Systems Administrator
Peterborough

We are recruiting on behalf of a well-established and growing organisation operating within a highly technical, real-time monitoring environment. Technology is at the heart of the business, supporting nationwide operations and critical service delivery, making this a hands-on and varied IT role with genuine responsibility and progression opportunities.
This position will suit someone technically curious, proactive and confident supporting infrastructure in a fast-paced operational setting.
The Role
Reporting to the IT Systems Manager, you will support and maintain the organisation s infrastructure, systems and security while contributing to ongoing improvement projects and business transformation initiatives. You will play a key role in ensuring systems reliability, resilience and uptime across the business.
Key Responsibilities but not limited to:

• Provide day-to-day IT support and troubleshooting across hardware, software and network systems
  • Administer Active Directory including user creation, permissions and access control
  • Support Microsoft Server and Office 365 environments
  • Maintain backups, system updates and operating system patching
  • Monitor system health and respond to alerts and incidents
  • Support telephony and VOIP systems
  • Work with third-party suppliers for software support and upgrades
  • Assist with infrastructure projects and technology improvements
  • Maintain documentation including network schematics and change records
  • Manage security, mobile device management and network access
  • Ensure business continuity and maximum uptime of critical systems
  • Participate in an out-of-hours on-call rota when required

Technical Skills & Experience

• Previous experience in an IT support or systems administration role
  • Microsoft Server and Office 365 administration
  • Networking fundamentals (TCP/IP, VLANs, NAT)
  • Virtualisation technologies (VMware preferred)
  • Backup and disaster recovery processes
  • Firewall and security principles
  • VOIP/telephony systems
  • SQL Server (desirable)
  • Strong troubleshooting ability across hardware and software

Personal Attributes

• Strong problem-solving skills and logical thinking
  • Ability to communicate technical information clearly
  • Curious about new technologies and improvements
  • Able to work independently and as part of a team
  • High attention to detail and accurate record keeping

What s on Offer

• Permanent position within a stable and expanding business
  • Opportunities for training and career development
  • Laptop and mobile phone
  • Supportive team environment
  • Exposure to varied technologies and projects

If you are looking for a role where you can take ownership, develop your technical skills and contribute to meaningful IT improvements, we would like to hear from you.
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Grow your career and cloud engineering expertise with this top employer This company develops high quality market-management software, used throughout the UK and Europe to ensure critical services are delivered reliably. They are seeking a talented Cloud Engineer to join their friendly team of developers, product owners and testers. Their success relies on the dependability of their cloud–based products, providing round-the-clock access to their clients. You will be involved with the design, development, and maintenance of AWS infrastructure, employing a variety of technologies such as Infrastructure as Code and workflow automation. Your solutions would help ensure fast and efficient deployment to multiple environments. Once up to speed, your role will encompass areas such as: maintaining and improving the existing architectural, ensuring the security and dependability of cloud-based services. Employing automation and IaC to support multiple environments, monitoring and troubleshooting performance, and collaborating with and mentoring colleagues. You will also need to be comfortable providing on-call support (typically this can be 1 week in 4). You will need: * Prior experience as a cloud engineer, providing support within an operational environment, with sustained tenure with employers. * A good understanding of cloud technology, preferably AWS, and skills in a good selection of the following areas: networking, DNS, containerization, database management, automation and scripting, IaC, Terraform, or CI/CD. * Good troubleshooting and logical thinking skills to diagnose issues and identify root causes. * Excellent communications skills, able to work within a team or independently, and comfortable providing on-call support. * Full existing rights to work in the UK, without time limit. Team fit is important, as the company are looking to hire someone who wants to grow their career within them for the next few years. They are located in Cambridge, and whilst there is some scope for hybrid working (1-2 days WFH when projects allow), they are seeking candidates who can reliably attend onsite meetings in person. On offer is an excellent remuneration package is available, commensurate with skills and experience. Keywords: AWS, Cloud Services, Terraform / IaC, CI/CD, Containers, Docker, Hybrid, Cambridge Another top job from ECM, the high-tech recruitment experts. Even if this job’s not quite right, do contact us now - we may well have the ideal job for you. To discuss your requirements call ecm or email your CV. We will always ask before forwarding your CV. Please apply (quoting ref: CV27561) only if you are eligible to live and work in the UK. By submitting your details you certify that the information you provide is accurate

Cloud Platform Engineer -AWS, Degree, Cloud, Linux
Location: Cambridge or London (Hybrid)
Salary: 70,000- 100,000 (DOE) + Benefits

Company Overview
This innovative software house has consistently outpaced the market, powered by some of the brightest minds in technology. As a global leader in its field, the company is renowned for delivering cutting-edge solutions that redefine industry standards. Joining this team means working in an environment that values creativity, collaboration, and technical excellence.

