Software Engineer

Technical Security Architect (DV Cleared) London (Fully Onsite) £750 per day (inside IR35) Active DV Clearance required. Overview We are seeking a Technical Security Architect to join a high-profile UK defence programme, embedding security across complex network infrastructure within an Agile delivery environment. The Role Embed security controls into infrastructure design and delivery Act as Security SME within Scrum teams Design and document secure architecture solutions Ensure alignment with Secure by Design and NIST frameworks Collaborate with architects, engineers, and test teams Present and defend security decisions to senior stakeholders Key Requirements Strong background in network infrastructure security design Proven security architecture experience Experience with vulnerability scanning solutions Familiarity with Agile delivery environments Knowledge of NIST / Secure by Design principles Strong stakeholder communication skills Apply Now If you are a DV Cleared Security Architect with strong infrastructure experience, we would welcome your application.

Data Engineer Python | AWS | Databricks We’re working with a leading organisation operating at the forefront of the energy sector, playing a critical role in supporting the transition to a more sustainable, low-carbon future. As the business continues to invest in its data capabilities, they are looking for a Data Engineer to join their growing Data Platform team. This is an opportunity to work in a complex, evolving environment where data is central to decision-making across trading, operations, and commercial functions. The Role You’ll be responsible for building and maintaining scalable data pipelines that power analytics and reporting across the organisation. Working within a modern Databricks on AWS environment, you’ll help deliver reliable, high-quality data to support business insights. Key Responsibilities Build and maintain scalable ETL/ELT pipelines using Python and PySpark Ingest and integrate data from multiple sources including trading, finance, and operational systems Work within a Databricks Lakehouse architecture to transform and deliver data Optimise Spark jobs for performance and cost efficiency Implement and maintain data quality, governance, and reliability standards Support the full data lifecycle from ingestion through to reporting and insight delivery Collaborate with BI teams and stakeholders to ensure data is accessible and usable Key Skills & Experience Strong experience in Data Engineering (3–6 years) Proficiency in Python and PySpark for large-scale data processing Hands-on experience with Databricks (Delta Lake, Workflows, Lakehouse architecture) Solid knowledge of AWS services (e.g. S3, Kinesis, Lambda, IAM) Experience building production-grade data pipelines Good understanding of data governance and data quality frameworks Strong SQL skills and experience working with complex datasets Desirable Experience within energy, utilities, or similar complex industries Exposure to CI/CD for data pipelines or modern data platform tooling

Service Desk Analyst – Newtownabbey/Hybrid – Temporary - £16.00 Per Hour – 13th July start REED Technology are delighted to partner with one of the largest IT organisations in the UK, delivering cutting-edge technological and software-related solutions for their clients. Due to an increase in projects we require additional service desk analysts to join the already successful IT team for an initial period of 3 months with the chance to be extended or made permanent. As the first point of contact for clients with technical queries, this is the perfect opportunity for someone looking to kickstart their career in the exciting and varied world of technology and software solutions. You’ll make your mark on one of the UK’s largest IT organisations as it undergoes an exciting period of change. You’ll play a key role in ensuring we deliver an exceptional level of service and innovative solutions to our clients and customers alike – all while making an impact by working on a variety of projects for a wide range of clients. Here, you’ll be encouraged to speak up, share your ideas and to be your best self, and will be welcomed into a friendly, inclusive team. What you’ll be doing: • Answering and resolving all customer queries and questions • Logging incidents and service requests from telephone, email and our customer portal and processing them • Giving excellent customer service to everyone you speak to • Making sure customers are kept updated on what’s happening with their query • Prioritising and managing your own workload and tasks, while making sure you meet deadlines • Working in accordance with our company policies, procedures and standards. What we’re looking for: • Excellent verbal and written communication • Good customer service skills • Experience of working on the telephone communicating with customers. • A curiosity for IT If you meet the above criteria and want to know more please contact Niall Lennon for a confidential discussion.

