Acorn Insurance and Financial Services Limited
Liverpool
Due to a period of exciting growth Acorn are looking for a highly skilled and experienced Senior Information Security Analyst to join our Information Security Team. Within this role you get the opportunity to join a collaborative team and have a chance to blend GRC responsibilities with technical security experience, all whilst working for a market leading insurance company, supporting and maintaining robust security controls and regulatory compliance.
Job Title: Senior Information Security Analyst (12 month FTC)
Location: Liverpool City Centre, Hybrid working available
Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 37.5 hours per week , 9:00 AM – 5:30 PM
Salary: £50,000 - £60,000 pa (DOE).
What you will be doing:
Work with all parties across the business to identify and assess risk and ensure mitigations are tracked to completion.
Lead the development and maintenance of information security policies, standards and procedures in line with regulatory frameworks and industry standards.
Lead third party risk management processes.
Collaborate across all areas of the business to align security policies and processes with business objectives and regulatory obligations.
Work with Security Operations and IT teams to provide oversight of vulnerability assessments and remediation activities.
Lead on security architecture reviews for new systems and services.
Evaluate technical security controls and recommending improvements.
Support the implementation of security tools and technologies.
Provide oversight of the security incident management process.
Provide security metrics for interested parties at all levels.
Lead the security awareness programme to promote a culture of security within all levels of the Group.
Provide support for internal and external security audits.
Lead security governance meetings representing the Information Security team and standing in for the Head of Information Security when required.
Provide subject matter expertise liaising across all business functions.
What we look for:
Minimum 5 years' experience in information security roles.
Strong leadership and mentorship abilities with a strategic mindset.
Experience with risk assessment methodologies.
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
Strong communication skills with the ability to explain complex security concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
Ability to manage risk and compliance projects and drive security initiatives.
Knowledge of information security frameworks such as ISO 27001 or NIST.
Knowledge of vulnerability management processes.
About Acorn Insurance With over 40 years of experience, Acorn Insurance is a specialist provider dedicated to helping individuals secure motor insurance across the UK. We proudly serve more than 50,000 customers, ensuring they find policies that meet their needs and provide the peace of mind that comes with high-quality cover.
At Acorn Insurance, we offer comprehensive training and continuous in-house coaching. You'll receive in-depth, FCA-regulated industry knowledge and all the tools necessary to grow your career with us.
We celebrate diversity and are committed to fostering a culture where everyone feels respected and valued. As a Disability Confident Level 1 and Level 2 employer, we ensure our workplace is accessible and inclusive, encouraging our people to bring their best selves to work every day.
The Acorn Group has been recognised as a Great Place to Work for 2024/5. A record number of employees participated in our survey, overwhelmingly highlighting our welcoming and supportive atmosphere as an excellent place to build a career. We are committed to continuous improvement and have ambitious plans for 2025.
Why Acorn Insurance? Acorn Insurance want to give you more than a job, we want to give you a purpose and a career. So, what can we offer you as an employer? Some of the "your tomorrow" benefits you will receive include: Wellbeing:
Enhanced Annual Leave entitlement starting at 31 days and potentially increasing to 35 days per year depending on grade & length of service (including bank holidays)
Enhanced paternity pay and 16 weeks full maternity pay.
Colleague Assistance programme offers a suite of wellbeing services such as:
6 Free Counselling sessions per year
Unlimited access to a telephone councillor 24/7
Access to a free 4-week programme of cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) with a trained therapist mentor.
Network of internal qualified mental health first aiders are available to provide support to colleagues.
Financial:
A core level of life assurance with the option to increase cover via salary sacrifice and add your spouse/partner
Ability to access your earnings before payday via Dayforce Wallet.
Company pension scheme
Refer a friend scheme with a £250 bonus for every colleague recommended on passing their probation period.
Access to a flexible benefits platform including an annual flex pot allowance to spend on over 15 benefits of your choice.
Ability to give back. You can opt into donating money to charity to climate positive organisations directly from your salary.
Reward, Recognition and Culture :
Long Service Award paid on 5,10- and 15-years’ service
A reward and recognition hub to celebrate and reward colleagues and peers.
Consistent and engaging company events including company awards, competitions and charity fundraisers.
Budgets for department leaders to use for social and engagement events. Please visit out website to view more of our excellent work benefits!
All roles are subject to DBS and Financial checks, any offer made will be conditional until checks are completed to a satisfactory standard. Unfortunately, due to the length of training and complexity of the role, we can only accept applications from candidates who have at least one year remaining on their (Graduate/ Post study work) visa. Unfortunately, we are unable to provide visa sponsorships. At Acorn, we are committed to creating an inclusive and supportive work environment. We recognise that candidates may have specific needs and are happy to consider reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process and working environment to accommodate individual requirements. Whether it’s modifying equipment, adjusting working hours, or providing additional support, we aim to ensure all employees can perform at their best. If you require any reasonable adjustments, please let us know during the application or interview process, and we will work with you to ensure your needs are met.
25/04/2025
Full time
Due to a period of exciting growth Acorn are looking for a highly skilled and experienced Senior Information Security Analyst to join our Information Security Team. Within this role you get the opportunity to join a collaborative team and have a chance to blend GRC responsibilities with technical security experience, all whilst working for a market leading insurance company, supporting and maintaining robust security controls and regulatory compliance.
Job Title: Senior Information Security Analyst (12 month FTC)
Location: Liverpool City Centre, Hybrid working available
Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 37.5 hours per week , 9:00 AM – 5:30 PM
Salary: £50,000 - £60,000 pa (DOE).
What you will be doing:
Work with all parties across the business to identify and assess risk and ensure mitigations are tracked to completion.
Lead the development and maintenance of information security policies, standards and procedures in line with regulatory frameworks and industry standards.
Lead third party risk management processes.
Collaborate across all areas of the business to align security policies and processes with business objectives and regulatory obligations.
Work with Security Operations and IT teams to provide oversight of vulnerability assessments and remediation activities.
Lead on security architecture reviews for new systems and services.
Evaluate technical security controls and recommending improvements.
Support the implementation of security tools and technologies.
Provide oversight of the security incident management process.
Provide security metrics for interested parties at all levels.
Lead the security awareness programme to promote a culture of security within all levels of the Group.
Provide support for internal and external security audits.
Lead security governance meetings representing the Information Security team and standing in for the Head of Information Security when required.
Provide subject matter expertise liaising across all business functions.
What we look for:
Minimum 5 years' experience in information security roles.
Strong leadership and mentorship abilities with a strategic mindset.
Experience with risk assessment methodologies.
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
Strong communication skills with the ability to explain complex security concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
Ability to manage risk and compliance projects and drive security initiatives.
Knowledge of information security frameworks such as ISO 27001 or NIST.
Knowledge of vulnerability management processes.
About Acorn Insurance With over 40 years of experience, Acorn Insurance is a specialist provider dedicated to helping individuals secure motor insurance across the UK. We proudly serve more than 50,000 customers, ensuring they find policies that meet their needs and provide the peace of mind that comes with high-quality cover.
At Acorn Insurance, we offer comprehensive training and continuous in-house coaching. You'll receive in-depth, FCA-regulated industry knowledge and all the tools necessary to grow your career with us.
We celebrate diversity and are committed to fostering a culture where everyone feels respected and valued. As a Disability Confident Level 1 and Level 2 employer, we ensure our workplace is accessible and inclusive, encouraging our people to bring their best selves to work every day.
The Acorn Group has been recognised as a Great Place to Work for 2024/5. A record number of employees participated in our survey, overwhelmingly highlighting our welcoming and supportive atmosphere as an excellent place to build a career. We are committed to continuous improvement and have ambitious plans for 2025.
Why Acorn Insurance? Acorn Insurance want to give you more than a job, we want to give you a purpose and a career. So, what can we offer you as an employer? Some of the "your tomorrow" benefits you will receive include: Wellbeing:
Enhanced Annual Leave entitlement starting at 31 days and potentially increasing to 35 days per year depending on grade & length of service (including bank holidays)
Enhanced paternity pay and 16 weeks full maternity pay.
Colleague Assistance programme offers a suite of wellbeing services such as:
6 Free Counselling sessions per year
Unlimited access to a telephone councillor 24/7
Access to a free 4-week programme of cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) with a trained therapist mentor.
Network of internal qualified mental health first aiders are available to provide support to colleagues.
Financial:
A core level of life assurance with the option to increase cover via salary sacrifice and add your spouse/partner
Ability to access your earnings before payday via Dayforce Wallet.
Company pension scheme
Refer a friend scheme with a £250 bonus for every colleague recommended on passing their probation period.
Access to a flexible benefits platform including an annual flex pot allowance to spend on over 15 benefits of your choice.
Ability to give back. You can opt into donating money to charity to climate positive organisations directly from your salary.
Reward, Recognition and Culture :
Long Service Award paid on 5,10- and 15-years’ service
A reward and recognition hub to celebrate and reward colleagues and peers.
Consistent and engaging company events including company awards, competitions and charity fundraisers.
Budgets for department leaders to use for social and engagement events. Please visit out website to view more of our excellent work benefits!
All roles are subject to DBS and Financial checks, any offer made will be conditional until checks are completed to a satisfactory standard. Unfortunately, due to the length of training and complexity of the role, we can only accept applications from candidates who have at least one year remaining on their (Graduate/ Post study work) visa. Unfortunately, we are unable to provide visa sponsorships. At Acorn, we are committed to creating an inclusive and supportive work environment. We recognise that candidates may have specific needs and are happy to consider reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process and working environment to accommodate individual requirements. Whether it’s modifying equipment, adjusting working hours, or providing additional support, we aim to ensure all employees can perform at their best. If you require any reasonable adjustments, please let us know during the application or interview process, and we will work with you to ensure your needs are met.
