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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.

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.

Vorstone recherche un profil d'Architecte Sécurité H/F pour un client grand group basé à Paris Présentation du groupe Le groupe est un leader mondial. Il propose des solutions innovantes reposant sur des technologies en amélioration continue, et produit. Afin de répondre aux besoins de ses clients, l’organisation est structurée en lignes de métier mondiales : Industriel Marchand, Grande Industrie, Électronique, Santé et Ingénierie/Construction. Descriptif de l’entité L’entité concernée est le centre de services partagés global chargé de fournir les services d’infrastructure IT aux différentes DSI métier internes . La transformation IT opérée en 2014 a conduit à la création de ce centre ainsi qu’à la structuration des DSI métiers. Les lignes de service couvertes sont les suivantes : ● Poste de travail utilisateur ● Services Cloud ● Sécurité & Conformité ● Infrastructure Sites ● Architecture & Projets Transverses L’organisation entre maintenant dans une nouvelle phase de transformation visant une structure plus efficace et simplifiée, avec déploiement progressif d’un nouveau modèle jusqu’en 2026. Les lignes de service sont désormais regroupées en trois catégories correspondant aux étapes du cycle de gestion des services : ● Plan & Control (Gouvernance & Service Management) ● Design & Build (Ingénierie & Innovation) ● Deploy & Operate (Transition & Opérations) Les priorités actuelles portent sur : ● Cloud & Plateformes : introduction de GCP comme nouveau fournisseur cloud, en complément d’AWS et Azure. ● Cybersécurité : repositionnement de la ligne de service “Sécurité & Conformité”, nouvelle feuille de route sécurité (plateforme unifiée CSIRT…) et focus sur les solutions CNAPP, CSPM, CIEM, CWPP. ● Innovation : exploitation des capacités Gemini pour les utilisateurs. ● Efficacité opérationnelle : harmonisation ServiceNow, optimisation des processus et rationalisation des fournisseurs (MSP cloud, NOC/SOC, service desk). Missions L’Architecte Sécurité rejoindra l’équipe “ Sécurité & Conformité – Ingénierie & Innovation ” et apportera son expertise pour concevoir et déployer des architectures de sécurité dans un environnement majoritairement cloud public (AWS, GCP, Azure), tout en prenant en compte les infrastructures on-premise et les contraintes spécifiques à certains pays et activités. 1/ Concevoir et déployer des solutions de sécurité ● Rôle de chef de projet et architecte sécurité pour la conception et le déploiement de services de sécurité dans un contexte en constante évolution (organisation, politiques, menaces, outillage). ● Documentation et maintien de la connaissance du portefeuille de solutions de sécurité. ● Référent sur l’ingénierie des services de sécurité de son périmètre. ● Intégration des exigences et tests de sécurité dans les backlogs projets. ● Proposition de solutions pour assurer la conformité aux référentiels internes d’infrastructure. 2/ Intégrer la sécurité dans les projets et services ● Promotion de l’approche Secure by Design . ● Réalisation d’analyses de risques techniques. ● Conseil et support aux équipes sur les aspects sécurité. ● Identification et formalisation des actions de sécurité, avec suivi associé. 3/ Définir les standards de sécurité ● Contribution aux politiques et standards sécurité du groupe. ● Participation à la définition et à l’automatisation des contrôles de conformité et indicateurs sécurité.

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.

Our Client are looking for 2 experienced, SC cleared Platform Engineers to join a busy team. Experience in the following areas are required: -Terraform -Configuring pipelines on AzureDevOps. -Azure - networking, databricks, storage accounts, IAM, VMs -Infrastructure as Code (IaC) - Terraform -Containerisation - Docker / Docker-Compose -CI/CD - ADO Pipelines -Security - image / filesystem scanning - trivy -Scripting - Bash / (potentially python) -Version Control - ADO 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.

