DEVOPS ENGINEER- SC CLEARED

DEVOPS ENGINEER

• Permanent opportunity for a DevOps Engineer with SC Clearance.

• Salary up to £90,000 DOE

• Hybrid opportunity with Hampshire based offices

• To apply, please call Laura Jackson on 02038540120, or email with an up-to-date CV.

WHO ARE WE?

We’re hiring for DevOps Engineers at various levels to join a top consultancy delivering cutting-edge solutions for industry-leading Defence clients.

You’ll have the opportunity to work across multiple high-impact, innovative and mission-critical projects, shaping solutions that make a real difference.

Due to the sensitive nature of the work, an active SC Clearance is required

THE DEVOPS ENGINEER

• Active SC Clearance

• Hampshire Based or ability to travel to Hampshire.

• Experience as in a DevOps/ Platform engineering role

DEVOPS ENGINEER ESSENTIAL SKILLS

• Strong experience with AWS Cloud technologies.

• Infrastructure as Code e.g. Terraform

• Experience building and maintaining CI/CD pipelines using tools such as GitLab or Jenkins

• Experience with containerisation tools (Kubernetes, docker)

TO BE CONSIDERED:

Please either apply through this advert or emailing me directly on . For further information please call me: 02038540120/ 07842002894. By applying for this role, you give express consent for us to process and submit (subject to required skills) your application to our client in conjunction with this vacancy only.

KEY SKILLS

DEVOPS ENGINEER, DEVOPS, SITE RELIABILITY ENGINEER, PLATFROM ENGINEER, PLATFROM, CLOUD, AWS, AWS CLOUD, AWS ENGINEER, ANSIBLE, TERRAFORM, CLOUD SUPPORT, CLOUD INFRASTRUCTURE, DEFENCE, NATIONAL SECURITY, DV CLEARED, DV CLEARANCE, SECURITY CLEARED, NSD

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Are you someone who loves working outside? Are you looking for a career which offers career growth and opportunity? Do you interact well with the people? If you have answered yes to the above Global Highland have an ideal role for you. Currently working with our client, a fast growing company bringing ultra-fast fibre to more rural communities across the Highlands. To help them on this journey, they are looking for friendly, customer-focused people to join the installation teams in Inverness and the North Highlands. Don't worry if you don't have fibre experience as full training provided. This role is about having the right attitude and the willingness to be adaptable. You will work in a manual role working in a variety of weather conditions. As this is a regional role it will involve at least 2-3 nights away from home a week. If this doesn't phase you then read on.... What you’ll do: Install fibre broadband (FTTP) to homes and businesses Carry out light excavation and cabling work (indoors and outdoors) Work on overhead networks where needed Test equipment and show customers how to use their new service Deliver excellent customer experiences every time What you’ll bring: Great communication and customer service skills Comfortable working outdoors, at height, and with manual tasks Full UK driving licence (essential) Flexibility for occasional evenings, Saturdays, and nights away To find out more or discuss in more detail please contact Lyndsey from Global Highland.

Are you ready to take your career to the next level?

We’re looking for an enthusiastic IT Infrastructure Engineer to join our client s dynamic team in Renfrewshire. This full-time role offers you the opportunity to work in a thriving environment where your technical skills will make a real impact.

If you are passionate about infrastructure systems and excited to contribute to innovative projects, keep reading!

What you will get in your new role

• Salary between £45,000 and £50,000 per annum
• Standard working hours: Monday to Friday
• Opportunities for professional development and career growth
• A supportive and inclusive team environment
• Employee benefits and perks

Responsibilities in your new role as IT Infrastructure Engineer
As the IT Infrastructure Engineer, you will manage, maintain and support core infrastructure systems, encompassing both Linux and Windows environments. You will take charge of administering and optimising Active Directory, group policies, and identity management workflows. You’ll lead the way in endpoint management, ensuring secure deployment, configuration, patching, and lifecycle maintenance. Supporting on-premise systems to ensure reliability and operational continuity will be a key focus.

Additionally, you will develop and troubleshoot automation and administration scripts using PowerShell, while flexibly responding to a diverse range of operational and project-based tasks. As part of your role, you will contribute to the planning and execution of future IT infrastructure projects and improvements, working independently and collaboratively within a team.

Your personality, experience and qualifications
We’re looking for someone with strong experience in both Linux and Windows server/desktop systems. You should have a solid understanding of Active Directory, networking fundamentals, and best practices in endpoint management. Experience in supporting and troubleshooting on-premise infrastructure and services is essential. You will need to demonstrate proficiency in PowerShell scripting and a strong capability for automation.

As a self-motivated and adaptable individual, you should be comfortable taking ownership of tasks and thriving in a fast-paced, evolving environment, with a keen interest in contributing to long-term IT strategy and innovation.

Apply now!
Please send us an up-to-date copy of your CV, by clicking the Apply button. This position is only available to applicants who have immediate Right to Work in the UK and you will be required to provide evidence of such upon request. Also required are up-to-date contact details for at least 2 references.

