs. There's also the opportunity to get involved in projects, whether that's Microsoft 365 migrations, Modern Workplace deployments, server upgrades or improving existing customer infrastructure. Because this is an MSP environment, you'll also be dealing directly with customers, taking ownership of issues and making sure they're properly resolved and documented. Who we are looking for This will probably suit somebody who's already spent a good few years working within an MSP and has naturally progressed into handling more complex 3rd line support issues. You might already be a Senior IT Engineer or 3rd Line Engineer, or you could be a strong 2nd Line Engineer who's regularly handling escalations and looking for that next step. You'll need a solid grounding across Microsoft 365, Windows Server, Active Directory and Entra ID, with good hands-on Intune experience being particularly important. A good understanding of networking, Azure and general infrastructure troubleshooting will also be useful, alongside any experience supporting migrations or technical projects. More than anything, we're looking for someone who enjoys getting stuck into technical problems, takes ownership and is comfortable working across a variety of customer environments. The Next Steps If you're reading this thinking it sounds like the sort of role you've been looking for, let's have a conversation. If you've got a strong MSP background, you're comfortable at 3rd line level and you want a role offering a mix of technical support and project work, I'd be interested in speaking with you. Drop me a message, send your CV across or give Joe White at CRG TEC a call and I'll happily talk you through the role in more detail.

Senior IT Engineer and Modernisation Lead Location: Keighley, BD21 4BZ Salary: Competitive, DOE Contract: Full-time, permanent Join PFF and help shape the future of our technology! At PFF, our values guide how we work, collaborate and deliver results. We take ownership, put customers first, maintain high standards and continuously look for better ways of working. We are looking for a Senior IT Engineer and Modernisation Lead to play a key role in modernising our IT infrastructure across multiple manufacturing and packaging sites. This is an opportunity for an experienced IT professional to take technical ownership of infrastructure, cloud, cybersecurity and digital transformation projects while helping ensure our technology supports operational efficiency and business growth. A Day in the Life and the Impact You'll Make You'll provide senior technical expertise across our IT environment, acting as a key escalation point for complex infrastructure and systems issues. Working closely with our IT & Systems Manager, operational teams and external Managed Service Providers, you'll deliver technology improvements that make our systems more secure, reliable, scalable and effective. What You'll Do • Lead the modernisation and continuous improvement of our hybrid IT infrastructure across multiple locations. • Deliver infrastructure, cloud and workplace transformation projects to improve efficiency, resilience and user experience. • Administer and optimise Microsoft 365, Entra ID, Intune, Exchange Online, SharePoint and Active Directory environments. • Strengthen cybersecurity through effective security controls, vulnerability management and endpoint protection. • Develop reporting, analytics and automation solutions using technologies such as Power BI, SQL, Python and PowerShell. • Provide 2nd and 3rd line technical support, resolving complex issues and minimising operational disruption. • Work closely with manufacturing and operational teams to ensure technology supports production and business continuity. • Manage relationships with MSPs, software vendors and technology partners, ensuring agreed service levels and technical standards are delivered. • Identify opportunities to automate processes, improve system performance and reduce technical debt. • Support the development and delivery of technology roadmaps aligned with business objectives. What You'll Bring • Demonstrable 2nd/3rd line IT infrastructure and systems administration experience. • Strong Microsoft 365 experience, including Entra ID, Intune, Exchange Online, SharePoint and Microsoft Defender. • Experience administering Windows Server and Active Directory. • Proven experience delivering infrastructure upgrades, migrations and technology improvement projects. • Good knowledge of cybersecurity principles, including MFA, endpoint security, identity governance, patch management and vulnerability remediation. • Experience developing business intelligence, automation or reporting solutions using SQL, Power BI, Python or PowerShell. • Experience supporting multi-site operational environments. • Strong troubleshooting, analytical and problem-solving skills. • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills. • Experience working with third-party MSPs and technology providers. • A high level of ownership, accountability and customer focus. Nice to Have • Experience within manufacturing, packaging, FMCG or supply chain environments. • Microsoft technical certifications. • Cybersecurity certifications or formal security training. • Experience supporting ERP, production or manufacturing systems. • Knowledge of cloud transformation and digitalisation programmes. • Project management or project delivery experience. What You'll Receive for the Value You Bring • The opportunity to take a leading technical role in our IT modernisation programme. • Exposure to infrastructure, cloud, cybersecurity, automation and digital transformation projects. • A varied role working across multiple manufacturing and operational environments. • Primarily site-based working in Keighley, with travel between locations as required. • Hybrid working may be available subject to business requirements. • The opportunity to work closely with senior stakeholders, operational teams and external technology partners. Our Values At PFF how we achieve results is just as important as the results themselves. We expect our colleagues to demonstrate: One Team Own It Customer First Right First Time Better Every Day Make It Count If you're an experienced IT professional who enjoys solving complex problems, improving technology and taking ownership of modernisation projects, we'd love to hear from you. We are committed to fostering an inclusive, diverse and equitable workplace. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified individuals and are dedicated to ensuring our recruitment process is accessible to everyone.

