At T V S D we are passionate about technology. Innovations impact our daily lives in countless ways, and we are dedicated to being a part of that progress. We test, we audit, we inspect, we advise. We never stop challenging ourselves for the safety of society and its people. We breathe technology, we strive for professional excellence, and we leave a mark. We take the future into our hands. We are T V S D.

We are looking for an IoT/IIoT cybersecurity engineer, in a hybrid home and laboratory position, headquartered in the UK to strengthen our IOT cybersecurity team. Your primary objective will be to deliver cybersecurity assessment and certification evaluation of products and components. Examples of the tasks, include, but are not limited to; assessment to latest cybersecurity standards, penetration testing (IoT and WebApp), threat modelling, firmware investigation, code analysis etc.

This service will be provided to external clients, who will predominantly be manufacturers of wired and wireless IoT/IIoT devices. You will be part of a dynamic, professional global team whose core values include operating with integrity, being solutions orientated and being committed to building and sustaining long-term relationships with our customers.

You will regularly engage with customers and attend to customer requirements and, using your technical expertise, you will contribute to the development and scaling of a robust product certification framework. Your role will include testing products as well as contributing to the development of an evolving and dynamic cyber assessment service.

Main Duties & Responsibilities:

• Perform assessments to the latest cybersecurity regulations, standards and guidelines
• Perform security reviews and testing of IOT hardware devices, including application design, embedded software, web applications, web services and mobile applications to bespoke test programs and the latest regulatory cybersecurity requirements
• Hardware penetration testing
• Skilled in the use of the appropriate software tools used in assessments and penetration
• Engage with customers, understand their products and assessment requirements, and define bespoke test programs based upon our customer needs
• Actively contribute to the development of the TUV SUD security program with a focus on IIoT/IoT devices.
• Participate and contribute on global cybersecurity regulatory standards committees
• Provide training to customers on the interpretation of regulatory standards and best practice
• Fluent written and spoken English (other language skills would be desirable).

Essential Criteria:

• Relevant Cybersecurity qualification, preferably a cybersecurity degree (BSc/MSc/PhD) or equivalent cybersecurity qualification
• Experience in a penetration testing (SW/HW) or similar offensive security
• A commitment to customer service excellence.
• Strong analytical skills and efficient problem solving.
• Ability to work unsupervised, under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Creative with strong commitment to quality and excellence.

Desirable Criteria:

• Assessment experience to EN (Apply online only), EN 18031-x series of standards, NIST 8259, NIST CSF, etc
• Additional cybersecurity credentials such as OWASP, OSCP, CISSP etc
• Knowledge of security architecture design and applying regulatory guidance on cybersecurity assessment methodologies for risk management.
• Practical knowledge with the development and implementation of electronic, network, or data security related controls (encryption, digital signatures, secure boot, access control, password management).
• Understanding how to implement security activities such as vulnerability and patch management, threat intelligence etc.
• Hands-on practical knowledge with reverse engineering and/or vulnerability testing tools and techniques.
• Experience in common scripting languages such as Python, Ruby, LUA, Powershell or BASH and at least one development language e.g. Java, C, C# or similar would benefit the role.
• Experience in product development and testing.

Further Information:

T V S D in the UK offers a competitive salary and benefits package that includes a minimum of 33 days holiday entitlement (for full-time employees, including public holidays), a contributory Group Personal Pension Plan and a non-contributory Group Life Assurance Scheme. We also offer various Salary Exchange/Sacrifice schemes (buying/selling holiday, cycle to work scheme, pensions), incentive schemes and comprehensive wellbeing support (Employee Assistance Programme, Dental Scheme and Occupational Health services). Dependent on their role, employees may also be eligible for hybrid/permanent home-working, a Company Car/Car Allowance and Private Medical Insurance.

At T V S D, we have employees from more than 100 different countries collaborating together. People of different backgrounds, skills, and pursuing different life goals. Our strength comes from these countless and varied perspectives.

We are committed to be an inclusive and diverse workplace by welcoming people of all backgrounds. We want Diversity & Inclusion (D&I) to be a foundation of our company and create an environment where all our employees can trust they will be treated with respect, regardless of gender, nationality, ethnic background, faith, beliefs, disabilities, age, sexual orientation, or identity. As such, our employees are expected to behave at all times in a manner consistent with T V S D Code of Ethics and Company values.

