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At CGI, you will play a key role in shaping and managing IT service delivery that supports mission-critical systems across the Space, Defence and Intelligence sector. As an IT Service Manager, you will establish and optimise service management processes within secure cloud environments, ensuring consistent, high-quality service outcomes. Working with clients, partners and technical teams, you will take ownership of service performance, drive continuous improvement, and contribute innovative ideas within a collaborative and supportive environment. The Space, Defence and Intelligence business unit in CGI is a true IT Systems Integrator. We work, build, and operate bespoke, technically complex, mission-critical systems which help our clients keep us all safe and secure. We bring innovation to our clients using proven and emerging technologies, agile delivery processes and our deep expertise across the breadth of space, defence, intelligence, aerospace and maritime, all underpinned by our end-to-end cyber capability. We work collaboratively with global technology companies, cutting edge SMEs and academia to deliver the optimal solution for each client. CGI was recognised in the Sunday Times Best Places to Work List 2025 and has been named a UK ‘Best Employer’ by the Financial Times. We offer a competitive salary, excellent pension, private healthcare, plus a share scheme (3.5% + 3.5% matching) which makes you a CGI Partner not just an employee. We are committed to inclusivity, building a genuinely diverse community of tech talent and inspiring everyone to pursue careers in our sector, including our Armed Forces, and are proud to hold a Gold Award in recognition of our support of the Armed Forces Corporate Covenant. Join us and you’ll be part of an open, friendly community of experts. We’ll train and support you in taking your career wherever you want it to go. Due to the secure nature of the programme, you will need to hold UK Security Clearance or be eligible to go through this clearance. This position will be based on site in Central London 5 days a week.

At CGI, you will lead the delivery of secure, high-impact services that support mission-critical operations across the Space, Defence and Intelligence sector. As a Service Delivery Manager, you will ensure the seamless operation of cloud-based services, driving performance, reliability and continuous improvement. Working with clients and strategic partners, you will take ownership of service outcomes, foster strong relationships, and contribute innovative ideas within a collaborative and supportive environment focused on excellence. The Space, Defence and Intelligence business unit in CGI is a true IT Systems Integrator. We work, build, and operate bespoke, technically complex, mission-critical systems which help our clients keep us all safe and secure. We bring innovation to our clients using proven and emerging technologies, agile delivery processes and our deep expertise across the breadth of space, defence, intelligence, aerospace and maritime, all underpinned by our end-to-end cyber capability. We work collaboratively with global technology companies, cutting edge SMEs and academia to deliver the optimal solution for each client. CGI was recognised in the Sunday Times Best Places to Work List 2025 and has been named a UK ‘Best Employer’ by the Financial Times. We offer a competitive salary, excellent pension, private healthcare, plus a share scheme (3.5% + 3.5% matching) which makes you a CGI Partner not just an employee. We are committed to inclusivity, building a genuinely diverse community of tech talent and inspiring everyone to pursue careers in our sector, including our Armed Forces, and are proud to hold a Gold Award in recognition of our support of the Armed Forces Corporate Covenant. Join us and you’ll be part of an open, friendly community of experts. We’ll train and support you in taking your career wherever you want it to go. Due to the secure nature of the programme, you will need to hold UK Security Clearance or be eligible to go through this clearance. This position will be based on site near Gloucester 5 days a week.

