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Associate Director, IT Infrastructure
AskBio Edinburgh, UK
18/11/2025
Full time
Position Summary We're seeking an Associate Director, IT Infrastructure to lead and transform our scientific computing environment in support of our cutting-edge gene therapy research. This senior leadership position will drive the strategy and execution of research computing initiatives, working in close partnership with our Bioinformatics, AI/ML, and Global IT Infrastructure teams. The role focuses specifically on advancing our scientific computing capabilities through operational excellence, while ensuring our research teams can maximize the value of our high-performance computing investments.   As a key member of the technology leadership team, this position will be responsible for the day-to-day operations and strategic evolution of our research computing environment. The successful candidate will combine deep technical expertise in scientific computing with strong business acumen to deliver innovative solutions that accelerate our research mission. While Global IT Infrastructure maintains our enterprise technology foundation, this role focuses exclusively on the specialized computing needs of our scientific teams, including high-performance computing, GPU-accelerated workflows, and research data management.   Job Responsibilities Serve as the primary local IT Infrastructure contact for Edinburgh's Bioinformatics and AI/ML teams Manage and optimize scientific computing infrastructure, including GPU clusters, high-performance storage systems, and virtualized environments Collaborate with global IT teams to ensure infrastructure alignment with scientific computing needs Lead technical planning and implementation of infrastructure improvements Provide technical guidance on architecture decisions affecting scientific workflows Manage and optimize WEKA storage systems and VSphere virtual environments Support Linux-based scientific computing environments, leveraging managed services as appropriate Implement and maintain monitoring solutions for complex computing environments Participate in capacity planning and performance optimization initiatives Drive infrastructure automation and continuous improvement Manage relationships with vendors and technical partners   Vendor & Contract Management: Manage third-party Linux support contract and contractor relationships Define and monitor service level agreements Ensure contractor compliance with company security policies Review and approve contractor work Manage vendor performance and escalations   Security & Compliance: Act as primary point of contact for parent company security audits Develop and maintain security compliance documentation Coordinate and respond to penetration testing activities Implement security recommendations and remediation plans Ensure infrastructure meets corporate security standards Participate in security incident response planning   Business Continuity: Lead disaster recovery planning for scientific computing infrastructure Coordinate and execute DR testing Maintain DR documentation and procedures Develop and maintain business continuity plans Ensure RPO/RTO objectives are met   Financial Planning & Technical Debt: Develop long-term capital planning for infrastructure Manage infrastructure budget and forecasting for AskBio European locations Identify and track technical debt Create remediation plans for technical debt Provide cost-benefit analysis for infrastructure investments Manage infrastructure lifecycle planning Develop business cases for infrastructure improvements    Key Competencies:   Technical: Infrastructure architecture and design Performance optimization Problem-solving and troubleshooting Security best practices Technical documentation   Business & Management: Contract negotiation and management Budget planning and control Risk management Audit response and compliance Strategic planning Vendor management Cost-benefit analysis   Interpersonal: Strong communication skills Stakeholder management Team collaboration Conflict resolution Customer service orientation Ability to bridge technical and scientific domains   Leadership: Technical leadership Project management Mentoring and knowledge transfer Change management Strategic thinking   Impact Metrics: Success in this role will be measured by: Infrastructure stability and performance improvements Stakeholder satisfaction levels Project delivery effectiveness Technical problem resolution metrics Team collaboration effectiveness Innovation and process improvements   Note: This position requires occasional travel to other company locations and may require some out-of-hours support during critical maintenance windows or emergencies.   This role represents a critical position in our organization, bridging technical expertise with scientific computing needs while fostering strong working relationships between global teams.   ​Minimum Requirements Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field 8+ years of experience in infrastructure engineering roles Experience with high-performance computing environments Proven experience supporting GPU-accelerated computing environments Strong understanding of storage systems and networking Experience with infrastructure monitoring and optimization tools Demonstrated ability to work with scientific computing workflows Experience managing vendor relationships and contracts Knowledge of IT security and compliance requirements Experience with disaster recovery planning and testing Understanding of IT financial planning and budgeting Experience with audit responses and compliance documentation Strong experience with Linux administration and engineering Extensive knowledge of virtualization technologies, particularly VSphere   Preferred Education, Experience and Skills Experience with WEKA storage systems Knowledge of AI/ML infrastructure requirements Experience supporting bioinformatics workflows Familiarity with container technologies (Docker, Kubernetes) Experience with infrastructure automation tools Understanding of scientific computing software and frameworks Previous experience in biotech or pharmaceutical industries Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure) ITIL certification Security certifications (CISSP, CISM, or similar) Experience with GxP compliance Experience with pharmaceutical industry regulations Previous experience managing technical debt in regulated environments
Web Developer (.NET)
Pense Ltd
12/11/2025
Full time
