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Azure Cloud Engineer (Contract) Contract Length: 6 months Day Rate: 600/day (Inside IR35) Location: Hybrid (3 days on site - London) We're looking for a strong Azure Cloud Engineer to support a busy platform and cloud engineering function while a longer-term permanent hire process is underway. This is a hands on engineering role suited to someone who can deliver at pace, work across cloud infrastructure and security, and contribute to technical direction without needing to operate as a full time architect. The environment is highly regulated, so experience within insurance, financial services, legal, or professional services environments is strongly preferred. The Role You'll join a Platform team responsible for delivering secure, scalable Azure cloud solutions across a modern enterprise estate. The role will focus primarily on engineering and delivery, with some involvement in solution design and technical decision making where required. Working closely with platform engineers, security, and architecture teams, you'll help build, improve, and support Azure infrastructure and cloud native services using Infrastructure as Code and modern DevOps tooling. This role would suit a competent senior level cloud engineer who is comfortable "churning through" delivery work while also contributing to technical improvements and best practice. Key Responsibilities Engineer and support Azure cloud infrastructure and services across PaaS, IaaS, and container based environments Deliver Infrastructure as Code using Terraform Support cloud networking, connectivity, and security implementations within Azure Work with Azure DevOps pipelines and repositories to support CI/CD delivery Collaborate with platform, security, and architecture teams to implement secure and scalable solutions Contribute to high level and low level technical designs where needed Support containerisation and cloud native deployments Help troubleshoot and resolve platform and infrastructure issues Ensure solutions align with security standards and operational best practice Work closely with stakeholders to deliver pragmatic and scalable solutions in a regulated environment Required Experience Strong hands on Azure cloud engineering experience Experience working in highly regulated environments such as insurance, finance, legal, or professional services Strong Terraform experience Experience with containerisation technologies (Docker/Kubernetes/AKS) Good understanding of Azure networking and cloud security principles Experience working with Azure DevOps and CI/CD pipelinesStrong understanding of Azure infrastructure including PaaS and IaaS services Ability to work independently in a fast paced delivery environment Comfortable collaborating with architects and senior stakeholders Nice to Have Experience contributing to architecture or solution design Azure certifications (AZ-305 / AZ-400 etc.) Experience with scripting (PowerShell/Bash) Experience supporting cloud transformation or migration programmes

Data Architect 6-Month contract - Inside IR35 - up to 700 per day London based - hybrid working - 2/3 days onsite Candidates must hold current and active SC Clearance We are seeking a Data Architect to lead the design and delivery of secure, cloud-based data platforms for the client. The role combines architectural strategy with delivery oversight - shaping target-state architectures while ensuring they are implemented pragmatically within regulated, security-conscious environments. This position will suit an architect who can move comfortably between traditional enterprise data approaches and modern patterns such as lakehouse, streaming, data mesh and ML-enabled platforms - and who values clarity, governance and technical rigour. Candidates must hold active SC clearance . What experience you'll bring: Leadership: Recent experience as a Lead Data Architect / Data Solutions Architect or equivalent senior role. Ability to build relationships and operate at a senior stakeholder level with clients. Demonstrated ownership of end-to-end data platform design and delivery. Experience operating in consulting, systems integration, or delivery partner roles. Experience working within the Government sector strongly preferred. Modern and Enterprise Data Architecture: You should have practical architecture experience across both established enterprise approaches and modern data patterns, including: Azure data systems (must have). Oracle / AWS experience is ideal. Knowledge of Databricks and Snowflake is ideal. Experience of large-scale data migration programmes. Data lake and lakehouse architectures. Event-driven and streaming architectures. Data Mesh and/or Data Fabric principles (applied pragmatically, not theoretically). Data product-oriented design approaches. You understand where traditional patterns remain appropriate - and where modern approaches add measurable value. Data Engineering & Platform Understanding: Strong knowledge of distributed processing (e.g. Apache Spark). Familiarity with Hadoop ecosystem components. Working knowledge of SQL and NoSQL technologies. Understanding of ETL/ELT design trade-offs. Awareness of DevOps practices and CI/CD for data platforms. Understanding of how ML/AI workloads integrate into data architectures. Hands-on coding ability (e.g. Python, Java, R) is beneficial but not required. Governance, Security and Data Management Experience leading a discovery phase for a data transformation programme. Experience designing within structured architectural governance frameworks. Familiarity with government assurance processes and design authorities. Strong understanding of data governance frameworks and metadata management. Experience designing for GDPR and UK public sector data protection requirements. Appreciation of infrastructure considerations and security boundaries in regulated cloud environments. Stakeholder Engagement Ability to influence architectural direction at senior stakeholder level. Clear and structured communicator - able to explain trade-offs and risks. Experience leading and mentoring architects and engineers. Comfortable operating within programme governance structures. Familiarity with Agile delivery models (SAFe, Scrum, Kanban). Disclaimer: This vacancy is being advertised by either Advanced Resource Managers Limited, Advanced Resource Managers IT Limited or Advanced Resource Managers Engineering Limited ("ARM"). ARM is a specialist talent acquisition and management consultancy. We provide technical contingency recruitment and a portfolio of more complex resource solutions. Our specialist recruitment divisions cover the entire technical arena, including some of the most economically and strategically important industries in the UK and the world today. We will never send your CV without your permission. Where the role is marked as Outside IR35 in the advertisement this is subject to receipt of a final Status Determination Statement from the end Client and may be subject to change.

