Bristow Holland is working with a growing business in Ipswich that is looking for an experienced 3rd Line Infrastructure Engineer to join their Technology Team.

In this key role, you’ll act as the escalation point for complex technical issues, ensuring IT systems remain secure, stable, and high-performing. You’ll be involved in troubleshooting critical incidents, supporting IT projects, and helping to strengthen the overall IT infrastructure while providing support to colleagues across the business.

Based at their modern office with hybrid working options, you’ll collaborate closely with Service Desk, 2nd Line teams, and project stakeholders to ensure technology runs smoothly and efficiently.

Key Responsibilities

* Act as the technical escalation point for complex IT incidents and system issues.

* Perform advanced troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and implement long-term solutions.

* Maintain and optimise IT infrastructure including servers, storage, networks, and security systems.

* Monitor system performance and proactively improve reliability and resilience.

* Provide specialist technical input on IT projects and new technology initiatives.

* Work alongside Service Desk and 2nd Line teams to share knowledge and enhance team capability.

* Ensure timely resolution of escalated tickets and adherence to service level agreements.

* Develop and maintain technical documentation, processes, and troubleshooting guides.

* Stay up to date with emerging technologies and industry best practices.

Requirements

Essential:

* Proven experience supporting IT at 2nd/3rd line level.

* Strong technical expertise in servers, networking, infrastructure, and security.

* Solid understanding of cyber security principles and best practices.

* Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to diagnose complex technical issues.

* Ability to work independently, prioritise tasks, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

* Flexibility to support out-of-hours incidents on a rota basis.

Desirable:

* Experience with SaaS, cloud services, or hosted environments.

* Familiarity with scripting or automation tools such as PowerShell, SQL, or Linux.

Technical Skills:

* Active Directory, Azure AD, Group Policy, Windows Server

* Virtualisation, SAN, enterprise backup

* Patch management, software deployment

* DNS, routing, VPN, endpoint protection, next-generation firewalls, email security

Up to £690 p/d Inside IR35
1-2 days a week in London
Must hold SC Clearance
Your new company
Hays are now looking for an experienced Azure Platform Engineer to help us integrate a mobile application with a Kubernetes‑based backend. This role requires a strong blend of cloud architecture expertise, DevOps maturity, and application integration capabilities. You’ll be the key link between mobile application needs and secure, scalable, cloud‑native infrastructure on Azure.

What You’ll Be Doing

Designing, deploying, and operating Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) environments that support mobile application workloads.
Integrating mobile applications with backend services using Azure API Management and related Azure integration components.
Building cloud‑native solutions using Azure Functions, Event Grid, Service Bus, and other Azure services.
Implementing secure and scalable networking patterns using VNets, private endpoints, Application Gateway, WAF, and load balancers.
Managing identity and access across platforms with Azure AD, Managed Identities, OAuth2, and OpenID Connect.
Creating and maintaining containerized microservices using Docker, Helm, Kustomize, or similar tools.
Implementing and optimising observability stacks with Prometheus, Grafana, OpenTelemetry, and Azure Monitor.
Collaborating with cross‑functional teams-including mobile developers, backend engineers, and security teams-to deliver end‑to‑end platform integrations.
What We’re Looking For

Strong experience working in Azure Cloud, particularly with AKS and cloud‑native patterns.
Proven background in containerization and managing production‑grade Kubernetes clusters.
Hands‑on experience with deployment templating tools such as Helm or Kustomize.
Solid understanding of Azure networking and security best practices.
Familiarity with service mesh technologies (e.g., Istio, Linkerd, Open Service Mesh).
Strong grasp of authentication and authorization standards (OAuth2, OIDC).
Experience implementing robust monitoring, logging, and tracing across distributed systems.
Ability to work closely with mobile engineering teams and translate app requirements into scalable cloud architectures.

If you currently hold SC Clearance and are interested in this role, click ‘apply now’ to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or send a copy of your CV

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Job Title: Virtualisation Consultant (VMware / Broadcom)

Location: Stockport – Fully On-Site
Company: R-com Consulting
Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience
Start Date: ASAP

Job Description

Urgent Hire – Virtualisation Consultant / Technical Consultant (VMware / Broadcom)

R-com Consulting is seeking an experienced Virtualisation Consultant to join our growing technical consulting team. This role is ideal for a hands-on technical professional with a strong background in VMware and Broadcom enterprise technologies, who enjoys solving complex problems and working closely with both clients and internal teams.

This is a fully office-based role in Stockport, working collaboratively with consultants and sales teams on live client projects. You will play a key role in supporting, designing, and maintaining virtualised environments across a range of customer infrastructures.

Key Responsibilities

• Support, maintain, and troubleshoot enterprise virtualisation environments

• Work directly with consultants and clients to diagnose and resolve technical issues

• Design, implement, and support VMware-based solutions

• Support lifecycle management and upgrades within virtualised platforms

• Apply change management and disaster recovery best practices in live environments

• Act as a trusted technical escalation point within the consulting team

• Contribute to documentation, best practice guidance, and continuous improvement

Essential Skills & Experience

Please ensure you meet most of the criteria below before applying:

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Minimum 3 years’ experience in a virtualisation, infrastructure, or technical consulting role.

