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Internal Controls Manager – Global Leader | Cambridge | £65k–£75k (up to £80k for SOX experts) Hybrid | Exceptional Culture | Career Progression Join a world-class global organisation renowned for its culture and innovation. This is the perfect platform for Big 4-trained auditors looking for their first or second move into industry. Why Apply? Hybrid working for flexibility. Salary: £65,000–£75,000 (up to £80,000 for deep SOX expertise). Natural succession plan for the Head of Internal Control. Opportunity to partner with C-suite and influence strategic decisions. Work on high-impact projects across a £1bn turnover group. Key Responsibilities Lead SOX implementation and training across the group. Build and enhance reporting processes and governance frameworks. Identify and mitigate risk through robust internal controls. Drive new mandates and process improvements. Collaborate with senior leadership on strategic initiatives . What We’re Looking For ACA/ACCA qualified with Big 4 audit background . Strong understanding of internal controls and risk management . SOX experience highly desirable. Excellent stakeholder engagement skills – confident partnering at C-suite level . What’s on Offer Competitive salary with bonus potential. A culture that champions development, collaboration, and innovation . Clear progression path to Head of Internal Control . At Investigo, we make recruitment feel easy. Let’s keep this simple. We’re all about your success, as your success is our business. We are part of The IN Group, a collection of six award-winning specialist brands that supply the globe with end-to-end talent solutions. With recruitment at the core of our business, we’ve been connecting people since 2003. Data & Privacy By applying, you consent to Investigo collecting and processing your data for the purpose of recruitment and placement, in accordance with applicable data protection laws. For more information, please refer to our Privacy Notice at investigo.co.uk.

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.

**INSIDE IR35** **HYBRID WORKING** As a ServiceNow ITAM Architect, you will play a pivotal role in shaping and delivering enterprise-grade IT Asset Management solution for our UK-based clients. This position involves working with customers across BFSI customers, enabling them to optimize asset lifecycle management and achieve compliance through innovative ServiceNow capabilities. You will lead architectural design and implementation for ITAM modules, ensuring alignment with business objectives and industry best practices. The role offers exposure to cutting-edge ServiceNow technologies, including advanced automation and integration frameworks, while collaborating on high-impact projects that drive digital transformation. Your expertise will directly influence operational efficiency, cost optimisation, and governance for our clients, making this a highly strategic and visible role within the organisation. Key Responsibilities: * Define and own the ITAM architecture for large-scale environments with 100+ software publishers, ensuring compliance and optimisation across diverse licensing models. Develop a multi-phase roadmap for SAM Pro and HAM Pro, incorporating publisher-specific packs and automation for high-volume reconciliation. Lead design for complex entitlement modelling, contract management, and reclamation workflows across major publishers (Microsoft, Oracle, IBM, Adobe, SAP, and others). * Implement scalable normalisation and reconciliation strategies to handle high-volume data ingestion and multi-publisher ELP reporting. * Architect integrations with multiple discovery sources and ERP systems to support large publisher catalogues, ensuring data quality and conflict resolution at scale. * Establish governance frameworks for audit defence and true-up processes across 100+ publishers, including risk scoring and compliance dashboards. * Drive remediation plans for over/under-licensing and ensure readiness for external audits. * Mentor teams on advanced SAM/HAM configurations and publisher-specific optimisation strategies. Key Skills: 1. ServiceNow SAM implementation experience 2. ServiceNow HAM implementation 3. Flexera knowledge 4. SNOW knowledge 5. Integrations

Treasury Manager required for an established Global leader in the FMCG sector with immediate and long term growth plans through organic scale up, Investment, acquisition and intelligent market vision. Very good degree of Hybrid working. This exciting opportunity sits within the Corporate offices and gives exposure to the senior leadership team across the UK and overseas. Role Overview: The Treasury Manager oversees the group’s cash management, liquidity, and debt facilities to ensure efficient use of funds and strong financial control. This role is responsible for cash flow forecasting, managing banking relationships, ensuring debt compliance, and implementing strategies to optimise cash movements across the group. The Treasury Manager also monitors financial risks and supports the development of frameworks that enhance liquidity, funding efficiency, and overall treasury performance. Key Stakeholders: Corporate CFO, BU Heads of Finance and Lenders Primary Responsibilities and duties include: Cash Management & Liquidity Manage daily cash positioning, ensuring adequate liquidity across all group entities. Monitor bank account structures, optimise cash pooling arrangements, and improve inter-company funding efficiency. Oversee bank relationships and manage banking platforms and signatory controls. Cash Flow Forecasting Develop, maintain, and continuously improve group-wide short-, medium-, and long-term cash flow forecasting models. Work closely with business units and finance teams to collect and validate forecast inputs. Analyse variances between forecast and actual cash flows to improve forecast accuracy. Debt Management & Compliance Manage the group’s debt portfolio, including revolving credit facilities and term loans. Ensure timely compliance with all debt covenants, reporting obligations, and facility agreements. Support negotiations for new financing arrangements and liaise with lenders as required. Treasury Strategy & Optimisation Design and implement cash management frameworks and treasury policies to enhance efficiency and control. Develop and execute strategies for optimal cash deployment across the group, minimising idle balances and with due reference to tax considerations Evaluate and implement treasury technology solutions to automate and streamline processes. Identify opportunities for centralising or optimising treasury operations across jurisdictions. Financial Risk Management Identify, assess, and manage financial risks, including foreign exchange, interest rate, and liquidity risks. Develop and maintain the group’s risk management policy and hedging strategy. Governance & Reporting Ensure compliance with internal controls, treasury policies, and regulatory requirements; ensuring full inter-company matrix and loan documents are in place. Prepare monthly and quarterly treasury reports for executive management and the Board. Collaborate with auditors and external advisors on treasury-related matters. Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills & Experience Strong analytical mindset with the ability to identify and implement process improvements and scalable solutions within treasury functions. Experience in a similar role (treasury management), ideally having worked in a Professional Services firm or in a multinational group. Financially savvy – comfortable navigating financial reporting (profit & loss account, balance sheet, cash-flow), analysing data and creating sophisticated financial models in Microsoft Excel. A working knowledge of working capital management, cash flow forecasting and FX management. Experience with the design and implementation of policies, controls and audit checks on the treasury function. Experience advising of the working capital requirements of large scale CAPEX projects. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with experience managing relationships with third parties and internal stakeholders. On offer is a generous overall package including, Car allowance, Bonus and excellent degree of Hybrid working (only one day per week required in the office) as well as core benefits. At Investigo, we make recruitment feel easy. Let’s keep this simple. We’re all about your success, as your success is our business. We are part of The IN Group, a collection of six award-winning specialist brands that supply the globe with end-to-end talent solutions. With recruitment at the core of our business, we’ve been connecting people since 2003. Data & Privacy By applying, you consent to Investigo collecting and processing your data for the purpose of recruitment and placement, in accordance with applicable data protection laws. For more information, please refer to our Privacy Notice at investigo.co.uk.

