Senior Database Engineer
Taunton - 3 days per week onsite
Active SC Clearance required
£450 per day
Outside IR35

We’re supporting a secure, mission-critical programme seeking a hands-on Senior Database Engineer to take ownership of a 1TB+ SQL Server estate.

This is a delivery-focused engineering role - not documentation or governance. You’ll build on existing analysis to validate findings, map database structures to application functionality, and implement safe, incremental improvements to performance, resilience, and security.

Key Responsibilities

• Rationalise and optimise a large SQL Server database
• Identify redundant/high-risk data structures
• Implement data retention and archival strategies
• Improve performance (indexing, partitioning, query tuning)
• Strengthen HA, resilience, and database security
• Safely promote schema changes through controlled release processes

Required Experience

• Deep hands-on Microsoft SQL Server expertise
• Experience with large enterprise databases (100s GB-TB scale)
• Strong query optimisation and execution plan analysis
• HA, backup/restore validation and resilience patterns
• Supporting large .NET Framework applications
• Deploying database changes safely via CI/CD or structured releases

Desirable: Hybrid/Azure environments, legacy estate modernisation, regulated settings.

High-impact role within a secure environment. Active SC clearance is essential.

Reasonable Adjustments:

Respect and equality are core values to us. We are proud of the diverse and inclusive community we have built, and we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and perspectives. Our success is driven by our people, united by the spirit of partnership to deliver the best resourcing solutions for our clients.

If you need any help or adjustments during the recruitment process for any reason, please let us know when you apply or talk to the recruiters directly so we can support you.

Were expanding our Security Operations Centre in Farnborough and looking for sharp, collaborative L2 SOC Analysts to protect enterprise-scale environments across the Defence sector. Youll investigate real threats, tune detections, and make measurable impactusing Microsoft Sentinel, Splunk, and MISP.

Your work fuels national security. Your growth fuels our mission.

Role based on site in our Farnborough office and is shift work. 2 x 6am to 6pm, 2 x 6pm to 6am, 4 days off.

You do need to be eligible for DV Clearance for this role, and cannot start until your clearance is through.

What you’ll be doing:

• Monitor, analyse security alerts and events, conduct initial investigations, and determine the appropriate response.
• Raise complex incidents to Senior Analysts.
• Manage SOC Incident queues.
• Support the maintenance of monitored asset baselines of the customer environments.
• Prepare reports for managed clients to both technical and non-technical audiences,
• Collaborate on improving detection rules and use cases aligned with Mitre Att&ck and threat-informed defense.
• Participate in a team effort to guarantee that corporate data and technology platform components are shielded from known threats.
• Collaborate with team members to maintain and update security incident documentation, including incident reports, analysis findings, and recommended mitigation strategies.
• Aid the development and use of threat intelligence throughout the service.
• Ability to work shifts from our office in Farnborough.

What youll bring:

• Experience demonstrated in Security Operations Centre.
• Experience using Microsoft Sentinel and Splunk.
• Knowledge and experience with Mitre Att&ck Framework.
• Basic knowledge of client-server applications, multi-tier web applications, relational databases, firewalls, VPNs, and enterprise AntiVirus products.
• Understanding of networking principles including TCP/IP, WANs, LANs and commonly used Internet protocols such as SMTP, HTTP, FTP, POP, LDAP.
• Entry level cyber security certification (e.g. CompTIA Security+, CEH, CPSA).
• CREST Practitioner Intrusion Analyst/Blue Teams Level 1 or other SOC related certifications.
• Completed an academic module in cyber security or a related subject

It would be great if you had:

• Programming and scripting such as Python, Perl, Bash, PowerShell, C++.
• CREST Practitioner Intrusion Analyst/Blue Teams Level 1 or other SOC related certifications.
• Experience with SIEM technologies, namely Sentinel and Splunk, with some experience with QRadar.

If you are interested in this role but not sure if your skills and experience are exactly what were looking for, please do apply, wed love to hear from you!

Employment Type: Permanent

Location: Office based in Farnborough
Security Clearance Level: Eligible for DV Clearance
Internal Recruiter: Jane
Salary: To £58K Depending on experience, plus on shift allowance.
Benefits: 25 days annual leave with the choice to buy additional days, health cash plan, life assurance, pension, and generous flexible benefits fund.

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Sopra Sterias Aerospace, Defence and Security business designs, develops and deploys digital solutions to Central Government clients. The work we do makes a real difference to the clients goal of National Security, and we operate in a unique and privileged environment.

We are given time for professional development activities, and we coach and mentor our colleagues, sharing knowledge and learning from each other. We foster a culture in which employees feel valued and supported and have pride in their work for the customer, delivering outstanding rates of customer satisfaction in the UKs most complex safety- and security-critical markets.

£65,000 - £75,000
East Anglia (multiple locations)
Hybrid - 3 days on-site (1 day Ipswich)

REED Technology are working with a client who are recruiting for a hands-on Lead DevOps Engineer to take ownership of an established Azure platform and replace the interim resource. This is the first permanent DevOps hire in the organisation, responsible for stabilising, governing and maturing the Azure environment while setting clear standards for delivery.

