550pd - 650pd DOE (Inside IR35/Umbrella)

6 Month Initial Contract

Milton Keynes

Hybrid - 3 days in office

DV / SC Clearance ideally

Are you a Technical Architect with experience of working in a secure enterprise environment? Are you DV or SC cleared?

My central government client are looking for a Senior Technical Architect to support with the delivery and management of key security capabilities. You will support technical teams in delivery capabilities, providing 4th level oversight on technical issues.

You will be responsible for the maintenance and development of high and low designs for product and carry out Impact assessment of functional, capability and security changes. The successful candidate will have experience of working in a secure environment.

You will need experience of server/operating system (Microsoft and Linux), network technologies, as a minimum:

• Hybrid Cloud
• Gateways
• PKI
• Email
• VMware virtualisation platforms (including VCD, VSAN, and NSX)
• SASE architecture
• Cisco
• Palo Alto

Further Experience Required:

Experience creating technical and architectural documents such as options assessments, low and high-level technical designs.
DevSecOps experience in automation and improvement in development and release processes (Continuous Integration & Continuous Delivery).
Experience of requirements management and the ownership of requirements.
Experience in design and migration to public cloud capabilities in M365/Azure and AWS.
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.
Infrastructure as a Code (IaC), Containerisation, and Microservices.

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.

.Net Developer

2 days a week onsite in Banbury

£350pd to £400pd - Inside IR35

8 month contract

Our client are looking for an experienced Developer to join them on a contract basis

They are a household name, operating at the forefront of the IT and engineering sectors, specialising in the development of advanced engineering software and digital tools.

Due to ongoing strategic initiatives and growth in their engineering software capabilities, our Client is seeking a highly skilled Software Developer with expertise in .NET technologies. This contract position offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to the design and development of robust, maintainable software solutions that support engineering workflows.

We are looking for:

• Proven experience in designing and developing software using .NET and C#.
• Proficiency in building RESTful APIs and microservices deployed via container orchestration tools like Kubernetes.
• Strong understanding of SQL and experience working with relational databases such as MS SQL Server or Postgres.
• Familiarity with modern software development methodologies within an Agile environment.
• Practical knowledge of DevOps practices, including CI/CD pipelines and Azure DevOps.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Effective communication skills, both technical and non-technical.
• Experience with Python would be highly beneficial

Interested to hear more? I would be more than happy to discuss the role in more detail, along with any other opportunities you may be open to!

Product Owner - 6 Months Contract - Hybrid / Milton Keynes - Outside IR35

VIQU has partnered with a leading SaaS provider who are seeking an experienced Product Owner to support a major implementation project for a high-profile US client.

The successful Product Owner will play a key role in translating requirements into clear, actionable user stories, shaping product direction, and ensuring successful delivery. This position requires someone confident, polished, and comfortable operating in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.

Due to the global nature of the project, flexibility to work outside standard UK hours will be required.

Responsibilities

• Act as the primary liaison between the business, stakeholders, and the client
• Lead customer discovery sessions to gather and validate requirements
• Create and manage user stories, acceptance criteria, and the product backlog
• Ensure the product delivers value, balancing customer expectations with business needs
• Work closely with the Product Manager and delivery teams to ensure successful implementation
• Support the rollout for a major client and contribute to ongoing product enhancements
• Identify and drive process improvements in a busy, evolving environment

Key Skills & Experience Required

• Strong experience as a Product Owner within SaaS environments
• Background in client-facing product roles with exceptional stakeholder communication
• Proven ability to produce high-quality user stories and manage product backlogs
• Good understanding of Agile, Scrum, or hybrid delivery methodologies
• Excellent stakeholder management, ideally with experience working across international teams
• Proficiency with JIRA (core tool used across the team)
• Experience within EdTech or adjacent sectors is highly desirable
• Comfortable working in fast-moving teams with shifting priorities

Role details:

• Job role: Product Owner
• Job type: Contract
• Duration: 6 months
• Hours: Flexibility required to align with West Coast US working hours
• Rate: £500 - £550 per day
• IR35 status: Outside IR35
• Location: Hybrid – 1 day per week onsite in Milton Keynes

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

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*** NPI Manufacturing Engineering - Ukraine **\

Verify are currently seeking a supplier based NPI Manufacturing Engineer to work on-site at a supplier facility in Western Ukraine (Mukachevo area anticipated), local accommodation will be provided…

The program involves supporting the establishment of a production capacity for machining of customer furnished forgings.

