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

Part of our parent company Great-West Lifeco, Canada Life UK has operated in the United Kingdom since 1903. We have hundreds of respected and supported employees committed to doing the right thing for our customers and colleagues.

Canada Life UK is transforming to create a more customer-focused business by providing our customers with expertise on financial and tax planning, offering home finance and annuities propositions, and providing collective fund solutions to third party customers.

Job Purpose

We’re looking for an Azure Platform Engineer with strong experience in Kubernetes and an interest in platform abstraction and cloud-native infrastructure patterns. You’ll help us design and build shared platform capabilities on Azure that hide complexity from product teams while enforcing security, reliability and governance by default.

This role is ideal for an engineer who:

• Enjoys working with Kubernetes and Azure
• Thinks in terms of platform APIs, abstractions and self-service
• Is curious about emerging control plane and infrastructure abstraction approaches
• Wants to help teams consume infrastructure as a product

How the Team Works

You’ll join a Platform Engineering team focused on building reusable, internal platform services rather than one-off infrastructure.

We work using:

• Kubernetes as a core platform primitive
• GitOps, CI/CD and Infrastructure-as-Code
• DevSecOps and SRE-inspired practices
• AI-assisted engineering (Copilot, agents, automation)

What You’ll Do

• Build and operate Azure-backed platform services exposed through Kubernetes APIs
• Design abstractions that allow teams to provision infrastructure safely and consistently
• Work with AKS as a core runtime for platform and workload services
• Contribute to platform control plane capabilities (e.g. Kubernetes-based or API-driven approaches)
• Define and manage Azure resources using Terraform, Bicep and declarative approaches
• • Embed security, governance and policy into platform defaults
• Support GitOps-driven workflows and CI/CD pipelines
• Improve observability, reliability and operational readiness

Who You Are

Essential:

• Experience in Azure, cloud engineering, DevOps or platform roles
• Hands-on experience with Kubernetes
• Infrastructure-as-Code experience
• Scripting (PowerShell, Bash or Python)
• CI/CD and Git-based workflows

Desirable:

• Experience with platform abstraction or control plane patterns (e.g. Crossplane, Pulumi, or similar approaches)
• Kubernetes extension patterns or operators
• Terraform or Bicep
• Azure networking, identity and governance
• GitOps tooling

Benefits of working at Canada Life

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

How we work at Canada Life

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

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

Diversity and inclusion

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

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

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

Circa £41,400 (Depending on Skills & Experience)

Permanent

Full-time / 37 hours per week (Flexible working opportunities available)

Huntingdon or Lincoln - Hybrid

Double Matched Pension Scheme

Private Healthcare

Make every drop of your potential count!

We’re building a modern engineering culture where automation, reliability and developer experience sit at the heart of how we deliver technology. As a Cloud Engineer, you’ll play a pivotal role in enabling secure, resilient and scalable digital services across Anglian Water.

Working within our Platform Engineering function, you’ll act as a subject matter expert in Microsoft Azure cloud implementation, with a particular focus on Azure networking. You’ll bridge the gap between our core cloud platform and the teams delivering digital products and services.

What you’ll be doing

* Designing, deploying and managing Azure networking services including VNETs, subnets, NSGs, Azure Firewall, Private Endpoints and VNET peering

* Acting as the technical lead for cloud network implementation across projects

* Collaborating with Cyber Security teams to implement network security policies

* Deploying Azure infrastructure using Infrastructure as Code and CI/CD pipelines

* Supporting project and product teams by delivering secure, operationally robust cloud environments

* Monitoring platform health, performance and capacity using Azure Monitor and Log Analytics

* Participating in incident response, problem management and root cause analysis

* Automating operational tasks to improve reliability and reduce manual effort

* Creating and maintaining technical documentation and standards

* Mentoring colleagues and contributing to a collaborative engineering culture

What does it take to be successful?

* Extensive hands-on experience deploying and managing Azure PaaS and IaaS services

* Deep expertise in Azure networking and security

* Experience with Infrastructure as Code (e.g. Bicep, Terraform)

* Strong scripting and automation skills (PowerShell, Azure CLI)

* Experience using CI/CD pipelines, ideally Azure DevOps

* Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

* Ability to communicate complex technical concepts clearly

* A proactive mindset with a passion for continuous learning

Benefits

* 26 days annual leave plus bank holidays (increasing with length of service)

* Flexible working options

* Private health care

* Competitive pension scheme - Anglian Water double-matches contributions up to 6%

* Life assurance at eight times your salary

* Annual bonus

* Potential funded car allowance depending on evidenced business mileage

* Personal medical assessments

* Virtual GP service

* Cancer screening

* Financial wellbeing support and salary finance benefits

* Lifestyle savings including discounts on retail, travel and utilities

* Employee Assistance Programme

* Volunteer days

Inclusion at Anglian Water

We’re committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels they belong. We are proud signatories of the Social Mobility Pledge, Race at Work Charter and Armed Forces Covenant, and we’re a Disability Confident employer.

Closing Date: 17th May 2026

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We’re seeking a IT Service Performance & Reliability Manager to take ownership of performance, capacity, and resilience across critical IT services. This role focuses on keeping customer-facing services fast, reliable, and fully observable, while driving continuous improvement.

You will lead observability across services, ensuring effective monitoring and actionable insights. You’ll manage capacity and performance through forecasting and trend analysis, identifying risks early and driving improvements. Ensure resilience and availability are built into services from the outset, while supporting continuity planning and risk management. Working closely with technical teams and stakeholders, you’ll help resolve issues and deliver ongoing service improvements.

