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HE sector is seeking an experienced Senior Platform Engineer with excellent Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) expertise to support and evolve the university's cloud platform services. This role is critical in enabling secure, scalable, and resilient platforms for teaching, learning, research, and administrative systems. You will work closely with academic researchers, application teams, and central IT to deliver reliable cloud platforms that support student systems, research workloads, and institutional data, while ensuring compliance with higher education security and governance standards. ________________________________________ Key Responsibilities * Design, build, and maintain OCI-based cloud platforms supporting HE systems, research computing, and student-facing services. * Architect and manage OCI networking including VCNs, subnets, DRGs, Load Balancers, VPN/FastConnect, and network security controls. * Implement and manage Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Terraform to ensure consistency, repeatability, and auditability. * Enable platforms for research workloads, including data-intensive and high-performance computing use cases (where applicable). * Collaborate with academic faculties, research groups, and IT teams to deliver fit-for-purpose cloud solutions. * Implement and enforce cloud security, governance, and compliance, including IAM, compartment design, data protection, and tagging standards. * Support DevOps and CI/CD practices to enable application development teams across the university. * Monitor platform performance, availability, and costs, ensuring effective cost control and budget transparency. * Provide advanced troubleshooting and incident support for critical university systems. * Document platform standards, architectures, and operational procedures. * Mentor junior engineers and contribute to skills development within the university IT team. * Participate in On-Call support and planned maintenance activities as required. ________________________________________ Essential Skills & Experience * Minimum 5+ years of proven industry experience in Platform Engineering, Cloud Engineering, or Infrastructure Engineering. * Strong hands-on experience with Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) in production environments. * Solid experience with: o OCI Compute, Storage (Block, Object, File), and Networking o OCI IAM, Compartments, Policies, Security Lists, and NSGs * Strong proficiency in GITLAB & Terraform or similar Infrastructure as Code tools. * Strong Linux systems administration experience. * Oracle Database awareness / experience. * Experience with container technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes (OCI OKE desirable). * Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and tooling. * Strong problem-solving skills and ability to support diverse stakeholders, including academic and administrative users. * Excellent written and verbal communication skills. ________________________________________ Desirable / Nice to Have * OCI certifications (e.g., OCI Architect Professional). * Experience working in a higher education or public sector environment. * Exposure to research computing, data platforms, or HPC workloads. * Knowledge of security, privacy, and compliance frameworks relevant to universities. * Experience with hybrid or multi-cloud environments.

Head of IT Infrastructure and Security In summary we are looking to recruit an all-round individual with expert knowledge and hands-on experience of IT Infrastructure coupled with Security, Compliance & Risk Management You must have upwards of 10 years hands-on expertise in IT Infrastructure combined with Security and Risk – ideally from within the banking or insurance sector. The Head of IT Infrastructure and Security Lead is responsible for overseeing the organisation’s IT operations, ensuring the stability, continuity, security, and efficiency of its technology platforms within a global commercial insurance environment. Some of the key points to consider for this role are: Define and enforce cloud security policies, identity management, and access controls to protect systems, networks, and data. Oversee the adoption of zero-trust security principles to enhance protection across cloud platforms. Manage identity and access management (IAM) in a cloud-first environment, including Azure AD, MFA, Conditional Access, SSO, and Privileged Access Management (PAM). Lead threat monitoring, detection, and response using cloud-native security solutions such as Microsoft Defender, Sentinel, and SIEM platforms. Ensure compliance with cloud security frameworks and regulatory requirements (ISO 27001, NIST, GDPR, SOC2, FCA). Technology: Microsoft Azure Infrastructure design and administration, including topology, Azure networking, services, and component knowledge, Microsoft AD (Entra), Server and SQL experience, O365 administration and design Microsoft 365 & Azure: Strong experience managing Microsoft 365 (Exchange, SharePoint, Teams), Azure cloud infrastructure, and security tools such as Microsoft Defender and Sentinel. Security & Compliance: Deep knowledge of security frameworks (ISO 27001, NIST, CIS), compliance requirements (GDPR, SOC2), and risk management best practices. Summary: Problem-Solving & Decision-Making: Capable of making informed decisions and resolving complex IT issues in a fast-paced environment. Stakeholder Engagement: Ability to communicate effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders, including senior leadership and business users. The role will involve managing a Cloud environment in a team of 4 Technical people. Managing 6 different suppliers which include Security, IT Networks, Hosting and Servers and 3 party software. The aim of the role is to bring the MSP’s (suppliers of hardware and software) to the same page for the stakeholders and the Board and ensure technology is running smoothly. The Client is a financial organisation based in the City of London. This is a hybrid position with 3 days in the office. Must have a Bachelor’s degree in IT or similar. The salary for this role will be in the range £85K - £95K plus Excellent Benefits. Do send your CV to us in Word format along with your salary and notice period.

