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Security Architect - SC Cleared - Inside IR35
Sanderson Government and Defence
Milton Keynes
In office
Mid - Senior
£550/day - £640/day
RECENTLY POSTED
TECH-AGNOSTIC ROLE
  • Location: Milton Keynes
  • 5 days on-site
  • Rate: £550 - £641
    • Inside
  • Clearance: SC
  • Length Initial 6 months

Role:

  • To advise and contribute to the ongoing low-level design and build process of the IT platforms, and the deployment of customer workloads
  • To lead on the IT Security aspects when engaging with external stakeholders on cross domain connectivity and data sharing.
  • To create/own Tier2 policies & procedures and drive forward implementation & culture change across multiple teams.
  • To engage with other secure platforms and environments to align security policies and procedures.
  • To assist with customer engagements including technical discovery, design and delivery.
  • To act as a key technical interface with the Security Operations Centre and assist with the investigation and resolution of security incidents.

Skills and Experience:

  • Strong working knowledge of IT risks, cyber security, and computer operating software
  • Advanced understanding of security protocols, cryptography, and security
  • Experience implementing multi-factor authentication
  • Great communication and interpersonal skills
  • Experience implementing security solutions
  • Comfortable working on a team
  • Understanding of ISO 27001

Reasonable Adjustments:

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Senior Network Engineer
Certes IT Service Solutions
Milton Keynes
Hybrid
Senior
£500/day - £540/day
RECENTLY POSTED

Duration: 6 Months

Location:Milton Keynes & remote (hybrid)

Rate: £500 - £540 per day

Start: ASAP

IR35 Status: Inside

A Senior Network Engineer is required for our Government client to be responsible for designing, implementing, securing and maintaining enterprise network infrastructure with a focus on high availability, performance and resilience.

This role provides advanced technical leadership across routing, switching, firewall administration and network security operations. You will also serve as an escalation point for complex issues involving Cisco switching platforms, Cisco Firepower Threat Defence (FTD) and Palo Alto Networks Next-Generation Firewalls, ensuring the network reliably supports business operations.

Responsibilities include:

Enterprise LAN/WAN design, optimisation and lifecycle management

Firewall, IPS/IDS, and network security policy management

Advanced troubleshooting of network performance, connectivity, and security issues

Leading network modernisation, migration, and automation initiatives

Ensuring compliance with security frameworks and organizational standards

Collaboration with cross-functional IT teams to deliver secure, scalable solutions

Essential Skills & Experience required:

As the Senior Network Engineer you will possess the following skills & experience:

Experience of support and design working within highly secure environments - essential

Cisco Switching, Routing, Security and wireless technologies

Network Protocols TCP/IP, BGP, ICMP, OSPF, IPSEC

Cisco ASA Firewall Administration and design

Cisco Firepower ( NGFW)

Palo Alto Firewall administration.

Knowledge of Virtual Environments and virtual network solutions,(ie VMWare )

Experience in Cisco ISE and PRIME

BIG IP F5 Administration \ Configuration - LTM, ASM

Network Monitoring PRTG

Cisco ACI

Azure \ AWS experience

Desirable Skills and Experience:

Experience of working within a variety of ITIL4 environments.

Knowledge of IT Service Management toolsets ie ServiceNow

Key performance reporting and documentation

Stakeholder Management

Leadership skills

Experience of working in Government Sector

If this role is of interest please email your CV to:

Certes Computing (and all of its subsidiary companies) is committed to promoting equality and diversity in its business operations.

Network Engineer
Rise Technical Recruitment Limited
Milton Keynes
Hybrid
Mid - Senior
£500/day - £550/day
RECENTLY POSTED

Milton Keynes (Hybrid 3 days PW)

£500 - £550pd DOE (Inside IR35)

6 month initial contract

Ideally SC/DV Cleared (Need to be eligible if not)

My central Government client is looking for an experienced Network Engineer to be responsible for designing, implementing, securing, and maintaining enterprise network infrastructure with a focus on high availability, performance, and resilience.

You will provide advanced technical leadership across routing, switching, firewall administration, and network security operations.

On a day to day basis you will be the escalation point for complex issues involving Cisco switching platforms, Cisco Firepower Threat Defense (FTD), and Palo Alto Networks Next-Generation Firewalls, ensuring the network reliably supports business operations.

Responsibilities: Enterprise LAN/WAN design, optimization, and lifecycle management Firewall, IPS/IDS, and network security policy management Advanced troubleshooting of network performance, connectivity, and security issues Leading network modernization, migration, and automation initiatives Ensuring compliance with security frameworks and organizational standards Collaboration with cross-functional IT teams to deliver secure, scalable solutions

Experience Required:

Experience in support and design in highly secure environments. Cisco Switching, Routing, Security and wireless technologies Network Protocols TCP/IP, BGP, ICMP, OSPF, IPSEC Cisco ASA Firewall Administration and design Cisco Firepower ( NGFW) Palo Alto Firewall administration. Knowledge of Virtual Environments and virtual network solutions,(ie VMWare ) Experience in Cisco ISE and PRIME BIG IP F5 Administration Configuration - LTM, ASM Network Monitoring PRTG Cisco ACI Azure AWS experience

Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd acts an employment agency for permanent roles and an employment business for temporary roles.