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Strong experience with VMware technologies, including:

• VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF)

• vSphere (Standard and Enterprise editions)

• vSAN

• NSX

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Solid understanding of lifecycle management within virtualised environments

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Experience implementing change management and disaster recovery solutions

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Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving skills

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Comfortable working in a fast-paced consulting environment

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Willingness to work full-time on-site in Stockport when not visiting clients

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Occasional travel to client sites across the North West

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Full UK driving licence

Certifications (Preferred but Not Essential)

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Broadcom or VMware certifications (e.g. VCP or equivalent)

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Willingness to train and gain further certifications as required

What’s in It for You

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Competitive salary aligned to experience and technical capability

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Training and certification support

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Exposure to varied client environments and real-world technical challenges

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Opportunity to grow with a respected and expanding consulting business

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Immediate start available for the right candidate

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

-Casual dress

-Company pension

-Cycle to work scheme

-Free on-site parking

-Health & wellbeing programme

Work Authorisation

• Right to work in the United Kingdom (required)

• Work location: In person

Senior DevOps Engineer (Azure)
Permanent | Up to £70,000 | Remote-First (1 Day Per Month in Reading)
Are you ready to step into a role where you can make a genuine impact on how software is delivered — without being tied to the office?
This is a remote-first role, requiring just one day per month onsite in Reading.
We’re looking for a Senior DevOps Engineer who wants more responsibility and autonomy, and who is ready to help evolve a modern Azure-first DevOps environment supporting multiple development teams.
⚠️ Eligibility Requirement
Candidates must have the right to work in the UK without any form of sponsorship and be eligible for Security Clearance (SC).
The Role
You will contribute to and evolve the CI/CD and cloud platform, working closely with engineering and security teams to improve reliability, automation and delivery standards.
Responsibilities
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Contribute to and enhance CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps (YAML)
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Build and maintain Infrastructure-as-Code using Terraform
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Support the design of scalable Azure environments
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Improve release processes including blue/green and rollback strategies
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Implement monitoring, logging and alerting improvements
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Support incident response and root cause analysis
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Embed security controls within pipelines
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Collaborate with security teams on compliance and audit activities
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Work closely with developers to streamline delivery workflows
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Contribute to documentation, standards and DevOps best practices
Required Experience
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4+ years in DevOps or SRE roles
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Strong Azure and Azure DevOps experience
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Hands-on Terraform and CI/CD experience
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Experience supporting production environments
Technical Environment
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Azure (VNets, Private Link, App Gateway, Key Vault, ACR, AKS, App Insights, Entra ID/RBAC)
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Azure DevOps multi-stage YAML pipelines
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Terraform (modules, remote state)
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Docker and Kubernetes
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Git workflows
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PowerShell and/or Bash (Python or Go desirable)
What’s On Offer
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Salary up to £70,000
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Remote-first working (1 day per month in Reading)
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Investment in training and certifications
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Clear opportunity to grow responsibility and influence
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Supportive, collaborative culture
Ready to Take the Next Step?
If you’re a DevOps Engineer looking to step up into greater ownership and platform influence — without sacrificing flexibility — this is your opportunity.
Apply now or submit your CV to Jamie Smith at Ballantyne Technology.
Ballantyne Technology operates as an employment agency for its clients

• 6 month initial contract - extensions likely
• Hybrid - occasional travel to Corsham
• SC Cleared role

+Inside IR35

Key Skills:

• Orchestration
• AWS - Platform X
• VMWare

Description:
Responsible for the design and implementation of networked computer systems; plans; installs and configures the hardware and software used in a computer network and provides ongoing maintenance and technical support to users.

Skills Required
AWS (Platform-X)
Good knowledge of using and deploying to AWS
Good knowledge of Linux and Windows
Scripting - take scripts and implement
Engineering (installing packages)
Connecting AWS to other platforms
Understanding of Networks, LAN and WAN connectivity
Knowledge of working in an Agile environment
Firewall Rules re
WriteLow Level Designs and build documents with a view to ORR
Knowledge of VMware - VRA / VRO as well as Automation (Chef) and cloud templates
Knowledge of Service Now catalogue items useful

If you’d like to discuss this Orchestration Engineer in more detail, please send your updated CV to and I will get in touch.

Fire Alarm Engineer FM Service Provider London (Foot Mobile) £50,000 to £56,000 PAYE or CIS

Exciting opportunity to work for an established FM service provider based in London. CBW are currently recruiting for a Fire Alarm Engineer to work across seven high-end residential buildings, mainly around the Canary Wharf area. The successful candidate will have proven experience working on fire alarm and life safety systems, including PPMs, remedial works, fault-finding, testing, and general maintenance. In return, the company is offering a competitive salary of up to £56,000, overtime, and further technical training.

Package & Working Hours

• £50,000 £56,000 (depending on experience)
• £180 - £220 a day CIS (depending on experience)
• Overtime available
• Working hours: 7.30 17.00 Mon Thur & 7.30 16.00 Fridays
• £160 a month travel allowance
• 24 days holiday + bank holidays
• Private healthcare insurance
• Further fire alarm training and development
• Company pension

Key Responsibilities

• Carrying out fire alarm PPMs across residential buildings.

• Completing all remedial works identified through PPMs and inspections.

• Testing, commissioning, and fault-finding on fire alarm and life safety systems.

• Undertaking routine fire alarm testing and certification.

• Servicing and maintaining a range of fire and life safety systems including:

  • Conventional and addressable fire alarm systems
  • Emergency lighting interfaces
  • Fire panels, detectors, sounders, and call points

• Ensuring all work complies with current British Standards and fire safety regulations.

• Providing clear service reports and communicating recommendations to site management and clients.

Requirements

• Fire alarm qualification (e.g. FIA Units or equivalent)
• AOV experience very desirable
• Strong background working on fire alarm systems within building services or FM environments
• Experience carrying out fire alarm PPMs, repairs, testing, and fault-finding
• Knowledge of BS 5839 and fire safety compliance
• Must be able to provide copies of relevant trade certificates
• Ability to work independently across multiple sites
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and customer-facing skills

If you are interested in this role, please contact Alex Denton from CBW Staffing Solutions

Description

3rd Line Infrastructure Engineer

We are in search of a 3rd Line Infrastructure Engineer to join Leidos UK within the Defence Team, based Herefordshire.

