Job Description:

Senior DevOps Engineer.

UK. (multiple locations: Birmingham / Newcastle / London / Manchester / Leeds

£550-£600 per day Inside IR35

We are looking for Security Cleared senior DevOps Engineers to join our Government team. You’ll be working on mission-critical UK Government platforms, moving away from manual configurations and toward high-standardization blueprints and automated cloud environments.

Your Technical skillset We’re looking for a track record in end-to-end platform delivery. Ideally, your “standard stack” looks like this:

Cloud: Azure or AWS.

IaC and Automation: Terraform and Ansible.

Kubernetes experience .

CI/CD and Version Control: Proven experience with GitHub and automated pipelines.

A solid understanding of ITIL frameworks and Agile methodologies.

A strong background in networking and core infrastructure.

In addition to strong hands-on DevOps experience, you will be well versed in acting as a senior point of contact for stakeholders and teams. you will hold strong stakeholder management skills and act as senior within the team

Security Clearance Requirements Due to the sensitive nature of this work, candidates must hold current Security Check (SC) clearance.

Eligibility Note: To maintain SC status, you must have resided continuously in the UK for the last 5 years. Please be aware that some roles are restricted to Sole UK Nationals for security reasons.

This role will be hybrid/remote. You will be expected to visit the client site a couple of times per week

£550.00 - £600.00 / day

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Description

Cyber Security Engineer

Security Clearance Required - DV (‘Developed Vetting’)

Location: Huntingdon, UK (On-site 4/5 days a week)

UNLEASH YOUR POTENTIAL

At Leidos, we deliver innovative solutions through the efforts of our diverse and talented people who are dedicated to our customers’ success. We empower our teams, contribute to our communities, and operate sustainably. Everything we do is built on a commitment to do the right thing for our customers, our people, and our community. Our Mission, Vision, and Values guide the way we do business.

Are your ready for your next challenge?

We are in search for multiple Cyber Security Engineers with varying technical backgrounds - Required to work at our customer site in Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire with occasional travel to other UK sites.  In this role, you will working within a team of engineers to ensure that the customer sites maintain a strong cyber security posture.

Cyber Security Engineers are responsible for providing cybersecurity engineering services for classified and unclassified networks of computer systems.  The Cyber Security Engineers will provide operational and engineering support.

This position perform the following tasks:

• Develop creative solutions to complex technical issues and problems
• Work with the engineering teams to ensure systems remain at the required security posture against baseline requirements
• Work with the Security Monitoring engineering team to ensure logs are forward to the SIEM capability
• Work with the customer and appropriate agencies to develop new policies, design processes, and procedures, and develop technical designs
• Assess system vulnerabilities, implement risk mitigation strategies, validate secure systems, and test security products and systems to detect security weakness
• Maintain and support security enforcing functions

Core Skills

• Experience working in MOD or Home Office project environments

• Strong knowledge of network and system security, including firewalls, IDS/IPS, micro-segmentation, and host security.

  • Hands on experience with the following security products Trellix, Ivanti, ClearSwift, Yubikey

• Understanding of secure coding practices and common vulnerabilities (OWASP Top 10, SANS Top 25).

• Expertise in identity and access management (IAM), including RBAC, ABAC, JWT and Cookie based authentication.

• Incident detection and response in MOD environments.

• Security compliance and regulatory frameworks (e.g., NIST, CIS Benchmarks).

• Experience working with Kubernetes at an administrative level

Soft Skills

• Strong leadership and mentoring abilities.
• Effective communication with development, operations, and security teams.
• Ability to advocate for security best practices in a DevOps culture.

Desirable Skills

Containerization Security

• Expertise in Kubernetes security (e.g., RBAC, network policies, pod security standards, secrets management).
• Knowledge of container runtime security (e.g., container escapes, rootless containers, sandboxing).
• Image security best practices, including scanning, signing, and provenance verification.
• Secure deployment patterns using Tanzu & Kubernetes.
• Runtime security monitoring.

DevSecOps & CI/CD Security

• Secure CI/CD pipeline design with security testing using like Git and SonarQube.
• Implementation of Infrastructure as Code (IaC) security (e.g., Terraform, Ansible).
• Secrets management in CI/CD pipelines using Vault or Kubernetes Secrets.
• Security automation and policy enforcement using tools like GitHub Actions, GitLab CI and Jenkins.

Cloud & Infrastructure Security

• Strong knowledge of cloud security principles in a containerised environment.
• Kubernetes security posture management (KSPM) using tools like Trivy.
• Secure ingress/egress controls, service mesh security (e.g., Istio).
• Encryption strategies for data at rest, in transit, and in use.
• Network security best practices for Tanzu container networking (e.g., NSX, Rancher)
• Compliance monitoring and security auditing for cloud-native environments.

Automation & Scripting

• Scripting skills in Python, PowerShell for security automation.
• API security knowledge (e.g., OAuth, JWT, API gateways, rate limiting).
• Experience with Security as Code for automated policy enforcement.

Are you ready to make an impact? Begin your journey of a flourishing and meaningful career, share your CV with us today!

What we do for you:
At Leidos we are PASSIONATE about customer success, UNITED as a team and INSPIRED to make a difference. We offer meaningful and engaging careers, a collaborative culture, and support for your career goals, all while nurturing a healthy work-life balance.

• We provide an employment package that attracts, develops and retains only the best in talent. Our reward scheme includes:
• Contributory Pension Scheme
• Private Medical Insurance
• 33 days Annual Leave (including public and privilege holidays)
• Access to Flexible benefits (including life assurance, health schemes, gym memberships, annual buy and sell holidays and a cycle to work scheme)
• Flexi-TIme

Commitment to Diversity:

We welcome applications from every part of the community and are committed to a truly diverse and inclusive culture.  We foster a sense of belonging, welcoming all perspectives and contributions, and providing equal access to opportunities and resources for everyone.  If you have a disability or need any reasonable adjustments during the application and selection stages please let us know, and we will respond in a way that best fits your needs.

Who We Are:

Leidos UK & EUROPE – we work to make the world safer, healthier, and more efficient through technology, engineering and science.

Leidos is a growing company delivering innovative technology and solutions focused on safeguarding critical capabilities and transformation in frontline services, our work in the United Kingdom includes addressing some of the most complex problems in defence, healthcare, government, safety and security, and transportation.

What Makes Us Different:

Purpose: you can use your passion and abilities at Leidos to keep the people you care about safe. We are at the forefront of machine learning, AI, cyber security and solutions. Using your skills in the technology frontline by helping to build a safer world.  You can inspire change.

Collaboration: having flexibility to do your job is one of our core benefits, enabling you to become part of our extraordinary team.  We have been empowering our people to work flexibly for years.  Whether you work from home, the office or on customer sites, we will give you the digital tools and the flexibility to work smarter and align your needs and ours.

People: Leidos empowers people from every background to be themselves and gives you the tools to learn new skills by enabling growth whilst developing. We believe that extraordinary people need opportunities to grow, to be inspired and to inspire others. At Leidos, we invest in technical academies, career rotations and a career development plans that enhance your future.

If you’re looking for comfort, keep scrolling. At Leidos, we outthink, outbuild, and outpace the status quo — because the mission demands it. We’re not hiring followers. We’re recruiting the ones who disrupt, provoke, and refuse to fail. Step 10 is ancient history. We’re already at step 30 — and moving faster than anyone else dares.

If you’re looking for comfort, keep scrolling. At Leidos, we outthink, outbuild, and outpace the status quo — because the mission demands it. We’re not hiring followers. We’re recruiting the ones who disrupt, provoke, and refuse to fail. Step 10 is ancient history. We’re already at step 30 — and moving faster than anyone else dares.

Original Posting:

For U.S. Positions: While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.

Pay Range:

£47,600.00-£61,000.00

The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.

About Leidos

Leidos is an industry and technology leader serving government and commercial customers with smarter, more efficient digital and mission innovations. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, with 47,000 global employees, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $16.7 billion for the fiscal year ended January 3, 2025. For more information, visit www.Leidos.com.

