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Our client, a key player in the Defence & Security sector, is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer for a contract role. This position plays a crucial role in a major defence program, which aims to deliver Submarine capability to Australia.. Key Responsibilities: Specialist in materials and manufacturing, with a focus on ferrous metals. Understanding heavy plate production methods, ideally including in got and continuous casting. Ensuring compliance with materials specifications and standards through auditing processes. Delivering, producing, and/or reviewing experimental test plans. Job Requirements: Experience in the manufacturing sector, especially with ferrous metals. Proficiency in production methods for heavy plate across various industries. In-depth understanding of auditing processes and material standards assurance. Ability to develop and assess experimental test plans. Willingness to work out of hours as required by the programme. Availability to work from the Abbey Wood office at least three days per week. If you are a skilled Manufacturing Engineer with a passion for contributing to a significant Defence initiative, we encourage you to apply now and join our client's dedicated team. You must be eligible to obtain security clearance to SC level in order to apply...

Role:Water Network Technician / Leakage Inspector Location:Birmingham, Gloucester or Oxford with field-based travel across Warwickshire, Oxfordshire, Gloucestershire and Worcestershire(View Our Operational Area Map on our website) Salary:£28,168 to £32,889 dependent on experience + overtime opportunities Role Type:Permanent, 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday plus telephone stand-by rota and opportunities for overtime Benefits:25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, paid birthday day off, annual bonus scheme, Westfield health cashback plan, generous pension scheme, flexible working hours, life assurance, enhanced maternity and paternity benefits and much, much more! Ancala Water Services is a private utilities company providing clean and wastewater services to over 1,000 Ministry of Defence establishments across England and Wales. Were proud of our positive culture which is built on trust, respect and teamwork so if this role fits with your skill and experience, wed love to hear from you! As part of our essential front-line operations service, youll be joining a collaborative and dynamic team that is responsible for ensuring that our networks run as calmly and efficiently as possible. This is a pivotal role where you will help reduce the overall cost of water charges by accounting for all water consumed, as well as reducing water that is bought, but not sold, on site. This is achieved through using a range of leakage detection methods and to monitor, minimise and record water performance. You will use your industry experience to problem solve and identify areas for improvement across your region and work collaboratively with the wider business. Candidates must be based near Birmingham, Gloucester or Oxford to ensure easy access to our sites and to reduce travel time. There will be times where additional travel will be needed across our large region in this field-based role. What Youll Be Doing: • Accounting for 100% of water supply on to each of our sites and identifying leakage events, • Carrying out reactive and proactive leak detection on MOD sites and monitor the leakage system and collecting data, • Recording relevant site data and feeding this information back to the demand management team, • Installing and maintaining flow and pressure data logging equipment, • Ensure that all relevant site data is captured through detailed on-site investigations, • Escalating areas of risk to the wider business such as water quality issues, supply risks or H&S concerns What Youll Bring: • Knowledge of water supply configurations and hydraulics by using site plans and schematics, • Knowledge of specialist leakage detection equipment such as correlators, cat and genny, acoustic logging and ground-mics, • Extensive technical expertise in all methods used to account for consumption and leakage, • Knowledge of testing and inspecting fire hydrants and configuring pressure and flow loggers (training will be given), • Good problem-solving, communication and mobile device IT skills, • The ability to build and develop strong relationships at all levels with both internal and external contacts, • A good understanding of health and safety within an industrial setting, • A commercial awareness to understand the cost impact on the business when making decisions, • You will be comfortable working outdoors in all weather conditions About you: Due to the nature of sites on which we operate, the successful candidate must: • Meet the security clearance requirements for the role which includes, but is not limited to, the successful candidate being a full-time resident of the UK for the past 5 years, • Ability to obtain Security Clearance which involves a Criminal Record Check and a full MoD Security Application and associated verification processes, • You must have a full, valid driving licence and be comfortable driving a van (company van provided) JBRP1_UKTJ

