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2nd Line WINTEL Engineer Must have an Active DV Clearance 2nd Line WINTEL Engineer Responsibilities - Provide 2nd Line technical support across Windows Server 2016, 2019 and 2022 environments. - Build, configure and maintain Windows Servers hosted on VMware clusters. - Create and maintain automated server builds, gold images, build documentation and work instructions. - Install, configure and rack physical servers within data centres. - Perform Windows Server patching, upgrades and ongoing maintenance. - Support Active Directory, DNS and Windows Server Update Services (WSUS). - Investigate and resolve incidents and service requests using ITSM tooling. - Support backup infrastructure, including NetApp SAN and Cohesity. - Monitor infrastructure performance and produce capacity management reports. - Maintain compliance with Change, Release, Configuration and Security Management processes. - Support infrastructure testing, troubleshooting and project delivery activities. - Manage service desk tickets within agreed SLAs and KPIs. - Identify and escalate technical risks, issues and delivery dependencies. - Attend engineering meetings and provide progress updates to stakeholders. 2nd Line WINTEL Engineer Skills and Experience - Proven experience in a 2nd Line WINTEL or Windows Server infrastructure support role. - Strong knowledge of Windows Server 2016, 2019 and 2022. - Hands-on experience with Active Directory, DNS and WSUS. - Experience supporting VMware virtualisation environments. - Knowledge of Windows Server builds, gold images, patching and upgrades. - Experience with Microsoft System Center Operations Manager (SCOM). - Knowledge of backup technologies, particularly NetApp SAN and Cohesity. - Scripting and automation experience, ideally using PowerShell. - Experience supporting physical and virtual server infrastructure. - Strong troubleshooting, incident management and problem-solving skills. - Understanding of ITIL processes, including Change, Release and Configuration Management. - Experience working with ITSM tools and delivering against SLAs and KPIs. - Strong communication, customer service and stakeholder management skills. - Experience supporting secure infrastructure or Defence environments would be 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 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.

Job Title: Junior Technical Support Engineer Location: Bournemouth Salary: £27,000 - £33,000 per annum Job Type: 1-year Fixed Term Contract, with possible extension, Full Time (ROTA Day/Night Shifts & Weekends) About us BE DC Connect UK Ltd is a visionary company that plans a sustainable future. Powered by clean energy and are ready to lead the way. With expertise in developing innovative solutions for two key industries-power and digital infrastructure. BE DC Connect UK Ltd is based throughout the South East. Providing managed hosting, colocation and network services. Which offers secure, agile, scalable and robust hosting solutions to clients in varying sectors & countries. From our securely operated facilities around the South East, including London, UK we are able to provide services ranging from Virtual Instances & Dedicated Servers to managed multi-server clusters, secure cages or private suites complimented by 24/7 onsite staff and premium carrier neutral transit. About the role We currently have vacancies for Junior Technical Support Engineers at a salary ranging £27,000 - £33,000p.a. dependant on experience, knowledge and capabilities. The ideal candidate should be a team player with excellent communication, interpersonal and organizational skills in order to deal with tasks consummate with the position. It is imperative that candidates have good spoken and written English. The role will be based on shift rotas five days out of seven and will be primarily night and weekend shifts, you will be permanently based at our Bournemouth Data Centre location and may be requested to visit another Data Centre Location on occasion. About you Essential Good communication skills Strong desire to learn new technologies Basic knowledge of the Internet, its structure and basic networking, which includes experience with TCP/IP networking protocol and applications Ability to troubleshoot simple technical issues quickly and effectively with minimum supervision Manage and monitor BE's ticketing system including support requests, access requests, etc. Desirable Some experience with installation and management of Server Hardware is preferable but not essential A minimum of 12-18 months experience in a Technical Support or similar role Work well in a busy team, being quick to learn and able to deal with a wide range of issues Ability to assess and prioritise faults and respond or escalate accordingly Please click on the APPLY button to send your CV and Cover Letter for this role. Candidates with experience of; Technical Support, IT Technical Support, IT Systems Engineer, IT Systems Technician, Systems Technician, IT Support Technician, Systems Administrator, IT Systems, Systems Support, 1st Line Support Engineer, Out of Hours Support, ICT Officer will also be considered for this role.

Project Co-ord/Analyst Start date - ASAP Location - predominantly remote but occasional travel to either Bristol or Chippenham Duration - 3 month rolling Rate - £325 per day inside of IR35 SC Cleared Manage a small team of analysts Competent with excel and smart sheets and able to carry out analysis using these tools Customer connected in this customer facing role Prepared to travel to Bristol, customer sites Nice to have: Be familiar with the WholeSale Line Rentals (WLR) obsolescence and migration programmes. Please send 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 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.