Role: Data Solutions Architect (SC Cleared) Contract: 3-6 months initial Day rate: 500pd- 550pd (Inside IR35) Location: London (Hybrid working) We are working with a large-scale consultancy who require a Data Solutions Architect to work on an Azure Data project. The role will require someone who is SC Cleared and will be hybrid working, based in London. Responsibilities: Design secure, scalable data solutions across application, data, integration, infrastructure and security domains. Architect cloud data platforms and analytics stacks (e.g. Azure Databricks, Microsoft Fabric) including distributed processing (Spark). Translate functional and non-functional requirements (security, performance, availability, resilience) into resilient target architectures. Define current-state, target-state and transition architectures, including phased roadmaps and dependency-aware migration plans. Apply platform engineering practices (IaC, CI/CD, DevOps) aligned to landing-zone/enterprise-scale guardrails (e.g. Azure CAF). Design modern enterprise integration patterns (APIs, event-driven and service-based approaches). Produce clear, auditable artefacts for governance and assurance (HLD/LLD, ADRs, options appraisals). Act as design authority lead design reviews/ARBs, communicate trade-offs, and support build-phase conformance. Support delivery reporting/RAID, knowledge transfer, capability uplift, and exit/transition planning with complete handover documentation. Essential requirements Active SC clearance and experience working in regulated environments. Strong solution architecture background across data, cloud, security and integration. Hands-on knowledge of Azure data services, Databricks/Fabric, and modern analytics patterns. Ability to create and defend architecture artefacts and influence senior technical stakeholders. Please note, to be successful for the role and due to time frames, you must hold active SC Clearance. If you are interested in the role provide an up to date CV for consideration and apply now!

Job Overview: We are looking for a Senior Automation Tools Engineer to join the Automation Tools team. In this role you will design, deploy, and maintain automation frameworks that improve infrastructure reliability, scalability, and efficiency. You'll collaborate closely with development, operations, engineering, and IT teams to streamline deployment and configuration systems and processes to enable enhanced system management, performance, and lifecycle.This includes deployment and operate automation tools and their frameworks (e.g., Ansible, Puppet, Terraform, GitLab, Vault, Foreman) for our hybrid estate and compute clusters. Contract - 6 months Location - Cambridge (2 days per week on-site) Pay - attractive daily rate (inside IR35) Responsibilities: Develop and maintain automation solutions using IaC, Python, Bash, and configuration management tools. Integrate automation into CI/CD pipelines to improve deployment efficiency. Troubleshoot infrastructure issues and implement automated solutions to improve stability and operability. Document tools, processes, and best practices. Participate in on-call rotations to support system availability. Continuously evaluate and adopt new technologies to improve automation practices. Required Skills and Experience: Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience). Hands-on experience with infrastructure automation and configuration management. Good experience handling large-scale Linux environments and resolving system issues. Experience with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices. Proficiency in scripting (Python, Bash, or similar). Experience working across hybrid environments (on-premises and cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP). "Nice To Have" Skills and Experience: Experience with large-scale or multi-cluster environments. Codex and other AI enabled development and use cases. Relevant technical certifications. Familiarity with Agile/Scrum methodologies. What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. Hays Talent Solutions is a trading division of Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited and acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk

Role: Senior Infrastructure Engineer - NetDevOps Location : Newcastle (preferred), Manchester, Leeds, Birmingham, Blackpool Peel Park Type : Hybrid working 3-days a week onsite IR35: inside Job Description: Role Overview We are looking for a Senior Infrastructure Engineer (NetDevOps) to design, build, and evolve large-scale enterprise network platforms, with a strong focus on modern, automated, and cloud-integrated infrastructure. This role is suited to a hands-on engineer, not an operations or SRE specialist. You will be expected to quickly contribute to design and delivery activities, applying engineering best practice, automation, and network expertise to support critical services. You will work closely with Architecture, Cloud, and Engineering teams to deliver secure, scalable, and highly available network solutions, balancing