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Lead Platform Engineer • Lead Platform Engineer – Birmingham, • Salary up to £105,000 + excellent benefits, • SC cleared or SC eligible candidates required, • Work on large scale cloud platforms supporting critical UK public sector services ABOUT THE CLIENT Our client is a global technology consultancy delivering secure digital transformation programmes across the UK public sector. Their engineering teams design and operate modern cloud platforms that power critical government services used by millions of citizens every day. Due to continued growth across multiple national programmes, they are looking to hire experienced Lead Platform Engineers to join their expanding engineering capability. THE BENEFITS • Salary up to £105,000 plus benefits, • Flexible model with office and client travel, • Clear technical career progression and leadership pathways, • Access to industry recognised certifications and training, • Opportunity to work on large scale national digital transformation programmes, • Strong engineering culture with knowledge sharing and collaboration, • Flexible benefits package and wellbeing support THE LEAD PLATFORM ENGINEER ROLE As a Lead Platform Engineer, you will work within agile engineering teams designing, building and owning secure, scalable cloud platforms used across multiple teams and services within the UK public sector. You will help deliver enterprise-scale infrastructure platforms that enable development teams to build, deploy, and operate secure digital services efficiently. This is a hands-on engineering role with technical leadership responsibilities, rather than a people management position. Typical responsibilities include: • Designing, building and improving cloud infrastructure platforms at scale, • Developing Infrastructure as Code using Terraform (including reusable modules and patterns), • Supporting and evolving container platforms using Kubernetes and Docker, • Building and maintaining CI/CD pipelines to automate delivery, • Improving platform reliability, monitoring and observability, • Providing technical leadership, setting engineering standards, and mentoring engineers across teams LEAD PLATFORM ENGINEER ESSENTIAL SKILLS • Strong AWS cloud platform engineering experience, • Infrastructure as Code experience using Terraform, • Container technologies such as Kubernetes and Docker, • Strong Linux engineering and scripting experience, • Experience building CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins, GitLab or similar tools, • Experience supporting large scale production cloud platforms, • Ability to provide technical leadership within engineering teams Candidates must be SC cleared or eligible to obtain SC clearance. TO BE CONSIDERED Please either apply through this advert or emailing me directly via . For further information please call me: 0203 854 0120 / 07889 589 648. By applying for this role, you give express consent for us to process and submit (subject to required skills) your application to our client in conjunction with this vacancy only. KEY SKILLS Lead Platform Engineer, Senior Platform Engineer, DevOps Engineer, Site Reliability Engineer, AWS, Terraform, Kubernetes, Docker, Linux, CI/CD, Cloud Engineering, Infrastructure as Code, NSD

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Digital Delivery Manager - Salesforce (SC Cleared). We are supporting a leading UK regulatory body in securing an experienced Digital Delivery Manager to support the ongoing delivery of a major Salesforce transformation programme. This role sits within a high-profile Salesforce Centre of Enablement,

Lead Platform Engineer • Lead Platform Engineer - Birmingham / Hybrid, • Salary up to £105,000 + excellent benefits, • SC cleared or SC eligible candidates required Our client is a global technology consultancy delivering secure digital transformation programmes across the UK public sector. Their engineering teams design and operate modern cloud platforms that power critical government services used by millions of citizens every day. Due to continued growth across multiple national programmes, they are looking to hire experienced Lead Platform Engineers to join their expanding engineering capability. THE BENEFITS • Salary up to £105,000 plus benefits, • Flexible model with office and client travel, • Clear technical career progression and leadership pathways, • Access to industry recognised certifications and training, • Opportunity to work on large scale national digital transformation programmes, • Strong engineering culture with knowledge sharing and collaboration As a Lead Platform Engineer, you will work within agile engineering teams designing and building secure, scalable cloud platforms ...

