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The systems and networks manager's mission is to verify the proper functioning of a company's equipment and infrastructure. They manage maintenance teams and the availability of the production unit under their responsibility. It is their duty to ensure security while optimizing the performance of each machine. They propose technical solutions and improvements while evaluating potential costs. The maintenance manager must also be proactive in suggesting upcoming changes to the equipment fleet. After several years of experience, the maintenance manager can progress to positions such as technology specialist manager, technical director, methods manager, or quality assurance manager.

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Systems Engineer

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£45k-55k
RH1 1PW, Reigate and Banstead, England, United Kingdom
Systems Engineer (Eligible for DV Clearance) Competitive Salary + Annual Bonus + Private Healthcare + Pension + Progression + Gym Membership + Full Training London We are looking for a Systems Engineer who is looking to work with sophisticated technology and to be a part of a business who is at the forefront of their industry. With more than five decades of experience in government and maritime mobility, the company delivers high-quality maritime technology and satellite solutions across both Geostationary and Low Earth Orbit networks, working closely with leading satellite operators and a broad ecosystem of manufacturing partners. In this role, you will work within MOD teams to ensure systems operate reliably and remain stable, with minimal direct customer interaction as most customer-facing activity is managed through the NOC across first-, second-, and third-line support. System queries and incidents are initially handled by the NOC, with your involvement focused on providing deep technical support for complex issues such as software defects, network faults, or major service incidents. You will also contribute technical expertise to projects and bid activities and support the contracts team by providing technical guidance to ensure requirements are clearly understood and accurately addressed. The ideal candidate will have strong hands-on experience with Cisco networking technologies, with additional experience in Juniper or Fortinet environments (Juniper preferred), and the ability to provide deep technical support for complex network and system issues. Eligibility for DV (Developed Vetting) security clearance is essential. Previous experience working within MOD or government environments is beneficial but not mandatory, and the role suits someone comfortable working with minimal customer interaction while collaborating closely with NOC, project, and contracts teams. We value engineers who are hands-on, detail-oriented, and comfortable working with a range of technologies and protocols across both Cisco and Juniper or Fortinet platforms. The role: Systems Engineer Work within MOD teams to ensure systems operate reliably, remain stable, and perform as expected Provide deep technical support for complex system issues, including software defects and network related faults Assist the contracts team by providing technical clarification to ensure contractual requirements are clearly understood and met Contribute technical expertise to projects and bid activities, supporting design and delivery Support high-severity incidents escalated from the NOC where system degradation or outrages occur The person: Strong hands on experience working with Cisco Hands-on knowledge of Fortinet or Juniper (Juniper is preferred) Cisco CCNA or equivalent experience or Juniper at a similar level Eligible for DV Clearance Reference Number: BBBH - 267464 To apply for this role or to be considered for further roles, please click "Apply Now" or contact 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.
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Network & Telecoms Engineer

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3 months
East Riding of Yorkshire, United Kingdom
Network & Telecoms Engineer Norwich (On-site) £19.78-£23.82 per hour (Contract / Public Sector) Excellent opportunity for a Network Engineer with strong Networking, Security and Telephony experience to join a large public sector organisation in a critical, high-availability environment offering technical ownership and project leadership. This company are a major public sector organisation running a complex network and telephony estate supporting essential services across multiple sites. They are looking to add an experienced engineer to strengthen operational support and lead new implementations. In this role you will provide technical expertise across LAN/WAN, security infrastructure and telephony systems, acting as a lead on projects and implementations. You'll also contribute to 2nd/3rd line Service Desk support, manage escalations, work with suppliers, and take part in an on-call rota and shift coverage. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in large network environments, strong troubleshooting skills, and a customer-first mindset. A CCNA (or equivalent) and ITIL Foundation are key, with security/telephony exposure (e.g., Checkpoint/Mitel) beneficial. This is a fantastic opportunity to secure a contract role in a high-impact environment, combining hands-on operational support with project delivery responsibility. The Role: *Design, maintain and troubleshoot data network, security and telephony services *Lead projects/implementations, working with PMO and technical teams *2nd/3rd line support, incident escalation, SLA updates and supplier liaison *Shift pattern cover + on-call rota The Person: *Proven experience in large network environments (enterprise / public sector scale) *CCNA (or equivalent) + ITIL Foundation (essential) *Strong fault-finding, documentation and customer service skills *Happy with on-site work, travel to other sites, and on-call/shift pattern Reference Number: BBBH267202 To apply for this role or for 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.
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IT Senior Systems Support Engineer

