Canada Life UK looks after the retirement, investment and protection needs of individuals, families and companies. We help to build better futures for our customers, intermediaries and employees by operating as a modern, agile and welcoming organisation.

Part of Great-West Lifeco, Canada Life UK has been operating in the United Kingdom since 1903. As we continue to modernise our technology estate and strengthen our cloud platforms, we’re investing in experienced engineers who can lead by example and help shape our Azure platform capabilities.

Job Purpose

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

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

What You’ll Do

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

Who You Are

Essential Experience & Skills

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

Desirable Experience

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

Benefits of working at Canada Life

We believe in recognising and rewarding our people, so we offer a competitive salary and benefits package that’s regularly reviewed. As a Canada Life UK colleague, you’ll receive a competitive salary and comprehensive reward package including a generous pension and bonus scheme, along with, income protection, private medical insurance and life assurance. We have a fantastic number of other benefits and support services as well as regular personal and professional development.

How we work at Canada Life

Our culture is unique and incredibly important to us. We care about doing the right thing for our people, customers and community and helping others to build better futures. Our blueprint behaviours shape and influence how we work, and are central to the relationships we have with others. Every day we are encouraged to be more curious, own the outcome, face into things together and find a way forward.

We want colleagues to have rewarding careers with us so we invest in the development of our people, technology and workplaces. That’s why we offer a range of training, flexible working and opportunities to grow and develop.

Diversity and inclusion

Building an inclusive workplace with a diverse workforce where everyone can feel they belong and achieve their potential regardless of gender, ethnicity or any other characteristic is a key commitment for us. We are proud of the progress we’re making in DEI, and we continue for it to be a significant focus.

“At Canada Life we believe in the power of great people from different backgrounds, experiences and perspectives coming together to build better futures. Emerging talent is crucial to our growth and creating an environment that continues to inspire us all.” Nick Harding, Chief People Officer, Canada Life UK

We appreciate that everyone has different work and life responsibilities. We’re happy to discuss flexible working arrangements, including part time, for any of our roles should this be a requirement for you.

An exciting opportunity for a Site Reliability Engineer to join an award-winning, Cambridge-based AI software company at the forefront of machine learning innovation. As a Site Reliability Engineer, you will play a key role in maintaining and enhancing cloud infrastructure, monitoring systems, and deployment processes, ensuring the reliability, scalability, and security of a sophisticated machine learning platform deployed across cloud environments. Location: Cambridge, hybrid working model 3 days in office not easily reachable via public transport from London Salary: Negotiable Requirements for Site Reliability Engineer: Minimum 2:1 degree in Computer Science or a related field 2+ years experience in a DevOps, SRE, Platform Engineering or similar role Experience configuring and using monitoring tools such as Grafana and Prometheus Hands-on experience with cloud infrastructure, ideally GCP (Azure or AWS also considered) Experience with Infrastructure-as-Code tools such as Terraform Experience working with Docker, Kubernetes, and Helm Strong understanding of cloud security and reliability best practices Scripting experience using Python and/or Bash Experience using Git within a professional software development environment Strong problem-solving and analytical skills with a proactive mindset Desirable: Experience responding to and investigating security or reliability incidents in distributed cloud environments Ability to communicate technical challenges to non-technical stakeholders Familiarity with technologies such as NGINX, Flask (Python), React (TypeScript), PostgreSQL, OpenSearch, Valkey, or Keycloak Experience administering Linux-based systems Experience with CI tools such as CircleCI Exposure to information security compliance standards (e.g. ISO 27001) Experience working within Agile development environments Responsibilities for Site Reliability Engineer: Develop and enhance monitoring systems to proactively identify performance, reliability, security, and cost issues Monitor platform performance and communicate insights to engineering teams Support incident response and assist with remediation of platform vulnerabilities Identify, plan, and implement improvements to cloud infrastructure and deployment processes Work closely with engineering teams to support product development and platform scalability Ensure infrastructure and deployments are secure, robust, and aligned with best practices Advocate for effective monitoring and reliability considerations throughout the development lifecycle Support ongoing compliance with information security standards including ISO 27001 What this offers: Working for an award-winning AI software company at the forefront of machine learning innovation A hands-on SRE role with exposure to modern cloud-native technologies and infrastructure The opportunity to work on complex, real-world problems within industrial R&D environments A collaborative, high-calibre engineering team within a growing Cambridge-based business A competitive salary and benefits package Applications: If you are a Site Reliability Engineer looking to develop your career within a cutting-edge AI company, we would love to hear from you. Please send an up-to-date CV via the relevant link. Were committed to creating an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. If you require reasonable adjustments for your application or during the review process, please highlight this by emailing (if this email address has been removed by the job board, full details for contact are available on our website). Keywords: Site Reliability Engineer / SRE / DevOps Engineer / Platform Engineer / Cloud Engineer / Kubernetes / Docker / Terraform / GCP / AWS / Azure / Grafana / Prometheus / CI/CD / Python / Bash / Infrastructure Engineer RedTech Recruitment Ltd focuses on finding roles for Engineers and Scientists. Even if the above role isnt of interest, please visit our website to see our other opportunities. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at RedTech. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status TPBN1\_UKTJ

