What’s in it for you?

* Brand-new, state-of-the-art office environment with parking

* Generous pension contribution

* Life cover

* Sick pay

* Income protection

* Ongoing career development within a growing organisation

Must have’s

* Three to five years’ experience in IT infrastructure, network administration or a similar role

* Strong expertise in Microsoft Azure and virtualisation technologies such as VMware or Hyper-V

* Experience managing servers, storage, networking and cloud environments

* Solid understanding of IT security and compliance including ISO 27001, GDPR and Cyber Essentials

* Experience working within a global, multi-site environment

* Familiarity with ticketing and monitoring systems

* Relevant certifications such as Azure Administrator or CompTIA Network+/Security+ (or working towards)

Nice to have’s

* Experience acting as an escalation point for complex technical issues

* Exposure to capacity planning and network optimisation

* Experience developing internal documentation and knowledge base materials

So, what will you be doing?

* Overseeing daily IT operations across servers, storage, networking and cloud platforms

* Acting as the escalation point for complex service and incident management issues

* Implementing and maintaining robust security measures including firewalls, VPNs and access controls

* Ensuring compliance with security frameworks through audits and assessments

* Managing and optimising LAN, WAN and Wi-Fi infrastructure

* Maintaining and improving Azure and virtualisation environments for performance and scalability

* Overseeing hardware and software installation, configuration and maintenance

* Maintaining clear infrastructure documentation and contributing to knowledge sharing across the business

Helpful extras

* Opportunity to bridge hands-on technical support with infrastructure strategy

* Key role supporting business-critical systems and security

* Growing organisation with modern offices and collaborative culture

Interested? Send your CV to Ellie at i2i Recruitment today! Our mission of ‘Making Recruitment

Personal’ also means making recruitment fair. As a result, we are committed to reviewing every application with a sense of diversity and inclusion. We strive to personally connect with each applicant, but due to the number of applications we receive, this is not always possible. We will still aim to update you on your application, regardless of if it’s successful

The Role – Lead IT Infrastructure Engineer

Wykes Engineering are currently seeking a technically strong Lead IT Infrastructure Engineer to join our growing IT department. This position requires the successful candidate to apply their knowledge and practical experience to lead the operations of our infrastructure team.

Reporting to and working closely with the Head of IT, our Lead IT Infrastructure Engineer will be instrumental in the technical direction, operational delivery and high service standards of the infrastructure team.

Key Responsibilities

* Design, deploy and maintain our virtualised server infrastructure, ensuring high availability and optimal performance across the environment

* Oversee and administer our hybrid cloud infrastructure, managing workloads across on-premises and cloud platforms

* Lead the planning and execution of infrastructure upgrades, migrations and capacity planning activities

* Maintain and develop our cybersecurity posture, including vulnerability management, access controls, and incident response

* Ensure robust backup, disaster recovery and business continuity procedures are in place and regularly tested

* Manage and maintain network infrastructure including switching, routing, firewalls and remote access solutions

* Produce and maintain accurate technical documentation, including system architecture, processes and procedures

Our Lead IT Infrastructure Engineer will be required to have practical involvement in technical delivery.

Operations & Leadership

* Monitor ticket flow – ensuring an efficient and pro-active response

* Manage escalations

* Support the Head of IT in leading new projects

* Provide technical guidance and assistance to others within the IT department, fostering a supportive learning environment

Essential Experience/ Technical Skill Requirements

* Demonstrable hands-on experience administering virtualisation and hypervisor environments

* Experience working with cloud platforms and hybrid infrastructure deployments

* A solid understanding of cybersecurity principles, including threat management, endpoint protection, and security best practice frameworks

* Strong networking knowledge, including firewalls, VLANs, VPNs and DNS/DHCP management

* Experience with backup technologies and disaster recovery planning

* Ability to lead and mentor the Infrastructure Team whilst remaining hands-on in technical delivery

* Strong communication skills, with the ability to translate technical concepts for non-technical stakeholders

* A proactive, problem-solving mindset with a commitment to continuous improvement

Benefits

* Competitive within Industry

* Life Assurance

* Health & Wellbeing Programme

* Health Shield Cash Plan

* Increased annual leave with length of service

The Company – Wykes Engineering Ltd

Based in Rushden, Northants, we are a leading edge engineering specialising in the manufacture of materials processing equipment and renewable technologies. As a highly innovative and progressive design and manufacturing company, we have our own in-house manufacturing department, renewable energy facilities and project work within renewable and food surplus industries.

Founded over 40 years ago, our engineering innovation has always been a fundamental part of our business. This has helped us to establish ourselves as a major player in our key areas of expertise, namely:

* Design and manufacture of equipment for the food bi-products and renewable technologies

* Processing bio-mass into energy

* Renewable energy production

Role: Contract IT Infrastructure Manager (OUTSIDE IR35)
Length: 6 to 9 Month Contract
Location: Hybrid in Reading (2 days onsite)
Day Rate: £500 to £600 per day

The Role

Technify Talent is partnering with a leading technology business based in Reading to hire a Contract IT Infrastructure Manager on a 6 to 9 month initial contract (Outside IR35).

