Akamai Security Engineer & Senior Akamai Security Engineer (Contract)
Knutsford Hybrid - 3 days onsite 2 remote
Senior: £620 per day
Engineer: £490 per day
Until 30/11/2026
INSIDE IR35

Our client is looking for an Akamai Security Engineer and a Senior Akamai Security Engineer to lead the design, deployment, and optimisation of Akamai security solutions across large‑scale, high‑traffic digital platforms.

These are key engineering roles focused on strengthening web security, enhancing performance, and embedding best‑practice Akamai configurations into global environments.

Key Responsibilities

Engineer
Configure & maintain Akamai tools (KSD, WAF, Bot Manager, CDN)
Support implementation of rulesets, policies & routing configs
Monitor traffic, identify threats & assist in incident response
Tune WAF & bot rules to reduce false positives
Assist with CDN configuration, caching & performance tuning
Manage certificates, redirects, and Akamai property updates
Collaborate with application teams for secure deployments
Produce documentation & support continuous improvement

Senior Engineer
Architect, configure & optimise Akamai tools (KSD, WAF, Bot Manager, CDN)
Lead end‑to‑end policy and ruleset implementation
Conduct threat analysis, log review & incident response
Implement rate limiting, DDoS protection & bot mitigation
Manage Akamai properties, certificates, redirects & routing
Tune WAF rules to reduce false positives
Provide technical leadership & best‑practice guidance

Required Skills

Engineer
Hands-on experience with Akamai (KSD, WAF, CDN)
Understanding of OWASP Top 10, DDoS, bot behaviours
Strong grasp of HTTP/S, DNS, TLS, caching & CDNs
Basic scripting (Python, Shell, APIs)
Solid troubleshooting & analytical skills

Senior Engineer
Extensive hands‑on Akamai experience (KSD, WAF, Bot Manager, EdgeWorkers, CDN)
Strong knowledge of OWASP Top 10, DDoS, API protection & bot threats
Deep understanding of HTTP/S, DNS, TCP/IP, TLS & caching strategies
Experience with large‑scale, high‑traffic web environments
Scripting/automation: Python, Shell, Akamai APIs
Strong troubleshooting & performance tuning capability

What to do now
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Your new company

Join a leading consultancy partnering with a well-established UK financial services organisation undergoing significant digital and operational transformation.
You’ll help modernise and enhance critical financial products and services used nationwide, working within a collaborative, regulated environment that prioritises customer trust, data integrity, and innovation. This is a chance to contribute to high-impact initiatives across savings, lending, payments, and member-focused services-supported by a major consulting partner known for delivering complex, large-scale change.

Our client is looking for an experienced DBA for a contract until the end of August (with potential extensions)
This role is going to be hybrid working - on site in Manchester 3 days per week
Your new role

• Must have hands on experience as Database Administrator specifically with MongoDB, PostgreSQL / Oracle.
• Working with database software to find ways to store, organise and manage data
• Expert knowledge of RDBMS and NoSQL data stores and working with a variety of structures including JSON and XML
• Experience of software development with distributed data processing technologies including Oracle, MongoDB, PostgreSQL
• Experience in keeping databases up to date, troubleshooting, helping with database design & development, and managing database access.
• Experience in designing maintenance procedures and putting them into operation.
• Liaising with programmers, applications/operational staff, IT project managers and other technical staff
• Managing database security/integrity and backup procedures, implementing security measures.

What you need to do now

If you’re interested in this role, click ‘apply now’ to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
If this job isn’t quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.

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Job Title: Electrical Test & Inspection Engineer (2391-52) Contract

Location: Manchester & North West (Dealership Portfolio)

Rate: £300 £400 per day (DOE / Payment Method)

Duration:On-Going

Start Date:ASAP

The Opportunity

We are seeking an experienced Contract Electrical Inspector (2391-52) to deliver a comprehensive testing program across a portfolio of automotive dealerships in Manchester and the wider North West.

This is a technical, high-standard contract requiring an engineer comfortable with complex commercial environments, including 3-phase workshop machinery and EV charging infrastructure.

Contract Scope

• EICR Delivery: Conduct full periodic inspections and produce high-quality digital reports.
• Specialist Testing: Verify 3-phase circuits for vehicle lifts, compressors, and spray booths.
• EV Infrastructure: Inspect and test EVSE charging points (Initial Verification and Periodic).
• Remedial Scoping: Clearly document C1, C2, and FI observations to allow for subsequent remedial quotes.
• Safe Isolation: Manage work in live showroom environments with minimal disruption.