In response to the success of the growing business, Leidos requires a number of 3rd Line Infrastructure Engineers to support this expansion by helping to create compelling solutions for our existing and future customers.

Responsibilities

The preferred candidate will be primary responsible for the operation and maintenance of MS System Centre Configuration Manager(SCCM)/ Microsoft Endpoint Configuration Manager (MECM) but also be demonstrate effective application of Infrastructure and extensive knowledge across a variety of technologies such as Microsoft Windows Server (including services such as AD, DNS, DHCP) and virtualisation (Hyper-V) , Microsoft Stack Technologies (Sharepoint, SQL Server, Skype for Business / Teams), networking technologies and storage.

The role will provide technical exposure variance across both outcomes-based project activities and operational (Business as Usual) support activities. The duties of the role will include on-site support and out of hours on call support.

You will be expected to contribute towards the creation and ongoing maintenance of technical documentation and provide material to support the project work or the operational support service.

Who do we need?

We are looking for someone with a passion for infrastructure, ideally from an operational support services background. You will be self-motivated and be able to work autonomously to achieve day to day objectives with significant results on project or operational deliverables, whilst also owning a variety of activities ensuring compliance with project milestones and customer KPI’s and SLA’s. You must be an effective communicator, comfortable directly engaging with customers and colleagues. You must also demonstrate an analytical and systematic approach to technical challenges.

Ideally, you will:

• Have excellent knowledge of MS System Centre Configuration Manager/ Microsoft Endpoint Configuration Manager (MECM);
• Have excellent knowledge of Virtualized Environments such as VMware and Hyper-V;
• Have excellent knowledge of Windows Server Environments, from Server 2003 – 2019, including OS build, AD, DNS, DHCP and GPO from design to implementation and support;
• Have good general knowledge of TCP/IP and networking technologies including load balancing and firewalls;
• Have good general knowledge of Microsoft stack technologies such as SharePoint, Skype for Business / Teams, MS SQL, MS System Centre (SCSM, SCOM, SCORCH), Office365, MS Exchange & CLI tooling such as PowerShell;
• Have good general knowledge of SAN storage technologies;
• Have excellent analysis and problem-solving skills, taking ownership of complex incidents ensuring these are resolved to the satisfaction of the customer;
• Possess excellent communication skills;
• Have experience of producing and updating technical documentation to a high standard.

Clearance requirements: DV

What we do for you:

At Leidos we are PASSIONATE about customer success, UNITED as a team and INSPIRED to make a difference. We offer meaningful and engaging careers, a collaborative culture, and support for your career goals, all while nurturing a healthy work-life balance.
We provide an employment package that attracts, develops and retains only the best in talent. Our reward scheme includes:
•    Contributory Pension Scheme
•    Private Medical Insurance
•    33 days Annual Leave (including public and privilege holidays)
•    Access to Flexible benefits (including life assurance, health schemes, gym memberships, annual buy and sell holidays and a cycle to work scheme)

•    Flexitime working Working

Commitment to Diversity:

We welcome applications from every part of the community and are committed to a truly diverse and inclusive culture.  We foster a sense of belonging, welcoming all perspectives and contributions, and providing equal access to opportunities and resources for everyone.  If you have a disability or need any reasonable adjustments during the application and selection stages please let us know, and we will respond in a way that best fits your needs.

Who We Are:

Leidos UK & EUROPE – we work to make the world safer, healthier, and more efficient through technology, engineering and science.

https://www.leidos.com/company/global/uk-europe

Leidos is a growing company delivering innovative technology and solutions focused on safeguarding critical capabilities and transformation in frontline services, our work in the United Kingdom includes addressing some of the most complex problems in defence, healthcare, government, safety and security, and transportation.

What Makes Us Different:

Purpose: you can use your passion and abilities at Leidos to keep the people you care about safe. We are at the forefront of machine learning, AI, cyber security and solutions. Using your skills in the technology frontline by helping to build a safer world.  You can inspire change.

Collaboration: having flexibility to do your job is one of our core benefits, enabling you to become part of our extraordinary team.  We have been empowering our people to work flexibly for years.  Whether you work from home, the office or on customer sites, we will give you the digital tools and the flexibility to work smarter and align your needs and ours.

People: Leidos empowers people from every background to be themselves and gives you the tools to learn new skills by enabling growth whilst developing. We believe that extraordinary people need opportunities to grow, to be inspired and to inspire others. At Leidos, we invest in technical academies, career rotations and a career development plans that enhance your future.

If you’re looking for comfort, keep scrolling. At Leidos, we outthink, outbuild, and outpace the status quo — because the mission demands it. We’re not hiring followers. We’re recruiting the ones who disrupt, provoke, and refuse to fail. Step 10 is ancient history. We’re already at step 30 — and moving faster than anyone else dares.

Original Posting:

For U.S. Positions: While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.

Pay Range:

£44,700.00-£57,300.00

The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.

About Leidos

Leidos is an industry and technology leader serving government and commercial customers with smarter, more efficient digital and mission innovations. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, with 47,000 global employees, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $16.7 billion for the fiscal year ended January 3, 2025. For more information, visit www.Leidos.com.

Pay and Benefits

Pay and benefits are fundamental to any career decision. That’s why we craft compensation packages that reflect the importance of the work we do for our customers. Employment benefits include competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave and Retirement. More details are available at www.leidos.com/careers/pay-benefits.

