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Job Title: DevOps Engineer Location: Remote, UK Salary: Circa £47,000 per annum, depending on skills and experience Job Type: Full Time, Permanent Working Hours: 37.5 hours per week to cover core business hours (9-5, Mon-Fri) Working for Affinity: We understand the importance of flexibility, wellness, performance and satisfaction - indeed it is part of our culture We offer opportunities to take unpaid leave and will give you one extra day's holiday for every year you've worked with us, for up to 8 years We know working from home introduces opportunities for you to do more domestic chores during the day, e.g. picking up the children from school, taking pets to the vet, etc. We don't mind this at all, as long as we are aware of what you are doing and the work gets done! About the Role: We are looking for someone who is passionate about technology and who is always looking for opportunities to improve the services we provide for clients, in areas such as efficiency, cost effectiveness, security and reliability. You'll be pivotal in knowledge sharing internally within the business, assisting others in their assigned projects and, where necessary, supporting more junior members of Affinity to help them learn and improve. The right DevOps engineer will have the opportunity to help grow and shape this emerging function within the team, creating a long-term career path for themselves within Affinity, with an opportunity to progress upwards. What will your typical day look like? You will be working on projects, such as the Cabinet Office WordPress support contract, to keep our clients' systems up-to-date, available, resilient, secure, performing well and cost effective. Working to improve the efficiency of our infrastructure related processes At times you'll need to work together with clients' own internal teams and with any external infrastructure teams that Affinity may partner with. Putting together infrastructure design documents at the start of projects, with a view to getting these signed off by the client and then acting as the basis for infrastructure build. Building infrastructure on new projects through the use of Terraform, AWS CloudFormation, etc. This will also include continuous integration processes, server provisioning, etc. Imparting knowledge and experience to other Affinity team members, both verbally and also captured in tools such as Jira Confluence, where we would like to build up a repository of DevOps how-tos, best practices, etc. Opportunity to work as a team lead where other Affinity team members are involved in DevOps. Providing AWS and Azure thought leadership and mentoring in both advisory and delivery contexts. Supporting out-of-hours rotas to provide support coverage for contracts in place with Affinity. About you: General requirements: Willingness to provide on-call rota coverage of emergency support (24/7/365) Ability to work flexible hours from time to time, for specific projects or tasks UK based and resident in UK for last 3 years (given some client-driven security clearance requirements) The role is fully remote, though visits to clients and to our office in Cornwall will occasionally be required Technical must-haves: Commercial experience of AWS, including services such as Amazon VPC, Amazon RDS, Amazon ElastiCache, Amazon EC2, Amazon ECS/EKS, Amazon EFS, AWS IAM, Amazon CloudFront, Amazon S3, AWS CodePipeline, Amazon GuardDuty, AWS Security Hub, AWS Cost Explorer, etc. Commercial experience of Azure, including services such as Azure Networking, Azure Cache (Redis and Memcached), App Services (running WordPress and .NET applications), Front Doors (CDN), API Services, storage services (blob storage, file storage, etc.), Azure Database services, Azure Cost Management, etc. Terraform and/or CloudFormation scripting Linux, Apache/Nginx Continuous integration/deployment (CI/CD) experience including GitHub Actions Familiarity with the AWS/Azure Well-Architected Framework and NCSC Cloud Security Principles Security experience, including the resolution of issues found during penetration testing Docker experience Technical nice-to-haves: System/server admin experience Drupal, WordPress or Magento experience PHP and Composer Microsoft technologies, including .NET, Windows Server, IIS, Active Directory, MSSQL, etc. AWS certifications (AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Professional, DevOps Engineer - Professional, speciality certifications, e.g., Database, Security, etc.) Microsoft certifications, including Azure Fundamentals, Azure Administrator Associate, Azure DevOps Engineer Expert, Azure Security Engineer Associate, etc. Load testing experience, including jMeter, Gatling, K6, etc. Other HashiCorp tools, e.g., Packer, Vault, Vagrant, Consul, etc. Provisioning tools, e.g., Puppet, Ansible, Chef, etc. AWS Control Tower and/or Landing Zone Experience with Google Cloud Platform Experience with Azure Resource Manager (ARM) Templates Please click the APPLY button to submit your CV for this role. Candidates with the experience or relevant job titles of; Software Developer, Software Engineer, Infrastructure Engineer, AWS, Infrastructure Engineer, AWS Systems Developer, Azure Software Development may also be considered for this role.