Role and Responsibilities This is an excellent opportunity for a capable web developer who enjoys owning features end-to-end in a modern, forward-thinking financial services business. We have our own proprietary applications, both back-office solutions as well as client facing. You will work on multiple projects including continuing to enhance our own CRM solution, migrating legacy WebForms functionality to clean services and a modern UI. You’ll work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment; you will not be a “cog in the machine.” You’ll be involved in every aspect of delivery - from requirements and design, to development, testing, deployment, documentation, and support, with a strong focus on scalability and maintainability. We are an extremely fast-growing business and as such, you will be required to adapt quickly to changes and business requirements. You must have a willingness to learn and adapt quickly in order to satisfy changes to business requirements. The job role will consist of the below responsibilities: Development CRM (WebForms/.NET/TSQL/BPM): Configure and extend our proprietary CRM using TSQL, BPM/workflow tools and C# Modernisation: Incremental modernisation of legacy applications using strangler pattern Client facing applications: Develop our customer self service portal and other front-end applications utilising React/Typescript and .NET 9 Web API Azure implementation: Assist in administering our cloud infrastructure (App Service/Functions, Azure SQL, Storage, Key Vault with Managed Identity, App Configuration, Private Endpoints, Application Insights) Quality/pipelines: Contribute to and set up CI/CD pipelines, unit/integration tests where required Testing: Conduct thorough testing and peer review of work items Data Analysis (SQL Server/TSQL) Write performance conscious, SARGable queries and implement appropriate indexing Monitor and apply performance fixes and other DB management tasks in Azure SQL Server hosted DB Technical Documentation Produce documentation for requirement gathering, code architecture and training guides Contribute to due diligence and penetration test readiness packs (architecture diagrams, data flows and controls) Support Triage and resolve support tickets relating to in-house applications from employees Support customer facing applications and address incidents utilising Azure Application Insights and application logs to identify and resolve issues Requirement Gathering: Communicate with stakeholders to establish clear problem statements and requirements Translate requirements into technical solutions with a focus on extendibility and minimising technical debt, considering future changes Accountability and Working Relationships Part of a small, highly motivated and productive development team Partners closely with CTO (hands on) Collaborates and in direct communication with operations, advice, compliance and administration teams to deliver appropriate solutions Accountable for delivering projects on time and to specification Working Environment and Hours: Office based in Doncaster (remote working can be available on occasions where required, however office based is preferred) Monday to Friday, 09:00-17:30. Hours can be flexible within reason and to ensure delivery of key milestones Benefits Competitive salary (dependent on experience) 24 days annual leave (plus bank holidays) Pension scheme Can be very flexible on working hours dependent on requirements and ensuring delivery of key milestones Opportunity to own meaningful projects end-to-end in a growing, entrepreneurial business Big opportunity to learn new emerging technologies (particularly AI), while at work Skills – Essential C# .NET (6+): Dependency Injection, Web API Working knowledge and experience of legacy .NET Framework 4.x and WebForms Microsoft SQL Server: Strong T-SQL, SARGability and indexing, performance tuning mindset TypeScript/React: Component reusability, state management Auth and Security: Securing SPA/APIs using flows such as OAuth2/OIDC Microsoft Azure (hands-on): VMs, App Service, Functions/Logic Apps, Azure SQL, Storage, Key Vault (Managed Identity), App Configuration, Application Insights; basic networking/private endpoints/DNS concepts CI/CD: GitHub Actions/Azure DevOps; environment-aware configuration and secret management Skills – Desirable Firebase: authentication, hosting, functions, Firestore React Native and building mobile apps Exposure to Azure AI Foundry or other AI orchestration (prompting/evaluation/workflows) Experience migrating legacy codebases to modern architecture Using Entra ID for authentication (OAuth2 Flow) Azure infrastructure set up including VNET/Private endpoint and DNS management and setting up secure landing zones Twilio API Industry knowledge of Financial services particularly retirement and custodial platforms Knowledge and experience working with the Seccl API Development Path Candidates slightly lighter in one area (like React or Azure) but strong in WebForms + C# + SQL and motivated to learn will be considered, provided they can show understanding of fundamentals and are willing to learn quickly. Comfortable operating across legacy and modern stacks in the same day. Job Type: Full-time Benefits:   Company events Company pension Free parking On-site parking   Ability to commute/relocate:   Doncaster DN4 5NL: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)   Work Location: In person
DaTS - Applications Support & Development Officer (Geospatial)
Walsall Council Walsall
04/06/2025
Full time
DaTS - Applications Support & Development Officer (Geospatial) Grade: G7; Salary Range: £32,654 - £37,035 pa# Full time, permanent Walsall Ref: RT01125   We are seeking a skilled Applications Support and Development Officer (Geospatial) – to join our team and help us design, develop, and maintain our geospatial data infrastructure. As a key member of the Geospatial Team, you will: Help the council to exploit the value in our GIS data holdings. Undertake significant projects which improve and combine data from back office and customer-facing systems. Make sure our data, and data shared by others is of the highest quality, highly available, usable, and shareable by rigorous standard setting and quality controls. Work with other members of the GIS team and the wider Council GIS community, to deliver geospatial analysis, support workflows in our corporate geospatial products and services, delivering continuous insight and value to our staff and residents Utilise the best of modern GIS and data technology platforms, including ongoing investigation and research into emerging technology. Support the Geospatial platforms of Walsall Council with skills associated with Software Development and Information Technology. What we are about We lead and support the creation of business data, manage the GIS architecture to ensure we provide, clean, reliable and reusable GIS data formats.  These in turn can then be aggregated to combine and enhance data from a variety of systems, creating data sets to drive insights and opportunities to improve performance, aid operational services, CRM and service delivery. By joining our GIS service, you will be working with a talented, supportive, and friendly team. For our part we will be committed to your professional development, developing your skills will be as important to us, as it is to you. You will receive a salary in the range of £32,654 - £37,035  per annum plus generous annual leave and flexitime leave allowance. Closing date for applications: 20 June 2025. For this role the successful candidates must undergo a Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) check.  