Security Specialist

This role is outside IR35

We are seeking an experienced hands-on Senior Cybersecurity Consultant to support a major enterprise customer in delivering a Cybersecurity Assessment & Resilience Programme.

This full-time, 6+ month project, combines senior-level customer engagement and leadership with practical, day-to-day delivery.

You will define strategy and also actively conduct assessments, produce security artefacts, support remediation activities, and work alongside customer teams to implement improvements.

The successful candidate will be comfortable operating both at the whiteboard and in the detail, acting as a trusted advisor while remaining directly accountable for tangible security outcomes.

The support will include:

• Ongoing cybersecurity assessments and reviews of policies, procedures, controls, and governance

• Identification, analysis, and prioritisation of cyber risks and vulnerabilities across on-prem, cloud, and third-party environments

• Advisory support for incident response planning, crisis management exercises, and resilience improvements

• Support to SOC operations, including process improvement and escalation protocols

• Supplier and third-party security assessments, working closely with Procurement, Supplier Management, Bid and Sales teams

• Contribution to security governance forums, risk reviews, and senior stakeholder briefings

• Development and maintenance of security documentation, reports, and recommendations

• Delivery of targeted security awareness and training initiatives

• Provision of regular status updates, monthly progress reports, and end-of-phase summary reporting

Experience requirements:

• Must have extensive experience operating at CISO, Deputy CISO, or Senior Security Leadership level within complex enterprise environments

• Strong hands-on background in cybersecurity governance, risk management, and security operations

• Proven experience delivering cybersecurity assessments, audits, and improvement programmes

• Demonstrable experience with incident response, crisis management, and cyber resilience planning

• Experience assessing supplier and third-party cybersecurity risk across the supply chain

• Strong understanding of recognised security frameworks and standards (e.g. ISO 27001, NIST, NIS2, TISAX, Cyber Essentials)

• Ability to engage confidently with senior executives and technical teams, providing clear, pragmatic security advice

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with experience producing executive-level reports and presentations

• Ability to manage priorities, deliver to agreed timelines, and operate effectively in a customer-facing delivery role

Desirable:

• Relevant security certifications (e.g. CISSP, CISM, CCISO, CRISC, ISO 27001 Lead Auditor)

• Experience working across regulated industries and/or multinational environments

• Previous experience operating as an embedded / virtual CISO or security delivery lead

Cybersecurity Specialist - AI & Data Security

Client & Project

We are seeking a talented Cybersecurity Specialist to join the AI & Data Security team, where you will contribute to the delivery and ongoing evolution of the organisation’s AI Security programme.

Role Overview

As a Cybersecurity Specialist, you will bring hands-on experience with leading AI technologies and platforms-primarily AWS Bedrock, Azure OpenAI, Microsoft 365, and other foundation model providers-to support teams in adopting these capabilities securely and effectively.

You will provide guidance on model security, deployment patterns, guardrails, integration architectures, observability, evaluation techniques, and safe operationalisation across a wide range of business use cases. You will translate platform-specific risks, limitations, and best practices into actionable engineering patterns and governance controls.

In this role, you will act as a subject matter expert, collaborating with and supporting the wider team to ensure high-quality outcomes. You will influence key decisions, engage with multiple teams, and provide practical solutions to technical and security challenges across the organisation.

Required & Recommended Proficiencies

• Master proficiency (required): Network Encryption
• Expert proficiency (recommended): Secure AI
• Master proficiency (suggested): Microsoft Azure Active Directory Security
• Intermediate proficiency (suggested): AI Agents, Amazon Bedrock, Microsoft Azure AI Foundry

Key Responsibilities

• Develop innovative security strategies to enhance application and AI security.
• Conduct regular security assessments and audits to identify vulnerabilities and recommend remediation.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure secure design and implementation of AI and digital solutions.
• Stay up to date with emerging security trends, technologies, and threat landscapes to inform architecture and governance decisions.
• Mentor and support team members on secure application design, AI security principles, and best practices.

Skills

Master proficiency in Network Encryption is required; expert proficiency in Secure AI is recommended.Master proficiency in Microsoft Azure Active Directory Security, with intermediate proficiency in AI Agents, Amazon Bedrock, and Microsoft Azure AI Foundry, is preferred.

An established engineering and laboratory-based organisation is seeking a Lean Six Sigma Consultant to drive operational excellence across the laboratory. This role focuses on process improvement, workflow optimisation, and continuous improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency, reduce bottlenecks, and support sustainable growth.

The Lean Six Sigma Consultant will work closely with laboratory teams to embed Lean Six Sigma methodologies, support strategic planning, and ensure operational improvements are delivered effectively and sustainably.

Key Responsibilities

Identify operational bottlenecks and opportunities for process improvement.

Lead Lean Six Sigma projects across laboratory workflows, including sample processing, data handling, and reporting.

Analyse current processes, gather and interpret data, and recommend solutions that enhance efficiency and quality.

Develop and implement continuous improvement initiatives, ensuring alignment with laboratory and organisational objectives.

Provide coaching, training, and guidance to laboratory staff on Lean Six Sigma principles and best practices.

Monitor and report on process improvement metrics, ensuring initiatives deliver measurable results.

Collaborate with other laboratories across Europe to share best practices and drive standardisation.

Essential Criteria:

Strong experience in Lean Six Sigma and operational improvement within laboratory, scientific, or engineering environments.

Proven track record of delivering measurable process improvements.

Ability to lead projects and influence across multiple teams.

Strong analytical skills and experience with data-driven decision-making.

Excellent communication and coaching skills.

Willingness to travel occasionally within Europe.

What This Role Offers

The opportunity to work closely with senior leadership on high-impact operational transformation.

