Technical Graduate 2026 - Space Defence & Intelligence Position Description At CGI, we empower the next generation of innovators to shape the future of technology and security. As part of , you'll join a community of graduates who are turning ambition into action and possibility into progress. As a Technical Graduate in our Space, Defence & Intelligence business unit, you'll contribute to projects that protect national interests, advance space discovery and deliver intelligence solutions that matter. From your very first day, you'll be trusted to take ownership, think creatively and be supported by experts who will help you build the skills to define your career. Your future duties and responsibilities In this role, you'll apply your STEM expertise to projects that keep the UK and its global partners secure. You will: Design, develop, and test technical solutions for live projects.Collaborate with cross-functional teams to solve complex real-world challenges.Explore and apply emerging technologies in areas such as cyber, cloud, space, and mission systems.Support secure systems that underpin the UK's national infrastructure.Innovate alongside other graduates, taking part in early careers initiatives that go beyond your day-to-day role.Every contribution you make will help deliver outcomes with lasting impact. Locations Technical Graduate roles in our Space, Defence and Intelligence area are available in London, Leatherhead, Chippenham, Reading, Bristol , Gloucester and Manchester . As CGI is a consultancy, you may be required to work in different locations, so flexibility and a willingness to travel are key. Why Join Us? At CGI, you'll be part of a culture that celebrates diversity, inclusion, and collaboration, where your perspective is valued and your ideas contribute to meaningful outcomes. Your journey starts with a structured Early Careers Induction Programme, giving you the foundations to succeed, along with 24/7 e-learning and opportunities to gain professional certifications that build your expertise. You'll also join our Student Kick-start Initiative, where you'll collaborate with other graduates on creative projects that deliver impact beyond your day-to-day role. CGI is an unconditionally inclusive workplace where you are respected, your voice is heard, and you can be yourself. We were recognised in the Sunday Times Best Places to Work List 2025 and named a UK 'Best Employer' by the Financial Times. We proudly hold a Gold Award in recognition of our support of the Armed Forces Corporate Covenant. Why Choose CGI's Space, Defence and Intelligence? For nearly 50 years, CGI has been a key player in Space, Defence & Intelligence, trusted by governments and global organizations to deliver solutions that drive innovation and protect critical infrastructure. You'll be working on some of the most exciting projects in the world, including: Satellite Navigation Systems: Helping develop the European Space Agency's Galileo system, providing critical positioning services to millions worldwide. Military Communications & Cybersecurity: Working with the UK Ministry of Defence for over 40 years. Developing secure networks to safeguard national security. Space Exploration & Environmental Monitoring: Partnering with NASA and other agencies to contribute to earth observation satellites that monitor climate change. Benefits Along with a competitive salary and a £1000 joining bonus, you'll enjoy benefits that support every stage of your journey. You'll share in CGI's success through our matched share scheme, have access to private healthcare, well-being programmes, and professional training, and build financial security with a competitive pension. Beyond the day job, you'll connect with others through graduate networks, diversity groups, and social clubs that make your time at CGI both rewarding and enjoyable. Required qualifications to be successful in this role We're seeking ambitious graduates who are passionate about technology and eager to apply their skills to projects that make a real difference. You'll bring a strong academic background in STEM, curiosity to explore new ideas, and flexibility to take on diverse projects across the UK. Due to the sensitive nature of projects within the Space, Defence and Intelligence sector, candidates must meet security clearance requirements. All applicants must typically have 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK, and be a UK national holding only a UK passport. You should have: A minimum 2:2 degree in computer science, engineering, physics, maths, or a related STEM field (some roles may require a 2:1).Passion for technology and innovation, with a problem-solving mindset.Flexibility to travel and work on projects across the UK.Eligibility for Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) clearance, with many roles requiring higher National Security Vetting (typically 5-10 years of continuous UK residency). Technical skills we value include: Programming Languages: Proficiency in one or more of C++, Java, Python, JavaScript, or C#. Systems & Tools: Familiarity with Linux/Unix, version control systems (e.g., Git), and DevOps tools (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes). Cloud Technologies: Exposure to platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud. Software Development Practices: Understanding of Agile and DevOps methodologies. Networking & Cybersecurity: Awareness of networking protocols, firewalls, VPNs, and cybersecurity principles (highly valuable for defence-related projects). Data & Analytics: Experience with SQL, NoSQL, or analytics tools; interest in machine learning or AI technologies is a plus. Together, as owners, let's turn meaningful insights into action. Life at CGI is rooted in ownership, teamwork, respect and belonging. Here, you'll reach your full potential because You are invited to be an owner from day 1 as we work together to bring our Dream to life. That's why we call ourselves CGI Partners rather than employees. We benefit from our collective success and actively shape our company's strategy and direction. Your work creates value. You'll develop innovative solutions and build relationships with teammates and clients while accessing global capabilities to scale your ideas, embrace new opportunities, and benefit from expansive industry and technology expertise. You'll shape your career by joining a company built to grow and last. You'll be supported by leaders who care about your health and well-being and provide you with opportunities to deepen your skills and broaden your horizons. Come join our team-one of the largest IT and business consulting services firms in the world.
Apr 22, 2026
Full time
Technical Graduate 2026 - Space Defence & Intelligence Position Description At CGI, we empower the next generation of innovators to shape the future of technology and security. As part of , you'll join a community of graduates who are turning ambition into action and possibility into progress. As a Technical Graduate in our Space, Defence & Intelligence business unit, you'll contribute to projects that protect national interests, advance space discovery and deliver intelligence solutions that matter. From your very first day, you'll be trusted to take ownership, think creatively and be supported by experts who will help you build the skills to define your career. Your future duties and responsibilities In this role, you'll apply your STEM expertise to projects that keep the UK and its global partners secure. You will: Design, develop, and test technical solutions for live projects.Collaborate with cross-functional teams to solve complex real-world challenges.Explore and apply emerging technologies in areas such as cyber, cloud, space, and mission systems.Support secure systems that underpin the UK's national infrastructure.Innovate alongside other graduates, taking part in early careers initiatives that go beyond your day-to-day role.Every contribution you make will help deliver outcomes with lasting impact. Locations Technical Graduate roles in our Space, Defence and Intelligence area are available in London, Leatherhead, Chippenham, Reading, Bristol , Gloucester and Manchester . As CGI is a consultancy, you may be required to work in different locations, so flexibility and a willingness to travel are key. Why Join Us? At CGI, you'll be part of a culture that celebrates diversity, inclusion, and collaboration, where your perspective is valued and your ideas contribute to meaningful outcomes. Your journey starts with a structured Early Careers Induction Programme, giving you the foundations to succeed, along with 24/7 e-learning and opportunities to gain professional certifications that build your expertise. You'll also join our Student Kick-start Initiative, where you'll collaborate with other graduates on creative projects that deliver impact beyond your day-to-day role. CGI is an unconditionally inclusive workplace where you are respected, your voice is heard, and you can be yourself. We were recognised in the Sunday Times Best Places to Work List 2025 and named a UK 'Best Employer' by the Financial Times. We proudly hold a Gold Award in recognition of our support of the Armed Forces Corporate Covenant. Why Choose CGI's Space, Defence and Intelligence? For nearly 50 years, CGI has been a key player in Space, Defence & Intelligence, trusted by governments and global organizations to deliver solutions that drive innovation and protect critical infrastructure. You'll be working on some of the most exciting projects in the world, including: Satellite Navigation Systems: Helping develop the European Space Agency's Galileo system, providing critical positioning services to millions worldwide. Military Communications & Cybersecurity: Working with the UK Ministry of Defence for over 40 years. Developing secure networks to safeguard national security. Space Exploration & Environmental Monitoring: Partnering with NASA and other agencies to contribute to earth observation satellites that monitor climate change. Benefits Along with a competitive salary and a £1000 joining bonus, you'll enjoy benefits that support every stage of your journey. You'll share in CGI's success through our matched share scheme, have access to private healthcare, well-being programmes, and professional training, and build financial security with a competitive pension. Beyond the day job, you'll connect with others through graduate networks, diversity groups, and social clubs that make your time at CGI both rewarding and enjoyable. Required qualifications to be successful in this role We're seeking ambitious graduates who are passionate about technology and eager to apply their skills to projects that make a real difference. You'll bring a strong academic background in STEM, curiosity to explore new ideas, and flexibility to take on diverse projects across the UK. Due to the sensitive nature of projects within the Space, Defence and Intelligence sector, candidates must meet security clearance requirements. All applicants must typically have 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK, and be a UK national holding only a UK passport. You should have: A minimum 2:2 degree in computer science, engineering, physics, maths, or a related STEM field (some roles may require a 2:1).Passion for technology and innovation, with a problem-solving mindset.Flexibility to travel and work on projects across the UK.Eligibility for Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) clearance, with many roles requiring higher National Security Vetting (typically 5-10 years of continuous UK residency). Technical skills we value include: Programming Languages: Proficiency in one or more of C++, Java, Python, JavaScript, or C#. Systems & Tools: Familiarity with Linux/Unix, version control systems (e.g., Git), and DevOps tools (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes). Cloud Technologies: Exposure to platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud. Software Development Practices: Understanding of Agile and DevOps methodologies. Networking & Cybersecurity: Awareness of networking protocols, firewalls, VPNs, and cybersecurity principles (highly valuable for defence-related projects). Data & Analytics: Experience with SQL, NoSQL, or analytics tools; interest in machine learning or AI technologies is a plus. Together, as owners, let's turn meaningful insights into action. Life at CGI is rooted in ownership, teamwork, respect and belonging. Here, you'll reach your full potential because You are invited to be an owner from day 1 as we work together to bring our Dream to life. That's why we call ourselves CGI Partners rather than employees. We benefit from our collective success and actively shape our company's strategy and direction. Your work creates value. You'll develop innovative solutions and build relationships with teammates and clients while accessing global capabilities to scale your ideas, embrace new opportunities, and benefit from expansive industry and technology expertise. You'll shape your career by joining a company built to grow and last. You'll be supported by leaders who care about your health and well-being and provide you with opportunities to deepen your skills and broaden your horizons. Come join our team-one of the largest IT and business consulting services firms in the world.