Biometric Developer - Remote Working Must have an active SC Clearance - Work across backend development, systems integration, automated testing and live-service support within a secure Government environment. Biometric Developer Responsibilities - Design, develop and maintain backend services using Java 21 and Maven. - Build AWS Lambda functions supporting biometric identity and matching workflows. - Develop secure APIs using AWS API Gateway. - Develop REST and SOAP web service integrations. - Process biometric requests and asynchronous transactions using AWS SQS. - Integrate applications with Oracle DB and AWS DynamoDB. - Implement authentication and authorisation using OAuth, Red Hat SSO and AWS IAM. - Create AWS SAM templates for repeatable serverless deployments. - Configure logging, monitoring and alerts through AWS CloudWatch. - Develop automated tests using JUnit 5, Mockito, Cucumber, Serenity and WireMock. - Develop supporting automation using Python and Linux shell scripting. - Investigate defects, failed transactions, integration errors and live-service incidents. - Maintain secure handling, access controls and auditability for sensitive biometric and identity data. Biometric Developer Skills and Experience - Strong commercial Java 21 development experience is essential. - Strong AWS Lambda and serverless development experience is essential. - Experience building and managing Java applications using Maven is essential. Desirables - Experience developing secure backend applications and APIs. - AWS API Gateway, SQS, IAM, SAM and CloudWatch experience. - REST and SOAP web services experience. - Oracle DB and AWS DynamoDB experience. - OAuth and Red Hat SSO knowledge. - Strong automated testing experience using Java testing frameworks. - Strong understanding of clean coding and secure software engineering. - Experience working within Agile multidisciplinary delivery teams. - Biometric, identity management or identity verification experience would be advantageous. - Government, immigration, policing, border security or national security experience would be beneficial. 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.

Fortinet Principal Engineer Farnborough / Hybrid £75,000 - £87,000 + Car Allowance + Private Healthcare + 26 Days Paid Holiday + Pension + Training & Development An excellent opportunity for an experienced Fortinet specialist to join an established infrastructure and technology services business, take ownership of complex network solutions and play a key role in technical leadership. This company delivers essential infrastructure services for enterprise and public sector customers. As the business continues to grow, they offer opportunities to work across different sectors, technologies and projects within a supportive environment. In this role, you will lead the design and delivery of secure, high-performance Fortinet SD-WAN solutions. You will define resilient, multi-site network architectures, act as the technical authority for complex issues and mentor engineers and architects. You will also support proof-of-concept builds, lab testing and technical documentation. The ideal candidate will be an experienced network and security professional with strong Fortinet SD-WAN design and delivery experience. You must hold Fortinet FCSS certification and have expert knowledge of FortiGate, FortiManager and FortiAnalyzer. An exciting role for someone looking to combine hands-on technical expertise with design ownership and mentoring, with hybrid working requiring around two days per month in Farnborough and occasional additional travel. The Role: Leading the end-to-end design and delivery of Fortinet Secure SD-WAN solutions Designing scalable, resilient network architectures for enterprise and public sector customers Acting as the Fortinet technical specialist and final escalation point for complex design and support issues Mentoring engineers and architects, driving best practice in networking, security and automation Supporting proof-of-concept builds, lab testing and technical design documentation Ensuring solutions meet customer requirements, service levels and regulatory standards The Person: Experienced network and security professional with Fortinet SD-WAN design and delivery experience Fortinet FCSS certification essential Expert knowledge of FortiGate, FortiManager and FortiAnalyzer Experience designing large-scale, resilient, multi-site networks Strong knowledge of firewalls, VPNs, segmentation and zero trust principles Confident producing high-level and low-level designs and technical documentation Excellent troubleshooting and performance optimisation skills Strong communication, stakeholder management and mentoring skills 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.

PMO DV Cleared 6-12 months Fulltime onsite in either London or Ipswich Inside IR35 · Good knowledge of the PMO Roles and Responsibities to aid coaching and support of the PMO Team. · Able to engage with a wide variety of stakeholders (at peer level and higher) to carry out the functions of the role. Maintain close liaison and strong relationships with key stakeholders in the operation of project delivery · Great attention to detail and willingness to work within a fast paced and demanding environment. · Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint skills. Microsoft Project skills also desirable but not essential. · Knowledge of Programme and Project Management, Service Management and Design (desirable). · An externally recognised qualification, such as PRINCE2 or equivalent would be desirable. · Maintain high standards of quality of work, personal conduct and punctuality at all times. Please send 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.

