Role: Head of Infrastructure and Service

Salary: Competitive

Location: Ipswich (Hybrid - 3 days in office & up to twice per month travel to Glasgow)

Fruition are currently recruiting for an experienced Head of Infrastructure and Service for a market leading organisation who are currently undergoing an exciting period of transformation. The role will report to the Chief Technology Officer and will take full responsibility for the organisations infrastructure estate, modern workplace and IT service provision. The organisation will be migrating their core operations to the cloud in the next 12 months and the team you will be responsible for managing is currently growing. As fantastic role with a great organisation.

Key Responsibilities

• Define and own the cloud, infrastructure and service strategy and roadmap, aligned to business, digital and security priorities.
• Drive the transition to modern, scalable and resilient platforms and services.
• Accountable for the end-to-end delivery of core technology services, including modern workplace, hosting, networks, platforms and shared services
• Own incident, problem and service management processes, driving continuous service improvement.
• Lead cloud and infrastructure platforms (on-prem, cloud and hybrid), ensuring scalability, reliability and cost optimisation.
• Own capacity planning, life cycle management and technical debt reduction.
• Lead the delivery of infrastructure and service change initiatives, including upgrades, migrations and platform transformations.
• Own the service and infrastructure budget, including investment planning, run-cost optimisation and value tracking.
• Manage strategic vendors and service providers, ensuring performance, resilience and value for money.
• Lead, develop and retain a multi-disciplinary infrastructure and service organisation.
• Build capability across cloud, workplace, platform, network and service management disciplines.

Required Skill and Experience

• Proven experience in an Infrastructure and Service leadership role in a medium/large scale organisation
• Experience of leading technical teams and managing day to day IT operations
• Experience of managing modern cloud first environments

Knowledge and experience of leading:

• Azure cloud infrastructure and migration
• Support and service management
• Modern workplace with M365
• Networking and communications
• Security technology and solutions.
• DevOps and Site Reliability Engineering

Fruition are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.

£Up To 45K GBP Sign On Bonus Hybrid WORKING Location: Newcastle Upon Tyne, North East - United Kingdom Type: Permanent DevOps Engineer - Newcastle Upon Tyne (Hybrid) Location: Newcastle Upon Tyne Security Clearance: Must meet eligibility for SC (minimum 5 years UK address history) Working Pattern: Hybrid, with onsite presence required About the Role We are looking for an experienced DevOps Engineer to join our dynamic Advanced Technology Centre, where you will help deliver high-quality technology solutions to both public and private sector clients. You’ll work in an environment that values innovation, collaboration, continuous learning, and technical excellence. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who wants to solve real-world problems, work with modern cloud and automation technologies, and grow within a global organisation known for its diversity, culture, and cutting-edge projects. What You’ll Be Doing Work within a dedicated DevOps team to provide environments and tooling to support development and testing. Automate serverless integrations using APIs to streamline communication between systems. Configure and manage key DevOps tools such as GitLab, Jenkins, SmartBear, SonarCube, and performance/security testing tools. Build automated pipelines that support Continuous Integration and Continuous Testing. Implement Infrastructure as Code using tools such as CloudFormation, AWS CDK, Terraform, and Ansible. Set up monitoring and alerting solutions using platforms like CloudWatch, AppDynamics, Kibana, Splunk, or Prometheus. Work with RESTful APIs to integrate automation within pipelines and scripts. Support Linux environment configuration and administration. Write scripts using languages such as Python, Node.js, TypeScript, PowerShell, or Bash. Skills & Experience Required Strong, hands-on experience in CI/CD tools and practices. Knowledge of Infrastructure as Code tools such as CloudFormation, AWS CDK, and Terraform. Experience with automated testing and Quality Assurance tooling. Familiarity with cloud technologies (public or private) and virtualisation. Understanding of RESTful API usage within DevOps processes. Experience working in Agile or Lean development environments. Strong Linux administration skills. Proficiency in at least one scripting language (e.g., Python, Bash, PowerShell, Node.js, TypeScript). Desirable Experience Experience introducing DevOps practices to new teams or projects. Background in defining DevOps roadmaps for enterprise environments. Experience contributing to technical architecture for large-scale systems. Understanding of virtual network configuration or performance testing. What’s in It for You Competitive salary 25 days’ annual leave Private medical insurance 3 additional paid days each year for charitable work Opportunities to work with the latest technologies and global experts A supportive environment that encourages growth, creativity, and innovation Flexibility and mobility to work onsite with clients when needed About the Company You’ll join a global, industry-leading professional services organisation known for its innovation, diverse workforce, and commitment to delivering value across more than 40 industries. With a vast international network and a strong culture of inclusion, the company offers endless opportunities to advance your career while making a meaningful impact. Reference: AMC/JWA/DOENEW Postcode: NE1 #jawa TPBN1_UKTJ

Contract

We have a fantastic contract opportunity for an experienced Tridium BMS Commissioning Engineer to join an exciting and prestigious project in London. On offer is an initial 6 month contract (with the potential to extend), c£40 - £48 per hour, and the opportunity to work on one of London’s most interesting new projects in central London

The BMS Commissioning Engineer position:-

As a BMS Commissioning Engineer, you will have fantastic experience and knowledge of commissioning Building Management Systems, in particular Tridium Niagara. You will be required to perform software modifications and full commissioning. The project is in central London and is a very prestigious refurbishment of a historical building. The project is a mixed use development incorporating a hotel, high end luxury residences, and shops and will be using state of the art new smart building technology.