BPSS is the minimum standard to ensure the identity and integrity of an employee who has access to official information using secure networks linking central government and local authorities.  A BPSS check involves four main elements; Identity Check, National and Immigration Status, Employment History (last 3 years) and Verification of Criminal Record (unspent convictions only). This post is covered by the Government’s Code of Practice on the English Language Fluency Duty for public sector workers.  The postholder will be required to communicate verbally with customers and provide advice and/or information in accurate spoken English. Important note: When completing your online application form, you will be asked to enter supporting information. You must enter a detailed supporting information statement describing how your skills, abilities and experience meet the specific criteria included in the employee specification. If you do not include a supporting information statement, you will not be shortlisted.  Please do not add a CV as we do not accept them.  Please see our Information for Applicants leaflet for further information. About Us Here at Walsall, we want to attract the best talent. That's why - as well as a satisfying and rewarding job - we offer a range of attractive benefits. Working arrangements in most jobs are flexible (you may work flexitime, full or part time and job sharing is usually available) and you can expect generous holiday entitlements, a first class pension scheme and plenty of opportunities for training and personal development. We advertise vacancies because we want the best talent available. If that's you, we're waiting for your application. Living in Walsall Part of the Black Country, famous for its enterprising and industrial past, Walsall is reinventing itself to become a progressive modern community. The borough is centred around the major town of Walsall, but also includes five smaller and distinctive district centres (Bloxwich, Aldridge, Willenhall, Darlaston and Brownhills), together with numerous villages. Walsall Council is committed to Safer Recruitment To achieve our commitment, we will ensure continuous development and improvement of robust recruitment processes and procedures that promote a culture of safeguarding amongst our workforce. Social Work Matters - Children's Social Worker Recruitment Some of our children require a special kind of support: yours. Visit our microsite to find out more about joining Walsall Council as a Children's Social Worker.
Senior Information Security Analyst
Acorn Insurance and Financial Services Limited Liverpool
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.
Technical Lead
Acorn Insurance and Financial Services Limited Liverpool
25/04/2025
Full time
We are looking for an innovative, broadly experienced all round developer with demonstrable business acumen and team leadership skills, to act as the main technical point to drive forward technical solutions as required for our Private Lines division (Private Car and Commercial Vehicle).  Much of this will be web based and / or mobile solutions. The Technical Lead requires direct working relationships with key business owners, their proxies and project managers responsible for driving forward a particular business division A successful candidate may be more highly front end or more back end experienced – which is OK, but you must have actively contributed to complex product development solutions with full engagement across multiple areas of technical specialism so is able to fully understand the roles, relationships and dependencies that each of each of these disciplines characterise.   Job Title:  Technical Business Lead Working Hours:  37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday Location:  Liverpool City Centre, Hybrid working available Salary:  £70,000-£85,000 DOE   What you will be doing: Developing new and enhancing existing user-facing solutions Providing technical guidance, decision making and leadership of a delivery team comprising product owners, BA’s, PM’s, front end devs, back end dev, database developers, digital analysts, QA technicians Ensuring DevOps Epics, pbi’s, tasks, feature flagging, Assurance criteria and all testing strategies align with company standards Ensuring system are well documented and tested for resilience / failover / auto scaling as specified Building reusable components and front-end libraries for future use. Ensuring high quality software product delivery to timescales with reliable estimates and actual effort recorded Work with multiple internal stakeholders to ensure common understanding of technical approaches to architecture and implementation Collaborating with all other technical teams proactively and with consideration of priorities and workloads, working collaboratively in a multi disciplinary team to reach team goals Ensure mandated ‘core systems’ upgrades are appropriately managed Liaise with 3rd parties as appropriate depending on product requirements Provide BAU bug handling, hot fix deployment as and when required Putting security and performance at the heart of all products and processes   What we are looking for: Capable of advising on modern, secure, technical solutions to achieve product owner goals Highly proficient in either front end or back end modern technology tooling and coding standards, especially react, react Native, Next JS, C# dot Net, Event driven systems, Azure Devops, SOLID and clean architecture patterns Ability to understand business requirements and translate them into technical requirements Backed C#, dotNET, VS Core development Thorough understanding of front end typescript frameworks and core principles Solid understanding of modern specifications when developing components. Experience with the React Material UI Framework and an eye for design and understanding UI/UX practices Experience working with REST APIs and webhooks Knowledge of Docker and Docker Compose Strong development experience in microservice based enterprise architecture, SOLID principles, clean architecture, Azure service Bus, RabbitMQ, Mass transit, MediatR Knowledge of modern authorization mechanisms, such as JSON Web Token, OAuth etc Familiarity with modern front-end build pipelines and tools Understanding of popular front-end development tools such as Yarn, Webpack, Vitjs, StoryBook, Jest, Eslint, Prettier, Husky, etc. Good awareness of logging and alerting strategies and tooling (e.g. loki/Grafana) Familiarity with code versioning tools such as Git Good understanding of Google Adwords, GLCID’s, Tag Manager for tracking conversion Solid experience of CI/CD pipelines in DevOps     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.
