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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).

Wintel Engineer Location: BARROW IN FURNESS, Cumbria, LA14 4BN - Onsite Duration: 02/10/2026 Rate - £496 MUST HOLD ACTIVE SC MUST BE PAYE THROUGH UMBRELLA Role Description: The Wintel Engineer will be responsible for managing and supporting enterprise Windows and VMware environments, ensuring high availability, resilience, and performance. This role involves advanced virtualization, storage replication, and network integration. ________________________________________ Key Responsibilities Administer and maintain VMware ESXi hosts, clusters, and virtual machines.
Configure and manage vCenter and vSphere Distributed Switch (VDS).
Implement and support SRDF Metro for storage replication and disaster recovery.
Integrate VMware environments with Cisco ACI for network automation and security.
Perform system upgrades, migrations, and capacity planning.
Troubleshoot complex Wintel and virtualization issues.
Ensure compliance with security and operational standards.Required Skills & Experience Strong hands-on experience with VMware ESXi, vCenter, and VDS.
Knowledge of SRDF Metro and storage replication technologies.
Familiarity with Cisco ACI and network virtualization concepts.
Expertise in Windows Server administration and clustering.
Understanding of high availability and disaster recovery strategies.
Experience in large-scale enterprise environments.Security Clearance Must hold SC clearance
Must be UK British National (not dual passport holder)
Ability to work with sensitive and classified information in compliance with government and organizational security policies.Additional Requirements Will require on-site work at customer location in Barrow-in-Furness as part of project delivery.Preferred Qualifications * VMware certifications (VCP, VCAP). * Microsoft certifications (MCSA, MCSE). * Experience with automation tools (PowerShell, Ansible)

Infrastructure Design Engineer - SC Cleared

CBSbutler Holdings Limited trading as CBSbutler

Infrastructure Design Engineer + 6 month contract + Fully remote workinh + Up to £520 per day + SC Cleared role Key Skills: + Strong background in Wintel Infrastructure + AD, Exchange, GPO, DNS/DHCP + Automation Overview:
Are you a skilled Infrastructure Engineer ready to make a strategic impact within a dynamic environment? We are seeking a highly motivated professional to join our team on a pivotal contract, focusing on designing and deploying scalable, secure, and efficient infrastructure solutions. This role offers the opportunity to work remotely within a collaborative setting, supporting critical systems that drive operational excellence. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and possess a passion for innovative infrastructure design, this is your chance to contribute to high-stakes projects with a leading organization. Required Skills: Proven experience in developing scalable and efficient system architectures
Strong automation skills for deployment, configuration, and management of applications
Proficiency in monitoring system performance and proactively resolving issues
Deep understanding of security standards and regulatory compliance
Excellent collaboration skills, working closely with development, QA, and operations teams
Technical expertise in Kubernetes, containers, and Azure cloud platform
Active SC clearance (MOD SC clearance preferred) and sole UK nationalityNice to Have Skills: Experience with additional cloud platforms or infrastructure tools
Knowledge of scripting languages such as PowerShell, Bash, or Python
Familiarity with DevOps practices and CI/CD pipelinesPreferred Education and Experience: Relevant degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field
Demonstrated experience in infrastructure design and deployment, ideally 3+ years in a similar roleOther Requirements: Must hold active SC clearance and be a sole UK national
Ability to work remotely and independently
Willingness to undergo additional vetting processes, which may extend onboarding time

Site Reliability Engineer

+11

Site Reliability Engineer Farnborough Permanent

Overview

Fuel Recruitment is supporting a leading organisation within the National Security and Defence sector that is looking for an experienced Site Reliability Engineer to join their growing team. This role sits at the heart of modern platform engineering, working with the latest technologies and driving secure-by-design practices. Youll be involved in shaping and delivering innovative infrastructure solutions, from proof-of-concept through to production. Its an excellent opportunity for someone passionate about automation, DevOps principles, and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

Deliver, upgrade and maintain core service and project platforms, systems and automation.

Develop and manage core monitoring and management platforms, ensuring high-quality observability.

Collaborate with engineers, developers, operations and QA to design, harden and optimise platforms.

Create architecture and solution designs for new services, delivering PoCs through to production.

Conduct security risk and vulnerability assessments, ensuring secure deployment.

Design, build and maintain automation tooling to improve performance and reliability.

Diagnose and resolve performance issues across Linux, Docker, Terraform, Kubernetes and related technologies.

Produce and maintain high-quality documentation and support mentoring within the team.

Key Skills / Experience

Essential

Strong experience with Linux and Windows operating systems.

