We are looking for a Functional Consultant/Developer to support and enhance an integration between Medius (AP automation) and Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance & Operations (F&O) via an existing plugin/connector.

This role will focus on integration support, troubleshooting, configuration, and small enhancements to ensure the AP invoice process runs smoothly between both systems.

Responsibilities

• Support the Medius - D365 F&O integration
• Troubleshoot integration errors, invoice processing issues, and data mapping problems
• Work with Finance/AP teams to resolve functional issues
• Configure and enhance mappings, workflows, and posting logic where required
• Investigate logs and coordinate fixes across systems
• Support testing and deployment of integration updates

Requirements

• Strong experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance & Operations
• Experience supporting system integrations into/out of F&O
• Ability to work across functional finance processes and technical troubleshooting
• Experience with AP automation or invoice processing systems preferred
• Medius experience is a strong plus

*Rates depend on experience and client requirements

Job Title: Senior Generative AI Architect (Agentic AI & GCP) Location: Sheffield, UK (Hybrid - 2 Days Onsite/Week) Contract Duration: 6-9 Months Role Type: FTE or Contractor The Opportunity We are seeking a high-level AI Tech Lead / Architect to drive a major digital transformation for a Tier-1 Global Financial Institution. This is not a standard chatbot project. You will be responsible for architecting 'Agentic AI' solutions-designing autonomous multi-agent systems that can orchestrate complex workflows, communicate with one another, and integrate securely with enterprise banking systems. Key Responsibilities Agentic AI Architecture: Architect end-to-end GenAI solutions using Google Cloud Platform (GCP) , specifically leveraging Vertex AI APIs and the Agent Development Kit (ADK) . Multi-Agent Ecosystems: Design architectures that support Agent-to-Agent (A2A) communication, orchestration, and collaboration across diverse business functions. LLM Strategy & RAG: Define model selection, fine-tuning strategies, and build Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) pipelines to ensure contextual accuracy and reduced hallucinations. Context Engineering: Establish frameworks for memory retention using embedding stores, Vector Databases , and persistence strategies. Integration: Architect prompt management and function-calling layers to seamlessly integrate AI agents with backend APIs, microservices, and UI/UX layers. Governance & Compliance: Implement strict observability and governance frameworks to ensure all GenAI deployments meet enterprise data security and regulatory standards. Skills & Requirements Mandatory: Proven experience in Application Architecture Tech Stack: Deep expertise in Google Cloud Platform (GCP) , Vertex AI , and Gemini Models . AI Frameworks: Strong hands-on experience with LangChain , Vector Databases (Pinecone, Weaviate, etc.), and LLMOps tools. Domain: Experience delivering AI/GenAI use cases within Banking or highly regulated industries is a significant plu Why Apply? Work on the cutting edge of Agentic AI and Multi-agent orchestration . Lead the architectural strategy for a massive enterprise-scale deployment. Hybrid working model based in Sheffield. Randstad Technologies is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. TPBN1\_UKTJ

Role Title: Security Architect

Duration: contract to run until 30/09/2026

Location: London or Southampton hybrid working 3 days per week onsite

Rate: up to £503.24 p/d Umbrella inside IR35

Role purpose/summary

• Architecture & Design: Develop secure architectures and reference patterns across cloud, infrastructure, applications, and data platforms. Ensure alignment with business goals, risk appetite, and regulatory requirements.
• Solution Delivery: Provide architectural guidance during project life cycle (HLD/LLD), review designs, and ensure solutions meet security requirements.
• Risk & Threat Management: Conduct threat modelling, assess vulnerabilities, and ensure appropriate mitigating controls are designed and implemented.
• Governance & Standards: Define and maintain security policies, standards, and guardrails. Ensure adherence to architectural principles and regulatory obligations (eg, GDPR, FCA).
• Collaboration: Partner with engineering, cloud, network, IAM, and operational teams to embed secure by design principles and resolve architecture level issues.
• Security Tooling & Controls: Evaluate and guide the adoption of security technologies including IAM, encryption, network security, detection/response, and cloud-native controls.
• Incident Support: Provide architectural expertise during incidents, investigations, and post incident reviews.
• Continuous Improvement: Monitor emerging threats, technologies, and patterns to enhance the organisation’s security posture.

Required Skills & Experience:

• 5+ years in security architecture or security engineering roles.
• Strong understanding of security protocols, authentication/authorization models, encryption, identity management, and cloud security patterns.
• Experience producing high quality architecture documentation (HLD/LLD, patterns, data flows).
• Hands on understanding of cloud environments (Azure/AWS/GCP), networks, applications, and data protection.
• Familiarity with threat modelling, risk assessment, and regulatory compliance.
• Excellent communication skills, able to explain complex security topics to technical and non technical audiences.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Certifications such as CISSP, CISM, SABSA, AWS/Azure Security, or Cybersecurity Architect Expert.
• Experience in financial services or other regulated industries.
• Knowledge of DevSecOps, API security, and secure software delivery.

