Job Title: GCP Consultant

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced Google Cloud (GCP) Consultant to join a dynamic team on a fully remote, UK-based contract (inside IR35). This role is pivotal in rebuilding and supporting a GCP-hosted application environment within the UK region. The initial contract is for six months with a strong potential for extension. Due to the nature of the work, candidates must be UK nationals and either hold active SC clearance or be eligible to gain it.

Responsibilities

• Rebuild and support a GCP-hosted application environment within the UK region.
• Focus on the infrastructure layer of GCP, following an existing architectural design.
• Collaborate with a global team, while owning the UK-specific build.
• Engage in manual build phases, progressing through automation and data enablement/migration.
• Design, build, and support cloud infrastructure components, including GCP services.
• Produce high- and low-level documentation for a compliant and well-governed build.
• Engage in DevOps and Infrastructure-as-Code activities as the project evolves.

Essential Skills

• Strong, hands-on experience with Google Cloud Platform.
• GCP Associate Cloud Engineer or GCP Professional Cloud Architect certifications.
• experience in building and supporting cloud infrastructure.
• Ability to produce technical documentation and work with established architectural plans.
• Familiarity with cloud security controls or compliance frameworks.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• experience with DevOps, Infrastructure-as-Code, and multi-region deployments.
• Background in government-aligned cloud work is beneficial but not required.

Why Work Here?

This role offers the opportunity to engage in long-term work with the potential for contract extensions. You will work in a supportive environment, with the chance to collaborate with a global team and further develop your skills in cloud infrastructure.

Work Environment

This is a fully remote position based in the UK. The work involves collaborating with both UK and non-UK teams, providing a diverse and inclusive work environment. The position requires flexibility and the ability to adapt to a changing project landscape.

Location

London, UK

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Join a leading independent technology and services provider as a technician 2.

Job Overview:We are seeking an experienced Senior Cabling/Smart Hands Engineer to join our growing technical services team. This role is ideal for a hands-on professional with strong structured cabling expertise, excellent data centre experience, and the ability to support complex on-site technical activities. You will work across corporate and data centre environments, supporting infrastructure builds, installations, and remote engineering teams.

• Location: Reading
• Daily Rate: £14.90/hr PAYE, £19.34/hr - UMB
• Contract Length: 23rd March 2026 till 30th September 2026

Key Responsibilities
Structured Cabling & Fibre

• Install, terminate, and test Fibre Optic and Copper cabling to industry standards.
• Perform Fluke testing, certification, and fault diagnosis.
• Install and maintain cable pathways including basket trays, trunking, and fibre runners.
• Interpret and follow patching schedules, cut sheets, and technical documentation.

Data Centre & Smart Hands Support

• Perform rack and stack of network Switches, Routers, Servers, and other active hardware.
• Install power and data cables within server and network racks.
• Provide hands-on support to remote network and systems administrators.
• Apply basic IP Addressing under guidance.
• Assist with installation and configuration of UPS systems (desirable).

Health & Safety & Compliance

• Adhere to all site-specific and industry Health & Safety requirements.
• Hold valid CSCS, ECS, or equivalent construction-related H&S certification.
• Operate powered access equipment where required (IPAF/PASMA preferred).

Professionalism & Communication

• Communicate effectively with stakeholders at all levels.
• Represent the company professionally on customer sites.
• Work collaboratively as part of a project team, both locally and internationally.

Key Requirements

• Minimum 3 years’ hands-on experience in the structured cabling industry.
• Strong understanding of structured cabling solutions and standards.
• Proficient in fibre optic installation, termination, and testing.
• Experienced with Fluke test equipment.

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DCS Recruitment currently seek an experienced data cabling engineer in Norwich on behalf of a national communications contractor.

Vacancies: 1

Shifts available:

Wednesday 11th March

Typically 8 hours on night shifts

Must have experience in data cable and device installation within a retail or commercial environment e.g. moves, adds, and changes. CAT5/6 data cabling.

The ideal candidate will:

• Hold a valid CSCS/ECS - industry related accreditation is preferred e.g. datacoms, network infrastructure, cabling installer
• Hold a valid IPAF 3a&3b
• Hold a valid UKATA asbestos awareness certificate (can be done online)
• Have their own hand tools, installation and termination tools and drill(s). SDS / impact drivers are beneficial.

You will be asked to provide two relevant work references and right to work ID prior to start.

Call Melanie on (phone number removed) (option 2) or apply online to receive a call back.

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3 months rolling, Remote Working

Bench IT require an experienced F5 Technical Architect to provide hands-on, expert-level support across their F5 estate. The role demands deep technical capability, architectural understanding, and the ability to work independently within a complex enterprise environment.

