Senior Infrastructure & Cloud Engineer (Security)

12 month contract

Outside IR35

450 per day

Harvey Nash’s public sector client is recruiting an experienced Senior Infrastructure & Cloud Engineer to support a major security uplift programme within a large, enterprise-scale environment. You’ll work as part of a dedicated cyber security team, providing technical expertise across cloud, infrastructure, and security remediation initiatives.

This role focuses on delivering improvements aligned to security accreditation and assurance frameworks, including Cyber Essentials, the Cyber Assessment Framework, and Zero Trust principles.

Key Responsibilities

• Interpret and apply security standards (Cyber Essentials, CAF, NIST, NCSC) to define remediation actions.
• Lead or support security improvements across Azure and on‑prem environments.
• Configure, optimise, and manage Microsoft Defender and related endpoint, identity, and cloud security tools.
• Identify and report security non‑compliance, recommending technical fixes.
• Prepare Change Requests and implementation plans for approval boards.
• Implement and test security solutions, documenting outcomes for audit and traceability.
• Collaborate with engineering, architecture, development, and operations teams to resolve security issues.
• Contribute to automation and SecOps improvements via scripting, pipelines, and IaC.
• Produce clear technical documentation and handover materials for BAU teams.
• Support continuous improvement of security assurance and configuration baselines.

Technical Environment

• Cloud: Azure (identity, security, monitoring, automation, compliance), including M365, Power Platform, Dynamics.
• Enterprise Systems: Key Vault, Conditional Access, EntraID, Intune, AD, PKI, Public DNS, GPO.
• Infrastructure: Windows Server, Hyper‑V, VMware, hybrid networking and storage.
• Security Tools: Defender, Qualys.

Skills & Experience Required

• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills.
• Significant experience managing enterprise-scale digital systems.
• Deep understanding of networking and systems management.
• Proven track record delivering security or service improvements.
• Able to self-start and drive change through to completion.
• Effective knowledge-sharing and ability to hand over to BAU teams.
• Experience contributing to cyber security certification projects.

Desirable

• Experience with penetration test remediation and vulnerability management.
• Knowledge of Zero Trust approaches.
• Familiarity with incident detection/response processes.
• Experience integrating risk/security data into reporting or automation tools.
• Microsoft engineering certifications, MCSE, or ITIL certification.

Initial 6-Month Contract
Remote Working
£700 - £850, Inside IR35

We’re working with a Global IT Services Provider who are looking for an Azure Cloud Manager to support the to shape cloud strategy, cloud adoption, and provide leadership across public cloud initiatives.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide strategic leadership for the organisation’s Public Cloud and Cloud Centre of Excellence (CCoE).
• Define and establish a sustainable CCoE capability.
• Shape the cloud strategy with an Azure-first approach aligned to Enterprise Scale frameworks.
• Act as a bridge between IT and business to drive cloud adoption and value.
• Support cloud governance, best practices, and standards across the organisation.
• Engage senior stakeholders to align cloud initiatives with business and technology strategy.

Required Experience:

• Proven experience leading or establishing a Cloud Centre of Excellence (CCoE) within large enterprise organisations.
• Strong background in public cloud strategy, particularly Microsoft Azure.
• Experience operating at senior leadership level within cloud transformation programmes.
• Ability to bridge technical cloud initiatives with business strategy.
• Strong stakeholder management across senior business and technology leaders.
• Experience shaping cloud governance, operating models, and enterprise cloud adoption frameworks.
• Ability to travel to London for infrequent meetings.

ECS Recruitment Group Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Data Centre Design Engineer - Lead / Consulting
Inside IR35 | Long-term Contract
50% Remote | 50% European/US Travel (Expensed)
IT Services Provider
We are seeking an experienced Data Centre Design Engineer to join a major IT Services provider in a lead, design-assurance role supporting large-scale European data centre programmes.