Information Systems Service Desk Agent - Hybrid (3x week in the office) - £26,225 Overview: We're looking for an enthusiastic Information Systems Service Desk Agent to join our clients high performing IS team. In this role, you'll be at the heart of a collaborative environment that supports the technology needs of the professionals who help athletes perform at their best. Role Responsibilities: Provide first-line support for hardware and software, resolving as many issues as possible on a first-time-fix basis Log, monitor and escalate incidents through our Service Desk ticketing system Keep users informed with timely updates on ongoing issues Provide administration and troubleshooting across the Microsoft 365 suite, Azure Active Directory and Exchange Support IS projects and help identify improvements to processes Produce clear, consistent documentation and contribute to our growing Knowledge Base Provide occasional on-site support across locations Essential Experience & Skills: Experience working in an IT Service Desk environment Strong troubleshooting skills across desktop, mobile and networking technologies Ability to prioritise workload under pressure Clear, user-friendly communication skills Desirable Skills & Experience: Level 2 or Level 3 ICT qualifications, or equivalents CompTIA A+ Experience with Exchange and M365 administration Experience supporting MDM, device security and encryption Knowledge of cyber security threats, MFA and best-practice countermeasures Package: £26,225 Full Corporate Benefits Sheffield (3x week in the office)
11/12/2025
Full time
Information Systems Service Desk Agent - Hybrid (3x week in the office) - £26,225 Overview: We're looking for an enthusiastic Information Systems Service Desk Agent to join our clients high performing IS team. In this role, you'll be at the heart of a collaborative environment that supports the technology needs of the professionals who help athletes perform at their best. Role Responsibilities: Provide first-line support for hardware and software, resolving as many issues as possible on a first-time-fix basis Log, monitor and escalate incidents through our Service Desk ticketing system Keep users informed with timely updates on ongoing issues Provide administration and troubleshooting across the Microsoft 365 suite, Azure Active Directory and Exchange Support IS projects and help identify improvements to processes Produce clear, consistent documentation and contribute to our growing Knowledge Base Provide occasional on-site support across locations Essential Experience & Skills: Experience working in an IT Service Desk environment Strong troubleshooting skills across desktop, mobile and networking technologies Ability to prioritise workload under pressure Clear, user-friendly communication skills Desirable Skills & Experience: Level 2 or Level 3 ICT qualifications, or equivalents CompTIA A+ Experience with Exchange and M365 administration Experience supporting MDM, device security and encryption Knowledge of cyber security threats, MFA and best-practice countermeasures Package: £26,225 Full Corporate Benefits Sheffield (3x week in the office)
About CACI From our headquarters in London, we're busy empowering organisations to make bold, strategic moves with the power of data and technology. Founded in 1975, our operations take place from multiple offices across the UK, Europe and India with over 1600 Full time employees and an annual turnover of £179m. Our expertise spans industries, from retail and education to public sector and transport - delivering intelligent solutions that drive progress and create measurable impact. Whether it's business intelligence, customer marketing, cloud infrastructure, cybersecurity, critical national infrastructure or data management, our approach is never one-size-fits-all. We don't just deliver solutions; we build for the tomorrow's world, all while fostering a culture that allows employees to be their authentic selves and succeed in their careers. About Network Services CACI Network Services is a rapidly expanding specialist IT and Networks consultancy offering a wide variety of opportunities to work within challenging and exciting environments with our major clients in Global Media, Banking, Government, Telecoms & Utilities SC Clearance Required Role Overview We are seeking a Senior Network Engineer with deep expertise in Cisco ACI, VMware NSX-T, and Firewall architecture, design, and operations. The ideal candidate will operate at a consultant level, providing strategic input on architecture and design while ensuring robust security and operational excellence across data center environments. Technical Skills & Key Responsibilities Develop and implement network architecture for Cisco ACI and NSX-T environments. Design and optimize Firewall solutions (Cisco ASA & Checkpoint) aligned with Zero Trust principles. Assess current Firewall rule base and migrate to NSX Distributed Firewall (DFW). Consolidate physical to virtual Firewall environments. Utilize tools such as APIs and IP Fabric to document current state (security posture, routing). Conduct audits and discovery to ensure compliance and operational integrity. Implement automation and Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) practices for network deployments. Liaise with stakeholders to gather requirements and provide technical recommendations. Produce high-quality technical documentation and reports. Cisco ACI: Architecture, Design, and Operations VMware NSX-T: Architecture, Design, and Operations Firewalls: Cisco ASA & Checkpoint expertise Routing: Strong understanding of BGP Security: Zero Trust principles Automation: Familiarity with Scripting and IaC tools Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills Strong technical writing and documentation abilities Ability to work independently and as part of a team Soft Skills Flexibility The key to our success is our teamwork and collaboration. We take a hybrid approach - working remotely and coming into the office depending on the business demand and collaboration required as part of the delivery process. Equal opportunities CACI is proud to be an equal employer. Embracing the diversity of our people, we are on a journey to build a truly inclusive work environment where no one is treated less favorably due to ethnic origin, age, gender, veteran status, religion or belief, sexual orientation, marital status, and disability or health condition, actively working to prevent discrimination. As a Disability Confident employer, we will: Provide reasonable adjustments in the recruitment process where requested (contact a member of the recruitment team to discuss individual requirements further). Offer people with health conditions and disabilities, meeting the minimum criteria for a role, an interview. Our people are unique, and we encourage, and support them, to be confident in contributing to our inclusion journey.
11/12/2025
Full time
About CACI From our headquarters in London, we're busy empowering organisations to make bold, strategic moves with the power of data and technology. Founded in 1975, our operations take place from multiple offices across the UK, Europe and India with over 1600 Full time employees and an annual turnover of £179m. Our expertise spans industries, from retail and education to public sector and transport - delivering intelligent solutions that drive progress and create measurable impact. Whether it's business intelligence, customer marketing, cloud infrastructure, cybersecurity, critical national infrastructure or data management, our approach is never one-size-fits-all. We don't just deliver solutions; we build for the tomorrow's world, all while fostering a culture that allows employees to be their authentic selves and succeed in their careers. About Network Services CACI Network Services is a rapidly expanding specialist IT and Networks consultancy offering a wide variety of opportunities to work within challenging and exciting environments with our major clients in Global Media, Banking, Government, Telecoms & Utilities SC Clearance Required Role Overview We are seeking a Senior Network Engineer with deep expertise in Cisco ACI, VMware NSX-T, and Firewall architecture, design, and operations. The ideal candidate will operate at a consultant level, providing strategic input on architecture and design while ensuring robust security and operational excellence across data center environments. Technical Skills & Key Responsibilities Develop and implement network architecture for Cisco ACI and NSX-T environments. Design and optimize Firewall solutions (Cisco ASA & Checkpoint) aligned with Zero Trust principles. Assess current Firewall rule base and migrate to NSX Distributed Firewall (DFW). Consolidate physical to virtual Firewall environments. Utilize tools such as APIs and IP Fabric to document current state (security posture, routing). Conduct audits and discovery to ensure compliance and operational integrity. Implement automation and Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) practices for network deployments. Liaise with stakeholders to gather requirements and provide technical recommendations. Produce high-quality technical documentation and reports. Cisco ACI: Architecture, Design, and Operations VMware NSX-T: Architecture, Design, and Operations Firewalls: Cisco ASA & Checkpoint expertise Routing: Strong understanding of BGP Security: Zero Trust principles Automation: Familiarity with Scripting and IaC tools Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills Strong technical writing and documentation abilities Ability to work independently and as part of a team Soft Skills Flexibility The key to our success is our teamwork and collaboration. We take a hybrid approach - working remotely and coming into the office depending on the business demand and collaboration required as part of the delivery process. Equal opportunities CACI is proud to be an equal employer. Embracing the diversity of our people, we are on a journey to build a truly inclusive work environment where no one is treated less favorably due to ethnic origin, age, gender, veteran status, religion or belief, sexual orientation, marital status, and disability or health condition, actively working to prevent discrimination. As a Disability Confident employer, we will: Provide reasonable adjustments in the recruitment process where requested (contact a member of the recruitment team to discuss individual requirements further). Offer people with health conditions and disabilities, meeting the minimum criteria for a role, an interview. Our people are unique, and we encourage, and support them, to be confident in contributing to our inclusion journey.
Junior IT Support Engineer Location: London, Euston (HQ Office) Job Type: Full-time Salary: £26,000 - £30,000 per annum Hours: 9am-5.30pm, Monday - Friday (Occasional out-of-hours and weekend work) Reporting to: Lead IT Engineer & CTO A new exciting permanent opportunity for a Junior IT Support Engineer to Join a high-growth, eco-friendly company revolutionising the cleaning industry. Since their journey started in 20218, they have developed natural, beautifully scented, and refillable cleaning products that are safe for the environment. With over 200,000 loyal subscribers and a five-fold increase in sales last year, this is a leader in the natural cleaning market, ranked in the top 10 on 2025's Sunday Times 100 list of fastest-growing UK businesses. The Junior IT Support Engineer to join their growing IT department as their second internal IT hire. You will work directly with their Lead IT Engineer, handling day-to-day technical support whilst gaining hands-on experience with infrastructure projects and cybersecurity initiatives. This role offers excellent opportunities for professional development in a supportive environment where you will help build our IT infrastructure from the ground up. Responsibilities Provide first-line technical support, responding to and resolving level 1 support requests across the organisation Setup Windows and MacOS laptops Enrol Apple devices into Apple Business Manager and our Mobile Device Management system (MDM) Create and manage user accounts in Google Workspace and Microsoft 365 Travel between our sites to provide hands-on technical support as required Ensure all company issued devices are security compliant and properly locked down Assist with endpoint hardening by applying security configurations under guidance Requirements Strong problem-solving skills with methodical approach to troubleshooting technical issues Familiarity with Google Workspace and Microsoft 365 administration One to two years of experience in a technical support or similar IT role Experience with device imaging and deployment processes Proficiency with both Windows 10/11 and macOS operating systems Basic familiarity with Linux and the command line interface is a plus. Good understanding of core networking concepts (TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, VPN) Capability to work independently on routine IT tasks without requiring constant supervision Benefits Competitive salary and growth opportunities in a rapidly expanding company. Be part of a company that values sustainability and innovation. Work in a dynamic and supportive environment. To be part of an exciting, growing and established company please submit your updated CV to be considered immediately.
11/12/2025
Full time
Junior IT Support Engineer Location: London, Euston (HQ Office) Job Type: Full-time Salary: £26,000 - £30,000 per annum Hours: 9am-5.30pm, Monday - Friday (Occasional out-of-hours and weekend work) Reporting to: Lead IT Engineer & CTO A new exciting permanent opportunity for a Junior IT Support Engineer to Join a high-growth, eco-friendly company revolutionising the cleaning industry. Since their journey started in 20218, they have developed natural, beautifully scented, and refillable cleaning products that are safe for the environment. With over 200,000 loyal subscribers and a five-fold increase in sales last year, this is a leader in the natural cleaning market, ranked in the top 10 on 2025's Sunday Times 100 list of fastest-growing UK businesses. The Junior IT Support Engineer to join their growing IT department as their second internal IT hire. You will work directly with their Lead IT Engineer, handling day-to-day technical support whilst gaining hands-on experience with infrastructure projects and cybersecurity initiatives. This role offers excellent opportunities for professional development in a supportive environment where you will help build our IT infrastructure from the ground up. Responsibilities Provide first-line technical support, responding to and resolving level 1 support requests across the organisation Setup Windows and MacOS laptops Enrol Apple devices into Apple Business Manager and our Mobile Device Management system (MDM) Create and manage user accounts in Google Workspace and Microsoft 365 Travel between our sites to provide hands-on technical support as required Ensure all company issued devices are security compliant and properly locked down Assist with endpoint hardening by applying security configurations under guidance Requirements Strong problem-solving skills with methodical approach to troubleshooting technical issues Familiarity with Google Workspace and Microsoft 365 administration One to two years of experience in a technical support or similar IT role Experience with device imaging and deployment processes Proficiency with both Windows 10/11 and macOS operating systems Basic familiarity with Linux and the command line interface is a plus. Good understanding of core networking concepts (TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, VPN) Capability to work independently on routine IT tasks without requiring constant supervision Benefits Competitive salary and growth opportunities in a rapidly expanding company. Be part of a company that values sustainability and innovation. Work in a dynamic and supportive environment. To be part of an exciting, growing and established company please submit your updated CV to be considered immediately.
My client is a principal organisation in the defence sector and successful applicants will have to pass Developed Vetting (DV) Security Clearance to undertake the role. We are recruiting Software Engineers to support a range of Defence, Cyber, and Intelligence programmes at our Gloucester site. These roles offer the opportunity to create an impact working on innovative projects while maintaining a strong work-life balance through flexible working options. This position can involve a variety of software development specialisms. You may focus on one area or work across multiple development disciplines, particularly within the Cyber domain. In this role, you may be involved in software development activities under guidance from a Software Engineering Lead, designing and developing tests to debug software, working with customer requirements to build mission and business applications, correcting program errors, preparing operating instructions, documenting development work, analysing system capabilities, and supporting automation efforts such as infrastructure-as-code, CI/CD, and automated testing. As a Software Engineer, you will be working with modern DevSecOps systems and contributing to the development of advanced, secure applications that support critical national capabilities. We are looking for individuals who are passionate about software engineering and eager to grow their careers in a forward-thinking technical environment. Required experience includes proficiency in modern Java and ideally some experience with other languages such as Python, C++, JavaScript or TypeScript. Experience developing on Linux, understanding mocking and unit-testing frameworks such as JUnit, and using Git version control are important. You should have knowledge of Agile development using Scrum, an understanding of relational or document databases such as Oracle or Mongo, experience with GitLab CI/CD pipelines, familiarity with the Atlassian suite, and knowledge of Elasticsearch, Kibana, and Hibernate. Desired skills include experience building software for cloud environments such as AWS, developing microservice or serverless architectures, understanding cloud CI/CD pipelines, and knowledge of AWS services such as EC2, EKS, Fargate, IAM, S3 and Lambda. Professional certifications such as Oracle Java Certification, AWS Certification, ISTQB, OSCP or CCNA are advantageous. We welcome applications from candidates with a wide range of backgrounds and experiences. Adjustments can be provided on request throughout the application and interview process. If you are enthusiastic about contributing to cutting-edge software engineering and ready to take on a new challenge, we would love to hear from you.
