Job Title: Cloud Infrastructure Architect Location: Liverpool City Centre on a Hybrid working basis Salary: Up to 75,000 per annum DOE Job Type: Permanent, Full Time Working Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday-Friday 9.00am - 5.30pm Acorn is looking for a passionate Cloud Infrastructure Architect who will be responsible for designing, implementing, and optimising secure, scalable, and highly available cloud platforms. This role requires technical leadership across cloud strategy, architecture governance, infrastructure modernisation, and operational excellence. The architect partners closely with business areas to ensure the cloud environment supports organisational goals and meets enterprise standards. Responsibilities: Develop end-to-end cloud architectures, supporting enterprise workloads, including compute, storage, networking, identity, and automation. Develop a close working relationship with Platform Engineering to ensure robust design and delivery across our cloud platforms Create reference architectures, design patterns, and technical standards for cloud environments. Design hybrid and multi-cloud strategies leveraging platforms such as Azure, AWS, and GCP. Evaluate new cloud services, tools, and technologies to guide technical direction. Lead the design and implementation of core cloud infrastructure components: virtual networks, identity and access, monitoring, encryption, resilience, and backup strategies. Define infrastructure-as-code patterns using tools such as Terraform, Bicep, or ARM. Support migration of workloads from on-premise to cloud platforms following best-practice frameworks Ensure cloud designs adhere to security standards, regulatory requirements, and architectural governance. Implement Zero Trust principles, network segmentation, encryption, key management, and secure access control models. Partner with SecOps teams to ensure monitoring, logging, and incident response capabilities are embedded Develop automation and service optimisation strategies to improve performance, cost efficiency, and availability. Conduct capacity planning, resilience engineering, disaster recovery design, and performance tuning. Mentor engineers across cloud, DevOps, and infrastructure teams. About you: Requirements: Proven experience across several disciplines; networking, infrastructure, cloud platform and system administration Extensive experience designing and supporting cloud infrastructure on Azure, AWS, or GCP Strong understanding of networking (VNETs/VPCs, routing, DNS, load balancing, firewalls) Knowledge of infrastructure-as-code and automation tooling. Experience with container platforms (AKS, EKS, GKE, Kubernetes) and serverless architectures. Strong background in identity and access management (Azure AD, IAM, RBAC). Proven experience building scalable, resilient, and secure cloud architectures. Solid understanding of cloud cost optimisation and FinOps principles Grow with Acorn We bring over 40 years of specialist insurance expertise to the table. From humble beginnings, we've grown into a national leader, now employing 1,700+ people across the UK. We're growing fast, with new opportunities emerging every week. That growth is largely due to the values we share: We run through walls for our customers and each other We challenge the status quo We succeed when we help those around us succeed We decide quickly when the smart thing to do is use our judgement Benefits: 35 days' holiday (including bank holidays) with additional buy/sell options 24/7 mental health support & free counselling available Grow with us: Through career fairs, leadership programs, and learning on the go! Flexible benefits, including early access to salary via our internal platform Hybrid working options to support work-life balance and individual needs Recognition awards, social events & more Our Commitment to our colleague's: Earn recognition and accreditation from leading organisations that share our commitment to people and growth: Mindful Employer Disability Confident Level 1 & 2 - creating accessible, inclusive opportunities Menopause Friendly accredited Armed Forces Covenant signatory Great Places to Work 2024/25 Best Place to Work for Development Best Place to Work for Women Before applying, please know: If your application is successful, we will run relevant employment checks prior to your employment with us. These will include a standard criminal record check and an insolvency register check. Visa Requirements We can only consider applicants who have at least one year remaining on their Graduate or Post-Study Work visa. At the moment, we're not able to offer visa sponsorship. We're Here to Support You We're committed to creating an inclusive, supportive workplace where everyone can flourish. If you need any adjustments during the recruitment process-or once you're part of the team-we'll work with you to make sure you can do your best work. Please click the APPLY button to submit your CV for this role. Candidates with experience or relevant job titles of; Cloud Infrastructure Administrator, IT Architect, Systems Developer, Software Architect may also be considered for this role.
02/04/2026
Full time
Job Title: Cloud Infrastructure Architect Location: Liverpool City Centre on a Hybrid working basis Salary: Up to 75,000 per annum DOE Job Type: Permanent, Full Time Working Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday-Friday 9.00am - 5.30pm Acorn is looking for a passionate Cloud Infrastructure Architect who will be responsible for designing, implementing, and optimising secure, scalable, and highly available cloud platforms. This role requires technical leadership across cloud strategy, architecture governance, infrastructure modernisation, and operational excellence. The architect partners closely with business areas to ensure the cloud environment supports organisational goals and meets enterprise standards. Responsibilities: Develop end-to-end cloud architectures, supporting enterprise workloads, including compute, storage, networking, identity, and automation. Develop a close working relationship with Platform Engineering to ensure robust design and delivery across our cloud platforms Create reference architectures, design patterns, and technical standards for cloud environments. Design hybrid and multi-cloud strategies leveraging platforms such as Azure, AWS, and GCP. Evaluate new cloud services, tools, and technologies to guide technical direction. Lead the design and implementation of core cloud infrastructure components: virtual networks, identity and access, monitoring, encryption, resilience, and backup strategies. Define infrastructure-as-code patterns using tools such as Terraform, Bicep, or ARM. Support migration of workloads from on-premise to cloud platforms following best-practice frameworks Ensure cloud designs adhere to security standards, regulatory requirements, and architectural governance. Implement Zero Trust principles, network segmentation, encryption, key management, and secure access control models. Partner with SecOps teams to ensure monitoring, logging, and incident response capabilities are embedded Develop automation and service optimisation strategies to improve performance, cost efficiency, and availability. Conduct capacity planning, resilience engineering, disaster recovery design, and performance tuning. Mentor engineers across cloud, DevOps, and infrastructure teams. About you: Requirements: Proven experience across several disciplines; networking, infrastructure, cloud platform and system administration Extensive experience designing and supporting cloud infrastructure on Azure, AWS, or GCP Strong understanding of networking (VNETs/VPCs, routing, DNS, load balancing, firewalls) Knowledge of infrastructure-as-code and automation tooling. Experience with container platforms (AKS, EKS, GKE, Kubernetes) and serverless architectures. Strong background in identity and access management (Azure AD, IAM, RBAC). Proven experience building scalable, resilient, and secure cloud architectures. Solid understanding of cloud cost optimisation and FinOps principles Grow with Acorn We bring over 40 years of specialist insurance expertise to the table. From humble beginnings, we've grown into a national leader, now employing 1,700+ people across the UK. We're growing fast, with new opportunities emerging every week. That growth is largely due to the values we share: We run through walls for our customers and each other We challenge the status quo We succeed when we help those around us succeed We decide quickly when the smart thing to do is use our judgement Benefits: 35 days' holiday (including bank holidays) with additional buy/sell options 24/7 mental health support & free counselling available Grow with us: Through career fairs, leadership programs, and learning on the go! Flexible benefits, including early access to salary via our internal platform Hybrid working options to support work-life balance and individual needs Recognition awards, social events & more Our Commitment to our colleague's: Earn recognition and accreditation from leading organisations that share our commitment to people and growth: Mindful Employer Disability Confident Level 1 & 2 - creating accessible, inclusive opportunities Menopause Friendly accredited Armed Forces Covenant signatory Great Places to Work 2024/25 Best Place to Work for Development Best Place to Work for Women Before applying, please know: If your application is successful, we will run relevant employment checks prior to your employment with us. These will include a standard criminal record check and an insolvency register check. Visa Requirements We can only consider applicants who have at least one year remaining on their Graduate or Post-Study Work visa. At the moment, we're not able to offer visa sponsorship. We're Here to Support You We're committed to creating an inclusive, supportive workplace where everyone can flourish. If you need any adjustments during the recruitment process-or once you're part of the team-we'll work with you to make sure you can do your best work. Please click the APPLY button to submit your CV for this role. Candidates with experience or relevant job titles of; Cloud Infrastructure Administrator, IT Architect, Systems Developer, Software Architect may also be considered for this role.
Microsoft Security Engineer (Defender / Purview / Entra ID) Salary: Up to £70,000 + Bonus + Benefits Location: Central London - Hybrid (3 days per week onsite) Job Type: PermanentA globally established organisation is seeking a Microsoft Security Engineer to strengthen its security capability across identity, endpoint, data protection and threat detection. This role will focus on leveraging the Microsoft security stack, including Defender XDR, Purview and Entra ID, to protect enterprise systems, manage risk and respond to security threats. You will work closely with internal teams to enhance security posture, implement controls and support ongoing improvements across the environment. Responsibilities for the Microsoft Security Engineer: Implement and manage Microsoft Defender XDR across endpoint, identity, email and cloud environments Design and maintain Data Loss Prevention (DLP) and Information Protection policies using Microsoft Purview Monitor, investigate and respond to security threats, incidents and vulnerabilities Configure and manage identity and access controls using Microsoft Entra ID, including Conditional Access and MFA Implement and maintain Privileged Identity Management (PIM/PAM) and secure access policies Conduct proactive threat hunting and support incident response activities Secure cloud applications and endpoints, ensuring alignment with security best practices Support eDiscovery, audit and data governance requirements using Microsoft Purview Work with internal teams and external partners to improve overall security posture Produce documentation, reporting and insights on security performance and risks Essential Skills for the Microsoft Security Engineer: Strong experience working within cybersecurity roles focused on Microsoft security technologies Hands-on experience with Microsoft Defender XDR, Microsoft Purview and Entra ID Experience implementing DLP, identity security and endpoint protection solutions Strong understanding of authentication protocols such as SAML, OAuth and OpenID Connect Experience with PowerShell scripting for automation and administration Understanding of security frameworks and threat models such as MITRE ATT&CK Relevant Microsoft certifications such as SC-200, SC-300 or SC-400 Desirable Skills for the Microsoft Security Engineer: CISSP or equivalent security certification Strong analytical and problem-solving capability Experience working within fast-paced, enterprise environments Strong stakeholder communication and collaboration skills If you are a Microsoft-focused security professional looking to work across Defender, Purview and identity security within a complex enterprise environment, this role offers strong exposure to modern security technologies and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact.Microsoft Security Engineer (Defender / Purview / Entra ID)
02/04/2026
Full time
Microsoft Security Engineer (Defender / Purview / Entra ID) Salary: Up to £70,000 + Bonus + Benefits Location: Central London - Hybrid (3 days per week onsite) Job Type: PermanentA globally established organisation is seeking a Microsoft Security Engineer to strengthen its security capability across identity, endpoint, data protection and threat detection. This role will focus on leveraging the Microsoft security stack, including Defender XDR, Purview and Entra ID, to protect enterprise systems, manage risk and respond to security threats. You will work closely with internal teams to enhance security posture, implement controls and support ongoing improvements across the environment. Responsibilities for the Microsoft Security Engineer: Implement and manage Microsoft Defender XDR across endpoint, identity, email and cloud environments Design and maintain Data Loss Prevention (DLP) and Information Protection policies using Microsoft Purview Monitor, investigate and respond to security threats, incidents and vulnerabilities Configure and manage identity and access controls using Microsoft Entra ID, including Conditional Access and MFA Implement and maintain Privileged Identity Management (PIM/PAM) and secure access policies Conduct proactive threat hunting and support incident response activities Secure cloud applications and endpoints, ensuring alignment with security best practices Support eDiscovery, audit and data governance requirements using Microsoft Purview Work with internal teams and external partners to improve overall security posture Produce documentation, reporting and insights on security performance and risks Essential Skills for the Microsoft Security Engineer: Strong experience working within cybersecurity roles focused on Microsoft security technologies Hands-on experience with Microsoft Defender XDR, Microsoft Purview and Entra ID Experience implementing DLP, identity security and endpoint protection solutions Strong understanding of authentication protocols such as SAML, OAuth and OpenID Connect Experience with PowerShell scripting for automation and administration Understanding of security frameworks and threat models such as MITRE ATT&CK Relevant Microsoft certifications such as SC-200, SC-300 or SC-400 Desirable Skills for the Microsoft Security Engineer: CISSP or equivalent security certification Strong analytical and problem-solving capability Experience working within fast-paced, enterprise environments Strong stakeholder communication and collaboration skills If you are a Microsoft-focused security professional looking to work across Defender, Purview and identity security within a complex enterprise environment, this role offers strong exposure to modern security technologies and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact.Microsoft Security Engineer (Defender / Purview / Entra ID)
Cambridge University Press & Assessment
Cambridge, Cambridgeshire
Job Title: Principal Developer Team Lead Salary: £51,400 - £68,800 Location: Cambridge/Hybrid Contract: Permanent This Principal Developer Team Lead position offers a pivotal opportunity to shape the technical future of a world-renowned academic organisation. You'll spearhead the migration of enterprise systems to cutting-edge cloud-native AWS architectures, while balancing hands-on technical leadership with people management responsibilities. We are Cambridge University Press & Assessment, a world-leading academic publisher and assessment organisation and a proud part of the University of Cambridge. About the role We're seeking a hands-on Principal Developer Team Lead to drive the technical transformation of our Exam Technology Organisation as we migrate legacy enterprise applications to modern, cloud-native architectures on AWS. You'll balance technical leadership with people management, leading a team of 4-8 developers while establishing the foundations for our future technology stack. Your initial focus will be on two strategic priorities: Evolving our SRE function - Building the DevOps infrastructure, automation, and tooling that enables Site Reliability Engineering practices across development and operations teams Advancing our AI development practice - Establishing standards, frameworks, and best practices for responsibly integrating AI capabilities into our education platforms. What You'll Do Technical Leadership Lead migration of legacy applications to cloud-native AWS architectures Build DevOps automation to support SRE practices Establish AI/ML development standards and frameworks Set observability, monitoring, and incident response standards Promote best practices in web, event-driven, and cloud-native technologies Provide technical expertise and oversee code reviews People Leadership Manage and mentor a team of 4-8 developers, providing coaching, development plan Identifying training needs in AI/ML and SRE. Support recruitment and foster a culture of continual improvement and wellbeing. Delivery & Collaboration Deliver software in agile squads Collaborate with architects, SREs, product owners, and infrastructure teams Liaise with stakeholders to identify education sector needs Plan and estimate migrations and feature delivery Coordinate with service management, security, and AWS experts About you Essentialexperience Degree or equivalent Proven technical team leadership Skilled in two or more modern programming languages Experience with AWS cloud and infrastructure DevOps skills: automation, CI/CD, infrastructure-as-code Understanding of SRE and observability Experience in web-apps and modern frameworks Strong communicator with technical and non-technical audiences Technical Expertise CI/CD pipelines, automation frameworks, and developer tooling Observability tools, monitoring, logging, and alerting systems Responsible AI practices and governance Event-driven architecture and microservices patterns Software design patterns and scalability best practices Security principles in cloud environments Leadership Qualities Ability to set technical standards and provide thought leadership Experience balancing people management with hands-on contribution Strong mentoring and coaching skills Collaborative approach that builds trust across teams Passion for continuous learning in AI/ML and DevOps Promotes inclusion and continuous improvement You'll be instrumental in our digital transformation, establishing the foundations for reliable, innovative systems that serve millions of learners, teachers, and researchers worldwide. By evolving our SRE function and advancing our AI practice, you'll empower teams to deliver high-performance solutions while responsibly harnessing cutting-edge technologies. If you would like to know more about this opportunity and what will make you successful, please see the full job description attached to the bottom of this vacancy on our careers site. Rewards and benefits We will support you to be at your best in work and to live well outside of it. In addition to competitive salaries, we offer a world-class, flexible rewards package , featuring family-friendly and planet-friendly benefits including: 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays Private medical and Permanent Health Insurance Discretionary annual bonus Group personal pension scheme Life assurance up to 4 x annual salary Green travel schemes We are a hybrid working organisation, and we offer a range of flexible working options from day one. We expect most hybrid-working colleagues to spend 40-60% of their time at their dedicated office or location. We will also consider other work arrangements if you wish to work more flexibly or require adjustments due to a disability. Ready to pursue your potential? Apply now. We review applications on an ongoing basis, with a closing date for all applications being 16th April 2026. As part of the application process you can expect: Two questions to select one answer from multiple options. A 15-minute screening call with the Hiring Manager. First stage interview via MS Teams or in person. You will be provided with a brief to complete a role related task which will need to be returned by email in advance of your interview. Please note that successful applicants will be subject to satisfactory background checks including DBS due to working in a regulated industry. Cambridge University Press & Assessment is an approved UK employer for the sponsorship of eligible roles and applicants under the Skilled Worker visa route. Please refer to the gov.uk website for guidance to understand your own eligibility based on the role you are applying for. Why join us Joining us is your opportunity to pursue potential. You'll belong to a collaborative team that's exploring new and better ways to serve students, teachers and researchers across the globe - for the benefit of individuals, society and the world. Sharing our mission will inspire your own growth, development and progress, in an environment which embraces difference, change and aspiration. Cambridge University Press & Assessment is committed to being a place where anyone can enjoy a successful career, where it's safe to speak up, and where we learn continuously to improve together. We welcome applications from all candidates, regardless of demographic characteristics (age, disability, educational attainment, ethnicity, gender, marital status, neurodiversity, religion, sex, gender identity and sexual identity), cultural, or social class/background. We believe better outcomes come through diversity of thought, background and approach. We welcome applications from people from all backgrounds and communities, actively seeking to employ people from a wide range of different communities.
