Here at Whitbread, we are looking for a hands-on and experienced Cloud Engineer – DevOps (Azure) to join our platform team, focused on building and managing scalable, secure, and automated infrastructure across a multi-cloud environment.

This role is ideal for someone with deep experience in cloud development, Kubernetes, and Terraform, who enjoys enabling application teams through reliable and self-service platform tooling.

Role:Cloud Engineer

Salary:£80,000 depending on experience

Contract Type:Full time,Permanent

Location:Holborn, London  (Hybrid, 3 days per week in office)

Why You’ll Love It Here

• Healthcare: Individual & Family BUPA healthcare
• 10% matched pension
• Discounts: Up to 60% discount on Premier Inn stays and 25% discount on our Restaurant brand
• Annual Incentive of up to 20% Bonus

Check out all our benefits here: https://www.whitbreadcareers.com/about-us/benefits/

What you’ll be doing:

As a Cloud Engineer within our platform team, you will design, build, and manage cloud infrastructure across Azure using infrastructure as code (e.g., Terraform, Bicep).

You will be responsible for ensuring infrastructure aligns with the Well-Architected Framework (Azure), incorporating best practices for reliability, security, cost-efficiency, and performance. Alongside the above, you will operate and manage Kubernetes clusters (EKS, AKS), including upgrades, configuration, networking, and security as well as host and maintain internal developer tooling and shared services within Kubernetes or cloud-native environments.

What you’ll need:

• Must have strong hands-on experience with Azure cloud services, infrastructure, and networking.
• Extensive experience of Cloud Development
• Proficiency with writing Terraform from scratch
• Expertise in Kubernetes (EKS, AKS), including deployment management, RBAC, networking, and autoscaling.
• Extensive experience coding Terraform and Kubernetes as opposed to maintaining.

Be part of our Technology Team at Whitbread

Through collaboration, passion and hiring the smartest minds, our Technology team builds products and services that are used by 38,000 of us at Whitbread and millions of guests. Everything from an eCommerce website that handles £2 billion in transactions per year, applications that are scalable across our 1,200 hotel and restaurants, devices that enable our teams and guests to have a seamless experience, all whilst keeping data secure. Together we’re building the hotel of the future.

Role/Job title: AVD engineer with TerraformWork Location: Primary location Wokingham. 3 days onsite mandatory.Any other working conditions - travel/on call/shifts: Required to travel to office for Adhoc requests.The RoleAn Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD) Engineer with Terraform expertise designs, automates, and manages secure VDI environments using Infrastructure as Code (IaC). Key responsibilities include deploying host pools, configuring FSLogix profiles, and automating Azure networking/storage via Terraform scripts within CI/CD pipelines to ensure scalability and compliance.Essential skills/knowledge/experience: (Up to 10, Avoid repetition) Good knowledge and hands on experience in Terraform
Terraform Expertise: Hands-on experience with Terraform, including writing custom modules, managing state files (remote backend), and Terraform Cloud/Enterprise.
Strong hands-on experience installing and configuring Azure Virtual Desktop including host pools AVD images and scaling
Good hands-on experience azure infra as service and infrastructure as code (Terraform)
Strong knowledge and understanding of Azure Virtual desktop solution.
Capacity planning, in coordination with AVD Architecture & Engineering
Strong hands-on experience on Azure Virtual Desktop Operational Support
Analyse system performance indicators and recommend improvement actions for Azure AVD based production configuration.
Have good knowledge of Azure AVD publishing applications web server load balancing Resource Manager License Management
Manage and deploy updates via Azure update manager
Update the AVD image based on business requirements provided by client, including monthly security patches, updates required to support a client enterprise release and version upgrades of software that has been operationalized.
Creating, updating, and responding to Monitors of the AVD environment
Service Restoration activities not requiring privileged access (incident management, system troubleshooting, performing Elevating access activities, escalating actions requiring Privileged Access to client team members)
Very good hands-on experience on Group Policy management
Good understanding on cloud License management
Very good hands-on experience cloud concept Azure Virtualization, Azure Networking, Azure Identity and Azure Storage
Manage and maintain identity, security, compliance, and protected user devices.
Printing on Azure Virtual Desktop using Universal Print
Good hands-on experience on User profile management product, Roaming Profile, Fslogix and OneDrive
Good hands-on experience in automating upgradation/migration, remediation, jobs, report tasks by using creating PowerShell CLI script and PowerShell and Batch scripts.
Create all necessary documentation including system standards, run books, and more Research.
Should be aware of an App Layering solution like Flex App MSIX App attach etc.

