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Senior Infrastructure Engineer - Citrix, VMWare, Linux, SC or DV Cleared is required by our government services client based in Milton Keynes, Bucks. Commutable from Luton, North London Northampton, East Midlands, Peterborough, Bedford. Hybrid working Working in an SC Security Cleared environment. You will hold current SC or DV (Developed Vetting) Security Clearance (or be eligible to obtain). 610 per day inside IR35 plus weekday (50) and weekend (100) on-call We are seeking an experienced Infrastructure Engineer with strong hands on capability across VMWare, Citrix, and Linux platforms. Skills and Experience required Good general depth of skills across various core technologies VMware-Configuration, updates, awareness, NSX Linux/Debian-Scripting, updates, migrations, general supportCitrix-updates, migrations, general support Windows Mgt-PKI, IDAM, RBACS Cloud-Azure/AWS Working experience and exposure across hardware and software Worked with third party suppliers to provide and engage and support development Comfortable supporting documentation and knowledge enhancement Private and Public Cloud exposure. You will support, maintain, and enhance our enterprise infrastructure, ensuring reliability, performance, and security across all systems. proactive engineer with excellent troubleshooting skills, strong technical breadth, and the ability to work collaboratively within a busy operations environment. - SmartSourcing are a Disability Confident Employer and we promote, celebrate and value diversity, we are committed to promoting equality and inclusion for all.

Platform Engineer - INSIDE IR35 - Some remote work (2 days a week on site) - Yorkshire - up to 495 per day We are looking for an SC Cleared Platform/Software Engineer to work for a major client on system and authentication upgrade programme. They will also accept Engineers who are eligible for UK SC Clearance and will put you through the clearance process. Key Skills experience: Demonstrated proficiency in Java development PingDS PingIDM HAProxy Java Python PostgresSql Microsoft SQL Server Gatling(Scala) Jenkins Karate Playwright Docker Artifactory Maven Github AWS / Azure Kubernetes Terraform Damia Group 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 our Data Protection Policy which can be found on our website. Please note that no terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate on the grounds of a person's gender, marital status, race, religion, colour, age, disability or sexual orientation. Every candidate will be assessed only in accordance with their merits, qualifications and ability to perform the duties of the job. Should the role require the successful candidate to undergo and be eligible for UK Security Vetting. Clearance sponsorship will be provided where required. Due to the nature of the work, candidates should meet the relevant residency requirements. If applicable, Reserved Post nationality restrictions will be confirmed by the client. Damia is committed to inclusive recruitment and welcomes applicants from all backgrounds. Damia Group is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy and in accordance to Conduct Regulations 2003.

Platform Engineer Rate: Up to 500/day (Inside IR35) Location: Leeds - two days per week on-site Duration: Initially 6 months Clearance: BPSS required on commencement; SC clearance required within three months. Candidates must be eligible for SC clearance. The Role You will be part of a team operating and evolving a platform classified as Critical National Infrastructure, maintained to a high service level. Day-to-day responsibilities include resolving high-priority incidents, implementing new features aligned to the product roadmap, reducing technical debt, and driving improvements to DevOps processes. You will work closely with Product Owners, Business Analysts, and Technical Leads in an agile delivery environment. Key Requirements Strong Java development skills; Python experience also beneficial Familiarity with identity and access management tooling, including PingDS and PingIDM Experience with containerisation and orchestration: Docker and Kubernetes Cloud infrastructure experience across AWS and/or Azure; Terraform for IaC CI/CD pipeline experience, ideally Jenkins and/or GitHub Actions Working knowledge of HAProxy, PostgreSQL, and/or Microsoft SQL Server Experience with testing frameworks such as Gatling (Scala), Karate, or Playwright is advantageous

Senior Linux Engineer - Government - SC/DV Clearance - 6 months + contract (inside IR35) We are working with a major government client looking for an experienced Linux Engineer to join their team. Due to the nature of the role and the client, candidates with active SC clearance and eligible for DV Clearance would be preferred. As Senior Linux Engineer, you'll provide advanced technical expertise across enterprise Linux infrastructure to maintain performance, security and availability. The role exists to support ongoing project delivery and BAU operations, while driving automation and platform improvements in line with internal and regulatory standards. You'll act as a senior technical point within the engineering function, working closely with other teams and vendors to keep environments up to date and well governed. I am therefore keen to speak with candidates who have Strong experience in a senior Linux engineering role within a complex infrastructure environment, ideally within government/public sector environments. Proven ability to act as a senior technical Linux resource, owning decisions and outcomes. Experience with virtualised networking and platforms such as VMware or Hyper-V. Advanced Scripting skills with Bash and Python. Good understanding of core services and protocols (HTTPS, SSH, DNS, NTP, SSL) and troubleshooting Linux issues to 4th line level. Hands-on experience with Ansible automation and infrastructure monitoring. Working knowledge of Confluence, Jira and JSM. Understanding of database technologies such as PostgreSQL, MariaDB, MongoDB and SQL, plus experience managing Linux certificates, Squid and Linux tooling upgrades. Broad understanding of on-prem and cloud-based infrastructure, with occasional out-of-hours work and site travel as required. Desirable: relevant IT/engineering qualification or equivalent experience. Desirable: experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure or GCP) and CEPH or other Linux storage environments. Interested? Apply now for immediate consideration!