This role is suited to someone who has led or owned DevOps / platform capability in Azure, can work independently, and enjoys creating structure, guardrails and repeatable ways of working.

Accountabilities;
Azure platform ownership & governance
* Full ownership of Azure subscriptions, landing zones and platform hygiene
* Defining and enforcing governance standards (Azure Policy, RBAC, naming, tagging)
* Improving platform resilience, cost governance and disaster recovery

Infrastructure as Code
* Establishing Terraform as the single source of truth for infrastructure
* Designing reusable modules and environment patterns
* Reducing configuration drift across dev / test / production

CI/CD & delivery standards
* Ownership of CI/CD standards using Azure DevOps
* Defining pipeline templates, PR/branch policies, approvals and gated releases
* Creating “golden path” delivery patterns so teams can deploy without bespoke pipelines

Operational readiness & observability
* Defining monitoring, logging, alerting and dashboards
* Improving incident response, runbooks and recovery processes
* Shaping DR and operational processes (no on-call at present)

Ways of working & coaching
* Coaching development teams in DevOps best practice
* Standardising ways of working across squads
* Building internal capability and reducing reliance on individuals

Key skills and experience;
* Strong, hands-on experience designing and operating Azure platforms
* Proven Terraform experience (modules, patterns, safe change)
* Strong Azure DevOps CI/CD engineering experience
* Experience implementing governance, security guardrails and delivery controls
* Comfortable operating without an existing DevOps team

Desirable
* Azure Policy at scale
* Observability, SRE or platform engineering practices
* Container / AKS experience
* Cost governance and showback/chargeback experience

Why this role?
* Opportunity to own and shape DevOps from the ground up
* High-impact role with clear responsibility and autonomy
* Initial 3-6 months focused on stabilisation, governance and standardisation
* Exciting transformation phase within IT

If you have the relevant experience for this role and happy to be 2 days on site/week in either Ipswich, Norwich, Chelmsford or Cambridge and 1 day in Ipswich, please apply using the link provided.

This role requires candidates to already hold full right to work in the UK. The client are not able to provide sponsorship now or in the future

Mechanical Lead Engineer – FM Service Provider – Bank, London – Up to £55,000 per annum

CBW are currently recruiting for a Mechanical Lead Engineer to join a prestigious corporate building located in Bank, City of London. This is an excellent opportunity to work within a high-specification commercial environment for a leading Facilities Maintenance provider, supporting a well-established on-site team.

This role requires you to take full responsibility for the mechanical services across the building, overseeing daily maintenance operations and delivering a high-quality Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) programme. You will lead a team of three engineers, ensuring smooth coordination of all mechanical systems while maintaining high service standards for a corporate client.

With significant overtime available and a 1-in-4 call-out rota, this position offers strong earning potential within a fast-paced, high-profile environment.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

Lead and manage all mechanical maintenance activities on site
Manage agreed KPIs and SLAs alongside the Supervisor
Arrange and oversee specialist mechanical subcontractors
Manage reports and site logbooks in partnership with the Contract Manager and Supervisor
Ensure all documentation is current, compliant and audit-ready
Attend client meetings as required
Air conditioning maintenance: AHUs / FCUs (filter changes, cleaning, basic checks)
Oversee heating and cooling systems, pumps, motors and associated plant
Monitor and adjust BMS as required (e.g. hot/cold calls)
Carry out statutory compliance checks relating to mechanical services
Support minor mechanical installations and reactive repairsHours of Work

Monday to Friday (40-hour week)
Week 1: 07:00 – 16:00
Week 2: 08:00 – 17:00
Week 3: 11:00 – 20:00Requirements

Mechanical qualification (NVQ / City & Guilds Level 2/3 or equivalent)
Strong mechanical bias with experience in commercial building maintenance
Previous experience in a lead or supervisory role preferred
Client-facing, professional and presentable
Hard-working, reliable and proactive approachPlease send your CV to Katie at CBW Staffing Solutions for more information

Roving Maintenance Engineer (Electrical Bias) | Central London

£40,000 + Travel Card (Zones 1-3) | Occasional travel in Van

Commercial Building Maintenance | Monday-Friday

Are you a qualified Electrical Maintenance Engineer looking for a varied roving role across Central London?

GH Engage are currently recruiting for a Roving Maintenance Engineer (Electrical Bias) to cover a portfolio of commercial sites across Central London. This is an excellent opportunity for a self-motivated engineer who enjoys autonomy, client interaction, and working across multiple buildings.

Key Responsibilities:

• Travel between sites predominantly on foot, with occasional use of company van.
• Carrying out planned and reactive electrical maintenance.
• Maintenance on lighting (general & emergency), power supplies, circuits, and control panels.
• Manage your workload effectively via PDA, ensuring all tasks are completed within agreed SLAs.
• Carry out weekly compliance checks including fire alarm testing and L8 water hygiene tasks (tap temperature monitoring, flushing, etc.).
• Undertake general mechanical and fabric maintenance as required.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients and building managers.
• Attend reactive breakdowns and carry out efficient fault finding.