This is a hands on leadership role, overseeing a small IT Team (3 Linux Systems Engineers and 1 Infrastructure Lead) while driving the business’s IT transformation journey.

The business’s infrastructure is primarily on-premise, with plans to transition to the cloud to support, growth, improve scalability, and enhance operational scalability.

Key Responsibilities

* Infrastructure Management: Oversee daily IT operations, manage team of 4, ensure secure network and data systems

* IT Transformation: Lead initiatives aligning IT with business goals, identify process improvements

* Cybersecurity / ISO: Identify risks, lead ISO/IEC 27001/27002 compliance, conduct audits

* Disaster Recovery: Develop, maintain, and test backup and recovery plans

Required Skills

* Proven experience as IT Manager / Head of IT or similar

* Strong leadership with ability to drive change

* Hands-on experience with Linux servers and physical infrastructure

* Experience in O365 Administration and Windows Support

* Familiarity with cloud technologies and migration strategies

* Background in designing and implementing IT systems

We are looking for someone to start ASAP. Interviews can be arranged at short notice.

If you are interested, please apply now for immediate consideration

Network IT is currently looking for an experienced Infrastructure Engineer to join a skilled technical team, supporting a range of critical Government platforms and services.

This role focuses on delivering and supporting tiered systems within the Citrix technology space while contributing to both BAU operations and project-based work.

You’ll play a key role in maintaining, improving, and securing enterprise infrastructure across VMware, Citrix, and Linux environments.

Please note, you will need to be eligible for, or already holding SC Clearance for this role.

Key Details:

Role: Infrastructure Engineer
Duration: 6 Months
Rate: £590 per day
Status: Inside IR35
Location: Milton Keynes
Working Pattern: Hybrid (3 days onsite)
Key Skills:

Support and maintain enterprise infrastructure across VMware, Citrix, and Linux platforms
Deliver BAU support and contribute to infrastructure projects, ensuring system reliability, performance, and security
Able to collaborate with internal teams and third-party suppliers
Assist with system upgrades, migrations, and enhancements
VMware NSX
Azure / AWS Cloud experience

Automation Lead – Infrastructure Automation | Contract | £400–£525 per day (Inside IR35)
Location: London or Norwich (Hybrid)

We are seeking an experienced Automation Lead to drive infrastructure automation and operational automation initiatives across strategic enterprise accounts. This role will focus on delivering automation roadmaps, improving automation maturity, and implementing scalable solutions across IT operations and infrastructure environments.

You will work closely with delivery teams, engineering teams and client stakeholders to design and implement automation strategies that improve efficiency, reduce operational overhead and increase platform reliability.

Key Responsibilities

* Lead automation strategy and automation roadmap development across multiple enterprise accounts

* Implement infrastructure automation and IT operations automation solutions

* Identify automation opportunities and drive automation maturity across business units

* Work with delivery teams to implement automation tools, scripts and orchestration frameworks

* Ensure automation solutions are scalable, monitored and aligned with operational standards

* Manage automation initiatives, resolve technical escalations and support programme delivery

* Collaborate with client stakeholders and internal delivery teams to drive automation outcomes

Required Skills

* Strong experience in Infrastructure Automation or IT Operations Automation

* Hands-on experience with tools such as Ansible, Terraform, PowerShell or Python

* Experience delivering automation strategy, automation roadmap or automation transformation

* Background in enterprise IT services, managed services or infrastructure operations

* Experience working with client stakeholders and delivery teams

Desirable Experience

* Automation implementation across large enterprise environments

* Experience within IT services, consulting or managed services organisations

This is an excellent opportunity for an Automation Architect, Automation Lead, or Infrastructure Automation Specialist looking to lead enterprise automation initiatives across complex IT environments

Role: Contract IT Manager / Head of IT (OUTSIDE IR35)
Length: 6 to 9 Month Contract
Location: Hybrid in Reading (1-2 days onsite)
Day Rate: £500 to £600 per day

The Role

Technify Talent is partnering with a leading technology business based in Reading to hire a Contract IT Manager / Head of IT on a 6 to 9 month initial contract (Outside IR35).

This is a hands on leadership role, overseeing a small IT Team (3 Linux Systems Engineers and 1 Infrastructure Lead) while driving the business’s IT transformation journey.

The business’s infrastructure is primarily on-premise, with plans to transition to the cloud to support growth, improve scalability, and enhance operational scalability.

