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

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

Senior Backend Engineer (PHP) - Fareham - £60k + bonus and benefits (office based for the first 3 months and then hybrid thereafter) Tech: OOP, PHP, MySQL, GitFocus: TDD, Agile, systems optimisation & Greenfield developmentBonus: Kubernetes, AWS/GCP, Docker An exciting new opportunity for a Senior Backend Engineer to join an entrepreneurial business based in Fareham. Working within a dedicated LAMP environment and reporting to the project manager, you will be helping to plan and develop the product and its internal driven websites, data migration and help with support and maintenance of security and storage services. This innovative technology company have several brands specialising in a variety of high tech solutions including security, data backup and cloud storage platforms. You will be using latest release PHP and web technology including XHTML, CSS, jQuery and Agile/Scum methodology. The work is aimed at more back end development with an emphasis on Agile processes, systems optimisation, TDD and embracing modern development practices. The company also uses PHPUnit / Selenium to ensure high standards of development. Desired skill set that includes: OOP PHP5+ MySQL Git Beneficial Skills: Kubernetes Google Cloud / AWS Docker Load Balancing TDD Code Review The company offer an unrivalled volume of new projects, Greenfield development and the opportunity to work with and learn from some of the sharpest developers in the area. On top of a competitive salary the company offer some fantastic financial and lifestyle benefits including; free access to local gym and health spa, onsite chef (free cooked breakfast & lunch!), childcare vouchers, cycle to work scheme, pension, BUPA healthcare. To be considered for this position please send your CV to or call Spectrum IT Recruitment (South) Limited is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

A growing UK software business is looking for a Cloud Engineer to help design, build and run secure, resilient cloud infrastructure across AWS and Azure . You'll play a key role in modernising platforms, migrating legacy services, and improving automation, observability and security across a multi-cloud estate. Cloud Engineer (AWS & Azure) Hybrid (2 days per month onsite) Location: Southampton What you'll be doing Designing, deploying and operating production cloud services across AWS & Azure (networking, storage, compute, app services). Building secure, resilient, observable infrastructure and services (monitoring, logging, tracing). Delivering cloud migration workstreams from traditional / on-prem environments into scalable cloud platforms. Automating infrastructure and deployments using IaC and CI/CD, with a strong focus on repeatability and reliability. Working closely with engineering and stakeholders to translate requirements into practical, supportable solutions. What we're looking for Strong, hands-on experience with AWS & Azure in production environments. Proven experience delivering cloud migrations (planning, build, cutover, optimisation). Good understanding of security and operational best practice (identity, access, hardening, monitoring, incident readiness). Comfort with automation and CI/CD (pipelines, deployment tooling, scripting). Clear communicator who can collaborate across teams. Technical environment (indicative) AWS: EC2, ECS, S3, RDS, VPC, Lambda, IAM Azure: Azure SQL, Entra ID, Azure DevOps, Container Apps, API Management, Functions IaC / Automation: Terraform / OpenTofu / Scalr, Octopus Deploy (or similar), Azure DevOps, PowerShell, Azure CLI Scripting: PowerShell, Python, Bash Containers: Docker, container registries (e.g., ACR) CI/CD: Azure DevOps Pipelines, YAML automation Observability: Datadog, Grafana Cloud, OpenTelemetry, CloudWatch, Prometheus, Loki Benefits (from day one) Up to 15% Bonus scheme 25 days annual leave + bank holidays Pension: 4% employer contribution when you contribute 5% Free onsite gym EV car scheme Healthcare scheme (incl. dental/eye care/treatments/diagnostics consultations) Death in service (3x salary) Employee Assistance Programme (24/7 counselling + legal/financial support + GP line) Paid volunteering day + fundraising opportunities Apply now or contact Chris Lynes at Spectrum IT Recruitment for more information. Spectrum IT Recruitment (South) Limited is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

Senior IT Infrastructure Engineer Annual Salary: £45,000 Location: Abingdon We are seeking a Senior IT Infrastructure Engineer to work for our client based in Abingdon - This role involves the implementation and ongoing management of their IT infrastructure across both on-premises and Azure cloud environments. The ideal candidate will be a proactive professional capable of leading projects from concept to completion and ensuring the delivery of robust, secure, and scalable infrastructure solutions. Day-to-day of the role: Implement and maintain hybrid infrastructure solutions (Azure + on-prem) that meet performance, security, and compliance requirements. Manage and optimise Windows Server, SQL Server, and Azure environments including Virtual Machines, Networking, Storage, Backup, and Monitoring. Maintain and secure Active Directory, Group Policy, DNS, DHCP, and Azure AD (Entra ID) synchronisation. Ensure high availability and resilience across all servers, networks, and databases supporting business-critical applications. Deliver advanced troubleshooting and root cause analysis for complex infrastructure issues. Proactively identify opportunities for improvement, automation, and optimisation across all infrastructure areas. Maintain alignment with Cyber Essentials Plus & GDPR, implement and manage endpoint protection, patch management, and vulnerability remediation. Ensure data protection and system continuity through effective backup, disaster recovery, and business continuity planning. Automate deployment and maintenance tasks using PowerShell, Azure Automation, or equivalent tools. Maintain infrastructure observability through tools and optimise cost, performance, and utilisation of Azure and on-prem resources. Required Skills & Qualifications: 10+ years hands-on experience in IT infrastructure roles, with at least 5 years in a senior or lead capacity. Strong expertise in Microsoft Azure IaaS & PaaS, Active Directory, Group Policy, DNS, DHCP, Windows Server , and SQL Server administration. Deep understanding of LAN/WAN design, VLANs, VPNs, routing, switching, and firewall management. Experience with Microsoft 365, Intune, and Endpoint Manager. Advanced PowerShell scripting and automation skills. Proven experience managing secure environments aligned with Cyber Essentials Plus or ISO 27001. Ability to work independently, prioritise effectively, and deliver projects to completion with minimal supervision. Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or equivalent experience. Desirable certifications include Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate (AZ-104) or Azure Solutions Architect Expert (AZ-305), MCSE, CompTIA Network+, ITIL Foundation. If you are interested in this position please apply online or for more information please contact me on