Primary Focus: Machining process deployment & manufacturing capability establishment

Role Purpose:

To establish, commission, and stabilise machining capability at customer supplier site for customer-furnished forged components, ensuring new equipment, tooling, and processes are fully deployed and capable of supporting NPI production.

Primary Activity:

• Support commissioning and deployment of newly installed machining equipment supporting forged components
• Validate machining processes, tooling, fixtures, cutting strategies, and machine programmes
• Verify routings, set-ups, and work instructions for machining of customer-supplied forgings
• Support shop floor lay out and optimisation of machining processes
• Ensure forging handover requirements (condition, traceability, material state) are correctly managed at receipt
• Identify manufacturing risks affecting dimensional integrity, surface finish, or material condition post-machining
• Oversee operator training and ensure machining processes are repeatable and controlled
• Interface with supplier engineering, production, and maintenance teams to resolve manufacturing issues
• Provide regular readiness and risk reporting to customer stakeholders
• Support formal handover into Phase II activities

Required Experience & Competencies:

• Minimum 5+ years’ experience in aerospace, defence, or heavy engineering manufacturing environments
• Strong hands-on experience with machining of forged components
• Proven background in equipment commissioning, CNC machining process set-up, and industrialisation
• Strong understanding of machining risks associated with forged materials (distortion, residual stress, surface integrity)
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, routings, and technical documentation
• Fluent in both Ukrainian and English highly desirable
• Defence manufacturing experience highly desirable
• Willingness to travel to the UK for program orientation

Duration: 6 Months

Location: Milton Keynes & remote (hybrid)

Rate: £650 per day

Start: ASAP

IR35 Status: Inside

A Senior Technical Architect is required for our Government client to support with the delivery and management of security capabilities.

You will work with customers, engineering and development teams to support the solution whilst maintaining key business relationships to ensure security.

You will primarily be working on the delivering of a key security product.

Liaising with stakeholders/customers and interpreting business requirements into technical ones; lead technical customer workshops

Support technical teams in delivery of capabilities, providing 4th level technical oversight to customer issues.

Maintenance and development of high and low designs for product

Impact assessment of functional, capability and security changes

Review, analyse and approve project requests to ensure any technology changes or improvements meet Client standards and make effective use of standards, principles, tools and patterns;

Support governance activities as well as understand existing and emerging technologies and be able to illustrate options and cost benefits

Essentials Skills & Experience required

As the Senior Technical Architect you will possess excellent people skills with the ability to explain and understand technical complexity.

Have previous experience including technologies in enterprise and virtual environments and of working within a secure government or defence environment *essential*

Possess experience of server/operating systems (Microsoft and Linux), network technologies

Hybrid Cloud

Gateways

PKI

Email

VMware virtualisation platforms (including VCD, VSAN, and NSX)

SASE architecture

Cisco

Palo Alto

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

DevSecOps experience in automation and improvement in development and release processes (Continuous Integration & Continuous Delivery).

Experience of requirements management and the ownership of requirements.

Experience in design and migration to public cloud capabilities in M365/Azure and AWS.

Working knowledge of auditing and security products configuration.

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

Desirable would be any experience in Infrastructure as Code (IAC) and Microservices

Have experience working in a matrix organisation structure

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

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

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

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

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

Duration- 6 months

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

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

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

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

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

Key Responsibilities Expertise

Deep experience with Veeam Backup Replication

Strong knowledge of NetApp storage platforms

Backup, restore and disaster recovery design and testing

Data protection in secure and regulated environments

Capacity planning and performance optimisation

Understanding of backup encryption, retention and compliance requirements

Relevant Qualifications:

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

Proven experience supporting enterprise backup, restore and storage platforms

This role reports directly to Infrastructure Team Lead.

