Your new company A large UK public sector organisation responsible for delivering essential national services and supporting critical government operations. The organisation oversees a wide range of public-facing and internal functions, working across multiple departments to ensure effective service delivery, policy implementation, and operational support. Your new role Design, develop, and maintain SailPoint connectors, workflows, rules, and APIs for automated provisioning and de-provisioning. Lead configuration, integration, and deployment of SailPoint IdentityIQ or Identity Security Cloud solutions. Integrate SailPoint with systems such as Active Directory, Entra ID, HR systems, AWS, ServiceNow, LDAP directories, and cloud applications. Implement IAM governance functions including RBAC, access reviews, certification campaigns, and lifecycle policy enforcement. Develop custom rules, scripts, and extensions using Java, BeanShell, XML, and REST/SOAP APIs. Troubleshoot issues related to provisioning, connectors, access control, and integration failures. Build automation to support onboarding/offboarding, role assignment, and identity lifecycle events. Collaborate with InfoSec, DevOps, and Compliance teams to strengthen governance, audit readiness, and least-privilege access standards. Ensure solutions adhere to enterprise security, scalability, availability, and performance requirements. Support production operations, including incident response, triage, and continuous improvement. What you'll need to succeed Hands-on engineering experience with SailPoint Deep understanding of IAM principles: RBAC, least privilege, access certification, governance workflows. Integration experience with identity data sources: Active Directory, LDAP, HRIS, AWS, ServiceNow, databases. Strong troubleshooting skills across provisioning, connector issues, and identity lifecycle processes. What you'll get in return You will be offered a long-term (6 months) contract working in the city centre for a public sector organisation, offering hybrid working and a competitive day rate. What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk
Mar 13, 2026
Contractor
Your new company A large UK public sector organisation responsible for delivering essential national services and supporting critical government operations. The organisation oversees a wide range of public-facing and internal functions, working across multiple departments to ensure effective service delivery, policy implementation, and operational support. Your new role Design, develop, and maintain SailPoint connectors, workflows, rules, and APIs for automated provisioning and de-provisioning. Lead configuration, integration, and deployment of SailPoint IdentityIQ or Identity Security Cloud solutions. Integrate SailPoint with systems such as Active Directory, Entra ID, HR systems, AWS, ServiceNow, LDAP directories, and cloud applications. Implement IAM governance functions including RBAC, access reviews, certification campaigns, and lifecycle policy enforcement. Develop custom rules, scripts, and extensions using Java, BeanShell, XML, and REST/SOAP APIs. Troubleshoot issues related to provisioning, connectors, access control, and integration failures. Build automation to support onboarding/offboarding, role assignment, and identity lifecycle events. Collaborate with InfoSec, DevOps, and Compliance teams to strengthen governance, audit readiness, and least-privilege access standards. Ensure solutions adhere to enterprise security, scalability, availability, and performance requirements. Support production operations, including incident response, triage, and continuous improvement. What you'll need to succeed Hands-on engineering experience with SailPoint Deep understanding of IAM principles: RBAC, least privilege, access certification, governance workflows. Integration experience with identity data sources: Active Directory, LDAP, HRIS, AWS, ServiceNow, databases. Strong troubleshooting skills across provisioning, connector issues, and identity lifecycle processes. What you'll get in return You will be offered a long-term (6 months) contract working in the city centre for a public sector organisation, offering hybrid working and a competitive day rate. What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk
Keystone Environmental is an Origin Enterprises business, forming part of the Environmental division. At Origin Enterprises, we are dedicated to championing sustainable land use, and our Environmental teams support a diverse range of clients and projects-from land management and development to restoration and conservation. Joining us means becoming part of a collaborative, purpose driven community where this collective expertise enables us to deliver high quality, fully integrated solutions and contribute to meaningful environmental outcomes across the UK and Ireland. About Keystone As a growing ecological and arboricultural consultancy and contracting business, we are an SME with a practical, intelligent and pioneering approach to advising our clients. We blend traditional ecological services with innovation, hands on habitat creation, restoration and compliance solutions. With over 24 years' experience, we have established a reputation as one of the few end to end service providers in the UK. Since 2022, we have proudly operated as an Origin Enterprises company, an international agronomy brand whose primary focus is sustainable land use through integrated innovative solutions. Our Origin connection provides our clients and employees with the benefits and opportunities associated with being part of a global leader in sustainability, including wider geographic reach and service offering, including investment in research and development. At Keystone we pride ourselves on a professional family feel that attracts clients and employees alike. We share Origin's values, People, Community, Partnerships, Integrity, and Innovation, which are reflected in all that we do and lie at the very core of our business. We operate across a comprehensive range of sectors for public and private sector clients including supporting a number of the UK's largest Nationally Significant Infrastructure Projects. Having established a first class reputation for habitat creation, restoration, and mitigation, we specialise in conservation driven projects that focus on nature restoration and Biodiversity Net Gain at scale. The Habitats Team Keystone's expertise covers all aspects of ecological consultancy, yet it is the specialist engineering knowledge of our Habitats team that enables the design and delivery of first class mitigation schemes across the UK. We are renowned for our sensitive approach to protected habitats and species, a modern range of equipment and a resourceful approach to deployment in complex and challenging situations. We are a close knit team of 18, led by Head of Habitats Josh Willis, who together deliver optimal outcomes for our clients, for people and for nature. Our capabilities include habitat clearance, creation, restoration, and management solutions that deliver maximum conservation gain while minimising ecological disturbance. The Role The Contracts Manager is a strategic new appointment, responsible for developing and leading a Midlands delivery team, supported by the wider business. The role presents considerable opportunity for growth as this regional hub emerges. We seek a highly organised and personable team player, with a 'can do' approach and strong attention to detail. As a proactive and driven individual, you will be primarily responsible for actively procuring, organising and delivering a range of land management schemes, whilst adhering to Keystone's quality assurance standards and risk management procedures. A genuine alignment with Keystone's vision and values, and a demonstrable willingness to contribute to the successful growth of the Habitats team, is essential. The ideal candidate will be able to embrace the challenge of delivering existing works, whilst growing our client base in the Midlands. We are looking to grow the regional presence and build on Keystone's