Job title: Compute Lead Contract: 3 months rolling Location: London (Hybrid) Inside IR35 Job description As the Compute & Cloud Leader, you will be responsible for the operation, stability, and optimisation of enterprise compute platforms, spanning Cloud (primarily Azure), Linux, AIX, Windows, VMware, and Red Hat environments. You will lead a team of outsourced specialists to ensure compute services are secure, resilient, and scalable, while driving automation and lifecycle management in line with industry best practices. This role requires strong technical leadership, operational discipline, and a focus on service reliability. Key Responsibilities Lead day-to-day operations of enterprise compute platforms (Cloud (Azure), Linux, AIX, Windows, VMware, Red Hat). Ensure compliance with patching, security, and configuration standards across all compute environments. Manage lifecycle activities, including End-of-Life (EoX) planning, upgrades, and migrations. Oversee platform monitoring, capacity management, and performance optimisation. Implement standard operating procedures and ensure consistency across compute services. Collaborate with engineering and architecture teams to influence design for operability. Drive automation of routine operational tasks using tools such as Ansible, SCCM, or equivalent. Lead incident and problem resolution for compute-related issues, ensuring effective RCA and remediation. Provide operational reporting on platform performance, incidents, and compliance. Manage vendor relationships for hardware and OS support contracts. Contribute to IT audits, risk assessments, and compliance reporting. Support disaster recovery testing and business continuity planning for compute platforms. Identify opportunities for continuous improvement in platform reliability, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness. Required Skills & Experience Proven experience in compute operations leadership within a large-scale enterprise. Strong technical knowledge of Cloud Infrastructure, Linux, AIX, Windows Server, VMware, and Red Hat environments. Demonstrated expertise in patch management, configuration compliance, and performance tuning. Demonstrated expertise of platform migrations, e.g. VMware to OpenShift ITIL-aligned operational management experience (incident, change, problem). Knowledge of automation and orchestration tools (e.g., Ansible, SCCM). Excellent troubleshooting and analytical skills. Strong stakeholder management and communication skills. Desirable Qualifications ITIL v4 certification. Experience with hybrid cloud and on-prem compute integration. Knowledge of containerisation platforms (Docker, Kubernetes, OpenShift). Familiarity with monitoring tools such as SCOM, SolarWinds, or Nagios. Experience managing large, distributed teams and global operations. Core Technical Skills (Must-Have) VMware (strong hands-on) Linux (Red Hat preferred) Windows Server Security vulnerability management & patching Enterprise compute platforms Cloud / Modern Infrastructure (Highly Desirable) Containers & orchestration: Docker Kubernetes OpenShift / OpenStack Infrastructure as Code CI/CD pipelines Automation (Ansible) Experience modernising traditional VM / physical estates into cloud-native or hybrid models Soft Skills & Profile Fit Strong hands-on technologist (not primarily managerial) Able to advise on "what good looks like" from prior transformation experience Comfortable working in post-incident recovery environments Collaborative and visible in-office presence
29/04/2026
Contractor
Job title: Compute Lead Contract: 3 months rolling Location: London (Hybrid) Inside IR35 Job description As the Compute & Cloud Leader, you will be responsible for the operation, stability, and optimisation of enterprise compute platforms, spanning Cloud (primarily Azure), Linux, AIX, Windows, VMware, and Red Hat environments. You will lead a team of outsourced specialists to ensure compute services are secure, resilient, and scalable, while driving automation and lifecycle management in line with industry best practices. This role requires strong technical leadership, operational discipline, and a focus on service reliability. Key Responsibilities Lead day-to-day operations of enterprise compute platforms (Cloud (Azure), Linux, AIX, Windows, VMware, Red Hat). Ensure compliance with patching, security, and configuration standards across all compute environments. Manage lifecycle activities, including End-of-Life (EoX) planning, upgrades, and migrations. Oversee platform monitoring, capacity management, and performance optimisation. Implement standard operating procedures and ensure consistency across compute services. Collaborate with engineering and architecture teams to influence design for operability. Drive automation of routine operational tasks using tools such as Ansible, SCCM, or equivalent. Lead incident and problem resolution for compute-related issues, ensuring effective RCA and remediation. Provide operational reporting on platform performance, incidents, and compliance. Manage vendor relationships for hardware and OS support contracts. Contribute to IT audits, risk assessments, and compliance reporting. Support disaster recovery testing and business continuity planning for compute platforms. Identify opportunities for continuous improvement in platform reliability, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness. Required Skills & Experience Proven experience in compute operations leadership within a large-scale enterprise. Strong technical knowledge of Cloud Infrastructure, Linux, AIX, Windows Server, VMware, and Red Hat environments. Demonstrated expertise in patch management, configuration compliance, and performance tuning. Demonstrated expertise of platform migrations, e.g. VMware to OpenShift ITIL-aligned operational management experience (incident, change, problem). Knowledge of automation and orchestration tools (e.g., Ansible, SCCM). Excellent troubleshooting and analytical skills. Strong stakeholder management and communication skills. Desirable Qualifications ITIL v4 certification. Experience with hybrid cloud and on-prem compute integration. Knowledge of containerisation platforms (Docker, Kubernetes, OpenShift). Familiarity with monitoring tools such as SCOM, SolarWinds, or Nagios. Experience managing large, distributed teams and global operations. Core Technical Skills (Must-Have) VMware (strong hands-on) Linux (Red Hat preferred) Windows Server Security vulnerability management & patching Enterprise compute platforms Cloud / Modern Infrastructure (Highly Desirable) Containers & orchestration: Docker Kubernetes OpenShift / OpenStack Infrastructure as Code CI/CD pipelines Automation (Ansible) Experience modernising traditional VM / physical estates into cloud-native or hybrid models Soft Skills & Profile Fit Strong hands-on technologist (not primarily managerial) Able to advise on "what good looks like" from prior transformation experience Comfortable working in post-incident recovery environments Collaborative and visible in-office presence
Network Web Proxy Infra Engineer - Investment Banking - Proxy Tech (F5 BIG-IP, McAfee, Skyhigh, Bluecoat) Our client is looking for a Web Proxy Network Engineer on a contract basis to support the delivery and enhancement of their EMEA network. This role is ideal for someone who already has hands-on experience working with Proxy technologies (such as McAfee, Skyhigh, Blue Coat, or similar), and is ready to step into a fast-paced enterprise environment where you can further deepen your expertise. You will: Support the implementation and configuration of Access Policies, routing and Management of Web Proxies Contribute to change and incident activities within a complex network infrastructure Collaborate with senior engineers and architecture teams to deliver stable, secure, and scalable services We are not looking for someone brand new to the technology - you should already be familiar with the key tools and concepts and be ready to contribute from day one, even if you're still developing full mastery. Core Skills & Experience Required: Hands-on experience supporting or configuring Proxy platforms (eg McAfee, Skyhigh, Blue Coat) Experience or knowledge of Load Balancing technologies such as F5 BIG IP (LTM/GTM) VMWare Next Gen Load Balancer (formerly AVI Networks) Working knowledge of TCP/IP, HTTP/S, SSL certificates, NAT, DNS, and Layer 7 protocols Comfort using CLI and GUI interfaces for network appliance configuration Preferred: Experience building from base and upgrading firmware of Web Proxies Experience of DLP/Malware Protection & Mitigation infrastructure Experience writing or editing iRules, health monitors, or similar load balancing policies Awareness of certificate management, TLS handshake flow, and debugging tools (Wireshark, Fiddler) Contract Role inside IR35 - initial 12 month contract - 3 days a week in office (candidate can be based near Manchester/Liverpool/Stoke/Birmingham) By applying to this job you are sending us your CV, which may contain personal information. Please refer to our Privacy Notice to understand how we process this information. In short, in order to supply you with work finding services, we will hold and process your personal data, and only with your express permission we will share this personal data with a client (or a third party working on behalf of the client) by email or by upload to the Client/third parties vendor management system. By giving us permission to send your CV to a client, this constitutes permission to share the personal data that would be necessary to consider your application, interview you (Phone/video/face to face) and if successful hire you. Scope AT acts as an employment agency for Permanent Recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the Terms and Conditions, Data Protection Policy, Privacy Notice and Disclaimers which can be found at our website.