The successful candidate should have the skills and experience included below;

• Provide hands-on F5 technical and architectural support
• Design, build, and maintain F5 configurations
• Strong, demonstrable F5 expertise, including: iRule development, LTM (mandatory), Architectural-level understanding (not just BAU ops)
• Experience working in large enterprise/service provider environments
• Support integration of F5 into the wider network/FI architecture
• Troubleshoot complex issues
• Improve stability and capability of the platform
• Operate independently with minimal oversight

Senior F5 Engineer, £440 per day outside IR35

3 months rolling, Remote Working

• Senior HCX Consultant
• Duration: ASAP until 31st December 2026
• Location: UK (Hybrid - with occasional travel to Leeds or Manchester)
• Engagement Type: Contract (Umbrella/PAYE only - PSC engagements not permitted)

We are working with a Platinum VMware Partner seeking an experienced Senior VMware HCX Consultant to support a major enterprise cloud transformation programme. The successful consultant will play a key role in configuring, optimising, and supporting VMware HCX to enable large-scale migrations into a new VMware Cloud Foundation environment.

This role will involve close collaboration with platform engineering and migration teams to ensure the HCX platform is correctly configured and tuned to support migration waves.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the setup, configuration, and tuning of VMware HCX within a VMware Cloud Foundation environment
• Support large-scale migration events into the target cloud platform
• Act as a rapid response escalation point during migration activities
• Collaborate with infrastructure and cloud engineering teams to ensure migration readiness
• Provide best-practice guidance for HCX performance and stability
• Participate in planned migration windows, which may occasionally occur outside standard business hours

Required Skills & Experience

• Strong experience with VMware HCX deployment, configuration, and optimisation
• Proven background supporting enterprise migration programmes
• Experience working within VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF) environments
• Solid understanding of VMware infrastructure, networking, and hybrid cloud architectures
• Ability to troubleshoot and resolve issues quickly during critical migration windows
• Strong stakeholder communication and consultancy skills
• Umbrella/PAYE engagement model only (PSC engagements are not permitted for this client)
• Opportunity to work on a large-scale enterprise cloud migration programme

If you are a VMware HCX specialist looking to support a high-profile migration programme within a leading VMware partner, apply now or email

Senior DevOps Engineer – 6-month contract – London/Remote – SC Clearance – Inside IR35

My Financial Customer is looking for a Senior DevOps Engineer to join a growing technology team responsible for maintaining and evolving a complex on-premise platform. This role will play a key part in ensuring the reliability, performance, and continuous improvement of the organisation’s technical estate while supporting the delivery of new services.

This Senior DevOps Engineer is required to have experience with the following: Cloud Platform (Azure, AWS, or GCP), Kubernetes, IaC using Terraform and CI/CD pipelines.

Skills & Experience required from the Senior DevOps Engineer:

Active SC Clearance

Cloud Platforms (Azure, AWS, or GCP)

Strong experience supporting production environments, including on-call support and release management.

Hands-on experience with Kubernetes or OpenShift in on-premise environments.

Proven background in Linux system administration

Experience implementing Infrastructure as Code, ideally using Terraform, integrated with CI/CD pipelines such as Jenkins.

Observability platforms including logging, monitoring, and alerting tools such as ELK, Splunk, Prometheus, or Grafana.

Experience improving DevOps tooling and contributing to technology roadmaps.

Strong knowledge of Agile methodologies and modern DevOps practices.

Experience working in the financial industry would be beneficial.

Key Responsibilities of the Senior DevOps Engineer:

Support, maintain and enhance the organisation’s core platform and supporting infrastructure.

Manage the promotion of code across environments, ensuring safe and controlled releases from pre-production through to live.

Champion continuous improvement and modern DevOps practices, helping teams adopt automation-first approaches across build, deployment, and release processes.

Provide technical mentorship and guidance to engineers, sharing best practices and supporting professional development within the team.

Collaborate with architects and solution designers to align technical delivery with long-term product and technology roadmaps.

Lead incident management activities, coordinating major incident responses and ensuring effective communication with stakeholders.

Support a 24/7 production environment, including participation in an on-call rota and out-of-hours release support when required.

Apply now to speak with VIQU IT in confidence. Or reach out to Connor Smal via the VIQU IT website.

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Site Reliability Engineer

6 Months contract

Overview

We are looking for a proactive and technically strong SRE Engineer to join a leading Investment clients operations team on a contract basis. This role blends cloud engineering, automation, monitoring, and structured operational support.

You will play a key role in maintaining platform reliability, improving automation, strengthening observability, and ensuring operational best practice across our Microsoft Azure environment.

This position is ideal for someone who enjoys solving complex problems, automating repetitive tasks, and working within a well-structured ITIL-aligned operations environment.