Principal Data Scientist & Machine Learning Researcher Gloucester | London | Manchester Working with a leading National Security and Cyber organisation, you will help develop advanced AI and machine learning solutions that support critical national security missions. Operating within a mature Agile environment, you'll collaborate closely with customers, engineers, researchers and data scientists to solve complex real-world challenges using cutting-edge AI, machine learning and data science techniques. We have opportunities at all levels from Associate, Senior and Principal levels. Roles can be based in Gloucester, Manchester or London, with hybrid working available (typically 3 days per week on-site). *Due to the nature of work in National Infrastructure, candidates must hold an active eDV (enhanced DV) UK Security Clearance. The Opportunity As a Senior Data Scientist & Machine Learning Researcher, you will play a key role in the technical leadership, design and delivery of AI and machine learning projects from concept through to deployment. You'll work within a specialist team of Data Science, AI and Machine Learning experts, driving innovative research, developing advanced solutions and mentoring colleagues acr...

Vulnerability Researcher - Cheltenham, UK • Base salary up to £85,000 depending on experience, • Hybrid working, average 3 days onsite per week, • Active SC clearance required minimum About the client Our client is a highly respected UK organisation delivering advanced cyber and security research for critical national programmes. They invest heavily in innovation, technical excellence, and long-term capability building. Due to continued growth in specialist research projects, they are now looking to appoint an experienced Vulnerability Researcher. The benefits • Compressed working week option (4 or 4.5 days), • Annual bonus scheme, • Enhanced family friendly and sick pay policies, • Access to flexible benefits including health and wellbeing options, • Additional cash bonus opportunities The Vulnerability Researcher role As a Vulnerability Researcher, you will carry out deep technical research into complex software systems, identifying vulnerabilities and exploring novel attack techniques across modern platforms. You will work closely with multidisciplinary teams to design prototypes, test hypotheses, and document findings that directly influence future cyber capabilities. Key responsibilities include: • Reverse engineering of software binaries and applications, • Conducting vulnerability research across operating systems, applications, and network services, • Developing proof of concepts and exploits to demonstrate impact, • Analysing system behaviour, APIs, and network protocols to uncover security weaknesses, • Fuzzing and dynamic analysis of software to identify unknown vulnerabilities, • Contributing to tool development to support vulnerability discovery and analysis, • Producing clear technical documentation for a range of stakeholders Vulnerability Researcher essential skills • Previous experience in software vulnerability research or exploit development, • Solid programming skills with C, C++, Python, or similar, • Experience with reverse engineering tools such as Ghidra, IDA Pro, or Binary Ninja, • Understanding of operating system internals, particularly Linux or Windows, • Experience with debugging tools and techniques Desirable experience • Experience in exploit mitigation bypass techniques (ASLR, DEP, sandbox escape), • Familiarity with fuzzing frameworks and automated testing approaches, • Exposure to network protocols and distributed systems, • Scripting or automation experience for vulnerability discovery workflows, • Knowledge of secure software development practices, • Experience working in research led or highly technical environments Key skills Vulnerability Researcher, software security, reverse engineering, exploit development, Linux, Windows internals, fuzzing, C, C++, Python, cyber research, NSD JBRP1_UKTJ