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£55k-65k
City of London, England, United Kingdom
IT Senior Systems Support Engineer Our Client is a Bank based in the City of London, are looking to recruit an IT Senior Systems Support Engineer ideally with at least 5 to 7 years of experience in IT ideally from within the banking financial industry. You will be working in a small team managing the day-to-day technology infrastructure to ensure that the Bank can operate efficiently. The Client would like the following key skills: CCNP level networking Solarwinds – Service Desk Software experience Experience of Pal Alto firewalls Firemon – Network Security Devices and Policy Management Experience of Avaya PABX systems Responsible for the maintenance of the IT infrastructure of the Bank by providing first line support of software, hardware and networking that incudes installation, configuration and troubleshooting Manage day to day operational aspects of a project and scope To design, plan and deploy IT projects to enhance the existing IT infrastructure and also any applications required by the bank. End User Computing support for all staff. Coordinator between the London Users and Group IT Security on all requests for systems access and to ensure that such permissions are provided promptly, are regularly updated and that the Group Access Matrix Protocol is followed at all times Preserve the Assets of the Bank by implementing Disaster Recovery and back up procedures and ensuring that the standards comply with Group requirements Provide IT support to ensure the smooth running of daily and periodic reports for the London Compliance team to ensure adherence to the Anti Money Laundering Provisions Overall networking equipment monitoring (i.e. Network Switches, Firewall and other appliances) and support To plan and carry out maintenance checks to ensure IT Operations, infrastructures are running smoothly and ensure daily routine task completeness To maintain the AYAYA PABX system and to ensure that the recording system is always up and running at all times The following is a list of technical skills required for the role: Technical/Functional skills Proficient in common operating systems Windows 10, Windows Server 2016 and above Redhat Linux based Operating System Software proficiency VMWare v6.7 and above Veeam Backup and Replication Symantec Endpoint Protection Symantec Endpoint Encryption ManageEngine Patch Manager Plus Microsoft Office 365 Networking (IT) Cisco Switches and Routers Palo Alto Firewalls LAN/WAN Routing Hardware Dell PowerEdge Servers Dell PowerVault SAN Storage Project management Data analysis Personal skills (Soft Competencies [Core/Leadership]) Strong interpersonal skills Strong written and verbal communication skills (in English) Strong stakeholder engagement Bachelor or Master’s degree or professional qualification in relevant discipline (IT/Information Systems/Computer Science/Technology/Programming/Information Science/System Engineering/Computing) The salary for this role is in the range £55K - £65K. Please send your CV to us in Word format along with your salary and notice period.
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Network Infrastructure Support Engineer with Azzure

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£300-400
Milton Keynes, England, United Kingdom
Network Infrastructure Support Engineer The role of the IT Infrastructure Engineer is to manage day to day activities to develop, deliver and support the infrastructure and upgrades needed to deliver this programme. You will be part of the 10 people UK ICT team but be assigned to the programme on a full-time basis. Provide technical and project management support Define, manage, track and proactively deliver technical solutions to achieve project goals Implement technical changes and solutions into the Companys environments Ensure all solutions are in line with Company policies and standards Act as interface between the project and BAU support team Fully document all solutions and activities You will be report to the Head of Global Infrastructure and the European IT Director Excellent communication skills, including including written and verbal You will have an understanding of ITIL, Prince 2 practices. Must have a MCP certification along with at least 5 years experience of desktop and application rollouts Ability to think creatively and problem solve and ability to work under pressure Must be able to document solutions and support users through system changes Should have effective time management and organisational skills Ability to learn knowledge of new systems quickly and apply them in the work environment Previous experience of supporting a school environment – desirable Should have the following technical skills: Microsoft Active Directory, Office 365 administration Windows 10 operating system Azure Portal Microsoft Intune uniFLOW management software Meraki Access Points Knowledge of SIMS.net – desirable Knowledge of education applications – desirable The position will be based in Milton Keynes with travel to various locations in the UK. The rate is negotiable. This is a 6 month contract assignment based in Milton Keynes. Please send your CV along with a daily rate and availability.
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Combat Systems Hub Discipline Lead Engineer

