63 information technology jobs found in Knutsford

Role Title: Crypto Admin Duration: contract to run until 27/11/2026 Location: Knutsford. Hybrid, 3 days per week onsite Rate: up to £296.98 p/d Umbrella inside IR35 Role purpose / summary To be successful in this role, you will need the following: Experience in Cryptography and Information Security. Experience in Key Management. Experience in HSM configuration/installation/support. Certificate management experience. Strong stakeholder management with the ability to influence and negotiate at all levels. Excellent attention to detail and accuracy. Ability to make informed decisions under tight deadlines and manage multiple priorities effectively. Some other highly valued skills may include: Relevant security or project management experience. Background in operational environments, IT Infrastructure, incident response and change management. Strong documentation skills for operational procedures. Familiarity with SharePoint, Confluence, and JIRA. Unix/Windows operating system...

Job Title: Crytography and Key Management Specialist Location:Knutsford Rate: Up to £450 a day Start Date: Mid July Job Type:Contract 6 months The Opportunity We are seeking an experienced Cryptography & Key Management Specialist to join a high-performing security team responsible for the delivery, support, and governance of enterprise cryptographic services. This role plays a critical part in ensuring the integrity, availability, and security of cryptographic infrastructure and key management services across a complex global environment. The successful candidate will combine strong technical knowledge of cryptographic technologies with a risk and control mindset, supporting business-critical applications and services while maintaining compliance with security, audit, and regulatory requirements. Key Responsibilities Manage and support cryptographic infrastructure, including Hardware Security Modules (HSMs), key management platforms, and certificate services....

Role Title: Infrastructure Developer Location: Hybrid 60% office-40% Remote ,Knutsford Duration: 31/07/2026 Rate £282 MUST BE PAYE THROUGH UMBRELLA Role Description: Overview: We are seeking an experienced Infrastructure Developer to design, implement, and maintain robust infrastructure solutions that support enterprise applications and services. The ideal candidate will have a strong foundation in systems administration, networking, and development, with a focus on automation and scalability, as well as hands-on experience with cryptographic systems, secure key management, and encryption technologies. Key Responsibilities: Design, build, and maintain infrastructure across Windows and Unix environments. Manage and optimize networking components to ensure secure and efficient connectivity. Implement and maintain cryptographic controls, including encryption at rest and in transit, certificate management, and secure communication protocols. Develop, integrate, and support...

Project Manager Business Transformation Programme 12-Month FTC | Hybrid Working | North West / Home Based Are you a Project Manager who thrives in fast-paced, evolving environments where you can genuinely make an impact? We're partnering with an ambitious, growing financial services organisation embarking on a significant business transformation programme. Having recently launched a major new technology platform, the business is now entering the next phase of its journey - streamlining processes, modernising operations, driving efficiencies and creating a more integrated, data-led organisation. As part of this transformation, we're looking for an experienced Project Manager to take ownership of multiple workstreams and help turn strategic ambitions into tangible outcomes. The Opportunity This is not a role where you'll simply maintain existing processes. You'll be joining at a pivotal moment, working closely with senior stakeholders to deliver projects spanning technology,...

The Associate Project Manager will support the delivery of projects within the Not For Profit sector, ensuring they are completed on time and within scope. This role in Cheadle requires strong organisational skills and experience in project management or delivery. Client Details This organisation operates within the Not For Profit sector and is well-regarded for its impactful initiatives. As a medium-sized entity, it offers a professional environment that values structured processes and measurable outcomes. Description Manage, mentor, and support Project Officers and Assistants, providing clear direction, prioritisation, constructive feedback, and day-to-day guidance to maintain high delivery standards. Support the end-to-end delivery of projects, ensuring activities are effectively planned, monitored, and executed in line with agreed timelines and scope. Coordinate project tasks and cross-functional workflows, ensuring teams across design, digital, content, communications,...

