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At CGI, you'll lead transformation that turns process excellence, AI and intelligent automation into measurable business outcomes for our clients. As a Managing Consultant, you'll take ownership of complex engagements from discovery through to implementation and value realisation, helping organisations improve efficiency, reduce costs and transform services. You'll have the freedom to shape creative, commercially focused solutions, progressing ideas and proofs of concept into scalable capabilities that make a lasting difference. Working alongside CGI's consulting, engineering and analytics experts, you'll influence senior stakeholders, strengthen our automation capability and help shape the future of AI-enabled transformation. You'll join a collaborative environment where your expertise is valued, your ideas can become reality and you're supported to grow your impact. CGI was recognised in the Sunday Times Best Places to Work List 2025 and has been named a UK 'Best Employer' by the Financial Times. 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 is a hybrid position.

Industrial Software Engineer Scunthorpe - 3 Days Onsite and 2 Days Remote Following Probation £40,000 - £45,000 + Hybrid Working + Benefits Are you a Software Engineer with strong C# and SQL skills looking to develop and support production-critical applications within a complex industrial manufacturing environment? This is an excellent opportunity to join a specialist engineering team responsible for developing and supporting systems that underpin large-scale manufacturing operations. Working within a diverse operational technology environment, you will be involved in application development, database management, system integration and operational support for business-critical platforms. You will play a key role in improving system reliability, data integrity and overall performance while contributing to the ongoing modernisation of legacy platforms. This is a varied position offering exposure to industrial systems, data platforms, process control technologies and business-critical applications. The ideal candidate will have strong commercial experience with C# development and SQL databases, alongside a proactive approach to troubleshooting and continuous improvement. Experience within a manufacturing, industrial or process-based environment would be advantageous. A basic understanding of PLCs or industrial control systems would also be beneficial, although direct PLC programming experience is not essential. In return, you will join a business investing heavily in technology and modernisation, offering long-term technical development, varied project work and the opportunity to influence future systems and architecture. The Role: *Develop and support production-critical applications primarily using C# and SQL *Troubleshoot systems and integrations across complex manufacturing operations *Improve system reliability, data integrity and overall performance *Support reporting and visualisation solutions including Grafana and Power BI *Contribute to legacy system support and major modernisation projects *Work alongside operational, process control and wider technical teams The Person: *Strong commercial experience with C# development *Good SQL experience *Experience working with integrated systems and data flows *Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills *Manufacturing, industrial or process environment experience desirable *Basic understanding of PLCs or industrial control systems advantageous *Python and/or PHP experience beneficial but not essential Reference Number: BBBH277135A 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.