Pay and Benefits

Pay and benefits are fundamental to any career decision. That’s why we craft compensation packages that reflect the importance of the work we do for our customers. Employment benefits include competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave and Retirement. More details are available at www.leidos.com/careers/pay-benefits.

Securing Your Data

Beware of fake employment opportunities using Leidos’ name. Leidos will never ask you to provide payment-related information during any part of the employment application process (i.e., ask you for money), nor will Leidos ever advance money as part of the hiring process (i.e., send you a check or money order before doing any work). Further, Leidos will only communicate with you through emails that are generated by the Leidos.com automated system – never from free commercial services (e.g., Gmail, Yahoo, Hotmail) or via WhatsApp, Telegram, etc. If you received an email purporting to be from Leidos that asks for payment-related information or any other personal information (e.g., about you or your previous employer), and you are concerned about its legitimacy, please make us aware immediately by emailing us at LeidosCareersFraud@leidos.com.

If you believe you are the victim of a scam, contact your local law enforcement and report the incident to the U.S. Federal Trade Commission.

Commitment to Non-Discrimination

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Leidos will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws.

Description

Cyber Security Engineer

Security Clearance Required - DV (‘Developed Vetting’)

Location: Huntingdon, UK (On-site 4/5 days a week)

UNLEASH YOUR POTENTIAL

At Leidos, we deliver innovative solutions through the efforts of our diverse and talented people who are dedicated to our customers’ success. We empower our teams, contribute to our communities, and operate sustainably. Everything we do is built on a commitment to do the right thing for our customers, our people, and our community. Our Mission, Vision, and Values guide the way we do business.

Are your ready for your next challenge?

We are in search for multiple Cyber Security Engineers with varying technical backgrounds - Required to work at our customer site in Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire with occasional travel to other UK sites.  In this role, you will working within a team of engineers to ensure that the customer sites maintain a strong cyber security posture.

Cyber Security Engineers are responsible for providing cybersecurity engineering services for classified and unclassified networks of computer systems.  The Cyber Security Engineers will provide operational and engineering support.

This position perform the following tasks:

• Develop creative solutions to complex technical issues and problems
• Work with the engineering teams to ensure systems remain at the required security posture against baseline requirements
• Work with the Security Monitoring engineering team to ensure logs are forward to the SIEM capability
• Work with the customer and appropriate agencies to develop new policies, design processes, and procedures, and develop technical designs
• Assess system vulnerabilities, implement risk mitigation strategies, validate secure systems, and test security products and systems to detect security weakness
• Maintain and support security enforcing functions

Core Skills

• Experience working in MOD or Home Office project environments

• Strong knowledge of network and system security, including firewalls, IDS/IPS, micro-segmentation, and host security.

  • Hands on experience with the following security products Trellix, Ivanti, ClearSwift, Yubikey

• Understanding of secure coding practices and common vulnerabilities (OWASP Top 10, SANS Top 25).

• Expertise in identity and access management (IAM), including RBAC, ABAC, JWT and Cookie based authentication.

• Incident detection and response in MOD environments.

• Security compliance and regulatory frameworks (e.g., NIST, CIS Benchmarks).

• Experience working with Kubernetes at an administrative level

Soft Skills

• Strong leadership and mentoring abilities.
• Effective communication with development, operations, and security teams.
• Ability to advocate for security best practices in a DevOps culture.

Desirable Skills

Containerization Security

• Expertise in Kubernetes security (e.g., RBAC, network policies, pod security standards, secrets management).
• Knowledge of container runtime security (e.g., container escapes, rootless containers, sandboxing).
• Image security best practices, including scanning, signing, and provenance verification.
• Secure deployment patterns using Tanzu & Kubernetes.
• Runtime security monitoring.

DevSecOps & CI/CD Security

• Secure CI/CD pipeline design with security testing using like Git and SonarQube.
• Implementation of Infrastructure as Code (IaC) security (e.g., Terraform, Ansible).
• Secrets management in CI/CD pipelines using Vault or Kubernetes Secrets.
• Security automation and policy enforcement using tools like GitHub Actions, GitLab CI and Jenkins.

Cloud & Infrastructure Security

• Strong knowledge of cloud security principles in a containerised environment.
• Kubernetes security posture management (KSPM) using tools like Trivy.
• Secure ingress/egress controls, service mesh security (e.g., Istio).
• Encryption strategies for data at rest, in transit, and in use.
• Network security best practices for Tanzu container networking (e.g., NSX, Rancher)
• Compliance monitoring and security auditing for cloud-native environments.

Automation & Scripting

• Scripting skills in Python, PowerShell for security automation.
• API security knowledge (e.g., OAuth, JWT, API gateways, rate limiting).
• Experience with Security as Code for automated policy enforcement.

Are you ready to make an impact? Begin your journey of a flourishing and meaningful career, share your CV with us today!

What we do for you:
At Leidos we are PASSIONATE about customer success, UNITED as a team and INSPIRED to make a difference. We offer meaningful and engaging careers, a collaborative culture, and support for your career goals, all while nurturing a healthy work-life balance.

• We provide an employment package that attracts, develops and retains only the best in talent. Our reward scheme includes:
• Contributory Pension Scheme
• Private Medical Insurance
• 33 days Annual Leave (including public and privilege holidays)
• Access to Flexible benefits (including life assurance, health schemes, gym memberships, annual buy and sell holidays and a cycle to work scheme)
• Flexi-TIme

Commitment to Diversity:

We welcome applications from every part of the community and are committed to a truly diverse and inclusive culture.  We foster a sense of belonging, welcoming all perspectives and contributions, and providing equal access to opportunities and resources for everyone.  If you have a disability or need any reasonable adjustments during the application and selection stages please let us know, and we will respond in a way that best fits your needs.

Who We Are:

Leidos UK & EUROPE – we work to make the world safer, healthier, and more efficient through technology, engineering and science.

Leidos is a growing company delivering innovative technology and solutions focused on safeguarding critical capabilities and transformation in frontline services, our work in the United Kingdom includes addressing some of the most complex problems in defence, healthcare, government, safety and security, and transportation.

What Makes Us Different:

Purpose: you can use your passion and abilities at Leidos to keep the people you care about safe. We are at the forefront of machine learning, AI, cyber security and solutions. Using your skills in the technology frontline by helping to build a safer world.  You can inspire change.

Collaboration: having flexibility to do your job is one of our core benefits, enabling you to become part of our extraordinary team.  We have been empowering our people to work flexibly for years.  Whether you work from home, the office or on customer sites, we will give you the digital tools and the flexibility to work smarter and align your needs and ours.

People: Leidos empowers people from every background to be themselves and gives you the tools to learn new skills by enabling growth whilst developing. We believe that extraordinary people need opportunities to grow, to be inspired and to inspire others. At Leidos, we invest in technical academies, career rotations and a career development plans that enhance your future.

If you’re looking for comfort, keep scrolling. At Leidos, we outthink, outbuild, and outpace the status quo — because the mission demands it. We’re not hiring followers. We’re recruiting the ones who disrupt, provoke, and refuse to fail. Step 10 is ancient history. We’re already at step 30 — and moving faster than anyone else dares.

If you’re looking for comfort, keep scrolling. At Leidos, we outthink, outbuild, and outpace the status quo — because the mission demands it. We’re not hiring followers. We’re recruiting the ones who disrupt, provoke, and refuse to fail. Step 10 is ancient history. We’re already at step 30 — and moving faster than anyone else dares.

Original Posting:

For U.S. Positions: While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.

Pay Range:

£47,600.00-£61,000.00

The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.

About Leidos

Leidos is an industry and technology leader serving government and commercial customers with smarter, more efficient digital and mission innovations. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, with 47,000 global employees, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $16.7 billion for the fiscal year ended January 3, 2025. For more information, visit www.Leidos.com.

Pay and Benefits

Pay and benefits are fundamental to any career decision. That’s why we craft compensation packages that reflect the importance of the work we do for our customers. Employment benefits include competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave and Retirement. More details are available at www.leidos.com/careers/pay-benefits.