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!

+7 months+

+Hybrid working in Bristol onsite 20%

+SC cleared role

+£100 - £105 ph

+Inside IR35

We are looking for an SC Cleared Technical Architect to join a major programme delivering secure, mission-critical communications systems. This role is hybrid, with a mix of home working and time on site in Bristol collaborating with engineering teams and customers.

The Role

As Technical Architect, you will act as the technical authority for complex systems and services, leading the design of secure architectures and guiding engineering teams through key design decisions. A strong understanding of 3GPP technical standards is essential, as this role supports advanced communications and mission-critical technology environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as the technical authority across systems and services.
• Design and evolve secure, scalable architectures aligned to customer requirements and secure-by-design principles.
• Lead technical reviews, trade-off analysis, and risk assessments.
• Contribute to technology roadmaps and innovation initiatives.
• Mentor and support engineers and architects within the technical community.
• Represent the organisation at technical boards, customer meetings, and industry forums.
• Support solution design, bids, and proposals for new opportunities.

Essential Skills & Experience

• Active SC Clearance (or eligibility).
• Strong understanding of 3GPP technical standards - this is a key requirement for the role.
• Proven experience designing system and service architectures across infrastructure, networking, cloud, data, or applications.
• Knowledge of architecture frameworks such as TOGAF, MODAF, or NAF.
• Strong understanding of secure system design and cyber security principles.
• Experience delivering architecture within Agile or SAFe environments.

Servicenow Platform Designer with SC or DV Clearance is required by our government client based in London/Midlands

Working in an SC Security Cleared environment. Due to the urgency of the role, you will hold a current SC or DV (Developed Vetting) Clearance (or be eligible)

To start ASAP

Rate c £(Apply online only) pd (Umbrella)

Role:

You will provide strategic, technical, and design leadership for the ServiceNow platform, ensuring it is architected, configured, and governed in a scalable, secure, and sustainable way. The Platform Designer shapes the end to end platform design across CMDB, integrations, and core workflows, enabling major transformation activities and long term service evolution

Skills:
Deep expertise in ServiceNow platform design across ITSM, CMDB, Discovery, ITOM, and IntegrationHub.
Strong capability in CMDB architecture, CI class modelling, relationship design, and data governance.
Strong understanding of API/web service design (REST/SOAP), MID Server patterns, spokes, and automation workflows.
Experience designing Scoped Applications, secure configuration models, and platform-level controls.
Knowledge of ITIL v4, service design principles, and enterprise grade architecture patterns.
Understanding of discovery, service mapping, data ingestion and integration patterns.

Responsibilities

Define, maintain, and evolve the ServiceNow platform design, guardrails, and configuration standards.
Develop platform-wide design patterns covering CMDB, ITSM, ITOM, automation, and integration workflows.
Act as the design authority for all ServiceNow changes, ensuring solutions remain aligned to wider enterprise architecture.
Solution Design Assurance
Lead complex solution and workflow designs, ensuring usability, maintainability, and adherence to best practice.Review and validate development outputs, ensuring alignment to design principles and long-term sustainability.
Shape the platform s environment strategy, including version upgrades, performance optimisation, and health monitoring.
Platform Strategy Roadmap
Provide strategic input into licensing, roadmap planning, security posture, and the future evolution of the platform.
Work closely with the Product Owner, Technical Lead, and BA community to design upcoming releases and platform enhancements.
Data, Integrations Workflow OrchestrationDefine ServiceNow data design, CMDB modelling, and governance approaches.
Design integration patterns, data flows, and orchestration using IntegrationHub, APIs, and the MID Server.

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

Rate: 700 - 850 a day
Location: Preston, Lancashire
Duration: 12 months +
Clearance: UKSV Developed Vetting (DV)
Work Pattern: On-site / Preston

The Opportunity
We are working exclusively with a globally recognised prime defence contractor to identify experienced OT Architects for a critical, long-running programme based in Preston. This is a technically demanding role embedded within a complex, highly secure programme environment supporting some of the UK’s most sensitive national infrastructure.

