Senior Linux System Administrator Location: Hybrid (50/50) | Employment Type: Full-TimeMCS Group is seeking a Senior Linux System Administrator to join an infrastructure team supporting both on-premise and cloud environments. This role is ideal for a technically strong professional who can maintain, secure, and enhance Linux systems while driving improvements through automation and best practices.Key Responsibilities:Administer and optimise Debian-based Linux servers in production.Develop automation scripts (Bash, Python) to streamline tasks.Manage networking components (DNS, routing, firewalls, VPNs).Support database technologies including PostgreSQL, MySQL/MariaDB, and AWS RDS.Monitor system performance and respond to incidents.Implement security best practices and infrastructure hardening.Participate in on-call rotations and maintain technical documentation.Collaborate across teams to ensure resilient and efficient systems.Candidate Profile:Strong experience supporting Linux (Debian preferred) in production.Proficient in scripting (Bash, Python) and automation.Solid networking knowledge (TCP/IP, DNS, routing, firewalls).Experience managing databases and cloud-hosted services.Analytical problem-solving skills with excellent communication.Desirable Experience:AWS cloud environments (VPC, EC2, Route 53).Monitoring/observability tools (Prometheus).VoIP/SIP technologies.Infrastructure as Code, CI/CD, or configuration management.Supporting high-availability or large-scale infrastructures.Package & Benefits:Competitive salary8% combined pensionProfessional development supportFlexible hybrid workingAccess to modern infrastructure & cloud technologiesEmployee discounts on tech and equipment To speak in absolute confidence about this opportunity please send an up-to-date CV via the link provided or contact Senior Recruitment Consultant Stuart Kennedy at MCS Group on 02896935520 or s.kennedy@mcsgroup.jobs. Even if this position is not right for you, we may have others that are. Please visit MCS Group to view a wide selection of our current jobs.

HALOS is an advanced body camera and cloud software scaleup, working with some of the biggest names in security, services, and law enforcement. At HALO, we’re passionate about safety and innovation, constantly staying ahead of threats and reducing risk.

What sets HALOS apart is not just the cutting-edge technology we develop but the culture we’ve nurtured. Our team embodies openness, transparency, and a “one team” spirit. We’re a group of passionate individuals, all working on exciting and impactful projects. Here, you’ll find an environment that fosters collaboration, creativity, and a shared sense of purpose.

Key Responsibilities

• Diagnose, troubleshoot, and repair technical faults.
• Communicate clearly with customers to identify the root cause of issues.
• Provide timely, accurate, and professional feedback to customers.
• Log, track, and manage incidents using a ticketing system.
• Provision and configure devices for new and existing customers.
• Test new software and firmware releases.
• Deliver technical support via phone and email.
• Prioritise and manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously.
• Escalate complex issues to 2nd and 3rd line support when required.
• Operate effectively in a fast-moving, customer-focused environment.

Your Qualifications

Required:

• Degree in Computing or related (e.g. Computer Science, CIT).
• 1+ years’ experience working in an IT environment.
• Strong experience with multiple operating systems, including Windows and macOS.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting abilities.
• Desirable:
• Experience with scripting languages such as Batch or Shell.
• Basic knowledge of Linux.
• Previous experience in technical support, desktop support, or a similar role.
• Experience creating or editing batch and shell script files.
• Exposure to regression testing practices.
• Familiarity with at least one programming language (e.g. Java or Python).

£28,000 - £30,000 a year

Benefits

• Generous Annual Leave Allowance
• Competitive salary and commission/bonus package
• Learning and Development opportunities
• Private Health Insurance
• Cycle to work scheme
• Home & Tech scheme
• Regular company events and social initiatives

The HALOS Hiring Process

Here’s what we expect the hiring process for this role to be, should all go well with your candidacy. This entire process is expected to take 1-3 weeks to complete and you’d be expected to start on a specific date.

Application

30 minute introductory meeting with the recruiting team

45 minute Interview with department hiring manager

30 minute meeting with wider department

Offer!

Diversity & Inclusion

We’re an Equal Opportunity Employer and embrace a diversity of backgrounds, cultures, and perspectives. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, disability, national origin, protected veteran status, age, or any other status protected by applicable national, federal, state, or local law.

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Backend Software Engineer / Developer (C++) Cambridge / WFH to £75k

Are you a C++ technologist looking for an opportunity to progress your career whilst working on complex and interesting systems with continual learning opportunities?

You could be joining a market leading software house that’s remote access product is used by hundreds of millions of users worldwide.

What’s in it for you:

As a Backend Software Engineer / Developer you’ll earn a competitive salary:

• Salary to £75k
• Bonus
• Pension
• Private Medical Care
• Life Assurance
• Travel Insurance
• Subsidised gym membership and a range of other perks

Your role:

As a Backend Software Engineer you will join the team responsible for the responsible for creating the client desktop software that forms a key part of the core remote access technology. You’ll have exposure across the full development lifecycle from requirements analysis through to design, development and testing with a focus on backend C++ services that require scalability, large amounts of data and must be security compliant.

Initially you’ll join a large project to engineer the mobile application of this desktop product using Flutter and Dart (you can pick these up on the job), upcoming projects include a piece around cryptography, there’s a strong pipeline of projects to keep it interesting!

Location / WFH:

There’s a friendly and supportive team environment, you’ll be able to work from home most of the time, meeting up with colleagues in the Cambridge office once or twice a month.

