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Senior Hardware Engineer Inverness £40,000 - £60,000 DOE + Bonus + Holidays + Flexi-time + Private Healthcare + Pension Excellent opportunity for a Senior Hardware Engineer to join a cutting-edge technology company in the Scottish Highlands, developing advanced test solutions used by some of the world's leading technology brands. This company is a leader in automated hardware test systems, supporting critical industries. With continued growth, they are now looking to expand their engineering team with an experienced and proactive Senior Hardware Engineer. In this role, you'll be involved across the entire hardware development lifecycle - from design and prototyping to validation and production handover. You'll play a key role in driving innovation and quality, while also mentoring junior engineers and driving company growth. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in hardware product development, with experience in circuit design, schematic capture, and PCB layout principles. You'll be confident in debugging, fault finding, and supporting the transition from prototype to manufacture. Experience with mentoring others and a passion for innovation are essential. Skills in Python, FPGA, or compliance testing are a bonus. The Role: Lead hardware design from concept through to production handover Design and prototype electronic circuits for cutting-edge test equipment Validate and debug complex hardware systems Collaborate with production to ensure smooth transition from design to manufacture Mentor and support junior and graduate engineers The Person: Degree in Electronic/Electrical Engineering or a related field Strong experience in hardware product development and schematic capture Proven experience taking designs from prototype through to manufacture Solid understanding of PCB layout principles, debugging, and fault finding Proficient in PCB layout tools Experience mentoring or coaching junior engineers Proactive and organised with a passion for innovation

Help shape the next generation of intelligent LED cabin lighting for commercial aviation. This is a hands-on role building robust, real-time embedded software from the ground up, from architecture and algorithms through to implementation, verification, and delivery for safety-critical use. What you'll do 🛠️ Own the architecture & design: Define software structure, interfaces, and interactions with hardware and other systems; produce design docs and lead peer reviews. Build from first principles: Develop bare‑metal/RTOS firmware in C for microcontrollers and programmable logic devices. Low-level development: Write drivers and real-time control software; interface with peripherals (e.g., temperature sensors, I²C, SPI, UART, CAN). Platform fundamentals: Develop and maintain bootloaders, secure update mechanisms, and modular, object‑oriented components where appropriate. Hands-on debug: Triage HW/SW interactions using oscilloscopes, logic/protocol analysers; comfortable doing fine soldering/rework as needed. Verification & documentation: Deliver fully documented designs, implementation plans, and contribute across unit, integration, and system testing. Technical leadership: Mentor a graduate software engineer and set engineering standards within the team. What you'll bring 🧠 Essential ✅ Significant experience (ideally 10-15 years ) in embedded software/firmware for real-time or bare‑metal systems. Expert-level C for low-level embedded development; strong microprocessor/microcontroller architecture knowledge. Proven delivery of drivers, peripheral bring-up, and hardware integration. Lab confidence: oscilloscopes, logic/protocol analysers; comfortable with board-level investigation and occasional soldering. Version control ( Git ) and Agile practices. Clear, methodical documentation and the ability to own solutions end‑to‑end. Strong communication and the autonomy to hit the ground running. Desirable ⭐ Safety-critical/high‑integrity experience (e.g. DO‑178C, ISO 26262, IEC 61508 ). FPGA or other low-level hardware programming exposure. CI/CD and automated test familiarity. Working arrangement 🧭 Onboarding: Expect to be on-site 4 days/week for the first 2-3 months to immerse in the lab, hardware, and product context. Thereafter: Hybrid pattern of 3 days a week with ongoing lab collaboration as projects require. Benefits 🎁 25 days annual leave (plus bank holiday) Company-wide Christmas shutdown (allocated from leave allowance) 5% employer pension contribution Annual bonus scheme based on company and individual performance 37.5-hour work week Early finish Fridays 1pm every week Free annual eye test Cycle to Work scheme Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) for confidential support If you thrive on low-level C, enjoy architecting clean solutions, and like rolling up your sleeves in the lab we'd love to hear from you! 📩 Apply now or get in touch for a confidential chat. To find out more about Computer Futures please visit Computer Futures, a trading division of SThree Partnership LLP is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy | Registered office | 8 Bishopsgate, London, EC2N 4BQ, United Kingdom | Partnership Number | OC387148 England and Wales

CGI’s Space, Defence and Intelligence business unit delivers innovative, secure, and mission-critical technology solutions to some of the UK government’s most complex challenges. Our teams design, build, operate, and modernise large-scale infrastructure estates, working in close partnership with our clients to ensure resilience, performance, and security. We are seeking a Senior Network Engineer to provide hands-on technical expertise across network design, automation, operations, and modernisation initiatives. You will play a key role in sustaining and evolving complex networking environments, including legacy infrastructure, while contributing to the delivery of next-generation hybrid and multi-cloud network architectures. This role suits an experienced, self-motivated engineer with strong networking fundamentals, a passion for automation, and the ability to operate effectively in highly secure environments. Due to the nature of the work, this role is open only to sole UK Nationals who hold or are eligible for DV / HLC clearance, and requires full onsite attendance.

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 IS REMOTE Languages & frameworks: JavaScript, Spring Boot. * API & microservices: RESTful API design, API management, microservices architecture, EKS (Kubernetes), Containerisation (Docker). * Integration: back end layers, Kafka event management, NoSQL (MongoDB/Document DB). * Security: IDAM/IdP, SSO, RBAC, SSL/TLS, KMS, Graph API * Cloud operability: AWS telemetry and monitoring. * Tooling & delivery: Jira, Confluence, GitHub, CI/CD pipelines. Desirable skills (nice to have) * Caching & sessions: Redis; session management via Kong. * Networking: VPC, VPN for secure connectivity. * Realtime comms: SignalR or equivalent. Experience profile * Proven delivery of backend services at scale using JavaScript, Spring Boot, REST APIs, and event driven integrations on AWS. * Should have knowledge in Kubernetes & Containerisation of Applications (primarily using Docker). * Strong experience embedding security, observability, and automation into the development lifecycle. * Track record of CI/CD discipline and Git best practices. * Collaboration in multi disciplinary teams to meet DWP standards for security, performance, and reliability. 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.

