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Key Details • Role: PAM Specialist, • Location: Culham - typically 2-3 days per week on site, • Duration: Until 30/09/2026, with possible extension, • IR35: In scope, • Rate: Up to £50-55/hour, • Environment: Cyber / Public Sector, security-focused What you would be doing • Implementing and managing PAM toolkits end-to-end, • Configuring and managing Privileged Remote Access, • Designing and operating credential vaulting, password rotation, and check-in/check-out workflows, • Setting up and optimising privileged session recording and monitoring, • Driving service account discovery and lifecycle management, • Onboarding Windows Server, Linux/Unix and network devices onto PAM platforms, • Managing privileged accounts in Active Directory, • Integrating PAM with SIEM for logging, alerting and monitoring, • Producing clear documentation, runbooks and technical configuration records, • Troubleshooting connector and session-related issues What the client is looking for • Proven, hands-on experience with PAM solutions (implementation and BAU management), • Solid knowledge of credential vaulting, password rotation and session monitoring/recording, • Experience integrating PAM into complex infrastructures (servers, network devices, AD, SIEM), • Familiarity with security frameworks such as ISO 27001 and NIST CSF, • Strong troubleshooting skills and a methodical, security-focused mindset, • Ability to obtain SC-level national security clearance (BPSS as a minimum) Nice to have (but not essential) • Experience with BeyondTrust (Password Safe, Privileged Remote Access, Endpoint Privilege Management), • Exposure to other PAM platforms such as CyberArk or Delinea, • Scripting skills (e.g. PowerShell, Python) for automation, • Experience with privileged access for databases (SQL Server, Oracle), • Background in public sector, critical national infrastructure or OT/ICS environments Why this might interest you • Long-term stability (contract to late 2026 with extension potential), • Opportunity to be the go-to PAM specialist in a security-critical setting, • Hands-on, technically challenging role with real influence on cyber resilience If this aligns with your experience, I would be keen to share more.

Machine Learning Engineer (MLOps) / MLOps Engineer Location: Oxfordshire, UK Permanent HYBRID 3 days per week onsite ARCA Resourcing is partnering with an innovative, established but scaling technology company in Oxfordshire to recruit a Machine Learning Engineer (MLOps). This role offers the opportunity to work at the forefront of advanced computing and emerging technologies, applying modern machine learning techniques to complex scientific and engineering challenges. As a Machine Learning Engineer, you will develop advanced ML-driven applications that enhance the performance, stability, and sensitivity of next-generation technologies. Working closely with experimental scientists and hardware engineers, you will translate complex physical system data into actionable improvements through intelligent data modelling and automation. Key Responsibilities • Develop and implement custom machine learning models for signal processing, sensor fusion, and system optimisation, • Design models for applications such as noise suppression, drift compensation, anomaly detection, and adaptive calibration, • Build and maintain robust data pipelines to process high-dimensional experimental and time-series datasets, • Train, validate, and optimise machine learning models using modern Python-based frameworks, • Integrate ML inference into real-time or near-real-time control environments, • Stay up to date with the latest developments in machine learning and sensor fusion techniques, • Interpret and communicate cutting-edge research in both theory and experiment with internal teams, • Contribute to the wider scientific community through publications, conferences, or technical collaboration, • Support and mentor colleagues, contributing to a collaborative research and engineering environment Essential Skills & Experience • BSc or MSc in Computer Science, Mathematics, Statistics, Physics, Quantum, or a closely related discipline, • 2+ years of industry experience developing and deploying machine learning models, • Strong programming skills in Python for machine learning and scientific computing, • Experience developing, training, and optimising machine learning models, • Familiarity with common ML tools and frameworks such as PyTorch, pandas, and scikit-learn, • Experience working with large datasets and high-performance computing (HPC) environments, • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills in complex technical environments, • Ability to communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders, • Comfortable working in collaborative, cross-functional teams within a fast-paced R&D environment, • Ability to learn complex topics quickly and translate research into practical solutions Desirable Skills & Experience • PhD in Computer Science, Mathematics, Statistics, Physics, or a related field, • Experience deploying machine learning models to edge or embedded compute hardware, • Experience with MLOps workflows, including continuous training, testing, and deployment pipelines, • Experience with real-time systems, sensor data processing, or advanced signal processing, • Exposure to quantum technologies, quantum information science, or quantum machine learning This is a unique opportunity to apply cutting-edge machine learning techniques within a highly technical environment, working alongside experts developing breakthrough technologies. ARCA Resourcing welcomes applications from engineers passionate about using machine learning to solve complex scientific and engineering problems. Please apply via the link for immediate consideration!

Your new companyAn established and fast-growing technology organisation is on a mission to transform digital connectivity across the UK. With a focus on building and operating high-speed fibre networks, the business is committed to delivering world-class broadband services to communities and supporting a data-driven future. You'll be joining a forward-thinking environment that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement. Your new roleAs a Senior Data Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in shaping and enhancing the organisation's enterprise data platform. Working within a specialist Data Analytics & AI team, you'll be responsible for designing, building, and maintaining scalable data pipelines and models within Snowflake to support analytics, reporting, and data-led decision-making across the business.You will translate data architecture strategies into high-quality technical solutions, optimise performance and cost, and ensure the data platform is reliable, secure, and well-structured. This includes developing ELT/ETL pipelines using tools such as dbt and Argo Workflows, implementing data quality and governance practices, and leveraging advanced Snowflake features to drive automation and efficiency.Collaboration is key-you'll work closely with analysts, data consumers, and business stakeholders, enabling them through well-designed data models and providing technical support where needed. You'll also contribute to monitoring, CI/CD processes, and ongoing improvements to engineering standards across the team. What you'll need to succeed • Proven experience delivering cloud-based data engineering solutions, ideally centred around Snowflake, • Strong skills in SQL, Python, and dbt for data modelling and transformation, • Experience with Snowflake RBAC and performance optimisation, • Familiarity with ingestion/replication tools such as Airbyte, Fivetran, Hevo, or similar, • Understanding of cloud technologies (AWS preferred), • Knowledge of data modelling, governance principles, and best-practice engineering standards, • Experience supporting BI/reporting tools such as Power BI, • Exposure to enterprise systems like Salesforce, BSS/OSS, telephony, or call-centre data, • Experience in data platform migrations, data validation, and quality assurance, • Background in enabling business teams through training, documentation, or adoption support, • Familiarity with Terraform or Infrastructure-as-Code 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 hays.co.uk

Senior DevOps Engineer (Contract) £700 per day | 3-Month Contract (Likely to Extend) | Onsite - Oxford Based Are you a Platform/Linux/DevOps expert who thrives on complex challenges? Do you love working at the intersection of science, technology, and hardware innovation? Ready to join a high-growth, cutting-edge tech environment where your impact is immediate? Our client, a scaling technology business with ambitious plans, is on the lookout for seasoned Senior Linux Platform Engineers to play a pivotal role in their DevOps transformation. This is your chance to join a project that blends scientific complexity with technological excellence, perfect for DevOps professionals who enjoy solving sophisticated problems, influencing infrastructure decisions, and working hands-on with the latest in modern tooling. Why This Role is Great • Shape the Future of Infrastructure: Drive the migration from Linux-based systems to cloud-native environments in a way that blends reliability, scalability, and performance., • Cloud without Boundaries: Work in a cloud-agnostic setup (primarily AWS and GCP), offering broad exposure to both platforms-no rigid vendor lock-in., • Hands-On with Leading Tech: Tackle real-world challenges using Docker, Kubernetes, Terraform, and Ansible in an agile and forward-thinking team., • Be Where Science Meets Tech: Collaborate with specialists across engineering and data science, contributing to projects that operate at the edge of hardware innovation., • Ownership from Day One: Hit the ground running and take immediate ownership of complex problems in a fast-paced, supportive environment. About You You’ll bring a solid foundation in Linux systems and have proven experience guiding businesses through cloud transformations. You may have previously worked in scientific, hardware, or deep-tech environments and have a natural ability to unravel technical complexity and make smart, scalable decisions. You’ll also enjoy working onsite-immersed with the team, collaborating closely, and shaping solutions in real time. You may have worked with or be eager to deepen your experience with: • Public cloud platforms – AWS, GCP, or both, • Container orchestration – Kubernetes & Docker, • Infrastructure-as-Code – Terraform, Ansible, • Monitoring tools – Grafana, Datadog, Prometheus, etc., • Python – for development, scripting and automation, • Solving complex technical challenges in environments where hardware and software intersect, • Working in highly collaborative, cross-functional teams If you don't tick every box but bring similar experience and the ability to adapt quickly, we strongly encourage you to apply. The Offer • £700-750 per day (Outside IR35), • Initial 3-month contract with strong likelihood of extension, • Onsite role (majority of the week), • Start ASAP Apply Now If you’re ready to make an impact in a tech-driven, fast-scaling organisation where no two days are the same, we’d love to hear from you. Submit your CV today to explore the next big step in your DevOps career. We are committed to building inclusive teams. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. Our client values diversity and believes a broad range of ideas and experiences makes for better outcomes.