Excellent Linux administration skills (e.g. Ubuntu).

Proficiency in scripting languages (Bash, PHP, Python, PowerShell).

Hands-on experience with automation/DevOps tools such as Ansible, Terraform, CI/CD pipelines and Git.

Experience with Azure or similar cloud technologies.

Understanding of Desired State Configuration (DSC).

Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.

Willingness to learn, research new technologies and work in a fast-paced environment.

Desirable

Experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) best practices.

Awareness of security considerations and best practice.

Knowledge of configuration as code tools (DSC, Ansible).

Experience with ARM Templates, Terraform and continuous inspection tooling.

Familiarity with Docker/Podman and container orchestration (Kubernetes, Swarm).

Experience with GitLab or similar configuration management tooling.

Knowledge of Jira or similar project/issue management tools.

Experience with Azure and Azure Stack Hub environments.

Monitoring and alerting tools experience (Nagios, Splunk).

Strong documentation and communication skills (Confluence).

Experience delivering and managing large-scale systems.

Understanding of Agile and DevOps principles.

Security Clearance

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

TPBN1_UKTJ

Site Reliability Engineer- SC Cleared

SITE RELIABILITY ENGINEER- SC CLEARED SITE RELIABILITY ENGINEER- Permanent opportunity for a Site Reliability Engineer with active SC clearance and eligibility for DV Clearance. - Salary up to £60,000 DOE- Hybrid opportunity with Hampshire based offices - To apply, please call Laura Jackson on , or email with an up-to-date CV. WHO ARE WE?We're hiring for Site Reliability Engineers to join an SME delivering cutting-edge solutions for industry-leading Defence clients. You'll have the opportunity to work across multiple high-impact, innovative and mission-critical projects, shaping solutions that make a real difference. Due to the sensitive nature of the work, an active SC Clearence and eligibility for DV clearance is required. THE SITE RELIABILITY ENGINEER- Active SC Clearance and eligibility for DV Clearance - Hampshire Based or ability to travel 3 days/ week.- Experience as in an Azure focused Site Reliability Engineering/ DevOps or Infrastructure Development role. SITE RELIABILITY ESSENTIAL SKILLS- Experience with DevOps and automation tooling, such as Ansible, Terraform and Git - Strong experience in Linux System Administration (Ubuntu/RHEL) for performance tuning, troubleshooting and systems management- Hands-on experience with Azure infrastructure- Ability to write and work with scripts (e.g. Bash, Python, PowerShell)- Troubleshooting skills to ensure system reliability and optimise platforms across complex environments. TO BE CONSIDERED:Please either apply through this advert or emailing me directly on . For further information please call me: / . By applying for this role, you give express consent for us to process and submit (subject to required skills) your application to our client in conjunction with this vacancy only. KEY SKILLSPLATFORM ENGINEER, SITE RELIABILITY ENGINEER, AZURE, INFRASTRUCTURE, AZURE ARCHITECT, AZURE CONSULTANT, CLOUD ENGINEER, ANSIBLE, TERRAFORM, INFRASTRUCTURE DEVELOPMENT, DEFENCE, NATIONAL SECURITY, DV CLEARED, DV CLEARANCE, SECURITY CLEARED, NSD

IDAC Engineer

Deerfoot Recruitment Solutions

Barrow-In-Furness (Fully onsite)

Permanent

Circa £40k per annum + benefits

Are you a Workplace Engineer looking to take your expertise to the next level in a fast-paced, enterprise environment? This is your opportunity to work on high-profile client projects, where your skills will directly impact end user experience across complex IT estates.

You’ll join a collaborative and forward-thinking team where your growth is actively encouraged. If you thrive on solving technical challenges, enjoy working hands-on with modern workplace technologies, and want to build on your expertise in a supportive environment-this role is built for you.

What you’ll be doing

Deliver assigned tasks and technical solutions within agreed timeframes
Support project delivery by working closely with internal and external Project Managers
Complete NSR (New Starter Requests) and other service tasks to SLA targets
Provide exceptional customer support, ensuring a seamless end-user experience
Contribute to continuous improvement through knowledge sharing and technical input

What you’ll bring

Essential: Strong expertise in IDAC (Ivanti Device Application Control) and/or Defendpoint
Experience with SCCM (OS deployment, application deployment, troubleshooting, monitoring & reporting)
Understanding of scripting/automation (PowerShell, VBScript, batch files)
Knowledge of security best practices (BitLocker, NTFS permissions, shared folder security)
Familiarity with ITSM tools such as ServiceNow
Strong communication skills and a customer-focused mindset

