Role Description: Desktop Engineer with experience in Avanto and MS Defender preferred We have an exciting opportunity to join as a NSR Desktop Engineer in our End User Experience (EUE) department, supporting a broad span of high-profile clients in our vast portfolio. 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 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 skillsYour 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) Reasonable Adjustments: Respect and equality are core values to us. We are proud of the diverse and inclusive community we have built, and we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and perspectives. Our success is driven by our people, united by the spirit of partnership to deliver the best resourcing solutions for our clients. If you need any help or adjustments during the recruitment process for any reason, please let us know when you apply or talk to the recruiters directly so we can support you.

Come and join the Littlefish Group!

Work location: Bristol, Hybrid

Salary: Up to: £55,000 + Performance-related, discretionary end-of-year bonus

Application requirements: Click apply with your CV and cover letter

The Littlefish Group brings together deep expertise across managed IT services, modern workplace solutions, and cyber security. In early 2026, we expanded the Group through the acquisition of Stripe OLT, a specialist cyber security and Microsoft focused services business. This means our people now have the opportunity to work across a broader portfolio of services, customers and technologies while still retaining the culture, collaboration and people first values we’re known for.

Our employees are the people who make Littlefish what it is today, high performing, curious, and committed to doing the right thing for customers and for each other. As we continue to grow the Group, you’ll be joining at a time where there is real opportunity to shape how we work, learn from colleagues across different specialisms, and contribute to something bigger.

So, if you’re excited by the idea of working with creative, passionate, friendly people in a growing technology group - we’d love to hear from you.

The role and what you’ll be getting up to on a day to day basis:

Stripe OLT is looking for a Senior Project Engineer with a strong focus on the Microsoft Cloud, where hands-on experience with Azure and Microsoft 365 is essential. You’ll also bring solid expertise in Data Security and Governance, applying this knowledge to design and deliver robust client solutions.

This is a client-facing role, requiring you to develop, refine and present clear, solution focused proposals that align closely with customer requirements. Building and sustaining strong client relationships will be central to your success, calling for a high level of professionalism, commercial awareness and technical credibility.

You’ll be organised, adaptable and an effective communicator, able to manage your time well and work collaboratively with both clients and internal teams. Delivering high-quality outcomes at pace will be key, contributing directly to Stripe OLT’s continued growth and success.

You will:

Pre-Sales

• Identify and Define Customer Projects: Focus on identifying customer projects related to Microsoft 365 adoption and change management, ensuring a clear understanding of project scope and requirements.

• Manage Technical Aspects of Sales Process: Oversee the technical elements throughout the sales journey, ensuring that all technical requirements and specifications are accurately addressed.

  Technical Project Delivery

  • Responsibility for delivery of products within the Microsoft 365 Suite, including but not limited to Exchange, SharePoint, Teams, and Intune.
  • Knowledgeable and able to deliver Information Protection, Data Loss Prevention and Data Retention using Microsoft Purview. To create technical solutions and proposals that are tailored to meet customer needs, enhancing the effectiveness of client engagements.
  • Experience in installing, configuring and administering Active Directory environments.
  • Experience in configuring and administering Entra ID Cloud only and Hybrid directory scenarios.
  • Experience in installing and administering Windows Server Technologies, including file storage and network services.
  • Experience in managing and maintaining Windows endpoints.

Who you are:

• At least 3 years of hands-on experience in Microsoft 365 and cloud solutions
• Proven understanding of:
  • Microsoft 365 Security.
  • Modern Workplace concepts.
  • Teams, inclusive of cloud telephony, call recording, and contact centre solutions.
  • Identity Management.
  • Exchange Online.
  • Data Security and Governance
• Track record of effectively interacting with customers and business stakeholders at all levels.

Advantageous Experience

• Experience of working in an MSP environment
• Configuring environments for generative AI tools, eg Copilot
• Experience in installing and managing network infrastructure, such as Firewalls and Switches, would be an advantage (Cisco Meraki, FortiNet)
• Experience working with Azure IaaS/PaaS solutions
• Scripting and Automation (PowerShell and Power Automate)

What can we offer you?

• Training - on-site and solution-led training will be provided.
• Individual training budget, up to £1,000 per annum
• 25 days of annual leave, plus bank holidays
• Buy and sell holiday scheme
• Workplace pension with employer contributions of up to 11%
• Private healthcare package (following successful probation period)
• Regular staff socials
• Unlimited fruit, tea, and coffee in the office
• Cycle to work scheme

Here at The Littlefish Group we aim to be somewhere everyone can be themselves. We are committed to encouraging a diverse and inclusive community where everyone irrespective of who they are, or their background, can feel equal and supported.

We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. Please get in touch if you are concerned about any difficulties you may face during your recruitment process, so we adjust accordingly.

Part of our application process includes a set of ED&I (Equality, diversity and inclusion) questions. Please note, each question has a prefer not to say option).