Package:

• £40,000 per annum
• Travel Card (Zones 1-3)
• Van & fuel card
• On call stand-by allowance; £50/week
• Monday to Friday working hours
• Stable commercial portfolio
• Opportunity to work autonomously across multiple Central London sites

Essential Experience & Qualifications:

• City & Guilds Level 3 in Electrical Installation (or equivalent).
• 17th or 18th Edition Wiring Regulations.
• Experience within commercial building maintenance environments.
• Strong fault-finding ability and client-facing skills.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

Electrical Maintenance Engineer | Foot Mobile Engineer | Building Maintenance | Facilities Management | Commercial Maintenance | Central London | Roving Engineer | Commercial Building Maintenance

We are seeking a Senior VMware Engineer to support a large enterprise virtual infrastructure environment in the North West.

This role is focused on modern VMware platform engineering rather than 3rd line support. The successful contractor will work across VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF), NSX-T and enterprise vSphere environments, supporting infrastructure modernisation and optimisation initiatives.

Key Responsibilities:

• Deploy and support VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF) environments
• Configure and manage NSX-T (Edge nodes, T0/VRF, DFW, routing)
• Administer and optimise vSphere/ESXi clusters
• Support vSAN and storage integration
• VM life cycle management (Linux & Windows)
• Performance tuning and capacity planning
• Advanced troubleshooting and root cause analysis
• Work alongside infrastructure, security and networking teams

Required Experience:

• Strong enterprise VMware engineering background (5+ years)
• Hands-on VMware Cloud Foundation experience
• Proven NSX-T implementation and configuration experience
• vSphere/ESXi cluster design and support
• Automation skills (PowerCLI, PowerShell, Ansible or similar)
• Experience in large, complex environments

Environment:

Enterprise-scale, multi-tenant infrastructure supporting critical systems.

This is ideally 2 days onsite in the North West, with some flexibility depending on location.

If you are a hands-on VMware platform engineer with strong NSX-T experience and are available for a new contract, please apply with your CV.

Your new company
Hays are working with an established charity in Cheltenham to support with the recruitment for a permanent IT Infrastructure Engineer (Project Based). The salary, depending on experience, is between £40,000 - £50,000pa and the role is mostly site-based, with the opportunity to work from home one day per week.
Your new role
In the role, you’ll work on a range of interesting IT infrastructure modernisation projects. This will typically be 75% of the role with 25% being BAU IT support across a range of 1st and 2nd line software / desktop end user support. You’ll work closely with an external MSP who pick up the majority of the BAU support ensuring smooth service delivery. You will lead on projects and need experience in managing end to end infrastructure projects. You’ll enjoy working on a range of exciting projects covering Infrastructure, Networking, Cyber Security, End user services & Cloud.
What you’ll need to succeed
To be considered for this role, you will need to be an experienced IT infrastructure professional with extensive experience on leading project-based work. You’ll also need to be willing to work with users on day to day BAU support across a range of 1st and 2nd line technical support. You’ll need experience across the Microsoft suite including Entra, Intune and Autopilot. You’ll need experience across networking and Virtualisation. You’ll need an understanding of Cyber security, ideally cyber essentials, vulnerability remediation and security / compliance. You’ll need to be able to work in a varied role in an autonomous and independent manner in a small team.
What you’ll get in return
In return, you’ll receive a salary depending on experience between £40,000 - £50,000pa. You will get the opportunity to lead on a range of exciting IT projects and have a varied day to day with broad responsibility. You’ll need a driving licence as there could be some ad hoc travel to other sites, the site has parking available.
What you need to do now
If you’re interested in this role, click ‘apply now’ to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
If this job isn’t quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.

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Location: Edinburgh (2 days onsite pw is required)
Contract
Contract Length: 6 months
Daily Rate: Up to £600 (inside IR35 via umbrella)

Are you a talented Systems Engineer looking for your next challenge? Our client is seeking a skilled professional to join their dynamic team on a contract basis. This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to a range of exciting projects while enjoying the flexibility of hybrid working.

Key Responsibilities:

Manage and maintain network systems, ensuring efficient routing, DHCP, and DNS functionality.
Set up and administer Active Directory, including site design, Group Policy, security protocols, and certificate services.
Oversee Windows Server (2022) administration, ensuring optimal performance and security.
Develop and execute PowerShell scripts to automate tasks and improve system efficiency.
Work within the Amazon AWS Cloud environment, utilising EC2, security groups, EFS, SBS, S3, and load balancers to enhance cloud capabilities.
Provide mentorship and guidance to junior team members, sharing knowledge to foster a collaborative learning environment.
Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues, employing strong problem-solving skills.
Communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders, ensuring clarity in all verbal and written communications.

Qualifications:

Strong self-motivation and time management skills, with the ability to work independently without close supervision.
Proven experience in network management and Active Directory administration.
Familiarity with Windows Server 2022 and PowerShell Scripting is essential.
Experience with Amazon AWS Cloud services is a must.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to convey technical concepts clearly.
Ideally, candidates should be based in or around Central Scotland.