29/04/2026
Contractor
Network Web Proxy Infra Engineer - Investment Banking - Proxy Tech (F5 BIG-IP, McAfee, Skyhigh, Bluecoat) Our client is looking for a Web Proxy Network Engineer on a contract basis to support the delivery and enhancement of their EMEA network. This role is ideal for someone who already has hands-on experience working with Proxy technologies (such as McAfee, Skyhigh, Blue Coat, or similar), and is ready to step into a fast-paced enterprise environment where you can further deepen your expertise. You will: Support the implementation and configuration of Access Policies, routing and Management of Web Proxies Contribute to change and incident activities within a complex network infrastructure Collaborate with senior engineers and architecture teams to deliver stable, secure, and scalable services We are not looking for someone brand new to the technology - you should already be familiar with the key tools and concepts and be ready to contribute from day one, even if you're still developing full mastery. Core Skills & Experience Required: Hands-on experience supporting or configuring Proxy platforms (eg McAfee, Skyhigh, Blue Coat) Experience or knowledge of Load Balancing technologies such as F5 BIG IP (LTM/GTM) VMWare Next Gen Load Balancer (formerly AVI Networks) Working knowledge of TCP/IP, HTTP/S, SSL certificates, NAT, DNS, and Layer 7 protocols Comfort using CLI and GUI interfaces for network appliance configuration Preferred: Experience building from base and upgrading firmware of Web Proxies Experience of DLP/Malware Protection & Mitigation infrastructure Experience writing or editing iRules, health monitors, or similar load balancing policies Awareness of certificate management, TLS handshake flow, and debugging tools (Wireshark, Fiddler) Contract Role inside IR35 - initial 12 month contract - 3 days a week in office (candidate can be based near Manchester/Liverpool/Stoke/Birmingham) By applying to this job you are sending us your CV, which may contain personal information. Please refer to our Privacy Notice to understand how we process this information. In short, in order to supply you with work finding services, we will hold and process your personal data, and only with your express permission we will share this personal data with a client (or a third party working on behalf of the client) by email or by upload to the Client/third parties vendor management system. By giving us permission to send your CV to a client, this constitutes permission to share the personal data that would be necessary to consider your application, interview you (Phone/video/face to face) and if successful hire you. Scope AT acts as an employment agency for Permanent Recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the Terms and Conditions, Data Protection Policy, Privacy Notice and Disclaimers which can be found at our website.
CBSbutler Holdings Limited trading as CBSbutler
Southwick, Hampshire
Job Title: Junior Network Engineer Location: Portsmouth (On-site) Contract Duration: Immediate start - End of July (initially) Day Rate: 300 - 350 per day Inside IR35 Security Clearance: Must hold active MOD SC clearance Eligibility: UK Nationals only Overview We are seeking a Junior Network Engineer to join a project based in Portsmouth, supporting network infrastructure operations within a secure environment. This is an on-site role requiring immediate availability, with the potential for extension beyond the initial contract period. Key Responsibilities Support the configuration, maintenance, and troubleshooting of network infrastructure Work with secure systems in line with MOD standards and procedures Assist in firewall and network monitoring activities Participate in planned network changes, upgrades, and weekend exercises where required Provide support during shift rotations as needed Collaborate with senior engineers and wider technical teams Required Skills & Experience Hands-on experience with Fortinet Firewalls Experience using Fortinet Analyzer Knowledge of HPE Switches Familiarity with BOWMAN communication systems Understanding of network fundamentals (routing, switching, security principles) Desirable Skills Experience with VMware environments Working Pattern Monday to Friday (on-site in Portsmouth) Occasional weekend work and shift-based support required Candidate Requirements Active MOD SC Clearance (essential) Must be a UK National Ideally based in or near Portsmouth Available to start immediately Additional Information This role is suited to a junior-level engineer looking to gain experience in a secure, high-impact environment while working with leading networking technologies.
27/04/2026
Contractor
Job Title: Junior Network Engineer Location: Portsmouth (On-site) Contract Duration: Immediate start - End of July (initially) Day Rate: 300 - 350 per day Inside IR35 Security Clearance: Must hold active MOD SC clearance Eligibility: UK Nationals only Overview We are seeking a Junior Network Engineer to join a project based in Portsmouth, supporting network infrastructure operations within a secure environment. This is an on-site role requiring immediate availability, with the potential for extension beyond the initial contract period. Key Responsibilities Support the configuration, maintenance, and troubleshooting of network infrastructure Work with secure systems in line with MOD standards and procedures Assist in firewall and network monitoring activities Participate in planned network changes, upgrades, and weekend exercises where required Provide support during shift rotations as needed Collaborate with senior engineers and wider technical teams Required Skills & Experience Hands-on experience with Fortinet Firewalls Experience using Fortinet Analyzer Knowledge of HPE Switches Familiarity with BOWMAN communication systems Understanding of network fundamentals (routing, switching, security principles) Desirable Skills Experience with VMware environments Working Pattern Monday to Friday (on-site in Portsmouth) Occasional weekend work and shift-based support required Candidate Requirements Active MOD SC Clearance (essential) Must be a UK National Ideally based in or near Portsmouth Available to start immediately Additional Information This role is suited to a junior-level engineer looking to gain experience in a secure, high-impact environment while working with leading networking technologies.
Workplace Integration Engineer 6 months - initially Location: Basingtoke DV clearance required 650 inside IR35 - Umbrella only Description: Possessing excellent scripting skills in Powershell and Python, this role will be responsible for taking product configuration design, and packaging it - enabling the re-deployment of one or more software packages in an automated and verifiable way. The successful candidate will work as part of a multi skilled agile team, where teamwork is paramount. The role will be challenging and varied, where cross training is expected and challenges shared. The successful candidate will have the responsibility of owning the delivery of a work package from design, through prototyping, ensuring the work package meets functional and non-functional requirements. The skills necessary to troubleshoot and problem solve. The candidate will script repeatable unit tests to exercise functionality, which will account for desired and undesired outcomes. The candidate will continue to support the work package through user piloting and into production, and will continue to be on hand to provide early life support, as well as creating and maintaining support and design documentation to assist users and support personnel in maintaining the work package throughout its life. The candidate will be responsible for the delivery of ongoing change to the work package, in response to evolving user requirements. Candidates must an advanced knowledge of Microsoft Windows systems administration within an enterprise environment - delivery of configuration change via GPO, Registry, Filesystem, Powershell cmdlets or, WMI, as well as Windows Update and patching mechanisms, including Windows Installer. Desirable - Experience across technologies such as: Experience in the development and delivery of software using Agile Methodologies Active Directory, PKI, VMWare virtualisation, Windows Server 2019 and the creation of gold builds, System hardening (GPOs etc.), Nexus configuration repositories, PowerShell and Python for scripting, automation or test creation, Configuration and automation using Ansible, Terraform. Automated test execution using Robot framework. This role offers a fantastic chance to contribute to impactful projects in a supportive environment. If you're ready to bring your expertise to a forward-thinking team, we'd love to hear from you!
24/04/2026
Contractor
Workplace Integration Engineer 6 months - initially Location: Basingtoke DV clearance required 650 inside IR35 - Umbrella only Description: Possessing excellent scripting skills in Powershell and Python, this role will be responsible for taking product configuration design, and packaging it - enabling the re-deployment of one or more software packages in an automated and verifiable way. The successful candidate will work as part of a multi skilled agile team, where teamwork is paramount. The role will be challenging and varied, where cross training is expected and challenges shared. The successful candidate will have the responsibility of owning the delivery of a work package from design, through prototyping, ensuring the work package meets functional and non-functional requirements. The skills necessary to troubleshoot and problem solve. The candidate will script repeatable unit tests to exercise functionality, which will account for desired and undesired outcomes. The candidate will continue to support the work package through user piloting and into production, and will continue to be on hand to provide early life support, as well as creating and maintaining support and design documentation to assist users and support personnel in maintaining the work package throughout its life. The candidate will be responsible for the delivery of ongoing change to the work package, in response to evolving user requirements. Candidates must an advanced knowledge of Microsoft Windows systems administration within an enterprise environment - delivery of configuration change via GPO, Registry, Filesystem, Powershell cmdlets or, WMI, as well as Windows Update and patching mechanisms, including Windows Installer. Desirable - Experience across technologies such as: Experience in the development and delivery of software using Agile Methodologies Active Directory, PKI, VMWare virtualisation, Windows Server 2019 and the creation of gold builds, System hardening (GPOs etc.), Nexus configuration repositories, PowerShell and Python for scripting, automation or test creation, Configuration and automation using Ansible, Terraform. Automated test execution using Robot framework. This role offers a fantastic chance to contribute to impactful projects in a supportive environment. If you're ready to bring your expertise to a forward-thinking team, we'd love to hear from you!
