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Join DWP Digital as an Operations Resilience Manager and help keep our vital services stable, secure, and ready for anything. You'll lead on service continuity and capacity planning, working across teams to spot risks, shape recovery plans, and keep performance aligned with business needs. From forecasting threats to coordinating incident response, your insight will drive smarter decisions and faster recoveries on services that matter to 100,000 colleagues and millions of customers. Pay up to £45,081, plus 28.9% employer pension contributions, hybrid working with 60% home working, flexible hours, and great work life balance. DWP. Digital with Purpose. DWP is the UK's largest government department. We help people into work, and make payments worth over £195bn a year to support some of the most vulnerable people in our society. We are looking for a IT Service Continuity Manager to join our community of tech experts in DWP Digital. We're driving a once-in-a-generation transformation of government services. We're using fresh ideas and leading-edge technologies to build and maintain innovative, scalable and user-centric digital solutions that will be used by nearly every person in the UK, at key moments in their lives. The scale of what we do is extraordinary, and our purpose is unique. We'd love you to join us. Delivery. Work. Projects. As an Operations Resilience Manager in DWP Digital, you'll play a vital role in making sure our live digital services stay stable, secure, and responsive, no matter what challenges come our way. You'll lead on IT Service Continuity Management and Capacity & Performance processes, helping to prevent or minimise disruption caused by service loss or disaster. That means working across technical teams and stakeholders to identify risks, develop recovery plans, and ensure our capacity aligns with business needs. In this role, you'll use your enterprise-level IT expertise to analyse trends, forecast threats, and maintain dashboards and reporting tools that support data-driven decision-making. You'll also advise on disaster recovery, data recovery testing, and capacity planning, tailoring solutions to meet the needs of individual services. You'll be a key voice in resilience conversations, working with Business Service Owners to review plans, manage action points, and drive improvements. And when incidents do happen, you'll help coordinate recovery efforts to minimise impact and restore services quickly and safely. What skills, knowledge and experience will you need? Service Management - You've applied and overseen service management processes that align with industry standards and best practice, making sure services run smoothly and reliably. Risk & Recovery - You understand threat vectors and service risks, and you've planned and delivered disaster recovery exercises across a range of platforms, ensuring resilience when it matters most. Enterprise Infrastructure - You've got strong knowledge of enterprise IT systems and applications, including how to maintain and recover large, integrated environments monitored by multiple tools. Leadership & Communication - You've led teams and communicated effectively across different levels, whether working with suppliers, customers, or internal teams, using a range of engagement strategies to keep everyone aligned. Service Operations Expertise - You're ITIL4 certified (or have equivalent experience) across key service functions like Event, Incident, Problem, Change, Release, Capacity, Availability, and Continual Service Improvement. Details. Wages. Perks. You'll join us in one of our brilliant digital hubs in Manchester or Blackpool, whichever is most convenient for you. We also have all the tools and tech we need to enable our people to work and collaborate flexibly. We work a hybrid model - you'll be in the office about 40% of the time, and 60% home working. We offer competitive pay of up to £45,081. You'll also get a brilliant civil service pension with employer contributions worth over 28.9%, and a generous leave package starting at 26 days. You can also take up to 3 extra days off a month on flexi-time. We have a broad benefits package built around your work-life balance which includes: An award-winning environment and culture: Employer of the Year 2023 (Women In IT Awards), Founders Award for Outstanding Digital Leadership 2023 (Digital 100) Flexible working including flexible hours and family-friendly policies Time off volunteering and charitable giving Bring your authentic self to work with 'I Can Be Me in DWP' Discounts and savings on shopping, fun days out and more Interest-free loans to buy a bike or a season ticket, so it's even easier for you to get to work and start making a difference Sports and social activities Professional development, coaching, mentoring and career progression opportunities. CLICK APPLY for more information and to start your application.

Looking for a experienced Cyber Security and Information Assurance Manager to lead the development and implementation of cyber security strategies for our programme. This role will focus on Operational Technology (OT) systems and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements. Key Responsibilities * Lead the cyber security strategy for OT systems design within the SMR programme, including ICS, SCADA, and other safety/security -critical systems. * Ensure compliance with relevant nuclear and cyber security standards, including: o IEC 62443 (Industrial Automation and Control Systems Security) o ISO/IEC 27001 (Information Security Management) o NCSC guidance and UK Cyber Essentials o ONR Security Assessment Principles (SyAPs) * Develop and maintain the Information Assurance Framework for the project. * Collaborate with engineering, IT, and regulatory teams to integrate security into system design and delivery. * Conduct risk assessments, threat modelling, and vulnerability analysis for OT/IT environments. * Oversee incident response planning and cyber resilience testing. * Oversea Systems Integration and Testing * Manage relationships with external vendors, regulators, and stakeholders. * Provide leadership and mentoring to cyber security personnel within the division. Required Qualifications and Experience * Proven experience in cyber security management within critical infrastructure or nuclear environments. * Strong expertise in Operational Technology (OT) and industrial control systems. * In-depth knowledge of relevant codes, standards, and regulatory frameworks. * Experience with secure system design, implementation, and lifecycle management. * Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills. * Relevant certifications (e.g., CISSP, CISM, GICSP, ISO 27001 Lead Implementer) are highly desirable. * Degree in Cyber Security, Information Assurance, Engineering, or a related field. LA International is a HMG approved ICT Recruitment and Project Solutions Consultancy, operating globally from the largest single site in the UK as an IT Consultancy or as an Employment Business & Agency depending upon the precise nature of the work, for security cleared jobs or non-clearance vacancies, LA International welcome applications from all sections of the community and from people with diverse experience and backgrounds. Award Winning LA International, winner of the Recruiter Awards for Excellence, Best IT Recruitment Company, Best Public Sector Recruitment Company and overall Gold Award winner, has now secured the most prestigious business award that any business can receive, The Queens Award for Enterprise: International Trade, for the second consecutive period.

