Security Administrator

6 months

London - hybrid

Inside IR35 - Umbrella only

Role overview:

• Palo Alto Networks expertise to support and enhance our security operations.
• Palo Alto Networks provides a comprehensive, AI-powered SASE (Secure Access Service Edge) solution known as Prisma SASE. It is designed to converge networking and security into a single cloud-delivered platform to support hybrid workforces and modern, distributed enterprises
• You will be responsible for the administration, configuration, policy management, monitoring, and optimisation of Palo Alto security controls, ensuring secure and resilient network operations across enterprise environments.
• This role is hands-on, need to be comfortable working in complex, regulated, or high-availability environments, partnering with infrastructure, networking, and SOC teams to deliver robust security outcomes.

Key Responsibilities:

Palo Alto Administer, configure, and support Palo Alto NGFWs (PA-Series / VM-Series) including:

• Security policy rules, NAT, zones, routing, interfaces, HA, and objects

• App-ID / User-ID / Content-ID, URL filtering, Anti-Spyware, Vulnerability profiles

• SSL decryption policy management (where applicable) and related operational impacts

• Work closely with Network Engineers, Cloud/Platform teams, and Service Owners

• Support projects such as:

  • Firewall migrations, data centre moves, cloud connectivity, segmentation initiatives
  • Zero Trust or least privilege initiatives
  • Integration with SIEM/SOAR tooling

Required Skills:

• Strong hands-on experience administering Palo Alto NGFWs in enterprise environments
• Proven experience with Panorama for centralised policy and device management
• Understanding of:
  • Network security principles (segmentation, least privilege, L3/L4/L7 filtering)
  • TCP/IP, routing (BGP/OSPF helpful), NAT, VPN concepts
• Skilled troubleshooting ability using logs, packet capture, and CLI diagnostics
• Experience operating within ITIL-style change management and incident processes
• Strong documentation skills and ability to communicate clearly to technical/non-technical stakeholders

Desirable Skills (Nice to Have):

• Palo Alto feature experience:
  • GlobalProtect, site-to-site IPsec VPNs, SSL decryption operations
  • Advanced Threat Prevention tuning, WildFire analysis, DNS Security
• Cloud security/networking exposure:
  • Azure/AWS/GCP, cloud-native firewalls, transit networking
  • VM-Series deployments, Terraform/automation exposure
• SIEM integration experience:
  • Splunk / Sentinel / QRadar log forwarding and use-case support
• Scripting/automation:
  • Python, PowerShell, Ansible, PAN-OS API, IaC patterns
• Experience in regulated environments (finance, healthcare, government, critical infrastructure)

Certifications:

• Palo Alto PCCSA / PCNSA / PCNSE (highly desirable)
• ITIL Foundation (helpful)
• Security certs: CompTIA Security+, CISSP, CCNP Security (nice to have)

Network AutomationEngineer Location: London (Hybrid, 3 days per week on-site) Duration: 6 months Rate: Negotiable (DOE) Overview An industry-leading global organisation is driving the automation and standardisation of its network infrastructure and services. Theyre looking for a Network Automation Engineer with strong hands-on experience in Ansible, Python, and network orchestration to help design, build, and integrate automation solutions across a range of enterprise platforms. This role blends network engineering, DevOps, and systems integration ideal for someone comfortable writing automation playbooks and APIs while understanding routing, firewalls, and connectivity fundamentals. Key Responsibilities Design, build, and maintain automation solutions for network and infrastructure systems. Develop Ansible playbooks and reusable automation modules for configuration, orchestration, and provisioning. Configure and integrate Cisco NSO and related orchestration tools to streamline network operations. Build and maintain API-based integrations with systems such as ServiceNow, NetBox, and GitHub. Drive network configuration standardisation using YANG models for routers and switches. Implement and maintain CI/CD pipelines (GitHub Actions / Azure DevOps) for network code delivery. Troubleshoot and optimise automation workflows across hybrid (on-prem and cloud) environments. Collaborate with architects, service owners, and developers to translate requirements into scalable automated solutions. Maintain documentation for designs, processes, and operational procedures. Promote automation, standardisation, and best practices across global teams. Core Technologies Automation & Orchestration: Ansible, Cisco NSO, Terraform, GitOps (GitHub / GitLab / Azure DevOps) Networking & Modelling: YANG, RESTCONF, NETCONF, XML, JSON, Jinja2, NetBox Cloud & Platform: Azure, AWS, RedHat Enterprise Linux, VMware, OpenStack Scripting & Languages: Python, Bash, YAML (Go / PowerShell desirable) CI/CD & Tooling: GitHub Actions, Azure Pipelines, Jenkins, Terraform, ServiceNow Monitoring & Observability: Grafana, Prometheus (desirable) Experience & Requirements Proven experience in network engineering or network automation (WAN, LAN, routing, switching, DNS, DHCP). Hands-on experience developing automation using Ansible and Python . Familiarity with Cisco NSO and YANG modelling or similar orchestration tools. Understanding of network APIs (REST/NETCONF) and data formats ( XML/JSON ). Experience integrating automation into CI/CD pipelines using Git-based workflows. Comfortable working in Linux-based environments (RedHat, CentOS, Ubuntu). Knowledge of cloud networking (Azure / AWS VPCs, Transit Gateways, VPNs). Excellent documentation, troubleshooting, and stakeholder communication skills. Certifications such as Cisco CCNP / DevNet Professional preferred; ITIL desirable. What Youll Work On Standardising and automating global network configurations and connectivity services. Integrating network provisioning with ServiceNow and NetBox. Building the automation layer for hybrid cloud networks (Azure / AWS / on-prem). Creating reusable playbooks, templates, and design artefacts for future deployments. Supporting the organisations transition toward infrastructure-as-code and self-service provisioning . Ideal Candidate Youre an experienced Network Automation Engineer , Network DevOps Engineer , or DevNet Specialist with hands-on expertise in both traditional networking and modern automation practices. Youre fluent in Python , think in APIs , and take pride in transforming manual configurations into efficient, repeatable code. If you’re interested and keen to find out more, please apply now with your updated CV and reach out to Tom Johnson at Certain Advantage - Ref: 79585 TPBN1_UKTJ