02/04/2026
Full time
Job Title: Principal Developer Team Lead Salary: £51,400 - £68,800 Location: Cambridge/Hybrid Contract: Permanent This Principal Developer Team Lead position offers a pivotal opportunity to shape the technical future of a world-renowned academic organisation. You'll spearhead the migration of enterprise systems to cutting-edge cloud-native AWS architectures, while balancing hands-on technical leadership with people management responsibilities. We are Cambridge University Press & Assessment, a world-leading academic publisher and assessment organisation and a proud part of the University of Cambridge. About the role We're seeking a hands-on Principal Developer Team Lead to drive the technical transformation of our Exam Technology Organisation as we migrate legacy enterprise applications to modern, cloud-native architectures on AWS. You'll balance technical leadership with people management, leading a team of 4-8 developers while establishing the foundations for our future technology stack. Your initial focus will be on two strategic priorities: Evolving our SRE function - Building the DevOps infrastructure, automation, and tooling that enables Site Reliability Engineering practices across development and operations teams Advancing our AI development practice - Establishing standards, frameworks, and best practices for responsibly integrating AI capabilities into our education platforms. What You'll Do Technical Leadership Lead migration of legacy applications to cloud-native AWS architectures Build DevOps automation to support SRE practices Establish AI/ML development standards and frameworks Set observability, monitoring, and incident response standards Promote best practices in web, event-driven, and cloud-native technologies Provide technical expertise and oversee code reviews People Leadership Manage and mentor a team of 4-8 developers, providing coaching, development plan Identifying training needs in AI/ML and SRE. Support recruitment and foster a culture of continual improvement and wellbeing. Delivery & Collaboration Deliver software in agile squads Collaborate with architects, SREs, product owners, and infrastructure teams Liaise with stakeholders to identify education sector needs Plan and estimate migrations and feature delivery Coordinate with service management, security, and AWS experts About you Essentialexperience Degree or equivalent Proven technical team leadership Skilled in two or more modern programming languages Experience with AWS cloud and infrastructure DevOps skills: automation, CI/CD, infrastructure-as-code Understanding of SRE and observability Experience in web-apps and modern frameworks Strong communicator with technical and non-technical audiences Technical Expertise CI/CD pipelines, automation frameworks, and developer tooling Observability tools, monitoring, logging, and alerting systems Responsible AI practices and governance Event-driven architecture and microservices patterns Software design patterns and scalability best practices Security principles in cloud environments Leadership Qualities Ability to set technical standards and provide thought leadership Experience balancing people management with hands-on contribution Strong mentoring and coaching skills Collaborative approach that builds trust across teams Passion for continuous learning in AI/ML and DevOps Promotes inclusion and continuous improvement You'll be instrumental in our digital transformation, establishing the foundations for reliable, innovative systems that serve millions of learners, teachers, and researchers worldwide. By evolving our SRE function and advancing our AI practice, you'll empower teams to deliver high-performance solutions while responsibly harnessing cutting-edge technologies. If you would like to know more about this opportunity and what will make you successful, please see the full job description attached to the bottom of this vacancy on our careers site. Rewards and benefits We will support you to be at your best in work and to live well outside of it. In addition to competitive salaries, we offer a world-class, flexible rewards package , featuring family-friendly and planet-friendly benefits including: 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays Private medical and Permanent Health Insurance Discretionary annual bonus Group personal pension scheme Life assurance up to 4 x annual salary Green travel schemes We are a hybrid working organisation, and we offer a range of flexible working options from day one. We expect most hybrid-working colleagues to spend 40-60% of their time at their dedicated office or location. We will also consider other work arrangements if you wish to work more flexibly or require adjustments due to a disability. Ready to pursue your potential? Apply now. We review applications on an ongoing basis, with a closing date for all applications being 16th April 2026. As part of the application process you can expect: Two questions to select one answer from multiple options. A 15-minute screening call with the Hiring Manager. First stage interview via MS Teams or in person. You will be provided with a brief to complete a role related task which will need to be returned by email in advance of your interview. Please note that successful applicants will be subject to satisfactory background checks including DBS due to working in a regulated industry. Cambridge University Press & Assessment is an approved UK employer for the sponsorship of eligible roles and applicants under the Skilled Worker visa route. Please refer to the gov.uk website for guidance to understand your own eligibility based on the role you are applying for. Why join us Joining us is your opportunity to pursue potential. You'll belong to a collaborative team that's exploring new and better ways to serve students, teachers and researchers across the globe - for the benefit of individuals, society and the world. Sharing our mission will inspire your own growth, development and progress, in an environment which embraces difference, change and aspiration. Cambridge University Press & Assessment is committed to being a place where anyone can enjoy a successful career, where it's safe to speak up, and where we learn continuously to improve together. We welcome applications from all candidates, regardless of demographic characteristics (age, disability, educational attainment, ethnicity, gender, marital status, neurodiversity, religion, sex, gender identity and sexual identity), cultural, or social class/background. We believe better outcomes come through diversity of thought, background and approach. We welcome applications from people from all backgrounds and communities, actively seeking to employ people from a wide range of different communities.
Role: SC Cleared Network Engineer Location: Farnborough (2 to 3 days per week onsite) Length: 6 months Rate: 750 to 800 via umbrella CANDIDATES MUST HOLD ACTIVE SC CLEARANCE AND BE SOLE UK NATIONALS DUE TO THE NATURE OF THE WORK AND INDUSTRY The Role As a Senior Network Engineer, you will be responsible for delivering engineering excellence across one or more technology domains by providing deep technical insight, drive continuous improvement, and ensure solutions are robust, scalable, and aligned with strategic objectives. Day-to-day, you'll lead the design, implementation and support of complex technology solutions, ensuring high performance, reliability, and security. As the Senior Engineer, you will also act as a technical authority, mentoring junior engineers and collaborating across teams to deliver integrated solutions. Your responsibilities will include: Leading the design, implementation and support of enterprise-grade solutions across one or more technology domains Take ownership of complex technical deliverables, ensuring quality, performance, and alignment with architectural and strategic standards and provide technical leadership and mentoring to Engineers and Associate Engineers, supporting their development and integration into the team Collaborate with principal engineers, architects and capability leads to align engineering outputs with strategic goals Represent engineering in cross-functional discussions, influencing decisions and driving alignment across teams Contribute to technology roadmaps and continuous improvement initiatives Ensure compliance with security, performance and operational standards and proactively identify and mitigate risks across engineering deliverables and service operations Essential experience of the Senior Network Engineer: Experience with large-scale, multi-site enterprise networks across LAN, WAN, datacentre, and hybrid-cloudoud environments Knowledge of routing and switching protocols including BGP, OSPF, VXLAN, EVPN, WI-FI and Network Authentication Protocols (e.g. 802.1x), across Cisco Catalyst/Nexus/WLC, Cisco Meraki, Palo Alto, Dell products. Familiarity with Cisco, Palo Alto, and F5 security solutions, including firewalls, intrusion prevention/detection systems, and network access control solutions Eperience with software defined Networking including virtualization technologies such as VMWare NSX-T Experience in producing detailed network designs and documentation aligned with business and security requirements Has experience with network automation, supported by development teams Essential qualifications for the Senior Network Engineer: CCNP or equivalent industry experience Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience). This role is 37 hours per week based at Farnborough. To cover shift patterns between (Apply online only) GMT you may be asked to work at specific times. As part of a commitment to maintaining high service availability and rapid incident response, this role will be required to participate in an on-call rota. This responsibility reflects the trust placed in the role to act swiftly and decisively when critical systems are impacted. At our Farnborough site exciting work takes place at our state-of-the-art facility, with high-energy laser technologies, our 5m pressurised wind tunnel which has a simulation capability that is unique in the UK and our large research and development projects is a real hub of creativity, research and innovation. Join our talented teams of Engineers, IT & Cyber Specialists, Project Managers, Group Functions Teams and many more to provide future defences in the UK.
01/04/2026
Contractor
Role: SC Cleared Network Engineer Location: Farnborough (2 to 3 days per week onsite) Length: 6 months Rate: 750 to 800 via umbrella CANDIDATES MUST HOLD ACTIVE SC CLEARANCE AND BE SOLE UK NATIONALS DUE TO THE NATURE OF THE WORK AND INDUSTRY The Role As a Senior Network Engineer, you will be responsible for delivering engineering excellence across one or more technology domains by providing deep technical insight, drive continuous improvement, and ensure solutions are robust, scalable, and aligned with strategic objectives. Day-to-day, you'll lead the design, implementation and support of complex technology solutions, ensuring high performance, reliability, and security. As the Senior Engineer, you will also act as a technical authority, mentoring junior engineers and collaborating across teams to deliver integrated solutions. Your responsibilities will include: Leading the design, implementation and support of enterprise-grade solutions across one or more technology domains Take ownership of complex technical deliverables, ensuring quality, performance, and alignment with architectural and strategic standards and provide technical leadership and mentoring to Engineers and Associate Engineers, supporting their development and integration into the team Collaborate with principal engineers, architects and capability leads to align engineering outputs with strategic goals Represent engineering in cross-functional discussions, influencing decisions and driving alignment across teams Contribute to technology roadmaps and continuous improvement initiatives Ensure compliance with security, performance and operational standards and proactively identify and mitigate risks across engineering deliverables and service operations Essential experience of the Senior Network Engineer: Experience with large-scale, multi-site enterprise networks across LAN, WAN, datacentre, and hybrid-cloudoud environments Knowledge of routing and switching protocols including BGP, OSPF, VXLAN, EVPN, WI-FI and Network Authentication Protocols (e.g. 802.1x), across Cisco Catalyst/Nexus/WLC, Cisco Meraki, Palo Alto, Dell products. Familiarity with Cisco, Palo Alto, and F5 security solutions, including firewalls, intrusion prevention/detection systems, and network access control solutions Eperience with software defined Networking including virtualization technologies such as VMWare NSX-T Experience in producing detailed network designs and documentation aligned with business and security requirements Has experience with network automation, supported by development teams Essential qualifications for the Senior Network Engineer: CCNP or equivalent industry experience Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience). This role is 37 hours per week based at Farnborough. To cover shift patterns between (Apply online only) GMT you may be asked to work at specific times. As part of a commitment to maintaining high service availability and rapid incident response, this role will be required to participate in an on-call rota. This responsibility reflects the trust placed in the role to act swiftly and decisively when critical systems are impacted. At our Farnborough site exciting work takes place at our state-of-the-art facility, with high-energy laser technologies, our 5m pressurised wind tunnel which has a simulation capability that is unique in the UK and our large research and development projects is a real hub of creativity, research and innovation. Join our talented teams of Engineers, IT & Cyber Specialists, Project Managers, Group Functions Teams and many more to provide future defences in the UK.
