Location: Newcastle (primary), Stafford, Leek, IOT, Axia, Gradbach Hours: Full Time
Salary: Competitive
Holiday: 43 Days, rising to 47 following 5 years’ service (Inclusive of Bank holidays and Christmas closure)

Newcastle and Stafford Colleges Group (NSCG) is one of the very best colleges in the country. In October 2024 we became the first and only further education provider in England to achieve a full set of outstanding grades in consecutive Ofsted Inspections. This includes recognition of our strong contribution towards meeting Local Skills Needs under the latest version of the Education Inspection Framework (EIF).

The inspection report praised all areas of the College’s provision and acknowledged NSCG’s ?staff are professional, friendly, incredibly supportive and work tirelessly to meet the needs of learners’ ?teachers improve their practice based upon the support they receive’ and ?teachers create highly supportive, calm and highly aspirational environments in which learners and apprentices thrive’.? In summary, NSCG is a great place to work and study.

The group is currently home to a population of over 6,500 full-time students with around 2000 adult learners and students on higher education programmes. We have over 1,500 apprentices where we work with over 850 individual employers. Our Sixth Form provision has a reputation for high academic achievement and excellence.

We are seeking an experienced Senior IT Engineer to play a key role in the strategic development, security, and modernisation of our IT environment. This position goes beyond day-to-day support and focuses on driving our cloud and security strategy, and delivering long-term infrastructure improvements aligned with business objectives.

The role will lead critical initiatives including the migration from on-premises Exchange and file storage to Microsoft 365 and OneDrive/SharePoint, strengthening our cybersecurity posture, and the design, support, and evolution of VMware-based infrastructure and enterprise networking. The successful candidate will act as a technical authority and trusted advisor, balancing hands-on engineering with forward-looking planning, standards development, and continuous improvement.

This is an ideal hands-on role for a senior engineer who enjoys influencing IT strategy, modernising legacy systems, and delivering secure, scalable solutions to reflect the requirements of the curriculum and College senior leadership team.

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

• Design, implement, and maintain security controls across on-premises and cloud environments
• Lead and support the migration from on-premises Exchange and MS Office suite to Microsoft 365 (O365)
• Assist with infrastructure upgrades and lifecycle management
• Troubleshoot complex multi-site network connectivity and performance issues
• Act as a senior escalation point for complex technical issues

Required Skills and Experience:

• Strong background in IT security across on-prem and cloud environments
• 5+ years of experience in a senior IT engineering or infrastructure role
• Proven experience migrating Exchange on-prem to Microsoft 365
• Solid working knowledge and qualification in VMware VSphere 7, 8 or 9
• Strong working knowledge of PowerShell scripting and automation experience
• Excellent communication and documentation abilities
• Experience with Windows Server 2016-2025, Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, SCCM
• HPE / Aruba Networking certification (current or latest equivalent)

What’s in it for you?

The college offers an excellent benefits package which includes:

• Local Government Pension Scheme.
• 28 days annual leave rising to 32 days after 5 years’ service (plus Bank Holiday and Christmas closure).
• Subsidised Gym Membership.
• Health-related benefits including a subsidised Health Scheme.
• Excellent Training and Development Opportunities (supported with a dedicated budget).
• Free Parking
• On site restaurant and FREE early morning tea/coffee and toast.

How to apply

To apply for the role of Senior Systems Engineer, please click ?Apply Now’ to complete an online application form.

(If you are applying via a jobs board, you will receive an e-mail and link that will take you directly to our application form on the Newcastle & Stafford Colleges Group website).

The closing date for completed applications is 10th May 2026.

This college is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All college based positions are subject to enhanced DBS check and are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act.

As an equal opportunities employer, we welcome applications from all sectors of the community.

Role Title:Event Management Consultant
Location:Corsham (Hybrid -2-3 days per week onsite)
Duration:6 months
Rate:£700-£760 per day (Inside IR35, Umbrella PAYE)
Clearance:Active DV Clearance required (mandatory)

Overview

We are seeking an experiencedEvent Management Consultantto join a Hosting and Tooling team supporting a secure, large-scale government environment.

This role combinesoperational support (RUN)andproject delivery, working closely with engineers, analysts, and client stakeholders to deliver and enhance enterprise monitoring and event management capabilities.

Key Responsibilities

• Work directly with client teams, providing technical guidance and support
• Design and implementevent management policiesacross services and platforms
• Perform high-level functional analysis to support business and technical requirements
• Maintain and optimise operational tooling in line with service commitments
• Contribute to project delivery, working with internal and external stakeholders
• Develop and maintainmonitoring dashboards and reporting solutions
• Produce clear technical documentation and architecture diagrams
• Support continuous improvement through automation and tooling enhancements

Essential Skills (Top 3)

• BMC TrueSight Orchestration
• Splunk
• Event Management (enterprise environments)

Skills & Experience

Essential:

• Strong experience withenterprise monitoring and event management tooling
• Hands-on expertise with:
  • BMC TrueSight (including orchestration and discovery)
  • Splunk (SPL, dashboards, advanced logic/rules)
• Experience withagent deployment, configuration, and platform customisation
• Knowledge ofSNMP/MIB management
• Strong experience acrossWindows, Linux, and AIX environments
• Scripting experience (egPython, PowerShell)
• Understanding ofnetworking protocols and infrastructure monitoring
• Experience integrating systems via APIs (eg REST)