Exposure to international laboratory operations and best practices.

A role where your expertise directly shapes efficiency, capability, and the long-term success of the laboratory team.

Bond Williams Professional Recruitment are an equal opportunity employer and operate as an Employment Business and Recruitment Agency

Senior GCP VDC Network Engineer

Public Cloud Platform | Enterprise Scale

We are recruiting aSenior GCP VDC Network Engineerto join a Public Cloud Platform function responsible for delivering compliant, secure, and efficient Google Cloud infrastructure and DevOps capabilities across the Group.

This role sits at the heart of large-scale Google Cloud adoption. You will help design and build reusable, enterprise-grade GCP network products, modernise cloud network services, and enable engineering teams to adopt Google Cloud quickly, safely, and at scale.

You will operate as part of a cross-disciplinary feature team while also acting as a senior technical authority within the wider engineering community.

Role Overview

As aGCP VDC Network Specialist, you will design and build the foundational network layer that underpins enterprise workloads on Google Cloud. This includes VDC network architecture, hybrid connectivity, policy enforcement, and automation using Infrastructure as Code and DevOps practices.

This is a hands-on senior engineering role with a strong consulting element. You are expected to influence design decisions, guide strategy, and set standards, not just execute tickets.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain enterprise-scaleGCP Virtual Data Centre (VDC) network architectures.
• Build and manageVPCs, subnets, firewall rules, routing, and VPC peeringto enable secure, scalable connectivity.
• Implementhybrid connectivityusing Cloud VPN and Interconnect to support on-prem and multi-cloud integration.
• Develop and maintainInfrastructure as Codefor GCP network resources using Terraform and Terraform Cloud.
• Automate network provisioning and configuration usingPython scripting.
• Define and enforceGCP Organisation Policiesto meet security, compliance, and governance requirements.
• Integrate network deployments intoCI/CD pipelinesfor automated build, test, and release.
• Implementpolicy-as-code guardrailsusing Sentinel or OPA to ensure consistent network governance.
• Optimise network performance, resilience, and availability through monitoring, logging, and proactive tuning.
• Partner with security teams to embed network security best practices, including firewall design, private access, and service perimeters.
• Support migration of legacy network designs into standardised, reusable VDC templates.
• Diagnose and resolve complex, multi-layer network issues across GCP environments.

Essential Skills and Experience

• Strong, hands-on experience withGCP networking, including VPCs, subnets, firewall rules, routing, and peering.
• Proven expertise inhybrid connectivity, specifically Cloud VPN and Interconnect.
• Advanced experience usingTerraform and Terraform Cloudfor network IaC.
• Python scripting for infrastructure automation.
• Experience integrating infrastructure workflows intoCI/CD pipelinesusing tools such as Jenkins, GitHub, or Harness.
• Solid understanding ofGCP Organisation Policyand policy-as-code frameworks such as Sentinel or OPA.
• GCP certification, ideallyProfessional Cloud Network Engineeror equivalent.

Nice to have

• Experience working with internal developer platforms or cloud engineering portals such asBackstage.

Desirable Profile

• Senior-level GCP SME with experience operating as atechnical consultant, influencing architecture, design, and cloud strategy.
• Demonstrated thought leadership in cloud networking, automation, and platform engineering best practices.
• Strong communicator and collaborator, comfortable working across engineering, security, and senior stakeholder groups.
• Able to balance engineering rigour with pragmatism in a regulated enterprise environment.

AboutCelon

Celonis a UK-based technology consultancy specialising indigital transformation, cyber risk, managed services, and data insights. We partner with organisations to modernise technology platforms, strengthen governance, and ensure IT decisions support long-term business outcomes.

TheRole

We are looking for an experiencedEnterprise Architecture Technical Project Managerto support one of our major enterprise clients within theirEnterprise Architecturefunction.

This role is ideal for a technically minded Project Manager who enjoys working at the intersection ofarchitecture, governance, and delivery. You will help coordinate architecture initiatives, support review processes, and ensure technology requests are well defined and ready for senior-level decision making.

You will work closely with architects, technology leaders, project teams, and service stakeholders tomaintainoversight of architecture activity and enable effective technology governance across the organisation.

Key Responsibilities

Architecture Request & Initiative Support

• Support technology initiatives once they enter the Enterprise Architecture function, regardless of origin

• Help shape and clarify requests, ensuringobjectives, scope, and outcomes are clearly understood

• Engage with delivery teams and stakeholders to gather context and confirm requirements

• Support conversations that focus on underlying business and technical needs rather than pre-selected solutions

Coordination & Governance

• Coordinate architecture reviews, workshops, and governance forums

• Maintain visibility of architecture decisions, actions, and follow-ups

• Track progress of initiatives through agreed EA governance processes

• Ensure architecture work is structured, prioritised, and effectively supported

Technical Awareness & Context

• Apply broad technical understanding across applications, infrastructure, platforms, and data

• Identifyoverlaps with existing technology capabilities or ongoing initiatives

• Support constructive challenge and informed decision-making

• Prepare well-framed documentation and briefing packs for senior architecture stakeholders

Architecture Documentation & Information Management

• Maintain architecture registers, inventories, and supporting documentation

• Support capture of architecture standards, principles, and reference materials

• Produce clear, structured documentation to support governance and review outcomes

• Ensure information isaccurate, up to date, and accessible to varied audiences

Stakeholder Engagement

• Build strong working relationships with architects, project teams, service owners, and business stakeholders

• Act as a bridge between technical and non-technical audiences

• Communicate confidently with senior leaders and delivery teams alike

WhatWereLooking For

Essential Experience

• 5+ years experience intechnical project management, delivery management, or similar roles