Key skills of the BMS Commissioning Engineer:-

Exceptional technical knowledge and experience of the BMS sector.
Proven experience commissioning BMS systems
Experience of commissioning with Tridium Niagara
CSCS Skill card or equivalent
Benefits of the BMS Commissioning Engineer:-

Fantastic rate of £40 - £48 per hour, depending on experience.
Weekly pay outside IR35
Opportunity to work with a key player in the BMS industry, and to work on future exciting projects.
Do you think you have what it takes to be our next Tridium BMS Commissioning Engineer?

For more information on this exciting contract position call Heather Cole at Team BMS (a division of Team Resourcing) on (phone number removed) or click “Apply now”.

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Reference – HC(phone number removed)

London

National travel required

Up to £90k

Current hands on technical ability essential, Experience with high growth and acquisitions is highly desirable.

Microsoft365, Azure, InTune, Hybrid Cloud

Benefits:

25 days holiday plus bank

Car allowance

Annual bonus scheme

I am recruiting for a Head of Infrastructure position that will require travel to London once or twice per week, as well as travelling nationally as needed.

You will initially be required to travel more frequently for the first few months and once settled in role there will be an expectation of a minimum of 3 days in office or travelling per week.

This role is diverse and will require up to date hands on technical experience as well as strategic leadership responsibilities.

The company is expanding at pace, so any experience you have with mergers and acquisitions will be very useful.

You will be accountable for Infrastructure, User support, Cyber Security standards, Cloud and On Prem hybrid environment, Disaster recovery, service delivery, Governance, Risk and Compliance.

There will be an element of travel required each week, so a full UK driving license is required.

You will travel as needed to various sites across the business.

You will act as the primary technical authority and provide clear instruction to your reports as well as stakeholders, ensuring that standards are met and upheld throughout the business.

They currently outsource a lot of helpdesk support to MSP partners.

I am looking for current hands on infrastructure experience to muck in and do it yourself, if and when needed as well as leadership experience within a high growth and fast paced business.

Technology stack:

Hybrid environment

Microsoft365

Microsoft InTune

Azure

Experience needed:

Managing Hybrid Cloud and On Prem environments

Management of third party vendors and MSPs.

Networking

Cyber Security

Identity Access Management

Onboarding and offboarding acquisitions.

Oversight and optimisation of budgets

Excellent stakeholder communication.

Desirable Experience:

Cyber Essentials Plus

ISO27001

ITIL V4

Experience in Engineering or Service environments

The roadmap includes:

Implementation of ISO27001 standards

Ensuring all entities meet Cyber Essentials Plus

Continuous maintenance and improvement focus

Stabilise, standardise and implement Infrastructure across the business

Post Acquisition Integration, ensuring operational resilience at all times.

This post requires a full UK driving license.

This is an urgent vacancy, please apply quoting reference AR(phone number removed) in order to be considered.

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If you are interested in this position please click ‘apply’.

Hunter Selection Limited is a recruitment consultancy with offices UK wide, specialising in permanent & contract roles within Engineering & Manufacturing, IT & Digital, Science & Technology and Service & Sales sectors.

Please note as we receive a high level of applications we can only respond to applicants whose skills & qualifications are suitable for this position. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010.

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A global professional services organisation is looking for an experienced Network Team Lead to join their IT function on an initial 6-month fixed-term contract in Glasgow (hybrid). The organisation: This is a great opportunity to step into a leadership role within a well-established global environment, managing a team of five network engineers while helping ensure the smooth delivery of core network services. The Global Network team manages LAN, WAN, Firewall and Internet access technologies across the business, and this role will play a key part in leading day-to-day operations while ensuring BAU work and project activity are delivered effectively. The role: You'll manage a team based across Glasgow and London, overseeing workload allocation, monitoring performance against SLAs and acting as an escalation point for complex network issues. Working closely with other IT team leads and infrastructure teams, you'll ensure tasks are prioritised, processes are followed and work is delivered in line with business expectations. A large part of the role involves coordinating BAU work, managing task backlogs and supporting internal projects, while maintaining strong communication with stakeholders across the organisation. Although this is a people-focused leadership role, solid networking knowledge is important as you'll provide guidance and act as a senior escalation point. You'll ideally have: \* Experience leading or managing a network team \* Strong stakeholder management and communication skills \* Experience coordinating BAU work and internal IT projects \* Confidence handling escalations and complex issues \* Experience with Jira, ServiceNow or similar ITSM tools \* Strong organisational skills and ability to manage competing priorities The offer: The role is based in central Glasgow with hybrid working (3 days in the office), with occasional early morning calls with international teams. This is an initial 6-month FTC created due to increased workload. While an extension isn't guaranteed, it may be possible depending on business needs. They are offering a competitive salary (happy to discuss over a call). If this sounds of interest, please apply or contact Matt MacAlpine for more information. Cathcart Technology is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Can you Design, implement, and maintain robust, secure, and scalable network infrastructure solutions? Are you able to ensure high availability, performance, and security of bpha’s network systems while mentoring junior staff and collaborating across IT teams? Then we want to hear from you!

We’re looking for someone who can do all of the above and more! Take a look at our key responsibilities below, and if you think that sounds like you, why not apply!