IT Security Manager Our Client is a large international organisation who are looking to recruit an IT Security Manager with at least 5 to 8 years proven expertise. Provide advice, support and guidance to all Company Corporate functions to assist them to maintain and improve their information security maturity. To work collaboratively with all areas of the Company Corporate and build networks and relationships to promote Information Security. Act as subject matter expert on for IT Security, including legal and regulatory compliance Advise Company Corporate functions on how to achieve the required controls and assist with solutions to support them. Eg Support in the development of standards and their application in line with Group security policies. Participate in Company BU’s Projects giving support, guidance, control validation and overall security assurance. This could also involve sitting on major project steering committees. Support and encourage the ethos and methodology of security by design. Aid GRC to build, implement and facilitate a mechanism to aid BU’s to assess and measure their security compliance to policies. Drive the development of BU/Divisional security roadmaps. Giving oversight of key non-conformities to feed into the CISO roadmap. Coach, train and educate the Company IT and Functions to up skill and increase the security maturity in BU’s. Be an active member of the Company’s IS Security community, contributing to and leveraging the experience and lessons learned from other BU’s Produce, implement and standardise protocol and guidance material to support Business unit activities – examples – Asset register templates, third party due-diligence. Facilitate and chair the security working group meetings Engage and manage third party relationships to support the Company and its affiliates Aid Procurement and the tendering process Raising the security baseline controls and standardising where it makes sense to do so. Understanding the different business requirements and aligning to their objectives Support Security operations to continuously improve information security awareness across the group, including phishing campaigns and associated reporting Experience Experience in an information security risk leadership role within a large organisation. Confident in presenting, discussing and championing ideas and concepts with senior stakeholders. Experience of running information security risk governance processes and structures Familiarity with relevant industry standards for information security (e.g. ISO27001, NIST CSF) Experience of creating, implementing and assessing against information security policies and standards Creativity Able to analyse complex, ambiguous problems and summarise clearly with a view to establishing practical solutions Able to “bridge the gap” between technologists and business-people, bringing to life information security risks to the business, while maintaining a pragmatic outlook on likelihood and impact of the risk and cost/complexity of the mitigation. Ensuring initiatives/programmes are anchored in best practice whilst still being highly practical/pragmatic. Ability to defuse situations and resolve conflict to a win-win outcome Influence others understand their views and agree ways of working that are acceptable to all parties. Business acumen to understand business risks and the information security implications Able to identify when information security risks need to be escalated to achieve the right level of management visibility. Able to prioritise security risks and controls, differentiating the essential from the “nice to have”. Able to judge how to communicate messages to people to maximise buy-in and/or understanding. Able to analyse data with rigour & reach sound conclusions Can assess when further data gathering, or analysis will bring diminishing returns. Can place appropriate weight on prevailing (sometimes conflicting) evidence. Support and manage budget Responsibility Responsibility of information security incident management Responsibility for security assessments and assurance activities (e.g. penetration testing) and when to use them. Oversee and management of security compliance management and reporting in relation to any relevant regulatory or legal requirements Operational responsibility of management of third parties Responsibility for managing change management around project and change leadership. Able to judge the political and other people aspects of a situation, and tailor messages and approach to bring people along. Able to work with others, setting challenging but realistic targets for team members, and through coaching and appropriate guidance, securing a successful outcome. A positive collegiate approach to developing relationships and networks at all levels across the Company and the gravitas to work persuasively with senior stakeholders. Is aware of different styles of stakeholders and can adjust own leadership style successfully to bridge any gaps. The Client and the role is based in Central London – and you will be required to be in the office at least 3 days week. The salary for this position will be £75K + £85K plus Benefits. Please do send your CV to us in Word format for this exciting new position along with your salary and availability.