Senior Network Security Engineer Up to £50,000 + Bonus | Hybrid (3 Days Office / 2 WFH) | Northampton Are you a skilled Network Security Engineer looking to take the next step in your career? Join a fast-growing Systems Integrator & Managed Service Provider that delivers cutting-edge solutions to clients across finance, public sector, legal, and nationwide retail. This is your chance to be part of a high-performing technical team where you’ll work across diverse environments, tackle complex networking challenges, and play a key role in strengthening customers’ security posture. Why You’ll Love This Role ✔ Work on 3rd-line network & security support across enterprise-scale environments ✔ Exposure to next-generation firewalling, large-scale routing/switching, cloud networking & automation ✔ Real career progression into specialist or consultancy paths ✔ Join a team experiencing significant investment and growth What You’ll Be Doing \* Providing 3rd-line network & security support, acting as an escalation point for challenging issues \* Delivering both BAU support and project work across customer sites and internal operations \* Proactively monitoring and maintaining managed systems \* Owning and resolving complex technical problems using tools such as Wireshark, NetFlow analysis, and monitoring platforms \* Managing patching, feature updates, change controls, and documentation \* Mentoring service desk engineers to uplift overall capability Your Network & Security Expertise We’re looking for someone with strong experience in an MSP or enterprise IT environment, with deep knowledge across: Networking \* Layer 2 & 3 routing and switching \* OSPF & BGP – essential \* VXLAN & Cisco ACI \* Dual stack IPv4/IPv6 \* Wireless: Aruba, Cisco Meraki \* Azure & AWS networking \* VMware / Hyper-V environments Security \* FortiGate firewalls with full UTM stack (Web Filtering, Application Control, IPS/IDS, SD-WAN) \* FortiManager & FortiAnalyzer \* SIEM technologies (Darktrace, Reveal(x)) \* Infrastructure monitoring (PRTG preferred) Automation & Tooling \* Python / PowerShell scripting \* Terraform for automation \* ITSM processes aligned to ITIL framework Certifications (Desirable but not essential) \* Cisco CCNP (minimum level of knowledge expected) \* Fortinet / Aruba / PRTG vendor certifications \* ITIL Foundation What’s On Offer \* Up to £50,000 base salary \* Annual performance bonus \* Hybrid working (3 days on-site, 2 days WFH) \* Pension, death-in-service, onsite parking \* Superb office environment with staff perks, snacks & social events Ready to Level Up Your Network Security Career? If you’re passionate about advanced networking, security technologies, and working in a fast-paced MSP environment, we want to hear from you. Apply now and join a team where your expertise truly makes an impact

DevOps Engineer (Performance Testing)

6 Months Contract + extension

£600 per day (Inside IR35)

Remote working

Please note active SC Clearance is needed for the role

A leading global consultancy is looking for an experienced hybrid devOps and Performance specialist to superhead critical national infrastructure projects. You will essentially ensure the resilience and scalability of a massive cloud-native environment. This is a high-visibility role where you will bridge the gap between infrastructure stability and rigorous performance validation.

Key Responsibilities

• Infrastructure & CI/CD: Design, build, and maintain robust CI/CD pipelines to automate deployment cycles.
• Performance Engineering: Lead the charge on system reliability by executing complex performance test runs, identifying bottlenecks, and implementing upgrades.
• System Integrity: Proactively monitor the service environment, diagnosing faults within the cloud infrastructure and delivering detailed technical reports.
• Collaboration: Work as a core member of the DevOps and Infrastructure teams to ensure seamless environmental upgrades and stability.

Essential Skills

• Cloud Infrastructure: Deep hands-on experience with AWS.
• Orchestration: Proven expertise in Kubernetes and containerized environments.
• Automation & Scripting: Strong proficiency in Python, Bash, or PowerShell.
• CI/CD Tooling: Expert knowledge of Jenkins and Concourse.
• Performance Testing: Extensive experience writing test strategies and using tools such as JMeter, K6, Postman, or Swagger.
• Infrastructure as Code: Solid experience with Ansible.
• Observability: Proficiency with monitoring and logging stacks (Prometheus, Grafana, and ELK).
• Testing Philosophy: A background in both manual testing and automated performance validation.

6 Months Contract + extension | £600 per day (Inside IR35) |Remote working

Please note active SC Clearance is needed for the role

If this seems of interest then please apply directly to the AD or send your CV to

Randstad Technologies is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Brockworth, Gloucester, Gloucestershire, South West UK

£35044 - £86100 plus BUPA, benefits and bonus

37.5 hours + 4 Day Work Week option

Lockheed Martin Rotary and Mission Systems (RMS) provides systems engineering, software development, training solutions and complex program management for global security, civil and commercial markets.

Simply stated, our mission is to be the world’s leading global security and aerospace company.

The role:

We are seeking DevSecOps Engineers at a variety of levels of seniority.

Join Our Team as an DevSecOps Engineer (with a Focus on Infrastructure Engineering).

You’ll play a pivotal role in integrating, administering and securing a range of systems and applications, with a strong focus on designing, building, and maintaining scalable, reliable, and secure infrastructure.

