Network Engineer
Permanent – Hybrid
Greater Manchester
Join a high‑performing technology function responsible for the resilience, performance, and evolution of critical network services across a fast‑moving, multi‑site organisation. As a Network Engineer, you’ll play a key role in designing and delivering network‑focused projects, optimising complex, high‑availability environments, and supporting day‑to‑day operational activities that keep the business running smoothly.
This is a collaborative team with a supportive, close‑knit culture — a place where people enjoy working together, share knowledge openly, and step in to help one another when challenges arise. Everyone has a voice, and contributions are both encouraged and valued, whether resolving a major incident, shaping technical decisions, or improving best‑practice.
Key Responsibilities
• Ensure the availability and stability of core infrastructure and network services.
• Diagnose, troubleshoot, and escalate across a broad range of networking products and hardware.
• Identify performance bottlenecks in complex network environments and drive optimisation activities.
• Produce clear procedural documentation for all end‑users.
• Handle escalated customer or business issues at the appropriate technical level.
• Campion collaboration in the support & resolution of complex technical and business challenges.
• Collaborate with analysts, engineers, and project teams to share insight, develop ideas, and contribute to delivery.
Skills & Experience Required
• Strong knowledge of enterprise‑grade network hardware, specifically Cisco switches, routers, and firewalls (Catalyst, Nexus, ISR, ASR, ASA).
• Deep knowledge of Palo Alto firewalls, with demonstrable maintenance & deployment experience.
• Hands‑on experience with Cisco IOS, VLANs, EIGRP, OSPF, BGP.
• Experience with modern wireless solutions (ideally Meraki).
• Familiarity with WAN point‑to‑point links and MPLS.
• Familiarity with VPN; SSL & IPSEC.
• Exposure to Monitoring systems like SolarWinds or Zabbix and understanding of Zero Trust environments.
Key Information
Visa sponsorship is not available at this time.
Hybrid working requires candidates to live within a reasonable commuting distance.
Rewards & Benefits
• Competitive salary aligned with experience
• 28 days annual leave, plus bank hols, plus volunteer days
• Pension & life assurance options
• Training & Development Academy
• Enhanced policies for Maternity, Paternity, Adoption
• Opportunities for flexible working
• A range of opt-in-options, such as Private Medical, Dental etc
• A range of life-style and high-street discount options
Keyword Terminology
Networking Engineer, Networking Specialist, Networking, Cisco, Palo Alto, Firewalls, Routing & Switching, Catalyst, Nexus, ISR, ASR, ASA, OSPF, BGP, EIGRP, High‑Availability, Meraki, MPLS, WAN, VPN, SSL, IPSEC, Infrastructure, Troubleshooting, Operational Support, CCNA, CCNP, CCIE
Full Stack Engineer (GoLang / TypeScript / JavaScript)
Permanent – Hybrid
Greater Manchester
Join a leading digital‑first organisation undergoing a major transformation of its core products and platforms. As a Full-Stack Engineer, you will play a key role in modernising complex legacy systems, reshaping established on‑premise solutions into scalable, cloud‑native services and driving next-gen services.
This is an opportunity to work within a collaborative, high‑performing engineering function that values autonomy, rapid iteration, and technical excellence. You’ll help deliver the next generation of workflow technologies used across a broad and diverse customer base — all while embracing modern engineering practices and emerging tooling.
Key Responsibilities
• Design, build, and maintain highly scalable workflow services — at the core of the platform is a sophisticated workflow engine that drives customer operations.
• Develop cloud‑native, API‑driven solutions using modern architectures and patterns.
• Contribute to predictable, iterative delivery cycles.
• Support the evolution of on‑prem components into fully cloud‑optimised services using contemporary deployment methods.
• Ensure solutions are testable, maintainable, and instrumented for performance, reliability, and supportability.
Skills & Experience Required
• A passion for automation and building services easy to test, monitor, maintain.
• Strong working knowledge of TypeScript / JavaScript and professional experience with containerisation technologies (e.g., Docker).
• In-depth understanding of a Go (GoLang) and how to apply it in real‑world systems.
• Familiarity with emerging engineering tools, ie Cursor, Copilot, Warp, or similar productivity enhancers.
• Experience with at least one major cloud provider and awareness of the trade‑offs of their native services.
• Excellent communication skills within cross‑functional teams.
• A fast‑paced, iterative mindset, working with CI/CD, automation, & modern DevOps .
