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Job Title: Project Procurement Lead - IT Location: Preston . We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements - please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role Salary: Circa £50,000 depending on experience and skills What you'll be doing: Act as the focal point for any major projects and programmes for the Submarines business unit and act as a business partner to help connect the projects with the wider Procurement team Help drive value by supporting project requirements definition, support procurement pipeline planning, as well as the sharing of IT market/supplier intelligence and supplier performance data available from the wider team to meet the operational needs of the business Act as an entry point into the Technology Procurement team, responsible for triaging requirements and capturing/managing demand. In turn, being responsible for determining which projects the procurement team support and to what level Ensure adherence to internal governance requirements, including relevant policies and procedures to support effective and compliant project delivery Facilitate the delivery of requirements by working closely with the wider IPS technology team, managing escalations, and providing regular progress updates to project stakeholders Establish and maintain procurement plans that deliver business requirements for key technologies and ensuring technology partners are on contract and not working at risk Your skills and experiences: Proven experience operating in a project environment including managing complex stakeholder networks and working to deadlines Expertise in managing technology procurement, in particular outsourced services, project services, infrastructure and hardware Good experience in procurement and supply chain management. Ideally MCIPS Qualified or studying towards Experience in creating and managing procurement/sourcing plans ideally in a complex and/or technology environment An understanding of software product lifecycles and process is desirable but not essential Good stakeholder/relationship management skills coupled with commercial acumen Excellent analytical abilities for evaluating supplier performance and identifying cost-saving opportunities Benefits: As well as a competitive pension scheme, BAE Systems also offers employee share plans, an extensive range of flexible discounted health, wellbeing and lifestyle benefits, including a green car scheme, private health plans and shopping discounts - you may also be eligible for an annual incentive. The Technology Category Management team: This role will provide you with the opportunity to work within the Indirect Procurement technology category having exposure across multiple UK sectors and being involved in a number of exciting transformational projects, some of which are once in a generation! You will be provided with complexity and opportunities for career progression in a shared service environment. As a Procurement Project Lead, you will lead on behalf of the technology category management team in establishing and managing procurement plans as well as acting as a key interface between the major projects and programmes of the Submarines Business Unit and the wider technology procurement team. A core focus of the role will be collaborating with business stakeholders across a complex network with an aim of driving value through understanding technology roadmaps, business requirements and helping formulate suitable procurement strategies to drive value for the business. As the lead interface, you will represent the IPS Technology Procurement team in key project & programme reviews, helping to update on supplier performance, capture up & coming requirements whilst helping consult with key stakeholders on governance requirements. Ultimately these roles are to help drive value by creating closer links between ongoing major projects and the Technology Procurement Team. Closing Date: 4th November 2025 We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible. #LI-SH1 #LI-Hybrid

Job Title: Lead Threat Detection Analyst Location: Preston, Frimley or Filton. We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements - please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role. Salary: Circa £59,000 depending on experience and skills What you'll be doing: Delivery of core triage function as part of 24/7 protective monitoring services across a range of networks/services Overseeing and contributing to the analysis and escalation of security threats and incidents identified Coordinate with Cyber Operations teams to respond to identified security threats and mitigate prior to impact Lead the development of people, process and technology improvements to aid the service Provide subject matter advice on security analysis and development of detection content Deputise for the Threat Detection Manager when required Analyses requirements and advises on scope and options for continual operational improvement Your skills and experiences: Essential: Experience of working within Security Operations or equivalent roles Demonstrable leadership in Operational Management Experience in the application of relevant industry standard frameworks (MITRE ATT&CK/D3FEND/ENGAGE etc.) in an operational environment A good level of knowledge and proficiency in the use of SIEM platforms, tools and analytical techniques. Innovative approach to analysing and solving problems Desirable: Industry recognised qualification (OSDA, GIAC etc.) or equivalent proven industry experience Benefits: As well as a competitive pension scheme, BAE Systems also offers employee share plans, an extensive range of flexible discounted health, wellbeing and lifestyle benefits, including a green car scheme, private health plans and shopping discounts - you may also be eligible for an annual incentive. The Cyber Operations team: Cyber