Role Overview
As a Cloud Platform Engineer, you’ll be at the heart of building and evolving a modern, scalable cloud ecosystem. Your mission will be to design and deliver secure, high-performance infrastructure that underpins critical applications and services. Working closely with engineering, security, and reliability teams, you’ll influence architectural decisions, champion automation, and ensure the platform is resilient, cost-effective, and ready for future growth. This is a chance to make a real impact on a global technology leader while shaping the next generation of cloud solutions.

About you
Strong experience architecting and managing AWS environments, including EC2, EKS, RDS, VPC, and IAM.
Hands-on expertise with Infrastructure-as-Code tools (Terraform or similar) and integrating them into CI/CD workflows.
Solid understanding of Kubernetes operations on AWS (EKS), including cluster scaling and deployment automation.
Proficiency in Linux administration, networking fundamentals, and cloud security principles.
Familiarity with observability stacks such as Prometheus, Grafana, and Loki, with structured alerting practices.
Knowledge of database operations, including migrations, high availability, backups, and disaster recovery strategies.
Skilled in automation and scripting using Terraform, Python, or Bash.
Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with a focus on driving efficiency and reliability through automation.
Ideally, you will hold a 2:1 or higher degree in a technical discipline but this is not a strict requirement.
Please note we are open to looking at candidates with slightly less commercial experience - somewhere in the region of two to fives years.
Please be aware this is not a fully remote role and would require you to relocate to Cambridge or at least be within commuting distance - do consider this before applying.

What can you expect to be doing?

Architect and maintain robust cloud environments on AWS, leveraging services such as EC2, EKS, RDS/Aurora, ElastiCache, OpenSearch, and CloudFront.
Lead the rollout and optimization of Kubernetes on EKS, ensuring reliable deployments and efficient scaling across workloads.
Design automated infrastructure solutions using Infrastructure-as-Code tools like Terraform, integrating them seamlessly into CI/CD pipelines.
Introduce and refine deployment strategies that minimize downtime, including blue/green, rolling, and canary approaches.
Strengthen platform resilience by improving autoscaling, high availability, and eliminating single points of failure.
Work closely with SRE and Security teams to enhance monitoring and observability through Prometheus, Grafana, and CloudWatch.
Embed security best practices into every layer of the platform, covering IAM, secrets management, WAF, and compliance.
Drive cost efficiency and performance improvements through proactive automation and resource optimization.
Contribute to operational excellence by participating in on-call rotations and post-incident reviews.

How to Apply
Submit your CV via the link provided. All applications are handled with strict confidentiality. We will always consult with you before sharing your CV with any employer.

About Adecco
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£52,000 + 25 Days Holiday + Life Assurance + Career progression

A globally recognised engineering organisation is currently recruiting for an Electrical Bias Shift Engineer to join their team at a state-of-the-art pharmaceutical facility in Cambridge. With a significant training budget dedicated to upskilling employees, this site is committed to developing its team and offering clear career progression opportunities. You’ll be working within a highly skilled team of engineers in an excellent working environment, with a competitive package on offer. If you’re looking for long-term career stability and want to work for a company that values your skills, this could be the perfect role for you!

Key Responsibilities:

• Ensure all environmental conditions are maintained at all times concerning critical building systems.
• Perform Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM), as well as reactive and breakdown repairs, on all mechanical and electrical systems within the site.
• Demonstrate knowledge of UPS, generators, HV systems, PDUs, power distribution, and general maintenance tasks.
• Use graphical information and alarm data to diagnose and resolve faults efficiently.
• Ensure that accurate and comprehensive records are kept pertaining to Health & Safety, Building Compliance and Quality Assurance.
• Ensure that sub-contractors perform to meet the requirement of the contract. Administer sub-contractor work approvals and safe operation while repair or service is carried out on site.
• Overview the buildings environmental conditions using the BMS System and utilise same to maintain acceptable internal conditions.
• Ensure that all relevant paperwork is completed regarding PPM, reactive and breakdown works and that it is passed without delay to the contract administrator.
• Ensure that Method Statements and Risk Assessments are prepared, reviewed and utilised for all tasks (PPMs and reactive) carried out to ensure safe working practices.