Securing Your Data

Beware of fake employment opportunities using Leidos’ name. Leidos will never ask you to provide payment-related information during any part of the employment application process (i.e., ask you for money), nor will Leidos ever advance money as part of the hiring process (i.e., send you a check or money order before doing any work). Further, Leidos will only communicate with you through emails that are generated by the Leidos.com automated system – never from free commercial services (e.g., Gmail, Yahoo, Hotmail) or via WhatsApp, Telegram, etc. If you received an email purporting to be from Leidos that asks for payment-related information or any other personal information (e.g., about you or your previous employer), and you are concerned about its legitimacy, please make us aware immediately by emailing us at LeidosCareersFraud@leidos.com.

If you believe you are the victim of a scam, contact your local law enforcement and report the incident to the U.S. Federal Trade Commission.

Commitment to Non-Discrimination

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Leidos will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws.

Senior Database Administrator / Engineer (Sybase DBA) London to £200k+ 12 month FTC

Do you have expertise with Sybase database?

You could be progressing your career at a hugely profitable Hedge Fund.

As a Senior Database Administrator / Engineer you will be responsible for managing and improving a mission-critical, diverse data platform as part of a small, talented team. You’ll have a broad scope from providing operational support through to leading continuous design and implementation to enhance scalability, reduce redundancy and ensure fault tolerance of data systems.

You will construct and manage integrations with monitoring and alerting systems to increase internal visibility and automatically respond to incidents in various environments, building and enhancing security controls, governance processes and management interfaces to reduce permitter and improve risk profile.

As a senior team member you’ll also act as a subject matter expert and mentor more junior DBAs and developers to ensure the platform is supported and used appropriately, including designing and building tools to automate operational processes.

Location / WFH:

You’ll join colleagues in prestigious Central London offices (with onsite restaurant, gym etc.) with flexibility to work from home once a week.

About you:

• You have achieved a 2.1 or above in a relevant field e.g. Data, Mathematics, Statistics, Data Analysis or other quantitative discipline
• You have commercial experience in a similar role at an investment firm or asset manager with a good understanding of various asset classes such as Equities, Fixed Income, Derivatives, and Commodities
• You have strong RDBMS experience, including Sybase expertise, Postgres and SQL
• You have a good knowledge of Linux OS
• You have experience with modern tools such as Kafka, MongoDB, SAP IQ, Ansible and Python
• You have excellent communication and client facing skills
• You enjoy learning and seeking continuous improvement

What’s in it for you:

*Please note this role is on a 12 month Fixed Term Contract basis, with benefits\

As a Senior Database Administrator / Engineer (Sybase DBA) you will earn a highly competitive salary plus a fully comprehensive benefits package including:

• Salary to £200k
• Generous Pension contribution
• Life Assurance, Critical Illness cover
• Childcare vouchers
• Enhanced Paternity package and Adoption Assistance
• Charitable fund raising matching and much more

Apply now to find out more about this Senior Database Administrator / Engineer (Sybase DBA) opportunity.

At Client Server we believe in a diverse workplace that allows people to play to their strengths and continually learn. We’re an equal opportunities employer whose people come from all walks of life and will never discriminate based on race, colour, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. The clients we work with share our values.

Exalto consulting are currently recruiting for a contract windows platform engineer, this is hybrid working in Leeds paying £500 per day inside IR35.

Core Focus
Engineer automated, hardened Windows OS images and infrastructure using Infrastructure-as-Code and CI/CD pipelines within the cloud platform.

Key Skills

• Strong Windows Server
• engineering background
• Infrastructure as Code (IaC) experience (Terraform, Packer, Ansible or similar)
• Automation & scripting (PowerShell heavily implied)
• Experience building automated OS images
• CI/CD pipeline integration (GitHub pipelines, pull request workflows)
• Security & Compliance
• Working with enterprise security baselines
• Experience in regulated environments
• Ability to guide teams adopting automation and IaC

If you have the above experience please send your CV for immediate consideration as our client are looking to hire ASAP

Windows Platform Engineer - Contract Leeds - £500 inside IR35

Lead DevOps Engineer - Active SC, Intersystems Up to £500 per day (Outside IR35) London / Hybrid 6 months My Client is an instantly recognisable Consultancy, who require a Senior / Lead DevOps Engineer that holds Active SC (Security) Clearance, and has worked with Intersystems, to work closely with a key end client. Key Requirements: Proven experience as a Lead DevOps / Application Support Engineer with Active Security Clearance (SC) Experience leading team of Application Support Engineers Proven experience in application management in Azure environments Strong Knowledge of ITIL Experience of development within Healthcare (InterSystems Health Share and Health Connect) Excellent understanding of EMPI, PD, Integration engine and IRIS Nice to have: ITIL Certification Development with Azure, Microsoft .Net, Terraform and Ansible Experience of Azure DevOps / Jira If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. Hays Specialist Recruitment 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 the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at (url removed)

DevOps Engineer Newcastle upon Tyne (Hybrid) We are looking for a talented DevOps Engineer to join a dynamic technology team based in Newcastle upon Tyne. This is a hands-on role focused on building and supporting cloud-based infrastructure and automation solutions across a variety of large-scale projects. What Youll Be Doing: Work as part of a DevOps team to deliver environments and tools that support development and testing. Automate infrastructure provisioning and system integrations using Infrastructure as Code (e.g., Terraform, CloudFormation, AWS CDK, Ansible). Configure and manage CI/CD pipelines using tools such as Jenkins, GitLab, or similar. Implement system monitoring and alerting using tools such as Prometheus, CloudWatch, Kibana, Splunk, or AppDynamics. Collaborate with development teams to integrate APIs, RESTful services, and automate testing workflows. Support Linux-based environments and scripting in languages such as Python, Bash, PowerShell, Node.js, or TypeScript. About You: Experienced in CI/CD, automation, and cloud infrastructure (AWS, Azure, or other public/private cloud). Skilled with Infrastructure as Code and deployment automation. Comfortable in Linux environments and working with scripting languages. Familiar with monitoring, logging, and observability tools. Knowledge of Agile and Lean software delivery methodologies. Confident, proactive, and able to work collaboratively within a technical team. Nice to Have: Experience leading DevOps initiatives or mentoring other engineers. Exposure to virtual network setup, performance testing, or resilience testing. Understanding of enterprise IT architecture and large-scale system design. What's In It For You: Competitive salary and benefits package. Flexible working options and hybrid arrangements. Opportunities for professional development and training. Work within a supportive, collaborative, and innovative team. Ok I'm In What's Next? Please apply with your latest CV TPBN1\_UKTJ

Role Title: Storage Senior DPS SME Duration: contract to run until 30/09/2026 Location: Sheffield/Birmingham/London, Hybrid 3 days per week onsite Rate: up to 552 p/d Umbrella inside IR35 Main skill required for this role is Commvault In this role, you will: Design, develop, test and support automation for the data protection services within the bank. Design, develop, test and support reporting and monitoring capabilities for the automation. Provide engineering support on the bank's data protection products and their standard usage. Undertake product evaluation, new features, and versions. Produce clear and comprehensive documentation for all automation produced. Mentor less experienced members of staff To be successful in this role, you should meet the following requirements: 10+ years development experience with multiple languages, including Python, Bash 5+ years' experience in configuration management and orchestration using Redhat Ansible 5+ years' experience in configuration management and orchestration using Puppet. 5+ years' experience in designing, developing, and testing Rest API services. 5+ years' experience in Devops SCM tooling, GitHub 5+ years' experience in Devops CI/CD tooling, Jenkins, CloudBees 5+ years' experience in Devops collaboration tools, Jira, Confluence Strong technical background in Veritas NetBackup and related infrastructure Strong technical background in Commvault and related infrastructure All profiles will be reviewed against the required skills and experience. Due to the high number of applications we will only be able to respond to successful applicants in the first instance. We thank you for your interest and the time taken to apply!