Join DWP Digital as an Operations Resilience Manager and help keep our vital services stable, secure, and ready for anything. You'll lead on service continuity and capacity planning, working across teams to spot risks, shape recovery plans, and keep performance aligned with business needs. From forecasting threats to coordinating incident response, your insight will drive smarter decisions and faster recoveries on services that matter to 100,000 colleagues and millions of customers. Pay up to £45,081, plus 28.9% employer pension contributions, hybrid working with 60% home working, flexible hours, and great work life balance. DWP. Digital with Purpose. DWP is the UK's largest government department. We help people into work, and make payments worth over £195bn a year to support some of the most vulnerable people in our society. We are looking for a IT Service Continuity Manager to join our community of tech experts in DWP Digital. We're driving a once-in-a-generation transformation of government services. We're using fresh ideas and leading-edge technologies to build and maintain innovative, scalable and user-centric digital solutions that will be used by nearly every person in the UK, at key moments in their lives. The scale of what we do is extraordinary, and our purpose is unique. We'd love you to join us. Delivery. Work. Projects. As an Operations Resilience Manager in DWP Digital, you'll play a vital role in making sure our live digital services stay stable, secure, and responsive, no matter what challenges come our way. You'll lead on IT Service Continuity Management and Capacity & Performance processes, helping to prevent or minimise disruption caused by service loss or disaster. That means working across technical teams and stakeholders to identify risks, develop recovery plans, and ensure our capacity aligns with business needs. In this role, you'll use your enterprise-level IT expertise to analyse trends, forecast threats, and maintain dashboards and reporting tools that support data-driven decision-making. You'll also advise on disaster recovery, data recovery testing, and capacity planning, tailoring solutions to meet the needs of individual services. You'll be a key voice in resilience conversations, working with Business Service Owners to review plans, manage action points, and drive improvements. And when incidents do happen, you'll help coordinate recovery efforts to minimise impact and restore services quickly and safely. What skills, knowledge and experience will you need? Service Management - You've applied and overseen service management processes that align with industry standards and best practice, making sure services run smoothly and reliably. Risk & Recovery - You understand threat vectors and service risks, and you've planned and delivered disaster recovery exercises across a range of platforms, ensuring resilience when it matters most. Enterprise Infrastructure - You've got strong knowledge of enterprise IT systems and applications, including how to maintain and recover large, integrated environments monitored by multiple tools. Leadership & Communication - You've led teams and communicated effectively across different levels, whether working with suppliers, customers, or internal teams, using a range of engagement strategies to keep everyone aligned. Service Operations Expertise - You're ITIL4 certified (or have equivalent experience) across key service functions like Event, Incident, Problem, Change, Release, Capacity, Availability, and Continual Service Improvement. Details. Wages. Perks. You'll join us in one of our brilliant digital hubs in Manchester or Blackpool, whichever is most convenient for you. We also have all the tools and tech we need to enable our people to work and collaborate flexibly. We work a hybrid model - you'll be in the office about 40% of the time, and 60% home working. We offer competitive pay of up to £45,081. You'll also get a brilliant civil service pension with employer contributions worth over 28.9%, and a generous leave package starting at 26 days. You can also take up to 3 extra days off a month on flexi-time. We have a broad benefits package built around your work-life balance which includes: An award-winning environment and culture: Employer of the Year 2023 (Women In IT Awards), Founders Award for Outstanding Digital Leadership 2023 (Digital 100) Flexible working including flexible hours and family-friendly policies Time off volunteering and charitable giving Bring your authentic self to work with 'I Can Be Me in DWP' Discounts and savings on shopping, fun days out and more Interest-free loans to buy a bike or a season ticket, so it's even easier for you to get to work and start making a difference Sports and social activities Professional development, coaching, mentoring and career progression opportunities. CLICK APPLY for more information and to start your application.