Job Title: HR Advisor Location: Portsmouth Naval Base (Part-time, 20 hours onsite across 3 office days) Salary: Up to £50,000 (FTE) dependent on skills and experience What you'll be doing: Advises and acts as a point of contact for employees and/or HR on their respective field Manages and resolves queries Reports into the Senior or non-senior HR Lead or Partner First port of call for a number of aspects in the organisation Ensures queries are dealt with promptly and reliably Provides operational advice on a range of people issues Assists with monitoring key metrics and using HR information systems to input and compile data Operates in a manufacturing, unionised, project-based organisation Influences and coaches others in line with business priorities Works closely with Senior, non-senior Leads/Partners and Associates; Professional with a comprehensive knowledge of People processes and procedures and the Company Your skills and experiences: Proven expertise in employee relations case management, including processes and procedures CIPD qualified or actively working towards accreditation Skilled in stakeholder engagement and building strong professional relationships Proficient in Microsoft Office with solid overall digital literacy Good organisational abilities paired with clear and effective communication skills Benefits As well as a competitive pension scheme, BAE Systems also offers employee share plans, an extensive range of flexible discounted health, wellbeing and lifestyle benefits, including a green car scheme, private health plans and shopping discounts - you may also be eligible for an annual incentive. The Warship Support HR Team: The People function fosters a genuine partnership with the business, boasting a well-recognised high-level reputation for its capability within the function and the broader business community. Operating within a dynamic and fast-paced environment, there is abundant variety and opportunities to actively participate in building the capability of our leaders. This is a customer facing role, with a real focus on supporting the business in employee relations matters and fostering collaboration across the business and people function. Why BAE Systems? This is a place where you'll be able to make a real difference. You'll be part of an inclusive culture that values diversity of thought, rewards integrity, and merit, and where you'll be empowered to fulfil your potential. We welcome people from all backgrounds and want to make sure that our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible. If you have a disability or health condition (for example dyslexia, autism, an anxiety disorder etc.) that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, please speak to your recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments. Please be aware that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors such as your nationality, any nationalities you may have previously held, and your place of birth can restrict the roles you are eligible to perform within the organisation. All applicants must as a minimum achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting where applicants must typically have 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK depending on the vetting level required for the role, to allow for meaningful security vetting checks. Closing Date 25th December 2025

IT Director We offer leading-edge capability, technology and innovation to enable companies to take products into clinical trials and provide clinical, process development, manufacturing, regulatory, health economics and market access expertise. Our aim is to make the UK the most compelling and logical choice for UK and international partners to develop and commercialise these advanced therapies. Leadership of the IT group to service external and internal customers. Our Client is seeking to recruit an IT Director with exceptional credentials and expertise in setting up the planning and strategy framework for the company going forward. You will have at least 10 years expertise at a senior level. Key Accountabilities: • Working with the CFO and Operational leaders set the strategy and objectives • Select the right people, develop, and coach the team • Support internal customers through effective business partnering • Deliver IT services to customers/collaborators resident at the company locations including access/integration to Company business systems and infrastructure (communication/hardware) • Ensure security of data and systems balancing effectiveness with the need for collaboration internally and with customers • Deliver continuous improvement of services for internal and external stakeholders and Collaborators • Ensure IT Services and are delivered efficiently and effectively • Manage delivery of services within the agreed budget Required Experience: • A minimum of ten years’ experience leading IT at a senior management level • Track record of delivering results quickly • Experience in delivering IT services to customers • Work in a GMP or highly regulated environment Preferred Experience: • Experience of agile product development • Experience of Lean Six Sigma • Infrastructure delivery (networking, hardware) to customers • Experience with data science project delivery Knowledge / Skills / Competencies: • Highly motivated, pragmatic, and practical to support the mission of the Company to accelerate the development of a commercial cell and gene-based therapy industry in the UK. • High level interpersonal, communication (oral and written) skills. • Resilient, with the ability to manage multiple and varied tasks and prioritise workload within a fast-paced professional environment, with a strong attention to detail. • Flexible and pragmatic, able to learn quickly and respond flexibly to project needs and priorities. • Project ownership and pride in its delivery. • Ability to work well under pressure, to work independently and to be able to take the initiative when completing tasks. • Ambitious, collaborative, driven. • Comfortable operating autonomously once goals and objectives are set. • Able to evaluate complex situations and find solutions for them in a professional manner. • Ability to quickly establish credibility and build rapport and trust. • Proven ability to engage constructively with colleagues at all levels across different departments to deliver objectives and to respond to a wide range of customer and management needs. • Proven diplomacy skills with diverse groups of internal and external stakeholders. • High degree of motivation, problem solving skills and innovative thinking. • A good team player with a hands-on approach, and adaptable to new challenges. • A positive attitude towards learning, personal and professional development. • Keeps up to date with professional knowledge, expertise, and best practice. • Willingness to travel. • Proven coaching/mentoring ability. • Strong presentation skills. • Sincere and secure - accepts own mistakes - prioritises team over personal goals. • Driven and proactive - goes above and beyond the call of duty to achieve company results. • Astute and persuasive - leads and inspires colleagues. • Strong influencing and leadership skills. Understands influencing, stakeholder management and negotiation strategies. The Client is ideally seeking someone from a Pharmaceutical or Bio Science background and who understands how to work with the government and government funding. This position will manage 15 people within the IT team. Qualifications: Degree level qualification MBA preferred IT qualifications preferred but not essential Location and Travel: • Contracted location Stevenage • Ability to travel to Company locations The role will be based near Stevenage with hybrid working. Salary will be £110K - £130K + Benefits Please send your CV to us in Word format along with your salary and availability.