About You:

• You have strong C++ development skills
• You have cross platform experience, at least two of the following Operating Systems: Linux, Windows, MacOS, Android, iOS
• You have a good understanding of networking technologies, protocols e.g. TCP/IP, UDP, multicast and / or security principles / regulated environments
• You have a good understanding of security, the company is ISO 27001 certified
• You’re collaborative with clear, concise communication skills
• You have a relevant degree e.g. Computer Science
• It would be great to have some experience with Flutter / Dart mobile development, but you can upskill on the job

Apply now to find out more about this Backend Software Engineer / Developer (C++ Linux) opportunity.

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

We currently have multiple contract opportunities (Inside IR35) with our banking clients across several UK locations. These roles require strong GCP / DevOps / Cloud engineering experience, and we are planning immediate hiring, with interviews available as early as next day.

Please see the 5 roles below:

Role 1. DevOps Engineer Bristol (Hybrid) Key skills: Jenkins CI/CD pipeline development Golang services build & deployment Docker / Containerisation OpenShift Kubernetes DevSecOps tools (AquaSec, NexusIQ, SonarQube) Istio / Service Mesh exposure preferred Linux scripting (Bash / Python)

2. GCP DevOps Engineer Manchester / Leeds / Halifax (Hybrid) Key skills: GCP platform engineering GKE & production-grade Kubernetes operations Istio / Service Mesh Terraform (Infrastructure as Code) CI/CD pipelines & automation Cloud networking & security Observability (Prometheus / OpenTelemetry)

3. Fullstack DevSecOps Engineer London (Hybrid) Key skills: Strong GCP DevOps architecture GKE, Helm & Harness CI/CD Terraform (IaC) Java / Python / Node API deployment & load balancing Secure deployment for mobile applications

4. Site Reliability Engineer (SRE) Leeds / Bristol / Halifax / Edinburgh Key skills: Hybrid cloud platform delivery on GCP DevOps tooling: Git, Terraform Cloud, Harness, Jenkins HashiCorp Vault Infrastructure as Code (IaC) Incident & enterprise networking troubleshooting Cloud platform reliability and optimisation

5. DevOps Engineering Tech Lead Sheffield Key skills: OpenShift Container Platform Virtualization (OCPV) Ansible automation Python scripting CI/CD pipelines Linux systems & networking

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What you will do

As a Senior Firmware Engineer, you will aid in the design, development, and maintenance of embedded firmware across a range of CEM Systems hardware platforms. You will work closely with hardware, software, and systems teams to deliver reliable, secure, and high-performance solutions used globally in critical infrastructure, airports, data centres, and enterprise environments. This is a hands-on technical position involving firmware design, secure solution development, problem-solving, and full product lifecycle support.

How you will do it

Embedded Firmware Development

• Design,  implement and support firmware for embedded systems using RTOS-based environments.
• Develop/maintain/debug multi threaded firmware applications using signals, semaphores, mailboxes, and other RTOS primitives to manage constrained resources.
• Create clear, robust finite state machine logic for deterministic device behaviour.
• Implement internal communication protocols including SPI, I²C, and other MCU subsystems.
• Design for Security – develop firmware with latest cyber security practices at the core

Networking & Security Protocols

• Develop and maintain embedded networking features using the ISO model, including TCP/IP, routing, subnets, client/server operation.
• Integrate secure communication technologies including TLS (MBED, WolfSSL) and modern cipher suites such as AES, CHACHA20 along with SHA.
• Work with access-control-specific communication standards, including OSDP for control panels and peripheral devices.

Smart Card & RFID Technologies

• Implement and support smart-card reader technologies across ISO 14443A/B, ISO 15693, and related RFID standards.
• Work with DESFire architecture, including AES and 3DES encryption modes, application identifiers (AIDs), and file structures.
• Support legacy and proprietary card formats including MIFARE Classic, HID iClass, and customer-specific technologies.

Electronics & Hardware Interaction

• Read, interpret, and collaborate using circuit diagrams and system schematics.
• Understand power supply behaviour, electrical limitations, and protection considerations.
• Work with RS485 asynchronous communications, Ethernet hardware, NFC antenna systems, relays, and FET-based output drivers.

Problem Solving & Technical Leadership

• Conduct root-cause analysis across multi-component systems—both hardware and firmware.
• Develop solutions that minimise collateral impact and maintain system stability.
• Mentor junior engineers, perform code reviews, and contribute to engineering best practice.

What we look for

Essential

• Ability to work in the office three days per week
• Authorization to work in the UK
• Proven experience designing firmware for embedded systems (ideally real-time / resource-constrained environments).
• Strong proficiency in C, familiarity with C++ and JAVA is desirable.
• Experience with a range od IDEs including Keil uVision, QT Creator, Android Studio and source control systems including Github and TFS
• Experience with embedded Linux and Android operating systems desirable along with
• Solid understanding of hardware fundamentals and microcontroller architectures.
• Demonstrable experience with networking stacks and secure communication protocols.
• Experience with smart-card or RFID technologies is a significant advantage.
• Excellent analytical and debugging abilities, including use of oscilloscopes, logic analysers, and protocol tools.
• Ability to work autonomously and collaboratively across multidisciplinary teams.
• Familiarity with Mitsubishi PLCs desirable.

Desirable Experience

• Experience in access control, security systems, or other safety-critical embedded environments.
• Previous leadership/mentoring responsibilities.
• Familiarity with compliance, certification, or regulated environments.

What we offer

• Work on innovative, industry-leading security products used worldwide.
• Join an experienced engineering team with strong technical depth.
• Opportunities for technical leadership, architecture influence, and career progression.
• Competitive salary, benefits, and flexible working options.

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Location: Belfast (Hybrid working)

Your role

We are looking for a Technical Service Engineer Practitioner (Senior) to join one of our 3rd line infrastructure engineering teams. Your role will involve working within a very dynamic operations team who support Linux, storage, virtualisation and backup environments. The role requires a self-motivated person, with strong inter-personal skills, who can communicate effectively with people at all levels. This team is working with a long-standing client who is in embarking on a major technical refresh.