Were looking for a hands-on Azure DevOps Engineer with a strong security focus (DevSecOps) to design, implement, and scale secure cloud infrastructure with minimal supervision. An initial 6month, UK based contract working fully remote. The role is ideal for someone who can take ownership of security engineering initiatives and deliver production-grade solutions using Terraform deployed through CI/C click apply for full job details
Apr 22, 2026
Contractor
Were looking for a hands-on Azure DevOps Engineer with a strong security focus (DevSecOps) to design, implement, and scale secure cloud infrastructure with minimal supervision. An initial 6month, UK based contract working fully remote. The role is ideal for someone who can take ownership of security engineering initiatives and deliver production-grade solutions using Terraform deployed through CI/C click apply for full job details
Infrastructure/ Server Engineer - 12 - month FTC Location: Glasgow Salary: Competitive VIQU is recruiting a Server Engineer to join a leading professional services organisation, supporting a modern Microsoft-led hybrid environment spanning on-prem and cloud technologies click apply for full job details
Apr 22, 2026
Full time
Infrastructure/ Server Engineer - 12 - month FTC Location: Glasgow Salary: Competitive VIQU is recruiting a Server Engineer to join a leading professional services organisation, supporting a modern Microsoft-led hybrid environment spanning on-prem and cloud technologies click apply for full job details
Job Summary RMX Cloud is seeking a motivated and technically capable 2nd Line Support Engineer to join our growing MSP team. This role is ideal for someone who has moved beyond 1st Line support and is ready to take on more complex technical challenges, develop deeper infrastructure knowledge, and grow within a structured progression environment click apply for full job details
Apr 22, 2026
Full time
Job Summary RMX Cloud is seeking a motivated and technically capable 2nd Line Support Engineer to join our growing MSP team. This role is ideal for someone who has moved beyond 1st Line support and is ready to take on more complex technical challenges, develop deeper infrastructure knowledge, and grow within a structured progression environment click apply for full job details
SLSQ327R188 Databricks is seeking a Lakebase Sales Specialist Account Executive to help customers modernize their operational data foundation with Databricks Lakebase, our fully managed Postgres offering for intelligent applications. This high impact role sits within the Lakebase Go To Market team and partners closely with regional Account Executives to drive adoption of Lakebase with platform, application, and data teams. Lakebase gives customers a unified, governed foundation for operational workloads and AI native applications, helping them move away from a fragmented estate of point databases toward a modern, scalable, serverless Postgres service. If you want to be at the forefront of operational databases for AI and intelligent applications at one of the fastest growing data and AI companies in the world, this is your opportunity. Impact you will have Drive new Lakebase revenue by identifying, qualifying, and closing Lakebase opportunities within a defined territory, in partnership with regional Account Executives and the broader account team. Lead with outcomes for key Lakebase personas - including platform teams and developers, data teams, and central IT - articulating how Lakebase helps them ship features faster, simplify operational data architectures, and improve governance and cost efficiency. Sell the value of fully managed Postgres for intelligent applications, positioning Lakebase as the optimal choice for operational workloads that power real time, AI driven experiences. Run complex, multi threaded sales cycles from discovery and value hypothesis through commercial negotiation and close, navigating executive, technical, and line of business stakeholders. Orchestrate proof of value and POCs that validate Lakebase's benefits for OLTP style workloads, reverse ETL, and AI/ML driven applications, in partnership with solution architects and specialists. Compete and win against legacy and cloud native operational databases by leveraging our compete assets, benchmarks, and customer references. Align to measurable business outcomes such as performance, developer productivity, time to market for new features, cost reduction, and simplification of the operational data landscape. Partner cross functionally with Product Management, Marketing, Customer Success, and Partner teams to shape territory plans, launch plays, and co selling motions with key ISVs and GSIs. Enable the field by sharing Lakebase best practices, success stories, and sales motions with broader sales teams, helping scale Lakebase proficiency across the organisation. What we look for Extensive enterprise SaaS sales experience, consistently exceeding quota in complex, multi stakeholder deals. Proven success selling data platforms, operational databases (e.g., Postgres, MySQL, cloud native DBaaS), or adjacent data/AI infrastructure to technical buyers and business leaders. Strong understanding of modern data and application architectures, including cloud native services, microservices, event driven systems, and how operational data underpins AI and analytics strategies. Ability to sell to both technical stakeholders (developers, architects, data engineers) and business stakeholders (product leaders, operations, line of business owners). Demonstrated experience leading specialist or overlay motions, working jointly with core Account Executives to create and progress opportunities. Executive presence with the ability to whiteboard architectures, lead C level conversations, and build trust with senior decision makers. Strong value selling skills: adept at discovering pain, building a business case, and tying technical capabilities to clear, quantified outcomes. Excellent communication, storytelling, and negotiation skills, with comfort presenting to both large and small audiences. Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience. About Databricks Databricks is the data and AI company. More than 10,000 organizations worldwide - including Comcast, Condé Nast, Grammarly, and over 50% of the Fortune 500 - rely on the Databricks Data Intelligence Platform to unify and democratize data, analytics and AI. Databricks is headquartered in San Francisco, with offices around the globe and was founded by the original creators of Lakehouse, Apache Spark , Delta Lake and MLflow. Benefits At Databricks, we strive to provide comprehensive benefits and perks that meet the needs of all of our employees. For specific details on the benefits offered in your region, please visit Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion At Databricks, we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive culture where everyone can excel. We take great care to ensure that our hiring practices are inclusive and meet equal employment opportunity standards. Individuals looking for employment at Databricks are considered without regard to age, color, disability, ethnicity, family or marital status, gender identity or expression, language, national origin, physical and mental ability, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, socio economic status, veteran status, and other protected characteristics. Compliance If access to export controlled technology or source code is required for performance of job duties, it is within Employer's discretion whether to apply for a U.S. government license for such positions, and Employer may decline to proceed with an applicant on this basis alone.
Apr 22, 2026
Full time
SLSQ327R188 Databricks is seeking a Lakebase Sales Specialist Account Executive to help customers modernize their operational data foundation with Databricks Lakebase, our fully managed Postgres offering for intelligent applications. This high impact role sits within the Lakebase Go To Market team and partners closely with regional Account Executives to drive adoption of Lakebase with platform, application, and data teams. Lakebase gives customers a unified, governed foundation for operational workloads and AI native applications, helping them move away from a fragmented estate of point databases toward a modern, scalable, serverless Postgres service. If you want to be at the forefront of operational databases for AI and intelligent applications at one of the fastest growing data and AI companies in the world, this is your opportunity. Impact you will have Drive new Lakebase revenue by identifying, qualifying, and closing Lakebase opportunities within a defined territory, in partnership with regional Account Executives and the broader account team. Lead with outcomes for key Lakebase personas - including platform teams and developers, data teams, and central IT - articulating how Lakebase helps them ship features faster, simplify operational data architectures, and improve governance and cost efficiency. Sell the value of fully managed Postgres for intelligent applications, positioning Lakebase as the optimal choice for operational workloads that power real time, AI driven experiences. Run complex, multi threaded sales cycles from discovery and value hypothesis through commercial negotiation and close, navigating executive, technical, and line of business stakeholders. Orchestrate proof of value and POCs that validate Lakebase's benefits for OLTP style workloads, reverse ETL, and AI/ML driven applications, in partnership with solution architects and specialists. Compete and win against legacy and cloud native operational databases by leveraging our compete assets, benchmarks, and customer references. Align to measurable business outcomes such as performance, developer productivity, time to market for new features, cost reduction, and simplification of the operational data landscape. Partner cross functionally with Product Management, Marketing, Customer Success, and Partner teams to shape territory plans, launch plays, and co selling motions with key ISVs and GSIs. Enable the field by sharing Lakebase best practices, success stories, and sales motions with broader sales teams, helping scale Lakebase proficiency across the organisation. What we look for Extensive enterprise SaaS sales experience, consistently exceeding quota in complex, multi stakeholder deals. Proven success selling data platforms, operational databases (e.g., Postgres, MySQL, cloud native DBaaS), or adjacent data/AI infrastructure to technical buyers and business leaders. Strong understanding of modern data and application architectures, including cloud native services, microservices, event driven systems, and how operational data underpins AI and analytics strategies. Ability to sell to both technical stakeholders (developers, architects, data engineers) and business stakeholders (product leaders, operations, line of business owners). Demonstrated experience leading specialist or overlay motions, working jointly with core Account Executives to create and progress opportunities. Executive presence with the ability to whiteboard architectures, lead C level conversations, and build trust with senior decision makers. Strong value selling skills: adept at discovering pain, building a business case, and tying technical capabilities to clear, quantified outcomes. Excellent communication, storytelling, and negotiation skills, with comfort presenting to both large and small audiences. Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience. About Databricks Databricks is the data and AI company. More than 10,000 organizations worldwide - including Comcast, Condé Nast, Grammarly, and over 50% of the Fortune 500 - rely on the Databricks Data Intelligence Platform to unify and democratize data, analytics and AI. Databricks is headquartered in San Francisco, with offices around the globe and was founded by the original creators of Lakehouse, Apache Spark , Delta Lake and MLflow. Benefits At Databricks, we strive to provide comprehensive benefits and perks that meet the needs of all of our employees. For specific details on the benefits offered in your region, please visit Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion At Databricks, we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive culture where everyone can excel. We take great care to ensure that our hiring practices are inclusive and meet equal employment opportunity standards. Individuals looking for employment at Databricks are considered without regard to age, color, disability, ethnicity, family or marital status, gender identity or expression, language, national origin, physical and mental ability, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, socio economic status, veteran status, and other protected characteristics. Compliance If access to export controlled technology or source code is required for performance of job duties, it is within Employer's discretion whether to apply for a U.S. government license for such positions, and Employer may decline to proceed with an applicant on this basis alone.
