Description
IT Environments Manager
Location: Farnborough, UK
Clearance: High level of security clearance (DV - ‘Developed Vetting’)
UNLEASH YOUR POTENTIAL
Everything we do is built on a commitment to do the right thing for our customers, our people and our community. Our mission and our values guide the way we do business. The foundations of our Leidos culture are our Values, Beliefs and Expectations by which we select, recognise and reward employees. They create the environment that drives us toward our mission.
Inspired to make a difference, we are committed to solving the world’s toughest problems.
Passionate about customer success by being determined to understand and respond to our customers’ needs as if they were our own.
United as a team, we are bound together by our conviction that ethics and integrity is core to how we operate.
Are you ready for your next challenge?
Because of a key strategic development and a new exciting business opportunity, we have a requirement for a security-cleared Environments Manager based in the UK working at our Farnborough site and remotely.
Leidos has more than 30 years’ experience of developing and running some of the largest government systems in the world. We are currently hiring to expand our UK based technical team who support our delivery for the UK Govt.
Come join our team and further develop your skills as we deliver and support systems key to the defence of the UK and partner nations. Being part of the Leidos team is a commitment to push yourself and those around you to do better, constantly adapt and learn new technologies. We’re a passionate team and are committed to developing and growing our staff. Leidos is a global science and technology solutions leader working to solve the world’s toughest challenges in the defence, intelligence, homeland security, civil, and health markets. The company’s 33,000 employees support vital missions for government and commercial customers.
WHAT WILL YOU BE DOING?
We are looking for a security-cleared Environments Manager to support the development, transition & in-service running (inc capability upgrades) of an IT application and infrastructure solution providing support to a critical operational end user. Environment management contributes to improving the overall quality of software development and support through the lifecycle. It encompasses a set of good practices to provide an effective, end-to-end platform management service for development, test, and production teams.
As the Environments Manager, you will work alongside our DevOps, Infrastructure and Network Teams and Solution Architects. You will help to provide end-to-end DevOps managed environments for internal teams and strategic customers, supporting business outcomes for critical national infrastructure. The successful candidate will need to be eligible for UK security clearance.
You will focus on the use of modern technologies and practices to provide a robust set of environments for the solution.
Your role and responsibilities;
WHO DO WE NEED?
We are looking for someone with excellent organisation, communication and leadership skills who has:
Experience of managing sizeable application support contracts
Experience working with teams across the SDLC - Development, Test, etc.
Worked within ITIL based framework, with experience of:
Experience of managing and monitoring services against agreed SLAs/KPIs
Experience in reporting and analysing data to see trends
Experience of asset and configuration management.
Experience of availability and capacity management.
Knowledge of Atlassian toolchains
Knowledge of ServiceNow is an advantage
Experience with log analytical systems is an advantage
Experience of working with Agile and Scaled Agile deliveries
AWS Certification (Certified Cloud Practitioner or higher) highly desirable but not essential.
What we do for you:
At Leidos we are PASSIONATE about customer success, UNITED as a team and INSPIRED to make a difference. We offer meaningful and engaging careers, a collaborative culture, and support for your career goals, all while nurturing a healthy work-life balance.
We provide an employment package that attracts, develops and retains only the best in talent. Our reward scheme includes:
• Contributory Pension Scheme
• Private Medical Insurance
• 33 days Annual Leave (including public and privilege holidays)
• Access to Flexible benefits (including life assurance, health schemes, gym memberships, annual buy and sell holidays and a cycle to work scheme)
• Dynamic Working
Commitment to Diversity:
We welcome applications from every part of the community and are committed to a truly diverse and inclusive culture. We foster a sense of belonging, welcoming all perspectives and contributions, and providing equal access to opportunities and resources for everyone. If you have a disability or need any reasonable adjustments during the application and selection stages please let us know, and we will respond in a way that best fits your needs.
Who We Are:
Leidos UK & EUROPE – we work to make the world safer, healthier, and more efficient through technology, engineering and science.
Leidos is a growing company delivering innovative technology and solutions focused on safeguarding critical capabilities and transformation in frontline services, our work in the United Kingdom includes addressing some of the most complex problems in defence, healthcare, government, safety and security, and transportation.
What Makes Us Different:
Purpose: you can use your passion and abilities at Leidos to keep the people you care about safe. We are at the forefront of machine learning, AI, cyber security and solutions. Using your skills in the technology frontline by helping to build a safer world. You can inspire change.
Collaboration: having flexibility to do your job is one of our core benefits, enabling you to become part of our extraordinary team. We have been empowering our people to work flexibly for years. Whether you work from home, the office or on customer sites, we will give you the digital tools and the flexibility to work smarter and align your needs and ours.
People: Leidos empowers people from every background to be themselves and gives you the tools to learn new skills by enabling growth whilst developing. We believe that extraordinary people need opportunities to grow, to be inspired and to inspire others. At Leidos, we invest in technical academies, career rotations and a career development plans that enhance your future. #THEO
If you’re looking for comfort, keep scrolling. At Leidos, we outthink, outbuild, and outpace the status quo — because the mission demands it. We’re not hiring followers. We’re recruiting the ones who disrupt, provoke, and refuse to fail. Step 10 is ancient history. We’re already at step 30 — and moving faster than anyone else dares.
For U.S. Positions: While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.
£47,600.00-£61,000.00
The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.
About Leidos
Leidos is an industry and technology leader serving government and commercial customers with smarter, more efficient digital and mission innovations. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, with 47,000 global employees, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $16.7 billion for the fiscal year ended January 3, 2025. For more information, visit www.Leidos.com.
Pay and Benefits
Pay and benefits are fundamental to any career decision. That’s why we craft compensation packages that reflect the importance of the work we do for our customers. Employment benefits include competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave and Retirement. More details are available at www.leidos.com/careers/pay-benefits.
Securing Your Data
Beware of fake employment opportunities using Leidos’ name. Leidos will never ask you to provide payment-related information during any part of the employment application process (i.e., ask you for money), nor will Leidos ever advance money as part of the hiring process (i.e., send you a check or money order before doing any work). Further, Leidos will only communicate with you through emails that are generated by the Leidos.com automated system – never from free commercial services (e.g., Gmail, Yahoo, Hotmail) or via WhatsApp, Telegram, etc. If you received an email purporting to be from Leidos that asks for payment-related information or any other personal information (e.g., about you or your previous employer), and you are concerned about its legitimacy, please make us aware immediately by emailing us at LeidosCareersFraud@leidos.com.
