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Project Planner Manchester (Hybrid - site-based, client + remote) Salary DOE + Training + Development + Pension + Life Insurance An excellent opportunity awaits a Project Planner looking to work on major water and utilities capital programmes within a forward-thinking business offering variety, progression and development. This company is a growing digital consultancy supporting complex infrastructure projects, with a strong focus on the digital tools and technology they develop to strengthen project controls across regulated sectors. In this role you'll be embedded within key infrastructure programmes, supporting the coordination and management of project schedules. You'll work closely with the client, PMs and contractors to keep programmes aligned, track progress against baseline, and highlight risks or slippage. You'll review critical path, support change control, and ensure reporting gives a clear and accurate view of performance. The working pattern is hybrid, typically three days on site or in the office and two days from home. The ideal candidate will have planning experience across water, utilities, heavy civils or infrastructure. You'll be confident using Primavera P6 and/or MS Project, comfortable analysing schedules, and used to working alongside PMs, engineers and contractors. Utilities exposure within regulated capital environments is important. This is a fantastic opportunity for a Planner who wants exposure to major utilities projects, hands-on experience across live capital programmes, and the chance to work within a consultancy where digital capability is central to delivery. The Role: *Develop and maintain detailed capital project schedules *Integrate contractor programmes into a coordinated plan *Monitor baseline performance and review critical path *Support change control and assess schedule impact *Hybrid working split - 3 days client site/office in Manchester, two days remote The Person: *Planning experience within water, utilities, infrastructure or heavy civils *Strong working knowledge of Primavera P6 and/or MS Project *Comfortable working with PMs, engineers and contractors *Organised, detail-focused, and confident communicating schedule updates clearly Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd acts an employment agency for permanent roles and an employment business for temporary roles. The salary advertised is the bracket available for this position. The actual salary paid will be dependent on your level of experience, qualifications and skill set and will be decided by our client, the employer. Rise are not responsible or liable for any hiring decisions made by the end client. We are an equal opportunities company and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.

Technical Solutions Architect The primary role of the IT 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 - £60K. Please do send your CV to us in Word format along with your salary and notice period.

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)

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.