Key Responsibilities

* Infrastructure Management: Oversee daily IT operations, manage team of 4, ensure secure network and data systems

* IT Transformation: Lead initiatives aligning IT with business goals, identify process improvements

* Cybersecurity / ISO: Identify risks, lead ISO/IEC 27001/27002 compliance, conduct audits

* Disaster Recovery: Develop, maintain, and test backup and recovery plans

Required Skills

* Proven experience as IT Manager / Head of IT or similar

* Strong leadership with ability to drive change

* Hands-on experience with Linux servers and physical infrastructure

* Experience in O365 Administration and Windows Support

* Familiarity with cloud technologies and migration strategies

* Background in designing and implementing IT systems

We are looking for someone to start ASAP. Interviews can be arranged at short notice.

If you are interested, please apply now for immediate consideration

6‑month Senior Network Engineer contract in Didcot, £480 per day, supporting a large, complex network estate for a major UK scientific organisation.

£480 + VAT per day
6‑month Contract (Inside IR35) - Umbrella only
Didcot, Oxfordshire, UK - Hybrid (3 days onsite, non‑negotiable)

Your new company
We’re partnered with a nationally important research organisation whose work powers major scientific breakthroughs and supports a wide range of innovative programmes across the UK. Their network infrastructure is essential to enabling collaboration, high‑performance computing, data exchange and secure connectivity across multiple sites. With continued investment in their digital estate, they are now looking for a Senior Network Engineer to help maintain, secure and evolve the organisation’s core network services. This is a role where your engineering expertise will directly contribute to research and infrastructure used on a national and international scale.

Your new role
You will be responsible for supporting and maintaining a wide range of critical network services across a busy, multi‑site environment. Your work will span routing, switching, Wi‑Fi, firewalls, IP address management, network access control and cloud telephony, ensuring that connectivity remains reliable, secure and aligned with the needs of a highly technical organisation. You’ll play a key part in both day‑to‑day operations and longer‑term improvements, resolving incidents, fine‑tuning configurations, supporting project activity, transitioning new services into live operation and carrying out complex installations or upgrades with a high degree of independence. A significant part of your work will involve monitoring performance, diagnosing issues at source and ensuring that security controls, routing protocols and access policies remain robust. You’ll also work across cabling and infrastructure planning, liaising with Estates teams around network requirements for new buildings, refurbishments and site‑wide cabling activity. Clear, accurate documentation will form a natural part of your routine, ensuring that changes, designs and operational standards are recorded properly and understood across the team. This is a practical, hands‑on engineering role where your judgment, problem‑solving ability and technical depth will be central to maintaining a stable and secure network environment.

What you’ll need to succeed
You’ll bring extensive experience supporting enterprise networks and will be confident managing firewalls, Wi‑Fi platforms, routing protocols and network security technologies. Strong exposure to Fortinet firewalls, enterprise‑grade wireless management platforms, and NAC solutions such as ClearPass will be extremely valuable. You will have worked with OSPF and BGP routing, supported LAN and WAN environments, and be comfortable managing DNS, DHCP, IPv4 and IPv6 addressing, along with IPAM platforms such as Infoblox. Experience working across multi‑site environments, fibre and cabling work, switch configuration and general enterprise networking will be important. Above all, you will be someone who is analytical, methodical and able to remain calm when dealing with complex issues. Clear communication, good documentation habits and the ability to work with people of different technical levels will all be essential. SC clearance is preferred, and the ability to attend site in Didcot 3 days each week is required.

What you’ll get in return
You’ll be joining an environment where networks form the backbone of vital scientific and operational activity. You will work with a skilled, supportive team, gain exposure to an extensive network estate and play a central role in ensuring secure and reliable connectivity across a nationally important organisation. Your contribution will be recognised, your expertise will be valued and your work will help support research that has a lasting impact.

What you need to do now
If you’re an experienced Network Engineer looking for a senior‑level contract with meaningful responsibility and the chance to work on a major scientific network environment, get in touch today to learn more.

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Fibre Up Cabling Field Operative – Underground Cable Installation

Location: London-based (Seven Kings, Enfield), with projects expanding over the next 5 years to areas including Southend and Ipswich
Hours: 48 hours per week (overtime/weekends may be required)

About the Role

We are representing a leading telecoms provider and are seeking Fibre Up Cabling Field Operatives to join their expanding infrastructure projects.

You will carry out the installation of underground cabling and fibre optic networks, following existing infrastructure routes to support broadband and fibre network delivery. The role involves rodding & roping, cable pulling, and fibre blowing, ensuring all work meets safety, regulatory, and quality standards.

