Cyber Security Architect (Salesforce) DGH Recruitment are currently recruiting on behalf of a leading client in the Utilities industry who require a Cyber Security Architect to join the firm in London on an initial 6 month contract basis. You will be responsible for ensuring the firms systems are secure, resilient, and aligned with national standards and best practice. Please note this role falls Inside IR35, will require active SC clearance and will require 1 day in the London office per week. Key Responsibilities: Define and lead the organisation's security architecture vision, principles, and long-term strategy. Design and review secure system architectures across complex projects. Identify security weaknesses and recommend proportionate mitigations. Advise on the security implications of emerging technologies (e.g., cloud, microservices, identity solutions). Maintain the security, privacy, and resilience risk register. Lead security architecture assurance aligned with CAF and NCSC guidance. Oversee penetration testing, vulnerability management, and remediation activities. Ensure value for money from cyber security tools and third-party services. Manage third-party contracts to ensure security requirements are embedded. Act as the main point of contact for security briefings across the organisation. Required Experience: Chartered status via UK Cyber Security Council, CISSP, or equivalent. Deep technical expertise in IT infrastructure and/or software development including Saleforce. Extensive experience designing and reviewing secure architectures for complex systems. Strong experience in risk assessment, risk management, and intelligence-informed decision-making. Proven ability to influence senior leaders and communicate complex security risks clearly. Experience developing and implementing pragmatic security, privacy, and resilience approaches. Experience managing strategic plans, tracking risk reduction, and adjusting delivery based on emerging risks. Experience managing and negotiating third-party contracts with embedded security requirements. Please note this role falls Inside IR35, will require active SC clearance and will require 1 day in the London office per week. Cyber Security Architect (Salesforce) 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
01/04/2026
Contractor
Cyber Security Architect (Salesforce) DGH Recruitment are currently recruiting on behalf of a leading client in the Utilities industry who require a Cyber Security Architect to join the firm in London on an initial 6 month contract basis. You will be responsible for ensuring the firms systems are secure, resilient, and aligned with national standards and best practice. Please note this role falls Inside IR35, will require active SC clearance and will require 1 day in the London office per week. Key Responsibilities: Define and lead the organisation's security architecture vision, principles, and long-term strategy. Design and review secure system architectures across complex projects. Identify security weaknesses and recommend proportionate mitigations. Advise on the security implications of emerging technologies (e.g., cloud, microservices, identity solutions). Maintain the security, privacy, and resilience risk register. Lead security architecture assurance aligned with CAF and NCSC guidance. Oversee penetration testing, vulnerability management, and remediation activities. Ensure value for money from cyber security tools and third-party services. Manage third-party contracts to ensure security requirements are embedded. Act as the main point of contact for security briefings across the organisation. Required Experience: Chartered status via UK Cyber Security Council, CISSP, or equivalent. Deep technical expertise in IT infrastructure and/or software development including Saleforce. Extensive experience designing and reviewing secure architectures for complex systems. Strong experience in risk assessment, risk management, and intelligence-informed decision-making. Proven ability to influence senior leaders and communicate complex security risks clearly. Experience developing and implementing pragmatic security, privacy, and resilience approaches. Experience managing strategic plans, tracking risk reduction, and adjusting delivery based on emerging risks. Experience managing and negotiating third-party contracts with embedded security requirements. Please note this role falls Inside IR35, will require active SC clearance and will require 1 day in the London office per week. Cyber Security Architect (Salesforce) 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
Senior Technical Architect Location: Bristol (Hybrid Working Available) Start Date: ASAP Duration: 7 months + Rate: 95 - 105 per hour - Inside IR35 Shape the Future of Secure, Mission-Critical Systems Are you ready to lead technical design for complex, high-impact programmes? We're seeking a Senior Technical Architect to provide strategic technical leadership across critical systems and services. This is an opportunity to influence roadmaps, drive innovation, and ensure solutions are secure, resilient, and future-ready. Working in a collaborative, agile environment, you'll take ownership of architectural direction while mentoring others and engaging senior stakeholders. A hybrid working model is available, combining on-site collaboration in Bristol with remote flexibility. The Role As a Senior Technical Architect, you will: Act as the technical authority for systems and services. Define and evolve architectures aligned to customer needs, architectural principles, and secure-by-design standards. Contribute to technology and business roadmaps, identifying opportunities for innovation and improvement. Lead technical reviews, trade-off analyses, and risk assessments for major design decisions. Mentor and coach architects and engineers, raising capability across the technical community. Represent the organisation at senior customer forums, technical boards, and industry events. Support business development activities, including technical bids and proposal input. Champion best practice, reuse, and model-based design approaches. What You'll Bring Essential Experience & Skills: Proven expertise in system and service architecture (infrastructure, applications, data, networking, cloud). Knowledge of architecture frameworks such as TOGAF, MODAF, or NAF. Strong knowledge of 3GPP technical standards. Advanced understanding of secure system design and cyber security standards. Experience shaping architecture within Agile or SAFe delivery environments. Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills. Ability to mentor, coach, and provide thought leadership. Technical Skills Must Have: 3GPP Specifications Amazon AWS Cloud Practitioner (certification or equivalent experience) Nice To Have: ArchiMate AWS Solutions Architect Certified TOGAF Enterprise Architect DevOps / DevSecOps ESN / TETRA Mission Critical Communications Desirable Experience Industry certifications (e.g., TOGAF, ArchiMate). Vendor certifications (e.g., AWS). Knowledge of emergency services communications environments. Experience with mission-critical communications software. Exposure to cloud-native, DevSecOps, and automation approaches. Experience contributing to enterprise technology strategy and international programmes. Background in service design, digital transformation, or operational modernisation. Experience presenting at senior technical boards or conferences. Security Clearance This role is subject to UK pre-employment screening in line with BPSS standards. Eligibility for Security Check (SC) or Developed Vetting (DV) may be required.
01/04/2026
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Senior Technical Architect Location: Bristol (Hybrid Working Available) Start Date: ASAP Duration: 7 months + Rate: 95 - 105 per hour - Inside IR35 Shape the Future of Secure, Mission-Critical Systems Are you ready to lead technical design for complex, high-impact programmes? We're seeking a Senior Technical Architect to provide strategic technical leadership across critical systems and services. This is an opportunity to influence roadmaps, drive innovation, and ensure solutions are secure, resilient, and future-ready. Working in a collaborative, agile environment, you'll take ownership of architectural direction while mentoring others and engaging senior stakeholders. A hybrid working model is available, combining on-site collaboration in Bristol with remote flexibility. The Role As a Senior Technical Architect, you will: Act as the technical authority for systems and services. Define and evolve architectures aligned to customer needs, architectural principles, and secure-by-design standards. Contribute to technology and business roadmaps, identifying opportunities for innovation and improvement. Lead technical reviews, trade-off analyses, and risk assessments for major design decisions. Mentor and coach architects and engineers, raising capability across the technical community. Represent the organisation at senior customer forums, technical boards, and industry events. Support business development activities, including technical bids and proposal input. Champion best practice, reuse, and model-based design approaches. What You'll Bring Essential Experience & Skills: Proven expertise in system and service architecture (infrastructure, applications, data, networking, cloud). Knowledge of architecture frameworks such as TOGAF, MODAF, or NAF. Strong knowledge of 3GPP technical standards. Advanced understanding of secure system design and cyber security standards. Experience shaping architecture within Agile or SAFe delivery environments. Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills. Ability to mentor, coach, and provide thought leadership. Technical Skills Must Have: 3GPP Specifications Amazon AWS Cloud Practitioner (certification or equivalent experience) Nice To Have: ArchiMate AWS Solutions Architect Certified TOGAF Enterprise Architect DevOps / DevSecOps ESN / TETRA Mission Critical Communications Desirable Experience Industry certifications (e.g., TOGAF, ArchiMate). Vendor certifications (e.g., AWS). Knowledge of emergency services communications environments. Experience with mission-critical communications software. Exposure to cloud-native, DevSecOps, and automation approaches. Experience contributing to enterprise technology strategy and international programmes. Background in service design, digital transformation, or operational modernisation. Experience presenting at senior technical boards or conferences. Security Clearance This role is subject to UK pre-employment screening in line with BPSS standards. Eligibility for Security Check (SC) or Developed Vetting (DV) may be required.
