24 of 24 Contract High Availability Jobs in the UK excluding London

seamless operations. Work with virtual cloud firewall appliances (e.g., CheckPoint, Cisco) to ensure network security. Implement and manage routing protocols such as BGP and OSPF, with a focus on high-availability designs. Ensure adherence to software engineering best practices, including unit testing, code reviews, and troubleshooting. Support infrastructure-as-code practices using tools like Terraform, Pulumi, and GitOps … in virtual cloud firewalls (CheckPoint, Cisco) and cloud security best practices. Strong Python programming skills for automation, API integration, and orchestration. Proven knowledge of routing protocols (BGP, OSPF) and high-availability architecture. Hands-on experience with Infrastructure-as-Code tools (e.g., Terraform, Pulumi) and GitOps methodologies. Expertise in software engineering practices: unit testing, code reviews, documentation, debugging, and More ❯

design authority , accountable for ensuring all systems, services, and components interact effectively. Interpret customer objectives, statements of work, and target outcomes to define solution requirements and success measures. Translate high-level requirements and EPICs into detailed user stories and architectures using Agile and SAFe methodologies. Assess current and target states of customer systems and design transformation roadmaps to achieve … systems infrastructure architecture , including network, storage, virtualisation, and client/server design. Strong knowledge of Windows Server, Group Policy, Red Hat Linux , and secure gateway technologies. Experience designing secure, high-availability, and resilient systems . Strong background in requirements analysis , system integration, and lifecycle management (design to disposal). Excellent communication, stakeholder engagement, and documentation skills. Ability to … . Flexible working options, including condensed week (3 long days) . Long-term 12-month contract with potential for extension. Opportunity to deliver mission-critical systems in a high-trust, high-impact environment. More ❯

Infrastructure Engineer to join our team in Immingham. You will play a critical role in maintaining, supporting, and developing our on-premises and virtual IT infrastructure to ensure maximum availability, performance, and security across the business. Working closely with internal teams and external partners, you will deliver robust IT solutions, provide day-to-day support, and contribute to infrastructure … practices. Maintain accurate documentation of systems, configurations, and procedures. Participate in IT projects and contribute to infrastructure planning and strategy. Ensure compliance with IT security standards and policies. Maintain high availability, disaster recovery, and backup strategies. Skills, Knowledge & Experience Proven experience in a similar IT Infrastructure Engineer or Systems Administrator role. Strong hands-on experience with: VMware vSphere More ❯

defence sector. We're seeking a skilled Automation Engineer for a contract role supporting secure, enterprise-scale environments. Essential Skills Proven experience with Microsoft and Linux technologies in secure, high-availability environments Strong expertise in Active Directory design and implementation across multi-site, multi-tenant setups Hands-on knowledge of automation tooling and scripting Experience contributing to complex … system designs and high-quality documentation Solid understanding of Broadcom and Microsoft virtualisation platforms Deep knowledge of Network Security and TCP/IP networking Desired Skills Exposure to hybrid/multi-cloud environments (Azure, AWS, OCI) Familiarity with Ansible, Aria, Terraform, Puppet Experience with container technologies (Kubernetes, Tanzu) Understanding of Azure Entra Identity If you're interested in hearing More ❯

a Subject Matter Expert (SME) in Confluent and Apache Kafka with proven experience in the banking sector. The ideal candidate will design, implement, and optimize event-driven architectures, ensuring high availability and scalability for critical financial systems. Key Skills/requirements Architect and manage Kafka clusters and Confluent platform components. Develop and maintain streaming solutions for real-time … development. Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP) and containerization (Docker/Kubernetes). All profiles will be reviewed against the required skills and experience. Due to the high number of applications we will only be able to respond to successful applicants in the first instance. We thank you for your interest and the time taken to apply More ❯

