50 jobs found in Abingdon

MERITUS are recruiting for a Technical Architect to join our client on a permanent basis, supporting the evolution of complex scientific and data-driven platforms within a highly advanced Central Government environment. TECHNICAL ARCHITECT - DIDCOT - 12 MONTH CONTRACT - £850 PER DAY (INSID IR35) - CENTRAL GOVERNMENT / SCIENTIFIC TECHNOLOGY As a Technical Architect, you will be responsible for reviewing and evolving an existing service-oriented architecture, helping define the next generation of scalable, resilient, and maintainable systems. You will work closely with engineering and delivery teams to establish architectural standards, improve integration patterns, and support the implementation of modern distributed technologies across complex environments. This role would suit an experienced architect with strong experience in enterprise architecture, microservices, messaging systems, API strategy, distributed data flows, and Java-based platforms. Key Responsibilities:...

Contract Senior Infrastructure Engineer (Azure / Intune / Windows 365 / Exchange) Location Berkshire 1 or 2 days a week, rest remote: Contract Duration: 4-6 months initially, will be extended. Rate: £425 day rate,IN scope of IR35 Start Date: ASAP Client will wait for the right person. Overview: We are seeking a Contract Senior Infrastructure Engineer to join our leading clients Infrastructure Operations (OPS) team, supporting a hybrid environment across on-premises and Azure platforms. This role is focused on strengthening Azure and modern workplace capability, particularly across Intune and Windows 365, while also supporting Exchange Online, Exchange On-Prem, and core infrastructure services. This is not a traditional infrastructure role, so strong hands-on cloud and modern workplace experience is essential. Role Focus: Strengthen team capability in Azure and modern workplace technologies, particularly Intune and Windows 365. Support and maintain Exchange Online and...

Outside IR35 Pay £500 a day 3 month rolling contract ECS Resource Group are currently working in partnership with a global managed service provider, assisting them with the search for a Cyber Security Architect on a contract basis. The successful candidate will be working with a Telecoms end client across various projects. Key Responsibilities: Design and maintain secure architecture solutions for fixed network and enterprise environments, ensuring alignment with business and security requirements. Lead security architecture reviews for network infrastructure, systems, and enterprise platforms to identify risks and recommend mitigation's. Collaborate with engineering, infrastructure, and project teams to embed security-by design principles across network and enterprise technology initiatives. Develop and maintain security standards, reference architectures, policies, and technical documentation for fixed network environments. Support security governance, risk assessments, and...

Cyber Security Project Manager Location: Remote with occasional visits to Newbury Pay Rate: £450 - £475 Per Day Outside of IR35 Length: Three months I am working with a longstanding client who have a three-month requirement for an experienced Cyber Security Project Manager to join their team. This is a high-impact role where you'll be at the heart of a major cyber security programme, driving critical projects that protect data, systems and reputation. Working closely with a senior Programme Manager, you'll own delivery, governance and risk across multiple workstreams while navigating demanding stakeholders and complex regulatory requirements. You will lead end-to-end delivery of cyber security projects, ensuring they are planned, governed and executed to meet time, cost and quality expectations. Acting as the Programme Manager's right hand, you will provide clear oversight across the programme, manage interdependencies and proactively address risks and issues. Your work will...

Integration Lead - Secure Digital Platform 6-Month contract - Inside IR35 - market rate Reading based - 5 days a week onsite Defence sector - need to be eligible for SC Clearance - current and active SC Cleared already is strongly preferred Role Description The Integration Lead is responsible for leading the technical design, development, and delivery of secure, scalable, and reusable foundational technology services within the Secure Digital Platform. The Integration Lead partners with Delivery Leads, product owners and architects, to lead and manage the technical implementation of platform capabilities and enterprise services to the roadmap planned for each platform. The Integration Lead acts as a hands-on technical leader and subject matter expert, ensuring engineering excellence, operational integrity, and alignment of delivery with enterprise architectural direction and business objectives. Key Responsibilities Provide delivery leadership across the Engineering, Agile...