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£60k-65k
PO11 0DG, Havant, England, United Kingdom
Job Title: Combat Systems Hub Discipline Lead Engineer Location: Portsmouth Naval Base - We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements - please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role Salary: Up to £65,000 (dependent on skills and experience) What you'll be doing: Provide overarching technical support and guidance across Combat Systems Engineering activities for multiple Asset Management projects. This includes mentoring junior and senior engineers and offering specific technical input where needed, working alongside project Combat Systems Leads Lead a team of approximately 15-20 engineers (6-10 direct reports), ensuring business objectives are communicated effectively and resource demands are managed across projects Act as the focal point for all line managers within the Combat Systems Engineering Discipline to ensure effective and consistent delivery of personnel management activities Ensure Combat Systems Discipline maintains the right level of trained, professional engineers, including appropriate subject matter experts, in accordance with the demands placed by the WTA Delivery Leads Manage resource movement within the WTA and the wider BAE Systems organisation, to ensure engineers obtain the necessary development and experience, whilst enabling projects to deliver Demonstrate extensive and detailed knowledge of platform combat systems. Leverage this expertise to provide leadership and mentoring to engineers and projects as required Liaising with the wider BAE Systems organisation to grow and maintain links and relationships with wider network of expertise Represent the Warship Technical Authority Mechanical Discipline at internal reviews and management meetings, including management of the relationship with the Combat Systems Engineering Function within Maritime & Land Your skills and experiences: A personable and professional approach that positively influences the team dynamic A considerable background in people and capability management in a complex engineering organisation Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills across engineering, functional, and programme boundaries Experienced in growing team capabilities through individual development and mentoring Experience of the Management of change and embodiment on complex platforms Skilled at problem solving to enable decisions and prioritisation, when dealing with unexpected demands and ambiguous information Effective at building and maintaining a network of relationships in support of developing the technical expertise of the discipline 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. Warship Technical Authority team: The Combat Systems Hub Discipline Lead Engineer is responsible for supporting and resourcing the day-to-day delivery of engineering output from the Asset Management Warship Technical Authority (WTA), in alignment with the agreed Work Breakdown Structure (WBS). The role supports the Asset Management WTA Capability Lead in ensuring activity across the Combat Systems Hub the Discipline is coherently resourced and executed The primary responsibility is the generation and maintenance of a robust, suitably qualified and experienced Mechanical Engineering Discipline. This is enabled through development, training and providing experiences to a Discipline comprising of approximately 45 engineers, ranging from a Principal level to Early Careers Closing Date 19th January 2026
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Principal Technical Architect, Networks & Infrastructure - Home Office - G6

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Architecture

£76k-100k
England, United Kingdom
Hybrid
As a Principal Technical Architect, you will define and execute the technical strategy for your responsibility, collaborating with senior leadership and diverse teams to ensure alignment with organisational, cross-departmental, and government-wide objectives. You will proactively seek opportunities to leverage emerging technologies, such as cloud, AI, and IoT, and ensure that technical solutions are secure, user-focused, and capable of adapting to evolving business needs. You will lead the design and review processes for complex systems and infrastructure, championing architectural best practices and governance. By bridging technical and business perspectives, you will resolve high-risk issues and shape initiatives that drive transformation. Your role includes guiding and inspiring other architects, facilitating professional growth, and establishing an environment where innovative thinking thrives.
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Project Procurement Lead - IT

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£50k-51k
City of Bristol, United Kingdom
Job Title: Project Procurement Lead - IT Location: Preston and Barrow in Furness . 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. 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: 16th January 2026 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. "Due to the festive season, there may be a delay in the processing of your application. Your application is important to us, and we will respond as soon as possible. Thank you for your understanding." #LI-SH1 #LI-Hybrid
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Cyber Security Manager

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£70k-80k
Paddington, England, United Kingdom
Cyber Security Manager Our Client to be secured and protected from increased cyber threats and compliant to industry standards. This role covers information protection, including data loss protection and data classification, and threat protection, including security information and event management (SIEM), user and entity behaviour analytics (UEBA), point products like anti-virus (AV) and intrusion detection system/intrusion prevention system (IDS/IPS) and penetration testing. The Service Delivery team consists of approximately 20 staff who support and operate the Company’s services and there is an opportunity in that team for a Cyber Security Manager to oversee and govern all security services. Reporting Lines This role reports to Head of Service Delivery Main Accountabilities Technical leadership for all security solutions, including all the 3rd party managed services Maintain the overall security of Company’s 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 Requirements 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 job/Client is located at our head office in Paddington, London with hybrid working The Client holds a Licence to Sponsor (grade A) and will always consider sponsoring employees if needed We welcome applications from Ukrainian Refugees The salary for this position is circa £70K - £80K plus Benefits. Please do send your CV to us in Word format along with your salary.
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Systems Technical Lead