You will operate at the intersection of Operational Technology, cybersecurity architecture, and systems engineering - shaping the OT landscape across a multi-platform, safety-critical programme. The work is genuinely consequential and the technical challenge significant.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Designing and owning end-to-end OT architecture across complex, multi-domain systems
• Developing reference architectures, patterns, and standards aligned to programme requirements
• Leading OT/IT boundary definition and network segmentation design (Purdue model / IEC 62443)
• Providing architectural assurance and technical governance across the programme
• Engaging with cross-functional engineering, security, and programme leadership teams
• Driving OT cyber security strategy and NCSC-aligned secure-by-design principles
• Supporting DRACAS, configuration management, and architecture change control processes
• Interfacing with MOD stakeholders and contributing to technical reviews and audits

What We’re Looking For

• Active, current Developed Vetting (DV) clearance
• Proven background in OT architecture within a defence, CNI, or regulated industrial environment
• Strong familiarity with IEC 62443, NIST SP 800-82, and/or equivalent OT security frameworks
• Experience with SCADA, ICS, PLC, or embedded/real-time systems architecture
• Solid understanding of OT/IT convergence, network segmentation, and secure system design
• Comfortable operating within formal systems engineering environments (e.g. MBSE, DODAF, NAF)
• Ability to communicate complex architectural concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences
• Experience in safety-critical or high-integrity systems is highly desirable

CROSS DOMAIN SME

RATE: 700 - 850 a day
LOCATION: Preston, Lancashire
DURATION: 12 Months +
SECTOR: Defence & CNI
CLEARANCE: Active DV Required

THE OPPORTUNITY
We are working exclusively with a globally recognised prime defence contractor to identify a subject matter expert in Cross Domain Solutions (CDS) for a complex, high-assurance programme based in Preston. This is a senior, technically demanding role at the heart of a programme operating across multiple security domains and classification levels.
You will provide deep technical expertise across the design, implementation, and assurance of cross domain transfer mechanisms - working closely with architects, security teams, and accreditors to ensure solutions meet the stringent requirements of a highly classified defence environment.

WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING

• Acting as the programme’s technical authority on all Cross Domain Solution matters
• Defining and owning CDS architecture, design patterns, and security controls
• Leading the evaluation, selection, and integration of accredited CDS products and technologies
• Working with security architects and accreditors to achieve and maintain system accreditation
• Providing SME input to risk assessments, HMG/MOD security reviews, and technical audits
• Developing and reviewing CDS-related security documentation (RMADS, SyOps, TRA)
• Advising on data guard design, content filtering, and information flow policy enforcement
• Liaising with NCSC, DSTL, and other government bodies as required by the programme
• Supporting transition and integration activity across classification boundaries

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR

• Active, current Developed Vetting (DV) clearance - non-negotiable
• Demonstrable SME-level expertise in Cross Domain Solutions within a UK defence or government environment
• Deep understanding of HMG information assurance policy, JSP 440, JSP 604, and SPF requirements
• Hands-on experience with accredited CDS products (e.g. Nexor, Owl, Forcepoint, or equivalent)
• Strong understanding of data guard architectures, content inspection, and policy enforcement engines
• Familiarity with MOD/DSTL accreditation and risk management processes (RMADS, ISO 27001)
• Experience producing and reviewing security case documentation for high-classification systems
• Ability to engage credibly with senior stakeholders, accreditors, and government technical authorities
• Prior experience on UK defence programmes at SECRET or above is highly desirable

Outside IR35
SC Clearance Required
6months+
Hybrid in Bath (2-3 days per week)
550- 585pd (Outside IR35)

Role Overview
We are seeking a Solution Architect to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for managing solution assurance and accreditation processes, ensuring the security and reliability of our networks and hosting platforms. You will engage with various projects and platform providers to understand their plans and impact on implementation. Your expertise in architectural modelling and design will be essential in maintaining our architecture models and guiding future developments.

Responsibilities

• Manage solution assurance and accreditation processes for security, networks, and hosting platforms during project testing and implementation phases.
• Oversee interactions with projects and platform providers to assess target platform availability and its implications on implementation plans.
• Maintain architecture models in Sparx EA and project documentation in SharePoint and Confluence (Atlassian).
• Provide architecture and design services to develop, document, and maintain the future logical and physical high-level design and roadmap for the solution space.
• Engage with senior stakeholders to ensure alignment and understanding of architectural goals.
• Collaborate with the architecture capability to enhance our practises and standards.

Experience

• Proven experience in enterprise or solution architecture.
• Proficiency in architectural modelling tools such as Archimate and Sparx EA.
• Experience with client healthcare environments or similar deployed/disconnected settings.
• Knowledge of solution design assurance, governance, and participation in sign-off processes.
• Familiarity with SAFe Agile methodologies.
• Ability to engage with technical teams effectively.
• Experience contributing to project planning and functional/technical product evaluations.
• Demonstrated expertise in deep high-level design (HLD), solution design document (SDD), and low-level design (LLD) technical design, particularly in legacy application modernisation projects.

Contract Role - Security Architect

Location: Hybrid - Wokingham or Warwick (1-2 days onsite per week)
Contract: 6 months (likely extension)
IR35: Inside IR35
Security Clearance: Active SC Clearance Required

Role Overview

Our client is seeking an experienced Security Architect to support a major internal programme responsible for delivering capabilities that underpin critical infrastructure operations.

