Entity:

Technology

Job Family Group:

IT&S Group

Job Description:

At bp, we are reimagining how our trading organisation uses technology to unlock new value, strengthen decision-making, and support a rapidly evolving energy landscape. As our Lead Solution Architect for Gas and Power Trading, you will guide the next generation of our trading platform—one that is modern, scalable, and built to meet the real-time demands of global commodity markets. This is a high-impact role where deep domain expertise meets modern engineering, and where your architectural leadership will shape bp’s capability for years to come.

What you will do

In this role, you will lead the end-to-end architecture of our bespoke energy trading solutions. We work closely with traders, product owners, market experts, and engineering teams, and you will bring these viewpoints together to create solutions that are both technically robust and aligned with business ambition.

You will help us modernise our trading platform by applying contemporary design patterns, cloud-native engineering principles, and architectural thinking that supports performance, scalability, and future growth. Throughout the delivery lifecycle, you will provide guidance, ensure alignment across internal and external teams, and champion technical excellence.

You will also play a central part in re-designing trading capabilities across front-, middle-, and back-office workflows, ensuring that every component—from deal capture to optimisation and reporting—works seamlessly together.

Key areas of focus include:

Architecture & Design

You will lead architectural direction for our trading systems, documenting key decisions, making thoughtful trade-offs, and ensuring that every design reflects both functional needs and technical strategy. You will translate complex requirements into solutions that are scalable, maintainable, and ready for real-world trading conditions.

Domain Expertise & Advisory

We depend on your practical knowledge of physical Gas and/or Power trading. You will act as a trusted advisor throughout delivery, supporting design reviews, guiding change initiatives, and helping our business teams understand how architecture decisions support their goals.

Collaboration & Communication

You will work closely with product owners, developers, designers, data engineers, vendor partners, and consultants. Because our trading platform touches so many teams, clear communication and strong coordination will be essential to ensure smooth progress and shared understanding.

Lifecycle Leadership & Operational Excellence

You will apply strong knowledge of the energy trading lifecycle to ensure the solutions we build are robust, resilient, and ready for operational use. We follow Agile ways of working and promote DevOps and CI/CD practices—values that you will help reinforce across teams.

What you will need to be successful

Required

• A degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or a related technical field.
• Deep experience in physical Gas and/or Power trading, including contract optionality, optimisation, scheduling, and an understanding of full lifecycle trade processes.
• Strong knowledge of options modelling and dependency graph concepts.
• Hands-on experience designing modern trading systems using microservices, messaging, caching, and cloud-native patterns.

Architecture & Engineering Skills

Data Architecture:

Technical Architecture:

Integration Expertise:
You understand real-time messaging such as AMQ, API design using JSON and Swagger, and batch processing methods commonly used in trading systems.

Infrastructure & DevOps:
You understand CI/CD workflows, Git-based repositories, automation tools such as Ansible, cloud infrastructure management, and grid computing approaches that support scalability and cost efficiency.

Soft Skills & Delivery Experience

• Strong analytical and problem-solving ability.
• Ability to operate independently or within small agile teams.
• Excellent communication skills—written, verbal, and visual.
• Collaborative mindset and comfort working across multiple disciplines.
• Experience applying Agile frameworks to complex technology environments.

Technical Must-Haves

• Microservices architecture and containerisation
• Cloud hosting (AWS strongly preferred)
• Messaging and caching patterns

Functional Must-Haves

• Full lifecycle understanding of physical energy trading (Gas and/or Power)

Why join us?

This is an opportunity to influence one of bp’s most critical trading platforms and help shape how we build technology that supports real-time decision-making in fast-moving markets. You will work alongside talented engineers, market experts, and product teams who are passionate about solving complex problems in innovative ways. If you enjoy designing systems that push boundaries and want to make a meaningful impact—this role offers exactly that!

Inclusive Hiring Statement

We’re committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive environment where every individual feels valued and supported. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and will provide reasonable accommodations throughout the recruitment process. If you need adjustments at any stage, please let us know—we’re happy to help.

Travel Requirement

No travel is expected with this roleThis role is not eligible for relocation

Remote Type:

This position is not available for remote working

Skills:

Agility core practices, Business modelling, Creativity and Innovation, Data Analysis, Data design, Digital Analytics, Emerging technology monitoring, Information Assurance, Integration, IT Management, IT strategy and planning, Network Design, Requirements definition and management, Risk Management, Service operations and resiliency, Solution Architecture, Systems Development Management, Technical specialism, User Experience Analysis

Legal Disclaimer:

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, socioeconomic status, neurodiversity/neurocognitive functioning, veteran status or disability status. Individuals with an accessibility need may request an adjustment/accommodation related to bp’s recruiting process (e.g., accessing the job application, completing required assessments, participating in telephone screenings or interviews, etc.). If you would like to request an adjustment/accommodation related to the recruitment process, please contact us.

If you are selected for a position and depending upon your role, your employment may be contingent upon adherence to local policy. This may include pre-placement drug screening, medical review of physical fitness for the role, and background checks.

Akkodis are currently working in partnership with a leading service provider to recruit a Junior DevOps Engineer to join their growing cloud services teams.