Contract Software Engineer (Java / Microservices / Azure / SQL) - HealthTech - Outside IR35 - £500-£550pd - Fully Remote - 6 MonthsAre you an experienced Backend Software Engineer looking for your next outside IR35 contract? My client, an innovative HealthTech company, is seeking a talented Java Engineer to join their platform team on a fully remote, 6-month contract.Role Overview: You'll play a key role in enhancing and integrating core backend services that power a modern healthcare platform. The focus will be on Java-based microservices, API integrations, and Azure cloud infrastructure, ensuring a robust and scalable system that supports critical healthcare operations.Key Skills & Experience: Strong commercial experience with Java (8+) and microservices architecture Proven background in API and platform integration Solid understanding of Azure (Functions, App Services, Service Bus, etc.) Expertise in SQL and database performance tuning Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes beneficial) Strong communicator able to collaborate effectively in a fully remote team environment Details: Contract: 6 months (likely extension) Rate: £500-£550 per day (Outside IR35) Location: Fully Remote (UK-based applicants only) Start Date: ASAP If you're passionate about building scalable systems and enjoy working on meaningful technology that improves healthcare outcomes, this is an excellent opportunity to make an impact.
Apr 21, 2026
Contractor
Contract Software Engineer (Java / Microservices / Azure / SQL) - HealthTech - Outside IR35 - £500-£550pd - Fully Remote - 6 MonthsAre you an experienced Backend Software Engineer looking for your next outside IR35 contract? My client, an innovative HealthTech company, is seeking a talented Java Engineer to join their platform team on a fully remote, 6-month contract.Role Overview: You'll play a key role in enhancing and integrating core backend services that power a modern healthcare platform. The focus will be on Java-based microservices, API integrations, and Azure cloud infrastructure, ensuring a robust and scalable system that supports critical healthcare operations.Key Skills & Experience: Strong commercial experience with Java (8+) and microservices architecture Proven background in API and platform integration Solid understanding of Azure (Functions, App Services, Service Bus, etc.) Expertise in SQL and database performance tuning Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes beneficial) Strong communicator able to collaborate effectively in a fully remote team environment Details: Contract: 6 months (likely extension) Rate: £500-£550 per day (Outside IR35) Location: Fully Remote (UK-based applicants only) Start Date: ASAP If you're passionate about building scalable systems and enjoy working on meaningful technology that improves healthcare outcomes, this is an excellent opportunity to make an impact.
Why choose us? BRUSH Group provides the energy solutions that help power our built world . From power transformers to switchgear and engineering solutions, for generations, the BRUSH brand has stood for engineering excellence. We are committed to supporting the global effort for industrial decarbonisation and sustainable development and have set ambitious objectives to achieve our target of net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050. What's the role? The role is part of the BRUSH Group IT Leadership team with purpose of the role to lead BRUSH's IT Operations function, managing all aspects of IT infrastructure, cyber and end user support, ensuring that technology aligns with business needs and drives improvement in service, security and scalability.Leads a team whose day to day responsibilities include active management of IT services in areas such as IT Helpdesk, Infrastructure support (Servers, network, hosting), cyber / information security, end user compute support, major incident management, service monitoring, change management, problem management. Key Responsibilities: Manage IT Operations activity in the areas of infrastructure, services delivery and cyber security to support the delivery of BRUSH's IT objectives, including the development of IT operational roadmaps. Team building and growth - design and lead a high performing, scalable IT operations organisation with clear roles, leadership and accountability.This may be through the direct management of staff or third party solution providers. Continually review IT requirements and deliverables against the emerging requirements, BRUSH strategic plans and other business plans / targets to ensure that technology, staff and resources are appropriately delivered. Understand the evolving IT landscape and organisational objectives in order to identify emerging operational challenges and opportunities. Be a core member of the BRUSH Technology change board ensuring all IT changes are aligned to strategy. Ensure the high availability, performance and cybersecurity of BRUSH IT environment. Identify opportunities for continuous improvement in the IT Operations function and recommend appropriate strategies to BRUSH teams, the Director of IT, or appropriate governance boards What are we looking for: Substantial experience (5-10 years) in a similar IT leadership role, including leadership of internal teams. Proven track record in managing enterprise IT environments and operations. Experience in developing IT roadmaps aligned to Company and IT strategies. Experience of IT procurement, licence renewals and vendor management. Experience leading change management and major IT upgrades / deployments. Broad knowledge of all aspects of IT technology, in particular Microsoft OS's, applications, cloud offerings and cyber tools. Flexibility to travel between BRUSH sites. Strong understanding of ITIL frameworks and hands-on experience implementing ITSM best practices. What's in it for you? Competitive salary Holiday allowance starting at 26 days per annum plus bank holidays (pro rata for part time roles) Flexible and Hybrid working options (role dependant) Life insurance - 4 x annual salary Enhanced Company Pension scheme 24/7 free and confidential Employee Assistance Programme GP24 Service - Access to remote, private GP services 24/7, 365 days a year plus Second Medical Opinions. BRUSHRewards - Discover plenty of ways to get more active and make great savings on everyday essentials as well as gifts for loved ones, holidays and special treats for yourself. Family friendly policies including Enhanced Maternity/Paternity Bike2work scheme Long Service Awards Developing our people is important to us - we support and encourage development by offering ongoing professional development and training. About The Organisation BRUSH Group provide agile and adaptive engineering solutions and products, including consultancy services, design, and project management as well as award-winning product technology, to a wide range of projects.A chosen partner for national and regional power generation and distribution network operators, through innovation and a commitment to delivering solutions that address grid-resilience and drive system change, we support the global drive to net-zero, helping create a future-proof Infrastructure.
Apr 21, 2026
Full time
Why choose us? BRUSH Group provides the energy solutions that help power our built world . From power transformers to switchgear and engineering solutions, for generations, the BRUSH brand has stood for engineering excellence. We are committed to supporting the global effort for industrial decarbonisation and sustainable development and have set ambitious objectives to achieve our target of net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050. What's the role? The role is part of the BRUSH Group IT Leadership team with purpose of the role to lead BRUSH's IT Operations function, managing all aspects of IT infrastructure, cyber and end user support, ensuring that technology aligns with business needs and drives improvement in service, security and scalability.Leads a team whose day to day responsibilities include active management of IT services in areas such as IT Helpdesk, Infrastructure support (Servers, network, hosting), cyber / information security, end user compute support, major incident management, service monitoring, change management, problem management. Key Responsibilities: Manage IT Operations activity in the areas of infrastructure, services delivery and cyber security to support the delivery of BRUSH's IT objectives, including the development of IT operational roadmaps. Team building and growth - design and lead a high performing, scalable IT operations organisation with clear roles, leadership and accountability.This may be through the direct management of staff or third party solution providers. Continually review IT requirements and deliverables against the emerging requirements, BRUSH strategic plans and other business plans / targets to ensure that technology, staff and resources are appropriately delivered. Understand the evolving IT landscape and organisational objectives in order to identify emerging operational challenges and opportunities. Be a core member of the BRUSH Technology change board ensuring all IT changes are aligned to strategy. Ensure the high availability, performance and cybersecurity of BRUSH IT environment. Identify opportunities for continuous improvement in the IT Operations function and recommend appropriate strategies to BRUSH teams, the Director of IT, or appropriate governance boards What are we looking for: Substantial experience (5-10 years) in a similar IT leadership role, including leadership of internal teams. Proven track record in managing enterprise IT environments and operations. Experience in developing IT roadmaps aligned to Company and IT strategies. Experience of IT procurement, licence renewals and vendor management. Experience leading change management and major IT upgrades / deployments. Broad knowledge of all aspects of IT technology, in particular Microsoft OS's, applications, cloud offerings and cyber tools. Flexibility to travel between BRUSH sites. Strong understanding of ITIL frameworks and hands-on experience implementing ITSM best practices. What's in it for you? Competitive salary Holiday allowance starting at 26 days per annum plus bank holidays (pro rata for part time roles) Flexible and Hybrid working options (role dependant) Life insurance - 4 x annual salary Enhanced Company Pension scheme 24/7 free and confidential Employee Assistance Programme GP24 Service - Access to remote, private GP services 24/7, 365 days a year plus Second Medical Opinions. BRUSHRewards - Discover plenty of ways to get more active and make great savings on everyday essentials as well as gifts for loved ones, holidays and special treats for yourself. Family friendly policies including Enhanced Maternity/Paternity Bike2work scheme Long Service Awards Developing our people is important to us - we support and encourage development by offering ongoing professional development and training. About The Organisation BRUSH Group provide agile and adaptive engineering solutions and products, including consultancy services, design, and project management as well as award-winning product technology, to a wide range of projects.A chosen partner for national and regional power generation and distribution network operators, through innovation and a commitment to delivering solutions that address grid-resilience and drive system change, we support the global drive to net-zero, helping create a future-proof Infrastructure.
IT/OT Security Architect Utilities Predominantly remote: 1-2 days per month in Warwick 6 months+ £750 per day In short: We require a strong Security Architect who has worked in an Operational Technology environment to support on a number of programmes covering network refresh, AI and Adoption, Cloud. This role would suit a generalist with broad experience. In full: The Security Architect is required to support the digital capabilities within the ET project portfolio. The role will work across design and delivery activity to ensure security is considered early and consistently through the lifecycle. Some experience in operational technology, substations, or other critical infrastructure environments would be strongly preferred, as the digital capabilities being secured will underpin these areas. The ideal candidate should be comfortable working with a range of stakeholders across architecture, engineering, delivery, and assurance. Desired experience and requirements Strong background in security architecture, ideally within complex enterprise or critical infrastructure environments. Experience supporting project portfolios or multiple concurrent change initiatives. Familiarity with OT environments, substations, or industrial control system contexts. Ability to review designs and identify security risks, control gaps, and remediation actions. Understanding of security principles such as network segmentation, identity and access management, encryption, logging, monitoring, and secure remote access. Ability to translate technical risks into clear recommendations for delivery teams and decision-makers. Experience working collaboratively with architects, engineers, project managers, and operational stakeholders. Strong documentation and communication skills, including the ability to produce concise architecture or assurance outputs. Candidates will ideally show evidence of the above in their CV in order to be considered. Please be advised if you haven't heard from us within 48 hours then unfortunately your application has not been successful on this occasion, we may however keep your details on file for any suitable future vacancies and contact you accordingly. Pontoon is an employment consultancy and operates as an equal opportunities employer. We use generative AI tools to support our candidate screening process. This helps us ensure a fair, consistent, and efficient experience for all applicants. Rest assured, all final decisions are made by our hiring team, and your application will be reviewed with care and attention.