• Strong background inMicrosoft-centric environments(Azure, Microsoft 365, Entra ID)

• Experience working within or alongsideenterprise architecture, governance, or technology assurancefunctions

• Proven ability to coordinate complex, multi-domain technology initiatives

• Excellent organisational and documentation skills

• Available to startimmediately

Core Skills & Attributes

• Confident communicator with senior technical and non-technical stakeholders

• Strong analytical mindset with the ability to challenge assumptions constructively

• Comfortable working in evolving or less mature governance environments

• Proactive, pragmatic, and highly organised approach

• Able to understand technology requests without needing deep specialistexpertise

Desirable (Nice to Have)

• Background in Business Analysis or hybrid PM/BA roles

• Familiarity with Enterprise Architecture frameworks (e.g., TOGAF)

• Experience working in large, complex enterprise organisations

• Exposure to architecture governance boards or review forums

Our client has an exciting opportunity for a Senior Project Manager Events and Security to join the team.

Location: Remote with occasional travel to offices and sites in Stirling, Edinburgh or Inverness

Salary: Grade 5 - £50,386 - £57,668 per annumhiring

Job Type/Hours: 24 Month FTC contract 35 hours per week

About The Company:

Our client is a national organisation with responsibility for safeguarding and promoting British history. They operate a portfolio of 300 culturally significant sites while also leading on conservation of the environment, research and education that help people connect with the past.

Senior Project Manager The Role:

Our client is seeking a proactive and organised project manager to join their team in a role that supports strategic heritage and events within the public historic environment sector. You will contribute to the planning, delivery and ensuring the security of projects and events that help protect, manage and promote historic sites. You will work collaboratively with internal teams and external partners to ensure the publics safety whilst balancing conservation with access and engagement.

Senior Project Manager Key Responsibilities:

• Support the development, planning and delivery of the security aspects of projects that align with organisational priorities around conservation, research and public engagement

• Coordinate and maintain documentation, data or records relevant to the role, ensuring accuracy and accessibility for internal and external stakeholders

• Liaise with colleagues, partners and stakeholders across sectors to share information, build relationships, and ensure effective project delivery

• Contribute to the preparation of reports, briefings, guidance materials or other communications to support decision-making and stakeholder engagement

• Help monitor and evaluate activities or outputs, identifying opportunities for improvement and supporting continuous learning within the team

Senior Project Manager You:

• Previous professional experience in security management or implementing physical security projects

• Proven ability to prepare business cases and manage projects/programmes effectively

• Strong leadership and management skills, with excellent communication, influencing, and negotiation abilities

• Experience leading or coordinating multi-functional teams to deliver high-quality outcomes

• Previous experience handling multi-site projects

• Comfortable working independently and managing broad, self-directed projects

• Skilled at prioritising tasks and working efficiently in fast-paced environments

• Track record of contributing to service improvement projects and delivering successful business cases

Senior Project Manager Benefits:

• 28% employer contribution to pension

• 25 days annual leave + public holidays

• Professional development support

• Strong work-life balance with multiple flexible working options

• Free entry to all of our clients’ sites

To submit your CV for this exciting Senior Project Manager opportunity, please click Apply now!

About The Role

This is a Fixed Term Opportunity for 12 months covering parental leave.

The Engineering Manager will lead and nurture a squad of 6-8 engineers. You’ll be accountable for guiding your team through the entire lifecycle of building and maintaining our systems and products.

As an experienced technical leader, you’ll ensure your squad possesses the necessary technical depth and skills to consistently deliver high-quality solutions. This involves hands-on engagement in key client projects, where you’ll lead by example and meticulously assess the technical quality of the team’s output.

A core aspect of this role is fostering a thriving team environment. You’ll cultivate a culture of open feedback, providing actionable insights to empower team members in their continuous learning, growth, and development. Your leadership will create a safe space where engineers feel supported, comfortable admitting mistakes, and confident in learning from every experience.

Responsibilities

Develop strong client relationships as the primary technical contact for new and existing clients

• You are the primary technical contact for a subset of your teams clients, you develop their technical vision, and work with your team to develop solutions.
• You provide senior oversight and direction to the technical approach on all projects within your squad, either directly or by working with the project lead developers. You champion our agile delivery model and provide support to teams to ensure that projects deliver on time and on budget without compromising quality.
• You work in partnership with the sector teams to identify opportunities to work with new and existing clients to provide consultancy services, enhancing the agency’s positioning as a strategic partner.
• You advise your clients on overall technical strategy based on experience, industry trends and best practice, with the ability to challenge client thinking where appropriate.
• You work confidently with senior client stakeholders, acting as a trusted advisor and expert.
• You work closely with the engineering team to produce technical solutions for clients.

You manage the technical and support relationships with clients in your team

• You ensure your clients are supported with the appropriate team members.
• You ensure there is redundancy in your support teams to allow for holiday or any out of hours exceptions are covered.
• You ensure the smooth operation of any support boards helping to unblock technical team members and resolve issues.
• You escalate high priority issues, with the wider team to ensure that they are resolved in a timely manner.