We firmly believe embedding D&I in the heart of what we do will inherently contribute to the success of T V S D. Click here to find out more about Diversity at T V S D.

Senior DevOps Engineer Leicester – Hybrid (3 days onsite) £65,000–£71,000 DOE – No sponsorship available VIQU have partnered with a large, high-growth UK technology business recognised for its constant innovation and fast-paced engineering culture. The organisation is investing heavily in modern DevOps, cloud transformation, and automation to support the rapid scaling of its digital products. As a Senior DevOps Engineer, you'll join a team that works closely with development and product groups, enabling smooth delivery pipelines, evolving cloud infrastructure, and driving continuous improvement across engineering practices. This is an environment that encourages experimentation, new ideas, and the freedom to reshape how things are done. The Role You'll play a key part in the organisation's transition from on-premise platforms to Azure, ensuring robust CI/CD processes, automated environment builds, and secure, scalable infrastructure. Expect a mix of greenfield innovation and the challenge of modernising legacy systems. Key responsibilities include: Automating build and deployment of Dev/Test/Pre-Prod/Production environments Owning CI/CD development (YAML), automated testing and environment governance Supporting on-prem to Azure migration projects Managing application source code, branching strategies, and repositories Creating secure data refresh processes Working with monitoring tools for diagnostics and performance tuning Setting up IIS/Node.js web servers, NuGet/NPM repos Identifying opportunities to streamline and automate departmental processes Working closely with auditing and security teams to ensure compliance Producing documentation on environments and infrastructure Tech Stack You'll Work With (Core technologies referenced from the JD) Azure Cloud , Azure DevOps (Boards, Repos, Artifacts, CI/CD) Terraform (IaC) Docker, Kubernetes, Helm, Docker Compose Git, PowerShell, Bash .NET Framework/.NET Core, C#, Node.js, React SQL Server / NoSQL Windows & Linux servers Microservices, DevSecOps tooling (SonarCloud, CrowdStrike) Networking fundamentals This role suits a DevOps engineer who enjoys autonomy, fast-moving environments, and the chance to influence engineering practices at scale. Apply now to speak with VIQU IT in confidence. Or contact Aaron Chiverton via the VIQU IT website. Know someone great? Refer them and receive up to £1,000 if successful (terms apply). For more exciting roles and opportunities, follow us on LinkedIn @VIQU IT Recruitment. TPBN1\_UKTJ

£60,000 £65,000 DOE | Hybrid Working (1x day a month office)

Are you an experienced DevOps professional looking for a role where you can genuinely influence architecture, tooling, and ways of working? Do you enjoy owning infrastructure end-to-end rather than simply keeping the lights on?

This opportunity offers the chance to join a well-established yet growing technology organisation, working on complex hybrid cloud environments where your expertise will directly shape platform reliability, automation, and future direction.

The Opportunity

This is a hands-on, senior-level DevOps role with real autonomy. Youll be responsible for designing, improving, and supporting cloud and on-prem infrastructure, while driving automation and best practice across the environment.

Youll work closely with technical and non-technical teams, acting as a subject-matter expert, mentoring others, and helping the business scale securely and efficiently. The organisation actively supports professional development, including training and certifications, and offers clear long-term progression.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, deploy, and maintain infrastructure across AWS and private cloud platforms
• Lead infrastructure automation using tools such as Terraform and Ansible
• Build and improve CI/CD pipelines (GitHub Actions or similar)
• Implement monitoring and observability solutions to improve visibility and performance
• Collaborate with internal teams to enhance system reliability, resilience, and security
• Manage hybrid networking, IAM, firewalls, and VPNs
• Participate in an on-call rota and support incident response when required
• Produce clear technical documentation and contribute to operational best practice

Skills & Experience Required

Essential:

• 5+ years experience in a DevOps or cloud infrastructure role
• Strong hands-on AWS experience
• Experience with virtualisation platforms such as VMware or Proxmox
• Solid Linux administration skills
• Infrastructure as Code experience (Terraform, Ansible)
• Containerisation and orchestration experience (e.g. Kubernetes / EKS)
• Scripting ability in Bash, Python, or Go
• Good understanding of networking and cloud security concepts

Desirable:

• AWS certifications
• Experience with container or infrastructure security tools (e.g. Trivy)

Whats on Offer

• Salary up to £65,000 depending on experience
• Hybrid working model
• Strong focus on training, development, and certifications
• 24 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Pension and life assurance
• Private medical cover
• Birthday day off and paid volunteering day
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Retail and lifestyle discounts

Interested?