Senior Site Reliability Engineer, GCP I'm recruiting for a Senior GCP Site Reliability Engineer to improve the reliability, scalability and performance of cloud-hosted services. This is a hands-on engineering role covering GCP, production Kubernetes, Terraform and Dynatrace, with a strong focus on automation, observability and reducing manual operational work. This is a long term contract based in Manchester (hybrid) and inside IR35 paying circa £500 a day. Key responsibilities: Improve availability, resilience and performance across GCP applications and platforms. Define SLIs, SLOs and error budgets to measure service health and guide improvements. Build actionable Dynatrace dashboards, distributed tracing and SLO-based alerting. Develop reusable Terraform modules and administer production Kubernetes environments. Automate operational tasks and enhance CI/CD pipelines. Lead incident response, root-cause analysis and improvements that prevent repeat failures. Experience required: Strong hands-on GCP engineering and production operations. Proven SRE experience across reliability, resilience and observability. Dynatrace instrumentation, monitoring and alerting. Terraform, Kubernetes, Docker and Linux/Unix. CI/CD tooling such as Jenkins, Azure DevOps or GitHub Actions. Scripting with Python, Groovy, Bash or PowerShell. Strong troubleshooting, cloud networking and security knowledge. GCP certification and experience within financial services or another regulated environment would be advantageous.

Description At , we are on a mission to find and work with leading banks all around the world who have the ambition to build rapid growth businesses, on our technology. Engine is Starling's software-as-a-service (SaaS) business, the technology that was built to power Starling Bank, and a year ago we split out as a separate business. has seen exceptional growth and success, and a large part of that is down to the fact that we have built our own modern technology from the ground up. The Engine technology platform is now available to banks and financial institutions all around the world, enabling them to benefit from the innovative digital features, and efficient back-office processes that has helped achieve Starling's success. Our technologists are at the very heart of Engine and enjoy working in a fast-paced environment that is all about building things, creating new stuff, and disruptive technology that keeps us on the cutting edge of fintech. We operate a flat structure to empower you to make decisions regardless of what your primary responsibilities may be, innovation and collaboration will be at the core of everything you do. Help is never far away in our open culture, you will find support in your team and from across the business, we are in this together! The way to thrive and shine within Engine is to be a self-driven individual and be able to take full ownership of everything around you: From building things, designing, and discovering to sharing knowledge with your colleagues and making sure all processes are efficient and productive to deliver the best possible results for our customers. Our purpose is underpinned by five values: Listen, Keep It Simple, Do The Right Thing, Own It, and Aim For Greatness. Hybrid Working We have a Hybrid approach to working here at Engine - our preference is that you're located within a commutable distance of one of our offices so that we're able to interact and collaborate in person. About Engineering at Engine by Starling - As a Security Engineer at Engine, you'll be working on helping to keep our infrastructure secure and compliant and our staff safe and productive. You'll be working on projects covering identity and access management, cloud and network security, vulnerability management, security monitoring, security hardening, compliance reviews, and more. It's a very varied role with lots of close interaction with the infrastructure, security engineering, cross-cutting and compliance teams. We are looking for an experienced Senior level GCP Security Engineer to join our established Security Engineering team, working closely with Information Security, Infrastructure and the various Engine Technology teams to make sure security is at the heart of all our technical processes. As our subject matter expert, you will take ownership of engineering the security foundations of our Google Cloud Platform environment. This is a hands-on role for a specialist with a proven track record of designing, building, and automating security controls specifically for GCP, including hardened GKE clusters. Engine by Starling engineers are excited about helping us deliver new features, regardless of what their primary tech stack may be. Hear from the team in our latest Blog or our case studies with Women in Tech. As a GCP Security Engineer, you will: Collaborate with stakeholders to define our Google Cloud security architecture (cloud identity, runtime security, security posture) Design, document, build and maintain a secure and scalable infrastructure on GCP using Infrastructure as Code Be part of the team responsible for safeguarding our systems, applications and data by ensuring secure user access, authentication and authorisation mechanisms are in place Engineer and automate technical controls within GCP to ensure and demonstrate continuous compliance with stringent standards such as PCI DSS and 3DS Drive security infrastructure deployments across our growing environments Perform regular security assessments, audits, threat modelling and architecture design reviews to identify risks and vulnerabilities, triage found risks, identify improvements appropriately and design controls to implement as corrective actions Lead incident response efforts, including investigation and remediation of security breaches Support our internal security awareness and training programs, advocating the DevSecOps mindset that we have created across our technology teams Requirements We're open-minded when it comes to hiring and we care more about aptitude and attitude than specific experience or qualifications. If you have an innate passion for security and care enough to find elegant solutions to difficult problems, we'd love to hear from you. What skills are essential: Mature understanding of cloud security architecture, with deep expertise in GCP and a proven track record Experience creating a GCP landing zone, configuring services such as organisation policies and VPC Service Controls A deep understanding of GCP IAM and its limitations Experience with service-oriented architecture using containers, distributed systems and immutable infrastructure on GCP (including GKE, Compute Engine, Shared VPC and Cloud SQL) Expertise in Kubernetes, securing clusters (GKE) and meshes (Cilium is preferable), networking best practices and RBAC implementation (CKA, CKS qualifications are a plus) Experience with Infrastructure as Code and infrastructure provisioning tools, particularly Terraform Experience configuring GCP-native security posture and threat management with Security Command Center Experience securing the software supply chain with Binary Authorization, Artifact Registry and Artifact Analysis Experience with key and secret management on GCP - Cloud KMS, Cloud External