IT Service Manager Position: Service Manager Location: Ringwood, Hampshire + Hybrid home working Salary: £30 - £33k DOE + Benefits + Company Profit Share Hours: 37.5 hours per week The Role As a Service Manager, you will be part of an established service management team responsible for the day to day operation of our business as usual support services. This includes allocating tasks, maintaining contractual KPI commitments, producing customer reports, and serving as an escalation point for both internal and external stakeholders. In addition, you will analyse operational data and metrics contributing to the problem management process to identify trends, anomalies, and opportunities for service improvement. You will also hold line management responsibilities, supporting and developing a team of Support Desk Engineers to ensure daily operations run effectively and organisational objectives are achieved. Duties Include: Maintain oversight of incident, requests and problem lifecycles, including service level management. Interpret data, identifying meaningful trends, uncover problems and highlight opportunities for improvement. Line management responsibilities for support desk colleagues. Management of major incidents tickets, ensuring tickets are aligned to the existing processes and lifecycle. Responsible for the management of customer escalations. Ownership of priority 1 and 2 tickets, following defined processes and ensuring priority tickets are managed through to resolution. Skills and Experience: Experience and knowledge of utilising ITIL v3/v4 best practice. Excellent communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively with stakeholders at all levels. Ability to prioritise workload, balancing multiple demands while maintaining service quality. Willingness to learn and succeed. Experience managing SLAs and KPIs to ensure consistent, high quality service delivery. The role is subject to a standard clear DBS being received. Some travel to customer sites may be involved, so you must have a full UK driving license. The Package: Company Profit Share (first £3,600 is tax free). 22 days annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing with length of service. Birthday as additional paid leave. Additional paid leave (dependent on company performance). Company sick pay policy. Pension Scheme. Private Medical Insurance including Dental. Free Parking. Hybrid Working. Progression opportunities. Fresh fruit, the occasional pizza and a posh coffee machine! Trusted Technology Partnership Trusted Technology Partnership has been a specialist IT Infrastructure and Support Services provider for over 25 years. We are an Employee Ownership Trust - a growing company. We are proud winners of Best Place to Work award and overall winner of the Ringwood Business Awards 2024. Our core services include support desk, on-site engineering, project management and delivery, storage and logistics, and technical consultancy. We encourage progression within Trusted Technology Partnership for our colleagues, offering opportunities in other teams and departments. Join our friendly company, where a great team and a positive culture await you.

Overview We're looking for a skilled Generative AI Engineer to help build and scale a modern AI platform within a large, complex enterprise environment. This role combines hands-on Python development with DevOps practices and the integration of large language models into secure, production-grade systems. You'll be working on emerging technologies, solving real-world engineering challenges, and contributing to the evolution of AI capabilities in a regulated setting. Key Responsibilities Design, build, and maintain backend services and APIs that provide secure access to AI capabilities Develop Python-based components for prompt orchestration, output validation, and evaluation workflows Integrate LLMs into existing enterprise systems, ensuring alignment with security and observability standards Implement and manage CI/CD pipelines in line with engineering best practices Collaborate with cross-functional teams (engineering, platform, and operations) to ensure reliable deployment and scaling Support experimentation, benchmarking, and cost/performance analysis of AI models Contribute to retrieval-augmented generation (RAG) solutions and data integration patterns Establish reusable API standards, frameworks, and documentation to support wider adoption Troubleshoot and optimise distributed systems and cloud-based services Core Skills & Experience Strong background in backend engineering using Python (additional exposure to Node.js or similar is beneficial) Hands-on experience working with Generative AI and large language models Understanding of prompt engineering challenges and model evaluation techniques Solid DevOps capabilities, including CI/CD pipelines and monitoring practices Experience operating in secure, regulated environments with strict governance controls Proven track record of integrating AI into production applications or workflows Knowledge of authentication, secrets management, and secure system design Nice to Have Experience with API gateways, service meshes, or GitOps tooling Familiarity with cloud platforms and services (compute, containers, storage, messaging) Experience building RESTful APIs (FastAPI or similar) and microservices architectures Exposure to infrastructure-as-code and automated deployment workflows Knowledge of prompt evaluation tooling Experience with both SQL and NoSQL databases Understanding of vector search and retrieval-based AI patterns Ways of Working Takes initiative and solves problems without needing heavy direction Comfortable navigating ambiguity in a fast-evolving technical landscape Strong communicator who can work effectively across technical and non-technical teams Curious and proactive in exploring new AI approaches responsibly Focused on automation and efficiency to improve delivery What Good Looks Like High-quality, secure AI services delivered into production Improved team productivity through automation and streamlined processes Reliable, observable systems with performance and evaluation built in Solutions that are easy for other teams to adopt and build upon Clear, accessible documentation supporting rapid onboarding