Nice-to-Have:

Experience with RHEL administration would be a plus.

If you’re a proactive Systems Engineer ready to take on a new challenge, we want to hear from you! Apply today to join an organisation that values expertise, innovation, and professional growth.

How to Apply:

Please submit your CV and a brief cover letter outlining your relevant experience and why you would be a great fit for this role. We look forward to your application!

Join us in making a difference in the tech landscape. Your next career step awaits!

Adecco is a disability-confident employer. It is important to us that we run an inclusive and accessible recruitment process to support candidates of all backgrounds and all abilities to apply. Adecco is committed to building a supportive environment for you to explore the next steps in your career. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you.

THE COMPANY

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Senior IT Technician to join this growing manufacturer of machined components for a range of industries including aerospace.

THE JOB

To own and improve the Group IT environment across multiple UK sites ensuring high availability, robust cybersecurity and a seamless technology experience for approximately 120 users. This hands on leadership role combines day to day technical delivery with strategic planning, vendor management and service performance accountability. You will be responsible for both on premises and cloud environments and be the primary contact for all infrastructure matters.

THE CANDIDATE

Experienced in providing 2nd/3rd line technical support in an IT Infrastruture role, you will have a minimum of 2 years’ experience within a leadership/senior capacity with service ownership across microsoft 365, networking basics, hardware, security, and the use of support tools.

THE PACKAGE

Salary up to £45k depending upon experience

Pension scheme

33 days holiday

Early Friday finish

Ongoing training and personal development

Infrastructure & Operations
Hybrid - Haywards Heath, West Sussex
Generous Benefits + 15% Bonus

???Are you a proven IT leader ready to unite a skilled team of 7 (senior techs + entry-level engineers) in a dynamic data centre environment? Step up to lead software/application support, from VMs/bare metal to stakeholder-facing ops, driving DevOps evolution, breaking silos, and pushing boundaries beyond day-to-day delivery. Enjoy a competitive salary, 15% bonus, 22+ days holiday, pension, onsite gym, and hybrid working.

Key Responsibilities

• ???Lead, mentor, and unite your team - breaking silos, building collaboration, coaching skills, setting goals, and creating an engaging environment.
• Make decisions, empower members, support the Data Centre Manager, and drive proactive improvements (e.g., tool evolution like Zabbix/Grafana).
• Oversee third-line support, system/infrastructure development, platform stability, and translate stakeholder needs into agile solutions.

Key Skills & Requirements

• 3-5 years leading technical teams + 5+ years IT (extensive Linux admin across Debian/CentOS/RHEL flavours).
• Agile/DevOps experience; tools like Ansible, Puppet, Zabbix (FAI/Slurm ideal); ITIL Foundation.
• Strong stakeholder communication, problem-solving, and a broader data centre vision to lead effectively.
• Desirable: OpenStack, Kubernetes, CI/CD, Docker, scripting, cloud/virtualisation, hardware (storage/CPU/GPU).

If you’ve held any of these roles or used these technologies/skills, this role could be a great fit: Services Team Leader, Infrastructure Lead, DevOps Manager, Linux Ops Lead, Data Centre Supervisor; Linux (Debian/RHEL), Ansible, Puppet, Zabbix, Slurm, Agile, ITIL, DevOps tools.

Deerfoot Recruitment Solutions Ltd is a leading independent tech recruitment consultancy in the UK. For every CV sent to clients, we donate £1 to The Born Free Foundation. We are a Climate Action Workforce in partnership with Ecologi. If this role isn’t right for you, explore our referral reward program with payouts at interview and placement milestones. Visit our website for details. Deerfoot Recruitment Solutions Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

Job Title: Platform Operations Engineer
Department: AI Lab - Platform Operations Team
Location: Remote
Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent

Overview
We are actively looking to secure multiple Platform Operations Engineers to join Experis, part of the ManpowerGroup - a global organisation with over $20?billion in annual revenue and more than 1,000 consultants on assignment across 20 clients worldwide.
Experis UK is in an exciting growth phase, with ambitious expansion plans and deep partnerships across multiple industries. Our model is personal and career-focused: we invest in our consultants through continuous training, technology exposure, and collaborative development.

About the Role
IBM’s AI Lab is building next-generation AI platforms and services. To support this mission, we’re growing our Platform Operations Team, responsible for the cloud infrastructure that powers our AI services. As a Platform Operations Engineer, you’ll work across AWS, Kubernetes, and internal automation tools to ensure the platform runs smoothly, securely, and efficiently.
This role suits someone who enjoys working at the intersection of software development and operations - writing code, automating infrastructure, and supporting high-performance machine learning environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Deploy, manage, and monitor applications on AWS EKS (Kubernetes)
• Build and maintain Helm charts, manifests, and ArgoCD configurations
• Contribute Python code for internal tooling, automation, and services
• Manage CI/CD pipelines (e.g. Concourse, GitLab CI)
• Troubleshoot issues in networking, permissions, and application performance
• Work with development teams to streamline deployment and scaling of AI systems
• Maintain secure cloud environments through thoughtful IAM and Terraform configurations

