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Job Purpose:This role is responsible for overseeing and enhancing the security of our IT systems, data, and networks. You will conduct regular security audits, assessments, and tests, and identify and resolve any vulnerabilities or breaches.You will also develop and implement security policies, procedures, and standards, and ensure compliance with the relevant laws and regulations, and train and educate employees on the best practices and awareness of IT security. Operating Environment:The role operates within the IT Services Team, The IT Services Team includes specialist staff delivering core outputs that are both external-facing and internal key enablers. Framework & Boundaries: The role is responsible for improving the quality, wellbeing and efficiency of our IT Security. The role has external-facing responsibilities and is required and authorised to act as a representative for the organisation. Key accountabilities:Monitor and Inspect: Regularly monitor the network for security threats or breaches. Policy Development: Develop and implement security policies and procedures to safeguard data and systems. Vulnerability Testing: Perform regular vulnerability testing and risk assessments to identify and mitigate security risks. Incident Response: Investigate security incidents and provide post-event analysis and recommendations. Security Tools Management: Manage and maintain firewalls, intrusion detection and prevention systems, antivirus software, and other security tools. Compliance: Ensure compliance with industry regulations and standards. Training: Train technical and non-technical employees on security protocols, procedures, and best practices. Disaster Recovery: Participate in disaster recovery planning and testing to ensure business continuity in the event of a security incident. Job impact:Risk Mitigation: Implementing robust security measures to significantly reduce the risk of data breaches, cyber-attacks, and other security incidents. Proactive Threat Management: Identifying and addressing vulnerabilities before they can be exploited, thereby enhancing the overall security posture of the organisation. Ensuring that the organisation complies with relevant laws, regulations, and industry standards (e.g., GDPR, HIPAA, PCI-DSS), thereby avoiding legal penalties and enhancing trust with stakeholders. Maintaining a state of readiness for security audits and assessments, ensuring that all security controls and measures are well-documented and effective. Developing and implementing disaster recovery plans to ensure business continuity in the event of a security incident or data loss. Efficiently managing and mitigating the impact of security incidents to minimise downtime and operational disruption. Knowledge and experience:Technical Proficiency: In-depth knowledge of network security software - Meraki Cloud, Cloudflare, Mimecast, encryption technologies, and other security hardware and software tools. Current Trends: Stay current with the latest trends in cybersecurity threats and defence strategies. Problem-Solving: Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work well under pressure. Communication: Good communication skills to effectively train employees and coordinate with other departments. Functional/technical skills: Firewall Management: Proficiency in configuring and managing firewalls to protect network boundaries. Intrusion Detection/Prevention Systems (IDS/IPS): Experience with IDS/IPS to monitor and respond to potential threats. VPNs and Remote Access: Knowledge of setting up and managing Virtual Private Networks (VPNs) and secure remote access solutions. Patch Management: Ability to manage and deploy security patches and updates to systems and applications. Endpoint Security: Experience with endpoint protection solutions, such as antivirus and anti-malware software. Proficiency in implementing and managing encryption technologies to protect data at rest and in transit.

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Safety Engineering Manager - Autonomous & AI Systems

Location: London (Hybrid - 3 days in office)

Employment Type: Permanent, Full Time

About the Company

I’m working with a rapidly expanding technology start-up at the forefront of building safety solutions for autonomous and AI-driven systems. The company’s software provides a critical “trust layer” to ensure that autonomous platforms operate safely, predictably, and meet regulatory standards across high-demand sectors like aerospace, robotics, and advanced mobility.

With secured projects and growing demand, the company is scaling quickly and looking for people who are passionate about shaping the future of autonomous systems. This is a chance to make a real impact in a fast-moving, innovative environment where you’ll have significant ownership and visibility.

The Role

This is a key leadership position, where you’ll take charge of safety engineering for their highly complex autonomy and AI assurance products. You will work directly with cross-functional teams to ensure the safety and certification of products from the ground up, playing an essential role in the delivery of safe and high-performance autonomous systems.

With this company’s rapid growth, you’ll have the opportunity to influence safety practices, define safety standards, and shape processes as the company scales. You’ll be involved in high-level decision-making and mentor the team to ensure that safety remains at the forefront of development.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead safety analyses (HAZOP, FHA, FTA, FMECA) for autonomous systems and components.
• Develop and define safety requirements, safety cases, and architectures for safety-critical systems.
• Ensure compliance with applicable safety standards and certification requirements (e.g., DO-178C, DO-254, ISO 26262, IEC 61508, and AI/robotics-specific guidelines).
• Collaborate with cross-disciplinary teams (systems, software, hardware, ML) to integrate safety considerations throughout the product lifecycle.
• Support safety reviews, audits, and certification processes, and engage with regulators and independent certification bodies.
• Continuously improve internal safety processes, tools, and standards.
• Lead, mentor, and develop junior engineers and peers in the safety engineering discipline.