Senior IT Infrastructure & Systems Lead Our Client a bank, in Central London are looking for an experienced IT Infrastructure professional who is ideally looking for their next challenge in a dynamic and regulated financial services environment. We are seeking a highly skilled Senior IT Infrastructure Officer to lead the management, security, and continuous improvement of our enterprise IT infrastructure. The Senior IT Infrastructure Officer will be playing a key role in ensuring the availability, resilience, and performance of critical systems while supporting technologies across servers, networks, cloud services, cybersecurity, and business-critical financial applications. The candidate must have strong technical expertise in Windows/Linux, VMware, Microsoft 365, networking, cybersecurity, and infrastructure management who also enjoys solving complex challenges and driving operational excellence. Must have 7 years' experience in enterprise infrastructure, ideally within banking or financial services, and be passionate about delivering secure, reliable IT services.. The role will be Monday to Friday, 9:30am to 5:30pm and reporting into the Head of IT & Data. Due to the nature of the role, the individual is expected to work in our offices, 5 days per week, during their probationary period This role is totally hands-on. Role Description The Senior IT Infrastructure & Systems Lead is a full-time hybrid role based in London, with flexibility for some work-from-home arrangements. This role is responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operation, maintenance, and improvement of the company's IT infrastructure, including networks, servers, and core systems. The person in this role will lead and mentor technical staff, manage system performance and availability, and coordinate responses to incidents and service requests. Typical tasks include monitoring network and system health, implementing security measures, resolving complex technical issues, planning upgrades, and collaborating with stakeholders to align technology solutions with business needs. The role also involves vendor management, documentation of infrastructure and procedures, and contributing to IT strategy and roadmap decisions. Qualifications Candidates should possess strong skills in Network Administration and Information Technology for managing and optimizing infrastructure and systems. Candidates should possess solid Technical Support and Troubleshooting skills to diagnose, resolve, and prevent complex IT issues. Candidates should possess expertise in Network Security to implement, monitor, and improve security controls and practices. Extensive experience in leading IT infrastructure projects, including planning, implementation, and migration activities. Proven ability to manage and mentor IT teams, with strong communication and stakeholder management skills. Experience with server and cloud technologies, virtualization, backup and recovery, and IT monitoring tools. Relevant professional certifications (e.g., CompTIA Network+, CCNA, MCSE, or similar) are beneficial. Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience. Infrastructure & Systems Management · Administer, maintain, and optimize Windows and Linux server environments. · Manage VMware virtualized infrastructure (vSphere 8 and above). · Oversee enterprise backup and disaster recovery solutions using Veeam Backup & Replication. · Manage Veeam ONE monitoring and Veeam Recovery Orchestrator (VRO) environments. · Administer endpoint security and encryption solutions, including Symantec Endpoint Protection (SEP) and Symantec Endpoint Encryption (SEE). · Support endpoint DLP, SIEM, and security monitoring tools (e.g., Splunk, Tenable). · Manage patching processes using ManageEngine Patch Manager Plus. · Support Microsoft 365 services and related cloud technologies. · In depth understanding of Cyber security · Monitor system performance, capacity, availability, and infrastructure health. · Ensure compliance with IT governance, security policies, and operational standards. End-User Computing & Branch Support · Provide advanced desktop, laptop, printer, Mobile device (iOS) and branch office IT support. · Deliver AV support for meeting rooms, conferencing, presentations, and collaboration systems. · Manage OS deployment, imaging, image creation, maintenance, and software packaging. · Administer Active Directory (AD), Group Policy Objects (GPOs) and user provisioning and NTFS permissions. · Support Microsoft 365 applications including Outlook, Teams, OneDrive, and SharePoint. · Resolve technical incidents and service requests in line with agreed SLAs. Enterprise Applications & Financial Systems Support · Support and administer business-critical applications, including: · Bloomberg FXT and Refinitiv Eikon, Murex Treasury System, SWIFT Alliance Access (SAA), 1AML, SIBS, GFMS, COP · Support enterprise file synchronization and replication solutions (e.g., Syncovery, other SFTP). Networking • Configure and support Cisco switches and routers. • Administer FortiGate firewall environments. • Strong network fundamentals: DNS, DHCP, TCP/IP, LAN/WAN, Routing and connectivity troubleshooting. Monitor network performance, availability, and security posture. Security & Endpoint Management · Support vulnerability management using tools such as Tenable. · Manage security monitoring and log analysis tools (e.g., Splunk). · Perform SSL/TLS certificate lifecycle management using OpenSSL. · Create and manage CSRs, certificate chains, and private keys. · Ensure adherence to cybersecurity policies, standards, and regulatory requirements. · Support physical access control systems (e.g., Paxton) Operating Systems · Windows 11 · Windows Server 2019/2022 (or equivalent enterprise environments) · Red Hat Linux Infrastructure & Virtualization · VMware vSphere / vCenter (v8.0.3 and above) · Veeam Backup & Replication · Veeam ONE, VRO · Microsoft Office 365 · ManageEngine Patch Manager Plus · SAAS solutions · SQL Server Security · Symantec Endpoint Protection (SEP) · Symantec Endpoint Encryption (SEE) · SentinelOne – EDR/ XDR · Endpoint DLP solutions · Firewall administration · Vulnerability management tools (e.g., Tenable) · SIEM tools (e.g., Splunk) Networking · Cisco Switches and Routers · FortiGate Firewalls · LAN/WAN networking and routing Hardware & Storage · Dell PowerEdge Servers · Dell PowerVault SAN Storage Education Bachelor or Master's degree or professional qualification in relevant discipline (IT/Information Systems/Computer Science/Technology/Programming/Information Science/System Engineering/Computing) The role is based in Central London and initially will be be 5 days per week in the office. This is a 12 month FTC position. The salary for the role will be circa £70K - £75K. Do send your CV to us in Word format along with your salary and availability.

