Job Details

• Job Title: SR AppSec Engineer
• Work Model: Hybrid (2 to 3 days)
• Duration: 6 Month

Role Description Responsible for embedding security into SDLC and CI/CD pipelines, supporting application security testing, and guiding developers to implement secure-by-design principles. Drives DevSecOps practices across development teams to ensure robust, secure software delivery. Key Responsibilities

• Integrate security into SDLC and CI/CD pipelines.
• Support SAST, SCA, IaC, and dependency scanning for applications and infrastructure.
• Provide developer guidance and remediation support for identified vulnerabilities.
• Promote secure-by-design and DevSecOps practices across development teams.
• Collaborate with engineering and security teams to improve application security posture.

Key Skills / Knowledge / Experience

• DevSecOps implementation and secure SDLC practices
• Static Application Security Testing (SAST) and Software Composition Analysis (SCA)
• Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) security and dependency scanning
• Developer guidance and vulnerability remediation
• Secure-by-design principles and application security best practices

Role / Job Title:Security Engineer Work Location:Manchester ( 2 to 3 days) Duration of Assignment:6 Month Role Description

• Supported Data Security Posture Management (DSPM) through structured and unstructured data discovery and scanning
• Deployed and managed applications using Kubernetes and Helm
• Implemented data privacy and regulatory controls aligned with General Data Protection Regulation
• Automated data security processes using scripting and CI/CD workflows

Key Responsibilities

• Performed structured and unstructured data discovery and classification to support Data Security Posture Management (DSPM)
• Deployed and maintained containerized applications using Kubernetes and Helm
• Implemented data privacy and compliance controls aligned with General Data Protection Regulation policies
• Developed automation scripts and integrated CI/CD pipelines to streamline data security operations

Key Skills / Knowledge / Experience

• Data Security Posture Management (DSPM) Sensitive data discovery and structured/unstructured data scanning across databases, data lakes, and file systems
• Container & Cloud Deployments Experience with Kubernetes orchestration and Helm for secure application deployments
• Data Protection & Risk Management Data classification, access governance, and security monitoring across cloud and on-prem environments

Security Engineer (Splunk/Elastic) - MOD DV Cleared

• Location: Hemel Hempstead
• Type: 4-5 days on-site
• IR Status: Inside
• Rate: £600 - £800
• Clearance: Must have active MOD DV
• Contingency: Must be a sole British National
• Length: Initial 6 months

Role Overview

As a Security Engineer, you will be leading the design, documentation and installation of security monitoring tools/platforms to provide data to the Security Operational Centre (SOC) for analysis. Your role will be pivotal in ensuring that they have the correct tooling operating to ensure that they can provide protection and monitoring of their clients. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to assess risks, design controls, and define testing requirements.

Key Responsibilities/Technical Skills:

• Splunk (Enterprise & ES):

Advanced SPL for correlation searches, data models (CIM), notable events, risk-based alerting (RBA), and accelerated data sets.

Proficient in TA/TAF configuration, props/transforms, parsing/line-breaking, and source type normalisation.

Experience with KV store, summary indexing, search head clustering, indexer clustering, and deployment servers.

• Elastic (Elastic Stack / Elastic Security):

Hands-on with index lifecycle management (ILM), ingest pipelines, ECS mapping, transforms, and enrichment.

Experience designing and tuning detection rules (KQL, EQL), response actions, case workflows, and Elastic Security posture features.

Skilled in Fleet/Agent deployment, data stream design, and performance tuning at scale.

• Strong client management and relationship building experience
• SIEM experience with Splunk/Elastic
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills coupled with ability to assess complex situations, identify risks, and recommend effective solutions
• Proven hands-on experience operating Elastic Stack / Elastic Security and Splunk Enterprise / Enterprise Security in production environments.
• Broader experience across Automation, IaaC and technical operations and reliability is desireable

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Infrastructure Engineer DV Cleared £60-80k (DOE) South East

Were seeking a versatile Infrastructure Engineer with strong experience across modern platforms, virtualisation, cloud services, and secure environments. If you enjoy solving complex technical challenges and working hands-on with a broad technology stack, this role offers the opportunity to make real impact in a high-assurance setting.