Lead Project Controller Reading 12-Month Contract Paying up to £70p/h (Outside IR35) Please note - due to the nature of the work, you will need to currently hold a high level of UK Security clearance Key Responsibilities Develop, maintain, and update the Domain Master Schedule MS/DCS with activities and timelines. Identify and flag scheduling criticalities (conflicts, delays). Deliver schedule updates to external stakeholders (e.g., IMS). Identify Assumptions, Dependencies, and Exclusions (ADE). Identify potential risks and opportunities. Manage and monitor dependencies to prevent delays. Review and validate project assumptions regularly. Required Experience Proven experience in schedule management and planning for large, complex programs or projects, preferably in aerospace and defence Hold an APMP / APM Certification Be a Certified Primavera P6 professional Strong expertise in developing, maintaining, and controlling project schedules using recognized methodologies...

Senior Systems Engineer (MBSE) Reading 12-Month Contract Paying up to £82p/h (Inside IR35) Please note - due to the nature of the work, you will need to already hold a high level of UK Security clearance Key Responsibilities Support model-based systems engineering (MBSE) practices, including: Requirements management Interface definition Trade studies Interdisciplinary integration and analysis Maintain and ensure consistency, integrity, and usability of engineering models across the user base Optimise model deployment and reporting capabilities, developing clear and accessible visualisations for stakeholders Support the development, maturity, and integration of MBSE models with other tools and systems within the organisation Prepare and analyse performance metrics to monitor effectiveness and identify areas for improvement Engage with a broad range of stakeholders, including business leaders and subject matter experts Develop and implement verification strategies to ensure:...

Senior Project Manager Reading 6-Month Contract Paying up to £88p/h (Inside IR35) Please note - due to the nature of the work you will need to already hold a high level of UK Security clearance Key Responsibilities Lead the end-to-end delivery of a Digital HR SaaS/COTS solution Manage the full project lifecycle including RFP, supplier selection, implementation, go-live, hypercare and transition to BAU Create and maintain project plans, governance, reporting, risk and budget controls Coordinate cross-functional teams including HR, Procurement, Finance, Commercial and Technical stakeholders Manage external delivery partners and systems integrators to ensure delivery against milestones and quality standards Support contract mobilisation and ensure compliance with governance, architecture and security frameworks Drive issue resolution, dependency management and stakeholder communication at senior level Work closely with Product Owners and Solution Architects to ensure business...

Lead Solution Architect +6 months + +Hybrid working 3 days a week in Reading +Inside IR35 +£95 - £116 per hour +SC cleared role +Sole British national due to nature of the project We are seeking an experienced Lead Solution Architect to provide senior technical leadership across major digital programmes. This is a high-impact role responsible for defining, governing, and evolving the architecture that underpins digital products, platforms, and services. You will lead architectural direction across complex programmes, ensuring solutions are secure, scalable, interoperable, and aligned to enterprise strategy and long-term business objectives. You will work closely with senior stakeholders, architecture teams, and external delivery partners to drive technical excellence and deliver a cohesive digital ecosystem. Key Responsibilities Lead and govern solution architecture activities across major digital programmes Define and evolve enterprise architecture roadmaps aligned to...

Our client, a prominent company in the Defence & Security sector, is currently seeking a Lead Solutions Architect for a contract position, based from Reading. Role Description: As the Lead Solutions Architect within our client's digital business value stream, you will provide senior technical leadership in defining, governing, and optimising the architecture necessary for delivering digital products, platforms, and services. Your primary accountability is to ensure that all digital solutions across major multinational programmes align with the enterprise architecture, digital strategy, and broader business objectives of our client. Leading both internal architecture teams and external delivery partners, you will set the architectural direction, assure solution quality, and embed best practice design principles within the digital portfolio. Your role ensures all digital systems meet required standards for interoperability, resilience, cybersecurity, and long-term...