As an Engineer within our DevSecOps team, you’ll be at the forefront of driving innovation and safeguarding digital infrastructures by ensuring robust, high-performance systems that support our mission-critical solutions.

• You’ll need to have an understanding of Windows and Linux systems and DevSecOps principles and experience of working within a multi-disciplined team.
• Knowledge and understanding of core software tools, methods, and frameworks to reliably integrate and deploy, integrate, and test features into environments to ensure optimum outcomes for our customers.
• Additionally, we’re looking for candidates with hands-on experience in infrastructure engineering, including expertise in areas such as cloud architecture, containerization (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes), infrastructure-as-code (e.g., Terraform, Ansible), and system performance optimization to support seamless integration and testing processes.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, build, deploy and manage a broad set of IT Infrastructure aligning to customer needs and requirements, while leveraging infrastructure engineering best practices to maintain system reliability and scalability with a focus on automation and repeatability.
• Develop Infrastructure as Code and scripts and integrate those with CI/CD pipelines and a wider ecosystem of tools, prioritising automation to streamline deployments.
• Provide full end to end systems lifecycle management covering architecture, design, deployment and support through to decommissioning and migration.
• Support the integration and delivery of large and complex solutions into a wider system-of-systems, ensuring infrastructure components are robust and interoperable.
• Opportunities to experience the cloud by undertaking deployments in Public, Private, and Hybrid Cloud environments, addressing potential constraints while optimizing infrastructure performance and security.
• If you’re passionate about DevSecOps, with a strong focus and background in Infrastructure Engineering, and eager to take your career to the next level, we want to hear from you! Apply now to join our team and embark on an exciting journey of innovation and growth.

Required skills, qualifications and experience :

• Advanced understanding of DevSecOps. The ability to work within an agile environment and delivering using Scrum and Sprints utilising tools such as Jira and Confluence to help planning and collaboration.
• Expert in Windows and Linux systems administration (Active Directory etc).
• Expert in Virtualisation technologies and concepts - VMware vsphere, ARIA Ops performance monitoring, software defined networking - NSX.
• Advanced understanding of Web proxy servers and configuration - Squid.
• Experience of Automation technologies Terraform and Ansible for complex builds, Packer.
• Experience of CI/CD pipeline builds - Jenkins.
• Understanding of Git/Bitbucket/GitLab integration, coding and branching strategies.
• Proficient in the use and administration of Containerisation technologies - Kubernetes, Docker.
• Proficient in Powershell, bash scripting.
• Proficient in Python.
• Proficient in the use of Networking skills - IPv4 addressing and routing.
• Experience of Logging and monitoring using Zabbix and Splunk.
• Experience of Cloud and AWS concepts and technologies.

Desired Skills:

• Ability to support maturation of automated CI/CD software pipelines for Cloud deployments.
• Understanding of IaC and using this to deploy and integrate services on Cloud.
• Hands on experience in using and integrating with AWS Services such as EC2, EKS, Fargate, IAM, S3, Lambda.
• Experience using the AWS SDK (Boto3) to automate integration tasks.
• Experience or understanding integrating hybrid-cloud application deployments.
• Understanding of CloudTrail to debug and diagnose integration issues.

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

• Linux Admin, (RHCSA) or (RHCE).
• Microsoft Certified: Windows Server Hybrid Administrator Associate.
• Red Hat Certified Specialist in Ansible Automation (EX407).
• Terraform Associate certification.
• AWS Certification.
• CCNA Certification.
• Oracle Java Certification.
• ISTQB Certification.
• OSCP Certification.

Disclaimer:

This vacancy is being advertised by Optamor Limited. Optamor is a specialist Recruitment Process Outsourcing provider. We provide a flexible full recruitment solution which takes care of all recruitment requirements from planning to on-boarding. Our specialist recruitment divisions cover the entire technical arena, including some of the most economically and strategically important industries in the UK and the world today. We will never send your CV without your permission.

Junior Developer (.Net) - Edinburgh Hybrid - 34K, 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 Junior Software Developer / Junior Software Engineer (open to applications from good graduates looking for their first step) 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, offering 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 Junior Software Developer, you will play a role in the delivery of high-quality, performant, and secure code while contributing to development practices. You’ll be responsible for learning and then creating and maintaining technical content using the company development stack, assisting to support review processes, and addressing issues efficiently as part of a supportive squad. Key Responsibilities Learning to develop high-quality, secure, and well-tested code that delivers optimal performance.
Participating in code and process reviews, providing constructive feedback and tackling improvement initiatives.
Resolve bugs and handle support issues efficiently.
Collaborate in sprint cycles and contribute to product increment planning within a scaled agile framework.Skills and Qualifications Some skills in: C# .Net, JavaScript (preferably React), SQL Server/T-SQL and ideally TypeScript, HTML/CSS/LESS
Ideally some exposure to Visual Studio, Visual Studio Code, Notepad++, Git, and SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS)
Ideally but not necessarily some Azure/AWS, and/or PowerShell
Demonstrated ability to prioritize tasks, manage time effectively, and work as part of a team, learning as you go.Why Join This Company? This company offers a comprehensive benefits package including annual and spot bonuses as well as a generous holiday allowance, and a supportive, evolving work setting. As a Junior Software Developer, you’ll have the opportunity to make a significant impact and contribute to the company’s continued success. 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