Desirable:

Broader automation experience and exposure to enterprise-scale IT environments

Important requirements

Eligibility for Security Check (SC) clearance
Continuous UK residency for the past 5 years
Willingness to undergo standard pre-employment checks

Deerfoot Recruitment Solutions Ltd is a leading independent tech recruitment consultancy in the UK. For every CV sent to clients, we donate £1 to The Born Free Foundation. We are a Climate Action Workforce in partnership with Ecologi. If this role isn’t right for you, explore our referral reward program with payouts at interview and placement milestones. Visit our website for details. Deerfoot Recruitment Solutions Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

Project Engineer

1TECH STAFFING LIMITED

InfrastructureEngineer

ProjectEngineer-Princes Risborough(Hybrid with occasional SouthEast Travel)

Upto£50,000+Benefits

WerelookingforaInfrastructureProjectEngineertojoinagrowingITservicesprovidersupportingtheeducationsector.Thisisakeyrolewithintheprojectsteam,leadingthedesignanddeliveryofICTinfrastructureprojectsacrossmultipleschoolsites.

TheRole

Leadtechnicaldesign,documentation,andprojectdelivery
Actastechnicalleadthroughoutprojectlifecycle
Manageprojectplans,schedules,andstakeholdercommunication
Supportpre-saleswithtechnicalinput
Collaboratewithinternalteamsandclientstoensuresuccessfuldelivery

KeySkills&Experience

Microsoft&networkingcertifications
ProvenexperiencedeliveringICTprojectsend-to-end
StrongknowledgeofWindowsServer,M365,GoogleWorkspace
ExperiencewithHyper-V,networking(VLANs/routing),AD,DNS,DHCP,GPO
Strongdocumentationandcustomer-facingskills

Desirable:Azure,PowerShell,PRINCE2

Requirements:FullUKdrivinglicence,willingnesstotravel,enhancedDBS

Agreatopportunitytojoinasupportive,people-focusedorganisationdeliveringimpactfultechnologysolutionsineducation.

SendyourCVnowforimmediateattention-interviewsarebookedinfornextweek!

Site Reliability Engineer- SC Cleared

SITE RELIABILITY ENGINEER- SC CLEARED

SITE RELIABILITY ENGINEER

Permanent opportunity for a Site Reliability Engineer with active SC clearance and eligibility for DV Clearance.
Salary up to £60,000 DOE
Hybrid opportunity with Hampshire based offices
To apply, please call Laura Jackson on 02038540120, or email with an up-to-date CV.

WHO ARE WE?

We’re hiring for Site Reliability Engineers to join an SME delivering cutting-edge solutions for industry-leading Defence clients.

You’ll have the opportunity to work across multiple high-impact, innovative and mission-critical projects, shaping solutions that make a real difference.

Due to the sensitive nature of the work, an active SC Clearence and eligibility for DV clearance is required.

THE SITE RELIABILITY ENGINEER

Active SC Clearance and eligibility for DV Clearance
Hampshire Based or ability to travel 3 days/ week.
Experience as in an Azure focused Site Reliability Engineering/ DevOps or Infrastructure Development role.

SITE RELIABILITY ESSENTIAL SKILLS

Experience with DevOps and automation tooling, such as Ansible, Terraform and Git
Strong experience in Linux System Administration (Ubuntu/RHEL) for performance tuning, troubleshooting and systems management
Hands-on experience with Azure infrastructure
Ability to write and work with scripts (e.g. Bash, Python, PowerShell)
Troubleshooting skills to ensure system reliability and optimise platforms across complex environments.

TO BE CONSIDERED:

Please either apply through this advert or emailing me directly on . For further information please call me: 02038540120/ 07842002894. By applying for this role, you give express consent for us to process and submit (subject to required skills) your application to our client in conjunction with this vacancy only.

KEY SKILLS

PLATFORM ENGINEER, SITE RELIABILITY ENGINEER, AZURE, INFRASTRUCTURE, AZURE ARCHITECT, AZURE CONSULTANT, CLOUD ENGINEER, ANSIBLE, TERRAFORM, INFRASTRUCTURE DEVELOPMENT, DEFENCE, NATIONAL SECURITY, DV CLEARED, DV CLEARANCE, SECURITY CLEARED, NSD

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Cloud Infrastructure Engineer

SC Cleared Cloud Infrastructure Engineer
Location: London (Hybrid)
Start Date: ASAP
Duration: 7 - 12 months
IR35: Inside (via Umbrella Company)

Key tasks for the Cloud Infrastructure Engineer to include: Leading financial house are seeking a seasoned SC Cleared Cloud Infrastructure Engineer to join an existing team where you will with the ongoing improvement of their technology stack, ranging from complex cloud-hosted applications utilizing IaC and full CI/CD automation, to more traditional VM-based on-premise systems.