IT Security Manager Our Client is a large international organisation who are looking to recruit an IT Security Manager with at least 5 to 8 years proven expertise. Provide advice, support and guidance to all Company Corporate functions to assist them to maintain and improve their information security maturity. To work collaboratively with all areas of the Company Corporate and build networks and relationships to promote Information Security. Act as subject matter expert on for IT Security, including legal and regulatory compliance Advise Company Corporate functions on how to achieve the required controls and assist with solutions to support them. Eg Support in the development of standards and their application in line with Group security policies. Participate in Company BU’s Projects giving support, guidance, control validation and overall security assurance. This could also involve sitting on major project steering committees. Support and encourage the ethos and methodology of security by design. Aid GRC to build, implement and facilitate a mechanism to aid BU’s to assess and measure their security compliance to policies. Drive the development of BU/Divisional security roadmaps. Giving oversight of key non-conformities to feed into the CISO roadmap. Coach, train and educate the Company IT and Functions to up skill and increase the security maturity in BU’s. Be an active member of the Company’s IS Security community, contributing to and leveraging the experience and lessons learned from other BU’s Produce, implement and standardise protocol and guidance material to support Business unit activities – examples – Asset register templates, third party due-diligence. Facilitate and chair the security working group meetings Engage and manage third party relationships to support the Company and its affiliates Aid Procurement and the tendering process Raising the security baseline controls and standardising where it makes sense to do so. Understanding the different business requirements and aligning to their objectives Support Security operations to continuously improve information security awareness across the group, including phishing campaigns and associated reporting Experience Experience in an information security risk leadership role within a large organisation. Confident in presenting, discussing and championing ideas and concepts with senior stakeholders. Experience of running information security risk governance processes and structures Familiarity with relevant industry standards for information security (e.g. ISO27001, NIST CSF) Experience of creating, implementing and assessing against information security policies and standards Creativity Able to analyse complex, ambiguous problems and summarise clearly with a view to establishing practical solutions Able to “bridge the gap” between technologists and business-people, bringing to life information security risks to the business, while maintaining a pragmatic outlook on likelihood and impact of the risk and cost/complexity of the mitigation. Ensuring initiatives/programmes are anchored in best practice whilst still being highly practical/pragmatic. Ability to defuse situations and resolve conflict to a win-win outcome Influence others understand their views and agree ways of working that are acceptable to all parties. Business acumen to understand business risks and the information security implications Able to identify when information security risks need to be escalated to achieve the right level of management visibility. Able to prioritise security risks and controls, differentiating the essential from the “nice to have”. Able to judge how to communicate messages to people to maximise buy-in and/or understanding. Able to analyse data with rigour & reach sound conclusions Can assess when further data gathering, or analysis will bring diminishing returns. Can place appropriate weight on prevailing (sometimes conflicting) evidence. Support and manage budget Responsibility Responsibility of information security incident management Responsibility for security assessments and assurance activities (e.g. penetration testing) and when to use them. Oversee and management of security compliance management and reporting in relation to any relevant regulatory or legal requirements Operational responsibility of management of third parties Responsibility for managing change management around project and change leadership. Able to judge the political and other people aspects of a situation, and tailor messages and approach to bring people along. Able to work with others, setting challenging but realistic targets for team members, and through coaching and appropriate guidance, securing a successful outcome. A positive collegiate approach to developing relationships and networks at all levels across the Company and the gravitas to work persuasively with senior stakeholders. Is aware of different styles of stakeholders and can adjust own leadership style successfully to bridge any gaps. The Client and the role is based in Central London – and you will be required to be in the office at least 3 days week. The salary for this position will be £75K + £85K plus Benefits. Please do send your CV to us in Word format for this exciting new position along with your salary and availability.

Security Vetting Officer Location: Hatfield Office (Secure Area) SC Clearance Required: Must have been resident in the UK for the past 5 years and be willing to undergo government and customer-specific security clearance. Overview We are seeking a highly responsible and detail-oriented Security Vetting Officer to join our secure operations team in Hatfield. This role is pivotal in safeguarding our organisation and customers by ensuring that only appropriately cleared individuals gain access to sensitive environments. It requires a high level of integrity, sound judgement, and the ability to work with discretion and professionalism. You will be confident using computer systems, including Microsoft Office, and possess strong communication skills - both written and verbal. A proactive mindset, excellent organisational skills, and a commitment to continuous learning are essential. About the Team You'll join a small, trusted team operating within a secure area of our Hatfield office. The team is responsible for managing and processing security vetting applications for individuals requiring access to government and customer sites. You'll work from a defined screening policy and use a range of secure systems and third-party tools to assess applications, verify information, and make informed decisions. Full training will be provided, but the role demands a high level of personal accountability, attention to detail, and the ability to manage sensitive information with the utmost confidentiality. Key Responsibilities * Process and progress security clearance applications, proactively chasing outstanding information to avoid delays. * Monitor and manage government security clearances (CTC, SC, DV) via the UKSV portal (NSVS), ensuring compliance with national security protocols and internal policies. * Make evidence-based, risk-informed decisions on clearance outcomes in line with policy and vetting frameworks. * Conduct background checks and validate applicant information using secure third-party systems. * Maintain accurate and up-to-date records across multiple secure platforms. * Respond to queries via Microsoft Teams, email, and telephone, often requiring clarification and follow-up. * Compile and present management information reports using Microsoft Excel. * Contribute to team meetings and continuous improvement initiatives. * Uphold strict confidentiality and always adhere to data protection and information security standards. Skills & Experience * Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook). * Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities. * Demonstrated experience in administrative or compliance-focused roles with a high degree of accuracy. * Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills. * Analytical thinker with a proactive, problem-solving approach. * Proven ability to handle sensitive information with discretion and professionalism. Risk and Compliance Impact Security Vetting Officers play a critical role in national and organisational security. Their decisions directly impact who is granted access to sensitive environments. Errors in judgement or process can result in reputational damage, legal non-compliance, and increased risk of insider threats. This role is a specialist function requiring a high level of trust, responsibility, and alignment with government security standards. 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.