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£64k
PO11 0DG, Havant, England, United Kingdom
Job Title: Systems Technical Lead Location: Portsmouth - Broad Oak - We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements - please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role Salary: Up to £64,600 dependent on skills and experience What you'll be doing: Provide hands-on technical leadership with a team of systems and software engineers, and directly support the System Design Authority Apply the principles of Systems Engineering to develop Simulation Systems across the full engineering lifecycle Undertake Simulation Systems equipment design, network design and software design Lead requirement decomposition and manage specifications using tools like IBM DOORS Next Direct architectural modelling and interface definitions in tools such as CATIA Magic (Cameo) Drive system integration and define acceptance strategies for software-based systems Lead technical reviews and ensure compliance with customer, legislative & business requirements Your skills and experiences: Demonstrable experience of the application of Systems Engineering for software based solutions coupled with experience in system integration Expertise in Systems Engineering and Software integration lifecycle principles (ISO 15288 and 12207) Strong background in requirements management (e.g., IBM DOORS Next - desirable) Familiarity with engineering lifecycle models (Waterfall & Agile) and tools (e.g. JIRA) Technical leadership and ability to guide teams across disciplines 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 Modelling and Simulation team: The Modelling & Simulation team are part of the Simulation & Training Group. This team delivers high fidelity simulations of the world, platforms, weapons and sensors that enable re-creation of complex Naval formations supporting Under Water Battlespace and Future Air Dominance. This role will give wide exposure to a variety of different functions and areas of the business and will provide plenty of opportunities for training and progression with a focus on technical ability and professionalisation throughout your career. As the world has evolved, so has the way we work. Our working approach, will enable you to have flexibility with your working hours, depending on your role and location. This could include accruing hours as well as flexibility around start and finish times, ensuring you can balance life at work, on site and life at home. 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 5th January 2026
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Network Design Engineer

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6 months
£490-500
RG29 1BY, Hart, England, United Kingdom
Senior Network Design Engineer Our purpose is to make the world more sustainable by building trust in society through innovation. As a Network Design Engineer, you will contribute to this by working collaboratively in service and project teams, and designing and implementing medium/large network solutions and changes to enable cost-effective services for our customer. We are looking for a Senior Network Designer Engineer to work on delivery opportunities. Your role will involve understanding the business and technical requirements and you will be responsible for the producing the relevant design collateral (including passing any governance reviews), providing hands on configuration and implementation support, troubleshooting technical issues, ensuring effective handover to service and supporting the project team in its milestone deliverables. Key Skills and Experience *Strong technical networking knowledge with industry-recognized certifications (e.g., Cisco CCNA/CCNP, Juniper JNCIS-ENT). *Experience with routing protocols, virtual routing instances, VPNs, and security zones. *Experience with network security products including Intrusion Detection Systems (IDS) and Intrusion Prevention Systems (IPS). *Proficiency in F5, Cisco Secure Firewall, and Gigamon technology. *Demonstrable design experience with global network vendors (e.g., Cisco, Juniper). *Network device configuration, troubleshooting, and defect resolution skills. *Understanding of project life cycle from requirements gathering to operational acceptance. *Proven experience in network troubleshooting across multiple vendors and technology areas. *Excellent communication skills and ability to work with multiple stakeholders. *Experience of performance testing of cyber monitoring tools (sizing, capacity management and planning, performance troubleshooting). Responsibilities: *Design and Deploy Functional Networks: Design and deploy networks (LAN, WAN) to meet the organization and customer needs. *Troubleshoot Network Issues: Diagnose and troubleshoot network issues, including those escalated by lower tiers of support. *Implement Network Security Measures: Design and implement network security measures to protect data, software, and hardware from threats and unauthorized access. *Collaborate with Stakeholders: Work closely with executive team members, decision-makers, and stakeholders to define business requirements and systems goals, and to identify and resolve business systems issues. *Create and Maintain Documentation: Maintain comprehensive documentation for all implemented networks, including network diagrams, configuration details, and operational procedures. *Mentor Team Members: Provide guidance and mentorship to junior network engineers and other team members, helping them to develop their skills and knowledge. *Automate Network Tasks: Develop and implement automation scripts to streamline network management tasks and improve efficiency. *Plan for Service Outages: Plan for and respond to service outages and other network-related problems, ensuring minimal disruption to business operations. *Support Network Upgrades: Perform network maintenance and system upgrades, including service packs, patches, hot fixes, and security configurations. *Evaluate New Technologies: Stay up-to-date with the latest networking technologies and evaluate their potential benefits for the organization and our customers. Desired skills, experience, qualifications: *2+ years of experience with networking layer 2 and layer 3. *Good understanding of network protocols (e.g., TCP/IP, IPv4/IPv6, VLANs). *Proficiency in network design and implementation tools (e.g., Visio, Cisco Packet Tracer). *Experience with network management and monitoring tools (e.g., SolarWinds, Nagios). *Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills. *Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. *Ability to work independently and meet deadlines. *Certifications such as CCNA, CCNP, or JNCIA. Additional Considerations *Familiarity with virtualization technologies such as VMware / KVM / RHEV /Xen / ProxMox / CXP-NG is beneficial. *A strong understanding of data centre networking and technologies is advantageous. 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.
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Senior Threat Detection Analyst