Microsoft TEAMs SME 6 Month contract initially Based: Onsite in London Rate: £400 - £450 p/d - (via Umbrella company) We have a great opportunity with a world leading organisation where you will be provided with all of the support and development to succeed. A progressive organisation where you can really make a difference. We have a great opportunity for a Microsoft TEAMs SME to join the team. Key Responsibilities: 1. Provide support on daily customer initiated and controlled operations of the services in Microsoft Teams, Telephony (Peer-Peer) and Audio conference services. 2. Understanding of Teams Licensing and Communication Credits 3. Troubleshoot and configure Teams, Channels, Private Channels and its members. 4. Retention Policies, E-911 understanding, Device focused troubleshooting 5. Configuring Messaging Policies, Meeting Policies, Delegations and Calendar 6. Knowledge on 3rd Party App Integration, External Access, Federation and Guest Accounts 7. Knowledge of Teams related SharePoint / One Drive areas. 8. Capture, triage, troubleshoot and resolve issues, escalate when needed, engage 3rd parties as needed to fulfil support needs. 9. Responsible for handling Level 3 service requests and operational activities. 10. Coordination with different escalation teams during high-risk Incidents or Projects. 11. Adheres to engineering methodologies, standards, and leading practices. 12. Provide feedback regarding engineering methodologies and various user requirements. 13. Produce accurate, brief, and clearly written documents tailored to audience needs and expectations. 14. Execution of application environmental tasks as required for incident resolution. 15. Liaise with appropriate teams for the development of corrective actions or viable workarounds to resolve major incidents. 16. Respond to automated alerts on the health of systems. 17. Executing scheduled or unscheduled tasks relating to operational maintenance and monitoring of application environments. Ensures all work is carried out and documented in accordance with required standards, methods, and procedures. 18. Teams' Voice knowledge, especially Microsoft Calling Plans and associated configurations to restrict and/or optimize. 19. Knowledge of Exchange, Entra, Teams PowerShell and associated Graph commands 20. Able to quickly work on Exec level issue escalations and provide an initial RCA within a reasonable time frame. 21. Always be up to date on new Teams features and Security updates Key Skills & Experience: * MS TEAMs SME with 10 to 12 Yrs of hands-on experience with MS TEAMS aspects. * Certifications (MS-700) * Planning, designing and implementing of M365 services * Additional knowledge on Exchange, SharePoint, One Drive, Co-Pilot can be an add-on benefit. * Knowledge on migration tools like Quest-on-Demand, Bittitan, Skysync etc. * Smart troubleshooting skills * Knowledge of enterprise Mobility like EndPoint Manager * Ability to work with solution architect for technical solution * Ability to manage multiple tenants * Good knowledge in ITSM tools like ServiceNow * Good communication and articulation skills * Flexible in shifting duty / Flexible in relocation This is an excellent opportunity on a great project of work, If you are looking for your next exciting opportunity, apply now for your CV to reach me directly, we will respond as soon as possible. LA International is a HMG approved ICT Recruitment and Project Solutions Consultancy, operating globally from the largest single site in the UK as an IT Consultancy or as an Employment Business & Agency depending upon the precise nature of the work, for security cleared jobs or non-clearance vacancies, LA International welcome applications from all sections of the community and from people with diverse experience and backgrounds. Award Winning LA International, winner of the Recruiter Awards for Excellence, Best IT Recruitment Company, Best Public Sector Recruitment Company and overall Gold Award winner, has now secured the most prestigious business award that any business can receive, The Queens Award for Enterprise: International Trade, for the second consecutive period.