Project Engineering Support BTGJP00006133 £265 per day Inside IR35 Location: Birmingham Security: NA Until: 11/01/2027 Initially Supporting the Technical Delivery Specialist and reporting into the Engineering Enablement manager managing all site Call offs to SLAs and KPIs including resolving all shortages, asset swaps as well as supporting the wider team in support of managing Assets in the Process reviews and creation of new The Technical delivery Specialist drives the delivery of excellence in customer service through the tactical delivery of issue resolution in parallel with a focus on activities and programmes that enhance customer facing engineering capabilities. What you'll be doing? Responsible for supporting the site call off process (shortages, Asset Swaps, DOAs) within agreed SLAs and KPIs from beginning-to-end pulling in subject matter experts when needed to support sites Support along with others the creation of new processes and the updating existing processes to bring up to date Supplier management- constantly working with 3PL to ensure that assets are managed and delivered to exacting standards Support the Network Delivery team on other workstreams and projects as and when required. Weekly / Monthly requirement of reporting of all call offs received to capture Right first time call offs and share with senior management team and the wider network logistics team as required Support the Outbound and Reverse Supply Chain Manager where required helping bespoke activities as needed Working with asset Management provider (Tracktrans )and the Outbound and Returns to drive long term sustainable business performance improvement, by identifying, designing and implementing opportunities to improve. Manage the resolution of critical customer escalations contributing to high standards of customer delivery. Ensure fulfillment of delivery requirements of operational targets within the team to Promote strong working relationships with other teams in the mobile deployment area. Expected to meet the 3T2W (three together two wherever) requirements to be in the assigned office minimum 3 days per week Skills you need? Service delivery Workflow Management Health and Safety Escalation Management Issue Resolution KPI/Metric Monitoring Asset Management Continuous Improvement Solution Design Process Design Stakeholder Management Commercial Acumen Change Management Customer Service Incident Management Growth Mindset Inclusive Leadership Learning Agility Leadership and accountabilities Solution-focused achiever - Delivers and co-ordinates activities and responds positively to challenges. Team coach - Contributes to a high performing culture, empowering others through coaching and development. Commercial thinker - Uses internal commercial insight and latest external thinking to develop and implement ideas. Please share latest CV LA International is an award-winning partner of choice for many of the world's most influential companies and government organisations. Holding Enhanced Government Security Accreditation, we are recognised as the European market leader in the delivery of Security Cleared talent to organisations that demand the very highest levels of security, compliance and assurance. A multiple award-winning organisation, having secured the prestigious Queens Award for Enterprise: International Trade over consecutive years. We are committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable and accessible workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. We welcome applications from all individuals, regardless of background or identity, and we encourage candidates who may not meet every listed requirement to still apply. If you require any adjustments or support during the recruitment process, please let us know and we will work with you to ensure a fair and accessible experience. Please Note: If a high volume of applications is received, only candidates shortlisted will be contacted.

Data Engineer with C# Dot Net asp.net with SQL Server SSIS SSRS Our Client is a bank based in Central London who are looking to recruit at least 7 years plus experience as a Data Engineer with the ability to work with C# Dot net and SQL Server with SSIS. You must have solid expertise of at least 7 years experience of working with and developing software with C# Dot Net and MS SQL Server and SSIS, SSRS and SSAS – SSIS is very important for this position. Must be an excellent problem solver and adept writing documentation for all projects. You ideally have worked on banking systems particularly Core Banking. Responsible for the development and delivery of new systems to automate and streamline processes required by different departments. To support the internal IT department with changes and upgrades to software platforms. To be primary contact for all technical questions relating to in-house bespoke systems and interfacing. Analysis of issues pertaining to problems or errors raised by in-house systems, i.e. CORE, SharePoint interface, Equation, Kondor, Eximbills, end of day cycle. Support Supporting budgeting and financial planning processes for Finance department, including loading and refreshing of data based on requirements. Understand and conduct the front-end functionality to amend and change hierarchical structures within the environment. Build data flows within the SQL environment in SSIS and SSAS packages. Integrate the SharePoint environment and Forms with Equation system to introduce automation of processes thereby eliminating the need for duplicate entry. Utilise web services to integrate from cutting edge technology into legacy systems such as Equation. Integrate with all the systems using data abstraction and connectivity layers, i.e. ODBC, ADO.net. Duties Maintain knowledge of all applicable regulatory requirements including the Bank's Risk and Compliance policies and procedures and adhere to these to avoid exposing the Bank to undue risk. Report policy/procedure breaches and areas of potential non-compliance and suspicions promptly upon identification in accordance with the Bank's Risk and Compliance policies. Accurately execute all controls within own area to minimise risk of policy, procedure, and/or regulatory breaches. Identify new risks/control gaps within own area and escalate accordingly to your Line Manager. Must Have Skills Software analysis and design. SQL Server query language with SSIS. Data warehouse design concepts, (Inmon or Kimball) Experience of developing software with C# Dot Net and asp.net and SQL Server is a must. Must have solid experience of working with SSIS and building data warehouses. The Client is a Bank based in the Central London. Must have a degree qualification. This is a 12 month FTC position with a salary of circa £55K - £70K. This is a hybrid position - you will be required to be in the office at least 3 days week. Do send your CV to us in Word format along with your salary and availability.