Desirable:

• Exposure to tools such asZabbix, Nagios, SolarWinds, IBM Tivoli, Netcool
• SQL knowledge
• Experience delivering in secure or government environments

Additional Information

• Hybrid working with2-3 days per week onsite in Corsham
• Additional vetting required - onboarding timelines may be extended
• Inclusive and accessible recruitment process

Job Description:

IT Infrastructure Engineer / 2nd Line Support

£30,000-£32,000

Location: Wakefield

You will play a key role in supporting and developing IT systems across a group of companies, providing 1st/2nd line support, working on infrastructure projects, manage networks, and support our Azure environment.

This is an excellent opportunity for soemone with Service Desk experience to be involved in exciting projects such a Azure migrations and ERP Implementations, with a defined progression path and training available.

What You’ll Need:

• MS Office 365 configuration, and administration
• Previous experience in a 1st/ 2nd Line IT Support / System Admin capacity
• Experience of Microsoft Server support and administration
• Knowledge of Azure Virtual Services including VMs, VPN and consumption management
• Endpoint security and response and Endpoint Management
• Microsoft Active Directory support and administration
• Group policy administration, PowerShell and scripting
• TCP/IP Networking (DNS, DHCP, LAN, WAN, VLAN, Firewalls, etc.), support, and administration.
• Cyber security awareness and incident response
• Firewall management and configuration
• Creating technical documentation
• Capable of clear and accurate communication, both written and verbal.
• Full Driving License - Willingness to travel
• Work on impactful projects and help shape the future of our IT infrastructure.

Apply now and grow with a team that values innovation, service, and integrity.

£30000 - £32000 / year

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Job Description:

IT Infrastructure Engineer/2nd Line Support

£30,000-£32,000

Location: Wakefield

You will play a key role in supporting and developing IT systems across a group of companies, providing 1st/2nd line support, working on infrastructure projects, manage networks, and support our Azure environment.

This is an excellent opportunity for soemone with Service Desk experience to be involved in exciting projects such a Azure migrations and ERP Implementations, with a defined progression path and training available.

What You’ll Need:

• MS Office 365 configuration, and administration
• Previous experience in a 1st/2nd Line IT Support/System Admin capacity
• Experience of Microsoft Server support and administration
• Knowledge of Azure Virtual Services including VMs, VPN and consumption management
• Endpoint security and response and Endpoint Management
• Microsoft Active Directory support and administration
• Group policy administration, PowerShell and scripting
• TCP/IP Networking (DNS, DHCP, LAN, WAN, VLAN, Firewalls, etc.), support, and administration.
• Cyber security awareness and incident response
• Firewall management and configuration
• Creating technical documentation
• Capable of clear and accurate communication, both written and verbal.
• Full Driving License - Willingness to travel
• Work on impactful projects and help shape the future of our IT infrastructure.

Apply now and grow with a team that values innovation, service, and integrity.

£30000 - £32000/year

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Job Description:

Infrastructure Engineer -

We are looking for an experienced Infrastructure engineer to join this public sector organisation to deliver specialist 3rd/4th line support for key technologies including databases, storage, applications, backup and the wider server estate. You will also be required to support the implementation and design of new applications, infrastructure and database solutions. Proactively monitoring overall system performance and technical feedback into the Architectural team is also a key element.

Tasks and Responsibilities

• Technical Support: Ensure availability and performance of infrastructure, applications, platforms, and databases, including data centres, storage, Servers, and backups.
• Confidentiality and Security: Maintain the confidentiality, security, and integrity of the infrastructure.
• Incident Management: Facilitate incident, configuration, availability, capacity, continuity, and release management.
• Strategic Support: Assist the DDaT Infrastructure Manager with strategic direction and contribute to Roadmaps and Technical Strategy.

Skills and Experience

• Microsoft certified qualification
• Demonstrable significant experience in a 3rd/4th line infrastructure support role
• VMWare Products configuration and performance management
• Backup technology configuration and performance management
• Working with the Architect team to design and configure on-prem and cloud-based solutions for both infrastructure and applications
• Experience of supporting server deployments activities through a development, design, test and implementation life cycle
• Enterprise storage solutions such as Dell Isilon or similar
• Significant demonstrable experience of operating at a 3rd/4th line role in an IT environment
• ITIL for incident, problem and change management
• In depth knowledge of Microsoft Server
• PowerShell Scripting
• In-depth knowledge of M365 Exchange Online, Teams and Intune
• Virtualisation technologies such as Citrix or similar

53688.0/year

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Our Global Enterprise client is looking for VMware Specialists to join their team, specialists with strong VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF) skills and experience.

Start Date: ASAP
Duration: 120 days (initially)
Rate: Competitive
IR35 Status: Inside
Location: Remote with some travel to customer sites (UK)

This role will see you join a team deploying VMware solutions and develop further customisations of customers VCF deployments to maximise the use of the VCF9 features including upgrades to VCF9.