Core Skills & Experience

Strong background in:

• Windows Server (2016+) administration
• RedHat OpenShift
• Linux distributions (CentOS / RedHat / Ubuntu)
• End-user device provisioning and hardening (e.g., Autopilot)
• Single Sign-On concepts and operations
• Working within protectively marked or secure environments
• VMware technologies
• Microsoft Azure
• General networking fundamentals
• Automation and scripting (PowerShell, Ansible)

Nice-to-Have Skills

Experience with any of the following is a major advantage:

• Kubernetes administration (e.g., VMware TKGI)
• vSphere, vCenter, VCF
• Azure or Microsoft 365 administration
• DevSecOps tooling and pipelines
• Elastic Stack
• Nessus or similar security scanning tools
• Application packaging
• Infrastructure-as-code tools (Terraform, Vault)
• Agile sprint-based environments

Typical Responsibilities

• Maintain and enhance secure virtualised environments
• Support Secure-by-Design infrastructure improvements
• Assist with cloud SaaS and hybrid cloud systems
• Monitor systems, respond to incidents, manage alerts
• Patch, secure, and optimise platforms
• Provide technical guidance and document best practices
• Contribute to continuous improvement and team knowledge

Package - £45,000 - £65,000 (depending in experience level)

Benefits - DV Bonus plus excellent benefits

Clearance - Clearable to eDV level, SC clearance required to start.

Location - Hampshire, Surrey or London

Join a trusted leader in National Security technology solutions.

Do you enjoy solving technical cyber problems and identifying vulnerabilities?

As part of our client’s expanding National Security division, you’ll contribute to high-impact missions across AI/Data Science, Cybersecurity, Cloud, DevOps, and Platform Engineering. We’re seeking inquisitive individuals who excel at dissecting technical systems, not just to understand how they work, but to identify weaknesses, assess risks, and develop mitigation strategies.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Software analysis and reverse engineering of compiled or interpreted code that could be obfuscated or defensively structured, for either x86/x64 or ARM processor architectures.
• Reverse engineering a wide range of technologies to uncover vulnerabilities and improve security including operating systems and/or firmware internals, security architectures and hardware abstraction.
• Engineering software from design to delivery in modern IDEs and languages, using Agile delivery.
• Creating tested and testable code. Integrating with automated verification systems, CI and CD pipelines.
• Working closely with cybersecurity teams to prioritize vulnerabilities and implement patching strategies.
• Collaborating in Agile teams to deliver innovative, secure, and robust technical solutions.

What We’re Looking For

• Proficiency in one or more of C, C++, Java or C#.
• Familiarity with scripting and automation using Python, Bash, Powershell or Groovy.
• Experience working with IDA Pro or Ghidra for reverse engineering
• Experience working with Linux or Windows-based systems.
• Awareness of secure coding practices and modern cybersecurity threats.
• Knowledge of principles used in Agile environments.

Desirable exposure

Any exposure of AI, ML, Cloud or Virtualisation would be considered a plus.

Clearance required

Due to the nature of the clients’ work, you will either already hold or are required to go through the eDV security clearance process. SC Clearance required to start

This is an incredible opportunity to be at the forefront of National Security innovation. If you’re naturally curious, thrive in high-stakes environments, and want to make a real impact, apply today!

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Location: Newcastle Upon Tyne
Salary: Up to £60k

Due to the nature of the work, this role requires candidates to undergo Security Clearance. Applicants must have at least 5 years of continuous UK residence with no gaps of 6 months or more spent outside the UK during that time.

Who is our client?
Our client is a global professional services firm delivering technology and consulting solutions across multiple industries. They are known for transforming organisations and communities through innovative technology projects, working on large-scale, complex initiatives that impact businesses worldwide, and providing employees with opportunities to grow their skills in a collaborative and innovative environment.

AMC/KPE/JDA

The Role:
As a Java Developer, you will:
Design, develop, and maintain enterprise-level software solutions using Java and Spring Boot.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver secure and scalable applications.
Support technical leads in building integrations and modular services.
Actively participate in agile ceremonies including sprint planning, stand-ups, and retrospectives.
Work closely with test engineers to ensure solutions meet functional and non-functional requirements.
Apply best practices in coding standards, continuous integration, and test-driven development.
Develop expertise in cloud deployments, containerized environments, and enterprise middleware platforms.

What the Successful Java Developer can expect from their duties within the role:
Designing and developing microservices using Java and Spring Boot.
Collaborating with cloud, infrastructure, and technical teams to deploy solutions in public cloud environments.
Supporting test automation and ensuring integration flows meet business and technical requirements.
Actively contributing to agile development practices and sprint ceremonies.

