?? Location: Leeds, West Yorkshire (Hybrid) ?? Employment Type: Permanent ?? Status: Actively Hiring ?? £55,280 - £62,190 + Excellent Benefits WRK digital are delighted to be partnered exclusively with a highly respected, UK-based organisation, shortlisting for a Senior Cloud Engineer on a permanent basis. We are looking for an accomplished and innovative Senior Cloud Engineer to join a collaborative Cloud Platform team, helping to manage, develop, and optimise a large Azure cloud environment. You will play a key role in delivering secure, scalable and resilient infrastructure that underpins the organisations cloud strategy. The ideal candidate will bring expertise across Microsoft Azure, Kubernetes, Terraform (IaC), CI/CD pipelines (GitHub Actions or similar), and cloud automation. You will provide technical leadership, support operational excellence, mentor junior engineers, and drive continuous service improvements. A proactive mindset, strong troubleshooting capability, and the ability to draw insights from performance data will be essential. This opportunity suits someone who thrives in a modern cloud environment, enjoys solving complex engineering challenges, and values cross-team collaboration. Core Responsibilities include: Manage and optimise Azure cloud infrastructure, ensuring stability, performance, and reliability Provide L2/L3 support for incidents, troubleshooting cloud-related issues Lead Kubernetes cluster operations and support containerised workloads Maintain and enhance Terraform Infrastructure as Code modules Participate in CI/CD automation using GitHub Actions or similar tooling Analyse observability data to produce insights and recommendations Ensure effective monitoring using tools such as Prometheus, Grafana, Dynatrace, AppDynamics or Splunk Drive automation across cloud operations following SRE and DevOps principles Support junior engineers through mentoring and knowledge sharing Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement platform improvements Maintain clear documentation for procedures, configuration and operational readiness Minimum Requirements: 24/7 on-call L2/L3 support experience Experience with a major cloud platform (Azure preferred) Familiarity with monitoring tools for troubleshooting and insight gathering Hands-on experience with CI/CD pipelines (GitHub Actions or similar) Strong experience with Terraform or similar IaC tooling TPBN1\_UKTJ

Pay up to £73,305 plus 28.97% employer pension contributions, hybrid working, flexible hours, and great work life balance.

DWP. Digital with Purpose.

We are looking for outstanding Senior Network Engineers to join our community of tech experts in DWP Digital, to assist in the design of Infrastructure services in collaboration with Architecture and Engineering principles.

We’re using fresh ideas and leading-edge tech to build and maintain digital solutions that will be used by nearly every person in the UK, every day and at key moments in their lives.

DWP is the UK’s largest government department. We help people into work and make payments worth over £195bn a year to support and empower millions of people.

The scale of what we do is extraordinary, and our purpose is unique. We’d love you to join us.

What skills, knowledge and experience will you need?

• Advanced Network Architectures and Routing: Proficient in VXLAN overlays, EVPN, multi-site fabrics, VRF segmentation and Dynamic routing protocols (OSPF, BGP), particularly using Arista technologies.
• Traffic Optimization & Load Balancing: Experienced in load balancing solutions including F5 ASM, APM, and DNS.
• Automation & DevOps Practices: Good background in Infrastructure as Code, Configuration as Code, and CI/CD pipelines for streamlined network operations.
• Communication skills with the ability to document network designs and procedures effectively. Takes accountability of issues that occur and is proactive in searching for potential problems.
• Leadership and technical direction: Demonstrates strong technical leadership within Network Engineering, acting as a role model for best practice. Provides clear direction, mentors engineers, supports capability development and leads by example in the delivery of resilient, high quality network services.
• Next-Generation Firewall Expertise: Skilled in configuring, designing, and maintaining NGFW’s with emphasis on Palo Alto Firewalls with centralized management via Panorama.

You and your role

As a Senior Network Engineer, you’ll play a key role in leading and supporting a team of infrastructure engineers, helping shape and deliver network and infrastructure solutions that align with wider IT and departmental goals.

You’ll work closely with a broad range of people, from engineers and support teams to business users, architects and external suppliers, making sure communication is clear and effective at every level. You’ll take ownership of delivering complex technical solutions, managing risks and dependencies along the way, and seeing work through to successful implementation.

You’ll also be hands on in designing and running VXLAN overlays to support scalable, modern datacentre networking.

Details. Wages. Perks.

Location: You’ll join us in one of our brilliant digital hubs in Blackpool, Leeds, Manchester or Newcastle, whichever is more convenient for you.

Hybrid Working: We work a hybrid model - you’ll spend some time working at home and some time collaborating face to face in a hub.

