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Location: Basingstoke (Hybrid) Salary: Up to £80K plus benefits Security Clearance: Active UK DV required Travel Required: Travel expected to client offices The Mission We are looking for a versatile Senior Systems Infrastructure Engineer who thrives on variety. You won't be siloed into a single technology; instead, you'll oversee a complex, high-security ecosystem spanning Windows, Linux, and modern Software-Defined and Cloud Data Centres. You are the "Safe Pair of Hands" for our infrastructure-capable of designing a network, automating a server build, and troubleshooting a production outage with equal precision. This role is twofold, working on internal cutting-edge R&D projects alongside customer-facing delivery responsibilities for our clients. Key Responsibilities Full-Stack Infrastructure: Support the design, lead deployments, support the lifecycle management of high-availability servers, storage, and networking Hybrid Environment Management: Administer a diverse production estate, ensuring seamless interoperability between Windows and Linux platforms. Infrastructure as Code: Drive the shift toward automated deployments using tools such as Terraform and Ansible to reduce manual configuration. Advanced Troubleshooting: Act as the final point of escalation for complex system defects, utilising deep-dive forensics across both physical hardware and digital layers. Virtualisation Oversight: Maintain and optimise our virtualised environments (vSphere/vSAN) as part of a wider software-defined strategy. What you'll Bring Broad Systems Expertise: Deep Wintel knowledge (Active Directory, PowerShell, DNS/DHCP) combined with a solid foundation in Linux. Automation-First Mindset: Experience (or a strong desire) to work with Configuration Management and IaC tools. Hardware & Networking: A "builder" mentality-capable of configuring hardware and understanding the underlying network fabric (switching, routing, security). Senior Leadership: The ability to take a project from a blank whiteboard to a fully documented production reality. Requirement: An active DV Clearance is essential due to the sensitive nature of the environments you will support. The Benefits Financial: Up to £80,000. Security: Full-time, permanent role within a stable, high-growth sector. Balance: A genuine hybrid working model based in Basingstoke and the Southeast. Potential for international travel. Perks: 25 days leave, private medical cover and a competitive pension. 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.

Head of Technical Programme Support - Remote with 1-2 days per month on site if necessary Must have an Active DV Clearance Head of Technical Programme Support Overview The Head of Technical Programme Support will support delivery of a national portfolio of nuclear programmes across the UK. This Head of Technical Programme Support role will provide technical leadership, assurance, and strategic input to government and senior stakeholders. The Head of Technical Programme Support will work across multiple workstreams, supporting SMR and wider nuclear delivery programmes. You will operate at senior level, ensuring alignment between technical delivery and national energy objectives. Head of Technical Programme Support Responsibilities Lead technical delivery across complex programmes and workstreams. Provide advice, reporting, and technical assessments to senior stakeholders. Oversee programme performance across cost, schedule, and quality. Manage external service providers and delivery partners. Support governance, assurance, and compliance activities. Build and lead teams, develop capability, and establish new workstreams. Engage with government, regulators, and international vendors. Head of Technical Programme Support Skills and Experience Strong experience in nuclear or high hazard industries. Proven leadership across large and complex technical programmes. Experience working with government, regulators, and senior stakeholders. Strong understanding of governance, assurance, and PMO environments. Ability to communicate complex technical information clearly. Head of Technical Programme Support Qualifications Degree in Engineering or related discipline. Chartered status preferred. Proven experience leading technical teams and delivering complex projects. Apply now by sending your CV via the apply button 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.

Your world of expertise You will utilise a broad knowledge of technology and architecture to design and assure robust, scalable, and secure technical solutions, allowing Met Office data and expertise to be utilised by the UK Citizen in a variety of products. You will work in an agile and fast paced environment where teamwork and collaboration help to deliver cost effective, secure and user centric outputs to multiple internal and external users. Working in Partnership with the Products and Services Domain Architects to ensure that best use of technologies is at the forefront of how we work. Your key duties: Working with the area Lead Technical Architects to ensure delivery of supported, robust, secure and cost-effective solutions to meet user needs. Owning the technical relationship between the developers and the architects, ensuring that best practice is followed. Working with the Product Manager and Delivery Manager to ensure technical priorities are given due weight and consideration when planning work to be delivered by the development team(s).

