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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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Redhat Engineer

LA International Computer Consultants Ltd
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30 months
Wokingham, United Kingdom
Role Title: RedHat Specialist Location: Wokingham - Hybrid 60/40 Duration: 6 months duration Rate INSIDE IR35 £402.75 MUST BE THROUGH UMBRELLA SC Cleared Role Description: **Knowledge, Experience & Technical Expertise** - Proven track record in the design, construction, and management of Red Hat Enterprise Linux versions 8, 9, and 10. - Demonstrated success in the design and management of Red Hat Satellite and Ansible Automation Platform. - Experienced in managing VMware solutions. - Proven leadership in guiding a small team of Red Hat subject matter experts (SMEs). - Strong understanding of network protocols and topologies. - Extensive customer-facing experience in an IT service role. - Methodical and positive approach to problem-solving. - Proficient in working effectively both independently and as part of highly productive small to medium-sized teams in an ITIL/DevSecOps based support environment. - Experience with business-critical real-time systems, ensuring high levels of availability through proactive actions. - Demonstrated accountability in seeing issues through to successful resolution. - Skilled in producing technical reports and documentation for both technical and non-technical audiences. - Strong communicator with excellent writing skills. **Essential Experience:** - Proven experience in a production IT environment, managing enterprise IT infrastructure, hardware, hosting services, and network areas. - Ability to write and review architectural design documents. - Knowledge of industry trends and new technologies, with the ability to apply these trends to architectural needs. Please send your latest CV in 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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MOBILE ARCHITECT

LA International Computer Consultants Ltd
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6 months
£450-600
Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom
REQUIRED: MOBILE ARCHITECT DURATION: 6 MONTH INITIAL CONTRACT IR35 STATUS: OUTSIDE LOCATION: FULLY REMOTE WITH VERY OCCASIONAL TRAVEL ROLE SUMMARY The Mobile Technology Architect is responsible for defining, owning, and governing the end-to-end mobile architecture for large-scale enterprise applications. This role spans iOS, Android, backend integration, AWS cloud platforms, security, and CI/CD, ensuring scalable, secure, and high-performing mobile solutions from concept through production. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES * Define and own mobile application architecture across iOS and Android platforms using Swift, SwiftUI, Kotlin, and Java. * Establish and govern architectural patterns such as MVVM, Clean Architecture, and modular design. * Design and validate backend integration patterns with scalable microservices built using Scala, Akka, or Java. * Define API contracts (REST ), error handling, versioning, and backward compatibility strategies. * Architect cloud-native solutions on AWS, including EC2, S3, Lambda, API Gateway, IAM, and networking. * Ensure secure authentication and authorization using OAuth2, OpenID Connect, JWT, and encryption standards. * Lead mobile CI/CD strategy using Bitrise, Jenkins, and GitHub Actions for build, test, and release automation. * Define push notification architecture using Firebase Messaging, including deep links and analytics tagging. * Drive performance, scalability, observability, and resilience across mobile and backend systems. * Lead technical reviews, mentor engineers, and provide architectural governance across teams. * Evaluate new technologies, run POCs, and recommend best-fit solutions in a technology-agnostic manner. * Support App Store and Play Store release strategies, versioning, and rollout controls. SKILLS AND TECHNICAL EXPERTISE * Strong expertise in Android development using Kotlin and Java. * Strong expertise in iOS development using Swift and SwiftUI. * Deep understanding of mobile architecture patterns such as MVVM and Clean Architecture. * Proficiency in designing and integrating backend microservices using Scala, Akka, or Java. * Hands-on experience with AWS cloud services and cloud-native design principles. * Strong knowledge of CI/CD pipelines and automation tools including Bitrise . * Expertise in API design, contract-first development, and system integration. * Strong foundation in application and mobile security best practices. * Experience with Firebase Messaging and mobile analytics. * Familiarity with containerization and orchestration technologies such as Docker and ECS. * Experience with Git-based version control and collaborative development workflows. * Knowledge of observability tools for logging, monitoring, and tracing. 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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Technical Architect