This is not a pure build role. You’ll act as a technical authority, reviewing designs, shaping delivery plans, and overseeing implementation across complex, enterprise environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Review and approve data centre designs (new build and expansion)
• Act as lead technical engineer / design authority
• Develop high-level delivery and implementation plans
• Provide technical governance throughout the project lifecycle
• Oversee implementation and resolve design or delivery risks
• Engage with internal teams, vendors, and customer stakeholders
• Support design sign-off and senior technical discussions

Required Experience:

• Strong experience delivering large-scale data centre deployments
• Proven data centre design background (compute, storage, network, power, cooling)
• Experience operating as a lead engineer or technical authority
• Able to translate designs into practical delivery plans
• Comfortable overseeing delivery rather than day-to-day build
• Willing to travel across Europe/US (approx. 50%)

Desirable:

• Exposure to AI / HPC data centre environments (e.g. GPU-dense, NVIDIA platforms)
• Experience with high-density, high-power DC designs
• Background working for an IT services provider or systems integrator

Contract Details:

• Inside IR35
• Long-term contract potential
• 50% remote / 50% European travel (fully expensed)
• Competitive day rate (experience dependent)

Apply now to discuss the role in more detail.

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An exciting opportunity for an experienced M365 Teams Voice Engineer to deliver Microsoft Teams Enterprise Voice deployments and unified communications solutions across enterprise client sites. Ideal for a technical specialist with experience in Microsoft 365, Azure, cloud infrastructure, networking and PowerShell automation.

If youve also worked in the following roles, wed also like to hear from you: Unified Communications Engineer, Microsoft Teams Engineer, Voice Engineer, UC Engineer, Infrastructure Engineer, Network Engineer, Cloud Engineer

SALARY:Up to £50,000 per annum (depending on experience) + Benefits

LOCATION: Field based role working predominantly at customer sites UK-wide (with occasional visits to the company offices in Bristol)

JOB TYPE: Full-Time,Fixed-Term Contract (ending 18 December 2026 with potential to extend)

WORKING HOURS: Monday to Friday, 37.5 hours per week

PLEASE NOTE: Candidates will need a Full Driving Licence & Right to Work in the UK

JOB OVERVIEW

We have a fantastic new job opportunity for a M365 Teams Voice Engineer to join a specialist consultancy team delivering Microsoft cloud and unified communications deployments across enterprise client environments throughout the United Kingdom.

Working across multiple customer sites, the M365 Teams Voice Engineer will design, implement and support Microsoft Teams Enterprise Voice platforms, enabling seamless collaboration, telephony migration and reliable communication services.

As a M365 Teams Voice Engineer you will work closely with project teams, SMEs and client stakeholders to deliver site enablement, device deployment and voice platform configuration as part of large-scale Microsoft digital transformation programmes.

The company specialise in helping organisations maximise their investments in Microsoft 365, Azure and Teams voice management. They provide expert consultancy, 24/7 support, and automation-driven administration and configuration services to streamline communication, enhance collaboration and boost productivity for their clients.

DUTIES

Your duties as the M365 Teams Voice Engineer include:

• Technical Delivery: Provide technical expertise during project delivery including solution design, migration planning and implementation

• Site Enablement: Support structured deployment activities across client sites including configuration of Teams voice services and user policies

• Device & Telephony Deployment: Install and configure Teams-certified desk phones and DECT solutions ensuring correct setup and functionality

• Testing & Validation: Conduct inbound and outbound call testing and support number porting validation including DDI functionality and call routing

• Customer & Stakeholder Support: Work with project teams, partners and client stakeholders while guiding end-users through telephony transitions

• Documentation & Standards: Maintain deployment documentation and ensure activities follow established processes, security standards and deployment runbooks

CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS

Essential

• Advanced hands-on experience with Microsoft Teams and Enterprise Voice including configuration, optimisation, deployment and operational support

• Experience working with Microsoft 365, Azure and core networking technologies

• Familiarity with enterprise voice solutions including SBCs, media packs and gateways (ideally AudioCodes)

• Background supporting on-site and hybrid infrastructure environments

• Experience using PowerShell for automation and configuration tasks

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

• Proven ability to work both independently and collaboratively within project teams

• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build positive relationships with colleagues, clients and partners

• Strong organisational and time management skills

• Full UK driving licence

• Right to work in the UK

• Eligible for SC security clearance

Desirable

• Knowledge of PRINCE2 Foundation

• ITIL qualification or familiarity with IT service management frameworks

• Microsoft technical certifications

WHY JOIN

• Be part of a forward-thinking team delivering real impact

• Gain hands-on experience in IT transformation projects

• Develop skills that can lead to roles in Project Management, Technical Consultancy and more

• Develop your knowledge of Microsoft tooling

Great employee benefits which include:

• 25 days holiday (plus bank holidays)
• Company pension
• Income Protection
• Health Cash Plan
• Death in Service (4 x salary)
• Enhanced family leave policies
• Employee discounts
• Volunteer Day

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If youre passionate about IT and excited about this role, we still encourage you to applyeven if your experience doesnt perfectly match all the requirements. You may be exactly who the company is looking for.