Pontoon is an employment consultancy. We put expertise, energy, and enthusiasm into improving everyone's chance of being part of the workplace. We respect and appreciate people of all ethnicities, generations, religious beliefs, sexual orientations, gender identities, and more. We do this by showcasing their talents, skills, and unique experience in an inclusive environment that helps them thrive. Are you ready to take your career to the next level and lead the charge in deploying cutting-edge greenfield data centres? Our client is on the lookout for a talented Network Automation Engineer who is passionate about transforming network architecture into streamlined automated solutions. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and are excited about treating networks as software products, we want to hear from you! Role: Network Automation Engineer Duration: 6 Months (extension options) Location: Remote (must be prepared to travel to Bristol a few times a month) Rate: Competative (umbrella) What You'll Be Doing: As a key player in our team, you will: Automated Provisioning: Design and implement sophisticated Ansible roles and playbooks, harnessing the power of Jinja2 templates to automate the lifecycle of Cisco and Fortinet devices. Infrastructure as Code: Maintain the network's "Source of Truth" using NetBox, ensuring all physical and logical assets are accurately modelled and easily accessible programmatically. Custom Tooling: Develop innovative Python scripts and custom integrations to seamlessly connect platforms, utilizing REST APIs, Netconf, and modern authentication protocols. CI/CD & Governance: Build and maintain robust NetDevOps pipelines using GitLab and GitHub Actions to validate, test, and deploy network changes efficiently. Multi-Platform Integration: Automate networking layers of the VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF) platform, collaborating closely with compute and storage teams via VCF APIs. Day 2 Support: Implement automated "drift detection" to catch manual changes and create self-healing workflows that minimize Mean Time to Resolution (MTTR) for common incidents. Technical Skills We're Looking For: Automation Mastery: Expert-level knowledge of Ansible (Roles, Playbooks, Jinja2) and Python for network automation tasks. Data Centre Fabric Expertise: Strong experience with Cisco NDFC/NX-OS and Fortinet FortiGate firewalls. Ecosystem Tools Proficiency: Familiarity with NetBox as a Source of Truth and Git for version control. NetDevOps Experience: Practical knowledge of CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, and automation workflows. Virtualization Know-How: Experience with VMware VCF APIs or NSX-T automation. Bonus Points For: Terraform : Familiarity with Terraform for orchestrating provider-based infrastructure. Certifications: Cisco Certified DevNet Associate/Professional or equivalent. Hands-On Experience: Comfortable deploying hardware in data centres. Why Join Us? Be part of a vibrant team that values innovation and creativity. Work on exciting projects that challenge your skills and expertise. Opportunities for professional growth and development in the ever-evolving tech landscape. If you are an enthusiastic Network Automation Engineer eager to make a significant impact, this is your opportunity! Don't miss out on being part of a forward-thinking organization that values your contributions. Apply now and become a key player in our client's innovative team! Candidates will ideally show evidence of the above in their CV to be considered. Please be advised if you haven't heard from us within 48 hours then unfortunately your application has not been successful on this occasion, we may however keep your details on file for any suitable future vacancies and contact you accordingly. We use generative AI tools to support our candidate screening process. This helps us ensure a fair, consistent, and efficient experience for all applicants. Rest assured, all final decisions are made by our hiring team, and your application will be reviewed with care and attention.

