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Test Environment Manager
Randstad Technologies Recruitment
London
In office
Mid
£40k - £45k
RECENTLY POSTED
TECH-AGNOSTIC ROLE
Job Title: Test Environment Manager
Type: Perm Role
Location: London, UK (On-site, 5 days per week)
Salary: 40K - 50K per annum
Are you an expert in keeping technical environments stable and reliable?
We’re looking for a Test Environment Manager to join our technology team in London. This is a crucial, hands-on role where you’ll be the central point of contact for our testing environments, ensuring they are always ready and running smoothly for our teams.
What You’ll Do:
Manage Environments: Be responsible for the day-to-day health of our testing environments.
Coordinate Data Refreshes: Oversee and schedule updates to our test data to keep it accurate.
Monitor and Fix Issues: Proactively watch for problems and resolve them quickly to prevent delays.
Control Changes: Use strict change management protocols to ensure all changes are tracked and approved, maintaining stability.
Guide Teams: Advise developers and testers on best practices for using the environments.
What We’re Looking For:
Proven experience in a similar role.
Strong skills in Change Management, Service Configuration Management, and Service Level Management.
A collaborative mindset and excellent problem-solving skills.
Ability to work on-site in London.
This is an urgent vacancy with a deadline where the hiring manager is shortlisting for an interview immediately. Please apply with a copy of your CV or send it praveen. com
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.
IT Configuration engineer
Interaction Recruitment
Hatfield
In office
Mid
£111
RECENTLY POSTED
TECH-AGNOSTIC ROLE
We are looking for hands-on, motivated IT Configuration Engineers to join our busy client in Hatfield. This is a physical, team-focused role ideal for individuals with a passion for IT hardware, attention to detail, and the drive to meet customer expectations.
Working within the configuration department, you ll be applying software images to a wide range of devices using detailed, pre-defined build scripts.
Shift Pattern: Varying shifts between 7:00am Midnight
Typical shift times include:
7:00am 3:00pm
8:00am 4:00pm
4:00pm Midnight
(Occasional 12-hour shifts and weekend overtime may be required)
Key Responsibilities:
Follow detailed build scripts to configure customer hardware
Apply operating system images and software packages to devices
Log and report any build issues (incident management)
Meet specific build targets for customer orders
Unpack and repack devices as part of the configuration process
Maintain a clean and efficient workspace
Work collaboratively with your team to hit daily output goals
What We re Looking For:
This is a physical, on-your-feet role that requires a proactive attitude, flexibility, and a keen eye for detail. You must be comfortable working to targets and adaptable to changing priorities and shift patterns.
Essential Skills & Attributes:
Proactive and self-motivated
Flexible and reliable
Punctual with a strong work ethic
Able to follow instructions accurately
Strong attention to detail
Passion for technology and customer satisfaction
Comfortable working independently and within a team
Accountable and quality-focused
Additional Requirements:
Must wear safety shoes on site
Physically capable of being on your feet for the entire shift
Able to lift, unpack, and repack equipment safely
Must be able to work full-time
Flexible to work on different shifts
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Azure Cloud Platform Engineer
Tria
London
Hybrid
Mid
£650/day - £750/day
RECENTLY POSTED
terraform
github
powershell
python
bash
microsoft-azure
Are you passionate about building secure, scalable, and innovative cloud solutions? Do you have a strong view of “what good looks like” from a mature Cloud set-up, whilst enjoying the challenge of working in a greenfield Cloud landscape? If so, apply now for this Azure Cloud Platform Engineer based in central London.
This role is to join an enterprise-scale business, and an instantly recognisable household name. Their Cloud strategy is in its infancy and they’re looking for their first Cloud Platform Engineer to join a new Engineering team.
You’ll need to be a self-starter, able to work on your own initiative, and thrive in an environment where you may not have all the answers immediately. The role will offer the Azure Cloud Platform Engineer the opportunity to really make tangible contributions to the Cloud strategy and technical toolkit selection.
The role is inside IR35 and will run to the end of March 2026 initially. There will be extensions and it is expected to go on for 2-3 years at least. The Azure Cloud Platform Engineer will need to be onsite in central London 3 days per week.