If you believe you are the victim of a scam, contact your local law enforcement and report the incident to the U.S. Federal Trade Commission.
Commitment to Non-Discrimination
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Leidos will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws.
About the job
Job summary
Discover a career in your hands at HMRC. Whether you’re seeking purpose, growth, or a workplace that gives you a true sense of belonging, hear from some of our employees as they share their story about what it’s really like to work at HMRC.
Visit our YouTube channel to watch the full series and come and discover your potential.
CDIO values and empowers the growth of its people and offers the “CDIO University”. This is a one stop shop for all things learning and development. The comprehensive offer encompassing academic, personal and career related opportunity and learning, ensuring all receive a consistent approach to technical learning. This includes access to subject matter experts, technical learning, professional communities, academies, apprenticeships, talent schemes as well as providing, delivering, encouraging and supporting activities for personal growth and wellbeing.
Job description
As Head of IT Service Management, you will be responsible for setting the vision and strategy for service management, ensuring processes are owned and maturing.
You will lead a team ensuring adequate resources and capacity and represent the IT service management function at a senior level and act as an escalation point for business stakeholders.
Responsibilities
You will:
Person specification
Essential Criteria
Desirable Criteria
Transitional Sites
For more information on where you might be working, review this information on our locations.
If your location preference is for one of the following sites, it’s important to note that these are not long-term sites for HMRC and we will require you to move to a new building in the future, subject to our location strategy and the applicable employee policies at that time.
These sites are:
You will be given more information about what this means at the job offer stage.
Leeds Locations
Moves Adjustment Payment will be available for this role, provided the successful applicant is a current HMRC colleague in Bradford and meets the eligibility requirements outlined in the HMRC’s Moves Adjustment Payment guidance.
Behaviours
We’ll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:
Benefits
Alongside your salary of £58,541, HM Revenue and Customs contributes £16,959 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides.
HMRC operates both Flexible and Hybrid Working policies, allowing you to balance your work and personal commitments. We welcome applications from those who need to work a more flexible arrangement and will agree to requests where possible, considering our operational and customer service needs.
We offer a generous leave allowance, starting at 25 days and increasing by a day for every year of qualifying service up to a maximum of 30 days.
To find out more about HMRC benefits and find out what it’s really like to work for HMRC hear from our insiders or visit Thinking of joining the Civil Service
Things you need to know
Artificial intelligence
Artificial intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application, however, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own) applications may be withdrawn and internal candidates may be subject to disciplinary action. Please see our candidate guidance (opens in a new window) for more information on appropriate and inappropriate use.
Selection process details
This vacancy is using Success Profiles (opens in a new window), and will assess your Behaviours, Strengths and Experience.
How to Apply
As part of the application process, you will be asked to provide the following:
Please complete a separate statement (Max 250 words) for the Desirable Criteria where applicable. This is not essential for the role but may be considered by the vacancy-holder where candidates have the same scores at interview.
Further details around what this will entail are listed on the application form.
Sift
In the event of a large number of applications being received, an initial sift may be held on your CV.
At full sift your CV and your Personal Statement will be assessed, with the successful candidates being invited to interview.
We may also raise the score required at any stage of the process if we receive a high number of applications.
Interview
During the panel interview you will be assessed on Behaviours and Strengths.
You will be asked questions based on the behaviours listed below to explore in detail what you are capable of, and you will be asked strength-based questions to also explore what you enjoy and your motivations relevant to the job role.
This is an example of a strengths-based question.
“It is often said that the customer’s needs should come first. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?”
There is no expectation or requirement for you to prepare for the strengths-based questions in advance of the interview, though you may find it helpful to spend some time reflecting on what you enjoy doing and what you do well.
Interviews will take place via video link.
Sift and interview dates to be confirmed.
Eligibility
Please take extra care to tick the correct boxes in the eligibility sections of your application form. We understand mistakes sometimes happen but if you contact us later than two working days (Monday-Friday) before the vacancy closes, we will not be able to reopen your application for you. If you do make a mistake with your eligibility form, or have withdrawn yourself in error and need your application reinstated whilst the campaign is still live, please contact us via: - Use the subject line to insert appropriate wording for example - ‘Please re-open my application - (insert vacancy ref) & vacancy closing date (insert date)’.
To check that you are eligible to apply for this role, please review the eligibility information before submitting your application.
The HMRC app can help you with your application
The HMRC app can provide you with your past 5 years’ employment history, making the process of filling in your application quicker and easier.
If successful in your application, you will need your National Insurance number for the onboarding process.
Download the HMRC app now and save your National Insurance number to your digital phone wallet.
How to download the HMRC app and sign up for an account
Download the free HMRC app from the App Store or Google Play store.
If you have an HMRC online account already, sign straight in using your ID and password. If not, you can prove your identity by answering some questions or providing your photo ID.
You’ll then be able to access the app quickly and easily by signing in using a 6-digit PIN, your fingerprint, or facial recognition.
You can find guidance for technical issues on GOV.UK: Technical support with HMRC online services.
Reserve List
A reserve list may be held for up to 12 months from which further appointments may be made for the same or similar roles - if this applies to you, we’ll let you know via your Civil Service Jobs account.
Criminal Record Check
Applications received from candidates with a criminal record are considered fairly in accordance with the DBS Code of Practice and the Recruitment of ex-offenders Policy.
Merit List
After interview, a single merit list will be created, and you will only be considered for posts in locations you have expressed a preference for. Appointments will be made in strict merit order in line with the set number of roles in each location.
Hybrid working at HMRC
HMRC is an office-based organisation, and colleagues are expected to spend 60% of their working time in the office. Our offices provide opportunity for interaction, collaboration which aids learning and development and a sense of community. Where the role allows it, and where the home environment is suitable, colleagues can work from home for up to 2 days a week, averaged over a calendar month (or a proportionate amount of time for colleagues who work less than full time).
Reasonable Adjustments
We want to make sure no one is put at a disadvantage during our recruitment process. To assist you with this, we will reduce or remove any barriers where possible and provide additional support where appropriate.
If you need a change to be made so that you can make your application, you should:
Complete the “Assistance required” section in the “Additional requirements” page of your application form to tell us what changes or help you might need further on in the recruitment process. For instance, you may need wheelchair access at interview, or if you’re deaf, a Language Service Professional.