Securing Your Data

Beware of fake employment opportunities using Leidos’ name. Leidos will never ask you to provide payment-related information during any part of the employment application process (i.e., ask you for money), nor will Leidos ever advance money as part of the hiring process (i.e., send you a check or money order before doing any work). Further, Leidos will only communicate with you through emails that are generated by the Leidos.com automated system – never from free commercial services (e.g., Gmail, Yahoo, Hotmail) or via WhatsApp, Telegram, etc. If you received an email purporting to be from Leidos that asks for payment-related information or any other personal information (e.g., about you or your previous employer), and you are concerned about its legitimacy, please make us aware immediately by emailing us at LeidosCareersFraud@leidos.com.

If you believe you are the victim of a scam, contact your local law enforcement and report the incident to the U.S. Federal Trade Commission.

Commitment to Non-Discrimination

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Leidos will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws.

Senior/Principal Data Centre Engineer (Mechanical & Electrical Design)

The Role:

We are looking to appoint aSenior / Principal Mechanical & Electrical Data Centre Engineerwithproven, hands-on design experiencein mission-critical environments. This is atechnical engineering role, suited to someone who enjoys leading complex MEP designs and acting as a subject matter expert not a project management position.

You will be responsible for developing and delivering robust, resilient and efficient data centre designs, while also providing high-level technical advice to major global data centre clients. The role combines detailed engineering design with strategic advisory work that frequently leads into full design commissions.

Most projects are currently UK-based, with increasing involvement inEuropean projectsfor established international clients.

Our Data Centre Work:

Our data centre team works with major operators, developers and owners, including hyperscalers and colocation providers, on projects such as:

• New data centres up to 100MW
• Technical due diligence, feasibility studies and advisory reports
• Strategic asset replacement programmes
• Reviewing existing live data centres to increase capacity and resilience
• Design of MEP upgrades within operational facilities
• Compliance monitoring and performance reviews
• Preparation of detailedtechnical specifications and scopes of work
• Electricalprotection studiesand resilience assessments

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead themechanical and electrical designof data centre projects from concept through detailed design
• Produce and reviewhigh-quality technical design deliverables, calculations and reports
• Develop and challengeresilience, redundancy and capacity strategies(e.g. N, N+1, 2N)
• Review existing MEP systems and propose technically robust upgrade solutions
• Act as a senior technical advisor to clients on data centre infrastructure
• Provide technical oversight and guidance to other engineers
• Ensure compliance with relevant standards, codes and best practice
• Support advisory work that leads into detailed design without losing technical ownership
• Contribute to internal technical excellence and continuous improvement

This role is focused on engineering design leadership. While you will collaborate with project managers, you will not be expected to act in a project management capacity.About You

Essential:

• Degree-qualified in Mechanical, Electrical or Building Services Engineering (or equivalent)
• Extensivedata centre design experiencein a consulting engineering environment
• Demonstrable experience deliveringMEP designs for data centres, not just overseeing delivery
• Strong understanding of mission-critical MEP systems, including power, cooling and resilience
• Ability to lead technical design decisions and challenge assumptions
• Excellent technical reporting and communication skills
• Comfortable working directly with clients in a technical advisory capacity

Desirable:

• Experience of hyperscale and/or colocation data centres
• Experience undertaking or reviewingelectrical protection studies
• Chartered or working towards Chartered status (CIBSE, IET, IMechE or equivalent)
• Experience working on live operational data centre environments
• Exposure to European or international projects

What We Offer:

• A genuinelyengineering-led rolefocused on complex data centre design
• Exposure to high-profile, large-scale mission-critical projects
• The opportunity to influence technical strategy and standards
• Clear progression at Senior and Principal level based on technical excellence
• A collaborative consultancy environment that values deep technical expertise
• Flexible working and strong support for professional development

Data Cabling Engineer - £30,000- £40,000 - South West

An established infrastructure delivery business is expanding its engineering team and is seeking skilled Data Communications Engineers to support ongoing network and data centre projects across the UK. This role offers long-term work, varied sites, and the chance to be involved in large-scale, technically challenging installations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Carry out installation, termination, and certification of copper and fibre cabling systems.
• Build and install network cabinets, containment, basket, and trunking solutions.
• Rack, stack, and connect active and passive network hardware.
• Perform structured cabling testing and fault-finding using industry-standard test equipment.
• Work with project documentation, drawings, and method statements.
• Maintain high standards of workmanship while complying with site safety requirements.
• Collaborate with project managers and fellow engineers to meet delivery deadlines.

The Technology You’ll Be Working With:

• Copper cabling: Cat5e, Cat6, Cat6A
• Fibre cabling: OM3, OM4, OS2
• Network cabinets & containment systems
• Structured cabling standards and best practices
• Cable certification using Fluke DSX-5000

What’s Required:

• Hands-on experience in data communications or structured cabling roles.
• Valid ECS card.
• IPAF certification is beneficial but not mandatory.
• Strong understanding of copper and fibre installation standards.
• Ability to work independently or as part of a site team.

What’s On Offer:

• Company vehicle and fuel card.
• Competitive salary with overtime and performance-based incentives.
• Pension scheme and generous holiday allowance.
• Company mobile phone provided.
• Opportunities to work on major UK and European infrastructure projects.

Data Cabling - £30,000-£40,000 - South West

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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.

OpenShift Administrator (Automation & Lifecycle)

?? Location: Sheffield City Centre (Hybrid 60% office / 40% remote)
?? Contract Duration:8 Months (Until 30/11/2026)
?? Rate: Up to £400 per day (inside IR35)

Overview

We are recruiting an experienced OpenShift Administrator / Automation Engineer to support a large enterprise platform within the Banking & Financial Services sector.