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Eastbourne | Fully Onsite | Up to £45,000 DOE

We’re looking for a talented IT Infrastructure Engineer with strong Azure skills to join a growing tech business in Eastbourne. You’ll support and improve Real Time services and web application management systems in a fully onsite role.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide technical support across core systems and infrastructure
• Troubleshoot complex issues in an Azure-centric environment
• Maintain, monitor and optimise SQL Server databases
• Support Real Time services and web application management platforms
• Participate in an on-call rota (1 in 3 weeks) for out-of-hours support

Requirements

• 3+ years in 2nd/3rd line IT support
• Strong hands-on experience with Microsoft Azure (IaaS/PaaS, monitoring, configuration)
• Proven SQL Server administration and troubleshooting skills
• Good general infrastructure knowledge and solid problem-solving ability
• Clear communication and ability to work closely with internal teams

If you’re an Azure-focused IT Support Engineer looking for a hands-on onsite role, apply now with your CV.

Please note: Our client cannot offer sponsorship - you must have the right to work in the UK.

Description

Infrastructure Engineer

Location: Huntingdon, UK F/T 80% on-site)

Security Clearance Level: High – DV (Developed Vetting)

UNLEASH YOUR POTENTIAL

Working across a range of diverse, complex, and secure systems, as an Infrastructure Engineer you will be technically capable and versatile. You will be a senior technical leader able to work alone or as part of a team (depending on the size and complexity of the work) to deliver business value in a demanding and involved environment. You will be working as part of the Normal Change programme, supporting the development and sustainment of a government portfolio of systems and services.

Are you ready for your next career challenge?

Based primarily at our customer’s site near Huntingdon Cambridgeshire, you will be leading or supporting on infrastructure and application changes in an Agile environment.

You will have a broad range of knowledge and experience in the deployment and configuration of services based upon Microsoft and VMware products, having deployed virtual infrastructure within vSphere, and within containers such as Tanzu Kubernetes, along with an extensive understanding and experience of associated Windows-based technologies. A working knowledge and understanding of Linux, as well as other common back-end technologies such as SQL Server, networking (CISCO, FORTINET), and storage (NetApp, Dell), with the flexibility and aptitude to learn other additional complementary technologies as required, is also desirable.

Occasional travel to other Leidos and customer sites may be required. Keeping an eye on the technology landscape is essential, too – identification of new and relevant technologies to solve problems and make improvements is part of the job. We believe innovation is the lifeblood of customer value – we are all catalysts for innovation and should be committed to continuous improvement in everything we do.

SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE:

• Excellent communication skills, able to articulate technical issues and outcomes to a broad audience.

• Extensive experience of producing technical documentation to a high standard.

• Experience of working in security-cleared environments/working in Defence.

• Excellent knowledge of virtualisation platforms such as VMware vSphere.

• Excellent knowledge of VMware vSAN, NSX-T and VCF.

• Excellent knowledge of locking down environments.

• Excellent knowledge of Windows Server environments, from design to implementation and support, including:

  • AD and GPO configuration
  • DNS and DHCP
  • Monitoring, Anti-Virus, and backup tooling.

• Good knowledge of Tanzu Kubernetes including the deployment and configuration of Kubernetes clusters and containerised workloads.

• Good knowledge of vSphere administration including cluster configuration, networking setup, and vSAN storage management.

• Good experience with VMware Cloud Foundation, SDDC including its architecture, deployment, and operational management.

• Good understanding of workload domain management including deployment, expansion, and lifecycle maintenance.

• Good knowledge of networking concepts including VLANs and NSX-T integration within a virtualized environment.

• Good knowledge of VMware Aria Operations (formerly vRealize Operations) for monitoring, automation, and optimization of cloud environments.

• Good troubleshooting skills in VMware Cloud Foundation environments including identification and resolution of complex infrastructure issues.

• Good general knowledge of Microsoft stack technologies such as MS SQL, MS System Centre, Office365, and CLI tooling such as PowerShell.

• Good general knowledge of TCP/IP and networking technologies including switches and firewalls.

• Working knowledge of Linux system administration skills (Red Hat / Ubuntu / CentOS).

• Working knowledge of application deployment via SCCM.

• Experience in the installation, configuration, and maintenance of Windows Server Update Services (WSUS).

• Experience on Secure LAN environments including security boundaries and rulesets.

• Experience of software maintenance and support to include servers, workstations, laptops, network, and peripheral devices.

• Experience in the installation and configuration of Microsoft Windows 10 and 11 workstations.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• Microsoft and VMware Certifications.
• Agile Foundation & Practitioner Certifications

ADDITIONAL ATTRIBUTES:

• Comfortable spearheading a team, leading and setting an example for other team members, and assisting and coaching them to grow the team’s competencies.
• Analytical, with the ability to narrow down root cause and resolve complex problems.
• Have a growth mindset, seeking to learn and further one’s own skills and knowledge to tackle new and innovative technology and solutions.
• Proactive with a positive working attitude.
• Flexible and adaptable to change.

