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1st Line Support

VIQU IT
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Active Directory

1 month
Wakefield, United Kingdom

1 Line Support - 6-Month Contract – Wakefield VIQU have partnered with a public sector client who are seeking a 1 Line Support contractor to support the Service Desk team during an upcoming project. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone early on in their IT career to gain valuable experience in an IT Support environment and learn some new skills along the way. The Role: The successful 1 Line Support will be involved in supporting staff with tickets coming onto the helpdesk, acting as the first point of contact for users within the organisation. Key skills and experience: Prior experience within 1 Line Support, providing support for Windows technologies such as Windows 10/11, Office 365, Active Directory. Mobile Device Management (MDM) / (experience supporting mobile devices) Good communication and customer service skills Ability to work in a fast-moving environment Role details: Job role: 1 Line Support Job type: Contract Duration: 6 months contract Rate: £115 per day Working hours: 37.5 hours per week Monday - Friday IR35 status: Inside IR35 Location: Fully onsite in Wakefield Apply now to speak with VIQU IT in confidence. Or reach out to Suzie Stone via the VIQU IT website. Do you know someone great? We’ll thank you with up to £1,000 if your referral is successful (terms apply). For more exciting roles and opportunities like this, please follow us on LinkedIn @VIQU IT Recruitment.

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Desktop Support Engineer

VIQU IT
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Active Directory

1 month
London, England, United Kingdom

Trade Floor Support Engineer – 3-month contract – London My Customer is seeking a Trade Floor Support Engineer to join our dynamic team supporting high-performance users, including Traders and VIPs, in a high-pressure financial services setting. As a key member of the IT support team, you will provide hands-on desktop support up to 2nd line for our Trade Floor operations. Your focus will be on ensuring seamless technology performance across departments that are critical to business success. You’ll need a keen eye for prioritisation, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work under pressure with professionalism and urgency. The Trade Floor Support Engineer is required onsite 5 days a week in Victoria, London Key Responsibilities of the Trade Floor Support Engineer Provide 1st and 2nd line desktop support to traders, front-office staff, and VIP users Troubleshoot hardware, software, and bespoke application issues efficiently Manage and resolve incidents using service desk tools (Avanti preferred, ServiceNow and others acceptable) Support Microsoft 365 environment and related technologies Provide meeting room and AV support to ensure high service availability Support and deploy desktops, laptops, and mobile devices using tools like Intune Work collaboratively with other IT teams to escalate and resolve complex issues Maintain a high level of customer service and timely communication throughout issue resolution Ideal Candidate Will Have: Previous experience in a trading floor or high-pressure financial environment Strong technical troubleshooting across Windows, Microsoft 365, and end-user devices Familiarity with bespoke trading applications such as Bloomberg Experience with mobile device management (preferably Microsoft Intune) Proficiency with service desk tools (Avanti, ServiceNow, etc.) Understanding of business priorities and ability to triage support based on impact and urgency Outstanding interpersonal and customer service skills, with the ability to support high-profile users The Trade Floor Support Engineer is required to be onsite in Victoria, London 5 days a week. Apply now to speak with VIQU IT in confidence. Or reach out to Connor Smal via the VIQU IT website. Do you know someone great? We’ll thank you with up to £1,000 if your referral is successful (terms apply). For more exciting roles and opportunities like this, please follow us on LinkedIn @VIQU IT Recruitment.

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Vulnerability Analyst

VIQU IT
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Active Directory

1 month
Ipswich, England, United Kingdom

Vulnerability Analyst – 3-month contract My Customer is seeking a proactive and skilled Vulnerability Analyst to join their team in a highly regulated, mission-critical 24/7 environment. Their infrastructure includes over 450 servers operating across both Windows and Linux platforms — making secure access and timely response essential. Hands-on experience with Qualys and its vulnerability scanning, assessment, and reporting tools is needed for this role. Key Skills from the Vulnerability Analyst: Demonstrated experience in vulnerability management within large-scale enterprise or corporate environments . Hands-on experience with Qualys and its vulnerability scanning, assessment, and reporting tools. Strong working knowledge of Windows and Linux operating systems , including their associated technology stacks. Able to operate effectively in a secure, complex, and highly regulated setting with restricted access considerations. Key responsibilities for the Vulnerability Analyst: Daily monitoring and analysis of security events and vulnerabilities. Proactively reviewing Qualys reports to identify missing patches, misconfigurations, and other potential threats. Collaborating closely with infrastructure and operations teams to coordinate and apply remediation actions. Ensuring alignment with regulatory compliance and internal security standards. Supporting patch management processes under the guidance of established teams. The Vulnerability Analyst is required onsite 2 days per week in Felixstowe. Apply now to speak with VIQU IT in confidence. Or reach out to Connor Smal via the VIQU IT website. Do you know someone great? We’ll thank you with up to £1,000 if your referral is successful (terms apply). For more exciting roles and opportunities like this, please follow us on LinkedIn @VIQU IT Recruitment.