Intapp Technical Lead (Cloud & Integrations)
London or Southampton - Hybrid
Competitive Salary

VIQU has partnered with a leading professional services organisation seeking an Intapp Technical Lead (Cloud & Integrations) to support the ongoing development, enhancement, and optimisation of their Intapp platform. This is a newly created role, introduced as the business continues to embed Intapp across revenue workstreams and wider business processes. You will take technical ownership of Intapp development and integrations, ensuring the platform is working effectively, scalable, and aligned with business needs, while also upskilling internal teams to strengthen long-term capability.

Key Responsibilities of the Intapp Technical Lead:

• Design, develop, and deploy Intapp Boomi workflows.
• Maintain and enhance the Intapp cloud platform in line with business needs.
• Build and manage integrations with other systems using REST APIs and ETL tools.
• Produce and maintain clear technical documentation for workflows and integrations.
• Apply coding standards, version control, and release management best practices.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to streamline workflows and improve processes.
• Provide training and support to strengthen internal team capability.
• Troubleshoot issues, perform root cause analysis, and implement lasting fixes.
• Ensure solutions comply with security, governance, and compliance standards.
• Work with third-party suppliers to deliver and support technical solutions.

Key Requirements of the Intapp Technical Lead:

• Strong hands-on experience developing within Intapp Cloud environments.
• Proven experience designing and developing Intapp Boomi workflows.
• Strong development / solutions capability (not purely BA or functional).
• Experience building and supporting integrations using REST APIs and ETL tools (e.g., Intapp Integration Service / IIS)
• Experience deploying applications to Azure cloud services.
• Advanced SQL development skills.
• Experience building reporting solutions, ideally using SiSense and Intapp API Swagger.
• Knowledge of scripting languages such as JavaScript, Python, or PowerShell.
• Previous experience working with Intapp within a legal or professional services environment is highly desirable.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to work collaboratively across global teams.
• Understanding of version control, release management, and secure coding best practices.
• A proactive, customer-focused approach with strong problem-solving and time management skills.

Apply today to speak with VIQU in confidence or contact Katie Dark via the VIQU website. Know someone exceptional? Refer them and receive up to £1,000 if successful (terms apply).

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Intapp Technical Lead (Cloud & Integrations)
London or Southampton - Hybrid
Competitive Salary

• 6 month initial contract

• Hybrid working from London

• 605 per day - Inside IR35

• SC Cleared role

Key Skills:

SQL Server Always On

Sharepoint

Key Activities

Work with Infra Architect to define PoV success criteria (RPO/RTO, failover time, throughput, recovery steps).

Stand up PoV topology:

SQL Server Always On Availability Groups on Amazon EC2 across multiple AZs.

Storage using EBS (io1/io2 / gp3) and, where required, FSx for Windows File Server for cluster dependencies.

Integrate CloudWatch, AWS Backup, Systems Manager, and automation as appropriate (CloudFormation/Terraform/PowerShell).

Confirm and test SharePoint compatibility (content/search/service DBs).

Produce pattern catalogue and TCO/performance findings and assessment of complexity to introduce and in terms of operability and maintainability for each of the chosen patterns (Always On availability groups, Always On failover cluster instances (FCI), SIOS DataKeeper, AWS Elastic Disaster Recovery, and AWS Database Migration Service (AWS DMS .

Deliverables

PoV Plan & Success Metrics

Resilience Pattern Catalogue (HA/DR topologies, pros/cons, prerequisites)

Testing of DR options with SharePoint team.

Performance Baseline & Findings Report (throughput/latency, failover timings)

PoV Recommendation & NextStep Design Decisions

Core Responsibilities

Architect HA/DR for SQL Server in AWS to support a missioncritical SharePoint farm.

Evaluate native AWS options (EC2, EBS, FSx, Route 53, CloudWatch, Backup, Systems Manager, CloudFormation).

Design and validate Always On patterns, listener routing, quorum/witness.

Collaborate with the Infrastructure Architect to ensure network/IAM/security fit.

Produce documentation, runbooks, and handover materials for operations.

Skills & Experience

Essential

10+ years with Microsoft SQL Server (2016+) architecture and operations.

Proven delivery of Always On Availability Groups, FCI, log shipping/replication.

Largescale SharePoint database design/operations experience.

Strong performance engineering (indexing, I/O, concurrency, wait stats, storage optimisation).

Deep understanding of networking for Always On, listener design, DNS failover.

Excellent documentation and stakeholder communication.

Desirable

Azure SQL HA/DR exposure (SQL MI, zone redundancy) for comparative design decisions.

Handson AWS deployment for SQL workloads (EC2, EBS, FSx, Route 53, CloudWatch, Backup, SSM).

Automation tooling (CloudFormation/Terraform, PowerShell DSC).

Experience with regulated environments and security hardening

Salary: £28,000 - £30,000
Location: Fully remote (quarterly meet-ups - fully expensed)

Are you an ambitious Service Desk Analyst looking to accelerate your technical career in enterprise backup and data protection? This fully remote Service Desk Analyst opportunity offers hands-on exposure to cutting-edge backup and DR technologies, structured progression, and significant investment in training. If you’re professional, eager to learn, and see this Service Desk Analyst role as a genuine opportunity to build niche technical expertise, this could be the ideal next step.