Job Summary: Iron Mountain is seeking a highly experienced and motivated IT Project Manager to join our IT department. In this role, you will be responsible for the full end-to-end delivery of complex IT projects, ensuring they are completed on time, within budget, and in accordance with IME project Governance and Control lifecycle standards. You will lead multi-disciplinary teams through a matrix management approach to deliver a variety of technologies, ranging from Cloud and Infrastructure to BI and application development. What You’ll Do (Responsibilities) In this role, you will: • Lead End-to-End Delivery: Take primary responsibility for project initiation through to closure, maintaining project plans, financial reporting, and risk/issue registers to ensure delivery remains on track and within agreed scope., • Manage Resources and Teams: Shape, build, and motivate project teams through matrix management, overseeing both permanent and contractual staff to drive high performance and project success., • Ensure Quality and Governance: Oversee the quality of all project deliverables, ensuring all technical solutions meet business requirements, architectural standards, and are approved by relevant governance boards., • Collaborate with Stakeholders: Maintain strong relationships with internal and external clients and stakeholders at all levels, planning facilitated sessions for design, analysis, and problem resolution., • Vendor and Supplier Management: Contribute to the selection and management of technical partners, software vendors, and contract agencies to ensure efficient service delivery. What You’ll Bring (Skills & Qualifications) The ideal candidate will have: • Security Clearance:Must possess valid UK Government SC Clearance!, • Experience: Strong experience in a Project Management role within a multifaceted technology environment (strong IT experience preferred)., • Technical Expertise: Proven record of accomplishment of delivering Infrastructure, BI, Cloud, and web-based solutions, with thorough knowledge of MS Project., • Methodology: Formal training in project methodologies such as Prince 2 or APMP, with a strong awareness of both Waterfall and Agile frameworks., • Leadership & Communication: Excellent influencing skills with the ability to build rapport with stakeholders at all levels and manage project budgets effectively., • Education: Basic Business Analysis skills and a commitment to quality-focused best practices. What We Offer (Benefits) • Location: 100% remote role UK., • Competitive Compensation: Salary and benefits package aligned with senior-level experience., • Comprehensive Wellness: Access to health, wellness, and retirement plans., • Professional Growth: Opportunities for continuous learning and career advancement within a global organization.

AgentForce Tester Level: Mid–Senior Location: London, Remote First (1–2 days per month onsite max) Function: AI Testing / Quality Assurance Industry: Public Sector Rate: £575–£595 per day Clearance: SC Clearable Contract: 6 Months (High Extension Potential) About the Role Our client is delivering AI-powered digital capabilities within a secure public sector environment. They are building and scaling intelligent agents on the Salesforce AgentForce platform and need a dedicated Tester to ensure these agents are accurate, reliable, safe, and production-ready. This is not traditional UI testing. You will be validating AI behaviour, conversational accuracy, workflow logic, integrations, and compliance standards. You will sit between Product, Engineering, and business stakeholders to ensure agents perform as intended across real-world use cases. What You’ll Be Doing • Designing and executing structured test plans for AI agents within the AgentForce environment., • Testing conversational flows, APIs, integrations, CRM interfaces, and multi-channel deployments., • Validating intent recognition, response quality, business rule adherence, and safety guardrails., • Conducting regression testing after retraining, fine-tuning, or configuration updates., • Logging reproducible defects and working closely with engineers to validate fixes., • Analysing conversation logs to identify misclassifications, edge cases, and optimisation opportunities., • Monitoring metrics such as accuracy, latency, escalation rates, and user satisfaction., • Supporting compliance, audit readiness, and responsible AI standards in a regulated setting. Ideal Background You will demonstrate: • Proven experience in software testing, QA, or conversational AI testing., • Exposure to functional, regression, exploratory, and UAT methodologies., • Understanding of AI or LLM-based systems, chatbot testing, or NLP concepts., • Working knowledge of JSON, APIs, and automation frameworks., • Strong analytical capability with attention to detail., • Experience in agile delivery environments. Highly desirable: • Experience with Salesforce AgentForce, Agent Builder, or AgentForce Testing Centre., • Exposure to Einstein or similar AI agent platforms. What You’ll Receive • £575–£595 per day., • Remote-first model with minimal London travel., • 6-month initial contract with strong likelihood of extension., • Exposure to AI transformation work within a high-impact government department. Who Should Apply This role suits a technically strong QA professional who understands AI systems beyond surface-level testing. You are structured, detail-driven, comfortable working with ambiguity, and capable of challenging agent outputs where logic or safety is compromised. You must be SC clearable and a sole British national. Non-cleared profiles may be considered if technically strong. If your background includes AgentForce Builder or Testing Centre experience, flag this clearly when applying. Interested candidates should respond with availability and confirmation of clearance status.