Senior Network Engineer - City of London - Large financial services company - Salary up to £80,000 plus bonus and benefits - Hybrid working (3 times a week in London office) A large financial services company are currently looking for an experienced Senior Network Engineer to join their growing team. The role will have responsibility for managing and designing the enterprise network which stretches globally. Duties will include: - Assisting architects with implementations - Driving enhancements to networks - Modernising infrastructure - Level 3 network technical support - Routing/Switching/Firewall implementations - Integration of switches, routers, wireless controllers, SDN, F5 load balancers, NAC servers and cloud infrastructure - On call rotation support - Network security To be considered suitable for this Senior Network Engineer role you will need the following skills and experience: - Experience in design and implementation of networks in a large user environment - Strong Cisco background (ideally CCNP/CCIE) - Knowledge of Layer 2 LAN technologies (VLANs, VTP, STP) - Routing protocols - F5 Load Balancers - Network security - Azure/Cloud technology - SDWAN technologies - CIsco Wireless technology Experience with automation/scripting would be an advantage but this is not essential
01/04/2026
Full time
Senior Network Engineer - City of London - Large financial services company - Salary up to £80,000 plus bonus and benefits - Hybrid working (3 times a week in London office) A large financial services company are currently looking for an experienced Senior Network Engineer to join their growing team. The role will have responsibility for managing and designing the enterprise network which stretches globally. Duties will include: - Assisting architects with implementations - Driving enhancements to networks - Modernising infrastructure - Level 3 network technical support - Routing/Switching/Firewall implementations - Integration of switches, routers, wireless controllers, SDN, F5 load balancers, NAC servers and cloud infrastructure - On call rotation support - Network security To be considered suitable for this Senior Network Engineer role you will need the following skills and experience: - Experience in design and implementation of networks in a large user environment - Strong Cisco background (ideally CCNP/CCIE) - Knowledge of Layer 2 LAN technologies (VLANs, VTP, STP) - Routing protocols - F5 Load Balancers - Network security - Azure/Cloud technology - SDWAN technologies - CIsco Wireless technology Experience with automation/scripting would be an advantage but this is not essential
Network IT is looking for a skilled Azure DevOps Engineer to help design, build, and secure scalable Azure-based infrastructure and applications, for our client in Milton Keynes. In this role, you'll work closely with cross-functional teams to integrate security into the Software Development Lifecycle, optimise CI/CD pipelines, and deliver reliable, high-performing Azure solutions, within an SC Cleared environment.You'll be responsible for implementing secure cloud designs, automating testing and compliance processes, and supporting incident response activities. Our client operates in an Agile environment. Please note that this is a Security Cleared role, so it is essential that you are eligible for SC Clearance, or already have it. This is 3 days per week onsite, 2 days remote. Role: Azure DevOps Engineer Duration: 6 Months Rate: £550 per day Status: Inside IR35 Location: Milton Keynes Working Pattern: 3 days per week onsite Essential Strong experience with Azure DevOps, Azure Repos, and Infrastructure as Code Hands-on expertise with Terraform, CI/CD pipelines, and autoscaling Experience with Checkov and cloud security tooling Knowledge of Cloud Adoption Framework / Landing Zones Experience in cloud migrations (including Azure Migrate) Familiarity with cloud-native tools and architectures Strong problem-solving skills and ability to tackle complex challenges Excellent collaboration skills across distributed teams, engaging with stakeholders too Nice to have qualifications would be AZ-400 / AZ-900 / AZ-104 Must be eligible for SC Clearance
01/04/2026
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Network IT is looking for a skilled Azure DevOps Engineer to help design, build, and secure scalable Azure-based infrastructure and applications, for our client in Milton Keynes. In this role, you'll work closely with cross-functional teams to integrate security into the Software Development Lifecycle, optimise CI/CD pipelines, and deliver reliable, high-performing Azure solutions, within an SC Cleared environment.You'll be responsible for implementing secure cloud designs, automating testing and compliance processes, and supporting incident response activities. Our client operates in an Agile environment. Please note that this is a Security Cleared role, so it is essential that you are eligible for SC Clearance, or already have it. This is 3 days per week onsite, 2 days remote. Role: Azure DevOps Engineer Duration: 6 Months Rate: £550 per day Status: Inside IR35 Location: Milton Keynes Working Pattern: 3 days per week onsite Essential Strong experience with Azure DevOps, Azure Repos, and Infrastructure as Code Hands-on expertise with Terraform, CI/CD pipelines, and autoscaling Experience with Checkov and cloud security tooling Knowledge of Cloud Adoption Framework / Landing Zones Experience in cloud migrations (including Azure Migrate) Familiarity with cloud-native tools and architectures Strong problem-solving skills and ability to tackle complex challenges Excellent collaboration skills across distributed teams, engaging with stakeholders too Nice to have qualifications would be AZ-400 / AZ-900 / AZ-104 Must be eligible for SC Clearance
The Site Reliability Engineer plays a critical role in ensuring that our AI-driven, cloud-native platform is reliable, observable, secure, and able to scale with the organisation's growth. As we adopt intelligent agents, autonomous workflows, and increasingly complex distributed systems, the SRE ensures that resilience, performance, and operational excellence are built into everything we deliver. By partnering closely with Engineers, Architects, and the Engineering Manager, the SRE defines the patterns, tooling, and automation that enable fast, safe, and repeatable deployments. This role safeguards our production environment, drives continuous improvement across CI/CD and observability, and establishes the reliability practices that empower autonomous squads to move quickly without compromising stability. The SRE is essential to maintaining customer trust, supporting AI-first innovation, and ensuring our platform remains robust, secure, and highly available at scale. In this position you will ensure the reliability, scalability, and security of our engineering systems. Working closely with the Engineering Manager and Head of Engineering, the SRE will identify priorities to remove friction from engineering teams, streamline processes, and enhance operational excellence. This role combines software engineering principles with systems administration to deliver robust, automated, cost-effective, and secure-by-design solutions. Key Responsibilities Reliability, Performance & Security: Design and implement strategies to improve system reliability, availability, and security. Ensure all solutions follow secure-by-design principles, incorporating cybersecurity best practices from inception through deployment. Conduct regular security reviews and collaborate with security teams to address vulnerabilities. CI/CD Management: Own and optimise Continuous Integration and Continuous Deployment pipelines. Embed security checks (e.g., static analysis, dependency scanning) into CI/CD workflows. Ensure secure, efficient, and automated deployment processes across environments. Monitoring & Observability: Implement and maintain monitoring solutions for infrastructure and applications. Develop dashboards and alerting systems to ensure proactive incident and security event management. Evaluate and integrate new observability tools as needed. Automation & Tooling: Automate repetitive tasks to improve efficiency and reduce human error. Build and maintain internal tools that support engineering productivity and security compliance. Champion Infrastructure as Code (IaC) practices using tools like Terraform or ARM templates. Cloud Infrastructure Management: Manage and optimise services across AWS and Azure environments. Ensure scalability, resilience, and security of service-based architectures. Implement cost management strategies to optimise cloud spend without compromising performance or security. Incident Response & Root Cause Analysis: Lead incident response efforts, including security incidents, and conduct post-mortem reviews. Drive continuous improvement through lessons learned and preventive measures. Skills & Experience Proven experience in AWS and Azure cloud environments. Strong background in CI/CD tools (e.g., Azure DevOps, Pipelines, GitHub Actions, Jenkins). Expertise in monitoring and observability platforms (e.g., Prometheus, Grafana, Datadog). Proficiency in scripting and automation (Python, Bash, PowerShell). Familiarity with containerisation and orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes). Solid understanding of networking, security, and cost optimisation in cloud environments. Knowledge of cybersecurity principles, secure coding practices, and compliance frameworks. A problem-solver with a proactive mindset. Comfortable working in fast-paced, evolving environments. Strong communicator who can bridge gaps between operations, development, and security teams. Passionate about automation, scalability, cost efficiency, and security.
01/04/2026
Full time
The Site Reliability Engineer plays a critical role in ensuring that our AI-driven, cloud-native platform is reliable, observable, secure, and able to scale with the organisation's growth. As we adopt intelligent agents, autonomous workflows, and increasingly complex distributed systems, the SRE ensures that resilience, performance, and operational excellence are built into everything we deliver. By partnering closely with Engineers, Architects, and the Engineering Manager, the SRE defines the patterns, tooling, and automation that enable fast, safe, and repeatable deployments. This role safeguards our production environment, drives continuous improvement across CI/CD and observability, and establishes the reliability practices that empower autonomous squads to move quickly without compromising stability. The SRE is essential to maintaining customer trust, supporting AI-first innovation, and ensuring our platform remains robust, secure, and highly available at scale. In this position you will ensure the reliability, scalability, and security of our engineering systems. Working closely with the Engineering Manager and Head of Engineering, the SRE will identify priorities to remove friction from engineering teams, streamline processes, and enhance operational excellence. This role combines software engineering principles with systems administration to deliver robust, automated, cost-effective, and secure-by-design solutions. Key Responsibilities Reliability, Performance & Security: Design and implement strategies to improve system reliability, availability, and security. Ensure all solutions follow secure-by-design principles, incorporating cybersecurity best practices from inception through deployment. Conduct regular security reviews and collaborate with security teams to address vulnerabilities. CI/CD Management: Own and optimise Continuous Integration and Continuous Deployment pipelines. Embed security checks (e.g., static analysis, dependency scanning) into CI/CD workflows. Ensure secure, efficient, and automated deployment processes across environments. Monitoring & Observability: Implement and maintain monitoring solutions for infrastructure and applications. Develop dashboards and alerting systems to ensure proactive incident and security event management. Evaluate and integrate new observability tools as needed. Automation & Tooling: Automate repetitive tasks to improve efficiency and reduce human error. Build and maintain internal tools that support engineering productivity and security compliance. Champion Infrastructure as Code (IaC) practices using tools like Terraform or ARM templates. Cloud Infrastructure Management: Manage and optimise services across AWS and Azure environments. Ensure scalability, resilience, and security of service-based architectures. Implement cost management strategies to optimise cloud spend without compromising performance or security. Incident Response & Root Cause Analysis: Lead incident response efforts, including security incidents, and conduct post-mortem reviews. Drive continuous improvement through lessons learned and preventive measures. Skills & Experience Proven experience in AWS and Azure cloud environments. Strong background in CI/CD tools (e.g., Azure DevOps, Pipelines, GitHub Actions, Jenkins). Expertise in monitoring and observability platforms (e.g., Prometheus, Grafana, Datadog). Proficiency in scripting and automation (Python, Bash, PowerShell). Familiarity with containerisation and orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes). Solid understanding of networking, security, and cost optimisation in cloud environments. Knowledge of cybersecurity principles, secure coding practices, and compliance frameworks. A problem-solver with a proactive mindset. Comfortable working in fast-paced, evolving environments. Strong communicator who can bridge gaps between operations, development, and security teams. Passionate about automation, scalability, cost efficiency, and security.