Essential Requirements

• Qualifications: City & Guilds 2391-52 (or 2394/95) & 18th Edition.
• Grade: JIB Gold Card (Approved Electrician status).
• Equipment: Ideally, you will have a calibrated Multi-Function Tester (MFT) and EVSE testing adapter (unless otherwise agreed).
• Compliance: Valid Professional Indemnity Insurance (£250k+) and Public Liability.
• Experience: Proven track record in commercial/industrial testing (Dealership experience highly advantageous).

Power up your career by leading complex electrical infrastructure upgrades on one of the UK’s most high-profile industrial networks!

Our Client has a requirement for an Electrical Power Systems Engineer, who will be required to work on a contract basis in Warrington/Hybrid.

Role Purpose:

• Act as a technical specialist in power and protection, supporting the wider design team on critical infrastructure upgrades.
• Lead the digital modelling of electrical networks to ensure system reliability and safety.
• Ensure all electrical designs and calculations comply with stringent industry engineering standards and best practices.

Job Role Responsibilities:

• Create and maintain detailed project ETAP models for complex electrical networks.
• Produce accurate fault calculations (BS EN 60909) and comprehensive protection reports.
• Conduct arc flash risk assessments to ensure operational safety during maintenance and faults.
• Design and upgrade 11kV and 400V substations, specifically focusing on aging assets.
• Perform unit protection calculations, including differential and high-impedance schemes.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of engineering standards and site-specific safety practices.

Experience / Skills / Knowledge / Qualifications:
Essential:

• Strong working knowledge of BS EN 60909 Fault Calculations.
• Proficiency in power distribution modelling software (specifically ETAP).
• Extensive experience with Protection and Control systems at both 11kV and 400V.
• Proven track record in substation design and electrical infrastructure upgrades.
• Experience with unit protection calculations (differential & high-impedance).

Desirable:

• Knowledge of IEC61850 and power system SCADA interfaces.
• Proficiency with CAD tools such as Trimble, ERACS, or Digsilent.
• Chartered Engineer status (or actively working towards it).

Benefits:

• Competitive contract day rate.
• Long-term project pipeline within a highly regulated, secure sector.

Company information
At First Recruitment Group we understand just how important it is to secure the right people. That is why our Recruitment Consultants always take the time to understand requirements in detail and offer sound advice to both clients and candidates. We actively recruit at all levels and this is a superb opportunity for an Electrical Power Systems Engineer looking for new employment.

As part of putting people first, we strive to be an equal opportunities employer and we are always looking to increase the diversity of our workforce, working closely with our clients to ensure everyone is included.

Make a real difference to communities across Greater Manchester

Were looking for an inspiring VCFSE Programme Manager to lead a programme of work on behalf of the Greater Manchester Resilience Forum (GMRF). This is an exciting opportunity to shape how the Voluntary, Community, Faith and Social Enterprise sector plays an active role in preparing for, responding to, and recovering from emergencies.

Greater Manchesters Resilience Strategy recognises the critical contribution of the VCFSE sector, something demonstrated time and again in the response to major incidents. This role will build on those strengths, cementing long-term collaboration and ensuring communities continue to be supported when it matters most.

As VCFSE Programme Manager, youll work across agencies and partners to turn learning into lasting change, strengthen relationships and help embed the sectors capabilities into the heart of Greater Manchesters resilience arrangements.

About you

Were looking for someone who can bring energy, credibility and drive to a complex, high-profile programme. Youll have:

• Proven experience delivering complex programmes or projects
• Excellent partnership and relationship-building skills across diverse systems
• Strong attention to detail and a commitment to high-quality delivery
• Initiative, confidence and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team
• A track record of making things happen and leaving a positive impact

Greater Manchester is bold, ambitious, and continually evolving. Were looking for people who dont just talk about change, they deliver it.

Product Designer (Plush Toys / 9 Month FTC)
£30,000 - £35,000 + Hybrid + Career Progression + Flexible Working Hours + On Site Parking + Company Benefits
Wigan, Greater Manchester

Are you a Product Designer from a background in Plush Toy design or similar, looking for a 6/9 Month Fixed Term Contract with one of the fastest growing toy designers in the UK with global outreach?

On offer is the opportunity to join a company with nearly 30 years of experience in supplying a variety of Toys and products to leading retailers including Aldi, Morrisons and many more across the globe. This company is currently focused on growing international business in USA and Europe and Asia through exciting projects with huge brands such as Disney.

In this role you will be required to have some knowledge or experience within Plush Toy design or similar. Experience using packages like Solidworks, Illustrator, Photoshop will be useful but not necessary. Day to day you will be working within a tight-knit team following briefs from global brands as well having the creative freedom to come up with your own designs, from market research to finalizing designs and reviewing samples.

