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2 x INFRASTRUCTURE DEVOPS & CLOUD ENGINEERS 12 MONTH CONTRACTS HYBRID WORKING - NEWCASTLE - 2 DAYS ON SITE NON-NEGOTIABLE .00 PER DAY (INSIDE IR35) Your new role We are looking for 2 x Level 3 Infrastructure DevOps & Cloud Engineers to join the organisation's existing Team on a long-term contract. The ideal Contractors will provide broad expertise across Microsoft Technologies and Cloud Platforms - specifically AZURE. Excellent communication skills are essential and a solid background in Windows Server Administration is also key as it forms part of the on-premise infrastructure. What you'll need to succeed Candidates wishing to apply must be able to demonstrate extensive experience in the following: - Experience of delivering and supporting Cloud & Infrastructure solutions across AZURE and On-Premise environments - Level 3 support for Windows Server - Previous involvement in the design, delivery and documentation of Cloud solutions - Worked with ITIL processes - Strong MS AZURE knowledge and background (Virtual Networking / Operating Systems / Security) - Cloud Architecture & Governance - Azure Framework - Azure Back-up / Recovery Services - Experience of Terraform - Outstanding troubleshooting capabilities across platform layers. What you'll get in return There are 2 x 12 Month Contracts available - both on a HYBRID basis, with the requirement of 2 days in the Newcastle Office. The day rates on offer are between 500.00 to 550.00 per day (INSIDE IR35) If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at (url removed)

Azure Platform Engineer Position Description At CGI, we empower our members to help shape the future of critical national services through innovation and secure digital transformation. As an Azure Platform Engineer within our healthcare team, you'll play a pivotal role in designing, building, and managing the data platforms that power vital healthcare analytics, research, and operational insight across the UK. You'll work alongside passionate experts, using cutting-edge cloud and automation tools to deliver scalable, secure solutions that truly make a difference to people's lives and the nation's wellbeing. CGI was recognised in the Sunday Times Best Places to Work List 2025 and has been named a UK 'Best Employer' by the Financial Times. We offer a competitive salary, excellent pension, private healthcare, plus a share scheme (3.5% + 3.5% matching) which makes you a CGI Partner not just an employee. We are committed to inclusivity, building a genuinely diverse community of tech talent and inspiring everyone to pursue careers in our sector, including our Armed Forces, and are proud to hold a Gold Award in recognition of our support of the Armed Forces Corporate Covenant. Join us and you'll be part of an open, friendly community of experts. We'll train and support you in taking your career wherever you want it to go. Due to the secure nature of the programme, you will need to hold UK Security Clearance or be eligible to go through this clearance. This is a hybrid position. Your future duties and responsibilities In this role, you will design, build, and maintain scalable cloud platforms that underpin mission-critical healthcare solutions. Working collaboratively within cross-functional teams, you'll apply your Azure and automation expertise to deliver reliable, secure, and compliant data environments that drive innovation and support strategic health initiatives. You'll be encouraged to bring fresh ideas, take ownership of key solutions, and continually enhance the performance and resilience of our platforms. Key responsibilities: • Design & Build: Architect and deploy secure Azure-based data platforms supporting analytics and operational intelligence • Automate & Optimise: Use Terraform and CI/CD pipelines to streamline infrastructure delivery and enhance performance • Collaborate & Support: Work closely with data engineers, DevOps specialists, and clients to deliver impactful solutions • Secure & Govern: Implement best practices in cloud security, governance, and compliance for regulated environments • Innovate & Evolve: Continuously assess new Azure capabilities to enhance platform scalability and reliability Required qualifications to be successful in this role You should have strong technical expertise in Azure platform engineering, infrastructure automation, and data platform design, ideally gained within highly regulated or healthcare settings. You'll be confident collaborating across teams, adaptable to change, and motivated by delivering solutions with real-world impact. Essential qualifications and experience: • Strong hands-on expertise with Azure and Cloud services • Proficiency in Terraform for infrastructure automation • Experience with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices • Familiarity with python • Knowledge of data security and compliance frameworks • Experience working within healthcare or NHS environments would be desirable but not essential Together, as owners, let's turn meaningful insights into action. Life at CGI is rooted in ownership, teamwork, respect and belonging. Here, you'll reach your full potential because You are invited to be an owner from day 1 as we work together to bring our Dream to life. That's why we call ourselves CGI Partners rather than employees. We benefit from our collective success and actively shape our company's strategy and direction. Your work creates value. You'll develop innovative solutions and build relationships with teammates and clients while accessing global capabilities to scale your ideas, embrace new opportunities, and benefit from expansive industry and technology expertise. You'll shape your career by joining a company built to grow and last. You'll be supported by leaders who care about your health and well-being and provide you with opportunities to deepen your skills and broaden your horizons. Come join our team-one of the largest IT and business consulting services firms in the world.