IT Support Technician Purpose The role of IT Support Technician will lead and manage all day-to-day ICT 2 and 3 line support activities for multiple schools as directed by the ICT Network Manager and/or ICT Schools Manager. The Support Technician will liaise with Head Office and School staff, the IT Service Desk and other 3 line support teams to identify, prioritise, own and resolve all IT support and service requests. Key Responsibilities Provide 2 and 3 line support to UK staff, schools staff and students Carry out routine maintenance of all computer hardware and network services to maintain agreed availability. Respond to and resolve IT faults and requests through onsite visits and remote support tools to agreed service levels. Install and configure approved computer hardware and licensed software, following agreed policies and procedures. Maintain site documentation, including hardware and software inventories, to ensure accuracy of information, legal and financial compliance. Manage staff and student user accounts following agreed policies and procedures. Monitor and maintain server back-ups to ensure system and user data is protected and secure. Monitor IT (physical and network) security and report any risks or incidents to School Head teachers, Network Manager or Schools IT Manager Any other reasonably requested duties Person Specification Exceptional customer service and communication skills, including written and verbal. Excellent interpersonal skills including communicating effectively and professionally with people at all levels of the organization. Effective communication skills in a technical respect with other IT professionals, and in non-technical terms with other colleagues Self-motivation, effective time management and the ability to work unsupervised. Must be able to use initiative and work under pressure, consistently employing a customer centric approach to resolving all IT issues. Demonstrable methodical problem solving, excellent analytical skills and creative thinking. Able to demonstrate good judgement and decision-making skills in resolving issues in challenging situations, knowing when to sign post, escalate and resolve issues. Experience in establishing new processes and procedures as well as following those already in place and always looking for improvements. A desire to, and demonstrable experience of supporting teaching and learning Effective engagement with IT service partners and 3rd parties Technical Skills Windows Server 2012/2016/2019 Windows 10 Active Directory support Office365 LAN & WAN technologies and protocols, including VLAN, wireless, DNS and DHCP. SIMS.net and SOLUS3 support Mobile device support including Apple, Windows, and Android tablets AV and interactive boards and screens Shared printing solutions Desktop/Server Hardware support and troubleshooting Apple device management and support Experience Flexible working, travel to support multiple sites/offices. Experience of working in a Service Desk environment (2nd or 3rd line support role) Experience of working in the education or similar sector is preferable. ITIL preferred but not essential. Key Competencies Role Specific Work Planning and Scheduling Time Management Listening and Organisation Training, Mentoring and Delegating Problem Identification and Solution Process Improvement Safeguarding Responsibilities To comply with safeguarding policies, procedures and code of conduct To demonstrate a personal commitment to safeguarding and student/colleague wellbeing To ensure that any safeguarding concerns or incidents are reported appropriately in line with policy. To engage in safeguarding training when required This will be a 2 to 3 months contract initially. The position will be in North London. Please do send your CV to us in Word format along with your daily rate and availability.

