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Cloud Technical Lead - VCF Must have an Active DV Clearance The position is ideal for an experienced cloud professional with strong VMware expertise who enjoys leading technical teams and solving complex infrastructure challenges. Cloud Technical Lead - VCF Responsibilities Lead technical activities across cloud infrastructure and support services. Respond to complex escalations from 2nd Line support teams. Monitor systems using event management tooling and resolve technical incidents. Deliver planned infrastructure changes through established change management processes. Carry out readiness assessments for new services entering production. Produce and maintain technical documentation including Work Instructions and Patching Schedules. Provide technical leadership and guidance to engineering teams. Support continual service improvement and operational excellence. Cloud Technical Lead - VCF Skills and Experience Strong experience administering VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF). This is essential. Extensive experience across the VMware stack including VCF, vCenter, ESXi, NSX, SDDC Manager, and vCloud Director. Significant VMware administration and support experience. Experience with event management tools such as SCOM and Aria Operations. Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving skills. Experience providing technical leadership within infrastructure environments. Automation and scripting experience using PowerShell. Windows Server administration experience. Experience with software distribution tools such as MECM. Good understanding of ITSM processes and service management best practice. Experience working within highly secure environments. To apply, please send your CV by pressing the apply button. Due to high volume of applications, only shortlisted CVs will be contacted. Due to the nature and urgency of this post, candidates holding or who have held high level security clearance in the past are most welcome to apply. Please note successful applicants will be required to be security cleared prior to appointment which can take a minimum 18 weeks. LA International is an award-winning partner of choice for many of the world's most influential companies and government organisations. Holding Enhanced Government Security Accreditation, we are recognised as the European market leader in the delivery of Security Cleared talent to organisations that demand the very highest levels of security, compliance and assurance. An award-winning organisation, having secured the prestigious Queens Award for Enterprise: International Trade over multiple years. We are committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable and accessible workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. We welcome applications from all individuals, regardless of background or identity, and we encourage candidates who may not meet every listed requirement to still apply. If you require any adjustments or support during the recruitment process, please let us know and we will work with you to ensure a fair and accessible experience. Please Note: If a high volume of applications is received, only candidates shortlisted will be contacted.

Security Platform Engineer - Cloud and Kubernetes Must have an Active DV Clearance Can be based in London, Farnborough or Corsham You will work closely with platform engineers, security specialists, and cloud teams to deliver resilient, secure, and highly automated cloud infrastructure. The position is ideal for an experienced Security Platform Engineer with strong Kubernetes security expertise and a passion for cloud-native security engineering. Security Platform Engineer Responsibilities Design, deploy, configure, and manage cloud security platforms and tooling. Implement and maintain SIEM, IDS, and IPS technologies. Develop security monitoring, logging, and detection capabilities across Kubernetes environments. Investigate, analyse, and respond to security incidents, performing root cause analysis and remediation. Perform forensic investigations into suspicious activity and security events. Automate security workflows and operational processes using scripting and Infrastructure as Code. Support Kubernetes platform security, workload isolation, RBAC, and network policies. Participate in an on-call rota to support security incidents and operational resilience. Security Platform Engineer Skills and Experience Active DV Clearance Experience within Cloud Security Engineering, DevSecOps, or Cloud Platform Engineering is essential Extensive experience using Kubernetes Security Strong experience securing Kubernetes environments, including RBAC, workload isolation, and network policies. Experience with Kubernetes threat detection, anomaly detection, Istio, Linkerd, or workload identity would be advantageous. Security certifications such as CISSP, CISM, GSEC, or OSCP would be beneficial. To apply, please send your CV by pressing the apply button. Due to high volume of applications, only shortlisted CVs will be contacted. Due to the nature and urgency of this post, candidates holding or who have held high level security clearance in the past are most welcome to apply. Please note successful applicants will be required to be security cleared prior to appointment which can take a minimum 18 weeks. LA International is an award-winning partner of choice for many of the world's most influential companies and government organisations. Holding Enhanced Government Security Accreditation, we are recognised as the European market leader in the delivery of Security Cleared talent to organisations that demand the very highest levels of security, compliance and assurance. An award-winning organisation, having secured the prestigious Queens Award for Enterprise: International Trade over multiple years. We are committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable and accessible workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. We welcome applications from all individuals, regardless of background or identity, and we encourage candidates who may not meet every listed requirement to still apply. If you require any adjustments or support during the recruitment process, please let us know and we will work with you to ensure a fair and accessible experience. Please Note: If a high volume of applications is received, only candidates shortlisted will be contacted.