Key Responsibilities

Design and develop network architecture strategies aligned with business needs and industry standards.
Implement and manage network security measures (firewalls, VPNs, IDS/IPS).
Configure and maintain routers, switches, wireless systems, and firewalls.
Deploy scalable, high-performance network solutions with minimal downtime.
Conduct regular network maintenance, updates, and upgrades.
Perform security audits and vulnerability assessments.
Respond to and mitigate network security incidents.
Automate network tasks and processes using scripting tools.
Maintain comprehensive network documentation and diagrams.
Collaborate with IT teams and third-party vendors on network-related projects.
Provide technical guidance and mentorship to team members.
Stay current with emerging network technologies and trends.

Key Performance Indicators

High network uptime and minimal downtime.
Successful delivery of network projects on time and within budget.
Zero or minimal security breaches.
Positive stakeholder feedback on network performance and documentation.
Effective automation and continuous improvement of network processes.
Accurate and timely documentation updates.
Strong collaboration and communication across teams.

Essential Skills & Attributes

Logical and analytical problem-solving skills.
Excellent communication and customer service skills.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and projects.
Strategic thinking and stakeholder management.
Adaptability and responsiveness to change.
Strong vendor relationship management.
Willingness to travel to remote sites as needed.

Essential Experience & Knowledge

Proven experience as a Senior Network Engineer.
Proficiency in network protocols (TCP/IP, BGP, OSPF).
Hands-on experience with Cisco, Meraki, Fortinet, NETGEAR, ZYXEL.
Experience with SD-WAN technologies and network security tools.
Strong background in Microsoft Azure and automation tools.
Experience leading network projects and scripting for automation.

Desirable Experience

Windows Server administration.
Experience with Amazon AWS or other cloud platforms.
Familiarity with Agile methodologies (Scrum) or project management (PRINCE2, APM).
ITIL Foundation certification.

Qualifications

Relevant degree or equivalent experience.
Certifications such as CCNP, CCIE, or equivalent (Essential).
Full clean driving license (Essential).

Please note that we reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a sufficient number of applications or find a suitable candidate before the advertised closing date. We encourage interested applicants to apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment

Lead Engineer – London Liverpool Street - FM Service Provider – £50,000 per annum

CBW are currently recruiting for a Lead Engineer to oversee a modern multi-storey office building with several floors of workspace, meeting rooms, and facilities, based near Liverpool Street, London. You will take ownership of daily maintenance operations, with a strong focus on delivering an effective Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) programme. The Lead Engineer will also be responsible for managing one engineer, ensuring smooth coordination of all mechanical and electrical (M&E) activities throughout the building.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

Manage agreed KPIs and SLAs alongside the Supervisor
Arrange and oversee specialist subcontractors
Manage reports and site logbooks in partnership with the Contract Manager and Supervisor
Ensure all documentation is current and audit-ready
Attend client meetings as required
Lighting: small installations, fault-finding, lamp replacements, etc.
Carry out emergency lighting and fire alarm testing
Air conditioning maintenance: AHUs / FCUs (filter changes, cleaning, basic checks)
Monitor and adjust BMS as required (e.g., hot/cold calls)
Maintain all statutory compliance requirementsHours

Monday to Friday
08:00 to 17:00
Overtime available Requirements

Electrical or Mechanical qualification (NVQ/City & Guilds Level 2/3 or equivalent)
Multi-skilled with a strong commercial building maintenance background
Client-facing, professional and presentable
Hard-working, honest and reliablePlease send your CV to Katie at CBW Staffing Solutions for more information

This job is with State Street, an inclusive employer and a member of myGwork – the largest global platform for the LGBTQ+ business community. Please do not contact the recruiter directly.

Role Summary:

We are seeking a skilled DevOps Engineer to collaborate with our development and operations teams to design, implement, and manage scalable infrastructure and deployment pipelines. The ideal candidate will have experience with cloud platforms, CI/CD processes, automation, and monitoring tools, with a strong emphasis on optimizing system performance and ensuring reliable, secure, and efficient deployments. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to build robust, scalable, and secure digital asset products that meet our business and technical requirements.

Role Description:

Design and Implement CI/CD Pipelines:  Develop, maintain, and optimize continuous integration and continuous deployment pipelines to streamline the development and release processes.

Infrastructure Management:  Manage and maintain cloud-based infrastructure on Azure Cloud Platform, including provisioning, configuration, and automation of resources.

Automation and Scripting:  Create and manage automation scripts for deployment, configuration, and monitoring using tools such as Ansible, Terraform, or Puppet.

Monitoring and Troubleshooting:  Implement monitoring solutions to ensure system health and performance. Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to applications, systems, and infrastructure.

Collaboration:  Work closely with development, QA, and operations teams to understand requirements, deliver solutions, and address technical challenges.

Security and Compliance:  Ensure best practices for security, compliance, and data protection across all systems and processes.

Documentation:  Create and maintain clear documentation for infrastructure, deployment processes, and best practices.

Performance Optimization:  Analyze system performance and implement improvements to enhance the efficiency and scalability of applications and infrastructure.

Core/Must have skills :

Proven track record of managing and deploying applications and infrastructure.

Cloud Platforms:  Proficiency in Azure cloud services.

CI/CD Tools:  Experience with Harness, GitLab CI, GitHub Actions, or similar tools.

Configuration Management:  Knowledge of tools such as Ansible, Chef, Puppet, or SaltStack.

Infrastructure as Code:  Experience with Terraform, CloudFormation, or similar tools.

Scripting Languages: Proficiency in scripting languages like Bash, Python, or Ruby.