Azure Technical Lead/Architect (Cloud Infrastructure)
Arthur
06/02/2026
Full time
Technical Infrastructure Lead (Highly Regulated Environment - Azure, Kubernetes, Security, Modern Workplace) £100K-£110K + Benefits | London | Hybrid (3-4 days in office) Are you the person who thrives at the intersection of modern cloud engineering, security, and enterprise-scale infrastructure? Do you want the autonomy to shape, build, and evolve a forward-thinking technology estate-without Legacy barriers slowing you down. A growing financial services organisation is investing heavily in modernising its technology platforms. They are looking for a Technical Infrastructure Lead who can own and drive the evolution of their cloud-first infrastructure with real influence, real accountability, and genuine strategic input. You'll be the technical authority across cloud, platforms, and infrastructure-working with Azure, AKS/Kubernetes, identity services, modern endpoints, and security engineering. This is not a maintenance role; it's a hands-on, high-impact position for someone who enjoys building, designing, improving, and challenging the status quo.You'll operate in an environment where security, resilience, and architectural rigour truly matter. Your role is pivotal in shaping how the organisation stays secure, scalable, compliant, and ahead of the curve. Imagine a role where: Your expertise directly defines the future technology landscape You have the freedom to refine and adapt architecture standards You collaborate with senior stakeholders and group functions You influence everything from network design to cloud governance You're the go to technical leader for Kubernetes, Azure, and modern infrastructure You work in a company small enough to be agile but large enough to invest What We're Looking For Must Have Technical Skills Strong hands on Azure cloud experience (compute, networking, storage, databases) Deep knowledge of AKS/Kubernetes & containerisation (major requirement) Broad experience across infrastructure security and governance Strong understanding of Entra ID/M365 identity , access controls, and conditional access Experience with VDI/endpoint and modern workplace technologies Strong understanding of enterprise-scale architectures and infrastructure patterns Awareness of Power BI/Power Platform in a cloud-integrated environment Experience & Behaviours 5+ years in senior infrastructure, cloud, or platform engineering roles Experience working in financial services, insurance, or highly regulated environments Strong communicator with the ability to articulate technical concepts clearly Able to operate across hands-on engineering, design thinking, and stakeholder influence Comfortable challenging, improving, and evolving standards and practices This is a rare chance to combine hands-on engineering, technical leadership, and strategic thinking-all within a modern, cloud-centric, highly regulated organisation where your knowledge genuinely matters. If you're ready to step into a role where you can build, improve, innovate, challenge, and lead-and where your technical depth is truly valued-then we'd love to speak with you. Apply now or reach out for a confidential conversation.
Python Full Stack Developer
Robert Walters
06/02/2026
Contractor
Python Fullstack Developer - London - 5 Days ONSITE - PAYE Day Rate: 650-750 Who We Are We are a consultancy operating within Robert Walters, the world's most trusted talent solutions business. Across the globe, we deliver recruitment, outsourcing, and talent advisory services for businesses of all sizes, opening doors for people with diverse skills, ambitions, and backgrounds. The Role We are seeking a Python Full Stack Developer to join Robert Walters as a Consultant. As a consultant, you will benefit from permanent employment with Robert Walters and will be deployed on an assignment within our clients' organisations, a large US investment bank. In return we will provide you with the opportunity to develop your skills with ongoing training and professional support. This role offers an exciting opportunity to join a global business, providing top-tier service to our blue chip clients. Description: We have an exciting and rewarding opportunity for a hands-on engineering leader to set technical direction, coach a high-performing agile team, and deliver trusted, market-leading technology products for the Asset Management Research Technology organization. As the Software Engineering Lead, you will own outcomes across architecture, delivery, and people leadership, guiding the team building cloud-native solutions-especially ensuring security, reliability, and scalability. What You'll Do * Develops secure and high-quality production code, and reviews and debugs code written by others, with a focus on cloud-based systems using AWS and Python. * Drives decisions that influence the product design, application functionality, and technical operations and processes. * Actively contributes to the engineering community as an advocate of firmwide frameworks, tools, and practices of the Software Development Life Cycle. * Influences peers and project decision-makers to consider the use and application of leading-edge technologies. * Adds to the team culture of diversity, opportunity, inclusion, and respect. What You Bring * 7+ years of Python experience in system design, application development, testing, and operational stability within cloud environments. * Front End development experience using React. * Deep expertise in cloud-native systems, AI, and machine learning, with strong implementation experience on AWS. * Proven self-starter with the ability to independently design solutions and own execution end-to-end with minimal oversight. * Educational or professional background in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Mathematics, or a related technical field. What's Next If you are ready to take the next step, apply now! Successful applicants will be contacted directly by a recruiter to discuss the role more. We are committed to creating an inclusive recruitment experience. If you require support or adjustments to the recruitment process, our Adjustment Concierge Service is here to help. Please feel free to contact us at (see below) to discuss how we can support you. This position is being recruited on behalf of our client through our Outsourcing service line. Resource Solutions Limited, trading as Robert Walters, acts as an employment business and agency, partnering with top organizations to help them find the best talent. We welcome applications from all candidates and are committed to providing equal opportunities.