AI Strategy Consultant Location: Onsite, Andover (min 3 days per week) Security Clearance: current SC clearance is mandatory Project duration: 4 weeks Role Overview This role is required to support a new first phase discovery and strategy engagement as an AI advisor, accountable for delivering defined outcomes within the engagement scope.The consultant will participate in first-phase AI strategy activities with other project members, translating complex business challenges into actionable, AI-enabled solutions. Combining deep technical expertise and senior stakeholder advisory, the consultant will shape the AI agenda from discovery through to strategic roadmap delivery, ensuring all recommendations are technically sound, commercially viable, and ready for transition into implementation. Key Responsibilities * Lead AI discovery and assessment activities, facilitating structured workshops with senior stakeholders to identify and prioritise high-value use cases against business objectives, technical feasibility, and organisational readiness. * Develop the AI elements of the strategy deliverable, including high level target-state architecture, data and platform requirements, an outline AI operating model, and a responsible AI governance framework tailored to the client's regulatory and operational context. * Support the production of a high level business case and phased delivery roadmap, articulating value drivers, investment requirements, risk mitigations, and dependencies to support executive decision-making. * Provide technical guidance across the AI landscape including generative AI, agentic systems, retrieval-augmented generation, fine-tuning, MLOps, and on-premise/cloud-native ML platforms, ensuring recommendations are grounded in implementation reality. * Collaborate with the client's internal teams (programme management, data engineering, architecture, delivery, change) and third-party partners to ensure the strategy is adoptable and transitions cleanly into delivery phases. * Establish success criteria and measurement frameworks so the client can track AI value realisation beyond the engagement. Required Experience & Qualifications * Demonstrable experience in technology consulting or comparable advisory roles, with at least 3 years focused on AI/ML strategy, data-driven transformation, or advanced analytics. * Experience in Defence, National Security, or other regulated sectors with understanding of security-cleared environments and sovereign technology constraints. * A track record in delivering strategy engagements end-to-end in complex, regulated, or high-security environments. * Deep technical fluency across modern AI/ML stacks: on-premise and cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP), MLOps tooling, LLM orchestration frameworks, data engineering pipelines, and AI governance. * Exceptional ability to translate technical complexity into strategic narratives for non-technical senior stakeholders. * Strong commercial and delivery awareness, including experience with outcome-based models and phased programme planning. * 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.

Health & Safety Manager - Remote with 1-2 days per month on site if necessary Must have an Active DV Clearance Health & Safety Manager Responsibilities * Support the HSSE Lead in embedding a strong safety culture across the project * Ensure compliance with CDM Regulations 2015 and wider UK health and safety legislation * Establish governance frameworks for monitoring and reporting safety performance * Engage with regulators including HSE and ONR to ensure compliance * Identify and mitigate risks across design, construction, and operational phases * Oversee supply chain adherence to health and safety standards * Deliver training, inductions, and safety communications across the programme * Track KPIs and provide clear reporting to senior leadership Health & Safety Manager Skills and Experience * Proven experience within nuclear or highly regulated environments * Strong knowledge of ISO 45001 and CDM regulations * Experience working with regulatory bodies such as HSE and ONR * Ability to analyse safety data and identify risk trends * Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills * Experience driving behavioural safety culture across large programmes Health & Safety Manager Qualifications * Degree in Health & Safety, Engineering, Science, or similar * Chartered IOSH membership or equivalent * NEBOSH Diploma or equivalent desirable Apply now by sending your CV via the apply button. 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.

At CGI, our Space, Defence and Intelligence business unit delivers mission-critical systems that help keep the UK safe and secure. As a Software Defined Network Engineer, you will play a critical role in designing and delivering next-generation network solutions that enable secure, scalable, and high-performing environments. Working across complex hybrid infrastructures, you will help drive innovation through software-defined technologies, contributing to impactful programmes. You’ll take ownership of advanced networking solutions, apply creative approaches to complex challenges, and collaborate within a supportive environment that enables continuous growth and meaningful impact. 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.