balancing, DNS) and storage solutions (e.g., persistent volumes, dynamic provisioning). Hands-on experience with CI/CD tools (e.g., Jenkins, Github, ArgoCD) and DevOps workflows. Strong understanding of high availability, scalability, and security principles in cloud-native environments. Proven experience in workload and application migration to OpenShift or similar platforms. Proficiency in scripting and automation Excellent problem More ❯

service operations managers in the development and delivery of transformation plans and operational plans that implement solution architectures and provide services, while identifying and mitigating risks. Develop solutions into high level designs for implementation by engineering teams. Provide technical oversight, guidance and problem solving to operational and project delivery teams to help maintain delivery quality and resolve implementation, integration … with a current DV clearance. Systems infrastructure engineering and architecture design including network solutions, storage solutions, virtualisation solutions, client/server solutions, Windows and Red Hat operating systems, and high availability solutions. Knowledge of Microsoft Windows Server and Group Policy; Security Enforcing technologies and Secure gateway solutions providing interconnectivity to external 'untrusted' networks. Detailed requirements analysis and solution More ❯

support OpenShift clusters and workloads. Install and configure storage systems (SAN, NAS, or cloud-based storage). Integrate storage with underlying infrastructure (VMs, networking, compute). Performance & Optimization: Ensure high availability, redundancy, and disaster recovery capabilities. Optimize storage performance for containerized workloads. Implement monitoring and alerting for storage health and capacity. Compliance & Security: Align storage configurations with the … troubleshooting and performance tuning skills. Certifications in storage technologies or cloud platforms (AWS, Azure) preferred. All profiles will be reviewed against the required skills and experience. Due to the high number of applications we will only be able to respond to successful applicants in the first instance. We thank you for your interest and the time taken to apply More ❯

support OpenShift clusters and workloads. Install and configure storage systems (SAN, NAS, or cloud-based storage). Integrate storage with underlying infrastructure (VMs, networking, compute). Performance & Optimization: Ensure high availability, redundancy, and disaster recovery capabilities. Optimize storage performance for containerized workloads. Implement monitoring and alerting for storage health and capacity. Compliance & Security: Align storage configurations with the … troubleshooting and performance tuning skills. Certifications in storage technologies or cloud platforms (AWS, Azure) preferred. All profiles will be reviewed against the required skills and experience. Due to the high number of applications we will only be able to respond to successful applicants in the first instance. We thank you for your interest and the time taken to apply More ❯

knowledge of Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) or similar distributions. Proficiency in shell scripting (Bash, Korn) and automation. Familiarity with ITIL processes , change management, and incident resolution. Experience with high-availability systems , clustering, and performance tuning. Exposure to cloud platforms (Azure or AWS) is desirable. Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to work in a regulated financial environment. More ❯

This team will focus on operational excellence, automation, and continuous improvement of IKP services to meet the bank's stringent security and compliance requirements. Job Responsibilities/Objectives Maintain high availability and resilience of IKP services across multi-cloud and on-prem environments. Implement monitoring, alerting, and incident response for IKP components. Develop automation for IKP deployment, scaling More ❯

data needs and translate them into technical solutions. Work with structured and unstructured data sources, ensuring scalability, reliability, and performance. Monitor and troubleshoot data workflows, ensuring timely delivery and high availability of data assets. Experience: 3-5 years of hands-on experience as a Data Engineer working in Azure cloud environments. Strong proficiency in Azure Data Factory, Synapse More ❯

This team will focus on operational excellence, automation, and continuous improvement of IKP services to meet the bank's stringent security and compliance requirements. Key Responsibilities: Reliability & Performance: Maintain high availability and resilience of IKP services across multi-cloud and on-prem environments. Implement monitoring, alerting, and incident response for IKP components. Automation & Efficiency: Develop automation for IKP More ❯

and National Security programme. You will design and deliver medium to large scale network solutions while supporting multiple work streams and engaging with technical and project stakeholders across a high profile environment. About the Role - Network Architect As a Network Architect , you will work closely with Programme and Project Managers to produce high quality network designs across programme … consistency. What We're Looking For - Network Architect Strong experience designing secure enterprise networks using Cisco , Juniper , and Gigamon technologies. Knowledge of routing protocols , VRFs, VPNs, QoS, security zones, high availability, and IP addressing design. Skilled in troubleshooting and resolving defects across multi vendor technologies. Experience of overseas infrastructure delivery is essential. Understanding of requirements management and lifecycle More ❯