Candidate Profile

• Degree (BSc/MSc/PhD) in Safety Engineering, Systems Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related discipline with a focus on safety-critical systems.
• Proven experience delivering safety-critical systems, ideally in aerospace, robotics, autonomous systems, automotive, or other regulated industries.
• Strong expertise in safety engineering methods and tools (FHA, FTA, HAZOP, FMECA, safety case development).
• Deep understanding of safety-critical software and hardware standards (DO-178C, DO-254, ISO 26262, IEC 61508).
• Familiarity with emerging safety standards for AI/robotics (ISO/IEC TR 24028, IEEE P7009) is highly advantageous.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills with the ability to make pragmatic decisions in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication skills, with experience collaborating across multidisciplinary teams.
• Comfortable in a start-up environment where you’ll need to be flexible, proactive, and ready to step up as needed.

Why Join?

• Immediate Impact: You’ll join a growing start-up in a rapidly evolving industry and play a key role in shaping safety standards for autonomous systems.
• Ownership & Visibility: This is a high-visibility role, where you’ll have direct input into the company’s safety engineering practices and influence key decisions.
• Collaborative Environment: You’ll be working with a passionate, motivated team that values ownership, curiosity, and progress.
• Hybrid Working: Flexible working with a requirement for just three days in the office.
• Growth Potential: The company is scaling quickly, so there will be opportunities to grow, take on more responsibility, and develop your career.
• Competitive Benefits: Salary sacrifice pension scheme, EV car scheme, cycle-to-work scheme, and more.

If you’re excited about safety-critical systems and want to be part of a fast-growing, high-impact company, please get in touch.

Contact Coral at DCS Engineering

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IT Centre (Europe) (ITCE) oversees and manages the secure operations of IT applications and front-end systems used in all Bank of China (BOC) branches and representative offices located within Europe and Africa. The IT Project and Service Management Department (PSD) of ITCE is primarily responsible for software project management and application services across ITCE and EMEA Branches, providing the second-line maintenance for ITCE application systems. As an Assistant System and Software Developer, you will be responsible for assisting in the delivery of all functions within the department. This is a full time permanent position.

Key responsibilities

• Develop, test, and maintain specialised application systems for branches across the Europe and Africa regions, leveraging foundational knowledge in open platform development environments
• Serve as a key resource for troubleshooting and resolving application issues, providing expert technical support and answering application-related queries
• Execute assigned technical projects while adhering to core organisational values and meeting established managerial and professional quality standards
• Assist in formulating the annual departmental IT plan, detailing specific project goals, and actively supporting the supervision and execution of the plan’s implementation
• Collaborate with various internal departments to ensure project alignment and successful achievement of overall goals established by the IT Centre
• Work closely with the department to fulfil the IT Centre’s strategic mandate, actively contributing to the department’s growth into a fully functional and highly efficient organisation
• Conduct necessary client site visits for assigned technical projects, providing essential on-site support for deployment and system integration when required
• Support the functionality and security of developed applications

Requirements

• Degree educated in Information Technology, Computing, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering or other relevant subjects
• Experience in project management
• General knowledge of banking business, products and services
• Experience in open platform development, including Java, Python and AI relevant frameworks
• Solid database programming skills
• Good analytical skills and problem solving skills
• Excellent communication skills
• Fluency in Mandarin would be advantageous
• Team player who is able to work independently

Having a presence in the UK for more than 90 years, Bank of China London Branch has been providing an excellent financial service to the market and maintain its competitive edge as an international bank operated in the UK. It has employees in over 33 countries, and it is one of the most internationalised overseas branch in the Bank of China Group. The Bank values the diversity of its employees and aims to create an inclusive environment where everyone can speak up and enjoy the equal opportunities to grow both personally and professionally.

IT Infrastructure Engineer - Hybrid Cloud

Location: Abingdon (Hybrid: 3 days on-site, 2 remote)

Start: ASAP IR35: Outside Clearance: SC

Our client is looking for an IT Infrastructure Engineer to join their Computing Division. You will deliver secure, resilient and high-performing hybrid cloud solutions while working with architects, engineers and project teams.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, implement and maintain IT infrastructure including Windows Server, Hyper-V, Active Directory and networking.
• Develop hybrid solutions integrating on-premises systems with Microsoft Azure.
• Use infrastructure-as-code tools such as PowerShell and Terraform and automation tools such as Ansible.
• Monitor and optimise system performance, availability and resilience and manage backups and disaster recovery.
• Implement security controls and ensure compliance with standards such as NIST, ISO 27001 and CAF.
• Produce documentation, runbooks and training materials and provide guidance to junior team members.
• Work closely with stakeholders to deliver reliable and innovative IT services.

Requirements:

• Experience in IT infrastructure engineering, hybrid cloud and Azure environments.
• Hands-on expertise with virtualisation, networking and Windows Server administration.
• Strong knowledge of security, compliance and operational best practice.
• Experience with infrastructure-as-code and automation frameworks.
• SC clearance and ability to work on-site in Abingdon.

Apply with an up to date version of your CV for immediate consideration.

Security Installations Engineer - Security, CCTV, Access Control

Location: London City & West End - site based.

We are looking for an experienced Security Installations Engineer to join our client’s growing team. You will be responsible for the installation and commissioning of advanced security systems such as IP CCTV, Access Control, and Entry Phone systems across multiple commercial locations in London and the West End.