LA International Computer Consultants Ltd
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3 months
EC3V 3LA, City of London, England, United Kingdom
* Significant experience as a technical or solution architect in complex digital or enterprise environments. * Strong software engineering foundation, with practical knowledge of modern application architectures (e.g., microservices, APIs, distributed systems). * Proven ability to design and document architectures using visual modelling techniques such as C4, UML, and data flow diagrams. * Hands-on experience with at least one major cloud provider, ideally AWS, including Infrastructure as Code, platform services, networking, and security controls. * Deep understanding of secure and resilient system design, including authentication patterns, threat modelling, performance considerations, and observability. * Familiarity with Ruby, Python, or Java, and modern development practices such as CI/CD, TDD, and containerisation. * Experience guiding technology decisions, evaluating options, and influencing senior stakeholders. * Strong understanding of data modelling, integration approaches, API design, messaging patterns, and interoperability challenges. * Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to simplify complex topics and build consensus across diverse groups. * Ability to work across the full delivery lifecycle, from discovery through implementation and service transition. Desirable Skills & Experience * Experience with enterprise ERP platforms (e.g., Oracle E-Business Suite). * Knowledge of UK government digital service standards, architecture frameworks, and assurance processes. * Understanding of Domain-Driven Design or event-driven architectural approaches. * Exposure to SRE, platform engineering, or infrastructure architecture disciplines. * Experience contributing to architectural communities of practice or governance forums. * Prior consultancy experience working across multiple product teams or client environments. Personal Attributes * Strong systems thinking and analytical capability, with the ability to understand complex environments quickly. * Comfortable operating in ambiguous or fast-changing environments while maintaining architectural clarity. * Collaborative, empathetic, and committed to building trust with stakeholders at all levels. * Dedicated to continuous learning, technical curiosity, and staying current with emerging technologies. * Pragmatic and outcome-focused, balancing long-term architectural quality with short-term delivery constraints. ________________________________________ Technical Environment The assignment covers a diverse mix of modern cloud-native services and legacy enterprise platforms. Exposure to some of the following areas would be beneficial: * Modern languages and frameworks including Ruby, Java, and Python * AWS cloud services, Infrastructure as Code, platform as a service tooling * Engineering practices such as DDD, TDD, CI/CD, automated testing and Git workflows * Multi-tier platform strategies including centralised data and business logic layers * Enterprise Oracle software including ERP components * Mac-based development environments and public GitHub repositories ________________________________________ Our Values We are committed to a culture built on purpose, transparency, collaboration, and respect. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and support an inclusive environment where people can thrive. ________________________________________ ACTIVE SC CLEARANCE REQUIRED 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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IT Support Technician / 1st and 2nd Line Engineer

