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WRK digital are delighted to be partnered exclusively with a highly respected, UK-based organisation, shortlisting for aSenior Cloud Engineeron 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

Senior DevOps Engineer (SC Cleared) We are seeking a Senior DevOps Engineer with an active SC Clearance to drive development initiatives across a diverse project portfolio. This role is ideal for a technical lead who excels at building robust automation and enjoys mentoring the next generation of engineers. Key Responsibilities Design and maintain scalable infrastructure across AWS and Azure environments. Automate deployments using Terraform , Ansible , and Packer . Manage CI/CD pipelines within GitLab and oversee Kubernetes orchestration. Ensure system reliability through ELK or Dynatrace observability. Mentor & Coach: Deliver structured training and hands-on guidance to junior team members. Technical Requirements Cloud: Proven experience with both AWS and Azure. IaC & Automation: Strong proficiency in Terraform, Ansible, and Packer. Containers: Deep knowledge of Docker and Kubernetes. Scripting: Advanced Linux administration and Bash scripting skills. CI/CD: Hands-on experience with GitLab. Observability: Proficiency in ELK Stack or Dynatrace. Essential Criteria Security Clearance: Must hold a valid and active SC Clearance . Leadership: Demonstrated experience in teaching, coaching, or mentoring junior staff. Randstad Technologies is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. TPBN1\_UKTJ

Life on the team An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced 3rd Line Support Engineer to join our Cloud Team. The successful candidate will work within an experienced team, ensuring that our cloud support services for large enterprise customers align with agreed SLAs and KPIs. Hatfield, Nottingham or Milton Keynes (full-time in office) Must be SC Cleared, or willingness to undertake What youll do We are seeking a 3rd Line Cloud Engineer to support and deliver Azure platform services for enterprise customers. The role focuses on the operational management of Azure environments, working closely with internal teams and customers to maintain, improve, and support production cloud infrastructure across compute, networking, storage and native cloud services. The successful candidate will have strong hands-on experience with Azure services, a proven background supporting large corporate environments, and the ability to operate effectively within an agile, service-oriented team. This role involves contributing to platform stability, implementing continuous improvements, and ensuring reliable, high-quality support for enterprise-scale Azure infrastructure while collaborating closely with senior team members and stakeholders. Core Responsibilities: Perform root cause analysis, investigation, diagnosis, and reporting of cloud-related issues. Monitor and optimize Azure environments to ensure high availability, performance, and security. Troubleshoot and resolve build, deployment, and infrastructure issues. Ensure compliance with industry standards and best practices for security, scalability, and reliability. Create and maintain detailed documentation for processes, configurations, and procedures. Develop and maintain scripts for automation using PowerShell. Participate in on-call support outside business hours (additional compensation provided). What youll bring The analyst should be skilled in cloud management toolsets, including but not limited to: Cloud Technologies Hands on experience managing Azure environments across multiple subscriptions and regions. Strong expertise in Azure IaaS services (Compute, Storage & Networking). Experience with Azure networking: VNets, Subnets, NSGs, Route Tables, Network Interfaces. Knowledge of hybrid connectivity including ExpressRoute and VNet Gateways. Experience with load balancing and traffic management (Azure Load Balancer, Traffic Manager). Hands-on experience with Azure Storage Accounts, Snapshots, and Backup/Recovery Services Vaults. Working knowledge of Azure Key Vault, Certificates, Managed Identities, and App Registrations. Experience implementing private connectivity using Private Endpoints and Private DNS Zones. Exposure to Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) and containerised workloads. Experience managing Azure ARCenabled resources in hybrid environments. Non-technical requirements Proactive mindset focused on improving efficiency by reducing manual effort through automation. Ability to help drive continuous process improvements. Strong customer-facing and interpersonal skills. Ability to effectively communicate technical details to stakeholders. Experience in stakeholder engagement and cross-team collaboration. Advantageous Previous exposure to Azure DevOps & Terraform (Repositories, Pipelines, YAML) Managing and optimizing CI/CD pipelines Proficiency with Azure CLI, PowerShell, and automation scripting Microsoft AZ-104 Azure Administrator Terraform Associate This role offers the opportunity to work within a dynamic team, contributing to the success of enterprise-level cloud projects while enhancing technical expertise in Cloud Technologies . TPBN1\_UKTJ

Shift Engineer
City of London
£48,000 – £52,000
Are you an experienced Shift Engineer seeking your next opportunity with a well-established and highly respected Building Services Provider? We are currently recruiting for a skilled electrically biased engineer to join a proactive and professional maintenance team on a prestigious commercial site in London.
This role offers an excellent work-life balance with a 4 on / 4 off day shift pattern (7:00am – 7:00pm), giving you consistent structure and valuable time off while maintaining full-time stability.

As a key member of the engineering team, you will be responsible for both planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive maintenance across a modern commercial property. Your technical expertise will play a vital role in ensuring the building remains safe, compliant, and fully operational at all times.

