Position Summary
We're seeking an Associate Director, IT Infrastructure to lead and transform our scientific computing environment in support of our cutting-edge gene therapy research. This senior leadership position will drive the strategy and execution of research computing initiatives, working in close partnership with our Bioinformatics, AI/ML, and Global IT Infrastructure teams. The role focuses specifically on advancing our scientific computing capabilities through operational excellence, while ensuring our research teams can maximize the value of our high-performance computing investments.
As a key member of the technology leadership team, this position will be responsible for the day-to-day operations and strategic evolution of our research computing environment. The successful candidate will combine deep technical expertise in scientific computing with strong business acumen to deliver innovative solutions that accelerate our research mission. While Global IT Infrastructure maintains our enterprise technology foundation, this role focuses exclusively on the specialized computing needs of our scientific teams, including high-performance computing, GPU-accelerated workflows, and research data management.
Job Responsibilities
Serve as the primary local IT Infrastructure contact for Edinburgh's Bioinformatics and AI/ML teams
Manage and optimize scientific computing infrastructure, including GPU clusters, high-performance storage systems, and virtualized environments
Collaborate with global IT teams to ensure infrastructure alignment with scientific computing needs
Lead technical planning and implementation of infrastructure improvements
Provide technical guidance on architecture decisions affecting scientific workflows
Manage and optimize WEKA storage systems and VSphere virtual environments
Support Linux-based scientific computing environments, leveraging managed services as appropriate
Implement and maintain monitoring solutions for complex computing environments
Participate in capacity planning and performance optimization initiatives
Drive infrastructure automation and continuous improvement
Manage relationships with vendors and technical partners
Vendor & Contract Management:
Manage third-party Linux support contract and contractor relationships
Define and monitor service level agreements
Ensure contractor compliance with company security policies
Review and approve contractor work
Manage vendor performance and escalations
Security & Compliance:
Act as primary point of contact for parent company security audits
Develop and maintain security compliance documentation
Coordinate and respond to penetration testing activities
Implement security recommendations and remediation plans
Ensure infrastructure meets corporate security standards
Participate in security incident response planning
Business Continuity:
Lead disaster recovery planning for scientific computing infrastructure
Coordinate and execute DR testing
Maintain DR documentation and procedures
Develop and maintain business continuity plans
Ensure RPO/RTO objectives are met
Financial Planning & Technical Debt:
Develop long-term capital planning for infrastructure
Manage infrastructure budget and forecasting for AskBio European locations
Identify and track technical debt
Create remediation plans for technical debt
Provide cost-benefit analysis for infrastructure investments
Manage infrastructure lifecycle planning
Develop business cases for infrastructure improvements
Key Competencies:
Technical:
Infrastructure architecture and design
Performance optimization
Problem-solving and troubleshooting
Security best practices
Technical documentation
Business & Management:
Contract negotiation and management
Budget planning and control
Risk management
Audit response and compliance
Strategic planning
Vendor management
Cost-benefit analysis
Interpersonal:
Strong communication skills
Stakeholder management
Team collaboration
Conflict resolution
Customer service orientation
Ability to bridge technical and scientific domains
Leadership:
Technical leadership
Project management
Mentoring and knowledge transfer
Change management
Strategic thinking
Impact Metrics: Success in this role will be measured by:
Infrastructure stability and performance improvements
Stakeholder satisfaction levels
Project delivery effectiveness
Technical problem resolution metrics
Team collaboration effectiveness
Innovation and process improvements
Note: This position requires occasional travel to other company locations and may require some out-of-hours support during critical maintenance windows or emergencies.
This role represents a critical position in our organization, bridging technical expertise with scientific computing needs while fostering strong working relationships between global teams.
Minimum Requirements
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field
8+ years of experience in infrastructure engineering roles
Experience with high-performance computing environments
Proven experience supporting GPU-accelerated computing environments
Strong understanding of storage systems and networking
Experience with infrastructure monitoring and optimization tools
Demonstrated ability to work with scientific computing workflows
Experience managing vendor relationships and contracts
Knowledge of IT security and compliance requirements
Experience with disaster recovery planning and testing
Understanding of IT financial planning and budgeting
Experience with audit responses and compliance documentation
Strong experience with Linux administration and engineering
Extensive knowledge of virtualization technologies, particularly VSphere
Preferred Education, Experience and Skills
Experience with WEKA storage systems
Knowledge of AI/ML infrastructure requirements
Experience supporting bioinformatics workflows
Familiarity with container technologies (Docker, Kubernetes)
Experience with infrastructure automation tools
Understanding of scientific computing software and frameworks
Previous experience in biotech or pharmaceutical industries
Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure)
ITIL certification
Security certifications (CISSP, CISM, or similar)
Experience with GxP compliance
Experience with pharmaceutical industry regulations
Previous experience managing technical debt in regulated environments
18/11/2025
Full time
Position Summary
We're seeking an Associate Director, IT Infrastructure to lead and transform our scientific computing environment in support of our cutting-edge gene therapy research. This senior leadership position will drive the strategy and execution of research computing initiatives, working in close partnership with our Bioinformatics, AI/ML, and Global IT Infrastructure teams. The role focuses specifically on advancing our scientific computing capabilities through operational excellence, while ensuring our research teams can maximize the value of our high-performance computing investments.
As a key member of the technology leadership team, this position will be responsible for the day-to-day operations and strategic evolution of our research computing environment. The successful candidate will combine deep technical expertise in scientific computing with strong business acumen to deliver innovative solutions that accelerate our research mission. While Global IT Infrastructure maintains our enterprise technology foundation, this role focuses exclusively on the specialized computing needs of our scientific teams, including high-performance computing, GPU-accelerated workflows, and research data management.
Job Responsibilities
Serve as the primary local IT Infrastructure contact for Edinburgh's Bioinformatics and AI/ML teams
Manage and optimize scientific computing infrastructure, including GPU clusters, high-performance storage systems, and virtualized environments
Collaborate with global IT teams to ensure infrastructure alignment with scientific computing needs
Lead technical planning and implementation of infrastructure improvements
Provide technical guidance on architecture decisions affecting scientific workflows
Manage and optimize WEKA storage systems and VSphere virtual environments
Support Linux-based scientific computing environments, leveraging managed services as appropriate
Implement and maintain monitoring solutions for complex computing environments
Participate in capacity planning and performance optimization initiatives
Drive infrastructure automation and continuous improvement
Manage relationships with vendors and technical partners
Vendor & Contract Management:
Manage third-party Linux support contract and contractor relationships
Define and monitor service level agreements
Ensure contractor compliance with company security policies
Review and approve contractor work
Manage vendor performance and escalations
Security & Compliance:
Act as primary point of contact for parent company security audits
Develop and maintain security compliance documentation
Coordinate and respond to penetration testing activities
Implement security recommendations and remediation plans
Ensure infrastructure meets corporate security standards
Participate in security incident response planning
Business Continuity:
Lead disaster recovery planning for scientific computing infrastructure
Coordinate and execute DR testing
Maintain DR documentation and procedures
Develop and maintain business continuity plans
Ensure RPO/RTO objectives are met
Financial Planning & Technical Debt:
Develop long-term capital planning for infrastructure
Manage infrastructure budget and forecasting for AskBio European locations
Identify and track technical debt
Create remediation plans for technical debt
Provide cost-benefit analysis for infrastructure investments
Manage infrastructure lifecycle planning
Develop business cases for infrastructure improvements
Key Competencies:
Technical:
Infrastructure architecture and design
Performance optimization
Problem-solving and troubleshooting
Security best practices
Technical documentation
Business & Management:
Contract negotiation and management
Budget planning and control
Risk management
Audit response and compliance
Strategic planning
Vendor management
Cost-benefit analysis
Interpersonal:
Strong communication skills
Stakeholder management
Team collaboration
Conflict resolution
Customer service orientation
Ability to bridge technical and scientific domains
Leadership:
Technical leadership
Project management
Mentoring and knowledge transfer
Change management
Strategic thinking
Impact Metrics: Success in this role will be measured by:
Infrastructure stability and performance improvements
Stakeholder satisfaction levels
Project delivery effectiveness
Technical problem resolution metrics
Team collaboration effectiveness
Innovation and process improvements
Note: This position requires occasional travel to other company locations and may require some out-of-hours support during critical maintenance windows or emergencies.
This role represents a critical position in our organization, bridging technical expertise with scientific computing needs while fostering strong working relationships between global teams.
Minimum Requirements
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field
8+ years of experience in infrastructure engineering roles
Experience with high-performance computing environments
Proven experience supporting GPU-accelerated computing environments
Strong understanding of storage systems and networking
Experience with infrastructure monitoring and optimization tools
Demonstrated ability to work with scientific computing workflows
Experience managing vendor relationships and contracts
Knowledge of IT security and compliance requirements
Experience with disaster recovery planning and testing
Understanding of IT financial planning and budgeting
Experience with audit responses and compliance documentation
Strong experience with Linux administration and engineering
Extensive knowledge of virtualization technologies, particularly VSphere
Preferred Education, Experience and Skills
Experience with WEKA storage systems
Knowledge of AI/ML infrastructure requirements
Experience supporting bioinformatics workflows
Familiarity with container technologies (Docker, Kubernetes)
Experience with infrastructure automation tools
Understanding of scientific computing software and frameworks
Previous experience in biotech or pharmaceutical industries
Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure)
ITIL certification
Security certifications (CISSP, CISM, or similar)
Experience with GxP compliance
Experience with pharmaceutical industry regulations
Previous experience managing technical debt in regulated environments
Acorn Insurance and Financial Services Limited
Liverpool
Due to a period of exciting growth Acorn are looking for a highly skilled and experienced Senior Information Security Analyst to join our Information Security Team. Within this role you get the opportunity to join a collaborative team and have a chance to blend GRC responsibilities with technical security experience, all whilst working for a market leading insurance company, supporting and maintaining robust security controls and regulatory compliance.
Job Title: Senior Information Security Analyst (12 month FTC)
Location: Liverpool City Centre, Hybrid working available
Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 37.5 hours per week , 9:00 AM – 5:30 PM
Salary: £50,000 - £60,000 pa (DOE).
What you will be doing:
Work with all parties across the business to identify and assess risk and ensure mitigations are tracked to completion.
Lead the development and maintenance of information security policies, standards and procedures in line with regulatory frameworks and industry standards.
Lead third party risk management processes.
Collaborate across all areas of the business to align security policies and processes with business objectives and regulatory obligations.
Work with Security Operations and IT teams to provide oversight of vulnerability assessments and remediation activities.
Lead on security architecture reviews for new systems and services.
Evaluate technical security controls and recommending improvements.
Support the implementation of security tools and technologies.
Provide oversight of the security incident management process.
Provide security metrics for interested parties at all levels.
Lead the security awareness programme to promote a culture of security within all levels of the Group.
Provide support for internal and external security audits.
Lead security governance meetings representing the Information Security team and standing in for the Head of Information Security when required.
Provide subject matter expertise liaising across all business functions.
What we look for:
Minimum 5 years' experience in information security roles.
Strong leadership and mentorship abilities with a strategic mindset.
Experience with risk assessment methodologies.
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
Strong communication skills with the ability to explain complex security concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
Ability to manage risk and compliance projects and drive security initiatives.
Knowledge of information security frameworks such as ISO 27001 or NIST.
Knowledge of vulnerability management processes.
About Acorn Insurance With over 40 years of experience, Acorn Insurance is a specialist provider dedicated to helping individuals secure motor insurance across the UK. We proudly serve more than 50,000 customers, ensuring they find policies that meet their needs and provide the peace of mind that comes with high-quality cover.
At Acorn Insurance, we offer comprehensive training and continuous in-house coaching. You'll receive in-depth, FCA-regulated industry knowledge and all the tools necessary to grow your career with us.
We celebrate diversity and are committed to fostering a culture where everyone feels respected and valued. As a Disability Confident Level 1 and Level 2 employer, we ensure our workplace is accessible and inclusive, encouraging our people to bring their best selves to work every day.
The Acorn Group has been recognised as a Great Place to Work for 2024/5. A record number of employees participated in our survey, overwhelmingly highlighting our welcoming and supportive atmosphere as an excellent place to build a career. We are committed to continuous improvement and have ambitious plans for 2025.
Why Acorn Insurance? Acorn Insurance want to give you more than a job, we want to give you a purpose and a career. So, what can we offer you as an employer? Some of the "your tomorrow" benefits you will receive include: Wellbeing:
Enhanced Annual Leave entitlement starting at 31 days and potentially increasing to 35 days per year depending on grade & length of service (including bank holidays)
Enhanced paternity pay and 16 weeks full maternity pay.
Colleague Assistance programme offers a suite of wellbeing services such as:
6 Free Counselling sessions per year
Unlimited access to a telephone councillor 24/7
Access to a free 4-week programme of cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) with a trained therapist mentor.
Network of internal qualified mental health first aiders are available to provide support to colleagues.
Financial:
A core level of life assurance with the option to increase cover via salary sacrifice and add your spouse/partner
Ability to access your earnings before payday via Dayforce Wallet.
Company pension scheme
Refer a friend scheme with a £250 bonus for every colleague recommended on passing their probation period.
Access to a flexible benefits platform including an annual flex pot allowance to spend on over 15 benefits of your choice.
Ability to give back. You can opt into donating money to charity to climate positive organisations directly from your salary.
Reward, Recognition and Culture :
Long Service Award paid on 5,10- and 15-years’ service
A reward and recognition hub to celebrate and reward colleagues and peers.
Consistent and engaging company events including company awards, competitions and charity fundraisers.
Budgets for department leaders to use for social and engagement events. Please visit out website to view more of our excellent work benefits!
