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Our leading blue chip client is currently looking for a Backup & Recovery Specialist with strong knowledge of Dell technologies. This is a 3 months contract with strong possibility of extension. Please note that the role is remote but candidates need to be based in the UK. The role is inside IR35. Overview Experienced Backup & Recovery Specialist with advanced knowledge of enterprise data protection, backup, recovery, and retention solutions. Possesses strong technical expertise across Dell Technologies backup portfolios and associated infrastructure technologies, with the ability to engage confidently with customer application, infrastructure, database, and platform teams. Technical Expertise Data Protection and Backup Solutions * Advanced knowledge of backup and recovery concepts, architectures, and best practices. * Strong hands-on experience with PowerProtect Data Manager (PPDM), including: o Microsoft SQL Server backup and recovery o Oracle database protection o VMware virtual machine protection o PostgreSQL backup and recovery o SAP HANA data protection o File system backups o Bare Metal Recovery environments Storage and Retention Technologies * Expertise in Dell Data Domain (DD) technologies. * Experience designing and supporting Long-Term Retention (LTR) solutions. * Understanding of retention policies, compliance requirements, and recovery objectives. Legacy and Complementary Data Protection Platforms * Working knowledge of: o Dell NetWorker o Data Protection Advisor (DPA) * Experience with monitoring, reporting, performance analysis, and operational management of backup environments. Troubleshooting and Support * Strong troubleshooting and root-cause analysis skills across backup, recovery, storage, and infrastructure components. * Ability to diagnose and resolve complex issues involving: o Backup failures o Recovery operations o Network connectivity o Application integrations o Database protection workflows o Storage and retention systems Infrastructure and Networking Knowledge * Solid understanding of network fundamentals and enterprise infrastructure. * Knowledge of network protocols, connectivity requirements, firewall considerations, and data flow related to backup and recovery solutions. * Ability to assess and troubleshoot network-related impacts on data protection environments. Customer Engagement Skills * Demonstrates a strong understanding of how backup, storage, network, virtualization, and database technologies interact within enterprise environments. * Able to clearly articulate solution architecture, operational workflows, and technical dependencies to customer stakeholders. * Comfortable engaging with customer: o Application teams o Database administrators (DBAs) o Infrastructure teams o Virtualization teams o Storage and backup administrators * Capable of translating complex technical concepts into clear business and operational outcomes. Key Competencies * Backup & Recovery Architecture * PowerProtect Data Manager (PPDM) * Data Domain (DD) * Long-Term Retention (LTR) * NetWorker * Data Protection Advisor (DPA) * SQL Server * Oracle * PostgreSQL * SAP HANA * VMware * Bare Metal Recovery * Troubleshooting & Root Cause Analysis * Enterprise Networking * Customer Technical Workshops * Solution Design & Technical Consulting Ideal Candidate Characteristics * Deep technical understanding of enterprise backup and recovery technologies. * Able to independently troubleshoot complex environments. * Strong communicator who can confidently lead technical discussions with customer application and infrastructure teams. * Understands end-to-end data protection ecosystems and the interactions between applications, databases, networks, storage, virtualization, and backup platforms. LA International is an award-winning partner of choice for many of the world's most influential companies and government organisations. Holding Enhanced Government Security Accreditation, we are recognised as the European market leader in the delivery of Security Cleared talent to organisations that demand the very highest levels of security, compliance and assurance. A multiple award-winning organisation, having secured the prestigious Queens Award for Enterprise: International Trade over consecutive years. We are committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable and accessible workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. We welcome applications from all individuals, regardless of background or identity, and we encourage candidates who may not meet every listed requirement to still apply. If you require any adjustments or support during the recruitment process, please let us know and we will work with you to ensure a fair and accessible experience. Please Note: If a high volume of applications is received, only candidates shortlisted will be contacted.

Infrastructure Solutions Architect The primary role of the IT Infrastructure Solutions Architect, is to ensure all IT Infrastructure applications architecture and design, systems and software Integration, functional requirements gathering, whether from inception or enhancements, are delivered on-time, aligned to industry standards, redundant and simplified by design, as well as being delivered cost effectively, whilst ensuring project delivery meets architectural objectives. Responsible for providing hands-on design and technical leadership to the global IT and business related teams, with a solid technology background, experience in capability and data models, domain driven design for application strategy, across all phases of the software development lifecycle. Additional responsibilities include ensuring IT Infrastructure and application design are secure, reliable, and regularly reviewed. This role will also develop and enhance relationship management with key service partners, independent contractors, vendors, and suppliers. Key Responsibilities/Tasks: Lead the architecture design, and delivery towards consolidation of O365 amongst operating companies globally. Lead the architecture and design towards implementation of a robust, cost-effective disaster recovery solution for all key business applications globally. Ownership of the workflow design between core system applications and functions. Ownership of end architecture target designs with viable interim states. Ownership of data integration complexity, with an aim of simplification. Ownership of architectural and operational design and roadmap. Ensure solutions are secure by design, with minimum customisation (as needed). Support and train technical / business leads across functions, using agile decision making. Responsible for ensuring the correct technical solutions and products are chosen. Responsible for documenting the technology landscape, interfaces, and data flows. Responsible for ensuring new and modified services, occur in a planned, controlled, and timely manner, with emphasis on design and implementation concepts. Provide monthly reporting dashboard, on network security, IoT consumption, endpoint and server security, application security, including SLA and key KPI counters to the director of IT and associated stakeholders. Develop and maintain a comprehensive understanding of IT transformation related projects and programs, to ensure application of appropriate governance processes are aligned. Maintain and up to date solution architecture diagrams / workflows and documentation for all key IT programmes, projects and ongoing BAU activities. Provide timely reports to management and key stakeholders on projects progress, and risks to delivery including non-compliance issues. Collaborate with the director of IT, ensuring IT security policies & practices are adhered to within all regions and groups. Skills/Competencies Required: Microsoft / AWS architecture (recent experience) Agile methodology / delivery Experience with interacting with business and technology leaders. Experience designing physical data models (relational SQL desirable) Experience rolling our mid-large platforms from inception to production. SQL, Java, Oracle, Kubernetes exposure. Hardware and software virtualisation techniques Excellent written and verbal communication skills Prior experience in a complex IT infrastructure environment Excellent analytical abilities and innovative problem-solving skills. Excellent interpersonal skills and strong abilities to develop and enhance relationships with clients and peers. The Client is based in Central London. This is a hybrid role – 3 days per week in the office. The salary for this position circa £55K - £65K. Please do send your CV to us in Word format along with your salary and notice period.