If youre looking for a senior DevOps role where your ideas are listened to and your technical decisions matter, this could be a great next step. Apply today to find out more.

Site Reliability Engineer (SRE) - Defence / National Security - £75k - Farnborough - Hybrid

A permanent opportunity for an experienced Site Reliability Engineer who enjoys building secure, automated, and highly reliable platforms. This role sits within a defence and national security environment, working on modern infrastructure where automation, resilience, and secure-by-design principles are fundamental.

You’ll work closely with platform engineers, infrastructure teams, and operational stakeholders to take requirements from early design and proof-of-concept through to production. The role blends hands-on engineering with technical design, offering real influence over tooling, standards, and DevOps ways of working. It suits someone curious, detail-oriented, and comfortable working in complex, regulated environments.

What you’ll be doing

Designing, delivering, upgrading, and maintaining core platforms, services, and automations

Building and improving monitoring, alerting, and observability platforms

Designing secure infrastructure using automation-first approaches

Creating and productionising proofs of concept for new tools and technologies

Diagnosing and resolving performance, reliability, and availability issues

Supporting architecture, documentation, and non-functional requirements

Mentoring engineers and helping improve DevOps and SRE practices

Essential experience

Strong experience with Linux (Ubuntu) and Windows Server environments

Hands-on scripting skills (Bash, Python, PowerShell or similar)

Proven experience with automation and DevOps tooling (Ansible, Terraform, CI/CD, Git)

Experience working with Azure or similar cloud platforms

Solid understanding of infrastructure reliability, monitoring, and incident response

Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work across multiple priorities

Willingness to work in secure, regulated environments (SC eligibility required)

Desirable experience

Infrastructure-as-Code lifecycle and best practices

Containerisation and orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes)

Configuration management and desired state tooling

Application and platform monitoring tools (Splunk, Nagios or similar)

Experience hardening systems and conducting security assessments

Understanding of Agile and DevOps principles in practice

A collaborative, inclusive culture with strong benefits including competitive pay, bonus, pension, private healthcare, generous leave, professional development, wellbeing perks, and modern on-site facilities.

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JD: The role requires an experienced systems engineer with strong technical leadership and collaboration skills. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in cloud platform management, infrastructure delivery pipelines (e.g. Azure, AWS, GCP, scripting in Bash, PowerShell, Python, Terraform, etc.).

In this role you will: Act as a Technical SME, designing and developing innovative automated solutions to complex problems utilising the cloud environments. Design and support custom-built applications Azure environment, ensuring secure, reliable and high-performing deployments. Build and manage Azure Infrastructure, including Virtual Machines, VM images, Virtual Networks (VNets), subnets, private endpoints and Azure Storage. Develop and deploy Python functions within an Azure Functions App. Develop Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) such as ARM templates, Bicep, or Terraform. Support CI/CD practices through deployment automation and version-controlled infrastructure in Azure DevOps. Integrate monitoring, logging and diagnostics for custom applications using Azure Monitor, Application Insights and Log Analytics. Integrate with AI-related Azure services such as OpenAI and contribute to integrations strategies involving LLMs. Ensure that custom-built applications are built and maintained inline with client standards, governance and controls, ensuring compliance with SLDC & DEPL controls, AI Governance and legal & regulatory requirements. Support and extend an existing architecture in close partnership with the principal architect and core development team. Produce well-documented, maintainable infrastructure configurations and effectively communicating implementation details with engineers and stakeholders. Work within evolving technical landscape and contribute to the refinement and evolution of architecture and infrastructure decisions. Utilise strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to investigate issues, troubleshoot deployment challenges, and propose scalable and secure solutions. Promote a self-critical and continuous assessment and improvement culture whereby identification of weaknesses in the banks control plane (people, process and technology) are brought to light and addressed in an effective and timely manner. Support engagement of Global Businesses and Functions to drive a global up-lift in cyber-security awareness and help to evangelise Cybersecurity efforts and success.

To be successful in this role you should meet the following requirements: Experience within an enterprise scale organisation including hands-on experience of complex data centre environments, working within a similar role ie DevOps Engineer, Cloud Engineer, Security Engineer is mandatory. Expert level knowledge of one of more leading Cloud platforms including Microsoft Azure, Amazon Web Services, Google Cloud Platform and Alibaba Cloud. Expert level knowledge and proven experience managing Azure App Services, Azure Virtual Machines, and Azure Storage solutions. Hands on experience in one or more programming or scripting language (e.g Python, PowerShell, Bash, Terraform). Experience and demonstrated experience of building and maintaining CI/CD Pipelines to support efficient software delivery.