The salary advertised is the bracket available for this position. The actual salary paid will be dependent on your level of experience, qualifications and skill set and will be decided by our client, the employer. Rise are not responsible or liable for any hiring decisions made by the end client.

We are an equal opportunities company and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.

Senior Network Architect
Rise Technical Recruitment Limited
Milton Keynes
Hybrid
Senior
£550/day - £600/day
RECENTLY POSTED

Milton Keynes (Hybrid 3 days PW)

£550 - £600pd DOE (Inside IR35/Umbrella)

6 month initial contract

Ideally SC/DV Cleared (Need to be eligible if not)

My central Government client is looking for an experienced Network Architect to support them with the delivery and management of key national security capabilities.You will liaise with stakeholders/customers and interpret business requirements into technical ones and support technical teams in delivery of capabilities, providing 4th level technical oversight to customer issues.The ideal candidate will have experience in an enterprise environment, ideally within a Government body.Essential Experience Required:Networking architecture such as

  • Network Topology and configuration
  • Wireless network architecture
  • Firewalls
  • Network load balancing
  • Inter/intra site connectivity
  • Virtual private network configuration
  • Public could connectivity

Experience creating technical and architectural documents such as options assessments, low and high-level technical designs.

Experience of requirements management and ownership of deliverables.

Working knowledge of auditing and security products configuration.

A comprehensive understanding of NCSC, GDS, CIS, Cyber Essentials, and NIST IT security principles, along with experience in UK government technology strategies and policies.

Desirable:

Worked in a matrix organisation structure.

IT Technical qualifications or equivalent experience

TOGAF or equivalent experience

Knowledge of Public cloud offerings

Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd acts an employment agency for permanent roles and an employment business for temporary roles.

The salary advertised is the bracket available for this position. The actual salary paid will be dependent on your level of experience, qualifications and skill set and will be decided by our client, the employer. Rise are not responsible or liable for any hiring decisions made by the end client.

We are an equal opportunities company and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.

Senior Citrix Infrastructure Engineer
Rise Technical Recruitment Limited
Milton Keynes
Hybrid
Senior
£550/day - £600/day
RECENTLY POSTED
TECH-AGNOSTIC ROLE

Milton Keynes (Hybrid 3 days PW)

£550 - £600pd DOE (Inside IR35)

6 month initial contract

Ideally SC/DV Cleared (Need to be eligible if not)

My central Government client is looking for an experienced Citrix SME to be responsible for the stability, performance and ongoing support of secure Citrix virtual applications and desktop environment.

You will be operating within a highly regulated setting, and the role will focus on maintaining reliable end-user access to critical services while ensuring platform resilience and security.

You will provide expert troubleshooting, support platform improvements, and contribute to operational documentation and knowledge transfer. The role requires strong hands-on Citrix experience and the ability to work effectively in a controlled, service-managed environment.

Experience Required:

Extensive experience with Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops

Design, build, upgrade and support of Citrix environments

Performance tuning and troubleshooting in high-availability environments

Integration with Active Directory and secure access solutions

Understanding of user experience optimisation in virtual desktop platforms

Experience operating Citrix in secure or government environments (desirable)

Citrix Certified Associate - Virtualization (CCA-V)

  • Core administration of Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops
  • Day-to-day operational support and troubleshooting

Citrix Certified Professional - Virtualization (CCP-V)

  • Advanced configuration, optimization and complex troubleshooting
  • Strong indicator of enterprise-scale Citrix experience

Citrix Certified Expert - Virtualization (CCE-V) (desirable for senior SMEs)

  • Architecture-level knowledge
  • Suitable for complex, high-availability environments

Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd acts an employment agency for permanent roles and an employment business for temporary roles.

The salary advertised is the bracket available for this position. The actual salary paid will be dependent on your level of experience, qualifications and skill set and will be decided by our client, the employer. Rise are not responsible or liable for any hiring decisions made by the end client.

We are an equal opportunities company and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.