Job Title: Senior Infrastructure Engineer Location: Liverpool City Centre HQ Salary: £50,000-£58,000 per annum depending on experience Job Type: Permanent, Full Time Here at Acorn we are looking for a passionate Senior Infrastructure Engineer to join us in Hands-on multi-disciplined technical support role within the IT infrastructure support and 3rd line escalation team. Within this team you will be supporting the Infrastructure Support Manager in driving delivery of robust, performant, resilient and recoverable infrastructure and systems, a mixture of on-premises and Azure. You will be supporting the technical development of the internal infrastructure team, maintaining infrastructure best practice and standards as well as ensuring all platforms are secure and meet all legislative compliance requirements. What you will be doing: You will be in a hands-on technical lead role within the infrastructure team, supporting the promotion of technical excellence and quality across the team and leading knowledge transfer. Use your expertise of classic infrastructure disciplines, technologies & best practices to drive the deployment and management of the on-premises infrastructure, ensuring all infrastructure assets and interfaces have appropriate monitors, alerts, backups and recovery plans in place. Although this role does not directly manage the Azure platform, it is expected that this role will manage aspects with the platform, requiring knowledge and close collaboration with the cloud platform team Use your experience to help the delivery of best-of-breed 3rd line support function, ensuring tickets and issues raised are managed efficiently and to expected quality, within SLA. Be continually aware of enhancements available within current deployed infrastructure solutions as well as any shifts in technology & enhancements benefitting the business. Work cross functionally with our Project, Development, Cloud Platform, and SecOps teams for new deployments, providing continual management and maintenance. Supporting the development of disaster recovery plans and maintaining operational resilience within the infrastructure remit. Lead technical evaluation of products within the infrastructure domain, participating in the deployment & implementation of the infrastructure technologies. Contribute to the technical design of best of breed infrastructure solutions, exploiting industry best practice. Work with the SecOps engineers to remediate any vulnerabilities identified within remit. About You: Critical Competencies: Minimum 4 years' Infrastructure experience, with minimum of 1yrs in a similar senior capacity or performing senior duties within a team of engineers with a support background. Excellent Active Directory and associated services skills Experience with broad variety of classic infrastructure disciplines & technologies; Network, Windows Server, Storage, Virtualisation, Security and Mail and associated services and functions Experience of team supervision, or mentoring would be an advantage. High level of knowledge with Office 365 suite of applications, security, and tools Excellent Microsoft Exchange skills, ideally in Hybrid solution Previous experience in designing and leading implementation of infrastructure solutions. Experience using infrastructure auto-deployment and scripting techniques; PowerShell, Ansible Experience of the development of design and documenting technical solutions Proactive and logical approach to fault identification, troubleshooting and problem solving. Working knowledge of ITIL What we are looking for: Network technologies; All LAN/WAN components, routing and protocols Windows Server and storage architecture solutions MS Exchange and messaging techniques and troubleshooting, ideally in hybrid setup An understanding of cloud computing platforms, principals, and services PowerShell or similar Scripting solutions Zero-trust solutions, VPN, SSO setup, PIM and MFA solutions Perimeter and Endpoint Security solutions, SWEG, Web Access, Anti-Malware config Microsoft Windows Server OS, updating, upgrading, Linux experience an advantage Backup & Recovery design and testing Mitigating infrastructure and operating system security vulnerabilities MS Office 365 platform support; SharePoint, OneDrive, Teams, Intune management Working within a ticket management system with SLA and KPI adherence Any certification or working experience supporting or implementing several of the infrastructure technologies listed below would be an advantage. Linux Server configuration and support MS SQL server and support Deploying and supporting cloud infrastructure, any platform an advantage Web application development techniques and tools, XML, .Net framework, and development lifecycle, to provide adequate support to the developer teams Jira helpdesk and confluence Terraform IaC deployments Remote Desktop RDS/AVD/VDI environments Supporting and securing Macbook devices IP Telephony design, implementation and/or support Please click the APPLY button to submit your CV for this role. Candidates with experience or relevant job titles of; IT Manager, Senior IT Engineer, Network Manager, Senior Infrastructure Manager, IT System Manager, Senior System Engineer, may also be considered for this role.

