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At CGI, we’re redefining the power of strategic collaboration and this is your chance to lead it. As our Growth Director, Strategic Alliances - Microsoft, you’ll shape the future of CGI’s partnership with Microsoft, driving joint innovation, accelerating growth, and delivering measurable business success for our clients. Working at the centre of two global technology leaders, you’ll align CGI’s expertise with Microsoft’s to unlock new opportunities and deliver lasting impact. Your leadership will directly influence CGI’s growth strategy and help drive digital transformation across industries. 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, and a share scheme (3.5% + 3.5% matching) - making you a CGI Partner, not just an employee. We’re committed to inclusivity and diversity, supporting everyone to thrive - including our Armed Forces community, for which we proudly hold a Gold Award under the Armed Forces Corporate Covenant. Join an open, friendly community of experts. We’ll train and support you to take your career wherever you want it to go. Due to the secure nature of the programme, you’ll need to hold UK Security Clearance or be eligible for it.

Senior Microsoft Dynamics D365 CE Developer Our Client is looking to recruit a Microsoft Dynamics CRM Developer with at least 5 years proven track record of developing within the MS Dynamics CRM suite. Lead the ongoing development for the Global MS Dynamics CRM platform. Develop solutions to varied complexity levels for requirements from the global business Maintain a high-quality platform by with solutions developed in line with coding standard Design and implement MS Dynamics CRM solutions to be fully compliant with Client’s business processes and requirements Design, code, test CRM application modules that meet Architecture Blueprint specification Use your deep and extensive knowledge of JScript, PowerApps, C#, .NET Core, and SQL Server, to further enhance the current solution to meet ongoing business requirements Participate in execution and documentation of tests ensuring that an application or architecture meets agreed Quality standards Ensure the implementation of best practices based on Microsoft Dynamics standards and supported configuration/customisations Evangelise the Dynamics core features and functionalities to support business decision making process Seek opportunities to continuously improve the Dynamics solution for the schools across all regions You will have 5+ years development in JS, C#. NET, SQL, PowerApps (1-2 yrs) 5+ years with all Dynamics areas (CRM, Marketing, Customer Service, Portal) Experience of process alignment to out of box functionality Configuration/customisation, Testing and debugging Development tools (Visual Studio) Excellent interpersonal skills English as primary language Experience in global delivery environment and working within a remote-teams. Experience of education sector and of DevOps with documenting solution design (High/low level) Must have MS Dynamics CRM Certifications along with a Degree in Information Systems or equivalent. The salary for this role will be circa £50K - £65K. The position will be based in Milton Keynes. Please send your CV to us in Word format along with your salary and availability.

Microsoft Dynamics CRM Solution Architect Our Client has a Global operation for which they are now looking to recruit a MS Dynamics CRM Solutions Architect with at least 7 years experience in a MS Dynamics Architect role. You will be the design authority, evangelising across all elements of the Dynamics CRM solution Work with key stakeholders to further develop and enhance the Dynamics solution Be the gatekeeper to the design, architecture, and implementation of the global platform Lead the conceptualisation, design and delivery of high-quality solutions across all areas of the Dynamics landscape, including CRM, Marketing, Portal and several incoming and outgoing interfaces via the integration platforms Use in-depth knowledge of MS Dynamics to solve technical design challenges across the Clients 30+ sites who will use the platform Prepare and seek approval for high and low-level business and technical architectural documents which describe proposed solutions Be the interface between the business, Product Owner and various technical resources to ensure solutions are effectively embedded into the organisation Ensure the implementation of best practices based on Microsoft Dynamics standards and supported configuration/customisations Use advanced knowledge of JScript, C#, PowerApps and MS Technologies to enhance the solution and develop proof of concepts to demonstrate options Investigate, analyse and propose new technologies or revisions to existing architectural design that will benefit the admissions user communities Keep knowledge of Dynamics and supporting technologies up to date in line with the latest platform changes Identify product risks and mitigate or communicate as necessary Organise and conduct discovery workshops, discussions, and value-based use case demonstrations for requirements/proposed solutions Provide direct Technical Design support within the Global Applications team to build or revise support processes and practises MS Dynamics CRM Certifications Other Microsoft certifications Cloud solution certifications TOGAF or equivalent 7+ years in Solution Architect role 7+ years Dynamics CRM Configuration/customisation 7+ years with all Dynamics areas (CRM, Marketing, Customer Service, Portal) Solution design with Critical thinking Configuration/customisation along with Testing and debugging Development tools (Visual Studio) Excellent interpersonal skills English as primary language Experience in global delivery environments and Working within remote teams Experience of education sector coupled with Experience of DevOps Salary for this role be in the range £70K - £75K plus benefits. The position will be based in Milton Keynes. Please send your CV to us in Word format along with your salary and availability.