What You ll Be Doing:

• Installing and commissioning various security systems on-site.
• Delivering outstanding customer service by being professional, efficient, and courteous.
• Participating in an on-call rota (approximately 5-6 times per year) with added incentives.
• Ensuring all work complies with Health & Safety standards and guidelines.
• Keeping thorough and accurate documentation for all projects.
• Potential opportunities for overtime or additional hours, if interested.
• Communicating effectively with clients and team members to ensure excellent service delivery.

What We re Looking For:

• At least 5 years’ experience in security systems installations and maintenance.
• Strong experience with CCTV, Access Control, Entry Phone, and Intruder Alarm systems.
• The ideal candidate will have experience with any of the following leading fire and security platforms; Paxton, Avigilon, Gallagher, Salto, Texecom or Hikvision.
• Possession of a CSCS or ECS card.
• A clean criminal record, as security screening is required for various projects.

Benefits

• Monthly travel costs covered (Zones 1 2)
• Company phone, tools, uniform and PPE provided
• Fully funded, role-required certifications and training
• Employee ownership scheme (eligibility after 12 months service)
• Paid on-call rota

If you have the required experience and are looking for an exciting new challenge, we encourage you to apply!

Rust Engineer | Remote (Europe) | £70-95k + Token Incentives | Backend Systems

We’re working with a Web3 infrastructure team building high performance blockchain systems and distributed infrastructure. As the ecosystem continues to scale, they are looking to bring in a Rust Engineer to help develop the Back End systems and blockchain infrastructure powering their platform.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain Back End systems and infrastructure in Rust
• Contribute to blockchain node infrastructure and protocol-level services
• Build scalable services that support high-throughput blockchain networks
• Work on distributed systems challenges including networking, concurrency, and reliability
• Improve performance, scalability, and resilience across infrastructure components
• Design and implement APIs and services used by Web3 applications and internal systems
• Collaborate with protocol, smart contract, and infrastructure teams on system architecture

Key Skills:

• Strong programming experience in Rust
• Experience building Back End infrastructure or distributed systems
• Understanding of concurrency, asynchronous systems, and performance optimisation
• Familiarity with networking protocols and scalable Back End architecture
• Interest in or experience working with blockchain or Web3 systems
• Familiarity with Solana ecosystem is a bonus

If this sounds like you, apply now for consideration.

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A specialist education technology provider supporting schools and Multi-Academy Trusts across the South-East is seeking an IT Support Engineer to be based on-site at a well-established secondary school in Surrey.

This organisation delivers modern, enterprise-grade IT infrastructure to the education sector and works closely with leadership teams to ensure reliable, secure and forward-thinking technology environments.

Location: Croydon (Site based)

Salary: £26,000 - £30,000 DOE + Bens

Contract Type: Full Time, Permanent

The Role

You will act as the dedicated on-site IT Engineer, providing day-to-day user support while administering and maintaining the school’s IT systems and network infrastructure. The schools are investing in modern technologies to support next-generation teaching, offering strong technical exposure in a progressive environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide responsive IT support to teaching and support staff

• Administer and maintain Windows Server (2019/2022/2025) environments

• Support Windows 11 devices and Microsoft 365 services

• Maintain wired and wireless networks, firewalls and filtering systems

• Troubleshoot PCs, laptops, mobile devices and AV equipment

• Keep users informed on issue resolution and system updates

Key Attributes

• Strong customer service mindset with excellent communication skills

• Logical, methodical and calm under pressure

• Comfortable supporting users at all technical levels

• Professional and personable within a school setting

• Motivated to continue learning and developing skills

Experience Required

• Experience supporting Windows 11 and Microsoft 365

• Exposure to Windows Server 2019/2022 environments

• Knowledge of networking fundamentals (wired, wireless, firewall basics)

• Experience supporting end-user hardware and AV systems

• Must live within commutable distance of Surrey-based site

• Willingness to undergo enhanced DBS clearance

IAM EngineerPermanent London 2x a weekAbout the RoleWe are exclusively partnered with a leading retail organisation who are seeking a highly skilled and security-focused Senior IAM Engineer to spearhead the evolution of our identity platforms and core infrastructure. As we transition toward a cloud-native, Entra ID-centric ecosystem, you will take full ownership of modernising our directory services and enterprise baseline.This is a pivotal role for a technical leader who excels in managing hybrid environments while strategically driving the retirement of legacy Active Directory (AD DS) in favor of Microsoft Entra ID and Intune. You will act as the technical authority for identity, ensuring all infrastructure controls are robust, compliant, and strictly aligned with Zero Trust principles.Key Responsibilities

• Identity & Access Management (IAM): Design and manage hybrid identity configurations, including domain joins, OU/GPO design, and trust relationships.
• Security Implementation: Maintain SSO, Conditional Access, MFA, and passwordless authentication strategies.
• Privileged Access: Define and oversee RBAC, PIM, and Just-in-Time (JIT) access for administrative and service accounts.
• Cloud Migration: Lead the shift from domain-joined/hybrid environments to Entra ID joined, utilizing Windows Autopilot and Intune for lifecycle management.
• Infrastructure Modernization: Replace legacy GPO-based configurations with Intune configuration profiles and security baselines.
• Legacy Decommissioning: Plan the phase-out of traditional services such as ADCS, on-prem LDAP applications, and outdated protocols like Kerberos and NTLM.
• Automation: Streamline operations by automating identity tasks using PowerShell, Microsoft Graph API, and Azure CLI.
• Governance & Compliance: Ensure all platforms meet hardening standards and assist with audit readiness for frameworks such as ISO 27001, GDPR, or PCI DSS.