• A “build it, run it” ethos — ensuring services are operationally robust, observable, and ready for real‑world workloads.
• A commitment to continuous improvement and knowledge‑sharing.
Key Information
Rewards & Benefits
• Competitive salary aligned with experience
• 25 days annual leave (rising with service) with the option to buy or sell
• Enhanced pension & life assurance
Keyword Terminology
Cloud Engineering, FullStack Engineering, GO, TypeScript, JavaScript, GoLang, API‑First, Cloud‑Native, DevOps, CI/CD, Automation, Containerisation, Microservices, Observability, Platform Engineering, Agile Delivery, Software Modernisation, Developer Tooling, Cloud Transformation.
Infrastructure HSM Analyst
Permanent - Hybrid
Northwich, Macclesfield, Knutsford, Altrincham, Warrington, Wilmslow
Join our global client’s specialist Information Security function, playing a role in maintaining the integrity, availability, and governance of core security services across critical infrastructure environments. With a focus on Cryptography & Key Management, you will work directly with enterprise‑grade Hardware Security Modules (HSMs) and lead key‑management processes supporting secure operations across multiple platforms.
This is an opportunity to make meaningful impact while expanding your knowledge within a highly secure, process‑driven team, choosing to follow an Infrastructure and/or development career path where accuracy, compliance, and technical depth are essential.
The tasks of an Analyst will include:
• Configure, administer, and maintain HSM devices, including secure onsite activities and lifecycle management.
• Generate, distribute, store, recover, rotate, and retire cryptographic keys.
• Maintain detailed documentation, device catalogues, and cryptographic records.
• Support the scheduling, coordination, and delivery of key‑management services across globally distributed platforms.
• Contribute to the development of Infrastructure automation routines.
• Contribute to incident, problem, and change management activities.
• Produce operational reports, risk statements, and compliance evidence as part of ongoing governance requirements.
• Develop, and implement procedures, processes, and control improvements.
• Own and deliver cryptographic components of projects, ensuring technical requirements are met and securely integrated.
To progress as a successful Analyst, you will require:
• InfoSec experience with understanding of cryptography and key‑management.
• Hands‑on experience with HSM configuration, installation and support.
• Understanding of certificate management, authentication technologies, and controlled cryptographic processes.
• Familiarity with ITIL.
• Understanding of Unix / Windows environments used within secure infrastructure.
• Understanding of scripting with Python, Go-Lang or similar
• Strong documentation skills for procedures, runbooks, and audit deliverables.
• Knowledge of risk, governance, compliance, and data‑protection principles; relevant certifications are advantageous.
**The hands-on Cryptography experience, particularly of Hardware Security Module (HSM) and associated Key Management is significant, however candidates with some recent exposure and a broader background in ITIL, Incident Response, Change Management AND a genuine demonstrable desire to progress a career in Cryptography, will be considered. Please highlight your rational in your application.
Rewards & Benefits
• Starting salary, circa £40-45k Basic + Bonus (£4-5k) + On-call (£3-£6k)
• Comprehensive benefits package.
• Opportunities for professional development and career progression.
• Either focus Crypto Infrastructure or Crypto Development
• Access to continuous learning and certification programmes.
Keyword terminology
Information Security, Infrastructure Security, Hardware Security, Cryptography, Cryptography Engineer, HSM, Hardware Security Module, Key Management, Encryption, PKI, Certificate Management, Secure Key Handling, Cryptographic Operations, Security Engineer, Risk & Controls, Governance, Compliance, Secure Infrastructure, Key Lifecycle Management, Unix, Windows, SharePoint, Confluence, Jira, Certified Encryption Specialist, Certified Professional in Cryptography Fundamentals, Entrust Professional Services, Professional Certificate in Cryptography, ECES, CEH, GIAC Information Security Fundamentals, Thales payShield, FIPS-140-3, Common Criteria, Luna, Entrust, nShield, Cloud HSM, SafeNet.
Hardware Security Modules (HSMs) Analyst
Permanent - Hybrid
Northwich, Macclesfield, Knutsford, Altrincham, Warrington, Wilmslow
Join our global client’s specialist Information Security function, playing a vital role in maintaining the integrity, availability, and governance of core security services across critical environments. As a Cryptography & Key Management analyst, you will work directly with enterprise‑grade Hardware Security Modules (HSMs) and lead key‑management processes supporting secure operations across multiple platforms. This is an opportunity to make meaningful impact while expanding your knowledge within a highly secure, process‑driven team where accuracy, compliance, and technical depth are essential.