Agentic AI Engineer Position Description At CGI, we are shaping the future of intelligent systems by transforming emerging AI capabilities into real-world solutions that deliver measurable value for our clients. As an Agentic AI Engineer, you will design and engineer autonomous, AI-powered systems that integrate Large Language Models into scalable, enterprise-grade architectures. Working alongside experienced architects, engineers and AI specialists, you will help organisations unlock the potential of agent-based technologies to solve complex challenges and drive innovation. This role offers the opportunity to build impactful AI solutions, contribute to evolving engineering practices and help define how agentic AI is delivered responsibly, securely and at scale across industries. CGI was recognised in the Sunday Times Best Places to Work List 2025 and has been named a UK 'Best Employer' by the Financial Times. We offer a competitive salary, excellent pension, private healthcare, plus a share scheme (3.5% + 3.5% matching) which makes you a CGI Partner not just an employee. We are committed to inclusivity, building a genuinely diverse community of tech talent and inspiring everyone to pursue careers in our sector, including our Armed Forces, and are proud to hold a Gold Award in recognition of our support of the Armed Forces Corporate Covenant. Join us and you'll be part of an open, friendly community of experts. We'll train and support you in taking your career wherever you want it to go. This is a hybrid position. Your future duties and responsibilities In this role, you will design and build intelligent agent-based systems that harness the power of Large Language Models within robust, scalable software architectures. You will work closely with architects, engineers and AI specialists to translate complex business challenges into secure, production-ready AI solutions. Your work will focus on moving beyond experimentation to deliver reliable, maintainable and observable systems that create tangible value for clients. You will take ownership of delivering high-quality engineering outcomes while contributing to the evolution of agentic AI practices across CGI. With the support of a collaborative community of experts, you will help shape innovative AI solutions that integrate seamlessly into enterprise environments and support responsible, scalable adoption of emerging technologies. Required qualifications to be successful in this role To succeed in this role, you should be a strong software engineer with practical experience building production-grade systems and integrating Large Language Models into real-world applications. You will bring a pragmatic, engineering-first mindset to developing AI-powered systems and be comfortable working in collaborative, agile environments while navigating rapidly evolving technologies. Essential qualifications • Strong software engineering experience in Python, TypeScript or .NET • Proven experience integrating Large Language Models into production systems • Strong understanding of prompt orchestration, tool usage, and LLM interaction patterns • Experience implementing state management, memory strategies and guardrails in AI systems • Familiarity with observability, evaluation and performance optimisation for LLM solutions • Experience using LLM APIs such as OpenAI, Azure OpenAI or similar • Understanding of secure software development and enterprise architecture principles • Experience deploying solutions to cloud platforms • Ability to communicate complex technical concepts clearly to technical and non-technical stakeholders Together, as owners, let's turn meaningful insights into action. Life at CGI is rooted in ownership, teamwork, respect and belonging. Here, you'll reach your full potential because You are invited to be an owner from day 1 as we work together to bring our Dream to life. That's why we call ourselves CGI Partners rather than employees. We benefit from our collective success and actively shape our company's strategy and direction. Your work creates value. You'll develop innovative solutions and build relationships with teammates and clients while accessing global capabilities to scale your ideas, embrace new opportunities, and benefit from expansive industry and technology expertise. You'll shape your career by joining a company built to grow and last. You'll be supported by leaders who care about your health and well-being and provide you with opportunities to deepen your skills and broaden your horizons. Come join our team-one of the largest IT and business consulting services firms in the world.

Automation Tester (Security Clearance) Position Description At CGI, we're redefining the standards of infrastructure reliability and performance across hybrid and cloud environments. As an Infrastructure Test Engineer, you'll play a vital role in ensuring that mission-critical platforms are resilient, secure, and production-ready. Working at the intersection of infrastructure, automation, and quality engineering, you'll help shape the foundations that keep organisations connected, scalable, and future-proof. This is your opportunity to make an impact through precision, collaboration, and innovation - delivering trusted infrastructure that drives real-world outcomes. CGI was recognised in the Sunday Times Best Places to Work List 2025 and has been named a UK 'Best Employer' by the Financial Times. We offer a competitive salary, excellent pension, private healthcare, plus a share scheme (3.5% + 3.5% matching) which makes you a CGI Partner not just an employee. We are committed to inclusivity, building a genuinely diverse community of tech talent and inspiring everyone to pursue careers in our sector, including our Armed Forces, and are proud to hold a Gold Award in recognition of our support of the Armed Forces Corporate Covenant. Join us and you'll be part of an open, friendly community of experts. We'll train and support you in taking your career wherever you want it to go. Due to the secure nature of the programme, you will need to hold UK Security Clearance or be eligible to go through this clearance. Please note this is a long-term role suited to Gloucester-based Partners able to commute daily to the client's office (five days per week). Your future duties and responsibilities In this role, you will take ownership of infrastructure quality across complex hybrid environments - designing, automating, and executing validation processes that ensure platform integrity and performance. You'll collaborate closely with DevOps, SRE, and network specialists to embed testing excellence into every stage of delivery. You will drive automation, integrate testing within CI/CD workflows, and use advanced monitoring insights to anticipate and resolve issues before they impact operations. Supported by a culture of collaboration and continuous learning, you'll help shape robust infrastructure that delivers dependable, secure outcomes for CGI clients. Key responsibilities: • Design & Execute: Develop and run functional, non-functional, and performance tests for servers, networks, containers, and cloud platforms. • Automate & Streamline: Build automated test scripts using Ansible, Terraform, Python, or Bash to validate infrastructure deployments. • Integrate & Enhance: Embed automated testing within CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins, GitLab CI, or Azure DevOps. • Monitor & Diagnose: Analyse logs and telemetry via Prometheus, Grafana, or ELK to detect anomalies and inform continuous improvement. • Collaborate & Document: Work with platform engineers and SREs to define coverage, maintain traceability, and capture results for release assurance. Required qualifications to be successful in this role You should bring a strong technical foundation in infrastructure testing, automation, and validation - with a proven ability to ensure quality across hybrid and cloud environments. Essential qualifications: • Proven experience testing infrastructure platforms (compute, storage, networking, or virtualisation). • Strong Linux/Unix skills and proficiency in shell scripting. • Hands-on experience with IaC and automation tools (Terraform, Ansible, or Puppet). • Familiarity with AWS, Azure, or GCP environments. • Exposure to container technologies (Docker, Kubernetes). • Understanding of network protocols, firewall configurations, and security best practices. Together, as owners, let's turn meaningful insights into action. Life at CGI is rooted in ownership, teamwork, respect and belonging. Here, you'll reach your full potential because You are invited to be an owner from day 1 as we work together to bring our Dream to life. That's why we call ourselves CGI Partners rather than employees. We benefit from our collective success and actively shape our company's strategy and direction. Your work creates value. You'll develop innovative solutions and build relationships with teammates and clients while accessing global capabilities to scale your ideas, embrace new opportunities, and benefit from expansive industry and technology expertise. You'll shape your career by joining a company built to grow and last. You'll be supported by leaders who care about your health and well-being and provide you with opportunities to deepen your skills and broaden your horizons. Come join our team-one of the largest IT and business consulting services firms in the world.