Key Manager (EKM) and Secret Manager - including cryptographic key ceremonies Experience with Workload Identity and Workload Identity Federation for keyless authentication of workloads and CI/CD Experience configuring and utilising cloud-native security logging, monitoring and detection services Strong programming skills - in security we write our own scripts for automation in Python, Go and other languages while contributing to open-source tools so we can utilise them In-depth knowledge of security principles, technologies, best practices, and threat detection and mitigation strategies Knowledge of common attack vectors and methodologies (OWASP Top 10, MITRE ATT&CK Framework and social engineering tactics) The ability to identify potential threats, attack vectors and vulnerabilities in systems and applications The ability to document security requirements from various stakeholders Excellent problem-solving, communication and active listening skills with an innate passion for security The ability to identify security gaps and create solutions to minimise risk and impact to us A proactive approach to staying updated with the latest security threats, vulnerabilities and mitigation techniques Thorough understanding of the incident response process (preparation, identification, containment, eradication, recovery, lessons learned) What skills are desirable: In-depth knowledge of network security, including core routing and switching concepts (TCP/IP, BGP, VPNs), security controls (firewalls, WAFs, IDS/IPS), and practical experience designing hybrid connectivity between GCP and on-premise environments Experience with data-residency and regulated-workload controls such as Assured Workloads and Access Transparency, relevant to deploying per-market for different banks' regulators Hands-on experience taking a company through security and compliance frameworks like NIST, SOC 2, ISO 27001 and PCI DSS Experience automating security controls and compliance checks against standards and frameworks including SOC 2, ISO 27001 and PCI DSS / 3DS Container security knowledge including container image provenance (e.g. Sigstore, Notary) with an in-depth knowledge of container runtimes, and an understanding of integrating security into the software development lifecycle Experience performing secure code reviews and security approvals, including the use of static and dynamic application security testing (SAST / DAST) tools Experience in cryptography management and enhancements Relevant security certifications such as ISC2 CC, CISSP, CCSP, CISM, AWS Security Specialty or GCP Professional Cloud Security Engineer The main part of our tech stack is listed below. We don't ask that you have experience in all of it, but if you do, that's great! Java, which makes up the majority of our backend codebase GCP and AWS - we're cloud-native Microservice-based architecture Kubernetes (GKE on GCP, EKS on AWS) TeamCity for CI/CD (with multiple production releases per day) Terraform and Grafana RDS and CloudSQL for PostgreSQL Our Interview Process: Interviewing is a two-way process and we want you to have the time and opportunity to get to know us, as much as we are getting to know you! Our interviews are conversational and we want to get the best from you, so come with questions and be curious. In general you can expect the below, following a chat with one of our Talent Team: Initial interview with an Engineer - 45 minutes Take-home technical test, to be discussed in the next interview Technical interview with some Engineers - 1 . click apply for full job details

Senior AV/IT Engineer (Teaching and Events) ISS - Service Management & Delivery Location: Bailrigg, Lancaster, UK Salary: £33,002 to £37,694 (Full-Time/Indefinite) Closing Date: Monday 26 October 2026 Interview Date: Friday 06 November 2026 Reference: 0628-26-R Information Systems Services (ISS) is seeking a talented and enthusiastic Senior AV/IT Engineer (Teaching and Events) to join our Campus IT team within Service Management and Delivery Section. The role is primarily based on the Lancaster University Bailrigg campus. As a Senior AV/IT Engineer (Teaching and Events), you will be part of a specialist team providing second-line support for the University's IT and audio-visual services, with a particular focus on teaching spaces, event venues and conference facilities. You will support the delivery of key University events and work closely with internal colleagues, external suppliers and contractors to implement and commission technical solutions as part of teaching space upgrades, refurbishments and new installations. The role encompasses a broad range of technologies, including IT infrastructure, audio systems, video collaboration solutions and presentation technologies, ensuring high-quality experiences for staff, students and visitors. You must have experience of working in a team-based IT service environment as well as experience of PC and AV systems. You will combine your Audio Visual, IT and problem-solving skills with a strong user-focus to ensure excellent service to the user community. Why Join Us? If you are passionate about technology, thrive in a hands-on technical environment and want to help deliver outstanding experiences for students, staff and visitors, we would love to hear from you. We are committed to creating a supportive, inclusive and collaborative community. We work together to deliver positive change and provide an outstanding experience for our students and staff. Lancaster University's beautiful Bailrigg campus offers an exceptional working environment, combining a vibrant and diverse community with stunning green parkland and landscaped surroundings. Staff benefit from a wide range of on-campus facilities, including a sports centre, cafés, shops, a library, post office, pre-school and multi-faith centre. There are also numerous staff networks, clubs and social groups, providing plenty of opportunities to connect with colleagues and become part of our welcoming community. Learn more about our employee benefits on the Lancaster University Jobs website . Applications Please use your application to provide evidence of your experience aligning to the person specification and Job description. Apply at the link below and please include a CV and covering letter. Applicants wishing to consider the Skilled Worker Route should ensure they meet the points requirement before applying. Further information can be found on the UK Visas and Immigration website. Further Details: Job Description Person Specification Please note: unless specified otherwise in the advert, all advertised roles are UK based. Find out what it's like to work at Lancaster University , including information on our wide range of employee benefits, support networks and our policies and facilities for a family-friendly workplace. The University recognises and celebrates good employment practice undertaken to address all inequality in higher education whilst promoting the importance and wellbeing for all our colleagues. We warmly welcome applicants from all sections of the community regardless of their age, religion, gender identity or expression, race, disability or sexual orientation, and are committed to promoting diversity, and equality of opportunity.