Our international client are looking for a Microsoft Identity Manager SME. This would be working on a mainly remote basis with 3 days per month working onsite in The Hague, The Netherlands. The contract would initially be for 5 months with scope for a 12 month extension afterwards. Candidates would require an active SC clearance, with an hourly rate of 85-95 Euros per hour. Purpose of the Role You are responsible for the design, implementation, and automation of a Microsoft Identity Manager (MIM) platform within a Software-Defined Datacenter (On-Prem) running on Windows Server 2025. The goal is to deliver a fully automated, repeatable deployment across multiple stages (Dev/Test/QA/Prod), including PKI integration and MIM workflows for Exchange mailboxes, distribution groups, and password resets. You will produce High-Level and Low-Level Designs (HLD/LLD), establish Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) using PowerShell & Ansible, integrate GitLab CI/CD pipelines, and ensure secure, auditable operations (Protocols/Standards: SAML, OAuth2/OIDC, Kerberos, LDAP, ADFS; Entra ID/AAD). Main Tasks & Responsibilities 1) Architecture & Design (HLD/LLD) 2) Implementation & Automation (IaC) 3) PKI Integration & Certificate Lifecycle 4) MIM Workflows (Use Cases) 5) Operations, Security & Compliance 6) Knowledge Transfer & Governance 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.

Senior Microsoft Dynamics D365 CE Developer Lead the ongoing development for the Global MS Dynamics CRM platform. Develop solutions to varied complexity levels for requirements from the global business Maintain a high-quality platform by with solutions developed in line with coding standard Design and implement MS Dynamics CRM solutions to be fully compliant with Client’s business processes and requirements Design, code, test CRM application modules that meet Architecture Blueprint specification Use your deep and extensive knowledge of JScript, PowerApps, C#, .NET Core, and SQL Server, to further enhance the current solution to meet ongoing business requirements Participate in execution and documentation of tests ensuring that an application or architecture meets agreed Quality standards Ensure the implementation of best practices based on Microsoft Dynamics standards and supported configuration/customisations Evangelise the Dynamics core features and functionalities to support business decision making process Seek opportunities to continuously improve the Dynamics solution for the schools across all regions You will have 5+ years development in JS, C#. NET, SQL, PowerApps (1-2 yrs) 5+ years with all Dynamics areas (CRM, Marketing, Customer Service, Portal) Experience of process alignment to out of box functionality Configuration/customisation, Testing and debugging Development tools (Visual Studio) Excellent interpersonal skills English as primary language Experience in global delivery environment and working within a remote-teams. Experience of education sector and of DevOps with documenting solution design (High/low level) Must have MS Dynamics CRM Certifications along with a Degree in Information Systems or equivalent. The salary for this role will be circa £50K - £55K. The position will be based in Milton Keynes. Please send your CV to us in Word format along with your salary and availability.