Your Transferable Skills and Experience

Essential Skills

• Extensive experience supporting Linux or Unix

Proven record of leading Major Incident/Problem/Change Management
Proven ability as an SME in a range of systems
Experience of working within medium/large sized project transitions
Experience in managing relationships with key internal and external technical stakeholders

You must willing and eligible to undergo required clearance for this position .

Note: This position is based in Belfast due to the proximity to the DCs. This is a hybrid role, the person appointed will initially be expected to attend the office to support training.

We are a Disability Confident Employer and will offer an interview to disabled applicants who meet the minimum/essential criteria for the role. Email if you would like to apply through the Disability Confident Interview Scheme.

Achieve together

We are recognised as a responsible and inclusive employer: Not only are we a certified Disability Confident Leader, a Times Top 50 employer for Gender Equality, a Top 75 employer for Social Mobility, accredited with the Living Wage Foundation and a signatory for the Race at Work Charter, but we are also committed to the United Nations standards for LGBTI+ and a Stonewall Top 100 Employer.

We are people centric: Our work environments enable you to Be Completely You. Our active people-led Inclusive Community networks are representative of all aspects of diversity and are instrumental in enabling and supporting our innovative approach to inclusion.

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Summary of Skills & Role:

As a Staff Security Engineer - Operations within Global Information Security (GIS), you will serve as the technical leader, establishing the direction and accountability for our weekend operational defense posture. This role is responsible for ensuring seamless, high-quality / hands-on execution of security operations and governance across our distributed, two-person weekend teams located in Bengaluru, Belfast, and the US (New York/Chicago). You will be accountable for setting operational standards and ensuring consistent, high-quality delivery during the non-traditional trading window.

This position is a critical component of our comprehensive “Follow-the-Sun” support model, vital to achieving 24/7 market protection. Your primary focus will be on global incident response efforts, scheduling and execution of change management tasks, running disaster recovery procedures and driving continuous, global operational maturity across all shifts.

Specific Deployment:

• Initial Training Schedule: (First 3-6 months): Until the selected candidate is fully up to speed on our specific technologies and environment, the work schedule will be Monday - Friday business hours, working alongside existing Cyber Defense Operations engineers for onboarding, training and ramp-up.

• Target Shift Schedule: This position is essential to completing our 24/7 operational coverage. After an initial training period, this role will transition to a weekend-concentrated four (4) eleven-hour shifts per week (specifically Friday through Monday, 10 working hours plus 1 hour for lunch). This shift grants three (3) consecutive days off every week.

• In-Office Requirement: This position requires a minimum 2-day per week in-office presence. Candidates must be within commutable distance of the regional CME Group office

Core Responsibilities & Focus:

• Incident Response Leadership & Governance: Act as the operational escalation point of contact and owner for regional weekend teams during incidents involving Cyber Defense Applications. Direct and coordinate global response efforts, ensuring clear, concise communication and a unified operational strategy across shifts until incident resolution/closure or handover.

• System Resiliency Coordination, Execution & Oversight: Assume full accountability for the definition, hands-on execution, and governance of security-related tasks during scheduled System Resiliency (Disaster Recovery) exercises. Oversee scheduled exercises as the regional team System Resilience Coordinator (SRC) to fulfill exercise responsibilities, ensure all coordination, issue management, documentation, and communication to stakeholders are handled to the highest standard and aligned with enterprise resilience policy.

• Change Management & Weekend Authority:Serve as regional authorized Cyber Defense Operations escalation point of contact for the weekly Saturday Change Status meetings. Validate, prioritize, and complete assigned weekend operational task work and change execution while ensuring adherence to policy and procedure.

• Tool Standardization and Maturity: Oversee the operational health, configuration, and maintenance lifecycle of security tools, ensuring collaborative alignment with peer and engineering teams across all time zones.

• Mentorship & Knowledge Transfer: Mentor, develop, and set direction for the two-person teams in Belfast, Bengaluru, and the U.S., focusing on elevating technical skills, advanced incident analysis, and consistent operational best practices. Participate in and drive knowledge transfer between regional shifts to minimize operational variance and uplift the global team’s collective engineering capabilities.

• Operational Automation: Identify opportunities and guide the development, deployment and supportive documentation of automation scripts (Python preferred) to enhance security control process, effectiveness and team efficiency across the regional operations.

• Documentation & Standards Auditing: Conduct comprehensive, periodic quality reviews and audits of operational documentation, runbooks, and procedures used by the regional teams to ensure consistency, clarity, and adherence to security policy and regulatory requirements.

Required Competencies:

• Experience: Proven experience (typically 5-7 years) in a progressive security operations or defense engineering role, with demonstrable experience in formal team leadership, mentorship, or technical management capacity.
• Leadership & Coordination: Demonstrated ability to lead and provide direction to technical teams virtually across diverse international locations and time zones during critical operational periods.
• Communication and Governance: Exceptional ability to communicate and collaborate effectively across diverse technical teams, and to provide professional guidance and clarity for non-technical consumers and senior executive stakeholders from various international locations.
• Practical expertise with Linux and Windows operating system security and hardening best practices.
• Solid understanding of networking and security protocols (TCP/IP, DNS, TLS) relevant to troubleshooting and architecting operational security solutions.
• Expert knowledge of security defense principles and practical expertise with enterprise security tools (e.g., SIEM, EDR, Vulnerability Management).
• Experience supporting Cloud Security Operations (GCP/AWS/Azure) is highly desirable, with a focus on governance and strategic implementation.