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Location: UK (Remote with occasional travel to UK & Europe)
Sector: Healthcare / Medical Technology / AI

About the Company

Our MedTech client helps healthcare organisations unlock the value of AI by providing access to a broad portfolio of market-leading imaging and operational AI solutions through a proven, enterprise-grade technology platform.
Seamlessly integrated into existing clinical systems, the platform simplifies the deployment, management, and scaling of both third-party and custom AI applications-reducing implementation time, cost, and ongoing operational overhead for healthcare providers.

The Role

The Senior Customer Deployment Specialist plays a critical role within the Customer Operations function, leading complex customer implementations and accelerating adoption of the platform across clinical environments.
This is a hands-on, customer-facing position requiring deep technical expertise in healthcare IT, clinical system integration, and cloud infrastructure. You will own deployments end-to-end, working closely with clinical, technical, and non-technical stakeholders to ensure high-quality, secure, and timely delivery.

Key Responsibilities

Software Deployment & Configuration

• Lead complex platform and third-party application deployments from initiation through post-implementation review
• Configure and optimise deployments to meet performance, security, and customer-specific requirements
• Champion deployment best practices aligned with regulatory, quality, and compliance standards

Architecture & Technical Leadership

• Design and oversee enterprise healthcare IT architectures integrating PACS, RIS, EMR, AI solutions, and cloud-native services
• Lead implementation of HL7 v2 and DICOM workflows, with future expansion to FHIR standards
• Share deployment learnings with Solution Architects to continuously improve delivery standards

Technical Stakeholder Engagement

• Work closely with customers and partners to gather technical and integration requirements
• Act as a trusted subject matter expert, building confidence through clear technical guidance

Platform Management

• Maintain and support Windows Server and Linux-based systems, ensuring platform stability, performance, and security

Healthcare Data Standards & Integration

• Enable seamless data exchange between imaging modalities, hospital systems, and external partners using DICOM and HL7 v2

Interoperability & Web Services

• Implement APIs and web services to support interoperability across healthcare systems

Tooling & Scripting

• Develop and maintain scripts (Python, Bash, PowerShell) for automation, monitoring, and integration
• Create and improve internal tooling to enhance deployment consistency, efficiency, and security

Troubleshooting

• Respond rapidly to system issues, conduct root cause analysis, and implement corrective actions

Collaboration & Mentorship

• Partner with Product, Engineering, and Customer Success teams to influence deployment readiness
• Mentor junior team members and promote a culture of continuous improvement

Documentation & Compliance

• Maintain detailed technical and deployment documentation
• Adhere to all information security and acceptable use policies

Essential Experience & Qualifications

• Significant experience in Healthcare IT, including enterprise software implementation
• Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or equivalent industry experience
• Proven leadership delivering large-scale, complex deployments
• Strong understanding of clinical workflows and system integration
• Experience deploying software in virtualised environments (VMware, Hyper-V)

Technical Expertise

Microsoft Technologies

• Expert-level Windows Server (2016+), Active Directory, scripting, and security

Linux Technologies

• Expert-level Linux (Ubuntu, Red Hat, CentOS) including scripting and security
• Strong experience configuring GPU resources in virtualised environments

Containers

• Deep experience deploying Dockerised applications using Docker and Docker Compose

Healthcare Standards

• Strong knowledge of DICOM, HL7 v2, VNA, PACS, and RIS systems

Web Services & APIs

• RESTful services, XML, JSON

Cloud Infrastructure

• Hands-on experience with AWS, Azure, or GCP (VMs, networking, security, storage)

Networking & Security

• Solid understanding of networking, firewalls, VPNs, and healthcare data security
• Experience working in regulated industries

Desirable

• Cloud certifications (AWS, Azure, or GCP)
• Kubernetes deployment and operations experience
• Integration engines (e.g. Mirth, Rhapsody)
• Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, ARM, Bicep)
• Configuration management and monitoring tools

Personal Attributes

• Strong ownership mindset with the ability to drive delivery independently
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Structured, analytical, and detail-oriented approach
• Collaborative, curious, and committed to continuous learning
• Comfortable managing multiple projects and priorities

Deployments are primarily remote, with occasional travel to customer sites in the UK and Europe (historically limited).