Senior Storage Engineer-NetApp-Enterprise Storage- Higher Education
Morson Edge
Luton
Hybrid
Senior
£450/day - £465/day
RECENTLY POSTED
TECH-AGNOSTIC ROLE

Senior Storage Engineer- NetApp-Enterprise Storage- Higher Education

Senior Storage Engineer with hands-on experience of administering and supporting, NetApp storage systems and NetApp ONTAP, is needed to support our higher education client.
The Senior Storage Engineer will be responsible for providing 3rd line ticketing expertise, covering OS support, Entry level VMware, NTFS permissions and general sys admin.
You will take ownership of the administration, optimisation and ongoing support of enterprise storage and backup infrastructure, with a particular focus on Storage (NetApp) and Backup & Disaster Recovery.
Senior Storage Engineer- NetApp-Higher Education- Essential Experience

• Hands-on experience administering and supporting NetApp storage systems and NetApp ONTAP (Clustered ONTAP)
• Strong knowledge of aggregates, volumes, LUNs, qtrees, NFS, CIFS/SMB, storage virtual machines (SVMs), snapshots and snapMirror.
• Experience of designing and support enterprise storage solutions, capacity planning and performance tuning.
• Experience of working with High availability (HA pairs, clustering)
• Knowledge of Firmware and ONTAP upgrades
• Experience of storage migrations and data lifecycle management.
• Strong understanding of backup fundamentals (backup strategies (full, incremental), RPO (Recovery Point Objective) and RTO (Recovery Time Objective)
• Knowledge of disaster recovery principles, data integrity validation and restore testing.
• Experience with enterprise-grade backup solutions (Cohesity/Rubrik (administration, configuration, troubleshooting)
• Experience of backing up and restoring enterprise databases
• Experience of protecting VM based infrastructure
• Understanding of image-level backups and application-consistent snapshots

6 months contract with scope to extend
Hybrid working with1-2 days on site in central London
£465pday inside IR35

InterQuest Group is acting as an employment agency for this vacancy. InterQuest Group is an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of age, disability, gender, religion/belief, race, marriage, civil partnership, pregnancy, maternity, sex or sexual orientation. Please make us aware if you require any reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process.

Soc Analyst, Northants/Luton/Bucks with DV vetting 520
SmartSourcing Ltd
Northampton
In office
Junior - Mid
£600/day - £650/day
RECENTLY POSTED

SOC Analyst with active SC or ideally DV clearance. Fully onsite working on a 24/7 shift rota.

Must be eligible/for DV vetting - Single British Nationality required by our government services client in Milton Keynes.

Rate 600-650 pd Inside IR35 - Umbrella Company

Working in an DV (Developed Vetting) Security cleared environment. You will hold a current DV or SC Security Clearance, or be eligible to undertake.

The role requires working as part of a 24/7 shift pattern.

This pattern will include weekends and bank holidays.

Skills and Experience Required:

Experience of SPLUNK with in a Security Operations Centre (SOC).

A bachelor’s degree in computer science, Cyber Security or relevant experience

You should have a foundational understanding of networking concepts (TCP/IP, DNS, etc.), operating systems (Windows, Linux), and common cyber-attack techniques.

Certifications like CompTIA Security+, Cybersecurity Analyst (CySA+), or a similar certification are a significant bonus to the role

Key Responsibilities

Continuous Monitoring: You will monitor security tools, including Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) systems, to detect suspicious activity. You will be the first to see potential threats and will need to be efficient and professional response against defined processes.

Incident Triage: You will analyse alerts and logs to determine if an event is a genuine security incident or a false positive. You will need to be methodical and follow established procedures to classify and prioritize incidents.Initial Incident Response: For confirmed incidents, youll perform initial containment actions, such as isolating affected systems, and escalate the incident to a Level 2 or 3 analyst for deeper investigation.

Reporting and Documentation: You’ll create detailed tickets and reports for all detected incidents, documenting your findings and the steps you took. This is crucial for tracking incidents and for future analysis.

Tool Management: You will assist in the maintenance and optimisation of security tools, ensuring they are working correctly and effectively.

Please apply on line in the first instance

SmartSourcing are a Disability Confident Employer and we promote, celebrate and value diversity, we are committed to promoting equality and inclusion for all.

C++ Software Engineer
Gold Group
Bedford
In office
Mid - Senior
£60/hour - £80/hour
RECENTLY POSTED

Job Title: C++ Software Engineer

Location: Bedfordshire

Rate: £80 p/h - We are booking interviews in next week! Please call or email for a slot

We have a need for additional Software Engineers with C++ programming skills to join the Bedfordshire Engineering team.

The Role:

So, what will you be doing as a C++ Software Engineer?

The candidate will the following essential skills:

Proven and demonstrable evidence of capabilities in software engineering.

Proven and demonstrable evidence of capabilities in C++ and Object Oriented Development.

Knowledge of Real-Time Operating Systems (e.g. Greenhills, QNX, VxWorks).

Proven and demonstrable experience of working as part of an integrated team on a large-scale programme.

Strong oral and written communication skills.

The following skills are desirable:

Work on Safety Related Systems e.g. IEC 65108.

Knowledge of UML modelling for software, particularly in Rhapsody.

Knowledge of DDS (Data Distribution Systems).

Development of embedded systems.

Knowledge of CAN/MilCAN buses.

Parasoft C++ test development.