Microsoft Dynamics 365 CRM Solution s Architect Our Client has a Global operation for which they are now looking to recruit a MS Dynamics CRM Solutions Architect with at least 7 years experience in a MS Dynamics Architect role. You will be the design authority, evangelising across all elements of the Dynamics CRM solution Work with key stakeholders to further develop and enhance the Dynamics solution Be the gatekeeper to the design, architecture, and implementation of the global platform Lead the conceptualisation, design and delivery of high-quality solutions across all areas of the Dynamics landscape, including CRM, Marketing, Portal and several incoming and outgoing interfaces via the integration platforms Use in-depth knowledge of MS Dynamics to solve technical design challenges across the Clients 30+ sites who will use the platform Prepare and seek approval for high and low-level business and technical architectural documents which describe proposed solutions Be the interface between the business, Product Owner and various technical resources to ensure solutions are effectively embedded into the organisation Ensure the implementation of best practices based on Microsoft Dynamics standards and supported configuration/customisations Use advanced knowledge of JScript, C#, PowerApps and MS Technologies to enhance the solution and develop proof of concepts to demonstrate options Investigate, analyse and propose new technologies or revisions to existing architectural design that will benefit the admissions user communities Keep knowledge of Dynamics and supporting technologies up to date in line with the latest platform changes Identify product risks and mitigate or communicate as necessary Organise and conduct discovery workshops, discussions, and value-based use case demonstrations for requirements/proposed solutions Provide direct Technical Design support within the Global Applications team to build or revise support processes and practises MS Dynamics CRM Certifications Other Microsoft certifications Cloud solution certifications TOGAF or equivalent 7+ years in Solution Architect role 7+ years Dynamics CRM Configuration/customisation 7+ years with all Dynamics areas (CRM, Marketing, Customer Service, Portal) Solution design with Critical thinking Configuration/customisation along with Testing and debugging Development tools (Visual Studio) Excellent interpersonal skills English as primary language Experience in global delivery environments and Working within remote teams Experience of education sector coupled with Experience of DevOps Salary for this role be in the range £70K - £85K plus benefits. The position will be based in Milton Keynes. Please send your CV to us in Word format along with your salary and availability.

Senior Microsoft Dynamics D365 CRM Developer Our Client is looking to recruit a Microsoft Dynamics CRM Developer with at least 5 years proven track record of developing within the MS Dynamics CRM suite. Lead the ongoing development for the Global MS Dynamics CRM platform. Develop solutions to varied complexity levels for requirements from the global business Maintain a high-quality platform by with solutions developed in line with coding standard Design and implement MS Dynamics CRM solutions to be fully compliant with Client’s business processes and requirements Design, code, test CRM application modules that meet Architecture Blueprint specification Use your deep and extensive knowledge of JScript, PowerApps, C#, .NET Core, and SQL Server, to further enhance the current solution to meet ongoing business requirements Participate in execution and documentation of tests ensuring that an application or architecture meets agreed Quality standards Ensure the implementation of best practices based on Microsoft Dynamics standards and supported configuration/customisations Evangelise the Dynamics core features and functionalities to support business decision making process Seek opportunities to continuously improve the Dynamics solution for the schools across all regions You will have 5+ years development in JS, C#. NET, SQL, PowerApps (1-2 yrs) 5+ years with all Dynamics areas (CRM, Marketing, Customer Service, Portal) Experience of process alignment to out of box functionality Configuration/customisation, Testing and debugging Development tools (Visual Studio) Excellent interpersonal skills English as primary language Experience in global delivery environment and working within a remote-teams. Experience of education sector and of DevOps with documenting solution design (High/low level) Must have MS Dynamics CRM Certifications along with a Degree in Information Systems or equivalent. The salary for this role will be circa £50K - £75K. The position will be based in Milton Keynes. Please send your CV to us in Word format along with your salary and availability.

The Chief Technology Officer (CTO) will also play a critical role in driving the join up with Government Digital and Data professionals in other departments in helping ministers achieve their ambition of making the UK the world’s leading digital government. You will be a strong and credible function leader for engineering, technology and architecture professionals across government. Responsibilities include: Building and leading high performing teams of digital experts capable of leading technology thinking across government, including the National Security community. Leading cross-government technology decision making through formal mechanisms such as the CTO Council. Providing professional leadership, guidance and support to technical teams across government, identifying and developing technical leadership talent, and owning technical roles within the Digital and Data Capability Framework. Providing expert support, leadership and advice to technically complex and critical programmes across government. Delivering commitments in the Blueprint for Modern Digital Government, particularly those intended to strengthen and extend digital public infrastructure, such as the creation of a Digital Backbone to connect government services and communities. Developing and promoting best practice and standards, including the use of new technologies such as AI, drawing on practical experience within departments. Developing and agreeing cross-government technical architecture, to increase reuse and reduce waste and duplication. Working with colleagues across DSIT and other departments to deliver strategic outcomes:

As a designer at GDS you’ll work in, alongside researchers and developers, to deliver world-class, public services that meet the . You’ll help identify and fix some of the toughest problems in public infrastructure and you will be focussing on the design of services at scale. You’ll help the government transform the way it delivers services, so that they’re more efficient, simpler, faster and easier to use. You'll be part of a fantastic design community in government, where we share ideas and challenges with 1000s of designers across the public sector. This is a chance to work on services that matter, at a huge scale, with people who value design. Find out more about what it’s like designing in government on our . As an interaction designer you’ll: design digital services that meet user needs work effectively in a multidisciplinary, agile environment, adapting quickly to changes in requirements, priorities or user needs use research and analytics to understand users needs, identify service failures and test different designs design collaboratively and in the open, engaging your whole team with the design process and adapting it if necessary champion accessibility and inclusion, consider the impact of new technologies and ensure that designs meet legal requirements collaborate with designers in other teams and departments, reviewing each other's work and developing shared patterns

We are seeking to appoint to a new role of Chief Officer, Digital Technologies who will be a thought leader, able to engage with digital research and development, the MedTech industry, and our international partners to synthesise the changes we need to make as a regulator. As an internal service provider, the postholder will also oversee our internal digital infrastructure and services, ensuring that we implement enabling technology solutions that drive efficiency and effectiveness. Key responsibilities: Delivering a strategy for the effective regulation of technology and AI in MHRA regulated products, in partnership with the MHRA Executive Committee Positioning the Agency internationally, as the leading MedTech/digital regulator, helping to make the UK the most desirable place to develop, test and deploy digital technologies in healthcare. Delivering agreed digital change programmes with particular emphasis on cross cutting developments, including with health and care systems partners Ensuring that internal MHRA digital and information technology services and IT-enabled changes are effective, consistently meet their service objectives and represent good value for money

In GLD our Lead Security Architects are responsible for ensuring the secure design and development of solutions across the department. They work closely with stakeholders throughout GLD to understand and meet security requirements in projects, ensuring that design standards are consistently applied during delivery. This is a challenging yet rewarding role, focused on implementing cybersecurity controls across GLD’s digital infrastructure, which spans multiple office locations across England. GLD takes information security seriously, protecting the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of all data processed on its digital systems. As part of the Digital and Data team, you will provide assurance that cybersecurity best practices are applied consistently across GLD systems, acting as a subject matter expert on cyber risk and secure architecture. You will provide secure design and technical assurance for digital solutions, ensuring alignment with GLD’s architecture standards, risk appetite, and security best practices. You will identify, assess, and manage cybersecurity risks throughout project delivery, embedding security in all technical design decisions. The role also involves delivering practical, hands-on support for cloud, network, and application security — particularly within Microsoft environments — and leading or contributing to cybersecurity governance and assurance forums, including business continuity and disaster recovery planning. Collaboration is essential: you’ll work with internal and external stakeholders, including other government departments, to maintain trust, transparency, and alignment on security matters. You’ll also develop and maintain information security policies, overseeing penetration testing and vulnerability management activities to drive continuous improvement.