Operations is responsible for protecting BAE Systems from Cyber Attack by various threat actors. Not only do we protect BAE Systems and its employees, indirectly we protect those who protect us - who serve in our military and rely on the products and services we create. Across Threat Intelligence, Detection, Incident Response and now Active Defence we work to evolve cyber operations as a world class capability. Why BAE Systems? This is a place where you'll be able to make a real difference. You'll be part of an inclusive culture that values diversity of thought, rewards integrity, and merit, and where you'll be empowered to fulfil your potential. We welcome people from all backgrounds and want to make sure that our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible. If you have a disability or health condition (for example dyslexia, autism, an anxiety disorder etc.) that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, please speak to your recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments. Please be aware that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors such as your nationality, any nationalities you may have previously held, and your place of birth can restrict the roles you are eligible to perform within the organisation. All applicants must as a minimum achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting where applicants must typically have 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK depending on the vetting level required for the role, to allow for meaningful security vetting checks. Closing Date: 6th November 2025 We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible. #LI-SH1 #LI-Hybrid

Security Analyst Our Client is recognised brand in London. They are looking to recruit a Security Analyst with at least 5 to 7 years proven track record as a Security Analyst. Main Accountabilities Technical leadership for all the Clients security solutions, including all the 3rd party managed services Maintain the overall security of Company network, systems, and data Monitor security access and manage IDS/IPS configurations Establishing and implementing security 'best-practice' standards as well as departmental policies and procedures Responsible for Security scanning and the efficient remediation of vulnerabilities Responsible for analysing all security incidents to determine root cause Determine, recommend, and implement upgrade security measures and controls Delivery security responses for customer and client compliance requirements Developing and managing security plans with vendors Audit activities of administrators and conduct Security awareness training Must have: Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science/Information Technology or equivalent experience Demonstrable skills and capability in Security leadership and 3rd party management experience CISSP certification preferred. Compliance knowledge required in ISO27001, PCI and GDPR. Possibly a certified ethical hacker Knowledge of Security technologies is essential, such as network appliances, firewall administration, AD, IAM, PAM, SIEM, UEBA, AV, IDS/IPS and MDM solutions Understanding of common frameworks, such as ITIL or LEAN is preferred Good exposure of user environment management, including desktops/laptops, profile management, access control methodologies Must be very proactive in understanding and staying up to date with current security technologies and industry technology trends The Client is based in Paddington London. The salary for this role is in the range £65K - £75K plus benefits. Do send your CV to us in Word format along with your salary and availability.

Telecom Consultant 3 Month contract initially Based: Hybrid - Max 2 days p/w onsite in Warrington Rate: £300 - £325 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 Telecom Consultant to join the team. Key Responsibilities: The design of disaster recovery strategies for the telecom systems and networking components that ensures reliable, secure, and rapid recovery of telecom services during outages or cyber incidents. Development of a telecom-specific disaster recovery plan aligned with the company's overall OT DR strategy. Define RTO (Recovery Time Objective) and RPO (Recovery Point Objective) for telecom services. Work closely with Business Continuity, IT & OT operations team to conduct the disaster recovery testing of telecom services, and tabletop exercises to validate recovery procedures. Key Skills & Experience: The hands-on experience on the following systems - * TXCare - OTN TX Care - manage the multiple Xtran networks. * Cisco TACACS - AAA/Radius solution authenticates users to allow the ability to view or modify Cisco and Nokia (ODN) config when logging into the switch/router. * Cisco Prime Infrastructure - Cisco Management System for ODN (Operational Data Network) & NGN (Next Generation Network) routers and switches. * Cisco Prime Optical - Cisco Prime Optical for managing Cisco ONS SDH nodes. * Nokia NFMP - Nokia Network Functions Manager for Packet (NFM-P) for managing the Nokia ODN network. * Cisco Unified Call Manager (CUCM) - Manages Substation Telephony devices VoIP phones, SIP cards and Voice gateways for analogue phones. * CNMS-NG (Commtel Network Management System - Next Generation) - Manages Avara PDH/SDH devices (alarms and device backup). SNMP trap destination for basic telecoms equipment such as modems, radios, battery chargers, etc. This system manages the majority of the telecoms devices. On going project to make the system geographic redundant. * Zetron ACOM - Control room telephony system (differs from CUCM but they do interface with one another). * Keymile UNEM (Unified Network Element Manager) - Manages Keymile and Milegate devices. Strong understanding about the networking and communication components such as data network, IEC 61850, PDH, SDH and MPLS TP. 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.

