Firewall Engineer - Palo Alto

• Permanent full time role with large financial services company

• Salary circa £75,000 plus bonus and benefits

• Hybrid working (3 days in the office)

• Palo Alto background is essential

We’re looking for an experienced Engineer to help design, manage, and improve a large enterprise firewall environment. This role will focus on hands-on support and projects across on-prem and cloud platforms.

Responsibilities will include:

• Designing and deliver enterprise-scale firewall solutions
• Lead security and network modernisation projects
• Research and introduce new security technologies
• Provide Tier 3 support for complex issues
• Document designs and share knowledge
• Mentor and support other engineers

To be considered suitable you will need the following skills/experience:

• Strong background with Palo Alto firewalls (Panorama, NGFW, Prisma Access)
• Strong enterprise network experience
• Palo Alto certification - PCNSE
• Good understanding of network security

SecOps Engineer - Central London (hybrid working)

Up to £75,000 PA

Well-established and highly profitable construction engineering business is seeking an experienced SecOps Engineer to join them on a permanent basis. This is a critical leadership role within an organisation undergoing significant digital transformation, with ambitious growth and acquisition plans driving demand for scalable, standardised and efficient business applications.

This role is ideal for a proactive security professional with strong technical expertise across application, network and infrastructure security. You will play a key part in implementing security controls, mitigating risk and contributing to the continuous improvement of the company’s overall security posture.

Responsibilities:

• Monitor security tools including SIEM (QRadar) and respond to threat detection alerts
• Triage, analyse and prioritise security (via ServiceNow)
• Investigate root causes of security issues and design effective remediation solutions
• Oversee Patch Management
• Conduct vulnerability scans with Qualys, analyse results and prioritise remediation
• Document SecOps processes and create knowledge base articles in line with best practices
• Automate security tasks and toolchains using scripting (PowerShell, Batch, etc.)
• Collaborate with external SOC teams
• Prepare post-incident reports and root cause analyses
• Manage end-user device (EUD) security via MS Intune, Sophos and NinjaOne
• Schedule and assess vulnerability scans on critical infrastructure
• Maintain patching compliance for OS, Microsoft Office and third-party applications
• Support infrastructure teams to deploy systems, enhance security policies and manage security-driven changes
• Produce weekly security operations reports
• Manage Cisco Umbrella web filtering and SSL inspection policies

Requirements:

• Previous hands-on experience in SecOps or Incident Response
• Recognised Security certifications such as Security+, CEH, or Microsoft security certifications
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Windows OS security and hardening
• Working PowerShell scripting ability for automation tasks
• Solid understanding of cloud-native security across M365, Azure and AWS
• Experience with enterprise IT infrastructure

Any experience with the following will be highly favoured:

• Strong experience with Qualys
• Exposure to Varonis
• Network security knowledge or relevant certifications (TCP/IP, VPNs, routing, segmentation)
• Experience working with ServiceNow

Initially 4 days per week onsite, dropping to 3 once passed probation (this is not negotiable).

Location: London (Hybrid)

Salary: £55,000 – £65,000 + Bonus + Excellent Benefits

My client, a highly respected and internationally recognised organisation, is looking to add a Microsoft 365 & Security Administrator to their team. This is a great opportunity to join a well-established business with a strong global presence and an excellent reputation for delivering high-quality services.

They offer a supportive environment with a real focus on employee wellbeing, development, and long-term progression. In this Microsoft 365 & Security Administrator position, the package includes flexible working, a bonus, enhanced pension, and private medical, alongside a culture where people genuinely enjoy working and tend to stay long-term. With a high staff retention rate and a culture where employees are proud to represent the brand, this is an environment where you can build a long-term career.

As a Microsoft 365 & Security Administrator, this role is ideal for someone with strong Microsoft 365 and security experience who enjoys building secure, scalable environments and taking ownership of key infrastructure. You’ll be forward-thinking, automation-focused, and passionate about modern cloud and security best practices.

Role:

• Design and implement secure, scalable Microsoft 365 environments.
• Manage identity and access within Microsoft Entra ID.
• Configure and manage endpoint security via Microsoft Intune.
• Implement secure-by-design baselines across the M365 estate.
• Further responsibilities available on request….

This is a high-impact role offering real ownership, a chance to be a Senior member within the team and have exposure to modern cloud technologies, as well as ongoing training and certifications.

Technical Experience:

The ideal candidate will have strong, hands-on experience across the below and more:

• Microsoft 365 / Office 365.
• Entra ID (Azure AD).
• Intune (Endpoint Management).
• Azure / Cloud Governance.
• Security frameworks (Zero Trust, Secure-by-Design).
• Infrastructure as Code (e.g. Terraform).

Please note: This role does not offer visa sponsorship.