Key Requirements

• Experience managing capacity and performance in IT environments
• Hands-on experience with AWS and Azure
• Strong knowledge of ITIL v3/v4 (certification required)
• Experience with monitoring/observability tools (e.g. Zabbix, Grafana, Kibana, OpenSearch)
• Knowledge of Windows and Linux server environments
• Scripting skills (e.g. Python, PowerShell, Node.js)
• Experience integrating data via APIs, webhooks, or messaging
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and stakeholder management skills

Desirable:

• DevOps exposure
• Network infrastructure and communications protocols knowledge
• Experience with social alarm platforms

If you’re looking for a role where you can make a tangible impact on service performance and resilience, we encourage you to apply.

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Azure Engineer (Terraform, DevOps) Cloud Platform Rebuild
Hybrid role 1 day per week in the office in London.

A growing SaaS company is seeking anAzure Engineerto support the rebuild of a cloud-based compliance platform. This role sits within a cloud engineering team responsible for maintaining and modernising the Azure platform over the next 912 months.

To be considered for thisAzure Engineerrole, you should have:

• Strong Terraform experience running at scale in production environments
• Proven experience managing Infrastructure as Code within Azure
• Experience with Azure DevOps or GitHub Actions pipelines
• Monitoring experience with Prometheus and Grafana
• Azure IaaS, automation (Ansible or PowerShell), and high availability experience

ThisAzure Engineerrole focuses on moving the platform to 90% Infrastructure as Code. Youll also be supported with Azure and Terraform certifications.

Day to day, as anAzure Engineer, youll spend 80% of your time on project work and 20% on BAU. Youll build and manage Terraform deployments, develop CI/CD pipelines, and enhance monitoring capabilities. Youll work closely with an IaC Architect to scale Infrastructure as Code and help rebuild the full platform. Youll also support integrations and troubleshoot issues across the environment.

• £70,000 £75,000 + bonus
• Hybrid (1 day onsite, remote considered)
• Full platform rebuild project
• Training and certifications supported
• Modern Azure environment

If youre anAzure Engineerlooking for a hands-on role focused on Infrastructure as Code and platform transformation, this is an excellent opportunity to play a key role in a growing team.

Activing hiring, apply now!

M365 and Entra Technical Architect Frimley or Preston Based (Mainly remote) £1000 per day Umbrella Inside IR35 12 Month Contract initially. This is a great opportunity to work within one of the UK’s leading Defence organisations based In Frimley or Preston. Mainly remote with 1-2 days per month on site. The Azure Engineer is responsible for building, operating, and optimising cloud infrastructure and platform services within Microsoft Azure. This role provides hands‑on engineering, operational support, and continuous improvement of Azure services to ensure secure, scalable, and resilient cloud delivery. The engineer works closely with architects, security teams, and application owners to implement solutions that follow best practice, automation standards, and governance controls. Knowledge Deep understanding of Microsoft 365 architecture including Exchange Online, SharePoint Online, Teams, OneDrive, and Purview.
Expert knowledge of Entra ID concepts including Conditional Access, MFA, PIM, identity lifecycle, hybrid identity, and identity protection.
Strong working knowledge of Zero Trust, modern security models, and Microsoft Security stack integrations.
Understanding of endpoint management frameworks including Intune, compliance policy design, Autopilot, and device governance.
Familiarity with modern authentication protocols including OAuth 2.0, OIDC, SAML, SCIM, and certificate‑based authentication.
Knowledge of compliance frameworks and data governance within Microsoft 365 (DLP, retention, eDiscovery).
Understanding of Microsoft Graph, automation tooling, and API‑based platform integrations.
Solid awareness of enterprise networking concepts and their interactions with cloud services.
Knowledge of service management frameworks (e.g., ITIL) and operational governance models.
Awareness of cloud cost management, licensing optimisation, and platform lifecycle planning… Skills Ability to design secure, scalable, and resilient enterprise architectures across M365 and Entra ID.
Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills with ability to resolve complex identity and collaboration challenges.
Excellent documentation skills, including HLDs, LLDs, architectural diagrams, and technical standards.
Strong stakeholder management and the ability to explain technical concepts to non‑technical audiences.
Hands‑on skills with PowerShell, Microsoft Graph, and automation tooling.
Ability to lead workshops, design sessions, and technical governance forums.
Skilled in architectural reviews, solution assurance, and quality control processes.
Ability to work across teams including security, networking, service management, and engineering.
Strong change management and adoption‑driven mindset.
Capable of mentoring engineers and contributing to team capability maturity… Qualifications Microsoft Certified: Cybersecurity Architect Expert, Identity and Access Administrator, or related certifications.
Microsoft 365 Certified: Enterprise Administrator Expert or equivalent experience.
Relevant certifications in security frameworks (e.g., CISSP, CCSP) are desirable.
Formal architecture qualifications (e.g., TOGAF, SABSA) beneficial but not mandatory.
Proven experience delivering large‑scale M365 or Entra transformations.
Background in enterprise IT, cloud architecture, or related disciplines.
Strong grounding in ITIL or similar IT service management frameworks.
Experience working in large, complex enterprise or regulated environments.
Evidence of ongoing professional development in cloud and security technologies.
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or equivalent practical experience (preferred but notFor more information please contact Lauren Morley at JAM Recruitment or click apply

IAM Engineer An excellent opportunity has arisen for an IAM Engineer to join a highly regulated technology environment where security, reliability and continuous improvement are taken seriously. Working as part of a dedicated identity operations function, you will play a key role in day‑to‑day identity and access management, supporting joiner, mover and leaver processes while helping strengthen access governance and Zero Trust controls across a Microsoft‑centric estate. What You’ll Be Doing Delivering BAU IAM administration across Active Directory and Azure AD / Entra ID
Managing JML processes, onboarding and offboarding users securely
Supporting access requests, account changes and troubleshooting identity issues
Assisting with access reviews, permissions rationalisation and audits
Working closely with security and support teams as a 2nd line escalation point
Contributing to automation and workflow improvements using PowerShell and ServiceNow What We’re Looking For OKta Identity
Experience in IAM / IDAM operations
Strong knowledge of Microsoft identity platforms
Understanding of RBAC, least privilege and Zero Trust
Familiarity with ServiceNow or similar ITSM tools
Comfortable working in regulated or compliance‑driven environments
Eligible for UK Security Clearance (SC) Nice to Have PowerShell automation
ISO 27001 / ITIL exposure