Key Responsibilities

Design, develop, and maintain automation solutions using PowerShell to optimise workflows and improve operational efficiency

Monitor platform performance, availability, and security using tools such as Datadog

Support and maintain Microsoft Azure services, including governance, networking, and security configurations

Manage and support identity and endpoint services including:

Microsoft Intune

Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD)

Active Directory (Group Policy, user lifecycle, device management, conditional access)

Participate in Incident and Change Management processes aligned to ITIL best practices

Investigate, diagnose, and resolve technical issues using structured troubleshooting methods

Contribute to continuous improvement of operational processes, documentation, and automation tooling

Work within defined SLAs, escalation paths, and change controls

Technical Skills & Experience

Essential

Strong PowerShell scripting experience for automation and infrastructure tooling

Hands-on experience with monitoring and observability platforms (preferably Datadog)

Solid working knowledge of Microsoft Azure services, governance, networking, and security

Practical experience with:

Microsoft Intune

Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD)

Active Directory (Group Policy, identity lifecycle, device management)

Experience working in structured operations or support environments with defined SLAs and change management controls

Good understanding of ITIL principles, particularly Incident and Change Management

Desirable

Experience improving monitoring maturity and observability practices

Experience implementing automation to reduce operational overhead

Exposure to security best practices in cloud environments

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Facility Engineer
Contract: 12 months
Based: Broadoak, Portsmouth
Hourly Rate: £41.87 PAYE or £56.44 Umbrella inside ir35
Hours: 37 hours Monday – Friday

The Lightning Systems Integration Facility (LSIF), based within the Maritime Integration & Support Centre (MISC), supports testing and integration of the F-35 Lightning II aircraft into UK military infrastructure.

BAE Systems are seeking a Facility Engineer to support the implementation, configuration, and ongoing maintenance of the LSIF within this environment.

This role will include commissioning networks between key facility areas, maintaining government-furnished IT equipment (including large servers), and supporting testing events and facility reconfiguration.

Skills:

• IT networking (Cisco and other vendors such as F5, McAfee)
• LAN/WAN infrastructure, network device configuration and troubleshooting
• IT monitoring tools (e.g., WhatsUpGold, SCCM, SCOM, SNMP, SysLog)
• Cisco VOIP administration
• IT system interconnection across multiple security classifications

The Job

• Support the day-to-day running of the LSIF
• Assist with the build, production and maintenance of LSIF hardware
• Assist with LSIF security matters (including IVCO duties)
• Support planning, execution and reporting of testing events
• Contribute to long-term facility planning
• Assist with procurement and management of LSIF hardware/software
• Maintain configuration control of assets, documents, change requests, passwords, etc.
• Become a resident expert in the administration of the government-provided system

If you would like to be considered for this role please don’t hesitate to click apply or call Levi Jackson on 0161 694 9192 for more information.

About BAE:
BAE Systems is a leading global defence, aerospace, and security company. They’re experts in delivering advanced solutions for air, land, and naval forces, as well as commercial aerospace and cyber security. Known for its commitment to innovation and excellence, BAE Systems offers exciting career opportunities for those looking to make a significant impact in cutting-edge technology and defence sectors.

Inclusion statement
Outsource UK is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. You’ll receive consideration for your application without regard to race, religion or belief, gender identity or expression, sex, sexual orientation, disability, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, or age.

Senior DevOps Engineer 6-month contract London/Remote SC Clearance Inside IR35

My Financial Customer is looking for a Senior DevOps Engineer to join a growing technology team responsible for maintaining and evolving a complex on-premise platform. This role will play a key part in ensuring the reliability, performance, and continuous improvement of the organisation s technical estate while supporting the delivery of new services.

This Senior DevOps Engineer is required to have experience with the following: Cloud Platform (Azure, AWS, or GCP), Kubernetes, IaC using Terraform and CI/CD pipelines.

Skills & Experience required from the Senior DevOps Engineer:

• Active SC Clearance
• Cloud Platforms (Azure, AWS, or GCP)
• Strong experience supporting production environments, including on-call support and release management.
• Hands-on experience with Kubernetes or OpenShift in on-premise environments.
• Proven background in Linux system administration
• Experience implementing Infrastructure as Code, ideally using Terraform, integrated with CI/CD pipelines such as Jenkins.
• Observability platforms including logging, monitoring, and alerting tools such as ELK, Splunk, Prometheus, or Grafana.
• Experience improving DevOps tooling and contributing to technology roadmaps.
• Strong knowledge of Agile methodologies and modern DevOps practices.
• Experience working in the financial industry would be beneficial.

