World Class Defence Organisation based in Stevenage, Hertfordshire is currently looking to recruit a Development and Production Test Engineer - Electronic / Electrical subcontractor on an initial 12 month contract. The department are keen to hear from candidates from a background with either RF / Microwave skills or candidates that have strong Test, Diagnostics, Repair Engineering skills. Hourly Rate: £36.00ph (Umbrella). Time and a quarter Overtime rate for hours worked over 37 hours Contract Duration: 12 Months (initially and then ongoing and long-term thereafter) Your responsibilities: Providing test engineering support to operators on the shopfloor, including supporting the introduction of new test equipment. Testing and diagnosing complex electrical/electronic systems, sub-assemblies and circuit cards down to component level. Generating test specifications, operator instructions and technical reports - based on higher-level requirements and information. Promptly identifying remedial and corrective actions to allow Manufacturing to continue in line with the programme, following production test failures. Supporting meetings with Quality and Operations to provide status updates on Test Engineering actions and investigations. Skillset/experience: Must have significant experience with measurement and test principles, and associated test equipment. Electronic system and sub-system level fault finding. CADMID product lifecycle for test equipment is desirable. RF and microwave technology at subsystem level would be an advantage. MS Office skills including technical specification and report preparation. High Voltage training/awareness. SAP Beneficial Are you intrigued? Apply now! Lukas - / Working with Certain Advantage We go the extra mile to match top talent with the right opportunities. Whether you're looking to make a big impact or take the next step in your career, we're here to support you. We work with businesses across the UK in Engineering, IT, Finance, and Marketing. If this role isn't for you, visit certainadvantage.co.uk to sign up for job alerts and career advice.
13/11/2026
Full time
World Class Defence Organisation based in Stevenage, Hertfordshire is currently looking to recruit a Development and Production Test Engineer - Electronic / Electrical subcontractor on an initial 12 month contract. The department are keen to hear from candidates from a background with either RF / Microwave skills or candidates that have strong Test, Diagnostics, Repair Engineering skills. Hourly Rate: £36.00ph (Umbrella). Time and a quarter Overtime rate for hours worked over 37 hours Contract Duration: 12 Months (initially and then ongoing and long-term thereafter) Your responsibilities: Providing test engineering support to operators on the shopfloor, including supporting the introduction of new test equipment. Testing and diagnosing complex electrical/electronic systems, sub-assemblies and circuit cards down to component level. Generating test specifications, operator instructions and technical reports - based on higher-level requirements and information. Promptly identifying remedial and corrective actions to allow Manufacturing to continue in line with the programme, following production test failures. Supporting meetings with Quality and Operations to provide status updates on Test Engineering actions and investigations. Skillset/experience: Must have significant experience with measurement and test principles, and associated test equipment. Electronic system and sub-system level fault finding. CADMID product lifecycle for test equipment is desirable. RF and microwave technology at subsystem level would be an advantage. MS Office skills including technical specification and report preparation. High Voltage training/awareness. SAP Beneficial Are you intrigued? Apply now! Lukas - / Working with Certain Advantage We go the extra mile to match top talent with the right opportunities. Whether you're looking to make a big impact or take the next step in your career, we're here to support you. We work with businesses across the UK in Engineering, IT, Finance, and Marketing. If this role isn't for you, visit certainadvantage.co.uk to sign up for job alerts and career advice.
Harnham - Data & Analytics Recruitment
Watford, Hertfordshire
Principal Insight & Analytics Analyst Watford (3 days per week) Up to £95,000 + Benefits This is a high-impact leadership opportunity for an experienced analytics professional looking to shape strategy, influence senior stakeholders, and drive the direction of an advanced analytics function. You'll combine hands-on technical expertise with leadership responsibilities, helping organisations make better decisions through data, insight, and analytical innovation. The Company They are a data-driven organisation undergoing significant digital and analytical transformation. Analytics sits at the heart of key business decisions, with strong investment in data platforms, advanced analytics, and business intelligence capabilities. The environment is highly collaborative, offering significant visibility across senior leadership teams and the opportunity to influence strategic priorities through data-led thinking. The Role You will: Lead the design, development and delivery of advanced analytics products and insight frameworks Partner with senior stakeholders to translate business challenges into analytical solutions Shape analytics roadmaps and prioritise initiatives based on commercial impact Deliver hands-on advanced analytics using SQL, Python or R, Power BI and statistical modelling techniques Drive best practice across analytics, experimentation, forecasting, segmentation and measurement Collaborate with data engineering and technology teams to improve data infrastructure and analytical capabilities Own the lifecycle of key analytics products from discovery through to implementation and adoption Coach, mentor and develop analysts across the wider function Establish technical standards, governance and quality assurance processes Present complex analytical findings and recommendations to senior leadership audiences Your Skills & Experience Strong commercial experience in advanced analytics, insight or data science environments Expert-level SQL skills and advanced capability in Python or R Experience building and scaling analytical products, dashboards, measurement frameworks or insight solutions Strong understanding of data modelling, analytical engineering, ETL processes and data quality principles Experience applying forecasting, experimentation, segmentation, statistical modelling or machine learning techniques Proven ability to influence senior stakeholders and translate complex findings into business action Strong leadership, mentoring and people development experience Experience operating within cross-functional or agile delivery environments What They Offer Salary up to £95,000 Competitive bonus and comprehensive benefits package Hybrid working with 3 days per week in Watford Private healthcare and enhanced pension contributions Significant exposure to executive stakeholders and strategic business initiatives Opportunity to shape the direction of a growing analytics function Clear progression opportunities within a highly data-driven organisation How to Apply If you're looking for a senior analytics leadership role where you can drive strategy, develop analytical capability and deliver measurable business impact, please apply for a confidential discussion.
13/11/2026
Full time
Principal Insight & Analytics Analyst Watford (3 days per week) Up to £95,000 + Benefits This is a high-impact leadership opportunity for an experienced analytics professional looking to shape strategy, influence senior stakeholders, and drive the direction of an advanced analytics function. You'll combine hands-on technical expertise with leadership responsibilities, helping organisations make better decisions through data, insight, and analytical innovation. The Company They are a data-driven organisation undergoing significant digital and analytical transformation. Analytics sits at the heart of key business decisions, with strong investment in data platforms, advanced analytics, and business intelligence capabilities. The environment is highly collaborative, offering significant visibility across senior leadership teams and the opportunity to influence strategic priorities through data-led thinking. The Role You will: Lead the design, development and delivery of advanced analytics products and insight frameworks Partner with senior stakeholders to translate business challenges into analytical solutions Shape analytics roadmaps and prioritise initiatives based on commercial impact Deliver hands-on advanced analytics using SQL, Python or R, Power BI and statistical modelling techniques Drive best practice across analytics, experimentation, forecasting, segmentation and measurement Collaborate with data engineering and technology teams to improve data infrastructure and analytical capabilities Own the lifecycle of key analytics products from discovery through to implementation and adoption Coach, mentor and develop analysts across the wider function Establish technical standards, governance and quality assurance processes Present complex analytical findings and recommendations to senior leadership audiences Your Skills & Experience Strong commercial experience in advanced analytics, insight or data science environments Expert-level SQL skills and advanced capability in Python or R Experience building and scaling analytical products, dashboards, measurement frameworks or insight solutions Strong understanding of data modelling, analytical engineering, ETL processes and data quality principles Experience applying forecasting, experimentation, segmentation, statistical modelling or machine learning techniques Proven ability to influence senior stakeholders and translate complex findings into business action Strong leadership, mentoring and people development experience Experience operating within cross-functional or agile delivery environments What They Offer Salary up to £95,000 Competitive bonus and comprehensive benefits package Hybrid working with 3 days per week in Watford Private healthcare and enhanced pension contributions Significant exposure to executive stakeholders and strategic business initiatives Opportunity to shape the direction of a growing analytics function Clear progression opportunities within a highly data-driven organisation How to Apply If you're looking for a senior analytics leadership role where you can drive strategy, develop analytical capability and deliver measurable business impact, please apply for a confidential discussion.
AI Architect - Generative AI & Agentic AI Key Responsibilities Define and lead the architecture, design and implementation strategy for enterprise-scale Artificial Intelligence and Generative AI solutions. Establish architectural patterns and technical standards for the adoption of Large Language Models (LLMs), Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG), Agentic AI and intelligent automation across business applications. Design scalable AI architectures incorporating foundation models, embedding technologies, vector databases, knowledge retrieval, orchestration frameworks and enterprise integration services. Define strategies for integrating AI capabilities into existing enterprise technology landscapes, ensuring interoperability, security, scalability and alignment with wider technology architecture principles. Lead the design of Agentic AI solutions, including autonomous agents, multi-agent collaboration, reasoning workflows, tool integration and intelligent process orchestration. Evaluate and recommend appropriate AI models, platforms, frameworks and infrastructure based on business requirements, technical suitability, performance, cost and long-term maintainability. Define architectural approaches for RAG pipelines, knowledge management, semantic search, contextual retrieval and enterprise data integration. Establish standards and architectural guidelines for prompt engineering, model selection, fine-tuning, model evaluation and AI solution optimisation. Drive the development of responsible AI architectures, incorporating governance, security, data privacy, explain ability, bias mitigation and appropriate safety controls. Define deployment and operational strategies for AI solutions, including cloud architecture, containerisation, scalability, monitoring, resilience and ongoing model life cycle management. Provide technical leadership throughout the solution life cycle, from architecture and proof of concept through to engineering delivery and production deployment. Work closely with business stakeholders, enterprise architects, data teams and engineering functions to translate strategic business objectives into robust AI architecture solutions. Provide architectural oversight, technical direction and guidance to engineering teams, ensuring implementation aligns with agreed architectural principles and design standards. Stay informed of emerging AI technologies, frameworks and architectural approaches, identifying opportunities to improve enterprise capabilities and accelerate AI adoption. Essential Qualifications and Skills Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology or a related technical discipline. 12+ years of experience across software engineering, solution architecture or technical design, with a strong background in enterprise application development. Minimum 2 years of hands-on experience designing and delivering Generative AI and LLM-based solutions. Strong understanding of modern AI architectures, including foundation models, transformer architectures, embeddings, RAG, semantic search and vector database technologies. Extensive experience designing Agentic AI architectures, including autonomous agents, multi-agent orchestration, reasoning-based workflows and intelligent tool integration. Experience with AI orchestration and development frameworks, alongside a strong understanding of their architectural capabilities and limitations. Strong understanding of LLM integration patterns, model selection, prompt engineering, fine-tuning approaches and context management. Experience designing enterprise AI platforms and integrating AI capabilities with APIs, microservices, data platforms and existing business applications. Understanding of vector databases, knowledge retrieval architectures, distributed data processing and enterprise search technologies. Strong knowledge of cloud-native architecture and experience designing solutions across major cloud environments. Understanding of MLOps, LLMOps, model life cycle management, evaluation frameworks, observability and production monitoring. Knowledge of enterprise security architecture, identity and access management, data protection, responsible AI and regulatory considerations. Strong software engineering foundation, ideally with practical development experience in Python and familiarity with REST APIs, microservices and distributed systems. Ability to produce architecture designs, technical specifications, solution blueprints and implementation guidelines. Proven ability to provide technical leadership, influence architectural decisions and guide engineering teams through complex technology implementations. Desirable Qualifications and Skills Experience delivering AI or advanced analytics solutions within regulated, data-intensive or complex enterprise environments. Exposure to financial services, insurance or other industries with complex business processes and data requirements. Experience defining enterprise AI strategies, reference architectures, technology roadmaps and AI adoption frameworks. Knowledge of enterprise integration patterns and large-scale application modernisation. Familiarity with Java-based enterprise application development and associated Back End technologies. Experience establishing AI governance frameworks, architecture review processes and technology standards. Experience leading technical teams and working across architecture, engineering, data and business functions.
13/11/2026
Full time
AI Architect - Generative AI & Agentic AI Key Responsibilities Define and lead the architecture, design and implementation strategy for enterprise-scale Artificial Intelligence and Generative AI solutions. Establish architectural patterns and technical standards for the adoption of Large Language Models (LLMs), Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG), Agentic AI and intelligent automation across business applications. Design scalable AI architectures incorporating foundation models, embedding technologies, vector databases, knowledge retrieval, orchestration frameworks and enterprise integration services. Define strategies for integrating AI capabilities into existing enterprise technology landscapes, ensuring interoperability, security, scalability and alignment with wider technology architecture principles. Lead the design of Agentic AI solutions, including autonomous agents, multi-agent collaboration, reasoning workflows, tool integration and intelligent process orchestration. Evaluate and recommend appropriate AI models, platforms, frameworks and infrastructure based on business requirements, technical suitability, performance, cost and long-term maintainability. Define architectural approaches for RAG pipelines, knowledge management, semantic search, contextual retrieval and enterprise data integration. Establish standards and architectural guidelines for prompt engineering, model selection, fine-tuning, model evaluation and AI solution optimisation. Drive the development of responsible AI architectures, incorporating governance, security, data privacy, explain ability, bias mitigation and appropriate safety controls. Define deployment and operational strategies for AI solutions, including cloud architecture, containerisation, scalability, monitoring, resilience and ongoing model life cycle management. Provide technical leadership throughout the solution life cycle, from architecture and proof of concept through to engineering delivery and production deployment. Work closely with business stakeholders, enterprise architects, data teams and engineering functions to translate strategic business objectives into robust AI architecture solutions. Provide architectural oversight, technical direction and guidance to engineering teams, ensuring implementation aligns with agreed architectural principles and design standards. Stay informed of emerging AI technologies, frameworks and architectural approaches, identifying opportunities to improve enterprise capabilities and accelerate AI adoption. Essential Qualifications and Skills Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology or a related technical discipline. 12+ years of experience across software engineering, solution architecture or technical design, with a strong background in enterprise application development. Minimum 2 years of hands-on experience designing and delivering Generative AI and LLM-based solutions. Strong understanding of modern AI architectures, including foundation models, transformer architectures, embeddings, RAG, semantic search and vector database technologies. Extensive experience designing Agentic AI architectures, including autonomous agents, multi-agent orchestration, reasoning-based workflows and intelligent tool integration. Experience with AI orchestration and development frameworks, alongside a strong understanding of their architectural capabilities and limitations. Strong understanding of LLM integration patterns, model selection, prompt engineering, fine-tuning approaches and context management. Experience designing enterprise AI platforms and integrating AI capabilities with APIs, microservices, data platforms and existing business applications. Understanding of vector databases, knowledge retrieval architectures, distributed data processing and enterprise search technologies. Strong knowledge of cloud-native architecture and experience designing solutions across major cloud environments. Understanding of MLOps, LLMOps, model life cycle management, evaluation frameworks, observability and production monitoring. Knowledge of enterprise security architecture, identity and access management, data protection, responsible AI and regulatory considerations. Strong software engineering foundation, ideally with practical development experience in Python and familiarity with REST APIs, microservices and distributed systems. Ability to produce architecture designs, technical specifications, solution blueprints and implementation guidelines. Proven ability to provide technical leadership, influence architectural decisions and guide engineering teams through complex technology implementations. Desirable Qualifications and Skills Experience delivering AI or advanced analytics solutions within regulated, data-intensive or complex enterprise environments. Exposure to financial services, insurance or other industries with complex business processes and data requirements. Experience defining enterprise AI strategies, reference architectures, technology roadmaps and AI adoption frameworks. Knowledge of enterprise integration patterns and large-scale application modernisation. Familiarity with Java-based enterprise application development and associated Back End technologies. Experience establishing AI governance frameworks, architecture review processes and technology standards. Experience leading technical teams and working across architecture, engineering, data and business functions.