Sales Executive (IT Service Management) Reading - Hybrid (3 On-site, 2 WFH) £40,000 - £50,000 + Commission + Benefits Are you an experienced IT Service Management sales professional looking to join a global leader where you can take ownership of both new business development and account growth, build long-term relationships with enterprise clients, and play a key role in expanding a highly respected ITSM solutions portfolio? This is an exciting opportunity to join a market-leading Service Management specialist with a strong reputation for helping organisations improve their IT operations through consultancy, training, support services and technology solutions. You will play a key role in driving growth across both new and existing accounts. In this hybrid position, you will be responsible for generating new business opportunities, developing your own sales pipeline, and managing the full sales lifecycle from prospecting through to close. Alongside this, you will nurture and expand existing customer relationships, identifying opportunities for upselling and cross-selling innovative ITSM solutions. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in ITSM solution sales, strong commercial acumen, and the confidence to engage with senior stakeholders and C-level decision-makers. You will be highly motivated, results-driven, and comfortable managing both business development and account management responsibilities. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a globally recognised organisation offering an established brand, excellent earning potential through commission, and the chance to work with major enterprise customers on their Service Management transformation journeys. The Role: Drive new business acquisition through outbound sales activity and partner engagement Manage the full sales cycle from prospecting through to contract close Develop and grow existing customer accounts through upselling and cross-selling Build relationships with senior stakeholders and C-level executives Maintain accurate sales forecasting, reporting and CRM records Work closely with internal delivery teams to maximise customer success The Person: Proven track record within ITSM solution sales Minimum 3 years' B2B sales experience Strong new business development and account management experience Knowledge of ITIL, SIAM or wider IT Service Management frameworks Excellent communication, negotiation and stakeholder management skills Self-motivated, commercially focused and results-driven Reference Number: BBBH281307 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.

Job Title: Junior Technical Support Engineer Location: Enfield Salary: £27,000 - £33,000 per annum Job Type: 1-year Fixed Term Contract, with possible extension, Full Time (ROTA Day/Night Shifts & Weekends) About us BE DC Connect UK Ltd is a visionary company that plans a sustainable future. Powered by clean energy and are ready to lead the way. With expertise in developing innovative solutions for two key industries-power and digital infrastructure. BE DC Connect UK Ltd is based throughout the South East. Providing managed hosting, colocation and network services. Which offers secure, agile, scalable and robust hosting solutions to clients in varying sectors & countries. From our securely operated facilities around the South East, including London, UK we are able to provide services ranging from Virtual Instances & Dedicated Servers to managed multi-server clusters, secure cages or private suites complimented by 24/7 onsite staff and premium carrier neutral transit. About the role We currently have vacancies for Junior Technical Support Engineers at a salary ranging £27,000 - £33,000p.a. dependant on experience, knowledge and capabilities. The ideal candidate should be a team player with excellent communication, interpersonal and organizational skills in order to deal with tasks consummate with the position. It is imperative that candidates have good spoken and written English. The role will be based on shift rotas five days out of seven and will be primarily night and weekend shifts, you will be permanently based at our Enfield (North London) Data Centre location and may be requested to visit another Data Centre Location on occasion. About you Essential Good communication skills Strong desire to learn new technologies Basic knowledge of the Internet, its structure and basic networking, which includes experience with TCP/IP networking protocol and applications Ability to troubleshoot simple technical issues quickly and effectively with minimum supervision Manage and monitor BE's ticketing system including support requests, access requests, etc. Desirable Some experience with installation and management of Server Hardware is preferable but not essential A minimum of 12-18 months experience in a Technical Support or similar role Work well in a busy team, being quick to learn and able to deal with a wide range of issues Ability to assess and prioritise faults and respond or escalate accordingly Please click on the APPLY button to send your CV and Cover Letter for this role. Candidates with experience of; Technical Support, IT Technical Support, IT Systems Engineer, IT Systems Technician, Systems Technician, IT Support Technician, Systems Administrator, IT Systems, Systems Support, 1st Line Support Engineer, Out of Hours Support, ICT Officer will also be considered for this role.