Key Responsibilities

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Rod and rope existing duct networks to prepare for cabling

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Pull, route, and secure underground cables through ducts and chambers

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Assist with fibre blowing installation within underground networks

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Complete risk assessments, permits, and job documentation digitally

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Ensure all works comply with NRSWA and local authority requirements

Technical Skills & Experience (Preferable)

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Experience in underground telecoms, utilities, or civils works

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Knowledge of cable pulling and fibre blowing techniques

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Ability to read and interpret job packs, drawings, and plans

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Experience in fibre or coaxial cable installation within duct networks

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Understanding of FTTP/HFC network build infrastructure

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Experience working in public highways under permit conditions

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Familiarity with risk assessments, PPE, and safe systems of work

Accreditations & Certifications

Essential:

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Full UK Driving Licence

Desirable:

NRSWA Units 1 & 2 (Signing, Lighting & Guarding)

SA002 (Underground Safety Awareness)

SA005 (Manual Handling)

Beneficial:

Confined Space Training (Medium/High Risk)

First Aid

Asbestos Awareness

Health & Safety Responsibilities

Carry out dynamic site-specific risk assessments before work

Ensure compliance with permit and street works regulations

Maintain safe working practices at all times

Use appropriate PPE and traffic management systems

Protect existing utilities and infrastructure

Personal Attributes

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Strong awareness of safety in high-risk underground environments

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IT competent for digital reporting

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Reliable, able to work independently or as part of a team

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Strong attention to detail, especially in reporting

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Practical problem-solving skills in live site conditions

Working Hours

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Full-time, 48 hours per week

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Overtime and weekend work may be required

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Early starts/out-of-hours work due to highway permits and traffic management

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Increase in salary after training is completed

Benefits

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Company vehicle and fuel card

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Tools and PPE provided

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Ongoing training and certification support

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Pension scheme

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Paid holidays

This role is ideal for hands-on candidates with underground cabling experience who want to work on expanding fibre projects across London and the surrounding regions.

We endeavour to reply to every candidate, every time but if you haven’t heard back within 10 days, please understand that you have unfortunately been unsuccessful for this position, or the position has been filled

Overview

Are you ready to shape the future of secure network and server infrastructure across a global organisation? At Expleo, we’re expanding our UK Infrastructure Team and looking for a skilled Senior Infrastructure Engineer who thrives in a hands-on technical environment. If you’re passionate about designing resilient networks, solving complex challenges, and playing a critical role in large-scale technology operations, this is the opportunity for you.

What’s in It for You?

High-impact work supporting secure, enterprise-levelservers &networks across UK and global teams
A role where your expertise directly influences network & server performance, resilience, and security
Opportunities to collaborate with talented engineers across Expleo’s global 3-tier network structure
Real ownership of architecture, troubleshooting and continuous improvement initiatives
A culture built on collaboration, innovation and professional growth

Responsibilities

Design, deploy, and maintain functional LAN, WLAN, WAN & server infrastructure environments
Configure and install network devices, servers, routers and supporting technologies
Monitor network integrity, performance and security across multiple UK sites and assist colleagues across different geographies when required
Troubleshoot complex issues escalated by the team and independently resolve them
Implement and automate network tasks to improve efficiency
Mentor and guide team members on technical topics
Develop, test and oversee security solutions-including authentication and disaster recovery
Maintain full documentation of all systems, configurations and processes
Identify areas for optimisation relating to capacity, scalability and performance
Maintain strong level of technical security for UK network & server infrastructures, participate in vulnerability assessments, remediations, security audits, prepare and provide evidence if required
Maintain high levels of governance and compliance with both internal and external controls. i.e Cyber Essentials Plus and ISO27001

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering or a related field
Professional certifications such as CCNA, CCNP (Security, Firewall specialisms highly valued)

Essential skills

Strong background in network administration, switching and routing
Excellent troubleshooting skills with the ability to work independently
Strong grounding in Active Directory and policy management
Knowledge of PAN-OS, SD WAN, Cisco IOS and Extreme Network operating systems
Strong understanding of security frameworks and access control models
Azure server and related services build, configuration and maintenance
Managing backups Azure / Veeam
Client device deployment / patching (Azure Arc / SCCM / WSUS / Intune)
Technical knowledge, support, troubleshooting of MS on premises Active directory infrastructure & related services - international scale if possible - (domain controllers, DFS, GPO, replication, etc)
Knowledge of MS Cloud services and relationships with on premises infrastructure (EntraID, AD connect)
Knowledge of Microsoft 365 architecture, support, troubleshooting at least small scale (UK only), ideally international scale.

Desired skills

Organisational skills with a track record of mentoring colleagues

Experience

Experience using diagnostic, monitoring and network analysis tools
Experience working withWindows and Linux ServersHyper-V, VMWare.
Experience withfirewallconfiguration and management (Palo Alto preferred)
Hands-on experience with TCP/IP and routing protocols including BGP and OSPF

Benefits

Collaborative working environment - we stand shoulder to shoulder with our clients and our peers through good times and challenges
We empower all passionate technology loving professionals by allowing them to expand their skills and take part in inspiring projects
Always working as one team, our people are not afraid to think big and challenge the status quo

As a Disability Confident Committed Employer we have committed to:
Ensure our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible
Communicating and promoting vacancies
Offering an interview to disabled people who meet the minimum criteria for the job
Anticipating and providing reasonable adjustments as required
Supporting any existing employee who acquires a disability or long term health condition, enabling them to stay in work at least one activity that will make a difference for disabled people"We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age".

