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Storage & Server Architect As an Storage & Server Architect you would be a key part of the Infrastructure unit and have overall responsibility to design, maintain and provide 2& 3 line support for all Storage & Systems hardware, Operating & Virtualisation Software, Open source and application integration. You would work towards providing a 24/7 support system. Ensure maximum availability of core systems and that performance monitoring is in place and appropriate system capacity planning is undertaken. You would also ensure that required DR and BCP provisions exist and are tested regularly. Maintenance of Infrastructure Provide storage & server hardware, virtualisation,services management, enable technical innovation that can create business value to assist with the company's requirements and expectations. Lead large technology initiatives to build and maintain key elements of the company's infrastructure and associated product portfolio, including but not limited to 24x7 data centre infrastructure management and evolution, remote access services and enterprise-scale database environments. Carry out annual technology and user audits. Manage the provision and maintenance of 3 party infrastructure to agreed SLA's including hosting, personal computing support and networking at all major NGC locations. Manage all NGC owned servers, switches, firewalls and routers. Maintain appropriate licenses and subscriptions for computer hardware and software. IT Governance Manage system security, performance monitoring and alerting, ensure appropriate backups are in place and retained for all systems. Ensure a disaster recovery arrangement is maintained, as required in collaboration with the compliance team and operations are in place to ensure compliance during business continuity events. Work with Compliance Director in the development, adoption and enforcement of Information Security policies, procedures and standards. Work with the Network and Security Architect to ensure appropriate security, patching, maintain secure Internet connectivity & private network connection to/from our partners, customers and other Data & Financial Clearing House Work with Database and Development team for all compute, server and storage providing requirement & 24/7 availability. Complete annual reviews and internal audit of required ISO 27001, 9001 and 22301 standards. Competency Profile Extensive knowledge of data centre operations, , network engineering, datacentre applications, client/server computing and production operations support. Specific technologies of note include Microsoft Server & Linux Operating System. Experience with mid tier storage hardware & appliance is essential, more specifical experience with IBM Storage V37xx & V50xx series will be beneficial. Infrastructure applications, Networking, VMware, Firewall, Security and/or Enterprise-level SANs. Experience with Cloud Services & Provisioning (Experience of Oracle Cloud would be preferential) Ability to lead cross functional project teams in implementing projects of a complex nature. The Client has offices in Central London – although this position will mainly remote. The salary for this role will be circa £65K - £80K. Please do send your CV to us in Word format along with your salary and availability.