Clearance Requirements:

• Clearance for Role DV, UK National only.

Are you ready to make an impact? Begin your journey of a flourishing and meaningful career, share your CV with us today!

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).

•    Dynamic 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.

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.

At Leidos, we don’t want someone who “fits the mold”—we want someone who melts it down and builds something better. This is a role for the restless, the over-caffeinated, the ones who ask, “what’s next?” before the dust settles on “what’s now.”

If you’re already scheming step 20 while everyone else is still debating step 2… good. You’ll fit right in.

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:

£61,500.00-£78,800.00

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.

JOB DESCRIPTION: Infrastructure Network Engineer

LOCATION: Manchester (Swinton)

SALARY: £50-60k Per annum, Hybrid working.

Our client , a UK based consulting company, has established an exciting new opportunity in a growing team for a Network engineer who can work within the infrastructure team. The successful candidate will ideally have solid previous experience in building and managing large multi-site Cisco and HP networks.

The role necessitates excellent understanding of complex network architecture, configuration, WAN and firewall technologies. Demonstratable experience of working within a busy and fast paced environment required.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Work with and be part of the Infrastructure team to ensure business objectives are achieved.
• Implement, manage and support the IT Infrastructure within Restore environments at an enterprise level.
• Proactively support the business and ensure hardware and software systems are patched and up to date.
• Troubleshoots and resolve network incidents and problems.
• Daily use of the company ticketing system to respond, communicate and document incidents, problems and service requests in a timely and professional manner.
• Create, update and maintain installation, implementation, maintenance and configuration documentation as needed.
• Support the wider business by ensuring system performance, uptime, customer SLA’s and internal metrics are met.
• Abide by and comply with company compliance standards, policies, guidelines and or procedures.
• Support multiple environments; on-prem office, datacentre, virtual environments, networks, physical and or cloud solutions as required.
• Ability to manage own time and work towards target deliverable timelines.
• Setup and manage Network Access Control across all sites.
• Participate in paid out of hours support as part of the On-call rota.
• Occasional travel required between offices and datacentres.

Qualifications or Equivalent experience required

• Minimum CCNA certified with 5 years experience working with Cisco technologies.
• Pass background checks and attain necessary security clearance.
• Cisco Firepower and Cisco ASA configuration and management.
• Cisco Catalyst and Nexus switching configuration and management.
• Experience of routing, switching and load balancing techniques.
• Experience with at least one of the following: Network, Firewall or Load balancer performance monitoring and troubleshooting.
• Experience working within a change management framework.
• Capable with command-line rule base creation and deployment.
• Excellent organisational, prioritisation and time management skills.
• Ability to research and recommend solutions for technical issues.
• Must stay current in knowledge of IT technologies, solutions and best practices.
• Working experience with Azure cloud platforms.
• Excellent problem-solving skills.
• Be able to communicate complex technical details to a non-technical audience.

Desirable

Cisco Certified Specialist Network Security Firepower.

Cisco Certified Network Professional.

Network design, implementation experience.

Experience with HP Aruba switches.

Experience with network design, implementation and automation.

Experience with IDS/IPS rule creation and deployment.

Comprehensive knowledge of Cisco ASA, Cisco Firepower, Cisco Catalyst and Nexus IOS.

Administration of Load balancers.

Knowledge of Infrastructure and application security.

Working hours : Monday to Friday (Hybrid working) 2-3 days office in Swinton depending on project work demands.

Salary £50-60k Per annum

25 days per year holiday

Network Web Proxy Infra Engineer - Investment Banking - Proxy Tech (F5 BIG-IP, McAfee, Skyhigh, Bluecoat)

Our client is looking for a Web Proxy Network Engineer on a contract basis to support the delivery and enhancement of their EMEA network.

This role is ideal for someone who already has hands-on experience working with Proxy technologies (such as McAfee, Skyhigh, Blue Coat, or similar), and is ready to step into a fast-paced enterprise environment where you can further deepen your expertise.

You will:

• Support the implementation and configuration of Access Policies, routing and Management of Web Proxies
• Contribute to change and incident activities within a complex network infrastructure
• Collaborate with senior engineers and architecture teams to deliver stable, secure, and scalable services

We are not looking for someone brand new to the technology - you should already be familiar with the key tools and concepts and be ready to contribute from day one, even if you’re still developing full mastery.