IT Infrastructure & Systems Manager We are seeking an experienced and highly motivated Senior IT Infrastructure Manager with at least 7 to 10 years experience to oversee, manage, and continuously improve the organization's IT infrastructure, enterprise systems, network environment, and end-user computing services. The successful candidate will ensure the availability, security, performance, and resilience of critical business systems while leading technical teams and supporting key stakeholders across the organization. This role requires a strong blend of technical expertise, leadership capability, operational excellence, and stakeholder management skills, within a complex enterprise environment that includes financial, trading, and treasury systems. Role Description The IT Infrastructure & Systems Manager is a full-time role based in London with a hybrid working arrangement, combining on-site presence with some work from home. This role is responsible for managing and maintaining the organization's core IT infrastructure, including servers, networks, storage, and cloud services. Day-to-day tasks include overseeing system administration, monitoring performance and availability, implementing security best practices, and coordinating backup and disaster recovery processes. The role involves leading and supporting IT operations, resolving complex technical issues, and ensuring that systems, applications, and services remain stable and secure. The IT Infrastructure & Systems Manager will collaborate with internal stakeholders, manage vendors and service providers, contribute to IT strategy and roadmaps, and document procedures, standards, and configuration changes. Qualifications Strong foundation in Information Technology and IT Operations, including infrastructure design, capacity planning, and service management. Hands-on experience with System Administration and Troubleshooting across Windows and/or Linux environments, virtualization, and cloud platforms. Proficiency in Network Security, including firewalls, VPNs, endpoint protection, access control, and security monitoring. Proven ability to manage IT projects, prioritize tasks, and deliver improvements on time and within scope. Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical audiences. Experience leading or mentoring IT team members or support staff is highly desirable. Relevant certifications (e.g., ITIL, Microsoft, Cisco, CompTIA, or cloud certifications) are an advantage. Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience. Infrastructure & Systems Management Administer, maintain, and optimize Windows and Linux server environments. Manage VMware virtualized infrastructure (vSphere 8 and above). Oversee enterprise backup and disaster recovery solutions using Veeam Backup & Replication. Manage Veeam ONE monitoring and Veeam Recovery Orchestrator (VRO) environments. Administer endpoint security and encryption solutions, including Symantec Endpoint Protection (SEP) and Symantec Endpoint Encryption (SEE). Support endpoint DLP, SIEM, and security monitoring tools (e.g., Splunk, Tenable). Manage patching processes using ManageEngine Patch Manager Plus. Support Microsoft 365 services and related cloud technologies. In depth understanding of Cyber security Monitor system performance, capacity, availability, and infrastructure health. Ensure compliance with IT governance, security policies, and operational standards. End-User Computing Support Provide advanced desktop, laptop, printer, Mobile device (iOS) and branch office IT support. Deliver AV support for meeting rooms, conferencing, presentations, and collaboration systems. Manage OS deployment, imaging, image creation, maintenance, and software packaging. Administer Active Directory (AD), Group Policy Objects (GPOs) and user provisioning and NTFS permissions. Support Microsoft 365 applications including Outlook, Teams, OneDrive, and SharePoint. Resolve technical incidents and service requests in line with agreed SLAs. Enterprise Applications & Financial Systems Support Support and administer business-critical applications, including: Bloomberg FXT and Refinitiv Eikon, Murex Treasury System, SWIFT Alliance Access (SAA), 1AML, SIBS, GFMS, COP Support enterprise file synchronization and replication solutions (e.g., Syncovery, other SFTP). Networking Configure and support Cisco switches and routers. Administer FortiGate firewall environments. Strong network fundamentals: DNS, DHCP, TCP/IP, LAN/WAN, Routing and connectivity troubleshooting. Monitor network performance, availability, and security posture. Security & Endpoint Management Support vulnerability management using tools such as Tenable. Manage security monitoring and log analysis tools (e.g., Splunk). Perform SSL/TLS certificate lifecycle management using OpenSSL. Create and manage CSRs, certificate chains, and private keys. Ensure adherence to cybersecurity policies, standards, and regulatory requirements. Support physical access control systems (e.g., Paxton) Governance, Documentation & Process Improvement Develop, maintain, and enforce IT policies, standards, and operational procedures. Produce system architecture diagrams, technical documentation, SOP's, and performance reports. Identify and drive opportunities for automation and service improvement. Support technology planning, infrastructure modernization, and transformation initiatives. Operating Systems Windows 11 Windows Server 2019/2022 (or equivalent enterprise environments) Red Hat Linux Infrastructure & Virtualization VMware vSphere / vCenter (v8.0.3 and above) Veeam Backup & Replication Veeam ONE, VRO Microsoft Office 365 ManageEngine Patch Manager Plus SAAS solutions SQL Server Security Symantec Endpoint Protection (SEP) Symantec Endpoint Encryption (SEE) SentinelOne – EDR/ XDR Endpoint DLP solutions Firewall administration Vulnerability management tools (e.g., Tenable) SIEM tools (e.g., Splunk) Networking Cisco Switches and Routers FortiGate Firewalls LAN/WAN networking and routing Hardware & Storage Dell PowerEdge Servers Dell PowerVault SAN Storage Technical Competencies Data analysis and operational reporting Desktop and laptop support Infrastructure monitoring and performance management Certificate lifecycle management (SSL/TLS) Windows imaging and deployment, GPO, NTFS PowerShell scripting SQL Server administration Understanding of software development lifecycle (SDLC) and deployment processes Architecture review and systems optimization Asset management 7+ years of experience in enterprise IT infrastructure and systems administration. Experience within financial services, banking, trading, or treasury environments. Proven experience managing mission-critical infrastructure and applications. Experience operating within regulated and security-focused environments. Able to provide support to VIP stakeholders This is a hybrid role with 3 days at the office in Central London. Salary for this role will be in the range £60K - £65K. Do send your CV to us in Word format along with your salary and availability.