Blue Light Card. Individually great, together unstoppable The Role and the Team We have an exciting opportunity for a Platform Engineer to join our Engineering team at Blue Light Card. In this role, you'll design, build, and maintain scalable, reliable, and secure cloud infrastructure that supports our engineering teams. You'll drive the adoption of DevOps practices, automate processes, and ensure operational excellence while contributing to our Engineering Community of Practice. Working collaboratively across teams, you'll play a pivotal role in enabling the efficient delivery of high-quality software solutions. You'll also have the chance to innovate by building proof of concepts, troubleshooting complex issues, and influencing our technical direction. This role offers the opportunity to stay hands-on with cutting-edge tools and technologies while fostering a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement. What You'll Do Automate infrastructure by building and maintaining Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using tools like Terraform or CloudFormation and developing robust CI/CD pipelines Ensure reliability by implementing monitoring, alerting and logging systems to proactively identify and resolve issues and enhance system reliability and uptime Design scalable solutions by architecting and managing cloud-based infrastructure that meets reliability, security and scalability requirements Collaborate across teams by partnering with stakeholders to align platform solutions with delivery needs and non-functional requirements Support operational excellence by developing and participating in incident response efforts and participating in an on-call rota to ensure seamless system operations Innovate and optimise by evaluating new technologies, improving system performance and implementing cost-efficient solutions to maximise value Enhance security by implementing and monitoring best practices to ensure compliance with security and regulatory standards Drive DevOps practices by advocating for continuous integration, continuous delivery and automation to streamline software delivery and system management What You'll Bring Extensive experience as a platform engineer with AWS services including EC2, S3, IAM, VPC, and Lambda, demonstrating strong cloud infrastructure knowledge Proven ability to utilise Infrastructure as Code tools such as Terraform and configuration management tools like Ansible to manage and scale systems effectively Hands-on experience with CI/CD tools such as GitHub Actions to automate build, test, and deployment processes, ensuring efficient workflows Strong expertise in monitoring and logging tools such as Grafana and Datadog to maintain system reliability and performance Familiarity with networking concepts including VPNs, firewalls, DNS, and load balancing to support resilient infrastructure solutions Proficiency in scripting languages like Bash or Python for developing automation solutions and optimising processes A dedication to fostering collaboration, driving continuous improvement, and promoting knowledge sharing across teams Significant experience in agile, fast-paced environments, delivering impactful solutions across marketplace, affiliate, and eCommerce platforms, and consistently contributing to organisational growth and success Our Culture Our members, partners and colleagues are at the heart of everything we do. Our colleagues are integral to helping create the unique experience we deliver, so we're genuinely committed to creating a place where our team love to work, and people want to join. We work as a team and try to have a bit of fun while we do it, and we recognise the importance of culture and the positive impact it can have on performance for you, the team, our organisation and our members. We believe in attracting the best talent no matter where you are, and have a hybrid working model, with colleagues based in London, the East Midlands and around the country. We're also officially recognised as a Top 100 Great Place To Work UK, one of the UK's Best Workplaces for Wellbeing, Top 100 Best Workplaces for Women and recognised as investors in wellbeing by Investors in People. What We Offer Hybrid working 25 days plus public holidays, buy and sell and an additional day off for your birthday A company bonus scheme Great social events e.g., Christmas party, family fun day, summer party, sports matches Learning and development opportunities Group auto-enrolment pension plan Enhanced maternity, paternity, sick pay Company funded private medical insurance Healthcare cashback plan Employee assistance programme (including mental health support) Modern office space with onsite gym including access to free HIIT & stretch classes, games area, chill-out areas, book club, and more, when you visit our HQ in Cossington
01/04/2026
Full time
Blue Light Card. Individually great, together unstoppable The Role and the Team We have an exciting opportunity for a Platform Engineer to join our Engineering team at Blue Light Card. In this role, you'll design, build, and maintain scalable, reliable, and secure cloud infrastructure that supports our engineering teams. You'll drive the adoption of DevOps practices, automate processes, and ensure operational excellence while contributing to our Engineering Community of Practice. Working collaboratively across teams, you'll play a pivotal role in enabling the efficient delivery of high-quality software solutions. You'll also have the chance to innovate by building proof of concepts, troubleshooting complex issues, and influencing our technical direction. This role offers the opportunity to stay hands-on with cutting-edge tools and technologies while fostering a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement. What You'll Do Automate infrastructure by building and maintaining Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using tools like Terraform or CloudFormation and developing robust CI/CD pipelines Ensure reliability by implementing monitoring, alerting and logging systems to proactively identify and resolve issues and enhance system reliability and uptime Design scalable solutions by architecting and managing cloud-based infrastructure that meets reliability, security and scalability requirements Collaborate across teams by partnering with stakeholders to align platform solutions with delivery needs and non-functional requirements Support operational excellence by developing and participating in incident response efforts and participating in an on-call rota to ensure seamless system operations Innovate and optimise by evaluating new technologies, improving system performance and implementing cost-efficient solutions to maximise value Enhance security by implementing and monitoring best practices to ensure compliance with security and regulatory standards Drive DevOps practices by advocating for continuous integration, continuous delivery and automation to streamline software delivery and system management What You'll Bring Extensive experience as a platform engineer with AWS services including EC2, S3, IAM, VPC, and Lambda, demonstrating strong cloud infrastructure knowledge Proven ability to utilise Infrastructure as Code tools such as Terraform and configuration management tools like Ansible to manage and scale systems effectively Hands-on experience with CI/CD tools such as GitHub Actions to automate build, test, and deployment processes, ensuring efficient workflows Strong expertise in monitoring and logging tools such as Grafana and Datadog to maintain system reliability and performance Familiarity with networking concepts including VPNs, firewalls, DNS, and load balancing to support resilient infrastructure solutions Proficiency in scripting languages like Bash or Python for developing automation solutions and optimising processes A dedication to fostering collaboration, driving continuous improvement, and promoting knowledge sharing across teams Significant experience in agile, fast-paced environments, delivering impactful solutions across marketplace, affiliate, and eCommerce platforms, and consistently contributing to organisational growth and success Our Culture Our members, partners and colleagues are at the heart of everything we do. Our colleagues are integral to helping create the unique experience we deliver, so we're genuinely committed to creating a place where our team love to work, and people want to join. We work as a team and try to have a bit of fun while we do it, and we recognise the importance of culture and the positive impact it can have on performance for you, the team, our organisation and our members. We believe in attracting the best talent no matter where you are, and have a hybrid working model, with colleagues based in London, the East Midlands and around the country. We're also officially recognised as a Top 100 Great Place To Work UK, one of the UK's Best Workplaces for Wellbeing, Top 100 Best Workplaces for Women and recognised as investors in wellbeing by Investors in People. What We Offer Hybrid working 25 days plus public holidays, buy and sell and an additional day off for your birthday A company bonus scheme Great social events e.g., Christmas party, family fun day, summer party, sports matches Learning and development opportunities Group auto-enrolment pension plan Enhanced maternity, paternity, sick pay Company funded private medical insurance Healthcare cashback plan Employee assistance programme (including mental health support) Modern office space with onsite gym including access to free HIIT & stretch classes, games area, chill-out areas, book club, and more, when you visit our HQ in Cossington
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.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Threat Detection Engineer to join a well-established biotech company using large-scale genetic data and AI to predict disease risk and advance precision healthcare. As a Threat Detection Engineer, you will be responsible for developing and enhancing threat detection capabilities within a modern cloud-first setting. This role offers hybrid / remote working options, a salary range of £60,000 - £80,000 and benefits. You will be responsible for: Designing and implementing threat-led detection logic informed by threat intelligence and hunting activities. Developing innovative analytical techniques to identify incidents effectively. Collaborating with an outsourced SOC to maintain, tune, and optimise detection catalogues. Creating and refining DLP, Insider Risk Management, and other security rules using cloud-native tools. Monitoring and ensuring high-quality service delivery from external SOC providers. Automating reporting on security performance and operational metrics. Partnering with technology teams to ensure adequate monitoring across cloud platforms, SaaS, and internal systems. Documenting security processes, tool configurations, and contributing to service delivery documentation. Supporting colleagues with ISO 27001 compliance and KQL-related tasks. What we are looking for: Previously worked as an SOC Analyst, Threat Detection Engineer or in a similar role. Must have strong expertise in KQL. Hands-on experience with Microsoft Sentinel and Defender (Endpoint, Office 365). Familiarity with Microsoft Entra ID, including Identity Governance. Experience with Microsoft Purview, particularly DLP and data protection tools. Exposure to cloud-native logging in Azure and Kubernetes environments. Understanding of "detection as code" or "everything as code" approaches, including CI/CD pipelines. Experience working with or alongside MSP SOC teams. Awareness of Agile methodologies and ways of working. Knowledge of attacker TTPs, threat modelling, and cyber security frameworks. Understanding of statistics, data science, or AI/ML as applied to security. Awareness of ISO 27001 standards. Relevant cyber security certifications (e.g., MS-500, AZ-500, SC-200, SC-300, SC-400, Security+, GSOC, CCSK). This is a rare chance to contribute to meaningful cyber security work in a role where your expertise will directly influence how threats are detected and mitigated at scale. Relevant job titles: Threat Detection Engineer, Cyber Threat Engineer, Detection & Response Engineer, Security Detection Engineer Important Information: We endeavour to process your personal data in a fair and transparent manner. In applying for this role, Additional Resources will be acting in your best interest and may contact you in relation to the role, either by email, phone, or text message. For more information see our Privacy Policy on our website. It is important you are aware of your individual rights and the provisions the company has put in place to protect your data. If you would like further information on the policy or GDPR please contact us. Additional Resources Ltd is an Employment Business and an Employment Agency as defined within The Conduct of Employment Agencies & Employment Businesses Regulations 2003.
01/04/2026
Full time
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Threat Detection Engineer to join a well-established biotech company using large-scale genetic data and AI to predict disease risk and advance precision healthcare. As a Threat Detection Engineer, you will be responsible for developing and enhancing threat detection capabilities within a modern cloud-first setting. This role offers hybrid / remote working options, a salary range of £60,000 - £80,000 and benefits. You will be responsible for: Designing and implementing threat-led detection logic informed by threat intelligence and hunting activities. Developing innovative analytical techniques to identify incidents effectively. Collaborating with an outsourced SOC to maintain, tune, and optimise detection catalogues. Creating and refining DLP, Insider Risk Management, and other security rules using cloud-native tools. Monitoring and ensuring high-quality service delivery from external SOC providers. Automating reporting on security performance and operational metrics. Partnering with technology teams to ensure adequate monitoring across cloud platforms, SaaS, and internal systems. Documenting security processes, tool configurations, and contributing to service delivery documentation. Supporting colleagues with ISO 27001 compliance and KQL-related tasks. What we are looking for: Previously worked as an SOC Analyst, Threat Detection Engineer or in a similar role. Must have strong expertise in KQL. Hands-on experience with Microsoft Sentinel and Defender (Endpoint, Office 365). Familiarity with Microsoft Entra ID, including Identity Governance. Experience with Microsoft Purview, particularly DLP and data protection tools. Exposure to cloud-native logging in Azure and Kubernetes environments. Understanding of "detection as code" or "everything as code" approaches, including CI/CD pipelines. Experience working with or alongside MSP SOC teams. Awareness of Agile methodologies and ways of working. Knowledge of attacker TTPs, threat modelling, and cyber security frameworks. Understanding of statistics, data science, or AI/ML as applied to security. Awareness of ISO 27001 standards. Relevant cyber security certifications (e.g., MS-500, AZ-500, SC-200, SC-300, SC-400, Security+, GSOC, CCSK). This is a rare chance to contribute to meaningful cyber security work in a role where your expertise will directly influence how threats are detected and mitigated at scale. Relevant job titles: Threat Detection Engineer, Cyber Threat Engineer, Detection & Response Engineer, Security Detection Engineer Important Information: We endeavour to process your personal data in a fair and transparent manner. In applying for this role, Additional Resources will be acting in your best interest and may contact you in relation to the role, either by email, phone, or text message. For more information see our Privacy Policy on our website. It is important you are aware of your individual rights and the provisions the company has put in place to protect your data. If you would like further information on the policy or GDPR please contact us. Additional Resources Ltd is an Employment Business and an Employment Agency as defined within The Conduct of Employment Agencies & Employment Businesses Regulations 2003.
