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

Milton Keynes (Hybrid 3 days PW)

£550 - £600pd DOE (Inside IR35)

6 month initial contract

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

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

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

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

Experience Required:

Extensive experience with Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops

Design, build, upgrade and support of Citrix environments

Performance tuning and troubleshooting in high-availability environments

Integration with Active Directory and secure access solutions

Understanding of user experience optimisation in virtual desktop platforms

Experience operating Citrix in secure or government environments (desirable)

Citrix Certified Associate - Virtualization (CCA-V)

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

Citrix Certified Professional - Virtualization (CCP-V)

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

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

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

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

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

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

SAP Business One Consultant
VIQU IT Recruitment
London
Fully remote
Mid - Senior
£400/day - £600/day
RECENTLY POSTED

SAP Business One Consultant - Outside IR35 Remote

We are seeking an experienced SAP Business One Consultant to lead and own the end-to-end implementation of SAP Business One for a growing organisation. The customer is planning to migrate SAP Business One and associated data from their current third-party host into their own Microsoft Azure environment, bringing the solution fully in-house.

The SAP Business One Consultant requires a hands-on, technical consultant who is comfortable taking full ownership of the implementation, working closely with stakeholders, and ensuring the solution is delivered to meet business needs.

SAP Business One Consultant’s Responsibilities

  • Own and deliver the full SAP Business One implementation lifecycle, from design through to go-live and post-implementation support
  • Act as the technical lead for SAP Business One, including configuration, customisation, and integration
  • Work closely with business stakeholders to gather requirements and translate them into effective SAP B1 solutions
  • Ensure best practice implementation aligned with business processes
  • Provide technical guidance, troubleshooting, and knowledge transfer to internal teams
  • Support deployment within an Azure Cloud environment
  • Integrate and manage identity and access considerations using Microsoft Entra ID

SAP Business One Consultant’s Required Skills & Experience

  • Proven experience delivering SAP Business One implementations end-to-end
  • Strong technical expertise in SAP Business One configuration and customisation
  • Ability to work autonomously and take full ownership of project delivery
  • Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
  • Experience working in Azure Cloud environments (highly desirable)
  • Working knowledge of Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD) and identity management (highly desirable)

If you are interested in the SAP Business One Consultant role, apply now to speak with VIQU IT in confidence. Or reach out to Phoebe Thompson via the VIQU IT website.

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3rd Line Infrastructure Engineer DV Cleared
Reed
London
In office
Mid - Senior
£650/day
RECENTLY POSTED

3rd Line Infrastructure Engineer (DV Cleared)

  • Location: London, on-site
  • Clearance: DV Cleared (active)
  • Rate: £650 per day (inside IR35)
  • Start Date: ASAP - 6 months minimum

We are seeking a DV Cleared 3rd Line Infrastructure Engineer to join our team in London. This role involves working closely with our 3rd Line and Engineering teams to support a high-profile user community. The successful candidate will receive training on legacy infrastructure and will play a key role in maintaining and enhancing our system capabilities.

Day-to-day of the role:

  • Assist in the management and support of Microsoft Windows Server environments from 2003 to 2022.
  • Handle Active Directory configurations and Group Policy management.
  • Manage DNS, WINS, and DHCP services along with PKI Services.
  • Oversee SMTP Proxy Servicing and firewall management and controls.
  • Support DFS, HA, Clustering, SOFS, and various virtualisation technologies including RDS, VMWare, vCenter, ESXI, vMotion, HyperV, and VMM Terminal Services.
  • Work with MS Cloud services including Exchange, Storage, and Shares App serviced.
  • Deploy and manage Citrix environments incorporating PVSMCS and APP-v with Citrix StoreFront.
  • Utilise PowerShell scripting for automation and configuration, and manage MBAM/BitLocker/VPN.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

  • Proficient with Microsoft Windows Server .
  • Mandatory: Storage (NASSAN or Dell as well as Netapp); Red Hat; PKI and HSM knowledge.
  • Strong experience in Active Directory and Group Policy.
  • Skilled in DNS, WINS, DHCP, PKI Services, SMTP Proxy Servicing, and firewall management.
  • Experience with DFS, HA, Clustering, SOFS, RDS, VMWare, vCenter, ESXI, vMotion, HyperV, VMM Terminal Services.
  • Familiarity with MS Cloud services, Citrix deployments, and APP-v.
  • Proficient in PowerShell scripting, MBAM/BitLocker/VPN.