Do you enjoy building infrastructure that powers complex engineering environments? Are you the type of engineer who loves improving performance, reliability and scalability across distributed systems? Looking for a role where your platform work directly enables advanced technical teams to innovate faster? Our client is seeking a Platform Engineer to help design, build and maintain the infrastructure that supports high-performance engineering and data workloads. This role focuses on creating reliable, scalable environments that allow engineering teams to experiment, develop and process large volumes of data efficiently. Working closely with engineers and technical specialists, you will help shape the platform that powers compute-intensive workflows and internal development environments. This is a great opportunity for a Platform Engineer, Infrastructure Engineer, DevOps Engineer or Kubernetes Engineer who enjoys solving complex infrastructure challenges and improving the systems other engineers rely on. Why This Role is Great This position offers the opportunity to design and evolve a modern infrastructure platform supporting demanding engineering workloads. You’ll have the chance to: • Design, deploy and operate Kubernetes clusters supporting large-scale compute workloads, • Build and maintain on-premise infrastructure used for high-performance processing and development environments, • Manage Linux-based systems and containerised services, • Configure networking, storage and load balancing across distributed platforms, • Improve the performance, reliability and scalability of internal compute clusters, • Develop automation and infrastructure-as-code workflows to streamline deployments, • Collaborate closely with engineering teams to support evolving technical workloads About You You are an engineer who enjoys working close to the platform layer, building reliable systems that other teams depend on. You may have experience with: • Kubernetes cluster deployment and management, • Linux systems administration, • Container technologies such as Docker, • Distributed systems and networking concepts, • Managing infrastructure for compute-intensive workloads, • Infrastructure-as-code or automation tooling, • Troubleshooting complex infrastructure and platform issues Additional experience that could be useful includes: • Python scripting or automation, • CI/CD tools such as Jenkins, • Cloud platforms such as AWS What You’ll Gain This role offers the opportunity to work on technically challenging infrastructure problems in a collaborative engineering environment. Benefits include: • Competitive salary, • 10% company pension, • 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, • Private medical insurance, • Life cover and permanent health insurance, • Free on-site parking, • Hybrid working in Oxford Diversity & Inclusion Humand Talent Solutions and our clients are committed to creating inclusive workplaces where everyone can thrive. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and experiences. We do not discriminate based on gender, race, religion or belief, disability, age, pregnancy and maternity, marriage and civil partnership, sexual orientation or gender reassignment.

Lightricity is a high-tech SME which has developed ultra-high efficiency light (photovoltaic) energy harvesting technologies for IoT and space applications. Our indoor PV technology provides power to smart devices and sensors without the need for disposable batteries, providing a sustainable and cost-effective solution for powering billions of smart devices and sensors. Our outdoor PV technology has state-of-the-art performance and provides electrical power for micro-satellites and UAVs Lightricity is seeking a Automation / Robotics Engineer to develop systems and processes for the automated assembly of high-efficiency solar cells into solar cell assemblies. The successful candidate will play a key role in scaling up manufacturing utilising robotic equipment and automation of assembly tools. This role involves hands-on work in our laboratories to deliver automated hardware and software systems ready for use in manufacturing. The successful candidate should enjoy hands-on activities and have a relevant engineering degree. Responsibilities: • Integrate and program new robotic systems for pick-and-place, lay-down and other assembly operations, • Develop automated processes and tools for the interconnection and packaging of high-efficiency solar cells, • Develop custom software to interface with and control assembly equipment and motion stages, • Design and implement automated test sequences for quality control and performance verification, • Design and fabricate mechanical fixtures and jigs using CAD and 3D printing to support assembly and testing, • Contribute to the company’s R&D projects, • Write technical documentation, process specifications and test reports Required skills/experience: • Degree in robotics, mechatronics, mechanical or manufacturing engineering; or a related discipline, • Experience with automated assembly equipment (e.g. robotic arms), • Strong programming skills (e.g. Python) for hardware control and automation, • Proficiency in CAD software (e.g. SolidWorks) and mechanical design, • Hands-on experience in a workshop, manufacturing or laboratory environment, • Ability to work under own initiative and manage workload to meet tight project deadlines, • Eligible to work in the UK Desirable skills/experience: • Experience with industrial automation software and control systems, • Experience developing GUIs for equipment control or manufacturing dashboards, • Knowledge of machine vision systems for automated inspection, • Knowledge of electronic component and solar cell assembly techniques, • Hands-on experience in welding and/or soldering techniques, • Familiarity with space industry standards or Assembly, Integration and Test (AIT) principles Benefits: • Competitive salary, • Workplace pension, • Access to tennis court and table tennis on-site, • On-site facilities (kitchen, changing rooms, showers), • Great location in the Oxford Science Park

SW Engineer (Distributed Computing, AWS, Python, C#/C++)Oxford - 3-4 days per week in office.£45000 - £68000 + Package.- Must have a Computing/STEM Degree (2:1 or higher).- Can work in their Oxford head office 3-4 days week.- Must have experinece with AWS / Distributed ComputingYour new companyYou'll be joining a cutting-edge engineering and technology organisation that has grown rapidly in the UK, now pushing into global markets. Formed by world leading experts in science/software the business is redefining how high performance components/instruments are designed.This role would essentially suit someone with a passion for Mechanical Engineering/Physical Modelling with commercial Software Development experience - you must have written production grade code in C#, C++ or Python for application development (not web apps or embedded) and an interest in pushing Machine Learning over time.Crucially we are looking for experience with AWS Cloud / Distributed Computing to be considered. Your new roleIn this role you'll be tackling engineering challenges that most organisations simply can't touch and building proprietary software that makes a difference in the world. You will thrive in an environment where new challenges appear daily and innovation is the expectation.Your role will involve developing core modules within the Engineering design platform, and integrating modules into a cloud compute environment for a team that runs Agile. You'll wrap commercial simulation tools, integrate everything into automated workflows and help streamline complex engineering processes through high quality automation. The right person will be motivated and hungry to solve first-of-their-kind challenges.With the rapid expansion and new investment into the company it's an exciting time to be joining with solid progression opportunities. You're also safe in the knowledge the future is bright as their customer list boasts some of the worlds leading tech, automotive, aerospace and engineering brands.What you'll need to succeedWe're looking for candidates with a Bachelors, Masters or PhD Degree in a STEM or Computing discipline - ideally from a Russell Group University.We need 2-6 years proficiency working in a commercial Software Engineering role/team using either C#, C++ or Python. Ideally you'll have worked with Vue/Django, JavaScript/Typescript.You should have AWS Cloud or Distributed Computing experience to apply for this role. this will be supported by a mix of Kubernetes cluster experience, PostgreSQL and Linux platform background.You'll have a strong knowledge of software design patterns and modern engineering principles and clear communication/interpersonal skills are a must for working closely with internal teams. Experience with AWS, Machine Learning models, agentic AI pipelines would be beneficial.What you'll get in returnThe company offers 25 days' holiday plus bank holidays, flexible working hours, a pension with a 9% employer contribution, private healthcare covering dental & health screening. There are company share options and a huge collection of local discount schemes including gym membership and there is parking on site.What you need to do nowTo find out more and to be considered for this position please apply directly, or contact Max Wilcock, Business Director on .At Hays Technology, we are shaping the future of recruitment. The rapid adoption of cloud, which is making customer interfaces more engaging and creating a seamless engagement with businesses, means that from the foundation of your organisation up, software developers are critical to success. As the competition for talent grows, we're ready and waiting to help developers really make an impact on organisations, so talk to us today. We are Hays Technology. 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 hays.co.uk