We treat everyone fairly and equitably across the organisation, including providing any additional support and adjustments needed for everyone to thrive

Infrastructure Engineer - Deployed Hosting Services

Location: Portsmouth (Onsite; Some Hybrid Possible) Contract: 12 Months, Inside IR35
Clearance: SC required to start; DV required while in role

Carbon60 Project Services are recruiting an Infrastructure Engineer to support the build, deployment and configuration of secure hosting environments. This is a hands‑on technical role focused on delivering new infrastructure platforms and supporting deployed systems across compute, storage, virtualisation and Windows services.

You’ll work as part of an engineering team responsible for standing up environments, integrating services, conducting validation and ensuring systems are fully documented and ready for operational use.

Key Responsibilities

Build, configure and deploy infrastructure platforms including compute, storage and virtualisation components.
Install, configure and maintain Windows Server 2019/2022, Active Directory, DNS, DHCP and Group Policy.
Deploy and support VMware ESXi, vCenter and virtual machine environments.
Support the setup and upkeep of development, test and reference environments.
Follow established build procedures, configuration standards and security requirements.
Perform system validation, testing and troubleshooting.
Produce and update technical documentation, build guides and configuration records.
Provide operational support to deployed hosting platforms.

Essential Experience

Recent experience deploying and supporting deployed infrastructure (compute, storage, VMware, firewalls, etc.).
Strong hands-on background with Windows Server, Active Directory and Group Policy.
Solid experience supporting VMware virtual environments.
3-5+ years’ experience building and delivering enterprise infrastructure platforms.
Ability to work independently on technical tasks and follow structured engineering processes.

Desirable Experience

VMware ESXi 8.0 / vCenter 7.0 or 8.0
VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF4+)
Dell VxRail deployment
Dell or HP server hardware build experience
Networking fundamentals (VLANs, switching, routing basics)
Linux exposure (Red Hat or Ubuntu)
Experience working within secure, constrained or deployed environments
VMware NSX‑T
VMware Aria Suite (vROps, vRLI)

Qualifications (Desirable)

VMware VCP
Microsoft MCSA
ITIL Foundation

Guidant, Carbon60, Lorien & SRG - The Impellam Group Portfolio are acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy

Azure DevOps Engineer (SC Cleared)
Location: London (Hybrid – 3 days onsite / 2 days WFH)
Rate: £550–£650/day (Inside IR35)
Contract: 6 months
Start: March/April 2026

Role Overview Seeking an SC‑cleared Azure DevOps Platform Engineer with strong Azure cloud expertise including Databricks and Data Factory. You’ll support large‑scale government programmes, delivering secure, scalable platform engineering across Azure services.
Key Responsibilities
Engineer and maintain Azure platform components: Databricks, Data Factory, WebApp Service, API Management/APIOps
Build and support core infrastructure using Infrastructure‑as‑Code (Terraform)
Implement and optimise CI/CD pipelines
Deliver cloud‑native, containerised solutions using Docker and AKS
Improve platform reliability, automation, and developer experiencePreferred Certifications
Azure DevOps Engineer Expert
Azure Administrator Associate
Azure Solutions Architect ExpertRequirements
Active SC Security Clearance (mandatory)
Strong Azure Cloud + IaC background
Proven DevOps, automation, and CI/CD experience
Experience in enterprise or government environments
Active SC Clearance is required for this role.

If you are interested please upload your most up to date CV

2nd Line Infrastructure Engineer
Onsite in London
£40,000 - 60,000 per annum (dependent on experience) + benefits package
Active DV clearance is required

We are looking for a skilled 2nd Line Infrastructure Engineer to support on a critical MOD site.

You’ll take ownership of complex technical issues, delivering advanced support while helping design, deploy, and maintain secure Windows-based enterprise infrastructure.

You’ll work across technologies including Windows Server, Active Directory, VMware, and MECM, ensuring systems are resilient, compliant, and high-performing. From troubleshooting escalations to implementing security controls and contributing to infrastructure projects, you’ll play a key role in delivering reliable, secure IT services.

Key Skills & Experience

Strong experience in Windows Server environments (AD, GPO, DNS, DHCP)

Expertise in 3rd line support and troubleshooting

Knowledge of VMware (vSphere, ESXi, NSX, vSAN)

Experience with MECM, SCOM, and endpoint management

Understanding of secure system design within MOD or high-security environments

Familiarity with Ivanti or similar endpoint control tools

Awareness of compliance frameworks (e.g. NIST, RMADS, SyOPs)

If this Infrastructure Engineer role is of interest apply now

Onsite in London
£60,000 - 80,000 per annum (dependent on experience) + benefits package
Active DV clearance is required

We are looking for a skilled 3rd Line Wintel Infrastructure Engineer to join a collaborative team supporting a critical MOD environment. You’ll take ownership of complex technical issues, delivering advanced support while helping design, deploy, and maintain secure Windows-based enterprise infrastructure.

