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PEGA Lead System Architect - SC Cleared Our client is looking for a Lead system architect who is a Certified PEGA Lead System Architect. You will have more than 7 years experience. The role is based remotely and the contract is for 3 initially inside IR35. 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.

* Undertake incident and request tasks * Possess 2nd line responsibility for resolving incidents to SLA * Maintain a ?2% incident per month target * Be responsible for the completion of assigned works within allocated timeframes * Undertake Project Tasks, supporting both internal and external Project Managers * Undertake Non Standard Requests tasks to agreed timescales * Proactively communicate and coordinate with Level 3 teams to highlight major level issues * Find resolution of technical issues for laptop/desktop hardware, networks, printers, etc. * Install & configure software and hardware Your skills and experience * An in-depth knowledge and good understanding of Microsoft Windows OS (Windows 10 & Windows 11), including build, configuration and registry settings is required, along with a level of proficiency in Microsoft Office. * Experience handling LTSC Channels and KIOSK is highly desirable * Basic level understanding in SCCM/Active Directory and a working knowledge of IT service models * Networks experience to include an understanding of LAN/WAN/vLAN and Wi-Fi technologies, DHCP, DNS/WINS, PXE and VPN/remote connectivity * An appreciation of the Microsoft Exchange environment, email client configuration, MS Outlook, instant messaging tools, along with general etiquette * Computer peripherals - including but not limited to printers (including MFD's), display screens, docking stations, port replicators, cameras and scanners * Working Knowledge of IT Service Management (ITSM) software (ServiceNow) * Excellent customer interface and customer service skills * Some flexibility with working hours when needed * Full UK Driving License. * SC Cleared or required to undertake SC Clearance 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: User Researcher Location: London (Hybrid Working) Contract Length: 12 Months Day Rate: £475 per day Security Clearance: Must be eligible for BPSS clearance Overview We are seeking an experienced User Researcher Experience Consultant to support the delivery of a major mobile application programme. This role offers an opportunity to shape digital services through user-centred research, ensuring products and services are designed around genuine user needs and evidence-based insights. The successful candidate will lead research activities across complex digital services, working closely with multidisciplinary teams to generate actionable insights, influence strategic decision-making, and improve user experiences. You will champion user research best practices, helping to embed user-centred ways of working across the organisation while ensuring research outcomes are aligned with business objectives and delivery priorities. Key Responsibilities * Lead and deliver user research activities across the full product and service lifecycle. * Plan, conduct, and synthesise qualitative and quantitative user research. * Drive adoption of evidence-based decision-making through actionable research findings and recommendations. * Champion user-centred design principles and research best practices across multidisciplinary teams. * Collaborate closely with Service Designers, Product Managers, Business Analysts, Developers, and Delivery Managers. * Influence service strategy, priorities, and roadmaps through robust user insight. * Design and facilitate workshops, interviews, usability testing, surveys, and discovery activities. * Translate complex user needs into clear recommendations for product and service improvements. * Ensure research activities align with programme objectives, delivery plans, and organisational goals. * Support the development and maintenance of research repositories, insight libraries, and knowledge-sharing practices. * Present research findings to senior stakeholders and provide strategic recommendations. Essential Skills & Experience * Proven experience as a User Researcher, Senior User Researcher, UX Researcher, or similar research-focused role. * Strong expertise in user-centred research methodologies and evidence-based design practices. * Experience planning and conducting a variety of research techniques, including interviews, usability testing, surveys, and observational research. * Demonstrable experience translating research findings into practical recommendations that influence product and service decisions. * Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills. * Experience working within agile, multidisciplinary delivery teams. * Strong analytical and synthesis skills, with the ability to communicate complex findings clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences. Highly Desirable Experience * Experience delivering digital projects within the public sector, healthcare, or similarly regulated environments. * Experience supporting mobile application development programmes. * Experience influencing strategic decision-making through user insight and research-led evidence. Candidate Profile The ideal candidate will be an experienced researcher who is passionate about understanding user needs and using evidence to improve services. You will be comfortable engaging with stakeholders at all levels, leading research initiatives independently, and helping organisations embed user-centred practices into their culture and delivery approach. 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.