This opportunity would suit a Product Designer with a background in designing Plush Toys or similar, looking for a fixed term contract with a growing company who work alongside some of the most recognisable brands and the biggest retailers, giving you a platform for success and creative freedom.

The Role

• 6- or 9-month fixed term contract
• Design a range of Plush Toys
• Oversee the product design process from research to manufacturing
• Understanding client needs and following briefs
• Office based with hybrid options

The Person

• Background in Plush Toy design or similar
• Commutable to Wigan

Reference: BBBH24028

Product Designer, Digital Design, Design, SolidWorks, Illustrator, In-design, Training, Progression, Design, Adobe Illustrator, Product, Artwork, Adobe, Creative Cloud, Toys, Gifts, Packaging, Wigan

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

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates. The salary advertised is a guideline for this position. The offered renumeration will be dependent on the extent of your experience, qualifications, and skill set.

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We are recruiting for an experiencedProject Managerto oversee a ducting and cabling project within the Utilities & Civils sector based in Wigan.

Working on a key civils infrastructure project, you will oversee programme delivery, contractor performance, commercial awareness and client reporting.

This is a hybrid position combining remote management duties with regular site presence.

Duties Include

• Full project lifecycle management of duct and cabling works
• Contractor and subcontractor management
• Client liaison and stakeholder communication
• Programme management and reporting
• Risk and issue management
• Budget oversight and cost control
• Ensuring compliance with health & safety legislation
• Chairing site and progress meetings

Ideal Candidate

• Extensive experience delivering civils infrastructure projects
• Strong knowledge of ducting, cabling and associated groundworks
• Confident managing client relationships
• Experience working within utilities or telecom infrastructure environments
• SMSTS & CSCS
• Excellent communication and reporting skills

This is a contract opportunity suited to an experienced infrastructure Project Manager available to start asap.

Astute’s Nuclear team is partnering with a sustainable infrastructure company that leads on decommissioning and new build projects across the UK to recruit 5 Senior EC&I Engineers on a 52 week contract for its Warrington offices.

The Senior EC&I Engineers comes with an hourly rate between £45 - £60 per hour, Inside IR35.

Key skills required for the Senior EC&I Engineer role

• A degree in Electrical Engineering (or equivalent)
• Chartership, or working towards chartership
• Experience in EC&I Engineering design
• Production of EC&I Design concepts (SLD’s, BCD’s, Cable Schedules, Layouts, Calculations)

Location, day rate and timeframe of the Senior EC&I Engineer role

• An hourly rate between £45 - £60 per hour (based on experience)
• Hybrid working
• 52 week contract
• Inside IR35

Astute People are acting as an employment business in relation to this vacancy. We do not discriminate on the grounds of age, race, gender, disability, creed or sexual orientation and comply with all relevant UK legislation. We encourage applications from individuals from all backgrounds but candidates must be able to demonstrate their ability to work in the UK. Astute is also committed to the government’s Disability Confident Employer initiative. We endeavour to get back to everyone, however, if you have not heard anything after 7 days, please consider your application unsuccessful.

Job Title: PostgreSQL DBA
Location: Manchester
Salary/Rate: 430 per day
Start Date: March 2026
Job Type: 6 month contract (Inside IR35)

Company Introduction
We are currently recruiting for an experienced PostgreSQL DBA to join our client on an exciting contract in the finance industry.

Primary Skills:

• Must have hands-on experience as Database Administration specifically with MongoDB, PostgreSQL / Oracle.
• Managing a oracle team
• Working with database software to find ways to store, organise and manage data
• Expert knowledge of RDBMS and NoSQL data stores and working with a variety of structures, including JSON and XML
• Experience of software development with distributed data processing technologies including Oracle, MongoDB, PostgreSQL
• Experience in keeping databases up to date, troubleshooting, helping with database design & development, and managing database access.
• Experience in designing maintenance procedures and putting them into operation.
• Liaising with programmers, applications/operational staff, IT project managers and other technical staff
• Managing database security/integrity and backup procedures, implementing security measures.

Secondary Skills:

• Writing reports, documentation, and operating manuals
• Testing and modifying databases to ensure that they operate reliably
• Writing disaster recovery plans and archiving/housekeeping data.
• Knowledge of Cloud platforms, serverless architecture preferable
• Good understanding of software patterns and when/how to apply them
• Knowledge of Kafka will be advantageous
• Experience of working in an Agile/DevOps software development environment
• Have ability to help with mentoring tasks.
• Have experience in working on Support activities.

If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply now with your updated CV in Microsoft Word/PDF format.