You’ll work across technologies including Windows Server, Active Directory, VMware, and MECM, ensuring systems are resilient, compliant, and high-performing. From troubleshooting escalations to implementing security controls and contributing to infrastructure projects, you’ll play a key role in delivering reliable, secure IT services.

Key Skills & Experience

Strong experience in Windows Server environments (AD, GPO, DNS, DHCP)

Expertise in 3rd line support and troubleshooting

Knowledge of VMware (vSphere, ESXi, NSX, vSAN)

Experience with MECM, SCOM, and endpoint management

Understanding of secure system design within MOD or high-security environments

Familiarity with Ivanti or similar endpoint control tools

Awareness of compliance frameworks (e.g. NIST, RMADS, SyOPs)

If this Infrastructure Engineer role is of interest apply now

Systems Engineer (Infrastructure & Networking)

On site

40 - 50k + benefits

About the Role

We’re looking for a Systems Engineer who thrives on designing and delivering multiple infrastructure builds. You’ll be part of a very technical team, building and deploying network and infrastructure solutions for scientific projects

What You’ll Be Doing

• Designing and delivering infrastructure builds across multiple environments - on-prem, cloud, and hybrid.
• Building and managing Windows Server (2016/2019/2022) and Active Directory - GPO, DNS, DHCP, and file systems.
• Deploying and maintaining Google Cloud Platform (GCP) infrastructure - compute, networking, IAM, and storage.
• Managing and supporting Microsoft 365 - Exchange Online, Teams, Intune, SharePoint, and Azure AD.
• Installing, configuring, and maintaining VMware vSphere/ESXi and Hyper-V virtual environments.
• Designing and building secure network infrastructures - switches, routers, firewalls, VPNs, and Wi-Fi.
• Implementing and managing security controls, patching, and endpoint protection.
• Overseeing backup, disaster recovery, and business continuity plans.
• Collaborating with project managers, developers, and clients to deliver tailored infrastructure solutions.

What We’re Looking For

• Proven experience as a Systems Engineer or Infrastructure Engineer in a multi-project environment.
• Strong background in infrastructure design, build, and deployment across varied environments.
• Experience in building multiple environments for each project
• Expert-level knowledge of Windows Server, Active Directory, and Microsoft 365.
• Solid hands-on experience with Google Cloud Platform (GCP) - ideally across compute, networking, and identity management.
• Confident managing both Windows and Linux operating systems.
• Skilled in VMware or Hyper-V virtualisation.
• Excellent understanding of networking fundamentals - VLANs, routing, switching, firewalls, and VPNs.
• Awareness of security best practice, monitoring, and compliance.
• Strong documentation skills and a proactive, solution-driven mindset.

AWS Platform Engineer (Governance & Networking)

Permanent Role

London Based - Hybrid Working

50,000 to 70,000

Must be SC Clearance Eligible

A leading consultancy is looking for an AWS Platform Engineer to drive a major cloud modernization program for a high-profile UK Financial Services firm. You will own the foundation of an enterprise-scale ecosystem, evolving the AWS Landing Zone to ensure global networking, security guardrails, and automated governance are world-class.

You will be responsible for the following

• Modernise Governance: Architect and scale multi-account environments using AWS Control Tower and Organizations.
• Engineer Connectivity: Build high-performance network topologies with Transit Gateway, Direct Connect, and VPC Endpoints.
• Automate Infrastructure: Drive platform consistency by deploying all resources via CloudFormation (IaC) and Python/Shell scripts.
• Harden Security: Deploy advanced perimeter defenses using WAFv2, Network Firewall, and Firewall Manager.
• Optimize & Monitor: Maintain deep observability and cost efficiency using CloudWatch, Datadog, and CloudTrail.
• Govern Identity: Enforce strict least-privilege access across the platform via expert IAM management.

Essential Skills

• Expert knowledge of VPC components, subnets, route tables, and gateways (IGW/NAT).
• Proficient in managing global DNS via Route 53 and configuring ALB/NLB load balancers.
• Deep understanding of VPN, BGP, and network peering protocols.
• Solid grasp of the broader ecosystem: EC2, ECS, S3, Lambda, and Config.
• Strong background in implementing Security Groups, NACLs, and PrivateLink.

London Based - Hybrid Working 50,000 to 70,000

Must be SC Clearance Eligible

If you are an AWS specialist with a passion for complex networking and governance, we’d love to hear from you. Please apply directly to this advert or send your CV for a confidential discussion to (url removed)

Randstad Technologies Ltd is a leading specialist recruitment business for the IT & Engineering industries. Please note that due to a high level of applications, we can only respond to applicants whose skills & qualifications are suitable for this position. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business.

Location: Thorpe Park, Leeds, Hybrid working

Join us as an Infrastructure Designer to help shape and deliver the future of our cloud and on premise platforms at Lowell.
This role plays a key part in designing secure, scalable Azure and hybrid solutions that keep our business running smoothly. It supports the development of our cloud and infrastructure strategy, ensures high quality designs for partners like Fujitsu, and contributes to strong governance, performance, and optimisation across our platforms.