A Microsoft Security Engineer is required for an initial 6 month contract. This is a hybrid role with 2-3 days per week on site in London and is inside IR35 so will require working via an FCSA accredited umbrella company This role is for a proactive and skilled Microsoft Security Engineer/Analyst tasked with safeguarding digital assets by leveraging a comprehensive suite of Microsoft security technologies. The ideal candidate will use Microsoft Defender XDR for managing and responding to threats, implement Microsoft Purview to ensure data compliance, and secure identities and access through Microsoft Entra ID. Essential skills/knowledge/experience: Microsoft Defender XDR (Extended Detection and Response) *Platform Expertise and Management: Act as a subject matter expert for the core components of the Defender XDR suite, including: *Microsoft Defender for Endpoint: Manage endpoint protection, detection, and response across our device fleet. *Microsoft Defender for Office 365: Protect against email-based threats, including phishing, malicious attachments, and compromised links. *Microsoft Defender for Identity: Monitor on-premises Active Directory signals to identify and investigate threats related to compromised identities. *Microsoft Defender for Cloud Apps: Enforce security policies and provide threat protection across our cloud applications. *Microsoft Defender Vulnerability Management: Prioritize and address critical vulnerabilities and misconfigurations based on a risk-based assessment. *Collaboration & Support: Work with internal IT and other security teams to ensure the effectiveness of the platform. Serve as a point of contact for external services like Microsoft Defender Experts for proactive hunting and expert guidance. *Documentation & Reporting: Document incident response procedures, create reports on security posture, and provide regular briefings to leadership. Microsoft Purview (Data Governance and Compliance) *Data Lifecycle Management: Implement policies for records management and retention to ensure that data is retained according to legal and business requirements and securely disposed of when no longer needed. *Data Security Posture Management (DSPM): Utilize DSPM capabilities to understand data risk, identify sensitive data across the environment, and implement controls to mitigate risk. This includes managing data security posture related to AI applications and models. *eDiscovery & Auditing: Support legal and compliance teams by utilizing Purview's eDiscovery and audit capabilities for investigations. *Education: Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field. *Experience: 8-10 years of experience in a cybersecurity role, with a strong focus on Microsoft security solutions. *Technical Skills: *In-depth practical knowledge of the Microsoft security stack, including Defender XDR, Purview, and Entra ID. *Experience with scripting languages, particularly PowerShell, for automation and management. *Familiarity with common cybersecurity frameworks and attack methodologies, such as the MITRE ATT&CK framework. *Certifications (Preferred): *Microsoft Certified: Security Operations Analyst Associate (SC-200) *Microsoft Certified: Identity and Access Administrator Associate (SC-300) *Microsoft Certified: Information Protection Administrator Associate (SC-400) *Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) Microsoft Entra ID (Identity and Access Management) *Advanced Threat Protection: Utilize Microsoft Entra ID Protection to identify and respond to compromised credentials and other identity-based risks. Work closely with the Defender for Identity team to monitor on-premises Active Directory signals for threats. *Privileged Access Management: Implement and maintain Privileged Identity Management (PIM) and Privileged Access Management (PAM) to provide just-in-time (JIT) access and enforce the principle of least privilege. *Authentication Protocols: Ensure the proper configuration and integration of various authentication protocols, including SAML, OAuth, OIDC, and SCIM for application and service provisioning. *Device Management: Secure Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) and other device access by implementing device-based access policies and configurations. Desirable skills/knowledge/experience: *Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities. *Strong communication and collaboration skills to work effectively with technical and non-technical teams. *A proactive mindset and the ability to adapt to a fast-paced, evolving threat landscape. 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.

The purpose of the Senior Networks Infrastructure Engineer role is to ensure critical Intelligence Collection capabilities are delivered and maintained effectively to ensure they meet the NCAs evolving operational demands. Working in a small team of highly enthusiastic IT professional staff, transferring skills within the team will ensure we are better placed to look after the TI Intelligence networks to provide full critical support, upgrades, development and maintenance. The role is responsible for: Delivering 1st, 2nd and mainly 3rd line support of technical systems to a professional standard, adapting to and meeting user requirements; Having an in-depth knowledge of the network protocols; Installing of new network hardware, configuration which will also include the patching of all network elements; Working knowledge of the Fortigate, CISCO and Dell hardware primarily; Maintaining and upgrading systems in line with technical requirements for ICI. Security is extremely important for all of the services SOS maintain, therefore systems must be maintained to ensure these systems are accreditable. This includes updating system high and low level designs and associated documentation. Due to the nature of this role, travel between sites is regularly required. As such, a Full, clean, UK Driving Licence is essential. Please note, TI (Domestic) team members will be subject to an on call rota. This role aligns to within the Government Digital and Data career framework. Duties and responsibilities: Business as usual support - Help deliver 3rd line support of the supported SOS systems to a professional standard, meeting user requirements, reacting to system problems to ensure continued availability of SOS systems within defined service levels. Support 1st and 2nd line functions if required to ensure the ICI business can function as efficiently as possible. Specification of hardware - Matching business requirements to hardware specifications that meet and often exceed those requirements Installation of hardware - Racking and cabling of hardware to an industry best practice level, including asset management registering of support, licensing Identification of obsolescence - Notification of obsolescence issues early in the hardware lifecycle to ensure funding and approvals are in place as early as possible, avoiding unnecessary system outages due to obsolescence Creation and maintenance of system documentation - Create technical designs and ensure High and Low Level Designs (HLD/LLD) are maintained to an accurate level Continual Improvement - Researching advances in technology to better meet business requirements with innovative solutions to meet business or technical problems Patching and upgrades of Network equipment - Using standard IT tooling to deploy and test software patches Configuration of Network equipment - Have the knowledge of configuring the different types of network equipment Supporting the wider SOS team - Providing support to the wider team, assisting where needed and mentoring to share knowledge and upskill less experienced staff, provide briefing sessions and training material to aid in that process Assist in project work - Be the lead for new projects in developing new technologies to best meet the requirements Interception principles - Have an understanding of Interception of Telecommunications would be useful, even at a basic level Infrastructure Problem Solving - Have a basic understanding of Infrastructure to be able to problem solve network and/or server issues Knowledge and the working of Fortigate, CISCO and Dell firewalls - Have an in-depth understanding of the Firewall models - configuration, patching, support, fault finding and upgrading Virtual Open Evening Event To find out more about the role and the application process we will be holding a virtual opening evening via MS Teams on Wednesday, 22nd October 2025 at 6:00 p.m. This event is by invitation only. To register, please click on the following link Please note, you will be asked for your name and email address. The registration will close on Sunday, 19 October 2025 at 11:00 p.m. You will not be able to register after this date and time.