Key Words: Microsoft 365, Office 365, Azure, Entra ID, Intune, Cloud Security, Infrastructure, Zero Trust, Terraform, SharePoint, Endpoint Management, Cybersecurity, Microsoft Defender

Based in City of London. Salary £50-£55K PA Reports to Account Manager Direct reports - 8 Engineers, mix of continental shift 4 on 4 off days. Working within a High performing team in one of London’s most prestigious towers the Engineering Manager is responsible for the safe, efficient, and compliant operation of all engineering services within a multi tenanted corporate building. This role leads a team of 8 engineers and oversees the delivery of planned maintenance and reactive works , ensuring high standards of service delivery and client satisfaction in line with the expectation of a high-profile building. Key Responsibilities Team Leadership & Management \* Line manage, lead, and develop a team of 8 engineers, ensuring effective coverage across all shifts. \* Conduct beginning, mid-year and year end performance reviews, appraisals, and training plans. \* Promote a strong safety culture and ensure compliance with all health & safety regulations. \* Manage staffing levels, shift rotas, and absence/holiday planning. \* Act as the primary escalation point for engineering issues. Operations & Maintenance \* Oversee all planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive maintenance activities ensuring a KPI of over 95% is upheld. \* Ensure all statutory compliance requirements are met (e.g., HVAC, electrical, water hygiene). \* Monitor system performance and implement improvements to optimise efficiency and reliability. \* Ensure accurate and timely completion of maintenance records and documentation. Small Works \* Manage and deliver small works from scope through to completion. \* Prepare cost estimates, proposals, and timelines for minor engineering works. \* Coordinate subcontractors and ensure works are completed to required standards. \* Ensure minimal disruption to building occupants during work delivery. Client & Stakeholder Management \* support the Account managers as main engineering point of contact for the client. \* Provide regular updates on performance, issues, and ongoing works. \* Build strong working relationships with internal and external stakeholders. \* Attend client meetings and contribute to service improvement plans. Compliance & Risk Management \* Ensure all engineering activities comply with statutory regulations and company policies. \* Maintain up-to-date risk assessments and method statements (RAMS). \* Lead audits and inspections, addressing any non-conformances promptly. \* Manage permit-to-work systems and ensure safe systems of work are followed. Financial & Commercial Control \* Assist the Account managers with engineering budgets, including labour, materials, and subcontractors ensuring works are completed within budget and achieve correct margins. \* Identify cost-saving opportunities without compromising service quality. Qualifications & Experience \* Recognised engineering qualification (e.g., HNC/HND/Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Building Services Engineering NVQ Level 3 or City & Guilds equivalent). \* Proven experience in a Facilities Management environment, ideally within a corporate/commercial setting. \* Previous experience managing engineering teams in a shift-based environment. \* Strong knowledge of building systems (HVAC, electrical, BMS, etc.). \* Experience managing small works or minor projects. \* Good understanding of statutory compliance and health & safety regulations. Skills & Competencies \* Strong leadership and people management skills. \* Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement abilities. \* Organised with strong planning and prioritisation skills. \* Commercial awareness and budget management capability. \* Problem-solving mindset with a proactive approach. \* Competent in CAFM systems and Microsoft Office. Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) \* Compliance adherence (statutory and internal). \* PPM completion rates. \* Reactive response and resolution times. \* Client satisfaction scores. \* Budget performance. \* Team performance and engagement. Working Hours \* Monday to Friday, 8am – 5pm with flexibility required to support shift operations and respond to emergencies. \* Compulsory attendance of the annual black building test typically over the May bank holiday (3 days) Additional Requirements \* Proactive can-do attitude with the ability to carry out engineering works “on the tools” where required \* Commitment to continuous professional development. \* Flexibility to attend other sites within London and the Southeast as and when required to mee the needs of the business

Xpertex

Xpertex, part of the larger Exponential-e Group, are an information and data cyber security company that have been providing high-security services and solutions to the public and private sector since 2006. With over 15 years’ experience Xpertex is a leader in cyber security, solving complex security problems across Government, Industry and Commerce. Through our experience, knowledge and expertise we have developed trusted relationships with high profile clients; giving them the best solutions that deliver high security Networks, enhanced Cyber Security and quality Information Assurance.

People are the cornerstone of everything we do and Xpertex offers fantastic career opportunities for those motivated to become experts in their field. If you are a passionate individual and enjoy the challenge of a fun, fast-paced work environment connect with us today.

Job Description

Overall purpose of the job:

• The role provides direct DevOps support and business consulting to Xpertex customers, based 5 days a week on customer site. The role sits within a DevOps Managed Service team offering IT Development, IT Security, IT Operations as well as assurance to Xpertex’s customer systems.
• The post-holder will be skilled and experienced professional operating at the SFIA band specified
• The post-holder will be an active contributor to the development of the lines of service to which it relates for the reporting period

Key responsibilities for this job:

• Functional, Technical, support and optimisation of the technical systems within the Managed Service
• Technical Consultancy on multiple customer engagements at customer sites and remote support
• Development, Test & Release and Support of customer products
• Management of all planned outages and deployments of new services, software or capabilities – this includes upgrades, major changes and periods of special interest
• Engage with business development stakeholders to support growth in the relevant line-of-service.
• Provide subject-matter-expertise in 2nd and 3rd Line support in response to queries received by peers and colleagues or managers
• Producing project artefacts, technical designs and support documentation that is reviewed, managed and stored appropriately in line with best practice, e.g. Prince2, TOGAF, ISO, AGILE etc.
• Attendance at Daily Scrum or checkpoint meetings – including any associated documentation, managing incidents, escalations or upcoming upgrades
• Providing progress updates to relevant stakeholders including identification of risks and issues.
• Researching market approaches
• To hold active security clearance