Our client is looking for a VMware Specialist requiring 1-2 days per week onsite in London and occasional travel to Edinburgh with the remaining days of the week to be performed remotely. This would be an initial 10 week contract with potential of extending this to 6 months. The role has been deemed Inside IR35. Responsibilities * Discovery and analysis: Lead workshops, collect configuration and operational data, validate dependencies and constraints, and confirm application criticality and SLAs. * Architecture and planning: Define target reference architectures for VCF 9.0, Dynamic Nodes, and SRDF; establish migration waves, testing, and rollback plans. * Readiness reporting: Deliver an executive summary, detailed findings, gap analysis, remediation actions, risk register, and timelines. * Migration strategy: Select appropriate tooling and methods; author detailed runbooks with cutover steps, validation checks, and acceptance criteria. * Stakeholder engagement: Align with infra, network, storage, security, and application owners; coordinate change approvals and communication plans. * Governance and documentation: Produce HLD/LLD, BOMs, standards, and operational handover materials; ensure traceability and version control. * Required skills and experience * Deep VMware expertise: vSphere/ESXi, VCF (SDDC Manager), NSX, vSAN and/or external storage integrations, Lifecycle Manager, and federation/DR constructs. * Converged/hyperconverged infrastructure: Hands-on experience with VxBlock architectures and migration to Dynamic Nodes (compute-only with external storage), including network/storage connectivity and operations. * Replication technologies: Practical expertise with RP4VM (protection groups, journals, failover) and SRDF (SRDF/S and SRDF/A design, device grouping, performance and consistency), plus cutover strategy development. * Assessment and readiness: Proven track record delivering readiness assessments, gap analyses, remediation roadmaps, and risk/issue management for large estates. * Runbook creation and execution planning: Ability to author precise runbooks, acceptance tests, rollback steps, and coordinate wave-based migrations. * Networking and security: Solid understanding of VLANs/VXLAN, routing, segmentation, firewalling, certificates, and secure operations in VMware environments. * Automation and tooling: Familiarity with host configuration automation, API/CLI toolchains, lifecycle management workflows, and observability/monitoring. * Communication: Clear, concise written and verbal communication; strong stakeholder management and executive reporting skills. Certifications (preferred) * VMware: VCP-DCV required; VCAP-DCV/VCIX/VCDX preferred. * Dell/EMC: Dell Proven Professional (storage and data center tracks) desirable. * ITIL: Foundation or higher for change and release processes. * Tools and technologies * VMware Cloud Foundation, vSphere/ESXi, NSX, vSAN. * Dell platforms commonly found in VxBlock (compute, networking, storage arrays). * SRDF management on enterprise arrays; RP4VM administration. * LCM tooling (SDDC Manager, vLCM), configuration/observability tools, and documentation platforms. Deliverables: VCF 9.0 readiness report, VxBlock-to-Dynamic Nodes migration strategy and runbooks, RP4VM-to-SRDF migration strategy and runbooks, HLD/LLD, BOM, and risk register. KPIs and success criteria * Completion of assessments and delivery of signed-off reports and strategies within agreed timelines. * Clear, actionable remediation roadmap for VCF 9.0 readiness with prioritized tasks and effort. * Migration strategy that minimizes downtime, meets RPO/RTO targets, and includes validated rollback procedures. * Stakeholder sign-off on HLD/LLD, runbooks, and acceptance criteria; readiness for execution phase. Security and compliance * Adhere to customer change control, data handling, and security policies. * Ensure designs meet compliance requirements and align with best practices for encryption, access control, and logging. * Experience in similar role. * Excellent verbal and written communication skills. * Proactive, self-starter and ability to work within deadlines. * Attention to detail. Preferred Skills * Experience working in finance or banking industry. * Experience working on a complex storage migration programme. LA International is a HMG approved ICT Recruitment and Project Solutions Consultancy, operating globally from the largest single site in the UK as an IT Consultancy or as an Employment Business & Agency depending upon the precise nature of the work, for security cleared jobs or non-clearance vacancies, LA International welcome applications from all sections of the community and from people with diverse experience and backgrounds. Award Winning LA International, winner of the Recruiter Awards for Excellence, Best IT Recruitment Company, Best Public Sector Recruitment Company and overall Gold Award winner, has now secured the most prestigious business award that any business can receive, The Queens Award for Enterprise: International Trade, for the second consecutive period.

IT 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. 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SNOC (Security & Network Operations Centre) Agent Your role will involve: The SNOC Agent will work on a shift basis to provide continuous coverage of the SOC and to carry out the initial triage and resolution of Security-related events and incidents. This will be in line with agreed processes and procedures and will be supported by appropriate escalation paths. Required Skills: The role holder is self-sufficient and has recognized specialist skills supporting multiple products in order to maintain the availability and security of the service. The role holder also delivers medium complexity work packages as part of customer implementation projects and has the ability to understand complex situations and activities, communicating basic technical information to non-technical people. The role holder will be part of a shift rota that provides 24/7 cover for the Security Operations Centre. Target Start Date: ASAP Target End Date: 6 months from start date Recruitment Type: Contractor Rate: £430.00 per day Location of role (on site requirements): Full time onsite in London Clearance Required: DV Working Pattern: Shift Pattern 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 18 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.