Essential Skills and Experience

• Strong hands-on experience with Kubernetes (deployment, debugging, Helm)
• Intermediate to advanced Python development skills
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, especially writing and debugging them
• Solid understanding of AWS services (EKS, IAM, S3)
• Confident with Linux-based environments and containerization (Docker)

Ideal (Bonus) Skills

• Experience with Helm, ArgoCD, and GitOps workflows
• Practical knowledge of Terraform for infrastructure-as-code
• Understanding of Kubernetes networking, ingress management, and certificate handling
• Exposure to OAuth/OpenID, certificates, and authentication proxies

There is a lot happening in Linux! Join our dynamic IT Defence team, where you will be responsible for all aspects of our Linux capabilities. This role offers exposure to business-as-usual operations, delivered services, and innovative project work. We welcome candidates with experience in Slurm or HPC and Ansible.

We have different level opportunities in this growing team, so don’t shy away if you don’t have all the skills.

You do need to be eligible for SC and DV Clearance.

Hybrid Fixed: 3 days per week on our Portsmouth OR Salisbury site, 2 days home working.

What you’ll be doing:

• Oversee and enhance Linux platform capabilities.
• Develop and maintain open-source and commercial tooling.
• Provide expert 3rd line technical support, mentoring, and fault resolution for 1st/2nd line teams.
• Act as a subject matter expert in Linux.

What we need from you:

• Extensive experience in large-scale Linux platform engineering and automation.
• Proficiency with Enterprise Linux OS (RedHat, CentOS, Oracle) to RHCE level.
• Familiarity with DevOps and automation tools (Terraform, Git, Ansible, Vault).
• Experience in building and securing Linux environments, including Kubernetes clusters (on-premise and cloud).

It would be great if you had:

• Network technologies (LAN, WAN, Cisco switching, Juniper and Fortinet security products) and working knowledge of TCP/IP networking.
• Database administration (MySQL, PostgreSQL, MariaDB or InfluxDB).
• Virtualisation management experience - VMware, XenServer, OpenStack or Hyper-V.
• Working knowledge of Openshift, Openstack.
• Secure LINUX and IPTablesI

If you are interested in this role but not sure if your skills and experience are exactly what we’re looking for, please do apply, we’d love to hear from you!

Employment Type: Permanent

Location: Hybrid Fixed: 3 days in Portsmouth OR Salisbury.

Security Clearance Level: Eligible for SC and DV Clearance.

Internal Recruiter: Jane

Salary: To £Dependant on experience

Benefits: 25 days annual leave with the choice to buy additional days, health cash plan, life assurance, pension.

Loved reading about this job and want to know more about us?

?Sopra Steria’s Aerospace, Defence and Security business designs, develops and deploys digital solutions to Central Government clients. The work we do makes a real difference to the client’s goal of National Security, and we operate in a unique and privileged environment. We are given time for professional development activities, and we coach and mentor our colleagues, sharing knowledge and learning from each other. We foster a culture in which employees feel valued and supported and have pride in their work for the customer, delivering outstanding rates of customer satisfaction in the UK’s most complex safety- and security-critical markets.

About Scrumconnect Consulting: Scrumconnect Consulting is a multi-award-winning digital consultancy, recognised for delivering impactful technology solutions across UK government departments. Our work has positively influenced the lives of over 40 million UK citizens. With a strong commitment to user-centred design and agile delivery, and more to deliver innovative digital services that matter.

Role Description As a Senior Security Engineer, you will lead security engineering activities across the digital estate. You will design and implement robust security architectures within Google Cloud Platform, ensuring alignment with NCSC guidance, GDPR and public sector compliance frameworks. You will embed proactive vulnerability management, incident response processes and secure DevOps practices. You will provide assurance through security reviews and support integration with monitoring and audit mechanisms, contributing to resilience across APIs, data platforms and Pega services.

Preferred Tech Stack Expertise Google Cloud Platform security services, Security Command Center, IAM and identity federation, Terraform, CI/CD security integration, container security practices, vulnerability assessment tools

Responsibilities

• Design and implement secure cloud architecture controls within GCP
• Lead vulnerability assessments and remediation planning
• Embed security testing within CI/CD pipelines and development workflows
• Support incident response and post-incident analysis activities
• Ensure compliance with organisational security policies and regulatory standards
• Provide security assurance input to architecture and governance forums
• Deliver mentoring and structured knowledge transfer

Diversity & Inclusion
At Scrumconnect Consulting, we believe that diversity drives innovation. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where every individual is respected, valued, and supported. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and experiences, and we actively encourage applications from women, people with disabilities, under-represented communities, and those seeking flexible working arrangements.

Role: Test Lead with Active SC ClearanceType: Contract (3-4 Months)
Location: London/Corsham, UK
Working Model: Hybrid (2 Days in office per week)

Payrate:.48 GBP/day on PAYE
48 - 543.48 GBP/day on Inside IR35 on Umbrella

We are urgently seeking a highly technical Test Lead to parachute into a fast-paced Software Engineering team. If you thrive in containerized environments and excel at pushing systems to their limits, we want to hear from you.

