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Job Description Solutions Architect Designer Our Client a Telecoms company is looking to recruit a seasoned professional who has at least 5 to 10 years experience as a Solutions Architect Designer. You will be involved in developing and implementing systems architecture designs that will meet business needs. The Solution Designer's responsibilities include designing innovative solutions based on business requirements, creating functional specifications, assessing the current software systems in place in order to identify areas in need of improvement, and overseeing development teams. Participating and leading on projects where analysis of systems or data requires an in-depth evaluation of complex business process, system process, and industry standards. Designing technology solutions by modelling requirements and applying standard application methodology best practices. Resolving technical problems as they arise. Continually researching current and emerging technologies and proposing changes where needed. Maintain & update Enterprise Architecture documentation. Building and integrating information systems to meet the company's needs. Assessing the systems architecture currently in place and working with the Enterprise Architect to recommend solutions to improve it. Informing various stakeholders about any problems with the current technical solutions being implemented. Assessing the business impact that certain technical choices have. Providing updates to stakeholders on product development processes. Manage Stakeholder expectations regarding appropriate milestones and deadlines. Providing supervision and guidance to development teams. Ensuring IT Security standards are incorporated by design, ensuring compliance to the required standards (ISO27001) and supporting improvement initiatives and protecting the business from risks arising from data loss. To support and contribute actively to health and safety, environmental, business continuity and information security arrangements that meets our obligations to our customers Proven experience in engineering and software solution design. In-depth understanding of integration techniques & modern coding languages Telco Site Management software design/development Integration knowledge(SOAP, Rest API's). Middleware Biztalk Data Warehouse design & optimization. ITIL/Remedy experience Experience of using Enterprise Architecture tools. Hons Degree or equivalent in Computer Science, Telecommunications or Engineering. Togaf certification. Knowledge of Cloud architectures. The Client is located close to Reading - so ideally you will be living within 60 minutes commuting distance. You will be working from home remotely for 2 to 3 days a week - and/or working from the office 2 days a week. The salary for this role will be in the range £75K - £90K plus benefits. Do send your CV to us for this exciting position in Word format along with your salary and availability.

IT Environments Manager Position Description Challenge yourself and change lives, unlocking complex system solutions as part of a highly motivated and supportive team. Our Environments Managers are trusted to work closely with a wide range of clients on exciting projects with real-world purpose and impact. CGI was recognised in the Sunday Times Best Places to Work List 2024 and has been named one of the 'World's Best Employers' by Forbes magazine. We offer a competitive salary, excellent pension, private healthcare, plus a share scheme (3.5% + 3.5% matching) which makes you a partner not just an employee. We are committed to inclusivity, building a genuinely diverse community of tech talent and inspiring everyone to pursue careers in our sector. We'll train and support you in taking your career wherever you want it to go. CGI are on the hunt for an Environments Manager who will be responsible for overseeing, maintaining, and optimizing the various IT environments used for software development, testing, and deployment. This role ensures that development, staging, and production environments are properly configured, stable, and available to support the software delivery lifecycle (SDLC). Please note: occasional travel will be required across Reading/ London and all candidates must hold active "SC clearance" due to customer requirements so please consider this when applying. Your future duties and responsibilities • Environment Provisioning & Configuration: Set up and manage development, testing, and production environments, ensuring they are properly configured and maintained. • Infrastructure Management: Oversee cloud infrastructure, ensuring optimal performance, scalability, and security. • Monitoring & Issue Resolution: Continuously monitor environments, troubleshoot issues, and implement proactive measures to prevent downtime. • Collaboration & Coordination: Work closely with development, QAT, DevOps, and operations teams to ensure seamless integration and deployment processes. • Automation & Optimization: Implement automation tools and processes to improve environment provisioning, testing, and deployment efficiency. • Access & Security Management: Ensure compliance with security policies, manage access controls, and enforce best practices for data protection. • Documentation & Reporting: Maintain detailed documentation of environment configurations, deployments, and changes while providing reports on system health and usage Required qualifications to be successful in this role • Strong expertise in environment management, infrastructure, and system administration. • Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and on-premises infrastructure. • Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines, configuration management tools. • Understanding of containerization and orchestration tools (Docker, Kubernetes). • Ability to troubleshoot networking, security, and system performance issues. • Strong collaboration and communication skills to work with cross-functional teams. • Experience in ITIL, Agile, or DevOps methodologies. Desirable Experience: • Environment management, infrastructure operations, or DevOps. • Hands-on experience with automation scripting. • Understanding of database management and cloud-native architectures. #LI-UKA Together, as owners, let's turn meaningful insights into action. Life at CGI is rooted in ownership, teamwork, respect and belonging. Here, you'll reach your full potential because... You are invited to be an owner from day 1 as we work together to bring our Dream to life. That's why we call ourselves CGI Partners rather than employees. We benefit from our collective success and actively shape our company's strategy and direction. Your work creates value. You'll develop innovative solutions and build relationships with teammates and clients while accessing global capabilities to scale your ideas, embrace new opportunities, and benefit from expansive industry and technology expertise. You'll shape your career by joining a company built to grow and last. You'll be supported by leaders who care about your health and well-being and provide you with opportunities to deepen your skills and broaden your horizons. Come join our team-one of the largest IT and business consulting services firms in the world.