Core Skills & Experience

Required:

• Hands-on experience supporting or configuring Proxy platforms (eg McAfee, Skyhigh, Blue Coat)
• Experience or knowledge of Load Balancing technologies such as F5 BIG IP (LTM/GTM) VMWare Next Gen Load Balancer (formerly AVI Networks)
• Working knowledge of TCP/IP, HTTP/S, SSL certificates, NAT, DNS, and Layer 7 protocols
• Comfort using CLI and GUI interfaces for network appliance configuration

Preferred:

• Experience building from base and upgrading firmware of Web Proxies
• Experience of DLP/Malware Protection & Mitigation infrastructure
• Experience writing or editing iRules, health monitors, or similar load balancing policies
• Awareness of certificate management, TLS handshake flow, and debugging tools (Wireshark, Fiddler)

Contract Role inside IR35 - initial 12 month contract - 3 days a week in office (candidate can be based near Manchester/Liverpool/Stoke/Birmingham)

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As a Data and Security Network Engineer, your qualifications will include:

• Proven experience (5 years) as a Load Balancing and Proxy Network Engineer.
• Proven experience (5 years) implementing and configuring Cisco Switches and Routers.
• Strong proficiency in configuring and managing load balancers (F5 and AVI) and proxies (Skyhigh Web Gateway).
• In-depth knowledge of network protocols, security principles, and best practices.
• Experience in troubleshooting and resolving complex network issues.
• Relevant certifications (eg, F5, AVI, Cisco) will be an advantage.

As a Data and Security Network Engineer, your skills will include:

• Experience with load balancing technologies (F5, AVI)
• Ability to configure Skyhigh Web Gateway proxies.
• Strong DMZ architecture and engineering Experience
• Experience and working knowledge of VPN designs and configuration on Cisco platforms.
• Experience and working knowledge of BGP and Multicast
• Working knowledge of DNS

Initial 12 month contract (will be extended further) - inside IR35 - candidate must be near Manchester/Liverpool/Stoke/Birmingham (hybrid working)

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Epsom, Surrey, KT17
£70,000 - £80,000 plus a bonus, generous pension and lots more

We are working with a highly respected financial services organisation, seeking an experienced Cloud Infrastructure Manager to lead the design, delivery and ongoing management of their cloud and hybrid infrastructure estate.

This is a pivotal leadership role, combining hands-on technical expertise with people management and strategic planning. You will take ownership of the full cloud lifecycle across Azure, ensuring resilience, security, performance and cost-effectiveness, while developing and mentoring a high-performing infrastructure team.

The Cloud Infrastructure Manager Role:

You will be responsible for the planning, build, operation and lifecycle management of cloud infrastructure and related services, with a strong focus on Azure. Key responsibilities include:

• Deployment, configuration and ongoing administration of Azure services
• Ownership of Azure tenancy, security controls, DLP and MFA
• Producing Low Level Design (LLD) documentation for new and evolving solutions
• Migration of legacy on-premise systems to Azure
• SQL infrastructure administration across on-prem and cloud environments
• Capacity planning, disaster recovery and Azure Site Recovery testing
• Storage lifecycle management (Blob, Files, SharePoint, OneDrive)
• Backup strategy ownership (including monitoring, escalation, reporting and optimisation)
• Infrastructure monitoring and integration with security and operational platforms
• Maintaining CMDB accuracy and infrastructure diagrams
• Supporting the Service Desk with complex incidents and escalations
• Working closely with Solution Architects and Change Management to deliver secure, well-governed change
• Managing transitional physical and virtual server and networking platforms
• Producing operational and cost management information for senior stakeholders
• Leading, mentoring and developing the infrastructure team, including performance management and objective setting
• Establishing and maintaining technical standards, policies and procedures

Skills & Experience Required:

Essential:

• Proven experience in a regulated environment
• Strong Azure administration background (certifications highly desirable)
• Cloud networking, firewalls and security architecture
• Microsoft 365 Enterprise (Exchange Online, SharePoint Online)
• Windows Server administration
• Azure Disaster Recovery and Business Continuity
• VDI platforms (Azure Virtual Desktop, VMware ESX, Horizon)
• Backup technologies (Veeam Backup & Replication, Azure, Microsoft 365, Data Cloud Vault)
• Platform security, DLP and MFA
• Infrastructure monitoring and alerting tools
• Low-level cloud design and solution architecture
• Excellent communication, stakeholder engagement and leadership skills
• Demonstrable people management and team development experience
• Proactive, detail-driven and solutions-focused mindset

Desirable:

• Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, ARM, Azure DevOps)
• Cloud security frameworks and policy definition
• SQL Server administration
• Working knowledge of AWS
• Experience with Pluralsight skills and sandbox environments

Why Apply?

This is a rare opportunity to step into a highly influential role where you will shape cloud strategy, modernise infrastructure and build a best-in-class cloud operations function. You ll work with cutting-edge Microsoft technologies, lead a talented technical team and play a key part in the organisation s digital transformation journey.

If you are a technically strong Cloud Infrastructure Manager who enjoys balancing strategy, delivery and people leadership, this role offers genuine scope, challenge and progression.

Integral Recruitment are acting as an employment agency in regard to this advertisement.

Role: Infrastructure Engineer

Location: Whiteley (Hybrid)

Salary: £50,000 - £55,000

One of the UKs Fastest Growing Tech Companies | Clear Progression to Head of Tech / CTO

Were partnered with one of the fastest-growing tech companies in the country, a true scale-up success story based in Whiteley. With rapid expansion, a strong investment pipeline, and a product suite thats disrupting its industry, theyre now searching for a talented Infrastructure Engineer to join their team.