Key Responsibilities of the Senior DevOps Engineer:

• Support, maintain and enhance the organisation s core platform and supporting infrastructure.
• Manage the promotion of code across environments, ensuring safe and controlled releases from pre-production through to live.
• Champion continuous improvement and modern DevOps practices, helping teams adopt automation-first approaches across build, deployment, and release processes.
• Provide technical mentorship and guidance to engineers, sharing best practices and supporting professional development within the team.
• Collaborate with architects and solution designers to align technical delivery with long-term product and technology roadmaps.
• Lead incident management activities, coordinating major incident responses and ensuring effective communication with stakeholders.
• Support a 24/7 production environment, including participation in an on-call rota and out-of-hours release support when required.

Apply now to speak with VIQU IT in confidence. Or reach out to Connor Smal via the VIQU IT website.

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Contract VCF Architect, 2 days onsite, 3 days remote

6 months

Job Description:

We are seeking a skilled Contract VCF Architect with expertise in VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF) and associated technologies, including HCX, SRM, and SDDC, to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for designing, implementing, and optimising virtual cloud infrastructure solutions to meet our business needs.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and implement VMware Cloud Foundation architecture and solutions.- Utilise HCX (Hybrid Cloud Extension) to facilitate workload mobility across cloud environments.- Implement and manage Site Recovery Manager (SRM) for disaster recovery solutions.- Develop and optimise Software-Defined Data Centre (SDDC) strategies and deployments.- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align cloud architecture with business objectives.- Provide technical guidance and support for cloud infrastructure projects.- Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to VCF, HCX, SRM, and SDDC components.- Ensure compliance with industry standards and best practices in cloud architecture.

Required Skills and Qualifications:

• Proven experience as a VCF Architect or similar role.- Extensive knowledge of VMware Cloud Foundation architecture.- Hands-on experience with HCX, SRM, and SDDC technologies.- Strong understanding of cloud infrastructure and virtualisation concepts.- Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to work independently.- Effective communication and collaboration skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• VMware certifications (e.g., VCP, VCAP, VCDX) are a plus.- Experience in large-scale cloud migration projects.- Familiarity with additional VMware products and solutions.

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Contract HCX Consultant, London, Hybrid - 6 months We are seeking a skilled HCX Consultant for a contract position in London. The ideal candidate will be an expert in VMware HCX and possess strong experience with Site Recovery Manager (SRM) and Software-Defined Data Centre (SDDC) technologies. Responsibilities:- Design, implement, and manage VMware HCX solutions to facilitate seamless cloud migration and hybrid cloud environments.- Collaborate with clients to understand their infrastructure requirements and provide tailored solutions using HCX.- Integrate and optimise SRM and SDDC solutions to enhance system resilience and scalability.- Provide technical expertise and guidance during project planning, execution, and post-implementation support.- Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to HCX, SRM, and SDDC configurations and performance. Qualifications:- Proven experience as an HCX Consultant or similar role, with a deep understanding of VMware HCX.- Strong proficiency in SRM and SDDC technologies.- Experience with vRealize Network Insight (VRNI) is a plus.- Excellent communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.- Relevant certifications in VMware technologies are highly desirable. ECS Recruitment Group Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Contract SDDC Manager, London, Hybrid, 6 Months. Job Description: We are seeking an experienced SDDC Manager to oversee and execute upgrades from VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF) 9.0.2 to 9.1 and 5.2.2 to 9.1. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in ESXi/vCenter, NSX networking, and vSAN storage. Key Responsibilities: - Manage and execute the upgrade process for VCF environments from version 9.0.2 to 9.1 and 5.2.2 to 9.1.- Ensure minimal disruption and downtime during upgrades.- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure successful implementation and integration.- Monitor system performance post-upgrade and resolve any issues promptly.- Maintain documentation of processes and configurations. Required Skills and Experience: - Extensive experience with VMware ESXi and vCenter.- Proficient in NSX networking technologies.- Strong knowledge of vSAN storage solutions.- Proven track record of managing and executing complex upgrade projects.- Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.- Strong communication skills to collaborate with various stakeholders. Preferred Qualifications: - VMware certifications in relevant areas.- Experience with previous VCF upgrades.- Familiarity with automation tools and scripting. ECS Recruitment Group Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced Senior Cloud Engineer with deep expertise in cloud-native platforms, Kubernetes, and DevOps engineering. In this role, you will contribute to building and operating a strategic platform on Google Cloud Platform (GCP) that supports next-generation digital services aligned with the organization’s long-term technology vision.

The ideal candidate will have strong experience in GCP infrastructure, Kubernetes operations, service mesh technologies, CI/CD automation, and infrastructure as code, along with a strong Site Reliability Engineering (SRE) mindset focused on reliability, scalability, and security.

