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Network Security SME Contract 6 Months + £500 - £600 p/day (Inside IR35) Remote We're currently seeking an experienced Network Security SME to support a large-scale enterprise environment, with a focus on network containment strategy, documentation, and resilience planning . This role is ideal for someone with deep expertise in routing & switching (Cisco/FortiGate environments) and a strong background in creating operational runbooks and security documentation within complex or regulated environments. Key responsibilities include: Mapping and documenting enterprise network environments (data centres, branches, remote access, ingress/egress) Identifying control points across Cisco, FortiGate and Zscaler Reviewing network/security configurations to support containment planning Developing clear, step-by-step containment runbooks Documenting shutdown procedures across access methods Producing network diagrams, interface inventories, and architecture documentation They're looking for someone with: Strong enterprise networking & security experience Deep routing & switching expertise in large environments Proven experience creating runbooks, incident response, or resilience documentation Excellent technical writing and documentation skills Ability to work independently and extract structured knowledge from SMEs If this role sounds like it is of interest to you, apply now! Network Security SME Contract 6 Months + £500 - £600 p/day (Inside IR35) Remote Oscar Associates (UK) Limited is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. To understand more about what we do with your data please review our privacy policy in the privacy section of the Oscar website.

Systems Engineer - Satellite Communications Portsmouth, UK 6 Month Inital Contract The Opportunity: Shape the Future of Secure Space-Based NetworksAn exceptional opportunity has arisen for a talented Systems Engineer to join our Lead Systems Engineers and Architects team within Defence & Space industry in Portsmouth, UK. This is your chance to directly contribute to the next generation of critical military satellite communications capability, including key future-looking programmes like the UK MOD's Skynet Enduring Capability and other vital Milsatcom initiatives. Our client has a proven track record, having delivered Milsatcom capability to the UK MOD from Skynet 4, through the successful Skynet 5 PFI, and currently delivering Skynet 6A on orbit. They are setting the standard for inter-satellite links, navigation, and space-based networks. Join us to be at the forefront of these exciting, engaged, and future-focused technologies. As a Systems Engineer, you will be pivotal in defining the technical backbone for our major programme bids. Your primary focus will be providing the System Architecture Definition across all three segments: Space, Control, and Ground. Your key contributions will include: 1. System Architecture & Design Leadership Defining the comprehensive Ground System level architectural design, including leading technical trade-offs. Working closely with Engineering Leads and Partners to define segment and associated sub-system architectures via integrated Working Groups. 2. Requirements Management Owning the end-to-end requirements lifecycle: capture and definition from high-level stakeholder needs down to sub-system specifications. Ensuring complete traceability and managing the Verification, Validation, and Test (VV&T) support activities. 3. Proposal & Governance Providing expert technical inputs for major proposals and bids. Acting as the Solution Lead for customer and internal governance reviews, informing stakeholders on progress and problem resolution. Contributing to Systems Engineering and project management inputs for planning, schedule, and cost activities. What We Are Looking For Qualifications: A University degree or equivalent in Electronic Engineering, Computer Science, Telecommunications, or a closely related discipline. Essential Experience & Knowledge: Proven experience in the design, integration, and roll-out of end-to-end digital telecommunications systems . (Experience with Milsatcom systems is highly desirable). Demonstrable experience covering the space, control, and ground segments using established methodologies (Waterfall or Agile). Experience in defining solutions within an Architectural Framework utilizing Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) and appropriate tools (Enterprise Architect is desirable). Experience in technical engagement with external customers and internal partners. A solid working understanding of the key portfolios, including satellite platforms and payloads, satellite control, mission control, and network control. Robust presentation and technical writing skills. This is a great opportunity to join a team directly working on the next wave of space technologies.

Principal Backend Engineer - Java Location: London (Hybrid) | Type: Permanent The Role Capco is growing our Engineering team - and we're looking for experienced Principal Backend Engineers with strong Java skills and a passion for delivering innovative solutions in financial services. If you enjoy solving complex problems, working with cloud-native technologies, and collaborating in agile teams, we'd love to hear from you. As a Principal Backend Engineer at Capco, you'll contribute to high-impact, client-facing projects that shape the future of financial services. You'll work alongside talented engineers, have access to industry-leading training, and get the opportunity to grow your skills across multiple platforms. You will also get the chance to work across different domains within FS & Energy. What You'll Do Build and deliver scalable Back End services using Java (11, 17+) Design and implement APIs and microservices for enterprise systems Work across cloud platforms, particularly AWS, using best practice deployment techniques Contribute to architecture discussions and solution design Develop robust test coverage including unit, integration, and performance testing Collaborate in agile teams alongside clients, product managers, and other engineers What We're Looking For Java Development - Expertise in Java 11, 17 and above. Spring Boot - Proficiency with the Spring Boot framework. Cloud Services - Deep understanding of deploying enterprise level software into any public cloud, preferably AWS. Architecture Patterns - Experience implementing microservices, event-driven, CQRS and cloud-native architectures. CI/CD - Strong understanding of CI/CD pipelines, particularly within the AWS ecosystem. Database Management - Proficiency in both SQL and NoSQL databases. Message Brokers - Experience with Kafka. Testing - Ability to write various types of tests including unit, component, integration, end-to-end, and performance tests. Java Streaming - Core understanding of Java streaming and AWS integration. Infrastructure as Code - Experience with CloudFormation or similar tools for infrastructure management. Large-Scale Systems Design - Experience with designing large-scale systems. Distributed Systems Troubleshooting - Ability to troubleshoot distributed systems. Bonus Points For An appetite to contribute to the wider Capco business outside of project assignments. This can be achieved through various means including thought leadership activities, supporting RFP's and the coaching/mentoring of more junior engineering team members Proficiency with Gitlab for CI/CD processes. Behaviour Driven Design - Experience writing automation test cases in Cucumber using Behaviour Driven Design (BDD). AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Associate or Professional level certification required. Security Best Practices - Strong knowledge of security best practices, including the use of IAM Roles, KMS, etc. Why Join Capco You'll be part of a team where your voice matters. We're collaborative, non-hierarchical, and Laser-focused on creating impact - for our clients and for you. At Capco, you'll shape your career around your strengths, enjoy flexibility and trust, and work with people who genuinely care about your growth and wellbeing. We offer a competitive, people-first benefits package designed to support every aspect of your life: Core Benefits: Discretionary bonus, competitive pension, health insurance, life insurance and critical illness cover. Mental Health: Easy access to CareFirst, Unmind, Aviva consultations, and in-house first aiders. Family-Friendly: Maternity, adoption, shared parental leave, plus paid leave for sickness, pregnancy loss, fertility treatment, menopause, and bereavement. Family Care: 8 complimentary backup care sessions for emergency childcare or elder care. Holiday Flexibility: 5 weeks of annual leave with the option to buy or sell holiday days based on your needs. Continuous Learning: Minimum 40 Hours of Training Annually: Take your pick-workshops, certifications, E-learning-your growth, your way. Also, Business Coach assigned from Day One: Get one-on-one guidance to fast-track your goals and accelerate your development. Healthcare Access: Convenient online GP services. Extra Perks: Gympass (Wellhub), travel insurance, Tastecard, season ticket loans, Cycle to Work, and dental insurance. Inclusion at Capco We're committed to a barrier-free, inclusive recruitment process. If you need any adjustments at any stage, just let us know - we'll be happy to help. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds. At Capco, we value the difference you make, and the differences that make you. Our culture champions diversity, equity and inclusivity, and we bring a collaborative mindset to our partnerships with clients and colleagues. is the cornerstone of our success and a value that our employees live and breathe every day.