Detection & Response Analyst (SOC / Security Engineering Pathway) Portsmouth (Hybrid) Why this role is different Most SOC roles are alert-heavy and repetitive. This isn't one of them. You'll be joining a team that's actively moving beyond traditional SOC work-focusing on threat detection, automation, and security engineering , not just ticket handling. If you're looking to step up from SOC OR move closer to engineering / threat hunting , this is a genuine pathway role. What you'll be doing Investigating and responding to security incidents across enterprise environments Building and improving SIEM detection rules / use cases Working with security tooling (EDR, SIEM, cloud security platforms) Supporting threat hunting and proactive detection activities Collaborating with engineering teams to improve automation and response Contributing to continuous improvement of security operations What we're looking for We're open to people from a range of backgrounds, including SOC, SecOps, or infrastructure with security exposure. You might have: Experience in a SOC, SecOps, or similar security-focused role Exposure to tools like SIEM (Splunk, Sentinel, QRadar, etc.) or EDR Understanding of common attack techniques (MITRE ATT&CK, incident response basics) An interest in detection engineering, automation, or threat hunting Not ticking every box? That's fine-we're hiring for potential as well as experience . Progression & development This role is designed as a stepping stone into more advanced security work , including: Threat Hunting Detection Engineering Security Engineering / Automation Incident Response You'll be supported with training, certifications, and hands-on exposure to modern tooling. Working setup Hybrid Flexible working environment Portsmouth office for collaboration when needed Why join? Clear progression beyond traditional SOC work Opportunity to work on modern security tooling and detection engineering Supportive team environment with real development focus Chance to build skills that are highly in demand across cyber security
01/04/2026
Full time
Detection & Response Analyst (SOC / Security Engineering Pathway) Portsmouth (Hybrid) Why this role is different Most SOC roles are alert-heavy and repetitive. This isn't one of them. You'll be joining a team that's actively moving beyond traditional SOC work-focusing on threat detection, automation, and security engineering , not just ticket handling. If you're looking to step up from SOC OR move closer to engineering / threat hunting , this is a genuine pathway role. What you'll be doing Investigating and responding to security incidents across enterprise environments Building and improving SIEM detection rules / use cases Working with security tooling (EDR, SIEM, cloud security platforms) Supporting threat hunting and proactive detection activities Collaborating with engineering teams to improve automation and response Contributing to continuous improvement of security operations What we're looking for We're open to people from a range of backgrounds, including SOC, SecOps, or infrastructure with security exposure. You might have: Experience in a SOC, SecOps, or similar security-focused role Exposure to tools like SIEM (Splunk, Sentinel, QRadar, etc.) or EDR Understanding of common attack techniques (MITRE ATT&CK, incident response basics) An interest in detection engineering, automation, or threat hunting Not ticking every box? That's fine-we're hiring for potential as well as experience . Progression & development This role is designed as a stepping stone into more advanced security work , including: Threat Hunting Detection Engineering Security Engineering / Automation Incident Response You'll be supported with training, certifications, and hands-on exposure to modern tooling. Working setup Hybrid Flexible working environment Portsmouth office for collaboration when needed Why join? Clear progression beyond traditional SOC work Opportunity to work on modern security tooling and detection engineering Supportive team environment with real development focus Chance to build skills that are highly in demand across cyber security
Senior Security EngineerLondon (2x a week)Permanent About the Role We are exclusively partnered with a leading UK retail organisation that is currently undergoing a significant digital transformation. We are seeking a technical and hands-on Senior Security Engineer to design, implement, and operate robust security controls across a complex hybrid environment.In this role, you will bridge the gap between strategy and execution, serving as a technical authority for cloud platforms, identity systems, and endpoint security. You will collaborate closely with Network, Infrastructure, and Application teams to ensure that "secure-by-design" solutions are woven into the fabric of the entire ecosystem. Key Responsibilities Hybrid Architecture & Governance: Design and implement security controls across Azure, on-prem servers, and SaaS applications while maintaining hardening standards based on CIS and NIST benchmarks. Identity & Access Security: Define standards for Entra ID and Active Directory, overseeing requirements for Conditional Access, MFA, SSO, and PIM. Threat Detection & Incident Response: Own and operate the SIEM/SOAR stack, including Microsoft Sentinel and Defender XDR, to develop detection rules and support forensic investigations. Infrastructure Hardening: Enforce secure baselines across virtualized environments (VMware/Hyper-V), Windows Servers, and Azure IaaS workloads. Data Protection: Manage the certificate lifecycle (PKI/AD CS) and implement data classification and DLP strategies using Microsoft Purview. Cloud Security Posture: Manage Azure Landing Zone security and connectivity, collaborating with Network Engineering to validate secure firewall and VPN configurations. Compliance & Risk: Support audit readiness for ISO 27001, PCI DSS, and Cyber Essentials Plus, ensuring all remediation progress is tracked and documented. Essential Skills & Experience: Experience: 5-10 years in cloud or infrastructure security roles. Azure Expertise: Deep experience with Defender for Cloud, Sentinel, and Azure security configurations. Identity Mastery: Strong knowledge of Microsoft Entra ID, AD DS, RBAC, and hybrid identity security. Technical Proficiency: Hands-on experience with EDR (MDE), CSPM tools, and vulnerability management platforms. Security Principles: Practical understanding of Zero Trust architecture and secure-by-design methodologies. Compliance Knowledge: Familiarity with PCI DSS, NIST, and ISO 27001 frameworks. Desirable Skills: Awareness of AWS security fundamentals (Guard Duty, KMS, IAM Identity Center). Experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) security (Terraform, Bicep) and DevSecOps practices. Scripting for automation using PowerShell or Python. Qualifications & Soft Skills Education: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or equivalent experience. Certifications: Preferred certifications include AZ-500, SC-300, SC-100, or CISSP/CCSP. Attributes: An analytical mindset with the ability to remain composed under pressure during security incidents. Collaboration: Excellent communication skills to engage with diverse stakeholders across the technology organization. Eligo Recruitment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. Eligo is proud to be an equal opportunity employer dedicated to fostering diversity and creating an inclusive and equitable environment for employees and applicants. We actively celebrate and embrace differences, including but not limited to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, and disability. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds and experiences and all will be considered for employment without discrimination. At Eligo Recruitment diversity, equity and inclusion is integral to achieving our mission to ensure every workplace reflects the richness of human diversity.
01/04/2026
Full time
Senior Security EngineerLondon (2x a week)Permanent About the Role We are exclusively partnered with a leading UK retail organisation that is currently undergoing a significant digital transformation. We are seeking a technical and hands-on Senior Security Engineer to design, implement, and operate robust security controls across a complex hybrid environment.In this role, you will bridge the gap between strategy and execution, serving as a technical authority for cloud platforms, identity systems, and endpoint security. You will collaborate closely with Network, Infrastructure, and Application teams to ensure that "secure-by-design" solutions are woven into the fabric of the entire ecosystem. Key Responsibilities Hybrid Architecture & Governance: Design and implement security controls across Azure, on-prem servers, and SaaS applications while maintaining hardening standards based on CIS and NIST benchmarks. Identity & Access Security: Define standards for Entra ID and Active Directory, overseeing requirements for Conditional Access, MFA, SSO, and PIM. Threat Detection & Incident Response: Own and operate the SIEM/SOAR stack, including Microsoft Sentinel and Defender XDR, to develop detection rules and support forensic investigations. Infrastructure Hardening: Enforce secure baselines across virtualized environments (VMware/Hyper-V), Windows Servers, and Azure IaaS workloads. Data Protection: Manage the certificate lifecycle (PKI/AD CS) and implement data classification and DLP strategies using Microsoft Purview. Cloud Security Posture: Manage Azure Landing Zone security and connectivity, collaborating with Network Engineering to validate secure firewall and VPN configurations. Compliance & Risk: Support audit readiness for ISO 27001, PCI DSS, and Cyber Essentials Plus, ensuring all remediation progress is tracked and documented. Essential Skills & Experience: Experience: 5-10 years in cloud or infrastructure security roles. Azure Expertise: Deep experience with Defender for Cloud, Sentinel, and Azure security configurations. Identity Mastery: Strong knowledge of Microsoft Entra ID, AD DS, RBAC, and hybrid identity security. Technical Proficiency: Hands-on experience with EDR (MDE), CSPM tools, and vulnerability management platforms. Security Principles: Practical understanding of Zero Trust architecture and secure-by-design methodologies. Compliance Knowledge: Familiarity with PCI DSS, NIST, and ISO 27001 frameworks. Desirable Skills: Awareness of AWS security fundamentals (Guard Duty, KMS, IAM Identity Center). Experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) security (Terraform, Bicep) and DevSecOps practices. Scripting for automation using PowerShell or Python. Qualifications & Soft Skills Education: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or equivalent experience. Certifications: Preferred certifications include AZ-500, SC-300, SC-100, or CISSP/CCSP. Attributes: An analytical mindset with the ability to remain composed under pressure during security incidents. Collaboration: Excellent communication skills to engage with diverse stakeholders across the technology organization. Eligo Recruitment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. Eligo is proud to be an equal opportunity employer dedicated to fostering diversity and creating an inclusive and equitable environment for employees and applicants. We actively celebrate and embrace differences, including but not limited to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, and disability. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds and experiences and all will be considered for employment without discrimination. At Eligo Recruitment diversity, equity and inclusion is integral to achieving our mission to ensure every workplace reflects the richness of human diversity.
SecOps Engineer - Central London Up to 75,000 PA Well-established and highly profitable construction engineering business is seeking an experienced SecOps Engineer to join them on a permanent basis. This is a critical leadership role within an organisation undergoing significant digital transformation, with ambitious growth and acquisition plans driving demand for scalable, standardised and efficient business applications. This role is ideal for a proactive security professional with strong technical expertise across application, network and infrastructure security. You will play a key part in implementing security controls, mitigating risk and contributing to the continuous improvement of the company's overall security posture. Responsibilities: Monitor security tools including SIEM (QRadar) and respond to threat detection alerts Triage, analyse and prioritise security (via ServiceNow) Investigate root causes of security issues and design effective remediation solutions Oversee Patch Management Conduct vulnerability scans with Qualys, analyse results and prioritise remediation Document SecOps processes and create knowledge base articles in line with best practices Automate security tasks and toolchains using scripting (PowerShell, Batch, etc.) Collaborate with external SOC teams Prepare post-incident reports and root cause analyses Manage end-user device (EUD) security via MS Intune, Sophos and NinjaOne Schedule and assess vulnerability scans on critical infrastructure Maintain patching compliance for OS, Microsoft Office and third-party applications Support infrastructure teams to deploy systems, enhance security policies and manage security-driven changes Produce weekly security operations reports Manage Cisco Umbrella web filtering and SSL inspection policies Requirements: Previous hands-on experience in SecOps or Incident Response Recognised Security certifications such as Security+, CEH, or Microsoft security certifications Strong knowledge of Microsoft Windows OS security and hardening Working PowerShell scripting ability for automation tasks Solid understanding of cloud-native security across M365, Azure and AWS Experience with enterprise IT infrastructure Any experience with the following will be highly favoured: Strong experience with Qualys Exposure to Varonis Network security knowledge or relevant certifications (TCP/IP, VPNs, routing, segmentation) Experience working with ServiceNow Initially 4 days per week onsite, dropping to 3 once passed probation (this is not negotiable).
31/03/2026
Full time
SecOps Engineer - Central London Up to 75,000 PA Well-established and highly profitable construction engineering business is seeking an experienced SecOps Engineer to join them on a permanent basis. This is a critical leadership role within an organisation undergoing significant digital transformation, with ambitious growth and acquisition plans driving demand for scalable, standardised and efficient business applications. This role is ideal for a proactive security professional with strong technical expertise across application, network and infrastructure security. You will play a key part in implementing security controls, mitigating risk and contributing to the continuous improvement of the company's overall security posture. Responsibilities: Monitor security tools including SIEM (QRadar) and respond to threat detection alerts Triage, analyse and prioritise security (via ServiceNow) Investigate root causes of security issues and design effective remediation solutions Oversee Patch Management Conduct vulnerability scans with Qualys, analyse results and prioritise remediation Document SecOps processes and create knowledge base articles in line with best practices Automate security tasks and toolchains using scripting (PowerShell, Batch, etc.) Collaborate with external SOC teams Prepare post-incident reports and root cause analyses Manage end-user device (EUD) security via MS Intune, Sophos and NinjaOne Schedule and assess vulnerability scans on critical infrastructure Maintain patching compliance for OS, Microsoft Office and third-party applications Support infrastructure teams to deploy systems, enhance security policies and manage security-driven changes Produce weekly security operations reports Manage Cisco Umbrella web filtering and SSL inspection policies Requirements: Previous hands-on experience in SecOps or Incident Response Recognised Security certifications such as Security+, CEH, or Microsoft security certifications Strong knowledge of Microsoft Windows OS security and hardening Working PowerShell scripting ability for automation tasks Solid understanding of cloud-native security across M365, Azure and AWS Experience with enterprise IT infrastructure Any experience with the following will be highly favoured: Strong experience with Qualys Exposure to Varonis Network security knowledge or relevant certifications (TCP/IP, VPNs, routing, segmentation) Experience working with ServiceNow Initially 4 days per week onsite, dropping to 3 once passed probation (this is not negotiable).
Senior Site Reliability Engineer (SRE) Remote 12-month contract (high chance of extension) Job Description Join a global pioneer in the video game industry and own the reliability of high-traffic, revenue-critical platforms used by millions worldwide. As a Senior SRE, you'll shape the architecture, improve platform-wide resiliency, and ensure services stay performant, scalable, and secure. This isn't just about maintaining a single system, you'll influence reliability across multiple services, driving improvements that touch the entire ecosystem. Key Responsibilities Lead incident response and troubleshooting for production systems, resolving high-severity issues and driving post-incident improvements. Influence architecture to improve platform-wide reliability, resiliency, and operational efficiency, ensuring services remain available under heavy load. Drive containerisation best practices and manage Kubernetes-based workloads at scale. Build and maintain event-driven architectures that scale globally while ensuring fault-tolerance and high availability. Automate infrastructure provisioning, deployment, and monitoring using Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, CloudFormation, Ansible, CDK). Collaborate with engineering, product, and security teams to define SLOs, SLIs, and error budgets across services. Provide mentorship, advocate SRE best practices, and ensure teams are empowered to deliver resilient, reliable systems. Experience / Must-Have Skills Extensive experience in AWS and AWS-managed services (EC2, Lambda, S3, VPC, CloudWatch, CloudTrail, IAM, EKS, Service Catalog, multi-account environments). Strong Kubernetes / container orchestration experience, including EKS, OpenShift, Docker, and service mesh. Deep understanding of networking fundamentals: DNS, VPCs, routing, load balancing, TCP/IP, firewall policies. Proven track record in incident response and troubleshooting at scale. Hands-on experience with infrastructure automation and CI/CD pipelines. Experience designing event-driven architectures and resilient systems. High level of autonomy, able to influence platform-wide decisions and architect for reliability across services. Ability and desire to mentor junior staff Bonus: experience in gaming, interactive entertainment, or other high-traffic, global-scale platforms. If you are interested in this role, please feel free to submit your CV.