IT Senior Systems Support Engineer Our Client is a Bank based in the City of London, are looking to recruit an IT Senior Systems Support Engineer ideally with at least 5 to 7 years of experience in IT ideally from within the banking financial industry. You will be working in a small team managing the day-to-day technology infrastructure to ensure that the Bank can operate efficiently. The Client would like the following key skills: CCNP level networking Solarwinds – Service Desk Software experience Experience of Pal Alto firewalls Firemon – Network Security Devices and Policy Management Experience of Avaya PABX systems Responsible for the maintenance of the IT infrastructure of the Bank by providing first line support of software, hardware and networking that incudes installation, configuration and troubleshooting Manage day to day operational aspects of a project and scope To design, plan and deploy IT projects to enhance the existing IT infrastructure and also any applications required by the bank. End User Computing support for all staff. Coordinator between the London Users and Group IT Security on all requests for systems access and to ensure that such permissions are provided promptly, are regularly updated and that the Group Access Matrix Protocol is followed at all times Preserve the Assets of the Bank by implementing Disaster Recovery and back up procedures and ensuring that the standards comply with Group requirements Provide IT support to ensure the smooth running of daily and periodic reports for the London Compliance team to ensure adherence to the Anti Money Laundering Provisions Overall networking equipment monitoring (i.e. Network Switches, Firewall and other appliances) and support To plan and carry out maintenance checks to ensure IT Operations, infrastructures are running smoothly and ensure daily routine task completeness To maintain the AYAYA PABX system and to ensure that the recording system is always up and running at all times The following is a list of technical skills required for the role: Technical/Functional skills Proficient in common operating systems Windows 10, Windows Server 2016 and above Redhat Linux based Operating System Software proficiency VMWare v6.7 and above Veeam Backup and Replication Symantec Endpoint Protection Symantec Endpoint Encryption ManageEngine Patch Manager Plus Microsoft Office 365 Networking (IT) Cisco Switches and Routers Palo Alto Firewalls LAN/WAN Routing Hardware Dell PowerEdge Servers Dell PowerVault SAN Storage Project management Data analysis Personal skills (Soft Competencies [Core/Leadership]) Strong interpersonal skills Strong written and verbal communication skills (in English) Strong stakeholder engagement Bachelor or Master’s degree or professional qualification in relevant discipline (IT/Information Systems/Computer Science/Technology/Programming/Information Science/System Engineering/Computing) The salary for this role is in the range £55K - £65K. Please send your CV to us in Word format along with your salary and notice period.