The Successful Java Developer will have experience in this tech stack:
Java Development Kit (JDK 11+)
Spring Boot for building modular services
Enterprise middleware platforms such as WebLogic Server and CAS SDK
Microservices architecture and end-to-end integrations
Agile and Scrum methodologies
Test Driven Development (TDD) and Continuous Integration (CI)

Some Additional experience that is highly desirable but not required for this role are:
Cloud deployment experience, ideally AWS
CI/CD tools such as GitLab, Jenkins, and SonarQube
Behaviour Driven Development (BDD) approaches
Experience building secure, scalable services in public cloud environments

Benefits
The Successful Java Developer will benefit from these perks that come with the role:
Competitive salary
25 days vacation per year
Private medical insurance
Three extra leave days per year for charitable work
Opportunity to work in a hybrid environment and on client-facing projects

If you are interested in this role, or have the experience required, please apply below.Reference: AMC/KPE/JDA

DevOps Engineer (SC Cleared) - Permanent Opportunity Location: Milton Keynes (4 days per month on-site, remainder remote) Salary: Competitive + Benefits Clearance: Active SC Clearance required We are currently seeking an experienced DevOps Engineer to join a high-profile Central Government client on a permanent basis. This is a unique opportunity to play a key role in a major 3-year transformation programme, contributing hands-on technical expertise across a broad and complex environment. The Role As a DevOps Engineer, you will be embedded within a multidisciplinary team, delivering robust, secure, and scalable solutions. You will provide hands-on technical insight across multiple domains, including infrastructure, platforms, identity, and networking, helping to drive modernisation and continuous improvement. Essential Skills & Experience Strong hands-on experience with Microsoft Azure Expertise in Microsoft 365 (M365) environments Proven experience building and managing CI/CD pipelines Experience with Splunk for monitoring and analytics Broad technical knowledge across infrastructure, networking, and identity management Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work in complex environments Requirements Active SC Clearance (mandatory) Ability to work on-site in Milton Keynes 4 days per month Strong communication skills and ability to work with cross-functional teams Certes Computing (and all of its subsidiary companies) is committed to promoting equality and diversity in its business operations. TPBN1\_UKTJ

Cybersecurity Lead Software & DevOps Engineer

• Sheffield (3 days per week onsite)
• Inside IR35

We’re working with a leading financial services client to hire a Cybersecurity Lead Software & DevOps Engineer to drive the design and delivery of enterprise-wide security solutions across a complex technology landscape.

This is a hands-on leadership role, ideal for someone operating at a Lead Engineer/Team Lead level, with proven experience managing and mentoring small teams of engineers while remaining close to architecture and implementation.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and deliver end-to-end security solutions across cloud and on-prem environments
• Build and scale secure platforms, frameworks, and reusable security patterns
• Lead key initiatives across IAM, CI/CD security, secrets management, and supply chain security
• Implement robust secrets and key management solutions (eg HashiCorp Vault, cloud-native tools)
• Partner with engineering and platform teams to close security gaps and guide implementation
• Own delivery of new security environments and capabilities, from concept through to adoption
• Lead and manage a small team of engineers, setting direction, priorities, and ensuring delivery
• Engage senior stakeholders and drive enterprise-wide adoption of security best practices

Key Requirements

• Proven experience in security engineering, DevSecOps, and security architecture
• Strong hands-on background with the ability to design and implement solutions
• Demonstrated experience leading or managing small engineering teams (Team Lead/Lead Engineer level)
• Expertise across cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure) and on-prem environments
• Strong knowledge of CI/CD security, IAM, secrets management, and supply chain security
• Experience with HashiCorp Vault or similar technologies
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills

Desirable

• Cloud certifications (eg AWS Professional, Architecture or DevOps track)
• Experience operating within large, regulated environments

This is a key opportunity to take ownership of security engineering strategy and delivery, while leading a team and driving secure-by-design practices across a large-scale enterprise environment.

• Sheffield (3 days per week onsite)
• Inside IR35

We’re partnering with a leading financial services client to appoint a DevSecOps Consultant to drive secure engineering practices across large-scale, cloud-based platforms.

This role is ideal for someone who has come from a hands-on DevSecOps Engineering background and has since transitioned into architecture/design and advisory, while still retaining strong technical depth.