As a Service Desk Analyst you will:

• Log calls in line with ITIL practices (Incidents, Change, Service Requests)
• Allocate and update tickets appropriately
• Perform first-line triage and first-line fixes
• Respond to incoming calls and emails professionally
• Implement basic changes
• Monitor systems for alerts and take appropriate action
• Monitor application mailboxes
• Process service requests
• Produce and maintain internal and external reports
• Carry out basic application administration (Rubrik, Druva, Zerto, Commvault)

Requirements:

• 1-2 years’ experience in a technical support or service desk environment (or relevant placement year)
• Basic technical background with a strong desire to develop
• Professional communication skills (written and verbal)
• Understanding or awareness of ITIL processes
• Interest or exposure to backup and DR technologies (Rubrik, Druva, Zerto, Commvault, NetBackup advantageous)
• Familiarity with VMware (vCenter, ESX, VDS, NSX) beneficial
• Exposure to Azure and/or AWS advantageous
• Basic Scripting/automation knowledge (PowerShell desirable)
• Strong documentation skills
• Positive attitude towards training and development
• Able to work independently in a fully remote environment

Apply today to speak with VIQU in confidence or contact Belle Hegarty.
Know someone exceptional for this Service Desk Analyst position? Refer them and receive up to £1,000 if successful (terms apply).

Windows Site Reliability Engineer 110K Hybrid London

Overview:
A leading global investment bank is seeking a skilled Windows Site Reliability Engineer to join their London-based Technology team. This is a senior-level leadership role focused on driving platform reliability, automation strategy, and infrastructure modernisation across mission-critical banking systems. This is an excellent opportunity to join an investment banking powerhouse.

Role and Responsibilities:

• Lead Platform Engineering and SRE strategy across the organisation
• Build scalable, self-service, and resilient infrastructure platforms
• Drive Infrastructure as Code and CI/CD adoption, automating manual tasks
• Define SLOs and optimise system performance, latency, and scalability
• Lead root cause analysis and remediate technical debt
• Partner with development teams to improve testing, releases, and deployments
• Shape cloud and hybrid migration strategies
• Ensure regulatory, audit, and security compliance
• Act as senior escalation point for high-severity incidents
• Identify cost and efficiency improvements; deputise for senior leadership

Skills and Experience:

• Deep expertise in Microsoft Windows Server internals
• Advanced knowledge of Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, LDAP, and Kerberos
• Extensive experience tuning low-latency, enterprise-scale systems
• Strong background in SRE, DevOps, CI/CD, and Infrastructure as Code principles
• Advanced scripting and development capability (PowerShell, Python, C#)
• Clustering, high-availability, replication, and disaster recovery expertise
• Experience with Git, Terraform, Ansible, Jenkins, and TeamCity
• Strong understanding of security hardening (CIS) within regulated environments
• Deep knowledge of performance monitoring, system internals, and optimisation techniques
• Experience working within financial services or other regulated industries

Desirable:

• Kubernetes and Docker orchestration
• Major cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, GCP)
• Nutanix HCI and VMware ESX
• Enterprise databases (SQL Server, Oracle, Sybase ASE, MongoDB, Snowflake)
• Enterprise monitoring tools (Splunk, Netcool)

Package

• Circa 110,000 + Excellent Package
• London / Hybrid x3 days onsite
• Flexible working considered

Windows Site Reliability Engineer 110K Hybrid London

Larbey Evans is partnering with their US law firm client to recruit an IT Applications Analyst to join their London office on a permanent basis.

• Salary to £55,000 + £100 monthly employee contribution that can be used for lunch or other expenses, free lunch every Wednesday, discretionary bonuses, and more!
• 09:30-17:30 (Monday-Friday)
• Hybrid working (3 days office / 2 days remote)

You will focus on the operational support and continuous improvement of enterprise application environments, ensuring high availability, security, and performance. Key responsibilities include day-to-day maintenance, patching, monitoring, and user support across critical systems, while also contributing to process improvement, documentation, and integration stability.

IT Applications Analyst Key Responsibilities:

• Perform ongoing system maintenance, patching, and upgrades in coordination with change management procedures
• Manage user access controls, including provisioning, de-provisioning, and access reviews
• Monitor system health and performance; initiate health checks and proactively remediate issues
• Respond to and resolve incidents and service requests in line with SLAs
• Provide break/fix troubleshooting and root cause analysis across supported systems
• Collaborate with infrastructure teams to support system scalability and optimization
• Facilitate alignment between delivery teams and Information Security, Infrastructure
• Partner with stakeholders to define and monitor adoption success criteria for newly implemented applications

IT Applications Analyst Skills & Requirements:

• 3+ years’ experience in enterprise application support or IT operations within a law firm
• Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field (or equivalent experience)
• Experience with ITSM platforms (e.g., ServiceNow) and monitoring tools
• Understanding of access management, patch management, and vulnerability remediation processes
• Familiarity with ITIL practices (Incident, Problem, Change, and Configuration Management)
• Exposure to application performance tuning, cloud platforms, or scripting (e.g., PowerShell, Python)

Infrastructure Engineer - Azure & Microsoft 365
City of London Hybrid (2-3 days per week in office)
Insurance Sector Permanent

A leading insurance firm based in the City is looking for an experienced Infrastructure Engineer to support and enhance its cloud and modern workplace environment.

This role focuses on delivering secure, scalable infrastructure across Azure and Microsoft 365, with particular ownership of collaboration and productivity services including Teams and Copilot, all built on the Microsoft ecosystem.

The Role

You’ll be responsible for maintaining and improving the organisation’s cloud infrastructure and digital workplace tools, ensuring employees can collaborate effectively through Teams, automation, and AI-powered capabilities. You’ll contribute to both BAU support and transformation projects as the business continues its cloud-first journey.