Role Title: Bicep SME Duration: 6 month contract Location: Remote Rate: up to £560 p/d Umbrella inside IR35 Role purpose / summary Our client is looking for a Lead Infrastructure as Code (IaC) Developer specializing in Bicep to architect and automate our client’s Azure environment. You will bridge the gap between platform engineering, application teams and our client’s architects by building modular, secure, and scalable deployment frameworks. Key Responsibilities Architect Modular Libraries: Design and maintain complex Bicep modules and private registries to standardize deployments across the organization.
End-to-End Automation: Integrate Bicep templates into robust Azure DevOps or GitHub Actions CI/CD pipelines.
Security & Governance: Implement Azure Policy and ““Guardrails as Code”” to ensure compliance and cost management.
State Management: Transition legacy ARM templates or manual builds into clean, Bicep code. Required Expertise Advanced Bicep: Mastery of loops, conditionals, scopes (management groups/tenants), and deployment scripts.
Azure Ecosystem: Deep knowledge of networking (VNET, Peering, DNS), Compute (VMs, Load Balancers)), and Identity (RBAC, Managed Identities).
Tooling: Proficiency with Git , Azure CLI, PowerShell,
Troubleshooting: Expert ability to debug deployment failures and API version mismatches. Preferred Qualifications Experience with Azure Verified Modules (AVM)
Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert or DevOps Engineer Expert All profiles will be reviewed against the required skills and experience. Due to the high number of applications we will only be able to respond to successful applicants in the first instance. We thank you for your interest and the time taken to apply

Microsoft Endpoint Consultant / Analyst - Birmingham City Centre Vulnerability Management, Patching & Remediation - 12 Month Fixed Term Contract | Hybrid (3 days onsite) Salary: £55,000 per annum + Extensive Company Benefits Package An award-winning organisation is seeking an experienced Microsoft Endpoint Security Consultant / Analyst to strengthen its security posture across a large, complex enterprise environment. This role is security-outcome focused, sitting at the intersection of Endpoint Engineering, Vulnerability Management and Information Security. You will work closely with the IT Security and Vulnerability teams, Microsoft vendors, and third-party partners to investigate, remediate and document security findings, ensuring risks are addressed effectively and compliantly. Key Responsibilities: Vulnerability Management & Security Posture: Partner with the Vulnerability Management and IT Security teams to translate vulnerability findings into actionable remediation plans.
Investigate endpoint-related security findings, assess risk and drive remediation through to resolution.
Improve endpoint security posture through configuration hardening and policy alignment.
Track remediation against SLAs, CVSS severity and risk-based priorities. Patching, Remediation & Endpoint Management: Coordinate, test and deploy Windows OS, Microsoft and third‑party application patches.
Manage remediation activities across SCCM / MECM, Intune, Microsoft Defender, Meraki Systems Manager and Apple Business Manager.
Monitor patching outcomes, investigate failures and drive compliance.
Support Windows upgrades and security tooling initiatives. Vendor, Microsoft & Third‑Party Consultation: Act as a technical consultant to Microsoft vendors and third‑party suppliers.
Support remediation discussions, validation of fixes and remediation assurance.
Provide endpoint and security consultancy into projects and change activities. Documentation, Reporting & Assurance: Produce audit-ready documentation supporting vulnerability findings and remediation evidence.
Create and maintain runbooks, technical documentation and knowledge articles.
Deliver clear compliance and remediation reporting to stakeholders. Technology Environment (Core Requirements): Microsoft Endpoint Configuration Manager (SCCM / MECM)
Microsoft Intune
Microsoft Defender
Microsoft 365
Meraki Systems Manager
Apple Business Manager
Windows Enterprise Endpoints
iOS / Android Endpoint Management Skills & Experience Required: Experience managing enterprise Microsoft endpoint environments
Hands-on expertise with SCCM / MECM and Intune
Strong understanding of vulnerability remediation and patch management
Risk-based prioritisation using CVSS and remediation SLAs
Strong PowerShell scripting skills
Excellent troubleshooting and investigation capabilities
Experience in ITIL / change-managed environments
Strong stakeholder and vendor communication skills What You’ll Receive: £55,000 per annum (12-Month Fixed Term Contract)
35-hour working week with flexibility - Hybrid working (3 days onsite)
26 days annual leave plus bank holidays
Generous pension scheme
Private medical cover, dental plan, cycle-to-work and wellbeing initiatives Call Experis IT on (phone number removed) for more information