Job Title: Operational Resilience Architecture/Enterprise Architect - Operational Resilience Location: London Working arrangement : Hybrid - 2-3 days per week in the office Contract duration: 6 months, with potential for extension Rate: Highly competitive Status : Inside IR35 The Opportunity We are seeking an experienced Operational Resilience Architecture Lead/Enterprise Architect to play a key role in a strategic technology resilience and modernisation programme within a highly regulated financial services environment. This is an opportunity to play a key role in improving and modernising the organisation's existing operational resilience capabilities, ensuring that its technology architecture, processes and frameworks align with regulatory expectations and business requirements. Working at Director level, you will combine architectural expertise with a strong understanding of operational resilience, helping the organisation assess its current capabilities, identify gaps and define the future-state architecture and resilience framework The role will also involve engaging with senior stakeholders, communicating technical recommendations at executive level and ensuring architecture decisions support regulatory expectations, particularly those of the PRA and FCA, alongside DORA where relevant. Essential Experience and Skills We are particularly interested in candidates with: Experience in technology architecture, enterprise architecture or senior technical leadership. Strong experience within banking, capital markets or another highly regulated financial services environment. Experience regulatory requirements relating to operational resilience, particularly DORA, PRA and/or FCA. Proven experience designing, assessing or enhancing operational resilience frameworks and capabilities. Experience leading or contributing significantly to operational resilience transformation, technology modernisation or regulatory remediation programmes. Understanding of UK operational resilience expectations, including PRA/FCA requirements, Important Business Services, Impact Tolerances, service mapping and scenario testing. Experience across one or more architecture domains, including Enterprise, Solution, Application, Infrastructure or Cloud Architecture. Ability to assess existing resilience capabilities, identify gaps and define improvement strategies and target architecture roadmaps. Strong understanding of high availability, disaster recovery, cyber recovery, fault tolerance, business continuity and technology recoverability. Experience working across cloud, infrastructure, applications, data, integration and security teams. Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to translate complex technical concepts into clear business recommendations. Proven ability to lead projects or architecture workstreams and influence senior stakeholders without necessarily having direct people-management responsibility. Key Responsibilities Assess the existing operational and technology resilience framework, identify gaps and recommend improvements or a new target framework where required. Define and lead the target architecture and transition roadmap for the organisation's operational resilience modernisation programme. Translate business resilience requirements, Important Business Services and Impact Tolerances into practical technology architecture solutions. Work across applications, infrastructure, cloud, data, integration, cyber security and third-party services to improve end-to-end resilience. Identify technology risks, single points of failure, Legacy dependencies and concentration risks, recommending appropriate mitigation strategies. Define architecture principles and design standards covering high availability, disaster recovery, cyber recovery, data integrity, service continuity and recoverability. Provide architecture guidance on resilience patterns, automation, cloud platforms, monitoring and modern engineering practices. Ensure architecture designs support relevant regulatory expectations, including PRA, FCA and DORA requirements. Work closely with technology, security, infrastructure and cloud teams to embed resilience-by-design into technology solutions. Communicate architecture strategies, recommendations and risks to senior stakeholders, including C-suite audiences. Lead architecture workstreams, coordinate specialist architects and provide constructive challenge through architecture governance and design reviews. Support resilience testing, operational readiness, regulatory assurance and remediation activity. Why Join? An opportunity to lead a strategic transformation programme and shape the organisation's operational resilience strategy. Work with senior stakeholders and make a real impact on technology resilience within financial services.A specialist cloud or infrastructure background alone will not be sufficient without demonstrable experience in operational resilience. Pontoon is an employment consultancy. We put expertise, energy, and enthusiasm into improving everyone's chance of being part of the workplace. We respect and appreciate people of all ethnicities, generations, religious beliefs, sexual orientations, gender identities, and more. We do this by showcasing their talents, skills, and unique experience in an inclusive environment that helps them thrive. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you We use generative AI tools to support our candidate screening process. This helps us ensure fair, consistent, and efficient experience for all applicants. Rest assured, all final decisions are made by our hiring team, and your application will be reviewed with care and attention.
13/11/2026
Contractor
Job Title: Operational Resilience Architecture/Enterprise Architect - Operational Resilience Location: London Working arrangement : Hybrid - 2-3 days per week in the office Contract duration: 6 months, with potential for extension Rate: Highly competitive Status : Inside IR35 The Opportunity We are seeking an experienced Operational Resilience Architecture Lead/Enterprise Architect to play a key role in a strategic technology resilience and modernisation programme within a highly regulated financial services environment. This is an opportunity to play a key role in improving and modernising the organisation's existing operational resilience capabilities, ensuring that its technology architecture, processes and frameworks align with regulatory expectations and business requirements. Working at Director level, you will combine architectural expertise with a strong understanding of operational resilience, helping the organisation assess its current capabilities, identify gaps and define the future-state architecture and resilience framework The role will also involve engaging with senior stakeholders, communicating technical recommendations at executive level and ensuring architecture decisions support regulatory expectations, particularly those of the PRA and FCA, alongside DORA where relevant. Essential Experience and Skills We are particularly interested in candidates with: Experience in technology architecture, enterprise architecture or senior technical leadership. Strong experience within banking, capital markets or another highly regulated financial services environment. Experience regulatory requirements relating to operational resilience, particularly DORA, PRA and/or FCA. Proven experience designing, assessing or enhancing operational resilience frameworks and capabilities. Experience leading or contributing significantly to operational resilience transformation, technology modernisation or regulatory remediation programmes. Understanding of UK operational resilience expectations, including PRA/FCA requirements, Important Business Services, Impact Tolerances, service mapping and scenario testing. Experience across one or more architecture domains, including Enterprise, Solution, Application, Infrastructure or Cloud Architecture. Ability to assess existing resilience capabilities, identify gaps and define improvement strategies and target architecture roadmaps. Strong understanding of high availability, disaster recovery, cyber recovery, fault tolerance, business continuity and technology recoverability. Experience working across cloud, infrastructure, applications, data, integration and security teams. Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to translate complex technical concepts into clear business recommendations. Proven ability to lead projects or architecture workstreams and influence senior stakeholders without necessarily having direct people-management responsibility. Key Responsibilities Assess the existing operational and technology resilience framework, identify gaps and recommend improvements or a new target framework where required. Define and lead the target architecture and transition roadmap for the organisation's operational resilience modernisation programme. Translate business resilience requirements, Important Business Services and Impact Tolerances into practical technology architecture solutions. Work across applications, infrastructure, cloud, data, integration, cyber security and third-party services to improve end-to-end resilience. Identify technology risks, single points of failure, Legacy dependencies and concentration risks, recommending appropriate mitigation strategies. Define architecture principles and design standards covering high availability, disaster recovery, cyber recovery, data integrity, service continuity and recoverability. Provide architecture guidance on resilience patterns, automation, cloud platforms, monitoring and modern engineering practices. Ensure architecture designs support relevant regulatory expectations, including PRA, FCA and DORA requirements. Work closely with technology, security, infrastructure and cloud teams to embed resilience-by-design into technology solutions. Communicate architecture strategies, recommendations and risks to senior stakeholders, including C-suite audiences. Lead architecture workstreams, coordinate specialist architects and provide constructive challenge through architecture governance and design reviews. Support resilience testing, operational readiness, regulatory assurance and remediation activity. Why Join? An opportunity to lead a strategic transformation programme and shape the organisation's operational resilience strategy. Work with senior stakeholders and make a real impact on technology resilience within financial services.A specialist cloud or infrastructure background alone will not be sufficient without demonstrable experience in operational resilience. Pontoon is an employment consultancy. We put expertise, energy, and enthusiasm into improving everyone's chance of being part of the workplace. We respect and appreciate people of all ethnicities, generations, religious beliefs, sexual orientations, gender identities, and more. We do this by showcasing their talents, skills, and unique experience in an inclusive environment that helps them thrive. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you We use generative AI tools to support our candidate screening process. This helps us ensure fair, consistent, and efficient experience for all applicants. Rest assured, all final decisions are made by our hiring team, and your application will be reviewed with care and attention.
Role Title: NICE CXone Integration Developer Duration: 6 month contract Location: Telford. Hybrid, 2-3 days per week onsite Rate: up to £644 p/d Umbrella inside IR35 Role purpose/summary We are looking for an experienced NICE CXone AI & Automation Developer (Cognigy) with hands-on Cognigy development experience to design, build, test and optimise AI-enabled customer and adviser experiences. The primary focus is developing conversational AI and automation solutions in Cognigy and integrating them with NICE CXone. You will build and maintain Cognigy conversational journeys, including intents, entities, dialogue flows, prompts, knowledge grounding, API integrations and human hand-off. The role may also cover wider NICE CXone AI capabilities, including Autopilot, Copilot and adviser-assist workflows, with hands-on responsibility for testing and responsible-AI controls. The objective is not simply to deploy AI features, but to create safe and effective automation that improves self-service, reduces avoidable effort and supports advisers during complex interactions. Key responsibilities Development Design, build and maintain Cognigy AI and automation solutions for customer and adviser experiences, integrated with NICE CXone. Develop solutions using Autopilot, Copilot and related CXone AI capabilities alongside Cognigy-based solutions, according to the use case. Build and maintain conversational AI journeys in Cognigy, including intents, entities, dialogue flows, prompts and escalation paths. Develop Cognigy self-service use cases with clear containment, fallback and human hand-off to advisers in CXone. Implement adviser-assist capabilities, including knowledge support, summarisation and next-best-action workflows. Implement knowledge-grounding approaches for accurate and relevant AI responses in Cognigy and wider CXone AI solutions. Develop robust, maintainable and reusable prompt and instruction patterns for Cognigy and wider CXone AI solutions. Integration Integrate Cognigy and wider CXone AI solutions with CXone services, CRM, knowledge platforms and enterprise APIs. Work closely with Solution Architects, Integration Developers, Studio Developers, Conversation Designers, data specialists and test teams. Quality and operations Test Cognigy flows and wider CXone AI behaviour, including conversational accuracy, failure paths, integrations and human hand-offs. Implement appropriate controls for privacy, security, accessibility and responsible AI. Monitor Cognigy and wider CXone AI performance and identify opportunities to improve containment, accuracy, customer experience and adviser effectiveness. Maintain Cognigy flows, configuration, technical documentation and reusable AI patterns, alongside documentation and configuration for wider CXone AI solutions. Must-have skills & experience 4+ years' experience in conversational AI, automation, software engineering or comparable intelligent-automation roles. Hands-on Cognigy development experience, including building, testing and delivering conversational AI flows and integrating Cognigy solutions with NICE CXone. Strong experience with: Virtual agents and conversational AI Intent, entity and dialogue modelling Prompt and instruction design Knowledge grounding/retrieval approaches API and workflow integration Human hand-off and escalation AI testing and evaluation Monitoring and performance optimisation Experience integrating AI solutions with APIs, CRM, knowledge or enterprise services. Understanding of authentication, security and privacy requirements for AI-enabled services. Experience designing effective error, fallback and exception handling. Understanding of responsible-AI principles and operational controls. Strong debugging, testing and analytical skills. Strong technical documentation and collaboration skills. Desirable skills & experience Hands-on NICE CXone Autopilot or Copilot implementation experience. NCAE Associate or Practitioner certification. NICE AI/automation implementation certification or relevant NICE training. NICE Interaction Analytics experience. NICE CXone Studio and REST integration experience. Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) or enterprise knowledge-management experience. Experience with agent-assist, summarisation or next-best-action solutions. Experience measuring self-service containment, automation performance and customer outcomes. Experience developing AI solutions in regulated or security-sensitive environments. Experience designing accessible conversational services. Key competencies Customer- and adviser-centred problem solving. Security, privacy and responsible-AI mindset. Focus on measurable outcomes rather than technology deployment alone. Clear technical documentation and communication. Effective collaboration across design, engineering, data and architecture teams. Ability to work effectively across multidisciplinary and multi-supplier environments. All profiles will be reviewed against the required skills and experience. Due to the high number of applications we will only be able to respond to successful applicants in the first instance. We thank you for your interest and the time taken to apply! If you receive suspicious outreach claiming to be from us, please contact us via the ManpowerGroup website.
13/11/2026
Contractor
Role Title: NICE CXone Integration Developer Duration: 6 month contract Location: Telford. Hybrid, 2-3 days per week onsite Rate: up to £644 p/d Umbrella inside IR35 Role purpose/summary We are looking for an experienced NICE CXone AI & Automation Developer (Cognigy) with hands-on Cognigy development experience to design, build, test and optimise AI-enabled customer and adviser experiences. The primary focus is developing conversational AI and automation solutions in Cognigy and integrating them with NICE CXone. You will build and maintain Cognigy conversational journeys, including intents, entities, dialogue flows, prompts, knowledge grounding, API integrations and human hand-off. The role may also cover wider NICE CXone AI capabilities, including Autopilot, Copilot and adviser-assist workflows, with hands-on responsibility for testing and responsible-AI controls. The objective is not simply to deploy AI features, but to create safe and effective automation that improves self-service, reduces avoidable effort and supports advisers during complex interactions. Key responsibilities Development Design, build and maintain Cognigy AI and automation solutions for customer and adviser experiences, integrated with NICE CXone. Develop solutions using Autopilot, Copilot and related CXone AI capabilities alongside Cognigy-based solutions, according to the use case. Build and maintain conversational AI journeys in Cognigy, including intents, entities, dialogue flows, prompts and escalation paths. Develop Cognigy self-service use cases with clear containment, fallback and human hand-off to advisers in CXone. Implement adviser-assist capabilities, including knowledge support, summarisation and next-best-action workflows. Implement knowledge-grounding approaches for accurate and relevant AI responses in Cognigy and wider CXone AI solutions. Develop robust, maintainable and reusable prompt and instruction patterns for Cognigy and wider CXone AI solutions. Integration Integrate Cognigy and wider CXone AI solutions with CXone services, CRM, knowledge platforms and enterprise APIs. Work closely with Solution Architects, Integration Developers, Studio Developers, Conversation Designers, data specialists and test teams. Quality and operations Test Cognigy flows and wider CXone AI behaviour, including conversational accuracy, failure paths, integrations and human hand-offs. Implement appropriate controls for privacy, security, accessibility and responsible AI. Monitor Cognigy and wider CXone AI performance and identify opportunities to improve containment, accuracy, customer experience and adviser effectiveness. Maintain Cognigy flows, configuration, technical documentation and reusable AI patterns, alongside documentation and configuration for wider CXone AI solutions. Must-have skills & experience 4+ years' experience in conversational AI, automation, software engineering or comparable intelligent-automation roles. Hands-on Cognigy development experience, including building, testing and delivering conversational AI flows and integrating Cognigy solutions with NICE CXone. Strong experience with: Virtual agents and conversational AI Intent, entity and dialogue modelling Prompt and instruction design Knowledge grounding/retrieval approaches API and workflow integration Human hand-off and escalation AI testing and evaluation Monitoring and performance optimisation Experience integrating AI solutions with APIs, CRM, knowledge or enterprise services. Understanding of authentication, security and privacy requirements for AI-enabled services. Experience designing effective error, fallback and exception handling. Understanding of responsible-AI principles and operational controls. Strong debugging, testing and analytical skills. Strong technical documentation and collaboration skills. Desirable skills & experience Hands-on NICE CXone Autopilot or Copilot implementation experience. NCAE Associate or Practitioner certification. NICE AI/automation implementation certification or relevant NICE training. NICE Interaction Analytics experience. NICE CXone Studio and REST integration experience. Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) or enterprise knowledge-management experience. Experience with agent-assist, summarisation or next-best-action solutions. Experience measuring self-service containment, automation performance and customer outcomes. Experience developing AI solutions in regulated or security-sensitive environments. Experience designing accessible conversational services. Key competencies Customer- and adviser-centred problem solving. Security, privacy and responsible-AI mindset. Focus on measurable outcomes rather than technology deployment alone. Clear technical documentation and communication. Effective collaboration across design, engineering, data and architecture teams. Ability to work effectively across multidisciplinary and multi-supplier environments. All profiles will be reviewed against the required skills and experience. Due to the high number of applications we will only be able to respond to successful applicants in the first instance. We thank you for your interest and the time taken to apply! If you receive suspicious outreach claiming to be from us, please contact us via the ManpowerGroup website.