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Deployment engineer

VIQU IT
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Active Directory

1 month
Birmingham, United Kingdom

Deployment Engineer | UK – Wide travel | Contract A client is seeking an experienced Deployment Engineer to support a Windows 11 rollout of 400 devices across 6 UK cities including 1 in Northern Ireland. This role will involve handing out prebuilt devices before supporting the user with the final stages of set up in a tech bar type environment as well as building/upgrading laptops that are already in circulation. The successful Deployment Engineer must be comfortable with UK-wide travel — reasonable expenses will be covered. Key Responsibilities of the Deployment Engineer: Deploy and upgrade devices to Windows 11 across various locations. Build and configure laptops and desktops. Asset tag and document all new hardware. Provide administration and end-user support during the rollout. Engage with users on-site, ensuring a smooth transition to new hardware/software. Perform OS deployments using Autopilot. Key Experience of the Deployment Engineer: Proven experience deploying Windows 11. Expertise in laptop/desktop builds, upgrades, and imaging. Excellent communication and user-facing skills. A full UK driving licence and willingness to travel nationwide. Apply now to speak with VIQU IT in confidence. Or reach out to Matt Farrell via the VIQU IT website or call 0121 796 0203. Do you know someone great? We’ll thank you with up to £1,000 if your referral is successful (terms apply). For more exciting roles and opportunities like this, please follow us on LinkedIn @VIQU IT Recruitment.

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1st Line Support

VIQU IT
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Active Directory

1 month
Birmingham, United Kingdom

1 Line Support – 8-Month Contract – Birmingham VIQU has partnered with a public sector organisation in Birmingham seeking a 1 Line Support contractor to support an upcoming telephony rollout project, helping modernise communication systems across the organisation. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone looking to build or strengthen their career in IT project work. The role: As 1 Line Support , you’ll be part of the team ensuring a smooth rollout of the new telephone systems. You’ll provide on-the-ground support and guidance to staff as they transition to updated telephony and Microsoft Teams solutions. The successful 1 Line Support will get involved with: Auditing and mapping existing phones, checking locations against internal asset records Reviewing call and voicemail logs to identify usage patterns and highlight services that can be withdrawn to support cost savings Building, connecting, and configuring new phones with the correct extensions Providing general support and guidance — being approachable, answering questions, and guiding staff through the changes. Key skills & experience: Confident communicator, comfortable working with stakeholders and staff at all levels Competent in Microsoft Excel – able to update trackers and manage spreadsheets effectively Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and general IT literacy Well organised and proactive – able to manage your workload independently Role details: Job role: 1 Line Support Job type: Contract Duration: 8-month contract (till end of March 2026) Rate: £150 per day paid to Umbrella company Location: Birmingham Apply now to speak with VIQU IT in confidence. Or reach out to Suzie Stone via the VIQU IT website. Do you know someone great? We’ll thank you with up to £1,000 if your referral is successful (terms apply). For more exciting roles and opportunities like this, please follow us on LinkedIn @VIQU IT Recruitment.

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Deployment engineer

VIQU IT
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Active Directory
Big Data
Bootstrap