Job Title: Principal Technologist (Artificial Intelligence & Virtual Reality) Location: Rochester, Kent. Salary: £60,000 - £65.000 depending on skills and experience What you'll be doing: Conducting theoretical research, synthetic modelling and physical prototyping to improve our understanding of new technologies and reduce technical risks on development programs, including generating new IP and establishing exploitation opportunities Working with project teams, business development, and engineering functions to produce technology road maps and identify technology gaps Formulating business cases for investment into process improvements and research and development work packages Attendance at trade shows and conferences, networking and identifying relevant technologies and collaboration opportunities and briefing back to the Innovation and Growth team Working alongside our strategic universities supporting research that is aligned to our technology strategies Generating bid material to secure, along with supporting part funded government and European collaborative research programmes Liaising with customers on technical issues, define processes/procedures, perform design review assessments and make sound strategic technical decisions within your area of responsibility/expertise Ensuring that activities are aligned to business objectives and product roadmaps and can provide demonstrable impact on winning business, program execution or profit margin Your skills and experiences: Essential: Validated relevant avionics and/ or electronics industry experience Degree or equivalent qualification in a Scientific/Engineering (electronics-engineering, software-engineering, physics, math's) environment Working understanding of technologies, tools and processes in an engineering discipline software or systems Demonstrable passion for technology and for driving innovation into business/product lines/ championing ideas through to implementation Capable of parsing and articulating complex architectures, concepts and technologies, such as for a technical white paper Familiar with Artificial Intelligence concepts and their application, such as Large Language Models and Machine Learning Desirable: Familiarity of with human/ machine interfaces and augmented/ virtual reality Understanding of Technical Readiness Levels (TRLs) Experienced with agile development toolsets e.g. JIRA and Confluence Good understanding of Intellectual Property and its role in a business Benefits: As well as a competitive pension scheme, BAE Systems also offers employee share plans, an extensive range of flexible discounted health, wellbeing and lifestyle benefits, including a green car scheme, private health plans and shopping discounts - you may also be eligible for an annual incentive. The Innovation and Growth team: Innovation and Growth (I&G) are responsible for rapid research and assessment of emerging technologies in the context of the Electronic Systems UK business. Our three key technology areas are Trusted Artificial Intelligence, Human/Machine Interfaces, and Next Generation High Integrity Electronics. The team aid business growth through collaborations with product lines and the wider BAE Systems business and beyond, including a broad spectrum of industry, academia and research organisations. We visit trade shows, conferences and exhibitions to keep up to date with our industry and emerging technologies, and promote an innovation culture through collaborative workshops, presentations and technical demonstrations. I&G facilitate strategic road mapping across the Rochester Business Centre, aligning technology with strategic business objectives and managing disclosure and exploitation of Intellectual Property (IP). Please be aware that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors such as your nationality, any nationalities you may have previously held, and your place of birth can restrict the roles you are eligible to perform within the organisation. All applicants must as a minimum achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting where applicants must typically have 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK depending on the vetting level required for the role, to allow for meaningful security vetting checks. Closing Date: 31st October 2025 We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible. #LI-SH1 #LI-Onsite

Job Title: IT Project Manager Location: Preston. We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements - please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role Salary: Circa £45,000 What you'll be doing: Manage the delivery of the project to time cost and schedule in accordance with business success criteria and customer satisfaction. Collaborates with, and manages 3rd party suppliers to drive successful business outcomes Provides effective leadership to the delivery team; able to take appropriate action to address any issues Develops and manages realistic project plans, managing stakeholder involvement as appropriate Provides effective and appropriate project reporting and stakeholder engagement as required by the project assurance framework and stakeholders Manages business change to ensure successful delivery of project outcomes and that business benefits are delivered Your skills and experiences: Essential: Experience of working on projects and successfully managing suppliers as part of the project delivery team Familiarity with computer-based Project Management tools including MS Projects MSOffice etc Desirable: Experience of IT infrastructure projects Formal Project Management training, preferably PRINCE2 ITIL training Benefits: As well as a competitive pension scheme, BAE Systems also offers employee share plans, an extensive range of flexible discounted health, wellbeing and lifestyle benefits, including a green car scheme, private health plans and shopping discounts - you may also be eligible for an annual incentive. The Networks Portfolio Infrastructure team: In the IT Project Manager role you will get involved in a lot of other areas across Shared Services EIT. You will support all BU's across BAE Systems, get great