All roles are subject to DBS and Financial checks, any offer made will be conditional until checks are completed to a satisfactory standard. Unfortunately, due to the length of training and complexity of the role, we can only accept applications from candidates who have at least one year remaining on their (Graduate/ Post study work) visa. Unfortunately, we are unable to provide visa sponsorships. At Acorn, we are committed to creating an inclusive and supportive work environment. We recognise that candidates may have specific needs and are happy to consider reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process and working environment to accommodate individual requirements. Whether it’s modifying equipment, adjusting working hours, or providing additional support, we aim to ensure all employees can perform at their best. If you require any reasonable adjustments, please let us know during the application or interview process, and we will work with you to ensure your needs are met.
25/04/2025
Full time
Due to a period of exciting growth Acorn are looking for a highly skilled and experienced Senior Information Security Analyst to join our Information Security Team. Within this role you get the opportunity to join a collaborative team and have a chance to blend GRC responsibilities with technical security experience, all whilst working for a market leading insurance company, supporting and maintaining robust security controls and regulatory compliance.
Job Title: Senior Information Security Analyst (12 month FTC)
Location: Liverpool City Centre, Hybrid working available
Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 37.5 hours per week , 9:00 AM – 5:30 PM
Salary: £50,000 - £60,000 pa (DOE).
What you will be doing:
Work with all parties across the business to identify and assess risk and ensure mitigations are tracked to completion.
Lead the development and maintenance of information security policies, standards and procedures in line with regulatory frameworks and industry standards.
Lead third party risk management processes.
Collaborate across all areas of the business to align security policies and processes with business objectives and regulatory obligations.
Work with Security Operations and IT teams to provide oversight of vulnerability assessments and remediation activities.
Lead on security architecture reviews for new systems and services.
Evaluate technical security controls and recommending improvements.
Support the implementation of security tools and technologies.
Provide oversight of the security incident management process.
Provide security metrics for interested parties at all levels.
Lead the security awareness programme to promote a culture of security within all levels of the Group.
Provide support for internal and external security audits.
Lead security governance meetings representing the Information Security team and standing in for the Head of Information Security when required.
Provide subject matter expertise liaising across all business functions.
What we look for:
Minimum 5 years' experience in information security roles.
Strong leadership and mentorship abilities with a strategic mindset.
Experience with risk assessment methodologies.
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
Strong communication skills with the ability to explain complex security concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
Ability to manage risk and compliance projects and drive security initiatives.
Knowledge of information security frameworks such as ISO 27001 or NIST.
Knowledge of vulnerability management processes.
About Acorn Insurance With over 40 years of experience, Acorn Insurance is a specialist provider dedicated to helping individuals secure motor insurance across the UK. We proudly serve more than 50,000 customers, ensuring they find policies that meet their needs and provide the peace of mind that comes with high-quality cover.
At Acorn Insurance, we offer comprehensive training and continuous in-house coaching. You'll receive in-depth, FCA-regulated industry knowledge and all the tools necessary to grow your career with us.
We celebrate diversity and are committed to fostering a culture where everyone feels respected and valued. As a Disability Confident Level 1 and Level 2 employer, we ensure our workplace is accessible and inclusive, encouraging our people to bring their best selves to work every day.
The Acorn Group has been recognised as a Great Place to Work for 2024/5. A record number of employees participated in our survey, overwhelmingly highlighting our welcoming and supportive atmosphere as an excellent place to build a career. We are committed to continuous improvement and have ambitious plans for 2025.
Why Acorn Insurance? Acorn Insurance want to give you more than a job, we want to give you a purpose and a career. So, what can we offer you as an employer? Some of the "your tomorrow" benefits you will receive include: Wellbeing:
Enhanced Annual Leave entitlement starting at 31 days and potentially increasing to 35 days per year depending on grade & length of service (including bank holidays)
Enhanced paternity pay and 16 weeks full maternity pay.
Colleague Assistance programme offers a suite of wellbeing services such as:
6 Free Counselling sessions per year
Unlimited access to a telephone councillor 24/7
Access to a free 4-week programme of cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) with a trained therapist mentor.
Network of internal qualified mental health first aiders are available to provide support to colleagues.
Financial:
A core level of life assurance with the option to increase cover via salary sacrifice and add your spouse/partner
Ability to access your earnings before payday via Dayforce Wallet.
Company pension scheme
Refer a friend scheme with a £250 bonus for every colleague recommended on passing their probation period.
Access to a flexible benefits platform including an annual flex pot allowance to spend on over 15 benefits of your choice.
Ability to give back. You can opt into donating money to charity to climate positive organisations directly from your salary.
Reward, Recognition and Culture :
Long Service Award paid on 5,10- and 15-years’ service
A reward and recognition hub to celebrate and reward colleagues and peers.
Consistent and engaging company events including company awards, competitions and charity fundraisers.
Budgets for department leaders to use for social and engagement events. Please visit out website to view more of our excellent work benefits!
All roles are subject to DBS and Financial checks, any offer made will be conditional until checks are completed to a satisfactory standard. Unfortunately, due to the length of training and complexity of the role, we can only accept applications from candidates who have at least one year remaining on their (Graduate/ Post study work) visa. Unfortunately, we are unable to provide visa sponsorships. At Acorn, we are committed to creating an inclusive and supportive work environment. We recognise that candidates may have specific needs and are happy to consider reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process and working environment to accommodate individual requirements. Whether it’s modifying equipment, adjusting working hours, or providing additional support, we aim to ensure all employees can perform at their best. If you require any reasonable adjustments, please let us know during the application or interview process, and we will work with you to ensure your needs are met.
Network Engineer 60,000 - 75,000+ benefits - hybrid working The Network Engineer / Network Security Engineer will join a team supporting high profile network infrastructure, responsible for the design, implementation and support of enterprise scale networks ensuring optimum network up-time and performance. The role joins a project-based Network Operations team supporting internal projects and Enterprise networks with scope for Mid to Senior level candidates and upskilling in automation and Cloud technologies. The company offices are in Hampshire with hybrid working options - commutable from Southampton, Bournemouth, Basingstoke, Portsmouth areas Required skills and experience: 5+ years of proven experience supporting and configuring Cisco / Juniper network devices, Firewalls, Switches, Load Balancers Strong experience of infrastructure Network Design, WAN / LAN, working with customers and senior stakeholders Commercial experience of Network Security, Palo Alto or similar Enterprise level Network environment experience, ideally global scale either internally or external customers Relevant certifications; Cisco, Palo Alto, Juniper, etc All candidates must be UK based and willing to travel to their offices as required Please apply to this advert to discuss the details Spectrum IT Recruitment (South) Limited is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
06/12/2025
Full time
Network Engineer 60,000 - 75,000+ benefits - hybrid working The Network Engineer / Network Security Engineer will join a team supporting high profile network infrastructure, responsible for the design, implementation and support of enterprise scale networks ensuring optimum network up-time and performance. The role joins a project-based Network Operations team supporting internal projects and Enterprise networks with scope for Mid to Senior level candidates and upskilling in automation and Cloud technologies. The company offices are in Hampshire with hybrid working options - commutable from Southampton, Bournemouth, Basingstoke, Portsmouth areas Required skills and experience: 5+ years of proven experience supporting and configuring Cisco / Juniper network devices, Firewalls, Switches, Load Balancers Strong experience of infrastructure Network Design, WAN / LAN, working with customers and senior stakeholders Commercial experience of Network Security, Palo Alto or similar Enterprise level Network environment experience, ideally global scale either internally or external customers Relevant certifications; Cisco, Palo Alto, Juniper, etc All candidates must be UK based and willing to travel to their offices as required Please apply to this advert to discuss the details Spectrum IT Recruitment (South) Limited is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
A Marketplace on a Mission to the Moon We are working with an exciting business on a mission to put themselves at the forefront of digital marketplace consumer services. To rival the corporate, and to put the little people - the merchant and the consumer - at the forefront of business success. Having recently been named as Europe's fastest growing ecommerce company by the financial times and having accumulated many accolades from the tech and marketplace industries, the company is ready to scale. Come and join as the company take their marketplace to a global market. Senior DevOps Engineer A crucial role in streamlining software delivery pipelines, enhancing reliability, performance and scalability of systems, and driving continuous improvement across the software lifecycle. There are no passengers in this engineering team, everyone contributes and makes an impact. Your contribution will be significant and will help the ship run smoothly and reach further. What will make you a success in this role? You will need to be experienced, or at least comfortable with, working in a start-up style environment; fast moving, fast thinking, and willing to roll up your sleeves and get stuck in! Senior level technical capability with strong problem solving skills. Proven experience with GCP as either a DevOps Engineer or SRE. A good depth of experience using Terraform and Ansible. A strong knowledge of Kubernetes cluster, building containers, deploying via CI/CD pipelines. Able to think commercially i.e. cost of scaling vs utilisation of existing infrastructure. Beneficial Experience Knowledge of Nginx, PHP, MySQL. Knowledge of NoSQL solutions, RabbitMQ, SOLR, Couchbase. Good understanding of Networking concepts and solutions. Ability to work with, devise, and implement CI/CD pipelines and practices. A solid understanding of networking concepts, technologies, and protocols (TCP/IP, IPSec, HTTPS, DNS). The company have a remote first working practice so this position is available on a remote working basis. If you prefer working in an office with a team of people, they have a fully kitted, modern office based near Bournemouth in Dorset. You're welcome as often as you like. Salary, approx. £75,000 - £90,000 + benefits, remote working, generous benefits Hit apply to upload your CV or contact Tom Rayner at Spectrum IT Recruitment for more info. Spectrum IT Recruitment (South) Limited is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy. JBRP1_UKTJ
06/12/2025
Full time
A Marketplace on a Mission to the Moon We are working with an exciting business on a mission to put themselves at the forefront of digital marketplace consumer services. To rival the corporate, and to put the little people - the merchant and the consumer - at the forefront of business success. Having recently been named as Europe's fastest growing ecommerce company by the financial times and having accumulated many accolades from the tech and marketplace industries, the company is ready to scale. Come and join as the company take their marketplace to a global market. Senior DevOps Engineer A crucial role in streamlining software delivery pipelines, enhancing reliability, performance and scalability of systems, and driving continuous improvement across the software lifecycle. There are no passengers in this engineering team, everyone contributes and makes an impact. Your contribution will be significant and will help the ship run smoothly and reach further. What will make you a success in this role? You will need to be experienced, or at least comfortable with, working in a start-up style environment; fast moving, fast thinking, and willing to roll up your sleeves and get stuck in! Senior level technical capability with strong problem solving skills. Proven experience with GCP as either a DevOps Engineer or SRE. A good depth of experience using Terraform and Ansible. A strong knowledge of Kubernetes cluster, building containers, deploying via CI/CD pipelines. Able to think commercially i.e. cost of scaling vs utilisation of existing infrastructure. Beneficial Experience Knowledge of Nginx, PHP, MySQL. Knowledge of NoSQL solutions, RabbitMQ, SOLR, Couchbase. Good understanding of Networking concepts and solutions. Ability to work with, devise, and implement CI/CD pipelines and practices. A solid understanding of networking concepts, technologies, and protocols (TCP/IP, IPSec, HTTPS, DNS). The company have a remote first working practice so this position is available on a remote working basis. If you prefer working in an office with a team of people, they have a fully kitted, modern office based near Bournemouth in Dorset. You're welcome as often as you like. Salary, approx. £75,000 - £90,000 + benefits, remote working, generous benefits Hit apply to upload your CV or contact Tom Rayner at Spectrum IT Recruitment for more info. Spectrum IT Recruitment (South) Limited is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy. JBRP1_UKTJ
Excellent opportunity to join a globally renowned IT MSP and preferred partner of the UK MOD. My client needs no introduction and due to huge demand and growth within the sector have created a position for skilled senior level infrastructure / support engineers. This role is ideal for candidates who enjoy a mix of support and project implementation as well as a continuous learning environment. What's on offer? - Salary - up to £55k- 10% Company bonus- 10% DV bonus- £6000 vehicle allowance- On site role - Central London location- Benefits pack - includes 10% pension, 26 days annual leave+ banks, private medical etc.- Compensated on call 1 week in 5 (not eligible for first 6 months of role)- Excellent career progression and skill up ops What do I need? - Experience in IT support or infrastructure engineering ideally within an IT MSP, Defence, Telecoms- Skills supporting tools and tech such as - Windows OS, Windows Server, Active Directory, Group Policy, SAN or NAS, Disaster recovery etc- Experience serving as an escalation point for complex support tickets - Experience installing / supporting firewalls, anti-virus and other security related products and services- Can work cross departmentally with Network and SOC teams to solve complex issues for end - users- Strong communicator and experienced working directly with customers on support tickets- Please note these roles are subject to high level security clearances. Applicants must be eligible and willing to obtain. O.K. I'm in what's next?Apply with your latest C.V. below JBRP1_UKTJ
06/12/2025
Full time
Excellent opportunity to join a globally renowned IT MSP and preferred partner of the UK MOD. My client needs no introduction and due to huge demand and growth within the sector have created a position for skilled senior level infrastructure / support engineers. This role is ideal for candidates who enjoy a mix of support and project implementation as well as a continuous learning environment. What's on offer? - Salary - up to £55k- 10% Company bonus- 10% DV bonus- £6000 vehicle allowance- On site role - Central London location- Benefits pack - includes 10% pension, 26 days annual leave+ banks, private medical etc.- Compensated on call 1 week in 5 (not eligible for first 6 months of role)- Excellent career progression and skill up ops What do I need? - Experience in IT support or infrastructure engineering ideally within an IT MSP, Defence, Telecoms- Skills supporting tools and tech such as - Windows OS, Windows Server, Active Directory, Group Policy, SAN or NAS, Disaster recovery etc- Experience serving as an escalation point for complex support tickets - Experience installing / supporting firewalls, anti-virus and other security related products and services- Can work cross departmentally with Network and SOC teams to solve complex issues for end - users- Strong communicator and experienced working directly with customers on support tickets- Please note these roles are subject to high level security clearances. Applicants must be eligible and willing to obtain. O.K. I'm in what's next?Apply with your latest C.V. below JBRP1_UKTJ