OCP Ansible Engineering Lead (Open/Shift) - Sheffield and remote - 9 months+/RATE: £367 per day inside IR35 One of our Blue Chip Clients is urgently looking for a OCP Ansible Engineering Lead. For this role you will need to be onsite in Sheffield 3 days per week. Please find some details below: CONTRACTOR MUST BE ELIGIBLE FOR BPSS MUST BE PAYE THROUGH UMBRELLA Role Description: Key Responsibilities: 1. Architecture Design: o Design the target architecture for Open/Shift, including cluster topology, networking, and storage solutions. o Define and implement best practices for Open/Shift cluster setup, including multi-zone and multi-region deployments. o Ensure the architecture supports high availability, fault tolerance, and disaster recovery. 2. Migration Design and Optimization: o Assess existing infrastructure, applications, and workloads to determine migration readiness. o Develop detailed migration plans, including strategies for containerization, workload transfer, and data migration. o Implement migration processes, ensuring minimal downtime and disruption to business operations. o Identify and mitigate risks associated with the migration process. 3. VMware and Pure Storage Integration design: o Design and implement Open/Shift solutions that integrate seamlessly with VMware virtualized environments. o Leverage VMware tools (eg, vSphere, vCenter, NSX) to optimize Open/Shift deployments. o Configure and manage Pure Storage solutions (eg, FlashArray, FlashBlade) to provide high-performance, scalable storage for Open/Shift workloads. o Ensure compatibility and performance optimization between Open/Shift, VMware, and Pure Storage. 4. CI/CD Pipelines and DevOps Workflows: o Design and implement CI/CD pipelines tailored for the Open/Shift environment. o Integrate DevOps workflows with Open/Shift-native tools and third-party solutions. o Automate deployment, scaling, and monitoring processes to streamline application delivery. 5. Scalability and Security: o Ensure the architecture and migration plans are scalable to meet future growth and workload demands. o Implement security best practices, including role-based access control (RBAC), network policies, and encryption. o Conduct regular security assessments and audits to maintain compliance with organizational standards. 6. Collaboration and Documentation: o Work closely with development, DevOps, and operations teams to align architecture and migration plans with business needs. o Provide detailed documentation of the architecture, migration strategies, workflows, and configurations. o Offer technical guidance and training to teams on Open/Shift architecture, migration, and best practices. Required Skills and Qualifications: Strong experience in designing and implementing Open/Shift architectures and migration strategies. In-depth knowledge of Kubernetes, containerization, and orchestration. Expertise in VMware tools and technologies (eg, vSphere, vCenter, NSX). Hands-on experience with Pure Storage solutions (eg, FlashArray, FlashBlade). Expertise in networking concepts (eg, ingress, load balancing, DNS) and storage solutions (eg, persistent volumes, dynamic provisioning). Hands-on experience with CI/CD tools (eg, Jenkins, Github, ArgoCD) and DevOps workflows. Strong understanding of high availability, scalability, and security principles in cloud-native environments. Proven experience in workload and application migration to Open/Shift or similar platforms. Proficiency in Scripting and automation (eg, Bash, Python, Ansible, Terraform). Excellent problem-solving and communication skills. Preferred Qualifications: Open/Shift certifications (eg, Red Hat Certified Specialist in Open/Shift Administration). Experience with multi-cluster and hybrid cloud Open/Shift deployments. Familiarity with monitoring and logging tools (eg, oTel, Grafana, Splunk stack). Knowledge of Open/Shift Operators and Helm charts. Experience with large-scale migration projects. Please send CV for full details and immediate interviews. We are a preferred supplier to the client.

OpenShift Container Platform Virtualization DevOps Technical Engineer - Sheffield and remote - 9 months+/RATE: £367 per day inside IR35 One of our Blue Chip Clients is urgently looking for a Lead OpenShift Container Platform Virtualization DevOps Technical Engineer. For this role you will need to be onsite in Sheffield 3 days per week. Please find some details below: CONTRACTOR MUST BE ELIGIBLE FOR BPSS MUST BE PAYE THROUGH UMBRELLA Role Description: Key Responsibilities: Develop, deploy, and manage OpenShift Container Platform Virtualization environments. Automate infrastructure provisioning and configuration using Ansible. Write and maintain Python scripts for automation, monitoring, and integration tasks. Collaborate with DevOps, cloud, and application teams to deliver scalable solutions. Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to OpenShift Container Platform Virtualization, Ansible playbooks, and Python automation. Document processes, configurations, and best practices. Requirements: Strong experience with OpenShift Container Platform Virtualization Proficiency in writing and managing Ansible playbooks and roles. Solid Python programming skills for automation and Scripting. Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices. Good understanding of Linux systems and networking. Excellent problem-solving and communication skills Please send CV for full details and immediate interviews. We are a preferred supplier to the client.

Description

Role Summary The Principal Engineer is the senior technical authority responsible for setting the engineering direction, ensuring platform reliability, and driving innovation across a critical enterprise technology domain. This role provides deep technical leadership, shapes long term strategy, and ensures that engineering teams deliver secure, scalable, and resilient services that underpin the organisations digital ecosystem. The Principal Engineer acts as the highest level hands on expert, partnering with architects, product owners, and engineering squads to define standards, modernise platforms, and embed automation and DevOps practices across all services. Technical Leadership Serve as the domains foremost technical expert, accountable for engineering excellence and long term platform strategy. Define and maintain technical standards, patterns, and best practices across the domain. Lead complex design decisions, ensuring solutions are secure, scalable, and aligned with enterprise architecture. Drive adoption of automation, DevOps tooling, and platform as a product principles across all engineering teams. Platform Ownership Oversee the health, performance, and lifecycle of core platforms within the domain. Ensure capacity planning, resilience, backup, recovery, and disaster readiness are embedded into all services. Champion observability, monitoring, and proactive incident prevention. Innovation & Modernisation Identify opportunities to modernise legacy platforms, reduce technical debt, and introduce new technologies. Evaluate emerging tools, frameworks, and architectures relevant to the domain. Lead proof of concepts and guide engineering teams through adoption. Collaboration & Influence Partner with cross domain Principal Engineers to ensure cohesive enterprise wide engineering standards. Work closely with product, security, architecture, and operations teams to deliver integrated solutions. Mentor senior engineers and uplift engineering capability across the organisation. Governance & Risk Management Ensure compliance with security, regulatory, and operational standards. Provide technical oversight for major changes, upgrades, and transformation initiatives. Act as an escalation point for critical incidents and complex technical challenges. Job Description: Database Engineering (Oracle, ExaCC, PostgreSQL, MongoDB) Role Summary Were looking for a Principle Database Engineer with deep expertise across enterprise grade and open source database platforms, including Oracle, Exadata Cloud@Customer (ExaCC), PostgreSQL, and MongoDB. Youll design, operate, and optimise mission critical data services that support high volume, high availability applications. This role blends hands on engineering with architectural thinking, ensuring our data platforms are secure, scalable, and performant. Key Responsibilities Oracle & ExaCC Engineering Administer and optimise Oracle databases running on Exadata and Exadata Cloud@Customer platforms. Perform capacity planning, performance tuning, and storage optimisation for ExaCC environments. Manage Oracle RAC, Data Guard, RMAN, and advanced Oracle features for high availability and disaster recovery. Support patching, upgrades, and lifecycle management across Oracle estates. PostgreSQL Administration Deploy, configure, and maintain PostgreSQL clusters in production environments. Implement replication, backup strategies, and failover mechanisms. Optimise query performance, indexing strategies, and storage utilisation. Develop automation for provisioning, monitoring, and patching PostgreSQL instances. MongoDB Operations Manage MongoDB clusters, including sharding, replication, and scaling strategies. Monitor and tune performance for document based workloads. Implement backup, restore, and disaster recovery processes for MongoDB environments. Ensure data integrity, schema design best practices, and operational resilience. Cross Platform Database Engineering Build automation for database provisioning, configuration, and compliance using IaC and scripting. Implement robust monitoring and observability for all database platforms. Collaborate with application teams to design schemas, optimise queries, and troubleshoot performance issues. Ensure security hardening, auditing, and adherence to data governance standards. Participate in on call rotations supporting critical database services. Skills & Experience Essential Strong hands on experience with Oracle Database and Exadata/ExaCC platforms. Solid PostgreSQL administration skills in production environments. Practical experience managing MongoDB clusters at scale. Proficiency in SQL, PL/SQL, and scripting languages (Python, Bash, PowerShell). Understanding of replication, clustering, high availability, and disaster recovery patterns. Familiarity with database performance tuning and query optimisation. Experience with automation tools (Terraform, Ansible, Liquibase, Flyway, etc.).