IT Support Analyst with Microsoft Technologies We are looking for an experienced IT Support Specialist. You will possess a range of computer hardware, software and infrastructure skills in a corporate environment, also have demonstrable experience working as part of a busy corporate team engaging with staff at all levels within the business. To be considered you will have spent at least 3 years in a role similar to this. You will use Zoho ManageEngine to provide high-quality technical support to the business, which will directly contribute to customer success and executive reporting. You will be troubleshooting and resolving technical issues across a broad client and technology base through in-person, remote connectivity, telephone and/or Teams. You will be primarily responsible for network management including but not restricted to, Security, Compliance, New User Set-Up, Access, Privilege and configuration management across a broad range of networking and application facilities. Technical Competencies: Extensive experience of the Microsoft Windows Desktop essential A good practical knowledge of Microsoft cloud solutions including Office 365, Outlook, SharePoint,Azure, Teams & OneDrive highly desirable Proven experience with Active Directory, Desktop & Server solutions across the Microsoft stack Experience of network, printer, AV, UPS and Security hardware Experience of working within a Cybersecurity framework Overall appreciation of client system security, requirements and proven experience with relevant software and hardware solutions A good understanding of ISP solutions and connectivity requirements Wi-Fi solution experience & knowledge An understanding of the core IT compliance competencies for ITIL, GDPR & PCI/DSS etc. Personal Attributes: Excellent written and oral communication and interpersonal skills, especially comfortable with non-technical personnel Multi-tasking capabilities and ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment under pressure. Disciplined, with the ability to prioritise Experience working with internal and external resources to achieve consistently excellent service level3 Ability and desire to expand with changing marketplace and technology. Friendly, professional Passionate about Technology Recognises the importance of frequent and clear communication and documentation Courageous in the face of the unknown This is an office based position. The Client is based in Harrow. The salary for this position is £35K - £40K. Do send your CV to me in Word format along with your salary and notice period.

Azure Cloud Engineer - 1 Year Fixed Term Location: Carlisle (On-site 1 day per month) Working Model: Hybrid (Predominantly remote) Employment Type: 1 year FTC (Fixed Term) Overview A leading organisation is seeking an experienced Azure Cloud Engineer to join its growing technology function. This is an exciting opportunity to play a pivotal role in shaping and supporting a modern cloud-first environment while maintaining strong integration with on‑premise infrastructure. You will take ownership of designing, implementing, and maintaining cloud solutions in Azure, leveraging strong Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) and CI/CD pipelines, with a major focus on security, scalability, and automation. The role also involves supporting legacy on‑prem systems and ensuring seamless hybrid integration. Key Responsibilities Azure & Cloud Engineering Design, build, and optimise solutions within the Microsoft Azure ecosystem. Apply Microsoft cloud design patterns and architectural best practices to deliver scalable and resilient services. Manage Azure resources including compute, storage, networking, IAM, monitoring, and security. On‑Premise Infrastructure Support and enhance existing on‑prem infrastructure, ensuring reliable hybrid cloud connectivity. Oversee on‑prem networking, server administration, firewalls, and identity services. Networking Manage and troubleshoot networking across cloud and on‑prem environments (VPN, routing, subnets, firewalls, DNS). Ensure secure and reliable connectivity between environments. CI/CD & Automation Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines using modern tooling (Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, or similar). Implement Infrastructure as Code solutions (Terraform, Bicep, ARM preferred). Champion automation across provisioning, deployment, configuration, and testing. General Responsibilities Collaborate with architects, developers, and platform teams to deliver high‑quality solutions. Maintain strong documentation, operational excellence, and security standards. Troubleshoot incidents across cloud, hybrid, networking, and infrastructure layers. Contribute to continuous service improvements and engineering best practices. Key Skills & Experience Essential Strong hands-on experience with Microsoft Azure (IaaS, PaaS, networking, security, governance). Solid understanding of Microsoft cloud design patterns and architectural frameworks. Proven experience supporting on‑prem infrastructure in a hybrid model. Strong networking knowledge (TCP/IP, firewalls, load balancers, VPNs, routing). Proficiency with CI/CD pipelines and modern DevOps practices. Strong IaC experience using Terraform, Bicep, or ARM templates. Scripting/automation skills (PowerShell, Bash, or Python). Excellent problem‑solving ability and experience supporting production environments. Desirable Azure certifications (AZ‑104, AZ‑305, AZ‑400 or similar). Experience with monitoring and logging tools (Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, Grafana, Prometheus). Familiarity with containerisation (Docker, AKS). Experience in enterprise, financial services, or regulated environments. APPLY NOW! 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