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.
01/04/2026
Full time
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.
Senior IT Infrastructure Engineer Annual Salary: £45,000 Location: Abingdon We are seeking a Senior IT Infrastructure Engineer to work for our client based in Abingdon - This role involves the implementation and ongoing management of their IT infrastructure across both on-premises and Azure cloud environments. The ideal candidate will be a proactive professional capable of leading projects from concept to completion and ensuring the delivery of robust, secure, and scalable infrastructure solutions. Day-to-day of the role: Implement and maintain hybrid infrastructure solutions (Azure + on-prem) that meet performance, security, and compliance requirements. Manage and optimise Windows Server, SQL Server, and Azure environments including Virtual Machines, Networking, Storage, Backup, and Monitoring. Maintain and secure Active Directory, Group Policy, DNS, DHCP, and Azure AD (Entra ID) synchronisation. Ensure high availability and resilience across all servers, networks, and databases supporting business-critical applications. Deliver advanced troubleshooting and root cause analysis for complex infrastructure issues. Proactively identify opportunities for improvement, automation, and optimisation across all infrastructure areas. Maintain alignment with Cyber Essentials Plus & GDPR, implement and manage endpoint protection, patch management, and vulnerability remediation. Ensure data protection and system continuity through effective backup, disaster recovery, and business continuity planning. Automate deployment and maintenance tasks using PowerShell, Azure Automation, or equivalent tools. Maintain infrastructure observability through tools and optimise cost, performance, and utilisation of Azure and on-prem resources. Required Skills & Qualifications: 10+ years hands-on experience in IT infrastructure roles, with at least 5 years in a senior or lead capacity. Strong expertise in Microsoft Azure IaaS & PaaS, Active Directory, Group Policy, DNS, DHCP, Windows Server , and SQL Server administration. Deep understanding of LAN/WAN design, VLANs, VPNs, routing, switching, and firewall management. Experience with Microsoft 365, Intune, and Endpoint Manager. Advanced PowerShell scripting and automation skills. Proven experience managing secure environments aligned with Cyber Essentials Plus or ISO 27001. Ability to work independently, prioritise effectively, and deliver projects to completion with minimal supervision. Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or equivalent experience. Desirable certifications include Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate (AZ-104) or Azure Solutions Architect Expert (AZ-305), MCSE, CompTIA Network+, ITIL Foundation. If you are interested in this position please apply online or for more information please contact me on
01/04/2026
Full time
Senior IT Infrastructure Engineer Annual Salary: £45,000 Location: Abingdon We are seeking a Senior IT Infrastructure Engineer to work for our client based in Abingdon - This role involves the implementation and ongoing management of their IT infrastructure across both on-premises and Azure cloud environments. The ideal candidate will be a proactive professional capable of leading projects from concept to completion and ensuring the delivery of robust, secure, and scalable infrastructure solutions. Day-to-day of the role: Implement and maintain hybrid infrastructure solutions (Azure + on-prem) that meet performance, security, and compliance requirements. Manage and optimise Windows Server, SQL Server, and Azure environments including Virtual Machines, Networking, Storage, Backup, and Monitoring. Maintain and secure Active Directory, Group Policy, DNS, DHCP, and Azure AD (Entra ID) synchronisation. Ensure high availability and resilience across all servers, networks, and databases supporting business-critical applications. Deliver advanced troubleshooting and root cause analysis for complex infrastructure issues. Proactively identify opportunities for improvement, automation, and optimisation across all infrastructure areas. Maintain alignment with Cyber Essentials Plus & GDPR, implement and manage endpoint protection, patch management, and vulnerability remediation. Ensure data protection and system continuity through effective backup, disaster recovery, and business continuity planning. Automate deployment and maintenance tasks using PowerShell, Azure Automation, or equivalent tools. Maintain infrastructure observability through tools and optimise cost, performance, and utilisation of Azure and on-prem resources. Required Skills & Qualifications: 10+ years hands-on experience in IT infrastructure roles, with at least 5 years in a senior or lead capacity. Strong expertise in Microsoft Azure IaaS & PaaS, Active Directory, Group Policy, DNS, DHCP, Windows Server , and SQL Server administration. Deep understanding of LAN/WAN design, VLANs, VPNs, routing, switching, and firewall management. Experience with Microsoft 365, Intune, and Endpoint Manager. Advanced PowerShell scripting and automation skills. Proven experience managing secure environments aligned with Cyber Essentials Plus or ISO 27001. Ability to work independently, prioritise effectively, and deliver projects to completion with minimal supervision. Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or equivalent experience. Desirable certifications include Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate (AZ-104) or Azure Solutions Architect Expert (AZ-305), MCSE, CompTIA Network+, ITIL Foundation. If you are interested in this position please apply online or for more information please contact me on
Senior Infrastructure Engineer/Infrastructure Consultant Manchester / Hybrid (1 day on-site every 2 weeks)£37K - £65K A Senior Infrastructure Engineer / Infrastructure Consultant is required for our client based in Manchester. This role is perfect for someone who thrives in a dynamic project-delivery environment, enjoys variety, and can turn their hand to a broad range of technologies across Azure, M365, SaaS, and on-prem infrastructure. You'll be involved in multiple concurrent projects, delivering modern cloud solutions while also supporting and transforming a sizeable legacy estate. The organisation is operating in a genuinely hybrid environment for the next 5 years, so you'll work across Azure, SaaS platforms, and traditional on-prem technologies, making this an ideal role for someone who enjoys end-to-end ownership and technical breadth. The ideal candidate will be a strong all-rounder, comfortable picking up new technologies and running with a challenge, will thrive here. If you're an experienced Infrastructure Engineer, Consultant, or 3rd Line Engineer looking to work on high-impact projects and broaden your cloud skills, this is a fantastic opportunity. Responsibilities: Delivering end-to-end infrastructure projects across Azure, M365, SaaS, and on-prem/hybrid environments. Leading and contributing to multiple technical projects simultaneously. Implementing improvements, migrations, upgrades, and modernisation initiatives. Working closely with architects, project managers, and engineering teams to ensure successful delivery. Producing documentation such as implementation plans, technical designs, handover materials, and support guides. Acting as a go-to technical resource across infrastructure, networking, virtualisation, identity, and cloud services. Enhancing automation and improving operational efficiency (PowerShell, scripting, IaC desirable but not essential). Driving continuous improvement in reliability, security, performance, and best practice. Experience Required: Strong background delivering infrastructure solutions within hybrid environments. Good exposure across core infrastructure technologies such as Windows Server, VMware, AD, DNS, DHCP, networking, enterprise hardware, and firewalls. Experience delivering or supporting Azure or M365 solutions. Comfortable juggling multiple projects, adapting quickly, and working autonomously. Excellent troubleshooting skills and the ability to pick up new tools and technologies quickly. Strong communication and documentation abilities, with confidence working with a wide range of stakeholders. Desirable: Experience with infrastructure-as-code, automation, or scripting (PowerShell, Bicep, Python). Exposure to SaaS platforms and modern cloud-first services. Microsoft certifications (Azure Administrator, Azure Solutions Architect, M365), or other relevant industry credentials (VMware, Cisco, Palo Alto, HPE).
01/04/2026
Full time
Senior Infrastructure Engineer/Infrastructure Consultant Manchester / Hybrid (1 day on-site every 2 weeks)£37K - £65K A Senior Infrastructure Engineer / Infrastructure Consultant is required for our client based in Manchester. This role is perfect for someone who thrives in a dynamic project-delivery environment, enjoys variety, and can turn their hand to a broad range of technologies across Azure, M365, SaaS, and on-prem infrastructure. You'll be involved in multiple concurrent projects, delivering modern cloud solutions while also supporting and transforming a sizeable legacy estate. The organisation is operating in a genuinely hybrid environment for the next 5 years, so you'll work across Azure, SaaS platforms, and traditional on-prem technologies, making this an ideal role for someone who enjoys end-to-end ownership and technical breadth. The ideal candidate will be a strong all-rounder, comfortable picking up new technologies and running with a challenge, will thrive here. If you're an experienced Infrastructure Engineer, Consultant, or 3rd Line Engineer looking to work on high-impact projects and broaden your cloud skills, this is a fantastic opportunity. Responsibilities: Delivering end-to-end infrastructure projects across Azure, M365, SaaS, and on-prem/hybrid environments. Leading and contributing to multiple technical projects simultaneously. Implementing improvements, migrations, upgrades, and modernisation initiatives. Working closely with architects, project managers, and engineering teams to ensure successful delivery. Producing documentation such as implementation plans, technical designs, handover materials, and support guides. Acting as a go-to technical resource across infrastructure, networking, virtualisation, identity, and cloud services. Enhancing automation and improving operational efficiency (PowerShell, scripting, IaC desirable but not essential). Driving continuous improvement in reliability, security, performance, and best practice. Experience Required: Strong background delivering infrastructure solutions within hybrid environments. Good exposure across core infrastructure technologies such as Windows Server, VMware, AD, DNS, DHCP, networking, enterprise hardware, and firewalls. Experience delivering or supporting Azure or M365 solutions. Comfortable juggling multiple projects, adapting quickly, and working autonomously. Excellent troubleshooting skills and the ability to pick up new tools and technologies quickly. Strong communication and documentation abilities, with confidence working with a wide range of stakeholders. Desirable: Experience with infrastructure-as-code, automation, or scripting (PowerShell, Bicep, Python). Exposure to SaaS platforms and modern cloud-first services. Microsoft certifications (Azure Administrator, Azure Solutions Architect, M365), or other relevant industry credentials (VMware, Cisco, Palo Alto, HPE).