Formal Education, Certifications & Experience

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related technical field. Relevant combination of education and experience may substitute for a degree.

• Certifications (Preferred): Relevant advanced industry certifications such as CISSP, CISM, or advanced GIAC certifications are highly desirable (eg, GCIH, GCIA)

• Required Certification or Expert Experience supporting the following security technologies:

  • Secure Access Service Edge (SASE / SSE) eg, SWG, CASB, ZTNA
  • Web Application Firewall / Web Application & API Protection (WAF / WAAP)
  • Public Key Infrastructure (PKI)

• Added Certification or Experience a plus in the following security technologies:

  • Security Incident & Event Monitoring (SIEM)
  • Data Leak Protection (DLP)
  • Endpoint Security Enforcement
  • Database Activity Monitoring (DAM)
  • Network Detection & Response (NDR)
  • User & Entity Behavioral Analytics (UEBA)

Company Benefits:

• Bonus Programme
• Equity Programme
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
• Private Medical and Dental coverage
• Mental Health Benefit Programme
• Group Pension Plan
• Income Protection
• Life Assurance
• Cycle To Work
• EV Car Benefit Scheme
• Gym Membership
• Family Leave
• Education Assistance - MBA/Advanced Degree/Bachelor Degree
• Ongoing Employee Development Training/Certification
• Hybrid Working

CME Group: Where Futures are Made

CME Group is the world’s leading derivatives marketplace. But who we are goes deeper than that. Here, you can impact markets worldwide. Transform industries. And build a career by shaping tomorrow. We invest in your success and you own it - all while working alongside a team of leading experts who inspire you in ways big and small. Problem solvers, difference makers, trailblazers. Those are our people. And we’re looking for more.

At CME Group, we embrace our employees’ unique experiences and skills to ensure that everyone’s perspectives are acknowledged and valued. As an equal-opportunity employer, we consider all potential employees without regard to any protected characteristic.

Important Notice: Recruitment fraud is on the rise, with scammers using misleading promises of job offers and interviews to solicit money and personal information from job seekers. CME Group adheres to established procedures designed to maintain trust, confidence and security throughout our recruitment process. Learn more here.

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

Company Description

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

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

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

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

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

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

Job Description

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

Key Responsibilities:

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

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

Qualifications

Skills, Education & Qualifications:

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

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

Additional Information

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

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

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

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

Job Description

My client, a fast-growing Managed Security & IT Services Provider operating under a security-first ethos, is hiring a Senior Project Engineer to join an established technical team. This is a key position within a high-performing infrastructure division, working on the design, deployment, and support of enterprise IT and cloud solutions across a diverse client base.
* Competitive salary (dependent on experience)
* Hybrid working - 3 days per week in the office
* Flexible working
* Private medical cover & healthcare cash plan
* 31 days holiday + additional days for long service
* Learning & development opportunities
* Clear career progression
* Supportive and collaborative team culture
You will be part of a dynamic technical team delivering innovative, secure, and future-proof IT infrastructure solutions. The organisation works across multi-client environments, providing enterprise-grade cloud, virtualisation, networking, and security solutions. This role offers exposure to varied technologies and the opportunity to take ownership of full project lifecycles in a fast-paced, client-focused environment.

The Role

As a Senior Project Engineer, you will design, implement, and deliver IT infrastructure projects aligned with industry best practice. You will work across enterprise environments, cloud platforms, and data centre infrastructure, while also supporting BAU troubleshooting and escalations.
Your responsibilities will include:

• Designing and deploying enterprise infrastructure solutions (Microsoft, VMware, Hyper-V, Fortinet, Veeam technologies)
• Implementing clustered virtualisation platforms supporting high availability (HA), disaster recovery (DR), and business continuity (BC)
• Managing Active Directory environments across multi-site infrastructures
• Administering Microsoft 365 environments including email security and MFA
• Configuring and deploying networking equipment including firewalls, switches, routers, storage, and Wi-Fi
• Supporting and maintaining cloud datacentre platforms
• Installing and configuring vendor hardware within customer environments
• Troubleshooting complex technical issues and providing senior-level escalation support
• Managing documentation, reporting, and time tracking for project delivery

The Person

• Proven experience in a senior technical delivery or operations role within an IT services or managed services environment
• Strong expertise in Windows and Linux server environments
• Advanced experience with VMware and/or Hyper-V virtualisation platforms
• Experience with Fortinet technologies in data centre environments
• Experience delivering infrastructure projects end-to-end
• Strong client engagement and stakeholder communication skills
• Ability to self-manage multiple projects and priorities
• Relevant technical certifications desirable

Personal Attributes

• Positive, proactive, and solution-focused mindset
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Comfortable working in fast-paced, dynamic environments
• Strong attention to detail and organisational skills
• Ambitious with a genuine passion for IT and infrastructure technologies

For further information on this opportunity, or other IT Infrastructure roles, apply via the link or contact the recruitment team for a confidential discussion.
Applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK. Pre-employment checks may be required in line with company policy.