Cardiff | £50,000 - £60,000 | Hybrid (2/3 days onsite) The Opportunity We're supporting a fast-scaling SaaS organisation looking for an experienced DevOps Engineer to play a critical role in deploying, monitoring, and operating production systems serving tens of thousands of users. This is a high-impact position, directly influencing customer experience, system reliability, and overall company growth. You'll work within an agile engineering function using modern tooling including AWS, Terraform, Kubernetes and Ansible. What You'll Be Doing Providing technical thought leadership across Engineering & Architecture Designing and maintaining Infrastructure as Code across dev & prod Building robust observability and monitoring frameworks Supporting uptime/SLAs Designing and maintaining Kubernetes clusters (advanced configuration) Designing and maintaining Kafka clusters (including DR & scaling strategy) Building and optimising CI/CD pipelines Identifying infrastructure vulnerabilities and improving resilience What We're Looking For 3+ years DevOps experience in a SaaS environment Strong AWS expertise Advanced Kubernetes administration Advanced Kafka administration (DR, topic scaling, performance tuning) Infrastructure as Code (Terraform essential) Config management (Ansible, Chef or Puppet) CI/CD tooling (Git, Jenkins or GitHub Actions) Distributed systems knowledge Strong networking knowledge (TCP/UDP, SSL, firewalls) Security-first mindset Prior development experience (ideal) What's On Offer Hybrid working (2/3 days onsite) Benefits Include: Enhanced parental leave Generous annual leave Healthcare plan Cycle-to-work scheme Pension with employer contribution Life assurance (3x salary) Rewards & discounts programme LinkedIn Learning licence Ready to Apply? Contact Lewis Allen or apply to find out more. Please apply with a CV and a cover letter outlining why you're perfect for the role. Know someone great for the job? We offer a referral scheme-just get in touch! Note: We do our best to respond to every application, but due to volume, we can't always guarantee it. If you haven't heard back within 7 days, unfortunately, you haven't been successful this time. Keep an eye on our site for new opportunities

Azure Cloud Engineer (SC Cleared) London (Hybrid) 6 Month Contract to £550/day-£600/day (Inside IR35) Azure Cloud Infrastructure Engineer needed with active SC Security Clearance, AZURE Terraform code. 6 Month Contract based in Central London (Hybrid). Start ASAP in March 2026. Hybrid Working - 2 days/week remote (WFH), and 3 days/week working on-site from the London office. A chance to work with a leading global IT and Digital transformation business specialising in Government projects: Experienced Azure Cloud Engineer required to support cloud transformation programme. Must have in-depth experienced in AZURE Terraform code, GitHub Actions, implementation of both CI/CD.                                                                                          Hands-on experience in Software Development. Experience implementing or maintaining a CI/CD pipeline using Github Actions, Terraform, and Azure. Good working knowledge of PowerShell, SQL of the installation and configuration of Windows based systems. Provide automated testing as you develop and Strong written and verbal communication skills. Experience of Agile methods, Azure DevOps, CI/CD pipeline maintenance + automation scripting, also strongly preferred. Ability to plan, schedule and manage a demanding workload.  Experienced in mentoring and training junior engineers. Desirable:  Experience implementing or maintaining a CI/CD pipeline using Github Actions, Terraform, and Azure. Azure Monitoring.  Software development experience using C# and SQL Server. Packer, Kubernetes, AKS, Flux or Helm Banking / Financial Services domain experience preferred. Must hold active SC Security Clearance used on a project within the past 12 Months

Hybrid 4 days in Central London

£85k plus 20% bonus plus excellent benefits

An established, fast-growing organisation is looking for aLead Network Engineerto own the design and operation of its network infrastructure, this is across both on-prem and cloud environments.

Youll be the technical lead for network architecture, security and performance, working with Cisco/Meraki on-prem and Azure native networking in the cloud.

The role

• Design, configure and maintain enterprise networks (Cisco & Meraki routers, switches, firewalls, Wi-Fi, VPN)
• Design and manageAzure networking and security(VNets, NSGs, Firewalls, VPN/ExpressRoute, App Gateways, Load Balancers)
• Monitor and optimise performance and availability; troubleshoot complex connectivity issues
• Manage network security policies, firewalls and IDS/IPS; support vulnerability assessments and incident response
• Integrate on-prem and cloud as ahybrid network, working closely with cloud and infrastructure teams
• Maintain documentation and evaluate and introduce new technologies

About you

• 7+ years experiencedesigning and managing office / enterprise networks in multi-site environments
• Expert knowledge of IP networking, SD-WAN, VPNs, subnetting and network segmentation
• Strong hands-on experience withCisco & Meraki(deployment, config, troubleshooting)
• Proven track record withhybrid on-prem + Azurenetwork architectures and security services (Azure Virtual WAN, Firewall, NSGs, VPN Gateway, Load Balancer, WAF)
• Comfortable with network monitoring tools (e.g. SolarWinds, Meraki Dashboard, Cisco Prime, Azure Monitor)
• Confident managing third-party providers; familiarity with ISO 27001 / NIST / GDPR is a plus
• Degree in a relevant field or equivalent experience;CCNP/CCNA, Meraki Specialist, and/or Azure Network/Securitycertifications strongly preferred

Sound like you? Please get your CV over to us ASAP

World-changing careers, enabled by Johnson Matthey.

With over 200 years of history, join us and help accelerate the transition to net zero.

As an Infrastructure Architect, you will shape the global infrastructure and operations strategy while leading long-term roadmaps across cloud, database, and data centre capabilities. This role ensures every domain aligns with the global IT vision, maximizes reuse and interoperability, and delivers measurable business outcomes.

Your work will directly support JM’s mission as a global leader in sustainable technologies, helping to transform energy systems and reduce carbon emissions to create a cleaner, brighter future.