Job Description: Data Engineer (SC Cleared)- UK Central Government Day Rate: £490 per day (Inside IR35) Location: Hybrid (with occasional travel to Telford) Clearance: Active SC Clearance required About the Role We are seeking an experienced Data Engineer with strong, hands-on Talend development skills to join an established engineering team within a long-standing UK central government partnership. Supporting the Debt Transformation programme, you will design, build, and maintain secure, reliable data integration solutions. Talend is our primary ETL development tool, so proven experience actively coding and building Talend jobs from the ground up is essential. Key Responsibilities Talend Development: Design, code, and enhance end-to-end data integration jobs and workflows using Talend. Pipeline Engineering: Build, operate, and optimise data pipelines across ingestion, transformation, and curation layers. Database Integration: Develop and maintain SQL and Oracle-based data solutions alongside Talend. Support and Delivery: Troubleshoot development and production issues to ensure service continuity, collaborating closely with analysts, product teams, and stakeholders in an Agile environment. Essential Skills and Experience Security Clearance: Active UK Security Check (SC) clearance. Talend Expertise: Demonstrable, hands-on experience developing and coding Talend ETL solutions (not just operational support). Core Tech Stack: Strong Oracle SQL skills and solid Unix experience. Engineering Fundamentals: Deep understanding of data integration, transformation, and orchestration principles. Ways of Working: Proven experience in Agile delivery environments using Jira and Confluence. Desirable Skills Data and Cloud: Oracle PL/SQL, SAS, AWS, Denodo, and Data Modelling. DevOps and Tooling: GitLab, HashiCorp Vault, Artifactory, Berlin JobScheduler, and Test Automation Frameworks. Methodology and Design: High-Level/Low-Level Design (HLD/LLD) and familiarity with the D4D development lifecycle. £490.00/day Talent International UK and it's subsidiaries, Digital Gurus, Infinite Talent and Rethink act as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this opportunity, you accept the TandC's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at talentinternational.co.uk
13/11/2026
Contractor
Job Description: Data Engineer (SC Cleared)- UK Central Government Day Rate: £490 per day (Inside IR35) Location: Hybrid (with occasional travel to Telford) Clearance: Active SC Clearance required About the Role We are seeking an experienced Data Engineer with strong, hands-on Talend development skills to join an established engineering team within a long-standing UK central government partnership. Supporting the Debt Transformation programme, you will design, build, and maintain secure, reliable data integration solutions. Talend is our primary ETL development tool, so proven experience actively coding and building Talend jobs from the ground up is essential. Key Responsibilities Talend Development: Design, code, and enhance end-to-end data integration jobs and workflows using Talend. Pipeline Engineering: Build, operate, and optimise data pipelines across ingestion, transformation, and curation layers. Database Integration: Develop and maintain SQL and Oracle-based data solutions alongside Talend. Support and Delivery: Troubleshoot development and production issues to ensure service continuity, collaborating closely with analysts, product teams, and stakeholders in an Agile environment. Essential Skills and Experience Security Clearance: Active UK Security Check (SC) clearance. Talend Expertise: Demonstrable, hands-on experience developing and coding Talend ETL solutions (not just operational support). Core Tech Stack: Strong Oracle SQL skills and solid Unix experience. Engineering Fundamentals: Deep understanding of data integration, transformation, and orchestration principles. Ways of Working: Proven experience in Agile delivery environments using Jira and Confluence. Desirable Skills Data and Cloud: Oracle PL/SQL, SAS, AWS, Denodo, and Data Modelling. DevOps and Tooling: GitLab, HashiCorp Vault, Artifactory, Berlin JobScheduler, and Test Automation Frameworks. Methodology and Design: High-Level/Low-Level Design (HLD/LLD) and familiarity with the D4D development lifecycle. £490.00/day Talent International UK and it's subsidiaries, Digital Gurus, Infinite Talent and Rethink act as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this opportunity, you accept the TandC's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at talentinternational.co.uk
Configuration Analyst Permanent role Based in Ampthill Offering up to £54,500 Do you have experience with Configuration Management tools and PLM systems (Windchill)? Do you have experience working to Defence industry standards (Def-Stan 05-57)? Do you want to work with an industry-leading company? If your answer to these is yes, then this could be the role for you! As the Configuration Analyst, you will be working alongside a market-leading Defence and Aerospace company who are constantly growing and developing. They are always looking to bring on new talents such as yourself and further develop your skills to enable you to grow within the company and industry. You will be involved in: Applying Configuration Management principles, processes, and tools Analysing proposed product design changes for their impact on the overall product and system Supporting the establishment and maintenance of configuration baselines, contributing to change control processes Preparing reports detailing the effect of changes on the overall product, reviewing and analysing released engineering change data, and ensuring compliance with configuration management policies In addition to these traditional duties, the role is expected to evolve to incorporate digital transformation, development of digital twins, digital engineering, and model-based systems engineering, so you will likely be involved in: Digital Transformation: Contributing to the digital transformation initiatives of the company, which may involve modernising processes, adopting new technologies, or improving digital capabilities Development of Digital Twin: Assisting in the creation and maintenance of digital replicas of physical products or systems, which can be used for simulation, testing, and optimisation Digital Engineering: Utilising digital tools and methodologies to design, analyse, and manage engineering projects, potentially including the use of virtual reality, augmented reality, or other advanced digital technologies Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE): Employing graphical models to represent, specify, analyse, verify, and validate systems, which can improve communication, collaboration, and efficiency across the engineering lifecycle Your skillset & experience: Bachelor's degree in an engineering or related discipline Experience as a Configuration Management Engineer or similar role in an engineering environment Knowledge of Configuration Management principles, processes, and standards Familiarity with Configuration Management tools and Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) systems Configuration Management within the defence industry Working knowledge of DEF-STAN 05-57 Windchill PLM Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) tools and methodologies Data integration concepts and technologies Digital Thread concepts and applications Product Development Lifecycle awareness, understanding of concept, design, prototyping, testing, and production phases Systems Engineering exposure, knowledge of SysML and systems thinking principles. Appreciation of how complex systems are designed, integrated, and verified, especially with regards to SysML If this all sounds like something you will be interested in then simply apply and we can discuss the opportunity further! Configuration Analyst Permanent role Based in Ampthill Offering up to £54,500 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.
13/11/2026
Full time
Configuration Analyst Permanent role Based in Ampthill Offering up to £54,500 Do you have experience with Configuration Management tools and PLM systems (Windchill)? Do you have experience working to Defence industry standards (Def-Stan 05-57)? Do you want to work with an industry-leading company? If your answer to these is yes, then this could be the role for you! As the Configuration Analyst, you will be working alongside a market-leading Defence and Aerospace company who are constantly growing and developing. They are always looking to bring on new talents such as yourself and further develop your skills to enable you to grow within the company and industry. You will be involved in: Applying Configuration Management principles, processes, and tools Analysing proposed product design changes for their impact on the overall product and system Supporting the establishment and maintenance of configuration baselines, contributing to change control processes Preparing reports detailing the effect of changes on the overall product, reviewing and analysing released engineering change data, and ensuring compliance with configuration management policies In addition to these traditional duties, the role is expected to evolve to incorporate digital transformation, development of digital twins, digital engineering, and model-based systems engineering, so you will likely be involved in: Digital Transformation: Contributing to the digital transformation initiatives of the company, which may involve modernising processes, adopting new technologies, or improving digital capabilities Development of Digital Twin: Assisting in the creation and maintenance of digital replicas of physical products or systems, which can be used for simulation, testing, and optimisation Digital Engineering: Utilising digital tools and methodologies to design, analyse, and manage engineering projects, potentially including the use of virtual reality, augmented reality, or other advanced digital technologies Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE): Employing graphical models to represent, specify, analyse, verify, and validate systems, which can improve communication, collaboration, and efficiency across the engineering lifecycle Your skillset & experience: Bachelor's degree in an engineering or related discipline Experience as a Configuration Management Engineer or similar role in an engineering environment Knowledge of Configuration Management principles, processes, and standards Familiarity with Configuration Management tools and Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) systems Configuration Management within the defence industry Working knowledge of DEF-STAN 05-57 Windchill PLM Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) tools and methodologies Data integration concepts and technologies Digital Thread concepts and applications Product Development Lifecycle awareness, understanding of concept, design, prototyping, testing, and production phases Systems Engineering exposure, knowledge of SysML and systems thinking principles. Appreciation of how complex systems are designed, integrated, and verified, especially with regards to SysML If this all sounds like something you will be interested in then simply apply and we can discuss the opportunity further! Configuration Analyst Permanent role Based in Ampthill Offering up to £54,500 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.
Job Title: Systems Engineer Location: Plymouth - Hybrid 2+ days per week on-site Role Type: Permanent Salary: £50,000 - £57,000 depending on experience Our client, an established engineering consultancy, require an experienced Systems Engineer to join their multi-disciplined team based in Plymouth. Please note we can only consider sole UK Nationals due to security clearance restrictions The Systems Engineer will work together with the customer contributing to requirements management and problem understanding, supporting facilities engineering and major infrastructure projects. What the role of the Systems Engineer entails: Some of the main duties of the Systems Engineer will include: Work collaboratively with engineering discipline leads to obtain engineering assistance required, define activities and jointly establish Statements of Work. Work collaboratively with the client leadership to ensure goals of engagement are fulfilled, new ideas are discussed and workstream expansion plans implemented Ensure project scoping, requirements capture and problem definition are done effectively and collaboratively Support the development of technical documentation including requirement sets, interface definitions, V&V plans and logical architectures. Apply and promote practical systems thinking in support of infrastructure and facilities maintenance projects Compile and peer review project and technical reports. Workload Management - Workload planning, estimating & scheduling, support project coordination if part of a multi-disciplinary team Be adaptable, as project requirements evolve, and ensure relevant parties are notified of changes in the project Drive customer satisfaction. What experience you need to be the successful Systems Engineer: Bachelor's degree (minimum) in Systems or Mechanical Engineering or a closely related discipline. Relevant systems engineering experience in a highly regulated industry (e.g., aerospace, nuclear, maritime, infrastructure, oil and gas etc. ). Understanding of systems engineering principles, including requirements management, integration and verification and validation. Knowledge of requirements engineering practices and methods Experience organising and supporting stakeholder meetings. Ability to engage with stakeholders, technical teams and cross-functional groups to understand their key needs. Experience in applying systems thinking in environments with legacy systems, real-world constraints and evolving problem sets. Good understanding of project life cycle from concept, commissioning to operations and maintenance. This really is a fantastic opportunity for a Systems Engineer to progress their career. If you are interested please apply as soon as possible as this position will be filled quickly so don't miss out! Services advertised by Gold Group are those of an Agency and/or an Employment Business. We will contact you within the next 14 days if you are selected for interview. For a copy of our privacy policy please visit our website.
13/11/2026
Full time
Job Title: Systems Engineer Location: Plymouth - Hybrid 2+ days per week on-site Role Type: Permanent Salary: £50,000 - £57,000 depending on experience Our client, an established engineering consultancy, require an experienced Systems Engineer to join their multi-disciplined team based in Plymouth. Please note we can only consider sole UK Nationals due to security clearance restrictions The Systems Engineer will work together with the customer contributing to requirements management and problem understanding, supporting facilities engineering and major infrastructure projects. What the role of the Systems Engineer entails: Some of the main duties of the Systems Engineer will include: Work collaboratively with engineering discipline leads to obtain engineering assistance required, define activities and jointly establish Statements of Work. Work collaboratively with the client leadership to ensure goals of engagement are fulfilled, new ideas are discussed and workstream expansion plans implemented Ensure project scoping, requirements capture and problem definition are done effectively and collaboratively Support the development of technical documentation including requirement sets, interface definitions, V&V plans and logical architectures. Apply and promote practical systems thinking in support of infrastructure and facilities maintenance projects Compile and peer review project and technical reports. Workload Management - Workload planning, estimating & scheduling, support project coordination if part of a multi-disciplinary team Be adaptable, as project requirements evolve, and ensure relevant parties are notified of changes in the project Drive customer satisfaction. What experience you need to be the successful Systems Engineer: Bachelor's degree (minimum) in Systems or Mechanical Engineering or a closely related discipline. Relevant systems engineering experience in a highly regulated industry (e.g., aerospace, nuclear, maritime, infrastructure, oil and gas etc. ). Understanding of systems engineering principles, including requirements management, integration and verification and validation. Knowledge of requirements engineering practices and methods Experience organising and supporting stakeholder meetings. Ability to engage with stakeholders, technical teams and cross-functional groups to understand their key needs. Experience in applying systems thinking in environments with legacy systems, real-world constraints and evolving problem sets. Good understanding of project life cycle from concept, commissioning to operations and maintenance. This really is a fantastic opportunity for a Systems Engineer to progress their career. If you are interested please apply as soon as possible as this position will be filled quickly so don't miss out! Services advertised by Gold Group are those of an Agency and/or an Employment Business. We will contact you within the next 14 days if you are selected for interview. For a copy of our privacy policy please visit our website.
At Engine by Starling 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. Starling 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 . click apply for full job details
13/11/2026
Full time
At Engine by Starling 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. Starling 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 . click apply for full job details
Senior Network Engineer Pay of up to £74,399 plus 28.97% employer pension contributions, hybrid working, flexible hours, and great work life balance. DWP. Digital with Purpose. We are looking for outstanding Senior Infrastructure Engineers who are skilled in network automation to join our community of tech experts in DWP Digital, to assist in the design of Infrastructure services in collaboration with Architecture and Engineering principles. We're using fresh ideas and leading-edge tech to build and maintain digital solutions that will be used by nearly every person in the UK, every day and at key moments in their lives. DWP is the UK's largest government department. We help people into work and make payments worth over £280bn a year to support and empower millions of people. The scale of what we do is extraordinary, and our purpose is unique. We'd love you to join us. What skills, knowledge and experience will you need? Advanced Network Architectures and Routing: Proficient in VXLAN overlays, EVPN, multi-site fabrics, VRF segmentation and dynamic routing protocols (OSPF, BGP), particularly using Arista technologies. Traffic Optimization & Load Balancing: Experienced in load balancing solutions including F5 ASM, APM and DNS. Automation & DevOps Practices: Good background in Infrastructure as Code, Configuration as Code and CI/CD pipelines for streamlined network operations. Communication skills with the ability to document network designs and procedures effectively. Takes accountability for issues that occur and is proactive in searching for potential problems. Leadership and technical direction: Demonstrates strong technical leadership within Network Engineering, acting as a role model for best practice. Provides clear direction, mentors engineers, supports capability development and leads by example in the delivery of resilient, high-quality network services. Next-Generation Firewall Expertise: Skilled in configuring, designing and maintaining NGFWs with emphasis on Palo Alto Firewalls with centralized management via Panorama You and your role Being a Senior Network Engineer at DWP Digital is about much more than keeping the network running. You'll help shape scalable, resilient network services, lead complex technical solutions and find smarter ways to automate repetitive work. Experience with Arista, Palo Alto, Aruba, AWS or Azure would be useful, but you don't need to tick every box. If you've also worked with Python or Ansible for network automation, even better. Details. Wages. Perks. Location: You'll join us in one of our brilliant digital hubs in Blackpool, Leeds, Manchester or Newcastle, whichever is more convenient for you. Hybrid Working: We work a hybrid model - you'll spend some time working at home and some time collaborating face to face in a hub. Pay: We offer competitive pay of up to £ 74,399 Pension: You'll get a brilliant civil service pension with employer contributions worth 28.97% , worth over £17,000 per year. Holidays: A generous leave package starting at 26 days rising to 31 days over time. You can also take up to 3 extra days off a month on flexitime. You'll also get all the usual public holidays. We have a broad benefits package built around your work-life balance which includes: Flexible working including flexible hours and flex-friendly policies Time off volunteering and charitable giving Bring your authentic self to work with 'I Can Be Me in DWP' Discounts and savings on shopping, fun days out and more Interest-free loans to buy a bike or a season ticket, so it's even easier for you to get to work and start making a difference Professional development, coaching, mentoring and career progression opportunities. And we have an award-winning environment and culture: DWP have been recognised as 2024 Diversity Employer of the Year at the Computing Women in Tech Excellence awards Diverse and Inclusive Leadership at Digital Leaders Awards 2024 Commended as Best Place to Work in Digital category in the Computing Digital Technology Leaders awards 2025 Recognised as one of the Best Public Sector Employers at 2025 Women In Tech Employer Awards Process: We know your time is valuable, so our application and selection process are just two stages: Apply: complete your application on Civil Service Jobs. There'll be full instructions when you click through. Interview: a single stage interview online. CLICK APPLY for more information and to start your application.