Project Operations Support (AV) – 12 Month Fixed Term Contract Location: Stockport (Hybrid) Hours: Full-time (37.5 hours per week) Start Date: End of July Contract: 12-month FTC (with potential extension) The Opportunity We are currently seeking an experienced Project Operations Support professional with a background in AV to join a leading organisation on a key client account. This is a fantastic opportunity to play a pivotal role supporting the day-to-day management of a high-volume project pipeline, working closely with internal teams and the end client to ensure seamless delivery, clear communication, and operational excellence. Key Responsibilities * Manage and coordinate the day-to-day project pipeline for a key client * Liaise directly with the client to provide updates and ensure transparency * Work closely with Project Managers on scheduling, programmes, and installation timelines * Arrange site surveys and coordinate resources * Prepare job packs...

Position Title: IT Project Manager Duration: Contract Location: Crewe, Cheshire Job Profile: Contechs are seeking a seasoned IT Project Manager with a background in Manufacturing and experience of delivering large scale infrastructure, networking and comms IT projects. The IT Project Manager will manage and coordinate the workstream delivery, ensuring robust detailed planning, risk/issue management, assurance, and governance. This position is pivotal in delivering a structured approach to delivery within the programme, maintaining high standards of reporting, quality, and meeting business objectives effectively. Key Responsibilities Project Planning & Management Develop and maintain detailed epic plans managing critical path Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure project activity tasks/deliverables are well-documented, prioritized, and understood Actively engage all stakeholders to drive the plan delivery, escalating where support is not received. Allocate resources...

Our client an established engineering/renewable based company are looking to hire a Technical Architect to work on an AI & Automation project for the business. Job Title: Technical Architect Location: Birchwood, Warrington Duration: 6 Months - view to being extended Rates: Competitive Hourly Rates - Inside IR35 Remote, with 2-days onsite travel - Site T&S will be Expensed Job Description: We’re seeking an experienced Technical Architect with automation and AI experience to support the delivery of our Technology programme. . You’ll shape technical strategy, design scalable architectures, and ensure solutions align with business goals and enterprise standards. The key point with the job spec is that the resource we're searching for must be a Tech Architect first and foremost, Automation expertise is the secondary pillar (not the other way around).  Must be sole UK national.  Remote, with 2-days onsite travel  Responsibilities: Define scalable architectures, data...

Position Title: Lead Scrum Master Duration: 8 Month Contract Location: Manchester *Applicants MUST have proof of immediate, on-going and valid eligibility to work full time in the UK and travel within the EU.* Duties: Responsible for facilitating work of a Scrum Team (cross-functional self-organizing collaborative team using the Scrum framework to deliver high value outcome addressing complex problems such as technology development) including: Coaching the team to understand the Scrum framework and practices Guiding the team through execution of the Scrum practices to deliver outcomes prioritised by the Scrum Product Owner Helping ensure that goals and scope are clear for the team Identifying tools for Product Backlog (product requirements) management Supporting teams efforts to create high value product Removing impediments that hinder project progress Facilitating the Scrum Events (Daily Scrum, Sprint Planning, Sprint Review and Sprint Retrospective) Promoting continuous...

SC CLEARED SECURITY ARCHITECT - 12 MONTHS - HYBRID WITH ONSITE WORK IN MANCHESTER - VALID SC CLEARANCE - RATES INSIDE IR35 We are looking for an SC CLEARED Security Architect to work on a busy Government project on a Hybrid Basis. The candidate would be expected to commit to the current 60% hybrid working policy.The Team currently meet once weekly in Manchester; travel to other Digital Hubs would be required to meet business needs. The rest of the on site work can be worked from any other Hub location accept London Experience Required Proven experience as a Security Architect delivering into UK public sector environments. Expertise in cloud security (AWS, Azure and modern architectural patterns). Ability to articulate complex security concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences. Strong stakeholder management and supplier engagement capabilities. Must have a good knowledge of Database/Asymmetric Encryption

