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System Integration Engineer | High Security Clearance | GIS Platform | ArcGIS Enterprise | Defence & National Security | Client Facing | Midlands | £50k

I'm currently working with a highly respected technology consultancy supporting Defence and National Security programmes, who are looking to appoint an experienced Systems Integration Engineer to join their growing geospatial capability.

If you're an experienced ArcGIS Enterprise Engineer, GIS Systems Engineer, Geospatial Platform Engineer or Infrastructure Engineer looking to work on secure, high-impact programmes within the Defence and National Security sector, I'd be delighted to discuss this opportunity with you.

Security Clearance
Due to the nature of the work, candidates must already hold Developed Vetting (DV) clearance that is transferable.

The Role
As a Systems Engineer, you will be responsible for ensuring the availability, performance, resilience and security of enterprise geospatial platforms. Working closely with infrastructure, cybersecurity and application teams, you'll help deliver reliable GIS services, influence technical roadmaps and provide expert guidance to both internal stakeholders and end clients.

Key Responsibilities
Design, deploy, configure and maintain secure ArcGIS Enterprise environments and associated geospatial infrastructure.Configure ArcGIS services and integrations across connected and disconnected networks.Monitor platform performance, availability and capacity, implementing improvements to enhance resilience.Provide 2nd and 3rd line support, leading troubleshooting, incident response and root-cause analysis.Manage upgrades, patching, backup strategies, disaster recovery and platform lifecycle activities.Automate deployment and administration processes using PowerShell.Support security accreditation, compliance and risk management initiatives.Produce technical documentation including architecture, design and operational support materials.Provide technical leadership, mentoring and consultancy across multidisciplinary teams.
About You
We're keen to speak with candidates who can demonstrate:
Strong hands-on experience installing, configuring and supporting ArcGIS Enterprise environments.A background in systems engineering within secure and complex IT infrastructures.Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Windows Server, Active Directory, DNS and Group Policy.Understanding of enterprise networking technologies including firewalls, load balancers, switches and routers.Experience in monitoring, performance optimisation and production support.PowerShell scripting and automation skills.Experience implementing security controls within enterprise IT environments.The ability to translate business and operational requirements into robust technical solutions.Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.A collaborative mindset with excellent problem-solving and documentation abilities.
What's on Offer?
The successful candidate will benefit from a highly competitive package, including:
Competitive salary based on experience - £50k+9% employer pension contributionPrivate healthcareLife assurance and income protection10 dedicated professional development days per year25 days annual leave, increasing with serviceOngoing support from experienced technical specialistsExposure to complex, mission-critical projects and emerging technologiesClear opportunities for technical growth, ownership and progression
Unfortunately we cannot offer sponsorship at this time.

Please contact me at [email protected] to discuss further!

System Integration Engineer | High Security Clearance | GIS Platform | ArcGIS Enterprise | Defence & National Security | Client Facing | Midlands | £50k Read less

HaloITSM Consultant | Config | Implementation | ITIL Principles | MSP | Reading, Hybrid | £70,000

Are you an experienced HaloITSM specialist looking to work on high-profile service management transformation projects for a market-leading consultancy?

We're partnering with a globally recognised IT Service Management consultancy that helps organisations improve service delivery through best-practice ITSM processes, consultancy, training, support services and technology solutions.

Due to continued growth and increasing demand for HaloITSM expertise, they're looking to add an experienced HaloITSM Consultant to their expanding professional services team.

The Opportunity
This is a client-facing consultancy role where you'll take ownership of the full project lifecycle, from discovery and solution design through to configuration, testing, deployment and continual improvement.

Working closely with customers, project teams and internal specialists, you'll design and deliver scalable HaloITSM solutions that improve operational efficiency, reporting and user experience.

You'll be joining an established team of Halo specialists and will play a key role in delivering successful HaloITSM implementation and optimisation projects across a diverse client base.