Desirable Skills:

  • Experience with HyperV, Azure, and Google Cloud.
  • Desirable: Microsoft / Citrix / VMWare certifications and a wider understanding of client or midrange OSes, networking, and security.
  • Knowledge of server technologies like HP BladeSystem, cloud management technologies like HP Cloud Service Automation, and system configuration technologies like HP Server Automation.
  • Familiarity with security policy enforcement products like Symantec Datacentre Security.
  • Understanding of Virtualisation and Container technologies, and design of large, complex systems.
  • Client engagement skills and technical breadth and depth.
Level 2 Technician
Searchability
Essex
In office
Junior - Mid
£150/day - £151/day
RECENTLY POSTED
TECH-AGNOSTIC ROLE

NEW CONTRACT ROLE - LEVEL 2 TECHNICIAN ASAP START Onsite - Chelmsford 3-6 Month Contract Possible Extension

THE OPPORTUNITY

We’re looking for an experienced Level 2 Technician to support an onsite deskside support contract in Chelmsford.

This role is focused on end-user support, providing hands-on assistance with PCs, laptops, peripherals, and basic software issues. It’s ideal for a customer-focused technician who is confident working independently while delivering a high standard of onsite IT support.

THE ROLE

  • Provide deskside support for service requests involving PCs, laptops, phones, and peripheral devices
  • Diagnose and resolve hardware and basic software issues
  • Prepare, install, and configure end-user devices
  • Deliver professional, client-facing technical support with strong communication and customer service
  • Perform service tasks in line with defined procedures and standards
  • Support equipment disposal and decommissioning activities
  • Accurately document all work performed and update ticketing systems
  • Work independently while escalating issues where required
  • Provide feedback on technical processes to help drive service efficiency improvements

TECHNICAL SKILLS / REQUIREMENTS

  • Experience working in a Level 1 / Level 2 IT support or deskside support role
  • Strong working knowledge of:
    • PCs and laptops
    • Peripheral devices
    • Basic software troubleshooting
  • Confident supporting end users in a face-to-face, onsite environment
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills
  • Ability to work on issues of moderate complexity with minimal supervision
  • Comfortable following defined processes while exercising independent judgement
  • Typically 2-3 years’ experience in a similar IT support role
IT Support Engineer
Salt Search
Hampshire
Hybrid
Junior - Mid
£200/day
RECENTLY POSTED
TECH-AGNOSTIC ROLE

IT Support Engineer Required to join an IT company based in Hampshire this role is paying £200 per day (Inside IR35)

Basingstoke - Onsite/Hybrid 1-month rolling contract

We’re looking for an IT Support Engineer to join on a rolling contract basis, providing BAU support across users, devices, and core systems.

The role

  • Provide 1st/2nd line support via the service desk (remote and in person)
  • Manage and resolve tickets within SLA, escalating where needed
  • Build, configure, issue, and return IT equipment (laptops, PCs, printers, scanners)
  • Update and maintain Active Directory and M365 accounts
  • Support starter onboarding and leaver offboarding processes
  • Monitor backups and asset management tools
  • Liaise with 3rd parties for equipment repair and licensing

Skills needed

  • Strong end-user support background, with experience in ticketing systems
  • Good knowledge of Active Directory and Microsoft 365
  • Confident troubleshooting PC hardware and peripherals
  • Clear communicator at both technical and non-technical levels
  • Able to prioritise and work calmly under pressure

Rates depend on experience and client requirements

Vulnerability Engineer
Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited
Manchester
Hybrid
Mid - Senior
£600/day - £640/day
RECENTLY POSTED

Vulnerability Engineer - Nessus

Manchester - Hybrid

Contract - £600 - £640 per day

Our client is seeking an experienced Vulnerability Engineer who will join the security team of a major organisation, who understands Tenable and its various components. Whilst having experience with implementing the Tenable solution key, this job also requires full-time hands-on administration of the Tenable system as well as managing the vulnerability management aspect of the tool.