Software Developer (Rust) - 9-Month Contract (Inside IR35) - Northampton We are seeking an experienced Rust Software Developer/Systems Engineer to join a specialist engineering team supporting Thermofluids Engineering workflows. This role focuses on building high-performance, event-driven Back End systems that process engineering and simulation data within a containerised Kubernetes environment . Key Responsibilities: Design, build, and maintain high-performance Rust services within a distributed, event-driven architecture Develop and operate services deployed in Kubernetes (on-prem/cloud) environments Build systems that communicate via message queues (eg RabbitMQ, Kafka, Service Bus) Develop scalable data processing pipelines for simulation and engineering workflows Optimise systems for low latency, high throughput, and concurrency Contribute to system design, reliability improvements, and performance optimisation Troubleshoot and resolve production issues , including latency and data consistency challenges Support and enhance CI/CD pipelines, containerisation, and deployment patterns Collaborate with engineers and stakeholders to deliver robust, scalable Back End platforms What You Will Ideally Bring: Strong experience with Rust in production environments Proven experience building high-performance Back End or systems-level applications Experience with concurrency, async programming, and Multithreading in Rust Hands-on experience with Docker and Kubernetes (AKS, EKS, GKE or on-prem clusters) Experience with messaging systems such as RabbitMQ, Kafka, or similar queue-based architectures Experience working with event-driven systems and distributed architectures Strong understanding of data processing pipelines, streaming, or high-throughput systems Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP) and CI/CD pipelines Experience debugging and optimising performance, scalability, and reliability in production systems Contract Details: Duration: 9 months (with potential extension) Day Rate: up to £500 (Inside IR35) Location: Northampton (3 days per week onsite) Start Date: ASAP

At Lynx Recruitment, we're working with a specialist technology consultancy within a global group, delivering AI-enabled, cloud-native platforms for clients in highly regulated sectors, including financial services and central government. They're seeking an experienced Solution Architect to lead the design and delivery of secure, scalable cloud-based solutions. The role combines hands-on architecture with client engagement and pre-sales support, with a focus on modern, event-driven and decoupled architectures. The Role Design and deliver high-quality cloud-native architectures (AWS, Azure, or GCP) Translate business and non-functional requirements into secure, scalable solutions Collaborate closely with engineering teams to ensure effective implementation Support stakeholder discussions, architecture assessments, and RFP responses Contribute to reusable patterns and reference architectures About You IT or technology-related degree with a minimum 2:1 Strong hands-on experience designing and implementing cloud solutions (AWS, Azure, or GCP) Excellent stakeholder communication skills, both technical and non-technical Comfortable operating in regulated environments and agile delivery teams If you're a Cloud Architect who combines strong technical depth with clear stakeholder communication, this is a great opportunity to make a real impact.

Lynx Recruitment are looking for an experienced Solution Architect to design and deliver modern, cloud-first digital services that support large-scale public sector transformation. This role is ideal for a Cloud or Solution Architect looking to expand into AI-led architecture, with greater exposure to data platforms, automation, and AI-driven capabilities. You will shape secure, scalable and user-focused solutions, working within multidisciplinary teams to translate business needs into pragmatic, sustainable technical architectures. Key Responsibilities Design end-to-end cloud-native architectures across applications, data, integration, and platforms. Translate business requirements into clear technical designs and architectural decisions. Ensure solutions meet scalability, security, resilience, and performance requirements. Support the integration of AI and automation capabilities into enterprise systems. Collaborate with delivery teams including engineers, analysts, and AI specialists. Provide architectural governance and oversight through build and live service stages. Skills & Experience Proven experience as a Solution or Cloud Architect delivering services on AWS, Azure or similar platforms. Strong understanding of modern architecture patterns including APIs, integrations, and data platforms. Experience working in public sector or regulated environments is beneficial. Interest or experience in AI, automation, or data-driven architectures. Strong stakeholder communication and architectural decision-making skills. Familiarity with architecture frameworks such as TOGAF. Education: Degree in IT, Computer Science, or related technology discipline with a minimum 2:1 (or equivalent). Please note: Eligibility to obtain UK Security Clearance is required.

This is a newly created role for an IT Infrastructure Engineer to join a leading SME firm in the heart of Surrey. This role is paying £60,000 and offers hybrid working (3 days office / 2 days home). To be considered for this IT Infrastructure Engineer role you will have a solid background with a wide variety of IT systems & hardware vendors, providing remote customer support & maintenance, and design & implementation services. As an experienced IT Infrastructure Engineer / IT Consultant, your skill set will include: Microsoft Azure cloud VMWare & HyperV virtualisation IBM iSeries & IBM Power Servers Veeam &/or Commvault Network switches, routers & firewalls Data Centre experience Working across the complete infrastructure you will be responsible for designing, configuring, monitoring, automating, storage & disaster recovery systems & hardware, this will also include Backup As A Service, Disaster Recovery As A Service, and Hosting As A Service. Working on an IT Service Desk in a small team of specialists you will provide remote customer support and remote data centre support to enterprise IBMi, Azure & VMWare environments. In addition to BAU support, you will also be responsible for scheduled OS upgrades, firmware upgrades, DR tests and Data Restore tests. Any further experience with enterprise storage systems such as IBM, PURE, EMC &/or HP; and replication & backup tools such as Commvault, Mimix, Maxava, &/or Q-EDD. Based in Central Surrey (with onsite parking) my client offers hybrid working of 3 days in the office and 2 days working from home. Please note - there will be 1 week a month of on-call support where there is an additional weekly bonus for being on call + time & half / double pay for carrying out work. This role pays £60,000 and offers the chance to work with an impressive array of enterprise clients using the latest technologies. If you are an experienced infrastructure engineer with solid Microsoft Azure, IBM iSeries, IBM Power Servers, & VMWare skills, and you are looking for a new challenge please send me your CV immediately.