Service Desk Analyst (Security Clearance) Position Description The Space, Defence and Intelligence business unit in CGI is a true IT Systems Integrator. We work, build, and operate bespoke, technically complex, mission-critical systems which help our clients keep us all safe and secure. We bring innovation to our clients using proven and emerging technologies, agile delivery processes and our deep expertise across the breadth of space, defence, intelligence, aerospace and maritime, all underpinned by our end-to-end cyber capability. We work collaboratively with global technology companies, cutting edge SMEs and academia to deliver the optimal solution for each client. CGI was recognised in the Sunday Times Best Places to Work List 2024 and has been named one of the 'World's Best Employers' by Forbes magazine. We offer a competitive salary, excellent pension, private healthcare, plus a share scheme (3.5% + 3.5% matching) which makes you a CGI Partner not just an employee. We are committed to inclusivity, building a genuinely diverse community of tech talent and inspiring everyone to pursue careers in our sector, including our Armed Forces, and are proud to hold a Gold Award in recognition of our support of the Armed Forces Corporate Covenant. Join us and you'll be part of an open, friendly community of experts. We'll train and support you in taking your career wherever you want it to go. Due to the secure nature of the programme, you will need to hold UK Security Clearance or be eligible to go through this clearance. This position will be a hybrid position, working out of our site in Reading. Your future duties and responsibilities We are seeking a Service Desk Analyst to join our IT department on a secure project based in Reading. This role involves close collaboration with IT teams and direct communication with end-users to ensure technical incidents and service requests are efficiently managed and resolved. Key Responsibilities: • Provide 1st line IT technical support, taking full ownership of incidents and service requests from logging to resolution. • Maintain and update support tickets accurately, keeping users informed on progress. • Monitor support ticket queues, ensuring incidents are addressed in line with Service Level Agreements (SLAs). • Document user requests, service issues, and resolutions to enhance future support processes. • Identify and recommend service improvements for enhanced IT support. • Conduct routine maintenance on IT hardware and software. Required qualifications to be successful in this role • Recent experience in a Service Desk Analyst role. • Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, with confidence in engaging senior stakeholders. • Basic understanding of IT applications, infrastructure terminology, and foundational knowledge of Cloud technologies. • Analytical and problem-solving skills, with a proactive approach to technical challenges. • Ability to work effectively under tight deadlines and pressure. Desirable Skills & Qualifications: • Understanding of Agile development methodologies. • Experience with Cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud). • Previous experience in a Defence or secure environment. • ITIL Foundation certification. #LI-UKA Together, as owners, let's turn meaningful insights into action. Life at CGI is rooted in ownership, teamwork, respect and belonging. Here, you'll reach your full potential because... You are invited to be an owner from day 1 as we work together to bring our Dream to life. That's why we call ourselves CGI Partners rather than employees. We benefit from our collective success and actively shape our company's strategy and direction. Your work creates value. You'll develop innovative solutions and build relationships with teammates and clients while accessing global capabilities to scale your ideas, embrace new opportunities, and benefit from expansive industry and technology expertise. You'll shape your career by joining a company built to grow and last. You'll be supported by leaders who care about your health and well-being and provide you with opportunities to deepen your skills and broaden your horizons. Come join our team-one of the largest IT and business consulting services firms in the world.

Senior Delivery Manager (High Level Security Clearance) Position Description The Space, Defence and Intelligence business unit in CGI is a true IT Systems Integrator. We work, build, and operate bespoke, technically complex, mission-critical systems which help our clients keep us all safe and secure. We bring innovation to our clients using proven and emerging technologies, agile delivery processes and our deep expertise across the breadth of space, defence, intelligence, aerospace and maritime, all underpinned by our end-to-end cyber capability. We work collaboratively with global technology companies, cutting edge SMEs and academia to deliver the optimal solution for each client. CGI was recognised in the Sunday Times Best Places to Work List 2024 and has been named one of the 'World's Best Employers' by Forbes magazine. We offer a competitive salary, excellent pension, private healthcare, plus a share scheme (3.5% + 3.5% matching) which makes you a CGI Partner not just an employee. We are committed to inclusivity, building a genuinely diverse community of tech talent and inspiring everyone to pursue careers in our sector, including our Armed Forces, and are proud to hold a Gold Award in recognition of our support of the Armed Forces Corporate Covenant. Join us and you'll be part of an open, friendly community of experts. We'll train and support you in taking your career wherever you want it to go. Due to the secure nature of the programme, you will need to hold UK Security Clearance or be eligible to go through this clearance. This position will be a hybrid position, working out of our site in Reading. Your future duties and responsibilities We are looking for an experienced Programme Manager to take on the role of Delivery Lead for a major bid. This position requires DV clearance, though there will be time for the right candidate to obtain this level of clearance. We seek an experienced consultant with extensive experience in delivering large-scale service and delivery programmes as well as leading large bids. The bid will be based near CGI's Reading office, with an expectation of some time spent on the client site. We are looking for experience delivering programmes including Applications Integration, Security, and Testing Services, with potential expansion into Infrastructure Services. Key Responsibilities: • Lead technical delivery management for the bid. • Oversee and manage workstreams, each led by Subject Matter Experts (SMEs). • Take ownership of the Service Solution and Delivery Solution Required qualifications to be successful in this role • Strong background in Defence and Enterprise Business Systems. • Proven expertise in Project & Service Delivery. • Extensive experience in large bid management. • Competence in contract and commercial management. • Excellent client and supplier relationship management skills. Desirable Skills & Qualifications: • Experience managing large infrastructure services programmes. • In-depth knowledge of applications integration services. • Understanding of desktop and hosting infrastructure services. • Track record of managing Agile delivery programmes #LI-UKA Together, as owners, let's turn meaningful insights into action. Life at CGI is rooted in ownership, teamwork, respect and belonging. Here, you'll reach your full potential because... You are invited to be an owner from day 1 as we work together to bring our Dream to life. That's why we call ourselves CGI Partners rather than employees. We benefit from our collective success and actively shape our company's strategy and direction. Your work creates value. You'll develop innovative solutions and build relationships with teammates and clients while accessing global capabilities to scale your ideas, embrace new opportunities, and benefit from expansive industry and technology expertise. You'll shape your career by joining a company built to grow and last. You'll be supported by leaders who care about your health and well-being and provide you with opportunities to deepen your skills and broaden your horizons. Come join our team-one of the largest IT and business consulting services firms in the world.