Position: Citrix Technical Solutions Sales Engineer Job Description: About Us Join Arrow Enterprise Computing Solutions, a leading innovator in the technology sector, dedicated to providing cutting-edge solutions and fostering a dynamic work culture. Our mission is to drive growth and innovation through strategic partnerships and exceptional talent. Role Summary As a Citrix Technical Solutions and Sales Engineer and Account Technology Specialist, you will be responsible for technical relationships with paerters and customes managing and expanding existing sales, and winning new Logo sales with clients. Key Responsibilities Client Engagement & Relationship Management: • Act as the primary technical point of contact for key strategic clients, fostering deep relationships and trust to ensure long-term business growth., • Proactively manage and grow existing accounts, identifying opportunities to expand the use of Citrix solutions., • Develop a thorough understanding of each client's business objectives, needs, and technical challenges., • Collaborate closely with partners and clients to implement tailored strategies that leverage the full Citrix portfolio., • Ensure high levels of client satisfaction by consistently delivering value and providing proactive support throughout the client lifecycle. Portfolio Adoption & Solution Delivery: • Drive the adoption of Citrix solutions, ensuring clients fully realize the value of the products., • Work with clients to identify gaps in their IT capabilities and propose solutions that align with their long-term business goals., • Collaborate with technical teams and partners to deliver solution demonstrations, workshops, and proof-of-concepts (POCs) to showcase the capabilities Citrix solutions., • You will collaborate with the SE team in the technical relationship with Citrix, • Assisting the internal product team in promoting IT solutions and providing technical support to business partners, • Advising business partners on selecting appropriate solutions for end customers through various communication channels, including email, phone, virtual meetings, and on-site visits, • Educating business partners and end customers about products and technologies, often through webinars, workshops, or conferences, • Supporting business partners and their end customers during solution testing (Proof of Concept) and implementations at end customer sites. Sales Growth & Revenue Retention: • Contribute to sales to meet and exceed new logo revenue, retention and growth sales targets by successful promoting and wining the technical aspects of cusrmoer and partner sales., • Identify technical and solution risks to accounts and work proactively to mitigate client churn, securing long-term solutions., • Participate in quarterly business reviews (QBRs) with clients, providing insights on the performance of solutions and offering recommendations for optimization. Collaboration & Internal Alignment: • Work closely with internal teams, including sales, engineering, customer success, and technical support, to ensure client needs are met., • Act as a client advocate within Arrow and Citrix, providing feedback to product management and development teams to drive product improvements., • Collaborate with marketing and sales leadership to develop targeted campaigns and initiatives that promote Citrix solutions. Who are We Looking for: • Proven experience in technical account management, soluitions enablement or technical sales within the technology sectors., • Strong understanding of Citrix solutions (or similar technologies) and their role in a comprehensive IT strategy., • Experience in installing, managing and maintaining offerings such as Citrix App and Desktop virtualisation, XenServer, Endpoint management and NetScalar application delivery and security offerings, • Fluency in English, • Good communication and negotiation skills, • Self-motivated with a hardworking and proactive approach, • Effective communication with people at all levels, • Problem solving and capacity to follow through on a task to conclusion., • Excellent relationship-building skills., • Demonstrated ability to achieve and exceed revenue retention and growth targets., • Willingness to travel up to 60% of the time for client meetings and events, • Ability to work independently, prioritize effectively, and manage territory-level responsibilities., • Fluency in English., • UK Based. Preferred: • Experience with strategic sales initiatives and marketing collaborations. Skills and Attributes • Strong leadership and management capabilities., • Excellent communication, negotiation, and influencing skills., • Ability to connect, enthuse, and mobilize others., • Deep understanding of vendor strategies and ability to evangelize vendor propositions. Benefits • Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses., • Comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, pension contributions, and paid time off., • Opportunities for career advancement and professional development., • A dynamic, inclusive work environment with a focus on innovation and collaboration. Join Us If you are a strategic thinker with a passion for sales and innovation, we invite you to apply for the this position and be part of our dynamic team driving growth and success at Arrow. #LI-DK1 Location: UK-United Kingdom - Remote Time Type: Full time Job Category: Sales JBRP1_UKTJ