Containers and Orchestration:  Familiarity with Docker, Kubernetes, or OpenShift.

Version Control Systems:  Experience with Git or other version control systems.

Monitoring and Logging:  Knowledge of monitoring tools like Prometheus, Grafana, ELK Stack, or similar.

Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks or projects.

Good to have skills

Certifications:  Cloud certifications (AWS Certified DevOps Engineer, Azure DevOps Solutions Expert, etc.) are a plus.

Additional Experience:  Experience with microservices architecture and API management.

About State Street Across the globe, institutional investors rely on us to help them manage risk, respond to challenges, and drive performance and profitability. We keep our clients at the heart of everything we do, and smart, engaged employees are essential to our continued success.

We are committed to fostering an environment where every employee feels valued and empowered to reach their full potential. As an essential partner in our shared success, you’ll benefit from inclusive development opportunities, flexible work-life support, paid volunteer days, and vibrant employee networks that keep you connected to what matters most. Join us in shaping the future.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we consider all qualified applicants for all positions without regard to race, creed, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, age, disability, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, citizenship, marital status, domestic partnership or civil union status, familial status, military and veteran status, and other characteristics protected by applicable law.

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Site Reliability Engineer

6 Months contract

Overview

We are looking for a proactive and technically strong SRE Engineer to join a leading Investment clients operations team on a contract basis. This role blends cloud engineering, automation, monitoring, and structured operational support.

You will play a key role in maintaining platform reliability, improving automation, strengthening observability, and ensuring operational best practice across our Microsoft Azure environment.

This position is ideal for someone who enjoys solving complex problems, automating repetitive tasks, and working within a well-structured ITIL-aligned operations environment.

Key Responsibilities

Design, develop, and maintain automation solutions using PowerShell to optimise workflows and improve operational efficiency

Monitor platform performance, availability, and security using tools such as Datadog

Support and maintain Microsoft Azure services, including governance, networking, and security configurations

Manage and support identity and endpoint services including:

Microsoft Intune

Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD)

Active Directory (Group Policy, user lifecycle, device management, conditional access)

Participate in Incident and Change Management processes aligned to ITIL best practices

Investigate, diagnose, and resolve technical issues using structured troubleshooting methods

Contribute to continuous improvement of operational processes, documentation, and automation tooling

Work within defined SLAs, escalation paths, and change controls

Technical Skills & Experience

Essential

Strong PowerShell scripting experience for automation and infrastructure tooling

Hands-on experience with monitoring and observability platforms (preferably Datadog)

Solid working knowledge of Microsoft Azure services, governance, networking, and security

Practical experience with:

Microsoft Intune

Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD)

Active Directory (Group Policy, identity lifecycle, device management)

Experience working in structured operations or support environments with defined SLAs and change management controls

Good understanding of ITIL principles, particularly Incident and Change Management

Desirable

Experience improving monitoring maturity and observability practices

Experience implementing automation to reduce operational overhead

Exposure to security best practices in cloud environments

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Senior DevOps Engineer London Hybrid Benefits: As well as offering a competitive salary of up to £100,000, youll receive: Dental and health insurance Life assurance and income protection Share options Generous holiday allowance Strong progression opportunities About the Role The Senior DevOps Engineer will support the design, development, and maintenance of cloud infrastructure and deployment pipelines. Youll ensure systems are secure, scalable, and efficient, while working closely with product teams to architect solutions and drive best practices. Key Responsibilities Manage and evolve cloud infrastructure Maintain and improve deployment pipelines Ensure security and resilience across all systems Support product squads with infrastructure guidance Recommend improvements to tooling and architecture About You Experience working with large-scale infrastructure systems Strong knowledge of AWS, Azure, or GCP Experience with Docker or Kubernetes Excellent scripting/automation skills (Python, Bash, Ansible, etc.) Familiarity with CI/CD tools such as CircleCI, Codeship, Fastlane or Bitrise This role follows an in-person collaboration model with 3 days a week in the office. If youre a skilled DevOps Engineer looking to make an impact in a scaling, technology-driven environment, wed love to hear from you. Please note that we are unable to offer sponsorship for this position therefore all applicants must have the right to work in the UK without sponsorship. Bright Purple is an equal opportunities employer: we are proud to work with clients who share our values of diversity and inclusion in our industry . TPBN1\_UKTJ

Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced OpenShift Architecture and Migration Design Specialist to lead the design, planning, and execution of enterprise OpenShift architecture and migration strategies.

The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in Red Hat OpenShift, Kubernetes, container platforms, and cloud-native architecture, along with strong experience integrating OpenShift environments with VMware and Pure Storage infrastructures.

This role will focus on designing scalable, secure, and resilient OpenShift environments and ensuring smooth migration of applications and workloads with minimal disruption.

Key ResponsibilitiesOpenShift Architecture Design

• Design and implement enterprise-grade OpenShift architecture, including cluster topology, networking, and storage.
• Define best practices for OpenShift cluster deployment, including multi-zone and multi-region architectures.
• Ensure solutions meet high availability, fault tolerance, and disaster recovery requirements.
• Provide architectural guidance for containerized platforms and Kubernetes-based workloads.

Migration Planning & Execution

• Assess existing infrastructure, workloads, and applications for migration readiness.
• Develop detailed migration strategies including containerization, workload migration, and data transfer.
• Execute migration plans ensuring minimal downtime and operational disruption.
• Identify migration risks and implement mitigation strategies.