Primary Responsibilities:

  • Installing and Configuring Nessus, Nessus Manager, Nessus Agents, Log Correlation Engine, Nessus Network Monitor, and Security Centre on both Linux/Unix and Windows-based environments
  • Responsible for installing and configuring Nessus Agents
  • Integrating Tenable products with LDAP, Active Directory, and CyberArk.
  • Responsible for the creation of tenable Organisations, Repositories, and Scan Zones.
  • Responsible for local and LDAP-based user management.
  • Responsible for configuring Tenable plugins/feeds and adding audit files
  • Responsible for configuring Nessus Manager scan pulls to Security Centre.

Technical Skills & Competencies:

  • 5+ years of experience in the vulnerability management domain and experience of working with web Proxy Teams and working on vulnerability assessment operational issues
  • Experience in the design and implementation of enterprise-wide security controls to secure systems, applications, networks, or infrastructure services.
  • Hands-on experience with security tools and devices such as network firewalls, web proxies, intrusion prevention systems, vulnerability scanners, and penetration testing tools.
  • Demonstrated understanding of TCP/IP networking concepts and DNS.
  • 3+ years of related Identity Management tools engineering experience, including installing, configuring and troubleshooting experience with one or more of these tools:

Desirable:

  • Previous experience in the financial sector.
  • Working experience of Security tool sets, e.g. Firewall Assurance, Cloud Access Security Broker (CASB), Cloud Security Posture Management (CSPM)
  • Experience with ITIL processes
  • Working knowledge of ServiceNow and/or Remedy Ticket Management Systems.
  • Security+ Certification, MCSE, MCSA, CISSP, or better

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Asset Management Application Developer 6 Months £350 - £400 Outside IR35 Hybrid Bracknell
Opus Recruitment Solutions Ltd
Bracknell
Hybrid
Mid - Senior
£350/day - £400/day
RECENTLY POSTED

ITAM Technical Consultant/Developer 6 Months £350 - £400 Outside IR35 Hybrid BracknellWe’re recruiting for an ITAM Technical Consultant/Asset Management Application Developer to join our client on a contract basis. This 6 to 9 month contract is determined as Outside IR35 and requires 3 days per week of onsite work in Bracknell initially (As the contract progresses, this can be reduced to fully remote).The successful candidate will require previous experience in customising or developing enterprise Asset Management software, with a track record of modifying data models, workflows, and system logic. They should be confident enhancing functionality using SQL and Visual Basic, ensuring tailored, reliable solutions within complex ITAM environments.

  • Experienced customising HP Asset Manager or similar enterprise IT asset management platforms.
  • Proficient in Visual Basic scripting for AM automation and workflow customisation.
  • Strong SQL capability for HP Asset Manager queries, reporting, and data optimisation.
  • Skilled tailoring AM data models, screens, workflows and business logic effectively.
  • Familiar with REST or ETL integrations involving Asset Manager and external systems.
  • Understands asset lifecycles, approvals, compliance, and governance within AM environments.
  • Delivers stable, upgrade-safe HP Asset Manager customisations aligned with best practices.

If this ITAM Technical Consultant/Asset Management Application Developer role sounds like a good fit for you and you’d like to know more, please apply with your most up to date CV.ITAM Technical Consultant/Developer 6 Months £350 - £400 Outside IR35 Hybrid Bracknell

Security Engineer - SIEM, KQL
Harvey Nash
London
Hybrid
Mid - Senior
£350/day - £400/day
RECENTLY POSTED

Security Engineer - SIEM, KQL- sought by investment bank based in London.

Inside IR35 - 3 days a week on-site Key Responsibilities

  • SIEM Management & Optimization:

  • Design, implement, and maintain Microsoft Sentinel workspaces, connectors, analytics rules, and playbooks

  • Develop advanced KQL queries for threat hunting and reporting

  • Optimize SIEM performance, cost, and data retention policies

  • Troubleshoot log ingestion and parsing issues

  • Log Source Integration:

  • Onboard and configure critical log sources (AD, firewalls, servers, cloud infrastructure)

  • Manage event collection and forwarding infrastructure

  • Implement data filtering and custom log parsing

  • Threat Detection & Use Case Development:

  • Develop and refine detection rules based on threat intelligence and attack patterns

  • Continuously improve detection efficacy and reduce false positives

  • Security Monitoring & Incident Response:

  • Monitor systems for anomalies and malicious activity

  • Contribute to threat hunting and incident response playbooks

  • Provide expert guidance on securing applications and infrastructure

  • Security Advisory & Innovation:

  • Support PoCs for new security tools

  • Help define and measure control effectiveness

  • Required Skills & Experience

    • Certifications: AZ-500, SC-200, SC-900, CompTIA Security+, CISSP, GCIA, GCIH, GCFA, CCSP
    • Experience with SOAR playbooks, YARA rules, STIX, and YAML
    • Participation in red/purple team exercises.
    • Please apply within for further details - Alex ReederHarvey Nash
    • 3+ years in a Security Engineer, SOC Analyst, or similar role
    • Hands-on experience with Microsoft Sentinel and KQL
    • Strong knowledge of Active Directory, Windows/Linux systems, and cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, GCP)
    • Proficiency in scripting (PowerShell, Python)
    • Familiarity with security frameworks (MITRE ATT&CK, NIST, Kill Chain)
    • Experience with EDR, DLP, Proxy, and SEG toolsDesirable Qualifications
  • Certifications: AZ-500, SC-200, SC-900, CompTIA Security+, CISSP, GCIA, GCIH, GCFA, CCSP

  • Experience with SOAR playbooks, YARA rules, STIX, and YAML

  • Participation in red/purple team exercises.

  • Please apply within for further details - Alex ReederHarvey Nash

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Solution Architect Specialist - Huawei OSS
Experis IT
Bristol
Hybrid
Mid - Senior
£450/day - £500/day
RECENTLY POSTED
TECH-AGNOSTIC ROLE

Solution architect specialist - Huawei OSS

Bristol- Hybrid

12 months

UMBRELLA Only

Huawei OSS design role

  • Huawei MAE provides element management for the remaining Huawei radio base stations in the EE network.
  • While this network is being replaced as required under government mandate, ensuring high performance and availability while the vendor swap process continues is essential to support subscribers
  • Ensuring the MAE continues to run optimally and provide the necessary performance and alarm data to northbound systems to support operational teams is key to maintaining this network quality
  • This role will be working in the NEMS team with other designers to maintain this continuity of service, analyse and resolve any faults or issues with both the platform itself and associated data feeds

Key Skills:

  • In depth understanding of the Huawei MAE platform, relevant protocols and interfaces into the wider EE network
  • Understanding of the EE OSS and wider RAN architecture and relevant interdependence’s
  • OSS Fault analysis and remediation
  • Broader OSS design experience is highly desirable
  • Experience with security agents such as Qualys and Crowdstrike where these sit alongside OSS platforms.

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

Systems Engineer
Adecco
Edinburgh
Hybrid
Mid - Senior
£500/day - £600/day
RECENTLY POSTED

Location: Edinburgh (2 days onsite pw is required)
Contract
Contract Length: 6 months
Daily Rate: Up to £600 (inside IR35 via umbrella)

Are you a talented Systems Engineer looking for your next challenge? Our client is seeking a skilled professional to join their dynamic team on a contract basis. This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to a range of exciting projects while enjoying the flexibility of hybrid working.

Key Responsibilities:

Manage and maintain network systems, ensuring efficient routing, DHCP, and DNS functionality.
Set up and administer Active Directory, including site design, Group Policy, security protocols, and certificate services.
Oversee Windows Server (2022) administration, ensuring optimal performance and security.
Develop and execute PowerShell scripts to automate tasks and improve system efficiency.
Work within the Amazon AWS Cloud environment, utilising EC2, security groups, EFS, SBS, S3, and load balancers to enhance cloud capabilities.
Provide mentorship and guidance to junior team members, sharing knowledge to foster a collaborative learning environment.
Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues, employing strong problem-solving skills.
Communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders, ensuring clarity in all verbal and written communications.

Qualifications:

Strong self-motivation and time management skills, with the ability to work independently without close supervision.
Proven experience in network management and Active Directory administration.
Familiarity with Windows Server 2022 and PowerShell Scripting is essential.
Experience with Amazon AWS Cloud services is a must.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to convey technical concepts clearly.
Ideally, candidates should be based in or around Central Scotland.

Nice-to-Have:

Experience with RHEL administration would be a plus.