Cloud Infrastructure Engineer Technical Skills:

• SC Clearance / Security Clearance (ideally valid & transferrable)

• Proven experience in AZURE Terraform code

• Demonstrable experience in GitHub Actions

• Experience of working in a controlled environment with strict change control
• Good understanding and practical implementation of both CI and CD
• Good working knowledge of the installation and configuration of Windows based systems.
• Excellent working knowledge of PowerShell & SQL

Desirable Criteria

• Experience implementing or maintaining a CI/CD pipeline using Github Actions, Terraform, and Azure within a Cloud Infrastructure Engineer capacity.
• Good working knowledge and practical experience of Azure Monitoring.
• Software development experience using C# and SQL Server.
• Experience of Packer, Kubernetes, AKS, Flux or Helm

The successful Cloud Infrastructure Engineer must be available to work 2 days a week onsite in Central London. Candidates who do not hold SC clearance will be considered, however, to advise this process could take upto 12 weeks.

Apply now to speak with VIQU IT in confidence. Or reach out to Donna Lenihan via the VIQU IT website.

Do you know someone great? We ll thank you with up to £1,000 if your referral is successful (terms apply).

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DevOps Engineer (SC + NPPV3 Cleared)

Syntax Consultancy Ltd

Croydon
6 Month Contract
£500/day (Outside IR35)

DevOps Engineer needed with both SC and NPPV3 Security Clearance, plus strong AWS Cloud platforms experience.

6 Month Rolling Contract based in Croydon. Start ASAP in April/May 2026.

Hybrid Working - 3-4 days/week remote (WFH) + 1-2 days/week working from the office in Croydon.

A chance to work with a leading global IT transformation business specialising in large-scale Government projects:

DevOps Engineer needed to build, automate + delivering highly available, secure + scalable AWS Cloud environments.
In-depth AWS Services expertise including: EC2, RDS, Aurora PG, VPC, S3, IAM, CloudWatch, KMS, and Amazon Linux 2023.
DevOps Tools: Terraform, Jenkins, Docker + Groovy pipelines experience.
Scripting: Shell, Python, PowerShell, Perl, Java.
PostgreSQL admin, performance tuning, HA, replication, backup/DR, Git, Jira, Confluence, ServiceNow.
Monitoring tools: Grafana, Prometheus + Alert Manager.
Key Tasks: troubleshooting, root cause analysis, 24/7 production, managing technical escalations, leading workshops, supporting Agile teams + removing delivery blockers.
Advantageous Skills: Linux Sys Admin, AD, networking, Firewalls, switch config/patching, AWS/Azure Certifications.

Microsoft Fabric BI Developer

Standard 8 Recruitment Ltd

Microsoft Fabric BI Developer Contract Guildford, Surrey. Full-time, inside IR35. Standard 8 is working with a regulated, engineering-led business looking for someone to take full ownership of its data platform and reporting. This is a genuinely hands-on role, sitting across engineering, modelling and reporting, focused on building something robust rather than just surface-level dashboards. You ll own Microsoft Fabric end-to-end across Warehouse and Lakehouse, build and manage pipelines using Azure Data Factory and Fabric, and ensure clean, reliable data flows from core systems including SAP. Alongside this, you ll set standards around storage, performance and governance, while running the reporting environment properly across workspaces, deployments and capacity. On the reporting side, you ll design strong Power BI semantic models, deliver dashboards and reports people actually use, and create structured golden datasets to support self-service without chaos. You ll also handle security properly, including RLS and OLS, ensuring everything meets regulatory standards such as GDPR, PCI and ITAR. They re looking for someone with solid hands-on experience in Microsoft Fabric, strong data pipeline delivery, and deep Power BI knowledge across modelling, DAX and performance. Experience working with ERP or financial data is important, given the complexity and scrutiny involved. This suits a proper data engineer who understands reporting, comfortable owning a platform and pushing back when needed, bringing structure and standards into an environment that needs it. SAP Datasphere, PowerShell or R experience would be useful but not essential. Degree is optional, Power BI certification a bonus, and SC clearance eligibility is required.