This is a newly created role for an IT Infrastructure Engineer to join a leading SME firm in the heart of Surrey. This role is paying £60,000 and offers hybrid working (3 days office / 2 days home). To be considered for this IT Infrastructure Engineer role you will have a solid background with a wide variety of IT systems & hardware vendors, providing remote customer support & maintenance, and design & implementation services. As an experienced IT Infrastructure Engineer / IT Consultant, your skill set will include: Microsoft Azure cloud VMWare & HyperV virtualisation IBM iSeries & IBM Power Servers Veeam &/or Commvault Network switches, routers & firewalls Data Centre experience Working across the complete infrastructure you will be responsible for designing, configuring, monitoring, automating, storage & disaster recovery systems & hardware, this will also include Backup As A Service, Disaster Recovery As A Service, and Hosting As A Service. Working on an IT Service Desk in a small team of specialists you will provide remote customer support and remote data centre support to enterprise IBMi, Azure & VMWare environments. In addition to BAU support, you will also be responsible for scheduled OS upgrades, firmware upgrades, DR tests and Data Restore tests. Any further experience with enterprise storage systems such as IBM, PURE, EMC &/or HP; and replication & backup tools such as Commvault, Mimix, Maxava, &/or Q-EDD. Based in Central Surrey (with onsite parking) my client offers hybrid working of 3 days in the office and 2 days working from home. Please note - there will be 1 week a month of on-call support where there is an additional weekly bonus for being on call + time & half / double pay for carrying out work. This role pays £60,000 and offers the chance to work with an impressive array of enterprise clients using the latest technologies. If you are an experienced infrastructure engineer with solid Microsoft Azure, IBM iSeries, IBM Power Servers, & VMWare skills, and you are looking for a new challenge please send me your CV immediately.

Role: Senior DevOps Engineer Location: Newport (Hybrid) Salary: Up to £53k 28.9% Pension Must be eligible for SC clearance The Opportunity Yolk Recruitment are excited to be working with an innovation-driven civil service organisation as they journey through an incredible digital transformation whilst prioritising forward thinking and excellent digital practices. Alongside this, they pride themselves on being a Stonewall Diversity Champion, which means they are part of Britain's leading best-practice employers' forum for sexual orientation and gender identity equality, diversity and inclusion. We are now looking for a DevOps Engineer to work within the Platform Engineering group, during the thier digital transformation journey. Working within an established team, this role provides an opportunity to turn innovative ideas into customer value using a range of technologies and delivery platforms. Technical Responsibilities Support the full software development lifecycle using DevOps practices. Apply best practices across infrastructure and applications (availability, security, performance, scalability). Design, implement, and manage automated CI/CD pipelines, including production deployments. Lead integration and configuration of DevOps tools across source control, build, testing, security, and monitoring. Implement monitoring, alerting, and auditing solutions. Ensure adherence to security and performance standards. Contribute to technical design, architecture, and delivery planning. Promote use of automation and infrastructure-as-code. Core Skills Strong experience with DevOps principles and CI/CD pipeline design and management. Knowledge of automated testing within pipelines. Experience in troubleshooting, incident resolution, and service support. Ability to identify and manage risks and issues. Technical Skills Scripting/development experience (e.g. Python, Bash, PowerShell). Experience with CI/CD tools (Azure DevOps preferred). Experience building/deploying applications (e.g. Python, .NET, Node). Knowledge of Infrastructure as Code (e.g. Terraform). Experience with containerisation (e.g. Docker, cloud container services). Familiarity with source control systems (e.g. Git). Experience with cloud platforms (Azure preferred). Think this one's for you If you think this Senior DevOps Engineer opportunity is for you then please apply online. Yolk Public Sector & Not-for-Profit team works with organisations across the UK to fulfil their recruitment needs and to achieve their D&I objectives. We recruit temporary, contract and permanent hires for 1 off specialist needs or for volume campaigns. We support our applicants to navigate the public sector recruitment processes and secure their dream jobs. Yolk Recruitment is an equal opportunities employer and embraces diversity in our workforce. We employ the best people for the job at hand and actively encourage applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of gender, age, race, religion, sexual orientation, disability, educational background, parental status, gender identity or any other protected characteristic. We champion and celebrate diversity at Yolk allowing our team to bring their whole selves to work.

Role: DevOps Engineer Location: Newport (Hybrid) Salary: Up to £41k 28.9% Pension Must be eligible for SC clearance The Opportunity Yolk Recruitment are excited to be working with an innovation-driven civil service organisation as they journey through an incredible digital transformation whilst prioritising forward thinking and excellent digital practices. Alongside this, they pride themselves on being a Stonewall Diversity Champion, which means they are part of Britain's leading best-practice employers' forum for sexual orientation and gender identity equality, diversity and inclusion. We are now looking for a DevOps Engineer to work within the Platform Engineering group, during the IPO digital transformation journey. Working within an established team, this role provides an opportunity to turn innovative ideas into customer value using a range of technologies and delivery platforms. Technical Responsibilities Support the full software development lifecycle using DevOps practices. Design, implement, and maintain automated CI/CD pipelines, including production deployments. Manage releases and troubleshoot deployment issues. Administer and support CI/CD pipelines and containerised applications. Configure and integrate DevOps tooling (source control, build, security, testing, monitoring). Perform code quality checks and ensure security and performance standards. Implement monitoring, alerting, and auditing solutions. Contribute to technical design, planning, and delivery activities. Promote use of automation and infrastructure-as-code. Core Skills Experience working with DevOps principles and CI/CD pipelines. Understanding of automated testing within delivery pipelines. Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving capability. Experience maintaining and improving technical processes. Technical Skills Scripting/development experience (e.g. Python, Bash, PowerShell). Experience with CI/CD tools (Azure DevOps preferred). Experience building/deploying applications (e.g. Python, .NET, Node). Knowledge of Infrastructure as Code (e.g. Terraform). Experience with containerisation (e.g. Docker, cloud container services). Familiarity with source control systems (e.g. Git). Experience using cloud platforms (Azure preferred). Think this one's for you If you think this DevOps Engineer opportunity is for you then please apply online. Yolk Public Sector & Not-for-Profit team works with organisations across the UK to fulfil their recruitment needs and to achieve their D&I objectives. We recruit temporary, contract and permanent hires for 1 off specialist needs or for volume campaigns. We support our applicants to navigate the public sector recruitment processes and secure their dream jobs. Yolk Recruitment is an equal opportunities employer and embraces diversity in our workforce. We employ the best people for the job at hand and actively encourage applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of gender, age, race, religion, sexual orientation, disability, educational background, parental status, gender identity or any other protected characteristic. We champion and celebrate diversity at Yolk allowing our team to bring their whole selves to work.