13/11/2026
Full time
Senior Network Engineer Pay of up to £74,399 plus 28.97% employer pension contributions, hybrid working, flexible hours, and great work life balance. DWP. Digital with Purpose. We are looking for outstanding Senior Infrastructure Engineers who are skilled in network automation to join our community of tech experts in DWP Digital, to assist in the design of Infrastructure services in collaboration with Architecture and Engineering principles. We're using fresh ideas and leading-edge tech to build and maintain digital solutions that will be used by nearly every person in the UK, every day and at key moments in their lives. DWP is the UK's largest government department. We help people into work and make payments worth over £280bn a year to support and empower millions of people. The scale of what we do is extraordinary, and our purpose is unique. We'd love you to join us. What skills, knowledge and experience will you need? Advanced Network Architectures and Routing: Proficient in VXLAN overlays, EVPN, multi-site fabrics, VRF segmentation and dynamic routing protocols (OSPF, BGP), particularly using Arista technologies. Traffic Optimization & Load Balancing: Experienced in load balancing solutions including F5 ASM, APM and DNS. Automation & DevOps Practices: Good background in Infrastructure as Code, Configuration as Code and CI/CD pipelines for streamlined network operations. Communication skills with the ability to document network designs and procedures effectively. Takes accountability for issues that occur and is proactive in searching for potential problems. Leadership and technical direction: Demonstrates strong technical leadership within Network Engineering, acting as a role model for best practice. Provides clear direction, mentors engineers, supports capability development and leads by example in the delivery of resilient, high-quality network services. Next-Generation Firewall Expertise: Skilled in configuring, designing and maintaining NGFWs with emphasis on Palo Alto Firewalls with centralized management via Panorama You and your role Being a Senior Network Engineer at DWP Digital is about much more than keeping the network running. You'll help shape scalable, resilient network services, lead complex technical solutions and find smarter ways to automate repetitive work. Experience with Arista, Palo Alto, Aruba, AWS or Azure would be useful, but you don't need to tick every box. If you've also worked with Python or Ansible for network automation, even better. Details. Wages. Perks. Location: You'll join us in one of our brilliant digital hubs in Blackpool, Leeds, Manchester or Newcastle, whichever is more convenient for you. Hybrid Working: We work a hybrid model - you'll spend some time working at home and some time collaborating face to face in a hub. Pay: We offer competitive pay of up to £ 74,399 Pension: You'll get a brilliant civil service pension with employer contributions worth 28.97% , worth over £17,000 per year. Holidays: A generous leave package starting at 26 days rising to 31 days over time. You can also take up to 3 extra days off a month on flexitime. You'll also get all the usual public holidays. We have a broad benefits package built around your work-life balance which includes: Flexible working including flexible hours and flex-friendly policies Time off volunteering and charitable giving Bring your authentic self to work with 'I Can Be Me in DWP' Discounts and savings on shopping, fun days out and more Interest-free loans to buy a bike or a season ticket, so it's even easier for you to get to work and start making a difference Professional development, coaching, mentoring and career progression opportunities. And we have an award-winning environment and culture: DWP have been recognised as 2024 Diversity Employer of the Year at the Computing Women in Tech Excellence awards Diverse and Inclusive Leadership at Digital Leaders Awards 2024 Commended as Best Place to Work in Digital category in the Computing Digital Technology Leaders awards 2025 Recognised as one of the Best Public Sector Employers at 2025 Women In Tech Employer Awards Process: We know your time is valuable, so our application and selection process are just two stages: Apply: complete your application on Civil Service Jobs. There'll be full instructions when you click through. Interview: a single stage interview online. CLICK APPLY for more information and to start your application.
Senior Network Engineer Pay of up to £74,399 plus 28.97% employer pension contributions, hybrid working, flexible hours, and great work life balance. DWP. Digital with Purpose. We are looking for outstanding Senior Infrastructure Engineers who are skilled in network automation to join our community of tech experts in DWP Digital, to assist in the design of Infrastructure services in collaboration with Architecture and Engineering principles. We're using fresh ideas and leading-edge tech to build and maintain digital solutions that will be used by nearly every person in the UK, every day and at key moments in their lives. DWP is the UK's largest government department. We help people into work and make payments worth over £280bn a year to support and empower millions of people. The scale of what we do is extraordinary, and our purpose is unique. We'd love you to join us. What skills, knowledge and experience will you need? Advanced Network Architectures and Routing: Proficient in VXLAN overlays, EVPN, multi-site fabrics, VRF segmentation and dynamic routing protocols (OSPF, BGP), particularly using Arista technologies. Traffic Optimization & Load Balancing: Experienced in load balancing solutions including F5 ASM, APM and DNS. Automation & DevOps Practices: Good background in Infrastructure as Code, Configuration as Code and CI/CD pipelines for streamlined network operations. Communication skills with the ability to document network designs and procedures effectively. Takes accountability for issues that occur and is proactive in searching for potential problems. Leadership and technical direction: Demonstrates strong technical leadership within Network Engineering, acting as a role model for best practice. Provides clear direction, mentors engineers, supports capability development and leads by example in the delivery of resilient, high-quality network services. Next-Generation Firewall Expertise: Skilled in configuring, designing and maintaining NGFWs with emphasis on Palo Alto Firewalls with centralized management via Panorama You and your role Being a Senior Network Engineer at DWP Digital is about much more than keeping the network running. You'll help shape scalable, resilient network services, lead complex technical solutions and find smarter ways to automate repetitive work. Experience with Arista, Palo Alto, Aruba, AWS or Azure would be useful, but you don't need to tick every box. If you've also worked with Python or Ansible for network automation, even better. Details. Wages. Perks. Location: You'll join us in one of our brilliant digital hubs in Blackpool, Leeds, Manchester or Newcastle, whichever is more convenient for you. Hybrid Working: We work a hybrid model - you'll spend some time working at home and some time collaborating face to face in a hub. Pay: We offer competitive pay of up to £ 74,399 Pension: You'll get a brilliant civil service pension with employer contributions worth 28.97% , worth over £17,000 per year. Holidays: A generous leave package starting at 26 days rising to 31 days over time. You can also take up to 3 extra days off a month on flexitime. You'll also get all the usual public holidays. We have a broad benefits package built around your work-life balance which includes: Flexible working including flexible hours and flex-friendly policies Time off volunteering and charitable giving Bring your authentic self to work with 'I Can Be Me in DWP' Discounts and savings on shopping, fun days out and more Interest-free loans to buy a bike or a season ticket, so it's even easier for you to get to work and start making a difference Professional development, coaching, mentoring and career progression opportunities. And we have an award-winning environment and culture: DWP have been recognised as 2024 Diversity Employer of the Year at the Computing Women in Tech Excellence awards Diverse and Inclusive Leadership at Digital Leaders Awards 2024 Commended as Best Place to Work in Digital category in the Computing Digital Technology Leaders awards 2025 Recognised as one of the Best Public Sector Employers at 2025 Women In Tech Employer Awards Process: We know your time is valuable, so our application and selection process are just two stages: Apply: complete your application on Civil Service Jobs. There'll be full instructions when you click through. Interview: a single stage interview online. CLICK APPLY for more information and to start your application.
13/11/2026
Full time
Senior Network Engineer Pay of up to £74,399 plus 28.97% employer pension contributions, hybrid working, flexible hours, and great work life balance. DWP. Digital with Purpose. We are looking for outstanding Senior Infrastructure Engineers who are skilled in network automation to join our community of tech experts in DWP Digital, to assist in the design of Infrastructure services in collaboration with Architecture and Engineering principles. We're using fresh ideas and leading-edge tech to build and maintain digital solutions that will be used by nearly every person in the UK, every day and at key moments in their lives. DWP is the UK's largest government department. We help people into work and make payments worth over £280bn a year to support and empower millions of people. The scale of what we do is extraordinary, and our purpose is unique. We'd love you to join us. What skills, knowledge and experience will you need? Advanced Network Architectures and Routing: Proficient in VXLAN overlays, EVPN, multi-site fabrics, VRF segmentation and dynamic routing protocols (OSPF, BGP), particularly using Arista technologies. Traffic Optimization & Load Balancing: Experienced in load balancing solutions including F5 ASM, APM and DNS. Automation & DevOps Practices: Good background in Infrastructure as Code, Configuration as Code and CI/CD pipelines for streamlined network operations. Communication skills with the ability to document network designs and procedures effectively. Takes accountability for issues that occur and is proactive in searching for potential problems. Leadership and technical direction: Demonstrates strong technical leadership within Network Engineering, acting as a role model for best practice. Provides clear direction, mentors engineers, supports capability development and leads by example in the delivery of resilient, high-quality network services. Next-Generation Firewall Expertise: Skilled in configuring, designing and maintaining NGFWs with emphasis on Palo Alto Firewalls with centralized management via Panorama You and your role Being a Senior Network Engineer at DWP Digital is about much more than keeping the network running. You'll help shape scalable, resilient network services, lead complex technical solutions and find smarter ways to automate repetitive work. Experience with Arista, Palo Alto, Aruba, AWS or Azure would be useful, but you don't need to tick every box. If you've also worked with Python or Ansible for network automation, even better. Details. Wages. Perks. Location: You'll join us in one of our brilliant digital hubs in Blackpool, Leeds, Manchester or Newcastle, whichever is more convenient for you. Hybrid Working: We work a hybrid model - you'll spend some time working at home and some time collaborating face to face in a hub. Pay: We offer competitive pay of up to £ 74,399 Pension: You'll get a brilliant civil service pension with employer contributions worth 28.97% , worth over £17,000 per year. Holidays: A generous leave package starting at 26 days rising to 31 days over time. You can also take up to 3 extra days off a month on flexitime. You'll also get all the usual public holidays. We have a broad benefits package built around your work-life balance which includes: Flexible working including flexible hours and flex-friendly policies Time off volunteering and charitable giving Bring your authentic self to work with 'I Can Be Me in DWP' Discounts and savings on shopping, fun days out and more Interest-free loans to buy a bike or a season ticket, so it's even easier for you to get to work and start making a difference Professional development, coaching, mentoring and career progression opportunities. And we have an award-winning environment and culture: DWP have been recognised as 2024 Diversity Employer of the Year at the Computing Women in Tech Excellence awards Diverse and Inclusive Leadership at Digital Leaders Awards 2024 Commended as Best Place to Work in Digital category in the Computing Digital Technology Leaders awards 2025 Recognised as one of the Best Public Sector Employers at 2025 Women In Tech Employer Awards Process: We know your time is valuable, so our application and selection process are just two stages: Apply: complete your application on Civil Service Jobs. There'll be full instructions when you click through. Interview: a single stage interview online. CLICK APPLY for more information and to start your application.
Senior Network Engineer Pay of up to £74,399 plus 28.97% employer pension contributions, hybrid working, flexible hours, and great work life balance. DWP. Digital with Purpose. We are looking for outstanding Senior Infrastructure Engineers who are skilled in network automation to join our community of tech experts in DWP Digital, to assist in the design of Infrastructure services in collaboration with Architecture and Engineering principles. We're using fresh ideas and leading-edge tech to build and maintain digital solutions that will be used by nearly every person in the UK, every day and at key moments in their lives. DWP is the UK's largest government department. We help people into work and make payments worth over £280bn a year to support and empower millions of people. The scale of what we do is extraordinary, and our purpose is unique. We'd love you to join us. What skills, knowledge and experience will you need? Advanced Network Architectures and Routing: Proficient in VXLAN overlays, EVPN, multi-site fabrics, VRF segmentation and dynamic routing protocols (OSPF, BGP), particularly using Arista technologies. Traffic Optimization & Load Balancing: Experienced in load balancing solutions including F5 ASM, APM and DNS. Automation & DevOps Practices: Good background in Infrastructure as Code, Configuration as Code and CI/CD pipelines for streamlined network operations. Communication skills with the ability to document network designs and procedures effectively. Takes accountability for issues that occur and is proactive in searching for potential problems. Leadership and technical direction: Demonstrates strong technical leadership within Network Engineering, acting as a role model for best practice. Provides clear direction, mentors engineers, supports capability development and leads by example in the delivery of resilient, high-quality network services. Next-Generation Firewall Expertise: Skilled in configuring, designing and maintaining NGFWs with emphasis on Palo Alto Firewalls with centralized management via Panorama You and your role Being a Senior Network Engineer at DWP Digital is about much more than keeping the network running. You'll help shape scalable, resilient network services, lead complex technical solutions and find smarter ways to automate repetitive work. Experience with Arista, Palo Alto, Aruba, AWS or Azure would be useful, but you don't need to tick every box. If you've also worked with Python or Ansible for network automation, even better. Details. Wages. Perks. Location: You'll join us in one of our brilliant digital hubs in Blackpool, Leeds, Manchester or Newcastle, whichever is more convenient for you. Hybrid Working: We work a hybrid model - you'll spend some time working at home and some time collaborating face to face in a hub. Pay: We offer competitive pay of up to £ 74,399 Pension: You'll get a brilliant civil service pension with employer contributions worth 28.97% , worth over £17,000 per year. Holidays: A generous leave package starting at 26 days rising to 31 days over time. You can also take up to 3 extra days off a month on flexitime. You'll also get all the usual public holidays. We have a broad benefits package built around your work-life balance which includes: Flexible working including flexible hours and flex-friendly policies Time off volunteering and charitable giving Bring your authentic self to work with 'I Can Be Me in DWP' Discounts and savings on shopping, fun days out and more Interest-free loans to buy a bike or a season ticket, so it's even easier for you to get to work and start making a difference Professional development, coaching, mentoring and career progression opportunities. And we have an award-winning environment and culture: DWP have been recognised as 2024 Diversity Employer of the Year at the Computing Women in Tech Excellence awards Diverse and Inclusive Leadership at Digital Leaders Awards 2024 Commended as Best Place to Work in Digital category in the Computing Digital Technology Leaders awards 2025 Recognised as one of the Best Public Sector Employers at 2025 Women In Tech Employer Awards Process: We know your time is valuable, so our application and selection process are just two stages: Apply: complete your application on Civil Service Jobs. There'll be full instructions when you click through. Interview: a single stage interview online. CLICK APPLY for more information and to start your application.