*VCF 9 Certification - If you do not have this, training will be available and the client will pay for your exam*

Technical Skills:

• Ideally, you will be preparing for the VCF9 release certification - and ideally hold the VCP-VCF certification.
• VCF 9 Certification - If you do not have this, training will be available and the client will pay for your exam.
• VMware specialisations such as vRealize Automation (Aria Automation) and vRealize Operations (Aria Operations) skills.
• Automation skills including powershell, python and JavaScript will be beneficial in completing automation projects.
• VRealize Network insights - known as VRNI OR VMware SRM OR VMware HCX experience.

Soft Skills:

• A strong desire to help others by sharing knowledge, peer reviewing, and contributing to technical and process standards.
• Work well within a team, report issues and risks, take part in team meetings, share ideas and work towards improving our service.
• Excellent written & verbal communication with customers to understand and to influence.

To apply for this VMWare Specialists contract job, please click the button below and submit your latest CV.

Curo Services endeavours to respond to all applications, however this may not always be possible during periods of high volume. Thank you for your patience.

Curo Services is a trading name of Curo Resourcing Ltd and acts as an Employment Business for contract and temporary recruitment as well as an Employment Agency in relation to permanent vacancies.

At Spacelabs Healthcare, our mission is to drive continuous innovation in healthcare technology to improve both clinical and economic outcomes. Our scalable solutions deliver critical patient data across local and remote systems, enabling better-informed clinical decisions, increased efficiency, and safer care environments.

Why Spacelabs? Because lives depend on what we build.

The Senior Software Development Engineer in Test will be a hands-on role on a small team of test automation engineers on the development of automated tests for the next generation patient monitoring platform. This position requires a deep understanding of solid design principles, development practices and test verification knowledge. The role will work closely with cross-functional groups such as Systems, Hardware, Verification, Electrical and Software Engineering.

The test automation development includes the patient monitoring platform of the next generation patient monitor in an enterprise of networked patient monitors physically located on multiple hospital floors communicating with several central stations.

The successful candidate for this role will have test automation development experience in agile software development environment.

Responsibilities:

• Work with the test automation team to review and derive required automation tests from requirements related to the patient monitoring platform
• Participate in cross-functional reviews of software requirements, architecture, software design, connectivity interface design and user interface design.
• Participate in the test automation component design efforts. Understand and design to existing interface specifications.
• Write, debug, review and document test automation software.
• Participate in the definition of test architectures, designs, tools and workflows to be shared with the test automation team members
• Ensure on-time delivery of test automation software including design documentation and other required artifacts.
• Hold yourself and other engineers to high standards while maintaining friendly, respectful relationships.
• Demonstrate behaviour consistent with the Companys Code of Ethics and Conduct.
• Duties may be modified or assigned at any time to meet the needs of the business.
• Uphold the companys core values of Integrity, Innovation, Accountability, and Teamwork
• Demonstrate behavior consistent with the companys Code of Ethics and Conduct

Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Computer Science or a related Engineering discipline, or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years of relevant software experience
• 3+ years of relevant automated testing experience
• Strong experience with Python or other scripting languages
• Strong knowledge of Object-Oriented Design and Design Patterns
• Strong understanding of software testing concepts and methodologies
• Strong experience at least one automation testing tool and best practices
• Strong understanding of Continuous Delivery and Agile development
• Proficiency with tools supporting the software development lifecycle, such as source control, CI/CD platforms, requirements management, and defects tracking

Desirable:

• Experience with Qt/QML
• Demonstrated experience with embedded Linux application development
• Experience with Squish automation
• Experience with Selenium
• Experience working in a regulated development environment (finance, medical, defence, aerospace, etc.).
• Experience with the development of integrated (hardware and software) medical devices.
• Experience with scripting languages (e.g., Bash, PowerShell).
• Experience with Containerized environments and virtual machines
• To have experience of effective collaboration with international teams in Europe, India, and the US.

OSI Systems, Inc. has three operating divisions: (a) Security, providing security and inspection systems, turnkey security screening solutions and related services; (b) Healthcare, providing patient monitoring, diagnostic cardiology and anesthesia systems; and © Optoelectronics and Manufacturing, providing specialized electronic components and electronic manufacturing services for original equipment manufacturers with applications in the defense, aerospace, medical and industrial markets, among others.

Manchester (Hybrid- 1 day on site every 2 weeks)
£55,486 - £64,631 (exceptional max £75,875)

A Senior Automation Engineer is required for our client to help modernise and scale our technology platforms through high-quality, secure automation.

In this role, you’ll lead the design and delivery of Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and CI/CD solutions across a hybrid, Azure-first environment, working closely with senior stakeholders, architects, and engineering teams. You’ll combine hands-on technical expertise with leadership, setting automation standards, shaping strategy, and mentoring others.

Responsibilities:

• Design and deliver enterprise-scale automation using Terraform, Bicep, PowerShell and Python
• Build and improve CI/CD pipelines with GitHub Actions and Azure DevOps
• Act as the Azure automation SME, advising on security, resilience, and cost efficiency
• Influence standards and governance via the Technical Design Authority
• Support and develop colleagues in an inclusive, collaborative team

Experience required:

• Strong experience delivering automation in Azure and hybrid environments
• Deep IaC and Scripting expertise
• Knowledge of on-premise infrastructure technologies including, Server (operating system and hardware), VMware, Exchange, Networks Switches, Firewalls, storge technologies security and SAN.
• Experience working within regulated or complex enterprise estates
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills
• Leadership or mentoring experience
• Experience with M365, Power Platform or AI-driven automation is beneficial but not essential.