The role:

As Infrastructure Architect, you will help drive our goals by:

Leads the creation and execution of global cloud, database, and data centre strategies aligned to transformation and cost-optimization goals.
Drives continuous improvement using options analysis to prioritize work based on value, relevance, and future-fit across the estate.
Maintains a capability-level view to identify overlaps, gaps, and opportunities for consolidation, innovation, and simplification.
Produces and maintains key architecture artefacts (e.g., As-Is views, roadmaps, target/reference architectures, HLDs) and represents architecture in governance forums.
Ensures compliance with technical governance, data security, and regulatory requirements, conducting risk analysis and defining mitigation strategies.
Acts as a trusted advisor, facilitating technical discussions, clearly communicating architectures, and promoting reusable architecture assets across technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Key skills that will help you succeed in this role:

Strong technical foundation (5-10 years) with readiness to step into a first architecture role.
Broad infrastructure expertise across virtualization, compute, storage, cloud (Azure), databases (SQL/Oracle), backup, monitoring, and patching.
IT security knowledge applicable to infrastructure and solution design.
Technical leadership experience on programmes and projects.
Stakeholder management & ability to build consensus across diverse technologies.
Understanding of OT environments (e.g., ISA-95, OG-86, IEC 62443).
What we offer:

We make sure salaries are fair, competitive and aligned to individual roles, experience and responsibilities. We are also supportive of hybrid and flexible working and where applicable, offer life, medical and other benefits that support our employees’ financial and physical wellbeing, such as:

Retirement savings
Share plans
Saving accounts
Life and disability insurance
Commuter allowances and loans
Medical plans / health assessments
Fitness discountsReady to make a meaningful impact on your career and the environment? Join us and help shape a sustainable future while advancing your career!

At JM, inclusivity is central to our values. We create an environment where everyone can thrive, embracing diverse perspectives to tackle challenges and ensure all colleagues feel valued and connected.

For any queries or accessibility requirements, please contact (url removed). We will work with you to make suitable adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process. All conversations are confidential, and your feedback is welcome to help us provide an accessible and positive recruitment experience.

Closing date for applications: This job advertisement will be posted for a minimum of 2 weeks, early application is advised.

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Johnson Matthey Plc is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, religion or belief

Senior Identity & Access Management EngineerUp to £90k + 15% Annual BonusBasingstoke, Hampshire Hybrid (23 days per week)

middle has partnered with a global enterprise organisation to hire anSenior (IAM) Identity & Access Management Engineer, who will take ownership of the on-premises Active Directoryestate within a complex hybrid identity environment. There will be crossover across Microsoft Entra ID and Active Directory, working closely with cloud and infrastructure teams to evolve the broader IAM strategy.

In this role, you will have the independence to identify and implement new technologies, process improvements and automation across the identity domain. Youll have the opportunity to build a robust, modern and secure IAM platform that can automate, protect and scale across the enterprise.

The Role

• Lead modernisation and optimisation of the enterprise Active Directory infrastructure
• Drive improvements across hybrid identity (on-prem ? cloud synchronisation and source of authority evolution)
• Design and deliver complex identity infrastructure projects (e.g. certificate authority rollout, domain consolidation, authentication modernisation)
• Evaluate and implement modern authentication methods such as FIDO2
• Support identity integration across manufacturing and operational technology (OT) environments
• Lead identity infrastructure initiatives end-to-end, owning delivery from initial concept and design through to implementation and operational handover
• Collaborate on identity infrastructure pipelines and automation
• Contribute to strategic and roadmap decisions for the enterprise IAM estate
• Mentor junior engineers and shape identity engineering standards
• Manage stakeholders across IT, OT, Senior Leadership, Information Security, Cyber, Cloud Infrastructure, and third-party vendors

The Ideal CandidateMust Have:

• Extensive enterprise-level experience across Microsoft Entra ID and Active Directory, covering architecture, implementation, governance and roadmap ownership
• Proven architectural background in designing identity infrastructure solutions
• Experience delivering identity modernisation at scale
• Track record leading complex identity infrastructure projects from inception to completion
• Experience operating within large, global enterprise environments
• Enterprise-level Joiner, Mover, Leaver (JML) automation integrations
• Strong understanding of IAM security principles, including governance, least privilege, Zero Trust, modern authentication, and alignment to recognised security frameworks
• Experience delivering Privileged Access Management (PAM) solutions at scale
• Strong stakeholder communication skills
• Ability to mentor and elevate junior engineers

Nice to Have:

• Exposure to FIDO2 or modern passwordless authentication methods
• Experience with ManageEngine or Delinea
• Identity-related certifications

Why Join?

• Opportunity to modernise a large-scale enterprise Active Directory estate with significant improvement potential
• Work across both traditional IT and complex manufacturing/OT environments
• Influence long-term hybrid identity strategy
• Operate at enterprise scale with real architectural impact

You must already have the right to work in the UK. No sponsorship is available.
Principal IAM Engineer, Active Directory Architect, Enterprise Identity Engineer, Hybrid Identity Architect, Identity Infrastructure Lead, Senior IAM Engineer, Identity Security Engineer.

Structured Cabling Engineer contract in Dunfermline

DCS Recruitment currently seek an experienced structured cabling engineer in Dunfermline on behalf of a national client.

Vacancies: 2

Individuals and teams are equally encouraged to get in touch.

Start Monday 2nd March

Duration: 3 weeks

M-F day shifts

This contract will involve moves, adds, and changes, of commercial network infrastructure and its structured cabling.