Senior GCP DevOps Engineer £75,000 - £90,000 A Marketplace on a Mission to the Moon We are working with an exciting business on a mission to put themselves at the forefront of digital marketplace consumer services. To rival the corporate, and to put the little people - the merchant and the consumer - at the forefront of business success. Having recently been named as Europe's fastest growing ecommerce company by the financial times and having accumulated many accolades from the tech and marketplace industries, the company is ready to scale. Come and join as the company take their marketplace to a global market. Senior GCP DevOps Engineer A crucial role in streamlining software delivery pipelines, enhancing reliability, performance and scalability of systems, and driving continuous improvement across the software lifecycle. There are no passengers in this engineering team, everyone contributes and makes an impact. Your contribution will be significant and will help the ship run smoothly and reach further. What will make you a success in this role? You will need to be experienced, or at least comfortable with, working in a start-up style environment; fast moving, fast thinking, and willing to roll up your sleeves and get stuck in! Proven experience with GCP as either a DevOps Engineer or SRE. Senior level technical capability with strong problem solving skills. A good depth of experience using Terraform and Ansible. A strong knowledge of Kubernetes cluster, building containers, deploying via CI/CD pipelines. Able to think commercially i.e. cost of scaling vs utilisation of existing infrastructure. Beneficial Experience Knowledge of Nginx, PHP, MySQL. Knowledge of NoSQL solutions, RabbitMQ, SOLR, Couchbase. Good understanding of Networking concepts and solutions. Ability to work with, devise, and implement CI/CD pipelines and practices. A solid understanding of networking concepts, technologies, and protocols (TCP/IP, IPSec, HTTPS, DNS). The company have a remote first working practice so this position is available on a remote working basis. If you prefer working in an office with a team of people, they have a fully kitted, modern office. You're welcome as often as you like. Hit apply to upload your CV Spectrum IT Recruitment (South) Limited is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy. JBRP1_UKTJ
06/12/2025
Full time
Senior GCP DevOps Engineer £75,000 - £90,000 A Marketplace on a Mission to the Moon We are working with an exciting business on a mission to put themselves at the forefront of digital marketplace consumer services. To rival the corporate, and to put the little people - the merchant and the consumer - at the forefront of business success. Having recently been named as Europe's fastest growing ecommerce company by the financial times and having accumulated many accolades from the tech and marketplace industries, the company is ready to scale. Come and join as the company take their marketplace to a global market. Senior GCP DevOps Engineer A crucial role in streamlining software delivery pipelines, enhancing reliability, performance and scalability of systems, and driving continuous improvement across the software lifecycle. There are no passengers in this engineering team, everyone contributes and makes an impact. Your contribution will be significant and will help the ship run smoothly and reach further. What will make you a success in this role? You will need to be experienced, or at least comfortable with, working in a start-up style environment; fast moving, fast thinking, and willing to roll up your sleeves and get stuck in! Proven experience with GCP as either a DevOps Engineer or SRE. Senior level technical capability with strong problem solving skills. A good depth of experience using Terraform and Ansible. A strong knowledge of Kubernetes cluster, building containers, deploying via CI/CD pipelines. Able to think commercially i.e. cost of scaling vs utilisation of existing infrastructure. Beneficial Experience Knowledge of Nginx, PHP, MySQL. Knowledge of NoSQL solutions, RabbitMQ, SOLR, Couchbase. Good understanding of Networking concepts and solutions. Ability to work with, devise, and implement CI/CD pipelines and practices. A solid understanding of networking concepts, technologies, and protocols (TCP/IP, IPSec, HTTPS, DNS). The company have a remote first working practice so this position is available on a remote working basis. If you prefer working in an office with a team of people, they have a fully kitted, modern office. You're welcome as often as you like. Hit apply to upload your CV Spectrum IT Recruitment (South) Limited is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy. JBRP1_UKTJ
Senior Android Engineer Kotlin, Jetpack Compose, Modular Architecture Location: Manchester Are you a Android Engineer ready to move beyond feature development and architect the future of a large-scale, multi-module application ? We are seeking a high-autonomy technical leader to drive the adoption of modern practices, mentor peers, and make data-driven decisions alongside Product and UX stakeholders. What You Must Bring: 5+ years of professional Android development experience, with a focus on Kotlin . Expertise in Jetpack Compose for building modern, adaptive UI. Hands-on experience with modern concurrency tools: Kotlin Coroutines and Flow . Proven experience working on large-scale applications with a modularized or multi-module architecture . Familiarity with dependency injection frameworks (e.g., Hilt, Dagger, Koin). Strong understanding of network communication using Retrofit and OKHttp . Nice-to-Have Skills: Experience with Kotlin Multiplatform (KMP) or sharing logic across iOS/Android clients. Experience with implementing features for accessibility . Familiarity with monitoring and analytics tools (e.g., Firebase, Mixpanel). If you're ready to combine technical depth with strategic product ownership, apply now! or share your updated CV to sai saranya Randstad Technologies is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
06/12/2025
Contractor
Senior Android Engineer Kotlin, Jetpack Compose, Modular Architecture Location: Manchester Are you a Android Engineer ready to move beyond feature development and architect the future of a large-scale, multi-module application ? We are seeking a high-autonomy technical leader to drive the adoption of modern practices, mentor peers, and make data-driven decisions alongside Product and UX stakeholders. What You Must Bring: 5+ years of professional Android development experience, with a focus on Kotlin . Expertise in Jetpack Compose for building modern, adaptive UI. Hands-on experience with modern concurrency tools: Kotlin Coroutines and Flow . Proven experience working on large-scale applications with a modularized or multi-module architecture . Familiarity with dependency injection frameworks (e.g., Hilt, Dagger, Koin). Strong understanding of network communication using Retrofit and OKHttp . Nice-to-Have Skills: Experience with Kotlin Multiplatform (KMP) or sharing logic across iOS/Android clients. Experience with implementing features for accessibility . Familiarity with monitoring and analytics tools (e.g., Firebase, Mixpanel). If you're ready to combine technical depth with strategic product ownership, apply now! or share your updated CV to sai saranya Randstad Technologies is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
Big Red Recruitment Midlands Limited
City, Birmingham
Would you like to lead major network projects, supporting multiple sites as part of a critical network modernisation? You'll join an enterprise scale organisation on a journey to modernise and future-proof its complex network estate. We're looking for a Lead Network Engineer to come in and help drive it. You ll be joining partway through this multi-phase transformation, working hands-on with Cisco Meraki technologies to support the delivery of a modern, secure, and scalable network across over 500 UK branches and offices. This is not a people management role, it s an opportunity to lead technically, acting as the architectural 'go to' for a knowledge transfer and serving as the primary technical escalation point for the business-critical network estate. You'll operate alongside the existing Network Architect and play a key role in proof of concepts, pilot programmes, BAU transitions, and new initiatives like Zero Trust, NAC, and SD-WAN. If you're a Lead Network Engineer ready to make the step into architecture or a hands-on Network Architect looking to stay close to delivery, this could be the ideal role for you. What we re looking for: Significant experience in senior-level network engineering or network architecture Solid understanding of networking protocols like DHCP, TCP, and BGP Strong expertise with Cisco Meraki design, rollout, and troubleshooting Experience producing high-quality network documentation (HLD, LLD, Confluence) Familiarity with Zero Trust, SD-WAN, or NAC principles Experience supporting large, distributed network environments (ideally multi-site or retail) The role is remote with a salary of £70,000 £80,000 depending on experience. We are an equal opportunity recruitment company. This means we welcome applications from all suitably qualified people regardless of race, sex, disability, religion, sexual orientation or age. We are particularly invested in Neurodiversity inclusion and offer reasonable adjustments in the interview process. Reasonable adjustments are changes that we can make in the interview process if your disability puts you at a disadvantage compared with others who are not disabled. If you would benefit from a reasonable adjustment in your interview process, please call or email one of our recruiters.
06/12/2025
Full time
Would you like to lead major network projects, supporting multiple sites as part of a critical network modernisation? You'll join an enterprise scale organisation on a journey to modernise and future-proof its complex network estate. We're looking for a Lead Network Engineer to come in and help drive it. You ll be joining partway through this multi-phase transformation, working hands-on with Cisco Meraki technologies to support the delivery of a modern, secure, and scalable network across over 500 UK branches and offices. This is not a people management role, it s an opportunity to lead technically, acting as the architectural 'go to' for a knowledge transfer and serving as the primary technical escalation point for the business-critical network estate. You'll operate alongside the existing Network Architect and play a key role in proof of concepts, pilot programmes, BAU transitions, and new initiatives like Zero Trust, NAC, and SD-WAN. If you're a Lead Network Engineer ready to make the step into architecture or a hands-on Network Architect looking to stay close to delivery, this could be the ideal role for you. What we re looking for: Significant experience in senior-level network engineering or network architecture Solid understanding of networking protocols like DHCP, TCP, and BGP Strong expertise with Cisco Meraki design, rollout, and troubleshooting Experience producing high-quality network documentation (HLD, LLD, Confluence) Familiarity with Zero Trust, SD-WAN, or NAC principles Experience supporting large, distributed network environments (ideally multi-site or retail) The role is remote with a salary of £70,000 £80,000 depending on experience. We are an equal opportunity recruitment company. This means we welcome applications from all suitably qualified people regardless of race, sex, disability, religion, sexual orientation or age. We are particularly invested in Neurodiversity inclusion and offer reasonable adjustments in the interview process. Reasonable adjustments are changes that we can make in the interview process if your disability puts you at a disadvantage compared with others who are not disabled. If you would benefit from a reasonable adjustment in your interview process, please call or email one of our recruiters.
Senior Business Development Manager - Fire Location: London Salary: 35,000 - 45,000 + Commission + Benefits Role Overview We are seeking a dynamic, ambitious, and self-motivated Senior Business Development Manager to join our growing team! This is an exciting opportunity for a results-driven professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment. You will play a pivotal role in driving sales and overseeing business development within the fire compliance and service contracts sector - covering fire safety systems, maintenance, and compliance solutions. Key Responsibilities Sales & Business Development Actively pursue new business opportunities to expand our fire safety maintenance and service contract portfolio. Identify, target, and convert prospects into long-term clients using your industry expertise. Build and manage a robust pipeline through proactive outreach - including cold calls, networking, and attending industry events. Manage the full sales cycle from initial contact through to contract negotiation and closure. Client Relationship Management Build and maintain strong, long-term relationships with clients, ensuring satisfaction and repeat business. Act as the main point of contact for all fire compliance queries and service advice. Identify opportunities for upselling and cross-selling to maximize client value. Service Offering Expertise Demonstrate detailed knowledge of fire safety services - including fire alarms, extinguishers, passive fire protection, and full compliance packages. Educate clients on fire compliance requirements, helping them achieve legal and safety standards. Stay current on industry regulations, trends, and best practices. Target Achievement & Performance Consistently meet and exceed sales targets and KPIs. Collaborate with management to align on sales strategy and performance goals. Monitor and report on progress, adapting tactics to ensure success. Collaboration & Teamwork Work closely with operations, service, and compliance teams to ensure seamless delivery of client projects. Share insights and best practices with colleagues to support team success. Participate in regular meetings to contribute to overall business growth. Contract Management & Compliance Oversee preparation, negotiation, and renewal of service contracts. Ensure all documentation meets company policies, industry regulations, and legal requirements. Maintain accurate sales and client records in the CRM system. Continuous Professional Development Engage in ongoing training to deepen knowledge of fire safety standards, products, and technologies. Represent the company at relevant seminars and industry events. About You Proven track record in B2B sales, ideally within the fire safety, facilities management, or building compliance sector. Strong understanding of fire compliance and related services. Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills. Self-starter with the ability to work autonomously and as part of a team. Results-driven mindset with a focus on exceeding targets. Why Join Us? Competitive salary with uncapped commission structure. Opportunities for career progression in a rapidly expanding business. Supportive, collaborative work environment. Ongoing training and development to help you stay ahead in the industry. About Marble Talent As engineering recruitment specialists, we pride ourselves on the ability to turn aspiring candidates at the beginning, middle or towards the end of their engineering careers into successful, professional engineers place at the right companies. We are interested in people from all walks of life, as long as they have the passion to succeed in engineering. Our goal is to become the recruiter of choice for UK engineering companies. We will do this by continuing to deliver a first-class service for both clients and candidates
05/12/2025
Full time
Senior Business Development Manager - Fire Location: London Salary: 35,000 - 45,000 + Commission + Benefits Role Overview We are seeking a dynamic, ambitious, and self-motivated Senior Business Development Manager to join our growing team! This is an exciting opportunity for a results-driven professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment. You will play a pivotal role in driving sales and overseeing business development within the fire compliance and service contracts sector - covering fire safety systems, maintenance, and compliance solutions. Key Responsibilities Sales & Business Development Actively pursue new business opportunities to expand our fire safety maintenance and service contract portfolio. Identify, target, and convert prospects into long-term clients using your industry expertise. Build and manage a robust pipeline through proactive outreach - including cold calls, networking, and attending industry events. Manage the full sales cycle from initial contact through to contract negotiation and closure. Client Relationship Management Build and maintain strong, long-term relationships with clients, ensuring satisfaction and repeat business. Act as the main point of contact for all fire compliance queries and service advice. Identify opportunities for upselling and cross-selling to maximize client value. Service Offering Expertise Demonstrate detailed knowledge of fire safety services - including fire alarms, extinguishers, passive fire protection, and full compliance packages. Educate clients on fire compliance requirements, helping them achieve legal and safety standards. Stay current on industry regulations, trends, and best practices. Target Achievement & Performance Consistently meet and exceed sales targets and KPIs. Collaborate with management to align on sales strategy and performance goals. Monitor and report on progress, adapting tactics to ensure success. Collaboration & Teamwork Work closely with operations, service, and compliance teams to ensure seamless delivery of client projects. Share insights and best practices with colleagues to support team success. Participate in regular meetings to contribute to overall business growth. Contract Management & Compliance Oversee preparation, negotiation, and renewal of service contracts. Ensure all documentation meets company policies, industry regulations, and legal requirements. Maintain accurate sales and client records in the CRM system. Continuous Professional Development Engage in ongoing training to deepen knowledge of fire safety standards, products, and technologies. Represent the company at relevant seminars and industry events. About You Proven track record in B2B sales, ideally within the fire safety, facilities management, or building compliance sector. Strong understanding of fire compliance and related services. Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills. Self-starter with the ability to work autonomously and as part of a team. Results-driven mindset with a focus on exceeding targets. Why Join Us? Competitive salary with uncapped commission structure. Opportunities for career progression in a rapidly expanding business. Supportive, collaborative work environment. Ongoing training and development to help you stay ahead in the industry. About Marble Talent As engineering recruitment specialists, we pride ourselves on the ability to turn aspiring candidates at the beginning, middle or towards the end of their engineering careers into successful, professional engineers place at the right companies. We are interested in people from all walks of life, as long as they have the passion to succeed in engineering. Our goal is to become the recruiter of choice for UK engineering companies. We will do this by continuing to deliver a first-class service for both clients and candidates