Working closely with engineers, vendors, architects and teams across the business, the role influences how we design, build and deliver the services our colleagues and customers rely on. It’s a great opportunity for someone who enjoys solving complex challenges, collaborating with expert teams, and making a real impact in a modern, hybrid cloud environment.

What we are looking for:

• Professional certifications in Technical Engineering, Cloud Platforms, ITSM or IT Architecture, or equivalent hands-on experience.
• Broad technical understanding across applications and infrastructure, including firewalls, load balancers, networking, and certificates.
• Strong knowledge of infrastructure design, with a focus on Azure and modern cloud platforms.
• Solid grounding in IT engineering principles and best practices.
• 5+ years’ experience in IT service management, infrastructure, or operations, with strong vendor management exposure (ideally Fujitsu).
• Proven infrastructure design and architecture experience at SME level; financial services experience is a bonus.

If you’re excited about this role but don’t meet every requirement - don’t worry, still apply. Your unique perspective could be just what we’re looking for.

What you’ll get:

• A discretionary annual bonus to reward your impact
• 3% flexible benefits that you can tailor to suit your lifestyle, whether that’s extra cash, more holiday, or added health cover.
• Hybrid working for the best of both worlds-collaboration and focus.
• Free onsite parking, saving you time and money.
• Recharge and refresh opportunities with 28 days of holiday plus public holidays, and the option to buy up to five more-giving you more time for what matters most.
• Peace of mind with life assurance that supports your loved ones, no matter what.
• A culture that celebrates you and supports your wellbeing - with recognition awards, access to on-site gym facilities, and a variety of wellbeing initiatives offered throughout the year to help you stay balanced, resilient and feeling your best.
• Encouragement to be your authentic self at work by joining one of our vibrant employee networks-like Rise (Gender), Proud (LGBTQIA+), Culture, or Spark (Neurodiversity & Disability) - and connect with a community that celebrates and supports you.

So, who are we?

We’re on a mission to make credit work better for all.

We buy debt from lots of different companies in all kinds of sectors. We treat people with dignity, helping customers pay off their Lowell debt in practical and affordable ways.

According to The Sunday Times, we’re one of the best places to work in the UK, (we’re proud to be on their ‘Best Places to Work’ list for the second year running). Why? Because of the people who work here. Warm, welcoming, and super-talented. It’s our people that make us great.

We celebrate and share success, learn from failure, embrace change, and savour challenge.

Join us and from day one you’ll have a voice in one of the most dynamic companies in the UK finance sector. Our new colleagues tell us they love the support we give them and the recognition they receive for a job well done. And wherever you are in Lowell, you’ll be making a difference to the lives of millions of people going through tough times.

Ready to join us?

At Lowell, we’re committed to helping you grow-both personally and professionally. We provide the tools, support, and opportunities you need to shape your career and thrive.

We welcome people from all backgrounds and experiences. Whatever your identity - culture, gender, sexual orientation, religion, ethnicity, age, neurodiversity, or disability - if you’re passionate about making credit work better for everyone, we’d love to hear from you. Our strength lies in our people, and we’re proud to build inclusive teams supported by benefits that help everyone succeed.

Apply today and support the delivery of secure, reliable services across Lowell.

If you need help with your application or have any questions about the adjustments we can make to support you during the recruitment process, please contact a member of the Lowell Talent Team, who’ll be more than happy to support you.

Are you passionate about bridging development and operations to deliver seamless software solutions?

Do you thrive in creating automated CI/CD pipelines and managing cloud infrastructure?

What are the benefits?

• Competitive salary
• Career development opportunities
• Become a member of an Employee-owned trus
• Cycle to work scheme
• Option to buy additional leave

What are your key responsibilities?

• Design, build, and maintain automated CI/CD pipelines for rapid and reliable releases
• Develop scripts and tools (e.g., Ansible) to automate operational tasks and infrastructure provisioning
• Implement monitoring and alerting systems to ensure application health and performance
• Manage infrastructure across on-premises and cloud environments (AWS, Azure)
• Ensure security compliance and implement best practices for applications and infrastructure
• Collaborate with internal teams and stakeholders to streamline development and deployment
• Troubleshoot technical issues and provide support during incidents
• Continuously improve processes and adopt DevOps best practices

What are we looking for?