Senior Azure Cloud Engineer | Abingdon | Excellent salary plus bonus | 1 day onsite per week: MARS has partnered a global consultancy to hire in a permanent Senior Azure Cloud Engineer to join a talented IT function. This strategic delivery partners work, spans both private and public enterprises on a global basis, delivering real impactful change, improvements and transformation for their clients. With an amazing company culture and values, this business really puts its staff at the forefront of what they do. Due to growth, they now seek a Senior Azure Cloud Engineer who lives and breathes the Azure stack. This Azure Cloud Engineer role is incredibly varied, there is the standard Azure DevOps & GitHub, working pipelines etc, but you will also use Bicep for Infrastructure-as-a-code. The Cloud Engineer will help their external consultancy teams define technical requirements with their clients. On top of that, there is a lot of standard existing Azure Cloud support for clients and acting as a technical escalation point for internal service desks. Our client is looking for an Azure Cloud Engineer with the following skills: SME-level experience working within a Microsoft Azure cloud environment. o Microsoft Azure Certifications: o Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate (AZ-104) o Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert (AZ-305) o Microsoft Certified: Azure Security Engineer Associate (AZ-500) — or demonstrable equivalent security engineering experience with a commitment to achieve this certification. Infrastructure-as-Code: strong, hands-on proficiency in Bicep for provisioning and managing Azure resources. IaC must be the default approach, not an occasional tool. CI/CD pipeline expertise: proven experience building and maintaining pipelines in Azure DevOps and/or GitHub Actions, ensuring automated, repeatable infrastructure deployment. Scripting proficiency: PowerShell and Azure CLI used regularly for automation, operational tasks, and reducing manual intervention. Azure Integration Services: proficient in Logic Apps, Service Bus, Event Grid, and API Management for integration design and implementation. API Development: solid experience with SOAP and REST APIs, including design, development, and secure management. Experience with GitHub version control, including branching strategies and code review practices. Experienced in designing virtualised infrastructure environments including compute, virtualisation, storage, and security. Experience with security vulnerability management and remediation. Our client is offering a highly competitive salary and generous benefits package includes: Life Assurance, Income Protection, pension contributions and 27 days holiday (not including bank holidays). They also operate a profit share scheme so that our people share in the success of the business. The profit share bonus is based on company performance and typically paid out in March and September. Joining this impressive business also brings many social benefits. They have a full social calendar with Spring activity days, Christmas events, a 2-day Summer event and 4 sponsored weekends a year. If you’re an Azure Cloud Engineer looking for a career defining opportunity with progression and development, then please drop Lee at MARS an application. MARS Recruitment is an equal opportunities employer and positively welcomes applications from suitably qualified applicants regardless of race, colour, sex, marital status, national origin, religion, age, disability, or any other protected status. Suitable candidates for the role will be contacted within 3 working days, unfortunately if you haven’t heard back in this time your application has been unsuccessful at this time. MARS Recruitment is a specialist Engineering & IT recruiter working in partnership with companies across the UK and offers services of both an Employment Business (for Temporary/Contract roles) and an Employment Agency (for Permanent roles)

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.

We are working with a global healthcare and insurance organisation who are making a real difference to people’s lives.

We require an experienced Senior Data Platform Engineer to join the AI and Data Platform teams.

100,000 + Bonus + Excellent Benefits

Fully remote with occasional travel to one of their offices.

You will contribute to the design and operation of a scalable, secure enterprise data platform supporting advanced analytics and business intelligence in a healthcare and insurance setting.

You’ll work with high autonomy, mentor junior engineers, and drive technical excellence while ensuring compliance and performance. This is a key role in shaping a robust, automated data platform that powers better patient care and smarter insurance services.

Please note: this is a Platform Engineering role rather than a Data Engineering position.
We welcome applications from data engineers who also bring strong platform engineering experience - for example, working with IaC, Terraform, or similar tooling.

Role:

Contribute to the design and delivery of robust, automated, and scalable Azure and Snowflake data platform components.
Develop and maintain infrastructure-as-code using Terraform, ensuring consistency and reusability across environments.
Build and optimise CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps and GitHub Actions to support rapid, reliable deployments.
Implement observability practices including logging, metrics, and alerting using observability tools.
Collaborate with the Lead Engineer and Architects to align implementation with platform standards and patterns.
Provide technical guidance and mentorship to mid-level engineers, promoting best practices in automation and. monitoring

Key Skills / Qualifications needed for this role:

Extensive experience in platform engineering, with a strong emphasis on Azure-based data solutions.
Expert-level knowledge of Azure and/or Snowflake services, including Data Factory, Data Lake, Azure ML, and Power BI/Fabric.
Proven experience with infrastructure-as-code using Terraform and building CI/CD pipelines via Azure DevOps and GitHub Actions.
Strong grasp of observability practices, including logging, metrics, alerting, and performance optimisation.
Deep understanding of cloud security, with experience applying secure-by-design principles in Azure and/or Snowflake (e.g., network isolation, IAM, data protection).
Proficiency in scripting and automation using PowerShell, Bash, or Python.
Collaborative mindset, with a proven track record of working effectively across engineering, data science, and business teams.
Clear communicator, capable of documenting technical designs, contributing to platform standards, and presenting solutions to stakeholders.
Leadership experience, including mentoring junior engineers and fostering a culture of continuous improvement and knowledge sharing - highly desirable.