Important information for existing HMRC contractual homeworkers:
This role may be suitable for existing HMRC employees who are contractual homeworkers. Occasional attendance to the office will be required where there is a business need. Please consider the advertised office locations for this role when applying and only select locations from the ‘location preferences’ section that you can travel to.
Terms and Conditions
Customer facing roles in HMRC require the ability to converse at ease with members of the public and provide advice in accurate spoken English and/or Welsh where required. Where this is an essential requirement, this will be tested as part of the selection process.
HMRC has a presence in every region of the UK. For more information on where you might be working, review this information on our locations.
The Civil Service values honesty and integrity and expects all candidates to abide by these principles. The evidence you provide in your application must relate to your own experiences.
Any instances of plagiarism or other forms of cheating will be investigated and, if proven, the relevant application(s) will be withdrawn from the process.
Recording of interviews is prohibited unless explicit agreement is sought in line with the UK General Data Protection Regulations.
Questions relating to an individual application must be emailed as detailed later in this advert.
Applicants who are successful at interview will be, as part of pre-employment screening, subject to a check on the Internal Fraud Database (IFD). This check will provide information about employees who have been dismissed for fraud or dishonesty offences. This check also applies to employees who resign or otherwise leave before being dismissed for fraud or dishonesty had their employment continued. Any applicant’s details held on the IFD will be refused employment.
A candidate is not eligible to apply for a role within the Civil Service if the application is made within a 5 year period following a dismissal for carrying out internal fraud against government.
New entrants will join on the minimum of the pay band.
Please note that, if you are applying for roles on a part-time basis, the salary agreed will be pro-rata, reflective of the working hours agreed within your contract.
If you experience accessibility problems with any attachments on this advert, please contact the email address in the ‘Contact point for applicants’ section.
For more Information for people applying for, or thinking of applying for, roles at HM Revenue and Customs, please see link: Working for HMRC: information for applicants - GOV.UK.
Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.
Security
Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check.
People working with government assets must complete baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window) checks.
Nationality requirements
This job is broadly open to the following groups:
Further information on nationality requirements (opens in a new window)
Working for the Civil Service
The Civil Service Code (opens in a new window) sets out the standards of behaviour expected of civil servants.
We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission’s recruitment principles (opens in a new window).
The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.
The Civil Service also offers a Redeployment Interview Scheme to civil servants who are at risk of redundancy, and who meet the minimum requirements for the advertised vacancy.
Diversity and Inclusion
The Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found. To learn more please see the Civil Service People Plan (opens in a new window) and the Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy (opens in a new window).
Project Engineer - Sheffield
* Excellent opportunity to join a growing managed IT services division within an established organisation.
* Sheffield-based, full-time permanent role with a strong focus on client onboarding and technical support.
* Hands-on position covering Microsoft 365, Azure / Entra ID, Windows Server, networking, endpoints, and cloud infrastructure.
* Salary range £30,000-£35,000 with clear progression opportunities and ongoing training.
* To apply, please email
Who is the client?
Our client is an established technology provider that has recently expanded into managed IT services, supporting a diverse client base across both IT and telecommunications. They operate in a fast-paced, multi-customer environment, with a strong focus on service quality, customer experience, and continuous improvement.
What will you be doing?
In this role, you’ll act as a key technical contact for onboarding new customers, taking ownership of implementations from initial setup through to full handover into support. You’ll work across Microsoft 365, Azure, Windows Server, networking, and endpoint environments to ensure clients are set up securely and efficiently.
Alongside onboarding, you’ll provide 2nd/3rd line support across a range of client environments, troubleshooting issues, performing system health checks, patching reviews, and service audits. You’ll liaise with third-party vendors, maintain accurate documentation, and proactively identify improvements across customer systems.
What will you need?
* Experience in a 2nd / 3rd line IT support role (MSP or multi-client environment preferred)
* Strong hands-on experience with Microsoft 365 and Azure / Entra ID
* Experience with onboarding, migrations, or project-based work
* Solid Windows Server and core infrastructure troubleshooting skills
* Good networking knowledge (DNS, DHCP, VPNs)
* Strong problem-solving ability and attention to detail
* Confident communication skills with non-technical users
* Ability to manage multiple tasks and work independently
What would be desirable?
* Knowledge of backup and disaster recovery solutions (Veeam, Datto, Acronis)
* Familiarity with cloud-based VoIP platforms
* Experience supporting remote users and office networks
* Understanding of cyber security best practices and endpoint protection
* Exposure to ITIL frameworks and ticketing systems
* Experience delivering user training or knowledge sharing
To Apply
Please apply directly through this advert or email your CV to
By applying, you consent to your application being processed and submitted to the client for this vacancy only.
KEY SKILLS - IT Support, 2nd Line, 3rd Line, MSP, Microsoft 365, Azure, Entra ID, Windows Server, Networking, DNS, DHCP, Cloud, Onboarding, Migrations, Backup & DR, Cyber Security, Ticketing Systems
Location: Ringwood, Hampshire, + Hybrid Home Working (2 days a week in the office post-probation)
Salary: £47,000 £53,000 DOE + Profit Share and Benefits
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Contract: Full-time, Permanent
The Role
This is an outstanding career opportunity for a Programme Manager, who thrives on leading multiple projects, delivering exceptional results and driving customer satisfaction.
In this role, you will oversee the successful delivery of IT programmes and projects, ensuring they re completed on time, within budget and to a high standard. Leading a team of Project Managers and working closely with customers to design and deliver tailored projects.
The Skills You Will Need:
For this role, a full driving license is required, and the position is subject to a standard DBS check.
The Package:
About Trusted Technology Partnership
Trusted Technology Partnership has been a specialist IT Infrastructure and Support Services provider for over 25 years.
We are an Employee Ownership Trust a growing company. We are proud winners of Best Place to Work award and overall winner of the Ringwood Business Awards 2024.
Our core services include support desk, on-site engineering, project management and delivery, storage and logistics, and technical consultancy.
We encourage progression within Trusted Technology Partnership for our colleagues, offering opportunities in other teams and departments.
Join our friendly company, where a great team and a positive culture await you.
Location: Ringwood, Hampshire, + hybrid home working.
Salary: £40,000 £45,000 DOE + Profit Share and Benefits
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Contract: Full time, perm role.
The Role
This is a fantastic career opportunity for an experienced Project Manager who enjoys the challenges of working on multiple projects concurrently, delivering exceptionally high-quality projects for our customers.
