Cloud security jobs in Liverpool - Page 2Create job alerts

Engineering Manager Location: Remote - with monthly travel to Wilmslow HQ Salary: Competitive We are The Citation Group - a collective of businesses dedicated to supporting small and medium-sized enterprises across a range of essential services. We know that running a business means juggling a lot. Our mission is to ease these pressures by providing expertise, guidance, and solutions that enable business leaders to focus on what they do best. From HR and Health & Safety to Cybersecurity, E-Learning, and ISO compliance, we’ve got you covered. Citation has achieved strong growth through a combination of organic expansion and strategic acquisitions, continually broadening our expertise, services, and reach to create a one-stop shop that supports businesses across the UK, Canada and Australia. The Role Lead multiple engineering teams to deliver secure, reliable, high-quality products at pace. You will drive modern engineering practices, DevOps maturity and AI-enabled ways of working across both our products and software delivery processes. Working closely with Product, Design, Architects and Tech Leads, you will help shape technical direction, improve delivery effectiveness, and coach teams to build, ship and operate software successfully. We are looking for someone with strong hands-on experience using and scaling AI in engineering environments, particularly AI/agentic coding assistants, and AI-enabled product capabilities. People Leadership • Lead, coach, and support multiple cross-functional engineering teams and tech leads., • Foster a culture of ownership, psychological safety, accountability, and continuous improvement., • Run regular 1:1s, provide clear feedback and support career development and performance management., • Grow leadership capability within teams so decisions can be made effectively at the right level., • Support hiring, onboarding and retention to build diverse, high-performing teams. Technical Leadership and Engineering Excellence • TDD/BDD, Clean Code, pair, and mob programming, • Automated testing across unit, integration, end-to-end and performance levels, • Secure SDLC practices from design through deployment, • Work with architects and senior engineers to evolve robust, observable, secure and cost-effective cloud-native architectures., • Maintain a strong understanding of technologies including:, • .NET / .NET Core, Java, PHP, and related frameworks, • JavaScript/TypeScript, React and modern front-end development, • Relational and NoSQL databases AI, Automation and Innovation • Drive adoption of AI and automation within engineering workflows and product capabilities., • Identify opportunities where AI can improve quality, reduce manual effort or enable new customer value., • Lead effective adoption of AI/agentic coding assistants across coding, testing, documentation and operational workflows., • Ensure AI usage aligns with security, privacy and compliance standards., • Run lightweight experiments and spikes to validate AI use cases and measure impact., • Collaborate with internal or external AI/ML specialists and vendors to integrate AI services into products and platforms., • Support the full lifecycle of AI-enabled features from prototype through to production monitoring and operation. Delivery and Stakeholder Management • Partner with Product Managers and Product Owners to define outcomes, priorities, roadmaps and delivery plans., • Ensure teams deliver small, frequent, high-quality increments and manage dependencies proactively., • Communicate clearly with stakeholders on priorities, risks, trade-offs and delivery scope., • Contribute to cross-team planning, portfolio alignment, and architectural review activities. Process, Quality and Continuous Improvement • Continuously improve team ways of working, agile delivery practices and operational processes., • Establish clear standards for testing, release management, resilience and non-functional requirements., • Use metrics and team feedback to improve delivery flow, reliability, stability and team health., • Improve cross-team coordination around technical debt, releases, environments and operational change. About you Leadership and Management • Significant experience leading software engineering teams delivering production systems., • Experience managing multiple teams or complex product-focused engineering organisations., • Proven ability to develop engineers and tech leads, manage performance effectively and improve team health. Technical • Strong background in modern software engineering, including experience with:, • .NET / .NET Core, Java, PHP and related frameworks, • JavaScript/TypeScript, React and modern front-end technologies, • Relational and/or NoSQL databases, • Practical experience with:, • CI/CD pipelines and automated testing, • Cloud platforms such as Azure and/or AWS, • Containers and infrastructure-as-code tools including Docker, Kubernetes, Terraform or Ansible, • Monitoring, logging and performance analysis tooling AI and Automation • Practical experience using and rolling out AI/agentic coding assistants in engineering teams., • Experience designing, integrating or operating AI-enabled product features., • Ability to evaluate AI tools and approaches pragmatically across value, risk, cost and compliance considerations. Behavioural • Excellent communication skills across technical and business audiences., • Strong problem-solving and decision-making capability in complex environments., • Collaborative, low-ego approach with strong cross-functional partnership skills., • Strong ownership mindset with a focus on delivering measurable outcomes. Nice to Have • Experience in B2B SaaS and/or domains relevant to Citation including HR, Health & Safety, Certification, background screening or eLearning., • Experience working across multiple business units or product portfolios., • Experience leading distributed or remote teams., • Previous exposure to ML/AI-focused engineering leadership environments. Here’s a taste of the perks we roll out for our extraordinary team members: 25 Days of Holiday + 8 Bank Holidays: We’re talking sun-soaked beaches, snow-capped mountains, or simply your favourite cozy spot at home. Take your well-deserved break with 25 days of holiday, plus those cherished bank holidays. Birthday Bliss: Your birthday isn’t just another day on the calendar; it’s YOUR day! Enjoy it in style with a day off, because at Citation, we believe in celebrating YOU. Post-Wedding Bliss: Newlyweds, we’ve got something special for you too! Extra weeks of holiday to bask in the glow of post-wedding happiness. Growing Families: We’re all about supporting our Citation family, and that includes expectant parents. Vouchers and special perks await to celebrate the newest addition to your family. Healthcare cash plan: Your well-being is our priority. That’s why we offer private healthcare to ensure your peace of mind and keep you feeling your best.