VMware & Pure Storage Integration

• Design OpenShift deployments integrated with VMware environments.
• Utilize VMware technologies such as vSphere, vCenter, and NSX for optimized deployments.
• Configure and manage Pure Storage solutions (FlashArray, FlashBlade) to support OpenShift workloads.
• Ensure performance optimization and compatibility across OpenShift, VMware, and storage infrastructure.

CI/CD & DevOps Integration

• Design and implement CI/CD pipelines optimized for OpenShift environments.
• Integrate DevOps workflows and automation tools for continuous deployment.
• Automate deployment, scaling, and monitoring processes to streamline software delivery.

Scalability & Security

• Design solutions that support scalability and future workload growth.
• Implement security best practices, including:
• Role-Based Access Control (RBAC)
• Network policies
• Encryption
• Conduct security reviews and compliance audits for OpenShift environments.

Collaboration & Documentation

• Work closely with DevOps, development, and infrastructure teams.
• Provide architecture documentation, migration guides, and operational runbooks.
• Offer technical guidance and training to teams on OpenShift and Kubernetes best practices.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Strong hands-on experience with Red Hat OpenShift (OCP) architecture and deployment.
• Deep knowledge of Kubernetes, containerization, and orchestration platforms.
• Expertise with VMware technologies (vSphere, vCenter, NSX).
• Hands-on experience with Pure Storage platforms such as FlashArray and FlashBlade.
• Strong understanding of networking concepts including ingress, DNS, and load balancing.
• Experience with persistent storage, dynamic provisioning, and container storage solutions.
• Hands-on experience with CI/CD tools such as Jenkins, GitHub, or ArgoCD.
• Experience implementing DevOps workflows in container environments.
• Strong knowledge of high availability, scalability, and security architecture.

CCTV Network Engineer (Synectics VMS) - Central West London

Location: Central West London
Job Type: Contract - 1 month

Start date: ASAP
Rate: £350 - £500 Per day inside IR35

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced CCTV Network Engineer with strong technical skills in Synectics VMS, IP camera programming, and network switch configuration. This role supports critical security infrastructure in Central West London, ensuring high system availability and exceptional performance.

You will be responsible for deploying, configuring, and maintaining enterprise-grade CCTV systems, particularly Synectics Synergy, as well as building robust, secure video networks.

Key Responsibilities

CCTV & VMS Responsibilities

• Install, configure, and maintain Synectics Synergy VMS, including servers, workstations, and storage.
• Program, configure, and commission IP cameras (fixed, PTZ, dome, thermal) including IP addressing, stream configuration, analytics setup, and firmware upgrades.
• Perform system diagnostics, resolve recording issues, and monitor overall system health.

Network & Switch Configuration

• Configure and maintain network switches (Cisco, HP, Juniper or similar) including:

• VLAN configuration

• Multicast / IGMP snooping

• QoS for video traffic

• Spanning Tree

• PoE provisioning for CCTV infrastructure

Support fibre and copper CCTV network backbones across the site.Ensure secure network segmentation to protect CCTV systems.

Deployment & Commissioning

• Lead onsite installation of cameras, switches, encoders, and network infrastructure.
• Perform acceptance testing (FAT/SAT) and produce technical documentation.
• Work with Projects and Security teams to roll out system upgrades and expansions.

Maintenance & Support

• Conduct preventative maintenance checks across the system.
• Maintain accurate asset lists, network diagrams, and configuration files.

Skills & Experience

Essential

• Strong hands-on experience with Synectics VMS (Synergy).
• Proven ability to program and configure IP CCTV cameras.
• Solid understanding of IP networking, especially within CCTV environments.
• Experience configuring network switches.
• Ability to troubleshoot software, hardware, and network issues independently.
• Knowledge of Windows Server environments.

Desirable

• Synectics technical certifications.
• CCNA, Network+, or equivalent networking qualification.
• Experience with video analytics or LPR/ANPR systems.
• Understanding of GDPR and CCTV data-handling standards.

Personal Attributes

• Strong communicator with the ability to work across technical and security teams.
• Analytical thinker with excellent troubleshooting skills.
• Highly organised and detail-driven.
• Comfortable working on-site across Central West London locations.

Siemens supports applications from a diverse talent pool. We welcome the opportunity to discuss flexibility requirements. If you require any reasonable adjustments to be made to enable you to participate in the recruitment process, please contact us on 0161 233 7603

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Since 1978, Rullion has been securing exceptional candidates for a range of clients; from large well-known brands, to SMEs and start-ups. As a family-owned business, Rullion’s approach is credible and honest, focused on building long-lasting relationships with both clients and candidates.

Rullion is a forward-thinking recruitment company that specialises in providing a wide range of talent consultancy services to a diverse client base; from small start-ups to large household names.

Rullion celebrates and supports diversity and is committed to ensuring equal opportunities for both employees and applicants.

Cloud Platform Network - Lead Engineer

A leading client is keen to recruit a Cloud & Platform Network Lead Engineer for their growing team in Belfast. You will oversee a team of technical engineers and see this as a prime opportunity to pursue a management opportunity. You will set direction and standards and provide technical hands-on leadership capabilities. You will implement highly scalable, secure and cutting-edge, cloud-based solutions. This is a key opportunity to assist in the design, deployment, and management of cloud infrastructure on Azure. You will collaborate with product owners, developers, key stakeholders (at all levels) and data engineers. Your creativity and technical prowess will drive the design, automation, and continuous improvement of our platforms processes and services.