This role will embed within an agile delivery programme while also contributing to the wider Security Architecture Community of Practice, working alongside enterprise and domain security architects to strengthen security architecture practices across the organisation.

The successful candidate will provide security architecture leadership for an internal application within the programme, ensuring security is Embedded throughout the development life cycle using secure-by-design and shift-left principles.

You will work closely with engineering, architecture, and delivery teams to ensure security risks are identified early, appropriate controls are designed, and systems are resilient against evolving threats.

Key Responsibilities

Programme Security Architecture

• Own the security architecture for an internal application supporting critical infrastructure programmes.
• Embed secure-by-design and shift-left practices within agile delivery teams.
• Work closely with engineers and product teams to ensure security is integrated into design and development activities.
• Provide architectural guidance across agile sprints and feature releases.

Security Risk & Threat Analysis

• Conduct threat modelling independently across application and platform designs.
• Perform risk assessments to identify vulnerabilities and architectural weaknesses.
• Design appropriate security controls, including identifying where compensating controls may be required.
• Provide security architecture input into release planning and technical decision making.

Security Architecture Governance

• Ensure solutions align with organisational security policies, regulatory obligations, and industry best practice.
• Maintain clear and accessible security architecture documentation.
• Support security-related incident response activities where architectural insight is required.

Community of Practice Contribution

• Contribute to the Security Architecture Community of Practice, supporting the maturity of the clients security architecture capability.
• Help identify capability gaps and support the development of consistent approaches across teams, including:

• Threat modelling frameworks
• Secure development life cycle practices
• Security architecture standards

• Provide ad-hoc security architecture support across other programmes where needed.

Essential Skills & Experience

• Active SC Clearance (recently lapsed clearance may be considered for exceptional candidates).
• Strong experience as an application or Software Security Architect.
• Demonstrable experience embedding security within agile development environments.
• Proven ability to conduct threat modelling independently.
• Strong experience in designing security controls (architectural level rather than hands-on implementation).
• Strong expertise in containerised services and container security.
• Experience working with DevSecOps practices and secure SDLC frameworks.
• Ability to communicate complex security concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Experience supporting systems operating within regulated or high-assurance environments.

Desirable Experience

• Experience within the energy, utilities, or similar highly regulated sectors.
• Experience supporting systems related to critical infrastructure operations.
• Familiarity with large-scale enterprise transformation programmes.

Working Model

This role follows a hybrid working model, with 1-2 days per week onsite in either:

• Wokingham
• Warwick

Attendance onsite may vary depending on team collaboration needs and programme milestones.

Interview Process

The recruitment process consists of two stages conducted via Microsoft Teams:

Stage 1 - Informal/Cultural Fit Interview
Discussion around experience, approach to security architecture, and team fit.

Stage 2 - Technical Competency Interview
Panel interview assessing practical capability in areas such as:

• Threat modelling
• Secure architecture design
• DevSecOps practices
• Security risk management

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.

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. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you.

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.

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AMEDIS Solution Architect

Duration: 6 months
Clearance: Active SC required
Hybrid/On-site requirements: Travel to Client site 2-3 days per week, near Bath

Key responsibilities:

• Manage solution assurance and accreditation processes for security, networks and hosting platforms, for project testing and implementation phases.
• Manage interactions with projects and platform providers to understand target platform availability and plans, and associated impact on implementation plans.
• Maintenance of architecture models in Sparx EA, along with associated project documentation in SharePoint and Confluence (Atlassian).
• Provide architecture and design services to design, document and maintain the future logical and physical high-level design and roadmap for the solution space.
• Engage with senior stakeholders.
• Engage with architecture capability.

Experience/Skills:

• Enterprise/Solution architecture
• Architectural Modelling (Archimate/Sparx EA)
• Client and/or healthcare or similar deployed/disconnected environments
• Solution design assurance, governance and sign-off participation
• SAFe Agile
• Technical team engagement
• Contribution to project planning
• Functional/Technical Product Evaluation.

None-essential experience:

• Defines and governs solution architecture
• Deep HLD/SDD/LLD technical design expertise demonstrated by long history of Legacy app modernisation projects.

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!

£500 - £600 per day | Outside IR35
Initial 6-month contract
Hybrid role - Manchester (1 day onsite per week)

IFS Finance Consultant - Outside IR35 - Manchester

TalentBank Technology is supporting a leading organisation within the healthcare sector to engage an experienced IFS Finance Consultant on an initial 6-month contract.