Key Requirements:

• Clearance: Active UK SC Clearance (Strictly Required)
• Tech Stack: Strong hands-on experience with Kubernetes
• Testing Focus: Deep expertise in Performance, Load, and Fault Injection testing

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

IT Infrastructure Engineer - Hybrid Cloud

Location: Abingdon (Hybrid: 3 days on-site, 2 remote)

Start: ASAP IR35: Outside Clearance: SC

Our client is looking for an IT Infrastructure Engineer to join their Computing Division. You will deliver secure, resilient and high-performing hybrid cloud solutions while working with architects, engineers and project teams.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, implement and maintain IT infrastructure including Windows Server, Hyper-V, Active Directory and networking.
• Develop hybrid solutions integrating on-premises systems with Microsoft Azure.
• Use infrastructure-as-code tools such as PowerShell and Terraform and automation tools such as Ansible.
• Monitor and optimise system performance, availability and resilience and manage backups and disaster recovery.
• Implement security controls and ensure compliance with standards such as NIST, ISO 27001 and CAF.
• Produce documentation, runbooks and training materials and provide guidance to junior team members.
• Work closely with stakeholders to deliver reliable and innovative IT services.

Requirements:

• Experience in IT infrastructure engineering, hybrid cloud and Azure environments.
• Hands-on expertise with virtualisation, networking and Windows Server administration.
• Strong knowledge of security, compliance and operational best practice.
• Experience with infrastructure-as-code and automation frameworks.
• SC clearance and ability to work on-site in Abingdon.

Apply with an up to date version of your CV for immediate consideration.

12-month Contract
Fully Remote
450 - 485 p/day, Inside IR35

We’re recruiting on behalf of a global IT Services Provider who are looking for a Linux Engineer to support Red Hat Enterprise Linux administration.

Key responsibilities:

• Building and configuring Red Hat Enterprise Linux environments
• Building and configuring Linux servers and Apache, including testing network connectivity
• Supporting core Linux administration activities across the estate
• Performing system updates, patching, and basic hardening
• Supporting core Linux administration and virtual machine provisioning

Required experience:

• Proven experience working as a Linux Engineer
• Strong Red Hat Enterprise Linux administration experience
• Proven ability to build and configure Linux servers and Apache
• Knowledge of Ansible and automation principles (desirable)
• Awareness of MariaDB, MySQL, VMware and networking (including NGINX/load balancing)

ECS Recruitment Group Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Contract up to the end of 2026

Based in Filton

Offering £35ph Inside IR35

Do you have experience working in an industrial/manufacturing environment?

Do you have experience building relationships?

Do you want to work with an industry-leading company?

If your answer to these is yes, then this could be the role for you!

As the Site Relationship Manager, you will be working alongside a market-leading Defence and Aerospace company who are constantly growing and developing. They are always looking to bring on new talents such as yourself and further develop your skills to enable you to grow within the company and industry.

You will be involved in:

• Establish and nurture a strong and trustful relationship with the Filton Plant (OWI and support functions) ensuring attendance to all relevant site routines (SQCDP, plant governance etc.) and report regularly to Plant management on the site’s consumption of Digital products and their performance and value
• Manage Digital Stakeholder Management for the site, being the focal point for all Digital activities, and building a local view of the Digital Strategy
• Lead a local Digital “Digital4Opeartions” Community with the other Digital domains and Digital leaders in Operations
• Responsible for building and maintaining the overall Digital roadmap for the site with Plant management
• Ensure full alignment with the leaders of the other Digital teams supporting the Plant for Digital topics: ERP/SAP, Digital Workplace, Network & Infrastructure and lead the site multifunctional team
• Implement a consistent Digital Demand Mgmt. process for the plant, respecting site management priorities as well as risks/opportunities for the D Product Service Lines (PSLs) and anticipate ramp-up related support/activities
• Organises robust crisis management and communication to stakeholders
• Foster decommissioning of legacy applications for the site in close collaboration with D PSLs/Products
• Support & develop the ITinOT team to continually improve the cyber security of the Filton plant
• Coach & develop Digital team members
• Ensure an effective working relationship between Plant Maintenance, Cyber Security (DS) and IT/OT with a clear, agreed RASCI
• Monitor service level targets and report regularly to the business. Escalate when service levels are not meeting expectations
• Contribute to managing suppliers. Specifically the Digital Shopfloor Bundle supplier: challenge incident response time (MTTR), incident quantity (repeat incidents) and quality of support
• Support the transition to the new Shopfloor Bundle contract and service provider in Filton
• Contribute to the DOF and Filton Plant Risk and Opportunities management

Your skillset may include:

• Broad knowledge of Digital products, organisation & processes
• Experience working in an industrial operations environment
• Knowledge of Digital tools & applications used in Operations
• Knowledge of cyber security practices
• Stakeholder management skills & experience
• Leading and managing

If this all sounds like something you will be interested in then simply apply and we can discuss the opportunity further!