CBSbutler Holdings Limited trading as CBSbutler
Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire
Endpoint Engineer (Contract) Location: Hemel Hempstead (Onsite) Rate: 600- 700 per day (Inside IR35) Clearance: MOD DV required Role Overview Lead the day-to-day technical operations of the Windows/Endpoint team, providing subject matter expertise across endpoint security and infrastructure. The role combines hands-on engineering, team leadership, and strategic input to support operational delivery within a secure, enterprise environment. Key Responsibilities Lead and mentor a team of engineers, developing SME capability and aligning skills with digital strategy Support project delivery: solution design, estimation, implementation, and technical validation Manage and respond to incidents in line with SLAs, including escalation where required Collaborate with architects and designers to recommend and validate technical solutions Contribute to pre-sales activities and cost/effort estimation Maintain accurate documentation (operational procedures, user guides, project updates) Provide regular progress updates to project management and stakeholders Core Skills & Experience Strong endpoint security expertise (threat prevention, firewall, device & application control) Windows/Wintel environments (Server (Apply online only and Linux (RHEL 5/6) Experience with VMware, Splunk Enterprise Security, and Ivanti Proven infrastructure engineering experience in enterprise environments Team leadership and project delivery experience (e.g. PRINCE2, PMI) Strong troubleshooting, fault diagnosis, and SLA-driven support experience Experience working within structured governance frameworks Desirable MCSE (or equivalent) and additional technical certifications ITIL Foundation Experience in customer-facing environments Strong documentation and communication skills If you are interested in this Endpoint Engineer role, apply now or email me your CV at (url removed)
21/04/2026
Contractor
Endpoint Engineer (Contract) Location: Hemel Hempstead (Onsite) Rate: 600- 700 per day (Inside IR35) Clearance: MOD DV required Role Overview Lead the day-to-day technical operations of the Windows/Endpoint team, providing subject matter expertise across endpoint security and infrastructure. The role combines hands-on engineering, team leadership, and strategic input to support operational delivery within a secure, enterprise environment. Key Responsibilities Lead and mentor a team of engineers, developing SME capability and aligning skills with digital strategy Support project delivery: solution design, estimation, implementation, and technical validation Manage and respond to incidents in line with SLAs, including escalation where required Collaborate with architects and designers to recommend and validate technical solutions Contribute to pre-sales activities and cost/effort estimation Maintain accurate documentation (operational procedures, user guides, project updates) Provide regular progress updates to project management and stakeholders Core Skills & Experience Strong endpoint security expertise (threat prevention, firewall, device & application control) Windows/Wintel environments (Server (Apply online only and Linux (RHEL 5/6) Experience with VMware, Splunk Enterprise Security, and Ivanti Proven infrastructure engineering experience in enterprise environments Team leadership and project delivery experience (e.g. PRINCE2, PMI) Strong troubleshooting, fault diagnosis, and SLA-driven support experience Experience working within structured governance frameworks Desirable MCSE (or equivalent) and additional technical certifications ITIL Foundation Experience in customer-facing environments Strong documentation and communication skills If you are interested in this Endpoint Engineer role, apply now or email me your CV at (url removed)
Job Title: IT Project Manager (Infrastructure & Networks) Location: Durrington, West Sussex (Hybrid working arrangements, the office base will be Durrington (Worthing) office with occasional travel to other UK sites. The organisation work a hybrid working model with an expected 2 days minimum in the base office each week. Salary : 600 per day (inside IR35) Duration : 6-month assignment initially We're seeking an IT Project Manager on behalf of our leading utilities company to lead the planning, delivery and governance of cybersecurity, high impact application, network and infrastructure projects across their digital organisation. The successful applicant will partner closely with the operations team and Security Team, as well as external vendors to ensure solutions meet the needs for operability, performance, resilience and security. Key Responsibilities Define project scope, objectives, deliverables and success criteria in collaboration with stakeholders Develop and manage detailed plans covering tight timelines, budgets, resources, risk mitigation and quality controls Lead cross functional teams of cybersecurity experts, application specialists, network engineers, infrastructure specialists, vendors and contractors Oversee design, implementation and testing of cybersecurity solutions, application solutions, LAN, WAN, wireless, datacentre and cloud connectivity solutions Manage procurement and vendor relationships, ensuring contracts, SLAs and commercial teams support project goals Monitor progress against plan, escalating issues and driving corrective actions to stay on schedule and budget Maintain project governance documentation, status reports and executive level dashboards Facilitate technical reviews, control based boards and lessons learned workshops Mentor and coach junior project managers, fostering a culture of continuous improvement Qualifications & Experience Proven track record managing large scale network and infrastructure projects in enterprise environments 8+ years' experience in IT project management with at least 3 years focused on infrastructure and networking Professional certification in project management (Prince2 Practitioner, MSP, PMP or Agile) Technical Skills An understanding of network architectures: LAN/WAN design, routing, switching, wireless and SD-WAN Knowledge of firewalls, VPNS, load balancers, DNS/IPAM and network security controls Familiarity with data centre technologies, virtualisation (VMware, Hyper-V) and network based storage Experience of deploying End User Compute solutions Knowledge and application of Services Management ITIL disciplines and methodologies Exposure to cloud networking (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) and hybrid-cloud connectivity solutions Competence in project tools (Microsoft Project, JIRA, Confluence) and ITSM platforms (ServiceNow) Adecco acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer. By applying for this role your details will be submitted to Adecco. Our Candidate Privacy Information Statement explains how we will use your information - please copy and paste the following link in to your browser (url removed)
15/04/2026
Seasonal
Job Title: IT Project Manager (Infrastructure & Networks) Location: Durrington, West Sussex (Hybrid working arrangements, the office base will be Durrington (Worthing) office with occasional travel to other UK sites. The organisation work a hybrid working model with an expected 2 days minimum in the base office each week. Salary : 600 per day (inside IR35) Duration : 6-month assignment initially We're seeking an IT Project Manager on behalf of our leading utilities company to lead the planning, delivery and governance of cybersecurity, high impact application, network and infrastructure projects across their digital organisation. The successful applicant will partner closely with the operations team and Security Team, as well as external vendors to ensure solutions meet the needs for operability, performance, resilience and security. Key Responsibilities Define project scope, objectives, deliverables and success criteria in collaboration with stakeholders Develop and manage detailed plans covering tight timelines, budgets, resources, risk mitigation and quality controls Lead cross functional teams of cybersecurity experts, application specialists, network engineers, infrastructure specialists, vendors and contractors Oversee design, implementation and testing of cybersecurity solutions, application solutions, LAN, WAN, wireless, datacentre and cloud connectivity solutions Manage procurement and vendor relationships, ensuring contracts, SLAs and commercial teams support project goals Monitor progress against plan, escalating issues and driving corrective actions to stay on schedule and budget Maintain project governance documentation, status reports and executive level dashboards Facilitate technical reviews, control based boards and lessons learned workshops Mentor and coach junior project managers, fostering a culture of continuous improvement Qualifications & Experience Proven track record managing large scale network and infrastructure projects in enterprise environments 8+ years' experience in IT project management with at least 3 years focused on infrastructure and networking Professional certification in project management (Prince2 Practitioner, MSP, PMP or Agile) Technical Skills An understanding of network architectures: LAN/WAN design, routing, switching, wireless and SD-WAN Knowledge of firewalls, VPNS, load balancers, DNS/IPAM and network security controls Familiarity with data centre technologies, virtualisation (VMware, Hyper-V) and network based storage Experience of deploying End User Compute solutions Knowledge and application of Services Management ITIL disciplines and methodologies Exposure to cloud networking (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) and hybrid-cloud connectivity solutions Competence in project tools (Microsoft Project, JIRA, Confluence) and ITSM platforms (ServiceNow) Adecco acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer. By applying for this role your details will be submitted to Adecco. Our Candidate Privacy Information Statement explains how we will use your information - please copy and paste the following link in to your browser (url removed)