Key Responsibilities:

• Define and implement secure architecture patterns across engineering platforms (CI/CD, build systems, runtime environments)
• Conduct security assessments, threat modelling, and gap analysis across platforms and pipelines
• Develop and embed DevSecOps best practices, including secure pipeline design and automated controls
• Establish and enforce security baselines using policy-as-code
• Build and deliver security roadmaps, prioritising risk and regulatory requirements
• Partner with engineering and platform teams to remediate vulnerabilities and improve security posture
• Act as a trusted advisor to senior stakeholders, translating technical risks into business impact

Key Requirements:

• Proven background in hands-on DevSecOps Engineering, now operating in a design/architecture-focused role
• Strong experience across both AWS and GCP (essential)
• Deep understanding of CI/CD pipelines, build tools, artifact repositories, and developer platforms
• Expertise in secure software delivery, vulnerability management, and platform security
• Experience with threat modelling, security frameworks, and maturity assessments
• Strong knowledge of application security, network security, and cloud security principles
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills

Desirable:

• Experience in financial services or regulated environments
• Knowledge of Kubernetes and container security
• Familiarity with supply chain security, SBOM, and secure development practices
• Relevant certifications (eg CISSP, CISM, CCSP)

This is a key role focused on shaping and embedding secure-by-design engineering practices across a complex, enterprise environment, with strong influence across both technology and security functions.

More details available on successful application.

Role: Senior DevOps Engineer

Location: Newport (Hybrid)

Salary: Up to £53k

28.9% Pension

**Must be eligible for SC clearance*\

The Opportunity

Yolk Recruitment are excited to be working with an innovation-driven civil service organisation as they journey through an incredible digital transformation whilst prioritising forward thinking and excellent digital practices. Alongside this, they pride themselves on being a Stonewall Diversity Champion, which means they are part of Britain’s leading best-practice employers’ forum for sexual orientation and gender identity equality, diversity and inclusion.

We are now looking for a DevOps Engineer to work within the Platform Engineering group, during the IPO digital transformation journey. Working within an established team, this role provides an opportunity to turn innovative ideas into customer value using a range of technologies and delivery platforms.

Technical Responsibilities

• Support the full software development lifecycle using DevOps practices.
• Apply best practices across infrastructure and applications (availability, security, performance, scalability).
• Design, implement, and manage automated CI/CD pipelines, including production deployments.
• Lead integration and configuration of DevOps tools across source control, build, testing, security, and monitoring.
• Implement monitoring, alerting, and auditing solutions.
• Ensure adherence to security and performance standards.
• Contribute to technical design, architecture, and delivery planning.
• Promote use of automation and infrastructure-as-code.

Core Skills

• Strong experience with DevOps principles and CI/CD pipeline design and management.
• Knowledge of automated testing within pipelines.
• Experience in troubleshooting, incident resolution, and service support.
• Ability to identify and manage risks and issues.

Technical Skills

• Scripting/development experience (e.g. Python, Bash, PowerShell).
• Experience with CI/CD tools (Azure DevOps preferred).
• Experience building/deploying applications (e.g. Python, .NET, Node).
• Knowledge of Infrastructure as Code (e.g. Terraform).
• Experience with containerisation (e.g. Docker, cloud container services).
• Familiarity with source control systems (e.g. Git).
• Experience with cloud platforms (Azure preferred).

Think this one’s for you

If you think this Senior DevOps Engineer opportunity is for you then please apply online.

Yolk Public Sector & Not-for-Profit team works with organisations across the UK to fulfil their recruitment needs and to achieve their D&I objectives. We recruit temporary, contract and permanent hires for 1 off specialist needs or for volume campaigns. We support our applicants to navigate the public sector recruitment processes and secure their dream jobs.

Yolk Recruitment is an equal opportunities employer and embraces diversity in our workforce. We employ the best people for the job at hand and actively encourage applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of gender, age, race, religion, sexual orientation, disability, educational background, parental status, gender identity or any other protected characteristic. We champion and celebrate diversity at Yolk allowing our team to bring their whole selves to work.

ob Title: AIX & Red Hat Linux Engineer

Location: Preston Onsite
Department: IT Infrastructure
Employment Type: Full-Time / permanent
Security Clearance: UK Government Security Clearance required

About DXC Technology

DXC Technology is a global leader in IT services, helping clients harness the power of technology to thrive in a changing world. We deliver mission-critical solutions that transform businesses, modernize operations, and drive innovation. With a strong presence across industries, DXC partners with organizations to deliver secure, scalable, and resilient IT infrastructure.

Role Overview

We are seeking a highly skilled AIX & Red Hat Linux Engineer to join our team and work on-site with one of our UK-based clients. This role focuses on designing, implementing, and supporting enterprise UNIX/Linux systems in a secure environment. The successful candidate will have strong technical expertise, excellent communication skills, and the ability to engage effectively with stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