Our client is looking for a Level 3/Level 4 Support Consultant to work on an initial 6-12 month contract. This would be working on a hybrid basis in Central London with occasional travel to Warsaw required. Due to the nature of the role, an active DV clearance would be needed. Required Skills & Experience * Proven background in Level 3/4 support, escalation engineering, or senior infrastructure consultancy. * Experience with enterprise storage, distributed systems, and large scale data platforms. * Strong understanding of Linux environments (administration, troubleshooting, performance tuning). * Hands on experience with Dell hardware, including server, storage, and networking components. * Ability to troubleshoot complex data, storage, performance, and hardware/software interactions. * Excellent communication skills, capable of engaging in senior-level technical discussions and workshops. * Ability to travel internationally as required. ________________________________________ Highly Desirable Experience * Hands on work with NVIDIA GPU platforms, CUDA environments, or accelerated AI infrastructure. * Experience with Palantir (Foundry, Gotham, or related systems). * Exposure to Large Language Models (LLMs) and the operational deployment of Small Language Models (SLMs) for mission critical, real-time decision-making. * Experience in secure, mission critical, or government/defence environments. * Knowledge of modern data architecture, object storage, and next-generation storage platforms. Due to the nature and urgency of this post, candidates holding or who have held high level security clearance in the past are most welcome to apply. Please note successful applicants will be required to be security cleared prior to appointment which can take up to a minimum 18 weeks. LA International is a HMG approved ICT Recruitment and Project Solutions Consultancy, operating globally from the largest single site in the UK as an IT Consultancy or as an Employment Business & Agency depending upon the precise nature of the work, for security cleared jobs or non-clearance vacancies, LA International welcome applications from all sections of the community and from people with diverse experience and backgrounds. Award Winning LA International, winner of the Recruiter Awards for Excellence, Best IT Recruitment Company, Best Public Sector Recruitment Company and overall Gold Award winner, has now secured the most prestigious business award that any business can receive, The Queens Award for Enterprise: International Trade, for the second consecutive period.