Security Architect Salary: £70,000 - £85,000 + benefits Type: Permanent Working model: Hybrid with office based in Solihull Security Architect Overview: This role will be joining a leading Midlands based organisation who are looking for an experienced Security Architect to play a key role in designing, assuring and evolving secure technology solutions across the enterprise. This is a senior technical role where security is embedded by design and by default, enabling innovation while protecting confidentiality, integrity and availability of information assets. About The Security Architect Role: As Security Architect, you will act as a technical authority for security architecture, working closely with architecture teams, delivery teams, suppliers and senior stakeholders. You will translate policy, risk and regulatory requirements into practical, scalable security architectures across systems, platforms and integrations. Key Responsibilities: Define, maintain and evolve security architecture principles, standards and patterns Design and assure security controls for new and existing systems, platforms and integrations Conduct security architecture reviews, risk assessments and threat modelling Provide pragmatic guidance to engineering teams, architects and third-party suppliers Ensure alignment between security architecture, enterprise architecture and technology roadmaps Support compliance with frameworks such as ISO27001 and GDPR Contribute to supplier selection and procurement, ensuring security requirements are met Support incident response activities and post-incident remediation Stay current with emerging threats, vulnerabilities and security technologies Essential Experience & Skills: Strong background in security architecture or senior technical security roles Broad technical knowledge across areas including: Cloud, hybrid and network security Identity & Access Management (IAM) Encryption and key management Secure application and API design Logging, monitoring and SIEM Infrastructure, platform and endpoint security Experience working with security and compliance frameworks such as ISO27001, GDPR, NIST or CIS Excellent stakeholder engagement skills, able to communicate with both technical and non-technical audiences Pragmatic, risk-based approach with strong analytical skills Experience working with third-party suppliers and service providers Desirable: Security or architecture certifications (e.g. CISSP, CISM, CCSP, SABSA, TOGAF) Cloud security certifications (AWS / Azure) Experience within regulated environments Exposure to SAP security architecture What's on Offer: £70,000 - £85,000 base salary Permanent role Hybrid working model Strong benefits package Opportunity to work in a complex, high-impact environment where security is business-critical Please put your home postcode on your CV when applying. Our recruitment tech uses this to make sure your CV is reviewed by the relevant consultant, for the relevant job(s), in the relevant geography. Macildowie are a recruitment business working on behalf of a client to recruit this role. Your personal data may be forwarded to that client company as part of the application process. If you would like information on how we will process your data please go to our website (macildowie) and view our fair processing notices which are located at the bottom of the page under privacy policies. Within the fair processing notice for Candidates there is guidance on how to amend your contact preferences or exercise your rights relating to personal data. We can't provide direct links as email address and website urls within our job adverts are removed by some of the websites on which we advertise. Macildowie is a specialist recruitment consultancy with a rich history of enhancing the careers of professionals across the Midlands and the Northern Home Counties. We have an unrivalled understanding of the local market place and recruit for the majority of the region's premier employers. To search for all of our live jobs please visit us at macildowie.

Hays are now looking for a DevOps Engineer for one of our local clients: Flexible Rate - Inside IR35 2 Days a week in Salisbury, the rest is WFH 6 Month Contract Must be currently SC Cleared Overview We are looking for a Cloud DevOps Engineer to support and enhance our clients containerised environments, cloud infrastructure and CI/CD tooling. You will work closely with vendors, own Kubernetes operations, and maintain Azure DevOps pipelines and associated Azure services. What You'll Be Doing Collaborating with vendors on container image development, optimisation and maintenance Managing, supporting and improving Kubernetes environments Building and maintaining Azure DevOps IaC pipelines Supporting and operating cloud infrastructure across Azure services, including related tooling Implementing and maintaining Helm charts, deployment manifests and Git-based workflows Ensuring secure and efficient use of registries (ACR/ECR), secrets, storage and ingress Supporting messaging and streaming components such as RabbitMQ and Kafka Managing cloud networking elements including Azure Application Gateway, CDN and SSO integrations What We're Looking For Strong experience with Kubernetes (high priority) Azure DevOps (Infrastructure as Code) Mongo DB (must have) GitLab (sources, pipelines, repo management) Container registry experience (ACR / ECR) Bash scripting Helm chart authoring/management ArgoCD Azure security & platform components: Key Vault, Blob Storage, CDN, Enterprise Apps / SSO Messaging & streaming: RabbitMQ, Kafka Experience with Azure Application Gateway If you're currently SC Cleared and are interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call please send a copy of your CV to 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