EUC Solutions Architect Fully Onsite | Central London Initial Contract: 6 months Rate: £550 - £575 per day IR35 Status: Outside IR35 We are seeking an experienced, client facing EUC Solutions Architect to lead the technical delivery of a large scale EUC Application Modernisation programme for a major enterprise client based in Central London. This is a fully onsite role (5 days per week), offering end‑to‑end architectural ownership within a long‑term, high‑profile transformation programme. You will act as the senior technical authority, architecting and governing the migration of 1,500+ enterprise applications to a modern, evergreen model aligned with Microsoft’s Modern Application Reference Architecture. The role sits at the centre of client engagement, working closely with UK‑based stakeholders and coordinating delivery with an offshore team in India. Responsibilities Own the end‑to‑end EUC solution architecture, from discovery and assessment through to evergreen steady state
Lead a three‑month Discovery & Assessment phase, leveraging AI‑based dependency mapping and application assessment tooling
Define and govern a risk‑based testing strategy across the entire application estate
Oversee sprint‑based Migration Pods (Assessment, Migration, App Lifecycle), ensuring architectural consistency across all workstreams
Drive packaging automation, CI/CD pipelines, and remediation workflows, minimising manual intervention
Act as the primary technical point of contact for IT Application Owners and senior client stakeholders
Present and govern architectural decisions at operational and steering committee forums
Work closely with the onsite Project Manager and offshore India delivery teams to ensure delivery aligns with architectural intentRequired Skills & Experience Deep, hands‑on expertise with Microsoft SCCM and Intune, including Autopilot, hybrid device management, and enterprise‑scale application and image deployment
Strong application packaging experience across MSIX, MSI, App‑V, and PowerShell AppDeployment Toolkit
Experience designing CI/CD pipelines for automated application packaging and deployment
Strong grounding in Microsoft’s Modern Application Reference Architecture, including Modern Access, Servicing, Authentication (Entra ID / Azure AD), and Packaging
Knowledge of Juriba App‑R (advantageous)
Prior banking delivery experience strongly preferred
Experience with Power Apps workflow design
Exposure to DEX telemetry platforms such as Nexthink and 1E TachyonECS Resource Group are an Equal Opportunity Employer, for more information please click the following link: (url removed) In accordance with the Equality Act 2010, if you require an alternative form of application please click the following link: Flexible Application Process - (url removed)/work/flexible-application-process

Senior M365 Copilot Engineer London (Fully Onsite) | BankingInside IR35 Contract | £635.63pd We’re seeking a Senior M365 Engineer with proven Copilot delivery experience to lead implementation, governance, and adoption within a highly regulated financial services environment.

This position requires hands-on Copilot rollout experience, with specific expertise in taking Copilot from pilot to production while managing the full end-to-end lifecycle.

Key deliverables

• Copilot technical configuration, data labelling, access controls, and desktop integration (Windows 11, Outlook clients)
• Governance frameworks: sensitivity labels, DLP, retention policies, Microsoft auto-enabled feature management
• 3rd/4th line escalation ownership for business-critical M365 incidents
• Exchange Online, Teams, SharePoint, Intune engineering (20-30% of role)

Essential experience

• Hands-on Microsoft Copilot implementation in large enterprises (pilot rollout adoption)
• End-to-end Copilot delivery: backend configuration + governance + client-side integration
• Financial services or heavily regulated sector background
• Microsoft 365 engineering (Exchange Online, Teams, SharePoint, Intune)
• PowerShell automation and Microsoft roadmap awareness

The team: 13-person messaging & collaboration team. Fully integrated contract role reporting into the messaging function. ???Location & commitment: Fully onsite, 5 days per week in London EC2Y (near Moorgate Tube station)

If you’ve held any of these roles or used these technologies, this role could be a great fit: Copilot Engineer, Senior M365 Collaboration Engineer, Modern Workplace Engineer (Copilot experience), M365 Platform Lead, Copilot Implementation Specialist, Microsoft Copilot, M365 Copilot, Copilot Governance, Copilot Rollouts.

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Senior Platform Automation Engineer Stoke on Trent Office, office based need to be security cleared or able to be cleared Can you design, deliver & maintain Infrastructure as Code? Senior Platform Automation Engineer who can reduce manual infrastructure build and configuration, improve consistency and reliability, and enable rapid, auditable deployment of environments that meet extensive security and assurance standards. Working within secure, predominantly on‑premise and private cloud platforms, providing hands‑on engineering expertise while promoting automation best practices, supporting platform resilience, and enabling delivery teams to consume infrastructure safely and efficiently. Infrastructure as Code & Automation Delivery Significant, hands‑on experience designing, building, and operating on‑premise infrastructure platforms within enterprise or highly regulated environments. Proven experience delivering Infrastructure as Code (IaC) to automate the provisioning and lifecycle management of infrastructure. Demonstrable experience working in security‑constrained or regulated environments Strong experience with Nutanix hyperconverged infrastructure, including cluster design, operation, and automation. Experience supporting or automating Citrix platforms (e.g. virtual apps and desktops) within secure enterprise environments. Solid understanding of traditional data‑centre technologies including compute, storage, networking, and identity services. Hands‑on experience building, configuring, and automating SQL Server platforms. Experience supporting multi‑tier enterprise applications hosted on on‑premise infrastructure. Design, build, and maintain Infrastructure as Code (IaC) for the automated provisioning and lifecycle management of on‑premise CWEs. Strong practical experience with Infrastructure as Code tools (e.g. Terraform, Ansible, PowerShell DSC, or equivalent). Proven ability to create reusable, version‑controlled automation artefacts. Experience integrating infrastructure automation into CI/CD pipelines. Experience embedding security controls, identity integration, access models, and configuration hardening into automated builds. Must be able to gain security clearance and DV. Office based Stoke on Trent. Security, Assurance & Compliance CI/CD & Environment Lifecycle Management Operational Reliability & Continuous Improvement Leadership, Coaching & Enablement

Location: Ossett, Wakefield, West Yorkshire Driving licence essential
Salary: £35,000 to £40,000 + Pension & Healthcare Plan
Hours: Full-time, 37.5 hours per week (Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm)

About us

WABSYS is a well-established, security-focused IT solutions provider based in West Yorkshire. With a strong reputation for delivering reliable, high-quality IT services, the business is continuing to grow creating an opportunity for an experienced IT Support Engineer to join the team.

Job overview

This is a varied, hands-on role where no two days are the same. You will be supporting a range of clients, diagnosing and resolving technical issues, and getting involved across networking, servers, and cloud-based systems.