existing foundation as a leading ecological contractor. You will therefore need to strategically balance sourcing new opportunities with practical delivery of projects, including but not limited to: prospective client networking, client liaison, project management, budgeting, and practical implementation. Through close coordination with the existing team, you will be responsible for logistics, project planning and resourcing. You will lead on quoting and tendering for local works, whilst also supporting the wider Keystone Habitats team in bidding for more complex tenders and opportunities. You will also actively seek joint venture opportunities within the wider Origin Enterprises Group. You will have the support of our Habitats Administrator, yet be self sufficient in administrative duties associated with efficient project management. Keystone's ability to offer end to end solutions, facilitated by our in house consultancy offering, is our real strength. The successful candidate will work closely with our Head of Ecology and Head of Arboriculture to ensure that our schemes are delivered with a focus on protected species and their associated habitats, and in compliance with relevant legislation. Our long term aim is to offer a competitive nationwide ecological contracting & habitat management service, integrated with our existing ecological consultancy and arboriculture, offering servicing a range of clients and sectors. Primary Responsibilities Seek and recruit new team members with the support of Origin's HR team; Line management and professional development of junior staff; Contribute to wider business strategy; Procurement of works including quoting and tendering of large scale projects; Financial control including budget management & delivery of revenue targets; Client liaison, project management & administration; Help to secure repeat and referral work through nurturing of new & existing clients; Maximise opportunities to win new work from prospective clients including scheduling introductory meetings. Ideally you will have the following skills and experience. However, this is an exciting and dynamic role with scope for refinement of responsibilities depending on the strengths of the successful candidate. If you don't meet all requirements but believe you could thrive in this role, please consider applying or get in touch for an informal chat. Core Requirements Relevant industry experience. This could be in ecological contracting or practical land management, including but not limited to habitat creation and restoration, conservation, forestry and arboriculture; Exceptional communication skills, evidenced via a track record of client, subcontractor and supplier communication and management; Experience in organising and managing a team of operatives and associated vehicles and plant on projects; Ability to identify risks and opportunities, avoiding/minimising the former and capitalising on the latter; A proven aptitude for understanding clients' requirements and delivering these on time and within budget, without compromising industry standards; Demonstrable commercial acumen, both in profitable project delivery and in seeking future opportunities; Ability to balance and manage priorities, and maintain good working relationships with clients and colleagues whilst working under pressure; Solutions led and having an inherent ability to problem solve under pressure and in a range of environments; Quoting, tendering and project delivery experience; Experience in line managing and mentoring junior team members to achieve their full potential; Experience in writing site specific risk assessments and method statements for jobs covering a range of sectors; Related qualifications or professional accreditations are preferred but not essential - SSSTS/SMSTS; CSCS or similar industry equivalent; Driving licence (clean) is essential, and towing experience would be advantageous. Our Location This is an exciting new role, offering the flexibility to initially work from home whilst supporting the delivery of existing projects. With the support of the wider Keystone and Origin Enterprises network, we are committed to building a strong regional client base in the Midlands. We will establish a locally based team and associated resources, with a clear ambition to create a dedicated Midlands delivery hub for the Keystone Habitats team. Ideally candidates would be situated within the Birmingham, Coventry, Tamworth area within commuting distance of existing site commitments ranging from Southam to Lichfield. The successful candidate and new hub will have full support of our existing Head Office team based in Gloucestershire. There is a requirement to both visit and liaise closely with the team on a regular basis during the initial months. Ideally applicants would be placed within the Birmingham, Coventry, Tamworth area. We offer a friendly, supportive, and welcoming work environment within our Head Office, situated in an idyllic rural setting just outside Tetbury. Our Habitats team operate out of our separate agricultural location locally, housing a range of specialist low impact machinery, which is regularly deployed nationwide, along with a comprehensive workshop area. At Keystone we strive to provide the kind of support that helps you find a work life balance that enables you to fulfil your potential and grow with us. We offer a comprehensive industry leading benefits package, which is regularly reviewed, and currently includes: What's in it for you? • A supportive, experienced and friendly team • Competitive salary - £40K+ depending on experience . click apply for full job details
Mar 12, 2026
Full time
Keystone Environmental is an Origin Enterprises business, forming part of the Environmental division. At Origin Enterprises, we are dedicated to championing sustainable land use, and our Environmental teams support a diverse range of clients and projects-from land management and development to restoration and conservation. Joining us means becoming part of a collaborative, purpose driven community where this collective expertise enables us to deliver high quality, fully integrated solutions and contribute to meaningful environmental outcomes across the UK and Ireland. About Keystone As a growing ecological and arboricultural consultancy and contracting business, we are an SME with a practical, intelligent and pioneering approach to advising our clients. We blend traditional ecological services with innovation, hands on habitat creation, restoration and compliance solutions. With over 24 years' experience, we have established a reputation as one of the few end to end service providers in the UK. Since 2022, we have proudly operated as an Origin Enterprises company, an international agronomy brand whose primary focus is sustainable land use through integrated innovative solutions. Our Origin connection provides our clients and employees with the benefits and opportunities associated with being part of a global leader in sustainability, including wider geographic reach and service offering, including investment in research and development. At Keystone we pride ourselves on a professional family feel that attracts clients and employees alike. We share Origin's values, People, Community, Partnerships, Integrity, and Innovation, which are reflected in all that we do and lie at the very core of our business. We operate across a comprehensive range of sectors for public and private sector clients including supporting a number of the UK's largest Nationally Significant Infrastructure Projects. Having established a first class reputation for habitat creation, restoration, and mitigation, we specialise in conservation driven projects that focus on nature restoration and Biodiversity Net Gain at scale. The Habitats Team Keystone's expertise covers all aspects of ecological consultancy, yet it is the specialist engineering knowledge of our Habitats team that enables the design and delivery of first class mitigation schemes across the UK. We are renowned for our sensitive approach to protected habitats and species, a modern range of equipment