Please note this is a hybrid role where you will be required to attend the office 2 days a week.

The Role
As a Junior DevOps Engineer you will be responsible for designing, building, and maintaining the infrastructure that powers our clients’ cutting-edge platforms. In this role, you will be instrumental in automating the development pipeline and ensuring the reliability, scalability, and security of services within telecommunications and a managed service provider (MSP) environment.

The Responsibilities
* CI/CD Pipeline Management: Design, implement, and manage continuous integration and continuous delivery (CI/CD) pipelines for all platforms, enabling rapid and reliable software releases.
* Infrastructure as Code (IaC): Develop and maintain cloud and on-premise infrastructure using IaC principles with tools like Terraform and Ansible.
* Containerization & Orchestration: Manage and scale containerized applications, ensuring high availability and efficient resource utilization in a multi-tenant environment.
* Automation & Scripting: Automate manual processes related to deployment, monitoring, and operations using Scripting languages such as Python, Bash, or Go.
* Monitoring & Logging: Implement and manage robust monitoring, logging, and alerting solutions (eg, Prometheus, Grafana, ELK Stack) to proactively identify and resolve system issues.
* Collaboration: Work closely with software developers, network engineers, and product managers to troubleshoot issues and optimize performance
* Security: Integrate security best practices (DevSecOps) into the development life cycle, including vulnerability scanning, static code analysis, and compliance checks.

The Requirements
* Hands-on experience in a DevOps, SRE, or similar role.
* Strong proficiency with at least one major cloud provider (AWS, Azure, or GCP).
* In-depth knowledge of container orchestration.
* Demonstrable experience with CI/CD tools like Jenkins, GitHub Actions, or Azure DevOps.
* Expertise in using tools like Terraform or Ansible.
* Proficiency in a Scripting language such as Python or Bash.
* Solid understanding of networking principles (TCP/IP, DNS, HTTP/S, Firewalls

If you are looking for an exciting new challenge to play a pivotal part in a market leading organisation please apply now.

Modis International Ltd acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers in the UK. Modis Europe Ltd provide a variety of international solutions that connect clients to the best talent in the world. For all positions based in Switzerland, Modis Europe Ltd works with its licensed Swiss partner Accurity GmbH to ensure that candidate applications are handled in accordance with Swiss law.

Both Modis International Ltd and Modis Europe Ltd are Equal Opportunities Employers.

By applying for this role your details will be submitted to Modis International Ltd and/or Modis Europe Ltd. Our Candidate Privacy Information Statement which explains how we will use your information is available on the Modis website.

Akkodis are currently working in partnership with a leading service provider to recruit an experienced DevOps Engineer to join their leading cloud services team.

Please note this is a hybrid role where you will be required to attend the office 2 days a week.

The Role
As a DevOps Engineer you will be responsible for designing, building, and maintaining the infrastructure that powers our clients’ cutting-edge platforms. In this role, you will be instrumental in automating the development pipeline and ensuring the reliability, scalability, and security of services within telecommunications and a managed service provider (MSP) environment.

The Responsibilities
* CI/CD Pipeline Management: Design, implement, and manage continuous integration and continuous delivery (CI/CD) pipelines for all platforms, enabling rapid and reliable software releases.
* Infrastructure as Code (IaC): Develop and maintain cloud and on-premise infrastructure using IaC principles with tools like Terraform and Ansible.
* Containerization & Orchestration: Manage and scale containerized applications, ensuring high availability and efficient resource utilization in a multi-tenant environment.
* Automation & Scripting: Automate manual processes related to deployment, monitoring, and operations using Scripting languages such as Python, Bash, or Go.
* Monitoring & Logging: Implement and manage robust monitoring, logging, and alerting solutions (eg, Prometheus, Grafana, ELK Stack) to proactively identify and resolve system issues.
* Collaboration: Work closely with software developers, network engineers, and product managers to troubleshoot issues and optimize performance
* Security: Integrate security best practices (DevSecOps) into the development life cycle, including vulnerability scanning, static code analysis, and compliance checks.

The Requirements
* Hands-on experience in a DevOps, SRE, or similar role.
* Strong proficiency with at least one major cloud provider (AWS, Azure, or GCP).
* In-depth knowledge of container orchestration.
* Demonstrable experience with CI/CD tools like Jenkins, GitHub Actions, or Azure DevOps.
* Expertise in using tools like Terraform or Ansible.
* Proficiency in a Scripting language such as Python or Bash.
* Solid understanding of networking principles (TCP/IP, DNS, HTTP/S, Firewalls

If you are looking for an exciting new challenge to play a pivotal part in a market leading organisation please apply now.

Modis International Ltd acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers in the UK. Modis Europe Ltd provide a variety of international solutions that connect clients to the best talent in the world. For all positions based in Switzerland, Modis Europe Ltd works with its licensed Swiss partner Accurity GmbH to ensure that candidate applications are handled in accordance with Swiss law.

Both Modis International Ltd and Modis Europe Ltd are Equal Opportunities Employers.