Key Responsibilities

• Carrying out PPM and reactive maintenance
• Working on single & three-phase power systems
• Motors and generators (including on/off load testing)
• UPS systems
• LV/HV switching and shutdown procedures
• Emergency lighting and fire alarm testing
• AHUs, FCUs, VAVs
• Sprinkler systems
• Pumps, belts, bearings, mechanical seals
• BMS operation
• Ensuring Health & Safety compliance
• Maintaining logbooks and site documentation
• Completing risk assessments
• Issuing and managing permits to work

Requirements

• City & Guilds / NVQ (or equivalent) in Electrical Installations
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in commercial building maintenance
• Career-driven and motivated individual
• Professional, polite, and personable approach
• HVAP qualification (desirable but not essential)

Salary & Benefits

• £48,000 – £52,000 per annum
• 4 on / 4 off shift pattern (days only)
• 20 days holiday
• Company pension scheme
• Significant overtime opportunities available
• Clear internal progression routes
• Ongoing training and development
• Opportunity to join a privately owned, growing Building Services provider

This is an excellent opportunity to join a forward-thinking company that values its engineers and invests in their development.

Senior DevOps Engineer (SC Cleared) - Multi-Cloud

Newcastle - Hybrid

4 Months Contract Inside IR35

£450 to £550 a day

*Active Security Clearance is Needed*

A high profiled consultancy firm is looking for an experienced DevOps Engineer with active SC Clearance to contribute to mission critical programme. This role is ideal for a hands-on technical lead who enjoys bridging the gap between high-level delivery and team development.

In this position, you will be at the heart of a complex multi-cloud estate (AWS and Azure). We need a specialist who is as comfortable architecting a Terraform module as they are coaching junior engineers to help them scale their skills. You will play a pivotal role in ensuring security, scalability, and observability are baked into the infrastructure from day one.

Essential Skills

• Hands-on experience across both AWS and Azure.
• Advanced skills in Terraform for building reusable modules.
• Proficiency with Ansible and Packer for configuration and image hardening.
• Deep knowledge of Kubernetes (EKS/AKS) and Docker.
• Experience building pipelines within GitLab or Jenkins.
• Mastery of Linux environments and Bash scripting
• Experience with tools such as ELK or Dynatrace.

??Newcastle - Hybrid workday 2 or 3 days in office | ?? £450 to £550 | 4 Months Contract

*Active Security Clearance is Needed*

If you have the technical chops and a passion for mentoring, I want to hear from you. If the above seems of interest to you then please apply directly to the AD or send your CV to

Randstad Technologies is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Permanent
Location: Harrogate / Hybrid
Salary: £60,000 - £80,000 (+ benefits)

Skills: Linux, Python / Perl scripting, UKIC DV Clearance

We are looking to recruit a Linux Systems Engineer for a global organisation. Working in my client’s Operations & Maintenance Team you will be responsible for support critical systems within a highly secure, technology-driven environment.

You’ll play a key part in monitoring, maintaining and optimising complex systems that support national-level programmes.

This is a hybrid role with based out of Harrogate with flexible working options available.

Due to the nature of the role valid UKIC DV is required.

Key Responsibilities:

• Monitor system and subsystem performance and produce status reports
• Investigate and respond to anomalous system behaviour
• Implement system performance improvements (scripting, SOP updates)
• Support system reconfiguration and special operations activities
• Maintain equipment health to ensure high mission readiness
• Contribute to operational documentation and redundancy planning
• Participate in ongoing technical training and development

What We’re Looking For:

• Degree in a STEM discipline (or equivalent experience)
• Experience in operations, systems or software engineering
• Linux experience and scripting (Python and/or Perl)
• Strong problem-solving skills in complex environments
• Experience with tools such as JIRA and Confluence

Desirable: Flask, Jupyter Notebooks.

Location:London (Hybrid)

Type:Permanent

Industry:High-Performance Trading / Financial Markets

About the Company

Immersive Finance provides institutional-grade risk infrastructure for digital asset derivatives. Our team comprises seasoned traders, quantitative researchers, and technologists with decades of experience at leading buy- and sell-side institutions. We specialise in advanced risk management solutions, pricing analytics, and market data, enabling institutional clients to capitalise on opportunities in digital asset derivatives. We are committed to delivering cutting-edge technology and insights to clients operating in this dynamic market.

Must Have Experience

• Experience in delivering production code.
• 5-10 yearsin Finance or Trading Systems.
• AdvancedC++skills.
• StrongPythonengineering experience.
• Strong understanding ofdatabases(SQL and high-performance solutions).
• Expertise in building and supportinghigh-availability,mission-critical systems.

Desireable

• Experience building and deploying docker containers.
• Experience ofFX,Crypto, orDerivativesmarkets.
• Experience withPostgres,ClickHouse, or other high-performance storage solutions.
• Exposure to real-time data, low-latency networking, and distributed systems.