Apr 21, 2026
Contractor
IT/OT Security Architect Utilities Predominantly remote: 1-2 days per month in Warwick 6 months+ £750 per day In short: We require a strong Security Architect who has worked in an Operational Technology environment to support on a number of programmes covering network refresh, AI and Adoption, Cloud. This role would suit a generalist with broad experience. In full: The Security Architect is required to support the digital capabilities within the ET project portfolio. The role will work across design and delivery activity to ensure security is considered early and consistently through the lifecycle. Some experience in operational technology, substations, or other critical infrastructure environments would be strongly preferred, as the digital capabilities being secured will underpin these areas. The ideal candidate should be comfortable working with a range of stakeholders across architecture, engineering, delivery, and assurance. Desired experience and requirements Strong background in security architecture, ideally within complex enterprise or critical infrastructure environments. Experience supporting project portfolios or multiple concurrent change initiatives. Familiarity with OT environments, substations, or industrial control system contexts. Ability to review designs and identify security risks, control gaps, and remediation actions. Understanding of security principles such as network segmentation, identity and access management, encryption, logging, monitoring, and secure remote access. Ability to translate technical risks into clear recommendations for delivery teams and decision-makers. Experience working collaboratively with architects, engineers, project managers, and operational stakeholders. Strong documentation and communication skills, including the ability to produce concise architecture or assurance outputs. Candidates will ideally show evidence of the above in their CV in order to be considered. Please be advised if you haven't heard from us within 48 hours then unfortunately your application has not been successful on this occasion, we may however keep your details on file for any suitable future vacancies and contact you accordingly. Pontoon is an employment consultancy and operates as an equal opportunities employer. We use generative AI tools to support our candidate screening process. This helps us ensure a fair, consistent, and efficient experience for all applicants. Rest assured, all final decisions are made by our hiring team, and your application will be reviewed with care and attention.
DevOps Engineer Imagine a role where your expertise sets technical direction, influences engineering culture, and shapes how modern cloud platforms are built and operated. This is an opportunity to join a forward-thinking organisation where your experience, judgement, and leadership will have a lasting impact. As a DevOps Engineer , you will play a key role in defining and advancing the DevOps strategy across the organisation. Acting as a technical authority, you will partner closely with engineering, product, and architecture teams-both onshore and offshore-to implement best-in-class DevOps practices and evolve a modern, serverless AWS platform. You will have significant influence over tooling, architecture, and ways of working, helping to mature the DevOps function and embedding reliability, security, and automation at scale. Key Responsibilities Provide technical leadership and subject matter expertise across DevOps and cloud engineering Influence architectural and technology decisions, particularly within AWS serverless ecosystems Design, build and evolve robust CI/CD pipelines to support rapid, reliable software delivery Partner with development teams to ensure solutions are scalable, resilient, and production-ready Champion reliability engineering practices, including monitoring, alerting, and incident response Drive high availability and operational excellence through proactive troubleshooting and optimisation Define and enforce Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and Immutable Infrastructure standards Lead and contribute to design reviews, architectural discussions and code reviews Establish strong security practices, ensuring systems and data are protected by design Mentor and support engineers, fostering collaboration, quality, and continuous improvement Stay ahead of emerging DevOps and cloud technologies, introducing improvements where valuable What We're Looking For Significant experience in DevOps or Platform Engineering roles within cloud-native environments Strong software engineering background, preferably with hands-on development experience Ability to balance strategic thinking with hands-on delivery A pragmatic, collaborative approach with excellent communication and stakeholder-management skills A platform-engineering mindset, with deep understanding of trade-offs and designing for failure Strong, hands-on AWS experience, including: Lambda, DynamoDB, AWS SAM Solid networking and security knowledge, including VPCs, security groups and VPNs Technologies You'll Work With AWS Cloud Services & AWS Developer Tools JavaScript / TypeScript & Node.js SQL Git Docker & ECS Serverless Framework Developer security platforms This is a senior-level opportunity to shape platforms, influence engineering standards, and play a central role in delivering high-quality, cloud-native solutions at scale. If you're ready to lead, influence, and build the future of DevOps, we'd love to hear from you.
Apr 21, 2026
Full time
DevOps Engineer Imagine a role where your expertise sets technical direction, influences engineering culture, and shapes how modern cloud platforms are built and operated. This is an opportunity to join a forward-thinking organisation where your experience, judgement, and leadership will have a lasting impact. As a DevOps Engineer , you will play a key role in defining and advancing the DevOps strategy across the organisation. Acting as a technical authority, you will partner closely with engineering, product, and architecture teams-both onshore and offshore-to implement best-in-class DevOps practices and evolve a modern, serverless AWS platform. You will have significant influence over tooling, architecture, and ways of working, helping to mature the DevOps function and embedding reliability, security, and automation at scale. Key Responsibilities Provide technical leadership and subject matter expertise across DevOps and cloud engineering Influence architectural and technology decisions, particularly within AWS serverless ecosystems Design, build and evolve robust CI/CD pipelines to support rapid, reliable software delivery Partner with development teams to ensure solutions are scalable, resilient, and production-ready Champion reliability engineering practices, including monitoring, alerting, and incident response Drive high availability and operational excellence through proactive troubleshooting and optimisation Define and enforce Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and Immutable Infrastructure standards Lead and contribute to design reviews, architectural discussions and code reviews Establish strong security practices, ensuring systems and data are protected by design Mentor and support engineers, fostering collaboration, quality, and continuous improvement Stay ahead of emerging DevOps and cloud technologies, introducing improvements where valuable What We're Looking For Significant experience in DevOps or Platform Engineering roles within cloud-native environments Strong software engineering background, preferably with hands-on development experience Ability to balance strategic thinking with hands-on delivery A pragmatic, collaborative approach with excellent communication and stakeholder-management skills A platform-engineering mindset, with deep understanding of trade-offs and designing for failure Strong, hands-on AWS experience, including: Lambda, DynamoDB, AWS SAM Solid networking and security knowledge, including VPCs, security groups and VPNs Technologies You'll Work With AWS Cloud Services & AWS Developer Tools JavaScript / TypeScript & Node.js SQL Git Docker & ECS Serverless Framework Developer security platforms This is a senior-level opportunity to shape platforms, influence engineering standards, and play a central role in delivering high-quality, cloud-native solutions at scale. If you're ready to lead, influence, and build the future of DevOps, we'd love to hear from you.
Snowflake Infrastructure Specialist 7/8-month contract - Inside IR35 - up to £550 per day London based - hybrid working - 2 days a week on site Insurance sector Role Overview We are seeking an experienced Snowflake Infrastructure Specialist to support our Infrastructure Delivery team on a contract basis. This role will be heavily focused on the infrastructure and platform engineering aspects of Snowflake, with an emphasis on automation, security, and scalable deployment practices. The successful candidate will work closely with platform, DevOps, and data engineering teams to ensure a robust, secure, and fully automated Snowflake environment. Key Responsibilities Design, implement, and manage Snowflake infrastructure with a strong focus on security, scalability, and automation. Implement and manage Snowflake RBAC (Role-Based Access Control), including roles, users, warehouses, and database-level security. Automate deployment and management of Snowflake database objects (databases, schemas, roles, warehouses, grants). Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines for Snowflake infrastructure and object deployments. Develop and maintain Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Terraform for Snowflake resources. Collaborate with DevOps and platform teams to integrate Snowflake deployments into enterprise CI/CD standards. Ensure compliance with organisational security, audit, and governance requirements. Troubleshoot and resolve infrastructure and deployment-related issues within Snowflake. Provide documentation and knowledge transfer to internal teams. Required Skills and Experience Strong hands-on experience with Snowflake, specifically from an infrastructure and platform engineering perspective. Proven experience implementing and managing Snowflake RBAC models. Solid experience using Terraform for provisioning and managing Snowflake resources. Experience building and supporting CI/CD pipelines (e.g., Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, or similar). Strong understanding of Infrastructure as Code, automation, and DevOps best practices. Experience deploying Snowflake database objects in a controlled and automated manner. Good understanding of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP) in relation to Snowflake deployments. Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills. Desirable Skills Experience working within regulated or highly governed environments. Exposure to data platform operations or data engineering teams. Familiarity with release management and change control processes. Prior experience working in large-scale enterprise environments. Disclaimer: This vacancy is being advertised by either Advanced Resource Managers Limited, Advanced Resource Managers IT Limited or Advanced Resource Managers Engineering Limited ("ARM"). ARM is a specialist talent acquisition and management consultancy. We provide technical contingency recruitment and a portfolio of more complex resource solutions. Our specialist recruitment divisions cover the entire technical arena, including some of the most economically and strategically important industries in the UK and the world today. We will never send your CV without your permission. Where the role is marked as Outside IR35 in the advertisement this is subject to receipt of a final Status Determination Statement from the end Client and may be subject to change.