Job title: Assistant Manufacturing Systems Engineer Location: Rochester Salary: Up to 34k per annum What you'll be doing: Performing Operational Technology (OT) cyber assessments for a range of manufacturing equipment Working with development teams & suppliers to ensure new manufacturing equipment complies with company cyber standards Reporting of OT cyber status to IT management & Company working groups Increasing awareness of cyber security considerations by briefing staff on OT security Troubleshooting and resolve any OT issues that arise in the manufacturing environment, ensuring minimal disruption to production and engaging support services when required Analysis of OT cyber assessments & implementing software updates and patches for manufacturing systems, ensuring they are up to date and functioning properly Assisting in the implementation of new OT projects and initiatives to improve manufacturing efficiency and productivity Your skills and experiences: Essential An appreciation of cyber threats in the context of OT - how threats might impact OT equipment Understanding of IT & OT security and methodologies, principles, technologies and techniques Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate with both manufacturing and OT/IT professionals Desirable ISC2 certificate in cyber security Experience in computers, networks, and programming skills Desire to develop in a cyber security role Benefits: As well as a competitive pension scheme, BAE Systems also offers employee share plans, an extensive range of flexible discounted health, wellbeing and lifestyle benefits, including a green car scheme, private health plans and shopping discounts - you may also be eligible for an annual incentive. The Manufacturing Systems Team: As a Manufacturing Systems Engineer, you will be pivotal in linking Engineering, Manufacturing, Information Management Technology (IMT) and Operational Technology (OT). Working closely with stakeholders across Manufacturing you will drive a data driven culture and optimise the user experience across our applications to bring business benefits. With major IT programmes currently running to upgrade our PDM, MES & ERP systems, now is a great time to develop your career as a key member of the Rochester Manufacturing Systems Engineering team. Why BAE Systems? This is a place where you'll be able to make a real difference. You'll be part of an inclusive culture that values diversity of thought, rewards integrity, and merit, and where you'll be empowered to fulfil your potential. We welcome people from all backgrounds and want to make sure that our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible. If you have a disability or health condition (for example dyslexia, autism, an anxiety disorder etc.) that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, please speak to your recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments. Please be aware that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors such as your nationality, any nationalities you may have previously held, and your place of birth can restrict the roles you are eligible to perform within the organisation. All applicants must as a minimum achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting where applicants must typically have 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK depending on the vetting level required for the role, to allow for meaningful security vetting checks. Closing Date: 29th August 2025 We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

***SC Cleared*** SOC Architect 3 Month contract initially + Great scope for extension Based: 2 days p/w onsite maximum = Bristol Rate: £550 - £810 p/d (via Umbrella company) We have a great opportunity with a world leading organisation where you will be provided with all of the support and development to succeed. A progressive organisation where you can really make a difference. We have a great opportunity for a SOC Architect to join the team. The successful candidate will lead the development and delivery of a high-level design for a SOC, including associated tooling (e.g. SIEM solution) to support a multi-vendor cloud based back office implementation Key Skills & Experience: Industry best practice for SOC service and solution design. Working with organisations with heightened threat response requirements (e.g. UK Defence & Central Government) Evaluation and selection of security tools that meet the organisations SOC requirements. High Level Design of security infrastructure and tools to support a SOC's mission of monitoring, detecting, analysing, and responding to cyber threats. Knowledge of the following policies and process (required): NIST NCSC SOC Guidance NCSC CAF (CNI) (nice to have): MoD JSP 440 MoD JSP 503 MoD JSP 45 This is an excellent opportunity on a great project of work, If you are looking for your next exciting opportunity, apply now for your CV to reach me directly, we will respond as soon as possible. Due to the nature and urgency of this post, candidates holding or who have held high level security clearance in the past are most welcome to apply. Please note successful applicants will be required to be security cleared prior to appointment which can take up to a minimum 10 weeks. LA International is a HMG approved ICT Recruitment and Project Solutions Consultancy, operating globally from the largest single site in the UK as an IT Consultancy or as an Employment Business & Agency depending upon the precise nature of the work, for security cleared jobs or non-clearance vacancies, LA International welcome applications from all sections of the community and from people with diverse experience and backgrounds. Award Winning LA International, winner of the Recruiter Awards for Excellence, Best IT Recruitment Company, Best Public Sector Recruitment Company and overall Gold Award winner, has now secured the most prestigious business award that any business can receive, The Queens Award for Enterprise: International Trade, for the second consecutive period.

IT Technology Planning & Governance Manager with Enterprise Architect Solutions Our Client is a leading company in the UK who are looking to recruit a candidate with at least 10 years expertise in IT technology and governance planning with Enterprise Architect Solutions experience. The role is Technology Planning Manager where you be responsible for the ongoing development and maintenance of the technology alignment roadmap for Corporate working closely with senior stakeholders, systems owners and 3 parties to deliver innovation. Lead day-to-day support and management of the core business Applications Portfolio lifecycle including but not limited to Finance, Legal, Property, Pensions, Treasury, HR, Business Development, Payroll and our Corporate Intranet ensuring that delivery of change is fit for purpose, of high quality, reliable and secure. Role Responsibilities Drive customer-centricity and stakeholder engagement, work closely with Corp functions to align application roadmaps with the combined Corp IT / SSC annual technology plans and dependencies. Work with senior stakeholders to build, document and map business capability to solution architecture across the Corp. Take ownership and develop a technology roadmap that meets the application requirements of the Corp to support the wider Company businesses. Evaluate the potential impacts of application workloads moving to cloud, notwithstanding the threats and opportunities for Corp functions. Shape, create and present business cases for high level initiatives, seek approval, funding and prioritisation with senior stakeholders. Understand the capital allocation requirement across the Corp functions plus the overall impact of application change on the operational expenditure budget. Align technology roadmaps and annual budget planning, use as the foundation for reporting on the state of the Corp Application portfolio. Provide technical leadership for Corp initiatives engaging across the Company where corporate applications service the wider businesses. Solve complex business problems with process and technology that cut across Corp group such as Identity and Access Management. Document and review IT standards, procedures and policies to ensure compliance with legal and regulatory requirements. Liaise with internal and external audit teams. Develop and adapt innovation tools and processes to drive operational excellence within Corp IT. Establish and maintain a consistent and integrated approach to information security and data protection governance in line with audit requirements. Create alignment on how to utilise governance forums such as User Experience and Architecture to improve services delivered to Corp functions. Manage solution architects, contractors, 3 Parties and business analyst in the future. Experience Required Significant and relevant progressive IT experience Experience of being in a practical solution planning and technical architecture design role is essential e.g. SaaS, Identity and Access Management Good understanding of emerging and innovative technologies, how to shape, deliver and leverage those technologies Experience of architecture business capability mapping, data management governance, technology roadmaps and project delivery lifecycle processes. Experience of ensuring compliance between corporate business application roadmaps and IT roadmaps. Experience of working within an ITIL service management environment with strong knowledge of business systems or applications within a corporate environment. Ability to deal with and manage conflicts whilst building successful business relationships across a range of stakeholder groups both internal and external to the organisation. Proven leadership skills, setting objectives and ensuring delivery of services to target Proven contract management, supplier management, procurement, and vendor selection experience Experience of systems such as Microsoft Office 365, Dynamics 365, SAP Success Factors, Treasury Openlink Findur, CMS, BACs Payment Platforms, Microsoft Power BI, Integration/ETL, Azure Active Directory Single Sign On and other bespoke applications Experience in executing business continuity planning and IT DRP Creating solution and technical application architectures, IT standards and policies Day-to-Day management of the Application Portfolio, its currency, dependencies and risk Technical lead on major system changes and upgrades Responsible for the development and management of Solution Architects, Business Analyst and contract resources Provide support to Corporate functions and wider businesses to enable them to optimise their use of corporate applications Vendor Management and selection (RFIs / RFP support) The Client is based in Central London. The salary for this role will be in the range of £90K - £110K + Benefits. Please do send your CV to us in Word format along with your salary and availability.

