Role: Senior DevOps Integration Engineer
Location: Hybrid - 60% onsite / 40% remote - Cheshire
Contract Length: Until 30/11/2026
Rate: £600 to £630 per day

Role Overview

We’re looking for a Senior DevOps Integration Engineer to take ownership of designing, automating, and integrating modern CI/CD pipelines, cloud infrastructure, and platform tooling.

This is a hands-on technical role focused on building scalable, resilient DevOps solutions that improve deployment speed, platform reliability, and engineering efficiency across multiple teams. If you like solving complex automation problems and making pipelines purr rather than scream, you’ll feel at home here.

Key Responsibilities

Design, build, and maintain enterprise-scale CI/CD pipelines across multi-service environments

Integrate build, test, security scanning, and deployment workflows

Automate cloud infrastructure using Infrastructure as Code (Terraform preferred)

Build and manage container platforms using Docker and Kubernetes (AKS/EKS/GKE)

Implement monitoring, logging, and alerting integrations

Collaborate with engineering, SRE, and security teams to embed DevOps best practices

Troubleshoot pipeline failures, environment inconsistencies, and integration issues

Drive continuous improvement, performance optimisation, and platform resilience

Produce clear documentation, automation standards, and reusable tooling

Required Skills & Experience

Strong hands-on experience building CI/CD pipelines (Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, Jenkins)

Solid cloud engineering experience (Azure, AWS, or GCP)

Deep Infrastructure as Code expertise (Terraform highly preferred)

Kubernetes and container orchestration experience

Strong scripting skills (Python, Bash, PowerShell)

Good understanding of DevSecOps practices (SAST, DAST, secrets management, code scanning)

Excellent troubleshooting and systems integration skills

Nice to Have

Cloud / DevOps certifications (Azure DevOps Engineer, AWS DevOps Pro, CKA)

Experience with API integration, service automation, or event-driven pipelines

Familiarity with monitoring stacks (Prometheus, Grafana, ELK, Splunk)

Experience with GitOps tooling (ArgoCD, Flux)

SIEM Engineer (Splunk / Elastic)
Active DV Clearance Required
On-site | Hemel Hempstead

I’m looking for a hands-on SIEM Engineer to work on mission-critical Defence and National Intelligence systems. This is not a BAU SOC role. You’ll be owning SIEM capability end to end in some of the most secure environments in the UK.

If you do not hold active UK DV clearance, you cannot be considered.

This SIEM engineer will:

Work on classified, real-world threats not theoretical use cases
High trust, high autonomy technical role
Influence platform design, detection strategy and automation
Join a small number of engineers trusted with systems that genuinely matter
In this SIEM role, you will be:

Owning and optimising Splunk ES and/or Elastic Security
Building high-fidelity, MITRE ATT&CK-aligned detections
Designing and maintaining SIEM pipelines (CIM / ECS)
Automating detection and response using CI/CD, SOAR and IaC
Ensuring SIEM platforms are resilient, scalable and performant
If your SIEM experience covers:

Proven, hands-on experience with Splunk ES and/or Elastic Security
Strong detection engineering background
Advanced SPL / KQL / EQL
Experience running SIEM at scale in high-security environments
Active UK DV clearance – essential
This is a great chance to use your SIEM skills in a highly secure defence environment.

If you are interested please apply ASAP. The People Network is an employment agency and will respond to all applicants within three - five working days. If you do not hear within these timescales please feel free to get in touch

Location: UK Wide

Life on the team

At Computacenter, youll join a highly skilled Security Architecture and Consultancy team, working with enterprise customers to shape and deliver complex, large-scale security solutions. As a Technical Architect, youll operate at the forefront of designowning architecture decisions, influencing strategy, and guiding delivery across cloud, datacentre, network, identity, and application security domains.

Youll work alongside experienced architects and consultants in a collaborative, forward-thinking environment where your expertise drives real business outcomes, and your professional development is actively supported.

What youll do

• Leading the architecture and design of enterprise-scale security solutions, with a strong focus on Identity Security (CyberArk)
• Acting as the design authority across engagements, ensuring solutions are scalable, secure, and aligned to best practice
• Translating business and security requirements into robust, high-level and low-level designs (HLD/LLD)
• Providing technical leadership and governance across delivery teams
• Engaging with senior stakeholders to shape security strategy and roadmaps
• Leading architecture workshops and design reviews with customers
• Producing high-quality architectural documentation and standards
• Evaluating emerging technologies and contributing to capability and service development
• Supporting pre-sales activities, including solution design and bid input

What youll need

• Proven experience as a Technical Architect or Security Architect within large-scale enterprise environments
• Strong experience designing end-to-end security architectures across on-premises and cloud platforms
• Deep understanding of Identity and Access Management (IAM) and Privileged Access Management (PAM)
• Ability to produce and govern architecture artefacts (HLDs, LLDs, standards)
• Strong stakeholder management skills, with the ability to engage at senior and executive level
• Experience leading architecture governance and design authority
• Good understanding of security frameworks, risk, and compliance requirements
• Eligible for SC Clearance (or currently holds it)

Vendor / Technology Experience (expertise in at least 2 of the following)