PMO Planner Must have an Active DV Clearance PMO Planner Responsibilities Develop, maintain, and assure integrated project and programme schedules. Establish and manage baseline plans, milestones, dependencies, and critical paths. Maintain alignment between master programme plans and individual project schedules. Monitor schedule performance, identifying variances, slippage, risks, and dependencies. Produce planning metrics, dashboards, and reporting for governance forums and customer reviews. Support schedule assurance activities, health checks, and internal reviews. Promote planning best practice and ensure compliance with governance and contractual requirements. Support recovery planning and continuous improvement of planning processes, templates, and tools. Provide planning expertise and constructive challenge to Project and Programme Managers. PMO Planner Skills and Experience Proven experience within a PMO planning or scheduling role supporting complex programmes. Strong understanding of programme and project lifecycle planning. Experience maintaining integrated schedules across multiple projects or workstreams. Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Project or equivalent planning tools. Advanced Microsoft Excel with strong PowerPoint and Word skills. Experience using SharePoint and programme document repositories. Excellent analytical, organisational, and problem-solving skills. Strong communication skills with the ability to engage technical and non-technical stakeholders. Highly organised, proactive, collaborative, and delivery focused. 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.

DevSecOps Engineer Must have an Active DV Clearance DevSecOps Engineer Responsibilities Develop and document reusable automation scripts and Infrastructure as Code artefacts using Ansible and Terraform. Configure, build and support CI/CD pipelines to facilitate secure build and test automation. Lead technical implementation and design activities, assessing options and making technical design decisions. Advise senior customers and engineering teams on DevSecOps technologies, tooling, automation and secure engineering practices. Work with the DevSecOps Tech Lead, Product Owners and Scrum Master to prioritise work and manage risks and dependencies. Ensure the DevSecOps implementation meets requirements and aligns with business outcomes and security needs. Mentor junior engineers and provide guidance on technical implementation decisions. Contribute to team planning and report progress to the Solution Owner. Define the support approach in collaboration with Service and Support teams. Engage with other technical teams to drive tooling adoption and manage dependencies. DevSecOps Engineer Skills and Experience Strong DevSecOps engineering and automation experience. Hands-on Build Automation experience using Ansible. Strong Infrastructure as Code experience using Terraform. Experience configuring and building CI/CD pipelines. Strong understanding of DevOps tooling, automation technologies and secure engineering processes. Experience developing reusable automation scripts and Infrastructure as Code artefacts. Experience leading technical implementation and design activities. Experience working across both Windows and Linux operating systems. Agile and sprint-based delivery experience would be advantageous. Experience mentoring engineers and providing technical guidance. Strong customer-facing communication and stakeholder management skills. 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.