Job Summary We’re seeking a Test Development Engineer to lead end‑to‑end testing for Brill Power’s Battery Intelligence Platform, covering BMS and DC/DC systems. You’ll design test strategies, build automation (Python, GitLab CI), and execute environmental, reliability, and compliance campaigns to generate high‑quality evidence for product confidence and certification. Working closely with electronics, firmware, and manufacturing, you’ll root‑cause issues, validate fixes, and contribute to qualification against relevant standards. This onsite role in Oxford sits at the intersection of power electronics and embedded systems, helping scale our technology across new markets as part of the Palmer Energy Technology family. About Brill Power (part of the Palmer Energy Technology family) Brill Power, a subsidiary of Palmer Energy Technology, works at the cutting edge of energy storage, power electronics, and battery software. We are a team of problem solvers and innovators, keen to make energy storage as efficient, sustainable, and widely adopted as possible. Established in 2016, Brill Power is a deep-tech company with roots in the Engineering Department at the University of Oxford. Acquired in 2025 by Palmer Energy Technology Limited, we continue to grow our impact and expand to new markets. We are a small and talented team based in Oxford who are looking for new members to join us for the next chapter of Brill Power. Here’s what we’re about: • Fun is essential to success: We love what we do. We think you should too., • We are not alone: We share spaces, markets, geographies, and Earth’s resources with everyone around us. Acting in a fair and honest manner is how we work at Brill Power., • We do cool stuff: We don’t make products that are the norm. We innovate and raise the bar on what is possible. Brill Power develops innovative software and hardware for battery system and energy management. The technology development led/overseen by the successful Test Development Engineer candidate includes: • Azure Cloud platform which hosts our internal and customer facing cloud services, • External user interfaces for our Cloud services (web UIs, APIs, apps), • IoT infrastructure for data acquisition and communication with/between battery energy storage systems, battery analytics and energy management software and algorithms, • Data pipelines and management Job Overview and Responsibilities You will lead end‑to‑end test development and execution for our BMS and DC/DC systems—designing test plans, building automation, and generating high‑quality evidence that drives product confidence and certification. Key responsibilities include: • Own test strategy and plans for BMS/DC/DC features, safety functions, and system performance., • Develop automated test frameworks and pipelines (Python, GitLab CI) for firmware, HIL, and system testing., • Design and execute environmental, reliability, and compliance test campaigns; analyze results and drive corrective actions., • Build and maintain instrumentation setups (oscilloscopes, power analyzers, DAQ) and data workflows., • Author clear test artefacts: procedures, scripts, datasets, reports, and traceability., • Partner with design, firmware, and manufacturing to root‑cause issues and validate fixes., • Contribute to qualification toward relevant standards (e.g., DO‑160, IEC 61508, UN 38.3, functional safety). Skills & Experience What you’ll bring (we don’t expect every box ticked) • Experience with hardware/software test development (Python, GitLab) and test automation, • Competence in designing and executing test plans for BMS/DCDC or power electronics, • Hands‑on with instrumentation (oscilloscopes, power analyzers, DAQ) and data analysis, • Familiarity with reliability, environmental, and compliance testing (e.g., DO‑160, IEC 61508), • Strong documentation, version control, and CI/CD practices for test artefacts, • Collaboration with design, firmware, and manufacturing to root‑cause and resolve issues, • Structured problem‑solving, clear communication, and a bias for action Nice to Have • Experience with HIL frameworks, CAN/Ethernet test tooling, and embedded logging, • Exposure to aerospace battery standards (DO‑311A), UN 38.3 transport tests, or AS9100 QMS practices, • Power electronics test of DC/DC converters, fault injection, and thermal characterization Working Style • Fast-learner, eager to pick up new technologies, • Pragmatic; comfortable with ambiguity and changing requirements, • Able to work autonomously, • Comfortable working in a small team with a diverse range of responsibilities What we offer • Impactful work on next generation battery systems with a multidisciplinary team, • Modern lab facilities, tooling, and support to build robust automation, • A culture that values clarity, evidence, and shipping high quality systems—now accelerating under Palmer Energy Technology’s umbrella Benefits In addition to a fun and friendly team and working environment, we offer: • Competitive salary, based on experience, • 25 days of holiday plus bank holidays, • Benefits package to be agreed, • Full time, permanent role, with flexible working hours, • In-office tea, coffee, & snacks, • Regular team social events Get In Touch There is no perfect candidate, and no single person can do it all, but if this sounds like you and you're looking for somewhere to thrive, we want to hear from you. Brill Power is an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from all, without regard to their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, gender reassignment, national origin, sexual orientation, or age. Please send a CV and cover letter to , clearly indicating where your skills and experience match what we are looking for in this role. Brill Power is proud to be a certified Oxford Living Wage employer.

PAM Specialist - £400 P/D (Inside IR35) - 5 Month Contract - Hybrid 2/3 Days in Oxford - BPSS Required Overview We are seeking an experienced Privileged Access Management (PAM) Specialist to join a major UK government research organisation on a long term programme of work. This is a hands on technical role focused on designing, implementing, and managing enterprise grade PAM solutions to secure privileged access across complex infrastructure. You will play a key role in strengthening identity security, ensuring robust credential protection, and supporting the organisation's wider cyber security strategy. Key Responsibilities • Implement, configure, and manage enterprise PAM toolkits., • Configure and support Privileged Remote Access solutions., • Manage credential vaulting, automated password rotation, and check-in/check-out workflows., • Configure and maintain session monitoring and recording., • Support discovery, onboarding, and life cycle management for service accounts., • Onboard Windows, Linux/Unix, and network devices into PAM platforms., • Manage privileged account controls within Active Directory., • Integrate PAM solutions with SIEM tools for event ingestion, correlation, and alerting., • Troubleshoot connector, policy, and session issues., • Produce high-quality technical documentation and runbooks.Essential Experience, • Proven hands-on experience deploying and managing PAM solutions., • Strong knowledge of Privileged Remote Access technologies., • Expertise in credential vaulting and password life cycle automation., • Experience configuring privileged session recording/monitoring., • Familiarity with service account discovery and automated governance., • Experience onboarding multi platform systems (Windows/Linux/network devices)., • Understanding of AD privileged identity management., • Experience with SIEM integrations for PAM audit logging., • Working knowledge of ISO 27001 and NIST CSF., • Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills., • Excellent documentation capability., • Degree in Cyber Security, Computer Science, or related field., • Certifications in BeyondTrust (Password Safe, Privileged Remote Access)., • Experience with BeyondTrust EPM, CyberArk, or Delinea., • Scripting skills in PowerShell or Python., • Experience securing privileged access to databases (SQL Server, Oracle)., • Familiarity with ITSM/change control processes., • Previous work within public sector or critical national infrastructure., • Understanding of OT/ICS environments.PAM Specialist - £400 P/D (Inside IR35) - 5 Month Contract - Hybrid 2/3 Days in Oxford - BPSS Required