IT Specialist An exciting opportunity has arisen for an IT Specialist at a leading UK manufacturing company. This role is crucial for assisting in the procurement, installation, implementation, training, updating, and support of the company’s IT hardware, software, communication systems, and utilities. Additionally, the IT Specialist will contribute to business intelligence (BI), data analytics, and the application of artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support operational decision-making. Day-to-day of the role: Receive, prioritize, and execute help-desk requests; escalate complex issues as needed. Provide end-user support and training on hardware, software, BI dashboards, and AI-assisted tools. Assist with the company's IT network and hardware infrastructure including basic troubleshooting, equipment setup, and routine maintenance, escalating complex issues to the IT Director or vendors. Design, build, and maintain BI reports and dashboards (Tableau, Power BI, or similar) to support data-driven decision-making. Assist with the implementation and support of AI and automation tools, including workflow automation, intelligent document processing, and predictive analytics. Assist with data integration, ETL, and data quality initiatives across ERP and ancillary systems to ensure accurate and timely information for BI and AI workloads. Coordinate with outside vendors and with IT leadership across the wider group of companies on shared initiatives, standards, and cross-entity integrations. Follow and help enforce the company's disaster recovery, business continuity, and cybersecurity policies, and flag gaps or risks to the IT Director. Other duties as assigned by the IT Director. Required Skills & Qualifications: Proven experience in IT support and operations. Strong knowledge of BI tools such as Tableau or Power BI. Experience with AI and automation tools. Familiarity with data integration, ETL processes, and data quality management. Ability to troubleshoot and maintain IT network and hardware infrastructure. Excellent communication skills and the ability to train non-technical users. Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work under pressure. Experience in a manufacturing environment is a plus. If you are interested in this position please apply online or for more information please contact me on abi.collins@reed.com

IT Specialist An exciting opportunity has arisen for an IT Specialist at a leading UK manufacturing company. This role is crucial for assisting in the procurement, installation, implementation, training, updating, and support of the company’s IT hardware, software, communication systems, and utilities. Additionally, the IT Specialist will contribute to business intelligence (BI), data analytics, and the application of artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support operational decision-making. Day-to-day of the role: Receive, prioritize, and execute help-desk requests; escalate complex issues as needed. Provide end-user support and training on hardware, software, BI dashboards, and AI-assisted tools. Assist with the company's IT network and hardware infrastructure including basic troubleshooting, equipment setup, and routine maintenance, escalating complex issues to the IT Director or vendors. Design, build, and maintain BI reports and dashboards (Tableau, Power BI, or similar) to support data-driven decision-making. Assist with the implementation and support of AI and automation tools, including workflow automation, intelligent document processing, and predictive analytics. Assist with data integration, ETL, and data quality initiatives across ERP and ancillary systems to ensure accurate and timely information for BI and AI workloads. Coordinate with outside vendors and with IT leadership across the wider group of companies on shared initiatives, standards, and cross-entity integrations. Follow and help enforce the company's disaster recovery, business continuity, and cybersecurity policies, and flag gaps or risks to the IT Director. Other duties as assigned by the IT Director. Required Skills & Qualifications: Proven experience in IT support and operations. Strong knowledge of BI tools such as Tableau or Power BI. Experience with AI and automation tools. Familiarity with data integration, ETL processes, and data quality management. Ability to troubleshoot and maintain IT network and hardware infrastructure. Excellent communication skills and the ability to train non-technical users. Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work under pressure. Experience in a manufacturing environment is a plus. If you are interested in this position please apply online or for more information please contact me on abi.collins@reed.com

Project Manager (Contract) – Tech / Enablement Focus Remote (Occasionally required on-site) £250–£350 per day (Umbrella) Own delivery. Create clarity. Drive outcomes that land. We’re working with a high-growth, delivery-focused organisation looking for a Project Manager to take ownership of complex client programmes — bringing structure, visibility, and consistency to delivery. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in fast-paced tech or enablement environments, and who can confidently manage delivery across cross-functional teams and client stakeholders. The Role As Project Manager, you’ll own end-to-end delivery, ensuring projects are delivered on time, on budget, and without surprises. You’ll bring clarity to complex work — translating scope into structured plans, proactively managing risks, and creating a delivery rhythm that teams and clients trust. This isn’t just coordination — it’s true ownership of outcomes, ensuring delivery is predictable, transparent, and high quality. What You’ll Be Doing Planning & Setup Translate scope into clear project plans (timelines, milestones, dependencies) Align stakeholders early and set clear expectations Ensure projects are properly scoped to minimise delivery risk Delivery Management Own day-to-day delivery across multiple projects or workstreams Track progress against milestones and adapt plans proactively Run effective delivery ceremonies and keep teams aligned Ensure outputs meet quality standards before client delivery Risk & Governance Identify and manage risks early — nothing should surprise the client Maintain clear reporting and visibility across delivery Escalate issues with solutions, not just problems Financial & Commercial Oversight Track budgets and forecast accurately Monitor scope changes and manage delivery within agreed constraints Key experience: Strong experience in Project Management within tech, digital, or enablement environments Proven track record delivering client-facing projects (agency, consultancy, or SaaS environments highly desirable) Experience managing cross-functional teams (product, tech, operations, etc.) Confident working with delivery frameworks (Agile, Scrum, Waterfall or hybrid) Skills & approach: Highly organised — able to bring structure to complex delivery Proactive communicator who surfaces risks early Strong stakeholder management across senior clients and internal teams Commercial awareness — comfortable managing budgets and scope Calm under pressure, with a focus on outcomes and quality If you’re a delivery-focused Project Manager with strong tech / enablement experience, we’d love to hear from you. Apply using the link provided.