🌟 Technical Services Manager – Cloud & Infrastructure (Hybrid) Department: Managed Services Reports To: Services Director We’re looking for a highly experienced Technical Services Manager with deep Azure cloud expertise to lead and inspire our Infrastructure Team while acting as a trusted technical advisor for our customer. This role is ideal for someone passionate about cloud-first strategy, Azure migration, managed cloud services, and continuous service improvement within a modern managed services environment. This position plays a critical role in helping our customer transition, optimise, and operate Azure-based platforms, ensuring stability, security, and long-term value from cloud investments. 🔑 Key Responsibilities • Provide leadership and governance for the 2nd/3rd Line Infrastructure & Cloud Team, ensuring strong performance, capability development, and engagement., • Act as a senior escalation point for complex infrastructure and Azure cloud-related incidents, ensuring rapid and effective resolution., • Own and drive Azure cloud services, including IaaS, PaaS, and hybrid environments, within a managed services framework., • Lead and support Azure migration initiatives, including assessment, planning, execution, and post-migration optimisation., • Drive service improvement through cloud optimisation, cost management (FinOps), automation, and modernisation initiatives., • Ensure all infrastructure and Azure cloud services are secure, resilient, compliant, and aligned to customer strategy., • Build strong relationships with the customer’s IT leadership, acting as their trusted advisor on Azure cloud strategy, roadmaps, and future-state architecture., • Oversee SLA/OLA performance for infrastructure and Azure managed services, ensuring KPIs and contractual commitments are met., • Support and mentor team members, fostering deep Azure capability, technical excellence, and career growth., • Ensure compliance with policies, regulatory requirements, and ISO standards (ISO 27001, ISO 9001)., • Collaborate with Service Delivery, Transition, and Technical Account Management to ensure smooth onboarding of cloud services and migrations into BAU support., • Own the technical and cloud relationship with the customer for Infrastructure and Azure Managed Services., • Provide expert input into Azure architecture, landing zones, governance, and cloud operating models., • Shape cloud roadmaps, transformation programmes, and future-state designs aligned to business outcomes., • Champion cloud best practices, including automation (IaC), resilience, security-by-design, and scalability., • Participate in Change Approval Boards (CAB), risk assessments, and cloud governance forums., • Oversee proactive monitoring, patching, capacity management, backup, DR, and vulnerability remediation across Azure and hybrid environments., • Represent our managed service business with professionalism, clearly demonstrating ongoing cloud value, optimisation, and innovation., • Proven leadership experience within an Infrastructure, Cloud, or Technical Services environment., • Strong Azure cloud expertise is essential, including:, • Azure IaaS/PaaS, • Azure networking, security, and identity, • Azure migration strategies and tooling, • Hybrid and multi-cloud environments, • Azure managed services and operational best practices, • Strong technical background with the ability to advise on complex cloud and infrastructure solutions., • Experience acting as a trusted advisor to senior stakeholders on cloud strategy and transformation., • Passionate about cloud modernisation, service improvement, automation, and cost optimisation. We’re proud to be an equal opportunity, Disability Confident employer. At Ultima, we celebrate our differences and strive to build an environment where everyone feels respected, valued, and able to succeed. Not sure you meet every single requirement? People from underrepresented groups may be less likely to apply unless they meet every qualification. At Ultima, we’re committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace, so even if your experience doesn’t align perfectly, we encourage you to apply. You might be exactly who we’re looking for. Apply now, or reach out to our Talent team if you have any questions — we’re always happy to chat about how we can make work, work for you.

Insight Global is seeking a Salesforce Developer to join a government-backed project, delivering a large-scale CRM platform within a UK public sector department. The programme is focused on building a critical system used by civil servants to better support UK citizens, improving service delivery, case management, and overall user experience. The successful candidate will play a key role in the development, configuration, and customisation of Salesforce Service Cloud solutions, working across core service processes and user workflows. This will include implementing scalable features, enhancing automation, and ensuring the platform meets both technical and operational requirements in a secure, regulated environment. This is a fully remote position based in the UK and is a 6 month rolling contract (Inside IR35). Must haves: • Active Security Clearance (company will validate and transfer) – required to have worked in a cleared role within the last 12 months, • Hands-on experience as a Salesforce Developer, • Strong proficiency in Salesforce Flow development, including complex process automation., • Solid experience in Apex programming, including writing efficient and well-tested code. Plusses: • Proven experience with DevOps practices, including source code management (e.g., Git), branching, pull requests, and deployment automation., • Experience with DevOps tools such as Copado, Gearset, or Azure DevOps., • Experience with Jira for issue tracking, including user story management., • Salesforce certifications: Salesforce Certified Platform Developer I/II, Salesforce Certified Service Cloud Consultant., • Familiarity with Agile development methodologies (e.g., Scrum, Kanban).