Lead UX Architect – Holborn London Our Client is a leading international consultant with offices scattered around the World. Currently, they are looking to recruit a UX Design Lead Architect for their London office. You must have be a design lead with a strong UX background, experience in Service Design and an interest in design strategy. We are looking for a seasoned, hands-on practitioner, with a can-do attitude. As a senior member of the team and design representative in the organisation, your focus will be on people – clients, users/customers, team and colleagues and on the process support and advocate for the existing systems, and with a critical eye improve upon them. You will be reporting to the Global Head of the XD Practice and programme delivery. EXPERIENCE · Senior designer with over 8 years work experience working for blue chip clients · as a Senior UX designer, Senior Product designer, UX architect, or a Service designer. · Design processes, agile development and lean UX. · Working collaboratively in an interdisciplinary team. · Creating omnichannel experiences – cross-platform and cross-device solutions. · Designing enterprise level, consumer grade digital services and products. · Ability to define key metrics and evaluate project success. · Working to strict deadlines. · Proven design track record and design agency experience. · Design degree or equivalent. You will be involved in leading pitches, presentations and support proposals. Create project estimates and plans Summary of Senior UX Architect Skills required: · Provide leadership in challenging situations through clarity, tact and diplomacy. · Ability to identify and communicate the commercial impact of design decisions. · Full command of the UX process and an understanding of the Service Design process. · Visual thinking, proof of concept, rapid prototyping, storyboarding and technical skills. · Attention to detail. · Ability to quickly turn around wireframes in an iterative environment. · Proficiency in Sketch, Axure, Adobe CS, etc. · An understanding of technology. Salary for this role will be in the range £70K - £85K + Benefits. Please send your CV to us in Word format along with your current salary and notice period/availability.

IT Support Engineer with 1 and 2 Level Support Our Client is a very successful bank with offices across Europe and the Middle East. The Client is looking to recruit a 1st & 2nd Line IT Support Engineer for the Bank's Mayfair London office. You will have at least 3 to 5 years experience of 1 and 2 Level Support as an Engineer. Covering a range of various duties from; Desktop and Mobile support, to supporting our 150 + User base with 5-days a week onsite support with very limited to zero working from home, AV Support and other IT side-desk tasks. Your role will also allow you to work and learn from our Infrastructure, Communications, iSeries and Development Teams – semi-involved with various streams of IT work for 2024 (new imaging process – new ITSM tool – and many more projects coming in 2024). Main skills for the position: Required to cover onsite IT Support – Monday to Friday between our business hours of 08:00am -> 17:30pm (UK). As we work closely with our parent company in the Middle East and our European Branches, we require supporting ad-hoc out of hours support on Bank Holidays/Weekends which is rota based between the engineers in the team. • 1st and 2nd Line Troubleshooting / Root-Cause Analysis, Documentation write ups for Knowledge Base Articles • Be an integral part of the Support team in supporting and delivering all aspect of services and full range of client support including, but not limited to: Workstation Imaging, Hardware Configurations, Deployment of Software and Hardware, AD Management, Asset Management, Ticket Queuing Management and general overall efficiency to deliver the best service we can to our Users. • Be the face and central point of all incoming IT queries and issues, with following ITIL best practice to ensure we always deliver high-standards of operations • Liaise with colleagues in London, Europe and Jordan (middle-east) and external support / 3rd party to deliver resolutions for complex matters as we're in the process of many IT migration projects from legacy to new as well as life cycling projects • Ensure all key data for the Bank's IT is up-to-date, relevant and maintenance to high-level, to comply with the Bank's auditing principals and processes. • Ensure the Support Team achieve SLA targets the business outlines and be part of a proficient and proactive Support Unit • Ability to educate and support User bases of varied level of IT knowledge • High standard support for our VIPs (C – Level and Heads of Departments) Technical Skills Required: • Exposure to Market Data, Bloomberg, Trader Support (bonus) • Microsoft Windows (all versions) experience to a high level (troubleshoot and effectively resolve issues by research/using knowledge bases in a confident way). • Active Directory to a medium-high level - security groups, administration/deployment, LDAP, ADSI. • Know-how of Citrix XenApps – Administration, Maintenance and Support of existing Citrix XenApps server farm • Windows Server Environment 2012/2016 - design, deployment, maintenance and support. • Networking - design/troubleshoot/installation (DNS – DHCP – VLAN – Proxy Understanding - TCP/IP and OSI) to a moderate to advance level • PowerShell to a moderate level • VPN troubleshooting and Support understanding necessary. • Router maintenance - wireless configuration, installation and setups This is a 12 month FTC position. The salary will be negotiable in the range £30K - £40K. Do send your CV to us in Word format along with your salary and notice period/availability.