Identity & PAM:

• CyberArk (CDE, Cloud and On-Prem)
• SailPoint or equivalent IGA solutions

SSE / SASE:

• Zscaler
• Palo Alto
• Cisco SASE

Broader Security Technologies:

• Microsoft security stack
• AWS / Azure cloud security
• CrowdStrike
• Splunk
• Darktrace
• Linux security

Inside IR35 - Hybrid - Must have an active SC Clearance

Role Overview

As a key member of the Hosting and Tooling Team, you will contribute to both operational (RUN) and project-based activities alongside fellow Consultants, Engineers, and Analysts. You will be empowered to:

• Liaise directly with client teams, providing guidance and support.
• Create event management policies for internal services and client distribution solutions.
• Provide high-level functional system analysis to support client requirements.
• Maintain operational tooling in line with service delivery commitments.
• Undertake project tasks and liaise with internal and external Project Managers.
• Develop your capabilities through training, certifications, and hands-on experience.
• Produce technical documentation and architectural diagrams.
• Build and maintain operational dashboards to support service monitoring and reporting.

Skills and Experience

You will bring experience of enterprise tooling and a strong technical foundation, ideally supported by relevant certifications. Skills and experience include:

• Proven experience with enterprise-level tooling and relevant certifications.
• Experience managing tooling platforms such as BMC TrueSight, BMC Discovery, and Splunk.
• Agent deployment and management.
• Product installation and customisation.
• SNMP MIB management.
• Experience working in Windows, AIX, and Linux environments.
• Knowledge of Scripting languages including Python and PowerShell.
• Familiarity with monitoring tools such as Zabbix, Nagios, HP Openview, SolarWinds, IBM Tivoli Monitoring, and IBM Tivoli Netcool.
• Strong understanding of networking concepts and protocols.
• Experience creating scripts for automation and system integration (eg, REST APIs).

Must have these top 3 skills

• BMC TrueSight Orchestration
• Splunk
• Event Management

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Senior SOC SIEM Content Engineer
Hybrid: Hemel Hempstead (1–2 days a week on site)
Clearance: Willing and able to get DV clearance

Senior SOC SIEM Content Engineer to join and large expanding SOC team supporting some of the most high-profile defence clients out there. The Senior SIEM Engineer will play a key role in the business building and tuning SIEM content, covering rules, dashboards and reports.
If you’re strong technically, know your way around SIEMs and want to use your skills to the full across multiple customers and projects, this SIEM Engineer role could be the move you’ve been looking for.

What you’ll be doing

Building, tuning and looking after SIEM content such as rules, dashboards, and reports, making sure threats don’t get missed.
Keeping an eye on the data, spotting issues early and helping us respond quickly.
Working side by side with Analysts, Architects, PMs and Engineers to make sure the SIEM content hits the mark.
Bringing the latest threat intel, vulnerabilities and attack methods into our set-up.
Helping to shape and maintain security standards and procedures.
What you’ll bring

Solid hands-on experience with SIEM tools like Splunk, Sentinel or QRadar.
A good grip on security best practices and standards (ISO 27001/27002, PCI DSS).
Familiarity with frameworks such as NIST, ISO and CIS.
Comfortable scripting in Python, PowerShell and regex.
The ability to work across multiple projects and still keep the detail sharp.
This is a SIEM Content Engineer role where you’ll actually see the difference your work makes. A hybrid set-up gives you a mix of home and on-site time, and you’ll be part of a team that’s genuinely expanding, not replacing.

If you are interested please apply ASAP. The People Network is an employment agency and will respond to all applicants within three - five working days. If you do not hear within these timescales please feel free to get in touch

Cyber Security Consultant / Security Assurance SME

Summer-Browning Associates is currently supporting our central government client, who is seeking a Cyber Security Consultant for an initial 6 assignments with the option to extend.

Location: London / Milton Keynes / Hybrid / Remote

The ideal candidate will have an active Security clearance and a strong background in Cyber Security Assurance within a high-threat government environment.

Skills and experience.

Experience in producing GovAssure and Secure-By-Design assessments, including Risk Assessment Papers, Risk Treatment Plans, Risk Business Cases, and Security Management Plans.
Knowledge and experience with security architecture and Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) tools, such as Splunk, Defender, Sentinel, ELK, and Tenable Threat Modelling System solutions.
Extensive understanding of cybersecurity threats, attack vectors, vulnerabilities, and security controls.
Demonstrable knowledge of cybersecurity frameworks and standards, including the NCSC Cyber Assessment Framework, ISO 27001, NIST, COBIT, as well as SABSA and TOGAF.
Experience in risk and threat modelling within high-threat government environments.
Preferred Qualifications: Industry certifications such as CompTIA Security+, CISSP, CISM, CEH, or GIAC are highly desirable

Role Title: NAC Resolver

Duration: contract to run until 31/05/2027

Location: Knutsford, hybrid 3 days per week onsite

Rate: up to £424.12 p/d Umbrella inside IR35

Role purpose / summary

The NAC Resolver L2.5 will support network access control operations, troubleshoot NAC‑related issues, perform deep analysis, and assist with incident, problem, and change management activities. The role requires strong hands‑on experience with Forescout and Cisco technologies.