This role suits candidates with experience working in highly regulated environments, ideally banking or financial services, where strong controls, security, and compliance are essential.

Key Responsibilities

• Automate infrastructure and platform processes to reduce manual intervention
• Develop and maintain automation for RedHat OpenShift environments
• Create, test, and support automation scripts (Python, PowerShell, Shell)
• Integrate automation with enterprise systems and REST APIs
• Identify automation opportunities in collaboration with stakeholders
• Ensure solutions are secure, scalable, and well-documented
• Monitor and troubleshoot automated workflows
• Track delivery and documentation using Jira and Confluence

Essential Skills & Experience

• 510 years experience in automation, platform, or infrastructure engineering
• Hands-on RedHat OpenShift administration (essential)
• Strong scripting skills: Python, PowerShell, Shell
• Container technologies: Docker, Kubernetes
• Automation tools: Ansible, Jenkins
• REST API integration
• Experience working in regulated enterprise environments
• Version control: Git / SVN
• Ability to work independently and manage deliverables

Ideal Candidate Background

• Previous experience in Banking or Financial Services
• Comfortable operating within strict governance, risk, and compliance frameworks
• Experience supporting large-scale, mission-critical platforms

Desirable

• ArgoCD / GitOps experience
• Test automation exposure (Selenium, PyTest, Robot Framework)
• Experience in DevOps or Agile delivery environments

Infrastructure Engineer - Contract role

VIQU IT are currently seeking an experienced Infrastructure Engineer to join a well-established organisation based in Portsmouth. This is a BAU focused role, supporting and maintaining a live environment whilst the organisation completes on-going project work.

The Infrastructure Engineer Role:

As an Infrastructure Engineer, you will be responsible for maintaining, supporting, and optimising the organisation s core infrastructure estate. You ll play a key role in ensuring high availability, performance, and security across the Windows-based environment.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys operational stability, proactive improvement, and hands-on infrastructure support within a Microsoft-centric environment.

The Infrastructure Engineer Responsibilities:

• Day-to-day support of Windows server infrastructure
• Administration of Microsoft technologies (Active Directory, Group Policy, DNS, DHCP)
• Management and support of virtual environments (VMware)
• Monitoring system performance and resolving infrastructure issues
• Supporting backup, patching, and upgrade processes
• Assisting with networking support and troubleshooting
• Maintaining security best practices across the environment

The Infrastructure Engineer Technical Skills & Experience:

Essential:

• Strong experience across the Microsoft Windows Server stack
• Active Directory administration
• VMware experience (build, support, and troubleshooting)
• Solid understanding of core networking principles (TCP/IP, VLANs, switching, firewalls)
• Experience working in a BAU / operational support environment

Desirable:

• Fortinet firewall experience
• Exposure to infrastructure security best practices
• Experience working within structured ITIL environments

This position requires regular onsite presence in Portsmouth, with the possibility of hybrid working once established in the role.

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

Do you know someone great? We ll thank you with up to £1,000 if your referral is successful (terms apply).

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3rd Line Storage Engineer

Must have an Active DV Clearance

An excellent opportunity has arisen for a 3rd Line Storage Engineer to support a secure, high profile government environment. You will work with a specialist 3rd line team and engineering functions to maintain, troubleshoot, and enhance storage and infrastructure services across a complex estate. This role is based in London and includes exposure to both legacy and modern technologies.

About the Role - 3rd Line Storage Engineer

• As a 3rd Line Storage Engineer, you will support users and engineering teams through incident management tooling while maintaining critical storage platforms and associated infrastructure.
• You will work with technologies including NetApp and other enterprise storage systems, supporting configuration, performance, resilience, and integration across the wider environment.
• The role includes supporting Microsoft and virtualisation platforms that interface with storage services, ensuring stable and secure operation across multi site domains.
• You will receive training on legacy components and contribute to upgrades, migrations, and optimisation activities.

What We’re Looking For - 3rd Line Storage Engineer

• Strong experience with enterprise storage platforms such as NetApp and a good understanding of storage protocols, clustering, HA, SOFS, DFS, and related storage services.
• Knowledge of Windows Server 2003 to 2022, Active Directory, Group Policy, and secure delegation structures.
• Understanding of DNS, DHCP, PKI, firewall controls, and SMTP proxy services.
• Experience with VMware, vCenter, ESXi, vMotion, HyperV, and virtualised infrastructures interacting with storage systems.
• Exposure to Citrix, App-V, cloud based services, PowerShell, MBAM, BitLocker, and VPN technologies.
• Desirable knowledge of cloud platforms, automation tooling, container technologies, and monitoring systems.
• Broader awareness of technologies such as Ansible, Puppet, Kubernetes, Docker, Elasticsearch, Linux, IaaS, and PaaS services.

Deliver secure and resilient storage services within a highly sensitive environment as a 3rd Line Storage Engineer.

To apply, please send your CV by pressing the apply button.

As a Senior Infrastructure Engineer you will be responsible for leading the planning, design, implementation, and maintenance of the organisation’s IT infrastructure, including servers, storage systems, networks, and cloud services.

This is a hands-on role. You will work closely with the internal IT team and external partners to ensure that the IT infrastructure is secure, reliable, and scalable to meet business needs.

You will also play a key role in strategic infrastructure planning and stakeholder management, providing technical expertise and guidance while collaborating with various departments to align IT infrastructure solutions with broader organisational objectives.