Skills

• oracle
• exadata
• mongodb

Job Title: Principle Engineer - Databases

Location: Manchester, UK

Rate/Salary: 500.00 - 600.00 GBP Daily

Job Type: Contract

Trading as TEKsystems. Allegis Group Limited, Maxis 2, Western Road, Bracknell, RG12 1RT, United Kingdom. No. 2876353. Allegis Group Limited operates as an Employment Business and Employment Agency as set out in the Conduct of Employment Agencies and Employment Businesses Regulations 2003. TEKsystems is a company within the Allegis Group network of companies (collectively referred to as “Allegis Group”). Aerotek, Aston Carter, EASi, Talentis Solutions, TEKsystems, Stamford Consultants and The Stamford Group are Allegis Group brands. If you apply, your personal data will be processed as described in the Allegis Group Online Privacy Notice available at https://www.allegisgroup.com/en-gb/privacy-notices.

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Job Description:

DevOps Engineer.

UK. (multiple locations: Birmingham / Newcastle / London / Manchester / Leeds

£500 per day Inside IR35

We are looking for a Security Cleared DevOps Engineers to join our Government team. You’ll be working on mission-critical UK Government platforms, moving away from manual configurations and toward high-standardization blueprints and automated cloud environments.

Your Technical skillset We’re looking for a track record in end-to-end platform delivery. Ideally, your “standard stack” looks like this:

Cloud: Azure or AWS.

IaC & Automation: Terraform and Ansible.

Kubernetes experience .

CI/CD & Version Control: Proven experience with GitHub and automated pipelines.

A solid understanding of ITIL frameworks and Agile methodologies.

A strong background in networking and core infrastructure.

Security Clearance Requirements Due to the sensitive nature of this work, candidates must hold current Security Check (SC) clearance.

Eligibility Note: To maintain SC status, you must have resided continuously in the UK for the last 5 years. Please be aware that some roles are restricted to Sole UK Nationals for security reasons.

This role will be hybrid/remote. You will be expected to visit client site a couple of times per week.

£450.00 - £500.00 / day

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£Up To 45K GBP Sign On Bonus Hybrid WORKING Location: Newcastle Upon Tyne, North East - United Kingdom Type: Permanent DevOps Engineer - Newcastle Upon Tyne (Hybrid) Location: Newcastle Upon Tyne Security Clearance: Must meet eligibility for SC (minimum 5 years UK address history) Working Pattern: Hybrid, with onsite presence required About the Role We are looking for an experienced DevOps Engineer to join our dynamic Advanced Technology Centre, where you will help deliver high-quality technology solutions to both public and private sector clients. You’ll work in an environment that values innovation, collaboration, continuous learning, and technical excellence. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who wants to solve real-world problems, work with modern cloud and automation technologies, and grow within a global organisation known for its diversity, culture, and cutting-edge projects. What You’ll Be Doing Work within a dedicated DevOps team to provide environments and tooling to support development and testing. Automate serverless integrations using APIs to streamline communication between systems. Configure and manage key DevOps tools such as GitLab, Jenkins, SmartBear, SonarCube, and performance/security testing tools. Build automated pipelines that support Continuous Integration and Continuous Testing. Implement Infrastructure as Code using tools such as CloudFormation, AWS CDK, Terraform, and Ansible. Set up monitoring and alerting solutions using platforms like CloudWatch, AppDynamics, Kibana, Splunk, or Prometheus. Work with RESTful APIs to integrate automation within pipelines and scripts. Support Linux environment configuration and administration. Write scripts using languages such as Python, Node.js, TypeScript, PowerShell, or Bash. Skills & Experience Required Strong, hands-on experience in CI/CD tools and practices. Knowledge of Infrastructure as Code tools such as CloudFormation, AWS CDK, and Terraform. Experience with automated testing and Quality Assurance tooling. Familiarity with cloud technologies (public or private) and virtualisation. Understanding of RESTful API usage within DevOps processes. Experience working in Agile or Lean development environments. Strong Linux administration skills. Proficiency in at least one scripting language (e.g., Python, Bash, PowerShell, Node.js, TypeScript). Desirable Experience Experience introducing DevOps practices to new teams or projects. Background in defining DevOps roadmaps for enterprise environments. Experience contributing to technical architecture for large-scale systems. Understanding of virtual network configuration or performance testing. What’s in It for You Competitive salary 25 days’ annual leave Private medical insurance 3 additional paid days each year for charitable work Opportunities to work with the latest technologies and global experts A supportive environment that encourages growth, creativity, and innovation Flexibility and mobility to work onsite with clients when needed About the Company You’ll join a global, industry-leading professional services organisation known for its innovation, diverse workforce, and commitment to delivering value across more than 40 industries. With a vast international network and a strong culture of inclusion, the company offers endless opportunities to advance your career while making a meaningful impact. Reference: AMC/JWA/DOENEW Postcode: NE1 #jawa TPBN1_UKTJ

Role Title: Storage Senior DPS SME Duration: contract to run until 30/09/2026 Location: Sheffield/Birmingham/London, Hybrid 3 days per week onsite Rate: up to £552 p/d Umbrella inside IR35 Main skill required for this role is Commvault In this role, you will: Design, develop, test and support automation for the data protection services within the bank. Design, develop, test and support reporting and monitoring capabilities for the automation. Provide engineering support on the bank's data protection products and their standard usage. Undertake product evaluation, new features, and versions. Produce clear and comprehensive documentation for all automation produced. Mentor less experienced members of staff To be successful in this role, you should meet the following requirements: 10+ years development experience with multiple languages, including Python, Bash 5+ years' experience in configuration management and orchestration using Redhat Ansible 5+ years' experience in configuration management and orchestration using Puppet. 5+ years' experience in designing, developing, and testing Rest API services. 5+ years' experience in Devops SCM tooling, GitHub 5+ years' experience in Devops CI/CD tooling, Jenkins, CloudBees 5+ years' experience in Devops collaboration tools, Jira, Confluence Strong technical background in Veritas NetBackup and related infrastructure Strong technical background in Commvault and related infrastructure All profiles will be reviewed against the required skills and experience. Due to the high number of applications we will only be able to respond to successful applicants in the first instance. We thank you for your interest and the time taken to apply!

Cloud Support Engineer - Hybrid
Cloud, VMware, Exchange, Windows Server, SQL, Support, Active Directory, DNS

This well-established organisation requires a driven and self-motivated Cloud Support Engineer to join their busy technical services team, and motivate those around them. The key to this role is customer service and hence you will be a good communicator with plenty of energy and enthusiasm and will have worked extensively within a Service driven ITIL environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support all server and desktop based operating systems and applications
• Strong experience with virtualisation tech such as VMware and Nutanix
• Experience with automation and IaC tools such as Terraform and Ansible
• Active Directory, VMware, Exchange, TCP/IP, DNS, PC Imaging Software
• Monitor and make recommendations regarding the performance of servers within the environment
• Deploying and configuring Private and Public Cloud environments such as AWS and Azure
• Scripting skills including PowerShell

The company have an excellent reputation within their sector. They really look after their employees by offering structured training, the opportunity to develop your technical knowledge and a clearly defined career path.
The current vacancy is for an innovative IT solutions organisation who are looking for a Cloud Support Engineer to provide specialist support. Benefits for this role include Healthcare, Life Assurance, Gym, Free Parking, Discounts and more!
Cloud, VMware, Exchange, Windows Server, SQL, Support, Active Directory, DNS
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If you have not heard back from us within 5 working days, please assume that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. Your profile may be considered for other suitable vacancies that arise within the next 12 weeks.