4th Line Cloud Support Engineer - VCF Must have an Active DV Clearance 4th Line Cloud Support Engineer - VCF Responsibilities Respond to escalations from 2nd Line support teams. Monitor systems using event management tooling and resolve incidents. Perform change activities in line with defined processes. Support lifecycle management of platforms to maintain vendor supportability. Carry out readiness assessments for new services entering production. Produce and maintain technical documentation and support materials. Provide technical leadership across support activities where required. 4th Line Cloud Support Engineer - VCF Skills and Experience VCF experience is essential. Strong experience across VMware stack including vCenter, ESXi and NSX. Experience supporting Horizon VDI environments. Strong knowledge of Windows environments including AD, DNS, SQL, and SCOM. Understanding of physical networking concepts. Strong problem solving and analytical skills. Ability to take ownership of technical issues and lead resolution. 4th Line Cloud Support Engineer - VCF Desirable Experience Experience with cloud administration such as vCloud Director. Exposure to event monitoring tools such as SCOM or Aria Operations. Automation and scripting using PowerShell. Server administration across Windows Server environments. Experience with software distribution tools such as MECM. 4th Line Cloud Support Engineer - VCF Additional Information Work within a secure environment supporting critical systems. Opportunity to develop across cloud and infrastructure technologies. To apply, please send your CV by pressing the apply button Due to the nature and urgency of this post, candidates holding or who have held high level security clearance in the past are most welcome to apply. Please note successful applicants will be required to be security cleared prior to appointment which can take a minimum 18 weeks. LA International is an award-winning partner of choice for many of the world's most influential companies and government organisations. Holding Enhanced Government Security Accreditation, we are recognised as the European market leader in the delivery of Security Cleared talent to organisations that demand the very highest levels of security, compliance and assurance. An award-winning organisation, having secured the prestigious Queens Award for Enterprise: International Trade over multiple years. We are committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable and accessible workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. We welcome applications from all individuals, regardless of background or identity, and we encourage candidates who may not meet every listed requirement to still apply. If you require any adjustments or support during the recruitment process, please let us know and we will work with you to ensure a fair and accessible experience. Please Note: If a high volume of applications is received, only candidates shortlisted will be contacted.

Cloud FinOps Architect - Remote - Outside IR35 Initially, you will support customer workshops through preparation, attendance, and follow-up activities, with the opportunity to move into a longer-term engagement delivering the full Cloud FinOps strategy. The position is ideal for an experienced Cloud FinOps Architect with strong cloud architecture, financial management, governance, and enterprise transformation expertise. Cloud FinOps Architect Responsibilities Define and maintain the enterprise Cloud FinOps strategy, roadmap, and target operating model. Design governance frameworks, standards, and architectural patterns for Cloud Financial Management. Lead Cloud FinOps transformation and maturity improvement initiatives. Analyse cloud consumption and identify opportunities for rightsizing, Reserved Instances, Savings Plans, storage optimisation, SaaS licence optimisation, and cost reduction. Develop budgeting, forecasting, chargeback, showback, and cost allocation models. Build executive dashboards, KPIs, reporting frameworks, and financial governance controls. Design and govern FinOps tooling and integrations across cloud, ERP, CMDB, ITSM, and business intelligence platforms. Support governance for AI, SaaS, GPU, Machine Learning, and Large Language Model (LLM) consumption. Work closely with Finance, Procurement, Enterprise Architecture, Cloud Engineering, Product Teams, and Technology Leadership to maximise the value of cloud investments. Present cloud financial insights, optimisation opportunities, and strategic recommendations to senior stakeholders. Cloud FinOps Architect Skills and Experience Significant experience in Cloud Architecture, FinOps, Cloud Operations, or Technology Financial Management. Proven experience implementing enterprise Cloud FinOps programmes. Strong experience across Microsoft Azure, AWS, Google Cloud Platform (GCP), and hybrid cloud environments. Strong knowledge of cloud billing models, cloud financial governance, and cloud cost optimisation. Experience developing chargeback, showback, budgeting, forecasting, and cost allocation models. Hands-on experience with FinOps platforms including Apptio Cloudability, CloudHealth, Azure