Key Responsibilities
Consultancy & Solution Design
Lead client discovery workshops to understand service management processes, challenges and objectivesGather and document business and technical requirementsTranslate requirements into effective HaloITSM solution designsAdvise customers on ITSM best practices, process improvement and automation opportunitiesProduce solution documentation, process maps, configuration specifications and project delivery plans
Configuration & Implementation
Configure HaloITSM workflows, forms, fields, roles, permissions and service cataloguesDesign and implement SLAs, notifications, automation and reporting functionalitySupport integrations, data migrations and third-party system connectivityPlan and execute testing, including defect resolution and user acceptance testingSupport deployment activities and transition into serviceDeliver administrator and end-user training programmesProvide knowledge transfer and post-go-live support
Stakeholder & Project Management
Manage project activities, risks, actions and deliverablesProvide regular progress updates to customers and stakeholdersWork collaboratively with project managers, developers and support teamsIdentify opportunities for continual improvement and increased HaloITSM adoption
Essential Experience
Proven experience implementing, configuring or supporting HaloITSM within client or enterprise environmentsStrong HaloITSM configuration and implementation expertiseExperience gathering requirements and translating them into effective technical solutionsStrong understanding of IT Service Management processes and ITIL principlesExperience with workflows, service catalogues, SLAs, automation and reportingKnowledge of integrations and data migration activitiesExcellent communication, facilitation and stakeholder management skillsStrong analytical and problem-solving abilities
What's on Offer?
Competitive salary based on experience - up to £70,000Permanent opportunity with a growing and highly respected consultancyExposure to a wide range of HaloITSM transformation projectsStrong learning and development opportunitiesCollaborative and supportive team environmentOpportunity to work with leading ITSM professionals and enterprise customers
Unfortunately we cannot offer sponsorship at this time.

Please contact me at [email protected] to discuss further!

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Senior Delivery Lead / Outside IR35/ Hybrid (60% onsite in Yorkshire) / 6 month Contract 

I'm looking for an experienced Delivery Lead to support a transformation programme within a UK building society's savings business. You'll help improve day-to-day processes and optimise operations across branches, contact centres, back-office teams  across multiple business units.

You'll coordinate multiple squad leads and work closely with the client's programme leads. Coaching the internal change team is a key part of the role, alongside strengthening delivery plans and helping senior stakeholders turn process improvements into measurable business benefits.

Essential Experience
A track record of leading comparable transformation or process improvement programmes in financial services.Hands-on delivery leadership, strong stakeholder management and experience coaching change teams.Savings or building society experience would be particularly useful, as would experience converting time savings into realised FTE or financial benefits.
 If you are interested in this role and have relevant experience, please apply or email your latest CV to [email protected] ASAP!

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Workday HCM Project Manager

Hybrid Working (UK-Based) l £700-£800/day Inside IR35 l Initial 6-Month Contract l Insurance Sector

We are supporting a leading insurance organisation embarking on a significant Workday HCM implementation programme and are looking for an experienced Workday HCM Project Manager to join the team.
This is a key role within a large-scale transformation initiative, supporting the delivery of Workday HCM across a complex enterprise environment. The programme is currently moving through implementation phases and requires an experienced Workday Project Manager capable of driving delivery across business and technology workstreams.

The Role:

You will take ownership of Workday HCM delivery activities, working across HR, Technology, PMO and third-party implementation partners to ensure successful execution of the programme.
The successful candidate will be responsible for driving project plans, managing delivery risks and dependencies, coordinating stakeholders and ensuring the programme progresses successfully through design, build, testing and deployment phases.
Key Responsibilities:Lead Workday HCM implementation workstreams.Own project plans, timelines, RAID logs and governance activities.Coordinate business, HR and technical stakeholders.Manage implementation partners and third-party suppliers.Support programme mobilisation and delivery planning.Oversee testing, deployment and cutover readiness activities.Ensure delivery remains aligned to scope, budget and programme objectives.Provide regular reporting to senior leadership and steering groups.Support business readiness and transition planning.Required Experience:Previous experience delivering Workday HCM implementations.Strong Project Management experience within enterprise technology programmes.Experience working across HR transformation and people systems programmes.Excellent stakeholder engagement skills across HR, Technology and Business teams.Experience managing vendors, systems integrators and delivery partners.Strong governance, planning and risk management capability.Comfortable working within Agile and hybrid delivery environments.Desirable Experience:Insurance or wider Financial Services experience.Exposure to Recruiting, Compensation, Talent or Payroll workstreams.Multi-country or global Workday implementation experience.Experience supporting programme mobilisation and implementation delivery.Previous experience working alongside major consulting partners.What's On Offer?Major Workday implementation programme.High-profile transformation environment.Strong stakeholder exposure.Long-term programme roadmap.Hybrid working arrangement.£700-£800/day Inside IR35.Initial 6-month contract with extension potential.Interested?

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SC Cleared Microsoft Copilot Engineer / 5 months / Remote / £480pd (Inside IR35)
 
The role will be joining our existing team of developers, architects and delivery managers and will be responsible for designing, developing, integrating and testing AI agents and agentic solutions, primarily using Microsoft Copilot Studio, Power Platform and associated Microsoft AI technologies.
 