Job Context: We are seeking an experienced Senior Infrastructure & Cloud Engineer to join our client in Luxembourg on a full-time permanent contract . In this role, you will contributing to the development, optimization, and security of their infrastructure and cloud environments. Your main responsibilities: Cloud Infrastructure & Governance Contribute to the definition and implementation of the client’s cloud and infrastructure roadmap. Ensure compliance with recognized standards (ISO 27001, CIS) while supporting scalability and reliability. Design and maintain hybrid environments across Azure, AWS, or similar cloud platforms. Participate in cloud migration programs and introduce automation tools to streamline operations. Security, Networking & Compliance Act as Level 2/3 escalation point for infrastructure security, networks, servers, and endpoints. Support risk assessments, disaster recovery planning, and business continuity processes. Maintain alignment with regulatory requirements and internal audit controls. Configure and administer firewall technologies (e.g., Sophos) and core network services (TCP/IP, DNS, routing). Use automation and scripting (PowerShell) to improve processes and maintain documentation. Microsoft 365 & Modern Workplace Design, deploy, and maintain Microsoft 365 solutions (Entra ID, Teams, SharePoint, Exchange Online, Intune, etc.). Support migrations from traditional on-premises systems to cloud-based services. Manage identity, access, security, and compliance configurations across hybrid environments. Provide advanced troubleshooting, performance optimization, and operational support. Document solutions, deliver user/IT training, and ensure long-term adoption. Manage M365 backup solutions Project Participation Lead or contribute to infrastructure and cloud projects from initial design to final delivery. Collaborate with internal teams and business stakeholders to ensure alignment with organizational needs. Required Skills: At least 5 years of professional experience in IT infrastructure, cloud operations, and security. Solid expertise in Azure services and Microsoft 365. Strong foundation in Windows Server, networking concepts (Cisco, TCP/IP), virtualization, and cloud environments. Experience with infrastructure-as-code tools such as Terraform or proficiency in scripting (Shell/Bash) is highly desirable Fluency in spoken and written English; additional languages are a plus. What the company offers: The opportunity to work on innovative and impactful infrastructure and cloud initiatives. A multicultural and collaborative environment. Professional growth through exposure to modern technologies and enterprise-level challenges.

Our client is looking for a Technical Architect to work on an initial 3 month contract. This would be a hybrid role with travel to Suffolk and London included. The position is Outside IR35 and an active SC Clearance would be required. Responsibilities: * Manage/support/technical authority for customer MPN Delivery * Technical lead and participate in the delivery of MPN * Troubleshoot and remediate network connectivity during testing across environments * Collaborate with relevant internal/external parties where & when required * Travel to customer sites for meetings as necessary * Produce appropriate Migration documentation Skill set and experience: o Customer engagement and interaction skills o Ability to generate quality documentation o Excellent knowledge of delivering network designs, IP-VPN, Cloud connectivity, Mobile Connectivity Solutions o Excellent knowledge of LAN & WIFI knowledge o Excellent knowledge of TCP/IP and routing. * it would be general networking, LAN, WAN, MERAKI, WAN to LAN integration, QoS along with general access and security controls. Due to the nature and urgency of this post, candidates holding or who have held high level security clearance in the past are most welcome to apply. Please note successful applicants will be required to be security cleared prior to appointment which can take up to a minimum 10 weeks. LA International is a HMG approved ICT Recruitment and Project Solutions Consultancy, operating globally from the largest single site in the UK as an IT Consultancy or as an Employment Business & Agency depending upon the precise nature of the work, for security cleared jobs or non-clearance vacancies, LA International welcome applications from all sections of the community and from people with diverse experience and backgrounds. Award Winning LA International, winner of the Recruiter Awards for Excellence, Best IT Recruitment Company, Best Public Sector Recruitment Company and overall Gold Award winner, has now secured the most prestigious business award that any business can receive, The Queens Award for Enterprise: International Trade, for the second consecutive period.