Senior IT Infrastructure & Systems Manager We are seeking an experienced and highly motivated Senior IT Infrastructure Manager with at least 7 to 10 years experience to oversee, manage, and continuously improve the organization's IT infrastructure, enterprise systems, network environment, and end-user computing services. The successful candidate will ensure the availability, security, performance, and resilience of critical business systems while leading technical teams and supporting key stakeholders across the organization. This role requires a strong blend of technical expertise, leadership capability, operational excellence, and stakeholder management skills, within a complex enterprise environment that includes financial, trading, and treasury systems. Infrastructure & Systems Management Administer, maintain, and optimize Windows and Linux server environments. Manage VMware virtualized infrastructure (vSphere 8 and above). Oversee enterprise backup and disaster recovery solutions using Veeam Backup & Replication. Manage Veeam ONE monitoring and Veeam Recovery Orchestrator (VRO) environments. Administer endpoint security and encryption solutions, including Symantec Endpoint Protection (SEP) and Symantec Endpoint Encryption (SEE). Support endpoint DLP, SIEM, and security monitoring tools (e.g., Splunk, Tenable). Manage patching processes using ManageEngine Patch Manager Plus. Support Microsoft 365 services and related cloud technologies. In depth understanding of Cyber security Monitor system performance, capacity, availability, and infrastructure health. Ensure compliance with IT governance, security policies, and operational standards. End-User Computing Support Provide advanced desktop, laptop, printer, Mobile device (iOS) and branch office IT support. Deliver AV support for meeting rooms, conferencing, presentations, and collaboration systems. Manage OS deployment, imaging, image creation, maintenance, and software packaging. Administer Active Directory (AD), Group Policy Objects (GPOs) and user provisioning and NTFS permissions. Support Microsoft 365 applications including Outlook, Teams, OneDrive, and SharePoint. Resolve technical incidents and service requests in line with agreed SLAs. Enterprise Applications & Financial Systems Support Support and administer business-critical applications, including: Bloomberg FXT and Refinitiv Eikon, Murex Treasury System, SWIFT Alliance Access (SAA), 1AML, SIBS, GFMS, COP Support enterprise file synchronization and replication solutions (e.g., Syncovery, other SFTP). Networking Configure and support Cisco switches and routers. Administer FortiGate firewall environments. Strong network fundamentals: DNS, DHCP, TCP/IP, LAN/WAN, Routing and connectivity troubleshooting. Monitor network performance, availability, and security posture. Security & Endpoint Management Support vulnerability management using tools such as Tenable. Manage security monitoring and log analysis tools (e.g., Splunk). Perform SSL/TLS certificate lifecycle management using OpenSSL. Create and manage CSRs, certificate chains, and private keys. Ensure adherence to cybersecurity policies, standards, and regulatory requirements. Support physical access control systems (e.g., Paxton) Governance, Documentation & Process Improvement Develop, maintain, and enforce IT policies, standards, and operational procedures. Produce system architecture diagrams, technical documentation, SOP's, and performance reports. Identify and drive opportunities for automation and service improvement. Support technology planning, infrastructure modernization, and transformation initiatives. Operating Systems Windows 11 Windows Server 2019/2022 (or equivalent enterprise environments) Red Hat Linux Infrastructure & Virtualization VMware vSphere / vCenter (v8.0.3 and above) Veeam Backup & Replication Veeam ONE, VRO Microsoft Office 365 ManageEngine Patch Manager Plus SAAS solutions SQL Server Security Symantec Endpoint Protection (SEP) Symantec Endpoint Encryption (SEE) SentinelOne – EDR/ XDR Endpoint DLP solutions Firewall administration Vulnerability management tools (e.g., Tenable) SIEM tools (e.g., Splunk) Networking Cisco Switches and Routers FortiGate Firewalls LAN/WAN networking and routing Hardware & Storage Dell PowerEdge Servers Dell PowerVault SAN Storage Technical Competencies Data analysis and operational reporting Desktop and laptop support Infrastructure monitoring and performance management Certificate lifecycle management (SSL/TLS) Windows imaging and deployment, GPO, NTFS PowerShell scripting SQL Server administration Understanding of software development lifecycle (SDLC) and deployment processes Architecture review and systems optimization Asset management 7+ years of experience in enterprise IT infrastructure and systems administration. Experience within financial services, banking, trading, or treasury environments. Proven experience managing mission-critical infrastructure and applications. Experience operating within regulated and security-focused environments. Able to provide support to VIP stakeholders This is a hybrid role 3 days in the office in Central London. Salary for this role will be in the range £55K - £60K. Do send your CV to us in Word format along with your salary and availability.

Job Title: ICT Infrastructure Manager Location: South Wales Police Headquarters, Bridgend, Wales Salary: £53,451 - £57,186 per annum Job Type: Full Time, Permanent Working Hours: 37 hours per week Closing Date: 03/11/2026, 15:00 Are you looking for your next career step? Do you want to be a part of an Innovative Organisation? About Us: South Wales Police is the largest police force in Wales, serving a population of approximately 1.3 million people across an area of 2,117 square miles. We are dedicated to keeping our communities safe and secure, and we rely on cutting-edge technology to support our operations. We have recently invested heavily in our ICT department with exciting new projects and opportunities funded by significant investment. We are going through a period of significant growth and technological change, there has never been a better time to join! The role: We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated ICT Infrastructure Manager to lead a large and diverse team of highly experienced technical specialists as they develop, implement, and maintain South Wales Police's technical infrastructure. As an ICT Infrastructure Manager, you will form part of an extended ICT senior management team and play a crucial role in both designing and developing the ICT infrastructure needed for now and the future, ensuring the smooth functioning of our ICT infrastructure on a day-to-day basis. The technical infrastructure is comprised of both on-premise and cloud-based services, which host a range of systems critical to the function of our organisation as well as other emergency services and external partners. Your primary role will be to manage our team of technical specialists. This will involve scoping architectural designs and implementations, agreeing work scheduling, investigating and resolving any infrastructural issues and managing the lifecycle management of configuration items. Responsibilities: Manage the day-to-day infrastructure operations including servers, network, security and cloud services. Lead infrastructure projects including upgrades, migrations and system implementations. Develop and maintain security protocols and procedures for infrastructure systems. Oversee disaster recovery and business continuity planning. Provide technical guidance to the infrastructure team and other teams within ICT. Executing the strategic vision for our infrastructure, ensuring that it is secure, reliable and efficient. To provide specialist advice and guidance on a range of complex and/or escalated technical issues. About you: Requirements: Possess any of the following: A bachelor's degree in an