Required Technical Skills & Certifications Demonstrated experience in endpoint security, across both engineering and support capacities.
Strong expertise in Application Control, especially with BeyondTrust solutions.
Proficiency in scripting PowerShell and Python are essential.
Experience with Trellix ePO, BeyondTrust EPM Cloud, and policy management in Azure and AWS environments.
Advanced understanding of Microsoft Windows operating systems.
Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills, with the ability to assess complex security challenges and propose effective solutions.
Exposure to data analytics tools such as Splunk and Power BI.
Ability to clearly articulate troubleshooting methods and strategies. Please click to find out more about our Key Information Documents. Please note that the documents provided contain generic information. If we are successful in finding you an assignment, you will receive a Key Information Document which will be specific to the vendor set-up you have chosen and your placement. To find out more about Huxley, please visit Huxley, a trading division of SThree Partnership LLP is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy | Registered office | 8 Bishopsgate, London, EC2N 4BQ, United Kingdom | Partnership Number | OC(phone number removed) England and Wales

Security Engineer - Strata Cloud Manager, Palo Alto, Prisma Up to £750 per day (Inside IR35) Remote 6 months My client is seeking a hands‑on Security Engineer with deep expertise in Palo Alto Networks technologies, particularly around Prisma Access and Strata Cloud Manager, as well as ideally having working knowledge of Zscaler. You will play a key role in designing, implementing, and enhancing secure network infrastructure across a large, complex enterprise environment. Key Requirements: Proven experience as a Security Engineer within large, Enterobacteriales environments.
Strong Palo Alto Networks experience - Prisma Access is essential, with solid hands‑on expertise in Strata Cloud Manager.
Experience migrating from Zscaler
Experience building or tuning policy‑based security controls (DLP, URL filtering, decryption, etc.).
Skilled in Palo Alto VM‑Series and related PAN security products.
Exposure to IAM/PAM/PIM concepts.
Nice to have: Knowledge of firewalling, VPN, Zero Trust frameworks, and SD‑WAN technologies.
Experience with Terraform and scripting (Python, Bash, or PowerShell).
Experience integrating SIEM platforms
Understanding of Zero Trust architecture and SD-WAN optimization If you’re interested in this role, click ‘apply now’ to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
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PAM Engineer Location: Wokingham Hybrid - 50/50 Duration: role starts with a 6 months contract Rate to SSC Rate - £625 SC CLEARED INSIDE IR35 Role Description: Qualifications Relevant certifications (e.g., CyberArk Defender, CISSP, CISM)
Experience in cloud environments (AWS, Azure, GCP) and hybrid infrastructures
Knowledge of DevSecOps practices and CI/CD pipeline integration Key Responsibilities Design, deploy, and manage PAM solutions (e.g., CyberArk, BeyondTrust, Delinea)
Implement least privilege access models and enforce secure credential management
Monitor and audit privileged access activities across systems and applications
Integrate PAM tools with SIEM, IAM, and other security platforms
Develop and maintain policies, procedures, and documentation for PAM operations
Conduct regular access reviews, privilege audits, and risk assessments
Collaborate with IT, DevOps, and Security teams to ensure seamless PAM integration
Provide technical support and troubleshooting for PAMrelated issues
Stay current with industry trends, threats, and best practices in access management Required Skills & Qualifications Experience in PAM engineering or cybersecurity roles
Proficiency with PAM tools such as CyberArk, BeyondTrust, or Delinea
Strong understanding of Active Directory, LDAP, and authentication protocols
Experience with scripting (PowerShell, Python) for automation and reporting
Familiarity with compliance frameworks (ISO 27001, NIST, GDPR)
Excellent problemsolving, communication, and documentation skills

Event Management Consultant (DV Cleared) Security clearance: Active UK DV clearance (essential)
Location: Corsham area (hybrid working - approx. 60% onsite / 40% remote)
Contract length: 6 months (initial)
Rate: Up to £700/day
IR35: Inside IR35
Start: ASAP (subject to onboarding) Overview We’re looking for a DV Cleared Event Management Consultant to join a Hosting & Tooling team supporting a critical environment. You’ll work across BAU and project activity, shaping event management policy, improving monitoring outcomes, and enhancing operational insight. Key requirements (must-have) Active UK DV clearance
BMC TrueSight Orchestration
Splunk
Enterprise Event Management experience What you’ll be doing Liaising directly with stakeholder teams, providing guidance and support
Creating event management policies for internal services and distribution solutions
Delivering high-level functional analysis to support operational needs
Maintaining operational tooling in line with service deliverables
Supporting project tasks and working with project managers and engineers
Producing technical documentation and architecture diagrams
Building and maintaining operational dashboards to support service requirements Experience & technical skills (ideal) Strong background in enterprise monitoring/tooling (certifications beneficial)
Tooling experience including BMC TrueSight, BMC Discovery, and Splunk
Agent deployment and management
Tooling installation/configuration/customisation
SNMP / MIB management
Environments: Windows, AIX, Linux
Scripting/automation: Python and/or PowerShell
Monitoring exposure (beneficial): Zabbix, Nagios, SolarWinds, HP OpenView, Tivoli Monitoring/Netcool
Good grasp of networking concepts/protocols
Automation/integration using REST APIsSplunk depth preferred, including: Rule creation and advanced logic
SPL
SQL skills
Dashboard development Important note on clearance Candidates must already hold active UK DV clearance to be considered (sponsorship/upgrade is not available for this requirement)

