Senior VCF Engineer

Rate: £600-650pd | Location: Onsite - Bristol | Contract: 6 months - possible extension 

Are you looking for an opportunity to take the lead on high-assurance VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF) 9.x deployments? We have an exciting role for a Senior VCF Engineer to join a high-security UK project onsite. You’ll drive VCF orchestration, NSX networking & security, Aria Operations, and storage integration, ensuring a secure, resilient, and fully managed private cloud. This role is ideal for engineers with expert-level VCF/NSX experience and experience in MOD, government, or national infrastructure environments.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead end-to-end deployment of Management and Workload Domains using SDDC Manager, VCF Installer (Cloud Builder), and VCF Operations.

• Design and implement NSX virtual networking topologies, including Tier-0/Tier-1 gateways, load balancers, and Distributed Firewall (DFW) micro-segmentation policies.

• Configure and optimize Aria Operations, Aria Logs, and Aria Automation for proactive management and automation.

• Integrate NetApp ONTAP storage with performance and path redundancy in mind.

• Manage patching and upgrades of the full VMware stack (ESXi, vCenter, NSX, Aria) via VCF’s Lifecycle Management (LCM) workflows.

• Collaborate on identity and authentication security for all management planes.

Essential Skills & Experience:

• Expert-level knowledge of VMware Cloud Foundation (v8.x/9.x) and multi-site/multi-cluster architectures.

• Deep experience with VMware NSX, particularly security-driven networking and overlay-to-underlay integration.

• Proficient with Aria Operations, Aria Logs, and Aria Automation.

• Experience in UK High-Security environments (MOD, Government, or National Infrastructure).

Preferred Certifications:

• VCP-VMC – VMware Certified Professional: VMware Cloud

• VCIX-NV – VMware Certified Implementation Expert: Network Virtualization

Infrastructure Engineer

Permanent - up to £80k + bonus and benefits

Security Clearance : It is an essential requirement for candidates to obtain UK Security Clearance (DV Level) prior to appointment. 

Location: Hampshire - 5 days on site

Are you an Infrastructure Engineer looking for a senior role? You’ll be working hands-on to maintain and improve multi-classified environments, supporting Linux and Windows systems, Azure/M365, VMware, and automation with Ansible or PowerShell. This role also involves patching, system triage, and enhancing Secure by Design capabilities. Experience with RedHat OpenShift, networking, and secure or protectively marked environments is essential, while skills in Kubernetes, Terraform, and DevSecOps tools are a plus.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain, improve, and secure multi-classified, virtualised, collaboration, and development environments.
• Support and enhance public cloud SaaS offerings (e.g., Microsoft 365) and project-based systems across public, private, and hybrid clouds.
• Perform routine maintenance tasks through formal change control processes.
• Monitor and manage ticketing and alerting systems; triage alerts and perform appropriate actions.
• Ensure systems are patched in line with vendor recommendations and security policies.
• Assess incidents, initiate return-to-service, and follow up with corrective actions.
• Identify trends and problems to recommend changes for improved stability and performance.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of secure cloud, networking, and virtualisation technologies.
• Advise teams and project stakeholders on infrastructure and support aspects.
• Document knowledge and processes to support team and organisational learning.
• Contribute to business growth by supporting delivery excellence and client engagements.

Essential Skills & Experience

• Windows Server 2016+ administration
• Linux administration (RedHat, CentOS, Ubuntu)
• RedHat OpenShift experience
• EUD provisioning, maintenance, patching, and hardening
• SSO concepts and operations
• Experience in multi-classified or protectively marked environments
• VMware virtualisation technologies
• Azure cloud administration
• Networking knowledge
• Automation and scripting (Ansible, PowerShell)

Desirable Skills

• Kubernetes administration (e.g., VMware TKGI)
• VMware vSphere/vCenter/VCF
• Microsoft 365/Azure administration
• DevSecOps tooling
• Elastic and Nessus experience
• Application packaging
• HashiCorp Terraform and Vault
• Agile working experience

What We’re Looking For

• A senior-level engineer with strong technical expertise in both Windows and Linux systems.
• Proven experience in secure, multi-classified environments.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team while taking initiative on tasks.
• Strong problem-solving skills and a proactive approach to infrastructure improvements.
• Commitment to continuous learning and development in cloud, virtualisation, and security technologies.