Senior Site Reliability Engineer Southampton HQ - 2 Times a week in Office Cloud, SaaS, AWS, The company deliver cutting-edge enterprise software solutions across both cloud and on-premises environments, empowering organisations to enhance customer experiences, maintain regulatory compliance, and proactively fight fraud. The company are trusted by businesses worldwide to drive seamless, intelligent customer interactions. In this role, you'll oversee the production environment by ensuring system availability and maintaining a comprehensive perspective on overall health. You'll develop tools and software to support and streamline the management of platform infrastructure and key applications. A major focus will be enhancing the dependability, performance, and delivery speed of our software products. You'll also be responsible for analysing and fine-tuning system performance to anticipate user demands and drive innovation. Additionally, you'll take the lead in providing operational support and technical oversight for several large-scale distributed applications. How You'll Contribute: Monitor and interpret system and application metrics to fine-tune performance and troubleshoot issues effectively Collaborate closely with developers to enhance service quality through thorough testing and structured release practices Engage in architectural discussions, manage platform operations, and contribute to capacity forecasting Design and implement automated solutions to build resilient, scalable systems Maintain a strong focus on delivering new features while ensuring stability and adherence to service level goals You'll Stand Out If You Have: Practical experience managing large-scale Kubernetes clusters; certifications in Kubernetes are a strong bonus Hands-on familiarity with the Grafana Observability Suite, including tools like Loki, Mimir, and Tempo Background in administering or developing with popular monitoring and automation tools such as Splunk, Datadog, PagerDuty, or Rundeck Experience using configuration management platforms like Ansible, Puppet, or Chef Professional certifications in cloud DevOps, such as AWS Certified DevOps Engineer or Google Cloud Professional DevOps Engineer, or similar credentials Do You Have What It Takes? 3-6 years of hands-on experience in a similar role, with a strong emphasis on systems engineering, automation, and service reliability Proficient in at least one programming language such as Python, Go, Java, or C#, along with scripting skills in Bash or PowerShell Solid grasp of cloud platforms like AWS, including an understanding of how core services like EC2, ECS, Lambda, and DynamoDB operate under reliability constraints Practical experience using infrastructure-as-code tools like CloudFormation or Terraform In-depth knowledge of CI/CD principles and hands-on experience with tools such as Jenkins, GitLab CI/CD, or CircleCI Strong understanding of containerization (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes) and microservices architecture Skilled in using observability and monitoring tools such as Prometheus, Grafana, ELK stack, or AWS CloudWatch Excellent analytical and troubleshooting abilities, especially within complex distributed systems Proven experience handling incident management and conducting blameless postmortems, including leading cross-functional teams through resolution and communication during critical outages Benefits Life Insurance - 4 x Annual Salary Private Medical Insurance Employee Assistance Programme Hybrid Working - 3 Days from Home GP Online Assistance Portal. + Much More Please click the "Apply" button to state your interest in this position. Spectrum IT Recruitment (South) Limited is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

Lead AI Engineer - Developer Productivity Manchester (hybrid, 2 days a week in the office) | Permanent | £100,000-£110,000 + bonus A leading digital and retail business in the global betting and gaming industry is looking for an engineer who'd rather prove what works than sell what's fashionable. With around 250 engineers building and running its platforms, the business wants to use LLMs and coding agents to help them deliver better software, faster, and to be able to show the evidence. This is a hands-on role. You'll work out where AI helps engineers and where it doesn't, build the tooling and workflows that make it work in real codebases, and measure the results honestly. You'll use the best available models, coding agents and open-source tools. This isn't a model-building or research role. What they're looking for: Strong professional software engineering experience, including building and operating production software Excellent programming and software design skills, with a solid grasp of testing, CI/CD and code review Hands-on experience building with LLM APIs, including tool calling and agentic workflows Day-to-day use of AI coding tools and agents on real codebases, with an evidence-based view of where they help and where they hurt A practical understanding of how LLMs and agents fail: plausible but wrong code, fixes that mask symptoms, tests gamed to pass, context limits and cost growth Experience integrating with Git platforms, CI/CD, issue trackers and observability tooling Experience designing evaluations for AI outputs, or comparable experimental rigour Python (or similar) and SQL for preparing code, documents and tickets for retrieval Credibility with engineers and the ability to influence without line authority, including winning over sceptics Helpful: Bitbucket, Jenkins/Harness, Docker, Kubernetes, AWS, FastAPI, MCP, DORA-style measurement, RAG and vector search, self-hosted open-weight models, or a regulated environment such as gambling or financial services Guidant, Carbon60, Lorien & SRG - The Vertage Group Portfolio are acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Senior IT Support Engineer Bedford Onsite (5 days per week, with regular travel to offices and sites) £40,000 £50,000 + £4,000 car allowance VIQU are partnering with a growing construction group looking to recruit a Senior IT Support Engineer to join its in-house IT team. This is a broad second and third line position offering genuine infrastructure ownership across a multi-site environment, covering Microsoft technologies, networking, endpoints and servers alongside new site deployments and wider infrastructure projects. The role would suit someone who enjoys taking technical problems through to resolution and wants exposure to a varied estate rather than a traditional ticket-focused support position. Key Responsibilities of the Senior IT Support Engineer: • Take ownership of second and third line escalations, resolving complex technical issues through to completion and addressing recurring problems at source. • Deliver IT for new site mobilisations and demobilisations, including connectivity, network configuration, segmentation and equipment provisioning. • Administer Microsoft 365, Exchange Online, Entra ID, Conditional Access and Intune across multiple environments. • Manage the Windows endpoint estate, including imaging, application deployment, patching, compliance and the ongoing transition from SCCM to Intune co-management. • Maintain Windows Server and Hyper-V infrastructure, covering builds, patching, backup and recovery. • Support and develop networking across offices and sites, including switching, firewalls, wireless, VPNs and site connectivity. • Contribute to infrastructure projects from initial scoping through to delivery and handover, working directly with third-party suppliers where required. • Maintain accurate service desk, asset and technical documentation while sharing knowledge across the wider IT team. Key Experience Required of the Senior IT Support Engineer: • Demonstrable experience taking ownership of infrastructure and resolving second and third line issues independently rather than routinely escalating them. • Strong hands-on experience administering Windows Server and Microsoft 365 environments • Solid networking fundamentals with the ability to troubleshoot issues across multi-site environments. • Comfortable engaging directly with technical suppliers and challenging delivery where necessary. • Strong organisation and prioritisation skills, with the ability to manage several technical workstreams simultaneously. • Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel regularly to offices and construction sites. • Relevant technical certifications are desirable but not essential, and previous construction industry experience is not required. Apply now to speak with VIQU IT in confidence, or reach out to Harjot Singh 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). For more exciting roles and opportunities like this, please follow us on IT Recruitment.