Principal Engineer - DevOps - Remote Working Must have an Active SC Clearance - Lead engineering strategy and technical roadmaps across multiple engineering teams and suppliers, while remaining closely involved in technical and operational decision-making. - Provide leadership across AWS cloud infrastructure, DevOps, applications and 24/7 operational services. Principal Engineer Responsibilities - Define engineering strategy, technical roadmaps, standards and governance across multiple teams. - Provide technical assurance across cloud infrastructure, applications, ingest pipelines and AI capabilities. - Lead the design, implementation and operation of AWS-hosted platforms and services. - Review and approve solution designs, implementation approaches and significant technical changes. - Coordinate engineering delivery across platform, development and operational support teams. - Lead technical decision-making during major incidents, service disruptions and critical operational events. - Maintain oversight of platform reliability, security, resilience and service performance. - Identify and manage technical risks, dependencies and delivery constraints. - Mentor and develop engineers across all grades and manage up to 6-8 direct reports where required. - Work with Product Managers, Delivery Managers, architects, suppliers and senior stakeholders. - Drive continuous improvement, modernisation and engineering capability. - Participate in 24/7 L3 on-call support where required. Principal Engineer Skills and Experience Mandatory - Strong AWS cloud platform and enterprise cloud architecture experience. - Excellent DevOps experience - Must have .net and c# as a minimum Desirables - Strong Terraform, Infrastructure as Code, Docker and NGINX experience. - PostgreSQL experience across EC2 and RDS. - Strong Linux and Windows administration experience. - Experience with AWS Transit Gateway, API Gateway, Virtual Desktop, VPN and OpenVPN. - Elastic, Kibana and GitLab Source Control experience. - Strong Jenkins, Groovy and CI/CD pipeline design and implementation experience. - Strong platform observability, monitoring, performance management and troubleshooting experience. - Experience supporting secure, business-critical services within 24/7 production environments. - Strong Incident, Change and Problem Management experience, including ServiceNow. - Proven technical leadership, engineering governance, assurance and risk-management experience. - Experience operating within Agile and DevOps delivery models. - C#, .NET, Entity Framework, JavaScript, React, Vue.js, WPF, REST APIs and Microservices experience would be advantageous. - AWS SageMaker, LLM integrations, AI-assisted analytics or Python data tooling experience would be beneficial. - Secure-by-design, Disaster Recovery and Business Continuity experience would be advantageous. - Experience supporting COTS or analytical platforms within government, policing, national security or highly regulated environments 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.

PMO - Exit Support Specialist Must have an Active DV Clearance You will work closely with Programme Managers, PMO teams, commercial teams, and operational stakeholders to deliver effective transition, knowledge transfer, and contract closure activities. The position is ideal for an experienced PMO professional with strong coordination, governance, and stakeholder management skills who thrives in fast-paced programme environments. PMO - Exit Support Specialist Responsibilities Support the planning, coordination, and delivery of programme and contract exit activities. Maintain and track exit plans, milestones, risks, issues, dependencies, actions, and decisions. Coordinate knowledge transfer, documentation handover, asset tracking, and service transition activities. Monitor progress against exit schedules and provide reporting to programme leadership. Support governance forums and ensure compliance with contractual and organisational requirements. Coordinate onboarding and offboarding activities associated with programme transition. Track financial, commercial, and contractual obligations throughout programme exit. Support audit, assurance, and evidence gathering activities. Contribute to continual improvement of PMO governance and transition processes. PMO - Exit Support Specialist Skills and Experience Proven experience within a PMO, Programme Support, or Project Coordination role. Strong planning, scheduling, and progress tracking capability. Experience with PMO governance, reporting, and programme controls. Strong RAID, dependency, and action management experience. Experience coordinating knowledge transfer and documentation activities. Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills. Strong analytical, organisational, and problem-solving abilities. Ability to manage multiple priorities within fast-paced delivery environments. Advanced Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint, and PMO toolset experience. Proactive, adaptable, resilient, and customer focused with excellent attention to detail. 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.

Technical Design Authority - Networks Belfast 3 days onsite 2 from home. Belfast home based working needed. Role until 31/03/2027 Inside IR35 £600+ Experience of designing and implementing complex network solutions Technical Skills * IP Connect UK WAN - essential * Cisco ISE - highly desirable * Cisco SD-WAN - highly desirable * Meraki - desirable Please share your latest CV LA International is an award-winning partner of choice for many of the world's most influential companies and government organisations. Holding Enhanced Government Security Accreditation, we are recognised as the European market leader in the delivery of Security Cleared talent to organisations that demand the very highest levels of security, compliance and assurance. A multiple award-winning organisation, having secured the prestigious Queens Award for Enterprise: International Trade over consecutive years. We are committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable and accessible workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. We welcome applications from all individuals, regardless of background or identity, and we encourage candidates who may not meet every listed requirement to still apply. If you require any adjustments or support during the recruitment process, please let us know and we will work with you to ensure a fair and accessible experience. Please Note: If a high volume of applications is received, only candidates shortlisted will be contacted.