What We’re Looking ForEssential Experience:

• Expertise in Microsoft Identity: Proven track record with Azure Entra ID, Active Directory, and managing hybrid-to-cloud transitions.
• Device Management: Strong proficiency in Microsoft Intune/Endpoint Manager and modern Windows device transformation.
• Security Tooling: Hands-on experience deploying PIM, SSPR, and Conditional Access in a production environment.
• Protocols: Deep understanding of authentication protocols (SAML, OIDC, OAuth2, LDAP) and their cloud-based alternatives.
• Governance: Experience with Entra ID Governance features, including Access Reviews and Lifecycle Workflows.
• Automation Skills: Proficient in scripting with PowerShell or Logic Apps to ensure scalable operations.

Desirable Experience:

• Familiarity with Microsoft Purview, Defender for Identity, or Microsoft Sentinel.
• Background in retiring legacy infrastructure like RADIUS or on-prem file shares.
• Knowledge of Zero Trust architecture and CIS/NIST compliance baselines.

Qualifications & Attributes

• Experience: 5-10 years within IAM, Windows Infrastructure, or Hybrid Cloud Operations.
• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Cyber Security, or equivalent professional experience.
• Certifications (Preferred): Microsoft SC-300, SC-100, MD-102, or AZ-104.
• Soft Skills: An analytical mindset with the ability to lead transformational projects and collaborate effectively across Security and DevOps teams.

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12-month Contract
Fully Remote
450 - 485 p/day, Inside IR35

We’re recruiting on behalf of a global IT Services Provider who are looking for a Linux Engineer to support Red Hat Enterprise Linux administration.

Key responsibilities:

• Building and configuring Red Hat Enterprise Linux environments
• Building and configuring Linux servers and Apache, including testing network connectivity
• Supporting core Linux administration activities across the estate
• Performing system updates, patching, and basic hardening
• Supporting core Linux administration and virtual machine provisioning

Required experience:

• Proven experience working as a Linux Engineer
• Strong Red Hat Enterprise Linux administration experience
• Proven ability to build and configure Linux servers and Apache
• Knowledge of Ansible and automation principles (desirable)
• Awareness of MariaDB, MySQL, VMware and networking (including NGINX/load balancing)

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SAP Business One Consultant - Outside IR35 Remote

We are seeking an experienced SAP Business One Consultant to lead and own the end-to-end implementation of SAP Business One for a growing organisation. The customer is planning to migrate SAP Business One and associated data from their current third-party host into their own Microsoft Azure environment, bringing the solution fully in-house.

The SAP Business One Consultant requires a hands-on, technical consultant who is comfortable taking full ownership of the implementation, working closely with stakeholders, and ensuring the solution is delivered to meet business needs.

SAP Business One Consultant’s Responsibilities

• Own and deliver the full SAP Business One implementation lifecycle, from design through to go-live and post-implementation support
• Act as the technical lead for SAP Business One, including configuration, customisation, and integration
• Work closely with business stakeholders to gather requirements and translate them into effective SAP B1 solutions
• Ensure best practice implementation aligned with business processes
• Provide technical guidance, troubleshooting, and knowledge transfer to internal teams
• Support deployment within an Azure Cloud environment
• Integrate and manage identity and access considerations using Microsoft Entra ID

SAP Business One Consultant’s Required Skills & Experience

• Proven experience delivering SAP Business One implementations end-to-end
• Strong technical expertise in SAP Business One configuration and customisation
• Ability to work autonomously and take full ownership of project delivery
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
• Experience working in Azure Cloud environments (highly desirable)
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD) and identity management (highly desirable)

If you are interested in the SAP Business One Consultant role, apply now to speak with VIQU IT in confidence. Or reach out to Phoebe Thompson via the VIQU IT website.

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3rd Line Infrastructure Engineer (DV Cleared)

• Location: London, on-site
• Clearance: DV Cleared (active)
• Rate: £650 per day (inside IR35)
• Start Date: ASAP - 6 months minimum

We are seeking a DV Cleared 3rd Line Infrastructure Engineer to join our team in London. This role involves working closely with our 3rd Line and Engineering teams to support a high-profile user community. The successful candidate will receive training on legacy infrastructure and will play a key role in maintaining and enhancing our system capabilities.

Day-to-day of the role:

• Assist in the management and support of Microsoft Windows Server environments from 2003 to 2022.
• Handle Active Directory configurations and Group Policy management.
• Manage DNS, WINS, and DHCP services along with PKI Services.
• Oversee SMTP Proxy Servicing and firewall management and controls.
• Support DFS, HA, Clustering, SOFS, and various virtualisation technologies including RDS, VMWare, vCenter, ESXI, vMotion, HyperV, and VMM Terminal Services.
• Work with MS Cloud services including Exchange, Storage, and Shares App serviced.
• Deploy and manage Citrix environments incorporating PVSMCS and APP-v with Citrix StoreFront.
• Utilise PowerShell scripting for automation and configuration, and manage MBAM/BitLocker/VPN.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Proficient with Microsoft Windows Server .
• Mandatory: Storage (NASSAN or Dell as well as Netapp); Red Hat; PKI and HSM knowledge.
• Strong experience in Active Directory and Group Policy.
• Skilled in DNS, WINS, DHCP, PKI Services, SMTP Proxy Servicing, and firewall management.
• Experience with DFS, HA, Clustering, SOFS, RDS, VMWare, vCenter, ESXI, vMotion, HyperV, VMM Terminal Services.
• Familiarity with MS Cloud services, Citrix deployments, and APP-v.
• Proficient in PowerShell scripting, MBAM/BitLocker/VPN.