Essential Skills and Experience 
Microsoft Copilot StudioMicrosoft Power Platform, particularly Power Automate and integration capabilities. API and REST-based integration. Microsoft 365 and enterprise data integration. Authentication, permissions and identity-based access to enterprise systems. Designing and implementing reusable, maintainable AI solutions. Testing and debugging AI/agent behaviour. Git or equivalent source control practices. Working within formal software development and deployment processes.  
This role is required ASAP, so ideally you will be available within a maximum of 2 weeks notice. Though remote, you must be UK based.
 
If interested, please apply with your latest CV and I will be in touch to discuss in more detail.
 
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We're supporting a major organisation on a business-critical transformation programme and are looking for an experienced IT Project Manager to helpdrive the business forwards. The role requires an average of 2 days per week on-site and it will be inside IR35 and PAYE by us here at Opus.This role will suit someone with a strong background managing projects involving Enterprise systems, supplier management and third-party vendors, alongside experience delivering technology-enabled change. You'll work closely with procurement and business stakeholders to manage project delivery, governance, timelines and supplier relationships throughout the lifecycle of the programme.
Key experience required:
IT Project managementSupplier and stakeholder managementThird-party systems and integration projectsEnterprise system implementation/ upgrade projectsGovernance, risk and regulatory exposureStrong communication and delivery skills Read less

6 Months contract 
2 days a week onsite in Manchester 
 
Summary
As a Power Platform Developer you will:
Design, build, test and support Power Platform solutions that improve services, automate business processes and deliver measurable value.Work within agile delivery teams to develop applications, automations and digital services using Microsoft Power Platform technologies.Apply strong technical knowledge across Power Apps, Power Automate, Dataverse and related Microsoft technologies to deliver secure, scalable and maintainable solutions.Collaborate with Functional Consultants, Business Analysts, Technical Architects and end users to transform business requirements into technical solutions.Contribute to continuous improvement, technical standards and engineering best practices across delivery teams.Responsibilities
Develop Power Apps, Power Automate flows and Dataverse solutions in line with agreed requirements and designs.Support the delivery of end-to-end Power Platform products and services.Translate functional requirements and user stories into working technical solutions.Configure and customise Canvas Apps, Model-Driven Apps and Power Automate workflows.Build and maintain integrations between Power Platform and enterprise systems.Participate in solution design discussions and technical workshops.Perform system testing, defect resolution and deployment activities.Troubleshoot technical issues and support incident resolution.Contribute to code reviews, peer reviews and continuous improvement activities.Support implementation of ALM and DevOps practices.Produce technical documentation and support materials.Maintain awareness of Power Platform capabilities and emerging technologies.Technical Skills Required
Power Platform Development
Experience developing Power Apps Canvas Apps.Experience developing and configuring Model-Driven Apps.Experience building Power Automate cloud flows.Experience working with Dataverse.Understanding of Power Pages and Copilot Studio.Experience producing reports and dashboards using Power BI.Dataverse
Creating and maintaining Dataverse tables and relationships.Business rules and business process flows.Managing data structures and solution dependencies.Security role implementation.Power Platform Configuration
Forms, views and dashboards.User experience configuration.Process automation.Environment management fundamentals.Solution packaging and deployment.Integration
Consumption of REST APIs.Use of standard and custom connectors.Integration with enterprise applications and Microsoft 365 services.Understanding of authentication and security principles.DevOps and ALM
Azure DevOps fundamentals.Source control practices.Managed and unmanaged solutions.Basic deployment and release processes.Security and Governance
Understanding of Power Platform governance principles.Security roles and permissions.Data Loss Prevention (DLP) awareness.Secure development practices.Technical Knowledge
A Power Platform Developer should demonstrate working knowledge of:
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We’re looking for an experienced Head of Information Security to lead and strengthen a modern security function. This is a hands-on contract, working closely with the CTO and engineering teams to embed security across the product lifecycle.

Key responsibilitiesOwn and evolve the information security strategy.Lead ISO 27001, SOC 2, NIST, GDPR and PCI DSS compliance.Embed secure-by-design and DevSecOps across engineering.Drive security improvements through AI, automation and technical controls.Lead security risk, threat modelling, vulnerability management and incident response.Oversee third-party/supplier security and operational security controls.Partner with SOC and engineering teams to improve detection and response.Support client assurance and security audits.Experience requiredCISSP, CISM or equivalent.Strong knowledge of ISO 27001, NIST, CIS, PCI DSS and GDPR.Proven leadership across information security, cyber risk or assurance.Strong technical understanding of cloud, application, network, endpoint and data security.Experience with SIEM/SOC, vulnerability management and incident response.Strong stakeholder management with a pragmatic, hands-on approach. Read less

URGENT | Data Engineer (Contract) 

Rate: £425 per day | Inside IR35
Length: 6 months initial, with high likelihood of extension 
Location: Newcastle / Manchester (2 days on-site p/w at start of engagement, moving to 1 day per month after initial 6 weeks)
Interview Stages: 1 stage, immediate starter 


Other Important Information: You must be a UK Citizen / have right to work in the UK (such as indefinite leave to remain). You must be SC eligible / already cleared in order to be considered for this contract role. 