If youre interested in this opportunity, apply below to find out more!

Multiskilled Engineer
Location: Linton
Department: Engineering
Reports To: Engineering Manager
Contract Type: Temporary- Shift work

Job Purpose

To lead and manage engineering operations within the factory, ensuring optimal performance, minimal downtime, and continuous improvement. The role requires strong technical expertise, leadership skills, and a proactive approach to problem-solving and team development.

Key Responsibilities

• Resolve faults and problems efficiently to minimise downtime.
• Anticipate and identify issues, using available resources to implement effective solutions.
• Carry out building services/fabric and repairs.
• Manage and develop staff performance to meet operational goals.
• Gain working knowledge of all factory engineering areas.
• Understand and respond to internal customer requirements.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance productivity and maintenance intervals.
• Apply lean management techniques (e.g., 5S, SMED, TPM, CI).
• Ensure compliance with QA procedures, standards, CCPs, HACCPs, and customer specifications.
• Follow problems through to resolution and share learnings.
• Make balanced decisions to minimise factory disruption and act with urgency.
• Adhere to company standards, legal requirements, and core procedures.
• Apply people management practices with fairness, dignity, and respect.
• Support learning and development within the team.
• Coach individuals to achieve high performance.
• Understand and contribute to achieving relevant KPIs.
• Recommend performance improvements and manage waste streams.
• Promote environmental awareness and reduction of impacts.

Skills & Knowledge

• Competence in engineering disciplines.
• Ability to compile, interpret, and communicate technical data.
• Proficiency in Management Operating Systems and in-house IT systems.
• Skilled in Microsoft Office, CMMS, and ACAD.
• Promote and enforce safety practices, including Permit to Work systems and risk assessments.
• Ensure compliance with PUWER and authorised task execution.

Essential Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 or above in Engineering.
• Recognised formal apprenticeship with a multi-skill focus.
• Electrical and mechanical qualifications.

Desirable Qualifications

• PUWER knowledge.
• Experience with Permit to Work systems and contractor control.
• PLC knowledge.
• Strong computer literacy.

My job

Multiskilled Engineer
Location: Linton
Department: Engineering
Reports To: Engineering Manager
Contract Type: Temporary- Shift work

Job Purpose

To lead and manage engineering operations within the factory, ensuring optimal performance, minimal downtime, and continuous improvement. The role requires strong technical expertise, leadership skills, and a proactive approach to problem-solving and team development.

Key Responsibilities

• Resolve faults and problems efficiently to minimise downtime.
• Anticipate and identify issues, using available resources to implement effective solutions.
• Carry out building services/fabric and repairs.
• Manage and develop staff performance to meet operational goals.
• Gain working knowledge of all factory engineering areas.
• Understand and respond to internal customer requirements.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance productivity and maintenance intervals.
• Apply lean management techniques (e.g., 5S, SMED, TPM, CI).
• Ensure compliance with QA procedures, standards, CCPs, HACCPs, and customer specifications.
• Follow problems through to resolution and share learnings.
• Make balanced decisions to minimise factory disruption and act with urgency.
• Adhere to company standards, legal requirements, and core procedures.
• Apply people management practices with fairness, dignity, and respect.
• Support learning and development within the team.
• Coach individuals to achieve high performance.
• Understand and contribute to achieving relevant KPIs.
• Recommend performance improvements and manage waste streams.
• Promote environmental awareness and reduction of impacts.

Skills & Knowledge

• Competence in engineering disciplines.
• Ability to compile, interpret, and communicate technical data.
• Proficiency in Management Operating Systems and in-house IT systems.
• Skilled in Microsoft Office, CMMS, and ACAD.
• Promote and enforce safety practices, including Permit to Work systems and risk assessments.
• Ensure compliance with PUWER and authorised task execution.

Essential Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 or above in Engineering.
• Recognised formal apprenticeship with a multi-skill focus.
• Electrical and mechanical qualifications.

Desirable Qualifications

• PUWER knowledge.
• Experience with Permit to Work systems and contractor control.
• PLC knowledge.
• Strong computer literacy.

The company

Pilgrim’s Europe produces some of the best-known and most iconic brands in the UK and Ireland, including Fridge Raiders, Rollover, Denny, Richmond, Oakhouse and Moy Park, alongside a diverse range of industry leading own-label products in categories including fresh pork, lamb and chicken, working with all the major retailers and food service outlets.