Job Title:Solution Architect - Adobe Martech (AEP Stack) Location: Manchester (4 days on site per week) Salary/Rate: £(Apply online only) per day inside IR35 Start Date: July Job Type: Initial contract until 25/12/2026 Company Introduction We have an exciting opportunity now available with one of our sector-leading consultancy clients! They are currently looking for a skilled Solution Architect with Adobe Martech/AEP experience to join their team within asset management on a hybrid basis. Job Responsibilities/Objectives We are seeking a Solution Architect to lead the design and implementation of our clients Adobe Martech ecosystem, with a focus on Adobe Experience Platform (AEP), Real-Time Customer Data Platform (RTCDP), and Adobe Journey Optimizer (AJO). The role will be responsible for defining scalable architecture, enabling real-time customer data capabilities, and ensuring alignment with enterprise standards. Lead end-to-end solution architecture for Adobe Martech...

QA / Test Engineer – Data (Outside IR35 Contract) Department: Data & Technology Location: Manchester (Hybrid – 3 days per week onsite) Reporting to: Engineering Delivery Lead Contract Type: Outside IR35 - 6 months initial Day rate: £(Apply online only) per day Direct Reports: None About the Business Our client is a well-established international consumer brand operating across multiple global markets, serving millions of customers every year through a high-volume retail and digital ecosystem. As part of a significant business-wide transformation, they are investing heavily in modernising their data estate to become a more customer-centric, digitally enabled organisation. This is a key opportunity to join during a major phase of growth and transformation. About the Programme This role sits within a large-scale data modernisation programme focused on replatforming and transforming enterprise-wide reporting and analytics capabilities. Over the next 9–12 months, the...

SQL Database Administrator Location: Manchester (fully on-site - secure office) Rate: up to £500 per day inside Engagement Type: PAYE via Umbrella only Working Model: 5 days on-site BPSS + SC equivalent account specific vetting requirements Your new role You will join a high-performing team as a SQL Database Administrator, acting as a subject-matter expert across both Azure and on-premise Microsoft SQL Server and MySQL environments. This role will see you supporting enterprise-scale database platforms across production, UAT and development environments, ensuring optimal performance, availability and security.Due to the nature of the environment, this position is based full-time on-site within a secure facility in Manchester. What you'll be doing Administering and maintaining MS SQL Server and MySQL databases Managing clustering, replication, backups and performance tuning Providing 3rd line support and resolving incidents via call management systems Delivering planned...

Lead / Senior Java Developer (Technical Lead) We are looking for an experienced Lead / Senior Java Developer to join a high-performing agile team building scalable, high-quality digital services. This is a hands-on technical leadership role where you will guide developers while contributing directly to backend development, APIs, and automated testing. You will work on complex, high-traffic systems using modern engineering practices, helping to design and deliver robust, scalable services that are resilient and production-ready. Key Responsibilities * Lead or mentor a team of Java developers * Design and build server-side applications and RESTful APIs * Develop and maintain automated test suites (TDD/BDD) * Support CI/CD and continuous deployment practices * Contribute to 2nd-line production support and incident resolution * Build scalable, high-performance distributed systems * Work with large datasets and ensure systems scale effectively * Communicate...

Providing a dual function of leadership and hands on technical expertise supporting the full-stack of networking! You will have networking as a specialism, inside a corporate IT Infrastructure and you will own the corporate network end to end across multiple sites to include but not limited to switching, routing, wireless, firewalls, VPN, and the connectivity to ensure that everything ties together. You will be key to updating network documentation to support the growth of the organization and help strengthen the capabilities in a BAU environment. Key skills to include; Deep, expert-level network engineering: enterprise switching and routing, BGP and OSPF, firewalls (Palo Alto, Fortinet, Aruba, Junos, Arista or similar), wireless, and VPN. CCNP-calibre as an illustration, though certifications are not required. Experience designing and securing multi-site networks. A genuine full-stack baseline: comfortable making routine changes across Windows systems and the domain, identity...