Wireless Network Engineer Remote - some travel round the midlands and very occasional travel to Hampshire will be required £40,000 - £50,000 + Extensive Benefits Package + Training & Development + Progression Opportunities Are you a CWNA-qualified Network Engineer with Wi-Fi surveying experience, looking to become the first engineer in a growing region for an award-winning connectivity consultancy, where you'll have the opportunity to develop your technical expertise, work with cutting-edge wireless technologies, and play a key role in the company's continued expansion? This is an excellent opportunity to join a highly respected connectivity and wireless solutions provider operating in complex and challenging customer environments. In this role, you'll split your time between delivering Wi-Fi surveys and providing 3rd Line NOC support. You'll be responsible for carrying out wireless surveys, supporting complex networking issues, and occasionally providing on-site support when conducting customer surveys. As the first engineer in the region, you'll have the autonomy to make a real impact while remaining supported by an experienced technical team. You will thrive in this role if you enjoy working in an MSP or service-led environment, take pride in customer experience, and are happy with a varied role covering NOC escalation, BAU support, and technical project work. The Role: *Conduct Wi-Fi surveys for customer sites across the Midlands *Provide 3rd Line support within the Network Operations Centre *Support the design and optimisation of wireless networking solutions *Occasional customer site visits alongside surveying activities *Work closely with a growing technical team on complex networking projects The Person: *CWNA qualified *Experience carrying out Wi-Fi surveys *Network Engineering or Wireless Networking background *Comfortable providing 3rd Line technical support *Strong communication skills and a collaborative approach *Looking for long-term development and progression opportunities Reference Number: BBBH277188 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.

Senior UX Lead Architect – Holborn London Our Client is a leading international consultant with offices scattered around the World. Currently, they are looking to recruit a UX Design Lead Architect for their London office. You must have be a design lead with a strong UX background, experience in Service Design and an interest in design strategy. We are looking for a seasoned, hands-on practitioner, with a can-do attitude. As a senior member of the team and design representative in the organisation, your focus will be on people – clients, users/customers, team and colleagues and on the process support and advocate for the existing systems, and with a critical eye improve upon them. You will be reporting to the Global Head of the XD Practice and programme delivery. EXPERIENCE · Senior designer with over 8 years work experience working for blue chip clients · as a Senior UX designer, Senior Product designer, UX architect, or a Service designer. · Design processes, agile development and lean UX. · Working collaboratively in an interdisciplinary team. · Creating omnichannel experiences – cross-platform and cross-device solutions. · Designing enterprise level, consumer grade digital services and products. · Ability to define key metrics and evaluate project success. · Working to strict deadlines. · Proven design track record and design agency experience. · Design degree or equivalent. You will be involved in leading pitches, presentations and support proposals. Create project estimates and plans Summary of Senior UX Architect Skills required: · Provide leadership in challenging situations through clarity, tact and diplomacy. · Ability to identify and communicate the commercial impact of design decisions. · Full command of the UX process and an understanding of the Service Design process. · Visual thinking, proof of concept, rapid prototyping, storyboarding and technical skills. · Attention to detail. · Ability to quickly turn around wireframes in an iterative environment. · Proficiency in Sketch, Axure, Adobe CS, etc. · An understanding of technology. Salary for this role will be in the range £65K - £80K + Benefits. Please send your CV to us in Word format along with your current salary and notice period/availability.