13/11/2026
Full time
Senior Network Engineer Pay of up to £74,399 plus 28.97% employer pension contributions, hybrid working, flexible hours, and great work life balance. DWP. Digital with Purpose. We are looking for outstanding Senior Infrastructure Engineers who are skilled in network automation to join our community of tech experts in DWP Digital, to assist in the design of Infrastructure services in collaboration with Architecture and Engineering principles. We're using fresh ideas and leading-edge tech to build and maintain digital solutions that will be used by nearly every person in the UK, every day and at key moments in their lives. DWP is the UK's largest government department. We help people into work and make payments worth over £280bn a year to support and empower millions of people. The scale of what we do is extraordinary, and our purpose is unique. We'd love you to join us. What skills, knowledge and experience will you need? Advanced Network Architectures and Routing: Proficient in VXLAN overlays, EVPN, multi-site fabrics, VRF segmentation and dynamic routing protocols (OSPF, BGP), particularly using Arista technologies. Traffic Optimization & Load Balancing: Experienced in load balancing solutions including F5 ASM, APM and DNS. Automation & DevOps Practices: Good background in Infrastructure as Code, Configuration as Code and CI/CD pipelines for streamlined network operations. Communication skills with the ability to document network designs and procedures effectively. Takes accountability for issues that occur and is proactive in searching for potential problems. Leadership and technical direction: Demonstrates strong technical leadership within Network Engineering, acting as a role model for best practice. Provides clear direction, mentors engineers, supports capability development and leads by example in the delivery of resilient, high-quality network services. Next-Generation Firewall Expertise: Skilled in configuring, designing and maintaining NGFWs with emphasis on Palo Alto Firewalls with centralized management via Panorama You and your role Being a Senior Network Engineer at DWP Digital is about much more than keeping the network running. You'll help shape scalable, resilient network services, lead complex technical solutions and find smarter ways to automate repetitive work. Experience with Arista, Palo Alto, Aruba, AWS or Azure would be useful, but you don't need to tick every box. If you've also worked with Python or Ansible for network automation, even better. Details. Wages. Perks. Location: You'll join us in one of our brilliant digital hubs in Blackpool, Leeds, Manchester or Newcastle, whichever is more convenient for you. Hybrid Working: We work a hybrid model - you'll spend some time working at home and some time collaborating face to face in a hub. Pay: We offer competitive pay of up to £ 74,399 Pension: You'll get a brilliant civil service pension with employer contributions worth 28.97% , worth over £17,000 per year. Holidays: A generous leave package starting at 26 days rising to 31 days over time. You can also take up to 3 extra days off a month on flexitime. You'll also get all the usual public holidays. We have a broad benefits package built around your work-life balance which includes: Flexible working including flexible hours and flex-friendly policies Time off volunteering and charitable giving Bring your authentic self to work with 'I Can Be Me in DWP' Discounts and savings on shopping, fun days out and more Interest-free loans to buy a bike or a season ticket, so it's even easier for you to get to work and start making a difference Professional development, coaching, mentoring and career progression opportunities. And we have an award-winning environment and culture: DWP have been recognised as 2024 Diversity Employer of the Year at the Computing Women in Tech Excellence awards Diverse and Inclusive Leadership at Digital Leaders Awards 2024 Commended as Best Place to Work in Digital category in the Computing Digital Technology Leaders awards 2025 Recognised as one of the Best Public Sector Employers at 2025 Women In Tech Employer Awards Process: We know your time is valuable, so our application and selection process are just two stages: Apply: complete your application on Civil Service Jobs. There'll be full instructions when you click through. Interview: a single stage interview online. CLICK APPLY for more information and to start your application.
Senior Network Engineer Pay of up to £74,399 plus 28.97% employer pension contributions, hybrid working, flexible hours, and great work life balance. DWP. Digital with Purpose. We are looking for outstanding Senior Infrastructure Engineers who are skilled in network automation to join our community of tech experts in DWP Digital, to assist in the design of Infrastructure services in collaboration with Architecture and Engineering principles. We're using fresh ideas and leading-edge tech to build and maintain digital solutions that will be used by nearly every person in the UK, every day and at key moments in their lives. DWP is the UK's largest government department. We help people into work and make payments worth over £280bn a year to support and empower millions of people. The scale of what we do is extraordinary, and our purpose is unique. We'd love you to join us. What skills, knowledge and experience will you need? Advanced Network Architectures and Routing: Proficient in VXLAN overlays, EVPN, multi-site fabrics, VRF segmentation and dynamic routing protocols (OSPF, BGP), particularly using Arista technologies. Traffic Optimization & Load Balancing: Experienced in load balancing solutions including F5 ASM, APM and DNS. Automation & DevOps Practices: Good background in Infrastructure as Code, Configuration as Code and CI/CD pipelines for streamlined network operations. Communication skills with the ability to document network designs and procedures effectively. Takes accountability for issues that occur and is proactive in searching for potential problems. Leadership and technical direction: Demonstrates strong technical leadership within Network Engineering, acting as a role model for best practice. Provides clear direction, mentors engineers, supports capability development and leads by example in the delivery of resilient, high-quality network services. Next-Generation Firewall Expertise: Skilled in configuring, designing and maintaining NGFWs with emphasis on Palo Alto Firewalls with centralized management via Panorama You and your role Being a Senior Network Engineer at DWP Digital is about much more than keeping the network running. You'll help shape scalable, resilient network services, lead complex technical solutions and find smarter ways to automate repetitive work. Experience with Arista, Palo Alto, Aruba, AWS or Azure would be useful, but you don't need to tick every box. If you've also worked with Python or Ansible for network automation, even better. Details. Wages. Perks. Location: You'll join us in one of our brilliant digital hubs in Blackpool, Leeds, Manchester or Newcastle, whichever is more convenient for you. Hybrid Working: We work a hybrid model - you'll spend some time working at home and some time collaborating face to face in a hub. Pay: We offer competitive pay of up to £ 74,399 Pension: You'll get a brilliant civil service pension with employer contributions worth 28.97% , worth over £17,000 per year. Holidays: A generous leave package starting at 26 days rising to 31 days over time. You can also take up to 3 extra days off a month on flexitime. You'll also get all the usual public holidays. We have a broad benefits package built around your work-life balance which includes: Flexible working including flexible hours and flex-friendly policies Time off volunteering and charitable giving Bring your authentic self to work with 'I Can Be Me in DWP' Discounts and savings on shopping, fun days out and more Interest-free loans to buy a bike or a season ticket, so it's even easier for you to get to work and start making a difference Professional development, coaching, mentoring and career progression opportunities. And we have an award-winning environment and culture: DWP have been recognised as 2024 Diversity Employer of the Year at the Computing Women in Tech Excellence awards Diverse and Inclusive Leadership at Digital Leaders Awards 2024 Commended as Best Place to Work in Digital category in the Computing Digital Technology Leaders awards 2025 Recognised as one of the Best Public Sector Employers at 2025 Women In Tech Employer Awards Process: We know your time is valuable, so our application and selection process are just two stages: Apply: complete your application on Civil Service Jobs. There'll be full instructions when you click through. Interview: a single stage interview online. CLICK APPLY for more information and to start your application.
13/11/2026
Full time
Senior Network Engineer Pay of up to £74,399 plus 28.97% employer pension contributions, hybrid working, flexible hours, and great work life balance. DWP. Digital with Purpose. We are looking for outstanding Senior Infrastructure Engineers who are skilled in network automation to join our community of tech experts in DWP Digital, to assist in the design of Infrastructure services in collaboration with Architecture and Engineering principles. We're using fresh ideas and leading-edge tech to build and maintain digital solutions that will be used by nearly every person in the UK, every day and at key moments in their lives. DWP is the UK's largest government department. We help people into work and make payments worth over £280bn a year to support and empower millions of people. The scale of what we do is extraordinary, and our purpose is unique. We'd love you to join us. What skills, knowledge and experience will you need? Advanced Network Architectures and Routing: Proficient in VXLAN overlays, EVPN, multi-site fabrics, VRF segmentation and dynamic routing protocols (OSPF, BGP), particularly using Arista technologies. Traffic Optimization & Load Balancing: Experienced in load balancing solutions including F5 ASM, APM and DNS. Automation & DevOps Practices: Good background in Infrastructure as Code, Configuration as Code and CI/CD pipelines for streamlined network operations. Communication skills with the ability to document network designs and procedures effectively. Takes accountability for issues that occur and is proactive in searching for potential problems. Leadership and technical direction: Demonstrates strong technical leadership within Network Engineering, acting as a role model for best practice. Provides clear direction, mentors engineers, supports capability development and leads by example in the delivery of resilient, high-quality network services. Next-Generation Firewall Expertise: Skilled in configuring, designing and maintaining NGFWs with emphasis on Palo Alto Firewalls with centralized management via Panorama You and your role Being a Senior Network Engineer at DWP Digital is about much more than keeping the network running. You'll help shape scalable, resilient network services, lead complex technical solutions and find smarter ways to automate repetitive work. Experience with Arista, Palo Alto, Aruba, AWS or Azure would be useful, but you don't need to tick every box. If you've also worked with Python or Ansible for network automation, even better. Details. Wages. Perks. Location: You'll join us in one of our brilliant digital hubs in Blackpool, Leeds, Manchester or Newcastle, whichever is more convenient for you. Hybrid Working: We work a hybrid model - you'll spend some time working at home and some time collaborating face to face in a hub. Pay: We offer competitive pay of up to £ 74,399 Pension: You'll get a brilliant civil service pension with employer contributions worth 28.97% , worth over £17,000 per year. Holidays: A generous leave package starting at 26 days rising to 31 days over time. You can also take up to 3 extra days off a month on flexitime. You'll also get all the usual public holidays. We have a broad benefits package built around your work-life balance which includes: Flexible working including flexible hours and flex-friendly policies Time off volunteering and charitable giving Bring your authentic self to work with 'I Can Be Me in DWP' Discounts and savings on shopping, fun days out and more Interest-free loans to buy a bike or a season ticket, so it's even easier for you to get to work and start making a difference Professional development, coaching, mentoring and career progression opportunities. And we have an award-winning environment and culture: DWP have been recognised as 2024 Diversity Employer of the Year at the Computing Women in Tech Excellence awards Diverse and Inclusive Leadership at Digital Leaders Awards 2024 Commended as Best Place to Work in Digital category in the Computing Digital Technology Leaders awards 2025 Recognised as one of the Best Public Sector Employers at 2025 Women In Tech Employer Awards Process: We know your time is valuable, so our application and selection process are just two stages: Apply: complete your application on Civil Service Jobs. There'll be full instructions when you click through. Interview: a single stage interview online. CLICK APPLY for more information and to start your application.
Senior Security Architect Pay up to £58,961 - £86,567 plus 28.97% employer pension contributions, hybrid working, flexible hours, and great work life balance. DWP. Digital with Purpose. Do you want to tackle security challenges at massive scale, shaping the systems and services used by millions of people? We're looking for a Senior Security Architect to provide expert leadership across our Corporate Centre Services function. You'll apply secure-by-design principles, enterprise architecture expertise and cloud security knowledge to influence strategic decisions, guide multidisciplinary teams and help safeguard critical services against evolving threats. You'll have experience working in large digital environments, shaping standards, governance approaches and security roadmaps, while communicating complex concepts effectively to both technical and non-technical audiences. You'll also play a key role in building organisational capability through mentoring, knowledge sharing and championing best practice. DWP offers a unique opportunity to work at a scale and complexity rarely found elsewhere. We welcome applications from candidates from industry, consultancy, academia or military backgrounds. A CISSP qualification, master's degree in information security, or willingness to work towards one, would be beneficial and supported as part of your professional development. What skills, knowledge and experience will you need? Experience operating as a Security Architect within large complex organisations, developing secure solutions that align with enterprise architecture strategies and long-term business objectives. Strong expertise in cyber security risk management and threat mitigation with experience identifying vulnerabilities, assessing risks and implementing effective security controls to protect critical services and data. Knowledge of identity and access management technologies and security protocols, with experience applying security principles across modern digital and cloud-based environments. Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to influence decision-making, provide expert security guidance and develop capability across multidisciplinary teams and architecture communities. You and your role As a Security Architect, you will provide expert advice on secure solution design, risk assessment, IT Health Check scoping and vulnerability management, helping teams identify and address risks across digital services. Working closely with architects, engineers, security specialists and Design Authority, you'll build strong relationships and act as a trusted advisor on secure design and delivery. You will lead the development of resilient architectures, ensuring security is considered from discovery through to live service, while balancing user needs, business priorities and technical requirements. Collaborating with Solution Architects and agile delivery teams, you'll develop secure, cost-effective solutions aligned with enterprise standards, strategic roadmaps and the Digital Blueprint. You'll produce clear architecture artefacts, patterns and documentation to support governance, assurance activities and secure engineering throughout the product lifecycle. You'll also contribute to strategy, standards and reusable patterns, while mentoring colleagues and strengthening capability across the wider architecture and security communities. Details. Wages. Perks. Location: You'll join us in one of our brilliant digital hubs in Blackpool, Birmingham, Leeds, Manchester, Newcastle or Sheffield whichever is most convenient for you. Hybrid Working: We work a hybrid model - you'll spend some time working at home and some time collaborating face to face in a hub. Pay: You salary for this role is £58,961, plus you'll get a Government Digital and Data allowance of up to £27,606 subject to our assessment of capability at interview. Pension: You'll get a brilliant civil service pension with employer contributions worth 28.97%, worth up to £17,081 per year. Holidays: A generous leave package starting at 26 days rising to 31 days over time. You can also take up to 3 extra days off a month on flexi-time. You'll also get all the usual public holidays. We have a broad benefits package built around your work-life balance which includes: Time off volunteering and charitable giving Bring your authentic self to work with 'I Can Be Me in DWP' Discounts and savings on shopping, fun days out and more Interest-free loans to buy a bike or a season ticket, so it's even easier for you to get to work and start making a difference Professional development, coaching, mentoring and career progression opportunities. And we have an award-winning environment and culture: DWP have been recognised as 2024 Diversity Employer of the Year at the Computing Women in Tech Excellence awards Diverse and Inclusive Leadership at Digital Leaders Awards 2024 Commended as Best Place to Work in Digital category in the Computing Digital Technology Leaders awards 2025 Recognised as one of the Best Public Sector Employers at 2025 Women In Tech Employer Awards Process: We know your time is valuable, so our application and selection process is just 3 stages: Apply: complete your application on Civil Service Jobs. Interview: A short first stage interview, followed by a longer stage 2 interview for those successful. CLICK APPLY for more information and to start your application
13/11/2026
Full time