and a resourceful approach to deployment in complex and challenging situations. We are a close knit team of 18, led by Head of Habitats Josh Willis, who together deliver optimal outcomes for our clients, for people and for nature. Our capabilities include habitat clearance, creation, restoration, and management solutions that deliver maximum conservation gain while minimising ecological disturbance. The Role The Contracts Manager is a strategic new appointment, responsible for developing and leading a Midlands delivery team, supported by the wider business. The role presents considerable opportunity for growth as this regional hub emerges. We seek a highly organised and personable team player, with a 'can do' approach and strong attention to detail. As a proactive and driven individual, you will be primarily responsible for actively procuring, organising and delivering a range of land management schemes, whilst adhering to Keystone's quality assurance standards and risk management procedures. A genuine alignment with Keystone's vision and values, and a demonstrable willingness to contribute to the successful growth of the Habitats team, is essential. The ideal candidate will be able to embrace the challenge of delivering existing works, whilst growing our client base in the Midlands. We are looking to grow the regional presence and build on Keystone's existing foundation as a leading ecological contractor. You will therefore need to strategically balance sourcing new opportunities with practical delivery of projects, including but not limited to: prospective client networking, client liaison, project management, budgeting, and practical implementation. Through close coordination with the existing team, you will be responsible for logistics, project planning and resourcing. You will lead on quoting and tendering for local works, whilst also supporting the wider Keystone Habitats team in bidding for more complex tenders and opportunities. You will also actively seek joint venture opportunities within the wider Origin Enterprises Group. You will have the support of our Habitats Administrator, yet be self sufficient in administrative duties associated with efficient project management. Keystone's ability to offer end to end solutions, facilitated by our in house consultancy offering, is our real strength. The successful candidate will work closely with our Head of Ecology and Head of Arboriculture to ensure that our schemes are delivered with a focus on protected species and their associated habitats, and in compliance with relevant legislation. Our long term aim is to offer a competitive nationwide ecological contracting & habitat management service, integrated with our existing ecological consultancy and arboriculture, offering servicing a range of clients and sectors. Primary Responsibilities Seek and recruit new team members with the support of Origin's HR team; Line management and professional development of junior staff; Contribute to wider business strategy; Procurement of works including quoting and tendering of large scale projects; Financial control including budget management & delivery of revenue targets; Client liaison, project management & administration; Help to secure repeat and referral work through nurturing of new & existing clients; Maximise opportunities to win new work from prospective clients including scheduling introductory meetings. Ideally you will have the following skills and experience. However, this is an exciting and dynamic role with scope for refinement of responsibilities depending on the strengths of the successful candidate. If you don't meet all requirements but believe you could thrive in this role, please consider applying or get in touch for an informal chat. Core Requirements Relevant industry experience. This could be in ecological contracting or practical land management, including but not limited to habitat creation and restoration, conservation, forestry and arboriculture; Exceptional communication skills, evidenced via a track record of client, subcontractor and supplier communication and management; Experience in organising and managing a team of operatives and associated vehicles and plant on projects; Ability to identify risks and opportunities, avoiding/minimising the former and capitalising on the latter; A proven aptitude for understanding clients' requirements and delivering these on time and within budget, without compromising industry standards; Demonstrable commercial acumen, both in profitable project delivery and in seeking future opportunities; Ability to balance and manage priorities, and maintain good working relationships with clients and colleagues whilst working under pressure; Solutions led and having an inherent ability to problem solve under pressure and in a range of environments; Quoting, tendering and project delivery experience; Experience in line managing and mentoring junior team members to achieve their full potential; Experience in writing site specific risk assessments and method statements for jobs covering a range of sectors; Related qualifications or professional accreditations are preferred but not essential - SSSTS/SMSTS; CSCS or similar industry equivalent; Driving licence (clean) is essential, and towing experience would be advantageous. Our Location This is an exciting new role, offering the flexibility to initially work from home whilst supporting the delivery of existing projects. With the support of the wider Keystone and Origin Enterprises network, we are committed to building a strong regional client base in the Midlands. We will establish a locally based team and associated resources, with a clear ambition to create a dedicated Midlands delivery hub for the Keystone Habitats team. Ideally candidates would be situated within the Birmingham, Coventry, Tamworth area within commuting distance of existing site commitments ranging from Southam to Lichfield. The successful candidate and new hub will have full support of our existing Head Office team based in Gloucestershire. There is a requirement to both visit and liaise closely with the team on a regular basis during the initial months. Ideally applicants would be placed within the Birmingham, Coventry, Tamworth area. We offer a friendly, supportive, and welcoming work environment within our Head Office, situated in an idyllic rural setting just outside Tetbury. Our Habitats team operate out of our separate agricultural location locally, housing a range of specialist low impact machinery, which is regularly deployed nationwide, along with a comprehensive workshop area. At Keystone we strive to provide the kind of support that helps you find a work life balance that enables you to fulfil your potential and grow with us. We offer a comprehensive industry leading benefits package, which is regularly reviewed, and currently includes: What's in it for you? • A supportive, experienced and friendly team • Competitive salary - £40K+ depending on experience . click apply for full job details