DevOps Engineer with AWS To successfully build and deliver our next-generation cloud-hosted and cloud-native technology platforms. You will work within product teams responsible for the full software development life cycle, from conception to deployment. You will support the teams to ensure that solutions and products being developed consider all functional and non-functional requirements including support, maintenance, capacity, security and with a focus on performance. In addition, you will use your skills and experience to help implement DevOps practices across all of IT and drive the modernisation of our platform going forwards. Key accountabilities Build and maintain production and non-production environments to ensure high availability and cost optimization Build and maintain continuous integration and deployment pipelines to achieve fast, effect software delivery Improve performance and scalability of existing systems to meet functional and non-functional requirements Monitor and troubleshoot infrastructure related issues to minimize incidents and achieve resolution SLAs Develop and document best practices for application build and deployment (CI/CD) Contribute to ensuring that applications perform to user expectations and are continuously improved and maintained Work with the Lead Software Engineers, Architecture team and the Solution Delivery teams to contribute to the on-time delivery of solutions and applications Obtain guidance and approval as required to advance activities and resolve issues Communicate regularly regarding the status of current software delivery activities, actively participating in all relevant Scrum ceremonies Maintain an up to date working knowledge of industry best practice in the areas of software engineering and development, supporting and mentoring Solution Delivery teams where necessary BS/MS degree in Computer Science or 4-8 years related experience AWS Certification(s) such as Solutions Architect Pro, DevOps Engineer Pro, SysOps Admin, Developer Associate. Ability to work effectively within a team and autonomously with minimal supervision Be confident with Infrastructure as Code and code release strategies. Have experience with application and infrastructure monitoring. Experience implementing and designing cloud native security concepts, DevSecOps, or MLOps. Agile development techniques and Project management (SCRUM, KANBAN etc.) You’ll be familiar with a cloud-native approach You have a curiosity for new technologies and a thirst for automation, standardisation, continuous integration and continuous delivery Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to deal with individuals (internal and external) at all levels The ability to support people through change A strong problem solver and a self-starter with a ‘can do’ attitude. You will speak fluent English with excellent verbal and written communication skills Proficient with Git and Git workflows Exceptional understanding of AWS, containerisation technology, infrastructure and strong technical design skills. Experience with the full software development lifecycle and delivery using Agile practices. Automating cloud native technologies, deploying applications, and provisioning infrastructure. Infrastructure as Code, using CloudFormation, Terraform, or other tools. Azure DevOps Pipelines JIRA & Confluence Knowledge of IP networking, VPN's, DNS, load balancing and firewall. Develop platforms with scalability, security and performance in mind, leveraging the cloud. 5+ years of experience as a technical specialist. 2+ years of hands-on experience of programming in languages such as .Net, Java, C++, Python, Ruby, Go, Swift or similar object-oriented language. Experience with AWS - including but not limited to EC2, S3, RDS, Lambda and CloudFormation Experience of SQL and Windows severs would be beneficial Hands-on experience with microservices and distributed application architecture, such as containers, Kubernetes, and/or serverless technology. Proficient in leveraging CI/CD tools to automate testing and deployment An expert who can create tooling and automation which improve developer experiences and speed of delivery. Experienced in working in an agile environment (Scrum / Kanban). You’ll be someone who is happy to work independently or collaboratively on multiple tasks. Overall you are a highly motivated DevOps engineer who is passionate about writing excellent code, have strong communication skills and keen to continuously learn and share knowledge with other The Client is happy to consider 2 days a week in the office or at a push 2 days a month. Salary circa £60K - £80K + Benefits. Please do send your CV to us in Word format along with your salary and availability.

Senior Technologist - Optical Systems Ormskirk, West Lancashire Up to £55,000 + 25 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays + Bonus (up to 20%) + Private Healthcare + Pension + Holiday Salary Exchange + Cycle to Work Scheme + Onsite Parking & EV Charging + Onsite Canteen Excellent opportunity for an Optical Systems Engineer to join a global manufacturing group, working with state-of-the-art technologies to develop advanced inspection and measurement solutions used across international production sites. This company are a worldwide leader in their field, operating across architectural, automotive and specialist glass technologies. Their Process Control team plays a key role in developing, deploying and supporting inspection and metrology systems that feed critical data into global manufacturing execution platforms, underpinning quality, performance and process optimisation. In this role you will work across the full lifecycle of automatic inspection systems - from concept and design through to implementation, deployment and ongoing support. You'll create and enhance optical and measurement solutions, develop software (including algorithms and image processing), and work with a mix of legacy tools and modern high-level languages. You'll partner closely with R&D and production teams, provide both on-site and remote technical support, carry out technical assessments of new technologies, and occasionally travel overseas to support global sites. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in optical systems, industrial metrology or precision measurement, alongside experience developing inspection software (e.g. image processing, algorithm design, C# or similar languages). You'll combine hands-on lab skills with strong problem-solving abilities, excellent communication, and solid project/time management. A 2:1 degree or higher in a STEM subject and several years' relevant industry experience are essential. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a highly technical team within a global organisation, work at the forefront of inspection and process control technology, and directly influence product quality and manufacturing performance across worldwide operations. The Role: *Creating and enhancing automatic inspection systems from concept through to implementation *Developing optical / measurement solutions, algorithms and inspection software (incl. image processing, C# or similar) *Delivering and supporting inspection systems and instruments across global manufacturing sites (on-site and remote) *Assessing new technologies in inspection & process control and contributing to continuous improvement initiatives The Person: *2:1 degree or higher in a STEM subject + 5+ years' relevant experience *Experience with optical systems, industrial metrology and precision measurement techniques *Software development experience (e.g. algorithm design, image processing, C# or similar), with strong experimental/lab skills *Excellent communication, high attention to detail and strong project/time management; willing to undertake occasional overseas travel Reference Number: BBBH266794B To apply for this role or to be considered for further roles, please click "Apply Now" or contact Tommy Williams at Rise Technical Recruitment. Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd acts an employment agency for permanent roles and an employment business for temporary roles. The salary advertised is the bracket available for this position. The actual salary paid will be dependent on your level of experience, qualifications and skill set and will be decided by our client, the employer. Rise are not responsible or liable for any hiring decisions made by the end client. We are an equal opportunities company and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.