Senior Solutions Engineer

Cardiff City Council

40,777 to 45,091

Permanent, Full-time

Cardiff / hybrid working

Overview of the Senior Solutions Engineer

Sellick Partnership is currently partnered with Cardiff City Council who are looking to recruit a Senior Solutions Engineer on a permanent, full time basis to join their expanding Infrastructure team. Although the council offices are based in Cardiff, the council are happy to discuss and negotiate flexible, hybrid working arrangements and encourage a healthy work-life balance.

With a focus on the ongoing schools expansion project across Cardiff, this opportunity provides and exciting series of projects that will allow you to expand on current knowledge and skills.

Key responsibilities of the Senior Solutions Engineer

Maintain and enhance end user computing services to meet council needs
Diagnose and resolve complex issues, using automation and orchestration to improve performance and efficiency
Monitor, test and manage end user infrastructure to ensure performance, quality standards and service targets are met
Support ICT project planning by ensuring end user computing requirements are included in specifications
Respond to Service Desk incidents and requests, prioritising effectively and meeting SLAs
Contribute to service improvement, documentation, knowledge sharing, mentoring and health and safety compliance

Experience required for the Senior Solutions Engineer position

Experience developing and delivering solutions using automation and orchestration tools to improve and streamline ICT services
Practical understanding of user experience and requirements analysis, with the ability to identify user needs and implement effective solutions
Proven experience in problem management, including investigation, prioritisation, root cause analysis and implementation of preventative actions
Hands-on experience managing, deploying and supporting Microsoft Windows operating systems, Microsoft 365, Microsoft Office and Microsoft Azure
Demonstrable experience researching and implementing new technologies to enhance service delivery
Strong knowledge of end user computing and IT infrastructure, with experience supporting enterprise environments
Experience using Microsoft automation technologies, including Power Platform and PowerShell

Benefits available that the Senior Solutions Engineer will receive

Annual salary between 40,777 - 45,091
33 days of annual leave per year after 5 years
Local Government pension scheme
24/7 employee wellbeing service
Flexible on hybrid working

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a fast paced environment, with a team built of strong technically minded people with the opportunity to expand on existing tech stacks and methodologies.

How to apply for the Senior Solutions Engineer position

If you believe you have the necessary skills and ambition for the Senior Solutions Engineer role, please apply now or contact Kyle Fitzgerald at Sellick Partnership.

Closing date: Wednesday 22nd of April 2026

Synonyms: Senior End User Computing Engineer, Digital Workplace Engineer, Modern Workplace Engineer, Microsoft 365 Engineer, IT Automation Engineer, Power Platform Engineer, Workplace Technology Engineer, ICT Solutions Engineer

Sellick Partnership is proud to be an inclusive and accessible recruitment business and we support applications from candidates of all backgrounds and circumstances. Please note, our advertisements use years’ experience, hourly rates, and salary levels purely as a guide and we assess applications based on the experience and skills evidenced on the CV. For information on how your personal details may be used by Sellick Partnership, please review our data processing notice on our website.