Skills: OCP, Ansible, IaC

We are seeking an experienced OpenShift Architecture and Migration Design Specialist to lead the design, planning, and execution of OpenShift architectures and migration strategies. The ideal candidate will have expertise in designing robust, scalable, and secure OpenShift environments, as well as creating and implementing migration plans for transitioning workloads and applications to OpenShift. Experience with VMware and Pure Storage is essential to ensure seamless integration with existing infrastructure.________________________________________Key Responsibilities:1.Architecture Design:oDesign the target architecture for OpenShift, including cluster topology, networking, and storage solutions.oDefine and implement best practices for OpenShift cluster setup, including multi-zone and multi-region deployments.oEnsure the architecture supports high availability, fault tolerance, and disaster recovery.2.Migration Design and Optimization:oAssess existing infrastructure, applications, and workloads to determine migration readiness.oDevelop detailed migration plans, including strategies for containerization, workload transfer, and data migration.oImplement migration processes, ensuring minimal downtime and disruption to business operations.oIdentify and mitigate risks associated with the migration process.3.VMware and Pure Storage Integration design:oDesign and implement OpenShift solutions that integrate seamlessly with VMware virtualized environments.oLeverage VMware tools (e.g., vSphere, vCenter, NSX) to optimize OpenShift deployments.oConfigure and manage Pure Storage solutions (e.g., FlashArray, FlashBlade) to provide high-performance, scalable storage for OpenShift workloads.oEnsure compatibility and performance optimization between OpenShift, VMware, and Pure Storage.4.CI/CD Pipelines and DevOps Workflows:oDesign and implement CI/CD pipelines tailored for the OpenShift environment.oIntegrate DevOps workflows with OpenShift-native tools and third-party solutions.oAutomate deployment, scaling, and monitoring processes to streamline application delivery.5.Scalability and Security:oEnsure the architecture and migration plans are scalable to meet future growth and workload demands.oImplement security best practices, including role-based access control (RBAC), network policies, and encryption.oConduct regular security assessments and audits to maintain compliance with organizational standards.6.Collaboration and Documentation:oWork closely with development, DevOps, and operations teams to align architecture and migration plans with business needs.oProvide detailed documentation of the architecture, migration strategies, workflows, and configurations.oOffer technical guidance and training to teams on OpenShift architecture, migration, and best practices.________________________________________Required Skills and Qualifications:Strong experience in designing and implementing OpenShift architectures and migration strategies.In-depth knowledge of Kubernetes, containerization, and orchestration.Expertise in VMware tools and technologies (e.g., vSphere, vCenter, NSX).Hands-on experience with Pure Storage solutions (e.g., FlashArray, FlashBlade).Expertise in networking concepts (e.g., ingress, load balancing, DNS) and storage solutions (e.g., persistent volumes, dynamic provisioning).Hands-on experience with CI/CD tools (e.g., Jenkins, Github, ArgoCD) and DevOps workflows.Strong understanding of high availability, scalability, and security principles in cloud-native environments.Proven experience in workload and application migration to OpenShift or similar platforms.Proficiency in scripting and automation (e.g., Bash, Python, Ansible, Terraform).Excellent problem-solving and communication skills.________________________________________Preferred Qualifications:OpenShift certifications (e.g., Red Hat Certified Specialist in OpenShift Administration).Experience with multi-cluster and hybrid cloud OpenShift deployments.Familiarity with monitoring and logging tools (e.g., oTel, Grafana, Splunk stack).Knowledge of OpenShift Operators and Helm charts.Experience with large-scale migration projects.

Embedded Systems Reliability Engineer

Chester (Hybrid and flexible working available)
Salary up to 60,000

KO2 is working with a technology-led client in the Chester area who are looking to hire an Embedded Systems Reliability Engineer with strong modern C++ experience.

This role is ideal for an engineer who enjoys digging into complex systems, improving software quality, and building long-term reliability into embedded and desktop products. You’ll play a key role in improving stability, observability, and automation across a mixed embedded Linux and desktop environment.