Technology Planning and Governance Manager Be responsible for the ongoing development and maintenance of the technology alignment roadmap for Corporate working closely with senior stakeholders, systems owners and 3 parties to deliver innovation. Lead day-to-day support and management of the core business Applications Portfolio lifecycle including but not limited to Finance, Legal, Property, Pensions, Treasury, HR, Business Development, Payroll and our Corporate Intranet ensuring that delivery of change is fit for purpose, of high quality, reliable and secure. Role Responsibilities Drive customer-centricity and stakeholder engagement, work closely with Corp functions to align application roadmaps with the combined Corp IT / SSC annual technology plans and dependencies. Work with senior stakeholders to build, document and map business capability to solution architecture across the Corp. Take ownership and develop a technology roadmap that meets the application requirements of the Corp to support the wider Company businesses. Evaluate the potential impacts of application workloads moving to cloud, notwithstanding the threats and opportunities for Corp functions. Shape, create and present business cases for high level initiatives, seek approval, funding and prioritisation with senior stakeholders. Understand the capital allocation requirement across the Corp functions plus the overall impact of application change on the operational expenditure budget. Align technology roadmaps and annual budget planning, use as the foundation for reporting on the state of the Corp Application portfolio. Provide technical leadership for Corp initiatives engaging across the Company where corporate applications service the wider businesses. Solve complex business problems with process and technology that cut across Corp group such as Identity and Access Management. Document and review IT standards, procedures and policies to ensure compliance with legal and regulatory requirements. Liaise with internal and external audit teams. Develop and adapt innovation tools and processes to drive operational excellence within Corp IT. Establish and maintain a consistent and integrated approach to information security and data protection governance in line with audit requirements. Create alignment on how to utilise governance forums such as User Experience and Architecture to improve services delivered to Corp functions. Manage solution architects, contractors, 3 Parties and business analyst in the future. Experience Required Significant and relevant progressive IT experience Experience of being in a practical solution planning and technical architecture design role is essential e.g. SaaS, Identity and Access Management Good understanding of emerging and innovative technologies, how to shape, deliver and leverage those technologies Experience of architecture business capability mapping, data management governance, technology roadmaps and project delivery lifecycle processes. Experience of ensuring compliance between corporate business application roadmaps and IT roadmaps. Experience of working within an ITIL service management environment with strong knowledge of business systems or applications within a corporate environment. Ability to deal with and manage conflicts whilst building successful business relationships across a range of stakeholder groups both internal and external to the organisation. Proven leadership skills, setting objectives and ensuring delivery of services to target Proven contract management, supplier management, procurement, and vendor selection experience Experience of systems such as Microsoft Office 365, Dynamics 365, SAP Success Factors, Treasury Openlink Findur, CMS, BACs Payment Platforms, Microsoft Power BI, Integration/ETL, Azure Active Directory Single Sign On and other bespoke applications Experience in executing business continuity planning and IT DRP Creating solution and technical application architectures, IT standards and policies Day-to-Day management of the Application Portfolio, its currency, dependencies and risk Technical lead on major system changes and upgrades Responsible for the development and management of Solution Architects, Business Analyst and contract resources Provide support to Corporate functions and wider businesses to enable them to optimise their use of corporate applications Vendor Management and selection (RFIs / RFP support) The Client is based in Central London. Please do send your CV to us in Word format along with your salary and availability.