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£28k-30k
Bloxwich, United Kingdom
Job Title: IT Support Technician Location: Fradley, Staffordshire (after initial training in Wokingham) Salary: £28,000 - £30,000 per annum Job type: Permanent, Full Time - Monday to Friday 8:30am to 5pm Kyocera SGS Precision Tools is a leading manufacturer of solid carbide cutting tools, renowned for designing high-performance solutions for machining challenging materials such as stainless steel and titanium. We support industries including aerospace, medical, power generation, and motorsports by solving complex manufacturing challenges and improving process efficiency. We're entering an exciting phase of growth, relocating to the Midlands to bring Kyocera SGS and Kyocera Unimerco Tooling together under one roof-creating Kyocera's largest carbide tooling site in Europe. As part of this expansion, we're looking for an IT Support Technician (1st / 2nd Line) to join our growing team at our European Headquarters in Fradley, Staffordshire. About the role You will play a hands-on role supporting a busy manufacturing, R&D, and office environment, acting as the on-site IT point of contact. Working within a small, friendly, and driven IT team, you'll provide responsive first- and second-line support, manage day-to-day IT tasks independently, and collaborate closely with colleagues across the wider business and global IT network. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced IT support professional who enjoys variety, responsibility, and the chance to develop their skills within a forward-thinking, technology-driven organisation. Key duties Provide 1st and 2nd Line IT support to on-site and remote users across the business Act as the primary on-site IT contact, resolving issues and escalating where appropriate Support and maintain IT infrastructure, including hardware, software, user accounts, and networked systems Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues efficiently to minimise operational disruption Manage IT onboarding and offboarding, including user accounts, access, and equipment Assist with the rollout and support of new systems, devices, and technology initiatives Maintain accurate IT documentation and user guidance, including SharePoint content Contribute to continuous improvement, automation, and IT projects About you Essential Proven experience in a 1st / 2nd Line IT Support role Strong working knowledge of Windows 10/11 and Microsoft 365 Experience supporting Active Directory users and devices Confident troubleshooting hardware, software, and connectivity issues Strong communication skills and a proactive, problem-solving approach Desirable Exposure to Windows Server, Azure, Intune, or Microsoft 365 Admin tools Basic networking knowledge (LAN, WAN, VPN, DNS, DHCP) Experience in a manufacturing or operational environment Relevant IT certifications (e.g. CompTIA, Microsoft) What you'll get in return We offer a competitive salary and a strong benefits package, including: 22 days holiday plus bank holidays, increasing with service 40 hour working week with some flexibility around start and finish times An extra paid day off on your birthday Company pension with 5% employer contribution Private medical insurance (after 12 months) Health Cashback Plan Group Life Assurance and Income Protection Employee Referral Scheme Regular social activities …plus, more, all designed to support your wellbeing and reward your contribution. Please note: This role is permanently based at our Fradley, Staffordshire site however an initial 2-week period of training will take place at our current site in Wokingham, Berkshire. Work hours are Monday to Friday 8.30 to 5pm including a 30 minute break for lunch. If this role sounds perfect for you, please hit apply to submit your details to us! Candidates with experience of; IT Helpdesk, IT Support Engineer, Helpdesk, IT Support Technician, 2nd Line Support Engineer, ICT Systems Engineer, IT Service Desk Technician, 2nd Line Support Technician, Technical Support, Technical Support Technician, IT Systems Engineer, IT Systems Technician, IT Systems Support, IT Technician, 1st Line, Technical Support Engineer, Tech Support will also be considered for this role.
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EUC Engineer - Milton Keynes

CGI
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Milton Keynes, England, United Kingdom
If it takes seriously complex IT systems to keep your organisational skills challenged, and you’ve never encountered a network you didn’t want to improve, there’s a digital revolution brewing in the UK that could use your talents. From public service transformation to cutting-edge commercial projects, our work has a wide reach, helping make the everyday easier, for everyone. When you start your CGI story, not only will you be improving people’s lives, you can be sure we’ll do the same for you. And the even better news? Our friendly team will keep you inspired and will support you to do what you do best, better. CGI was recognised in the Sunday Times Best Places to Work List 2024 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 member 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 nature of the role you will be required to attend our Milton Keynes site 5 days a week and have willingness to travel when required.
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AWS Cloud engineer