As a Principal Network Architect, you will be a trusted advisor, technical authority, and strategic partner to our clients. You will lead the design of complex, secure, and scalable network architectures, translating business requirements into robust technical solutions. This role combines technical leadership, solution architecture, consultancy, and pre-sales engagement, requiring a strong ability to operate at both strategic and hands-on levels.

You will work closely with customers, sales, delivery teams, engineering functions, and senior stakeholders-guiding engagements from initial concept through to detailed design, delivery oversight and operational readiness.

Key Responsibilities

Client Engagement & Consultancy

• Operate as a trusted advisor for key clients and prospective customers (new logos).
• Engage with stakeholders from C-level executives to technical engineering teams, translating complex technical and business requirements into high-level and detailed technical architectures.
• Provide expert consultancy on network strategy, transformation roadmaps, best practices, and emerging technologies.
• Build strong, long-term relationships that support account growth and customer satisfaction.

Technical Leadership & Architecture

• Act as the Design Authority across major programmes, owning the end-to-end technical vision from inception through transition to operations.
• Architect network solutions across environments of varying scale-from small to mid-sized infrastructures through to highly complex, large-scale enterprise and multi-site architectures-covering LAN/WAN, Wireless, routing, switching, SDN, and security technologies. Ensure all designs are scalable, resilient, secure, and aligned to customer requirements, technical strategy, and industry best practices
• Lead creation of high-quality architectural documentation, including HLA, HLD, LLD, standards, and design patterns.
• Ensure designs align with industry best practices, compliance requirements, and customer governance processes.

Pre-Sales, Bids & Commercial Support

• Partner with the Sales team during pre-sales engagements to define solutions, scope opportunities, and support commercial proposition development.
• Lead technical responses for Tenders, IITs, and RFPs, including architecture design, technical writing, risk identification, and pricing model support.
• Present proposed solutions to senior client stakeholders with clarity, confidence, and technical authority.

Collaboration & Delivery Oversight

• Work alongside multi-disciplinary delivery teams, providing leadership, technical guidance, and assurance during implementation phases.
• Support project managers and engineering teams to ensure solutions are delivered in line with architectural intent and to the highest quality.
• Contribute to internal knowledge sharing, capability development, and practice maturity across the organisation.
• Contribute to the identification, design, and development of innovative internal products, frameworks, and service offerings that enhance CACI’s strategic advantage, improve delivery efficiency, and support growth across key market sectors.

Technology Coverage

Across a broad and evolving technology landscape, including:

• Enterprise LAN/WAN, SD-WAN, SDA and Wireless architectures
• Data Centre end to end solutions
• Routing & switching technologies
• Network Security, Firewalls, Zero Trust, SASE/SSE
• Software-defined networking solutions
• Cloud networking (AWS/Azure/GCP/OCI) - highly desirable
• Automation, orchestration & Infrastructure-as-Code - desirable

What We’re Looking For

Technical & Professional Expertise

• Proven experience designing and delivering large-scale network and security solutions across enterprise or service provider environments.
• Deep understanding of network architecture principles, high availability design, routing protocols, segmentation, security architectures, and cloud networking.
• Experience acting as the final technical authority or Design Authority on complex engagements.
• Strong background in pre-sales, tender responses, and solution shaping.
• Ability to clearly articulate complex technical concepts to non-technical audiences and senior stakeholders.

Consultancy & Communication

• Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills-capable of producing well-structured technical documentation and delivering impactful presentations.
• Ability to engage with business stakeholders and end-users to diagnose issues, propose solutions, and provide strategic recommendations.
• Comfortable representing the organisation independently, with a focus on delivering outstanding customer experiences.

Ways of Working

• Demonstrably collaborative approach when working with sales, engineering, and delivery functions.
• Self-sufficient, proactive, and comfortable working in high-pressure environments.
• Experience working within Agile/Scrum, Waterfall, and hybrid project delivery methodologies.
• Strong commitment to continuous learning and staying ahead of industry advancements.

Desirable Certifications & Skills

(Certifications not required but advantageous)

• CCNP/CCIE, JNCIP/JNCIE, or equivalent expert-level certifications
• Security vendor certifications from platforms such as Fortinet (NSE), Palo Alto (PCNSE/PCNSA), Cisco Security (CCNP Security/CCIE Security), and Check Point (CCSA/CCSE).
• Cloud certifications (AWS/Azure/GCP/OCI)
• Strong understanding of structured delivery and operational frameworks (ITIL, PRINCE2, AgilePM, or similar project/service management certifications)
• Experience with automation tools (Python, Ansible, Terraform, etc.)

CACI Network Services is a rapidly expanding specialist IT and Networks consultancy offering a wide variety of opportunities to work within challenging and exciting environments with our major clients in Global Media, Banking, Government, Telecoms & Utilities.

As a Principal Network Architect, you will be a trusted advisor, technical authority, and strategic partner to our clients. You will lead the design of complex, secure, and scalable network architectures, translating business requirements into robust technical solutions. This role combines technical leadership, solution architecture, consultancy, and pre-sales engagement, requiring a strong ability to operate at both strategic and hands-on levels.

You will work closely with customers, sales, delivery teams, engineering functions, and senior stakeholders-guiding engagements from initial concept through to detailed design, delivery oversight and operational readiness.

Key Responsibilities

Client Engagement & Consultancy

• Operate as a trusted advisor for key clients and prospective customers (new logos).
• Engage with stakeholders from C-level executives to technical engineering teams, translating complex technical and business requirements into high-level and detailed technical architectures.
• Provide expert consultancy on network strategy, transformation roadmaps, best practices, and emerging technologies.
• Build strong, long-term relationships that support account growth and customer satisfaction.

Technical Leadership & Architecture

• Act as the Design Authority across major programmes, owning the end-to-end technical vision from inception through transition to operations.
• Architect network solutions across environments of varying scale-from small to mid-sized infrastructures through to highly complex, large-scale enterprise and multi-site architectures-covering LAN/WAN, Wireless, routing, switching, SDN, and security technologies. Ensure all designs are scalable, resilient, secure, and aligned to customer requirements, technical strategy, and industry best practices
• Lead creation of high-quality architectural documentation, including HLA, HLD, LLD, standards, and design patterns.
• Ensure designs align with industry best practices, compliance requirements, and customer governance processes.

Pre-Sales, Bids & Commercial Support

• Partner with the Sales team during pre-sales engagements to define solutions, scope opportunities, and support commercial proposition development.
• Lead technical responses for Tenders, IITs, and RFPs, including architecture design, technical writing, risk identification, and pricing model support.
• Present proposed solutions to senior client stakeholders with clarity, confidence, and technical authority.

Collaboration & Delivery Oversight

• Work alongside multi-disciplinary delivery teams, providing leadership, technical guidance, and assurance during implementation phases.
• Support project managers and engineering teams to ensure solutions are delivered in line with architectural intent and to the highest quality.
• Contribute to internal knowledge sharing, capability development, and practice maturity across the organisation.
• Contribute to the identification, design, and development of innovative internal products, frameworks, and service offerings that enhance CACI’s strategic advantage, improve delivery efficiency, and support growth across key market sectors.

Technology Coverage

Across a broad and evolving technology landscape, including:

• Enterprise LAN/WAN, SD-WAN, SDA and Wireless architectures
• Data Centre end to end solutions
• Routing & switching technologies
• Network Security, Firewalls, Zero Trust, SASE/SSE
• Software-defined networking solutions
• Cloud networking (AWS/Azure/GCP/OCI) - highly desirable
• Automation, orchestration & Infrastructure-as-Code - desirable

What We’re Looking For

Technical & Professional Expertise

• Proven experience designing and delivering large-scale network and security solutions across enterprise or service provider environments.
• Deep understanding of network architecture principles, high availability design, routing protocols, segmentation, security architectures, and cloud networking.
• Experience acting as the final technical authority or Design Authority on complex engagements.
• Strong background in pre-sales, tender responses, and solution shaping .
• Ability to clearly articulate complex technical concepts to non-technical audiences and senior stakeholders.