Cost Management, AWS Cost Explorer, and native cloud billing platforms. Experience integrating FinOps tooling with ERP platforms, CMDBs, ITSM platforms, and business intelligence solutions. Strong understanding of FinOps Foundation principles, Cloud Well-Architected Frameworks, Enterprise Architecture, ITIL, and IT Asset Management (ITAM). Experience supporting AI, SaaS, GPU, Machine Learning, and Large Language Model (LLM) cost governance would be highly advantageous. Excellent stakeholder management, commercial awareness, analytical, and executive communication skills. FinOps Certified Practitioner, FinOps Certified Professional, Azure Solutions Architect, AWS Solutions Architect, TOGAF, or ITIL certifications would be advantageous. To apply, please send your CV by pressing the apply button. Due to high volume of applications, only shortlisted CVs will be contacted. LA International is an award-winning partner of choice for many of the world's most influential companies and government organisations. Holding Enhanced Government Security Accreditation, we are recognised as the European market leader in the delivery of Security Cleared talent to organisations that demand the very highest levels of security, compliance and assurance. A multiple award-winning organisation, having secured the prestigious Queens Award for Enterprise: International Trade over consecutive years. We are committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable and accessible workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. We welcome applications from all individuals, regardless of background or identity, and we encourage candidates who may not meet every listed requirement to still apply. If you require any adjustments or support during the recruitment process, please let us know and we will work with you to ensure a fair and accessible experience. Please Note: If a high volume of applications is received, only candidates shortlisted will be contacted.

Cloud Technical Lead - VCF Must have an Active DV Clearance The position is ideal for an experienced cloud professional with strong VMware expertise who enjoys leading technical teams and solving complex infrastructure challenges. Cloud Technical Lead - VCF Responsibilities Lead technical activities across cloud infrastructure and support services. Respond to complex escalations from 2nd Line support teams. Monitor systems using event management tooling and resolve technical incidents. Deliver planned infrastructure changes through established change management processes. Carry out readiness assessments for new services entering production. Produce and maintain technical documentation including Work Instructions and Patching Schedules. Provide technical leadership and guidance to engineering teams. Support continual service improvement and operational excellence. Cloud Technical Lead - VCF Skills and Experience Strong experience administering VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF). This is essential. Extensive experience across the VMware stack including VCF, vCenter, ESXi, NSX, SDDC Manager, and vCloud Director. Significant VMware administration and support experience. Experience with event management tools such as SCOM and Aria Operations. Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving skills. Experience providing technical leadership within infrastructure environments. Automation and scripting experience using PowerShell. Windows Server administration experience. Experience with software distribution tools such as MECM. Good understanding of ITSM processes and service management best practice. Experience working within highly secure environments. To apply, please send your CV by pressing the apply button. Due to high volume of applications, only shortlisted CVs will be contacted. Due to the nature and urgency of this post, candidates holding or who have held high level security clearance in the past are most welcome to apply. Please note successful applicants will be required to be security cleared prior to appointment which can take a minimum 18 weeks. LA International is an award-winning partner of choice for many of the world's most influential companies and government organisations. Holding Enhanced Government Security Accreditation, we are recognised as the European market leader in the delivery of Security Cleared talent to organisations that demand the very highest levels of security, compliance and assurance. An award-winning organisation, having secured the prestigious Queens Award for Enterprise: International Trade over multiple years. We are committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable and accessible workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. We welcome applications from all individuals, regardless of background or identity, and we encourage candidates who may not meet every listed requirement to still apply. If you require any adjustments or support during the recruitment process, please let us know and we will work with you to ensure a fair and accessible experience. Please Note: If a high volume of applications is received, only candidates shortlisted will be contacted.