Engineering Process Architect Must have an Active DV Clearance - Provide technical guidance and assurance to ensure supplier engineering processes align with overarching MOD governance requirements. Engineering Process Architect Responsibilities - Design, develop and optimise engineering processes and governance frameworks supporting Major Service Change. - Work with MOD stakeholders to define engineering processes that accommodate different categories of service change. - Integrate continuous delivery pipeline tooling and automated testing into engineering processes. - Support the development and improvement of supplier engineering processes, governance and associated tooling. - Assess supplier processes against MOD engineering standards and governance requirements. - Provide technical assurance and recommendations to improve engineering delivery. - Advise MOD and supplier stakeholders on engineering process design, implementation and compliance. - Ensure engineering processes support effective systems integration and multidisciplinary collaboration. - Identify process inefficiencies, risks and improvement opportunities. - Develop practical, scalable engineering solutions aligned with technical delivery requirements. - Support continuous improvement across engineering lifecycle processes and governance. Engineering Process Architect Skills and Experience - Strong technical engineering background with experience in systems design, integration or related disciplines. - Proven experience designing, developing and implementing engineering processes and governance frameworks. - Strong understanding of systems engineering principles and engineering lifecycle methodologies. - Experience supporting complex engineering programmes or major service change initiatives. - Knowledge of continuous delivery pipelines, automated testing and engineering tooling. - Experience assessing engineering processes against governance and compliance requirements. - Strong understanding of multidisciplinary engineering delivery and technical integration. - Experience working with suppliers and senior technical stakeholders. - Strong analytical, problem-solving and process improvement capabilities. - Excellent communication, stakeholder engagement and technical advisory skills. - Experience working within MOD, Defence or other complex engineering environments would be advantageous. - Relevant engineering or technical qualifications would be desirable. - Experience with project management methodologies and engineering lifecycle frameworks 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 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.

Java Developer (1-4 years experience) We are looking for a number of Java Developers for a Public Sector client. You will have between 1 to 4 years experience with a keenness to further develop your skills and experience in Java software development. * Programming Languages: Proficiency in Java (often Java 11 or newer) and Object-Oriented Programming (OOP). * Frameworks: Familiarity with the Spring ecosystem, particularly Spring Boot and RESTful web services. * Tools & Version Control: Experience with Git, build tools like Maven or Gradle, and containerization basics like Docker. This is a 6 month contract initially and is on a hybrid working model with two days in the office in London every week. It is an inside IR35 contract starting in early December. Candidates with SC clearance or willing to undergo will be considered. To be considered for the position please send over an updated CV. LA International is an award-winning partner of choice for many of the world's most influential companies and government organisations. Holding Enhanced Government Security Accreditation, we are recognised as the European market leader in the delivery of Security Cleared talent to organisations that demand the very highest levels of security, compliance and assurance. A multiple award-winning organisation, having secured the prestigious Queens Award for Enterprise: International Trade over consecutive years. We are committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable and accessible workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. We welcome applications from all individuals, regardless of background or identity, and we encourage candidates who may not meet every listed requirement to still apply. If you require any adjustments or support during the recruitment process, please let us know and we will work with you to ensure a fair and accessible experience. Please Note: If a high volume of applications is received, only candidates shortlisted will be contacted.