Work Schedule:

24×5 support
3 shifts per day
Weekend availability for change deployments

Skills & Eligibility Requirements:

5+ years in IT Service Management (Incident, Problem, Change, Vendor
5+ Management)

Certifications:

Mandatory: CCNA
Preferred: CCNP (certified or trained)
Required: FSCP certified (Forescout)

If not certified but you clear the interview, you MUST ensure FSCP certification within 6 months. The client will not cover certification costs.

Technical Skills:

Hands‑on configuration and deployment of Forescout NAC Deep knowledge of:

Network security
Threat detection
Risk mitigation
Network Access Control

Troubleshooting experience with Cisco and other OEM network devices Experience with:

Forescout Enterprise Manager & appliances Broadcom Spectrum (monitoring)

Tools Knowledge:

Experience with some or all of the following:

Splunk, Essas, Cisco ISE, Cisco Prime, NES (Routers, Switches, Wireless Controllers, Firewalls, ACI), NetRequest, CyberArk, DX NetOps, Ansible, SPDW, MS Office, ServiceNow, Jira.

Process Knowledge:

Strong understanding of ITIL
Ability in deep troubleshooting, remediation, and cross‑tool analysis

Key Responsibilities:

Resolve NAC‑related incidents and requests at L2.5 level Perform deep troubleshooting and cross‑tool analysis Support change, incident, and problem management activities Assist with NAC policy enforcement using Forescout Monitor and troubleshoot using various network/security tools Support weekend deployments when required

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

Overview
We are seeking an experienced Security Purple Team Lead to support a leading financial services organisation in enhancing its advanced threat defence capability. This contract role will focus on driving collaboration between Red and Blue teams, executing adversary simulation exercises, and improving detection and response effectiveness across a complex, regulated environment. The role will also play a key part in integrating AI-driven security techniques into threat detection, hunting, and response strategies.

Key Responsibilities
Lead and deliver Purple Team engagements, aligning offensive and defensive security capabilities
Design and execute adversary simulation exercises mapped to MITRE ATT&CK
Translate Red Team findings into enhanced detection use cases, controls, and playbooks
Partner with SOC, Threat Intelligence, and Incident Response teams to improve detection and response maturity
Develop and optimise SIEM/XDR detection rules and threat hunting capabilities
Apply AI/ML techniques to improve threat detection, anomaly identification, and response automation
Provide expertise in securing AI/LLM environments, including identifying emerging risks such as prompt injection and model abuse
Deliver clear reporting and metrics to demonstrate improvements in security posture
Support regulatory, audit, and risk requirements within a financial services context
Mentor internal teams and uplift Purple Team capability

Key Skills & Experience
Proven experience in a Purple Team, Red Team, or advanced Blue Team role within enterprise environments
Strong knowledge of MITRE ATT&CK, adversary simulation, and detection engineering
Hands-on experience with SIEM and EDR/XDR platforms such as Splunk, Microsoft Sentinel, or Elastic
Experience in threat hunting, incident response, and security operations
Exposure to cloud security across AWS, Azure, or GCP

AI & Emerging Technology Experience (Desirable)
Practical experience applying AI/ML in cybersecurity, including behavioural analytics and anomaly detection
Understanding of AI/LLM security risks and appropriate controls
Experience with AI-assisted SOC or security tooling

Domain Experience
Strong background within banking or financial services
Understanding of regulatory frameworks, operational resilience, and risk management
Experience working in highly regulated, complex environments

Certifications
Relevant certifications such as OSCP, Crest, GIAC, CISSP or equivalent experience

Key Deliverables
Successful execution of Purple Team exercises with measurable improvements in detection coverage
Enhanced threat detection use cases and response playbooks
Improved SOC effectiveness and threat hunting capability
Clear reporting and metrics demonstrating security uplift
Integration of AI-driven approaches into security operations

Why This Role
Opportunity to work on a cutting-edge Purple Team programme within a Tier 1 financial environment
Exposure to AI-driven cybersecurity innovation
High-impact role with visibility across security leadership and engineering teams
Immediate start on a critical security transformation initiative

Job Title:Splunk Enterprise and ITSI Expert
Location: London
Salary/Rate: 415
Start Date: 06/04/2026
Job Type: Contract

Company Introduction
One of the world’s largest banking and financial services organisations, operating across more than 60 countries and territories. With a strong focus on digital transformation, innovation, and resilient infrastructure

Job Responsibilities/Objectives
1.Design, deploy, and operate Splunk Enterprise and ITSI within hybrid Kubernetes and OpenShift environments
2.Onboard and manage large-scale data ingestion using HEC, Universal Forwarders, and Deployment Serve
3.Align data models to CIM standards and implement RBAC, retention policies, and cost controls
4.Develop ITSI service decompositions, KPIs, thresholds, NEAP policies, and service health scorin

Required Skills/Experience
1.Strong expertise in Splunk Enterprise including SPL, CIM, RBAC, indexing strategies, and performance tuning
2.Hands-on experience with Splunk ITSI including service trees, KPIs, thresholds, and visualisation tools
3.Deep understanding of Kubernetes and OpenShift observability including cluster metrics, logs, and event correlation
4.Experience with modern data pipelines and telemetry tools such as OpenTelemetry, Prometheus, Fluentd/Fluent Bit, Vector, and Kafka

Desirable Skills/Experience1.Candidates should be comfortable working in large-scale enterprise environments with complex infrastructure
2.The position requires onsite presence in London three days per week
3.This role requires candidates to work via PAYE through an umbrella company
4.Proven ability to implement automation, integrations, and operational workflows across monitoring and incident management tools

If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply now with your updated CV in Microsoft Word/PDF format.