If you’re a proactive Systems Engineer ready to take on a new challenge, we want to hear from you! Apply today to join an organisation that values expertise, innovation, and professional growth.

How to Apply:

Please submit your CV and a brief cover letter outlining your relevant experience and why you would be a great fit for this role. We look forward to your application!

Join us in making a difference in the tech landscape. Your next career step awaits!

Adecco is a disability-confident employer. It is important to us that we run an inclusive and accessible recruitment process to support candidates of all backgrounds and all abilities to apply. Adecco is committed to building a supportive environment for you to explore the next steps in your career. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you.

Security Architect
Summer Browning Associates
Glasgow
Hybrid
Mid - Senior
Private salary
RECENTLY POSTED

Summer-Browning Associates is currently supporting our central government client, who is seeking a Security Architect for an initial twelve-month assignment with the option to extend.

Location: Hybrid working - East Kilbride

About the role: You will be responsible for leading the security design of a modern and innovative IT platform.

The ideal candidate will hold Active SC clearance and have a strong background in delivery Security Architecture support, with the following skills and experience:

  • Experience in technical and security architecture and design within a secure environment.
  • Experience operating within a security architecture function.
  • Knowledge of a broad range of industry-standard technologies, both proprietary and open source, across a diverse range of Microsoft and Linux-based deployments.
  • Knowledge of software and infrastructure design considerations and be comfortable working with engineers to understand and guide the datacentre environment.
  • Experience architecting and securing solutions within highly sensitive and classified environments.
  • Knowledge of operating in cloud environments eg AWS, Azure, GCP etc (Desirable)
  • Experience of establishing security standards, patterns, reference architectures, and assurance frameworks that enable secure-by-design outcomes across multiple services (Desirable)
Odoo Developer
Teksystems
Manchester
Fully remote
Mid - Senior
Private salary
RECENTLY POSTED

Odoo contractor Full time remote engagement. The focus will be on migration support (data lifting/shifting, planning, testing) and API development, so strong Odoo + Python experience is key.

Start: ASAP

Focus: Odoo migration + API development

Soft Skills: Strong English communication

Key Responsibilities:

  • Support Odoo data migration (lift/shift, planning, testing).
  • Build and maintain APIs + integrate Odoo with third-party systems.
  • Create automation scripts and workflow integrations.
  • Ensure data accuracy, run testing cycles, and troubleshoot issues.
  • Collaborate with teams and provide regular updates/documentation.

Technical Skills:

  • Strong Odoo (v13-17) + Python experience
  • PostgreSQL, Linux, ETL/data manipulation

Job Title: Odoo Developer

Location: Manchester, UK

Job Type: Contract

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Huawei OSS Design Specialist - Bristol, UK
Randstad Technologies
Bristol
Hybrid
Mid - Senior
£400/day - £500/day
RECENTLY POSTED
TECH-AGNOSTIC ROLE

Role: Huawei OSS Design SpecialistType: Contract (12 Months)
Location: Bristol, UK
Working Model: Hybrid

Payrate: 400 - 500 GBP/day on Inside IR35 on Umbrella

We are urgently seeking an OSS Design Specialist to join the NEMS team in Bristol. In this critical role, you will ensure the peak performance and service continuity of Huawei radio base stations on the EE network during a major, government-mandated vendor swap.

What we need from you:

  • Huawei Expertise: Deep, hands-on knowledge of the Huawei MAE platform (or U2020) and relevant network protocols.
  • Architecture & Faults: Strong understanding of RAN architecture, EE OSS interdependencies, and a proven track record in OSS fault analysis and remediation.
  • Security Tools: Experience working alongside security agents like Qualys and CrowdStrike within OSS platforms.

This is an urgent vacancy with a deadline where the hiring manager is shortlisting for an interview immediately. Please apply with a copy of your CV

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

Wifi Network Designer
LA International Computer Consultants Ltd
Ipswich
Hybrid
Mid - Senior
£550/day
RECENTLY POSTED
TECH-AGNOSTIC ROLE

*3 Days onsite in Ipswich*

We need an experienced network designer to maintain our existing core network, design new solutions to customer requirements and play a part in our maintaining our networks in peak condition so they deliver world beating levels of resilience and fantastic customer experiences.