IT Support Engineer Northwich - Fully on-site £160 - £180 per day (inside IR35) PLEASE NOTE THIS ROLE WILL NEED TO HAVE AN ENHANCED DBS ON THE UPDATE SERVICE Our client in Northwich is looking for an IT Support Engineer to start immediately on an initial 6 week contract with potential for further extension. You will provide high-quality IT support across ensuring the effective operation, maintenance and development of IT systems, devices and infrastructure to support business operations. Main duties and responsibilities: Provide first-line technical support to staff and students across all academies. Deliver guidance, training and support on IT systems and applications. Respond to centralized service desk tickets, troubleshooting issues efficiently and professionally Diagnose and resolve hardware, software and network issues. Set up and configure IT equipment including desktops, laptops, tablets, Chromebooks, iPad’s, printers and AV equipment The following skills and experience will be important for this role: Experience in IT support or service desk environment Experience supporting networks, devices and users Knowledge of Windows OS, networks and common applications Understanding of Microsoft 365 and cloud systems Ability to troubleshoot hardware/software issues Access to a car with a full UK driving license Valid Enhanced DBS on the update service

Information Security GRC Risk Manager North London (Hybrid – 3 days onsite) Permanent | 35 hours per week £75,000-90,000 plus benefits About the Role We’re seeking an experienced Information Security GRC Risk Manager to take ownership of our client's growing security risk capability. This is a hands-on risk practitioner role with senior leadership exposure, not a purely strategic GRC position. You will run and mature an established risk framework, ensuring it is embedded effectively across the business while driving real outcomes. Reporting to the Information Security GRC Lead, you will own the risk function end-to-end, engaging senior stakeholders (including ExCo), challenging risk positions, and shaping how risk is understood and managed. The GRC function is still evolving (2–3 years old), offering a unique opportunity to build, refine, and embed risk practices in a low-to-mid maturity environment. Key Responsibilities Risk Management & Governance Own and operate the Information Security risk framework aligned to enterprise risk Lead risk identification, assessment, and treatment across the organisation Maintain and enhance the risk register and supporting artefacts Facilitate workshops and validate risk positions and remediation plans Drive risk-based decisions and escalate material risks to leadership Identify emerging risks, including AI/ML-related threats Reporting & Insight Deliver clear, concise reporting to senior stakeholders and ExCo Define and track KPIs/KRIs to measure programme effectiveness Highlight control weaknesses, systemic issues, and emerging threats Stakeholder Leadership Act as the key interface between Information Security and ERM Influence and challenge senior stakeholders to own and manage risk Provide expert guidance and support audits and assurance activity Help educate the business and embed a strong risk culture Policy Governance & Improvement Own the Information Security policy framework Ensure policies align to risk appetite and regulatory requirements Drive adoption, governance, and continuous improvement Support the ongoing maturity of a recently scaled GRC team About You Proven experience in Information Security risk management Hands-on experience owning and running risk processes end-to-end Strong knowledge of frameworks (ISO 27005, NIST CSF, NIST 800-53) Understanding of GDPR and emerging AI risk considerations Ability to present to and challenge senior leadership (ExCo level) Strong analytical and communication skills, translating risk into business impact Experience with GRC tools (e.g. Diligent One) is beneficial Why Apply? Own a high-visibility risk function in a growing team Combine hands-on delivery with strategic influence Shape risk practices in an evolving GRC environment Exposure to emerging areas including AI governance If you’re a hands-on risk professional who thrives in building and embedding capability, this is an excellent opportunity to make a significant impact.