2/3 Line Support Spalding, Lincolnshire - On-Site £30,000 - £35,000 + Training + Holiday + Pension This is an excellent opportunity for a versatile and proactive IT professional who has previously operated at 2/3 level responsibilities. This company are a leading digital consultancy, renowned for delivering IT solutions that are tailored to unique business requirements. They cover a range of areas from CRM systems to e-commerce platforms, delivering high-quality, reliable software. In this varied role, you will serve as a vital technical resource, managing Microsoft 365 and Azure environments while ensuring seamless Audio-Visual operations. You will act as a key escalation point for technical issues, moving between remote cloud management and physical hardware configuration to maintain optimal service delivery for all clients. The ideal candidate will be highly proficient in Azure AD (Entra ID) for identity management and Microsoft Intune for automated device enrolment and policy enforcement. Beyond the cloud, you will possess a strong grasp of networking fundamentals, specifically VLANs, DNS, DHCP, and VPN configurations. Furthermore, it would be beneficial to have hands-on experience with VoIP and conferencing hardware, such as Yealink or Logitech systems. A working knowledge of PowerShell for task automation and experience with macOS/Jamf alongside Windows 10/11 will make you stand out. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a stable and professional consultancy team where your contributions directly impact client success. Working alongside senior leadership on infrastructure projects and cloud migrations, you will have the chance to deepen your technical skills in a supportive, forward-thinking environment. The Role: Administering M365 (Exchange, SharePoint, Teams) and managing Azure AD security, groups, and Conditional Access. Using Microsoft Intune for device deployment (MDM/MAM), application packaging, and maintaining hybrid environments. Configuring MS Teams Rooms (MTR) and Audio-Visual hardware (projectors, displays, microphones) for live and hybrid events. Resolving escalated 1st and 2nd line support tickets across Windows, Apple, and mobile platforms using industry-standard ITSM tools. Managing MFA and security baselines and ensuring endpoints are patched in line with GDPR and Cyber Essentials best practices. The Person: Strong experience in Microsoft 365 administration and Azure AD/Intune environments. A proven track record in 1st/2nd line IT support with a solid understanding of core networking (TCP/IP). Competent in Audio-Visual technologies and conferencing hardware; experience with Yealink equipment is a distinct advantage. Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to document technical solutions clearly for both technical and non-technical users. Interested in learning PowerShell scripting and leading project-based work; relevant Microsoft certifications (e.g. MD-102, MS-102, or AZ-104) are highly desirable. Reference Number: BBBH267567 To apply for this role or for to be considered for further roles, please click "Apply Now" or contact Tom McLaughlin at Rise Technical Recruitment This vacancy is being advertised by Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd. The services of Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd are that of an Employment Agency Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd regrets to inform that our client can only accept applications from engineering candidates who have a valid legal permit or right to work in the United Kingdom. Potential candidates who do not have this right or permit, or are pending an application to obtain this right or permit should not apply as your details will not be processed.

Job Title: Security Architect Job Summary The Security Architect is responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining secure enterprise architectures that protect organizational systems, data, and digital assets. This role defines security standards, patterns, and controls across infrastructure, applications, cloud platforms, and networks, ensuring alignment with business objectives, regulatory requirements, and industry best practices. The Security Architect works closely with IT, engineering, risk, and compliance teams to embed security-by-design into all technology initiatives. Key Responsibilities Security Architecture & Design Define and maintain enterprise security architecture frameworks, principles, and standards Design secure solutions for applications, infrastructure, cloud, and network environments Develop security reference architectures and reusable design patterns Ensure security is embedded throughout the system development lifecycle (SDLC) Risk Management & Governance Perform threat modeling, risk assessments, and security architecture reviews Identify security gaps and recommend mitigation strategies Ensure alignment with regulatory, compliance, and governance requirements (e.g., ISO 27001, NIST, SOC 2) Support audits and security assurance activities Cloud & Infrastructure Security Design secure cloud architectures (AWS, Azure, GCP) Define identity and access management (IAM) strategies Establish network segmentation, encryption, and key management practices Support zero trust and defense-in-depth architectures Application & Data Security Define application security standards (authentication, authorization, secure APIs) Guide secure software development and DevSecOps practices Design data protection controls, including encryption, tokenization, and DLP Support vulnerability management and secure configuration standards Collaboration & Advisory Act as a trusted security advisor to engineering, architecture, and business teams Review solution designs and provide security recommendations Communicate security risks and decisions to technical and non-technical stakeholders Mentor engineers and architects on secure design principles Required Skills & Experience Technical Skills Strong knowledge of security architecture frameworks and methodologies Expertise in network, application, cloud, and infrastructure security Solid understanding of IAM, PKI, encryption, and key management Experience with security tools (SIEM, IAM, EDR, WAF, CSPM, vulnerability scanners) Knowledge of secure SDLC and DevSecOps practices Professional Experience 5+ years of experience in information security or IT architecture (adjustable by seniority) Proven experience designing security architectures in complex environments Experience working with cross-functional technical teams Due to the nature and urgency of this post, candidates holding or who have held high level security clearance in the past are most welcome to apply. Please note successful applicants will be required to be security cleared prior to appointment which can take up to a minimum 18 weeks. LA International is a HMG approved ICT Recruitment and Project Solutions Consultancy, operating globally from the largest single site in the UK as an IT Consultancy or as an Employment Business & Agency depending upon the precise nature of the work, for security cleared jobs or non-clearance vacancies, LA International welcome applications from all sections of the community and from people with diverse experience and backgrounds. Award Winning LA International, winner of the Recruiter Awards for Excellence, Best IT Recruitment Company, Best Public Sector Recruitment Company and overall Gold Award winner, has now secured the most prestigious business award that any business can receive, The Queens Award for Enterprise: International Trade, for the second consecutive period.

