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IT Operations Platforms and Security Lead This role requires excellent management of a small team in IT along with managing stakeholders and vendors. You must be hands-on technically in IT Infrastructure. The IT Operational Platform and Security Lead is responsible for overseeing the organisation's IT operations, ensuring the stability, continuity, security, and efficiency of its technology platforms within a global commercial insurance environment. While Microsoft technologies (Microsoft 365, Azure, Exchange Online) form a core part of the infrastructure, the role also encompasses broader enterprise IT systems, multi layered networking, security, data management, and third-party platforms that support global business operations and the associated applications estate. The role requires a proactive leader who can drive IT operational excellence, manage security risks, focus on continual service improvement, drive transformational delivery projects, and work effectively with internal stakeholders and third-party vendors to deliver a high-quality Global IT services. Working in line with the Architecture defined IT principle of a "buy before build" environment, the individual will need to ensure that outsourced and cloud-based services are robust, cost-effective, and aligned with business needs and the Strategic IT vision. They will also play a key role in enhancing cybersecurity, protecting data and systems, driving transformative operational change, enhancing IT processes and ensuring compliance with governance bodies and industry regulations. Due to the nature of the role, complexity Security, Compliance & Risk Management Define and enforce cloud security policies, identity management, and access controls to protect systems, networks, and data. Oversee the adoption of zero-trust security principles to enhance protection across cloud platforms. Manage identity and access management (IAM) in a cloud-first environment, including Azure AD, MFA, Conditional Access, SSO, and Privileged Access Management (PAM). Lead threat monitoring, detection, and response using cloud-native security solutions such as Microsoft Defender, Sentinel, and SIEM platforms. Ensure compliance with cloud security frameworks and regulatory requirements (ISO 27001, NIST, GDPR, SOC2, FCA). Conduct regular security risk assessments, penetration tests, and vulnerability management across cloud services. Oversee endpoint security, cloud network and API security for robust protection across all assets Define, manage and maintain accurate DR and BCP plans for the infrastructure area with biannual tests. Technical Experience Microsoft Azure Infrastructure design and administration, including topology, Azure networking, services, and component knowledge, Microsoft AD (Entra), Server and SQL experience, O365 administration and design Global Software Patching and estate management via Intune Firewall (Azure, CheckPoint and Cloudflare), DNS, VPN, WIFI and Local Area Network design & administration experience Software Defined Networking (Cisco, Meraki, Versa) Key Skills Microsoft 365 & Azure: Strong experience managing Microsoft 365 (Exchange, SharePoint, Teams), Azure cloud infrastructure, and security tools such as Microsoft Defender and Sentinel. Security & Compliance: Deep knowledge of security frameworks (ISO 27001, NIST, CIS), compliance requirements (GDPR, SOC2), and risk management best practices. Identity & Access Management (IAM): Expertise in Azure AD, MFA, Conditional Access, Single Sign-On (SSO), and Privileged Access Management (PAM). Threat Management & Incident Response: Ability to detect, respond to, and mitigate cyber threats using SIEM, endpoint security, and vulnerability management tools. Networking & Infrastructure Security: Understanding of firewalls, VPNs, SD-WAN, DNS security, endpoint protection, and cloud security controls. IT Service Management & Automation: Experience implementing ITIL-based service management, automating operational tasks, and optimising service delivery. Operational & Leadership Skills: IT Operations & Service Continuity: Ability to ensure IT systems are highly available, resilient, and fit for purpose, with a strong focus on business continuity and disaster recovery. Supplier & Vendor Management: Experience managing third-party IT vendors, MSPs, and SaaS providers, ensuring service levels, performance, and cost-effectiveness. Project Leadership & Change Management: Ability to lead technology projects, system upgrades, and platform migrations, ensuring smooth execution and minimal business disruption. Process Improvement & Automation: Strong analytical mindset to identify inefficiencies, automate workflows, and enhance security controls. Soft Skills & Mindset: Problem-Solving & Decision-Making: Capable of making informed decisions and resolving complex IT issues in a fast-paced environment. Stakeholder Engagement: Ability to communicate effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders, including senior leadership and business users. Resilience & Adaptability: Comfortable working in an evolving technology landscape, with a proactive and security-first approach. Summary of Skills Required: Global Enterprise level Infrastructure Management position for the last 5 years, Global team management (human resources, strategic delivery, operational service, audit lead for Infra, budget..) Key - 3 party operational infrastructure vendor management - i.e management of managed service partners, Migration of Legacy VM based estates to SaaS and Cloud services platforms, Legacy tech to Azure knowledge/experience, Prior to the last 5 years, a technical infrastructure engineering level background, working on Windows Server, AD , SQL environments, Firewalls/SDWAN, and Networks (WAN &/or LAN). The Client is based in the City of London. This is a hybrid position with 3 days in the office. The salary for this role will be in the range £85K - £100K plus Benefits. Do send your CV to us in Word format along with your salary and notice period.