1 month
London, England, United Kingdom

Deployment Engineer | UK – Wide travel | Contract A client is seeking an experienced Deployment Engineer to support a Windows 11 rollout of 400 devices across 6 UK cities including 1 in Northern Ireland. This role will involve handing out prebuilt devices before supporting the user with the final stages of set up in a tech bar type environment as well as building/upgrading laptops that are already in circulation. The successful Deployment Engineer must be comfortable with UK-wide travel — reasonable expenses will be covered. Key Responsibilities of the Deployment Engineer: Deploy and upgrade devices to Windows 11 across various locations. Build and configure laptops and desktops. Asset tag and document all new hardware. Provide administration and end-user support during the rollout. Engage with users on-site, ensuring a smooth transition to new hardware/software. Perform OS deployments using Autopilot. Key Experience of the Deployment Engineer: Proven experience deploying Windows 11. Expertise in laptop/desktop builds, upgrades, and imaging. Excellent communication and user-facing skills. A full UK driving licence and willingness to travel nationwide. Apply now to speak with VIQU IT in confidence. Or reach out to Matt Farrell via the VIQU IT website or call 0121 796 0203. Do you know someone great? We’ll thank you with up to £1,000 if your referral is successful (terms apply). For more exciting roles and opportunities like this, please follow us on LinkedIn @VIQU IT Recruitment.

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IT Systems Architect (Security Cleared)

AMS Contingent Workforce Solutions
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7 months
South Gloucestershire, United Kingdom

AMS is a global workforce solutions partner committed to creating inclusive, dynamic, and future-ready workplaces. We help organisations adapt, grow, and thrive in an ever-evolving world by building, shaping, and optimising diverse talent strategies. Our Contingent Workforce Solution (CWS) is one way we support our clients. Acting as an extension of their recruitment teams, we connect them with skilled interim and temporary professionals, fostering workplaces where everyone can contribute and succeed. On behalf of our globally respected client who develop cutting-edge technologies that deliver clean, safe and competitive solutions to meet the planet's vital power needs we are looking for an IT Systems Architect (Security Cleared) for a 12 Months contract based in Bristol (Hybrid - 3 times per week on site) Job description - the role Purpose of the role: On behalf of our client we are looking for a Security Cleared IT Systems Architect to design and deliver resilient, high-performance IT/OT systems that power our global portfolio of Engine Test Facilities. This role focuses on designing resilient, high-performance systems that can manage the huge data demands of engine trials. What you'll do: Design and oversee IT/OT architectures that enable large-scale engine testing, integrating Cisco, VMware, and Active Directory. Develop systems capable of processing and storing massive data volumes with robust backup and recovery. Work closely with IT Systems Engineers, as well as electronic and mechanical engineers, to define end-to-end system requirements. Lead the migration of legacy systems into scalable, modern DevOps environments. Build specialist test networks that balance resilience, cybersecurity, and performance. Ensure designs align with the Client IT and cybersecurity standards. The skills you'll need: Proven experience in system design, integration, and testing in high-data and regulated environments (aerospace, defence, finance, or similar). Strong knowledge of Cisco networking, VMware, and Active Directory. Experience integrating OT and IT systems in complex environments. Background in cybersecurity frameworks and data resilience strategies. Hands-on experience with DevOps, Agile, and modernisation of legacy platforms. SC Clearance or eligible. Next steps We will only accept workers operating via an Umbrella or PAYE engagement model. If you are interested in applying for this position and meet the criteria outlined above, please click the link to apply and we will contact you with an update in due course. AMS, a Recruitment Process Outsourcing Company, may in the delivery of some of its services be deemed to operate as an Employment Agency or an Employment Business

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2nd Line IT Technician

Bluetown
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£30k-32k
City of Bristol, United Kingdom