Pay: We offer competitive pay of up to £73,205

Pension: You’ll get a brilliant civil service pension with employer contributions worth 28.97%, worth over £16,000 per year.

Holidays: A generous leave package starting at 26 days rising to 31 days over time.

You can also take up to 3 extra days off a month on flexitime. You’ll also get all the usual public holidays.

We have a broad benefits package built around your work-life balance which includes:

• An award-winning environment and culture: Employer of the Year 2023 (Women In IT Awards), Founders Award for Outstanding Digital Leadership 2023 (Digital 100)
• Flexible working including flexible hours and flex-friendly policies
• Time off volunteering and charitable giving
• Bring your authentic self to work with ‘I Can Be Me in DWP’
• Discounts and savings on shopping, fun days out and more
• Interest-free loans to buy a bike or a season ticket, so it’s even easier for you to get to work and start making a difference
• Professional development, coaching, mentoring and career progression opportunities.

Process:

We know your time is valuable, so our application and selection process are just two stages:

Apply: complete your application on Civil Service Jobs. There’ll be full instructions when you click through.

Interview: a single stage interview online.

CLICK APPLY for more information and to start your application.

About The Role
Right across infrastructure, theres a requirement to not only maintain, but also renew and reimagine. Whatever stage youre at in your career, with us youll have an opportunity to grow and develop. Delivering essential infrastructure services for life, while being safety first, and client and customer centric in a friendly, fun and respectful environment where you are encouraged to thrive.
Where will you be working?
We help our clients safeguard the water supply, improve environmental performance and manage demand for future generations. We enhance and extend asset life, ensuring compliance with water quality and environmental standards. Were problem solvers with over 140 years of combined experience in engineering and infrastructure.
Want to be a part of it?
What will you be doing?
Engineering Technician with experience supporting the investigation and detailed design of clean and wastewater networks and associated civil engineering projects within the water sector. Skilled in interpreting network maps and plans to understand asset ownership and constraints, including public and private land. Provides effective technical support to designers by completing tasks that contribute to build-ready designs and successful construction delivery. Demonstrates a strong understanding of utilities, environmental factors, construction methods, and safe systems of work. Capable of managing individual tasks or small projects across multiple workstreams, with expertise in investigations, CAD support, and statutory notice preparation for private land and easements in line with client requirements.

What you’ll bring

• Experience of using MS Office Excel, Word, Powerpoint, Outlook and also conversant with
  AutoCAD 2D / GIS software.
• Have a basis of water hydraulic network systems understanding, either through previous experience or education.
• Able to demonstrate an initiative to work on their own and as part of a team.

Whats in it for you?
We offer a range of benefits designed to support your life in and out of work, some of which include;

• Contributory pension scheme
• Online GP service, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year
• Employee assistance programme
• My Rewards portal, access to 1000s of retail discounts
• Life assurance
• Cycle to work, salary finance and give as you earn schemes
• Enhanced maternity, paternity leave and adoption leave
• Reward and recognition scheme
• Recommend a friend get rewarded for introducing people to us!

In addition, this role offers;

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Discretionary bonus scheme

About us
We want to be an employer of choice and a great place to work, attracting diverse and talented people, who join us and make a difference. Were one of the Top 100 UK companies actively supporting and recruiting army veterans. Our ENABLE inclusion networks bring together people who have a shared passion, to help create an environment where everyone belongs.
Our values help to shape our culture and how we work with one another. We recruit with these values in mind, to ensure your aspirations, and ways of working, align with ours.

• Wereresponsibleand go further for our people, clients, communities and the planet
• Wereopenand seek new and better ways of exceeding expectations
• Weretogetherand as one team; the whole is greater than the sum of the parts
• Wereambitiousand embrace opportunity, to lead essential infrastructure services for life

Whether youre a trainee, apprentice or graduate, or progressing through your career, our people benefit from industry recognised programmes, training and development.
Its an exceptional time to be a part of M Group.
Please note:Occasionally, job adverts might be closed before the stated closing date. Do apply as soon as possible to ensure your application is considered.
For certain roles, successful candidates will be subject to 3rdparty background checks as part of the hiring process. Some roles require drug and alcohol testing as part of induction and onboarding.
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12-18 month Fixed Term Contract with a view to go Permanent

IT Infrastructure & Support Analyst - Hybrid

Our client is urgently looking for an experienced Infrastructure & Support Analyst to join their team on an FTC basis, initially for 12-18 months with a view to extend.

Please note, the role is hybrid, with 3 days per week required on-site in Leeds.