Qualification & Experience Required Industry standard Security qualifications (SANS GCIH, CISSP, Azure, Splunk, etc) or equivalent. Strong experience with SIEM technologies within a SOC (Splunk experience highly desirable). MS Sentinel is also now being introduced. Hands-on experience creating security use cases, analytics, and playbooks. Experience conducting security event triage and rapid incident response. Log analysis experience (Wireshark, NPCap, etc.). Experience with (ITSM) Service Management Systems (Remedy, Service Now). Strong understanding of information security principles, threat detection, and remediation processes. Knowledge of Microsoft and Linux technologies, networking, anti-virus, vulnerability management, and encryption. Familiarity with GDPR, Data Protection legislation, and security governance frameworks. Ability to think critically under pressure and respond effectively to fast-moving security incidents. Scripting or query experience is highly desirable (SPL, KQL, etc.). Good communication skills from previous roles. 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 a minimum 10 weeks. LA International is an award-winning partner of choice for many of the world's most influential companies and government organisations. Holding Enhanced Government Security Accreditation, we are recognised as the European market leader in the delivery of Security Cleared talent to organisations that demand the very highest levels of security, compliance and assurance. An award-winning organisation, having secured the prestigious Queens Award for Enterprise: International Trade over multiple years. We are committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable and accessible workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. We welcome applications from all individuals, regardless of background or identity, and we encourage candidates who may not meet every listed requirement to still apply. If you require any adjustments or support during the recruitment process, please let us know and we will work with you to ensure a fair and accessible experience. Please Note: If a high volume of applications is received, only candidates shortlisted will be contacted.

Data Engineer with C# Dot Net asp.net with SQL Server SSRS and Power BI Our Client is a bank based in City London who are looking to recruit at least 7 years plus experience as a Data Engineer with the ability to work with C# Dot net and SQL Server with SSRS. You must have solid expertise of at least 7 to 10 years experience of working with and developing software with C# Dot Net and MS SQL Server and SSRS – SSRS is very important for this position. Additionally, you must have sound experience of working with Power BI and Python. Must be an excellent problem solver and adept writing documentation for all projects. You ideally have worked on banking systems particularly Core Banking. Responsible for the development and delivery of new systems to automate and streamline processes required by different departments. To support the internal IT department with changes and upgrades to software platforms. To be primary contact for all technical questions relating to in-house bespoke systems and interfacing. Data Support Supporting budgeting and financial planning processes for Finance department, including loading and refreshing of data based on requirements. Understand and conduct the front-end functionality to amend and change hierarchical structures within the environment. Build data flows within the SQL environment in SSRS packages. Risk & Regulatory Maintain knowledge of all applicable regulatory requirements including the Bank's Risk and Compliance policies and procedures and adhere to these to avoid exposing the Bank to undue risk. Report policy/procedure breaches and areas of potential non-compliance and suspicions promptly upon identification in accordance with the Bank's Risk and Compliance policies. Accurately execute all controls within own area to minimise risk of policy, procedure, and/or regulatory breaches. Identify new risks/control gaps within own area and escalate accordingly to your Line Manager. Main Skills Software analysis and design. SQL Server query language with SSRS. Data warehouse design concepts, (Inmon or Kimball) Experience of developing software with C# Dot Net and asp.net and SQL Server is a must. Must have solid experience of working with SSRS and building data warehouses and reporting services. Experience of working with and developing software with Power BI and Python are essential. The Client is a Bank based in the City London. Must have a degree qualification. This is a 12 month FTC position with a salary of circa £65K - £70K. This is a hybrid position - you will be required to be in the office at least 3 days week. Do send your CV to us in Word format along with your salary and availability.