About the Role

You’ll focus on improving reliability across embedded firmware and desktop applications, working closely with software, hardware, and test teams. Key responsibilities include:

• Investigating and resolving complex bugs across embedded and desktop systems
• Implementing fixes alongside systemic quality and reliability improvements
• Developing and maintaining automated test, diagnostic, and release validation tools using Python and Bash
• Enhancing CI/CD pipelines for embedded firmware (Buildroot / make) and desktop applications (CMake / Qt)
• Integrating static analysis, quality gates, and release validation
• Defining, monitoring, and improving key reliability metrics (crash frequency, memory stability, startup success)
• Improving diagnostic visibility through structured logging, crash capture, and telemetry (MQTT)

What We’re Looking For

• Proficiency in modern C++ (C+ or newer ideally)
• Experience developing across embedded Linux and cross-platform desktop systems
• Scripting skills in Python and Bash
• Experience with CMake, make, and CI/CD systems (GitLab CI, Azure Pipelines, etc.)
• Solid understanding of Embedded Linux, particularly Buildroot
• Confident debugging across firmware, OS, and application layers
• Familiarity with Docker for embedded builds and containerised testing
• Experience with Qt and GUI development on Windows and Linux
• Knowledge of MQTT and distributed messaging systems

What’s On Offer

• Competitive salary based on experience up to 60,000
• Strong benefits package
• Hybrid and flexible working options
• Technically challenging role with real ownership and impact
• Collaborative, engineering-focused culture
• Clear progression and opportunity to influence system quality at scale

If you’re an Embedded Systems Engineer with a passion for reliability, quality, and complex systems, this is a standout opportunity with a growing Chester-based tech business.

Apply today with an up to date CV.

Senior Linux Engineer / Team Lead
True High Performance Computing Systems
Hybrid Working with Offices near Haywards Heath, West Sussex
Package: Salary Circa £65k DOE + Benefits + Bonus

Join an international, next-generation HPC data centre organisation as a Senior HPC Engineer and Eastern Hemisphere Technical Project Team member. This is a varied, high-impact position with broad responsibility - blending Level 3 technical support, technical project delivery, leadership, and cross-team collaboration.

Responsbilities

• Provide 3rd line (‘last line’) Linux support.
• Work extensively on technical projects and proof of concepts, with a focus on next-generation data centre technologies (e.g. oil immersion cooling).
• Integrate new tools and technologies into business functions and continuously look to improve how existing systems operate.
• Act as a senior technical engineer/architect within an HPC and next-gen data centre environment.
• Serve as a strong deputy to senior leadership, stepping up to run meetings, gather updates, and communicate clearly with senior stakeholders when required.
• Present confidently to various audiences, propose new technologies, and ensure communication is clear and professional at all times.
• Potential travel to support wider regional projects, including new data centre builds (especially within Asia-Pacific), as required.
• As/when available, join a 24/7 on-call rota (approximately 10% on-call allowance), once settled into the role and as dictated by team needs.

Requirements

• Strong technical background with advanced Linux administration experience; direct HPC background is highly desirable but not mandatory if you have high-level Linux and architectural skills and learn quickly.
• Proven ability to run technical projects end-to-end: from discovery through evaluation, proof of concept, implementation, documentation, and presentation.
• Experience integrating new technologies into business environments and improving existing systems.
• Ability to act as a hands-on senior technical engineer while also stepping up as deputy when needed.
• Comfortable running meetings, gathering updates, and communicating clearly and confidently with both technical colleagues and senior business stakeholders.
• Strong presentation skills; capable of proposing and explaining new technologies to different audiences.
• Team-oriented mindset-able to mentor, encourage collaboration, and help pull together a group of technically excellent but introverted engineers.

This role would suit an individual who may have held the following roles: Linux Administrator, Linux Systems Administrator, Linux Platform Engineer, Linux Systems Engineer, HPC Systems Engineer

Technical Stack/Skills: Linux Administration, HPC Environments / Clustering, Ansible, Puppet, GitLab, Terraform, Containerisation, Docker, Kubernetes, OpenStack, CI/CD, Scripting in Bash / Python / Perl, ITSM tools, Jira, Cloud Administration, Virtualisation, GPU Technologies, RAID Technologies, Oil Immersion Cooling, CCRBs. Relevant certifications: LPIC-2/3, CompTIA Linux+, ITIL Foundation.

What Makes This Unique

• Wide remit: combine projects, leadership, and L3 troubleshooting
• Discovery and adoption of emerging tech (e.g., immersion cooling)
• Regional influence, with possible future travel across Asia-Pacific.
• Fast-growing, collaborative, close-knit team (4-5 core members).
• Hands-on role with lasting impact on team, tech vision, and operations.

