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Purpose of the role:
To monitor the performance of operational controls, implement and manage security controls and consider lessons learnt in order to protect the bank from potential cyber-attacks and respond to threats.

Accountabilities:
* Management of security monitoring systems, including intrusive prevention and detection systems, to alert, detect and block potential cyber security incidents, and provide a prompt response to restore normal operations with minimised system damage.
* Identification of emerging cyber security threats, attack techniques and technologies to detect/prevent incidents, and collaborate with networks and conferences to gain industry knowledge and expertise. * Management and analysis of security information and event management systems to collect, correlate and analyse security logs, events and alerts/potential threats.
* Triage of data loss prevention alerts to identify and prevent sensitive data for being exfiltrated from the banks network.
* Management of cyber security incidents including remediation & driving to closure. Assistant Vice President Expectations
* To advise and influence decision making, contribute to policy development and take responsibility for operational effectiveness. Collaborate closely with other functions/ business divisions.
* Lead a team performing complex tasks, using well developed professional knowledge and skills to deliver on work that impacts the whole business function. Set objectives and coach employees in pursuit of those objectives, appraisal of performance relative to objectives and determination of reward outcomes
* If the position has leadership responsibilities, People Leaders are expected to demonstrate a clear set of leadership behaviours to create an environment for colleagues to thrive and deliver to a consistently excellent standard. The four LEAD behaviours are: L - Listen and be authentic, E - Energise and inspire, A - Align across the enterprise, D - Develop others.
* OR for an individual contributor, they will lead collaborative assignments and guide team members through structured assignments, identify the need for the inclusion of other areas of specialisation to complete assignments. They will identify new directions for assignments and/ or projects, identifying a combination of cross functional methodologies or practices to meet required outcomes.
* Consult on complex issues; providing advice to People Leaders to support the resolution of escalated issues.
* Identify ways to mitigate risk and developing new policies/procedures in support of the control and governance agenda.
* Take ownership for managing risk and strengthening controls in relation to the work done.
* Perform work that is closely related to that of other areas, which requires understanding of how areas coordinate and contribute to the achievement of the objectives of the organisation sub-function.
* Collaborate with other areas of work, for business aligned support areas to keep up to speed with business activity and the business strategy.
* Engage in complex analysis of data from multiple sources of information, internal and external sources such as procedures and practises (in other areas, teams, companies, etc).to solve problems creatively and effectively.
* Communicate complex information. 'Complex' information could include sensitive information or information that is difficult to communicate because of its content or its audience.
* Influence or convince stakeholders to achieve outcomes.

As a Senior Cyber Operations Analyst you will play a key role as part of a 24/7 security monitoring team.
As Tier 2 Analysts you will handle escalated incidents from Tier 1 analysts, conduct deeper analysis, and work closely with senior security teams to contain and mitigate threats.

This role is part of a large global team which operates follow-the-sun.
This role requires a 4-on, 4-off shift pattern (08:00 - 20:00, 12-hour shifts) and a hybrid work arrangement-three days on-site and one day remote per week.

To be successful as a Senior Cyber Operations Analyst you will need the following:
* Proficiency in SIEM technologies including Splunk
* Proactively search for potential threats using behavioural analytics, network traffic analysis, and threat intelligence.
* Incident response skills, including proficiency in PCAP capture, network analysis, and traffic pattern recognition.
* Knowledge of attack techniques (MITRE ATT&CK framework, malware analysis, and intrusion detection).
* Proficiency in analyzing network traffic (PCAP), endpoint logs, IDS/IPS alerts, and security telemetry.
* Stakeholder management skills, with the ability to communicate and articulate security risks at both technical and non-technical levels, depending on the audience.