By applying for this role your details will be submitted to Modis International Ltd and/or Modis Europe Ltd. Our Candidate Privacy Information Statement which explains how we will use your information is available on the Modis website.

Senior DevOps Engineer (SC Cleared) - Multi-Cloud

Newcastle - Hybrid

4 Months Contract Inside IR35

£450 to £550 a day

*Active Security Clearance is Needed*

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

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

Essential Skills

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

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*Active Security Clearance is Needed*

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

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

About CACI

From our headquarters in London, we’re busy empowering organisations to make bold, strategic moves with the power of data and technology. Founded in 1975, our operations take place from multiple offices across the UK, Europe and India with over 1600 Full time employees and an annual turnover of £179m.

Our expertise spans industries, from retail and education to public sector and transport - delivering intelligent solutions that drive progress and create measurable impact. Whether it’s business intelligence, customer marketing, cloud infrastructure, cybersecurity, critical national infrastructure or data management, our approach is never one-size-fits-all.

We don’t just deliver solutions; we build for the tomorrow’s world, all while fostering a culture that allows employees to be their authentic selves and succeed in their careers.

About Network Services

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

Key responsibilities

• HS and LS Voice and Video telephony platforms.
• Partner Connectivity across the UK and overseas
• Underlying infrastructure to support UC Applications
• Develop additional UC skills to aid in the support of other UC Team Collaboration
• Tools and Audio-Visual and Managed Events capability to help create a multidisciplinary team.
• Hardware installation/configuration
• Infrastructure support - Flexpod, NettApps

Other responsibilities could include:

• Faults and service requests
• Technical escalations
• Contribute to the Internal monitoring and management tools (Grafana, Splunk and python based tools, Ansible)

Core skills, knowledge and experience required

Network Infrastructure

o LAN/WAN fundamentals, QoS for video and voice traffic.

o VLAN design, IP Addressing

o Secure device onboarding and certificate management.

• Firewall administration (Cisco ASA/Firepower, Palo Alto, Fortinet)

Unified Communications Platforms

o Cisco UC products

• Cisco Unified Communications Manager (CUCM), Cisco Jabber, Cisco Unity Connection, Cisco Expressway, Cisco Meeting Server

o Webex Control Hub administration.

o SIP protocol understanding.

o Interoperability and integration with Microsoft 365 or other UC tools.

Servers & Storage

o Physical and virtual server installation, configuration, and support (Windows Server, Linux distributions).

o Expertise in virtualisation platforms (VMware vSphere)

o Storage provisioning, replication, and backup solutions.

o Cisco UCS, Hyperflex, FlexPOD

o Netapp

Infrastructure Automation & Monitoring

o Scripting and automation

o Infrastructure as Code (IaC) experience (Terraform, Ansible).

o Splunk, Grafana

Video Conferencing Systems

o Deploy, configure, and troubleshoot Cisco VTC endpoints (Room Kits, Webex Boards, SX/MX series, Desk series).

o Knowledge of Zoom Rooms, Microsoft Teams Rooms, and interoperability gateways.

Cloud Infrastructure

o Amazon Web Services (AWS) architecture and management.

o Hybrid cloud deployments & integration with on-premise systems.

o Cloud networking, security groups, and resource optimisation.

Expected behaviors

We have a structured performance management framework which measures continual attainment against key personal behaviours. We believe this is an important part of our success and culture. Joining as a team member we expect you to act as a role model and exemplar against these behaviours which are to be:

• Proactive
• Adaptable
• Flexible
• A team player
• Reliable

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.

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 favorably 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 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.

A fantastic opportunity for a Site Reliability Engineer / Systems Engineer to support highly available, scalable production systems within a fast-growing technology environment, working across cloud platforms, DevOps, networking and operational resilience.

If youve also worked in the following roles, wed also like to hear from you: DevOps Engineer, Operations Engineer, Cloud Engineer, Platform Engineer, Systems Engineer, Infrastructure Engineer, Production Engineer

SALARY: up to £70,000 per annum (depending on experience) + Benefits

LOCATION: Remote and Hybrid Working Options Available. You can either work remotely of if you prefer Hybrid working from home and the office in Altrincham, Greater Manchester, North West England

JOB TYPE: Full-Time, Permanent

JOB OVERVIEW

We have a fantastic new job opportunity for a Site Reliability Engineer / Systems Engineer to join a growing technology team focused on delivering reliable, scalable and resilient platforms and services.

As a Site Reliability Engineer/ Systems Engineer you will act as the vital link between operations, end users and backend development teams, ensuring system availability, performance optimisation and effective incident management across live environments.

This Site Reliability Engineer/ Systems Engineer role offers the chance to work with modern cloud technologies, containerisation, observability tools and automation practices, while influencing long-term reliability improvements across business-critical systems.

APPLY TODAY

Ready to make your next career move? Apply Now for our Recruitment Team to review.