Security Operations Centre / SOC Team Lead
Hays Technology Edinburgh, Midlothian
06/02/2026
Full time
Security Operations Centre / SOC Team Lead 58,252 - 68,586 per annum 28.97% Employer pension contribution and more great benefits Relaxed hybrid and flexible working environment Location: Glasgow or Edinburgh About the Role Hays' Cyber practice have partnered exclusively with Registers of Scotland (RoS) on the search for a Technical Team Lead within their internal Security Operations Centre. This role will have you leading a team of analysts and working alongside security engineers to develop and automate threat detection and response playbooks, as well as security architects and the wider IT function. The ideal candidate will have the technical expertise to work on day-to-day operations within a busy SOC, but also will have led SOC teams from a line-management, pastoral leadership, and ITSM perspective, ranging from SIEM use case tuning, to employee appraisals, KPI's and reporting metrics. About the Organisation Registers of Scotland (RoS) manages 21 land, property and other legal registers which are a critical asset for the Scottish economy. They aim to provide the best public service for Scotland and are on a mission to make some of the oldest public land registers in the world into some of the most modern. Registers of Scotland (RoS) is also an award-winning organisation recognised for its technology and innovation and is a world-leading pioneer in land and property registration. Their full-stack teams design, architect, and build all our registration products in-house, and they work to create digital solutions for the people of Scotland. You will get an opportunity to nurture your creativity and develop with RoS through access to the latest data, software engineering and product delivery techniques. Key Responsibilities Provide day-to-day line management, coaching, and development of SOC analysts and engineers. Lead the configuration, tuning, and maintenance of core SOC capabilities including log aggregation, alerting, correlation, threat detection, and response tooling. Define, track, and report SOC performance metrics and KPIs, ensuring operational efficiency and alignment with organisation objectives. Manage and mentor SOC team members, setting clear performance objectives, monitoring KPIs, analysing metrics, and driving continuous improvement through coaching, training, and performance reviews. Collaborate with cyber engineers to develop and automate detection logic and incident response playbooks. Work with Technical Product Manager and Security Architect to ensure SOC capabilities align with enterprise security architecture and strategy. Ensure SOC processes are integrated with ITSM systems for effective incident, change, and problem management. Develop and maintain scenario-based runbooks and technical procedures for incident response. Engage with project teams to provide security assurance for new and existing services. Drive continuous improvement in SOC operations, tooling, and team capability. What We're Looking For Proven experience in a Security Operations Centre or operational security environment. Demonstrable experience managing or leading a technical team or function in an enterprise setting. Strong background in operating and maintaining SOC capabilities such as log management, alerting, threat detection, and incident response tooling. Experience in incident response, including leading technical investigations and developing response frameworks. Proficiency in integrating and operationalising cyber threat intelligence. Experience working with ITSM systems to manage and prioritise workloads. Experience reporting on SOC metrics including SLA/OLA performance, MTTD/MTTR, alert accuracy, and outcome-based security improvements. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively across technical and non-technical teams. Experience developing or implementing vulnerability management tools and processes. Familiarity with cloud security monitoring and hybrid infrastructure environments. Knowledge of relevant security frameworks such as NIST CRF, ISO 27001, NCSC CAF, and MITRE ATT&CK. Experience contributing to or leading SOC maturity assessments or improvement programmes. Package, Benefits and What's in it for you Up to 68,586 inclusive of market supplement Pay progression 28.97% pension (employer contribution) 38 days annual holiday, increasing to 42 days with length of service. Other benefits such as career development opportunities, qualifications, up to a year in parental leave and more Further information For further information relating to RoS, including: Additional details on pay & benefits The Civil Service Code Complaints process Use of AI in the application/recruitment process, Please view our additional information page online: ros . gov . uk/about/publications/governance-and-corporate/2024/recruitment-information Nationality and immigration status In general, only nationals from the following countries (and associations of countries) are eligible for employment in the Civil Service: the United Kingdom, the Republic of Ireland, and the Commonwealth. EU nationals (with settled or pre-settled status), certain EEA nationals, Swiss and Turkish nationals are also eligible for employment. 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Cyber security Specialist
Randstad Technologies City, London
06/02/2026
Contractor
Cybersecurity Specialist (AI & Identity Architecture) London Based (2 days a week in the office) 6 months Contract Inside IR35 £600 a day A well-established consultancy firm is looking for a Cybersecurity Specialist to join them on a contract basis. You will act as a Subject Matter Expert, bridging the gap between traditional IAM Technical Architecture and emerging AI Governance.You will be responsible for team decisions, collaborating across multiple functions to translate complex platform risks into actionable engineering patterns. Key Responsibilities Securing AI: Setting up security "guardrails" and safe deployment patterns for AI platforms and foundation models. Risk Management: Identifying the specific risks and limitations of AI tools and turning them into practical security rules for our engineers. Identity & Protection: Designing secure login systems (IAM) and using Web Application Firewalls (WAF) to keep our applications safe. Security Audits: Running regular assessments and audits to find and fix vulnerabilities before they can be exploited. Essential Skills Application Security Assessment IAM technical architecture and WAF (web application Firewall) Hands on experience with AWS bedrock Azure OpenAI AI Agents and Azure Foundry 6 months Contract Inside IR35 | £600 a day | London Based (2 days a week in the office) This is a great opportunity to work at the forefront of AI revolutions. You will be staying up to date on the latest security trends and technologies. If the above seems of interest to you then please apply directly to the ad or additionally send your CV to (see below) Randstad Technologies is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