Job Title: Project Manager (Cyber Security) Location: Durrington, West Sussex (Hybrid working arrangements, the office base will be Durrington (Worthing) office with occasional travel to other UK sites. The organisation work a hybrid working model with an expected 2 days minimum in the base office each week. Salary : 600 per day (inside IR35) Duration : 6-month assignment initially, with view for further extension to 1 to 2 years. We're seeking an IT Project Manager on behalf of our leading utilities company to lead the planning, delivery and governance of cybersecurity, high impact application, network and infrastructure projects across their digital organisation. The successful applicant will partner closely with various IT and business teams, as well as external vendors to ensure solutions meet Digital & Business needs for operability, performance, resilience and security. Key Responsibilities Define project scope, objectives, deliverables and success criteria in collaboration with stakeholders Develop and manage detailed plans covering tight timelines, budgets, resources, risk mitigation and quality controls Lead cross functional teams of cybersecurity experts, application specialists, network engineers, infrastructure specialists, vendors and contractors Oversee design, implementation and testing of cybersecurity solutions, application solutions, LAN, WAN, wireless, datacentre and cloud connectivity solutions Manage procurement and vendor relationships, ensuring contracts, SLAs and commercial teams support project goals Monitor progress against plan, escalating issues and driving corrective actions to stay on schedule and budget Maintain project governance documentation, status reports and executive level dashboards Facilitate technical reviews, control based boards and lessons learned workshops Mentor and coach junior project managers, fostering a culture of continuous improvement Qualifications & Experience Proven track record managing large scale IT projects in enterprise environments 8+ years' experience in IT project management with significant Cybersecurity exposure Professional certification in project management (Prince2 Practitioner, PMP or Agile) Technical Skills An understanding of complex application implementations, including enhancements and green field implementations. An understanding of network architectures: LAN/WAN design, routing, switching, wireless and SD-WAN Knowledge of firewalls, VPNs, load balancers, DNS/IPAM and network security controls Familiarity with data-centre technologies, virtualization (VMware, Hyper-V), and network-based storage Experience of deploying End User Compute solutions Knowledge and application of Services Management ITIL disciplines and methodologies Exposure to cloud networking (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) and hybrid-cloud connectivity solutions Experience of Cybersecurity solutions, compliance regulations, and frameworks Competence in project tools (Microsoft Project, JIRA, Confluence) and ITSM platforms (ServiceNow) Cybersecurity experience, including managing solution implementation in one or more of the following areas: o Identity and Access Management (IAM) tools like PAM, Password Management and MFA. o Vulnerability scanning (e.g. Qualys, etc.) o Data Loss Prevention (DLP) o Certificate Lifecycle Management and Encryption. o Regulatory experience, e.g. NCSC CAF, NIST, ISO 27001, PCI/DSS. Adecco acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer. By applying for this role your details will be submitted to Adecco. Our Candidate Privacy Information Statement explains how we will use your information - please copy and paste the following link in to your browser (url removed)
14/04/2026
Seasonal
Job Title: Project Manager (Cyber Security) Location: Durrington, West Sussex (Hybrid working arrangements, the office base will be Durrington (Worthing) office with occasional travel to other UK sites. The organisation work a hybrid working model with an expected 2 days minimum in the base office each week. Salary : 600 per day (inside IR35) Duration : 6-month assignment initially, with view for further extension to 1 to 2 years. We're seeking an IT Project Manager on behalf of our leading utilities company to lead the planning, delivery and governance of cybersecurity, high impact application, network and infrastructure projects across their digital organisation. The successful applicant will partner closely with various IT and business teams, as well as external vendors to ensure solutions meet Digital & Business needs for operability, performance, resilience and security. Key Responsibilities Define project scope, objectives, deliverables and success criteria in collaboration with stakeholders Develop and manage detailed plans covering tight timelines, budgets, resources, risk mitigation and quality controls Lead cross functional teams of cybersecurity experts, application specialists, network engineers, infrastructure specialists, vendors and contractors Oversee design, implementation and testing of cybersecurity solutions, application solutions, LAN, WAN, wireless, datacentre and cloud connectivity solutions Manage procurement and vendor relationships, ensuring contracts, SLAs and commercial teams support project goals Monitor progress against plan, escalating issues and driving corrective actions to stay on schedule and budget Maintain project governance documentation, status reports and executive level dashboards Facilitate technical reviews, control based boards and lessons learned workshops Mentor and coach junior project managers, fostering a culture of continuous improvement Qualifications & Experience Proven track record managing large scale IT projects in enterprise environments 8+ years' experience in IT project management with significant Cybersecurity exposure Professional certification in project management (Prince2 Practitioner, PMP or Agile) Technical Skills An understanding of complex application implementations, including enhancements and green field implementations. An understanding of network architectures: LAN/WAN design, routing, switching, wireless and SD-WAN Knowledge of firewalls, VPNs, load balancers, DNS/IPAM and network security controls Familiarity with data-centre technologies, virtualization (VMware, Hyper-V), and network-based storage Experience of deploying End User Compute solutions Knowledge and application of Services Management ITIL disciplines and methodologies Exposure to cloud networking (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) and hybrid-cloud connectivity solutions Experience of Cybersecurity solutions, compliance regulations, and frameworks Competence in project tools (Microsoft Project, JIRA, Confluence) and ITSM platforms (ServiceNow) Cybersecurity experience, including managing solution implementation in one or more of the following areas: o Identity and Access Management (IAM) tools like PAM, Password Management and MFA. o Vulnerability scanning (e.g. Qualys, etc.) o Data Loss Prevention (DLP) o Certificate Lifecycle Management and Encryption. o Regulatory experience, e.g. NCSC CAF, NIST, ISO 27001, PCI/DSS. Adecco acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer. By applying for this role your details will be submitted to Adecco. Our Candidate Privacy Information Statement explains how we will use your information - please copy and paste the following link in to your browser (url removed)
Role Title: Wintel Engineer Duration: contract to run until 02/10/2026 Location: Barrow-In-Furness, Fully onsite 5 days per week Rate: up to 496.80 p/d Umbrella inside IR35 Clearance required: Active SC Clearance and you must be a Sole UK National Role purpose / summary The Wintel Engineer will be responsible for managing and supporting enterprise Windows and VMware environments, ensuring high availability, resilience, and performance. This role involves advanced virtualization, storage replication, and network integration. Key Responsibilities Administer and maintain VMware ESXi hosts, clusters, and virtual machines. Configure and manage vCenter and vSphere Distributed Switch (VDS). Implement and support SRDF Metro for storage replication and disaster recovery. Integrate VMware environments with Cisco ACI for network automation and security. Perform system upgrades, migrations, and capacity planning. Troubleshoot complex Wintel and virtualization issues. Ensure compliance with security and operational standards. Required Skills & Experience Strong hands-on experience with VMware ESXi, vCenter, and VDS. Knowledge of SRDF Metro and storage replication technologies. Familiarity with Cisco ACI and network virtualization concepts. Expertise in Windows Server administration and clustering. Understanding of high availability and disaster recovery strategies. Experience in large-scale enterprise environments. Preferred Qualifications VMware certifications (VCP, VCAP). Microsoft certifications (MCSA, MCSE). Experience with automation tools (PowerShell, Ansible). Security Clearance Must hold SC clearance Must be UK British National (not dual passport holder) Ability to work with sensitive and classified information in compliance with government and organizational security policies. Additional Requirements Will require on-site work at customer location in Barrow-in-Furness as part of project delivery. All profiles will be reviewed against the required skills and experience. Due to the high number of applications we will only be able to respond to successful applicants in the first instance. We thank you for your interest and the time taken to apply!
14/04/2026
Contractor
Role Title: Wintel Engineer Duration: contract to run until 02/10/2026 Location: Barrow-In-Furness, Fully onsite 5 days per week Rate: up to 496.80 p/d Umbrella inside IR35 Clearance required: Active SC Clearance and you must be a Sole UK National Role purpose / summary The Wintel Engineer will be responsible for managing and supporting enterprise Windows and VMware environments, ensuring high availability, resilience, and performance. This role involves advanced virtualization, storage replication, and network integration. Key Responsibilities Administer and maintain VMware ESXi hosts, clusters, and virtual machines. Configure and manage vCenter and vSphere Distributed Switch (VDS). Implement and support SRDF Metro for storage replication and disaster recovery. Integrate VMware environments with Cisco ACI for network automation and security. Perform system upgrades, migrations, and capacity planning. Troubleshoot complex Wintel and virtualization issues. Ensure compliance with security and operational standards. Required Skills & Experience Strong hands-on experience with VMware ESXi, vCenter, and VDS. Knowledge of SRDF Metro and storage replication technologies. Familiarity with Cisco ACI and network virtualization concepts. Expertise in Windows Server administration and clustering. Understanding of high availability and disaster recovery strategies. Experience in large-scale enterprise environments. Preferred Qualifications VMware certifications (VCP, VCAP). Microsoft certifications (MCSA, MCSE). Experience with automation tools (PowerShell, Ansible). Security Clearance Must hold SC clearance Must be UK British National (not dual passport holder) Ability to work with sensitive and classified information in compliance with government and organizational security policies. Additional Requirements Will require on-site work at customer location in Barrow-in-Furness as part of project delivery. All profiles will be reviewed against the required skills and experience. Due to the high number of applications we will only be able to respond to successful applicants in the first instance. We thank you for your interest and the time taken to apply!