exposure and insight how BAE operates. We are keen for this person to deliver larger projects in the future. Why BAE Systems? This is a place where you'll be able to make a real difference. You'll be part of an inclusive culture that values diversity of thought, rewards integrity, and merit, and where you'll be empowered to fulfil your potential. We welcome people from all backgrounds and want to make sure that our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible. If you have a disability or health condition (for example dyslexia, autism, an anxiety disorder etc.) that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, please speak to your recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments. Please be aware that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors such as your nationality, any nationalities you may have previously held, and your place of birth can restrict the roles you are eligible to perform within the organisation. All applicants must as a minimum achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting where applicants must typically have 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK depending on the vetting level required for the role, to allow for meaningful security vetting checks. Closing Date: 27th October 2025 We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible. #LI-SH1 #LI-Hybrid

IT Support Engineer Halesowen - On-site £30,000 - £35,000 + Additional Training + Progression + Benefits Excellent opportunity for an experienced IT Support Engineer to join a growing defence-focused manufacturer, taking ownership of onsite IT systems and playing a key role in improving technology, security and user experience across the business. This company design and manufacture specialist products for defence customers and other highly regulated industries. As they continue to grow, they are investing in their IT estate, cyber security posture and core business systems, creating a varied and impactful role for an experienced IT professional. In this role you will oversee day-to-day IT operations, support users across all departments and drive improvements to systems, processes and security. You'll work across hardware, software, networks, Microsoft 365/SharePoint, ERP and other business-critical applications, as well as supporting ongoing Cyber Essentials Plus accreditations and cyber awareness. The ideal candidate will have several years' experience in IT Support, with strong knowledge of Windows environments, Microsoft 365, networking fundamentals and cyber security best practice. You'll be comfortable working autonomously, liaising with third parties and supporting a mix of office and shopfloor users in a manufacturing or secure environment. The ability to obtain BPSS and SC clearance is essential. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a stable, growing organisation in a highly varied role where you'll have genuine influence over systems, security and how technology supports the wider business. The Role: *Maintain and support core IT systems (endpoints, servers, Microsoft 365/SharePoint, business apps and assets). *Provide hands-on user support across all departments, working with third parties where needed. *Administer key business systems (time & attendance, Infor ERP), ensuring smooth updates and changes. *Contribute to cyber security, mobile device management and employee security awareness. The Person: *Experienced IT Support professional with Windows, Microsoft 365, hardware and basic networking skills. *Solid understanding of cyber security best practice and able to obtain BPSS and SC clearance. *Highly organised, able to work independently, prioritise workload and liaise with third parties. *Strong communicator, confident supporting users at all levels in a manufacturing/secure environment. Reference Number: BBBH266481 To apply for this role or to be considered for further roles, please click "Apply Now" or contact Tommy Williams at Rise Technical Recruitment. Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd acts an employment agency for permanent roles and an employment business for temporary roles. The salary advertised is the bracket available for this position. The actual salary paid will be dependent on your level of experience, qualifications and skill set. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.

Helpdesk and Desktop Support Analyst Our Client a retail bank – based in the City London – is looking to recruit Helpdesk and Desktop Support Analyst with 4 to 5 years proven experience. Responsible for the full range of user support, including desktop and peripheral hardware support, application support, network connectivity and remote connectivity. Remote and telephone support of mobile/European users will also be required. -Work within the Service Desk team in supporting and delivering all aspect of services -1/2 line support (capable of root cause analysis) -Remote branch support using Remote Assistance -Active Directory user starter/leaver process -Customer facing, support of internal banking staff, VIPs -Maintenance and support of desktops, laptops, Blackberry’s -SLA targets -Ad-hoc project involvement -Ideally with experience of supporting desktop platforms for banking environments -Experience in operational deployments. Desktop, operating system refresh cycle -Service Desk ticket software -Market data products -ITIL, Microsoft certifications advantageous -Maintains industry recognised skills through training or self-study methods Technical Skills -Supporting Microsoft operating systems, office suite -TCP/IP, basic networking skills -Root cause analysis and remediation Technologies -Windows 7 -Office 2013 -Xenapp published applications, support -Desktop hardware, laptops, Blackberry’s deployments Citrix The salary for this role will be in the range £40K - £55K plus benefits. The Client is based in the City close to Liverpool Street and Bank stations. The role will require you to be in the office 3 days a week for the time being and fulltime in the office at some point in the future. Do send your CV to us in Word format along with your salary and availability.