PAM Specialist - £400 P/D (Inside IR35) – 5 Month Contract – Hybrid 2/3 Days in Oxford – BPSS Required Overview We are seeking an experienced Privileged Access Management (PAM) Specialist to join a major UK government research organisation on a long‑term programme of work. This is a hands‑on technical role focused on designing, implementing, and managing enterprise‑grade PAM solutions to secure privileged access across complex infrastructure. You will play a key role in strengthening identity security, ensuring robust credential protection, and supporting the organisation’s wider cyber security strategy. Key Responsibilities • Implement, configure, and manage enterprise PAM toolkits., • Configure and support Privileged Remote Access solutions., • Manage credential vaulting, automated password rotation, and check-in/check-out workflows., • Configure and maintain session monitoring and recording., • Support discovery, onboarding, and lifecycle management for service accounts., • Onboard Windows, Linux/Unix, and network devices into PAM platforms., • Manage privileged account controls within Active Directory., • Integrate PAM solutions with SIEM tools for event ingestion, correlation, and alerting., • Troubleshoot connector, policy, and session issues., • Produce high-quality technical documentation and runbooks. Essential Experience • Proven hands-on experience deploying and managing PAM solutions., • Strong knowledge of Privileged Remote Access technologies., • Expertise in credential vaulting and password lifecycle automation., • Experience configuring privileged session recording/monitoring., • Familiarity with service account discovery and automated governance., • Experience onboarding multi‑platform systems (Windows/Linux/network devices)., • Understanding of AD privileged identity management., • Experience with SIEM integrations for PAM audit logging., • Working knowledge of ISO 27001 and NIST CSF., • Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills., • Excellent documentation capability., • Eligible for SC clearance. Desirable Skills • Degree in Cyber Security, Computer Science, or related field., • Certifications in BeyondTrust (Password Safe, Privileged Remote Access)., • Experience with BeyondTrust EPM, CyberArk, or Delinea., • Scripting skills in PowerShell or Python., • Experience securing privileged access to databases (SQL Server, Oracle)., • Familiarity with ITSM/change control processes., • Previous work within public sector or critical national infrastructure., • Understanding of OT/ICS environments. PAM Specialist - £400 P/D (Inside IR35) – 5 Month Contract – Hybrid 2/3 Days in Oxford – BPSS Required

Platform Engineer – Linux + Kubernetes – to £75k Oxford | Hybrid Do you enjoy building infrastructure that engineers rely on every day? Interested in working hands-on with Linux systems, Kubernetes clusters and containerised platforms? Our client is looking for a Platform Engineer to help design, build and maintain the infrastructure supporting complex engineering workloads. This is a hands-on role focused on platform reliability, scalability and performance, rather than application or ML development. Why This Role is Great In this role you’ll have the opportunity to: • Design and manage Kubernetes clusters, • Maintain and optimise Linux-based infrastructure, • Run and scale containerised services, • Work with networking, storage and distributed systems, • Build automation and infrastructure-as-code solutions, • Support engineering teams by maintaining reliable platform environments About You You may currently be a Platform Engineer, DevOps Engineer, Infrastructure Engineer, Kubernetes Engineer or SRE. Experience we’d love to see: • Kubernetes cluster management, • Strong Linux systems administration, • Container technologies such as Docker, • Understanding of networking and distributed systems Package • Salary up to £75,000, • Hybrid working, • Strong pension contribution, • Private medical cover, • Additional benefits package Diversity & Inclusion Humand Talent Solutions and our client are committed to building diverse teams and welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds. If your experience is close to the wishlist, we encourage you to apply. Interested? Apply now or contact Humand Talent for a confidential conversation about the opportunity.

QA & Test Engineer - WANTED I’m currently working with an innovative and fast-growing tech start-up developing advanced safety solutions for AI and autonomous systems. They’re looking for a QA & Test Engineer to play a key role in ensuring the reliability and performance of cutting-edge robotics and embedded software. This is a great opportunity to work on systems where quality and safety are absolutely critical. 💡 What you’ll be doing: • Designing and executing test strategies for safety-critical software, • Working across simulation and real-world environments (SIL/HIL), • Driving automation and CI/CD pipelines, • Collaborating with cross-functional teams across software, hardware and AI 🔧 What we’re looking for: • Experience in QA, testing or software engineering, • Exposure to embedded systems or robotics is a plus, • Familiarity with Python, Git and CI/CD tools, • Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail 📍 Location: Oxfordshire (3 days on-site) 📄 Full-time, permanent This is a chance to join a team building something from the ground up, with real-world impact in the future of autonomous systems. If you’re interested, or know someone who might be a good fit, feel free to message me directly. #Hiring #QAEngineer #TestEngineer #EmbeddedSystems #Robotics #AIJobs #TechCareers

Embedded Software & Hardware Q&A TEST ENGINEER Location: Oxfordshire, UK site (3 days in office - Hybrid) Compensation: DOE (£50-60k) Employment Type: Permanent – Full Time Department: Engineering (Reporting to CTO) PLEASE NOTE: this role requires a combination of Software and Hardware experience, with a background in embedded systems for physical electronic products in sectors like aerospace, defence, automotive. (If you are a Q&A tester for tech apps used in sectors like banking or finance, this would likely not be a fit for you.) Our client working in the Autonomous space, building the Trust Layer for Physical AI and Autonomous Systems. The next generation of safety-tech that will unlock the true benefits of AI. The current project is working on these systems for Drone and UAV tech. Working Culture Our client is a fast-growing start-up with ambitious goals and the culture reflects that. building something meaningful, they’re looking for people who are genuinely energised by that journey. You’ll thrive if you enjoy taking ownership, wearing multiple hats, learning quickly and are comfortable working beyond core hours when the work demands it - not because it’s expected day-to-day, but because seeing progress matters. The team is driven by the satisfaction of building, solving hard problems and moving fast together, embracing collaboration and change as part of start-up life. They are looking for people who want to be part of something being built from the ground up, who enjoy the momentum and responsibility that comes with it and who bring commitment, curiosity and teamwork to everything they do. The Role Looking for an exceptional QA Test Engineer to join our team building cutting-edge Runtime Assurance systems for AI and robotics applications. You will play a vital role in developing the safety-critical embedded software components that ensure the safe and reliable operation of solutions. Our client offers a competitive compensation package, benefits, and the chance to work on cutting-edge technologies like UAV and Drone tech that will help shape the future of AI and robotics safety in these fields. Responsibilities • Lead the design, development, and implementation of embedded software for the business, Runtime Assurance platform across various hardware architectures and real-time operating systems., • Ensure compliance with industry standards, regulations, and best practices for safety-critical software development, such as DO-178C, ISO 26262, and IEC 61508., • Build configuration and pipeline management, • Software-in-the-Loop and Hardware-in-the-Loop including automated deployment across multiple platforms., • Integration of different performance testing techniques across multiple types of simulation (gazebo sim, rosbag)., • Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including hardware engineers, systems architects, and AI/ML experts, to integrate embedded software components seamlessly into the overall system., • Participate in code reviews, performance optimisations, and thorough testing (unit, integration, and system-level) to maintain the highest quality standards., • Contribute to the continuous improvement of the team's software development processes, tooling, and methodologies. Key Skills and Experience • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent experience, with a strong focus on embedded systems QA, and software development and/or testing., • Experience with one or more CICD pipeline services (Jenkins, CloudBuild, AWS CodePipeline, etc), • Experience with infrastructure/Automation techniques (bash, python), • Knowledge of source control (git), • Experience with at least one test framework (pytest, gtest), • Hands-on experience in embedded software testing and QA, with a proven track record in delivering safety-critical systems., • Solid understanding of software development methodologies, such as Agile, Continuous Integration, and Test-Driven Development., • Develop, implement, and execute test strategies and verification activities for safety-critical software., • Perform static and dynamic code analysis using industry tools (e.g., Rapita RVS, LDRA, VectorCAST, Polyspace)., • Support compliance with safety standards (e.g., DO-178C, ISO 26262, IEC 61508, DEF STAN 00-55) through rigorous testing and documentation., • Define and maintain test cases, procedures, and automation frameworks to ensure consistency and repeatability., • Collaborate closely with software engineers, systems engineers, and safety teams to ensure test coverage against requirements., • Lead defect reporting, tracking, and resolution through structured QA processes., • Contribute to continuous improvement of verification and validation processes, tools, and best practices., • Prepare and present test results, coverage metrics, and assurance evidence for internal and external reviews., • Strong problem-solving, analytical, and debugging skills., • Excellent communication and collaboration abilities, with the ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams. Benefits • Salary sacrifice pension with a 5% matched company contribution., • Generous Holiday allowance, • EV Car Scheme., • Cycle to Work Scheme., • More exciting benefits to come as they grow. About the client Their software enables assured, trustworthy deployment of both traditional deterministic autonomy and AI or novel control methods, in any application, for the first time. They do this with no need for data or communications links, and begin the journey by applying their tech to autonomous systems in the aerospace and land domains. Their products are future-focused, compliance-ready & built for safety-critical environments.