Job Title: IT Application Support Technician Type: Full-Time Permanent Location: Home-based (UK) + Travel Ref. No.: 1017 Salary: £36-38,000 DoE Working Pattern: 28-day rotating shift pattern. 12-hour day & night shifts (06:00–18:00 / 18:00–06:00). Includes weekends and bank holidays. Are you passionate about solving complex technical problems and keeping critical systems running at peak performance? Join a global leader in intralogistics and be part of a high-impact support team powering cutting-edge warehouse automation across Northern Europe. What Makes This Role Exciting \* Work with advanced automation and logistics systems \* Be part of a global, collaborative team \* Gain exposure to international operations and clients \* Opportunities to travel across the UK and occasionally overseas \* Make a tangible impact on real-world, large-scale systems About the Role As an IT Application Support Technician, you’ll be the first line of defence for advanced automated material handling systems used in major warehouses and distribution centres. Working remotely, you’ll diagnose, troubleshoot, and resolve technical issues - ensuring maximum uptime for mission-critical operations. This is more than a helpdesk role - it's an opportunity to work with sophisticated systems, collaborate internationally, and make a real difference to customer operations. What You’ll Be Doing \* Delivering 1st line technical support via the IT Helpdesk \* Taking ownership and tracking incidents, troubleshooting, and resolving issues \* Diagnosing software, system, and hardware-related problems \* Escalating complex issues and supporting 2nd line investigations \* Analysing system reports to identify improvements \* Creating and maintaining knowledgebase articles \* Communicating confidently with customers in high-impact situations \* Collaborating with international teams to ensure system performance \* Occasionally visiting customer sites when remote resolution isn’t possible What We’re Looking For \* Degree or equivalent in IT, Computer Science, or similar \* Strong SQL knowledge (essential) \* Experience with Linux systems and tools (essential) \* Solid troubleshooting and analytical skills \* Excellent communication—both written and verbal \* Ability to work independently and take initiative Bonus skills (nice to have): \* Java support/development \* XML, PL/SQL, MySQL, Oracle, Bash \* Experience in a commercial support or warehousing environment Ready to take your technical support career to the next level? Apply now and help power the future of logistics. About Us: Wills Consultants is an independent recruitment consultancy specialising in engineering, finance and office professionals. Wills Consultants has an extensive client base that ranges from the thriving SME sector through to national and international PLCs and actively support the Armed Forces Covenant

Azure vPlatform Engineer
Location: London – Hybrid (1 day per week in office)
Salary: £50,000 – £60,000 + Excellent Benefits
Overview
We are partnering with an industry‑leading organisation undergoing an exciting period of transformation and modernisation. Based in central London, they are seeking a skilled Platform Engineer to help shape, build, and evolve their cloud‑native infrastructure. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a collaborative engineering culture where high standards, autonomy, and continuous improvement are genuinely valued.
Key Responsibilities
• Design, build, and maintain cloud infrastructure with Azure, with a strong understanding of architectural reasoning—not just implementation.
• Develop reliable automation and tooling using Python or Bash, producing code suitable for peer review and long‑term maintainability.
• Manage and troubleshoot Linux systems at the OS level, diagnosing issues methodically without reliance on GUIs.
• Implement and maintain Infrastructure as Code using Terraform, CloudFormation, or Pulumi, with a focus on reusable, modular, well‑structured patterns.
• Own and optimise cloud networking components including VPCs, subnets, routing, DNS, security groups, and load balancers.
• Build meaningful observability using CloudWatch, Grafana, or Prometheus—creating dashboards that surface real issues, not vanity metrics.
• Apply strong Git practices within a team environment, including branching strategies, PR reviews, and clean commit hygiene.
• Manage IAM (AWS) or Service Principals (Azure) with a least‑privilege mindset baked into every design.
• Implement secure secrets management using tools such as AWS Secrets Manager, HashiCorp Vault, or Azure Key Vault.
About You
You’ll thrive in this role if you bring:
• Solid experience across core cloud services (Compute, Networking, Storage, IAM, Serverless).
• Practical sysadmin knowledge and an understanding of what’s happening beneath cloud abstractions.
• A methodical, engineering‑led approach to debugging and problem‑solving.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively in a collaborative, supportive, and fun team environment.
Next Steps
If you’re interested in exploring this opportunity further, please send your CV for a confidential conversation

DevOps Engineer (Performance Testing) 6 Months Contract + extension £600 per day (Inside IR35) Remote working Please note active SC Clearance is needed for the role A leading global consultancy is looking for an experienced hybrid devOps and Performance specialist to superhead critical national infrastructure projects. You will essentially ensure the resilience and scalability of a massive cloud-native environment. This is a high-visibility role where you will bridge the gap between infrastructure stability and rigorous performance validation. Key Responsibilities Infrastructure & CI/CD: Design, build, and maintain robust CI/CD pipelines to automate deployment cycles.
Performance Engineering: Lead the charge on system reliability by executing complex performance test runs, identifying bottlenecks, and implementing upgrades.
System Integrity: Proactively monitor the service environment, diagnosing faults within the cloud infrastructure and delivering detailed technical reports.
Collaboration: Work as a core member of the DevOps and Infrastructure teams to ensure seamless environmental upgrades and stability.Essential Skills Cloud Infrastructure: Deep hands-on experience with AWS.
Orchestration: Proven expertise in Kubernetes and containerized environments.
Automation & Scripting: Strong proficiency in Python, Bash, or PowerShell.
CI/CD Tooling: Expert knowledge of Jenkins and Concourse.
Performance Testing: Extensive experience writing test strategies and using tools such as JMeter, K6, Postman, or Swagger.
Infrastructure as Code: Solid experience with Ansible.
Observability: Proficiency with monitoring and logging stacks (Prometheus, Grafana, and ELK).
Testing Philosophy: A background in both manual testing and automated performance validation. 6 Months Contract + extension | £600 per day (Inside IR35) |Remote working Please note active SC Clearance is needed for the role If this seems of interest 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

Lead End-User Engineer - Permanent - Staffordshire / Derbyshire / East Midlands - Hybrid Role

£50,000 to £55,000pa + Pension, Healthcare & Exceptional Benefits

Are you ready to take ownership of a Microsoft Modern Workplace, fast-evolving end-user environment?