Our Stack

• Python, C++.
• Multi-cloud infrastructure/deployment.
• Standard SDLC (i.e., Git workflow, build, continuous integration).
• Git/JIRA/Confluence.
• High-availability database clusters (Postgres Timescale DB)
• Queues (i.e., Kafka).
• Linux.
• High-performance distributed contributing.
• Interfaces - API/Websockets.

What We’re Looking For

• Someone who ships high-quality code quickly.
• Someone who doesn’t need hand-holding,
• Someone who likes solving gnarly engineering problems in fast-moving markets.
• Someone who takes ownership and isn’t afraid to call out bad assumptions.

Why Join Us?

You’ll work in a small, sharp, highly technical environment where your engineering decisions directly shape the platform. No bureaucracy, no pointless meetings, no slowdowns; just hard problems, smart people, and serious impact.

What You’ll Do

• Design and build robust software as a service providing tools for real-time pricing, market data, risk management, and position lifecycle management of digital assets and structured products.
• Work across C++, Python, and modern database technologies to support execution, pricing, risk, and market data.
• Engineer systems that are resilient, highly available, and capable of handling high throughput.
• Collaborate closely with quants, products, and founders to ship features that genuinely move the needle.
• Optimise performance, streamline infrastructure, and keep the platform rock-solid under load.

Our client is a leading global FMCG company and is expanding.

Job Role & Key Responsibilities:

As Engineering Team Leader, you’ll be the operational hub of the engineering team - managing the planning, communication, and administration that keep everything running smoothly. From maintenance scheduling and spare part management to compliance tracking and contractor coordination, you’ll ensure the department operates efficiently and effectively.

Key Responsibilities:

• Schedule and coordinate preventative maintenance tasks and engineer workloads.
• Track outstanding work orders, ensuring timely completion and accurate documentation.
• Support the Engineering Manager with resource planning, KPI reporting, and departmental priorities.
• Monitor stock levels and reorder critical components to avoid downtime.
• Maintain precise records of parts usage, orders, and deliveries.
• Liaise with suppliers to secure cost-effective and timely supply of materials.
• Keep accurate and up-to-date maintenance logs, service reports, and equipment histories.
• Prepare and support documentation for internal and external audits.
• Track and report on compliance with safety protocols and inspection schedules.
• Organise and manage engineering contractors, ensuring all site inductions and safety requirements are met.
• Maintain effective communication between engineers, production, and third-party suppliers.

The Ideal Candidate Will Have:

• Previous experience in engineering administration, maintenance coordination, or technical planning.
• Strong organisational skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Working knowledge of Excel, stock systems, and CMMS/maintenance software.
• Ability to prioritise multiple tasks in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Clear and confident communication skills, able to liaise effectively with engineers, managers, and suppliers.

Benefits Include:

• Competitive salary
• Annual performance bonus
• 25 days annual leave + UK bank holidays
• 3 volunteer days per year
• Company pension scheme
• Employee discounts
• Life assurance
• Medicash Health Cash Plan

If you are interested in this exciting opportunity, please get in touch with us or apply below!

Duration: 6+ Months contractLocation: London/Edinburgh (Hybrid)
Role description:The ideal candidate ensures high availability and optimal performance of the DB2 subsystem. This role requires deep technical knowledge of SMP/E, z/OS internals, and third-party management tools like Broadcom (formerly CA) Platinum and Broadcom SYSVIEW.
Core Responsibilities:Installation & Maintenance: Use SMP/E to install, patch (PTFs), and upgrade DB2 subsystems.System Performance: Monitor and tune DB2 system parameters (ZPARMS), buffer pools, and EDM pools.Disaster Recovery: Design and implement backup and recovery strategies for the DB2 catalog and directory.Tooling Management: Install and maintain third-party products (e.g., Platinum, SYSVIEW for DB2) to assist in database management and monitoring.Security: Implement and manage DB2 security using RACF, ACF2, or Top Secret.
Key skills:The ideal candidate ensures high availability and optimal performance of the DB2 subsystem. This role requires deep technical knowledge of SMP/E, z/OS internals, and third-party management tools like Broadcom (formerly CA) Platinum and Broadcom SYSVIEW.Additional qualifications: Experiance in IMS installation and Production db2/ims DBA support