Digital Adoption Specialist Salary: Up to 30,000 depending on experience plus Veolia benefits Location: Cannock, Staffordshire- Hybrid working Hours: 40 hours per week Our company is powered by people and by software. It is crucial to our organisation that employees and software work together seamlessly, to drive operational efficiency, ensure productivity, and manage costs. As a Digital Adoption Specialist you will help to design and implement the company's digital adoption initiatives, to ensure that our organisation is getting the most out of our digital assets. You will also be responsible for helping the business as a whole strategically drive adoption and engagement with our enterprise software. You will work closely with stakeholders throughout the organisation, including operations and L&D, to develop and execute a holistic strategy based on value and impact with a strong focus on User Experience. Benefits you will receive within this role are Eligible for Annual Performance Bonus The option to join the Veolia Pension Scheme Access to Veolia Rewards, benefits and discounts Free eye testing and money towards glasses if required for work purposes 25 days annual leave + statutory bank holidays Free access to our very own onsite gym Free car parking Subsidised daily allowance for food in our Bistro Responsibilities Manage the implementation of Whatfix's digital adoption platform across the company's digital assets Build business apps using Google AppSheet, be a super user and help citizen developers with their apps Assess needs and use cases, quickly design impactful and creative solutions, measure results, and iterate and improve to drive optimal outcomes Collaborate with business, technical and creative partners to ensure timely delivery of software readiness, communications and training Drive agile development processes to deliver new features and functionality to ensure best in class digital user experience Measure and evaluate the impact of solutions developed against KPIs set forth to drive ROI back to the business Apply presentation skills to demonstrate the messaging, specifications and desired benefits Seek feedback and obtain consensus across stakeholders from project initiation through final approval Influence and deliver in an environment with multiple stakeholders, competing priorities and timeline Ability to understand technical possibilities and limitations of the tools at your disposal in order to troubleshoot and maintain implementations over time Collaborate with Whatfix CSM and Sales contacts in order to get the most out of the Whatfix tool and ensure that expansion of Digital Adoption Platform is not hindered by technical or licensing limitations The experience you will need Essential: Experience working in a deadline-driven environment, where attention to detail, and the ability to multitask/prioritise a workload of competing priorities Ability to independently manage several projects simultaneously and operate under tight deadlines A natural excitement and ability to learn technologies and explain technical issues to a variety of audiences, including enterprise architects, developers and management Strong organisational skills with a high attention to detail Strong analytical and problem-solving skills Desirable: Background in organisational change management or learning & development Whatfix experience Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint HTML, CSS, and/or JavaScript experience Implementation or professional services experience at a SaaS company UX background Familiarity with Workday, Salesforce, SuccessFactors, Dynamics, other enterprise software What's next? Apply today, so we can make a difference for generations to come. We're proud to have been named as one of The Sunday Times Best Places to Work for three consecutive years in 2023, 2024 and 2025. This consistent recognition reflects our commitment to our people, demonstrating that Veolia is not just transforming the environment, we're also transforming what it means to have a rewarding, purposeful career. We're dedicated to supporting you throughout your application journey, offering adjustments where reasonable and appropriate. As a proud Disability Confident Employer, we will offer an interview to applicants with a disability or long-term condition who opt-in to the Disability Confident scheme, and meet the minimum criteria for our roles. We're also committed to ensuring that all applicants and colleagues receive fair treatment without discrimination on any grounds, aiming to create a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive.
Feb 28, 2026
Full time
Digital Adoption Specialist Salary: Up to 30,000 depending on experience plus Veolia benefits Location: Cannock, Staffordshire- Hybrid working Hours: 40 hours per week Our company is powered by people and by software. It is crucial to our organisation that employees and software work together seamlessly, to drive operational efficiency, ensure productivity, and manage costs. As a Digital Adoption Specialist you will help to design and implement the company's digital adoption initiatives, to ensure that our organisation is getting the most out of our digital assets. You will also be responsible for helping the business as a whole strategically drive adoption and engagement with our enterprise software. You will work closely with stakeholders throughout the organisation, including operations and L&D, to develop and execute a holistic strategy based on value and impact with a strong focus on User Experience. Benefits you will receive within this role are Eligible for Annual Performance Bonus The option to join the Veolia Pension Scheme Access to Veolia Rewards, benefits and discounts Free eye testing and money towards glasses if required for work purposes 25 days annual leave + statutory bank holidays Free access to our very own onsite gym Free car parking Subsidised daily allowance for food in our Bistro Responsibilities Manage the implementation of Whatfix's digital adoption platform across the company's digital assets Build business apps using Google AppSheet, be a super user and help citizen developers with their apps Assess needs and use cases, quickly design impactful and creative solutions, measure results, and iterate and improve to drive optimal outcomes Collaborate with business, technical and creative partners to ensure timely delivery of software readiness, communications and training Drive agile development processes to deliver new features and functionality to ensure best in class digital user experience Measure and evaluate the impact of solutions developed against KPIs set forth to drive ROI back to the business Apply presentation skills to demonstrate the messaging, specifications and desired benefits Seek feedback and obtain consensus across stakeholders from project initiation through final approval Influence and deliver in an environment with multiple stakeholders, competing priorities and timeline Ability to understand technical possibilities and limitations of the tools at your disposal in order to troubleshoot and maintain implementations over time Collaborate with Whatfix CSM and Sales contacts in order to get the most out of the Whatfix tool and ensure that expansion of Digital Adoption Platform is not hindered by technical or licensing limitations The experience you will need Essential: Experience working in a deadline-driven environment, where attention to detail, and the ability to multitask/prioritise a workload of competing priorities Ability to independently manage several projects simultaneously and operate under tight deadlines A natural excitement and ability to learn technologies and explain technical issues to a variety of audiences, including enterprise architects, developers and management Strong organisational skills with a high attention to detail Strong analytical and problem-solving skills Desirable: Background in organisational change management or learning & development Whatfix experience Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint HTML, CSS, and/or JavaScript experience Implementation or professional services experience at a SaaS company UX background Familiarity with Workday, Salesforce, SuccessFactors, Dynamics, other enterprise software What's next? Apply today, so we can make a difference for generations to come. We're proud to have been named as one of The Sunday Times Best Places to Work for three consecutive years in 2023, 2024 and 2025. This consistent recognition reflects our commitment to our people, demonstrating that Veolia is not just transforming the environment, we're also transforming what it means to have a rewarding, purposeful career. We're dedicated to supporting you throughout your application journey, offering adjustments where reasonable and appropriate. As a proud Disability Confident Employer, we will offer an interview to applicants with a disability or long-term condition who opt-in to the Disability Confident scheme, and meet the minimum criteria for our roles. We're also committed to ensuring that all applicants and colleagues receive fair treatment without discrimination on any grounds, aiming to create a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive.