Apr 21, 2026
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Snowflake Infrastructure Specialist 7/8-month contract - Inside IR35 - up to £550 per day London based - hybrid working - 2 days a week on site Insurance sector Role Overview We are seeking an experienced Snowflake Infrastructure Specialist to support our Infrastructure Delivery team on a contract basis. This role will be heavily focused on the infrastructure and platform engineering aspects of Snowflake, with an emphasis on automation, security, and scalable deployment practices. The successful candidate will work closely with platform, DevOps, and data engineering teams to ensure a robust, secure, and fully automated Snowflake environment. Key Responsibilities Design, implement, and manage Snowflake infrastructure with a strong focus on security, scalability, and automation. Implement and manage Snowflake RBAC (Role-Based Access Control), including roles, users, warehouses, and database-level security. Automate deployment and management of Snowflake database objects (databases, schemas, roles, warehouses, grants). Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines for Snowflake infrastructure and object deployments. Develop and maintain Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Terraform for Snowflake resources. Collaborate with DevOps and platform teams to integrate Snowflake deployments into enterprise CI/CD standards. Ensure compliance with organisational security, audit, and governance requirements. Troubleshoot and resolve infrastructure and deployment-related issues within Snowflake. Provide documentation and knowledge transfer to internal teams. Required Skills and Experience Strong hands-on experience with Snowflake, specifically from an infrastructure and platform engineering perspective. Proven experience implementing and managing Snowflake RBAC models. Solid experience using Terraform for provisioning and managing Snowflake resources. Experience building and supporting CI/CD pipelines (e.g., Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, or similar). Strong understanding of Infrastructure as Code, automation, and DevOps best practices. Experience deploying Snowflake database objects in a controlled and automated manner. Good understanding of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP) in relation to Snowflake deployments. Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills. Desirable Skills Experience working within regulated or highly governed environments. Exposure to data platform operations or data engineering teams. Familiarity with release management and change control processes. Prior experience working in large-scale enterprise environments. Disclaimer: This vacancy is being advertised by either Advanced Resource Managers Limited, Advanced Resource Managers IT Limited or Advanced Resource Managers Engineering Limited ("ARM"). ARM is a specialist talent acquisition and management consultancy. We provide technical contingency recruitment and a portfolio of more complex resource solutions. Our specialist recruitment divisions cover the entire technical arena, including some of the most economically and strategically important industries in the UK and the world today. We will never send your CV without your permission. Where the role is marked as Outside IR35 in the advertisement this is subject to receipt of a final Status Determination Statement from the end Client and may be subject to change.
IT Infrastructure Manager - Hands On - On-Site Location: Southend-on-Sea. On-Site 5 days a week Salary: Circa £60,000 + benefits Are you an Infrastructure Manager who enjoys staying close to the tech while leading a team? This is a hands-on leadership role within a growing organisation where you'll take ownership of core infrastructure, lead a small team, and play a key role in modernisation and cloud migration initiatives. The Opportunity This is a newly created role due to growth, offering the chance to take ownership of a global infrastructure environment spanning multiple sites. You'll lead a team of engineers while also managing offshore resource, ensuring high levels of service delivery across the business. You'll be central to everything from incident management and support through to project delivery and cloud transformation , with real autonomy and visibility across the organisation. Key Responsibilities Lead and manage a small infrastructure team (circa 3 engineers) plus offshore resource Own incident and problem management , acting as the escalation point through to resolution Deliver reliable infrastructure support across multiple global sites Drive service delivery standards and continuous improvement Lead and contribute to infrastructure projects , including cloud migration Oversee hardware, systems, networks, and core IT services Collaborate with wider IT and business teams to ensure a stable, secure environment What We're Looking For Proven experience managing multi-site infrastructure environments (5+ locations, ideally global) Strong background across on-prem and cloud infrastructure (Azure/M365) Hands-on approach to incident and problem management - not purely a delegator Experience leading teams and managing third-party/offshore resource Strong understanding of networking, virtualisation, and enterprise systems Ability to balance operational support with project delivery Key Traits Strong ownership mindset - sees issues through to resolution Comfortable working in a fast-paced, evolving environment Strong communication skills across technical and non-technical stakeholders Proactive, organised, and solutions-focused Additional Info This is an ON-SITE role. 5 days a week onsite in Southend on Sea. Occasional international travel Time off in lieu for out-of-hours work Why Join? Opportunity to step into a high-impact leadership role with real ownership Blend of hands-on technical work and team leadership Involvement in cloud migration and infrastructure transformation projects Stable business with a global footprint and growing IT function Apply now or get in touch for a confidential discussion to learn more about the role and long-term progression opportunities. Spectrum IT Recruitment (South) Limited is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
Apr 21, 2026
Full time
IT Infrastructure Manager - Hands On - On-Site Location: Southend-on-Sea. On-Site 5 days a week Salary: Circa £60,000 + benefits Are you an Infrastructure Manager who enjoys staying close to the tech while leading a team? This is a hands-on leadership role within a growing organisation where you'll take ownership of core infrastructure, lead a small team, and play a key role in modernisation and cloud migration initiatives. The Opportunity This is a newly created role due to growth, offering the chance to take ownership of a global infrastructure environment spanning multiple sites. You'll lead a team of engineers while also managing offshore resource, ensuring high levels of service delivery across the business. You'll be central to everything from incident management and support through to project delivery and cloud transformation , with real autonomy and visibility across the organisation. Key Responsibilities Lead and manage a small infrastructure team (circa 3 engineers) plus offshore resource Own incident and problem management , acting as the escalation point through to resolution Deliver reliable infrastructure support across multiple global sites Drive service delivery standards and continuous improvement Lead and contribute to infrastructure projects , including cloud migration Oversee hardware, systems, networks, and core IT services Collaborate with wider IT and business teams to ensure a stable, secure environment What We're Looking For Proven experience managing multi-site infrastructure environments (5+ locations, ideally global) Strong background across on-prem and cloud infrastructure (Azure/M365) Hands-on approach to incident and problem management - not purely a delegator Experience leading teams and managing third-party/offshore resource Strong understanding of networking, virtualisation, and enterprise systems Ability to balance operational support with project delivery Key Traits Strong ownership mindset - sees issues through to resolution Comfortable working in a fast-paced, evolving environment Strong communication skills across technical and non-technical stakeholders Proactive, organised, and solutions-focused Additional Info This is an ON-SITE role. 5 days a week onsite in Southend on Sea. Occasional international travel Time off in lieu for out-of-hours work Why Join? Opportunity to step into a high-impact leadership role with real ownership Blend of hands-on technical work and team leadership Involvement in cloud migration and infrastructure transformation projects Stable business with a global footprint and growing IT function Apply now or get in touch for a confidential discussion to learn more about the role and long-term progression opportunities. Spectrum IT Recruitment (South) Limited is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
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Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear
Senior Infrastructure Engineer NetDevOps Contract: Until 31/03/2027 Rate: Up to £650/day (Inside IR35, Umbrella) Location: Newcastle (preferred), Manchester, Leeds, Birmingham, Blackpool Peel Park Hybrid: 60% on-site (3 days) Clearance: Active SC required Interview: Single stage (MS Teams) Overview We re looking for a Senior Infrastructure Engineer (NetDevOps) to design and deliver large-scale enterprise network infrastructure across hybrid and cloud environments. This is a hands-on engineering role focused on building, automating, and improving modern network platforms not operations or pure SRE work. You ll work closely with Architecture, Cloud, and Engineering teams to deliver secure, scalable, and highly available solutions. Key Responsibilities Design and deliver enterprise network infrastructure (on-prem, hybrid, cloud) Build secure network traffic flows and high-availability services Implement hybrid connectivity across Azure, AWS, or OCI Manage Palo Alto firewall policies in line with Zero Trust principles Work with routing, segmentation, VXLAN/EVPN, and load balancing (F5) Develop network automation using Python, Ansible, and IaC (Terraform) Use Git and CI/CD pipelines (e.g. GitLab) for automation and delivery Collaborate with architecture and platform teams on solution design Essential Skills Strong enterprise networking (BGP, OSPF, complex routing environments) Hands-on Palo Alto firewall experience VXLAN/EVPN, VRF segmentation, multi-site networks Experience with at least one cloud platform (Azure/AWS/OCI) Network automation (Python, Ansible, IaC) CI/CD and Git-based workflow Experience Required Senior-level Network / Infrastructure Engineer background Proven delivery of engineered solutions (not just operations/support) Experience in large-scale or regulated environments Active SC Clearance Nice to Have SD-WAN Aruba ClearPass / Central F5 BIG-IP Experience modernising legacy networks Note Not suitable for candidates focused purely on operations, incident management, or SRE-only roles. This is a true engineering-focused NetDevOps position.
Apr 21, 2026
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Senior Infrastructure Engineer NetDevOps Contract: Until 31/03/2027 Rate: Up to £650/day (Inside IR35, Umbrella) Location: Newcastle (preferred), Manchester, Leeds, Birmingham, Blackpool Peel Park Hybrid: 60% on-site (3 days) Clearance: Active SC required Interview: Single stage (MS Teams) Overview We re looking for a Senior Infrastructure Engineer (NetDevOps) to design and deliver large-scale enterprise network infrastructure across hybrid and cloud environments. This is a hands-on engineering role focused on building, automating, and improving modern network platforms not operations or pure SRE work. You ll work closely with Architecture, Cloud, and Engineering teams to deliver secure, scalable, and highly available solutions. Key Responsibilities Design and deliver enterprise network infrastructure (on-prem, hybrid, cloud) Build secure network traffic flows and high-availability services Implement hybrid connectivity across Azure, AWS, or OCI Manage Palo Alto firewall policies in line with Zero Trust principles Work with routing, segmentation, VXLAN/EVPN, and load balancing (F5) Develop network automation using Python, Ansible, and IaC (Terraform) Use Git and CI/CD pipelines (e.g. GitLab) for automation and delivery Collaborate with architecture and platform teams on solution design Essential Skills Strong enterprise networking (BGP, OSPF, complex routing environments) Hands-on Palo Alto firewall experience VXLAN/EVPN, VRF segmentation, multi-site networks Experience with at least one cloud platform (Azure/AWS/OCI) Network automation (Python, Ansible, IaC) CI/CD and Git-based workflow Experience Required Senior-level Network / Infrastructure Engineer background Proven delivery of engineered solutions (not just operations/support) Experience in large-scale or regulated environments Active SC Clearance Nice to Have SD-WAN Aruba ClearPass / Central F5 BIG-IP Experience modernising legacy networks Note Not suitable for candidates focused purely on operations, incident management, or SRE-only roles. This is a true engineering-focused NetDevOps position.