Solutions Architect Designer Our Client a Telecoms company is looking to recruit a seasoned professional who has at least 5 to 10 years experience as a Solutions Architect Designer. You will be involved in developing and implementing systems architecture designs that will meet business needs. The Solution Designer’s responsibilities include designing innovative solutions based on business requirements, creating functional specifications, assessing the current software systems in place in order to identify areas in need of improvement, and overseeing development teams. Participating and leading on projects where analysis of systems or data requires an in-depth evaluation of complex business process, system process, and industry standards. Designing technology solutions by modelling requirements and applying standard application methodology best practices. Resolving technical problems as they arise. Continually researching current and emerging technologies and proposing changes where needed. Maintain & update Enterprise Architecture documentation. Building and integrating information systems to meet the company’s needs. Assessing the systems architecture currently in place and working with the Enterprise Architect to recommend solutions to improve it. Informing various stakeholders about any problems with the current technical solutions being implemented. Assessing the business impact that certain technical choices have. Providing updates to stakeholders on product development processes. Manage Stakeholder expectations regarding appropriate milestones and deadlines. Providing supervision and guidance to development teams. Ensuring IT Security standards are incorporated by design, ensuring compliance to the required standards (ISO27001) and supporting improvement initiatives and protecting the business from risks arising from data loss. To support and contribute actively to health and safety, environmental, business continuity and information security arrangements that meets our obligations to our customers Proven experience in engineering and software solution design. In-depth understanding of integration techniques & modern coding languages Telco Site Management software design/development Integration knowledge(SOAP, Rest API’s). Middleware Biztalk Data Warehouse design & optimization. ITIL/Remedy experience Experience of using Enterprise Architecture tools. Hons Degree or equivalent in Computer Science, Telecommunications or Engineering. Togaf certification. Knowledge of Cloud architectures. The Client is located close to Reading – so ideally you will be living within 60 minutes commuting distance. You will be working from home remotely for 2 to 3 days a week – and/or working from the office 2 days a week. The salary for this role will be in the range £75K - £90K plus benefits. Do send your CV to us for this exciting position in Word format along with your salary and availability.

Project Planner (SC Clearance) Nottingham (Hybrid - site-based, client + remote) Salary DOE + Training + Development + Pension + Life Insurance An excellent opportunity awaits a Project Planner looking to work on complex defence programmes within a forward-thinking business offering variety, progression and development. This company is a growing digital consultancy operating across major infrastructure and defence environments, with a strong focus on the digital tools and technology they develop to strengthen project controls in highly regulated sectors. In this role you'll be embedded within defence programmes, supporting the coordination and management of detailed project plans. You'll work closely with client stakeholders and multidisciplinary teams to keep delivery aligned, monitor milestones, and integrate risk into the programme. You'll support planning reviews, contribute to governance forums, and ensure reporting is clear and accurate. The working pattern is hybrid, typically 3 days on-site in Nottingham and 2 days remote. The ideal candidate will have planning experience within defence or similarly regulated environments. You'll be confident using recognised planning tools, comfortable coordinating across multiple stakeholders, and experienced working within structured governance frameworks. The right person must be eligible for SC clearance. This is a fantastic opportunity for a Project Planner who wants exposure to high-profile defence programmes, hands-on involvement in complex regulated environments, and progression into senior project controls within a growing consultancy. The Role: *Develop and maintain detailed defence programme plans *Coordinate planning across multidisciplinary teams *Monitor milestones and ensure delivery alignment *Integrate and track programme risk *Hybrid split - three days on-site in the Midlands, two days remote The Person: *Planning experience within defence or regulated sectors *Experience supporting programme-level schedules *Confident working across multiple stakeholders on client site *Organised, detail-focused, and comfortable within governance frameworks *Eligible for SC Clearance Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd acts an employment agency for permanent roles and an employment business for temporary roles. The salary advertised is the bracket available for this position. The actual salary paid will be dependent on your level of experience, qualifications and skill set and will be decided by our client, the employer. Rise are not responsible or liable for any hiring decisions made by the end client. We are an equal opportunities company and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.