Disclaimer
Notwithstanding any guidelines given to level of experience sought, we will consider candidates from outside this range if they can demonstrate the necessary competencies.
Square One is acting as both an employment agency and an employment business, and is an equal opportunities recruitment business. Square One embraces diversity and will treat everyone equally. Please see our website for our full diversity statement.

Job Title: PostgreSQL DBA
Location: Manchester (3 x per week)
Salary/Rate: £430 per day
Start Date: March 2026
Job Type: 6 month contract (Inside IR35)

Company Introduction
We are currently recruiting for an experienced PostgresSQL DBA to join our client on an exciting contract in the finance industry.

Primary Skills:

• Must have hands-on experience as Database Administration specifically with MongoDB, PostgreSQL/Oracle.
• Managing a oracle team
• Working with database software to find ways to store, organise and manage data
• Expert knowledge of RDBMS and NoSQL data stores and working with a variety of structures, including JSON and XML
• Experience of software development with distributed data processing technologies including Oracle, MongoDB, PostgreSQL
• Experience in keeping databases up to date, troubleshooting, helping with database design & development, and managing database access.
• Experience in designing maintenance procedures and putting them into operation.
• Liaising with programmers, applications/operational staff, IT project managers and other technical staff
• Managing database security/integrity and backup procedures, implementing security measures.

Secondary Skills:

• Writing reports, documentation, and operating manuals
• Testing and modifying databases to ensure that they operate reliably
• Writing disaster recovery plans and archiving/housekeeping data.
• Knowledge of Cloud platforms, serverless architecture preferable
• Good understanding of software patterns and when/how to apply them
• Knowledge of Kafka will be advantageous
• Experience of working in an Agile/DevOps software development environment
• Have ability to help with mentoring tasks.
• Have experience in working on Support activities.

If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply now with your updated CV in Microsoft Word/PDF format.

Disclaimer
Notwithstanding any guidelines given to level of experience sought, we will consider candidates from outside this range if they can demonstrate the necessary competencies.
Square One is acting as both an employment agency and an employment business, and is an equal opportunities recruitment business. Square One embraces diversity and will treat everyone equally. Please see our website for our full diversity statement.

Principal Cloud Platform Engineer - Contract

Location: Hybrid (60% office / 40% remote)

Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced Principal Cloud Platform Engineer to help shape the future of our cloud security and automation capabilities. You will play a key role in expanding our cloud product roadmap, automating remediation and escalation processes, and strengthening our security posture across enterprise platforms.

Working closely with engineering, security, and DevOps teams, you will apply modern cloud-native and CI/CD practices to solve real-world business challenges across multiple technology domains.

Key Responsibilities

• Drive cloud infrastructure enhancements aligned to strategic and budgetary objectives.
• Collaborate with engineering teams on the design, build, and delivery of scalable cloud services.
• Enable stakeholders to adopt modern cloud-native architectures and best practices.
• Ensure cloud platforms adhere to security, compliance, and software lifecycle standards.
• Automate operational workflows, incident remediation, and escalation processes.

Essential Skills & Experience

• Proven experience in cloud engineering with professional certifications (AWS, Azure, or GCP preferred).
• Ability to translate High-Level Designs (HLD) and Low-Level Designs (LLD) into implementable solutions.
• Strong scripting skills in PowerShell, Bash, and Python or Java.
• Deep experience with CI/CD pipelines and Agile/Scrum methodologies.
• Knowledge of SIEM, cloud security controls, and cloud security tooling.
• Experience with incident, problem, and change management processes.
• Hands-on experience with Wiz (Wiz Cloud, Wiz Defend).
• Strong containerisation expertise (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Experience with Windows and Red Hat Linux environments.
• Automation experience using Chef or similar configuration management tools.

GCP-Focused Experience (Highly Desirable)

• Infrastructure automation using Deployment Manager or Terraform.
• IAM roles, Service Accounts, and Organization Policies.
• CI/CD tooling including Cloud Build, Artifact Registry, and Cloud Deploy.
• GCP Networking (VPC, firewall rules, load balancing).
• Observability and security tooling (Cloud Logging, Monitoring, Security Command Center).
• Experience with GKE and container orchestration.

Desirable Qualifications

• Experience within financial services or other regulated environments.
• Bachelor’s degree (or higher) in a relevant technical discipline.
• CISSP or equivalent security certification.

Location: Hybrid 60% office-40% Knutsford
Duration: 18/12/2026
Rate to SSC (including supplier charge): 527

MUST BE PAYE THROUGH UMBRELLA

Role Description:
Bridge business/risk objectives and technical change. Capture requirements, map them to controls, maintain traceability and prove value delivered by remediation.
Responsibilities

• Requirements & analysis: elicit and document user journeys, process maps and control requirements; maintain traceability to NIST CSF categories and regulatory obligations.
• Story writing and acceptance: write clear user stories with measurable acceptance criteria; orchestrate UAT and evidence packs.
• Service process alignment: map as?is/to?be across incident, problem, change and vulnerability management; support CAB documentation and communication.
• Benefits and reporting: quantify risk reduction, SLA improvements and user impact; maintain dashboards for stakeholders.