Job Title: Digital Systems Engineer Location: London / Hybrid Salary : £45,000 - £55,000 per annum based upon experience plus discretionary bonus and comprehensive benefits Job Type: Full Time, Permanent techUK Overview: techUK is the trade association which brings together people, companies and organisations to realise the positive outcomes of what digital technology can achieve. With over 1100 members (the majority of which are SMEs) across the UK, techUK creates a network for innovation and collaboration across business, government and stakeholders to provide a better future for people, society, the economy and the planet. By providing expertise and insight, we support our members, partners and stakeholders as they prepare the UK for what comes next in a constantly changing world. Role purpose: We're looking for a Digital Systems Engineer to design, build, and continuously improve the internal digital tools that support our members and staff. Working as part of our Digital Team, you'll take a hands-on role in developing and maintaining our CRM, digital product stack and associated products and systems, building integrations and automations, and ensuring our tools are reliable, well-designed, and genuinely useful for the people who rely on them every day. Key Responsibilities: Design, build and improve internal systems: Customise and extend our Microsoft Dynamics 365 CRM Build and maintain integrations between systems using APIs Develop automations and backend services (e.g. Azure Functions) Improve system reliability, performance, and data quality Own internal digital products: Work with a Business Analyst and stakeholders to understand user needs Translate requirements into well-designed technical solutions Deliver changes iteratively and measure their impact Balance short-term fixes with longer-term improvements Support and enable colleagues: Act as a point of escalation for technical issues with internal tools Investigate and resolve problems efficiently Provide training, documentation, and guidance to help teams work confidently with digital systems Contribute to the wider digital team: Help shape standards, ways of working, and technical direction Share knowledge and support colleagues across the team Identify opportunities where digital tools can deliver meaningful improvements About you: Skills, Knowledge and Expertise: Essential Knowledge and Experience: Experience designing and maintaining internal digital systems Strong understanding of APIs, integrations, and data flows Ability to work closely with non-technical users and stakeholders A pragmatic, user-centred approach to building digital tools Programming experience Desired Knowledge and Experience: Experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365 or similar CRM platforms Experience building cloud-based services or automations (e.g. Azure) Experience working in small teams or resource-constrained environments Additional Information: This is a full time role based out of techUK's London offices, however techUK operates a flexible working policy. This role profile is a guide to the work that is required but does not form part of any contract of employment and may change from time to time to reflect changing circumstances. The successful candidate must have permission to work in the UK prior to the commencement of employment. About techUK techUK is a membership organisation that brings together people, companies and organisations to realise the positive outcomes of what digital technology can achieve in collaboration with our sister company TechSkills.org. We collaborate across business, government and stakeholders to fulfil the potential of technology to deliver a stronger society and more sustainable future. By providing expertise and insight, we support our members, partners and stakeholders as they prepare the UK for what comes next in a constantly changing world. Please click APPLY to be redirected to our website to apply for this role. Candidates with experience of: IT Systems Engineer, Infrastructure Engineer, AWS Systems Engineer, IT Infrastructure Systems Engineer, Technical Developer, Digital Systems, Internal Systems IT Engineer may also be considered for this role.