Our portfolio extends to authentic chilled and frozen ready meals, snacking ranges, added value and food service products.

Across Pilgrim’s Europe we combine 20,000 of the best people in the industry, united by a shared set of core values and a passion for producing the highest quality, most delicious and innovative food, which is enjoyed by millions of people in the UK, Ireland and Europe every day. Our Pilgrim’s Europe team are based in our Pilgrim’s UK, Moy Park, Pilgrim’s Food Masters and Pilgrim’s Shared Services businesses.

What we’ll bring to the table

Competitive Salary

Competitive Holiday Entitlement

Pension Contribution

Family Friendly Policies

Learning and Development Opportunities

Life Assurance

People matter

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Our values

Determination

Simplicity

Availability

Humility

Discipline

Sincerity

Ownership

Job Title:Electrical Project Manager

Location:Cambridge, Cambridgeshire

Salary:£55,000 - £60,000 depending on experience + bonus

Benefits:Car allowance, 23 days holiday + Bank Holidays, pension

An M&E Contractor based in Cambridge, are looking for a proactive Electrical Project Manager to oversee and deliver a range of electrical projects up to the value of £3M with the ability to manage multiple jobs simultaneously.

They deliver high quality electrical services encompassing full lighting, power, and distribution installations to refurbishments across a variety of sectors including domestic, commercial, schools, hospitals and MOD.

As the Electrical Project Manager, you will have the following responsibilities:

• Manage day-to-day operations of electrical projects up to the value of £3M.
• Manage materials, labour, sub-contractors, installation, procurement and drawing programmes in accordance with installation and specification requirements.
• Oversee site operatives and subcontractors to ensure timely and on-budget delivery.
• Ensure all work is compliant with current electrical regulations and health & safety standards.
• Conduct site inspections and quality control checks ensuring all works meets industry standards, regulations and clients specifications.
• Maintain accurate project records, documentation and reporting.
• Ensure a smooth electrical handover to the client and provide aftercare support.
• Assist with tender and quotes preparation.
• Liaise and work closely with MEPH small projects division.

Successful applicants will have the following qualifications and experience:

• Proven experience of working within a similar environment including electrical installations and project management on projects up to £3M (M&E).
• Overall knowledge and understanding of a wide variety of electrical systems and their installation methods.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings and specifications.
• Effective planning and project management skills.
• Consistently good financial returns on projects considering all relevant factors.
• Good people management and motivational skills.
• The ability to work under pressure to meet set deadlines.
• The ability to plan, co-ordinate and prioritise workloads.
• Strong results orientation.
• Valid SMSTS, SSSTS, Gold CSCS Skills Card.
• Relevant electrical industry qualifications.

Please contact Adam Brown on 07368400891 / 01638 614599 for more information about this role or if you are interested in a new opportunity within the Building Services sector (Electrical Project Manager, Electrical Site Manager, Electrical Contract Manager).

Position: Senior Systems Administrator
Location: Cambridge
Day Rate: £40 p/h inside IR35

A central government organisation is seeking a Senior Systems Administrator to provide advanced technical leadership across infrastructure, cloud, security and systems operations.

Core Technical Responsibilities

Systems Administration

• Manage and optimise on-prem and cloud-hosted systems in line with best practice.
• Perform advanced daily monitoring of servers, hardware, and key services.
• Oversee lifecycle management of IT assets and third-party devices.
• Embed automation and good practice across systems and processes.

Security & Compliance

• Conduct vulnerability scanning and manage remediation activities.
• Operate security control tools to protect corporate assets.
• Maintain patching, BIA/BCP and recovery processes.
• Enforce security and information governance standards.

Cloud & Identity Management

• Administer cloud environments in partnership with suppliers.
• Manage Microsoft 365 services (SharePoint Online, Teams).
• Oversee Identity & Access Management via MS Entra ID (provisioning, conditional access, MFA).
• Lead the organisation’s System Maturity Framework.

Networking & Infrastructure

• Support WiFi, firewalls, VPNs and core network services.
• Apply strong knowledge of DNS, DHCP, TCP/IP, switching and routing.
• Monitor and optimise performance for reliability and availability.

Technical Support & Escalation

• Act as senior escalation point for 2nd/3rd line issues across infrastructure, cloud, applications and networking.
• Troubleshoot complex hardware, software and network problems.
• Provide expert support for critical systems such as CAFM.

To learn more, please do reach out to Tom Royston via email on

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.