With over 200,000+ customers across the UK and Europe, this leading health and welfare organisation is expanding-and they’re looking for a Lead End-User Engineer to drive excellence, shape modern workplace standards, and elevate the colleague technology experience.

The Opportunity:

As the Lead End-User Engineer, you’ll be the technical authority for everything device, identity, and endpoint related. You will define engineering standards across Windows, macOS, iOS, and Android, ensuring all end-user platforms are secure, reliable, and optimised for a seamless colleague experience.

You will have a forte with Builds & Configs, Initiating Policy & Compliance for the roll-out of Remote/ Handheld Devices and Deployment Automation using Intune, Autopilot, JAMF, and MDM…

Proven ability in Application Packaging and deployment (Win32/MSIX, PKG, APK) and you will champion modern management, set the direction for endpoint engineering, and act as the go-to escalation point for complex issues-while helping shape the organisation’s future workplace strategy.

What You’ll Bring:

• Strong 3rd Line Engineering experience across Windows services
• Hands-on expertise with Intune, Autopilot, Azure AD, ENTRA ID
• JAMF, and MDM platforms, macOS, Android, iOS, laptops, and remote devices.
• Proven ability in Application Packaging and deployment (Win32/MSIX, PKG, APK).
• Proven experience with Builds & Configs, Initiating Policy & Compliance for the roll-out of Remote/ Handheld Devices.
• Advanced troubleshooting across device, identity, and network layers.
• Excellent documentation, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills.

What You’ll Own (Key Deliverables):

Engineering Leadership:

• Own and drive builds, configuration, and deployment automation using Intune, Autopilot, JAMF, and MDM.
• Set and maintain engineering standards across all platforms.
• Lead application packaging and manage deployments across all device ecosystems.
• Ensure modern, secure, and consistent endpoint experiences for all users.

Technical Authority:

• Act as the senior escalation point for 2nd & 3rd Line teams.
• Provide leadership during Major Incident scenarios.
• Lead technical investigations, RCA, and long-term remediation initiatives.

Your Core Mission (Key Objectives):

Security, Compliance & Assurance:

• Govern and optimise device compliance policies and configuration profiles.
• Ensure secure, seamless device enrolment.
• Collaborate with Cyber teams to support Conditional Access, vulnerability remediation, and alignment with CE+, DSPT, ISO 27001, and similar frameworks.
• Maintain audit-ready documentation for all builds and policy changes.

Knowledge Sharing & Capability Building:

• Produce high-quality runbooks and documentation for 1st Line teams.
• Mentor and guide engineering colleagues to build a collaborative, proactive technical culture.
• Support onboarding and skill-development of new team members.

Desirable Skills:

• Scripting/automation experience (PowerShell, Bash, etc.)
• Exposure to hybrid environments and modern provisioning.
• Knowledge of CE+, DSPT, ISO 27001, and similar governance frameworks.

Ready to Take the Lead? Call Experis IT today on 0121 712 8715

Infrastructure Design Engineer + 6 month contract + Fully remote workinh + Up to £520 per day + SC Cleared role Key Skills: + Strong background in Wintel Infrastructure + AD, Exchange, GPO, DNS/DHCP + Automation Overview:
Are you a skilled Infrastructure Engineer ready to make a strategic impact within a dynamic environment? We are seeking a highly motivated professional to join our team on a pivotal contract, focusing on designing and deploying scalable, secure, and efficient infrastructure solutions. This role offers the opportunity to work remotely within a collaborative setting, supporting critical systems that drive operational excellence. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and possess a passion for innovative infrastructure design, this is your chance to contribute to high-stakes projects with a leading organization. Required Skills: Proven experience in developing scalable and efficient system architectures
Strong automation skills for deployment, configuration, and management of applications
Proficiency in monitoring system performance and proactively resolving issues
Deep understanding of security standards and regulatory compliance
Excellent collaboration skills, working closely with development, QA, and operations teams
Technical expertise in Kubernetes, containers, and Azure cloud platform
Active SC clearance (MOD SC clearance preferred) and sole UK nationalityNice to Have Skills: Experience with additional cloud platforms or infrastructure tools
Knowledge of scripting languages such as PowerShell, Bash, or Python
Familiarity with DevOps practices and CI/CD pipelinesPreferred Education and Experience: Relevant degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field
Demonstrated experience in infrastructure design and deployment, ideally 3+ years in a similar roleOther Requirements: Must hold active SC clearance and be a sole UK national
Ability to work remotely and independently
Willingness to undergo additional vetting processes, which may extend onboarding time