Disclaimer
Notwithstanding any guidelines given to level of experience sought, we will consider candidates from outside this range if they can demonstrate the necessary competencies.
Square One is acting as both an employment agency and an employment business, and is an equal opportunities recruitment business. Square One embraces diversity and will treat everyone equally. Please see our website for our full diversity statement.

Role Title: NAC Resolver

Duration: contract to run until 31/05/2027

Location: Knutsford, hybrid 3 days per week onsite

Rate: up to £424.12 p/d Umbrella inside IR35

Role purpose/summary

The NAC Resolver L2.5 will support network access control operations, troubleshoot NAC-related issues, perform deep analysis, and assist with incident, problem, and change management activities. The role requires strong hands-on experience with Forescout and Cisco technologies.

Work Schedule:

• 24×5 support
• 3 shifts per day
• Weekend availability for change deployments

Skills & Eligibility Requirements:

• 5+ years in IT Service Management (Incident, Problem, Change, Vendor
• 5+ Management)

Certifications:

• Mandatory: CCNA
• Preferred: CCNP (certified or trained)
• Required: FSCP certified (Forescout)

If not certified but you clear the interview, you MUST ensure FSCP certification within 6 months. The client will not cover certification costs.

Technical Skills:

Hands-on configuration and deployment of Forescout NAC Deep knowledge of:

• Network security
• Threat detection
• Risk mitigation
• Network Access Control

Troubleshooting experience with Cisco and other OEM network devices Experience with:

• Forescout Enterprise Manager & appliances Broadcom Spectrum (monitoring)

Tools Knowledge:

Experience with some or all of the following:

• Splunk, Essas, Cisco ISE, Cisco Prime, NES (Routers, Switches, Wireless Controllers, Firewalls, ACI), NetRequest, CyberArk, DX NetOps, Ansible, SPDW, MS Office, ServiceNow, Jira.

Process Knowledge:

• Strong understanding of ITIL
• Ability in deep troubleshooting, remediation, and cross-tool analysis

Key Responsibilities:

Resolve NAC-related incidents and requests at L2.5 level Perform deep troubleshooting and cross-tool analysis Support change, incident, and problem management activities Assist with NAC policy enforcement using Forescout Monitor and troubleshoot using various network/security tools Support weekend deployments when required

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!

Product Owner - Network & Security Engineering

Role Purpose
We’re looking for a Product Owner to take end‑to‑end ownership of a key component area within our engineering pod-such as segmentation, NAC, DDI, egress, SIEM detections, or runbook automation. In this role, you will refine epics into clear, testable stories, manage cross‑tower dependencies, and keep delivery flowing smoothly from idea through to production.

Key Responsibilities

Story Elaboration & Delivery Readiness
Translate risk/controls, architectural designs, and technical artefacts into high‑quality user stories.
Define and enforce Definition of Ready (DoR) and Definition of Done (DoD).
Orchestrate user acceptance testing and ensure stories meet required quality standards.Dependency Management

Maintain a live dependency map across networks, identity, endpoint, SOC, and service management.
Coordinate sequencing and negotiate priorities to remove blockers and maintain flow.
Change Enablement

Co‑create standard change models, evidence packs, and supporting artefacts with Tech Leads.
Ensure post‑incident review (PIR) actions are accurately captured and fed into the backlog.
Reporting & Stakeholder Engagement

Track and visualise delivery progress (e.g., burn‑up charts, control coverage, throughput).
Maintain a strong feedback loop with the Key Product Owner, keeping them informed on value, risks, and priorities.
Must‑Have Skills & Experience

Experienced as a Product Owner or Business Analyst within network/security environments.
Strong story‑writing discipline and excellent backlog hygiene.
Comfortable working with technical configuration and policy artefacts (firewall baselines, ISE/NAC policy, DDI designs, proxy/ZTNA, SIEM rules).
Fluent in ITIL change processes and familiar with ServiceNow request/change models.
Preferred Certifications

PSPO or CSPO
ITIL 4 Foundation
Vendor fundamentals in one or more stacks (Cisco, Zscaler, Fortinet, Splunk, Infoblox, Forescout)