DUTIES

Your duties as the Site Reliability Engineer / Systems Engineer include:

Incident Triage and Ownership: Acting as first-line technical escalation for live production issues through to resolution or handover

System Monitoring and Availability: Maintaining high availability, performance and scalability of production platforms and services

Observability Implementation: Managing logging, monitoring, alerting and metrics to proactively identify and resolve issues

Reliability Improvements: Collaborating with development teams to translate operational insights into long-term platform resilience

Automation and Resilience: Supporting automation, incident response and continuous improvement practices

New Service Support: Ensuring new products and features are operable, reliable and scalable from day one

Cross-Team Collaboration: Working with network engineering, operations and support teams to diagnose service issues

Documentation and Reporting: Creating and maintaining runbooks, escalation guides and incident reports

Incident Prioritisation: Balancing customer impact with long-term system health and stability

Security and Compliance: Supporting compliance with security, availability and regulatory frameworks

CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS

ESSENTIAL

Previous experience in a Site Reliability Engineer, DevOps Engineer, Systems Engineer or Operations Engineer role

Experience supporting production services at scale within a DevOps or SRE environment

Strong working knowledge of ISP-related networking concepts including DNS, DHCP, PPPoE, RADIUS and IPv4/IPv6

Experience with observability tools such as Prometheus, Grafana, ELK or Splunk

Hands-on experience with containerisation and orchestration using Docker and Kubernetes

Cloud platform experience, ideally Google Cloud Platform, including automation and scaling practices

Strong Linux administration skills with scripting capability in Bash, Python or similar

Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and source control tools such as GitHub Actions

Understanding of security frameworks and operational resilience best practices

DESIRABLE

Experience within ISP, MSP or telecommunications environments

Familiarity with enterprise IT architectures including OSS and BSS systems

Knowledge of information security frameworks such as ISO27001, NIST or GDPR

Experience with infrastructure automation tools such as Terraform or Ansible

BENEFITS

Smart casual dress code

Free access to gym facilities

Access to a financial wellbeing platform (on successful completion of probationary period)

Access to an employee assistance programme, Virtual GP and Elderly Care support (on successful completion of probationary period)

Access to cycle to work, childcare, and electric vehicle schemes after six months

Brand new office with excellent transport links

Supportive team culture, growth and career progression

HOW TO APPLY

To be considered for this job vacancy, please submit your CV to our Recruitment Team who will review your details. CVs of Job Applicants meeting this requirement will be submitted to our Client for consideration. By submitting your job application to us you are hereby giving us your express consent to submit your details to our Client for this purpose.

JOB REF: AWDO-P14376

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

Ready to lead and still stay hands-on? We re looking for a Cloud Infrastructure Team Lead / Lead Devops Engineer to take charge of our AWS platform, drive automation-first practices, and shape how we deploy, scale, and secure our systems. You will lead a small, capable team, work closely with product squads, and elevate our DevOps game with powerful CI/CD pipelines and generative AI tools for IaC. Role: Lead Devops Engineer, Cloud Infrastructure Team Lead, AWS Infrastructure Engineer, Senior Cloud Engineer, Lead AWS Engineer, Cloud Architect, Lead Cloud Engineer, Site Reliability Engineer etc Salary: £75k - £80k base + Bonus and bens Benefits: 5% pension, 25 days holiday, 2 wellbeing days, Christmas shutdown, private healthcare, life assurance, cinema tickets & more You ll bring deep AWS knowledge, IaC expertise with Terraform and Ansible, and a proven track record leading high-impact cloud projects. You ll understand cloud security and governance inside-out, thrive on performance tuning, and be a confident communicator with solid stakeholder skills. Familiarity with GitHub, WAFs, monitoring tools, and serverless tech like AWS Lambda is key. Bonus points for experience with Windows/Linux servers or AI-enhanced IaC. Own your next big move click apply and lead the cloud your way.

The Business

CommTel Network Solutions is a leading international provider of advanced telecommunications solutions for critical services industries, with a focus on Mining, Resources and Power Utilities.

The Role

The OSS Engineer is responsible for delivering technical expertise across CommTel’s Operational Support Systems portfolio. This role partners closely with customers, sales, development, and support teams to, design, integrate, deploy, test and support mission‑critical OSS solutions for our customers in the UK and Europe.

Key Responsibilities

• Build and maintain strong technical relationships with CommTel OSS customers
• Collaborate with the CommTel Sales team to articulate the value and capability of the technical solution
• Prepare and deliver technical demonstrations of OSS products
• Interpret customer needs and requirements and translate them into detailed technical specifications
• Serve as the technical lead for OSS projects, ensuring quality outcomes and customer satisfaction
• Prepare solution design documents aligned to customer requirements and project scope
• Provide advisory and best‑practice guidance to customers on the effective use of CommTel OSS products
• Perform on-site deployment activities, including installation, patches, and software upgrades
• Conduct verification testing with customers to validate solution adheres to the specifications
• Deliver 3rd‑level technical support, including complex issue diagnosis and resolution
• Undertake troubleshooting across software, systems, integrations, and network layers

Requirements

• Qualifications in Telecom, IT or Engineering
• 5 Years’ experience in OSS solutions
• Deep experience with Network Management Systems (NMS)
• Knowledge of network protocols including TCP/IP, MPLS-TP, and SDH/PDH
• Understanding of metrics driving network performance
• Experience with configuration of networking devices
• Proficiency in scripting languages (Perl, Python, Ansible)
• Experience with network management protocols (SNMP, ICMP, Syslog, NETCONF, Telemetry)
• Administration of Linux and Windows Operating Systems
• Understanding of software application architectures
• Excellent time management and organisational skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

The successful candidate will benefit from:

• Company laptop and phone provided for business use.
• Training and career development.
• Exposure to multidiscipline works.
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program.
• Competitive remuneration
• Opportunity to join an ASX listed Company experiencing significant growth.