Job Title: 2nd Line IT Technician Location: Sharston, M22 4SN Salary : £30,000 - £32,000, dependent on experience Job type: Full time, Permanent About us: Established in 2000, Express Solicitors is an award-winning law firm that deals with personal injury and clinical negligence claims. Based in Manchester, we serve clients nationwide and are currently ranked 70 out of more than 10,000 law firms. We have a 5-star rating on Trustpilot from over 7,000 reviews, which coming from our clients means a lot to us. We are proud of the work we do helping injured people, and this is the core of our business. About the role: We are currently looking to appoint a 2nd Line IT Technician to provide intermediate-level IT support, bridging the gap between frontline (1st line helpdesk) support and specialist / external support. The role requires technical expertise, legal application knowledge, and strong communication skills. Responsibilities: Act as an escalation point for technical issues unresolved by 1st Line support. Troubleshoot and resolve end user issues. Provide support for remote/hybrid working setups, VPNs, and secure access. Support legal applications such as case management, document management, and time-recording systems (e.g., iManage, Proclaim, Elite 3E). Administer user and permissions on Active Directory and Microsoft 365. Support security tools including MFA, DLP, and encryption solutions in line with GDPR and SRA requirements. Assist in IT projects, including system upgrades, migrations, and business continuity testing Person Specification: Strong knowledge of Windows Client OSs Knowledge of Microsoft 365, Active Directory, and Exchange. Understanding of networking (DNS, DHCP, VPNs). Experience with legal IT systems (case/document management, billing, dictation tools). Mobile device management experience (Intune, MobileIron, etc.). Excellent communication skills with the ability to support staff at all levels. High level of confidentiality and ability to work under pressure. Salary & Hours: Salary of £30,000 - £32,000, dependent on experience Our standard working hours are 8:30am to 5:30pm Monday-Thursday and 8:30am to 5pm Friday - all office based Benefits: On-site Working - At our South Court office 23 Days Holiday - Rising to 26 days, plus bank/public holidays Extra Holidays - 3 holiday buy backs and an extra day for your birthday after service length requirement Looking After Your Health - Private medical insurance available after 2 years' service, annual flu jab and Employee Assistance Programme Looking After Your Well-being - 24/7 onsite Gym, Netball/Football team, 10km Manchester team and more Work Life / Balance - Active social committee with generous departmental and firm-wide social budget. Recruitment Process: Interviews will be conducted by MS Teams and will include scenario-based questioning. Our employees are our most important asset, we rate skill and ability above all else and our recruitment policy encourages applications from all. Please click APPLY to be redirected to our website to complete your application. Candidates with experience or relevant job titles of; IT Support Engineer, Helpdesk, IT Support Technician, 2nd Line Support Engineer, 2nd Line Support, IT Service Desk Technician, Technical Support, IT Technician, Technical Support Engineer, Tech Support, Tech Support Services will also be considered for this role.

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Infrastructure Project Manager

Nexus Jobs Limited
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£350-450
Milton Keynes, England, United Kingdom

Infrastructure Project Manager Our Client is looking to recruit an Infrastructure Project Manager with at least 5 to 7 years solid expertise to manage and oversee the technical processes. Must be someone has been through the cycle from 1st to 3rd line support and subsequently moved in to project management. You will be involved with project planning and delivering upgrades to hardware and software. Must be familiar with Active Directory and server 2013. An excellent manager and be able to lead and direct a team of techies. Ability to communicate effectively at all levels. The Client has sites scattered across the UK and therefore there will be travel required to meet various teams and heads of departments. The duration of this contract assignment is 6 months. The rate will be negotiable. The role will be based in Milton Keynes. Please send your CV to us in Word format along with your daily rate and availability.

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Technical Infrastructure Project Manager

Nexus Jobs Limited
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£65k-75k
Birmingham, England, United Kingdom

Technical Infrastructure Project Manager Our Client is looking to recruit an Technical Infrastructure Project Manager with at least 5 to 7 years solid expertise to manage and oversee the technical processes. Must be someone who has been through the cycle from 1st to 3rd line support and subsequently moved in to project management. You will be involved with project planning and delivering upgrades to hardware and software. Must be familiar with Active Directory and server 2013. An excellent manager and be able to lead and direct a team of techies. Ability to communicate effectively at all levels. The Client has sites scattered across the UK and therefore there will be travel required to meet various teams and heads of departments. The role will be based in Birmingham. The salary for the role will be in the range £65K - £75K plus benefits Please send your CV to us in Word format along with your salary and availability

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Senior Technical Infrastructure Project Manager

Nexus Jobs Limited
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£550-700
Milton Keynes, England, United Kingdom

Senior Technical Infrastructure Project Manager Our Client is looking to recruit a Technical Infrastructure Project Manager with at least 10 to 15 years solid expertise to manage and oversee the technical processes. Must be someone has been through the cycle from 1st to 3rd line support and subsequently moved in to project management. You will be involved with project planning and delivering upgrades to hardware and software and decisions with senior management. You must therefore be able work at all levels and understand the full project life-cycle. Must be familiar with Active Directory and server 2013. An excellent manager and be able to lead and direct a team of techies. Ability to communicate effectively at all levels. The Client has sites scattered across the UK and Asia and therefore there will be travel required to meet various teams and heads of departments. The duration of this contract assignment is 6 months. The rate will be negotiable but probably in the range £550 to £700 per day for the right candidate. The role will be based in Milton Keynes. Please send your CV to us in Word format along with your daily rate and availability.