This is majority remote based although you will need to attend the office in either London or Manchester when needed.

This company look after their employees and you can expect a large bonus plus some excellent benefits.

We are interviewing currently so apply now for immediate consideration for the Senior Data Platform Engineer position or contact Stuart Barnes at ITSS Recruitment for further information.

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 (eg, 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 (eg, 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

We’re partnering with a fast-growing, award-winning, technically-led business that is transforming how organisations across the UK manage their utility services. With a strong focus on sustainability, innovation, and simplifying the customer experience, this company offers a genuinely modern, supportive, and forward-thinking environment, where the Technology team plays a key role in driving growth.

They are now looking to hire a DevOps Engineer (experienced, “mid”-level) to join their Platform Engineering team at an exciting stage of growth, as they scale a key internal product beyond MVP. This is a fantastic opportunity for an engineer with solid foundations in DevOps who is keen to further develop their skills while working alongside experienced professionals in a collaborative setting.

Salary: £55,000 – £63,000 + extensive benefits package + bonus
Working Pattern: Hybrid. Flexible split between office and home. Based from Northeast offices, with suitable locations including Durham, Hartlepool, Newcastle, Middlesbrough, Peterlee, Sunderland and surrounding areas.

The Role
This is a hands-on position where you’ll contribute to the design, build, and maintenance of secure, scalable, and cost-effective cloud infrastructure. You’ll work closely with a multidisciplinary Agile team, playing an active role in modern DevOps practices and tooling.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate on the design of secure, scalable, and highly available, cost-optimised cloud infrastructure
• Implement technologies using Infrastructure-as-Code
• Monitor and manage systems for availability and performance
• Support Agile delivery through Scrum and Kanban, contributing to team rituals and processes

What We’re Looking For

• Developing and deploying via Infrastructure-as-Code, with proficiency in Terraform, YAML and ARM templates
• Creation, monitoring and management of cloud artefacts in Microsoft Azure, using the Cloud Adoption Framework (CAF) via Azure DevOps
• Ability to build and manage services deployed into Kubernetes, including container configuration and Helm charts

Desirable (but not essential)

• Using AI to enhance productivity, such as code generation or coding assistance
• Code written in C#/.NET
• Experience with scripting tools such as PowerShell, Bash, Python, or Bicep
• Understanding of observability platforms

If you’re looking to progress your DevOps career within a collaborative, forward-thinking engineering team, this is an excellent opportunity to make a real impact.

DV Cleared DevOps/Software Engineer - Contract
£550-£600 per day | Outside IR35
Condensed week available - work 3 long days, paid for 5
Active MOD DV Clearance required

We are looking for an experienced DV Cleared DevOps/Software Engineer to join a high-impact technical environment. This role suits someone who thrives in modern DevOps ecosystems, enjoys building secure, scalable platforms, and wants the flexibility of a condensed working week.

You will work across the full software delivery life cycle, helping to design, build, automate, and maintain robust cloud-native and containerised platforms.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, build and maintain CI/CD pipelines for reliable software delivery
• Deploy and manage Kubernetes clusters and application platforms
• Collaborate with engineers to develop, test, and release software efficiently
• Implement automation and infrastructure as code
• Ensure systems remain secure, resilient, and scalable
• Deliver software fixes, upgrades, and performance improvements
• Contribute to workflow improvements and DevOps best practices

Technical Skills (Must Have)

• CI/CD & Automation: GitLab CI, Terraform, Ansible, Helm Charts
• Scripting & APIs: Python, PowerShell, REST APIs
• Containerisation & Platforms: Kubernetes cluster build and application delivery
• Application Technologies: Apache NiFi, Elastic ECK, Artifactory
• Secrets Management: Hashicorp Vault
• Operating Systems: RedHat Linux and Windows

Experience & Background

• Experience across the full software development life cycle
• Strong understanding of automation and DevOps tooling
• Knowledge of secure software delivery practices
• Comfortable working with multiple programming/Scripting languages
• Ability to collaborate across teams and support continuous improvement

Key Details

• Contract Rate: £550-£600 per day
• Status: Outside IR35
• Clearance: Active MOD DV clearance required
• Working Pattern: Option for condensed week (3 long days, paid for 5)

Contract
Daily Rate: Up to £550 (inside IR35 via umbrella)
Contract Length: 12 months
Location: Chester Business Park, Chester - 3 days onsite per week
Work Arrangement: Hybrid Working - 3 days onsite per week and 2 days remote

About the Role:
Our client is seeking a skilled Endpoint Security Engineer to join their dynamic team. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to a major cloud migration programme while designing and implementing advanced endpoint security solutions. If you have a passion for security and a knack for problem-solving, we want to hear from you!