Key Responsibilities

• Engineer, support, and optimise Azure infrastructure (IaaS/PaaS)
• Administer Microsoft 365 services including Exchange Online, SharePoint, Intune, and Entra ID
• Own and enhance Microsoft Teams (collaboration, voice, meetings, governance, policies, and integrations)
• Support rollout and adoption of Copilot and modern workplace automation
• Lead migrations, upgrades, and platform improvements
• Strengthen security, identity, and compliance controls
• Provide 3rd line support and technical expertise across infrastructure projects
• Work closely with stakeholders to deliver reliable, user-focused services

Experience Required

• Strong hands-on Azure engineering experience
• Proven Microsoft 365 administration experience
• Deep knowledge of Microsoft Teams (including voice/telephony, security, and governance)
• Experience implementing or supporting Copilot or AI productivity tools (desirable)
• Solid understanding of networking, identity, and security best practices
• PowerShell or automation/Scripting skills
• Experience within insurance or financial services environments (preferred)

What’s on Offer

• Hybrid working (2-3 days in a City office)
• Modern cloud and collaboration technology stack
• Exposure to AI-enabled workplace innovation
• Competitive salary and benefits
• Stable, regulated environment with impactful transformation projects

Directorate: Strategy & Innovation
Contract Type: 18 Months Fixed Term Contract
Hours: 36
Salary: 56,376 - 61,653
Location: Colindale
Closing Date: Midnight March 9th 2026

About Barnet Council
Barnet is a borough with much to be proud of. Our excellent schools, vibrant town centers, vast green spaces and diverse communities all help make it a great place to live and work. As a council we want to build on these strengths as we move into the future. We are growing and developing as an organisation to meet the challenges facing our borough and we are committed to working with partner organisations and residents to make Barnet even better. As an organisation, our staff are committed to Our Values: Learning to Improve, Caring, Inclusive, Collaborative - which drive everything we do.

About the role
This is an exciting time to join Barnet as we grow our Digital, Data and Technology (DDaT) capabilities and accelerate our digital transformation journey. We’re investing in smarter services, better use of data, modern technology, and you’ll play a key part in shaping this future.

We’re looking for a talented Developer to help us build modern, usercentred, scalable digital solutions across Barnet.

Working within the Insight & Intelligence Hub, you’ll design, build and implement cuttingedge automation and AI solutions that improve productivity, enable preventive interventions, and create better outcomes for residents. You’ll work across services to streamline processes, reduce manual effort, and deploy tools that support smarter decisionmaking.
This is a handson development role with a focus on AI, and robotic process automation. You’ll collaborate closely with data scientists, data engineers, product teams and service leads to turn realworld problems into effective, scalable solutions.
This is a hybrid role. You will be expected to attend monthly in-person team days in our Colindale office.
We also come into the office to meet service stakeholders, work together on collaboration, discovery and user testing sessions and department days.
Please click here to download the Job description for this role.

About you
You’re an experienced automation or AI developer who enjoys solving complex problems and experimenting with new technologies. You can translate business needs into intelligent solutions and have a strong understanding of how automation, data and AI can transform services.
You will bring:

• Experience designing and configuring RPA workflows, bots and automation solutions
• Experience developing and maintaining automated pipelines for AI tools
• Ability to integrate multiple systems and applications using APIs, JSON, XML, CSV, or other data interchange methods.
• Knowledge of database environments (e.g., MS SQL, Dataverse, OneLake).
• Experience working with or supporting machine learning models, including data preparation, feature engineering and testing.
• Understanding of cloud services such as Azure Functions, Logic Apps, Azure AI Foundry or similar.
• Strong coding skills, ideally in JavaScript, PowerShell, Python, C# or VB.NET.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to collaborate across multidisciplinary teams.
• A proactive mindset, with a commitment to continuous learning, experimentation and emerging AI/automation technologies.
• You’re someone who enjoys designing solutions that are scalable, secure, accessible and aligned with modern development practices.
  In this role, you will:
• Develop and implement AI and RPA driven solutions to automate processes, support decisionmaking and enhance the user experience across the council.
• Maintain and improve deployed automation and AI tools, ensuring reliability, performance and business continuity.
• Contribute to the development of Barnet’s AI and automation architecture, including horizonscanning for new technologies.
• Work with data scientists and engineers to support model training, testing and deployment for predictive analytics and advanced automation.
• Ensure secure, compliant and wellstructured use of data, particularly through effective SharePoint design, metadata use, permissions and governance.
• Produce clear and comprehensive documentation, including architecture diagrams, user guides and troubleshooting resources.
• Share knowledge through peer reviews, workshops and training, helping build capability across the organisation.
• Implement rigorous testing approaches including unit, integration and performance testing.
• Monitor automated solutions, proactively resolving issues and optimising performance.
• Design solutions that integrate with legacy systems and external APIs to ensure interoperability and a smooth user experience.
• Work in an agile, multidisciplinary environment, contributing to DevOps practices, version control and deployment pipelines.
• Ensure all AI/RPA solutions follow best practice in security, GDPR compliance, and ethical AI principles.
  You’ll help shape Barnet’s growing automation and AI ecosystem-building tools that save time, reduce cost, and create meaningful impact for both staff and residents.

What we offer

• 31 days annual leave, plus public and bank holidays
• Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme, which provides a valuable guaranteed income in your retirement together with security for your dependents
• Work-life balance options may include hybrid working, flexitime, job share, home working, part-time
• A vast range of lifestyle discounts from major retailers, supermarkets, energy suppliers and more
• Broad range of payroll benefits including cycle to work, eye care vouchers, travel and gym membership
• Excellent training and development opportunities
• Employee well- being training programs including confidential employee assistance

How to apply
Read the job description and person specification before clicking ‘Apply’ to commence the online application form. If you would like any further information about the role before applying, please contact James Rapkin, Head of Organisational Insight & Intelligence,

Barnet Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Barnet operates stringent safer recruitment procedures, this may include AI Detection Screening, Biometric ID/Right to Work Checks, Qualification and Registration Checks, Up to 6 years of Employment Data and Insights to Accelerate Screening (Konfir), Up to 5 years of Employment History References, DBS (Disclosure & Barring Service) Checks, Credit Checks and Social Media, Sanctions and Occupational Health Screening.