Knowledge and experience required:

• This role will require you to hold an active high level of DV security clearance prior to starting the role
• Experience working in DevOps related engagements or related field
• Knowledge of information technology practices and products to provide objective and credible opinions and guidance
• Experience of Linux/RHEL v6x, 7x and 8x
• JavaScript, SQL, Java, Python and Unix coding
• Scripting knowledge
• AGILE
• JIRA
• Communicate with impact and empathy and adapt style to suit the situation
• OpenText Service Manager and/or ServiceNow report creation knowledge
• Ability to provide written reports to a high standard with the appropriate caveats and guidance (internal and external facing material)
• AWS infrastructure support and migration experience

Desirable knowledge and experience:

• AWS accreditation
• Knowledge of COTS products (including but not limited to; Elasticsearch, NiFi, Rabbit, Kafka, MongoDB, Hadoop, Ansible, Git and Kubernetes)
• Development of dashboards for monitoring and alerting through Grafana, Splunk, Prometheus and OpenText Om and Ops Bridge
• On prem to cloud application migration
• Full, current UK Driving license and provision of vehicle for business purposes

Our People

Our people are what makes Exponential-e Group the company it is today. This year’s employee survey highlighted that 81% of employees who took the survey, would recommend a friend to work for our organisation.

Learning and development are fundamental parts of daily life at Exponential-e. From their first day at the company, everyone is provided ample opportunities to develop their skills and broaden their horizons, with our own L&D team running a range of bespoke courses, based on the latest innovations and challenges across the digital landscape.

Exponential-e Group is committed to providing equal opportunities in employment and treating all employees with respect and dignity. The company respects and values the diversity of its staff, striving to maintain an environment where there is opportunity for everyone to feel valued, their talents to be utilised and for both personal and organisational aspirations to be met. Every employee plays a vital role in helping to create an inclusive working environment by understanding and harnessing difference in a positive way.

ICT Field Support Engineer

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We are recruiting for an ICT Field Support Engineer for a leading Construction Company to support 4,000 users across 120+ sites.

Responsibilities

• Providing 2nd line support across desktops, laptops, and mobile devices
• Carrying out site setups, hardware installations, upgrades, and repairs
• Troubleshooting hardware and software issues efficiently and effectively
• Supporting network connectivity, including WAN, VPN access, and wireless configurations
• Managing user accounts and permissions within Active Directory
• Provisioning and deploying devices using Autopilot
• Maintaining accurate IT asset records and assisting with equipment rollouts
• Creating clear technical documentation and sharing knowledge across the ICT team

Skills Needed

• Experience with site setups, hardware repairs, and hands-on troubleshooting
• Technical skills in Microsoft 365 and Windows 10/11
• Experience supporting WAN environments and configuring mobile devices
• Hands-on knowledge of Active Directory and hardware provisioning (Autopilot)
• Proactive, self-motivated, and comfortable working independently across multiple sites
• Strong communication skills with a customer-focused mindset

This is an excellent opportunity for a driven IT professional looking for a varied, field-based role where no two days are the same.

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Devonshire Hayes have partnered with a fantastic organisation to help them secure a talented Senior SQL DBA . You will be tasked with the following,

• Enterprise DBA experience (SQL Server plus exposure to other data platforms)
• Performance optimisation (workload analysis, indexing/physical design, capacity planning)
• Azure managed relational experience (e.g., Azure SQL MI/DB): migration, operations, and tooling
• Distributed NoSQL experience (e.g., Cosmos DB/MongoDB/DynamoDB): data modelling and operational tuning
• Modern analytics/lakehouse concepts (e.g., Fabric/Synapse/Databricks), pipelines, and semantic models
• Backup/restore, high availability, and disaster recovery (design, testing, and execution)
• SQL replication experience (including migration to AVG)
• Monitoring, diagnostics, and incident management (Azure Monitor, Log Analytics)
• Comfortable working in controlled production environments (change management, release windows, safe script execution) and participating in on-call support.
• Automation and CI/CD for data/database changes (PowerShell/Python; IaC where applicable)
• Database security (access control, encryption, compliance/audit).

You will be required to work in the office 1 day per week and this role will involve on call rota, once in every 2-3 weeks.

We’re looking for a hands-on, experienced DevOps Engineer to support, develop and manage my financial services client’s DevOps pipelines and release processes across a growing Azure environment. This is a key role focused on improving build, release, and deployment processes - eliminating manual steps, enhancing security, and increasing reliability across the software delivery lifecycle.

The Role

As a senior-level DevOps Engineer, you will work closely with a DevOps Architect, with the following key responsibilities:

• Designing, implementing, and maintaining Azure DevOps YAML pipelines for application and infrastructure deployments
• Identifying operational efficiency improvement opportunities with pipelines and deployment processes
• Identifying and eliminating security vulnerabilities with strategic solutions that increase data security and implement best practice
• Ensuring the protection of the business environments through release and deployment management
• Building on the current release management process through the continued establishment of CI/CD pipelines
• Managing infrastructure as code with Terraform

Benefits

• Predominantly remote working - you’ll be required onsite in the Reading office a couple of times a month
• Opportunities for certification and continued learning
• 25 days’ holiday, with the ability to purchase more
• Private health insurance
• Life Assurance

What’s required to be successful in this DevOps Engineer role?