Digital Product Manager - 10 months - £560 PD - SC Cleared A government backed corporation is hiring an SC cleared Digital Product Manager to assist with a modernisation campaign from legacy infrastructure to modern cloud technology. To be successful you will have a strong background in cloud transformation at enterprise level with emphasis on contract negotiations, 3rd party servicing and procurement.Our client is in Exeter, seeking someone to start ASAP to attend the offices on a hybrid basis offering a day rate of up to 560 PD Inside IR 35 for 10 months. This is a rare opportunity to practice real product management from a legacy IT ecosystem to modern digital services within an organisation that is a house hold name. Role responsibilities: Renewal of Cloud technology contracts and supporting services Clear, agreed roadmap for your platform area. Well defined and prioritised backlog supporting the roadmap and operational needs. Measurable improvement in adoption or usability for key internal users. Positive feedback from engineering and architecture stakeholders. Introduction of at least one lightweight product practice improving visibility, flow or learning. Core experience: SC Cleared Proven experience managing developer infrastructure products and associated cloud technologies e.g. AWS, Azure, shared services. Successfully managed commercial services and bought in services. Ability to apply and adapt Agile and Lean practices in the context of an engineering focused team. Strong understanding of user-centred product development, championing the use of user centered design even when the "users" are other engineers. Skilled at prioritising by outcome - e.g. using impact vs. effort or cost-of-delay approaches. Confident working with cross-disciplinary teams and senior technical stakeholders. Comfortable operating in environments with legacy systems, competing priorities and incomplete information. Excellent communicator, can translate complex technical issues into clear decisions and trade-offs. One stage interview via MS teams to start ASAP. Please share a tailored CV to ensure qualification and shortlisting.

Digital Platform Architect (power platform) We are looking for an experienced Microsoft 365 & Power Platform architect to join our client and lead the design and delivery of secure, scalable Modern Workplace solutions for enterprise solutions. This will suit someone who is equally comfortable with solution architecture, hands-on delivery, and stakeholder engagement. You'll work across Microsoft 365, Power Platform, security and governance, helping the company modernise how they collaborate, automate and operate. Responsibilities Design and deliver Microsoft 365 and Power Platform solutions, including Power Apps, Power Automate, Dataverse, SharePoint Online and Microsoft Teams Act as a technical lead and escalation point for complex Modern Workplace projects Run discovery and design workshops with business and technical stakeholders Define and implement governance, security and compliance frameworks, particularly around Teams, guest access and data protection Develop secure Power Platform solutions (Canvas and Model-driven apps, flows and integrations) Lead or contribute to large-scale SharePoint and M365 migrations Produce solution designs, documentation and handover materials Expertise in Power Platform and Dataverse PL 600 or PL 900 or similar certifications desirable with recent experience of designing, documenting, and delivering complex digital solutions. Undertake development of customising Dataverse, canvas apps, API integrations with 3rd party systems. Any experience with AI, automation and digital service design principles Work closely with the wider team such as BA's, PM's and engineers to ensure the products meet business requirements. Good stakeholder engagement skills. Experience Experience with PowerApps, Power Automate ecosystems, MS tenants, Purview, Azure, the whole Microsoft Office 365 suite and associated products. Solution Delivery: Design and implement solutions using Power Apps, Power Automate, Dataverse, SharePoint Online, Teams and Power BI. Developed and deployed Power Apps (Canvas & Model-driven) and Power Automate Flows to improve operational processes, automate reporting and streamline approvals. Experience of design, roadmaps, architecture, any experience with architectural frameworks such as TOGAF. Ability to work independently as well as part of a wider team. This person needs to be very good when dealing with stakeholders, good communication skills and writing skills. Any certifications such as, PL-900: Microsoft Power Platform Fundamentals, MS-900: Microsoft 365 Fundamentals, MS-700: Managing Microsoft Teams, AZ-900: Microsoft Azure Fundamentals, SC-900: Microsoft Security, Compliance, and Identity Fundamentals This role can be based in any one of the following locations or close to such as London, Cardiff, Manchester, Leeds, Birmingham or Glasgow. This is a hybrid role with 2 days a week in the office. The role is a 20-month FTC with full benefits such as 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays, very strong pension, salary sacrifice options for cycles, home technology, gym membership, and electric vehicles. Salary ranges from £60,000 - £70,000 depending on experience. Please note you will receive an automated response advising you that we have received your CV. Morgan Philips Group is a global talent solutions business that disrupts conventional thinking in executive search, recruitment and talent consulting. We operate in over 18 markets in Europe, North & South America, Asia, and the Middle East & Africa. We understand that the future is digital and social, so we embrace the latest technology, including video ads and CVs, as well as social recruiting. Our innovative services are tailored to the new world of work yet we do not lose sight of the fact that employees be they existing and potential are ultimately human beings. We are committed to ensuring that all job applicants are treated equally, without discrimination because of gender, sexual orientation, marital or civil partner status, gender reassignment, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, disability or age.