DevSecOps Security Engineer - AWS, Cloud, Security Cambridge / Hybrid - £80,000 - £100,000 (DOE) About the Company A rare opportunity to join one of Cambridge’s leading AI innovators, a business shaping the future of intelligent automation and rapidly outpacing its competitors. This is a chance to be part of a high‑growth technical environment where engineering excellence and security maturity sit at the heart of the organisation’s ambitions.
Role Overview We are seeking a DevSecOps Security Engineer to help elevate security across cloud platforms, delivery tooling, and production environments. You’ll play a central role in embedding modern defensive practices, advancing automation, and strengthening engineering resilience across the organisation. This position requires being on‑site in Cambridge three days per week, so applicants should be comfortable with a regular hybrid working pattern. Platform Security & Automation
* Introduce protective validation steps throughout software delivery workflows, covering code quality, open‑source components, and container images.
* Engineer automated mechanisms that streamline compliance reporting and reduce operational overhead.
* Enforce policy‑driven safeguards within infrastructure deployment processes.
* Improve credential management approaches and mature access governance practices.
Exposure Management & Technical Controls
* Assist in reviewing weaknesses across applications and infrastructure and support risk‑based prioritisation.
* Partner with engineering teams to resolve issues efficiently and pragmatically.
* Refine detection tooling by tuning logic and reducing unnecessary or inaccurate alerts.
Operational Readiness & Observability
* Strengthen visibility across systems through improved log pipelines, alerting pathways, and monitoring strategies.
* Contribute to updating response guidelines, runbooks, and incident‑handling materials.
* Support initiatives aimed at enhancing defensive posture and operational robustness across platforms.
Core Requirements
* Strong experience in DevSecOps, cloud security, or infrastructure security functions.
* Hands‑on knowledge of modern CI/CD pipelines and automation tooling.
* Proven background securing AWS environments (Azure or GCP is also valuable).
* Practical experience with security scanning, vulnerability tooling, and tuning to improve accuracy.
* Proficiency in automation or scripting languages such as Python or Bash.
* Experience delivering infrastructure through IaC tooling such as Terraform or CloudFormation.
Preferred Background & Additional Capabilities
* Knowledge of securing containerised environments and orchestration platforms.
* Experience working within assurance‑focused frameworks including ISO 27001, SOC 2, or NIST.
* Familiarity with automated governance and policy‑driven cloud controls.
* Exposure to investigative, detection, or security operations workflows.
Qualifications That Would Be Beneficial
* Industry security certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CCSP, or GSEC.
* Cloud‑focused qualifications like AWS Security Specialty, AWS Solutions Architect, Azure Security Engineer Associate, or Google Professional Cloud Security Engineer.
* DevOps and automation‑related certifications such as Terraform Associate, CKA/CKAD, or Kubernetes Security Specialist (CKS).
* Compliance and governance accreditations including ISO 27001 Lead Implementer/Lead Auditor, CompTIA Security+, or NIST‑aligned training.
* Relevant computing or cybersecurity degree (BSc/MSc) or equivalent practical experience. Keywords DevSecOps, Cloud Security, AWS, Azure, GCP, CI/CD, Secure Software Delivery, Static Analysis, Dynamic Analysis, Dependency Scanning, Container Security, Kubernetes Security, Infrastructure as Code, Terraform, CloudFormation, Pipeline Security, Cloud Governance, Policy as Code, Secrets Management, Identity and Access Management, Vulnerability Remediation, Threat Detection, Observability, Logging, Automation Engineering, Python, Bash, Zero Trust, Security Hardening, Cloud Monitoring, Least Privilege, Compliance Automation, Security Orchestration About Adecco
Adecco is acting as an Employment Agency. We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We are on the client’s supplier list for this role

Python Systems Developer required by a growing and highly innovative technology company located in Staines This is a fantastic opportunity to join a collaborative engineering environment, working on mission-critical systems that underpin a global product offering.

This role would suit someone with a strong background in Linux and Python development, ideally coming from an operational or hosting environment, who is looking to transition into a more structured systems development position.

The Python Systems Developer will be responsible for the design, development, deployment, and ongoing maintenance of systems that support core business operations and product infrastructure. These systems are business-critical and play a key role in day-to-day service delivery.

You’ll work closely with cross-functional teams including Software Engineering, Architecture, Systems, and Support, contributing to a highly collaborative and agile environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain scalable systems and automation tooling
• Develop robust Python-based solutions to support core infrastructure
• Collaborate with internal teams to deliver reliable and efficient solutions
• Implement automation to streamline operational processes
• Contribute to infrastructure capacity planning and optimisation
• Ensure systems remain stable, secure, and high-performing

Skills & Experience Required

• Strong commercial experience with Python
• Solid background working with Linux environments
• Experience with automation and CI/CD tools e.g. GitLab CI, Ansible, Terraform
• Scripting experience e.g. Bash, Shell, PHP, or Perl
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work collaboratively

Desirable Experience

• AWS multi-region / multi-account environments
• Kubernetes and Helm
• High availability / distributed systems
• Large-scale web applications
• Exposure to coding standards and collaborative development practices

The Company

Our client is a well-established yet fast-moving technology business, known for delivering high-performance solutions in a demanding, large-scale environment. They offer a supportive culture, opportunities for progression, and exposure to modern technologies and engineering practices.

Spectrum IT Recruitment (South) Limited is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced Cloud & Network Administrator to join our growing customer as they expand their IT division. This senior-level role is responsible for the design, implementation, and ongoing management of our cloud infrastructure and enterprise network environments.

Key Responsibilities

Cloud Infrastructure Management

• Design, deploy and manage cloud environments across Azure and Oracle Cloud platforms
• Administer cloud-native services including virtual machines, containers, serverless functions and managed databases
• Implement and maintain infrastructure-as-code (IaC)

Network Administration

• Design, implement and maintain enterprise network infrastructure including LAN, WAN and (site-to-site) VPNs
• Administer and configure firewalls, routers, switches, and load balancers (Cisco, Sophos, Palo Alto or similar)
• Manage DNS, DHCP and IP address management (IPAM) across all environments
• Oversee network performance monitoring, troubleshooting and capacity planning
• Manage BGP, OSPF and VLAN configurations in complex multi-site environments
• Implement and maintain network segmentation, zero-trust architecture principles and micro-segmentation

Automation & DevOps Integration

• Develop and maintain automation scripts using PowerShell, Python or Bash to streamline operations
• Contribute to GitOps practices and maintain version-controlled infrastructure configurations
• Implement monitoring and alerting solutions (e.g. Datadog, Prometheus, Grafana)

Essential Requirements

• Hands-on experience in cloud and network administration
• Deep expertise in at least one major cloud platform: Microsoft Azure (preferred), Oracle Cloud, AWS or GCP
• Strong knowledge of enterprise networking protocols: BGP, OSPF, MPLS, VLANs, QoS
• Experience with firewall administration and network security policy management

Cloud & Network Administrator

We are working with a globally recognised, high-growth technology business within the transport sector to recruit an experienced Systems Engineer - Linux based in Ashby-de-la-Zouch.