Digital, Data & Technology (DDaT), supports NCA operational commands with how we exploit data and to ensure the NCA uses the best technology platforms with the right tools and applications to further enable the NCA to protecting the public from serious and organised crime. We are responsible for defining and delivering our data and technology strategy, policy and architecture, and building and sustaining resilient services which are critical to our mission success. The pace of change within the digital and tech world means we need to be agile and innovative in how we respond to threats while exploiting the opportunities this presents. The purpose of the Senior Applications Operations Engineer role is to ensure critical digital forensic and intelligence collection applications are delivered and maintained effectively to ensure they meet the NCAs evolving operational demands. Working in a small team of highly enthusiastic IT professional staff, transferring skills within the team will ensure we are better placed to look after the SOS networks to provide full critical support, upgrades, development and maintenance. The role is responsible for: Delivering 1st, 2nd and mainly 3rd line support of technical systems to a professional standard, adapting to and meeting user requirements; installing new hardware, installation and configuration of a mixture of Operating Systems including Windows Server 2019, 2019, 2022 and Windows 10, 11, virtual hardware (VMWare and Hyper-V) and the use of containerized technologies; maintaining and upgrading systems in line with technical requirements for business area. An understanding of network protocols would be beneficial. Security is extremely important for all the services that SOS maintain, therefore systems must be maintained to ensure these systems are accreditable. This includes updating system high - and low - level designs and associated documentation. Due to the nature of this role, travel between sites may be required. As such, a Full, clean, UK Driving License is desirable. This role aligns to within the Government Digital and Data career framework. Duties and Responsibilities: BAU Support - Help deliver 2nd and 3rd line support of the supported SOS systems to a professional standard, meeting user requirements, reacting to system problems to ensure continued availability of SOS systems within defined service levels. Support 1st and 2nd line functions if required to ensure the business can function as efficiently as possible. Installation of hardware - Installation of desktop computers, screens and build/delivery of laptops where required. Installation of software - Installation, updating or upgrading of software including of support, asset management plus managing licensing requirements. Identification of obsolescence - Notification of obsolescence issues early in the hardware lifecycle to ensure funding and approvals are in place as early as possible, avoiding unnecessary system outages due to obsolescence. Creation and maintenance of system documentation - Create technical designs and ensure High and Low Level Designs (HLD/LLD) are maintained to an accurate level. Continual Improvement - Researching advances in technology to better meet business requirements with innovative solutions to meet business or technical problems. Client Image Build - Creation of client images including deployment and testing, using Windows Deployment Server or similar technologies. Patching and upgrades - Using standard IT tooling to deploy and test software patches. Configuration - Implementation of Group Policies for servers and clients to ensure the secure running and use of the systems. DHCP and DNS - Be able to deploy DHCP and DNS services, fault find these services in the event of a system problem being identified. Certificates - Be able to generate system certificates at renewal or based on certificate requests. Server Maintenance - Provide support, upgrades, develop and maintain the servers within the current network. Supporting the wider SOS team - Providing support to the wider team, assisting where needed and mentoring to share knowledge and upskill less experienced staff, provide briefing sessions and training material to aid in that process. Assist in project work - Be the lead for new projects in developing new technologies to best meet the requirements. Digital forensic principles - To gain an understanding of digital forensic tools or techniques would be useful, even at a basic level. Networking - Have a basic understanding of networking to be able to fault find servers and / or network issues. Storage Management and Configuration - Provision of storage for use within IT systems. Active Directory Management - Upgrade of Domain Functional Levels and AD architecture in line with industry best practice. Virtual Open Evening Event To find out more about the role and the application process we will be holding a virtual opening evening via MS Teams on Wednesday, 22nd October 2025 at 6:00 p.m. This event is by invitation only. To register, please click on the following link Please note, you will be asked for your name and email address. The registration will close on Sunday, 19 October 2025 at 11:00 p.m. You will not be able to register after this date and time.