Full Stack Software Engineer Join a trusted supplier delivering mission-critical solutions in the defence and national security sector. You will work on leading-edge technologies across AI/Data Science, Cyber, Cloud, DevOps/SRE, and Platform Engineering, developing solutions that protect people, platforms, and information against constantly evolving threats. The Role As a Full Stack Software Engineer, you will design, develop, and maintain mission-critical softwares. You will work on novel products that combine physical and digital systems, collaborate closely with clients to define strategy, and explore emerging technologies. Key responsibilities include: Writing clean, secure code following a test-driven approach Producing reusable and maintainable code Translating logical designs into physical designs and detailed specifications Documenting work using appropriate standards and tools, including prototyping where needed Working with emerging and well-understood technologies, identifying suitable design patterns Integrating APIs and UI components with existing data stores and services Maintaining and developing architectural components including data ingest, storage, and REST APIs Participating in Agile ceremonies including stand-ups, sprint planning, demos, and epic decomposition Collaborating with user researchers and internal stakeholders to represent user needs Required Skills Java Enterprise development and Spring Boot Front-end frameworks such as React, VueJS, or AngularJS Experience with appropriate testing frameworks Technologically curious with the ability and willingness to learn new tools and technologies Security Clearance Candidates must be eligible to obtain DV security clearance due to the nature of this work. Reasonable Adjustments: Respect and equality are core values to us. We are proud of the diverse and inclusive community we have built, and we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and perspectives. Our success is driven by our people, united by the spirit of partnership to deliver the best resourcing solutions for our clients. If you need any help or adjustments during the recruitment process for any reason , please let us know when you apply or talk to the recruiters directly so we can support you.

DV Cleared Data Architects Wanted Multi-Cloud / Data Platforms UK (Hybrid) £90,000 - £100,000 + bonus + benefits London / Bristol / Manchester (hybrid) Active DV Clearance Required I'm working with successful multinational tech consultancy that has secured a number of long-term client programmes and is now looking to bring in several DV Cleared Data Architects to meet that demand. If you're DV cleared and tired of being locked into one stack or one client environment, this is worth a look. You'll be working across a range of secure, high-impact programmes with real ownership over how the data platforms are designed and delivered not just implementing someone else's blueprint. What you'll be doing It's a genuine end-to-end architecture role. You won't just be focused on one part of the data lifecycle, you'll own the full picture, from ingestion through to consumption, across different client environments and industries. Designing full data platforms end-to-end, making sure everything flows properly from ingestion through to consumption Working with modern approaches like lakehouse and medallion architectures (Bronze, Silver, Gold) Defining both batch and streaming pipelines depending on the use case Making real decisions around storage, orchestration, governance and security - not just executing a predefined design Working closely with clients and stakeholders to translate business problems into practical technical solutions, across both technical and non-technical audiences Operating in secure, regulated environments where attention to detail and sound judgement matter Tech environment It's a multi-cloud setup so you won't be pigeonholed but they are happy to consider applications from DV Cleared candidates with experience of one or more of the major cloud platforms. AWS, Azure and GCP depending on the project Databricks, Snowflake and Synapse Spark and distributed processing frameworks for large-scale data Streaming technologies such as Kafka or Kinesis You're expected to pick the right tools for the problem, not just default to whatever you know best. What they're looking for Active DV Clearance - must already be held A strong background in Data Architecture with hands-on experience Solid understanding of modern data patterns - lakehouse, medallion, streaming Experience designing full platforms, not just individual components Comfortable working with clients and stakeholders, not just internal teams A practical mindset, someone who makes sensible trade-offs rather than over-engineering Why it's worth considering What tends to appeal to people is the combination of variety and genuine ownership. You're working across different projects and industries, with the freedom to steer your own career based on where your strengths lie. There's a good balance of deep technical work and client-facing delivery, and you'll get real exposure to a wide range of tools, platforms and environments rather than repeating the same patterns on the same stack. Interested? If you hold active DV Clearance and want a role where you can design, influence and deliver real data platforms across secure programmes, it's worth a conversation. Get in touch and I'll give you the full picture. Salary: £90,000 - £100,000 + bonus + benefits Location - London / Bristol / Manchester / Belfast (hybrid) - 2 days a week in any of their offices.

