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• Take full ownership of a newly separated corporate IT function., • Act as a trusted advisor to the Managing Director, shaping technology strategy., • Drive a programme of improvement across systems, security and infrastructure.A growing, multi-site organisation is looking for a Corporate IT Manager to take ownership of its internal technology function. Based in Sheffield, this is a predominantly office-based role (circa 4 days per week), reporting directly to the Managing Director, offering £50,000–£65,000 + £5,000 car allowance. The role has been created following a restructure to separate corporate IT from delivery-focused technical services. You will take ownership of internal IT across the business, covering end-user computing, systems, security and overall IT direction. You will bring structure to the function, define priorities and ensure the environment is fit for purpose as the business continues to grow.The role:, • Assess the current IT estate, providing a clear view of systems, gaps, risks and improvement areas, • Define and deliver a technology roadmap aligned to business priorities, • Work closely with the Managing Director and senior stakeholders to recommend improvements, support decision-making and justify investment, • Own the corporate IT environment, including Microsoft 365 (Exchange, SharePoint, Teams, OneDrive), Intune and Entra ID, • Oversee the on-premise ERP system (GreenTree) and support the transition towards increased cloud usage, • Maintain oversight of networking (Cisco / HP) and VPN access for remote users, • Remain technically credible, able to step in where required and validate partner delivery, • Lead improvements in cyber security and risk management, including progression towards ISO27001 accreditation, • Review systems to simplify tooling, improve adoption and remove duplication, • Drive improvements in automation, efficiency and productivity, focusing on better use of existing systems, • Lead a small internal team, with scope to evolve the structure as the business grows, • Manage external IT partners, ensuring quality of delivery and introducing additional capability where requiredExperience required:, • A proactive attitude, • Broad IT background across infrastructure, networking and Microsoft technologies, • Strong experience with Microsoft 365, Intune and Entra ID, • Experience operating at IT Manager or Lead level, • Exposure to hybrid IT environments, including on-prem and cloud, • Experience supporting or delivering against security frameworks such as ISO27001, • Track record managing external IT providers and partner-led delivery models, • Ability to balance strategic thinking with hands-on involvement, • Comfortable working directly with senior stakeholders and influencing decisionsWhat’s on offer:, • Permanent opportunity, • Sheffield-based role (circa 4 days per week on-site), • £50,000–£65,000 salary + £5,000 car allowance, • Private medical insurance, • 25 days holiday plus bank holidays We are an equal opportunity recruitment company. This means we welcome applications from all suitably qualified people regardless of race, sex, disability, religion, sexual orientation or age. We are particularly invested in neurodiversity inclusion and offer reasonable adjustments in the interview process. Reasonable adjustments are changes that we can make in the interview process if your disability puts you at a disadvantage compared with others who are not disabled. If you would benefit from a reasonable adjustment in your interview process, please call or email one of our recruiters.

Cloud Solution Architect (CSA) – Identity & Microsoft Entra ID Role Overview As a Cloud Solution Architect (CSA), you will provide deep technical expertise in Identity and Access Management, with a strong focus on Microsoft Entra ID. You will support enterprise customers in designing, securing, operating, and modernizing identity architectures across cloud and hybrid environments. You will act as a trusted technical advisor for identity, authentication, and access control scenarios, helping customers adopt Zero Trust principles while ensuring secure and scalable access to applications, devices, and data. Key Responsibilities – Identity & Entra ID • Act as a technical authority for Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD) within Global Delivery engagements, • Design and implement Entra ID tenant architectures aligned with security and business requirements, • Support hybrid identity scenarios including Entra Connect and Cloud Sync, • Design and troubleshoot Entra Join and Hybrid Join scenarios Key Responsibilities – Security & Access Control • Implement and optimize Conditional Access, MFA, and Zero Trust identity patterns, • Design and support Privileged Identity Management (PIM) and role-based access control (RBAC), • Diagnose authentication, authorization, and sign-in issues, • Advise customers on identity governance, lifecycle management, and security posture Key Responsibilities – Operations & Troubleshooting • Investigate complex identity issues using logs, audit data, and sign-in reports, • Troubleshoot authentication protocols and access flows, • Support incident response and post-incident analysis for identity-related outages, • Collaborate with security, endpoint, and infrastructure teams on end-to-end solutions Required Technical Skills • Strong hands-on experience with Microsoft Entra ID, • Experience with hybrid identity, synchronization, and federation concepts, • Solid understanding of identity security, authentication, and authorization models, • Knowledge of Azure networking fundamentals as they relate to identity Preferred Qualifications • Experience working in enterprise identity or security-focused roles, • Familiarity with Zero Trust architectures and identity governance, • Strong problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills Remote Setup Location: Italy or United Kingdom