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.

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. CGI are looking for a Senior Infrastructure Engineer to deliver cutting-edge 5G/SatComs projects for several high-profile clients, including integrating a 5G private network and SatComs links supplied by major operators. This position will be a hybrid position, working out of our site in Leatherhead. There will also be occasional travel to Didcot, Oxfordshire.

Desktop Support Analyst – Bank – City London We are looking to recruit a Desktop Analyst with at least 5 years experience of working in Desktop Support from 1 to 3 level in a banking environment. You ideally have experience of working within a banking environment and understanding the banking arena. Responsible for the full range of user support, including desktop and peripheral hardware support, application support, network connectivity and remote connectivity. Remote and telephone support of mobile/European users will also be required. Work within the Service Desk team in supporting and delivering all aspect of services -1/2 line support (capable of root cause analysis) -Remote branch support using Remote Assistance -Active Directory user starter/leaver process -Customer facing, support of internal banking staff, VIPs -Maintenance and support of desktops, laptops, Blackberry’s -SLA targets -Ad-hoc project involvement Main skills required are: -Experience supporting desktop platforms for banking environments -Experience in operational deployments. Desktop, operating system refresh cycle -Service Desk ticket software -Market data products -ITIL, Microsoft certifications advantageous -Maintains industry recognised skills through training or self-study methods Technical Skills -Supporting Microsoft operating systems, office suite -TCP/IP, basic networking skills -Root cause analysis and remediation Technologies -Windows 7 -Office 2013 -Xenapp published applications, support -Desktop hardware, laptops, Blackberry’s deployments Salary for this role will be in the region £40K - £50K. The Client is based in the City London - close to Liverpool Street. Please send your CV to us in Word format along with salary and availability.