Postgres Data Engineer - Outside IR35 / Remote We are looking for 3 to 4 Postgres data engineers from junior to senior level. You will have the following experience: - Good proficiency of SQL - Working experience on PostgreSQL - Experience in data analysis and data transformation - Experience in data remediations and data fix in production environment - Maintain highly scalable PostgreSQL and SQL database solutions. - Build, and Profile and optimize complex SQL queries, views, indexes, and stored procedures - Deliver robust ETL/ELT data pipelines to ingest, transform, and load data This will be on a 3 month contract (outside IR35) and is based remotely. Candidates need to be based in the UK. To be considered please send over your latest CV. LA International is an award-winning partner of choice for many of the world's most influential companies and government organisations. Holding Enhanced Government Security Accreditation, we are recognised as the European market leader in the delivery of Security Cleared talent to organisations that demand the very highest levels of security, compliance and assurance. A multiple award-winning organisation, having secured the prestigious Queens Award for Enterprise: International Trade over consecutive years. We are committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable and accessible workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. We welcome applications from all individuals, regardless of background or identity, and we encourage candidates who may not meet every listed requirement to still apply. If you require any adjustments or support during the recruitment process, please let us know and we will work with you to ensure a fair and accessible experience. Please Note: If a high volume of applications is received, only candidates shortlisted will be contacted.

Salesforce Lead Developer Our Client is looking to recruit a Salesforce Developer with at least 7 to 10 years Team Lead Team Lead Experience Overall IT experience required for this position is at least 10 years. Lead Salesforce development team in developing solutions through collaboration and discussion, within our teams and with clients Review and provide guidance on design and infrastructure blueprints, proactively identify and communicate potential issues or risks Developing solutions to client problems through application of methods and tools Strong experience with version-controlled environments/interfaces Must be good learner to drive from the and front ready to pick technical work if required You will be responsible for providing expertise in the software development life cycle, from concept, architecture, design, implementation, & testing. Good understanding requirements & writing technical architecture documents Ensuring the code reviews & development best practices/processes to be followed. Responsible for planning the end-to-end technical scope of the project & customer engagement areas including planning sprint & deliveries. Estimates efforts, identify risks & provide technical support whenever needed. Demonstrates the ability to multitask & re-prioritize responsibilities based on dynamic requirements. Key Skills Strong understanding of Salesforce architecture & cloud development principles. In-depth knowledge of Salesforce Governor limits and best practice. Must have extensive hands on experience in Apex, Triggers, Webservice Callouts. Must have hands on experience in Classic development. Well versed with Lightning development fundamentals Candidate must have strong technical knowledge about the Salesforce security implementations and best practices. Candidate should have hands on experience in JavaScript and JQuery Extensive development experience in developing intuitive UI using Visualforce, JQuery and JavaScript. Extensive development experience in Salesforce integrations. Experience in working with the customer directly which includes initial requirement gathering, day-to-day technical discussions, technical demos, and project delivery. Experience with working on Agile Software development methodology. Should have excellent verbal as well as non-verbal communication skills. Should possess excellent oral, written, problem-solving and analytical skills. Should have Salesforce Certifications (App Builder, Salesforce Administrator, Platform Developer, Sales Cloud Consultants etc) Good experience in Data migration tools The position will be based in the City of London. This a hybrid role with 3 days in the office. The salary for this position will be in the range £60K - £75K. Do send your CV to us in Word format along with your salary and availability.