31/03/2026
Contractor
Senior Site Reliability Engineer (SRE) Remote 12-month contract (high chance of extension) Job Description Join a global pioneer in the video game industry and own the reliability of high-traffic, revenue-critical platforms used by millions worldwide. As a Senior SRE, you'll shape the architecture, improve platform-wide resiliency, and ensure services stay performant, scalable, and secure. This isn't just about maintaining a single system, you'll influence reliability across multiple services, driving improvements that touch the entire ecosystem. Key Responsibilities Lead incident response and troubleshooting for production systems, resolving high-severity issues and driving post-incident improvements. Influence architecture to improve platform-wide reliability, resiliency, and operational efficiency, ensuring services remain available under heavy load. Drive containerisation best practices and manage Kubernetes-based workloads at scale. Build and maintain event-driven architectures that scale globally while ensuring fault-tolerance and high availability. Automate infrastructure provisioning, deployment, and monitoring using Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, CloudFormation, Ansible, CDK). Collaborate with engineering, product, and security teams to define SLOs, SLIs, and error budgets across services. Provide mentorship, advocate SRE best practices, and ensure teams are empowered to deliver resilient, reliable systems. Experience / Must-Have Skills Extensive experience in AWS and AWS-managed services (EC2, Lambda, S3, VPC, CloudWatch, CloudTrail, IAM, EKS, Service Catalog, multi-account environments). Strong Kubernetes / container orchestration experience, including EKS, OpenShift, Docker, and service mesh. Deep understanding of networking fundamentals: DNS, VPCs, routing, load balancing, TCP/IP, firewall policies. Proven track record in incident response and troubleshooting at scale. Hands-on experience with infrastructure automation and CI/CD pipelines. Experience designing event-driven architectures and resilient systems. High level of autonomy, able to influence platform-wide decisions and architect for reliability across services. Ability and desire to mentor junior staff Bonus: experience in gaming, interactive entertainment, or other high-traffic, global-scale platforms. If you are interested in this role, please feel free to submit your CV.
I am currently partnering with a leading independent consultancy that uses powerful analytics and human expertise to shape a more positive future. They are looking for an Infrastructure Security Engineer to join their team in a role that sits at the intersection of traditional security operations and the future of AI and automation. Job Title: Infrastructure Security Engineer Location: London (Hybrid 2 Days On-Site) Salary: Up to 62,000 Job Type: Permanent Start: ASAP Key Responsibilities Infrastructure Security: Securing infrastructure across multiple physical offices and various Cloud subscriptions using a balanced-risk approach. Control Design: Designing and implementing technical information security controls and countermeasures aligned with specific risks. SOC Collaboration: Working with an outsourced Security Operations Centre (SOC) to maintain effective threat detection and response. Tooling & Incident Response: Administering technical security tooling (such as Defender for Cloud, Defender for Endpoint, and Nessus) and conducting security incident investigations. Automation: Automating manual or repetitive tasks to improve the end-to-end efficiency of security measures Skills & Experience Required Security Standards: Knowledge of key frameworks including ISO 27001, NIST, and CIS. Cloud & DevOps: Experience securing infrastructure within a DevOps organization, specifically within Microsoft Azure. Technical Breadth: Demonstrable experience with IP-based networks, WAN technologies, Windows/Linux environments, and virtual server technologies. Modern Solutions: First-hand experience with SIEM solutions, SOAR workflows, and EDR technologies like Microsoft Defender.
31/03/2026
Full time
I am currently partnering with a leading independent consultancy that uses powerful analytics and human expertise to shape a more positive future. They are looking for an Infrastructure Security Engineer to join their team in a role that sits at the intersection of traditional security operations and the future of AI and automation. Job Title: Infrastructure Security Engineer Location: London (Hybrid 2 Days On-Site) Salary: Up to 62,000 Job Type: Permanent Start: ASAP Key Responsibilities Infrastructure Security: Securing infrastructure across multiple physical offices and various Cloud subscriptions using a balanced-risk approach. Control Design: Designing and implementing technical information security controls and countermeasures aligned with specific risks. SOC Collaboration: Working with an outsourced Security Operations Centre (SOC) to maintain effective threat detection and response. Tooling & Incident Response: Administering technical security tooling (such as Defender for Cloud, Defender for Endpoint, and Nessus) and conducting security incident investigations. Automation: Automating manual or repetitive tasks to improve the end-to-end efficiency of security measures Skills & Experience Required Security Standards: Knowledge of key frameworks including ISO 27001, NIST, and CIS. Cloud & DevOps: Experience securing infrastructure within a DevOps organization, specifically within Microsoft Azure. Technical Breadth: Demonstrable experience with IP-based networks, WAN technologies, Windows/Linux environments, and virtual server technologies. Modern Solutions: First-hand experience with SIEM solutions, SOAR workflows, and EDR technologies like Microsoft Defender.
DevOps Engineer Job Type: Full-time Location: Surrey Hybrid (2 days office) . Salary: £50k to £60k salary (Experience dependent) plus benefits. We are delighted and excited to offer this opportunity to join an award winning and rapidly expanding tech business in the telecommunication billing sector. Their growth is driven by a highly scalable cloud platform, strong engineering practices, and a focus on reliability. As their infrastructure and customer base continue to scale, this role is key to ensuring our systems remain secure, resilient, and efficient. About the Role We are seeking a Mid-Level DevOps Engineer with strong expertise in AWS, Linux, and Python, who is passionate about building and optimising CI/CD pipelines. You will work closely with development and operations teams to ensure smooth deployment processes, scalability, and reliability of our cloud-native applications. Key Responsibilities Design, implement, and maintain CI/CD pipelines for automated builds, testing, and deployments using tools like AWS CodePipeline. Support the development team by providing automation tools and creating CI/CD pipelines to streamline workflows. Manage and optimize AWS infrastructure (including ECS, EC2, S3, RDS, IAM, VPC ) . Administer and troubleshoot Linux- based systems and write shell scripts for automation. Develop automation scripts and tools using Python to streamline development operational tasks. Implement and manage alerts automation using Datadog or similar monitoring tools to ensure proactive incident response. Deploy and manage containerised applications using Docker and orchestrate environments. Monitor system performance, identify bottlenecks, and implement solutions for high availability and scalability. Collaborate with developers to integrate DevOps best practices into the software development lifecycle. Ensure security and compliance across cloud and on-prem environments. Key Skills & Qualifications 3 5 years of hands-on experience in a DevOps or cloud infrastructure role. Strong proficiency in AWS services and cloud architecture principles, including ECS and CodePipeline. Experience with Linux administration and shell scripting. Hands-on experience with Python for automation and tooling. Familiarity with Node.js environments and process management using PM2. Proven record in building and maintaining CI/CD pipelines (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab CI, GitHub Actions, AWS CodePipeline). Familiarity with Infrastructure as Code tools ( Terraform, CloudFormation ). Proficiency in Docker for containerization. Excellent problem-solving skills, proactivity, and ability to work independently in a collaborative environment. Desirable Skills & Qualifications Experience with monitoring tools ( Prometheus, Grafana, CloudWatch ). Understanding of networking concepts and security best practices. Exposure to Agile methodologies and DevOps culture. Experience with Ansible for configuration management.
27/03/2026
Full time
DevOps Engineer Job Type: Full-time Location: Surrey Hybrid (2 days office) . Salary: £50k to £60k salary (Experience dependent) plus benefits. We are delighted and excited to offer this opportunity to join an award winning and rapidly expanding tech business in the telecommunication billing sector. Their growth is driven by a highly scalable cloud platform, strong engineering practices, and a focus on reliability. As their infrastructure and customer base continue to scale, this role is key to ensuring our systems remain secure, resilient, and efficient. About the Role We are seeking a Mid-Level DevOps Engineer with strong expertise in AWS, Linux, and Python, who is passionate about building and optimising CI/CD pipelines. You will work closely with development and operations teams to ensure smooth deployment processes, scalability, and reliability of our cloud-native applications. Key Responsibilities Design, implement, and maintain CI/CD pipelines for automated builds, testing, and deployments using tools like AWS CodePipeline. Support the development team by providing automation tools and creating CI/CD pipelines to streamline workflows. Manage and optimize AWS infrastructure (including ECS, EC2, S3, RDS, IAM, VPC ) . Administer and troubleshoot Linux- based systems and write shell scripts for automation. Develop automation scripts and tools using Python to streamline development operational tasks. Implement and manage alerts automation using Datadog or similar monitoring tools to ensure proactive incident response. Deploy and manage containerised applications using Docker and orchestrate environments. Monitor system performance, identify bottlenecks, and implement solutions for high availability and scalability. Collaborate with developers to integrate DevOps best practices into the software development lifecycle. Ensure security and compliance across cloud and on-prem environments. Key Skills & Qualifications 3 5 years of hands-on experience in a DevOps or cloud infrastructure role. Strong proficiency in AWS services and cloud architecture principles, including ECS and CodePipeline. Experience with Linux administration and shell scripting. Hands-on experience with Python for automation and tooling. Familiarity with Node.js environments and process management using PM2. Proven record in building and maintaining CI/CD pipelines (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab CI, GitHub Actions, AWS CodePipeline). Familiarity with Infrastructure as Code tools ( Terraform, CloudFormation ). Proficiency in Docker for containerization. Excellent problem-solving skills, proactivity, and ability to work independently in a collaborative environment. Desirable Skills & Qualifications Experience with monitoring tools ( Prometheus, Grafana, CloudWatch ). Understanding of networking concepts and security best practices. Exposure to Agile methodologies and DevOps culture. Experience with Ansible for configuration management.
DevOps Engineer (Containerisation / Kubernetes) Sheffield (3 days per week onsite) Contract We re working with a leading financial services client to hire a DevOps Engineer with a strong focus on Containerisation and Kubernetes security. This role will play a key part in advancing secure container adoption across a large-scale enterprise environment. Key Responsibilities Support and enhance the container security programme, defining standards and best practices Provide hands-on expertise and guidance on Kubernetes and container security Integrate security tools into container lifecycles to identify risks early in development Conduct security assessments across container platforms, pipelines, and workloads Implement observability and monitoring to detect vulnerabilities and security risks Collaborate with engineering, security, and risk teams to strengthen DevSecOps practices Support incident response and SOC activities related to container environments Ensure compliance with industry security standards (e.g. NIST, CIS, PCI-DSS) Key Requirements Strong experience with Kubernetes and container platforms (essential) Hands-on experience across cloud environments (AWS, GCP, Azure) Proven background in DevOps / DevSecOps, including CI/CD pipeline integration Experience with automation tools (Terraform, CloudFormation, Helm) Knowledge of container security tooling (e.g. scanners, CNAPP) Programming experience (e.g. Python or Java) Solid understanding of security principles within containerised environments Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills This is an excellent opportunity to work at scale, driving secure container and Kubernetes practices within a complex, enterprise setting.
26/03/2026
Contractor
DevOps Engineer (Containerisation / Kubernetes) Sheffield (3 days per week onsite) Contract We re working with a leading financial services client to hire a DevOps Engineer with a strong focus on Containerisation and Kubernetes security. This role will play a key part in advancing secure container adoption across a large-scale enterprise environment. Key Responsibilities Support and enhance the container security programme, defining standards and best practices Provide hands-on expertise and guidance on Kubernetes and container security Integrate security tools into container lifecycles to identify risks early in development Conduct security assessments across container platforms, pipelines, and workloads Implement observability and monitoring to detect vulnerabilities and security risks Collaborate with engineering, security, and risk teams to strengthen DevSecOps practices Support incident response and SOC activities related to container environments Ensure compliance with industry security standards (e.g. NIST, CIS, PCI-DSS) Key Requirements Strong experience with Kubernetes and container platforms (essential) Hands-on experience across cloud environments (AWS, GCP, Azure) Proven background in DevOps / DevSecOps, including CI/CD pipeline integration Experience with automation tools (Terraform, CloudFormation, Helm) Knowledge of container security tooling (e.g. scanners, CNAPP) Programming experience (e.g. Python or Java) Solid understanding of security principles within containerised environments Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills This is an excellent opportunity to work at scale, driving secure container and Kubernetes practices within a complex, enterprise setting.
Principal Developer Team Lead
Salary: £51,400 - £68,800
Location: Cambridge/Hybrid
Contract: Permanent
This Principal Developer Team Lead position offers a pivotal opportunity to shape the technical future of a world-renowned academic organisation. You'll spearhead the migration of enterprise systems to cutting-edge cloud-native AWS architectures, while balancing hands-on technical leadership with people management responsibilities.
We are Cambridge University Press & Assessment, a world-leading academic publisher and assessment organisation and a proud part of the University of Cambridge.
About the role
We're seeking a hands-on Principal Developer Team Lead to drive the technical transformation of our Exam Technology Organisation as we migrate legacy enterprise applications to modern, cloud-native architectures on AWS.