We are seeking a highly experienced and strategic senior leader to oversee our Cyber Engineering, Identity & Access Management (IAM), and Data Loss Prevention (DLP) functions. This role will be responsible for driving the design, delivery, and governance of enterprise-wide security engineering solutions, while ensuring secure, scalable, and resilient identity and data protection services. The ideal candidate will combine deep technical expertise with strong leadership skills to shape the future of cybersecurity, identity, and data protection within the organization. This position is designated as a Senior Management Function (SMF) under the Financial Conduct Authority regime, carrying personal accountability for compliance, operational resilience, and security effectiveness. The Role: Strategic Leadership Define and execute the global strategy for Cyber Engineering, IAM, and DLP in alignment with the enterprise security and technology roadmap. Serve as a trusted advisor to the CISO, CIO, and executive leadership on emerging threats, secure architecture, identity, and data protection. Establish metrics and reporting to demonstrate effectiveness, risk reduction, and compliance with regulatory requirements (e.g., National Institute of Standards Cyber Security Framework (NIST CSF), Digital Operations Resilience Act (DORA), New Tork State Department of Financial Services (NYDFS), Sarbanes-Oxyley (SOX), and the Financia Conduct Authority(FCA). Cyber Engineering Oversight Lead engineering teams responsible for core security platforms, including endpoint protection, cloud security, network defense, vulnerability management, and DevSecOps integrations. Build and mature a comprehensive vulnerability management program, including continuous scanning, risk-based prioritization, remediation tracking, and Board-level reporting. Drive innovation by embedding security into cloud, hybrid, and modern application architectures ("Secure by Design" principles). Ensure the adoption of automation, orchestration, and advanced analytics to improve detection, response, and resiliency. Identity & Access Management Own enterprise-wide IAM strategy, including workforce and customer identity, privileged access management (PAM), identity governance and administration (IGA), and multi-factor authentication (MFA). Lead initiatives to modernize and integrate IAM platforms to support cloud adoption, Zero Trust, and frictionless user experiences. Partner with business and technology leaders to enable secure digital transformation through robust identity services. Data Loss Prevention (DLP) Advance a comprehensive Data Loss Prevention program to safeguard sensitive information across endpoints, cloud, email, and collaboration platforms. Establish enterprise-wide policies and controls to prevent unauthorized data exfiltration, insider threats, and regulatory breaches. Implement monitoring, classification, and enforcement mechanisms that balance data protection with business enablement. Partner with business, compliance, and data governance teams to align DLP strategy with General Data Protection Regulation, Financial Conduct Authority, Prudential Regulation Authority, Sarbanes-Oxley, and other global data protection requirements. Provide executive and Board-level reporting on data protection risks, incidents, and mitigation efforts. Governance, Risk & Compliance Ensure IAM, DLP, and security engineering practices meet regulatory, audit, and policy requirements. Define and maintain standards for identity lifecycle, access controls, data handling, and information protection. Oversee risk assessments and remediation programs tied to IAM, DLP, and security engineering platforms. Senior Management Function (FCA Responsibilities) As an FCA-designated Senior Management Function (SMF) role, the position carries individual accountability under the Senior Managers & Certification Regime (SM&CR). Specific responsibilities include: Personal accountability for ensuring cyber, IAM, and DLP controls are effective, proportionate, and aligned with FCA expectations for operational resilience and financial sector stability. Maintaining robust governance, oversight, and risk management frameworks for engineering, identity, and data protection, ensuring risks are identified, escalated, and remediated in line with FCA and PRA requirements. Demonstrating reasonable steps have been taken to oversee outsourced arrangements, third-party providers, and cloud services related to IAM, DLP, and cyber platforms. Ensuring Board and regulators receive timely, accurate, and complete information on cyber, identity, and data protection risks, vulnerabilities, and remediation activities. Acting as the point of accountability for operational resilience in cyber engineering, IAM, and DLP, supporting FCA requirements around impact tolerance, scenario testing, and response planning. Requirements: Progressive experience in cybersecurity, with extensive experience in leadership roles across IAM, cyber engineering, and/or data protection. Proven track record of leading global security programs at scale in complex, regulated environments (financial services strongly preferred). Expertise in IAM technologies (SailPoint, Okta, Azure AD, CyberArk, Ping Identity), DLP platforms (Symantec, Microsoft Purview, Forcepoint, Digital Guardian), and security engineering tools (EDR, CSPM, SIEM, SOAR, vulnerability management). Strong knowledge of Zero Trust, data protection regulations (GDPR, FCA, PRA), cloud-native security, and DevSecOps practices. Exceptional leadership, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to influence at Board and executive levels. Relevant certifications (CISSP, CISM, CCSP, CIPP/E, SABSA, or equivalent) preferred. We're committed to equal employment opportunity and provide application, interview and workplace adjustments and accommodations to all applicants. If you foresee any barriers, from the application process through to joining WTW, please email your recruiter.
05/12/2025
Full time
We are seeking a highly experienced and strategic senior leader to oversee our Cyber Engineering, Identity & Access Management (IAM), and Data Loss Prevention (DLP) functions. This role will be responsible for driving the design, delivery, and governance of enterprise-wide security engineering solutions, while ensuring secure, scalable, and resilient identity and data protection services. The ideal candidate will combine deep technical expertise with strong leadership skills to shape the future of cybersecurity, identity, and data protection within the organization. This position is designated as a Senior Management Function (SMF) under the Financial Conduct Authority regime, carrying personal accountability for compliance, operational resilience, and security effectiveness. The Role: Strategic Leadership Define and execute the global strategy for Cyber Engineering, IAM, and DLP in alignment with the enterprise security and technology roadmap. Serve as a trusted advisor to the CISO, CIO, and executive leadership on emerging threats, secure architecture, identity, and data protection. Establish metrics and reporting to demonstrate effectiveness, risk reduction, and compliance with regulatory requirements (e.g., National Institute of Standards Cyber Security Framework (NIST CSF), Digital Operations Resilience Act (DORA), New Tork State Department of Financial Services (NYDFS), Sarbanes-Oxyley (SOX), and the Financia Conduct Authority(FCA). Cyber Engineering Oversight Lead engineering teams responsible for core security platforms, including endpoint protection, cloud security, network defense, vulnerability management, and DevSecOps integrations. Build and mature a comprehensive vulnerability management program, including continuous scanning, risk-based prioritization, remediation tracking, and Board-level reporting. Drive innovation by embedding security into cloud, hybrid, and modern application architectures ("Secure by Design" principles). Ensure the adoption of automation, orchestration, and advanced analytics to improve detection, response, and resiliency. Identity & Access Management Own enterprise-wide IAM strategy, including workforce and customer identity, privileged access management (PAM), identity governance and administration (IGA), and multi-factor authentication (MFA). Lead initiatives to modernize and integrate IAM platforms to support cloud adoption, Zero Trust, and frictionless user experiences. Partner with business and technology leaders to enable secure digital transformation through robust identity services. Data Loss Prevention (DLP) Advance a comprehensive Data Loss Prevention program to safeguard sensitive information across endpoints, cloud, email, and collaboration platforms. Establish enterprise-wide policies and controls to prevent unauthorized data exfiltration, insider threats, and regulatory breaches. Implement monitoring, classification, and enforcement mechanisms that balance data protection with business enablement. Partner with business, compliance, and data governance teams to align DLP strategy with General Data Protection Regulation, Financial Conduct Authority, Prudential Regulation Authority, Sarbanes-Oxley, and other global data protection requirements. Provide executive and Board-level reporting on data protection risks, incidents, and mitigation efforts. Governance, Risk & Compliance Ensure IAM, DLP, and security engineering practices meet regulatory, audit, and policy requirements. Define and maintain standards for identity lifecycle, access controls, data handling, and information protection. Oversee risk assessments and remediation programs tied to IAM, DLP, and security engineering platforms. Senior Management Function (FCA Responsibilities) As an FCA-designated Senior Management Function (SMF) role, the position carries individual accountability under the Senior Managers & Certification Regime (SM&CR). Specific responsibilities include: Personal accountability for ensuring cyber, IAM, and DLP controls are effective, proportionate, and aligned with FCA expectations for operational resilience and financial sector stability. Maintaining robust governance, oversight, and risk management frameworks for engineering, identity, and data protection, ensuring risks are identified, escalated, and remediated in line with FCA and PRA requirements. Demonstrating reasonable steps have been taken to oversee outsourced arrangements, third-party providers, and cloud services related to IAM, DLP, and cyber platforms. Ensuring Board and regulators receive timely, accurate, and complete information on cyber, identity, and data protection risks, vulnerabilities, and remediation activities. Acting as the point of accountability for operational resilience in cyber engineering, IAM, and DLP, supporting FCA requirements around impact tolerance, scenario testing, and response planning. Requirements: Progressive experience in cybersecurity, with extensive experience in leadership roles across IAM, cyber engineering, and/or data protection. Proven track record of leading global security programs at scale in complex, regulated environments (financial services strongly preferred). Expertise in IAM technologies (SailPoint, Okta, Azure AD, CyberArk, Ping Identity), DLP platforms (Symantec, Microsoft Purview, Forcepoint, Digital Guardian), and security engineering tools (EDR, CSPM, SIEM, SOAR, vulnerability management). Strong knowledge of Zero Trust, data protection regulations (GDPR, FCA, PRA), cloud-native security, and DevSecOps practices. Exceptional leadership, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to influence at Board and executive levels. Relevant certifications (CISSP, CISM, CCSP, CIPP/E, SABSA, or equivalent) preferred. We're committed to equal employment opportunity and provide application, interview and workplace adjustments and accommodations to all applicants. If you foresee any barriers, from the application process through to joining WTW, please email your recruiter.
About Us: We're not your typical MSP. As a second-generation Managed Service Provider (MSP) born from the expertise of industry veterans, we're crafting a new narrative in the UK tech scene. Our team, akin to the Navy SEALs of the tech world, consists of elite operators who've excelled in larger MSP environments but yearned for something more. At Synextra, we've spent 10+ transformative years building a company that's small by design but colossal in impact, guided by a technical leader whose vision is always client-first. We are currently looking for a skilled and enthusiastic Senior Cloud Infrastructure Engineer to join our dynamic technical team. You can expect to work with the latest technology and leading brands in a team where everyone has a passion for technology. This will be a hands-on, fast-paced role where there will be endless opportunities to develop new skills and get involved in projects across the business. About you: A highly ambitious, energetic and hands-on Azure cloud-native engineer, who works as well in a team as you can alone. Thrives in a fast-paced, loosely structured start-up environment where extra effort and a high quality of work won't go unrecognised. Eager to work fast, iterate quickly and with a drive for excellence in everything they do. Excited to be able to constantly work with and learn new technologies. About the role: At least 90% of BAU will operate across the full Azure suite (see essential skills for key areas of interest). The remaining BAU will cover a multitude of enterprise-level MSP and ISP technologies (Such as Windows Server, Active Directory, M365 etc.) No two days will be the same; different technologies, challenges and opportunities will always be present. Occasional project-based work. Help lead the 5 support provided by the Cloud Infrastructure team as one of a few key senior team members. Mentor the junior team members to continue their technical development and provide feedback to help shape their growth and progression. Out of hours work is involved (on-call, overtime). Working from our modern office workplace on-site in Warrington, 8.5h/day, Mon-Fri What you gain: A rare chance to help an Expertise-driven MSP continue to grow and provide excellence under the technical vision of the founding team. Exposure to an extreme amount of core and cutting-edge cloud native technologies across dozens of SMEs. Mentorship for your own development from the Lead Engineers with the Cloud Infrastructure, Cloud Platform and Cloud Consultancy teams. Collaboration with an ambitious team of industry experts who are always trying to push the company, and each other to deliver the best solutions possible. Essential skills required: Expert with Azure IaaS services including but not limited to; Virtual Machines, Azure Networking (VNETs, VWAN, Azure Firewall), relevant backup and DR services (Azure Backup, Azure Site Recovery, Veeam). Experienced with Azure PaaS services such as App Services, Azure Front Door, Azure Data Factory, Azure SQL and more. Exposure to IAC (Terraform, Bicep) would be advantageous. Exposure to Azure's development and data services; Azure DevOps, Azure APIM, Azure Fabric, Azure Databricks, etc. Expert understanding of Active Directory & Windows Server. Strong understanding of core cybersecurity principles including least privilege access, zero-trust networking and defence in depth. Solid understanding of virtual desktop infrastructure and direct experience working with Azure Virtual Desktop and FSLogix. Experience in a customer-facing technical role dealing with both technical and non-technical stakeholders. Perks & Benefits: Great office location, free parking, plenty of on-campus amenities. Stylish breakout spaces, pool table, games console, premium coffee, fruit, snacks and soft drinks. Comprehensive benefits including private healthcare, dental cover, and more. A Garmin smartwatch to prioritise health and fitness. Perkbox employee benefits platform A culture that celebrates success, encourages innovation, and supports your professional and personal growth Are you the game changer we are looking for? If this sounds like the challenge you've been waiting for, we're excited to hear from you. Reach out to us, and schedule your chat with our team.