Role: AWS Platform Engineer Location: Remote, occasional travel to Manchester Office 12 Month FTC Salary: 60,000 - 70,000 per annum pro rata About the Role As an AWS Platform Engineer, you will drive your workstream to completion. On productized engagements, you'll handle the full delivery from technical design to handover, maintaining accountability to the client. In larger squads, you'll own your workstream end-to-end, ensuring progress and delivery. Your work will be varied; one month, you might deploy a multi-account landing zone for a SaaS business, and the next, you could be building event-driven data pipelines for an enterprise modernisation programme. About You You are an AWS engineer experienced in client-facing consulting. You confidently make technical decisions, deliver production-ready infrastructure, and communicate effectively with clients and colleagues. You apply a systematic approach to debugging and write Infrastructure as Code (IaC) that is readable and modifiable. AI development tooling is integrated into your workflow. Responsibilities - Lead your workstream's technical delivery or full engagement on streamlined deployments. - Design and maintain AWS cloud infrastructure, including IaC, CI/CD pipelines, and containerized workloads. - Conduct technical client calls and provide progress updates. - Write structured IaC using Terraform and/or AWS CDK, reviewed through Pull Requests. - Use AI development tooling as a standard workflow component. - Manage incident response within your scope and produce post-incident reviews. - Support less experienced engineers through PR reviews and knowledge sharing. - Identify improvements and growth opportunities. Skills & Experience - Proficiency in AWS services. - Experience with Terraform and/or AWS CDK, maintaining clean, modular code. - Proficiency in building and maintaining CI/CD pipelines; skilled in Python or TypeScript. - Knowledge of Kubernetes and EKS, with experience in containerized workloads. - Understanding of AWS security, including IAM and network controls. - Systematic debugging approach across network, compute, IAM, and application layers. - Effective communication with clients and stakeholders. - Experience managing workstreams in an agile, client-facing environment. Qualifications AWS Solutions Architect Associate, CKAD, or equivalent associate-level certification is required. In the absence of a certification, a Principal-led technical review can substitute. Useful but not essential: experience with AI development tooling, depth in Kubernetes, AWS professional certifications, or exposure to managed service environments.

Cyber Solution Architect (Digital Platforms & Trading Systems) 8-Month contract - Inside IR35 - market rate London based - hybrid working - 3 days a week onsite Must have Base Metals trading experience Role Overview We are looking for a hands-on, highly technical Cyber Solution Architect to design and deliver secure solutions across our digital platform ecosystem, with a strong focus on Base Metals Order Execution Management Systems (OEMS). This role requires deep technical expertise, practical implementation capability, and the ability to embed security into complex, low-latency trading environments. Key Responsibilities Design and implement secure, scalable cyber solutions for digital platforms, including OEMS and associated trading infrastructure. Act as a hands-on architect, contributing directly to solution design, engineering decisions, and security implementation. Develop and maintain security architecture patterns, reference models, and solution blueprints. Lead security design for Base Metals OEMS platforms, ensuring alignment with performance, resilience, and regulatory requirements. Perform threat modelling, security risk assessments, and architecture reviews. Integrate security into DevOps pipelines, promoting DevSecOps best practices. Collaborate with engineering, infrastructure, and business teams to ensure security is embedded by design. Provide technical oversight on identity and access management (IAM), encryption, API security, and network security. Evaluate and implement security tooling (e.g., SIEM, EDR, DLP, WAF) within platform environments. Support incident response activities and provide expert guidance on security incidents affecting trading systems. Required Skills & Experience Proven experience in a Cyber Solution Architect role with strong hands-on delivery capability. Deep technical knowledge across application, infrastructure, network, and cloud security domains. Demonstrated experience securing digital platforms in complex enterprise environments. Strong understanding of Order Execution Management Systems (OEMS), ideally within Base Metals or commodities trading. Experience in commodities or financial trading environments (particularly Base Metals). Understanding of regulatory requirements relevant to trading systems. Knowledge of trading workflows, low-latency systems, and associated cyber risks. Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP) and cloud-native security architecture. Strong familiarity with security frameworks (e.g., NIST, ISO 27001, CIS). Experience implementing security controls including IAM, encryption, endpoint protection, and monitoring solutions. Proficiency in scripting or programming (e.g., Python, PowerShell, Bash). Desirable Skills Experience with high-frequency or algorithmic trading security. Knowledge of Zero Trust architecture and modern identity frameworks. Relevant certifications such as CISSP, CCSP, or TOGAF. Disclaimer: This vacancy is being advertised by either Advanced Resource Managers Limited, Advanced Resource Managers IT Limited or Advanced Resource Managers Engineering Limited ("ARM"). ARM is a specialist talent acquisition and management consultancy. We provide technical contingency recruitment and a portfolio of more complex resource solutions. Our specialist recruitment divisions cover the entire technical arena, including some of the most economically and strategically important industries in the UK and the world today. We will never send your CV without your permission. Where the role is marked as Outside IR35 in the advertisement this is subject to receipt of a final Status Determination Statement from the end Client and may be subject to change.