ICT related subject An ICT related qualification Demonstratable equivalent skills or experience Proven experience of managing a team of technical specialists. Be able to demonstrate substantial experience of working with, and leading technological change at an infrastructure level. Proven experience of managing day-to-day ICT operations. Skilled in system integration as well as a sound knowledge of major ICT platforms Experience in leading infrastructure projects Strong analytical and problem-solving skills Benefits Include: Training and professional development opportunities Local Government Pension Scheme 24 days Annual Leave increasing to 29 days after 5 years employment. Flexible working dependant of duties Free on-site parking On site fitness centre and canteen Collaborative and supportive work environment. Cycle to work scheme. Wellness programmes SWP Diolch Vectis & Blue light Discount Card Opportunity to make a meaningful contribution to public safety and community well-being. Additional Information: As a Force, we are committed to developing the overall structure of equality, diversity and inclusion across South Wales Police: in our workforce and in the services we provide. South Wales Police is an equal opportunities employer and is determined to attract, employ and support a workforce which is representative of the diverse society which it serves. We are committed to achieving a working environment which is free from any form of harassment, intimidation, bullying or victimisation. Applications are welcomed from all under-represented groups and support will be made available for all applicants as and when requested. The successful Candidate must be willing to undergo vetting to MVSC Vetting. Please note, if you are subject to an ongoing PSD investigation, you appointment or placement in the role may be delayed pending an outcome. Whether the role is held open will be considered on a case-by-case basis Note: Due to the sensitive nature of the work performed by South Wales Police, all applicants will undergo a comprehensive background check as a part of the recruitment process. Please click on the APPLY button to send your CV and Cover Letter for this role. Candidates with the relevant experience or job titles of: ICT Infrastructure Manager, Head of Infrastructure, IT Operations Manager, Infrastructure Delivery Manager, Server and Network Manager, Technical Services Manager, Cloud Operations Manager, Enterprise Infrastructure Lead, ICT Platforms Manager, Senior IT Manager, may also be considered for this role. IndeedH2F

At CGI, you'll shape the infrastructure foundations that enable complex digital solutions to perform securely, reliably and at scale. As a Senior Infrastructure Architect, you'll take ownership of defining and assuring infrastructure across bids, deals and projects, translating business needs into practical architectures that balance performance, cost and risk. You'll have the freedom to evaluate emerging technologies, challenge established thinking and influence key technical decisions, while collaborating with solution architects, delivery teams and clients. Supported by CGI's wider community of experts, you'll share your knowledge, develop others and help turn innovative ideas into high-quality infrastructure solutions that create lasting value for our clients. CGI was recognised in the Sunday Times Best Places to Work List 2025 and has been named a UK 'Best Employer' by the Financial Times. We offer a competitive salary, excellent pension, private healthcare, plus a share scheme (3.5% + 3.5% matching) which makes you a CGI Partner not just an employee. We are committed to inclusivity, building a genuinely diverse community of tech talent and inspiring everyone to pursue careers in our sector, including our Armed Forces, and are proud to hold a Gold Award in recognition of our support of the Armed Forces Corporate Covenant. Join us and you'll be part of an open, friendly community of experts. We'll train and support you in taking your career wherever you want it to go. Due to the secure nature of the programme, you will need to hold UK Security Clearance or be eligible to go through this clearance. This is a hybrid position with expectation of working 2/3 days a week in our London Office.

IT Infrastructure Team Lead Our Client has a great opportunity to play a key role as an IT Infrastructure Team Leader. You will be leading a team of highly skilled infrastructure professionals, third party management and will have responsibility for all infrastructure services. This covers network, hosting, and server infrastructure (on-premises and cloud). As IT Infrastructure Team Leader, you will have highly developed leadership skills, strong technical IT infrastructure skills and have proven experience effectively delivering infrastructure projects. We are looking for an Infrastructure Team Leader with at least 5 to 7 years proven hands-on expertise who has knowledge managing & improving technologies, security, and compliance for internal led standards. Main Accountabilities Responsible for managing, mentoring, and developing a team of highly skilled 3rd line infrastructure engineers, ensuring a high performing team Work closely with the IT management team, 3rd parties, and business and product owners to deliver efficient infrastructure services, ensuring excellent working relationships exist and the department benefits from collaborative working and the sharing of knowledge Management, administration, and operational support of the infrastructure Contribute to the effective governance of project deliverables to ensure solutions are fit for purpose and adhere to the IT Infrastructure roadmaps and architectural strategy Managing Incidents and Requests in line with agreed SLA's/OLA's Providing a first point of escalation for the team in respect of service/delivery issues Proactive incident, problem, change and configuration management Management of resources ensuring adequate cover is maintained to deliver the existing support requirements Ensuring effective DR/BCP plans exist to deliver the required RPOs and RTOs for all infrastructure services, including regular testing Managing effective and value adding third party relationships. Key Requirements Proven experience of supporting a large 24x7 operations, and experience of leading a multi-skilled team through change and transition Technically delivered a Cloud migration project Exceptional people management skills to inspire and motivate a team of highly technical specialists Managing internal and third-party resources as required to plan, design, build and run the enterprise IT infrastructure Experience of delivering infrastructure changes within a fast paced, high frequency change environment An excellent understanding of enterprise best practice infrastructure management, including use of automation/orchestration, monitoring, and logging Previous experience working in mixed on-premises/cloud environments e.g., Azure/AWS Working knowledge of information security threats and the best way to prevent them Minimum ITIL V3 Foundation certified and significant experience in ITIL aligned environments Excellent stakeholder management experience Have a broad understanding of relevant technologies and the opportunities they provide to enhance our service offerings – examples are: Microsoft based server infrastructures and back-office technologies Linux/open-source technologies Experience of delivering solutions using a mix of on premise, hybrid and SaaS, PaaS and IaaS models Virtualisation technologies Data Centre and Edge Networking Infrastructure and Endpoint security technologies Office 365 and Microsoft Azure Scripting, PowerShell, Ansible The Client is based in Paddington London. The salary for this position is in the range £65K - £75K plus benefits. Please do send your CV to us in Word format along with your salary and availability.