This role will support ongoing ERP transformation initiatives centred around IFS Cloud, with a focus on finance-led processes and cross-functional ERP integration. The successful consultant will play a key role in designing, configuring, and optimising IFS solutions while working closely with business stakeholders and third-party partners to ensure the platform continues to deliver operational value.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead functional design workshops to gather requirements and translate them into IFS finance solutions.
• Configure and optimise IFS Finance modules while supporting broader ERP processes across the business.
• Work closely with internal teams and the IFS AMS partner to ensure effective delivery and support.
• Provide functional troubleshooting, system support, and resolution of ERP-related issues.
• Identify opportunities to adopt new IFS Cloud functionality and product updates.

Required Experience

• Proven experience working as an IFS Functional Consultant, ideally across multiple implementations or upgrades.
• Strong knowledge of IFS Finance modules and ERP finance processes.
• Hands-on experience with configuration, testing, and functional support.
• Exposure to IFS Cloud environments or version upgrades.
• Strong stakeholder engagement skills and experience working with ERP delivery partners.

To discuss this exciting opportunity in more detail, please APPLY NOW for a no obligation chat with your TalentBank Technology Consultant. Additionally, you can contact Matt Hudson by exploring the TalentBank Technology website.

We are seeking an experienced Siebel Infrastructure Consultant. This role require strong Siebel 23+ product knowledge, with hands-on experience in installation, infrastructure configuration, and cloud environments. The role involves Siebel builds using the Modular Deployment Engine (MDE), enterprise configuration, and infrastructure administration. Candidates must have experience with Siebel WebSSO and reverse Proxy environments and be comfortable working within Linux and Intel-based architectures. Strong Linux system administration skills are essential, including Shell Scripting, management of file systems, permissions, local Firewall configuration, Kernel tuning, SSH and X-Windows configuration, and debugging with tools such as strace. The consultant must also have Python Scripting skills and experience configuring and troubleshooting Apache Tomcat, which is widely used within Siebel architecture. The ability to interpret Java traces to isolate issues or support escalation via Oracle MOS is important. Experience with TLS certificates, encryption, and mutual authentication is required. Knowledge of Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) services is needed, including Compute instances, File Storage Service, network configuration (NSGs), Object Storage, and Vault. Candidates should also understand how Siebel utilises Oracle Database and the configuration required to support Siebel environments, along with the ability to produce clear technical documentation covering implementation and operational procedures. MUST HAVE AN ACTIVE SC CLEARANCE

Contract T24 Software Developer

Location: London/Hybrid

£350 per day inside

MUST be Security Cleared

• At least 3+ years’ experience in TPH configuration and overall experience of at least 6+ years in T24. Exposure to recent T24 transact releases (R21 and above, TAFC highly preferred).
• Desirable to have a deep understanding and experience with the TPH modules, clearing framework, Inward/Outward framework and payment interfaces like SWIFT, RTGS.
• Hands on experience to be able to analyse and troubleshoot with infrastructure components like IBM MQ, Integration framework, TOCFEE, TAFC, JBOSS etc,
• Participate in the Interface mapping (including channels) discussions and assist in completing field mappings required for IRD/IDD preparation
• Prepare FSD/ISD documents/develop user stories for the L3 customizations; Conduct joint review sessions with the Bank Group SMEs and follow up till Sign-off.
• Engage with products Team for elaboration of requirements and ensure faster turnaround of defect fixes
• Responsible for gathering requirements and preparing the T24 mapping document for the development point of view.
• Should have exposure on UAT support; communicate effectively and work collaboratively with internal units within project team
• Knowledgeable in SWIFT and CHAPS payments flows and messages (PACS.004, PACS.008, PACS.009, PACS.010) Or Equivalent MT message types

• Outgoing and Redirect
• Incoming

• Expert knowledge on MT advices and statements (MT9*) equivalent MX advices and statements (CAMT.05*)
• T24 knowledge
• FX.LIM.ORDER
• DELIVERY
• RD Module
• Clearing Directory
• Strong knowledge in TPH
• Parameterisation
• Product definition
• Client conditions
• Bank conditions
• Routing and Settlement: LORO NOSTRO/SSI
• Clearing
• Payment processing
• Order Entry application
• Able to understand Bank requirements and discuss the possible solutions to cover the requirements
• Able to support/provide solutions for the Technical Team for the issues reported
• Able to review and understand the existing L3 developments and COB processing
• Candidate should have SC clearance and valid for next 1 year
• Prior experience of annual SWIFT standards development, delivery and post GoLive support

Key Responsibilities

• Configuring, testing and integrating Sprint backlog items
• Clearly documenting deliverables in the knowledge management tools like Confluence/sharepoint
• Ensuring every deliverable successfully meeting Definition Of Done
• Actively participating in scrum ceremonies
• Regularly updating Jira and adhering to release governance and updating team maintained component trackers