You'll balance technical leadership with people management, leading a team of 4-8 developers while establishing the foundations for our future technology stack. Your initial focus will be on two strategic priorities:
Evolving our SRE function - Building the DevOps infrastructure, automation, and tooling that enables Site Reliability Engineering practices across development and operations teams
Advancing our AI development practice - Establishing standards, frameworks, and best practices for responsibly integrating AI capabilities into our education platforms.
What You'll Do
Technical Leadership
Lead migration of legacy applications to cloud-native AWS architectures
Build DevOps automation to support SRE practices
Establish AI/ML development standards and frameworks
Set observability, monitoring, and incident response standards
Promote best practices in web, event-driven, and cloud-native technologies
Provide technical expertise and oversee code reviews
People Leadership
Manage and mentor a team of 4–8 developers, providing coaching, development plan
Identifying training needs in AI/ML and SRE.
Support recruitment and foster a culture of continual improvement and wellbeing.
Delivery & Collaboration
Deliver software in agile squads
Collaborate with architects, SREs, product owners, and infrastructure teams
Liaise with stakeholders to identify education sector needs
Plan and estimate migrations and feature delivery
Coordinate with service management, security, and AWS experts
About you
Essential experience
Degree or equivalent
Proven technical team leadership
Skilled in two or more modern programming languages
Experience with AWS cloud and infrastructure
DevOps skills: automation, CI/CD, infrastructure-as-code
Understanding of SRE and observability
Experience in web-apps and modern frameworks
Strong communicator with technical and non-technical audiences
Technical Expertise
CI/CD pipelines, automation frameworks, and developer tooling
Observability tools, monitoring, logging, and alerting systems
Responsible AI practices and governance
Event-driven architecture and microservices patterns
Software design patterns and scalability best practices
Security principles in cloud environments
Leadership Qualities
Ability to set technical standards and provide thought leadership
Experience balancing people management with hands-on contribution
Strong mentoring and coaching skills
Collaborative approach that builds trust across teams
Passion for continuous learning in AI/ML and DevOps
Promotes inclusion and continuous improvement
You'll be instrumental in our digital transformation, establishing the foundations for reliable, innovative systems that serve millions of learners, teachers, and researchers worldwide. By evolving our SRE function and advancing our AI practice, you'll empower teams to deliver high-performance solutions while responsibly harnessing cutting-edge technologies.
If you would like to know more about this opportunity and what will make you successful, please see the full job description attached to the bottom of this vacancy on our careers site.
Rewards and benefits
We will support you to be at your best in work and to live well outside of it. In addition to competitive salaries, we offer a world-class, flexible rewards package , featuring family-friendly and planet-friendly benefits including:
28 days annual leave plus bank holidays
Private medical and Permanent Health Insurance
Discretionary annual bonus
Group personal pension scheme
Life assurance up to 4 x annual salary
Green travel schemes
We are a hybrid working organisation, and we offer a range of flexible working options from day one. We expect most hybrid-working colleagues to spend 40-60% of their time at their dedicated office or location. We will also consider other work arrangements if you wish to work more flexibly or require adjustments due to a disability.
Ready to pursue your potential? Apply now.
We review applications on an ongoing basis, with a closing date for all applications being 18 February 2026.
If you are shortlisted and progressed through the stages, you can expect:
A 40-minute screening call with the Hiring Manager.
First stage interview via MS Teams or in person. You will be provided with a brief to complete a role related task which will need to be returned by email in advance of your interview.
Please note that successful applicants will be subject to satisfactory background checks including DBS due to working in a regulated industry.
Cambridge University Press & Assessment is an approved UK employer for the sponsorship of eligible roles and applicants under the Skilled Worker visa route. Please refer to the gov.uk website for guidance to understand your own eligibility based on the role you are applying for.
Why join us
Joining us is your opportunity to pursue potential. You'll belong to a collaborative team that's exploring new and better ways to serve students, teachers and researchers across the globe – for the benefit of individuals, society and the world. Sharing our mission will inspire your own growth, development and progress, in an environment which embraces difference, change and aspiration.
Cambridge University Press & Assessment is committed to being a place where anyone can enjoy a successful career, where it's safe to speak up, and where we learn continuously to improve together. We welcome applications from all candidates, regardless of demographic characteristics (age, disability, educational attainment, ethnicity, gender, marital status, neurodiversity, religion, sex, gender identity and sexual identity), cultural, or social class/background.
We believe better outcomes come through diversity of thought, background and approach. We welcome applications from people from all backgrounds and communities, actively seeking to employ people from a wide range of different communities.
04/02/2026
Full time
Principal Developer Team Lead
Salary: £51,400 - £68,800
Location: Cambridge/Hybrid
Contract: Permanent
This Principal Developer Team Lead position offers a pivotal opportunity to shape the technical future of a world-renowned academic organisation. You'll spearhead the migration of enterprise systems to cutting-edge cloud-native AWS architectures, while balancing hands-on technical leadership with people management responsibilities.
We are Cambridge University Press & Assessment, a world-leading academic publisher and assessment organisation and a proud part of the University of Cambridge.
About the role
We're seeking a hands-on Principal Developer Team Lead to drive the technical transformation of our Exam Technology Organisation as we migrate legacy enterprise applications to modern, cloud-native architectures on AWS.
You'll balance technical leadership with people management, leading a team of 4-8 developers while establishing the foundations for our future technology stack. Your initial focus will be on two strategic priorities:
Evolving our SRE function - Building the DevOps infrastructure, automation, and tooling that enables Site Reliability Engineering practices across development and operations teams
Advancing our AI development practice - Establishing standards, frameworks, and best practices for responsibly integrating AI capabilities into our education platforms.
What You'll Do
Technical Leadership
Lead migration of legacy applications to cloud-native AWS architectures
Build DevOps automation to support SRE practices
Establish AI/ML development standards and frameworks
Set observability, monitoring, and incident response standards
Promote best practices in web, event-driven, and cloud-native technologies
Provide technical expertise and oversee code reviews
People Leadership
Manage and mentor a team of 4–8 developers, providing coaching, development plan
Identifying training needs in AI/ML and SRE.
Support recruitment and foster a culture of continual improvement and wellbeing.
Delivery & Collaboration
Deliver software in agile squads
Collaborate with architects, SREs, product owners, and infrastructure teams
Liaise with stakeholders to identify education sector needs
Plan and estimate migrations and feature delivery
Coordinate with service management, security, and AWS experts
About you
Essential experience
Degree or equivalent
Proven technical team leadership
Skilled in two or more modern programming languages
Experience with AWS cloud and infrastructure
DevOps skills: automation, CI/CD, infrastructure-as-code
Understanding of SRE and observability
Experience in web-apps and modern frameworks
Strong communicator with technical and non-technical audiences
Technical Expertise
CI/CD pipelines, automation frameworks, and developer tooling
Observability tools, monitoring, logging, and alerting systems
Responsible AI practices and governance
Event-driven architecture and microservices patterns
Software design patterns and scalability best practices
Security principles in cloud environments
Leadership Qualities
Ability to set technical standards and provide thought leadership
Experience balancing people management with hands-on contribution
Strong mentoring and coaching skills
Collaborative approach that builds trust across teams
Passion for continuous learning in AI/ML and DevOps
Promotes inclusion and continuous improvement
You'll be instrumental in our digital transformation, establishing the foundations for reliable, innovative systems that serve millions of learners, teachers, and researchers worldwide. By evolving our SRE function and advancing our AI practice, you'll empower teams to deliver high-performance solutions while responsibly harnessing cutting-edge technologies.
If you would like to know more about this opportunity and what will make you successful, please see the full job description attached to the bottom of this vacancy on our careers site.
Rewards and benefits
We will support you to be at your best in work and to live well outside of it. In addition to competitive salaries, we offer a world-class, flexible rewards package , featuring family-friendly and planet-friendly benefits including:
28 days annual leave plus bank holidays
Private medical and Permanent Health Insurance
Discretionary annual bonus
Group personal pension scheme
Life assurance up to 4 x annual salary
Green travel schemes
We are a hybrid working organisation, and we offer a range of flexible working options from day one. We expect most hybrid-working colleagues to spend 40-60% of their time at their dedicated office or location. We will also consider other work arrangements if you wish to work more flexibly or require adjustments due to a disability.
Ready to pursue your potential? Apply now.
We review applications on an ongoing basis, with a closing date for all applications being 18 February 2026.
If you are shortlisted and progressed through the stages, you can expect:
A 40-minute screening call with the Hiring Manager.
First stage interview via MS Teams or in person. You will be provided with a brief to complete a role related task which will need to be returned by email in advance of your interview.
Please note that successful applicants will be subject to satisfactory background checks including DBS due to working in a regulated industry.
Cambridge University Press & Assessment is an approved UK employer for the sponsorship of eligible roles and applicants under the Skilled Worker visa route. Please refer to the gov.uk website for guidance to understand your own eligibility based on the role you are applying for.
Why join us
Joining us is your opportunity to pursue potential. You'll belong to a collaborative team that's exploring new and better ways to serve students, teachers and researchers across the globe – for the benefit of individuals, society and the world. Sharing our mission will inspire your own growth, development and progress, in an environment which embraces difference, change and aspiration.
Cambridge University Press & Assessment is committed to being a place where anyone can enjoy a successful career, where it's safe to speak up, and where we learn continuously to improve together. We welcome applications from all candidates, regardless of demographic characteristics (age, disability, educational attainment, ethnicity, gender, marital status, neurodiversity, religion, sex, gender identity and sexual identity), cultural, or social class/background.
We believe better outcomes come through diversity of thought, background and approach. We welcome applications from people from all backgrounds and communities, actively seeking to employ people from a wide range of different communities.
Position Summary
We're seeking an Associate Director, IT Infrastructure to lead and transform our scientific computing environment in support of our cutting-edge gene therapy research. This senior leadership position will drive the strategy and execution of research computing initiatives, working in close partnership with our Bioinformatics, AI/ML, and Global IT Infrastructure teams. The role focuses specifically on advancing our scientific computing capabilities through operational excellence, while ensuring our research teams can maximize the value of our high-performance computing investments.
As a key member of the technology leadership team, this position will be responsible for the day-to-day operations and strategic evolution of our research computing environment. The successful candidate will combine deep technical expertise in scientific computing with strong business acumen to deliver innovative solutions that accelerate our research mission. While Global IT Infrastructure maintains our enterprise technology foundation, this role focuses exclusively on the specialized computing needs of our scientific teams, including high-performance computing, GPU-accelerated workflows, and research data management.
Job Responsibilities
Serve as the primary local IT Infrastructure contact for Edinburgh's Bioinformatics and AI/ML teams
Manage and optimize scientific computing infrastructure, including GPU clusters, high-performance storage systems, and virtualized environments
Collaborate with global IT teams to ensure infrastructure alignment with scientific computing needs
Lead technical planning and implementation of infrastructure improvements
Provide technical guidance on architecture decisions affecting scientific workflows
Manage and optimize WEKA storage systems and VSphere virtual environments
Support Linux-based scientific computing environments, leveraging managed services as appropriate
Implement and maintain monitoring solutions for complex computing environments
Participate in capacity planning and performance optimization initiatives
Drive infrastructure automation and continuous improvement
Manage relationships with vendors and technical partners
Vendor & Contract Management:
Manage third-party Linux support contract and contractor relationships
Define and monitor service level agreements
Ensure contractor compliance with company security policies
Review and approve contractor work
Manage vendor performance and escalations
Security & Compliance:
Act as primary point of contact for parent company security audits
Develop and maintain security compliance documentation
Coordinate and respond to penetration testing activities
Implement security recommendations and remediation plans
Ensure infrastructure meets corporate security standards
Participate in security incident response planning
Business Continuity:
Lead disaster recovery planning for scientific computing infrastructure
Coordinate and execute DR testing
Maintain DR documentation and procedures
Develop and maintain business continuity plans
Ensure RPO/RTO objectives are met
Financial Planning & Technical Debt:
Develop long-term capital planning for infrastructure
Manage infrastructure budget and forecasting for AskBio European locations
Identify and track technical debt
Create remediation plans for technical debt
Provide cost-benefit analysis for infrastructure investments
Manage infrastructure lifecycle planning
Develop business cases for infrastructure improvements
Key Competencies:
Technical:
Infrastructure architecture and design
Performance optimization
Problem-solving and troubleshooting
Security best practices
Technical documentation
Business & Management:
Contract negotiation and management
Budget planning and control
Risk management
Audit response and compliance
Strategic planning
Vendor management
Cost-benefit analysis
Interpersonal:
Strong communication skills
Stakeholder management
Team collaboration
Conflict resolution
Customer service orientation
Ability to bridge technical and scientific domains
Leadership:
Technical leadership
Project management
Mentoring and knowledge transfer
Change management
Strategic thinking
Impact Metrics: Success in this role will be measured by:
Infrastructure stability and performance improvements
Stakeholder satisfaction levels
Project delivery effectiveness
Technical problem resolution metrics
Team collaboration effectiveness
Innovation and process improvements
Note: This position requires occasional travel to other company locations and may require some out-of-hours support during critical maintenance windows or emergencies.
This role represents a critical position in our organization, bridging technical expertise with scientific computing needs while fostering strong working relationships between global teams.