What you’ll do:
Design, implement, and support Azure cloud infrastructure and services.
Automate deployments, monitoring, and management using Infrastructure-as-Code (ARM, Bicep, Terraform, or similar).
Collaborate with DevOps, security, and development teams to ensure highly available, resilient, and secure solutions.
Optimise performance, cost, and scalability across cloud environments.
Troubleshoot complex issues and provide expert-level support for Azure-based workloads.
What we’re looking for:
Proven experience working with Microsoft Azure (IaaS, PaaS, Networking, Security).
Strong knowledge of CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices (Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, or similar).
Expertise with Infrastructure-as-Code (Terraform, Bicep, or ARM).
Solid understanding of cloud networking, identity, and security best practices.
Scripting experience (PowerShell, Bash, or Python).
Azure certifications (AZ-104, AZ-305, or equivalent) are a plus.
The rate is flexible depending on experience but is expected to be in the range of (Apply online only) inside IR35.
Azure Cloud Platform Engineer
Platform Automation Engineer - 6-month Contract - SC Cleared
CBSbutler Holdings Limited trading as CBSbutler
Corsham
Hybrid
Mid
£580/day - £680/day
RECENTLY POSTED
linux
windows
terraform
window-server
confluence
jira
+6
We are currently hiring for a Contract Platform Automation Engineer with strong skills in VMWare, PowerShell, Terraform, Ansible and Python. This is a 6-month Contract, working on a hybrid basis (1-2 days per week) in Corsham. Rates range between 580 - 680 per day InsideIR35. Please note active SC (MoD) Clearance is required for this role.
This is a senior engineering role working on mission-critical systems that support the armed forces.
The platform is primarily built on VMWare, Windows, and Linux technologies, with automation focused on Windows Server components, VMware SDDC tools, REST APIs, and bespoke applications.
Responsibilities include:
Develop high-quality production automation code using PowerShell, following best practices and version control workflows (GIT/Bitbucket).
Design and implement complex solutions with tools such as Python, Ansible, Terraform, and Jenkins.
Automate deployment across server, network, and storage technologies.
Produce and review design artefacts, supporting system testing activities.
Collaborate with Service Management teams to diagnose and resolve issues.
Skills required:
Recent hands-on experience creating complex PowerShell automation modules (PowerShell v4+).
Experience with automated deployments across multiple vendors.
Strong background in large-scale Windows infrastructure environments.
Familiarity with test-driven development and tools such as Jenkins.
Experience with infrastructure/applications such as SolarWinds, ELK, VMware Horizon, VEEAM.
Excellent communication and analytical skills.
Desirable:
Experience with Atlassian tools (JIRA, Confluence, Bitbucket).
Certifications such as VMware VCP, Microsoft MCSA/MCSE, or Oracle OCA.
Public sector/Defence experience.
Please apply for immediate interview!
CBSbutler is operating and advertising as an Employment Agency for permanent positions and as an Employment Business for interim / contract / temporary positions. CBSbutler is an Equal Opportunities employer and we encourage applicants from all backgrounds.
Infrastructure Engineer
1st Step
London
Hybrid
Mid
Private salary
RECENTLY POSTED
windows
window-server
powershell
1st Step Solutions are supporting an M&E Contractor who have an opportunity for a on a Infrastructure Engineer on a Permanent basis based in London Barbican.
Hybrid model of work - 3 days in the office and 2 days at home.
Role overview:
The Infrastructure Engineer plays a key role in supporting the organisation’s IT strategy and digital transformation objectives. This position is central to driving the adoption of modern technologies while ensuring infrastructure remains secure, resilient, and aligned with business goals. The role requires a proactive approach to technology trends and continuous improvement across the IT estate.
Key Duties:
Configure, monitor, and maintain network infrastructure and ensure network security.
Support, administer, and assist in the development of server and user infrastructure, including virtualisation technologies.
Oversee software across servers and user devices. Maintain compliance with the internal Approved Software List. Administer ERP systems.
Monitor and maintain the Microsoft cloud environment.
Manage Helpdesk tickets, escalate where needed, and ensure SLA compliance. Conduct root cause analysis and implement solutions.
Deliver planned and ad-hoc IT projects within established frameworks.