DB Specialist – MongoDB Contract | Hybrid (Newbury, UK – 3 Days Onsite) | £650–£700 per day | 12 Months An exciting opportunity is available for an experienced MongoDB DB Specialist to support a major enterprise transformation programme. This role will focus on designing scalable, cloud-native database solutions, leading Oracle-to-MongoDB migrations, and delivering high-performance data platforms within large-scale modernisation initiatives. Key Responsibilities for the Mongo DB Specialist include * Design MongoDB document-based data models for API-first and event-driven architectures * Optimise schema design for scalability, flexibility, and high-volume performance * Define indexing strategies and aggregation pipelines * Lead Oracle-to-MongoDB migration, including bulk loads, delta migration, and reconciliation * Collaborate with cloud teams on AWS migration tooling (DMS/Glue) * Support microservices, APIs, and enterprise integration requirements Essential...

Position: Senior SAP S/4HANA Engineer (ABAP / Data-focused) Location: Swindon, UK (Hybrid-3 days a week from office) 6 months contract position The Role This is a senior, hands-on delivery role focused on solving complex SAP data and integration challenges that directly impact migration success. Looking for individuals who thrive in high-pressure delivery environments and can operate with real autonomy. Your responsibilities: * Ability to independently diagnose, debug, and resolve complex technical issues * Comfortable engaging directly with architects, platform teams, and senior stakeholders * Able to deliver with minimal dependency on vendors or third parties Your Profile Essential skills/knowledge/experience: * Proven experience working with SAP Business Partner at scale * Strong hands-on SAP S/4HANA experience, particularly: * Large-volume data migration * Complex integrations and interfaces * Deep technical expertise across: * ABAP * OData...

Copello are looking for Product Cyber Security Lead to join an organisation in the Buckinghamshire area on an initial 12 month contract. The Cyber Security Lead will assist with the end‑to‑end implementation of US Department of Defense (DoD) cyber security requirements for a mission‑critical product development programme. Key Responsibilities 1. Cyber Requirement Implementation * Interpret and implement US Government‑flowed cyber and information‑assurance requirements across the product lifecycle. * Ensure compliance with the following (non‑exhaustive) set of standards and contractual flows: * DoD 8140.01 (cyber workforce qualification) * NIST SP 800‑171 (CUI protection) * DI-IPSC‑82249, DISA STIGs, DI‑MGMT‑82191, DI-MISC‑80508 2. Product and Engineering Assurance * Define and maintain the programme Cyber Security Plan, including CUI handling, secure development practices and compliance evidence. * Lead cyber risk assessments, threat modelling and...

Summer-Browning Associates are currently supporting our Central Government client, who are seeing a Data Centre Engineer on an initial 12 month contract, located in Bracknell. *5 DAYS ON SITE REQUIRED & A flexible approach to working hours, on call and overtime when required* Essential: Previous experience working maintaining infrastructure and compute equipment in data centres. Knowledge of Infrastructure Technologies & Networking Concepts. An understanding of data centre best practices and industry standards. The use of fault diagnosis techniques with and without test equipment. An understanding of the health and safety requirements applicable to a data centre environment. Ability to work well within a team and also operate independently when required. Experience with different types of hardware appliance types, equipment installations, power technologies, line replaceable item swaps, upgrades, patching mediums (fibre/copper) etc. Troubleshooting, ability to diagnose...

Test Manager Location: Basingstoke (Onsite) Contract Length: 18 Months Clearance: Active DV Clearance Required Rate: £650-£700 per day | Outside IR35 The Opportunity We are looking for an experienced Project Test Manager to join a high-profile, secure government infrastructure programme delivering critical national capabilities. This role offers the opportunity to lead and assure complex Test & Trials activity across a large-scale IT infrastructure environment. You will work closely with programme leadership, engineering teams, cyber specialists, and operational stakeholders to ensure solutions are validated, risks are identified early, and delivery meets operational and security expectations. The successful candidate will bring strong leadership, governance, and assurance experience within highly secure defence or government environments and be comfortable operating at programme level, providing independent challenge and strategic oversight. Key Responsibilities Lead...