Role: Google Workspace SME Rate: £ PRICE IN inside IR35 Location: Knutsford Cheshire FT onsite Duration: 6 months + We are looking for an experienced Google Workspace Architect and Subject Matter Expert (SME) to support the design, development and delivery of a large-scale Google Workspace implementation for a major enterprise client. This role carries particular emphasis on business continuity: the successful candidate will have hands-on experience designing and building solutions that enable the invocation of crisis management and business continuity processes from a Microsoft 365 environment into Google Workspace, ensuring organisations can maintain communication, collaboration and operational continuity when their primary Microsoft toolset is unavailable. This is a hands-on architecture and delivery role, combining strategic solution design with deep technical SME input, working alongside delivery, security and business continuity teams to embed Google Workspace as a resilient secondary/crisis platform within a predominantly Microsoft-based enterprise estate. Key Responsibilities * Lead the architecture, design and technical delivery of Google Workspace solutions across a large-scale enterprise environment (10,000+ users), including Gmail, Drive, Meet, Chat, Calendar, Admin Console and related services. * Design and build the technical solution enabling business continuity / crisis management invocation - i.e. failover, activation and operational cutover processes that move critical communication and collaboration capability from Microsoft 365 (Teams, Outlook, SharePoint) to Google Workspace during an incident. * Define the end-to-end crisis activation workflow: triggers, identity and access provisioning, data/user onboarding, communication cascade, and rollback/deactivation procedures. * Act as the primary SME for Google Workspace within the programme, providing technical guidance, best practice and governance to delivery teams, architects and business stakeholders. * Design secure, scalable Google Workspace architectures covering identity and access management (including federation/SSO with Microsoft Entra ID / Active Directory), data security, DLP, device management and compliance. * Develop integration patterns between Google Workspace and Microsoft 365 / Azure AD to support hybrid operation and crisis interoperability. * Produce architecture artefacts: solution designs, high-level and low-level design documents, runbooks, crisis invocation playbooks and operational procedures. * Support business continuity and disaster recovery planning, working with BC/DR, security and risk teams to align the Google Workspace crisis solution with wider organisational resilience strategy. * Lead or support proof-of-concept (PoC) and pilot phases, demonstrating crisis invocation capability to business and technical stakeholders. * Provide technical leadership through implementation, migration, testing (including crisis simulation/failover testing) and hypercare phases. * Mentor and provide technical direction to junior engineers and consultants within the delivery team. * Engage directly with client stakeholders, presenting solution designs, trade-offs and recommendations at both technical and business level. Essential Experience & Skills * 10+ years of delivery experience in Google Workspace implementation, architecture or engineering, ideally within large, complex, regulated organisations (e.g. financial services or similar large-scale enterprises). * Current Google Workspace certification(s) - e.g. Google Workspace Administrator certification and/or other relevant Google Cloud/Workspace credentials. * Proven, demonstrable experience designing and delivering a business continuity / crisis management solution enabling invocation from Microsoft 365 to Google Workspace, including practical knowledge of the technical, security and operational challenges involved. * Strong hands-on expertise across core Google Workspace services: Admin Console, Gmail, Drive/Shared Drives, Meet, Chat, Calendar, Groups, Vault, and endpoint/device management. * Solid understanding of Microsoft 365 architecture (Exchange Online, Teams, SharePoint, Azure AD/Entra ID) sufficient to design credible interoperability and failover solutions between the two platforms. * Experience with identity and access management, federation and SSO across hybrid Microsoft/Google environments. * Track record of delivering enterprise-scale technology solutions for large organisations, including large user-base migrations and rollouts. * Strong understanding of business continuity planning, disaster recovery principles and crisis management frameworks. * Excellent stakeholder management, communication and documentation skills, with the ability to translate technical design into business-understandable terms. * Experience operating within formal delivery frameworks (Agile/Waterfall), producing SOWs, design authority documentation and governance artefacts as required. Desirable Experience * Experience within financial services or other highly regulated, security-conscious industries. * Familiarity with SOC/Hypercare operating models and post-go-live operational support. * Experience with scripting/automation (e.g. Google Apps Script, GAM, Google Workspace APIs) to support crisis invocation automation. * Prior consulting or systems integrator experience delivering into large client engagements. * Relevant security or architecture certifications (e.g. TOGAF, CISSP, Google Professional Cloud Architect). Please share 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.

Senior UX Researcher – Holborn London Our Client are design thinkers solving business challenges with mission critical digital solutions that weave technology and human experiences into meaningful and economic outcomes. A global team and part of a larger digital engineering company providing service to different sectors. Currently, looking to recruit in to the London offices a UX researcher. The position is to conduct UX research and workshops, consult clients on product strategy and act as a user and design advocate within development teams. Assist UX & service design consultants in research, workshops, client and user engagements and testing. Conduct stakeholder research, user research, market research, and user tests. Facilitate workshops and provide client advice in challenging … Synthesize qualitative and quantitative data to derive personas, use cases, concepts, user journeys and information architecture. Understand and incorporate complex technical and business requirements into compelling UX strategies. Collaborate with Engineering and Product Management to ensure the best creative solutions are realized, implemented and delivered. Act as a design and UX advocate internally and externally. Experience · Minimum Bachelor's degree or equivalent. · UX researcher with over 3 years work experience working for respected clients as a UX researcher, service designer or consultant. · Understanding of the UX processes. · Experience in interface design for desktop, tablet, and mobile. · Experience of working in an Agile environment is desired. · Experience of working to strict deadlines. · Proven track record and agency experience. · Experience in designing user flows, wireframes and implementation instructions. · Ability to define key metrics and evaluate project success. · Portfolio of UX and design work. The salary for this role is up to £50K Please send your CV to us in Word format.