Create and maintain all IT documentation.
Administer security tools and maintain governance, risk, and compliance standards. Improve security posture, using tools such as Microsoft Secure Score.
Support implementation of business process improvements. Review and suggest enhancements to current procedures.
Make independent decisions aligned with departmental and strategic IT objectives.
Act as Deputy for other roles when competent to do so and appoint a suitable Deputy during periods of absence.
Qualifications & Experience
Minimum 5 years in IT roles, including at least 2 years in a service delivery capacity. Experience with internal and external stakeholders, regulated environments, and ITIL-aligned processes.
A combination of the following is preferred: CompTIA (Networking, Security, A+, Server), Microsoft Certifications (e.g. Azure Administrator, Security, Server Hybrid Admin, Power Platform Fundamentals).
Membership in relevant bodies such as BCS, IEEE, ISACA, (ISC) , CompTIA, or ITIL/AXELOS.
Skilled in LAN/WAN management, VLANs, routers/switches, VPNs (Azure or Always On), firewall configuration, and protocols (DNS, DHCP, TCP/IP).
Proficient in PowerShell for automation and reporting. Knowledge of Power Automate and CI/CD pipelines.
Knowledge of disaster recovery and business continuity planning. Experience with storage solutions and playbook maintenance.
Experience with Microsoft Defender, Sentinel or equivalent SIEM tools, RBAC, PIM, and awareness of ISO 27001 / Cyber Essentials. Familiarity with IAM, PAM, XDR, and GRC tools.
Proficient in Microsoft 365, Azure, Entra, SharePoint, Exchange, Purview, Intune, Teams, Power Platform, and other Microsoft services.
Experience in Windows Server admin, OS hardening, patching, Hyper-V, VM provisioning, backup, HA, and clustering. Knowledge of AD/AAD, GPOs, Entra ID, SSO, MFA, and Conditional Access.
Open to adopting new tools, technologies, and methodologies.
Clear in both verbal and written communication; confirms understanding when conveying information.
Package:
Competitive salary
Private Medical
Healthcare Cash Back Plan
Life Assurance
Excellent annual leave
Employee Assistance Programme
Pension
Maternity and Paternity pay
Other discounts and company benefits
Windows Server System Administrator
Spectrum IT Recruitment
Multiple locations
Hybrid
Mid
£40k - £52k
RECENTLY POSTED
windows
window-server
linux
aws
Windows Server Systems Administrator
Windows Server, VMware, Active Directory, AWS, DNS
40,000 - 52,000
Hybrid - 2 Days per week in the Southampton office
Windows Server Systems Administrator required to join a leading international Software Business committed to delivering high-performance IT solutions. This is a large operation and will be working within a 24/7 production environment with 85% of your time being Windows Server and 15% VMware.
As a Windows Server Systems Administrator you will maintain and contribute to the ongoing reliability, performance and support of the infrastructure. This includes monitoring the operating environments, responding to incidents, problems and helping other teams as necessary.
These roles have been created by team expansion and new client wins.
Key Responsibilities:
Manage, troubleshoot and maintain Windows Server environments
Be part of a 24/7 production environment of around 25 engineers in this team
Support multiple systems or applications of medium to high complexity
Manage Mail, DNS, FTP, IIS and Application environments
Participate in the On-Call rotation
Work with cabling, racking and other tasks in Physical Data Centres
Communicate events to stakeholders, teams and leadership
Skills Required:
4+ Years Windows Server Administration Experience (100+ Servers)
VMware
Active Directory
AWS
SAN Storage
DNS
Production Environment Experience
Linux
Microsoft Certified, VMware Certified or AWS Certified would be desirable
If you have the relevant skills for this role and are ready for the challenge, then please send your CV to (url removed)
Spectrum IT Recruitment (South) Limited is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
Service Desk Engineer (2nd Level)
GCS
Chesham
Hybrid
Mid
£34k - £35k
RECENTLY POSTED
sql
Role: Service Desk Analyst
Location: Chesham, UK
Schedule: Onsite 3 days per week.