Prestigious opportunity for a Network Solutions Design Engineer (Aruba) with a global leader in the provision of cutting-edge connectivity and digital solutions, delivering world-class broadband, mobile and network services. Our customer solutions design team lead the way in implementing complex Voice, Network, Wireless and Security Solutions across a wide array of vendors such as Cisco, Fortinet, Juniper, Aruba and Microsoft using technologies such as SD-WAN, SD-A, ISE, ACI, Webex, MS Teams & NextGen FWs. We are inviting you to join our success story based in Manchester, Sheffield or Newcastle in a hybrid role 3 days a week in the office and 2 days remotely. Taking High Level Designs into the Low-Level detail at the Post-Sale stage, implementing the solution followed by thorough testing before handing over to the relevant support or managed service teams. You will be responsible for: - Capturing detailed customer technical requirements and translating them into technical solutions design Management and delivery of the technical direction of the solutions design Managing the review and validation processes for both new and in-life products and services Managing customer solutions design engagement, statement of work creation and 3rd party deliverables Facilitating strong customer relationships at a senior level Customer migration planning and implementation Resolving complex solution and service issues, leading root cause analysis and escalation Identification of potential risks, implementing controls and mitigations Ensuring delivery of thought leadership in complex bids and agreeing a strategic approach If you possess a combination of the following skills, then LET'S TALK! Experience in low level and high level design of complex network solutions Proven experience in network design, ideally with enterprise or public sector clients. Strong stakeholder management and leadership skills Ability to gain SC Security Clearance HPE Aruba certified to Associate level (changed to Associate level) with a solid working knowledge of the following would be highly advantageous: Aruba AOS-S Switches Aruba AOS-8 WLAN Aruba AOS-CX Switches Aruba AOS-10 WLAN Aruba Central Aruba ClearPass Aruba SD-WAN Knowledge of Cisco networking technologies advantageous: Traditional Cisco WAN Traditional Cisco LAN Cisco Wireless Cisco SDA Catalyst Centre Cisco ISE In return, you will be rewarded with ongoing training and career development, 10% on target bonus, an enviable pension scheme, 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, discounted broadband, mobile and TV packages and much more. What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at (url removed)
Feb 28, 2026
Full time
Prestigious opportunity for a Network Solutions Design Engineer (Aruba) with a global leader in the provision of cutting-edge connectivity and digital solutions, delivering world-class broadband, mobile and network services. Our customer solutions design team lead the way in implementing complex Voice, Network, Wireless and Security Solutions across a wide array of vendors such as Cisco, Fortinet, Juniper, Aruba and Microsoft using technologies such as SD-WAN, SD-A, ISE, ACI, Webex, MS Teams & NextGen FWs. We are inviting you to join our success story based in Manchester, Sheffield or Newcastle in a hybrid role 3 days a week in the office and 2 days remotely. Taking High Level Designs into the Low-Level detail at the Post-Sale stage, implementing the solution followed by thorough testing before handing over to the relevant support or managed service teams. You will be responsible for: - Capturing detailed customer technical requirements and translating them into technical solutions design Management and delivery of the technical direction of the solutions design Managing the review and validation processes for both new and in-life products and services Managing customer solutions design engagement, statement of work creation and 3rd party deliverables Facilitating strong customer relationships at a senior level Customer migration planning and implementation Resolving complex solution and service issues, leading root cause analysis and escalation Identification of potential risks, implementing controls and mitigations Ensuring delivery of thought leadership in complex bids and agreeing a strategic approach If you possess a combination of the following skills, then LET'S TALK! Experience in low level and high level design of complex network solutions Proven experience in network design, ideally with enterprise or public sector clients. Strong stakeholder management and leadership skills Ability to gain SC Security Clearance HPE Aruba certified to Associate level (changed to Associate level) with a solid working knowledge of the following would be highly advantageous: Aruba AOS-S Switches Aruba AOS-8 WLAN Aruba AOS-CX Switches Aruba AOS-10 WLAN Aruba Central Aruba ClearPass Aruba SD-WAN Knowledge of Cisco networking technologies advantageous: Traditional Cisco WAN Traditional Cisco LAN Cisco Wireless Cisco SDA Catalyst Centre Cisco ISE In return, you will be rewarded with ongoing training and career development, 10% on target bonus, an enviable pension scheme, 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, discounted broadband, mobile and TV packages and much more. What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at (url removed)
Cyber Security Engineer Up to 58,000 plus excellent pension and holiday entitlement Hybrid - 2 days on site - Manchester About the Role I'm working with a Manchester-based public sector organisation who are seeking a cyber security engineer to work alongside security architects and project teams on exciting projects, implementations and designs. This role comes with excellent training and progression opportunities, and is therefore a great opportunity for someone looking to take their security engineering skillset into the projects, design and architecture space. The ideal candidate will have an understanding of architecture and secure by design principles, and will have experience implementing security controls and integrating security engineering best practices and into agile and DevOps processes. Key Responsibilities Working alongside security architects and project teams to assess designs, uncover potential risks, and integrate security best practice Taking responsibility for deploying security controls across projects and operational environments Configuring assets across a multi-cloud environment Converting architectural designs into practical actions and processes Integrating security into agile and DevSecOps processes Ensuring projects and designs are secure by design, and being actively involved in creating and implementing the controls to ensure this is the case Monitor emerging trends and technologies, evaluating their potential for future adoption within the security