• Join a leading UK brand known for tech-driven transformation

• Work on cutting-edge infrastructure projects across cloud and on-prem environments

• Be part of a collaborative and supportive team with real career progression opportunities

• Hybrid working model based in Milton Keynes

• Key Responsibilities: Architect and implement enterprise-scale infrastructure solutions

• Manage hybrid environments across Azure, VMware, and on-prem systems

• Improve and maintain LAN/WAN, networking, and core security infrastructure

• Provide expert-level troubleshooting and performance tuning

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and senior stakeholders

• Ensure robust security, disaster recovery, and compliance standards

• YOU5+ years of experience in IT infrastructure engineering

• Strong hands-on skills with Microsoft technologies, including Azure and Windows Server

• Proven experience with VMware, LAN/WAN networks, and infrastructure security

• Familiar with cloud and hybrid environments (Azure, AWS, or GCP)

• Strong understanding of network protocols, firewalls, DNS, VPN, and backup solutions

• Eligibility to work in the UK is a MUST and you must be based within a commutable distance to Milton Keynes

Infrastructure Engineer (Virtualisation) - VMware POD Lead
Located in Sheffield
9+ month Contract
360- 390 per day insideIR35
Hybrid - 3 days in the office per week

We are seeking a highly experienced Infrastructure Engineer (Virtualisation) to join the Virtualisation Engineering Team. This is a leadership role within a VMware Engineering POD, responsible for driving product vision, automation, reliability, and service sustainability across a large-scale enterprise VMware estate.

Responsibilities include:
Lead and mentor a team of VMware engineers within a POD structure
Own people and performance management responsibilities
Define VMware product strategy focusing on automation, reliability, availability,
performance, and scale
Design, deploy, and manage VMware technologies including vSphere, vRO, vRLI, vROps,
and vLCM
Drive automation initiatives using PowerCLI, Python, Ansible, and vRealize Suite
Establish and enforce engineering standards and SRE best practices
Improve service sustainability, transformation, and platform reliability
Oversee capacity planning, disaster recovery, and business continuity
Manage major incidents and represent the team on critical calls
Ensure compliance, CVE management, and adherence to regulatory standards
Collaborate with Operations, Engineering, Applications, Connectivity teams, and
vendors
Manage full hardware and software lifecycle from deployment to decommissioning

Skills and Experience:
15+ years’ total IT experience, including 12+ years in distributed systems (Linux,
Windows, HA solutions, server hardware, VMware)
Extensive experience managing VMware products (vSphere, vCenter, vROPS, vRO, vRLI,
vLCM) within banking/finance environments
Strong automation delivery experience across large-scale virtualisation
infrastructure
Deep understanding of network and storage technologies in distributed systems
Proven leadership and team management capability
Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills
Experience managing full infrastructure lifecycle

This is a senior engineering leadership opportunity for someone who combines deep VMware technical expertise with automation capability and strong people leadership. Please apply for immediate interview!

CBSbutler is operating and advertising as an Employment Agency for permanent positions and as an Employment Business for interim / contract / temporary positions. CBSbutler is an Equal Opportunities employer and we encourage applicants from all backgrounds.

Job Title: VMWare Engineering Lead
Location: Sheffield OR Birmingham (3 days per week on-site)
Salary/Rate: Up to 485 per day
Start Date: March 2026
Job Type:10-month contract (Inside IR35)

Company Introduction:
We are currently recruiting for an Engineering Lead with experience in large-scale IT infrastructure & distributed systems to join our tier-1 banking client on an exciting long-term contract.

Role overview

The role is part of the Virtualisation Engineering Team within Distributed Compute in CTO Enterprise Services.
A VMware Engineering POD Lead is responsible for guiding the development and delivery of VMware products, ensuring they meet business needs and customer expectations.

Responsible for VMware Products Vision and Strategy with a focus on automation, availability, reliability, performance, and scale. Managing complex environmental issues, collaborating with wider teams, such as Operations, Applications, Engineering, Connectivity, and vendors.

Job Responsibilities/Objectives:

• Lead and mentor a team of VMware engineers within the POD structure
• Responsible for people and performance management of the team
• Design, deploy, and manage VMware vSphere, VRO, vRLI, and related technologies
• Oversee day-to-day operations, troubleshooting, and performance tuning of the virtual environment
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver infrastructure solutions for business needs
• Drive automation initiatives using tools such as PowerCLI, Ansible, or vRealize Suite
• Develop and maintain technical documentation, standards, and best practices
• Participate in capacity planning, disaster recovery, and business continuity activities
• Stay updated with the latest VMware technologies and industry trends
• Engage key stakeholders to ensure product success and value; communicate issues, progress, and resolutions for critical incidents; liaise between operations and engineering teams
• Continuously monitor compliance and mitigate risks using tools like vRealize Operations; ensure adherence to regulatory standards and internal policies
• Manage and improve product offerings throughout their lifecycle using Agile methodologies; assess resource needs for critical services
• Share regular product updates with stakeholders; ensure products are updated and compliant with supported versions; communicate CVEs promptly
• Provide technical direction and leadership, ensuring best practices in VMware products, distributed systems, servers, and storage
• Handle crisis situations efficiently, representing the team in major incident calls and providing technical expertise
• Implement robust monitoring and alerting systems to proactively manage platform health
• Ensure system availability and performance, meeting defined SLAs and SLOs
• Plan for future

Required Skills/Experience

• Extensive IT experience with large-scale IT Infrastructure and in-depth experience with Distributed Systems Ex: Linux, Windows, High Availability Solutions, Server Hardware and VMware products
• Proven leadership and team management skills.
• Experienced in managing and maintaining VMware products (vSphere, vCenter, vROPS, vRO, vRLI, vRLCM) within banking / finance domain
• Proven ability to lead and drive engineering deliveries through automation using PowerCLI, Python, Ansible, vRO workflows in large scale virtualization infrastructure
• Strong understanding of network and storage technologies in relation to distributed systems especially VMware platform
• Ability to work collaboratively in team environment and communicate effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, leadership, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficient in managing the entire life cycle of hardware and software, from planning and deployment to maintenance and decommissioning.
• Diploma/B.E/B.Tech/M.Tech/M.Sc in Computer Science/IT preferred (or any engineering field considered) or equivalent

If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply now with your updated CV in Microsoft Word/PDF format.