Full Stack Engineer (Java/JavaScript) London - Hybrid (3 days per week) £60,000 - £75,000 + Private Healthcare + EV Scheme + Training + Benefits An excellent opportunity awaits a software engineer with commercial experience with Java and/or Kotlin to join a leading and award-winning Tech for Good SME in a role offering the opportunity to work on products that positively impact the world we live in, alongside great training and development opportunities and a strong engineering culture. This is an award-winning SME developing cutting-edge energy infrastructure, driving and leading the way in their respective sector. In this role, you'll join an established but growing cross-functional engineering team and work on developing the supporting tools and applications for the infrastructure and platforms the business develops across the full development lifecycle. You will shape the future of UK energy products and services. You will be part of a collaborative, forward-thinking engineering team and have opportunities to lead and take ownership of projects. This is a hybrid role based three days per week in the Central London office. The ideal candidate will have a solid, hands-on commercial background working with Java, as well as JavaScript experience (ideally React or Vue), alongside experience working with AWS on the cloud infrastructure side. Any experience working with Kotlin or developing with Kotlin would be an advantage. The ideal person will be looking to work for a forward-thinking Tech4Good business. This is a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious Java Software Engineer looking to join an award-winning business in a role with great technical variety, progression, and development opportunities. The Role: * Join a cross-functional engineering team building tools and applications that support green energy infrastructure and platforms. *Work across the full development lifecycle, contributing to both backend (Java/Kotlin) and frontend (React/Vue) solutions. *Help shape and evolve UK energy products, with real ownership and input into technical direction. *Hybrid position based in Central London (3 days per week in the office). The Person: *Solid commercial experience with Java, plus JavaScript (React or Vue preferred). *Experience working with AWS and cloud-based infrastructure. *Comfortable or looking to take ownership and contributing within a collaborative engineering team. *Motivated by working in a forward-thinking Tech for Good business with impact. *Based within commutable distance to Central London Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd acts an employment agency for permanent roles and an employment business for temporary roles. The salary advertised is the bracket available for this position. The actual salary paid will be dependent on your level of experience, qualifications and skill set and will be decided by our client, the employer. Rise are not responsible or liable for any hiring decisions made by the end client. We are an equal opportunities company and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.