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Site Reliability Engineer / SRE Manchester City Centre / Hybrid £55k - £65k DOE + Bonus We are working with a leading Tech Brand in Manchester who operate with a large and mature in-house engineering function responsible for a platform used by Millions of consumers, daily. It is a company that takes its technology seriously, with mission-critical systems that need to perform reliably at all times. They are looking for a Site Reliability Engineer to join a well-funded, settled SRE team, working across multiple engineering squads to build tooling and automation, improve observability practices and drive a culture of continuous improvement. It's a great opportunity to do genuinely impactful work within a business that invests heavily in its people and its technology. Our ideal SRE / Platform Engineer will have a Software Development background and around 5 years+ commercial experience in a similar role. Key requirements: A software development background, with commercial experience writing and contributing to production code Strong SRE knowledge across SLIs, SLOs and reliability frameworks Hands-on experience with Splunk, New Relic, Grafana etc Experience with IaC tools including Ansible or Terraform Background in a large-scale, 24/7 enterprise environment Interest in Platform Engineering and modern observability practices If you're a passionate SRE looking for a step up into a well-resourced, fast-paced environment, apply now. Keywords: Site Reliability Engineer, SRE, Observability, OpenTelemetry, Grafana, Splunk, New Relic, PagerDuty, Python, JavaScript, Ansible, Terraform, IaC, Platform Engineering, SLI, SLO, DevOps, Incident Management, Shell Scripting TPBN1\_UKTJ

C# Senior Software Developer My client is seeking a talented C# Senior Softwar Developer to join their Preston-based team. This role offers an exciting opportunity to lead projects, mentor junior developers, and work on high-impact, secure banking solutions. You will be a key contributor to web portal and API development, ensuring performance, security, and reliability in a dynamic environment.

This role is ideal for developers with strong technical expertise who are looking to grow into leadership or team management responsibilities.

Key Responsibilities Develop and maintain web portals using ASP.NET MVC / .NET Core

Design and integrate REST APIs with internal and third-party services

Implement secure authentication mechanisms (JWT, OAuth2, API Keys)

Connect applications to relational databases using Entity Framework Core (DbContext, LINQ, Migrations)

Debug and trace request flows from UI ? Controller ? API ? Database ? Response

Maintain and publish API documentation via Swagger / OpenAPI

Ensure API security, reliability, and performance (error handling, retry logic, logging, timeouts, CORS)

Collaborate with database, infrastructure, and QA teams for portal and API releases

Participate in code reviews, version control, and CI/CD deployment workflows

Required Technical Skills C# (strong proficiency)

ASP.NET MVC or .NET Core Web API

MVC concepts: Routing, Controllers, Filters, Middleware, Model Binding, Dependency Injection

Entity Framework Core (DbContext, DbSet, OnModelCreating, LINQ) and ADO.NET/Raw SQL experience

MS SQL Server or MySQL database experience

HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript

REST API expertise and integration (HttpClient, RestSharp, JSON serialization/deserialization, CORS, HTTPS, API security)

Git version control and CI/CD workflows (Azure DevOps, GitLab CI preferred)

Hosting experience with IIS or Kestrel

Docker basics (preferred but not mandatory)

Preferred/Bonus Skills Experience with fintech or payments API integration

Cloud services (Azure, AWS) hosting basics

Webhooks and event-based APIs

Structured logging tools (Splunk, ELK, App Insights)

Performance optimization and API rate-handling

Why Join My Client Be part of a pioneering fintech/secure banking technology company

Opportunity to mentor and lead junior developers

Work in a supportive, collaborative, and technically driven environment

Gain experience in high-security, mission-critical software projects

Interested? Please Click Apply Now!C# Senior Software Developer

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My client is seeking a talented C# Senior Softwar Developer to join their Preston-based team. This role offers an exciting opportunity to lead projects, mentor junior developers, and work on high-impact, secure banking solutions. You will be a key contributor to web portal and API development, ensuring performance, security, and reliability in a dynamic environment.

This role is ideal for developers with strong technical expertise who are looking to grow into leadership or team management responsibilities.

Key Responsibilities

Develop and maintain web portals using ASP.NET MVC / .NET Core

Design and integrate REST APIs with internal and third-party services

Implement secure authentication mechanisms (JWT, OAuth2, API Keys)

Connect applications to relational databases using Entity Framework Core (DbContext, LINQ, Migrations)

Debug and trace request flows from UI → Controller → API → Database → Response

Maintain and publish API documentation via Swagger / OpenAPI

Ensure API security, reliability, and performance (error handling, retry logic, logging, timeouts, CORS)

Collaborate with database, infrastructure, and QA teams for portal and API releases

Participate in code reviews, version control, and CI/CD deployment workflows

Required Technical Skills

C# (strong proficiency)

ASP.NET MVC or .NET Core Web API

MVC concepts: Routing, Controllers, Filters, Middleware, Model Binding, Dependency Injection

Entity Framework Core (DbContext, DbSet, OnModelCreating, LINQ) and ADO.NET/Raw SQL experience

MS SQL Server or MySQL database experience

HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript

REST API expertise and integration (HttpClient, RestSharp, JSON serialization/deserialization, CORS, HTTPS, API security)

Git version control and CI/CD workflows (Azure DevOps, GitLab CI preferred)

Hosting experience with IIS or Kestrel

Docker basics (preferred but not mandatory)

Preferred/Bonus Skills

Experience with fintech or payments API integration

Cloud services (Azure, AWS) hosting basics

Webhooks and event-based APIs

Structured logging tools (Splunk, ELK, App Insights)

Performance optimization and API rate-handling

Why Join My Client

Be part of a pioneering fintech/secure banking technology company

Opportunity to mentor and lead junior developers

Work in a supportive, collaborative, and technically driven environment

Gain experience in high-security, mission-critical software projects

Interested? Please Click Apply Now!