Desirable Criteria

• Prior experience of working in Agile methodology, Scrum framework
• Basic knowledge about SWIFT alliance gateway, IBM MQ and SAP or minimum experience of working with similar interfaces
• Ability to work in cross functional environment (Product vendors, service providers, bank SMEs, system testers and other interface developers as required)
• Maintaining non live environments (running COBs if required, solving memory related issues, resolving any issues in UAT environments, code base conflicts etc)

Location: Worthing 2 days p/w
Clearance: BPSS/SC Clearable
£483/day Inside IR-35 for 6 months

Overview

We are looking for an SAP PSCD Management Consultant to support enhancements and project delivery within one of the largest SAP Tax & Revenue Management landscapes in the world. You will work across the full life cycle: refining requirements, designing solutions, configuring SAP, supporting build and test activities, and ensuring successful implementation into live service.

Role Responsibilities

. Deliver end-to-end SAP solutions for both new projects and enhancements
. Lead or participate in client workshops to clarify requirements and propose SAP-aligned designs
. Produce design documentation including blueprints and functional specifications
. Configure SAP PSCD/FI-CA and TRM components to meet business needs
. Support developers during build, providing clarifications and completing initial functional testing
. Guide testers to ensure appropriate test coverage and understanding of the solution
. Ensure smooth deployment into live systems and complete thorough handover to support teams
. Contribute to a growing SAP Delivery Centre focused on high-quality public-sector SAP solutions

Required Skills & Experience

. Strong SAP PSCD (FI-CA) experience - public sector preferred
. Industry FI-CA experience (utilities, telecoms, insurance or BRIM/Hybris Billing) also considered
. Experience with SAP TRM (Tax & Revenue Management) is highly desirable
. At least one full life cycle FI-CA implementation and robust system support background
. Experience delivering or supporting SAP solutions in the public sector
. Strong consulting skills, stakeholder engagement and client-facing communication
. Understanding of UK statutory accounting, reporting, management accounting, and SAP integration points
. Experience in incident/problem resolution, testing support, and documentation
. Accountancy qualifications are an advantage

Reasonable Adjustments:

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

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

CROSS DOMAIN SME

RATE: £700 - £850 a day
LOCATION: Preston, Lancashire
DURATION: 12 Months +
SECTOR: Defence & CNI
CLEARANCE: Active DV Required

THE OPPORTUNITY
We are working exclusively with a globally recognised prime defence contractor to identify a subject matter expert in Cross Domain Solutions (CDS) for a complex, high-assurance programme based in Preston. This is a senior, technically demanding role at the heart of a programme operating across multiple security domains and classification levels.
You will provide deep technical expertise across the design, implementation, and assurance of cross domain transfer mechanisms - working closely with architects, security teams, and accreditors to ensure solutions meet the stringent requirements of a highly classified defence environment.

WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING

• Acting as the programme’s technical authority on all Cross Domain Solution matters
• Defining and owning CDS architecture, design patterns, and security controls
• Leading the evaluation, selection, and integration of accredited CDS products and technologies
• Working with security architects and accreditors to achieve and maintain system accreditation
• Providing SME input to risk assessments, HMG/MOD security reviews, and technical audits
• Developing and reviewing CDS-related security documentation (RMADS, SyOps, TRA)
• Advising on data guard design, content filtering, and information flow policy enforcement
• Liaising with NCSC, DSTL, and other government bodies as required by the programme
• Supporting transition and integration activity across classification boundaries

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR

• Active, current Developed Vetting (DV) clearance - non-negotiable
• Demonstrable SME-level expertise in Cross Domain Solutions within a UK defence or government environment
• Deep understanding of HMG information assurance policy, JSP 440, JSP 604, and SPF requirements
• Hands-on experience with accredited CDS products (eg Nexor, Owl, Forcepoint, or equivalent)
• Strong understanding of data guard architectures, content inspection, and policy enforcement engines
• Familiarity with MOD/DSTL accreditation and risk management processes (RMADS, ISO 27001)
• Experience producing and reviewing security case documentation for high-classification systems
• Ability to engage credibly with senior stakeholders, accreditors, and government technical authorities
• Prior experience on UK defence programmes at SECRET or above is highly desirable

Rate: £700 - £850 a day
Location: Preston, Lancashire
Duration: 12 months +
Clearance: UKSV Developed Vetting (DV)
Work Pattern: On-site/Preston

The Opportunity
We are working exclusively with a globally recognised prime defence contractor to identify experienced OT Architects for a critical, long-running programme based in Preston. This is a technically demanding role Embedded within a complex, highly secure programme environment supporting some of the UK’s most sensitive national infrastructure.