This is no ordinary infrastructure role. Youll take ownership of core systems, infrastructure design, and cloud environments, playing a key part in building the backbone of a rapidly scaling tech business. What makes this role stand out? A defined progression path to Head of Technology or even CTO as the company continues its exponential growth.

If youre ambitious, technically sharp, and ready to align your career with one of the most exciting companies in the UK right now, this is the opportunity to make it happen.

Required Skills:

• Strong experience with Windows Server, Active Directory & Microsoft 365
• Solid knowledge of networking firewalls, VPNs, switching/routing
• Hands-on with virtualisation (Hyper-V/VMware)
• Cloud experience, ideally Azure, including migrations and deployments
• A proactive mindset with the confidence to own infrastructure decisions
• Previous experience in a fast-paced MSP or tech-driven business is highly beneficial

Exclusive Benefits:

• Highly Competitive Annual Salary (£50,000 - £55,000)
• Hybrid working model (flexibility around Whiteley HQ)
• Defined progression to Head of Tech / CTO as the business scales
• Share options / equity opportunities as the company grows
• Paid training & certifications to support your development
• 25 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays
• Private Medical Cover & Sick Pay
• Regular socials, team events, and tech conferences
• Be part of a company where your work directly influences the future of the business

If youre ready to take on a role with serious career potential, please click APPLY NOW and attach your FULL CV and contact details for immediate consideration, and Ill be in touch ASAP.

We have an opening for a talented Civil Infrastructure Engineer within our clients Basingstoke office. The Development Team is a well-established and high performing discipline within the Planning and Development business who work with public/private sector land promoters and house builders, developers, signature architects, Government, and local authorities.

What s on offer

• Hybrid working
• Private medical insurance
• Life Assurance
• ICE Chartership support
• Clear progression path
• Regular performance reviews

The role

• Contributing to concept studies/strategies/drawing packages, leading to planning applications, technical approval submissions and construction issue.
• Contributing to all types of Development projects across all sectors and clients.
• Being active on several varied projects at any given time.
• Involvement in client engagement, stakeholder management, design team liaison (both internal and with other external).
• Being responsible for ensuring your tasks are delivered to budget, programme, technical standards and legal requirements.

What you need to succeed

• Knowledge of highway design, drainage strategy and design, flood risk assessment and management, utility design and planning as well as knowledge of the Development Industry.
• The ability to use relevant software including Info Drainage, Micro Drainage, AutoCAD, Civil 3D and/or PDS.
• Experience of liaison with clients, co-professionals and design teams, and competence in liaising with highway, water, statutory and local authorities to negotiate the necessary outline and detailed technical approvals and statutory agreements typically relating to development projects.
• Awareness of the relevant legal processes, planning, design, design software, technical consents process, adoption and contract procedures for the provision of sewers, SuDS, highways and utilities to new developments and regeneration projects and how if, applied effectively, these skills combine to add value to a client s development proposal.
• The ability to produce with supervision infrastructure masterplans, site appraisals, technical reports, design calculations and construction drawings.
• Knowledge of the relevant design codes such as Water UK Sewerage Sector Guidance, Design Manual for Roads & Bridges, Manual for Streets, Local Authority Design Guidance and are well versed in the preparation of drawings for contract documentation and technical approvals.
• Good written and spoken communication skills and are aware of current technical and planning guidance on climate change and sustainability.

Are you an HVAC Engineer working in the planned and reactive maintenance sector, happy to carry out remedial works, small installations, and minor projects? A well-established client, managing a range of commercial and domestic properties across the region, is recruiting a HVAC Maintenance Engineer due to the award of several new sites along the Bristol, Bath, Gloucester, some parts of Wiltshire. The Role As an HVAC Engineer, your responsibilities will include: · Planned and reactive maintenance within plant rooms and communal areas of commercial properties · Fault-finding and maintenance of heating, ventilation, and air conditioning plant · Carrying out water temperature checks and Legionella testing · Servicing pumps, motors, AHUs, FCUs, and other plantroom equipment · General plumbing tasks, including TMVs, flushing, and like-for-like replacements · Ensuring compliance with statutory regulations and company standards Candidate Requirements Qualified in one of the following: · Mechanical - Air Conditioning, Gas, or Commercial Plumbing · Electrical - Minimum Level 2 · Previous experience working in a commercial plant room environment · Passionate about planned and reactive maintenance and service delivery · Flexible, proactive, and able to work independently For further information about the role and the company, please apply now or contact Gary Cornes for a confidential discussion.

£60,000 £65,000 DOE | Hybrid Working (1x day a month office)

Are you an experienced DevOps professional looking for a role where you can genuinely influence architecture, tooling, and ways of working? Do you enjoy owning infrastructure end-to-end rather than simply keeping the lights on?

This opportunity offers the chance to join a well-established yet growing technology organisation, working on complex hybrid cloud environments where your expertise will directly shape platform reliability, automation, and future direction.

The Opportunity

This is a hands-on, senior-level DevOps role with real autonomy. Youll be responsible for designing, improving, and supporting cloud and on-prem infrastructure, while driving automation and best practice across the environment.