11/12/2025
Full time
My client is a principal organisation in the defence sector and successful applicants will have to pass Developed Vetting (DV) Security Clearance to undertake the role. We are recruiting Software Engineers to support a range of Defence, Cyber, and Intelligence programmes at our Gloucester site. These roles offer the opportunity to create an impact working on innovative projects while maintaining a strong work-life balance through flexible working options. This position can involve a variety of software development specialisms. You may focus on one area or work across multiple development disciplines, particularly within the Cyber domain. In this role, you may be involved in software development activities under guidance from a Software Engineering Lead, designing and developing tests to debug software, working with customer requirements to build mission and business applications, correcting program errors, preparing operating instructions, documenting development work, analysing system capabilities, and supporting automation efforts such as infrastructure-as-code, CI/CD, and automated testing. As a Software Engineer, you will be working with modern DevSecOps systems and contributing to the development of advanced, secure applications that support critical national capabilities. We are looking for individuals who are passionate about software engineering and eager to grow their careers in a forward-thinking technical environment. Required experience includes proficiency in modern Java and ideally some experience with other languages such as Python, C++, JavaScript or TypeScript. Experience developing on Linux, understanding mocking and unit-testing frameworks such as JUnit, and using Git version control are important. You should have knowledge of Agile development using Scrum, an understanding of relational or document databases such as Oracle or Mongo, experience with GitLab CI/CD pipelines, familiarity with the Atlassian suite, and knowledge of Elasticsearch, Kibana, and Hibernate. Desired skills include experience building software for cloud environments such as AWS, developing microservice or serverless architectures, understanding cloud CI/CD pipelines, and knowledge of AWS services such as EC2, EKS, Fargate, IAM, S3 and Lambda. Professional certifications such as Oracle Java Certification, AWS Certification, ISTQB, OSCP or CCNA are advantageous. We welcome applications from candidates with a wide range of backgrounds and experiences. Adjustments can be provided on request throughout the application and interview process. If you are enthusiastic about contributing to cutting-edge software engineering and ready to take on a new challenge, we would love to hear from you.
Job Advertisement: Network Engineer (Associate) Location: Stafford Contract Type: Temporary Hourly Rate: 24.39 Are you ready to take your networking skills to the next level? Join our dynamic Digital, Data and Technology (DDaT) team, where your expertise will play a crucial role in the operations of law enforcement. We are seeking a passionate and skilled Network Engineer (Associate) who thrives in a fast-paced environment! Why Join Us? Impactful Work: Be a part of a team that ensures the security, integrity, and performance of essential network and communication infrastructure. Professional Growth: Work alongside experienced professionals and gain exposure to a variety of networking technologies. Community Contribution: Help support law enforcement efforts through your technical skills and expertise! Key Responsibilities: As a Network Engineer (Associate), you will: Provide specialist 2nd line technical support for our force networks. Assist in the configuration and maintenance of firewalls, routers, switches, WiFi, and VPN technologies. Collaborate with Cyber and Security teams to enforce best practises. Monitor network performance and facilitate routine maintenance. Support the implementation of new network infrastructure and participate in Business As Usual (BAU) activities. What We're Looking For: Essential Skills: Proficient in firewall, router, and switch configuration. Strong understanding of network security and compliance. Experience with VPN technologies and load balancing. Familiarity with dynamic routing protocols, including OSPF and BGP. Knowledge of SD WAN technologies and MPLS. Qualifications: recognised networking qualification or equivalent experience. Significant experience in a 2nd/3rd line network engineer role in an IT environment. You Bring: A proactive attitude with excellent fault-finding and diagnostic skills. A collaborative spirit, ready to engage with users and stakeholders. A commitment to best practises in network security and ITIL principles . Driving Required: Yes Please note: This is a temporary position based in Stafford. Adecco is a disability-confident employer. It is important to us that we run an inclusive and accessible recruitment process to support candidates of all backgrounds and all abilities to apply. Adecco is committed to building a supportive environment for you to explore the next steps in your career. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you. Adecco acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer. By applying for this role your details will be submitted to Adecco. Our Candidate Privacy Information Statement explains how we will use your information - please copy and paste the following link in to your browser (url removed)
11/12/2025
Seasonal
Job Advertisement: Network Engineer (Associate) Location: Stafford Contract Type: Temporary Hourly Rate: 24.39 Are you ready to take your networking skills to the next level? Join our dynamic Digital, Data and Technology (DDaT) team, where your expertise will play a crucial role in the operations of law enforcement. We are seeking a passionate and skilled Network Engineer (Associate) who thrives in a fast-paced environment! Why Join Us? Impactful Work: Be a part of a team that ensures the security, integrity, and performance of essential network and communication infrastructure. Professional Growth: Work alongside experienced professionals and gain exposure to a variety of networking technologies. Community Contribution: Help support law enforcement efforts through your technical skills and expertise! Key Responsibilities: As a Network Engineer (Associate), you will: Provide specialist 2nd line technical support for our force networks. Assist in the configuration and maintenance of firewalls, routers, switches, WiFi, and VPN technologies. Collaborate with Cyber and Security teams to enforce best practises. Monitor network performance and facilitate routine maintenance. Support the implementation of new network infrastructure and participate in Business As Usual (BAU) activities. What We're Looking For: Essential Skills: Proficient in firewall, router, and switch configuration. Strong understanding of network security and compliance. Experience with VPN technologies and load balancing. Familiarity with dynamic routing protocols, including OSPF and BGP. Knowledge of SD WAN technologies and MPLS. Qualifications: recognised networking qualification or equivalent experience. Significant experience in a 2nd/3rd line network engineer role in an IT environment. You Bring: A proactive attitude with excellent fault-finding and diagnostic skills. A collaborative spirit, ready to engage with users and stakeholders. A commitment to best practises in network security and ITIL principles . Driving Required: Yes Please note: This is a temporary position based in Stafford. Adecco is a disability-confident employer. It is important to us that we run an inclusive and accessible recruitment process to support candidates of all backgrounds and all abilities to apply. Adecco is committed to building a supportive environment for you to explore the next steps in your career. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you. Adecco acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer. By applying for this role your details will be submitted to Adecco. Our Candidate Privacy Information Statement explains how we will use your information - please copy and paste the following link in to your browser (url removed)
Full Stack Developer C#, React, Azure DevOps Hybrid - Poole, Dorset (1 / 2 days per week in the office) £45,000 - £50,000 We're looking for a Full Stack Developer to join our agile software team and help build innovative, life-critical SaaS solutions for a global security company. You'll play a key role and be involved in all aspects of the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) including design, development, testing, deployment, release, and monitoring of applications. In addition to hands-on development, this role will take ownership of Azure DevOps pipelines, release management, and site reliability engineering (SRE) practices to ensure smooth, secure, and reliable delivery of our solutions. What You'll Do Design, develop, and maintain full stack applications using React, .NET Core, Entity Framework, RESTful APIs, and GraphQL. Build and enhance CI/CD pipelines to support automated testing, secure builds, and reliable deployments. Apply infrastructure-as-code practices and DevOps tooling to improve automation and consistency across environments. Work with the team to establish and follow best practices in software engineering, cloud security, and observability. Required Skills: Strong experience with .NET Core, C#, Entity Framework, and RESTful API development. Frontend expertise with React (TypeScript preferred). Hands-on experience with DevOps (pipelines, builds, releases). Understanding of site reliability engineering principles, including monitoring, logging, and incident response. Familiarity with SQL and relational databases. Knowledge of agile practices (Scrum/Kanban). Desirable skills/qualifications: Exposure to infrastructure as code (ARM/Bicep, Terraform, or similar). Experience with GraphQL (consuming or building APIs). Familiarity with Application Insights, Azure Monitor, or similar observability tools. Good understanding of cyber security. If you have the relevant skills for this role and are ready for the challenge, then please send your CV to Spectrum IT Recruitment (South) Limited is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy. JBRP1_UKTJ
11/12/2025
Full time
Full Stack Developer C#, React, Azure DevOps Hybrid - Poole, Dorset (1 / 2 days per week in the office) £45,000 - £50,000 We're looking for a Full Stack Developer to join our agile software team and help build innovative, life-critical SaaS solutions for a global security company. You'll play a key role and be involved in all aspects of the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) including design, development, testing, deployment, release, and monitoring of applications. In addition to hands-on development, this role will take ownership of Azure DevOps pipelines, release management, and site reliability engineering (SRE) practices to ensure smooth, secure, and reliable delivery of our solutions. What You'll Do Design, develop, and maintain full stack applications using React, .NET Core, Entity Framework, RESTful APIs, and GraphQL. Build and enhance CI/CD pipelines to support automated testing, secure builds, and reliable deployments. Apply infrastructure-as-code practices and DevOps tooling to improve automation and consistency across environments. Work with the team to establish and follow best practices in software engineering, cloud security, and observability. Required Skills: Strong experience with .NET Core, C#, Entity Framework, and RESTful API development. Frontend expertise with React (TypeScript preferred). Hands-on experience with DevOps (pipelines, builds, releases). Understanding of site reliability engineering principles, including monitoring, logging, and incident response. Familiarity with SQL and relational databases. Knowledge of agile practices (Scrum/Kanban). Desirable skills/qualifications: Exposure to infrastructure as code (ARM/Bicep, Terraform, or similar). Experience with GraphQL (consuming or building APIs). Familiarity with Application Insights, Azure Monitor, or similar observability tools. Good understanding of cyber security. If you have the relevant skills for this role and are ready for the challenge, then please send your CV to Spectrum IT Recruitment (South) Limited is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy. JBRP1_UKTJ
Job Title: Senior Full Stack Engineer Location: Hybrid- Sheffield, UK Duration: 6months+ Contract Inside IR35 The role including below major responsibilities: Deliver engineering expertise for our Future State Architecture, producing best in class payment processing capabilities Deliver high quality code artefacts that set the example for the team, ensuring quality gates are surpassed and robust test scripts are included Focus on delivering highly available, highly resilient software and service capability Participate in a wider delivery team providing design and development of the new capabilities Support transformation of the current payment estate, with Laser focus on modernization and adoption of cloud-based technology The role including below major accountabilities: Set the level expected for software delivery within the team, leading by example Serve as expert in area of responsibility, identifies process improvements and problem prevention, and advises department and management of relevant information as appropriate Provides analysis and solutions to technical and business issues Understand and apply technology and corporate vision setting direction on implementation. Maintain awareness of business and technology strategies and implements technical alternatives and strategies to gain competitive advantage Maintains the complex technical infrastructure of assigned area to meet the business requirements. Provides technical solutions to business problems, technical leadership and direction to management. Remain current on technical and professional advances and business strategies regarding area of responsibility Resolve architectural or development blockers raised Partner with DevOps team to enable automated infrastructure delivery, DevSecOps value streams are executed and CI/CD pipelines to deploy services Initiate analysis for complex problems and issues, determine technical alternatives, analyse vendor solutions and negotiate contracts, and develop appropriate standards for technology application. Provide technical leadership and consultation to project team members as directed by the project manager Initiate and conduct feasibility studies of new and modified operational procedures. For large systems, prepare cost/benefit analyses, functional and detail specifications. Provide direct guidance in planning, designing, programming, documentation and implementation of the systems Perform reviews of new and existing systems to ensure operational integrity and accomplishment of stated objectives Design, code, test, debug and document programs as required Provide architecture guidance to developers based on best practices and in alignment with global standards Ensuring compliance with all