QA & Test Engineer (Safety-Critical / Embedded Systems) I’m currently working with a fast-growing deep tech start-up building advanced safety systems for AI and autonomous technologies. They’re looking for a QA & Test Engineer with strong experience in embedded and safety-critical environments to help validate complex hardware-software systems. ⚠️ Please note: Candidates must be British citizens and either hold SC clearance or be eligible to obtain it. 💡 What you’ll be doing: • Designing and executing test strategies for safety-critical embedded software, • Working across Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) and Software-in-the-Loop (SIL) environments, • Testing integrated hardware and software systems, • Building and maintaining automation frameworks and CI/CD pipelines, • Collaborating with software, hardware and AI teams 🔧 Must-have experience: • Embedded systems / firmware / RTOS testing, • Hands-on experience with HIL / SIL environments, • Hardware + software integration testing, • Experience with safety-critical standards (DO-178C, ISO 26262 or IEC 61508), • Automation using Python (pytest, gtest or similar), • CI/CD pipelines (hands-on, not just usage) ➕ Nice to have: 📄 Full-time, permanent This is an opportunity to work on genuinely cutting-edge systems where safety, reliability and real-world performance matter. If you’re interested, or know someone suitable, feel free to message me directly. #Hiring #EmbeddedSystems #SafetyCritical #Robotics #AutonomousSystems #TestEngineer #EngineeringJobs

Senior Site Reliability Engineer (SRE) UK Remote Permanent | Up to £120,000 | Fully Remote (UK Only) This Is NOT a DevOps Role Real SRE Work Only Were looking for a true Senior Site Reliability Engineer with deep incident management experience, strong operational ownership, and expert Linux/AWS troubleshooting skills. This role is focused entirely on reliability, availability, incident response, and systems engineering not building CI/CD pipelines or acting as DevOps by another name. Leadership Requirement Small Team Technical Lead You must have experience leading a small engineering team (25 people), defining technical direction, improving on-call processes, and owning reliability strategy. This is a hands-on role with real SRE leadership not people management. About the Role As a Senior SRE, you will own the reliability, resilience, and operational health of large-scale AWS/Linux systems. Youll join an engineering organisation where SRE principles are fully embedded, respected, and treated as a distinct discipline. Key Responsibilities Lead major incidents, mitigation, RCA, and preventative improvements Own and refine SLIs, SLOs, and error budgets Reduce operational toil through automation Deep-dive Linux debugging, performance tuning, and systems analysis Strengthen observability, monitoring, and alerting Provide technical leadership to a small SRE/engineering group Improve and manage on-call processes (PagerDuty, OpsGenie, etc.) Collaborate with development teams to build reliability into system design What Youll Bring Strong AWS experience (EC2, networking, autoscaling, IAM, load balancing) Deep Linux troubleshooting skills (performance, networking, debugging) Real 24/7 production on-call experience Hands-on incident management and postmortems Experience mentoring or leading a small technical team Scripting/automation with Python, Go, or Bash Strong observability skills (Datadog, Prometheus, Grafana, CloudWatch) Why This Role Appeals to Real SREs Youll be solving actual SRE problems: reliability, incidents, resilience, uptime Youll guide a small team through complex engineering challenges JBRP1_UKTJ

We are looking for a motivated and detail-oriented physicist to support the development, testing, and application of advanced simulation tools. You will work on real-world design challenges, helping customers create innovative components while ensuring software meets the highest standards of quality and performance. Key Responsibilities Develop and implement test cases and computational methods to ensure product quality Rigorously test new software features, identifying limitations and opportunities for improvement Provide structured feedback to the development team on usability, performance, and enhancements Design and write automation scripts (Python or MATLAB) to improve internal workflows and customer efficiency About You * A strong BSc or MSc in Physics * Solid understanding of scientific problem-solving and analytical methods * Interest or experience in areas such as electromagnetism, semiconductor device physics) * Programming experience in Python or MATLAB (preferred)...

SW Engineer (Distributed Computing, AWS, Python, C#/C++) Do you have the skills to fill this role Read the complete details below, and make your application today. Oxford - 3-4 days per week in office. £45000 - £68000 + Package. • Must have a Computing/STEM Degree (2:1 or higher)., • Can work in their Oxford head office 3-4 days week. 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

4x Automation Engineers (Playwright & Python)Oxford or UK Remote£40000 to £60000 + Excellent BenefitsNote:* This role cannot offer Visa Sponsorship* Commercial Playwright and Python experience required* Strong background in automated testing within modern software environmentsYour new companyYou'll be joining a disruptive and fast-growing UK tech/infrastructure provider, voted a top employer in 2026 and on a mission to bring modern, future-proof connectivity that enable people to work, learn and live with confidence, wherever they are. Their teams span engineering, digital product, operations and data, so you'll be surrounded by many likeminded individuals at an exciting time as they scale, looking to add 4 Software/QA Automation Engineers to the team.It's a remote first environment supported by regional hubs across the UK. You will go into their Oxford head office 2-3 times a year for team meetings/company socials and must be living in the UK already to apply.Your new roleYou will be a key member of a newly-created quality engineering function, owning the design, development and maintenance of automated testing solutions across the company's digital platforms. These systems underpin critical customer journeys, operational tooling and internal data flows that support nationwide network delivery.Day to day, you will be driving their adoption of automated test suites, pushing Python/Playwright ...