The successful candidate will be someone who enjoys problem-solving from first principles and takes pride in seeing issues through to resolution. The role is primarily office-based, with a strong focus on remote support.

Occasional travel to client sites may be required where necessary; however, this is infrequent and not a core part of the role. As such, the position is primarily office-based rather than field-based.

Please note: A full UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle is essential. While occasional travel to client sites within a 50-mile radius may be required, this is infrequent and mileage is reimbursed.

Responsibilities include:

• Provide 2nd / 3rd line IT support across a varied client base
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues across servers, networks, and end-user systems
• Manage and support Microsoft 365 and Azure environments
• Maintain and administer servers, domains, and group policies
• Support virtualised environments (Hyper-V)
• Assist with network configuration and ongoing maintenance
• Contribute to cyber security standards, including Cyber Essentials
• Use scripting (e.g. PowerShell) to improve efficiency and automation
• Deliver a high level of customer service, primarily remotely with occasional on-site support when required

Skills & Experience

• Strong experience in IT support (2nd or 3rd line level)

• Solid understanding of networking, servers, and operating systems

• Microsoft 365 and Azure administration experience

• Experience with Group Policy and domain management

• Strong PowerShell scripting skills

• Familiar with Windows 11, Windows Server 2019 and Linux

• Understanding of cyber security principles

• Experience with scripting or programming (e.g. APIs, HTML, JSON) is desirable

• Excellent attention to detail

• Knowledge of Hyper-V virtualisation

About you

• Naturally curious with a genuine interest in technology
• Enjoy solving problems and getting to the root cause
• Able to work independently and manage your own workload
• Strong communicator, comfortable working with a range of clients
• Keen to learn and stay up to date with new technologies

Why join us?

• Competitive salary of £35,000 to £40,000
• Pension scheme
• Healthcare plan
• Mileage reimbursement for occasional site visits
• A supportive environment where your input and ideas are valued
• Opportunity to work across a wide range of technologies and clients

This is a great opportunity for an experienced IT Support Engineer. Interested? Apply now with your updated CV.

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Senior SQL Database Engineer (Night Shift)

UK - Remote 73,000 + bonus, pension, health insurance

What if your next role wasn’t just about keeping systems running but powering a global, AI-driven platform used by thousands of businesses worldwide?

This is an opportunity to join a leading and fast growing technology company at the forefront of AI, cloud, and real-time data. You’ll be part of a high-performing engineering team that operates at serious scale - supporting critical systems that process millions of interactions and transactions every single day.

If you enjoy solving complex challenges, working with modern technologies, and being trusted to own what you build, this opportuinty will push your career forward.

The Role

As a Senior Cloud Database Engineer, you’ll play a key role in ensuring the performance, scalability, and reliability of critical database environments in a 24/7 cloud-first ecosystem.

This is a hands-on engineering role where you’ll be trusted to optimise, innovate, and continuously improve systems that simply cannot fail.

What you’ll be doing

• Managing and optimising high-availability SQL Server environments
• Driving database performance tuning and system efficiency
• Owning backup, recovery, and disaster resilience strategies
• Implementing and maintaining robust database security practices
• Supporting real-time, high-volume data systems
• Collaborating across engineering teams to solve complex technical challenges

What you’ll bring

• Strong experience managing mission-critical SQL Server databases
• Advanced T-SQL expertise
• Proven experience with replication and high availability (Availability Groups)
• A problem-solving mindset with the ability to work in fast-paced environments
• Confidence working with both technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Exposure to cloud platforms (AWS or Azure)
• Experience with modern data technologies (e.g. Kafka, Snowflake, Aurora)
• Scripting or development experience (PowerShell, C#, .NET)
• Familiarity with data tools (SSIS, SSRS, SSAS)
• Version control and DevOps tooling (GitHub, etc.)

What’s in it for you

This isn’t just another database role, it’s a chance to be part of something bigger.

You’ll be joining a globally recognised technology leader that is continuously pushing boundaries in AI and cloud innovation. The environment is fast-moving, collaborative, and built for people who want to learn, grow, and make an impact.

Ready for your next challenge?

Hit apply to upload your CV or contact (url removed) for a confidential discussion.

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Role Title: Bicep SME

Duration: 6 month contract

Location: Remote

Rate: up to 560 p/d Umbrella inside IR35

Role purpose / summary

Our client is looking for a Lead Infrastructure as Code (IaC) Developer specializing in Bicep to architect and automate our client’s Azure environment. You will bridge the gap between platform engineering, application teams and our client’s architects by building modular, secure, and scalable deployment frameworks.

Key Responsibilities

• Architect Modular Libraries: Design and maintain complex Bicep modules and private registries to standardize deployments across the organization.
• End-to-End Automation: Integrate Bicep templates into robust Azure DevOps or GitHub Actions CI/CD pipelines.
• Security & Governance: Implement Azure Policy and Guardrails as Code to ensure compliance and cost management.
• State Management: Transition legacy ARM templates or manual builds into clean, Bicep code.

Required Expertise

• Advanced Bicep: Mastery of loops, conditionals, scopes (management groups/tenants), and deployment scripts.
• Azure Ecosystem: Deep knowledge of networking (VNET, Peering, DNS), Compute (VMs, Load Balancers , and Identity (RBAC, Managed Identities).
• Tooling: Proficiency with Git , Azure CLI, PowerShell,
• Troubleshooting: Expert ability to debug deployment failures and API version mismatches.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Azure Verified Modules (AVM)
• Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert or DevOps Engineer Expert

All profiles will be reviewed against the required skills and experience. Due to the high number of applications we will only be able to respond to successful applicants in the first instance. We thank you for your interest and the time taken to apply!

