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**FULLTIME ONSITE IN BARROW-IN-FURNESS** Role Description: * Inputting into High Level Designs * Creating Low Level designs from approved High-Level Designs * Configuring core infrastructure components e.g. Data Centre Fabric, Access/Distribution Switches, routers, WAN, firewalls, load balancers, Authentication servers, Wi-Fi controllers, management tooling. * Performing impact assessments on large or complex networks. * Performing testing to pre-determined plans and analyse results. * Planning survey's / surveying for cross/site distribution areas (Fibre) - checking for cabling power/space (photo's to be taken) * Installing new SDA switches in readiness for OOH work for installation/take on and testing of kit, providing ELS and decom/removal of old switches Installation/take on and testing of new SDA kit Key Skills o Network Architecture / Architecture (Compute/storage/End User) o Working in secure environments o Network Design (HLD/LLD) o Cisco Networking (Routing/Switching) o Data Centre Networking o Cisco ACI o Firewalls (Palo Alto / Cisco) o Authentication (802.1x / Cisco ISE / AD familiarity) o Network management o Load balancing (NetScaler) o Cisco SDA (Software Defined Access) o Meraki o Wi-Fi o Remote access o Encryption 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.

Data Architect 6 Month contract initially Based: Remote/London - 2 days p/w onsite Rate: £Market rates p/d (via Umbrella company) We have a great opportunity with a world leading organisation where you will be provided with all of the support and development to succeed. A progressive organisation where you can really make a difference. We have a great opportunity for a Data Architect to join the team for an initial 6 month contract. As a Data Architect you will make a meaningful impact on our data-driven journey. We have an exciting opportunity for you to work with a talented team, harness cutting-edge technologies like Data Vault, Snowflake, DBT, Airflow and AWS/Azure, and drive innovative solutions that shape the future of our organization. As a Data Architect, you will play a crucial role in designing and building advanced data solutions and models, working closely with cross-functional teams to shape innovative products and services. Key Responsibilities: * Triaging new requirements, assessing their impact, and providing estimates for modifying data models accordingly. * You will also be responsible for developing and enhancing business physical data models to meet evolving needs while driving alignment as necessary. * Acting as the custodian of data models, you will define and own modelling within delivery teams, ensuring adherence to standards and principles. * Creating solutions that fulfil business needs and align with the end state architecture, while simultaneously documenting, communicating, and centrally managing data models in an appropriate manner. * Collaborating with the broader architecture community, you will share your expertise to promote alignment and innovation. * As an experienced Data Modeller or Architect, you will bring your passion for creating order within reporting structures, along with a comprehensive understanding of Data Warehousing/Analytic end-to-end architecture. * Your proficiency with various modelling methodologies, such as 3NF, Dimensional, and Data Vault, will be essential, and your expertise in staying up to date with industry advancements, including machine learning and modern algorithmic techniques at scale, will be valuable in driving data design best practices. * Strong communication and influencing skills will enable you to advocate for and implement these best practices at the Engineering and Product Manager levels. * A curious and driven mindset will empower you to comprehend business processes and the data they generate, leveraging opportunities to structure and utilise this data for driving business value. * Be part of a cutting-edge retail transformation, leveraging the latest technologies like Snowflake, DBT, Data Vault and Azure/AWS. * Collaborate with top talent in data engineering, analytics, and Products teams across the organization to create impactful data solutions. Key Skills & Experience: * As a Data Architect, you are a skilled and experienced professional who thrives in working with vast and complex data sets. * With a passion for creating order within reporting structures, you possess expertise in data warehousing, analytic end-to-end architecture, and various modelling methodologies such as 3NF, Dimensional, and Data Vault. * Your knowledge of the latest industry developments, including machine learning and modern algorithmic techniques at scale, enables you to design and build leading-edge data solutions that deliver valuable insights and enhance the overall customer experience. * Your strong communication and influencing skills, combined with your curiosity and drive to understand business processes and leverage data for driving business value, make you a valuable asset in shaping and designing new products and services within the overall data architecture of our organisation. * Excellent communication skills for interacting with stakeholders, presenting technical concepts, and collaborating with cross-functional teams. * Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work cross-functionally with stakeholders, engineers, and analysts. * Ability to think critically and solve complex problems, translating business requirements into actionable insights. * Experience with cloud technologies/migrations would be hugely beneficial. Desirable skills/knowledge/experience: * Exposure and experience with AI/ML and Generative AI technologies * Knowledge of Data Visualization Tools: Experience with tools such as MicroStrategy / Power BI This is an excellent opportunity on a great project of work, If you are looking for your next exciting opportunity, apply now for your CV to reach me directly, we will respond as soon as possible. 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.