The Technical Architect will play a crucial role in shaping and delivering our Agency’s technology vision, focusing on the strategic transition from on-premise to cloud services while ensuring business continuity. This senior position will be responsible for designing and overseeing complex technical solutions that align with public sector requirements, security standards, and modernisation initiatives. You will be responsible for designing, building, and maintaining robust Technical Architectures that protect the Agency’s systems from threats and vulnerabilities. Your primary goal is to ensure that all IT services and solutions are secure by design and compliant with government security policies and standards. This role requires a strategic thinker with deep technical knowledge, an understanding of emerging threats, and the ability to work collaboratively with various stakeholders to embed security principles throughout the IT landscape. You will maintain relationships with relevant suppliers, making sure services and products are delivered and aligned to industry best practice and regulatory and contractual requirements. Key responsibilities: Technical Architecture Design Support the development and maintenance of the technical architecture roadmap, with particular emphasis on cloud migration strategies and hybrid infrastructure to support wider Agency objectives Support the development and maintenance of the Technical Architecture Reference Model to ensure it aligns with the IT strategy, government policies, and best practices Provide technical governance and oversight across IT projects, ensuring solutions meet security, scalability, and compliance requirements specific to UK public sector standards (including GDS standards and Technology Code of Practice). Evaluate and recommend emerging technologies, cloud services, and architectural patterns that could benefit the Agency, maintaining awareness of technology trends and best practices Stakeholder Engagement and Collaboration Act as the Senior Technical Architect for project teams, providing expert guidance on requirements, design considerations, and risk management. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure technical architecture is integrated into all aspects of the Agency’s digital transformation initiatives. Influence and educate technical and non-technical stakeholders at all levels, and across organisations, using architecture communication techniques Mediate between people in difficult architectural discussions Innovation and Continuous Improvement Proactively identify opportunities to improve the Technical Architecture and reduce risk through innovation, new technologies, and process improvements. Stay abreast of industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in Technical Architecture, bringing forward recommendations for improvement.

Cyber Security Analyst Ashby-de-la-Zouch - Hybrid Up to £40,000 VIQU have partnered with a dynamic organisation that are looking for a Cyber Security Analyst to join their growing IT team. This is a pivotal role in strengthening the organisation's cyber defences and risk management framework, ensuring systems, networks, and applications are secure against evolving threats. Key Responsibilities of the Cyber Security Analyst: Support the design, implementation, and management of cyber security technologies across the business Monitor and respond to security incidents, alerts, and helpdesk requests, maintaining robust threat detection Conduct vulnerability assessments, penetration testing, and phishing simulations to identify and mitigate risks Collaborate closely with IT teams to embed security best practices into system management and project delivery Stay up to date with emerging cyber threats and recommend improvements to strengthen the organisation's security posture Promote cyber awareness across colleagues, ensuring everyone understands their role in protecting systems and data Experience Required of the Cyber Security Analyst: Demonstrable experience in cyber security or information security, with knowledge of standards such as Cyber Essentials or ISO 27001 Familiarity with endpoint protection, network security, application security, and vendor risk management Experience with CrowdStrike or similar security platforms is advantageous Proactive approach to learning and implementing security best practices Excellent communication skills, capable of liaising with colleagues at all levels

Cloud Security Engineer Kent - Hybrid Competitive Salary VIQU have partnered with a leading automotive organisation seeking a Cloud Security Engineer to join their growing security function. This role has been created to help bridge the gap between the cloud team and security, playing a crucial part in ensuring the organisation's cloud environment remains secure and resilient. As a Cloud Security Engineer, you'll focus on securing cloud infrastructure, implementing best practices, and helping shape security processes to tackle current and emerging threats. You'll work closely with both technical and non-technical teams, acting as a key point of contact between cloud and security disciplines. Key Responsibilities of the Cloud Security Engineer: Ensure the security and integrity of cloud architecture by following and promoting security best practices. Identify and respond to security risks and incidents, offering practical, actionable solutions. Collaborate with internal teams across cloud, infrastructure, and security to ensure a cohesive approach. Stay ahead of emerging threats and adjust security posture accordingly. Communicate security risks, approaches, and resolutions to both technical teams and business stakeholders. Key Requirements of the Cloud Security Engineer: Hands-on experience with AWS and a good understanding of cloud-native security principles. Experience working with Terraform as IaC. Previous exposure to cloud engineering/platform roles and Cloud Security Engineering positions Understanding of networking architecture, particularly within cloud environments. Familiarity with security frameworks such as ISO 27001, CIS, or NIST. Knowledge of system, technology, and product life cycles and how security fits within them. Strong communication and stakeholder management skills to operate across both technical and non-technical teams. Ability to independently troubleshoot issues and propose sound technical solutions. To discuss this exciting opportunity in more detail, please APPLY NOW for a no obligation chat with your VIQU Consultant. Additionally, you can contact Katie Dark on -hidden email- If you know someone who would be ideal for this role, by way of showing our appreciation, VIQU is offering an introduction fee up to £1,000 once your referral has successfully started work with our client (terms apply). To be the first to hear about other exciting opportunities, technology and recruit