Network & Security Engineer

Role: Network & Security Engineer - CISCO / ISE Contract Rate: £380 - £420 per day PAYE - Inside IR35 Contract Role: 6 months Location: Didcot - Oxfordhsire Hybrid role 3 days on site / 2 WFH ROLE OVERVIEW Our client are looking for an experienced, fully hands-on Level 3 engineer to strengthen our infrastructure and network security operations capability. This is a senior technical delivery role - not a design-only or advisory position. You will be expected to configure, troubleshoot, and resolve complex issues across Cisco security suite, networking, security appliances, server infrastructure, and hybrid-cloud connectivity with minimal supervision. The environment spans a multi-building campus network, data-centre infrastructure, SD-WAN fabric, cloud gateway controllers, and enterprise security platforms. You will work closely with leaders in IT Operations to maintain service availability and to assist in fast tracking their infrastructure transformation. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Network Engineering & Operations Configure, deploy, and troubleshoot campus and data-centre 100Gbps switching
Execute network switch rollouts including hardware racking, cabling to standard, patch-panel termination, and fibre patching.
Perform structured cabinet clean-ups: re-patching copper and fibre runs, labelling, cable management, and documentation updates.
Support and maintain the eBGP routing fabric across multiple sites
Configure and monitor QoS profiles for mixed multigigabit, 10G/100G, and uplink interfaces.Security Infrastructure Fast track our implementation of a 5 node Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE) build for 802.1X, RADIUS, MAB, and posture policy enforcement.
Manage Cisco Secure Email (formerly IronPort/ESA) including message tracking, content filters, outbreak filters, DLP policies, and quarantine management.
Support enterprise firewall platforms including rule-set changes, tunnel maintenance, and policy audits.SD-WAN & Hybrid Cloud Support and maintain Cisco SD-WAN (vManage/vSmart/vBond) fabric, including device onboarding, template management, and policy configuration.
Assist with Cloud OnRamp for Multicloud connectivity (AWS / Azure), including gateway controller health checks and tunnel monitoring.
Troubleshoot overlay/underlay issues, BFD sessions, OMP route propagation, and control-plane connectivity.Server & Infrastructure Maintenance Perform scheduled server patching and updates across Windows Server environments
Apply Linux server updates and patches where required (Ubuntu) - desirable but not essential.
Support virtualisation platforms (Proxmox) for routine maintenance tasks during out-of-hours windows.Documentation & Standards Maintain accurate network diagrams, IP address management records, and change-log documentation.
Follow and contribute to standard operating procedures, change-management processes, and post-implementation reviews.
Provide clear handover notes and shift reports for weekday engineering teams.ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS CCNP Routing & Switching / Enterprise (current or expired with demonstrable expert-level knowledge).
Strong hands-on experience with Cisco ISE deployment, policy configuration, and troubleshooting.
Proven experience administering Cisco Secure Email / IronPort (ESA/SMA).
Solid working knowledge of enterprise firewall management (Cisco ASA, Firepower/FTD, or comparable).
Experience with Cisco SD-WAN (Viptela) architecture, including vManage operations and C8000-series router onboarding.
ENSDWI trained or demonstrably operating at that level across SD-WAN, security, and wireless integration.
Comfortable with physical infrastructure work: racking, stacking, copper/fibre patching, and cabinet standards.
Windows Server patching and administration experience.
Methodical approach to change management and documentation.
Willing to work on-site at Milton Park on a weekend or flexible shift pattern as outlined above.DESIRABLE SKILLS Linux server administration (Ubuntu) - patching, package management, systemd services.
Cisco CCIE written or lab (any track) - indicative of depth of knowledge.
Experience with hybrid-cloud gateway controllers and Cloud OnRamp (AWS, Azure).
Virtualisation platform experience (Proxmox).
Familiarity with network observability and monitoring tooling (e.g., Datadog).
Scripting/automation skills (Ansible, PowerShell) for network or server tasks.INDIT Planet Recruitment acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. Planet Recruitment is an Equal Opportunities Employer. By applying for this role your details will be submitted to Planet Recruitment. Our Candidate Privacy Information Statement explains how we will use your information. Only candidates with the relevant skills and experience will be contacted after application, if you do not hear back from us within 7 days you have unfortunately been unsuccessful in your application. Please note that no terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate on the grounds of a person’s gender, marital status, race, religion, colour, age, disability or sexual orientation. Every candidate will be assessed only in accordance with their merits, qualifications and abilities to perform the duties of the position

IT Apprentice

Oaklands Catholic School

Job Title: IT Apprentice

Location: Waterlooville, Hampshire

Salary: 16,000 - 18,000 per annum FTE

Job Type: Apprenticheship, Full time, 52 weeks per year

Hours: 37 hours per week, Monday to Thursday 08.30am-16.30pm and Friday 08.00am to 15.30pm (unpaid lunch break of 30 mins each day)

The Governors are seeking to appoint a motivated and enthusiastic IT Apprentice to join our IT team.

This role is ideal for someone passionate about technology, eager to learn, and looking to begin a career in IT support, networking, and systems administration. The successful candidate will work alongside experienced IT professionals, gaining hands on experience while completing a recognised IT qualification.

If you are a Catholic, you will understand the distinctiveness of Catholic schools such as Oaklands and this will be attractive to you. You do not have to be a Catholic to work at Oaklands; the Governors welcome applications from candidates of differing faith backgrounds or none who can be supportive of the school ethos.

The principal responsibilities of the IT Apprentice are:

IT Support & Troubleshooting:

Provide first-line technical support to staff and students
Diagnose and resolve hardware, software, and network issues
Log, update, and monitor support tickets using the IT service helpdesk system
Set up new user accounts and manage access permissions under supervision

Device & Equipment Management:

Assist with the installation, configuration, and maintenance of desktops, laptops, mobile devices, and peripherals
Help manage asset inventories of IT equipment
Perform routine maintenance, including software updates and hardware checks

Network & Systems Support:

Support the team with basic network monitoring and troubleshooting
Assist in maintaining servers, backup systems, and cloud-based services (e.g., Microsoft 365)
Follow IT security procedures and help identify potential risks

Technical Projects:

Work on IT improvement projects such as device rollouts, software deployments, and system upgrades
Participate in the setup of classrooms, meeting rooms, main hall or office spaces with AV and IT equipment
Routine maintenance of IT equipment, AV equipment (projector filters and lamps)