To deliver Barnet Council’s commitment to equality of opportunity in the provision of services, all staff are expected to promote equality in the workplace and in the services the Council delivers. As such we value diversity and welcome applications from all backgrounds.
Barnet Council embraces all forms of flexible working (including part-time, compressed hours, and hybrid working) and is committed to offering employees a healthy work-life balance. Candidates are encouraged to talk about relevant requirements and preferences at interview. We can’t promise to give you exactly what you want, but we do promise not to judge you for asking.

Barnet Council is a Disability Confident Committed Employer. We welcome and encourage job applications of all abilities. If you require any reasonable adjustments in the application or interview, please contact the lead contact on this advert. We will make reasonable adjustments to make sure our disabled applicants and those with health conditions are supported throughout our recruitment process. We support the access to work scheme, further details are available at (url removed)

All posts with the council are subject to a probationary period of six months, during which time you will be required to demonstrate to the council satisfaction your suitability for the position in which you will be employed.

Due to the high number of applications that are received for some posts we may close vacancies before the stated closing date if sufficient number of applications are received. Therefore, please apply as soon as possible.

Please ensure you regularly check the email account (including JUNK MAIL folders) that you use to submit your application, as any further communication regarding your application will be sent electronically. Should you not hear from us within four working weeks of the closing date for this post, then regretfully in this instance, you have not been shortlisted.

Directorate: Strategy & Innovation
Contract Type: 18 Months Fixed Term Contract
Hours: 36
Salary: 56,376 - 61,653
Location: Colindale
Closing Date: Midnight March 9th 2026

About Barnet Council
Barnet is a borough with much to be proud of. Our excellent schools, vibrant town centers, vast green spaces and diverse communities all help make it a great place to live and work. As a council we want to build on these strengths as we move into the future. We are growing and developing as an organisation to meet the challenges facing our borough and we are committed to working with partner organisations and residents to make Barnet even better. As an organisation, our staff are committed to Our Values: Learning to Improve, Caring, Inclusive, Collaborative - which drive everything we do.

About the role
This is an exciting time to join Barnet as we grow our Digital, Data and Technology (DDaT) capabilities and accelerate our digital transformation journey. We’re investing in smarter services, better use of data, modern technology, and you’ll play a key part in shaping this future.

We’re looking for a talented Developer to help us build modern, usercentred, scalable digital solutions across Barnet.
Working within the Insight & Intelligence Hub, you’ll design, develop and maintain custom applications, automations and integrations across the Microsoft 365 and Power Platform ecosystem. You’ll be part of a multidisciplinary team supporting services across the council. Building tools that improve productivity, enable smarter decisionmaking and unlock new opportunities through automation, AI and advanced analytics.
This is a handson technical role with endtoend responsibility: from requirements gathering and solution design to development, testing, deployment and ongoing optimisation.
If you are passionate about Microsoft technologies, enjoy solving complex problems, and want to make a tangible difference through digital tools, this role offers variety, challenge and impact.
This is a hybrid role. You will be expected to attend monthly in-person team days in our Colindale office.
We also come into the office to meet service stakeholders, work together on collaboration, discovery and user testing sessions and department days.
Please click here to download the Job description for this role.

About you
You’re an experienced developer with strong technical knowledge across Microsoft 365, Power Platform and supporting technologies. You’re comfortable working in a fastpaced, agile environment and enjoy collaborating with colleagues across different services to shape solutions that meet genuine business needs.
You will bring:

• Experience developing solutions using the full Microsoft 365 development toolset, including Power Apps, Power Automate, Power BI and SharePoint.
• Handson experience building automation, workflows, bots and integrated applications using the Power Platform.
• Strong understanding of SharePoint development, including structured libraries, metadata, permissions and integration with other data sources.
• Knowledge of core development languages such as PowerShell, JavaScript, C#, Python or similar.
• Experience working with data sources including MS SQL, Dataverse, APIs, REST services, JSON/XML and other integration methods.
• Strong problemsolving skills and the ability to identify creative solutions to longstanding challenges.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to explain technical concepts to nontechnical audiences.
• A continuouslearning mindset and an interest in emerging Microsoft technologies and AI capabilities.
  You’re someone who enjoys building solutions that are widely accessible, intuitive, and scalable, and you take pride in producing highquality, maintainable work.
  In this role, you will:
• Design, develop and deliver highquality solutions across the Microsoft 365 and Power Platform ecosystem.
• Create custom applications, automations and integrations that support council services and improve productivity.
• Build tools using lowcode and nocode approaches to ensure usability and accessibility for a wide range of staff.
• Implement strong data governance and management practices within SharePoint and connected systems.
• Develop and maintain technical documentation. Including diagrams, user guides and support materials.
• Engage in peer code reviews, knowledgesharing activities and capabilitybuilding across the team.
• Apply robust testing practices, including unit and integration testing, to ensure performance and reliability.
• Monitor solutions postdeployment and proactively resolve issues, performance problems or system changes.
• Integrate Microsoft solutions with legacy systems and external APIs to ensure a joinedup technology estate.
• Identify opportunities to use AI, machine learning and advanced analytics to support smarter service delivery.
• Work in an agile, multidisciplinary environment and help embed modern development practices across the council.
• Support version control, CI/CD and automated deployment approaches using tools such as GitHub or DevOps.
• Ensure all solutions adhere to security best practice, rolebased access controls and UK GDPR requirements.
  You’ll play a crucial role in enabling significant organisational savings, improving service delivery and driving forward innovation across Barnet.