IT Support Technician – UK Our Client is an Entertainment, a live entertainment platform that owns and operates over 100 major music festivals in the UK, Europe and Australia. They are looking to hire an IT Support Technician to work within the UK division of the business. This role offers a self-starting candidate the ability to support a dynamic and fast-growing business, with future opportunities for personal development and career growth within the group. The IT Support Technician will report to the Director of Information Technology, and will support users both at global head office in Central London and in our operating businesses across the UK. The role will be instrumental in ensuring that users benefit from the highest standards of service, including with regards to information security, system availability and change management. Our current core tech stack consists of MS365 + Azure AD, box.com, Airtable, Zoom (+ Zoom Phone), Slack and Salesforce and we support user access to Google Workspace together with various other line of business products. Prior experience administering Azure Active Directory tenancies would be particularly valuable, together with exposure to deployment and maintenance of security tools such as endpoint management and anti-virus. We support both Windows and Mac devices and our users access our services both on corporate machines and BYOD. We are 100% cloud native with no on-premises systems. Specific tasks will include: First line support for users both in person and via support channels. Resolve or escalate issues Hardware setup and configuration, patching and upgrades Support audio-visual / conference room equipment and printers Monitoring and maintaining local networking equipment such as access points, firewalls etc Responsible for maintenance and upkeep of our backup Infrastructure, including laptops and relevant server(s) and other designated cloud backup locations. Provide timely report to senior management on progress of dedicated tasks, or on-going activities. Configuration and monitoring of core systems Administration for IT processes such as: Support ticketing Equipment inventories Hardware purchases, repairs and disposals Joiner-Mover-Leaver process Managing license count Assisting with change projects such as data migration, office reconfiguration and platform or service changes Personal Attributes: Detail and precision in aspects of approach to tasks Ability to prioritise conflicting workflows Team player, ability to communicate effectively with non-technical users and senior management Excellent presentation and time keeping Experience 3 years experience in equivalent setting Microsoft Office 2019+ support essential Mac (iOS) support exposure desirable Exposure to endpoint device management systems desirable S Azure support essential Good documentation and analytical skills, with a passion for end-user satisfaction. Evidence of commitment to training and knowledge The Client is based in Central London with some attendance at operating business offices elsewhere in London and across the UK. You will be required to work in the office at least 3 days per week. The salary is in the range £30K - £45K. Do send your CV to us in Word format along with your daily rate and availability.

* Strong Kubernetes background as an infrastructure engineer with hands-on experience building on bare metal deployments. Essential. * Strong security experience and understanding of security concepts and considerations from a platform engineering perspective, experience deploying and maturing log pipelines (FluentBit, OTel, Grafana, and then potentially SIEM sinks). Heavily desired. * Network security experience (mostly from a SecOps perspective where they understand how to perform effective security monitoring on hardware network appliances). Desired. * Experience with maturing efficacy of security tools (EDR, Vulnerability Scanners, Anti-Virus) * Similar to the other roles, these are in-office only and have an on-call component. 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.

The successful applicant will work within the formal competition process: * Acquisitions of materials, software, services, and maintenance and support requirements. * Applies procurement knowledge to business requirements to support effective procurement approaches. * Creates moderate to complex RFP solicitations in accordance with requirements. * Evaluates supplier proposal responses. * Conducts price and cost analysis. * Evaluates and score supplier responses with regard to pricing and terms/conditions with suppliers. * Identifies and resolves moderate issues and problems within competition process. * Analyse risks and identify risk mitigation * Interacts with stakeholders as required. * Must have the interpersonal skills to deal effectively with supplier related issues of varying degrees of complexity and work issues to resolution. * Support senior staff and management as directed. Basic Qualifications * CIPS or studying for CIPS * Successful track record of managing a variety of procurements, interfacing with internal customers, other functional support staff, and suppliers. * Strong organisational, written and oral communication skills. * Must be able to work independently, establish priorities, and meet deadlines with minimal supervision. * Ability to multi-task and work in a fast-paced environment. * Attention to detail and problem-solving skills, strong time management skills and the ability to prioritize work. * Experience negotiating terms and conditions * Experience in the bid and new business proposal phases of a programme. Due to the nature and urgency of this post, candidates holding or who have held high level security clearance in the past are most welcome to apply. Please note successful applicants will be required to be security cleared prior to appointment which can take a minimum 10 weeks. LA International is an award-winning partner of choice for many of the world's most influential companies and government organisations. Holding Enhanced Government Security Accreditation, we are recognised as the European market leader in the delivery of Security Cleared talent to organisations that demand the very highest levels of security, compliance and assurance. An award-winning organisation, having secured the prestigious Queens Award for Enterprise: International Trade over multiple years. We are committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable and accessible workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. We welcome applications from all individuals, regardless of background or identity, and we encourage candidates who may not meet every listed requirement to still apply. If you require any adjustments or support during the recruitment process, please let us know and we will work with you to ensure a fair and accessible experience. Please Note: If a high volume of applications is received, only candidates shortlisted will be contacted.