• A proactive mindset with a passion for automation
• A solid understanding of DevOps best practices and cloud security
• Strong Azure cloud and CI/CD experience, with a particular focus on Azure DevOps (YAML pipelines, environments variable groups), Azure Key Vault, Azure API Management and Azure Managed Identity
• Terraform (IaC)
• Ansible experience would be preferred
• Any Salesforce integration experience would be highly beneficial

So What’s Next?

If If you’re an experienced DevOps Engineer who enjoys improving systems, driving automation, and building reliable cloud platforms, we’d love to hear from you!

DevOps Engineer, Azure, Terraform, Ansible

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WS DevOps Engineer | Remote

We’re hiring an experienced AWS DevOps Engineer to join a major digital programme with a leading global technology consultancy. Fully remote, competitive day rate.

The Role

A senior, hands-on DevOps position with real influence over architecture, process improvement, and team development within a large-scale AWS environment. You’ll be working as part of an Agile team on a high-profile UK government digital initiative.

What you’ll be doing:

• Designing and maintaining CI/CD pipelines and DevOps toolchains
• Driving process optimisation and leading implementation of improvements
• Embedding security controls into solution design from the outset
• Managing availability, capacity, and performance across the environment
• Mentoring and guiding team members
• Reporting on KPIs and progress to management and customers
• Using Confluence and Jira for documentation and story management

What we’re looking for:

• Strong hands-on AWS experience in a DevOps engineering role
• Proven CI/CD tooling experience
• Solid information security knowledge with secure-by-default design capability
• Agile environment experience
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to mentor others and lead process improvement

Security & Eligibility Requirements

Due to the nature of this programme, the following are mandatory and non-negotiable:

• Currently valid, fully transferrable SC clearance is required — candidates without active SC clearance will not be considered
• Sole British nationals only — dual nationals cannot be considered for this role
• Candidates must have been continuously resident in the UK for the past 5 years

The Details

• Location: Remote (UK-based)

Senior IT Technician - MSPHertford | 3 Days Onsite, 2 WFH£32,500-£37,500 DOE + Benefits

A close-knit and growing MSP based in Hertford is looking for a technically strong and client-focused Senior IT Technician to join their team. With a brand-new, state-of-the-art office and a collaborative culture, this is a great opportunity for someone with solid 2nd/3rd line experience who enjoys variety, autonomy, and hands-on technical work.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Deliver 2nd/3rd line support across client systems-remotely and onsite.
• Administer and troubleshoot Windows Server, Active Directory, and Microsoft 365.
• Configure and manage virtualised environments (Hyper-V, VMware).
• Perform server patching, system updates, and software rollouts.
• Support LAN/WAN setups, VPNs, and network infrastructure.
• Maintain IT security, backups, and disaster recovery solutions.
• Assist with infrastructure upgrades and new tech implementations.
• Maintain accurate technical documentation and asset records.
• Provide guidance on cybersecurity and IT best practices.

What You’ll Bring:

• Proven experience in a 2nd/3rd line support role within an MSP.
• Strong knowledge of Windows Server, Microsoft 365, and virtualisation platforms.
• Solid understanding of networking (TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, VPN).
• Familiarity with backup solutions, RMM tools, and IT security practices.
• Excellent troubleshooting and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.
• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle.
• Relevant certifications (e.g. CompTIA, Microsoft, Azure Fundamentals) are a plus.

What’s on Offer:

• Salary up to £37,500 (depending on experience)
• Hybrid working: 3 days in the office, 2 days from home
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays
• Healthcare scheme membership
• Pension scheme
• Ongoing training and certification support
• A friendly, supportive team in a modern office environment

If you’re ready to take the next step in your IT career with a people-first MSP that values technical excellence and team culture, we’d love to hear from you.

Interested? Don’t worry if your current CV isn’t up to date - please reach out to gianluca (at) circle recruitment (dot) com for a confidential chat.

Key words: Windows Server, Microsoft, Office 365, Azure, IT Support, It infrastructure, service desk, MSP, IT Managed Services, Hertford, Hertfordshire, Welwyn garden city, luton, stevenage, enfield, barnet

Circle Recruitment is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy. Earn yourself a referral bonus if you refer somebody else who fills the role! We also offer an iPad if you refer a new client to us and we recruit for them. Follow us on Facebook - Circle Recruitment , Twitter - @Circle_Rec and LinkedIn - Circle Recruitment.