IT System Engineer - (Patch Management)
Location: London - E16, UK (Hybrid - Office, Customer Sites & Remote)
Employment Type: Full-Time
Reports To: Lead System Engineer

Role Overview
We are seeking a skilled and proactive IT System Engineer to join our London-based infrastructure team. The successful candidate will be responsible for the delivery of patch management services and the hands-on installation of updates, upgrades, patches, and hotfixes across enterprise environments.
This role is both customer-facing and internally focused, requiring work at our London office, remote support, and on-site visits to Network Rail & TfL customer locations across Greater London and surrounding areas.
The position requires strong technical capability, excellent documentation skills, and a professional approach when operating within client environments.

Key Responsibilities
Patch & Update Management

• Plan, test, schedule and deploy patches, updates, service packs, upgrades, and hotfixes.
• Manage structured patch cycles (monthly, emergency, zero-day response).
• Perform pre-deployment testing and post-implementation testing & validation.
• Maintain patch compliance reporting and remediation tracking.
• Ensure minimal disruption to production systems.
  OS Infrastructure
• Updates to various Linux distributions, Ubuntu, Debian, Red Hat etc.
• Updates to Windows Server (2016/2019/2022) & Windows 10/11 environments.
• Configure and administer WSUS.
  Network & Security Infrastructure
• Deploy firmware updates and patches for:
• Cisco routers and switches
• Cisco firewalls
• Juniper firewalls
• Perform configuration backups and validation before changes.
• Assist with vulnerability remediation and security audits.
  Virtualisation
• Manage patching and lifecycle updates for VMware environments.
• Maintain and upgrade VMware ESXi hosts and vCenter.
• Ensure VM availability during maintenance cycles.
  Customer Engagement
• Deliver on-site patching and maintenance at customer locations.
• Provide clear communication before, during, and after maintenance windows.
• Produce change documentation and implementation reports.
• Work within ITIL change control processes.
  Required Skills & Experience
  Essential
• 5+ years’ experience in infrastructure or systems engineering roles.
• Experience delivering structured patch management processes.
• Knowledge of change management and maintenance windows.
• Excellent troubleshooting and root-cause analysis skills.
• Strong hands-on experience with some, or all of the following:
• Windows Server & Windows Workstation environments
• Linux Operating Systems
• WSUS administration
• Cisco rout ers & switches
• Cisco and Juniper firewalls
• VMware vSphere ( ESXi, vCenter, vLCM)
• HPE & Dell server firmware
  Desirable
• Familiarity with backup solutions.
• Exposure to automation (PowerShell scripting).
• ITIL Foundation certification.
• Vendor certifications (Microsoft, Cisco, VMware, Juniper).
• Experience working within Network Rail or Transport for London industry sectors.

Personal Attributes

• Professional and customer focused.
• Highly organised with strong documentation skills.
• Comfortable working out-of-hours during maintenance windows.
• Strong communication skills (written and verbal).

Working Conditions

• Hybrid working model (London office, remote, and customer sites).
• Occasional evening or night work during planned maintenance windows.
• Travel within Greater London and surrounding areas.

What We Offer

• Competitive London-based salary.
• Company pension scheme.
• 26 days Holiday plus Bank Holidays
• Employee portal
• Professional development and certification support.
• Exposure to diverse enterprise customer environments.
• Opportunity to work across multi-vendor infrastructure technologies.

Senior .Net Developer - Glasgow/Edinburgh Hybrid - 65K + 10% Bonus

Hybrid - Edinburgh or Glasgow, whichever is best for you - 2 days in office per week after intiial settling in period

Following the pre-screening process, successful candidates will be invited to attend an in-person interview in Edinburgh on or around 22nd May. This is a fantastic opportunity to meet some of the team, explore the office, and experience their culture firsthand. Plus, there’s no waiting around, you’ll receive your outcome on the day!

Lorien’s client, a fast-growing, global-reaching SaaS company with a great reputation in their domain, are currently looking to hire a Senior Software Developer / Senior Software Engineer with a background in C# to join their team, and play a key role in the delivery of quality code in a dedicated and evolving SaaS setting.

They’re a growing firm with great projects in the pipeline, happy to offer a range of incentives (including bonuses, hybrid working, private healthcare, recognition rewards, professional development and ongoing upskilling avenues), and friendly people to work with (ask us, we’ve placed a number of them ourselves!), so take a look and apply before it’s too late:

About the Role

As a Senior Software Developer, you will play a pivotal role in delivering high-quality, performant, and secure code while contributing to agile development practices. You’ll be responsible for creating and maintaining technical content using the company development stack, supporting review processes, and addressing issues efficiently. The role also involves collaborating with stakeholders and contributing to the delivery of tasks in a timely manner.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop high-quality, secure, and well-tested code that delivers optimal performance.
• Participate in code and process reviews, providing constructive feedback and recommending improvements.
• Resolve bugs and handle support issues efficiently to maintain system stability.
• Collaborate in sprint cycles and contribute to product increment planning within a scaled agile framework.
• Mentor less senior Developers, offering guidance in a technical leadership capacity.
• Communicate progress against objectives clearly to the team and stakeholders.
• Build and nurture strong relationships with key stakeholders to ensure alignment and trust.

Skills and Qualifications

• Technical expertise in: C# .NET, JavaScript (preferably React), SQL Server/T-SQL, HTML, CSS/LESS, with additional preferable skills in PowerShell and/or YAML.
• Proficient in development and collaboration tools: Visual Studio, Visual Studio Code, Notepad , Git, and SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS).
• Hands-on experience with cloud and automation technologies: GitHub Actions, Microsoft Azure, and ideally AWS services.
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize tasks, manage time effectively, and build strong stakeholder relationships.

Why Join This Company?