Site Relationship Manager

Contract up to the end of 2026

Based in Filton

Offering £35ph Inside IR35

Disclaimer:

This vacancy is being advertised by either Advanced Resource Managers Limited, Advanced Resource Managers IT Limited or Advanced Resource Managers Engineering Limited (“ARM”). ARM is a specialist talent acquisition and management consultancy. We provide technical contingency recruitment and a portfolio of more complex resource solutions. Our specialist recruitment divisions cover the entire technical arena, including some of the most economically and strategically important industries in the UK and the world today. We will never send your CV without your permission. Where the role is marked as Outside IR35 in the advertisement this is subject to receipt of a final Status Determination Statement from the end Client and may be subject to change.

Want to be a key IT Infrastructure Engineer where you can work on crucial technology projects? Enjoy learning and would like to progress your IT career? You’ll work on broad ranging infrastructure projects, providing opportunities to get involved in a wide range of technologies covering Azure Cloud, Networks, Firewalls, Security and much, much more! This company actively encourages learning and development so you both build on your existing skills AND learn new ones. Based at the busy Hinckley, Leicestershire offices, you would join a team of dynamic and like-minded individuals, who work in a collaborative and supportive culture. They offer an excellent learning and working environment with the opportunity to further develop your IT career through consistent and ongoing training across the various technologies. You will work on broad ranging enterprise scale IT systems and infrastructure for multiple sites across the UK. The includes assisting in the implementation of new technologies, maintaining existing ones and acting as a support escalation when required. You don’t need to know everything. But you should be confident across most of this:

• Azure, O365, Defender, Intune, SharePoint
• Windows Server, SQL, Azure AD, Hyper-V
• Solid networking fundamentals - LAN/WAN, switching, firewalls, Wi-Fi
• Security best practice (and why it matters)
• Strong Windows environment support experience

You will have thorough experience providing IT support in a Windows based environment, having an excellent working knowledge of MS Windows Applications, Email, Hardware and Software. Above all you must a thorough understanding of IT and the ability to pick up and learn new skills! If you feel as though you have the experience and drive to succeed in the opportunity, please send through your CV as soon as possible as we have interview slots available!

Job summary

Are you an experienced Oracle Database specialist ready for your next challenge? Join us as a Lead Database Administrator at the UK Hydrographic Office (UKHO), where your expertise will underpin our mission as a world leading centre for hydrography.

You will play a vital role in enhancing the user experience across our organisation. By developing, improving and maintaining the UKHO’s database platforms, you will support both our internal services and our commercial product portfolio, all critical to the smooth operation of the UKHO.

Working as part of our Enterprise Applications team, you will collaborate closely with the Enterprise Applications Team Manager and team colleagues to deliver technical services to internal customers to enable the wider business.

While Oracle will be your primary focus, you’ll also contribute to wider systems built on MS SQL Server, PostgreSQL, and cloud hosted platforms. If you’re looking to broaden your expertise, we will support you with cross training and ongoing professional development to help you grow your skills across our full technology stack.

This is a reserved post and therefore it is essential that you are eligible to hold a reserved post. You will also need to hold and maintain DV clearance, and therefore we encourage you to check your eligibility before applying.

This role is part of a team providing 24/7 cover through an on-call rota.

Hybrid working

This job role can be worked on a hybrid basis, which is an informal, non-contractual and voluntary arrangement, working between the office in Taunton and remotely within the UK. The successful candidate is required to work from the Taunton office 3 days a week, however this is dependent on business need.

Job description

• Lead support and administration of all Oracle databases across development, test and live environments.
• Apply Oracle expertise to manage and optimise the database estate.
• Use Windows Server admin skills to support the database infrastructure.
• Provide technical leadership on projects, designing secure, resilient and high performing data base solutions.
• Ensure database security, integrity and resilience in line with UKHO policies and SLAs.

Day-to-day Responsibilities

• Deliver day to day support for the UKHO database estate.
• Plan, implement and manage maintenance activities, patches and upgrades.
• Diagnose and resolve complex or high risk issues using the appropriate system administration tools within SLAs
• Analyse and resolve problems, providing long-term solutions to prevent recurrence.
• Take ownership of business continuity processes, backups, high availability, replication and monitoring.
• Work closely with technical teams, business stakeholders and third parties to maintain performance, reliability, availability and interoperability.
• Evaluate, prioritise and work on database related incidents and change requests via the IT Portal.
• Constantly look for opportunities to improve database build standards, automation and support processes to enhance reliability and efficiency.

Support project activities including:

• Install, configure, integrate, upgrade and test database services for new projects.
• Act as a subject matter expert with database operations and standards, including the development of complex SQL and tuning of DML code.
• Work with other DBAs, developers and technical teams to ensure new database platforms meet security guidelines and audit requirements.
• Maintain system documentation, (standards, procedures, configurations, support materials) and support less experienced colleagues in their use.