Must?Have Skills & Experience

• 5+ years’ BA experience in FSI/network/security programmes; proficient with ITIL practices and ServiceNow workflows.
• Strong data literacy and stakeholder facilitation; able to turn qualitative risk into measurable outcomes.

Preferred Certifications

• BCS BA; ITIL 4 Foundation; vendor fundamentals (e.g., Cisco/Zscaler/Fortinet/Splunk) desirable.

KPIs

• Requirements?to?controls traceability coverage; cycle time from story ready ? accepted; % first?time pass; measurable benefit realisation.

Role: Senior DevOps Integration Engineer
Location: Hybrid - 60% onsite/40% remote - Cheshire
Contract Length: Until 30/11/2026
Rate: £600 to £630 per day

Role Overview

We’re looking for a Senior DevOps Integration Engineer to take ownership of designing, automating, and integrating modern CI/CD pipelines, cloud infrastructure, and platform tooling.

This is a hands-on technical role focused on building scalable, resilient DevOps solutions that improve deployment speed, platform reliability, and engineering efficiency across multiple teams. If you like solving complex automation problems and making pipelines purr rather than scream, you’ll feel at home here.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain enterprise-scale CI/CD pipelines across multi-service environments
• Integrate build, test, security scanning, and deployment workflows
• Automate cloud infrastructure using Infrastructure as Code (Terraform preferred)
• Build and manage container platforms using Docker and Kubernetes (AKS/EKS/GKE)
• Implement monitoring, logging, and alerting integrations
• Collaborate with engineering, SRE, and security teams to embed DevOps best practices
• Troubleshoot pipeline failures, environment inconsistencies, and integration issues
• Drive continuous improvement, performance optimisation, and platform resilience
• Produce clear documentation, automation standards, and reusable tooling

Required Skills & Experience

• Strong hands-on experience building CI/CD pipelines (Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, Jenkins)
• Solid cloud engineering experience (Azure, AWS, or GCP)
• Deep Infrastructure as Code expertise (Terraform highly preferred)
• Kubernetes and container orchestration experience
• Strong Scripting skills (Python, Bash, PowerShell)
• Good understanding of DevSecOps practices (SAST, DAST, secrets management, code scanning)
• Excellent troubleshooting and systems integration skills

Nice to Have

• Cloud/DevOps certifications (Azure DevOps Engineer, AWS DevOps Pro, CKA)
• Experience with API integration, service automation, or event-driven pipelines
• Familiarity with monitoring stacks (Prometheus, Grafana, ELK, Splunk)
• Experience with GitOps tooling (ArgoCD, Flux)

Role Title: Application Security Specialist

Duration: contract to run until 30/11/2026

Location: Knutsford, Hybrid 3 days per week onsite

Rate: up to 517.78 p/d Umbrella inside IR35

Role purpose / summary

We are looking for an Application Security Specialist to assess and strengthen the security of applications across development, deployment, and operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct security reviews, threat modelling, and vulnerability assessments.
• Support secure coding practices and provide guidance to development teams.
• Operate security scanning tools (SAST/DAST/IAST).
• Validate remediation of vulnerabilities and track risk reductions.
• Contribute to secure design standards and best practices.
• Work with DevOps to embed security into CI/CD pipelines.

Required Skills

• Knowledge of OWASP Top 10 and secure development principles.
• Experience with scanning tools (e.g., SonarQube, Veracode, Fortify).
• Understanding of cloud security and API/application architecture.

All profiles will be reviewed against the required skills and experience. Due to the high number of applications we will only be able to respond to successful applicants in the first instance. We thank you for your interest and the time taken to apply!

Location: Hybrid Knutsford 3 days on site
Duration: 18/12/2026
Rate 646

MUST BE PAYE THROUGH UMBRELLA
Role Description:
Own a component area (e.g., segmentation, NAC, DDI, egress, SIEM detections, runbook automation) within the pod. Refine epics into stories with clear acceptance tests; manage dependencies and keep delivery flow unblocked.
Responsibilities

• Story elaboration: translate risk/controls and design artefacts into user stories; define DoR/DoD; orchestrate UAT.
• Dependency management: maintain cross?tower dependency map (networks, identity, endpoint, SOC, service management) and negotiate sequencing.
• Change enablement: co?create standard change models and evidence packs with Tech Leads; ensure PIR actions feed the backlog.
• Reporting: visualise progress and value (burn?up, control coverage) and maintain a tight feedback loop with the Key Product Owner.