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

If you’ve also worked in the following roles, we’d also like to hear from you: DevOps Engineer, Operations Engineer, Cloud Engineer, Platform Engineer, Systems Engineer, Infrastructure Engineer, Production Engineer

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

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

JOB TYPE: Full-Time, Permanent

JOB OVERVIEW

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

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

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

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DUTIES

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS

ESSENTIAL

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

• Understanding of security frameworks and operational resilience best practices

DESIRABLE

• Experience within ISP, MSP or telecommunications environments

• Familiarity with enterprise IT architectures including OSS and BSS systems

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

• Experience with infrastructure automation tools such as Terraform or Ansible

BENEFITS

• Smart casual dress code

• Free access to gym facilities

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

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

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

• Brand new office with excellent transport links

• Supportive team culture, growth and career progression

HOW TO APPLY

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

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Location: Tring (Predominately onsite with flex where project allows) Duration: 4-6 month contract IR35: Outside IR35 Role detaills: Our client, a leading entity in the Defence & Security sector, is seeking a highly motivated Senior Software Engineer to join them on a contract basis - The role will encompass the design and development of a web-based control and monitoring dashboard application for an antenna terminal system. Key Responsibilities: Design and develop a web-based control and monitoring dashboard application for an antenna terminal system. Engage in the full design life cycle from specifications generation to thorough regression testing of pre-production units. Build and maintain React/Next.js frontend applications and NestJS backend services within a shared pnpm monorepo environment. Integrate user-facing components with backend services using various communication protocols (REST, WebSockets, SNMP, MQTT, etc.). Develop the GUI using a mix of off-the-shelf UI components and custom modules. Ensure the UI code is well-structured, scalable, and testable, conforming to UX/architecture guidelines. Ensure compliance with modern accessibility standards and usability best practices across browsers and devices. Contribute to software architecture, project planning, and specification documentation. Job Requirements: Proficiency in frontend technologies including HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, TypeScript, React, and Next.js. Experience with backend services using NestJS and related TypeScript tooling. Understanding of various communication protocols like TCP/IP, HTTP, and SNMP. Experience with containerization tools such as Docker. Ability to design, implement, integrate, and verify software applications on Linux and Windows OS. Proven product development experience from concept through deployment. Familiarity with networked applications that require low-latency and high-availability. Preferred Experience: Knowledge of communication systems design. Understanding of various communication protocols, including RS-232, I2C, CAN, SPI, USB, TCP, and UDP over IP. Familiarity with databases, web servers (e.g. Apache), and UI/UX design. Interested? Apply today via the link provided

Location: London (3 days in office: Monday-Wednesday)
Sponsorship: Not available

About the Company

We are a provider of high‑performance trading and market‑data technology, delivering ultra‑low‑latency solutions across global markets. Our systems support demanding front‑office environments where reliability, determinism, and speed are critical.

We are seeking a QA Engineer who brings strong technical capability along with the right personal qualities-energy, curiosity, and a passion for breaking things before production does.

The Role

You will ensure the correctness, robustness, and reliability of complex trading and market‑data systems. Working closely with developers and product teams, you will validate system behaviour, identify unexpected issues, and contribute to improvements across the SDLC.

This is a hands‑on test engineering role for someone who enjoys deep investigation, questioning assumptions, and continuously improving testing processes.

Key Responsibilities

Design, develop, and execute test plans, test cases, and regression suites.
Perform manual and automated testing within Linux environments.
Write and execute scripts (Bash required) for testing and validation tasks.
Investigate failures, analyse logs, diagnose root causes, and raise clear defect reports.
Validate behaviour and performance of market‑data and low‑latency workflows.
Collaborate with developers to reproduce issues and verify fixes.
Contribute to improvements in testing frameworks, tools, and processes.
Support release readiness reviews and provide QA signoff.

Required Skills & Experience

Proven QA Engineering experience in complex software systems.
Strong Linux and Bash skills (must‑have).
Good understanding of the software development lifecycle (SDLC).
Scripting experience: Python or C++ is a Nice to Have, but transferable skills in other languages are welcome.
Comfortable working with CI pipelines, version control, and defect‑tracking tools.
Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills, especially in distributed or performance‑sensitive systems.

Nice to Have

Experience in trading‑technology or front‑office environments, such as:

Market Data
FIX Trading / Order Flow
Ultra‑low‑latency systems
Exchange connectivity
High‑frequency trading workflows(Not required, but highly beneficial.)

Personal Profile

We place high value on personality and attitude. The ideal candidate is:

Positive, energetic, and happy coming into the office.
Naturally curious and enjoys breaking things to understand root causes.
Adaptable, eager to learn, and comfortable in a fast‑moving environment.
Detail‑oriented with a drive for quality and continuous improvement.
A strong communicator who enjoys collaborating with cross‑functional teams.

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We are looking for a skilled Rust/Python Software Engineer with exposure to embedded systems development to join an engineering team. In this role, you will design and build reliable, high-performance software that runs close to hardware-as well as applications level development using rust & python You will work on systems where performance, safety, and efficiency are critical, using Rust to deliver robust solutions for embedded platforms.

Key responsibilities

Develop and maintain software written in Rust/Python for front end/ embedded and systems-level applications.

Work with cross-functional teams including hardware, firmware, and systems engineers.

Design efficient, safe, and maintainable code for resource-constrained environments.

Integrate software with hardware peripherals and low-level interfaces.

Contribute to architecture decisions and code reviews.

Debug and optimise performance on embedded targets.

Support testing, validation, and deployment of firmware/software components.

Required Skills and Experience

Professional experience with Rust and Python programming.

Knowledge or experience working with embedded systems or firmware development.

Understanding of low-level programming concepts (memory management, concurrency, hardware interfaces).

Knowledge of microcontrollers, RTOS, or bare-metal environments.

Knowledge of debugging tools and performance optimisation techniques.

Desirable Skills

Experience with embedded Linux or cross-compilation toolchains.

Familiarity with hardware communication protocols (SPI, I²C, UART, CAN, etc.).

Exposure to safety-critical or real-time systems.

Experience contributing to open-source Rust projects.

What We Offer

Opportunity to work on challenging low-level and hardware-integrated systems.

Collaborative engineering environment with a focus on quality and performance.

Competitive salary

Flexible working arrangements where possible

This role is Inside IR35

The Lightning Systems Integration Facility (LSIF) is established at the Maritime Integration & Support Centre (MISC) on Portsdown Hill, Portsmouth, to support testing and integration of the F35 Lightning II Aircraft within the UK military infrastructure.