About the Role We are hiring on behalf of a client for a VP of R&D to lead and scale engineering and product development across EMEA and APAC. This is a senior leadership role reporting directly to the CEO, with ownership over technical strategy, architecture, delivery, and team scaling in a fast-growing, enterprise SaaS environment focused on secure and compliant communications. About the Company Our client is a fast-growing SaaS company transforming enterprise communication by integrating consumer messaging platforms with enterprise-grade security and compliance. They are recognized as a Visionary in Gartner’s Magic Quadrant and are trusted by leading global institutions. Role Overview • Lead engineering and product development across EMEA and APAC, • Own delivery, architecture, and technical strategy, • Scale high-performing engineering teams, • Partner with global stakeholders across product, customer, and commercial teams, • Ensure compliance with enterprise-grade security and regulatory standards Key Responsibilities Technical Strategy & Architecture • Define and execute regional R&D roadmap aligned with global strategy, • Oversee system architecture for scalability, security, and reliability, • Drive engineering excellence across CI/CD, DevOps, SRE, and observability, • Lead AI-driven innovation initiatives Delivery & Execution • Own quarterly and annual engineering OKRs, • Ensure predictable release cycles and enterprise-grade SLAs, • Improve development velocity while maintaining compliance and quality Leadership & Talent • Build and scale engineering teams across Backend, Frontend, QA, and DevOps, • Develop senior leaders including Directors and Engineering Managers, • Drive hiring strategy across UK and EU markets, • Establish strong engineering culture and succession planning Cross-Functional Collaboration • Partner with Product, Customer Success, Security, and Sales Engineering teams, • Support enterprise deals requiring deep technical involvement, • Engage with strategic customers on architecture and roadmap discussions Governance & Compliance • Ensure alignment with data privacy and financial regulatory standards, • Strengthen SOC2, ISO, and enterprise security posture Requirements • 10–15+ years of engineering leadership experience, • 5+ years at VP or Director level, • Experience scaling B2B SaaS platforms in fintech, compliance-tech, communications, or cybersecurity, • Strong expertise in distributed systems and cloud-native architecture (AWS, Azure, or GCP), • Experience building and managing teams of 70 engineers, • Exposure to regulated industries (financial services preferred), • Experience operating across US, EMEA, and APAC regions Preferred Qualifications • Experience working across multiple time zones, • Background in fast-paced, high-growth SaaS environments, • Track record of driving operational and engineering improvements Role Details • Location: UK, Israel, France, Germany, Switzerland, Netherlands, Spain, • Work Setup: Remote, • Employment Type: Full-time Pro5 is a global platform helping thousands of vetted professionals get hired by top employers. See what others say on our public ___ and learn how we keep your data safe in our ___.

Job Title - Lead Software Engineer Location - Fully Remote (Must be UK resident with RTW) Salary - Up to £60,000 + bonus + benefits Role purpose We are looking for a Lead Software Engineer to help shape the technical direction of our growing engineering team. This is an ideal role for a strong mid-level or senior engineer who is ready to take their first formal step into technical leadership. You may already be the person others go to for technical guidance, design decisions or support, but you are now looking for a role where you can grow into line management, coaching, architectural ownership and broader technical decision-making. You will manage a small team of software engineers, with up to five direct reports. You will report directly to the Head of Technology, who has a software engineering background with over 20 years of experience. This gives the role strong support, direct visibility and real influence over how the technology function develops. The business is growing, and this is a high-impact role. You will help shape our systems, tooling, architecture and engineering practices as we scale. Key responsibilities Technical leadership • Lead technical delivery across a small team of software engineers., • Help engineers break down problems, make good technical choices and deliver high-quality work., • Set clear technical direction while still staying close enough to the code to guide and support the team., • Own architectural thinking across our application systems., • Make or guide decisions around system design, technical patterns, tooling and platform direction., • Ensure our systems are scalable, maintainable, secure and reliable., • Line manage up to five software engineers., • Support engineers with regular feedback, coaching and development., • Create a team environment where people learn, share knowledge and improve together., • Own and improve engineering standards across the team., • Promote good practices around testing, code quality, documentation, observability and release safety., • Support a healthy code review culture where anyone can review anyones work., • Provide technical direction on cloud architecture and infrastructure design., • Work with the Platform Engineer on CI/CD, infrastructure as code and cloud best practices., • Help shape how we use Azure, Pulumi and related tooling., • Help the team use AI tools effectively and responsibly as part of modern software development., • Use and guide others on tools such as OpenCode, Claude Code and OpenAI Codex., • Bring experience of other AI coding tools and workflows where useful. Skills and experience Essential • Strong software engineering experience, ideally across Python and React., • Good system design and architectural thinking., • Experience contributing to technical decisions beyond individual tickets., • Good understanding of Git, feature branching, pull requests and code reviews., • Comfortable coaching, mentoring or supporting other engineers., • Strong communication skills and the ability to explain technical trade-offs clearly., • Comfortable working with AI tools as part of engineering delivery., • Previous experience as a senior engineer, technical lead or informal team lead., • Exposure to line management or mentoring., • Experience with CI/CD pipelines., • Experience with infrastructure as code., • Experience with Pulumi., • Good understanding of cloud architecture and cloud best practices., • Experience with Azure., • Experience with Shopify., • Experience working closely with platform, DevOps or infrastructure engineers., • Awareness of security, observability and reliability best practices. What we are looking for This role is not necessarily for someone who has already been a long-standing engineering manager. It is for someone with strong technical capability who wants to step into leadership properly. You should enjoy helping other engineers improve, thinking about architecture, making technical decisions and creating the conditions for a team to do good work. You will need to be pragmatic, hands-on and comfortable with ownership. The team is small, so this is not a detached management role. It is a technical leadership role with real influence, real responsibility and direct access to the Head of Technology. Benefits • Bonus scheme., • Fully remote working., • Home office setup allowance., • Training and development budget., • BUPA health care plan., • Birthday off., • Volunteer days., • High-impact role in a growing business.