Company description WHAT YOU DO AT AMD CHANGES EVERYTHING At AMD, our mission is to build great products that accelerate next-generation computing experiencesfrom AI and data centers, to PCs, gaming and embedded systems. Grounded in a culture of innovation and collaboration, we believe real progress comes from bold ideas, human ingenuity and a shared passion to create something extraordinary. When you join AMD, youll discover the real differentiator is our culture. We push the limits of innovation to solve the worlds most important challengesstriving for execution excellence, while being direct, humble, collaborative, and inclusive of diverse perspectives. Join us as we shape the future of AI and beyond. Together, we advance your career Job description ABOUT THE TEAM: The Networking Technology and Solution IP Group at AMD is adding to the Data Centre design team in Belfast. We focus on design and verification of ASIC blocks for next generation data center networking, focusing on the needs of AI clusters for training and inference; covering the entire design cycle across: architecture, algorithm design and modelling, block specification, RTL design, test planning, verification and end-to-end validation. We get the pleasure of seeing the results of our work in real products. We are a team who actively look for variety and complicated problems in our daily work. We encourage each other to work, over time, on all aspects of our development and to have a big picture view of our designs to better guide our block level development. Becoming a part of our local team at this stage is a hugely exciting opportunity and will enable you to play a key role in solidifying our culture and values as we grow. ABOUT YOU: For this highly visible role, the ideal candidate will be able to demonstrate success in a comparable technical role on a product team innovating and redefining high-performance computing and networking applications. Should be comfortable working in a cross-team environment and show creativity and self-motivation in their career. You are keen to make a real word difference in networking. You want to achieve the best image quality and customer experience, whilst minimising bandwidth, power and chip area. You are excited by the challenges these goals create. You are intelligent, curious, and want to get stuck into very difficult concepts. You are comfortable making technical decisions that have a significant impact on product families, go to market strategies and customer satisfaction and providing consultative direction with senior management to influence future business and technical direction. ABOUT THE ROLE: • Define and Develop block and system-level test benches and verification environments, • Develop support utilities for verification automation, test bench automation, regression and other verification enhancements to improve productivity and functional coverage, • Mentor verification team and provide technical support for verification activities, • Develop verification test plans, test suites and support verification activities, • Contribute to verification infrastructure development for complex ASICs, • Contribute to the post-silicon validation of ASICs in the lab, writing tests and scripts Required profile Qualifications • Experience in Verilog/SystemVerilog (essential), • UVM (Universal Verification Methodology) is a must-have, experience with Formal Verification would be an advantage, • Experience in C/C++, Python, Perl, TCL for scripting and testbench development, • Experience in designing complex digital hardware systems and developing hardware architectures for algorithm implementation would be a plus, • Proficiency using ASIC and/or FPGA simulation and synthesis tools, • Familiarity with best practice chip-level verification techniques and languages, • Experience with Cache Coherency verification would be an advantage, • Experience of leveraging AI tools would be an advantage, • Familiarity with AMD products (including CPU & GPU) would be an advantage What we offer JBRP1_UKTJ

Job Title: Senior Discovery and Configuration Manager Location: Reading- 3 Days a week Job Type: 12 Months Fixed Term Role purpose • The Configuration Management team are responsible for ensuring that the data in the CLIENT Configuration Management Databases (CMDB) acts as a single source of truth for all CLIENT configuration data because it is maintained, modelled and governed., • The role is responsible for developing the strategy for Discovery and Configuration Management along with the end-to-end Configuration Management Process at both high and low levels where appropriate. The role also provides subject matter expertise to support project teams, architects and designers as well as maintaining and advising on definition/dictionaries of data held within the CMDB., • The Discovery and Configuration Manager is responsible for the day-to-day operations of the Discovery and Configuration Management team, ensuring processes are being correctly followed, that data quality is being measured and maintained/improved., • The role is responsible for supporting the delivery of projects and programs, ensuring the seamless transition of deliveries into the CLIENT Configuration Management estate in a controlled manner, that aligns with our configuration management principles for service data modelling and data quality whilst protecting existing services and assisting the business to understand demarcation of our configuration management processes., • The Discovery and Configuration Manager is the Business Owner of the Discovery application and is responsible for the support, maintenance, and development of the application., • Management, coaching and development of the Discovery and Configuration team is also a part of this role, along with being an advocate of configuration management, data quality and automation., • The Discovery and Configuration Manager is responsible for leading the delivery of our Audit commitments (both internal and external) ensuring that our reporting obligations are delivered and completing any existing or new observations required to resolve/maintain compliance., • Define Configuration Management principles, policy, processes, and best practices across CLIENT., • As the Business Owner of the Discovery Application ensure there is a Roadmap and development plan in place that allows CLIENT to fully exploit the benefits that the tool can offer., • Engage with Solution Design, development, and architecture teams to influence the overall strategy for forthcoming technology & application changes and improve use of Discovery and the CMDB data structure., • Ensure that documentation exists and is regularly reviewed and validated for data architecture/data models, definitions of the configuration data and agreed data quality rules., • Ensure process documentation including high level process, procedures and work instructions are regularly reviewed and updated if necessary. Review and assess whether these are actual configuration management deliverables and escalate any concerns., • Ensure that Discovery design documentation (for example how TPL code have been designed applied, how precedence rules are being applied etc) is kept up to date and is regularly reviewed and validated., • Be the Discovery and Configuration Management lead on large projects, ensuring all configuration management requirements are in scope and that any data modelling/definition and architecture diagrams are produced/updated and that our data builds (CI's, application models, service to application mapping) are all delivered into our Configuration Management System to our defined standards and that any deployment of Discovery/TPL codes etc are delivered., • Support the production of project impact assessments and the delivery of smaller projects ensuring that new Configuration Items (CIs), and service to application mapping and application modelling are reflected in the CMDB's and that any deployment of Discovery/TPL codes etc are delivered., • Responsible for the day-to-day maintenance and updating of the Configuration Management Systems. Ensuring that new Configuration Items (CIs) and their relationships to one another are identified and controlled/updated throughout their lifecycle. Ensure there are processes in place to process error logs/data exceptions/analyse reports for data changes/anomalies etc. Ensure the performance of processes can be monitored and measured., • Responsible for day-to-day maintenance of BMC Discovery. Tasks include design, build, deployment & configuration of new discovery infrastructure as well as managing Discovery support & data feed issues, including TPL errors and owning resolution end to end, working closely with Vendors and Suppliers alike., • Responsible for the resolution of Incidents raised against Configuration and Discovery tools, ensuring Incidents are resolved within SLA and Root Cause Analysis is completed and acted on where appropriate., • Measure, monitor and report on the quality of the data in the Configuration Management System and look to identify improvements to the data quality in line with business needs and priorities by tackling data quality issues at source., • Ensure that Configuration Items are owned, and that the ownership is regularly checked and validated in line with best DQ practice., • Support the development of targets, measures and KPI's for Discovery and Configuration Management and then when delivered develop a plan for how to meet/exceed the targets., • Management of Suppliers, developing the relationship and ensuring that our suppliers are delivering against their contractual obligations., • Experience or understanding of project management methodologies including planning, risk and issue management and delivery., • Experience of maintaining and managing Enterprise level Configuration Management and BMC Discovery tools and processes., • Excellent understanding of the Discovery Tool, best practices and how to fully exploit the benefits that the tool can deliver., • Application Modelling Experience - Including BMC SAAM (Start Anywhere Application Mapping), CAM (Collaborative Application Mapping) and at the forefront of new developments and education of the wider team during version upgrade/systems maturity., • Good understanding and use of BMC Helix/Remedy and Atrium CMDB with a good understanding of BMC Common Data Model and the SID (Shared Information Data model), • Excellent understanding of technologies used by IT Infrastructure (Virtualisation, LDOM, Cloud etc)., • Strong understanding of Configuration Management's role within other ITSM functions, including exposure/experience of Change Management, Incident Management (including Major Incident) and Problem Management., • Experience or understanding of project management methodologies including planning, risk and issue management and delivery., • Imaginative and innovative thinking particularly relating to problem solving and new opportunities to enhance the integrity of Configuration Management, its systems, processes and data., • Experience of analysing current processes to proactively identify improvement opportunities., • Excellent people management skills focussing on performance, development, and softer skills., • Excellent Stakeholder Management skills helping them to understand the benefits of Discovery and Configuration Management as well as developing strong working relationships with key infrastructure teams and asset managers., • Supplier Relationship Management skills, developing strong partnerships with suppliers and ensuring that they are delivering against contractual obligations., • ITIL Service Management Accreditation., • Strong Data Science/Analysis and reporting skills, • Able to produce good quality documentation & Architecture Diagrams (Visio) and processes., • BMC Discovery TPL (Tideway Pattern Language) experience., • SQL/MySQL/VBA/Python/Java/Perl/Bash and or similar scripting language knowledge. 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Is this the next step in your career Find out if you are the right candidate by reading through the complete overview below. Job Title: Senior Discovery and Configuration Manager Location: Reading- 3 Days a week Job Type: 12 Months Fixed Term Role purpose • The Configuration Management team are responsible for ensuring that the data in the CLIENT Configuration Management Databases (CMDB) acts as a single source of truth for all CLIENT configuration data because it is maintained, modelled and governed., • The role is responsible for developing the strategy for Discovery and Configuration Management along with the end-to-end Configuration Management Process at both high and low levels where appropriate. The role also provides subject matter expertise to support project teams, architects and designers as well as maintaining and advising on definition/dictionaries of data held within the CMDB., • The Discovery and Configuration Manager is responsible for the day-to-day operations of the Discovery and Configuration Management team, ensuring processes are being correctly followed, that data quality is being measured and maintained/improved., • The role is responsible for supporting the delivery of projects and programs, ensuring the seamless transition of deliveries into the CLIENT Configuration Management estate in a controlled manner, that aligns with our configuration management principles for service data modelling and data quality whilst protecting existing services and assisting the business to understand demarcation of our configuration management processes., • The Discovery and Configuration Manager is the Business Owner of the Discovery application and is responsible for the support, maintenance, and development of the application., • Management, coaching and development of the Discovery and Configuration team is also a part of this role, along with being an advocate of configuration management, data quality and automation., • The Discovery and Configuration Manager is responsible for leading the delivery of our Audit commitments (both internal and external) ensuring that our reporting obligations are delivered and completing any existing or new observations required to resolve/maintain compliance., • Define Configuration Management principles, policy, processes, and best practices across CLIENT., • As the Business Owner of the Discovery Application ensure there is a Roadmap and development plan in place that allows CLIENT to fully exploit the benefits that the tool can offer., • Engage with Solution Design, development, and architecture teams to influence the overall strategy for forthcoming technology & application changes and improve use of Discovery and the CMDB data structure., • Ensure that documentation exists and is regularly reviewed and validated for data architecture/data models, definitions of the configuration data and agreed data quality rules., • Ensure process documentation including high level process, procedures and work instructions are regularly reviewed and updated if necessary. Review and assess whether these are actual configuration management deliverables and escalate any concerns., • Ensure that Discovery design documentation (for example how TPL code have been designed applied, how precedence rules are being applied etc) is kept up to date and is regularly reviewed and validated., • Be the Discovery and Configuration Management lead on large projects, ensuring all configuration management requirements are in scope and that any data modelling/definition and architecture diagrams are produced/updated and that our data builds (CI's, application models, service to application mapping) are all delivered into our Configuration Management System to our defined standards and that any deployment of Discovery/TPL codes etc are delivered., • Support the production of project impact assessments and the delivery of smaller projects ensuring that new Configuration Items (CIs), and service to application mapping and application modelling are reflected in the CMDB's and that any deployment of Discovery/TPL codes etc are delivered., • Responsible for the day-to-day maintenance and updating of the Configuration Management Systems. Ensuring that new Configuration Items (CIs) and their relationships to one another are identified and controlled/updated throughout their lifecycle. Ensure there are processes in place to process error logs/data exceptions/analyse reports for data changes/anomalies etc. Ensure the performance of processes can be monitored and measured., • Responsible for day-to-day maintenance of BMC Discovery. Tasks include design, build, deployment & configuration of new discovery infrastructure as well as managing Discovery support & data feed issues, including TPL errors and owning resolution end to end, working closely with Vendors and Suppliers alike., • Responsible for the resolution of Incidents raised against Configuration and Discovery tools, ensuring Incidents are resolved within SLA and Root Cause Analysis is completed and acted on where appropriate., • Measure, monitor and report on the quality of the data in the Configuration Management System and look to identify improvements to the data quality in line with business needs and priorities by tackling data quality issues at source., • Ensure that Configuration Items are owned, and that the ownership is regularly checked and validated in line with best DQ practice., • Support the development of targets, measures and KPI's for Discovery and Configuration Management and then when delivered develop a plan for how to meet/exceed the targets., • Management of Suppliers, developing the relationship and ensuring that our suppliers are delivering against their contractual obligations., • Experience or understanding of project management methodologies including planning, risk and issue management and delivery., • Experience of maintaining and managing Enterprise level Configuration Management and BMC Discovery tools and processes., • Excellent understanding of the Discovery Tool, best practices and how to fully exploit the benefits that the tool can deliver., • Application Modelling Experience - Including BMC SAAM (Start Anywhere Application Mapping), CAM (Collaborative Application Mapping) and at the forefront of new developments and education of the wider team during version upgrade/systems maturity., • Good understanding and use of BMC Helix/Remedy and Atrium CMDB with a good understanding of BMC Common Data Model and the SID (Shared Information Data model), • Excellent understanding of technologies used by IT Infrastructure (Virtualisation, LDOM, Cloud etc)., • Strong understanding of Configuration Management's role within other ITSM functions, including exposure/experience of Change Management, Incident Management (including Major Incident) and Problem Management., • Experience or understanding of project management methodologies including planning, risk and issue management and delivery., • Imaginative and innovative thinking particularly relating to problem solving and new opportunities to enhance the integrity of Configuration Management, its systems, processes and data., • Experience of analysing current processes to proactively identify improvement opportunities., • Excellent people management skills focussing on performance, development, and softer skills., • Excellent Stakeholder Management skills helping them to understand the benefits of Discovery and Configuration Management as well as developing strong working relationships with key infrastructure teams and asset managers., • Supplier Relationship Management skills, developing strong partnerships with suppliers and ensuring that they are delivering against contractual obligations., • ITIL Service Management Accreditation., • Strong Data Science/Analysis and reporting skills, • Able to produce good quality documentation & Architecture Diagrams (Visio) and processes., • BMC Discovery TPL (Tideway Pattern Language) experience., • SQL/MySQL/VBA/Python/Java/Perl/Bash and or similar scripting language knowledge.