What we offer

• 31 days annual leave, plus public and bank holidays
• Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme, which provides a valuable guaranteed income in your retirement together with security for your dependents
• Work-life balance options may include hybrid working, flexitime, job share, home working, part-time
• A vast range of lifestyle discounts from major retailers, supermarkets, energy suppliers and more
• Broad range of payroll benefits including cycle to work, eye care vouchers, travel and gym membership
• Excellent training and development opportunities
• Employee well- being training programs including confidential employee assistance

How to apply
Read the job description and person specification before clicking ‘Apply’ to commence the online application form. If you would like any further information about the role before applying, please contact James Rapkin, Head of Organisational Insight & Intelligence,

Barnet Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Barnet operates stringent safer recruitment procedures, this may include AI Detection Screening, Biometric ID/Right to Work Checks, Qualification and Registration Checks, Up to 6 years of Employment Data and Insights to Accelerate Screening (Konfir), Up to 5 years of Employment History References, DBS (Disclosure & Barring Service) Checks, Credit Checks and Social Media, Sanctions and Occupational Health Screening.

To deliver Barnet Council’s commitment to equality of opportunity in the provision of services, all staff are expected to promote equality in the workplace and in the services the Council delivers. As such we value diversity and welcome applications from all backgrounds.
Barnet Council embraces all forms of flexible working (including part-time, compressed hours, and hybrid working) and is committed to offering employees a healthy work-life balance. Candidates are encouraged to talk about relevant requirements and preferences at interview. We can’t promise to give you exactly what you want, but we do promise not to judge you for asking.

Barnet Council is a Disability Confident Committed Employer. We welcome and encourage job applications of all abilities. If you require any reasonable adjustments in the application or interview, please contact the lead contact on this advert. We will make reasonable adjustments to make sure our disabled applicants and those with health conditions are supported throughout our recruitment process. We support the access to work scheme, further details are available at (url removed)

All posts with the council are subject to a probationary period of six months, during which time you will be required to demonstrate to the council satisfaction your suitability for the position in which you will be employed.

Due to the high number of applications that are received for some posts we may close vacancies before the stated closing date if sufficient number of applications are received. Therefore, please apply as soon as possible.

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Hybrid 1-2 Days in Office (3 Days During Training)

25,000 - 28,000
Permanent, Full Time

8:30am - 4:30pm or 9am - 5:30pm (Additional 2 Hours 6-8pm Every Week)

Near Liverpool Street Station

City of London

Are you a tech-savvy problem solver with a passion for delivering outstanding customer service? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you to join our dynamic team as a Client Service Executive in the heart of the technology sector!

Why work for this company?

• Full Benefits List outlined in your contract.
• 20 Days Annual Leave that increases each year.
• Additional Birthday Off to celebrate your special day!
• Overtime Pay for those extra hours put in.
• A supportive work environment with a focus on Work-Life Balance & Flexibility.
• Opportunities for Career Growth & Progression within the company.
• Access to Professional Development & Training to enhance your skills.

As a Client Service Executive, you will be the first point of contact for our users, delivering exceptional support across various platforms. Your key responsibilities will include:

• Answering user calls and emails, providing timely and effective technical support.
• Collaborating with other teams to identify and resolve recurring issues.
• Testing and troubleshooting user-reported problems and communicating findings to internal teams.
• Assisting with onboarding and rollouts of new products.
• Monitoring and managing outstanding support tickets, providing updates as necessary.
• Maintaining accurate records of support requests and resolutions in our ticketing system.
• Adhering to ITIL best practises and escalating unresolved issues when needed.

Requirements:

• Familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Experience with scripting languages (e.g., PowerShell, JavaScript, Python, SQL) is a plus.
• A structured and methodical approach to tasks with strong attention to detail.
• Flexibility in working hours, with a willingness to provide out-of-hours support when required.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to articulate technical information clearly.
• Knowledge of operating systems, networking, and relevant technologies.

If you are ready to embark on an exciting journey with our client and make a real impact, we want to hear from you! Don’t miss this opportunity to shine as an Operations Administration Assistant.

Office Angels is an employment agency. We are an equal opportunities employer who put expertise, energy, and enthusiasm into improving everyone’s chance of being part of the workplace. We respect and appreciate people of all ethnicities, generations, religious beliefs, sexual orientations, gender identities, abilities and more. We do this by showcasing their talents, skills and unique experience in an inclusive environment that helps them thrive. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you.

Office Angels is an employment agency and business. We are an equal-opportunities employer who puts expertise, energy and enthusiasm into improving everyone’s chance of being part of the workplace. We respect and appreciate people of all ethnicities, generations, religious beliefs, sexual orientations, gender identities, abilities and more. By showcasing talents, skills and unique experiences in an inclusive environment, we help individuals thrive. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you.

Office Angels acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. Office Angels UK is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

By applying for this role your details will be submitted to Office Angels. Our Candidate Privacy Information Statement explaining how we will use your information is available on our website.

Hybrid 1-2 Days in Office (3 Days During Training)

25,000 - 28,000
Permanent, Full Time

8:30am - 4:30pm or 9am - 5:30pm (Additional 2 Hours 6-8pm Every Week)

Near Liverpool Street Station

City of London

Are you a tech-savvy problem solver with a passion for delivering outstanding customer service? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you to join our dynamic team as a Client Service Executive in the heart of the technology sector!

Why work for this company?

• Full Benefits List outlined in your contract.
• 20 Days Annual Leave that increases each year.
• Additional Birthday Off to celebrate your special day!
• Overtime Pay for those extra hours put in.
• A supportive work environment with a focus on Work-Life Balance & Flexibility.
• Opportunities for Career Growth & Progression within the company.
• Access to Professional Development & Training to enhance your skills.