You will come from an Infrastructure background, including Service Desk Support at 2nd and 3rd line level. You will have around 5 years’ plus experience ideally.

You will be rewarded with an excellent salary, as well as a brilliant benefits package including hybrid working, annual leave, life assurance, income protection, private medical insurance, dental plan, eye tests, access to a virtual GP, season ticket loan, cycle to work scheme, retail and tech discounts as well as many, many more perks!

IT Infrastructure & Support Analyst - Key Skills:

• M365 (including Defender ATP, Entra/AzureAD, Exchange, Intune and Teams)
• Meraki Wi-Fi and Switches
• Microsoft Windows Server management
• Windows 11
• Infrastructure Support background - including Service Desk at 2nd to 3rd line level
• Good attention to detail
• Clear and Concise communication skills, both written and verbal

IT Infrastructure & Support Analyst- Hybrid

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PRINCIPAL DEVOPS ENGINEER- SC CLEARED PRINCIPAL DEVOPS ENGINEER- Permanent opportunity for a Principal DevOps Engineer with SC Clearance. - Salary up to £110,000 DOE - Hybrid opportunity with London based offices - To apply, please call Laura Jackson on , or email with an up-to-date CV. WHO ARE WE?We're hiring for DevOps Engineers at principal level to join a top consultancy delivering cutting-edge solutions for industry-leading Public Sector and 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 SC Clearance eligibility is required. THE PRINCIPAL DEVOPS ENGINEER- Active SC Clearance or SC Clearance eligibility - London Based or ability to travel to London.- Experience as in a Senior/ Principal DevOps/ Platform engineering role PRINCIPAL DEVOPS ENGINEER ESSENTIAL SKILLS- Strong Linux expertise (RHEL/CentOS) with experience supporting production systems- Git for version control and collaborative development (GitHub / GitLab)- AWS cloud infrastructure, ideally with Infrastructure as Code using Terraform- Kubernetes and container technologies (Docker) for modern platform environments- Experience working with CI/CD pipelines and automation tooling (e.g. Jenkins, Bamboo)- Strong understanding of modern platform architecture, microservices and cloud-native systems- Good communication skills and ability to provide technical leadership. TO BE CONSIDERED:Please either apply through this advert or emailing me directly on . For further information please call me: / . 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 SKILLSDEVOPS 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, SC CLEARANCE, NSD

Network Architect - Leeds (Hybrid)

• Excellent opportunity for a Network Architect to join a growing organisation delivering complex, enterprise-scale network and security solutions. * Permanent, full-time role with a hybrid working model (Leeds-based with some on-site/client interaction). * Well suited to a senior Network Engineer stepping into architecture or an experienced Architect looking for hands-on design and delivery. * To apply, please email

ABOUT THE CLIENT

We’re working with a well-established organisation operating across large-scale enterprise environments, supporting complex, multi-vendor network infrastructures. With continued investment in modern networking, security, and cloud technologies, they are looking to strengthen their architecture capability to support ongoing transformation and growth.

They operate across a range of sectors and deliver high-quality, secure, and scalable solutions, with a strong emphasis on technical excellence and end-to-end ownership.

THE NETWORK ARCHITECT ROLE:

You’ll be responsible for designing and delivering enterprise network solutions across LAN, WAN, and data centre environments. This is a hands-on architecture role, covering the full lifecycle from high-level design through to implementation and migration.

You’ll work across multi-vendor environments, supporting technologies such as Cisco and Juniper networking, SD-WAN, network security, and data centre infrastructure. The role will involve close collaboration with engineering teams, stakeholders, and customers to ensure solutions are robust, scalable, and aligned to business needs.

Alongside design responsibilities, you’ll play a key role in technical decision-making, troubleshooting complex issues, and driving best practice across network architecture and security.

NETWORK ARCHITECT ESSENTIAL SKILLS

• Strong experience in network architecture or senior network engineering roles * Proven background designing enterprise LAN/WAN environments * Experience with Cisco and/or Juniper networking technologies * Strong knowledge of routing protocols (BGP, OSPF) * Experience with SD-WAN solutions and modern WAN architectures * Solid understanding of network security, including firewalls and segmentation * Experience working with data centre technologies (Nexus, VXLAN, etc.) * Ability to produce HLD/LLD documentation * Experience working in complex, multi-vendor environments * Strong stakeholder communication and problem-solving skills

THE BENEFITS

• Opportunity to work on large-scale, enterprise networking projects * Exposure to modern technologies including SD-WAN and cloud networking * Strong technical environment with ongoing development opportunities * Collaborative team culture with clear progression into senior architecture roles * Flexible / hybrid working model

TO BE CONSIDERED:

Please either apply through this advert or email me directly via

For further information please call me on / .