SQL Server Database Engineer with SSIS Our Client is bank based in Central London – who are looking to recruit Database Engineer with at least 5 to 7 years sold expertise of working SQL Server SSIS and SSRS. Responsible for the development and delivery of pipelines (collect, validate and prepare high quality data) to automate and streamline processes required by different departments. Support existing SSIS ETLs (overnight and intraday), proactively fine-tune and enhance existing codes to increase robustness and error monitoring. Support the internal IT department with changes and upgrades to software platforms. Convert legacy Hyperion reports to SSRS. Software Development: Analysis of issues pertaining to problems or errors raised by in-house systems, i.e. CORE, SharePoint interface, Equation end of day cycle. Understanding business requirements in order to develop and deliver appropriate solutions based on system definition documents. Proficiency in advanced 4GL programming languages and able to apply to the fully development life-cycle. Database Support To build data pipelines within the SQL environment in SSIS packages, where required, introduce new field and data types for new information to be collated in the CORE environment. To build tabular models (SSAS) for different business units. To build reports based on business requirements using SQL SSRS. To integrate with all the Bank’s sub-systems using data abstraction and connectivity layers, i.e. ODBC, ADO.net. Ensure that the environment is running optimally and with high standard house-keeping procedures. Sharepoint Integration: To integrate the SharePoint environment and Forms with Equation system to introduce automation of processes thereby eliminating the need for duplicate entry. To utilise web services to integrate from cutting edge technology into legacy systems such as Equation. End of Day Cycle: To provide second and third level support for in-house programmes during the end of day cycle. To be able to analyse and rectify any problems raised in an independent and team scenario. To take ownership of a problem and deliver a solution in a timely manner. Provide out of office hours support. Risk & Regulatory Duties Maintain knowledge of all applicable regulatory requirements including the Bank’s Risk and Compliance policies and procedures and adhere to these to avoid exposing the Bank to undue risk. Report policy/procedure breaches and areas of potential non-compliance and suspicions promptly upon identification in accordance with the Bank's Risk and Compliance policies. Accurately execute all controls within own area to minimise risk of policy, procedure, and/or regulatory breaches. Identify new risks/control gaps within own area and escalate accordingly to your Line Manager and/or Head of Department. Training & Competence Complete all annual mandatory regulatory refresher training as per the Bank's training plans and deadlines. Proactively seek to complete recommended technical and behavioural competencies training required for your role. Act in accordance with the FCA/PRA Code of Conduct. Fulfil all prescribed business continuity requirements as set out in the organisational or departmental specific plans or as instructed by the Line Manager/Head of Department. Qualifications/Experience Degree level qualified or equivalent. MS SQL stack (SSIS, SSAS, SSRS) to high level of proficiency - Essential C# Programming / JavaScript programming - Desirable Knowledge and Skills Software analysis and design good practice Dimensional modelling, Entity Relationship modelling, Normalised modelling. Data warehouse design concepts, (Inmon, Kimball) The position is based in Central and you will be required to be in the office for 3 days a week. Please note the Client does NOT provide sponsorship. The salary for this position is in the range £60K – £75K. Please do send your CV to us in Word format along with your salary and availability.

Data Virtualization SME 6 Month contract initially Based: Remote - Max 2 days per month onsite in London Rate: £500 £550 p/d - (via Umbrella company) We have a great opportunity with a world leading organisation where you will be provided with all of the support and development to succeed. A progressive organisation where you can really make a difference. We have a great opportunity for a Data Virtualization SME to join the team. Your responsibilities: * Design and maintain data pipelines using Starburst and related technologies. * Optimize query performance and resolve data processing bottlenecks. * Manage databases to ensure high availability, reliability and security. * Integrate Starburst with various data sources including cloud services and APIs. * Monitor data pipelines and troubleshoot issues proactively. * Collaborate with business users and stakeholders on data requirements. * Maintain comprehensive and up-to-date documentation for data processes. * Stay current with data engineering advancements and propose innovative solutions. * Implement best practices for data quality assurance and testing. Key Skills & Experience:  Minimum 8+ Years of Strong hands-on experience with Starburst Enterprise or Denodo Tool  Advanced SQL skills, including query optimization and performance tuning.  Experience with cloud data platforms (Snowflake, Databricks)  Proficiency in any Scripting language (e.g. Python/Scala)  Proficiency in data analytics and data engineering Desirable skills/knowledge/experience: * Hands on experience Starburst or Denodo data virtualization * Data Integration background * Database development experience in any database (Oracle, SQL Server) * Banking domain preferred. This is an excellent opportunity on a great project of work, If you are looking for your next exciting opportunity, apply now for your CV to reach me directly, we will respond as soon as possible. LA International is 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.

Our client is looking for a Technical Network Architect to work on an initial 5 month contract. The position would be be mainly remote with onsite travel to London required 2-3 days per month. This would be an Outside IR35 engagement offering between £320-£400 per day and candidates would need to be eligible to go through an SC Clearance. Mandatory: * Proven experience as a Technical Design Lead / Technical Authority * Ownership of end-to-end technical design decisions (not implementation-only roles) * Demonstrable leadership in complex enterprise or carrier-scale environments Required Skills & Experience: * Technical depth o 8 + years in network security architecture or senior engineering across enterprise environments. o Hands on design / migration of at least two of the following at scale: Check Point R8x firewalls, Cisco or Juniper LAN and WAN, F5 BIG IP LTM/GTM/AFM, Zscaler ZIA & ZPA, SD WAN. o Strong routing fundamentals (BGP, OSPF, route maps, redistribution). o Scripting or automation (Python, Ansible, Terraform) is desirable. * Soft skills o Proven ability to lead multi vendor, multi disciplinary teams. o Confident facilitator-able to run workshops, present to senior stakeholders and manage challenging conversations. o Proactive communicator: provides unsolicited progress updates, raises blockers early, documents decisions promptly. * Documentation & tooling o Expertise with Visio or draw.io for architecture diagrams; PowerPoint for executive decks; Word/Confluence for LLDs. o Familiarity with change tools (ServiceNow, Remedy) and SharePoint 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.