Job Title: Fullstack Engineer (SC-Cleared, TypeScript, NodeJS) Location: UK-based, Remote Contract: Contract Duration: 6 Months Day Rates: £500/day (Outside IR35) Brio Digital are currently supporting a consultancy working with a central government finance programme that currently needs an SC Software Engineer. You will join a central government finance body focusing on loans/guarantees/insurance. What You’ll Do • Develop Government financial-based systems with TypeScript, NodeJS & Azure., • Able to execute across the full software lifecycle., • Ensure data integrity, security, and compliance with government standards., • Contribute to technical documentation. What You’ll Bring • Proven experience developing applications and services with TypeScript & NodeJS, • Previous experience working on FinTech-based projects., • Able to fully execute across the Software Lifecycle, • Strong knowledge in Cloud-based platforms, ideally Azure., • Strong communication and team work abilities., • Hold UK Security Clearance and able to work on SC-Projects. Apply now or email for more information

The Opportunity ProCheckUp, an elite independent cybersecurity consultancy serving FTSE 100 corporations, UK government authorities, and international financial institutions, is seeking an experienced Penetration Tester with SC Clearance to join our expanding remote team. This is an exceptional opportunity to conduct high-impact security assessments across diverse enterprise environments while maintaining work-life balance through flexible remote working. You'll contribute to ProCheckUp's ambitious expansion phase, working alongside industry-leading security professionals on mission-critical infrastructure, applications, and network security testing for the UK's most security-conscious organizations. What You'll Do Core Responsibilities: • Conduct advanced penetration testing across network infrastructure, web applications, and mobile platforms for enterprise clients, • Perform vulnerability assessments, threat modelling, and risk analysis across diverse technical environments, • Execute social engineering assessments and physical security testing, • Produce detailed scoping documents and executive-level penetration testing reports aligned with CREST and NCSC standards, • Lead incident response investigations and digital forensic analysis when required, • Work independently on client-facing assessments whilst collaborating with senior consultants and team leaders, • SCADA/OT environment security testing, • Cloud infrastructure penetration testing (AWS, Azure), • Web services and API security, • Mobile application testing (iOS/Android) Who You Are Essential Experience & Skills: • Minimum 3+ years professional penetration testing experience, • Demonstrable expertise in network, application, and infrastructure security testing, • Strong hands-on proficiency with penetration testing frameworks, exploitation techniques, and security tools (Metasploit, Burp Suite, Wireshark, custom tools), • Deep technical knowledge of Windows, Linux, Unix operating systems and TCP/IP networking protocols, • Proven ability to perform source code reviews and application security analysis, • Advanced understanding of web application vulnerabilities (OWASP Top 10) and mitigation strategies, • Excellent report writing and executive communication skills—ability to translate technical findings into business risk, • Ability to work autonomously and adapt to client-specific environments, • CREST/CyberScheme CCTM/CSTM CCT/CSTL-INF or CCT/CSTL-APP (current), • NCSC CHECK Team Leader (CTL) (current) or CHECK Team Member (CTM) (current) preferred but not essential, • CEH Advanced (AECH) or OSCP, • SANS GCIH, GPEN, or GWAPT, • EnCase Certified Examiner (EnCE), • CWSP (Certified Wireless Security Professional), • Published security research, CVE disclosures, or white papers, • Curiosity and passion for emerging security threats and attack methodologies, • Drive to mentor junior consultants and contribute to technical innovation, • Professional demeanour with excellent client-facing communication, • Attention to detail in all deliverables, particularly technical reports and evidence documentation Why ProCheckUp? ✓ Proven Track Record: 25+ years delivering security services to world-leading organisations; holders of NCSC CHECK, CREST, PCI QSA, and PCI ASV accreditation's ✓ Prestigious Client Base: Work directly with FTSE 100 companies, UK government bodies, international law firms, and critical infrastructure operators ✓ Technical Leadership: Collaborate with industry experts who publish research, present at major conferences, and drive the cybersecurity industry forward ✓ Flexibility & Autonomy: Remote-first working with complete location flexibility across the UK—work from home, co-working spaces, or client sites as you prefer ✓ Career Progression: Clear advancement pathway from Consultant → Senior Consultant → Team Leader → Technical Director; investment in advanced certifications and professional development ✓ Competitive Remuneration: Market-leading salary package (£65,000–£85,000+ depending on experience and certifications) plus comprehensive benefits ✓ Backing of a Stable, Well-Funded Firm: Work for an independent, profitable, growth-focused security consultancy—not a commodity testing mill ✓ Continuous Learning: Access to research funding, certification sponsorship, conference attendance, and exposure to cutting-edge threat landscapes The Application Process This is a carefully selected search—we're looking for genuine penetration testing professionals with the technical depth to advise enterprise clients, not script-runner-test shops. To Apply: • Submit your CV (including certifications, security clearance status, and estimated clearance renewal date), • Write a brief covering letter (150–250 words) addressing:, • Why ProCheckUp's mission and client base appeal to you, • Your remote working setup and availability (notice period, start date), • Screening call with HR (15 mins): Verify background, clearance status, and role fit, • Technical interview with Senior Consultant (45 mins): Deep-dive on penetration testing methodology, recent case studies, and security trends, • Final interview with Hiring Manager/Technical Director (30 mins): Culture fit, growth ambition, and team dynamics Logistics | Position Type | Full-Time, Permanent | | Location | Remote, United Kingdom | | Security Clearance | SC (Minimum) | | Working Arrangements | Flexible remote; occasional travel for client engagements | | Salary | £65,000–£95,000+ based on experience, certifications, and client-facing impact | | Benefits Package | Competitive pension, health insurance, professional development budget, | | Notice Period | 2-8 weeks preferred; negotiable for exceptional candidates | About ProCheckUp Founded in 1999, ProCheckUp has evolved from a specialist penetration testing firm into a multi-disciplinary cybersecurity consultancy trusted by the world's most security-conscious organizations. Our team of CHECK Team Leaders, CREST Certified Testers, and forensic specialists delivers: • Penetration Testing & Security Audits: Infrastructure, application, and mobile assessments, • Compliance Advisory: PCI DSS, GDPR, ISO27001 implementations and certifications, • Incident Response & Forensics: 24/7 emergency response and digital evidence analysis Equal Opportunities ProCheckUp is an equal opportunities employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to building an inclusive environment for all employees, regardless of gender, race, ethnicity, religion, disability, age, sexual orientation, or gender identity. We encourage applications from underrepresented groups in cybersecurity. Security Vetting: All successful candidates will be subject to UK security vetting procedures. Applicants must have resided in the UK for the last 5+ years to be eligible for SC clearance (or provide documented reasons for absence). Previous security clearance experience is valued but not essential. *