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Junior Infrastructure Project Manager

Nexus Jobs Limited
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£35k-40k
Milton Keynes, England, United Kingdom

Junior Infrastructure Project Manager Our Client is looking to recruit an Junior Technical Infrastructure Project Manager with at least 3 to 5 years expertise to manage and oversee the technical processes, enhancements, upgrades and installation of new software and processes. Must be someone who has been through the cycle from 1st to 3rd line support and subsequently moved in to project management. You will be involved with project planning and delivering upgrades to hardware and software. Must be familiar with Active Directory and server 2013. An excellent manager and be able to lead and direct a team of techies. You must ideally have an ITIL certification. Ability to communicate effectively at all levels. The Client has sites scattered across the UK and therefore there will be travel required to meet various teams and heads of departments. Must be able to travel across UK, Europe and Asia occasionally. The role will be based in Milton Keynes. The salary for the role will be in the range £35K - £40K per annum plus Benefits. Please send your CV to us in Word format along with your salary and availability

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Technical Infrastructure Project Manager

Nexus Jobs Limited
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£400-500
Milton Keynes, England, United Kingdom

Infrastructure Project Manager Our Client is looking to recruit an Technical Infrastructure Project Manager with at least 7 to 10 years solid expertise to manage and oversee the technical processes, enhancements, upgrades and installation of new software and processes. Must be someone who has been through the cycle from 1st to 3rd line support and subsequently moved in to project management. You will be involved with project planning and delivering upgrades to hardware and software. Must be familiar with Active Directory and server 2013. An excellent manager and be able to lead and direct a team of techies. Ability to communicate effectively at all levels. The Client has sites scattered across the UK and therefore there will be travel required to meet various teams and heads of departments. Must be able to travel across UK, Europe and Asia occasionally. The role will be based in Milton Keynes. The rate for the role will be in the range £450 - £500 per day. Please send your CV to us in Word format along with your salary and availability.

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Technical Solutions Lead (Wintel)

AMS Contingent Workforce Solutions
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7 months
South Derbyshire, England, United Kingdom

AMS is a global workforce solutions partner committed to creating inclusive, dynamic, and future-ready workplaces. We help organisations adapt, grow, and thrive in an ever-evolving world by building, shaping, and optimising diverse talent strategies. Our Contingent Workforce Solution (CWS) is one way we support our clients. Acting as an extension of their recruitment teams, we connect them with skilled interim and temporary professionals, fostering workplaces where everyone can contribute and succeed. On behalf of our globally respected client who develop cutting-edge technologies that deliver clean, safe and competitive solutions to meet the planet's vital power needs we are looking for a Technical Solutions Lead for a 12 Month contract based in Derby. (Hybrid) Purpose of the role: As Technical Solutions Lead you will support the delivering of client-side projects across a large Windows estate. You will work on multiple concurrent workstreams, ensuring technical solutions are tested, compliant, and successfully adopted by end users. What you'll do: Support project delivery across multiple workstreams within the Windows client estate. Collaborate with Solutions Architects to ensure solutions are secure, compliant, and fit for purpose. Oversee and manage testing activities. Ensure the client estate runs efficiently and securely. Engage with end users to drive successful solution adoption. The skills you'll need: Strong Wintel background and proven track record in managing and delivering solutions within Windows environments. Hands-on experience deploying, configuring, and optimising Windows desktops to ensure security, compliance, and user experience. Experience with Active Directory. Hands-on experience with Intune and Autopilot. Working knowledge of Microsoft Exchange. Experience with SCCM. Next steps: We will only accept workers operating via an Umbrella or PAYE engagement model. If you are interested in applying for this position and meet the criteria outlined above, please click the link to apply and we will contact you with an update in due course. AMS, a Recruitment Process Outsourcing Company, may in the delivery of some of its services be deemed to operate as an Employment Agency or an Employment Business

Contract roles and jobs for Active Directory

Windows System Administrator

The Windows System Administrator uses Active Directory to manage users, groups, and permissions within a Windows environment, ensuring security and access management.

Network Administrator

The Network Administrator manages Active Directory to handle directory services, domain controllers, and security policies within the corporate network.

Systems & Networks Engineer

The Systems & Network Engineer uses Active Directory to configure and maintain network infrastructure, setting up user management and security policies.

Systems and Networks Manager

The Systems and Network Manager oversees Active Directory administration, ensuring efficient management of users, computers, and network resources, while ensuring security and integrity in the environment.

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