Senior Kotlin Engineer Ncounter is supporting a leading organisation within the publishing and media space as they look to strengthen their backend engineering capability. This team is responsible for building and evolving platforms that aggregate, process and distribute large-scale editorial and content datasets, enabling internal teams and external partners to access high-quality, structured information in near real time. You will join a highly capable engineering function focused on delivering scalable backend services, working across API development and Kotlin-based microservices that power content ingestion, indexing and distribution workflows. The environment is data intensive, with a strong emphasis on performance, reliability and clean service design across a modern cloud architecture. Key requirements: • 3-4 years commercial experience with Kotlin, or strong Java (8/11) with a desire to transition • 7+ years working across JVM-based backend development • Strong experience with Spring Boot and building RESTful or GraphQL services • Solid understanding of relational databases such as PostgreSQL or MySQL • Experience working within BDD or TDD environments, alongside CI/CD tooling such as CircleCI • Exposure to AWS services including Lambda, DynamoDB, SQS, RDS and CloudWatch, alongside infrastructure as code tools such as Terraform • Familiarity with ORM frameworks such as Hibernate or JOOQ This role will see you take ownership of key backend components within a wider content and publishing platform, contributing to the development of new services and improving existing systems that manage complex data pipelines. You will work closely with other engineers, product stakeholders and data specialists to ensure content is processed efficiently and made accessible in a consistent, scalable way. The team places strong value on engineering best practice, collaboration and continuous improvement, offering an environment where you can have a genuine impact on the direction of the platform and the evolution of its architecture. If you are interested in building robust backend systems within a data-driven publishing environment, please get in touch to discuss further.
Apr 21, 2026
Full time
Senior Kotlin Engineer Ncounter is supporting a leading organisation within the publishing and media space as they look to strengthen their backend engineering capability. This team is responsible for building and evolving platforms that aggregate, process and distribute large-scale editorial and content datasets, enabling internal teams and external partners to access high-quality, structured information in near real time. You will join a highly capable engineering function focused on delivering scalable backend services, working across API development and Kotlin-based microservices that power content ingestion, indexing and distribution workflows. The environment is data intensive, with a strong emphasis on performance, reliability and clean service design across a modern cloud architecture. Key requirements: • 3-4 years commercial experience with Kotlin, or strong Java (8/11) with a desire to transition • 7+ years working across JVM-based backend development • Strong experience with Spring Boot and building RESTful or GraphQL services • Solid understanding of relational databases such as PostgreSQL or MySQL • Experience working within BDD or TDD environments, alongside CI/CD tooling such as CircleCI • Exposure to AWS services including Lambda, DynamoDB, SQS, RDS and CloudWatch, alongside infrastructure as code tools such as Terraform • Familiarity with ORM frameworks such as Hibernate or JOOQ This role will see you take ownership of key backend components within a wider content and publishing platform, contributing to the development of new services and improving existing systems that manage complex data pipelines. You will work closely with other engineers, product stakeholders and data specialists to ensure content is processed efficiently and made accessible in a consistent, scalable way. The team places strong value on engineering best practice, collaboration and continuous improvement, offering an environment where you can have a genuine impact on the direction of the platform and the evolution of its architecture. If you are interested in building robust backend systems within a data-driven publishing environment, please get in touch to discuss further.
A Japanese IT company is currently recruiting a Japanese speaking IT Support Engineer to join their infrastructure support team in London. In this role, you will be responsible for providing first-level technical support to end users, ensuring timely resolution of IT-related issues and maintaining a high level of customer satisfaction. The role will suit someone who has +3 years of IT engineer experience. There may be opportunities for business travel within London, and to other overseas locations. - Eligible applicants: - (O) Eligible visa: Permanent residence, Spouse, Partner, YMS, Graduate - (X) NOT eligible: Student visa, Requiring visa sponsorship Work type: Hybrid working e (2 days in office, 3 days remote; onsite visits as required) Visa support: Visa support may be considered depending on experience - TYPE: Permanent, full-time WORKING HOURS: 9:00-17:00 from Monday to Friday ( A shift from 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. required for specific clients) SALARY: £28-33k, depending on experience START: ASAP LOCATION: London IT Helpdesk Engineer - Main Responsibilities: • Provide first-line support for hardware, software, and network-related issues • Respond to user inquiries via phone, email, and ticketing system • Diagnose and troubleshoot technical problems following standard procedures • Escalate unresolved issues to second- or third-level support teams • Document incidents, service requests, and resolutions accurately IT Helpdesk Engineer - Ideal Candidate: • At least 3 years of IT engineer experience • Basic knowledge of operating systems (Windows) • Familiarity with Microsoft 365 and common business applications • Business level of fluency in both English and Japanese • Strong communication and customer service skills • Ability to work independently and as part of a team • Problem-solving mindset • Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure) or operating network equipment would be advantageous We may consider applications from people on YMS and graduate visas, depending on their experience. For LinkedIn When contacting us, please include the job reference number (Ref: MK47295) at the top of your message. If your application is successful, you will be contacted within two business days. We regret that due to the high volume of applications we receive we cannot provide feedback on individual CVs.
Apr 21, 2026
Full time
A Japanese IT company is currently recruiting a Japanese speaking IT Support Engineer to join their infrastructure support team in London. In this role, you will be responsible for providing first-level technical support to end users, ensuring timely resolution of IT-related issues and maintaining a high level of customer satisfaction. The role will suit someone who has +3 years of IT engineer experience. There may be opportunities for business travel within London, and to other overseas locations. - Eligible applicants: - (O) Eligible visa: Permanent residence, Spouse, Partner, YMS, Graduate - (X) NOT eligible: Student visa, Requiring visa sponsorship Work type: Hybrid working e (2 days in office, 3 days remote; onsite visits as required) Visa support: Visa support may be considered depending on experience - TYPE: Permanent, full-time WORKING HOURS: 9:00-17:00 from Monday to Friday ( A shift from 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. required for specific clients) SALARY: £28-33k, depending on experience START: ASAP LOCATION: London IT Helpdesk Engineer - Main Responsibilities: • Provide first-line support for hardware, software, and network-related issues • Respond to user inquiries via phone, email, and ticketing system • Diagnose and troubleshoot technical problems following standard procedures • Escalate unresolved issues to second- or third-level support teams • Document incidents, service requests, and resolutions accurately IT Helpdesk Engineer - Ideal Candidate: • At least 3 years of IT engineer experience • Basic knowledge of operating systems (Windows) • Familiarity with Microsoft 365 and common business applications • Business level of fluency in both English and Japanese • Strong communication and customer service skills • Ability to work independently and as part of a team • Problem-solving mindset • Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure) or operating network equipment would be advantageous We may consider applications from people on YMS and graduate visas, depending on their experience. For LinkedIn When contacting us, please include the job reference number (Ref: MK47295) at the top of your message. If your application is successful, you will be contacted within two business days. We regret that due to the high volume of applications we receive we cannot provide feedback on individual CVs.
IAM Security Architect Permanent - Up to £120k + benefits Location: Hybrid - Cambridge Your new company: A NASDAQ listed semiconductor organisation in the UK is currently looking for an IAM Security Architect to join their ranks. The organisation is very well known in their world and offers strong benefits and hybrid working, as well as share options in the company. The role responsibilities: You'll play a big role in architecting and designing the organisations zero trust IAM infrastructure and policies, as well as guiding the strategy behind how they secure their global workforce. You'll work across IT and Security to define, design, and integrate. Some of the main elements of your roles, in the clients' words: Lead the design and implementation of enterprise Zero Trust IAM architecture across AD, Entra ID, SSO, MFA, PAM, and PKI. Create and maintain Zero Trust IAM security roadmaps, patterns, and reference designs. Supporting and partner with IT, GRC, and Engineering teams to ensure compliance and security standard processes. Evaluate and integrate new identity tools, authentication platforms and access capabilities. Drive continuous improvement through risk assessments, threat modelling, and automation. You will need: Strong practical experience in designing and running Identity and Access Management (IAM) solutions within large-scale, complex environments. Deep knowledge of identity protocols (SAML, OAuth2, OIDC, SCIM, LDAP/AD, PKI). Strong zero trust mindset. Expertise in at least two IAM product areas such as Okta, CyberArk, Ping, or preferably Microsoft Entra ID. Ability to define standards, partner cross-functionally (IT, GRC, Engineering), and drive risk reduction through threat modelling, compliance (NIST, ISO, GDPR), and ongoing optimisation of identity systems. Experience working with cloud identity (Azure, AWS, or GCP). What you'll get in return: This role is available for hybrid working with a typical requirement to work 2 days per week in the Cambridge office. Strong salary with decent benefits. 7% pension - employers contribution PMI and dental Share options. And more! 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
Apr 21, 2026
Full time
IAM Security Architect Permanent - Up to £120k + benefits Location: Hybrid - Cambridge Your new company: A NASDAQ listed semiconductor organisation in the UK is currently looking for an IAM Security Architect to join their ranks. The organisation is very well known in their world and offers strong benefits and hybrid working, as well as share options in the company. The role responsibilities: You'll play a big role in architecting and designing the organisations zero trust IAM infrastructure and policies, as well as guiding the strategy behind how they secure their global workforce. You'll work across IT and Security to define, design, and integrate. Some of the main elements of your roles, in the clients' words: Lead the design and implementation of enterprise Zero Trust IAM architecture across AD, Entra ID, SSO, MFA, PAM, and PKI. Create and maintain Zero Trust IAM security roadmaps, patterns, and reference designs. Supporting and partner with IT, GRC, and Engineering teams to ensure compliance and security standard processes. Evaluate and integrate new identity tools, authentication platforms and access capabilities. Drive continuous improvement through risk assessments, threat modelling, and automation. You will need: Strong practical experience in designing and running Identity and Access Management (IAM) solutions within large-scale, complex environments. Deep knowledge of identity protocols (SAML, OAuth2, OIDC, SCIM, LDAP/AD, PKI). Strong zero trust mindset. Expertise in at least two IAM product areas such as Okta, CyberArk, Ping, or preferably Microsoft Entra ID. Ability to define standards, partner cross-functionally (IT, GRC, Engineering), and drive risk reduction through threat modelling, compliance (NIST, ISO, GDPR), and ongoing optimisation of identity systems. Experience working with cloud identity (Azure, AWS, or GCP). What you'll get in return: This role is available for hybrid working with a typical requirement to work 2 days per week in the Cambridge office. Strong salary with decent benefits. 7% pension - employers contribution PMI and dental Share options. And more! 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
Infrastructure Engineer Leicester Hybrid £45,000-£50,000 About the Role: We're partnering with a highly reputable company based just outside of Leicester to find a talented Infrastructure Engineer. This is a hybrid position, offering 2 days from home after probation. The Opportunity: As an Infrastructure Engineer, you'll be a vital part of the team, working on exciting projects and ensuring the reliability, scalability, and security of IT environments. Key Responsibilities: Designing, implementing, and maintaining server, network, and storage solutions for clients. Providing 3rd line support, resolving complex technical issues efficiently. Managing cloud and hybrid environments, including Azure. Monitoring and maintaining infrastructure to ensure optimal performance and security. Leading infrastructure migrations and upgrades with minimal downtime. Building strong relationships with clients, understanding their needs, and providing tailored solutions. Documenting technical processes and configurations for clarity and compliance. Keeping up-to-date with emerging technologies to recommend innovative solutions. About You: We're looking for someone with a strong technical background, excellent problem-solving skills, and a client-focused mindset. To succeed in this role, you should have: Proven experience in a similar Infrastructure Engineer role. In-depth knowledge of Windows operating systems. Hands-on experience with virtualisation technologies such as VMware or Hyper-V. Expertise in networking, including firewalls, routers, and switches (Cisco or Fortinet preferred). Familiarity with cloud platforms - Azure. Experience with Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, and Group Policy. Understanding of backup and disaster recovery solutions. Strong communication and stakeholder management skills. Relevant certifications (e.g., Microsoft, Cisco, VMware) are advantageous. Infrastructure Engineer Leicester Hybrid £45,000-£50,000 Oscar Associates (UK) Limited is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy. To understand more about what we do with your data please review our privacy policy in the privacy section of the Oscar website.