Some other highly valued skills may include:
* A solid technical understanding of threats against the financial industry across physical and cyber threat domains.
* Proficiency in operating system fundamentals and security (Windows & Linux).
* Expertise in networking principles, protocols, and practices.
* Familiarity with traditional ITIL concepts, including incident, change, and problem management.
* Understanding of cloud security principles (AWS, Google, Azure).
* Strong working knowledge of Splunk and the Splunk Query Language.
* Experience or knowledge of data loss prevention, which would be advantageous.

You may be assessed on the key critical skills relevant for success in role, such as risk and controls, change and transformation, business acumen strategic thinking and digital and technology, as well as job-specific technical skills.

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We're looking for someone with:

At least 5 years of experience in operations testing, with a focus on component and systems testing

A strong background in security compliance, ideally within a Defence environment

Hands-on experience with automation tools like Selenium, Appium, JUnit, or TestNG

Proficiency in scripting or programming languages such as Java, Python, or JavaScript

Relevant certifications such as ISTQB or CSTE (a plus, not a must)

The ability to lead, motivate, and collaborate with testing teams across fast-paced environments

This is a high-impact role offering the chance to work on meaningful defence-related projects in a supportive and innovative environment.

Would you be open to a quick chat to explore this further? Happy to share more details and hear about your current goals.

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My client is looking for an experience Product Owner to join their team on an initial 6 month contract role (Outside ir35)

You will be required to be on site minimum 1 day a week in their Guildford Office (usually on a Thursday)

Essential Experience & Skills

Agile SCRUM: Proven experience working in Agile teams using SCRUM methodologies.Business Analysis: Strong background in requirements engineering, business process mapping, and stakeholder engagement.Cloud Architecture: Hands-on knowledge of AWS (especially serverless technologies like Lambda, API Gateway, DynamoDB, S3).DevOps Understanding: Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, GitFlow branching strategies, and automated testing frameworks.Tools: Proficiency in JIRA (or similar tools) for backlog management and progress tracking.Product Development: Experience delivering data-rich applications (frontend and backend) with a focus on usability and performance.Communication: Exceptional stakeholder and team management skills; able to translate technical concepts for non-technical audiences.Documentation: Ability to create operational and support documentation for internal teams.Release Ownership: End-to-end accountability for product releases, from development through QA and deployment.

This will be a two stage interview process, with a target start date of beginning of August

Please email me your cv to [email protected]

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MongoDB Engineer

Permanent / Hybrid working - 2 days a week on site in Knutsford, Cheshire

Salary up to £64,500 - No Sponsorship available

We are currently recruiting for a number of experienced MongoDB Engineers to join a leading Financial Services business in Cheshire.

Candidates must be skilled in building MongoDB Systems and Ansible Towers.

NOTE - Client is willing to consider candidates with good Ansible and Automation experience who can cross train in to MongoDB.

In these roles you will monitor and maintain critical technology infrastructure and resolve more complex technical issues, whilst minimizing disruption to operations.

Also applying software engineering techniques, automation, and best practices in incident response, to ensure the reliability, availability, and scalability of the systems, platforms, and technology through them.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE:

Expertise in Ansible for database server configurationsExpertise in DevOps Automation tools such as git, JIRA and database CI/CD toolsA good working knowledge of leading SRE practices across large organisation or complex teamsA working knowledge of MongoDBHands on experience of Containers and Kubernetes along with experience of scripting languages (e.g. python, bash) for automation / migration tasks would be nice to have

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AI Data Architect

Contract

Hybrid

We are recruiting on behalf of our client for a talented Contract AI Data Architect to lead the architecture of advanced AI systems, with a focus on Large Language Models (LLMs) and Agentic AI.

This contract role offers the opportunity to make a significant impact in AI-driven transformation at an enterprise level.

As the Contract AI Data Architect, you'll design and lead AI architecture strategies, working closely with senior stakeholders to ensure alignment with business goals. You will spearhead the development of AI frameworks and agentic systems, taking ownership of the high-level architecture without a need for hands-on machine learning development.