***SC CLEARED*** AI Developer 6 Month contract initially Location: Remote Rate: £Market rates p/d (via Umbrella company) We have a great opportunity with a world leading organisation where you will be provided with all of the support and development to succeed. A progressive organisation where you can really make a difference. We have a great opportunity for an AI Developer to join the team. Key Skills & Experience: AI software development o Proof of concept development o LLM Stack (e.g. oLlama + LangChain) o Scikit Learn o Transition from synthetic data to production data o Agile Scrum This is an excellent opportunity on a great project of work, If you are looking for your next exciting opportunity, apply now for your CV to reach me directly, we will respond as soon as possible. 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.

AI Security Engineer 6 Month contract initially Location: Hybrid - Max 2-3 days p/w onsite in Knutsford Rate: £600 - £630 p/d (via Umbrella company) We have a great opportunity with a world leading organisation where you will be provided with all of the support and development to succeed. A progressive organisation where you can really make a difference. We have a great opportunity for an AI Security Engineer to join the team. Key Responsibilities: * Drive enhancements to the AI/GenAI security platform and scanning infrastructure, ensuring alignment with strategic goals and approved budgets. * Work alongside engineers to contribute to Design, build, and optimise cloud-native Data & GenAI Security services * Support stakeholders in leveraging and adopting the latest Data & GenAI Security cloud-native application architectures. * Ensure all Data Security architecture and cloud infrastructure accommodates the latest security and software lifecycle patterns. Key Skills & Experience: Standard Technical Skills & Competencies * Experience conducting threat modelling, penetration testing, and vulnerability assessments across AI/ML ecosystems, including data pipelines, model APIs, and supporting infrastructure. * Hands on expertise with core cybersecurity technologies, such as firewalls, SIEM platforms, IDS/IPS, and related security tooling. * Proficiency in Python, with the ability to develop automation, security tooling, and data driven scripts. * Strong understanding of secure software development practices, including OWASP principles and DevSecOps methodologies integrated into CI/CD workflows. * Experience securing cloud and AI workloads on major cloud platforms such as AWS and Azure. * Working knowledge of machine learning concepts, data processing techniques, and common AI/ML frameworks (e.g., PyTorch, Scikit learn, LangChain) - considered a strong advantage. Threat Analysis & Vulnerability Assessment: * Conduct regular threat assessments to identify vulnerabilities in AI/ML systems. * Develop benchmarks, tools and scripts to automate vulnerability testing for AI/ML applications. * Perform code reviews and penetration testing of AI-related software. Research & Development: * Stay updated on emerging trends, technologies, and best practices in AI/ML security. * Execute PoCs/PoVs to evaluate emerging trends, technologies and practices in the industry. * Create high quality technical documentation and user guides * Contribute to the development of cutting-edge AI/ML security tools and techniques. This is an excellent opportunity on a great project of work, If you are looking for your next exciting opportunity, apply now for your CV to reach me directly, we will respond as soon as possible. LA International is 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.