We are an inclusive and diverse workplace and would encourage females, and individuals with diverse backgrounds to apply.

If after reviewing this advertisement you feel you are a good fit for the role and meet the listed criteria, please select apply.

Security Administrator

6 months

London - hybrid

Inside IR35 - Umbrella only

Role overview:

• Palo Alto Networks expertise to support and enhance our security operations.
• Palo Alto Networks provides a comprehensive, AI-powered SASE (Secure Access Service Edge) solution known as Prisma SASE. It is designed to converge networking and security into a single cloud-delivered platform to support hybrid workforces and modern, distributed enterprises
• You will be responsible for the administration, configuration, policy management, monitoring, and optimisation of Palo Alto security controls, ensuring secure and resilient network operations across enterprise environments.
• This role is hands-on, need to be comfortable working in complex, regulated, or high-availability environments, partnering with infrastructure, networking, and SOC teams to deliver robust security outcomes.

Key Responsibilities:

Palo Alto Administer, configure, and support Palo Alto NGFWs (PA-Series / VM-Series) including:

• Security policy rules, NAT, zones, routing, interfaces, HA, and objects

• App-ID / User-ID / Content-ID, URL filtering, Anti-Spyware, Vulnerability profiles

• SSL decryption policy management (where applicable) and related operational impacts

• Work closely with Network Engineers, Cloud/Platform teams, and Service Owners

• Support projects such as:

  • Firewall migrations, data centre moves, cloud connectivity, segmentation initiatives
  • Zero Trust or least privilege initiatives
  • Integration with SIEM/SOAR tooling

Required Skills:

• Strong hands-on experience administering Palo Alto NGFWs in enterprise environments
• Proven experience with Panorama for centralised policy and device management
• Understanding of:
  • Network security principles (segmentation, least privilege, L3/L4/L7 filtering)
  • TCP/IP, routing (BGP/OSPF helpful), NAT, VPN concepts
• Skilled troubleshooting ability using logs, packet capture, and CLI diagnostics
• Experience operating within ITIL-style change management and incident processes
• Strong documentation skills and ability to communicate clearly to technical/non-technical stakeholders

Desirable Skills (Nice to Have):

• Palo Alto feature experience:
  • GlobalProtect, site-to-site IPsec VPNs, SSL decryption operations
  • Advanced Threat Prevention tuning, WildFire analysis, DNS Security
• Cloud security/networking exposure:
  • Azure/AWS/GCP, cloud-native firewalls, transit networking
  • VM-Series deployments, Terraform/automation exposure
• SIEM integration experience:
  • Splunk / Sentinel / QRadar log forwarding and use-case support
• Scripting/automation:
  • Python, PowerShell, Ansible, PAN-OS API, IaC patterns
• Experience in regulated environments (finance, healthcare, government, critical infrastructure)

Certifications:

• Palo Alto PCCSA / PCNSA / PCNSE (highly desirable)
• ITIL Foundation (helpful)
• Security certs: CompTIA Security+, CISSP, CCNP Security (nice to have)

Job Title: Data Engineer

Rate: £450 per day inside ir35

Duration: 6 months

Location: Telford/hybrid - (2 days on site)

SC security clearance is required for this role

Job Description:

You should have experience as a Software Engineer delivering within large scale data analytics solutions and the ability to operate at all stages of the software engineering lifecycle, as well as some experience in the following;

Awareness of Devops culture and modern engineering practices
Experience of Agile Scrum based delivery
Proactive in nature, personal drive, enthusiasm, willingness to learn
Excellent communications skills including stakeholder management Have experience in some of the following technologies:

ETL toolset (Talend, Pentaho, SAS DI, Informatica etc)
Database (Oracle, RDS, Redshift, MySQL, Hadoop, Postgres, etc)
Job Scheduling toolset (Job Scheduler, TWS, etc)
Programming and scripting languages (PL/SQL, SQL, Unix, Java, Python, Hive, HiveQL, HDFS, Impala, etc) Must have knowledge of these tools:

ALM Tooling (Jira, Confluence, Bitbucket)
CI/CD toolsets (Gitlab, Jenkins, Ansible)
Data virtualisation tools (Denodo)
Reporting (Pentaho BA, Power BI, Business Objects, Grafana) If you are interested in this role or wish to apply, please feel free to submit your CV

Infrastructure Engineer

Salary: £40,000 - £55,000 plus a strong benefits package
Security Clearance: SC clearance required (with eligibility for DV)
Location - Cheltenham

Role Overview

We’re seeking an Infrastructure Engineer to join an ambitious technology function supporting secure, mission-critical environments for well-known clients. This position offers a broad technical scope, working across on-premise, cloud, and hybrid platforms while helping to evolve infrastructure through automation, modern tooling, and best practice.

