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Cloud Platform Lead | London | Hybrid (3 days in the office) |Permanent Build the cloud platform that others depend on. We’re partnered with a high‑performing, London‑based Insurer operating at scale in a highly regulated environment. The organisation is investing heavily in its cloud capability and is now hiring a Cloud Platform Engineering Lead to take full ownership of its cloud platform and shape how cloud is delivered across the business. This is a true platform engineering leadership role — not just keeping the lights on, but designing, evolving and running a secure, scalable cloud platform treated as a product. Why this role stands out Real ownership – end‑to‑end responsibility for the cloud platform Hands‑on leadership – stay technical while setting standards and direction Engineering‑led culture – platform as a product, not a utility Modern cloud estate – Azure‑first (with some AWS), IaC, CI/CD, automation Strategic visibility – work closely with Architecture, Security and senior IT leadership Influence without bureaucracy – small internal team, clear decision‑making You’ll act as the technical authority for cloud, owning standards, guardrails and outcomes, while steering a trusted cloud services partner to deliver high‑quality BAU and project work. What you’ll be doing Owning the cloud platform architecture (Azure‑first, AWS exposure) Designing and evolving shared platform services: Landing zones Networking & identity Security controls & guardrails Observability, backup & DR Treating cloud as a product with roadmaps, standards and continuous improvement Remaining hands‑on with: Terraform & Infrastructure‑as‑Code CI/CD pipelines and automation Reusable modules and engineering patterns Embedding security‑by‑design (NIST, ISO, GDPR principles) Acting as a senior escalation point for incidents and outages Leading FinOps practices – cost control, optimisation and transparency Managing and directing a UK‑based cloud services partner from a position of strong technical ownership What we’re looking for 8 years’ experience designing and operating cloud platforms (Azure essential) Strong background in platform engineering , not just infrastructure operations Proven expertise with Terraform and lifecycle management of IaC Deep understanding of: Cloud security, networking and identity CI/CD and DevOps practices Containers and modern deployment patterns High availability, backup and disaster recovery Cloud cost optimisation / FinOps Experience working in regulated or security‑sensitive environments Confident communicator able to influence engineers, architects, partners and stakeholders  Experience in insurance or financial services is helpful but not essential — strong cloud engineering capability and leadership matter most. You’ll be part of a lean, senior team , working alongside the Architecture Team (EA and Domain), with additional 3rd Party partner support. This gives you space to focus on quality, standards and strategic improvements , not firefighting. If you’re looking for a hands‑on cloud leadership role where your decisions genuinely shape the platform and the engineering culture, this is one worth exploring.  Confidential discussions welcome.

Location:  Manchester (Hybrid) Sector:  Insurance & Engineering Risk Type:  Permanent | Senior Architecture Role Are you a  hands‑on Solution Architect  who enjoys stepping into complex environments, bringing structure to ambiguity, and turning legacy estates into clear, deliverable roadmaps? A global specialist insurance group is strengthening its Manchester technology hub and is looking for a  Senior Solution Architect  to play a pivotal role in assessing current‑state systems, shaping future architecture, and guiding large‑scale migration and modernisation initiatives. This is a role for someone who wants to be  close to the business , embedded with delivery teams, and accountable for turning architectural thinking into practical outcomes. Why This Opportunity Stands Out ✨  True Solution Architecture  – You’ll own solution design from current‑state assessment through to target architecture and delivery alignment. ✨  Greenfield thinking, real constraints  – Apply modern architecture principles to a live, evolving estate following acquisition and integration. ✨  Delivery‑adjacent impact  – Work side‑by‑side with BAs, engineering leads, and business heads to make architecture actionable. ✨  Cloud & migration focus  – Shape AWS‑led migration strategies and integration patterns across multiple systems. ✨  High visibility  – Act as the architectural bridge between UK teams and US parent stakeholders. What You’ll Lead As Senior Solution Architect, you will: Assess existing applications and platforms and define clear target‑state architectures Build and own system and application roadmaps aligned to business priorities Design scalable, modular solution architectures including integration and NFRs Lead migration and modernisation initiatives across legacy and cloud platforms Act as the architecture point of contact between business, BA, and engineering teams Produce clear solution diagrams, documentation, and decision artefacts Guide teams on API design, integration patterns, cloud usage, and best practice Influence senior stakeholders and confidently challenge assumptions where needed What You Bring This role will suit an architect with: Strong  Solution Architecture experience  (6–10 years) in complex environments Proven delivery of  application migration and modernisation programmes Hands‑on experience with  AWS‑based architectures  (Azure knowledge beneficial) Solid grounding in  application, integration, and cloud design patterns Insurance experience (general insurance is ideal; deep platform specialism not required) The confidence to operate with senior, sometimes challenging stakeholders A pragmatic, delivery‑focused mindset paired with strong communication skills Major platform experience (PAS, core systems, large enterprise platforms) is welcome, but  architecture capability and delivery credibility matter more than any single product . Who This Role Is Perfect For Architects who enjoy: ✔ Working close to the business rather than at arm’s length ✔ Turning complex current states into clear migration paths ✔ Owning solution design through implementation ✔ Balancing modern architecture with real‑world delivery constraints ✔ Being the calm, credible voice in technically and politically complex programmes If you enjoy  shaping the journey rather than just describing the destination , this role offers both influence and impact.  Please apply now for immediate consideration.