05/12/2025
Full time
About Us: We're not your typical MSP. As a second-generation Managed Service Provider (MSP) born from the expertise of industry veterans, we're crafting a new narrative in the UK tech scene. Our team, akin to the Navy SEALs of the tech world, consists of elite operators who've excelled in larger MSP environments but yearned for something more. At Synextra, we've spent 10+ transformative years building a company that's small by design but colossal in impact, guided by a technical leader whose vision is always client-first. We are currently looking for a skilled and enthusiastic Senior Cloud Infrastructure Engineer to join our dynamic technical team. You can expect to work with the latest technology and leading brands in a team where everyone has a passion for technology. This will be a hands-on, fast-paced role where there will be endless opportunities to develop new skills and get involved in projects across the business. About you: A highly ambitious, energetic and hands-on Azure cloud-native engineer, who works as well in a team as you can alone. Thrives in a fast-paced, loosely structured start-up environment where extra effort and a high quality of work won't go unrecognised. Eager to work fast, iterate quickly and with a drive for excellence in everything they do. Excited to be able to constantly work with and learn new technologies. About the role: At least 90% of BAU will operate across the full Azure suite (see essential skills for key areas of interest). The remaining BAU will cover a multitude of enterprise-level MSP and ISP technologies (Such as Windows Server, Active Directory, M365 etc.) No two days will be the same; different technologies, challenges and opportunities will always be present. Occasional project-based work. Help lead the 5 support provided by the Cloud Infrastructure team as one of a few key senior team members. Mentor the junior team members to continue their technical development and provide feedback to help shape their growth and progression. Out of hours work is involved (on-call, overtime). Working from our modern office workplace on-site in Warrington, 8.5h/day, Mon-Fri What you gain: A rare chance to help an Expertise-driven MSP continue to grow and provide excellence under the technical vision of the founding team. Exposure to an extreme amount of core and cutting-edge cloud native technologies across dozens of SMEs. Mentorship for your own development from the Lead Engineers with the Cloud Infrastructure, Cloud Platform and Cloud Consultancy teams. Collaboration with an ambitious team of industry experts who are always trying to push the company, and each other to deliver the best solutions possible. Essential skills required: Expert with Azure IaaS services including but not limited to; Virtual Machines, Azure Networking (VNETs, VWAN, Azure Firewall), relevant backup and DR services (Azure Backup, Azure Site Recovery, Veeam). Experienced with Azure PaaS services such as App Services, Azure Front Door, Azure Data Factory, Azure SQL and more. Exposure to IAC (Terraform, Bicep) would be advantageous. Exposure to Azure's development and data services; Azure DevOps, Azure APIM, Azure Fabric, Azure Databricks, etc. Expert understanding of Active Directory & Windows Server. Strong understanding of core cybersecurity principles including least privilege access, zero-trust networking and defence in depth. Solid understanding of virtual desktop infrastructure and direct experience working with Azure Virtual Desktop and FSLogix. Experience in a customer-facing technical role dealing with both technical and non-technical stakeholders. Perks & Benefits: Great office location, free parking, plenty of on-campus amenities. Stylish breakout spaces, pool table, games console, premium coffee, fruit, snacks and soft drinks. Comprehensive benefits including private healthcare, dental cover, and more. A Garmin smartwatch to prioritise health and fitness. Perkbox employee benefits platform A culture that celebrates success, encourages innovation, and supports your professional and personal growth Are you the game changer we are looking for? If this sounds like the challenge you've been waiting for, we're excited to hear from you. Reach out to us, and schedule your chat with our team.
About Us: We're not your typical MSP. As a second-generation Managed Service Provider (MSP) born from the expertise of industry veterans, we're crafting a new narrative in the UK tech scene. Our team, akin to the Navy SEALs of the tech world, consists of elite operators who've excelled in larger MSP environments but yearned for something more. At Synextra, we've spent 10+ transformative years building a company that's small by design but colossal in impact, guided by a technical leader whose vision is always client-first. We are currently looking for a skilled and enthusiastic Junior Cloud Operations Engineer to join our dynamic technical team. You can expect to work with the latest technology and leading brands in a team where everyone has a passion for technology. This will be a hands-on, fast-paced role where there will be endless opportunities to develop new skills and get involved in projects across the business. About you: Ambitious and energetic with a genuine passion for technology and cloud. A team player who is comfortable taking ownership of assigned work and learning quickly. Thrives in a fast-paced, startup-style environment where effort and quality are noticed. Excited to experiment, make progress quickly and learn new technologies every week. About the role: Measurable progress via the Synextra Academy, our in-house training programme. Made to help direct your career growth. Support BAU across the Azure stack, learning how to deliver, operate and improve real customer environments (with expert guidance). Exposure to wider MSP/ISP tech. No two days are the same: varied tickets, small projects, troubleshooting and plenty of chances to build real-world skills under supervision. Work from our modern Warrington office, 8.5h/day, Mon-Fri. Shift rotation and Twilight shift allowance: occasional 'up to midnight' weeks. This is to support customer coverage while protecting teams' work-life balance. Out-of-hours work involved (on-call, overtime). What you gain: A rare start in an expertise-driven MSP: learn how high-performing cloud teams operate. Exposure to core and cutting-edge cloud-native technologies across dozens of SMEs. Daily coaching from Lead Engineers across Cloud Infrastructure, Cloud Platform and Cloud Consultancy. A clear progression path, certification support, and a team that pushes each other to deliver excellent outcomes. Perks & Benefits: Great office location, free parking, plenty of on-campus amenities. Stylish breakout spaces, pool table, games console, premium coffee, fruit, snacks and soft drinks. Comprehensive benefits including private healthcare, dental cover, and more. A Garmin smartwatch to prioritise health and fitness. Perkbox employee benefits platform A culture that celebrates success, encourages innovation, and supports your professional and personal growth Are you the game changer we are looking for? If this sounds like the challenge you've been waiting for, we're excited to hear from you. Reach out to us, and schedule your chat with our team. Essential skills required: (We're hiring for potential. If you meet most of these, you're likely a great fit.) Solid grounding in IT fundamentals: networking basics, operating systems and virtualisation concepts. Familiarity with public cloud concepts Basic understanding of cybersecurity principles. Genuine enthusiasm for hands-on learning (home lab, certifications, projects, GitHub, or Uni projects all count). Clear written and verbal communication; comfortable speaking with customers (with support from seniors).
05/12/2025
Full time
About Us: We're not your typical MSP. As a second-generation Managed Service Provider (MSP) born from the expertise of industry veterans, we're crafting a new narrative in the UK tech scene. Our team, akin to the Navy SEALs of the tech world, consists of elite operators who've excelled in larger MSP environments but yearned for something more. At Synextra, we've spent 10+ transformative years building a company that's small by design but colossal in impact, guided by a technical leader whose vision is always client-first. We are currently looking for a skilled and enthusiastic Junior Cloud Operations Engineer to join our dynamic technical team. You can expect to work with the latest technology and leading brands in a team where everyone has a passion for technology. This will be a hands-on, fast-paced role where there will be endless opportunities to develop new skills and get involved in projects across the business. About you: Ambitious and energetic with a genuine passion for technology and cloud. A team player who is comfortable taking ownership of assigned work and learning quickly. Thrives in a fast-paced, startup-style environment where effort and quality are noticed. Excited to experiment, make progress quickly and learn new technologies every week. About the role: Measurable progress via the Synextra Academy, our in-house training programme. Made to help direct your career growth. Support BAU across the Azure stack, learning how to deliver, operate and improve real customer environments (with expert guidance). Exposure to wider MSP/ISP tech. No two days are the same: varied tickets, small projects, troubleshooting and plenty of chances to build real-world skills under supervision. Work from our modern Warrington office, 8.5h/day, Mon-Fri. Shift rotation and Twilight shift allowance: occasional 'up to midnight' weeks. This is to support customer coverage while protecting teams' work-life balance. Out-of-hours work involved (on-call, overtime). What you gain: A rare start in an expertise-driven MSP: learn how high-performing cloud teams operate. Exposure to core and cutting-edge cloud-native technologies across dozens of SMEs. Daily coaching from Lead Engineers across Cloud Infrastructure, Cloud Platform and Cloud Consultancy. A clear progression path, certification support, and a team that pushes each other to deliver excellent outcomes. Perks & Benefits: Great office location, free parking, plenty of on-campus amenities. Stylish breakout spaces, pool table, games console, premium coffee, fruit, snacks and soft drinks. Comprehensive benefits including private healthcare, dental cover, and more. A Garmin smartwatch to prioritise health and fitness. Perkbox employee benefits platform A culture that celebrates success, encourages innovation, and supports your professional and personal growth Are you the game changer we are looking for? If this sounds like the challenge you've been waiting for, we're excited to hear from you. Reach out to us, and schedule your chat with our team. Essential skills required: (We're hiring for potential. If you meet most of these, you're likely a great fit.) Solid grounding in IT fundamentals: networking basics, operating systems and virtualisation concepts. Familiarity with public cloud concepts Basic understanding of cybersecurity principles. Genuine enthusiasm for hands-on learning (home lab, certifications, projects, GitHub, or Uni projects all count). Clear written and verbal communication; comfortable speaking with customers (with support from seniors).
Ready to join a team that's leading the way in reshaping the future of insurance? Here at esure Group, we are on a mission to revolutionise insurance for good! We've been providing Home and Motor Insurance since 2000, with over 2 million customers trusting us to keep them covered through our esure and Sheilas' Wheels brands. With a bold commitment for digital innovation, we're transforming the way the industry operates and putting customers at the heart of everything we do.Having completed our recent multi-year digital transformation, we're now leveraging advanced technology and data-driven insights alongside exceptional service, to deliver personalised experiences that meet our customers ever-changing needs today and in the future. We are currently recruiting for Technical Leads to sit within one of our core value streams to focus on developing and implementing innovative digital technology. You will manage, lead and coach a team of technical experts who build software and customer experiences that continues to drive, shape and deliver our customer-centric, data driven and digital first strategy. What you'll do: Technical Lead for a squad, ensuring collaborative working with Product Owners, Developers, QA's, Architects and the wider business. Lead, manage and coach a team of engineers. You will lead from the front with expert hands-on software development experience and ensure high technical standards are met throughout the team. Collaborate with the Product Owner to ensure the squad has a clear mission, understands the wider tech strategy, healthy backlog and working to Agile practices. Work with our Architects and Principal Engineers on new tech choices and architecture evolution. Always looking at ways to Improve engineering practices in the squad including code quality, testing and CI/CD. Be a senior part of esure's engineering community. Strive to actively share technical expertise with the team and champion / drive tech change wider than your squad. What we'd love you to bring: A deep love of technology with a customer centric approach! A passion for people development; You will consider yourself a people motivator who has led a software development squad in an agile environment to deliver and achieve great things. A Java technical expert! Our Tech Lead roles are a good blend of people management and strategy and hands on development (Spring Boot experience is key). Experience with CI/CD, Jenkins and Docker (ideally with Kubernetes) as well as cloud platform experience, ideally AWS. Experience in design and development of distributed, scalable, and highly available systems with a customer centric approach. An advocate of different agile methodologies: Scrum, Kanban, TDD, BDD, continuous delivery. The Interview Process (subject to change): You'll start with an introductory call with one of our Talent Partners. This is a 'get to know you session' and for you to explore the position in more detail. 1st stage: 1 hour interview with our Head of Technology 2nd stage: 1 hour interview with 2 of our Technical Leads. This will involve a technical task and technical interview questions. 3rd Stage: 30-minute meeting with members of one of our Agile Squad. This will be a Product Owner and a Delivery Manager. Final stage: a final meeting with our Head of Technology and our Chief Technology Officer. What's in it for you?: Competitive salary that reflects your skills, experience and potential. Discretionary bonus scheme that recognises your hard work and contributions to esure's success. 28 days annual leave, plus 8 flexible days and the ability to buy and sell further holiday. Our flexible benefits platform is loaded with perks to choose from, so you can build a personal toolkit to support your health, wellbeing, lifestyle, and finances. Company funded private medical insurance for qualifying colleagues. Fantastic discounts on our insurance products! 50% off for yourself and spouse/partner and 10% off for direct family members. We'll elevate your career with hands-on training, mentoring, access to our exclusive academies, regular career conversations, and expert partner resources. Driving good in the world couldn't be more important to us. Our colleagues can use 2 volunteering days per year to support their local communities. Join our internal networks and communities to connect, learn, and share ideas with likeminded colleagues. We're a proud supporter of the ABI's 'Make Flexible Work' campaign and welcome you to ask about the flexibility you need. Our hybrid working approach also puts you in the driving seat of how and where you do your best work. We are committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered. We celebrate individuality and create spaces where unique backgrounds and experiences can come together. We believe that diverse perspectives drive innovation, in turn enabling us to better serve our customers, community and build a stronger organisation. Our commitment to inclusion extends to every part of our business, from hiring practices to professional growth opportunities, ensuring equal access and support for all.