A UKLTI System Administrator is required to administer, patch, secure and maintain the LSIF systems within the MISC environment, prepare the systems in line with testing requirements, and occasionally implement changes to the facility and established infrastructure.

A major function of the role is the maintenance of government furnished computer equipment (including large servers). As part of this, the liaison and effective communication between suppliers, owners, partners and users is crucial in ensuring the equipment is available to the right groups at the right time.

The role will require good organisational and communication skills on top of technical ability covering a range of technologies.

The incumbent will be provided training on how to use the proprietary systems and will be expected to become well versed in using and administering them.

Typical duties include (but are not limited to):

• Administration and maintenance of hardware, software, and networks
• Implementation of changes to hardware, software and networks
• Assisting with system preparation in line with customer and project requirements
• Assisting with security and export control matters (including ITAR and IVCO)
• Assisting with the planning, execution and reporting of testing events
• Assisting with longer-term facility planning
• Assisting with procurement and management of LSIF hardware and software
• Configuration control of assets, documents, change requests etc

Knowledge:

Server Administration, including Active Directory, DNS, Group Policies, Disk Management, updating via WSUS as well as knowledge of Microsoft hypervisor and the ability to implement and manage a virtual environment.

Experience of auditing system log files and anti-virus monitoring using monitoring tools such as SolarWinds NPM/Observability, Kiwi Syslog, Splunk and Trellix ePO

Some experience with networking vendors such as Cisco, FortiGate. Experience configuring, troubleshooting and upgrading network devices and knowledge of LAN and WAN infrastructure (switches, routers, firewalls).

Ability to physically install Servers, workstations and network devices, and to perform cable management to MoD Standard

Ability to design, plan, implement and manage integration of separate IT systems, including at different security classifications.

Knowledge of ITAR, EAR, DEAL, SCIDA accreditation requirements of JSP 440 and 480, etc.

Experience of ITIL processes and procedures.

General IT trouble shooting skills

Some knowledge of Linux, and / or containerisation, as well as JIRA and Confluence would also be preferred although is not vital

Skills:

Ability to learn to use new technology including proprietary software and systems when required

Ability to work as part of a team

Ability to communicate with other team members, suppliers and customers

Ability to document changes and troubleshooting steps taken

Ability to prioritise work based on customer requirements and project/team objectives

Job Title: Software Engineer

Location: London

Salary: TBC - We are booking interviews in next week! Please call or email for a slot

As a Software Engineer you’ll play a pivotal role in developing cutting edge DevSecOps software systems and applications. You’ll be at the forefront of driving innovation and safeguarding digital infrastructures in the UK.

The Role:

So, what will you be doing as a Software Engineer?

Typically, you will be involved in one or more of the following:

• Planning, conducting and coordinating software development activities.
• Working with customers and key stakeholders to identify requirements and ready to advise on and influence the adoption of suitable architectures and solutions.
• Design and development of tests to debug software.
• Working with customer requirements that are to be programmed into business/mission applications, whilst utilising the appropriates standards, processes and tools throughout the entire development lifecycle.
• Mentoring of junior engineers.
• Analysis of system capabilities to resolve questions of program intent, output requirements, input data acquisition, programming techniques, and controls.
• Championing automation in the form of IaC, CI/CD and test automation.

Extra info:

• Expert knowledge of current Java.
• Proficient in another language such as Python, C++, JavaScript, TypeScript, React.
• Advanced knowledge of AWS Services such as EC2, EKS, Fargate, IAM, S3, Lambda.
• Advanced knowledge of CI/CD software pipelines for Cloud deployments.
• Expert knowledge of developing software for cloud deployment - specifically AWS.
• Expert in developing software for microservice and or serverless architectures.
• Advanced understanding the development challenges moving on-prem workload to cloud.
• Experience of developing on Linux.
• Advanced understanding of mocking and unit testing frameworks such as JUnit 5.x (Jupiter).
• Expert with Git version control.
• Proficient in Agile Development using SCRUM.
• Advanced knowledge of Oracle/ Relational Databases and/or Mongo.
• Experience of GitLab CI/CD Pipelines.
• Experience of Apache NiFi.
• Experience in the use of Atlassian Suite - Bitbucket, Jira, Confluence.
• Experience of Elasticsearch and Kibana.
• Advanced knowledge of Hibernate.

We would love to hear from you if you have any of the following Qualifications or Certifications:

• Oracle Java Certification.
• AWS Certification.
• ISTQB Certification.
• OSCP Certification.
• CCNA Certification.

My client is keen to get this position filled ASAP, so if you feel you have the skills and desire to provide passion and drive as the next Software Engineer, this is the opportunity for you!

You will be required to undergo DV clearance for this role.

So, if you are interested in joining a well-established, renowned, globally recognised organisation working with experts in their field as the next Software Engineer, hit that apply button now!

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Infrastructure Engineer - Network Infrastructure Firewalls DV Clearable On-Site
Location: East Birmingham (Full-Time, On-Site)
Salary: 40,000 - 47,000 + Benefits

Are you an experienced Infrastructure Engineer with strong networking expertise and a background in secure environments? This is a full-time, on-site role based in Marston Green, Birmingham, offering the opportunity to support mission-critical IT infrastructure within a security-sensitive organisation.

As an Infrastructure Engineer, you will be responsible for delivering and managing secure LAN, WAN, and WLAN networks. Candidates must be eligible for DV (Developed Vetting) clearance - British nationals with long-term UK residency only.