The team you will be joining uses a DevOps model to build and support a range of technologies including: IPSec over mobile or broadband, Wifi access points, hardened customer Routers, routing, switching, load balancing and Firewalls, because we support the platform all the way through from initial concept to deploying the solution. You will be a self-starter and have the chance to work closely with the product team to take developments through to operation.

The work is varied and could include:

  • Developing, building and maintaining network solutions.
  • Migrating network designs from older hardware to newer technologies.
  • Supporting and testing customer networks in challenging environments.
  • Deploying upgrades or fixes to make sure our networks remain secure.
  • Working closely with other people in the team to maintain service availability, monitoring and potentially fixing any in-life operational issues.
  • Planning and undertaking deployment of changes to our platforms. On occasion, this will require some overnight working alongside the test teams.

LA International is a HMG approved ICT Recruitment and Project Solutions Consultancy, operating globally from the largest single site in the UK as an IT Consultancy or as an Employment Business & Agency depending upon the precise nature of the work, for security cleared jobs or non-clearance vacancies, LA International welcome applications from all sections of the community and from people with diverse experience and backgrounds.

Award Winning LA International, winner of the Recruiter Awards for Excellence, Best IT Recruitment Company, Best Public Sector Recruitment Company and overall Gold Award winner, has now secured the most prestigious business award that any business can receive, The Queens Award for Enterprise: International Trade, for the second consecutive period.

Huawei OSS Architect
LA International Computer Consultants Ltd
Bristol
Hybrid
Mid - Senior
£490/day - £500/day
RECENTLY POSTED
TECH-AGNOSTIC ROLE

Our client is looking for a Solutions Architect, specialising in Huawei OSS. The role is hybrid working out of their site in Bristol three days a week and two days remotely. This role is Inside IR35.

Key Skills:
o In depth understanding of the Huawei MAE platform, relevant protocols and interfaces into the wider EE network
o Understanding of the EE OSS and wider RAN architecture and relevant interdependencies
o OSS Fault analysis and remediation
o Broader OSS design experience is highly desirable
o Experience with security agents such as Qualys and Crowdstrike where these sit alongside OSS platforms

LA International is a HMG approved ICT Recruitment and Project Solutions Consultancy, operating globally from the largest single site in the UK as an IT Consultancy or as an Employment Business & Agency depending upon the precise nature of the work, for security cleared jobs or non-clearance vacancies, LA International welcome applications from all sections of the community and from people with diverse experience and backgrounds.

Award Winning LA International, winner of the Recruiter Awards for Excellence, Best IT Recruitment Company, Best Public Sector Recruitment Company and overall Gold Award winner, has now secured the most prestigious business award that any business can receive, The Queens Award for Enterprise: International Trade, for the second consecutive period.

Schools IT Engineer
Lucid Support Services Ltd
Yorkshire
In office
Junior - Mid
£170/day - £180/day
RECENTLY POSTED

Schools IT Engineer - 1 month Contract (Sick Leave Cover)
Location: Doncaster
Start: ASAP

We are seeking an experienced IT Engineer to provide short-term support within school environments in Doncaster. This role will focus on classroom setups, 1st and 2nd line support, and basic networking.

Key Duties:

  • Classroom IT equipment setup (PCs, laptops, interactive screens, printers)
  • 1st & 2nd line technical support for staff
  • Troubleshooting hardware, software, and network issues
  • Active Directory user support and Microsoft 365
  • Basic network support (Switches, Wi-Fi, cabling)

Requirements:

  • Previous IT support experience (school experience desirable)
  • Strong Windows 10/11 and M365 knowledge
  • Good networking fundamentals
  • Enhanced DBS
  • Immediate start required.

If you are available and interested in this opportunity, please apply for further information. Please note due to high volumes of applications we are unable to contact every application.

If you do not hear back from us within 7 days of sending your application, please assume that you have not been successful on this occasion.

At Lucid, we celebrate difference and value diverse perspectives, underpinned by our values ‘Honesty, Integrity and Pragmatism’. We are proud to provide equal opportunities in line with our Diversity and Inclusion policy and welcome applications from all suitably qualified or experienced people, regardless of personal characteristics.

If you have a disability or health condition and seek support throughout the recruitment process, please do not hesitate to contact us via the details below.