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6+ Month Contract - Inside IR35

£700 - £800 per day

Remote / Hybrid (London for key meetings)

My client is looking for an experienced Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) Manager to join on a 6-month initial contract with strong potential for extension. This is a predominantly remote role, with the requirement to attend occasional important meetings in London.

We are seeking someone with strong, hands-on Oracle Cloud / OCI experience who can operate at a senior level.

As the Oracle Cloud Infrastructure OCI Manager, you will be responsible for:

• Providing tenancy-level governance and coordination across Oracle Cloud
• Ensuring consistency, control, and clear ownership across service owners, ecosystem partners, and security teams
• Overseeing OCI structures, policies, guardrails, and orchestration activities
• Acting as a senior point of contact for OCI operational governance

Essential skills

• Must have extensive proven Oracle Cloud / OCI experience
• Strong understanding of tenancy governance within OCI
• Experience working with multiple stakeholders and technical teams
• Ability to operate at a Senior Manager level
• Excellent communication and coordination skills

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Initial 6-Month Contract
Remote Working
700 - 850, Inside IR35

We’re working with a Global IT Services Provider who are looking for an Azure Cloud Manager to support the to shape cloud strategy, cloud adoption, and provide leadership across public cloud initiatives.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide strategic leadership for the organisation’s Public Cloud and Cloud Centre of Excellence (CCoE).
• Define and establish a sustainable CCoE capability.
• Shape the cloud strategy with an Azure-first approach aligned to Enterprise Scale frameworks.
• Act as a bridge between IT and business to drive cloud adoption and value.
• Support cloud governance, best practices, and standards across the organisation.
• Engage senior stakeholders to align cloud initiatives with business and technology strategy.

Required Experience:

• Proven experience leading or establishing a Cloud Centre of Excellence (CCoE) within large enterprise organisations.
• Strong background in public cloud strategy, particularly Microsoft Azure.
• Experience operating at senior leadership level within cloud transformation programmes.
• Ability to bridge technical cloud initiatives with business strategy.
• Strong stakeholder management across senior business and technology leaders.
• Experience shaping cloud governance, operating models, and enterprise cloud adoption frameworks.
• Ability to travel to London for infrequent meetings.

ECS Recruitment Group Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

We are seeking an experienced NetApp Senior Storage Engineer to join our enterprise infrastructure team on a initial 6 month contract.

This is a hands-on technical role focused on the administration, support, and optimisation of NetApp storage environments and modern enterprise backup platforms as well as leading on project based work.

We are seeking candidates who have experience at an expert level with:

• NetApp storage systems including NetApp ONTAP (Clustered ONTAP)
• Configuration and support of Storage Virtual Machines (SVMs)
• Management of Snapshots and SnapMirror replication
• Design and support of enterprise storage solutions
• Firmware and ONTAP upgrades
• Storage migrations and data lifecycle management
• Backup and Disaster Recovery including ideally tools such as Cohesity and / or Rubrik
• Backing up and restoring enterprise databases
• Protection of VM-based infrastructure

If you are a proactive infrastructure specialist with strong NetApp and enterprise backup expertise, we would love to hear from you.

This role will be hybrid based working 1-2 day per week in the office.

Day Rate - £465 per day via umbrella company

DV-Cleared: Fibre & Copper Installation Engineer

• Job Title: Fibre & Copper Installation Engineer
• Location: London, UK
• Start Date: ASAP
• Clearance: Active DV-Clearance
• Daily Rate: DOE

The Opportunity

We are currently looking for DV-Cleared Installation Engineers to support a project based in London.