BY WMS Engineer / BY WMS Senior Engineer 6 Month contract initially Location: Hybrid - Max 2 days p/w onsite in London or Castle Donington Rate: £market rates p/d (via Umbrella company) We have a great opportunity with a world leading organisation where you will be provided with all of the support and development to succeed. A progressive organisation where you can really make a difference. We have a great opportunity for a BY WMS Engineer / BY WMS Senior Engineer to join the team. As a Senior BY Dispatcher WMS Engineer, you will be at the forefront of our warehouse operations, playing a pivotal role in optimizing our warehouse management system for efficiency and accuracy. Leveraging your deep expertise in WMS systems, you will design, build implement, and continuously enhance our systems to ensure seamless coordination of inbound and outbound logistics. Your responsibilities will include configuring WMS, overseeing system integration, monitoring real-time data flows, and troubleshooting any issues to maintain uninterrupted operations. Your role requires a keen eye for detail, a strong problem-solving mindset, and collaboration with cross-functional teams to enhance warehouse productivity and meet customer demands. Join us in revolutionizing our warehouse operations and contributing to our organization's growth and success Key Responsibilities: * Assessing client business requirements and opportunities * Leading design, configuration, and implementation of JDA Warehouse Management Systems * Analyzing and optimizing components of the solution to take advantage of best practices. * Work with all appropriate parties to effectively estimate project timelines and deliverables. * Recognizing and highlighting incremental improvement opportunities with existing clients * Writing functional specifications for modification, interface, report, and label requirements * Authoring and/or reviewing system and procedural documentation throughout the project. * Design and Development of configuration changes over BY WMS system as per requirement. * Engineer software changes (new features) to satisfy customer requirements. * Engineer fixes to resolve software defects. * Design technical solutions based on customer specification document. * Create and execute test plans to verify software quality. Document test results. * Provide regular updates on progress to lead engineer and/or project manager. * Contribute in daily stand-up meetings with project teams. * CI/CD Jenkins and Pipeline management of the BY WMS is most welcome Key Skills: * Configure and optimize BY/JDA WMS Dispatcher components using strong product knowledge, industry best practices, and performance enhancement techniques. * Lead the design, configuration, and implementation of Blue Yonder (JDA) Warehouse Management System (WMS) solutions based on client business requirements. * Engineer new features and system enhancements to meet evolving customer needs, including design and development of configuration changes within the WMS. * Upgrade WMS Dispatcher to the latest versions (2024 and above) and ensure compatibility, stability, and optimal performance post upgrade. * Analyze and optimize WMS components to improve efficiency, reliability, and operational performance. * Develop technical solutions based on functional and customer specification documents, ensuring alignment with business goals. * Write comprehensive functional specifications for system modifications, interfaces, reports, and label requirements. * Develop and deliver defect fixes in a timely manner, ensuring minimal business disruption. * Create and execute detailed test plans, thoroughly document results, and ensure high-quality software delivery. * Contribute actively to project ceremonies, including daily stand-ups, cross-functional discussions, and design reviews. * Provide regular progress updates to lead engineers, project managers, and key stakeholders. * Assess client business needs, identify improvement opportunities, and propose effective solutions to enhance customer value. * Estimate project timelines, deliverables, and resource requirements in collaboration with project stakeholders. * Recognize and highlight continuous improvement and value add opportunities for existing clients. * Author and review system documentation and procedural guides throughout the project lifecycle to ensure knowledge continuity and clarity. * Utilize strong PL/SQL and Shell scripting expertise to support system configuration, automation, and troubleshooting. * Azure Cloud Technology knowledge * React JS, Java, Python experience. * Power BI and JasperSoft Reports development. * Warehouse Automation Experience such as SSI, Dematic, Beumer, KNAPP * CI/CD Jenkins and Pipeline management of the BY WMS is most welcome. * Experience in any other WMS like BY WMS Cognitive, Manhattan, Oracle This is an excellent opportunity on a great project of work, If you are looking for your next exciting opportunity, apply now for your CV to reach me directly, we will respond as soon as possible. LA International is 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.

Role Title: Security Architect Location: London Duration: 30/06/2026 Work setup: 3 days onsite/week Rate INSIDE IR35 £700 MUST BE THROUGH UMBRELLA Role Description: Strong experience as a Security Architect in large enterprise or BFSI environments Deep knowledge of: Network Security Identity & Access Management (IAM) Application Security Cloud Security Architecture Hands-on experience with security tools and platforms Cloud & DevSecOps Experience with cloud platforms (AWS / Azure preferred) Secure design for: Containers & Kubernetes CI/CD pipelines Integration of security into DevOps workflows Tools & Technologies (Good to Have) IAM: Azure AD, Okta, Ping Cloud Security: Prisma, Defender, Wiz, Lacework Vulnerability Management: Qualys, Tenable, Snyk SIEM / SOC integration knowledge (Splunk, Sentinel) Soft Skills Strong communication and stakeholder management skills Ability to challenge designs and provide pragmatic solutions Comfortable working directly with senior leadership Problem-solver with a hands-on mindset Nice to Have Prior experience working with global banks or financial institutions Security certifications (CISSP, CISM, CCSP - preferred but not mandatory) Please send latest CV 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.