05/12/2025
Full time
Ready to join a team that's leading the way in reshaping the future of insurance? Here at esure Group, we are on a mission to revolutionise insurance for good! We've been providing Home and Motor Insurance since 2000, with over 2 million customers trusting us to keep them covered through our esure and Sheilas' Wheels brands. With a bold commitment for digital innovation, we're transforming the way the industry operates and putting customers at the heart of everything we do.Having completed our recent multi-year digital transformation, we're now leveraging advanced technology and data-driven insights alongside exceptional service, to deliver personalised experiences that meet our customers ever-changing needs today and in the future. We are currently recruiting for Technical Leads to sit within one of our core value streams to focus on developing and implementing innovative digital technology. You will manage, lead and coach a team of technical experts who build software and customer experiences that continues to drive, shape and deliver our customer-centric, data driven and digital first strategy. What you'll do: Technical Lead for a squad, ensuring collaborative working with Product Owners, Developers, QA's, Architects and the wider business. Lead, manage and coach a team of engineers. You will lead from the front with expert hands-on software development experience and ensure high technical standards are met throughout the team. Collaborate with the Product Owner to ensure the squad has a clear mission, understands the wider tech strategy, healthy backlog and working to Agile practices. Work with our Architects and Principal Engineers on new tech choices and architecture evolution. Always looking at ways to Improve engineering practices in the squad including code quality, testing and CI/CD. Be a senior part of esure's engineering community. Strive to actively share technical expertise with the team and champion / drive tech change wider than your squad. What we'd love you to bring: A deep love of technology with a customer centric approach! A passion for people development; You will consider yourself a people motivator who has led a software development squad in an agile environment to deliver and achieve great things. A Java technical expert! Our Tech Lead roles are a good blend of people management and strategy and hands on development (Spring Boot experience is key). Experience with CI/CD, Jenkins and Docker (ideally with Kubernetes) as well as cloud platform experience, ideally AWS. Experience in design and development of distributed, scalable, and highly available systems with a customer centric approach. An advocate of different agile methodologies: Scrum, Kanban, TDD, BDD, continuous delivery. The Interview Process (subject to change): You'll start with an introductory call with one of our Talent Partners. This is a 'get to know you session' and for you to explore the position in more detail. 1st stage: 1 hour interview with our Head of Technology 2nd stage: 1 hour interview with 2 of our Technical Leads. This will involve a technical task and technical interview questions. 3rd Stage: 30-minute meeting with members of one of our Agile Squad. This will be a Product Owner and a Delivery Manager. Final stage: a final meeting with our Head of Technology and our Chief Technology Officer. What's in it for you?: Competitive salary that reflects your skills, experience and potential. Discretionary bonus scheme that recognises your hard work and contributions to esure's success. 28 days annual leave, plus 8 flexible days and the ability to buy and sell further holiday. Our flexible benefits platform is loaded with perks to choose from, so you can build a personal toolkit to support your health, wellbeing, lifestyle, and finances. Company funded private medical insurance for qualifying colleagues. Fantastic discounts on our insurance products! 50% off for yourself and spouse/partner and 10% off for direct family members. We'll elevate your career with hands-on training, mentoring, access to our exclusive academies, regular career conversations, and expert partner resources. Driving good in the world couldn't be more important to us. Our colleagues can use 2 volunteering days per year to support their local communities. Join our internal networks and communities to connect, learn, and share ideas with likeminded colleagues. We're a proud supporter of the ABI's 'Make Flexible Work' campaign and welcome you to ask about the flexibility you need. Our hybrid working approach also puts you in the driving seat of how and where you do your best work. We are committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered. We celebrate individuality and create spaces where unique backgrounds and experiences can come together. We believe that diverse perspectives drive innovation, in turn enabling us to better serve our customers, community and build a stronger organisation. Our commitment to inclusion extends to every part of our business, from hiring practices to professional growth opportunities, ensuring equal access and support for all.
We are looking for a Senior Data Analyst to join our Credit Risk Portfolio Management team - a key function responsible for understanding and forecasting the financial health of the customer base. The role requires the use of advanced analytics to provide deep insights into credit risk and performance to inform our risk management strategy. This role is ideal for a proven senior analyst with strong technical and mathematical skills combined with the commercial acumen needed to translate insights into action. Here's a taste of what you'll be doing Partnering with Finance to develop and maintain debt forecasts to track performance vs. plan, forecast risk and deep dive into the drivers of variations to plan Developing scenario models to enable data-based decisioning within operational and strategic planning cycles Staying up to date with emerging analytical techniques and technologies, partnering with Data Science to deliver advanced segmentation and behavioural analysis Delivering and consulting on the advanced analytics required to support project delivery across the wider Credit Management function e.g. simulation models, data pipeline mock ups, statistically robust testing Translating analytical outputs into clear recommendations for business stakeholders, influencing decisions across debt prevention and collections strategy Liaising with Data Engineers to drive enhancements to data quality, availability and usability. Are we the perfect match? Proven experience in a data analytics or credit risk role, ideally within utilities, financial services or other regulated industry Strong coding skills in SQL, Python and PySpark for data extraction, transformation, modeling and forecasting Solid understanding of forecasting techniques, scenario modelling, and regression-based analytics Strong commercial acumen, with the ability to translate complex analytical findings into clear narratives with direct links to business value Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills, with confidence working across operational, strategic and technical teams A degree (or equivalent experience) in a quantitative discipline such as statistics, mathematics, economics or data science It would be great if you had Experience working with Databricks Understanding of macroeconomic and market drivers affecting customer affordability and credit risk Prior experience working across both residential and commercial consumer bases Experience working with credit bureau data A general understanding of accounting principles Here's what else you need to know Role may close earlier due to high applications. Competitive salary Location - Nottingham E.ON Next office, Trinity House,?2 Burton St, Nottingham NG1 4BX - with travel to our other sites when required. Excellent parental leave allowance. Award-Winning Workplace - We're proud to be named a Sunday Times Best Place to Work 2025 and the Best Place to Work for 16-34-year-olds Outstanding Benefits - Enjoy 26 days of annual leave plus bank holidays, a generous pension, life cover, bonus opportunities and access to 20 flexible benefits with tax/NI savings Flexible & Family-Friendly - Our industry-leading hybrid and family-friendly policies earned us double recognition at the Personnel Today Awards 2024 . We're open to discussing how flexibility can work for you Inclusive & Diverse - We're the only energy company in the Inclusive Top 50 UK Employers . We're also proud winners of Best Employer for Women and Human Company of the Year -recognising our inclusive, people-first culture Support at Every Stage of Life - We're Fertility Friendly and Menopause Friendly accredited, with inclusive support for everyone Accessible & Supportive - Do you consider yourself as having a disability? As a Disability Confident Employer, we guarantee interviews for disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the role and will make any adjustments needed during the process Invested in Your Growth - From inclusive talent networks to top-tier development programmes, we'll support your growth every step of the way For all successful candidates.? Due to the nature of this role your employment will be subject to a basic DBS (Disclosure Barring Service) check being carried out by ourselves via a 3rd party service provider
05/12/2025
Full time
We are looking for a Senior Data Analyst to join our Credit Risk Portfolio Management team - a key function responsible for understanding and forecasting the financial health of the customer base. The role requires the use of advanced analytics to provide deep insights into credit risk and performance to inform our risk management strategy. This role is ideal for a proven senior analyst with strong technical and mathematical skills combined with the commercial acumen needed to translate insights into action. Here's a taste of what you'll be doing Partnering with Finance to develop and maintain debt forecasts to track performance vs. plan, forecast risk and deep dive into the drivers of variations to plan Developing scenario models to enable data-based decisioning within operational and strategic planning cycles Staying up to date with emerging analytical techniques and technologies, partnering with Data Science to deliver advanced segmentation and behavioural analysis Delivering and consulting on the advanced analytics required to support project delivery across the wider Credit Management function e.g. simulation models, data pipeline mock ups, statistically robust testing Translating analytical outputs into clear recommendations for business stakeholders, influencing decisions across debt prevention and collections strategy Liaising with Data Engineers to drive enhancements to data quality, availability and usability. Are we the perfect match? Proven experience in a data analytics or credit risk role, ideally within utilities, financial services or other regulated industry Strong coding skills in SQL, Python and PySpark for data extraction, transformation, modeling and forecasting Solid understanding of forecasting techniques, scenario modelling, and regression-based analytics Strong commercial acumen, with the ability to translate complex analytical findings into clear narratives with direct links to business value Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills, with confidence working across operational, strategic and technical teams A degree (or equivalent experience) in a quantitative discipline such as statistics, mathematics, economics or data science It would be great if you had Experience working with Databricks Understanding of macroeconomic and market drivers affecting customer affordability and credit risk Prior experience working across both residential and commercial consumer bases Experience working with credit bureau data A general understanding of accounting principles Here's what else you need to know Role may close earlier due to high applications. Competitive salary Location - Nottingham E.ON Next office, Trinity House,?2 Burton St, Nottingham NG1 4BX - with travel to our other sites when required. Excellent parental leave allowance. Award-Winning Workplace - We're proud to be named a Sunday Times Best Place to Work 2025 and the Best Place to Work for 16-34-year-olds Outstanding Benefits - Enjoy 26 days of annual leave plus bank holidays, a generous pension, life cover, bonus opportunities and access to 20 flexible benefits with tax/NI savings Flexible & Family-Friendly - Our industry-leading hybrid and family-friendly policies earned us double recognition at the Personnel Today Awards 2024 . We're open to discussing how flexibility can work for you Inclusive & Diverse - We're the only energy company in the Inclusive Top 50 UK Employers . We're also proud winners of Best Employer for Women and Human Company of the Year -recognising our inclusive, people-first culture Support at Every Stage of Life - We're Fertility Friendly and Menopause Friendly accredited, with inclusive support for everyone Accessible & Supportive - Do you consider yourself as having a disability? As a Disability Confident Employer, we guarantee interviews for disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the role and will make any adjustments needed during the process Invested in Your Growth - From inclusive talent networks to top-tier development programmes, we'll support your growth every step of the way For all successful candidates.? Due to the nature of this role your employment will be subject to a basic DBS (Disclosure Barring Service) check being carried out by ourselves via a 3rd party service provider
The Role The Data Practice is the team made up of experts dedicated to Data centric offers (Data platform, Data Analytics, IoT, Big Data, Data compliance) who support our customers in their IT and Data transformations. We help customers choose the right tools and services, build highly scalable secure environments, and help them manage the maintenance of those environments. We come up with creative solutions to difficult problems and every engineer gets to have a large direct impact on each of those customers. Key Responsibilities Supporting Informix Database platforms. This will include, Troubleshooting, Monitoring, Optimization/tuning of system performance, Security, Reporting On-Call rota for 24/7 fourth-line support Automation of all support activities including backups, patching, and script deployments Skills and Attributes Informix database (11.70 and newer) Unix and Linux systems administration Programming Languages such as:Python, Perl, C, Java Desirable (but not essential) Exposure to storage area networks, particularly EMC, IBM, Sun and HP Public Cloud Infrastructure deployments (Azure, AWS) A working knowledge of Openbet Benefits At Claranet, we go the extra mile with our people-because we believe in building a workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. Our flexible benefits package includes: Pension Scheme: Employer-matched contributions to help you plan for the future. Comprehensive Healthcare Coverage: Access to private medical care for your peace of mind and wellbeing. Discounted Gym Memberships: Prioritise your fitness with exclusive rates at leading gyms. Personalised Wellbeing Support: App-based resources and services available 24/7 Enhanced Annual Leave: 25 days of holiday, increasing to 27 days with service, plus bank holidays and a day off for your birthday. Continuous Learning & Development:Ongoing opportunities to grow your skills and advance your career. What makes us unique is Team Claranet , our internal community that supports causes close to our employees' hearts. We offer paid charity leave, support local charities across our offices, and host annual fundraising events, all backed by a dedicated committee. We're proud founding members of TC4RE (Technology Community for Racial Equality) working collectively to build a more diverse and inclusive tech industry. About Claranet Founded at the beginning of the dot com bubble in 1996, our CEO Charles Nasser had a light bulb moment to develop a truly customer-focused IT business. Since then, Claranet has grown from an Internet Service Provider (ISP) in the UK to being one of the leading business modernisation experts, who deliver solutions across 11+ countries. Equal Opportunities Statement Diversity, equity and inclusion are at the heart of what we value as an organisation. Claranet is an equal opportunities employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability or any other status protected by law. Our recruitment team are happy to support any reasonable adjustments that are needed within the recruitment process. Ready to take the next step in your career with Claranet? Click 'apply' - we can't wait to meet you!
05/12/2025
Full time
The Role The Data Practice is the team made up of experts dedicated to Data centric offers (Data platform, Data Analytics, IoT, Big Data, Data compliance) who support our customers in their IT and Data transformations. We help customers choose the right tools and services, build highly scalable secure environments, and help them manage the maintenance of those environments. We come up with creative solutions to difficult problems and every engineer gets to have a large direct impact on each of those customers. Key Responsibilities Supporting Informix Database platforms. This will include, Troubleshooting, Monitoring, Optimization/tuning of system performance, Security, Reporting On-Call rota for 24/7 fourth-line support Automation of all support activities including backups, patching, and script deployments Skills and Attributes Informix database (11.70 and newer) Unix and Linux systems administration Programming Languages such as:Python, Perl, C, Java Desirable (but not essential) Exposure to storage area networks, particularly EMC, IBM, Sun and HP Public Cloud Infrastructure deployments (Azure, AWS) A working knowledge of Openbet Benefits At Claranet, we go the extra mile with our people-because we believe in building a workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. Our flexible benefits package includes: Pension Scheme: Employer-matched contributions to help you plan for the future. Comprehensive Healthcare Coverage: Access to private medical care for your peace of mind and wellbeing. Discounted Gym Memberships: Prioritise your fitness with exclusive rates at leading gyms. Personalised Wellbeing Support: App-based resources and services available 24/7 Enhanced Annual Leave: 25 days of holiday, increasing to 27 days with service, plus bank holidays and a day off for your birthday. Continuous Learning & Development:Ongoing opportunities to grow your skills and advance your career. What makes us unique is Team Claranet , our internal community that supports causes close to our employees' hearts. We offer paid charity leave, support local charities across our offices, and host annual fundraising events, all backed by a dedicated committee. We're proud founding members of TC4RE (Technology Community for Racial Equality) working collectively to build a more diverse and inclusive tech industry. About Claranet Founded at the beginning of the dot com bubble in 1996, our CEO Charles Nasser had a light bulb moment to develop a truly customer-focused IT business. Since then, Claranet has grown from an Internet Service Provider (ISP) in the UK to being one of the leading business modernisation experts, who deliver solutions across 11+ countries. Equal Opportunities Statement Diversity, equity and inclusion are at the heart of what we value as an organisation. Claranet is an equal opportunities employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability or any other status protected by law. Our recruitment team are happy to support any reasonable adjustments that are needed within the recruitment process. Ready to take the next step in your career with Claranet? Click 'apply' - we can't wait to meet you!