You will operate at the intersection of Operational Technology, cybersecurity architecture, and systems engineering - shaping the OT landscape across a multi-platform, safety-critical programme. The work is genuinely consequential and the technical challenge significant.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Designing and owning end-to-end OT architecture across complex, multi-domain systems
• Developing reference architectures, patterns, and standards aligned to programme requirements
• Leading OT/IT boundary definition and network segmentation design (Purdue model/IEC 62443)
• Providing architectural assurance and technical governance across the programme
• Engaging with cross-functional engineering, security, and programme leadership teams
• Driving OT cyber security strategy and NCSC-aligned secure-by-design principles
• Supporting DRACAS, configuration management, and architecture change control processes
• Interfacing with MOD stakeholders and contributing to technical reviews and audits

What We’re Looking For

• Active, current Developed Vetting (DV) clearance
• Proven background in OT architecture within a defence, CNI, or regulated industrial environment
• Strong familiarity with IEC 62443, NIST SP 800-82, and/or equivalent OT security frameworks
• Experience with SCADA, ICS, PLC, or Embedded/Real Time systems architecture
• Solid understanding of OT/IT convergence, network segmentation, and secure system design
• Comfortable operating within formal systems engineering environments (eg MBSE, DODAF, NAF)
• Ability to communicate complex architectural concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences
• Experience in safety-critical or high-integrity systems is highly desirable

We are seeking VMware VCF Architects/Consultants to join our client on a contract basis.

Our client is one of the most certified independent VMware specialists in the UK, regularly delivering cutting-edge solutions across public and private sector organisations. They are consistently in need of VMware expertise for a range of projects, with contract durations ranging from 20 days to 12 months, depending on project demand and specialist skill sets.

The client has ongoing requirements for skilled consultants across the entire UK.

Key skills

• VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF 5 or VCF 9) - architecture, deployment, life cycle management
• VMware Aria (Operations/Automation/Suite)
• VMware NSX - design, implementation, security, networking
• SDDC architecture and platform design
• Integration across compute, storage, networking, and automation layers

What you’ll do

• Architect scalable, secure VMware Cloud Foundation platforms
• Lead design decisions and provide technical direction
• Deliver end-to-end VMware VCF implementations and upgrades
• Work closely with technical teams and stakeholders to deliver robust platforms
• Support automation, life cycle management, and operational best practice

Interested, intrigued, or want to find out more? Apply today so that we can start a conversation or call

OSS Design Engineer - Huawei MAE - Bristol - 6 months - Inside IR35

My client, a leading telecoms company is looking for an experienced OSS Design Engineer to support and enhance the Huawei MAE element-management platform. This system is responsible for managing the remaining Huawei radio network equipment while it undergoes a phased replacement programme.

You’ll join the established design team, ensuring the platform continues to deliver high performance, accurate alarm data, and reliable service during a major vendor transition. This role is essential in maintaining network quality and operational continuity for millions of customers.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Supporting and maintaining the Huawei MAE management platform to ensure it operates efficiently.
• Investigating, analysing, and resolving OSS-related faults and data-feed issues.
• Working alongside designers and operational teams to maintain stable service throughout the vendor swap programme.
• Ensuring performance and alarm data from MAE flows correctly into wider OSS and network systems.

Key Skills & Experience

Essential:

• Strong understanding of Huawei MAE and its interfaces within a mobile network.
• Solid knowledge of OSS and RAN architecture, ideally from a mobile operator or vendor environment.
• Experience in OSS fault analysis, troubleshooting, and remediation.

Desirable:

• Broader OSS design background.
• Familiarity with security tools such as Qualys or CrowdStrike.

Please apply with your updated CV if the role aligns with your experience

Senior Security & Technology Consultants

Location: Warton, UK (On-Site - 5 Days per Week)

Overview

We are seeking experienced Security & Technology Professionals to support critical programmes in a secure defence environment. These roles span architecture, assurance, operations, and technical delivery disciplines and require individuals who can operate effectively within highly regulated, mission-critical settings.

All positions are based full-time on-site in Warton (5 days per week) and require candidates to hold a current and valid MOD DV clearance at the time of application.

Scope of Opportunities

We are hiring across multiple security and technology disciplines, including:

• Security Architects
• Security Assurers
• Information Security Consultants
• SOC Analysts
• OT Architects
• Cross Domain SMEs
• IT Administrators
• Service Managers
• Product Security Managers
• Penetration Testing Specialists
• Technical Project / Programme Managers

Key Responsibilities (Role Dependent)

Security Architecture & Design

• Define and review secure architectures across enterprise IT and OT environments.
• Act as technical authority for secure system design and implementation.
• Lead threat modelling, risk assessments, and security design reviews.
• Ensure compliance with defence security standards and secure-by-design principles.

Security Assurance & Governance

• Deliver independent security assurance across programmes.
• Support accreditation activities and compliance reviews.
• Develop and maintain security documentation, standards, and risk registers.