relevant controls and standards Keep up-to-date and have expertise on current tools, technologies and areas like cyber security and regulations pertaining to aspects like data privacy, consent, data residency etc. that are applicable Qualifications Knowledge & Experience/Qualifications Bachelor's Degree required in Computer Science, Engineering or related majors Minimum of 15 years' applied experience as an API engineer Strong experience in API designing and creating architectural artefacts such as gap analysis, low level designs, data models etc. More than 10 years of engineering background in Back End microservices application development, application security and authentication development, cache and Middleware More than 10 years' experience programming in Java and ideally Go and Rust Expertise in JVM tuning and diagnostic for application troubleshooting and performance-optimization Expertise in distributed system design including microservices, Springboot Expertise in Docker, k8s, service mesh Expertise in Kafka, the incumbent should be able to build and configure a cluster and develop software to produce and consume to/from the cluster Expertise in monitoring and observability technologies: Splunk, Grafana, Prometheus, Jaeger, Kiali, Open Telemetry Expertise in cloud and DevOps, familiar to network (VPC) and Firewall on cloud, identity and access management, cloud delivery including sizing and costing Solid knowledge on infrastructure like Linux OS, networking, storage, network load-balancing, Kubernetes CNI Expert-level SQL coding abilities is preferred. Understanding of distributed Databases Experience of working in a financial institution, ideally in payments Ability to work independently and think out of the box The passion and ability to lead/motivate and develop technologist, including mentoring and coaching. Superior listening skills, ability to learn quickly, and willing to accept accountability for company and individual success Extensive critical thinking skills for problem identification and solution recommendation Exceptional team player that can lead others in demonstrating initiative and sound business judgment and is interested in expanding skills and growing professionally Highly flexible, set priorities and meet deadlines in a changing environment Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English, ability to negotiate, resolve conflicts and influence technical choices relating to business, development and architectural requirements
11/12/2025
Contractor
Job Title: Senior Full Stack Engineer Location: Hybrid- Sheffield, UK Duration: 6months+ Contract Inside IR35 The role including below major responsibilities: Deliver engineering expertise for our Future State Architecture, producing best in class payment processing capabilities Deliver high quality code artefacts that set the example for the team, ensuring quality gates are surpassed and robust test scripts are included Focus on delivering highly available, highly resilient software and service capability Participate in a wider delivery team providing design and development of the new capabilities Support transformation of the current payment estate, with Laser focus on modernization and adoption of cloud-based technology The role including below major accountabilities: Set the level expected for software delivery within the team, leading by example Serve as expert in area of responsibility, identifies process improvements and problem prevention, and advises department and management of relevant information as appropriate Provides analysis and solutions to technical and business issues Understand and apply technology and corporate vision setting direction on implementation. Maintain awareness of business and technology strategies and implements technical alternatives and strategies to gain competitive advantage Maintains the complex technical infrastructure of assigned area to meet the business requirements. Provides technical solutions to business problems, technical leadership and direction to management. Remain current on technical and professional advances and business strategies regarding area of responsibility Resolve architectural or development blockers raised Partner with DevOps team to enable automated infrastructure delivery, DevSecOps value streams are executed and CI/CD pipelines to deploy services Initiate analysis for complex problems and issues, determine technical alternatives, analyse vendor solutions and negotiate contracts, and develop appropriate standards for technology application. Provide technical leadership and consultation to project team members as directed by the project manager Initiate and conduct feasibility studies of new and modified operational procedures. For large systems, prepare cost/benefit analyses, functional and detail specifications. Provide direct guidance in planning, designing, programming, documentation and implementation of the systems Perform reviews of new and existing systems to ensure operational integrity and accomplishment of stated objectives Design, code, test, debug and document programs as required Provide architecture guidance to developers based on best practices and in alignment with global standards Ensuring compliance with all relevant controls and standards Keep up-to-date and have expertise on current tools, technologies and areas like cyber security and regulations pertaining to aspects like data privacy, consent, data residency etc. that are applicable Qualifications Knowledge & Experience/Qualifications Bachelor's Degree required in Computer Science, Engineering or related majors Minimum of 15 years' applied experience as an API engineer Strong experience in API designing and creating architectural artefacts such as gap analysis, low level designs, data models etc. More than 10 years of engineering background in Back End microservices application development, application security and authentication development, cache and Middleware More than 10 years' experience programming in Java and ideally Go and Rust Expertise in JVM tuning and diagnostic for application troubleshooting and performance-optimization Expertise in distributed system design including microservices, Springboot Expertise in Docker, k8s, service mesh Expertise in Kafka, the incumbent should be able to build and configure a cluster and develop software to produce and consume to/from the cluster Expertise in monitoring and observability technologies: Splunk, Grafana, Prometheus, Jaeger, Kiali, Open Telemetry Expertise in cloud and DevOps, familiar to network (VPC) and Firewall on cloud, identity and access management, cloud delivery including sizing and costing Solid knowledge on infrastructure like Linux OS, networking, storage, network load-balancing, Kubernetes CNI Expert-level SQL coding abilities is preferred. Understanding of distributed Databases Experience of working in a financial institution, ideally in payments Ability to work independently and think out of the box The passion and ability to lead/motivate and develop technologist, including mentoring and coaching. Superior listening skills, ability to learn quickly, and willing to accept accountability for company and individual success Extensive critical thinking skills for problem identification and solution recommendation Exceptional team player that can lead others in demonstrating initiative and sound business judgment and is interested in expanding skills and growing professionally Highly flexible, set priorities and meet deadlines in a changing environment Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English, ability to negotiate, resolve conflicts and influence technical choices relating to business, development and architectural requirements
Job Title: Lecturer in Computing - Digital and T Levels (FE) Location: Birmingham Salary: £35,608 - £43,482 per annum - AC2 Job type: Permanent, Full time / Fixed term up to 12 months The University is unlike any other. Standing proud in the heart of the city of Birmingham, they have been delivering career-focused education and training for decades. With around 8000 students across FE and HE level provision, the University is highly respected by employers and industry in meeting the region's skills needs. The University's mission is to promote and provide the opportunity for participation in the learning process by those with the ambition and commitment to succeed and to maintain a learning community that meets the diverse needs of our students, the economy and society at large. The Role: Are you an experienced Lecturer in Computing - Digital and T Level in Further Education? Do you want to help shape a new multimillion-pound centre for Engineering, Digital and Sustainable Construction? Join our School of Engineering, Digital & Sustainable Construction as a Lecturer in Computing - Digital and T Levels (FE) . You'll deliver inspiring, inclusive teaching across areas such as Hardware, Networking, Cybersecurity, and Emerging Technologies, supporting students to succeed in: BTEC Level 2 Information & Creative Technology BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma in Computing (RQF) Digital T Levels Access to HE Computer Science What We're Looking For: A degree in IT/Computer Science (or equivalent) is required. A teaching qualification is not essential for the role, as full support will be provided to help you achieve it. You'll bring credible computing expertise-through industry experience or strong technical skills-and the ability to design engaging, blended learning. We're particularly interested in applicants with hands-on skills in hardware setup, networking, and cybersecurity , including configuring, maintaining, and troubleshooting IT systems. In return, you'll join a collaborative, innovative department that values professional growth and employer engagement to keep learning relevant and career-focused. If you're ready to help students gain the skills the digital economy demands, we'd love to hear from you. Benefits: Generous allocation of annual leave 38 days' paid leave per year 12 Bank Holidays & Concessionary Days Excellent Teachers' Pension Scheme Employer Contributions - 28.6% Subsidised private healthcare provided by Aviva including a Digital GP Service. Employee Assistance Programme inclusive of counselling services, financial wellbeing support and bereavement support Annual health MOTs with our Registered Nurse Excellent staff development opportunities including professional qualification sponsorship A variety of salary sacrifice schemes including technology and cycle. Heavily-subsidised on-site car parking in central Birmingham Free on-site gym membership Extra Information: All applicants for employment at the University will be expected to demonstrate an understanding of the principles of Safeguarding and the PREVENT agenda in the context of further and higher education. Closing Date - Sunday 4th January 2026. Interview Date - TBC. The University is an equal opportunities employer. Please click APPLY to be redirected to our website to complete an application form. Candidates with experience or relevant job titles of; Computing Lecturer, Tech Lecturer, Computing Tutor, Computing Teacher, Cloud Technician, IT Support Engineer, IT Service Engineer, Service Desk Technician, IT Support Technician, Cloud Support Engineer, Support Technician, 1st Line Support Engineer, IT Support, IT Systems Support may also be considered for this role.
11/12/2025
Full time
Job Title: Lecturer in Computing - Digital and T Levels (FE) Location: Birmingham Salary: £35,608 - £43,482 per annum - AC2 Job type: Permanent, Full time / Fixed term up to 12 months The University is unlike any other. Standing proud in the heart of the city of Birmingham, they have been delivering career-focused education and training for decades. With around 8000 students across FE and HE level provision, the University is highly respected by employers and industry in meeting the region's skills needs. The University's mission is to promote and provide the opportunity for participation in the learning process by those with the ambition and commitment to succeed and to maintain a learning community that meets the diverse needs of our students, the economy and society at large. The Role: Are you an experienced Lecturer in Computing - Digital and T Level in Further Education? Do you want to help shape a new multimillion-pound centre for Engineering, Digital and Sustainable Construction? Join our School of Engineering, Digital & Sustainable Construction as a Lecturer in Computing - Digital and T Levels (FE) . You'll deliver inspiring, inclusive teaching across areas such as Hardware, Networking, Cybersecurity, and Emerging Technologies, supporting students to succeed in: BTEC Level 2 Information & Creative Technology BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma in Computing (RQF) Digital T Levels Access to HE Computer Science What We're Looking For: A degree in IT/Computer Science (or equivalent) is required. A teaching qualification is not essential for the role, as full support will be provided to help you achieve it. You'll bring credible computing expertise-through industry experience or strong technical skills-and the ability to design engaging, blended learning. We're particularly interested in applicants with hands-on skills in hardware setup, networking, and cybersecurity , including configuring, maintaining, and troubleshooting IT systems. In return, you'll join a collaborative, innovative department that values professional growth and employer engagement to keep learning relevant and career-focused. If you're ready to help students gain the skills the digital economy demands, we'd love to hear from you. Benefits: Generous allocation of annual leave 38 days' paid leave per year 12 Bank Holidays & Concessionary Days Excellent Teachers' Pension Scheme Employer Contributions - 28.6% Subsidised private healthcare provided by Aviva including a Digital GP Service. Employee Assistance Programme inclusive of counselling services, financial wellbeing support and bereavement support Annual health MOTs with our Registered Nurse Excellent staff development opportunities including professional qualification sponsorship A variety of salary sacrifice schemes including technology and cycle. Heavily-subsidised on-site car parking in central Birmingham Free on-site gym membership Extra Information: All applicants for employment at the University will be expected to demonstrate an understanding of the principles of Safeguarding and the PREVENT agenda in the context of further and higher education. Closing Date - Sunday 4th January 2026. Interview Date - TBC. The University is an equal opportunities employer. Please click APPLY to be redirected to our website to complete an application form. Candidates with experience or relevant job titles of; Computing Lecturer, Tech Lecturer, Computing Tutor, Computing Teacher, Cloud Technician, IT Support Engineer, IT Service Engineer, Service Desk Technician, IT Support Technician, Cloud Support Engineer, Support Technician, 1st Line Support Engineer, IT Support, IT Systems Support may also be considered for this role.