Location: The office is near Haywards Heath / Burgess Hill and is easily commutable (15-35 minutes) from Crawley, Horsham, Worthing and Uckfield. Within an hour of Guildford, Woking, Royal Tunbridge Wells, South London, Maidstone and Eastbourne. Hybrid working is available, but candidates should ideally be within an hour of the office.

Visa Sponsorship: Visa sponsorship is available; however, prior UK-based experience is required. You must already reside and be settled in the UK with UK employer experience.

Deerfoot Recruitment Solutions Ltd is a leading independent tech recruitment consultancy in the UK. For every CV sent to clients, we donate £1 to The Born Free Foundation. We are a Climate Action Workforce in partnership with Ecologi. If this role isn’t right for you, explore our referral reward program with payouts at interview and placement milestones. Visit our website for details. Deerfoot Recruitment Solutions Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

Network AutomationEngineer Location: London (Hybrid, 3 days per week on-site) Duration: 6 months Rate: Negotiable (DOE) Overview An industry-leading global organisation is driving the automation and standardisation of its network infrastructure and services. Theyre looking for a Network Automation Engineer with strong hands-on experience in Ansible, Python, and network orchestration to help design, build, and integrate automation solutions across a range of enterprise platforms. This role blends network engineering, DevOps, and systems integration ideal for someone comfortable writing automation playbooks and APIs while understanding routing, firewalls, and connectivity fundamentals. Key Responsibilities Design, build, and maintain automation solutions for network and infrastructure systems. Develop Ansible playbooks and reusable automation modules for configuration, orchestration, and provisioning. Configure and integrate Cisco NSO and related orchestration tools to streamline network operations. Build and maintain API-based integrations with systems such as ServiceNow, NetBox, and GitHub. Drive network configuration standardisation using YANG models for routers and switches. Implement and maintain CI/CD pipelines (GitHub Actions / Azure DevOps) for network code delivery. Troubleshoot and optimise automation workflows across hybrid (on-prem and cloud) environments. Collaborate with architects, service owners, and developers to translate requirements into scalable automated solutions. Maintain documentation for designs, processes, and operational procedures. Promote automation, standardisation, and best practices across global teams. Core Technologies Automation & Orchestration: Ansible, Cisco NSO, Terraform, GitOps (GitHub / GitLab / Azure DevOps) Networking & Modelling: YANG, RESTCONF, NETCONF, XML, JSON, Jinja2, NetBox Cloud & Platform: Azure, AWS, RedHat Enterprise Linux, VMware, OpenStack Scripting & Languages: Python, Bash, YAML (Go / PowerShell desirable) CI/CD & Tooling: GitHub Actions, Azure Pipelines, Jenkins, Terraform, ServiceNow Monitoring & Observability: Grafana, Prometheus (desirable) Experience & Requirements Proven experience in network engineering or network automation (WAN, LAN, routing, switching, DNS, DHCP). Hands-on experience developing automation using Ansible and Python . Familiarity with Cisco NSO and YANG modelling or similar orchestration tools. Understanding of network APIs (REST/NETCONF) and data formats ( XML/JSON ). Experience integrating automation into CI/CD pipelines using Git-based workflows. Comfortable working in Linux-based environments (RedHat, CentOS, Ubuntu). Knowledge of cloud networking (Azure / AWS VPCs, Transit Gateways, VPNs). Excellent documentation, troubleshooting, and stakeholder communication skills. Certifications such as Cisco CCNP / DevNet Professional preferred; ITIL desirable. What Youll Work On Standardising and automating global network configurations and connectivity services. Integrating network provisioning with ServiceNow and NetBox. Building the automation layer for hybrid cloud networks (Azure / AWS / on-prem). Creating reusable playbooks, templates, and design artefacts for future deployments. Supporting the organisations transition toward infrastructure-as-code and self-service provisioning . Ideal Candidate Youre an experienced Network Automation Engineer , Network DevOps Engineer , or DevNet Specialist with hands-on expertise in both traditional networking and modern automation practices. Youre fluent in Python , think in APIs , and take pride in transforming manual configurations into efficient, repeatable code. If you're interested and keen to find out more, please apply now with your updated CV and reach out to Tom Johnson at Certain Advantage - Ref: 79585 TPBN1\_UKTJ

Our client based in Tamworth, is seeking a Group IT Infrastructure Manager to support over 300 users across sites in the UK, Ireland, Scotland and Dubai. You’ll lead a team of skilled IT individuals, fostering a collaborative and service focused culture.