Senior DevOps Engineer (SC Cleared) - Multi-Cloud Newcastle - Hybrid 4 Months Contract Inside IR35 £450 to £550 a day \*Active Security Clearance is Needed\* A high profiled consultancy firm is looking for an experienced DevOps Engineer with active SC Clearance to contribute to mission critical programme. This role is ideal for a hands-on technical lead who enjoys bridging the gap between high-level delivery and team development. In this position, you will be at the heart of a complex multi-cloud estate (AWS and Azure). We need a specialist who is as comfortable architecting a Terraform module as they are coaching junior engineers to help them scale their skills. You will play a pivotal role in ensuring security, scalability, and observability are baked into the infrastructure from day one. Essential Skills Hands-on experience across both AWS and Azure. Advanced skills in Terraform for building reusable modules. Proficiency with Ansible and Packer for configuration and image hardening. Deep knowledge of Kubernetes (EKS/AKS) and Docker. Experience building pipelines within GitLab or Jenkins. Mastery of Linux environments and Bash scripting Experience with tools such as ELK or Dynatrace. Newcastle - Hybrid workday 2 or 3 days in office | £450 to £550 | 4 Months Contract \*Active Security Clearance is Needed\* If you have the technical chops and a passion for mentoring, I want to hear from you. If the above seems of interest to you then please apply directly to the AD or send your CV to Randstad Technologies is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy

Senior DevOps Engineer (SC Cleared) We are seeking a Senior DevOps Engineer with an active SC Clearance to drive development initiatives across a diverse project portfolio. This role is ideal for a technical lead who excels at building robust automation and enjoys mentoring the next generation of engineers. Key Responsibilities Design and maintain scalable infrastructure across AWS and Azure environments. Automate deployments using Terraform, Ansible, and Packer. Manage CI/CD pipelines within GitLab and oversee Kubernetes orchestration. Ensure system reliability through ELK or Dynatrace observability. Mentor & Coach: Deliver structured training and hands-on guidance to junior team members. Technical Requirements Cloud: Proven experience with both AWS and Azure. IaC & Automation: Strong proficiency in Terraform, Ansible, and Packer. Containers: Deep knowledge of Docker and Kubernetes. Scripting: Advanced Linux administration and Bash scripting skills. CI/CD: Hands-on experience with GitLab. Observability: Proficiency in ELK Stack or Dynatrace. Essential Criteria Security Clearance: Must hold a valid and active SC Clearance. Leadership: Demonstrated experience in teaching, coaching, or mentoring junior staff. Randstad Technologies is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy

The role: System Administrator

Location: East Manchester (Hybrid)

Salary: £38,000 per annum

VIQU have partnered with a growing financial services organisation in East Manchester who are hiring for a systems administrator.

The system administrator will provide IT support to over 500 users across the UK, review and improve the IT security of the organisation, whilst ensuring IT projects are completed. The role will initially require the individual to work on site full time, before transitioning to a hybrid working arrangemment.

Key responsibilities of the System Administrator:

• Provide IT support for users across multiple UK sites.
• Monitor and respond to security alerts using tools like MXDR and Microsoft Defender.
• Administer and maintain virtualisation and Azure environments.
• Manage and support Microsoft Office 365, Windows systems, and Intune for device management.
• Create, update, and maintain IT documentation, policies, and service desk tickets to ensure compliance and knowledge sharing.

Experience required for the Systems Administrator:

• Previous professional experience providing second/third line IT support, supporting Office 365, Windows systems, and using Intune for device management.
• Exposure to cloud infrastructure and networking (the organisation uses Azure, Meraki & Palo Alto).
• Strong security knoweldge and hands on exposure to Microsoft Defender.
• Virtualisation experience (Proxmox platform experience preferred however VMware/Hyper-V is also fine).
• Strong communication skills.
• Ability to spot and suggest improvements for the infrastructure and security landscape.

The role: System Administrator

Location: East Manchester (Hybrid)

Salary: £38,000 per annum

Apply now to speak with VIQU IT in confidence. Or reach out to Jack McManus via the (url removed)

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Onsite IT Support Technician / Join a Fast-Growing MSP!

Venom IT Head Office (Sale, North West) + Client Sites / c.£30,000 & Great Benefits

Venom IT is a fast-growing, industry-leading Managed Service Provider based in Sale, specialising in Cloud Services, DaaS, virtualisation, and managed infrastructure. Our team delivers enterprise-grade IT solutions to businesses nationwide through an extensive reseller network.

We re growing rapidly and we re looking for an enthusiastic, hands-on technician who thrives on being out in the field, solving real problems, and delivering outstanding customer service.

If you love variety, enjoy visiting different clients, and take pride in doing the job right first time this is your perfect next step.

The Role: Onsite IT Support Technician

You ll be the face of Venom IT onsite diagnosing issues, installing kit, resolving faults, and ensuring our clients stay productive. No two days are ever the same. You ll work independently, think on your feet, and get stuck in across a wide range of environments.