C# Senior Software Developer

My client is seeking a talented C# Senior Softwar Developer to join their Preston-based team. This role offers an exciting opportunity to lead projects, mentor junior developers, and work on high-impact, secure banking solutions. You will be a key contributor to web portal and API development, ensuring performance, security, and reliability in a dynamic environment.

This role is ideal for developers with strong technical expertise who are looking to grow into leadership or team management responsibilities.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain web portals using ASP.NET MVC / .NET Core
• Design and integrate REST APIs with internal and third-party services
• Implement secure authentication mechanisms (JWT, OAuth2, API Keys)
• Connect applications to relational databases using Entity Framework Core (DbContext, LINQ, Migrations)
• Debug and trace request flows from UI Controller API Database Response
• Maintain and publish API documentation via Swagger / OpenAPI
• Ensure API security, reliability, and performance (error handling, retry logic, logging, timeouts, CORS)
• Collaborate with database, infrastructure, and QA teams for portal and API releases
• Participate in code reviews, version control, and CI/CD deployment workflows

Required Technical Skills

• C# (strong proficiency)
• ASP.NET MVC or .NET Core Web API
• MVC concepts: Routing, Controllers, Filters, Middleware, Model Binding, Dependency Injection
• Entity Framework Core (DbContext, DbSet, OnModelCreating, LINQ) and ADO.NET/Raw SQL experience
• MS SQL Server or MySQL database experience
• HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript
• REST API expertise and integration (HttpClient, RestSharp, JSON serialization/deserialization, CORS, HTTPS, API security)
• Git version control and CI/CD workflows (Azure DevOps, GitLab CI preferred)
• Hosting experience with IIS or Kestrel
• Docker basics (preferred but not mandatory)

Preferred/Bonus Skills

• Experience with fintech or payments API integration
• Cloud services (Azure, AWS) hosting basics
• Webhooks and event-based APIs
• Structured logging tools (Splunk, ELK, App Insights)
• Performance optimization and API rate-handling

Why Join My Client

• Be part of a pioneering fintech/secure banking technology company
• Opportunity to mentor and lead junior developers
• Work in a supportive, collaborative, and technically driven environment
• Gain experience in high-security, mission-critical software projects

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Cloud Security Pre-Sales Consultant - Cloud, Security, AWS, Azure
Salary: £60,000 - £65,000 (Depending on Experience)
Location: London/Hybrid (willingness to travel on-site required)

Company Overview
A forward-thinking and entrepreneurial cloud security company, partnering with major organisations and continuing to grow rapidly, is offering a brand-new opportunity for an ambitious Cloud Security Pre-Sales Consultant looking to take the next step in their career.

The Ideal Candidate
We don’t expect candidates to meet every requirement - if you have a solid foundation in cloud security and pre-sales and the drive to learn, we’d love to hear from you.

Experience
2-4 years’ experience in cloud security, pre-sales engineering, technical consulting, or security operations.
Exposure to at least one major cloud provider (Azure, AWS, or GCP), with a willingness to broaden your expertise.
Understanding of hybrid and on-premise security concepts.
Awareness of key frameworks such as ISO 27001, NIST, SOC 2, and CIS Controls.

Cloud Security Technologies & Platforms
Experience with some of the following is helpful (not all required):
Microsoft Defender for Cloud, AWS Security Hub, GuardDuty, GCP Security Command Center.
Microsoft Sentinel, AWS CloudTrail, Config, KMS, GCP Cloud Logging.
CSPM: Prisma Cloud, Wiz, Orca, Lacework, CloudGuard.
CIEM: SailPoint, Saviynt, Veza.

Identity & Access Management
Azure AD/Entra ID, AWS IAM, GCP IAM, MFA, SSO, Zero Trust principles.

Network & Infrastructure Security
Cloud-native Firewalls, WAFs, VPN, ZTNA, API security fundamentals.

Container & DevSecOps Security
Basic exposure to Kubernetes (AKS, EKS, GKE), container scanning, SAST/DAST, IaC security.

SIEM & Endpoint Security
Splunk, Microsoft Sentinel, Elastic Security, CrowdStrike, Defender XDR.

Certifications (Nice to Have, Not Essential)
Security+, CySA+, CEH, CCSP, CISM, CISSP (or working towards them).
AWS/Azure/GCP security certifications.
ISO 27001 certifications.
GIAC (GCLD, GSEC, GDSA), CKS.

What You’ll Be Doing
Supporting client engagements by shaping cloud security solution designs.
Delivering demos, presentations, and workshops with support from senior team members.
Communicating effectively with both technical and non-technical audiences.
Assisting with post-sales technical delivery where required.
Contributing to company growth by sharing ideas and collaborating across teams.

About Adecco
Adecco is acting as an Employment Agency. We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer and are on the client’s supplier list for this position.