Key Qualifications-
Reporting relationship
This position reports to the Service Desk Lead
Core technologies and skills preferred for this role:
Ability to support core technologies. These technologies include but are not limited to- Microsoft Server all versions, Microsoft SQL, Microsoft Exchange, Microsoft Remote Desktop and RDApp infrastructure, VMware, Hyper V, Cisco, Citrix, Azure, Microsoft 365, Microsoft
Intune, HPE and Dell technologies, SonicWall, WatchGuard and Draytek technologies, Veeam, Adobe, Fortinet, Juniper
Key duties of role-
Description of the main duties
The position of Service Desk Analyst involves assisting with the smooth running of the service desk and supporting clients
The role will provide expert and highly personable support to many clients across varied cutting edge and legacy technologies. The role is not field based
Working with Microsoft and major vendor technologies - with PCs, laptops, servers, peripherals and networks both in terms of hardware and software
Working with the Service Desk Management team, logging and categorising tickets and escalating cases where needed
Monitoring service desk ticket flow and ensuring correct priorities are assigned for all tickets
Reviewing case responses from clients and ensuring timely responses from our team, and ensuring good communication with customers maintained throughout
Working with the workshop and admin teams, ensuring that the hardware status and location can be traced via the service desk
Deputise for the Service Desk Management team
Working with Microsoft and our major vendor technologies - with client systems, appware, servers, peripherals and networks
The job role is fast paced and the environment is dynamic, friendly and supportive
The candidate must be capable of multitasking and be prepared to adjust the work priorities to meet clients’ needs at short notice
Candidates must present well and must speak and communicate clearly as they will be acting as ambassadors for the Company, communicating with all levels of staff within clients’ companies up to and including board level
If interested feel free to share your CV and I will get in touch with you.
GCS is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
3rd Line Engineer
Reed Technology
New Milton
Hybrid
Mid
Private salary
RECENTLY POSTED
linux
windows
aws
nodejs
Third Line Technician
Annual Salary: Up to 37,000, dependent on experience
Location: Hampshire
Job Type: Full-time - hybrid
Hours: 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday 09:00-17:00, plus on-call rota
Third Line IT Service Desk Technician, where you will play a pivotal role in maintaining the seamless operation of our IT infrastructure by resolving complex technical issues escalated from first- and second-line support.
Day-to-day of the role:
Advanced Technical Support:
Resolve complex hardware, software, and network issues escalated from lower-tier support.
Conduct root cause analysis and implement long-term solutions.
Manage high-impact incidents to ensure minimal business disruption.
Server & Application Support:
Troubleshoot server issues across cloud (AWS), on-premise, and embedded environments.
Support applications written in Node.js and manage FreeSwitch systems.
Apply over-the-air firmware updates and monitor system performance.
SIP, VoIP & Network Management:
Maintain and troubleshoot SIP-based communication systems including VoIP and VoLTE.
Configure SIP trunks and resolve complex call routing and quality issues.
Manage network configurations affecting SIP traffic, including firewalls, NAT, and QoS.
Knowledge Sharing & Documentation:
Mentor junior technicians and contribute to internal training.
Create and maintain detailed documentation and system diagrams.
Vendor & Supplier Liaison:
Collaborate with third-party vendors to resolve technical issues.
Assist in managing SLAs and ensuring service quality.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
Proven experience of at least 3-5 years in a second or third-line IT support role, managing escalated issues and providing advanced troubleshooting.
Strong knowledge of Linux and Windows systems, and experience with FreeSwitch.
Experience with AWS infrastructure and cloud services.
Deep understanding of SIP, VoIP, VoLTE, STUN, and firewall bridging.
Proficiency in Node.js application support and server diagnostics.
Hands-on experience using tools for SIP analysis, such as Wireshark, SIP Traces, or packet analysers.
Excellent problem-solving and communication skills.
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
Certifications such as Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator, or equivalent.
Benefits:
161 hours holiday rising to 175 hours with length of service plus Bank Holidays.
Discounts on groceries, shopping, holidays, insurance, days out, restaurants, and more.
24/7 employee assistance programme with an easily accessible app.
Family and friends’ discounts on our services & products.
Cycle to work incentive.
Pension Scheme, up to 4% Company matched.
Free on-site parking.