The ideal candidate will:

• Hold a valid CSCS/ECS/Equivalent - preferably an industry related card e.g. datacoms, network infrastructure, cabling installer
• Have a minimum of 2 years industry experience as a data cabling installer
• Be able to provide relevant work references prior to start
• Installation of structured cabling and network hardware in a commercial setting

Call Melanie on (phone number removed) (option 2) or apply online to receive a call back.

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

My client has an excellent opportunity for a data centre engineer to join their team on a permanent basis. The company are looking for somebody who is keen to learn develop and progress within the organisation.

This role will be responsible for repairs, physical installations as well as for the escorts requested by customers. You will be handling all incoming customer service requests and ensuring SLA’s and agreed KPIs are achieved to ensure outstanding customer satisfaction. The role will ensure 24/7 support in the data centre operations and representing the local facility team during out of business hours and acting as first level support.

They are looking for somebody who has a vast amount of experience within a relevant field (datacenter, telecommunications, IT or electrical) with experience with electrical wiring, networks, optical fiber installations and dark fiber who is happy to work independently, show initiative and proactivity on site.

Based in Hayes

• Upto 58,000 + bonus
• Continental Shift
• Permanent
• No callout
• Good Pension Scheme
• Overtime available at 1.5x
• Cycle to work scheme
• Ill health cover
• Opportunity to progress within the company

To avoid missing out on this excellent opportunity please apply online, or for further information please contact Tarik Bell-Ross on (url removed)

RG Setsquare is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

Senior Software Engineer - Bazel / Java

We are seeking a collaborative and curious backend Engineer to help drive and develop the next generation of developer infrastructure and tooling as we establish a unified, robust and scalable monorepo ecosystem for all engineers at Spotify

This role helps to support VCS and CI systems in addition to a Fleet Management product for helping developers at our client manage large scale software changes. In the last year, we have invested a huge amount of time and effort into the next steps of that and our migration towards monorepos.

The role is located in our Platform Developer Experience (PDX) R&D Studio. The PDX R&D Studio oversees and owns cross discipline infrastructure that cuts across all engineering at our clent including our VCS, CI systems and beyond.

YOU MUST HAVE EXPERIENCE WITH BAZEL TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS ROLE

Role Duties

Bring your experience and knowledge of working with Bazel and scaling monorepos to millions of lines of code to help us rethink the future of backend engineering at Spotify

Help us migrate to, in addition to own and maintain Bazel and any related abstractions built to improve the developer experience

Collaborate with our adjacent infrastructure teams across the company to develop what a best in class monorepo experience means

Essential Skills

• Strong passion for making developers highly productive
• Experience developing and maintaining tools for large monorepo-based codebases
• Excellent problem solving skills
• Experience working with the Bazel build system and its ecosystem (e.g: rulesets such as rules_jvm_external, IntelliJ Bazel plugin, etc.)
• Fluency in Java, Python, Starlark and TypeScript

This contract role can be worked fully renmotely but you must be based in the UK. I have interview slots ready to be filled so dont delay and apply ASAP to be considered.

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

Up to 58,000 plus excellent pension and holiday entitlement
Hybrid - 2 days on site - Manchester
About the Role

I’m working with a Manchester-based public sector organisation who are seeking a cyber security engineer to work alongside security architects and project teams on exciting projects, implementations and designs.

This role comes with excellent training and progression opportunities, and is therefore a great opportunity for someone looking to take their security engineering skillset into the projects, design and architecture space.

The ideal candidate will have an understanding of architecture and secure by design principles, and will have experience implementing security controls and integrating security engineering best practices and into agile and DevOps processes.

Key Responsibilities

• Working alongside security architects and project teams to assess designs, uncover potential risks, and integrate security best practice
• Taking responsibility for deploying security controls across projects and operational environments
• Configuring assets across a multi-cloud environment
• Converting architectural designs into practical actions and processes
• Integrating security into agile and DevSecOps processes
• Ensuring projects and designs are secure by design, and being actively involved in creating and implementing the controls to ensure this is the case
• Monitor emerging trends and technologies, evaluating their potential for future adoption within the security strategy.
• Apply foundational security principles to new technologies and unconventional scenarios while enabling organisational objectives.

What We’re Looking For

• SIEM/SOAR: Proficiency in SIEM concepts, data source integration, and creating SOAR runbooks.
• Security Stack: Hands-on with EDR, XDR, WAF, and email security solutions.
• Preferred Vendors: Experience with Crowdstrike, Palo Alto, and the Microsoft Defender suite is highly beneficial.
• Emerging Tech: Awareness of AI security risks and familiarity with DevSecOps practices.
• Infrastructure & System Security: Proficient in identifying and mitigating vulnerabilities within system hardware, software, and infrastructure components.
• Identity & Access Management (IAM): Practical expertise in PIM, PAM, RBAC, concepts and their real-world application.
• Network & Data Security: Proficiency in firewalls, encryption (data at rest and in transit), and how to defend against malware across enterprise services.
• Security Architecture & Design: Ability to translate high-level architectural designs into practical, low-level technical solutions while ensuring they are “secure by design”.
• Cloud & Endpoint Security: Developing expertise in cloud technologies and securing diverse platforms including Windows, Linux, and macOS.
• M365: Experience in improving Secure Score and recommending securing products like SharePoint Online.
• Assurance: Experience in assuring deployments met security design.