IT Director We offer leading-edge capability, technology and innovation to enable companies to take products into clinical trials and provide clinical, process development, manufacturing, regulatory, health economics and market access expertise. Our aim is to make the UK the most compelling and logical choice for UK and international partners to develop and commercialise these advanced therapies. Leadership of the IT group to service external and internal customers. Our Client is seeking to recruit an IT Director with exceptional credentials and expertise in setting up the planning and strategy framework for the company going forward. You will have at least 10 years expertise at a senior level. Key Accountabilities: • Working with the CFO and Operational leaders set the strategy and objectives • Select the right people, develop, and coach the team • Support internal customers through effective business partnering • Deliver IT services to customers/collaborators resident at the company locations including access/integration to Company business systems and infrastructure (communication/hardware) • Ensure security of data and systems balancing effectiveness with the need for collaboration internally and with customers • Deliver continuous improvement of services for internal and external stakeholders and Collaborators • Ensure IT Services and are delivered efficiently and effectively • Manage delivery of services within the agreed budget Required Experience: • A minimum of ten years’ experience leading IT at a senior management level • Track record of delivering results quickly • Experience in delivering IT services to customers • Work in a GMP or highly regulated environment Preferred Experience: • Experience of agile product development • Experience of Lean Six Sigma • Infrastructure delivery (networking, hardware) to customers • Experience with data science project delivery Knowledge / Skills / Competencies: • Highly motivated, pragmatic, and practical to support the mission of the Company to accelerate the development of a commercial cell and gene-based therapy industry in the UK. • High level interpersonal, communication (oral and written) skills. • Resilient, with the ability to manage multiple and varied tasks and prioritise workload within a fast-paced professional environment, with a strong attention to detail. • Flexible and pragmatic, able to learn quickly and respond flexibly to project needs and priorities. • Project ownership and pride in its delivery. • Ability to work well under pressure, to work independently and to be able to take the initiative when completing tasks. • Ambitious, collaborative, driven. • Comfortable operating autonomously once goals and objectives are set. • Able to evaluate complex situations and find solutions for them in a professional manner. • Ability to quickly establish credibility and build rapport and trust. • Proven ability to engage constructively with colleagues at all levels across different departments to deliver objectives and to respond to a wide range of customer and management needs. • Proven diplomacy skills with diverse groups of internal and external stakeholders. • High degree of motivation, problem solving skills and innovative thinking. • A good team player with a hands-on approach, and adaptable to new challenges. • A positive attitude towards learning, personal and professional development. • Keeps up to date with professional knowledge, expertise, and best practice. • Willingness to travel. • Proven coaching/mentoring ability. • Strong presentation skills. • Sincere and secure - accepts own mistakes - prioritises team over personal goals. • Driven and proactive - goes above and beyond the call of duty to achieve company results. • Astute and persuasive - leads and inspires colleagues. • Strong influencing and leadership skills. Understands influencing, stakeholder management and negotiation strategies. The Client is ideally seeking someone from a Pharmaceutical or Bio Science background and who understands how to work with the government and government funding. This position will manage 15 people within the IT team. Qualifications: Degree level qualification MBA preferred IT qualifications preferred but not essential Location and Travel: • Contracted location Stevenage • Ability to travel to Company locations The role will be based near Stevenage with hybrid working. The rate will be competitive - circa £1000 per day. This will be a 12 month contract assignment. Please send your CV to us in Word format along with your rate and availability.

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.

Automation Project Manager - Contract Role (Pharma) Location: Grangecastle, Ireland (Hybrid) Duration: 6-12 months (potential extension) Real Life Science is currently recruiting an Automation Project Manager for a global pharma manufacturer based their Grangecastle site. The Automation Project Manager will lead multiple automation and digital integration projects within a regulated pharmaceutical environment. Key Responsibilities Manage automation and digital integration projects across the site, ensuring delivery on scope, schedule, budget, and quality . Lead major initiatives including: Installation of an offline DCS control system for training/validation. Upgrade of Yokogawa DCS software and OT network infrastructure. Replacement of legacy control systems and lifecycle upgrades. Act as primary liaison with automation, IT/OT, and control system vendors. Drive integration of plant automation with manufacturing OT/IT systems for data integrity and performance management . Prepare and manage project documentation: URS, design specs, RFPs, risk assessments, and business cases. Oversee FAT/SAT, commissioning, qualification, and validation activities. Ensure compliance with GMP, 21 CFR Part 11, Annex 11 , and company standards Coordinate training and handover to operations and support teams. Requirements 5+ years' experience in project management within pharmaceutical or biopharma environments. Strong knowledge of automation/control systems (DCS/PCS/SCADA - Yokogawa experience desirable). Proven ability to manage full project lifecycle: feasibility, design, vendor selection, implementation, and handover. Familiarity with OT network infrastructure, system security, and data integration concepts. Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and leadership skills. Why Join? Work on high-impact automation projects in a global pharma environment. Collaborate with cross-functional teams and cutting-edge technologies. Competitive contract terms with potential for extension. 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 Real, please visit Real Staffing, 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