The purpose of the Applications Operations Engineer role is to support and maintain critical digital forensic and/or intelligence collection applications to ensure they meet the NCAs evolving operational demands. Working in a small team of highly enthusiastic IT professional staff, transferring skills within the team will ensure we are better placed to look after the SOS networks to provide full critical support, upgrades, development and maintenance. The role involves supports the delivery of 1st, 2nd and 3rd line support of technical systems to a professional standard, adapting to and meeting user requirements; Installing new hardware, installation and configuration of a mixture of Operating Systems including Windows Server 2019, 2019, 2022 and Windows 10 and 11, virtual servers (VMWare and Hyper-V) and the use of containerized technologies; Supporting systems maintenance in line with technical requirements for business area. This post requires SC clearance as a minimum, with a possibility to gain DV within 12 months of being in post. Due to the nature of this role, travel between sites may be required. As such, a Full, clean, UK Driving Licence is desirable. Please note, staff in our DF Engineering functions will form part of an on-call rota. This role aligns to within the Government Digital and Data career framework. Duties and Responsibilities: Business as Usual Support - Help deliver 2nd and 3rd line support of the supported SOS systems to a professional standard, meeting user requirements, reacting to system problems to ensure continued availability of SOS systems within defined service levels. Support 1st and 2nd line functions if required to ensure the business can function as efficiently as possible. Installation of hardware - Installation of desktop computers, screens and build/delivery of laptops where required Installation of software - Installation, updating or upgrading of software including of support, asset management plus managing licensing requirements Creation and maintenance of system documentation - Create technical designs and ensure High and Low Level Designs (HLD/LLD) are maintained to an accurate level Continual Improvement - Researching advances in technology to better meet business requirements with innovative solutions to meet business or technical problems Client Image Build - Creation of client images including deployment and testing, using Windows Deployment Server or similar technologies Patching and upgrades - Using standard IT tooling to deploy and test software patches Configuration - Implementation of Group Policies for servers and clients to ensure the secure running and use of the systems. DHCP and DNS - Be able to deploy DHCP and DNS services, fault find these services in the event of a system problem being identified Certificates - Be able to generate system certificates at renewal or based on certificate requests Server Maintenance - Assist with supporting servers within the current network. Supporting the wider SOS team - Providing support to the wider team, assisting where needed and to share knowledge, providing briefing sessions and training material to aid in that process. Assist in project work - Be the lead for new projects in developing new technologies to best meet the requirements. Digital forensic principles - To gain an understanding of digital forensic tools or techniques would be useful, even at a basic level. Networking - Have a basic understanding of networking to be able to fault find servers and / or network issues Active Directory Management - Upgrade of Domain Functional Levels and AD architecture in line with industry best practice Virtual Open Evening Event To find out more about the role and the application process we will be holding a virtual opening evening via MS Teams on Wednesday, 22 October 2025 at 6:00 p.m. This event is by invitation only. To register, please click on the following link Please note, you will be asked for your name and email address. The registration will close on Sunday, 19 October 2025 at 11:00 p.m. You will not be able to register after this date and time.