Package

• Up to 58,000 per annum
• 29 days annual leave excluding bank holidays
• 21% pension
• Career development opportunities and access to accredited qualifications
• Additional benefits available

What to do now
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Role: Rubrik IT Engineer - Rubrik Backup and Hybrid Cloud Protection

Location: Central London (Hybrid)

Duration: 3 Months +

Day rate: 600 Inside IR35

Clearance: SC or eligiable for clearance

Role Overview
We are seeking a highly capable IT Engineer with deep subject matter expertise in Rubrik data protection technologies. The successful candidate will take ownership of the end to end backup and recovery lifecycle across our on premises infrastructure, Microsoft Azure footprint, and Office 365 workloads.

Key Responsibilities
Strategic and operational delivery
Lead the configuration, optimisation, and administration of Rubrik clusters across hybrid environments.
Ensure comprehensive backup coverage for physical servers, virtualised platforms, Azure workloads, and Office 365 tenants.
Conduct regular resilience reviews and steer corrective actions.
Own backup policies, SLAs, retention schedules, immutability controls, and compliance frameworks.

Operational excellence
Perform routine health checks, troubleshooting, and remediation.
Respond to backup and restore incidents and complete root cause analysis.
Oversee patching, upgrades, and feature enablement.
Maintain documentation of backup architectures and DR processes.

Stakeholder engagement
Collaborate with Cloud, Infrastructure, and Cyber Security teams.
Support audits, projects, and initiatives requiring backup expertise.
Communicate technical information clearly.

Essential Skills
Proven Rubrik experience.
Strong understanding of hybrid infrastructure.
Experience protecting Azure and Office 365 workloads through Rubrik.
Strong troubleshooting ability and governance understanding.

Desirable Skills
Experience with other enterprise backup suites.
API integration exposure.
Disaster recovery planning.

Professional Attributes
Methodical and governed by best practice.
Confident decision maker.
High accountability.
Strong interpersonal skills.

Qualifications
Rubrik certifications or equivalent experience.
Microsoft Azure or Office 365 certifications.

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

IT Support Technician / 1st Line Helpdesk Evesham office based £25,000 - £27,000 per annum + Competitive Benefits, Monday - Friday, 9:00 - 5:00

Are you the person your friends and family call when their Wi-Fi drops or their laptop freezes? Whether you are a recent IT Graduate or a self-taught tech enthusiast looking for your first professional break, this IT Support Technician vacancy offers the perfect platform to launch your career.

We are not looking for someone to simply “log tickets”; we want an IT Support Technician who is eager to learn how to build and maintain the systems of the future.

What You’ll Be Doing
Forget being stuck on the phone all day. Our support is managed via email and face-to-face interaction. As our IT Support Assistant, you will be the hero on the ground:

• The First Contact: You will triage and resolve tech queries. Sometimes you will fix things remotely; other times you will head to a colleague’s desk to solve the problem in person.
• Building the Tech: You will learn to build laptops from scratch, swap out hardware, and manage high-spec devices.
• System Mastery: You will get hands-on experience with Microsoft 365, Azure, Active Directory, and even our CRM (Dynamics).
• Your Voice Matters: You will join weekly project meetings. As the IT Support Technician, your ideas will be heard because if you see a process that could be improved, we want to hear about it.

Why You’ll Love It

• Growth is Guaranteed: As the company expands across Europe, your role will too. Whether you eventually want to move into Infrastructure Development, 2nd Line Support, or Service Management, they will provide the roadmap to get you there.
• Supportive Culture: They are ambitious and professional, but also friendly and collaborative. They look after their people which is why so many employees stay for the long term.

Who Are You?
The company hires for attitude and train for skill. You might be an IT Graduate, or perhaps you are someone who has spent six months on a basic service desk and is ready for more responsibility.

As the IT Support Assistant, you will need:

• Excellent Communication: You will be talking to everyone from our warehouse team to the Managing Director. You must be approachable, professional, and patient.
• A Natural Curiosity: You should be someone who enjoys taking things apart to see how they work and experimenting with new software.
• A Desire to Develop: You do not need to know everything yet, but you must have a hunger to learn. If you have completed a basic IT course or an ITIL foundation, that would be a significant advantage.

Working for a family-rooted business who are currently modernising our entire digital world and moving to the cloud and refreshing their infrastructure.

If you have a logical mind, a passion for problem-solving, and a friendly approach, this IT Support Assistant role is the ideal next step for you.

Apply now for a confidential conversation.

Rate: 550 per day, DoE
Location: London - 3 days per week onsite
Duration: 6 months initially

Your New Role
We are seeking a Senior Network Engineer with strong experience in broadcast IP environments to join a high-performance infrastructure team. This role will focus on the design, implementation and ongoing support of highly available network infrastructure supporting live broadcast and production environments.

This is not a standard enterprise networking role. Experience with SMPTE ST 2110, PTP timing, multicast networking and Arista hardware is essential.

Your Responsibilities
Network Design and Implementation
Design, deploy, configure and maintain scalable and resilient LAN, WAN and WiFi infrastructure.
Ensure high availability and performance across all network services supporting critical operations.