Senior Security Architect Pay up to £58,961 - £86,567 plus 28.97% employer pension contributions, hybrid working, flexible hours, and great work life balance. DWP. Digital with Purpose. Do you want to tackle security challenges at massive scale, shaping the systems and services used by millions of people? We're looking for a Senior Security Architect to provide expert leadership across our Corporate Centre Services function. You'll apply secure-by-design principles, enterprise architecture expertise and cloud security knowledge to influence strategic decisions, guide multidisciplinary teams and help safeguard critical services against evolving threats. You'll have experience working in large digital environments, shaping standards, governance approaches and security roadmaps, while communicating complex concepts effectively to both technical and non-technical audiences. You'll also play a key role in building organisational capability through mentoring, knowledge sharing and championing best practice. DWP offers a unique opportunity to work at a scale and complexity rarely found elsewhere. We welcome applications from candidates from industry, consultancy, academia or military backgrounds. A CISSP qualification, master's degree in information security, or willingness to work towards one, would be beneficial and supported as part of your professional development. What skills, knowledge and experience will you need? Experience operating as a Security Architect within large complex organisations, developing secure solutions that align with enterprise architecture strategies and long-term business objectives. Strong expertise in cyber security risk management and threat mitigation with experience identifying vulnerabilities, assessing risks and implementing effective security controls to protect critical services and data. Knowledge of identity and access management technologies and security protocols, with experience applying security principles across modern digital and cloud-based environments. Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to influence decision-making, provide expert security guidance and develop capability across multidisciplinary teams and architecture communities. You and your role As a Security Architect, you will provide expert advice on secure solution design, risk assessment, IT Health Check scoping and vulnerability management, helping teams identify and address risks across digital services. Working closely with architects, engineers, security specialists and Design Authority, you'll build strong relationships and act as a trusted advisor on secure design and delivery. You will lead the development of resilient architectures, ensuring security is considered from discovery through to live service, while balancing user needs, business priorities and technical requirements. Collaborating with Solution Architects and agile delivery teams, you'll develop secure, cost-effective solutions aligned with enterprise standards, strategic roadmaps and the Digital Blueprint. You'll produce clear architecture artefacts, patterns and documentation to support governance, assurance activities and secure engineering throughout the product lifecycle. You'll also contribute to strategy, standards and reusable patterns, while mentoring colleagues and strengthening capability across the wider architecture and security communities. Details. Wages. Perks. Location: You'll join us in one of our brilliant digital hubs in Blackpool, Birmingham, Leeds, Manchester, Newcastle or Sheffield whichever is most convenient for you. Hybrid Working: We work a hybrid model - you'll spend some time working at home and some time collaborating face to face in a hub. Pay: You salary for this role is £58,961, plus you'll get a Government Digital and Data allowance of up to £27,606 subject to our assessment of capability at interview. Pension: You'll get a brilliant civil service pension with employer contributions worth 28.97%, worth up to £17,081 per year. Holidays: A generous leave package starting at 26 days rising to 31 days over time. You can also take up to 3 extra days off a month on flexi-time. You'll also get all the usual public holidays. We have a broad benefits package built around your work-life balance which includes: Time off volunteering and charitable giving Bring your authentic self to work with 'I Can Be Me in DWP' Discounts and savings on shopping, fun days out and more Interest-free loans to buy a bike or a season ticket, so it's even easier for you to get to work and start making a difference Professional development, coaching, mentoring and career progression opportunities. And we have an award-winning environment and culture: DWP have been recognised as 2024 Diversity Employer of the Year at the Computing Women in Tech Excellence awards Diverse and Inclusive Leadership at Digital Leaders Awards 2024 Commended as Best Place to Work in Digital category in the Computing Digital Technology Leaders awards 2025 Recognised as one of the Best Public Sector Employers at 2025 Women In Tech Employer Awards Process: We know your time is valuable, so our application and selection process is just 3 stages: Apply: complete your application on Civil Service Jobs. Interview: A short first stage interview, followed by a longer stage 2 interview for those successful. CLICK APPLY for more information and to start your application
Senior Security Architect Pay up to £58,961 - £86,567 plus 28.97% employer pension contributions, hybrid working, flexible hours, and great work life balance. DWP. Digital with Purpose. Do you want to tackle security challenges at massive scale, shaping the systems and services used by millions of people? We're looking for a Senior Security Architect to provide expert leadership across our Corporate Centre Services function. You'll apply secure-by-design principles, enterprise architecture expertise and cloud security knowledge to influence strategic decisions, guide multidisciplinary teams and help safeguard critical services against evolving threats. You'll have experience working in large digital environments, shaping standards, governance approaches and security roadmaps, while communicating complex concepts effectively to both technical and non-technical audiences. You'll also play a key role in building organisational capability through mentoring, knowledge sharing and championing best practice. DWP offers a unique opportunity to work at a scale and complexity rarely found elsewhere. We welcome applications from candidates from industry, consultancy, academia or military backgrounds. A CISSP qualification, master's degree in information security, or willingness to work towards one, would be beneficial and supported as part of your professional development. What skills, knowledge and experience will you need? Experience operating as a Security Architect within large complex organisations, developing secure solutions that align with enterprise architecture strategies and long-term business objectives. Strong expertise in cyber security risk management and threat mitigation with experience identifying vulnerabilities, assessing risks and implementing effective security controls to protect critical services and data. Knowledge of identity and access management technologies and security protocols, with experience applying security principles across modern digital and cloud-based environments. Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to influence decision-making, provide expert security guidance and develop capability across multidisciplinary teams and architecture communities. You and your role As a Security Architect, you will provide expert advice on secure solution design, risk assessment, IT Health Check scoping and vulnerability management, helping teams identify and address risks across digital services. Working closely with architects, engineers, security specialists and Design Authority, you'll build strong relationships and act as a trusted advisor on secure design and delivery. You will lead the development of resilient architectures, ensuring security is considered from discovery through to live service, while balancing user needs, business priorities and technical requirements. Collaborating with Solution Architects and agile delivery teams, you'll develop secure, cost-effective solutions aligned with enterprise standards, strategic roadmaps and the Digital Blueprint. You'll produce clear architecture artefacts, patterns and documentation to support governance, assurance activities and secure engineering throughout the product lifecycle. You'll also contribute to strategy, standards and reusable patterns, while mentoring colleagues and strengthening capability across the wider architecture and security communities. Details. Wages. Perks. Location: You'll join us in one of our brilliant digital hubs in Blackpool, Birmingham, Leeds, Manchester, Newcastle or Sheffield whichever is most convenient for you. Hybrid Working: We work a hybrid model - you'll spend some time working at home and some time collaborating face to face in a hub. Pay: You salary for this role is £58,961, plus you'll get a Government Digital and Data allowance of up to £27,606 subject to our assessment of capability at interview. Pension: You'll get a brilliant civil service pension with employer contributions worth 28.97%, worth up to £17,081 per year. Holidays: A generous leave package starting at 26 days rising to 31 days over time. You can also take up to 3 extra days off a month on flexi-time. You'll also get all the usual public holidays. We have a broad benefits package built around your work-life balance which includes: Time off volunteering and charitable giving Bring your authentic self to work with 'I Can Be Me in DWP' Discounts and savings on shopping, fun days out and more Interest-free loans to buy a bike or a season ticket, so it's even easier for you to get to work and start making a difference Professional development, coaching, mentoring and career progression opportunities. And we have an award-winning environment and culture: DWP have been recognised as 2024 Diversity Employer of the Year at the Computing Women in Tech Excellence awards Diverse and Inclusive Leadership at Digital Leaders Awards 2024 Commended as Best Place to Work in Digital category in the Computing Digital Technology Leaders awards 2025 Recognised as one of the Best Public Sector Employers at 2025 Women In Tech Employer Awards Process: We know your time is valuable, so our application and selection process is just 3 stages: Apply: complete your application on Civil Service Jobs. Interview: A short first stage interview, followed by a longer stage 2 interview for those successful. CLICK APPLY for more information and to start your application
13/11/2026
Full time
Senior Security Architect Pay up to £58,961 - £86,567 plus 28.97% employer pension contributions, hybrid working, flexible hours, and great work life balance. DWP. Digital with Purpose. Do you want to tackle security challenges at massive scale, shaping the systems and services used by millions of people? We're looking for a Senior Security Architect to provide expert leadership across our Corporate Centre Services function. You'll apply secure-by-design principles, enterprise architecture expertise and cloud security knowledge to influence strategic decisions, guide multidisciplinary teams and help safeguard critical services against evolving threats. You'll have experience working in large digital environments, shaping standards, governance approaches and security roadmaps, while communicating complex concepts effectively to both technical and non-technical audiences. You'll also play a key role in building organisational capability through mentoring, knowledge sharing and championing best practice. DWP offers a unique opportunity to work at a scale and complexity rarely found elsewhere. We welcome applications from candidates from industry, consultancy, academia or military backgrounds. A CISSP qualification, master's degree in information security, or willingness to work towards one, would be beneficial and supported as part of your professional development. What skills, knowledge and experience will you need? Experience operating as a Security Architect within large complex organisations, developing secure solutions that align with enterprise architecture strategies and long-term business objectives. Strong expertise in cyber security risk management and threat mitigation with experience identifying vulnerabilities, assessing risks and implementing effective security controls to protect critical services and data. Knowledge of identity and access management technologies and security protocols, with experience applying security principles across modern digital and cloud-based environments. Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to influence decision-making, provide expert security guidance and develop capability across multidisciplinary teams and architecture communities. You and your role As a Security Architect, you will provide expert advice on secure solution design, risk assessment, IT Health Check scoping and vulnerability management, helping teams identify and address risks across digital services. Working closely with architects, engineers, security specialists and Design Authority, you'll build strong relationships and act as a trusted advisor on secure design and delivery. You will lead the development of resilient architectures, ensuring security is considered from discovery through to live service, while balancing user needs, business priorities and technical requirements. Collaborating with Solution Architects and agile delivery teams, you'll develop secure, cost-effective solutions aligned with enterprise standards, strategic roadmaps and the Digital Blueprint. You'll produce clear architecture artefacts, patterns and documentation to support governance, assurance activities and secure engineering throughout the product lifecycle. You'll also contribute to strategy, standards and reusable patterns, while mentoring colleagues and strengthening capability across the wider architecture and security communities. Details. Wages. Perks. Location: You'll join us in one of our brilliant digital hubs in Blackpool, Birmingham, Leeds, Manchester, Newcastle or Sheffield whichever is most convenient for you. Hybrid Working: We work a hybrid model - you'll spend some time working at home and some time collaborating face to face in a hub. Pay: You salary for this role is £58,961, plus you'll get a Government Digital and Data allowance of up to £27,606 subject to our assessment of capability at interview. Pension: You'll get a brilliant civil service pension with employer contributions worth 28.97%, worth up to £17,081 per year. Holidays: A generous leave package starting at 26 days rising to 31 days over time. You can also take up to 3 extra days off a month on flexi-time. You'll also get all the usual public holidays. We have a broad benefits package built around your work-life balance which includes: Time off volunteering and charitable giving Bring your authentic self to work with 'I Can Be Me in DWP' Discounts and savings on shopping, fun days out and more Interest-free loans to buy a bike or a season ticket, so it's even easier for you to get to work and start making a difference Professional development, coaching, mentoring and career progression opportunities. And we have an award-winning environment and culture: DWP have been recognised as 2024 Diversity Employer of the Year at the Computing Women in Tech Excellence awards Diverse and Inclusive Leadership at Digital Leaders Awards 2024 Commended as Best Place to Work in Digital category in the Computing Digital Technology Leaders awards 2025 Recognised as one of the Best Public Sector Employers at 2025 Women In Tech Employer Awards Process: We know your time is valuable, so our application and selection process is just 3 stages: Apply: complete your application on Civil Service Jobs. Interview: A short first stage interview, followed by a longer stage 2 interview for those successful. CLICK APPLY for more information and to start your application
Senior Security Architect Pay up to £58,961 - £86,567 plus 28.97% employer pension contributions, hybrid working, flexible hours, and great work life balance. DWP. Digital with Purpose. Do you want to tackle security challenges at massive scale, shaping the systems and services used by millions of people? We're looking for a Senior Security Architect to provide expert leadership across our Corporate Centre Services function. You'll apply secure-by-design principles, enterprise architecture expertise and cloud security knowledge to influence strategic decisions, guide multidisciplinary teams and help safeguard critical services against evolving threats. You'll have experience working in large digital environments, shaping standards, governance approaches and security roadmaps, while communicating complex concepts effectively to both technical and non-technical audiences. You'll also play a key role in building organisational capability through mentoring, knowledge sharing and championing best practice. DWP offers a unique opportunity to work at a scale and complexity rarely found elsewhere. We welcome applications from candidates from industry, consultancy, academia or military backgrounds. A CISSP qualification, master's degree in information security, or willingness to work towards one, would be beneficial and supported as part of your professional development. What skills, knowledge and experience will you need? Experience operating as a Security Architect within large complex organisations, developing secure solutions that align with enterprise architecture strategies and long-term business objectives. Strong expertise in cyber security risk management and threat mitigation with experience identifying vulnerabilities, assessing risks and implementing effective security controls to protect critical services and data. Knowledge of identity and access management technologies and security protocols, with experience applying security principles across modern digital and cloud-based environments. Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to influence decision-making, provide expert security guidance and develop capability across multidisciplinary teams and architecture communities. You and your role As a Security Architect, you will provide expert advice on secure solution design, risk assessment, IT Health Check scoping and vulnerability management, helping teams identify and address risks across digital services. Working closely with architects, engineers, security specialists and Design Authority, you'll build strong relationships and act as a trusted advisor on secure design and delivery. You will lead the development of resilient architectures, ensuring security is considered from discovery through to live service, while balancing user needs, business priorities and technical requirements. Collaborating with Solution Architects and agile delivery teams, you'll develop secure, cost-effective solutions aligned with enterprise standards, strategic roadmaps and the Digital Blueprint. You'll produce clear architecture artefacts, patterns and documentation to support governance, assurance activities and secure engineering throughout the product lifecycle. You'll also contribute to strategy, standards and reusable patterns, while mentoring colleagues and strengthening capability across the wider architecture and security communities. Details. Wages. Perks. Location: You'll join us in one of our brilliant digital hubs in Blackpool, Birmingham, Leeds, Manchester, Newcastle or Sheffield whichever is most convenient for you. Hybrid Working: We work a hybrid model - you'll spend some time working at home and some time collaborating face to face in a hub. Pay: You salary for this role is £58,961, plus you'll get a Government Digital and Data allowance of up to £27,606 subject to our assessment of capability at interview. Pension: You'll get a brilliant civil service pension with employer contributions worth 28.97%, worth up to £17,081 per year. Holidays: A generous leave package starting at 26 days rising to 31 days over time. You can also take up to 3 extra days off a month on flexi-time. You'll also get all the usual public holidays. We have a broad benefits package built around your work-life balance which includes: Time off volunteering and charitable giving Bring your authentic self to work with 'I Can Be Me in DWP' Discounts and savings on shopping, fun days out and more Interest-free loans to buy a bike or a season ticket, so it's even easier for you to get to work and start making a difference Professional development, coaching, mentoring and career progression opportunities. And we have an award-winning environment and culture: DWP have been recognised as 2024 Diversity Employer of the Year at the Computing Women in Tech Excellence awards Diverse and Inclusive Leadership at Digital Leaders Awards 2024 Commended as Best Place to Work in Digital category in the Computing Digital Technology Leaders awards 2025 Recognised as one of the Best Public Sector Employers at 2025 Women In Tech Employer Awards Process: We know your time is valuable, so our application and selection process is just 3 stages: Apply: complete your application on Civil Service Jobs. Interview: A short first stage interview, followed by a longer stage 2 interview for those successful. CLICK APPLY for more information and to start your application
13/11/2026
Full time