Job Title: Operational Technology (OT) Architect Job Summary The Operational Technology (OT) Architect is responsible for defining, designing, and governing the architecture of industrial and operational systems that control and monitor physical processes. This role ensures OT environments are secure, resilient, interoperable, and aligned with business, safety, and regulatory requirements, while enabling convergence with IT and cloud platforms where appropriate. The OT Architect acts as a technical authority across industrial control systems (ICS), SCADA, and IIoT, providing strategic direction and hands-on architectural leadership. Key Responsibilities OT Architecture & Strategy Define and maintain OT architecture principles, standards, and reference designs Design end-to-end OT solutions covering control systems, networks, data flows, and integrations Support long-term OT roadmaps, modernization initiatives, and IT/OT convergence Ensure architectures meet safety, availability, and operational resilience requirements Industrial Systems & Platforms Architect solutions across ICS, SCADA, DCS, PLCs, and HMIs Support integration of OT systems with enterprise IT, cloud, and data platforms Define standards for industrial protocols (e.g. Modbus, OPC UA, DNP3, IEC 61850) Enable secure adoption of IIoT and edge computing technologies OT Cyber Security & Risk Embed security-by-design into OT architectures Define OT network segmentation, zoning, and access controls (Purdue Model / IEC 62443) Conduct risk assessments, threat modeling, and architecture assurance reviews Support compliance with safety and security regulations and standards Reliability, Safety & Performance Design for high availability, fault tolerance, and disaster recovery in OT environments Ensure architectures support real-time performance and operational continuity Align designs with functional safety and operational risk requirements Support incident response and recovery planning for OT systems Governance & Stakeholder Engagement Act as the OT technical authority for projects and programmes Collaborate with engineering, operations, IT, cyber security, and vendors Review designs, vendor solutions, and system changes for architectural compliance Produce clear architecture documentation, standards, and guidance Required Skills & Experience Technical Skills Strong experience with OT and industrial control system architectures Deep understanding of ICS/SCADA/DCS environments Knowledge of industrial networking and protocols Experience with OT cyber security principles and standards Understanding of IT/OT integration and data flows Professional Experience 7+ years of experience in OT, industrial engineering, or architecture roles (adjustable by seniority) Proven experience designing or governing OT architectures in complex environments Due to the nature and urgency of this post, candidates holding or who have held high level security clearance in the past are most welcome to apply. Please note successful applicants will be required to be security cleared prior to appointment which can take up to a minimum 18 weeks. LA International is a HMG approved ICT Recruitment and Project Solutions Consultancy, operating globally from the largest single site in the UK as an IT Consultancy or as an Employment Business & Agency depending upon the precise nature of the work, for security cleared jobs or non-clearance vacancies, LA International welcome applications from all sections of the community and from people with diverse experience and backgrounds. Award Winning LA International, winner of the Recruiter Awards for Excellence, Best IT Recruitment Company, Best Public Sector Recruitment Company and overall Gold Award winner, has now secured the most prestigious business award that any business can receive, The Queens Award for Enterprise: International Trade, for the second consecutive period.

IT Director We offer leading-edge capability, technology and innovation to enable companies to take products into clinical trials and provide clinical, process development, manufacturing, regulatory, health economics and market access expertise. Our aim is to make the UK the most compelling and logical choice for UK and international partners to develop and commercialise these advanced therapies. Leadership of the IT group to service external and internal customers. Our Client is seeking to recruit an IT Director with exceptional credentials and expertise in setting up the planning and strategy framework for the company going forward. You will have at least 10 years expertise at a senior level. Key Accountabilities: • Working with the CFO and Operational leaders set the strategy and objectives • Select the right people, develop, and coach the team • Support internal customers through effective business partnering • Deliver IT services to customers/collaborators resident at the company locations including access/integration to Company business systems and infrastructure (communication/hardware) • Ensure security of data and systems balancing effectiveness with the need for collaboration internally and with customers • Deliver continuous improvement of services for internal and external stakeholders and Collaborators • Ensure IT Services and are delivered efficiently and effectively • Manage delivery of services within the agreed budget Required Experience: • A minimum of ten years’ experience leading IT at a senior management level • Track record of delivering results quickly • Experience in delivering IT services to customers • Work in a GMP or highly regulated environment Preferred Experience: • Experience of agile product development • Experience of Lean Six Sigma • Infrastructure delivery (networking, hardware) to customers • Experience with data science project delivery Knowledge / Skills / Competencies: • Highly motivated, pragmatic, and practical to support the mission of the Company to accelerate the development of a commercial cell and gene-based therapy industry in the UK. • High level interpersonal, communication (oral and written) skills. • Resilient, with the ability to manage multiple and varied tasks and prioritise workload within a fast-paced professional environment, with a strong attention to detail. • Flexible and pragmatic, able to learn quickly and respond flexibly to project needs and priorities. • Project ownership and pride in its delivery. • Ability to work well under pressure, to work independently and to be able to take the initiative when completing tasks. • Ambitious, collaborative, driven. • Comfortable operating autonomously once goals and objectives are set. • Able to evaluate complex situations and find solutions for them in a professional manner. • Ability to quickly establish credibility and build rapport and trust. • Proven ability to engage constructively with colleagues at all levels across different departments to deliver objectives and to respond to a wide range of customer and management needs. • Proven diplomacy skills with diverse groups of internal and external stakeholders. • High degree of motivation, problem solving skills and innovative thinking. • A good team player with a hands-on approach, and adaptable to new challenges. • A positive attitude towards learning, personal and professional development. • Keeps up to date with professional knowledge, expertise, and best practice. • Willingness to travel. • Proven coaching/mentoring ability. • Strong presentation skills. • Sincere and secure - accepts own mistakes - prioritises team over personal goals. • Driven and proactive - goes above and beyond the call of duty to achieve company results. • Astute and persuasive - leads and inspires colleagues. • Strong influencing and leadership skills. Understands influencing, stakeholder management and negotiation strategies. The Client is ideally seeking someone from a Pharmaceutical or Bio Science background and who understands how to work with the government and government funding. This position will manage 15 people within the IT team. Qualifications: Degree level qualification MBA preferred IT qualifications preferred but not essential Location and Travel: • Contracted location Stevenage • Ability to travel to Company locations The role will be based near Stevenage with hybrid working. Salary will be £110K - £130K + Benefits Please send your CV to us in Word format along with your salary and availability.