Network Engineer

Permanent - up to £85k + bonus and benefits

Security Clearance : It is an essential requirement for candidates to obtain UK Security Clearance (DV Level) prior to appointment. 

Location: Hampshire - 5 days on site

Are you a Network Engineer looking to work on production LANs and global WANs in a high-security environment? We are seeking a hands-on engineer to support existing networks, implement new infrastructure, and lab/test emerging technologies. The ideal candidate is comfortable with CLI-driven configuration, network security, and automation.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, implement, and support LAN and WAN architectures
• Configure and troubleshoot routing protocols including OSPF and BGP
• Implement and manage VPNs and network security infrastructure, including NGFWs (Next-Generation Firewalls)
• Build and maintain data centre networks (Leaf/Spine architecture or similar)
• Work with high assurance IP encryption (HAIPE) devices
• Automate network deployments and orchestration using Ansible, Terraform, or similar tools
• Document configurations and implement designs from High-Level and Low-Level Design documents
• Work with whitebox/open networking infrastructure (Linux-based network OS)

Required Skills & Experience:

• Proven experience with LAN/WAN architecture
• Strong understanding of OSPF & BGP routing protocols
• Hands-on experience with VPNs and firewalls
• Knowledge of data centre network design
• Experience with network automation/orchestration tools
• CCNP or equivalent qualification

Desirable Skills:

• Experience with software-defined networking (SDN) such as NSX
• Exposure to whitebox switching/open networking platforms
• Familiarity with high-assurance encryption device

Data Operations Manager

Permanent 

Bournemouth - Hybrid - 2 days a week on site 

£65-75k + bonus and benefits

Are you looking for your next challenge? Are you a Data Manager ready to take your career to the next level? We are seeking a Data Operations Manager to lead and scale our data capabilities, ensuring the delivery of reliable, high-quality, and accessible data across the organisation. This role requires strong Data Operations Leadership, Strategic Stakeholder Management, and a Scalable Systems & Compliance Mindset to drive data strategy, enable business insights, and support operational excellence.

You will be responsible for overseeing data operations, leading cross-functional teams, and implementing scalable, automated processes that support growing data demands. This is an exciting opportunity to shape and mature a DataOps capability within a fast-paced, evolving environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage data operations to ensure efficient, reliable, and scalable data delivery
• Oversee the development and maintenance of data pipelines for integration, transformation, and storage
• Provide leadership and mentorship to Data Engineers, Analysts, and QA teams
• Drive the adoption of best practices across data build, release, and deployment processes
• Establish and optimise automated, scalable processes for large-scale data and machine learning workloads
• Monitor, manage, and troubleshoot data and machine learning infrastructure
• Collaborate with stakeholders to understand data requirements and deliver effective solutions
• Define and track KPIs to measure the performance and impact of data operations
• Ensure data quality, consistency, and integrity across multiple systems and environments
• Identify and implement new tools and technologies to improve efficiency and capability
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and data governance standards
• Provide regular reporting and insights to senior stakeholders on performance and delivery

Key Requirements

• Proven experience in data operations, data engineering, or a related field (typically 5+ years)
• Demonstrated experience leading and managing data-focused teams in complex environments
• Strong understanding of data pipelines, ETL/ELT processes, and cloud-based data platforms
• Experience delivering both business and technology change initiatives
• Ability to work effectively within a matrix organisation and manage multiple stakeholders
• Experience engaging with senior leadership and influencing decision-making
• Knowledge of data governance, compliance, and regulatory frameworks
• Familiarity with Agile, Waterfall, or hybrid delivery methodologies
• Relevant certifications (e.g., PRINCE2, APM, Agile) are desirable

What We Offer

• Competitive salary and performance-based bonus
• Flexible and hybrid working options
• Opportunities for career growth and development
• Up to 12% pension contribution
• Private health insurance
• Life assurance (4x salary)
• Collaborative and inclusive working environment
• Free breakfast and lunch in the offices
• Free parking on site 

Senior Project Manager, Outside IR35, 3 month initial, £550 - 650 per day, UK based (Bournemouth 1 day per week hybrid)

Working at a global company going through a huge transformation period system there is a need for a Senior level Project Manager with strong experience in scoping, senior level exec engagement and ability to translate AI concepts into a SAFe aligned roadmap.

You will join a newly assembled team of a SA, BA and PM help shape and scope several AI initiatives alongside existing transformation work. Partnering with Technology, Product and Data Science, you’ll provide critical thinking, cross discipline team leadership and exec level engagement.  If initiatives demonstrate clear value and receive approval, the engagement may extend to support delivery.