Disclaimer
Notwithstanding any guidelines given to level of experience sought, we will consider candidates from outside this range if they can demonstrate the necessary competencies.
Square One is acting as both an employment agency and an employment business, and is an equal opportunities recruitment business. Square One embraces diversity and will treat everyone equally. Please see our website for our full diversity statement.

2 year Contract

Inside IR35

Location - Portsmouth or Corsham

Overview

The Infrastructure Virtualisation Engineering Service will support the technical team responsible for the design, development, documentation, building and validation of the core virtual estate which form the backbone of the NSoIT(D) Platform. The detailed responsibilities of the team include:

• The design, development, building and validation of all virtualisation components which form part of the NSoIT(D) Platform.
• Production and review of all levels of design artefacts.
• Supporting wider NSoIT(D) system testing activities.
• Working with Service Management to resolve issues.

Essential skills, qualifications and experience

In order to deliver this service, it is essential that individuals have:

• Demonstrable experience of at least 3 years within the industry with detailed knowledge and understanding, of the design, implementation, and troubleshooting of the following:
  • VMwareESXi
    • Distributed Virtual Switches
    • Distributed Resource Scheduler
    • Distributed Power Management
  • VMwarevSAN
    • Hybrid and All Flash storage configurations
  • VMwarevCenter
    • High Availability;
    • Clustering;
    • Cross-site failure and resiliency
  • VMwareNSX
    • Microsegmentation Firewalling
    • Cross Site VC NSX
  • VMware Horizon
  • At least one professional Virtualisation certification that has been obtained within the last five years, i.e. VMware VCP (VMware vCenter Certified Professional) or similar.
  • Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
  • Strong critical thinking and analytical skills to solve problems and propose new ideas.
  • Hold a valid Security Clearance (SC).
  • Competency in MS Office Suite.

Desirable skills, qualifications and experience

In order to deliver this service, it is desirable that individuals have:

• Experience of:
  • Working within the public sector, preferably Defence, and ideally with Defence Digital (formerly ISS).
  • Delivering accredited secure solutions within the UK Public Sector.
  • Delivering in Agile (SAFE4) and Waterfall projects.
  • Large Virtualisation infrastructure environments that operate at scale.
• Knowledge of The Atlassian toolset (JIRA and Confluence) to record and document work.
• Networking certification, CCNA (Cisco Certified Network Associate), VMware Network Virtualisation (NSX-DC) or similar.
• A Computer Science university-based education at Bachelors or Masters level.
• Experience in developing secure architecture within a multi-tenanted environment.
• Chartered Engineer Status

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

2 year Contract

Inside IR35

Location - Portsmouth or Corsham

Overview

The Infrastructure Automation Engineering Service will support the technical team responsible for the design, development, documentation, building and validation of infrastructure automation components which form part of the NSoIT(D) Platform. These automation components will primary be developed using Python3, Ansible and Bash with a focus on hardware components, specifically their various features, services, and configurations, as well as interactions with external REST/SOAP APIs and services. The team’s responsibilities include:

• Apply complex problem solving to “reverse engineer” applications, designs and manual build instructions to create zero touch automation packages that are parameterised, dynamic and able to repeatedly and reliably deploy against these designs. Often these applications are legacy, were created without automation in mind or are otherwise resistive to full, zero touch automation.
• Create production quality code, following industry standard best practices as well as internal policies and procedures, utilising Version Control mechanisms such as GIT and BitBucket to submit development code as well as peer reviewing other team members’ code modules.
• Production and review of all levels of design artefacts.
• Supporting wider NSoIT(D) system testing activities.
• Working with Service Management to resolve issues.

Essential skills, qualifications and experience

In order to deliver this service, it is essential that individuals have:

• At least 12months’ demonstrable hands on experience within the last 3 years of:
  • Creating complex Python3 automation Classes for production systems
  • Using configuration management tools e.g. Ansible, Puppet, Chef
  • Use of scripting languages e.g. Bash
  • Automated deployment of server, network and storage technologies across multiple vendors
  • Building or supporting large infrastructure environments
  • Troubleshooting hardware or software component failure
  • Working as part of an Agile development team
• Demonstrable experience with advanced Python3 coding features e.g. Workflows, Desired State Configuration (DSC) and Bare Metal Deployment
• At least one of the following professional certifications that have been obtained within the last five years:
  • Networking certification - CCNP (Cisco Certified Network Professional) or similar
  • Virtualisation certification - VMware VCP (VMware vCenter Certified Professional) or similar,
  • Linux certification - RHCA or RHCE
  • Formal Software Development certification - OCA (Oracle Certified Associate) or similar
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Strong critical thinking and analytical skills to solve problems and propose new ideas.
• Hold a valid Security Clearance (SC)
• Competency in MS Office Suite.

Desirable skills, qualifications and experience

In order to deliver this service, it is desirable that individuals have:

• Knowledge of the Atlassian toolset (JIRA, Confluence, and Bamboo) to record and document work.
• Experience of:
  • Working within the public sector, preferably Defence, and ideally with Defence Digital (formerly ISS).
  • Delivering accredited secure solutions within the UK Public Sector.
• A Computer Science university-based education at Bachelors or Masters level.