immediate delivery needs with longer-term platform improvement. Key Responsibilities Design, implement, and enhance enterprise network infrastructure across data centre, hybrid, and cloud environments Engineer and implement network traffic flows to support business-critical services Build and maintain secure hybrid connectivity across Azure, AWS, and OCI Implement and manage Palo Alto firewall policies across on-prem and cloud environments, aligned to Zero Trust principles Design and operate high-availability network services, including routing, segmentation, and resilience Develop and maintain network automation using tools such as Python, Ansible, and Infrastructure as Code Collaborate with architecture and platform teams to ensure solutions align with engineering standards and strategic direction Contribute immediately to delivery work, demonstrating the ability to operate with minimal ramp up Document designs and changes clearly and consistently, supporting maintainability and knowledge sharing Essential Technical Skills (Priority Criteria) Candidates must demonstrate strong, hands-on experience in the following areas: Enterprise Networking Engineering o Complex OSPF and BGP environments o Designing and implementing secure, resilient traffic flows o Strong understanding of typical enterprise and cloud network patterns Firewall and Security Technologies o Extensive experience with Palo Alto firewalls o Policy design and implementation across data centre and cloud o Zero Trust and secure network design principles Data Centre & Network Architecture o VXLAN / EVPN, VRF segmentation, and multi-site fabrics o Experience with vendors such as Arista (or equivalent) o Load balancing technologies (e.g. F5 BIG-IP: LTM / APM / ASM) Automation & NetDevOps Capability You will be expected to demonstrate a clear move away from traditional, manual networking, including: Network automation experience using Python, Ansible, or similar tooling Infrastructure as Code mindset (e.g. Terraform) Version control and CI/CD exposure (e.g. GitLab CI/CD) Applying DevOps-style practices to network and infrastructure engineering Cloud & Hybrid Experience Strong working experience with at least one major cloud provider (Azure, AWS, or OCI) Designing and integrating hybrid cloud network solutions Understanding of cloud-native networking constructs and security models Experience & Knowledge Proven track record as a Network / Infrastructure Engineer in large-scale enterprise environments Experience delivering engineering solutions, not just supporting operations Comfortable working across multiple workstreams and priorities Experience in regulated or complex environments (public sector experience beneficial but not essential) Nice to Have Aruba Central / ClearPass SD WAN technologies SaaS and cloud-delivered WLAN / WiFi solutions Prior experience modernising legacy network environments Randstad Technologies is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Senior Infrastructure Engineer NetDevOps Contract: Until 31/03/2027 Rate: Up to £650/day (Inside IR35, Umbrella) Location: Newcastle (preferred), Manchester, Leeds, Birmingham, Blackpool Peel Park Hybrid: 60% on-site (3 days) Clearance: Active SC required Interview: Single stage (MS Teams) Overview We re looking for a Senior Infrastructure Engineer (NetDevOps) to design and deliver large-scale enterprise network infrastructure across hybrid and cloud environments. This is a hands-on engineering role focused on building, automating, and improving modern network platforms not operations or pure SRE work. You ll work closely with Architecture, Cloud, and Engineering teams to deliver secure, scalable, and highly available solutions. Key Responsibilities Design and deliver enterprise network infrastructure (on-prem, hybrid, cloud) Build secure network traffic flows and high-availability services Implement hybrid connectivity across Azure, AWS, or OCI Manage Palo Alto firewall policies in line with Zero Trust principles Work with routing, segmentation, VXLAN/EVPN, and load balancing (F5) Develop network automation using Python, Ansible, and IaC (Terraform) Use Git and CI/CD pipelines (e.g. GitLab) for automation and delivery Collaborate with architecture and platform teams on solution design Essential Skills Strong enterprise networking (BGP, OSPF, complex routing environments) Hands-on Palo Alto firewall experience VXLAN/EVPN, VRF segmentation, multi-site networks Experience with at least one cloud platform (Azure/AWS/OCI) Network automation (Python, Ansible, IaC) CI/CD and Git-based workflow Experience Required Senior-level Network / Infrastructure Engineer background Proven delivery of engineered solutions (not just operations/support) Experience in large-scale or regulated environments Active SC Clearance Nice to Have SD-WAN Aruba ClearPass / Central F5 BIG-IP Experience modernising legacy networks Note Not suitable for candidates focused purely on operations, incident management, or SRE-only roles. This is a true engineering-focused NetDevOps position.