Problem Manager - Remote - Outside IR35 Must have an active SC Clearance The role covers Problem Records, Known Errors, Workarounds, trend analysis, Post Incident Reviews and continual service improvement. This position is suited to an experienced Problem Manager with strong IT service management expertise who is comfortable working across technical teams, customers and senior service stakeholders. Problem Manager Responsibilities Own and manage the end-to-end Problem Management process and associated governance. Lead Root Cause Analysis (RCA) investigations into major, recurring and complex incidents. Coordinate technical and service teams to identify underlying causes of service issues. Create, maintain and manage Problem Records throughout their lifecycle. Identify and document Known Errors and appropriate Workarounds. Develop and track corrective and preventative actions through to completion. Analyse incident trends and recurring service issues to identify potential problems before further disruption occurs. Lead Post Incident Reviews (PIRs) and ensure agreed actions are documented and completed. Drive continual service improvement initiatives based on problem trends, RCA findings and lessons learned. Ensure lessons learned are captured, communicated and embedded across relevant service teams. Produce clear Root Cause Analysis reports for customers, leadership and service teams. Work closely with Incident Management, Change Management, technical resolver groups and service stakeholders to improve service stability. Problem Manager Skills and Experience Strong experience working within Problem Management in complex IT service environments. Proven experience owning and governing the Problem Management lifecycle. Strong Root Cause Analysis (RCA) experience. Experience leading Post Incident Reviews (PIRs) following major or recurring incidents. Experience creating and managing Problem Records and Known Error Records. Strong understanding of Known Error Management and the development of operational Workarounds. Experience producing and managing Corrective Action Plans and Preventative Improvement Plans. Strong incident trend analysis and recurring problem identification experience. Experience driving continual service improvement and preventative action initiatives. Strong understanding of IT service management processes and the relationship between Problem, Incident and Change Management. Experience producing RCA reports, service improvement documentation and lessons learned. Strong stakeholder management and communication skills across technical teams, customers and senior leadership. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to coordinate multiple technical teams through complex investigations. ITIL knowledge and experience within an ITIL-aligned service environment would be highly advantageous. To apply, please send your CV by pressing the apply button. Due to high volume of applications, only shortlisted CVs will be contacted. 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.

IT Support Analyst with 1 and 2 Level Treasury Systems Support – FIS Integrity FIS Integrity -Treasury and Risk Management System Support Analyst with 2 Level experience. Our Client is in the process of implementing a global rollout of FIS Integrity Treasury and Risk Management System. Must have at least 3 to 5 years experience at supporting 1st / 2nd Line Treasury systems or financial systems support The Client is ideally looking to recruit at least 1 years experience of working with and supporting FIS Treasury and Risk Management System FIS Integrity. This is a 2 level implementation and support position. Operational Platform Monitoring & Treasury Process Assurance Ensures uninterrupted execution of Treasury‑critical processes and protection of daily cash positioning, payment execution, and cut‑off compliance. Monitor Treasury systems, interfaces, and scheduled jobs (EOD, SOD, intraday processes)  Oversee payment flows across SWIFT, API, EBICS, and bank platforms  Validate inbound data (bank statements, market data, trade feeds)  Execute operational runbooks for failed processes and controlled reprocessing  Perform daily checks and controls including cash position validation and transaction completeness Incident Management & Treasury Service Continuity Protects Treasury operations by restoring service rapidly when incidents threaten payments, liquidity visibility, or regulatory obligations.  Log, classify, and prioritise incidents in ServiceNow based on Treasury business impact  Perform structured triage and initial diagnosis  Resolve standard issues within SLA using approved knowledge base and runbooks  Escalate complex or cross‑system issues to L3 with full technical and business diagnostic context  Support major incident management processes and incident bridge calls Cash, Position & Exposure Data Integrity Ensures integrity of cash, position, risk, exposure, and hedge data used in Treasury decision‑making, external reporting, and audit processes.  Validate transaction, position, balance, and exposure data across Treasury systems  Identify and resolve discrepancies impacting liquidity confidence and risk accuracy Support reconciliation processes and ensure audit‑ready completeness of financial data Testing & Release Support with Treasury Assurance Ensures Treasury readiness and outcome protection for system changes and SaaS releases.  Support execution of business testing, UAT, and regression testing  Validate operational outputs resulting from system changes  Assist in business readiness checks prior to release or cutover Essential  2–5 years' experience in 1st / 2nd Line Treasury systems or financial systems support  Understanding of Treasury processes (payments, liquidity, settlements)  Experience with incident management and ITIL processes  Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills Desirable  Experience in FIS Integrity System  Basic SQL or data interrogation capability  Exposure to SWIFT, APIs, and integration technologies  Experience supporting UAT or testing cycles Qualifications  Degree in Finance, IT, or related discipline  ITIL Foundation (preferred) Experience with FIS Integrity or similar Treasury and Risk Management systems is highly desirable A proactive attitude and ability to adapt to a hybrid work environment This will be a hybrid role with 3 days in the office in Central London. The salary for this role will be in the range £75K - £85K. Do send your CV to us in Word format along with your salary and availability.