Senior VMware Engineer - VCF/NSX-T
Henderson Scott
Camelford
Hybrid
Senior
£35
RECENTLY POSTED

We are seeking a Senior VMware Engineer to support a large enterprise virtual infrastructure environment in the North West.

This role is focused on modern VMware platform engineering rather than 3rd line support. The successful contractor will work across VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF), NSX-T and enterprise vSphere environments, supporting infrastructure modernisation and optimisation initiatives.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Deploy and support VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF) environments
  • Configure and manage NSX-T (Edge nodes, T0/VRF, DFW, routing)
  • Administer and optimise vSphere/ESXi clusters
  • Support vSAN and storage integration
  • VM life cycle management (Linux & Windows)
  • Performance tuning and capacity planning
  • Advanced troubleshooting and root cause analysis
  • Work alongside infrastructure, security and networking teams

Required Experience:

  • Strong enterprise VMware engineering background (5+ years)
  • Hands-on VMware Cloud Foundation experience
  • Proven NSX-T implementation and configuration experience
  • vSphere/ESXi cluster design and support
  • Automation skills (PowerCLI, PowerShell, Ansible or similar)
  • Experience in large, complex environments

Environment:

Enterprise-scale, multi-tenant infrastructure supporting critical systems.

This is ideally 2 days onsite in the North West, with some flexibility depending on location.

If you are a hands-on VMware platform engineer with strong NSX-T experience and are available for a new contract, please apply with your CV.

SCADA OT Architect - Utilities - Outside IR35 - UK CNI
Tecknuovo Ltd
Wokingham
Remote or hybrid
Senior
£35
RECENTLY POSTED

Tecknuovo is a digital technology consultancy with a Deliberately Different approach. This means we focus on people, not technology. We move at pace and ensure Zero Dependency on us at the end of each project.

What you’ll be working towards

We are currently looking to engage with an experienced SCADA OT Architect for an immediate start with a large UK government adjacent utilities body. This is a large scale critical infrastructure project, starting with an initial 4 month contract with long term extensions expected.

About You:

  • Experience in power system SCADA/EMS/ADMS, IT/OT integration for power systems application for electrical utilities.
  • Experience in Energy or Utilities sector architecture.
  • Experience in or exposure to System Operators (eg, ESO, DNOs, TOs).
  • Knowledge of industry standard communication protocols such as IEC101, IEC 104, IEC870.5, ICCP/TASE.2.

SCADA OT Architect - Utilities - Outside IR35 - UK CNI

Your Journey

Passing the TeckBar

The Teckbar is a benchmark we set for our associates to make sure we consistently deploy best-in-class teams to work with our clients.

  1. Talent Screen: Our Talent Team will be in touch to talk Tecknuovo, the role & values
  2. Tech Screen: We’ll focus on real-life experience and deep dive into your technical background
  3. Offer: Job Done! Swag box incoming and your interactive onboarding journey starts now

During the process, we promise you’ll have:

  • An understanding of Tecknuovo’s mission and values
  • Feel that this is where you want to work or not
  • Clear on next steps and timescales for feedback
  • Left a positive impression with all interviewers

Our Values

Connection, Pace, Curiosity, Courage, Openness.

Our culture is innovative, fast-paced, inclusive, and fun. We work with a strong community of associates to build values-aligned teams of digital practitioners for our customers’ projects. Highly skilled and experts across technologies, they’re an integral part of who are.

Why Tecknuovo?

You’ll be joining a strong community of associates to build values-aligned teams of digital practitioners for our customers’ projects. Highly skilled and experts across technologies, you’ll be an integral part of who we are. We partner with the best people, so looking after them is important to us.