Job Title: Senior Backend Developer Location: Liverpool City Centre on a hybrid working basis Salary: £65,000 - £75,000 depending on experience We're looking for a passionate Senior Backend Developer who thrives on solving complex problems and building systems that scale. You'll be at the forefront of creating next-generation backend services that genuinely make a difference for our customers and business. In this role, you'll have the freedom to lead, the support to grow, and the chance to mentor others - because we believe learning and sharing knowledge is what makes a team truly exceptional. We believe great work happens when talented people have the best tools. That's why you'll have top-of-the-range equipment and a workspace designed for creativity, collaboration, and getting things done. What You'll Do: Build and maintain scalable microservices in .NET 8.0 and Azure. Write clean, testable code with a focus on performance and maintainability. Collaborate with product owners and designers to shape features from concept to delivery. Participate in code reviews and mentor junior developers. Architect robust APIs and database solutions with clean, maintainable code. Deploy and manage applications using Docker and Azure cloud services. Contribute ideas, share feedback, and grow together with a team that values openness and collaboration. Bonus: Clean Architecture Understanding Clean Architecture and Mediator Pattern is a huge plus! If you have it, you'll help us build maintainable, testable systems that follow industry best practices. Our Tech Stack: Backend: C#, .NET 8.0, ASP.NET Core Database: SQL Server, Entity Framework Infrastructure: Docker, Azure Tools: Unit and Integration Testing, Git, Agile methodologies What We're Looking For: Proven senior-level experience building microservices running on Docker. Expertise in C#, .NET 8.0, and ASP.NET Core. Strong experience with SQL Server and Entity Framework. Hands-on experience with Unit and Integration Testing. A natural collaborator with strong communication skills - you thrive in a team setting. A culture fit who loves mentoring others, sharing ideas, and helping the whole team level up. Self-motivated, with a problem-solving mindset and a passion for building robust, scalable systems. Understanding Clean Architecture and Mediator Pattern is desirable but not mandatory. Bonus Points For: Understanding Clean Architecture, Mediator Pattern Solid grasp of asynchronous communication in distributed systems Experience with high-throughput, data-intensive systems Contributed towards systems utilising Event-Driven Architecture Why Join Us? Modern tech stack and a strong culture of engineering excellence Hybrid options within the UK Career progression into tech leadership or architecture Supportive environment with clear standards and plenty of opportunity to innovate 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. 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. All roles are subject to DBS and Financial checks, any offer made will be conditional until checks are completed to a satisfactory standard. Candidates with experience or relevant job titles of; Software Developer, Senior System Developer, Software Engineer, Systems Developer, Software Tester, Backend Services, API's, API, Application Programming Interface may also be considered for this role.
05/12/2025
Full time
Job Title: Senior Backend Developer Location: Liverpool City Centre on a hybrid working basis Salary: £65,000 - £75,000 depending on experience We're looking for a passionate Senior Backend Developer who thrives on solving complex problems and building systems that scale. You'll be at the forefront of creating next-generation backend services that genuinely make a difference for our customers and business. In this role, you'll have the freedom to lead, the support to grow, and the chance to mentor others - because we believe learning and sharing knowledge is what makes a team truly exceptional. We believe great work happens when talented people have the best tools. That's why you'll have top-of-the-range equipment and a workspace designed for creativity, collaboration, and getting things done. What You'll Do: Build and maintain scalable microservices in .NET 8.0 and Azure. Write clean, testable code with a focus on performance and maintainability. Collaborate with product owners and designers to shape features from concept to delivery. Participate in code reviews and mentor junior developers. Architect robust APIs and database solutions with clean, maintainable code. Deploy and manage applications using Docker and Azure cloud services. Contribute ideas, share feedback, and grow together with a team that values openness and collaboration. Bonus: Clean Architecture Understanding Clean Architecture and Mediator Pattern is a huge plus! If you have it, you'll help us build maintainable, testable systems that follow industry best practices. Our Tech Stack: Backend: C#, .NET 8.0, ASP.NET Core Database: SQL Server, Entity Framework Infrastructure: Docker, Azure Tools: Unit and Integration Testing, Git, Agile methodologies What We're Looking For: Proven senior-level experience building microservices running on Docker. Expertise in C#, .NET 8.0, and ASP.NET Core. Strong experience with SQL Server and Entity Framework. Hands-on experience with Unit and Integration Testing. A natural collaborator with strong communication skills - you thrive in a team setting. A culture fit who loves mentoring others, sharing ideas, and helping the whole team level up. Self-motivated, with a problem-solving mindset and a passion for building robust, scalable systems. Understanding Clean Architecture and Mediator Pattern is desirable but not mandatory. Bonus Points For: Understanding Clean Architecture, Mediator Pattern Solid grasp of asynchronous communication in distributed systems Experience with high-throughput, data-intensive systems Contributed towards systems utilising Event-Driven Architecture Why Join Us? Modern tech stack and a strong culture of engineering excellence Hybrid options within the UK Career progression into tech leadership or architecture Supportive environment with clear standards and plenty of opportunity to innovate 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. 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. All roles are subject to DBS and Financial checks, any offer made will be conditional until checks are completed to a satisfactory standard. Candidates with experience or relevant job titles of; Software Developer, Senior System Developer, Software Engineer, Systems Developer, Software Tester, Backend Services, API's, API, Application Programming Interface may also be considered for this role.
Position Summary As Director of Network Practice at Claranet, you will lead the strategic direction, operational delivery, and product management of our customer-facing network and connectivity services. This senior leadership role is pivotal in shaping Claranet's network offerings, driving innovation, and ensuring excellence across delivery and product lifecycles. You will be responsible for the management, leadership, and strategy of the Network & Connectivity domain, including Delivery and Network Product Management. Working closely with commercial stakeholders and Group Networks, you will ensure our services remain competitive, secure, and aligned with customer needs. Role Mission Claranet's strategy is to build long-term, trusted relationships with its customers by delivering market-leading, integrated managed services. We are seeking a leader to build and to own the existing and future market-leading multi-solutions portfolio that Claranet offers to customers that enables cross and up sell. Objectives & Key Results Strategic Leadership and Commercial Ownership Define and execute the strategy for Claranet's network and connectivity services. Own revenue, gross profit, and staffing costs for the Network Practice. Develop and maintain strategic partnerships with key vendors (e.g., BT/Openreach, Cisco, Fortinet). Inspire and lead cross-functional teams across multiple locations. Operational Delivery and Service Excellence Lead a multi-disciplinary organisation comprising: Network Product Management Network Delivery and Fulfilment Oversee the full customer lifecycle from procurement through to deployment. Collaborate with the Managed Service and Customer Services Director to define operational expectations, service costs, and fulfilment standards. Drive performance and customer satisfaction through data-driven governance and KPI tracking. Technical Oversight Ensure robust and scalable architectures across wired, wireless, virtual/cloud, SD-WAN/SASE, and voice (VoIP) environments. Align customer solutions with core infrastructure and automation platforms with Group Networks. Maintain compliance with UK telecoms regulations and industry security standards. Customer and Stakeholder Engagement Act as Executive Sponsor for key accounts within the network portfolio, ensuring satisfaction and retention. Represent the Network Practice in customer-facing meetings, strategic forums, and innovation initiatives. Proactively support business development through strategic input, competitive service positioning, and customer engagement. Product Management Lead the development and lifecycle management of Claranet's network and connectivity products. Define and evolve product strategy in alignment with customer needs, market trends, and business objectives. Collaborate with engineering teams to ensure alignment with core infrastructure and automation platforms. Own the roadmap for network services, including wired, wireless, SD-WAN/SASE, and voice offerings. Ensure products are commercially viable, technically robust, and deliver measurable customer value. Position Specifications Behavioural Competencies - Organisational & Behavioural Fit Strategic and commercially minded, with a good understanding of managed IT services. Adaptable leader comfortable operating in high-change, high-growth environments. Highly accountable and results-oriented, with a track record of delivery in fast-paced organisations. Collaborative leader who inspires confidence and performance across diverse teams. Resilient, open to challenge, and willing to constructively navigate conflict or uncertainty. Critical Competencies - Technical Fit Extensive experience in a senior network leadership role in MSP, ISP, or telco environments. Proven experience in network design, delivery, and product management. Familiarity with UK regulatory obligations and commercial management of network services. Leadership of multi-site or distributed teams. Desirable Degree in a relevant technical or business discipline. Technical certifications (e.g., CCNP, NSE). ITIL, PRINCE2, or equivalent delivery qualifications. What makes us unique is Team Claranet , our internal community that supports causes close to our employees' hearts. We offer paid charity leave, support local charities across our offices, and host annual fundraising events, all backed by a dedicated committee. We're proud founding members of TC4RE (Technology Community for Racial Equality) working collectively to build a more diverse and inclusive tech industry. About Claranet Founded at the beginning of the dot com bubble in 1996, our CEO Charles Nasser had a light bulb moment to develop a truly customer-focused IT business. Since then, Claranet has grown from an Internet Service Provider (ISP) in the UK to being one of the leading business modernisation experts, who deliver solutions across 11+ countries. Equal Opportunities Statement Diversity, equity and inclusion are at the heart of what we value as an organisation. Claranet is an equal opportunities employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability or any other status protected by law. Our recruitment team are happy to support any reasonable adjustments that are needed within the recruitment process. Ready to take the next step in your career with Claranet? Click 'apply' - we can't wait to meet you! To view full job description please visit our careers page
05/12/2025
Full time
Position Summary As Director of Network Practice at Claranet, you will lead the strategic direction, operational delivery, and product management of our customer-facing network and connectivity services. This senior leadership role is pivotal in shaping Claranet's network offerings, driving innovation, and ensuring excellence across delivery and product lifecycles. You will be responsible for the management, leadership, and strategy of the Network & Connectivity domain, including Delivery and Network Product Management. Working closely with commercial stakeholders and Group Networks, you will ensure our services remain competitive, secure, and aligned with customer needs. Role Mission Claranet's strategy is to build long-term, trusted relationships with its customers by delivering market-leading, integrated managed services. We are seeking a leader to build and to own the existing and future market-leading multi-solutions portfolio that Claranet offers to customers that enables cross and up sell. Objectives & Key Results Strategic Leadership and Commercial Ownership Define and execute the strategy for Claranet's network and connectivity services. Own revenue, gross profit, and staffing costs for the Network Practice. Develop and maintain strategic partnerships with key vendors (e.g., BT/Openreach, Cisco, Fortinet). Inspire and lead cross-functional teams across multiple locations. Operational Delivery and Service Excellence Lead a multi-disciplinary organisation comprising: Network Product Management Network Delivery and Fulfilment Oversee the full customer lifecycle from procurement through to deployment. Collaborate with the Managed Service and Customer Services Director to define operational expectations, service costs, and fulfilment standards. Drive performance and customer satisfaction through data-driven governance and KPI tracking. Technical Oversight Ensure robust and scalable architectures across wired, wireless, virtual/cloud, SD-WAN/SASE, and voice (VoIP) environments. Align customer solutions with core infrastructure and automation platforms with Group Networks. Maintain compliance with UK telecoms regulations and industry security standards. Customer and Stakeholder Engagement Act as Executive Sponsor for key accounts within the network portfolio, ensuring satisfaction and retention. Represent the Network Practice in customer-facing meetings, strategic forums, and innovation initiatives. Proactively support business development through strategic input, competitive service positioning, and customer engagement. Product Management Lead the development and lifecycle management of Claranet's network and connectivity products. Define and evolve product strategy in alignment with customer needs, market trends, and business objectives. Collaborate with engineering teams to ensure alignment with core infrastructure and automation platforms. Own the roadmap for network services, including wired, wireless, SD-WAN/SASE, and voice offerings. Ensure products are commercially viable, technically robust, and deliver measurable customer value. Position Specifications Behavioural Competencies - Organisational & Behavioural Fit Strategic and commercially minded, with a good understanding of managed IT services. Adaptable leader comfortable operating in high-change, high-growth environments. Highly accountable and results-oriented, with a track record of delivery in fast-paced organisations. Collaborative leader who inspires confidence and performance across diverse teams. Resilient, open to challenge, and willing to constructively navigate conflict or uncertainty. Critical Competencies - Technical Fit Extensive experience in a senior network leadership role in MSP, ISP, or telco environments. Proven experience in network design, delivery, and product management. Familiarity with UK regulatory obligations and commercial management of network services. Leadership of multi-site or distributed teams. Desirable Degree in a relevant technical or business discipline. Technical certifications (e.g., CCNP, NSE). ITIL, PRINCE2, or equivalent delivery qualifications. What makes us unique is Team Claranet , our internal community that supports causes close to our employees' hearts. We offer paid charity leave, support local charities across our offices, and host annual fundraising events, all backed by a dedicated committee. We're proud founding members of TC4RE (Technology Community for Racial Equality) working collectively to build a more diverse and inclusive tech industry. About Claranet Founded at the beginning of the dot com bubble in 1996, our CEO Charles Nasser had a light bulb moment to develop a truly customer-focused IT business. Since then, Claranet has grown from an Internet Service Provider (ISP) in the UK to being one of the leading business modernisation experts, who deliver solutions across 11+ countries. Equal Opportunities Statement Diversity, equity and inclusion are at the heart of what we value as an organisation. Claranet is an equal opportunities employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability or any other status protected by law. Our recruitment team are happy to support any reasonable adjustments that are needed within the recruitment process. Ready to take the next step in your career with Claranet? Click 'apply' - we can't wait to meet you! To view full job description please visit our careers page
About ATOM Technology: ATOM Technology is a forward-thinking IT solutions provider based in Newcastle, delivering managed IT support, cloud computing, and cybersecurity services to businesses across the UK. We're passionate about helping organisations harness technology to achieve their goals. As we continue to grow, we're looking for an enthusiastic and motivated IT Helpdesk Apprentice to join our support team and begin a rewarding career in IT. Overview: You'll be part of our front-line support team, assisting clients with technical issues and helping to keep their systems running smoothly. This hands-on role combines real-world experience with structured training, giving you the skills, confidence, and knowledge to become a qualified IT Support Technician. Responsibilities: Provide first-line technical support to clients via phone, email, and remote desktop tools. Log and manage all support requests through the company's help desk system. Diagnose and troubleshoot issues related to hardware, software, and networking. Set up and configure PCs, laptops, mobile devices, and peripherals. Assist with installing and updating operating systems and business applications. Maintain accurate technical records and documentation. Escalate complex technical issues to senior engineers where necessary. Deliver excellent customer service and communicate clearly with users of all technical levels. Desirable skills: Strong interest in technology, IT systems, and problem-solving. Basic understanding of Microsoft Windows, Office 365, and networking fundamentals. Excellent communication and teamwork skills. Organised, proactive, and eager to learn. Ability to work under pressure and prioritise effectively. Positive attitude and strong attention to detail. Training & progression: Enrolment on a Level 3 IT Support Technician Apprenticeship, delivered in partnership with an approved training provider. Structured training covering hardware, networking, cloud computing, and cybersecurity. Regular mentoring and guidance from experienced ATOM Technology engineers. Opportunity for full-time employment as an IT Support Technician upon successful completion of the apprenticeship. Entry requirements: 3 GCSEs (or equivalent) at grades 4+ (A-C) in any subject GCSE Maths and English (or equivalents) at grades 3+ (D or above) Prospective apprentices must not hold an existing qualification at the same or higher level as this apprenticeship is in a similar subject You may also have a combination of qualifications and experience which demonstrate the minimum foundation needed for the programme. In this instance you could still be considered for the programme. If you hold international equivalents of the above qualifications, at the time of your application you must be able to provide an official document that states how your international qualifications compare to the UK qualifications. For more information please visit the UK ENIC website. Working hours: 40 hours per week. What we offer: £18,000 annual salary. 25 days holiday plus bank holidays. Continuous on-the-job training and development. Clear career progression opportunities within ATOM Technology. Friendly, inclusive, and modern working environment in Newcastle. Support for professional certifications (e.g., CompTIA, Microsoft). Future prospects: 90% of QA apprentices secure permanent employment after completing: this is 20% higher than the national average. About QA: Our apprenticeships are the perfect way to gain new skills, earn while you learn, and launch yourself into an exciting future. With over 50,000 successful apprenticeship graduates, we're a top 50 training provider, dedicated to helping you succeed. Interested? Apply now! Please be advised that this advert may close prior to the closing date stated above if a high number of applications are received. If you are interested in this vacancy please apply below as soon as possible.