If you are interested in this position please apply online or for more information please contact me on
Cloud Operations Team Lead
Big Red Recruitment Midlands Limited
Milton Keynes
Hybrid
Leader
£70k - £80k
RECENTLY POSTED
terraform
aws
ansible
Are you looking for your next challenge?
Do you want the opportunity to lead the cloud operations for globally expanding market leader?
Our client is a leading supplier of software into the hospitality and higher education industry who are currently growing at circa 15% per annum.
This role will be leading their successful cloud operations team, leading the team of engineers, driving automation and supporting the development teams with robust CI/CD infrastructure in a hands-on leadership role.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES- Oversee day-to-day cloud operations, including monitoring, incident response and trouble shooting.
Leading and managing short and long term project planning.
Developing and implementing cloud governance, security and compliance.
Leading automation and IaC improvements.
Providing mentorship and professional development for the team of cloud engineers.
KEY EXPERIENCE- 3+ years of hands-on AWS experience
Strong knowledge of IaC and configuration management tools (Terraform & Ansible or similar)
Proven experience leading cross-functional teams and managing cloud infrastructure projects
Experience in cloud monitoring, alerting, and performance tuning
Experience with CI/CD tools and supporting development workflows
SALARY - UP TO £80,000****LOCATION - MILTON KEYNES (2 Days per month)****BENEFITS:- Performance related bonus scheme- 25 days annual leave + bank holidays
2 wellbeing days per year
Christmas shut-down period
Company pension, private health care, life assurance + additional flexible benefits
We are an equal opportunity recruitment company. This means we welcome applications from all suitably qualified people regardless of race, sex, disability, religion, sexual orientation or age.
We are particularly invested in Neurodiversity inclusion and offer reasonable adjustments in the interview process. Reasonable adjustments are changes that we can make in the interview process if your disability puts you at a disadvantage compared with others who are not disabled. If you would benefit from a reasonable adjustment in your interview process, please call or email one of our recruiters.
Systems Engineer
Saab UK
Multiple locations
Fully remote
Mid
Private salary
RECENTLY POSTED
linux
nagios
windows
terraform
itil
window-server
+7
Introduction
Saab UK is part of Scandinavia’s largest defence company, bringing together the best of Swedish and British innovation. Saab offers world-leading solutions and services in defence, aviation, space, and civil security to keep people and society safe. Our UK presence has been growing at pace, meaning we can offer a wide range of opportunities for personal fulfilment and career growth. We currently employ over 600 people across eight sites in the UK, and our specialisations include software engineering, underwater robotics, radars, AI, and armed forces training.
What you will be part of
Explore a wealth of possibilities. Take on challenges, create smart inventions, and grow beyond. This is a place for curious minds, brave pioneers, and everyone in between. Together, we achieve the extraordinary, each bringing our unique perspectives. Your part matters.
Saab is a leading defence and security company with an enduring mission, to help nations keep their people and society safe. Empowered by its 26,000 talented people, Saab constantly pushes the boundaries of technology to create a safer and more sustainable world.
Saab designs, manufactures and maintains advanced systems in aeronautics, weapons, command and control, sensors and underwater systems. Saab is headquartered in Sweden. It has major operations all over the world and is part of the domestic defence capability of several nations. Read more about us here
The Role
You will be part of Public Safety Solutions (PSS), which develops advanced software applications and solutions for mission critical control room operations including for Police, Fire & Rescue and Airports. As a Systems Engineer you will provide technical support to customers, projects and development teams. Working with engineers based in both the UK and Sweden, to maintain and update SAFE and its related integrated systems and services. You will gain a comprehensive knowledge of the SAFE operating environment, configuration and core functionality, as well as deep expertise in system components and integrations. This is a fully remote position with the option of working from the Hull office. Occasional travel will be required to our customer sites.
How we work
A team of self-motivated individuals with the ability to work unsupervised supporting a mission critical service. Working to towards a 99.999% availability, our collaborative team follows a DevOps approach to provide a service with constantly evolving priorities and growing customer base. As a team, we are working on the goal of transforming in to Site Reliability Engineers (SRE). We are looking to expand this team with the addition of the right person that will both complement our existing skills and help us to grow through continuous improvement.
Key responsibilities
Deploy, maintain and support SAFE operating environments for customers.
