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Job title: Senior Platform Automation Engineer Location: Stoke-on-Trent, Permanent Onsite Salary: £75,000- £85,000 (DOE) +benefits The Senior Platform Automation Engineer is responsible for designing, delivering, and maintaining Infrastructure as Code (IaC) that underpins the secure, repeatable, and compliant delivery of Collaborative Working Environments (CWEs) for defence customers and their supply‑chain partners. The purpose of this role is to reduce manual infrastructure build and configuration, improve consistency and reliability, and enable rapid, auditable deployment of environments that meet defence‑grade security and assurance standards. The role plays a critical part in ensuring CWEs can be provisioned, evolved, and operated safely through code‑driven automation. Working within secure, predominantly on‑premise and private cloud platforms, the Senior Platform Automation Engineer contributes hands‑on engineering expertise while promoting automation best practices, supporting platform resilience, and enabling delivery teams to consume infrastructure safely and efficiently. Strategic & Principal Responsibilities Contribute to the strategic direction for on‑premise platform automation Define automation standards, patterns, and reference architectures for secure on‑premise infrastructure. Shape the long‑term roadmap for Infrastructure as Code adoption, modernising traditional infrastructure practices safely within defence environments. Act as a technical authority and decision maker for platform automation approaches, tools, and designs. Influence senior stakeholders, architects, security teams, and delivery leads on platform strategy, risk, and investment priorities. Infrastructure as Code & Automation Delivery Design, build, and maintain Infrastructure as Code (IaC) for the automated provisioning and lifecycle management of on‑premise CWEs. Develop reusable, version‑controlled automation artefacts to standardise infrastructure builds across environments. Lead the transition from manual and bespoke builds to repeatable, code‑driven infrastructure delivery. Ensure all infrastructure changes are auditable, reproducible, and aligned with secure delivery practices. Security, Assurance & Compliance Embed defence‑grade security controls, identity integration, and configuration hardening into all automation. Design infrastructure automation to support accreditation, assurance, and audit requirements. Work closely with security and compliance teams to ensure platforms meet customer and regulatory expectations. CI/CD & Environment Lifecycle Management Integrate Infrastructure as Code into CI/CD pipelines to support controlled, repeatable platform changes. Define and implement safe promotion models across development, test, and production environments. Automate environment provisioning, modification, and decommissioning to support customer lifecycle needs. Operational Reliability & Continuous Improvement Improve reliability and reduce operational risk by identifying automation gaps and replacing manual processes. Support incident analysis and drive preventative improvement through enhanced automation. Actively manage technical debt within platform automation codebases. Continuously refine automation to improve efficiency, quality, and resilience. Leadership, Coaching & Enablement Provide senior technical leadership and mentoring to Junior and Graduate engineers. Set expectations for coding quality, automation practices, and operational ownership. Enable delivery and operations teams to safely consume platform automation through clear guidance and tooling. Contribute to engineering culture, promoting automation‑first, code‑driven delivery Education and Experience Requirements Essential Experience Significant, hands‑on experience designing, building, and operating on‑premise infrastructure platforms within enterprise or highly regulated environments. Proven experience delivering Infrastructure as Code (IaC) to automate the provisioning and lifecycle management of infrastructure. Demonstrable experience working in security‑constrained or regulated environments, such as defence, government, or critical national infrastructure. Experience contributing to or establishing technical standards, automation patterns, and strategic direction for platform engineering. Technical Experience Strong experience with Nutanix hyperconverged infrastructure, including cluster design, operation, and automation. Experience supporting or automating Citrix platforms (e.g. virtual apps and desktops) within secure enterprise environments. Solid understanding of traditional data‑centre technologies including compute, storage, networking, and identity services. Hands‑on experience building, configuring, and automating SQL Server platforms. Experience supporting multi‑tier enterprise applications hosted on on‑premise infrastructure. Understanding of how collaboration platforms are underpinned by identity, database, and application services. Automation & Infrastructure as Code Strong practical experience with Infrastructure as Code tools (e.g. Terraform, Ansible, PowerShell DSC, or equivalent). Proven ability to create reusable, version‑controlled automation artefacts. Experience integrating infrastructure automation into CI/CD pipelines. Experience embedding security controls, identity integration, access models, and configuration hardening into automated builds. Familiarity with accreditation, assurance, and audit processes in secure environments. Experience supporting live platforms, responding to incidents, and driving automation‑led improvements. Leadership & Professional Experience Experience operating as a senior technical engineer, providing guidance and technical leadership to peers. Proven ability to influence technical direction and challenge legacy approaches with pragmatic, automation‑led solutions. Comfortable acting as a trusted technical advisor to architects, security teams, and delivery stakeholders. 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.