Linux Engineer / Architect 6 Months Contract + with possible extension 550 a day inside IR35 London Based - 2 days in the office Active SC Clearance is Needed A well established IT Provider is looking for an experienced Linux Engineer / Architect with a proven track record of designing, building, and maintaining mission-critical enterprise platforms to join their IT Team on a 6 months contract. You will be at the heart of their infrastructure strategy, responsible for the high-end troubleshooting, security hardening, and automation of our global server estate. This is a role for a technical heavyweight who thrives on solving complex root-cause issues and enjoys the architectural challenge of ensuring 24/7 availability for high-traffic environments. Key Responsibilities Provide expert-level guidance to engineering teams and lead root-cause analysis on complex system-wide issues. Linux Engineering: Manage and optimise a large-scale estate across RedHat, Ubuntu, and CentOS, ensuring peak performance of Apache, Nginx, and Tomcat stacks. Automation & IaC: Drive efficiency through the development of custom Ansible, Puppet, and Terraform scripts to automate deployments and server hardening. Security & Compliance: Lead server hardening initiatives and vulnerability mitigation, ensuring our infrastructure meets rigorous industry standards (including ISO27001 or MOD restricted requirements). Infrastructure Design: Produce High-Level and Low-Level Design (HLD/LLD) documentation for monitoring suites and hybrid cloud integrations. Network & Storage: Configure and troubleshoot advanced networking (DNS, VIP, Load Balancing) and manage enterprise-grade storage solutions (SAN/NAS). The Successful candidate should have the following essential skills A minimum of 11 years of deep Linux experience (20+ years preferred) Advanced proficiency in Bash and Python, with the ability to write bespoke tools to improve system efficiency. Practical experience with AWS or Azure migrations and managing virtualised environments via VMware. 6 Months Contract + with possible extension 550 a day inside IR35 London Based - 2 days in the office Active SC Clearance is Needed If you are an experienced Linux Engineer with a background that matches the above then I want to hear from you. If this seems of interest to you then please apply directly to the AD or send your CV to (url removed) Randstad Technologies is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
09/04/2026
Contractor
Linux Engineer / Architect 6 Months Contract + with possible extension 550 a day inside IR35 London Based - 2 days in the office Active SC Clearance is Needed A well established IT Provider is looking for an experienced Linux Engineer / Architect with a proven track record of designing, building, and maintaining mission-critical enterprise platforms to join their IT Team on a 6 months contract. You will be at the heart of their infrastructure strategy, responsible for the high-end troubleshooting, security hardening, and automation of our global server estate. This is a role for a technical heavyweight who thrives on solving complex root-cause issues and enjoys the architectural challenge of ensuring 24/7 availability for high-traffic environments. Key Responsibilities Provide expert-level guidance to engineering teams and lead root-cause analysis on complex system-wide issues. Linux Engineering: Manage and optimise a large-scale estate across RedHat, Ubuntu, and CentOS, ensuring peak performance of Apache, Nginx, and Tomcat stacks. Automation & IaC: Drive efficiency through the development of custom Ansible, Puppet, and Terraform scripts to automate deployments and server hardening. Security & Compliance: Lead server hardening initiatives and vulnerability mitigation, ensuring our infrastructure meets rigorous industry standards (including ISO27001 or MOD restricted requirements). Infrastructure Design: Produce High-Level and Low-Level Design (HLD/LLD) documentation for monitoring suites and hybrid cloud integrations. Network & Storage: Configure and troubleshoot advanced networking (DNS, VIP, Load Balancing) and manage enterprise-grade storage solutions (SAN/NAS). The Successful candidate should have the following essential skills A minimum of 11 years of deep Linux experience (20+ years preferred) Advanced proficiency in Bash and Python, with the ability to write bespoke tools to improve system efficiency. Practical experience with AWS or Azure migrations and managing virtualised environments via VMware. 6 Months Contract + with possible extension 550 a day inside IR35 London Based - 2 days in the office Active SC Clearance is Needed If you are an experienced Linux Engineer with a background that matches the above then I want to hear from you. If this seems of interest to you then please apply directly to the AD or send your CV to (url removed) Randstad Technologies is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
CBSbutler Holdings Limited trading as CBSbutler
City, Swindon
Virtualisation and Backup Engineer months +Hybrid - 2 days on site in Swindon +Inside IR35 + 45- 51 ph We are looking for an experienced Virtualisation & Backup Engineer to join a project team supporting infrastructure design, configuration, and migration activities. This is a 12-month contract with 2 days per week onsite in Swindon , working within an established technical environment. Key Responsibilities Design and configure virtualisation platforms using VMware technologies Support and manage VMware ESX/ESXi environments Implement and manage VMware NSX networking and security Deliver Zerto backup design and configuration Plan and execute Zerto-based migrations Configure and maintain Veritas NetBackup solutions Work with project and operational teams to ensure reliable infrastructure and data protection Required Skills Strong experience with VMware (ESX/ESXi) and virtualisation platforms Hands-on experience with VMware NSX Zerto experience including backup design, configuration, and migrations Experience configuring and supporting Veritas NetBackup Solid understanding of enterprise infrastructure and disaster recovery This is an excellent opportunity to join a long-term project working with modern virtualisation and backup technologies in a collaborative technical team
08/04/2026
Contractor
Virtualisation and Backup Engineer months +Hybrid - 2 days on site in Swindon +Inside IR35 + 45- 51 ph We are looking for an experienced Virtualisation & Backup Engineer to join a project team supporting infrastructure design, configuration, and migration activities. This is a 12-month contract with 2 days per week onsite in Swindon , working within an established technical environment. Key Responsibilities Design and configure virtualisation platforms using VMware technologies Support and manage VMware ESX/ESXi environments Implement and manage VMware NSX networking and security Deliver Zerto backup design and configuration Plan and execute Zerto-based migrations Configure and maintain Veritas NetBackup solutions Work with project and operational teams to ensure reliable infrastructure and data protection Required Skills Strong experience with VMware (ESX/ESXi) and virtualisation platforms Hands-on experience with VMware NSX Zerto experience including backup design, configuration, and migrations Experience configuring and supporting Veritas NetBackup Solid understanding of enterprise infrastructure and disaster recovery This is an excellent opportunity to join a long-term project working with modern virtualisation and backup technologies in a collaborative technical team
Infrastructure Engineer - Inside IR35 - 6 Months - Remote - NPPV3 We are looking for an experienced Infrastructure Engineer with strong technical skills across Azure, Windows 11 Deployments as well as standard Windows technologies such as Active Directory, DNS, DHCP who is comfortable working both BAU and Project workstreams. There are a few main responsibilities, such as: Manage incident and request fulfilment tickets within SLA's Monitoring key health signs of infrastructure and responding to actual or predicted issues Support projects and new initiatives and participating in investigations & remediation of any vulnerabilities or Security breaches Implementation of infrastructure design and build best practices. There is minimum level of technical expertise required: MUST have NPPV3 Experienced 3rd line Infrastructure Technical Specialist with strong Windows 11 Deployments Dual experience with traditional Infrastructure BAU support in an ITIL environment and with Azure IAAS, PAAS, DevOps and Infrastructure as code Microsoft Windows technologies, Including installation, Active Directory, WDS, DNS, DHCP, DFSR, Group Policy Virtualisation, VMWARE and Vsphere IT and Cyber Security measures (e.g. firewalls, antivirus, security patching, IDP/IDS) SAN Technologies (Storage configuration & provision, Fibre Channel connectivity & zoning
03/10/2025
Full time
Infrastructure Engineer - Inside IR35 - 6 Months - Remote - NPPV3 We are looking for an experienced Infrastructure Engineer with strong technical skills across Azure, Windows 11 Deployments as well as standard Windows technologies such as Active Directory, DNS, DHCP who is comfortable working both BAU and Project workstreams. There are a few main responsibilities, such as: Manage incident and request fulfilment tickets within SLA's Monitoring key health signs of infrastructure and responding to actual or predicted issues Support projects and new initiatives and participating in investigations & remediation of any vulnerabilities or Security breaches Implementation of infrastructure design and build best practices. There is minimum level of technical expertise required: MUST have NPPV3 Experienced 3rd line Infrastructure Technical Specialist with strong Windows 11 Deployments Dual experience with traditional Infrastructure BAU support in an ITIL environment and with Azure IAAS, PAAS, DevOps and Infrastructure as code Microsoft Windows technologies, Including installation, Active Directory, WDS, DNS, DHCP, DFSR, Group Policy Virtualisation, VMWARE and Vsphere IT and Cyber Security measures (e.g. firewalls, antivirus, security patching, IDP/IDS) SAN Technologies (Storage configuration & provision, Fibre Channel connectivity & zoning
Superb Hampshire based client have an urgent, long-term, Inside IR35, hybrid Remote/Onsite role for an experienced Full Stack Java Engineer to join their Core Payments Backend team . You'll play a key role in the modernization of mission-critical payment applications , focusing on observability, scalability, resiliency, and speed of delivery -all without compromising quality. Must be able to work onsite 2/3 days per week in Hampshire If you have experience with: Proven Full Stack Engineering experience, ideally in payments or financial services . Strong background in Java, Spring, Hibernate . Hands-on experience with Linux, VMware, OpenShift, AWS . Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins, GitHub Actions, Chef, Ansible, Nexus). Experience with databases (Postgres or similar). Familiarity with automated testing tools (JUnit, Cucumber, JMeter or similar). Understanding of caching technologies . Experience with Kafka or other streaming technologies . Please get in touch. Full details on request
03/10/2025
Contractor
Superb Hampshire based client have an urgent, long-term, Inside IR35, hybrid Remote/Onsite role for an experienced Full Stack Java Engineer to join their Core Payments Backend team . You'll play a key role in the modernization of mission-critical payment applications , focusing on observability, scalability, resiliency, and speed of delivery -all without compromising quality. Must be able to work onsite 2/3 days per week in Hampshire If you have experience with: Proven Full Stack Engineering experience, ideally in payments or financial services . Strong background in Java, Spring, Hibernate . Hands-on experience with Linux, VMware, OpenShift, AWS . Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins, GitHub Actions, Chef, Ansible, Nexus). Experience with databases (Postgres or similar). Familiarity with automated testing tools (JUnit, Cucumber, JMeter or similar). Understanding of caching technologies . Experience with Kafka or other streaming technologies . Please get in touch. Full details on request