Must?Have Skills & Experience

• 5+ years as PO/BA in network/security domains; excellent story writing and backlog hygiene.

• Comfortable with config/policy artefacts (firewall baselines, ISE/NAC policy, DDI plans, proxy/ZTNA, SIEM rules).

• ITIL change fluency; ServiceNow request/change models.

• Preferred Certifications

• PSPO / CSPO; ITIL 4 Foundation; vendor fundamentals in one or more stacks (Cisco/Zscaler/Fortinet/Splunk/Infoblox/Forescout).

KPIs

• Backlog health (aging, WIP, throughput); % first?time pass against DoD; change lead?time and change?related incidents."

Role Title: PostgreSQL DBA

Location: Manchester Hybrid 3 days on site

Duration: 31/08/2026

Rate - 441

MUST BE PAYE THROUGH UMBRELLA

Role Description:

Primary Skills:

• Must have hands on experience as Database Administration specifically with MongoDB, PostgreSQL / Oracle.
• Managing a oracle team
• Working with database software to find ways to store, organise and manage data
• Expert knowledge of RDBMS and NoSQL data stores and working with a variety of structures including JSON and XML
• Experience of software development with distributed data processing technologies including Oracle, MongoDB, PostgreSQL
• Experience in keeping databases up to date, troubleshooting, helping with database design & development, and managing database access.
• Experience in designing maintenance procedures and putting them into operation.
• Liaising with programmers, applications/operational staff, IT project managers and other technical staff
• Managing database security/integrity and backup procedures, implementing security measures.

Secondary Skills:

• Writing reports, documentation, and operating manuals
• Testing and modifying databases to ensure that they operate reliably
• Writing disaster recovery plans and archiving/housekeeping data.
• Knowledge of Cloud platforms, serverless architecture preferable
• Good understanding of software patterns and when/how to apply them
• Knowledge of Kafka will be advantageous
• Experience of working in an Agile/DevOps software development environment
• Have ability to help with mentoring tasks.
• Have experience in working on Support activities.

Role Title: PMO Analyst

Duration: contract to run until 30/11/2026

Location: Knutsford Hybrid 3 days per week onsite

Rate: up to 460.62 p/d Umbrella inside IR35

Role purpose / summary

We are looking for a PMO Analyst to support governance, reporting, planning, and delivery assurance across programmes and projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain RAID logs, project documentation, dashboards, and reports.
• Support governance forums, meeting packs, and status reporting.
• Track milestones, financials, dependencies, and resource allocations.
• Maintain delivery standards, templates, and compliance checks.
• Provide analytical insights and challenge to delivery teams.

Required Skills

• Strong organisational and analytical skills.
• Proficiency with reporting tools (Excel, Power BI, dashboard)

All profiles will be reviewed against the required skills and experience. Due to the high number of applications we will only be able to respond to successful applicants in the first instance. We thank you for your interest and the time taken to apply!

Role Title: Infrastructure Designer
Duration: contract to run until 31/08/2026
Location: Manchester, Hybrid 3 days per week onsite. Project will move to Coventry
Rate: up to 414.92 p/d Umbrella inside IR35

Role purpose / summary

• Produce infrastructure design documentation based on a solution architecture to be implemented by a 3rd party supplier.
• To coordinate accurate estimates for inclusion in end to end project costs and business cases and to assist with the estimates for the end to end IT costs of the Co-operative Bank.
• Leadership within projects of technical resources and SMEs.
• Input to infrastructure solution frameworks and patterns displaying awareness of external markets and suppliers, so that the best value for money and service is delivered.
• Ensure that clear root cause is established for incidents impacting the deliverables of the Infrastructure CoE and that these issues are addressed.
• Work with 3rd party supplier build teams, development and test environment leads to ensure that solutions implemented across the Bank project portfolio are compliant to design.
• Involvement with 3rd parties to design product integration to existing / new solutions.
• Act as a technical escalation point and convene troubleshooting teams to ensure rapid identification and resolution of infrastructure issues.
• Provide design inputs to areas of expertise such as Mainframe, Networks, Wintel, Database or Connect:Direct.
• Responsibility for producing and assuring design patterns.
• Responsibility for producing and assuring Infrastructure Roadmaps.
• Provide technical escalation point for production services.
• Provide technical escalation point during build phase of new production services.