What You ll Be Doing:

• Visiting client sites across the North West to diagnose and resolve IT issues
• Troubleshooting hardware, software, and connectivity faults
• Installing & configuring desktops, laptops, printers, and peripherals
• Handling networking issues: switches, routers, Wi-Fi, cabling
• Performing basic firewall diagnostics (FortiGate skills = big plus!)
• Completing structured cabling, patch panels, and terminations
• Supporting Windows OS & Windows Server environments (AD, Group Policy)
• Racking, stacking, and cabling network/server equipment
• Documenting all work clearly in the ticketing system
• Escalating complex issues to senior engineers when needed

What You Need to Succeed:

• Full UK driving licence + your own vehicle (mileage paid)
• Proven ability to diagnose IT hardware/software faults
• Strong knowledge of networking fundamentals (TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, VLANs)
• Basic firewall & network security understanding
• Experience with structured cabling & cable terminations
• Solid Windows 10/11 troubleshooting skills
• Familiar with Windows Server, AD & Group Policy
• Excellent communication & client-facing skills
• Highly self-motivated and able to work independently
• Strong organisational & time-management skills

Desirable Extras (Not Essential but Great to Have)

• MSP or multi-client support experience
• VMware / virtualisation knowledge
• FortiGate, SonicWall, or Sophos firewall experience
• M365 & Exchange administration
• Backup & disaster recovery experience
• RMM tools exposure
• CompTIA / Microsoft certifications
• Experience with IP CCTV or VoIP

Why Join Venom IT?

• Competitive salary approx. £30K DOE
• Mileage expenses paid
• Private healthcare (Aviva)
• Company pension
• Gym membership
• Optical & dental cashback
• Reward Gateway discounts
• Your birthday off!
• Holiday buy/sell (up to 3 days)
• Length of service awards
• Customer feedback rewards
• Onsite parking
• Regular social events + big Christmas party
• Genuine opportunities for personal development

Ready to Join a Team That Values Quality, Growth & Real Technical Skill?

If you re a proactive, hands-on IT technician who loves solving problems and delivering exceptional service, we want to hear from you.

Apply today and take your next step with Venom IT!

Infrastructure Engineer Citrix, office based working Citrix Infrastructure Engineer responsible for design, build, configuration, and ongoing improvement of enterprise Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops platforms, ensuring the delivery of secure, resilient, and high-performance digital workspace services. This would suit an experienced engineer with strong hands-on implementation and optimisation of Citrix infrastructure. Involved in translating architectural designs into stable, scalable operational solutions through standardised builds. Ensuring best-practice configuration, and automation. Working closely with architecture, network, cloud, security, and end-user computing teams, the engineer supports reliable access to business-critical applications and desktops across on-premises and hybrid environments. Experience collaborating with architecture, network, cloud, security, and end-user computing teams. This is an excellent opportunity working for a well-established successful award-winning MSP. You will work to maintain platform stability, enhance user experience, and driving continuous improvement across the Citrix estate to meet performance, security, and availability requirements. • Degree or equivalent experience in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related discipline. • Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops in an enterprise environment- resilient Citrix environments. • ITIL-based service management and operational best practices. • Proven experience in a hands-on Infrastructure Engineer, EUC Engineer, or similar role supporting enterprise platforms. • Extensive experience building, configuring, and supporting Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops, including: • Delivery Controllers, • StoreFront, • Citrix Gateway • Strong documentation skills, including creation and maintenance of build standards and operational procedures. Desirable Citrix certifications: CCA-V / CCA-D CCP-V / CCP-D ITIL Foundation certification. Automation and scripting (e.g. PowerShell, Citrix APIs). Profile management and user experience optimisation technologies (e.g. FSLogix, Citrix Profile Management). Monitoring and analytics tools (e.g. Citrix Director, ControlUp, or equivalent). VDI alternatives or coexistence platforms (e.g. Azure Virtual Desktop, VMware Horizon).

Windows Site Reliability Engineer 110K Hybrid London

Overview:
A leading global investment bank is seeking a skilled Windows Site Reliability Engineer to join their London-based Technology team. This is a senior-level leadership role focused on driving platform reliability, automation strategy, and infrastructure modernisation across mission-critical banking systems. This is an excellent opportunity to join an investment banking powerhouse.

Role and Responsibilities:

• Lead Platform Engineering and SRE strategy across the organisation
• Build scalable, self-service, and resilient infrastructure platforms
• Drive Infrastructure as Code and CI/CD adoption, automating manual tasks
• Define SLOs and optimise system performance, latency, and scalability
• Lead root cause analysis and remediate technical debt
• Partner with development teams to improve testing, releases, and deployments
• Shape cloud and hybrid migration strategies
• Ensure regulatory, audit, and security compliance
• Act as senior escalation point for high-severity incidents
• Identify cost and efficiency improvements; deputise for senior leadership

Skills and Experience:

• Deep expertise in Microsoft Windows Server internals
• Advanced knowledge of Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, LDAP, and Kerberos
• Extensive experience tuning low-latency, enterprise-scale systems
• Strong background in SRE, DevOps, CI/CD, and Infrastructure as Code principles
• Advanced scripting and development capability (PowerShell, Python, C#)
• Clustering, high-availability, replication, and disaster recovery expertise
• Experience with Git, Terraform, Ansible, Jenkins, and TeamCity
• Strong understanding of security hardening (CIS) within regulated environments
• Deep knowledge of performance monitoring, system internals, and optimisation techniques
• Experience working within financial services or other regulated industries