UK based - Hybrid 3 days onsite 2 working from home. London, Bristol, Birmingham 3-6 month rolling Inside IR35 We are looking for number of Senior AI Native System Engineers, to join our Mobile networks team to transform the network using AI. The skill sets we are looking for are: - Systems engineering depth: Extensive experience designing complex software systems, distributed systems, data platforms or cloud-native services. - AI-native engineering mindset: Practical experience using AI-assisted engineering tools or coding agents to improve software delivery, testing, documentation or design productivity. - Technical fundamentals: Strong knowledge of algorithms, data structures, concurrency, operating systems, networking, APIs, integration patterns and performance trade-offs. - Cloud and platform experience: Good knowledge of cloud compute platforms, preferably AWS, including architecture patterns, security, observability, deployment and cost considerations. - Programming capability: Comfortable with system-oriented or strongly engineered languages such as Go, Rust, C/C++, Java or equivalent; Python experience is desirable for data and automation use cases. - Architecture and design leadership: Proven ability to set technical direction, resolve complex design trade-offs and guide engineering teams through ambiguity. - Quality and governance: Experience embedding secure-by-design, test-first, observable and compliant engineering practices into delivery workflows. - Communication: Able to communicate clearly with users, engineers, product owners and senior leaders, bridging business outcomes and technical decisions. - Learning agility: Demonstrates curiosity about how systems work beneath abstraction layers and the ability to learn new technologies quickly. Please share your latest CV 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.

Job title: Network/Platform (Design & Build) Engineer Contract Length: 12 Months Location: Hursley (5 Days Onsite per Week) Day Rate: £560 - £615 per day Clearance: Active SC or Eligible Overview We are seeking an experienced Network/Platform (Design & Build) Engineer to support the design, development, implementation, and configuration of cloud-based network solutions. The successful candidate will play a key role in delivering network platform capabilities, producing high and low-level designs, and deploying virtual network functions within a complex technical environment. Key Responsibilities * Develop and maintain High-Level Designs (HLDs) and Low-Level Designs (LLDs). * Design, build, implement, and configure network cloud solutions. * Deploy and integrate Virtual Network Functions (VNFs) from multiple Network Equipment Providers (NEPs). * Support the configuration and administration of Agile Lifecycle Manager (ALM) and Automation Service Manager (ASM) platforms. * Collaborate with engineering and project teams to ensure successful delivery of network infrastructure solutions. * Perform testing, validation, and troubleshooting activities throughout the development lifecycle. * Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and platform optimisation. Required Skills & Experience * Strong experience in network platform design and build activities. * Proven expertise in the development, deployment, and support of network cloud solutions. * Experience with: o ALM (Agile Lifecycle Manager) o ASM (Automation Service Manager) o NOI (Netcool Operations Insight) o PI o Spirent o Other associated tools and technologies relevant to network cloud and virtualised environments. * Experience working with virtual network functions (VNFs) and telecommunications/network infrastructure platforms. * Strong understanding of network architecture, implementation, and operational best practices. This is an excellent opportunity to join a high-profile programme, working onsite in Hursley as part of a specialist engineering team delivering critical network platform capabilities. 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 10 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.