Apr 21, 2026
Full time
Infrastructure Engineer Leicester Hybrid £45,000-£50,000 About the Role: We're partnering with a highly reputable company based just outside of Leicester to find a talented Infrastructure Engineer. This is a hybrid position, offering 2 days from home after probation. The Opportunity: As an Infrastructure Engineer, you'll be a vital part of the team, working on exciting projects and ensuring the reliability, scalability, and security of IT environments. Key Responsibilities: Designing, implementing, and maintaining server, network, and storage solutions for clients. Providing 3rd line support, resolving complex technical issues efficiently. Managing cloud and hybrid environments, including Azure. Monitoring and maintaining infrastructure to ensure optimal performance and security. Leading infrastructure migrations and upgrades with minimal downtime. Building strong relationships with clients, understanding their needs, and providing tailored solutions. Documenting technical processes and configurations for clarity and compliance. Keeping up-to-date with emerging technologies to recommend innovative solutions. About You: We're looking for someone with a strong technical background, excellent problem-solving skills, and a client-focused mindset. To succeed in this role, you should have: Proven experience in a similar Infrastructure Engineer role. In-depth knowledge of Windows operating systems. Hands-on experience with virtualisation technologies such as VMware or Hyper-V. Expertise in networking, including firewalls, routers, and switches (Cisco or Fortinet preferred). Familiarity with cloud platforms - Azure. Experience with Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, and Group Policy. Understanding of backup and disaster recovery solutions. Strong communication and stakeholder management skills. Relevant certifications (e.g., Microsoft, Cisco, VMware) are advantageous. Infrastructure Engineer Leicester Hybrid £45,000-£50,000 Oscar Associates (UK) Limited is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy. To understand more about what we do with your data please review our privacy policy in the privacy section of the Oscar website.
Our client, an established risk management company, is currently recruiting a DevOps Engineer to join their organisation. The DevOps Engineer will be responsible for DevOps principles within the company, driving process improvements and advancing automation across the SDLC for both infrastructure and software delivery. Key Responsibilities for the DevOps Engineer: Assist in the evolution of our DevOps function and practices, aligning them to industry best standards whilst facilitating and educating our development teams Design, architect, and enhance Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) pipelines using Azure DevOps, ensuring they are scalable, secure, and optimized for both application deployment and infrastructure provisioning Develop and manage complex cloud infrastructure using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools such as Terraform, Azure Resource Manager (ARM) templates, or Bicep, while ensuring best practices are followed Take part in the design, implementation and maintenance of scalable, resilient and secure infrastructure within Kubernetes Skills Required for the DevOps Engineer: 4+ years of experience in IT platforms, infrastructure engineering, or software development, with 2+ years of experience within a DevOps capacity focusing on cloud and process automation and infrastructure design Extensive proficiency within Microsoft Azure with deep hands-on experience in designing, deploying, and managing resilient infrastructure to Microsoft best practices Proven experience managing Azure DevOps and its features, including implementing CI/CD pipelines, branch policies, repositories/repo structure and driving best practice for usage and workflows Skilled in Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools such as Terraform, Helm, ARM templates, or Bicep. (AWS exposure is a bonus) Strong knowledge in containerization technologies such as Docker, and Kubernetes (AKS), with experience in deploying, scaling, and managing containerized workloads in production environments and their supporting infrastructure layer Strong communication skills Please apply as directed!
Apr 21, 2026
Full time
Our client, an established risk management company, is currently recruiting a DevOps Engineer to join their organisation. The DevOps Engineer will be responsible for DevOps principles within the company, driving process improvements and advancing automation across the SDLC for both infrastructure and software delivery. Key Responsibilities for the DevOps Engineer: Assist in the evolution of our DevOps function and practices, aligning them to industry best standards whilst facilitating and educating our development teams Design, architect, and enhance Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) pipelines using Azure DevOps, ensuring they are scalable, secure, and optimized for both application deployment and infrastructure provisioning Develop and manage complex cloud infrastructure using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools such as Terraform, Azure Resource Manager (ARM) templates, or Bicep, while ensuring best practices are followed Take part in the design, implementation and maintenance of scalable, resilient and secure infrastructure within Kubernetes Skills Required for the DevOps Engineer: 4+ years of experience in IT platforms, infrastructure engineering, or software development, with 2+ years of experience within a DevOps capacity focusing on cloud and process automation and infrastructure design Extensive proficiency within Microsoft Azure with deep hands-on experience in designing, deploying, and managing resilient infrastructure to Microsoft best practices Proven experience managing Azure DevOps and its features, including implementing CI/CD pipelines, branch policies, repositories/repo structure and driving best practice for usage and workflows Skilled in Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools such as Terraform, Helm, ARM templates, or Bicep. (AWS exposure is a bonus) Strong knowledge in containerization technologies such as Docker, and Kubernetes (AKS), with experience in deploying, scaling, and managing containerized workloads in production environments and their supporting infrastructure layer Strong communication skills Please apply as directed!
We are currently working with a Cambridge-based technology company that is looking to add an experienced IT Infrastructure Engineer to their team on a full-time, permanent basis. Key responsibilities will include: Act as the main point of contact for 1st / 2nd line support issues. Oversee and develop the companies existing infrastructure. Management of networks and cloud-based infrastructure Support with security and compliance policies. Assist with ranging IT projects including new tools and system implemenations. Help with managing suppliers and equipment procurement. The Successful candidate will have: 3+ years experience in a similar role supporting cloud-based infrastructure position. Experience inece with RedHat, Linux and windows systems. Degree qualified in Engineer/Physical Science or similar field. Strong attention to detail. Experience with supporting on security best practises. Strong understanding of VPNs, Ipv4 and DNS. Experience acting as main point of contact for 1st and 2nd line issues. If this role looks like your next challenge, please contact Ben ASAP or apply via this advert! We endeavour to reply to every candidate, every time but if you haven't heard back within 10 days, please understand that you have unfortunately been unsuccessful for this position, or the position has been filled. Please call the office or send an email to discuss other potential positions.
Apr 21, 2026
Full time
We are currently working with a Cambridge-based technology company that is looking to add an experienced IT Infrastructure Engineer to their team on a full-time, permanent basis. Key responsibilities will include: Act as the main point of contact for 1st / 2nd line support issues. Oversee and develop the companies existing infrastructure. Management of networks and cloud-based infrastructure Support with security and compliance policies. Assist with ranging IT projects including new tools and system implemenations. Help with managing suppliers and equipment procurement. The Successful candidate will have: 3+ years experience in a similar role supporting cloud-based infrastructure position. Experience inece with RedHat, Linux and windows systems. Degree qualified in Engineer/Physical Science or similar field. Strong attention to detail. Experience with supporting on security best practises. Strong understanding of VPNs, Ipv4 and DNS. Experience acting as main point of contact for 1st and 2nd line issues. If this role looks like your next challenge, please contact Ben ASAP or apply via this advert! We endeavour to reply to every candidate, every time but if you haven't heard back within 10 days, please understand that you have unfortunately been unsuccessful for this position, or the position has been filled. Please call the office or send an email to discuss other potential positions.
