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Infrastructure Support Engineer ** Must have Active DV Clearance** Location: Based in Central London Start date asap Six month initial contract Your role We are looking for a Infra support engineer to provide Service Desk Support, joining our Service Team of 1st and 2nd Line engineers. Your role will involve assisting high profile user community, with daily contact with customers and stake holders, via incident logging applications. Core Windows Server Technology including in depth knowledge of at least 3 of the following: - Windows updates via WSUS - Understanding of GPO and Active Directory - DNS - Active Directory - User Account Management - DFS - Analysis of Windows Log Files - Veritas NetBackup, backup scheduling and media management - WIN Server 2012/2019 - WIN11 VDI's - Horizon Brokers - Veeam - HCI Solution - IDAM - Oracle\SQL - WIN7 Workstations. - Exchange 2013 on Windows 2008 Server - VMWare and Knowledge of Server infrastructure, VMware Technologies - Open VMS 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.

Senior IT Infrastructure & Systems Lead Our Client a bank, in Central London are looking for an experienced IT Infrastructure professional who is ideally looking for their next challenge in a dynamic and regulated financial services environment. We are seeking a highly skilled Senior IT Infrastructure Officer to lead the management, security, and continuous improvement of our enterprise IT infrastructure. The Senior IT Infrastructure Officer will be playing a key role in ensuring the availability, resilience, and performance of critical systems while supporting technologies across servers, networks, cloud services, cybersecurity, and business-critical financial applications. The candidate must have strong technical expertise in Windows/Linux, VMware, Microsoft 365, networking, cybersecurity, and infrastructure management who also enjoys solving complex challenges and driving operational excellence. Must have 7 years' experience in enterprise infrastructure, ideally within banking or financial services, and be passionate about delivering secure, reliable IT services.. The role will be Monday to Friday, 9:30am to 5:30pm and reporting into the Head of IT & Data. Due to the nature of the role, the individual is expected to work in our offices, 5 days per week, during their probationary period This role is totally hands-on. Role Description The Senior IT Infrastructure & Systems Lead is a full-time hybrid role based in London, with flexibility for some work-from-home arrangements. This role is responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operation, maintenance, and improvement of the company's IT infrastructure, including networks, servers, and core systems. The person in this role will lead and mentor technical staff, manage system performance and availability, and coordinate responses to incidents and service requests. Typical tasks include monitoring network and system health, implementing security measures, resolving technical complex issues, planning upgrades, and collaborating with stakeholders to align technology solutions with business needs. The role also involves vendor management, documentation of infrastructure and procedures, and contributing to IT strategy and roadmap decisions. Qualifications · Candidates should possess strong skills in Network Administration and Information Technology for managing and optimizing infrastructure and systems. · Candidates should possess solid Technical Support and Troubleshooting skills to diagnose, resolve, and prevent complex IT issues. · Candidates should possess expertise in Network Security to implement, monitor, and improve security controls and practices. · Extensive experience in leading IT infrastructure projects, including planning, implementation, and migration activities. · Proven ability to manage and mentor IT teams, with strong communication and stakeholder management skills. · Experience with server and cloud technologies, virtualization, backup and recovery, and IT monitoring tools. · Relevant professional certifications (eg, CompTIA Network+, CCNA, MCSE, or similar) are beneficial. · Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience. Infrastructure & Systems Management · Administer, maintain, and optimize Windows and Linux server environments. · Manage VMware virtualized infrastructure (vSphere 8 and above). · Oversee enterprise backup and disaster recovery solutions using Veeam Backup & Replication. · Manage Veeam ONE monitoring and Veeam Recovery Orchestrator (VRO) environments. · Administer endpoint security and encryption solutions, including Symantec Endpoint Protection (SEP) and Symantec Endpoint Encryption (SEE). · Support endpoint DLP, SIEM, and security monitoring tools (eg, Splunk, Tenable). · Manage patching processes using ManageEngine Patch Manager Plus. · Support Microsoft 365 services and related cloud technologies. · In depth understanding of Cyber ​​security · Monitor system performance, capacity, availability, and infrastructure health. · Ensure compliance with IT governance, security policies, and operational standards. End-User Computing & Branch Support · Provide advanced desktop, laptop, printer, Mobile device (iOS) and branch office IT support. · Deliver AV support for meeting rooms, conferencing, presentations, and collaboration systems. · Manage OS deployment, imaging, image creation, maintenance, and software packaging. · Administer Active Directory (AD), Group Policy Objects (GPOs) and user provisioning and NTFS permissions. · Support Microsoft 365 applications including Outlook, Teams, OneDrive, and SharePoint. · Resolve technical incidents and service requests in line with agreed SLAs. Enterprise Applications & Financial Systems Support · Support and administer business-critical applications, including: · Bloomberg FXT and Refinitiv Eikon, Murex Treasury System, SWIFT Alliance Access (SAA), 1AML, SIBS, GFMS, COP · Support enterprise file synchronization and replication solutions (eg, Syncovery, other SFTP). Networking • Configure and support Cisco switches and routers. • Administer FortiGate firewall environments. • Strong network fundamentals: DNS, DHCP, TCP/IP, LAN/WAN, Routing and connectivity troubleshooting. Monitor network performance, availability, and security posture. Security & Endpoint Management · Support vulnerability management using tools such as Tenable. · Manage security monitoring and log analysis tools (eg, Splunk). · Perform SSL/TLS certificate lifecycle management using OpenSSL. · Create and manage CSRs, certificate chains, and private keys. · Ensure adherence to cybersecurity policies, standards, and regulatory requirements. · Support physical access control systems (eg, Paxton) Operating Systems · Windows 11 · Windows Server 2019/2022 (or equivalent enterprise environments) Red Hat Linux Infrastructure & Virtualization · VMware vSphere / vCenter (v8.0.3 and above) Veeam Backup & Replication Veeam ONE, VRO Microsoft Office 365 · ManageEngine Patch Manager Plus SaaS solutions SQL Server Security · Symantec Endpoint Protection (SEP) · Symantec Endpoint Encryption (SEE) SentinelOne – EDR/XDR Endpoint DLP solutions Firewall administration · Vulnerability management tools (eg, Tenable) SIEM tools (e.g., Splunk) Networking Cisco Switches and Routers · FortiGate Firewalls · LAN/WAN networking and routing Hardware & Storage Dell PowerEdge Servers · Dell PowerVault SAN Storage Education Bachelor or Master's degree or professional qualification in relevant discipline (IT/Information Systems/Computer Science/Technology/Programming/Information Science/System Engineering/Computing) The role is based in Central London and initially will be 5 days per week in the office. This is a 12 month FTC position. The salary for the role will be around £70K - £75K. Do send your CV to us in Word format along with your salary and availability.