Lead AI Engineer £560 per day (Inside IR35) | 12-Month Contract | Remote with Occasional London Travel We are seeking an experienced Lead AI Engineer to join a high-profile government programme, leading the design and delivery of AI-enabled digital services and platforms. This role will provide technical leadership across multidisciplinary teams, shaping architecture, engineering standards, and AI implementation strategies while supporting the development of scalable, secure, and user-focused solutions. Key Responsibilities * Lead the design and delivery of AI-enabled digital products, platforms, and services * Provide technical leadership to front-end, back-end, and AI engineering teams * Define and implement solution architecture, engineering standards, and best practices * Drive the integration of Generative AI, LLMs, and machine learning capabilities into production services * Work closely with senior stakeholders, product teams, architects, and delivery leads to align technical solutions with business objectives * Mentor and develop engineering teams, fostering a culture of innovation and continuous improvement * Ensure solutions meet government requirements for security, accessibility, scalability, and resilience * Support technical governance, architecture reviews, and delivery planning activities Essential Skills & Experience * Significant experience in a Lead Engineer, Principal Engineer, Technical Lead, or AI Engineering Lead position * Proven experience delivering AI-enabled products and services in complex enterprise environments * Strong software engineering background across modern front-end and back-end technologies * Experience designing and implementing cloud-native architectures within Azure, AWS, or GCP * Strong understanding of Generative AI, LLMs, AI orchestration frameworks, and enterprise AI integration patterns * Experience leading multidisciplinary engineering teams through the full software delivery lifecycle * Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills * Previous experience delivering technology solutions within UK Government or Public Sector environments (essential) * Eligible to obtain and maintain BPSS clearance Desirable Experience * Experience delivering AI-enabled mobile applications * Knowledge of MLOps, DevSecOps, CI/CD, and Infrastructure as Code * Experience with vector databases, Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG), and AI agent frameworks * Exposure to GDS standards and government digital delivery practices Contract Details * Role: Lead AI Engineer * Rate: £560 per day * IR35: Inside IR35 * Duration: 12 months * Location: Remote, with occasional travel to London * Clearance: BPSS Eligible * Start Date: ASAP 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.

As a Platform Engineer at CGI, you'll help shape and operate secure, resilient cloud services that support critical client missions. Joining GTO Advisory on a major long-term secure cloud programme, you'll combine hands-on engineering with technical leadership to mobilise, automate and continually improve a highly controlled Oracle Cloud Infrastructure environment. You'll have the ownership to solve complex challenges, influence engineering standards and create smarter ways of working, supported by specialists across security, architecture, service management and engineering. With opportunities to deepen your cloud expertise and share your knowledge with others, you'll play a key role in delivering reliable, high-value services while building your career within CGI's collaborative community. 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.

Job title: AI Engineer Contract: 12 months Location: London (hybrid) The Role We are seeking a highly skilled AI Engineer with hands-on experience in building AI-powered software solutions using GitHub Copilot, Claude Code, and modern Large Language Models (LLMs). The ideal candidate will leverage AI-assisted development tools to accelerate software delivery, automate engineering workflows, and build intelligent applications utilizing agentic AI frameworks, code generation, and enterprise AI platforms. The candidate should possess strong software engineering fundamentals along with expertise in integrating AI models into real-world applications and driving developer productivity through AI-assisted coding solutions. Your responsibilities: * Design, develop, and deploy AI-powered applications using LLMs and Generative AI technologies. * Build engineering solutions leveraging GitHub Copilot, Claude Code, OpenAI, Azure OpenAI, Anthropic Claude, and related AI platforms. * Develop AI agents, copilots, and workflow automation solutions for enterprise use cases. * Create retrieval-augmented generation (RAG) solutions using vector databases and knowledge repositories. * Design and implement prompt engineering frameworks and evaluation mechanisms. * Integrate AI services with enterprise applications using APIs, microservices, and cloud-native architectures. * Build automated coding assistants, developer productivity tools, and intelligent software engineering workflows. * Collaborate with business and technical stakeholders to identify AI-driven opportunities and translate them into scalable solutions. * Establish best practices for AI governance, security, model monitoring, and responsible AI implementation. * Mentor development teams on effective usage of AI-assisted development tools. Your Profile Essential skills/knowledge/experience: AI & Generative AI * Strong experience with Large Language Models (LLMs) and Generative AI. * Hands-on experience with: o GitHub Copilot o Claude Code o OpenAI GPT Models o Azure OpenAI Services o Anthropic Claude APIs * Prompt Engineering and Prompt Optimization. * Agentic AI frameworks such as: o LangChain o LangGraph o CrewAI o AutoGen o Semantic Kernel Software Development * Strong programming expertise in: o Python o JavaScript/TypeScript o C# or Java * Experience building RESTful APIs and microservices. * Knowledge of software design patterns and scalable application architecture. AI Application Development * Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) * Vector databases: o Pinecone o ChromaDB o Weaviate o Azure AI Search * Embedding models and semantic search. * Model evaluation and observability. Desirable skills/knowledge/experience: * Azure, AWS, or Google Cloud Platform. * CI/CD pipelines using GitHub Actions, Azure DevOps, or Jenkins. * Docker and Kubernetes. * Infrastructure as Code (Terraform preferred). 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.