Useful Keywords
Cloud Security, Cyber Security, Pre-Sales Consultant, Azure Security, AWS Security, GCP Security, CSPM, CIEM, IAM, Zero Trust, SIEM, XDR, Kubernetes Security, DevSecOps, ISO27001, SOC 2, Security Consultant.

DevOps Engineer Newcastle upon Tyne (Hybrid) We are looking for a talented DevOps Engineer to join a dynamic technology team based in Newcastle upon Tyne. This is a hands-on role focused on building and supporting cloud-based infrastructure and automation solutions across a variety of large-scale projects. What Youll Be Doing: Work as part of a DevOps team to deliver environments and tools that support development and testing. Automate infrastructure provisioning and system integrations using Infrastructure as Code (e.g., Terraform, CloudFormation, AWS CDK, Ansible). Configure and manage CI/CD pipelines using tools such as Jenkins, GitLab, or similar. Implement system monitoring and alerting using tools such as Prometheus, CloudWatch, Kibana, Splunk, or AppDynamics. Collaborate with development teams to integrate APIs, RESTful services, and automate testing workflows. Support Linux-based environments and scripting in languages such as Python, Bash, PowerShell, Node.js, or TypeScript. About You: Experienced in CI/CD, automation, and cloud infrastructure (AWS, Azure, or other public/private cloud). Skilled with Infrastructure as Code and deployment automation. Comfortable in Linux environments and working with scripting languages. Familiar with monitoring, logging, and observability tools. Knowledge of Agile and Lean software delivery methodologies. Confident, proactive, and able to work collaboratively within a technical team. Nice to Have: Experience leading DevOps initiatives or mentoring other engineers. Exposure to virtual network setup, performance testing, or resilience testing. Understanding of enterprise IT architecture and large-scale system design. What's In It For You: Competitive salary and benefits package. Flexible working options and hybrid arrangements. Opportunities for professional development and training. Work within a supportive, collaborative, and innovative team. Ok I'm In What's Next? Please apply with your latest CV TPBN1\_UKTJ

Our client is a leading, global professional services firm, providing a broad range of services in strategy and consulting, interactive, technology and operations, with digital capabilities across all of these services. They are current seeking to appoint a DevOps Engineer .

As a DevOps Engineer, you will be responsible for bridging the gap between software development and IT operations to accelerate delivery, automating infrastructure provisioning, CI/CD pipelines and system monitoring.

As a DevOps Engineer you will:

Be an integral part of the wider DevOps team, supporting the development and testing of features by Scrum teams.

Automate the provision of serverless integrations.

Configure tools such as Gitlab, SmartBear, SonarCube etc.

Create automated processes to apply continuous integration and continuous testing.

As a DevOps Engineer you will need:

Proven experience implementing concepts such as Continuous Integration and Continuous Deployment.

Infrastructure as a code experience (Cloudformation, AWS CDK, Terraform etc).

Competent in automated software Quality Assurance.

System monitoring experience using tools such as Cloudwatch,Kibana, Splunk etc.

Competent in at least one common scripting language.

Working knowledge of Agile and Lean Software delivery methodologies.

Knowledge of RESTful APIs, how to consume them and how to invoke / engage with them as part of DevOps pipelines and scripting.

How to stand out:

Can showcase leadership qualities and/or introducing DevOps to new projects.

Technical architecture experience

Experience defining and managing roadmaps for the implementation of DevOps in an enterprise IT organisation.

Virtual network setup and/or Functional/Performance testing experience.

Benefits:

Competitive basic salary, up to £45k DOE

25 days Annual Leave + bank holidays

Private medical

Hybrid working (3 days office, 2 days home)

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Location: Newcastle (Hybrid, 3 days a week onsite)

Salary: Up to £60,000 (depending on experience) + 10% bonus

NOTE: You must be eligible for UK Security Clearance to be considered for this opportunity.

We are recruiting for a DevOps Engineer to join a high-performing technology delivery environment in Newcastle. This is a hybrid opportunity offering exposure to large-scale, complex programmes across both private and public sector domains.

As a DevOps Engineer, you will work within a collaborative Scrum-based environment, supporting development teams by delivering scalable, automated, and resilient infrastructure solutions.

Key responsibilities:

AWS platform focus

Designing and implementing CI/CD pipelines to enable continuous integration and deployment

Automating infrastructure provisioning using Infrastructure as Code (IaC)

Configuring and maintaining DevOps tooling ecosystems

Supporting automated testing strategies including performance, security, and resilience testing

Implementing monitoring, logging, and alerting solutions

Managing Linux-based environments and cloud infrastructure

Supporting API integrations and serverless architectures

You will contribute to improving delivery velocity, reliability, and quality across engineering teams.

Required Experience

Minimum 2+ years of commercial AWS DevOps experience

Strong understanding of CI/CD principles with hands-on experience in tools such as GitLab, Jenkins, CodeBuild or similar

Commercial experience with Linux, and administering Linux-based systems

Infrastructure as Code experience using CloudFormation, AWS CDK, Terraform, or Ansible

Knowledge of monitoring and logging tools such as CloudWatch, Splunk, Prometheus, Kibana, or AppDynamics

Scripting experience in at least one language such as Python, Bash, PowerShell, Node.js, or TypeScript

Understanding of RESTful APIs and integrating them into DevOps workflows

Familiarity with Agile and Lean delivery methodologies

Desirable

Exposure to introducing DevOps practices into new or evolving projects

Experience contributing to technical design or architecture discussions

Virtual networking or performance testing experience

If you are a driven DevOps Engineer who thrives in automated, cloud-native environments and wants to work on impactful, enterprise-scale projects, apply today.