Role: Network & Security Engineer - CISCO / ISE Contract Rate: £380 - £420 per day PAYE - Inside IR35 Contract Role: 6 months Location: Didcot - Oxfordshire Hybrid role 3 days on site / 2 WFH ROLE OVERVIEW Our client are looking for an experienced, fully hands-on Level 3 engineer to strengthen our infrastructure and network security operations capability. This is a senior technical delivery role - not a design-only or advisory position. You will be expected to configure, troubleshoot, and resolve complex issues across Cisco security suite, networking, security appliances, server infrastructure, and hybrid-cloud connectivity with minimal supervision. The environment spans a multi-building campus network, data-centre infrastructure, SD-WAN fabric, cloud gateway controllers, and enterprise security platforms. You will work closely with leaders in IT Operations to maintain service availability and to assist in fast tracking their infrastructure transformation. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Network Engineering & Operations Configure, deploy, and troubleshoot campus and data-centre 100Gbps switching Execute network switch rollouts including hardware racking, cabling to standard, patch-panel termination, and fibre patching. Perform structured cabinet clean-ups: re-patching copper and fibre runs, labelling, cable management, and documentation updates. Support and maintain the eBGP routing fabric across multiple sites Configure and monitor QoS profiles for mixed multigigabit, 10G/100G, and uplink interfaces. Security Infrastructure Fast track our implementation of a 5 node Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE) build for 802.1X, RADIUS, MAB, and posture policy enforcement. Manage Cisco Secure Email (formerly IronPort/ESA) including message tracking, content filters, outbreak filters, DLP policies, and quarantine management. Support enterprise firewall platforms including rule-set changes, tunnel maintenance, and policy audits. SD-WAN & Hybrid Cloud Support and maintain Cisco SD-WAN (vManage/vSmart/vBond) fabric, including device onboarding, template management, and policy configuration. Assist with Cloud OnRamp for Multicloud connectivity (AWS / Azure), including gateway controller health checks and tunnel monitoring. Troubleshoot overlay/underlay issues, BFD sessions, OMP route propagation, and control-plane connectivity. Server & Infrastructure Maintenance Perform scheduled server patching and updates across Windows Server environments Apply Linux server updates and patches where required (Ubuntu) - desirable but not essential. Support virtualisation platforms (Proxmox) for routine maintenance tasks during out-of-hours windows. Documentation & Standards Maintain accurate network diagrams, IP address management records, and change-log documentation. Follow and contribute to standard operating procedures, change-management processes, and post-implementation reviews. Provide clear handover notes and shift reports for weekday engineering teams. ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS CCNP Routing & Switching / Enterprise (current or expired with demonstrable expert-level knowledge). Strong hands-on experience with Cisco ISE deployment, policy configuration, and troubleshooting. Proven experience administering Cisco Secure Email / IronPort (ESA/SMA). Solid working knowledge of enterprise firewall management (Cisco ASA, Firepower/FTD, or comparable). Experience with Cisco SD-WAN (Viptela) architecture, including vManage operations and C8000-series router onboarding. ENSDWI trained or demonstrably operating at that level across SD-WAN, security, and wireless integration. Comfortable with physical infrastructure work: racking, stacking, copper/fibre patching, and cabinet standards. Windows Server patching and administration experience. Methodical approach to change management and documentation. Willing to work on-site at Milton Park on a weekend or flexible shift pattern as outlined above. DESIRABLE SKILLS Linux server administration (Ubuntu) - patching, package management, systemd services. Cisco CCIE written or lab (any track) - indicative of depth of knowledge. Experience with hybrid-cloud gateway controllers and Cloud OnRamp (AWS, Azure). Virtualisation platform experience (Proxmox). Familiarity with network observability and monitoring tooling (e.g., Datadog). Scripting/automation skills (Ansible, PowerShell) for network or server tasks. INDIT Planet Recruitment acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. Planet Recruitment is an Equal Opportunities Employer. By applying for this role your details will be submitted to Planet Recruitment. Our Candidate Privacy Information Statement explains how we will use your information. Only candidates with the relevant skills and experience will be contacted after application, if you do not hear back from us within 7 days you have unfortunately been unsuccessful in your application. Please note that no terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate on the grounds of a person's gender, marital status, race, religion, colour, age, disability or sexual orientation. Every candidate will be assessed only in accordance with their merits, qualifications and abilities to perform the duties of the position.
Apr 21, 2026
Full time
Role: Network & Security Engineer - CISCO / ISE Contract Rate: £380 - £420 per day PAYE - Inside IR35 Contract Role: 6 months Location: Didcot - Oxfordshire Hybrid role 3 days on site / 2 WFH ROLE OVERVIEW Our client are looking for an experienced, fully hands-on Level 3 engineer to strengthen our infrastructure and network security operations capability. This is a senior technical delivery role - not a design-only or advisory position. You will be expected to configure, troubleshoot, and resolve complex issues across Cisco security suite, networking, security appliances, server infrastructure, and hybrid-cloud connectivity with minimal supervision. The environment spans a multi-building campus network, data-centre infrastructure, SD-WAN fabric, cloud gateway controllers, and enterprise security platforms. You will work closely with leaders in IT Operations to maintain service availability and to assist in fast tracking their infrastructure transformation. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Network Engineering & Operations Configure, deploy, and troubleshoot campus and data-centre 100Gbps switching Execute network switch rollouts including hardware racking, cabling to standard, patch-panel termination, and fibre patching. Perform structured cabinet clean-ups: re-patching copper and fibre runs, labelling, cable management, and documentation updates. Support and maintain the eBGP routing fabric across multiple sites Configure and monitor QoS profiles for mixed multigigabit, 10G/100G, and uplink interfaces. Security Infrastructure Fast track our implementation of a 5 node Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE) build for 802.1X, RADIUS, MAB, and posture policy enforcement. Manage Cisco Secure Email (formerly IronPort/ESA) including message tracking, content filters, outbreak filters, DLP policies, and quarantine management. Support enterprise firewall platforms including rule-set changes, tunnel maintenance, and policy audits. SD-WAN & Hybrid Cloud Support and maintain Cisco SD-WAN (vManage/vSmart/vBond) fabric, including device onboarding, template management, and policy configuration. Assist with Cloud OnRamp for Multicloud connectivity (AWS / Azure), including gateway controller health checks and tunnel monitoring. Troubleshoot overlay/underlay issues, BFD sessions, OMP route propagation, and control-plane connectivity. Server & Infrastructure Maintenance Perform scheduled server patching and updates across Windows Server environments Apply Linux server updates and patches where required (Ubuntu) - desirable but not essential. Support virtualisation platforms (Proxmox) for routine maintenance tasks during out-of-hours windows. Documentation & Standards Maintain accurate network diagrams, IP address management records, and change-log documentation. Follow and contribute to standard operating procedures, change-management processes, and post-implementation reviews. Provide clear handover notes and shift reports for weekday engineering teams. ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS CCNP Routing & Switching / Enterprise (current or expired with demonstrable expert-level knowledge). Strong hands-on experience with Cisco ISE deployment, policy configuration, and troubleshooting. Proven experience administering Cisco Secure Email / IronPort (ESA/SMA). Solid working knowledge of enterprise firewall management (Cisco ASA, Firepower/FTD, or comparable). Experience with Cisco SD-WAN (Viptela) architecture, including vManage operations and C8000-series router onboarding. ENSDWI trained or demonstrably operating at that level across SD-WAN, security, and wireless integration. Comfortable with physical infrastructure work: racking, stacking, copper/fibre patching, and cabinet standards. Windows Server patching and administration experience. Methodical approach to change management and documentation. Willing to work on-site at Milton Park on a weekend or flexible shift pattern as outlined above. DESIRABLE SKILLS Linux server administration (Ubuntu) - patching, package management, systemd services. Cisco CCIE written or lab (any track) - indicative of depth of knowledge. Experience with hybrid-cloud gateway controllers and Cloud OnRamp (AWS, Azure). Virtualisation platform experience (Proxmox). Familiarity with network observability and monitoring tooling (e.g., Datadog). Scripting/automation skills (Ansible, PowerShell) for network or server tasks. INDIT Planet Recruitment acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. Planet Recruitment is an Equal Opportunities Employer. By applying for this role your details will be submitted to Planet Recruitment. Our Candidate Privacy Information Statement explains how we will use your information. Only candidates with the relevant skills and experience will be contacted after application, if you do not hear back from us within 7 days you have unfortunately been unsuccessful in your application. Please note that no terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate on the grounds of a person's gender, marital status, race, religion, colour, age, disability or sexual orientation. Every candidate will be assessed only in accordance with their merits, qualifications and abilities to perform the duties of the position.
SOFTWARE ENGINEER £45,000 - £60,000 + BONUS Remote (Uk based) This is an exciting opportunity to join a high-growth data and machine learning company that predicts KPIs for major brands and provides market-moving insights to investors. You'll take ownership of critical engineering systems that power daily KPI forecasts. THE COMPANY: You'll join the AI & DataOps team, a cross-functional engineering group working across software engineering, data engineering, and applied machine learning. With strong commercial growth and continued expansion, they are now hiring a Software Engineer to take ownership of their AWS infrastructure. THE ROLE: Key responsibilities include: Owning and maintaining AWS infrastructure (Lambda, Step Functions, DynamoDB, S3). Building and enhancing internal Python libraries (API design, releases, versioning). Managing trackers, Lambdas, Step Functions, DynamoDB tables, and API integrations (including Slack-based pipelines). Operating across the full engineering lifecycle, from design through to production deployment. YOUR SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE: You will bring strong capability in: Python AWS services including Lambda, Step Functions, S3, DynamoDB, EC2/ECS. Infrastructure-as-code (Terraform or CloudFormation). CI/CD, testing, and software engineering best practices. THE BENEFITS: You will receive a salary of £45,000 - £60,000 depending on experience, plus a performance-based bonus and strong opportunities for technical ownership and growth. HOW TO APPLY: Please register your interest by sending your CV to Molly Bird via the apply link on this page.
Apr 21, 2026
Full time
SOFTWARE ENGINEER £45,000 - £60,000 + BONUS Remote (Uk based) This is an exciting opportunity to join a high-growth data and machine learning company that predicts KPIs for major brands and provides market-moving insights to investors. You'll take ownership of critical engineering systems that power daily KPI forecasts. THE COMPANY: You'll join the AI & DataOps team, a cross-functional engineering group working across software engineering, data engineering, and applied machine learning. With strong commercial growth and continued expansion, they are now hiring a Software Engineer to take ownership of their AWS infrastructure. THE ROLE: Key responsibilities include: Owning and maintaining AWS infrastructure (Lambda, Step Functions, DynamoDB, S3). Building and enhancing internal Python libraries (API design, releases, versioning). Managing trackers, Lambdas, Step Functions, DynamoDB tables, and API integrations (including Slack-based pipelines). Operating across the full engineering lifecycle, from design through to production deployment. YOUR SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE: You will bring strong capability in: Python AWS services including Lambda, Step Functions, S3, DynamoDB, EC2/ECS. Infrastructure-as-code (Terraform or CloudFormation). CI/CD, testing, and software engineering best practices. THE BENEFITS: You will receive a salary of £45,000 - £60,000 depending on experience, plus a performance-based bonus and strong opportunities for technical ownership and growth. HOW TO APPLY: Please register your interest by sending your CV to Molly Bird via the apply link on this page.