Senior Java Engineer Position Description If your coding skills are backed up with a talent for solving problems, we will give you the opportunity to have real-world impact and purpose, working in one of our Central Government business units. Our Software Engineers are trusted to work closely with a wide range of clients on exciting projects with real-world critical purpose and positive impact on UK Citizens' lives. These roles are to work on a flagship Programme with one of our key UK Government clients within the Law Enforcement sector, helping to keep UK citizens safe. CGI was recognised in the Sunday Times Best Places to Work List 2024 and has been named one of the World's Best Employers by Forbes magazine. We offer a competitive salary, excellent pension, private healthcare, plus a share scheme (3.5% + 3.5% matching) which makes you a CGI Partner, not just an employee. We are committed to inclusivity, building a genuinely diverse community of tech talent, and inspiring everyone to pursue careers in our sector, including our Armed Forces. We are proud to hold a Gold Award in recognition of our support for the Armed Forces Corporate Covenant. Join us, and you'll be part of an open, friendly community of experts. We'll train and support you in taking your career wherever you want it to go. This role will require being on-site in Reading and/or London 2-3 times per month. You may also need to travel occasionally within the UK, as needed. All applicants must hold or be prepared to undergo National Security Vetting (NSV) to Security Check (SC) level as a minimum. Your future duties and responsibilities As a Senior Software Engineer, you'll join a flagship UK Government programme working on a project that helps protect UK citizens' lives. Working as part of a well-functioning team, you'll immediately add Java expertise at an important stage of the project cycle. You will be responsible for developing, maintaining, and enhancing high-quality software solutions while ensuring best practices and industry standards are met. You'll also discover: • A unique level of variety across different clients and industry sectors. • Further interesting and challenging projects to stretch your skills. • Training and support specifically tailored to give you the right skills for your career/role - including accreditation and certifications. • Impactful work that makes a real difference in our communities. • A supportive tech community across CGI, with regular meet-ups, discussions, and shared best practices. Required qualifications to be successful in this role We are looking for experienced software engineers with strong Java expertise and a passion for solving complex problems. You should have a background in designing and implementing software solutions in an enterprise environment, with a keen focus on quality, security, and automation. We're looking for a range of the following skills: • Broad knowledge of JAVA / JAVA EE - current and legacy versions, including best practices and patterns for code migrations. • Knowledge of best practices regarding Continuous Integration/Delivery Pipelines (Jenkins or similar). • Experience in setting up Test Automation Frameworks (Selenium, Cucumber, REST Assured). • Configuration as Code (e.g., Jenkinsfile, Ansible, or similar). • Continuous Inspection Tooling (for example, SonarQube). • Sound understanding of DevOps principles, practices, and philosophy. • Experience in Spring Boot. Desirable, but not essential: • Cloud Providers (Azure, AWS). • Configuration Management Tooling (GitLab or similar). • Project/Issue Management Tooling (JIRA or similar). • Infrastructure as Code (ARM Templates, Terraform). • Containerisation (Docker, Podman) and Container Orchestration Systems (Docker Swarm, Kubernetes). If you are ready to take on a challenging and rewarding role, apply now and be a part of CGI's mission to deliver impactful solutions for our clients and communities. #LI-UKA Together, as owners, let's turn meaningful insights into action. Life at CGI is rooted in ownership, teamwork, respect and belonging. Here, you'll reach your full potential because... You are invited to be an owner from day 1 as we work together to bring our Dream to life. That's why we call ourselves CGI Partners rather than employees. We benefit from our collective success and actively shape our company's strategy and direction. Your work creates value. You'll develop innovative solutions and build relationships with teammates and clients while accessing global capabilities to scale your ideas, embrace new opportunities, and benefit from expansive industry and technology expertise. You'll shape your career by joining a company built to grow and last. You'll be supported by leaders who care about your health and well-being and provide you with opportunities to deepen your skills and broaden your horizons. Come join our team-one of the largest IT and business consulting services firms in the world.

Network Engineer Closing Date: 24th April 2025 Location: RG7 4PR , located between Reading and Basingstoke, with free onsite parking . Due to the classified nature of the work involved, there are limited opportunities to work from home in this role. It is anticipated that the successful candidate will spend the majority of their time working on site at AWE Aldermaston. Package: £46,130 - £60,000 (depending on your suitability, qualifications, and level of experience) A relocation package may be available (terms and conditions apply). Working pattern: AWE operates a 9-day working fortnight. We will consider flexible working requests so that your work may fit in with your lifestyle. Just let us know your preferred working pattern on your application. Let us introduce the role AWE is currently recruiting for a Network Engineer to join the High-Performance Computing Group , which sits within our Physics sub-function. This role is ideally suited to an experienced network professional who is comfortable working in a multivendor environment. Working within the High-Performance Computing Group, the successful candidate will be part of a small team that provides specialised network support to a range of teams within the group. It will involve working across the AWE site and possibly at other locations in the UK. You will be expected to play a part in designing, maintaining, and troubleshooting the network that provides connectivity to some of the UK's largest supercomputers and supporting infrastructure. The ability to work with others and to communicate clearly are essential Who are we looking for? We do need you to have the following: A degree in a Computer Science related subject or significant relevant experience. Network design, installation and decommissioning experience. Whilst not to be considered a tick list, we'd like you to have experience in some of the following: Data Centre technologies such as underlay / overlay networks and non-blocking network designs. Proven experience working with some of: Arista, Extreme Networks, Fortigate, Paloalto Networks. Troubleshooting and monitoring multi-vendor environments. Linux experience and scripting in a Linux environment. Fibre optics and troubleshooting fibre infrastructure. A willingness to travel both in the UK and occasionally overseas. You'll need to have the ability to work calmly and constructively in a priority changing environment and be able to manage your own workload. You will also have initiative, enthusiasm, a flexible approach, and ability to work to tight deadlines. Some reasons we think you'll love it here: AWE has wide range of benefits to suit you. These include: 9-day working fortnight - meaning you get every other Friday off work, in addition to 270 hours of annual leave. Market leading contributory pension scheme (we will pay between 9% and 13% of your pensionable pay depending on your contributions). Family friendly policies: Maternity Leave - 39 Weeks Full Pay and Paternity Leave - 4 Weeks Full Pay. Opportunities for Professional Career Development including funding for annual membership of a relevant professional body. Employee Assistance Programme and Occupational Health Services. Life Assurance (4 x annual salary). Discounts - access to savings on a wide range of everyday spending. Special Leave Policy including paid time off for volunteering, public service (including reserve forces) and caring. The 'Working at AWE' page on our website is where you can find full details in the 'AWE Benefits Guide'. #LI-KT