• Install, configure, and maintain IBM AIX and Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) systems.
• Manage LPARs, VIO servers, and HMCs in IBM Power Systems environments.
• Monitor and optimize system performance across AIX and RHEL platforms.
• Perform OS upgrades, patching, and backup/recovery operations.
• Automate administration tasks using shell scripting, Ansible, or similar tools.
• Collaborate with client stakeholders and internal teams to support business-critical applications.
• Ensure compliance with security and audit requirements.
• Provide on-site technical support and participate in on-call rotations.
• Maintain detailed documentation of system configurations and operational procedures.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in AIX systems administration.
• 3+ years of experience with Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL).
• Strong knowledge of IBM Power Systems, LPARs, and VIO servers.
• Proficiency in shell scripting (Korn, Bash, etc.).
• Experience with automation tools (e.g., Ansible, Puppet).
• Familiarity with SAN storage, networking, and virtualization.
• Excellent customer-facing and communication skills.
• Knowledge of LDAP for authentication and directory services.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a client environment.
• Must hold or be eligible for UK Government Security Clearance.

Desirable Skills

• Python scripting for automation and integration tasks.
• IBM Certified System Administrator AIX.
• Red Hat Certified System Administrator (RHCSA) or Engineer (RHCE).
• Experience with hybrid cloud environments or containerization (Docker, Podman).
• Familiarity with monitoring tools (Nagios, Zabbix).

Education & Experience

• Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• Demonstrated experience managing both AIX and RHEL environments in enterprise settings.

Join DXC Technology and be part of a team that delivers secure, innovative solutions to some of the most critical IT challenges in the industry.

Were partnering with a fast-growing, award-winning, technically-led business that is transforming how organisations across the UK manage their utility services. With a strong focus on sustainability, innovation, and simplifying the customer experience, this company offers a genuinely modern, supportive, and forward-thinking environment, where the Technology team plays a key role in driving growth.

They are now looking to hire a DevOps Engineer (experienced, “mid”-level) to join their Platform Engineering team at an exciting stage of growth, as they scale a key internal product beyond MVP. This is a fantastic opportunity for an engineer with solid foundations in DevOps who is keen to further develop their skills while working alongside experienced professionals in a collaborative setting.

Job title: Platform Engineer, DEvOps Engineer, SRE, etc.

Salary: £55,000 £63,000 + extensive benefits package
Working Pattern:Hybrid. Flexible split between office and home. 2 days per week in the Peterlee area. Suitable locations include Durham, Hartlepool, Newcastle, Middlesbrough, Peterlee, Sunderland and surrounding areas.

The Role
This is a hands-on position where youll contribute to the design, build, and maintenance of secure, scalable, and cost-effective cloud infrastructure. Youll work closely with a multidisciplinary Agile team, playing an active role in modern DevOps practices and tooling.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate on the design of secure, scalable, and highly available, cost-optimised cloud infrastructure (Azure)
• Implement technologies using Infrastructure-as-Code (Terraform)
• Monitor and manage systems for availability and performance
• Support Agile delivery through Scrum and Kanban, contributing to team rituals and processes

What Were Looking For

• Developing and deploying via Infrastructure-as-Code, with proficiency in Terraform, YAML and ARM templates
• Creation, monitoring and management of cloud artefacts in Microsoft Azure, using the Cloud Adoption Framework (CAF) via Azure DevOps

Desirable (but not essential)

• Using AI to enhance productivity, such as code generation or coding assistance
• Ability to build and manage services deployed into Kubernetes, including container configuration and Helm charts
• Code written in C#/.NET
• Experience with scripting tools such as PowerShell, Bash, Python, or Bicep
• Understanding of observability & monitoring platforms

If youre looking to progress your DevOps career within a collaborative, forward-thinking engineering team, this is an excellent opportunity to make a real impact.

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 career to the next level and lead the charge in deploying cutting-edge greenfield data centres? Our client is on the lookout for a talented Network Automation Engineer who is passionate about transforming network architecture into streamlined automated solutions. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and are excited about treating networks as software products, we want to hear from you!

Role: Network Automation Engineer

Duration: 6 months (extension options)

Location: Remote (must be prepared to travel to Bristol a few times a month)

Rate: Competative (umbrella)

What You’ll Be Doing:

As a key player in our team, you will:

• Automated Provisioning:Design and implement sophisticated Ansible roles and playbooks, harnessing the power of Jinja2 templates to automate the life cycle of Cisco and Fortinet devices.
• Infrastructure as Code:Maintain the network’s “Source of Truth” using NetBox, ensuring all physical and logical assets are accurately modelled and easily accessible programmatically.
• Custom Tooling:Develop innovative Python scripts and custom integrations to seamlessly connect platforms, utilizing REST APIs, Netconf, and modern authentication protocols.
• CI/CD & Governance:Build and maintain robust NetDevOps pipelines using GitLab and GitHub Actions to validate, test, and deploy network changes efficiently.
• Multi-Platform Integration:Automate networking layers of the VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF) platform, collaborating closely with compute and storage teams via VCF APIs.
• Day 2 Support:Implement automated “drift detection” to catch manual changes and create self-healing workflows that minimize Mean Time to Resolution (MTTR) for common incidents.