Are you an experienced, customer-facing infrastructure specialist looking for a role where you can combine hands-on technical delivery with presales and solution design in a fast-paced, forward-thinking MSP? Our client is a well-established and rapidly evolving Managed Service Provider, known for operating at the cutting edge of modern Microsoft and cloud technologies. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a high-performing Professional Services team, working across diverse customer environments while helping shape future service offerings. Azure Delivery Consultant Fareham (Hybrid, with travel to customer sites) £50,000 per annum - £70,000 per annum In this role, you'll operate across the full project lifecycle - from presales and solution design through to hands-on delivery and ongoing service improvement. You'll split your time across technical delivery (approx. 50%), presales and customer engagement (25%), and service delivery (25%), working across multiple concurrent projects. We're looking for a consultant or an experienced senior engineer ready to step up, someone who is commercially aware, technically strong, and comfortable engaging directly with customers to shape solutions. Key Responsibilities Deliver end-to-end infrastructure and cloud consultancy engagements to agreed time, cost, and quality standards Act as a technical lead across multiple projects, ensuring successful delivery and high customer satisfaction Support presales activities, including customer engagement, solution design, and technical input into proposals Design and implement modern Microsoft-based infrastructure solutions (Azure, hybrid, virtualisation, networking) Produce high-quality technical documentation, including solution designs and Statements of Work Provide on-site and remote technical delivery, including deployments within customer environments and data centre Contribute to the development of new service offerings and the wider Professional Services catalogue Act as a subject matter expert within key technology areas, supporting internal teams and knowledge sharing Ensure adherence to ISO processes, governance, and best practice across all engagements Build strong relationships with customers, stakeholders, and third-party vendors Skills and Experience Essential: Proven experience delivering technical infrastructure or cloud projects end-to-end Strong Microsoft technology background across Azure, hybrid infrastructure, networking, and core platforms (Windows Server, Active Directory, Hyper-V) Experience in a customer-facing role, with strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills Exposure to presales or the ability to contribute to solution design and customer discussions Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously Strong documentation, planning, and organisational skills Experience mentoring or supporting junior engineers Knowledge of ITIL / ISO-aligned environments and structured delivery processes Desirable: Previous experience within an MSP or service provider environment Experience designing solutions aligned to Azure Well-Architected Framework Networking experience (e.g. SonicWall, Cisco, Ubiquiti) Experience with HCI, S2D, or data centre-based infrastructure Strong understanding of cloud commercial models and customer value Experience working in fast-paced, high-growth environments If this Azure Delivery Consultant opportunity sounds of interest, please contact

Your new role Responsible for the adoption and use of information and digital technology, you will be part of a team that is responsible for the effective operation, support, and maintenance of existing operational technology systems, including technology infrastructure (e.g. servers, databases, networks) and end-user devices (e.g. desktop PC's, smartphones, tablets). You will also be responsible for the network infrastructure, including the provision of telephony, local and national network access: all of which are required to deliver and support properly engineered IT services and products essential to meeting the needs of the company. What you'll need to succeed Essential Skills and knowledge:Cloud Networking Skills (AWS or Azure)HP / Aruba switches knowledge essentialFortinet / Firewalls / migration experience essentialRouting/Switching and Firewall ExpertiseITIL understandingNetwork technology and telephony expertise Must have proven experience and ability to: Manage and support a variety of network services technology Maintain standards for security of information Dealing and responding to complaints Must be able to be SC cleared What you'll get in return Lucrative Pension Package Generous Holiday Package Extensive Benefits Package What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. 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