Online, SharePoint Online, OneDrive, and Teams Coordinate with third-party MSPs for network and infrastructure management Support business continuity through proactive incident management Monitor network health and performance, ensuring high availability and resilience Maintain inventory and configuration records for infrastructure and software Excellent communication and documentation abilities Required skillset. Proven expertise in O365 tenant-to-tenant migrations Strong More ❯

HPE, SIEM, LDAP/AD). Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills. Scripting experience for automation and monitoring (Bash, Python). Excellent technical documentation skills. Preferred Qualifications: Knowledge of high availability, load balancing, and mail queue management. Familiarity with email archiving, retention policies, and compliance frameworks. More ❯

HPE, SIEM, LDAP/AD). Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills. Scripting experience for automation and monitoring (Bash, Python). Excellent technical documentation skills. Preferred Qualifications: Knowledge of high availability, load balancing, and mail queue management. Familiarity with email archiving, retention policies, and compliance frameworks. More ❯

and project streams, helping to maintain and evolve the clients infrastructure, and enabling the migration or rollout of Windows 11 environments. The ideal candidate is comfortable in a complex, high-availability environment and has experience with modern infrastructure tooling and security practices. Key Responsibilities Manage infrastructure incidents and service requests under SLA Monitoring metrics, logs, and alerts to More ❯

bringing strong expertise across enterprise networking, routing, security, and modern datacentre technologies. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys solving complex problems, designing robust network solutions, and ensuring high availability across mission-critical environments. Key Responsibilities You will be responsible for the design, implementation, and troubleshooting of advanced network infrastructures, working across multi-vendor environments and contributing More ❯

storage solutions with compute and networking layers. . Ensure compatibility with containerized workloads and persistent storage requirements. . Performance & Optimization: . Conduct performance assessments and recommend improvements. . Implement high availability, redundancy, and disaster recovery strategies. . Compliance & Security: . Ensure storage configurations align with the security and regulatory standards. . Implement encryption, access controls, and data protection More ❯

Review and optimise database performance, indexing, and query efficiency Identify and resolve potential risks or vulnerabilities in the current setup Recommend and implement upgrades or patches where necessary Ensure high availability and disaster recovery configurations are in place Document findings and provide clear recommendations for long-term improvements Collaborate with UK-based stakeholders and offshore teams (Romania) Support More ❯

Database technologies. This would suit somebody that has a technical hands-on background that has progressed a tech lead role. The successful candidate will be responsible for the management, availability, and resilience of enterprise database platforms, including integration of new systems. You will also lead a team of specialists to ensure data services are reliable, secure, and optimised to … and robust systems ensuring future stability. Engagement via Umbrella Company Only; all taxes & NI deducted at source. General responsibilities Lead the BAU & operations of the enterprise database platforms. Ensure high availability, performance, and resilience of critical data services. Manage database lifecycle activities, including patching, upgrades, and End-of-Life planning. Develop and maintain standard operating procedures for database More ❯

of billing and pricing systems. Participate in rewrite and migration projects, ensuring seamless transitions and minimal disruption to existing systems. Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to mainframe applications, ensuring high availability and performance. More ❯

use of sniffers including Wireshark Ability to produce HLD and LLD documentation and map architectures in Visio Experience delivering multiple customer live implementations If you thrive in fast paced, high availability environments and can cut through complexity to deliver stable, secure networks, this will suit you well. Please apply with an up to date CV that clearly matches More ❯