Job Title: ICT Cloud Infrastructure and Platforms Specialist Location: South Wales Police Headquarters, Bridgend, Wales Salary: £47,046 - £55,696 per annum Job Type: Full Time, Permanent Working Hours: 37 hours per week Closing Date: 03/11/2026, 15:00 Are you looking for your next career step? Do you want to be a part of an Innovative Organisation? About us: South Wales Police is the largest police force in Wales, serving a population of approximately 1.3 million people across an area of 2,117 square miles. We are dedicated to keeping our communities safe and secure, and we rely on cutting-edge technology to support our operations. We have recently invested heavily in our ICT department with exciting new projects and opportunities funded by significant investment. We are going through a period of significant growth and technological change, there has never been a better time to join! The role: We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Cloud Infrastructure and Platforms Specialist. As a Cloud Infrastructure and Platforms Specialist, you will be responsible for developing cloud infrastructure and platforms, including infrastructure as a service (IaaS) and platforms as a service (PaaS) within the South Wales Police managed cloud tenants. Within the role, you may supervise junior ICT Specialists, and you will play a crucial role in ensuring service availability, security and standards compliance as well as driving process improvements and enhancing system performance. Responsibilities can include: Implement, configure and maintain managed cloud solutions. Design and deploy cloud infrastructure, including compute and platform services. Oversee cloud performance tuning, policy and management. Develop and maintain documentation for cloud processes and procedures Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify and solve system issues. Develop and maintain security protocols for cloud solutions Plan and execute disaster recovery and business continuity procedures. To provide IT specialist advice to business users and IT peers for your specialist technological area Manage Technical Staff within your technical area About you: Essential Requirements: Experience of managing and optimising solutions within major Cloud service providers (Microsoft Azure, Amazon AWS) Experience of Enterprise Systems Management Monitoring, especially Azure Monitor Experience of design and installation within an IT Enterprise Systems Infrastructure Experience of working with Server Operating Systems, especially Microsoft Windows Experience of Active Directory Services, such as Group Policy, DNS, DFS Experience of Network architecture, virtual networks, DNS management and Load balancing development. Must be qualified to Degree level standard or be able to demonstrate equivalent skills and abilities. Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills. Must be aware of the strategic operational implications of effective IT upon the organisation. Benefits Include: Training and professional development opportunities Local Government Pension Scheme 24 days Annual Leave increasing to 29 days after 5 years employment Flexible working dependant of duties Free on-site parking On site fitness centre and canteen Collaborative and supportive work environment Cycle to work scheme Wellness programmes SWP Diolch Vectis & Blue light Discount Card Opportunity to make a meaningful contribution to public safety and community well-being Additional Information: As a Force, we are committed to developing the overall structure of equality, diversity and inclusion across South Wales Police: in our workforce and in the services we provide. South Wales Police is an equal opportunities employer and is determined to attract, employ and support a workforce which is representative of the diverse society which it serves. We are committed to achieving a working environment which is free from any form of harassment, intimidation, bullying or victimisation. Applications are welcomed from all under-represented groups and support will be made available for all applicants as and when requested. The successful Candidate must be willing to undergo vetting to MVSC Vetting. Please note, if you are subject to an ongoing PSD investigation, you appointment or placement in the role may be delayed pending an outcome. Whether the role is held open will be considered on a case-by-case basis Note: Due to the sensitive nature of the work performed by South Wales Police, all applicants will undergo a comprehensive background check as a part of the recruitment process. Please click on the APPLY button to send your CV and Cover Letter for this role. Candidates with the relevant experience or job titles of: Cloud Engineer, Azure Specialist, Cloud Platforms Engineer, Cloud Infrastructure Architect, Azure Systems Engineer, Cloud Systems Administrator, DevOps Engineer, Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC), Cloud Security Specialist, Microsoft 365 Engineer, Cloud Operations Specialist, Hybrid Cloud Engineer, Cloud Platform Engineer, Platform Engineer may also be considered for this role. IndeedH2F

We are currently seeking a Senior IT Support Manager. In this role, you will perform support for our employee population, analyze our current systems and assets, recommend and implement solutions and upgrades, and provide training. Our ideal candidate has extensive knowledge of network maintenance, experience managing staff, and advanced industry knowledge to keep us on the cutting edge. From day one, you'll have an immediate impact on the day-to-day efficiency of our IT operations, and an ongoing impact on our overall growth. Objectives of this Role ●Lead large IT projects, including the design and deployment of new IT systems and services ●Maintain essential IT operations, including operating systems, security tools, applications, servers, email systems, laptops, desktops, software, and hardware ●Own projects, solutions, and key responsibilities within a larger business initiative ●Handle business-critical IT tasks and systems administration ●Research and evaluate emerging technologies, hardware, and software ●Track and maintain hardware and software inventory Responsibilities for IT Manager ●Monitor performance of information technology systems to determine cost and productivity levels, and to make recommendations for improving the IT infrastructure ●Help define IT infrastructure strategy, architecture, and processes ●Analyze business requirements by partnering with key stakeholders across the organization to develop solutions for IT needs ●Assess vendors and develop test strategies for new hardware and software ●Troubleshoot hardware and software issues related to internal IT ●Supervising daily operations of network and server infrastructure ●Aligning IT infrastructure with current and future business requirements and goals ●Evaluating risk, developing network recovery and backup processes ●Assessing and purchasing new and replacement hardware ●Testing, troubleshooting and adjusting information systems to operate effectively ●Implementing security of the network, data and its storage and communication systems ●Ensure network components meet business needs and work together seamlessly, using the full range of capabilities, and stay informed about new features and competitive solutions ●Train employees on both software and hardware, troubleshoot, and provide technical support when needed ●Develop and execute disaster procedures, and maintain data backups ●Manage information technology and computer systems ●Identify problematic areas and implement strategic solutions in time ●Preserve assets, information security and control structures ●Proven working experience as an IT Manager or relevant experience ●Excellent knowledge of technical management, information analysis and of computer hardware/software systems ●Expertise in data center management and data governance ●Hands-on experience with computer networks, network administration and network installation Qualifications for IT Manager ●Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field, or equivalent experience ●5-7 years experience in IT management ●Experience leading and managing large IT projects and rolling out IT infrastructures across various technologies ●Excellent working knowledge of computer systems, security, network and systems administration, databases and data storage systems, and phone systems ●Strong critical thinking and decision-making skills ●Excellent project management skills and strong ability to prioritize ●Firm grasp on IT infrastructure and operations best practices ●Experience across different software solutions, including: desktop operating systems (MS Windows, MacOS), server operating systems (MS Windows, Linux), cloud-based technologies (Google Workspaces, AWS, SD-WAN), SaaS solutions (Okta, Dynamics365, Microsoft365), mobile (iOS, Android), backup and recovery procedures, and system performance monitoring. ●Experience across different hardware solutions, including: Cisco Switches/Routers, Meraki/Palo Alto Firewalls, Meraki Wireless Access Points; Cisco Unified Communications. ●Expertise with implementing, configuring, and testing solutions ●Proven leadership skills ●Strong creative and analytical thinking ●Professional certifications preferred (i.e. A+, Network+, CCNA, MCP)