My client is keen to get this position filled ASAP, so if you feel you have the skills and desire to provide passion and drive as the next C++ Software Engineer, this is the opportunity for you!

You will be required to undergo SC clearance for this role.

So, if you are interested in joining a well-established, renowned, globally recognised organisation working with experts in their field as the next C++ Software Engineer, hit that apply button now!

Services advertised by Gold Group are those of an Agency and/or an Employment Business.

We will contact you within the next 14 days if you are selected for interview. For a copy of our privacy policy please visit our website.

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Network Engineer
Rise Technical Recruitment
Milton Keynes
Hybrid
Mid - Senior
£500/day - £550/day
RECENTLY POSTED

Milton Keynes (Hybrid 3 days PW)

500 - 550pd DOE (Inside IR35)

6 month initial contract

Ideally SC/DV Cleared (Need to be eligible if not)

My central Government client is looking for an experienced Network Engineer to be responsible for designing, implementing, securing, and maintaining enterprise network infrastructure with a focus on high availability, performance, and resilience.

You will provide advanced technical leadership across routing, switching, firewall administration, and network security operations.

On a day to day basis you will be the escalation point for complex issues involving Cisco switching platforms, Cisco Firepower Threat Defense (FTD), and Palo Alto Networks Next-Generation Firewalls, ensuring the network reliably supports business operations.

Responsibilities: Enterprise LAN/WAN design, optimization, and lifecycle management
Firewall, IPS/IDS, and network security policy management
Advanced troubleshooting of network performance, connectivity, and security issues
Leading network modernization, migration, and automation initiatives
Ensuring compliance with security frameworks and organizational standards
Collaboration with cross-functional IT teams to deliver secure, scalable solutions

Experience Required:

Experience in support and design in highly secure environments.
Cisco Switching, Routing, Security and wireless technologies
Network Protocols TCP/IP, BGP, ICMP, OSPF, IPSEC
Cisco ASA Firewall Administration and design
Cisco Firepower ( NGFW)
Palo Alto Firewall administration.
Knowledge of Virtual Environments and virtual network solutions,(ie VMWare )
Experience in Cisco ISE and PRIME
BIG IP F5 Administration Configuration - LTM, ASM
Network Monitoring PRTG
Cisco ACI
Azure AWS experience

Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd acts an employment agency for permanent roles and an employment business for temporary roles.

The salary advertised is the bracket available for this position. The actual salary paid will be dependent on your level of experience, qualifications and skill set and will be decided by our client, the employer. Rise are not responsible or liable for any hiring decisions made by the end client.

We are an equal opportunities company and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.

Electrical Maintenance Engineer - Facilities
Carbon60
Towcester
In office
Junior - Mid
£24/hour - £33/hour
RECENTLY POSTED
TECH-AGNOSTIC ROLE

Electrical Maintenance Engineer - Facilities, Engineering

Towcester, Northampton, NN12 8EQ

Temporary to Permanent position.

Shift: Continuous 2 days, 2 nights then 4days off with the occasional overtime.

The company is a leading UK engineering business specialising in major mechanical and electrical installations within the food and beverage manufacturing industry. The huge range of work carried out by the company includes pipework and plant installations, planned and preventive maintenance, facilities management along with a variety of other engineering services. This is a fantastic opportunity for a electrical maintenance engineer to join the company’s Facilities Engineering Team supporting a high-profile facilities management contract in Towcester, NN12 8EQ.

Duties
As a suitably qualified and experienced electrical maintenance engineer, you will be working on site at a major manufacturing facility in Towcester. Primary responsibility will be to work within the hard services facilities team carrying out planned, preventive and reactive electrical maintenance to engineering assets across the site. Specific duties will include 1st line fault finding then repairing a wide variety of mechanical equipment including steam boilers, refrigeration plant, air handling units, effluent plant along with street lighting and the electrical infrastructure. Other general electrical works will include periodic inspection and compliance checks in line with the company’s maintenance schedule along with small electrical installations, socket moves, light bulb changes and lighting unit replacement.

About You
Based ideally in Northamptonshire/Warwickshire/Buckinghamshire you will need to live within a commutable distance of NN12 8EQ.
Demonstrable experience within an industrial electrical maintenance environment, ideally within the food and beverage industry with a strong electrical engineering background is essential.
Electrically qualified to NVQ level 3 with AM2

2391 Testing and Inspection is preferred.

What do you think ?
In return for your experience, you will receive a basic salary between £24.85 PAYE and £33.00 CIS per hour plus overtime as well as a range of other benefits.
Please get in touch by sending your current CV or calling David on 07711 734 452 to discuss your application in more detail.