IT Service Delivery Manager Position: Senior Service Manager (Internal Name) Location: Ringwood, Hampshire + Hybrid home working Salary: £40k DOE + Benefits + Company Profit Share Hours: 37.5 hours per week The Role Working alongside two fellow Senior Service Managers, you will form part of a well-established service management team helping to lead the delivery of high-quality IT support services and drive continuous improvement across our operational environment. You will be responsible for the day to day operation of our business as usual support services, including allocating tasks, monitoring and maintaining contractual KPI commitments, producing customer reports, and serving as an escalation point for both internal and external stakeholders. You will take ownership of the end-to-end customer experience, understanding people, processes and technology to maximise service quality and ensure operational excellence. You will also hold line-management responsibilities. Duties Include: Provide strategic oversight of all service operations, including the full lifecycle of incidents, service requests, problems, and major incidents, ensuring SLAs are met and ITIL processes (Major Incident, Change, Problem) are consistently applied. Drive proactive and preventive service delivery by identifying recurring issues, analysing operational data and trends, and implementing improvements that reduce disruption and enhance service stability. Lead customer experience and service governance, including Service Reviews, satisfaction measurement, feedback loops, and actionable service reporting that informs continuous improvement. Build strong relationships with customers, internal teams, and technical stakeholders, acting as a senior escalation point and ensuring collaborative, positive service outcomes. Champion continuous improvement and professional development, driving service quality initiatives, enhancing operational efficiency, and maintaining awareness of evolving technologies and best practice. Skills and Experience: Experience in Service Delivery or IT Service Management (three years preferred), with proven leadership experience, a strong track record managing incidents, problems, and major incidents, and consistently meeting SLAs/KPIs. Solid technical understanding of IT support environments, ideally with previous hands on troubleshooting or IT operations experience. Experience and knowledge of using ITIL v3/v4 best practice. Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, able to influence senior stakeholders, manage escalations professionally, and present confidently. Strong analytical and reporting ability, using data and service metrics to identify trends, reduce recurring issues, and drive measurable improvements. Ability to learn new technologies quickly. Highly organised and adaptable, capable of managing multiple priorities and performing effectively under pressure. Proactive and improvement focused, committed to continuous learning, professional development, and raising service standards. The role is subject to a standard clear DBS being received. Some travel to customer sites may be involved, so you must have a Full UK Driving license. The Package: Company Profit Share (first £3,600 is tax free) 22 days annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing with length of service Birthday as additional paid leave Additional paid leave (dependent on company performance) Company sick pay policy Pension Scheme Private Medical Insurance including dental Free Parking Hybrid Working Progression opportunities Fresh fruit, the occasional pizza and a posh coffee machine! Trusted Technology Partnership Trusted Technology Partnership has been a specialist IT Infrastructure and Support Services provider for over 25 years. We are an Employee Ownership Trust a growing company. We are proud winners of Best Place to Work award and overall winner of the Ringwood Business Awards 2024. Our core services include support desk, on-site engineering, project management and delivery, storage and logistics, and technical consultancy. We encourage progression within Trusted Technology Partnership for our colleagues, offering opportunities in other teams and departments. Join our friendly company, where a great team and a positive culture await you.

Data Engineer £50,000 £60,000 Hybrid (1 day per week onsite) Epsom, Surrey, KT17 Benefits: Bonus, generous pension, private health insurance, professional study financial support and lots more Are you a data problem-solver who enjoys getting under the hood of complex datasets and turning messy data into meaningful insight? We re partnering with a prestigious financial services organisation looking for a Data Engineer to join their growing data team, reporting directly to the Head of Development & Data. This is a brilliant opportunity to play a key role in shaping their data landscape as they move towards building a modern data warehouse. The Data Engineer Opportunity This role is all about making data work better. You ll take ownership of improving and standardising existing data, building robust pipelines, and delivering high-quality reporting solutions that genuinely impact the business. It s a hands-on role with plenty of variety from writing SQL to working closely with stakeholders to bring data to life. What You ll Be Doing Designing and developing bespoke MI reporting solutions Writing and optimising SQL scripts and stored procedures Building and validating data pipelines to support reporting and deployments Working with tools like Power BI and Microsoft Fabric Cleaning, transforming, and standardising existing datasets Troubleshooting and improving legacy scripts and processes Collaborating with stakeholders to understand reporting needs and translate them into technical solutions Supporting the journey towards a new data warehouse environment What We re Looking For Experience with SQL Server, Power BI, Power Automate and Microsoft Fabric in complex data environments Proven ability to build data pipelines and transformations Experience working with structured and unstructured data (e.g. Excel, blob storage, SQL) Solid understanding of data modelling, schema design, and permissions Experience across the full SDLC, including deployments and pipelines Confident communicator able to work closely with both technical and non-technical stakeholders A proactive, organised mindset with strong problem-solving skills In addition, experience in Financial Services, Agile and experience of mentoring or supporting junior team members is a bonus. Why Apply? Be part of a team modernising their data platform Work closely with senior leadership and influence data strategy Hybrid working from day one (generally 1 day in the office per week) A role that blends technical delivery with real business impact Extremely well-established, stable organisation offering a generous benefits package If you enjoy untangling complex data, improving systems, and building smarter reporting, we d love to hear from you.