Cost Control Lead (SC Clearance) Nottingham (Hybrid - site-based, client + remote) Salary DOE + Training + Development + Pension + Life Insurance An excellent opportunity awaits a project controls professional from a strong cost control background looking to take senior ownership across complex, high-profile defence programmes within a forward-thinking consultancy offering real influence and progression. This company is a specialist digital and project controls consultancy operating across major infrastructure and secure defence environments, embedding into complex programmes to strengthen planning, cost, risk, governance and performance assurance. In this role you'll be embedded within a large-scale defence programme environment, acting as the central point across planning, cost, risk and change. You'll ensure controls are fully integrated, performance reporting is accurate, and governance standards are maintained. You'll align schedule, cost and risk into one clear picture, support senior stakeholders with reliable performance insight, and operate confidently within a structured, security-sensitive setting. The working pattern is hybrid, typically 3 days on-site in Nottingham and two days remote. The ideal candidate will have significant project controls leadership experience within defence or similarly regulated sectors. You'll be confident integrating schedule, cost, risk and change, comfortable with EVM and forecasting, and experienced operating within formal governance and assurance frameworks. Strong capability across tools such as Primavera P6, MSP and reporting platforms is important. The right person must be eligible for UK security clearance and meet nationality requirements due to programme sensitivity. This is a fantastic opportunity for a senior project controls professional who wants to own the full controls picture within high-profile defence work, influence programme-level decision-making, and progress into broader leadership as the consultancy expands. The Role: *Lead and integrate all project controls disciplines across the programme *Align schedule, cost, risk and change into a coherent controls framework *Oversee EVM, forecasting and performance reporting *Maintain governance standards and data integrity *Hybrid split - 3 days on-site in Nottingham, 2 days remote The Person: *Significant project controls experience on complex programmes (ideally Defence) *Background within defence or highly regulated sectors *Strong integrated controls knowledge (schedule, cost, risk, change) *Comfortable briefing and influencing senior stakeholders *Must be eligible for UK security clearance (British National) Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd acts an employment agency for permanent roles and an employment business for temporary roles. The salary advertised is the bracket available for this position. The actual salary paid will be dependent on your level of experience, qualifications and skill set and will be decided by our client, the employer. Rise are not responsible or liable for any hiring decisions made by the end client. We are an equal opportunities company and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.

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.

The One Login for Government Programme represents a once in a generation opportunity to simplify and widen access to all digital government services. Sitting at the heart of the government, we are building one simple, safe and secure way for users to log in and prove who they are that will work across all government services. The One Login programme is full of talented and passionate people who are consistently delivering high quality products for services and individuals. We’re half way through our build phase and features are being shipped almost weekly as we work to mature our product set so that we can expand the range of services and departments benefitting from our work. Sometimes described as the most strategic programme in government, One Login represents a once in a career opportunity to work on a software product that will be used by the majority of the people living in the UK. It’s a fast paced, dynamic and challenging environment that is sure to offer you career satisfaction as well as a chance to develop and enhance your skills. If this sounds like the next role for you on your career journey then we’d love to hear from you. Find out more at the . One Login is the secure front door for millions accessing digital public services. Given the scale and criticality, security, reliability, and resilience are paramount to our mission. This high-profile role requires an experienced Principal Security Architect and leader with a proven track record of strategic direction and managing security products in a complex environment. You will be the driving force behind the Security as a Product concept within the One Login system. This involves leading the development, delivery, and continuous improvement of security as an essential, integrated capability across all services. You will seamlessly embed security into systems and operations by collaborating closely with product teams, engineering, architecture, governance, and senior stakeholders. Your mandate will be to manage the entire security product lifecycle, expertly balancing security risks, programme objectives, user needs, and technical constraints. As a Principal Security Architect, you will be responsible for: shaping and delivering the security architecture and roadmap in alignment with the overarching cyber security strategy and wider programme objectives, ensuring security objectives support wider business goals and developing metrics and reporting to demonstrate security posture and maturity defining and evolving security architecture capabilities as part of the overall service ecosystem, communicating the value of security to technical and non-technical stakeholders and collaborating with cross-functional teams leading cross-functional teams to design and deliver security controls, improvements, and risk mitigation in line with enterprise priorities and compliance requirements acting as a trusted advisor to senior management and programme boards, on product security matters, risks, and opportunities establishing and overseeing governance frameworks for One Login products and services, and developing reporting and KPIs to demonstrate security posture and maturity working with government departments, industry partners, and regulatory bodies to assess and manage shared risks and influence best practices ensuring the programme meets stringent public sector security requirements, including those from NCSC CAF, Secure by Design principles, or other applicable frameworks working in close collaboration with the Head of Security Operations for One Login and the GDS CISO, take responsibility for embedding a robust security culture across the programme. Act as a champion for security; setting out a vision and strategy with appropriate governance