Knowledge, skills and experience required:

• Extensive experience in VM Ware Platforms and Infrastructure Solutions, Networking Environments & Firewall Knowledge
• Extensive expertise in leading infrastructure solution, design and process improvement activities within an IT operational environment which resulted in improved efficiency, performance and financial benefit.
• Excellent communication and influencing skills for dealing with internal management and teams, liaison with business partners and customers and external IT service providers.
• Excellent technical authoring skills

Additional desirable technical skills:

• Mainframe (CICS, COBOL, Objecstar, CA Datacom, VSAM etc.)
• UNIX Environments (AIX, LINUX, Solaris etc.)
• Wintel / Storage / Desktop Environments
• Data Centre Hosting
• Cloud Services and integration
• Mobile and BYOD
• Middleware and Integration (IBM Message Broker, DataStage etc.)

All profiles will be reviewed against the required skills and experience. Due to the high number of applications we will only be able to respond to successful applicants in the first instance. We thank you for your interest and the time taken to apply!

Role Title: Network Product Owner

Start Date: ASAP

End Date: 18th December 2026

Rate: 630

Location: Manchester 3 days on site

JD -

Network Security Technical Product Owner - the clients Global Network Services, you should possess

the following skillsets:

• Network Security Product Strategy and Vision: Ability to define, document, and communicate a clear network security product vision aligned with Zero Trust principles, organizational governance frameworks, and regulatory compliance requirements. Deep understanding of security policy lifecycle management, identity and access management integration, micro-segmentation strategies, and continuous verification principles. Skilled in managing network security product backlog prioritized based on risk assessment, business value, and threat landscape, with deep collaboration with security operations, infrastructure, and compliance teams. Strong understanding of API-level integration between security platforms and orchestration systems.
• Previous Hands-on expertise in one or more of the following areas: design and build of secure, fault-tolerant enterprise-class distributed network security systems with business-facing APIs/Web UIs, ensuring successful adoption and rotation at scale across domains including Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA) for Remote Access and Proxy services, Network Access Control (NAC), Next 1 Generation Firewalls (NGFW), Intrusion Detection/Prevention Systems (IDS/IPS), and Security Information & Event Management (SIEM) integration, spanning physical, virtual, and cloud environments.
• Strong understanding of network security technology fundamentals including Zero Trust Architecture (ZTA) principles, Software 1 Defined Perimeter (SDP), identity-aware proxy architectures, 802.1X authentication, certificate-based authentication, policy-based access control, stateful/stateless firewall technologies, threat intelligence integration, and network segmentation strategies.

Expertise in security policy modelling, documentation of end-to-end security workflow specifications (e.g., threat models, security control frameworks, policy decision flows), security architecture diagrams, and governance framework documentation aligned with industry standards (NIST, ISO 27001, CIS Controls).

Desired Knowledge -

• Knowledge of DevSecOps tooling, GitOps for security-as-code, CI/CD pipelines for security policy deployment, Infrastructure-as 1 Code (IaC) security scanning, security automation frameworks, and version control for security configurations. Working knowledge of cloud-native security services: Cloud Access Security Brokers (CASB), cloud firewall services, identity federation, secure access service edge (SASE), zero trust network access platforms, security posture management, and cloud IAM integration.
• Compliance and Regulatory Controls - Strong knowledge of security frameworks and standards (NIST Cybersecurity Framework, ISO 27001/27002, PCI-DSS, SOC 2) and experience designing and implementing solutions using commercial and open-source security tools for lifecycle management of enterprise security infrastructure. Understanding of ITIL for security incident and problem management, risk management frameworks, and security governance processes.
• Proficiency in Agile Methodologies - Jira/Confluence, Scrum/Kanban, security backlog and workflow management, and security 1 specific SRE reporting metrics (Mean Time to Detect - MTTD, Mean Time to Respond - MTTR, Mean Time to Remediate, deployment frequency, security control effectiveness, Security Level Objectives - SLO).

Are you in your penultimate year of study and looking to work in a fast paced, global, market leading company for your industrial placement?

Here at Innovative Technology we have an excellent opportunity for a Data Science Intern to join our talented team in our global head office in Oldham, Greater Manchester for 12 months starting in Summer 2026.

The Role Overview:

As a Data Science Intern, you ll work closely with our experienced team of Data Scientists to support the research and development of both traditional and cutting-edge machine learning algorithms for use with current and future product ranges.

Here at ITL, we offer

• Hands-on experience with real-world projects
• Mentorship and training from experienced professionals
• Opportunities to network and grow within the field of data science
• A supportive and collaborative work environment
• Potential for a full-time offer upon successful completion of the internship

This position is suited to a student in their penultimate year of University who has an eagerness to learn and to make the most of an opportunity to experience working with professionals in their chosen field.