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

Network Architect, Senior Network Engineer, Cisco, Juniper, SD-WAN, LAN, WAN, BGP, OSPF, Network Security, Firewalls, Data Centre, VXLAN, MPLS, Cloud Networking, Infrastructure, Enterprise Networking

Bradford + Hybrid Up to £60,000 Your new role To take day-to-day ownership of our IT services and infrastructure, lead the helpdesk team, and play an active role in driving how we use AI and automation to work smarter. Working in conjunction with the IT Director on our broader IT, AI and data strategies. Responsibilities Responsible for the reliable, day-to-day running of IT services across both sites - infrastructure, cloud platforms, applications, telephony and end-user computing - with overall accountability for service health, capacity and major incident escalation. Day-to-day supervision of the IT Helpdesk Analysts, setting clear priorities, quality assurance, day-to-day workload management, appraisals and performance management. Manage the operational health of our Azure-based infrastructure alongside Microsoft 365 platforms, keeping platforms patched, monitored, documented and secure, and contributing to infrastructure projects as they arise Oversee availability and supplier coordination for our core legal systems, including our Practice Management System (Partner for Windows) and Document Management System (NetDocuments). Work with the IT Director to identify and deliver AI and automation opportunities across the firm. Operational ownership of our cyber security and data security provisions including Cyber Essentials Plus, access management, patching, backup and DR. Work with the IT Director, MSP and specialist suppliers to keep the firm secure and compliant. Manage supplier and MSP relationships day-to-day, holding partners to SLAs and feeding into renewal and procurement decisions. Maintain IT policies and procedures current, relevant and auditable, escalating concerns to the IT Director promptly. Experience needed Experience in an IT operations or IT management role, ideally within professional or regulated services and with a commercial mindset. Experience of managing people, capable of flexing and adapting their style in order to get the best from their team members. Working knowledge of Microsoft-centric environments: Azure, Intune, Entra ID and Microsoft 365. Experience with Power Automate and a genuine interest in AI and automation. The ability to present complex technical information clearly to non-technical stakeholders Experience managing third-party suppliers and MSP relationships Proven ability to use ITSM tools and good service management practices to support reliable, customer-focused IT services. Understanding of cybersecurity fundamentals, including experience with Cyber Essentials or similar. Open and collaborative style of working, fostering trust and reassurance in others. An ambitious and innovative mindset. Experience with Microsoft Copilot Studio or similar agentic AI/automation platforms Working knowledge of Microsoft 365 Copilot and how to drive value from it in a business context Previous experience of using Partner for Windows (P4W) and/or NetDocuments or similar case management systems. An approachable, friendly and open style of working, with the ability to build and maintain relationships with colleagues. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk

Group IT ManagerBarnsley, South Yorkshire – Site basedSalary up to £70,000 + car allowance

Elevation Tech & Transformation is recruiting exclusively for a hands-on Group IT Manager to lead a small IT team for one of our key clients in Barnsley. This is a fantastic opportunity to take full ownership of the IT function, drive system improvements and deliver strategic IT projects.

What You’ll Do:

• Manage the day-to-day running of the IT department.
• Lead upgrades and development of business systems, including current ERP.
• Oversee IT infrastructure, hardware, software and remote site connections.
• Manage IT projects and vendor contracts, ensuring efficient, secure and high-quality delivery.
• Train and support staff to build confidence in IT systems.
• Maintain backups, security and ensure reliable service across all sites.

What We’re Looking For:

• Experience managing IT in a multi-site environment ideally withing manufacturing
• Strong technical knowledge of business systems, infrastructure and IT project delivery.
• Hands-on leadership style with a focus on team development.
• Excellent stakeholder and vendor management skills.

This is an immediate-impact role for an IT professional ready to take full ownership and drive IT forward in a growing SME.

Remote - occasional travel to Bradford, Leeds or Sheffield

• £45,000 + annual company bonus & benefits

Our client is looking for an experienced Infrastructure Engineer to be a key technical authority responsible for the implementation, and ongoing management of the Group’s IT infrastructure across both on premises and Azure cloud environment. The role requires a self-driven, proactive professional with the ability to take initiative, lead projects from concept to completion, and ensure the delivery of robust, secure, and scalable infrastructure solutions supporting business-critical systems

The role is remote however occasional site visits to West Yorkshire and South Yorkshire will be required for maintenance or specific project work.