The role enables you to:

• Manage and maintain the firm’s network infrastructure on-premises and cloud environments.
• Deploy and create scalable cloud solutions, collaborating closely with development teams to architect and implement reliable and scalable cloud solutions using Azure services
• Designing Cloud Architecture: Planning and developing cloud structures that meet organisation strategies, focusing on scalability, performance and security
• Create and maintain solution documentation for cloud network security
• Manage and maintain the firm’s vulnerability management solutions and remediate vulnerabilities in line with the firm’s policies.
• Lead a team of technical engineers.
• Ensure that all infrastructure is patched in line with the firm’s patching policy and scheduling of changes.
• Troubleshoot and fix Server edge connect related issues, recording all troubleshooting steps and information in the IT Service Management tool.
• Providing advanced technical support to other department teams
• Ensure all systems and services are proactively monitored using the tools utilised by the IT Department.
• Liaise with vendors and external partners
• Ensure that all and services have adequate BCDR protection in place.
• Ensure that all configurations are backed up in line with the firm’s backup policy.

Experience and Skills:- Ideally, you will demonstrate extensive experience of:

• Proven extensive knowledge of Azure adhering to best practices in Azure security.
• Background in Infrastructure/Network Administration/Dev Ops
• Extensive proven working experience of maintaining vulnerability management solutions and remediating system vulnerabilities.
• Experience configuring and troubleshooting dynamic routing protocols (e.g., BGP, OSPF)
• Experience configuring cloud networking types (VNET, Private Link, NSG, VPN Gateway/Express Route, WAF) Load Balancing (Application gateway, Azure Front Door)
• Experience with Zero Trust Networking Principles
• Experience with SD-WAN technologies
• Extensive Knowledge and experience of Microsoft Azure, AWS or other cloud computing technologies.
• Strong team player, time management, with excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Able to work independently and under pressure, as well as part of a wider team.
• Proven knowledge of Managing and maintaining cybersecurity products.
• Strong knowledge of security best practices and industry standard such as CIS and ISO27001.
• ITIL foundation certification or knowledge of ITIL processes.
• Meticulous attention to detail.
• Several years’ experiencein a similar role.

Desirable experience:

• Knowledge of Azure Tools including IAC tools such as Terraform
• Network Application load balancing products such as F5 or equivalent.
• Knowledge and Hands on experience of Microsoft Dynamics AX.

The Reward:

The company is keen to attract best-in-class people and are willing to offer highly competitive salary packages. An outstanding range of perks and benefits including healthcare (private medical, cash plan, dental insurance and more), pension, life assurance, income protection, critical illness cover, annual holidays and bank hols, cycle to work, gym discounts and more.

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Skills:
network engineer cloud platform engineer

Senior DevOps Engineer 6-month contract London/Remote SC Clearance Inside IR35

My Financial Customer is looking for a Senior DevOps Engineer to join a growing technology team responsible for maintaining and evolving a complex on-premise platform. This role will play a key part in ensuring the reliability, performance, and continuous improvement of the organisation s technical estate while supporting the delivery of new services.

This Senior DevOps Engineer is required to have experience with the following: Cloud Platform (Azure, AWS, or GCP), Kubernetes, IaC using Terraform and CI/CD pipelines.

Skills & Experience required from the Senior DevOps Engineer:

• Active SC Clearance
• Cloud Platforms (Azure, AWS, or GCP)
• Strong experience supporting production environments, including on-call support and release management.
• Hands-on experience with Kubernetes or OpenShift in on-premise environments.
• Proven background in Linux system administration
• Experience implementing Infrastructure as Code, ideally using Terraform, integrated with CI/CD pipelines such as Jenkins.
• Observability platforms including logging, monitoring, and alerting tools such as ELK, Splunk, Prometheus, or Grafana.
• Experience improving DevOps tooling and contributing to technology roadmaps.
• Strong knowledge of Agile methodologies and modern DevOps practices.
• Experience working in the financial industry would be beneficial.

Key Responsibilities of the Senior DevOps Engineer:

• Support, maintain and enhance the organisation s core platform and supporting infrastructure.
• Manage the promotion of code across environments, ensuring safe and controlled releases from pre-production through to live.
• Champion continuous improvement and modern DevOps practices, helping teams adopt automation-first approaches across build, deployment, and release processes.
• Provide technical mentorship and guidance to engineers, sharing best practices and supporting professional development within the team.
• Collaborate with architects and solution designers to align technical delivery with long-term product and technology roadmaps.
• Lead incident management activities, coordinating major incident responses and ensuring effective communication with stakeholders.
• Support a 24/7 production environment, including participation in an on-call rota and out-of-hours release support when required.

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Contract VCF Architect, 2 days onsite, 3 days remote

6 months

Job Description:

We are seeking a skilled Contract VCF Architect with expertise in VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF) and associated technologies, including HCX, SRM, and SDDC, to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for designing, implementing, and optimising virtual cloud infrastructure solutions to meet our business needs.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and implement VMware Cloud Foundation architecture and solutions.- Utilise HCX (Hybrid Cloud Extension) to facilitate workload mobility across cloud environments.- Implement and manage Site Recovery Manager (SRM) for disaster recovery solutions.- Develop and optimise Software-Defined Data Centre (SDDC) strategies and deployments.- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align cloud architecture with business objectives.- Provide technical guidance and support for cloud infrastructure projects.- Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to VCF, HCX, SRM, and SDDC components.- Ensure compliance with industry standards and best practices in cloud architecture.