Skills & Experience
To succeed in this role, you ll need to hold a Prince2 Practitioner, ITIL, PMP or equivalent qualification and have an understanding or experience in some of the technologies being deployed, i.e., Desktop Refresh projects, Server Replacements, Network Infrastructure or Cloud Infrastructure deployments.
This role is subject to a standard DBS check.
The Package
Trusted Technology Partnership
Trusted Technology Partnership has been a specialist IT Infrastructure and Support Services provider for over 25 years.
We are an Employee Ownership Trust, a growing company. We are proud winners of Best Place to Work award and overall winner of the Ringwood Business Awards 2024.
Our core services include support desk, on-site engineering, project management and delivery, storage and logistics, and technical consultancy.
We encourage progression within Trusted Technology Partnership for our colleagues, offering opportunities in other teams and departments.
Join our friendly company, where a great team and a positive culture await you.
Problem Manager / Problem Analysis / Problem Coordinator Leeds area, Hybrid role As Problem Manager you will be responsible for proactively analysing and driving resolution of complex problems within out IT Infrastructure and services.
Successful Problem Manager / Problem Analysis / Problem Coordinator will be investigating and analysing incidents to identify underlying problems and root causes by proactivity looking at ServiceNow.
As Problem Manager / Problem Analysis / Problem Coordinator you should have previous working experience in a similar role as a Problem Manager, preferably within an MSP environment, with a strong understanding of Problem Management processes and methodologies. Proficiency in incident management and rout cause analysis and familiarity with IT Infrastructure and services, including cloud, software, networks and applications.
Ideally as Problem Manager / Problem Analysis / Problem Coordinator should have excellent knowledge of ITIL, (ITIL v 4 accreditation is ideal). As you ll be collaborating with cross-functional teams and stakeholders, excellent communication is a must and organisational skills and have the ability clearly explain technical concepts clearly to non-technical colleagues.
Problem Manager / Problem Analysis / Problem Coordinator - Apply now we re waiting to invest in your career!
Infrastructure Engineer Citrix, office based working Citrix Infrastructure Engineer responsible for design, build, configuration, and ongoing improvement of enterprise Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops platforms, ensuring the delivery of secure, resilient, and high-performance digital workspace services. This would suit an experienced engineer with strong hands-on implementation and optimisation of Citrix infrastructure. Involved in translating architectural designs into stable, scalable operational solutions through standardised builds. Ensuring best-practice configuration, and automation. Working closely with architecture, network, cloud, security, and end-user computing teams, the engineer supports reliable access to business-critical applications and desktops across on-premises and hybrid environments. Experience collaborating with architecture, network, cloud, security, and end-user computing teams. This is an excellent opportunity working for a well-established successful award-winning MSP. You will work to maintain platform stability, enhance user experience, and driving continuous improvement across the Citrix estate to meet performance, security, and availability requirements. • Degree or equivalent experience in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related discipline. • Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops in an enterprise environment- resilient Citrix environments. • ITIL-based service management and operational best practices. • Proven experience in a hands-on Infrastructure Engineer, EUC Engineer, or similar role supporting enterprise platforms. • Extensive experience building, configuring, and supporting Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops, including: • Delivery Controllers, • StoreFront, • Citrix Gateway • Strong documentation skills, including creation and maintenance of build standards and operational procedures. Desirable Citrix certifications: CCA-V / CCA-D CCP-V / CCP-D ITIL Foundation certification. Automation and scripting (e.g. PowerShell, Citrix APIs). Profile management and user experience optimisation technologies (e.g. FSLogix, Citrix Profile Management). Monitoring and analytics tools (e.g. Citrix Director, ControlUp, or equivalent). VDI alternatives or coexistence platforms (e.g. Azure Virtual Desktop, VMware Horizon).
2nd Line IT Engineer Patching Second Line Support Engineer to join a busy service desk ITIL focused with patching experience. Joining a growing, highly talented team of IT engineers this is an exciting opportunity to work on high-security projects, helping to build a world-class ops hub that delivers fully secure ICT services across the UK. You will act as a 2nd Line Support Engineer, supporting complex incidents, applying patches, and ensuring critical IT systems remain secure, stable, and high performing. Tech stack: Windows, Windows Server, Microsoft 365, networking fundamentals (TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, VPN, firewalls), VMware, Hyper-V, AWS, Azure. In this role, you ll be the point of contact for escalated technical issues, providing expert troubleshooting and resolution, while monitoring performance across hardware, software, network, and cloud environments. You ll manage priority (P1) incidents and communications when required, so strong communication skills are essential as you ll be working closely with internal teams and customers to deliver excellent service. You ll support and guide 1st Line Support Engineers to ensure incidents are handled efficiently within SLAs. Service desk tools such as ServiceNow, Jira Service desk. We re looking for someone with solid patching experience , you ll be responsible for patching systems and software within agreed timescales, maintaining system integrity and compliance. You ll also coordinate and implement system changes through established change-management processes and ensure documentation for common incident and escalation scenarios is accurate and up to date. ITIL, Microsoft and CompTIA certified and ideally worked for an MSP previously. Working in a collaborative environment on high-security projects, this role offers a 36-hour working week with an early and late shift pattern. Due to the nature of the work, candidates must hold active or previous SC Clearance, or be willing to obtain it if successful. For more info pls get in touch.
Service Operations Manager (Stoke-on-Trent)
We are looking for a talented Service Operations Manager to join a growing and dynamic team in Stoke-on-Trent. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role within the Service team, supporting the delivery of high-quality IT services while driving continuous improvement across operational processes.
In this role, you will oversee Change, Incident, and Problem Management, ensuring best-practice IT Service Management (ITSM) processes are followed. You will analyse service performance data, identify trends, and work closely with the Service Operations Lead to guide the team and support strategic initiatives.
Key Responsibilities
This would suit someone with experience working within an IT service Operations or Service Management environment, knowledge of Incident, Problem, and Change Management processes in addition to some leadership experience.
ITIL V4 Foundation or Project Management Certifications (PMP, Prince2 Practitioner) are advantageous but not essential. Our client operates within the defence sector, so candidates must either hold current SC clearance or be willing and eligible to obtain it.
This is a great opportunity to join a business that s continuing to grow, where you ll have the chance to develop your career, take on new challenges, and play an important role in the team s ongoing success.