At CGI, you will play a key role in shaping and delivering high-quality IT services that support mission-critical systems across the Space, Defence and Intelligence sector. As an IT Service Manager, you will establish and optimise service management processes within secure cloud environments, ensuring consistent performance and continuous improvement. Working with clients, partners and technical teams, you will take ownership of service outcomes, apply innovative thinking, and grow your expertise within a collaborative and supportive environment. The Space, Defence and Intelligence business unit in CGI is a true IT Systems Integrator. We work, build, and operate bespoke, technically complex, mission-critical systems which help our clients keep us all safe and secure. We bring innovation to our clients using proven and emerging technologies, agile delivery processes and our deep expertise across the breadth of space, defence, intelligence, aerospace and maritime, all underpinned by our end-to-end cyber capability. We work collaboratively with global technology companies, cutting edge SMEs and academia to deliver the optimal solution for each client. CGI was recognised in the Sunday Times Best Places to Work List 2025 and has been named a UK ‘Best Employer’ by the Financial Times. We offer a competitive salary, excellent pension, private healthcare, plus a share scheme (3.5% + 3.5% matching) which makes you a CGI Partner not just an employee. We are committed to inclusivity, building a genuinely diverse community of tech talent and inspiring everyone to pursue careers in our sector, including our Armed Forces, and are proud to hold a Gold Award in recognition of our support of the Armed Forces Corporate Covenant. Join us and you’ll be part of an open, friendly community of experts. We’ll train and support you in taking your career wherever you want it to go. Due to the secure nature of the programme, you will need to hold UK Security Clearance or be eligible to go through this clearance. This position will be based on site near Gloucester or in Central London 5 days a week.

Sailpoint Test Manager 6 Month contract initially Based: Hybrid/London - 2-3 days p/w Rate: £300 - £350 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 Sailpoint Test Manager to join the team. Key Skills & Experience: 1. Experience of Identity Access Management - Good to Have 2. Experience of SailPoint application onboarding process - Good to Have 3. Knowledge of JML and review process in SailPoint - Good to Have 4. Experience of Service Now tool - Good to Have 5. Knowledge of SailPoint integration with Service Now - Good to Have 6. Experience of JIRA and Xray - Mandatory 7. Hands-on creation and execution of tests and result logging. 8. Understanding of testing life cycle. 9. Collaborate with development, business, and QA teams to understand requirements and ensure test coverage. 10. Understanding of defect life cycle. 11. Experience of root cause analysis. 12. Good stakeholder management skills- Mandatory 13. Familiarity with Agile and DevOps methodologies - Mandatory 14. Strong Interpersonal Skills - Mandatory 15. 8-10 Years of Experience in Test Management - Mandatory 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 an award-winning partner of choice for many of the world's most influential companies and government organisations. Holding Enhanced Government Security Accreditation, we are recognised as the European market leader in the delivery of Security Cleared talent to organisations that demand the very highest levels of security, compliance and assurance. A multiple award-winning organisation, having secured the prestigious Queens Award for Enterprise: International Trade over consecutive years. We are committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable and accessible workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. We welcome applications from all individuals, regardless of background or identity, and we encourage candidates who may not meet every listed requirement to still apply. If you require any adjustments or support during the recruitment process, please let us know and we will work with you to ensure a fair and accessible experience. Please Note: If a high volume of applications is received, only candidates shortlisted will be contacted.

At CGI, you will play a key role in ensuring the stability and performance of mission-critical systems that support national security outcomes. As an Operations Support Manager, you will lead the delivery of secure, reliable support services within complex cloud environments, ensuring operational excellence and continuous improvement. Working with clients, partners and technical teams, you will take ownership of service performance, drive innovative solutions, and grow your leadership capabilities within a collaborative and supportive environment. The Space, Defence and Intelligence business unit in CGI is a true IT Systems Integrator. We work, build, and operate bespoke, technically complex, mission-critical systems which help our clients keep us all safe and secure. We bring innovation to our clients using proven and emerging technologies, agile delivery processes and our deep expertise across the breadth of space, defence, intelligence, aerospace and maritime, all underpinned by our end-to-end cyber capability. We work collaboratively with global technology companies, cutting edge SMEs and academia to deliver the optimal solution for each client. CGI was recognised in the Sunday Times Best Places to Work List 2025 and has been named a UK ‘Best Employer’ by the Financial Times. We offer a competitive salary, excellent pension, private healthcare, plus a share scheme (3.5% + 3.5% matching) which makes you a CGI Partner not just an employee. We are committed to inclusivity, building a genuinely diverse community of tech talent and inspiring everyone to pursue careers in our sector, including our Armed Forces, and are proud to hold a Gold Award in recognition of our support of the Armed Forces Corporate Covenant. Join us and you’ll be part of an open, friendly community of experts. We’ll train and support you in taking your career wherever you want it to go. Due to the secure nature of the programme, you will need to hold UK Security Clearance or be eligible to go through this clearance. This position will be based on site near Gloucester or in Central London 5 days a week.