*INSIDE IR35* *2-3 DAYS HYBRID WORKING* Role Description: * Monitor, troubleshoot, and resolve production incidents for local and global banking applications in a timely manner to minimize downtime. * Provide L1 and L2 support, including initial triage, diagnostics, and resolution, and collaborate with application support teams and vendors for partial L3 support to address complex issues. Global and Regional Coordination: * Act as the primary point of contact between local teams in region and global/regional system teams, including SRE and DevOps teams, to ensure seamless incident resolution and system alignment. Collaboration: * Work closely with application support teams to resolve escalated issues and implement fixes for production systems. * Engage with the bank's operation resilience project team to align on initiatives for system robustness, disaster recovery, and regulatory compliance. * Collaborate with internal IT/tech center staff and external vendors to manage service-level agreements (SLAs) and ensure effective incident resolution. Problem Management: * Lead post-incident root cause analysis (RCA) and coordinate with problem management teams to identify and implement preventive measures. * Drive initiatives to reduce recurring incidents and improve system stability. Monitoring and Reporting: * Oversee monitoring systems (e.g., Splunk, AppD) to proactively detect issues and analyze performance metrics. * Provide regular reports to senior management on system health, incident trends, and SLA adherence. Process Improvement: * Enhance support processes, tools, and documentation to improve operational efficiency and response times. * Collaborate with SRE and DevOps teams to integrate automation and resilience practices into production support workflows. Compliance and Security: * Ensure compliance with region's regulatory requirements (e.g., Cybersecurity Law, data localization) and global banking standards where applicable. * Work with security teams to protect sensitive financial data during incident resolution where applicable. Team Leadership: * Manage and mentor a team of production support engineers, fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, and technical excellence. * Ensure team readiness for on-call support and efficient incident handling. To be successful in the role, you should meet the following requirements: * Minimum of 8 years of experience in IT production support. * Proven experience supporting complex banking applications in a global banking environment. * Proven experience in automating CI/CD pipelines and implementing security practices in a financial services or banking environment. * Experience supporting production support teams during incidents, with a focus on rapid resolution and root cause analysis. * Familiarity with coordinating with global/regional SRE and DevOps teams in a distributed environment. * Experience in L1/L2 support and coordination with application teams/vendors. Technical Skills: Systems: Strong knowledge of Linux/Windows for system administration and troubleshooting. Monitoring Tools: Proficiency in Splunk, AppD, Grafana, or similar for real-time system monitoring. Scripting: Basic scripting skills in Bash, Python, or PowerShell for automating support tasks. Database: Familiarity with SQL (e.g., Oracle, Mongo Db) for querying and troubleshooting database issues. Networking: Understanding of TCP/IP, DNS, and firewalls for diagnosing connectivity issues. Incident Management: Experience with Jira, ServiceNow for tracking and resolving incidents. Banking Systems: Knowledge of banking applications and regulatory compliance in region. Primary Skills: Java production support or development experience, Unix Shell Scripting, Ansible, DevOps (Git, Jenkins, CI/CD) Secondary Skills: IKP, HIC Infrastructure, Postgres DB, KAFKA, any cloud exposure and training (GCP, Azure) CI/CD Pipelines: Expertise in Jenkins, GitLab CI, GitHub Actions, or CircleCI for building secure, automated pipelines. Infrastructure as Code: Proficiency in Terraform, CloudFormation, or Ansible for automated infrastructure provisioning. Cloud Platforms: Deep knowledge of AWS, Azure, or GCP for managing secure, scalable infrastructure. Containerization: Experience with Docker, Kubernetes, or Helm for secure containerized deployments. Secrets Management: Familiarity with HashiCorp Vault, AWS Secrets Manager, or similar for secure key management. Programming/Scripting: Strong skills in Python, Bash, or Go for automation and tool development. Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English to engage with local teams, global/regional SRE and DevOps teams, vendors, and the operation resilience project team. Ability to communicate technical issues clearly to non-technical stakeholders, including bank operations and compliance teams. * Additional Requirements: Willingness to participate in on-call rotations for critical incident support. Ability to work across time zones to coordinate with global and regional teams. Strong understanding of banking systems and compliance with local and global regulations. Monitoring and Observability: * Deploy and maintain monitoring tools (e.g., AppD, Grafana, Splunk) to track system performance, security events, and compliance metrics. * Develop dashboards and alerts to proactively detect and respond to potential issues in production systems. Process Improvement: * Optimize CI/CD pipelines, deployment processes, and security workflows to reduce lead time, improve deployment frequency, and enhance system reliability. * Collaborate with SRE teams to integrate reliability and security practices into automated workflows. Team Leadership and Mentorship: * Lead a team of DevSecOps engineers, fostering a culture of security-first development, automation, and collaboration. 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 Server Engineer to join their team on a six month initial contract, working three days a week onsite in Crewe and two days working remotely. This role would be working via umbrella. Role Description: * Use of Hyper-V with client's standard build processes * Good experience and understanding of Windows Clustering * Good experience in configuring Network Load Balancers * Knowledge if CIS hardening implemented using GPO * Knowledge Active Directory and Certificate Authority * Collaborate with network, security, and application teams to ensure seamless operations * Automate server provisioning and configuration using tools like PowerShell, Ansible, or Terraform * Implement and maintain backup and disaster recovery solutions including BMR * Monitor server performance and availability using tools like Nagios, SolarWinds, or equivalent client tool * Maintain documentation for systems architecture, processes, and procedures * Storage Knowledge advantageous * Status reporting to senior stakeholders 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.

**Inside IR35** **Hybrid 3 days on site in Sheffield** We are seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead a critical Infrastructure Migration Project focused on implementing OpenShift across multi-cloud, hybrid, or on-prem environments. The Project Manager will manage the full project lifecycle, coordinate technical teams, and ensure delivery within scope, budget, and timeline, while aligning with the bank's governance and regulatory standards. Key Responsibilities: Project Delivery: * Deliver infrastructure projects from initiation to implementation, ensuring compliance with financial services standards. * Develop and maintain detailed project plans, budgets, and risk registers. * Coordinate technical teams to produce clear, achievable designs and recovery documentation. * Ensure production of high-quality documentation, including recovery runbooks and architectural designs. Stakeholder & Governance: * Act as the primary point of contact for all project stakeholders. * Liaise with business stakeholders to capture requirements and provide guidance on best practices. * Ensure adherence to the bank governance, regulatory requirements, and technical standards. Team Coordination: * Oversee and coordinate activities of specialized roles: o Product Owner: Define and prioritize requirements for OpenShift implementation. o OpenShift Architect / SME: Define roadmap and provide technical guidance. o OpenShift Sr Engineer: Design cluster architecture (multi-cloud, hybrid, or on-prem). o Infrastructure Engineer: Set up underlying infrastructure (VMs, storage, networking). o OpenShift Administrator: Install, configure, manage clusters; perform upgrades and scaling. o DevOps Engineer: Automate CI/CD pipelines for application deployment. o API Integration Engineer: Automate API integrations for applications. o Automation Engineer: Automate tasks like provisioning, scaling, and patching. o Automation / PSD Support: Provide automation and platform support. o ITSO: Ensure compliance with IT security and operational standards. Budget & Vendor Management: * Manage third-party vendors and ensure timely delivery of services. * Track project costs and ensure adherence to budget. Risk & Issue Management: * Drive risk management, issue resolution, and dependency tracking across the portfolio. Essential Experience & Skills: * Demonstrated experience in infrastructure project delivery within financial services. * Strong understanding of systems architecture, operational processes, and OpenShift (must have). * Prior the bank experience (good to have). * Excellent organizational, problem-solving, and communication skills. * Ability to manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines.