AI experience is helpful but not essential; st is more important. The team is looking for someone with enthusiasm, and a self-starting mindset, able to quickly understand challenges and drive solutions independently.

Initial initiatives include AI-supported claims management, digital AI assistants within the customer app, and AI-enabled telephony services.

If you have excellent senior level project management and have previously scoped projects within corporate, large-scale companies through transformation programmes – please apply.

Initially 3 month contract, with Bournemouth 1 day per week as a base and a willingness to travel to other offices for ad hod meetings (expensed).

Senior Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central Developer
£70-75k + Benefits | Remote UK, Spain or Portugal

Do you enjoy owning the technical delivery of complex ERP solutions and working directly with clients to shape how systems support real business operations.

You would play a key role in delivering end to end Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central software solutions across a varied client base, ranging from SMEs through to large multinational organisations. This is a position where technical depth matters, but so does the ability to engage with stakeholders, translate business requirements, and guide projects through design, build and implementation.

You will take ownership of solution design and development, ensuring high quality delivery while setting strong technical standards across the team. Alongside hands on development, there is also the opportunity to mentor junior developers and influence best practice across the wider development function.

What you will be doing

• Designing, developing and implementing Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central (D365 BC / NAV) solutions
• Working closely with clients to understand business processes and translate requirements into technical solutions
• Developing extensions using AL and delivering robust customisations within Business Central
• Building integrations between Business Central and external platforms using APIs, web services and third party connectors
• Producing clear technical documentation and solution design
• Providing technical leadership and mentoring to junior developers
• Contributing to development standards and staying current with emerging Microsoft technologies

Experience

• Strong experience developing in Microsoft Dynamics NAV and Business Central (D365 BC)
• Commercial experience building AL extensions for Dynamics 365 Business Central
• Deep knowledge of configuration, customisation and integration capabilities within Business Central
• Solid functional understanding across Business Central modules
• Exposure to Azure services is beneficial but not essential

In return, you will join a forward thinking partner environment with access to modern Microsoft tooling, certification support and genuine opportunities to develop your expertise while delivering impactful solutions.

If you enjoy building well engineered Business Central solutions and working with clients who rely on the systems you create, this is a role where your expertise will genuinely shape delivery.

Solutions Data Architect, Outside IR35, 3 month initial, £700–750 per day, Bournemouth 1 day per week (hybrid)

Working at a global company going through a huge transformation period system there is a need for a data focused Solutions Architect with strong experience in scoping.  

You will join a newly assembled team of a SA, BA and PM help shape and scope several AI initiatives alongside existing transformation work. Partnering with Product and Data Science, you’ll assess opportunities, define architecture and determine feasibility. If initiatives demonstrate clear value and receive approval, the engagement may extend to support delivery.

AI experience is helpful but not essential; strong architecture and data management expertise is more important. The team is looking for someone with enthusiasm, and a self-starting mindset, able to quickly understand challenges and drive solutions independently.

Initial initiatives include AI-supported claims management, digital AI assistants within the customer app, and AI-enabled telephony services.

If you have excellent solution and data architecture experience within corporate, large scale companies through transformation programmes – please apply.

If you enjoy working on large-scale transformation programmes where architecture genuinely shapes the future platform, this is a role where you’ll have the opportunity to make a visible impact from day one.

Initially 3 month contract, with Bournemouth 1 day per week as a base and a willingness to travel to other offices for ad hod meetings (expensed).

Programme Manager – Multi-Million Pound Unmanned Systems Delivery. Salary £65-85k + Bonus, South Wales (Hybrid / Flexible working)

Can you lead the multi-million-pound delivery of advanced programmes of unmanned systems while managing teams, suppliers and programme risk?

Do you want to work for a cutting-edge defence technology company at the forefront of unmanned systems and mission-critical defence technologies, delivering advanced capabilities for national security and government operations?

This role will lead and coordinate the delivery of complex, multi-million-pound unmanned systems programmes and related defence capabilities. You’ll manage project managers, oversee schedules, budgets and suppliers, and ensure delivery meets time, cost and quality expectations while keeping senior leadership and stakeholders informed.

The programme operates almost like its own business unit, focused on delivering unmanned surface vessels. You’ll lead delivery end-to-end, managing teams and driving successful product and manufacturing programmes. A maritime, marine or naval background would be beneficial but is not essential.