This role will suit engineers with strong hands-on experience across fibre and copper cabling environments, particularly covering installation, termination, testing, and tracing.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out fibre and copper cable installation
• Complete termination of fibre and copper cabling to a high standard
• Perform testing and fault identification across cabling infrastructure
• Conduct cable tracing and support troubleshooting activity
• Work across secure environments in line with site and clearance requirements
• Ensure all works are delivered safely, accurately, and within project timescales

Required Experience

• Proven experience in fibre installation
• Proven experience in copper installation
• Strong capability in termination, testing, and tracing
• Experience working on structured cabling/network infrastructure projects
• Ability to work effectively in a secure, delivery-focused environment
• Comfortable working on a short-term project with an immediate start

Essential Requirements

• Active DV clearance
• Availability to start ASAP
• Able to work on-site in London

Ideal Candidate

• Experienced field engineer/cabling engineer/network installation engineer
• Previously worked in high-security environments
• Reliable, hands-on, and able to hit the ground running
• Strong attention to detail and quality of delivery

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Job Title: System Administrator
Location: Warwick or Enderby
Contract: 6 Months
Rate: 375 - 450 per day (umbrella)

Join Our Team!
Are you a talented System Administrator looking for an exciting opportunity to shine? We are on the hunt for a skilled individual to join our dynamic team! If you have a passion for system administration and thrive in a technical environment, we want to hear from you!

What You Will Do:
In this role, you will play a crucial part in our IT infrastructure. Your responsibilities will include:

• Designing and Implementing Solutions: Create architecture solutions using Active Directory and DNS that enhance our system capabilities.
• Managing Certificate Authority Systems: Ensure secure communications by maintaining and managing our Certificate Authority systems.
• Scripting for Automation: Develop and execute scripts to automate system administration tasks, enhancing efficiency and reducing manual workload.
• Monitoring and Troubleshooting: Keep a keen eye on system performance and troubleshoot issues as they arise, ensuring smooth operations.
• Collaboration: Work closely with our IT teams to bolster system security and efficiency, contributing to a cohesive team environment.

Your Skills:
We are looking for candidates who possess:

• Proficiency in Active Directory and DNS: Strong experience in architecture design.
• Scripting Skills: A knack for automation and system management through effective scripting.
• Knowledge of Certificate Authority Systems: Understanding of protocols that govern secure communications.
• Ability to Work in Isolated Environments: Comfortable in settings that require focused work.
• Problem-Solving Skills: Excellent analytical capabilities with a keen attention to detail.
• Basic Code Reading and Writing Skills: Ability to engage with code effectively.

Why Join Us?
At our organization, we value technical expertise and a proactive approach. We offer a vibrant workplace where job activities are varied and engaging, ensuring that you never have a dull moment. You will be part of a collaborative team that encourages innovation and professional growth.

If you’re detail-oriented, enthusiastic about system administration, and eager to take your career to the next level, we encourage you to apply!

How to Apply:
Ready to take the plunge? Submit your CV and a brief cover letter outlining your relevant experience. Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity to join a forward-thinking organization!

We can’t wait to meet you!

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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.

Role: Platform Engineer

Location: London (Hybrid - 3 days per week on-site)

Duration: 6 Months

Day rate: 600 - 630 inside IR35

SC clearance required

About the Role:

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Platform Engineer to build and maintain the core infrastructure and tooling that empowers our data scientists, economists, and developers working on our cutting-edge Azure Databricks Economic Data Platform. This platform is critical for our Monetary Analysis, Forecasting, and Modelling activities. The Platform Engineer will focus on creating a self-service, scalable, and reliable platform that streamlines development workflows, simplifies infrastructure management, and enhances overall productivity. This role requires a strong understanding of cloud computing (specifically Azure), infrastructure-as-code (IaC), DevOps practices, containerisation, orchestration, and a passion for building developer-friendly platforms.