Key Outcomes & Responsibilities * Incident Resolution: Own and resolve P1-P3 incidents within SLA; collaborate across teams for swift recovery. * Problem Management: Perform root cause analysis for recurring issues and implement workarounds or fixes. * Change Delivery: Execute approved changes, participate in CAB processes, and support release deployments. * Environment Management: Ensure availability of non-production environments; resolve environment-related tickets. * Monitoring & Reliability: Enhance monitoring, alerts, and observability to improve service stability. * Service Reporting: Ensure SLAs are met and update stakeholders on ticket progress. * Knowledge Sharing: Create runbooks, work instructions, and upskill junior engineers. * Shift Left: Automate or document repeatable tasks to move work to L1/L2 teams. ________________________________________ Essential Skills (Must Have) * Strong technical troubleshooting across applications and infrastructure. * Experience with logs, monitoring tools, Java, JavaScript and API/microservices debugging. * Good understanding of cloud platforms (AWS). * Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and deployment workflows. * Working knowledge of scripting (Python/Shell/PowerShell). ACTIVE SC 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.

Infrastructure Engineering Specialist Inside IR35 Location: Ipswich/London Security: DV Rate Per day £500-£600 Duration - 12 months Essential experience Proven ability to lead the full lifecycle-design, build, commissioning, and live operations-of complex engineering or infrastructure systems. Strong technical knowledge of Building Management Systems, Central Monitoring platforms, CCTV, or equivalent critical control environments. Experience operating within high-availability, mission-critical environments where resilience, uptime, and security are non-negotiable. Deep understanding of physical and system security principles, with the ability to identify, mitigate, and manage operational risk. Track record of driving automation and Infrastructure as Code, reducing manual intervention, and improving operational performance at scale. Ability to design and integrate complex, multi-vendor systems into cohesive, scalable, and future-ready platforms. Ability to translate technical complexity into clear business value and influence stakeholders across engineering, security, and operations. Focus on service assurance, proactive monitoring, and continuous optimisation to enhance availability and performance. Desirable experience Networking, security, and identity management Experience in regulated or customer-critical environments Leadership or mentoring experience Please share your latest CV 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.