Macildowie Recruitment and Retention
Solihull, West Midlands
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.
01/04/2026
Full time
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.
Trusted Data Architect - Data Innovation Location: London / ManchesterSalary: Competitive salary and package dependent on experienceCareer Level: Senior Manager Accenture is a leading global professional services company, providing a broad range of services in strategy and consulting, interactive, technology and operations, with digital capabilities across all of these services. With our thought leadership and culture of innovation, we apply industry expertise, diverse skill sets and next-generation technology to each business challenge. We believe in inclusion and diversity and supporting the whole person. Our core values comprise of Stewardship, Best People, Client Value Creation, One Global Network, Respect for the Individual and Integrity. Year after year, Accenture is recognized worldwide not just for business performance but for inclusion and diversity too. "Across the globe, one thing is universally true of the people of Accenture: We care deeply about what we do and the impact we have with our clients and with the communities in which we work and live. It is personal to all of us." - Julie Sweet, Accenture CEO Role Overview Within Accenture's Data Innovation team, we deliver Trusted Data Services leveraging cutting-edge technologies including Distributed Ledger Technologies (DLT), Digital Identity, Digital Assets, and Confidential Compute. As a Trusted Data Architect, you will play a critical role in shaping, leading, and industrializing trust-centric digital platforms for global enterprise and public-sector clients. This role requires deep expertise in trusted data technologies and platform architecture, with equal applicability across: DLT / Blockchain platforms (Layer 1 and Layer 2) Digital Identity solutions (decentralized identity, credentials, wallets, trust frameworks) Digital Asset platforms (tokenization, custody, lifecycle management, on-chain/off-chain integration) You will combine hands-on technical authority with end-to-end delivery ownership, client advisory responsibility, and practice leadership, helping Accenture translate emerging trust technologies into secure, scalable, and production-grade architectures embedded in modern data and digital core environments. Key Responsibilities Trusted Data Architecture & Strategic Leadership Own the end-to-end-to-end architecture and technical delivery accountability for trusted data services spanning DLT, Digital Identity, and Digital Assets Act as a technical authority and design decision maker across trust, security, scalability, and performance considerations Define and govern enterprise reference architectures for trusted data ecosystems, balancing on-chain, off-chain, and confidential compute components Guide clients from strategy and architecture definition through PoC, pilot, production deployment, and scale Translate emerging standards, protocols, and regulatory requirements into practical, industrialized architectures DLT & Blockchain Infrastructure Architecture Lead the design, deployment, and operation of enterprise g-grade DLT networks across Layer 1 and Layer 2 platforms Architect and implement Layer 2 frameworks, covering major approaches such as rollup-based, validity-proof-based, and hybrid models Define reference architectures for node infrastructure, validator setups, sequencers, RPC endpoints, and supporting services Ensure production grade-grade security, resilience, governance, and scalability of blockchain platforms Digital Identity Architecture Architect Digital Identity solutions leveraging DLT-based and hybrid approaches, including decentralized identifiers (DIDs), verifiable credentials (VCs), and (EUDI) wallets Design identity platforms that integrate with enterprise IAM, access control, and data governance frameworks Address privacy, consent, selective disclosure, and compliance requirements using cryptographic and confidential compute techniques Advise clients on trust frameworks, identity interoperability, and cross ecosystem-ecosystem identity models Digital Assets & Tokenization Platforms Lead architecture for Digital Asset platforms, including tokenization of assets, token lifecycle management, and on-chain/off-chain data integration Design solutions for wallets, custody, asset issuance, transfer, and settlement, aligned with enterprise security and regulatory needs Define scalable patterns for integration between blockchain networks, enterprise systems, and data platforms Support clients in building production-ready digital asset ecosystems rather than isolated pilots Cloud, Platform Engineering & Confidential Compute Design cloud-native trusted data platforms across major hyperscalers (AWS, Azure, GCP), including network topology, security, and cost optimization Architect solutions for regulated, sovereign, and hybrid cloud environments Apply Confidential Compute and privacy enhancing-enhancing technologies to protect sensitive data in use, at rest, and in transit Establish Infrastructure as-asCode (IaC-Code (IaC) and DevOps standards enabling repeatable, industrialized delivery DevOps, Operations & Production Readiness Provide architectural leadership for containerized DLT environments using Docker and Kubernetes Oversee CI/CD strategies for protocol upgrades, configuration changes, and network evolution Establish enterprise grade monitoring, logging, alerting, and incident-grade monitoring, logging, alerting, and incidentresponse patterns for mission-response patterns for missionc-critical DLT platforms Client, Team & Practice Leadership Serve as a trusted advisor to senior client stakeholders on DLT, Digital Identity, and Digital Asset strategies Lead and mentor multi-disciplinary delivery teams, setting architectural standards and ensuring quality at scale Build and evolve internal assets, accelerators, and reference architectures within Accenture's Trusted Data and blockchain communities Contribute to business development, solution shaping, proposals, and thought leadership Drive capability building, growing Accenture's trusted data architecture bench globally
01/04/2026
Full time
Trusted Data Architect - Data Innovation Location: London / ManchesterSalary: Competitive salary and package dependent on experienceCareer Level: Senior Manager Accenture is a leading global professional services company, providing a broad range of services in strategy and consulting, interactive, technology and operations, with digital capabilities across all of these services. With our thought leadership and culture of innovation, we apply industry expertise, diverse skill sets and next-generation technology to each business challenge. We believe in inclusion and diversity and supporting the whole person. Our core values comprise of Stewardship, Best People, Client Value Creation, One Global Network, Respect for the Individual and Integrity. Year after year, Accenture is recognized worldwide not just for business performance but for inclusion and diversity too. "Across the globe, one thing is universally true of the people of Accenture: We care deeply about what we do and the impact we have with our clients and with the communities in which we work and live. It is personal to all of us." - Julie Sweet, Accenture CEO Role Overview Within Accenture's Data Innovation team, we deliver Trusted Data Services leveraging cutting-edge technologies including Distributed Ledger Technologies (DLT), Digital Identity, Digital Assets, and Confidential Compute. As a Trusted Data Architect, you will play a critical role in shaping, leading, and industrializing trust-centric digital platforms for global enterprise and public-sector clients. This role requires deep expertise in trusted data technologies and platform architecture, with equal applicability across: DLT / Blockchain platforms (Layer 1 and Layer 2) Digital Identity solutions (decentralized identity, credentials, wallets, trust frameworks) Digital Asset platforms (tokenization, custody, lifecycle management, on-chain/off-chain integration) You will combine hands-on technical authority with end-to-end delivery ownership, client advisory responsibility, and practice leadership, helping Accenture translate emerging trust technologies into secure, scalable, and production-grade architectures embedded in modern data and digital core environments. Key Responsibilities Trusted Data Architecture & Strategic Leadership Own the end-to-end-to-end architecture and technical delivery accountability for trusted data services spanning DLT, Digital Identity, and Digital Assets Act as a technical authority and design decision maker across trust, security, scalability, and performance considerations Define and govern enterprise reference architectures for trusted data ecosystems, balancing on-chain, off-chain, and confidential compute components Guide clients from strategy and architecture definition through PoC, pilot, production deployment, and scale Translate emerging standards, protocols, and regulatory requirements into practical, industrialized architectures DLT & Blockchain Infrastructure Architecture Lead the design, deployment, and operation of enterprise g-grade DLT networks across Layer 1 and Layer 2 platforms Architect and implement Layer 2 frameworks, covering major approaches such as rollup-based, validity-proof-based, and hybrid models Define reference architectures for node infrastructure, validator setups, sequencers, RPC endpoints, and supporting services Ensure production grade-grade security, resilience, governance, and scalability of blockchain platforms Digital Identity Architecture Architect Digital Identity solutions leveraging DLT-based and hybrid approaches, including decentralized identifiers (DIDs), verifiable credentials (VCs), and (EUDI) wallets Design identity platforms that integrate with enterprise IAM, access control, and data governance frameworks Address privacy, consent, selective disclosure, and compliance requirements using cryptographic and confidential compute techniques Advise clients on trust frameworks, identity interoperability, and cross ecosystem-ecosystem identity models Digital Assets & Tokenization Platforms Lead architecture for Digital Asset platforms, including tokenization of assets, token lifecycle management, and on-chain/off-chain data integration Design solutions for wallets, custody, asset issuance, transfer, and settlement, aligned with enterprise security and regulatory needs Define scalable patterns for integration between blockchain networks, enterprise systems, and data platforms Support clients in building production-ready digital asset ecosystems rather than isolated pilots Cloud, Platform Engineering & Confidential Compute Design cloud-native trusted data platforms across major hyperscalers (AWS, Azure, GCP), including network topology, security, and cost optimization Architect solutions for regulated, sovereign, and hybrid cloud environments Apply Confidential Compute and privacy enhancing-enhancing technologies to protect sensitive data in use, at rest, and in transit Establish Infrastructure as-asCode (IaC-Code (IaC) and DevOps standards enabling repeatable, industrialized delivery DevOps, Operations & Production Readiness Provide architectural leadership for containerized DLT environments using Docker and Kubernetes Oversee CI/CD strategies for protocol upgrades, configuration changes, and network evolution Establish enterprise grade monitoring, logging, alerting, and incident-grade monitoring, logging, alerting, and incidentresponse patterns for mission-response patterns for missionc-critical DLT platforms Client, Team & Practice Leadership Serve as a trusted advisor to senior client stakeholders on DLT, Digital Identity, and Digital Asset strategies Lead and mentor multi-disciplinary delivery teams, setting architectural standards and ensuring quality at scale Build and evolve internal assets, accelerators, and reference architectures within Accenture's Trusted Data and blockchain communities Contribute to business development, solution shaping, proposals, and thought leadership Drive capability building, growing Accenture's trusted data architecture bench globally