Essential Skills & Experience:

• 5+ years of experience in platform engineering, DevOps engineering, or a related role.
• Strong experience with Azure cloud platform and services - Data Factory, Databricks, WebApp Service, API Management & APIOps.
• Good experience with IaC tools like Terraform, ARM templates, or Bicep.
• Solid understanding of CI/CD principles and experience with CI/CD tools like Github Actions, Azure DevOps, Jenkins, or GitLab CI.
• Preferred 2+ years of experience with Github Actions
• Strong experience with containerisation technologies like Docker and orchestration tools like Kubernetes (or AKS).
• Experience with monitoring and logging tools.
• Scripting skills in PowerShell, Bash, YAML and Python.
• Good understanding of networking concepts and security best practices.
• Excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Experience with Azure Databricks and its integration with platform tooling.
• Experience with configuration management tools like Ansible, Puppet, or Chef.
• Experience building and maintaining internal developer platforms.
• Experience working in a regulated industry (e.g., financial services).
• Azure certifications (e.g., Azure DevOps Engineer Expert, Azure Administrator Associate, Azure Solutions Architect Expert).

Location: Remote
Duration: TBC
Expenses & Overtime - Yes
MUST BE PAYE THROUGH UMBRELLA

Role Description:

BPSS and SC/SC eligibleGoAnywhere MFT Architect/Subject Matter Expert (SME) with hands on technical experience. Will be responsible for the design, build and configuration of the GoAnywhere Managed File Transfer product within a highly available, on premises Critical National Infrastructure (CNI) environment.

The role focuses on secure file transfer between segregated security domains, specifically CNI to Enterprise environments, operating under strict connectivity constraints. The SME will deliver low level designs, build documentation, and perform the end to end implementation of the platform within a VMware based virtual infrastructure, aligned to enhanced CAF and CIS 2 security standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and implement secure GoAnywhere MFT solutions for on premises.
• Validate High-Level Designs (HLD) and Produce Low Level Design (LLD), and Build documentation.
• Deploy, configure, and harden GoAnywhere MFT, including:
• Secure protocols (SFTP, FTPS, HTTPS)
• TLS configuration and certificate management
• User access control, authentication, and auditing
• Automation workflows and scheduling
• Design and implement cross domain file transfer patterns, ensuring restricted connectivity.
• Integrate the solution into a core services (multi-domains, rbac, certificates, logging and monitoring).
• Work with Enterprise teams to configure destination source, expected to be SharePoint.
• Apply security best practices aligned to CAF and CIS 2, including encryption, least privilege access, logging, and auditability.
• Conduct testing and remediations activities where required.

Essential Skills & Experience

• Proven hands on experience with GoAnywhere Managed File Transfer (on premises).
• Strong understanding of secure MFT architectures in closed or segregated network environments.
• Ability to integrate with SharePoint and external platforms.
• Experience producing and maintaining HLD, LLD, and build documentation.
• Strong understanding of CNI, security controls and best practices, particularly for data transfer platforms.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to collaborate across technical teams

Data Centre Design Engineer - Lead / Consulting
Inside IR35 Long-term Contract

Storage backup SME/Senior Engineer Infrastructure Operations Storage/Back Storage engineer to work within a secure environment.

Due to the nature of the role you will need to be DV Cleared, this is required by our government services client based near Northampton, East Midlands commutable from Milton Keynes, Bedford, Luton, Cambridge, Peterborough, North London

We offer hybrid working model (for applicable roles) where a minimum of 60 percent % of working time shall be on site in the workplace. 3 days onsite

Rate 610 a day (umbrella) plus on call (50 weekday-100 weekend

Duration- 6 months

The Storage Backup SME will provide specialist support for enterprise storage and data protection platforms, with a focus on Veeam and physical storage technologies.

The role is critical to ensuring data availability, integrity and recoverability within a secure, regulated environment.

The resource will support backup, restore and disaster recovery capabilities, assist with platform optimisation and ensure data protection services meet operational and compliance requirements.

Strong technical depth and experience supporting business critical systems are essential.

Be a key lead in conversations around Environment development and growth utilising automation techniques to improve the infrastructure.

Key Responsibilities Expertise

Deep experience with Veeam Backup Replication

Strong knowledge of NetApp storage platforms

Backup, restore and disaster recovery design and testing

Data protection in secure and regulated environments

Capacity planning and performance optimisation

Understanding of backup encryption, retention and compliance requirements

Relevant Qualifications:

Veeam Certified Engineer (VMCE) and/or NetApp Certified Data Administrator (NCDA), or equivalent demonstrable experience

Proven experience supporting enterprise backup, restore and storage platforms

This role reports directly to Infrastructure Team Lead.