Keywords - IT Support, Support Engineer, Helpdesk Support, Cloud Support, 2 Line Support London | Circa £40k | Office-based (with occasional travel) This is a hands-on role within a small, technically focused MSP where you'll have real involvement in how things are run not just picking up tickets, but improving systems, supporting clients, and helping keep everything moving behind the scenes. You'll be working closely with the Managing Director and a team of experienced engineers, supporting a range of client environments across cloud, infrastructure, and security. It's a varied position with a mix of technical delivery, customer interaction, and internal coordination. The role Day to day, you'll be supporting and developing client cloud environments, with a strong focus on the Microsoft stack. That might mean improving deployments through scripting, keeping infrastructure and security information accurate, or rolling out updates across firewalls and network devices. You'll also act as a reliable escalation point for more technical issues particularly around networking and firewalls while working closely with the support team to make sure service quality stays high. Alongside the technical side, there's an element of coordination. You'll help keep things organised across the engineering team, making sure people have what they need, tracking changes in services or pricing, and supporting the general day-to-day running of a busy MSP environment. Client interaction is a key part of the role as well. You'll build relationships over time, understand how different businesses operate, and help ensure the service being delivered actually meets their needs. What they're looking for They're open on background, but you'll need a solid foundation across infrastructure and cloud, and be comfortable working independently. Experience with firewalls (FortiGate would be ideal), Windows environments, and Microsoft 365 (including Conditional Access and SharePoint) is important. Any exposure to MDM or Power BI would be useful, but not essential. More than anything, they're looking for someone who takes ownership someone who can manage their own workload, communicate clearly, and work with others to get things done without needing constant direction. Previous MSP or helpdesk experience would definitely help, given the pace and variety of the work. Why it's worth a look You'll get exposure to a wide range of technologies and client environments, which keeps things interesting and gives you the chance to keep building your skillset. Because of the size of the team, you'll also have more visibility and influence than you would in a larger organisation. If you improve something, you'll actually see the impact. There's also a clear opportunity to grow with the business over time as it continues to evolve. The package is flexible too, with options to tailor elements of your salary towards things like childcare or medical cover. For further details and to apply, please get in touch with jon.brass @ Circlerecruitment .com Cloud Support Engineer & Team Coordinator - IT Support, Support Engineer, Helpdesk Support, Cloud Support, 2 Line Support *Circle Recruitment is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy. Earn yourself a referral bonus if you refer somebody else who fills the role! We also offer an iPad if you refer a new client to us and we recruit for them.* Follow us on Facebook - Circle Recruitment , Twitter - @Circle\_Rec and LinkedIn - Circle Recruitment.

Location: London, Watford or Bristol (Hybrid working options available)

We’re seeking a Lead Azure Platform Engineer to play a key role in designing, building and running our Azure platform services. This is a hands-on technical leadership role, combining deep engineering expertise with mentoring, standards-setting and influence across teams.

You’ll work as part of our Platform Engineering capability, enabling delivery teams through secure, scalable and well-architected Azure platforms, while helping drive modern DevOps, automation and reliability practices.

What You’ll Do

• Design, build and evolve Azure platform services used across delivery teams.
• Lead the implementation of secure, scalable and resilient Azure environments.
• Be hands-on with development work: writing code, reviewing pull requests and deploying to production.
• Act as a technical authority within the platform and delivery ecosystem.
• Own and evolve Infrastructure-as-Code using Terraform and/or Bicep.
• Drive automation that removes toil, improves reliability and accelerates delivery.
• Leverage GitHub Copilot and AI-assisted tooling to increase productivity and quality.
• Champion consistent patterns for networking, identity, security and landing zones.
• Lead the development of CI/CD pipelines and automated infrastructure delivery.
• Promote strong observability, monitoring and alerting practices.
• Take part in incident response, root cause analysis and platform stability improvements.
• Balance build-and-run responsibilities with a focus on long-term platform health.
• Set and maintain engineering standards, guardrails and best practices.
• Mentor engineers through pairing, code reviews and knowledge-sharing sessions.
• Proactively identify technical debt and lead initiatives to address it.
• Influence tooling, ways of working and adoption of new technologies across teams.

Who You Are

Essential Experience & Skills

• Strong experience as a cloud, platform or DevOps engineer.
• Deep knowledge of Microsoft Azure and core platform services.
• Proven experience delivering Infrastructure-as-Code (Terraform and/or Bicep).
• Strong scripting skills (PowerShell, Bash and/or Python).
• Experience building or operating CI/CD pipelines.
• Excellent communication skills and a collaborative mindset.
• An AI first mindset focused on skills development for SRE

Desirable Experience

• Azure networking and security architecture experience.
• Container platforms (Docker, AKS).
• Cloud governance, cost management (FinOps) or security practices.
• Azure DevOps and/or GitHub enterprise environments.
• Cross-plane experience

£500 per day - 6 month contract

About the job

We’re currently looking for a Senior Cyber Security Engineer (Contract) to join a forward-thinking local authority cyber team.

This is a fantastic opportunity to play a key role in shaping and optimising a newly outsourced SOC partnership with NCC Group, leveraging Splunk and CrowdStrike to strengthen security operations.