Vous êtes un responsable senior de la livraison PMO et vous avez une expertise dans la supervision de grandes transformations ERP ? emagine vous offre l'opportunité de soutenir un programme SAP S/4HANA mondial, en garantissant l'excellence en matière de gouvernance, de planification et de livraison dans le cadre de flux de travail hybrides Agile et Waterfall. Are you a Senior PMO Delivery Manager with expertise in oversite of large ERP transformations? emagine has an opportunity for you to support a global SAP S/4HANA programme, ensuring governance, planning, and delivery excellence across hybrid Agile and Waterfall workstreams. Skills & Experience 10+ years in PMO or project management roles on large-scale transformation programmes. Strong experience with SAP S/4HANA or similar ERP programmes. Comfortable working in hybrid delivery environments with strong Agile and Waterfall knowledge. Proven ability to manage multiple workstreams and stakeholders in complex global programmes. Consulting or system integration background (major firm experience is a plus). Skilled in challenging plans and results while maintaining productive interactions. Excellent communication skills in English; able to present complex status clearly. Confident with Jira and PMO tools. Key Tasks & Deliverables Act as day-to-day counterpart to the system integrator PMO, challenging and validating planning, reporting, and risk management. Maintain a client-facing integrated programme plan, ensuring realistic scheduling and resource alignment. Consolidate and validate status reports and KPIs across Agile and Waterfall activities. Facilitate operational governance forums, including weekly Program Status Meetings. Own and manage operational risk, issue, and change logs. Administer PMO tools, documentation standards, and programme repositories. Provide structured input and summaries for the Head of PMO and Programme Director. Location Hybrid role with regular meetings with core teams in Brussels and regular travel to Spain, Italy and Portugal. Apply with your latest CV or reach out to Brendan for more details.

Infrastructure Solutions Architect The primary role of the IT Infrastructure Solutions Architect, is to ensure all IT Infrastructure applications architecture and design, systems and software Integration, functional requirements gathering, whether from inception or enhancements, are delivered on-time, aligned to industry standards, redundant and simplified by design, as well as being delivered cost effectively, whilst ensuring project delivery meets architectural objectives. Responsible for providing hands-on design and technical leadership to the global IT and business related teams, with a solid technology background, experience in capability and data models, domain driven design for application strategy, across all phases of the software development lifecycle. Additional responsibilities include ensuring IT Infrastructure and application design are secure, reliable, and regularly reviewed. This role will also develop and enhance relationship management with key service partners, independent contractors, vendors, and suppliers. Key Responsibilities/Tasks: Lead the architecture design, and delivery towards consolidation of O365 amongst operating companies globally. Lead the architecture and design towards implementation of a robust, cost-effective disaster recovery solution for all key business applications globally. Ownership of the workflow design between core system applications and functions. Ownership of end architecture target designs with viable interim states. Ownership of data integration complexity, with an aim of simplification. Ownership of architectural and operational design and roadmap. Ensure solutions are secure by design, with minimum customisation (as needed). Support and train technical / business leads across functions, using agile decision making. Responsible for ensuring the correct technical solutions and products are chosen. Responsible for documenting the technology landscape, interfaces, and data flows. Responsible for ensuring new and modified services, occur in a planned, controlled, and timely manner, with emphasis on design and implementation concepts. Provide monthly reporting dashboard, on network security, IoT consumption, endpoint and server security, application security, including SLA and key KPI counters to the director of IT and associated stakeholders. Develop and maintain a comprehensive understanding of IT transformation related projects and programs, to ensure application of appropriate governance processes are aligned. Maintain and up to date solution architecture diagrams / workflows and documentation for all key IT programmes, projects and ongoing BAU activities. Provide timely reports to management and key stakeholders on projects progress, and risks to delivery including non-compliance issues. Collaborate with the director of IT, ensuring IT security policies & practices are adhered to within all regions and groups. Skills/Competencies Required: Microsoft / AWS architecture (recent experience) Agile methodology / delivery Experience with interacting with business and technology leaders. Experience designing physical data models (relational SQL desirable) Experience rolling our mid-large platforms from inception to production. SQL, Java, Oracle, Kubernetes exposure. Hardware and software virtualisation techniques Excellent written and verbal communication skills Prior experience in a complex IT infrastructure environment Excellent analytical abilities and innovative problem-solving skills. Excellent interpersonal skills and strong abilities to develop and enhance relationships with clients and peers. The Client is based in Central London. This is a hybrid role – 3 days per week in the office. The salary for this position circa £55K - £65K. Please do send your CV to us in Word format along with your salary and notice period.