VCF Consultant - SC Cleared Location: Hybrid - a couple of days per month in the Midlands Duration: 3 Months Start: Immediate Rate: Inside IR35 - £850 per day Job Description We are seeking an experienced SC Cleared VCF Consultant with strong expertise in VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF9) and NSX. The successful candidate will support a VCF9 greenfield engagement, working closely with the Lead Architect, customer and key suppliers to deliver and implement the agreed design. This role is focused on hands-on deployment, implementation support and technical consultancy across the full lifecycle of the VCF9 platform. Key Responsibilities • Support the delivery of VCF9 greenfield deployments, implementing and configuring the platform in line with agreed designs., • Contribute to design and requirements workshops, providing practical input from a deployment and delivery perspective., • Produce and maintain deployment documentation and workbooks, including build guides, configuration steps and as-built documentation., • Carry out installation, configuration and validation of VCF9 components, including NSX, ensuring alignment with standards and best practice., • Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues across VCF and NSX components during deployment and early life support., • Collaborate with architects, engineers and third-party suppliers to ensure smooth and coordinated delivery., • Active SC Clearance., • Proven experience delivering VCF deployments in a consultant or engineer capacity., • Strong hands-on experience with VCF9 and NSX., • Good understanding of VMware Cloud Foundation architecture and supporting technologies., • Experience working in customer-facing environments alongside multiple stakeholders and suppliers., • Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills., • Effective communication skills with the ability to explain technical concepts clearly., • VMware certifications such as VCP or VCAP., • Experience supporting large-scale cloud or infrastructure transformation programmes. JBRP1_UKTJ