Data Engineer (DV Security Clearance) Position Description Elevate your potential with CGI, a global technology service provider and premier business consultancy recognized by Forbes Magazine as a top 100 employer. Our mission is rooted in evolution, excelling in intricate challenges. Collaborating directly with our clients, we employ innovative technologies to revolutionize, empower, safeguard, and deliver critical mission systems. We are looking for a Senior Software Developer to come and join our Secure Innovation & Advisory area which sits within the Space, Defence and Intelligence business unit here at CGI. The Space, Defence and Intelligence business unit in CGI is a true IT Systems Integrator. We work, build and operate bespoke, technically complex, mission-critical systems which help our clients keep us all safe and secure. We bring innovation to our clients using proven and emerging technologies, agile delivery processes and our deep expertise across the breadth of space, defence, intelligence, aerospace and maritime, all underpinned by our end-to-end cyber capability. We work collaboratively with global technology companies, cutting edge SMEs and academia to deliver the optimal solution for each client. CGI was recognised in the Sunday Times Best Places to Work List 2024 and has been named one of the 'World's Best Employers' by Forbes magazine. We offer a competitive salary, excellent pension, private healthcare, plus a share scheme (3.5% + 3.5% matching) which makes you a CGI Partner not just an employee. We are committed to inclusivity, building a genuinely diverse community of tech talent and inspiring everyone to pursue careers in our sector, including our Armed Forces, and are proud to hold a Gold Award in recognition of our support of the Armed Forces Corporate Covenant. Join us and you'll be part of an open, friendly community of experts. We'll train and support you in taking your career wherever you want it to go. All applicants must hold or be prepared to undergo National Security Vetting (NSV) Security Check (DV) level Your future duties and responsibilities We are seeking a motivated and enthusiastic Data Engineer to join our team in Basingstoke. This role will be pivotal in driving the collection, formatting and integrity of our data, with a focus on advancing data collection, processing, and storage using cutting-edge distributed systems. Ideal candidates will have a keen interest in Cyber Security or Big Data. Key Responsibilities: • Modernise Data Infrastructure: Develop and enhance data collection, processing, and storage systems using advanced distributed technologies, including Kafka, Kubernetes, Zookeeper, and HDFS. • Automate Release Processes: Improve reproducibility, testability, and quality of our releases by automating release processes. Knowledge of Ansible and Azure DevOps is highly beneficial. • Collaborate Cross-Functionally: Work closely with various teams to understand and meet their security and data requirements, ensuring that our development aligns with their operational needs. • Ensure Data Integrity: Maintain high data integrity and correct formatting as you parse, ship, and audit data, handling thousands of data points per second. Required qualifications to be successful in this role Technical Background: oKnowledge of distributed data systems, with experience in tools such as Kafka, Kubernetes, Zookeeper, and HDFS. oProficiency in Linux, specifically Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL). oFamiliarity with SIEM platforms (especially ArcSight) or legacy Java-based applications is a plus. • DevOps Mindset: An understanding of DevOps principles, with hands-on experience automating releases using Ansible. Programming and Data Skills: oProficient in SQL, Python, or other similar languages with experience working in Agile environments. oUnderstanding of data integrity and audit practices, with the ability to collect, parse, and format large volumes of data for security operations. • Security Knowledge: A background in Cyber Security, ideally to the level of CompTIA Security+, is an asset. Preferred Experience: • Experience with Big Data environments and an understanding of security operations. • Strong communication and collaboration skills to support cross-functional project delivery and meet organisational security requirements. #LI-UKA #LI-SB2 Together, as owners, let's turn meaningful insights into action. Life at CGI is rooted in ownership, teamwork, respect and belonging. Here, you'll reach your full potential because... You are invited to be an owner from day 1 as we work together to bring our Dream to life. That's why we call ourselves CGI Partners rather than employees. We benefit from our collective success and actively shape our company's strategy and direction. Your work creates value. You'll develop innovative solutions and build relationships with teammates and clients while accessing global capabilities to scale your ideas, embrace new opportunities, and benefit from expansive industry and technology expertise. You'll shape your career by joining a company built to grow and last. You'll be supported by leaders who care about your health and well-being and provide you with opportunities to deepen your skills and broaden your horizons. Come join our team-one of the largest IT and business consulting services firms in the world.

Geospatial Developer Position Description If you re looking for a challenge that stretches your talents and you want to make a real difference in people s lives, come and help us support the digital transformation of the UK. We need a passionate GIS Software Developer to join us, working with high profile public and commercial clients, building systems that make the everyday easier. From public service transformation to cutting-edge commercial projects, our work has a wide reach, helping to make our daily lives more efficient. When you start your CGI story, not only will you be improving people's lives, you can be sure we'll do the same for you. CGI was recognised in the Sunday Times Best Places to Work List 2024 and has been named one of the 'World's Best Employers' by Forbes magazine. We offer a competitive salary, excellent pension, private healthcare, plus a share scheme (3.5% + 3.5% matching) which makes you a CGI partner not just an employee. We are committed to inclusivity, building a genuinely diverse community of tech talent and inspiring everyone to pursue careers in our sector, including our Armed Forces, and are proud to hold a Gold Award in recognition of our support of the Armed Forces Corporate Covenant. Join us and you'll be part of an open, friendly community of experts. We'll train and support you in taking your career wherever you want it to go. All applicants must hold or be prepared to undergo National Security Vetting (NSV) to Security Check (SC) and NPPV3 level. Your future duties and responsibilities This is a growing area and an exciting time to be involved in location-based software development. With Geo becoming more and more important in modern life, you'll not only have the opportunity to make your mark in a rapidly expanding sector but also the opportunity to work on CGI's own IP in this space. As a GIS Software Engineer at CGI, your key duties and responsibilities will include: • Design, code, integrate, test and deploy software as part of an Agile team • Identify and fix bugs within the codebase • Demonstrate software solutions to clients or their representatives • Engage with stakeholders within and across delivery team • Mentor junior team members • Play an active role in developing the geospatial proposition Required qualifications to be successful in this role We're looking for a range of the following skills and experiences: • ArcGIS Enterprise • .NET Core • JavaScript, CSS • Dojo / React • Agile methodology Desirable: • ArcGIS Pro • DevOps (Azure / AWS) • OpenLayers / Leaflet • QGIS • PostgreSQL / PostGIS #LI-UKA Together, as owners, let's turn meaningful insights into action. Life at CGI is rooted in ownership, teamwork, respect and belonging. Here, you'll reach your full potential because... You are invited to be an owner from day 1 as we work together to bring our Dream to life. That's why we call ourselves CGI Partners rather than employees. We benefit from our collective success and actively shape our company's strategy and direction. Your work creates value. You'll develop innovative solutions and build relationships with teammates and clients while accessing global capabilities to scale your ideas, embrace new opportunities, and benefit from expansive industry and technology expertise. You'll shape your career by joining a company built to grow and last. You'll be supported by leaders who care about your health and well-being and provide you with opportunities to deepen your skills and broaden your horizons. Come join our team-one of the largest IT and business consulting services firms in the world.