Guidant, Carbon60, Lorien & SRG - The Impellam Group Portfolio are acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Crypto Analyst
Stackstudio Digital Ltd.
Multiple locations
Hybrid
Senior - Leader
£525/day - £550/day
RECENTLY POSTED

Role DetailsJob Title: Crypto Analyst
Work Mode: Hybrid (2 to 3days)
Location (if Hybrid/Office based): London
Role DescriptionResponsible for managing enterprise wide cryptographic inventory by discovering, cataloguing, and mapping certificates, keys, and secrets to business applications and infrastructure within the CMDB. Supports PQC readiness by identifying crypto risks and translating findings into actionable insights for stakeholders.Key Responsibilities

  1. Cryptographic Inventory Management: Discover, catalogue, and map all digital certificates, SSH keys, secrets, and tokens across the enterprise infrastructure.
  2. Analysis using existing MUFG tool for Cryptographic Inventory preparation.
  3. Service & Dependency Mapping: Create maps in the CMDB that link specific certificates and keys to the business applications and infrastructure components they protect.
  4. PQC Readiness Assessment: Identify “at-risk” classical cryptographic algorithms (e.g., RSA, ECC) within the CMDB and map them to high-priority business services for Post-Quantum Cryptography (PQC) migration.
  5. Stakeholder Liaison: Translate complex cryptographic and quantum-risk concepts into business requirements for senior leadership and technical implementation teams.
  6. PKI Knowledge: Strong understanding of Public Key Infrastructure (PKI), including certificate authorities (CAs), SSL/TLS protocols, and encryption key management.
  7. Project Management experience with strong reporting and RAID management experience.

Key Skills / Knowledge / Experience

  • 8+ Years of experience with minimum 2 years of relent experience and PM/Led background.
  • Cryptographic Inventory Management: Discover, catalogue, and map all digital certificates, SSH keys, secrets, and tokens across the enterprise infrastructure.
Network Engineer (NOC)
Proactive Appointments
Milton Keynes
Remote or hybrid
Mid - Senior
£450/day - £475/day
RECENTLY POSTED

3 Month Contract

£450-£475/Day

Outside IR35

Network Engineer (NOC) - Remote (UK) 24/7 Managed Services

We are looking for a proactive, customer focused Network Engineer to join a highly skilled NOC team within a leading international technology solutions provider. Supporting customers across Finance, Manufacturing, Utilities and Retail, you’ll play a key role in delivering 24/7 Managed Services excellence.

This is a primarily remote role with occasional travel to Milton Keynes, UK customer sites, and data centres.

The Role

As an all round, hands on engineer, you’ll provide expert technical support across diverse MSP/MSSP environments.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Supporting and managing complex network, infrastructure, virtualisation and application environments
  • Participating in a 24/7 on-call rota
  • Incident, problem and change management within an ITIL-based framework
  • Producing HLD/LLD documentation and technical plans
  • Contributing to service reviews, reporting and SLA/KPI adherence
  • Deploying and maintaining solutions at customer sites and data centres (occasional UK travel)
  • Supporting pre-sales, solution design and technical consultancy

Skills & Experience

  • Strong networking background (CCNP+ desirable)
  • Cisco Nexus Switching, ASA/Firepower
  • Fortinet (ideally certified), Check Point (CCSE/CCSM), Palo Alto
  • Load balancing technologies
  • AWS and/or Azure
  • VMware (ESXi, vSAN)
  • Windows & Linux Servers
  • Network monitoring tools
  • SIEM tooling (Defender/Sentinel)
  • ITIL exposure (incident/change management)
  • Server rack management in live environments

Due to the volume of applications received for positions, it will not be possible to respond to all applications and only applicants who are considered suitable for interview will be contacted.

Proactive Appointments Limited operates as an employment agency and employment business and is an equal opportunities organisation

We take our obligations to protect your personal data very seriously. Any information provided to us will be processed as detailed in our Privacy Notice, a copy of which can be found on our website

Lead Engineering Manager
Manpower UK Ltd
Milton Keynes
Hybrid
Senior
Private salary
RECENTLY POSTED
TECH-AGNOSTIC ROLE

Job Title: LeadEngineering Manager - Civils & Stations

Location: UK Wide (with significant travel required)
Contract Type: Contract (Inside IR35, via Umbrella only)
Duration: Ongoing long-term project

We’re seeking a highly experienced Senior Engineering Manager to oversee a team of NEC3 Supervisors working on a major UK infrastructure programme across Civils and Stations. This is a leadership-focused role requiring someone who can provide technical direction, ensure delivery excellence, and champion quality across multiple workstreams.

Key Responsibilities

Lead and manage a team of NEC3 Supervisors, ensuring consistent application of standards and procedures.

Oversee competency, reporting, and performance KPIs across the supervisory function.

Promote best practice in engineering supervision and drive continuous improvement.

Attend and contribute to the Quality Leadership Forum, sharing insight and lessons learned.

Manage implementation of disallowed cost processes for defects across contracts.

Build strong relationships with internal teams and contractor organisations to ensure alignment and collaboration.