You’ll be hands-on, technically curious, and comfortable collaborating with DevOps and security specialists to improve resilience, performance, and scalability across the estate.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, deploy, and maintain physical and virtual server environments
• Administer cloud and hybrid platforms using AWS, Azure, and/or GCP
• Support and troubleshoot enterprise networking technologies including firewalls, VPNs, routing, switching, and load balancing
• Manage identity, access control, and authentication services in line with security standards
• Create and maintain scripts and automation to streamline infrastructure operations
• Implement and support monitoring, logging, and alerting solutions to enhance system reliability
• Maintain backup, disaster recovery, and business continuity capabilities
• Investigate and resolve infrastructure incidents, performing root cause analysis where required
• Work closely with DevOps, cyber security, and application teams on ongoing improvements and project delivery

Skills & Experience

• At least 2 years’ experience in an Infrastructure, Systems, or Platform Engineering role
• Strong administration skills across Windows and/or Linux environments
• Practical experience with virtualisation technologies such as VMware, Hyper-V, or KVM
• Solid understanding of networking fundamentals including DNS, DHCP, TCP/IP, and VLANs
• Scripting ability using tools like PowerShell, Bash, or Python
• Hands-on experience with cloud services, particularly AWS and/or Azure
• Exposure to monitoring and observability platforms such as Splunk, Datadog, or Nagios
• Good understanding of infrastructure security concepts and best practices
• Experience using Infrastructure as Code and automation tools (e.g. Terraform, Ansible, CloudFormation)
• Familiarity with enterprise storage and backup solutions, including SAN/NAS technologies

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

We have different level opportunities in this growing team, so dont shy away if you dont have all the skills.

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

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

What you’ll be doing:

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

What we need from you:

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

It would be great if you had:

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

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

Employment Type: Permanent
Location: Hybrid Fixed: 3 days in Portsmouth OR Salisbury.
Security Clearance Level: Eligible for SC and DV Clearance.
Internal Recruiter: Jane
Salary: To £Dependant on experience
Benefits: 25 days annual leave with the choice to buy additional days, health cash plan, life assurance, pension, and generous flexible benefits fund.

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

Location: Remote with occasional travel

Salary: £40,000 - £52,000 + Benefits

The Role

We’re looking for a technically skilled Cloud Engineering Consultant to design, implement, and manage secure, resilient infrastructure within a high-security cloud services environment for our Cyber Solutions Client. You’ll have the opportunity to work across open-source, Microsoft, hybrid, and public cloud technologies, supporting escalated incidents, driving automation, contributing to projects, and enhancing overall security posture.

You’ll bring deep expertise in one or more areas of cloud engineering while remaining adaptable across the broader technology stack. Curiosity, a drive for continuous improvement, and a passion for staying current with emerging technologies are essential.

Customer satisfaction sits at the heart of this role. You’ll act as a trusted consulting partner, maintaining uptime, ensuring robust security, and delivering high quality technical solutions. Security is a key driver in all decisions, and you’ll play a major part in applying ‘defence-in-depth’ principles.

The Impact You’ll Make

In this role, you will:

• Act as an escalation point for enterprise infrastructure across hardware, applications, and networks
• Work closely with customers and technical specialists to resolve incidents within SLA
• Provide clear incident/problem updates and customer communications
• Support continuous improvement by documenting solutions and updating knowledge bases
• Maintain accurate configuration and asset management records
• Champion a ‘security first’ approach across systems and services
• Take ownership of personal and technical development
• Mentor colleagues and support internal knowledge transfer
• Assist with change evaluation and scheduling
• Play a technical role across customer and internal projects from discovery and design through to implementation
• Become a subject matter expert for key customer accounts and technologies
• Oversee full product lifecycles, from pre-sales and design through to build and ongoing operation
• Support pre-sales activities by helping gather requirements, shaping solutions, and ensuring secure, scalable technical proposals

What You’ll Bring to the Team

You’ll have experience in some of the following areas, with a willingness to learn others as needed:

Technical Skills

• Operating Systems: Linux, FreeBSD, OpenBSD, Microsoft
• Virtualisation: VMware (NSX-T, VCF, VCD), KVM, Hyper-V, Proxmox, Nutanix
• Public Cloud: AWS, Azure
• Automation: Git, Ansible, Terraform
• Scripting: Bash, Python, PowerShell
• Security: VPNs, load balancers, firewalls
• Networking: OSI model, VLANs, L2/L3 configuration
• Protocols: HTTP, DNS, SSL/HTTPS, SMTP
• Understanding of server hardware, including hardware/software RAID
• Experience contributing to technical projects
• Knowledge of data centre operations, processes, and controls
• Working experience in Incident and Problem Management
• Excellent troubleshooting skills

Soft Skills

• A problem solving mindset and analytical thinking
• Strong communicator and collaborative team player
• Passion for cybersecurity and continuous learning
• Ability to perform under pressure in fast paced environments
• Strong organisational and forward planning skills
• Innovative thinker eager to tackle complex challenges

What’s in It for You?