Job Title: Software Architect Location: Isle of Wight - Cowes or Portsmouth - BroadOak Salary: Up to £85,700 depending on skills and experience plus bonus scheme. Part time & accruing hours available' Please let us know if you would like to discuss these options. What you'll be doing: Provide Software Subject Matter Expertise: Working across multiple projects with various programming languages, architectures, and lifecycle models, offering specialist technical advice and guidance to peers and projects Define and Develop Architectural Artefacts: Creating, assessing and reviewing software and data processing architectures to meet software and system requirements and support future re-use of software, ensuring alignment throughout the engineering lifecycle Establish and Maintain Design Processes: Enhancing transformational activities and tools used to develop and manage software design artefacts, ensuring robust, resilient, scalable and secure middleware and applications architectures on modern hardware Ensure Toolchain Compliance and Integration: Collaborating with DevOps to ensure tools are licensed, OSS-compliant, interoperable, and integrated into the build process Lead Technical Governance: Conduct peer reviews, leading technical design reviews, verify and sign off software designs, and uphold Maritime Services' software processes Promote Continuous Improvement and Knowledge Sharing: Supporting skills development within the team, maintain awareness of industry trends, and ensure architectural awareness of Security, and Safety Integrity Levels (SILs) Your skills and experiences: Extensive experience with at least one high-level programming language and a high-level design methodology such as UML Deep understanding of the software development lifecycle and familiarity with various models, including Agile and Waterfall Proven experience in leading software development activities and mentoring engineering teams Solid knowledge of relevant software standards (e.g. ISO/IEC/IEEE 12207), including software safety and Safety Integrity Levels (SIL) Comprehensive understanding of configuration management practices and tools. Strong Technical Background, Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related numerate discipline, with Chartered Engineer (CEng) status or working towards it Benefits: As well as a competitive pension scheme, BAE Systems also offers employee share plans, an extensive range of flexible discounted health, wellbeing and lifestyle benefits, including a green car scheme, private health plans and shopping discounts - you may also be eligible for an annual incentive. The Future Radar team: Join us in shaping the Future of Radar Technology. We are evolving our radar portfolio by enhancing our existing products and developing brand-new radar products to address emerging and future threats in the realm of Future Air Dominance. With strong collaboration from our customers and investment in talent, our strategy is to keep the UK at the forefront of defence innovation. As the Software Architect you will act as the technical focal point and design authority, developing and maintaining software architectures that meet challenging complex Radar requirements. Using modern operating systems, tools, and design patterns, you will create robust, resilient, scalable and secure middleware and application layers for hardware. You'll leverage both licensed and open-source tools, ensuring compliance with OSS guidance, and work with the wider team to ensure a smooth implementation, integration and test process. Our workplace in Cowes is an easily accessible commute from Southampton with a regular foot passenger ferry and BAE shuttle service from the ferry terminal to site. As the world has evolved, so has the way we work. Our working approach, will enable you to have flexibility with your working hours, depending on your role and location. This could include accruing hours as well as flexibility around start and finish times, ensuring you can balance life at work, on site and life at home. Why BAE Systems? This is a place where you'll be able to make a real difference. You'll be part of an inclusive culture that values diversity of thought, rewards integrity, and merit, and where you'll be empowered to fulfil your potential. We welcome people from all backgrounds and want to make sure that our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible. If you have a disability or health condition (for example dyslexia, autism, an anxiety disorder etc.) that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, please speak to your recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments. Please be aware that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors such as your nationality, any nationalities you may have previously held, and your place of birth can restrict the roles you are eligible to perform within the organisation. All applicants must as a minimum achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting where applicants must typically have 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK depending on the vetting level required for the role, to allow for meaningful security vetting checks. Closing Date: 22nd August 2025 We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible. #LI-JP1 #LI-Onsite

Cyber Security Manager Our Client to be secured and protected from increased cyber threats and compliant to industry standards. This role covers information protection, including data loss protection and data classification, and threat protection, including security information and event management (SIEM), user and entity behaviour analytics (UEBA), point products like anti-virus (AV) and intrusion detection system/intrusion prevention system (IDS/IPS) and penetration testing. The Service Delivery team consists of approximately 20 staff who support and operate the Company’s services and there is an opportunity in that team for a Cyber Security Manager to oversee and govern all security services. Reporting Lines This role reports to Head of Service Delivery Main Accountabilities Technical leadership for all security solutions, including all the 3rd party managed services Maintain the overall security of Company’s network, systems, and data Monitor security access and manage IDS/IPS configurations Establishing and implementing security 'best-practice' standards as well as departmental policies and procedures Responsible for Security scanning and the efficient remediation of vulnerabilities Responsible for analysing all security incidents to determine root cause Determine, recommend, and implement upgrade security measures and controls Delivery security responses for customer and client compliance requirements Developing and managing security plans with vendors Audit activities of administrators and conduct Security awareness training Requirements Demonstrable skills and capability in Security leadership and 3rd party management experience CISSP certification preferred. Compliance knowledge required in ISO27001, PCI and GDPR. Possibly a certified ethical hacker Knowledge of Security technologies is essential, such as network appliances, firewall administration, AD, IAM, PAM, SIEM, UEBA, AV, IDS/IPS and MDM solutions Understanding of common frameworks, such as ITIL or LEAN is preferred Good exposure of user environment management, including desktops/laptops, profile management, access control methodologies Must be very proactive in understanding and staying up to date with current security technologies and industry technology trends The job/Client is located at our head office in Paddington, London with hybrid working The Client holds a Licence to Sponsor (grade A) and will always consider sponsoring employees if needed We welcome applications from Ukrainian Refugees The salary for this position is circa £70K - £80K plus Benefits. Please do send your CV to us in Word format along with your salary.