Senior DevOps Engineer 6-month contract London/Remote SC Clearance Inside IR35 My Financial Customer is looking for a Senior DevOps Engineer to join a growing technology team responsible for maintaining and evolving a complex on-premise platform. This role will play a key part in ensuring the reliability, performance, and continuous improvement of the organisation s technical estate while supporting the delivery of new services. This Senior DevOps Engineer is required to have experience with the following: Cloud Platform (Azure, AWS, or GCP), Kubernetes, IaC using Terraform and CI/CD pipelines. Skills & Experience required from the Senior DevOps Engineer: Active SC Clearance Cloud Platforms (Azure, AWS, or GCP) Strong experience supporting production environments, including on-call support and release management. Hands-on experience with Kubernetes or OpenShift in on-premise environments. Proven background in Linux system administration Experience implementing Infrastructure as Code, ideally using Terraform, integrated with CI/CD pipelines such as Jenkins. Observability platforms including logging, monitoring, and alerting tools such as ELK, Splunk, Prometheus, or Grafana. Experience improving DevOps tooling and contributing to technology roadmaps. Strong knowledge of Agile methodologies and modern DevOps practices. Experience working in the financial industry would be beneficial. Key Responsibilities of the Senior DevOps Engineer: Support, maintain and enhance the organisation s core platform and supporting infrastructure. Manage the promotion of code across environments, ensuring safe and controlled releases from pre-production through to live. Champion continuous improvement and modern DevOps practices, helping teams adopt automation-first approaches across build, deployment, and release processes. Provide technical mentorship and guidance to engineers, sharing best practices and supporting professional development within the team. Collaborate with architects and solution designers to align technical delivery with long-term product and technology roadmaps. Lead incident management activities, coordinating major incident responses and ensuring effective communication with stakeholders. Support a 24/7 production environment, including participation in an on-call rota and out-of-hours release support when required. Apply now to speak with VIQU IT in confidence. Or reach out to Connor Smal via the VIQU IT website. Do you know someone great? We ll thank you with up to £1,000 if your referral is successful (terms apply). For more exciting roles and opportunities like this, please follow us on IT Recruitment.

Location: Harlow, Essex (3 days per week onsite) Duration: 12-month contract Inside IR35 Role details: Our client, a leading organisation in the Defence & Security sector, is currently seeking a highly skilled IT Solution Architect for a contract position. This role offers hybrid working based out of Harlow, with an expectation of at least 3 days a week onsite. We require a candidate holding active SC clearance. Key Responsibilities: We are seeking a highly skilled Solution Architect to join our clients Architecture Team within the Digital Technology function. This role will be a key contributor to a major global ERP and connected systems transformation programme , operating in a highly regulated environment. Working under the direction of the Lead Architect, the Solution Architect will serve as a trusted point of reference for the programme, helping translate business vision into robust technology designs while ensuring architectural coherence across applications, data, security, and integration landscapes. Architecture & Design:- Develop high-quality solution architectures that align with enterprise standards and support the global ERP transformation and its connected systems. Ensure solutions meet functional and non-functional requirements, including performance, scalability, availability, and regulatory compliance. Produce architecture artefacts such as logical and physical diagrams, design decisions, roadmaps, and interface specifications. Collaboration & Technical Leadership:- Work closely with the Lead Architect to ensure architectural consistency and alignment with strategic technology direction. Act as a point of architectural guidance for programme teams - clarifying solution intent, resolving design queries, and managing architectural risks. Engage business stakeholders, product owners, engineering teams, vendors, and security partners to ensure clarity and buy-in for architectural outcomes. Data & Security:- Ensure data flows, data models, and data governance requirements are well understood and appropriately addressed in solution designs. Embed security-by-design principles, working with cybersecurity teams to ensure compliance with regulatory and internal security frameworks. Identify and mitigate risks related to privacy, data protection, and system integrity. Integration & Connected Systems:- Design integration patterns for ERP and satellite systems using modern integration platforms, APIs, messaging, and workflow capabilities. Ensure end-to-end process coherence across ERP and connected applications (e.g., HRIS, CRM, manufacturing systems, reporting platforms). Governance & Compliance:- Apply enterprise architecture principles (TOGAF or similar) to ensure traceability, alignment, and structured decision-making. Support architecture governance forums, design reviews, and adherence to architectural standards. Ensure solutions meet the requirements of a highly regulated environment, including auditability, traceability, and compliance. What we are looking for in you: Essential:- Active SC clearance Proven experience as a Solution Architect working on large-scale transformation programmes, ideally global and multi-year. Strong understanding of ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Dynamics) and their integration across the enterprise ecosystem. Competence with enterprise architecture frameworks such as TOGAF, Zachman, SAFe, or equivalent. Demonstrable experience in: Application architecture Data architecture, governance, and modelling Security architecture fundamentals API and integration architecture Experience working in highly regulated sectors. Ability to create clear, concise architectural documentation and communicate complex concepts to diverse stakeholders. Desirable skills:- Experience in cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, or GCP) relevant to ERP and integration workloads. Familiarity with global operating models and distributed delivery teams. If you are an experienced Solution Architect looking to make an impact within a highly regulated environment, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to take on this exciting opportunity.