Minimum Requirements
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field
8+ years of experience in infrastructure engineering roles
Experience with high-performance computing environments
Proven experience supporting GPU-accelerated computing environments
Strong understanding of storage systems and networking
Experience with infrastructure monitoring and optimization tools
Demonstrated ability to work with scientific computing workflows
Experience managing vendor relationships and contracts
Knowledge of IT security and compliance requirements
Experience with disaster recovery planning and testing
Understanding of IT financial planning and budgeting
Experience with audit responses and compliance documentation
Strong experience with Linux administration and engineering
Extensive knowledge of virtualization technologies, particularly VSphere
Preferred Education, Experience and Skills
Experience with WEKA storage systems
Knowledge of AI/ML infrastructure requirements
Experience supporting bioinformatics workflows
Familiarity with container technologies (Docker, Kubernetes)
Experience with infrastructure automation tools
Understanding of scientific computing software and frameworks
Previous experience in biotech or pharmaceutical industries
Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure)
ITIL certification
Security certifications (CISSP, CISM, or similar)
Experience with GxP compliance
Experience with pharmaceutical industry regulations
Previous experience managing technical debt in regulated environments
18/11/2025
Full time
Position Summary
We're seeking an Associate Director, IT Infrastructure to lead and transform our scientific computing environment in support of our cutting-edge gene therapy research. This senior leadership position will drive the strategy and execution of research computing initiatives, working in close partnership with our Bioinformatics, AI/ML, and Global IT Infrastructure teams. The role focuses specifically on advancing our scientific computing capabilities through operational excellence, while ensuring our research teams can maximize the value of our high-performance computing investments.
As a key member of the technology leadership team, this position will be responsible for the day-to-day operations and strategic evolution of our research computing environment. The successful candidate will combine deep technical expertise in scientific computing with strong business acumen to deliver innovative solutions that accelerate our research mission. While Global IT Infrastructure maintains our enterprise technology foundation, this role focuses exclusively on the specialized computing needs of our scientific teams, including high-performance computing, GPU-accelerated workflows, and research data management.
Job Responsibilities
Serve as the primary local IT Infrastructure contact for Edinburgh's Bioinformatics and AI/ML teams
Manage and optimize scientific computing infrastructure, including GPU clusters, high-performance storage systems, and virtualized environments
Collaborate with global IT teams to ensure infrastructure alignment with scientific computing needs
Lead technical planning and implementation of infrastructure improvements
Provide technical guidance on architecture decisions affecting scientific workflows
Manage and optimize WEKA storage systems and VSphere virtual environments
Support Linux-based scientific computing environments, leveraging managed services as appropriate
Implement and maintain monitoring solutions for complex computing environments
Participate in capacity planning and performance optimization initiatives
Drive infrastructure automation and continuous improvement
Manage relationships with vendors and technical partners
Vendor & Contract Management:
Manage third-party Linux support contract and contractor relationships
Define and monitor service level agreements
Ensure contractor compliance with company security policies
Review and approve contractor work
Manage vendor performance and escalations
Security & Compliance:
Act as primary point of contact for parent company security audits
Develop and maintain security compliance documentation
Coordinate and respond to penetration testing activities
Implement security recommendations and remediation plans
Ensure infrastructure meets corporate security standards
Participate in security incident response planning
Business Continuity:
Lead disaster recovery planning for scientific computing infrastructure
Coordinate and execute DR testing
Maintain DR documentation and procedures
Develop and maintain business continuity plans
Ensure RPO/RTO objectives are met
Financial Planning & Technical Debt:
Develop long-term capital planning for infrastructure
Manage infrastructure budget and forecasting for AskBio European locations
Identify and track technical debt
Create remediation plans for technical debt
Provide cost-benefit analysis for infrastructure investments
Manage infrastructure lifecycle planning
Develop business cases for infrastructure improvements
Key Competencies:
Technical:
Infrastructure architecture and design
Performance optimization
Problem-solving and troubleshooting
Security best practices
Technical documentation
Business & Management:
Contract negotiation and management
Budget planning and control
Risk management
Audit response and compliance
Strategic planning
Vendor management
Cost-benefit analysis
Interpersonal:
Strong communication skills
Stakeholder management
Team collaboration
Conflict resolution
Customer service orientation
Ability to bridge technical and scientific domains
Leadership:
Technical leadership
Project management
Mentoring and knowledge transfer
Change management
Strategic thinking
Impact Metrics: Success in this role will be measured by:
Infrastructure stability and performance improvements
Stakeholder satisfaction levels
Project delivery effectiveness
Technical problem resolution metrics
Team collaboration effectiveness
Innovation and process improvements
Note: This position requires occasional travel to other company locations and may require some out-of-hours support during critical maintenance windows or emergencies.
This role represents a critical position in our organization, bridging technical expertise with scientific computing needs while fostering strong working relationships between global teams.
Minimum Requirements
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field
8+ years of experience in infrastructure engineering roles
Experience with high-performance computing environments
Proven experience supporting GPU-accelerated computing environments
Strong understanding of storage systems and networking
Experience with infrastructure monitoring and optimization tools
Demonstrated ability to work with scientific computing workflows
Experience managing vendor relationships and contracts
Knowledge of IT security and compliance requirements
Experience with disaster recovery planning and testing
Understanding of IT financial planning and budgeting
Experience with audit responses and compliance documentation
Strong experience with Linux administration and engineering
Extensive knowledge of virtualization technologies, particularly VSphere
Preferred Education, Experience and Skills
Experience with WEKA storage systems
Knowledge of AI/ML infrastructure requirements
Experience supporting bioinformatics workflows
Familiarity with container technologies (Docker, Kubernetes)
Experience with infrastructure automation tools
Understanding of scientific computing software and frameworks
Previous experience in biotech or pharmaceutical industries
Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure)
ITIL certification
Security certifications (CISSP, CISM, or similar)
Experience with GxP compliance
Experience with pharmaceutical industry regulations
Previous experience managing technical debt in regulated environments
The Bridge IT Recruitment
Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear
My client, a Global organisation based in Newcastle city centre are seeking an experienced Head of Security and Platform Engineering to start ASAP. This pivotal role takes the lead in delivering breakthrough improvements in reliability and performance across technology platforms, ensuring our systems consistently exceed expectations. As the leading force behind our cyber security agenda, you will champion a step change in modern security controls introducing cutting-edge measures that protect the business. You will lead four core technology towers, and inspire teams to set bold targets, measure progress, and celebrate success as we raise the bar for platform resilience, scalability, and security. Key Responsibilities: Strategic Leadership & Governance Define and drive the vision, strategy, and roadmaps for Platform towers, aligned with business objectives and risk appetite. Oversee integration and collaboration across the four core platform towers: Digital Workspace Services (DWS) Support and System Reliability Engineering (SSRE) Platform and Cloud Engineering (PaCE) Security & Network Operations (SNOPs) Establish and socialise the Cyber Security Strategy and Roadmap, ensuring alignment with enterprise resilience and regulatory requirements Cyber Security Leadership Shape the cyber security vision and build a corresponding technical roadmap which delivers a world class security controls across cloud infrastructure, networks, end points, identity & access management, application security, and threat detection. Collaborate closely with the SNOPs Lead to adapt the SNOPs roadmap priorities in line with shifts in industry, evolving threat landscape and regulatory requirements. Ensure effective 24/7 security operations (inc. security incident management) Collaborate closely with the Enterprise Resilience function (1st Line of Defence) to ensure integrated risk management and incident response. Promote stakeholder engagement and cross-functional collaboration to embed a culture of security awareness and ownership across the organisation. Operational Oversight Ensure high availability, performance, and security of all technology systems and infrastructure. Monitor and improve service levels, incident resolution times, and system reliability metrics. Lead cross-functional coordination for escalations, major incidents, and service continuity planning. Team Leadership & Development Provide leadership and direction to platform tower leads Foster a culture of continuous improvement, collaboration, and innovation across all teams. Support recruitment, onboarding, and capability development to meet evolving technology needs. Technology Platform Delivery Oversee the delivery and lifecycle management of: Microsoft 365 and collaboration platforms Cloud platforms (design, automation, cost optimisation) Network and security operations (compliance, threat management) Monitoring, observability, and backup/recovery systems Ensure alignment with architectural standards and regulatory requirements (e.g., DORA, Cyber Essentials Plus). Stakeholder Engagement Act as the escalation point for unresolved issues across platform towers. Collaborate with product teams, business units, and external vendors to ensure service excellence and alignment with user needs. Represent Technology in all relevant Information Security, Risk and project Committees, ensuring visibility and accountability for and robust management of cyber security risks. Represent Security and Platforms and in governance forums such as the Architectural Review Board (ARB). Essential Skills Proven leadership in managing cyber security and cross-functional technology teams in a complex, global environment. Deep understanding of IT infrastructure, cloud platforms (e.g., Azure), and enterprise collaboration tools (e.g., Microsoft 365). Strong grasp of ITIL-based service management, including incident, change, and problem management. Expertise in security and compliance frameworks, including DORA and Cyber Essentials Plus. Prior hands-on experience in delivering security solutions within enterprise environments Knowledge of disaster recovery, business continuity, and vulnerability management. Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and vendor negotiation skills. Qualifications Bachelor s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field (Master s preferred). ITIL Foundation certification (Intermediate or Expert level desirable). Relevant cloud certifications (e.g., Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect, AWS Certified Solutions Architect). Experience 10+ years in IT leadership roles, with at least 5 years managing platform or infrastructure services. Demonstrated success in leading digital transformation or cloud migration initiatives. Experience working in regulated environments with a strong focus on security and compliance The role is Hybrid working 3 office days a week in a central Newcastle location great for transport links by train, car or bus. Apply now for immediate consideration.
07/10/2025
Full time
My client, a Global organisation based in Newcastle city centre are seeking an experienced Head of Security and Platform Engineering to start ASAP. This pivotal role takes the lead in delivering breakthrough improvements in reliability and performance across technology platforms, ensuring our systems consistently exceed expectations. As the leading force behind our cyber security agenda, you will champion a step change in modern security controls introducing cutting-edge measures that protect the business. You will lead four core technology towers, and inspire teams to set bold targets, measure progress, and celebrate success as we raise the bar for platform resilience, scalability, and security. Key Responsibilities: Strategic Leadership & Governance Define and drive the vision, strategy, and roadmaps for Platform towers, aligned with business objectives and risk appetite. Oversee integration and collaboration across the four core platform towers: Digital Workspace Services (DWS) Support and System Reliability Engineering (SSRE) Platform and Cloud Engineering (PaCE) Security & Network Operations (SNOPs) Establish and socialise the Cyber Security Strategy and Roadmap, ensuring alignment with enterprise resilience and regulatory requirements Cyber Security Leadership Shape the cyber security vision and build a corresponding technical roadmap which delivers a world class security controls across cloud infrastructure, networks, end points, identity & access management, application security, and threat detection. Collaborate closely with the SNOPs Lead to adapt the SNOPs roadmap priorities in line with shifts in industry, evolving threat landscape and regulatory requirements. Ensure effective 24/7 security operations (inc. security incident management) Collaborate closely with the Enterprise Resilience function (1st Line of Defence) to ensure integrated risk management and incident response. Promote stakeholder engagement and cross-functional collaboration to embed a culture of security awareness and ownership across the organisation. Operational Oversight Ensure high availability, performance, and security of all technology systems and infrastructure. Monitor and improve service levels, incident resolution times, and system reliability metrics. Lead cross-functional coordination for escalations, major incidents, and service continuity planning. Team Leadership & Development Provide leadership and direction to platform tower leads Foster a culture of continuous improvement, collaboration, and innovation across all teams. Support recruitment, onboarding, and capability development to meet evolving technology needs. Technology Platform Delivery Oversee the delivery and lifecycle management of: Microsoft 365 and collaboration platforms Cloud platforms (design, automation, cost optimisation) Network and security operations (compliance, threat management) Monitoring, observability, and backup/recovery systems Ensure alignment with architectural standards and regulatory requirements (e.g., DORA, Cyber Essentials Plus). Stakeholder Engagement Act as the escalation point for unresolved issues across platform towers. Collaborate with product teams, business units, and external vendors to ensure service excellence and alignment with user needs. Represent Technology in all relevant Information Security, Risk and project Committees, ensuring visibility and accountability for and robust management of cyber security risks. Represent Security and Platforms and in governance forums such as the Architectural Review Board (ARB). Essential Skills Proven leadership in managing cyber security and cross-functional technology teams in a complex, global environment. Deep understanding of IT infrastructure, cloud platforms (e.g., Azure), and enterprise collaboration tools (e.g., Microsoft 365). Strong grasp of ITIL-based service management, including incident, change, and problem management. Expertise in security and compliance frameworks, including DORA and Cyber Essentials Plus. Prior hands-on experience in delivering security solutions within enterprise environments Knowledge of disaster recovery, business continuity, and vulnerability management. Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and vendor negotiation skills. Qualifications Bachelor s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field (Master s preferred). ITIL Foundation certification (Intermediate or Expert level desirable). Relevant cloud certifications (e.g., Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect, AWS Certified Solutions Architect). Experience 10+ years in IT leadership roles, with at least 5 years managing platform or infrastructure services. Demonstrated success in leading digital transformation or cloud migration initiatives. Experience working in regulated environments with a strong focus on security and compliance The role is Hybrid working 3 office days a week in a central Newcastle location great for transport links by train, car or bus. Apply now for immediate consideration.