Spectrum IT Recruitment
Cheltenham, Gloucestershire
IT Systems Engineer On Site Working - Gloucester. Purpose of the Role The Senior IT Systems Engineer will be responsible for designing, implementing, maintaining, and supporting the IT infrastructure across the client's three sites. This includes managing a wide range of systems such as hardware, software, networks, servers, and databases. The Senior IT Systems Engineer will ensure that the client's IT infrastructure and mission-critical simulator operations remain reliable, secure, and efficient, and that all systems effectively support the organisation's overall business objectives. Key Duties and Responsibilities Issue Management: Identify, troubleshoot, and resolve issues related to hardware, software, or network connectivity across both the Simulator and Office networks, ensuring all incidents are properly logged and tracked. Oversee the IT helpdesk system to maintain targeted service level agreements (SLAs). Installation and Configuration: Lead the installation and configuration of hardware, software, and network systems to achieve optimal performance, reliability, and security. Technical Support: Provide 2nd and 3rd line technical support, resolving complex system, hardware, software, and network issues. Security Management: Monitor and maintain IT security measures to protect organisational data, networks, and systems from unauthorised access, data breaches, or other cyber threats. Maintenance and Upgrades: Carry out regular maintenance, updates, and upgrades of IT systems, ensuring high performance and minimal downtime. Documentation: Create and maintain accurate documentation of system configurations, processes, and procedures for use by IT staff and end-users. Training and Support: Deliver inductions, training sessions, and ongoing support to end-users on IT systems, hardware, software, and security best practices. Budgeting and Reporting: Contribute to monthly IT reports and assist with preparing the annual IT budget. Line Management: Manage one direct report, conducting regular one-to-one meetings and performance appraisals. Technical Requirements Strong experience with Windows Server, Azure, O365, SharePoint, Intune, and Active Directory Group Policy. Expertise in VMware configuration and administration. Advanced knowledge of network and firewall configuration, including VLANs, Access Points, SSL, and IPSEC. Proficiency with antivirus and security technologies. Formal Microsoft certification. Previous experience managing IT helpdesk operations. Spectrum IT Recruitment (South) Limited is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy. JBRP1_UKTJ
11/12/2025
Full time
IT Systems Engineer On Site Working - Gloucester. Purpose of the Role The Senior IT Systems Engineer will be responsible for designing, implementing, maintaining, and supporting the IT infrastructure across the client's three sites. This includes managing a wide range of systems such as hardware, software, networks, servers, and databases. The Senior IT Systems Engineer will ensure that the client's IT infrastructure and mission-critical simulator operations remain reliable, secure, and efficient, and that all systems effectively support the organisation's overall business objectives. Key Duties and Responsibilities Issue Management: Identify, troubleshoot, and resolve issues related to hardware, software, or network connectivity across both the Simulator and Office networks, ensuring all incidents are properly logged and tracked. Oversee the IT helpdesk system to maintain targeted service level agreements (SLAs). Installation and Configuration: Lead the installation and configuration of hardware, software, and network systems to achieve optimal performance, reliability, and security. Technical Support: Provide 2nd and 3rd line technical support, resolving complex system, hardware, software, and network issues. Security Management: Monitor and maintain IT security measures to protect organisational data, networks, and systems from unauthorised access, data breaches, or other cyber threats. Maintenance and Upgrades: Carry out regular maintenance, updates, and upgrades of IT systems, ensuring high performance and minimal downtime. Documentation: Create and maintain accurate documentation of system configurations, processes, and procedures for use by IT staff and end-users. Training and Support: Deliver inductions, training sessions, and ongoing support to end-users on IT systems, hardware, software, and security best practices. Budgeting and Reporting: Contribute to monthly IT reports and assist with preparing the annual IT budget. Line Management: Manage one direct report, conducting regular one-to-one meetings and performance appraisals. Technical Requirements Strong experience with Windows Server, Azure, O365, SharePoint, Intune, and Active Directory Group Policy. Expertise in VMware configuration and administration. Advanced knowledge of network and firewall configuration, including VLANs, Access Points, SSL, and IPSEC. Proficiency with antivirus and security technologies. Formal Microsoft certification. Previous experience managing IT helpdesk operations. Spectrum IT Recruitment (South) Limited is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy. JBRP1_UKTJ
Senior Programme Manager - SOC Build (Greenfield Government SOC Programme) Contract: 2+ Years Location: UK Hybrid / Remote Clearance: SC (or willing to obtain) Sector: Central Government / Cyber Security Programme Value: Multi-year, multi-million-pound SOC transformation programme Role Summary The Senior Programme Manager will lead the end-to-end delivery of a new greenfield Security Operations Centre (SOC) for a major central government organisation. This includes replacing legacy security services, modernising fragmented tooling, and delivering an integrated, end-to-end cyber capability across cloud-based digital platforms. This role is suited to a senior delivery leader with deep experience building SOC capabilities from scratch within government or similarly regulated environments, and who can manage a complex supplier ecosystem, specialist SMEs, and multi-year SOW-based contracts. Key Responsibilities Programme Leadership & Delivery Lead strategic planning, mobilisation, and delivery of the multi-year SOC build across several Statements of Work. Establish programme governance and provide confidence to senior stakeholders across technology, security, operations, and digital service delivery. Drive a transformation approach focused on a complete overhaul , not iterative improvement. Greenfield SOC Build Oversee the creation of a full SOC capability including monitoring, incident response, digital forensics, analytics, and automation. Lead the consolidation and modernisation of a complex, fragmented tool and technology landscape. Ensure minimal disruption to operational delivery Security, Risk & Compliance Ensure the SOC architecture meets government-grade requirements around cyber risk, personal data protection, service continuity, and regulatory compliance. Work with SMEs and technical architects to support safe integration of AI-related tooling and align to emerging regulatory expectations. Stakeholder Engagement Communicate progress, risks, and decisions across senior leadership groups. Ensure the programme aligns with cross-government security principles and reuse-first technology strategies. Essential Experience Extensive experience building SOC capabilities from scratch within UK Government or highly regulated environments. Proven leadership of l arge, multi-year transformation programmes (Multi-millions ). Strong understanding of SOC operations, technology stacks, cloud security, and monitoring platforms. Experience coordinating multi-supplier ecosystems, including SME specialists. Expertise across multi-cloud environments, CI/CD tooling, modern development pipelines, and security engineering best practices. Outstanding communication and stakeholder management skills Desirable Experience working in a central government digital or technology context. Understanding of identity services, user verification, or sensitive personal data environments. Familiarity with AI governance and security implications. If interested, please apply and I will be in touch to set up a confidential conversation later today. GCS is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
10/12/2025
Contractor
Senior Programme Manager - SOC Build (Greenfield Government SOC Programme) Contract: 2+ Years Location: UK Hybrid / Remote Clearance: SC (or willing to obtain) Sector: Central Government / Cyber Security Programme Value: Multi-year, multi-million-pound SOC transformation programme Role Summary The Senior Programme Manager will lead the end-to-end delivery of a new greenfield Security Operations Centre (SOC) for a major central government organisation. This includes replacing legacy security services, modernising fragmented tooling, and delivering an integrated, end-to-end cyber capability across cloud-based digital platforms. This role is suited to a senior delivery leader with deep experience building SOC capabilities from scratch within government or similarly regulated environments, and who can manage a complex supplier ecosystem, specialist SMEs, and multi-year SOW-based contracts. Key Responsibilities Programme Leadership & Delivery Lead strategic planning, mobilisation, and delivery of the multi-year SOC build across several Statements of Work. Establish programme governance and provide confidence to senior stakeholders across technology, security, operations, and digital service delivery. Drive a transformation approach focused on a complete overhaul , not iterative improvement. Greenfield SOC Build Oversee the creation of a full SOC capability including monitoring, incident response, digital forensics, analytics, and automation. Lead the consolidation and modernisation of a complex, fragmented tool and technology landscape. Ensure minimal disruption to operational delivery Security, Risk & Compliance Ensure the SOC architecture meets government-grade requirements around cyber risk, personal data protection, service continuity, and regulatory compliance. Work with SMEs and technical architects to support safe integration of AI-related tooling and align to emerging regulatory expectations. Stakeholder Engagement Communicate progress, risks, and decisions across senior leadership groups. Ensure the programme aligns with cross-government security principles and reuse-first technology strategies. Essential Experience Extensive experience building SOC capabilities from scratch within UK Government or highly regulated environments. Proven leadership of l arge, multi-year transformation programmes (Multi-millions ). Strong understanding of SOC operations, technology stacks, cloud security, and monitoring platforms. Experience coordinating multi-supplier ecosystems, including SME specialists. Expertise across multi-cloud environments, CI/CD tooling, modern development pipelines, and security engineering best practices. Outstanding communication and stakeholder management skills Desirable Experience working in a central government digital or technology context. Understanding of identity services, user verification, or sensitive personal data environments. Familiarity with AI governance and security implications. If interested, please apply and I will be in touch to set up a confidential conversation later today. GCS is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
Full Stack Developer C#, React, Azure DevOps Hybrid - Poole, Dorset (1 / 2 days per week in the office) 45,000 - 50,000 We're looking for a Full Stack Developer to join our agile software team and help build innovative, life-critical SaaS solutions for a global security company. You'll play a key role and be involved in all aspects of the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) including design, development, testing, deployment, release, and monitoring of applications. In addition to hands-on development, this role will take ownership of Azure DevOps pipelines, release management, and site reliability engineering (SRE) practices to ensure smooth, secure, and reliable delivery of our solutions. What You'll Do Design, develop, and maintain full stack applications using React, .NET Core, Entity Framework, RESTful APIs, and GraphQL. Build and enhance CI/CD pipelines to support automated testing, secure builds, and reliable deployments. Apply infrastructure-as-code practices and DevOps tooling to improve automation and consistency across environments. Work with the team to establish and follow best practices in software engineering, cloud security, and observability. Required Skills: Strong experience with .NET Core, C#, Entity Framework, and RESTful API development. Frontend expertise with React (TypeScript preferred). Hands-on experience with DevOps (pipelines, builds, releases). Understanding of site reliability engineering principles, including monitoring, logging, and incident response. Familiarity with SQL and relational databases. Knowledge of agile practices (Scrum/Kanban). Desirable skills/qualifications: Exposure to infrastructure as code (ARM/Bicep, Terraform, or similar). Experience with GraphQL (consuming or building APIs). Familiarity with Application Insights, Azure Monitor, or similar observability tools. Good understanding of cyber security. If you have the relevant skills for this role and are ready for the challenge, then please send your CV to (url removed) Spectrum IT Recruitment (South) Limited is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
10/12/2025
Full time
Full Stack Developer C#, React, Azure DevOps Hybrid - Poole, Dorset (1 / 2 days per week in the office) 45,000 - 50,000 We're looking for a Full Stack Developer to join our agile software team and help build innovative, life-critical SaaS solutions for a global security company. You'll play a key role and be involved in all aspects of the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) including design, development, testing, deployment, release, and monitoring of applications. In addition to hands-on development, this role will take ownership of Azure DevOps pipelines, release management, and site reliability engineering (SRE) practices to ensure smooth, secure, and reliable delivery of our solutions. What You'll Do Design, develop, and maintain full stack applications using React, .NET Core, Entity Framework, RESTful APIs, and GraphQL. Build and enhance CI/CD pipelines to support automated testing, secure builds, and reliable deployments. Apply infrastructure-as-code practices and DevOps tooling to improve automation and consistency across environments. Work with the team to establish and follow best practices in software engineering, cloud security, and observability. Required Skills: Strong experience with .NET Core, C#, Entity Framework, and RESTful API development. Frontend expertise with React (TypeScript preferred). Hands-on experience with DevOps (pipelines, builds, releases). Understanding of site reliability engineering principles, including monitoring, logging, and incident response. Familiarity with SQL and relational databases. Knowledge of agile practices (Scrum/Kanban). Desirable skills/qualifications: Exposure to infrastructure as code (ARM/Bicep, Terraform, or similar). Experience with GraphQL (consuming or building APIs). Familiarity with Application Insights, Azure Monitor, or similar observability tools. Good understanding of cyber security. If you have the relevant skills for this role and are ready for the challenge, then please send your CV to (url removed) Spectrum IT Recruitment (South) Limited is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
IT Manager Hybrid Role - Midlands based with travel to various sites. Up to 75,000 plus car allowance, and annual performance related bonus. I am working with a rapidly growing business in the Midlands area. They are looking for an IT Manager to join them and oversee the planning and delivery of the IT Roadmap. They are looking for someone who has both hands-on capabilities, as well as a strategic mindset and excellent stakeholder communication. Although the bulk of the work within will be carried out by trusted MSP partners, you should be hands on enough to be able to course correct and provide clear instruction. The ability to carry out the work yourself is important when guiding others on decisions and configurations. You will need to carry out some high level, hands on support when needed. This is a hands-on IT Manager role, needed to support the continued growth and the integration of businesses acquisitions. You'll be the technical guru within the business covering a wide range of responsibilities. You will have no direct reports, you will be managing the delivery from third-party, and vendors. The ideal candidate will have come from a large company, with experience influencing others, engaging internal and external stakeholders, working alongside MSP support, and Vendors, whilst keeping your skills up to date in a hands-on capacity. You will be visiting multiple sites across various locations and can expect to travel on average 3 days per week to either your base location office, or other site locations. Responsibilities Architectural Decision Making - Design, Oversee, and implement the Technology roadmap Hands on delivery when needed Oversight of Cyber Security delivery Stakeholder Management Project Delivery - working closely with IT project managers Vendor and 3p Management Introduction and oversight of Governance, Risk, and Compliance Experience required: Microsoft 365 Experience with on prem to cloud migration Organisational transformation experience - e.g. new systems implementation, Integration of systems, optimisation of data Vendor management Stakeholder Management - internal and external Driver's licence is required Desirable experience: Experience with work management software such as JobLogic, Jobber, SimPRO or similar - implementation, enhancement, and rollout Knowledge of Cyber Security PowerBI - knowledge or experience producing and maintaining reports. This is an urgent vacancy, if you are interested then please apply quoting reference: LIRAR(phone number removed) JobLogic Jobber SimPRO Microsoft365 PowerBI CyberSecurity Cyber Security Firewall AntiVirus Vendor Management IT Manager Head of IT Infrastructure Manager MSP negotiation stakeholder management JobLogic Jobber SimPRO Microsoft365 PowerBI CyberSecurity Cyber Security Firewall AntiVirus Vendor Management IT Manager Head of IT Infrastructure Manager MSP negotiation stakeholder management JobLogic Jobber SimPRO Microsoft365 PowerBI CyberSecurity Cyber Security Firewall AntiVirus Vendor Management IT Manager Head of IT Infrastructure Manager MSP negotiation stakeholder management JobLogic Jobber SimPRO Microsoft365 PowerBI CyberSecurity Cyber Security Firewall AntiVirus Vendor Management IT Manager Head of IT Infrastructure Manager MSP negotiation stakeholder management JobLogic Jobber SimPRO Microsoft365 PowerBI CyberSecurity Cyber Security Firewall AntiVirus Vendor Management IT Manager Head of IT Infrastructure Manager MSP negotiation stakeholder management Governance Governance Governance Governance GRC GRC GRC GRC Compliance Compliance Compliance Compliance Compliance If you are interested in this position please click 'apply'. Hunter Selection Limited is a recruitment consultancy with offices UK wide, specialising in permanent & contract roles within Engineering & Manufacturing, IT & Digital, Science & Technology and Service & Sales sectors. Please note as we receive a high level of applications we can only respond to applicants whose skills & qualifications are suitable for this position. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business.