Contract: 6 months

Start: ASAP

Location: Local Authority (LBH)

What you’ll be doing:

• Leading CrowdStrike Falcon deployment, configuration, and optimisation
• Enhancing Splunk SIEM dashboards, alerts, and threat detection capabilities
• Acting as a senior escalation point for incident response
• Driving SOAR automation to improve response times
• Conducting proactive threat hunting
• Upskilling internal teams across CrowdStrike, Splunk, and security analysis

What we’re looking for:

• 5+ years in Cyber Security Engineering or SOC (Tier 3 level)
• Strong hands-on experience with CrowdStrike (Falcon)
• Advanced Splunk (SPL + Enterprise Security) expertise
• Solid understanding of networks, cloud (AWS/Azure), and MITRE ATT&CK
• Bonus: Vulnerability Assessment and Pen Testing experience
• MUST HAVE LOCAL GOVERNMENT EXPERIENCE

Certifications (desirable):

• Splunk Certified Cybersecurity Defense Engineer (highly preferred)
• CrowdStrike certifications (CCFA, CCFR, CCSE)
• CISSP, GCIH, or similar

If you’re a senior engineer who enjoys working at the intersection of SOC optimisation, threat detection, and automation, this role offers real impact from day one.

Our client, a growing, technically driven MSP that’s investing heavily in automation and next generation technology require a Senior 3rd Line Engineer. This is a pivotal role within the company and will require someone who can provide solutions for complex 3 rd line issues whilst mentoring other team members within the support team.

The role is offered with a hybrid working pattern and is based at the company’s offices which are easily accessible for the Barnet/Watford areas.

Key responsibilities

• Act as the top-tier escalation point for complex incidents
• Lead the rollout + optimisation of NinjaOne RMM (automation, alerting, remediation scripting)
• Own M365, Intune, Conditional Access, hybrid Exchange, and Azure AD/Entra
• Mentor engineers in diagnostic methodology
• Work closely with technical leadership—no non-technical managers blocking decisions

Role requirements:

• Must have 3 rd line experience within an MSP
• Expert M365 (CA, Intune, hybrid Exchange, ATP)
• Strong troubleshooting methodology
• Confident communicator at all levels
• Full Microsoft Certificates desirable
• NinjaOne/Datto RMM config
• Azure infrastructure
• Firewalls (Fortinet, SonicWall, Draytek)
• Solid PowerShell skills

The role is offered with a salary of between £55,000 - £65,000 + £3k annual certificate budget plus competitive benefits.

Our client, a growing, technically driven MSP that’s investing heavily in automation and next generation technology require a 2 nd Line Engineer to join their expanding team. This is an exciting opportunity to join an MSP with ambitious plans and a pro-active solution driven approach.The role is offered with a hybrid working pattern and is based at the company’s offices which are easily accessible for the Barnet/Watford areas.

The 2nd Line engineer will work as part of a team to support a diverse range of clients, collaborating closely with the 1st line support team to resolve incidents quickly and escalate to the 3rd line engineering team when required.

You will carry out preventive and investigative tasks aimed at improving system performance and preventing recurring issues, including root-cause analysis and uptime optimization. The role also involves handling advanced monitoring alerts, deploying security updates, conducting routine system maintenance, and performing system upgrades in line with customer requirements.

Role requirements:

• Previous 2nd line support experience - preferably within an MSP.
• Strong proficiency in Windows operating systems (Windows 7, 8, and 10
• Knowledge of DNS, DHCP, TCP/IP, LAN, Routing, VPN, and WAN networking principles.
• Experience with Windows Server administration, including GPO, Active Directory, File Servers, and other server roles.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365 and email services including Exchange, Exchange Online, Mimecast, and Gmail.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Azure administration, SharePoint Online, Teams configuration, and Jamf.
• Experience with Intune, including Device Management, Conditional Access Policies, and Autopilot.
• Security practices, including firewalls and Windows security for servers and workstations.
• Experience working with hosted telephony systems.

The role is offered with a salary of between £35,000 to £38,000 plus competitive benefits.

Business Continuity/DR & Operational Resilience Manager (Hybrid | Permanent | Competitive Package)Are you ready to take ownership of an organisation’s resilience across technology, operations, and critical services? This is a high-impact role at the centre of a modern, digitally-enabled business — where you’ll shape how the organisation withstands disruption, recover quickly, and stay operational when it matters most.Why This Role MattersAs businesses become increasingly dependent on cloud platforms, digital services, data, and third-party ecosystems, resilience is no longer a regulatory tick-box — it’s a strategic imperative.You will be the driving force behind strengthening resilience across the entire technology and operational landscape.What You’ll Lead

• Designing and enhancing Operational Resilience, Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery (DR) frameworks
• Technology resilience planning across infrastructure, cloud, networks, applications, and data
• Organisation-wide Business Continuity Plan ownership and governance
• Major incident and crisis response coordination
• DR and continuity testing — scenario, tabletop, live and technology-led
• Cyber-resilience integration with security and incident response teams
• Third-party and outsourced service resilience mapping
• Physical security and facilities-based resilience oversight
• Executive-level reporting and stakeholder engagement

What You’ll Bring

• Proven experience in Operational Resilience, Business Continuity, Disaster Recovery or Technology Risk
• Strong awareness of IT architecture, cloud services, infrastructure, and tech-led recovery processes
• Confidence leading incident response and crisis coordination
• Experience with resilience exercises, DR walkthroughs, failover testing, and scenario simulations
• Ability to work cross-functionally with Technology, Cyber Security, Operations, Facilities and senior leadership
• Excellent communication and influencing skills (working with CIO, COO etc)
• A proactive mindset, able to spot vulnerabilities and drive resilience improvements

What’s on Offer

• A visible, business-critical position with C level sponsorship
• Freedom to shape and mature the resilience strategy
• A collaborative environment with strong investment into digital and operational evolution
• Opportunities to influence culture, ways of working and executive-level decision-making

If you want to have genuine impact, drive organisational resilience forward, and work at the intersection of technology and operational leadership — this is the role for you.Apply now for immediate consideration!!!