Digital Marketing Architecture – Docklands London This is an exciting unique and new challenging position to work a senior level to direct the online marketing strategy for this bank based in the Docklands London. You will be an expert in online digital marketing architecture as a Business Digital Architect with at least 7 to 10 years expertise at a senior level. Our Client is a bank who wants to engineer additional revenue streams from the large database of customers by upselling to them. For this reason we require an expert in the online digital and marketing arena as a Business Digital Architect where you will work with the stakeholders to devise a digital strategy and leverage the multiple revenue streams that they are looking to tap in to. You will be a techno functional architect with the ability to understand Realtime Ad Intelligence and to use this information using the various CRM tools available. The following are some more points regarding this exciting new position: · Develop strategy using digital marketing technology with aim to increase customer engagement and conversion. Advise on optimization strategies used to increase the effectiveness of marketing · In-depth experience of integration of components to deliver digital marketing solutions, including consumer databases, public-facing websites, consumer preference & activity tracking solutions, multi-device consumer targeting tools, consumer segmentation & analytics, multi-channel consumer contact solutions (e-mail, SMS, mobile etc) · Experience in the creation of solutions for targeted marketing to consumers via 3rd-party channels including social media · Relevant experience and ability to articulate and define compelling and holistic digital marketing strategy to support business growth and revenue targets · Marketing cloud knowledge with technologies like DMP platform (Krux, BlueKai etc.) and Ad Server technologies like (OpenX, SAS Ad Server, Adobe T&T etc.) · Knowledge of various DMP data segments and providers that are available in Digital Marketing Platform specific to UK market and banking and financial domain · Business use case definition, experience with data onboarding solutions, mapping of 1st, 2nd and 3rd party data and driving marketing audience segments, new business revenue opportunities · Develop & outline audience strategy recommendations as needed to help better understand the consumer base · Assess and evaluate the current offerings within the DMP landscape, providing POVs on the current state of the data marketplace in UK · Experience with inventory management platforms that overlay ad-serving systems or experience with data-targeting platforms and ad delivery Salary for this role will be circa £100K plus benefits. So if you think you are up for a new challenge and feel you can make a difference then send your CV to us in Word format along 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

IT Operations Platforms and Security Lead In summary the Client is looking to recruit an all-round individual with expert knowledge and hands-on experience of IT Infrastructure coupled with Security, Compliance & Risk Management You must have upwards of 10 years hands-on expertise in IT Infrastructure combined with Security and Risk – ideally from within the banking or insurance sector. The IT Operational Platform and Security Lead is responsible for overseeing the organisation's IT operations, ensuring the stability, continuity, security, and efficiency of its technology platforms within a global commercial insurance environment. While Microsoft technologies (Microsoft 365, Azure, Exchange Online) form a core part of the infrastructure, the role also encompasses broader enterprise IT systems, multi layered networking, security, data management, and third-party platforms that support global business operations and the associated applications estate. The role requires a proactive leader who can drive IT operational excellence, manage security risks, focus on continual service improvement, drive transformational delivery projects, and work effectively with internal stakeholders and third-party vendors to deliver a high-quality Global IT services. Working in line with the Architecture defined IT principle of a "buy before build" environment, the individual will need to ensure that outsourced and cloud-based services are robust, cost-effective, and aligned with business needs and the Strategic IT vision. They will also play a key role in enhancing cybersecurity, protecting data and systems, driving transformative operational change, enhancing IT processes and ensuring compliance with governance bodies and industry regulations. Due to the nature of the role, complexity of the estate, current transformation activities and team size, the role requires the functional capability and proficiency to technically augment the team capabilities (when required) and have a detailed knowledge of technical IT support roles/services as a requirement, across multiple technical areas. Security, Compliance & Risk Management Define and enforce cloud security policies, identity management, and access controls to protect systems, networks, and data. Oversee the adoption of zero-trust security principles to enhance protection across cloud platforms. Manage identity and access management (IAM) in a cloud-first environment, including Azure AD, MFA, Conditional Access, SSO, and Privileged Access Management (PAM). Lead threat monitoring, detection, and response using cloud-native security solutions such as Microsoft Defender, Sentinel, and SIEM platforms. Ensure compliance with cloud security frameworks and regulatory requirements (ISO 27001, NIST, GDPR, SOC2, FCA). Conduct regular security risk assessments, penetration tests, and vulnerability management across cloud services. Oversee endpoint security, cloud network and API security for robust protection across all assets Define, manage and maintain accurate DR and BCP plans for the infrastructure area with biannual tests. Technical Experience Microsoft Azure Infrastructure design and administration, including topology, Azure networking, services, and component knowledge, Microsoft AD (Entra), Server and SQL experience, O365 administration and design Global Software Patching and estate management via Intune Firewall (Azure, CheckPoint and Cloudflare), DNS, VPN, WIFI and Local Area Network design & administration experience Software Defined Networking (Cisco, Meraki, Versa) Key Skills Microsoft 365 & Azure: Strong experience managing Microsoft 365 (Exchange, SharePoint, Teams), Azure cloud infrastructure, and security tools such as Microsoft Defender and Sentinel. Security & Compliance: Deep knowledge of security frameworks (ISO 27001, NIST, CIS), compliance requirements (GDPR, SOC2), and risk management best practices. Identity & Access Management (IAM): Expertise in Azure AD, MFA, Conditional Access, Single Sign-On (SSO), and Privileged Access Management (PAM). Threat Management & Incident Response: Ability to detect, respond to, and mitigate cyber threats using SIEM, endpoint security, and vulnerability management tools. Networking & Infrastructure Security: Understanding of firewalls, VPNs, SD-WAN, DNS security, endpoint protection, and cloud security controls. IT Service Management & Automation: Experience implementing ITIL-based service management, automating operational tasks, and optimising service delivery. Operational & Leadership Skills: IT Operations & Service Continuity: Ability to ensure IT systems are highly available, resilient, and fit for purpose, with a strong focus on business continuity and disaster recovery. Supplier & Vendor Management: Experience managing third-party IT vendors, MSPs, and SaaS providers, ensuring service levels, performance, and cost-effectiveness. Project Leadership & Change Management: Ability to lead technology projects, system upgrades, and platform migrations, ensuring smooth execution and minimal business disruption. Process Improvement & Automation: Strong analytical mindset to identify inefficiencies, automate workflows, and enhance security controls. Skills & Mindset: Problem-Solving & Decision-Making: Capable of making informed decisions and resolving complex IT issues in a fast-paced environment. Stakeholder Engagement: Ability to communicate effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders, including senior leadership and business users. Resilience & Adaptability: Comfortable working in an evolving technology landscape, with a proactive and security-first approach. The Client is a financial organisation based in the City of London. This is a hybrid position with 3 days in the office. Must have a Bachelor's degree in IT or similar. The salary for this role will be in the range £85K - £95K plus Benefits. 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Salesforce Lead Developer Our Client is looking to recruit a Salesforce Developer with at least 7 to 10 years Team Lead Team Lead Experience Overall IT experience required for this position is at least 10 years. Lead Salesforce development team in developing solutions through collaboration and discussion, within our teams and with clients Review and provide guidance on design and infrastructure blueprints, proactively identify and communicate potential issues or risks Developing solutions to client problems through application of methods and tools Strong experience with version-controlled environments/interfaces Must be good learner to drive from the and front ready to pick technical work if required You will be responsible for providing expertise in the software development life cycle, from concept, architecture, design, implementation, & testing. Good understanding requirements & writing technical architecture documents Ensuring the code reviews & development best practices/processes to be followed. Responsible for planning the end-to-end technical scope of the project & customer engagement areas including planning sprint & deliveries. Estimates efforts, identify risks & provide technical support whenever needed. Demonstrates the ability to multitask & re-prioritize responsibilities based on dynamic requirements. Key Skills Strong understanding of Salesforce architecture & cloud development principles. In-depth knowledge of Salesforce Governor limits and best practice. Must have extensive hands on experience in Apex, Triggers, Webservice Callouts. Must have hands on experience in Classic development. Well versed with Lightning development fundamentals Candidate must have strong technical knowledge about the Salesforce security implementations and best practices. Candidate should have hands on experience in JavaScript and JQuery Extensive development experience in developing intuitive UI using Visualforce, JQuery and JavaScript. Extensive development experience in Salesforce integrations. Experience in working with the customer directly which includes initial requirement gathering, day-to-day technical discussions, technical demos, and project delivery. Experience with working on Agile Software development methodology. Should have excellent verbal as well as non-verbal communication skills. Should possess excellent oral, written, problem-solving and analytical skills. Should have Salesforce Certifications (App Builder, Salesforce Administrator, Platform Developer, Sales Cloud Consultants etc) Good experience in Data migration tools The position will be based in the City of London. This a hybrid role with 3 days in the office. The salary for this position will be in the range £60K - £75K. Do send your CV to us in Word format along with your salary and availability.

Data Platform- Product Manager Location: Berkshire- 2-3 days a week onsite Contract Length: 3-6 Months Start Date: Early November IR35 Status: Outside IR35 Rate: £600 per day We are supporting an organisation embarking on a major Microsoft Fabric implementation and are seeking an experienced Product Manager to lead the delivery and adoption of a new enterprise data platform. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in shaping a modern cloud-based data environment, working closely with technical teams, business stakeholders and senior leadership to ensure the platform delivers measurable value to the organisation. We are primarily looking for candidates who have successfully delivered data platform implementation projects and can bridge the gap between business requirements and technical delivery. Key Responsibilities - Own the product vision, roadmap and delivery strategy for the new data platform. - Act as the primary interface between business stakeholders, data teams and technology partners. - Define and prioritise product requirements, user stories and delivery backlogs. - Ensure alignment between platform capabilities and organisational objectives. - Drive stakeholder engagement across multiple business functions. - Work closely with Microsoft Fabric architects, engineers and data teams throughout implementation. - Establish governance, adoption and success measures for the platform. - Support change management and user adoption activities. - Monitor delivery progress, risks and dependencies, ensuring successful outcomes. Essential Experience - Proven experience as a Product Manager within data, analytics or cloud platform environments. - Strong track record of delivering enterprise data platform implementation projects. - Experience working alongside data engineering, BI and architecture teams. - Ability to engage with both technical and non-technical stakeholders. - Experience managing complex programmes involving multiple workstreams. - Strong understanding of modern cloud data platforms and data capabilities. - Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills. Desirable Experience - Experience with Microsoft Fabric. - Experience with Azure Data Platform technologies. - Exposure to data governance, analytics or reporting transformation programmes. - Previous experience working within large, complex organisations. Please click to find out more about our Key Information Documents. Please note that the documents provided contain generic information. If we are successful in finding you an assignment, you will receive a Key Information Document which will be specific to the vendor set-up you have chosen and your placement. To find out more about Real, please visit Real Staffing, a trading division of SThree Partnership LLP is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy | Registered office | 8 Bishopsgate, London, EC2N 4BQ, United Kingdom | Partnership Number | OC387148 England and Wales