Senior DevOps Engineer | AI‑Driven SaaS | Azure | Tech Scale Up | Oxfordshire Do you want to work in the AI & Voice‑Tech Sector? Excited to work with modern Azure DevOps tooling? We're looking for a Senior DevOps Engineer to join a highly collaborative engineering team, scaling modern cloud infrastructure for a global SaaS platform. You’ll work across Azure and Kubernetes, working on platform observability, automation, and secure, compliant cloud systems powering advanced voice‑driven products used by thousands of professionals. What’s on offer: competitive salary based on experience, flexible/remote‑friendly working, generous pension, enhanced learning and development — plus the chance to shape the future of intelligent workflow tech in a truly mission‑driven company. If you're interested, please apply here or send your CV to . Senior DevOps Engineer | UK Remote / Hybrid | AI SaaS | Azure | Kubernetes | Terraform | CI/CD | Speech Tech | Cloud Infrastructure | GitHub Actions | Python | Bash | C# | React

Your new company An established and fast‑growing technology organisation is on a mission to transform digital connectivity across the UK. With a focus on building and operating high‑speed fibre networks, the business is committed to delivering world‑class broadband services to communities and supporting a data‑driven future. You'll be joining a forward‑thinking environment that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement. Your new role As a Senior Data Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in shaping and enhancing the organisation's enterprise data platform. Working within a specialist Data Analytics & AI team, you'll be responsible for designing, building, and maintaining scalable data pipelines and models within Snowflake to support analytics, reporting, and data‑led decision‑making across the business.You will translate data architecture strategies into high‑quality technical solutions, optimise performance and cost, and ensure the data platform is reliable, secure, and well‑structured. This includes developing ELT/ETL pipelines using tools such as dbt and Argo Workflows, implementing data quality and governance practices, and leveraging advanced Snowflake features to drive automation and efficiency.Collaboration is key-you'll work closely with analysts, data consumers, and business stakeholders, enabling them through well‑designed data models and providing technical support where needed. You'll also contribute to monitoring, CI/CD processes, and ongoing improvements to engineering standards across the team. What you'll need to succeed Proven experience delivering cloud‑based data engineering solutions, ideally centred around Snowflake Strong skills in SQL, Python, and dbt for data modelling and transformation Experience with Snowflake RBAC and performance optimisation Familiarity with ingestion/replication tools such as Airbyte, Fivetran, Hevo, or similar Understanding of cloud technologies (AWS preferred) Knowledge of data modelling, governance principles, and best‑practice engineering standards Experience supporting BI/reporting tools such as Power BI Solid grounding in version‑controlled development and CI/CD practices (git)Desirable: Exposure to enterprise systems like Salesforce, BSS/OSS, telephony, or call‑centre data Experience in data platform migrations, data validation, and quality assurance Background in enabling business teams through training, documentation, or adoption support Familiarity with Terraform or Infrastructure‑as‑Code A mindset for continuous learning and staying up to date with modern data stack tooling 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)