Provide 2nd and 3rd line support to customers as part of service operations team.
Maintaining on-premise and Cloud infrastructure, server builds, configurations and patching.
Planning, testing and documentation of installations and changes.
Advising projects and customers with technical matters and system troubleshooting relating to infrastructure, applications and environments.
Be part of an on call weekly rotation shared across the Support and Operations teams.
Experience/Qualifications
Essential requirements
Demonstrable knowledge and experience in 3 or more of the following:
Microsoft Windows Server
Microsoft SQL Server
Networking (Load balancing, Firewalls, TCP/IP)
Linux (Debian or RHEL)
Telephony/UC (SIP, ACD, VOIP)
Active Directory (ADFS, domain management, users/groups, policies, certificates etc.)
Infrastructure management and maintenance (COTS hardware & Virtualisation - VMware, Hyper-V)
Good knowledge and experience of ITIL
Experience of managing high availability environments and systems or with similar critical infrastructure delivery experience.
Highly attentive with the ability to deal with changing priorities and context switching.
A positive attitude to innovation, change and transformation are essential characteristics to be successful in this role.
Excellent communication skills - written and verbal.
Desirable, but not essential
Familiarity with Agile methodologies, tools and ways of working.
Experience and knowledge of CI/CD tools.
Experience in scripting/coding (Python, C#, PowerShell).
Experience of common automation tools (Terraform, Ansible).
Experience with monitoring solutions (Nagios, Zabbix, NetCool, Icinga, Elastic).
Previous experience of working in a DevOps environment.
If you aspire to help create and innovate whilst developing yourself in a challenging team setting, Saab may well have the perfect conditions for you to grow. We pride ourselves on a nurturing environment, where everyone is different yet we share the same goal - to help protect people.
Application Support Engineer
Applause IT Recruitment Ltd
Birmingham
In office
Mid
Private salary
linux
mysql
docker
jenkins
sql
svn
Role: Application Support Engineer
Location: Birmingham
Stack: Linux Cloud Computing
We are recruiting for an Application Support Engineer to join a growing technology business based in Birmingham. This is a fantastic opportunity to play a key role in maintaining and supporting bespoke software solutions and Linux-based infrastructure, while working closely with customers and developers to deliver high-quality support.
The Role
As an Application Support Engineer, you will:
Maintain and support bespoke software applications.
Manage and improve build and release processes.
Keep infrastructure patched, secure, and up to date.
Release and patch software in a timely and controlled manner.
Liaise directly with customers to troubleshoot and resolve issues.
Collaborate with developers and technical teams to find and implement solutions.
Travel across the UK when required.
Skills & Experience Required
We are looking for candidates with:
Strong Linux administration skills (RedHat / CentOS / Rocky) - essential.
Knowledge of Java - advantageous.
Experience with databases (MySQL / SQL Server).
Familiarity with VMware / Proxmox - beneficial.
Knowledge of automation and containerisation tools such as Ansible, Docker, Jenkins, SVN, Terraform - advantageous.
Scripting experience with Bash or Python - beneficial.
Excellent communication skills and confidence in customer-facing situations.
A proactive, well-organised, and team-oriented approach.
Full UK driving licence - desirable.
Eligibility to obtain UK Government Security Clearance (a pre-requisite for the role).
What’s on Offer
Competitive salary
25 days holiday per year
Group Personal Pension Scheme
Private Medical Insurance (after qualifying period)
Company mobile phone
Flexible working options
Free on-site parking
Location
This role is based out of the Birmingham office, with UK travel required.
If you are an experienced Application Support Engineer with strong Linux skills and a passion for problem-solving, click apply now to be considered.
Application Services Engineer - Trading - Low Latency
Square One Resources
London
Hybrid
Mid
£500/day - £550/day
linux
prometheus
powershell
grafana
python
bash
Job Title: Application Services Engineer - Trading - Low Latency
Location: London - 3 days per week in the office
Salary/Rate: Up to 500 per day INSIDE IR35
Start Date: 18/10/2025
Job Type: Contract
Job Responsibilities/Objectives
You will be a member of the team that is responsible for the support and management of the of the infrastructure that supports the Bank’s electronic business. Team members will work closely with core Infrastructure teams, development and the business responding to requests, fault reports, often being required to resolve issues quickly, under pressure and sometimes out of hours. In addition to business as usual activity there are a great number of infrastructure projects and tasks that must be completed.