Desirable Skills:

• Experience with HyperV, Azure, and Google Cloud.
• Desirable: Microsoft / Citrix / VMWare certifications and a wider understanding of client or midrange OSes, networking, and security.
• Knowledge of server technologies like HP BladeSystem, cloud management technologies like HP Cloud Service Automation, and system configuration technologies like HP Server Automation.
• Familiarity with security policy enforcement products like Symantec Datacentre Security.
• Understanding of Virtualisation and Container technologies, and design of large, complex systems.
• Client engagement skills and technical breadth and depth.

Employer description:

The Royal College of Physicians (RCP) is a professional membership body for hospital doctors, with over 40,000 members in the UK and internationally. Founded in 1518, we work to improve patient care and reduce illness through education, influence and collaboration.

We are committed to creating an inclusive, supportive workplace where our values - taking care, learning and being collaborative - guide everything we do.

About the role:

You will join our IT Services team and provide first-line support to colleagues across the organisation. This is an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on experience while working towards a recognised apprenticeship qualification.

Responsibilities:

• Providing initial triage of service requests and identifying the appropriate IT resources
• Logging, monitoring and tracking incidents through the call management system
• Providing first-line resolution for hardware, software and application issues
• Escalating incidents and service requests in line with service level agreements
• Keeping users informed of progress and ensuring excellent customer service
• Supporting desktop hardware, operating systems and business applications
• Assisting with desktop asset management
• Contributing to service improvement by analysing call trends and identifying recurring issues
• Adhering to IT policies, information security standards and health and safety requirements
• Supporting the wider work of the IT Services department where required

You will work both independently and as part of a team, communicating with users via telephone, face-to-face, Microsoft Teams and the call logging system. Full support and mentoring will be provided by experienced Desktop Support Analysts and the IT Service Manager.

Desirable skills:

• Good communication skills (verbal and written)
• Strong customer service skills
• Basic understanding of Microsoft Windows
• Awareness of Microsoft 365 applications
• Problem-solving ability
• Organisational skills and attention to detail
• Basic understanding of computer hardware components
• Interest in IT systems and emerging technologies
• Positive, “can-do” attitude
• Enthusiastic and keen to learn
• Self-motivated and proactive
• Team player
• Reliable and responsible
• Curious and innovative mindset
• Committed to continuous professional development
• Able to demonstrate professionalism and appropriate workplace behaviours

Entry requirements:

• 3 GCSEs (or equivalent) at grades 4+ (A-C) in any subject
• GCSE Maths and English (or equivalents) at grades 3+ (D or above)
• Prospective apprentices must not hold an existing qualification at the same or higher level as this apprenticeship is in a similar subject

You may also have a combination of qualifications and experience which demonstrate the minimum foundation needed for the programme. In this instance you could still be considered for the programme.

If you hold international equivalents of the above qualifications, at the time of your application you must be able to provide an official document that states how your international qualifications compare to the UK qualifications.

For more information please visit the UK ENIC website.

Working hours: 35 hours a week. Standard working hours are on a rota to cover between 8am and 6pm, Monday to Friday.

Benefits:

• Staff discounts on cinema tickets and high street brands
• Professional development and training opportunities
• Cycle to work and corporate eye care schemes
• Life assurance and occupational health support
• Employee assistance programme providing 24/7 support
• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay

Future prospects:

This apprenticeship provides a strong foundation for a long-term career in IT. On successful completion, there may be opportunities to apply for permanent roles within the IT Services team, subject to performance and organisational needs.

Potential career pathways include:

• Desktop Support Analyst
• IT Support Technician
• Application Support Analyst
• Infrastructure or Systems Administrator

You will gain valuable experience within a respected national organisation, developing both technical expertise and professional skills to support future career progression.

About QA:

Our apprenticeships are the perfect way to gain new skills, earn while you learn, and launch yourself into an exciting future. With over 50,000 successful apprenticeship graduates, we’re a top 50 training provider, dedicated to helping you succeed.

Interested? Apply now!

Please be advised that this advert may close prior to the closing date stated above if a high number of applications are received. If you are interested in this vacancy please apply below as soon as possible.

Flight Software Engineer - Robotics & Autonomous Systems

Up to £65,000 + Excellent Benefits Full-Time Permanent(Anonymous Client - Cutting-Edge Robotics Start-Up)

Are you excited by the challenge of building safety-critical software for next-generation autonomous systems?Our clientm, an innovative, fast-growing robotics start-up, is seeking a Flight Software Engineer to help develop advanced assurance and autonomy systems used across AI-enabled robotic platforms.

This is an opportunity to work on genuinely groundbreaking technology within a mission-driven organisation shaping the future of autonomous safety.