Senior Backend Developer (.NET | AI-First SaaS Platform) Compensation: Competitive, based on location and experience Location: UK (Hybrid – Office & Remote) Keepnet is an AI-driven SaaS platform experiencing strong, sustained growth in the UK with growing global momentum, helping organisations manage human cyber risk at scale. With Agentic AI live in production, Keepnet runs autonomous systems that plan, build, and operate security awareness and human risk workflows, supported by strong guardrails and observability. We’re looking for a Senior Backend Developer who wants to build production-grade backend services that power these systems, working in a multinational, AI-first engineering team where quality, ownership, and long-term thinking matter. What You’ll Do • Design, build, and maintain scalable backend services for Keepnet’s Human Risk Management platform., • Build clean, modular APIs that integrate internal services and third-party systems to enable automation, reporting, and security workflows., • Develop testable, maintainable codebases using principles such as Clean Architecture, DDD, and TDD., • Own the full development lifecycle: design, implementation, CI/CD (Azure), and post-release monitoring., • Work on distributed and asynchronous systems using message queues, background workers, and event-driven workflows., • Use observability signals (logging, metrics, tracing, tools like Sentry) to proactively detect, diagnose, and prevent production issues., • Collaborate closely with frontend, product, and customer-facing teams to deliver features that solve real customer problems., • Participate in Agile ways of working, focused on iteration, ownership, and continuous improvement. What We’re Looking For • 8+ years of experience building backend systems with .NET., • Strong understanding of API design, distributed systems, and asynchronous architectures., • Experience with SQL and NoSQL databases (PostgreSQL preferred), caching, and queuing systems., • Familiarity with cloud environments and DevOps practices (Azure preferred)., • Comfortable working on production SaaS platforms, with ownership beyond deployment., • Experience using AI-assisted development tools (e.g. Cursor or similar) to support code exploration, refactoring, testing, or design discussions—while maintaining strong engineering judgment., • A strong sense of ownership and production accountability, including monitoring, debugging, and continuous improvement., • Ability to understand product and business context, making pragmatic technical decisions that balance user value, risk, and long-term goals., • A security-conscious mindset, building systems that are secure by design. Life at Keepnet At Keepnet, engineering is about craft, collaboration, and impact. What you can expect: • Hybrid Working: A balance of in-office collaboration and remote focus time., • Thoughtful Engineering: Time and space to design systems properly, not just ship quickly., • Global Context: Work on a multinational SaaS platform used across multiple regions., • AI-First Environment: AI-assisted development and production-grade AI systems are part of everyday work., • Annual Leave: 25 days (+1 per year of service)., • Health & Well-being: Gym support and cycle-to-work scheme., • Team Culture: Monthly team lunches and quarterly offsites., • Continuous Learning: Learn from experienced peers and grow your skills over time. Why This Role Is Different This role is for engineers who: • Care about system design and long-term maintainability, • Enjoy working with experienced peers who challenge each other constructively, • Prefer preventing incidents over reacting to them, • Want to build software used by real customers at real scale, • Believe good engineering is as much about ownership and judgment as it is about code If that sounds like you, we’d love to talk.

Senior AI Infrastructure Engineer (OpenStack & Kubernetes) Location: Remote (UK or EU Preferred) Sector: High-Performance GPU Cloud Computing The Opportunity I am representing a fast-growing, international scale-up that is building next-generation GPU cloud infrastructure. This company is the powerhouse behind a high-performance platform designed specifically for the most demanding AI, Machine Learning, and HPC workloads. As they scale their global footprint to meet massive demand, they are seeking a Senior Infrastructure Engineer who enjoys deep technical autonomy. This is a role for a specialist who wants to move fast, solve complex problems, and have direct ownership over the stability and scalability of business-critical systems. What You’ll Be Doing • Owning Infrastructure: Designing, deploying, and operating OpenStack and Kubernetes clusters optimized for multi-tenant GPU workloads., • Driving Automation: Building and maintaining infrastructure-as-code and GitOps practices to ensure seamless scalability., • Optimizing Performance: Enabling reliable workload scheduling through Kubernetes-native tooling, container runtime optimization, and NVIDIA integrations., • Ensuring Resilience: Maintaining high availability and observability through proactive monitoring, logging, and incident response., • Strengthening Security: Implementing strong controls, including RBAC and network policies, to ensure tenant isolation., • Cross-Team Collaboration: Working closely with DevOps, AI, and Product teams to align infrastructure capabilities with customer needs. The Ideal Profile • OpenStack Expert: Significant hands-on experience operating OpenStack in a production environment., • K8s Specialist: Strong experience running production-grade Kubernetes, ideally in bare-metal or private cloud setups., • Systems Generalist: A solid grounding in Linux, networking, and storage with a practical approach to troubleshooting., • Modern Workflows: Experience with infrastructure automation, CI/CD, and Git-based workflows., • Scale-up Mindset: The ability to thrive in a fast-moving environment with a strong sense of accountability. Nice to Have • Exposure to GPU-based infrastructure, large-scale compute platforms, or HPC., • Familiarity with advanced networking technologies., • Contributions to open-source or cloud-native communities. What’s on Offer? • Impact: The opportunity to make a visible, meaningful impact on a platform used by teams running compute-heavy applications., • Flexibility: Flexible working arrangements, including remote or hybrid options., • Growth: Clear career progression and the chance to help shape the company's culture and future., • Culture: A collaborative, transparent, and international culture built on trust., • Benefits: Competitive salary, annual discretionary bonus, 25 days holiday (plus public holidays), and wellbeing benefits.