This is a technically varied job suited to someone who enjoys hands-on work across both software and hardware, with a genuine interest in connected vehicle and transport systems. Long-term, the role carries a clear progression pathway to Senior Systems Engineer as the team continues to grow.

Responsibilities of the Systems Engineer - Linux job based in Ashby-de-la-Zouch:

• Configuring, maintaining, and troubleshooting Linux-based and embedded systems
• Managing and optimising network infrastructure including routers, switches, and wireless devices
• Implementing and deploying VPN technologies, with a focus on WireGuard
• Interacting with cloud services across Azure and AWS environments
• Performing batch configuration across multiple field-deployed devices
• Conducting hardware setup, fault diagnosis, and functional testing
• Producing engineering drawings, wiring diagrams, and system schematics
• Delivering remote support and software deployments to field engineers and end users

Skills and experience required for the Systems Engineer - Linux job based in Ashby-de-la-Zouch:

• Strong working knowledge of Linux administration - this is essential
• Solid understanding of IP networking, routing, firewalls, and subnetting
• Hands-on experience configuring and troubleshooting routers and network appliances
• Experience with hardware testing, system validation, and quality assurance
• Ability to produce clear engineering drawings (Visio, Draw.Io, or CAD)
• Experience providing remote technical support and distributed deployments
• Strong analytical thinking and communication skills
• Background in automotive, telecommunications, or a similar technical sector is advantageous

Desirable but not essential skills:

• Experience with transportation tech: DVR/NVR systems, passenger WiFi, counting sensors, or on-board displays
• Knowledge of OpenWRT or embedded Linux firmware development
• Scripting skills in Bash or Python for automation tasks
• Exposure to IoT, edge networking, or vehicle-based connectivity
• Familiarity with WireGuard or other modern VPN technologies

If this Systems Engineer - Linux job based in Ashby-de-la-Zouch could be of interest, send your CV to (url removed) or call Ben on (phone number removed) for more details.

Senior Automation Engineer
Location: Outskirts of Edinburgh (flexible work pattern and compressed week)
Contract: 12 Month FTC
Hours: 37 hours per week

Overview
We are working with a leading advanced manufacturing and defence organisation seeking a Senior Automation Engineer to deliver innovative automation solutions across complex production environments.

This role offers the opportunity to lead end-to-end automation projects, driving improvements in efficiency, quality, and safety within highly regulated industries.

The Role
You will be responsible for the design, development, and implementation of automated manufacturing systems, supporting projects from concept through to commissioning.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and develop automated systems including PLCs, robotics, and SCADA
• Lead full lifecycle automation projects to improve cycle time, cost, and safety
• Program and optimise PLCs (Siemens, Allen Bradley), robots (Fanuc, ABB, Kuka), and HMI/SCADA systems
• Commission robotic cells and assembly systems, ensuring compliance with industry standards (e.g. ISO 9001 / AS9100)
• Integrate shop-floor systems with MES and ERP platforms
• Develop automated workflows and manufacturing recipes (ISA-88 / ISA-95)
• Support data-driven manufacturing through KPI dashboards and reporting
• Conduct root cause analysis and drive continuous improvement

Skills & Experience

• Degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Controls or similar)
• Proven experience in industrial automation within manufacturing environments
• Strong knowledge of PLC programming (Siemens S7 / TIA Portal preferred) and robotics
• Experience integrating MES (e.g. Syncade, Opcenter) and ERP systems
• Familiarity with industrial communication protocols (e.g. OPC UA, Ethernet/IP)
• Experience working in regulated industries such as Life Sciences, Aerospace & Defence, or FMCG

Desirable

• Programming/scripting skills (Python, Java, C++, PowerShell or Bash)
• Experience with SQL, XML, or database systems
• Exposure to Infrastructure as Code or modern automation tooling

Excellent opportunity for a C++ Developer to join a cutting-edge engineering team working on advanced national security and defence solutions. This environment blends the agility and innovation of a start-up with the stability and backing of a major organisation, enabling engineers to work on highly complex and meaningful projects.

The role offers full involvement across the product lifecycle, from early-stage research through to deployment, within fast-paced project timelines. Work spans a wide range of domains including space, underwater systems, and government-led programmes. The team includes specialists from a variety of disciplines, many with research-heavy backgrounds, creating a strong R&D-driven culture.

Whats on offer

• Salary: £55,000 £65,000
• Fully onsite working in Gloucester
• Work on highly innovative, mission-critical projects
• Broad exposure across multiple technical domains
• Strong personal development and progression opportunities
• Collaborative environment with world-class engineers
• High retention driven by variety and career growth
• Benefits Pack
• Plus more

What you need

• Proven experience in C++ development with modern standards
• Strong Linux development knowledge (kernel, drivers, build tools)
• Understanding of networking and protocols (TCP/IP, DNS, HTTP etc.)
• Experience with performance-focused and concurrent systems
• Familiarity with Agile methodologies and tooling
• Additional programming or scripting experience (Python, Bash, etc.)
• Strong problem-solving and system troubleshooting skills
• Please note that this role is subject to high level security clearances as such candidates must be willing and eligible

Excellent opportunity for a Senior C++ Developer to take a leading role in delivering advanced software solutions within a highly technical and innovative environment. This position offers the chance to work on complex systems that support national security and defence, within a team that combines deep technical expertise with cutting-edge research.

