Context Recruitment Limited

Security Solutions Architect Must be eligible for SC Clearance. Remote based opportunity. Paying between £90,000-100,000, depending on experience. We are working with a leading UK provider of managed IT, cloud, connectivity and cyber security services to recruit an experienced Security Solutions Architect. This is a senior technical role offering the opportunity to influence the design and development of security solutions and managed services across a large and established technology environment. The Role As a Security Solutions Architect, you will act as a technical authority for security architecture, translating customer, business and regulatory requirements into secure, scalable and commercially viable solutions. You'll work across cyber security, cloud, networking, infrastructure and identity, collaborating closely with Product, Engineering, Security, Delivery and Operations teams. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who wants to remain technically close to security while having the seniority to shape architecture, challenge designs and influence technical direction. You'll also play an important part in developing reusable security solutions, technical standards and future security roadmaps. Key responsibilities: Designing and assuring security solutions across cloud, networks, infrastructure, identity and managed security services. Producing high-level designs, reference architectures, security patterns and technical roadmaps. Acting as a technical design authority and providing architectural guidance. Leading security architecture and technical design reviews. Identifying security risks, control gaps and architectural dependencies. Supporting the development of new and existing managed security products and services. Ensuring solutions are secure, resilient, scalable and operationally supportable. Working with Engineering and Operations teams to successfully transition solutions into service. Supporting customer workshops, technical reviews, bids and pre-sales activities. Providing technical guidance and mentoring to engineers and other technical colleagues. Experience required: We are looking for an experienced security professional with a background in Security Architecture, Security Engineering or senior Security Consultancy. Experience across several of the following would be particularly relevant: Security architecture within an MSP, MSSP, telecommunications, cloud, systems integrator or complex enterprise environment. Cloud security across Azure and/or AWS. Identity security, Zero Trust and Privileged Access Management. Network, endpoint and infrastructure security. SOC, SIEM, SOAR, EDR, NDR or XDR technologies. Vulnerability management and security monitoring. Threat modelling, risk assessment and security governance. DevSecOps, Infrastructure as Code or security automation. Designing secure, resilient and auditable services. Security frameworks including ISO 27001, NIST, CIS Controls, Cyber Essentials Plus and NCSC guidance. Relevant certifications such as CISSP, CCSP, CISM, Microsoft Security, AWS Security or TOGAF are desirable, although strong practical experience will be considered equally. Must be eligible for SC Clearance. Remote based opportunity. Paying between £90,000-100,000, depending on experience.

Lead Business Analyst Location: Hybrid, London Type: Permanent Paying between £75,000- £85,000, depending on experience. A leading Construction Engineering firm are looking for an experienced Lead Business Analyst to support a portfolio of business and technology transformation programmes. This is an excellent opportunity to lead analysis activities across digital transformation, enterprise systems, AI, cyber security and business change initiatives. Working closely with business stakeholders, project teams and technology specialists, you will ensure business requirements are clearly understood and translated into solutions that deliver real business value. Key Responsibilities Lead business analysis activities across multiple projects and programmes. Gather, analyse and document business requirements. Facilitate workshops and engage stakeholders at all levels. Identify opportunities to improve, standardise and automate business processes. Support the delivery of digital transformation and technology change initiatives. Work with technical teams to define and evaluate solution options. Support testing, business readiness and user adoption activities. Provide guidance and best practice to Business Analysts across the organisation. Required Experience Extensive Business Analysis experience within IT, transformation or change environments. Proven experience delivering requirements and process improvements for complex projects. Strong stakeholder management, communication and facilitation skills. Experience with enterprise systems such as ERP, HR, Finance or Service Management platforms. Strong business process mapping and improvement capabilities. Experience supporting digital, infrastructure, cyber security or business change programmes. Knowledge of AI, automation or process optimisation initiatives would be advantageous. Ability to translate technical concepts into clear business language. Qualifications Essential BCS, IIBA or equivalent Business Analysis qualification. Lean Six Sigma qualification. Desirable Agile Business Analyst, AgilePM, Scrum or SAFe certification. PRINCE2 qualification. Change Management certification. Location: Hybrid, London (4 days per week onsite initially, dropping to 2 once passed probation) Must be eligible to work in the UK. Paying between £75,000- £85,000, depending on experience.