Person specification

Experience

• You should have extensive experience supporting Oracle 19c including Dataguard, RMAN and OEM Grid with a strong background in designing, implementing and maintaining Oracle database solutions. You will be confident troubleshooting complex operational incidents and performance issues.
• Experience with MS SQL Server, PostgreSQL or cloud hosted platforms would also be highly beneficial.
• We are looking for someone who is a strong team player, self-motivated, and proactive, with a focus on delivering high quality solutions that meet UKHO business needs.

Essential attributes

• A strong team player with a focus on delivering high-quality solutions that meet UKHO business needs.
• A collaborative, self-motivated approach with a positive, proactive attitude.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, demonstrating professionalism at all times.
• Ability to understand, analyse and translate complex business requirements into effective technical solutions.
• Experience contributing to future planning, technology roadmaps and long term improvement initiatives.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise, plan and work independently when needed.
• Ability to identify problems, evaluate options and implement appropriate solutions.
• Proven capability to provide technical leadership and guidance to team members.
• Confident decision making, balancing priorities, constraints and available information.
• Experience monitoring progress against targets, reporting effectively and taking action to resolve issues.

Behaviours

We’ll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:

• Managing a Quality Service
• Working Together

Timeline:

• Advert Closes for applications: 22/03/26
• Shortlisting: w/c 23/03/26
• Interviews: w/c 13/04/26

Nationality requirements:

DV - reserved

This is a Ministry of Defence reserved post and open to sole UK nationals only. Successful applicants will require Developed Vetting (DV) and therefore need to have resided in the UK for a minimum of 24 consecutive months within the last 10 years.

Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.

Security

Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check.

Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. The level of security needed is developed vetting (opens in a new window).

See our vetting charter (opens in a new window).

People working with government assets must complete baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window) checks.

Nationality requirements

Open to UK nationals only.

Cardiff
On-site

12 Months Contract
Outside IR35

Your new company
A large organisation based in Wales.

Your new role
The Communication Engineer provides advanced technical expertise in the design, integration, operation, and support of telemetry-based communication technologies.

Responsibilities

• Have a good working knowledge of both Legacy Dial-up and current IP-based communication technologies.
• Be responsible for providing a level of technical support to the communications technologies in your area, both at an operational asset and data centre perspective.
• Be responsible for ensuring that the implementation of all new and existing technologies meets the design requirements.
• To be responsible for the underlying comms technologies and data centre infrastructure that underpin the monitoring and control of operational assets via Regional Telemetry.
• Provide high-level technical expertise and specialist knowledge for all comms technologies and supporting infrastructure.
• Ensure security updates and system patches are maintained for all communications solutions under your responsibility.
• Provide reports on usage and availability for all comms solutions under your responsibility.

What you’ll need to succeed

• Proven experience of actively supporting Dial-up and IP-based comms solutions.
• Excellent attention to detail and analytical skills.
• Sound grasp of network fundamentals.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills and a proven track record of working with businesses.

What you’ll get in return

• Competitive market rates outside IR35

What you need to do now

If you’re interested in this role, click ‘apply now’ to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.

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DevOps Infrastructure Engineer

Hybrid

Are you passionate about building secure, efficient, and scalable infrastructure that supports innovation and continuous improvement?
We’re looking for a DevOps Infrastructure Engineer to play a key role in developing, maintaining, and optimising the systems and tools that keep our business running smoothly.

What You’ll Do

You’ll be responsible for the planning, provisioning, installation, and configuration of systems hardware and software - ensuring our infrastructure operates efficiently, securely, and reliably.

In this role, you will:

• Build and manage virtual domain infrastructure, servers, and development tools to meet evolving business needs.
• Automate and enhance development, deployment, and release processes to support continuous improvement.
• Implement and maintain robust security and configuration baselines to protect against cybersecurity threats.
• Diagnose and resolve technical problems quickly and effectively.
• Collaborate with software developers and engineers to ensure seamless integration and deployment.
• Create and maintain technical documentation to support knowledge sharing and decision-making.
• Contribute to infrastructure projects and provide clear reports and updates to stakeholders.

What You’ll Bring

We’re looking for someone who thrives in a collaborative, fast-paced environment and enjoys solving complex problems.

Essential experience includes:

• Infrastructure engineering in a corporate or DevOps environment using Windows and Linux systems
• Knowledge of virtualisation technologies such as VMware or Nutanix
• Experience with DevOps tools such as Git, Jira, Confluence, Jenkins, Artifactory

You’ll also be someone who:

• Works effectively as part of a team, supporting colleagues and sharing expertise
• Communicates clearly and confidently across all levels
• Adapts easily to change and takes initiative to solve problems
• Strives for excellence, ensuring high-quality results every time

Why Join Us?

We offer a supportive and flexible environment where innovation and collaboration thrive. You can expect:

• Hybrid working and flexible hours
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays (increasing with service)
• Pension, life, and critical care cover
• Medicash and employee assistance programme
• Discounts, wellbeing support, and salary sacrifice options (tech, EVs, bikes)
• Professional development and funded membership fees
• Family-friendly policies including enhanced family leave