Role: Senior Infrastructure Engineer - NetDevOps(SC Active) Location : Newcastle (preferred), Manchester, Leeds, Birmingham, Blackpool Peel Park Type : Hybrid working 3-days a week onsite IR35: inside Job Description: Role Overview We are looking for a Senior Infrastructure Engineer (NetDevOps) to design, build, and evolve large-scale enterprise network platforms, with a strong focus on modern, automated, and cloud-integrated infrastructure. This role is suited to a hands-on engineer, not an operations or SRE specialist. You will be expected to quickly contribute to design and delivery activities, applying engineering best practice, automation, and network expertise to support critical services. You will work closely with Architecture, Cloud, and Engineering teams to deliver secure, scalable, and highly available network solutions, balancing immediate delivery needs with longer-term platform improvement. Key Responsibilities Design, implement, and enhance enterprise network infrastructure across data centre, hybrid, and cloud environments Engineer and implement network traffic flows to support business-critical services Build and maintain secure hybrid connectivity across Azure, AWS, and OCI Implement and manage Palo Alto firewall policies across on-prem and cloud environments, aligned to Zero Trust principles Design and operate high-availability network services, including routing, segmentation, and resilience Develop and maintain network automation using tools such as Python, Ansible, and Infrastructure as Code Collaborate with architecture and platform teams to ensure solutions align with engineering standards and strategic direction Contribute immediately to delivery work, demonstrating the ability to operate with minimal ramp up Document designs and changes clearly and consistently, supporting maintainability and knowledge sharing Essential Technical Skills (Priority Criteria) Candidates must demonstrate strong, hands-on experience in the following areas: Enterprise Networking Engineering o Complex OSPF and BGP environments o Designing and implementing secure, resilient traffic flows o Strong understanding of typical enterprise and cloud network patterns Firewall and Security Technologies o Extensive experience with Palo Alto firewalls o Policy design and implementation across data centre and cloud o Zero Trust and secure network design principles Data Centre & Network Architecture o VXLAN / EVPN, VRF segmentation, and multi-site fabrics o Experience with vendors such as Arista (or equivalent) o Load balancing technologies (e.g. F5 BIG-IP: LTM / APM / ASM) Automation & NetDevOps Capability You will be expected to demonstrate a clear move away from traditional, manual networking, including: Network automation experience using Python, Ansible, or similar tooling Infrastructure as Code mindset (e.g. Terraform) Version control and CI/CD exposure (e.g. GitLab CI/CD) Applying DevOps-style practices to network and infrastructure engineering Cloud & Hybrid Experience Strong working experience with at least one major cloud provider (Azure, AWS, or OCI) Designing and integrating hybrid cloud network solutions Understanding of cloud-native networking constructs and security models Experience & Knowledge Proven track record as a Network / Infrastructure Engineer in large-scale enterprise environments Experience delivering engineering solutions, not just supporting operations Comfortable working across multiple workstreams and priorities Experience in regulated or complex environments (public sector experience beneficial but not essential) Active SC Clearance (mandatory) Nice to Have Aruba Central / ClearPass SD WAN technologies SaaS and cloud-delivered WLAN / WiFi solutions Prior experience modernising legacy network environments Randstad Technologies is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

I am workign with a consutlancy feeding into the Public sector looking for an Lead IaC Test Engineer to join a contract.6 monthInside IR3560% of the week travel to Newcastle Key Responsibilities Strategy and Leadership: Define and lead the IaC test automation strategy for the PDU, championing quality and best practices. Framework Development: Design, build, and maintain scalable and resilient automated testing frameworks for infrastructure as code using industry-standard tools. End-to-End IaC Testing: Lead the automated testing of Terraform, Ansible, and other IaC scripts to ensure correct resource creation and configuration, performance, and operational stability. Security & Compliance: Drive the integration of security and compliance testing into the CI/CD pipeline, ensuring all deployments adhere to internal policies and government standards. CI/CD Integration: Take ownership of integrating and optimising automated tests within our CI/CD pipelines (e.g., GitLab CI) for continuous validation and rapid feedback. Essential Skills and Criteria IaC Expertise: Extensive experience with a major cloud provider (AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud) and expert-level, hands-on experience using IaC tools, such as Terraform or Ansible. Test Automation: A proven track record of designing, building, and leading automated testing strategies and frameworks for both infrastructure and application layers. Experience using specific IaC testing frameworks, such as Terratest, InSpec, or Gherkin. Scripting & Programming: Senior-level proficiency in multiple scripting or programming languages relevant to test automation (e.g., Python, Bash, or JavaScript). Cloud Architecture: A deep and comprehensive understanding of cloud principles, architecture, networking, security, and identity and access management. Agile/DevOps Practices: A strong background in modern agile and DevOps methodologies, with a demonstrable ability to integrate and improve CI/CD practices (e.g., GitLab CI). Communication & Leadership: Exceptional communication, collaboration, and stakeholder management skills, with a proven ability to provide technical leadership and mentor colleagues. Experience with containers and orchestration tools (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes). Extensive knowledge of monitoring and observability tools (e.g., Prometheus, Grafana). A strong background working with large-scale digital transformation projects in the public sector.