Cloud Infrastructure Engineer (AWS) Hybrid - 1 day per week in the Portsmouth Office My client is seeking a skilled Cloud Infrastructure Engineer to enhance and maintain the hybrid infrastructure that underpins both our internal operations and customer-facing services. This is a hands-on technical role requiring strong experience supporting AWS infrastructure, alongside broad expertise in scalable cloud architectures, on-premises infrastructure, and security. A commitment to continual improvement and a passion for automation are essential to success in this role. Key Responsibilities: Manage and support hybrid cloud infrastructure across AWS and on-premises platforms using Microsoft and/or Linux stacks Optimise infrastructure for security, performance, reliability, and cost efficiency Collaborate with Engineering teams to strengthen DevOps practices and improve cross-team workflows Monitor systems, troubleshoot issues, and implement solutions to ensure high availability Maintain accurate documentation, standards, and operational processes About You You are a proactive and technically strong infrastructure engineer who enjoys solving complex problems and working closely with software engineering teams. Essential experience and skills: Proven experience designing, deploying, and administering AWS infrastructure Broad understanding of Microsoft hybrid cloud environments with solid working knowledge of on-premises infrastructure High proficiency in at least two of the following: Docker (AWS ECS) Terraform, Ansible, or AWS CDK Nagios Windows Server (IIS) Linux Microsoft SQL Server Networking (switching, load balancing, firewalls) x86 server hardware Experience working with commercial software engineering teams using Agile and DevOps practices Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to work independently and collaboratively Experience managing or contributing to complex technical projects Desirable experience: Familiarity with Cloudflare Exposure to ISO27001, PCI-DSS, or similar security standards If you have the relevant skills for this role and are ready for the challenge, then please send your CV to
01/04/2026
Full time
Cloud Infrastructure Engineer (AWS) Hybrid - 1 day per week in the Portsmouth Office My client is seeking a skilled Cloud Infrastructure Engineer to enhance and maintain the hybrid infrastructure that underpins both our internal operations and customer-facing services. This is a hands-on technical role requiring strong experience supporting AWS infrastructure, alongside broad expertise in scalable cloud architectures, on-premises infrastructure, and security. A commitment to continual improvement and a passion for automation are essential to success in this role. Key Responsibilities: Manage and support hybrid cloud infrastructure across AWS and on-premises platforms using Microsoft and/or Linux stacks Optimise infrastructure for security, performance, reliability, and cost efficiency Collaborate with Engineering teams to strengthen DevOps practices and improve cross-team workflows Monitor systems, troubleshoot issues, and implement solutions to ensure high availability Maintain accurate documentation, standards, and operational processes About You You are a proactive and technically strong infrastructure engineer who enjoys solving complex problems and working closely with software engineering teams. Essential experience and skills: Proven experience designing, deploying, and administering AWS infrastructure Broad understanding of Microsoft hybrid cloud environments with solid working knowledge of on-premises infrastructure High proficiency in at least two of the following: Docker (AWS ECS) Terraform, Ansible, or AWS CDK Nagios Windows Server (IIS) Linux Microsoft SQL Server Networking (switching, load balancing, firewalls) x86 server hardware Experience working with commercial software engineering teams using Agile and DevOps practices Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to work independently and collaboratively Experience managing or contributing to complex technical projects Desirable experience: Familiarity with Cloudflare Exposure to ISO27001, PCI-DSS, or similar security standards If you have the relevant skills for this role and are ready for the challenge, then please send your CV to
We have an excellent contract job opportunity for AMOS Platform Architect for our leading airline client. Role Purpose The AMOS Platform Architect is responsible for defining, governing, and evolving the platform and application architecture for the AMOS maintenance system, ensuring it is scalable, secure, resilient, and aligned to Group-wide operational and architectural standards.Working as part of the Architecture & Platform Delivery team, the role provides architectural leadership across AMOS application configuration, integrations, data flows, infrastructure, security, and operational reliability, enabling standardisation across Operating Companies while supporting safe and compliant airline operations.The role acts as a key architectural authority within the Single AMOS initiative, working closely with airline CDIO's, Product Managers, Operations, Engineering, and Enterprise Architecture to translate business and operational needs into robust platform designs. Contract - until Dec 2026 Location - Waterside (UB7 0GB) (3 days onsite) Pay - Attractive daily rate (Inside IR35) Key Responsibilities AMOS Platform & Application Architecture Define and maintain the AMOS platform and application architecture, ensuring alignment with Group target-state designs and standards. Provide architectural direction on configuration vs customisation, ensuring harmonised AMOS usage and minimising long-term technical debt. Support the design of AMOS environments across development, test, and production. Integration & Data Alignment Define and govern integration patterns between AMOS and peripheral systems, reducing complexity and operational risk. Work closely with Data and Integration Architects to ensure consistent data models, data quality, and a single source of truth across OpCos. Support data migration and cutover planning from an architectural perspective. Infrastructure, Security & Reliability Define AMOS infrastructure and hosting requirements, ensuring performance, scalability, and availability at Group scale. Ensure AMOS architecture complies with security, access control, regulatory, and audit requirements across jurisdictions. Contribute to operational and reliability architecture, including HA, DR, SLAs, and non-functional requirements. Delivery & Governance Support Provide architectural assurance during design reviews, delivery milestones, and governance forums. Work alongside Product Managers and delivery teams to support incremental, agile delivery while maintaining architectural integrity. Document architecture decisions, standards, and reference models for AMOS. Stakeholder Collaboration Act as a trusted architectural advisor to Operations, Maintenance, Product, and Technology stakeholders. Collaborate with Enterprise, Data, and Solution Architects to ensure end-to-end architectural coherence. Support knowledge transfer and architectural guidance to delivery and support teams. Skills & Experience Essential Experience with AMOS Cloud. Strong understanding of enterprise application platforms, integrations, and non-functional requirements. Experience working with operational or safety-critical systems. Ability to balance standardisation with operational flexibility. Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills. Desirable Experience working in a platform, application, or solution architecture role within complex enterprise environments. Exposure to aviation, asset-intensive, or regulated industries. Familiarity with architecture governance and design assurance processes. Experience supporting large-scale system consolidation or harmonisation programmes. Success Metrics A clear, well-governed AMOS platform architecture aligned to Group standards. Reduced architectural complexity and customisation across AMOS implementations. Improved platform stability, resilience, and operational confidence. Strong alignment between operations, product, and architecture teams. 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 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
01/04/2026
Contractor
We have an excellent contract job opportunity for AMOS Platform Architect for our leading airline client. Role Purpose The AMOS Platform Architect is responsible for defining, governing, and evolving the platform and application architecture for the AMOS maintenance system, ensuring it is scalable, secure, resilient, and aligned to Group-wide operational and architectural standards.Working as part of the Architecture & Platform Delivery team, the role provides architectural leadership across AMOS application configuration, integrations, data flows, infrastructure, security, and operational reliability, enabling standardisation across Operating Companies while supporting safe and compliant airline operations.The role acts as a key architectural authority within the Single AMOS initiative, working closely with airline CDIO's, Product Managers, Operations, Engineering, and Enterprise Architecture to translate business and operational needs into robust platform designs. Contract - until Dec 2026 Location - Waterside (UB7 0GB) (3 days onsite) Pay - Attractive daily rate (Inside IR35) Key Responsibilities AMOS Platform & Application Architecture Define and maintain the AMOS platform and application architecture, ensuring alignment with Group target-state designs and standards. Provide architectural direction on configuration vs customisation, ensuring harmonised AMOS usage and minimising long-term technical debt. Support the design of AMOS environments across development, test, and production. Integration & Data Alignment Define and govern integration patterns between AMOS and peripheral systems, reducing complexity and operational risk. Work closely with Data and Integration Architects to ensure consistent data models, data quality, and a single source of truth across OpCos. Support data migration and cutover planning from an architectural perspective. Infrastructure, Security & Reliability Define AMOS infrastructure and hosting requirements, ensuring performance, scalability, and availability at Group scale. Ensure AMOS architecture complies with security, access control, regulatory, and audit requirements across jurisdictions. Contribute to operational and reliability architecture, including HA, DR, SLAs, and non-functional requirements. Delivery & Governance Support Provide architectural assurance during design reviews, delivery milestones, and governance forums. Work alongside Product Managers and delivery teams to support incremental, agile delivery while maintaining architectural integrity. Document architecture decisions, standards, and reference models for AMOS. Stakeholder Collaboration Act as a trusted architectural advisor to Operations, Maintenance, Product, and Technology stakeholders. Collaborate with Enterprise, Data, and Solution Architects to ensure end-to-end architectural coherence. Support knowledge transfer and architectural guidance to delivery and support teams. Skills & Experience Essential Experience with AMOS Cloud. Strong understanding of enterprise application platforms, integrations, and non-functional requirements. Experience working with operational or safety-critical systems. Ability to balance standardisation with operational flexibility. Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills. Desirable Experience working in a platform, application, or solution architecture role within complex enterprise environments. Exposure to aviation, asset-intensive, or regulated industries. Familiarity with architecture governance and design assurance processes. Experience supporting large-scale system consolidation or harmonisation programmes. Success Metrics A clear, well-governed AMOS platform architecture aligned to Group standards. Reduced architectural complexity and customisation across AMOS implementations. Improved platform stability, resilience, and operational confidence. Strong alignment between operations, product, and architecture teams. 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 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