Senior Project Manager Must have an Active DV Clearance Senior Project Manager Responsibilities Define and agree project requirements and objectives with governance stakeholders. Lead end to end project delivery through to acceptance, closure, and service handover. Manage risks, issues, and dependencies across all project phases. Track and report progress through KPIs, highlight reports, and governance forums. Ensure compliance with project management frameworks and standards. Coordinate delivery across internal teams and customer stakeholders. Manage financial performance including costs, forecasts, and milestones. Support invoicing and ensure milestone sign off from customers. Senior Project Manager Skills and Experience Strong experience delivering projects within Defence or secure environments. Proven delivery of transition and transformation programmes. Strong stakeholder management across complex environments. Experience managing financials including P and L visibility and cost tracking. Ability to manage risk, governance, and reporting at programme level. Strong leadership and coordination across multi disciplinary teams. Senior Project Manager Additional Information Work within a large scale delivery organisation supporting critical programmes. Opportunity to influence delivery standards and customer outcomes. To apply, please send your CV by pressing 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.

ServiceNow Functional Consultant * Experienced in ServiceNow IRM module (and certified for Risk & Compliance) * Understanding of good practice GRC processes * Understanding of key control frameworks such as NIST, CIS, etc. * Able to work with business stakeholders to elicit prioritised business requirements and define user stories with acceptance criteria * Able to work with test team to define test scripts 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.

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.

ServiceNow Developer * Experienced in ServiceNow development (with appropriate certifications) * Experienced in ServiceNow IRM module (and certified for Risk & Compliance) * Experience with UI builder and with workspace development * Can configure/develop based on approved user stories, unit test and document configuration 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.

React / React Native Developer Remote, UK £Competitive + Training + Pension + Holiday This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced React Developer who specialises in web and mobile applications to join a business at an exciting time of growth. This role offers a varied and interesting position where you will have the freedom to work on bespoke platforms. This company is a digital transformation company specialising in bespoke software development, legacy system support, and enterprise applications for a diverse range of clients. In this varied role you will design, develop, and maintain cross-platform mobile applications using React Native, while also being capable of supporting, designing and developing the web through React. A primary focus will be implementing clean and scalable code using TypeScript and JavaScript, integrate REST APIs and native modules, while contributing to planning and code reviews, and ensure adherence to security standards using Git-based workflows and CI/CD. The ideal candidate will have previous commercial React and React Native experience, strong proficiency in TypeScript/JavaScript and a solid awareness of secure coding standards. Experience with mobile state management, RESTful services, and Git is also required. Knowledge of front-end technologies such as HTML and CSS is beneficial. This is a fantastic opportunity for a React Developer looking for a role that will involve a variety of different tasks and brings the opportunity to work within a business that heavily invests in training for its staff. The Role Design and maintain cross-platform applications using React for web development and React Native for Mobile. Implement secure and scalable code using TypeScript/JavaScript. Ensure security by adhering to mobile security standards and best practices. Use Git workflows and CI/CD in an agile environment. Integrate with third-party and custom REST APIs. The Person Previous commercial experience with React and React Native. Strong proficiency in TypeScript, JavaScript, and modern development practices. Experience with mobile state management (e.g., Redux, MobX), REST APIs, Git. Beneficial to have knowledge of HTML and CSS. Able to commute to Spalding 2 days a week Reference Number: BBBH273146 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.