Application Architect Onsite in Bracknell Eligible for DV clearance £65-70K per annum + benefits package We are recruiting an Application Architect to support the ongoing evolution of a Gateway solution for a strategic UK defence customer . Working alongside senior solution leaders, you'll contribute to secure design, controlled change, and operational resilience within a mission-critical environment. This is a development opportunity for an aspiring architect looking to build design authority and architectural experience in a high-assurance setting. The Role You will: Contribute to infrastructure and Gateway design changes to maintain availability and performance Produce structured design documentation alongside the customer and Programme Manager Support architectural governance and ensure alignment to solution intent Provide technical oversight during incident troubleshooting with SOC and 3rd Line teams Assist in maintaining secure, resilient and scalable infrastructure components across Windows and Linux environments Your technical experience;Core Infrastructure VMware/vSphere RHEL & Windows Server Microsoft Services Active Directory, including Group Policy (GPO), DNS integration Linux & Platform Engineering Experience working within Red Hat Enterprise Linux environments Ability to write scripts to automate operational or security processes Familiarity with pattern matching techniques and regular expressions (Regex), particularly within security or antivirus tooling Configuration and management of the standard RHEL Firewall Exposure to Linux-based security tooling and antivirus technologies Networking & Gateway Technologies Citrix NetScaler Wireshark Understanding of Gateway appliances and associated software Knowledge of secure communications protocols , including messaging platforms such as XMPP Storage & Data NetApp SAN NAS Backup solutions Security & Web PKI management applications Web applications and protocols Experience supporting file validation, inspection, and content verification within secure transfer environments If you are interested in discussing this Application Architect role further, please reply back with a copy of your updated CV.

Application Security Architect Onsite in Bracknell Eligible for DV clearance £65-70k per annum + benefits package We are seeking an experienced Security Application Architect to support the delivery and ongoing evolution of a secure Gateway capability for a strategic UK defence customer . This role combines architectural ownership, secure design governance, and operational assurance within a high-security, mission-critical environment. You'll shape technical direction, drive change, and ensure resilient, compliant solution delivery across engineering and support teams. What you'll be doing; Own and design technical changes required to maintain and enhance Gateway capability Produce high-quality design documentation in collaboration with the customer and Programme Manager Support solution governance and architectural integrity Assist in maintaining secure, resilient and scalable infrastructure components across Windows and Linux environments Support monitoring and investigation of communications platforms such as email and XMPP-based chat, including the ability to review underlying conversation data where required for security analysis Contribute to file validation and inspection processes, ensuring transferred files conform to expected formats and security controls Your technical background;Core Infrastructure VMware/vSphere RHEL & Windows Server Microsoft Services Active Directory , including Group Policy (GPO), DNS integration, LDAP directory structures, and directory management/maintenance Resource management of server platforms and optimisation of system performance Trellix/McAfee security platforms SIEM integration , including syslog creation, forwarding and reporting pipelines Email security standards and protocols Linux & Platform Engineering Experience working within Red Hat Enterprise Linux environments Ability to write scripts to automate operational or security processes Familiarity with pattern matching techniques and regular expressions (Regex) , particularly within security or antivirus tooling Configuration and management of the standard RHEL Firewall Exposure to Linux-based security tooling and antivirus technologies Gateway Technologies Understanding of Gateway appliances and associated software Knowledge of secure communications protocols , including messaging platforms such as XMPP Security & Web Experience supporting file validation, inspection, and content verification within secure transfer environments If you are interested in discussing this Application Security Architect role further, please reply back with a copy of your updated CV.

Role: Senior Data Engineer / Data Architect Salary: Up to £85,000, plus £5,000 annual bonus Technology - Azure Platform, DataBricks, PowerBI Location: Warrington Working Pattern: Hybrid - 2 days a week in the office. The Role: This is a great new role for either a Senior Data Engineer, wanting to make a step towards architecture, or, a hand's on data architect who is still very much a do'er. You will be the Data Engineer / Architect for the business so this is a design and execute role, you will need to be happy to roll sleeves up and do some technical work alongside ownership of the architecture piece. The system is large, the company is a global business and there systems are already in a good shape, this is not like some roles I have seen where "everything is in a mess and we need someone to fix" - everything her is in place for the successful person to deliver. In addition to the MS Technologies, they also have Salesforce and SAP in the business and a large amount of data is moved and out of those systems so experience in this area would definitely be an advantage. This role is high profile, we are looking for someone to work with SLT, board members and international stakeholders. You will need to be confident and comfortable engaging in conversations and high level decision making. Please note - this is not a remote position, it is hybrid in the office, 2 days a week but there is quite a lot of flexibility to that. Responsibilities: Own and evolve the enterprise data architecture - defining data models, integration patterns, and standards that scale with the business. Design secure, resilient data solutions across cloud and on-premises environments, ensuring they are fit for purpose today and adaptable for tomorrow. Act as the bridge between business stakeholders, analytics teams, and engineering - translating commercial requirements into robust, well-reasoned architectural designs. Set the standard for data governance, data quality, metadata management, and master data management - and hold the organisation to it. Ensure all data practices meet security, privacy, and regulatory obligations, proactively identifying and mitigating compliance risk. Provide architectural leadership and assurance across data programmes, guiding teams to make the right design decisions at every stage. Assess, recommend, and champion the right data technologies, tools, and platforms - balancing innovation with pragmatism. Lead and support data migration, modernisation, and transformation initiatives, bringing structure and clarity to complex change. Produce clear, consistent documentation of data architectures, models, and design decisions that serve as a lasting reference for the organisation. Identify opportunities to commercialise data insights through automation and process efficiency - turning data into measurable business value. Align data architecture with global systems requirements and regulatory evolution, ensuring enabling technology delivers maximum business impact. Requirements: Azure Environment Strong, well - rounded data engineering skillset. Apply Now! If you have a range of experience in Data Engineering and you are looking to progress with an organisation that has a fantastic approach to work in a thriving and ambitious environment, then look no further - this is the role for you! Please note: this role does not offer sponsorship. Referrals: If this role isn't right for you, do you know someone that might be interested? You could earn £500 of retail vouchers if you refer a successful candidate to Oscar. Email: to recommend someone for this role. Interviews for this role will be held imminently. To be considered, please send your CV to me now to avoid disappointment. Role: Senior Data Engineer / Data Architect Salary: Up to £85,000, plus £5,000 annual bonus Technology - Azure Platform, DataBricks, PowerBI Location: Warrington Working Pattern: Hybrid - 2 days a week in the office. Oscar Associates (UK) Limited is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy. To understand more about what we do with your data please review our privacy policy in the privacy section of the Oscar website.