Broadcast and AV Integration
Support IP based and cloud-based broadcast workflows.
Ensure seamless connectivity for video and audio production systems, editing suites and transmission infrastructure.
Work extensively with SMPTE ST 2110, PTP timing, multicast and broadcast audio and video protocols.

Hardware Management
Install and configure enterprise grade networking hardware including routers, switches, load balancers and VPN solutions.
Strong hands-on experience with Arista switching platforms is required.

Performance Monitoring and Troubleshooting
Proactively monitor network performance using specialist tools.
Diagnose and resolve complex issues including latency, packet loss and bandwidth constraints in live environments.

Security and Compliance
Implement network security controls including segmentation and access policies.
Ensure alignment with organisational and industry security standards.

Collaboration and Cross Training
Work closely with infrastructure, systems and security teams as well as production and broadcast teams.
Contribute to knowledge sharing and cross training initiatives to strengthen overall team capability.

Documentation and Planning
Maintain detailed technical documentation including network diagrams, configuration records and disaster recovery procedures.

Operational Support
Provide second- and third-line support for critical network incidents.
Participate in an on-call rota supporting 24 by 7 operational requirements.

You Will Have
Strong experience as a Senior Network Engineer within broadcast or media environments.
Proven expertise with SMPTE ST 2110 workflows.
Deep understanding of PTP and multicast networking.
Hands on experience with Arista networking hardware.
Experience supporting high availability environments where downtime has significant operational impact.
Strong troubleshooting capability across complex IP networks.

Infrastructure Cloud Architect (Azure TOGAF Enterprise Architecture)

We are seeking an experienced Cloud Architect with strong enterprise architecture expertise, ideally TOGAF certified and deep hands-on Azure cloud experience. This role will lead the design, governance, and implementation of scalable, secure, and high-performing cloud solutions across infrastructure, applications, security, and DevOps.

You will play a key role in shaping cloud strategy, modernising legacy platforms, and ensuring alignment with enterprise architecture standards and security frameworks.

Key Responsibilities

• Define and govern cloud architecture strategy aligned to TOGAF principles
• Design and implement Azure-based solutions across IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS
• Lead cloud migration and transformation initiatives
• Architect secure enterprise solutions aligned with ISO27001 and Azure Security Benchmark
• Provide technical leadership across infrastructure, applications, networking, and DevOps
• Develop Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Terraform
• Ensure DevSecOps best practices using Azure DevOps
• Support hybrid infrastructure (on-prem & cloud integration)
• Collaborate with security, networking, and development teams to deliver resilient solutions

Required Technical Expertise

Cloud Platforms

• Microsoft Azure (IaaS, PaaS, SaaS)
• Microsoft 365 (M365)
• Azure DevOps
• Cloud Security & Governance

Applications & Platforms

• .NET Framework / .NET Core
• Microsoft Dynamics
• SQL Server
• SSRS
• M365 Apps
• Exchange
• SharePoint
• IIS
• Apache

Security

• OWASP
• Firewalls
• ISO27001
• Azure Security Benchmark
• Microsoft Defender
• zScaler
• CASB technologies

Networking

• Enterprise switching & routing
• MPLS
• ExpressRoute
• Azure Front Door
• Routing protocols
• Firewalls

Infrastructure

• VMware
• Windows Server ()
• Linux Server environments

Development & Delivery

• SDLC best practices
• Azure DevOps
• Infrastructure as Code (Terraform)

Role: AWS Migration Architect (DC Exit)

Location: London (Hrbrid role)

Role Summary

Lead a high-profile Data Centre (DC) Exit and orchestrate large-scale AWS migrations. Working in partnership with AWS Professional Services, you will own the migration architecture, Landing Zone maturity, and enterprise-level governance.

Key Responsibilities

• Migration Leadership: Own end-to-end migration waves using AWS MGN, Cloud Migration Factory (CMF), and DataSync.
• Landing Zone Architecture: Enhance multi-account governance using Landing Zone Accelerator (LZA), SCPs, and guardrails.
• Network Design: Develop scalable architectures incorporating Transit Gateway, hybrid connectivity, and segmentation.
• Resilience & DR: Define and automate DR/BCP strategies using Zerto and AWS Backup within an FCA-regulated framework.
• EUC Migration: Oversee the transition of RDS, AWS WorkSpaces, and EUC workloads.

Required Experience

• Certification: AWS Certified Solutions Architect (Professional or Specialty) is mandatory.
• Migration Track Record: Proven experience leading large-scale DC Exit programmes and server migrations.
• Technical Depth: Deep expertise in LZA, AWS-native migration tools, and enterprise networking.
• DR Expertise: Strong knowledge of disaster recovery patterns and Zerto orchestration.
• Stakeholder Management: Experience collaborating with AWS ProServe and influencing senior leadership.

Randstad Technologies Ltd is a leading specialist recruitment business for the IT & Engineering industries. Please note that due to 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. For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business.

Apprentice/Junior Network & Infrastructure Engineer

Location: Manchester, Greater Manchester, United Kingdom

Salary: £17,000 to £19,000 per annum

Type: Full-time, Permanent

About the Role

Are you passionate about technology and eager to build a rewarding career in networking and infrastructure? Join our dynamic team as an Apprentice/Junior Network & Infrastructure Engineer and play a vital role in supporting the growth and success of our operations across the North. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to develop their skills in a hands-on, supportive environment with clear pathways for progression.