IT Support Analyst with 1 and 2 Level Support We are looking for IT Support Analyst with 1st and 2nd Level experience cloud infrastructure (Saas) endpoint management (Intune) administrator, networking, azure and Office 365 hands-on support administrator. This role would require a service-oriented attitude, excellent verbal and written skills and a high focus on the quality of work towards end user support. Key Responsibilities / Accountabilities Troubleshoot, diagnose issues affecting both Mac and Windows end point devices. End User Support and IT service desk ticketing ownership. Proficient with M365 and associated components. Azure administration and service troubleshooting. Intune (device setup enrolment and configuration). MS Teams configuration and troubleshooting. Outlook (OWA) and local app setup, configuration and troubleshooting. One Drive (configuration and setup). Azure User account management. Documentation of procedures and standards (user guidance adoption etc). DNS management. Google Workspace exposure (Gdrive - Gmail etc). Mobile device configuration f (Outlook and Teams App). Setup of new, moving and leaving users. Be cognizant of operational security identifying changes to reduce risks. Adobe InDesign and related services support. Meeting room service management (Zoom and Teams). Knowbe4 training platform exposure and administration. Required 3 + Years’ Experience in an IT Engineer. Proven experience within a Microsoft environment. Excellent people, communication, end user service skills. This is a hybrid position based in the City of Lon for 6 month duration as an FTC. Salary will be circa £25K - £30K. Do send your CV to us in Word format along with your salary and notice period.

Our client is currently seeking an experienced professional to join their team in the role of Data Protection Automation Engineer. This is a fully remote contract role for 12 months initially. Please note that the role is inside IR35. Job Description * Design, develop, test and support automation for the data protection services * Design, develop, test and support reporting and monitoring capabilities for the automation. * Provide engineering support on the data protection products and their standard usage. * Undertake product evaluation, new features, and versions. * Produce clear and comprehensive documentation for all automation produced. * Mentor less experienced members of staff Education & Experience * 10+ years development experience with multiple languages, including Python, Bash * 5+ years' experience in configuration management and orchestration using Redhat Ansible * 5+ years' experience in configuration management and orchestration using Puppet. * 5+ years' experience in designing, developing, and testing Rest API services. * 5+ years' experience in Devops SCM tooling, GitHub * 5+ years' experience in Devops CI/CD tooling, Jenkins, CloudBees * 5+ years' experience in Devops collaboration tools, Jira, Confluence Required Technical Skills * Strong technical background in Veritas NetBackup and related infrastructure * Strong technical background in Commvault and related infrastructure 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.

Our blue chip client is looking for SAN Engineers to work fully remote on an initial 12 month Inside IR35 contract. * Experience: o Minimum of 7 years of experience in SAN administration and engineering. o Proven expertise with DELL, PURE, Cisco, Brocade and HPE SAN technologies. Required Technical Skills o Proficiency in SAN management tools and software from DELL, PURE, Cisco, Brocade and HPE. o Strong understanding of SAN fabric, zoning, LUN masking, and storage virtualization. o Proficient in Red Hat OpenShift Enterprise, including cluster installation, configuration, upgrades, multi-node management, operator lifecycle management, troubleshooting containerized workloads, CI/CD pipeline integration and storage migration. o Understanding of functional requirements and translation of business requirements into technical specifications. o Good understanding on Datacentre architecture and Automation technologies. o Working Experience in handling and troubleshooting Storage Products such as Dell VMAX-3, PMAX, Pure and HPE. o Experience in implementing Time Finder Snap/Clone and remote replication using SRDF/S, A & AR at the Symmetrix PowerMax, & VMAX . o Working Experience in handling and troubleshooting Storage Products such as Dell VMAX-3, PMAX, Pure and HPE. o Experience in working on Storage Migration projects and Data Migration tools such as Cirrus or any equivalent tool. o Working Experience on Cisco and Brocade Switches administration, troubleshooting and performance analysis. o Working experience on performing Migrations between multiple switch products. o Having knowledge on any scripting tools like python or any other equivalent tools to support the automation journey (Preferred but not mandatory). o Experience with disaster recovery solutions and replication technologies. o Familiarity with network protocols, including FC, iSCSI, and FCoE. o Detailed knowledge on DCNM, VSAN's, ISL, NPIV o Detailed knowledge of Logical Fabrics / LSAN's / Context Switching. o Detailed knowledge of SAN NAV, FOS, ACS-Gateway. o Experience of Broadcom/brocade Director Class switches. o Experience with SYMCLI, Unisphere, Cisco DCNM and Brocade BNA