Youll work closely with technical and non-technical teams, acting as a subject-matter expert, mentoring others, and helping the business scale securely and efficiently. The organisation actively supports professional development, including training and certifications, and offers clear long-term progression.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, deploy, and maintain infrastructure across AWS and private cloud platforms
• Lead infrastructure automation using tools such as Terraform and Ansible
• Build and improve CI/CD pipelines (GitHub Actions or similar)
• Implement monitoring and observability solutions to improve visibility and performance
• Collaborate with internal teams to enhance system reliability, resilience, and security
• Manage hybrid networking, IAM, firewalls, and VPNs
• Participate in an on-call rota and support incident response when required
• Produce clear technical documentation and contribute to operational best practice

Skills & Experience Required

Essential:

• 5+ years experience in a DevOps or cloud infrastructure role
• Strong hands-on AWS experience
• Experience with virtualisation platforms such as VMware or Proxmox
• Solid Linux administration skills
• Infrastructure as Code experience (Terraform, Ansible)
• Containerisation and orchestration experience (e.g. Kubernetes / EKS)
• Scripting ability in Bash, Python, or Go
• Good understanding of networking and cloud security concepts

Desirable:

• AWS certifications
• Experience with container or infrastructure security tools (e.g. Trivy)

Whats on Offer

• Salary up to £65,000 depending on experience
• Hybrid working model
• Strong focus on training, development, and certifications
• 24 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Pension and life assurance
• Private medical cover
• Birthday day off and paid volunteering day
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Retail and lifestyle discounts

Interested?

If youre looking for a senior DevOps role where your ideas are listened to and your technical decisions matter, this could be a great next step. Apply today to find out more.

Network Engineer (Gigamon or Juniper or Cisco) - Must hold an Active SC Clearance

A Network Engineer with Gigamon expertise to join a highly skilled team delivering a major cyber roll-out for a large government client. This is a hands-on role working on a secure site, requiring strong technical skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work collaboratively with engineering and project teams.

Key Responsibilities:

• Remotely configure hardware under the direction of a technical team lead.
• Build, configure, and harden Juniper switches following detailed build guides.
• Build and on-board Gigamon physical appliances to the Gigavue FM Management Server.
• Travel to customer sites to install hardware within racks.
• Provide remote hardware support during customer testing phases.
• Deliver regular progress updates to the Project Manager and technical leads.
• Ensure new hardware is successfully integrated into support processes.
• Support out-of-hours work where required, due to customer operational schedules.

Essential Skills & Experience:

• Demonstrable experience as a Network Engineer, ideally on Cisco-focused projects, with proven track record of implementing hardware at customer sites.
• Strong understanding of Gigamon solutions and on-boarding processes.
• If you don’t have Gigamon experience you MUST have Extensive Juniper or Cisco experience.
• Ability to build positive working relationships and collaborate effectively within a wider project team.
• Clear and professional communication skills when dealing with colleagues, management, and customers.
• Experience supporting large government programmes or high-security environments.
• A proactive and positive approach with the ability to work independently and resolve technical issues.
• Comfortable working with minimal supervision, and able to troubleshoot and report on hardware issues and remediation steps.

This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a high-profile and impactful government programme, working with cutting-edge technologies in a secure and fast-paced environment.

We’re working with a Chorley based tech co., a leader in their field, based in brand new state of the art offices right next to Buckshaw Parkway train station. Hybrid working DevOps Engineer role.

We’re looking for a DevOps Engineer to help design, build, and operate reliable, scalable platforms that enable teams to deliver software safely and efficiently. You will work closely with development and operations teams to automate build and deployment processes, improve system reliability, and strengthen our cloud-native capabilities.

This role focuses on practical delivery, operational ownership, and continuous improvement, rather than tooling for toolings sake.

Key Responsibilities

Build, maintain, and operate cloud-based infrastructure supporting production and non-production environments

Administer and support Linux and Windows-based systems

Contribute to infrastructure design with a focus on availability, scalability, and security

Design, implement, and maintain CI pipelines for on-premise and cloud-hosted applications

Support and improve CD and GitOps workflows using tools such as Argo CD

Maintain and optimise build infrastructure and build agents

Deploy, operate and support Kubernetes application deployments, services, ingress, and configuration

Troubleshoot Kubernetes and container-related issues in production environments

Implement and maintain monitoring, alerting, and logging solutions

Support operational aspects of platforms such as: MongoDB, PostgreSQL, Apache Kafka, OpenSearch

Required Skills & Experience

Experience working in a DevOps or Platform Engineering role

Strong knowledge of Linux and working knowledge of Windows

Hands-on experience with CI/CD pipelines

Experience deploying and operating applications in the cloud

Working knowledge of Kubernetes and container-based workloads

Experience with Git-based workflows

Scripting experience using Shell / Bash and/or PowerShell

Familiarity with monitoring, alerting, and incident management practices

Desirable Skills:

Experience with GitOps tooling (Argo CD)

Experience with Bamboo and Bitbucket

Knowledge of Kafka, MongoDB, or PostgreSQL operations

Experience operating OpenSearch or similar logging platforms

Understanding of cloud security and access control (RBAC, secrets)

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Prestigious opportunity with a long-established pioneering Youth Development charity for a Digital & ICT Manager. Dedicated to driving forward our digital transformation strategy, this is a pivotal role, ideal for someone who enjoys combining hands-on technical work with strategic planning, project leadership, and improving digital capability.