Senior Security Architect Pay up to £58,961 - £86,567 plus 28.97% employer pension contributions, hybrid working, flexible hours, and great work life balance. DWP. Digital with Purpose. Do you want to tackle security challenges at massive scale, shaping the systems and services used by millions of people? We're looking for a Senior Security Architect to provide expert leadership across our Corporate Centre Services function. You'll apply secure-by-design principles, enterprise architecture expertise and cloud security knowledge to influence strategic decisions, guide multidisciplinary teams and help safeguard critical services against evolving threats. You'll have experience working in large digital environments, shaping standards, governance approaches and security roadmaps, while communicating complex concepts effectively to both technical and non-technical audiences. You'll also play a key role in building organisational capability through mentoring, knowledge sharing and championing best practice. DWP offers a unique opportunity to work at a scale and complexity rarely found elsewhere. We welcome applications from candidates from industry, consultancy, academia or military backgrounds. A CISSP qualification, master's degree in information security, or willingness to work towards one, would be beneficial and supported as part of your professional development. What skills, knowledge and experience will you need? Experience operating as a Security Architect within large complex organisations, developing secure solutions that align with enterprise architecture strategies and long-term business objectives. Strong expertise in cyber security risk management and threat mitigation with experience identifying vulnerabilities, assessing risks and implementing effective security controls to protect critical services and data. Knowledge of identity and access management technologies and security protocols, with experience applying security principles across modern digital and cloud-based environments. Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to influence decision-making, provide expert security guidance and develop capability across multidisciplinary teams and architecture communities. You and your role As a Security Architect, you will provide expert advice on secure solution design, risk assessment, IT Health Check scoping and vulnerability management, helping teams identify and address risks across digital services. Working closely with architects, engineers, security specialists and Design Authority, you'll build strong relationships and act as a trusted advisor on secure design and delivery. You will lead the development of resilient architectures, ensuring security is considered from discovery through to live service, while balancing user needs, business priorities and technical requirements. Collaborating with Solution Architects and agile delivery teams, you'll develop secure, cost-effective solutions aligned with enterprise standards, strategic roadmaps and the Digital Blueprint. You'll produce clear architecture artefacts, patterns and documentation to support governance, assurance activities and secure engineering throughout the product lifecycle. You'll also contribute to strategy, standards and reusable patterns, while mentoring colleagues and strengthening capability across the wider architecture and security communities. Details. Wages. Perks. Location: You'll join us in one of our brilliant digital hubs in Blackpool, Birmingham, Leeds, Manchester, Newcastle or Sheffield whichever is most convenient for you. Hybrid Working: We work a hybrid model - you'll spend some time working at home and some time collaborating face to face in a hub. Pay: You salary for this role is £58,961, plus you'll get a Government Digital and Data allowance of up to £27,606 subject to our assessment of capability at interview. Pension: You'll get a brilliant civil service pension with employer contributions worth 28.97%, worth up to £17,081 per year. Holidays: A generous leave package starting at 26 days rising to 31 days over time. You can also take up to 3 extra days off a month on flexi-time. You'll also get all the usual public holidays. We have a broad benefits package built around your work-life balance which includes: Time off volunteering and charitable giving Bring your authentic self to work with 'I Can Be Me in DWP' Discounts and savings on shopping, fun days out and more Interest-free loans to buy a bike or a season ticket, so it's even easier for you to get to work and start making a difference Professional development, coaching, mentoring and career progression opportunities. And we have an award-winning environment and culture: DWP have been recognised as 2024 Diversity Employer of the Year at the Computing Women in Tech Excellence awards Diverse and Inclusive Leadership at Digital Leaders Awards 2024 Commended as Best Place to Work in Digital category in the Computing Digital Technology Leaders awards 2025 Recognised as one of the Best Public Sector Employers at 2025 Women In Tech Employer Awards Process: We know your time is valuable, so our application and selection process is just 3 stages: Apply: complete your application on Civil Service Jobs. Interview: A short first stage interview, followed by a longer stage 2 interview for those successful. CLICK APPLY for more information and to start your application
Senior Security Architect Pay up to £58,961 - £86,567 plus 28.97% employer pension contributions, hybrid working, flexible hours, and great work life balance. DWP. Digital with Purpose. Do you want to tackle security challenges at massive scale, shaping the systems and services used by millions of people? We're looking for a Senior Security Architect to provide expert leadership across our Corporate Centre Services function. You'll apply secure-by-design principles, enterprise architecture expertise and cloud security knowledge to influence strategic decisions, guide multidisciplinary teams and help safeguard critical services against evolving threats. You'll have experience working in large digital environments, shaping standards, governance approaches and security roadmaps, while communicating complex concepts effectively to both technical and non-technical audiences. You'll also play a key role in building organisational capability through mentoring, knowledge sharing and championing best practice. DWP offers a unique opportunity to work at a scale and complexity rarely found elsewhere. We welcome applications from candidates from industry, consultancy, academia or military backgrounds. A CISSP qualification, master's degree in information security, or willingness to work towards one, would be beneficial and supported as part of your professional development. What skills, knowledge and experience will you need? Experience operating as a Security Architect within large complex organisations, developing secure solutions that align with enterprise architecture strategies and long-term business objectives. Strong expertise in cyber security risk management and threat mitigation with experience identifying vulnerabilities, assessing risks and implementing effective security controls to protect critical services and data. Knowledge of identity and access management technologies and security protocols, with experience applying security principles across modern digital and cloud-based environments. Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to influence decision-making, provide expert security guidance and develop capability across multidisciplinary teams and architecture communities. You and your role As a Security Architect, you will provide expert advice on secure solution design, risk assessment, IT Health Check scoping and vulnerability management, helping teams identify and address risks across digital services. Working closely with architects, engineers, security specialists and Design Authority, you'll build strong relationships and act as a trusted advisor on secure design and delivery. You will lead the development of resilient architectures, ensuring security is considered from discovery through to live service, while balancing user needs, business priorities and technical requirements. Collaborating with Solution Architects and agile delivery teams, you'll develop secure, cost-effective solutions aligned with enterprise standards, strategic roadmaps and the Digital Blueprint. You'll produce clear architecture artefacts, patterns and documentation to support governance, assurance activities and secure engineering throughout the product lifecycle. You'll also contribute to strategy, standards and reusable patterns, while mentoring colleagues and strengthening capability across the wider architecture and security communities. Details. Wages. Perks. Location: You'll join us in one of our brilliant digital hubs in Blackpool, Birmingham, Leeds, Manchester, Newcastle or Sheffield whichever is most convenient for you. Hybrid Working: We work a hybrid model - you'll spend some time working at home and some time collaborating face to face in a hub. Pay: You salary for this role is £58,961, plus you'll get a Government Digital and Data allowance of up to £27,606 subject to our assessment of capability at interview. Pension: You'll get a brilliant civil service pension with employer contributions worth 28.97%, worth up to £17,081 per year. Holidays: A generous leave package starting at 26 days rising to 31 days over time. You can also take up to 3 extra days off a month on flexi-time. You'll also get all the usual public holidays. We have a broad benefits package built around your work-life balance which includes: Time off volunteering and charitable giving Bring your authentic self to work with 'I Can Be Me in DWP' Discounts and savings on shopping, fun days out and more Interest-free loans to buy a bike or a season ticket, so it's even easier for you to get to work and start making a difference Professional development, coaching, mentoring and career progression opportunities. And we have an award-winning environment and culture: DWP have been recognised as 2024 Diversity Employer of the Year at the Computing Women in Tech Excellence awards Diverse and Inclusive Leadership at Digital Leaders Awards 2024 Commended as Best Place to Work in Digital category in the Computing Digital Technology Leaders awards 2025 Recognised as one of the Best Public Sector Employers at 2025 Women In Tech Employer Awards Process: We know your time is valuable, so our application and selection process is just 3 stages: Apply: complete your application on Civil Service Jobs. Interview: A short first stage interview, followed by a longer stage 2 interview for those successful. CLICK APPLY for more information and to start your application
13/11/2026
Full time
Senior Security Architect Pay up to £58,961 - £86,567 plus 28.97% employer pension contributions, hybrid working, flexible hours, and great work life balance. DWP. Digital with Purpose. Do you want to tackle security challenges at massive scale, shaping the systems and services used by millions of people? We're looking for a Senior Security Architect to provide expert leadership across our Corporate Centre Services function. You'll apply secure-by-design principles, enterprise architecture expertise and cloud security knowledge to influence strategic decisions, guide multidisciplinary teams and help safeguard critical services against evolving threats. You'll have experience working in large digital environments, shaping standards, governance approaches and security roadmaps, while communicating complex concepts effectively to both technical and non-technical audiences. You'll also play a key role in building organisational capability through mentoring, knowledge sharing and championing best practice. DWP offers a unique opportunity to work at a scale and complexity rarely found elsewhere. We welcome applications from candidates from industry, consultancy, academia or military backgrounds. A CISSP qualification, master's degree in information security, or willingness to work towards one, would be beneficial and supported as part of your professional development. What skills, knowledge and experience will you need? Experience operating as a Security Architect within large complex organisations, developing secure solutions that align with enterprise architecture strategies and long-term business objectives. Strong expertise in cyber security risk management and threat mitigation with experience identifying vulnerabilities, assessing risks and implementing effective security controls to protect critical services and data. Knowledge of identity and access management technologies and security protocols, with experience applying security principles across modern digital and cloud-based environments. Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to influence decision-making, provide expert security guidance and develop capability across multidisciplinary teams and architecture communities. You and your role As a Security Architect, you will provide expert advice on secure solution design, risk assessment, IT Health Check scoping and vulnerability management, helping teams identify and address risks across digital services. Working closely with architects, engineers, security specialists and Design Authority, you'll build strong relationships and act as a trusted advisor on secure design and delivery. You will lead the development of resilient architectures, ensuring security is considered from discovery through to live service, while balancing user needs, business priorities and technical requirements. Collaborating with Solution Architects and agile delivery teams, you'll develop secure, cost-effective solutions aligned with enterprise standards, strategic roadmaps and the Digital Blueprint. You'll produce clear architecture artefacts, patterns and documentation to support governance, assurance activities and secure engineering throughout the product lifecycle. You'll also contribute to strategy, standards and reusable patterns, while mentoring colleagues and strengthening capability across the wider architecture and security communities. Details. Wages. Perks. Location: You'll join us in one of our brilliant digital hubs in Blackpool, Birmingham, Leeds, Manchester, Newcastle or Sheffield whichever is most convenient for you. Hybrid Working: We work a hybrid model - you'll spend some time working at home and some time collaborating face to face in a hub. Pay: You salary for this role is £58,961, plus you'll get a Government Digital and Data allowance of up to £27,606 subject to our assessment of capability at interview. Pension: You'll get a brilliant civil service pension with employer contributions worth 28.97%, worth up to £17,081 per year. Holidays: A generous leave package starting at 26 days rising to 31 days over time. You can also take up to 3 extra days off a month on flexi-time. You'll also get all the usual public holidays. We have a broad benefits package built around your work-life balance which includes: Time off volunteering and charitable giving Bring your authentic self to work with 'I Can Be Me in DWP' Discounts and savings on shopping, fun days out and more Interest-free loans to buy a bike or a season ticket, so it's even easier for you to get to work and start making a difference Professional development, coaching, mentoring and career progression opportunities. And we have an award-winning environment and culture: DWP have been recognised as 2024 Diversity Employer of the Year at the Computing Women in Tech Excellence awards Diverse and Inclusive Leadership at Digital Leaders Awards 2024 Commended as Best Place to Work in Digital category in the Computing Digital Technology Leaders awards 2025 Recognised as one of the Best Public Sector Employers at 2025 Women In Tech Employer Awards Process: We know your time is valuable, so our application and selection process is just 3 stages: Apply: complete your application on Civil Service Jobs. Interview: A short first stage interview, followed by a longer stage 2 interview for those successful. CLICK APPLY for more information and to start your application
Senior Security Architect Pay up to £58,961 - £86,567 plus 28.97% employer pension contributions, hybrid working, flexible hours, and great work life balance. DWP. Digital with Purpose. Do you want to tackle security challenges at massive scale, shaping the systems and services used by millions of people? We're looking for a Senior Security Architect to provide expert leadership across our Corporate Centre Services function. You'll apply secure-by-design principles, enterprise architecture expertise and cloud security knowledge to influence strategic decisions, guide multidisciplinary teams and help safeguard critical services against evolving threats. You'll have experience working in large digital environments, shaping standards, governance approaches and security roadmaps, while communicating complex concepts effectively to both technical and non-technical audiences. You'll also play a key role in building organisational capability through mentoring, knowledge sharing and championing best practice. DWP offers a unique opportunity to work at a scale and complexity rarely found elsewhere. We welcome applications from candidates from industry, consultancy, academia or military backgrounds. A CISSP qualification, master's degree in information security, or willingness to work towards one, would be beneficial and supported as part of your professional development. What skills, knowledge and experience will you need? Experience operating as a Security Architect within large complex organisations, developing secure solutions that align with enterprise architecture strategies and long-term business objectives. Strong expertise in cyber security risk management and threat mitigation with experience identifying vulnerabilities, assessing risks and implementing effective security controls to protect critical services and data. Knowledge of identity and access management technologies and security protocols, with experience applying security principles across modern digital and cloud-based environments. Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to influence decision-making, provide expert security guidance and develop capability across multidisciplinary teams and architecture communities. You and your role As a Security Architect, you will provide expert advice on secure solution design, risk assessment, IT Health Check scoping and vulnerability management, helping teams identify and address risks across digital services. Working closely with architects, engineers, security specialists and Design Authority, you'll build strong relationships and act as a trusted advisor on secure design and delivery. You will lead the development of resilient architectures, ensuring security is considered from discovery through to live service, while balancing user needs, business priorities and technical requirements. Collaborating with Solution Architects and agile delivery teams, you'll develop secure, cost-effective solutions aligned with enterprise standards, strategic roadmaps and the Digital Blueprint. You'll produce clear architecture artefacts, patterns and documentation to support governance, assurance activities and secure engineering throughout the product lifecycle. You'll also contribute to strategy, standards and reusable patterns, while mentoring colleagues and strengthening capability across the wider architecture and security communities. Details. Wages. Perks. Location: You'll join us in one of our brilliant digital hubs in Blackpool, Birmingham, Leeds, Manchester, Newcastle or Sheffield whichever is most convenient for you. Hybrid Working: We work a hybrid model - you'll spend some time working at home and some time collaborating face to face in a hub. Pay: You salary for this role is £58,961, plus you'll get a Government Digital and Data allowance of up to £27,606 subject to our assessment of capability at interview. Pension: You'll get a brilliant civil service pension with employer contributions worth 28.97%, worth up to £17,081 per year. Holidays: A generous leave package starting at 26 days rising to 31 days over time. You can also take up to 3 extra days off a month on flexi-time. You'll also get all the usual public holidays. We have a broad benefits package built around your work-life balance which includes: Time off volunteering and charitable giving Bring your authentic self to work with 'I Can Be Me in DWP' Discounts and savings on shopping, fun days out and more Interest-free loans to buy a bike or a season ticket, so it's even easier for you to get to work and start making a difference Professional development, coaching, mentoring and career progression opportunities. And we have an award-winning environment and culture: DWP have been recognised as 2024 Diversity Employer of the Year at the Computing Women in Tech Excellence awards Diverse and Inclusive Leadership at Digital Leaders Awards 2024 Commended as Best Place to Work in Digital category in the Computing Digital Technology Leaders awards 2025 Recognised as one of the Best Public Sector Employers at 2025 Women In Tech Employer Awards Process: We know your time is valuable, so our application and selection process is just 3 stages: Apply: complete your application on Civil Service Jobs. Interview: A short first stage interview, followed by a longer stage 2 interview for those successful. CLICK APPLY for more information and to start your application
13/11/2026
Full time