Desirable:

• Kubernetes and Docker orchestration
• Major cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, GCP)
• Nutanix HCI and VMware ESX
• Enterprise databases (SQL Server, Oracle, Sybase ASE, MongoDB, Snowflake)
• Enterprise monitoring tools (Splunk, Netcool)

Package

• Circa 110,000 + Excellent Package
• London / Hybrid x3 days onsite
• Flexible working considered

Windows Site Reliability Engineer 110K Hybrid London

Basingstoke

28k - 35k + Benefite

Hybrid working x2 days in office / x3 days work from home

I am recruiting in Basingstoke for an OT SOC Engineer to join the OT SOC team and will report directly into the OT Cybersecurity Services Lead.

As an OT SOC Engineer the role will be focused on the day-to-day monitoring of the OT service platform(s) and any other required security applications. You will be the first line of support for clients who have existing support services.

The standard working hours for this role are Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 5:30 PM. In addition, you will participate in an on-call rotation on a 1-in-4 basis. On-call duties fall outside your regular working hours and run from Monday at 9:00 AM through to the following Monday at 8:59 AM and uou will be paid extra for the on call duites of the OT SOC Engineer.

OT SOC Engineer Responsibilities:

• Continuous / Proactive monitoring of OT security tools (e.g., Nozomi, Fortinet, TXOne) for alerts and anomalies.
• Acknowledge, analyse and validate alerts triggered from the OT security tools to reduce false positives and escalate genuine incidents.
• Proactively collaborate with internal engineers and customers to assess operational and BAU alerts, establishing baselines to minimise unnecessary noise within OT service security tools.
• Triage, investigate, and respond to security incidents, performing root cause analysis and taking steps to mitigate the threat.
• Take immediate action on potential and identified cyber security incidents in accordance with agreed SLA’s and KPI’s.
• Proactively research emerging threats and vulnerabilities to find and address potential weaknesses before they are exploited.
• Identify potential weaknesses in systems and networks and suggest or help implement preventative measures like firewalls or improved access controls.
• Escalate incidents to Level 2 OT SOC or OT Cybersecurity Engineers as per service documentation (i.e. Playbooks or Alert/Incident Management processes).
• Adhere to all internal service-related processes such as Alert & Incident Management processes.
• Assist with the creation of processes as and when required and to have these align with existing processes.
• Document incident reports including actions taken in SOC Ticketing systems.
• Analyse data from logs, network traffic, and forensics to create detailed reports on findings and lessons learned. To be utilised in daily / weekly SOC reports for OT Environments.
• Management and ownership or service-related documentation such as knowledge bases and playbooks.
• Provide training to additional or new members of the Business Unit as and when required.
• Assist with liaising with manufactures or tool set providers regarding product or toolset specific issues.
• Prepare, maintain, and adhere to procedures for logging, reporting, and
• statistically monitoring data as directed.
• Ensuring time is accurately logged against client work, for billing purposes.
• Identify new technology opportunities to enhance the product and service portfolio.
• Respond to emergency outages in accordance with business continuity and disaster recovery plans.
• Adopt a proactive approach towards all client activities.
• Collaborate with all the Technical Service departments when required to ensure business objectives are met.
• Support delivery of projects with chosen technologies as and when required.
• Own personal training plan that is put in place with line manager.
• Highlight areas for improvement to supervisor where applicable.
• Ensuring adherence to Management System Manual for Quality (ISO 9001), InfoSec (ISO 27001) and ESG (ISO 14001).
• Follow established OT security procedures aligned with IEC 62443, NIST CSF, and company policies.
• Translate complex technical threats into clear business risks for management and collaborate with GRC (Governance, Risk, and Compliance) teams.
• Work with other SOC analysts, technical teams, and stakeholders to coordinate responses and share information.
• Provide input on and help optimise security tools, such as EDR/XDR and SIEM platforms.
• Expectation to assist with other tasks requested by line manager.

OT SOC Engineer Desired Skills/Qualifications/Experience

The following list highlights the desired skills, qualifications and experience required for the role; however, it is not exhaustive:

• Degree in Cybersecurity or similar.
• Experience with Cyber Security Monitoring tools.
• Experience working in an IT Support or Security/SOC team.
• Experience working in an OT environment.
• Understanding or knowledge of devices specific to an OT environment.
• Understanding of OT specific legislations or regulations such as IEC62443.
• Basic understanding of:
• ICS/SCADA systems and OT network architecture.
• Common OT protocols (Modbus, DNP3, OPC).
• Experience/Understanding of SIEM/SOAR solutions and OT-specific monitoring platforms (e.g. Nozomi Vantage).
• Knowledge of network environments (routing/switching/VLANS/Security/Wireless/etc.).
• Knowledge of Firewalls (IDS/IPS/DPI/WAF/Web Filter/App Control).
• Knowledge of security concepts (CIA/MITRE ATT&CK Framework/Vulnerabilities).
• Knowledge of cybersecurity fundamentals (CIA triad, threat vectors).
• Knowledge of ITIL disciplines such as Incident, Problem and Change Management.
• CompTIA Security+ / CySA+ or similar.
• Vendor Certifications - Cisco, Nozomi, Fortinet.
• Knowledge of scripting - Python, Powershell, Perl desirable.
• Drive to work off own initiative.
• Ability to work in a fast paced, changing environment.
• Understanding of ticket management systems and SLAs.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to follow structured service-related documents such as Alert & Incident response playbooks.