You lead the delivery of high quality software solutions on time and to budget

• You ensure your project team members are fully engaged and participating in all aspects of the project and its administration during build phase
• You ensure all ceremonies of your Agile project are undertaken at the right time with the right people always present, including: standups, backlog refinement, sprint planning, code reviews and retrospectives.
• You ensure your team delivers the work they have committed to for the agreed deadline
• You ensure your team is delivering work to meet or exceed the client expectations of quality
• You ensure your team is delivering work that meets the tech studios expectations of quality and that adhere to our standards
• You ensure your team is collaborating well at all times, problems are discussed early and raised to the delivery team and client as soon as possible

You develop and lead an effective squad of between 6 and 8 software engineers, managing a subset of the technical studio

• You will build and maintain a strong, supportive squad of engineers.
• You coach, mentor, train and inspire members of the technology team and help them develop their skills.
• You successfully onboard new technical team members so they are effective in their roles.
• You take accountability for the quality of delivery to all the clients and work with your squad and wider delivery team to ensure all clients have the development support they need.
• You ensure that your squad is well utilised and meeting their billable targets.
• You join weekly meetings with the engineering director to discuss squad capacity, utilisation and to escalate any people or project concerns
• You take accountability for the effectiveness of any contractors assigned to your squad.
• You provide professional development coaching to your reports and help them to develop and action a professional development plan.
• You understand and promote our company policies. You ensure all your direct reports are completing their administrative responsibilities within the squad (e.g. IT assessment is up-to-date) and holiday requests are booked sufficiently in advance and fully considered before approval.
• You ensure your reports are fulfilling their job role accountabilities to the best of their abilities and provide the appropriate feedback and encourage appropriate reflections to encourage and support any change necessary.
• You accurately assess performance for the purposes of impact scoring.
• You hold regular 1:1 meetings and keep good notes and actions.

You ensure successful technical project delivery by leading technical oversight, including risk mitigation, issue identification and resolution for all client work assigned to your Engineering squad

• You ensure all projects are properly supervised and scrutinised to ensure effective technical delivery using agreed processes
• You identify issues and root causes that are affecting technical delivery on projects in your team.
• You intervene and facilitate or direct actions on projects to address technical issues, working closely with the technical and delivery leads. Escalating issues to the engineering director when required.
• You ensure your team has adequate technical delivery risk awareness and mitigation is in place on all projects.
• You proactively change any aspect of our technical approaches to ensure that we remain successful in the future as technologies and practices change.
• You raise significant technical project concerns to the engineering and/or technical directors

About YouProfessional knowledge and experience

• Proven track record of hands-on leadership with agile, cross-functional engineering teams, guiding them through the full development lifecycle.
• Demonstrated experience in client-facing technical leadership, adept at managing technical delivery, effectively mentoring and developing engineers, and proactively mitigating project risks.
• Commitment to continuous improvement, actively staying abreast of industry trends and best practices in front-end development and CMS technologies to continuously enhance technical approaches and elevate team capabilities.
• Exceptional proficiency in software architecture and development, with a particular emphasis on CMS architectures and CMS platform integrations.

Technical skills

• Youre an experienced Fullstack developer with exceptional proficiency in PHP-based CMSes, such as Drupal, and Frontend technologies, including React/Next.js, GraphQL and Storybook
• You are comfortable working with both monolithic and decoupled architectures
• You are familiar with the component based approach to build and deliver projects
• You apply strong knowledge of software architecture and design patterns to inform technical decisions, ensuring the delivery of resilient and maintainable systems.
• You lead and champion agile development practices, ensuring your team leverages tools like Jira and Confluence to optimize workflows and collaboration.
• Fostering a culture of quality through robust code review processes and enforcing high coding standards across the team.
• Providing strategic guidance in troubleshooting complex technical issues, effectively navigating challenges that span both front-end and back-end systems.
• Ensuring the team’s proficiency in version control systems, especially Git, to maintain code integrity and collaborative development.

Behaviours

• You have mastered your craft, know a wide range of methodologies and you are developing new tools and standards for your practice.
• You have a good understanding of other practice areas and take a holistic view in your approach.
• You lead your squad to positive, high quality outcomes, informing appropriate decisions to meet budget, deadlines and stakeholder requirements.
• Your squad and the business recognise your highly impactful contributions.
• You handle changes to scope, business priorities or urgency with expertise. You make suggestions or offer solutions/proposals for appropriate adaptations.
• You are skilled to competently work on complex problems under pressure (i.e. resolving a complex production issue at speed, or leading the resolution of critical or major incidents)
• You contribute to internal and/or external forums, such as communities of practice. You take part in initiatives to improve practices of your discipline or within the wider business.
• Onboarding or mentoring of your squad to higher performance and people development or progression.
• You adopt a commercial mindset that leads to new opportunities for business growth or operational improvements.
• You contribute to the growth and development of other squad members, through championing, mentoring and providing constructive, candid feedback.
• You give expert and strategic feedback on projects relevant to your discipline/domain which leads to better outcomes.
• You consistently meet your personal targets, where relevant to your role
• You support our inclusive environment and ESG commitments.
• Embodies Manifestos values, championing purpose-driven work and fostering a positive team culture

About Usmanifesto

We are the digital experience agency for changemakers. We are committed to delivering purposeful and positive impact for people, planet and society, in restless pursuit of a better world.

We take pride in creating award-winning digital experiences, products and services that are measurably ethical, inclusive, accessible, sustainable and joyful.

Our changemaker clients include UNICEF UK, Breast Cancer Now, The Trussell Trust, Woodgreen, The Royal Academy of Arts, Zoological Society London, Historic Environment Scotland and Fauna & Flora.

Part of the TPXimpact group - a Certified B Corporation, we are a team of 130 digital product leaders, creative designers, user experience designers, engagement specialists, software engineers and experience strategists.

TPXimpact

TPXimpact is a digital transformation company, and Certified B Corporation, on a mission to build a future where people, places and the planet are supported to thrive. Combining vast expertise in human-centred design, data, experience and technology, we help the public, private and third sectors with their digital transformation journey, delivering high quality solutions that improve services, experiences and outcomes. Were passionate people who work in close collaboration with our clients to create sustainable solutions ready for an ever-evolving world.