Cloud Delivery Lead +6 months + +Fully remote working + 70 - 79 ph Inside IR35 +SC cleared role - must hold current active clearance +Sole British - due to nature of the project Skills: +SC clearance +Cloud Delivery leader +DevOps +Azure / AWS +Stakeholder engagment We are seeking an experienced delivery leader responsible for managing complex cloud and digital initiatives that support public sector transformation. Skilled in overseeing agile delivery across infrastructure, software, and service platforms with a strong focus on stakeholder engagement, budget management, and governance. Brings deep understanding of cloud technologies (Azure, AWS, GCP) and modern delivery models to ensure secure, scalable, and citizen-focused solutions. Expert in driving cross-functional collaboration, aligning IT strategies with policy outcomes, and promoting continuous improvement across programmes. Key Responsibilities Programme Leadership & Strategy Shape and oversee delivery strategy for cloud and DevOps programmes aligned to public sector transformation goals Develop delivery roadmaps and prioritise initiatives based on organisational impact and stakeholder needs Drive cross-departmental alignment to ensure consistent delivery frameworks and shared objectives Team & People Management Lead multidisciplinary agile teams including cloud engineers, DevOps specialists, analysts, and testers Mentor, coach, and support performance development to build a high-performing delivery culture Ensure effective resource planning to support sprint velocity and long-term delivery capacity Cloud Architecture & Engineering Oversight Oversee delivery of cloud-native architectures, container platforms, and hybrid infrastructure solutions Guide adoption of Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and automation practices Collaborate on designs for scalability, resilience, and high availability across platforms Delivery Operations & Agile Governance Manage sprint planning, backlog prioritisation, and iterative delivery using agile methodologies Track and report delivery metrics such as deployment frequency, lead time, and change failure rate Maintain delivery cadence and artefacts using tools such as Jira, Azure DevOps, or equivalent Stakeholder & Vendor Engagement Build strong relationships with internal teams, government departments, citizens, and suppliers Manage third-party delivery performance and SLA adherence Communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders to drive transparency and consensus Innovation & Continuous Improvement Promote continuous improvement, learning, and feedback across delivery teams Evaluate emerging DevOps tools, cloud patterns, and delivery models Lead retrospectives and encourage knowledge sharing across programmes Experience Required The Delivery Lead will be a well-rounded service delivery professional with experience across applications, infrastructure, or digital services, and will demonstrate: Proven service delivery experience in legacy and/or digital environments Detailed working knowledge of the Industrialised Delivery Model Ability to interpret and work effectively with client contracts Experience producing mitigations for failed SLAs where required Strong documentation skills for client-facing materials and governance Confident communication and presentation skills with senior management and clients Practical working knowledge of ITIL Effective negotiation and stakeholder management capabilities If you'd like to discuss this Cloud Delivery Lead in more detail, please send your updated CV to (url removed) and I will get in touch.