The organisation operates with a start-up mindset while benefiting from significant backing, enabling ambitious and varied projects across domains such as space, defence, and secure communications. The role includes end-to-end ownership across the development lifecycle, mentoring opportunities, and involvement in shaping technical direction within agile teams.

Whats on offer

• Salary: £60,000 £75,000
• Fully onsite working in Manchester
• Leadership opportunities within high-performing teams
• Exposure to advanced R&D and complex engineering challenges
• Varied project work across multiple sectors
• Strong career progression and personal development pathways
• Opportunity to work alongside highly skilled, multidisciplinary teams
• Benefits Pack
• Plus more

What you need

• Extensive C++ development experience (modern standards)
• Strong Linux development expertise
• Deep understanding of networking protocols and systems
• Experience designing high-performance, scalable solutions
• Background working in Agile teams and mentoring others
• Knowledge of complementary technologies (Python, Bash, etc.)
• Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving skills
• Please note this role is subject to high level UK Security Clearance checks as such candidates must be willing and eligible

We’re supporting a North East-based, tech-driven organisation that’s continuing to invest in its engineering platform following a wide-ranging digital transformation. With the core platform now live, the emphasis has moved to strengthening, securing, and scaling a modern cloud environment.

This role sits within an experienced platform team and offers genuine ownership across Azure, Kubernetes, and automation. It’s well suited to someone who enjoys working close to production systems and improving how things run day to day.

The role

You’ll play a key part in shaping and running the cloud platform, with responsibilities including:

Building and evolving Azure cloud infrastructure with a focus on security, availability, and cost efficiency

Managing environments through Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, ARM/Bicep, YAML)

Taking full ownership of production Kubernetes (AKS) , including Helm and configuration management

Creating and improving CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps

Supporting monitoring, reliability, and operational readiness

Working alongside engineers to embed better DevOps and platform practices

Contributing to security, observability, and continuity planning

What they’re looking for

Proven experience in an Azure-focused DevOps or platform engineering role

Hands-on Terraform experience used in live environments

Strong Kubernetes knowledge, ideally supporting production workloads

Familiarity with the Azure Cloud Adoption Framework

Comfortable owning systems end-to-end rather than working in narrow silos

A collaborative approach and willingness to get stuck in

Useful additions (not essential)

DevSecOps exposure

Cloud cost management / FinOps awareness

Understanding of .NET / C# based platforms

Scripting with PowerShell, Bash or Python

Experience with observability and monitoring tools

Interest in using AI tools to improve engineering productivity

Working setup & culture

Hybrid working with a flexible, trust-based approach

Supportive, inclusive environment with strong peer recognition

A team that values autonomy, learning, and continuous improvement

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£42000 - 58,000 GBP

Hybrid Working, Holidays, Benefits Package

Hybrid WORKING

Location: Newcastle Upon Tyne, North East - United Kingdom Type: Permanent

DevOps Engineer

Newcastle

Up to £58,000

S/C Clearable

A Leading multinational consulting company is hiring a content designer to join the team on a permanent basis.

What you’ll have the opportunity to do:
• Design and support environments used by development teams
• Build automation to connect systems and streamline processes
• Implement and manage CI/CD pipelines for faster delivery
• Introduce and maintain tools for testing, quality, and performance
• Track system health and resolve issues using monitoring tools

About The Candidate

The right DevOps Engineer should have:
• Practical experience building and running CI/CD pipelines
• Strong knowledge of infrastructure automation (e.g. Terraform, AWS CDK)
• Experience working with cloud platforms and virtual environments
• Comfortable working with Linux and writing scripts (e.g. Python, Bash)
• Understanding of APIs and modern software delivery practices

Nice to Have:
• Experience guiding teams on DevOps ways of working
• Knowledge of system design or technical architecture
• Experience with networking or performance testing
• Ability to improve and scale DevOps processes
• Enjoy working in fast-moving, team-based environments

What’s in it for you?
• Salary from £42,000 to £58,000
• 25 Days holiday per annum
• Extensive benefits package
• Continuous training provided for career progression
• Health and Wellbeing assurances
• Hybrid Working

To hear more about the DevOps Engineer role contact Daire McIlhatton at

£45,000 - £70,000 GBP

Hybrid WORKING

Location: Leeds / London / Manchester , Central London, Greater London - United Kingdom Type: Permanent

Cloud Engineer

Location: Leeds / London / Manchester (Hybrid - minimum 3 days per week on-site)

Clearance: Must be eligible for UK Security Clearance (SC)

Type: Permanent

Salary: £45,000 - £70,000

About the Role of Cloud Engineer

Are you an experienced Cloud Engineer who thrives on solving complex technical challenges and wants to work with cutting-edge cloud technologies?

This is an exciting opportunity to join a highly skilled engineering team supporting critical national programmes that help keep the UK safe.

You will work as part of collaborative, autonomous DevOps teams, building cloud-native systems on AWS that directly support mission-critical capabilities.

Expect exposure to a wide range of projects, modern tooling, large-scale platforms, and the freedom to influence technology choices.

This role offers the chance to work across the full delivery lifecycle-designing, developing, deploying, and maintaining services-while being fully supported by a broad engineering community dedicated to continuous learning and innovation.