Key ResponsibilitiesCloud Platform Engineering

• Architect, implement, and maintain highly resilient, scalable, and secure Kubernetes environments on GCP.
• Engineer and optimize Kubernetes infrastructure supporting multi-tenant workloads.
• Ensure strong resource isolation, operational scalability, and high availability across cloud environments.

Kubernetes & Service Mesh

• Manage and operate production-grade Kubernetes clusters.
• Implement service mesh technologies such as Istio or Anthos for secure service-to-service communication.
• Configure Istio telemetry, sidecar injection, and mTLS enforcement.

Security & Governance

• Implement strong security controls including:
• OPA Gatekeeper policies
• Fine-grained RBAC
• mTLS encryption
• Secure service mesh configurations
• Apply least-privilege access principles and cloud security best practices.

CI/CD & Automation

• Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines enabling automated build, testing, and deployment.
• Implement Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Terraform.
• Automate platform provisioning and configuration using modern DevOps practices.

Observability & Performance

• Implement observability frameworks using tools such as:
• Prometheus
• Dynatrace
• OpenTelemetry
• Diagnose and resolve complex performance, networking, and automation issues.
• Optimize system performance and ensure platform reliability.

Collaboration

• Work closely with engineering, architecture, and DevOps teams to deliver cloud-native solutions.
• Support the full lifecycle management of cloud-native services.
• Contribute to engineering best practices and continuous improvement initiatives.

Joina leading independent technology and services provider as a Technician 2.
We are looking to recruit Senior Cabling/Smart Hands Engineer who will work within both Data Centre andCorporate environments to deliver advanced structured cabling, hardwareinstallation, and onsite technical support.

• Location: Reading
• Daily Rate: A per hour rate, in-scope IR35, of £14.90/hr PAYE) OR £19.34/hr (via a Hays approved umbrella company)
• Contract Duration: 23-Mar-26 till 30-Sep-26
• Working Hours:Mon - Fri 07:00 to 19:00

Key Responsibilities:

• Work within Data Centre and Corporate environments to deliver cabling and Smart Hands support.
• Install, terminate, and test fibre optic cables.
• Use Fluke testing equipment for certification and fault diagnostics.
• Install cable pathways including basket trays, trunking, and fibre runners.
• Install power and data connection cables within server and networking racks.
• Perform rack and stack of active network hardware (Switches, Routers, Servers).
• Follow patching schedules and cut sheets accurately.
• Provide hands-on support to remote network and systems administrators.
• Apply basic IP Addressing under direction.
• Install and configure UPS systems (desirable).

Key Requirements:

• Minimum 3 years’ hands-on experience in the structured cabling industry.
• Strong understanding of Structured Cabling Solutions.
• Proven experience working in Data Centre and Corporate environments.
• Proficient in terminating and testing fibre optic cabling.
• Experienced with Fluke test equipment and fault finding.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to engage stakeholders at all levels.
• Night/shift work/weekend work may be required on a project-by-project basis.
• Willingness and ability to travel within the UK and internationally for project work.

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Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced OpenShift Architecture and Migration Design Specialist to lead the design, planning, and execution of enterprise OpenShift architecture and migration strategies.

The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in Red Hat OpenShift, Kubernetes, container platforms, and cloud-native architecture, along with strong experience integrating OpenShift environments with VMware and Pure Storage infrastructures.

This role will focus on designing scalable, secure, and resilient OpenShift environments and ensuring smooth migration of applications and workloads with minimal disruption.

Key ResponsibilitiesOpenShift Architecture Design

• Design and implement enterprise-grade OpenShift architecture, including cluster topology, networking, and storage.
• Define best practices for OpenShift cluster deployment, including multi-zone and multi-region architectures.
• Ensure solutions meet high availability, fault tolerance, and disaster recovery requirements.
• Provide architectural guidance for containerized platforms and Kubernetes-based workloads.

Migration Planning & Execution

• Assess existing infrastructure, workloads, and applications for migration readiness.
• Develop detailed migration strategies including containerization, workload migration, and data transfer.
• Execute migration plans ensuring minimal downtime and operational disruption.
• Identify migration risks and implement mitigation strategies.

VMware & Pure Storage Integration

• Design OpenShift deployments integrated with VMware environments.
• Utilize VMware technologies such as vSphere, vCenter, and NSX for optimized deployments.
• Configure and manage Pure Storage solutions (FlashArray, FlashBlade) to support OpenShift workloads.
• Ensure performance optimization and compatibility across OpenShift, VMware, and storage infrastructure.

CI/CD & DevOps Integration

• Design and implement CI/CD pipelines optimized for OpenShift environments.
• Integrate DevOps workflows and automation tools for continuous deployment.
• Automate deployment, scaling, and monitoring processes to streamline software delivery.