IT Operations Platforms and Security Lead In summary the Client is looking to recruit an all-round individual with expert knowledge and hands-on experience of IT Infrastructure coupled with Security, Compliance & Risk Management You must have upwards of 10 years hands-on expertise in IT Infrastructure combined with Security and Risk – ideally from within the banking or insurance sector. The IT Operational Platform and Security Lead is responsible for overseeing the organisation’s IT operations, ensuring the stability, continuity, security, and efficiency of its technology platforms within a global commercial insurance environment. While Microsoft technologies (Microsoft 365, Azure, Exchange Online) form a core part of the infrastructure, the role also encompasses broader enterprise IT systems, multi layered networking, security, data management, and third-party platforms that support global business operations and the associated applications estate. The role requires a proactive leader who can drive IT operational excellence, manage security risks, focus on continual service improvement, drive transformational delivery projects, and work effectively with internal stakeholders and third-party vendors to deliver a high-quality Global IT services. Working in line with the Architecture defined IT principle of a "buy before build" environment, the individual will need to ensure that outsourced and cloud-based services are robust, cost-effective, and aligned with business needs and the Strategic IT vision. They will also play a key role in enhancing cybersecurity, protecting data and systems, driving transformative operational change, enhancing IT processes and ensuring compliance with governance bodies and industry regulations. Due to the nature of the role, complexity of the estate, current transformation activities and team size, the role requires the functional capability and proficiency to technically augment the team capabilities (when required) and have a detailed knowledge of technical IT support roles/services as a requirement, across multiple technical areas. Security, Compliance & Risk Management Define and enforce cloud security policies, identity management, and access controls to protect systems, networks, and data. Oversee the adoption of zero-trust security principles to enhance protection across cloud platforms. Manage identity and access management (IAM) in a cloud-first environment, including Azure AD, MFA, Conditional Access, SSO, and Privileged Access Management (PAM). Lead threat monitoring, detection, and response using cloud-native security solutions such as Microsoft Defender, Sentinel, and SIEM platforms. Ensure compliance with cloud security frameworks and regulatory requirements (ISO 27001, NIST, GDPR, SOC2, FCA). Conduct regular security risk assessments, penetration tests, and vulnerability management across cloud services. Oversee endpoint security, cloud network and API security for robust protection across all assets Define, manage and maintain accurate DR and BCP plans for the infrastructure area with biannual tests. Technical Experience Microsoft Azure Infrastructure design and administration, including topology, Azure networking, services, and component knowledge, Microsoft AD (Entra), Server and SQL experience, O365 administration and design Global Software Patching and estate management via Intune Firewall (Azure, CheckPoint and Cloudflare), DNS, VPN, WIFI and Local Area Network design & administration experience Software Defined Networking (Cisco, Meraki, Versa) Key Skills Microsoft 365 & Azure: Strong experience managing Microsoft 365 (Exchange, SharePoint, Teams), Azure cloud infrastructure, and security tools such as Microsoft Defender and Sentinel. Security & Compliance: Deep knowledge of security frameworks (ISO 27001, NIST, CIS), compliance requirements (GDPR, SOC2), and risk management best practices. Identity & Access Management (IAM): Expertise in Azure AD, MFA, Conditional Access, Single Sign-On (SSO), and Privileged Access Management (PAM). Threat Management & Incident Response: Ability to detect, respond to, and mitigate cyber threats using SIEM, endpoint security, and vulnerability management tools. Networking & Infrastructure Security: Understanding of firewalls, VPNs, SD-WAN, DNS security, endpoint protection, and cloud security controls. IT Service Management & Automation: Experience implementing ITIL-based service management, automating operational tasks, and optimising service delivery. Operational & Leadership Skills: IT Operations & Service Continuity: Ability to ensure IT systems are highly available, resilient, and fit for purpose, with a strong focus on business continuity and disaster recovery. Supplier & Vendor Management: Experience managing third-party IT vendors, MSPs, and SaaS providers, ensuring service levels, performance, and cost-effectiveness. Project Leadership & Change Management: Ability to lead technology projects, system upgrades, and platform migrations, ensuring smooth execution and minimal business disruption. Process Improvement & Automation: Strong analytical mindset to identify inefficiencies, automate workflows, and enhance security controls. Skills & Mindset: Problem-Solving & Decision-Making: Capable of making informed decisions and resolving complex IT issues in a fast-paced environment. Stakeholder Engagement: Ability to communicate effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders, including senior leadership and business users. Resilience & Adaptability: Comfortable working in an evolving technology landscape, with a proactive and security-first approach. The Client is a financial organisation based in the City of London. This is a hybrid position with 3 days in the office. Must have a Bachelor’s degree in IT or similar. The salary for this role will be in the range £85K - £95K plus Benefits. Do send your CV to us in Word format along with your salary and notice period.