450 Per Day, Inside IR35
6-Month Contract
Didcot, Oxfordshire
Your new company
We’re supporting a nationally significant scientific research organisation recognised for delivering some of the most advanced and high-impact projects in the UK. Their digital platforms underpin cutting-edge experiments, secure collaboration and large scale data processing, and they rely on a modern, resilient infrastructure estate to keep these environments running safely and efficiently. As part of their ongoing investment in core services, they are seeking an experienced Senior Infrastructure Engineer to maintain, support and enhance their Microsoft 365, server, storage and authentication systems. This is a place where your technical expertise will directly contribute to work used across the UK science and innovation landscape.
Your new role
You’ll take responsibility for the hands-on support and maintenance of both on-premise and cloud-based infrastructure. Most of your time will be spent supporting Microsoft 365 and Active Directory services, ensuring user access, directory health, security controls and core collaboration tools remain stable and well maintained. Alongside this, you’ll manage servers and virtual environments, resolve issues within the estate, and ensure systems are configured, patched and performing reliably. You’ll be the person teams turn to when complex IT problems arise, using your experience to troubleshoot effectively, diagnose root causes and deliver practical solutions that keep systems running smoothly. You’ll maintain documentation, support certificate and authentication services, contribute to monitoring and BAU operations, and help enforce security and backup standards across the environment. Close collaboration with other technical teams will be key in ensuring that infrastructure services meet the needs of users across the organisation. This is a hands-on engineering role, ideal for someone who takes pride in stability, reliability and technical problem-solving within a busy, mission-critical environment.
What you’ll need to succeed
You will bring strong, practical experience gained over several years working in IT infrastructure, with a solid understanding of Microsoft 365, Exchange Online and Active Directory in both on-premise and multi-tenant environments. You’ll be comfortable supporting servers, virtualised platforms and cloud technologies, and you’ll have the confidence to resolve complex issues relating to identity, authentication, performance and system reliability. Experience working with monitoring tools, backups, disaster recovery, and security processes will be highly beneficial, as will familiarity with certificates, load balancing or Linux systems. You’ll be someone who communicates clearly, works well with others and thrives in environments where priorities shift quickly. Strong troubleshooting skills, the ability to manage your workload and the discipline to produce clear documentation will all be important. ITIL awareness and relevant Microsoft or infrastructure certifications are advantageous. The ability to work on-site in Didcot two days per week is essential.
What you’ll get in return
You’ll join a collaborative organisation where infrastructure plays a vital role in enabling groundbreaking scientific work. You’ll have the opportunity to work with a varied and modern technology stack, contribute to meaningful improvements, and operate in an environment that values technical precision and strong engineering practice. Your knowledge will be respected, your work will be appreciated, and your contribution will support a mission with genuine national impact.
What you need to do now
If you’re an experienced Infrastructure Engineer looking for a senior contract where your skills will be put to meaningful use, get in touch today to discuss this opportunity further.
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£32,000 - £35,000 DOE
Location: Paddock Wood (office-based)
Reporting to: Service Delivery Manager
Are you already leading a 1st Line team and looking for a new challenge?
Do you enjoy coaching engineers, improving service delivery, and leading by example?
Would you like to join a company that values collaboration, growth, and technical excellence?
If so, this could be your next move.
The Role
As 1st Line Team Leader, you will take ownership of a team of skilled engineers, guiding their performance, development, and day-to-day activities. You will balance hands-on technical support with leadership responsibilities around two-thirds of your time will be spent resolving issues and providing technical direction, and the rest focused on mentoring, process improvement, and driving service quality.
You will act as the go-to escalation point for your team, ensuring tickets are handled efficiently and customer satisfaction remains consistently high. This is a role where your technical knowledge and leadership skills will make a real impact both on the team and on the wider business.
What You Will Be Doing
Lead and Support the Team
Be the Technical Escalation Point
Champion Service Excellence
What We Are Looking For
Why Join?
You will be part of a collaborative, people-first MSP where leadership is about empowering others, not managing from a distance. The company invests in training, development, and technology, giving you the tools and autonomy to lead your team effectively and keep growing yourself.
Interested?
Apply today or get in touch for a confidential chat we would love to tell you more about the team and what makes this opportunity stand out.
ServiceNOW Senior Technical Consultant
Location: Hybrid role with preference for candidates local to Erskine/London/Newcastle/Aldermaston locations
Salary: Dependent on Experience
Due to Security clearance requirements candidates must be UK nationals or sole British citizens and resided in the UK for 5 years and over.
DXC Technology is committed to building diverse, inclusive teams. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and particularly encourage interest from women, underrepresented groups, and neurodivergent candidates. We offer reasonable adjustments throughout the hiring process and are dedicated to creating a supportive, accessible environment for everyone
The role:
As a ServiceNow Senior Technical Consultant you will be part of an innovative team, working to develop world class customer solutions using the ServiceNow platform.
Provide technical consulting services to clients; contribute to the design and delivery of technical solutions including customizing package-based solutions, data design and conversion, technically-focused testing, and configuring technical infrastructure components; and serve as a technical resource on a team. You will develop and demonstrate specialized knowledge and skills in ServiceNow as an enterprise solution.
Focus on designing and implementing solutions on the ServiceNow platform. Provide guidance, thought leadership, and hands-on development to both our client and internal technical resources.
Responsibilities:
Requirements:
The ideal candidate will have several years’ experience in ServiceNow design and development preferably in a consulting environment.
Scripting skills such as JavaScript, HTML and XHTML, XML, CSS, AJAX, AngularJS highly advantageous
An understanding of Service Management concepts, delivery assurance principals and procedures.
A high level of knowledge of the ServiceNow application and ideally experience of building custom applications and integrations with other platforms.
Ideally you will be have obtained some of the following certifications
Additional specialist ServiceNow certifications or experience such as HR, CSM, FSM, Service Portal, CMDB, SAM, Discovery, ITOM, ITBM, PPM, would be an advantage
You will need to have strong communications both written and oral, ability to present solutions to customers including senior management and be highly
focused on providing strong customer service.
Able to work as part of a team or individually to project timelines, you will need to be pro-active, creative and able to research solutions and make recommendations, willing to learn and take on new challenges.
You will need to have the ability to work from home and also to travel to client locations for meetings and workshops or work on client sites for periods where required.
What we offer:
You will be joining one of the leading ServiceNow partners who strive to maintain the highest levels of attainment in ServiceNow. As such you will receive regular training and development opportunities and ability to achieve certifications to aid your personal development.