Key Requirements

Proven experience leading NEC Supervisor teams on major civil engineering or infrastructure programmes (mega-project experience preferred).

NEC3 Supervisor accreditation (essential).

Strong understanding of NEC contract principles, quality management, and defect resolution.

Skilled in performance management, reporting, and cross-functional coordination.

Confident communicator capable of building rapport with senior stakeholders across multiple contractors.

Willingness to travel extensively across project sites and regional offices.

This is a pivotal role for an experienced engineering leader looking to make an impact on one of the UK’s most complex infrastructure programmes, ensuring quality, consistency, and performance across delivery teams

VAT Reporting Analyst
SKILLFINDER INTERNATIONAL
Bedfordshire
Fully remote
Mid - Senior
£35/day
RECENTLY POSTED
TECH-AGNOSTIC ROLE

VAT Reporting Analyst - Private Asset Funds
Fully Remote | 9+ Month Contract | Inside IR35

This role focuses on delivering accurate and compliant VAT reporting across complex multi-entity private asset fund structures.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Preparation of VAT returns, VAT certificates, and supporting schedules for funds, SPVs, and management entities
  • Applying UK VAT legislation to limited partnerships, feeder funds, co-investment vehicles, and holding companies
  • Partial exemption calculations and annual adjustments
  • Reviewing transaction flows including capital calls, distributions, acquisitions, and management fees
  • Supporting VAT registrations/deregistrations and responding to HMRC queries
  • Contributing to VAT process improvement and automation initiatives

Key Skills Required:

  • Strong experience in UK VAT reporting within private asset funds or fund administration
  • Ability to interpret complex fund structures and transaction flows
  • Advanced Excel skills and experience working with multi-entity data sets
  • Strong analytical capability and attention to detail

What The Role Offers

  • Exposure to sophisticated private asset fund structures
  • Work across complex SPV and multi-entity environments
  • Involvement in automation and process enhancement initiatives
  • Collaborative stakeholder engagement across tax, accounting, asset management, and external advisors

These opportunities suit professionals who are technically strong, detail-oriented, and comfortable navigating complex regulatory environments within private markets.

JAVA Software Engineer
Gold Group
Bedford
In office
Mid
£60/hour - £80/hour
RECENTLY POSTED
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Job Title: Java Software Engineer

Location: Bedfordshire

Rate: £80 p/h - We are booking interviews in next week! Please call or email for a slot

We have a need for additional Software Engineers with Java programming skills to join the Bedfordshire Engineering team.

The Role:

So, what will you be doing as a Java Software Engineer?

The candidate will the following essential skills:

Proven and demonstrable evidence of capabilities in software engineering.

Proven and demonstrable evidence of capabilities in Java (version 11 or later) and Object Oriented Development.

Knowledge of development on various Operating Systems ( Windows 10/11, Linux).

Knowledge of DevSecOps.

Proven and demonstrable experience of working as part of an agile team on a large-scale programme.

Strong oral and written communication skills.

The following skills are desirable:

Knowledge of UML modelling for software.

Knowledge of DDS (Data Distribution Service).

Knowledge of Gradle.

Development of GIS (Geographic Information Systems) Software.

Knowledge of C# or C++.

Knowledge of GitLab.

My client is keen to get this position filled ASAP, so if you feel you have the skills and desire to provide passion and drive as the next Java Software Engineer, this is the opportunity for you!

You will be required to undergo SC clearance for this role.

So, if you are interested in joining a well-established, renowned, globally recognised organisation working with experts in their field as the next Java Software Engineer, hit that apply button now!

Services advertised by Gold Group are those of an Agency and/or an Employment Business.

We will contact you within the next 14 days if you are selected for interview. For a copy of our privacy policy please visit our website.

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Data Design Project Manager
Osirian Consulting
Luton
Hybrid
Senior - Leader
£650/day
RECENTLY POSTED
TECH-AGNOSTIC ROLE

Data Design Lead

SAP Global Transformation

Luton - Hybrid - outside IR35 - £650 per day

As the S/4HANA Data Design Lead for the EPO Data Competency Centre, you will orchestrate the seamless design and deployment activities across a subset of the data design area to ensure an integrated, predictable and transparent delivery.

You will work with a dynamic global team of S/4HANA Data Design Leads and Data Design Experts managing the delivery interrelation with a wide set of programme and BAU stakeholders, including Enterprise Process Owner teams, extended Data teams, Deployment colleagues, technical teams, as well as BAU SMEs.

You will bring structure, clarity, and programme leadership to complex delivery cycles, by not only establishing and executing robust project management concepts but also steering the data design functions responsible for it by acting as a sparring partner and providing SME experience and good practice direction to the team.

This role is your chance to demonstrate your expertise in agile delivery and SAP Activate methodology. You will be the bridge between process design and business deployment, reporting to the Senior Project Manager Data Design, driving programme data outcomes that resonate across the global organisation.