Description The Senior Microsoft Security Engineer (XDR, IRM, Deception Engineering) working within the Global Information and Cyber Security Defence (ICSD) function, is the technical leader for enterprise cyber deception and unified detection and response across the Microsoft security ecosystem. The role focuses on building, operating, and continuously evolving an enterprise-grade Insider Risk Management (IRM) and deception programme - including honeypots, honeytokens, decoy users, decoy devices, deceptive credentials, and breadcrumbs - fully integrated with Microsoft Defender XDR (Defender for Endpoint, Defender for Identity, Defender for Office 365, and Defender for Cloud Apps), Microsoft Sentinel, and Microsoft Security Copilot. The role exists to detect adversaries earlier in the kill chain by deceiving attackers into engaging with high-fidelity traps, while delivering unified detection, automated investigation, and response across endpoint, identity, email, and cloud workloads. It combines deep deception engineering expertise with hands-on Defender XDR mastery and the use of Agentic AI to drive proactive, intelligence-led, and largely autonomous security operations. The Role: Deception Engineering Leadership Own and lead the enterprise cyber deception programme end-to-end, including strategy, architecture, deployment, operations, and continuous improvement. Design, deploy, and operate a layered deception fabric across on-premises, hybrid, and multi-cloud environments using honeypots, honeytokens, decoy accounts, decoy devices, deceptive files / shares, and breadcrumbs. Act as the technical authority for deception engineering and Microsoft Defender XDR across the enterprise. Microsoft Defender XDR Leadership Lead the design, implementation, and optimisation of Microsoft Defender XDR across endpoint, identity, email, and cloud-app workloads. Integrate all deception signals (honeypot, honeytoken, decoy, breadcrumb) into Defender XDR and Microsoft Sentinel as first-class, high-fidelity detections. Define and enforce a unified detection and response strategy across the Microsoft security stack. Data Protection, DLP & Insider Risk Management Lead the design and implementation of Microsoft Purview Data Loss Prevention (DLP) policies across endpoints, cloud apps, and collaboration platforms Define and enforce data protection controls to prevent unauthorised data exfiltration and misuse Leverage Microsoft Insider Risk Management (IRM) to detect risky user behaviour, including data leaks, policy violations, and insider threats Correlate DLP, IRM, and identity signals with Microsoft Defender XDR to provide unified incident context Collaborate with Risk, Compliance, and Legal teams to align DLP and insider risk controls with regulatory and business requirements Continuously optimise detection use cases combining identity, data, and behavioural analytics Multi-Cloud Deception & Detection (AWS, GCP, OCI) Extend the deception programme and Defender-style detection capabilities consistently across AWS, GCP, and OCI, including: Cloud honeypots, decoy IAM roles, and honeytoken cloud credentials / API keys Control-plane, workload, container, and Kubernetes threat detection Cross-cloud identity and access misuse detection Ensure consistent detection, deception, and response coverage across hybrid and multi-cloud environments. Automation, Agentic AI & Continuous Improvement Contribute towards automation of deception deployment, detection, investigation, and response workflows using Microsoft Sentinel SOAR, Logic Apps, and Microsoft Security Copilot. Define KPIs and metrics covering deception engagement, detection coverage, and response maturity. Continuously improve detection, hunting, and deception capabilities to align with emerging threats and adversary tradecraft. Stakeholder Engagement & Technical Leadership Lead and grow a team of Defender XDR and Deception Engineers, setting technical direction, standards, and delivery priorities. Partner with SOC, CTI, Identity, Cloud, and Engineering teams to embed deception and Defender XDR detection into all enterprise platforms. Provide mentorship and leadership to deception engineers, detection engineers, threat hunters, and SOC analysts. Communicate deception strategy, detection coverage, residual risk, and security improvements to senior stakeholders. Qualifications What you'll bring: Required Skills & Experience: Hands-on experience with: Open-source and commercial deception / honeypot platforms (e.g., Thinkst Canary, T-Pot, Cowrie, OpenCanary, Zscaler Deception) Advanced KQL for detection engineering and threat hunting at scale Detection-as-code, CI/CD of detection content, and security content management Strong knowledge of adversary tradecraft and frameworks: MITRE ATT&CK, MITRE Engage, MITRE D3FEND, and the cyber kill chain Experience leveraging Agentic AI, Microsoft Security Copilot, or AI/ML in security operations (detection, hunting, IR, automation). Proven experience designing and operating enterprise cyber deception programmes (honeypots, honeytokens, decoy users, decoy devices, breadcrumbs) at scale. Extensive hands-on experience operating and engineering Microsoft Defender XDR (MDE, MDI, MDO, MDA) in large enterprises. Deep expertise across the Microsoft security stack, including: Microsoft Defender for Identity (MDI) deceptive accounts, deceptive devices, and honeytokens Microsoft Sentinel (analytics rules, workbooks, hunting, SOAR) Microsoft Security Copilot, automated investigation & response, and attack disruption Microsoft Defender for Cloud Apps and Defender for Cloud Proven experience leading incident response across identity, endpoint, email, and cloud domains. Strong scripting / automation experience (PowerShell, Python, or equivalent). Deep