Technical Solutions Architect The primary role of the IT solutions architect, is to ensure all IT Infrastructure applications architecture and design, systems and software Integration, functional requirements gathering, whether from inception or enhancements, are delivered on-time, aligned to industry standards, redundant and simplified by design, as well as being delivered cost effectively, whilst ensuring project delivery meets architectural objectives. Responsible for providing hands-on design and technical leadership to the global IT and business related teams, with a solid technology background, experience in capability and data models, domain driven design for application strategy, across all phases of the software development lifecycle. Additional responsibilities include ensuring IT Infrastructure and application design are secure, reliable, and regularly reviewed. This role will also develop and enhance relationship management with key service partners, independent contractors, vendors, and suppliers. Key Responsibilities/Tasks: Lead the architecture design, and delivery towards consolidation of O365 amongst operating companies globally. Lead the architecture and design towards implementation of a robust, cost-effective disaster recovery solution for all key business applications globally. Ownership of the workflow design between core system applications and functions. Ownership of end architecture target designs with viable interim states. Ownership of data integration complexity, with an aim of simplification. Ownership of architectural and operational design and roadmap. Ensure solutions are secure by design, with minimum customisation (as needed). Support and train technical / business leads across functions, using agile decision making. Responsible for ensuring the correct technical solutions and products are chosen. Responsible for documenting the technology landscape, interfaces, and data flows. Responsible for ensuring new and modified services, occur in a planned, controlled, and timely manner, with emphasis on design and implementation concepts. Provide monthly reporting dashboard, on network security, IoT consumption, endpoint and server security, application security, including SLA and key KPI counters to the director of IT and associated stakeholders. Develop and maintain a comprehensive understanding of IT transformation related projects and programs, to ensure application of appropriate governance processes are aligned. Maintain and up to date solution architecture diagrams / workflows and documentation for all key IT programmes, projects and ongoing BAU activities. Provide timely reports to management and key stakeholders on projects progress, and risks to delivery including non-compliance issues. Collaborate with the director of IT, ensuring IT security policies & practices are adhered to within all regions and groups. Skills/Competencies Required: Microsoft / AWS architecture (recent experience) Agile methodology / delivery Experience with interacting with business and technology leaders. Experience designing physical data models (relational SQL desirable) Experience rolling our mid-large platforms from inception to production. SQL, Java, Oracle, Kubernetes exposure. Hardware and software virtualisation techniques Excellent written and verbal communication skills Prior experience in a complex IT infrastructure environment Excellent analytical abilities and innovative problem-solving skills. Excellent interpersonal skills and strong abilities to develop and enhance relationships with clients and peers. The Client is based in Central London. This is a hybrid role – 3 days per week in the office. The salary for this position circa £55K - £60K. Please do send your CV to us in Word format along with your salary and notice period.

IT Operation s Platforms and Security Lead This role requires excellent management of a small team in IT along with managing stakeholders and vendors. You must be hands-on technically in IT Infrastructure. The IT Operational Platform and Security Lead is responsible for overseeing the organisation’s IT operations, ensuring the stability, continuity, security, and efficiency of its technology platforms within a global commercial insurance environment. While Microsoft technologies (Microsoft 365, Azure, Exchange Online) form a core part of the infrastructure, the role also encompasses broader enterprise IT systems, multi layered networking, security, data management, and third-party platforms that support global business operations and the associated applications estate. The role requires a proactive leader who can drive IT operational excellence, manage security risks, focus on continual service improvement, drive transformational delivery projects, and work effectively with internal stakeholders and third-party vendors to deliver a high-quality Global IT services. Working in line with the Architecture defined IT principle of a "buy before build" environment, the individual will need to ensure that outsourced and cloud-based services are robust, cost-effective, and aligned with business needs and the Strategic IT vision. They will also play a key role in enhancing cybersecurity, protecting data and systems, driving transformative operational change, enhancing IT processes and ensuring compliance with governance bodies and industry regulations. Due to the nature of the role, complexity Security, Compliance & Risk Management Define and enforce cloud security policies, identity management, and access controls to protect systems, networks, and data. Oversee the adoption of zero-trust security principles to enhance protection across cloud platforms. Manage identity and access management (IAM) in a cloud-first environment, including Azure AD, MFA, Conditional Access, SSO, and Privileged Access Management (PAM). Lead threat monitoring, detection, and response using cloud-native security solutions such as Microsoft Defender, Sentinel, and SIEM platforms. Ensure compliance with cloud security frameworks and regulatory requirements (ISO 27001, NIST, GDPR, SOC2, FCA). Conduct regular security risk assessments, penetration tests, and vulnerability management across cloud services. Oversee endpoint security, cloud network and API security for robust protection across all assets Define, manage and maintain accurate DR and BCP plans for the infrastructure area with biannual tests. Technical Experience Microsoft Azure Infrastructure design and administration, including topology, Azure networking, services, and component knowledge, Microsoft AD (Entra), Server and SQL experience, O365 administration and design Global Software Patching and estate management via Intune Firewall (Azure, CheckPoint and Cloudflare), DNS, VPN, WIFI and Local Area Network design & administration experience Software Defined Networking (Cisco, Meraki, Versa) Key Skills Microsoft 365 & Azure: Strong experience managing Microsoft 365 (Exchange, SharePoint, Teams), Azure cloud infrastructure, and security tools such as Microsoft Defender and Sentinel. Security & Compliance: Deep knowledge of security frameworks (ISO 27001, NIST, CIS), compliance requirements (GDPR, SOC2), and risk management best practices. Identity & Access Management (IAM): Expertise in Azure AD, MFA, Conditional Access, Single Sign-On (SSO), and Privileged Access Management (PAM). Threat Management & Incident Response: Ability to detect, respond to, and mitigate cyber threats using SIEM, endpoint security, and vulnerability management tools. Networking & Infrastructure Security: Understanding of firewalls, VPNs, SD-WAN, DNS security, endpoint protection, and cloud security controls. IT Service Management & Automation: Experience implementing ITIL-based service management, automating operational tasks, and optimising service delivery. Operational & Leadership Skills: IT Operations & Service Continuity: Ability to ensure IT systems are highly available, resilient, and fit for purpose, with a strong focus on business continuity and disaster recovery. Supplier & Vendor Management: Experience managing third-party IT vendors, MSPs, and SaaS providers, ensuring service levels, performance, and cost-effectiveness. Project Leadership & Change Management: Ability to lead technology projects, system upgrades, and platform migrations, ensuring smooth execution and minimal business disruption. Process Improvement & Automation: Strong analytical mindset to identify inefficiencies, automate workflows, and enhance security controls. Soft Skills & Mindset: Problem-Solving & Decision-Making: Capable of making informed decisions and resolving complex IT issues in a fast-paced environment. Stakeholder Engagement: Ability to communicate effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders, including senior leadership and business users. Resilience & Adaptability: Comfortable working in an evolving technology landscape, with a proactive and security-first approach. Summary of Skills Required: Global Enterprise level Infrastructure Management position for the last 5 years, Global team management (human resources, strategic delivery, operational service, audit lead for Infra, budget..) Key - 3 party operational infrastructure vendor management - i.e management of managed service partners, Migration of Legacy VM based estates to SaaS and Cloud services platforms, Legacy tech to Azure knowledge/experience, Prior to the last 5 years, a technical infrastructure engineering level background, working on Windows Server, AD , SQL environments, Firewalls/SDWAN, and Networks (WAN &/or LAN). The Client is based in the City of London. This is a hybrid position with 3 days in the office. The salary for this role will be in the range £85K - £100K plus Benefits. Do send your CV to us in Word format along with your salary and notice period.