At CGI, we design resilient technology foundations that enable complex programmes to deliver securely, efficiently and with confidence. As a Senior Infrastructure Architect, you'll shape and assure infrastructure solutions for large-scale bids, deals and projects, influencing critical technology decisions from strategy through to delivery. You'll take ownership of infrastructure architecture, challenge designs and find creative ways to balance business needs, risk, compliance and technical quality. Working across Solution Architecture, engineering, security, data and delivery teams, you'll be supported by a collaborative community of experts while having the scope to lead partners and suppliers, influence the Technical Design Authority and ensure technology investments deliver sustainable value for our clients. CGI was recognised in the Sunday Times Best Places to Work List 2025 and has been named a UK 'Best Employer' by the Financial Times. We offer a competitive salary, excellent pension, private healthcare, plus a share scheme (3.5% + 3.5% matching) which makes you a CGI Partner not just an employee. We are committed to inclusivity, building a genuinely diverse community of tech talent and inspiring everyone to pursue careers in our sector, including our Armed Forces, and are proud to hold a Gold Award in recognition of our support of the Armed Forces Corporate Covenant. Join us and you'll be part of an open, friendly community of experts. We'll train and support you in taking your career wherever you want it to go. Due to the secure nature of the programme, you will need to hold UK Security Clearance or be eligible to go through this clearance. This is a hybrid position.

Job Title: Cloud Infrastructure Architect Location: Liverpool City Centre on a Hybrid working basis Salary: £65,000 - £75,000 per annum, Depending on experience Job Type: Permanent, Full Time Working Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday 9.00am - 5.30pm Acorn Insurance are looking for a passionate Cloud Infrastructure Architect who will be responsible for designing, implementing, and optimising secure, scalable, and highly available cloud platforms. This role provides technical leadership across cloud strategy, architecture governance, infrastructure modernisation, and operational excellence. The architect partners closely with engineering, security, operations, and business teams to ensure the cloud environment supports organisational goals and meets enterprise standards. Key Role Responsibilities: Develop end-to-end cloud architectures that support enterprise workloads, including compute, storage, networking, identity, and automation. Develop a close working relationship with Head of Platform Engineering (HoPE) to ensure robust design and delivery across our cloud platforms Create reference architectures, design patterns, and technical standards for cloud environments. Design hybrid and multi-cloud strategies leveraging platforms such as Azure, AWS, and GCP. Evaluate new cloud services, tools, and technologies to guide technical direction. Lead the design and implementation of core cloud infrastructure components: virtual networks, identity and access, monitoring, encryption, resilience, and backup strategies. Define infrastructure-as-code (IaC) patterns using tools such as Terraform, Bicep, or ARM. Support migration of workloads from on-premise to cloud platforms following best-practice frameworks Ensure cloud designs adhere to security standards, regulatory requirements, and architectural governance. Implement Zero Trust principles, network segmentation, encryption, key management, and secure access control models. Partner with Security Operations and SOC teams to ensure monitoring, logging, and incident response capabilities are embedded Develop automation and service optimisation strategies to improve performance, cost efficiency, and availability. Conduct capacity planning, resilience engineering, disaster recovery design, and performance tuning. Act as a subject-matter expert and trusted advisor for cloud strategy and infrastructure initiatives. Mentor engineers and contribute to capability uplift across cloud, DevOps, and infrastructure teams. Communicate technical concepts clearly to executives, project managers, and non-technical stakeholders. About you: Critical Competencies: A strong hands-on technical background with 3+ years across several disciplines; networking, infrastructure, cloud platform and system administration Extensive experience designing and supporting cloud infrastructure on Azure, AWS, or GCP Strong understanding of networking (VNETs/VPCs, routing, DNS, load balancing, firewalls). Deep knowledge of infrastructure-as-code and automation tooling. Experience with container platforms (AKS, EKS, GKE, Kubernetes) and serverless architectures. Strong background in identity and access management (Azure AD, IAM, RBAC). Proven experience building scalable, resilient, and secure cloud architectures. Solid understanding of cloud cost optimisation and FinOps principles Grow with Acorn At Acorn Insurance, we're proud of our Liverpool roots - and even prouder of how far we've come. As part of the Acorn Group, we bring over 40 years of specialist insurance expertise to the table. From humble beginnings, we've grown into a national leader, now employing 1,700+ people across the UK and reached a milestone £750 million in total value of insurance policies written in 2024. Benefits: A maximum of 35 days' holiday (including bank holidays) with additional buy/sell options 24/7 mental health support & free counselling available Grow with us: Through career fairs, leadership programs, and learning on the go! Flexible benefits, including early access to salary via our internal platform Hybrid working options to support work-life balance and individual needs Recognition awards, social events & more A Few Things to Know Before You Apply Checks & Clearances All roles at Acorn are subject to DBS and financial checks. Any offer we make will be conditional until these are completed to a satisfactory standard. Visa Requirements Because our training is quite comprehensive, we can only consider applicants who have at least one year remaining on their Graduate or Post-Study Work visa. At the moment, we're not able to offer visa sponsorship. We're Here to Support You We're committed to creating an inclusive, supportive workplace where everyone can flourish. If you need any adjustments during the recruitment process-or once you're part of the team-just let us know. Whether it's flexible hours, adapted equipment, or a bit of extra support, we'll work with you to make sure you can do your best work. Please click the APPLY button to submit your CV for this role. Candidates with experience or relevant job titles of; Cloud Infrastructure Administrator, IT Architect, Systems Developer, Software Architect may also be considered for this role.