Key Responsibilities of the Cloud Engineer

• Design, build, deploy and maintain applications and services on AWS
• Contribute to technical decision-making and cloud architecture discussions
• Develop solutions using AWS best practice, cloud-native tooling, and serverless technologies
• Implement Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using tools such as CloudFormation, CDK or Terraform
• Collaborate with end-users and stakeholders to deliver secure, scalable systems
• Support CI/CD automation pipelines and modern DevOps workflows
• Work within agile delivery teams (Scrum, Kanban, SAFe, etc.)
• Continuously learn, experiment, and adopt new technologies

Essential Skills & Experience of the Cloud Engineer

• Strong hands-on AWS expertise; comfortable acting as a subject matter expert
• Proficiency with key AWS services (e.g., EC2, ECS, EKS, S3, Lambda, RDS, KMS, ELB, SNS, SQS, IAM)
• Scripting experience (Shell, Bash or Python)
• Coding experience in at least one AWS Lambda-compatible language
• Experience with IaC tools (CloudFormation, CDK, Terraform)
• Familiarity with version control systems (Git, Mercurial, Perforce)
• Strong communication, problem-solving skills, and eagerness to learn
• Experience working in Agile environments

Desirable Skills of the Cloud Engineer

• AWS Associate certification (Solutions Architect, Developer, or DevOps)
• Microservices and API design experience
• Containerisation and orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes, ECS, EKS)
• Knowledge of AWS monitoring, observability, and FinOps principles
• CI/CD tooling experience (Jenkins, Bamboo, TeamCity, Bitbucket)
• Automated testing frameworks
• Working knowledge of Linux, networking, and firewalls

Security Clearance

Due to the nature of the work, candidates must be eligible and willing to obtain UK Security Clearance (SC).

You do not need to hold clearance to apply.

What’s on Offer for the Cloud Engineer

• Hybrid working with flexible hours
• 25 days annual leave plus buy/sell options
• Comprehensive benefits package including private medical & dental
• Competitive pension scheme
• Cycle-to-work and other lifestyle benefits
• Annual bonus scheme
• Dedicated Career Manager for progression and development
• Access to extensive training platforms (e.g., online learning, certifications)
• Supportive, inclusive engineering culture with strong diversity networks

£80,000 - £100,000 GBP

Hybrid WORKING

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

Cloud DevOps Engineer

Location: Bristol / London (Hybrid - minimum 3 days per week on-site)

Employment Type: Permanent

Security Clearance: Eligibility for UK Security Clearance (SC) required

Salary: £80,000 - £100,000

About the Role of Cloud DevOps Engineer

Are you an experienced Cloud Engineer with a passion for AWS and a drive to solve complex technical challenges?

Join a specialist digital and intelligence organisation working at the forefront of national security, where you’ll engineer cloud-native solutions that directly support mission-critical capabilities.

In this role, you will work within empowered DevOps teams to design, build, deploy and maintain applications and services on AWS.

You’ll collaborate closely with end-users, experiment with new technologies, and influence architectural decisions.

This is a high-impact position where your work will contribute to the safety, resilience and digital advantage of the UK.

What You’ll Be Doing as a Cloud DevOps Engineer

• Designing and delivering secure, scalable systems on AWS
• Developing and maintaining applications using modern cloud-native services
• Applying Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) approaches using CloudFormation, CDK or Terraform
• Writing clean, maintainable code in at least one Lambda-compatible language
• Scripting automation tasks using Shell, Bash or Python
• Supporting CI/CD pipelines and DevOps tooling to optimise delivery
• Monitoring, troubleshooting and improving cloud operations and observability
• Working in agile teams using Scrum, Kanban, SAFe or related frameworks
• Collaborating with stakeholders to enhance system performance and reliability
• Continuously learning and adapting to new tools, patterns and technologies

Essential Experience of the Cloud DevOps Engineer

• Strong hands-on experience with AWS, ideally as a subject matter expert
• Solid understanding of key AWS services (e.g., EC2, ECS, EKS, S3, Lambda, RDS, KMS, ELB, SNS, SQS, IAM)
• Experience with IaC tooling (CloudFormation, CDK, Terraform)
• Proficiency in scripting (Shell, Bash, Python)
• Coding experience in at least one AWS Lambda-compatible language
• Familiarity with version control systems (Git, Mercurial, Perforce)
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills
• Experience working within agile delivery environments

Desirable Experience of the Cloud DevOps Engineer

• AWS Associate-level certification (Architect, Developer, DevOps)
• Microservices and API design knowledge
• Experience with Docker, Kubernetes, ECS, EKS
• Understanding of monitoring, observability and FinOps in cloud environments
• CI/CD experience (Jenkins, Bamboo, Bitbucket, TeamCity)
• Automated testing frameworks
• Linux, networking, routing and firewall knowledge

Security Requirements

Due to the nature of the work, applicants must be eligible to obtain UK Security Clearance (SC).

You do not need to already hold clearance to apply.

What You’ll Receive as a Cloud DevOps Engineer

• Hybrid working with flexible hours
• 25 days annual leave plus options to buy, sell or carry over
• Comprehensive benefits including private medical & dental care
• Competitive pension scheme
• Cycle-to-work and lifestyle benefits
• Annual performance bonus
• Dedicated Career Manager for progression and development
• Access to high-quality training platforms and certification support
• Inclusive, supportive culture with active diversity and wellbeing networks

£75000 GBP

Hybrid WORKING

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

Senior Cyber Operations Analyst

Location: London (hybrid)

Salary: Up to £75,000 + on-call compensation

We are seeking an accomplished Senior Cyber Operations Analyst to join a high-performing Blue Team operating at the forefront of modern security operations. This is a technical role suited to an experienced analyst with strong engineering instincts, hands-on coding capabilities, and a deep understanding of incident response, detection engineering, and adversary tradecraft.

This position includes approximately one week per month of on-call availability for high-priority incident response. Additional compensation is provided, and frequency may vary by client.