We have a great opportunity for a Senior Cloud Engineer with experience provisioning, maintaining and supporting cloud infrastructure, to join our excellent software development team based in central Cambridge. The role Cloud Engineers at GMSL are responsible for creating secure and highly available AWS infrastructure for our cloud-based products. Cloud Engineers are key to the design, provisioning, maintenance and support of the cloud infrastructure, which requires a deep understanding of cloud services. Excellent training and support is provided through relevant training courses and working alongside our experienced Senior Cloud Engineers. They use a range of technologies to define infrastructure as code and automate workflows to ensure we are able to deploy quickly and effectively into multiple environments. Responsibilities Once your knowledge of our current architecture and AWS services has been established, your key responsibilities will be: Pro-actively maintaining & improving existing architectural patterns whilst introducing new patterns to benefit from changes to technology/services. Ensuring the availability, reliability, and security of our cloud systems and services. Collaborating alongside product owners, developers and testers to help develop and implement new services and features. Using infrastructure as code and automation to provide cloud services in multiple environments, from testing through to production. Ensuring we have effective logging, monitoring and alerting. Facilitating the sharing of knowledge within the team through discussions and clear documentation. Coaching other members of the team. Supporting & improving the CI/CD infrastructure. Your experience We are looking for someone who: Has 5+ years experience as a Cloud Engineer or in a similar role. Enjoys working within a small team but is also able to work independently when required. Is able to communicate effectively, with both technical and non-technical people. Is curious about how technology works and can adapt to new challenges. Enjoys troubleshooting and thinking logically to diagnose issues and identify root causes. Is comfortable providing on-call support. Technologies Experience with AWS would be ideal, or equivalent Enterprise Clouds as well as experience in the areas listed below. Networking and DNS (VPC, subnets, security groups) Cloud services/APIs (S3, SQS, Cognito etc. etc.) Serverless compute and containerization (Lambda, ECR, docker, docker-compose) Database management and administration (PostgreSQL, DynamoDB) Logging, monitoring and alarms (Cloudwatch, AWS Health Dashboard) User identity and access management (IAM, STS) Scripting and automation (Bash, JavaScript, Python) Infrastructure as code (Terraform) Continuous Integration and Continuous Deployment (CodePipeline, CodeBuild, Github Actions) We offer hybrid and homeworking options, depending on the requirements of the role and the needs of your team. All our teams spend at least one day a week in our offices in Cambridge, this role requires 2-3 days a week in office, so you need to be based within easy travel to Cambridge. We welcome applications for flexible working arrangements. Our benefits include: Annual discretionary bonus scheme Company pension scheme (6% employer contribution) 25 days holiday Private health care Flexible working hours and remote working Casual dress and a relaxed environment Employee assistance program Loyal service award Cycle to Work scheme Fresh fruit and great coffee Free access to Cambridge University Botanic Gardens Monthly team pub lunches GMSL have a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK, proof of right to work in the UK will be requested prior to employment. About GMSL GMSL is the market-leading provider of 24/7 energy portfolio management services and software in Europe and plays a vital role in the energy business. We have unparalleled expertise in the industry, built up over 25 years of operating in energy markets throughout Europe. Our software is used by some of the largest energy companies in the world and is developed using our unique operations experience, giving us clear insight into our customers needs. For more background on GMSL see GmslGMSL - Your Partner for Energy Nominations Recruitment Agencies We are not currently accepting recruitment agency applications. Well be in touch if we need you to help us. Thanks for your understanding. Location: Cambridge/Hybrid Salary: Salary will be reflective of your level of experience. Contract Type: Permanent Hours: Full time You may also have experience in the following: Cloud Engineer, AWS Cloud Engineer, Senior Cloud Engineer, Cloud Infrastructure Engineer, AWS Infrastructure Engineer, DevOps Engineer, Senior DevOps Engineer, Platform Engineer, Cloud Platform Engineer, Site Reliability Engineer (SRE), Cloud Systems Engineer, Infrastructure Engineer (Cloud), Cloud Operations Engineer, AWS DevOps Engineer, Cloud Automation Engineer REF-226 287 TPBN1_UKTJ

Bolt Technical are hiring for our client an industry leader delivering cutting-edge AV and smart technology systems

You will work alongside world-class architects and interior designers to ensure projects are delivered on time and to the highest standards.