OT SOC Engineer Personal attributes:

The following list highlights the personal attributes required for the role; however, it is not exhaustive:

• Must be self-motivated with a positive can-do attitude.
• Must be able to work un-supervised, on own initiative as well as within a team.
• Must be a logical thinker.
• Must remain calm under pressure.
• Be confident in both spoken and written communications.
• An excellent problem solver with strong analytical skills.
• Must stay up to date with the latest security trends, threats, and technologies and to report and communicate these to the technical teams.
• Can meet deadlines and maintain high standards even when under pressure.
• Must have understanding and appreciation to rigid process adherence.
• Must be willing to take on the unknown with the desire to learn.
• Must hold full driving licence valid in UK.
• Ability to work as part of a team but virtually at times due to remote and solo working.
• Must attend the office workplace as and when requested.

OT SOC Engineer Benefits:

Pension, Medical Insurance, Financial Planning Support, Death in Service, Medicash Healthcare Cash Plan, Permanent Total Disability Insurance, Enhanced Maternity/Paternity/Adoption Pay, Company Sick Pay, Hybrid Working, Investment in personal and professional training, Professional Memberships, Health checks, Wellbeing training and support, Employee Assistance Program, Flu jabs, Eyecare and of course paid holiday.

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We are seeking an experienced Senior SAN Engineer to support and deliver enterprise storage infrastructure using Dell EMC, Pure Storage, Cisco, Brocade, and HPE technologies.

Office base locations available: London, Birmingham, Sheffield, Edinburgh

Key Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and support high-availability SAN environments
• Administer, monitor, and troubleshoot enterprise storage platforms
• Lead storage and SAN migration projects
• Provide 3rd-level SAN support and root cause analysis
• Work closely with network, server, and application teams

To apply you should have the following skills & experience:

• 7+ years’ SAN engineering experience
• Strong hands-on expertise with Dell VMAX/PowerMax, Pure, and HPE
• Cisco & Brocade SAN Switches (VSANs, ISLs, NPIV, Logical Fabrics)
• SAN protocols: FC, iSCSI, FCoE
• Storage migration tools (eg Cirrus or equivalent)
• Experience with SRDF, TimeFinder, Unisphere, SYMCLI, DCNM, Brocade BNA
• Automation/Scripting (Python) desirable
• Certifications (Desirable) - Dell EMC, Pure Storage, Cisco CCNP, HPE ASE

This is an umbrella contract, the role is Inside IR35

Interviews ASAP, start in February/March 2026.

Deployment Build Engineer - Inside IR35

VIQU IT has a customer who are looking for a Deployment Build Engineer to join their on-site technical team, focusing primarily on the deployment and preparation of laptops for end users.

This role is hands-on and would suit someone who enjoys building, configuring, and rolling out devices in a fast-paced environment.

The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring that all laptops are built to specification, fully tested, and ready for deployment to staff across the organisation.

You’ll work closely with IT operations and logistics teams to make sure equipment is delivered efficiently and to a high standard.

Responsibilities include:

• Building, configuring, and deploying laptops and other devices
• Using Intune, SCCM, and Autopilot to manage and deploy equipment
• Managing and tracking laptops through the build and delivery process
• Creating and maintaining documentation for deployment procedures
• Troubleshooting and resolving build or deployment issues
• Working closely with the wider team to improve processes and ensure consistency

Requirements:

• Proven experience with device deployment and laptop builds
• Good working knowledge of Intune, SCCM, and Autopilot
• Previous experience in a logistics or warehouse environment
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
• Able to produce clear documentation and follow processes accurately
• Confident working independently and as part of a team
• Must be available to work on-site five days a week

The Deployment Build Engineer will be required to work onsite 5 days a week.

Apply now to speak with VIQU IT in confidence. Or reach out to Phoebe Thompson via the VIQU IT website.

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Industrious Recruitment are seeking an IT Support Engineer to work for a client in the Milton Keynes area.

To provide a comprehensive and efficient service to support all their end users. Work will include all aspects of IT administration, from desktop and end-user support to basic maintenance of servers and network devices/services. Additionally, the role holder will help implement and maintain ISO 27001 controls and processes and work to improve our informatics security and infrastructure.

Carry out all aspects of IT administration from desktop and end user support to basic maintenance of servers and network devices /services.