Role : AWS Solutions Architect Location : Hybrid working - 2 days on site in Swansea and 3 days working from home Duration : 6 months initially with view for extensions Rate : £500 pd Inside IR35 We are seeking an experienced Solutions Architect with strong digital engineering experience and a deep understanding of cloud-native solution design. The ideal candidate will have broad exposure across modern software delivery, AWS cloud services, enterprise integration, and solution reference architectures-including the creation, evolution, and harvesting of architectural building blocks and patterns. Experience in payments or financial-services platforms is highly desirable. Key Responsibilities Solution Architecture & Design * Lead end-to-end solution architecture for digital products and services, ensuring alignment with business objectives, technical strategy, and enterprise standards. * Define and document high-level and detailed solution designs, including integration models, data flows, security patterns, and deployment architectures. * Shape and maintain solution reference architectures, including reusable patterns, standards, and guidelines. * Experience of working with development teams to harvest and identify patterns and best practice. Cloud Architecture (AWS) * Design scalable, secure, and cost-efficient AWS-based solutions using services such as EC2, ECS/EKS, Lambda, API Gateway, DynamoDB/RDS, CloudFront, S3, IAM, and others. * Ensure solutions follow cloud-native principles, including observability, resilience, automation, and DevOps best practices. * Collaborate with cloud platform teams to influence cloud governance, guardrails, and environment standards. Collaboration & Stakeholder Engagement * Partner with product managers, engineering leads, UX designers, and security teams to ensure coherent solution design and delivery. * Translate business requirements into architectural blueprints and technical roadmaps. * Provide thought leadership, mentoring, and architectural guidance across multiple product squads or projects. Technical Governance & Standards * Drive adherence to architecture standards, security policies, and technology governance processes. * Contribute to architectural review boards and provide oversight for critical design decisions. * Conduct solution assessments, risk evaluations, and technical due diligence. Payments (Preferred) * Leverage knowledge of payments processing, digital wallets, card schemes, authentication (3DS), PCI compliance, and related domains to shape robust and secure payment solutions. * Partner with payments product teams to architect scalable and resilient payment flows and APIs. Required Skills & Experience * 5-10+ years in software engineering and solution architecture roles within digital or enterprise environments. * Strong experience with AWS cloud architecture, cloud-native application design, and infrastructure-as-code (e.g., Terraform, CloudFormation). * Proven experience designing distributed systems, microservices, APIs, and event-driven architectures. * Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain reference architectures, architectural patterns, and reusable components. * Strong collaboration experience with engineering teams and cross-functional stakeholders. * Excellent communication skills with the ability to simplify complex technical concepts for non-technical audiences. 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.