understanding of Zero Trust architecture and identity-centric defence. Preferred Qualifications: Experience contributing to red-team / purple-team exercises and breach-and-attack simulation (BAS) programmes. Microsoft certifications: Microsoft Certified: Security Operations Analyst Associate (SC-200) Microsoft Certified: Azure Security Engineer Associate (AZ-500) Microsoft Certified: Cybersecurity Architect Expert (SC-100) Industry certifications (CISSP, GCIA, GCFA, GCIH, OSCP, or equivalent) Cloud certifications across AWS, GCP, or OCI What we offer: Enjoy a benefits package designed to help you thrive, both professionally and personally. You'll receive 25 days of annual leave plus an extra WTW day to relax and recharge. Our comprehensive health and wellbeing offering includes private healthcare, life insurance, group income protection, and regular health assessments, all giving you peace of mind. Secure your future with our defined contribution pension scheme, featuring matched contributions up to 10% from the company. We support your growth and balance with hybrid working options, access to an employee assistance programme, and a fully paid volunteer day to make a difference in your community. On top of these, you can opt into a variety of additional perks including an electric vehicle car scheme, share scheme, cycle-to-work programme, dental and optical cover, critical illness protection, and much more. Start making the most of your career and wellbeing with a range of benefits tailored for you. Equal Opportunity Employer We're committed to equal employment opportunity and provide application, interview and workplace adjustments and accommodations to all applicants. If you foresee any barriers, from the application process through to joining WTW, please email

Senior IT Infrastructure & Server Engineer / 3rd Line Support Analyst (hands on) An urgent start required! Leading E-commerce Company Hybrid 2 days per week onsite Month FTC Potential to Become Permanent ARCA is proud to be working with a leading e-commerce company that is looking for a hands-on Senior IT Infrastructure & Server Engineer / 3rd Line Support Analyst to join its infrastructure team on an initial month fixed-term contract, with the potential for the role to become permanent. This is a great opportunity for an experienced infrastructure or 3rd line support professional who enjoys being hands-on with technology, troubleshooting complex issues and getting involved in infrastructure projects and improvements. You ll be part of a team responsible for maintaining and evolving a large-scale Microsoft infrastructure environment, supporting both on-premises and cloud technologies. You ll act as a technical escalation point for complex issues, take ownership of major incidents and help deliver infrastructure changes and improvements. The Role As a Senior IT Infrastructure Analyst, you will: Provide hands-on 3rd line infrastructure and technical support, working closely with the Service Desk and wider IT teams. Act as a technical escalation point for complex infrastructure issues and troubleshoot problems through to resolution. Take a technical lead during P1/P2 major incidents, coordinating activity across relevant resolver teams. Support and maintain a hybrid Microsoft infrastructure environment, covering both cloud and on-premises technologies. Work extensively with Microsoft Azure, Entra ID, Active Directory and Microsoft 365. Manage and support the end-user computing environment using Microsoft Configuration Manager (MECM/ConfigMgr) and Intune. Support Windows Server and desktop environments, including patching, upgrades, certificates and platform optimisation. Work with virtualisation technologies including VMware and Hyper-V. Support software deployment, provisioning and policy compliance through ConfigMgr and Intune. Investigate recurring issues, carry out root cause analysis and implement preventative solutions. Contribute to infrastructure projects, technical changes and service improvements from planning through to implementation and testing. Maintain technical documentation and help establish infrastructure standards and best practice. Participate in a 24/7 on-call rota for business-critical services. About You We re looking for someone who is technically strong, hands-on and comfortable operating at 3rd line level . You ll ideally have experience working within a sizeable corporate or enterprise IT environment and be confident troubleshooting across a broad Microsoft infrastructure estate. You should have strong experience with: Microsoft Azure Local Microsoft 365 Windows Server and desktop environments Microsoft Configuration Manager (MECM / ConfigMgr) Microsoft Intune / Endpoint Management Basic networking and infrastructure troubleshooting Experience with SQL Server, Citrix, DNS, Always On VPN, Managed File Transfer (MFT), FTPS/SFTP and enterprise backup solutions would also be beneficial. You ll be a strong problem solver with a methodical approach to troubleshooting, good communication skills and the ability to take ownership of issues from initial investigation through to resolution. What's on Offer? month FTC Potential opportunity to become permanent Hybrid working 2 days per week in the office Opportunity to join a well-established and recognisable e-commerce business A genuinely hands-on infrastructure / 3rd line role Exposure to a broad Microsoft, cloud and on-premises technology environment The opportunity to make a real impact through infrastructure improvements and automation If you re an experienced 3rd Line Support Analyst, Infrastructure Analyst, Infrastructure Engineer or Senior Infrastructure Engineer with strong Microsoft, Azure, ConfigMgr and Intune experience, we d be keen to hear from you.