Consultancy & Communication

• Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills-capable of producing well-structured technical documentation and delivering impactful presentations.
• Ability to engage with business stakeholders and end-users to diagnose issues, propose solutions, and provide strategic recommendations.
• Comfortable representing the organisation independently, with a focus on delivering outstanding customer experiences.

Ways of Working

• Demonstrably collaborative approach when working with sales, engineering, and delivery functions.
• Self-sufficient, proactive, and comfortable working in high-pressure environments.
• Experience working within Agile/Scrum, Waterfall, and hybrid project delivery methodologies.
• Strong commitment to continuous learning and staying ahead of industry advancements.

Desirable Certifications & Skills

(Certifications not required but advantageous)

• CCNP/CCIE, JNCIP/JNCIE, or equivalent expert-level certifications
• Security vendor certifications from platforms such as Fortinet (NSE), Palo Alto (PCNSE/PCNSA), Cisco Security (CCNP Security/CCIE Security), and Check Point (CCSA/CCSE).
• Cloud certifications (AWS/Azure/GCP/OCI)
• Strong understanding of structured delivery and operational frameworks (ITIL, PRINCE2, AgilePM, or similar project/service management certifications)
• Experience with automation tools (Python, Ansible, Terraform, etc.)

Training

CACI Network Services develops individuals through a portfolio of training and development options such as certified training courses, workshops, technical conferences, boot camps, on-line training and much more. You will have the opportunity to work on some of the most advanced networking hardware in the industry as well as development of your abilities and talents to become one of the best in the field.

Flexibility

The key to our success is our teamwork and collaboration. We take a hybrid approach - working remotely and coming into the office depending on the business demand and collaboration required as part of the delivery process.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Target based commission package
• Matched pension contributions up to 5%
• Life Insurance
• Personal Accident Insurance
• Private Health Insurance from 2nd anniversary
• Sickness & Disability income protection from 3rd anniversary
• On site gym membership at our Kensington Office.

Equal opportunities

CACI is proud to be an equal employer. Embracing the diversity of our people, we are on a journey to build a truly inclusive work environment where no one is treated less favourably due to ethnic origin, age, gender, veteran status, religion or belief, sexual orientation, marital status, and disability or health condition, actively working to prevent discrimination.

As a Disability Confident employer, we will:

• Provide reasonable adjustments in the recruitment process where requested (contact a member of the recruitment team on to discuss individual requirements further).
• Offer people with health conditions and disabilities, meeting the minimum criteria for a role, an interview.
• Our people are unique, and we encourage, and support them, to be confident in contributing to our inclusion journey.

Company Description

Version 1 are a true global leader in business transformation. For nearly three decades, we have been strategically partnering with customers to go beyond expectations through the power of cutting-edge technology and expert teams. Our deep expertise in cloud, data and AI, application modernisation, and service delivery management has redefined businesses globally, helping shape the future for large public sector organisations and major global, private brands.

We put users and user-centric design at the heart of everything we do, enabling our customers to exceed expectations for their customers. Our approach is underpinned by the Version 1 Strength in Balance model a balanced focus across our customers, our people and a strong organisation. This model is guided by core values that are embedded in every aspect of what we do.

Our customers need for transformation is our driving force. We enable them to accelerate their journey to their digital future with our deep expertise and innovative approach. Our global technology partners Oracle, Microsoft, AWS, Red Hat, and Snowflake help us tackle any challenge by leveraging a technology-driven approach. Our people unlock our potential. They immerse themselves into the world of our customers to truly understand the unique challenges they face.

Our teams, made up of highly skilled, passionate individuals, act with agility and integrity. We continually invest in their development and foster a culture that encourages collaboration and innovation. This is a reflection of our Strength in Balance model, which emphasises a balanced focus on our customers, our people, and a strong organisation.

Through our comprehensive range of Managed Service offerings, we take ownership of the tasks that distract Customers from what really matters; driving their business objectives and strategic initiatives. We enable them to save time, and reduce costs and risk, by continually improving your technology estates, ensuring they drive value for their business.

Go beyond simply keeping the lights on and embrace the potential of our ASPIRE Managed Services that place AI, continuous improvement and business innovation at the heart of everything we do. From operational maintenance through to optimisation, we are trusted managed service experts with a sustainable, value-led approach and a wealth of industry sector expertise and experience.

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced and results-driven Vulnerability & Security Compliance Lead who plays a critical role in ensuring the security and reliability of our customers IT infrastructure. This role is responsible for leading efforts to identify, assess, and mitigate vulnerabilities, ensuring systems and applications are updated with the latest patches and compliance requirements. The role combines technical expertise, process leadership, and strategic planning to maintain strong security hygiene and safeguard our customers technology assets from potential threats. As this is a leadership role, you will ensure the service desk team leader and their analysts have the suitable tools, schedules and skills to perform the routine maintenance activities. The role will also look to support the development of the wider security operations capability under continual improvement.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute a comprehensive patch management strategy across all IT systems and applications.

Coordinate and implement regular patching cycles while minimizing downtime and disruption to business operations.
Coordinate the testing of patches prior to deployment to validate functionality and compatibility.
Utilize vulnerability scanning tools to identify weaknesses in the IT environment.
Analyze and prioritize vulnerabilities based on risk impact and business-criticality.
Oversee and enforce best practice for security hygiene; access reviews, vulnerability assessment, key rotation, etc
Collaborate with internal teams to remediate identified vulnerabilities in a timely and efficient manner.
Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, internal policies, and industry standards related to patching and vulnerability management
Generate reports on vulnerability status, patching progress, and key metrics for senior leadership and audit purposes.
Act as a point of expertise for patching and vulnerability management within the organization.
Work closely with cross-functional teams, including IT Operations, Security, and Application teams, to align patching and remediation activities with business objectives.
Identify inefficiencies in processes and workflows, recommending and implementing improvements to enhance service quality.
Collaborate with third-party vendors for tools and solutions, ensuring optimal performance and cost-effectiveness.
Perform and maintain risk assessments, gap analysis, and risk register(s).
Supporting external assessments.
Supporting security Incident responses.
Supporting the development of security policies and procedures.

Qualifications

Skills, Education & Qualifications:

• Proven experience in IT patch management, vulnerability assessment, or IT security.

Familiarity with security hygiene/compliance standards.
Strong understanding of operating systems (Windows, Linux, etc.), applications, and network security principles.
Proficiency in vulnerability scanning and patch deployment tools (e.g., Qualys, Tenable, SCCM, WSUS, SCOM, Manage Engine, SolarWinds, Linux distributions (Ubuntu, CentOS, RedHat etc), Ansible, AWS Patch Manager/Azure Update Manager.
Proficiency in command line interface.
Proficiency in Security and Vulnerability tools (e.g., Microsoft Defender for Endpoint, AlertLogic, Web Application Scanning, Tripwire, Tenable Nessus).
Strong problem-solving, analytical, reporting and organizational skills.
Experience or understanding of of security compliance frameworks; ISO27001, NIST, SOC2, Cyber Essentials, etc.
Relevant certifications (e.g., CISSP, CISM, CompTIA Security+, or similar) are highly desirable.
Detail-oriented with a proactive approach to problem-solving.
Ability to prioritize tasks effectively in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.
Committed to driving continuous improvement in cybersecurity processes and practices.
Experience with ITSM tools (e.g., ServiceNow).
Knowledge of ITIL frameworks and best practices.
Strong communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving abilities.
Customer-focused mindset with a commitment to delivering high-quality service.
Strategic thinking and decision-making.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
Adaptability to evolving technologies, processes and security guidances.
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Additional Information

At Version 1, we believe in providing our employees with a comprehensive benefits package that prioritises their well-being, professional growth, and financial stability.