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Linux Engineer-SC Security Cleared/DV Cleared

Linux Engineer ideally SC or DV Security Clearance is needed to support our central government client to support high tiered systems within the Linux across BA and projects.

The Linux Engineer will be responsible for delivering Linux support for enterprise Linux platforms operating within a secure, assured infrastructure. The role will focus on system stability, performance, security and troubleshooting across a range of Linux based services.

Linux Engineer-SC Security Cleared/DV Cleared-Essential Experience

Solid Linux skills including Linux based development activities including building and maintaining development environments, containerising applications and services.
Strong Linux administration skills and experience working within formal service management and security frameworks.
Current DV Security Clearance or SC Security Clearance or eligibility
Ability to supporting and delivering Linux based development activities including building and maintaining development environments, containerising applications and services, and supporting modern deployment approaches alongside traditional platform operations and objectives.
Capability to be a key lead in conversations around environment development and growth utilising automation techniques to improve the infrastructure.
Able to work with infrastructure specialists to resolve incidents, support platform improvements and maintain robust operational documentation.

Linux Engineer-SC Security Cleared/DV Cleared- Desirable Experience

RHCSA - Red Hat Certified System Administrator, or RHCE - Red Hat Certified Engineer, or LFCS - Linux Foundation Certified System Administrator, LPIC 1 or LPIC 2 (Linux Professional Institute)

The role is full time on site in Milton Keynes
Pay rate is £500-£535pday inside IR35
6 Month initial contract with scope to extend

Your new company
A high school in Salford has partnered with Hays to recruit an Interim IT Technician to support the school whilst they are trying to recruit permanently. They are part of a multi-academy trust known for its values - driven culture, commitment to education and investment in high-quality ICT to support staff and students.

Your new role
The role will be from 19th March - 1st May 2026 (Initially) (the school is closed over Easter 02/04-17/04)
Monday-Thursday
Friday 0730 -1300

As Interim IT Technician, you will play a crucial role in delivering efficient, secure and effective ICT services across the school. Your responsibilities will include:

• Providing 1st and 2nd line to staff and students
• Supporting and implementing ICT projects that modernise and improve technology across the school.
• Supporting teaching and learning in classrooms during lessons.
• Promoting safe and innovative ICT use for students and staff, including online safety and appropriate use of social media.
• Procuring, installing and managing educational and office software and hardware.
• Working with the Star Central ICT Team to maintain effective ICT services.
• Ensuring regular data back-ups and supporting recovery when needed.
• Conducting network housekeeping to maintain storage capacity.
• Ensuring network security and managing staff/student account access.

What you’ll need to succeed
In order to succeed, you must have

• Experience of working in education before
• Experience in providing 1st and 2nd line on-site support to users
• Be proactive and have a good work ethic
• Excellent communication skills
• Have an understanding of ICT networks, including backup and recovery
• Have an enhanced DBS (or willing to obtain one)

What you’ll get in return

• Competitive weekly pay.
• A supportive and welcoming school environment.
• The chance to build experience within a well-regarded academy trust.
• The opportunity to make a meaningful impact on teaching, learning and digital safety.
• A dedicated consultant at Hays to support with compliance, payments and future opportunities.

What you need to do now
If you’re interested in this role, click ‘apply now’ to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.

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The Network Operations team is responsible for our clients global network, covering office, data centre, and co-location. As such, it has a major impact on the optimisation or their company performance.
Within the team there is a strong Infrastructure as Code philosophy and commitment to introducing the next generation of applications and distributed platforms to the business.
Alongside core monitoring and support tasks, the team plays a critical role in many high-profile company projects, with team members responsible for delivering technical designs that are developed by the Network Engineering team across the estate.
The opportunity also requires close interaction with Infrastructure, Datacentre and other Operations teams, giving broad exposure to a variety of enterprise products and technologies.

The Role

• 3 out of 4 weeks you’ll be working on a mix of projects. The other week it is tier 3 support tickets
• Troubleshooting network issues across different vendors (Cisco: IOS-XE, IOS-XR, NX-OS Arista: EOS)
• Providing resolutions to major incidents
• Investigating hardware and software problems and working with manufacturer support teams to resolve issues
• Reporting and troubleshooting network connectivity to third parties, and WAN connectivity outages and issues with our partners
• Monitoring performance across Data Centre infrastructure.