Job Title: AV Engineer
Location: Hertfordshire & Extensive International Travel fully paid
Salary: Up to £40,000 basic + Overtime £10,000-£12,000 + Expenses
Hours: 40 hours per week + overtime

Bolt Technical are hiring for our client an industry leader delivering cutting-edge AV and smart technology systems

You will work alongside world-class architects and interior designers to ensure projects are delivered on time and to the highest standards.

Key Responsibilities:

Support project delivery, ensuring work is completed accurately and on schedule.

Monitor and report project progress to the lead engineer.

Build and maintain strong relationships with other contractors and project stakeholders.

Manage project documentation with accuracy and attention to detail.

Impart engineering knowledge and mentor less experienced team members.

Work on your own initiative and as part of a team to identify and resolve technical challenges.

Maintain high standards of quality, health, and safety on all project sites.

What Theyre Looking For:

Strong AV engineering knowledge (Crestron DM/NVX, Q-SYS/BSS, Lutron/Crestron lighting systems).

Experience with networks, fault-finding, commissioning, and testing.

Understanding of electrical, mechanical, and control systems integration.

Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and MS 365 suite.

Team player, proactive, with excellent communication skills.

Clean driving license preferred; punctual, professional, and client-facing.

Beneficial But Not Essential:

Foreign languages (Dutch, German, Italian).

What They Offer:

Opportunities to work with the latest AV and smart technology systems.

International travel and exposure to prestigious projects.

Professional development and career progression.

20 days holiday per year plus additional days at Christmas.

Pension contribution (subject to company policy).

By applying to this job advertisement, you confirm you have read and understood our Data Privacy Statement and give Bolt Technical authorisation to hold your provided data.

Thank you for your interest in this vacancy, which is being advertised by Bolt Technical acting as an employment agency/business. Your application will be considered in competition with others, and we will contact you within 5 working days.

Rate: £25.15 per hour PAYE / £37.78 per hour Umbrella
IR35: Inside IR35
Contract: 6 months
Hours: Full time
Location: Cambridge (CB2) hybrid/onsite as required

The Role

We are working with a large NHS organisation in Cambridge to recruit an experienced Senior Systems Administrator for a 6-month contract engagement.

This is a senior, hands-on role operating at the intersection of Information Technology (IT) and Operational Technology (OT), supporting critical systems used across estates and facilities teams in a complex, highly regulated healthcare environment.

You will play a key role in ensuring the reliability, security, compliance, and documentation of enterprise infrastructure and third-party systems that directly support hospital operations.

Key Responsibilities

Systems Administration & Infrastructure

Administer and maintain enterprise IT systems and third-party devices, following best-practice lifecycle management

Perform advanced system monitoring to ensure availability, performance, and integrity

Embed operational best practice across systems, processes, and teams

Maintain IT asset data with automated monitoring and reporting

Security & Compliance

Enforce cybersecurity standards and carry out vulnerability management

Ensure compliance with security, Information Governance, and NHS frameworks

Manage security tooling, patching, and hardening activities

Support BIA, BCP, and recovery practices

Cloud & Microsoft Technologies

Support and manage cloud environments in collaboration with suppliers

Administer Microsoft 365 services including Teams and SharePoint Online

Manage Identity & Access Management using Microsoft Entra ID (MFA, Conditional Access, user provisioning)

Contribute to system maturity and continuous improvement frameworks

Networking & Connectivity

Provide support across WiFi, firewalls, VPNs, and core networking services

Apply strong knowledge of DNS, DHCP, TCP/IP, switches, and routers

Monitor and optimise system performance for high availability

3rd Line Support & Escalation

Act as escalation point for complex 2nd/3rd line incidents

Provide expert support for business-critical systems (e.g. CAFM and estates platforms)

Diagnose and resolve infrastructure, application, and network issues in line with SLAs

Vendors & Documentation

Work closely with external vendors and service providers

Maintain configuration management, technical documentation, and operational processes

Ensure secure storage, backup, and recoverability of systems and data

Essential Experience & Skills

Proven experience as a Senior Systems Administrator / Infrastructure Engineer in large enterprise environments

Strong Windows Server, Active Directory, and Microsoft SQL experience

Experience supporting Microsoft 365, Azure, and hybrid environments

Solid understanding of cybersecurity, patching, and compliance frameworks

Strong networking fundamentals (DNS, DHCP, VPNs, firewalls)

Excellent documentation, troubleshooting, and stakeholder engagement skills

Desirable

Experience working in the NHS, public sector, or highly regulated environments

ITIL, PRINCE2, or similar service/project management certification

Experience supporting estates, facilities, or OT-adjacent systems

Experience mentoring or guiding junior engineers

If this role is of interest and you meet the above criteria, then please apply immediately.