About the role: As a System Analyst with expertise in infrastructure and network services, you will collaborate closely with our client's IT Infrastructure and Engineering teams. You will be responsible for leading the analysis and definition of technical requirements for complex infrastructure and network change initiatives, ensuring high-quality, clear, and delivery-ready documentation. Job Details: Location: Manchester Contract Length: 6 months Working Pattern: Hybrid - 2 days onsite per week Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday Pay rate : A daily rate, in-scope IR35, of £375 per day via a Hays-approved umbrella company Roles and Responsibilities: Capture, analyse, and document technical requirements for infrastructure and network integration projects Lead analysis activities for DNS and Infoblox migration initiatives and associated network services Work closely with architects, engineers, and subject matter experts to define accurate end-to-end integration requirements Produce clear and structured systems analysis artefacts, maintaining traceability to both business and technical needs Identify technical risks, dependencies, and constraints, supporting mitigation planning Manage own analysis deliverables with strong ownership, while collaborating effectively across delivery teams Other stuff we're potentially looking for: Strong experience in Systems Analysis within infrastructure environments Good understanding of network integration, routing, switching, and connectivity Experience with DNS, Infoblox, IPAM, or similar technologies Exposure to enterprise cloud environments such as Azure and/or AWS Familiarity with Agile and/or Waterfall delivery methodologies What's in it for you? Our client loves to reward their people for doing a great job. This is a 6-month contract This role provides hybrid working access in Manchester, with 2 days onsite per week Next Steps: Once you've applied, one of our friendly recruitment consultants will give you a call and talk you through the screening process. If your application is successful, you'll be involved in a live virtual interview with one of our client's hiring managers to get to know you better.We look forward to speaking to you! Hays Talent Solutions is a trading division of Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited and acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk

BMC Truesight Event Management Consultant - Corsham, Wiltshire and remote - 6 months+/RATE: £656-743 per day inside IR35 One of our Blue Chip Clients is urgently looking for a BMC Truesight Event Management Consultant. Please find some details below: CONTRACTOR MUST BE DV CLEARED (active) Role Title: Event Management Consultant Location: Corsham/Hybrid - Office 60%/Home 40% MUST BE PAYE THROUGH UMBRELLA Role Description: MUST HAVE THESE TOP 3 SKILLS: BMC TrueSight Orchestration Splunk Event Management As a key member of the Hosting and Tooling Team, you will contribute to both operational (RUN) and project based activities alongside fellow Consultants, Engineers, and Analysts. You will be empowered to: Liaise directly with client teams, providing guidance and support. Create event management policies for internal services and client distribution solutions. Provide high level functional system analysis to support client needs. Maintain operational tooling in line with client operational deliverables. Undertake project tasks and liaise with internal and external Project Managers. Build and enhance your capabilities through training, certifications, and hands on experience. Produce technical documentation and architectural drawings. Build and maintain operational dashboards to support client requirements. Your Skills and Experience You will bring experience of enterprise tooling and a strong technical foundation, ideally supported by relevant certifications. Skills and experience include: Proven experience with enterprise level tooling and associated certifications. Experience managing tooling platforms such as BMC TrueSight, BMC Discovery, and Splunk. Agent deployment and management. Product installation and customisation. SNMP MIB management. Experience working in Windows, AIX, and Linux environments. Knowledge of Scripting languages including Python and PowerShell. Familiarity with monitoring tools such as Zabbix, Nagios, HP Openview, SolarWinds, IBM Tivoli Monitoring, IBM Tivoli Netcool. Strong understanding of networking concepts and protocols. Experience creating scripts for automation and system integration (eg, REST API). In depth knowledge of Splunk features, including: o Rule and advanced logic creation o Splunk Query Language (SPL) o SQL coding o Dashboard development Please send CV for full details and immediate interviews. We are a preferred supplier to the client.

Senior Azure Cloud Engineer Abingdon Excellent salary plus bonus 1 day onsite per week: MARS has partnered a global consultancy to hire in a permanent Senior Azure Cloud Engineer to join a talented IT function. This strategic delivery partners work, spans both private and public enterprises on a global basis, delivering real impactful change, improvements and transformation for their clients. With an amazing company culture and values, this business really puts its staff at the forefront of what they do. Due to growth, they now seek a Senior Azure Cloud Engineer who lives and breathes the Azure stack. This Azure Cloud Engineer role is incredibly varied, there is the standard Azure DevOps & GitHub, working pipelines etc, but you will also use Bicep for Infrastructure-as-a-code. The Cloud Engineer will help their external consultancy teams define technical requirements with their clients. On top of that, there is a lot of standard existing Azure Cloud support for clients and acting as a technical escalation point for internal service desks. Our client is looking for an Azure Cloud Engineer with the following skills: SME-level experience working within a Microsoft Azure cloud environment. o Microsoft Azure Certifications: o Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate (AZ-104) o Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert (AZ-305) o Microsoft Certified: Azure Security Engineer Associate (AZ-500) or demonstrable equivalent security engineering experience with a commitment to achieve this certification. Infrastructure-as-Code: strong, hands-on proficiency in Bicep for provisioning and managing Azure resources. IaC must be the default approach, not an occasional tool. CI/CD pipeline expertise: proven experience building and maintaining pipelines in Azure DevOps and/or GitHub Actions, ensuring automated, repeatable infrastructure deployment. Scripting proficiency: PowerShell and Azure CLI used regularly for automation, operational tasks, and reducing manual intervention. Azure Integration Services: proficient in Logic Apps, Service Bus, Event Grid, and API Management for integration design and implementation. API Development: solid experience with SOAP and REST APIs, including design, development, and secure management. Experience with GitHub version control, including branching strategies and code review practices. Experienced in designing virtualised infrastructure environments including compute, virtualisation, storage, and security. Experience with security vulnerability management and remediation. Our client is offering a highly competitive salary and generous benefits package includes: Life Assurance, Income Protection, pension contributions and 27 days holiday (not including bank holidays). They also operate a profit share scheme so that our people share in the success of the business. The profit share bonus is based on company performance and typically paid out in March and September. Joining this impressive business also brings many social benefits. They have a full social calendar with Spring activity days, Christmas events, a 2-day Summer event and 4 sponsored weekends a year. If you re an Azure Cloud Engineer looking for a career defining opportunity with progression and development, then please drop Lee at MARS an application. MARS Recruitment is an equal opportunities employer and positively welcomes applications from suitably qualified applicants regardless of race, colour, sex, marital status, national origin, religion, age, disability, or any other protected status. Suitable candidates for the role will be contacted within 3 working days, unfortunately if you haven t heard back in this time your application has been unsuccessful at this time. MARS Recruitment is a specialist Engineering & IT recruiter working in partnership with companies across the UK and offers services of both an Employment Business (for Temporary/Contract roles) and an Employment Agency (for Permanent roles).