Scalability & Security

• Design solutions that support scalability and future workload growth.
• Implement security best practices, including:
• Role-Based Access Control (RBAC)
• Network policies
• Encryption
• Conduct security reviews and compliance audits for OpenShift environments.

Collaboration & Documentation

• Work closely with DevOps, development, and infrastructure teams.
• Provide architecture documentation, migration guides, and operational runbooks.
• Offer technical guidance and training to teams on OpenShift and Kubernetes best practices.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Strong hands-on experience with Red Hat OpenShift (OCP) architecture and deployment.
• Deep knowledge of Kubernetes, containerization, and orchestration platforms.
• Expertise with VMware technologies (vSphere, vCenter, NSX).
• Hands-on experience with Pure Storage platforms such as FlashArray and FlashBlade.
• Strong understanding of networking concepts including ingress, DNS, and load balancing.
• Experience with persistent storage, dynamic provisioning, and container storage solutions.
• Hands-on experience with CI/CD tools such as Jenkins, GitHub, or ArgoCD.
• Experience implementing DevOps workflows in container environments.
• Strong knowledge of high availability, scalability, and security architecture.

We are a Global Recruitment specialist that provides support to the clients across EMEA, APAC, US and Canada. We have an excellent job opportunity for you.

Role Title: Engineering Lead (OCP,Ansible)
Location: Sheffield
Duration: 31/12/2026
Work setup: 3 days onsite/week
Rate: £375/Day (MUST BE PAYE THROUGH UMBRELLA)

Role Description:

Key Responsibilities:

1. Architecture Design:
   o Design the target architecture for OpenShift, including cluster topology, networking, and storage solutions.
   o Define and implement best practices for OpenShift cluster setup, including multi-zone and multi-region deployments.
   o Ensure the architecture supports high availability, fault tolerance, and disaster recovery.
2. Migration Design and Optimization:
   o Assess existing infrastructure, applications, and workloads to determine migration readiness.
   o Develop detailed migration plans, including strategies for containerization, workload transfer, and data migration.
   o Implement migration processes, ensuring minimal downtime and disruption to business operations.
   o Identify and mitigate risks associated with the migration process.
3. VMware and Pure Storage Integration design:
   o Design and implement OpenShift solutions that integrate seamlessly with VMware virtualized environments.
   o Leverage VMware tools (eg, vSphere, vCenter, NSX) to optimize OpenShift deployments.
   o Configure and manage Pure Storage solutions (eg, FlashArray, FlashBlade) to provide high-performance, scalable storage for OpenShift workloads.
   o Ensure compatibility and performance optimization between OpenShift, VMware, and Pure Storage.
4. CI/CD Pipelines and DevOps Workflows:
   o Design and implement CI/CD pipelines tailored for the OpenShift environment.
   o Integrate DevOps workflows with OpenShift-native tools and third-party solutions.
   o Automate deployment, scaling, and monitoring processes to streamline application delivery.
5. Scalability and Security:
   o Ensure the architecture and migration plans are scalable to meet future growth and workload demands.
   o Implement security best practices, including role-based access control (RBAC), network policies, and encryption.
   o Conduct regular security assessments and audits to maintain compliance with organizational standards.
6. Collaboration and Documentation:
   o Work closely with development, DevOps, and operations teams to align architecture and migration plans with business needs.
   o Provide detailed documentation of the architecture, migration strategies, workflows, and configurations.
   o Offer technical guidance and training to teams on OpenShift architecture, migration, and best practices.

Required Skills and Qualifications:

• Strong experience in designing and implementing OpenShift architectures and migration strategies.
• In-depth knowledge of Kubernetes, containerization, and orchestration.
• Expertise in VMware tools and technologies (eg, vSphere, vCenter, NSX).
• Hands-on experience with Pure Storage solutions (eg, FlashArray, FlashBlade).
• Expertise in networking concepts (eg, ingress, load balancing, DNS) and storage solutions (eg, persistent volumes, dynamic provisioning).
• Hands-on experience with CI/CD tools (eg, Jenkins, Github, ArgoCD) and DevOps workflows.
• Strong understanding of high availability, scalability, and security principles in cloud-native environments.
• Proven experience in workload and application migration to OpenShift or similar platforms.
• Proficiency in Scripting and automation (eg, Bash, Python, Ansible, Terraform).
• Excellent problem-solving and communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• OpenShift certifications (eg, Red Hat Certified Specialist in OpenShift Administration).
• Experience with multi-cluster and hybrid cloud OpenShift deployments.
• Familiarity with monitoring and logging tools (eg, oTel, Grafana, Splunk stack).
• Knowledge of OpenShift Operators and Helm charts.
• Experience with large-scale migration projects.