Must Haves

• Holding a CCNP

• Experience with vendors such as Cisco and Arista

• Strong enterprise complex Routing & Switching

• Strong previous experience with BGP

• Proficient in creating and running network automation tools, with experience using Python preferable

• Previous Firewall experience (Palo Alto or Fortinet)

• Skilled in mentoring other team members, and committed to knowledge sharing across the team for skills development and collaboration

• Infrastructure as Code - Familiar with Ansible/Terraform/AWX for network automation

• Contract Length: 12 Months

• Day Rate: £600/day Inside IR35

• On site req: Hybrid

Contract Technical Architect (Cloud AWS, On-Prem, Networking, Integration all+).

Skills required:
Technical Architecture, Networking, Procurement, Integration all+ - covering full technical and delivery scope. (end-to-end responsibility for how systems are designed, bought, connected, and run).
System structure - Cloud AWS/on-prem/hybrid
Data flows
Security Design
Networking - data centres - Cloud - VPNS (remote - Firewalls etc)
Vendor Management
Integration - API - Middleware - Data - Messaging

Long term multi-year program of work. Required to bringing a clear understanding and practical application of architecture and delivery methodologies such as: TOGAF, Zachmann, MODAF or SAFe.

The contract will be REMOTE with occasional client visits. You could be based anywhere in the UK.

MUST be eligible for Security Clearance (SC). (not to have been outside of the UK for longer than 30 days consecutively in the last 5 years).

Contract role - Inside IR35 - Remote

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F5 Infrastructure Engineer (LTM, DNS, AWAF, AFM- Manchester/Leeds/Edinburgh

An experienced F5 Engineer is required to support ongoing project delivery. You will work as part of an F5 team, delivering project requirements via automated pipelines as well as through the F5 GUI for Legacy environments.

Key responsibilities include:

• Designing and implementing F5 LTM and DNS configurations
• Supporting AWAF and AFM ACLs
• Delivering changes across production and pre-production environments
• Ensuring solutions align with organisational and compliance standards

Experience with automation pipelines is highly desirable, along with exposure to public cloud platforms. Training can be provided where required to support project delivery.

The role will involve some out-of-hours work to support change implementation. You will also collaborate closely with colleagues, sharing knowledge and best practices, and participate in ongoing learning within an experienced SME community.

Linux Engineer, SC, DV Cleared is required by our government client based Milton Keynes. Commutable from Northampton, East Midlands, Luton, North London.

Working in an SC Security Cleared environment. SC or DV (Developed Vetting) Clearance required or you will be eligible to undertake.

Daily Rate: 610 umbrella-plus on call fee - weekday £50 - weekend £100.

The role will include supporting and delivering Linux based development activities, including building and maintaining development environments, containerising applications and services, and supporting modern deployment approaches alongside traditional platform operations and objectives

Desirable qualifications

RHCSA - Red Hat Certified System Administrator, or

RHCE - Red Hat Certified Engineer, or

LFCS - Linux Foundation Certified System Administrator or

LPIC 1 or LPIC 2 (Linux Professional Institute)As the Linux SME, you will deliver expert support for enterprise Linux platforms operating within a secure, assured infrastructure.

The role will focus on system stability, performance, security and troubleshooting across a range of Linux based services.

To work closely with other infrastructure specialists to resolve incidents, support platform improvements and maintain robust operational documentation.

This role requires strong Linux administration skills and experience working within formal service management and security frameworks.

The role will include supporting and delivering Linux based development activities, including building and maintaining development environments, containerising applications and services, and supporting modern deployment approaches alongside traditional platform operations and objectives

Be a key lead in conversations around Environment development and growth utilising automation techniques to improve the infrastructure.

If you think you would be a good fit for this role, please apply here. We look forward to hearing from you!