You will be joining a supportive and friendly team of consultants who share ideas, knowledge and creativity to ensure everyone succeeds in the provision of high quality, leading edge ServiceNow solutions
We provide a comprehensive Flex benefits scheme including Pension, Life Insurance, Health insurance, travel insurance, store vouchers/discounts, 25 days holiday and options to increase holiday and select benefits appropriate to you.
About The Role
Right across infrastructure, theres a requirement to not only maintain, but also renew and reimagine. Whatever stage youre at in your career; with us youll have an opportunity to grow and develop. Delivering essential infrastructure services for life, while being safety first, and client and customer centric in afriendly, fun and respectful environment where you are encouraged to thrive.
Where will you be working?
At M Group Telecom, were enabling and enhancing telecom networks, playing a lead role in the delivery of our tech enabled future.
We deliver full network cycle services for fixed, private and mobile operators.
Private networks- We find the best technology, manage assets and refresh systems. With 24/7 network operations, we keep things running smoothly, while operating comprehensive network repair and maintenance to keep everything in top shape.
Want to come and be a part of it?
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What will you be doing?
Youll provide operational support for network security infrastructure while monitoring network performance to ensure availability and reliability. Youll troubleshoot complex issues across multiple systems and perform maintenance and upgrades, including patches, service packs, and security configurations. Youll contribute to planning, designing, and implementing security measures and conduct regular audits to identify vulnerabilities and ensure compliance. Youll support the deployment and upkeep of security devices such as firewalls, IDS, and VPNs. Youll assist with incident resolution and post-event analysis, stay updated on emerging threats, and help develop and enforce policies for network access, monitoring, and incident response.
What youll bring?
Youll have at least 3 years experience in network security or a related field, with certifications such as CCNA, CCNP, or strong knowledge of Checkpoint and Cisco Firewalls, F5 Load Balancers, and related management tools. Youll demonstrate a solid understanding of LAN/WAN, routers, switches, security protocols, cryptography, authentication, and authorisation. Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and interpersonal skills are essential, along with LAN/WAN expertise (or 5 years experience) and an understanding of ITIL best practices.
Whats in it for you?
We offer a range of benefits designed to support your life in and out of work, some of which include.
Matched or contributory pension scheme
Online GP service, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year
Employee assistance programme
My Rewards portal, access to 1000s of retail discounts
Life assurance
Cycle to work, salary finance and give as you earn schemes
Enhanced maternity, paternity leave and adoption leave
Reward and recognition scheme
In addition, this role offers;
About us
We want to be an employer of choice and a great place to work, attracting diverse and talented people, who join us and make a difference. Were one of the Top 100 UK companies actively supporting and recruiting army veterans. Our ENABLE inclusion networks bring together people who have a shared passion, to help create an environment where everyone belongs.
Our values help to shape our culture and how we work with one another. We recruit with these values in mind, to ensure your aspirations, and ways of working, align with ours.
Were responsible and go further for our people, clients, communities and the planet
Were open and seek new and better ways of exceeding expectations
Were together and as one team; the whole is greater than the sum of the parts
Were ambitious and embrace opportunity, to lead essential infrastructure services for life
Whether youre a trainee, apprentice or graduate, or progressing through your career, our people benefit from industry recognised programmes, training and development.
Its an exceptional time to be a part of M Group.
Please note: Occasionally, job adverts might be closed before the stated closing date. Do apply as soon as possible to ensure your application is considered.
For certain roles, successful candidates will be subject to 3rd party background checks as part of the hiring process. Some roles require drug and alcohol testing as part of induction and onboarding.
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Description
Solution Architect - National Security and Defence (NS&D)
Location: Farnborough office for the majority time with occasional travel to customer locations and working from home.
The Role:
Leidos have an opportunity for an experience Solution Architect to provide solution and technical leadership for programmes, including bids, growth opportunities and project delivery, designing differentiating and innovative solutions and services that address customer’s business problems.
The Solution Architect will develop innovative approaches and solutions, applying experience and guidelines from past experience and ensuring the quality and credibility of solutions align with programme delivery needs.
You will be expected to have broad knowledge of a large range of technical capabilities and technologies including hardware, software, networks, cloud, data, analytics, IT services and cyber security.
Experience of the Defence domain is required for this role.
Applicants must already hold a valid UK DV and meet nationality requirements (sole UK National).
What we do for you:
At Leidos we are PASSIONATE about customer success, UNITED as a team and INSPIRED to make a difference. We offer meaningful and engaging careers, a collaborative culture, and support for your career goals, all while nurturing a healthy work-life balance.
We provide an employment package that attracts, develops and retains only the best in talent. Our reward scheme includes:
• Contributory Pension Scheme
• Private Medical Insurance
• 33 days Annual Leave (including public and privilege holidays)
• Access to Flexible benefits (including life assurance, health schemes, gym memberships, annual buy and sell holidays and a cycle to work scheme)
• Flexi-Time Working
Commitment to Diversity:
We welcome applications from every part of the community and are committed to a truly diverse and inclusive culture. We foster a sense of belonging, welcoming all perspectives and contributions, and providing equal access to opportunities and resources for everyone. If you have a disability or need any reasonable adjustments during the application and selection stages please let us know, and we will respond in a way that best fits your needs.
Who We Are:
Leidos UK & EUROPE – we work to make the world safer, healthier, and more efficient through technology, engineering and science.
Leidos is a growing company delivering innovative technology and solutions focused on safeguarding critical capabilities and transformation in frontline services, our work in the United Kingdom includes addressing some of the most complex problems in defence, healthcare, government, safety and security, and transportation.
What Makes Us Different:
Purpose: you can use your passion and abilities at Leidos to keep the people you care about safe. We are at the forefront of machine learning, AI, cyber security and solutions. Using your skills in the technology frontline by helping to build a safer world. You can inspire change.
Collaboration: having flexibility to do your job is one of our core benefits, enabling you to become part of our extraordinary team. We have been empowering our people to work flexibly for years. Whether you work from home, the office or on customer sites, we will give you the digital tools and the flexibility to work smarter and align your needs and ours.
People: Leidos empowers people from every background to be themselves and gives you the tools to learn new skills by enabling growth whilst developing. We believe that extraordinary people need opportunities to grow, to be inspired and to inspire others. At Leidos, we invest in technical academies, career rotations and a career development plans that enhance your future.
If you’re looking for comfort, keep scrolling. At Leidos, we outthink, outbuild, and outpace the status quo — because the mission demands it. We’re not hiring followers. We’re recruiting the ones who disrupt, provoke, and refuse to fail. Step 10 is ancient history. We’re already at step 30 — and moving faster than anyone else dares.