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Role Title: Event Management Consultant
Location: Hybrid - 2-3 days per week onsite in Corsham
Duration: 6 months
Rate £300 per day inside ir35

Active SC clearance required

Description

We are currently seeking an experienced Event Management Consultant to join a dynamic Hosting and Tooling Team supporting enterprise-level operational tooling and monitoring environments.

This role will involve a combination of BAU and project delivery, working alongside Engineers, Analysts, and Consultants to deliver high-quality tooling solutions for secure client environments.

Role Responsibilities

As an Event Management Consultant, you will:

• Work directly with client teams, providing technical guidance and operational support.
• Design and implement event management policies for internal services and client distribution solutions.
• Provide high-level functional system analysis to support client requirements.
• Maintain and support operational tooling platforms in line with service deliverables.
• Contribute to project delivery, collaborating with internal and external Project Managers.
• Produce technical documentation and architectural diagrams.
• Build and maintain operational dashboards to support monitoring and reporting requirements.
• Enhance automation and monitoring capabilities through Scripting and integration.

Skills & Experience

Successful candidates will demonstrate experience with enterprise monitoring platforms and infrastructure environments, including:

• Experience managing enterprise tooling such as BMC TrueSight, BMC Discovery, and Splunk (Essential)
• Agent deployment and management across large environments.
• Tool installation, configuration, and customisation.
• SNMP MIB Management.
• Experience supporting Windows, AIX, and Linux environments.
• Scripting experience with Python and/or PowerShell.

Experience with monitoring tools such as:

• Zabbix
• Nagios
• HP Openview
• Solarwinds
• IBM Tivoli Monitoring
• IBM Tivoli Netcool
• Strong understanding of networking concepts and protocols.
• Experience building automation and integrations using APIs (REST).

Advanced Splunk expertise, including:

• Rule creation and advanced logic
• Splunk Query Language (SPL)
• SQL coding
• Dashboard development

If this Event Management Consultant role is of interest apply now!

Job Title: Software Engineer (Python/AWS)
Location: Remote (Quarterly planning sessions in Bristol)
Remuneration: 600 per day (via Umbrella)
Contract Details: Fixed Term Contract, 6 months

Responsibilities:
Are you ready to take on an exciting challenge? Our client is looking for two talented Software Engineers to join their innovative team! You’ll be at the forefront of transforming existing on-premise tools to AWS cloud, ensuring that scalability, reliability, and security are at the heart of everything you do. Here’s what you’ll be diving into:

• Design, Build, and Deploy: Create high-performance, scalable software that aligns with our long-term operational goals.
• Develop Python Services: Maintain and enhance Python-based services optimized for AWS cloud environments.
• Lead Migration Efforts: Spearhead the migration of legacy tools into AWS, ensuring minimal disruption and enhanced performance.
• Automated Testing: Implement TDD and automated testing to uphold high-quality standards.
• Monitor and Analyze: Enhance performance and reliability across distributed systems to ensure operational efficiency.
• Build Automation Solutions: Develop CI/CD pipelines, configuration management, and deployments to streamline processes.
• Security Practices: Uphold robust security measures including data encryption and access control.
• Troubleshoot Complex Issues: Own root cause analysis to ensure long-term stability of systems.
• Collaborate and Guide: Work closely with cross-functional teams and support third-party partners in maintaining quality standards.
• Champion Agile Practices: Promote Scrum methodologies and drive continuous improvement within the team.

Required Skills & Experience:
We are looking for candidates who are not only skilled but also passionate about technology! You’ll need:

• Strong Python engineering capabilities (senior preferred; solid mid-level considered).
• Deep hands-on AWS experience (core services, serverless, compute, networking).
• Proven experience in migrating or modernizing legacy systems into cloud environments.
• Proficiency in test-driven development (TDD) and automated testing frameworks.
• Familiarity with Agile delivery, especially Scrum methodologies.
• A solid foundation in distributed systems, networking, and cloud infrastructure.
• Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices.
• Strong understanding of security practices and compliance frameworks (ISO27001, GDPR).
• Experience with monitoring tools (e.g., Grafana, Splunk).
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Clear communication skills to convey technical concepts effectively.

Nice-to-Have:

• Experience with other cloud providers (Azure, GCP).
• Scripting skills in Bash or PowerShell.
• Containerization and orchestration experience (Docker, Kubernetes).

Soft Skills:
We value a proactive and collaborative mindset! The ideal candidates should be:

• Delivery-focused and able to work autonomously in a remote-first environment.
• Creative problem solvers who can navigate complexity with ease.
• Committed to continuous learning and personal development.

If you’re ready to embark on this exhilarating journey and make a significant impact, apply now! Join us in shaping the future of software engineering!

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