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 customisationMonitoring & Observability Tools SNMP MIB management
Experience with tools such as:
Zabbix
Nagios
HP OpenView
SolarWinds
IBM Tivoli Monitoring
IBM Tivoli NetcoolOperating Systems Experience across:
Windows Server environments
Linux (RHEL/Ubuntu)
IBM AIXScripting & Automation Strong scripting capability in:
Python
PowerShell
Experience developing automation scripts and system integrations
REST API integration experienceNetworking Knowledge Strong understanding of networking principles, protocols, and monitoring requirementsSplunk 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)

Cadent Gas Ltd Secure our digital future through identity excellence As an IAM Technical Analyst, you will be reporting into the Identity & Access Management team and working closely with internal IT teams and external partners supporting delivery of Cadent’s IAM roadmap into an ITIL disciplined environment, delivering IT services in a multisource model to an enterprise of 7000+ employees and external workers in a regulated utility. The IAM team aim to enhance the user experience for colleagues by simplifying, improving, and automating access to systems & data for our digital identities including Privileged Access Management (PAM). We work with internal and external partners to improve provisioning and revocation of access to resources, ensuring access is authenticated and limited, based upon principle of least privilege. Accountable for the ongoing development and deployment of automated access management processes and integrations focussed on Cadent’s non-SAP platforms and systems (Microsoft Active Directory, Entra ID and MS 365). We aim to enhance governance to improve management of digital identities including privileged access, protecting Cadent’s network to meet regulatory obligations (NCSC CAF), aligned to strategy and best practice. Why you’ll love this role: This is a hands-on technical role, where you will be working with industry standard tools where your skills and expertise will involve: Technical delivery – Implement, support and optimization of IAM and PAM services across the enterprise including SSO enablement of new SaaS applications and technical input and support to other projects and programmes.
Technical assurance – ensuring Change Management process is adhered to and technically validated to protect live service.
Security & Compliance – Ensure alignment with NCSC CAF and regulatory obligations, development, management and adherence to IAM Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), support for internal and external IAM security audits.
Automation & Integration – Drive improvements in provisioning, revocation, and access governance.
Collaborative culture – Collaborate across IT, business, and vendor teams to deliver secure solutions.
Continuous Improvement – Champion innovation and efficiency in identity management including maintenance plans and roadmaps to maintain the health of services. What you’ll bring: Education & Certifications – Degree in IT or Cybersecurity, ITIL Foundation, and ideally CIAM, CISSP or CISM. Extensive hands-on experience in IT; specifically, Microsoft Active Directory (AD), Entra ID and MS 365, with a good knowledge of system technologies, monitoring tools, processes, and incident handling in a 24x7x365 support environment. Experience of configuring, implementing, developing, and supporting complex solutions. Evidence of vendor/ stakeholder management qualities. Technical curiosity, ensuring continuous skills refresh, with cutting edge and new to market technologies explored, understood, and assessed. Experience and understanding with different delivery methods and tools including Waterfall, Agile, SCRUM, Prince2, KANBAN and JIRA. Experience of building relationships and working with a variety of stakeholders, supported by interpersonal and communication skills at all levels, with the ability to translate complex IT issues into business related vocabulary. Experience and understanding of ITIL framework and ITSM tools, specifically ServiceNow. Experience working in a regulated utility industry desired. Experience and understanding of UK Data Privacy legislation Technical knowledge or qualifications highly desirable in the following areas: Identity and Access Management, specifically Microsoft Active Directory (AD), Entra ID and MS 365 including Entra Connect, app registrations, certificate and password management for user and machine authentication. Deep knowledge of SAML, OAuth, OpenID Connect, SCIM, MFA and federation protocols. HR Provisioning, specifically SAP SuccessFactors to AD / Entra ID). Experience with Microsoft Entra ID Conditional Access, Defender for Identity, and Entra Permissions Management including PIM. Strong understanding of Cyber security principles including zero-trust, privileged access management (PAM), Just-In-Time (JIT) access, Role Based Access Control and adaptive authentication. Privileged Access Management, specifically CyberArk suite. Experience of integrating applications with IGA solutions using a variety of APIs and protocols such as Web service protocols REST/SOAP, LDAP, csv. Hands-on experience with identity automation; PowerShell scripting / MS Graph API, and other API-based integrations. Data Lifecycle management tools such as Microsoft Defender & Microsoft Purview. NCSC Cyber Assessment Framework (CAF). DevOps and cloud security best practices in AWS/Azure environments