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

Software Developer with Full Stack C# and SQL Server Our Client is an international company in the media industry. They are looking to recruit an additional Software Engineer/Developer with full stack software development experience. Must have at least 2 to 4 years of hands-on software development covering both front and backend development. We're looking for a software engineer who bring fresh ideas from all areas, including information retrieval, distributed computing, large-scale system design. Any experience of networking and data storage, security, artificial intelligence, natural language processing, UI design and mobile would be very useful. The Client would like to see experience of the following skills: Languages: HTML5, CSS3, C#, Javascript ( is not main focus but knowledge is good) Frameworks: ASP.Net 4-6, MVC, Ajax, JQuery, HTML, Bootstrap and Knockout (required), Angular (optional) DB’s: Ms Sql Server 2012 Testing: Nunit Tools: Jira, Git and Git Hub, Bitbucket Practices: Agile, Scrum The role: Creating and updating the user interface enabling our customers to create beautiful , bespoke products on their global webstores Creating a project management tool enabling customers to come back to their personalization projects without starting the process from scratch. Creating a one click photobook experience; a thinking system which creates and presents photos and photobooks in the best layout order Continuous optimization and debugging when adjustments are made to our webstores Design and implementation of next-generation web applications using Java and C# that can handle web-scale volumes of traffic Summary Do you have at least 2 years full stack development experience with a focus on front end development? Have you worked in a fast paced ecommerce environment? Have you experience in supporting Web applications with high traffic? Are you a whizz with scripting languages JavaScript and C# ? Experienced in full automation and configuration management? Can you help developers own and deliver change from keyboard to customer? Can you diagnose and fix complex production issues working with others as necessary? Are you a Developer who wants to work in a cutting edge & dynamic operations team? Can you help continually improve systems to reduce impact from technical issues? The Company is based in West London. The salary range for this position is £30K - £40K depending on expertise. Please send your CV to us in Word format.

Job title: Environments Engineer Locations: Hybrid based in Basingstoke Duration: six month min contract Rate 500pd Inside IR35 We are looking for an individual to join a team of Infrastructure Architects working on deliveries taking place within a large programme . As part of the team, you will be responsible for designing, implementing, and delivering changes to a network management system that supports a global WAN service. You should have extensive knowledge of Windows infrastructure technologies and experience in delivering secure solutions. Your experience: * Design and development of technical solutions to meet changing customer requirements. * Impacting change requests and providing BOM/resourcing estimates to project managers. * Producing and maintaining technical documentation (HLD, LLD and Build Guides). * Liaising with third party vendors to resolve technical issues with their products. * Supporting ITHC assessments and addressing reported security vulnerabilities. * Providing 3rd and 4th line support to Live Service. * Wide knowledge of common infrastructure technologies, including Windows Server, VMware, Active Directory, Exchange, MECM, SQL, Veeam and PKI. 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.