Key Responsibilities:

• Deploy and manage LAN, WAN, and WLAN networks for secure enterprise environments
• Troubleshoot complex Layer 2 and Layer 3 networking issues
• Document network topologies and configurations
• Monitor and enhance performance across network infrastructure
• Install and maintain firewalls - Palo Alto, Cisco ASA (AnyConnect), FortiGate
• Manage VPNs, IPSEC tunnels, and certificate-based authentication
• Contribute to AD design and secure environment management
• Mentor junior staff and act as a key escalation point
• Participate in incident response and root cause analysis

Required Skills & Experience:

• 5+ years in a Network Engineer or Infrastructure Engineer role
• Strong knowledge of TCP/IP, VLAN, VXLAN, EVPN, VPC, MLAG
• Deep experience with BGP, OSPF, EIGRP routing protocols
• Firewall configuration experience: Palo Alto, Cisco ASA, FortiGate
• VPN setup and support (IPSEC, remote access)
• Familiarity with Wireshark, SNMP, and monitoring tools
• Cross-platform support (Windows, Linux, macOS)
• Microsoft Active Directory design and maintenance experience
• Strong documentation, communication, and team leadership skills
• Desirable: CCNA/CCNP certifications
• Must be DV clearable

If you’re ready to work in a high-trust, high-security environment and bring your networking expertise to a forward-thinking organisation, click apply now to learn more.

Onsite in Bracknell
Eligible for DV clearance
£65-70K per annum + benefits package

We are recruiting an Application Architect to support the ongoing evolution of a Gateway solution for a strategic UK defence customer. Working alongside senior solution leaders, you’ll contribute to secure design, controlled change, and operational resilience within a mission-critical environment. This is a development opportunity for an aspiring architect looking to build design authority and architectural experience in a high-assurance setting.

The Role

You will:

• Contribute to infrastructure and Gateway design changes to maintain availability and performance
• Produce structured design documentation alongside the customer and Programme Manager
• Support architectural governance and ensure alignment to solution intent
• Provide technical oversight during incident troubleshooting with SOC and 3rd Line teams
• Assist in maintaining secure, resilient and scalable infrastructure components across Windows and Linux environments

Your technical experience;

Core Infrastructure

• VMware / vSphere
• RHEL & Windows Server
• Microsoft Services
• Active Directory, including Group Policy (GPO), DNS integration

Linux & Platform Engineering

• Experience working within Red Hat Enterprise Linux environments
• Ability to write scripts to automate operational or security processes
• Familiarity with pattern matching techniques and regular expressions (Regex), particularly within security or antivirus tooling
• Configuration and management of the standard RHEL firewall
• Exposure to Linux-based security tooling and antivirus technologies

Networking & Gateway Technologies

• Citrix NetScaler
• Wireshark
• Understanding of Gateway appliances and associated software
• Knowledge of secure communications protocols, including messaging platforms such as XMPP

Storage & Data

• NetApp SAN
• NAS
• Backup solutions

Security & Web

• PKI management applications
• Web applications and protocols
• Experience supporting file validation, inspection, and content verification within secure transfer environments

If you are interested in discussing this Application Architect role further, please reply back with a copy of your updated CV.

Introduction

Saab in UK is growing rapidly, with over 600 colleagues across eight sites. We bring together Swedish heritage and British expertise to drive innovation in areas such as software engineering, underwater robotics, radars, AI, and armed forces training. Joining Saab in UK means contributing to the security and resilience of society while building a career with real scope for personal and professional growth.

What you will be part of

Explore a wealth of possibilities. Take on challenges, create smart inventions, and grow beyond. This is a place for curious minds, brave pioneers, and everyone in between. Together, we achieve the extraordinary, each bringing our unique perspectives. Your part matters.

Saab is a leading defence and security company with an enduring mission, to help nations keep their people and society safe. Empowered by its 26,000 talented people, Saab constantly pushes the boundaries of technology to create a safer and more sustainable world.

Saab designs, manufactures and maintains advanced systems in aeronautics, weapons, command and control, sensors and underwater systems. Saab is headquartered in Sweden. It has major operations all over the world and is part of the domestic defence capability of several nations.

The Role:

This role is part of our BlueBear Business in Bedfordshire.

You will be required to support a mixture of R&D and product development activities within a leading autonomy and unmanned systems company. Blue Bear continuously innovate within core areas such as UAV autopilots, mission systems, ground control stations, and all supporting systems and infrastructure.

You will be keen to get involved in all development areas and have a good track history/proven track record in both problem solving and quality software development.

Working as part of a team in a multidisciplinary team you will have good communication skills. A can-do attitude and a genuine passion for innovative technology will be advantageous.

Development of low-level drivers for UAV for control of effectors, reading instrumentation and integration of novel sensors.

Key Responsibilities:

• Primarily, your role will be the design, implementation and test of real time embedded software to support both experimental activities and product development, ensuring real-time safety, security and redundancy considerations are met.
• Support the firmware lead with Firmware roadmaps.
• Be a key member of a skilled team in the delivery of firmware for high-paced projects.
• The opportunity will enable the successful candidate to gain knowledge of cutting-edge autonomous systems.
• You will be responsible for delivery, reporting and presentation of technical work and writing and submitting any necessary documentation.
• Delivery and maintenance of the embedded systems software within the UAV specifically.
• Support development of automated HWIL test environments.