Job Title: Lecturer in Computing - Digital and T Levels (FE) Location: Birmingham Salary: £35,608 - £43,482 per annum - AC2 Job type: Permanent, Full time / Fixed term up to 12 months UCB is an equal opportunities employer. We are TEF rated Silver, with a Good Ofsted rating. The Role: Are you an experienced Lecturer in Computing - Digital and T Level in Further Education? Do you want to help shape a new multimillion-pound centre for Engineering, Digital and Sustainable Construction? Join our School of Engineering, Digital & Sustainable Construction as a Lecturer in Computing - Digital and T Levels (FE) . You'll deliver inspiring, inclusive teaching across areas such as Hardware, Networking, Cybersecurity, and Emerging Technologies, supporting students to succeed in: BTEC Level 2 Information & Creative Technology *BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma in Computing (RQF) *Digital T Levels * Access to HE Computer Science What We're Looking For: A degree in IT/Computer Science (or equivalent) is required. A teaching qualification is not essential for the role, as full support will be provided to help you achieve it. You'll bring credible computing expertise-through industry experience or strong technical skills-and the ability to design engaging, blended learning. We're particularly interested in applicants with hands-on skills in hardware setup, networking, and cybersecurity , including configuring, maintaining, and troubleshooting IT systems. In return, you'll join a collaborative, innovative department that values professional growth and employer engagement to keep learning relevant and career-focused. If you're ready to help students gain the skills the digital economy demands, we'd love to hear from you. Benefits: Generous allocation of annual leave 38 days' paid leave per year 12 Bank Holidays & Concessionary Days Excellent Teachers' Pension Scheme Employer Contributions - 28.6% Subsidised private healthcare provided by Aviva including a Digital GP Service. Employee Assistance Programme inclusive of counselling services, financial wellbeing support and bereavement support Annual health MOTs with our Registered Nurse Excellent staff development opportunities including professional qualification sponsorship A variety of salary sacrifice schemes including technology and cycle. Heavily-subsidised on-site car parking in central Birmingham Free on-site gym membership Extra Information: All applicants for employment at the University will be expected to demonstrate an understanding of the principles of Safeguarding and the PREVENT agenda in the context of further and higher education. Closing Date - Sunday 4 January 2026. Interview Date - TBC. Please click APPLY to be redirected to our website to complete an application form. Candidates with experience or relevant job titles of; Computing Lecturer, Tech Lecturer, Computing Tutor, Computing Teacher, Cloud Technician, IT Support Engineer, IT Service Engineer, Service Desk Technician, IT Support Technician, Cloud Support Engineer, Support Technician, 1st Line Support Engineer, IT Support, IT Systems Support may also be considered for this role.

2 Level Application Support Engineer We are looking for a experienced technical engineer to join our growing Equities business. The platform you will be looking after is used by multiple trading desks servicing a diverse set of clients and instruments. As part of the wider platform team you will be working closely Developers along with technical, analysis and testing colleagues. Investigation and resolution of the work items at hand will require competent technical skills and a keen intellect. The business is a growth area, with current investments taking place in all of the technology, business and middle office areas. Primary Responsibilities: Monitor application components. Global support and includes weekend availability to troubleshoot production related issues and perform checkouts. Expertise in operating windows and Linux environment with good command over any scripting language such as Shell, Perl, Python, etc. Knowledge of configuration Management systems such as Ansible. Strong Knowledge of CI tools such Bamboo or Jenkins. Ability to work both independently and in groups in an energetic, diverse environment. Debugging the system and fixing the production related issues. Handles complex operational tasks and recommends process and technology changes. Build monitor tools for production environments. Expedient deployment of new systems. Capacity planning and support for increasing volumes and business growth. Knowledge of networking and storage concepts. Escalate / follow-up on permanent fix for development related issues. Provide solutions for application automation. Manage communication of system and application outages to the end users whenever required. Resolve complex application and technical problems. Build, test and install software in Dev, QA, Prod/DR environment. Support complex efforts involving Analysis, Design, Development and testing of various application components Desired Experience/ Skills: Bachelor’s degree, preferably in Computer Science, Engineering, or Mathematics Previous career roles in Support Analyst coupled with experience within the Financial industry at least 3+ yrs. Expertise in operating windows and Linux environment with good command over any scripting language such as Shell, Perl, Python, etc. Basic knowledge of infrastructure concepts. Nice to understand Devops tools such Bamboo or Jenkins. Hands-on experience in support of a real-time trading environment. Knowledge of support applications that use high-performance messaging/middleware. Strong analytical, and verbal and written communication skills. Strong Knowledge of FIX protocol. Java, C#, C++ development skills set, nice plus. Personal Attributes Good communication skills, including the ability to write clearly. Able to function effectively as a member of a team. Proactive with respect to personal and technical development. The position is based in the City London. The duration of this contract is 12 months. The rate for this assignment is circa £400 per day. Please do send your CV to us in Word format along with you daily rate in GBP and availability.