Job Title: Cyber Security Operations Manager Location: Liverpool City Centre on a Hybrid working basis Salary: Up to £75,000 per annum Depending on experience Job Type: Permanent, Full Time Working Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday Acorn are looking to recruit a brand-new role as a Cyber Security Operations Manager. The Cyber Security Operations Manager will lead the operational security function responsible for protecting the organisation's information assets, technology services, and users. This role oversees all security operation functions, incident response, threat detection, vulnerability management, and continuous improvement of the organisation's security posture. Working closely with Infrastructure, Cloud, Architecture, Governance, Compliance and Risk teams, the manager ensures that security operations are proactive, resilient, and aligned with business needs. Responsibilities: Lead and manage the daily operations of the internal Security Operations team and primary relationship with any outsourced SOC solution ensuring 24/7 monitoring and response coverage. Oversee cyber defence capabilities including SIEM, SOAR, EDR/XDR, threat intelligence, and identity protection. Develop and maintain operational procedures, playbooks, and response frameworks. Direct the full incident response lifecycle: detection, triage, containment, eradication, recovery, and post-incident review. Coordinate major incident management with IT Infrastructure, Cloud, and Business teams. Ensure lessons learned are captured and drive meaningful improvement. Oversee the vulnerability management programme, ensuring timely identification, prioritisation, and remediation of risks. Partner with asset owners to ensure patches, configuration hardening, and remediation actions are completed. Support risk assessment processes and provide input to security governance and compliance teams. Ensure the design, tuning, and optimisation of detection rules, alerts, and correlation logic across security platforms. Drive automation initiatives using SOAR to improve response speed and reduce operational workload. Maintain robust coverage across cloud, on premise, network, and endpoint environments. Build capability through training, certifications, and knowledge-sharing programmes. Work with technology, business, and leadership teams to communicate risks, incidents, and security posture. Support audits, regulatory assessments, and customer assurance activities About you: Requirements: Experience managing a SOC or security operations function within a complex enterprise environment. Strong understanding of SIEM, SOAR, EDR, IDS/IPS, firewalls, and cloud-native security tooling. Knowledge of cyber security frameworks such as NIST CSF, MITRE ATT&CK, ISO 27001, or CIS Controls. Demonstrated expertise in incident response and threat management. Experience working in hybrid cloud environments (Azure, AWS, or GCP). Grow with Acorn: We bring over 40 years of specialist insurance expertise to the table. From humble beginnings, we've grown into a national leader, now employing 1,700+ people across the UK. We're growing fast, with new opportunities emerging every week. That growth is largely due to the values we share: We run through walls for our customers and each other We challenge the status quo We succeed when we help those around us succeed We decide quickly when the smart thing to do is use our judgement Benefits: 35 days' holiday (including bank holidays) with additional buy/sell options 24/7 mental health support & free counselling available Grow with us: Through career fairs, leadership programs, and learning on the go! Flexible benefits, including early access to salary via our internal platform Hybrid working options to support work-life balance and individual needs Recognition awards, social events & more Our Commitment to our colleague's: Earn recognition and accreditation from leading organisations that share our commitment to people and growth: Mindful Employer Disability Confident Level 1 & 2 Menopause Friendly accredited Armed Forces Covenant signatory Great Places to Work 2024/25 Best Place to Work for Development Best Place to Work for Women Before applying, please know: If your application is successful, we will run relevant employment checks prior to your employment with us. These will include a standard criminal record check and an insolvency register check. Visa Requirements We can only consider applicants who have at least one year remaining on their Graduate or Post-Study Work visa. At the moment, we're not able to offer visa sponsorship. We're Here to Support You We're committed to creating an inclusive, supportive workplace where everyone can flourish. If you need any adjustments during the recruitment process-or once you're part of the team-we'll work with you to make sure you can do your best work. Please click the APPLY button to submit your CV for this role. Candidates with experience or relevant job titles of; Cyber Security Consultant, Head of Cyber Security, Cyber Security Operations Supervisor, IT Cloud Operations Manager may also be considered for this role.