Systems Engineer | Manchester | Contract | Outside IR35 A client is seeking an experienced Systems Engineer to manage and optimise their server, virtualisation, storage, and Microsoft infrastructure environment while playing a key role in delivering a major internal transformation project. The ideal candidate will possess strong expertise in Windows Server technologies, Active Directory, virtualisation platforms, storage solutions, and cloud services, complemented by a broad understanding of infrastructure and networking technologies. Key Responsibilities of the Systems Engineer: Leading large transformation projects across the business. Own and manage Windows Server, VMware/Hyper-V, SAN, and NAS infrastructure. Design and support Active Directory, Group Policy, Entra ID, and Intune. Manage cloud infrastructure across Azure and/or GCP using Infrastructure as Code. Deliver system hardening, patch management, backup, disaster recovery, and resilience solutions. Support...

IT Support Engineer | Manchester | 3 months My client is looking for an IT Support Engineer to manage BAU workload and provide 1st and 2nd line support. The ideal candidate will be personable with a professional passion for providing high quality IT support services. Key responsibilities of the IT Support Engineer: ·       Provide 1st and 2nd line support to end users across hardware, software, Infrastructure and network. ·       Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to M365, Active Directory and Windows 11. ·       Diagnose and resolve network connectivity and troubleshooting issues. ·       Contribute to technology updates and develop ITIL best practices. ·       Providing support with additional IT projects. IT Support Engineer Experience/Technologies: ·       Understanding of Windows 10/11 operating system – Administration and support ·       Microsoft Stack including Office 365 and Intune – Administration and support ·       Active Directory – Administration and...

Our client, a prominent player in the automotive sector, is currently seeking four experienced Project Managers to drive a high-profile Battery Electric Vehicle (BEV) programme. These positions are offered on a contract basis, reflecting the critical nature and ambitious milestones of the project. The role involves hybrid working with two days on-site each week. Key Responsibilities: Develop and maintain detailed project plans, managing critical paths and resource allocation effectively. Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure project tasks and deliverables are well-documented and prioritised. Engage stakeholders actively to achieve plan delivery and escalate issues as necessary. Communicate project progress through regular updates and comprehensive reports. Ensure deliverables meet quality standards and are approved by relevant stakeholders. Facilitate post-project reviews to capture lessons learned and best practices. Ensure governance forum inputs/outputs align with programme...

About this Position: We are seeking an experienced IT Project Manager to support a major manufacturing transformation programme focused on delivering new production capabilities and associated IT infrastructure. This is a key role within a large-scale, multi-workstream environment, responsible for ensuring critical projects are delivered to agreed time, cost and quality objectives. The successful candidate will have a strong background in IT infrastructure, networking and communications projects, ideally within manufacturing, industrial or factory-based environments. You will work closely with technical teams, business stakeholders and third-party suppliers to drive delivery, manage dependencies and maintain effective governance throughout the project lifecycle. Key Responsibilities: * Develop and maintain detailed project plans, ensuring delivery against key milestones and critical paths. * Coordinate activities across multiple stakeholders, teams and third-party...

IT Project Manager - BEV Project Rate: Dependent on experience Location: Crewe – 2-days per week on site Contract: Outside IR35 Until 18th December 2026 Role Summary The IT Project Manager - BEV Project will support a high-profile, fast-paced BEV programme, managing and coordinating key IT workstream delivery across infrastructure, networking, communications and factory systems environments. The role will focus on detailed planning, risk and issue management, governance, assurance, reporting and stakeholder coordination to support successful programme delivery. Role & Responsibilities As IT Project Manager - BEV Project, develop and maintain detailed project and epic plans, managing the critical path and ensuring key deliverables are documented, prioritised and understood. Coordinate workstream activity across stakeholders, internal teams, third-party suppliers and dependent milestones to support delivery to cost, time and quality. Manage project risks, issues,...