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

2 year Contract

Inside IR35

Location - Portsmouth or Corsham

Overview

The Network Engineering Service will support the technical team responsible for the design, development, documentation, building and validation of the core physical and virtual networking components which form the backbone of the NSoIT(D) Platform. The detailed responsibilities of the team include:

• The design, development, building and validation of all networking components which form part of the NSoIT(D) Platform.
• Production and review of all levels of design artefacts.
• Supporting wider NSoIT(D) system testing activities.
• Working with Service Management to resolve issues.

Essential skills, qualifications and experience

In order to deliver this service, it is essential that individuals have:

• Demonstrable experience of at least 3 years within the industry with detailed knowledge and understanding, of the design, implementation, and troubleshooting of the following:
  • Hierarchical IP Subnetting.
  • Routing protocols, internal and external, OSPF, and BGP.
  • Advanced knowledge of routers, switches and firewalls.
  • Core network technologies and infrastructure:
    • Cisco Nexus
    • Cisco IOS XE
    • Leaf and Spine network architecture
    • VXLAN Overlay networks
    • Dual Cloud Dual Hub DMVPN Solutions
    • Firewall IPS/IDS
    • AAA Management Platform e.g. ISE
    • VXLAN
  • TRLCrypto
    • Configuration of devices and management of keymat
  • All aspects of QOS (Traffic Shaping / Policing / Scheduling / Congestion Management and Avoidance).
• At least one of the following professional certifications that have been obtained within the last five years:
  • Networking certification - at least CCNP (Cisco Certified Network Professional) or similar.
  • Virtualisation certification - VMware VCP-NV (VMware vCenter Certified Professional - Network Virtualisation)
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Strong critical thinking and analytical skills to solve problems and propose new ideas.
• Hold a valid Security Clearance (SC)
• Competency in MS Office Suite.

Desirable skills, qualifications and experience

In order to deliver this service, it is desirable that individuals have:

• Experience of:
  • Working within the public sector, preferably Defence, and ideally with Defence Digital.
  • Defence networks and gateways.
  • Delivering accredited secure solutions within the UK Public Sector.
  • Delivering in Agile (SAFE4) and Waterfall projects.
  • Large Virtualisation infrastructure environments that operate at scale.
• Knowledge of the Atlassian toolset (JIRA and Confluence) to record and document work.
• A Computer Science university-based education at Bachelors or Masters level.
• Experience in developing secure architecture within a multi-tenanted environment.
• Chartered Engineer Status.

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

Bristol (Hybrid Working)

Salary negotiable depending on experience

Responsibilities:

• Research and concept development of systems solutions.
• Development and management of system requirements.
• Development of abstract architectures to describe systems.
• Design process engineering for hardware, software and mixed technology systems.
• Systems safety engineering, including the analysis of the systems safety requirements.
• Systems integration, including structuring and partitioning of complex systems.
• Systems performance evaluation and its application to verification and validation.
• System Integrity analysis including resilience and impact assessment.
• Through life environmental impact evaluation of complex systems.
• Systems qualification and acceptance.

Experience required:

• A leading practitioner of Systems Engineering activities across several areas of activity, experienced in more than one phase of lifecycle.
• Hold a CEng, CSEP, MSP, Prince2, APMP, ADKAR, Agile, relevant post-graduate qualifications.
• A background in systems or similar engineering discipline within a complex engineering environment.
• A minimum of a technical Degree, equivalent qualification or experience.
• Comfortable with resolving ambiguity in task, system and requirements definition.
• Communicating effectively with a variety of stakeholders.
• Delivery focused with determination to make a positive difference.
• Proactively and pragmatically leads adaption of approach to circumstances.
• Experience in using requirements management tools (e.g. DOORS) or architecture approaches/ tools (e.g. MODAF, NAF, Rhapsody, Enterprise Architect)

Disclaimer:

This vacancy is being advertised by either Advanced Resource Managers Limited, Advanced Resource Managers IT Limited or Advanced Resource Managers Engineering Limited (“ARM”). ARM is a specialist talent acquisition and management consultancy. We provide technical contingency recruitment and a portfolio of more complex resource solutions. Our specialist recruitment divisions cover the entire technical arena, including some of the most economically and strategically important industries in the UK and the world today. We will never send your CV without your permission.

LINUX Infrastructure Engineer

6 Month Contract - Inside IR35 - Up to 600 per day
London, UK - 2-3 days onsite

We are seeking a DV Cleared LINUX & Applications Specialist to support a secure government programme delivering operating system and application capabilities within a controlled virtual infrastructure.

This is a 6 month contract role, Inside IR35, paying up to 600 per day.

Candidates must hold active DV Clearance and be a sole British national due to the sensitivity of the programme.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, build and integration of Linux operating systems - Red Hat preferred
• Provisioning of new systems within virtual environments
• OS upgrades, patching and lifecycle management via Satellite Server
• Security hardening to CIS and NIST standards
• Use of security scanning tools and threat remediation
• Deployment, configuration and troubleshooting of vendor monitoring tools
• Integration with operating systems, container platforms, Active Directory, security tooling and backup solutions
• Build and deployment of network and infrastructure monitoring tools
• Strong troubleshooting across OS and IP networking environments
• Production of High and Low Level Design documentation and build guides

Expected Activities

• Deliver against the project technical roadmap
• Linux server builds within on-site infrastructure
• OS hardening, upgrades and patching
• Application deployment and container integration
• Integration with storage, security, monitoring and backup capabilities

This is a hands-on delivery role within a high assurance environment.

If you hold active DV Clearance and are looking for your next secure contract engagement, apply with your latest CV