This company offers a competitive salary, a comprehensive benefits package including annual and spot bonuses as well as a generous holiday allowance, and a supportive, evolving work setting. As a Senior Software Developer, you’ll have the opportunity to make a significant impact, drive innovation and improvement, and contribute to the company’s continued success.

So if you’re looking to join a great firm with major expansion and evolution on the horizon, offering a host of benefits with staff at the centre such as flexible working, bonuses and recognition rewards, healthcare, progression and more, apply now with your latest CV and let’s have a chat.

Guidant, Carbon60, Lorien & SRG - The Impellam Group Portfolio are acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Software Developer (.Net) - Glasgow / Edinburgh Hybrid - C. 45K, Bonus

Hybrid - Edinburgh or Glasgow, whichever is best for you - 2 days in office per week after initial settling in period

Following the pre-screening process, successful candidates will be invited to attend an in-person interview in Edinburgh on or around 22nd May. This is a fantastic opportunity to meet some of the team, explore the office, and experience their culture firsthand. Plus, there’s no waiting around, you’ll receive your outcome on the day!

Lorien’s client, a fast-growing, global-reaching SAAS company with a great reputation in their domain, are currently looking to hire a C# Software Developer / Software Engineer to join their team, and play a key role in the delivery of quality code in a dedicated and evolving SaaS setting.

They’re a growing firm with great projects in the pipeline, happy to offer a range of incentives (including bonuses, hybrid working, private healthcare, recognition rewards, professional development and ongoing upskilling avenues), and friendly people to work with (ask us, we’ve placed a number of them ourselves!), so take a look and apply before it’s too late:

About the Role

As a Software Developer, you will play a pivotal role in delivering high-quality, performant, and secure code while contributing to agile development practices. You’ll be responsible for creating and maintaining technical content using the company development stack, supporting review processes, and addressing issues efficiently.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop high-quality, secure, and well-tested code that delivers optimal performance.
• Participate in code and process reviews, providing constructive feedback and recommending improvements.
• Resolve bugs and handle support issues efficiently to maintain system stability.
• Collaborate in sprint cycles and contribute to product increment planning within a scaled agile framework.

Skills and Qualifications

• Technical expertise in: C# .Net, JavaScript (preferably React), SQL Server/T-SQL, HTML, CSS/LESS, with additional preferable skills in PowerShell and/or YAML.
• Proficient in development and collaboration tools: Visual Studio, Visual Studio Code, Notepad , Git, and SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS).
• Hands-on skills with cloud and automation technologies: GitHub Actions, Azure, and ideally AWS services.
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize tasks, manage time effectively, and build strong stakeholder relationships.

Why Join This Team?

The company offers a competitive salary, a comprehensive benefits package including annual and spot bonuses as well as a generous holiday allowance, and a supportive, evolving work setting. As a Software Developer, you’ll have the opportunity to make a significant impact, drive innovation and improvement, and contribute to the company’s continued success.

So if you’re looking to join a great firm with major expansion and evolution on the horizon, offering a host of benefits with staff at the centre such as flexible working, bonuses and recognition rewards, healthcare, progression and more, apply now with your latest CV and let’s have a chat.

Guidant, Carbon60, Lorien & SRG - The Impellam Group Portfolio are acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Role Title: NSR Desktop Engineer

Duration: 3 month initial contract

Location: Barrow In Furness, Full onsite 5 days per week

Rate: up to 354.20 p/d Umbrella inside IR35

Clearance required: You must be a Sole UK National and hold Active SC Clearance

Role purpose / summary

Desktop Engineer with experience in Avanto and MS Defender preferred

We have an exciting opportunity to join Capgemini as a NSR Desktop Engineer in our End User Experience (EUE) department, supporting a broad span of high-profile clients in our vast portfolio. At Capgemini we pride ourselves on our people because we know they are the heart of what we do. Embodying this in the day-to-day, our EUE Workplace Engineers are encouraged to grow and develop in the role’s fast paced environment, thriving as you build on your existing experience and bringing that knowledge to the fore

If you are successfully offered this position, you will go through a series of pre-employment checks, including identity, nationality (single or dual) or immigration status, employment history going back 3 continuous years, and unspent criminal record check (known as Disclosure and Barring Service)

Your role

• Be responsible for the completion of assigned works within allocated timeframes
• Undertake Project Tasks, supporting both internal and external Project Managers
• Undertake NSR tasks to agreed timescales
• Possess exceptional customer handling skills

You can bring your whole self to work. At Capgemini, striving for equity, diversity and inclusion is part of everyday life, and will be part of your working reality. We have built an inclusive and welcoming environment, for everyone.

Your skills and experience

• Experience in IDAC (Ivanti Device Application Control) and/or Microsoft Defender point - this is essential for the role
• Useful to have in-depth knowledge and good understanding of Microsoft Windows O/S (Windows 10 & Windows 7), including build, configuration and registry settings is required, along with a level of proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• SCCM experience including OS deployment, application deployment, faulting finding, monitoring and reporting desired
• Automation - Understanding of Scripting technologies such as PowerShell, VB Scripting, and batch Files is beneficial
• Security - knowledge of disk encryption using bit locker, NTFS permissions and shared folder security is useful
• An appreciation of the Microsoft Exchange environment, email client configuration, MS Outlook, instant messaging tools (Skype for business), along with general etiquette
• Working Knowledge of IT Service Management (ITSM) software (ServiceNow)

All profiles will be reviewed against the required skills and experience. Due to the high number of applications we will only be able to respond to successful applicants in the first instance. We thank you for your interest and the time taken to apply!

Infrastructure Engineer - SC Cleared - Hybrid - 80,000

We’re seeking a versatile Infrastructure Engineer with strong experience across modern platforms, virtualisation, cloud services, and secure environments. If you enjoy solving complex technical challenges and working hands-on with a broad technology stack, this role offers the opportunity to make real impact in a high-assurance setting.