Other Key aspects of the role involve:

Marketing & Communications Support
Infrastructure & Systems Maintenance
Learning & Development
Other Responsibilities

About you:

Essential:

4 GCSEs (or equivalent) 5-9 and above (including Maths and English)
Ability to work in sympathy with the ethos of the school
Good verbal and written communication skills and ability to relate well to children and adults
Some knowledge of Windows 11 Systems
Some knowledge of Microsoft O365 packages (Outlook, Word, Powerpoint etc.)
Demonstrate the ability to think logically and take a methodical approach to problem solving
Demonstrate the ability to organise work-load, prioritising and scheduling tasks
Displays commitment to the protection and safeguarding of children and young people
Excellent communication skills
A real interest and enthusiasm for working with technology
A desire to progress within the IT industry
Confidence
Strong commitment to team-working and partnership
The ability to commit to complete a long period of study (a Level 3 apprenticeship will typically take 18 months to complete)

The following would be desirable:

Knowledge of wider IT systems and software
Familiarity with basic Networking
Basic knowledge on Powershell
Experience on building/imaging computers
Ability to use relevant equipment / resources and technology
A level education or beyond
Willingness to train as Fire Warden/First aider

The duties and responsibilities in this job description are not restrictive and the post-holder will be required to undertake other reasonable duties as requested by the line manager.

Additional Information:

Please note all staff will be required to complete and obtain a clear Enhanced DBS and 3 pieces of original ID for this process must be produced.

All applicants for this position must evidence Right to Work.

Closing Date: Sunday 26th April 2026 5pm

Interviews: Week commencing 27th April 2026

Please note that once you have applied for the role you will be sent an email with an application form to fill in.

This form will need to be fully completed and returned for your application to be considered.

Please click the APPLY to submit your application for this role and you will be sent an email with application forms to complete.

Candidates with previous job titles and experience of; IT Apprentice, ICT Apprentice, Apprentice, IT Junior, ICT Junior, Junior IT, Junior ICT, IT Service Desk, IT Technician, IT Support Advisor, IT Support, 1st Line Support, 2nd Line IT Support, IT Desktop Support Technician, MS Office, will also be considered for this role.

Role Title: Wintel Engineer

Duration: contract to run until 02/10/2026

Location: Barrow-In-Furness, Fully onsite 5 days per week

Rate: up to £496.80 p/d Umbrella inside IR35

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

Role purpose/summary

The Wintel Engineer will be responsible for managing and supporting enterprise Windows and VMware environments, ensuring high availability, resilience, and performance. This role involves advanced virtualization, storage replication, and network integration.

Key Responsibilities

Administer and maintain VMware ESXi hosts, clusters, and virtual machines.
Configure and manage vCenter and vSphere Distributed Switch (VDS).
Implement and support SRDF Metro for storage replication and disaster recovery.
Integrate VMware environments with Cisco ACI for network automation and security.
Perform system upgrades, migrations, and capacity planning.
Troubleshoot complex Wintel and virtualization issues.
Ensure compliance with security and operational standards.

Required Skills & Experience

Strong hands-on experience with VMware ESXi, vCenter, and VDS.
Knowledge of SRDF Metro and storage replication technologies.
Familiarity with Cisco ACI and network virtualization concepts.
Expertise in Windows Server administration and clustering.
Understanding of high availability and disaster recovery strategies.
Experience in large-scale enterprise environments.

Preferred Qualifications

VMware certifications (VCP, VCAP).
Microsoft certifications (MCSA, MCSE).
Experience with automation tools (PowerShell, Ansible).

Security Clearance

Must hold SC clearance
Must be UK British National (not dual passport holder)
Ability to work with sensitive and classified information in compliance with government and organizational security policies.

Additional Requirements

Will require on-site work at customer location in Barrow-in-Furness as part of project delivery.

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

Service Desk Engineer

Service Desk Engineer Basingstoke (Hybrid) Full Time £33,000-£36,000 per annum

Our client, a growing Microsoft Solutions Partner, is expanding their Managed Services team and looking to recruit a Service Desk Engineer in Basingstoke, Hampshire.

This role focuses on delivering high-quality 1st and 2nd line support across Microsoft 365, Entra ID, Intune, and Azure environments, supporting modern workplace solutions for a range of customers.