A Linux Technical Specialist is required for an initial 12 month contract. This is a hybrid role with 2 none consecutive days on site in Fleet and is inside IR35 so will require working via an FCSA accredited umbrella company. Key Skills and experience: *RHEL 8 and 9 *Sudo and Automation *Scripting skills - Python *Experience with Jenkins delivery (nice to have) *JBoss v7 & v8, Java 17, 21 *Integration with tools such as CyberArk *Experience joining RHEL to AD domains *Knowledge of ELK Stack (nice to have) *Shell scripting *Ansible and Jenkins *Knowledge of ServiceNow service management system (incident and change management) 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.

A Network Design Specialist - RF Planning Tools is required for an initial 12 month contract. This is a hybrid role with 3 days on site in London and is inside IR35 so will require working via an FCSA accredited umbrella company Essential Skills and Experience: *A good understanding of tools used for RF Planning and deploying coverage solutions in Mobile networks *Ability to design scalable, secure, and reliable OSS architectures that support RF Planning and Operational Activities *Skilled in GIS data manipulation and AWS solutions. *Working with AWS, Azure or other cloud hosting technology is preferred. *Knowledge of RAN, transmission technologies, and telecom protocols (2G/4G/5G/NB-IoT). *Skilled in SQL and database design for structured data and reporting. *Experience with OSS Architectural designs. *Experience with integrating data from external sources into internal platforms, including ETL pipelines and API-based data exchange *Experience with radio network infrastructure data. 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.

***SC CLEARED*** Security Analyst / Detection Engineer 4 Month contract initially Based: Remote/Corsham - Max 3 days p/w onsite Rate: £500 - £537 p/d (via Umbrella company) We have a great opportunity with a world leading organisation where you will be provided with all of the support and development to succeed. A progressive organisation where you can really make a difference. We have a great opportunity for a Security Analyst / Detection Engineer to join the team for an initial 4 month contract. The ideal candidate will have good Security analyst skills, knowledge of working in a SOC environment beneficial, knowledge of defence environment and culture. You will have the ability to operate standard SOC tools (SIEM), incident investigation, detection engineering Embedded with an existing Customer SOC. Key Responsibilities: * Conduct reactive monitoring of the networks to deliver a layered, agile cyber defence capability across all security domains. * Manage and triage alerts; conduct impact assessments and develop mitigating strategies to be briefed up the chain of command. * Improve and comply all extant cyber security policies, procedures and orders, review and amend when required. * Maintain and share knowledge of current cyber issues, vulnerabilities and exploits through research, technical reports and briefs Key Skills & Experience: * Experienced Tier 2 SOC analyst * Knowledge of Data networks * Knowledge & experience with SIEM tool sets and security management tools. Desirable Security Qualifications: CompTIA S+/N+/CySA+, AWS, MS, SANS, CISSP etc. * Ideally have some experience with UK defence or military space. This is an excellent opportunity on a great project of work, If you are looking for your next exciting opportunity, apply now for your CV to reach me directly, we will respond as soon as possible. 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.

Required: Senior SQL Developer IR35 Status: Inside Duration: 12 month initial contract Location: 2 days onsite Central London, rest remote Extensive SQL experience covering: Server side and client side development Performance tuning Logical and physical model design Design of complex and long stored procedure Strong appreciations of SOLID design principles and its effective application in practice Knowledge and experience with C#, Python, Powershell is desired Ability to follow agile development best practices (preferrable Scrum/ Kanban) Effective application of Automation/ DevOps best practices Strong sense of ownership, high level of independence and enthusiasm to go extra mile Ability to own initiative to resolve issues/ investigate and final solutions. Providing support and resolving issues for systems in production Excellent communication skill - including ability to convey information to non-technical colleagues in a concise and clear way. Strong stakeholder management, able to communicate at all levels and build sustainable relationships. A strong analytical/ problem solving mind set. Desired skills/ Preferred Qualification: Some understanding of project methodologies and their application within organizations project methodology Organizational skills and ability to multi task in a highly pressurized support environment Able to work within high performing team and contribute to overall objective / best practices Always ready to learn and explore new areas with regard to technology. 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.