Role Description: The Storage Architect/Engineer will be responsible for designing, implementing, and optimising enterprise-grade storage, virtualisation, and data-platform solutions across hybrid environments. This role requires deep expertise in storage platforms, virtualisation, data-centre technologies, and migration strategy, with growing emphasis on cloud, automation, and container-based architectures. You will work closely with cross-functional infrastructure, cloud, security, and DevOps teams to deliver resilient, scalable, and high-performance storage services for mission-critical workloads. Key Responsibilities: Storage Architecture & Engineering: * Design, implement, and maintain enterprise storage solutions (SAN/NAS/Object) across multi-vendor ecosystems. * Lead storage assessments, capacity planning, performance tuning, and life cycle management. * Develop High-Level Designs (HLDs) and Low-Level Designs (LLDs) for on-prem and hybrid storage systems. * Own data-migration strategies and end-to-end execution (host-based, array-based replication, storage-to-storage, and cloud migration patterns). * Deliver disaster recovery storage architecture, including replication, failover design, and runbooks (eg, SnapMirror, SRDF, RecoverPoint, etc.). * Design and configure SAN fabrics, zoning, multipathing, and storage connectivity. Virtualisation & Compute Integration: * Architect and support VMware environments (vCenter/ESXi, HA/DRS clusters, storage policies, vSAN). * Integrate storage solutions with VMware, Hyper-V, and container platforms. * Participate in large-scale data-centre migrations, consolidation programmes, DR tests, and infra modernisation initiatives. Cloud & Modernisation: * Contribute to cloud storage designs (Azure preferred), including hybrid connectivity, virtual networks, subscriptions, and backup/replication patterns. * Work with cloud-native storage constructs (managed disks, Azure Files/NFS, blob life cycle policies). Containerisation & Platform Engineering (Desirable/Growth Area): * Participate in OpenShift/Kubernetes platform design as it relates to: o storage classes, CSI drivers o persistent volumes and migration of stateful workloads o cluster topology and operator-based deployments * Work alongside DevOps teams to ensure storage integration for microservices platforms. Automation, IaC & DevOps (Emerging Priority): * Develop automation for storage provisioning, configuration, and compliance using: o Ansible o Terraform o Python or Bash Scripting * Integrate storage processes into CI/CD workflows where applicable (Jenkins, GitHub Actions, ArgoCD). Security & Compliance: * Ensure storage architectures meet security, audit, and operational compliance requirements. * Contribute to network micro-segmentation and storage-centric security controls (RBAC, encryption at rest, key-management integration). Documentation & Stakeholder Communication: * Produce comprehensive HLDs, LLDs, operational documentation, migration runbooks, and architectural decision records. * Provide expert guidance to engineering teams, project managers, and senior leadership. Essential Skills & Experience: Storage & SAN: * Extensive experience across enterprise SAN/NAS platforms such as: o NetApp (7-Mode, Clustered ONTAP) o Dell EMC (VNX, VPLEX, Unity, VMAX, PowerMax) o HPE 3PAR o Brocade/Cisco SAN Switches (zoning, fabrics) * Proven experience delivering complex storage migrations and DC transitions. Virtualisation: * Strong background in VMware vSphere/vCenter, ESXi clusters, resource scheduling, storage integration. * Experience with VMware SRM/SRA. Backup & DR: * Experience with enterprise backup suites such as NetBackup, Veeam, EMC Networker, Data Domain, SnapVault/SnapMirror, etc. Infrastructure Design: * Demonstrated ability to produce high-quality HLD/LLD documentation. * Experience leading large-scale migration projects (applications, workloads, storage, DC moves). Cloud Exposure: * Familiarity with Azure storage constructs, migrations, network design, and subscription planning. Containerisation & Cloud-Native: * Architectural experience with: o OpenShift o Kubernetes clusters (design, scaling, Operators, Helm) o Persistent storage solutions for containers (CSI, RWX storage, stateful workload migration) Pure Storage Expertise: * Hands-on experience with: o Pure FlashArray o Pure FlashBlade o Purity OS, snapshots, replication, Evergreen storage models. Automation & IaC: * Demonstrable experience with: o Terraform (infrastructure provisioning) o Ansible (configuration automation) o Scripting languages (Python, Bash, PowerShell) DevOps/CI-CD: * Understanding of how storage integrates with: o Jenkins o GitHub Actions o ArgoCD o Artifact repositories Modern Observability & Monitoring: * Experience with storage and infrastructure monitoring platforms (Prometheus, Grafana, DataDog, SolarWinds). Qualifications: * Relevant vendor certifications (NetApp NCDA/NCIE, VMware VCP, EMC/DELL, HPE). * Azure certifications (AZ-104/AZ-305) or equivalent desirable. * Kubernetes/OpenShift certifications (CKA/CKAD/Red Hat EX280) strongly preferred. Personal Attributes: * Strong communication and stakeholder-management skills. * Ability to work under pressure on complex technical challenges. * Analytical problem solver with strong attention to detail. * Able to lead technically while collaborating effectively with cross-functional teams. LA International is an award-winning partner of choice for many of the world's most influential companies and government organisations. Holding Enhanced Government Security Accreditation, we are recognised as the European market leader in the delivery of Security Cleared talent to organisations that demand the very highest levels of security, compliance and assurance. A multiple award-winning organisation, having secured the prestigious Queens Award for Enterprise: International Trade over consecutive years. We are committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable and accessible workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. We welcome applications from all individuals, regardless of background or identity, and we encourage candidates who may not meet every listed requirement to still apply. If you require any adjustments or support during the recruitment process, please let us know and we will work with you to ensure a fair and accessible experience. Please Note: If a high volume of applications is received, only candidates shortlisted will be contacted.