The Core Cloud team is responsible for building a new strategic hosting platform using Amazon Web Services. We are taking a product-centric approach and are building squads around our products, with a focus on improving Developer Experience. A Core Cloud Product Manager will use their knowledge of software engineering team's needs, and business goals, to frame and solve problems and set priorities for delivery teams. You will be responsible for the overall vision and quality of a set of the technical products being delivered, in conjunction with the Technical Product Owner for Core Cloud, along with other stakeholders and members of the Core Cloud leadership group. You will identify opportunities for improving business outcomes and enhancing benefits, looking to continuously improve the quality, capability and efficiency of your product. You will have the final say on quality and whether something is ready to be released into production. Important * Occasional travel to site for workshops (once every 2 months, either Croydon, London or Manchester) Requirements About you You will be experienced in agile delivery of technical products that are consumed by engineering teams, and passionate about the improving the experience of your users and customers (in this case developers and other software engineers). Responsibilities Your main day to day responsibilities will be: * forming the vision for the product(s) you own and engage teams and stakeholders in the development of that vision over time * leading the production of roadmaps, release plans and lifecycle plans for the delivery and maintenance of the product(s) from inception right the way through to retirement as well as inputting into the departmental wide approach to road mapping/lifecycle planning * taking a product through its lifecycle (e.g. discovery, alpha, beta, live), potentially including service assessments * representing users and focus on their needs throughout the delivery process * leading the prioritisation process for the work that needs to be done by the development team by creating and maintaining a product backlog which balances immediate user needs with the long-term investment in development and overall business benefits * providing final sign off on any completed functional development prior to the deployment to a production environment for your product(s) * taking the lead in using product or service usage data, and user feedback to devise new ideas for functionality or new ways of working with a continuous improvement mindset and take a lead in promoting such evidence/data driven design across the wider department You will also be expected to carry out the following day to day activities: * ensuring the overall quality of the product is in line with standards * taking the lead in keeping people informed about the development of the product(s) and promoting its uptake and usage within the department Essential skills You'll have a demonstrable passion for Product with the following skills or strong experience in: * investigating patterns and trends identify and resolve problems * working in the delivery of technology-based projects * budgeting and financial control skills as well as commercial awareness * communicating using a variety of methods (written reports, verbal feedback, presentations etc.), applying the appropriate method to each scenario/audience, which at this level, will usually be large groups * leading in promoting the needs of the team, and of the product; understanding how these may vary between the different phases of a product lifecycle. The skills listed above are reflective of the Profession Skills and Competency Model (based on the industry standard SFIA framework). Please see below for the relevant skills required for your role: * Strategy and Architecture * Business Strategy and Change * Innovation (INOV) - Level 3 * Benefits Management (BENM) - Level 4 * Development and Implementation * Systems Development * Problem Management (PBMG) - Level 4 * User Experience * User Experience Analysis (UNAN) - Level 3 * Relationships and Engagement * Stakeholder Management * Stakeholder Relationship Management (RLMT) - Level 4 * Sales and Marketing * Product Management (PROD) - Level 4 Desirable Skills Ideally you will also have the following skills or some experience in: * recent and strong interpersonal skills with the ability to understand, empathise, negotiate and influence individuals and groups * identifying and engaging with users and stakeholders to collate evidence and understand and define research which fits user needs * promoting the use of quantitative and qualitative data about users to turn user focus into outcomes * being a line manager Must be able to show an excellent understanding of the AWS platform as a product. Due to the nature and urgency of this post, candidates holding or who have held high level security clearance in the past are most welcome to apply. Please note successful applicants will be required to be security cleared prior to appointment which can take a minimum 10 weeks. LA International is an award-winning partner of choice for many of the world's most influential companies and government organisations. Holding Enhanced Government Security Accreditation, we are recognised as the European market leader in the delivery of Security Cleared talent to organisations that demand the very highest levels of security, compliance and assurance. An award-winning organisation, having secured the prestigious Queens Award for Enterprise: International Trade over multiple years. We are committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable and accessible workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. We welcome applications from all individuals, regardless of background or identity, and we encourage candidates who may not meet every listed requirement to still apply. If you require any adjustments or support during the recruitment process, please let us know and we will work with you to ensure a fair and accessible experience. Please Note: If a high volume of applications is received, only candidates shortlisted will be contacted.