Network Engineer Initial 6-month Rolling Contract Role Hybrid Working in Chester £450- £550 per day, Inside IR35 ECS Resource group are currently working with a World's Leading Technology Organisation who are looking for a Network Engineer to support and enhance their EMEA network infrastructure, with a strong focus on web Proxy technologies. Please note: candidates without Proxy experience can be considered for this role, but you need to be based within a commutable distance from Chester. As a Network Engineer, you will be responsible for: Assist in the configuration and management of Proxy systems, access policies, and routing rules Supporting the implementation and configuration of Access Policies, routing and management of Web Proxies Support incident response and planned changes in a complex, multi-layered network Collaborate with senior engineers and architecture teams to deliver stable, secure, and scalable services Please note, the below requirements are essential and candidates without this will not be considered: 5+ years working as a Network Engineer Hands-on experience supporting or configuring Proxy Platforms eg McAfee, Sky high, Blue Coat etc. Knowledge of load balancing technologies such as a F5, VMWare Next Gen Load etc. Prior experience supporting network changes and troubleshooting connectivity issues Financial services experience (desirable) Further Information Available upon Application. ECS Recruitment Group Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
01/10/2025
Contractor
Network Engineer Initial 6-month Rolling Contract Role Hybrid Working in Chester £450- £550 per day, Inside IR35 ECS Resource group are currently working with a World's Leading Technology Organisation who are looking for a Network Engineer to support and enhance their EMEA network infrastructure, with a strong focus on web Proxy technologies. Please note: candidates without Proxy experience can be considered for this role, but you need to be based within a commutable distance from Chester. As a Network Engineer, you will be responsible for: Assist in the configuration and management of Proxy systems, access policies, and routing rules Supporting the implementation and configuration of Access Policies, routing and management of Web Proxies Support incident response and planned changes in a complex, multi-layered network Collaborate with senior engineers and architecture teams to deliver stable, secure, and scalable services Please note, the below requirements are essential and candidates without this will not be considered: 5+ years working as a Network Engineer Hands-on experience supporting or configuring Proxy Platforms eg McAfee, Sky high, Blue Coat etc. Knowledge of load balancing technologies such as a F5, VMWare Next Gen Load etc. Prior experience supporting network changes and troubleshooting connectivity issues Financial services experience (desirable) Further Information Available upon Application. ECS Recruitment Group Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
LA International Computer Consultants Ltd
Wokingham, Berkshire
Our client is looking for a Principal Site Reliability Engineers to join their team on a initial three month contract with good scope for extension. They require candidates to be able to go to site in Wokingham twice a week and rest remote. This role is Inside IR35 and requires an active SC clearance. Role Description: Collaborate with Agile teams to automate deployment, monitoring, and infrastructure management. Ensure platform and business application reliability and performance against strict SLAs and KPIs. Implement and maintain cloud-native observability stacks (Prometheus, Grafana, Loki, Tempo). Develop and maintain Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using tools like Kustomize or Helm. Manage CI/CD pipelines using Tekton and ArgoCD. Support and troubleshoot OpenShift Operators (ServiceMesh, ODF, ACS, ACM, AMQ). Conduct security reviews and implement controls aligned with national infrastructure standards. Mentor junior engineers and promote SRE best practices. Collaborate with vendors and IT teams for incident resolution and platform improvements. Required Skills: Strong communication skills (written and verbal). Experience in remote team collaboration. Deep expertise in OpenShift/Kubernetes and RedHat Linux. Proficiency in Scripting (Bash, Python) and templating (Helm, Kustomize). Experience with CI/CD automation and IaC strategies. Security-first mindset with experience in regulated environments. Experience with VMware vSphere virtualization Due to the nature and urgency of this post, candidates holding or who have held high level security clearance in the past are most welcome to apply. Please note successful applicants will be required to be security cleared prior to appointment which can take up to a minimum 10 weeks. LA International is a HMG approved ICT Recruitment and Project Solutions Consultancy, operating globally from the largest single site in the UK as an IT Consultancy or as an Employment Business & Agency depending upon the precise nature of the work, for security cleared jobs or non-clearance vacancies, LA International welcome applications from all sections of the community and from people with diverse experience and backgrounds. Award Winning LA International, winner of the Recruiter Awards for Excellence, Best IT Recruitment Company, Best Public Sector Recruitment Company and overall Gold Award winner, has now secured the most prestigious business award that any business can receive, The Queens Award for Enterprise: International Trade, for the second consecutive period.
01/10/2025
Contractor
Our client is looking for a Principal Site Reliability Engineers to join their team on a initial three month contract with good scope for extension. They require candidates to be able to go to site in Wokingham twice a week and rest remote. This role is Inside IR35 and requires an active SC clearance. Role Description: Collaborate with Agile teams to automate deployment, monitoring, and infrastructure management. Ensure platform and business application reliability and performance against strict SLAs and KPIs. Implement and maintain cloud-native observability stacks (Prometheus, Grafana, Loki, Tempo). Develop and maintain Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using tools like Kustomize or Helm. Manage CI/CD pipelines using Tekton and ArgoCD. Support and troubleshoot OpenShift Operators (ServiceMesh, ODF, ACS, ACM, AMQ). Conduct security reviews and implement controls aligned with national infrastructure standards. Mentor junior engineers and promote SRE best practices. Collaborate with vendors and IT teams for incident resolution and platform improvements. Required Skills: Strong communication skills (written and verbal). Experience in remote team collaboration. Deep expertise in OpenShift/Kubernetes and RedHat Linux. Proficiency in Scripting (Bash, Python) and templating (Helm, Kustomize). Experience with CI/CD automation and IaC strategies. Security-first mindset with experience in regulated environments. Experience with VMware vSphere virtualization Due to the nature and urgency of this post, candidates holding or who have held high level security clearance in the past are most welcome to apply. Please note successful applicants will be required to be security cleared prior to appointment which can take up to a minimum 10 weeks. LA International is a HMG approved ICT Recruitment and Project Solutions Consultancy, operating globally from the largest single site in the UK as an IT Consultancy or as an Employment Business & Agency depending upon the precise nature of the work, for security cleared jobs or non-clearance vacancies, LA International welcome applications from all sections of the community and from people with diverse experience and backgrounds. Award Winning LA International, winner of the Recruiter Awards for Excellence, Best IT Recruitment Company, Best Public Sector Recruitment Company and overall Gold Award winner, has now secured the most prestigious business award that any business can receive, The Queens Award for Enterprise: International Trade, for the second consecutive period.
LA International Computer Consultants Ltd
Wokingham, Berkshire
Our client is looking for a number of hands on Site Reliability Engineers to join their team on a initial three month contract with good scope for extension. They require candidates to be able to go to site in Wokingham twice a week and rest remote. This role is Inside IR35 and needs active SC clearance. Role Description: Collaborate with Agile teams to automate deployment, monitoring, and infrastructure management. Ensure platform and business application reliability and performance against strict SLAs and KPIs. Implement and maintain cloud-native observability stacks (Prometheus, Grafana, Loki, Tempo). Develop and maintain Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using tools like Kustomize or Helm. Manage CI/CD pipelines using Tekton and ArgoCD. Support and troubleshoot OpenShift Operators (ServiceMesh, ODF, ACS, ACM, AMQ). Conduct security reviews and implement controls aligned with national infrastructure standards. Mentor junior engineers and promote SRE best practices. Collaborate with vendors and IT teams for incident resolution and platform improvements. Required Skills: Strong communication skills (written and verbal). Experience in remote team collaboration. Deep expertise in OpenShift/Kubernetes and RedHat Linux. Proficiency in Scripting (Bash, Python) and templating (Helm, Kustomize). Experience with CI/CD automation and IaC strategies. Security-first mindset with experience in regulated environments. Experience with VMware vSphere virtualization? Due to the nature and urgency of this post, candidates holding or who have held high level security clearance in the past are most welcome to apply. Please note successful applicants will be required to be security cleared prior to appointment which can take up to a minimum 10 weeks. LA International is a HMG approved ICT Recruitment and Project Solutions Consultancy, operating globally from the largest single site in the UK as an IT Consultancy or as an Employment Business & Agency depending upon the precise nature of the work, for security cleared jobs or non-clearance vacancies, LA International welcome applications from all sections of the community and from people with diverse experience and backgrounds. Award Winning LA International, winner of the Recruiter Awards for Excellence, Best IT Recruitment Company, Best Public Sector Recruitment Company and overall Gold Award winner, has now secured the most prestigious business award that any business can receive, The Queens Award for Enterprise: International Trade, for the second consecutive period.
01/10/2025
Contractor
Our client is looking for a number of hands on Site Reliability Engineers to join their team on a initial three month contract with good scope for extension. They require candidates to be able to go to site in Wokingham twice a week and rest remote. This role is Inside IR35 and needs active SC clearance. Role Description: Collaborate with Agile teams to automate deployment, monitoring, and infrastructure management. Ensure platform and business application reliability and performance against strict SLAs and KPIs. Implement and maintain cloud-native observability stacks (Prometheus, Grafana, Loki, Tempo). Develop and maintain Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using tools like Kustomize or Helm. Manage CI/CD pipelines using Tekton and ArgoCD. Support and troubleshoot OpenShift Operators (ServiceMesh, ODF, ACS, ACM, AMQ). Conduct security reviews and implement controls aligned with national infrastructure standards. Mentor junior engineers and promote SRE best practices. Collaborate with vendors and IT teams for incident resolution and platform improvements. Required Skills: Strong communication skills (written and verbal). Experience in remote team collaboration. Deep expertise in OpenShift/Kubernetes and RedHat Linux. Proficiency in Scripting (Bash, Python) and templating (Helm, Kustomize). Experience with CI/CD automation and IaC strategies. Security-first mindset with experience in regulated environments. Experience with VMware vSphere virtualization? Due to the nature and urgency of this post, candidates holding or who have held high level security clearance in the past are most welcome to apply. Please note successful applicants will be required to be security cleared prior to appointment which can take up to a minimum 10 weeks. LA International is a HMG approved ICT Recruitment and Project Solutions Consultancy, operating globally from the largest single site in the UK as an IT Consultancy or as an Employment Business & Agency depending upon the precise nature of the work, for security cleared jobs or non-clearance vacancies, LA International welcome applications from all sections of the community and from people with diverse experience and backgrounds. Award Winning LA International, winner of the Recruiter Awards for Excellence, Best IT Recruitment Company, Best Public Sector Recruitment Company and overall Gold Award winner, has now secured the most prestigious business award that any business can receive, The Queens Award for Enterprise: International Trade, for the second consecutive period.