Strong background in:

• Windows Server (2016+) administration
• RedHat OpenShift
• Linux distributions (CentOS/RedHat/Ubuntu)
• End-user device provisioning and hardening (eg, Autopilot)
• Single Sign-On concepts and operations
• Working within protectively marked or secure environments
• VMware technologies
• Microsoft Azure
• General networking fundamentals
• Automation and Scripting (PowerShell, Ansible)

Experience with any of the following is a major advantage:

• Kubernetes administration (eg, VMware TKGI)
• vSphere, vCenter, VCF
• Azure or Microsoft 365 administration
• DevSecOps tooling and pipelines
• Nessus or similar security scanning tools
• Infrastructure-as-code tools (Terraform, Vault)
• Agile sprint-based environments

Typical Responsibilities:

• Maintain, enhance, and secure multi-classification virtualised environments
• Support the development and adoption of Secure-by-Design infrastructure approaches
• Assist in the delivery and support of cloud SaaS platforms and project-specific cloud systems
• Execute infrastructure maintenance through change control processes
• Monitor and manage alerting, ticketing, and incident response workflows
• Identify, diagnose, and act on system alerts and performance issues
• Ensure all systems remain patched and compliant with security policy
• Assess incidents quickly, drive service restoration, and track follow-up actions
• Analyse trends to improve system reliability and performance
• Stay current with emerging cloud, virtualisation, and security technologies
• Provide guidance and technical support to teams and stakeholders
• Document processes, share knowledge, and support business growth activities

Security Clearance
Due to the nature of the work, candidates must be UK sole nationals and hold UK Security Clearance.

Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced Event Management Consultant to join the Hosting and Tooling Team, supporting both operational (RUN) and project-based activities. You will work closely with Consultants, Engineers, Analysts, and client stakeholders to design, implement, and optimise enterprise event management and monitoring solutions.

This role requires deep technical expertise across enterprise tooling platforms, strong analytical capability, and hands-on experience delivering scalable monitoring and automation solutions in complex environments.

Key Responsibilities

As an Event Management Consultant, you will:

• Engage directly with client teams, providing technical guidance, consultation, and operational support
• Design and implement event management policies for internal services and client distribution systems
• Perform high-level functional system analysis to support client operational and technical requirements
• Maintain and enhance operational tooling in alignment with service delivery objectives
• Contribute to project delivery activities, working closely with internal and external Project Managers
• Develop and maintain technical documentation, architectural diagrams, and support materials
• Build, configure, and maintain operational dashboards tailored to client requirements
• Support ongoing training, certification, and capability development within enterprise tooling environments
• Implement automation and integration solutions using scripting and APIs

Required Skills & Experience (Must Have - Top 3)

• BMC TrueSight Orchestration
• Splunk (advanced level)
• Event Management (enterprise scale environments)

Additional Skills & Experience

Enterprise Tooling & Monitoring

• Proven experience with enterprise monitoring and tooling platforms
• BMC TrueSight, BMC Discovery, and Splunk administration and engineering
• Agent deployment, configuration, and lifecycle management
• Product installation, configuration, and customisation

Monitoring & Observability Tools

• SNMP MIB management
• Experience with tools such as:

• Zabbix
• Nagios
• HP OpenView
• SolarWinds
• IBM Tivoli Monitoring
• IBM Tivoli Netcool

Operating Systems

• Experience across:

• Windows Server environments
• Linux (RHEL/Ubuntu)
• IBM AIX

Scripting & Automation

• Strong scripting capability in:

• Python
• PowerShell

• Experience developing automation scripts and system integrations
• REST API integration experience

Networking Knowledge

• Strong understanding of networking principles, protocols, and monitoring requirements

Splunk Expertise

• Advanced Splunk capability including:

• Splunk Query Language (SPL)
• Rule creation and complex correlation logic
• Dashboard development and visualisation
• Data modelling and search optimisation
• SQL experience for data analysis and integration

If this role is of interest, apply now or email me at (url removed)

Rate: 300 - 320 a day

Clearance: Current SC Clearance is required

IR35: Inside IR35

Location: Barrow in Furness

You will join a global IT Consultancy delivering supporting a diverse portfolio of high-profile clients working within the public sector.

What You Will Do:

• Execute assigned desktop support tasks efficiently within specified deadlines
• Support project initiatives alongside internal and external project managers
• Perform Network Service Requests (NSR) tasks in accordance with established timelines
• Provide outstanding customer service, demonstrating strong communication skills
• Maintain and troubleshoot Windows environments, including builds, configurations, and registry settings
• Deploy and manage operating systems and applications using SCCM
• Support security protocols, including disk encryption with BitLocker, NTFS permissions, and shared folder security
• Assist with email client configurations, MS Outlook, and instant messaging tools like Skype for Business
• Contribute to automation processes using scripting languages such as PowerShell, VBScript, and Batch Files
• Engage with overall IT security practices, ensuring compliance and operational integrity
• Collaborate within an ITSM framework, utilizing ServiceNow for incident and change management

Required Skills & Experience:

• Proven experience with Ivanti Device Application Control (IDAC) and/or Microsoft Defender
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Windows operating systems (Windows 7 & Windows 10), including deployment, build, and configuration
• Hands-on experience with SCCM, including OS deployment, application management, and monitoring
• Scripting skills in PowerShell, VBScript, or Batch Files for automation tasks (beneficial)
• Understanding of disk encryption technologies like BitLocker, as well as NTFS permissions and shared folder security
• Familiarity with Microsoft Exchange, MS Outlook configuration, and workplace communication tools
• Experience with ITSM platforms such as ServiceNow