NetBackup Engineer - Veritas/Data Centre Our enterprise client is seeking an experienced NetBackup Engineer to support a smooth transition and minimise risk during an upcoming lift and shift activity. We require a Veritas certified engineer onsite throughout the migration. The work will take place over the May 2026 Bank Holiday weekends at a Data Centre in Romford. Start Date: May 2026 Duration: 4-6 hours per day over each of the May Bank Holiday days Pay Rate: £278 p/d Total Daily Earnings: £312 p/d (includes rolled up holiday) Employer NI: Paid by the client IR35 Status: Inside IR35 Location: Romford Data Centre Note: All work occurs within the same data centre. Migration is between data halls only-no external transport of equipment is required. Responsibilities: Manage cabling between storage shelves and appliances, ensuring both components power up correctly. Provide assistance and troubleshooting for any hardware errors encountered during the activity. Coordinate with the Data Centre Management team, who will handle all rack and stack activities. Essential Skills: Veritas NetBackup (certification strongly preferred) Desirable Skills: Experience providing technical leadership or mentoring junior consultants. Background in contributing to solution designs, technical bids, and project documentation. ServiceNow accreditations or certifications. Experience working in a customer facing consultancy environment. Soft Skills: Ability to consistently deliver robust, scalable solutions that meet customer and business requirements. Strong communication skills to avoid misunderstandings and reduce risk of escalation. Proactive in identifying risks, issues, and opportunities for improvement. Commitment to technical quality, standards, and thorough documentation. Effective collaboration with cross functional teams and Centres of Excellence. A continuous learning mindset, staying current with platform and technology developments. To apply for this NetBackup Engineer contract job, please click the button below and submit your latest CV. Curo Services endeavours to respond to all applications, however this may not always be possible during periods of high volume. Thank you for your patience. Curo Services is a trading name of Curo Resourcing Ltd and acts as an Employment Business for contract and temporary recruitment as well as an Employment Agency in relation to permanent vacancies.

Bristol An exciting opportunity for a passionate HPC Architect to join a unique, multi-national Information Management function. Ideal candidates should be committed to the future of software defined data centres and open source technologies and have the dedication in supporting our engineering community in a dynamic, fast paced development environment. Salary: Up to £75,000 depending on experience Dynamic (hybrid) working: 2-3 days per week on-site due to workload classification Security Clearance This role will require DV Clearance. Restrictions and/or limitations relating to nationality and/or rights to work may apply. As a minimum and after offer stage, all successful candidates will need to undergo HMG Basic Personnel Security Standard checks (BPSS), which are managed by the MBDA Personnel Security Team. What we can offer you: Company Bonus: Bonus of up to 21% of base salary Pension: maximum total (employer and employee) contribution of up to 14% Flexible working: We welcome applicants who are looking for flexible working arrangements Enhanced parental leave: offers up to 26 weeks for maternity, adoption and shared parental leave -enhancements are available for paternity leave, neonatal leave and fertility testing and treatments Facilities: Fantastic site facilities including subsidised meals, free car parking and much more Healthcare Cash Plan: The Healthcare Cash Plan benefit provides the option to claim cash back on everyday healthcare expenses such as optical, dental, health and wellbeing and more The opportunity: We are seeking a forward thinking HPC Architect with expertise in storage and infrastructure to define the long-term future roadmap of HPC environments within MBDA. You will ensure alignment with business objectives in collaboration with our business areas. As a HPC Architect you will be responsible for building scalable and high-throughput infrastructure. You will manage and maintain HPC environments including compute nodes, storage and interconnects. The role involves close collaboration within your team and wider stakeholders across the organisation. You will also engage with wider multi-national and multi-cultured teams to drive capability development cross functionally. Become part of a unique, well-respected team of dedicated people that have been recognised within our company for its professionalism, dedication and flexibility. Having the opportunity to work both nationally and internationally, broaden your horizons by embracing the rich cultural diversity of our company. Partner with both engineers within MBDA and HPC vendors to ensure HPC services are meeting evolving business needs. Be part of an organisation with a values-led culture that is committed to investing in its workforce with a personal development programme. What we're looking for from you: Key Responsibilities Architecture & Strategy Define the long-term HPC architecture roadmap aligned with organisational goals Evaluate and select technologies across compute, storage, networking, and cloud HPC Establish standards, reference architectures, and best practices System Design & Engineering Oversight Architect large-scale HPC clusters, including CPU, GPU, and accelerator-based systems Design high-performance networking (InfiniBand, RDMA, high-speed Ethernet) Define storage architecture (parallel file systems, object storage, tiered storage) Provide technical leadership and oversight to HPC engineering and operations teams Performance & Scalability Ensure systems are designed for optimal throughput, latency, and scalability Lead performance benchmarking, capacity planning, and workload modelling Identify and eliminate architectural bottlenecks Workload & Software Ecosystem Define strategies for workload orchestration (SLURM, Kubernetes for HPC, etc.) Guide software stack design (MPI, CUDA, compilers, libraries, containers) Ensure reproducibility, portability, and performance of workloads Our company: Peace is not a given, Freedom is not a given, Sovereignty is not a given MBDA is a leading defence organisation. We are proud of the role we play in supporting the Armed Forces who protect our nations. We partner with governments to work together towards a common goal, defending our freedom. We are proud of our employee-led networks, examples include: Gender Equality, Pride, Menopause Matters, Parents and Carers, Armed Forces, Ethnic Diversity, Neurodiversity, Disability and more We recognise that everyone is unique, and we encourage you to speak to us should you require any advice, support or adjustments throughout our recruitment process. Follow us on LinkedIn (MBDA), X Instagram (MBDA_UK) and Glassdoor or visit our MBDA Careers website for more information.