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Linux Engineer-SC Security Cleared/DV Cleared

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Developer - Rust & Python

2 days a week onsite in Banbury

£350pd to £400pd - Inside IR35

8 month contract

Our client are looking for an experienced Developer to join them on a contract basis

They are a household name, operating at the forefront of the IT and engineering sectors, specialising in the development of advanced engineering software and digital tools.

This critical role is designed to support the development of high-performance, maintainable software that underpins innovative engineering applications. The position offers an exciting chance to be at the forefront of technological advancement, shaping the tools and solutions used in complex engineering environments. Your work will have a tangible impact on engineering excellence and operational efficiency

We are looking for:

• Proven experience in designing and developing software in Rust, complemented by practical knowledge of other languages such as C# and Python
• Strong understanding of object-oriented programming and agile development methodologies
• Experience deploying and managing microservices in containerised environments, particularly Kubernetes
• Proficiency in database design and query optimisation for systems like MS SQL Server or Postgres
• Familiarity with message queuing systems including RabbitMQ or Kafka
• Knowledge of software development tools such as Azure DevOps and experience setting up CI/CD pipelines

Interested to hear more? I would be more than happy to discuss the role in more detail, along with any other opportunities you may be open to!

DV Cleared - L1 SOC Analyst

• Location: Milton Keynes
• Rate: £500 - £650
• IR35 Status: Inside
• Initial Contract Length: 5 months
• Shift Pattern: 24/7
  • 19 days in a month comprised of, 12-hour days, 8-hour days and 12-hour nights
• Clearance: Must have active DV

Sanderson G&D are seeking L1 SOC Analysts, at both a junior and senior level to join a new programme of work supporting a public sector client on interesting and critical work.

Responsibilities:

• Real Time security event monitoring and triage
• Incident Analysis and Escalation
• Compliance with internal security protocols and reporting standards, with continuous improvement
• Continuous monitoring of security alerts and logs across internal systems
• Incident triage and escalation
• Daily operational reports and incident summaries; contribution to monthly performance reviews
• Adherence to security standards and participation in processes improvement initiatives
• Effective communication with internal teams and external partners during incidents and investigations

Reasonable Adjustments:

Respect and equality are core values to us. We are proud of the diverse and inclusive community we have built, and we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and perspectives. Our success is driven by our people, united by the spirit of partnership to deliver the best resourcing solutions for our clients.

If you need any help or adjustments during the recruitment process for any reason, please let us know when you apply or talk to the recruiters directly so we can support you.

Network IT is currently recruiting for a Lead Security Architect, on behalf of our client in Milton Keynes.

This is a 12 month initial contract, to provide Security Architecture expertise to a client who are undergoing a busy period, and require additional security expertise to drive projects forward, supporting the business and the wider security team.

Our client is looking for an experienced IT Security professional, who can contribute to designs, policies, procedures and implementations across technology, generally being able to face off with a wide variety of security challenges, in a sector which requires particular attention to security threats.

Particular areas of interest would be experience in the security architecture underpinning cross domain connectivity, data sharing and IT platforms.

Please note that this is an onsite role, due to the nature of the security clearance requirements.

Key Information:
Role: Lead Security Architect
Duration: 12 Months
Rate: (Apply online only) per day
Status: Inside IR35
Location: Milton Keynes
Working Pattern: Onsite

Key Skills:

• Strong background in Security Architecture, particularly within government
• Wide security knowledge of IT risks, cyber security, software, data and SOC
• Understanding of security protocols, cryptography and implementing MFA
• Understanding of frameworks, such as ISO27001
• Previous exposure to working on security underpinning cross domain connectivity and data sharing
• Contribution to design activity, policies and procedures
• Able to interface effectively with stakeholders, and other teams in security to effectively drive forward change
• Must be eligible for, or holding SC Clearance
• DV clearance would be nice to have

6 months Contract Initially
Bicester, Oxfordshire - 5 days a week on-site 9AM - 5.30PM Mon-Fri
£195-225 per day - INSIDE IR35 via umbrella company

You will deliver end-user and device support across laptops, mobile devices, Microsoft 365 services, and meeting room technology, acting as a trusted point of contact for day-to-day IT issues. It involves close collaboration with a small, friendly IT team, working to resolve incidents, manage devices, and maintain a high standard of user experience.