LA International Computer Consultants Ltd
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6 months
Lambeth, England, United Kingdom
1. Role Overview The AWS Cloud Engineer will be responsible for designing, maintaining, and optimizing cloud infrastructure and data platforms to support enterprise data operations, analytics workloads, and cost‑efficient cloud consumption. The role blends hands‑on engineering with FinOps discipline to ensure scalable, resilient, automated, and cost‑optimized cloud environments within AWS. 2. Key Responsibilities Cloud Infrastructure Engineering Design, implement, and maintain scalable cloud architectures using AWS services (EC2, ECS/EKS, Lambda, S3, CloudFront, API Gateway). Develop IaC templates using Terraform/CloudFormation to standardize and automate cloud deployments. Manage network components including VPC design, subnets, security groups, routing, NAT/IGWs, and private connectivity. Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines (CodePipeline, GitHub Actions, Jenkins, GitLab CI, etc.). Implement monitoring, logging, and alerting with CloudWatch, AWS X-Ray, OpenSearch, and other tooling. Data Platform & Operations Support Support data ingestion, transformation, and orchestration workflows (AWS Glue, Step Functions, Lambda, EMR, Kinesis, Kafka). Maintain data lake and data storage patterns using S3, Lake Formation, Athena, Redshift, DynamoDB, and RDS. Optimize data pipelines for performance, reliability, and observability. Implement data governance, access control, encryption, and tagging standards. Troubleshoot production data workflows and cloud infrastructure issues. FinOps & Cost Optimization Monitor cloud spend and cost anomalies using AWS Cost Explorer, Budgets, and CloudWatch metrics. Tag resources and enforce cloud cost governance for showback/chargeback. Implement optimization strategies including: Right‑sizing EC2, RDS, Redshift, and EMR Choosing appropriate storage tiers (S3 IA, Glacier) Using Spot Instances, Savings Plans, and Reserved Instances Eliminating idle or underutilized resources Provide monthly or weekly cost reports and insights to engineering, data teams, and leadership. Build dashboards and automated alerts to highlight inefficiencies. 3. Required Skills & Experience Technical Skills Strong proficiency in AWS core compute, networking, security, and storage services. Infrastructure‑as‑Code using Terraform or AWS CloudFormation. Strong scripting ability (Python, Bash, PowerShell). Experience with CI/CD pipelines and GitOps workflows. Knowledge of distributed systems, data pipeline tooling, and streaming platforms. Understanding of AWS Well‑Architected Framework and cloud security best practices. Monitoring/observability: CloudWatch, Prometheus/Grafana, Datadog, etc. Data Engineering & Operations Experience with ETL/ELT workflows and orchestration tools. Understanding of analytical data stores and data modelling fundamentals. Hands‑on experience with AWS analytics services: Glue, Athena, Redshift, EMR. Ability to triage and resolve issues with data pipelines and cloud applications. FinOps Competencies Strong understanding of AWS billing, pricing models, and savings strategies. Ability to interpret cost reports and recommend improvements. Experience with cost‑optimization tooling (CloudHealth, Flexera, AWS Cost Explorer). Able to work cross‑functionally to drive cost‑efficient engineering behaviours. 4. Certifications (Preferred) AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Associate or Professional AWS Certified SysOps Administrator AWS Certified Data Engineer - Associate FinOps Certified Practitioner 5. Soft Skills Able to collaborate with Data Engineering, BI, Finance, and Product teams. Strong documentation and communication skills. Analytical mindset with a proactive cost‑conscious approach. Ability to manage multiple workloads and prioritize effectively. 6. Deliverables & KPIs Highly available, automated AWS infrastructure for production workloads. Stable and observable data pipelines with minimal disruptions. Monthly or quarterly FinOps reports with actionable recommendations. Reduction in unnecessary cloud spend (e.g., x% YOY). Compliance with security, governance, and tagging standards. Improved deployment velocity and reduced operational toil. 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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Infrastructure Storage Analyst

LA International Computer Consultants Ltd
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40 months
M6 7WQ, Salford, England, United Kingdom
Role Title: Infrastructure Storage Analyst Location: 1 day per month at Manchester office / may ask candidate to visit office at Birmingham in future for only 1 day per month. Duration: 6 months contract duration Rate £316.83 INSIDE IR35 MUST BE THROUGH UMBRELLA Role Description: MUST HAVE: -VMware + enterprise skills like vRealize, SRM, operations manager -CISCO UCS infrastructure (compute, networking and storage combined into a single unit) -Good knowledge of storage technologies vSAN and VxRail -Experience with Linux command line technologies, as IBM Storage operates on a Unix interface. -Exposure to and application of cluster management within Spectrum Scale. -Familiarity with Spectrum Scale protocols, including GPFS, NFS, and SMB in an active-active topology. The Infrastructure Analyst - Storage will join an already established Platform team within CBS, providing a level of technical knowledge to undertake the troubleshooting and resolution to production incidents or problems independently escalating to Senior Engineers if required. Completes tasks to agreed levels of quality, within stated timescales with minimal supervision. Looks for improvement opportunities within the team and its processes/procedures. An effective team member who provides support and guidance to peers and other team members. Contributes to team efficiency through the creation of accurate technical documentation where required * Responsible for independently troubleshooting and resolving production service incidents * Undertake technical tasks such as patching, allocating storage, maintaining scripts and configuring backups Effectively prioritise tasks to ensure high priority activities are completed first Specific Skills: Demonstrable level of knowledge in their chosen technical discipline. Essential experience of working in a complex, pressurised production environment. Financial services experience would be desirable but not essential. Essential skills * Exposure to and application of IBM Flash Systems - knowledge and experience of replication using global mirror, metro mirror and change volumes * Exposure to and application of cluster management within Spectrum Scale, Oracle and ESXi environments * Exposure to and application Spectrum Scale - protocols to include GPFS, NFS, and SMB in active-active topology * Explore to or awareness of GKLM (SKLM) * Awareness of how actions can affect availability * Provision and redaction of storage across the IBM storage estate - all technologies * Experience of working with Linux command line technologies * Experience of ticket management using ServiceNow * An appreciation of Cloud technologies (AWS) and associated features * Knowledge of AWS server administration and features * Some experience of working within an Agile delivery environment * An understanding of VMware products including vSphere, vRealize & related technologies * An understanding of Cisco UCS & HPE infrastructure An understanding of virtualisation architectures and some experience supporting Please send latest CV LA International is a HMG approved ICT Recruitment and Project Solutions Consultancy, operating globally from the largest single site in the UK as an IT Consultancy or as an Employment Business & Agency depending upon the precise nature of the work, for security cleared jobs or non-clearance vacancies, LA International welcome applications from all sections of the community and from people with diverse experience and backgrounds. Award Winning LA International, winner of the Recruiter Awards for Excellence, Best IT Recruitment Company, Best Public Sector Recruitment Company and overall Gold Award winner, has now secured the most prestigious business award that any business can receive, The Queens Award for Enterprise: International Trade, for the second consecutive period.
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C# Software Engineer

Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd
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£46k-57k
Bellshill, Scotland, United Kingdom
C# Software Engineer Edinburgh - Hybrid £46,000 - £57,000 + Private Healthcare + Holiday + Pension This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled C# Developer to join a growing engineering team. If you thrive in an agile environment and enjoy translating complex business needs into well-designed software, this role offers the platform to influence large-scale infrastructure and technical architecture. This company is a fast-scaling specialist in telecommunications infrastructure, focused on the large-scale deployment of full-fibre broadband across rural and underserved regions. Backed by significant private investment, they are building an expansive national network to provide high-capacity digital connectivity to hundreds of thousands of homes and businesses. In this varied role, you will work closely with senior technical leadership to develop and enhance core business systems. You will be a key contributor to technical design discussions, balancing in-house builds with third-party integrations to maximise operational effectiveness. From building and maintaining APIs to participating in code reviews, you will ensure software is maintainable, scalable, and delivers consistent value. The ideal candidate will be an experienced .NET professional with a strong knowledge of C#, particularly regarding integrations with Microsoft Dynamics. You should be comfortable with PostgreSQL and have a track record of delivering software through CI/CD pipelines. This is a fantastic opportunity for a C# Developer to join within a role focused on scaling the engineering function where your contributions directly shape the technical roadmap. You will gain exposure to complex architectural challenges, from system integrations to infrastructure. The Role: Design and build core business systems and internal integrations. Full development lifecycle. Stakeholder communication. Maintain high standards through code reviews and clear documentation. The Person: Expert knowledge of C#, .NET, and Microsoft Dynamics integrations. Solid experience with PostgreSQL and building/maintaining APIs. Confident with Git version control and GitLab CI/CD pipelines. Experienced in using Jira/Confluence within fast-paced, collaborative teams. Reference Number: BBBH269423 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 and will be decided by our client, the employer. Rise are not responsible or liable for any hiring decisions made by the end client. We are an equal opportunities company and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.
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DevOps Engineer - AWS / Azure