Required Skills and Qualifications:

• Proven experience as a VCF Architect or similar role.- Extensive knowledge of VMware Cloud Foundation architecture.- Hands-on experience with HCX, SRM, and SDDC technologies.- Strong understanding of cloud infrastructure and virtualisation concepts.- Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to work independently.- Effective communication and collaboration skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• VMware certifications (e.g., VCP, VCAP, VCDX) are a plus.- Experience in large-scale cloud migration projects.- Familiarity with additional VMware products and solutions.

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Contract HCX Consultant, London, Hybrid - 6 months We are seeking a skilled HCX Consultant for a contract position in London. The ideal candidate will be an expert in VMware HCX and possess strong experience with Site Recovery Manager (SRM) and Software-Defined Data Centre (SDDC) technologies. Responsibilities:- Design, implement, and manage VMware HCX solutions to facilitate seamless cloud migration and hybrid cloud environments.- Collaborate with clients to understand their infrastructure requirements and provide tailored solutions using HCX.- Integrate and optimise SRM and SDDC solutions to enhance system resilience and scalability.- Provide technical expertise and guidance during project planning, execution, and post-implementation support.- Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to HCX, SRM, and SDDC configurations and performance. Qualifications:- Proven experience as an HCX Consultant or similar role, with a deep understanding of VMware HCX.- Strong proficiency in SRM and SDDC technologies.- Experience with vRealize Network Insight (VRNI) is a plus.- Excellent communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.- Relevant certifications in VMware technologies are highly desirable. ECS Recruitment Group Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Contract SDDC Manager, London, Hybrid, 6 Months. Job Description: We are seeking an experienced SDDC Manager to oversee and execute upgrades from VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF) 9.0.2 to 9.1 and 5.2.2 to 9.1. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in ESXi/vCenter, NSX networking, and vSAN storage. Key Responsibilities: - Manage and execute the upgrade process for VCF environments from version 9.0.2 to 9.1 and 5.2.2 to 9.1.- Ensure minimal disruption and downtime during upgrades.- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure successful implementation and integration.- Monitor system performance post-upgrade and resolve any issues promptly.- Maintain documentation of processes and configurations. Required Skills and Experience: - Extensive experience with VMware ESXi and vCenter.- Proficient in NSX networking technologies.- Strong knowledge of vSAN storage solutions.- Proven track record of managing and executing complex upgrade projects.- Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.- Strong communication skills to collaborate with various stakeholders. Preferred Qualifications: - VMware certifications in relevant areas.- Experience with previous VCF upgrades.- Familiarity with automation tools and scripting. ECS Recruitment Group Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

We’re looking for a AWS Infrastructure Engineer to join us on a 12 month Fixed Term Basis.

IT is a busy department and technology plays a key part in enabling the Trust to deliver on its strategic objectives. Our vision is to equip the Trust with the technology we all need to do our jobs confidently.

Working collaboratively with all areas of the Trust, we focus on delivering the Trust’s priority information services at pace, focusing on the needs of our people and supporters. We are continuously improving and securing Trust information services and take great pride in what we do.

Please note the advertised salary is inclusive of a £10,000k reviewable market supplement. Your base salary will be £50,000 and you will receive the market supplement as an allowance on top, taking the total pay to £60,000.

Internally this role is known as Senior Web Ops Engineer.

What it’s like to work here

We work collaboratively across the Trust to deliver high-impact digital solutions at pace, always keeping the needs of our people and supporters at the centre of what we do. Our team is committed to continuous improvement, innovation, and the security of our digital services. We take great pride in the difference we make every day.

Your contractual location will be our head office in Swindon and there will be an expectation for you to attend the office. However, there is flexibility on where you are based at other times. You will be required to work at a National Trust location for 40-60% of your working week. This will be discussed in more detail at interview.

What you’ll be doing

Behind everything our Supporters see online, from our public websites and mobile application, is the Amazon Web Services (AWS) infrastructure delivered by the Digital Web Operations team. With a passion for automation, Infrastructure as Code (IaaC), resiliency and security at its heart, the team are responsible for deploying, managing and optimising servers, databases, services and applications across a range of environments from development to production.

We understand the big picture of how our systems relate to each other, facing and overcoming a broad spectrum of challenges using a breadth of tools and approaches. A culture of curiosity, problem solving, openness and pride in what we deliver is key to our success.

Our team brings together people with a variety of backgrounds, experiences and perspectives. We encourage ourselves and others to collaborate, to think big and strive to create an environment that supports not only our team members but the wider organisation too.

Who we’re looking for

Applications from National Trust redeployees are assessed against the minimum criteria for the role. In your application, please provide details of how you meet the minimum criteria below:

• Experience of IT Operations, ideally both Web Operations and Dev Ops; release and deployment management, operational support (ITIL- incident, change management and problem), and monitoring of services.
• Experience in delivering, implementing, and administrating solutions utilising a variety of cloud infrastructure (AWS & Azure). Commercial off the shelf (COTS) and open source packages.
• Knowledge and experiencing of information security, GDPR, control and threat mitigation.
• Problem solving ability to debug complex distributed applications, services and databases.
• Strong track record of teamwork, collaborative working, communications and stakeholder management.
• A knowledge and interest in technology delivery and how this enables the Trust’s core purpose and strategy.

Additional criteria for all other applications:

• A knowledge and interest in technology delivery and how this enables the Trust’s core purpose and strategy.