As a Client Service Executive, you will be the first point of contact for our users, delivering exceptional support across various platforms. Your key responsibilities will include:

• Answering user calls and emails, providing timely and effective technical support.
• Collaborating with other teams to identify and resolve recurring issues.
• Testing and troubleshooting user-reported problems and communicating findings to internal teams.
• Assisting with onboarding and rollouts of new products.
• Monitoring and managing outstanding support tickets, providing updates as necessary.
• Maintaining accurate records of support requests and resolutions in our ticketing system.
• Adhering to ITIL best practises and escalating unresolved issues when needed.

Requirements:

• Familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Experience with scripting languages (e.g., PowerShell, JavaScript, Python, SQL) is a plus.
• A structured and methodical approach to tasks with strong attention to detail.
• Flexibility in working hours, with a willingness to provide out-of-hours support when required.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to articulate technical information clearly.
• Knowledge of operating systems, networking, and relevant technologies.

If you are ready to embark on an exciting journey with our client and make a real impact, we want to hear from you! Don’t miss this opportunity to shine as an Operations Administration Assistant.

Office Angels is an employment agency. We are an equal opportunities employer who put expertise, energy, and enthusiasm into improving everyone’s chance of being part of the workplace. We respect and appreciate people of all ethnicities, generations, religious beliefs, sexual orientations, gender identities, abilities and more. We do this by showcasing their talents, skills and unique experience in an inclusive environment that helps them thrive. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you.

Office Angels is an employment agency and business. We are an equal-opportunities employer who puts expertise, energy and enthusiasm into improving everyone’s chance of being part of the workplace. We respect and appreciate people of all ethnicities, generations, religious beliefs, sexual orientations, gender identities, abilities and more. By showcasing talents, skills and unique experiences in an inclusive environment, we help individuals thrive. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you.

Office Angels acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. Office Angels UK is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

By applying for this role your details will be submitted to Office Angels. Our Candidate Privacy Information Statement explaining how we will use your information is available on our website.

Messaging Engineer 6-month contract London/Remote SC Cleared Inside IR35

My Customer is seeking an experienced Messaging Engineer to join a technically complex environment, supporting and evolving enterprise messaging services.

The Messaging Engineer will play a key role in the support, enhancement and transformation of the organisation s messaging estate. Working across Exchange Hybrid and Exchange Online, you will deliver change, maintain service stability, and ensure secure and reliable email services for the business.

Skills & Experience required from the Messaging Engineer:

• Active/recently lapsed SC Clearance / Security Cleared
• Strong experience with Microsoft Exchange (Hybrid/Online) administration / support and projct based tasks
• Experience with Security Email Gateways (SEG s) supporting email encryption technologies
• Experience managing highly secure messaging
• Solid PowerShell scripting
• Experience with the following would be beneficial:
  • Secure Email Gateways (Mimecast and Clearswift)
  • MX Records and Email DNS Authentication (SPF, DKIM, DMARC)
  • Email encryption (PGP, TLS, and PME)
  • Cloud Fax Solution
  • Email Journal Archiving (Enterprise Vault)

Key Responsibilities of the Messaging Engineer:

• Support, administer and deliver changes across Exchange Hybrid and Exchange Online environments
• Manage and support secure enterprise messaging solutions, including email security gateways and encryption technologies
• Troubleshoot complex messaging issues across a varied and highly secure estate
• Work closely with stakeholders to communicate progress, risks and technical concepts effectively

The Messaging Engineer is required onsite, 2 days per week or 40% of your time each Month in Central London.

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

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Infrastructure Engineer 6 month contract London/Remote Inside IR35

My client, a global legal organisation, is seeking an Infrastructure Engineer to join a newly established IT Workplace Server team. The role will be primarily focused on BAU server support, alongside involvement in key projects requiring server expertise, including on-premises to cloud migrations.

You will be responsible for responding to 3rd line requests that come through during the day and ensure handover to the following team once your shift is complete.

Required experience from the Infrastructure Engineer:

• Working Hours: Friday Monday 12-hour shifts 4 days per week
• Must have strong experience with Windows Server (2019/2022)
• Must have hands-on experience with VMware vSphere.
• Solid in-depth knowledge of GPO, DNS, and DHCP.
• Must have experience with Dell computer and storage hardware.
• Working knowledge of UPS and PDU systems.
• An understanding of LAN / WAN technologies.
• Experience supporting enterprise server and storage environments.
• Exposure to Azure Cloud and/or VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF)
• Working knowledge of security protocols and best practices.
• Scripting skills (PowerShell) are desirable but not essential

Responsibilities of the Infrastructure Engineer:

• Support and maintain Windows Server environments (up to 2019 / 2022)
• Manage and support VMware vSphere 8 virtualised infrastructure.
• Monitor, administer, and maintain servers within server and communications rooms.
• Manage Active Directory, Group Policy, DNS, and DHCP.
• Participate in infrastructure upgrades, migrations, and lifecycle management.
• Creating and maintaining procedural documentation.

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

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Data Engineering Technical Lead
Global Investment Bank
London - Hybrid
Permanent - Excellent Package + Benefits

We are working with one of the world’s leading banking groups, who we have partnered with for 15 years. We are seeking an experienced Data Architect/EDM Developer/Data Engineering Lead to join their International Technology team in London.

You will be a key part of the Architecture, Middleware, Data & Enterprise Services (AMD) division, driving data engineering, integration and automation initiatives across our clients EMEA banking and securities entities. This is a hands-on leadership role, combining technical expertise with mentoring and team leadership.