What You'll Do Work in a cross-functional Agile team to design, develop, and deploy solutions. Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines and infrastructure as code. Collaborate with stakeholders to understand requirements and deliver secure, reliable systems. Automate workflows and improve deployment processes. Troubleshoot and resolve issues across development and production environments. Contribute to continuous improvement and share knowledge with the team. Stay up to date with emerging technologies and best practices in DevOps and security. What We're Looking For Experience in DevOps or DevSecOps environments. Strong skills in cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, or Azure) and infrastructure as code (Terraform, Ansible). Proficiency in CI/CD tools (GitHub Actions, Jenkins, CircleCI). Solid understanding of Linux systems and scripting (Bash, PowerShell, Python). Familiarity with security principles , SIEM/SOC tools, or incident response. Knowledge of networking fundamentals and APIs. Excellent problem-solving and communication skills. Nice to Have Experience with containerization (Docker, Kubernetes). Exposure to monitoring tools (Grafana, Datadog). Cloud certifications or security accreditations. Understanding of Agile methodologies. Interest in automation, security testing, or threat detection. To find out more about Computer Futures please visit Computer Futures, a trading division of SThree Partnership LLP is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy | Registered office | 8 Bishopsgate, London, EC2N 4BQ, United Kingdom | Partnership Number | OC387148 England and Wales

Our client is looking for a Threat and Exposure Management SME to join their team on a six month initial contract, working two/three days a week onsite in London. This role would be working via an umbrella company. Essential skills/knowledge/experience: * Strong technical background and focus with the ability to script in one or more programming language (e.g.: Python, etc) * Strong hands-on experience with CloudStrike Falcon platform * Strong threat hunting experience and ability to analyse malware, networking, Firewall and Web Knowledge, OWASP top 10 knowledge, Knowledge of DevSecOps Threats * Understand vulnerability lifecycle and knowledge and demonstrable experience of Information security technologies and methodologies, Experience of Cloud systems and their Architecture (Azure, AWS) * Awareness of various operating system flavours including but not limited to Windows, Linux, Unix, Database technologies (SQL, Oracle, DB2, Mongo) and associated threats * Awareness of security controls in widely used technologies e.g., MS Office 365 and experience of Incident Management and Response tools - e.g., Remedy, ServiceNow * Strong verbal and written communication skills are crucial to success in this role * Proficiency in preparation of reports, dashboards, and documentation * Good problem-solving analytical skills, Good interpersonal skills 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 Storage to join their team on a six month initial contract, working hybrid out of their site in London. This role requires a candidate with an active DV clearance and has the opportunity to go through a NPPV3 clearance. This role is working via Umbrella. They are seeking an experienced Storage Systems Engineer to join our infrastructure programme team. The successful candidate will collaborate closely with Windows, Network, and Database teams to design and implement solutions that meet secure shared storage requirements across a diverse and high-performance secure environment. Key Responsibilities Design, deliver, and maintain optimized storage infrastructure to support critical business systems and trading operations & to integrate with the existing storage array, and build backup servers (3 x Veeam + IBM Tape Library). Collaborate with cross-functional infrastructure teams (Windows, Network, Database) to define and implement shared storage solutions. Design and implement scalable and performant storage networks and data backup systems. Develop and manage data protection and disaster recovery strategies in alignment with business continuity plans. Monitor, troubleshoot, and optimize storage performance across multiple environments. Create and maintain high-quality technical documentation and operational procedures. 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.