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£50k
City of Bristol, United Kingdom
Job Title: Senior 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 £50,000 depending on experience and skills What you'll be doing: Triage, analyse and investigate alerts, log data and network traffic using the monitoring platforms and Internet resources to identify cyber-attacks / security incidents Delivery of core triage function as part of 24/7 protective monitoring services across a range of networks/services Act as a mentor and as an escalation point within the team for technical queries Ensure timely and accurate communication of incidents to IT, network or security teams across BAE Systems Escalate suspected major security incidents / investigations where support is required Define monitoring use cases and develop prototype rules with minimal supervision for example In response to intelligence or gaps in defences Contribute to the development of the services through people, process and technology where appropriate Build a comprehensive knowledge of BAE Systems IT systems to support monitoring activities and tailor remediation recommendations to systems Contribute to and help define requirements for future security capabilities along with the Lead Analyst Your skills and experiences: Essential: Technical background with experience of technologies including but not limited to firewalls, IDS/IPS, Active Directory, endpoint protection, Windows Server, Linux, Networking, Cloud and Vulnerability Management Analytical background and comfortable analysing and interpreting large and complex data sets and articulating the story behind any observations along with providing conclusions and recommendations Knowledge and experience of using tools to dissect common threats to produce useable IOCs. E.g. Malicious document analysis Detailed knowledge of the current threat landscape, the TTPs frequently employed in those attacks and how we can investigate and mitigate these Desirable: Background of prior experience of working in an information and/or cyber security environment (Government or commercial sector) environments Previous experience working within Cyber Operations utilising SIEM platforms Relevant security certifications such as CISSP, SSCP, CEH, GCIH or GCIA 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. 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: 14th January 2026 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. "Due to the festive season, there may be a delay in the processing of your application. Your application is important to us, and we will respond as soon as possible. Thank you for your understanding." #LI-SH1 #LI-Hybrid
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Lead Business Change Professional

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£52k
City of Bristol, United Kingdom
Job Title: Lead Business Change Professional Location: Preston or Frimley. We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements - please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role Salary: Circa £52,000 depending on experience and skills What you'll be doing: Develop and deliver business change collateral such as business change plans, change impact assessment, communications plan, stakeholder assessment and training plans for the project as part of a significant IT transformation programme of work Be responsible for business change delivery within a medium to large sized project, work package, or be supporting in delivering part of a complex change programme or business transformation plans, reporting the business benefit realisation Working with key stakeholders to agree the core project benefits and benefits management plan, including agreed KPIs to measure benefits have been met Setting up and facilitating a cohesive change network and change champion programme as part of a wider change adoption plan From the adoption of new technologies through to supporting the implementation of new systems or ways of working, this individual will ensure that business change management is consistently embedded, delivered and assured through appropriate and justified standard approaches across the project Your skills and experiences: Essential: Business Change experience and knowledge of Change Management theory and methodologies, processes, policies and procedures The ability to effectively carry out Business Change Management tasks of medium to high complexity and provide guidance in those areas Experience of managing change within enterprise-wide projects Proven experience influencing and stakeholder management experience APMG or other suitable Business Change Qualification such as PROSCI Desirable: Previous experience and exposure of carrying out and implementing change within an IT environment 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 Business Change team: You will be joining an experienced change management office of Business Change and Business Analyst professionals, delivering end to end change management support and capability across enterprise technology projects. This is an opportunity to work within an IT enterprise-wide projects and programmes within Business Change. The role will work with multiple stakeholders across the IT enterprise-wide space, and you will help drive and implement new ways of working across Business Change within large complex business projects. 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: 8th January 2026 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. "Due to the festive season, there may be a delay in the processing of your application. Your application is important to us, and we will respond as soon as possible. Thank you for your understanding." #LI-SH1 #LI-Hybrid
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Network Engineer (SC)