Senior IT Infrastructure & Server Engineer / 3rd Line Support (hands on) An urgent start required! Leading E-commerce Company Hybrid 2 days per week onsite Month FTC Potential to Become Permanent ARCA is proud to be working with a leading e-commerce company that is looking for a hands-on Senior IT Infrastructure & Server Engineer / 3rd Line Support Analyst to join its infrastructure team on an initial month fixed-term contract, with the potential for the role to become permanent. This is a great opportunity for an experienced infrastructure or 3rd line support professional who enjoys being hands-on with technology, troubleshooting complex issues and getting involved in infrastructure projects and improvements. You ll be part of a team responsible for maintaining and evolving a large-scale Microsoft infrastructure environment, supporting both on-premises and cloud technologies. You ll act as a technical escalation point for complex issues, take ownership of major incidents and help deliver infrastructure changes and improvements. The Role As a Senior IT Infrastructure Analyst, you will: Provide hands-on 3rd line infrastructure and technical support, working closely with the Service Desk and wider IT teams. Act as a technical escalation point for complex infrastructure issues and troubleshoot problems through to resolution. Take a technical lead during P1/P2 major incidents, coordinating activity across relevant resolver teams. Support and maintain a hybrid Microsoft infrastructure environment, covering both cloud and on-premises technologies. Work extensively with Microsoft Azure, Entra ID, Active Directory and Microsoft 365. Manage and support the end-user computing environment using Microsoft Configuration Manager (MECM/ConfigMgr) and Intune. Support Windows Server and desktop environments, including patching, upgrades, certificates and platform optimisation. Work with virtualisation technologies including VMware and Hyper-V. Support software deployment, provisioning and policy compliance through ConfigMgr and Intune. Investigate recurring issues, carry out root cause analysis and implement preventative solutions. Contribute to infrastructure projects, technical changes and service improvements from planning through to implementation and testing. Maintain technical documentation and help establish infrastructure standards and best practice. Participate in a 24/7 on-call rota for business-critical services. About You We re looking for someone who is technically strong, hands-on and comfortable operating at 3rd line level . You ll ideally have experience working within a sizeable corporate or enterprise IT environment and be confident troubleshooting across a broad Microsoft infrastructure estate. You should have strong experience with: Microsoft Azure Local Microsoft 365 Windows Server and desktop environments Microsoft Configuration Manager (MECM / ConfigMgr) Microsoft Intune / Endpoint Management Basic networking and infrastructure troubleshooting Experience with SQL Server, Citrix, DNS, Always On VPN, Managed File Transfer (MFT), FTPS/SFTP and enterprise backup solutions would also be beneficial. You ll be a strong problem solver with a methodical approach to troubleshooting, good communication skills and the ability to take ownership of issues from initial investigation through to resolution. What's on Offer? month FTC Potential opportunity to become permanent Hybrid working 2 days per week in the office Opportunity to join a well-established and recognisable e-commerce business A genuinely hands-on infrastructure / 3rd line role Exposure to a broad Microsoft, cloud and on-premises technology environment The opportunity to make a real impact through infrastructure improvements and automation If you re an experienced 3rd Line Support Analyst, Infrastructure Analyst, Infrastructure Engineer or Senior Infrastructure Engineer with strong Microsoft, Azure, ConfigMgr and Intune experience, we d be keen to hear from you.

Opportunity for a Senior Fullstack Engineer to join a software consultancy as they go through a scale-up following a number of significant project wins in the iGaming industry. The company is at the forefront of AI-native software engineering, they employ over 500 people and have a strong presence across the UK. As a Senior Fullstack Engineer, you ll join a product-based team with a "you build it, you run it" mentality, owning all aspects of the systems you work on, from design through to deployment and supporting them in production. Skills: Java and Spring Boot TypeScript (Vue or React) REST APIs and Kafka event-driven systems AWS (including S3, Lambda, ECS, EKS, MSK) TDD, CI/CD and IaC Observability AI assisted engineering The money is good too up to £82k plus benefits including remote working. To be suitable for this role you must be UK based have prior experience in the iGaming, betting or FS industries. If you're interested and would like to know more, please apply through this advert and I'll be in touch.