Node.js Contractor – AI Tool Replatforming Remote | Outside IR35 | £450–500/day We are looking for an experienced Node.js contractor to help replatform and modernise an internally developed AI-driven data platform. The existing tool was rapidly developed by a member of the technical team using AI-assisted development tools and is currently running locally on a laptop environment. We now need an experienced engineer to rewrite/refactor the application into a secure, production-ready Node.js solution suitable for deployment within our server infrastructure. The Role You will take ownership of analysing the current Python-based application and rebuilding/refactoring it into a scalable and maintainable Node.js platform. The application: • Pulls data from multiple external sources including:, • RSS feeds, • Websites, • APIs, • Processes and stores data within a database Required Skills & Experience • Strong commercial experience with Node.js, • Experience refactoring or rewriting existing applications, • Solid understanding of secure software engineering practices, • Experience building applications that integrate with APIs, web scraping, and data feeds, • Database design and integration experience, • Front-end development capability (React/Vue/modern JS frameworks beneficial), • Experience deploying applications into production server environments, • Understanding of authentication, security hardening, and application resilience, • Ability to work independently and make pragmatic architectural decisions Desirable • Previous experience working with AI/LLM-powered applications, • Python experience to help interpret the existing codebase, • Experience preparing systems for penetration testing/compliance review, • DevOps/cloud infrastructure experience Contract Details • Contract: Outside IR35, • Rate: £450–500 per day, • Location: Fully remote, • Start: ASAP, • Duration: Initially 10-12 weeks but potential for extension We’re looking for someone pragmatic, technically strong, and comfortable taking an early-stage internal tool and turning it into a secure, production-grade platform.

🚀 Global brand hiring: Senior AWS / Full Stack Engineer - 12 month contract - Remote/UK based🚀 I’m looking to connect with experienced engineers who thrive in cloud-native environments and enjoy building scalable, data-driven applications. 🔧 What we’re looking for: • 5+ years working with AWS services including Aurora, Postgres, Redshift, S3, DynamoDB, CloudFront, SES, API Gateway, Step Functions, EventBridge, and SAM/CloudFormation, • Strong SQL programming expertise, • Experience with NestJS and modern front-end development (JavaScript, HTML, CSS), • Familiarity with GitLab (or similar) and CI/CD workflows, • Proven track record optimizing data storage, retrieval, performance, and cost efficiency, • Experience integrating data from APIs, databases, and streaming platforms into centralized systems (data lakes / warehouses), • Hands-on experience with serverless architectures, DevOps practices, containers, and cloud security 🔐 Bonus points for: • Advanced knowledge of data security best practices (encryption, IAM, access controls), • Strong collaboration skills across engineering, product, and business teams, • Solid understanding of SDLC, testing, and cloud-based delivery 💡 This role is ideal for someone who enjoys solving complex problems, working with modern cloud architectures, and contributing to high-impact systems. 📩 Interested or know someone who might be a great fit? Drop me an email with your CV to or comment below!

First Point Group is recruiting for a Network Architect (SD-WAN / SDN / Cloud) and previous experience with (PCI-DSS / banking / regulated environments). The successful candidate must have strong enterprise network architecture experience, expertise across network security and hands-on experience with network automation tools such as Terraform, Ansible, or Python. *PLEASE NOTE - sponsorship can not be provided. Candidates must live in the UK with valid rights to work. This is an excellent opportunity to join a highly respected financial services organisation investing heavily in modern infrastructure, cloud connectivity, security transformation, and automation. You will play a key role in shaping the future-state network architecture across critical banking platforms, working on enterprise-scale transformation initiatives involving SDN, SASE, cloud networking, and zero-trust security models. The company offers a collaborative environment, exposure to cutting-edge technologies, and the chance to influence strategic architecture decisions within a regulated environment. Key Responsibilities • Design and deliver end-to-end network architecture across LAN, WAN, Data Centre, and Cloud environments, • Lead secure network design initiatives including firewalls, segmentation, IDS/IPS, and zero-trust frameworks, • Drive automation and Infrastructure-as-Code adoption using Terraform, Ansible, APIs, and CI/CD pipelines, • Define architecture standards, governance, and compliance controls within a regulated banking environment, • Support large-scale transformation programmes across SD-WAN, SDN, SASE, and cloud networking, • Collaborate with engineering, security, and infrastructure teams to deliver scalable and resilient solutions, • Provide technical leadership and guidance on best practices across networking and security domains Required Experience • 8+ years of experience in network engineering and/or network architecture, • Strong background working within banking, financial services, or other highly regulated industries, • Deep expertise in - Routing & Switching, Enterprise Network Security, Firewalls, IDS/IPS, and segmentation, SD-WAN, SDN, and network virtualization, • Network automation using Python, Ansible, Terraform, APIs, or CI/CD tools, • Strong understanding of architecture governance and regulatory compliance, • Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, • Ability to work independently and lead technical initiatives Nice to Have • Cloud networking experience across AWS, Azure, or GCP, • Certifications such as CCNP, CCIE, cloud, or security certifications, • Experience delivering zero-trust or security transformation programmes, • Exposure to SASE architectures and modern cloud connectivity solutions