We are looking for a senior analyst who brings curiosity, technical depth, and a proactive mindset. This role is ideal for someone who has likely grown from an engineering background and can write scripts (Python, Bash) to automate, enhance, and refine detection and response workflows. Experience with Splunk, SIEM operations, cloud endpoints, networks, and detection engineering will be highly advantageous.

NOTE: Candidates for this role must be eligible for UK SC Clearance.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and optimise detection content (primarily within Splunk SIEM) to identify threats across cloud, endpoint, and network environments.
• Collaborate across security functions to identify gaps in logging, alerting, and detection coverage aligned to business risk.
• Improve SecOps processes by recommending enhanced logging, identifying trends, and driving operational optimisation.
• Conduct security monitoring, alert triage, and continuous improvement of detection rules (core hours 9:00-17:30 on rotation).
• Lead and support incident response investigations, ensuring high-quality documentation and escalation.
• Mentor and support junior analysts, providing guidance, coaching, and technical oversight.
• Serve as a technical SME on client engagements; present findings and recommendations to senior stakeholders.
• Participate in alert testing, readiness exercises, and incident response tabletop sessions.
• Stay current on emerging threat intelligence, attacker techniques, and relevant research.

Required Experience & Attributes

• 3+ years experience as a Cyber Security Operations Analyst
• Familiarity with threat intelligence frameworks and methodologies
• Detection engineering and alert development expertise.
• Strong scripting or programming skills (Python, Bash, C/C++, Java).
• Solid grounding in cybersecurity fundamentals: network security, cloud security, cryptography, forensics.
• Understanding of common network protocols and attacker abuse patterns.
• Awareness of current APT groups and their TTPs.
• Knowledge of analysis techniques for Windows and/or Linux environments.

If you are a technically driven senior analyst ready to advance a modern Blue Team capability, apply today.

Canada Life UK looks after the retirement, investment and protection needs of individuals, families and companies. We help to build better futures for our customers, intermediaries and employees by operating as a modern, agile and welcoming organisation.

Part of Great-West Lifeco, Canada Life UK has been operating in the United Kingdom since 1903. As we continue to modernise our technology estate and strengthen our cloud platforms, we’re investing in experienced engineers who can lead by example and help shape our Azure platform capabilities.

Job Purpose

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

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

What You’ll Do

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

Who You Are

Essential Experience & Skills

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

Desirable Experience

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

Benefits of working at Canada Life

We believe in recognising and rewarding our people, so we offer a competitive salary and benefits package that’s regularly reviewed. As a Canada Life UK colleague, you’ll receive a competitive salary and comprehensive reward package including a generous pension and bonus scheme, along with, income protection, private medical insurance and life assurance. We have a fantastic number of other benefits and support services as well as regular personal and professional development.

How we work at Canada Life

Our culture is unique and incredibly important to us. We care about doing the right thing for our people, customers and community and helping others to build better futures. Our blueprint behaviours shape and influence how we work, and are central to the relationships we have with others. Every day we are encouraged to be more curious, own the outcome, face into things together and find a way forward.

We want colleagues to have rewarding careers with us so we invest in the development of our people, technology and workplaces. That’s why we offer a range of training, flexible working and opportunities to grow and develop.

Diversity and inclusion

Building an inclusive workplace with a diverse workforce where everyone can feel they belong and achieve their potential regardless of gender, ethnicity or any other characteristic is a key commitment for us. We are proud of the progress we’re making in DEI, and we continue for it to be a significant focus.

“At Canada Life we believe in the power of great people from different backgrounds, experiences and perspectives coming together to build better futures. Emerging talent is crucial to our growth and creating an environment that continues to inspire us all.” Nick Harding, Chief People Officer, Canada Life UK

We appreciate that everyone has different work and life responsibilities. We’re happy to discuss flexible working arrangements, including part time, for any of our roles should this be a requirement for you.

Senior Automation Engineer Location: Outskirts of Edinburgh (flexible work pattern and compressed week) Contract: 12 Month FTC Hours: 37 hours per week Overview We are working with a leading advanced manufacturing and defence organisation seeking a Senior Automation Engineer to deliver innovative automation solutions across complex production environments. This role offers the opportunity to lead end-to-end automation projects, driving improvements in efficiency, quality, and safety within highly regulated industries. The Role You will be responsible for the design, development, and implementation of automated manufacturing systems, supporting projects from concept through to commissioning. Key Responsibilities \* Design and develop automated systems including PLCs, robotics, and SCADA \* Lead full lifecycle automation projects to improve cycle time, cost, and safety \* Program and optimise PLCs (Siemens, Allen Bradley), robots (Fanuc, ABB, Kuka), and HMI/SCADA systems \* Commission robotic cells and assembly systems, ensuring compliance with industry standards (e.g. ISO 9001 / AS9100) \* Integrate shop-floor systems with MES and ERP platforms \* Develop automated workflows and manufacturing recipes (ISA-88 / ISA-95) \* Support data-driven manufacturing through KPI dashboards and reporting \* Conduct root cause analysis and drive continuous improvement Skills & Experience \* Degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Controls or similar) \* Proven experience in industrial automation within manufacturing environments \* Strong knowledge of PLC programming (Siemens S7 / TIA Portal preferred) and robotics \* Experience integrating MES (e.g. Syncade, Opcenter) and ERP systems \* Familiarity with industrial communication protocols (e.g. OPC UA, Ethernet/IP) \* Experience working in regulated industries such as Life Sciences, Aerospace & Defence, or FMCG Desirable \* Programming/scripting skills (Python, Java, C++, PowerShell or Bash) \* Experience with SQL, XML, or database systems \* Exposure to Infrastructure as Code or modern automation tooling