Key Responsibilities:
Support and contribute to a major cloud migration programme.
Design, engineer, and implement cutting-edge endpoint security solutions utilising Trellix, BeyondTrust, and CrowdStrike.
Deploy enterprise security solutions via 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 enhance product usage.
Partner with compliance, audit, and information security teams to align with organisational standards.
Conduct research and provide informed consultancy on the latest security solutions and trends.
Define and maintain security baseline configurations.
Respond quickly and effectively to operational issues as they arise.
Work flexibly to accommodate the needs of a global organisation.

Required Technical Skills & Certifications:
Proven experience in endpoint security in both engineering and support roles.
Strong expertise in Application Control, particularly with BeyondTrust solutions.
Proficiency in Scripting with PowerShell and Python is 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, capable of tackling complex security challenges.
Familiarity with data analytics tools such as Splunk and Power BI.
Ability to articulate troubleshooting methods and strategies clearly.

Essential Skills:
Excellent workflow management, communication, and interpersonal skills.
Proficient in creating documentation, including diagrams and technical architecture documents.
Experience in governance, administrative oversight of workstreams, and risk management.
Proven ability to learn rapidly, share knowledge, and apply research-driven problem-solving skills.
Ability to work effectively under pressure and respond swiftly to emerging problems.
Experience collaborating with architecture and engineering teams on Windows platform design and implementation.

If you are ready to take on this exciting challenge and make a significant impact in endpoint security, apply now! Your expertise could be the key to safeguarding our client’s digital landscape.

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Full Time

Permanent

Fully onsite - Moorgate, London EC2Y

£80-92K basic + benefits (5% pension, 25 days hols, life insurance, medical cover)

Are you an experienced Splunk SME looking for a new challenge?

Do you have a strong background in Splunk, IAM and SOAR with a high-level understanding of wider Splunk ecosystem, along with Incident Management, Python and Powershell skills?

Here at ARM, we are recruiting for a full time permanent Splunk SME for a global IT services and consultancy client of ours.

Our client:

They’re a leading business with a global reach that empowers local teams, and they undertake hugely exciting work that is genuinely changing the world. Their advanced portfolio of consulting, applications, business process, cloud, and infrastructure services will allow you to achieve great things by working with brilliant colleagues, and clients, on exciting projects.

They’re a rapidly growing, people-first technology organisation and part of a $1B global service provider delivering end-to-end IT Outsourcing (ITO) and Cyber Defence services to clients across the UK and beyond.

Within their Security Practice, they provide a range of services including Managed Detection and Response (MDR), Vulnerability Management, Penetration Testing, Incident Response, and consultancy led Security Advisory services. You’ll be joining a team that values learning, celebrates innovation, and supports your career journey every step of the way.

The Opportunity:

We are looking for a skilled Splunk Specialist to deliver end-to-end Splunk engagements, helping clients build and enhance their security monitoring capabilities. You will lead the full project life cycle, from requirements gathering and stakeholder engagement through to data onboarding, alert development, and dashboard creation, ensuring solutions are aligned to both business and security objectives.

You will bring strong hands-on experience with Splunk Enterprise Security and a proven track record in delivering cybersecurity projects. This includes designing and implementing detection use cases, tuning alerts, and developing dashboards that provide clear, actionable insights for security operations teams.

Experience with SOAR and UEBA technologies is advantageous but not essential. This role suits someone who enjoys working in a client-facing environment, solving complex challenges, and contributing to the ongoing evolution of modern Security Operations Centres.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Design, build, and continuously enhance detection capabilities within Splunk across Linux and Windows environments, including log onboarding, normalisation, and enrichment
• Develop and maintain high-quality detection content such as correlation searches and risk-based alerting within Splunk Enterprise Security
• Write and optimise complex queries to support threat detection, proactive threat hunting, and anomaly identification
• Map detection logic to adversary behaviours using the MITRE ATT&CK Framework, ensuring effective coverage of tactics, techniques, and procedures
• Work with the wider Splunk ecosystem, including tools like TrackMe, and contribute to automation and orchestration initiatives (including exposure to SOAR where applicable)
• Leverage Scripting languages such as Python and PowerShell to automate detection logic, enrich data, and integrate with security workflows
• Provide mentorship and technical guidance to junior engineers, particularly on Splunk Back End activities such as data ingestion, parsing, indexing, and troubleshooting
• Collaborate closely with SOC analysts, incident responders, and global engineering teams to improve detection and response capabilities
• Apply strong analytical and problem-solving skills to translate threat intelligence into actionable detection use cases and continuously improve security operations

What We’re Looking For:

Essential:

• Experience working on multiple projects with broad scope, ambiguity, and a high degree of difficulty
• Demonstrable proficiency across a wide range of IT and cybersecurity technologies
• Strong knowledge of key cybersecurity domains, including Identity and Access Management and Incident Management
• High-level analytical ability to solve unusual and complex problems
• Ability to maintain up-to-date working knowledge of cybersecurity principles and best practices
• Experience in senior stakeholder management and providing clear, relevant management reporting, professional communication - written and verbal.
• Eligibility to work in the UK.