A leading e-commerce company based in Liverpool is searching for an Information Security Manager.The role involves owning the information security domain, managing security tools, driving compliance with regulations like UK GDPR, and leading risk assessments.The ideal candidate will have in-depth kn

An insurance company in Liverpool is seeking a Cyber Security Operations Manager to lead their security operations team. Ideal candidates will possess extensive experience in a similar role and knowledge of cloud security tools. The position offers a competitive salary of up to £75,000 and hybrid w

Candour is looking for an Information Security Manager in Liverpool offering a salary between £60,000 - £70,000.

Whilst we are looking for IT Security Architects, we're open to speaking to Infrastructure Architects, Cloud Architects, or Technical Design Authorities with Azure security experience who want to specialize in IT Security Architecture. Proven experience as an IT Security Architect or secure systems

Cyber Security Operations Manager Liverpool (Hybrid) - £70 000 - £75,000 We're working with a growing UK business looking to hire a Cyber Security Operations Manager to take full ownership of its security operations function, ensuring the organisation is protected, resilient, and continuously improving against an increasingly complex threat landscape. This is a high-impact position where you'll lead the security operations function end-to-end, driving improvements across threat detection, incident response, and overall security posture within a complex, evolving environment. The Role You'll take ownership of security operations, ensuring the business is protected against evolving threats while continuously improving processes, tooling, and team capability. Key responsibilities include: · Leading the day-to-day operations of the Security Operations function, including oversight of any outsourced SOC · Managing the full incident response lifecycle (detection through to recovery and post-incident review) · Overseeing threat detection, vulnerability management, and cyber defence capabilities · Driving improvements across SIEM, SOAR, EDR/XDR, and security tooling · Ensuring robust monitoring, alerting, and response across cloud, network, and endpoint environments · Partnering with Infrastructure, Cloud, and Risk teams to strengthen security across the business · Leading and developing a team of cyber engineers and analysts · Driving automation initiatives to improve response times and operational efficiency · Supporting governance, compliance, and audit requirements · Reporting on security performance, risks, and KPIs to senior stakeholders What We're Looking For · Proven experience leading a Security Operations or SOC function · Strong understanding of SIEM, SOAR, EDR/XDR, IDS/IPS, and security tooling · Experience managing incident response and threat management in complex environments · Strong knowledge of frameworks such as NIST, ISO 27001, or CIS Controls · Experience working in cloud environments (Azure, AWS, or GCP) · Strong leadership and stakeholder management skills · Ability to balance hands-on technical understanding with strategic oversight Why Join? · Opportunity to lead and shape the security operations function · High visibility role across technology and leadership teams · Business actively investing in cyber security and resilience If you're looking for a role where you can lead, influence, and strengthen cyber security at scale, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today with your most up to date CV. BH36094

Cloud Infrastructure Architect Liverpool (Hybrid) | £70,000 - £75,000 If you're a Cloud Architect who enjoys combining hands-on design with strategic influence, this is an opportunity to play a key role in shaping a modern cloud environment within a growing UK business. This is an opportunity to play a central role in shaping cloud strategy, driving infrastructure modernisation, and influencing how technology supports the wider business. The Role You'll take ownership of cloud architecture across the organisation, working closely with engineering, security, and platform teams to deliver robust and future-proof solutions. Key responsibilities include: Designing end-to-end cloud architectures across compute, storage, networking, and identity Leading the development of cloud standards, design patterns, and governance frameworks Driving hybrid and multi-cloud strategies (Azure, AWS, GCP) Supporting migration of on-premise workloads into cloud environments Implementing Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, Bicep, ARM) Designing secure cloud environments aligned to Zero Trust principles Collaborating with security teams to embed monitoring, logging, and incident response Optimising cloud performance, cost, and scalability (FinOps principles) Leading on resilience, disaster recovery, and capacity planning Acting as a technical advisor to stakeholders across the business What We're Looking For Strong experience in cloud infrastructure architecture (Azure, AWS, or GCP) Solid background across networking, infrastructure, and system administration Experience designing secure, scalable, enterprise-level cloud environments Strong knowledge of Infrastructure as Code and automation tooling Experience with container platforms (Kubernetes / AKS / EKS / GKE) Understanding of identity and access management (IAM, Azure AD, RBAC) Experience with cloud cost optimisation and performance tuning Strong stakeholder communication and ability to translate technical concepts Why Join? Opportunity to shape cloud strategy within a growing business High-impact role with strong visibility across technology teams Blend of architecture, hands-on design, and strategic influence Business actively investing in cloud and infrastructure If you're looking for a role where you can design, influence, and deliver modern cloud platforms, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today with your most up-to-date CV. BH36095 TPBN1_UKTJ