QRM insight and Modelling Lead 6 Month contract initially Based: Remote/Coventry - 2-3 days p/w onsite Rate: £500 - £550 p/d (via Umbrella company) We have a great opportunity with a world leading organisation where you will be provided with all of the support and development to succeed. A progressive organisation where you can really make a difference. We have a great opportunity for a QRM insight and Modelling Lead to join the team for an initial 6 month contract. Key Responsibilities: This role will lead the development and enhancement of QRM for the wider group, including implementation of behavioural models. In addition this role will be responsible for developing and maintaining financial models and analytics that support the wider Finance and Group strategy. * This role will lead a team of professionals that acts as a central support function for QRM and financial modelling across Finance, ensuring they are compliant with model governance requirements * The role will also develop the use of analytical tools (e.g. Power BI) across the Finance function. Key Skills & Experience: * QRM model development * Significant proven experience in a finance/treasury function and covering model development * Strong experience of dealing with various internal customers and stakeholders at all levels * Experience of using analytical tools to provide financial insight * Ability to motivate a team in a demanding environment * Focus on documentation of solutions, adhering to model governance requirements * Credibility with senior stakeholders * This individual will collaborate with stakeholders across different teams to ensure that the needs of a wide range of internal customers are being met. This is an excellent opportunity on a great project of work, If you are looking for your next exciting opportunity, apply now for your CV to reach me directly, we will respond as soon as possible. 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.

Our client is looking for a DevOps/Cloud Engineer (AWS Integration) on a six month initial contract, working hybrid out of their site in Knutsford. This role has been deemed as Inside IR35. Role Description: * Deploy comprehensive cloud infrastructure for various products, including Astronomer Airflow and AccelData environments. * Facilitate cross-functional integration between vendor products and other systems, such as data lakes, storage, and compute services. * Establish best practices for cloud security, scalability, and performance. * Manage and configure vendor product deployments, ensuring the setup and maintenance of environments. * Ensure high availability, scalability, and fault tolerance of Airflow clusters. * Implement monitoring, alerting, and logging for Airflow and related components. * Perform upgrades and patches for platform-related components. * Oversee capacity planning, resource allocation, and optimization of Airflow workers. * Maintain and configure integrations with source control systems (e.g., GitHub, GitLab) for version control. * Collaborate with cloud providers (e.g., AWS) for pipeline integration and scaling requirements. * Identify, design, and implement internal process improvements, including re-designing infrastructure for greater scalability, optimizing data delivery, and automating manual processes. * Develop infrastructure for optimal extraction, transformation, and loading of data from various sources using AWS and SQL technologies. * Work with stakeholders, including design, product, and executive teams, to address platform-related technical issues. * Build analytical tools to leverage the data pipeline, providing actionable insights into key business performance metrics, such as operational efficiency and customer acquisition.? 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.

****SC CLEARED**** Principle DevOps Engineer 6 Month contract initially Based: Remotely Rate: £650 - £710 p/d (via Umbrella company) We have a great opportunity with a world leading organisation where you will be provided with all of the support and development to succeed. A progressive organisation where you can really make a difference. We a great opportunity for a Principle DevOps Engineer. Key Skills & Experience: AWS Infrastructure Expertise - (EC2, S3, VPC, RDS, IAM, Lambda). Terraform & IaC (Infrastructure as Code) - (Terraform scripts for AWS infrastructure automation) AWS Workspaces Management - deploying, configuring, and optimizing AWS Workspaces for remote desktop solutions. CI/CD Pipeline Implementation -CI/CD tools - AWS CodePipeline and GitHub Actions. Cloud Security & IAM -AWS security best practices, IAM roles, access control policies, and compliance frameworks. Monitoring & Logging -AWS CloudWatch for system performance monitoring and alerting. Networking - cloud networking (VPCs, subnets, load balancing, VPNs) Team Collaboration & Documentation - Ability to work in an agile DevOps environment, communicate effectively with development and operations teams, and document infrastructure solutions clearly. This is an excellent opportunity on a great project of work, If you are looking for your next exciting opportunity, apply now for your CV to reach me directly, we will respond as soon as possible. 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.

A Social Value Programme Lead is required for an initial 12 month contract. This is a hybrid role with 2 days a week on site in Newcastle upon Tyne and is inside IR35 so will require working via an FCSA accredited umbrella company. Job Description: As the Social Value Programme Lead you will: *Shape and drive social value initiatives across our region for the benefit of our local clients *Monitor, track, and report on current initiatives as well as strategically evaluating successes and lessons learnt *Lead on early talent and social mobility initiatives across the region feeding into client demand for the Advanced Technology Centre *Providing sales and bid support for prospective technology programme and projects Essential Skills and experience: *Programme management credentials spanning multiple clients and initiatives *Excellent written and verbal communication skills with experience delivering in-person events / meetings to large and senior audiences *A track record of on time on budget delivery *Experience monitoring and delivering social value initiatives 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.