Technical Skills We’re Looking For:

• Automation Mastery: Expert-level knowledge of Ansible (Roles, Playbooks, Jinja2) and Python for network automation tasks.
• Data Centre Fabric Expertise: Strong experience with Cisco NDFC/NX-OS and Fortinet FortiGate Firewalls.
• Ecosystem Tools Proficiency: Familiarity with NetBox as a Source of Truth and Git for version control.
• NetDevOps Experience: Practical knowledge of CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, and automation workflows.
• Virtualization Know-How: Experience with VMware VCF APIs or NSX-T automation.

Bonus Points For:

• Terraform: Familiarity with Terraform for orchestrating provider-based infrastructure.
• Certifications:Cisco Certified DevNet Associate/Professional or equivalent.
• Hands-On Experience:Comfortable deploying hardware in data centres.

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a vibrant team that values innovation and creativity.
• Work on exciting projects that challenge your skills and expertise.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development in the ever-evolving tech landscape.

If you are an enthusiastic Network Automation Engineer eager to make a significant impact, this is your opportunity! Don’t miss out on being part of a forward-thinking organization that values your contributions.

Apply now and become a key player in our client’s innovative team!

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.

We re partnering with a fast-growing, award-winning, technically-led business that is transforming how organisations across the UK manage their utility services. With a strong focus on sustainability, innovation, and simplifying the customer experience, this company offers a genuinely modern, supportive, and forward-thinking environment, where the Technology team plays a key role in driving growth.

They are now looking to hire a DevOps Engineer (experienced, “mid”-level) to join their Platform Engineering team at an exciting stage of growth, as they scale a key internal product beyond MVP. This is a fantastic opportunity for an engineer with solid foundations in DevOps who is keen to further develop their skills while working alongside experienced professionals in a collaborative setting.

Job title: Platform Engineer, DEvOps Engineer, SRE, etc.

Salary: £55,000 £63,000 + extensive benefits package
Working Pattern: Hybrid. Flexible split between office and home. 2 days per week in the Peterlee area. Suitable locations include Durham, Hartlepool, Newcastle, Middlesbrough, Peterlee, Sunderland and surrounding areas.

The Role
This is a hands-on position where you ll contribute to the design, build, and maintenance of secure, scalable, and cost-effective cloud infrastructure. You ll work closely with a multidisciplinary Agile team, playing an active role in modern DevOps practices and tooling.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate on the design of secure, scalable, and highly available, cost-optimised cloud infrastructure (Azure)
• Implement technologies using Infrastructure-as-Code (Terraform)
• Monitor and manage systems for availability and performance
• Support Agile delivery through Scrum and Kanban, contributing to team rituals and processes

What We re Looking For

• Developing and deploying via Infrastructure-as-Code, with proficiency in Terraform, YAML and ARM templates
• Creation, monitoring and management of cloud artefacts in Microsoft Azure, using the Cloud Adoption Framework (CAF) via Azure DevOps

Desirable (but not essential)

• Using AI to enhance productivity, such as code generation or coding assistance
• Ability to build and manage services deployed into Kubernetes, including container configuration and Helm charts
• Code written in C#/.NET
• Experience with scripting tools such as PowerShell, Bash, Python, or Bicep
• Understanding of observability & monitoring platforms

If you re looking to progress your DevOps career within a collaborative, forward-thinking engineering team, this is an excellent opportunity to make a real impact.

We are looking for an experienced CRM Developer to join our reputable client’s team and play a key role in the ongoing development, optimisation, and support of our Microsoft Dynamics 365 environment. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys both hands on development and continuous improvement work within a live CRM ecosystem.

The Role

You will be responsible for supporting and enhancing our Dynamics 365 platform, ensuring stability, performance and compatibility with Microsoft’s regular wave updates. You will work closely with internal stakeholders to deploy solutions, reduce technical debt and drive continuous improvements across the CRM estate.