Data Engineer (Fabric) Sheffield City Centre Up to £50,000 Your new role Working closely with stakeholders across the UK, US and European businesses, you will help ensure data is accessible, trusted, and used effectively to support operational and strategic decision-making. This is a hands-on role combining data engineering with analytical delivery, reporting to the Global IT Manager, with a clear opportunity over time to take on greater technical ownership and help shape the direction of the data platform as it continues to mature. Responsibilities Champion data innovation within a forward-thinking manufacturing environment, integrating insights from energy systems, operational technology, ERP, and CRM platforms to drive operational improvement and support smarter financial and strategic decision-making Design, build, and continuously improve scalable end-to-end data pipelines within Microsoft Fabric, implementing and maintaining medallion architecture standards across ingestion, transformation, and presentation layers Develop and optimise trusted data models and semantic layers that enable high-quality reporting, self-service analytics, and advanced business insight Collaborate closely with stakeholders across the organisation to translate business requirements into practical data solutions and support analytics projects from discovery through to adoption and business use Shape and evolve platform standards, governance, and security practices while maintaining high levels of data quality, reliability, and performance, continuously identifying opportunities to improve tools, processes, and ways of working, and actively developing your own technical and professional capability Experience needed Hands-on experience with Microsoft Fabric, including Lakehouse, Dataflows, Notebooks, Pipelines, and workspace management, with the ability to design and support scalable data solutions across ingestion, transformation, and presentation layers Strong SQL skills, including developing, optimising, and troubleshooting queries to support data transformation and analytical models Understanding of medallion architecture and modern data engineering best practices, including data pipeline design, version control, testing approaches, and performance optimisation techniques Confident in building and maintaining robust data models and semantic layers that support high-quality reporting, self-service analytics, and advanced insight using tools such as Power BI or similar analytics platforms Proficient in preparing and validating real-world datasets, including cleansing, handling missing or duplicate records, standardising inputs, and performing exploratory analysis using Excel Experience working with structured business data from enterprise systems such as ERP and CRM platforms, with an understanding of data relationships, master data concepts, and business process integration Strong, clear communicator able to translate complex technical topics into simple, meaningful insights and narratives for a range of audiences Strong stakeholder engagement skills, building trusted relationships across business and IT teams Proactive and self-driven, with the ability to take ownership of work and see it through to completion Structured thinker with a logical approach to problem-solving and analysis Open to feedback and continuous improvement, with a growth mindset Desirable certifications (Microsoft Power BI Data Analyst, Microsoft Fabric Analytics Engineer Associate, Microsoft Fabric Data Engineer Associate) Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk

I am looking for a permanent Senior Software Developer / Lead Software Developer for an extremely exciting business based in Plymouth. In this role you will be designing and building an enterprise level software solution with multiple applications for the business, a software solution that is being built from the ground up covering all functions and departments. Please note, this is an office-based position, working 4.5 days per week for full-time, 5-days per week pay. The working hours are 7:30am to 4:30pm Monday to Thursday and 7:30am to 12:30pm on Fridays . After probation you can potentially work from home 1-day per week with management approval. You will be responsible for leading the design, development and maintenance of the solution and its services across the full development lifecycle from architecture and design to deployment, delivery and ongoing support. You will be a key part of the development team and from the very start you will be given a high degree of freedom to apply your knowledge and experience of development, using a mixture of, .NET, C#, ASP.NET Core, ASP.NET, Blazor, Database Technologies (SQL Server, PL/SQL, T-SQL, SQL Server Management Studio - SSIS), ETL, Integration Platforms, Agile and Frontend Development (JavaScript/jQuery, React, Blazor) and Software Testing for this long-term and critical development programme. This is a hands-on role, so you MUST be a strong coder/programmer. The main technical stack in MS Technologies driven, so you need to be an expert in .NET and C# to be considered for the opportunity. Knowledge of Power BI is a bonus but is NOT a prerequisite for the role. You will take technical ownership, and you operate as a Senior Developer and Technical Lead so you MUST have experience working as a Senior Developer or Lead Developer to be considered for the position in previous posts. You will also be happy to share knowledge with more junior team members, and you will be a good communicator keen to interact with technical and non-technical staff. We are looking to speak with candidates who can demonstrate strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, candidates who can work independently as well as in a team environment, good communicators who are proactive and ambitious, keen to continue learning and staying ahead of technological trends. Experience with cloud platforms such as Azure/AWS, knowledge of CI/CD pipelines, DevOps and Architectural Patterns is a distinct bonus. NET, C#, ASP.NET Core, ASP.NET, Blazor, Database Technologies, SQL Server, PL/SQL, T-SQL, SQL Server Management Studio, SSIS, Power BI, ETL, Integration Platforms, Agile, Frontend Development, JavaScript, jQuery, React, Blazor, Software Testing, AWS, Azure, Cloud, CI/CD, DevOps, Software Architecture, Design Patterns. The role comes with an incredibly competitive salary and a strong benefits package which includes a pension, good holiday (23.5 days + Bank Holidays), Insurance and much more! To be considered for this role you will need to be located within a commutable distance of Plymouth , Devon and you MUST have the Right to Work in the UK long-term without company sponsorship as our client is unable to sponsor. Please note that due to a high level of applications, we can only respond to applicants whose skills and qualifications are suitable for this position. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. Bowerford Associates Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