Permanent Location: Leeds – Hybrid (3 days onsite Wednesday & Friday fixed + 1 day of your choice) Industry: Legal Services About the Client Our client is one of the largest direct conveyancers in England and Wales, operating at the forefront of the UK property market since 2000. They have supported over 1.2 million customers and currently arrange approximately one in every four remortgages nationwide, consistently ranking among the top home mover conveyancing providers. Known for their strong customer focus and operational excellence, the organisation places real emphasis on quality, compliance, and professional development. With one of the most comprehensive training programmes in the sector, they invest heavily in their people to ensure expertise, high standards, and exceptional service delivery. This is an opportunity to join a collaborative IT development team within a company that combines scale, stability, and innovation. How you’ll spend your day As a DevOps Engineer, you’ll play a key role in maintaining and evolving development and deployment processes across a mix of on-premise and cloud-based environments. You’ll be responsible for: \* Designing, implementing, and managing CI/CD pipelines using tools such as Azure DevOps and Octopus \* Supporting and enhancing Azure cloud infrastructure, ensuring scalability, performance, and reliability \* Maintaining and optimising Microsoft Power Platform environments \* Monitoring system performance and proactively identifying improvements \* Investigating and resolving production incidents, ensuring minimal disruption \* Embedding a security-first approach, implementing best practices across all environments \* Collaborating with development and technical teams to streamline delivery processes \* Ensuring environments are up to date, stable, and aligned with best practices What you’ll bring to this role We’re looking for a proactive DevOps Engineer with strong experience across Microsoft and Azure ecosystems, alongside a passion for continuous improvement. You’ll bring: \* Proven experience in a DevOps role within Microsoft/Azure environments \* Hands-on experience building and managing CI/CD pipelines (Azure DevOps, Octopus or similar) \* Strong understanding of cloud security principles and best practices \* Experience with version control systems such as Git \* Familiarity with Agile methodologies and cross-team collaboration \* Knowledge of Microsoft Power Platform, including Power Automate Nice to have: \* Experience with Azure configuration and infrastructure management \* Familiarity with PowerShell, C#, or scripting/automation tools \* Experience with databases (e.g. SQL Server) \* Exposure to automation/configuration tools (e.g. Ansible, Chef) \* Experience integrating with REST APIs and working with Dataverse You’ll also demonstrate: \* Strong problem-solving and analytical thinking \* The ability to prioritise and manage multiple tasks effectively \* Excellent communication and collaboration skills \* A proactive, self-driven mindset with a focus on continuous learning \* A professional and ethical approach, with a strong focus on delivering quality outcomes What happens next? One of our Recruitment Consultants will be in touch and inform you if you’ve been successful to the next stage of the process or not, which is a qualification call where we will tell you more about the role and the client, and understand more about you, your experience and career aspirations. Should we both wish to proceed, we will submit your details to the client and be in touch regarding the outcome and any further steps. Equal Opportunities We are committed to providing equal opportunities for all candidates and welcome applications from individuals regardless of age, disability, gender identity, marital status, race, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law. As an employment agency for permanent and contract hires, we are dedicated to promoting a diverse and inclusive workforce, and we encourage applications from underrepresented groups to drive innovation and equality within the workplace. Should you require any reasonable adjustments please let us know so we can accommodate for any interactions with us at Biometric Talent, but also inform the client to ensure reasonable adjustments are made to allow for a fair and equitable process

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
• Elastic Stack
• Nessus or similar security scanning tools
• Application packaging
• 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
• Keep monitoring systems aligned with evolving infrastructure
• 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
• Work towards relevant professional certifications
• 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.

SecOps Engineer - Central London (hybrid working)

Up to £75,000 PA

Well-established and highly profitable construction engineering business is seeking an experienced SecOps Engineer to join them on a permanent basis. This is a critical leadership role within an organisation undergoing significant digital transformation, with ambitious growth and acquisition plans driving demand for scalable, standardised and efficient business applications.

This role is ideal for a proactive security professional with strong technical expertise across application, network and infrastructure security. You will play a key part in implementing security controls, mitigating risk and contributing to the continuous improvement of the company’s overall security posture.