2nd Line Support Engineer (some 3rd Line Support experience preferred) - Coventry - hybrid working (3 days onsite, 2 days at home) - inside IR35 - 6 month initial contract with potential of going permanent in the long term. We are seeking a highly skilled 2nd Line Support Engineer to join our small but dynamic team of technology professionals. As a key member of the team, you will play a pivotal role in supporting our organisation's modernisation and migration to the cloud with Microsoft technologies. Your expertise will also be essential in delivering the best end-user computing solution for our organisation. Additionally, you will be responsible for maintaining our firewalls, servers, and network, as well as supporting their journey to the cloud. Experience: In order to excel in this role, we expect you to have experience and skills in the following areas: - Windows Servers (Apply online only)/Windows 10 - Office 365 - Active Directory Management - VMware - Experience with virtualisation, Microsoft Hyper-V and VMware vSphere. - Hyper V - SQL Server - Azure - PKI - SCCM - SCOM - INTUNE - Experience and knowledge of Checkpoint Firewalls If you are a highly motivated individual with a passion for technology and a desire to work with cutting-edge Microsoft technologies, we want to hear from you. Join our team and be part of our journey towards modernisation and digital transformation. Please note this is NOT a remote role. Candidates must be prepared to work on average 3 days per week at the Coventry site. Apply now and take your career to the next level! Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
01/09/2025
Contractor
2nd Line Support Engineer (some 3rd Line Support experience preferred) - Coventry - hybrid working (3 days onsite, 2 days at home) - inside IR35 - 6 month initial contract with potential of going permanent in the long term. We are seeking a highly skilled 2nd Line Support Engineer to join our small but dynamic team of technology professionals. As a key member of the team, you will play a pivotal role in supporting our organisation's modernisation and migration to the cloud with Microsoft technologies. Your expertise will also be essential in delivering the best end-user computing solution for our organisation. Additionally, you will be responsible for maintaining our firewalls, servers, and network, as well as supporting their journey to the cloud. Experience: In order to excel in this role, we expect you to have experience and skills in the following areas: - Windows Servers (Apply online only)/Windows 10 - Office 365 - Active Directory Management - VMware - Experience with virtualisation, Microsoft Hyper-V and VMware vSphere. - Hyper V - SQL Server - Azure - PKI - SCCM - SCOM - INTUNE - Experience and knowledge of Checkpoint Firewalls If you are a highly motivated individual with a passion for technology and a desire to work with cutting-edge Microsoft technologies, we want to hear from you. Join our team and be part of our journey towards modernisation and digital transformation. Please note this is NOT a remote role. Candidates must be prepared to work on average 3 days per week at the Coventry site. Apply now and take your career to the next level! Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
VMWare Engineer - VCF, VCP, PowerShell, SC Clearance Our Global Enterprise client is looking for a VMware Specialist Engineer to join the team who has strong VMware Cloud Foundation 5 skills and experience. Start Date: 15th Sep Duration: 118 days (initially) Pay Rate: £304 p/d (PLEASE NOTE: Employer NI is paid for by the client) Total Daily Earnings: £345 p/d (includes rolled up holiday) IR35 Status: Inside Location: Hybrid with some travel to the site NOTE: Active SC Clearance is highly desirable. Responsibilities: The candidate will lead in designing and deploying VMware solutions and develop further customisations of customers VCF deployments to maximise the use of the VCF9 features, including upgrades to VCF9. Technical Skills: The candidate must also be preparing for the VCF9 release certification - and the candidate must hold the VCP-VCF certification. VMware specialisations are also preferred, with vRealize Automation (Aria Automation) vRealize Operations (Aria Operations) skills being in demand. More general automation skills including PowerShell, Python, JavaScript will be beneficial in completing automation projects. Soft Skills: A strong desire to help others by sharing knowledge, peer reviewing, and contributing to technical and process standards Work well within a team, report issues and risks, take part in team meetings, share ideas and work towards improving our service. Excellent written & verbal communication with customers to understand and to influence. To apply for this Job title VMWare Engineer contract job, please click the button below and submit your latest CV. Curo Services endeavours to respond to all applications, however this may not always be possible during periods of high volume. Thank you for your patience. Curo Services is a trading name of Curo Resourcing Ltd and acts as an Employment Business for contract and temporary recruitment as well as an Employment Agency in relation to permanent vacancies.
28/08/2025
Contractor
VMWare Engineer - VCF, VCP, PowerShell, SC Clearance Our Global Enterprise client is looking for a VMware Specialist Engineer to join the team who has strong VMware Cloud Foundation 5 skills and experience. Start Date: 15th Sep Duration: 118 days (initially) Pay Rate: £304 p/d (PLEASE NOTE: Employer NI is paid for by the client) Total Daily Earnings: £345 p/d (includes rolled up holiday) IR35 Status: Inside Location: Hybrid with some travel to the site NOTE: Active SC Clearance is highly desirable. Responsibilities: The candidate will lead in designing and deploying VMware solutions and develop further customisations of customers VCF deployments to maximise the use of the VCF9 features, including upgrades to VCF9. Technical Skills: The candidate must also be preparing for the VCF9 release certification - and the candidate must hold the VCP-VCF certification. VMware specialisations are also preferred, with vRealize Automation (Aria Automation) vRealize Operations (Aria Operations) skills being in demand. More general automation skills including PowerShell, Python, JavaScript will be beneficial in completing automation projects. Soft Skills: A strong desire to help others by sharing knowledge, peer reviewing, and contributing to technical and process standards Work well within a team, report issues and risks, take part in team meetings, share ideas and work towards improving our service. Excellent written & verbal communication with customers to understand and to influence. To apply for this Job title VMWare Engineer contract job, please click the button below and submit your latest CV. Curo Services endeavours to respond to all applications, however this may not always be possible during periods of high volume. Thank you for your patience. Curo Services is a trading name of Curo Resourcing Ltd and acts as an Employment Business for contract and temporary recruitment as well as an Employment Agency in relation to permanent vacancies.