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*1 Day per week onsite in Gloucester or Warrington*

Key Skills/Knowledge/Responsibility
* Lead Windows 10/11 OS imaging, feature updates, and in place upgrades (IPU) following WaaS best practices.
* Manage end to end WaaS life cycle, including OS upgrades, monthly patching, and compliance via SCCM/Configuration Manager.
* Perform application and OS compatibility testing, remediation, and packaging for Windows 11 readiness.
* Execute and review test scripts, analyse results, and support issue resolution across teams.
* Create and maintain Group Policies (GPOs) for Windows 11 configurations and security baselines.
* Install, configure, and support software deployments across the device estate.
* Provide health monitoring, reporting, and assurance of the endpoint environment.
* Collaborate with cross functional teams and contribute to Agile/Scrum delivery cycles.

Experience required: Must Have:
* Experienced in OS imaging

Good To Have:
* Administering Microsoft SCCM and Cloud Services (70-703)
* Deploy using on-premises based tools (MD-101)

LA International is an award-winning partner of choice for many of the world’s most influential companies and government organisations. Holding Enhanced Government Security Accreditation, we are recognised as the European market leader in the delivery of Security Cleared talent to organisations that demand the very highest levels of security, compliance and assurance.

A multiple award-winning organisation, having secured the prestigious Queens Award for Enterprise: International Trade over consecutive years. We are committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable and accessible workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. We welcome applications from all individuals, regardless of background or identity, and we encourage candidates who may not meet every listed requirement to still apply. If you require any adjustments or support during the recruitment process, please let us know and we will work with you to ensure a fair and accessible experience.

Please Note: If a high volume of applications is received, only candidates shortlisted will be contacted.

450 Per Day, Inside IR35
6-Month Contract
Didcot, Oxfordshire

Your new company
We’re supporting a nationally significant scientific research organisation recognised for delivering some of the most advanced and high-impact projects in the UK. Their digital platforms underpin cutting-edge experiments, secure collaboration and large scale data processing, and they rely on a modern, resilient infrastructure estate to keep these environments running safely and efficiently. As part of their ongoing investment in core services, they are seeking an experienced Senior Infrastructure Engineer to maintain, support and enhance their Microsoft 365, server, storage and authentication systems. This is a place where your technical expertise will directly contribute to work used across the UK science and innovation landscape.

Your new role
You’ll take responsibility for the hands-on support and maintenance of both on-premise and cloud-based infrastructure. Most of your time will be spent supporting Microsoft 365 and Active Directory services, ensuring user access, directory health, security controls and core collaboration tools remain stable and well maintained. Alongside this, you’ll manage servers and virtual environments, resolve issues within the estate, and ensure systems are configured, patched and performing reliably. You’ll be the person teams turn to when complex IT problems arise, using your experience to troubleshoot effectively, diagnose root causes and deliver practical solutions that keep systems running smoothly. You’ll maintain documentation, support certificate and authentication services, contribute to monitoring and BAU operations, and help enforce security and backup standards across the environment. Close collaboration with other technical teams will be key in ensuring that infrastructure services meet the needs of users across the organisation. This is a hands-on engineering role, ideal for someone who takes pride in stability, reliability and technical problem-solving within a busy, mission-critical environment.

What you’ll need to succeed
You will bring strong, practical experience gained over several years working in IT infrastructure, with a solid understanding of Microsoft 365, Exchange Online and Active Directory in both on-premise and multi-tenant environments. You’ll be comfortable supporting servers, virtualised platforms and cloud technologies, and you’ll have the confidence to resolve complex issues relating to identity, authentication, performance and system reliability. Experience working with monitoring tools, backups, disaster recovery, and security processes will be highly beneficial, as will familiarity with certificates, load balancing or Linux systems. You’ll be someone who communicates clearly, works well with others and thrives in environments where priorities shift quickly. Strong troubleshooting skills, the ability to manage your workload and the discipline to produce clear documentation will all be important. ITIL awareness and relevant Microsoft or infrastructure certifications are advantageous. The ability to work on-site in Didcot two days per week is essential.
What you’ll get in return
You’ll join a collaborative organisation where infrastructure plays a vital role in enabling groundbreaking scientific work. You’ll have the opportunity to work with a varied and modern technology stack, contribute to meaningful improvements, and operate in an environment that values technical precision and strong engineering practice. Your knowledge will be respected, your work will be appreciated, and your contribution will support a mission with genuine national impact.

What you need to do now
If you’re an experienced Infrastructure Engineer looking for a senior contract where your skills will be put to meaningful use, get in touch today to discuss this opportunity further.

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