05/12/2025
Full time
About ATOM Technology: ATOM Technology is a forward-thinking IT solutions provider based in Newcastle, delivering managed IT support, cloud computing, and cybersecurity services to businesses across the UK. We're passionate about helping organisations harness technology to achieve their goals. As we continue to grow, we're looking for an enthusiastic and motivated IT Helpdesk Apprentice to join our support team and begin a rewarding career in IT. Overview: You'll be part of our front-line support team, assisting clients with technical issues and helping to keep their systems running smoothly. This hands-on role combines real-world experience with structured training, giving you the skills, confidence, and knowledge to become a qualified IT Support Technician. Responsibilities: Provide first-line technical support to clients via phone, email, and remote desktop tools. Log and manage all support requests through the company's help desk system. Diagnose and troubleshoot issues related to hardware, software, and networking. Set up and configure PCs, laptops, mobile devices, and peripherals. Assist with installing and updating operating systems and business applications. Maintain accurate technical records and documentation. Escalate complex technical issues to senior engineers where necessary. Deliver excellent customer service and communicate clearly with users of all technical levels. Desirable skills: Strong interest in technology, IT systems, and problem-solving. Basic understanding of Microsoft Windows, Office 365, and networking fundamentals. Excellent communication and teamwork skills. Organised, proactive, and eager to learn. Ability to work under pressure and prioritise effectively. Positive attitude and strong attention to detail. Training & progression: Enrolment on a Level 3 IT Support Technician Apprenticeship, delivered in partnership with an approved training provider. Structured training covering hardware, networking, cloud computing, and cybersecurity. Regular mentoring and guidance from experienced ATOM Technology engineers. Opportunity for full-time employment as an IT Support Technician upon successful completion of the apprenticeship. Entry requirements: 3 GCSEs (or equivalent) at grades 4+ (A-C) in any subject GCSE Maths and English (or equivalents) at grades 3+ (D or above) Prospective apprentices must not hold an existing qualification at the same or higher level as this apprenticeship is in a similar subject You may also have a combination of qualifications and experience which demonstrate the minimum foundation needed for the programme. In this instance you could still be considered for the programme. If you hold international equivalents of the above qualifications, at the time of your application you must be able to provide an official document that states how your international qualifications compare to the UK qualifications. For more information please visit the UK ENIC website. Working hours: 40 hours per week. What we offer: £18,000 annual salary. 25 days holiday plus bank holidays. Continuous on-the-job training and development. Clear career progression opportunities within ATOM Technology. Friendly, inclusive, and modern working environment in Newcastle. Support for professional certifications (e.g., CompTIA, Microsoft). Future prospects: 90% of QA apprentices secure permanent employment after completing: this is 20% higher than the national average. About QA: Our apprenticeships are the perfect way to gain new skills, earn while you learn, and launch yourself into an exciting future. With over 50,000 successful apprenticeship graduates, we're a top 50 training provider, dedicated to helping you succeed. Interested? Apply now! Please be advised that this advert may close prior to the closing date stated above if a high number of applications are received. If you are interested in this vacancy please apply below as soon as possible.
Job Advert: Contract Cyber Engineer (DV Cleared) Newport 6-month contract + likely extension ? Fully onsite Up to £90 per hour (Umbrella) DV Clearance required / British Nationals only We're recruiting for an experienced Contract Cyber Engineer to join a major defence cyber security function. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys hands-on technical problem solving, acting as a senior point of escalation, and supporting a high-performance Security Operations Centre (SOC). You'll work within a specialist cyber defence organisation, supporting the smooth running of security tools, leading operational engineering activity, and ensuring that new security projects transition successfully into the live environment. The Role As a Contract Cyber Engineer, you will: Act as the senior escalation point for SOC engineering issues Support SOC Analysts and Engineers with toolset faults, troubleshooting and ongoing operational work Oversee toolset availability, performance, and capacity Support change and release management, including planned upgrades and deployments Ensure new systems introduced by the design team can be supported operationally Maintain a strong awareness of emerging cyber technologies, tools and best practice Work with the wider Airbus Cyber Defence Centre on tooling and security product improvements Provide technical input into documentation, processes, and service support activities This is a key position in a busy SOC environment, fully onsite, requiring strong communication skills and the ability to work across engineering, operations, and cyber security functions. What You'll Need (Essential) Strong working knowledge of core SOC tooling e.g. SIEM/Splunk, IDPS, Email/Web security, Firewalls Hands-on experience with Cisco ASR, Palo Alto or Fortinet firewalls Excellent understanding of network technologies (LAN/WAN, routing, switching) Experience with scripting or programming (PowerShell, Python, Bash etc.) Experience with Windows Server and RedHat (RHEL) administration, including CIS hardening Desirable Skills Experience with any of the following is beneficial: vCenter / VMware ESXi / vSAN Nessus / Tenable SQL / MariaDB CheckMK, Jira, Syslog management Patch management (WSUS etc.) AD / LDAP / PAM Backup/restore solutions Disaster recovery and service continuity ISO 27001 / Cyber Essentials
05/12/2025
Contractor
Job Advert: Contract Cyber Engineer (DV Cleared) Newport 6-month contract + likely extension ? Fully onsite Up to £90 per hour (Umbrella) DV Clearance required / British Nationals only We're recruiting for an experienced Contract Cyber Engineer to join a major defence cyber security function. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys hands-on technical problem solving, acting as a senior point of escalation, and supporting a high-performance Security Operations Centre (SOC). You'll work within a specialist cyber defence organisation, supporting the smooth running of security tools, leading operational engineering activity, and ensuring that new security projects transition successfully into the live environment. The Role As a Contract Cyber Engineer, you will: Act as the senior escalation point for SOC engineering issues Support SOC Analysts and Engineers with toolset faults, troubleshooting and ongoing operational work Oversee toolset availability, performance, and capacity Support change and release management, including planned upgrades and deployments Ensure new systems introduced by the design team can be supported operationally Maintain a strong awareness of emerging cyber technologies, tools and best practice Work with the wider Airbus Cyber Defence Centre on tooling and security product improvements Provide technical input into documentation, processes, and service support activities This is a key position in a busy SOC environment, fully onsite, requiring strong communication skills and the ability to work across engineering, operations, and cyber security functions. What You'll Need (Essential) Strong working knowledge of core SOC tooling e.g. SIEM/Splunk, IDPS, Email/Web security, Firewalls Hands-on experience with Cisco ASR, Palo Alto or Fortinet firewalls Excellent understanding of network technologies (LAN/WAN, routing, switching) Experience with scripting or programming (PowerShell, Python, Bash etc.) Experience with Windows Server and RedHat (RHEL) administration, including CIS hardening Desirable Skills Experience with any of the following is beneficial: vCenter / VMware ESXi / vSAN Nessus / Tenable SQL / MariaDB CheckMK, Jira, Syslog management Patch management (WSUS etc.) AD / LDAP / PAM Backup/restore solutions Disaster recovery and service continuity ISO 27001 / Cyber Essentials
Job Title: Infrastructure Engineer Job Levels: Senior & Lead (2 positions) Salaries: £60,000 - £75,000 + Benefits (listed below) Location: 4-5 days per week in Cheltenham Role type: Permanent Clearance requirements: Senior (Eligible for DV), Lead (Actively DV Cleared) About the job: We are working with a very technical SME client who is actively seeking 2 Infrastructure Engineers to join their team, one at Senior level & one at Lead. They are looking for someone who can take full ownership of the design, implementation, and ongoing support of critical IT infrastructure for both their internal organisational needs and their customer environments. They operate within the highly technical fields of cyber technologies and software assurance, with a specific focus on safeguarding national infrastructure. They deliver a broad spectrum of expertise, ranging from high-level software test assurance and test automation solutions to the provision of infrastructure for hosting synthetic environments. Key day to day responsibilities: Design and Implementation: Planning, design, and implementation of IT infrastructure solutions (physical and virtual) Ensuring timely delivery of solutions, aligned to customer requirements Maintenance and Support: Ongoing maintenance and support of deployed IT infrastructure Timely troubleshooting and resolution of reported IT Infrastructure issues Documentation: Creation, development, and maintenance of comprehensive documentation for all deployed, monitored, and supported infrastructure Documentation of critical incidents, and steps taken to redress related issues Automation: Development and maintenance of scripts and/or automation tools used to increase efficiency of common system administration tasks Key Experience & Skills: Networking (Cisco, Juniper, HP, Dell) Networking technologies and protocols (TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP etc) Virtualisation (VMware, Hyper-V) Scripting/IaC tools (Ansible/AWX, Python, PowerShell, BASH) System Administration (Microsoft, Linux) Backup technologies (NetBackup/Veeam) Benefits package (Exact package depandant on grade) 25 Days holiday (+Bank Holidays) Company EV Car Scheme AXA HealthCare Company Pension Scheme Training Package/Budget Great company advancement and support Please either apply through this advert or emailing me directly via . For further information please call me: +. By applying for this role, you give express consent for us to process and submit (subject to required skills) your application to our client in conjunction with this vacancy only. Cisco, Juniper, HP, Dell, TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, VMware, Hyper-V, Ansible/AWX, Python, PowerShell, BASH, Microsoft, Linux, NetBackup/Veeam, NSD.
05/12/2025
Full time
Job Title: Infrastructure Engineer Job Levels: Senior & Lead (2 positions) Salaries: £60,000 - £75,000 + Benefits (listed below) Location: 4-5 days per week in Cheltenham Role type: Permanent Clearance requirements: Senior (Eligible for DV), Lead (Actively DV Cleared) About the job: We are working with a very technical SME client who is actively seeking 2 Infrastructure Engineers to join their team, one at Senior level & one at Lead. They are looking for someone who can take full ownership of the design, implementation, and ongoing support of critical IT infrastructure for both their internal organisational needs and their customer environments. They operate within the highly technical fields of cyber technologies and software assurance, with a specific focus on safeguarding national infrastructure. They deliver a broad spectrum of expertise, ranging from high-level software test assurance and test automation solutions to the provision of infrastructure for hosting synthetic environments. Key day to day responsibilities: Design and Implementation: Planning, design, and implementation of IT infrastructure solutions (physical and virtual) Ensuring timely delivery of solutions, aligned to customer requirements Maintenance and Support: Ongoing maintenance and support of deployed IT infrastructure Timely troubleshooting and resolution of reported IT Infrastructure issues Documentation: Creation, development, and maintenance of comprehensive documentation for all deployed, monitored, and supported infrastructure Documentation of critical incidents, and steps taken to redress related issues Automation: Development and maintenance of scripts and/or automation tools used to increase efficiency of common system administration tasks Key Experience & Skills: Networking (Cisco, Juniper, HP, Dell) Networking technologies and protocols (TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP etc) Virtualisation (VMware, Hyper-V) Scripting/IaC tools (Ansible/AWX, Python, PowerShell, BASH) System Administration (Microsoft, Linux) Backup technologies (NetBackup/Veeam) Benefits package (Exact package depandant on grade) 25 Days holiday (+Bank Holidays) Company EV Car Scheme AXA HealthCare Company Pension Scheme Training Package/Budget Great company advancement and support Please either apply through this advert or emailing me directly via . For further information please call me: +. By applying for this role, you give express consent for us to process and submit (subject to required skills) your application to our client in conjunction with this vacancy only. Cisco, Juniper, HP, Dell, TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, VMware, Hyper-V, Ansible/AWX, Python, PowerShell, BASH, Microsoft, Linux, NetBackup/Veeam, NSD.