Responsibilities:

• Monitor security tools including SIEM (QRadar) and respond to threat detection alerts
• Triage, analyse and prioritise security (via ServiceNow)
• Investigate root causes of security issues and design effective remediation solutions
• Oversee Patch Management
• Conduct vulnerability scans with Qualys, analyse results and prioritise remediation
• Document SecOps processes and create knowledge base articles in line with best practices
• Automate security tasks and toolchains using scripting (PowerShell, Batch, etc.)
• Collaborate with external SOC teams
• Prepare post-incident reports and root cause analyses
• Manage end-user device (EUD) security via MS Intune, Sophos and NinjaOne
• Schedule and assess vulnerability scans on critical infrastructure
• Maintain patching compliance for OS, Microsoft Office and third-party applications
• Support infrastructure teams to deploy systems, enhance security policies and manage security-driven changes
• Produce weekly security operations reports
• Manage Cisco Umbrella web filtering and SSL inspection policies

Requirements:

• Previous hands-on experience in SecOps or Incident Response
• Recognised Security certifications such as Security+, CEH, or Microsoft security certifications
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Windows OS security and hardening
• Working PowerShell scripting ability for automation tasks
• Solid understanding of cloud-native security across M365, Azure and AWS
• Experience with enterprise IT infrastructure

Any experience with the following will be highly favoured:

• Strong experience with Qualys
• Exposure to Varonis
• Network security knowledge or relevant certifications (TCP/IP, VPNs, routing, segmentation)
• Experience working with ServiceNow

Initially 4 days per week onsite, dropping to 3 once passed probation (this is not negotiable).

We’re seeking a Service Performance & Resilience 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.

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

We’re looking for a proactive and technically capable Support Analyst to join the team. This role is ideal for someone with a solid foundation in Microsoft-based infrastructure who also has a genuine interest in software development. Alongside providing hands-on support across servers, networks, and hardware, you’ll have the opportunity to be trained and developed in C#.NET, expanding your career into development over time.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day support for Microsoft environments, including Windows Server and desktop systems
• Basic network infrastructure (LAN/WAN, switches, firewalls)
• Diagnose and resolve hardware issues across servers, desktops, and peripherals
• Assist with system upgrades, installations, and migrations
• Collaborate with development teams to support applications and deployment processes

Development Opportunity This role offers a structured pathway into software development. You’ll receive training and mentorship in C#/.NET, with opportunities to contribute to internal applications and projects as your skills develop.

Skills & Experience Required

• Experience supporting Microsoft environments (Windows Server, Active Directory, Office 365)
• Strong understanding of networking fundamentals (TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP)
• Hands-on experience with hardware support and troubleshooting
• Good problem-solving skills and a methodical approach to technical issues
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities
• A genuine interest in learning software development (C#/.NET preferred)

Desirable (but not essential)

• Basic programming or scripting experience (C#, PowerShell, or similar)
• Exposure to virtualisation technologies (e.g., VMware, Hyper-V)
• Familiarity with cloud platforms such as Azure

Cyber Solution Architect (Digital Platforms & Trading Systems)

8-Month contract - Inside IR35 - market rate

London based - hybrid working - 3 days a week onsite

Role Overview

We are looking for a hands-on, highly technical Cyber Solution Architect to design and deliver secure solutions across our digital platform ecosystem, with a strong focus on Base Metals Order Execution Management Systems (OEMS). This role requires deep technical expertise, practical implementation capability, and the ability to embed security into complex, low-latency trading environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and implement secure, scalable cyber solutions for digital platforms, including OEMS and associated trading infrastructure.
• Act as a hands-on architect, contributing directly to solution design, engineering decisions, and security implementation.
• Develop and maintain security architecture patterns, reference models, and solution blueprints.
• Lead security design for Base Metals OEMS platforms, ensuring alignment with performance, resilience, and regulatory requirements.
• Perform threat modelling, security risk assessments, and architecture reviews.
• Integrate security into DevOps pipelines, promoting DevSecOps best practices.
• Collaborate with engineering, infrastructure, and business teams to ensure security is Embedded by design.
• Provide technical oversight on identity and access management (IAM), encryption, API security, and network security.
• Evaluate and implement security tooling (eg, SIEM, EDR, DLP, WAF) within platform environments.
• Support incident response activities and provide expert guidance on security incidents affecting trading systems.

Required Skills & Experience

• Proven experience in a Cyber Solution Architect role with strong hands-on delivery capability.
• Deep technical knowledge across application, infrastructure, network, and cloud security domains.
• Demonstrated experience securing digital platforms in complex enterprise environments.
• Strong understanding of Order Execution Management Systems (OEMS), ideally within Base Metals or commodities trading.
• Experience in commodities or financial trading environments (particularly Base Metals).
• Understanding of regulatory requirements relevant to trading systems.
• Knowledge of trading workflows, low-latency systems, and associated cyber risks.
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP) and cloud-native security architecture.
• Strong familiarity with security frameworks (eg, NIST, ISO 27001, CIS).
• Experience implementing security controls including IAM, encryption, endpoint protection, and monitoring solutions.
• Proficiency in Scripting or programming (eg, Python, PowerShell, Bash).

Desirable Skills

• Experience with high-frequency or algorithmic trading security.
• Knowledge of Zero Trust architecture and modern identity frameworks.
• Relevant certifications such as CISSP, CCSP, or TOGAF.