We are the internal recruitment partner for our client, a well-established, independent, family-owned enterprise that has been a cornerstone of the UK food-service distribution sector for five decades.

We are seeking a proactive IT Systems Administrator to take ownership of the internal IT support function and play a key role in shaping the future technology landscape.

Reporting to the IT & ERP Systems Manager, you’ll be the primary IT contact for approximately 100 users across Head Office, depots, and some remote locations. This is a hands-on role that blends 3rd line support, systems administration, user engagement, and project work, with a strong focus on moving from legacy on-prem systems into the Microsoft Cloud.

Responsibilities:

• Acting as the first and primary contact for all internal IT support queries, maintaining excellent relationships with end users across the business
• Providing 3rd line support across hardware, networking, and applications
• Monitoring servers and business-critical services to ensure maximum uptime
• Updating and maintaining business applications where required
• Training and supporting staff on security, password policies, and cyber awareness
• Creating and delivering an IT induction plan for new employees
• Develop and maintain technical documentation
• Working closely with third-party support vendors
• Play an active role in all upcoming IT and digital projects.

The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate the following:

Experience:

• Commercial experience in a 3rd line support role
• 3rd line support across servers, desktops, and applications
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Clean driving licence and access to a car (occasional travel to other sites/depots - overnight stays covered by the company)
• Strong organisation skills and the ability to juggle priorities
• A genuine desire to learn, self-develop, and progress technically

Technical:

• 3rd line support across servers, desktops, and applications
• Microsoft 365: Exchange, SharePoint, OneDrive, Teams
• Windows 11
• Windows Server (2008 R2 / 2012 R2 - in situ)
• Active Directory, Group Policy, DHCP, DNS
• Backup & Restore technologies (Azure Site Recovery, M365 Backup)
• Virtualisation technologies (VMware vCenter - in situ)

In return we are offering:

• Salary 31,000 - 35,000 per annum depending on skills and experience
• Monday to Friday working
• 28 days holiday including Bank Holidays (5 of the 8 bank holidays are classed as normal working days except Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Years Day)
• Pension scheme
• Life assurance
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Staff discounts
• Learning and development opportunities

Interested? Then APPLY now for immediate consideration.

I am recruiting for an IT Systems Administrator to be based full time onsite in Cambridge.

The role falls inside IR35 so you will be required to work through an umbrella company for the duration of the contract.

You will be an experienced Systems Administrator with the ability to operate at the intersection of Information Technology (IT) and Operational Technology (OT).

The role will focus on supporting, documenting and maintaining secure systems and infrastructure for facilities management systems across the Estates teams.

You must have hands on knowledge of and involvement in system administration for various systems in day to day operations.

Strong technical knowledge of MS Windows Server and associated supporting IT infrastructures is essential for this role.

You will have strong experience managing technical IT projects and setting up enterprise and information systems

Solid experience implementing and supporting MS SQL based enterprise information systems in clustered and un-clustered environments.

Please apply ASAP to find out more.

Infrastructure Engineer - VMWare/VxRail Specialist - SC Cleared - Cambridgeshire - £500 - £625 per day

• Role Description -:-VxRail hardware has arrived and needs to be configured and made operational.
• Will need to be racked, powered, networked, and documented.
• Setup tasks-Install Dell access switch(es) and configure.
• Establish network core connectivity (logical VLAN segmentation, IP address planning/allocation).-
• Cabling & power extension to racks; shared storage configuration. (ECR’s)
• Set up vSphere (target: vSphere 8.0; ESXi 7.0 noted)
• Connect to existing V8.0 vCenter.-Implement Veeam for backups/restores.
• Define best-practice Firewall/network rules.-Prepare backup & restoration plans and DR procedure
• Infrastructure Engineer - VMWare Specialist - SC Cleared - Cambridgeshire - £500 - £625 per day

Essential Skills:

• Cisco Nexus Series NXOS
• Network Administration
• Cloud Computing

Infrastructure Engineer - VMWare Specialist - SC Cleared - Cambridgeshire - £500 - £625 per day

This role is inside IR35 and will require working under the direction of the client delivery manager as part of a multi-disciplinary team. The successful candidate will follow established delivery processes and working practices

This role requires the successful candidate to undergo and be eligible for UK Security Vetting at SC/DV level. Clearance sponsorship will be provided where required. Due to the nature of the work, candidates should meet the relevant residency requirements. If applicable, reserved post nationality restrictions will be confirmed by the client. Damia is committed to inclusive recruitment and welcomes applicants from all backgrounds.