Key responsibilities:

• Implement, and maintain hybrid infrastructure solutions (Azure + on-prem) that meet performance, security, and compliance requirements.
• Manage and optimise Windows Server, SQL Server, and Azure environments including Virtual Machines, Networking, Storage, Backup, and Monitoring.
• Maintain and secure Active Directory, Group Policy, DNS, DHCP, and Azure AD (Entra ID) synchronisation.
• Ensure high availability and resilience across all servers, networks, and databases supporting business-critical applications.
• Deliver advanced troubleshooting and root cause analysis for complex infrastructure issues.
• Take ownership of infrastructure projects from design through to successful delivery, ensuring clear documentation, stakeholder engagement, and post-implementation review.
• Maintain alignment with Cyber Essentials Plus & GDPR
• Implement and manage endpoint protection, patch management, and vulnerability remediation.

The following skills and experience will be essential:

• Strong expertise in Microsoft Azure IaaS & PaaS, Active Directory, Group Policy, DNS, DHCP, Windows Server 2019–2022, and SQL Server administration
• Deep understanding of LAN/WAN design, VLANs, VPNs, routing, switching, and firewall management
• Experience with Microsoft 365, Intune, and Endpoint Manager
• Proven experience managing secure environments aligned with Cyber Essentials Plus or ISO 27001
• Full UK drivers license

Infrastructure Engineer | West Yorkshire (3 days on site) | 6 month contract (initially) | Data center

We’re looking for an Infrastrcuture Engineer to support a large-scale enterprise testing environment based within a data centre setting in West Yorkshire.

This role sits within a dedicated lab function responsible for pre-production validation and solution testing. Understanding enterprise infrastructure end-to-end will be key with this role.

You’ll be responsible for:

• Operating and maintaining a large enterprise lab environment
• Translating infrastructure requirements into structured test builds
• Validating firewall, switching, storage and virtualisation configurations
• Supporting enterprise-level compute, storage and network environments
• Troubleshooting complex infrastructure issues
• Managing workflows and documentation via JIRA

Essential Experience

• Strong VMware experience (enterprise virtualisation environments)
• Deep knowledge of firewall technologies
• Experience working with Juniper networking environments
• Hands-on experience with enterprise switches
• Block storage and enterprise storage technologies
• Compute virtualisation in large-scale environments
• Experience working within enterprise-level organisations
• Strong troubleshooting and technical validation capability

Candidates will be required to go through background checks before commencing contract.

Must be eligible to live and work in the specified work location . Some occasional travel maybe required. Only successful candidates will be contacted.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES Our client is committed to equal opportunities and actively seeks applications from all sectors of the community irrespective of sex, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, having responsibility for dependents, age, religion/beliefs, or any other reason which cannot be shown to be justified.

If this sounds like a good fit, apply now!

Infrastructure Engineer | West Yorkshire (3 days on site) | 6 month contract (initially) | Data center

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We’re Hiring: IT Manager

Head Office, Selby

At GBUK, we’re continuing to grow, and with that, comes the need for strong, forward-thinking infrastructure to support our people, customers, and future ambitions.

We’re looking for an IT Manager who can take ownership of our group-wide IT function, driving both operational excellence and strategic development across our business.

Why this role matters

This isn’t just about keeping the lights on.

You’ll play a key role in shaping how IT enables the business; leading projects, strengthening cyber security, and ensuring our systems evolve alongside our growth.

From managing infrastructure across multiple sites to delivering future-focused IT strategy, this is a hands-on leadership role with real impact.

What you’ll be doing

• Leading IT across GBUK, ensuring a reliable and efficient environment
• Driving strategic IT projects that support business growth
• Managing and developing relationships with third-party IT service providers
• Overseeing network, server, and cloud-based infrastructure
• Strengthening cyber security and delivering staff training
• Developing and testing business continuity and disaster recovery plans
• Managing IT budgets, forecasting, and cost control
• Creating and embedding IT policies, processes, and best practice
• Supporting, managing and developing your team
• Providing guidance to your direct reports on day-to-day and escalated issues

What we’re looking for

• Strong knowledge of IT infrastructure (networks, servers, end-user environments)
• A presence in the office, just outside Selby, at least 3 days per week
• Experience across on-premise and cloud-based systems (Microsoft 365, SharePoint)
• Proven track record of delivering IT projects
• Experience working with Managed Service Providers
• Confident communicator, able to engage stakeholders across the business
• A proactive, solutions-focused approach with strong organisational skills

It would be great if you also have…

• Experience in a manufacturing, logistics, or similar environment
• Knowledge of Microsoft Dynamics, Business Central or MS SQL
• Experience with Power Apps or asset management systems
• Understanding of GDPR and data security best practices

Why join GBUK?