The Role

As a Flight Software Engineer, you will design and build core robotics software components that enable safe, predictable, and high-performance operation of autonomous systems. You’ll work across perception, planning, control, and decision-making, collaborating with experts in embedded engineering, AI/ML, and systems architecture.

You will play a key role in developing software that meets the highest safety standards,rigorously tested, deeply validated, and engineered for real-world, high-stakes applications.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop robotic software algorithms for perception, planning, control, and decision-making across the autonomy stack.
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to integrate components into complex robotic systems.
• Conduct robust testing, optimisation, and validation to meet strict safety and performance requirements.
• Improve development processes, tools, and methodologies to support high-reliability robotics engineering.
• Stay up to date with the latest advances in robotics software and apply innovative techniques to production systems.
• Mentor junior engineers and support team growth.

Skills & Experience

• Degree in Computer Science, Robotics, Aerospace, Electrical Engineering, or related field.
• Proven experience developing software for robotics or autonomous systems, ideally safety-critical or mission-critical.
• Strong proficiency in C/C++ and Python, with hands-on experience in robotics frameworks (e.g. ROS, Gazebo, MoveIt).
• Strong understanding of algorithms in perception, motion planning, control, and decision-making.
• Experience with development practices such as Agile, CI/CD, TDD.
• Knowledge of safety-critical standards (e.g. DO-178C, ISO 26262, IEC 61508) is beneficial.
• Excellent debugging, problem-solving, communication, and teamwork skills.
• Ability to obtain UK Security Clearance (SC).

Working Culture

This role suits someone who enjoys the pace and ownership of a start-up environment. You’ll thrive if you:

• Love solving complex technical challenges
• Enjoy working collaboratively and adapting quickly
• Are comfortable wearing multiple hats as the company scales
• Embrace responsibility and want to help build something from the ground up
• Can commit to occasional extended hours during key phases - not as standard, but because progress matters

Benefits

• Salary sacrifice pension with 5% company match
• Generous holiday allowance
• EV car scheme
• Cycle to Work
• More benefits planned as the business continues to scale

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Security Engineer - SIEM, KQL- sought by investment bank based in London.

Inside IR35 - 3 days a week on-site Key Responsibilities

• SIEM Management & Optimization:

• Design, implement, and maintain Microsoft Sentinel workspaces, connectors, analytics rules, and playbooks

• Develop advanced KQL queries for threat hunting and reporting

• Optimize SIEM performance, cost, and data retention policies

• Troubleshoot log ingestion and parsing issues

• Log Source Integration:

• Onboard and configure critical log sources (AD, firewalls, servers, cloud infrastructure)

• Manage event collection and forwarding infrastructure

• Implement data filtering and custom log parsing

• Threat Detection & Use Case Development:

• Develop and refine detection rules based on threat intelligence and attack patterns

• Continuously improve detection efficacy and reduce false positives

• Security Monitoring & Incident Response:

• Monitor systems for anomalies and malicious activity

• Contribute to threat hunting and incident response playbooks

• Provide expert guidance on securing applications and infrastructure

• Security Advisory & Innovation:

• Support PoCs for new security tools

• Help define and measure control effectiveness

• Required Skills & Experience

  • Certifications: AZ-500, SC-200, SC-900, CompTIA Security+, CISSP, GCIA, GCIH, GCFA, CCSP
  • Experience with SOAR playbooks, YARA rules, STIX, and YAML
  • Participation in red/purple team exercises.
  • Please apply within for further details - Alex ReederHarvey Nash
• • 3+ years in a Security Engineer, SOC Analyst, or similar role
  • Hands-on experience with Microsoft Sentinel and KQL
  • Strong knowledge of Active Directory, Windows/Linux systems, and cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, GCP)
  • Proficiency in scripting (PowerShell, Python)
  • Familiarity with security frameworks (MITRE ATT&CK, NIST, Kill Chain)
  • Experience with EDR, DLP, Proxy, and SEG toolsDesirable Qualifications

• Certifications: AZ-500, SC-200, SC-900, CompTIA Security+, CISSP, GCIA, GCIH, GCFA, CCSP

• Experience with SOAR playbooks, YARA rules, STIX, and YAML

• Participation in red/purple team exercises.

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Role: Senior IT Support Engineer

Location: Oxford Circus, Central London

Salary: £45,000 - £50,000 Plus 28 Days Holiday, Paid Certifications/Qualifications, Healthcare, Hybrid Working and more!

A leading, accredited MSP in Central London with a highly skilled Service Desk are looking for a Senior IT Support Engineer to join their team. They support a broad client base and run a structured escalation function for P1 and P2 incidents.

You will join as a senior escalation point on the Service Desk, working closely with the Service Desk Manager, Escalations Team Leader and other senior engineers to ensure business critical issues are resolved quickly and properly.

This is a hands-on 3rd line role, with responsibility for both resolution and technical guidance to 2nd line engineers.