This position requires technical troubleshooting skills combined with excellent communication and customer service, as much of the work is face-to-face user support in an office environment.

Disclaimer:

This vacancy is being advertised by either Advanced Resource Managers Limited, Advanced Resource Managers IT Limited or Advanced Resource Managers Engineering Limited (“ARM”). ARM is a specialist talent acquisition and management consultancy. We provide technical contingency recruitment and a portfolio of more complex resource solutions. Our specialist recruitment divisions cover the entire technical arena, including some of the most economically and strategically important industries in the UK and the world today. We will never send your CV without your permission. Where the role is marked as Outside IR35 in the advertisement this is subject to receipt of a final Status Determination Statement from the end Client and may be subject to change.

Lead Security Architect - SC Cleared - Full time onsite - £640 per day

One of our government clients is looking for an experienced Lead Security Architect to join them for a 6 month contract. They are offering £640 per day, inside IR35

Our client is based near Milton Keynes - commutable from Northampton, East Midlands, Bedford, Luton or Central London. As you will support a secret classification customer service with a high dependency on system access from site, this role will require 5 days onsite working per week.

This role is working in a Security Cleared environment. You will need to be SC or DV (developed vetting) cleared or eligible to undertake SC or DV Security Clearance.

As the Lead Security Architect, you will act as a lead for all IT Security Aspects in relation to the design, delivery and ongoing maintenance of IT services delivered by our client.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Desirable qualifications

RHCSA - Red Hat Certified System Administrator, or

RHCE - Red Hat Certified Engineer, or

LFCS - Linux Foundation Certified System Administrator or

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Lead Security Architect- SC/DV Security Cleared-

Lead Security Architect, ideally wit current SC/DV Security Clearance is required for our central government client to lead all IT Security aspects in relation to the design, delivery and ongoing maintenance of a number of secure IT services.

Lead Security Architect- SC/DV Security Cleared-Essential Experience

Strong working knowledge of IT risks, cyber security, and computer operating software.
Current SC Security or DV Security Clearance or eligibility/Opportunity to obtain DV Security Clearance
Ability to advise on the ongoing low level design and build process of the IT platforms, and the deployment of customer workloads
Advanced understanding of security protocols, cryptography, and security
Experience implementing multi-factor authentication
Experience of implementing security solutions and understanding of ISO 27001.
Ability to lead on the IT Security aspects when engaging with external stakeholders on cross domain connectivity and data sharing.
Experience of creating/own Tier2 policies & procedures and drive forward implementation & culture change across multiple teams.
Capability to engage with other secure platforms and environments to align security policies and procedures.
Provide security expertise around technical discovery, design and delivery.
Ability to act as a technical interface with the Security Operations Centre and assist with the investigation and resolution of security incidents.

6-12 month contract
Pay rate £600-£630pday inside IR35
Onsite full time in Milton Keynes

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.

Senior Service Designer - 6 months, Inside IR35 up to 480 a day

Milton Keynes / Hybrid working

Parity Group are delighted to partner with our client, a public sector organisation, who is looking to recruit a Senior Service Designer for a minimum 6-month period, this role will Hybrid working and based in Milton Keynes.

You will receive a daily rate of up to 480 a day and the contract will see you INSIDE IR35.