We’re a growing, values-led organisation operating globally, with people at the heart of everything we do.

This is an opportunity to shape, influence, and modernise IT within a business that’s investing in its future.

Interested?

If you’re ready to take ownership of IT in a growing organisation and make a real impact, we’d love to hear from you.

DURATION: Initial 6 months (likely extension)

LOCATION: Leeds (preferred). Also open to Edinburgh, Manchester, Halifax

ONSITE REQUIREMENTS: Hybrid - 2 days onsite per week (local office)

ENGAGEMENT TYPE: Outside IR35

DAY RATE: £550 per day

LEGAL RIGHT TO WORK:Candidates must have the legal right to work in the UK. Unfortunately, sponsorship is not available for this role.

ATRIUM GLOBAL SUMMARY

Atrium Global is supporting a client in the financial services sector in hiring a Senior z/Linux Engineer to join their Core Infrastructure Platform team within Mainframe Services.

JOB OVERVIEW

This role is focused on the support, stability and continuous improvement of enterprise Linux environments running on IBM Z. You will work across a highly regulated, mission-critical platform, primarily supporting RHEL-based z/Linux systems under z/VM.

This is a Linux-first role, requiring strong hands-on system administration experience within enterprise production environments. Exposure to IBM Z is highly beneficial, but strong Linux engineers with the right background will also be considered.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide hands-on support and engineering across enterprise Linux (RHEL) environments
• Support BAU operations across development, test and production (incident, problem and change)
• Provision, configure and maintain z/Linux virtual machines under z/VM
• Deliver OS patching, upgrades and vulnerability remediation across Linux platforms
• Support platform lifecycle management, ensuring stability, performance and compliance
• Work closely with adjacent infrastructure teams (mainframe, storage, network, security)
• Contribute to platform improvements, upgrades and optimisation initiatives
• Produce and maintain technical documentation, runbooks and operational procedures
• Participate in on-call / standby rota (approx. 1 week in 4–5)

REQUIREMENTS

• Strong Linux system administration experience (RHEL preferred)
• Proven experience supporting enterprise production environments (BAU, incidents, patching, upgrades)
• Experience working in regulated or large-scale environments (e.g. banking, government, utilities)
• Hands-on experience with OS patching, upgrades and vulnerability remediation
• Familiarity with ITIL-aligned processes (incident, problem, change management)
• Ability to work independently within an established infrastructure/platform team

Desirable:

• Experience with z/Linux (s390x) or Linux on IBM Z
• Exposure to z/VM and virtualisation concepts
• Experience with automation tools (Ansible, Bash, Python)
• Exposure to OpenShift or container platforms

About The Role
Right across infrastructure,theresa requirement to not onlymaintain, but also renew and reimagine. Whatever stageyoureat in your career, with usyoullhave an opportunity to grow and develop.Delivering essential infrastructure services for life, while being safety first, and client and customer centric in afriendly,funand respectful environment where you are encouraged to thrive.
Wherewill you beworking?
At M Group Energy,wereenabling the energy essential to support our lives.
We provide an end-to-end service, delivering solutions in electricity transmission, distribution, renewable energy, EV,meteringand home decarbonisation.
This role will be within ourElectricity Transmission department.We design, build and commission substations at voltages up to and including 400kV. Our teams construct andmaintaintransmission lines and substations, ensuring the efficient and reliable delivery of electricity.
As part of our team,youllbe at the forefront of the transition to net zero, working with not just those around you, but across the Group- sharing learnings to deliver essential infrastructure services for life.
Want to come and be a partof it?
Whatwill yoube doing?
We are looking for a motivated Graduate Engineer to join our team for four months over the summer. This is an excellent opportunity for either a student studying or a recent graduate to build practical experience, work on a real project and develop their technical and professional skills with support from an experienced team.
You will be involved in supporting the site works of a major transmission connected battery storage scheme.
Key Responsibilities

• Working with multi-disciplinary teams to track progress across the construction site
• Undertake measurement and as built survey works
• Support in quality and activity tracking and management (including the use of CAD)

Whatyoullbring

• Working towards or achieved a degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Civil Engineering or a related discipline
• Valid UK driving licence.
• Effective communication skills
• Keen to learn with an interest in development and progression

Whatsin it for you?
We offer a range of benefits designed to support your life in and out of work, some of which include;

• Matched or contributory pension scheme
• Online GP service, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year
• Employeeassistanceprogramme
• My Rewards portal, access to 1000s of retail discounts
• Life assurance
• Cycle to work, salary finance and give as you earn schemes
• Enhanced maternity, paternity leave and adoption leave
• Reward and recognition scheme

About us
We want to be an employer of choice anda great placeto work, attracting diverse and talented people, who join us and make a difference.Wereone of the Top 100 UK companies actively supporting and recruiting veterans. Our ENABLE inclusion networks bring together people who have a shared passion, to help create an environment where everyone belongs.
Our values help to shape our culture and how we work with one another. We recruit with these values in mind, to ensure your aspirations, and ways of working, align with ours.