Desirable:

• Experience in technology projects such as cyber infrastructure implementation or replacement initiatives
• Understanding of global program structures, launch plans, timing, and ownership
• Ability to coach and mentor team members through knowledge transfer and constructive feedback

Disclaimer:

This vacancy is being advertised by either Advanced Resource Managers Limited, Advanced Resource Managers IT Limited or Advanced Resource Managers Engineering Limited (“ARM”). ARM is a specialist talent acquisition and management consultancy. We provide technical contingency recruitment and a portfolio of more complex resource solutions. 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.

As part of our client’s expanding National Security division, you’ll contribute to high-impact missions across AI/Data Science, Cybersecurity, Cloud, DevOps, and Platform Engineering. We’re seeking inquisitive individuals who excel at dissecting technical systems, not just to understand how they work, but to identify weaknesses, assess risks, and develop mitigation strategies.

Cyber Software Vulnerability Engineer

Package - £45,000 - £65,000 (depending in experience level)

Benefits - DV Bonus plus excellent benefits

Clearance - Clearable to eDV level, MOD SC or DV required to start.

Location - Manchester

What You’ll Be Doing

• Software analysis and reverse engineering of compiled or interpreted code that could be obfuscated or defensively structured
• Reverse engineering a wide range of technologies to uncover vulnerabilities and improve security including operating systems and/or firmware internals, security architectures and hardware abstraction.
• Engineering software from design to delivery in modern IDEs and languages, using Agile delivery.
• Creating tested and testable code. Integrating with automated verification systems, CI and CD pipelines.
• Working closely with cybersecurity teams to prioritize vulnerabilities and implement patching strategies.
• Collaborating in Agile teams to deliver innovative, secure, and robust technical solutions.

What We’re Looking For

• Proficiency in one or more of C, C++, Java or C#.
• Familiarity with scripting and automation using Python, Bash, Powershell or Groovy.
• Experience working with IDA Pro or Ghidra for reverse engineering
• Experience working with Linux or Windows-based systems.
• Awareness of secure coding practices and modern cybersecurity threats.
• Knowledge of principles used in Agile environments.

Desirable exposure

Any exposure of AI, ML, Cloud or Virtualisation would be considered a plus.

Clearance required

Due to the nature of the clients’ work, you will either already hold or are required to go through the eDV security clearance process. MOD SC or DV required to start.

This is an incredible opportunity to be at the forefront of National Security innovation. If you’re naturally curious, thrive in high-stakes environments, and want to make a real impact, apply today!

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Manchester (Hybrid- 1 day on site every 2 weeks)

£55,486 - £64,631 (exceptional max £75,875)

A Senior Automation Engineer is required for our client to help modernise and scale our technology platforms through high-quality, secure automation.

In this role, you’ll lead the design and delivery of Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and CI/CD solutions across a hybrid, Azure-first environment, working closely with senior stakeholders, architects, and engineering teams. You’ll combine hands-on technical expertise with leadership, setting automation standards, shaping strategy, and mentoring others.

Responsibilities:

Design and deliver enterprise-scale automation using Terraform, Bicep, PowerShell and Python

Build and improve CI/CD pipelines with GitHub Actions and Azure DevOps

Act as the Azure automation SME, advising on security, resilience, and cost efficiency

Influence standards and governance via the Technical Design Authority

Support and develop colleagues in an inclusive, collaborative team

Experience required:

Strong experience delivering automation in Azure and hybrid environments

Deep IaC and scripting expertise

Knowledge of on-premise infrastructure technologies including, Server (operating system and hardware), VMware, Exchange, Networks switches, firewalls, storge technologies security and SAN.

Experience working within regulated or complex enterprise estates

Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills

Leadership or mentoring experience

Experience with M365, Power Platform or AI-driven automation is beneficial but not essential.

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Job Title: Senior Project Engineer

Location: London
Salary: £50,000 - £60,000 (depending on experience)
Type: Full-time, Permanent

Overview

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Project Engineer to join our growing Managed Service Provider (MSP) team. This role is ideal for an experienced engineer who thrives in project delivery, enjoys working with modern Microsoft and cloud technologies, and is confident leading technical implementations from discovery through to completion.

You will play a key role in designing, delivering, and optimising IT solutions for a diverse client base, with a strong focus on Microsoft ecosystems, Azure cloud services, automation, and emerging AI technologies.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver end-to-end technical projects for MSP clients
• Conduct client discovery sessions, technical assessments, and infrastructure audits
• Design and implement solutions across Microsoft and cloud platforms
• Deploy and manage Microsoft 365, Azure, and hybrid environments
• Identify opportunities for automation and efficiency improvements
• Support the integration and use of AI-driven tools and workflows where appropriate
• Produce high-quality technical documentation and project plans
• Act as a senior escalation point for complex technical issues
• Collaborate with internal teams and stakeholders to ensure successful project outcomes
• Ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope, and to a high standard

Essential Skills & Experience

• Strong experience in a Senior Engineer or Project Engineer role within an MSP environment
• Deep knowledge of Microsoft technologies (Windows Server, Active Directory, Microsoft 365)
• Proven experience with Microsoft Azure (IaaS, PaaS, migrations, governance)
• Solid understanding of cloud architecture and hybrid environments
• Experience with automation tools (PowerShell, scripting, workflow automation)
• Exposure to or experience with AI technologies and their application in IT environments
• Strong experience conducting technical discoveries, audits, and documentation
• Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
• Strong client-facing and communication skills

Desirable Skills

• Microsoft certifications (e.g., Azure Administrator, Solutions Architect)
• Experience with backup, disaster recovery, and security best practices
• Knowledge of networking (firewalls, VPNs, routing, switching)
• Familiarity with RMM and PSA tools commonly used in MSP environments

Personal Attributes

• Proactive and solutions-focused mindset
• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Comfortable working independently and as part of a team
• Passion for learning and staying current with emerging technologies

What We Offer

• Competitive salary (£50,000 - £60,000)
• Opportunity to work with modern cloud and AI technologies
• Career development and certification support
• Collaborative and forward-thinking team environment

Please send across your CV for consideration!