Backend Developer Romsey, Hampshire (Hybrid - 3 days office / 2 remote, flexible) £45,000 - £50,000 + Benefits OOP, PHP, Laravel My client build innovative SaaS solutions that help organisations monitor, manage, and optimise critical infrastructure. Following recent growth and their migration to AWS, they're investing heavily in modernising their platform and building new products. I'm now looking for a Backend Developer to join their agile team and play a key role in shaping the future of their technology. The Role This is a hands-on backend role with real ownership. You'll work across both: Stabilising and improving existing Laravel-based systems Designing and building new SaaS products using a modern tech stack You'll act as the backend authority within a small, collaborative team, working closely with a Frontend Developer and Senior UX/UI Designer. What You'll Be Doing Design & Development Build and maintain scalable SaaS applications Develop clean, well-structured backend systems using modern Laravel Design and implement robust RESTful APIs for a React frontend Architecture & Ownership Own backend architecture and code quality Design multi-tenant database structures Apply best practices (service patterns, Eloquent optimisation, clean architecture) System Optimisation Improve performance and reliability of legacy systems Handle complex data migrations Proactively enhance system security Cloud & DevOps Help modernise systems using AWS managed services Maintain and improve CI/CD pipelines Support automated, reliable deployments Collaboration Work closely with frontend and UX on product development Contribute to product discovery and backlog shaping Participate in Agile/SCRUM ceremonies (Jira) Key Technical Requirements 3+ years commercial experience in backend development Strong PHP (8.x) and deep Laravel expertise Solid PostgreSQL experience (schema design, optimisation) Experience building APIs and integrating with frontend frameworks (ideally React) Strong understanding of Agile/SCRUM and TDD Nice to Have Experience with AWS and infrastructure modernisation CI/CD pipeline design and management Exposure to AI tooling (e.g. GitHub Copilot, Claude) Experience with agentic AI systems Familiarity with Figma workflows Interested in this position? Send your CV to
01/04/2026
Full time
Backend Developer Romsey, Hampshire (Hybrid - 3 days office / 2 remote, flexible) £45,000 - £50,000 + Benefits OOP, PHP, Laravel My client build innovative SaaS solutions that help organisations monitor, manage, and optimise critical infrastructure. Following recent growth and their migration to AWS, they're investing heavily in modernising their platform and building new products. I'm now looking for a Backend Developer to join their agile team and play a key role in shaping the future of their technology. The Role This is a hands-on backend role with real ownership. You'll work across both: Stabilising and improving existing Laravel-based systems Designing and building new SaaS products using a modern tech stack You'll act as the backend authority within a small, collaborative team, working closely with a Frontend Developer and Senior UX/UI Designer. What You'll Be Doing Design & Development Build and maintain scalable SaaS applications Develop clean, well-structured backend systems using modern Laravel Design and implement robust RESTful APIs for a React frontend Architecture & Ownership Own backend architecture and code quality Design multi-tenant database structures Apply best practices (service patterns, Eloquent optimisation, clean architecture) System Optimisation Improve performance and reliability of legacy systems Handle complex data migrations Proactively enhance system security Cloud & DevOps Help modernise systems using AWS managed services Maintain and improve CI/CD pipelines Support automated, reliable deployments Collaboration Work closely with frontend and UX on product development Contribute to product discovery and backlog shaping Participate in Agile/SCRUM ceremonies (Jira) Key Technical Requirements 3+ years commercial experience in backend development Strong PHP (8.x) and deep Laravel expertise Solid PostgreSQL experience (schema design, optimisation) Experience building APIs and integrating with frontend frameworks (ideally React) Strong understanding of Agile/SCRUM and TDD Nice to Have Experience with AWS and infrastructure modernisation CI/CD pipeline design and management Exposure to AI tooling (e.g. GitHub Copilot, Claude) Experience with agentic AI systems Familiarity with Figma workflows Interested in this position? Send your CV to
IT Talent Solutions Ltd
Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire
Senior Infrastructure Engineer - Hybrid - Milton Keynes As a Senior Infrastructure Engineer you will be responsible for leading the planning, design, implementation, and maintenance of the organisation's IT infrastructure, including Servers, storage systems, networks, and cloud services. This is a hands-on role. You will work closely with the internal IT team and external partners to ensure that the IT infrastructure is secure, reliable, and scalable to meet business needs. You will also play a key role in strategic infrastructure planning and stakeholder management, providing technical expertise and guidance while collaborating with various departments to align IT infrastructure solutions with broader organisational objectives. Join a leading UK brand known for tech-driven transformation Work on cutting-edge infrastructure projects across cloud and on-prem environments Be part of a collaborative and supportive team with real career progression opportunities Hybrid working model based in Milton Keynes Key Responsibilities: Architect and implement enterprise-scale infrastructure solutions Manage hybrid environments across Azure, VMware , and on-prem systems Improve and maintain LAN/WAN, networking, and core security infrastructure Provide expert-level troubleshooting and performance tuning Collaborate with cross-functional teams and senior stakeholders Ensure robust security, disaster recovery, and compliance standards YOU 5+ years of experience in IT infrastructure engineering Strong hands-on skills with Microsoft technologies , including Azure and Windows Server Proven experience with VMware , LAN/WAN networks, and infrastructure security Familiar with cloud and hybrid environments (Azure, AWS, or GCP) Strong understanding of network protocols , Firewalls, DNS, VPN, and backup solutions Eligibility to work in the UK is a MUST and you must be based within a commutable distance to Milton Keynes
01/04/2026
Full time
Senior Infrastructure Engineer - Hybrid - Milton Keynes As a Senior Infrastructure Engineer you will be responsible for leading the planning, design, implementation, and maintenance of the organisation's IT infrastructure, including Servers, storage systems, networks, and cloud services. This is a hands-on role. You will work closely with the internal IT team and external partners to ensure that the IT infrastructure is secure, reliable, and scalable to meet business needs. You will also play a key role in strategic infrastructure planning and stakeholder management, providing technical expertise and guidance while collaborating with various departments to align IT infrastructure solutions with broader organisational objectives. Join a leading UK brand known for tech-driven transformation Work on cutting-edge infrastructure projects across cloud and on-prem environments Be part of a collaborative and supportive team with real career progression opportunities Hybrid working model based in Milton Keynes Key Responsibilities: Architect and implement enterprise-scale infrastructure solutions Manage hybrid environments across Azure, VMware , and on-prem systems Improve and maintain LAN/WAN, networking, and core security infrastructure Provide expert-level troubleshooting and performance tuning Collaborate with cross-functional teams and senior stakeholders Ensure robust security, disaster recovery, and compliance standards YOU 5+ years of experience in IT infrastructure engineering Strong hands-on skills with Microsoft technologies , including Azure and Windows Server Proven experience with VMware , LAN/WAN networks, and infrastructure security Familiar with cloud and hybrid environments (Azure, AWS, or GCP) Strong understanding of network protocols , Firewalls, DNS, VPN, and backup solutions Eligibility to work in the UK is a MUST and you must be based within a commutable distance to Milton Keynes
Your new company A leading global financial organisation is seeking a Principal AWS Solutions Architect (AI) to support the design and delivery of a next-generation cloud-native research and data science platform. This is a senior, hands-on consulting role at the heart of a major cloud and AI transformation.You'll work closely with engineering, architecture, and quantitative research teams to shape scalable AWS-native platforms that power advanced analytics, financial modelling, and emerging AI capabilities. Your new role Design scalable AWS-native and AI-enabled architectures. Build and enhance research platforms (Jupyter, SageMaker, Bedrock). Create secure, efficient data access patterns for large financial datasets. Integrate search and discovery tools (e.g., OpenSearch). Lead architectural decisions, documentation, and platform modernisation. Advise senior stakeholders and mentor engineering teams. What you'll need to succeed Deep expertise in AWS and large-scale, cloud-native system design. Strong background building data science platforms or research environments (Jupyter, SageMaker, etc.). Solid data modelling and data architecture capability. Understanding of data engineering, pipelines, governance, and connectivity. Experience architecting AI/ML solutions, including exposure to Amazon Bedrock or similar. Knowledge of modern engineering platforms including CI/CD and infrastructure-as-code. Experience building or exposing APIs/services for programmatic data access. Experience working in regulated, security-focused environments. Exposure to financial markets, financial data, or research environments. Strong leadership presence with the ability to influence senior technical stakeholders. What you'll get in return An exciting opportunity to join an international organisation working with a major financial services organisation. Furthermore, a competitive day rate for this role will be offered in addition to your own dedicated Hays Consultant to guide you through every step of the application process. 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
01/04/2026