Your transferable skills and experience Excellent written and verbal communication skills Experience of contract negotiation Stakeholder management skills Business risk management skills Key Responsibilities Design and Development: Design, build, and deploy automation solutions that integrate AI/ML models into existing systems and workflows. Process Analysis: Collaborate with business stakeholders and subject matter experts to identify opportunities for automation and define requirements. Coding and Programming: Develop automation scripts and build pipelines for data ingestion, preprocessing, and feature engineering, often using languages like Python, Java, or R. Testing and Maintenance: Conduct extensive testing, troubleshoot issues, monitor system performance and accuracy, and apply updates or improvements as needed. Collaboration: Work with cross-functional teams, including data scientists, software developers, and IT teams, to ensure seamless integration and deployment of AI solutions. Documentation and Reporting: Create and maintain clear technical documentation and generate reports on performance metrics and potential for further optimization. Knowledge of and experience in Technical Skills: Proficiency in programming languages (Python, Java, C#, R). Experience with ML frameworks/libraries (TensorFlow, PyTorch, Scikit-learn). Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) and MLOps practices. Knowledge of automation tools (RPA software like UiPath, or orchestration tools like Airflow, Kubeflow). Soft Skills: Strong problem-solving and analytical abilities. Excellent communication and teamwork skills to bridge technical and non-technical teams. Adaptability and a continuous learning mindset to keep up with evolving technology. 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 up to a minimum 10 weeks. LA International is a HMG approved ICT Recruitment and Project Solutions Consultancy, operating globally from the largest single site in the UK as an IT Consultancy or as an Employment Business & Agency depending upon the precise nature of the work, for security cleared jobs or non-clearance vacancies, LA International welcome applications from all sections of the community and from people with diverse experience and backgrounds. Award Winning LA International, winner of the Recruiter Awards for Excellence, Best IT Recruitment Company, Best Public Sector Recruitment Company and overall Gold Award winner, has now secured the most prestigious business award that any business can receive, The Queens Award for Enterprise: International Trade, for the second consecutive period.

Senior Firmware Engineer Nottingham £60,000-£70,000 + Technical Progression + 26 Days Annual Leave + Bank Holidays + Benefits Excellent opportunity for a Senior Firmware Engineer with experience of low power systems to join a highly innovative business offering opportunities to own and lead projects, make a massive difference to new and existing products, and collaborate with global engineering teams. This company have ambitions to become a household name by building upon a stellar reputation built within elite and professional sports. In this role, you'll take ownership of firmware development across their platforms. You'll develop C/C++ firmware for Nordic SoCs (nRF52/nRF53), working within RTOS or bare-metal environments to deliver ultra-reliable low-power performance. You'll integrate wireless communication technologies such as BLE, ANT+, and Wi-Fi, and work closely with electronics, mechanical, app, and cloud teams to ensure seamless connectivity and performance. The ideal candidate will have strong C/C++ firmware experience, hands-on expertise with Nordic SoCs or similar low-power architectures, and good knowledge of debugging and test tools. Experience with bootloaders, OTA updates, or system diagnostics would be advantageous. You'll have the confidence to lead projects and drive continuous improvement across firmware standards and reliability. This is a fantastic opportunity to join an ambitious company during a truly exciting period in their history offering a technically fascinating position, opportunities to lead your own projects, and make a substantial contribution to the future of the wider group! The Role: *Develop C/C++ firmware for Nordic SoCs (nRF52/nRF53) *Integrate BLE, ANT+, and Wi-Fi connectivity *Work in RTOS/bare-metal environments for low-power optimisation *Collaborate with electronics, app, and cloud teams *Hybrid working from Nottingham (2-3 days per week) The Person: *Senior Firmware Engineer with strong embedded C/C++ experience *Experience leading firmware projects *Exposure to Nordic SoCs, low-power systems, or RTOS environments *Strong debugging and testing skills *Commutable to the Nottingham area Reference Number: BBBH270230 Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd acts an employment agency for permanent roles and an employment business for temporary roles. The salary advertised is the bracket available for this position. The actual salary paid will be dependent on your level of experience, qualifications and skill set and will be decided by our client, the employer. Rise are not responsible or liable for any hiring decisions made by the end client. We are an equal opportunities company and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.