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.

MS SQL Server DBA Database Administrator – Investment Bank – Canary Wharf - London Our Client is an International Bank with offices in Canary Wharf London. They are now looking to recruit a Senior MS SQL Server DBA with at least 5 years expertise. Although the role is for a Senior MS SQL Server DBA – the Client would like you to have a background in Data Warehousing. As MS SQL Server DBA with Application Support you will be involved with developing and implementing solutions for the banks financial systems. As an MS SQL Server DBA role will involve the following: Ensure the integrity, security and accuracy of production database environment, ensuring good performance of the dependent applications. Plan and implement operating procedures for backup of database and recovery of database information. Develops database-related application development standards covering database creation, software placement, storage and auditing. Ensures the integrity of the recovery system at all times. Initiates formal testing of the recovery system. Develops database procedures as necessary to enhance the application suite as required. Responds to, resolves and documents support calls for the production and test applications. Maintains to a high standard documentation supporting the build, maintenance and operational procedures of the database environment. Acts as the technical liaison between database operations and vendor support. Performs other related duties as assigned. You must have at least 5 to 7 years solid expertise as a MS SQL Server DBA – Database Administrator. Must have the Microsoft SQL Server Administration (Enterprise Edition) experience. High Level T-SQL programming (SP, Functions, Triggers). Operation, design and implementation experience of Mirroring, Log Shipping and SQL Server Replication. SQL Reporting services and Analysis services maintenance and tuning. Configuration and operation of clustered database Servers using external storage. Scripting stored procedures. Security concepts of database management. Change management concepts and application The role will be to work as a MS SQL DBA with an element of supporting financial applications. Salary for this role is negotiable - but is expected to be in the range £55K - £70K + benefits. Please send your CV's to us in MS Word format.

Information Security Architect / Manager Our Client is an International company with offices in Central London. They are looking to bring on-board an Information Security Architect / Manager with at least 5 to 8 years proven expertise within Information Security. The function of the position will be as follows: Assess the current environment against industry standards and trends. Implement robust security and control measures, in line with the global IT team Streamline current processes and execute changes for a secured and optimised technology and data landscape. Subject matter expert in application and network security, with operational experience of managing security operations, SIEM solutions, incident, and response management. Collaborate to develop the Infosec strategy and associated operating model. Conduct an in-depth security risk assessment across the technology stack and provide end-to-end mitigation steps for resilience. Working closely with key stakeholders to ensure compliance with security policies, and promotion of strong information security culture. Provide weekly governance, risk and compliance reports utilising key risk and key performance indicators and metrics. Skills/Competencies Required: Experience developing information security policy, process and procedure design and implementation. Excellent troubleshooting, problem solving, and root-cause analytical (RCA) skills. Good working knowledge of Cisco Meraki and associated technologies. Practical knowledge of Continual Service Improvement (CSI) methodologies. Vulnerability management and assessment. Intrusion detection and prevention analysis / frameworks. Solid exposure to cloud based applications security and provisioning. Experience in writing policy, process, and standard playbooks. Experience in SOC and SIEM platforms Excellent communications skills in framing and messaging issues of highly technical nature, into meaningful and relevant information for a varied audience. Excellent analytical skills, with an ability to manage multiple projects under tight guidelines. Experience with common Information security frameworks such as ISO, ITIL, and COBIT. Information security professional qualifications (CISMP, CISSM, SSCP, CAP..etc) ** Occasional travel to other sites may be required. This is 6 month contract assignment based in Central London. Rate will be circa £500 per day. Please do send your CV to us in Word format along with your daily rate and availability.