ABOUT US With over 30 years of expertise, Apogee transforms how organisations of every size and sector manage their IT - delivering everything they need through one seamless point of contact. As an independent subsidiary of HP Inc., we combine the agility of a specialist provider with the power of one of the world's leading technology companies, giving our clients instant access to cutting-edge innovation backed by market-leading service operations! Curious about Apogee as a business? Skip the brochures - start a live conversation with our and get the answers you need, instantly! JOB DETAILS At Apogee Corporation, we are redefining workplace technology - and we are looking for a skilled IT Systems Support Engineer to join our team and take ownership of complex technical challenges. If you are an experienced 2nd Line Engineer who enjoys solving problems end-to-end and making a real impact on service quality, this role offers the opportunity to step beyond routine support and influence how IT services are delivered. What You Will Do Own and resolve escalated incidents and service requests via FreshService Troubleshoot complex issues across servers, systems, and infrastructure Act as a key escalation point for the Service Desk Manage tickets through to resolution within SLA targets Support core services including Active Directory, Microsoft Entra ID, DNS, DHCP, and networking Assist with ticket triage during high-volume periods Collaborate with internal teams and external suppliers Contribute to service improvement and problem management initiatives A typical working pattern is Monday to Friday, 08:30 to 17:30, with a one-hour lunch break. This role also offers flexibility to work from home, typically two days per week for a five-day working week SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED Experience in a 2nd Line IT Support role Strong ITSM and ticket management experience - FreshService is a plus Proven ability to resolve technical issues end-to-end Solid knowledge of Windows environments and user support Experience with Microsoft Entra ID / identity management Strong troubleshooting and communication skills Desirable: Microsoft Azure or other cloud platforms Networking (switches, firewalls, wireless) Monitoring or endpoint management tools Scripting (PowerShell, Python) We value candidates with AI literacy - individuals who are curious about technology, comfortable exploring automation, and eager to contribute to a modern, forward-thinking business. This post is subject to a Basic Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, applicants are only required to disclose unspent convictions. Spent convictions do not need to be declared and will not be taken into account. We are committed to fair recruitment and welcome applications from all candidates, including those with criminal records, provided any unspent convictions are disclosed and assessed appropriately. BENEFITS Flexible working options 33 days holiday including bank holidays Holiday purchase scheme Enhanced family friendly benefits (maternity, adoption, paternity and IVF) 2 paid days off per year for voluntary work to support our local communities Staff Reward Scheme Pension scheme Life assurance 4 x salary Sponsorship for professional development and memberships Employee Assistance Programme, including access to a virtual GP and financial wellbeing support Mental health first aider support programme Cycle2work scheme Discounted Gym Membership Eye care voucher scheme Free flu vaccinations Employee social events and recognition activities throughout the year HP Employee discount programmes Mobile phone discounts WHY JOIN APOGEE At Apogee, our values - Integrity, Passion, Courtesy & Respect, Inclusivity, Knowledge, People and Flexibility - shape everything we do. They guide how we work with clients and colleagues, drive ethical practices and create an environment where you can grow, innovate and develop your career within a progressive, expanding organisation. We are looking for inspiring individuals who want to make a real impact in their careers and the world around them. Diversity and inclusion are at the heart of our success. We know true innovation flourishes when people can be their authentic selves. As an Equal Opportunity Employer we welcome applications from all backgrounds, and we actively value different perspectives across age, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability, religion and belief. Your individuality drives our shared success, and we encourage you to bring your whole self to Apogee. We support flexibility and accessibility. If flexible working is important to you, please include this alongside your salary expectations in your application so we can discuss it early in the process. If you have a disability or health condition and require adjustments during the recruitment process, please contact our Talent Team on - we are committed to making your experience inclusive and accessible. We are proud to support the Armed Forces community. We hold a Bronze Award in the Armed Forces Covenant and welcome applications from Reservists, Veterans, Cadet Force Adult Volunteers and military families. Our award-winning customer service speaks for itself - take a look at our excellent Trustpilot reviews and our "Customer Experience Foundation Membership" accreditation. Our application form is quick and easy - no need to repeat your entire CV! Apogee may close this advert early if enough applications are received, so we encourage you to apply promptly. Privacy Notice By clicking to chat with the AI service hosted by Contxt, you agree that Contxt may process your name, email, LinkedIn, and any text you type or speak for recruitment purposes. 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ABOUT US With over 30 years of expertise, Apogee transforms how organisations of every size and sector manage their IT - delivering everything they need through one seamless point of contact. As an independent subsidiary of HP Inc., we combine the agility of a specialist provider with the power of one of the world's leading technology companies, giving our clients instant access to cutting-edge innovation backed by market-leading service operations! Curious about Apogee as a business? Skip the brochures - start a live conversation with our and get the answers you need, instantly! JOB DETAILS At Apogee Corporation, we are redefining workplace technology - and we are looking for a skilled IT Systems Support Engineer to join our team and take ownership of complex technical challenges. If you are an experienced 2nd Line Engineer who enjoys solving problems end-to-end and making a real impact on service quality, this role offers the opportunity to step beyond routine support and influence how IT services are delivered. What You Will Do Own and resolve escalated incidents and service requests via FreshService Troubleshoot complex issues across servers, systems, and infrastructure Act as a key escalation point for the Service Desk Manage tickets through to resolution within SLA targets Support core services including Active Directory, Microsoft Entra ID, DNS, DHCP, and networking Assist with ticket triage during high-volume periods Collaborate with internal teams and external suppliers Contribute to service improvement and problem management initiatives A typical working pattern is Monday to Friday, 08:30 to 17:30, with a one-hour lunch break. This role also offers flexibility to work from home, typically two days per week for a five-day working week SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED Experience in a 2nd Line IT Support role Strong ITSM and ticket management experience - FreshService is a plus Proven ability to resolve technical issues end-to-end Solid knowledge of Windows environments and user support Experience with Microsoft Entra ID / identity management Strong troubleshooting and communication skills Desirable: Microsoft Azure or other cloud platforms Networking (switches, firewalls, wireless) Monitoring or endpoint management tools Scripting (PowerShell, Python) We value candidates with AI literacy - individuals who are curious about technology, comfortable exploring automation, and eager to contribute to a modern, forward-thinking business. This post is subject to a Basic Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, applicants are only required to disclose unspent convictions. Spent convictions do not need to be declared and will not be taken into account. We are committed to fair recruitment and welcome applications from all candidates, including those with criminal records, provided any unspent convictions are disclosed and assessed appropriately. BENEFITS Flexible working options 33 days holiday including bank holidays Holiday purchase scheme Enhanced family friendly benefits (maternity, adoption, paternity and IVF) 2 paid days off per year for voluntary work to support our local communities Staff Reward Scheme Pension scheme Life assurance 4 x salary Sponsorship for professional development and memberships Employee Assistance Programme, including access to a virtual GP and financial wellbeing support Mental health first aider support programme Cycle2work scheme Discounted Gym Membership Eye care voucher scheme Free flu vaccinations Employee social events and recognition activities throughout the year HP Employee discount programmes Mobile phone discounts WHY JOIN APOGEE At Apogee, our values - Integrity, Passion, Courtesy & Respect, Inclusivity, Knowledge, People and Flexibility - shape everything we do. They guide how we work with clients and colleagues, drive ethical practices and create an environment where you can grow, innovate and develop your career within a progressive, expanding organisation. We are looking for inspiring individuals who want to make a real impact in their careers and the world around them. Diversity and inclusion are at the heart of our success. We know true innovation flourishes when people can be their authentic selves. As an Equal Opportunity Employer we welcome applications from all backgrounds, and we actively value different perspectives across age, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability, religion and belief. Your individuality drives our shared success, and we encourage you to bring your whole self to Apogee. We support flexibility and accessibility. If flexible working is important to you, please include this alongside your salary expectations in your application so we can discuss it early in the process. If you have a disability or health condition and require adjustments during the recruitment process, please contact our Talent Team on - we are committed to making your experience inclusive and accessible. We are proud to support the Armed Forces community. We hold a Bronze Award in the Armed Forces Covenant and welcome applications from Reservists, Veterans, Cadet Force Adult Volunteers and military families. Our award-winning customer service speaks for itself - take a look at our excellent Trustpilot reviews and our "Customer Experience Foundation Membership" accreditation. Our application form is quick and easy - no need to repeat your entire CV! Apogee may close this advert early if enough applications are received, so we encourage you to apply promptly. Privacy Notice By clicking to chat with the AI service hosted by Contxt, you agree that Contxt may process your name, email, LinkedIn, and any text you type or speak for recruitment purposes. A secure third-party service may convert speech to text and text to speech as part of delivering the AI experience. Your data is stored in Ireland and the US with GDPR-aligned safeguards, retained for up to 36 months, and you may opt out at any time. To opt out please contact . For more information please refer to