Infrastructure Architect - VCP Must have an Active DV Clearance You will work closely with senior customer stakeholders, technical teams, security specialists, service architects, and third-party suppliers throughout the full delivery lifecycle. The position is ideal for an experienced Infrastructure Architect with strong customer-facing skills and a proven track record delivering secure enterprise infrastructure solutions. Infrastructure Architect Responsibilities Design and deliver secure, highly resilient infrastructure architectures. Own the technical delivery of infrastructure proposals from design through to implementation. Work closely with customers to define infrastructure requirements and technical solutions. Ensure architectural solutions align with customer strategy and business objectives. Collaborate with security, service, engineering, and project delivery teams. Manage technical change requests and third-party supplier activities. Support successful project delivery, service transition, and operational readiness. Promote Agile delivery practices and contribute to continuous improvement across the architecture function. Infrastructure Architect Skills and Experience Experience within VCP is essential Extensive experience designing and implementing secure, large-scale enterprise infrastructure solutions. Strong customer-facing experience with the ability to influence senior stakeholders and executive leadership. Experience defining infrastructure requirements directly with customers. Proven track record delivering production infrastructure implementations through to successful service transition. Experience designing infrastructure solutions that comply with security standards and best practice. Strong understanding of Agile delivery methodologies. Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Windows enterprise administration, including GPO, Registry, WMI, PowerShell, Windows Update, patch management, and Windows Installer technologies. Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and technical leadership skills. To apply, please send your CV by pressing the apply button. Due to high volume of applications, only shortlisted CVs will be contacted. Due to the nature and urgency of this post, candidates holding or who have held high level security clearance in the past are most welcome to apply. Please note successful applicants will be required to be security cleared prior to appointment which can take a minimum 18 weeks. LA International is an award-winning partner of choice for many of the world's most influential companies and government organisations. Holding Enhanced Government Security Accreditation, we are recognised as the European market leader in the delivery of Security Cleared talent to organisations that demand the very highest levels of security, compliance and assurance. An award-winning organisation, having secured the prestigious Queens Award for Enterprise: International Trade over multiple years. We are committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable and accessible workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. We welcome applications from all individuals, regardless of background or identity, and we encourage candidates who may not meet every listed requirement to still apply. If you require any adjustments or support during the recruitment process, please let us know and we will work with you to ensure a fair and accessible experience. Please Note: If a high volume of applications is received, only candidates shortlisted will be contacted.

Senior IT Engineer with OKTA Our Client seeks a Senior IT Engineer to support the employee population, analyze current systems and assets, recommend and implement solutions and upgrades, and provide IT related training. The ideal candidate will have extensive knowledge of network maintenance and experience managing staff. Knowledge of the Art industry is a plus. From day one, the Senior IT Engineer will have an immediate impact on the day-to-day efficiency of the IT operations, and an ongoing impact on it's overall growth. Purpose of the Role: – Lead large IT projects, including the design and deployment of new IT systems and services – Maintain essential IT operations, including operating systems, security tools, applications, servers, email systems, laptops, desktops, software, and hardware – Own projects, solutions, and key responsibilities within a larger business initiative – Handle business-critical IT tasks and systems administration – Research and evaluate emerging technologies, hardware, and software – Track and maintain hardware and software inventory Responsibilities: – Monitor performance of information technology systems to determine cost and productivity levels, and to make recommendations for improving the IT infrastructure – Help define IT infrastructure strategy, architecture, and processes – Analyze business requirements by partnering with key stakeholders across the organization to develop solutions for IT needs – Assess vendors and develop test strategies for new hardware and software – Troubleshoot hardware and software issues related to internal IT – Supervise daily operations of network and server infrastructure – Align IT infrastructure with current and future business requirements and goals – Evaluate risk, develop network recovery and backup processes – Assess and purchase new and replacement hardware – Test, troubleshoot and adjust information systems to operate effectively – Implement security of the network, data and its storage and communication systems – Ensure network components meet business needs and work together seamlessly, using the full range of capabilities, and stay informed about new features and competitive solutions – Train employees on both software and hardware, troubleshoot, and provide technical support when needed – Develop and execute disaster procedures, and maintain data backups – Manage information technology and computer systems – Identify problematic areas and implement strategic solutions in time – Preserve assets, information security and control structures – Proven working experience as an IT Manager or relevant experience – Excellent knowledge of technical management, information analysis and of computer hardware/software systems – Expertise in data center management and data governance – Hands-on experience with computer networks, network administration and network installation Qualifications and requirements: – Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field, or equivalent experience – 5–7 years experience in IT management – Experience leading and managing large IT projects and rolling out IT infrastructures across various technologies – Excellent working knowledge of computer systems, security, network and systems administration, databases and data storage systems, and phone systems – Strong critical thinking and decision-making skills – Excellent project management skills and strong ability to prioritize – Firm grasp on IT infrastructure and operations best practices – Experience across different software solutions, including: desktop operating systems (MS Windows, MacOS), server operating systems (MS Windows, Linux), cloud-based technologies (Google Workspaces, AWS, SD-WAN), SaaS solutions (Okta SSO, Dynamics365, Microsoft365), mobile (iOS, Android), backup and recovery procedures, and system performance monitoring – Experience across different hardware solutions, including: Cisco Switches/Routers, Meraki/Palo Alto Firewalls, Meraki Wireless Access Points; Cisco Unified Communications. – Expertise with implementing, configuring, and testing solutions – Proven leadership skills – Strong creative and analytical thinking – Professional certifications preferred (i.e. A+, Network+, CCNA, MCP) The position is based in Central London. The salary is competitive and will be circa £45K - £60K. Please send your CV to us in Word format along with your salary and availability.