strategy. Apply foundational security principles to new technologies and unconventional scenarios while enabling organisational objectives. What We're Looking For SIEM/SOAR: Proficiency in SIEM concepts, data source integration, and creating SOAR runbooks. Security Stack : Hands-on with EDR, XDR, WAF, and email security solutions. Preferred Vendors: Experience with Crowdstrike, Palo Alto, and the Microsoft Defender suite is highly beneficial. Emerging Tech: Awareness of AI security risks and familiarity with DevSecOps practices. Infrastructure & System Security: Proficient in identifying and mitigating vulnerabilities within system hardware, software, and infrastructure components. Identity & Access Management (IAM): Practical expertise in PIM, PAM, RBAC, concepts and their real-world application. Network & Data Security: Proficiency in firewalls, encryption (data at rest and in transit), and how to defend against malware across enterprise services. Security Architecture & Design: Ability to translate high-level architectural designs into practical, low-level technical solutions while ensuring they are "secure by design". Cloud & Endpoint Security: Developing expertise in cloud technologies and securing diverse platforms including Windows, Linux, and macOS. M365: Experience in improving Secure Score and recommending securing products like SharePoint Online. Assurance: Experience in assuring deployments met security design. Package Up to 58,000 per annum 29 days annual leave excluding bank holidays 21% pension Career development opportunities and access to accredited qualifications Additional benefits available What to do now If you're interested in this opportunity, click apply and send an up-to-date copy of your CV. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at (url removed)
Feb 27, 2026
Full time
Cyber Security Engineer Up to 58,000 plus excellent pension and holiday entitlement Hybrid - 2 days on site - Manchester About the Role I'm working with a Manchester-based public sector organisation who are seeking a cyber security engineer to work alongside security architects and project teams on exciting projects, implementations and designs. This role comes with excellent training and progression opportunities, and is therefore a great opportunity for someone looking to take their security engineering skillset into the projects, design and architecture space. The ideal candidate will have an understanding of architecture and secure by design principles, and will have experience implementing security controls and integrating security engineering best practices and into agile and DevOps processes. Key Responsibilities Working alongside security architects and project teams to assess designs, uncover potential risks, and integrate security best practice Taking responsibility for deploying security controls across projects and operational environments Configuring assets across a multi-cloud environment Converting architectural designs into practical actions and processes Integrating security into agile and DevSecOps processes Ensuring projects and designs are secure by design, and being actively involved in creating and implementing the controls to ensure this is the case Monitor emerging trends and technologies, evaluating their potential for future adoption within the security strategy. Apply foundational security principles to new technologies and unconventional scenarios while enabling organisational objectives. What We're Looking For SIEM/SOAR: Proficiency in SIEM concepts, data source integration, and creating SOAR runbooks. Security Stack : Hands-on with EDR, XDR, WAF, and email security solutions. Preferred Vendors: Experience with Crowdstrike, Palo Alto, and the Microsoft Defender suite is highly beneficial. Emerging Tech: Awareness of AI security risks and familiarity with DevSecOps practices. Infrastructure & System Security: Proficient in identifying and mitigating vulnerabilities within system hardware, software, and infrastructure components. Identity & Access Management (IAM): Practical expertise in PIM, PAM, RBAC, concepts and their real-world application. Network & Data Security: Proficiency in firewalls, encryption (data at rest and in transit), and how to defend against malware across enterprise services. Security Architecture & Design: Ability to translate high-level architectural designs into practical, low-level technical solutions while ensuring they are "secure by design". Cloud & Endpoint Security: Developing expertise in cloud technologies and securing diverse platforms including Windows, Linux, and macOS. M365: Experience in improving Secure Score and recommending securing products like SharePoint Online. Assurance: Experience in assuring deployments met security design. Package Up to 58,000 per annum 29 days annual leave excluding bank holidays 21% pension Career development opportunities and access to accredited qualifications Additional benefits available What to do now If you're interested in this opportunity, click apply and send an up-to-date copy of your CV. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at (url removed)
Presales Solution Architect Department: Connectivity Employment Type: Permanent Location: Remote, UK Description WE'RE RECRUITING! Location: Home-based with travel to customer sites when required Salary: Competitive base + benefits Job Type: Permanent About Nasstar At Nasstar, we specialise in transformative technology. Our integrated suite of managed services delivers everything from cloud optimisation and application modernisation to networking and self-serve tools. With a consultative approach at our core, we modernise and manage technology to help our clients succeed in today's business landscape. With an impressive portfolio of customers, supporting the modern business is what we do, and we're pretty good at it if we do say so ourselves! But delivering greater flexibility and improved efficiencies to our clients wouldn't be possible without the right team on board. We are lucky enough to be supported by a talented bunch - from technical specialists to marketing consultants, and strategic sales heads. Could you be one of them? Modernise to maximise More information about the Nasstar Group and our businesses can be found on their respective websites. Be sure to check out our customer success stories where you can learn more about the industry leading clients we work with! About the Role The successful candidate will join Nasstar's Presales team and be responsible for the scoping and creation of technical presales solutions and documentation and for supporting the sales community in client engagements. The role requires a confident, experienced, and self motivated individual who is able to work with minimal supervision and who is comfortable working with a broad range of clients at all organisational levels in both technical