Senior IT Infrastructure & Systems Lead Our Client a bank, in Central London are looking for an experienced IT Infrastructure professional who is ideally looking for their next challenge in a dynamic and regulated financial services environment. We are seeking a highly skilled Senior IT Infrastructure Officer to lead the management, security, and continuous improvement of our enterprise IT infrastructure. The Senior IT Infrastructure Officer will be playing a key role in ensuring the availability, resilience, and performance of critical systems while supporting technologies across servers, networks, cloud services, cybersecurity, and business-critical financial applications. The candidate must have strong technical expertise in Windows/Linux, VMware, Microsoft 365, networking, cybersecurity, and infrastructure management who also enjoys solving complex challenges and driving operational excellence. Must have 7 years' experience in enterprise infrastructure, ideally within banking or financial services, and be passionate about delivering secure, reliable IT services.. The role will be Monday to Friday, 9:30am to 5:30pm and reporting into the Head of IT & Data. Due to the nature of the role, the individual is expected to work in our offices, 5 days per week, during their probationary period This role is totally hands-on. Role Description The Senior IT Infrastructure & Systems Lead is a full-time hybrid role based in London, with flexibility for some work-from-home arrangements. This role is responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operation, maintenance, and improvement of the company's IT infrastructure, including networks, servers, and core systems. The person in this role will lead and mentor technical staff, manage system performance and availability, and coordinate responses to incidents and service requests. Typical tasks include monitoring network and system health, implementing security measures, resolving complex technical issues, planning upgrades, and collaborating with stakeholders to align technology solutions with business needs. The role also involves vendor management, documentation of infrastructure and procedures, and contributing to IT strategy and roadmap decisions. Qualifications Candidates should possess strong skills in Network Administration and Information Technology for managing and optimizing infrastructure and systems. Candidates should possess solid Technical Support and Troubleshooting skills to diagnose, resolve, and prevent complex IT issues. Candidates should possess expertise in Network Security to implement, monitor, and improve security controls and practices. Extensive experience in leading IT infrastructure projects, including planning, implementation, and migration activities. Proven ability to manage and mentor IT teams, with strong communication and stakeholder management skills. Experience with server and cloud technologies, virtualization, backup and recovery, and IT monitoring tools. Relevant professional certifications (e.g., CompTIA Network+, CCNA, MCSE, or similar) are beneficial. Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience. Infrastructure & Systems Management · Administer, maintain, and optimize Windows and Linux server environments. · Manage VMware virtualized infrastructure (vSphere 8 and above). · Oversee enterprise backup and disaster recovery solutions using Veeam Backup & Replication. · Manage Veeam ONE monitoring and Veeam Recovery Orchestrator (VRO) environments. · Administer endpoint security and encryption solutions, including Symantec Endpoint Protection (SEP) and Symantec Endpoint Encryption (SEE). · Support endpoint DLP, SIEM, and security monitoring tools (e.g., Splunk, Tenable). · Manage patching processes using ManageEngine Patch Manager Plus. · Support Microsoft 365 services and related cloud technologies. · In depth understanding of Cyber security · Monitor system performance, capacity, availability, and infrastructure health. · Ensure compliance with IT governance, security policies, and operational standards. End-User Computing & Branch Support · Provide advanced desktop, laptop, printer, Mobile device (iOS) and branch office IT support. · Deliver AV support for meeting rooms, conferencing, presentations, and collaboration systems. · Manage OS deployment, imaging, image creation, maintenance, and software packaging. · Administer Active Directory (AD), Group Policy Objects (GPOs) and user provisioning and NTFS permissions. · Support Microsoft 365 applications including Outlook, Teams, OneDrive, and SharePoint. · Resolve technical incidents and service requests in line with agreed SLAs. Enterprise Applications & Financial Systems Support · Support and administer business-critical applications, including: · Bloomberg FXT and Refinitiv Eikon, Murex Treasury System, SWIFT Alliance Access (SAA), 1AML, SIBS, GFMS, COP · Support enterprise file synchronization and replication solutions (e.g., Syncovery, other SFTP). Networking • Configure and support Cisco switches and routers. • Administer FortiGate firewall environments. • Strong network fundamentals: DNS, DHCP, TCP/IP, LAN/WAN, Routing and connectivity troubleshooting. Monitor network performance, availability, and security posture. Security & Endpoint Management · Support vulnerability management using tools such as Tenable. · Manage security monitoring and log analysis tools (e.g., Splunk). · Perform SSL/TLS certificate lifecycle management using OpenSSL. · Create and manage CSRs, certificate chains, and private keys. · Ensure adherence to cybersecurity policies, standards, and regulatory requirements. · Support physical access control systems (e.g., Paxton) Operating Systems · Windows 11 · Windows Server 2019/2022 (or equivalent enterprise environments) · Red Hat Linux Infrastructure & Virtualization · VMware vSphere / vCenter (v8.0.3 and above) · Veeam Backup & Replication · Veeam ONE, VRO · Microsoft Office 365 · ManageEngine Patch Manager Plus · SAAS solutions · SQL Server Security · Symantec Endpoint Protection (SEP) · Symantec Endpoint Encryption (SEE) · SentinelOne – EDR/ XDR · Endpoint DLP solutions · Firewall administration · Vulnerability management tools (e.g., Tenable) · SIEM tools (e.g., Splunk) Networking · Cisco Switches and Routers · FortiGate Firewalls · LAN/WAN networking and routing Hardware & Storage · Dell PowerEdge Servers · Dell PowerVault SAN Storage Education Bachelor or Master's degree or professional qualification in relevant discipline (IT/Information Systems/Computer Science/Technology/Programming/Information Science/System Engineering/Computing) The role is based in Central London and initially will be be 5 days per week in the office. This is a 12 month FTC position. The salary for the role will be circa £70K - £75K. Do send your CV to us in Word format along with your salary and availability.