Digital, Data & Technology (DDaT), supports NCA operational commands with how we exploit data and to ensure the NCA uses the best technology platforms with the right tools and applications to further enable the NCA to protecting the public from serious and organised crime. We are responsible for defining and delivering our data and technology strategy, policy and architecture, and building and sustaining resilient services which are critical to our mission success. The pace of change within the digital and tech world means we need to be agile and innovative in how we respond to threats while exploiting the opportunities this presents. The purpose of the Senior Infrastructure Operations Engineer role is to ensure critical Intelligence Collection and Digital Forensics capabilities are delivered and maintained effectively to ensure they meet the NCAs evolving operational demands. Working in a small team of highly enthusiastic IT professional staff, transferring skills within the team will ensure we are better placed to look after specialist NCA capabilities and networks to provide full critical support, upgrades, development and maintenance. The role is responsible for: Delivering 1st, 2nd and mainly 3rd line support of technical systems to a professional standard, adapting to and meeting user requirements; Installing new hardware, installation and configuration of a mixture of Operating Systems including MS Server 2016-24, various flavours of LINIX on physical and virtual hardware (mainly Hyper-V or VMWare) and the use of containerized technologies; Maintaining and upgrading systems in line with business technical requirements. An understanding of network protocols would be beneficial. Security is extremely important for all of the services SOS maintain, therefore systems must be maintained to ensure these systems are accreditable. This includes updating system high and low level designs and associated documentation. Due to the nature of this role, travel between sites is regularly required. As such, a full, clean, UK Driving License is essential. This role aligns to within the Government Digital and Data career framework. Duties and Responsibilities: BAU Support - Help deliver 3rd line support of the supported SOS systems to a professional standard, meeting user requirements, reacting to system problems to ensure continued availability of SOS systems within defined service levels. Support 1st and 2nd line functions if required to ensure operational teams can function as efficiently as possible. Specification of hardware - Matching business requirements to hardware specifications that meet and often exceed those requirements. Installation of hardware - Racking and cabling of hardware to an industry best practice level, including asset management registering of support, licensing. Identification of obsolescence - Notification of obsolescence issues early in the hardware lifecycle to ensure funding and approvals are in place as early as possible, avoiding unnecessary system outages due to obsolescence. Creation and maintenance of system documentation - Create technical designs and ensure High- and Low-Level Designs (HLD/LLD) are maintained to an accurate level. Continual Improvement - Researching advances in technology to better meet business requirements with innovative solutions to meet business or technical problems. Client Image Build - Creation of client images including deployment and testing, using Windows Deployment Server or similar technologies. Patching and upgrades - Using standard IT tooling to deploy and test software patches. Configuration - Implementation of Group Policies for servers and clients to ensure the secure running and use of the systems. DHCP and DNS - Be able to deploy DHCP and DNS services, fault find these services in the event of a system problem being identified. Certificates - Be able to generate system certificates at renewal or based on certificate requests. Server Maintenance - Provide full support, upgrades, develop and maintain the servers within the current network. Supporting the wider SOS team - Providing support to the wider team, assisting where needed and mentoring to share knowledge and upskill less experienced staff, provide briefing sessions and training material to aid in that process. Assist in project work - Be the lead for new projects in developing new technologies to best meet the requirements. Interception or Digital Forensics principles - Have an understanding of Interception of Telecommunications or Digital Forensics would be useful, even at a basic level. Networking - Have a basic understanding of networking to be able to fault find servers and / or network issues. Storage Management and Configuration - Provision of storage for use within IT systems. Active Directory Management - Upgrade of Domain Functional Levels and AD architecture in line with industry best practice. MS Exchange - Be able to support and maintain new and existing installations. Knowledge and the working of various firewalls including Fortigate, CISCO, Palo Alto and Dell firewalls - Have an in-depth understanding of the Firewall models , configuration, patching, support, fault finding and upgrading. Virtualization technologies Hyper-V and VMWare (vSphere, vSAN, Horizon/Omnissa) - Understanding of virtual technologies Virtual Open Evening Event To find out more about the role and the application process we will be holding a virtual opening evening via MS Teams on Wednesday, 22nd October 2025 at 6:00 p.m. This event is by invitation only. To register, please click on the following link Please note, you will be asked for your name and email address. The registration will close on Sunday, 19 October 2025 at 11:00 p.m. You will not be able to register after this date and time.