Configuration Manager - Remote - Outside IR35 Must have an active SC Clearance The role covers configuration baselines, change control, status accounting, verification, auditing and CMDB management. This position is suited to an experienced Configuration Manager with strong CMDB expertise who is comfortable working across development, quality assurance, systems engineering and senior stakeholder teams. Configuration Manager Responsibilities Identify, categorise, track and maintain Configuration Items (CIs), including servers, software, infrastructure and technical documentation. Establish and maintain hardware, software and system configuration baselines. Control configuration changes and ensure changes follow agreed governance, approval and implementation processes. Support or lead Change Advisory Boards (CABs) and Configuration Control Boards (CCBs) where required. Maintain accurate historical and current configuration records to provide full traceability. Manage and maintain complex Configuration Management Databases (CMDBs). Ensure CMDB information remains accurate, complete and aligned with the live technical environment. Conduct configuration verification activities and audits to ensure actual configurations match authorised and recorded states. Identify configuration discrepancies and coordinate appropriate corrective actions. Maintain configuration status accounting and provide accurate reporting to programme and technical stakeholders. Ensure technical documentation, software builds and system configurations meet regulatory, organisational and governance standards. Work closely with developers, quality assurance teams, system engineers and senior stakeholders to maintain configuration integrity throughout the delivery lifecycle. Configuration Manager Skills and Experience Strong Configuration Management experience within complex technical environments. High proficiency in structuring, maintaining and governing complex Configuration Management Databases (CMDBs). Strong understanding of Configuration Items (CIs), configuration identification, baselines and configuration status accounting. Experience managing hardware, software, infrastructure and documentation configurations. Strong experience with configuration control and formal change management processes. Experience supporting or leading Change Advisory Boards (CABs) or Configuration Control Boards (CCBs). Strong configuration verification and auditing experience. Experience with version control and configuration management tooling. Strong understanding of governance, compliance and technical documentation requirements. Experience maintaining configuration traceability throughout the system lifecycle. Strong cross-functional leadership skills with experience working across development, quality assurance, systems engineering and operational teams. Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, including engagement with senior stakeholders. To apply, please send your CV by pressing the apply button. Due to high volume of applications, only shortlisted CVs will be contacted. 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.

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Site Reliability Engineer (SRE) to join a high-performing team supporting multiple data product and platform groups. This role is focused on improving the reliability, scalability, observability, deployment, and operational support of critical data-driven platforms and services operating within complex production environments. The successful candidate will work closely with engineering, platform, and operational support teams to strengthen monitoring and alerting capabilities, improve logging and traceability, troubleshoot incidents, support deployments, and automate operational processes wherever possible. The environment includes Kubernetes, Helm, the ELK stack, and a broad range of modern Site Reliability Engineering and cloud platform practices. This is a hands-on technical role suited to someone who thrives in fast-paced operational environments, enjoys solving complex production issues, and is passionate about automation, platform reliability, and continuous improvement. The role requires strong collaboration with both client stakeholders and engineering teams to ensure operational excellence, platform resilience, and service availability across critical systems.

Infrastructure Engineering Specialist Inside IR35 Location: Ipswich/London Security: DV Rate Per day £500-£600 Duration - 12 months Essential experience Proven ability to lead the full lifecycle-design, build, commissioning, and live operations-of complex engineering or infrastructure systems. Strong technical knowledge of Building Management Systems, Central Monitoring platforms, CCTV, or equivalent critical control environments. Experience operating within high-availability, mission-critical environments where resilience, uptime, and security are non-negotiable. Deep understanding of physical and system security principles, with the ability to identify, mitigate, and manage operational risk. Track record of driving automation and Infrastructure as Code, reducing manual intervention, and improving operational performance at scale. Ability to design and integrate complex, multi-vendor systems into cohesive, scalable, and future-ready platforms. Ability to translate technical complexity into clear business value and influence stakeholders across engineering, security, and operations. Focus on service assurance, proactive monitoring, and continuous optimisation to enhance availability and performance. Desirable experience Networking, security, and identity management Experience in regulated or customer-critical environments Leadership or mentoring experience Please share your 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.