Azure Engineer AVD/FSLogix (Contract) - (Active SC Clearance) - £450/day via Umbrella - 6-month contract - Gloucester (Hybrid) - SCC Flex Contract We are looking for an AVD Technical Consultant who will take ownership of our Azure Virtual Desktop environment and ensure a secure, scalable, and high-performing virtual workspace for our users. The role focuses on managing the full AVD life cycle, optimizing user experience through FSLogix and NetApp, and driving automation through Infrastructure-as-Code practices. Main Responsibilities as the suitable AVD Engineer (Azure and Azure Virtual Desktop): Manage and maintain the Azure and Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD) infrastructure. Configure and deploy AVD components, including host pools, session hosts, images, applications, and user access. Implement and manage user profile customization using FSLogix and NetApp storage solutions. Oversee virtual desktop and application life cycle management, ensuring stability and performance. Build, maintain, and optimize Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) pipelines for automated deployments. Work with Terraform, GitHub, and VS Code to support IaC-based delivery models. Ensure best practices, security standards, and operational excellence across the AVD environment. As the right Azure Virtual Desktop Engineer (AVD) , you will have: SC clearance is required for this role Hands-on experience with Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD). Advanced experience with FSLogix profile management. Advanced experience with NetApp storage solutions. Strong practical experience with Infrastructure-as-Code, including Terraform, GitHub, and VS Code. Proven ability to manage, configure, and deploy AVD environments end-to-end. Experience with user profile customization and storage integration. Understanding of virtual desktop operations, automation, and cloud governance. Nice to have: AZ-140 Microsoft Certified: Azure Virtual Desktop Specialty AZ-900 Microsoft Certified: Azure Fundamentals If you are a AVD Technical Consultant and seeking for a hybrid/remote contract, we'd love to hear from you! Apply now to be considered for this opportunity. Professional references required. NOTE : At SCC, we take the privacy and security of your information very seriously. Any information we hold will be handled in accordance with current data protection legislation. Upon submitting your application, SCC will process your information in line with our privacy policy, which can be found on our website under Legal Privacy Notice Flexible Resourcing.

Position: Data Centre Lab Engineer (Contract) Start Date: April 2026 Duration: 6 Month Contract (extendable) Location: South Yorkshire, onsite 4 days a week Rate: £350-380 per day (Inside IR35) Reference: 20232 We are seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Data Center ICT Lab Engineer to join a Global technology company within their IT Infrastructure team. This person will need to support on-prem test labs including: Managing IP addresses Networks/SANs Ensure Cabling is in place Systems have power Cable tracing/auditing Documentation - Jira Installation/demises/kit-nives Documentation and Inventory Management: Audit, update and maintain accurate records of all data center assets, including equipment location, status, and configuration details. Ensure that all changes to the lab environment, including equipment additions, removals, and relocations, are accurately reflected in documentation such as asset management systems. Assist in maintaining and improving documentation standards and processes. Capacity Planning and Monitoring: Assist in the monitoring of power, cooling, and space utilization to ensure optimal lab performance and to anticipate future needs. Collaborate with the IT Infrastructure team to plan for future capacity requirements, including new deployments and upgrades. Compliance and Best Practices: Ensure that all work adheres to company policies, industry standards, and regulatory requirements. Implement and follow best practices including cable management, equipment labeling, and environmental monitoring. Collaboration and Support: Work closely with network, server, and storage teams to support their needs within the data center, including provisioning of space and power. Provide hands-on support for equipment installations, demises, moves, and troubleshooting as needed. Assist with audits and inspections to ensure the lab remains compliant with all relevant standards and regulations. EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS Must Haves Minimum 5 years of experience in data center operations role, with hands-on experience in equipment decommissioning, space optimization, and infrastructure documentation. Familiarity with data center infrastructure management (DCIM) tools and asset management software. Experience with physical network and server hardware, including installation, cabling, and troubleshooting. Good knowledge of on-prem IT Infrastructure including x86 hardware, Windows, Linux and Virtualization platforms, security,networking and storage technologies. Familiarity with out-of-band management platforms (iLO, iDRAC, XCC, Redfish) Understanding of Firmware life cycle management Experience creating run book documentation. Skills and Competencies: Strong organizational skills with a meticulous attention to detail. Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously. Proficient in reading and updating technical documentation, including floor plans and network diagrams. Knowledge of data center best practices, including power and cooling management, cable management, and environmental monitoring. Strong communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams. Good understanding of lab testing best practices Automation tools experience Certifications: Relevant certifications such as CompTIA Data+ Certified Data Center Professional (CDCP), or similar are a plus. Working Conditions: Physical Requirements: Ability to lift and move heavy equipment (up to 50 lbs) as needed. Some walking and standing in a data center/lab environment. Work Environment: Remote, office and data center/lab environment Networking People (UK) is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.