Skills/Experience

• Minimum 5+ years experience of embedded Linux.
• Sound understanding of Linux kernel configuration and tuning.
• Experienced user of Linux OS build toolchains such as Yocto and Buildroot.
• Programming languages: C, C++, Python, Scripting (including Bash).
• Ability to work from application code right down to bare metal.
• Experience with NXP iMX8, NXP S32K3 and larger MPSoC style application processors.
• Experience of working with core communication interfaces such as UART, Ethernet, SPI, I2C, CAN, PCIe.
• Experienced at firmware and hardware level debugging and fault finding (e.g. use of JTAG, examining schematics).
• Able to interpret relevant data from electronic schematics and component datasheets and application notes for the purposes code writing.
• Experience of Electronics design, development and testing.
• Awareness of FPGAs and VHDL is beneficial.
• RTOS coding and debugging.
• Awareness of assurance frameworks (DO-178C etc.) and secure by design.
• Conducting code reviews.
• Familiar with use of version control tools such as Git.
• Existing SC Clearance would be advantageous.

By submitting an application to Saab UK you consent to undertaking workforce screening activities that may include but are not limited to: Baseline Personnel Security checks, National Security Vetting, reference checks, verification of working rights and in all circumstances preferred candidates will be placed through a security interview

At Spacelabs Healthcare, our mission is to drive continuous innovation in healthcare technology to improve both clinical and economic outcomes. Our scalable solutions deliver critical patient data across local and remote systems, enabling better-informed clinical decisions, improved operational efficiency, and safer care environments. Why Spacelabs? Because lives depend on what we build. Role Overview As a Senior Software Engineer, you will be a key contributor within the Spacelabs R&D engineering team, working on the development of our Patient Monitoring and Connectivity (PMC) products. You will apply advanced software design and development practices to deliver high-quality, reliable solutions that support the next generation of patient-monitoring systems. In this role, you will act as both a hands-on engineer and technical leader, collaborating closely with cross-functional teams to solve complex engineering problems. You will play a critical role in shaping product architecture, mentoring other engineers, and ensuring solutions meet functional, performance, and cybersecurity requirements. Key Responsibilities: Collaborate with software engineers and cross-functional project teams to define software and system requirements for patient monitoring solutions Participate in cross-functional reviews covering software requirements, architecture, connectivity, and user interface design Contribute to component-level design and ensure alignment with existing interface specifications Help define software architecture, implementation strategies, and end-to-end product workflows Design, write, debug, document, and release software for the communication, storage, and analysis of physiological patient data within an Agile development environment Ensure on-time delivery of software, including design documentation, unit tests, and other required development artifacts Maintain high engineering standards and provide technical leadership while fostering respectful, collaborative relationships Uphold Spacelabs core values of Integrity, Innovation, Accountability, and Teamwork Required Qualifications: Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Mathematics, or a related engineering discipline 8+ years of relevant professional software development experience 4+ years of experience programming in C++ (C++11 or higher) using Object-Oriented Programming (OOP) principles Strong experience with multi-threaded software design and development Proven experience developing desktop Linux applications in an embedded environment Preferred Qualifications: Experience with Qt and/or QML Experience with modern desktop UI frameworks such as WPF, WinUI 3, or UWP Experience working in regulated development environments (e.g., medical, finance, aerospace, or defence) Experience developing integrated hardware and software medical devices Familiarity with containerization technologies and DevOps environments Working knowledge of tools such as Azure DevOps, Git, and CI/CD pipelines Strong understanding of Agile development and Continuous Delivery principles Experience collaborating effectively with international teams across Europe, India, and the United States TPBN1\_UKTJ

Harrogate
Offering £33,000 £38,000 Basic Salary plus Great Benefits

Technical Prospects are recruiting exclusively on behalf of a well-established IT Services Provider based in Harrogate, supporting clients throughout Yorkshire. Our client is currently recruiting an experienced 2nd Line Support Engineer to join their established and professional technical team. This is an excellent opportunity to join a progressive organisation that values technical excellence, professional development and high standards of client service.

2nd Line Support Engineer - Role

The successful candidate will be responsible for providing reliable and efficient technical support to a varied client base, ensuring service levels are maintained and Service Level Agreements are consistently achieved.

• Providing 1st and 2nd line technical support via the company helpdesk, responding to user queries in a timely and professional manner.
• Diagnosing and resolving issues relating to hardware, operating systems (Windows, macOS, Linux) and software applications, including Microsoft 365.
• Supporting network connectivity issues, including LAN, VPN, DNS, TCP/IP protocols and firewall configurations.
• Administering user accounts and permissions within Active Directory.
• Deploying software and managing updates using SCCM.
• Supporting Windows Server environments, including HP ProLiant server infrastructure.
• Monitoring systems using PRTG and investigating alerts as required.
• Configuring and maintaining network devices such as switches, routers and firewalls.
• Reviewing system logs and network activity to identify potential issues.
• Producing clear and accurate technical documentation.
• Maintaining a high standard of customer service when liaising with users at all levels.

2nd Line Support Engineer - Candidate Requirements

• Proven experience in a 2nd Line technical support role supporting B2B users.
• Familiarity with ITIL processes would be advantageous.
• Experience supporting Windows 11, and Windows Server 2019 and above.
• Practical experience with Microsoft 365 and Azure.
• Solid working knowledge of Active Directory, Remote Management and Security tools.
• Good understanding of networking principles.
• Experience supporting desktops, laptops, servers and associated peripherals.
• Clear and professional communication skills.
• Ability to manage and prioritise multiple support requests effectively.
• A full UK driving licence is required, as the role will involve travel to client sites across Yorkshire.

The 2nd Line Support Engineer is offering £33,000 £38,000 basic salary plus great benefits for the successful candidate. Benefits include 25 days + statutory bank holidays, and investment in training and professional certifications, with allocated time during the working week for study.

All successful candidates will be contacted within 5 days of application for the position of 2nd Line Support Engineer.

This position is being advertised by Technical Prospects Ltd. The services advertised by Technical Prospects Ltd are those of an Employment Agency.