Database Engineer with SQL and C# Our Client is a City based bank – looking to recruit a Database Engineer with at least 3 to 5 years expertise of developing and supporting SQL and C#. Software Development: Analysis of issues pertaining to problems or errors raised by in-house systems, i.e. CORE, SharePoint interface, Equation end of day cycle. Understanding business requirements in order to develop and deliver appropriate solutions based on system definition documents. Proficiency in advanced 4GL programming languages and able to apply to the fully development life-cycle. Database Support Supporting budgeting and financial planning processes for Finance department, including loading and refreshing of data based on requirements. Understand and conduct the front-end functionality to amend and change hierarchical structures within the environment. Debug and analyse errors and anomalies within Hyperion system as raised by Finance and to pinpoint areas of failure and correct any issues. Liaise with Finance on a daily basis to ensure smooth running of the Hyperion environment. Build data flows within the SQL environment in SSIS packages. Introduce new field and data types for new information to be collated in the CORE environment. To integrate with all the Bank’s sub-systems using data abstraction and connectivity layers, i.e. ODBC, ADO.net. Build reports based on business requirements using Hyperion Interactive Reports. Ensure that the environment is running optimally and to utilise house-keeping procedures. Sharepoint Integration: Integrate the SharePoint environment and Forms with Equation system to introduce automation of processes thereby eliminating the need for duplicate entry. Utilise web services to integrate from cutting edge technology into legacy systems such as Equation. End of Day Cycle: Provide second and third level support for in-house programmes during the end of day cycle. Able to analyse and rectify any problems raised in an independent and team scenario. Take ownership of a problem and deliver a solution in a timely manner. Provide out of office hours support. Risk & Regulatory Duties Maintain knowledge of all applicable regulatory requirements including the Bank’s Risk and Compliance policies and procedures and adhere to these to avoid exposing the Bank to undue risk. Report policy/procedure breaches and areas of potential non-compliance and suspicions promptly upon identification in accordance with the Bank's Risk and Compliance policies. Accurately execute all controls within own area to minimise risk of policy, procedure, and/or regulatory breaches. Identify new risks/control gaps within own area and escalate accordingly to your Line Manager and/or Head of Department. Training & Competence Complete all annual mandatory regulatory refresher training as per the Bank's training plans and deadlines. Proactively seek to complete recommended technical and behavioural competencies training required for your role. Conduct Act in accordance with the FCA/PRA Code of Conduct. Business Continuity Fulfil all prescribed business continuity requirements as set out in the organisational or departmental specific plans or as instructed by the Line Manager/Head of Department. Qualifications/Experience Degree level qualified or equivalent. SQL Programming. C# Software development. Knowledge and Skills C# Programming to high level of proficiency. Software analysis and design. SQL query language. Dimensional modelling Data warehouse design concepts, (Inmon or Kimball) This is a Full-Time Contract initially for 6 months – but likely to become permanent. Salary for this position will be £55K - £60K per annum. The Client is based in the City of London. Please do send your CV to us in Word format along with your salary and availability.

FIS Integrity Treasury Systems Support Analyst Our Client is in the process of implementing a Treasury System from FIS called Integrity. You must have at least 2 to 4 years experience of working with and supporting FIS Integrity’s Treasury System. The Client may consider experience of FIS Quantum as well. Any software development skills with C# .net, C++ and SQL Server would be very useful for this role. This will be a hybrid role with 3 days in the office in Central London. The salary for this role will be in the range £45K - £65K. Do send your CV to us in Word format along with your salary and availability.