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Your new company A leading global financial organisation is seeking a Principal AWS Solutions Architect (AI) to support the design and delivery of a next-generation cloud-native research and data science platform. This is a senior, hands-on consulting role at the heart of a major cloud and AI transformation.You'll work closely with engineering, architecture, and quantitative research teams to shape scalable AWS-native platforms that power advanced analytics, financial modelling, and emerging AI capabilities. Your new role Design scalable AWS-native and AI-enabled architectures. Build and enhance research platforms (Jupyter, SageMaker, Bedrock). Create secure, efficient data access patterns for large financial datasets. Integrate search and discovery tools (e.g., OpenSearch). Lead architectural decisions, documentation, and platform modernisation. Advise senior stakeholders and mentor engineering teams. What you'll need to succeed Deep expertise in AWS and large-scale, cloud-native system design. Strong background building data science platforms or research environments (Jupyter, SageMaker, etc.). Solid data modelling and data architecture capability. Understanding of data engineering, pipelines, governance, and connectivity. Experience architecting AI/ML solutions, including exposure to Amazon Bedrock or similar. Knowledge of modern engineering platforms including CI/CD and infrastructure-as-code. Experience building or exposing APIs/services for programmatic data access. Experience working in regulated, security-focused environments. Exposure to financial markets, financial data, or research environments. Strong leadership presence with the ability to influence senior technical stakeholders. What you'll get in return An exciting opportunity to join an international organisation working with a major financial services organisation. Furthermore, a competitive day rate for this role will be offered in addition to your own dedicated Hays Consultant to guide you through every step of the application process. 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
£65,000 - £80,000 (flexible depending on experience) We are looking for an experienced Senior Software Engineer to join a growing technology business. This opportunity has been created due to continued growth and increasing demand for scalable, cloud-based solutions across the organisation's product portfolio. The company is focused on building modern, high-performance platforms that enable clients to solve complex operational challenges through data-driven technology. Their systems are designed to support high-volume environments while maintaining reliability, scalability, and long-term maintainability. This role will suit someone who enjoys working in a collaborative engineering environment and wants to contribute both technically and strategically to the evolution of a modern software platform. Key Responsibilities Designing, developing, and enhancing scalable backend systems and cloud-native services Contributing to architectural decisions to ensure systems remain secure, resilient, and maintainable Developing and integrating APIs to support internal and external platform functionality Working closely with product, engineering, and operational teams to deliver robust technical solutions Driving improvements in code quality, engineering standards, and delivery processes Supporting production environments, troubleshooting complex issues, and improving system observability Mentoring and supporting other engineers within the team Key Skills Strong industry experience designing and delivering scalable cloud-based software systems High proficiency in C# and solid experience across the .NET ecosystem Experience building distributed or high-throughput systems in production environments Strong understanding of modern software engineering practices including CI/CD, automated testing, and DevOps principles Experience contributing to system architecture and technical leadership within teams Excellent problem-solving and debugging capabilities Desirable Skills Experience working within product-led or scaling technology organisations Exposure to containerisation, cloud optimisation, or infrastructure-as-code Experience improving legacy platforms or leading modernisation initiatives Understanding of performance engineering or reliability-focused system design What you get in return Salary £65,000 - £80,000 depending on experience Flexible hybrid working (3 days onsite / 2 remote) Generous annual leave allowance Professional development support and learning opportunities Enhanced family-friendly policies Health and wellbeing support Pension scheme and additional lifestyle benefits Regular team and social activities Cycle to Work scheme This company is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. They do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, or background. Interested? Please submit your CV to Chrissie Rehman via the application link provided. Alternatively, you can contact directly to discuss the role in more detail. DCS Recruitment and all associated companies are committed to creating a working environment where diversity is celebrated and everyone is treated fairly, regardless of gender, gender identity, disability, ethnic origin, religion or belief, sexual orientation, marital or transgender status, age, or nationality
01/04/2026
Full time
£65,000 - £80,000 (flexible depending on experience) We are looking for an experienced Senior Software Engineer to join a growing technology business. This opportunity has been created due to continued growth and increasing demand for scalable, cloud-based solutions across the organisation's product portfolio. The company is focused on building modern, high-performance platforms that enable clients to solve complex operational challenges through data-driven technology. Their systems are designed to support high-volume environments while maintaining reliability, scalability, and long-term maintainability. This role will suit someone who enjoys working in a collaborative engineering environment and wants to contribute both technically and strategically to the evolution of a modern software platform. Key Responsibilities Designing, developing, and enhancing scalable backend systems and cloud-native services Contributing to architectural decisions to ensure systems remain secure, resilient, and maintainable Developing and integrating APIs to support internal and external platform functionality Working closely with product, engineering, and operational teams to deliver robust technical solutions Driving improvements in code quality, engineering standards, and delivery processes Supporting production environments, troubleshooting complex issues, and improving system observability Mentoring and supporting other engineers within the team Key Skills Strong industry experience designing and delivering scalable cloud-based software systems High proficiency in C# and solid experience across the .NET ecosystem Experience building distributed or high-throughput systems in production environments Strong understanding of modern software engineering practices including CI/CD, automated testing, and DevOps principles Experience contributing to system architecture and technical leadership within teams Excellent problem-solving and debugging capabilities Desirable Skills Experience working within product-led or scaling technology organisations Exposure to containerisation, cloud optimisation, or infrastructure-as-code Experience improving legacy platforms or leading modernisation initiatives Understanding of performance engineering or reliability-focused system design What you get in return Salary £65,000 - £80,000 depending on experience Flexible hybrid working (3 days onsite / 2 remote) Generous annual leave allowance Professional development support and learning opportunities Enhanced family-friendly policies Health and wellbeing support Pension scheme and additional lifestyle benefits Regular team and social activities Cycle to Work scheme This company is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. They do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, or background. Interested? Please submit your CV to Chrissie Rehman via the application link provided. Alternatively, you can contact directly to discuss the role in more detail. DCS Recruitment and all associated companies are committed to creating a working environment where diversity is celebrated and everyone is treated fairly, regardless of gender, gender identity, disability, ethnic origin, religion or belief, sexual orientation, marital or transgender status, age, or nationality
We are seeking a highly skilled Storage & Infrastructure Engineer to join our Enterprise Services team. This role is ideal for someone with deep technical expertise in storage platforms, automation, cloud infrastructure, and DevOps practices, who is passionate about delivering high-quality services and driving continuous improvement. Key ResponsibilitiesStorage & Platform Engineering Certify, test and develop new features and platforms across SAN infrastructure, primarily Dell PowerMax/Vmax-3/XtremIO, Pure FlashArray, HP Primera/Alletra and Cirrus DMS using Broadcom and Cisco SAN switches/directors and iSCSI connectivity. Carry out end-to-end server-to-storage mapping and remediation activities. Develop and maintain automation supporting installation, provisioning, migration, compliance, and platform operations. Enterprise & Cloud Services Provide enterprise platform services across UNIX/Linux, Windows, virtualisation and storage environments. Support the delivery of Developer Services such as virtualisation, ALM, Dev Engineering, Development and Cloud. Develop cloud-based infrastructure platforms and deliver Infrastructure/Platform-as-a-Service in collaboration with business and DevOps teams. Determine and execute the strategic direction across key enterprise technology disciplines. Service, Quality & Governance Ensure service quality targets are met for all platforms. Manage risk and cost across services and technologies. Partner with business stakeholders to define product roadmaps and identify emerging capabilities. Automation, DevOps & Engineering Write development code and build automated test scripts for infrastructure products and upgrades. Contribute to CI/CD pipelines and build automation interfaces between systems. Drive continuous improvement and support change implementation across services. Required Skills & Experience Expertise in server operating systems: Linux (RHEL), Windows, VMware. Deep technical knowledge of Dell PowerMax/Vmax3/SRDF/XtremIO, Pure FlashArray, HPE Primera, Cirrus DMS. Strong experience in Python, Ansible and Shell scripting for automation and as-a-service capabilities. Proven capability in storage migration (server- and storage-based). Experience with infrastructure as code and automation/orchestration tools such as Puppet, Chef, Ansible Tower, Jenkins. Understanding of cloud and storage infrastructure architecture. Background in storage engineering, scripting, or automation roles. Experience with CI/CD engineering approaches. Experience with Agile methodologies and DevOps practices (desirable). Relevant certifications (EMC, Pure, cloud-related) beneficial. 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
01/04/2026