and business discussions. Central to the role will be the creation and review of compelling solution based proposals, demonstrations, RFI/RFPs, implementation strategies, designs and Statements of Work documents. The role will also involve liaison with other Nasstar teams - including Sales (the primary interaction), Bid Management, Product & Propositions, Technical Delivery, Project Management and Support & Managed Service teams. The successful candidate will also need to be flexible in relation to working from home and business travel. The successful candidate will have the experience and confidence to be able to advise clients in relation to Wide Area and Local Area Networking technologies with a particular focus on secure networking concepts such as SD WAN, SD Branch and SASE type architectures to include the provision of services such as ZTNA, CASB & FWAAS, SWG. Responsibilities The Customer Solutions Architect operates in a Presales capacity, engaging at a senior level to define and own the customers technology strategy. Engagement in a consultative manner is key to the success of this role, working with customers to shape their thinking and to build sales pipeline. The successful candidate will work on high value high complexity requests from existing customers and competitive RFI/ITT type engagements for products and services offered in the secure connectivity area of our product portfolio. They will manage the technical components of the sales process for a given customer and will be required to scope, solution and create customer facing commercial artefacts for engagements. What we are looking for Must be able to produce sales supporting documentation. Lead the creation of a response on an opportunity or customer basis, including creating and formatting the content, ensuring the quality of the response, and ensuring timely delivery, covering all aspects including requirements capture/scope of engagement, solution design, and project definition. Ensure that all proposals are technically sound, peer reviewed and approved by appropriate TDA. They will also be commercially correct and signed off by key stakeholders. Must be able to build strong client and team relationships. Experience dealing with customers and business stakeholders, at all levels including senior customer stakeholders. Confident, credible and authoritative demeanour - to influence customers and stakeholders. Provide collaboration and support: Assist and mentor other Pre Sales Consultants in the execution of the above responsibilities. Provide support for cross business unit opportunities. Must be confident and capable of presenting and running client workshops. Strong presentation skills. Ability to determine client needs and find technical solutions. Talk confidently/credibly about the chosen technologies. Influence stakeholders. Must be able to manage their own time successfully. Ability to engage and deliver on multiple projects concurrently. Essential Skills Recognised IT certifications from networking technology vendors including Fortinet and Cisco. Experience leading customer strategy, engaging with sellers, multivendors and dealing pipeline. Extensive IT/Telecoms technical experience. Recent experience of working in a Pre Sales capacity designing complex Enterprise Networking solutions across Security, WAN, LAN. Demonstrable knowledge of the technologies listed below. SD WAN SASE ZTNA Firewall, IDS/IPS, DDOS Cloud based security services IP Networking Routing protocols, BGP, VRRP, HSRP MPLS LAN (Wired & Wireless) Public Cloud network connectivity (ExpressRoute, Direct Connect) Experience of the above solutions from vendors including Fortinet and Cisco Experience in working with service transition teams around service onboarding and operation acceptance requirements. Demonstratable experience in large network transformation engagements and connecting enterprise networks to Public Cloud vendors like Microsoft and AWS. Must be commercially aware and able to build an accurate cost base for a given solution. Experience or understanding of working with Managed Network Services. What you can expect from us At Nasstar, we know the importance of looking after our employees - after all, it's the team that underpins our business! In addition to a competitive salary, supportive teams, and a real opportunity to progress in your career with a forward thinking organisation, our benefits package includes: 25 days' holiday (excluding bank holidays) + Your Birthday Off Flexible working - it's important to maintain a work/life balance, as such, we will consider any written request for flexible working Virtual working - we practice what we preach and empower our people to work remotely Top tech - Leading services and solutions aren't just for our clients; we supply best of breed software and hardware for all our staff too 4x annual salary life assurance Health cash plan Retail discounts and other perks from major brands Reasons to choose a career with Nasstar We recognise and understand the importance of creating a work environment that supports personal development, enabling individuals to reach their full potential and go beyond what they thought was possible. With so many diverse roles across the company, an excellent Apprenticeship scheme, and several training and development programmes available, the opportunities for growth are endless. Which career path will you choose? Equal Opportunities Our ultimate goal is to create an environment where diversity is not only welcomed but celebrated, where every employee feels a sense of belonging, and where our collective differences drive our collective success. By embracing diversity, practicing inclusion, and striving for equity, we aim to be a leader in our industry and a model for organisations worldwide. Diversity is not just a statement; it's our way of life at Nasstar. We welcome applications even if you don't think you match 100% of the role selection criteria. A note for agencies Nasstar has an in-house recruitment team who work hard to successfully find the very best candidates. Therefore, we cannot accept agency submissions for any of our roles. Key Responsibilities The Customer Solutions Architect operates in a Presales capacity, engaging at a senior level to define and own the customers technology strategy. Engagement in a consultative manner is key to the success of this role, working with customers to shape their thinking and to build sales pipeline. The successful candidate will work on high value high complexity requests from existing customers and competitive RFI/ITT type engagements for products and services offered in the secure connectivity area of our product portfolio. They will manage the technical components of the sales process for a given customer and will be required to scope, solution and create customer facing commercial artefacts for engagements.