Key Responsibilities

• Own and resolve high priority (P1/P2) escalations

• Troubleshoot across Microsoft cloud, servers, virtualisation and networking

• Support and guide 2nd line engineers on complex issues

• Manage tickets and communication via ConnectWise

• Work with third parties and senior stakeholders to reach resolution

Core Technologies:

• Microsoft 365 including Exchange Online, SharePoint and Teams

• Microsoft Azure (IaaS, networking, identity)

• Windows Server administration and troubleshooting

• VMware and Hyper-V virtualisation platforms

• Active Directory, Group Policy and Entra ID

• Networking fundamentals including firewalls, switching and connectivity

What They’re Looking For:

• 3+ years experience in an MSP, ideally in 3rd line or senior 2nd line escalation

• Strong troubleshooting ability and calm under pressure

• Strong stakeholder communication (internal and external)

• ITSM/MSP tooling experience

St Albans

£35,000 - £45,000

Our client who is a growing MSP require an experienced IT Support Engineer. No two days will be the same, as you will work across varied technical infrastructures. You will have the opportunity to develop your skills and play a pivotal part of a customer focused support team. Our client will offer you a supportive working environment. You will be responsible for resolving 1st - 3rd line tickets end to end.

Responsibilities:

• Troubleshooting, installing, maintaining and supporting a wide range of IT systems
• Resolving 1st - 3rd line tickets
• Visit client sites and working remotely via phone, email and remote access
• Working on projects, improvements and migrations
• Support windows server, RDS, AD, Hyper-V and Azure environments
• Fully document tickets and update cases
• Manage devices via RMM and Intune

Skills:

• Proven experience of working in a similar role for an MSP
• Outstanding customer service skills
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Driving license and own car (required for client visits)
• Good knowledge of networking fundamentals
• Strong Microsoft 365 admin experience
• Windows Server, AD, Intune, Security
• Hyper V and RDS knowledge
• Excellent communication skills
• Ideally have azure depth, ConnectWise and Powershell experience

If you are an experienced IT Support Engineer and looking for a new challenge, in a role which will offer you variety, real responsibility, direct access to decision-makers, and you have a true passion for technology, we’d love to hear from you. This role is office based 5 days a week.

Due to number of applications, we will only be able to respond to candidates with the matching skills and experience.

London

£45,000 - £47,000

Our client is looking for a motivated and enthusiastic 2nd Line Support Engineer to join their growing team. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who is passionate about technology, eager to learn and thrives in a fast-paced environment. You will have strong experience with troubleshooting and resolving MAC issues. You’ll be given opportunity to achieve professional certifications within your first 6 months!

Responsibilities:

• Provide 2nd line Mac support
• Troubleshoot and resolve Mac issues
• Deliver outstanding customer service through your technical expertise
• Manage and support device and identify platforms including Addigy, Jamf, JumpCloud or Okta
• Escalate complex issues to 3rd line support where required
• Maintain accurate documentation of incidents, fixes and processes
• Continue to self-development and learning, as well as improvement of IT processes and user experience

Skills:

• Strong hands-on experience supporting Mac devices and MacOS environments
• Proven 1st/2nd line Mac experience is essential
• Experience with Addigy, Jamf, JumpCloud or Okta
• Excellent problem-solving skills
• Understanding of networking fundamentals
• Strong communication and customer service skills
• Proactive team player

If you are a Mac-focused IT professional who enjoys problem solving, learning new technologies and delivering excellent support, we’d love to hear from you. Our client offers ongoing training and development, a supportive team culture and career opportunities. This role is based in their London office 5 days a week.

Due to the number of applications, we can only respond to candidates who have matched the skills and experience needed.

HPC Systems Administrator, Assoc Manager

Salary: Competitive salary and package (Depending on level of experience)

Locations: UK, London (must be willing to travel to client sites throughout the UK on an ad hoc basis)

Salary: Competitive salary and package (Depending on level of experience)

Accenture are partnering with scaled UK AI compute pioneers to lead the charge on next-generation infrastructure for sovereign AI. To support this endeavor, we’re building a high-performance compute operations team in London.

Our work will be sensitive, secure and on the most up-to-date high density compute stacks available.

Any offer of employment is subject to satisfactory BPSS and SC security clearance which requires 5 years continuous UK address history (typically including no periods of 30 consecutive days or more spent outside of the UK) at the point of application.

Key Responsibilities:

•Design, deploy, and manage HPC infrastructures including GPU clusters and parallel computing environments.

•Support AI model training platforms by maintaining compute resources, optimizing scheduling, and ensuring compatibility with AI frameworks and libraries.

•Monitor, analyse, and fine tune performance metrics addressing bottlenecks or inefficiencies.

•Develop and maintain automation scripts and tools (e.g., PowerShell, Python, Bash) to streamline operational tasks, monitoring, and reporting.

•Document architecture, configurations, processes, and resolutions for compliance, knowledge transfer, and continuous improvement. Participate in root cause analysis (RCA) and post-incident reviews for compute or HPC-related incidents, implementing preventive measures as needed.

Required Skills:

•Expertise in an HPC environment, including GPU cluster administration (e.g., NVIDIA, AMD) and workload schedulers such as SLURM or PBS.

•Proficiency with AI model training workflows and experience supporting popular AI/ML frameworks (e.g., TensorFlow, PyTorch, CUDA). Solid understanding of networking, storage, and server platforms in both Windows and Linux environments.

•Advanced analytical, troubleshooting, and performance tuning skills, with the ability to diagnose and resolve complex compute and HPC issues.