As our Digital & ICT Manager, you will be responsible for: -

• Leading the development and enhancement of our digital environment across the organisation.
• Engaging with teams to understand needs, scope improvements, and deliver digital projects aligned with business strategy.
• Managing and developing processes in Intune, SharePoint, and Power Automate ensuring effective monitoring and smooth operation.
• Own the digital architecture and strategy, communicating changes and delivering staff training where needed.
• Leading Cyber Essentials+ accreditation activities
• Working with specialist external support teams to manage infrastructure, servers, switches, firewalls, and networks.
• Identifying and supporting projects to enhance digital and infrastructure capability.
• Offer out-of-hours support where emergency issues cannot be resolved by external providers.
• Managing IT contracts and overseeing the IT asset register.
• Monitoring IT budgets and forecast spend.

If you possess a combination of some of the following skills, then LET’S TALK!

• Previous experience in a similar role.
• Proven project and time management abilities, working to deadlines and prioritising effectively.
• Strong experience with Microsoft 365 products including Entra, Intune, SharePoint, and Power Automate.
• Experience with JavaScript and APIs.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills, able to produce professional documentation.
• Experience with Cyber Security frameworks, such as Cyber Essentials Plus.
• Understanding of UK GDPR and demonstrable experience operating within its requirements.

In return you will be rewarded with 30 days holiday plus Bank holidays, lakeside office location and an enviable working environment.

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Fire & Security Engineer (Fire Alarms, Access Control, CCTV & Intruder Alarms) – London - Basic Salary £28,000 - £48,000 Per Annum

Package Overview:

* £28,000- £48,000 (negotiable depending on experience)

* Plenty of opportunities to increase earnings if wanted

* Company vehicle, pension scheme, fuel card, laptop & mobile phone

* Hours of work- Monday to Friday (40 hours a week)

* Excellent progression and training opportunities

* Area covered – London

* Field based role covering a number of sites

* The work is strategically allocated based on each engineer’s location

Company Overview - Fire & Security Engineer (Fire Alarms, Access Control, CCTV & Intruder Alarms)

An excellent opportunity has become available within a well-established and highly regarded company in the fire and security industry.

This growing organisation is recognised for its expertise in designing, installing, and maintaining cutting-edge systems for clients across commercial, residential, and industrial sectors.

You will join a supportive and collaborative team that values quality and teamwork. Work is carefully planned and allocated based on each engineer’s strengths and location to ensure high standards and efficiency.

The role comes with full training, ongoing support, and the tools needed to carry out your work effectively and confidently.

Fire & Security Engineer (Fire Alarms, Access Control, CCTV & Intruder Alarms) Role and Responsibilities:

* Install fire alarms, CCTV, access control, and intruder alarm systems in accordance with industry standards and client specifications.

* Perform regular servicing, testing, and preventative maintenance on fire and security systems to ensure optimal performance.

* Diagnose and resolve faults, ensuring systems are fully functional and meet safety regulations.

* Carry out system upgrades or modifications to meet client requirements and comply with updated standards.

* Complete and maintain accurate records, including service reports, installation certificates, and maintenance logs.

* Work closely with team members and other trades on-site to ensure seamless project delivery.

Fire & Security Engineer (Fire Alarms, Access Control, CCTV & Intruder Alarms) Skills & Experience:

* Strong technical knowledge of fire alarms, CCTV, intruder alarms, and access control systems.

* Excellent fault-finding and problem-solving abilities.

* Ability to interpret technical drawings and specifications.

* Good understanding of British Standards and industry regulations.

* Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

* Strong organisational and time management skills.

* A methodical and detail-oriented approach to work.

* A commitment to health and safety practices.

* Proven experience in the installation, maintenance, and servicing of fire and security.

* Previous experience in both domestic and commercial environments is advantageous.

Why apply for this role?

* Excellent training and development opportunities.

* Plenty of opportunities to increase your earnings.

* Excellent work life balance.

* Supportive work environment.

* Carefully planned out work schedules.

* Opportunities to train in other areas across the business.

DON’T MISS OUT ON THIS GREAT OPPORTUNITY - APPLY NOW

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Prestigious opportunity with a long-established pioneering Youth Development charity for a Digital & ICT Manager. Dedicated to driving forward our digital transformation strategy, this is a pivotal role, ideal for someone who enjoys combining hands-on technical work with strategic planning, project leadership, and improving digital capability.