You will bring strong programme and project delivery experience within defence, maritime, engineering or complex manufacturing environments, with a proven track record delivering multi-million-pound programmes, alongside the ability to lead teams of Project Managers and cross-functional specialists across engineering, delivery and supplier networks.

This is a rare opportunity to lead the delivery of next-generation unmanned maritime capability within one of the UK’s most innovative defence technology organisations.

You will need to be eligible for Security Clearance.

Infrastructure Applications Architect 

Salary: Up to £90,000 per annum + bonus and benefits 
Security Clearance: Very high Security Clearance (must hold)
Location: Farnborough - Hybrid, minimum 3 days per week (may increase during the build phase)

Ready to lead the architecture of secure, high-performing systems?

Join a leading provider of digital solutions as a Infrastructure Applications Architect, taking a hands-on leadership role in shaping the technical direction of infrastructure applications. This growth hire offers the chance to lead a team delivering robust, secure systems and drive the design, build, and integration of applications across VMware infrastructure stacks. Ensure seamless operation of both MOD and generic applications, while applying Secure by Design standards. This is not a purely design role you’ll roll up your sleeves, guide your team through implementation, and directly influence system delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the technical design and architecture of infrastructure applications and systems.

• Collaborate closely with the customer to understand business and operational requirements.

• Translate requirements into robust, scalable architectural solutions, ensuring MOD and generic applications integrate effectively.

• Actively participate in the build and implementation phase, supporting the team to deploy and configure applications.

• Produce and maintain all design documentation and supporting paperwork in line with Secure by Design standards.

• Lead, guide, and mentor a small team of engineers and developers.

• Foster a collaborative culture, encouraging problem-solving and knowledge sharing.

• Provide constructive feedback, helping team members develop technically and professionally.

• Ensure projects are delivered on time, to scope, and with high quality.

• Communicate technical decisions clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

• Manage risks and proactively address challenges that may impact project delivery.

Essential experience

• Proven infrastructure background with experience in VMware stacks.

• Experience architecting applications onto infrastructure platforms.

• Strong understanding of MOD applications and how they interact with generic applications.

• Hands-on leadership experience—able to lead a team and be actively involved in builds.

• Comfortable taking a self-starter approach and driving delivery independently.

• Experience producing technical documentation and designs.

• Knowledge and experience applying Secure by Design (SbD) principles.

Desirable

• Some leadership or team management experience.

• Experience in highly secure or sensitive environments.

• Ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.

This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated, self-starting Infrastructure Applications Architect to join a growing team, make a real impact, and deliver high-quality, secure systems.

Platform Engineer (Defence / MOD)

Contract Outside IR35 - £475-500pd 

Farnborough (Hybrid) 3 days a week on site 

3 months initially 

We are seeking experienced Platform Engineers to support secure defence and MOD programmes. These outside IR35 contracts are ideal for engineers who thrive on building and operating resilient platforms in highly regulated, security-cleared environments, including hybrid and air-gapped systems. You will work within platform and DevOps teams dedicated to automation, reliability, and operational excellence, contributing to the design, delivery, and improvement of critical platform services.

You will have the opportunity to influence standards, tooling, and best practices across the organisation, while helping shape the architecture and operational approach for MOD applications and secure platforms.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and enhance platform services across hybrid environments

• Improve and standardise automated deployment and CI/CD pipelines

• Strengthen observability, monitoring, and proactive operations

• Support incident response, troubleshooting, and service improvements

• Provide guidance on platform patterns, tooling, and best practices

• Contribute to architectural decisions and technical governance

• Share knowledge and support capability uplift across teams

Required Experience

We are looking for candidates with a strong background in Platform Engineering, DevOps, or Infrastructure Engineering, and proven experience in secure, regulated, or MOD environments.

Essential skills include:

• Infrastructure as Code (IaC) - automating platform provisioning and configuration

• AWS - hands-on experience deploying and managing cloud infrastructure

• OpenShift & Kubernetes - configuring clusters, building containers, and managing repositories

• CI/CD pipelines - building and improving automated deployment processes

• Monitoring & Observability - implementing proactive monitoring across platforms

• Automation of platform components - ensuring reliable, repeatable operations

• Secure by Design - experience delivering platforms aligned with MOD security standards

• MOD Applications - understanding how defence applications operate within secure platforms

• Security Clearance - must be in place prior to appointment