Application Security Architect Onsite in Bracknell Eligible for DV clearance 65-70k per annum + benefits package We are seeking an experienced Security Application Architect to support the delivery and ongoing evolution of a secure Gateway capability for a strategic UK defence customer . This role combines architectural ownership, secure design governance, and operational assurance within a high-security, mission-critical environment. You'll shape technical direction, drive change, and ensure resilient, compliant solution delivery across engineering and support teams. What you'll be doing; Own and design technical changes required to maintain and enhance Gateway capability Produce high-quality design documentation in collaboration with the customer and Programme Manager Support solution governance and architectural integrity Assist in maintaining secure, resilient and scalable infrastructure components across Windows and Linux environments Support monitoring and investigation of communications platforms such as email and XMPP-based chat, including the ability to review underlying conversation data where required for security analysis Contribute to file validation and inspection processes, ensuring transferred files conform to expected formats and security controls Your technical background; Core Infrastructure VMware / vSphere RHEL & Windows Server Microsoft Services Active Directory , including Group Policy (GPO), DNS integration, LDAP directory structures, and directory management/maintenance Resource management of server platforms and optimisation of system performance Trellix / McAfee security platforms SIEM integration , including syslog creation, forwarding and reporting pipelines Email security standards and protocols Linux & Platform Engineering Experience working within Red Hat Enterprise Linux environments Ability to write scripts to automate operational or security processes Familiarity with pattern matching techniques and regular expressions (Regex) , particularly within security or antivirus tooling Configuration and management of the standard RHEL firewall Exposure to Linux-based security tooling and antivirus technologies Gateway Technologies Understanding of Gateway appliances and associated software Knowledge of secure communications protocols , including messaging platforms such as XMPP Security & Web Experience supporting file validation, inspection, and content verification within secure transfer environments If you are interested in discussing this Application Security Architect role further, please reply back with a copy of your updated CV.

Application Architect Onsite in Bracknell Eligible for DV clearance 65-70K per annum + benefits package We are recruiting an Application Architect to support the ongoing evolution of a Gateway solution for a strategic UK defence customer . Working alongside senior solution leaders, you'll contribute to secure design, controlled change, and operational resilience within a mission-critical environment. This is a development opportunity for an aspiring architect looking to build design authority and architectural experience in a high-assurance setting. The Role You will: Contribute to infrastructure and Gateway design changes to maintain availability and performance Produce structured design documentation alongside the customer and Programme Manager Support architectural governance and ensure alignment to solution intent Provide technical oversight during incident troubleshooting with SOC and 3rd Line teams Assist in maintaining secure, resilient and scalable infrastructure components across Windows and Linux environments Your technical experience; Core Infrastructure VMware / vSphere RHEL & Windows Server Microsoft Services Active Directory, including Group Policy (GPO), DNS integration Linux & Platform Engineering Experience working within Red Hat Enterprise Linux environments Ability to write scripts to automate operational or security processes Familiarity with pattern matching techniques and regular expressions (Regex), particularly within security or antivirus tooling Configuration and management of the standard RHEL firewall Exposure to Linux-based security tooling and antivirus technologies Networking & Gateway Technologies Citrix NetScaler Wireshark Understanding of Gateway appliances and associated software Knowledge of secure communications protocols , including messaging platforms such as XMPP Storage & Data NetApp SAN NAS Backup solutions Security & Web PKI management applications Web applications and protocols Experience supporting file validation, inspection, and content verification within secure transfer environments If you are interested in discussing this Application Architect role further, please reply back with a copy of your updated CV.

Cyber Business Our Cyber business unit is at the forefront of pioneering advanced cryptographic and key management solutions, facilitating the confidential exchange of vital information for customers operating at both tactical and strategic echelons. Join our team and participate in the innovation that ensures the highest security and trust worldwide. Job Description The Software Engineering function in Ultra supports the software development lifecycle consisting of requirements analysis, design, implementation, test and verification in order to deliver software components into projects and products and supports the deployment and maintenance of software components. An individual in this will provide technical leadership and oversight to the software engineering team of 20-30 software engineers. Define and roll-out best practice processes and tools in terms of Software development and ensure close collaboration with the hardware, systems and firmware development teams. Direct embedded and application software definition and requirements analysis, architecture, design, implementation, documentation and testing of embedded and application software for the software element(s) of multi-discipline development programmes, within the Cyber UK Business Unit delivering multiple concurrent research, development and production programmes ranging from tens of k to several m. Key Responsibilities Provide technical direction and exert technical influence across multiple projects, such that the optimal approach, architecture, design, code re-use and tool chain are selected. Collaborating with various stakeholders, develop software requirements, architectures and designs that satisfy the system and security requirements, and design parameters and constraints, in order that a high quality, modular, compliant and timely approach is taken. Works with the software leads on a range of projects ensuring alignment to company processes and standards are maintained. Work with software leads, engineering project leads and project managers to create development plans to deliver / demonstrate value as early as possible to the customer. Works in a consultative approach across projects to help resolve issues with architecture, coding, or design in a timely manner. Work closely with the system architects and the wider systems engineering team to ensure design consistency, design modularity and design re-use, with a focus on technical excellence and process improvement enabling the creation of a high-quality library of re-usable components. Apply object-oriented design techniques to enable code re-use and integration with testing frameworks. Specify, architect, design, document, review and maintain the software design using UML and SysML modelling tools such as RSA and Enterprise Architect, ensuring the model can be used for accurate code generation as required. Develop and maintain knowledge of best practice development and project engineering processes, language standards and tools, e.g. TDD/BDD, Continuous Integration, DevOps, DevSecOps, static and run-time analysis tools, C#, C++, Rust standards and secure software development. Proposes improvements in tools, processes and techniques that support quality and innovation and make the software development more efficient and effective, where appropriate. Actively contributes to the software community of practice, sharing new tools and techniques to advance the knowledge and efficiency of the software team. Reviews and signs off significant technical documents; frequently chairs technical reviews for significant deliverables. Generate and review technical proposals, and provide estimates for the associated effort, costs, and risks, for bids and proposals, leading to contract awards. May manage a team of up to four engineers. Manage security of information as defined in the Security manual to ensure compliance with Government regulations. SFIA Programming / Software Development: Levels 2-5. SFIA Programming / Software Development: Level 6 Develops organisational policies, standards, and guidelines for software construction and refactoring. Plans and leads software construction activities for strategic, large and complex development projects. Adapts or develops new methods and organisational capabilities and drives adoption of, and adherence to policies and standards. Required Experience, Skills and Qualifications Advanced knowledge and experience of at least one of the following: C/C++, Rust, embedded product development (including RTOSes), Windows and Linux application and driver development. Expert knowledge of software engineering practices, methodologies, processes, techniques and technology trends. Track record of delivering complex software solutions to schedule and meeting / exceeding customer needs. Experience of version control, change control and bug tracking tools and systems, including administration tasks Experience of defining and rolling out best practice firmware development processes/lifecycles Experience of defining and rolling out continuous integration and automated test tools and frameworks Experience of deploying coding standards for defence, space or air worthiness techniques and standards such as MISRA Experience of DOORS, UML and SysML would be advantageous. Degree in an engineering, mathematical or science-based subject. Desirable: Sound knowledge of crypto design / implementation and High Grade/High Assurance development processes. Security Clearance Candidates must be willing and able to obtain, and maintain, DV security clearance