As our Digital & ICT Manager, you will be responsible for: -

• Leading the development and enhancement of our digital environment across the organisation.
• Engaging with teams to understand needs, scope improvements, and deliver digital projects aligned with business strategy.
• Managing and developing processes in Intune, SharePoint, and Power Automate ensuring effective monitoring and smooth operation.
• Own the digital architecture and strategy, communicating changes and delivering staff training where needed.
• Leading Cyber Essentials+ accreditation activities
• Working with specialist external support teams to manage infrastructure, servers, switches, firewalls, and networks.
• Identifying and supporting projects to enhance digital and infrastructure capability.
• Offer out-of-hours support where emergency issues cannot be resolved by external providers.
• Managing IT contracts and overseeing the IT asset register.
• Monitoring IT budgets and forecast spend.

If you possess a combination of some of the following skills, then LET’S TALK!

• Previous experience in a similar role.
• Proven project and time management abilities, working to deadlines and prioritising effectively.
• Strong experience with Microsoft 365 products including Entra, Intune, SharePoint, and Power Automate.
• Experience with JavaScript and APIs.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills, able to produce professional documentation.
• Experience with Cyber Security frameworks, such as Cyber Essentials Plus.
• Understanding of UK GDPR and demonstrable experience operating within its requirements.

In return you will be rewarded with 30 days holiday plus Bank holidays, lakeside office location and an enviable working environment.

What you need to do now

If you’re interested in this role, click ‘apply now’ to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
If this job isn’t quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.

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Grow your career and cloud engineering expertise with this top employer This company develops high quality market-management software, used throughout the UK and Europe to ensure critical services are delivered reliably. They are seeking a talented Cloud Engineer to join their friendly team of developers, product owners and testers. Their success relies on the dependability of their cloud–based products, providing round-the-clock access to their clients. You will be involved with the design, development, and maintenance of AWS infrastructure, employing a variety of technologies such as Infrastructure as Code and workflow automation. Your solutions would help ensure fast and efficient deployment to multiple environments. Once up to speed, your role will encompass areas such as: maintaining and improving the existing architectural, ensuring the security and dependability of cloud-based services. Employing automation and IaC to support multiple environments, monitoring and troubleshooting performance, and collaborating with and mentoring colleagues. You will also need to be comfortable providing on-call support (typically this can be 1 week in 4). You will need: \* Prior experience as a cloud engineer, providing support within an operational environment, with sustained tenure with employers. \* A good understanding of cloud technology, preferably AWS, and skills in a good selection of the following areas: networking, DNS, containerization, database management, automation and scripting, IaC, Terraform, or CI/CD. \* Good troubleshooting and logical thinking skills to diagnose issues and identify root causes. \* Excellent communications skills, able to work within a team or independently, and comfortable providing on-call support. \* Full existing rights to work in the UK, without time limit. Team fit is important, as the company are looking to hire someone who wants to grow their career within them for the next few years. They are located in Cambridge, and whilst there is some scope for hybrid working (1-2 days WFH when projects allow), they are seeking candidates who can reliably attend onsite meetings in person. On offer is an excellent remuneration package is available, commensurate with skills and experience. Keywords: AWS, Cloud Services, Terraform / IaC, CI/CD, Containers, Docker, Hybrid, Cambridge Another top job from ECM, the high-tech recruitment experts. Even if this job's not quite right, do contact us now - we may well have the ideal job for you. To discuss your requirements call ecm or email your CV. We will always ask before forwarding your CV. Please apply (quoting ref: CV27561) only if you are eligible to live and work in the UK. By submitting your details you certify that the information you provide is accurate

The software engineering department is scaling rapidly, and the platform maturity needs to keep pace.

This is a new senior hire, joining an existing SRE team of two as part of a planned expansion. The focus is on building a robust, secure, and repeatable platform that enables developers to ship with confidence as the organisation grows.

You will have meaningful influence over how reliability, security, and operational standards are defined and implemented.

Up to 80,000
Southampton Hybrid (2 days onsite)
What you will be responsible for

You will take a senior, hands-on role in shaping the platform and guiding technical direction, while still remaining close to the work.
Key areas of responsibility include:

• Designing and evolving cloud infrastructure using Terraform as a first-class practice
• Improving platform reliability, scalability, and security posture
• Working closely with development teams to enable safe, efficient delivery
• Leading by example on observability, incident analysis, and operational discipline
• Helping define and embed SRE best practices as the team grows

There is no on-call expectation. The emphasis is on building resilient systems, not reacting to constant failure.

What we are looking for
Essential

• Strong, hands-on Terraform experience in production environments
• Proven experience operating and improving cloud-based platforms
• Confidence making architectural and operational decisions
• Ability to mentor others and raise the technical bar of the team

Useful, but not required

• Deep experience with container platforms or managed Kubernetes
• Observability platforms such as Datadog
• GitOps practices and strong documentation habits

This role suits someone who enjoys ownership, values thoughtful engineering, and wants to help build a platform function the right way rather than inheriting chaos.

Apply now or contact Chris Lynes at Spectrum IT Recruitment for more information

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