IT Manager Our Client is a Bank based in Central London, are looking to recruit an IT Manager ideally with at least 2 years of experience in IT within the financial industry and overall 7 to 10 years of experience in IT. You will be working in a small team managing the day-to-day technology infrastructure to ensure that the Bank can operate efficiently. Cybersecurity Strategy and Planning Evaluate and proritize security initiatives for the branch in London in collaboration with GT (Group Technology) - Group IT Security. Stay up-to-date with the latest cybersecurity threats and trends and escalate risks promptly. Ensure compliance with relevant industry regulations and standards (e.g., GDPR and any other applicable to the IT). Evaluate GT s compliance with relevant regulatory standards (eg ISO 27001) as part of critical vendor performance assessment ensuring operational resilience is maintained. In collaboration with GT, manage security systems, including firewalls, intrusion detection/prevention systems, and antivirus software. In collaboration with GT, Develop and test incident response plans and coordinate responses to security incidents and breaches Raise awareness of cybersecurity issues among bank London employees; conduct annual training /workshops to educate staff on security best practices aligned with GT. Other Duties Maintain professional and technical knowledge (Conduct Rule 2) e.g. by attending educational workshops; read professional publications; benchmarking state-of-the-art practices etc where relevant. Collaborate with stakeholders to handle backlogs and new requirements - Resolve conflicts and remove blockers for the team - Monitor, track and uphold quality of deliverables. Be the point of contact for external communications and facilitate internal communication for effective collaboration on IT related matters. Ensure work deliverables are in compliance with policies and regulatory requirements . Maintains quality service by establishing and enforcing organization standards. To act as second/third level support with GT for support related issues. To comply with all applicable FCA/PRA conduct rules. Compliance with all mandatory training as set by the Branch/Group. Technical/Functional skills - Proficient in common operating systems o Windows 10, Windows Server 2018 and above o Redhat Linux based Operating System - Software proficiency o VMWare v6.7 and above o Veeam Backup and Replication o Symantec Endpoint Protection o Symantec Endpoint Encryption o ManageEngine Patch Manager Plus o Microsoft Office 365 o Bloomberg FXT/eikons o Murex Treasury System o SWIFT Alliance Access (SAA) - Networking (IT) o Cisco Switches and Routers o Fortigate Firewalls o LAN/WAN Routing - Hardware o Dell PowerEdge Servers o Dell PowerVault SAN Storage - Data analysis - Basic PC/Laptop support (formatting, imaging, etc) - Experience of writing and updating IT policies, standards, procedures, and guidelines Personal skills (Soft Competencies [Core/Leadership]) - Committed and dedicated to team deliverables. - Ownership of the business - Strong interpersonal stakeholders management skills - Strong written and verbal communication skills - Ability to train IT staff, supervise and motivate team members for high performance - Experience in coordinating installations, upgrades, and maintenance - Knowledge of architecture processes and performance reports of operating systems - Strong analytical/critical thinking skills - Ability to understand and oversee code development Qualifications: Bachelors degree qualification in relevant discipline Professional Qualification and/or Regulatory, Licensing requirements Project management certification (e.g., PMP, PRINCE2) is highly desirable. Professional certifications such as Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), Certified Information Security Manager (CISM), or Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) are highly desirable. Relevant Work Experience At least 6 years of experience in IT within the financial/banking industry is preferable. Minimum of 2 years experience in managing staff or managing teams in a cross functional set-up. The position is based in Central London and is hybrid 3 days w eek in the office. The salary for this position will be up to £65K. Please do send your CV to us in Word format along with your salary and notice period.

Job title: Cyber Security Analyst Location: Preston or Frimley. We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements - please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role. Salary: Circa 44k dependant on skills and experience What you'll be doing: Acting as an Analyst for supporting Firewall, DLP and Atlassian Technologies Working as part of a team safeguarding BAE Systems UK enterprise IT infrastructure against Cyber threats through the configuration, installation and maintenance of Cyber Security Technical Control Software solutions and compensating controls Continuously work towards organisational, departmental and individual objectives and uphold security standards and principles Installation & support of security toolset hardware. Knowledge of networking for troubleshooting required. (For clarity, this is not a typical Network Engineer or SOC Analyst role) Support the creation of DLP security rules Development of automation scripts using Python and various toolset API's Your skills and experiences: Essential: Knowledge of Linux technologies Proficiency in Python scripting / automation scripting using API's Technical background with experience in an IT or Cyber Security equivalent role Experience of networks & server technologies Experience in troubleshooting and resolving technical issues Analytical background with the ability to analyse and interpret large and complex data sets and articulate observations, conclusions and recommendations Benefits: As well as a competitive pension scheme, BAE Systems also offers employee share plans, an extensive range of flexible discounted health, wellbeing and lifestyle benefits, including a green car scheme, private health plans and shopping discounts - you may also be eligible for an annual incentive. The Cyber Engineering team: You will be joining an expansion to an existing cyber engineering team, supporting additional requirements that sits within Enterprise IT, providing enterprise IT services across the UK businesses and internationally. You will participate in the creation of security solutions to provide enterprise security services, and maintain, develop, and communicate their associated roadmaps and standards through the full lifecycle of the service. This could also offer a natural progression route and the opportunity to develop further. Why BAE Systems? This is a place where you'll be able to make a real difference. You'll be part of an inclusive culture that values diversity of thought, rewards integrity, and merit, and where you'll be empowered to fulfil your potential. We welcome people from all backgrounds and want to make sure that our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible. If you have a disability or health condition (for example dyslexia, autism, an anxiety disorder etc.) that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, please speak to your recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments. Please be aware that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors such as your nationality, any nationalities you may have previously held, and your place of birth can restrict the roles you are eligible to perform within the organisation. All applicants must as a minimum achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting where applicants must typically have 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK depending on the vetting level required for the role, to allow for meaningful security vetting checks. Closing Date: 2 September 2025 We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible. #LI-NP1 #LI-Hybrid