Nuclear Quality Engineer - 6-Month Contract - Onsite - Reading - SC Cleared - Outside IR35 VIQU have partnered with a leading organisation within the nuclear sector, seeking a Quality Engineer to support critical projects on a contract basis. The Role: The successful Nuclear Quality Engineer will be responsible for ensuring compliance with stringent quality assurance standards, working across nuclear projects to maintain traceability and adherence to customer requirements. This role involves QA inspections, documentation review, supplier audits, and liaising with key stakeholders to uphold the highest standards. Key Skills and Experience: â • Proven experience in the nuclear industry within a Quality Assurance role.â • Strong understanding of QA systems, lifetime quality records, and compliance documentation.â • Hands-on experience with the inspection of electrical control panels.â • Ability to develop and maintain Manufacturing Inspection Test Plans.â • Experience conducting internal and supplier audits.â • Excellent communication skills, with the ability to engage with clients, inspectors, and project teams.â • Strong attention to detail and ability to work under strict quality standards.â • Must be eligible for SC Clearance or preferably hold valid SC Clearance Role Details: â • Job Title: Nuclear Quality Engineerâ • Job Type: Contractâ • Duration: 6-month contractâ • Clearance Level: SC CLearedâ • IR35 Status: Outside IR35â • Location: Onsite - Reading (5 days per week) If you have the expertise to deliver quality assurance in a high-profile nuclear environment, APPLY NOW, for a no obligation chat with your VIQU Consultant for the Nuclear Quality Engineer role. Additionally, you can contact Nicholas Hopkins by exploring the VIQU IT Recruitment website. To be the first to hear about other exciting opportunities, technology, and recruitment news, please also follow us at ‘VIQU IT Recruitment' on LinkedIn, and Twitter: @VIQU_UK

Senior Scientific Software Developer Closing Date: 15th April 2025 Location: RG7 4RS, located between Reading and Basingstoke, with free onsite parking. Due to the classified nature of the work involved, there are limited opportunities to work from home in this role. It is anticipated that the successful candidate will spend the majority of their time working on site at AWE Blacknest. Package: £46,130 - £65,000 depending on your suitability, qualifications, and level of experience) A relocation package may be available (terms and conditions apply). Working pattern: AWE operates a 9-day working fortnight. We will consider flexible working requests so that your work may fit in with your lifestyle. Just let us know your preferred working pattern on your application. Let us introduce the role AWE is looking to recruit a Senior Scientific Software Developer to work on the Nuclear Treaty Verification programme, supporting AWE's national nuclear security role. You will work as part of a team advising the UK Government on the technical verification of the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty (CTBT) (-hidden link-). For over 60 years, AWE Blacknest has been the home of the Forensic Seismology Team and since the opening for signature of the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty in 1996, the home of the UK National Data Centre (UK NDC) too. We are looking for a versatile software developer to assist with the following: Developing and maintaining software to manage and provide access to AWE Blacknest's extensive archive of both historic and real-time seismo-acoustic waveform data and associated metadata, (-hidden link-) Software development of the UK National Data Centre for the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty (CTBT) Assessment of CTBT International Data Centre products, e.g., event bulletins, through processing, evaluating and providing feedback on those products and the capabilities of the CTBT International Monitoring System Who are we looking for? We do need you to have the following: a PhD or a BSc/MSc in a physical or computing science, or other numerate discipline plus at least 4 years relevant experience. Whilst not to be considered a tick list, we'd like you to have experience in some of the following: The ability to programme in C, C++, Fortran, or a similar high-level language. Experience in software development and software testing Experience of technical project management and/or delivery and of organising work in a research environment. Proficiency with Unix-like operating systems (Linux, macOS) Ability to capture software requirements and produce appropriate implementations. Experience of relational database management and SQL Experience of handling large data sets (in particular geophysical data and time-series data) Experience with web application development and web standards Familiarity with software engineering tools and best practices (version control, collaborative software development, testing, documentation) Experience with scripting languages - e.g., bash, python We are keen to hear from self-motivated individuals with good communication and presentation skills, who are also able to work independently and unsupervised, as well as within a team to achieve common goals. The successful candidate will be required to work collaboratively with both the UK NDC scientists and the UK NDC operations team, so the ability to understand their needs and to be able to translate these into code is essential. You'll also be comfortable working in diverse teams with differing technical skills and backgrounds. Some UK and or overseas travel may be involved. Some reasons we think you'll love it here: AWE has wide range of benefits to suit you. These include: 9-day working fortnight - meaning you get every other Friday off work, in addition to 270 hours of annual leave. Market leading contributory pension scheme (we will pay between 9% and 13% of your pensionable pay depending on your contributions). Family friendly policies: Maternity Leave - 39 Weeks Full Pay and Paternity Leave - 4 Weeks Full Pay. Opportunities for Professional Career Development including funding for annual membership of a relevant professional body. Employee Assistance Programme and Occupational Health Services. Life Assurance (4 x annual salary). Discounts - access to savings on a wide range of everyday spending. Special Leave Policy including paid time off for volunteering, public service (including reserve forces) and caring. The 'Working at AWE' page on our website is where you can find full details in the 'AWE Benefits Guide'. #LI-KT