Fire & Security Service Engineer Surrey Up to £40,000 DOE + Overtime + Standby Allowance + Paid Travel Time Join a Leading NSI Gold Approved Fire & Security Specialist We are recruiting on behalf of a well-established, NSI Gold Approved Fire & Security company with a strong reputation for delivering exceptional service across commercial environments throughout the UK. Due to continued growth, they are looking to appoint a skilled Fire & Security Service Engineer to support their expanding customer base across Surrey and the surrounding areas. This is an excellent opportunity to join a business that genuinely invests in its engineers, provides ongoing training and development, and offers clear opportunities for long-term career progression. Location & Coverage This role will predominantly cover Surrey and the surrounding areas, attending a variety of commercial client sites for planned preventative maintenance, servicing, fault finding, and reactive repairs across Fire & Security systems. Typical coverage may include: • Guildford, • Woking, • Farnham, • Epsom, • Reigate, • Redhill, • Leatherhead, • Camberley, • Dorking, • Weybridge Salary & Benefits Financial Package • Basic salary up to £40,000 (depending on experience), • Overtime available after 40 hours:, • 1.5x rate Monday–Saturday, • 2x rate Sundays & Bank Holidays, • Paid travel time (excluding the first and last 30 minutes of each day), • £180 standby allowance per week on call, • Call-outs paid at overtime rates with door-to-door travel, • Rest time provided for overnight call-outs, • Up to £2,000 annual bonus, paid quarterly based on individual KPI performance Company Vehicle & Equipment • EV company van with personal use permitted, • Specialist plant and testing equipment provided, • Hand tools excluded Employee Benefits • 33 days annual leave including Bank Holidays, • Holiday purchase scheme, • Workplace pension scheme, • Life assurance, • Childcare vouchers, • Share Incentive Plan (subject to enrolment), • 24/7 Virtual GP service, • Employee Assistance Programme Training & Development • Annual performance review and career planning, • Ongoing manufacturer and industry training, • Access to internal Learning Hub, • Tavcom training courses, • Genuine opportunities for career progression within a growing organisation Why Join? • Join a respected NSI Gold Approved business, • Excellent earning potential through overtime, standby payments, and bonus schemes, • Strong engineering and technical support network, • Ongoing investment in training and development, • Stable, long-term career opportunity with a growing company, • Supportive team culture that values its engineers Interested? If you're an experienced Fire & Security Service Engineer looking to join a professional and growing organisation that rewards hard work and invests in its people, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today with your CV or contact Courtney Gilgunn at SER Limited for a confidential discussion. SER-IN JBRP1_UKTJ

Job Title: Consultant Cellular Pathologist Specialism: Cellular Pathology Location: Alderney, UK Salary: £105,750.00 – £142,178.00 Annually Salary Type: Annual Employment Type: Full Time Contract Type: Permanent An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Consultant Cellular Pathologist to join a growing Cellular Pathology service in Alderney. This full-time position offers a competitive annual salary between £105,750 and £142,178, alongside the chance to develop specialist interests in areas such as urology, dermatopathology (skin), gastrointestinal, or breast pathology. Due to increasing histopathology demand and growing cancer multidisciplinary team workloads, this role offers the opportunity to contribute to a high-quality diagnostic service while developing specialist expertise in a supportive and progressive environment. You will also benefit from dedicated career development opportunities and the integration of private practice into your working day. Perks and benefits: States of Guernsey pension scheme: Enjoy the security of a separate and competitive pension scheme distinct from NHS arrangements. Clinical Excellence Awards: Access up to six pensionable awards upon appointment, offering long-term financial stability without renewal requirements. Relocation support: Benefit from generous relocation allowances, making your transition to island life smooth and manageable. Professional fee coverage: The organisation will cover medical indemnity costs and reimburse GMC and Royal College subscription fees, allowing you to focus on your clinical work. Integrated private practice: Opportunities for private practice are encouraged and incorporated into your working day, enabling professional diversification. Favourable tax environment: Alderney offers attractive financial benefits, including a maximum income tax rate of 20% with no capital gains or inheritance tax. What you will do: Deliver general cellular pathology services, reporting on approximately 5,000 specimens annually, including skin, gastrointestinal, gynaecology, urological, and breast pathology cases. Participate in seven structured Multidisciplinary Team (MDT) meetings, reviewing histological findings alongside radiological imaging. Conduct and report gynaecological and non-gynaecological cytology specimens, including audit work under contract with North Bristol Trust. Perform autopsies primarily on behalf of H.M. Procureur, with most procedures being non-invasive, supported by an anatomical pathology assistant. Participate in a minimal on-call rota, advising police services on potential forensic involvement and rarely dealing with histopathology frozen sections. Person specification and key criteria: FRCPath qualification (or equivalent) is essential. Full and specialist GMC registration with a licence to practise, or eligibility to obtain this within six months of interview. Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) or equivalent qualification (for UK-trained candidates), obtainable within six months of interview. Broad experience managing histopathology workloads within a busy District General Hospital environment. Demonstrated expertise in one or more diagnostic areas, such as breast, gastrointestinal, urological, or dermatopathology. Why Alderney? Living and working in Alderney offers a unique lifestyle that combines professional fulfilment with exceptional quality of life. The island is known for its stunning coastal scenery, rich wildlife, and welcoming community atmosphere. With outstanding natural beauty, relaxed island living, and strong community connections, Alderney provides the perfect environment to grow your career while enjoying a balanced and rewarding lifestyle. Working with Sanctuary Personnel: Sanctuary Personnel is a trusted and award-winning recruitment agency. With an ‘Excellent' Trustpilot rating from over 1,000 reviews and numerous prestigious industry awards, we are dedicated to securing the best roles and most competitive packages tailored to your skills, experience, and professional aspirations. Apply today to take the next step in your Cellular Pathology career while enjoying an exceptional lifestyle in Alderney. JBRP1_UKTJ