AKS DevOps Engineer - Azure Kubernetes Salary: Up to £70,000 per annum dependent upon experience + benefits Location: Cardiff or Gatwick, 1 day per month Join a recognised world leader in aviation safety and innovation. We are looking for a Senior Platform Engineer to evolve and operate our Azure Kubernetes platform for our Drones systems. This role offers a hands-on technical challenge with significant influence across architecture, automation, systems reliability, and operational use. This role requires eligibility for SC (Security Check) clearance. The minimum requirements include at least five years of continuous UK residency, no criminal record (or only minor offences), and a clean credit history (no bankruptcies, CCJs, or significant unsecured debt). Please only apply if you meet these requirements. Day-to-day of the role: Design, build, and support the platforms that underpin the digital services used by our drone’s community. Act as the escalation point for platform-level incidents, requiring broad troubleshooting capability across networking, Kubernetes, CI/CD pipelines, infrastructure-as-code, and application configuration. Shape best practice in cloud engineering and contribute to the ongoing development of our platform strategy. Operate and manage Azure Kubernetes platforms, including cluster configuration, upgrades, and workload troubleshooting. Lead incident resolution for platform issues and perform root cause analysis. Build, maintain, and evolve cloud components across IaaS and PaaS services. Design and implement CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps with YAML. Implement and maintain secure networking patterns and apply cloud security best practices. Create and maintain platform observability using Azure Monitor, Analytics, and Application Insights. Collaborate with engineering teams to ensure service reliability on the platform. Promote best practice in cloud engineering and mentor other engineers where appropriate. Required Skills & Qualifications: Experience with Microsoft Azure (IaaS, PaaS, identity, governance). CI/CD delivery experience using Azure DevOps and YAML pipelines. IAC experience with Terraform. Kubernetes experience, ideally with AKS (clusters, workloads, ingress, scaling, upgrades). Experience with Helm, Helm charts, releases, and repositories. Solid understanding of Azure networking: VNets, NSGs, routing, private endpoints, load balancing, etc. Scripting proficiency in Bash, PowerShell, or Python. Linux operating system knowledge and troubleshooting capability. Experience implementing monitoring, logging, and observability solutions in Azure. Ability to communicate platform issues like risk, platform health, cost etc to non-technical audiences. Desirable Skills: Experience contributing to architecture or platform design. Understanding of microservices and API-driven architectures. Experience with SQL, Postgres, Redis, or EventGrid. Prior experience in a Senior or Lead engineering role. Experience working in hybrid cloud environments. Strong understanding of cloud security best practice and secure platform design. In the first instance please submit your CV.

Systems & Support Analyst Braintree, Essex (with site travel) Hybrid working £32,000-40,000 REED Technology partnering with a growing organisation looking for a Systems & Support Analyst to support and enhance its IT environment. This hands-on role blends 2nd line support, systems administration, and infrastructure support, ensuring high-quality service delivery while contributing to ongoing improvements and IT projects. Key Responsibilities Provide 2nd line support, managing incidents and service requests through to resolution Troubleshoot issues, perform root cause analysis, and implement fixes Support Microsoft 365, Windows environments, and endpoint devices Assist with system maintenance, patching, upgrades, and monitoring Manage users, access, and devices (e.g. Entra ID, Intune) Contribute to IT projects, system improvements, and documentation Ensure adherence to security best practices and policies Skills & Experience Essential: Microsoft 365 (Exchange, Teams, SharePoint, Entra ID) Windows 11 support and troubleshooting Endpoint management (Intune or similar) Basic networking (DNS, DHCP, VPN) Strong troubleshooting and customer support skills Desirable: Azure / cloud platforms Virtualisation (VMware / Hyper-V) PowerShell / scripting ITSM tools (e.g. ServiceNow) Experience 3+ years in IT support or systems roles Experience in a structured IT environment ITIL knowledge (preferred) Full UK driving licence required If you have the relevant experience and skills for this role, please apply using the link provided.