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6 months
ME15 8RY, Maidstone, England, United Kingdom
Hybrid
Our client is a global systems integrator who requires a Network Engineer to support one of their key customers. START: ASAP DURATION: 6 MONTHS CLEARANCE: SC RATE: £450.00 (INSIDE IR35) LOCATION: HYBRID (1-2 DAYS PER WEEK IN KENT) Role - Network Engineer Clearance - SC Job Summary: This Network Engineering role focusses on implementation of Network services for a DXC secure Customer at DXC DCs. Role focus will cover LAN, WAN, Firewall, and Security infrastructures, with a key focus on Cisco and Aruba. Expectation is the successful candidate will have 5 to 10 years proven work experience in a challenging, multi-vendor Data centre environment working as part of a team delivering project engineering functions. Key Responsibilities: Network Maintenance and Troubleshooting: * Maintain data network hardware and systems. * Investigate and resolve network and hardware issues. * Analyze, isolate, and troubleshoot network errors. * Assess and upgrade legacy network components as needed. Technical Support and Leadership: * Provide technical support for both internal and external customers. * Respond to technical inquiries and recommend solutions. * Lead network problem escalation and resolution. Network Installation and Configuration: * Install and maintain network infrastructure, including hardware, software, and system data for small to medium-sized networks. * Deploy network applications on servers and voice equipment. * Conduct network testing, maintenance, and problem resolution. * Perform network configurations and implement configuration changes on Routers, Switches, Firewalls and Security appliances. Documentation and Communication: * Prepare network diagrams and documentation to reflect current Network operational status. * Draft proposal documentation to address customer requirements. Mandatory Skills: * Cisco LAN / WAN skills equivalent to CCNP level. * Aruba LAN skills equivalent to Aruba ACP level. * Demonstrable experience working in a large-scale multi-vendor complex campus environment. * Demonstrable experience working with Checkpoint and Palo Alto Firewalls. * Strong technical documentation skills. * Experience with complex routing protocols, including OSPF, BGP, and iBGP. * Experience in configuring and managing IPSec tunnels on firewalls and routers. * Experience working with large scale structured cabling infrastructures in a production / manufacturing environment. Basic Qualifications: * Bachelor's degree or equivalent education and experience. * Preferred: Bachelor's degree in engineering, computer science, information systems, or related field. * Experience in data networking with both Cisco and Aruba infrastructures. * Proven experience troubleshooting LAN / WAN / FW systems and technical infrastructure. * Knowledge of modern network systems, networking principles, and data or video communication. * Eligible for or currently possess SC clearance (Mandatory). Other Qualifications: * Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. * Skilled in time, priority, and task management. * Effective communication skills for interaction with customers and team members. * Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team. * Capable of managing competing priorities in complex environments. * Professional demeanour with confidence in handling technical issues. * Willingness to travel as requested * Availability for out of hours work including weekends as needed. CCNA/CCNP 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.
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Network Engineer (DV Security Clearance)

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Gloucester, England, United Kingdom
The Space, Defence and Intelligence business unit in CGI is a true IT Systems Integrator. We work, build, and operate bespoke, technically complex, mission-critical systems which help our clients keep us all safe and secure. We bring innovation to our clients using proven and emerging technologies, agile delivery processes and our deep expertise across the breadth of space, defence, intelligence, aerospace and maritime, all underpinned by our end-to-end cyber capability. We work collaboratively with global technology companies, cutting edge SMEs and academia to deliver the optimal solution for each client. CGI was recognised in the Sunday Times Best Places to Work List 2025 and has been named one of the ‘World’s Best Employers’ by Forbes magazine. We offer a competitive salary, excellent pension, private healthcare, plus a share scheme (3.5% + 3.5% matching) which makes you a CGI Partner not just an employee. We are committed to inclusivity, building a genuinely diverse community of tech talent and inspiring everyone to pursue careers in our sector, including our Armed Forces, and are proud to hold a Gold Award in recognition of our support of the Armed Forces Corporate Covenant. Join us and you’ll be part of an open, friendly community of experts. We’ll train and support you in taking your career wherever you want it to go. Due to the secure nature of the programme, you will need to hold UK Security Clearance or be eligible to go through this clearance. This position will be working out of our site in Cheltenham.
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DevOps Senior Operations Engineer