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We are seeking a highly skilled Storage & Infrastructure Engineer to join our Enterprise Services team. This role is ideal for someone with deep technical expertise in storage platforms, automation, cloud infrastructure, and DevOps practices, who is passionate about delivering high-quality services and driving continuous improvement. Key ResponsibilitiesStorage & Platform Engineering Certify, test and develop new features and platforms across SAN infrastructure, primarily Dell PowerMax/Vmax-3/XtremIO, Pure FlashArray, HP Primera/Alletra and Cirrus DMS using Broadcom and Cisco SAN switches/directors and iSCSI connectivity. Carry out end-to-end server-to-storage mapping and remediation activities. Develop and maintain automation supporting installation, provisioning, migration, compliance, and platform operations. Enterprise & Cloud Services Provide enterprise platform services across UNIX/Linux, Windows, virtualisation and storage environments. Support the delivery of Developer Services such as virtualisation, ALM, Dev Engineering, Development and Cloud. Develop cloud-based infrastructure platforms and deliver Infrastructure/Platform-as-a-Service in collaboration with business and DevOps teams. Determine and execute the strategic direction across key enterprise technology disciplines. Service, Quality & Governance Ensure service quality targets are met for all platforms. Manage risk and cost across services and technologies. Partner with business stakeholders to define product roadmaps and identify emerging capabilities. Automation, DevOps & Engineering Write development code and build automated test scripts for infrastructure products and upgrades. Contribute to CI/CD pipelines and build automation interfaces between systems. Drive continuous improvement and support change implementation across services. Required Skills & Experience Expertise in server operating systems: Linux (RHEL), Windows, VMware. Deep technical knowledge of Dell PowerMax/Vmax3/SRDF/XtremIO, Pure FlashArray, HPE Primera, Cirrus DMS. Strong experience in Python, Ansible and Shell scripting for automation and as-a-service capabilities. Proven capability in storage migration (server- and storage-based). Experience with infrastructure as code and automation/orchestration tools such as Puppet, Chef, Ansible Tower, Jenkins. Understanding of cloud and storage infrastructure architecture. Background in storage engineering, scripting, or automation roles. Experience with CI/CD engineering approaches. Experience with Agile methodologies and DevOps practices (desirable). Relevant certifications (EMC, Pure, cloud-related) beneficial. 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
Site Reliability Engineer Central London (3 days a week in the office) Up to £70,000 per annum + Bonus + Generous Benefits Package We are working with an exciting technology company that are looking to bring in a Site Reliability Engineer to help scale their cloud infrastructure and DevOps capability. They've built a high-performing engineering team and are now investing further into the platform side of things as demand grows. Think modern, cloud-native architecture, and a real emphasis on automation, scalability, and developer enablement. You'll have the autonomy to make technical decisions and help shape how platform engineering is done as the team continues to scale. Tech stack AWS (Core services - EC2, RDS, S3, IAM, etc.) Monitoring and Observability Grafana, Prometheus, Datadog Kubernetes (building and managing production clusters) Terraform (IaC provisioning) Python, Bash or Go (scripting, automation) GitHub Actions (CI/CD pipelines) What They're Looking For Experience in AWS cloud infrastructure (ideally in a regulated or high-traffic environment) Previous experience working with Monitoring and Observability Tools Hands-on Kubernetes know-how, specifically with EKS. Solid IaC experience with Terraform. Experience with containerisation (Docker, Helm) and CI/CD (GitHub Actions or similar) Solid scripting/Automation experience with Python, Bash or Go A good communicator who enjoys working collaboratively across product and engineering. Desirable Certifications - CKA, CKAD, AWS Solutions Architect etc. The client is willing to consider candidates without all the required skills and provide an environment to learn and grow on the job. Training and development is at the forefront of the business, where you will get plenty of opportunities to progress your career in whatever path you want. Site Reliability Engineer Central London (3 days a week in the office) Up to £70,000 per annum + Bonus + Generous Benefits Package Click APPLY NOW to be considered for this position! AWS, SRE, Cloud, Kubernetes, EKS, Terraform, CI/CD, Automation etc.
01/04/2026
Full time
Site Reliability Engineer Central London (3 days a week in the office) Up to £70,000 per annum + Bonus + Generous Benefits Package We are working with an exciting technology company that are looking to bring in a Site Reliability Engineer to help scale their cloud infrastructure and DevOps capability. They've built a high-performing engineering team and are now investing further into the platform side of things as demand grows. Think modern, cloud-native architecture, and a real emphasis on automation, scalability, and developer enablement. You'll have the autonomy to make technical decisions and help shape how platform engineering is done as the team continues to scale. Tech stack AWS (Core services - EC2, RDS, S3, IAM, etc.) Monitoring and Observability Grafana, Prometheus, Datadog Kubernetes (building and managing production clusters) Terraform (IaC provisioning) Python, Bash or Go (scripting, automation) GitHub Actions (CI/CD pipelines) What They're Looking For Experience in AWS cloud infrastructure (ideally in a regulated or high-traffic environment) Previous experience working with Monitoring and Observability Tools Hands-on Kubernetes know-how, specifically with EKS. Solid IaC experience with Terraform. Experience with containerisation (Docker, Helm) and CI/CD (GitHub Actions or similar) Solid scripting/Automation experience with Python, Bash or Go A good communicator who enjoys working collaboratively across product and engineering. Desirable Certifications - CKA, CKAD, AWS Solutions Architect etc. The client is willing to consider candidates without all the required skills and provide an environment to learn and grow on the job. Training and development is at the forefront of the business, where you will get plenty of opportunities to progress your career in whatever path you want. Site Reliability Engineer Central London (3 days a week in the office) Up to £70,000 per annum + Bonus + Generous Benefits Package Click APPLY NOW to be considered for this position! AWS, SRE, Cloud, Kubernetes, EKS, Terraform, CI/CD, Automation etc.
Overview We're looking for a skilled Generative AI Engineer to help build and scale a modern AI platform within a large, complex enterprise environment. This role combines hands-on Python development with DevOps practices and the integration of large language models into secure, production-grade systems. You'll be working on emerging technologies, solving real-world engineering challenges, and contributing to the evolution of AI capabilities in a regulated setting. Key Responsibilities Design, build, and maintain backend services and APIs that provide secure access to AI capabilities Develop Python-based components for prompt orchestration, output validation, and evaluation workflows Integrate LLMs into existing enterprise systems, ensuring alignment with security and observability standards Implement and manage CI/CD pipelines in line with engineering best practices Collaborate with cross-functional teams (engineering, platform, and operations) to ensure reliable deployment and scaling Support experimentation, benchmarking, and cost/performance analysis of AI models Contribute to retrieval-augmented generation (RAG) solutions and data integration patterns Establish reusable API standards, frameworks, and documentation to support wider adoption Troubleshoot and optimise distributed systems and cloud-based services Core Skills & Experience Strong background in backend engineering using Python (additional exposure to Node.js or similar is beneficial) Hands-on experience working with Generative AI and large language models Understanding of prompt engineering challenges and model evaluation techniques Solid DevOps capabilities, including CI/CD pipelines and monitoring practices Experience operating in secure, regulated environments with strict governance controls Proven track record of integrating AI into production applications or workflows Knowledge of authentication, secrets management, and secure system design Nice to Have Experience with API gateways, service meshes, or GitOps tooling Familiarity with cloud platforms and services (compute, containers, storage, messaging) Experience building RESTful APIs (FastAPI or similar) and microservices architectures Exposure to infrastructure-as-code and automated deployment workflows Knowledge of prompt evaluation tooling Experience with both SQL and NoSQL databases Understanding of vector search and retrieval-based AI patterns Ways of Working Takes initiative and solves problems without needing heavy direction Comfortable navigating ambiguity in a fast-evolving technical landscape Strong communicator who can work effectively across technical and non-technical teams Curious and proactive in exploring new AI approaches responsibly Focused on automation and efficiency to improve delivery What Good Looks Like High-quality, secure AI services delivered into production Improved team productivity through automation and streamlined processes Reliable, observable systems with performance and evaluation built in Solutions that are easy for other teams to adopt and build upon Clear, accessible documentation supporting rapid onboarding
01/04/2026
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Overview We're looking for a skilled Generative AI Engineer to help build and scale a modern AI platform within a large, complex enterprise environment. This role combines hands-on Python development with DevOps practices and the integration of large language models into secure, production-grade systems. You'll be working on emerging technologies, solving real-world engineering challenges, and contributing to the evolution of AI capabilities in a regulated setting. Key Responsibilities Design, build, and maintain backend services and APIs that provide secure access to AI capabilities Develop Python-based components for prompt orchestration, output validation, and evaluation workflows Integrate LLMs into existing enterprise systems, ensuring alignment with security and observability standards Implement and manage CI/CD pipelines in line with engineering best practices Collaborate with cross-functional teams (engineering, platform, and operations) to ensure reliable deployment and scaling Support experimentation, benchmarking, and cost/performance analysis of AI models Contribute to retrieval-augmented generation (RAG) solutions and data integration patterns Establish reusable API standards, frameworks, and documentation to support wider adoption Troubleshoot and optimise distributed systems and cloud-based services Core Skills & Experience Strong background in backend engineering using Python (additional exposure to Node.js or similar is beneficial) Hands-on experience working with Generative AI and large language models Understanding of prompt engineering challenges and model evaluation techniques Solid DevOps capabilities, including CI/CD pipelines and monitoring practices Experience operating in secure, regulated environments with strict governance controls Proven track record of integrating AI into production applications or workflows Knowledge of authentication, secrets management, and secure system design Nice to Have Experience with API gateways, service meshes, or GitOps tooling Familiarity with cloud platforms and services (compute, containers, storage, messaging) Experience building RESTful APIs (FastAPI or similar) and microservices architectures Exposure to infrastructure-as-code and automated deployment workflows Knowledge of prompt evaluation tooling Experience with both SQL and NoSQL databases Understanding of vector search and retrieval-based AI patterns Ways of Working Takes initiative and solves problems without needing heavy direction Comfortable navigating ambiguity in a fast-evolving technical landscape Strong communicator who can work effectively across technical and non-technical teams Curious and proactive in exploring new AI approaches responsibly Focused on automation and efficiency to improve delivery What Good Looks Like High-quality, secure AI services delivered into production Improved team productivity through automation and streamlined processes Reliable, observable systems with performance and evaluation built in Solutions that are easy for other teams to adopt and build upon Clear, accessible documentation supporting rapid onboarding
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
01/04/2026
Full time
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