4th Line Cloud Support Engineer - VCF Must have an Active DV Clearance 4th Line Cloud Support Engineer - VCF Responsibilities Respond to escalations from 2nd Line support teams. Monitor systems using event management tooling and resolve incidents. Perform change activities in line with defined processes. Support lifecycle management of platforms to maintain vendor supportability. Carry out readiness assessments for new services entering production. Produce and maintain technical documentation and support materials. Provide technical leadership across support activities where required. 4th Line Cloud Support Engineer - VCF Skills and Experience VCF experience is essential. Strong experience across VMware stack including vCenter, ESXi and NSX. Experience supporting Horizon VDI environments. Strong knowledge of Windows environments including AD, DNS, SQL, and SCOM. Understanding of physical networking concepts. Strong problem solving and analytical skills. Ability to take ownership of technical issues and lead resolution. 4th Line Cloud Support Engineer - VCF Desirable Experience Experience with cloud administration such as vCloud Director. Exposure to event monitoring tools such as SCOM or Aria Operations. Automation and scripting using PowerShell. Server administration across Windows Server environments. Experience with software distribution tools such as MECM. 4th Line Cloud Support Engineer - VCF Additional Information Work within a secure environment supporting critical systems. Opportunity to develop across cloud and infrastructure technologies. To apply, please send your CV by pressing the apply button Due to the nature and urgency of this post, candidates holding or who have held high level security clearance in the past are most welcome to apply. Please note successful applicants will be required to be security cleared prior to appointment which can take a minimum 18 weeks. LA International is an award-winning partner of choice for many of the world's most influential companies and government organisations. Holding Enhanced Government Security Accreditation, we are recognised as the European market leader in the delivery of Security Cleared talent to organisations that demand the very highest levels of security, compliance and assurance. An award-winning organisation, having secured the prestigious Queens Award for Enterprise: International Trade over multiple years. We are committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable and accessible workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. We welcome applications from all individuals, regardless of background or identity, and we encourage candidates who may not meet every listed requirement to still apply. If you require any adjustments or support during the recruitment process, please let us know and we will work with you to ensure a fair and accessible experience. Please Note: If a high volume of applications is received, only candidates shortlisted will be contacted.

Security Platform Engineer - Cloud and Kubernetes Must have an Active DV Clearance Can be based in London, Farnborough or Corsham You will work closely with platform engineers, security specialists, and cloud teams to deliver resilient, secure, and highly automated cloud infrastructure. The position is ideal for an experienced Security Platform Engineer with strong Kubernetes security expertise and a passion for cloud-native security engineering. Security Platform Engineer Responsibilities Design, deploy, configure, and manage cloud security platforms and tooling. Implement and maintain SIEM, IDS, and IPS technologies. Develop security monitoring, logging, and detection capabilities across Kubernetes environments. Investigate, analyse, and respond to security incidents, performing root cause analysis and remediation. Perform forensic investigations into suspicious activity and security events. Automate security workflows and operational processes using scripting and Infrastructure as Code. Support Kubernetes platform security, workload isolation, RBAC, and network policies. Participate in an on-call rota to support security incidents and operational resilience. Security Platform Engineer Skills and Experience Active DV Clearance Experience within Cloud Security Engineering, DevSecOps, or Cloud Platform Engineering is essential Extensive experience using Kubernetes Security Strong experience securing Kubernetes environments, including RBAC, workload isolation, and network policies. Experience with Kubernetes threat detection, anomaly detection, Istio, Linkerd, or workload identity would be advantageous. Security certifications such as CISSP, CISM, GSEC, or OSCP would be beneficial. To apply, please send your CV by pressing the apply button. Due to high volume of applications, only shortlisted CVs will be contacted. Due to the nature and urgency of this post, candidates holding or who have held high level security clearance in the past are most welcome to apply. Please note successful applicants will be required to be security cleared prior to appointment which can take a minimum 18 weeks. LA International is an award-winning partner of choice for many of the world's most influential companies and government organisations. Holding Enhanced Government Security Accreditation, we are recognised as the European market leader in the delivery of Security Cleared talent to organisations that demand the very highest levels of security, compliance and assurance. An award-winning organisation, having secured the prestigious Queens Award for Enterprise: International Trade over multiple years. We are committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable and accessible workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. We welcome applications from all individuals, regardless of background or identity, and we encourage candidates who may not meet every listed requirement to still apply. If you require any adjustments or support during the recruitment process, please let us know and we will work with you to ensure a fair and accessible experience. Please Note: If a high volume of applications is received, only candidates shortlisted will be contacted.