SharePoint Content Migration Strategy Manager Remote First Working – UK Wide. Financial Services Lorien’s leading global banking client is seeking a senior SharePoint Content Migration Strategy Manager to join a major enterprise‑wide transformation programme. This is a high‑impact role responsible for designing and building the content migration strategy from scratch, securing Board‑ and ExCo‑level buy‑in, and leading both the strategy phase and Phase 2 delivery of the migration to SharePoint Online. You will combine strong technical SharePoint platform expertise with senior stakeholder influence, acting as a trusted advisor while driving the migration from concept through to successful execution. The role is UK‑wide, operated in a remote‑first model, and engaged via umbrella. Key Skills and Experience • Design, build, and own the end‑to‑end content migration strategy from inception, defining the target approach for migrating legacy platforms to SharePoint Online., • Assess, evaluate, and recommend migration approaches, tooling, and architectural options, producing materials for approval via formal governance and decision‑making forums., • Influence, manage, and engage senior stakeholders up to Board and Executive Committee level, confidently selling the strategy, securing sponsorship, and driving alignment., • Develop and maintain a detailed migration roadmap, covering milestones, risks, dependencies, assumptions, and mitigation strategies., • Define the overall migration and SharePoint delivery framework, including process, platform design, data quality standards, governance, security, and compliance considerations., • Own Phase 2 delivery, transitioning from strategy into execution and ensuring the migration is delivered in line with the approved roadmap., • Provide technical leadership across the SharePoint Online platform, leveraging deep hands‑on experience to shape design decisions, solution architecture, and migration outcomes., • Define resourcing and capability requirements, supporting onboarding and mobilisation of delivery teams where required., • Lead and coordinate multi‑disciplinary teams to deliver the migration effectively, on time, and to quality standards., • Work closely with business, technology, and programme stakeholders to ensure content is migrated accurately, securely, and in line with regulatory and business requirements., • Ensure alignment with the wider transformation programme, managing interdependencies across parallel workstreams., • Deliver clear progress reporting and insight to programme governance, steering committees, and senior leadership forums., • Translate complex technical architecture and migration detail into clear, executive‑level communication for non‑technical stakeholders. Skills & Experience Required • Proven experience building and owning content migration strategies from scratch, through to successful delivery., • Strong, hands‑on technical experience designing and building SharePoint Online platforms within enterprise environments., • Demonstrated delivery of large‑scale SharePoint or content migration programmes, ideally within regulated or complex organisations., • Proven ability to influence senior leaders, engaging confidently with Board‑ and ExCo‑level stakeholders., • Experience selling strategic recommendations and driving consensus across competing priorities., • Background leading delivery teams through Phase 2 execution, not just strategy and design., • Excellent communication skills, with the ability to bridge deep technical detail and executive decision‑making., • Comfortable operating in a remote‑first, UK‑wide delivery model., • Banking or financial services experience is highly desirable. IND_PC3

DevSecOps Consultant * Sheffield (3 days per week onsite) * Inside IR35 We're partnering with a leading financial services client to appoint a DevSecOps Consultant to drive secure engineering practices across large-scale, cloud-based platforms. This role is ideal for someone who has come from a hands-on DevSecOps Engineering background and has since transitioned into architecture/design and advisory, while still retaining strong technical depth. Key Responsibilities: * Define and implement secure architecture patterns across engineering platforms (CI/CD, build systems, runtime environments) * Conduct security assessments, threat modelling, and gap analysis across platforms and pipelines * Develop and embed DevSecOps best practices, including secure pipeline design and automated controls * Establish and enforce security baselines using policy-as-code * Build and deliver security roadmaps, prioritising risk and regulatory requirements * Partner with engineering and platform teams to remediate vulnerabilities and improve security posture * Act as a trusted advisor to senior stakeholders, translating technical risks into business impact Key Requirements: * Proven background in hands-on DevSecOps Engineering, now operating in a design/architecture-focused role * Strong experience across both AWS and GCP (essential) * Deep understanding of CI/CD pipelines, build tools, artifact repositories, and developer platfo...