Note on SC Clearance: In addition to having valid right to work within the UK, to be eligible for SC clearance (5 years continuous UK address history, no gaps out of the country of longer than 30 days continuously)

About the role: 
Opus have partnered with a global Data & AI Consultancy who're working with a Digital Services end-client. They require a Data Engineer to help build and deliver cloud-based operational data and analytics platforms, integrating live service data into Qlik and Elastic/Kibana dashboards to provide real-time reporting, monitoring, service insights and decision support.

Person Specification (MUST HAVE these Skills): 
Strong enterprise level experience with Qlik Sense / QlikViewMust have a good level of enterprise experience with Kibana and ElasticsearchExperience working with AWS and cloud-native data platformsExpected skills / experience you'll bring:
Data Engineering: ETL/ELT, data integration, SQL, data modelling, API ingestion, and data quality.Delivery & Analytics: Dashboarding, stakeholder management, Agile delivery, and CI/CD/Git.
Nice to have:
Consulting or Public Sector / Government contracting experience Professional AWS Certifications 
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DevOps Engineer 12 Month FTC Conversion to Perm Opportunity
3 Days on site in Newcastle
Relocation is funded by Nology (up to £1,500)
2 salary bands depending on experience- With 23 days holiday & company pension.This role sits with our sister company, Nology, which is an academy winning consultancy that creates and finds great talent for organisations, for long-term opportunities. We also contract with clients, so our people work on client projects as Nology
consultants. Role Description:
 
Nology are looking for DevOps Engineers with experience designing, automating and supporting cloud-native platforms and delivery pipelines. Strong expertise in CI/CD, Infrastructure as Code, containers, cloud platforms and operational automation, working closely with engineering teams to deliver secure, scalable and resilient technology solutions.
 
Core Responsibilities
Work within multidisciplinary DevOps, Platform Engineering and Agile delivery teams to provision, maintain and optimise environments that support software development, testing and production operations.Design, implement and maintain CI/CD pipelines to enable automated build, test, deployment and release processes.Configure and support tooling including GitLab, Jenkins, SonarQube, Artifactory, Nexus and security, resilience and performance testing platforms.Develop automation solutions to improve deployment reliability, reduce manual effort and increase delivery velocity.Provision and manage cloud-native infrastructure using Infrastructure as Code principles and tooling.Automate the integration of applications, services and platforms through APIs, event-driven architectures and serverless technologies.Support environment management, release management, configuration management and operational readiness activities.Collaborate closely with Software Engineers, Architects, Test Engineers and Product Teams to support end-to-end delivery.Implement and maintain monitoring, logging, observability and alerting solutions to support operational excellence. 
Core Skills & Experience
Experience with one or more cloud platforms (AWS, Azure or GCP)Strong CI/CD knowledge with hands-on experience using tools such as GitLab, Jenkins, GitHub Actions, Azure DevOps or AWS CodeBuildInfrastructure as Code (Terraform, AWS CDK, CloudFormation, Bicep)Configuration management (Ansible, Puppet, Chef)Containerisation and orchestration technologies including Docker, Kubernetes, OpenShift and Docker ComposeScripting and automation using Python, Node.js, TypeScript, Bash or PowerShellSource control and branching strategies using GitMonitoring, logging and observability tooling (e.g. CloudWatch, ELK, Grafana, Prometheus, Splunk)Security, vulnerability management and DevSecOps practicesLinux and/or Windows server administration 
Additionally, for the higher level of experience, someone who provides technical leadership across DevOps and platform engineering activities, shaping engineering practices, mentoring teams and advising stakeholders on cloud, automation and delivery strategy.
 
Lead DevOps and Platform Engineering activities across products, programmes or delivery teamsDefine and promote DevOps, automation and cloud engineering best practices.Provide technical leadership and guidance on cloud architecture, operational resilience and deployment strategies.Mentor, coach and support the development of engineers within the wider team.Influence stakeholders and delivery teams on tooling, engineering standards and platform strategy.Lead complex troubleshooting, incident management and root cause analysis activities.Drive adoption of DevSecOps, Infrastructure as Code and platform engineering principles across the organisation.
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