Infrastructure Security Engineerrequired by a financial services organisation - responsible for influencing and shaping the overarching security strategy, and to recommend and adopt technologies to better safeguard the organisation.

This role would be ideal opportunity for an Infrastructure specialist with cyber security knowledge looking for a role to specialise further in Cyber security.

The role offers the opportunity for hybrid working with only 1 day a week required in office in a really welcoming and positive working environment. Our client offers a competitive salary and package which includes:-

• c£40K salary depending on experience
• Hybrid Working mainly remote with 1 day per week required in office
• 35 Hour Week
• Private Healthcare
• Generous pension
• Free Onsite Parking
• 25 days holidays (rising with service) + 8 bank holidays plus other benefits.

Key Skills & Experience:

• Prior experience of a cyber security role. Experience of a regulated or audited industry would be beneficial.
• Experience in managing Windows 11, Microsoft Office & Active Directory.
• Excellent working knowledge of Microsoft Group Policy and InTune configuration
• Excellent understanding of firewall (NGFW) and network technologies and configuration.
• Proficiently troubleshoot and resolve IT related issues
• A sound general range of IT skills, which need to be kept up to date in line with IT developments in the business.
• An excellent understanding of NIST, CIS, ISO27001 framework and controls
• Experience developing cyber resilience and disaster recovery
• Confidence to communicate effectively with all layers of the business, including the delivery of reports to management and training and best-practice guidance to all staff
• Drive efficiency through automation utilising PowerShell, with integration to Microsoft services such as Active Directory and Graph API

Responsibilities:

• End to end management of phishing, through design, scheduling, reporting and training.
• Conduct staff training covering emerging threats, end-user best practices, phishing, password management and more.
• Vulnerability management life cycle including detection and remediation
• Maintain third party 24/7 SOC relationship and workflow approvals
• Engage in proactive threat assessment with support of the SOC
• Oversee access reviews across all systems with continued development
• Infrastructure best practice audit, development and maintenance including work on firewalls, networking, Microsoft Office 365, MDM and antivirus to reduce exposure
• Data Loss Prevention development and maintenance
• Maintaining server and end-user compute security in addition to MDM compliance
• Collaborate within the IT Team to develop security policies, hardening guidelines and department procedure guides
• Continue development in ISO27001 / CIS / NIST type frameworks ensuring industry best practices

This is an excellent opportunity to join a professional working environment with exciting career development opportunities. The role is offered as a permanent role and will provide the incumbent the chance to develop their skills and experience. In return you will enjoy an attractive salary c£40K, a hybrid working environment and a range of benefits including a 35-hour week, healthcare, pension, and free onsite parking.

Our client welcomes applications from a diverse background and encourages equality and inclusion in their workforce.

Forward your CV to Steve Hallworth and we will be back in touch to discuss the role and client further.

We’re supporting a North East-based, tech-driven organisation that’s continuing to invest in its engineering platform following a wide-ranging digital transformation. With the core platform now live, the emphasis has moved to strengthening, securing, and scaling a modern cloud environment.

This role sits within an experienced platform team and offers genuine ownership across Azure, Kubernetes, and automation. It’s well suited to someone who enjoys working close to production systems and improving how things run day to day.

The role

You’ll play a key part in shaping and running the cloud platform, with responsibilities including:

Building and evolving Azure cloud infrastructure with a focus on security, availability, and cost efficiency

Managing environments through Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, ARM/Bicep, YAML)

Taking full ownership of production Kubernetes (AKS) , including Helm and configuration management

Creating and improving CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps

Supporting monitoring, reliability, and operational readiness

Working alongside engineers to embed better DevOps and platform practices

Contributing to security, observability, and continuity planning

What they’re looking for

Proven experience in an Azure-focused DevOps or platform engineering role

Hands-on Terraform experience used in live environments

Strong Kubernetes knowledge, ideally supporting production workloads

Familiarity with the Azure Cloud Adoption Framework

Comfortable owning systems end-to-end rather than working in narrow silos

A collaborative approach and willingness to get stuck in

Useful additions (not essential)

DevSecOps exposure

Cloud cost management / FinOps awareness

Understanding of .NET / C# based platforms

Scripting with PowerShell, Bash or Python

Experience with observability and monitoring tools

Interest in using AI tools to improve engineering productivity

Working setup & culture

Hybrid working with a flexible, trust-based approach

Supportive, inclusive environment with strong peer recognition

A team that values autonomy, learning, and continuous improvement

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