Senior Security Analyst / Security Engineer 📍 London (City) | 💷 £80,000–£90,000 | Permanent If you’re the kind of security engineer who can spot an active threat, contain it calmly, and then harden the environment so it doesn’t happen again — this role is built for you. We’re hiring a hands-on Senior Security Analyst / Security Engineer to strengthen a Microsoft-centric security posture across detection, response, tooling, and infrastructure hardening. Not a one-lane SOC role. Not governance-heavy. This role blends incident response with security engineering and hardening and ideal for someone with 4–5 years’ experience who wants real technical ownership and variety across the full defensive lifecycle. What You’ll Be Doing Lead investigations, triage and containment using SIEM/EDR (Microsoft Sentinel preferred) Harden IAM, PIM/PAM , Windows/Linux, endpoint baselines and identity services Strengthen M365 security : Defender for Endpoint/O365/Identity, Conditional Access, Identity Protection Improve detection rules, analytics, baselines and security automation Run vulnerability scanning using tools like Tenable, Pentera, Varonis, Secure Score Support compliance work (ISO 27001, Cyber Essentials, NIST, SOC2) Contribute to threat hunting, threat intelligence application and proactive monitoring Support operational resilience: scenario testing, DR exercises, post-incident reviews Assist with security tooling assessments (including AD hardening tools ) Essential Experience (Must Haves) Candidates must have: Security Engineering & Hardening IAM, PIM/PAM , identity lifecycle, access hardening OS security hardening (Windows Linux) Network security concepts (firewalls, IDS/IPS) Incident Response & Detection Hands-on IR: triage → investigation → containment → recovery Experience with SIEM (Sentinel strongly preferred) Experience with EDR/XDR tools: Defender / CrowdStrike / SentinelOne Log analysis, packet captures, forensic investigation fundamentals Microsoft Security Defender suite: Endpoint, O365, Identity Azure AD / Entra ID security Conditional Access, M365 identity protection signals M365 Secure Score remediation Vulnerability Management Tools such as Tenable , Pentera , Varonis , Secure Score Experience coordinating remediation with technical teams Frameworks & Security Models MITRE ATT&CK, OWASP Top 10 Exposure to zero-trust principles Understanding of encryption, certificate management, secrets management Scripting & Automation PowerShell (essential) Python or Bash desirable Security automation experience (policy enforcement, scanning, rule tuning) Experience Level 4–5 years in SecEng / SOC / IR roles Experience in regulated environments beneficial but not essential Nice to Haves (Not Essential but a Bonus) Terraform / Ansible (desirable, not required) Cloud security exposure (Azure, AWS, GCP) Threat intel platform experience Experience tuning SIEM/SOAR playbooks CI/CD pipeline security (GitHub Actions, Jenkins, GitLab) Digital forensics knowledge Certifications: Security , CySA , GCIH, GCIA, CISSP, CISM, OSCP, CCSP If you’re looking for a role where you can respond to real threats, engineer lasting fixes, and shape security standards, reach out for a confidential conversation