Our client is looking for a Security Architect to work on an initial 6-12 month contract. This would be working hybrid in either London, Leeds or Edinburgh with Inside IR35 rates between £340-£470 per day depending on location. The skills and experience you'll have Minimum * Experience as a Security Architect designing products, platforms, systems and components on multiple programmes and projects * Experience of working on the end to end project lifecycle, in a multi-technology environment. * Experience of designing and managing the end-to-end delivery of multi-platform cyber security solutions. * Exceptional communication skills, able and willing to describe and negotiate complex and detailed solutions across a variety of stakeholders. * Exceptional critical thinker and problem solver, able to work with imperfect information in an environment of uncertainty whilst still maintaining high standards, evidenced designs and documentation that consider regulatory, organisational and technology change requirements, the client's divisional and enterprise strategies. Essential * Experience of designing and implementing cyber security platform solutions * Experience with delivery of significant Cyber Security projects in domains, e.g. Attack Surface Management, Threat Detection and Response, Identity Access Management, Information Integrity and Protection and/or Infrastructure Security. * Experience working with AWS technologies. * Experience of best practice security architecture across all cyber security architecture domains and key platform technologies. * Commercial awareness and hands-on experience at costing solution options, understanding procurement frameworks and promoting cost effective solutions. * Collaborative self-starter with positive, proactive, can-do attitude. * Strong experience of technical and environment interdependencies across projects and programmes. * Solid and evidenced knowledge foundation (e.g. CISSP, CISM, etc.) * Experience with formal architectural methodologies and frameworks, including TOGAF, experience in architecture modelling tools and agile methodologies. * Proficient knowledge of UML. * Evidenced continuous professional development and engagement with industry innovators and professional bodies. * Experience of innovation whilst ensuring EA adherence. 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.

Role Summary You will design and implement the serverless infrastructure that powers the Knowledge Platform. Your work will involve managing complex data relationships in a Graph Database (Amazon Neptune), orchestrating AI workflows via Amazon Bedrock, and crucially developing the Feedback API. This API is the cornerstone of our "Human-in-the-Loop" strategy, allowing clinical experts to provide structured feedback on AI-generated content, which in turn matures our machine learning models and ensures clinical safety. Key Responsibilities · API Development & Feedback Loop: Design and maintain robust REST/GraphQL APIs, including the specialized Feedback API which captures human validation of AI-extracted facts and semantic triples. · Knowledge Graph Engineering: Develop SPARQL/Gremlin queries and data mutation patterns for Amazon Neptune to manage complex clinical taxonomies and content relationships. · AI Orchestration: Build backend integrations with Amazon Bedrock for Retrieval Augmented Generation (RAG), entity extraction, and automated content tagging. · Search Infrastructure: Implement and optimize hybrid search logic, combining vector embeddings in Amazon OpenSearch with structured graph traversals. · Serverless Workflows: Design and deploy event-driven architectures using AWS Lambda, Step Functions, and EventBridge to handle complex content processing pipelines. · Data Integrity & Security: Ensure all data handling complies with NICE security standards, using KMS encryption and robust IAM roles within the AWS London Region. · Collaborative Discovery: Work with Infrastructure Architects and UX Designers during the discovery phase to ensure technical feasibility and system performance. Technical Stack & Skills Backend Mastery (Essential) · Languages: Expert-level Python (preferred for AI/Data) or Node.js/TypeScript. · Cloud Native AWS: Deep experience with AWS Lambda, API Gateway, S3, and SQS/SNS. · Database Expertise: Proven experience with Graph Databases (Amazon Neptune / SPARQL) and NoSQL environments. · Search Technologies: Experience with OpenSearch or Elasticsearch, specifically regarding vector database capabilities. AI & Data Integration (Highly Desirable) · Generative AI: Familiarity with LLM integration (Amazon Bedrock, LangChain, or similar frameworks). · Feedback Systems: Experience building "Human-in-the-loop" (HITL) systems where user input directly influences data model accuracy. · DevOps/IaC: Proficiency in Terraform, AWS CDK, or CloudFormation to manage infrastructure. Behavioural Skills for Success · Systems Thinking: Ability to understand how data flows from a raw clinical document into a structured "triple" in a graph database. · Security-First Mindset: A rigorous approach to data validation, especially given the high-stakes nature of national healthcare guidance. · Iterative Delivery: Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment where requirements evolve based on discovery findings and user testing. 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.