Senior VMWare Technical Architect Paying between £85,000-95,000, depending on experience Remote based - UK An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced VMware Architect or Senior VMware Architect to play a key role in shaping the future of a large-scale private cloud and managed services environment. This is a strategic architecture position focused on designing and governing VMware Cloud Foundation-based platforms, helping define the future direction of private cloud, automation, Kubernetes and cloud-native services. You'll work closely with engineering, operations and product teams to create secure, scalable and highly available solutions that support enterprise customers and managed service offerings. This role would suit an experienced architect with strong VMware expertise who enjoys influencing technology strategy, defining architecture standards and guiding the implementation of complex cloud platforms. Key responsibilities: Defining target architectures, technical standards and reference designs. Designing VMware Cloud Foundation environments incorporating vSphere, vSAN, NSX and associated technologies. Shaping multi-tenant private cloud platforms and managed service architectures. Providing technical governance, design authority and architectural assurance. Supporting modern platform capabilities including Kubernetes, automation and self-service provisioning. Working closely with engineering teams to ensure architectural designs are delivered successfully. Contributing to technology roadmaps, service evolution and platform strategy. Leading technical workshops, design reviews and stakeholder discussions. Experience required: We're looking for an experienced architect with a strong background in VMware and private cloud technologies, coupled with an appreciation for modern platform engineering practices. You'll have experience with: VMware Cloud Foundation, vSphere, vSAN and NSX. Enterprise or managed service architecture. Private cloud and multi-tenant platform design. Kubernetes and cloud-native technologies. Infrastructure as Code, automation and DevOps practices. Security architecture, governance and technical assurance. Producing high-quality architectural documentation, standards and roadmaps. Working with a broad range of technical and business stakeholders. Experience within an MSP, service provider or large enterprise environment would be beneficial. Remote based - UK Paying between £85,000-95,000, depending on experience Must be eligible to work in the UK.

Senior VMWare Platform Engineer Remote based Paying between 70,000-80,000, depending on experience. We're recruiting for a Senior VMWare Platform Engineer to join a growing Platform Engineering team within a leading Managed Services Provider focused on VMware Cloud Foundation, private cloud, Kubernetes and automation technologies. This is a hands-on senior engineering role where you'll help design, build and enhance enterprise cloud platforms, improve automation capabilities and provide technical leadership across complex infrastructure and managed service environments. Key Responsibilities Design, build and support VMware-based cloud and managed service platforms. Deliver complex engineering projects across virtualisation, infrastructure and Kubernetes environments. Develop Infrastructure as Code, automation and CI/CD capabilities. Drive improvements in standardisation, operational efficiency and service reliability. Mentor engineers and act as a technical escalation point. Produce technical documentation, runbooks and operational standards. Work closely with Architecture, Operations and Delivery teams to deliver high-quality solutions. Skills & Experience Required Strong VMware infrastructure experience. Hands-on Kubernetes administration and platform engineering experience. Infrastructure as Code skills, ideally Terraform and Kubernetes manifests. Experience with automation, scripting and DevSecOps methodologies. Knowledge of GitHub, GitLab and CI/CD pipelines. Strong troubleshooting, documentation and stakeholder engagement skills. Desirable Experience VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF) vSphere, ESXi, vCenter, NSX and vSAN VMware Cloud Director Multi-tenant private cloud environments Linux administration Monitoring, observability and resilience engineering Remote based Paying between 70,000-80,000, depending on experience. Must be eligible to work in the UK.

Data Protection Officer - Contract London - 3 days per week onsite £550 per day - Inside IR35 3-month initial contract We are working with a well-established public facing organisation are looking for an experienced Data Protection Officer to join them on an initial 3-month contract. Reporting into the Head of Corporate Compliance & Assurance, you will take the lead on data protection, GDPR and privacy compliance across the business, providing expert advice and guidance to senior stakeholders and ensuring robust governance and risk controls are in place. This is a hands-on role requiring someone who can operate at both strategic and operational level, managing the organisation's Data Protection Framework while supporting the wider Information Security and Compliance function. Key responsibilities: Lead and oversee the organisation's Data Protection and Privacy framework Provide expert advice on GDPR, data protection legislation and Privacy by Design Advise senior leadership on their responsibilities as a Data Controller and/or Processor Monitor compliance with Data Protection and Data Retention policies, standards and procedures Manage and oversee data protection incidents, breaches, complaints, Subject Access Requests and Rights of Access requests Lead Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIAs) for projects and privacy-sensitive activity Maintain and support Registers of Processing Activities (ROPA) Act as the key point of contact for Data Protection Authorities and regulatory matters Provide guidance on data protection risks and appropriate mitigation controls Conduct and oversee third-party data protection due diligence and support supplier contract negotiations Maintain and develop the Data Protection Framework in alignment with GDPR and ISO 27001 Work closely with Information Security colleagues to ensure appropriate privacy controls are incorporated across systems, applications and infrastructure Monitor upcoming changes to privacy legislation and advise the business on their potential impact Provide regular reporting around Data Protection and Data Retention compliance Requirements: Strong experience operating within a Data Protection Officer, Privacy or senior Data Protection position Ideally 5+ years' experience working across privacy and data protection Expert knowledge of UK GDPR, Data Protection legislation and Privacy by Design Strong experience managing DPIAs, ROPAs, SARs, data breaches and regulatory compliance BCS Data Protection, CIPP/E or equivalent professional qualification Strong knowledge of Information Security Management Systems and ISO 27001 Experience developing and maintaining data protection policies, standards and governance frameworks Comfortable advising and influencing senior stakeholders and management teams Experience managing third-party supplier risk and data protection due diligence