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Azure

£47k
TR1 3SB, Truro, England, United Kingdom
Job Title: DevOps Engineer Location: Remote, UK Salary: Circa £47,000 per annum, depending on skills and experience Job Type: Full Time, Permanent Working Hours: 37.5 hours per week to cover core business hours (9-5, Mon-Fri) Working for Affinity: We understand the importance of flexibility, wellness, performance and satisfaction - indeed it is part of our culture We offer opportunities to take unpaid leave and will give you one extra day's holiday for every year you've worked with us, for up to 8 years We know working from home introduces opportunities for you to do more domestic chores during the day, e.g. picking up the children from school, taking pets to the vet, etc. We don't mind this at all, as long as we are aware of what you are doing and the work gets done! About the Role: We are looking for someone who is passionate about technology and who is always looking for opportunities to improve the services we provide for clients, in areas such as efficiency, cost effectiveness, security and reliability. You'll be pivotal in knowledge sharing internally within the business, assisting others in their assigned projects and, where necessary, supporting more junior members of Affinity to help them learn and improve. The right DevOps engineer will have the opportunity to help grow and shape this emerging function within the team, creating a long-term career path for themselves within Affinity, with an opportunity to progress upwards. What will your typical day look like? You will be working on projects, such as the Cabinet Office WordPress support contract, to keep our clients' systems up-to-date, available, resilient, secure, performing well and cost effective. Working to improve the efficiency of our infrastructure related processes At times you'll need to work together with clients' own internal teams and with any external infrastructure teams that Affinity may partner with. Putting together infrastructure design documents at the start of projects, with a view to getting these signed off by the client and then acting as the basis for infrastructure build. Building infrastructure on new projects through the use of Terraform, AWS CloudFormation, etc. This will also include continuous integration processes, server provisioning, etc. Imparting knowledge and experience to other Affinity team members, both verbally and also captured in tools such as Jira Confluence, where we would like to build up a repository of DevOps how-tos, best practices, etc. Opportunity to work as a team lead where other Affinity team members are involved in DevOps. Providing AWS and Azure thought leadership and mentoring in both advisory and delivery contexts. Supporting out-of-hours rotas to provide support coverage for contracts in place with Affinity. About you: General requirements: Willingness to provide on-call rota coverage of emergency support (24/7/365) Ability to work flexible hours from time to time, for specific projects or tasks UK based and resident in UK for last 3 years (given some client-driven security clearance requirements) The role is fully remote, though visits to clients and to our office in Cornwall will occasionally be required Technical must-haves: Commercial experience of AWS, including services such as Amazon VPC, Amazon RDS, Amazon ElastiCache, Amazon EC2, Amazon ECS/EKS, Amazon EFS, AWS IAM, Amazon CloudFront, Amazon S3, AWS CodePipeline, Amazon GuardDuty, AWS Security Hub, AWS Cost Explorer, etc. Commercial experience of Azure, including services such as Azure Networking, Azure Cache (Redis and Memcached), App Services (running WordPress and .NET applications), Front Doors (CDN), API Services, storage services (blob storage, file storage, etc.), Azure Database services, Azure Cost Management, etc. Terraform and/or CloudFormation scripting Linux, Apache/Nginx Continuous integration/deployment (CI/CD) experience including GitHub Actions Familiarity with the AWS/Azure Well-Architected Framework and NCSC Cloud Security Principles Security experience, including the resolution of issues found during penetration testing Docker experience Technical nice-to-haves: System/server admin experience Drupal, WordPress or Magento experience PHP and Composer Microsoft technologies, including .NET, Windows Server, IIS, Active Directory, MSSQL, etc. AWS certifications (AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Professional, DevOps Engineer - Professional, speciality certifications, e.g., Database, Security, etc.) Microsoft certifications, including Azure Fundamentals, Azure Administrator Associate, Azure DevOps Engineer Expert, Azure Security Engineer Associate, etc. Load testing experience, including jMeter, Gatling, K6, etc. Other HashiCorp tools, e.g., Packer, Vault, Vagrant, Consul, etc. Provisioning tools, e.g., Puppet, Ansible, Chef, etc. AWS Control Tower and/or Landing Zone Experience with Google Cloud Platform Experience with Azure Resource Manager (ARM) Templates Please click the APPLY button to submit your CV for this role. Candidates with the experience or relevant job titles of; Software Developer, Software Engineer, Infrastructure Engineer, AWS, Infrastructure Engineer, AWS Systems Developer, Azure Software Development may also be considered for this role.
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Cyber Security Lead