We are committed to having a positive impact on the clients and the communities we serve. We actively encourage applications from all genders, ethnicities, disabled people, members of the LGBTQIA+ community, and those from lower socio-economic backgrounds.

Dont meet 100% of the criteria? We still want to hear from you. Please let us know if you require any adjustments during the recruitment process.

Data Scientist: Country Risk & Advanced Analytics Join an integrated team of economists, political scientists, and computer scientists to shape the strategic decisions of the world’s leading organizations. How You’ll Make an Impact: Innovate: Prototype new approaches for extracting insights from structured and unstructured data. Build: Design and optimize risk models for analytics and generative AI applications using proprietary NLP data. Collaborate: Partner with cross-domain experts to turn non-technical ideas into scalable, interpretable research designs. Deploy: Develop and maintain robust ML pipelines for both experimentation and production.Who You Are: Technical Expert: You have substantial experience with Python or R, and are skilled in querying and analyzing big data. NLP Specialist: You have a proven track record of developing and refining NLP models. Clear Communicator: You can explain complex ML/NLP methodologies to non-technical stakeholders with ease. Methodical: You are familiar with experiment tracking (DVC, Weights & Biases) and model evaluation metrics.Stand Out From the Crowd: Candidates with an advanced degree in ML/NLP, exposure to cloud platforms (AWS, Databricks, Snowflake), or experience in agile, fast-paced environments are highly encouraged to apply or share your updated CV to saisaranya.gummadi @ Randstad Technologies is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy

Your new company Working for a globally renowned bank. Your new role Lead the design, planning and execution of OpenShift architecture and migration strategies. This includes designing scalable, secure and resilient OpenShift platforms and planning migrations from existing infrastructure. Expertise with VMware and Pure Storage is essential. What you’ll need to succeed Strong experience delivering OpenShift architectures and migration programmes. Deep knowledge of Kubernetes, containerisation and orchestration. Hands-on VMware experience (vSphere, vCenter, NSX). Experience with Pure Storage products (FlashArray, FlashBlade). Expertise in networking, persistent storage and cluster operations. Strong CI/CD experience (Jenkins, GitHub, ArgoCD). Proficiency in automation/scripting (Bash, Python, Ansible, Terraform). Strong communication and problem‑solving skilWhat you’ll get in return Flexible working options available. 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. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C’s, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at (url removed)

JOB DETAILS

• 800 Per Day
• Outside IR35
• 6-Month Contract
• Remote Role

About the role
A leading financial services organisation is seeking an experienced Cyber Security Operations Consultant to conduct a deep-dive assessment of the current security landscape. The company currently utilises a blend of external services, tools and providers to support its cyber operations. They are looking for a Cyber expert to analyse, evaluate and optimise the overall security architecture.

Skills

• Experience working in a highly regulated environment, ideally in finance/banking.
• Extensive knowledge of performing architecture reviews and driving cyber transformation programmes.
• Strong knowledge of SIEM, SOAR, EDR/XDR, threat intelligence platforms, logging and monitoring frameworks.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform a detailed analysis of the organisation’s existing cyber security operations.
• Map out the current architecture, identifying strengths, weaknesses, gaps and inefficiencies.
• Advise senior leadership on SecOps strategy, covering tooling, SIEM/SOAR use, incident response maturity, vendor consolidation and internal capability development.
• Create actionable remediation plans and strategic roadmaps for long-term cyber resilience.

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.

Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C’s, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at (url removed)

On behalf of one of our premier clients, we are seeking a high-caliber Cybersecurity Specialist to join their expanding AI & Data Security team. This is a critical role within our client’s AI Security programme, designed for a professional who thrives at the intersection of traditional infrastructure security and the emerging frontier of Generative AI.

Our client is at the forefront of AI adoption; you will be the technical lead ensuring that these powerful technologies from AWS Bedrock to Azure OpenAI are implemented with world-class security standards.

Core Requirements (Non-Negotiable):

• Network Encryption: Master Proficiency is required. You must have deep expertise in securing data in transit, cryptographic protocols, and enterprise-scale encryption management.
• Microsoft Azure Active Directory (Entra ID) Security: Master Proficiency is suggested. Extensive experience in identity governance, conditional access, and securing cloud identities is critical.

AI & Emerging Technology (Recommended):

• Secure AI: Expert Proficiency is highly recommended. This includes knowledge of model security, deployment patterns, and the safe operationalization of foundation models.
• AI Agents: Intermediate Proficiency suggested. Experience in the security implications of autonomous agents and LLM-integrated workflows.
• Amazon Bedrock & Microsoft Azure AI Foundry: Intermediate Proficiency suggested. Practical experience with these specific platforms and their native security controls.

Key Responsibilities

• Innovative Strategy: Develop and implement security strategies that enhance application security while enabling AI adoption.
• Security Governance: Translate platform-specific risks (AWS Bedrock, Azure OpenAI) into actionable engineering patterns and governance controls.
• Assessments & Audits: Conduct regular security assessments and audits to identify vulnerabilities across the AI and data landscape.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with multiple teams to ensure security best practices are integrated into the development lifecycle.
• Mentorship: Act as a subject matter expert, managing team decisions and mentoring members on modern application security principles.

Randstad Technologies is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Senior Mobile Developer - React Native / Expo
Fully Remote Contract - 460 - 515 per day InsideIR35
6 Month Contract
BPSS Clearance, however SC Clearance would be preferred

We are seeking an experienced Senior / Lead Mobile Engineer with strong React Native and Expo expertise to support a confidential technical assessment of a mobile application built using a hybrid framework.

The role will involve contributing to a structured technical evaluation and providing independent, informed input to support future decision-making. The successful candidate will operate in a trusted advisory capacity, balancing hands-on technical insight with broader architectural and strategic considerations.