Deliver and support low latency connectivity and monitoring solutions for the Global Markets business, aligned with front-office trading and regulatory needs.
Apply SRE principles to improve availability, latency, performance, and capacity planning across trading infrastructure.
Collaborate with network and platform engineers to design reliable, self-healing systems and reduce manual intervention through automation.
Own and execute the Global Markets connectivity roadmap, from project delivery through to operational handoff and lifecycle management.
Partner with business stakeholders and platform owners to ensure infrastructure and observability tooling meets evolving trading requirements.
Monitor and manage capacity and performance of global connectivity systems, working with regional teams to aggregate local intelligence.
Conduct deep-dive post-incident analysis and forensic reviews during high-impact market events (e.g., non-farm payroll), using packet analysis to identify systemic improvements.
Develop and maintain automated alerting, health checks, and dashboards, supporting proactive detection of issues and system degradation.
Lead lab-based testing and benchmarking initiatives for new connectivity solutions, ensuring readiness for production deployment.
Produce operational and performance KPIs, SLO/SLI metrics, and executive summaries to support senior decision-making.
Champion continuous improvement and innovation, driving technology adoption in monitoring, resiliency, and incident response tooling.
Required Skills/Experience
The ideal candidate will have the following:
Strong background in low latency network engineering, including TCP/IP, multicast, traffic shaping, and performance analysis.
Proven experience with packet capture and analysis tools (Wireshark, tcpdump, Corvil/PICO); ability to build custom decoders is highly advantageous.
Familiarity with SRE tools and practices, including infrastructure as code (IaC), CI/CD pipelines, error budgets, and reliability-focused SLIs/SLOs.
Experience supporting real-time trading applications, including feed handlers, matching engines, and algo trading platforms.
Strong working knowledge of messaging middleware (Solace, 29West, Tibco, LBM, or equivalent) in performance-sensitive environments.
Proficient in scripting and automation using Python, Bash, or PowerShell to streamline monitoring, alerting, and recovery workflows.
Knowledge of FIX, market data, and order routing protocols in a trading environment.
Exposure to observability platforms such as ITRS Geneos, Prometheus, Grafana, or custom telemetry stacks.
Comfortable working across Linux systems, hybrid infrastructure, and global production environments.
Excellent communication and reporting skills, with ability to translate technical data into actionable business insights.
If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply now with your updated CV in Microsoft Word/PDF format.
Disclaimer
Notwithstanding any guidelines given to level of experience sought, we will consider candidates from outside this range if they can demonstrate the necessary competencies.
Square One is acting as both an employment agency and an employment business, and is an equal opportunities recruitment business. Square One embraces diversity and will treat everyone equally. Please see our website for our full diversity statement.
Senior IT Engineer
Planet Recruitment
Cambridge
In office
Senior
£32k - £42k
windows
zendesk
Role: Senior IT Support Engineer
Salary: 32k-42k
Location: Cambridge
Benefits:
Great work environment and supportive team
Competitive salary
31 days of annual leave (including 8 bank and public holidays)
Holiday Loyalty Scheme (additional holiday entitlement increases with time served, starting at your first anniversary and then every second year)
Private Medical plan
Company pension scheme
Birthday treats and recognition
Personal Development Plan (Technical Mastery Programme) - We invest in training, certifications and mentorship to support your career growth
Primary Purpose :
As a Senior IT Support Engineer (2nd Line), you’ll be the go-to expert for resolving technical issues, ensuring our customers stay productive and stress-free. Your expertise in Microsoft 365, Windows, and desktop support will be crucial in keeping our systems running smoothly.