Our client is looking for a Domain Optimization Developer to work full time onsite in Wokingham on a 6 month initial contract. This role has been deemed Inside IR35. Essential skills/knowledge/experience: Understanding of data collection, preprocessing and analysis Experience using statistical computer languages (Python, etc.) to manipulate data and draw insights from large data sets. Python, Gurobi Optimizer Optimization problem Solving, 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.

Our Client are looking for an SC cleared Engineer to fill the role of a Power Platform Developer focused on Dynamics Finance & Operations and Commerce. Key Experience and responsibilities includes: - Environment Provisioning Expertise - Experience provisioning sandbox, demo, and production environments using Lifecycle Services (LCS), including configuration of Common Data Service (Dataverse) and SQL database settings. - Deployment Lifecycle Management - Skilled in managing the full deployment lifecycle: planning, configuring, validating, and executing deployments across development, test, UAT, and production environments. - Version & Update Control - Ability to apply and manage application updates, including binary package handling and update validation. - Environment Strategy Design - Capable of designing environment strategies ta, including multi-region rollouts, pilot environments, and parallel system operations. - Security & Access Configuration - Proficient in configuring environment-level security, user roles, and access controls to ensure compliance and operational integrity. - Integration Readiness - Ensures environments are properly configured for integrations (e.g., Dual Write, Power Platform, external systems), including endpoint setup and data flow validation. - Monitoring & Troubleshooting - Experience using LCS monitoring tools and telemetry to identify and resolve provisioning or deployment issues efficiently. - Documentation & Governance - Maintains detailed documentation of environment configurations, deployment steps, and rollback procedures to support governance and audit requirements. 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.

**12 hour shift patterns & inside IR35** As a SOC Analyst you will: * Work a combination of day and night shifts. * Respond to alerts. * Work closely with client organization analysts. * Perform detailed analysis of the data captured by monitoring systems. * Escalate incidents where necessary and act as a point of contact throughout * Under supervision, plan and conduct threat hunting across client environments. * Review and identify alerts for further tuning. * Conduct proactive threat research. * Support the recommendation and implementation of new detection signatures. * Support client engagements and/or service meetings. * Support the development of SOC playbooks. The following skills and experience are required for this role: * A good understanding of computer networks, operating systems, software, hardware and security. * An understanding of cyber security risks associated with various technologies and ways to manage them. * A good working knowledge of various security technologies such as network and application firewalls, host intrusion prevention and antivirus. * Any relevant academic or industry specific training. Set yourself apart: * Ability to seek out new ways of working more efficiently. * Sustain a high level of focus, effort, and energy. * Proven history developing innovative & creative solutions. * Strives to learn new skills, applications, and technologies through focused effort. 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.

We have an urgent requirement for a Graphic Designer on a 6 month contract basis. The role will be hybrid working with 3 days a week onsite either in London or York. The Graphic Designer will design and deliver the client's visual identity across reports, digital platforms, speeches, and engagement materials. This role requires creative craft, clarity, and the ability to communicate complex system-wide ideas in accessible, compelling formats. It calls for someone who can bring visual storytelling into the client's mission, ensuring consistency, accessibility, and impact. We are looking for someone who can: * Design strategic publications, reports, and prospectuses. * Create infographics, data visualisations, and visual frameworks that clarify complexity. * Develop and maintain brand identity across digital and print. * Collaborate with writers and programme leads to align visuals with narrative. * Produce digital and event materials that support speeches, launches, and external engagement. Essential skills include: * Experience in publication design, digital assets, and brand development. * Proficiency in professional design software and willingness to adapt to new tools. * Ability to translate complex concepts into clear, engaging visual communication. * Strong collaboration and communication skills. * A focus on accessibility, clarity, and quality in design. * Awareness of data visualisation principles and inclusive design practices. 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.