Job Title: CA Engineer (Java Skills / Tech Lead) Location: London - Hybrid Contract: 6 months, with possibility of extension Clearance: SC Cleared or eligible to obtain SC clearance We are currently recruiting for an experienced CA Engineer / Java Technical Lead to support a major technology programme based in London. The successful candidate will provide strong technical leadership across the design, development and delivery of scalable applications and services. The role requires excellent hands-on Java engineering capability alongside experience working with Kafka, Kubernetes and Python. Key Responsibilities * Provide technical leadership across software engineering and application delivery. * Lead the design and development of scalable, secure and resilient Java-based solutions. * Provide technical direction and guidance to engineers within the delivery team. * Develop and support event-driven and streaming solutions using Apache Kafka. * Deploy and maintain applications within Kubernetes environments. * Develop supporting services, automation and integration components using Python. * Work closely with architects, engineers, DevOps teams and other technical stakeholders. * Translate technical and business requirements into robust engineering solutions. * Review code, designs and technical approaches to ensure quality and consistency. * Support technical decision-making and contribute to engineering standards and best practices. * Troubleshoot complex application, integration and infrastructure issues. * Support the delivery of solutions through development, testing, deployment and production. * Ensure technical solutions meet appropriate security, performance, resilience and scalability requirements. * Mentor and support other engineers where required. * Maintain clear and accurate technical documentation. Essential Skills & Experience Candidates should have strong commercial experience across the following: * Java - strong hands-on development experience. * Proven experience operating as a Technical Lead, Lead Engineer or Senior Java Engineer. * Apache Kafka - experience developing or supporting messaging, streaming or event-driven architectures. * Kubernetes - experience deploying and supporting containerised applications. * Python - experience developing applications, services, automation or supporting tooling. * Strong software engineering and application design principles. * Experience working with distributed systems and microservice architectures. * Experience leading technical delivery within complex environments. * Strong understanding of scalable and resilient application design. * Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving capability. * Experience providing technical guidance and mentoring to engineering teams. * Strong communication and stakeholder-management skills. * Experience working within Agile or multidisciplinary delivery teams. Desirable Experience Experience in the following would be advantageous: * Cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure or GCP. * Docker and containerised environments. * CI/CD pipelines and automated deployment. * REST APIs and microservices. * SQL or NoSQL databases. * Infrastructure-as-Code and DevOps tooling. * Real-time data processing and event-driven architecture. * Enterprise-scale transformation programmes. * Government or public-sector 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 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.