PAM Specialist - £400 P/D (Inside IR35) – 5 Month Contract – Hybrid 2/3 Days in Oxford – BPSS Required Overview We are seeking an experienced Privileged Access Management (PAM) Specialist to join a major UK government research organisation on a long‑term programme of work. This is a hands‑on technical role focused on designing, implementing, and managing enterprise‑grade PAM solutions to secure privileged access across complex infrastructure. You will play a key role in strengthening identity security, ensuring robust credential protection, and supporting the organisation’s wider cyber security strategy. Key Responsibilities Implement, configure, and manage enterprise PAM toolkits. Configure and support Privileged Remote Access solutions. Manage credential vaulting, automated password rotation, and check-in/check-out workflows. Configure and maintain session monitoring and recording. Support discovery, onboarding, and lifecycle management for service accounts. Onboard Windows, Linux/Unix, and network devices into PAM platforms. Manage privileged account controls within Active Directory. Integrate PAM solutions with SIEM tools for event ingestion, correlation, and alerting. Troubleshoot connector, policy, and session issues. Produce high-quality technical documentation and runbooks.Essential Experience Proven hands-on experience deploying and managing PAM solutions. Strong knowledge of Privileged Remote Access technologies. Expertise in credential vaulting and password lifecycle automation. Experience configuring privileged session recording/monitoring. Familiarity with service account discovery and automated governance. Experience onboarding multi‑platform systems (Windows/Linux/network devices). Understanding of AD privileged identity management. Experience with SIEM integrations for PAM audit logging. Working knowledge of ISO 27001 and NIST CSF. Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills. Excellent documentation capability. Eligible for SC clearance. Desirable Skills Degree in Cyber Security, Computer Science, or related field. Certifications in BeyondTrust (Password Safe, Privileged Remote Access). Experience with BeyondTrust EPM, CyberArk, or Delinea. Scripting skills in PowerShell or Python. Experience securing privileged access to databases (SQL Server, Oracle). Familiarity with ITSM/change control processes. Previous work within public sector or critical national infrastructure. Understanding of OT/ICS environments.PAM Specialist - £400 P/D (Inside IR35) – 5 Month Contract – Hybrid 2/3 Days in Oxford – BPSS Required

Software Engineer (AWS, Python, C#/C++, CFD/FEA) Oxford - 3-4 days per week in office. £45000 - £68000 + Package. • Must have a Computing/STEM Degree (2:1 or higher). - Can work in their Oxford head office 3-4 days week. - Must have experience with AWS / Distributed Computing and Applied/Mechanical Engineering Your new company You'll be joining a cutting-edge engineering and technology organisation that has grown rapidly in the UK, now pushing into global markets. Formed by world leading experts in science/software the business is redefining how high performance components/instruments are designed. This role would essentially suit someone with a passion for Mechanical Engineering/Physical Modelling with commercial Software Development experience - you must have written production grade code in C#, C++ or Python for application development (not web apps or embedded) and an interest in pushing Machine Learning over time. Crucially we are looking for experience with AWS Cloud / Distributed Computing to be considered. Your new role In this role you'll be tackling engineering challenges that most organisations simply can't touch and building proprietary software that makes a difference in the world. You will thrive in an environment where new challenges appear daily and innovation is the expectation. Your role will involve developing core modules within the Engineering design platform, and integrating modules into a cloud compute environment for a team that runs Agile. You'll wrap commercial simulation tools, integrate everything into automated workflows and help streamline complex engineering processes through high quality automation. The right person will be motivated and hungry to solve first-of-their-kind challenges. With the rapid expansion and new investment into the company it's an exciting time to be joining with solid progression opportunities. You're also safe in the knowledge the future is bright as their customer list boasts some of the worlds leading tech, automotive, aerospace and engineering brands. What you'll need to succeed We're looking for candidates with a Bachelors, Masters or PhD Degree in a STEM or Computing discipline - ideally from a Russell Group University. We need 2-8 years proficiency working in a commercial Software Engineering role/team using either C#, C++ or Python. Ideally you'll have worked with Vue/Django, JavaScript/Typescript. You should have Distributed Computing experience, ideally in an AWS environment and working with Cloud Architecture to apply for this role. this will be supported by a mix of Kubernetes cluster experience, PostgreSQL and Linux platform background. You'll have a strong knowledge of software design patterns and modern engineering principles and clear communication/interpersonal skills are a must for working closely with internal teams. Experience to help guide the team and confidently push back when needed is essential. Experience in a Mechanical Engineering environment will stand out with some exposure to Computional Fluid Dynamics (CFD) or Finite Element Analysis (FEA). What you'll get in return The company offers 25 days' holiday plus bank holidays, flexible working hours, a pension with a 9% employer contribution, private healthcare covering dental & health screening. There are company share options and a huge collection of local discount schemes including gym membership and there is parking on site. What you need to do now To find out more and to be considered for this position please apply directly, or contact Max Wilcock, Business Director on 0333 010 5724. At Hays Technology, we are shaping the future of recruitment. The rapid adoption of cloud, which is making customer interfaces more engaging and creating a seamless engagement with businesses, means that from the foundation of your organisation up, software developers are critical to success. As the competition for talent grows, we're ready and waiting to help developers really make an impact on organisations, so talk to us today. We are Hays Technology. 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 hays.co.uk TPBN1_UKTJ

Key Details Role: PAM Specialist Location: Culham - typically 2-3 days per week on site Duration: Until 30/09/2026, with possible extension IR35: In scope Rate: Up to £50-55/hour Environment: Cyber / Public Sector, security-focused What you would be doing Implementing and managing PAM toolkits end-to-end Configuring and managing Privileged Remote Access Designing and operating credential vaulting, password rotation, and check-in/check-out workflows Setting up and optimising privileged session recording and monitoring Driving service account discovery and lifecycle management Onboarding Windows Server, Linux/Unix and network devices onto PAM platforms Managing privileged accounts in Active Directory Integrating PAM with SIEM for logging, alerting and monitoring Producing clear documentation, runbooks and technical configuration records Troubleshooting connector and session-related issues What the client is looking for Proven, hands-on experience with PAM solutions (implementation and BAU management) Solid knowledge of credential vaulting, password rotation and session monitoring/recording Experience integrating PAM into complex infrastructures (servers, network devices, AD, SIEM) Familiarity with security frameworks such as ISO 27001 and NIST CSF Strong troubleshooting skills and a methodical, security-focused mindset Ability to obtain SC-level national security clearance (BPSS as a minimum) Nice to have (but not essential) Experience with BeyondTrust (Password Safe, Privileged Remote Access, Endpoint Privilege Management) Exposure to other PAM platforms such as CyberArk or Delinea Scripting skills (e.g. PowerShell, Python) for automation Experience with privileged access for databases (SQL Server, Oracle) Background in public sector, critical national infrastructure or OT/ICS environments Why this might interest you Long-term stability (contract to late 2026 with extension potential) Opportunity to be the go-to PAM specialist in a security-critical setting Hands-on, technically challenging role with real influence on cyber resilience If this aligns with your experience, I would be keen to share more

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