Security Operations & SOC

• Monitor, analyse, and respond to security events and incidents.
• Strengthen detection, response, and resilience capabilities.
• Support vulnerability management and remediation activities.

OT & Cross Domain Security

• Provide expertise in Operational Technology environments.
• Design and assure secure cross-domain solutions and data transfer mechanisms.
• Evaluate network segregation and high-assurance controls.

Penetration Testing & Vulnerability Management

• Conduct or oversee penetration testing engagements.
• Assess vulnerabilities and validate remediation strategies.
• Support red/blue team activities where required.

Service & Product Security

• Embed security into live service management processes.
• Act as Product Security lead across development lifecycles.
• Integrate DevSecOps controls and secure SDLC practices.

Technical Delivery & Programme Support

• Manage security-focused technical workstreams.
• Provide governance reporting to senior stakeholders.
• Translate technical risks into business impact and mitigation plans.

Essential Requirements

• Valid and transferable MOD DV clearance (mandatory).
• Availability to work on-site in Warton, 5 days per week.
• Strong background in one or more of the listed security disciplines.
• Experience working in secure, defence, or highly regulated environments.
• Relevant certifications (e.g., CISSP, CISM, TOGAF, CREST, cloud certifications).

months +

+On site in Warton

+Inside IR35

+DV cleared role

Skills:

+Security Architect

+MOD

+DV clearance

Location: On-site, Warton
Clearance: DV (Developed Vetting) - mandatory

We are looking for a DV-cleared Security Architect to work on a high-profile defence programme on site in Warton. You will lead the design and assurance of secure systems, ensuring compliance with MOD security standards and embedding security by design across infrastructure, applications, and networks.

Key Requirements:

• Proven experience as a Security Architect in defence, government, or secure environments.
• Strong knowledge of security architecture, risk management, and secure system design.
• Experience with secure networks, classified systems, and system accreditation.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and documentation skills.
• Active DV clearance required.

Desirable:

• Experience with MOD/aerospace programmes, cloud security in secure contexts, and zero trust architectures.

If you’d like to discuss this role in more detail, please send your updated CV to (url removed) and I will get in touch.

Are you an experienced AI leader with a strong commercial mindset, ready to help a financial services business unlock the true potential of artificial intelligence? Our client has an exciting opportunity for an Interim IT Director to join the organisation. Day Rate: Competitive (dependent on experience) Location: Hybrid / UK Schedule: Full Time Type: Interim Contract Interim IT Director Our client: Our client is an established and respected financial services organisation operating within a regulated environment. With a strong reputation for delivering high-quality services to customers, they are now looking to future-proof the business by leveraging general AI tools to improve efficiency, insight and productivity. Rather than building bespoke AI platforms or investing in expensive, department-specific plug-ins, the business is seeking a practical and commercially astute AI leader who can demonstrate how tools such as Microsoft Copilot and other general AI platforms can deliver immediate and sustainable value across the organisation. Interim IT Director The role: You will take a holistic view of the entire organisation, identifying where AI can drive measurable efficiency gains and improved outcomes across Marketing, Finance, HR, Actuarial and Customer Service functions. This is not a theoretical strategy role. The organisation requires someone with a demonstrable track record of implementing practical, quick-win AI solutions within financial services or other regulated environments. You will help the Executive team understand both the immediate opportunities and the 'art of the possible' as AI capabilities continue to evolve at pace. Interim IT Director Responsibilities: - Conduct a full review of existing processes, workflows and inefficiencies across the business - Identify practical AI use cases using general tools such as Microsoft Copilot - Develop a prioritised AI opportunity roadmap with clear ROI - Deliver measurable 'quick wins' within the first 90 days - Introduce AI-enabled efficiencies across Marketing, Finance, HR, Actuarial and Customer Service - Develop responsible AI governance guidelines aligned to regulatory requirements - Upskill leadership and departmental teams in effective AI usage - Run workshops to demonstrate practical AI applications - Ensure all recommendations are scalable and future-proof Interim IT Director You: - Proven track record of implementing AI-driven efficiencies within financial services or regulated sectors - Strong understanding of general AI tools (e.g., Microsoft Copilot, ChatGPT Enterprise or equivalent) - Commercially astute with ability to link AI initiatives to measurable business outcomes - Experience operating at Executive or Board level - Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills - Ability to translate complex AI concepts into practical business applications - Understanding of governance, compliance and regulatory considerations - Strategic thinker with hands-on delivery capability Interim IT Director Benefits: - Opportunity to shape AI strategy within a forward-thinking financial services organisation - Direct exposure to Executive leadership - High-impact role with measurable business transformation outcomes - Competitive day rate - Opportunity to influence long-term digital and operational strategy To register your interest in this exciting Interim IT Director opportunity, please click Apply Now to submit your CV.