IT Director Our Client is an established bank with offices in the City London. Position Summary: We are seeking a seasoned IT Director with extensive experience in software and application development within the investment and private banking sectors. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of managing IT transformation projects, delivering solutions across multiple customer channels, and leading both software development and infrastructure technology teams. This role will report to the Board at the bank and involve collaborating with various stakeholders across the business, including HR, Finance, Treasury, Risk and Compliance, Data Governance, and Business Transformation. The Director of IT will be responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations of the IT department, managing IT projects, implementing and maintaining network security measures, and developing IT strategies. Key Responsibilities: Oversee and manage the IT department, encompassing both software application development and infrastructure technology teams. Lead and execute software and application development projects from inception to deployment, ensuring high-quality and timely delivery. Drive IT transformation initiatives within the banking environment to enhance operational efficiency and customer satisfaction. Deliver IT solutions across multiple customer channels, including online banking, mobile apps, and in-branch systems. Develop and implement IT policies, procedures, and best practices. Collaborate with senior management and stakeholders, including HR, Finance, Treasury, Risk and Compliance, Data Governance, and Business Transformation, to identify IT needs and develop strategies to address them. Ensure compliance with industry regulations and standards. Manage IT budgets, resources, and vendor relationships. Report to the Board, on IT strategy, progress, and performance. Foster a culture of innovation and continuous improvement within the IT department. IT Management and Information Technology skills Experience in IT Operations and IT Strategy Knowledge of Network Security Strong leadership and project management abilities Excellent problem-solving and decision-making skills Qualifications: Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field. Minimum of 10 years of experience in IT management, with a strong background in software and application development. Extensive experience in leading IT transformation projects within investment and private banking environments. Proven success in delivering IT solutions across multiple customer channels. Strong understanding of banking operations, regulations, and compliance requirements. Demonstrated ability to manage both software development and infrastructure technology teams. Excellent leadership, communication, and project management skills. Ability to work effectively with various stakeholders, including HR, Finance, Treasury, Risk and Compliance, Data Governance, and Business Transformation. Strategic thinker with the ability to execute methodically. Experience with emerging technologies and digital banking trends. Preferred Skills: Experience with Agile and DevOps methodologies. Knowledge of cybersecurity best practices in the banking sector. Familiarity with cloud computing and data analytics. This is a hybrid position with at least 3 days in the office in London. The salary will be in the range £140K - £175K + Benefits. Do send your CV to us in Word format along with your salary and notice period, do include why you think you would be the right person for this position.

IT Support Technician Our Client is an Entertainment, a live entertainment platform that owns and operates over 100 major music festivals in the UK, Europe and Australia. They are looking to hire an IT Support Technician to work within the UK division of the business. This role offers a self-starting candidate the ability to support a dynamic and fast-growing business, with future opportunities for personal development and career growth within the group. The IT Support Technician will report to the Director of Information Technology, and will support users both at global head office in Central London and in our operating businesses across the UK. The role will be instrumental in ensuring that users benefit from the highest standards of service, including with regards to information security, system availability and change management. Our current core tech stack consists of MS365 + Azure AD, box.com, Airtable, Zoom (+ Zoom Phone), Slack and Salesforce and we support user access to Google Workspace together with various other line of business products. Prior experience administering Azure Active Directory tenancies would be particularly valuable, together with exposure to deployment and maintenance of security tools such as endpoint management and anti-virus. We support both Windows and Mac devices and our users access our services both on corporate machines and BYOD. We are 100% cloud native with no on-premises systems. Specific tasks will include: First line support for users both in person and via support channels. Resolve or escalate issues Hardware setup and configuration, patching and upgrades Support audio-visual / conference room equipment and printers Monitoring and maintaining local networking equipment such as access points, firewalls etc Responsible for maintenance and upkeep of our backup Infrastructure, including laptops and relevant server(s) and other designated cloud backup locations. Provide timely report to senior management on progress of dedicated tasks, or on-going activities. Configuration and monitoring of core systems Administration for IT processes such as: Support ticketing Equipment inventories Hardware purchases, repairs and disposals Joiner-Mover-Leaver process Managing license count Assisting with change projects such as data migration, office reconfiguration and platform or service changes Personal Attributes: Detail and precision in aspects of approach to tasks Ability to prioritise conflicting workflows Team player, ability to communicate effectively with non-technical users and senior management Excellent presentation and time keeping Experience 3 years experience in equivalent setting Microsoft Office 2019+ support essential Mac (iOS) support exposure desirable Exposure to endpoint device management systems desirable S Azure support essential Good documentation and analytical skills, with a passion for end-user satisfaction. Evidence of commitment to training and knowledge The Client is based in Central London with some attendance at operating business offices elsewhere in London and across the UK. This is a 3 month contract assignment for 3 days per week initially. The rate will depend on your experience but will be in the range £150 to £200 per day. Do send your CV to us in Word format along with your daily rate and availability.