Your Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the data science team to design, implement, and optimize Machine Learning models
• Analyze large datasets to uncover trends, patterns, and insights that drive business decisions
• Develop and test algorithms for machine learning, statistical analysis, or data visualization
• Assist in cleaning, transforming, and preparing data for analysis
• Create dashboards and reports to communicate findings effectively to stakeholders
• Stay up-to-date with the latest developments in data science and AI technologies

Qualifications:

An undergraduate working towards a degree in either Data Science, Mathematics, Computer Science or a similar related subject.

Skills and Experience:

• A solid understanding of machine learning techniques and algorithms.
• Experience of programming in Python, or similar associated tools.
• An excellent communicator who s analytically minded with a practical approach to solving problems.

Your Package and Perks

• A competitive salary
• Flexible working hours
• 32 days holiday, (including public Holidays) plus the opportunity to earn up to an extra 13 days holiday each year
• Educational Sponsorship
• Enhanced Pension Contribution
• Healthcare Insurance (including dental)
• Wellbeing support
• Life Insurance
• Income Protection Insurance
• Free secure parking
• Onsite electric car charging points
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Informal dress code
• Paid breaks, with free premium hot drinks

We re Innovative

Trading for over 30 years here at Innovative Technology, where we have offices on five continents and employ around 400 people, with over 170 based from our state-of-the-art R&D hub and global head office in Oldham, Manchester.

From self-service checkouts to arcade machines, we provide our retail, banking, kiosk, vending, gaming and amusement customers with products and services that help them securely accept automated payments, with our industry-leading technology keeping us at the forefront of our sector. We also provide facial analysis technology for age estimation and control access for some of the world s leading companies.

By being true to our values of Innovation, Collaboration, Respect and Drive we ve seen significant growth and won numerous domestic and international awards, whilst offering outstanding career opportunities and great benefits. You ll find us on the edge of the Pennines and less than half an hour from central Manchester, with modern offices, free parking and excellent transport links.

We are a disability-confident employer, as such we will shortlist all candidates meeting our minimum criteria (as specified in the job description) who state they have a disability within their application.

What s next?

If you want to develop as a Data Scientist throughout your Industrial Placement Year and you are looking to join our award-winning team on the latest cutting-edge technology, we want to hear from you.

A better way Through our people, drive and commitment we push boundaries to deliver innovative products and services.

Due to the high volume of applications we receive, our selection process is thorough and may take up to two months to complete. We appreciate your patience as we give every candidate’s profile the attention it deserves.

This is a two-part interview process, starting with a brief telephone screening followed by a formal site-based interview.

Contract Senior Appian Developer / North West (Fully Remote) / 530pd Outside IR35

Are you a Senior Appian Developer looking for a long-term contract with genuine project longevity and impact?

Our client, a well-established consultancy in the North West, has just secured a major Appian transformation programme and is looking for an experienced Appian Developer to play a key role in designing and delivering enterprise-grade solutions. This is an initial 6-month contract, Outside IR35, with strong likelihood of extension beyond 12 months due to an already secured project pipeline.

This is a fully remote role, offering flexibility while working on a high-profile, large-scale Appian implementation within a secure environment.

What do we need from you?

• 4+ years of hands-on Appian development experience
• Strong experience designing and building complex Appian applications
• Experience working across the full SDLC within Agile environments
• Ability to work closely with architects, BAs and stakeholders to translate requirements into technical solutions
• Strong understanding of Appian best practices, performance optimisation and scalable design
• Must be eligible for SC clearance, or currently hold active SC clearance (or higher)

The Role

You will join a growing Appian delivery team following a significant programme win. As the Senior Appian Developer, you will take ownership of core components within the platform and play a critical role in shaping the solution architecture and development standards.

You will:

• Develop and configure Appian applications, interfaces, and process models
• Lead on complex integrations and data modelling
• Contribute to solution design alongside senior stakeholders
• Support code reviews and promote development best practices
• Ensure performance, scalability, and security standards are met
• Collaborate within an Agile delivery team to meet key milestones

This is not a maintenance role - this is greenfield, enterprise-level development with long-term roadmap visibility.

Key Focus Areas

• End-to-end Appian solution development
• Secure, scalable architecture within SC-cleared environments
• Collaboration across multi-disciplinary teams
• High-quality, maintainable, and reusable code
• Supporting delivery of a major, high-value Appian programme

Contract Details

• Day Rate: Up to 530 per day
• Outside IR35
• Location: North West (Fully Remote)
• Initial 6 months
• Strong extension likelihood (12+ months total programme duration)
• Immediate start preferred

If you are interested, please send across a copy of your CV to Dominic Brown on

Contract Senior Appian Developer / North West (Fully Remote) / 530pd Outside IR35