Join Gilmartins as a Senior Operative Earn £50,000 Basic We Are Building the Best Trade Team in Social Housing Repairs Gilmartins is expanding and we are looking for the very best operatives in the industry to join us as Senior Operatives. This is not just another trade role. This is an opportunity to join a company that rewards professionalism, quality, reliability, and leadership. We are recruiting experienced, high-performing operatives across Swindonin the following trades: • Plumber Multi Trades We are offering: • £50,000 basic salary, • Permanent, full-time employment, monthly pay, • Company van & fuel card for business use only (no personal use permitted), • PDA & branded uniform, • Long-term job security with stable, local workstreams, • Career progression opportunities What Makes a Gilmartins Senior Operative Different? We are looking for operatives who: • Take pride in delivering high-quality work, • Deliver excellent customer service, • Complete jobs right first time, • Work professionally and safely at all times, • Communicate effectively with tenants and office teams, • Support and mentor other operatives, • Maintain excellent attendance and timekeeping, • Respect company vehicles, materials, and equipment, • Represent the business professionally every day This Role Is NOT for Everyone The Senior Operative role comes with high standards, accountability, and responsibility. Successful applicants will be expected to: • Consistently achieve strong KPI performance, • Maintain excellent quality inspection scores, • Demonstrate outstanding reliability and timekeeping, • Keep van stock organised and controlled, • Maintain a clean and professional vehicle, • Follow all health & safety and asbestos procedures, • Use technology and PDAs correctly, • Work independently with minimal supervision, • Take ownership of jobs from start to finish Experience Required Applicants must have: • Proven experience within social housing reactive maintenance, • Relevant trade qualifications where applicable, • Full manual driving licence no automatic vans available, • Strong communication skills, • Experience working in occupied properties, • Ability to work under pressure and manage workloads effectively Why Join Gilmartins? At Gilmartins, we self-deliver our contracts using directly employed operatives and specialist local teams. We believe the people on the front line are the face of the business and we reward the best accordingly. We are investing heavily into building one of the strongest operational teams in the sector and are looking for ambitious operatives who want to be recognised and rewarded for high performance. If you are tired of being just another number and genuinely believe you are among the best in your trade, we want to hear from you. Apply Today Positions are limited and we are looking to hire immediately for the right candidates. Join a company where hard work, professionalism, accountability, and quality are genuinely recognised and rewarded. JBRP1_UKTJ

Minimum requirement: SFIA Level 3+ Key Responsibilities Develop and deliver clear, consistent communications across digital, internal, and stakeholder channels Produce high‑quality materials including communication plans, engagement strategies, messaging frameworks, briefing packs, Q&A, and ta