Cloud Technical Lead/Architect ** Must have an active DV Clearance ** Basingstoke Key skills and experience: *Cloud Administration (e.g. Broadcom: SDDC Manager, vCenter, ESXi) *Event Management Tooling (e.g. SCOM) *Critical thinking and problem-solving skills *The ability to take on Technical Leadership activities Your transferable skills and experience: *Significant VMware experience *Cloud Administration (e.g. Broadcom: vCloud Director) *Event Management Tooling (e.g. Aria Operations) *Automation & Scripting (e.g. PowerShell) *Server Administration (e.g. Microsoft Windows Server) *Software Distribution (e.g. MECM) *ITSM Tooling & Processes Due to the nature and urgency of this post, candidates holding or who have held high level security clearance in the past are most welcome to apply. Please note successful applicants will be required to be security cleared prior to appointment which can take a minimum 18 weeks. LA International is an award-winning partner of choice for many of the world's most influential companies and government organisations. Holding Enhanced Government Security Accreditation, we are recognised as the European market leader in the delivery of Security Cleared talent to organisations that demand the very highest levels of security, compliance and assurance. An award-winning organisation, having secured the prestigious Queens Award for Enterprise: International Trade over multiple years. We are committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable and accessible workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. We welcome applications from all individuals, regardless of background or identity, and we encourage candidates who may not meet every listed requirement to still apply. If you require any adjustments or support during the recruitment process, please let us know and we will work with you to ensure a fair and accessible experience. Please Note: If a high volume of applications is received, only candidates shortlisted will be contacted.

Cloud Technical Lead - VCF Must have an Active DV Clearance The position is ideal for an experienced cloud professional with strong VMware expertise who enjoys leading technical teams and solving complex infrastructure challenges. Cloud Technical Lead - VCF Responsibilities Lead technical activities across cloud infrastructure and support services. Respond to complex escalations from 2nd Line support teams. Monitor systems using event management tooling and resolve technical incidents. Deliver planned infrastructure changes through established change management processes. Carry out readiness assessments for new services entering production. Produce and maintain technical documentation including Work Instructions and Patching Schedules. Provide technical leadership and guidance to engineering teams. Support continual service improvement and operational excellence. Cloud Technical Lead - VCF Skills and Experience Strong experience administering VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF). This is essential. Extensive experience across the VMware stack including VCF, vCenter, ESXi, NSX, SDDC Manager, and vCloud Director. Significant VMware administration and support experience. Experience with event management tools such as SCOM and Aria Operations. Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving skills. Experience providing technical leadership within infrastructure environments. Automation and scripting experience using PowerShell. Windows Server administration experience. Experience with software distribution tools such as MECM. Good understanding of ITSM processes and service management best practice. Experience working within highly secure environments. To apply, please send your CV by pressing the apply button. Due to high volume of applications, only shortlisted CVs will be contacted. Due to the nature and urgency of this post, candidates holding or who have held high level security clearance in the past are most welcome to apply. Please note successful applicants will be required to be security cleared prior to appointment which can take a minimum 18 weeks. LA International is an award-winning partner of choice for many of the world's most influential companies and government organisations. Holding Enhanced Government Security Accreditation, we are recognised as the European market leader in the delivery of Security Cleared talent to organisations that demand the very highest levels of security, compliance and assurance. An award-winning organisation, having secured the prestigious Queens Award for Enterprise: International Trade over multiple years. We are committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable and accessible workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. We welcome applications from all individuals, regardless of background or identity, and we encourage candidates who may not meet every listed requirement to still apply. If you require any adjustments or support during the recruitment process, please let us know and we will work with you to ensure a fair and accessible experience. Please Note: If a high volume of applications is received, only candidates shortlisted will be contacted.