Global IT Platform Engineer Manager
Boston Consulting Group
06/02/2026
Full time
Locations : London Boston Who We Are Boston Consulting Group partners with leaders in business and society to tackle their most important challenges and capture their greatest opportunities. BCG was the pioneer in business strategy when it was founded in 1963. Today, we help clients with total transformation-inspiring complex change, enabling organizations to grow, building competitive advantage, and driving bottom-line impact. To succeed, organizations must blend digital and human capabilities. Our diverse, global teams bring deep industry and functional expertise and a range of perspectives to spark change. BCG delivers solutions through leading-edge management consulting along with technology and design, corporate and digital ventures-and business purpose. We work in a uniquely collaborative model across the firm and throughout all levels of the client organization, generating results that allow our clients to thrive. What You'll Do You will join our squad responsible for developing and supporting CMDB and ITAM on the ServiceNow platform, as well as ensuring platform integrations, performance, upgrades, and ongoing maintenance. You will collaborate with teammates and stakeholders worldwide to deliver value to our users. Your work will involve analyzing, designing, scripting, configuring, and integrating a wide range of ServiceNow applications and plugins, helping us maximize the value of existing implementations. Additionally, you will deploy new functionality using tools such as IntegrationHub, Flow Designer, Performance Analytics, and other core ServiceNow capabilities.As a platform engineer, you will be part of a high-performing team of engineers, administrators, and architects. You will actively participate in Agile scrum ceremonies and collaborate closely with the product owner, scrum lead, and analysts to prioritize and deliver your work each sprint. In this role, you will have the opportunity to work with a high level of independence, bringing your expertise to deliver exceptional results. You'll be encouraged to identify opportunities for improvement, suggest innovative enhancements, and play an active role in shaping the platform's evolution to meet the needs of our dynamic and fast-paced environment. YOU'RE GOOD AT Delivering high-quality results with minimal supervision, demonstrating independence and reliability in your work Proactively identifying opportunities for improvement, suggesting creative and impactful solutions to enhance platform capabilities Creating clear and concise design and technical documentation to support robust implementation and long-term maintainability Demonstrating strong communication skills by delivering clear, well-structured demos and insightful data analysis Troubleshooting complex technical issues efficiently and effectively, with a focus on root cause analysis and sustainable fixes Building strong relationships across diverse teams and stakeholders, fostering collaboration to achieve shared goals Embracing Agile ways of working and adapting quickly to changing priorities and business needs What You'll Bring 6+ years of experience developing and maintaining ServiceNow solutions Proven experience in platform upgrades, performance optimization, and maintenance Proficiency in JavaScript and ServiceNow development, including server and client-side scripting, security, and debugging Experience with ServiceNow integrations using REST, GraphQL, IntegrationHub, security configuration, and third-party apps ServiceNow certifications are highly preferred Who You'll Work With You will join an existing Agile squad comprised of engineers, architects, analysts, a product owner, and scrum master. You will report to the ServiceNow Chapter Lead and will work closely with the product owner and scrum master to determine your work for each sprint. Additional info For US locations only In the US, we have a compensation transparency approach. Total compensation for this role includes base salary, annual discretionary performance bonus, retirement contribution, and a market leading benefits package described below. The base salary range for this role in Boston is $134,000-$164,000. This is an estimated range, however, specific base salaries within the range depend on various factors such as experience and skill set. It is not common for new BCG employees to be hired at the high-end of the salary range. BCG regularly reviews its ranges to ensure market competitiveness. In addition to your base salary, your total compensation will include a bonus of up to 16% and a generous retirement contribution that starts at 5% and moves to 10% after 2 years. All of our plans provide best in class coverage: Zero dollar ($0) health insurance premiums for BCG employees, spouses, and children Low $10 (USD) copays for trips to the doctor, urgent care visits and prescriptions for generic drugs Dental coverage, including up to $5,000 in orthodontia benefits Vision insurance with coverage for both glasses and contact lenses annually Reimbursement for gym memberships and other fitness activities Fully vested Profit Sharing Retirement Fund contributions made annually, whether you contribute or not, plus the option for employees to make personal contributions to a 401(k) plan Paid Parental Leave and other family benefits such as elective egg freezing, surrogacy, and adoption reimbursement Generous paid time off including 12 holidays per year, an annual office closure between Christmas and New Years, and 15 vacation days per year (earned at 1.25 days per month) Paid sick time on an as needed basis Boston Consulting Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity / expression, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under national, provincial, or local law, where applicable, and those with criminal histories will be considered in a manner consistent with applicable state and local laws. BCG is an E - Verify Employer. Click here for more information on E-Verify.