Join us at Barclays as a Mainframe DB2 System Specialist, where you'll help build and maintain resilient infrastructure platforms supporting vital applications and data systems. Apply cutting-edge engineering and automation to ensure reliability, scalability, and security across our core technologies. To be successful as a Mainframe DB2 System Specialist, you should have experience with: Experienced in the installation, maintenance, and upgrade of the IBM DB2 product and of DB2 related products (DB2 CA, DB2 connect, Data Studio,etc). Excellent understanding of Mainframe operating system tools: - TSO, JCL, REXX,SQL etc. Several years practical experience working as a DB2 Systems Programmer. Strong understanding of system performance and monitoring techniques. Some other highly valued skills may include: Experience with Dev Ops tooling e.g. VS Code, Db2 Developer extensions etc. Experience with z/OSMF. Experience with Broadcom and IBM Db2 tools. Experience with Db2 internal and RACF Security. You may be assessed on the key critical skills relevant for success in role, such as risk and controls, change and transformation, business acumen strategic thinking and digital and technology, as well as job-specific technical skills. This role is based in Knutsford (preferred)/Glasgow. Purpose of the role To build and maintain infrastructure platforms and products that support applications and data systems, using hardware, software, networks, and cloud computing platforms as required with the aim of ensuring that the infrastructure is reliable, scalable, and secure. Ensure the reliability, availability, and scalability of the systems, platforms, and technology through the application of software engineering techniques, automation, and best practices in incident response. Accountabilities Build Engineering: Development, delivery, and maintenance of high-quality infrastructure solutions to fulfil business requirements ensuring measurable reliability, performance, availability, and ease of use. Including the identification of the appropriate technologies and solutions to meet business, optimisation, and resourcing requirements. Incident Management: Monitoring of IT infrastructure and system performance to measure, identify, address, and resolve any potential issues, vulnerabilities, or outages. Use of data to drive down mean time to resolution. Automation: Development and implementation of automated tasks and processes to improve efficiency and reduce manual intervention, utilising software scripting/coding disciplines. Security: Implementation of a secure configuration and measures to protect infrastructure against cyber-attacks, vulnerabilities, and other security threats, including protection of hardware, software, and data from unauthorised access. Teamwork: Cross-functional collaboration with product managers, architects, and other engineers to define IT Infrastructure requirements, devise solutions, and ensure seamless integration and alignment with business objectives via a data driven approach. Learning: Stay informed of industry technology trends and innovations, and actively contribute to the organization's technology communities to foster a culture of technical excellence and growth. Assistant Vice President Expectations To advise and influence decision making, contribute to policy development and take responsibility for operational effectiveness. Collaborate closely with other functions/ business divisions. Lead a team performing complex tasks, using well developed professional knowledge and skills to deliver on work that impacts the whole business function. Set objectives and coach employees in pursuit of those objectives, appraisal of performance relative to objectives and determination of reward outcomes If the position has leadership responsibilities, People Leaders are expected to demonstrate a clear set of leadership behaviours to create an environment for colleagues to thrive and deliver to a consistently excellent standard. The four LEAD behaviours are: L - Listen and be authentic, E - Energise and inspire, A - Align across the enterprise, D - Develop others. OR for an individual contributor, they will lead collaborative assignments and guide team members through structured assignments, identify the need for the inclusion of other areas of specialisation to complete assignments. They will identify new directions for assignments and/ or projects, identifying a combination of cross functional methodologies or practices to meet required outcomes. Consult on complex issues; providing advice to People Leaders to support the resolution of escalated issues. Identify ways to mitigate risk and developing new policies/procedures in support of the control and governance agenda. Take ownership for managing risk and strengthening controls in relation to the work done. Perform work that is closely related to that of other areas, which requires understanding of how areas coordinate and contribute to the achievement of the objectives of the organisation sub-function. Collaborate with other areas of work, for business aligned support areas to keep up to speed with business activity and the business strategy. Engage in complex analysis of data from multiple sources of information, internal and external sources such as procedures and practises (in other areas, teams, companies, etc).to solve problems creatively and effectively. Communicate complex information. 'Complex' information could include sensitive information or information that is difficult to communicate because of its content or its audience. Influence or convince stakeholders to achieve outcomes. All colleagues will be expected to demonstrate the Barclays Values of Respect, Integrity, Service, Excellence and Stewardship - our moral compass, helping us do what we believe is right. They will also be expected to demonstrate the Barclays Mindset - to Empower, Challenge and Drive - the operating manual for how we behave.
06/10/2025
Full time
Join us at Barclays as a Mainframe DB2 System Specialist, where you'll help build and maintain resilient infrastructure platforms supporting vital applications and data systems. Apply cutting-edge engineering and automation to ensure reliability, scalability, and security across our core technologies. To be successful as a Mainframe DB2 System Specialist, you should have experience with: Experienced in the installation, maintenance, and upgrade of the IBM DB2 product and of DB2 related products (DB2 CA, DB2 connect, Data Studio,etc). Excellent understanding of Mainframe operating system tools: - TSO, JCL, REXX,SQL etc. Several years practical experience working as a DB2 Systems Programmer. Strong understanding of system performance and monitoring techniques. Some other highly valued skills may include: Experience with Dev Ops tooling e.g. VS Code, Db2 Developer extensions etc. Experience with z/OSMF. Experience with Broadcom and IBM Db2 tools. Experience with Db2 internal and RACF Security. You may be assessed on the key critical skills relevant for success in role, such as risk and controls, change and transformation, business acumen strategic thinking and digital and technology, as well as job-specific technical skills. This role is based in Knutsford (preferred)/Glasgow. Purpose of the role To build and maintain infrastructure platforms and products that support applications and data systems, using hardware, software, networks, and cloud computing platforms as required with the aim of ensuring that the infrastructure is reliable, scalable, and secure. Ensure the reliability, availability, and scalability of the systems, platforms, and technology through the application of software engineering techniques, automation, and best practices in incident response. Accountabilities Build Engineering: Development, delivery, and maintenance of high-quality infrastructure solutions to fulfil business requirements ensuring measurable reliability, performance, availability, and ease of use. Including the identification of the appropriate technologies and solutions to meet business, optimisation, and resourcing requirements. Incident Management: Monitoring of IT infrastructure and system performance to measure, identify, address, and resolve any potential issues, vulnerabilities, or outages. Use of data to drive down mean time to resolution. Automation: Development and implementation of automated tasks and processes to improve efficiency and reduce manual intervention, utilising software scripting/coding disciplines. Security: Implementation of a secure configuration and measures to protect infrastructure against cyber-attacks, vulnerabilities, and other security threats, including protection of hardware, software, and data from unauthorised access. Teamwork: Cross-functional collaboration with product managers, architects, and other engineers to define IT Infrastructure requirements, devise solutions, and ensure seamless integration and alignment with business objectives via a data driven approach. Learning: Stay informed of industry technology trends and innovations, and actively contribute to the organization's technology communities to foster a culture of technical excellence and growth. Assistant Vice President Expectations To advise and influence decision making, contribute to policy development and take responsibility for operational effectiveness. Collaborate closely with other functions/ business divisions. Lead a team performing complex tasks, using well developed professional knowledge and skills to deliver on work that impacts the whole business function. Set objectives and coach employees in pursuit of those objectives, appraisal of performance relative to objectives and determination of reward outcomes If the position has leadership responsibilities, People Leaders are expected to demonstrate a clear set of leadership behaviours to create an environment for colleagues to thrive and deliver to a consistently excellent standard. The four LEAD behaviours are: L - Listen and be authentic, E - Energise and inspire, A - Align across the enterprise, D - Develop others. OR for an individual contributor, they will lead collaborative assignments and guide team members through structured assignments, identify the need for the inclusion of other areas of specialisation to complete assignments. They will identify new directions for assignments and/ or projects, identifying a combination of cross functional methodologies or practices to meet required outcomes. Consult on complex issues; providing advice to People Leaders to support the resolution of escalated issues. Identify ways to mitigate risk and developing new policies/procedures in support of the control and governance agenda. Take ownership for managing risk and strengthening controls in relation to the work done. Perform work that is closely related to that of other areas, which requires understanding of how areas coordinate and contribute to the achievement of the objectives of the organisation sub-function. Collaborate with other areas of work, for business aligned support areas to keep up to speed with business activity and the business strategy. Engage in complex analysis of data from multiple sources of information, internal and external sources such as procedures and practises (in other areas, teams, companies, etc).to solve problems creatively and effectively. Communicate complex information. 'Complex' information could include sensitive information or information that is difficult to communicate because of its content or its audience. Influence or convince stakeholders to achieve outcomes. All colleagues will be expected to demonstrate the Barclays Values of Respect, Integrity, Service, Excellence and Stewardship - our moral compass, helping us do what we believe is right. They will also be expected to demonstrate the Barclays Mindset - to Empower, Challenge and Drive - the operating manual for how we behave.
DV (Developed Vetting) Security Cleared Senior Azure/Cloud Engineer/Azure Devops is required by our government client based in Milton Keynes or London (commutable from Northampton, East Midlands, Bedford, Luton, North London). Hybrid working Working in a DV Security Cleared environment. You will hold a current DV clearance or be eligible to undertake. Rate: c.£500 - 600 (umbrella company) As the Senior Cloud/Azure Engineer leads the design, deployment, and optimisation of cloud infrastructure, enabling us to deliver secure, scalable, and innovative digital services globally. This role drives cloud adoption, automation, and continuous improvement in line with the organisations digital and AI transformation strategy. Responsibilities: Architect, implement, and manage cloud platforms (primarily Azure), ensuring compliance, security, and cost-effectiveness. Automate infrastructure provisioning and configuration using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools. Mentor junior engineers, contribute to DevOps practices, and support incident response and service improvement initiatives. Technical Skills Azure Tenant Ansible Containerisation (Docker/Podman) Powershell Python Linux Hypervisor (Proxmox) PKI zScaler DNS IP management GitHub CI/CD pipelines SmartSourcing are a Disability Confident Employer and we promote, celebrate and value diversity, we are committed to promoting equality and inclusion for all.
06/10/2025
Contractor
DV (Developed Vetting) Security Cleared Senior Azure/Cloud Engineer/Azure Devops is required by our government client based in Milton Keynes or London (commutable from Northampton, East Midlands, Bedford, Luton, North London). Hybrid working Working in a DV Security Cleared environment. You will hold a current DV clearance or be eligible to undertake. Rate: c.£500 - 600 (umbrella company) As the Senior Cloud/Azure Engineer leads the design, deployment, and optimisation of cloud infrastructure, enabling us to deliver secure, scalable, and innovative digital services globally. This role drives cloud adoption, automation, and continuous improvement in line with the organisations digital and AI transformation strategy. Responsibilities: Architect, implement, and manage cloud platforms (primarily Azure), ensuring compliance, security, and cost-effectiveness. Automate infrastructure provisioning and configuration using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools. Mentor junior engineers, contribute to DevOps practices, and support incident response and service improvement initiatives. Technical Skills Azure Tenant Ansible Containerisation (Docker/Podman) Powershell Python Linux Hypervisor (Proxmox) PKI zScaler DNS IP management GitHub CI/CD pipelines SmartSourcing are a Disability Confident Employer and we promote, celebrate and value diversity, we are committed to promoting equality and inclusion for all.
I am currently looking for 2 experienced Cyber Security Engineers (DV Cleared) for a client, based in Milton Keynes with occasional travel to London. DV Clearance is essential - applicants without current clearance unfortunately cannot be considered. About the Role: These roles sit within a client's Cybersecurity Operations function. You will play a key part in designing, implementing, and maintaining the platforms that support enterprise-scale security operations. From SIEM and log collection to endpoint detection, automation, and integration, you'll help ensure the SOC team has the reliable and scalable infrastructure it needs to detect, investigate, and respond to threats. Responsibilities: Manage and optimise SIEM platforms (Splunk, Microsoft Sentinel, open-source alternatives) across hybrid-cloud environments Configure and maintain log/data pipelines from endpoints, cloud services, and network devices Ensure high availability, reliability, and performance of core security platforms Integrate new security tools into the ecosystem, including automation via APIs, Scripting, and AI Maintain clear documentation, diagrams, and procedures to support knowledge sharing and consistency Skills & Experience: Strong hands-on experience with SIEM technologies (Splunk, Sentinel, etc.) Knowledge of cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, GCP) and hybrid environments Scripting skills (Python, PowerShell) for automation and integration Experience with SOAR and SecDevOps practices (Git, GitHub, Azure DevOps, CI/CD) Good understanding of frameworks such as NIST, MITRE ATT&CK, CAF Background in Incident Response or SOC analysis is highly valued Soft Skills: Strong analytical and problem-solving mindset Effective communication and collaboration skills Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment Certifications (Splunk, Microsoft, SANS, etc.) are desirable but not required. Location: Milton Keynes (with some travel to London) Positions: 2 available If you're DV cleared and want to take on a challenging and rewarding role with a leading organisation, I'd love to hear from you.
06/10/2025
Contractor
I am currently looking for 2 experienced Cyber Security Engineers (DV Cleared) for a client, based in Milton Keynes with occasional travel to London. DV Clearance is essential - applicants without current clearance unfortunately cannot be considered. About the Role: These roles sit within a client's Cybersecurity Operations function. You will play a key part in designing, implementing, and maintaining the platforms that support enterprise-scale security operations. From SIEM and log collection to endpoint detection, automation, and integration, you'll help ensure the SOC team has the reliable and scalable infrastructure it needs to detect, investigate, and respond to threats. Responsibilities: Manage and optimise SIEM platforms (Splunk, Microsoft Sentinel, open-source alternatives) across hybrid-cloud environments Configure and maintain log/data pipelines from endpoints, cloud services, and network devices Ensure high availability, reliability, and performance of core security platforms Integrate new security tools into the ecosystem, including automation via APIs, Scripting, and AI Maintain clear documentation, diagrams, and procedures to support knowledge sharing and consistency Skills & Experience: Strong hands-on experience with SIEM technologies (Splunk, Sentinel, etc.) Knowledge of cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, GCP) and hybrid environments Scripting skills (Python, PowerShell) for automation and integration Experience with SOAR and SecDevOps practices (Git, GitHub, Azure DevOps, CI/CD) Good understanding of frameworks such as NIST, MITRE ATT&CK, CAF Background in Incident Response or SOC analysis is highly valued Soft Skills: Strong analytical and problem-solving mindset Effective communication and collaboration skills Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment Certifications (Splunk, Microsoft, SANS, etc.) are desirable but not required. Location: Milton Keynes (with some travel to London) Positions: 2 available If you're DV cleared and want to take on a challenging and rewarding role with a leading organisation, I'd love to hear from you.