This role will lead the design of secure, scalable, and operationally robust services across a complex technology portfolio. The successful candidate will work closely with architects, service owners, and delivery teams to ensure services are designed to meet user needs while aligning with enterprise architecture, operational support models, and government security standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the creation of end-to-end service designs across the full service lifecycle.
• Produce clear and reusable service design artefacts including service blueprints, customer journeys, and design specifications.
• Develop Service Design Packages (SDPs) to support transition into live operations.
• Define service models including SLAs, OLAs, and underpinning support agreements.
• Ensure services are secure, resilient, scalable, and cost-effective.
• Work collaboratively with Service Owners, Product Owners, Architects, and delivery teams to translate requirements into operational service designs.
• Participate in design governance and assurance reviews, presenting designs and incorporating feedback.
• Identify design risks and ensure traceability throughout the service lifecycle.
• Support operational readiness and service transition activities.
• Contribute to continuous service improvement using performance insights and user feedback.

Essential Skills & Experience

• Proven experience delivering end-to-end service design within complex IT environments.
• Strong understanding of IT service lifecycle management and ITSM frameworks, such as ITIL Certification.
• Experience producing Service Design Packages (SDPs) and operational service documentation.
• Ability to translate business, technical, and operational requirements into practical service designs.
• Experience collaborating with enterprise architecture teams and aligning with strategic technology objectives.
• Experience facilitating co-design workshops and stakeholder engagement sessions.
• Knowledge of UK government digital and security frameworks including standards from the Government Digital Service and National Cyber Security Centre.
• Experience working with secure or air-gapped platforms within government or regulated environments.

Desirable

• Membership of a professional body such as BCS, The Chartered Institute for IT or Institution of Engineering and Technology.
• Experience designing services within secure government environments
• Awareness of AI technologies supporting operational efficiency.

If this sounds like the role for you then do not hesitate to get in touch with me, Lynne Strang, for more information or simply click on the apply button.

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We’re looking for talented Systems Engineers to support a major defence engineering programme focused on complex, software intensive systems and advanced platform integration. If you thrive in high integrity environments and enjoy solving multi-faceted technical challenges, this contract offers a compelling opportunity.

Location

Ampthill, Bedfordshire
On-site presence required Mondays and Tuesdays

Contract Details

• Duration: 12 months
• Hours: 37.5 per week
• Working Pattern: 4?day week (Mon-Thurs) with flexible arrangements
• Rate: Competitive per hour (Inside IR35)
• Clearance: BPSS to start; SC required later
• Eligibility: Sole UK nationals only (due to programme requirements)

Role Overview

You’ll join a growing engineering function supporting multiple business areas, including platform systems and special projects. These roles are driven by increased demand across complex system integration activities, including work on next generation turreted systems and other mission critical capabilities.
You’ll contribute across the full systems engineering lifecycle, from requirements and modelling to verification, validation, and acceptance.

Key Responsibilities

• Apply systems engineering principles across large scale development programmes
• Develop and manage requirements using tools such as DOORS
• Support MBSE activities using tools such as Cameo
• Conduct modelling and simulation (e.g., MATLAB/Simulink)
• Lead and support Verification & Validation activities
• Produce Verification & Acceptance (V&A) statements
• Assess and implement change proposals
• Work with Comms and RF network architectures
• Apply relevant Def-Stan, MIL-STD, and industry best practice
• Understand system level behaviours, constraints, and limitations

Required Skills & Experience

• Strong background in systems engineering within large, complex programmes
• Experience in Command & Control or similar domains is highly advantageous
• Proficiency in modelling, simulation, and MBSE tools
• Understanding of complex systems with significant software components
• Experience in V&V lifecycle activities
• Familiarity with defence standards and systems engineering best practice
• Ability to integrate, analyse, and problem solve at system level

Ideal Candidate Profile

You’re a systems thinker with a passion for designing and integrating complex systems. You’re comfortable working across multidisciplinary teams, navigating technical challenges, and contributing to high?integrity engineering outcomes.

If you’re a Systems Engineer ready to take on a technically rich, high impact contract role, this is an excellent opportunity to contribute to a major UK defence programme.
Ready to explore the next step in your career? Let’s connect.

.Net Developer

2 days a week onsite in Banbury

£350pd to £400pd - Inside IR35

8 month contract

Our client are looking for an experienced Developer to join them on a contract basis

They are a household name, operating at the forefront of the IT and engineering sectors, specialising in the development of advanced engineering software and digital tools.