Integration Architect - Croydon - 12 months
Lucid Support Services Ltd Croydon, Surrey
06/02/2026
Contractor
Job Title: Integration Architect Location: Croydon (1 day per week on-site) Contract Length: 12 months IR35 Status: Inside IR35 Security Clearance: Active SC Clearance required Start Date: Urgent/ASAP SFIA Level: 6 Role Overview We are looking for an experienced Integration Architect to design and oversee end-to-end integration solutions across a large-scale, secure government programme. The successful candidate will provide both strategic and hands-on technical leadership, ensuring robust, scalable, and secure integration between multiple platforms, systems, and data sources. Key Responsibilities Develop and maintain the overall integration architecture , ensuring alignment with enterprise strategies and best practices. Define and implement integration patterns , ensuring consistency, reusability, and scalability across systems. Lead API design, development, and management activities (REST, GraphQL, OpenAPI). Work with messaging and event-driven platforms such as Kafka, RabbitMQ, or Azure Service Bus . Design and guide integrations involving SaaS, COTS, and Legacy systems . Ensure integrations meet required security and compliance standards , including OAuth2, OpenID Connect, and certificate management. Collaborate closely with architects, developers, and business stakeholders to deliver high-quality integration solutions. Provide technical direction, mentoring, and governance for integration development teams. Essential Skills and Experience Proven experience as an Integration Architect or Senior Integration Engineer . Strong understanding of integration patterns , architecture design principles, and best practices. Hands-on experience with API management and Middleware/iPaaS platforms (eg MuleSoft, Boomi, Azure Integration Services). Proficiency with data formats and protocols such as JSON, XML, SOAP, HTTP, and SFTP. Experience with messaging and event platforms (Kafka, RabbitMQ, or Azure Service Bus). Solid understanding of security frameworks (OAuth2, OpenID Connect, TLS/certificates). Excellent communication, documentation, and stakeholder management skills. Desirable Skills Experience with microservices and event-driven architectures . Knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP). Experience implementing CI/CD pipelines and integration automation . Background in regulated or large enterprise environments . Relevant architecture certifications (eg TOGAF, MuleSoft, or Azure Integration certifications). Additional Information This position is inside IR35 and requires an active SC Clearance . Due to high demand, interviews will be scheduled at short notice.
Technical Architect
Lucid Support Services Ltd Croydon, Surrey
06/02/2026
Contractor
Job title: Technical Architect (SC/DV Cleared) Location: Hybrid - 1 day a week onside in Croydon, London Rate: Negotiable depending on experience Duration: 12-month contract Security Clearance: Active SC or DV clearance required (UK nationals only). Candidates must be eligible to work within secure government/defence environments. Role Overview: We are seeking two experienced Technical Architects operating at SFIA Level 5 to design, guide, and assure end-to-end technical solutions across applications, platforms, and infrastructure. The role requires a broad architectural skill set, strong technical depth, and the ability to operate confidently within regulated and security-sensitive programmes, working closely with delivery, security, and platform teams. Key Responsibilities: Design and own end-to-end technical solutions spanning applications, platforms, and infrastructure Translate business and user requirements into coherent, secure technical architectures Define and apply architecture patterns, integration approaches, and data flows Design solutions across cloud, hybrid, and on-prem environments Ensure solutions meet non-functional requirements, including Scalability, Performance, Security and Resilience Architect high availability, disaster recovery, and business continuity solutions Work closely with application, infrastructure, security, and DevOps teams Provide architectural guidance throughout the delivery life cycle Produce and maintain architecture documentation (HLDs, LLDs, diagrams, standards) Contribute to architectural governance and technical assurance activities Essential Skills & Experience: Strong experience designing end-to-end technical solutions across multiple technology domains Solid understanding of: Application architecture patterns Integration approaches Data flows and system interactions Experience designing solutions in cloud environments (AWS, Azure, and/or GCP) Good working knowledge of:Networking, Compute, Storage, Platform servicesas they relate to solution design Experience with hybrid and multi-cloud architectures Strong understanding of non-functional requirements and how to design for them Knowledge of high availability, disaster recovery, and resilience design Familiarity with DevOps practices and modern delivery approaches Ability to communicate effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders Desirable Experience: Hands-on experience with container platforms (Docker, Kubernetes) Experience designing and delivering cloud-native solutions or modernising Legacy systems Background working within government, defence, or highly regulated enterprise environments Experience supporting or leading DevOps or SRE-aligned teams Architecture or cloud certifications such as: TOGAF AWS Solutions Architect Azure Solutions Architect GCP Professional Architect Additional Information: Roles require working within secure environments (on-site or hybrid depending on programme) Candidates must be comfortable working with classified systems, governance controls, and security standards Clearance transferability will be considered where applicable At Lucid, we celebrate difference and value diverse perspectives, underpinned by our values of Honesty, Integrity, and Pragmatism. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified or experienced candidates, regardless of personal characteristics. If you have a disability or health condition and seek support throughout the recruitment process, please do not hesitate to contact us.