**REMOTE** Key Responsibilities: * Identification and crafting of complex custom WAF rules & features to mitigate MVP and security posture gaps. * Crafting efficacy testing for baseline & custom rules and features and integrating testing in the automation pipelines. * Providing SME support for other security testing such as WAF PoCs, new features and solutions * Providing WAF focused SME support and advice on Web & API based attack methodologies, evasions and mitigation techniques. * Providing DevSecOps SME & pipeline build support for the automation works * Monitor and review all tuning requests. * Conduct detailed log analysis to identify false positives and optimize WAF rules for improved accuracy and performance. * Create and maintain comprehensive documentation for WAF tuning, tuning procedures, policies, and configurations. * Develop, test, and recommend WAF policies and rules tailored to specific applications and environments. * Proactively assist with identifying false positives. * Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration of WAF solutions into existing security infrastructure. * Provide recommendations for WAF configuration based on best practices and security requirements. * Perform regular assessments and audits of WAF configurations to ensure optimal security posture and compliance with industry standards. * Stay updated with the latest web security threats, vulnerabilities, and trends to continually enhance WAF effectiveness. Key Accountabilities: * Conduct detailed analyses and technical evaluations of various Web Application Firewall (WAF) solution rulesets and functionalities to confirm adherence to agreed baselines and to maximize detection of web, API, and other traffic-based security threats. * Create custom rules and features where needed to augment WAF solutions to be able to meet the agree baseline. * Identify and mitigate technical circumventions and evasions of WAF solutions. * Develop and implement testing packages to assess the efficacy of various initiatives, including WAF Proofs of Concept, managed and custom rules, new features, and solutions. * Facilitate the automation of efficacy testing procedures and their integration into Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) pipelines. * Contribute to DevSecOps and pipeline construction project * Ensuring timely and accurate review and action on all WAF tuning requests. * Conducting thorough log analyses to effectively identify and mitigate false positives, ensuring optimized WAF rules. * Maintaining comprehensive and up-to-date documentation for all WAF tuning procedures, policies, and configurations. * Developing and recommending tailored WAF policies and rules for various applications and environments. * Proactively identifying and addressing false positives to enhance overall WAF accuracy. * Collaborating effectively with cross-functional teams to integrate WAF solutions seamlessly into existing security infrastructure. * Providing expert recommendations for WAF configurations based on best practices and current security requirements. * Performing regular assessments and audits of WAF configurations to maintain optimal security posture and compliance with industry standards. * Staying informed about the latest web security threats, vulnerabilities, and trends to ensure continuous enhancement of WAF effectiveness. Ideal Candidate Profile: * Extensive experience in WAF management, tuning, and engineering, with a strong understanding of web application security principles. * Proven track record of proactively identifying and mitigating false positives to optimize WAF performance. * Background in SOC or CSIRT and AppSec or Ethical Hacking, demonstrating hands-on experience for the key responsibilities. * Proficiency in log analysis tools and techniques, with the ability to identify patterns and anomalies in web traffic. * Experience with tools such as Splunk, Wireshark, or custom scripts to process and analyze logs. * Experience with at least three major WAF solutions (e.g., Akamai, F5, AWS, GCP) and an understanding of their unique configurations and capabilities. * Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a keen attention to detail. * Excellent communication skills, capable of articulating complex security concepts to technical and non-technical stakeholders. * Ability to develop, test, and recommend WAF policies and rules tailored to specific applications and environments. * Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams to integrate WAF solutions into existing security infrastructure. * Competence in maintaining comprehensive documentation for WAF tuning procedures, policies, and configurations. * Extensive experience in configuring WAF solutions to align with best practices and security requirements. * A proactive, detail-oriented individual who thrives in a dynamic, fast-paced environment and stays updated with the latest web security threats and trends." 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.

Role: Security tester Rate: Outside IR35 Location: 1-2 day a week onsite Croydon (maybe less) Duration: 6 months initially SC clearance required Security Tester - Job Description The Security Tester will play a key role in delivering robust application security testing aligned with Secure-by-Design (SbD) principles and compliance frameworks such as NIST, CAF, and CAT. This role supports the Home Office's strategic aim to scale enterprise security testing capabilities, reduce outsourcing reliance, and embed security into the software development lifecycle. Key Responsibilities Conduct Security Testing using SAST and DAST tools Collaborate with Cyber Security Managers and Governance teams to ensure alignment with organisational security policies and standards Mentor and upskill team testers in application security testing and automation Track and report on security metrics and KPIs, including vulnerability trends and remediation outcomes. Integrate security testing into CI/CD pipelines, supporting shift-left strategies and DevSecOps practices. Required Skills & Experience Strong understanding of security standards including OWASP, NIST SP 800-53, ISO 27001, and CIS Benchmarks. Experience with SAST/DAST tools and Cloud Security platforms (AWS, Azure). Familiarity with Secure-by-Design principles and organisational security policies. Experience with penetration testing, risk assessment, and compliance testing. Proficiency in tools such as JIRA, SharePoint, and vulnerability management platforms. Desirable Attributes Ability to interpret and apply OWASP and NIST security principles across diverse project environments. Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills. Experience in developing deployment checklists and decision trees for secure tool usage. Certifications such as CREST CRT, OSCP, CEH, or SANS are highly desirable. 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.