10/12/2025
Full time
IT Manager Hybrid Role - Midlands based with travel to various sites. Up to 75,000 plus car allowance, and annual performance related bonus. I am working with a rapidly growing business in the Midlands area. They are looking for an IT Manager to join them and oversee the planning and delivery of the IT Roadmap. They are looking for someone who has both hands-on capabilities, as well as a strategic mindset and excellent stakeholder communication. Although the bulk of the work within will be carried out by trusted MSP partners, you should be hands on enough to be able to course correct and provide clear instruction. The ability to carry out the work yourself is important when guiding others on decisions and configurations. You will need to carry out some high level, hands on support when needed. This is a hands-on IT Manager role, needed to support the continued growth and the integration of businesses acquisitions. You'll be the technical guru within the business covering a wide range of responsibilities. You will have no direct reports, you will be managing the delivery from third-party, and vendors. The ideal candidate will have come from a large company, with experience influencing others, engaging internal and external stakeholders, working alongside MSP support, and Vendors, whilst keeping your skills up to date in a hands-on capacity. You will be visiting multiple sites across various locations and can expect to travel on average 3 days per week to either your base location office, or other site locations. Responsibilities Architectural Decision Making - Design, Oversee, and implement the Technology roadmap Hands on delivery when needed Oversight of Cyber Security delivery Stakeholder Management Project Delivery - working closely with IT project managers Vendor and 3p Management Introduction and oversight of Governance, Risk, and Compliance Experience required: Microsoft 365 Experience with on prem to cloud migration Organisational transformation experience - e.g. new systems implementation, Integration of systems, optimisation of data Vendor management Stakeholder Management - internal and external Driver's licence is required Desirable experience: Experience with work management software such as JobLogic, Jobber, SimPRO or similar - implementation, enhancement, and rollout Knowledge of Cyber Security PowerBI - knowledge or experience producing and maintaining reports. This is an urgent vacancy, if you are interested then please apply quoting reference: LIRAR(phone number removed) JobLogic Jobber SimPRO Microsoft365 PowerBI CyberSecurity Cyber Security Firewall AntiVirus Vendor Management IT Manager Head of IT Infrastructure Manager MSP negotiation stakeholder management JobLogic Jobber SimPRO Microsoft365 PowerBI CyberSecurity Cyber Security Firewall AntiVirus Vendor Management IT Manager Head of IT Infrastructure Manager MSP negotiation stakeholder management JobLogic Jobber SimPRO Microsoft365 PowerBI CyberSecurity Cyber Security Firewall AntiVirus Vendor Management IT Manager Head of IT Infrastructure Manager MSP negotiation stakeholder management JobLogic Jobber SimPRO Microsoft365 PowerBI CyberSecurity Cyber Security Firewall AntiVirus Vendor Management IT Manager Head of IT Infrastructure Manager MSP negotiation stakeholder management JobLogic Jobber SimPRO Microsoft365 PowerBI CyberSecurity Cyber Security Firewall AntiVirus Vendor Management IT Manager Head of IT Infrastructure Manager MSP negotiation stakeholder management Governance Governance Governance Governance GRC GRC GRC GRC Compliance Compliance Compliance Compliance Compliance If you are interested in this position please click 'apply'. Hunter Selection Limited is a recruitment consultancy with offices UK wide, specialising in permanent & contract roles within Engineering & Manufacturing, IT & Digital, Science & Technology and Service & Sales sectors. Please note as we receive a high level of applications we can only respond to applicants whose skills & qualifications are suitable for this position. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business.
Director / Head of Security Operations (Greenfield SOC Build - Central Government) Contract: 2+ Years Location: UK Hybrid / Remote Clearance: SC Desirable Sector: Central Government / Cyber Security Leadership Position Overview This appointment represents a rare opportunity to lead the establishment of a new, world-class Security Operations capability for a major central government organisation. The Director / Head of Security Operations will take ownership of defining the vision, shaping the security operating environment, and leading the implementation of a fully modernised SOC that underpins high-assurance digital services at national scale. Rather than inheriting an existing function, the successful candidate will design and build the SOC from the ground up-setting strategic direction, selecting and integrating technologies, forming specialist teams, and embedding a proactive, intelligence-led security culture. This role requires a senior cyber leader who has successfully created or transformed SOC environments in government or other highly regulated sectors and who is comfortable operating at the intersection of strategy, architecture, and operational delivery. Core Areas of Accountability 1. Strategic Leadership and SOC Direction Establish the long-term vision, purpose, and operating construct for a modern, scalable SOC capable of supporting sensitive, high-volume government digital services. Set out the capability roadmap, defining service layers, command structure, resourcing needs, and maturity targets. Produce a SOC blueprint that supports reuse, standardisation, and extensibility across wider government environments. 2. Creation of the SOC Capability Build out the full operational capability, including monitoring, detection engineering, cyber analytics, threat intelligence, forensics, and incident response. Lead the selection, integration, and alignment of tools, platforms, and cloud-native services into a unified security ecosystem. Embed automation-first and AI-enhanced approaches to uplift detection, response speed, and operational resilience. 3. Security Governance, Assurance and Risk Ownership Provide authoritative leadership across cyber risk, operational assurance, investigative processes, and security governance frameworks. Ensure the SOC supports stringent data protection, identity management, and access control requirements, including PIM/PAM. Develop coherent processes for resilience, escalation, containment, and recovery across critical services. 4. Supplier, SME and Ecosystem Coordination Direct a blended model of internal teams, external partners, SMEs, and specialist consultancies. Hold delivery partners to account for performance, quality, and alignment with the SOC strategy. Oversee the technical and commercial evolution of services delivered under multi-year Statements of Work. 5. Stakeholder Influence and Organisational Alignment Act as the senior cyber representative for the programme, engaging Directors, C-level leaders, digital delivery groups, architects, and operational teams. Shape security behaviours, embed best practice, and develop a culture of proactive defence across the organisation. Support wider transformation initiatives by advising on security patterns, architectural direction, and investment priorities. Required Background and Expertise Leadership experience as Head of SOC, SOC Director, or senior cyber operations leader within central government or a high-assurance regulated environment. Proven track record of building SOC capabilities from scratch, including technology architecture, operating models, and service frameworks. Deep knowledge of SOC functions, cloud-native defence approaches, security engineering practices, and modern detection and response architectures. Strong understanding of identity security, privileged access, data protection controls, and secure-by-design principles. Experience governing multi-supplier environments and leading multidisciplinary cyber teams. Strong familiarity with cloud platforms (including Azure, AWS and multi-cloud), automation tooling, Terraform, CI/CD pipelines, GitHub, and security-focused scripting such as Python or JavaScript. Desirable Attributes Experience contributing to or defining AI-related security strategies, including risk assessment and regulatory interpretation. Background developing reusable or exemplar operating models that can scale across multiple business units or departments. Ability to thrive in an environment undergoing significant modernisation and organisational change. If interested, please apply and I will be in touch to set up a confidential conversation later today. GCS is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
10/12/2025
Contractor
Director / Head of Security Operations (Greenfield SOC Build - Central Government) Contract: 2+ Years Location: UK Hybrid / Remote Clearance: SC Desirable Sector: Central Government / Cyber Security Leadership Position Overview This appointment represents a rare opportunity to lead the establishment of a new, world-class Security Operations capability for a major central government organisation. The Director / Head of Security Operations will take ownership of defining the vision, shaping the security operating environment, and leading the implementation of a fully modernised SOC that underpins high-assurance digital services at national scale. Rather than inheriting an existing function, the successful candidate will design and build the SOC from the ground up-setting strategic direction, selecting and integrating technologies, forming specialist teams, and embedding a proactive, intelligence-led security culture. This role requires a senior cyber leader who has successfully created or transformed SOC environments in government or other highly regulated sectors and who is comfortable operating at the intersection of strategy, architecture, and operational delivery. Core Areas of Accountability 1. Strategic Leadership and SOC Direction Establish the long-term vision, purpose, and operating construct for a modern, scalable SOC capable of supporting sensitive, high-volume government digital services. Set out the capability roadmap, defining service layers, command structure, resourcing needs, and maturity targets. Produce a SOC blueprint that supports reuse, standardisation, and extensibility across wider government environments. 2. Creation of the SOC Capability Build out the full operational capability, including monitoring, detection engineering, cyber analytics, threat intelligence, forensics, and incident response. Lead the selection, integration, and alignment of tools, platforms, and cloud-native services into a unified security ecosystem. Embed automation-first and AI-enhanced approaches to uplift detection, response speed, and operational resilience. 3. Security Governance, Assurance and Risk Ownership Provide authoritative leadership across cyber risk, operational assurance, investigative processes, and security governance frameworks. Ensure the SOC supports stringent data protection, identity management, and access control requirements, including PIM/PAM. Develop coherent processes for resilience, escalation, containment, and recovery across critical services. 4. Supplier, SME and Ecosystem Coordination Direct a blended model of internal teams, external partners, SMEs, and specialist consultancies. Hold delivery partners to account for performance, quality, and alignment with the SOC strategy. Oversee the technical and commercial evolution of services delivered under multi-year Statements of Work. 5. Stakeholder Influence and Organisational Alignment Act as the senior cyber representative for the programme, engaging Directors, C-level leaders, digital delivery groups, architects, and operational teams. Shape security behaviours, embed best practice, and develop a culture of proactive defence across the organisation. Support wider transformation initiatives by advising on security patterns, architectural direction, and investment priorities. Required Background and Expertise Leadership experience as Head of SOC, SOC Director, or senior cyber operations leader within central government or a high-assurance regulated environment. Proven track record of building SOC capabilities from scratch, including technology architecture, operating models, and service frameworks. Deep knowledge of SOC functions, cloud-native defence approaches, security engineering practices, and modern detection and response architectures. Strong understanding of identity security, privileged access, data protection controls, and secure-by-design principles. Experience governing multi-supplier environments and leading multidisciplinary cyber teams. Strong familiarity with cloud platforms (including Azure, AWS and multi-cloud), automation tooling, Terraform, CI/CD pipelines, GitHub, and security-focused scripting such as Python or JavaScript. Desirable Attributes Experience contributing to or defining AI-related security strategies, including risk assessment and regulatory interpretation. Background developing reusable or exemplar operating models that can scale across multiple business units or departments. Ability to thrive in an environment undergoing significant modernisation and organisational change. If interested, please apply and I will be in touch to set up a confidential conversation later today. GCS is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