Key Responsibilities

• Daily
• Work closely and supporting your lead engineer/mentor and assist on day to day basis work tasks
• College
• Attend college when required to learn the technical side of Networking and Infrastructure
• End Goal
• Become a qualified Network and infrastructure engineer

What We re Looking For

For development purposes the following knowledge, skills and experience are required.

• We re looking for someone that will fit into our company culture and contribute to the positive and aspirational environment we re so proud of. It s vital therefore that you have a positive can-do attitude and a strong customer centric and problem-solving attitude to delivering work.
• Good problem-solving skills and a methodical approach to troubleshooting.
• Ability to work well both independently and as part of a team.
• Good communication skills, both written and verbal, with a friendly and professional manner.
• If you d like to join our Apprenticeship programme BTEC Level 3, you ll need to have passed your GCSE in maths and English at grade 4 or above. The role will require you to be security cleared. It would be advantageous if you re security cleared, or hold an MOJ clearance but if not then you will need to be prepared to be put you through this clearance in order to carry out this role.
• As you ll be in a highly visible role, professionalism and excellent verbal and written communication skills are a must, and it goes without saying, being highly organised, punctual and energised by working in a fast-paced and exciting environment.
• You re comfortable with computers utilising programmes such as Microsoft, Outlook and MS project databases and working with network hardware and wireless toolkits.
• Previous experience or coursework in IT support, networking, or infrastructure is advantageous but not essential.
• Due to the role requiring SC Clearance you must be over 18.
• Must hold a valid Manual driving licence.

Benefits

• Competitive salary of £17,000 to £19,000 per annum.
• Comprehensive training and development opportunities including support for professional certifications.
• Clear career progression paths within a growing organisation.
• Generous holiday allowance plus bank holidays.
• Company pension scheme and other standard employee benefits.
• Opportunities to work with cutting-edge technologies across diverse IT projects.

About Us

North rewards employees with a competitive market salary and an excellent benefits package and offers fantastic opportunities for progression throughout the company. Further details of package on offer will be discussed at application stage. North is an equals opportunity employer, we celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

How to Apply

If you re ready to kick-start your career in network and infrastructure engineering and grow with us, please submit your CV and a cover letter outlining your interest and suitability for the role.

We look forward to welcoming you to our team!

The IT Manager will oversee the technology operations within the energy and natural resources sector, ensuring the efficient functioning of IT systems and infrastructure. This role is based in Hybrid Matlock and requires an individual with a strategic mindset and technical expertise to support and enhance business operations.

Client Details

The employer is a well-established organisation within the energy and natural resources industry. As a small-sized company, they are committed to maintaining high operational standards and utilising technology to drive efficiency and growth.

Description

• Oversee all IT operations and evaluate them according to established goals.
• Manage the installation, configuration, and maintenance of IT systems and networks.
• Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues to minimise downtime.
• Implement new technology solutions to enhance operational efficiency.
• Develop and enforce IT policies to ensure data security and compliance.
• Collaborate with other departments to understand and meet their technology needs.
• Monitor IT budgets and optimise expenses effectively.
• Provide leadership and guidance to the IT team.

Profile

A successful IT Manager should have:

• Strong technical knowledge of IT systems and networks.
• Proven experience in managing IT operations within a business environment.
• Familiarity with the energy and natural resources industry is advantageous.
• Excellent problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Ability to lead and motivate a team to achieve goals.
• Strong organisational and project management capabilities.
• Person Specification To be truly successful in this role, you will have: Essential:
• Proven experience in an IT Manager or similar leadership role.
• Strong technical knowledge across IT infrastructure, networks, and systems administration.
• Experience with Microsoft 365, Azure, cloud technologies, and cybersecurity best practices.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to manage and motivate a team.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Strong knowledge of data protection and IT compliance requirements. Desirable:
• Relevant professional certifications (e.g., ITIL, Microsoft Certified, CompTIA, Prince2).
• Experience managing IT projects from inception to delivery.
• Knowledge of ERP systems or other business-critical software.
• Knowledge of extraction industry

Job Offer

• Competitive salary ranging from 50,000 to 60,000 per annum + Benefits
• Hybrid working 2 - 3 days in Matlock
• Permanent position in a growing and stable organisation.
• Opportunity to work in the energy and natural resources industry in Matlock.
• Collaborative work environment with a focus on technology-driven solutions.

If you are an experienced IT professional ready to take on a challenging and rewarding role, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity in Matlock.

Location: Based from our Head Office, TR26
Salary: Competitive, DOE + Excellent Benefits!
Contract: Full time, Permanent

H Tempest Ltd is the nation s largest school photography company with over 500 employees.

Our Head Office and Laboratory is based in St Ives, Cornwall and our Photographers are resident throughout the UK.

We take photographs of children at playgroups and nurseries, primary and secondary schools and graduates at universities and colleges as well as the Armed Forces and Corporate Photography.

Do you want to join us

We are committed to making sure that H Tempest remains the best in the business and a great place to work. Our staff are the most important asset and therefore we will continue to invest in you!