Job title: DevOps Engineer Location: Glasgow or Northampton (Hybrid) Contract Length: 12 Months Day Rate: £336 per day IR35 Status: Inside IR35 Sector: Financial Services Overview We are seeking an experienced DevOps Engineer with AWS/.NET/C# expertise to join a leading Financial Services organisation. This role sits within an operational engineering team focused on reliability, automation, cloud infrastructure, and platform support. The position combines elements of Site Reliability Engineering (SRE), DevOps, and software development, requiring a strong AWS background alongside the ability to contribute to C# development activities. The successful candidate will work closely with development, infrastructure, and support teams to enhance platform stability, automate processes, and improve operational efficiency across cloud-based environments. Key Responsibilities * Support and enhance AWS-hosted applications and infrastructure. * Drive DevOps best practices, including CI/CD automation and Infrastructure as Code. * Contribute to Site Reliability Engineering initiatives, focusing on system resilience, monitoring, and performance. * Develop and maintain tools, services, and automation solutions using C#/.NET. * Troubleshoot production issues and identify opportunities for operational improvement. * Work collaboratively with development teams to ensure reliable and scalable deployments. * Implement monitoring, alerting, and observability solutions across cloud environments. * Participate in incident management and root cause analysis activities. Essential Skills & Experience * Strong commercial experience with AWS Cloud technologies. * Proven background in DevOps engineering and automation. * Experience with CI/CD pipelines and Infrastructure as Code. * Hands-on experience with C#/.NET development. * Understanding of Site Reliability Engineering (SRE) principles and practices. * Experience supporting production environments and resolving complex technical issues. * Minimum 5 years' recent, relevant industry experience. Desirable Skills * Experience within Financial Services environments. * Knowledge of cloud security and governance best practices. * Experience with containerisation technologies and orchestration platforms. * Familiarity with monitoring and observability tooling. Ideal Candidate You will be a technically strong AWS and DevOps professional with a passion for operational excellence and automation. While strong C# skills are preferred, candidates with exceptional AWS and DevOps expertise and some .NET development experience will also be considered. This is an excellent opportunity to join a high-performing engineering team working on critical cloud platforms within a complex Financial Services environment. 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.

Software Architect - - C#/.NET, Azure & Distributed SystemsThe OpportunityAn exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Software Architect to play a key role in the development and evolution of a market-leading Warehouse Control System platform. This position will suit a hands-on architect who enjoys working across the full software lifecycle, from solution design and architecture through to technical leadership, customer engagement and delivery. You'll help shape the future direction of a highly scalable warehouse automation platform used within complex distribution, logistics and fulfilment environments. Working closely with software engineering teams, automation specialists and customers, you will drive architectural decisions, define best practices and ensure the platform remains modern, scalable and capable of supporting increasingly sophisticated automation technologies. Key ResponsibilitiesOwn and define application, integration, deployment and data architecture across the WCS platform. Design scalable, resilient and maintainable software solutions using modern Microsoft technologies. Collaborate with engineering teams to establish architectural standards, development frameworks and technical governance. Lead design reviews and provide technical guidance throughout the software delivery lifecycle. Support integration of Warehouse Control Systems with WMS, ERP, robotics, conveyors, automated storage systems and third-party platforms. Work with customers and internal stakeholders to understand requirements and translate business needs into technical solutions. Provide architectural support during Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT), Site Acceptance Testing (SAT), commissioning and customer deployments. Mentor developers and act as a technical leader across multiple project teams. Evaluate emerging technologies and recommend improvements to architecture, tooling and engineering practices. Contribute to technical roadmaps and longer-term platform strategy. Required ExperienceStrong commercial experience as a Software Architect, Technical Architect, Solutions Architect or Senior Technical Lead. Extensive C# and .NET development experience. Strong understanding of modern software architecture principles and design patterns. Experience designing and delivering enterprise-scale distributed systems. Proven experience with API design, systems integration and service-oriented architectures. Experience working with microservices, event-driven systems and messaging technologies. Strong SQL database design and optimisation experience. Experience working within cloud-hosted environments such as Azure and/or AWS. Experience with containerisation technologies including Docker. Excellent stakeholder management and customer-facing communication skills. Ability to engage with both technical and non-technical audiences. Previous experience mentoring engineers and driving technical best practice. Desirable ExperienceWarehouse Control Systems (WCS). Warehouse Management Systems (WMS). Logistics, fulfilment, supply chain or warehouse automation environments. Blazor development experience. Kubernetes. Messaging platforms such as Kafka or RabbitMQ. Robotics, conveyor systems, PLC integration or material handling equipment. CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices. Personal AttributesHands-on and technically credible. Passionate about software engineering and modern architecture. Strong problem-solving and analytical skills. Able to balance strategic thinking with practical delivery. Comfortable working within fast-moving project environments. Collaborative approach with the ability to influence technical direction. Continuous learner who keeps pace with modern engineering practices and emerging technologies. What's On OfferFully remote working. Opportunity to shape the technical direction of a market-leading software platform. Exposure to large-scale automation and logistics technology projects. Career progression within a growing engineering function. Collaborative environment focused on innovation and technical excellence. Competitive salary and benefits package. This is an excellent opportunity for a Software Architect looking to combine hands-on technical expertise, modern cloud technologies and real-world operational systems within a business delivering critical software solutions to complex automation environments. To find out more about Computer Futures please visit Computer Futures, 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