Skills:.

  • Proven track record of SAP E2E implementation project management (within Healthcare or Pharma businesses desired) with coverage of design, build, test and deployment stages.
  • Specialist Data subject matter expertise in data design, migration and data management/governance implementation.
  • Good technical & functional understanding of data concept, data structures, data migration methodologies, data validation cycles, data cutover steps, data deployment,
  • Strong project management capabilities, with a demonstrated ability to govern complex delivery structures, uplifting planning, reporting and execution while ensuring alignment across diverse teams and key stakeholders.
  • Working experience of Level 4+ planning, execution, troubleshooting and cross-functional alignment.

Osirian Consulting is committed to working with our clients to promote equality and diversity in the workplace. We encourage and welcome applicants from all backgrounds and all sections of the community, and will never discriminate on the basis of race, gender, disability, or any other protected characteristic.

Please be aware that due to the high number of applications we receive, unfortunately we cannot respond to each application individually. If you do not hear back from one of our consultants within 14 days, then unfortunately you have not been shortlisted for this role.

Osirian Consulting is acting as a recruitment business in relation to this role

C++ Software Engineer
Gold Group
Bedfordshire
In office
Mid - Senior
£60/hour - £80/hour
RECENTLY POSTED

Job Title: C++ Software Engineer

Location: Bedfordshire

Rate: 80 p/h - We are booking interviews in next week! Please call or email for a slot

We have a need for additional Software Engineers with C++ programming skills to join the Bedfordshire Engineering team.

The Role:

So, what will you be doing as a C++ Software Engineer?

The candidate will the following essential skills:

  • Proven and demonstrable evidence of capabilities in software engineering.
  • Proven and demonstrable evidence of capabilities in C++ and Object Oriented Development.
  • Knowledge of Real-Time Operating Systems (e.g. Greenhills, QNX, VxWorks).
  • Proven and demonstrable experience of working as part of an integrated team on a large-scale programme.
  • Strong oral and written communication skills.

The following skills are desirable:

  • Work on Safety Related Systems e.g. IEC 65108.
  • Knowledge of UML modelling for software, particularly in Rhapsody.
  • Knowledge of DDS (Data Distribution Systems).
  • Development of embedded systems.
  • Knowledge of CAN/MilCAN buses.
  • Parasoft C++ test development.

My client is keen to get this position filled ASAP, so if you feel you have the skills and desire to provide passion and drive as the next C++ Software Engineer, this is the opportunity for you!

You will be required to undergo SC clearance for this role.

So, if you are interested in joining a well-established, renowned, globally recognised organisation working with experts in their field as the next C++ Software Engineer, hit that apply button now!

Services advertised by Gold Group are those of an Agency and/or an Employment Business.
We will contact you within the next 14 days if you are selected for interview. For a copy of our privacy policy please visit our website.

JAVA Software Engineer
Gold Group
Bedfordshire
In office
Mid
£60/hour - £80/hour
RECENTLY POSTED
+1

Job Title: Java Software Engineer

Location: Bedfordshire

Rate: £80 p/h - We are booking interviews in next week! Please call or email for a slot

We have a need for additional Software Engineers with Java programming skills to join the Bedfordshire Engineering team.

The Role:

So, what will you be doing as a Java Software Engineer?

The candidate will the following essential skills:

  • Proven and demonstrable evidence of capabilities in software engineering.
  • Proven and demonstrable evidence of capabilities in Java (version 11 or later) and Object Oriented Development.
  • Knowledge of development on various Operating Systems ( Windows 10/11, Linux).
  • Knowledge of DevSecOps.
  • Proven and demonstrable experience of working as part of an agile team on a large-scale programme.
  • Strong oral and written communication skills.

The following skills are desirable:

  • Knowledge of UML modelling for software.
  • Knowledge of DDS (Data Distribution Service).
  • Knowledge of Gradle.
  • Development of GIS (Geographic Information Systems) Software.
  • Knowledge of C# or C++.
  • Knowledge of GitLab.

My client is keen to get this position filled ASAP, so if you feel you have the skills and desire to provide passion and drive as the next Java Software Engineer, this is the opportunity for you!

You will be required to undergo SC clearance for this role.

So, if you are interested in joining a well-established, renowned, globally recognised organisation working with experts in their field as the next Java Software Engineer, hit that apply button now!

Services advertised by Gold Group are those of an Agency and/or an Employment Business.
We will contact you within the next 14 days if you are selected for interview. For a copy of our privacy policy please visit our website.

Info Sec & Cyber Security Consultant
Rise Technical Recruitment
Milton Keynes
Hybrid
Mid - Senior
£700/day - £800/day
RECENTLY POSTED
TECH-AGNOSTIC ROLE

Info Sec and Cyber Security Consultant

Up to 800pd DOE (Inside IR35)

Milton Keynes - Hybrid 3 days in office

9 month initial contract

Ideally SC/DV Cleared (Need to be eligible if not)

My central Government client is looking for an experienced Information Security & Cyber Consultant to aid the business in making informed decisions about the Cyber and Information Security org structure and function, strategy.