IT Manager Hybrid Role - Milton Keynes patch with travel to various sites. Up to 75,000 plus car allowance, and annual performance related bonus. I am working with a rapidly growing business in the Milton Keynes area. They are looking for an IT Manager to join them and oversee the planning and delivery of the IT Roadmap. They are looking for someone who has both hands-on capabilities, as well as a strategic mindset and excellent stakeholder communication. Although the bulk of the work within will be carried out by trusted MSP partners, you should be hands on enough to be able to course correct and provide clear instruction. The ability to carry out the work yourself is important when guiding others on decisions and configurations. You will need to carry out some high level, hands on support when needed. This is a hands-on IT Manager role, needed to support the continued growth as well as the integration of businesses that have been acquired. You'll be the technical guru within the business covering a wide range of responsibilities. You will have no direct reports, you will be managing the delivery from third-party, and vendors. The ideal candidate will have come from a large company, with experience influencing others, engaging internal and external stakeholders, working alongside MSP support, and Vendors, whilst keeping your skills up to date in a hands-on capacity. You will be visiting multiple sites across various locations and can expect to travel on average 3 days per week to either your base location office, or other site locations. Responsibilities Architectural Decision Making - Design, Oversee, and implement the Technology roadmap Hands on delivery when needed Oversight of Cyber Security delivery Stakeholder Management Project Delivery - working closely with IT project managers Vendor and 3p Management Introduction and oversight of Governance, Risk and Compliance Experience required: Microsoft 365 Experience with on prem to cloud migration Organisational transformation experience - e.g. new systems implementation, Integration of systems, optimisation of data Vendor management Stakeholder Management - internal and external Driver's licence is required Desirable experience: Experience with work management software such as JobLogic, Jobber, SimPRO or similar - implementation, enhancement, and rollout Knowledge of Cyber Security PowerBI - knowledge or experience producing and maintaining reports. This is an urgent vacancy, if you are interested then please apply quoting reference: LIRAR(phone number removed) JobLogic Jobber SimPRO Microsoft365 PowerBI CyberSecurity Cyber Security Firewall AntiVirus Vendor Management IT Manager Head of IT Infrastructure Manager MSP negotiation stakeholder management JobLogic Jobber SimPRO Microsoft365 PowerBI CyberSecurity Cyber Security Firewall AntiVirus Vendor Management IT Manager Head of IT Infrastructure Manager MSP negotiation stakeholder management JobLogic Jobber SimPRO Microsoft365 PowerBI CyberSecurity Cyber Security Firewall AntiVirus Vendor Management IT Manager Head of IT Infrastructure Manager MSP negotiation stakeholder management JobLogic Jobber SimPRO Microsoft365 PowerBI CyberSecurity Cyber Security Firewall AntiVirus Vendor Management IT Manager Head of IT Infrastructure Manager MSP negotiation stakeholder management JobLogic Jobber SimPRO Microsoft365 PowerBI CyberSecurity Cyber Security Firewall AntiVirus Vendor Management IT Manager Head of IT Infrastructure Manager MSP negotiation stakeholder management Governance Governance Governance Governance GRC GRC GRC GRC Compliance Compliance Compliance Compliance Compliance If you are interested in this position please click 'apply'. Hunter Selection Limited is a recruitment consultancy with offices UK wide, specialising in permanent & contract roles within Engineering & Manufacturing, IT & Digital, Science & Technology and Service & Sales sectors. Please note as we receive a high level of applications we can only respond to applicants whose skills & qualifications are suitable for this position. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business.
10/12/2025
Full time
IT Manager Hybrid Role - Milton Keynes patch with travel to various sites. Up to 75,000 plus car allowance, and annual performance related bonus. I am working with a rapidly growing business in the Milton Keynes area. They are looking for an IT Manager to join them and oversee the planning and delivery of the IT Roadmap. They are looking for someone who has both hands-on capabilities, as well as a strategic mindset and excellent stakeholder communication. Although the bulk of the work within will be carried out by trusted MSP partners, you should be hands on enough to be able to course correct and provide clear instruction. The ability to carry out the work yourself is important when guiding others on decisions and configurations. You will need to carry out some high level, hands on support when needed. This is a hands-on IT Manager role, needed to support the continued growth as well as the integration of businesses that have been acquired. You'll be the technical guru within the business covering a wide range of responsibilities. You will have no direct reports, you will be managing the delivery from third-party, and vendors. The ideal candidate will have come from a large company, with experience influencing others, engaging internal and external stakeholders, working alongside MSP support, and Vendors, whilst keeping your skills up to date in a hands-on capacity. You will be visiting multiple sites across various locations and can expect to travel on average 3 days per week to either your base location office, or other site locations. Responsibilities Architectural Decision Making - Design, Oversee, and implement the Technology roadmap Hands on delivery when needed Oversight of Cyber Security delivery Stakeholder Management Project Delivery - working closely with IT project managers Vendor and 3p Management Introduction and oversight of Governance, Risk and Compliance Experience required: Microsoft 365 Experience with on prem to cloud migration Organisational transformation experience - e.g. new systems implementation, Integration of systems, optimisation of data Vendor management Stakeholder Management - internal and external Driver's licence is required Desirable experience: Experience with work management software such as JobLogic, Jobber, SimPRO or similar - implementation, enhancement, and rollout Knowledge of Cyber Security PowerBI - knowledge or experience producing and maintaining reports. This is an urgent vacancy, if you are interested then please apply quoting reference: LIRAR(phone number removed) JobLogic Jobber SimPRO Microsoft365 PowerBI CyberSecurity Cyber Security Firewall AntiVirus Vendor Management IT Manager Head of IT Infrastructure Manager MSP negotiation stakeholder management JobLogic Jobber SimPRO Microsoft365 PowerBI CyberSecurity Cyber Security Firewall AntiVirus Vendor Management IT Manager Head of IT Infrastructure Manager MSP negotiation stakeholder management JobLogic Jobber SimPRO Microsoft365 PowerBI CyberSecurity Cyber Security Firewall AntiVirus Vendor Management IT Manager Head of IT Infrastructure Manager MSP negotiation stakeholder management JobLogic Jobber SimPRO Microsoft365 PowerBI CyberSecurity Cyber Security Firewall AntiVirus Vendor Management IT Manager Head of IT Infrastructure Manager MSP negotiation stakeholder management JobLogic Jobber SimPRO Microsoft365 PowerBI CyberSecurity Cyber Security Firewall AntiVirus Vendor Management IT Manager Head of IT Infrastructure Manager MSP negotiation stakeholder management Governance Governance Governance Governance GRC GRC GRC GRC Compliance Compliance Compliance Compliance Compliance If you are interested in this position please click 'apply'. Hunter Selection Limited is a recruitment consultancy with offices UK wide, specialising in permanent & contract roles within Engineering & Manufacturing, IT & Digital, Science & Technology and Service & Sales sectors. Please note as we receive a high level of applications we can only respond to applicants whose skills & qualifications are suitable for this position. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business.
Job Title: Lecturer in Computing - Digital and T Levels (FE) Location: Birmingham Salary: £35,608 - £43,482 per annum - AC2 Job type: Permanent, Full time / Fixed term up to 12 months UCB is an equal opportunities employer. We are TEF rated Silver, with a Good Ofsted rating. The Role: Are you an experienced Lecturer in Computing - Digital and T Level in Further Education? Do you want to help shape a new multimillion-pound centre for Engineering, Digital and Sustainable Construction? Join our School of Engineering, Digital & Sustainable Construction as a Lecturer in Computing - Digital and T Levels (FE) . You'll deliver inspiring, inclusive teaching across areas such as Hardware, Networking, Cybersecurity, and Emerging Technologies, supporting students to succeed in: BTEC Level 2 Information & Creative Technology BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma in Computing (RQF) Digital T Levels Access to HE Computer Science What We're Looking For: A degree in IT/Computer Science (or equivalent) is required. A teaching qualification is not essential for the role, as full support will be provided to help you achieve it. You'll bring credible computing expertise-through industry experience or strong technical skills-and the ability to design engaging, blended learning. We're particularly interested in applicants with hands-on skills in hardware setup, networking, and cybersecurity , including configuring, maintaining, and troubleshooting IT systems. In return, you'll join a collaborative, innovative department that values professional growth and employer engagement to keep learning relevant and career-focused. If you're ready to help students gain the skills the digital economy demands, we'd love to hear from you. Benefits: Generous allocation of annual leave 38 days' paid leave per year 12 Bank Holidays & Concessionary Days Excellent Teachers' Pension Scheme Employer Contributions - 28.6% Subsidised private healthcare provided by Aviva including a Digital GP Service. Employee Assistance Programme inclusive of counselling services, financial wellbeing support and bereavement support Annual health MOTs with our Registered Nurse Excellent staff development opportunities including professional qualification sponsorship A variety of salary sacrifice schemes including technology and cycle. Heavily-subsidised on-site car parking in central Birmingham Free on-site gym membership Extra Information: All applicants for employment at the University will be expected to demonstrate an understanding of the principles of Safeguarding and the PREVENT agenda in the context of further and higher education. Closing Date - Sunday 4th January 2026. Interview Date - TBC. Please click APPLY to be redirected to our website to complete an application form. Candidates with experience or relevant job titles of; Computing Lecturer, Tech Lecturer, Computing Tutor, Computing Teacher, Cloud Technician, IT Support Engineer, IT Service Engineer, Service Desk Technician, IT Support Technician, Cloud Support Engineer, Support Technician, 1st Line Support Engineer, IT Support, IT Systems Support may also be considered for this role.
10/12/2025
Full time
Job Title: Lecturer in Computing - Digital and T Levels (FE) Location: Birmingham Salary: £35,608 - £43,482 per annum - AC2 Job type: Permanent, Full time / Fixed term up to 12 months UCB is an equal opportunities employer. We are TEF rated Silver, with a Good Ofsted rating. The Role: Are you an experienced Lecturer in Computing - Digital and T Level in Further Education? Do you want to help shape a new multimillion-pound centre for Engineering, Digital and Sustainable Construction? Join our School of Engineering, Digital & Sustainable Construction as a Lecturer in Computing - Digital and T Levels (FE) . You'll deliver inspiring, inclusive teaching across areas such as Hardware, Networking, Cybersecurity, and Emerging Technologies, supporting students to succeed in: BTEC Level 2 Information & Creative Technology BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma in Computing (RQF) Digital T Levels Access to HE Computer Science What We're Looking For: A degree in IT/Computer Science (or equivalent) is required. A teaching qualification is not essential for the role, as full support will be provided to help you achieve it. You'll bring credible computing expertise-through industry experience or strong technical skills-and the ability to design engaging, blended learning. We're particularly interested in applicants with hands-on skills in hardware setup, networking, and cybersecurity , including configuring, maintaining, and troubleshooting IT systems. In return, you'll join a collaborative, innovative department that values professional growth and employer engagement to keep learning relevant and career-focused. If you're ready to help students gain the skills the digital economy demands, we'd love to hear from you. Benefits: Generous allocation of annual leave 38 days' paid leave per year 12 Bank Holidays & Concessionary Days Excellent Teachers' Pension Scheme Employer Contributions - 28.6% Subsidised private healthcare provided by Aviva including a Digital GP Service. Employee Assistance Programme inclusive of counselling services, financial wellbeing support and bereavement support Annual health MOTs with our Registered Nurse Excellent staff development opportunities including professional qualification sponsorship A variety of salary sacrifice schemes including technology and cycle. Heavily-subsidised on-site car parking in central Birmingham Free on-site gym membership Extra Information: All applicants for employment at the University will be expected to demonstrate an understanding of the principles of Safeguarding and the PREVENT agenda in the context of further and higher education. Closing Date - Sunday 4th January 2026. Interview Date - TBC. Please click APPLY to be redirected to our website to complete an application form. Candidates with experience or relevant job titles of; Computing Lecturer, Tech Lecturer, Computing Tutor, Computing Teacher, Cloud Technician, IT Support Engineer, IT Service Engineer, Service Desk Technician, IT Support Technician, Cloud Support Engineer, Support Technician, 1st Line Support Engineer, IT Support, IT Systems Support may also be considered for this role.