• Flexible working options including hybrid/remote
• Continuous professional development and learning opportunities
• Comprehensive benefits package supporting health, wellbeing, family, and lifestyle - including Private Healthcare, Cash Back Plan, Life Assurance, and Holiday Buy/Sell options

Interested?

Submit your application to learn more about this exciting opportunity.

Reasonable Adjustments:

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

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

+ 2 year project + Mainly remote working + £530 to £575 per day + SC Cleared Key Skills: + Python3 Automation + Ansible, Puppet, Chef Infrastructure Automation Engineer Location: UK | Clearance: SC Required We're looking for an experienced Infrastructure Automation Engineer to support the design, development and delivery of automation solutions for the NSoIT(D) platform. You'll focus on building robust, scalable automation using Python3, Ansible and Bash, working across complex infrastructure and hardware environments. Key Responsibilities Design, build and maintain zero-touch infrastructure automation. Reverse engineer legacy/manual builds into fully automated deployments. Develop production-grade code using Python3, Ansible, Bash. Use Git / Bitbucket for version control and peer reviews. Produce technical documentation and design artefacts. Support system testing and resolve service issues. Work within an Agile delivery environment. Essential Skills & Experience Minimum 12 months hands-on experience (last 3 years) in: Python3 automation development Configuration management (Ansible, Puppet or Chef) Bash scripting Automated deployment of server, network and storage platforms Large-scale infrastructure environments Troubleshooting hardware/software faults Agile delivery Advanced Python experience (e.g. DSC, workflows, bare-metal deployment). One current certification: CCNP / VMware VCP / RHCE / RHCA / OCA (or equivalent). Strong communication and problem-solving skills. Active SC Clearance

Our client, a global organisation, urgently require an experienced Software Engineer to undertake a long term contract, starting immediately.

In order to be successful, you will have the following experience:

• Expert level experience with Red Hat OpenShift , including cluster administration and application
• Strong software engineering background (Python, Java, Go, C#, etc.)
• Experience building and deploying containerisation applications (Kubernetes, OpenShift Operators)
• Active DV Clearance is essential - the role cannot be carried out without this

Within this role, you will be responsible for:

• Design, develop and deploy software solutions within secure OpenShift environments
• Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines compatible with restricted networks
• Engineer containerised applications using best practices for security, scalability, and maintainability
• Configure, administer, and optimise Red Hat OpenShift clusters
• Implement automation using tools such as Ansible, Helm, GitOps, or similar
• Troubleshoot complex platform, container, and application issues in secure settings
• Produce high-quality documentation, architecture diagrams, and technical reports
• Collaborate with security teams to ensure solutions comply with UK Government security standards and accreditation requirements
• Support clients and stakeholders to adopt modern engineering and DevOps practices

This represents an excellent opportunity to secure a long term contract, within a dynamic and high profile organisation.

Our client, a prominent organisation within the Defence and Security sector, is seeking a highly skilled IAC - Orchestration Software Engineer with SC clearance to join their team on a contract basis. This role involves supporting the design, development, and validation of infrastructure automation components that underpin complex military and security systems. You will work at the forefront of automation technology, creating solutions that integrate hardware features and external APIs, ensuring reliable, repeatable deployments within critical environments.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and develop automation modules using Python3, Ansible, Jenkins, Bash, and PowerShell, focusing on hardware components and external services.
• Reverse engineer legacy applications and manual build instructions to craft dynamic, zero-touch automation packages.
• Create high-quality, production-ready code aligned with industry standards and internal policies.
• Utilise version control tools such as GIT and BitBucket for code management and peer reviews.
• Produce detailed design artefacts and support testing activities across the system environment.
• Coordinate with service management to resolve technical issues efficiently.
• Maintain documentation within Atlassian tools like JIRA and Confluence to ensure seamless tracking of tasks and knowledge sharing.
• Collaborate within an agile team environment to deliver reliable infrastructure automation solutions.

Job Requirements:

• Significant experience in developing complex Python3 automation classes for production systems.
• Hands-on experience with configuration management tools such as Ansible, Puppet, or Chef.
• Proficiency in scripting languages like Bash and PowerShell for OS automation.
• Experience deploying server, network, and storage technologies across multiple vendors.
• Ability to troubleshoot hardware or software component failures effectively.
• Knowledge of building or supporting large infrastructure environments.
• Demonstrable experience with advanced Python3 coding features including workflows and desired state configuration.
• At least one relevant professional certification within the last five years, such as CCNP, VMware VCP, RHCE, or OCA.

Desirable Skills & Qualifications:

• Experience working within the Defence or wider public sector, especially with Defence Digital or delivering secure accredited solutions.
• Knowledge of the Atlassian suite-JIRA, Confluence, Bamboo-for task management and documentation.
• Relevant university-level education in Computer Science or a related field.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, and an analytical mindset to solve complex technical problems.
• Holds a valid Security Clearance (SC).

If you have the technical expertise and security clearance to thrive in this specialised environment, we want to hear from you. Apply now to join our client’s forward-thinking team in Defence & Security.