You will act as a subject matter expert to review the current setup with a view to providing advice, guidance and a draft strategy for information security and cyber functions (including the SOC).

This is a fantastic role for any Information Security & Cyber Security Consultant with experience of working in an enterprise/Gov. environment to join on a potential long term contract basis.

Roles & Responsibilities:

Taking into account the status and work of the organisation, you will review the current organisation structure and function of the teams in relation to information security and cyber, create an options paper with clear recommendations using best practice to aid recruitment activity.

Make recommendations and draft collateral for inclusion in cyber and information security strategy from (Apply online only)

Creation of an information security and cyber work programme, taking into account the various initiatives, projects and recommendations from internal and external audits.

Experience Required:

Extensive experience in working in a cyber and information security environment, ideally within the Public Sector

Experience of undertaking activities regarding creation of cyber and information security strategies, programmes and organisational structure reviews

Working knowledge of the UK Government profession frameworks relating to Security and DDaT which apply to information security and cyber

Understanding of ISO 27001

Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd acts an employment agency for permanent roles and an employment business for temporary roles.

The salary advertised is the bracket available for this position. The actual salary paid will be dependent on your level of experience, qualifications and skill set and will be decided by our client, the employer. Rise are not responsible or liable for any hiring decisions made by the end client.

We are an equal opportunities company and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.

Platform Engineer / SRE
Experis
Milton Keynes
Hybrid
Mid - Senior
£550/day - £650/day
RECENTLY POSTED
+6

Role Title: Platform Engineer / SRE
Duration: 6 Months
Location: Milton Keynes (1 Day per Month Onsite)
Rate: 550- 650p/d via Umbrella
Clearance: Credit Check Required

What You will do

  • Operate and enhance our Kubernetes platform across AWS, Azure, and on-prem.
  • Lead incident response, problem management, and root-cause analysis.
  • Deliver cluster lifecycle work: upgrades, patching, node pools, CNI/CSI, ingress, and Rancher operations.
  • Own observability, dashboards, alerting, and SLOs/SLIs.
  • Implement GitOps (Fleet) and reduce toil through automation and strong governance.
  • Apply secure API gateway and WAF patterns.
  • Work with distributed system patterns, including event brokers and asynchronous messaging.
  • Maintain security posture: CVE remediation, GRC controls, scanning pipelines.

Your Skills

  • Deep knowledge of Kubernetes, Rancher, GitOps, Linux, and cloud networking.
  • Understanding of API gateway and WAF patterns.
  • Experience with distributed systems and event?driven architectures.
  • Strong automation/scripting (Python, Go, Bash, PowerShell, .NET).
  • IaC:
    • Terraform for foundational/bootstrap cluster provisioning.
    • Crossplane as an orchestration layer (leveraging Terraform providers).
  • Ability to work securely within PCI DSS / GDPR patterns.
  • CI/CD: Concourse, GitHub Actions, Azure DevOps.
  • Observability: Grafana, Prometheus, Jaeger/Tempo, CloudWatch, Loki, OpenTelemetry.

Nice to Have

  • AWS operational experience.
  • Service mesh (Istio/Kuma).
  • Hybrid cloud experience (AWS + Azure + on-prem).
  • Payments or regulated industry background.

Success Looks Like

  • High uptime and platform stability.
  • Reduced toil through automation and GitOps.
  • Smooth, predictable upgrade cycles.
  • Fewer CVEs and platform risks.
  • Faster onboarding for new tenants and workloads
C# / .net Software Engineer
Experis
Milton Keynes
Hybrid
Mid - Senior
£500/day - £550/day
RECENTLY POSTED
+5

Milton Keynes - first few days for training then 1 site visit a month
6 Months Contract

550 per day

We are looking for an experienced C# Software Engineer to join the team and support us on our journey in transforming our application landscape to provide a modern, cloud hosted finance platform.

This exciting opportunity offers the chance for you to work for a fantastic brand and to help shape our digital future.

About the role

As a key part of the scrum team, you will help to shape the company’s core products, working on green and brownfield solutions using the latest technologies.

You will play an important role in the product lifecycle, contributing to design, from development through to delivery.

About you

We are looking for a good communicator and strong team player with skills aligned to our tech stack. We would expect you to have strong experience in most of the following:

Tech Stack

  • C# .Net Core
  • Typescript
  • React
  • Web API
  • Kubernetes / Docker
  • AWS / Azure
  • GIT
  • SQL / NoSQL

Working Principles

  • REST
  • SOLID
  • TDD
  • Agile / SCRUM
  • CI / CD
  • DevOps
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