Must:
You must be a UK resident and reside within a 1 hour commute from the Cambridge office
3 Years minimum experiencein IT support, ideally in a (2nd/3rd Line) Role
Full UK Driving License
Must qualify for DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) Certification - we will pay for the certification
Strong knowledge of Microsoft 365, Windows 10/11 and Active Directory
Ability to troubleshoot and resolve desktop, network and application issues
Familiarity with ticketing systems (e.g. ServiceNow, Freshdesk, Zendesk)
Excellent problem-solving skillsand a logical mindset
Strong communication skills- ability to explain tech to non-tech people. As we work in schools you must be fluent in spoken and written English
Passion for learning and professional growth
Key Responsibilities
Provide 2nd Line supportfor Microsoft 365, Windows, and desktop-related issues
Remotely troubleshoot hardware, software, and networkproblems effectively
Manage and resolve escalated support tickets, ensuring customer satisfaction
Assist in onboarding new users, including setting up accounts and devices
Support Office 365 applications, including Teams, SharePoint and Exchange
Maintain and update IT documentation
Work closely with senior engineers and IT managerson infrastructure improvements
Deliver exceptional customer service, keeping non-technical users confident and informed
Perform site visits to our customer sites. We have a great balance between time in the office and visits to customers
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ENET Engineer
Experis
London
Hybrid
Mid
£450/day - £506/day
linux
elasticsearch
powershell
python
kibana
elk
+2
Role Title: ENET Engineer
6 months
Rate: 506
Hybrid - 3 days on site in London
Role Summary
UK ITS AS (ENET) Engineer will be a member of the team that is responsible for the support and management of the of the infrastructure that supports the Bank’s electronic business (known within other banks as Electronic Trading or Pre-Trade).
It also involves coordination of multiple teams globally to deliver the infrastructure, OS tuning expertise to optimize the performance of Forex (FX) and Fixed Income (FI) applications within the Bank.
Key Responsibilities:
Expert-level knowledge of the Elastic Stack (Elasticsearch, Logstash, Kibana, Beats), with proven experience in architecting, deploying, and managing ELK infrastructure across distributed, high-performance environments.
Experience integrating ELK with packet capture/analysis tools to enhance observability of real-time systems.
Hands-on expertise in data pipeline creation, ingestion strategies, and performance tuning of Logstash and Beats for scalable telemetry.
Knowledge of Corvil and/or Pico tools is highly beneficial but not essential, particularly for ingesting network telemetry into Elasticsearch.
Scripting proficiency in Python and/or PowerShell to automate ELK deployment, monitoring, and alerting pipelines.
Experience designing and working with APIs (REST/JSON/XML) and integrating third-party data sources into the ELK stack.
Exposure to Solace, 29West, Tibco, or other low latency messaging platforms is
Working knowledge of security best practices, including RBAC, TLS, and audit logging in Elasticsearch.
Experience with observability platforms such as ITRS Geneos and their integration with ELK is a strong plus.
Strong understanding of Linux systems, containers, and cloud-native observability stacks.
Automation/Scripting (Python, Shell, SQL ) and development skills for administration, monitoring and support tools.
2nd Line Engineer - MSP, Windows, Cloud
Applause IT Recruitment Ltd
Birmingham
In office
Mid
£30k - £36k
windows
window-server
Birmingham - 30,000 - 36,000 + Benefits
Applause IT are working with a growing MSP in who are on the lookout for a 2nd Line Engineer with solid experience within a Microsoft tech stack and having prior experience in a managed service environment.
The chosen 2nd Line Engineer will assume the role of delivering technical assistance to our clients. This entails tasks such as diagnosing and resolving issues, setting up and configuring hardware and software, overseeing user and device management, addressing technical queries, and resolving problems. It is also essential to escalate support tickets through our service desk to guarantee prompt issue resolution.
The successful 2nd Line Engineer should have experience and exposure with the following:
MSP Background, with the ability to multi-task and prioritise accordingly.
Strong knowledge of Windows 10/11, Windows Server (Apply online only), Office 365, SCCM (or similar) Active Directory
Great communication skills, with great problem-solving abilities
Update the ticketing system, ensuring the call has been logged and all notes, progress and required actions have been input promptly and accurately.
Respond to Service Desk phone calls/tickets as needed
Virtualisation - VMWare ESXi 7.0 Veeam Backup & Replication / Hyper-V
An ability to explain technical problems in a simple way to end users at all levels within the business.
You must be in possession of a clean UK driving license.
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2nd Line Engineer - MSP, Windows, Cloud
Birmingham - 30,000 - 36,000 + Benefits

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