Here are some of the perks you’ll enjoy as an associate:

  • Tech-agnostic projects
  • Working with major UK organisations like HMRC, Virgin Media, British Council and Thames Water
  • Monthly Teck Talks focusing on the latest and greatest in tech
  • Flexible working
  • The chance to work from our fantastic Tecknuovo HQ whenever you want
  • IR35 compliant - we pay for QDOS, QDOS follow-ups and your background check

SCADA OT Architect - Utilities - Outside IR35 - UK CNI

WIFI Network Designer
Experis IT
Ipswich
In office
Mid - Senior
£500/day - £550/day
RECENTLY POSTED
TECH-AGNOSTIC ROLE

Wi-Fi Network Designer

Duration- 3 months +

Location - Ipswich

IR35 - Inside

Description:

  • This is an exciting opportunity to be part of the team that designs and builds the UK’s largest Public Wifi network as well as maintaining a highly resilient IoT network alongside it.
  • We need an experienced network designer to maintain our existing core network, design new solutions to customer requirements and play a part in our maintaining our networks in peak condition so they deliver world beating levels of resilience and fantastic customer experiences.
  • The team you will be joining uses a DevOps model to build and support a range of technologies including: IPSec over mobile or broadband, Wifi access points, hardened customer Routers, routing, switching, load balancing and Firewalls, because we support the platform all the way through from initial concept to deploying the solution. You will be a self-starter and have the chance to work closely with the product team to take developments through to operation.

The work is varied and could include:

  • Developing, building and maintaining network solutions.
  • Migrating network designs from older hardware to newer technologies.
  • Supporting and testing customer networks in challenging environments.
  • Deploying upgrades or fixes to make sure our networks remain secure.
  • Working closely with other people in the team to maintain service availability, monitoring and potentially fixing any in-life operational issues.
  • Planning and undertaking deployment of changes to our platforms. On occasion, this will require some overnight working alongside the test teams.

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

Communications Engineer
Hays Specialist Recruitment
South Glamorgan
In office
Mid - Senior
Private salary
RECENTLY POSTED
TECH-AGNOSTIC ROLE

Cardiff
On-site

12 Months Contract
Outside IR35

Your new company
A large organisation based in Wales.

Your new role
The Communication Engineer provides advanced technical expertise in the design, integration, operation, and support of telemetry-based communication technologies.

Responsibilities

  • Have a good working knowledge of both Legacy Dial-up and current IP-based communication technologies.
  • Be responsible for providing a level of technical support to the communications technologies in your area, both at an operational asset and data centre perspective.
  • Be responsible for ensuring that the implementation of all new and existing technologies meets the design requirements.
  • To be responsible for the underlying comms technologies and data centre infrastructure that underpin the monitoring and control of operational assets via Regional Telemetry.
  • Provide high-level technical expertise and specialist knowledge for all comms technologies and supporting infrastructure.
  • Ensure security updates and system patches are maintained for all communications solutions under your responsibility.
  • Provide reports on usage and availability for all comms solutions under your responsibility.

What you’ll need to succeed

  • Proven experience of actively supporting Dial-up and IP-based comms solutions.
  • Excellent attention to detail and analytical skills.
  • Sound grasp of network fundamentals.
  • Strong stakeholder management and communication skills and a proven track record of working with businesses.

What you’ll get in return

  • Competitive market rates outside IR35

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.

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Horizon Specialist
IO Associates
London
Hybrid
Senior
£550/day - £600/day
RECENTLY POSTED

Horizon Specialist - Inside IR35 - London (Hybrid)

We’re looking for an experienced Horizon Specialist to support the design, deployment, optimisation, and security hardening of a large-scale VMware Horizon environment within a secure enterprise setting.

Role Details:

Contract length: 6 months (rolling)
Daily rate: £550-£600 per day
IR35 status: Inside IR35
Location: Hybrid - London
Start date: ASAP
Clearance: SC Cleared required (DV eligible)

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead architecture across Horizon Pods and Cloud Pod Architecture
  • Design and deploy UAG, App Volumes, DEM, HA/DR, and multi-site solutions
  • Produce HLDs and LLDs
  • Optimise Horizon performance (Blast/PCoIP) and support upgrades
  • Implement security hardening across Horizon, UAG, MFA, RBAC, and certificates
  • Automate Horizon tasks using PowerShell and PowerCLI
  • Produce runbooks and support BAU knowledge transfer

Skills & Experience:

  • Strong VMware Horizon enterprise experience
  • Expertise in Pods, UAG, App Volumes, DEM, and golden image life cycle
  • PowerShell automation skills
  • Experience in high-security environments

Nice to Have:

  • Horizon REST APIs, vGPU/GRID, RDSH apps, Workspace ONE Access
  • VMware EUC certifications

This is a great opportunity to support a secure, large-scale Horizon platform within a high-profile environment.

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