Assurance Consultant Location: Hampshire (Onsite) Duration: 18 Months Clearance: DV Clearance required (Active) Rate: £550 to £600 per day - Outside IR35 Overview We are seeking a Project Test Managerto provide specialist oversight and assurance across a highly secure government IT infrastructure programme. This role will focus on managing and governing the test and trial activity, ensuring that infrastructure capabilities are validated, risks are identified early, and delivery remains aligned to operational requirements. The successful candidate will act as a trusted adviser to programme leadership, providing independent challenge, structured guidance, and leadership across complex test environments. Key Responsibilities Provide strategic oversight and assurance of Test & Trials activity across the programme Review and shape Test & Trials Strategies, Plans, and governance frameworks Advise programme leadership on test readiness, risks, and delivery confidence...

Assurance Consultant Location: Hampshire (Onsite) Duration: 18 Months Clearance: DV Clearance required (Active) Rate: £(Apply online only) per day - Outside IR35 Overview We are seeking an Assurance Consultant to provide specialist oversight and assurance across a highly secure government IT infrastructure programme. This role will focus on managing and governing the test and trial activity, ensuring that infrastructure capabilities are validated, risks are identified early, and delivery remains aligned to operational requirements. The successful candidate will act as a trusted adviser to programme leadership, providing independent challenge, structured guidance, and leadership across complex test environments. Key Responsibilities Provide strategic oversight and assurance of Test & Trials activity across the programme Review and shape Test & Trials Strategies, Plans, and governance frameworks Advise programme leadership on test readiness, risks, and delivery...

Senior Project Manager Location: Remote Contract Type: Temporary (10 Months, with potential extension up to 24 months) Hourly Rate: £40.00 Working Pattern: Full Time (40 hours/week) Are you a seasoned project manager ready to make a significant impact in the Life Sciences industry? Our client, a leader in Specialty Diagnostics, is seeking a passionate and driven Senior Project Manager to lead transformative projects that shape the future of healthcare. This is your opportunity to join a vibrant team and contribute to groundbreaking initiatives! About the Role: As a Senior Project Manager, you will be at the forefront of business transformation, guiding project management teams to achieve strategic goals set by leadership. Your expertise will be crucial in identifying risks, mentoring staff, and ensuring that projects are delivered on time and within budget. Key Responsibilities: Project Management: Lead complex projects across divisions, defining tasks, deliverables, and...

Senior Project Manager Location: Basingstoke (Remote) Pay Rate: £40 per hour Shifts: Office hours, flexible Increased innovation, along with substantial growth in the Specialty Diagnostics Group, has resulted in a need for a senior project manager with focus on business transformation and change control. The individual in this role will be a leader in ensuring that the project management teams achieve goals and objectives set by Group leadership. In addition, he/she will be responsible for identifying and mitigating risks, helping guide and mentor staff in project leadership, and communicating as needed on any issues and challenges that constitute obstacles to success. The Senior Project Manager will also make substantial contributions to setting strategic direction for business transformation and will be expected to partner with all functions in ensuring that the organisation achieves its goals. Performance of this individual's responsibilities will require good knowledge of...

AWS Cloud Engineer (SC Cleared) Andover (Hybrid) 6 Month Contract £450/day (Outside IR35) AWS Cloud Engineer needed with active SC Security Clearance and strong experience of AWS Cloud administration. 6 Month Contract based in Andover (Hybrid). Hybrid Working - 3 days/week remote (WFH), and 2 days/week working on-site in Andover. Paying up to £450/day (Outside IR35). A chance to work with a leading global IT transformation on a large-scale Government project. Start ASAP in May/June 2026. Key skills, experience + tasks will include: Administration of new AWS Cloud environment, plus administration of Nginx + Cloudflare. Using Ansible + Terraform to build mail systems. Migrating apps/sites to the new architecture in partnership with external suppliers. Linux Administration (RedHat, Ubuntu, CentOS). Windows Administration (Windows Server 2012/2019, AD, ADFS, Group Policy, DNS, Trusts). SQL Server / MySQL Administration (Availability Groups, TDE, Backup &...