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£60k-80k
Bristol, England, United Kingdom
DevOps Senior Operations Engineer Our Client is looking to recruit a Senior DevOps Engineer with at least 5 to 7 years expertise. They are a young talented team building the next generation video advertising platform. The key purpose of this role is focused on development in the capacity of improvements to the systems and operational environment by scripting, automation or building of tools. There are several key areas that require constant development: • Automation – Enhancements to the automation build process. Enhancements are continuously added to the base repository as well as additions of new technologies. • Scripting and Tools – There are many processes, tasks that can be made easier using scripts or custom designed tools in a managed services environment. We are looking for someone with knowledge of networking and storage, virtualization and operating systems, as well as good knowledge of the Architecture side of the role. Ideal skills and experience - what are you bringing to the party? • Experience working in operations - making sure the wheels are greased and the ship is humming along • Automation, Packaging, Deployments (Custom Hypervisor, Puppet, Git, scripting, CI services) • Source Code version control systems: Git & SVN • Monitoring: NewRelic, PagerDuty, etc • Programming Languages: Bash, PHP, GoLang • Virtualisation: We have a custom hypervisor (ZPF) but things like VMWare ESXi/KVM/oVirt/RHEV • Classics: Apache, MySQL, Redis, Varnish • Logstash & Elasticsearch • Networking (switching, routing, firewalls, IDS/IPS, VPN, load balancing, DNS, Cisco, F5, Akamai) • Multi cloud setup - AWS, Digital Ocean, Rackspace, Linode etc • DNS, NTP, SMTP, Jenkins • A solid background in Linux System Administration Functions and responsibilities This is a dynamic and varied role, which includes things like: • Build, deployment and maintenance of new and existing environments • Designing and maintaining highly available architectures • Security (patch management, vulnerability scanning & monitoring) • Uptime – design and maintain the systems and networking for uptime, resilience, architecting for failure. • Evaluation of new, cutting-edge technologies to help improve business processes and streamline • Develop highly-available, scalable, robust systems and take ownership of problems as they occur • Undertake ad-hoc out of business hours work for occasional technical support The salary for this role will be in the range £60K - £80K. Please send your CV to us in Word format.
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Threat and Exposure Management SME

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6 months
SW1A 2AH, London, England, United Kingdom
Hybrid
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.

Frequently asked questions about working as a Systems and Networks Manager

What is the role of a Systems and Networks Manager

Ensures the security and proper functioning of networks. Detects and resolves problems encountered by users. Data confidentiality and protection are also among its missions. Works for both digital service companies (formerly SSII) and user companies.

How much does a Systems and Networks Manager charge

The daily rate of a systems and networks administrator is 450 euros for a beginner. However, an experienced profile can earn up to £600

What is the definition of a Systems and Networks Manager

In addition to ensuring their reliability and security, they perform daily monitoring. The goal is to anticipate the company's needs in terms of technological changes. The systems and networks manager can also provide assistance to IT teams and users. Their other job titles are: •Systems and Networks Infrastructure Manager; •Systems and Networks Engineer; •Network Infrastructure Manager; •Systems Manager/Engineer.

What type of mission can a Systems and Networks Manager handle

The systems and networks manager may be required to perform various tasks such as: •Participate in the selection of hardware and software adapted to the company's needs; •Install, configure and update the selected solutions; •Perform performance audits; •Diagnose malfunctions;

What are the main skills of a Systems and Networks Manager

To track performance drops and any other computer system malfunctions, the systems and networks manager must possess solid expertise: •Good understanding of the company's environment and operations; •Perfect knowledge of IS;

What is the ideal profile for a Systems and Networks Manager

To become a successful systems and network administrator, technical skills must be combined with a number of soft skills: •Autonomy; •Rigor; •Versatility; •Communication skills; •Dynamism and creativity; •Stress resistance; •Excellent analytical ability; •Organization; •Availability; •Ability to work in a team; •Curiosity and keen interest in new technologies; •Great adaptability.
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