Senior Security Architect Pay up to £58,961 - £86,567 plus 28.97% employer pension contributions, hybrid working, flexible hours, and great work life balance. DWP. Digital with Purpose. Do you want to tackle security challenges at massive scale, shaping the systems and services used by millions of people? We're looking for a Senior Security Architect to provide expert leadership across our Corporate Centre Services function. You'll apply secure-by-design principles, enterprise architecture expertise and cloud security knowledge to influence strategic decisions, guide multidisciplinary teams and help safeguard critical services against evolving threats. You'll have experience working in large digital environments, shaping standards, governance approaches and security roadmaps, while communicating complex concepts effectively to both technical and non-technical audiences. You'll also play a key role in building organisational capability through mentoring, knowledge sharing and championing best practice. DWP offers a unique opportunity to work at a scale and complexity rarely found elsewhere. We welcome applications from candidates from industry, consultancy, academia or military backgrounds. A CISSP qualification, master's degree in information security, or willingness to work towards one, would be beneficial and supported as part of your professional development. What skills, knowledge and experience will you need? Experience operating as a Security Architect within large complex organisations, developing secure solutions that align with enterprise architecture strategies and long-term business objectives. Strong expertise in cyber security risk management and threat mitigation with experience identifying vulnerabilities, assessing risks and implementing effective security controls to protect critical services and data. Knowledge of identity and access management technologies and security protocols, with experience applying security principles across modern digital and cloud-based environments. Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to influence decision-making, provide expert security guidance and develop capability across multidisciplinary teams and architecture communities. You and your role As a Security Architect, you will provide expert advice on secure solution design, risk assessment, IT Health Check scoping and vulnerability management, helping teams identify and address risks across digital services. Working closely with architects, engineers, security specialists and Design Authority, you'll build strong relationships and act as a trusted advisor on secure design and delivery. You will lead the development of resilient architectures, ensuring security is considered from discovery through to live service, while balancing user needs, business priorities and technical requirements. Collaborating with Solution Architects and agile delivery teams, you'll develop secure, cost-effective solutions aligned with enterprise standards, strategic roadmaps and the Digital Blueprint. You'll produce clear architecture artefacts, patterns and documentation to support governance, assurance activities and secure engineering throughout the product lifecycle. You'll also contribute to strategy, standards and reusable patterns, while mentoring colleagues and strengthening capability across the wider architecture and security communities. Details. Wages. Perks. Location: You'll join us in one of our brilliant digital hubs in Blackpool, Birmingham, Leeds, Manchester, Newcastle or Sheffield whichever is most convenient for you. Hybrid Working: We work a hybrid model - you'll spend some time working at home and some time collaborating face to face in a hub. Pay: You salary for this role is £58,961, plus you'll get a Government Digital and Data allowance of up to £27,606 subject to our assessment of capability at interview. Pension: You'll get a brilliant civil service pension with employer contributions worth 28.97%, worth up to £17,081 per year. Holidays: A generous leave package starting at 26 days rising to 31 days over time. You can also take up to 3 extra days off a month on flexi-time. You'll also get all the usual public holidays. We have a broad benefits package built around your work-life balance which includes: Time off volunteering and charitable giving Bring your authentic self to work with 'I Can Be Me in DWP' Discounts and savings on shopping, fun days out and more Interest-free loans to buy a bike or a season ticket, so it's even easier for you to get to work and start making a difference Professional development, coaching, mentoring and career progression opportunities. And we have an award-winning environment and culture: DWP have been recognised as 2024 Diversity Employer of the Year at the Computing Women in Tech Excellence awards Diverse and Inclusive Leadership at Digital Leaders Awards 2024 Commended as Best Place to Work in Digital category in the Computing Digital Technology Leaders awards 2025 Recognised as one of the Best Public Sector Employers at 2025 Women In Tech Employer Awards Process: We know your time is valuable, so our application and selection process is just 3 stages: Apply: complete your application on Civil Service Jobs. Interview: A short first stage interview, followed by a longer stage 2 interview for those successful. CLICK APPLY for more information and to start your application
Test Engineers Pay of up to £53,813 plus 28.97% employer pension contributions, hybrid working, flexible hours, and great work life balance. DWP. Digital with Purpose. We are looking for Test Engineers to join our community of tech experts in DWP Digital. We're using fresh ideas and leading-edge tech to build and maintain digital solutions that will be used by nearly every person in the UK, every day and at key moments in their lives. With around £280 billion in payments every year and a third of all UK BACS traffic, the scale of DWP is extraordinary. The scale of what we do is extraordinary, and our purpose is unique. We'd love you to join us. What skills, knowledge and experience will you need? Lead criteria : Demonstrable skills in Java or JavaScript, and software engineering practices and aptitude to learn more. Experience building and maintaining comprehensive, robust and reliable automated tests and frameworks against UI's or API's and understand the other. Experience of the testing lifecycle from understanding business needs from delivery to production. Including test generation, reporting and defect management. Proven experience of being an adaptable team player who understands agile ways of working and shift left principles e.g. CI/CD. Knowledge and awareness of non-functional testing disciplines, e.g. Performance, Security and Accessibility testing, with practical experience of applying relevant testing approaches, tools and standards in any one of these areas. You and your role Quality isn't something we check at the end. It's something you'll help us build in from the start. As a Test Engineer, you'll work closely with other engineers to create automated test solutions, support CI/CD pipelines and make sure our services are accessible, secure, stable and reliable. You'll take a risk-based approach to testing, using your judgement to understand where the biggest risks are and where testing can add the most value. Along the way, you'll track defects and progress, challenge assumptions and existing ways of working, and help us continually improve the quality of the products and services we build. Details. Wages. Perks. Location: You'll join us in one our brilliant digital hub in Birmingham, Blackpool, Leeds, Manchester, Newcastle or Sheffield, whichever is more convenient for you. Hybrid Working: We work a hybrid model - you'll spend some time working at home and some time collaborating face to face in a hub. Pay: We offer competitive pay of up to £53,813 Pension: You'll get a brilliant civil service pension with employer contributions worth 28.97%, worth over £13,000 per year. Holidays: A generous leave package starting at 24 days rising to 31 days over time. You can also take up to 3 extra days off a month on flexi-time. You'll also get all the usual public holidays. We have a broad benefits package built around your work-life balance which includes: Flexible working including flexible hours and flex-friendly policies Time off volunteering and charitable giving Bring your authentic self to work with 'I Can Be Me in DWP' Discounts and savings on shopping, fun days out and more Interest-free loans to buy a bike or a season ticket, so it's even easier for you to get to work and start making a difference Professional development, coaching, mentoring and career progression opportunities. And we have an award-winning environment and culture: DWP have been recognised as 2024 Diversity Employer of the Year at the Computing Women in Tech Excellence awards Diverse and Inclusive Leadership at Digital Leaders Awards 2024 Commended as Best Place to Work in Digital category in the Computing Digital Technology Leaders awards 2025 Recognised as one of the Best Public Sector Employers at 2025 Women In Tech Employer Awards Process: We know your time is valuable, so our application and selection process is just two stages: Apply: complete your application on Civil Service Jobs. There'll be full instructions when you click through. Interview: a single stage interview online. CLICK APPLY for more information and to start your application.
13/11/2026
Full time
Test Engineers Pay of up to £53,813 plus 28.97% employer pension contributions, hybrid working, flexible hours, and great work life balance. DWP. Digital with Purpose. We are looking for Test Engineers to join our community of tech experts in DWP Digital. We're using fresh ideas and leading-edge tech to build and maintain digital solutions that will be used by nearly every person in the UK, every day and at key moments in their lives. With around £280 billion in payments every year and a third of all UK BACS traffic, the scale of DWP is extraordinary. The scale of what we do is extraordinary, and our purpose is unique. We'd love you to join us. What skills, knowledge and experience will you need? Lead criteria : Demonstrable skills in Java or JavaScript, and software engineering practices and aptitude to learn more. Experience building and maintaining comprehensive, robust and reliable automated tests and frameworks against UI's or API's and understand the other. Experience of the testing lifecycle from understanding business needs from delivery to production. Including test generation, reporting and defect management. Proven experience of being an adaptable team player who understands agile ways of working and shift left principles e.g. CI/CD. Knowledge and awareness of non-functional testing disciplines, e.g. Performance, Security and Accessibility testing, with practical experience of applying relevant testing approaches, tools and standards in any one of these areas. You and your role Quality isn't something we check at the end. It's something you'll help us build in from the start. As a Test Engineer, you'll work closely with other engineers to create automated test solutions, support CI/CD pipelines and make sure our services are accessible, secure, stable and reliable. You'll take a risk-based approach to testing, using your judgement to understand where the biggest risks are and where testing can add the most value. Along the way, you'll track defects and progress, challenge assumptions and existing ways of working, and help us continually improve the quality of the products and services we build. Details. Wages. Perks. Location: You'll join us in one our brilliant digital hub in Birmingham, Blackpool, Leeds, Manchester, Newcastle or Sheffield, whichever is more convenient for you. Hybrid Working: We work a hybrid model - you'll spend some time working at home and some time collaborating face to face in a hub. Pay: We offer competitive pay of up to £53,813 Pension: You'll get a brilliant civil service pension with employer contributions worth 28.97%, worth over £13,000 per year. Holidays: A generous leave package starting at 24 days rising to 31 days over time. You can also take up to 3 extra days off a month on flexi-time. You'll also get all the usual public holidays. We have a broad benefits package built around your work-life balance which includes: Flexible working including flexible hours and flex-friendly policies Time off volunteering and charitable giving Bring your authentic self to work with 'I Can Be Me in DWP' Discounts and savings on shopping, fun days out and more Interest-free loans to buy a bike or a season ticket, so it's even easier for you to get to work and start making a difference Professional development, coaching, mentoring and career progression opportunities. And we have an award-winning environment and culture: DWP have been recognised as 2024 Diversity Employer of the Year at the Computing Women in Tech Excellence awards Diverse and Inclusive Leadership at Digital Leaders Awards 2024 Commended as Best Place to Work in Digital category in the Computing Digital Technology Leaders awards 2025 Recognised as one of the Best Public Sector Employers at 2025 Women In Tech Employer Awards Process: We know your time is valuable, so our application and selection process is just two stages: Apply: complete your application on Civil Service Jobs. There'll be full instructions when you click through. Interview: a single stage interview online. CLICK APPLY for more information and to start your application.
Test Engineers Pay of up to £53,813 plus 28.97% employer pension contributions, hybrid working, flexible hours, and great work life balance. DWP. Digital with Purpose. We are looking for Test Engineers to join our community of tech experts in DWP Digital. We're using fresh ideas and leading-edge tech to build and maintain digital solutions that will be used by nearly every person in the UK, every day and at key moments in their lives. With around £280 billion in payments every year and a third of all UK BACS traffic, the scale of DWP is extraordinary. The scale of what we do is extraordinary, and our purpose is unique. We'd love you to join us. What skills, knowledge and experience will you need? Lead criteria : Demonstrable skills in Java or JavaScript, and software engineering practices and aptitude to learn more. Experience building and maintaining comprehensive, robust and reliable automated tests and frameworks against UI's or API's and understand the other. Experience of the testing lifecycle from understanding business needs from delivery to production. Including test generation, reporting and defect management. Proven experience of being an adaptable team player who understands agile ways of working and shift left principles e.g. CI/CD. Knowledge and awareness of non-functional testing disciplines, e.g. Performance, Security and Accessibility testing, with practical experience of applying relevant testing approaches, tools and standards in any one of these areas. You and your role Quality isn't something we check at the end. It's something you'll help us build in from the start. As a Test Engineer, you'll work closely with other engineers to create automated test solutions, support CI/CD pipelines and make sure our services are accessible, secure, stable and reliable. You'll take a risk-based approach to testing, using your judgement to understand where the biggest risks are and where testing can add the most value. Along the way, you'll track defects and progress, challenge assumptions and existing ways of working, and help us continually improve the quality of the products and services we build. Details. Wages. Perks. Location: You'll join us in one our brilliant digital hub in Birmingham, Blackpool, Leeds, Manchester, Newcastle or Sheffield, whichever is more convenient for you. Hybrid Working: We work a hybrid model - you'll spend some time working at home and some time collaborating face to face in a hub. Pay: We offer competitive pay of up to £53,813 Pension: You'll get a brilliant civil service pension with employer contributions worth 28.97%, worth over £13,000 per year. Holidays: A generous leave package starting at 24 days rising to 31 days over time. You can also take up to 3 extra days off a month on flexi-time. You'll also get all the usual public holidays. We have a broad benefits package built around your work-life balance which includes: Flexible working including flexible hours and flex-friendly policies Time off volunteering and charitable giving Bring your authentic self to work with 'I Can Be Me in DWP' Discounts and savings on shopping, fun days out and more Interest-free loans to buy a bike or a season ticket, so it's even easier for you to get to work and start making a difference Professional development, coaching, mentoring and career progression opportunities. And we have an award-winning environment and culture: DWP have been recognised as 2024 Diversity Employer of the Year at the Computing Women in Tech Excellence awards Diverse and Inclusive Leadership at Digital Leaders Awards 2024 Commended as Best Place to Work in Digital category in the Computing Digital Technology Leaders awards 2025 Recognised as one of the Best Public Sector Employers at 2025 Women In Tech Employer Awards Process: We know your time is valuable, so our application and selection process is just two stages: Apply: complete your application on Civil Service Jobs. There'll be full instructions when you click through. Interview: a single stage interview online. CLICK APPLY for more information and to start your application.
13/11/2026
Full time
Test Engineers Pay of up to £53,813 plus 28.97% employer pension contributions, hybrid working, flexible hours, and great work life balance. DWP. Digital with Purpose. We are looking for Test Engineers to join our community of tech experts in DWP Digital. We're using fresh ideas and leading-edge tech to build and maintain digital solutions that will be used by nearly every person in the UK, every day and at key moments in their lives. With around £280 billion in payments every year and a third of all UK BACS traffic, the scale of DWP is extraordinary. The scale of what we do is extraordinary, and our purpose is unique. We'd love you to join us. What skills, knowledge and experience will you need? Lead criteria : Demonstrable skills in Java or JavaScript, and software engineering practices and aptitude to learn more. Experience building and maintaining comprehensive, robust and reliable automated tests and frameworks against UI's or API's and understand the other. Experience of the testing lifecycle from understanding business needs from delivery to production. Including test generation, reporting and defect management. Proven experience of being an adaptable team player who understands agile ways of working and shift left principles e.g. CI/CD. Knowledge and awareness of non-functional testing disciplines, e.g. Performance, Security and Accessibility testing, with practical experience of applying relevant testing approaches, tools and standards in any one of these areas. You and your role Quality isn't something we check at the end. It's something you'll help us build in from the start. As a Test Engineer, you'll work closely with other engineers to create automated test solutions, support CI/CD pipelines and make sure our services are accessible, secure, stable and reliable. You'll take a risk-based approach to testing, using your judgement to understand where the biggest risks are and where testing can add the most value. Along the way, you'll track defects and progress, challenge assumptions and existing ways of working, and help us continually improve the quality of the products and services we build. Details. Wages. Perks. Location: You'll join us in one our brilliant digital hub in Birmingham, Blackpool, Leeds, Manchester, Newcastle or Sheffield, whichever is more convenient for you. Hybrid Working: We work a hybrid model - you'll spend some time working at home and some time collaborating face to face in a hub. Pay: We offer competitive pay of up to £53,813 Pension: You'll get a brilliant civil service pension with employer contributions worth 28.97%, worth over £13,000 per year. Holidays: A generous leave package starting at 24 days rising to 31 days over time. You can also take up to 3 extra days off a month on flexi-time. You'll also get all the usual public holidays. We have a broad benefits package built around your work-life balance which includes: Flexible working including flexible hours and flex-friendly policies Time off volunteering and charitable giving Bring your authentic self to work with 'I Can Be Me in DWP' Discounts and savings on shopping, fun days out and more Interest-free loans to buy a bike or a season ticket, so it's even easier for you to get to work and start making a difference Professional development, coaching, mentoring and career progression opportunities. And we have an award-winning environment and culture: DWP have been recognised as 2024 Diversity Employer of the Year at the Computing Women in Tech Excellence awards Diverse and Inclusive Leadership at Digital Leaders Awards 2024 Commended as Best Place to Work in Digital category in the Computing Digital Technology Leaders awards 2025 Recognised as one of the Best Public Sector Employers at 2025 Women In Tech Employer Awards Process: We know your time is valuable, so our application and selection process is just two stages: Apply: complete your application on Civil Service Jobs. There'll be full instructions when you click through. Interview: a single stage interview online. CLICK APPLY for more information and to start your application.