Job Title: Senior Safety & Security Engineer Location: Ideally located in EH9 , EH10, EH13, EH15, EH16, EH17, EH21, EH22, EH27 Salary: Competitive Type: Permanent Sector: Public Sector Job Description Our Security engineering team, is at the heart of our business. Multi-skilled across multiple technologies and product ranges, our engineers possess a wide range of knowledge built up over many years. Customer service oriented and driven to deliver the very best levels of engineering, our engineers take pride in their daily work. This role will include a programme of mentored training and development to assist the individual as required, but also with a view to future progression and succession planning. Responsibilities: Servicing on our wide range of Enterprise Level CCTV and Access Control Systems, including Fire Detection and Intruder Alarm Systems. Retrofit upgrades / extensions to existing systems as part of remedial works packages. Provide high levels of customer service. Reactive call outs to site, with an aim to provide a first-time fix. Provide on-site technical support and solutions to customers during both reactive and planned visits. Complete documentation in line with company standards. Work as part of a 24/7 on call rota. Advise customers on the latest products and services to improve efficiency. Adhering to compliance requirements for Health and Safety, Environmental, Quality, Information Security and Data Protection relevant to your job, function and location. Qualifications For development purposes the following knowledge, skills and experience are required. Experience: Good communication, interpersonal and organisational skills. Must be able to work independently and as part of a team. Flexible and self-motivated. Full UK manual driving licence. DBS clearance (for working in public sector environments). Skills: Technical expertise in predominant skillset area and deep understanding of Electronic Security and Life Safety Systems. Enterprise level system experience in CCTV and Fire alarm systems (desirable). An understanding of both conventional and addressable Fire alarm systems including Gent. Competent admin skills with sound working knowledge of internal business systems. Sound commercial awareness, knowledge of design and pricing of systems and upgrades. Service oriented but can interchange on Install related tasks when required. Good verbal communicator. Excellent team player and relationship builder. Previous employment within a BAFE/ SSAIB/ NSI accredited company (desirable). Valid CSCS/ECS Card (desirable). IPAF/ PASMA/ Asbestos Awareness certification (desirable). Knowledge of industry standard manufacturers. Behaviours: Can-do attitude and will to succeed. Empathetic and supportive. Best practice delivery focused. Benefits We offer a competitive remuneration package reflective of the candidate s skills and experience, along with a range of benefits typical for roles within the IT sector , including: Generous holiday entitlement Contributory pension scheme Healthcare and wellbeing programmes Professional development and training opportunities Flexible working arrangements subject to business needs Employee assistance programmes How to Apply If you are a proactive and detail-oriented professional looking to make a meaningful impact within a dynamic organisation, we welcome your application. Please submit your CV and complete the application form . We can only accept candidates who have the Right To Work in the UK

Senior Site Reliability Engineer Up to £70,000 per annum plus bonus and on call allowance (circa £5,000 per annum) Milton Keynes (2 days on site a week) VIQU have partnered with a well-established SaaS company who are going through a significant platform transformation. and so are hiring for a Senior Site Reliability Engineer to build stability, respond to live incidents, and assist with system upkeep. The role will also play a key part in on implementing and adopting new tooling and processes surrounding the wider transformation. This is a genuine opportunity to own and operate how the cloud function works, and progress into a team lead position as the team grows. The client is hiring for two seperate roles, one focused on their Azure platform, another focused on their AWS platform. Both roles require hands on experience with IaC, Containerisation and Monitoring/Observability tools. Experience required for the Senior Site Reliability Engineer: Previous experience as a Site Reliability Engineer or similar (cloud, infrastructure, DevOps or platform engineering) within a customer facing environment e.g SaaS or MSP. Strong hands-on experience with either Azure or AWS. Experience with Infrastructure as Code / Terraform, Container orchestration (Kubernetes, EKS or AKS), and monitoring and observability tooling (Prometheus, Grafana, Datadog, or Azure Monitor). Ability to implement new processes, and tools, ensuring the wider development and support teams adopts new ways of working. Ability to communicate across internal teams and external customers. Skilled in networking across both Azure and on premise environments. Either Windows or Linux systems administration skills (Linux preferred). Previous use of AI tools to enhance efficiency. Job Duties of the Senior Site Reliability Engineer Utilise various technologies (Terraform, Kubernetes ect) to manage provision, and configure servers and networks, and automate application lifecycles. Regularly use Datadog and other observability tools for application performance monitoring. Implement new ways of working, helping to shape how the organisation responds and recovers to incidents. Take ownership of incident resolutions. Actively drive down key reliability metrics (MTTR, incident frequency, on-call toil) by evaluating key incidents. Work on an a on call rota, ensuring you are available to respond to incidents during this time. Identify areas for automation and help implement changes that raise the bar for reliability. Apply now to speak with VIQU IT in confidence. Or reach out to Jack McManus via the (url removed) Do you know someone great? We ll thank you with up to £1,000 if your referral is successful (terms apply). For more exciting roles and opportunities like this, please follow us on IT Recruitment

Senior Azure Cloud & Security Engineer Glasgow/Hybrid (2 days a week in the office) Salary up to £48,000 Our client, an established online education provider based in Glasgow, runs its learning platform and business systems on Microsoft Azure and Microsoft 365. They're looking for a senior engineer to take ownership of the security, networking and identity of that environment and set the standard for how it's run. This is a hands-on role with real influence. You'll be the go-to person for Azure security, working with the IT team, developers and external partners to keep the platform secure, compliant and well run. What you'll be doing Designing and running Azure networking: VNets, NSGs, DNS, private endpoints, Azure Front Door and WAF Owning Entra ID, Conditional Access, PIM and RBAC, including joiner, mover and leaver automation with HR Leading the technical side of PCI DSS v4.0 compliance and NIST alignment, from controls and evidence through to audits Building automation with Logic Apps, Function Apps and PowerShell Securing the MySQL and SQL Managed Instance estate alongside a specialist database partner Managing MSP and consultant relationships, and coaching colleagues What you'll bring 5+ years' hands-on experience with Azure in production Strong Azure networking and Entra ID skills Experience working to PCI DSS, NIST, ISO 27001 or Cyber Essentials Plus Confident PowerShell scripting The ability to explain technical risk in plain English It would be a bonus if you know Intune and M365, infrastructure as code (Bicep or Terraform), or Defender for Cloud and Sentinel, or if you hold certifications such as AZ-500, SC-300 or AZ-700. Bright Purple is proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We partner with clients who share our commitment to diversity and inclusion across the industry.