Your New Company and Role A leading organisation is seeking a DevOps engineer to support its portfolio of services. This is an exciting opportunity to join a forward-thinking company that places a strong emphasis on system availability, stability, and innovation.As a hands-on DevOps Engineer, you'll be instrumental in managing and optimising cloud infrastructure in AWS. You'll work across multiple projects, collaborating with cross-functional teams to design, build, and maintain scalable, secure, and efficient systems. This role offers the chance to contribute to a dynamic environment where strategic thinking and technical excellence are highly valued. What You'll Need to Succeed To excel in this role, you'll bring a strong technical foundation and a collaborative mindset. Key requirements include: Proven experience with AWS and cloud-native technologies Proficiency in containerisation and orchestration (Kubernetes, EKS, Docker) Experience with Helm Charts, Linkerd, and serverless architectures Strong skills in Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, Ansible, CloudFormation) CI/CD pipeline development using Azure DevOps Scripting and automation with Bash, Python, Go, PowerShell Monitoring and logging tools such as Prometheus, Grafana Solid understanding of networking and security (VPC, Nginx, AWS WAF, etc.) Database experience with DynamoDB, Aurora, Redshift, SQL Comfortable with Linux/Unix OS administration What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. 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

Senior Data Scientist, Alternative Pricing Leicester You will work on complex pricing and customer selection problems, using modern machine learning and huge, messy datasets to shape how millions of customers are priced and selected. The Company They are a well-established UK general insurance provider with a strong focus on car, van, bike and home insurance. Data science and analytics sit at the core of their strategy, supported by significant investment in cloud technology and digital platforms. Their pricing and data science capability is regarded as one of the strongest in the UK insurance market. You will join a profitable, tech enabled organisation with the scale, data and backing to do cutting edge work. The Team You will join a specialist Alternative Pricing Product team that sits alongside a core pricing function. It is a small, collaborative team of around six people, where you will provide technical leadership and mentor a graduate data scientist. The Role As a Senior Data Scientist, you will: Focus on pricing and customer selection for car and van insurance within the Alternative Pricing Product team. Build predictive models that identify new ways to set prices and select customers, beyond traditional pricing approaches. Work with very large, messy datasets across multiple product lines, leading data exploration, cleaning and feature engineering. Deploy models into production using Python, SQL, Azure ML and an internal deployment platform. Collaborate with pricing, risk and product stakeholders to test ideas, run experiments and influence pricing strategy. Mentor junior team members and contribute to setting technical standards within the team. Your Skills And Experience You will bring: Strong commercial experience as a Data Scientist or in a similar analytics role working on predictive modelling. Hands on experience building and deploying machine learning models using Python and SQL, ideally in a cloud environment such as Azure. Practical experience with tree based methods such as XGBoost or CatBoost, and an interest in geospatial or graph based modelling. Confidence working with large scale, messy, multi source datasets, including complex data cleansing and feature engineering. Experience solving pricing, risk or customer prediction problems and understanding how models drive profit, loss and customer outcomes. How To Apply If you are interested in this Senior Data Scientist opportunity in Alternative Pricing, please apply with your CV to be considered for the next stage of the process.

Integration Engineer (must be eligible for SC clearance) 550 per day Outside IR35 Contract / 6 months Hybrid - 3 days a week in Stevenage The Company Akkodis is a global leader in engineering, technology, and R&D, harnessing the power of connected data to drive digital transformation and innovation for a smarter, more sustainable future. As part of the Adecco Group, Akkodis employs over 50,000 engineers and digital specialists across 30 countries in North America, EMEA, and APAC. Our teams bring extensive cross-sector knowledge in critical technology areas such as mobility, software services, robotics, simulations, cybersecurity, AI, and data analytics, enabling clients to tackle complex challenges in today's rapidly evolving markets. The Role I am looking for an experienced Integration Engineer to join our software & integration team. In this role, you'll be responsible for the discovery, design, and documentation of integrations across our cloud platforms, enabling seamless data flow between systems. You will work closely with software engineers, business analysts, cloud architects, and QA teams to deliver scalable and maintainable integration solutions. This is a hybrid role with the successful candidate required to be in the Stevenage head office 3 days a week on average. You must either hold or be eligible for SC clearance. Responsibilities Design and develop integrations for implementation within a low-code/no-code environment Collaborate with business analysts and solution architects to translate business requirements into integration solutions Document integration designs, data flows, and technical specifications clearly and comprehensively Configure and maintain API-based, event-driven, and batch integrations between SaaS and on-premise systems Ensure integrations are secure and compliant, following best practices Participate in code reviews, testing for integration solutions Maintain awareness of low-code/no-code platform features and enhancements to recommend best-fit solutions Skills and Experience Proven experience with low-code/no-code integration platforms Must have experience and understanding of AWS / Azure / MuleSoft or other drag and drop architectures. Experience with MuleSoft if preferred although other integration platforms e.g. Boomi or Informatica will be considered Familiarity with API design and management, REST/SOAP services, and event driven architectures Experience in documenting integration solutions, data flows, and technical specifications Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work in cross-functional teams Must already hold or be eligible for SC clearance Please apply via the link or contact (url removed) for more information Modis International Ltd acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers in the UK. Modis Europe Ltd provide a variety of international solutions that connect clients to the best talent in the world. For all positions based in Switzerland, Modis Europe Ltd works with its licensed Swiss partner Accurity GmbH to ensure that candidate applications are handled in accordance with Swiss law. Both Modis International Ltd and Modis Europe Ltd are Equal Opportunities Employers. By applying for this role your details will be submitted to Modis International Ltd and/ or Modis Europe Ltd. Our Candidate Privacy Information Statement which explains how we will use your information is available on the Modis website.