Cloud Infrastructure Architect Liverpool (Hybrid) | £70,000 - £75,000 If you're a Cloud Architect who enjoys combining hands-on design with strategic influence, this is an opportunity to play a key role in shaping a modern cloud environment within a growing UK business. This is an opportunity to play a central role in shaping cloud strategy, driving infrastructure modernisation, and influencing how technology supports the wider business. The Role You'll take ownership of cloud architecture across the organisation, working closely with engineering, security, and platform teams to deliver robust and future-proof solutions. Key responsibilities include: · Designing end-to-end cloud architectures across compute, storage, networking, and identity · Leading the development of cloud standards, design patterns, and governance frameworks · Driving hybrid and multi-cloud strategies (Azure, AWS, GCP) · Supporting migration of on-premise workloads into cloud environments · Implementing Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, Bicep, ARM) · Designing secure cloud environments aligned to Zero Trust principles · Collaborating with security teams to embed monitoring, logging, and incident response · Optimising cloud performance, cost, and scalability (FinOps principles) · Leading on resilience, disaster recovery, and capacity planning · Acting as a technical advisor to stakeholders across the business What We're Looking For · Strong experience in cloud infrastructure architecture (Azure, AWS, or GCP) · Solid background across networking, infrastructure, and system administration · Experience designing secure, scalable, enterprise-level cloud environments · Strong knowledge of Infrastructure as Code and automation tooling · Experience with container platforms (Kubernetes / AKS / EKS / GKE) · Understanding of identity and access management (IAM, Azure AD, RBAC) · Experience with cloud cost optimisation and performance tuning · Strong stakeholder communication and ability to translate technical concepts Why Join? · Opportunity to shape cloud strategy within a growing business · High-impact role with strong visibility across technology teams · Blend of architecture, hands-on design, and strategic influence · Business actively investing in cloud and infrastructure If you're looking for a role where you can design, influence, and deliver modern cloud platforms, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today with your most up-to-date CV. BH36095

Your new company This organisation is a well-established and highly regarded education‑focused managed service provider, working in close partnership with schools, academies and multi‑academy trusts. It delivers reliable, high-quality digital and technology services that enable educational institutions to operate securely, efficiently and with confidence.Operating across the North West supporting over 150 schools, the organisation supports a diverse range of educational settings, providing end‑to‑end technology solutions including infrastructure, cloud services, cybersecurity, digital platforms and ongoing support. Its approach is rooted in a deep understanding of the education landscape, safeguarding responsibilities and the operational pressures faced by schools and trusts. The organisation is values‑driven and relationship‑led, prioritising long‑term partnerships over transactional service delivery, and they work collaboratively with leaders and staff to design practical, sustainable digital solutions that genuinely support teaching, learning and operational effectiveness. As the organisation continues to grow, it is investing in its people, processes and technology to strengthen its service offering and scale responsibly. It offers a professional, supportive environment where individuals are trusted, empowered and encouraged to contribute ideas, develop their expertise and make a meaningful impact within the education sector.Your new role Reporting to the IT Service Director, this role sits within a dedicated education‑focused technical services team, providing first line and second line IT support to primary schools across Merseyside. You will work closely with schools to resolve day-to-day technical issues, maintain secure and reliable systems, and ensure technology consistently supports teaching, learning and school operations. The role is hands-on and varied, covering helpdesk support, on-site and remote troubleshooting, system maintenance, device builds and installations, and the ongoing monitoring of backups, security and filtering systems. As an IT Technician joining this reputable managed service provider, you will become an integral part of the team where you will further develop your own skills and knowledge. What you'll need to succeed In order to be successful in securing this position, you will ideally have IT support experience in the education sector, having worked in a school, college or multi-academy trust setting. You will have a proactive approach to providing IT support, with experience working in an end-user-facing setting, where excellent customer service and communication skills are required. You will have a strong working knowledge of Microsoft 365, as well as ideally a working knowledge of systems and technologies in the education sector. What you'll get in return In return, you will be paid a competitive salary of between £32,000 and £35,000 depending on the level of your experience, as well as knowledge of the education sector. You will become an integral part of this well-established team where you will have the opportunity to further develop your own skills and knowledge. What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at (url removed)

You can manage technical reviews and assessments of cloud strategy, roadmaps, cloud data models, cloud integration and cloud migration tools. You have experience of delivering complex large-scale architectural solutions on cloud or hybrid environments and also the integration of cloud platforms into

A leading educational institution in Northern Ireland is seeking a Cloud Security & Solutions Architect to architect and optimize cloud solutions.

Role: SC Cleared Cloud Security Engineer (Azure). I'm supporting a defence-focused start-up on their search for a hands‑on Cloud Security Engineer to help secure, scale, and continuously improve their Azure environment. Experience in cloud security (Azure).