Job Description Technical IT Manager Our Client a financial institution with offices in Reading, are looking to recruit an IT Manager to manage the infrastructure and technology for the company. You must be hands-on and have at least 7 to 10 years proven track record. The following are a list of functions for this position: • Monitoring and management of the relationship with the managed service provider, including performance against SLAs, charges for non-standard items, complaints, changes to service • System changes (software upgrades, introduction of new systems • Non-standard requests (new software requests, different/more powerful laptops, etc) • Acquisitions of businesses - guidance on how to absorb people and systems • Security system monitoring - interpreting and managing output from the SOC (security operations centre) • Software licensing (Microsoft, Mimecast, other systems (time recording, billing, marketing, etc) • Change management (internal authorisation for significant system changes) • Assistance to senior management in relation to IT issues (for example, integration with a new time/billing system) • Response to technological change (e.g. major updates to Microsoft software, introduction of AI-based systems) • Accreditation for security certificates (Cyber Essentials Plus, possibly ISO 27001) • Assistance with AAF and other audits • Management of joiner/leaver process • Business continuity plan & disaster recovery This is a hybrid position with 2 to 3 days in the office at the offices in Reading. The salary for this position is circa £60K to £80K. Please do send your CV to us in Word format along with your salary and notice period.

Threat Detection Engineer Position Description If you have an inquisitive nature and enjoy security technology, our Threat Detection Engineer position will put you at the forefront of CGI Cyber Security Service. The Security Operations Centre is a fast-paced environment that is flexible and adaptable to the threat landscape we face. The SOC utilise both tried and tested tooling and state of the art technologies and methods to ensure we provide the best level of service and protection to our prestigious list of clients. Our client base covers a wide range of verticals from Government, MOD and CNI through to companies that are easily recognisable as household names. The SOC is at the forefront of Technical automation and pushing into a Next-Gen SOC and this role proactively monitors the IT infrastructure for security incidents and participates in security incident investigation and resolution. Alongside a competitive salary, we offer access to our share scheme (3.5%+3.5% matching) making you a CGI Partner not just an employee. You also have the option to benefit from private medical and dental insurance, flexible retirement options, an active sports and social club, and a cycle to work scheme to name a selection of the benefits available. This role will require office attendance in Reading working on a hybrid basis. Due to the nature of the work, we can accept UK National's only for this vacancy and you must be eligible for UK SC level Security Clearance. Your future duties and responsibilities CGI is recruiting a Threat Detection Engineer to join our Managed Service Security Operations. You will work in multi-disciplinary teams who build, support and maintain enterprise scale data platforms and solutions helping clients to drive transformation through improved data access and visibility. As a Threat Detection Engineer, you will have experience working in SOC s and be an expert in building and developing use cases to meet client security requirements. You'll also be a strong communicator and have a consultative approach to working with client teams. CGI will provide exciting opportunities to share your expertise with, and influence, clients and team members, and to continue to develop in Cyber. This role will involve: • SME acting as both consultant and engineer on large scale Enterprise Security projects • Creating/tuning of SIEM detection rules to satisfy client requirements • Providing technical consultancy for clients predominantly in the cyber security space • Working in hybrid teams • Providing mentorship to technical teams as well as acting as a technical escalation point Key Duties & responsibilities: • Producing Use Case Rules • Turning CTI information into actionable Use Cases • Testing Use Cases • Maintaining Use Case Library • Maintaining documentation Required qualifications to be successful in this role We're looking for a range of the following skills and experiences: • Experience across the SIEM platforms and working alongside or within a SOC environment. • Experience in writing detection rules. • Strong understanding of security technologies and frameworks such as MITRE ATT&CK. • Experience of agile methodologies and associated toolsets and code repositories • Coding experience using languages such as Python particularly in relation to security use cases. • Strong collaboration and stakeholder engagement skills • High level of attention to detail, the ability to think architecturally at 'big picture" and able to translate this into practical implementation • Excellent ability to execute where information is ambiguous, utilising professionalism, experience and prior knowledge • Strong interpersonal skills; role will require engagement with a varied and senior stakeholder base as well as team management • Documentation skills in order to provide high quality documentation for internal customers and technical teams • Openness to learning and managing new technologies as business requirements change #LI-UKA Together, as owners, let's turn meaningful insights into action. Life at CGI is rooted in ownership, teamwork, respect and belonging. Here, you'll reach your full potential because... You are invited to be an owner from day 1 as we work together to bring our Dream to life. That's why we call ourselves CGI Partners rather than employees. We benefit from our collective success and actively shape our company's strategy and direction. Your work creates value. You'll develop innovative solutions and build relationships with teammates and clients while accessing global capabilities to scale your ideas, embrace new opportunities, and benefit from expansive industry and technology expertise. You'll shape your career by joining a company built to grow and last. You'll be supported by leaders who care about your health and well-being and provide you with opportunities to deepen your skills and broaden your horizons. Come join our team-one of the largest IT and business consulting services firms in the world.