Key Responsibilities

• Managing bi-annual Microsoft Wave Updates, including compatibility checks and remediation of breaking changes
• Supporting and fixing plugins, customisation’s and additions within the CRM.
• Continuous monitoring of views, dashboards, and mailboxes for performance or system errors, escalating and resolving issues where required
• Deploying CRM solutions and implementing improvements to reduce technical debt
• Supporting data cleansing and data quality tooling within Dynamics 365
• Investigating and helping to establish CI/CD pipelines for improved deployment processes

Skills & Experience Required

• Strong hands-on experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365, particularly:

• Sales Module
• Customer Insights & Journey Module

• Experience supporting and implementing coded solutions within Dynamics 365 (ideally using Visual Studio Code)
• Proven experience using and maintaining Power Automate Flows
• Understanding of data cleansing and data integrity processes within CRM platforms
• Ability to troubleshoot, maintain, and continuously improve a live CRM environment

Desirable Skills

• JavaScript development experience
• .NET development experience
• Exposure to CI/CD or DevOps pipelines within a CRM or Microsoft ecosystem

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Innovative Technology start-up in the Sustainability sector seeks an open-minded Linux Systems Administrator / Linux Infrastructure Engineer to maintain internal systems and provide a compute platform to operate their simulation, optimization and AI technology at scale. You ll also have the opportunity to support some exciting research. You should have strong Linux server management experience, ideally across bare metal and Cloud servers, have experience of HPC Cluster environments and be familiar with infrastructure of code.

Hybrid working and a generous salary package is on offer including 30 days holiday and Share options.

Working with engineers to deliver hosted tools to deliver results more effectively, the successful Linux Systems Administrator / Linux Infrastructure Engineer will have significant influence on the choice of deployment technology for the backends. Your responsibilities will include Compliance and security of IT systems, installing server hardware, supporting HPC / machine learning workloads behind APIs as well as maintaining internal compute systems.

Previous experience of working within an AI orientated company is highly beneficial.

Your knowledge and skills should include:

• Proven Linux Server Management experience (they use Ubuntu).
• Experience across Bare metal and cloud Servers.
• Container based deployment such as Kubernetes, Podman or Docker.
• Python scripting for automation.
• Server networking, VLANs, DNS, firewalls.
• Experience with operating distributed computing or HPC cluster environments.
• VPNs ( company uses Wireguard).
• Large data storage.
• Competence in hardware diagnostics and component replacement.
• Windows and Entra, support of macOS.
• Flexible approach with a willingness to undertake some help desk duties.

If you are a highly experienced Linux Systems Administrator / Linux Infrastructure Engineer and have an interest with physics based simulation and are keen to support ML / AI systems, this is a great opportunity to be part of a thriving Company where technology meets sustainability.

Location: Nottingham, UK

• Provide expert Mainframe Automation and output management support.
• Develop and support Splunk dashboards and alerts.
• Author test cases for validating functionality.
• Represent the team at meetings and collaborate with business & operational teams.
• Manage Mainframe Automation tools, ensuring compliance with security and policies (e.g., CyberArk, ServiceNow).
• Handle problem escalations, including vendor support, and follow ITIL processes (Change, Incident, Root Cause Analysis).
• Potential 24x7x365 on-call support.

Required Skills:

• Knowledge of Mainframe systems (OPS MVS, CA-View, CA-Deliver, REXX).
• Experience with Mainframe Operations: JCL, ISPF, JES2, z/OS.
• Familiarity with ServiceNow, ITIL processes, and Agile concepts.
• Ability to handle Splunk dashboards, alerts, and basic file transfer knowledge.

Desirable Skills:

• Experience with BMC AMI Ops Automation, BMC Control-M.
• Knowledge of REST APIs, SAS, and Windows servers.
• Web page coding skills.

Education & Experience:

• Graduate or equivalent education in a computing-related subject.
• At least 5 years of experience in a complex Mainframe environment.

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

50,000- 60,000

Hybrid (3 days onsite / 2 days remote)
Permanent

We are looking for a motivated Software Developer to join a growing technology business. This opportunity has been created due to continued growth and increasing demand for scalable, cloud-based solutions across the organisation’s product portfolio.

The company is focused on building modern, high-performance platforms that enable clients to solve complex operational challenges through data-driven technology. Their systems are designed to support high-volume environments while maintaining reliability, scalability, and long-term maintainability.

This role will suit someone who enjoys working in a collaborative engineering environment and wants to contribute technically to the development and evolution of a modern software platform.

Key Responsibilities
Developing and enhancing scalable backend systems and cloud-native services
Supporting architectural implementation to ensure systems remain secure, resilient, and maintainable
Developing and integrating APIs to support internal and external platform functionality
Working closely with product, engineering, and operational teams to deliver robust technical solutions
Contributing to improvements in code quality, engineering standards, and delivery processes

Key Skills
Solid industry experience developing cloud-based software systems

Desirable Skills

What you get in return
Salary 50,000 - 60,000 depending on experience
Flexible hybrid working (3 days onsite / 2 remote)
Generous annual leave allowance
Professional development support and learning opportunities
Enhanced family-friendly policies
Health and wellbeing support

This company is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. They do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, or background.