Infrastructure/ Network focussed PM Worked in secure environments Hybrid working- Bracknell/ Basingstoke Due to the nature and urgency of this post, candidates holding or who have held high level security clearance in the past are most welcome to apply. Please note successful applicants will be required to be security cleared prior to appointment which can take up to a minimum 10 weeks. LA International is a HMG approved ICT Recruitment and Project Solutions Consultancy, operating globally from the largest single site in the UK as an IT Consultancy or as an Employment Business & Agency depending upon the precise nature of the work, for security cleared jobs or non-clearance vacancies, LA International welcome applications from all sections of the community and from people with diverse experience and backgrounds. Award Winning LA International, winner of the Recruiter Awards for Excellence, Best IT Recruitment Company, Best Public Sector Recruitment Company and overall Gold Award winner, has now secured the most prestigious business award that any business can receive, The Queens Award for Enterprise: International Trade, for the second consecutive period.

IT Systems Support Engineer Our Client is a Bank based in Central London, are looking to recruit an IT Systems Support Engineer ideally with at least 2 years of experience in IT within the financial industry and overall 5 years of experience in IT. You will be working in a small team managing the day-to-day technology infrastructure to ensure that the Bank can operate efficiently. Responsible for the maintenance of the IT infrastructure of the Bank by providing first line support of software, hardware and networking that incudes installation, configuration and troubleshooting Manage day to day operational aspects of a project and scope To design, plan and deploy IT projects to enhance the existing IT infrastructure and also any applications required by the bank. End User Computing support for all staff. Coordinator between the London Users and Group IT Security on all requests for systems access and to ensure that such permissions are provided promptly, are regularly updated and that the Group Access Matrix Protocol is followed at all times Preserve the Assets of the Bank by implementing Disaster Recovery and back up procedures and ensuring that the standards comply with Group requirements Provide IT support to ensure the smooth running of daily and periodic reports for the London Compliance team to ensure adherence to the Anti Money Laundering Provisions Undertake Data Extraction for reporting requirements for all the other stakeholders at the bank To monitor the CCTV, telephony systems and door access systems and to ensure that they are well maintained with proper backup and that relevant maintenance procedures are applied Overall networking equipment monitoring (i.e. Network Switches, Firewall and other appliances) and support To plan and carry out maintenance checks to ensure IT Operations, infrastructures are running smoothly and ensure daily routine task completeness To maintain and ensure that the BCP site is always ready for continuous bank operations To maintain the branch PABX system and to ensure that the recording system is always up and running at all times The following is a list of technical skills required for the role: Technical/Functional skills Proficient in common operating systems Windows 10, Windows Server 2016 and above Redhat Linux based Operating System Software proficiency VMWare v6.7 and above Veeam Backup and Replication Symantec Endpoint Protection Symantec Endpoint Encryption ManageEngine Patch Manager Plus Microsoft Office 365 Networking (IT) Cisco Switches and Routers Fortigate Firewalls LAN/WAN Routing Hardware Dell PowerEdge Servers Dell PowerVault SAN Storage Project management Data analysis Personal skills (Soft Competencies [Core/Leadership]) Strong interpersonal skills Strong written and verbal communication skills (in English) Strong stakeholder engagement Bachelor or Master’s degree or professional qualification in relevant discipline (IT/Information Systems/Computer Science/Technology/Programming/Information Science/System Engineering/Computing) The salary for this role is in the range £35K - £40K. Please send your CV to us in Word format along with your salary and notice period.