Feb 20, 2026
Full time
Presales Solution Architect Department: Connectivity Employment Type: Permanent Location: Remote, UK Description WE'RE RECRUITING! Location: Home-based with travel to customer sites when required Salary: Competitive base + benefits Job Type: Permanent About Nasstar At Nasstar, we specialise in transformative technology. Our integrated suite of managed services delivers everything from cloud optimisation and application modernisation to networking and self-serve tools. With a consultative approach at our core, we modernise and manage technology to help our clients succeed in today's business landscape. With an impressive portfolio of customers, supporting the modern business is what we do, and we're pretty good at it if we do say so ourselves! But delivering greater flexibility and improved efficiencies to our clients wouldn't be possible without the right team on board. We are lucky enough to be supported by a talented bunch - from technical specialists to marketing consultants, and strategic sales heads. Could you be one of them? Modernise to maximise More information about the Nasstar Group and our businesses can be found on their respective websites. Be sure to check out our customer success stories where you can learn more about the industry leading clients we work with! About the Role The successful candidate will join Nasstar's Presales team and be responsible for the scoping and creation of technical presales solutions and documentation and for supporting the sales community in client engagements. The role requires a confident, experienced, and self motivated individual who is able to work with minimal supervision and who is comfortable working with a broad range of clients at all organisational levels in both technical and business discussions. Central to the role will be the creation and review of compelling solution based proposals, demonstrations, RFI/RFPs, implementation strategies, designs and Statements of Work documents. The role will also involve liaison with other Nasstar teams - including Sales (the primary interaction), Bid Management, Product & Propositions, Technical Delivery, Project Management and Support & Managed Service teams. The successful candidate will also need to be flexible in relation to working from home and business travel. The successful candidate will have the experience and confidence to be able to advise clients in relation to Wide Area and Local Area Networking technologies with a particular focus on secure networking concepts such as SD WAN, SD Branch and SASE type architectures to include the provision of services such as ZTNA, CASB & FWAAS, SWG. Responsibilities The Customer Solutions Architect operates in a Presales capacity, engaging at a senior level to define and own the customers technology strategy. Engagement in a consultative manner is key to the success of this role, working with customers to shape their thinking and to build sales pipeline. The successful candidate will work on high value high complexity requests from existing customers and competitive RFI/ITT type engagements for products and services offered in the secure connectivity area of our product portfolio. They will manage the technical components of the sales process for a given customer and will be required to scope, solution and create customer facing commercial artefacts for engagements. What we are looking for Must be able to produce sales supporting documentation. Lead the creation of a response on an opportunity or customer basis, including creating and formatting the content, ensuring the quality of the response, and ensuring timely delivery, covering all aspects including requirements capture/scope of engagement, solution design, and project definition. Ensure that all proposals are technically sound, peer reviewed and approved by appropriate TDA. They will also be commercially correct and signed off by key stakeholders. Must be able to build strong client and team relationships. Experience dealing with customers and business stakeholders, at all levels including senior customer stakeholders. Confident, credible and authoritative demeanour - to influence customers and stakeholders. Provide collaboration and support: Assist and mentor other Pre Sales Consultants in the execution of the above responsibilities. Provide support for cross business unit opportunities. Must be confident and capable of presenting and running client workshops. Strong presentation skills. Ability to determine client needs and find technical solutions. Talk confidently/credibly about the chosen technologies. Influence stakeholders. Must be able to manage their own time successfully. Ability to engage and deliver on multiple projects concurrently. Essential Skills Recognised IT certifications from networking technology vendors including Fortinet and Cisco. Experience leading customer strategy, engaging with sellers, multivendors and dealing pipeline. Extensive IT/Telecoms technical experience. Recent experience of working in a Pre Sales capacity designing complex Enterprise Networking solutions across Security, WAN, LAN. Demonstrable knowledge of the technologies listed below. SD WAN SASE ZTNA Firewall, IDS/IPS, DDOS Cloud based security services IP Networking Routing protocols, BGP, VRRP, HSRP MPLS LAN (Wired & Wireless) Public Cloud network connectivity (ExpressRoute, Direct Connect) Experience of the above solutions from vendors including Fortinet and Cisco Experience in working with service transition teams around service onboarding and operation acceptance requirements. Demonstratable experience in large network transformation engagements and connecting enterprise networks to Public Cloud vendors like Microsoft and AWS. Must be commercially aware and able to build an accurate cost base for a given solution. Experience or understanding of working with Managed Network Services. What you can expect from us At Nasstar, we know the importance of looking after our employees - after all, it's the team that underpins our business! In addition to a competitive salary, supportive teams, and a real opportunity to progress in your career with a forward thinking organisation, our benefits package includes: 25 days' holiday (excluding bank holidays) + Your Birthday Off Flexible working - it's important to maintain a work/life balance, as such, we will consider any written request for flexible working Virtual working - we practice what we preach and empower our people to work remotely Top tech - Leading services and solutions aren't just for our clients; we supply best of breed software and hardware for all our staff too 4x annual salary life assurance Health cash plan Retail discounts and other perks from major brands Reasons to choose a career with Nasstar We recognise and understand the importance of creating a work environment that supports personal development, enabling individuals to reach their full potential and go beyond what they thought was possible. With so many diverse roles across the company, an excellent Apprenticeship scheme, and several training and development programmes available, the opportunities for growth are endless. Which career path will you choose? Equal Opportunities Our ultimate goal is to create an environment where diversity is not only welcomed but celebrated, where every employee feels a sense of belonging, and where our collective differences drive our collective success. By embracing diversity, practicing inclusion, and striving for equity, we aim to be a leader in our industry and a model for organisations worldwide. Diversity is not just a statement; it's our way of life at Nasstar. We welcome applications even if you don't think you match 100% of the role selection criteria. A note for agencies Nasstar has an in-house recruitment team who work hard to successfully find the very best candidates. Therefore, we cannot accept agency submissions for any of our roles. Key Responsibilities The Customer Solutions Architect operates in a Presales capacity, engaging at a senior level to define and own the customers technology strategy. Engagement in a consultative manner is key to the success of this role, working with customers to shape their thinking and to build sales pipeline. The successful candidate will work on high value high complexity requests from existing customers and competitive RFI/ITT type engagements for products and services offered in the secure connectivity area of our product portfolio. They will manage the technical components of the sales process for a given customer and will be required to scope, solution and create customer facing commercial artefacts for engagements.