• Wereresponsibleand go further for our people, clients,communitiesand the planet
• Wereopenandseeknew and better ways of exceeding expectations
• Weretogetherand as one team; the whole is greater than the sum of the parts
• Wereambitiousand embrace opportunity, to lead essential infrastructure services for life

Whetheryourea trainee, apprentice or graduate, or progressing through your career, our peoplebenefitfrom industry recognised programmes,trainingand development.
Itsan exceptional time to be a part of M Group.
Please note:Occasionally, job advertsmight be closedbefore the stated closing date.Doapply as soon as possible to ensure your application is considered.
For certain roles, successful candidates will be subject to 3rdparty background checks as part ofthehiring process. Some roles require drug and alcohol testing as part of inductionand onboarding.
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Network Architect - Leeds (Hybrid)

• Excellent opportunity for a Network Architect to join a growing organisation delivering complex, enterprise-scale network and security solutions.
  * Permanent, full-time role with a hybrid working model (Leeds-based with some on-site/client interaction).
  * Well suited to a senior Network Engineer stepping into architecture or an experienced Architect looking for hands-on design and delivery.
  * To apply, please email

ABOUT THE CLIENT

We’re working with a well-established organisation operating across large-scale enterprise environments, supporting complex, multi-vendor network infrastructures. With continued investment in modern networking, security, and cloud technologies, they are looking to strengthen their architecture capability to support ongoing transformation and growth.

They operate across a range of sectors and deliver high-quality, secure, and scalable solutions, with a strong emphasis on technical excellence and end-to-end ownership.

THE NETWORK ARCHITECT ROLE:

You’ll be responsible for designing and delivering enterprise network solutions across LAN, WAN, and data centre environments. This is a hands-on architecture role, covering the full lifecycle from high-level design through to implementation and migration.

You’ll work across multi-vendor environments, supporting technologies such as Cisco and Juniper networking, SD-WAN, network security, and data centre infrastructure. The role will involve close collaboration with engineering teams, stakeholders, and customers to ensure solutions are robust, scalable, and aligned to business needs.

Alongside design responsibilities, you’ll play a key role in technical decision-making, troubleshooting complex issues, and driving best practice across network architecture and security.

NETWORK ARCHITECT ESSENTIAL SKILLS

• Strong experience in network architecture or senior network engineering roles
  * Proven background designing enterprise LAN/WAN environments
  * Experience with Cisco and/or Juniper networking technologies
  * Strong knowledge of routing protocols (BGP, OSPF)
  * Experience with SD-WAN solutions and modern WAN architectures
  * Solid understanding of network security, including firewalls and segmentation
  * Experience working with data centre technologies (Nexus, VXLAN, etc.)
  * Ability to produce HLD/LLD documentation
  * Experience working in complex, multi-vendor environments
  * Strong stakeholder communication and problem-solving skills

THE BENEFITS

• Opportunity to work on large-scale, enterprise networking projects
  * Exposure to modern technologies including SD-WAN and cloud networking
  * Strong technical environment with ongoing development opportunities
  * Collaborative team culture with clear progression into senior architecture roles
  * Flexible / hybrid working model

TO BE CONSIDERED:

Please either apply through this advert or email me directly via

For further information please call me on 0203 763 3888 / 07441 348 206.

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KEY SKILLS

Network Architect, Senior Network Engineer, Cisco, Juniper, SD-WAN, LAN, WAN, BGP, OSPF, Network Security, Firewalls, Data Centre, VXLAN, MPLS, Cloud Networking, Infrastructure, Enterprise Networking

Platform Engineer - CloudFormation or Terraform

Leeds (Hybrid)

Permanent

£70,000- £75,000 + Benefits

Platform Engineer needed with active SC Security Clearance and good experience Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools such as CloudFormation or Terraform. for a permanent position in Leeds (Hybrid). Start ideally in May 2026.

A chance to work with a leading global IT transformation business specialising in delivering large-scale Government digital modernisation projects.

Hybrid Working 2 days/week remote (WFH), and 3 days/week working on-site from the Leeds office.