Hybrid: 2 days in the office – Wednesdays + 1 flexible day Salary + allowances, bonus & pension Start: Immediate / Mid-to-Late September 2026 Employment: Permanent Level: Entry Level / Early Career Interview: Fast-tracked 2-stage process The Opportunity An established global IT and Digital Solutions organisation is looking for an early-career Full Stack Engineer to join its Automation & Analytics team in London. This is an excellent opportunity for an engineer with strong Python and SQL skills who wants to build broader expertise across software engineering, cloud, data engineering and AI-enabled applications. Rather than focusing on one part of the technology stack, you'll work across backend services, APIs, databases, data pipelines and cloud environments, supporting real production applications and contributing to client projects. Why this role? You'll gain hands-on exposure to: AWS cloud & migration Python development SQL, databases & data platforms Data pipelines & ETL/ELT APIs & backend engineering CI/CD & production systems Analytics & modern data platforms AI/ML and emerging AI technologies It's a strong opportunity for someone early in their career who wants to develop into a well-rounded Full Stack / Data Engineer rather than being limited to a single technology. What You'll Be Doing Cloud & Platform Engineering Support the migration of existing data services and applications from private infrastructure to AWS. Deploy, operate and optimise services across AWS and Azure environments. Monitor and troubleshoot production applications and data platforms. Full Stack & Backend Development Develop and maintain backend services using Python. Design and integrate APIs and server-side applications. Work with relational and non-relational databases. Contribute to front-end development where required. Data Engineering Build, maintain and optimise data pipelines. Develop ETL/ELT workflows and data integrations. Work with data warehouses, data lakes and analytics-ready platforms. Ensure data quality, reliability and performance. Production & Delivery Take ownership of existing production data applications, supporting and continuously improving them. Investigate technical issues and perform root-cause analysis. Use Git and CI/CD practices to deliver reliable software. Document technical solutions, architectures and data flows. Collaboration Work alongside consultants, project managers, data scientists, AI engineers and analysts. Translate business and client requirements into practical technical solutions. Contribute to technical specifications, estimates, proof-of-concepts and project delivery. What We're Looking For Essential 1–3 years' commercial experience in software engineering, full-stack development or data engineering. Strong Python skills. Strong SQL skills. Experience with AWS and Azure cloud services, including deployment and operational support. Hands-on experience with data pipelines, ETL/ELT processes, and data orchestration tools. Experience working with production systems. Experience developing backend services and/or REST APIs. Experience with databases and data-intensive applications. Familiarity with Git and CI/CD. Commercial exposure to AWS and/or Azure, with AWS experience particularly valuable. Strong analytical and problem-solving ability. Excellent written and spoken English. Desirable – Great Advantage But Not Essential Experience with any of the following would strengthen your application: Experience with front-end web technologies and frameworks such as React and Next.js. Experience with nextgen datawarehouse/data analytics platforms such as Snowflake or Databricks Your First 6 Months You can expect to quickly become involved in meaningful production work, including: 1. AWS Cloud Migration Support key elements of the migration of existing data applications and services to AWS. 2. Production Application Ownership Learn, maintain, troubleshoot and optimise several core data applications. 3. Data & Database Engineering Develop databases, data pipelines and data platforms supporting analytics and reporting. 4. Full-Stack Development Contribute to backend APIs and services, with opportunities to work with front-end technologies. Interview Process We're moving quickly and aiming for a September 2026 start. Stage 1: 30-minute technical & background discussion Stage 2: Practical technical exercise + architecture discussion Successful candidates will be progressed quickly, with offers made as soon as possible. Interested? If you have strong Python + SQL skills and experience with cloud, data pipelines or production applications, we'd love to hear from you. Apply directly with your latest CV and send me your CV with your approximate gross salary range expectation, your availability to interview immediately and ideal September start date Marina Economidou Executive Solutions Consultant