• 2 year project

• Mainly remote working

• 530 to 575 per day

• SC Cleared

Key Skills:

• Python3 Automation

• Ansible, Puppet, Chef

Infrastructure Automation Engineer

Location: UK Clearance: SC Required

We’re looking for an experienced Infrastructure Automation Engineer to support the design, development and delivery of automation solutions for the NSoIT(D) platform. You’ll focus on building robust, scalable automation using Python3, Ansible and Bash, working across complex infrastructure and hardware environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, build and maintain zero-touch infrastructure automation.
• Reverse engineer legacy/manual builds into fully automated deployments.
• Develop production-grade code using Python3, Ansible, Bash.
• Use Git / Bitbucket for version control and peer reviews.
• Produce technical documentation and design artefacts.
• Support system testing and resolve service issues.
• Work within an Agile delivery environment.

Essential Skills & Experience

• Minimum 12 months hands-on experience (last 3 years) in:

  • Python3 automation development
  • Configuration management (Ansible, Puppet or Chef)
  • Bash scripting
  • Automated deployment of server, network and storage platforms
  • Large-scale infrastructure environments
  • Troubleshooting hardware/software faults
  • Agile delivery

• Advanced Python experience (e.g. DSC, workflows, bare-metal deployment).

• One current certification: CCNP / VMware VCP / RHCE / RHCA / OCA (or equivalent).

• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.

• Active SC Clearance

Our client, a key player in the defence and security sector, is seeking an Infrastructure Automation Engineer with SC clearance to support critical infrastructure projects. This contract role involves working within the defence industry to develop, automate, and optimise systems that form the backbone of national security operations. You will be integral to designing and deploying automation components that enhance system reliability and efficiency, using cutting-edge technologies and tools.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support the design, development, and validation of infrastructure automation components for the NSoIT(D) Platform.
• Create production-quality automation scripts and classes using Python3, Ansible, and Bash, focusing on hardware features, services, and configurations.
• Reverse engineer legacy applications and build parameters for reliable zero-touch automation deployment.
• Adhere to industry standards and internal policies, utilising version control tools like GIT and BitBucket.
• Produce and review design artefacts at all development levels.
• Collaborate with wider testing teams and resolve system issues in support of smooth deployment.
• Troubleshoot hardware and software failures within large infrastructure environments.
• Participate in Agile development teams to deliver iterative improvements and solutions.

Job Requirements:

• At least 12 months’ recent hands-on experience in creating complex Python3 automation classes for production systems.
• Experience with configuration management tools such as Ansible, Puppet, or Chef.
• Proficiency in scripting languages, particularly Bash.
• Demonstrable experience deploying server, network, and storage technologies across multiple vendors.
• Understanding of building and supporting large infrastructure environments.
• Strong troubleshooting skills for hardware and software component issues.
• Experience working within Agile development teams.
• Advanced Python3 skills, including workflows, Desired State Configuration, and Bare Metal Deployment.
• Hold a valid Security Clearance (SC).

Desirable Skills and Qualifications:

• Knowledge of the Atlassian toolset (JIRA, Confluence, Bamboo) for project documentation.
• Experience working within the defence sector, particularly with Defence Digital or delivering secure solutions within the UK Public Sector.
• A university degree in Computer Science or a related discipline at Bachelors or Masters level.
• Relevant professional certifications such as CCNP, VMware VCP, RHCA/RHCE, or OCA.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Critical thinking and analytical abilities to propose innovative solutions.

If you have significant experience in infrastructure automation within defence or security environments, and hold SC clearance, this is an excellent opportunity to contribute to vital national projects. Apply now to be part of this critical mission.

Job Title: Data Engineer

Rate: 450 per day inside ir35

Duration: 6 months

Location: Telford/hybrid - (2 days on site)

SC security clearance is required for this role

Job Description:

You should have experience as a Software Engineer delivering within large scale data analytics solutions and the ability to operate at all stages of the software engineering lifecycle, as well as some experience in the following;

• Awareness of Devops culture and modern engineering practices
• Experience of Agile Scrum based delivery
• Proactive in nature, personal drive, enthusiasm, willingness to learn
• Excellent communications skills including stakeholder management

Have experience in some of the following technologies:

• ETL toolset (Talend, Pentaho, SAS DI, Informatica etc)
• Database (Oracle, RDS, Redshift, MySQL, Hadoop, Postgres, etc)
• Job Scheduling toolset (Job Scheduler, TWS, etc)
• Programming and scripting languages (PL/SQL, SQL, Unix, Java, Python, Hive, HiveQL, HDFS, Impala, etc)

Must have knowledge of these tools:

• ALM Tooling (Jira, Confluence, Bitbucket)
• CI/CD toolsets (Gitlab, Jenkins, Ansible)
• Data virtualisation tools (Denodo)
• Reporting (Pentaho BA, Power BI, Business Objects, Grafana)

If you are interested in this role or wish to apply, please feel free to submit your CV.

Windows Site Reliability Engineer 110K Hybrid London

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

Role and Responsibilities:

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

Skills and Experience:

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

Desirable:

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

Package

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

Windows Site Reliability Engineer 110K Hybrid London