DevOps Architect with AWS Our Client is an established international company with offices in Leeds UK. The looking to recruit a DevOps Architect with at least 3 to 5 years expertise as DevOps Architect around an AWS environment. You'll support Project Management teams to successfully implement and monitor initiatives and provide supporting technical documentation. You will also assist with establishing IT Architecture best practice and drive continuous improvement. The role will also involve staying at the forefront of new technologies and new vendors Serve as an AWS specialist, consult and provide technical guidance on AWS design, governance, performance, scalability, security, operations and cost control best practices to ensure we maximize our AWS investment Work with our partners in IT and the business to guide the architecture and high level solutioning of new products and services so that they operate excellently Assess our cloud maturity, review existing AWS cloud implementations, identify gaps and suggest improvements to improve our cloud maturity horizons Work as part of a team on larger solutions, providing technical support as requested, for internal and external Team members to meet delivery timescales Map the state of products today, and their path over the next 3-5 years to support EOL and EOS risk mitigation Support the DevOps teams who run the existing applications to improve our technical maturity levels, as well as the availability, functionality, performance, security and cost of running those applications Guide the depreciation and removal of outdated technologies and practices across the business to minimize risk Guide the adoption of new technologies and practices across the business to maximize our technological advantage Define, refine, automate and improve our processes so that as a company we’re more efficient, effective, safe and secure Promote a continuous, automated, and feedback-driven route to Production for product changes Keep up-to-date with current and future technologies, products and strategies Qualifications BS/MS degree in Computer Science or 4-8 years related experience AWS Certification(s) such as Solutions Architect Pro, DevOps Engineer Pro, SysOps Admin, Developer Associate. Producing technical artefacts and documenting the As-Is and To-Be states Devising the best cost optimization solutions and following best practices for cloud services Defining standards and cross product patterns to improve our consistency across a wide landscape of existing and new products. Security awareness and experience, with a “security by design” mindset Agile development techniques and Project management (SCRUM, KANBAN etc.) Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to deal with individuals (internal and external) at all levels Ability to work effectively within a team and autonomously with minimal supervision The ability to support people through change Must have the following: 3+ years of architecting and delivering public cloud solutions, particularly around AWS 5+ years of production experience within AWS Experience designing, implementing and operating large scale SaaS products Experience implementing and designing cloud native security concepts, DevSecOps, or MLOps. Hands-on experience with microservices and distributed application architecture, such as containers, Kubernetes, and/or serverless technology. Proficient in leveraging CI/CD tools to automate testing and deployment An expert who can create tooling and automation which improve developer experiences and speed of delivery. This is an exciting position for someone who enjoys challenges. The salary will dependent upon expertise but in the range £65K - £80K + Bonus + Car allowance. The position will be based at the Clients Leeds offices although you can work remotely and attend meetings as and when required. So send your CV to us in Word format along with your Salary and notice period.

One of our clients are looking for 2 Senior QS to assist on various SSE projects - locations are Aberdeen and Glasgow. You would need to be able to commit to one of these locations. Set up: ASAP start 6 month rolling contract Inside IR35 - Hybrid - 3 days in office/site Key Responsibilities: Lead commercial management of the converter station build and associated civil, electrical, and structural packages. Oversee procurement, valuations, variations, and final accounts for subcontractors and suppliers. Ensure compliance with NEC3/NEC4 contract frameworks and GE's internal governance. Monitor project budgets, forecasts, and cost performance, reporting to senior stakeholders. Manage compensation events, early warnings, and risk registers. Collaborate with engineering, planning, and site teams to ensure commercial alignment. Prepare monthly cost reports and commercial dashboards Requirements: Proven experience as Senior QS Ideally experience within power transmission, converter stations, substations, or civil infrastructure. Strong working knowledge of NEC contracts. Proven track record in managing large-scale packages (£10M+). Excellent analytical, negotiation, and communication skills. Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a multi-disciplinary environment. Desirable: Experience on converter station or substation builds. Familiarity with SSEN Transmission standards and processes. Please click to find out more about our Key Information Documents. Please note that the documents provided contain generic information. If we are successful in finding you an assignment, you will receive a Key Information Document which will be specific to the vendor set-up you have chosen and your placement. To find out more about Progressive please visit Progressive Recruitment, a trading division of SThree Partnership LLP is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy | Registered office | 8 Bishopsgate, London, EC2N 4BQ, United Kingdom | Partnership Number | OC387148 England and Wales

CGI Cyber Security Team in the UK is one of the largest Cyber consultancies in the UK with around 300 members. The UK Cyber team works across a variety of domains including: Government, Defence, Critical Infrastructure, Healthcare, Utilities, Banking and Financial Services and Many more. At CGI you will get the opportunity to work across a number of domains and work in all areas of Cyber Security allowing you to grow and develop your career. We offer full 360-degree services to our clients from initial consulting on a range of areas including Risk Assessments, Vulnerability Management, Accreditations (ISO27001, GDPR), GRC (Governance, Risk, Compliance), Security Architecture Design and Build (technical and Non-technical), Incident Response, Protective Monitoring Services, Penetration Testing and much more. We take clients through a journey to improve their overall security posture and maturity to ensure they feel reassured in the Security control, measures and systems we have put in place in line with their requirements. At CGI training and development is very important not only do we give you training to keep you up to date with the latest trends within an ever-changing landscape, but we also combine that training with your career ambitions, so we support you in taking your career anywhere you want it to go. Our roles are only available if you hold or fulfil the criteria to obtain a UK Security Clearance.