About the role

A market leading public safety client of ours who provides bespoke solutions to a variety of emergency services customers across the UK is currently in the market for a Customer Service Engineer. As a Customer Service Engineer, your role is all about providing exceptional second line technical support to a number of their UK based customers. You are responsible for the technical implementation and maintenance of their Control Room Solutions and will use a broad range of systems and technologies across multiple domains and technologies to do this. You will report to the Lead Customer Service Engineer and work with both the Service Engineering team in the UK and the wider Service Engineering teams across Europe.

Your Main Responsibilities

• Communicating with & responding to customers about technical service incidents, events and requests.
• Analysing and diagnosing errors and faults
• Proactively drive incidents through to resolution
• Collaborate with the engineering teams, in the UK and wider global organisation to manage new services into live, decommission service and defect management
• Technically delivery of change requests into live services
• Collaborating with Product Management team on continuous product improvement based on customer feedback
• Site acceptance testing

Your Experience

• Ideally have knowledge of public safety technologies
• First and/or second line support in an enterprise / Cloud-based environment
• Incident management and problem resolution experience
• Microsoft operating platforms, including Microsoft cloud-based services (Azure)
• Microsoft SQL Server deployment and management ideally
• WAN/LAN hardware, configuration and management
• Microsoft MTA or MCSA, Juniper, Cisco & Dell qualified ideally
• Azure fundamentals (AZ900) Security and compliance (SC900) qualified ideally
• Virtualisation (ESXI/HyperV/Virtualisation)
• Technologies: MS Server 2019/22/25, Redhat Linux, AD and Group Policy Management, MS Certificate and KPI, MS SQL, Gigaspace, Java, Network config and Management, WSUS, /UXMS
• Hardware: Cisco LAN/WAN switches, Dell /Fujitsu/HP Server and user devices, Dell/Fujitsu/HP Server and SAN
• Knowledge of ITIL processes in a support environment
• Telecommunications systems experience (telephony/ Radio integration)

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.

You are encouraged to apply if you meet the below criteria but have a different job title

Introduction

A major UK organisation responsible for one of the country’s most recognised digital platforms is undergoing a large-scale technology transformation. They’re looking for a Senior Developer to help design, automate and support the infrastructure that powers critical services used by millions.

Role Overview:

• Location: Watford (Hybrid - 3 days in office a week)
• Package: Up to £80,000 p/a + benefits
• Industry: Gaming / Lottery / Digital Platforms

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Designing, deploying and managing automation and monitoring platforms that support large-scale applications and services
• Building and maintaining monitoring, alerting and observability tooling across the platform
• Creating dashboards that translate complex technical data into meaningful insights for stakeholders
• Developing automation to integrate new systems using existing frameworks
• Managing and configuring automated job scheduling and platform workflows
• Building GitHub Actions pipelines to deploy code across test and production environments
• Driving best practices around security, compliance, reliability and cost optimisation
• Supporting capacity planning and troubleshooting across complex infrastructure environments
• Working with technical leads and delivery teams to break down work into manageable tasks and stories
• Collaborating with product owners, analysts and engineers to shape and prioritise the development backlog

Main Skills Needed:

• Strong experience with AWS cloud services and infrastructure automation
• Hands-on expertise with Terraform, Ansible and containerisation (Docker)
• Strong Python development skills, including scripting and Lambda functions
• Experience building and managing CI/CD pipelines, ideally with GitHub Actions
• Monitoring and observability tooling such as AppDynamics, Grafana, InfluxDB, Graphite, Sensu or similar
• Experience working with serverless architectures (Lambda, API Gateway, DynamoDB, EventBridge)
• Solid understanding of Linux / Unix administration and troubleshooting
• Knowledge of networking fundamentals including TCP/IP, HTTP/S, APIs and encryption
• Familiarity with collaboration tools like JIRA and Confluence
• Exposure to modern development stacks such as Node.js, Java or similar
• Understanding of infrastructure services like Consul, Vault or ServiceNow ITOM is beneficial
• Strong communication, problem-solving and analytical thinking skills

What’s in It for You:

• Annual company bonus scheme
• Matched pension contributions up to 8.5%
• 26 days annual leave plus additional wellbeing days and bank holidays
• Private medical cover and life assurance
• Enhanced maternity and paternity leave
• £500 annual wellbeing allowance
• Access to nutrition advice, personal training and health assessments
• Financial coaching and wellbeing support
• Opportunity to contribute to a large-scale technology transformation with real societal impact
• A collaborative culture focused on innovation, inclusion and continuous improvement

If you’re nodding along, let’s take the next step.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

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Introduction

A major UK organisation behind one of the country’s most recognisable digital platforms is undergoing a large-scale cloud transformation. As part of this journey, they’re strengthening their security engineering capability — and are looking for a DevOps Security Engineer to help embed security into every layer of their cloud and delivery environments.