Senior Solutions Architect with Pre Sales Experience Our Client is an international consultancy with over 3000 employees. They are now looking to recruit a Senior Solutions Architect with some Pre-Sales experience to be based at the Company's Central London Offices. You will extensive and deep Expertise in following Application Development areas: Expertise in application architecture using modern technologies such as cloud native development, 12 factor Apps, microservices, serverless, API management, Kafka, etc. Deep knowledge of Microservices, Containers, REST APIs development, API Management tools (e.g. MuleSoft, Apigee), Kafka Solution architect with broad expertise in wide range of digital technologies in areas of application platform development, web and mobile development, cloud, integration, security, etc. Application dev experience with at least one of the cloud providers - Amazon AWS or MS Azure Understanding of distributed computing paradigm and exposure to building highly scalable systems. Experience with platform modernization and cloud migration projects Expertise in Agile development methodologies like TDD, BDD, Performance/Load testing etc. DevOps experience – CI/CD, Test Automation, Containerization – tools and processes Should be conversant with emerging technologies - chatbots, voice/conversational interfaces, RPA, Machine Learning, etc. In-depth, hands-on experience in developing web /mobile applications or platform with either Java/J2EE or .NET tech stack and database technologies such as Oracle, MySQL, etc. Exposure to polyglot programming languages like Scala, Python and Golang will be a plus Ability to read/write code and expertise with various design patterns Have used NoSQL database such as MongoDB, Cassandra, etc. Work on opportunities along with sales, practice, delivery teams through the pre-sales process Develop customer proposals – solution architecture, pitch decks, estimating solution effort, resourcing and timelines Translate requirements into solution architecture diagrams, implementation roadmap, delivery approach and other artifacts Understand business & technology issues /challenges and translate that to modern technology solutions Engage with business and IT groups to align solution architecture with strategic business direction Build a trusted advisor relationship with business and technology leaders Stay periodically engaged throughout the entire project lifecycle to ensure ongoing alignment to established solution vision Bachelors or master's degree in engineering (computer, electronics, etc.) 20+ years of Solutions Architecture experience (or equivalent enterprise architecture experience) and in customer-facing roles Vertical domain knowledge in Financial Services will be an advantage Excellent written and verbal communication skills Experience in client-driven large-scale application platform implementation projects Experience and desire to work in a global delivery environment Ability to travel up to 40% Familiarity with architecture modeling tools. TOGAF experience / certification desired but not necessary Proven track record of designing / developing scalable solutions at the enterprise level Demonstrated success in quickly understanding business needs and aligning it to technology solutions Experience delivering solutions using an Agile / Scrum methodology Strong communications skills (e.g. active listening, requirements elicitation, oral, written, presentation, workshop facilitation, consensus building) The Clients offices as based in Holborn – Central London. The salary for this position will be based on expertise and will be in the range £90K - £120K. Please do send your CV to us in Word format along with you salary and availability.