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field
• 3+ years of experience in DevOps, Infrastructure Engineering, or Site Reliability Engineering
• Strong Linux system administration and networking skills
• Experience with Docker and containerised deployments
• Familiarity with PostgreSQL database management and performance tuning
• Knowledge of backup/DR, load testing, and server hardening

Apply now to be part of our growing team!

eDV DevOps Engineer / Site Reliability Engineer (SRE) - AWS, Kubernetes - Contract Outside IR35.
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We are supporting a specialist engineering consultancy delivering secure technology platforms to high-profile UK government organisations. They are seeking an eDV Cleared DevOps Engineer / Site Reliability Engineer (SRE) with strong experience across AWS, Kubernetes, Terraform, CI/CD and Linux environments to support the continued growth of critical cross-domain systems.
This contract role will focus on improving platform reliability, automation, infrastructure as code, observability and DevOps practices across both cloud and on-premise environments. You will work closely with software engineers, platform engineers and operations teams to ensure highly secure, scalable and resilient systems supporting sensitive government programmes.

Location: Cheltenham (Hybrid - 3 days onsite)
Rate: 500- 650 per day Outside IR35
Security Clearance: Active eDV Clearance required
Start Date ASAP

As a DevOps / Site Reliability Engineer, you will be responsible for ensuring the availability, performance, and reliability of services supporting sensitive government programmes. You will collaborate with multiple feature development teams and BAU/support teams to evolve both cloud and on-premise infrastructure, delivery pipelines, and observability tooling.
The role will focus on improving system reliability, monitoring, automation, and performance, while proactively identifying and mitigating operational risks. This position may also involve participation in an on-call rota, which could include occasional 24/7 call-out support.
Key Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with software engineering teams to improve subsystem reliability and performance.

• Work with system administrators to automate operational processes and reduce manual effort.

• Enhance monitoring and observability capabilities to proactively detect and resolve issues.

• Support development environments to improve delivery speed and quality.

• Contribute to the evolution of infrastructure, DevOps practices, and CI/CD pipelines.

• Research and evaluate new technologies and tools to support engineering decisions.

• Develop expertise across multiple technical and business domains.

  Required Skills & Experience

• Active eDV clearance is essential

• configuration management tools such as Ansible, Chef, or similar

• Strong Terraform

• Docker containers and container orchestration platforms (Kubernetes, OpenShift, Docker Swarm)

• maintaining and using CI/CD tooling such as Jenkins

• Monitoring and observability experience with Prometheus, Grafana, or InfluxDB

• event-driven integration and messaging systems such as RabbitMQ or other AMQP solutions

• Strong Linux command line, administration, and shell scripting experience

• Solid understanding of relational databases and SQL

• network security protocols

• Working with cloud platforms, ideally AWS (EC2, RDS, S3, Lambda) Azure a plus

Please send your CV to Laura at (url removed) to progress matters. Services Advertised are those of Employment Business.

Senior Infrastructure Engineer - Hybrid - Milton Keynes

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

Structured cabling contract in SW London

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

Vacancies: 1

Immediate starts available

Works will be installing data cable and hardware moves, adds, and changes.

Duration: 2 weeks initially with potential to extend up to 10 weeks

The ideal candidate will:

• Hold a valid CSCS/ECS - industry specific preferred e.g. datacomms specialist
• Enhanced DBS
• Manual handling
• Working at height / ladder safety
• Preferably have their own fibre glass ladders

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

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

Up to £31k Plus on-call allowance + benefits In commuting range of Lancaster (office base) The opportunity: This is a chance to join an established and growing connectivity provider in a role where you ll be involved in delivering real customer infrastructure projects across the UK. Rather than being tied to a helpdesk or internal support function, you ll be out working on-site as part of a project delivery team helping to install and maintain the network connectivity that businesses rely on every day. The work is practical and hands-on. You ll gain exposure to fibre installations, structured cabling, wireless deployments and general WAN connectivity, supporting projects from initial installation through to troubleshooting and ongoing support. There is flexibility around background. The hiring manager is particularly keen to speak with people who are early in their technical career but have already had some exposure to working on installs or infrastructure in a real-world environment and want to build on that experience. Day to day Your time will be spent supporting the delivery of infrastructure projects across customer sites. Some days will involve installing new connectivity solutions, while others will focus on fault finding, testing network performance or providing technical support to ensure projects are delivered successfully. You ll work closely with both internal teams and customers, travelling to different locations across the UK and gaining exposure to a wide range of environments. The role also includes participation in an on-call rota, so a flexible and proactive approach is important. Who we are looking for We re looking to speak with people who have previously worked in a practical technical role such as data cabling, telecoms engineering, wireless installation or field-based IT support. You don t need to be a fully fledged network engineer, but an interest in networking and a desire to develop technically will go a long way. Being within a commutable distance of Lancaster is important, as you ll often start or finish your day from the office or local project locations. A full UK driving licence is essential, along with a willingness to travel and work in varied environments. Just as important as technical exposure is attitude. This role will suit someone reliable, hands-on and keen to build a long-term career within infrastructure delivery and networking. The Next Steps If this sounds like something you d be open to exploring, or you d like to understand the business, projects and progression opportunities in more detail, you ve got a few options. You can call Joe White at CRG TEC for a straightforward conversation about the role. You can also drop Joe a message and he ll come back to you. Or, if you re happy with what you ve read, send your CV across and Joe will give you a call to talk it through properly.