VMware Engineer - SC Cleared - 6 months - (Inside IR35) - London VMware Engineer required and be a specialist within the VMware environment where your focus would be upgrading the current VMWare estate and further down the line move VMware in Azure - Azure VMware Solution (AVS) Key technologies the VMware Engineer will have experience: You must be SC Cleared (Active but Lapsed Considered) VCF (VMware Cloud Formation) on VxRail 3.x/4.x VMware vSphere 6.7/7.x VMware NSX-V and NSX-T (inc. cross-vCentre and Federation) VMware vSAN vRealize - Life Cycle Manager, Log Insight, Operations Manager Microsoft AD/DNS Working knowledge of RHEL preferred Any experience utilising VMware in Azure (AVS) would be an advantage Must have hands on experience working as a VMware Engineer / VMware Consultant / VMware specialist Inside IR35 The ideal VMware Engineer will hold live SC Clearance (recently lapsed candidates considered), ideally being available to start immediately, however, my customer will wait 4-6 weeks for the right person. This VMware Engineer position requires a hybrid working on site in Central London. This VMware Engineerrole is inside of IR35 and so will require you to work with one of our umbrella partners To discuss this VMware Consultant opportunity in more detail, please APPLY NOW for a no obligation chat with your VIQU Consultant. Additionally, you can contact Connor Smal, by exploring the VIQU IT Recruitment website. To be the first to hear about other exciting opportunities, technology and recruitment news, please also follow us at 'VIQU IT Recruitment' on LinkedIn, and
19/08/2023
Full time
VMware Engineer - SC Cleared - 6 months - (Inside IR35) - London VMware Engineer required and be a specialist within the VMware environment where your focus would be upgrading the current VMWare estate and further down the line move VMware in Azure - Azure VMware Solution (AVS) Key technologies the VMware Engineer will have experience: You must be SC Cleared (Active but Lapsed Considered) VCF (VMware Cloud Formation) on VxRail 3.x/4.x VMware vSphere 6.7/7.x VMware NSX-V and NSX-T (inc. cross-vCentre and Federation) VMware vSAN vRealize - Life Cycle Manager, Log Insight, Operations Manager Microsoft AD/DNS Working knowledge of RHEL preferred Any experience utilising VMware in Azure (AVS) would be an advantage Must have hands on experience working as a VMware Engineer / VMware Consultant / VMware specialist Inside IR35 The ideal VMware Engineer will hold live SC Clearance (recently lapsed candidates considered), ideally being available to start immediately, however, my customer will wait 4-6 weeks for the right person. This VMware Engineer position requires a hybrid working on site in Central London. This VMware Engineerrole is inside of IR35 and so will require you to work with one of our umbrella partners To discuss this VMware Consultant opportunity in more detail, please APPLY NOW for a no obligation chat with your VIQU Consultant. Additionally, you can contact Connor Smal, by exploring the VIQU IT Recruitment website. To be the first to hear about other exciting opportunities, technology and recruitment news, please also follow us at 'VIQU IT Recruitment' on LinkedIn, and
Cisco ACI Engineer - Remote - Inside IR35 Prestigious London based client requires two Cisco ACI Engineers to support with re-design existing infrastructure. These roles are predominantly remote working with 1-2 days a week onsite. Inside IR35, PAYE/Umbrella. *Managing multiple integrated network topologies *Migrating to and from traditional and cloud native network architecture & solutions *Reporting metrics against forecast and actual *Ensuring processes and procedures are followed *Analysing data through troubleshooting and capacity planning Essential *CCIE or above in Routing & Switching, beneficial *Solid background supporting Cisco ACI Multisite/MSO, Multipod *Hands in experience with Cisco MSO/Multisite, Application Service Engine, Nexus Dashboard *Private cloud/cloud migration *Good knowledge of policies, contracts & best practise *VMware solutions architect in vSphere/ESX, VMware View, vCenter, Site Recovery Manager, running in enterprise environments *Clear approach to Network troubleshooting methods and extensive experience in evaluating Wireshark traces and TCP dumps. *Automation skills using Python, Ansible, Rundeck, Postman, Terraform *Proven background working on security network technologies including Firewall, Proxy, IPS, WAF, VPN *Experience in Network Migrations & Extensions *Advanced knowledge of F5 Big IP, Big IQ, LTM, GTM *Experience in migrations to AWS & Azure *DEV-Ops engineering background *Dynatrace diagnostics Click Apply now/contact Lianne to be considered for the Cisco ACI Engineer role
24/09/2022
Contractor
Cisco ACI Engineer - Remote - Inside IR35 Prestigious London based client requires two Cisco ACI Engineers to support with re-design existing infrastructure. These roles are predominantly remote working with 1-2 days a week onsite. Inside IR35, PAYE/Umbrella. *Managing multiple integrated network topologies *Migrating to and from traditional and cloud native network architecture & solutions *Reporting metrics against forecast and actual *Ensuring processes and procedures are followed *Analysing data through troubleshooting and capacity planning Essential *CCIE or above in Routing & Switching, beneficial *Solid background supporting Cisco ACI Multisite/MSO, Multipod *Hands in experience with Cisco MSO/Multisite, Application Service Engine, Nexus Dashboard *Private cloud/cloud migration *Good knowledge of policies, contracts & best practise *VMware solutions architect in vSphere/ESX, VMware View, vCenter, Site Recovery Manager, running in enterprise environments *Clear approach to Network troubleshooting methods and extensive experience in evaluating Wireshark traces and TCP dumps. *Automation skills using Python, Ansible, Rundeck, Postman, Terraform *Proven background working on security network technologies including Firewall, Proxy, IPS, WAF, VPN *Experience in Network Migrations & Extensions *Advanced knowledge of F5 Big IP, Big IQ, LTM, GTM *Experience in migrations to AWS & Azure *DEV-Ops engineering background *Dynatrace diagnostics Click Apply now/contact Lianne to be considered for the Cisco ACI Engineer role
Please note this position requires IR35 compliance (inside IR35) JOB SUMMARY: As Network SME you will have extensive experience supporting and designing LAN and WAN networks both on and offshore and have expertise in the migration of business services whilst maintaining business continuity. Previous experience of working in a project design and engineering role is a plus. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES Contribute to the solution design and migration of site's local and wide area networks. Take the charge in translating project requirements into standard or custom technical solutions in Wired and wireless LAN, wide area network, 3rd party connectivity, integration with cloud environment. Aid in the design, build and run of Cloud Networking and Security services such as edge and core Firewalls, proxies and load balancers, direct network connections with public cloud providers such as express route, direct connect, etc. Proactively seek opportunities to drive efficiency, automation, and cost reduction by automating manual and repetitive tasks, and actively document requirements for evolution of existing standard solutions, patterns, and features. Develop features and codified networking artefacts for platform improvements leveraging automation and infrastructure and network policies as code REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS CCIE certified Extensive experience working as a Network Engineer in large enterprise oil and gas setting within a global operations team Experienced in Automation System Security and Industrial Systems Security Experience in Process Control Networks, Process Integration Networks Expertise in cloud provider network and network security products Solid understanding of core network protocols and services (TCP/UDP/IP, DNS, NAT, DHCP), IPV6 a plus Ability to analyze network behavior, performance and application issues using standard tools at a packet level Cisco data center switching and routing using recent platforms ie, Nexus, ASR, CSR etc. Cisco and Aruba wireless technologies, 802.11 ac, ax knowledge a plus Aruba ClearPass Cisco ACI and SDN architecture including APIC Routing protocols including BGP, OSPF, GRE, IPSEC, VRF, MPLS etc. SDWAN products from Versa networks, Fortinet, or Juniper Firewall product knowledge, palo alto, Fortinet, Cisco FTD, ASAs Network function virtualization, MANO, KVM or VMware hypervisor, HCI platforms such as Cisco Hyperflex Knowledge in zScaler private access, and Internet access (ZPA, ZIA) Experience with Cellular networks LTE/4G, Zigbee, LoraWan, GeoSat/MeoSat technologies for use at industrial facilities (rigs, platforms, ships, refineries) Knowledge for the Purdue model and working knowledge of airgap architecture in traditional PCN/PIN topologies. Experience in defining network topologies via infrastructure as code using tools such as Terraform and Ansible. Experienced at installing and configuring network devices (Switches, Routers, Firewalls, etc.) Excellent communication and influencing skills. Ability to analyze complex technical issues and provide options to overcome challenges. Good working knowledge of ITIL principles/ITIL certification Hold CCNA, CCNP Network/Cloud certification
22/01/2022
Contractor
Please note this position requires IR35 compliance (inside IR35) JOB SUMMARY: As Network SME you will have extensive experience supporting and designing LAN and WAN networks both on and offshore and have expertise in the migration of business services whilst maintaining business continuity. Previous experience of working in a project design and engineering role is a plus. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES Contribute to the solution design and migration of site's local and wide area networks. Take the charge in translating project requirements into standard or custom technical solutions in Wired and wireless LAN, wide area network, 3rd party connectivity, integration with cloud environment. Aid in the design, build and run of Cloud Networking and Security services such as edge and core Firewalls, proxies and load balancers, direct network connections with public cloud providers such as express route, direct connect, etc. Proactively seek opportunities to drive efficiency, automation, and cost reduction by automating manual and repetitive tasks, and actively document requirements for evolution of existing standard solutions, patterns, and features. Develop features and codified networking artefacts for platform improvements leveraging automation and infrastructure and network policies as code REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS CCIE certified Extensive experience working as a Network Engineer in large enterprise oil and gas setting within a global operations team Experienced in Automation System Security and Industrial Systems Security Experience in Process Control Networks, Process Integration Networks Expertise in cloud provider network and network security products Solid understanding of core network protocols and services (TCP/UDP/IP, DNS, NAT, DHCP), IPV6 a plus Ability to analyze network behavior, performance and application issues using standard tools at a packet level Cisco data center switching and routing using recent platforms ie, Nexus, ASR, CSR etc. Cisco and Aruba wireless technologies, 802.11 ac, ax knowledge a plus Aruba ClearPass Cisco ACI and SDN architecture including APIC Routing protocols including BGP, OSPF, GRE, IPSEC, VRF, MPLS etc. SDWAN products from Versa networks, Fortinet, or Juniper Firewall product knowledge, palo alto, Fortinet, Cisco FTD, ASAs Network function virtualization, MANO, KVM or VMware hypervisor, HCI platforms such as Cisco Hyperflex Knowledge in zScaler private access, and Internet access (ZPA, ZIA) Experience with Cellular networks LTE/4G, Zigbee, LoraWan, GeoSat/MeoSat technologies for use at industrial facilities (rigs, platforms, ships, refineries) Knowledge for the Purdue model and working knowledge of airgap architecture in traditional PCN/PIN topologies. Experience in defining network topologies via infrastructure as code using tools such as Terraform and Ansible. Experienced at installing and configuring network devices (Switches, Routers, Firewalls, etc.) Excellent communication and influencing skills. Ability to analyze complex technical issues and provide options to overcome challenges. Good working knowledge of ITIL principles/ITIL certification Hold CCNA, CCNP Network/Cloud certification