Security Engineer - SC Cleared (or Eligible) - £550 per day - Inside IR35 - Remote - 12 Months initial contract We are currently working with a leading client in the zero carbon energy sector who are looking to bring on board an experienced Security Engineer to join their security implementation and engineering delivery team. This is a fantastic opportunity to work on large-scale, business-critical projects in a highly regulated environment. The Role - As part of the security engineering team, you'll be: Delivering on the security portfolio, with a focus on SASE and Firewall estates. Working within a SAFe Agile framework, participating in sprints and stand-ups. Managing and tracking workloads via Jira. Triaging customer requirements into actionable deliverables. Acting as an escalation engineer for the Security Support Team. Supporting and mentoring junior engineers. Producing documentation and knowledge base material, as well as delivering knowledge transfer sessions. Occasionally supporting out-of-hours work. Technical Skills We're Looking For My client is looking for demonstrable experience in as many of the following as possible: Enterprise Firewalls: Palo Alto (PAN) & Fortinet. Management platforms: Panorama, SCM, FortiManager, FortiAnalyzer. SASE products/services. Load balancers & application delivery - primarily F5. Vulnerability & exposure management (eg Tenable). Email security gateways and hygiene solutions (Mimecast). Network routing, switching, access policy administration. AWS and Azure security knowledge. Documentation: HLDs, LLDs, Security Designs, Risk Assessments, Network Diagrams. Soft Skills & Background Strong stakeholder management and customer-facing skills. Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team. Agile/SAFe delivery experience. Background in security operations, compliance, risk, or governance. Experience working with an MSSP - desirable. Exposure to highly regulated industries - Financial Services experience a strong plus. Clearance SC Clearance (or eligibility to obtain) is required for this role. Candidates with current active SC will be prioritised. Why Apply? This is an excellent chance to join a forward-thinking organisation investing heavily in their security landscape. You'll be working on enterprise-grade solutions, contributing to critical infrastructure, and expanding your skill set across cloud, network, and security domains.

Job Title: Azure DevOps Engineer Rate: £400 (Inside IR35) Duration: 6 months Location: Remote Clearance: BPSS Must Have Government Experience Key Responsibilities Design, build, and manage infrastructure in AWS using IaC (Terraform preferred) Develop and maintain CI/CD pipelines (GitHub Actions, Jenkins, GitLab CI, or similar) Implement monitoring, logging, and alerting using tools like CloudWatch, Prometheus, Grafana, or ELK Manage containerised services using Docker and Kubernetes (EKS) Collaborate with developers, security, and platform teams to improve deployment efficiency and reliability Ensure cloud architecture aligns with best practices in scalability, availability, and cost optimisation Drive automation and eliminate manual toil through Scripting and tooling Maintain robust security, including IAM, VPC configurations, and secrets management Required Skills & Experience Strong hands-on experience with AWS services (EC2, S3, RDS, IAM, Lambda, ECS/EKS, CloudFormation/Terraform) Solid understanding of DevOps principles and CI/CD pipeline design Experience with Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, CloudFormation) CI/CD (ideally GitLab) Docker Containers (Kubernetes) - but not managing Kubernetes, using it as an app development Proficient in Scripting (Bash, Python, or similar) Strong understanding of Linux system administration Familiarity with Git-based workflows and version control best practices

SC Cleared AWS DevOps Engineer | Fully Remote | 6-12 months | INSIDE IR35 Jefferson Frank are proud to be continuously supporting an IT Consultancy who are in pursuit of an SC Cleared AWS DevOps Engineer. The consultancy are working for a high-profile client, analysing their existing processes, identifying and implementing opportunities to optimise these processes, and developing solutions to deliver service improvements to them. In this role, you will be working on a Linux based environment, collaborating with our team to review specifications and then use these agreed specifications to create infrastructure or scripts on AWS using the right standards and tools such as Terraform or CloudFormation. You will implement and manage continuous delivery pipelines on AWS to ensure the team can deliver code frequently whilst maintaining quality. NON NEOGITABLES: Must have an active Security Clearance Key Responsibilities: * Engaging in and improve the whole life cycle of services, from inception and design, through deployment, operation, and refinement utilising platforms such as Docker and Kubernetes * Implementing systems that are highly available, scalable, and self-healing on the AWS platform * Supporting development teams with build & deployment best practices eg branching strategy, testing methodology, CI/CD and pipelines * Designing, managing and maintaining tools to automate operational processes * Implementing and automating security controls, governance processes, and compliance validation * Defining and deploying monitoring, metrics, and logging systems on AWS using AWS native services and/or the ELK stack * Supporting the automation of test cases and embedding these within delivery pipelines to ensure code remains robust. Requirements: * Proven experience of working on relevant system administration and/or DevOps projects * Hands-on experience with AWS services including VPCs, ELBs, Route 53, RDS, Cloudwatch, IAM, EC2, Lambda, etc. * Experience of working with the command line in Linux, creating Bash scripts * Experienced with configuration and management of version control software * Experienced of amending and writing Infrastructure as code templates, using Terraform or CloudFormation * Experience with containerisation and orchestration, using tools such as Docker and Kubernetes * Excellent ability to debug and optimise code and automate routine tasks * Solid Linux and/or Windows system administration experience * Networking experience, CIDR, TCP/UDP, IP, tcpdump * Software engineering skills (such as Git, Bash, Python, Go, Java, Ruby) * Experience with the ELK stack, capable of configuring a greenfield implementation for clients * Experience of working within large, complex and geographically dispersed programmes If you have the required skills and experience and would like to know further information then please apply with your CV at first instance.