If you are interested in this position and would like to learn more, please send through your CV and we will get in touch with you as soon as possible. Please note, candidates are often Shortlisted within 48 hours.

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Job Overview:
This role involves delivering structured cabling, fibre optic installations, and rack-and-stack activities within data centre and corporate environments. The engineer will handle testing, fault diagnostics, Pathway installations, and on-site support for remote network teams. Travel within the UK and internationally is required, along with flexibility for night or weekend work. Strong technical skills, safety certifications, and professional communication are essential.

Location: London
Rate: An hourly rate, in-scope IR35, of £14.90 (PAYE) OR £19.34 per hour (via a Hays Approved Umbrella Company).
Contract Length: 23 Mar - 30 Sep 2026
Work Schedule: Monday - Friday (7:00 - 19:00)

Key RequirementsMust be very familiar with working in Data Centre and Corporate environments.
Minimum 3 years of hands-on experience in the structured cabling industry.
Good understanding of various Structured Cabling Solutions.
Capable of installing, terminating, and testing Fibre Optic cables.
Experienced in using Fluke test equipment and performing fault diagnosis.
Must have Health & Safety Training (CSCS, ECS, or equivalent country-specific qualification) affiliated with the Construction Industry Training Board.
Should hold at least 3 industry or manufacturer installation accreditations (eg, Commscope, Corning, Panduit, or other major brands).

Must have completed an industry-recognized Structured Cabling and Fibre Optic Training Course, such as:
CNET CNIT
BICSI Engineer/Technician
City & Guilds
B-TEC or equivalent
IPAF and/or PASMA Training preferred (or equivalent local powered-access qualification).
Experience installing cable pathways (basket trays, trunking, fibre runners).
Ability to understand and follow patching schedules/cut sheets.
Experience installing power and data cables within server and networking racks.
Experience in rack-and-stack of active network hardware (Switches, Routers, Servers).
Able to follow instructions and provide on-site support to remote network/systems administrators.
Ability to apply basic IP Addressing under supervision.
Experience with installing and configuring UPS systems (desirable).
Excellent communication skills and a professional attitude, with experience engaging stakeholders at all levels.
Must be willing and able to travel within the UK and internationally (including air travel) for project work.
May be required to work night shifts, weekends, or flexible hours depending on project requirements.

Additional Information:
Interview Process: In Person/Teams/Telephonic

How to Apply:
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Rullion are currently looking for a CCTV Engineer to cover for a minimum of a month in Knightsbridge.

Key Responsibilities

CCTV & VMS Responsibilities

• Install, configure, and maintain Synectics Synergy VMS, including servers, workstations, and storage.
• Program, configure, and commission IP cameras (fixed, PTZ, dome, thermal) including IP addressing, stream configuration, analytics setup, and firmware upgrades.
• Perform system diagnostics, resolve recording issues, and monitor overall system health.

Network & Switch Configuration

• Configure and maintain network switches (Cisco, HP, Juniper or similar) including:
  • VLAN configuration
  • Multicast / IGMP snooping
  • QoS for video traffic
  • Spanning Tree
  • PoE provisioning for CCTV infrastructure
• Support fibre and copper CCTV network backbones across the site.
• Ensure secure network segmentation to protect CCTV systems.

Deployment & Commissioning

• Lead onsite installation of cameras, switches, encoders, and network infrastructure.
• Perform acceptance testing (FAT/SAT) and produce technical documentation.
• Work with Projects and Security teams to roll out system upgrades and expansions.

Maintenance & Support

• Conduct preventative maintenance checks across the system.
• Maintain accurate asset lists, network diagrams, and configuration files.

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Migration Engineer Remote Outside IR35

A client is seeking a Migration Engineer to complete a Google Workspace / G-Suite to M365 migration project. The successful Migration Engineer will require strong experience with Modern Workspace, Endpoint Management and Security Policy.

The migration includes over 200 accounts including mailboxes, secured, unsecured and shared data being used be executive leadership and staff.

Experience with Purview/DLP and Data Classification is highly desirable.

Required Skills & Experience of the Migration Engineer:

• Proven experience with Microsoft 365 tenant-to-tenant migrations.
• Google Workspace / G-Suite migration experience.
• Strong knowledge of:
  • Microsoft Intune
  • MDM / Endpoint Management
  • SharePoint Migrations
  • Microsoft Purview / DLP policies
  • Azure AD / Entra ID administration
  • BitTitan and similar
• Experience migrating mailboxes, user accounts, and file storage at scale.

Key Responsibilities of the Migration Engineer:

• Plan and execute Google Workspace / G-Suite to Microsoft 365 migration.
• Perform mailbox and user migrations.
• Migrate Google Workspace accounts and personal Google Drives.
• Utilise Purview for DLP policies.
• Migrate shared documents into SharePoint.