Responsibilities:
Contribute to a detailed technical assessment of a mobile application utilising a hybrid
framework
Evaluate the robustness, maintainability and scalability of the current React Native /
Expo implementation
Provide evidence-based observations to inform future technical direction
Support discussions comparing different mobile delivery approaches, as required
Engage with a small group of technical and non-technical stakeholders to communicate
findings clearly and appropriately

Essential Experience:
Demonstrable experience delivering cross-platform / hybrid mobile applications through the
full SDLC to end-user release
Strong commercial experience with React Native and Expo
Experience integrating mobile applications with APIs and backend services
Good understanding of iOS and Android platforms, including considerations when working
with hybrid frameworks

Desirable Experience:
Native iOS and/or Android development experience
Experience implementing offline or low-connectivity capabilities within mobile
applications
Experience with Government SSO solutions e.g. Gov Gateway, Gov One

Please apply for immediate interview!

CBSbutler is operating and advertising as an Employment Agency for permanent positions and as an Employment Business for interim / contract / temporary positions. CBSbutler is an Equal Opportunities employer and we encourage applicants from all backgrounds.

Job Title: Commercial Officer -SC
Location: Remote
Contract Duration: 3 Months
Daily Rate: £550/day (Umbrella Maximum)
IR35 Status: Inside IR35
Security Clearance: SC

Minimum Requirement:

• Proven experience of contract management
• Running end to end procurement processes
• Stakeholder engagement
• Strategic thinking skills
• MCIPS not essential but nice to have

The Role:

The role demands an experienced commercial professional SEO/ACM, focusing on procurement requirements and contract management of the organisations key suppliers providing software, hardware, and services which will require re-competing, early termination by negotiation, extension by negotiation, or/and running competitive selection exercises as needed, alongside stakeholder and supplier relationship management.

The SEO/ACM will work closely with internal, delivery and operations-focused stakeholders (, as well as other partners; e.g. NPCC, OCiP, and PDS, alongside their Commercial Lead/G7 and fellow Interim Commercial SEO/ACM.

The role advises on procurement routes, commercial risk and opportunity, identifies savings opportunities and leads on negotiating services and costs with suppliers. The role also involves the frequent joint review of supplier activity and benefit along with programme colleagues via traditional performance management tools and processes.

Security Clearance: SC clearance

Disability Confident

As a member of the disability confident scheme, CLIENT guarantees to interview all candidates who have a disability and who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy. In cases where we have a high volume of candidates who have a disability who meet all the essential criteria, we will interview the best candidates from within that group.

Armed Forces Covenant

CLIENT is proud to support the Armed Forces Covenant and as such, we guarantee to interview all veterans or spouses / partners of military personnel who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy. In cases where we have a high volume of ex-military candidates / military spouses or partners, who meet all of the essential criteria, we will interview the best candidates from within that group.

If you qualify for the above, please notify us on (phone number removed).

We will be in touch to discuss your suitability and arrange your Guaranteed Interview.

Should you require reasonable adjustments at any point during the recruitment process or if there is a more accessible way for us to communicate, please do let me know.

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FX/Payments Product Owner

Contract: 6 months
Rate: £600 per day (Inside IR35)
Start Date: ASAP

Overview:
We are seeking an experienced FX and Payments Product Owner to join a leading financial services organisation on a six-month contract. This is a key role driving the delivery of innovative, compliant and customer-centric foreign exchange and payments solutions across a complex technology transformation programme.

You will work with multi-country, cross-functional teams, including Technology, Legal, Product, Compliance, Operations and Business, to define, prioritise and deliver new features that enhance customer experience, optimise transaction flows and align with evolving market standards and regulatory expectations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead end to end delivery of FX and Payments initiatives from concept through to implementation
• Define and prioritise product backlogs, ensuring alignment with business objectives and compliance requirements
• Collaborate with engineering, design and business teams to deliver seamless, efficient payment experiences
• Support digital transformation and platform integration efforts across global markets
• Ensure adherence to regulatory, risk and compliance frameworks within payments and FX domains
• Track performance and identify opportunities for continuous product enhancement

Skills and Experience:

• Proven experience as a Product Owner or Product Manager within Payments, FX or Transaction Banking
• Strong background in large scale technology transformation and digital platform delivery
• Experience collaborating with multi-country stakeholder groups across diverse business functions
• Excellent communication, analytical and decision-making skills
• A structured, proactive approach with strong problem-solving capabilities
• Previous experience in financial services, fintech or global banking environments is highly desirable

Data Scientist: Country Risk & Advanced Analytics

Join an integrated team of economists, political scientists, and computer scientists to shape the strategic decisions of the world’s leading organizations.

How You’ll Make an Impact:

• Innovate: Prototype new approaches for extracting insights from structured and unstructured data.
• Build: Design and optimize risk models for analytics and generative AI applications using proprietary NLP data.
• Collaborate: Partner with cross-domain experts to turn non-technical ideas into scalable, interpretable research designs.
• Deploy: Develop and maintain robust ML pipelines for both experimentation and production.

Who You Are:

• Technical Expert: You have substantial experience with Python or R, and are skilled in querying and analyzing big data.
• NLP Specialist: You have a proven track record of developing and refining NLP models.
• Clear Communicator: You can explain complex ML/NLP methodologies to non-technical stakeholders with ease.
• Methodical: You are familiar with experiment tracking (DVC, Weights & Biases) and model evaluation metrics.

Stand Out From the Crowd: Candidates with an advanced degree in ML/NLP, exposure to cloud platforms (AWS, Databricks, Snowflake), or experience in agile, fast-paced environments are highly encouraged to apply or share your updated CV to removed)

Randstad Technologies is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Panoramic Associates are supporting a leading organisation with the recruitment of an Interim Senior Director (Products) for an initial 6 months, on a predominantly remote basis. There is a daily rate of up to 1000 p/d available, Inside IR35.