Java Developer with SQL Server – Central London Our Client is looking to recruit a seasoned professional with 5 plus years experience in developing with Java as a backend Developer with SQL Server. You will have a good understanding of Data Structures and Algorithms. In addition to the Java and SQL Server development skills you should working knowledge of Spring, working with large code base, SQL, Unix etc. In addition you will have solid problem solving and algorithm skills. Excellent communication skills both spoken and written. This is a 6 months assignment based in Central London. The rate is negotiable. Please send your CV in Word format along with daily rate and availability.

Site Reliability Engineer with Python Our Client looking to bring on a site reliability engineer to help deploy, manage, troubleshoot, and enhance our complex cloud-based set of internal tools and externally managed services for a variety of users across our wide-ranging organization. You will have at least 7 to 10 years hands-on expertise working as a Site Reliability Engineer. You will work closely with IT, product, and engineering to extend and maintain this set of tools and services and to help debug and resolve problems. In addition, the ideal candidate will proactively look for system weaknesses and find ways to resolve them before they can cause production issues via monitoring and data we aggregate through various tools within our organization's IT & DevOps toolkit. Responsibilities ●Keep our suite of internal apps and services up and running or getting it back up and running quickly if a failure were to occur ●Be the technical point person of operational responsibility for two core platforms (one mobile and one web application) i.e. engaging as appropriate upon escalations from the IT support group whether it be problem solving, addressing production issues, enhancing features etc. - collaborating with engineers and others as needed ●Work closely with internal partners and teams as well as external vendors to ensure that we ship software that meets our code quality, security and performance requirements ●Write, update, and use our documentation, including runbooks and/or playbooks ●Help automate existing or build new internal workflows including ongoing infrastructure needs, testing, failover mitigations, and more ●Debug complex problems across our entire web and mobile application stack and advise key stakeholders on solutions, as well as implement said solutions if appropriate. ●Further our internal CI/CD processes to improve release cadence and developer experience ●Participate in the daily / weekly software development process (standups, sprint planning, retros, issue tracking, etc.) ●Actively lead any critical issue post-mortem processes, including coordination of any meetings and further steps to take Qualifications ●7+ years experience with software engineering, software development, and/or system operations ●Experience debugging complex problems and implementing timely cost-effective solutions ●Experience designing, building, and operating large-scale production systems ●Deep knowledge of Python is preferred, though other languages like Java, Go, Rust, or similar will also be heavily considered ●Experience using source control (Git, GitHub) and feature branching strategies ●Experience with a variety of open-source databases (MySQL, Postgres, Redis, etc.) ●Experience with DevOps engineering and working with container orchestration, such as with Docker or Kubernetes ●Experience with log monitoring and observability via platforms like Sumologic or Cloudwatch ●Experience automating infrastructure, testing, and deployments using tools like CircleCI Configuration management tooling and infrastructure as code knowledge is preferred but not required ●Experience working with AWS services, with knowledge of Azure / Google ecosystems helpful but not required ●Strong familiarity with general modern web and mobile application development, including hands-on experience working with JavaScript (Typescript preferred) and Python stacks ●Cross functional team collaboration experience, especially working with engineers and user experience / product designers, as well as external stakeholders ●Strong skills for weighing and managing scope, risk, quality and timelines ●Strong focus on quality, security, performance, and end user experience This is an exciting position with an exciting organisation based in Central London and New York. The position can be London or New York based. The salary for this position will be circa £80K - £100K. Do send your CV to us in Word format along with your salary and notice period.

Lead contract management and negotiation and statements of work in preparation for governance approval. Collaborate with internal teams to achieve strategic goals. Engage with L&C for support to manage delays to delivery. Maintain contract documentation and ensure compliance with governance policies. Create and manage templates for SOWs, change orders, and other agreements. Support BAU contract management activities. Deliver contractually required reporting and participate in customer meetings. Stay current on IT law, data protection (e.g., GDPR) , and commercial legislation. Support and develop members of the Contract Management team. Act in accordance with Legal and Commercial guidance. Ensure any contractual document (contract change or extension, relief or delay notice, or contract proposal) is reviewed and approved by the Legal & Commercial team in accordance with DOFA requirements. Engage support from and liaise closely with the Legal & Commercial team at the early stage of new contract or contract extension negotiations in order to agree negotiation strategy and key legal issues. Engage support Legal & Commercial during contract delivery regarding any contractual dispute or delay. 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.