Role: Azure DevOps Engineer - OUTSIDE IR35 Valid SC Clearance required Travel: 2 days a week on-site in Milton Keynes OUTSIDE IR35 We are seeking a skilled Azure DevOps Engineer with strong experience in Microsoft Azure, Power Platform, and Power BI to design, implement, and optimize CI/CD pipelines, cloud infrastructure, and data solutions. The ideal candidate will bridge development, operations, and business intelligence teams to deliver scalable, secure, and automated solutions across the Microsoft ecosystem. Requirements: • 3+ years of experience with Azure DevOps and CI/CD pipeline implementation., • Hands-on experience with Microsoft Azure services (App Services, Azure Functions, Storage, Key Vault, etc.)., • Strong experience with Power Platform (Power Apps, Power Automate, environment management)., • Experience deploying and managing Power BI solutions, including data modeling and workspace governance. Key Responsibilities: • Design and maintain CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps for cloud and Power Platform solutions., • Deploy and manage infrastructure in Microsoft Azure using Infrastructure as Code (ARM, Bicep, or Terraform)., • Implement governance, security, and lifecycle management for Power Platform environments., • Support development and deployment of Power Apps, Power Automate flows, and integrations., • Manage Power BI workspaces, datasets, deployment pipelines, and data refresh strategies., • Monitor system performance, ensure reliability, and optimize cloud costs., • Collaborate with developers, data engineers, and business stakeholders to deliver high-quality solutions., • Maintain documentation, standards, and best practices for DevOps and BI processes.

The Senior Security Risk Assurance Manager plays a pivotal role in strengthening the organisation's security posture by leading risk-based assurance activities with a primary focus on supplier assurance and third-party risk management. The role provides expert oversight of external supplier security

The Senior Security Risk Assurance Manager plays a pivotal role in strengthening the organisation's security posture by leading risk-based assurance activities with a primary focus on supplier assurance and third-party risk management. The role provides expert oversight of external supplier security

We are working with a high-growth, mission-driven business in their search for two SC Cleared Cloud Support Engineers to provide 1st and 2nd line support across secure, cloud-hosted customer environments. You will work with Microsoft Azure, support enterprise tooling, and take ownership of operation

Trainer, Training, Instructor - Electrical Electronic Engineering Royal Navy Portsmouth, Hampshire Permanent SC Cleared Term Time working £39,000 to £41,000 pro rata + Large Co Benefits This is an outstanding opportunity for an experienced engineering professional to make a lasting impact by mentoring the next generation of Royal Navy engineers leveraging your career expertise without the need for prior teaching experience! Main Tasks & Responsibilities Trainer, Training, Teacher, Instructor, Electrical Engineering Delivering training to groups of up to 24 trainees in Electrical or Electronic engineering and machine principles Conducting practical lab sessions, demonstrating key principles and supervising trainee experiments Marking and check-marking assessments to ensure accuracy and consistency Maintaining and updating training materials with Training Design staff Essential Skills & Experience Trainer, Training, Teacher, Instructor, Electrical Engineering At least a Foundation Degree in Electronic or Electrical Engineering (or a related engineering discipline), or an HND/FdSc in Electronic or Electric Engineering or proven teaching/practical experience in Electronic or Electrical Engineering Desirable (not essential) Skills & Experience ~ Classroom experience in teaching technical subjects in an adult education environment, ~ Level 4 teaching qualification ~ Experience of the Defence Systems Approach to Training (or equivalent). This role is offered on a term time basis working 45 weeks per year, with non-working weeks taken 2 weeks at Christmas and Easter and 3 weeks in August. The salary will therefore be pro ratad and calculated to include contractual annual leave entitlement and bank holidays. JBRP1_UKTJ