For U.S. Positions: While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.
£75,800.00-£99,800.00
The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.
About Leidos
Leidos is an industry and technology leader serving government and commercial customers with smarter, more efficient digital and mission innovations. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, with 47,000 global employees, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $16.7 billion for the fiscal year ended January 3, 2025. For more information, visit www.Leidos.com.
Pay and Benefits
Pay and benefits are fundamental to any career decision. That’s why we craft compensation packages that reflect the importance of the work we do for our customers. Employment benefits include competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave and Retirement. More details are available at www.leidos.com/careers/pay-benefits.
Securing Your Data
Beware of fake employment opportunities using Leidos’ name. Leidos will never ask you to provide payment-related information during any part of the employment application process (i.e., ask you for money), nor will Leidos ever advance money as part of the hiring process (i.e., send you a check or money order before doing any work). Further, Leidos will only communicate with you through emails that are generated by the Leidos.com automated system – never from free commercial services (e.g., Gmail, Yahoo, Hotmail) or via WhatsApp, Telegram, etc. If you received an email purporting to be from Leidos that asks for payment-related information or any other personal information (e.g., about you or your previous employer), and you are concerned about its legitimacy, please make us aware immediately by emailing us at LeidosCareersFraud@leidos.com.
If you believe you are the victim of a scam, contact your local law enforcement and report the incident to the U.S. Federal Trade Commission.
Commitment to Non-Discrimination
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Leidos will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws.
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Description
Location: Farnborough, with opportunity for working at home and the need for occasional travel to customer.
Security Clearance Level: DV
Leidos has more than 30 years’ experience of developing and running some of the largest government systems in the world. We are currently hiring to expand our UK based technical team who support our delivery for the UK Govt. Come join our team and further develop your skills as we deliver and support systems key to the defence of the UK and partner nations.
Being part of the Leidos team is a commitment to push yourself and those around you to do better, constantly adapt and learn new technologies. We’re a passionate team and are committed to developing and growing our staff.
Leidos is a global science and technology solutions leader working to solve the world’s toughest challenges in the defence, intelligence, homeland security, civil, and health markets. We support vital missions for government and commercial customers.
Are you ready for your next career challenge?
We are seeking an experienced and proactive Service Architect to lead and own the service management input to bid activity, and to implement service transition within an agile delivery programme environment. This pivotal role ensures that all aspects of service are considered throughout the delivery lifecycle, enabling successful and seamless transition into live operations. Working as part of the Solution Architects team you will act as the central point for all service design and transition activities, collaborating across engineering, solution architecture, security, ITSM, and programme management teams.
This is both a pre-sales bid role, combined with a hands-on, strategically important position that will shape how services are introduced and maintained in a complex and fast-moving technology environment.
The Service Architect will be responsible for:
You will have experience in designing full end-to-end service solutions in large scale enterprise environments. Good understanding of enterprise IT technologies infrastructure components, platforms and business processes. Highly experienced and qualified in service management frameworks (ITIL, IT4IT) and their practical implementation. Experienced in large scale outsourcing bid responses, particularly government model contracts.
The Service Architect must have:
It is desirable for the Service Architect to have:
Clearance for Role: DV
Are you ready to make an impact? Begin your journey of a flourishing and meaningful career, share your CV with us today!
At Leidos we are PASSIONATE about customer success, UNITED as a team and INSPIRED to make a difference. We offer meaningful and engaging careers, a collaborative culture, and support for your career goals, all while nurturing a healthy work-life balance.
We provide an employment package that attracts, develops and retains only the best in talent. Our reward scheme includes:
Commitment to Diversity:
We welcome applications from every part of the community and are committed to a truly diverse and inclusive culture. We foster a sense of belonging, welcoming all perspectives and contributions, and providing equal access to opportunities and resources for everyone. If you have a disability or need any reasonable adjustments during the application and selection stages please let us know, and we will respond in a way that best fits your needs.
Who We Are:
Leidos UK & EUROPE – we work to make the world safer, healthier, and more efficient through technology, engineering and science.
Leidos is a growing company delivering innovative technology and solutions focused on safeguarding critical capabilities and transformation in frontline services, our work in the United Kingdom includes addressing some of the most complex problems in defence, healthcare, government, safety and security, and transportation.
What Makes Us Different:
Purpose: you can use your passion and abilities at Leidos to keep the people you care about safe. We are at the forefront of machine learning, AI, cyber security and solutions. Using your skills in the technology frontline by helping to build a safer world. You can inspire change.
Collaboration: having flexibility to do your job is one of our core benefits, enabling you to become part of our extraordinary team. We have been empowering our people to work flexibly for years. Whether you work from home, the office or on customer sites, we will give you the digital tools and the flexibility to work smarter and align your needs and ours.
People: Leidos empowers people from every background to be themselves and gives you the tools to learn new skills by enabling growth whilst developing. We believe that extraordinary people need opportunities to grow, to be inspired and to inspire others. At Leidos, we invest in technical academies, career rotations and a career development plans that enhance your future.
If you’re looking for comfort, keep scrolling. At Leidos, we outthink, outbuild, and outpace the status quo — because the mission demands it. We’re not hiring followers. We’re recruiting the ones who disrupt, provoke, and refuse to fail. Step 10 is ancient history. We’re already at step 30 — and moving faster than anyone else dares.
For U.S. Positions: While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.
£75,800.00-£99,800.00
The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.
About Leidos
Leidos is an industry and technology leader serving government and commercial customers with smarter, more efficient digital and mission innovations. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, with 47,000 global employees, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $16.7 billion for the fiscal year ended January 3, 2025. For more information, visit www.Leidos.com.
Pay and Benefits
Pay and benefits are fundamental to any career decision. That’s why we craft compensation packages that reflect the importance of the work we do for our customers. Employment benefits include competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave and Retirement. More details are available at www.leidos.com/careers/pay-benefits.
Securing Your Data
Beware of fake employment opportunities using Leidos’ name. Leidos will never ask you to provide payment-related information during any part of the employment application process (i.e., ask you for money), nor will Leidos ever advance money as part of the hiring process (i.e., send you a check or money order before doing any work). Further, Leidos will only communicate with you through emails that are generated by the Leidos.com automated system – never from free commercial services (e.g., Gmail, Yahoo, Hotmail) or via WhatsApp, Telegram, etc. If you received an email purporting to be from Leidos that asks for payment-related information or any other personal information (e.g., about you or your previous employer), and you are concerned about its legitimacy, please make us aware immediately by emailing us at LeidosCareersFraud@leidos.com.