GCS is looking for a Security Engineer to join their expanding cyber security team in the United Kingdom. In this role, you will be responsible for designing and implementing security controls across cloud and operational environments.

Allstate is looking for a hands-on technical leader to manage an engineering team focused on delivering security controls in the UK. This role emphasizes building a strong engineering culture and effective agile execution, while ensuring security practices are embedded into the software development

O Associates is seeking a hands-on Cloud Security Engineer to join a defence-focused start-up in the West Midlands. You will collaborate with architects to define secure designs, improve cloud security posture, and support incident responses. Successful candidates will have strong Azure security exp

A leading global financial services organisation is seeking an experienced Cloud Security Engineer for a 12-month contract. Ideal candidates will possess strong AWS expertise, knowledge of cloud security principles, and exceptional communication skills.

Cloud Security Posture: Own and continuously strengthen Flo's AWS security posture using tools like GuardDuty, Inspector, Security Hub, and SSM Patch Manager. Experience: 7+ years in Infrastructure Security, Cloud Security, or Security Engineering roles. Cutting-Edge Stack: Work with modern security

A financial services organisation is seeking an experienced Cyber Security Engineer to enhance their security capabilities. In this hybrid role, you will design and implement security solutions across cloud and on-prem environments, ensuring alignment with regulatory expectations. Ideal candidates w

Noble Foods Ltd is seeking a Cyber Security Engineer to secure their hybrid environments across Azure and on-prem systems. You'll strengthen network security, manage incident response, and drive vulnerability management.

The role requires a strong background in solution architecture within the Defence and Army environment, expertise in cloud services, and the ability to engage with various stakeholders.

A leading IT consultancy seeks an experienced Information Security Manager to lead their Security Operations Centre (SOC) in Berkshire. The role requires a degree and industry certifications, with a focus on implementing technical security strategies and managing incidents.

Candidates should have solid experience in cloud security (AWS/Azure) and relevant security certifications like CISSP or CISM. Bright Consulting Partners Ltd is seeking an experienced Senior Cyber Security Engineer to design and implement secure enterprise IT systems in hybrid environments. The role

This offers a unique opportunity to join a cyber security team and work in a varied security engineer role that will see you perform; customer security assessments to review their posture in line with cyber essentials plus, manage security alerts, take security support needs from the service desk te

The primary remit of the role extends to supporting and maintaining the University’s Cloud-Based Microsoft Enterprise configurations incorporating the M365 ecosystem, Entra ID, Azure Cloud Services and the Microsoft Security stack including Defender for Cloud, Defender for Office, Defender for Ide

As the Information Security Officer, you will help develop and maintain cybersecurity and privacy policies, while actively contributing to various team projects. Help maintain and align cybersecurity and privacy strategy with business and regulatory needs. Conduct risk, vulnerability, and penetr

From every day life, to changing someone's world.Ready to step into a role where every day has purpose? At Lifeways, we’re more than the UK’s largest supported living provider—we’re a community built on compassion, respect, and genuine human connection.There’s no better moment to begin a c

Cloud without Boundaries: Work in a cloud-agnostic setup (primarily AWS and GCP), offering broad exposure to both platforms-no rigid vendor lock-in. Shape the Future of Infrastructure: Drive the migration from Linux-based systems to cloud-native environments in a way that blends reliability, scalabi

Security-focused mindset (secrets, key management, zero trust).

Ensure enterprise-grade security and reliability standards are upheld. Cloud-native infrastructure and CI/CD pipelines. Continuous improvement of performance, reliability, and security.

Awareness of cloud platforms like AWS and Azure. Understand concepts like virtual machines, storage, and networking in the cloud. Know why organizations use the cloud (scalability, flexibility, cost-efficiency).

Understanding of cloud security and best practices. We’re hiring a DevOps Engineer to take ownership of a cutting-edge, cloud-based platform used by expert teams working at the forefront of AI-driven innovation. This is a hands-on role combining infrastructure, engineering, and security—where yo

Senior Residential Support Worker | Children's Services.Are you an experienced support worker ready to step into a leadership role?.Senior Residential Support Worker.In this pivotal role, you will support the Registered and Deputy Managers in the day-to-day operations of the home.Leading shifts, all

Contributing to the evolution of a hybrid cloud/on-prem platform. It’s an opportunity to solve problems that don’t exist in typical cloud environments and to collaborate with a multidisciplinary team pushing boundaries every day.

DevOps Engineer / Platform Engineer / Site Reliability Engineer / Infrastructure Engineer / Cloud Engineer / Systems Engineer / Build Engineer / Release Engineer / Automation Engineer / CI/CD Engineer / Azure Engineer / Linux Engineer / Jenkins / GitLab CI / Azure DevOps / Docker / Kubernetes / Bash

Building and operating secure, automated, cloud‑native platforms.

Manage external vendors supporting cloud infrastructure. Strong expertise in AWS, Docker, and CloudFormation. DevOps/security certifications.

Shaping a cloud-based platform so it scales effectively as demand grows. Is comfortable working in cloud-based environments. Understands the importance of security and reliability in day-to-day work.

Hours: Waking nights (4 on / 4 off).Working in our Children’s Homes means being a part of a young person’s day to day life.This means being there for the highest highs and lowest lows.Our night support workers are a part of enabling our young people to get their childhood back and create pathw