You would be a strategic product leader, providing clear vision, establishing governance frameworks, and bridging market intelligence with portfolio decision-making.

Role:

• Work closely with Product Directors, Engineering, and Go-To-Market Executive Directors
• Make sure product strategy delivers measurable impact and supports the organisation’s continued growth as a global GovTech organisation.
• Lead the company-wide strategic roadmap process.
• Partner with Product Directors to convert strategy into prioritised, outcome-based roadmaps.
• Ensure ongoing roadmap alignment to commercial priorities, customer outcomes, and market developments.
• Lead development of business cases for major initiatives, including market sizing and ROI modelling.
• Translate customer needs, market trends, and competitive dynamics into clear strategic guidance.

Requirements:

• Extensive knowledge and exposure to both UK and international Local Government markets.
• Strong evidence of executive stakeholder management and strategic communication.
• Deep expertise in product strategy, portfolio management, and market analysis.
• Strong financial literacy, including P&L management and ROI modelling.
• Skilled in synthesising customer, market, and business data into strategic direction.
• Strong grounding in modern product practices and agile principles.

Please contact Rebecca Martin for more details.

Boomi Integration Engineer

Remote Contract

Outside IR35

Role Summary

We re looking for a hands-on integration engineer to design, build, test, and support enterprise integrations using Boomi. You ll work with business stakeholders and engineers to connect SaaS apps, on-prem systems, and data sources using APIs, event/file patterns, and integration best practices.

Key Responsibilities

• Build and maintain Boomi processes (API, event, batch, and file-based integrations).
• Design integrations end-to-end: requirements mapping error handling deployment monitoring.
• Develop and publish APIs (REST/SOAP) with appropriate security (OAuth2, basic auth, certificates, IP restrictions).
• Implement data transformations (JSON/XML/CSV), mapping, validation, enrichment, and canonical models.
• Set up and manage Boomi runtime/Atoms (Atom, Molecule, Atom Cloud) and environments.
• Configure connectors (CRM/ERP/databases/SFTP/HTTP) and manage credentials securely.
• Establish exception handling, retries, dead-letter patterns, alerting, and operational runbooks.
• Support testing (unit/integration/UAT), performance checks, and test data setup.
• Diagnose production issues, perform root-cause analysis, and deliver fixes with minimal downtime.
• Maintain documentation (interface specs, mappings, diagrams, deployment notes, dashboards).
• Collaborate with security/compliance on data protection, audit trails, and access controls.

Required Skills & Experience

• 4+ years delivering integrations on Boomi (or equivalent iPaaS with strong Boomi hands-on capability).
• Strong knowledge of integration patterns: synchronous vs async, pub/sub, idempotency, batching, pagination.
• API fundamentals: REST, SOAP, OpenAPI basics, webhooks, status codes, versioning.
• Data formats & transformation: JSON, XML, CSV; mapping and validation; basic XSLT helpful.
• Operational discipline: logging, monitoring, alerting, incident response.
• Environment & release practices: dev/test/prod separation, change control, rollback.
• Strong troubleshooting skills (HTTP traces, connector errors, payload inspection).
• Good communication and ability to translate business requirements into integration design.

Desirable / Nice to Have

• Boomi certifications (Developer/Professional/Architect).
• ERP/CRM integration experience (e.g., Salesforce, NetSuite).
• Messaging/event platforms (Azure Service Bus, Kafka, MQ).
• CI/CD exposure (Git, pipelines) and automated testing for integrations.
• Cloud fundamentals (networking, secrets management, certificates).
• Familiarity with GDPR/PII handling and audit logging.

Deliverables

• Reliable integrations with agreed SLAs and monitoring.
• Clear documentation and operational guides.
• Stable deployments with minimal defects and quick incident recovery.

If you don’t match all of the requirements on the brief, please do still apply. All CVs will be reviewed and all candidates carefully considered. We understand that nobody can have experience in everything, and that some things cand be learned on the job.

The rate is dependant on experience and can be discussed openly on a screening call. A two-stage interview process will follow, and the successful applicant will start as soon as possible.

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Data Migration Lead
Contract: 12 Month Contract / Outside IR35
Rate: Competitive day rates
Location: UK - REMOTE

We are hiring for a major financial services transformation programme, seeking an experienced Data Migration Lead to take ownership of end to end data migration delivery across complex enterprise systems.

This is a senior, hands on contract role with responsibility for strategy, governance, and execution of large scale data migrations.
Responsibilities
• Lead the full data migration lifecycle including discovery, design, data mapping, rehearsals, cutover, and post migration support
• Own delivery of the Data Migration workstream across multiple projects and dependencies
• Manage data migration planning, execution, and governance including risks, issues, actions, assumptions, and dependencies
• Oversee data pipelines, reporting, data validation, reconciliation, and cutover sign off
• Act as the primary point of contact for all data migration activities
• Coordinate technical teams, SMEs, and senior stakeholders
• Ensure high quality, on time delivery aligned to programme objectives
Skills and Experience
• Proven experience as a Data Migration Lead or Data Migration Manager
• Strong hands on expertise in data migration, data mapping, transformation, and validation
• Extensive experience delivering migrations within banking or financial services
• Strong knowledge of data migration tools, methodologies, and best practices
• Experience with data governance, data quality frameworks, and reporting
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
• Exposure to cloud hosted data platforms is desirable

Why Apply
• Outside IR35 day rate contract
• Predominantly remote working
• Long term programme with immediate start
• High impact leadership role within financial services

Apply using the links provided for consideration. Ideally this will suit candidates available to start a position within the next 6 weeks.