•Experience with automation, monitoring platforms, and scripting languages (e.g., Python, PowerShell, Bash) to enhance operational efficiency.

•Strong communication and collaboration skills, with a track record of working effectively across technical and non-technical teams. Familiarity with compliance, data security, and best practices for compute and HPC environments.

Protocol Engineer | Remote (Europe) | £70-95k DOE | Rust, L1 - L2 Infrastructure

We’re working with a Web3 infrastructure team building a next-generation blockchain protocol designed to support scalable decentralised applications and financial systems.

Following continued growth in their ecosystem, they are now looking to hire a Protocol Engineer to join their core engineering team.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain core blockchain protocol components
• Contribute to node architecture, netwoking layers and system performance
• Work on distributed systems and peer-to-peer networking infrastructure
• Support development of scaling infrastructure including rollups and L2 architecture
• Collaborate with smart contract, infrastructure, and research teams across the stack

Key Skills:

• Strong programming experience in Rust, Go or C++
• Experience building distributed systems/Back End infrastructure
• Understanding of blockchain architecture and execution layers
• Familiarity with Ethereum/EVM ecosystems
• Experience working with concurrency, networking, and system optimisation

If this sounds like you, apply now for immediate consideration.

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Job Overview

The role is for a Senior Network Engineer responsible for customer on-boarding and general support as well as maintenance upgrades and projects. The ideal candidate will be part of a team responsible for managing the company’s network environment including day to day support, client onboarding and support as well as technical upgrade projects. This role requires a strong understanding of Networking concepts and protocols, excellent problem-solving abilities, and a customer-centric attitude. You will work closely with highly technical internal teams and end-users to ensure the smooth operation of the Aquis systems. This is a key role with huge scope to learn new skills.

Preferred candidates will have some previous Financial / Banking experience along with Low-Latency and Multicast. Over time, this may develop into a Team Lead or Managers role so any previous experience and the desire to head in that direction would be beneficial.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Monitor and support live Trading platforms during operational hours.

• Participate in a support rota of early/late shifts supporting exchange hours 7am - 6.30pm responding to any operational issues. Additionally, this role requires occasional evening or weekend work to deliver planned maintenance.

• Full lifecycle network upgrade projects from initial conception, racking/patching, configuration, to live infrastructure / support documentation.

• Raise and implement network or firewall changes based on tickets and requests from internal teams or external clients.

• Assist in the administration of logging and alerting services (Nagios, SolarWinds, etc).

• Ensure that all policies, procedures, and documentation are kept up to date.

• Work closely with clients from initial onboarding to on-going support and upgrades.

• Manage and support network (Cisco / Arista) and security infrastructure (FW’s, VPNs and other security infrastructure).

• Manage relationships and work with vendors to escalate issues when appropriate.

Required Skills/Experience

• 5+ years’ experience in a network support / engineering role, having achieved relevant qualifications, e.g. CCNP or similar.
• Strong proficiency in the following areas:
• Routing and switching technologies (e.g. BGP, OSPF)
• Access control list (ACLs)
• VXLAN EVPN underlay/overlay architectures
• Network monitoring and observability tools e.g., Nagios or SolarWinds
• VPNs and Firewalls (ideally on Fortinet or similar appliances)
• Packet capture and analysis
• Cisco / Arista network hardware
• IP Multicasting experience (PIM, MSDP, IGMP) highly desirable though training will be provided.
• Experience with cloud providers or virtualisation technologies (e.g. VMware) desirable
• Experience working with low latency technologies/networks a strong advantage
• Linux administration skills are a bonus, with potential to collaborate with the Linux SA team on crossover projects and support tasks.
• Ability to demonstrate sound judgement when solving problems as well as anticipating issues in advance and proposing effective solutions.
• Strong analytical and organizational skills, with passionate attention to detail and a willingness to learn new skills.
• Demonstrate strong verbal and written communication skills

Horizon Specialist - Inside IR35 - London (Hybrid)

We’re looking for an experienced Horizon Specialist to support the design, deployment, optimisation, and security hardening of a large-scale VMware Horizon environment within a secure enterprise setting.

Role Details:

Contract length: 6 months (rolling)
Daily rate: £550-£600 per day
IR35 status: Inside IR35
Location: Hybrid - London
Start date: ASAP
Clearance: SC Cleared required (DV eligible)

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead architecture across Horizon Pods and Cloud Pod Architecture
• Design and deploy UAG, App Volumes, DEM, HA/DR, and multi-site solutions
• Produce HLDs and LLDs
• Optimise Horizon performance (Blast/PCoIP) and support upgrades
• Implement security hardening across Horizon, UAG, MFA, RBAC, and certificates
• Automate Horizon tasks using PowerShell and PowerCLI
• Produce runbooks and support BAU knowledge transfer

Skills & Experience:

• Strong VMware Horizon enterprise experience
• Expertise in Pods, UAG, App Volumes, DEM, and golden image life cycle
• PowerShell automation skills
• Experience in high-security environments

Nice to Have:

• Horizon REST APIs, vGPU/GRID, RDSH apps, Workspace ONE Access
• VMware EUC certifications

This is a great opportunity to support a secure, large-scale Horizon platform within a high-profile environment.