Infrastructure Solution Architect (SC Cleared) Position Description Are you a passionate Solution Architect looking to work on impactful projects that improve lives while being part of a globally recognised, award-winning employer? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you! CGI was recognised in the Sunday Times Best Places to Work list 2024 and has been named one of the World's Best Employers by Forbes magazine. We offer a competitive salary, excellent pension, private healthcare, plus a share scheme (3.5% + 3.5% matching) which makes you a CGI Partner, not just an employee. We are committed to inclusivity, building a genuinely diverse community of tech talent and inspiring everyone to pursue careers in our sector, including our Armed Forces, and are proud to hold a Gold Award in recognition of our support of the Armed Forces Corporate Covenant. Join us and you'll be part of an open, friendly community of experts. We'll train and support you in taking your career wherever you want it to go. This role can be based from Leatherhead or Reading. You must be a single UK National with an SC clearance, those capable of obtaining SC may apply. Your future duties and responsibilities As a Solution Architect, you will play a vital role in delivering medical systems for a key client. The primary system within this programme includes customised applications with bespoke code and database schemas. Additionally, you will oversee smaller bespoke and customised applications within the environment, ensuring seamless integration and system functionality. In this role, you will collaborate with the programme's Architect and Infrastructure Engineers to design and evaluate solutions for infrastructure challenges. Your responsibilities will include producing detailed design documentation such as High-Level Designs (HLDs) and Low-Level Designs (LLDs), reviewing design, test, and implementation plans, and ensuring overall project objectives are met. This position requires working on-site 2-3 days per week in either Leatherhead or Reading. In this role, you will: • Support the programme's Architect in evaluating and preparing solutions for infrastructure problems. • Produce detailed design documentation, including HLDs, LLDs, and other build and test-related materials. • Review design, test, and implementation plans to ensure project alignment. • Collaborate with Infrastructure Engineers to facilitate seamless infrastructure changes. • Ensure all solutions meet the agreed contractual obligations and programme objectives. Required qualifications to be successful in this role To excel in this role, you will need strong expertise in technical documentation, infrastructure engineering, and enterprise system management. Experience working in a remote team, along with problem-solving skills and a proactive approach to suggesting alternative solutions, will be essential. Your ability to support complex system integrations and work within a highly secure environment will be critical to success. Proficiency in SQL (preferably SQL Server), Active Directory, and general platform knowledge (such as SANs, McAfee, NetBackup, and WSUS) will be highly beneficial. Additionally, experience maintaining RAID logs and collaborating with cross-functional teams will be advantageous in this role. We're looking for a range of the following skills and experiences: • Strong background in technical documentation and infrastructure engineering. • Experience working on enterprise-level systems within highly secure environments. • Ability to work effectively in a remote team while maintaining high collaboration. • Proven problem-solving skills with a willingness to challenge existing solutions. • Familiarity with SQL Server, Windows Server, and Active Directory. • Knowledge of key infrastructure platforms, including SANs, McAfee, NetBackup, and WSUS. If you are looking for a challenging and rewarding career within a globally recognised organisation, we would love to hear from you. Apply today and take the next step in your career with CGI! #LI-UKA Together, as owners, let's turn meaningful insights into action. Life at CGI is rooted in ownership, teamwork, respect and belonging. Here, you'll reach your full potential because... You are invited to be an owner from day 1 as we work together to bring our Dream to life. That's why we call ourselves CGI Partners rather than employees. We benefit from our collective success and actively shape our company's strategy and direction. Your work creates value. You'll develop innovative solutions and build relationships with teammates and clients while accessing global capabilities to scale your ideas, embrace new opportunities, and benefit from expansive industry and technology expertise. You'll shape your career by joining a company built to grow and last. You'll be supported by leaders who care about your health and well-being and provide you with opportunities to deepen your skills and broaden your horizons. Come join our team-one of the largest IT and business consulting services firms in the world.

Security Architects (DV Security Clearance) Position Description Trusted to see the whole picture If you're ahead of the game on cyber security, systems and operations risk we can secure your career ambitions. Our Security Architects are trusted to work closely with a wide range of clients from all sectors on exciting projects with real-world purpose and impact. Whether you're a self-starter looking to test your talents, or want the opportunity to use your experience and skills, you'll find the challenges and support you need as part of one of the UK's largest cyber consultancies. Our roles are only available if you hold or fulfil the criteria to obtain a UK Security Clearance. Your future duties and responsibilities You'll join a collaborative team of more than 230 members delivering 360° security services to clients across every domain that CGI operates in, from government, defence, healthcare and utilities to banking and financial services. As a Security Architect your innovative solutions and support will secure business systems, protecting what is most valuable to our clients. You'll collaborate across enterprise architectures to produce end-to-end security designs, assisting on bids and proposals, as well as implementations and integrations. Liaising with stakeholders at all levels, you'll help build the full landscape security view that underpins systems resilience and client confidence. We need senior members who are design authorities, and junior members to work alongside them, developing their skills and understanding. Required qualifications to be successful in this role We're recruiting at all levels, so you'll have between 1 to 30+ years of experience consulting on delivering and implementing secure system design - ideally as a technical security lead for senior roles. You'll understand why security is at the centre of everything we do, and have the communication skills to persuade others, justifying secure architecture design to both technical and non-technical stakeholders. We'll also look for your experience and knowledge in: • Security standards and frameworks (MoD and HMG experiences helpful) • Cloud-based cyber security principles and architecture points • Boundary controls, network segmentation and access control • Identity and Access Management (including RBAC and A/PBAC, permissions management), ZTA • Cryptographic techniques and implementations • IT asset management and tracking • Vulnerability Management and Patching • SIEM principles, products and supporting logging infrastructure • Containerisation and virtual machine security • Delivering secure solutions against project expectations • Strong awareness of and commitment to industry best practice • Driving change in a complex environment This role requires you to hold or fulfil the criteria to obtain a UK Security Clearance #LI-UKA Together, as owners, let's turn meaningful insights into action. Life at CGI is rooted in ownership, teamwork, respect and belonging. Here, you'll reach your full potential because... You are invited to be an owner from day 1 as we work together to bring our Dream to life. That's why we call ourselves CGI Partners rather than employees. We benefit from our collective success and actively shape our company's strategy and direction. Your work creates value. You'll develop innovative solutions and build relationships with teammates and clients while accessing global capabilities to scale your ideas, embrace new opportunities, and benefit from expansive industry and technology expertise. You'll shape your career by joining a company built to grow and last. You'll be supported by leaders who care about your health and well-being and provide you with opportunities to deepen your skills and broaden your horizons. Come join our team-one of the largest IT and business consulting services firms in the world.