Key Responsibilities

• Architect, design and deliver enterprise-wide EDM and data solutions.
• Lead and mentor EDM developers, ensuring high-quality, cost-effective delivery.
• Drive data innovation, automation and best practices across EMEA.
• Translate business requirements into functional and technical designs.
• Ensure compliance with SDLC, governance, and risk policies.

Skills & Experience - Essential

• Strong SQL Server or Snowflake skills.
• Advanced knowledge of low-code/no-code data engineering/ETL tools - ideally Markit EDM (v19.2+) or similar (eg Informatica).
• Proven delivery experience in Financial Services/Banking sector.
• Deep understanding of SDLC, systems integration, and data warehousing.
• Ability to gather requirements and liaise effectively with business stakeholders.

Desirable Skills

• Cloud (AWS/Azure), Python, PowerShell, APIs.
• Data pipelines, lineage, automation.
• BI tools (Power BI, Tableau, SSRS).
• Modern data architectures (lakehouse, data mesh).
• CI/CD, GitHub, Control-M, dbt/Databricks.

This is an opportunity to join a global top-5 bank with long-term stability, world-class resources, and clear career progression routes.

Enterprise Data Architect, EDM Developer, Data Engineering Lead, Data Architect, ETL Developer, Data Solutions Architect, Senior Data Engineer (Financial Services).

Apply today for full details.

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Senior DV Cleared Infrastructure Engineer (Wintel)

Location: London (Full-time, 100% onsite)
Salary: 75,000 - 81,000 + Bonus
Security Clearance: Active DV clearance required

Overview

We are looking for a Senior Infrastructure Engineer with active DV clearance to join a high-security environment in London. This is a hands-on role focused on Wintel and core infrastructure services, supporting and maintaining critical systems in a fully onsite setting.

You’ll be working as part of an experienced infrastructure team, taking ownership of enterprise-scale environments and contributing to the stability, security, and improvement of key platforms.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, build, support, and maintain Windows-based infrastructure
• Administer and support Active Directory, including GPOs, DNS, DHCP, and user/device management
• Manage and support VMware virtualised environments
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex infrastructure issues across servers and core services
• Apply security best practices within a highly regulated environment
• Participate in system upgrades, patching, and lifecycle management
• Produce and maintain technical documentation
• Work closely with other infrastructure, network, and security teams

Essential Skills & Experience

• Active DV clearance (must be current)

• Strong experience in Wintel infrastructure engineering

• In-depth knowledge of:

  • Windows Server (2016/2019/2022)
  • Active Directory, Group Policy, DNS, DHCP
  • VMware vSphere / ESXi

• Solid general infrastructure troubleshooting skills

• Experience working in secure, enterprise or government environments

• Comfortable working full time onsite in London

Desirable Skills

• PowerShell scripting
• Backup and recovery solutions
• Monitoring tools (e.g. SCOM or similar)
• Exposure to security-focused or air-gapped environments

What’s on Offer

• Competitive salary 75k - 81k
• Annual bonus
• Opportunity to work on highly sensitive, mission-critical systems
• Stable, long-term role in a secure environment

Security Administrator

6 months

London - hybrid

Inside IR35 - Umbrella only

Role overview:

• Palo Alto Networks expertise to support and enhance our security operations.
• Palo Alto Networks provides a comprehensive, AI-powered SASE (Secure Access Service Edge) solution known as Prisma SASE. It is designed to converge networking and security into a single cloud-delivered platform to support hybrid workforces and modern, distributed enterprises
• You will be responsible for the administration, configuration, policy management, monitoring, and optimisation of Palo Alto security controls, ensuring secure and resilient network operations across enterprise environments.
• This role is hands-on, need to be comfortable working in complex, regulated, or high-availability environments, partnering with infrastructure, networking, and SOC teams to deliver robust security outcomes.

Key Responsibilities:

Palo Alto Administer, configure, and support Palo Alto NGFWs (PA-Series/VM-Series) including:

• Security policy rules, NAT, zones, routing, interfaces, HA, and objects
• App-ID/User-ID/Content-ID, URL filtering, Anti-Spyware, Vulnerability profiles
• SSL decryption policy management (where applicable) and related operational impacts

• Work closely with Network Engineers, Cloud/Platform teams, and Service Owners
• Support projects such as:
  • Firewall migrations, data centre moves, cloud connectivity, segmentation initiatives
  • Zero Trust or least privilege initiatives
  • Integration with SIEM/SOAR tooling

Required Skills:

• Strong hands-on experience administering Palo Alto NGFWs in enterprise environments
• Proven experience with Panorama for centralised policy and device management
• Understanding of:
  • Network security principles (segmentation, least privilege, L3/L4/L7 filtering)
  • TCP/IP, routing (BGP/OSPF helpful), NAT, VPN concepts
• Skilled troubleshooting ability using logs, packet capture, and CLI diagnostics
• Experience operating within ITIL-style change management and incident processes
• Strong documentation skills and ability to communicate clearly to technical/non-technical stakeholders

Desirable Skills (Nice to Have):

• Palo Alto feature experience:
  • GlobalProtect, site-to-site IPsec VPNs, SSL decryption operations
  • Advanced Threat Prevention tuning, WildFire analysis, DNS Security
• Cloud security/networking exposure:
  • Azure/AWS/GCP, cloud-native Firewalls, transit networking
  • VM-Series deployments, Terraform/automation exposure
• SIEM integration experience:
  • Splunk/Sentinel/QRadar log forwarding and use-case support
• Scripting/automation:
  • Python, PowerShell, Ansible, PAN-OS API, IaC patterns
• Experience in regulated environments (finance, healthcare, government, critical infrastructure)

Certifications:

• Palo Alto PCCSA/PCNSA/PCNSE (highly desirable)
• ITIL Foundation (helpful)
• Security certs: CompTIA Security+, CISSP, CCNP Security (nice to have)