One of our standout advantages is the ability to work with a hybrid schedule along with business travel, allowing our employees to strike a balance between work and life.

We prioritise the health and safety of our employees, providing private medical and life insurance coverage, as well as free eye tests and contributions towards glasses. Our team members can also stay ahead of the curve with incentivized certifications and accreditations, including AWS, Microsoft, Oracle, and Red Hat.

Our employee-designed Profit Share scheme divides a portion of our company’s profits each quarter amongst employees. We are dedicated to helping our employees reach their full potential, offering Pathways Career Development Quarterly, a programme designed to support professional growth.

Senior DevOps Engineer London Hybrid Benefits: As well as offering a competitive salary of up to £100,000, youll receive: Dental and health insurance Life assurance and income protection Share options Generous holiday allowance Strong progression opportunities About the Role The Senior DevOps Engineer will support the design, development, and maintenance of cloud infrastructure and deployment pipelines. Youll ensure systems are secure, scalable, and efficient, while working closely with product teams to architect solutions and drive best practices. Key Responsibilities Manage and evolve cloud infrastructure Maintain and improve deployment pipelines Ensure security and resilience across all systems Support product squads with infrastructure guidance Recommend improvements to tooling and architecture About You Experience working with large-scale infrastructure systems Strong knowledge of AWS, Azure, or GCP Experience with Docker or Kubernetes Excellent scripting/automation skills (Python, Bash, Ansible, etc.) Familiarity with CI/CD tools such as CircleCI, Codeship, Fastlane or Bitrise This role follows an in-person collaboration model with 3 days a week in the office. If youre a skilled DevOps Engineer looking to make an impact in a scaling, technology-driven environment, wed love to hear from you. Please note that we are unable to offer sponsorship for this position therefore all applicants must have the right to work in the UK without sponsorship. Bright Purple is an equal opportunities employer: we are proud to work with clients who share our values of diversity and inclusion in our industry . TPBN1\_UKTJ

This job is with State Street, an inclusive employer and a member of myGwork – the largest global platform for the LGBTQ+ business community. Please do not contact the recruiter directly.

Role Summary:

We are seeking a skilled DevOps Engineer to collaborate with our development and operations teams to design, implement, and manage scalable infrastructure and deployment pipelines. The ideal candidate will have experience with cloud platforms, CI/CD processes, automation, and monitoring tools, with a strong emphasis on optimizing system performance and ensuring reliable, secure, and efficient deployments. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to build robust, scalable, and secure digital asset products that meet our business and technical requirements.

Role Description:

Design and Implement CI/CD Pipelines:  Develop, maintain, and optimize continuous integration and continuous deployment pipelines to streamline the development and release processes.

Infrastructure Management:  Manage and maintain cloud-based infrastructure on Azure Cloud Platform, including provisioning, configuration, and automation of resources.

Automation and Scripting:  Create and manage automation scripts for deployment, configuration, and monitoring using tools such as Ansible, Terraform, or Puppet.

Monitoring and Troubleshooting:  Implement monitoring solutions to ensure system health and performance. Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to applications, systems, and infrastructure.

Collaboration:  Work closely with development, QA, and operations teams to understand requirements, deliver solutions, and address technical challenges.

Security and Compliance:  Ensure best practices for security, compliance, and data protection across all systems and processes.

Documentation:  Create and maintain clear documentation for infrastructure, deployment processes, and best practices.

Performance Optimization:  Analyze system performance and implement improvements to enhance the efficiency and scalability of applications and infrastructure.

Core/Must have skills :

Proven track record of managing and deploying applications and infrastructure.

Cloud Platforms:  Proficiency in Azure cloud services.

CI/CD Tools:  Experience with Harness, GitLab CI, GitHub Actions, or similar tools.

Configuration Management:  Knowledge of tools such as Ansible, Chef, Puppet, or SaltStack.

Infrastructure as Code:  Experience with Terraform, CloudFormation, or similar tools.

Scripting Languages: Proficiency in scripting languages like Bash, Python, or Ruby.

Containers and Orchestration:  Familiarity with Docker, Kubernetes, or OpenShift.

Version Control Systems:  Experience with Git or other version control systems.

Monitoring and Logging:  Knowledge of monitoring tools like Prometheus, Grafana, ELK Stack, or similar.

Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks or projects.

Good to have skills

Certifications:  Cloud certifications (AWS Certified DevOps Engineer, Azure DevOps Solutions Expert, etc.) are a plus.

Additional Experience:  Experience with microservices architecture and API management.

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Role Title: Engineering Lead (OCP,Ansible)
Location: Sheffield
Duration: 31/12/2026
Work setup: 3 days onsite/week
Rate: £375/Day (MUST BE PAYE THROUGH UMBRELLA)

Role Description:

Key Responsibilities:

1. Architecture Design:
   o Design the target architecture for OpenShift, including cluster topology, networking, and storage solutions.
   o Define and implement best practices for OpenShift cluster setup, including multi-zone and multi-region deployments.
   o Ensure the architecture supports high availability, fault tolerance, and disaster recovery.
2. Migration Design and Optimization:
   o Assess existing infrastructure, applications, and workloads to determine migration readiness.
   o Develop detailed migration plans, including strategies for containerization, workload transfer, and data migration.
   o Implement migration processes, ensuring minimal downtime and disruption to business operations.
   o Identify and mitigate risks associated with the migration process.
3. VMware and Pure Storage Integration design:
   o Design and implement OpenShift solutions that integrate seamlessly with VMware virtualized environments.
   o Leverage VMware tools (eg, vSphere, vCenter, NSX) to optimize OpenShift deployments.
   o Configure and manage Pure Storage solutions (eg, FlashArray, FlashBlade) to provide high-performance, scalable storage for OpenShift workloads.
   o Ensure compatibility and performance optimization between OpenShift, VMware, and Pure Storage.
4. CI/CD Pipelines and DevOps Workflows:
   o Design and implement CI/CD pipelines tailored for the OpenShift environment.
   o Integrate DevOps workflows with OpenShift-native tools and third-party solutions.
   o Automate deployment, scaling, and monitoring processes to streamline application delivery.
5. Scalability and Security:
   o Ensure the architecture and migration plans are scalable to meet future growth and workload demands.
   o Implement security best practices, including role-based access control (RBAC), network policies, and encryption.
   o Conduct regular security assessments and audits to maintain compliance with organizational standards.
6. Collaboration and Documentation:
   o Work closely with development, DevOps, and operations teams to align architecture and migration plans with business needs.
   o Provide detailed documentation of the architecture, migration strategies, workflows, and configurations.
   o Offer technical guidance and training to teams on OpenShift architecture, migration, and best practices.

Required Skills and Qualifications:

• Strong experience in designing and implementing OpenShift architectures and migration strategies.
• In-depth knowledge of Kubernetes, containerization, and orchestration.
• Expertise in VMware tools and technologies (eg, vSphere, vCenter, NSX).
• Hands-on experience with Pure Storage solutions (eg, FlashArray, FlashBlade).
• Expertise in networking concepts (eg, ingress, load balancing, DNS) and storage solutions (eg, persistent volumes, dynamic provisioning).
• Hands-on experience with CI/CD tools (eg, Jenkins, Github, ArgoCD) and DevOps workflows.
• Strong understanding of high availability, scalability, and security principles in cloud-native environments.
• Proven experience in workload and application migration to OpenShift or similar platforms.
• Proficiency in Scripting and automation (eg, Bash, Python, Ansible, Terraform).
• Excellent problem-solving and communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• OpenShift certifications (eg, Red Hat Certified Specialist in OpenShift Administration).
• Experience with multi-cluster and hybrid cloud OpenShift deployments.
• Familiarity with monitoring and logging tools (eg, oTel, Grafana, Splunk stack).
• Knowledge of OpenShift Operators and Helm charts.
• Experience with large-scale migration projects.

If you are interested in this position and would like to learn more, please send through your CV and we will get in touch with you as soon as possible. Please note, candidates are often Shortlisted within 48 hours.