SOC Analyst / SecOps Consultant - Remote with occasional trip to Farnborough

Must have an Active DV Clearance

An opportunity is available for an experienced SOC Analyst / SecOps Consultant to support and enhance Security Operations Centre capability within a highly secure environment. This role focuses on hands on SecOps delivery with a strong emphasis on Elastic Stack ownership, continuous improvement, and collaboration across multiple SOC functions.

About the Role - SOC Analyst / SecOps Consultant

• As a SOC Analyst / SecOps Consultant, you will deliver day to day SOC and SecOps operations in support of live security services.
• You will take ownership of administering and managing the Elastic Stack, including agent deployment and data onboarding.
• You will tune detection rules, build and maintain dashboards, and improve alert fidelity across the SOC.
• You will work closely with internal SOC teams, external SOCs, and end customers to support incident response and service improvement.
• You will maintain high quality SOC documentation and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives across processes and tooling.

Key Skills - SOC Analyst / SecOps Consultant

• Proven experience working in SOC or SecOps environments.
• Strong hands on expertise with Elastic Stack (ELK), including data ingestion and rule tuning.
• Experience integrating and managing security data sources.
• Ability to collaborate effectively across multi SOC environments.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with a focus on clear documentation.

This role suits a delivery focused SOC Analyst / SecOps Consultant who enjoys deep technical ownership and driving measurable security improvements.

To apply, please send your CV by pressing the apply button

Contract: 6-8 months
Rate: 400- 500 per day (Inside IR35)
Delivery: Remote + 2-3 workshops in Lausanne, Switzerland (Fully expensed)
Language: English (French a bonus)

We are supporting a major UK IT provider looking for a Microsoft Security Architect, who is comfortable working remotely and happy to travel to Switzerland for 2-3 workshops.

Must-Have Certifications (at least 2):

• SC-100 (Cybersecurity Architect)
• SC-200 (Security Operations Analyst)
• SC-400 (Information Protection Administrator)
• AZ-500 (Azure Security Engineer)

Key Skills:

• Microsoft Defender Suite (Endpoint, Identity, Cloud Apps)
• Microsoft Sentinel (analytics rules, SOAR playbooks)
• Microsoft Purview DSPM (classification, labels, DLP)
• Zero Trust architecture

Nice-to-Have:

• AI governance / Responsible AI experience
• CISSP
• Academic or regulated sector background

Further information available upon application.

Please contact (url removed) or call (phone number removed) for more information.

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

Pontoon is an employment consultancy. We put expertise, energy, and enthusiasm into improving everyone’s chance of being part of the workplace. We respect and appreciate people of all ethnicities, generations, religious beliefs, sexual orientations, gender identities, and more. We do this by showcasing their talents, skills, and unique experience in an inclusive environment that helps them thrive.

Are you ready to take your IT skills to the next level? Our client, a leading player in the utilities sector, is on the lookout for a dynamic 3rd Line Support Engineer to join their team for a temporary contract of 6 months. If you’re passionate about technology and eager to solve complex technical challenges, this is the opportunity for you!

Role: 3rd Line Support Engineer

Duration: 6 Months (extension options)

Location: Plymouth (Fully Remote)

Rate: 500 per day (umbrella)

Key Responsibilities:

As a 3rd Line Support Engineer, you will:

• Collaborate closely with the User Operations team, Service Desk, and Field User team to resolve escalated and complex technical issues.
• Assist in large-scale projects that significantly impact both customers and staff.
• Work hand-in-hand with IT and Business departments to ensure that products and applications are fit for purpose.
• Maintain clear and accurate documentation of systems and related business procedures.
• Design training materials and deliver training to customers and staff, promoting best practices for technical products and applications.
• Ensure compliance with Health and Safety requirements, including fire and emergency precautions.

What You’ll Bring:

We’re looking for candidates who have:

• Experience configuring Web Proxy and Web Filtering systems (Netskope experience is a plus!).
• Proficiency in troubleshooting Web Proxy policies with relevant debugging tools.
• A track record of contributing to 3rd line service requests and incident resolution.

Desirable Skills:

While not essential, the following experience will give you an edge:

• Proven ability to tackle difficult technical problems in a professional office environment.
• Familiarity with endpoint management technologies such as SCCM, Intune, Autopilot, and MDT.
• Extensive knowledge of Windows 10 and Windows 11 operating systems.
• Experience with virtualization technologies like VMware and Hyper-V.
• Understanding of networking fundamentals (TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, LAN/VLAN/WAN).
• Programming skills in PowerShell, Batch, or VBScript.

Why Join Us?

• Be part of an enthusiastic team that values collaboration and innovation.
• Work in a fast-paced environment where your contributions make a real difference.
• Gain valuable experience in the utilities sector while enhancing your technical skills.

Ideal Candidate Attributes:

• Excellent problem-solving and research skills.
• Strong interpersonal and communication abilities.
• Highly organized with the capability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Comfortable working under pressure and meeting strict deadlines.

If you’re excited about the prospect of enhancing your career in IT with our client, we want to hear from you! Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity to join a vibrant team and make an impact in the utilities industry.

Apply Now!

Candidates will ideally show evidence of the above in their CV to be considered.

Please be advised if you haven’t heard from us within 48 hours then unfortunately your application has not been successful on this occasion, we may however keep your details on file for any suitable future vacancies and contact you accordingly.

We use generative AI tools to support our candidate screening process. This helps us ensure a fair, consistent, and efficient experience for all applicants. Rest assured, all final decisions are made by our hiring team, and your application will be reviewed with care and attention.