CoreTech is a specialist cyber security company, proud of our world‑class technical capability.We use our knowledge to solve our clients' hardest problems to help make UK cyberspace safer.We’re on the lookout for an IT Systems Engineer with a specialisation in Linux to join our small, friendly,

Field Systems Engineer Security Systems, CCTV, Access Control, IP Networking, WAN, LAN, Critical Infrastructure, SC Clearance, UK Wide Travel, Remote (UK) Up to £55,000 + 5% On-Call Allowance (1 in 4) + Paid Overtime This is an excellent Field Systems Engineer opportunity to join a specialist technology services organisation delivering critical infrastructure projects across the UK and occasionally Europe. The Field Systems Engineer is a UK-wide field-based role, with travel to customer sites across the UK and occasional EU travel as required. You must be fully prepared for frequent travel and working in remote and high-security environments. You must be eligible for UK SC Clearance or already hold active SC Clearance. As a Field Systems Engineer, you will work across the full project lifecycle, supporting pre-handover configuration and testing, on-site installation and commissioning, and post-handover fault finding and maintenance. The Field Systems Engineer will work closely with design, workshop, and field installation teams to ensure systems are fully tested, validated, and delivered to specification. Reactive and proactive maintenance support across live customer environments will be expected as Field Systems Engineer, ensuring high levels of system availability and performance. This role requires a strong technical grounding in networking and communications technologies, combined with experience working in field-based engineering environments, supporting integrated security, network, and infrastructure systems. Key Skills as Field Systems Engineer: • Proven experience as a Field Engineer, Commissioning Engineer, Network Engineer, or Systems Engineer within complex technical environments, • Strong understanding of IP networking, routing and switching, and exposure to WAN/LAN infrastructure., • Experience commissioning, configuring, and testing technical systems in live customer or project environments., • Exposure to integrated security systems such as CCTV, Access Control, Intruder Detection, or similar technologies., • Experience working within critical infrastructure, utilities, defence, transport, or similarly regulated environments., • SC Clearance (active) or eligibility and willingness to undergo SC Clearance process. This is a great opportunity for a Field Systems Engineer to work on high-impact, mission-critical infrastructure projects across diverse and technically challenging environments, with excellent long-term progression into senior engineering or specialist technical roles. Key Skills: Security Systems, CCTV, Access Control, IP Networking, WAN, LAN, Critical Infrastructure, SC Clearance, UK Wide Travel, Remote (UK) PLEASE READ BEFORE APPLYING Proven experience working in a Field Engineer, Commissioning Engineer, Network Engineer, or Systems Engineer role within technical or infrastructure environments. Strong hands-on experience with IP networking and commissioning of systems in live customer or project settings is essential. Experience with integrated security systems (such as CCTV, Access Control, or Intruder Detection) and/or critical infrastructure environments is highly desirable. Must be UK-based and hold, or be eligible for, SC Clearance. JBRP1_UKTJ

Hays are supporting a public sector organisation in Gloucestershire to recruit a 12-month Fixed Term contract IT Desktop / Deployment Engineer. This is a mostly site-based role with some opportunity to work from home and the salary is between c£28,000 - £32,000 depending on experience and excellent benefits, including a fantastic pension scheme. In the role, you will work in the IT operations department providing efficient and professional support across the IT desktop, equipment and hardware estate. You'll support the deployment team with desktop and mobile imaging, inventory management, hardware and software rollout, and security updates. You'll need experience in a similar role and need excellent customer service / stakeholder skills. Technical Requirements: Proficient in Microsoft Office Working knowledge of standard office procedures Experience with Service Desk tools (incident and request management) Familiarity with IT inventory and stock management systems Experience deploying Windows 11 using imaging tools Strong troubleshooting and fault diagnosis skills Experience performing hardware maintenance and repairs (PCs, laptops, printers) Experience installing software via GUI, scripts, or remote deployment toolsHays 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)