The package

The National Trust has the motto ‘For everyone, for ever’ at its heart. We’re working hard to create an inclusive culture, where everyone feels they belong. It’s important that our people reflect and represent the diversity of the communities and audiences we serve. We welcome and value difference, so when we say we’re for everyone, we want everyone to be welcome in our teams too.

• Substantial pension scheme of up to 10% basic salary

• Free entry to National Trust places for you, a guest and your children (under 18)

• Rental deposit loan scheme

• Season ticket loan

• EV car lease scheme (for roles that meet the salary criteria)

• Perks at work discounts such as gym memberships, shopping discount codes, cinema discounts

• Holiday allowance up to 32 days relating to length of service, plus holiday purchase scheme, subject to meeting minimum criteria.

• Flexible working whenever possible

• Employee assistance programme

• Free parking at most Trust places

Fire & Intruder Engineer Multi-Skilled Excellent OTE & Overtime

Location: Northern Ireland (primarily Belfast & surrounding areas)
Salary: £34,000 -£38,000 basic
OTE: £50,000+
Industry: Fire & Security Systems

About the Role

We re recruiting a Fire & Intruder Engineer to join a well-established and growing engineering team. This role suits a multi-skilled engineer with a bias towards either Fire or Intruder, although single-discipline engineers (Fire only or Intruder only) are also encouraged to apply.

The position covers service and installation, primarily across Belfast and the wider Northern Ireland region.

Benefits Fire & Intruder Engineer

• Competitive basic salary up to £38,000
• Strong OTE (£50,000+) with revenue-based bonus scheme
• Unlimited overtime (subject to demand)
• Double-time overtime:

• Sundays
• After midnight
• Before 6/7am

• Company van provided (optional personal use)
• Paid travel time (30-minute deduction each way)
• 20 days holiday plus your birthday off, rising with length of service
• Call-out rota 1 in 12 (low call-out volume)
• Sick pay
• Standard working hours: 8:30am 5:00pm (30-minute lunch)

Responsibilities - Fire & Intruder Engineer

As a Fire & Intruder Engineer, your role will include:

• Servicing, installation, and commissioning of fire and/or intruder systems
• Working across commercial and residential sites
• Fault finding, maintenance, and system upgrades
• Participating in the call-out rota when required
• Ensuring compliance with industry and safety standards
• Delivering high-quality workmanship and customer service

Requirements - Fire & Intruder Engineer

• Experience in Fire and/or Intruder systems
• Multi-skilled preferred, but single-discipline engineers considered
• Service, install, or commissioning background
• Full UK driving licence
• Comfortable working across Northern Ireland, especially Belfast

(No specific manufacturer experience required)

Why Join?

This is an excellent opportunity to join a respected, growing business offering:

• Realistic high OTEs
• Consistent overtime opportunities
• A manageable call-out rota
• Long-term career stability and progression
• A supportive, well-established engineering team

Apply Now

If you’re an experienced Fire & Intruder Engineer based in or near Belfast or Northern Ireland, this is your chance to join a company offering strong earning potential, work-life balance, and long-term progression.

Azure, PaaS, App Service, Azure SQL Database, IaC, Terraform, Application Gateway, API Management Due to continued growth, this leading edge organisation is looking to the market for an Azure Specialist to join their expanding infrastructure team. On this occasion they are actively seeking an DEVOPS ENGINEER who is ready to hit the ground running and has a proven track record of implementing Azure Infrastructure / Platform solutions from the ground up. This position is Hybrid and you will be required to work in the West Midlands offices 2 days per week To be considered you must have a strong Azure infrastructure and Platform background and come with 3 years demonstrable hands on Azure DevOps engineering experience, specifically App Service, API Management, Azure SQL Database, Databricks, Storage Accounts and ServiceBus. As well as strong knowledge of Infrastructure as Code using TerraForm and Scripting. Working closely with the key stakeholders, you will be responsible for translating the solution design to create, implement and maintain the Azure Infrastructure and Network solution, deploy new features and continuously improve performance and automation. At this level you will obviously be expected to demonstrate superb communication skills both verbally and written, along with the ability to work collaboratively in agile, cross functional teams and develop excellent working relationships with Key Stakeholders at all levels

Rullion are currently looking for a CCTV Engineer to cover for a minimum of a month in Knightsbridge.

Key Responsibilities

CCTV & VMS Responsibilities

• Install, configure, and maintain Synectics Synergy VMS, including servers, workstations, and storage.
• Program, configure, and commission IP cameras (fixed, PTZ, dome, thermal) including IP addressing, stream configuration, analytics setup, and firmware upgrades.
• Perform system diagnostics, resolve recording issues, and monitor overall system health.

Network & Switch Configuration

• Configure and maintain network switches (Cisco, HP, Juniper or similar) including:
  • VLAN configuration
  • Multicast / IGMP snooping
  • QoS for video traffic
  • Spanning Tree
  • PoE provisioning for CCTV infrastructure
• Support fibre and copper CCTV network backbones across the site.
• Ensure secure network segmentation to protect CCTV systems.

Deployment & Commissioning

• Lead onsite installation of cameras, switches, encoders, and network infrastructure.
• Perform acceptance testing (FAT/SAT) and produce technical documentation.
• Work with Projects and Security teams to roll out system upgrades and expansions.

Maintenance & Support

• Conduct preventative maintenance checks across the system.
• Maintain accurate asset lists, network diagrams, and configuration files.

If you are interested and readily available, please click apply!