SQL Engineer (Contract) Inside IR35 - Hybrid working (3 days onsite) Overview We are seeking an experienced SQL Engineer to support a large scale SQL Server and Windows Server migration programme. The role involves upgrading a significant estate from SQL Server 2016 and SQL Server 2019 to newer, supported versions. With multiple end of life deadlines approaching, this position is critical for ensuring stability, compliance, and long term platform resilience. The ideal candidate will have strong hands on experience delivering complex SQL upgrade and migration projects, excellent analytical skills, and the ability to work in a structured programme environment. Key Responsibilities Lead and execute migration activities across a large SQL Server estate, moving from SQL 2016 & 2019 to SQL 2022 (with a roadmap toward SQL 2025 in future phases). Assess, analyse, and document the existing SQL environment, including discovery of additional instances "in the background." Work with the Project Manager to plan and prioritise migrations across a complex estate. Upgrade, consolidate, and optimise SQL instances as required to meet technical and business needs. Support the migration of associated Windows Server estates Ensure secure, stable and compliant transitions aligned with end of life timelines. Conduct troubleshooting, performance tuning, and post migration validation work. Produce clear migration documentation, runbooks, and operational handover materials. Collaborate with technical leads, infrastructure teams, and wider stakeholders to ensure seamless delivery. Essential Skills & Experience Extensive hands on experience with SQL Server migrations, upgrades, and platform modernisation. Proven background upgrading from SQL 2016 and SQL 2019 to later versions (SQL 2022; SQL 2025). Strong understanding of SQL Server architecture, clustering, HA/DR, AlwaysOn, performance tuning, and security. Demonstrated ability to analyse large, complex estates and identify hidden/unknown instances. Experience migrating associated Windows Server platforms (2016/2019). Ability to work independently and take ownership of delivering migration outcomes from A to B. Excellent problem solving skills and attention to detail. Ability to work in a structured, high pressure EOL driven project environment. Desirable Experience Experience delivering large-scale database estate modernisation within enterprise environments. Familiarity with SQL 2025 roadmap and feature set. Experience using migration tooling (e.g., Redgate, SSIS, native SQL tools, Azure Data Studio, monitoring platforms). Knowledge of compliance-driven environments or regulated industries. In accordance with the Employment Agencies and Employment Businesses Regulations 2003, this position is advertised based upon DGH Recruitment Limited having first sought approval of its client to find candidates for this position. DGH Recruitment Limited acts as both an Employment Agency and Employment Business

Role: Senior Systems Engineer Location: Rochester, Kent - 3-4 days on-site per week Salary: 45,000 - 60,000 depending on experience Experienced Senior Systems Engineer needed in Rochester to work on cutting edge systems within the aerospace industry. We encourage our Systems Engineers to gain a breadth of knowledge across various domains to become subject matter experts in one or more product domain, or systems engineering specialism. What the role of the Senior Systems Engineer entails: Some of the main duties of the Systems Engineer will include: Understanding our customers' complex needs and collaborating to develop, validate and manage requirements at multiple levels Developing complex system architectures and sub-systems using a Model Based Systems Engineering approach Integration, analysis and test of real time systems containing multiple technical disciplines such as electronic, mechanical, optical and software sub-systems Taking accountability for collaborative technical work package execution and associated outcomes Providing guidance, coaching and nurturing talent in other engineers Verifying that customer needs are satisfied Steering new and improved systems development through implementation whilst making use of best practice systems lifecycle processes alongside techniques such as Learn First and Agile What experience you need to be the successful Senior Systems Engineer: Essential: Proven experience developing systems in relevant product markets and/or domains, such as control systems, real time displays or other safety related systems, containing multiple technical disciplines such as electronics, mechanics, optics and/or software Proven experience in requirements management, design analyses, modelling and simulation, using tools such as DOORS, Siemens Polarion, Enterprise Architect, MATLAB and/or Simulink and design methodologies such as SysML A degree or equivalent qualification in a relevant Scientific/Engineering subject (e.g., Systems Engineering, Electronic Engineering, Physics or Mathematics) Desirable: Experience in integration, test, and verification of real time and/or safety related systems, with understanding of safety assessment processes including how these processes influence the design Customer and/or supplier liaison experience for technical aspects, verifying and obtaining agreement that customer needs are satisfied An understanding of information assurance, cyber security and environmental impact aspects relating to real time embedded engineering products Benefits: Overtime, 14% pension, 25 days holiday, free shares and more! This really is a fantastic opportunity for a Senior 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.