Due to ongoing strategic initiatives and growth in their engineering software capabilities, our Client is seeking a highly skilled Software Developer with expertise in .NET technologies. This contract position offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to the design and development of robust, maintainable software solutions that support engineering workflows.

We are looking for:

Proven experience in designing and developing software using .NET and C#.

Proficiency in building RESTful APIs and microservices deployed via container orchestration tools like Kubernetes.

Strong understanding of SQL and experience working with relational databases such as MS SQL Server or Postgres.

Familiarity with modern software development methodologies within an Agile environment.

Practical knowledge of DevOps practices, including CI/CD pipelines and Azure DevOps.

Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.

Effective communication skills, both technical and non-technical.

Experience with Python would be highly beneficial

Interested to hear more? I would be more than happy to discuss the role in more detail, along with any other opportunities you may be open to!

TPBN1_UKTJ

Virtualisation Engineer - DV Cleared, full time working onsite.
£610 per day, Inside IR35 (Umbrella)
Plus on call (£50 weekday - £100 weekend)

Government based client (secure site, hence need for DV clearance) based near Northampton, East Midlands - easily commutable from Milton Keynes, Bedford, Luton, Cambridge, Peterborough or North London.

Essential Skills:

VMWare SME, NSX, VCP-DCV

Working in an Security Cleared environment. You will need to be a British national and hold current DV (Developed Vetting) clearance.

Certifications

• VCP-DCV - Essential
• VCAP - Desirable
• NSX - Essential

Experience Required

The role supports various tiered systems within the VMWare skills and technology space. You will support a wider team of skilled technicians supporting various Government platforms and services

You will need to skilled in various Broadcom technologies which form part of the current platform, work alongside the current team, support various services, skills needed include familiarity with:

• ESXI
• HA configuration
• vCenter
• vSan
• VCF
• NSX
• VMWare Aria

Deadline is Thurs 19th March for applications

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VMWare Virtualisation Engineer-SC Security/DV Security Clearance

VMWare Virtualisation Engineer, ideally with DV Security/SC Security Clearance is needed to support high tiered systems within the VMWare for our central government client.

VMWare Virtualisation Engineer-SC Security/DV Security Clearance- Essential Experience

Skills in various Broadcom technologies
Skills in ESXI, HA configuration, vCenter, vSan & VmWare Aria.
VCP-DCV qualification is essential and ideally have qualifications in VCAP and NSX.
The ability to support existing services and build new services in line with project work.
Current DV Security Clearance or SC Security Clearance or eligible

Onsite full time in Milton Keynes
Pay rate-£580pday 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.

My client is seeking a well-seasoned, immediately available Finance Business Partner to support them through a busy period for 3 months.

Responsibilities include:

• Leading and enhancing financial reporting, planning and accountability across the business
• Delivering clear financial insights and constructive challenge to support decision-making
• Analysis and financial modelling; analysing financial data to translate them into actionable insights
• Business partnering with the wider team and senior stakeholders, not afraid to challenge them
• Improving financial performance for the business

Ideal candidate:

• Fully qualified accountant (CIMA/ACCA etc.)
• Excellent stakeholder management skills
• Someone who will challenge the status quo and is comfortable “doing the do,” not just overseeing
• Change management skills
• SAP experience

The client is offering £400 per day and is 4 days a week onsite.

What’s next:Ready to take the next step in your career? Apply now!

Robert Walters Operations Limited is an employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates

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

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

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

Rate 510 a day (umbrella) plus on call (50 weekday-100 weekend

Duration- 6 months

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

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

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

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

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

Key Responsibilities Expertise

Deep experience with Veeam Backup Replication

Strong knowledge of NetApp storage platforms

Backup, restore and disaster recovery design and testing

Data protection in secure and regulated environments

Capacity planning and performance optimisation

Understanding of backup encryption, retention and compliance requirements

Relevant Qualifications:

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

Proven experience supporting enterprise backup, restore and storage platforms

This role reports directly to Infrastructure Team Lead.

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