Infrastructure Architect
Lucid Support Services Ltd Croydon, Surrey
06/02/2026
Contractor
Job title: Infrastructure Architect (SC/DV Cleared) Location: Hybrid - 1 day a week onside in Croydon, London Rate: Negotiable depending on experience Duration: 12-month contract Security Clearance: Active SC or DV clearance required (UK nationals only). Candidates must be eligible and willing to work within secure, government/defence environments. Role Overview: We are seeking a Senior Infrastructure Architect operating at SFIA Level 6 to lead the design, assurance, and governance of secure infrastructure solutions across cloud, hybrid, and on-prem environments. This role sits within a highly regulated, security-sensitive programme, requiring strong architectural leadership, clear documentation, and the ability to operate confidently within government and defence standards. Key Responsibilities: Lead the architecture and technical design of secure infrastructure platforms Own end-to-end infrastructure architecture, from concept through to delivery assurance Design solutions aligned to security accreditation, compliance, and governance frameworks Architect high availability, disaster recovery, and business continuity solutions for mission-critical systems Define and enforce architecture standards, reference architectures, and patterns Provide architectural oversight and technical assurance across multiple delivery teams Work closely with security, networking, platform, and application teams Produce and maintain HLDs, LLDs, security artefacts, and architectural documentation Act as a senior technical authority, mentoring engineers and influencing strategic direction Essential Skills & Experience: Proven experience as an Infrastructure Architect or senior technical lead within secure or regulated environments Strong expertise in cloud platforms (AWS, Azure and/or GCP), including secure cloud design Experience designing hybrid and multi-cloud architectures in government or enterprise contexts Deep technical understanding of: Networking (secure network design, segmentation, Firewalls, load balancing) Compute, storage, and virtualization technologies Strong experience designing for high availability, resilience, and disaster recovery Hands-on experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and automation, including Terraform, ARM and/or CloudFormation Strong understanding of security architecture principles, including: Identity & access management (IAM) Encryption and key management Network security and zero-trust concepts Ability to engage confidently with technical, security, and senior stakeholders Desirable Experience: Experience with MOD, Home Office, Cabinet Office, or other central government programmes Familiarity with secure cloud frameworks and accreditation processes Exposure to container platforms (Kubernetes, Docker) in secure environments Experience with DevOps and CI/CD pipelines within restricted networks Architecture certifications such as: TOGAF AWS Solutions Architect Azure Solutions Architect Experience with monitoring, logging, and observability tools in classified environments Additional Information: Role requires work within secure facilities (on-site/hybrid depending on project) Candidates must be comfortable working with sensitive systems and data Clearance transferability will be considered where applicable At Lucid, we celebrate difference and value diverse perspectives, underpinned by our values of Honesty, Integrity, and Pragmatism. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified or experienced candidates, regardless of personal characteristics. If you have a disability or health condition and seek support throughout the recruitment process, please do not hesitate to contact us.
Security Operation Engineer (SC & NPPV3 Cleared) - Outside IR35 - Croydon/Solihull
Cactus IT Solutions UK Ltd Croydon, London
06/02/2026
Contractor
About the Role: As a Security Operations (SecOps) Engineer, you will play a critical role in supporting one of the UK's most technically complex and secure government cloud services programmes. Reporting to the SecOps Lead, you will ensure that security procedures, controls, and operational practices remain compliant with the Government Security Classifications framework and Home Office security policies. You will contribute to the continuous improvement of security processes, support secure delivery across cloud and digital services, and help maintain a strong security culture across the programme. This role is ideal for an experienced security professional seeking to work in a high-assurance, public-sector environment with significant technical depth and operational responsibility. Key Responsibilities: Maintain and update Security Operating Procedures (SyOps) and information security management policies. Review solution designs, technical documentation, and implementation plans to ensure compliance with security standards and Home Office requirements. Conduct threat modelling activities to identify risks and inform secure design decisions. Provide assurance over patching operations, release notes, and change activities. Perform and review vulnerability scans for releases, contributing to vulnerability risk assessments and remediation planning. Assess external threat intelligence feeds and provide recommendations to mitigate emerging risks. Conduct security incident investigations, ensuring accurate reporting and follow-up actions. Create and review ITHC (IT Health Check) Remediation Action Plans and track progress to closure. Support certificate management ceremonies and cryptographic control processes. Review digital access requests and support Joiner/Mover/Leaver processes to maintain secure access controls. Create and maintain ITHC change management and delivery Kanban board tickets. Contribute to the development and maintenance of a strong security awareness culture across the programme Essential Skills and Experience: 5+ years of experience in a similar SecOps, Security Consultant, or Information Security role British citizen with the ability to obtain all relevant UK Government security clearances (SC, NPPV3). Strong understanding of Home Office security processes, policies, and governance requirements. Experience supporting secure government cloud migration or transformation programmes. Proven experience developing, maintaining, and monitoring security policies and procedures to ensure proactive compliance with security guidelines and legislation. Hands-on experience investigating security incidents and breaches. Experience delivering security training and awareness initiatives. Flexibility to travel within the UK, particularly to Croydon and Birmingham. Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to articulate complex security issues clearly What We Are Looking For: Knowledge of Home Office clients, standards, and security frameworks. Relevant security certifications (eg, CISSP, CISM, CCSP, ISO 27001 Lead Auditor/Implementer). Understanding of legislative compliance requirements such as GDPR. Experience designing security controls for new projects, applications, or cloud services. Experience working on Critical National Infrastructure (CNI) programmes. Awareness of public cloud security controls, accreditation processes, and secure cloud architectures. Experience using Agile delivery toolsets such as Jira, Confluence, and ServiceNow. Experience supporting presales activities, including drafting security responses for UK Government bids.