Site Reliability Engineer (Security Cleared) • Salary to £60k + Company Options Scheme Overview This company is a Workflow & AI Orchestration Specialist. They're on a mission to modernise how public sector organisations manage casework, derive insight from data and deliver citizen services. Theyre growing fast and looking for bright, dynamic people to help build their business. Role Theyre looking for a (Security Cleared) Site Reliability Engineer (SRE) to join their growing platform and delivery teams. Youll help design, build, and operate reliable, secure, and performant infrastructure that underpins critical public-sector services. Youll combine your background in DevOps, cloud engineering, and automation with a focus on reliability, observability, and scalability. Youll also work with event-driven technologies, identity and access management, and data platforms, ensuring our orchestration solutions are resilient, secure, and future-ready. This is an exciting opportunity for an engineer who thrives on solving complex infrastructure and automation challenges, automating everything, and shaping secure-by-design delivery environments. Key Responsibilities Design, deploy, and manage containerized workloads using Kubernetes and Red Hat OpenShift Provision and manage infrastructure using Terraform Build and operate scalable infrastructure in Amazon Web Services (AWS) Design, implement, and maintain robust CI/CD pipelines Improve system reliability, observability, performance, and security Implement monitoring, logging, and alerting solutions Troubleshoot production incidents and perform root cause analysis Collaborate with development teams to improve application resilience and deployment processes Required Skills & Experience Experience in Site Reliability Engineering, DevOps, or similar roles Strong hands-on experience with Kubernetes and container orchestration Experience working with Red Hat OpenShift in production environments Proficiency in infrastructure as code using Terraform Solid experience with Amazon Web Services (AWS) Experience designing and maintaining CI/CD pipelines NB: Please only apply if you already have UK Security Clearance (SC). Other Stuff NB: for non-UK Citizens; we cannot accept applications from anyone requiring sponsorship (now or in the future) for UK permanent employment you are utilising a work visa this must allow you to work in the UK unrestricted for at least the next 5 years. Profile 29 recruitment keywords: Site Reliability Engineer Site Reliability Engineering, DevOps Kubernetes container orchestration Red Hat OpenShift Terraform Amazon Web Services AWS CI/CD Bash Python monitoring observability cloud architecture London hybrid remote AI artificial intelligence security cleared security clearance SC JBRP1_UKTJ

Delivered through a partnership of the MOD, Serco, Adecco and a consortium of partners, this service will provide end-to-end support from candidate attraction to assessment, onboarding, and Phase 1 training. Ensure adherence to Adecco policies, frameworks and relevant governance structures. At the A

A leading global consultancy firm in Birmingham is seeking a Project Security Manager to ensure robust security assurance across various projects.This role involves collaborating closely with client teams, managing security accreditation processes, and developing governance related to security assur

A leading project management firm in Birmingham is actively seeking a Project Controls Manager to support its Defence sector projects. The ideal candidate will have a degree in a relevant field, proven experience in project controls, and the ability to manage risks effectively. As a key member of th

Cyber Security Project Manager (SC) - Client Delivery Programmes - Must have Cyber Experience and be SC Cleared - Part Time – 3 days (Based of 42K base – Pro Rate) – Remote with occasional travel. Knowledge of security clearance processes and secure operational working. With your help we will

A leading technology firm is seeking skilled Gen AI specialists in Birmingham, UK, to deploy and enhance AI solutions using AWS and Azure technologies.

Your new role Responsible for the adoption and use of information and digital technology, you will be part of a team that is responsible for the effective operation, support, and maintenance of existing operational technology systems, including technology infrastructure (e.g. servers, databases, networks) and end-user devices (e.g. desktop PC's, smartphones, tablets). You will also be responsible for the network infrastructure, including the provision of telephony, local and national network access: all of which are required to deliver and support properly engineered IT services and products essential to meeting the needs of the company. What you'll need to succeed Essential Skills and knowledge: Cloud Networking Skills (AWS or Azure) HP / Aruba switches knowledge essential Fortinet / Firewalls / migration experience essential Routing/Switching and Firewall Expertise ITIL understanding Network technology and telephony expertise Must have proven experience and ability to: Manage and support a variety of network services technology Maintain standards for security of information Dealing and responding to complaints Must be able to be SC cleared What you'll get in return Lucrative Pension Package Generous Holiday Package Extensive Benefits Package 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)