We are seeking an experienced and proactive Site Reliability Engineer (SRE) to join a team supporting multiple data product and platform groups. This role is focused on improving the reliability, scalability, observability, and operational performance of critical data-driven platforms and services across complex production environments. The successful candidate will work closely with engineering, platform, and support teams to strengthen monitoring and alerting capabilities, improve logging and traceability, troubleshoot production incidents, support deployments, and automate operational processes wherever possible. The environment includes Kubernetes, Helm, the ELK stack, and a strong focus on modern Site Reliability Engineering practices across cloud and platform services. This is a hands-on technical role suited to someone who thrives in fast-paced operational environments and is passionate about reliability engineering, automation, and continuous improvement. The role requires strong collaboration with both client stakeholders and engineering teams to ensure platform stability, operational excellence, and high service availability

Database Engineer with SQL and C# Our Client is a City based bank – looking to recruit a Database Engineer with at least 3 to 5 years expertise of developing and supporting SQL and C#. Software Development: Analysis of issues pertaining to problems or errors raised by in-house systems, i.e. CORE, SharePoint interface, Equation end of day cycle. Understanding business requirements in order to develop and deliver appropriate solutions based on system definition documents. Proficiency in advanced 4GL programming languages and able to apply to the fully development life-cycle. Database 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. Debug and analyse errors and anomalies within Hyperion system as raised by Finance and to pinpoint areas of failure and correct any issues. Liaise with Finance on a daily basis to ensure smooth running of the Hyperion environment. Build data flows within the SQL environment in SSIS packages. Introduce new field and data types for new information to be collated in the CORE environment. To integrate with all the Bank's sub-systems using data abstraction and connectivity layers, i.e. ODBC, ADO.net. Build reports based on business requirements using Hyperion Interactive Reports. Ensure that the environment is running optimally and to utilise house-keeping procedures. Sharepoint Integration: 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. End of Day Cycle: Provide second and third level support for in-house programmes during the end of day cycle. Able to analyse and rectify any problems raised in an independent and team scenario. Take ownership of a problem and deliver a solution in a timely manner. Provide out of office hours support. Risk & Regulatory 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 and/or Head of Department. Training & Competence Complete all annual mandatory regulatory refresher training as per the Bank's training plans and deadlines. Proactively seek to complete recommended technical and behavioural competencies training required for your role. Conduct Act in accordance with the FCA/PRA Code of Conduct. Business Continuity Fulfil all prescribed business continuity requirements as set out in the organisational or departmental specific plans or as instructed by the Line Manager/Head of Department. Qualifications/Experience Degree level qualified or equivalent. SQL Programming. C# Software development. Knowledge and Skills C# Programming to high level of proficiency. Software analysis and design. SQL query language. Dimensional modelling Data warehouse design concepts, (Inmon or Kimball) This is a Full-Time Contract initially for 6 months – but likely to become permanent. Salary for this position will be £55K - £60K per annum. The Client is based in the City of London. Please do send your CV to us in Word format along with your salary and availability.

AI-Native Systems Engineer We are looking for an AI-Native Systems Engineer. You will combine deep systems engineering expertise with AI-native delivery practices to design, validate and deliver solutions through small, highly capable teams augmented by AI agents. Experience and skills required: - Deep understanding of distributed systems architecture. - Advanced knowledge of algorithms, data structures and computational complexity. - Understanding of operating systems, CPU architecture and compilation concepts. - Experience with cloud-scale engineering on AWS or equivalent platforms. - Strong understanding of networking, protocols and distributed computing principles. - Strong systems programming experience using languages such as Go, Rust, C/C++ or similar. - Experience designing data-intensive systems and large-scale processing platforms. - Experience operating within AI-assisted software delivery environments. - Ability to leverage AI coding agents for software development and architecture activities. - Understanding of agent orchestration patterns. - Experience validating AI-generated code, designs and documentation. - Ability to create engineering workflows optimised for AI-driven execution. The contract is for six months initially outside IR35. It will require travel to the office two days per week in either London, Birmingham or Ipswich. To be considered for the role 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.