What s In It For You

Competitive salary package
Flexible and relaxed working environment
Opportunities to develop skills and gain qualifications within the Microsoft Cloud arena
5% Company pension contribution
Group Life Assurance and Group Income Protection
Hybrid working: approximately 50% office-based in Basingstoke, with the remainder remote (plus occasional travel to customer sites around 2 days per month)

Required Skills & Experience

Minimum 2 years experience in an IT support or service desk environment, or a strong technical background supported by relevant education
Experience supporting Windows and macOS endpoint operating systems
Working knowledge of Microsoft Entra ID and Microsoft Intune in a production environment
Experience supporting Microsoft 365, including:
- Exchange Online
- Teams
- SharePoint Online
- User and group management
- Practical experience using PowerShell for administration or automation
- Basic knowledge of Azure IaaS (Virtual Machines, networking, VPNs)
- Strong understanding of Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to explain technical issues clearly to non-technical users
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Strong Familiarity with ITIL-aligned service desk processes and tools
- Well organised, self-motivated, and customer-focused with a proactive, can-do attitude

Desirable Skills & Experience

Previous experience working within a Managed Service Provider (MSP) environment
Exposure to the Microsoft Power Platform (Power Automate, Power Apps), particularly for simple workflows or automation
Microsoft certifications (e.g. MS-900, MD-102, SC-300) or equivalent experience
Service Desk Institute or ITIL-aligned qualification

Key Responsibilities

Service Delivery & Support

Provide effective 1st and 2nd line support for customer incidents and service requests, ensuring timely resolution in line with SLAs and customer expectations
Troubleshoot and resolve issues across Microsoft 365 services, including Exchange Online, SharePoint Online, Teams, Entra ID, and Intune
Support modern endpoint environments across Windows and macOS, including device enrolment, configuration, compliance, and application deployment via Intune
Escalate complex issues where appropriate, ensuring clear technical notes and customer communication
Follow and adhere to defined support processes and procedures in line with the EIT Service Desk Standards
Assist with change, problem, and asset management activities as required
Hybrid working with circa 50% from the Basingstoke main office location and 50% homeworking (plus occasional travel to customer sites - circa 2 days per month)

Microsoft Cloud & Modern Workplace

Support and administer Entra ID (identity, access, MFA, conditional access)
Support Microsoft Intune (Endpoint Manager), including device onboarding, policies, compliance, and application management
Administer Exchange Online (mailboxes, permissions, transport rules) and SharePoint Online (permissions, sites, collaboration features)
Provide basic support for Azure IaaS workloads (Azure VMs, networking, VPN connectivity)
Use and develop PowerShell scripts to automate common administrative and support tasks

Skills Development & Collaboration

Maintain and develop technical skills through self-directed learning and formal training, particularly within Microsoft cloud technologies
Assist with project-based work alongside the support function when required

Governance & Compliance

Support the organisation s ISO accreditation by following documented procedures and contributing to audits, reviews, and continual improvement activities
Carry out additional tasks as directed by your Line Manager, aligned to business and customer needs

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Your data will be handled in line with GDPR

Infrastructure Design Engineer - SC Cleared

Infrastructure Design Engineer

6 month contract
Fully remote workinh
Up to £520 per day
SC Cleared role

Key Skills:

Strong background in Wintel Infrastructure
AD, Exchange, GPO, DNS/DHCP
Automation

Overview:
Are you a skilled Infrastructure Engineer ready to make a strategic impact within a dynamic environment? We are seeking a highly motivated professional to join our team on a pivotal contract, focusing on designing and deploying scalable, secure, and efficient infrastructure solutions. This role offers the opportunity to work remotely within a collaborative setting, supporting critical systems that drive operational excellence. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and possess a passion for innovative infrastructure design, this is your chance to contribute to high-stakes projects with a leading organization.

Required Skills:

Proven experience in developing scalable and efficient system architectures
Strong automation skills for deployment, configuration, and management of applications
Proficiency in monitoring system performance and proactively resolving issues
Deep understanding of security standards and regulatory compliance
Excellent collaboration skills, working closely with development, QA, and operations teams
Technical expertise in Kubernetes, containers, and Azure cloud platform
Active SC clearance (MOD SC clearance preferred) and sole UK nationality

Nice to Have Skills:

Experience with additional cloud platforms or infrastructure tools
Knowledge of Scripting languages such as PowerShell, Bash, or Python
Familiarity with DevOps practices and CI/CD pipelines

Preferred Education and Experience:

Relevant degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field
Demonstrated experience in infrastructure design and deployment, ideally 3+ years in a similar role

Other Requirements:

Must hold active SC clearance and be a sole UK national
Ability to work remotely and independently
Willingness to undergo additional vetting processes, which may extend onboarding time