Role Overview:

• Location: Watford (Hybrid - 3 days in office a week)
• Package: Up to £95,000 p/a + benefits
• Industry: Gaming / Digital Platforms / Technology

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Monitoring, triaging and resolving vulnerabilities across cloud infrastructure, applications, containers and delivery pipelines
• Acting as a key technical link between engineering teams and cyber security functions to ensure rapid remediation of security threats
• Embedding security tools into CI/CD pipelines, including container and secret scanning
• Strengthening infrastructure security through Terraform-based infrastructure as code
• Automating security validation and policy enforcement using cloud-native tools and policy-as-code approaches
• Supporting threat modelling and secure design across engineering teams
• Managing vulnerability remediation workflows and ensuring issues are resolved within defined risk and compliance timelines
• Implementing and maintaining secure configurations across cloud services including IAM, key management, WAF, logging and monitoring
• Creating clear technical documentation, guidance and runbooks to support engineering teams
• Driving secure development practices across product and platform teams
• Helping define and enforce governance policies across cloud and DevOps environments

Main Skills Needed:

• 3–5+ years’ experience in DevOps, Platform Engineering or DevSecOps roles
• Strong development and automation skills with the ability to build security tooling
• Proven experience working with Terraform for infrastructure as code
• Hands-on cloud experience across AWS and Azure environments
• Strong understanding of cloud security principles including IAM, networking and container security
• Experience integrating security controls into CI/CD pipelines (e.g. GitHub Actions)
• Practical exposure to vulnerability management and threat remediation processes
• Experience collaborating with SOC, cyber defence or enterprise security teams
• Understanding of modern application architectures and cloud-native systems
• Ability to adapt quickly in fast-moving cloud environments

What’s in It for You:

• Company bonus scheme
• Pension contributions matched up to 8.5%
• 26 days annual leave plus additional wellbeing days
• Private medical cover
• Life assurance
• Enhanced parental leave policies
• £500 annual wellness allowance
• Access to nutritionists, personal trainers and discounted health assessments
• Financial coaching and wellbeing support
• The chance to contribute to a large-scale digital and cloud transformation programme
• A collaborative engineering culture where security is embedded from the start

Curious? Apply now — or grab five minutes with us to hear more.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

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Our Client, a leading Trading Firm, is looking for a Junior Systems Engineer to join their trading systems infrastructure team. As a Junior Systems Engineer, you will work on projects focused on their real-time, production trading environment and tackle problems that require high-throughput, ultra-low latency solutions, while developing tools that enable their trading strategies to run worldwide, 24/7.

The ideal candidate for the Junior Systems engineer has a strong passion for coding and automation, is eager to learn new skills and technologies, and has the ability to handle challenging technical issues within a dynamic, fast-paced environment. The role requires at least two years of experience working with Linux systems, programming experience, proficiency in scripting and Bash, and a collaborative mindset.

Responsibilities:

Maintains and improves Linux-based trading servers used globally
Ensures trading systems stay up, fast, and stable during live markets
Troubleshoots issues across hardware, operating systems, networking, and applications
Automates repetitive tasks to reduce manual work and errors
Helps deploy upgrades and new systems without disrupting trading
Works closely with traders, developers, and senior engineers to optimize performance

Technical skills

Strong Linux fundamentals (installing packages, managing services/users, reading logs)
Comfortable with Debian/Ubuntu
Solid understanding of TCP/IP networking and debugging connectivity issues
Bash scripting experience to automate operational tasks
Hands-on programming experience (Python, C++, or similar) with real projects to discuss
Basic experience with cloud environments (AWS or GCP is a plus)

£75000 GBP

Hybrid WORKING

Location: Central London, Greater London - United Kingdom Type: Permanent

Cloud Engineer - London - up to £75,000

A leading organisation within the defence and security space is looking for a Cloud Engineer to join its growing technology function in London. This is an opportunity to work on high-impact, secure systems supporting critical national infrastructure, using modern cloud and DevOps practices.

The Role

You’ll design, build and maintain scalable cloud infrastructure, primarily within AWS, supporting engineering teams to deliver secure and resilient applications. The role blends hands-on engineering with continuous improvement across automation, monitoring and security.

Key Responsibilities

• Build and manage cloud environments (AWS-focused)
• Implement Infrastructure as Code (Terraform / CloudFormation)
• Support CI/CD pipelines and DevOps best practices
• Ensure systems are secure, compliant and highly available
• Collaborate with engineering and architecture teams

What We’re Looking For

• Strong experience with AWS (core services like EC2, S3, IAM, VPC)
• Background in DevOps / platform engineering
• Experience with IaC tools (Terraform preferred)
• Familiarity with CI/CD (Jenkins, GitHub Actions, etc.)
• Solid understanding of security and best practices in cloud environments

Nice to Have

• Experience in regulated or secure environments
• Knowledge of containerisation (Docker / Kubernetes)
• Exposure to monitoring/logging tools

Package

• Salary up to £75,000
• Strong benefits package
• Flexible / hybrid working

Due to the nature of the work, candidates must be eligible for UK security clearance.

If you’re interested in working on meaningful projects in a highly secure, forward-thinking environment, apply now or reach out for a confidential discussion.