Key skills, experience + duties to include:

• Experience as a Senior Platform Engineer including a solid understanding of software engineering principles and their application.
• Good understanding of cloud services (AWS) and containerisation technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes).
• Experience in Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools such as CloudFormation or Terraform.
• Experience of Scripting and pipeline automation, ei.e. Jenkins and GitHub Actions.
• Hands on CloudFormation scripting, troubleshooting and debugging.
• Experience of working closely with development and infrastructure teams to quickly understand requirements and implement solutions.
• Using Automation to improve development processes and optimise software delivery.
• Work closely with both engineers and product teams and including Designers, Product Managers and Analysts.
• Working knowledge of Chef, scripting and troubleshooting and with Python scripting and troubleshooting
• Experience with Jenkins pipelines (multibranch), deployments, groovy scripting
• Experience with Linux commands and knowledge of troubleshooting web services
• Experience with AWS services EC2, NLB, API Gateway, ASG, etc.
• Active SC Security Clearance used last 12 months.
• Government, GDS, (url removed) domain experience is strongly preferred.
• Benefits: Salary 70k-75k (DOE) + Hybrid + Bonus + Pension + 22 days holiday + BHs (rising to 25 days) + Death in Service + Health Care Plan + More.

Job title: Modern Workplace Solution Architect (M365)
Location: Leeds/Edinburgh (2 days onsite)
Daily Rate: £700 (Inside IR35)
Contract Length: 6 months (with potential for extension)
Working Pattern: Full Time

The Role
Are you ready to take your career to the next level? We’re on the lookout for a passionate Modern Workplace Solution Architect to be a key player in a large-scale digital workplace programme! This is a hands-on architecture role where you’ll design and enhance internal employee platforms within the Microsoft 365 environment.

Forget being tied to just one project! You will dive into various initiatives that shape collaboration, identity, automation, and workplace technologies.

What We’re Looking For
Must-Have Skills:

• Strong experience as a Solution Architect within Modern Workplace/M365 environments
• Proven experience in developing, designing, and testing enterprise solutions using Microsoft Endpoint Manager/Intune, Entra ID, Microsoft Defender for Endpoint, Office 365, and collaboration tools like Teams and Power Platform.
• Proven ability to design end-to-end solutions (documentation, diagrams, governance)
• Experience with Microsoft 365 (Teams, SharePoint, collaboration tools)
• Experience in Entra/Azure AD (identity & access management)
• Excellent stakeholder communication skills
• Experience with YAML pipelines for automation in Azure DevOps or GitHub Actions.
• Solid understanding of Continuous Integration and Continuous Delivery practises.
• Familiarity with modern security standards, including identity-driven security and zero trust.
• Knowledge of virtualization solutions across Azure, AWS, and Google Cloud Platform.
• Experience with Unified Endpoint Management Technologies (eg, Microsoft Intune, JAMF).

What You’ll Be Working On

• Designing solutions across the Microsoft 365 ecosystem (Teams, SharePoint, collaboration tools)
• Identity & Access Management (Entra/Azure AD, external users, multi-tenant setups)
• Supporting Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) integrations and tenant migrations
• Driving improvements in automation and infrastructure (Terraform, CI/CD pipelines)
• Exploring AI and modern workplace innovations (eg, Copilot)
• Enhancing data visibility and observability across platforms

Nice-to-Have

• Automation experience (PowerShell, Terraform, CI/CD)
• Exposure to Power Platform (Power Apps, Power Automate)
• Experience with data, monitoring, or observability tools
• Background in regulated environments (eg, financial services)

Why Join Us?

• Work on high-impact, enterprise-scale projects that make a difference!
• Gain exposure to a wide variety of technologies and initiatives.
• Have the opportunity to influence modern workplace strategy and design.
• Thrive in a collaborative, fast-moving Agile environment.

Ready to make an impact?
Join us in improving and building internal digital workplace systems within a Modern Workplace/M365 environment.

Types of Projects You’ll Engage With:
Identity & Access: Securely managing external/guest user access and multi-tenant collaboration.
Mergers & Acquisitions: Integrating new companies into systems and migrating users.
Collaboration & Workplace Tools: Enhancing communication through Microsoft Teams and SharePoint.
AI & Automation: Automating workflows and infrastructure with cutting-edge tools.
Infrastructure & Workplace Tech: Managing Azure Virtual Desktop and device management.
Data & Observability: Collecting insights and improving service visibility.

If you’re excited about shaping the future of the workplace with us, we want to hear from you! Apply today and embark on this exciting journey!

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