Full time onsite in Reading Technical End User SupportSC ClearedInside IR35Any experience with the following is a nice to have: Wifi logins, CISCO, routers, Switches, user accessPlease send your latest CV in Due to the nature and urgency of this post, candidates holding or who have held high level security clearance in the past are most welcome to apply. Please note successful applicants will be required to be security cleared prior to appointment which can take up to a minimum 10 weeks. LA International is a HMG approved ICT Recruitment and Project Solutions Consultancy, operating globally from the largest single site in the UK as an IT Consultancy or as an Employment Business & Agency depending upon the precise nature of the work, for security cleared jobs or non-clearance vacancies, LA International welcome applications from all sections of the community and from people with diverse experience and backgrounds.Award Winning LA International, winner of the Recruiter Awards for Excellence, Best IT Recruitment Company, Best Public Sector Recruitment Company and overall Gold Award winner, has now secured the most prestigious business award that any business can receive, The Queens Award for Enterprise: International Trade, for the second consecutive period.

Junior Software Tester Location: RG7 4PR , located between Reading and Basingstoke, with free onsite parking . Package: £29,940 - £35,00 (depending on your suitability, qualifications, and level of experience) Working pattern: AWE operates a 9-day working fortnight. Clearance Level: You will need to obtain and maintain DV security clearance for the role. This will be funded by AWE. The nature of our work does mean you need to be a British Citizen who has been resident in the UK for the past 10 years in order to apply for DV clearance. Due to the classified nature of the work involved, there are limited opportunities to work from home in this role. It is anticipated that the successful candidate will spend the majority of their time working on site at AWE Aldermaston. Let us introduce the role AWE is currently recruiting for a Junior Software Tester for the Enterprise Applications group. This is a fantastic opportunity for a recent Graduate with a keen interest in Information Technology or an experienced IT professional who has an interest in Software Testing. Within this role you will be writing and executing formal software tests against a large range of science and engineering applications; working closely with members of the science and engineering community to ensure enterprise software meets their needs. Key Accountabilities: Ensuring that testing is carried out to agreed corporate standards utilizing resources from third-party integrators and Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) from user departments as appropriate. Responsible for the delivery of one or more concurrent test activities within the IT schedule of work or designated Solution Centre. For Test Execution typically, the engineer will be required to work alone, seeking guidance and assistance as necessary, but for larger elements of work may work as part of a team. For Test Design and Test Phase Closure, deliverables are to be produced with support from Tester (B2) or Test Manager. Delivery timescales and quality goals will be agreed, to which the test analyst is expected to deliver at all times, taking action as appropriate to ensure that delivery or quality is not compromised. Assist in the production of the required documentation to support all phases of the system development process. Maintain and promote high personal standards in environment, safety, health, security and quality and be a great team player. Documentation of all test design and execution activity in the AWE test toolset (MS DevOps). Key Responsibilities: Write Test Scripts (with support/review from Tester B2 or Test manager). With support analyse a system to identify the test conditions and test scripts required to test the software item, meeting the requirements of the approach defined in the test plan. With support derive tests from requirements, design documents and user input and report on test coverage and traceability to the business requirements. With support analyse the risks present in the software item under test, and the creation of test material that reflects the mitigation of those risks. Execute and record tests in accordance with the defined test process and the test plan/test schedule. Ensure that test incidents are raised and documented in accordance with the agreed process. Maintain the integrity of the test environment during test execution. Arrange and support User Acceptance Testing (UAT) activities appropriately for the project deliveries. Develop their own technical skills and knowledge in line with the needs and requirements of the project and business. Produce progress reports as directed. Provide estimates with reasonable accuracy of the effort required to complete tasks assigned to them, and reporting on the status of those tasks. The Company may require you to fulfil any other reasonable duties aligned to your position from time to time in line with business needs. Who are we looking for? We do need you to have the following: Strong IT/Software literacy A background in Computer Science, Science or Engineering Strong analytical skills Whilst not to be considered a tick list, we'd like you to have experience in some of the following: A relevant IT, Computer Science or Engineering qualification You'll need to have the ability to work calmly and constructively in a priority changing environment and be able to manage your own workload. You will also have initiative, enthusiasm, a flexible approach, and ability to work to tight deadlines. Some reasons we think you'll love it here: AWE has wide range of benefits to suit you. These include: 9-day working fortnight - meaning you get every other Friday off work, in addition to 270 hours of annual leave. Market leading contributory pension scheme (we will pay between 9% and 13% of your pensionable pay depending on your contributions). Family friendly policies: Maternity Leave - 39 Weeks Full Pay and Paternity Leave - 4 Weeks Full Pay. Opportunities for Professional Career Development including funding for annual membership of a relevant professional body. Employee Assistance Programme and Occupational Health Services. Life Assurance (4 x annual salary). Discounts - access to savings on a wide range of everyday spending. Special Leave Policy including paid time off for volunteering, public service (including reserve forces) and caring. Policy including paid time off for volunteering, public service (including reserve forces) and caring. The 'Working at AWE' page on our website is where you can find full details in the 'AWE Benefits Guide'. Our ambition is to create workplaces where we recognise and celebrate differences, encourage diverse contributions and our employees feel able to be themselves at work. We strive to create a genuine culture of openness and inclusion and encourage diverse applicants. Any inclusion information you provide will be stored in accordance with GDPR and kept separate from your application form and CV, and the information will not be shared with anyone involved in interviewing or making hiring decisions. Next steps: Everyone who works at AWE brings unique skills and perspectives to the table. We recognise that great people don't always 'tick every box'. That's why we focus on your potential, your fit with our values, your transferable skills as well as your experience. Even if you don't meet every point above, but you feel that this role and AWE are a great fit for you, please go ahead and apply, we'd love to receive your application. Important things you need to know: We encourage you to apply promptly to avoid disappointment if applications are high and the role therefore closes. We want you to feel comfortable and able to shine during our recruitment process. Please let us know on your application form if you need any adjustments/accommodations during the process. Our interviews typically take place over Teams and for most roles are a 1 stage process. #LI-AT