Work in a fast-paced environment, deliver effective support to the user base and be the first point of contact for all and any of their IT challenges.

Ensure that the IT ServiceDesk system is kept up to date and is accurate at all times, with all tickets logged and updated to ensure we maintain our internal and external compliance requirements.

Identify operational problems and work with other to find resolutions, ensuring outcomes are documented.

Proactively monitor systems, raising alerts where necessary to ensure that the appropriate member of the team is made aware to investigate potential issues.

Work with the team and Director of Informatics/Head of Infrastructure to ensure that the company s compliance with various accreditations / certifications is maintained, including ISO 27001.

Work alongside our third-party IT support providers to raise and manage higher-tier issues and projects.

PERSON SPECIFICATION:

Knowledge and experience in PC/laptop physical hardware set-up and maintenance.

Knowledge and experience in desktop software configuration, including Windows 10/11, and working with OUs and Group Policies.

Knowledge and experience in MS Office applications.

Knowledge and experience of working with an IT ServiceDesk system, and knowledge of how important a tool this is.

Knowledge of user onboarding / offboarding in a MS AD environment.

Understanding of basic network technologies such as LAN, switch, wi-fi.

Knowledge and experience in troubleshooting user issues, such as log on, printing, application (MS Office apps) etc.

Working knowledge of IT security

Minimum of 2 years experience working in a similar role.

Network Engineer - CCNA / CCNP

Salary - £40,000 - £50,000 - Dependant on level of experiance with the technologies below.

Location - London Hybrid 3 days office

Must be UK based and eligible to live and work in the UK.

The Company

A fast-growing, specialised network & communications managed service provider is looking to expand their highly skilled Network Team. They offer full managed services, across Enterprise Networks and Next Generation Security. Offering the chance to work with and upskill in the latest technologies including ACI, Cisco ISE, DNA Centre and SD-Access.

Employee development is a key focus with this company, offering paid certifications and an abundance of room for career progression and development.

The Role

As the Network Support Engineer, you will support customer enterprise networking environments. Acting as a midlevel engineer you will troubleshoot and remediate faults and networking

Your daily tasks will include:

• Manage and troubleshoot customer network environments, acting as point of escalation within Enterprise networks and security.
• Act as point of contact for key client stakeholders
• You will keep up to date with the latest trends in the networking space.

Skills and Experience Required

• 3 years of experience working in managed services.
• Experience in supporting EN LAN, DC, SDWAN environments
• You will ideally hold a CCNA or CCNP certification with a passion to continue to develop your skillset.
• Ideally you will have have experience working with the latest technologies from Cisco, including FirePOWER, ACI, DNAC, ISE, SD-Access and Umbrella. This is not essential, but solid Enterprise Network experience is.
• Must be an excellent written and spoken communicator
• Must be able to interphase with both technical and non-technical customers.

We are seeking a skilled Linux Engineer / Linux Systems Administrator to take ownership of our client’s large scale Linux environment consisting of approximately 100 servers. This role will focus on Business-as-Usual (BAU) operations, maintenance, stability and performance, while also contributing to an ongoing infrastructure modernisation programme.
This is an excellent opportunity for a technically strong Linux professional who enjoys both operational responsibility and forward-looking project work.

Key Responsibilities

BAU & Operational Support
Administer, monitor, and maintain circa 100 Linux servers across production and non-production environments
Perform system patching, upgrades and security hardening
Manage user access, permissions and authentication services
Troubleshoot performance issues, outages and system alerts
Maintain high availability, reliability and up time standards
Manage backups, restores and disaster recovery processes

Modernisation & Project Work
Contribute to infrastructure improvement and automation initiatives
Support migration, consolidation or upgrade projects
Assist with cloud, virtualisation or containerisation initiatives where applicable
Identify opportunities for efficiency, performance and cost optimisation

Documentation & Governance
Maintain clear technical documentation and runbooks
Follow change management and incident management processes
Work collaboratively with network, security and application teams

Required Skills & Experience
Strong hands-on experience administering Linux environments (e.g., Ubuntu, CentOS, Red Hat, Debian or similar)
Solid understanding of server hardware, storage and virtualisation platforms
Experience with patch management and security best practices
Proficiency with shell scripting (Bash or similar)
Knowledge of monitoring and logging tools
Experience supporting large-scale server estates

Desirable
Exposure to cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP)
Experience with automation tools (Ansible, Puppet, Chef, Terraform)
Knowledge of containers (Docker, Kubernetes)
Understanding of networking fundamentals and firewalls
ITIL or relevant Linux certifications

Personal Attributes
Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
Ability to prioritise workload in a fast-paced environment
Clear communication and documentation abilities
Proactive and improvement-focused mindset

What’s on Offer
Opportunity to influence and shape infrastructure modernisation
Exposure to both operational stability and transformation projects
Supportive technical environment with room for growth
Competitive salary and benefits package

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