Project Managers and PMO, National Security You will lead and shape delivery across highly sensitive UK national security programmes, working on complex digital and operational challenges that demand clarity, control and strong stakeholder engagement. These roles sit within secure government environments and are not typical public sector or general defence positions. You will be operating at a level where delivery, governance and decision making directly support critical national capability. Applicants must currently hold active UK national security clearance and be working within UKIC or equivalent environments. What you will need ● Current experience delivering projects or programmes within UK national security or intelligence environments ● Active high level security clearance in place ● Proven experience managing delivery across complex, multi stakeholder environments ● Confidence working directly with clients or senior stakeholders in secure settings What you will work on ● Leading delivery of digital and technology focused projects or programmes within secure environments ● Coordinating multidisciplinary teams across complex delivery landscapes ● Managing risks, dependencies and governance to maintain control and pace ● Shaping delivery approaches to improve outcomes across evolving programmes ● Providing clear reporting and insight to support senior decision making Skills and experience ● Project or programme management experience across complex environments ● Strong stakeholder engagement, including senior level interaction ● Experience working within structured or agile delivery frameworks ● Ability to manage scope, schedule, budget and quality ● Understanding of governance, assurance and delivery controls ● Commercial awareness across suppliers, contracts and delivery outcomes Location and setup Cheltenham or Manchester, with a hybrid working pattern and regular onsite presence required due to the nature of the work. These vacancies require high level security clearance in national security. Applicants must hold current clearance and be able to maintain it. This is a permanent role. Electus Recruitment Solutions provides specialist engineering and technical recruitment solutions to high-technology industries. Thank you for your interest. If you do not hear from us within seven working days, please presume your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. You may resubmit your CV or details in the future, and we shall assess your suitability then

Principal Systems Administrator Take ownership of core infrastructure design and technical guidance within a critical sector where your expertise ensures system resilience. This position allows you to drive advanced infrastructure projects and influence engineering practices while collaborating with senior management to deliver robust technical research. You will be able to shape complex architecture and guide technical teams in an environment that values structural stability and long term career progression. Essential requirements Proven background providing technical guidance and infrastructure administration at a senior level. Sole British nationality is required due to the nature of the projects. Eligibility to obtain and maintain UK Government security clearance. Domain experience within the defence or high security infrastructure sector. Your package Performance related annual cash bonus scheme. Up to 8% employer pension contribution via salary exchange. Comprehensive private medical and dental insurance coverage. The work Act as the systems administration lead on advanced projects and major programmes. Install, configure, administer and troubleshoot complex infrastructure and application deployments. Apply subject matter expertise to provide technical recommendations to management and guide team members. Participate in a technical roster to support the delivery of resilient services and manage planned infrastructure changes. Maintain and disseminate approved operational procedures aligned with industry security standards. Skills and background Comprehensive knowledge of VMware vSphere 8.0 or above alongside Fibre Channel storage technologies. Strong capabilities with Microsoft OS 2019 and 2022, Exchange, Office 365 and Active Directory Federated trusts. Experience with Citrix XenApp, XenDesktop and Citrix Netscaler. Technical capability with cloud environments such as Amazon Web Services or Azure. Practical knowledge of Linux environments and Ansible automation tools. Familiarity with SQL Server administration and project frameworks including ITIL, Agile or Scrum. Benefits and balance Here is how this employer helps you thrive: Optional compressed working schedule providing every other Friday off. Twenty five days annual holiday allowance with the option to buy or sell leave. Workplace nursery scheme with a monthly employer contribution. Support for industry memberships alongside unlimited access to global online learning platforms. Location and setup This position is based in Cheltenham and operates on a hybrid working pattern. The role requires travel within the United Kingdom up to 25% of the time, with occasional international travel to regional offices. Share your profile to arrange a short confidential call this week. You will be represented by a specialist technical recruiter who will guide you through each stage of the process. Due to the nature of work at our client’s site, these vacancies are only open to British Citizens who hold SC clearance or can obtain it. This is a permanent role. Electus Recruitment Solutions provides specialist engineering and technical recruitment solutions to high technology industries. Thank you for your interest. If you do not hear from us within seven working days, please presume your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. You may resubmit your CV or details in the future, and we shall assess your suitability then