Disclaimer:

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Investment Banking Endpoint Security Engineer - ITSM, Powershell, Python, Trellix, Splunk, Azure, AWS CONTRACT

Endpoint Security Engineer

Key Responsibilities

. Contribute to and support a major cloud migration programme.
. Design, engineer, and implement advanced endpoint security solutions using technologies such as Trellix, BeyondTrust, and CrowdStrike.
. Deploy enterprise security solutions through ITSM systems including Remedy and ServiceNow change control.
. Produce high-quality technical documentation, workflows, and support materials.
. Collaborate with security vendor consultants and Technical Account Managers to optimise product usage.
. Partner with compliance, audit, and information security teams to ensure alignment with organisational standards.
. Conduct effective research and provide informed consultancy on security solutions and trends.
. Define and maintain security baseline configurations

Required Technical Skills & Certifications

. Demonstrated experience in endpoint security, across both engineering and support capacities.
. Strong expertise in Application Control, especially with BeyondTrust solutions.
. Proficiency in Scripting PowerShell and Python are essential.
. Experience with Trellix ePO, BeyondTrust EPM Cloud, and policy management in Azure and AWS environments.
. Advanced understanding of Microsoft Windows operating systems.
. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to assess complex security challenges and propose effective solutions.

. Exposure to data analytics tools such as Splunk and Power BI.
. Ability to clearly articulate troubleshooting methods and strategies.

Desired Skills

. Knowledge of cloud technologies, particularly Azure and AWS.
. Security certifications, preferably CISSP.
. Experience supporting macOS/iOS environments.

Contract role inside IR35 (initial 12 months, to be extended) - hybrid working - candidate can be based near Manchester/Liverpool/Stoke/Birmingham

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Senior DevOps Engineer (Azure / Terraform) £550–£650 per day | Outside IR35 | 6 Month Contract | Remote Overview An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Senior DevOps Engineer to join an established project delivering within a modern, cloud-first environment. You’ll be joining a lean, high-performing team, where DevOps is central to delivery not an afterthought. This role offers a high level of ownership, with the opportunity to shape infrastructure, improve reliability, and influence engineering best practices across the wider team. We’re looking for someone with deep Azure and Terraform expertise, who is comfortable operating in a hands-on capacity, while also mentoring others and driving improvements across CI/CD, observability, and security. Role & Responsibilities Design, build, and manage Azure infrastructure using Terraform, including modules, state management, and pipelines Develop and maintain CI/CD workflows (GitHub Actions, Azure DevOps or similar) Improve platform reliability, observability, and security across environments Take ownership of infrastructure and deployment processes within a fast-moving delivery team Collaborate closely with engineers to embed DevOps best practices and scalable patterns Mentor team members on infrastructure, automation, and platform engineering principles Identify and address performance bottlenecks, risks, and areas for improvement Contribute to a culture of continuous improvement and automation-first thinking Skills and Experience Experienced DevOps Engineer Strong hands-on experience with Terraform and Azure (AKS, networking, identity, storage) Solid experience building and managing CI/CD pipelines, ideally within Azure DevOps Strong scripting capability (Bash, Python, or PowerShell) Experience implementing monitoring and observability solutions (e.g. Prometheus, Grafana, Azure Monitor) Ability to operate in a hands-on role within a small or fast-paced team Strong communication skills and experience working collaboratively with engineering teams Desirable Azure certifications (AZ-400, AZ-104) Experience with policy-as-code (OPA, Sentinel) and secrets management

Hands-on Litera Consultant responsible for implementing, configuring, supporting, and testing Litera solutions. Must have practical experience with Litera Check, Litera Transact, and Litera CAM, plus familiarity with Kira for contract review/analysis. The role focuses on product configuration, integrations with common legal platforms, L2 support, testing, documentation, and end-user enablement.

Key Responsibilities

• Configure and support Litera products (Check, Transact, CAM) and related workflows.
• Deliver L2 support: incident triage, troubleshooting, root-cause analysis, and timely resolution.
• Implement and validate integrations between Litera and connected platforms.
• Assist with UAT, prepare test cases, and validate fixes in non-prod and production.
• Maintain runbooks, KB articles, release notes, and configuration documentation.
• Provide end-user training, quick-reference guides, and go-live support.
• Collaborate with Legal Ops, IT, and third-party vendors; escalate complex issues appropriately.

Required Experience & Qualifications

• 6-10 years of hands-on experience with Litera products, specifically Litera Check, Litera Transact, and Litera CAM.
• Familiarity with Kira (or similar contract-analysis tools) is required.
• Experience supporting legal users or working within legal operations/law firm environments
• Understanding of Document Lifecycle management and experience integrating Litera Cam with document management systems like iManage, NetDocuments
• Good understanding of M365 Architecture, COM add-ins, VSTO, Office JS PAI
• Troubleshooting connectors and API that helps Litera talk to other software’s
• Knowledge on Contract life cycle/CLM platforms and document repositories

Nice-to-Have

• Experience with document automation or template management.
• Basic Scripting or data transformation skills (SQL, Python, PowerShell, VBA/OfficeScript).

NOTE: Hybrid (2 or 3 days a week)