Huxley
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£55k-65k
Bellshill, Scotland, United Kingdom
Cyber Security Engineer - Permanent Location: Glasgow (Hybrid - 1 day per week on‑site) Overview A leading organisation in Glasgow is seeking a Cyber Security Engineer to drive the transformation from a traditional, governance‑heavy security model to a modern engineering‑led capability. This is a hands‑on, highly technical position focused on building, automating, and scaling secure platforms across cloud‑native environments, enterprise workloads, and emerging AI systems. This role is not a people‑management post in the traditional sense-its purpose is to lead through engineering expertise, act as the technical authority across cloud and endpoint security, and champion modern, automated defences across the digital estate. Key Responsibilities Security Engineering & Automation Architect and implement security controls across Microsoft 365, Azure, Dynamics 365, Kubernetes (AKS), and AI/ML workloads. Lead deployment of Conditional Access, Microsoft Defender for Cloud, Purview DLP, Azure Firewall, and related Microsoft security technologies. Embed security into DevOps pipelines, CI/CD workflows, IaC, and containerised environments. Automate detection and response using Microsoft Sentinel SOAR, custom playbooks, automation rules, and telemetry pipelines. Platform Security Oversight Own endpoint security through Intune, ensuring robust device compliance aligned with Zero Trust principles. Harden AKS clusters through RBAC, secrets management, and runtime protection. Secure AI/ML data pipelines and models, implementing guardrails for model integrity and protection against prompt‑injection threats. Cloud & Network Security Engineer secure configurations across Cisco Meraki infrastructure and Umbrella SWG services. Enforce network segmentation, micro‑perimeter security, and policy‑based routing for hybrid cloud/on‑prem environments. Oversee DNS, secure web access, remote access gateways, and edge protection. Security Operations & Threat Defence Act as the senior escalation point for complex threat investigations and major incident response. Lead red‑team simulations, threat hunting, and vulnerability assessments. Continuously tune detection logic, improve alert fidelity, and enhance security monitoring pipelines. Leadership & Mentorship Provide hands‑on guidance and mentoring to junior and mid‑level security engineers. Shape, communicate, and drive adoption of the security engineering roadmap. Collaborate with architects, delivery teams, and platform owners to ensure security is embedded by design. What We're Looking For Deep technical expertise in Azure, Microsoft 365 Security, Defender, Sentinel, and AKS. Strong background in cloud security engineering, automation, and IaC. Experience with Zero Trust, endpoint security, CI/CD pipeline security, and modern cloud-native controls. Ability to lead through influence and technical authority rather than traditional line management. A problem-solver who thrives in hands-on engineering roles and enjoys building scalable, resilient security capabilities. What's on Offer Permanent role with a hybrid model (1 day per week on-site in Glasgow). Opportunity to drive a major security transformation and build a modern engineering-led capability. High autonomy, impactful work, and a chance to shape security across cloud, enterprise, and AI platforms. To find out more about Huxley, please visit Huxley, 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
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ICT Engineer

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£24,500
CO9 1RT, Braintree, England, United Kingdom
Job Title: ICT Engineer Location: Great Notley, Essex Salary: £24,500 per annum Job Type: Permanent / Full Time. Please note - candidates are required to be based onsite, we don't offer remote working due to business needs. About us: We are a family-owned IT Asset disposal organisation based in Great Notley, Essex who believe in strong team spirit and are seeking an IT Engineer to join our expanding team. About the role: The ideal candidate will possess a strong technical background and have an understanding of IT equipment and its functions. You will be responsible for engineering equipment coming into our facility from our clients and the erasure of all data using approved software and have a focus on data security, networking and compliance. About you: Requirements: Strong knowledge of IT equipment, including networking Record test data and note nonconformities Ability to work independently as well as part of a team, although full training will be given Strong communication skills, both verbal and written Attention to detail Accuracy Use of database experience Must live within 30 minute drive of our facility in Great Notley, Braintree Essential: 5 x GCSE's including Maths, English and an IT qualification What we offer: Free onsite parking Christmas shutdown in addition to annual entitlements Staff events Free staff refreshments Funded training opportunities Uniform supplied Additional Information: We are a Disability Confident and Living Wage employer and are committed to providing equal opportunities to all applicants. Please click on the APPLY button to send your CV and Cover Letter for this role. Candidates with experience of; IT, IT Helpdesk, IT Support Engineer, IT Customer Support, Helpdesk, IT Support, IT Support Technician, Infrastructure Engineer, 2nd Line Infrastructure Engineer, 3rd Line Infrastructure Engineer, 2nd Line Support Engineer, 2nd Line Support, ICT Systems Engineer, IT Service Desk Technician, 3rd Line Support, 2nd Line Support Technician, Technical Support, Technical Support Technician, IT Systems Engineer, IT Systems Technician, ICT Technician, IT Systems Support, IT Technician, Information Technology, IT, 1st Line, 2nd Line, Technical Support Engineer, Technical Customer Support, Tech Support, Tech Support Services, Customer Support, IT, Customer Services, Remote Support, Engineer may also be considered for this role.

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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