Our blue-chip client is looking for a Senior Project Manager experienced in leading and managing multiple cloud based projects simultaneously to work on a 12 month contract. The position would be a mix of remote working and an onsite presence in London as required. This would be an Inside IR35 contract and applicants would need to hold an active DV clearance. **Key Responsibilities** * Develop and execute comprehensive project plans, ensuring alignment with business objectives * Manage multiple cloud-based projects, prioritizing tasks and resources to meet deadlines * Collaborate with stakeholders to gather requirements, define project scope, and establish project timelines * Lead cross-functional teams, providing guidance and support to ensure successful project execution * Identify and mitigate project risks, developing contingency plans to minimize impact * Analyze project performance, identifying areas for improvement and implementing process enhancements * Develop and maintain project budgets, tracking expenses and ensuring cost-effectiveness * Communicate project status and progress to stakeholders, providing regular updates and insights * Ensure compliance with organizational policies, procedures, and industry standards Due to the nature and urgency of this post, candidates holding or who have held high level security clearance in the past are most welcome to apply. Please note successful applicants will be required to be security cleared prior to appointment which can take a minimum 18 weeks. LA International is an award-winning partner of choice for many of the world's most influential companies and government organisations. Holding Enhanced Government Security Accreditation, we are recognised as the European market leader in the delivery of Security Cleared talent to organisations that demand the very highest levels of security, compliance and assurance. An award-winning organisation, having secured the prestigious Queens Award for Enterprise: International Trade over multiple years. We are committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable and accessible workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. We welcome applications from all individuals, regardless of background or identity, and we encourage candidates who may not meet every listed requirement to still apply. If you require any adjustments or support during the recruitment process, please let us know and we will work with you to ensure a fair and accessible experience. Please Note: If a high volume of applications is received, only candidates shortlisted will be contacted.

Project Manager with strong ServiceNow experiences - must hold DV clearance Due to the nature and urgency of this post, candidates holding or who have held high level security clearance in the past are most welcome to apply. Please note successful applicants will be required to be security cleared prior to appointment which can take a minimum 18 weeks. LA International is an award-winning partner of choice for many of the world's most influential companies and government organisations. Holding Enhanced Government Security Accreditation, we are recognised as the European market leader in the delivery of Security Cleared talent to organisations that demand the very highest levels of security, compliance and assurance. An award-winning organisation, having secured the prestigious Queens Award for Enterprise: International Trade over multiple years. We are committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable and accessible workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. We welcome applications from all individuals, regardless of background or identity, and we encourage candidates who may not meet every listed requirement to still apply. If you require any adjustments or support during the recruitment process, please let us know and we will work with you to ensure a fair and accessible experience. Please Note: If a high volume of applications is received, only candidates shortlisted will be contacted.