If you believe you are the victim of a scam, contact your local law enforcement and report the incident to the U.S. Federal Trade Commission.
Commitment to Non-Discrimination
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Leidos will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws.
Company Description
Come join us and make a difference in the world!
Discover more at www.necsws.com
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Job Description
We are seeking a Cloud Platform Engineer to build and operate the core public cloud platform foundations that underpin all application workloads. This role will focus on implementing landing zones, identity integration, networking, and Infrastructure as Code (IaC) frameworks, working closely with senior platform engineers and platform services teams.
The role sits within the Cloud Platform Engineering team and reports to the Cloud Platform & Services Operations Manager. It is a hands-on engineering role with strong automation and DevOps practices at its core.
Key Responsibilities
Cloud Platform Foundations
Identity & Access
Cloud Networking
Infrastructure as Code (IaC)
Platform Automation & Tooling
Operational Support (BAU)
Documentation & Collaboration
BAU vs Project Responsibilities
BAU
Project / Change
Qualifications
Required Skills & Experience
Technical
Engineering Practices
Soft Skills
Desirable Experience
Additional Information
We pride ourselves in offering an excellent benefits package, including an above average pension scheme. When you join the team at NEC Software Solutions, you are provided with the following:
OTHER INFORMATION
This position requires you to either currently have national security vetting clearance at the Security Check (SC) level or higher, Non-Police Personnel Vetting (NPPV) Level 3, or the ability to gain Enhanced Security Clearance
NEC Software Solutions is an equal opportunities employer, welcoming applications from all communities. If you require any reasonable adjustments or have specific accessibility needs during the recruitment or interview process, please feel free to share these with us. We are committed to ensuring an inclusive and accommodating experience for all candidates.
Who We Are:
We’re NEC Software Solutions (part of global tech giant NEC Corporation). While you read this ad, our software is helping to dispatch ambulances, support families, keep trains on the move, locate missing people and even test the hearing of newborn babies.
Working with us, you’ll be helping our 3,000+ employees push the boundaries of what’s possible and support amazing public services.
We work with governments, hospitals, police forces, housing providers, local authorities and more. We help them pay financial support faster, speed up treatments for patients and respond to emergencies in the right way. The more we do, the more our customers can do for others. And together, we make a world of difference.
We’d love your help. And we’ll support you all the way.
Job Description: SECURITY CLEARANCE: ** Eligibility to gain UK SC Security Clearance \TRAVEL REQUIRED: * * Some travel within UK (occasional international) **LOCATION: \ Newport - alongside Portsmouth and Stevenage (60% of your working week must be office based) **TYPE: \ Full time **GRADE: Below Band V / Other INTERNAL MOBILITY This position is exclusively available to internal candidates. At Airbus, we are committed to fostering internal mobility and believe this role could be a great fit for our talented workforce, with the right development, guidance, and support. If you meet the role’s requirements and are open to the location and grade, we encourage you to apply to learn more. Please also review our golden rules for internal mobility : ( Internal Mobility Golden Rules) ABOUT THE ROLE * Join the international IT Network Products Team at Airbus Defence and Space and be part of re-thinking Digital Infrastructures - delivering the expertise, technology, and equipment to make it fly. We are transforming our operating model around multi-functional, agile teams to develop our digital capabilities, offering you an opportunity to grow your career in an innovative environment. Are you passionate about digital topics and interested in working in a diverse and international environment? Then join us as an IT Solution Engineer/ Architect! **HOW YOU WILL CONTRIBUTE TO THE TEAM \ As a Network Engineer/ Architect, you will be responsible for technology development, integration testing, deployment, and product lifecycle management for Network Security Products. Your contribution will include: * to maintain and manage changes during the lifecycle of the Network Products whilst improving efficiency, quality and productivity aspects * to contribute to analysis of console messages, diagnoses system failures and takes corrective action in order to ensure continuity of operations, escalating to other technical teams and vendors as needed * to supervise system backup processing, and leads disaster recovery tests Identifies and implements technologies and processes that improve the reliability, efficiency and availability of the systems environment * Ensure operational continuity and system reliability by managing ITIL support processes, diagnosing failures, and executing backup/disaster recovery protocols. * Manage the full product lifecycle, including all economic aspects such as budget planning. **ABOUT YOU * Background in IT/Telecommunications with experience in Data Centre Network Technologies (BGP, OSPF and routing protocols, QoS, Routers communities, VRFs, IP Management) * Experience in Cisco devices alongside network and security management platforms (ACI, Firewalls) * Experience in encryption alongside Network certifications (Encryption protocols: https, IPSEC… / Crypto boxes: Compumatica, Genua, Cisco manufacturers) Not a 100% match? No worries! Airbus supports your personal growth with customised development solution s. * **HOW WE CAN SUPPORT YOU Many of our staff work flexibly in many different ways, including part-time. Please talk to us at interview about the flexibility you need and we’ll always do our best to accommodate your request. Please let us know if you need us to make any adjustments for the selection process - you can share this with your Talent Acquisition Partner if you are invited to interview. Examples may include (but not exclusive to) accessible facilities; auxiliary aids; room layout, etc. Any information disclosed will be treated in the strictest confidence. As a Disability Confident Employer, Airbus UK will offer an interview to any applicant that considers themselves to have a disability or long-term condition and meets the minimum criteria of the role (as set out in the job advert). To ‘opt in’, just select the option during your application submission and our Talent Acquisition team will contact you. f0682a678faf #CI_2025 This job requires an awareness of any potential compliance risks and a commitment to act with integrity, as the foundation for the Company’s success, reputation and sustainable growth. Company:* AIRBUS Defence and Space Limited Employment Type:
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Airbus is committed to achieving workforce diversity and creating an inclusive working environment. We welcome all applications irrespective of social and cultural background, age, gender, disability, sexual orientation or religious belief. Airbus is, and always has been, committed to equal opportunities for all. As such, we will never ask for any type of monetary exchange in the frame of a recruitment process. Any impersonation of Airbus to do so should be reported to emsom@airbus.com . At Airbus, we support you to work, connect and collaborate more easily and flexibly. Wherever possible, we foster flexible working arrangements to stimulate innovative thinking.