Due to the secure nature of the position and working environment, you must have, or be eligible to obtain Security Clearance

More details relating to UK Security Clearance can be found here:

United Kingdom Security Vetting: clearance levels - GOV.UK

List of national security vetting clearance levels with guidance on who requires clearance and what checks are completed.

Infrastructure Engineer - VMWare Specialist - SC Cleared - Cambridgeshire - £500 - £625 per day

Damia Group Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept our Data Protection Policy which can be found on our website.

Please note that no terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate on the grounds of a person’s gender, marital status, race, religion, colour, age, disability or sexual orientation. Every candidate will be assessed only in accordance with their merits, qualifications and ability to perform the duties of the job.

Should the role require the successful candidate to undergo and be eligible for UK Security Vetting. Clearance sponsorship will be provided where required. Due to the nature of the work, candidates should meet the relevant residency requirements. If applicable, Reserved Post nationality restrictions will be confirmed by the client. Damia is committed to inclusive recruitment and welcomes applicants from all backgrounds.

Damia Group is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy and in accordance to Conduct Regulations 2003.

Pilgrim’s Europe , Linton, are seeking to recruit an experienced Engineering Manager . Within this role you will manage all aspects of the engineering function to ensuring all aspects of operations are operating effectively and efficiently to maintain optimum efficiency.

Within this role you will :

• Oversee and coordinate planned preventative maintenance
• Support the team with breakdowns if required
• Actively seek improvement opportunities and implement those improvements where possible to further develop the efficiency and productivity of the business.
• Budget and contractor management
• Ensure continuous development of the team
• The job holder will be expected to lead by example their team advocacy and support of all elements of the Pilgrim’s Quality and Food Safety Contract. This will involve active participation in, and promotion of Q&FS cultural improvement programmes and day to day support of the Q&FS agenda through the provision of suitable and sufficient levels of resource.
• The job holder is responsible for actively encouraging all staff to immediately report any quality or food safety issues, assign reward for doing so (using the STAR Award process) and must be seen to take visible action and give feedback to the reportee on actions taken to address the raised issue.
• The job holder will be required to support the site food safety and quality management systems through active engagement in the site HACCP & TACCP teams, internal and external audit programmes and the proactive use of the QUOR system. The site will be maintained as “audit ready” at all times and the job holder is responsible for conducting regular shop floor spot checks on quality and food safety standards in all areas.
• The job holder shall attend the necessary OPEX tier meetings and send a deputy in their place when they cannot attend. They shall be involved in achieving the clauses in the departmental pillar books and the management pillar books. They shall be proactive in supporting the site’s OPEX plans and actions. They shall be part of the site ‘hot houses’ as required.

For more information please apply .

Location: Cambridge
Salary: 60-70K
Employment Type: Full time
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced Linux Systems Administrator with a strong networking background to join our technical team. The ideal candidate will have in-depth experience managing Ubuntu and Debian-based Linux systems, along with a solid understanding of IPv4 and IPv6 networking in production environments.
You will be responsible for maintaining reliable, secure, and scalable Linux infrastructure while working closely with network and cloud teams to support business-critical services.

Key Responsibilities

• Administer, maintain, and troubleshoot Ubuntu and Debian Linux systems
• Configure and manage network services.
• Diagnose and resolve system and network performance issues
• Implement and maintain security best practices (firewalls, access controls, patching)
• Monitor system health, availability, and capacity
• Automate routine tasks using scripting (e.g. Bash, Python)
• Document system configurations, procedures, and changes
• Collaborate with internal teams to support infrastructure projects and upgrades

Required Skills & Experience

• Proven experience as a Linux Systems Administrator
• Strong hands-on experience with Ubuntu and Debian
• Solid understanding of TCP/IP networking, including IPv4 and IPv6
• Experience with DNS, DHCP, routing, and firewall configuration
• Strong troubleshooting skills across system and network layers
• Familiarity with monitoring and logging tools
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Desirable Skills

• Experience with virtualization or container technologies (e.g. KVM, Docker)

• Knowledge of configuration management tools (Ansible, Puppet, or similar)

• Exposure to cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP)

• Basic Scripting

• Familiarity with Cisco Meraki and Catalyst networking equipment

• Understanding of high-availability and disaster recovery concepts