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This role is Inside IR35

The Lightning Systems Integration Facility (LSIF) is established at the Maritime Integration & Support Centre (MISC) on Portsdown Hill, Portsmouth, to support testing and integration of the F35 Lightning II Aircraft within the UK military infrastructure.

A UKLTI System Administrator is required to administer, patch, secure and maintain the LSIF systems within the MISC environment, prepare the systems in line with testing requirements, and occasionally implement changes to the facility and established infrastructure.

A major function of the role is the maintenance of government furnished computer equipment (including large servers). As part of this, the liaison and effective communication between suppliers, owners, partners and users is crucial in ensuring the equipment is available to the right groups at the right time.

The role will require good organisational and communication skills on top of technical ability covering a range of technologies.

The incumbent will be provided training on how to use the proprietary systems and will be expected to become well versed in using and administering them.

Typical duties include (but are not limited to):

• Administration and maintenance of hardware, software, and networks
• Implementation of changes to hardware, software and networks
• Assisting with system preparation in line with customer and project requirements
• Assisting with security and export control matters (including ITAR and IVCO)
• Assisting with the planning, execution and reporting of testing events
• Assisting with longer-term facility planning
• Assisting with procurement and management of LSIF hardware and software
• Configuration control of assets, documents, change requests etc

Knowledge:

Server Administration, including Active Directory, DNS, Group Policies, Disk Management, updating via WSUS as well as knowledge of Microsoft hypervisor and the ability to implement and manage a virtual environment.

Experience of auditing system log files and anti-virus monitoring using monitoring tools such as SolarWinds NPM/Observability, Kiwi Syslog, Splunk and Trellix ePO

Some experience with networking vendors such as Cisco, FortiGate. Experience configuring, troubleshooting and upgrading network devices and knowledge of LAN and WAN infrastructure (switches, routers, firewalls).

Ability to physically install Servers, workstations and network devices, and to perform cable management to MoD Standard

Ability to design, plan, implement and manage integration of separate IT systems, including at different security classifications.

Knowledge of ITAR, EAR, DEAL, SCIDA accreditation requirements of JSP 440 and 480, etc.

Experience of ITIL processes and procedures.

General IT trouble shooting skills

Some knowledge of Linux, and / or containerisation, as well as JIRA and Confluence would also be preferred although is not vital

Skills:

Ability to learn to use new technology including proprietary software and systems when required

Ability to work as part of a team

Ability to communicate with other team members, suppliers and customers

Ability to document changes and troubleshooting steps taken

Ability to prioritise work based on customer requirements and project/team objectives

Senior Network Engineer - NSX-T / AVI / HCI

500 - 550 per day - Inside IR35

MOD SC Cleared

Site: Farnborough - 4 days onsite, 1 day remote

About the Role

We are delivering a modern managed infrastructure platform designed to replace complex legacy enterprise environments. The programme focuses on high levels of automation, repeatable infrastructure design patterns, and rapid deployment of business solutions.

The platform leverages modern Windows and VMware technologies and integrates automation tooling such as Ansible, Terraform, and scripting frameworks alongside specialist infrastructure and application platforms.

We are seeking an experienced Senior Network Engineer with strong expertise in VMware NSX-T, F5, and VMware AVI within Hyperconverged Infrastructure (HCI) environments. The successful candidate will combine deep technical expertise with strong design capability, delivering scalable, secure, and highly automated network solutions, including robust identity and tiered access models.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and support network architectures within hyperconverged infrastructure environments using NSX-T and AVI technologies.

• Lead deployment and configuration of VMware NSX-T components, including:

  • Logical networking
  • Distributed firewall
  • Load balancing
  • VPN services

• Implement network virtualisation and micro-segmentation strategies.

• Deploy and manage VMware AVI load balancers to support modern application delivery, automation, and analytics.

• Ensure high availability, performance optimisation, and security across network services.

• Design and maintain identity and access management solutions aligned with tiered access models.

• Conduct capacity planning and scalability assessments to support platform growth.

• Collaborate with infrastructure, security, and automation teams to deliver integrated platform solutions.

Essential Skills & Experience

• Strong hands-on experience with:

  • VMware NSX-T
  • VMware AVI Load Balancer
  • Hyperconverged Infrastructure (HCI)

• Proven experience designing and implementing scalable network architectures.

• Strong understanding of identity management and tiered access models.

• Experience working within highly automated infrastructure environments.

• Excellent communication and documentation skills.

• DV Clearance (or willingness to undergo security vetting).

Desirable Skills

• Software-Defined WAN (SD-WAN)
• Network monitoring and observability tooling
• Secure network architecture and security best practices
• Experience supporting Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using tools such as Ansible and Terraform