IT Manager Our Client is a Bank based in Central London, are looking to recruit an IT Manager ideally with at least 2 years of experience in IT within the financial industry and overall 7 to 10 years of experience in IT. You will be working in a small team managing the day-to-day technology infrastructure to ensure that the Bank can operate efficiently. Cybersecurity Strategy and Planning Evaluate and proritize security initiatives for the branch in London in collaboration with GT (Group Technology) - Group IT Security. Stay up-to-date with the latest cybersecurity threats and trends and escalate risks promptly. Ensure compliance with relevant industry regulations and standards (e.g., GDPR and any other applicable to the IT). Evaluate GT s compliance with relevant regulatory standards (eg ISO 27001) as part of critical vendor performance assessment ensuring operational resilience is maintained. In collaboration with GT, manage security systems, including firewalls, intrusion detection/prevention systems, and antivirus software. In collaboration with GT, Develop and test incident response plans and coordinate responses to security incidents and breaches Raise awareness of cybersecurity issues among bank London employees; conduct annual training /workshops to educate staff on security best practices aligned with GT. Other Duties Maintain professional and technical knowledge (Conduct Rule 2) e.g. by attending educational workshops; read professional publications; benchmarking state-of-the-art practices etc where relevant. Collaborate with stakeholders to handle backlogs and new requirements - Resolve conflicts and remove blockers for the team - Monitor, track and uphold quality of deliverables. Be the point of contact for external communications and facilitate internal communication for effective collaboration on IT related matters. Ensure work deliverables are in compliance with policies and regulatory requirements . Maintains quality service by establishing and enforcing organization standards. To act as second/third level support with GT for support related issues. To comply with all applicable FCA/PRA conduct rules. Compliance with all mandatory training as set by the Branch/Group. Technical/Functional skills - Proficient in common operating systems o Windows 10, Windows Server 2018 and above o Redhat Linux based Operating System - Software proficiency o VMWare v6.7 and above o Veeam Backup and Replication o Symantec Endpoint Protection o Symantec Endpoint Encryption o ManageEngine Patch Manager Plus o Microsoft Office 365 o Bloomberg FXT/eikons o Murex Treasury System o SWIFT Alliance Access (SAA) - Networking (IT) o Cisco Switches and Routers o Fortigate Firewalls o LAN/WAN Routing - Hardware o Dell PowerEdge Servers o Dell PowerVault SAN Storage - Data analysis - Basic PC/Laptop support (formatting, imaging, etc) - Experience of writing and updating IT policies, standards, procedures, and guidelines Personal skills (Soft Competencies [Core/Leadership]) - Committed and dedicated to team deliverables. - Ownership of the business - Strong interpersonal stakeholders management skills - Strong written and verbal communication skills - Ability to train IT staff, supervise and motivate team members for high performance - Experience in coordinating installations, upgrades, and maintenance - Knowledge of architecture processes and performance reports of operating systems - Strong analytical/critical thinking skills - Ability to understand and oversee code development Qualifications: Bachelors degree qualification in relevant discipline Professional Qualification and/or Regulatory, Licensing requirements Project management certification (e.g., PMP, PRINCE2) is highly desirable. Professional certifications such as Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), Certified Information Security Manager (CISM), or Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) are highly desirable. Relevant Work Experience At least 6 years of experience in IT within the financial/banking industry is preferable. Minimum of 2 years experience in managing staff or managing teams in a cross functional set-up. The position is based in Central London and is hybrid 3 days w eek in the office. The salary for this position will be up to £65K. Please do send your CV to us in Word format along with your salary and notice period.

Required: Bid & PreSales Delivery/Programme Manager Location: Basingstoke, full time onsite Duration: 6 Months+ Clearance level: DV level The Programme / Delivery Management Lead plays a pivotal role across the full bid lifecycle and early phases of delivery mobilisation, ensuring that client develops credible, competitive, deliverable Transition & Transformation (T&T) and Agile programme responses This role is embedded throughout the sales, solutioning, bid, contract, and mobilisation phases, acting as the delivery authority for T&T and Agile programme definition, planning, costing, assurance, and customer engagement. Key Responsibilities Bid & Pre Sales Delivery Leadership * Lead the end-to-end design of Transition & Transformation (T&T) and Agile programmes during bids and proposals. * Own the T&T / Agile programme plan, including schedules, gating, staffing, governance structures, and delivery methodology. * Produce the programme costing, ensuring alignment to volumetrics, solution strategy, and validated historical benchmarks. * Create the dependency matrix, ensuring all dependencies are clearly articulated and owned across delivery and solution teams. * Capture and maintain all Risks, Issues, Assumptions and Dependencies (RAID) for the programme. * Conduct and report on due diligence, including technical, operational, commercial, and customer-side constraints. Essential Skills & Experience * Strong experience delivering using SAFe Agile methodology. * Strong programme management background with experience delivering complex T&T programmes. * Experience designing programme structures and plans during bids. * Defence/NatSec experience and understanding of secure governance. Desirable Skills & Experience * Experience shaping win strategies or solution options. * Experience within Strategic Partnering models. * Experience with digital transformation, infrastructure modernisation, or secure platform delivery. 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 18 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.