Interested?
Please submit your CV to Chrissie Rehman via the application link provided.
Alternatively, you can contact directly to discuss the role in more detail.

DCS Recruitment and all associated companies are committed to creating a working environment where diversity is celebrated and everyone is treated fairly, regardless of gender, gender identity, disability, ethnic origin, religion or belief, sexual orientation, marital or transgender status, age, or nationality

£50,000-£60,000 Hybrid (3 days onsite / 2 days remote) Permanent We are looking for a motivated Software Developer to join a growing technology business. This opportunity has been created due to continued growth and increasing demand for scalable, cloud-based solutions across the organisation's product portfolio. The company is focused on building modern, high-performance platforms that enable clients to solve complex operational challenges through data-driven technology. Their systems are designed to support high-volume environments while maintaining reliability, scalability, and long-term maintainability. This role will suit someone who enjoys working in a collaborative engineering environment and wants to contribute technically to the development and evolution of a modern software platform. Key Responsibilities Developing and enhancing scalable backend systems and cloud-native services Supporting architectural implementation to ensure systems remain secure, resilient, and maintainable Developing and integrating APIs to support internal and external platform functionality Working closely with product, engineering, and operational teams to deliver robust technical solutions Contributing to improvements in code quality, engineering standards, and delivery processes Supporting production environments, troubleshooting issues, and improving system observability Collaborating with and learning from other engineers within the team Key Skills Solid industry experience developing cloud-based software systems Proficiency in C# and good experience across the .NET ecosystem Experience working with distributed or high-throughput systems in production environments Understanding of modern software engineering practices including CI/CD, automated testing, and DevOps principles Ability to contribute to technical discussions and solution design Strong problem-solving and debugging capabilities Desirable Skills Experience working within product-led or growing technology organisations Exposure to containerisation, cloud optimisation, or infrastructure-as-code Experience supporting legacy platforms or contributing to modernisation initiatives Awareness of performance engineering or reliability-focused system design What you get in return Salary £50,000 - £60,000 depending on experience Flexible hybrid working (3 days onsite / 2 remote) Generous annual leave allowance Professional development support and learning opportunities Enhanced family-friendly policies Health and wellbeing support Pension scheme and additional lifestyle benefits Regular team and social activities Cycle to Work scheme This company is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. They do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, or background. Interested? Please submit your CV to Chrissie Rehman via the application link provided. Alternatively, you can contact directly to discuss the role in more detail. DCS Recruitment and all associated companies are committed to creating a working environment where diversity is celebrated and everyone is treated fairly, regardless of gender, gender identity, disability, ethnic origin, religion or belief, sexual orientation, marital or transgender status, age, or nationality

DevOps Engineer  (SC Cleared) Reading (Hybrid) Permanent to £85,000 (DOE) DevOps Engineer needed with active SC Security Clearance for a permanent position based in Reading (Hybrid). Start ASAP in Spring 2026. Hybrid Working – primarily working from home (WFH), with travel to the office a few times a month on average. A chance to work with a leading global IT transformation business specialising in delivering large-scale Government digital modernisation projects. Key skills, experience + duties to include: DevOps Engineer with strong to diagnose and troubleshoot infrastructure and deployment issues. Tech Environment: Strong with experience with continuous integration, automated deployment, testing and relevant tooling (Git/GitLab, Jenkins, Ansible, Terraform, Linux, AWS EC2, S3 and EKS Strong experience with AWS Cloud Solutions and services such as EC2, S3, Lambda, EKS, API Gateway, ALB, API Gateway, Autoscaling etc Strong knowledge in Infrastructure-as-code tools (such as Ansible, Terraform, etc.) Experience in creating automation framework using Ansible Understanding in one or two Scripting and programming languages (such as Python/Perl, Groovy, Shell Scripting, etc.) Familiarity with microservices architecture and container orchestration with Kubernetes (Ideally with EKS) Experience in defining quality gates (integrating SonarQube Static Code analysis, running Regression suites, etc.) In the delivery pipeline Agile development methods including: Scrum, TDD, BDD, Kanban. Advantageous: Government / (url removed) / Public Sector experience, Containerisation (Docker / Kubernetes), AppDynamics, Angular, React, web apps, domain driven design Benefits: Salary to £85k (DOE) + Hybrid Working + 10% Bonus + Pension + 22 days holiday + BHs (rising to 25 days) + Death in Service + Health Care Plan + More

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