About this role: We are supporting an AWE Burghfield project and are seeking a DV Cleared Senior Software Engineer to take full responsibility for software delivery on a high-security, site-based controls and automation project. This is a senior-level role requiring strong Siemens PLC and HMI experience, leadership capability, and proven delivery within regulated defence or nuclear environments. The successful candidate will play a key role in software design, on-site testing and commissioning, client liaison, and the mentoring of junior engineers, ensuring projects are delivered safely, on time, and to the highest quality standards. Job Responsibilities: Act as the site-based Senior Software Engineer, responsible for all software activities on assigned AWE Burghfield projects Configure, develop and support Siemens PLC and HMI systems Configure and support Siemens SCALANCE and Siemens network switching equipment Produce and execute on-site software test documentation, including FAT and SAT Carry out on-site testing and commissioning of PLC-based control systems Lead software specification, design and implementation activities Liaise directly with the client to ensure successful software delivery and stakeholder satisfaction Lead, mentor and develop other software engineers on site Oversee software resources, workload planning and technical delivery across the project Ensure delivery of contracts on time, within budget and to agreed scope Ensure all work complies with internal QESH and Integrated Management Systems, as well as regulatory and legal requirements Drive continuous improvement, innovation and best practice in software engineering processes Demonstrate strong commitment to Quality, Health, Safety and Environmental standards at all times Experience Required: MOD DV Security Clearance (essential) Degree-qualified in a relevant engineering discipline Minimum 4+ years of Siemens software engineering experience, including leadership within project environments Strong hands-on experience with: Siemens PLC programming Siemens HMIs On-site commissioning and installation Proven experience within nuclear, defence or highly regulated environments Strong understanding of systems integration and industrial cyber security Experience delivering projects in line with budget, programme and quality requirements
10/12/2025
Contractor
About this role: We are supporting an AWE Burghfield project and are seeking a DV Cleared Senior Software Engineer to take full responsibility for software delivery on a high-security, site-based controls and automation project. This is a senior-level role requiring strong Siemens PLC and HMI experience, leadership capability, and proven delivery within regulated defence or nuclear environments. The successful candidate will play a key role in software design, on-site testing and commissioning, client liaison, and the mentoring of junior engineers, ensuring projects are delivered safely, on time, and to the highest quality standards. Job Responsibilities: Act as the site-based Senior Software Engineer, responsible for all software activities on assigned AWE Burghfield projects Configure, develop and support Siemens PLC and HMI systems Configure and support Siemens SCALANCE and Siemens network switching equipment Produce and execute on-site software test documentation, including FAT and SAT Carry out on-site testing and commissioning of PLC-based control systems Lead software specification, design and implementation activities Liaise directly with the client to ensure successful software delivery and stakeholder satisfaction Lead, mentor and develop other software engineers on site Oversee software resources, workload planning and technical delivery across the project Ensure delivery of contracts on time, within budget and to agreed scope Ensure all work complies with internal QESH and Integrated Management Systems, as well as regulatory and legal requirements Drive continuous improvement, innovation and best practice in software engineering processes Demonstrate strong commitment to Quality, Health, Safety and Environmental standards at all times Experience Required: MOD DV Security Clearance (essential) Degree-qualified in a relevant engineering discipline Minimum 4+ years of Siemens software engineering experience, including leadership within project environments Strong hands-on experience with: Siemens PLC programming Siemens HMIs On-site commissioning and installation Proven experience within nuclear, defence or highly regulated environments Strong understanding of systems integration and industrial cyber security Experience delivering projects in line with budget, programme and quality requirements
Join us as a MongoDB Engineer at Barclays where you'll effectively monitor and maintain the bank's critical technology infrastructure and resolve more multi-faceted technical issues, whilst minimizing disruption to operations. In this role you will apply software engineering techniques, automation, and best practices in incident response, to ensure the reliability, availability, and scalability of the systems, platforms, and technology through them. To be successful as a MongoDB Engineer, you should have: Experience in Ansible for database server configurations Experience in devops automation tools such as git, JIRA and database CI/CD tools A good working knowledge of coaching SRE practices across large organisation or multifaceted teams A working knowledge of MongoDB Some other highly valued skills may include: Practical experience of containers and Kubernetes Experience with scripting languages (e.g. python, bash) for automation / migration tasks 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 will be based in our Knutsford or Glasgow location. 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.
10/12/2025
Full time
Join us as a MongoDB Engineer at Barclays where you'll effectively monitor and maintain the bank's critical technology infrastructure and resolve more multi-faceted technical issues, whilst minimizing disruption to operations. In this role you will apply software engineering techniques, automation, and best practices in incident response, to ensure the reliability, availability, and scalability of the systems, platforms, and technology through them. To be successful as a MongoDB Engineer, you should have: Experience in Ansible for database server configurations Experience in devops automation tools such as git, JIRA and database CI/CD tools A good working knowledge of coaching SRE practices across large organisation or multifaceted teams A working knowledge of MongoDB Some other highly valued skills may include: Practical experience of containers and Kubernetes Experience with scripting languages (e.g. python, bash) for automation / migration tasks 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 will be based in our Knutsford or Glasgow location. 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.
Join Barclays as a Mainframe DB2 System Specialist, where you'll install, configure, and maintain the IBM DB2 system to ensure strong performance and reliability. You'll play a key role in enhancing the Mainframe Automation environment, streamlining manual processes through automation to reduce risk and increase efficiency. We're seeking candidates with hands-on mainframe installation experience, ideally involving IBM DB2 system tools or similar mainframe technologies. To be successful in this role, you will need the following: Proven experience in the installation, maintenance, and upgrade of IBM DB2 and related tools (e.g., DB2 CA, DB2 Connect, Data Studio, etc.). Strong working knowledge of mainframe operating system tools, including TSO, JCL, REXX, SQL, and others. Several years of hands-on experience as a DB2 Systems Programmer. Solid understanding of system performance, optimisation, and monitoring techniques. Other highly valued skills include: Experience with DevOps tooling, such as VS Code, Db2 Developer Extensions, and similar technologies. Knowledge of z/OSMF. Familiarity with Broadcom and IBM Db2 tools. Understanding of Db2 internals 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. The successful candidate can be based in Knutsford (Radbroke Hall) or Glasgow Campus. 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 Advise and influence decision making, contribute to policy development and take responsibility for operational effectiveness. Collaborate closely with other functions/business divisions. Lead collaborative assignments and guide team members through structured assignments, identify the need for the inclusion of other areas of specialisation to complete assignments. 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.
10/12/2025
Full time
Join Barclays as a Mainframe DB2 System Specialist, where you'll install, configure, and maintain the IBM DB2 system to ensure strong performance and reliability. You'll play a key role in enhancing the Mainframe Automation environment, streamlining manual processes through automation to reduce risk and increase efficiency. We're seeking candidates with hands-on mainframe installation experience, ideally involving IBM DB2 system tools or similar mainframe technologies. To be successful in this role, you will need the following: Proven experience in the installation, maintenance, and upgrade of IBM DB2 and related tools (e.g., DB2 CA, DB2 Connect, Data Studio, etc.). Strong working knowledge of mainframe operating system tools, including TSO, JCL, REXX, SQL, and others. Several years of hands-on experience as a DB2 Systems Programmer. Solid understanding of system performance, optimisation, and monitoring techniques. Other highly valued skills include: Experience with DevOps tooling, such as VS Code, Db2 Developer Extensions, and similar technologies. Knowledge of z/OSMF. Familiarity with Broadcom and IBM Db2 tools. Understanding of Db2 internals 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. The successful candidate can be based in Knutsford (Radbroke Hall) or Glasgow Campus. 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 Advise and influence decision making, contribute to policy development and take responsibility for operational effectiveness. Collaborate closely with other functions/business divisions. Lead collaborative assignments and guide team members through structured assignments, identify the need for the inclusion of other areas of specialisation to complete assignments. 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.
Product Data Analyst Salary: 65,000 - 75,000 Location: Fully Remote We are currently looking for an Product Data Analyst to join a fast-growing , innovative , and data-driven tech team within a global cybersecurity education company. You'll play a pivotal role in shaping data strategy and delivering insights that drive smarter decisions across the business. As an Product Data Analyst, you'll own the full data journey, from managing pipelines and creating models to developing visualisations that help teams understand user behaviour and business performance. This is a high-impact role, giving you the chance to transform complex data into meaningful stories that influence strategy and product direction. The Opportunity As part of a rapidly scaling technology company, you'll work with modern data tools to deliver real-time insights and automation. This Product Data Analyst role stands out because you'll have genuine ownership of analytics and visibility across the organisation, not just building dashboards, but defining how data drives growth. Key Responsibilities: Design, build, and maintain data models and pipelines. Create engaging dashboards and visualisations to present findings to non-technical audiences. Collaborate with stakeholders to translate business needs into data-driven outcomes. Use analytics to uncover trends, opportunities, and risks that shape company strategy. Champion data best practices and innovation within the wider team. What's in it for you? Competitive salary (based on geography and experience). Fully remote working - work from anywhere in the world. 2,500 personal development budget for certifications, training, and learning. Health insurance (where applicable). Skills and Experience Must Have: 2+ years' experience as a Data Analyst, Data Engineer, or Analytics Engineer. dbt Advanced SQL skills and experience with data visualisation tools (Tableau preferred). Knowledge of data modelling, warehousing, and analytics best practices. Strong communication skills with the ability to explain technical findings clearly. Nice to Have: Exposure to event-based analytics and user behaviour tracking. Understanding of machine learning models and techniques. Experience in a start-up or fast-scaling tech environment. If you'd like to be considered for this exciting Product Data Analyst opportunity and think you'd be a great fit, please click the Apply button below to submit your CV. We look forward to hearing from you!
10/12/2025
Full time
Product Data Analyst Salary: 65,000 - 75,000 Location: Fully Remote We are currently looking for an Product Data Analyst to join a fast-growing , innovative , and data-driven tech team within a global cybersecurity education company. You'll play a pivotal role in shaping data strategy and delivering insights that drive smarter decisions across the business. As an Product Data Analyst, you'll own the full data journey, from managing pipelines and creating models to developing visualisations that help teams understand user behaviour and business performance. This is a high-impact role, giving you the chance to transform complex data into meaningful stories that influence strategy and product direction. The Opportunity As part of a rapidly scaling technology company, you'll work with modern data tools to deliver real-time insights and automation. This Product Data Analyst role stands out because you'll have genuine ownership of analytics and visibility across the organisation, not just building dashboards, but defining how data drives growth. Key Responsibilities: Design, build, and maintain data models and pipelines. Create engaging dashboards and visualisations to present findings to non-technical audiences. Collaborate with stakeholders to translate business needs into data-driven outcomes. Use analytics to uncover trends, opportunities, and risks that shape company strategy. Champion data best practices and innovation within the wider team. What's in it for you? Competitive salary (based on geography and experience). Fully remote working - work from anywhere in the world. 2,500 personal development budget for certifications, training, and learning. Health insurance (where applicable). Skills and Experience Must Have: 2+ years' experience as a Data Analyst, Data Engineer, or Analytics Engineer. dbt Advanced SQL skills and experience with data visualisation tools (Tableau preferred). Knowledge of data modelling, warehousing, and analytics best practices. Strong communication skills with the ability to explain technical findings clearly. Nice to Have: Exposure to event-based analytics and user behaviour tracking. Understanding of machine learning models and techniques. Experience in a start-up or fast-scaling tech environment. If you'd like to be considered for this exciting Product Data Analyst opportunity and think you'd be a great fit, please click the Apply button below to submit your CV. We look forward to hearing from you!