IT Operations Platforms and Security Lead In summary the Client is 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 IT Operational Platform 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. While Microsoft technologies (Microsoft 365, Azure, Exchange Online) form a core part of the infrastructure, the role also encompasses broader enterprise IT systems, multi layered networking, security, data management, and third-party platforms that support global business operations and the associated applications estate. The role requires a proactive leader who can drive IT operational excellence, manage security risks, focus on continual service improvement, drive transformational delivery projects, and work effectively with internal stakeholders and third-party vendors to deliver a high-quality Global IT services. Working in line with the Architecture defined IT principle of a "buy before build" environment, the individual will need to ensure that outsourced and cloud-based services are robust, cost-effective, and aligned with business needs and the Strategic IT vision. They will also play a key role in enhancing cybersecurity, protecting data and systems, driving transformative operational change, enhancing IT processes and ensuring compliance with governance bodies and industry regulations. Due to the nature of the role, complexity of the estate, current transformation activities and team size, the role requires the functional capability and proficiency to technically augment the team capabilities (when required) and have a detailed knowledge of technical IT support roles/services as a requirement, across multiple technical areas. Security, Compliance & Risk Management 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). Conduct regular security risk assessments, penetration tests, and vulnerability management across cloud services. Oversee endpoint security, cloud network and API security for robust protection across all assets Define, manage and maintain accurate DR and BCP plans for the infrastructure area with biannual tests. Technical Experience 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 Global Software Patching and estate management via Intune Firewall (Azure, CheckPoint and Cloudflare), DNS, VPN, WIFI and Local Area Network design & administration experience Software Defined Networking (Cisco, Meraki, Versa) Key Skills 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. Identity & Access Management (IAM): Expertise in Azure AD, MFA, Conditional Access, Single Sign-On (SSO), and Privileged Access Management (PAM). Threat Management & Incident Response: Ability to detect, respond to, and mitigate cyber threats using SIEM, endpoint security, and vulnerability management tools. Networking & Infrastructure Security: Understanding of firewalls, VPNs, SD-WAN, DNS security, endpoint protection, and cloud security controls. IT Service Management & Automation: Experience implementing ITIL-based service management, automating operational tasks, and optimising service delivery. Operational & Leadership Skills: IT Operations & Service Continuity: Ability to ensure IT systems are highly available, resilient, and fit for purpose, with a strong focus on business continuity and disaster recovery. Supplier & Vendor Management: Experience managing third-party IT vendors, MSPs, and SaaS providers, ensuring service levels, performance, and cost-effectiveness. Project Leadership & Change Management: Ability to lead technology projects, system upgrades, and platform migrations, ensuring smooth execution and minimal business disruption. Process Improvement & Automation: Strong analytical mindset to identify inefficiencies, automate workflows, and enhance security controls. Skills & Mindset: 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. Resilience & Adaptability: Comfortable working in an evolving technology landscape, with a proactive and security-first approach. 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 Benefits. 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QA Engineering Specialist - 12 Months - Daily Rate £500-£600 - Location - London - IR35 - Inside - DV clearance required Skills * Test Management * Test Planning * Manual /Automated Testing * Test Case Design /Writing * Functional /Non-Functional Testing Experience * Test Management tooling experience such as JIRA, Confluence, XRAY * Ansible coding experience * Experience with automated test tools * OSI model awareness * Experience of working on complex large scale programmes * Awareness of ISO 9001 and 29119 * ISTQB certification * Support team and programme culture in a positive and cohesive manner Please send latest CV 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 a minimum 18 weeks. LA International is an award-winning partner of choice for many of the world's most influential companies and government organisations. Holding Enhanced Government Security Accreditation, we are recognised as the European market leader in the delivery of Security Cleared talent to organisations that demand the very highest levels of security, compliance and assurance. An award-winning organisation, having secured the prestigious Queens Award for Enterprise: International Trade over multiple years. We are committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable and accessible workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. We welcome applications from all individuals, regardless of background or identity, and we encourage candidates who may not meet every listed requirement to still apply. If you require any adjustments or support during the recruitment process, please let us know and we will work with you to ensure a fair and accessible experience. Please Note: If a high volume of applications is received, only candidates shortlisted will be contacted.

Applications Software Test Lead Our Client is an International company are looking to recruit a seasoned Applications Software Test Lead. You must have at least 5 to 8 years solid experience on applications software testing. The Client is in the education sector – so any experience in the education sector would be very advantageous. Must be ISEB certified or similar. Must have experience of full project life cycle. Should be proactive in offering advice and guidance to members of the team. The role will be based in Milton Keynes – although you will be working remotely from home for the foreseeable future – with occasional team meetings at the Milton Keynes office. The salary range for this role will be £45K - £55K. Please send your CV to us in Word format along with your salary and availability.