We are seeking a motivated IT Technician to join our team with a solid foundation in IT support and troubleshooting.

You’ll play a key role in providing day-to-day technical assistance, maintaining hardware and software systems, and ensuring smooth IT operations across the organisation.

As our IT Technician you will:

• Provide first and second line IT support to end users, diagnosing and resolving hardware, software, and network issues in a timely manner.
• Set up, configure, and maintain desktops, laptops, printers, mobile devices, and other IT equipment.
• Manage user accounts, permissions, and access rights within Active Directory and other systems.
• Perform routine maintenance tasks, including system updates, patching, backups, and antivirus management.
• Maintain accurate records of IT assets, support tickets, and documentation of procedures and solutions.

In order to be successful in this role you must have / be:

• Proven experience in an IT support or IT Technician role.
• Strong knowledge of Windows operating systems, Microsoft 365, and common business applications.
• Hands-on experience with hardware troubleshooting, including desktops, laptops, and peripherals.
• Ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical staff.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to prioritise workload and manage multiple support requests effectively.

It would be great if you had:

• CompTIA A+ / ITIL Foundation or similar certification.
• Experience with networking fundamentals, including TCP/IP, DNS, and DHCP.
• Familiarity with cloud platforms such as Azure or AWS.
• Evidence of continuing professional development.

If you are passionate about providing excellent IT support, enjoy problem-solving, and want to be part of a collaborative team, we invite you to apply for this exciting opportunity.

Join us and help keep our technology running smoothly while making a meaningful impact on our organisation.

Click on APPLY today!

Location: Based from our Head Office, TR26
Salary: Competitive, DOE + Excellent Benefits!
Contract: Full time, Permanent

H Tempest Ltd is the nation s largest school photography company with over 500 employees.

Our Head Office and Laboratory is based in St Ives, Cornwall and our Photographers are resident throughout the UK.

We take photographs of children at playgroups and nurseries, primary and secondary schools and graduates at universities and colleges as well as the Armed Forces and Corporate Photography.

Do you want to join us

We are committed to making sure that H Tempest remains the best in the business and a great place to work. Our staff are the most important asset and therefore we will continue to invest in you!

We are seeking a talented IT Engineer to join our team with a strong background in Microsoft s Technology Stack.

You ll play a crucial role in maintaining and optimizing our IT infrastructure, supporting various systems, and contributing to new projects and implementations.

As our IT Engineer, you will:

• Work as part of the IT team to maintain and support the IT & Telecommunications environments, proactively monitor systems, and assist with new projects and implementations.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand data needs and provide technical solutions.
• Leverage cloud technologies for system deployment, management, and optimisation.
• Perform routine maintenance tasks, including backups, indexing, and query optimization.
• Stay abreast of industry trends and best practices to continually enhance IT capabilities.

In order to be successful in this role you must have / be:

• Significant experience working in a complex IT environment.
• High level of technical knowledge spanning server, storage, and Active Directory.
• Experience with various Cloud solutions, such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud.
• Ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical staff.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently without direct supervision, managing and supporting others to do the same.

It would be great if you had:

• Network+ / MSCE or similar certification.
• Experience with other database systems.
• Experience with Linux operating systems.
• Evidence of continuing professional development.

If you are passionate about IT infrastructure, system optimization, and enjoy tackling complex IT challenges, we invite you to apply for this exciting opportunity.

Join us in shaping the future of our IT infrastructure and make a meaningful impact on our organization.

Click on APPLY today!

Looking for a Senior Infrastructure Engineer role where you can genuinely take ownership of a secure, high-impact environment?

You ll join a technology business operating in the defence sector, delivering secure systems across multiple platforms - with security, resilience and compliance being central to everything they do.

You ll be responsible for maintaining and improving internal infrastructure across a predominantly Windows-based environment, with a mix of virtualisation and networking responsibilities like:

• Windows Server 2019/2022 administration
• Microsoft 365 management
• Hyper-V, VMware and Proxmox virtualisation
• Cisco and Palo Alto firewall support
• Linux systems
• Patch management and vulnerability remediation
• Backup and disaster recovery
• Infrastructure documentation and ISO compliance

Alongside standard BAU responsibilities, you’ll also get involved in project work, including spinning up VMs, firewall configuration, and improving internal platform security.

What you ll need:

• Strong Windows Server experience
• Active Directory, DHCP, DNS, Group Policy
• Firewall configuration experience
• Solid networking fundamentals (routing, switching, NAT, VPN)
• Exposure to Linux

Location: Tewkesbury - due to the nature of the industry and environment, the requirement is 5 days a week on site.
Salary: £50k-£55k

Security clearance (SC) is required. You must be a UK national and eligible to obtain clearance.

If you d like to work in a secure, technically interesting environment where your infrastructure expertise genuinely matters, apply today or contact Big Red Recruitment for a confidential discussion.
We are an equal opportunity recruitment company. This means we welcome applications from all suitably qualified people regardless of race, sex, disability, religion, sexual orientation or age.
We are particularly invested in Neurodiversity inclusion and offer reasonable adjustments in the interview process. Reasonable adjustments are changes that we can make in the interview process if your disability puts you at a disadvantage compared with others who are not disabled. If you would benefit from a reasonable adjustment in your interview process, please call or email one of our recruiters.