From delivering large-scale infrastructure projects to ensuring the seamless day-to-day operation of critical systems, the Group IT Infrastructure Manager will work on meaningful projects, collaborate with cross functional teams, and directly influence the success of our organisation.

As a Group IT Infrastructure Manager, you will need to have/be:

Networking

• Strong network admin, installation, and troubleshooting skills (CCNA level).
• Experience with Cisco, Fortinet, Ruckus; performance and security focused.
• Skilled in VLANs, VPNs, firewalls, QoS, and high-availability design.

Hardware & Infrastructure

• Good understanding of hardware, cabling, wireless tech, and IT security basics.
• Experience with rack servers, RAID, SAN/NAS storage.
• Competent with monitoring tools (SolarWinds, Nagios, PRTG).

Microsoft Technologies

• Strong Windows Server (Apply online only , AD, Group Policy, and systems admin.
• Working knowledge of Exchange Online.
• Experience with Azure AD and hybrid identity.
• Familiar with Intune and JAMF for device management.
• Solid Office 365 and Windows 10/11 admin skills.

Virtualisation & Cloud

• Skilled in Hyper-V and VMware (resource management, backups, failover).
• Exposure to Azure, AWS, GCP for migrations and optimisation.

Communication Systems

• Experience with enterprise VoIP systems.
• Knowledge of IP CCTV setup, storage, and network integration.

Backup & DR

• Proficient with Veeam for backup/replication.
• Experience in DR planning, failover, and resilience testing.

Security & Compliance

• Strong grasp of cybersecurity (firewalls, EPP, vulnerabilities, threat detection).
• Understanding of ISO 27001 and GDPR; audit support experience.
• Familiar with SIEM tools (Splunk, Sentinel).

Operating Systems & Automation

• Working knowledge of Linux (Ubuntu, CentOS).
• Scripting with PowerShell, Bash, Python.
• Familiar with ITSM platforms (ServiceNow, Freshservice).

Soft Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving ability.
• Excellent communicator across technical/non-technical teams.
• Highly organised with good multitasking skills.
• Leadership experience driving team performance and improvement.

Certifications

• Essential: MCSE, ITIL, CCNA (or equivalent)
• Desirable: CISSP / Security+, ISO 27001, PRINCE2

Details:

• Salary: 65, 000 - 70, 000
• Working Hours: Full time Monday - Friday
• Location: Tamworth (on site full time)
• Duration: Permanent

Role of Group IT Infrastructure Manager:

• Visible, approachable leader across all sites.
• Partner with departments to deliver proactive, value-driven IT solutions.
• Provide IT input in management meetings to support strategic decisions.
• Support wider teams during peak periods to maintain smooth operations.
• Oversee daily IT operations across servers, applications, and networks.
• Manage installation, upgrades, and maintenance of hardware/software.
• Lead procurement and lifecycle management of IT equipment.
• Ensure system performance through testing, monitoring, and improvement.
• Manage and optimise WAN infrastructure across all sites.
• Maintain strong security controls to protect systems and data.
• Proactively identify and resolve vulnerabilities through updates and patches.
• Maintain robust disaster recovery and backup strategies.
• Assess technology risks and implement mitigation measures.
• Test and refine DR and continuity plans to ensure resilience.
• Lead major infrastructure projects, upgrades, and migrations.
• Work with MIS to align infrastructure and system development.
• Create project plans, manage resources, and deliver on time and budget.
• Manage the IT budget and track expenditure.
• Build strong vendor relationships, negotiate contracts, and ensure SLAs are met.
• Lead and develop 3rd Line Engineers and Helpdesk teams.
• Oversee Helpdesk performance and ensure timely issue resolution.
• Foster a collaborative, customer-focused, and continuously improving culture.
• Stay updated on new technologies and recommend improvements.
• Drive continuous improvement across infrastructure and service delivery.
• Align IT services and projects with long-term organisational goals.
• Strong analytical thinker with excellent problem-solving skills.
• Willing to work evenings/weekends/public holidays when required.

Benefits of working as a Group IT Infrastructure Manager:

• 23 days annual leave + bank holidays
• Option to purchase up to 5 extra days annual leave
• Health Cashback Plan
• Pension Scheme
• Life Assurance
• Free Parking