***SC Cleared / Eligible for SC*** PAM Engineer (CyberArk) 16 Month contract initially Based: Warwick/Remote (Max 1 day per week onsite in Warwick) Rate: £Market rates p/d (via Umbrella company) We have a great opportunity with a world leading organisation where you will be provided with all of the support and development to succeed. A progressive organisation where you can really make a difference. We have a great opportunity for a PAM Engineer (CyberArk) to join the team. Key Responsibilities: * Hands-on Engineer; configuration, problem-solving and finding solutions to CyberArk issues impacting projects, in addition to consulting. * CyberArk Privilege Cloud experience as a core. On-premise CyberArk experience also as a bonus, particularly IN CNI. * Writing/maintaining PAM SOP's (Standard Operating Procedures). * PAM CyberArk unit testing, end user engagement testing and contribution to test cases. scripts, before Go-Live's. * Experience of regulatory compliance for PAM. Experience of configuration to PAM Policy and PAM standard. * Design and Implementation: Developing and implementing PAM solutions, including defining and enforcing access policies and procedures. * System Administration: Managing and maintaining PAM systems and infrastructure, such as CyberArk, BeyondTrust, or similar platforms. * Integration: Integrating PAM solutions with various applications and systems, including cloud environments. * Monitoring and Alerting: Setting up and maintaining monitoring and alerting systems to detect and respond to unauthorized access attempts. * Troubleshooting: Diagnosing and resolving issues related to PAM systems and access. * Documentation: Creating and maintaining documentation for PAM processes, procedures, and configurations. * Security Advisor: Serving as a subject matter expert and trusted advisor on PAM-related security matters Key Skills and Experience: * CyberArk, BeyondTrust, or similar PAM solutions: Experience with implementing and managing PAM platforms. * Identity and Access Management (IAM): Understanding of IAM concepts and principles. * Operating Systems: Strong knowledge of Windows and Unix/Linux systems. * Networking: Understanding of networking protocols and concepts. * Security: Knowledge of security best practices and threat mitigation. * Scripting/Automation: Experience with scripting languages (e.g., PowerShell, Python) for automation tasks. * Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills. * Problem-solving: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Additional Considerations: * Cloud Security: Increasingly, PAM engineers are involved in securing access to cloud environments. This is an excellent opportunity on a great project of work, If you are looking for your next exciting opportunity, apply now for your CV to reach me directly, we will respond as soon as possible. LA International is a HMG approved ICT Recruitment and Project Solutions Consultancy, operating globally from the largest single site in the UK as an IT Consultancy or as an Employment Business & Agency depending upon the precise nature of the work, for security cleared jobs or non-clearance vacancies, LA International welcome applications from all sections of the community and from people with diverse experience and backgrounds. Award Winning LA International, winner of the Recruiter Awards for Excellence, Best IT Recruitment Company, Best Public Sector Recruitment Company and overall Gold Award winner, has now secured the most prestigious business award that any business can receive, The Queens Award for Enterprise: International Trade, for the second consecutive period.

Security Analyst | Hybrid | London | 6 - Months My client is looking for a Security Analyst to join their SecOps division. The successful candidate will be focused on responding to alerts from the security system and other general BAU security related tickets. They will also be required to analyse suspicious activity, from malicious emails to process hierarchies to help shape and improve the customers defensive capabilities. Any experience above this will be a benefit and so, rarely for a contract role, this is the sort of opportunity where you may be able to grow your skills by getting access to new opportunities within the Team. Key Responsibilities of the Security Analyst: Dealing with escalation of security related tickets and hands-on maintenance to solve the issues. Using CrowdStrike to monitor and investigate security alerts. Applying knowledge of Base64 encoding and recognise common Windows SIDs such as NT Authority/systems to assess privilege level suspicious processes. Creating SIEM dashboards and detection rules using Splunk . Management of identity, MDM, or directory services via Jump cloud . Conducting regular vulnerability scans and risk assessments using Qualys . Play a key role within the SecOps team and collaboration with other IT teams to insure secure system configurations. Stay Informed on emerging threats, vulnerabilities and best practice within cyber security. Requirements and experience of the Security Analyst: Must have proven experience as a Security Analyst or part of a SecOps team. Must have proven expertise and hands-on experience with CrowdStrike for detection, investigation and threat hunting. Strong Practical experience analysing suspicious emails and using email authentication methods. A background using process analysis on Windows and MacOS systems Strong experience with Splunk for log analysis and alerting. Deep understanding of vulnerability management tools, Qualys preferred. Expertise with handling escalated security related tickets. Experience working with a business that doesn't use the Microsoft suite is desirable. Relevant certifications include (GCIA, GCIH, CISSP, Splunk Certified User) are a bonus. Experience within the professional regulated services, preferably financial sector is desirable. The successful Security Analyst candidate will initially be working Onsite near