Key Responsibilities:

* Lead the definition and execution of AI architecture strategy and roadmaps

* Design scalable AI and data architecture to support LLMs and agentic AI systems

* Collaborate with senior stakeholders to align technical AI strategies with business objectives

* Provide expert guidance on AI platforms, frameworks, and integration strategies

* Ensure AI governance, scalability, and ethical standards are upheld

* Identify opportunities for innovation in the AI landscape

*This is a very data heavy position

Please send across an updated CV if this position is of interest

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Role- Support Consultant- SAP, Coupa and Procurement

Type- Contract (Inside IR35)

Nature- Hybrid (3 days onsite in office, 2 days remote per week)

Location: Derby or Bristol

Day-to-Day Responsibilities:

Manage procurement processes using SAP and Coupa systems.Raise and track Statements of Work (SoWs), purchase orders, and invoices.Support budget tracking and financial reporting for engineering projects.Coordinate with suppliers and internal stakeholders to ensure timely delivery and compliance.Provide general administrative support to engineering operations.Aerospace or Motorsport or Automotive industry experience is good to have.

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MongoDB Engineer

Permanent / Hybrid working - 2 days a week on site in Knutsford, Cheshire

Salary up to £64,500 - No Sponsorship available

We are currently recruiting for a number of experienced MongoDB Engineers to join a leading Financial Services business in Cheshire.

Candidates must be skilled in building MongoDB Systems and Ansible Towers.

NOTE - Client is willing to consider candidates with good Ansible and Automation experience who can cross train in to MongoDB.

In these roles you will monitor and maintain critical technology infrastructure and resolve more complex technical issues, whilst minimizing disruption to operations.

Also applying software engineering techniques, automation, and best practices in incident response, to ensure the reliability, availability, and scalability of the systems, platforms, and technology through them.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE:

Expertise in Ansible for database server configurationsExpertise in DevOps Automation tools such as git, JIRA and database CI/CD toolsA good working knowledge of leading SRE practices across large organisation or complex teamsA working knowledge of MongoDBHands on experience of Containers and Kubernetes along with experience of scripting languages (e.g. python, bash) for automation / migration tasks would be nice to have

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Role- Stress Engineer (Automotive & F1 - Nacelle Systems)

Type- Contract (Inside IR35)

Location- Bristol, UK

Rate- 57 per hour

Nature- Hybrid (3 days onsite and 2 days remote)

Essential Skills & Experience:

Proven experience in stress analysis within automotive, motorsport (F1), or aerospace sectors.Strong understanding of fatigue life prediction and material behaviour under cyclic loading.Familiarity with nacelle systems and non-turbo-machinery components.Proficiency in finite element analysis (FEA) tools (e.g., ANSYS, Abaqus).Ability to perform hand calculations and validate FEA results.Experience with critical part lifting methodologies.Strong technical documentation and communication skills.

Desirable Skills:

Experience working with PW (Pratt & Whitney) and GE (General Electric) components or standards.Knowledge of material science and new material development processes.Familiarity with aerospace certification standards and stress reporting.Ability to work independently and manage time effectively in a part-time role.Willingness to travel occasionally between sites if needed.

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Are you a proactive and detail-oriented individual looking to make a real impact in a dynamic engineering environment? We're looking for two dedicated Engineering Operations Support individuals to join our client's team in Derby.

In this role, you'll be the backbone of our engineering and Product Life cycle Management (PLM) functions, providing crucial administrative and technical support. Your work will ensure seamless operations across data management, procurement, and offload engineering processes. We believe in fostering a supportive environment where your contributions directly help our engineering teams thrive.

What you'll be doing day-to-day:

Managing and maintaining engineering data within our Teamcenter PLM system.Facilitating accurate and timely data transfers between internal systems and external partners.Supporting offload engineering activities by ensuring data integrity and accessibility.Assisting in document control and configuration management processes.Liaising with engineering teams to resolve data-related issues.

If you're ready to contribute to a team that values precision, collaboration, and smooth operations, we encourage you to apply!

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