The tasks of a Cryptography Analyst will include:
• Configure, administer, and maintain HSM devices, including secure onsite activities and lifecycle management.
• Generate, distribute, store, recover, rotate, and retire cryptographic keys in line with security procedures.
• Maintain detailed documentation, audit trails, device catalogues, and operational records for cryptographic environments.
• Support the scheduling, coordination, and delivery of key‑management services across globally distributed platforms. (including some on-call duties)
• Contribute to incident, problem, and change management activities, ensuring timely resolution and effective root‑cause identification.
• Produce operational reports, risk statements, and compliance evidence as part of ongoing governance requirements.
• Develop, refine, and implement procedures, operational processes, and control improvements.
• Deliver cryptographic components of projects, ensuring technical requirements are met and securely integrated.
To progress as a successful Cryptography Analyst, you will require:
• Information Security experience to include understanding of cryptography and enterprise key‑management operations.
• Current, hands‑on expertise in HSM configuration, installation, support, and secure component handling.
• Understanding of certificate management, authentication technologies, and controlled cryptographic processes.
• Familiarity with operational frameworks such as ITIL.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence/collaborate across teams.
• Understanding of Unix / Windows environments used within secure infrastructure.
• Strong documentation skills for procedures, runbooks, and audit deliverables.
• Knowledge of risk, governance, compliance, and data‑protection principles; relevant certifications are advantageous.
**The hands on Cryptography experience, particularly of Hardware Security Module (HSM) and associated Key Management is central to success in this role, however candidates with some recent exposure and a broader background in ITIL, Incident Response, Change Management AND a genuine demonstrable desire to progress a career in Cryptography, will be considered. Please highlight your rational in your application.
Rewards & Benefits
• Competitive salary, circa £40-45k Basic + Bonus + Pension.
• Comprehensive benefits package.
• Opportunities for professional development and career progression.
• Access to continuous learning and certification programmes.
Keyword terminology
Information Security, Cryptography Analyst, Cryptography Engineer, HSM, Hardware Security Module, Key Management, Encryption Engineer, PKI, Certificate Management, Secure Key Handling, Cryptographic Operations, Security Engineer, Risk & Controls, Governance, Compliance, Secure Infrastructure, Key Lifecycle Management, Unix, Windows, SharePoint, Confluence, Jira, Certified Encryption Specialist, Certified Professional in Cryptography Fundamentals, Entrust Professional Services, Professional Certificate in Cryptography, ECES, CEH, GIAC Information Security Fundamentals, FIPS-140-3, Common Criteria, Luna, Entrust, nShield, Cloud HSM, SafeNet.
PHP Laravel Software Engineer
Permanent
Manchester Centre
Hybrid – after initial engagement, circa 3 or 4 days WFH
Join our exciting client in building innovative software solutions that solve complex challenges at scale. As a Software Engineer, you will collaborate across teams, and play a key role in shaping future products. This is an opportunity to make impact in a fast-growing, ambitious company where innovation and continuous improvement are part of everyday life.
The tasks of a Software Engineer will include:
• Design, develop, and deliver high-quality solutions that power core platforms.
• Build tools and systems processing large volumes of data quickly and reliably.
• Champion best practices in programming, testing, and architecture—leading by example and mentoring others.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with designers, product owners, and engineers to define requirements and deliver elegant solutions.
• Continuously improve platform performance and scalability while driving innovation across our technology stack.
• Share knowledge and foster a culture of learning and technical excellence within the team.
To progress as a successful Software Engineer you will require:
• Strong, current commercial experience in PHP and Laravel.
• Proficiency with Vue.js or similar modern frontend frameworks.
• Hands-on experience with AWS and/or GCP cloud services.
• To be an advocate for Agile methodologies, TDD, and OOP principles.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills with a passion for empowering teams.
Rewards & Benefits
• Competitive salary: £40,000–£60,000 (flexible for exceptional candidates).
• Hybrid working: 3 or 4 days WFH plus flexible hours.
• Extensive holidays, holiday allowance and holiday purchase scheme.
• Your own L&D budget for your career development.
• Enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption leave.
• A broad range of bespoke staff benefits and allowances
Keywords
Software Developer, Software Engineer, PHP, Laravel, Vue.js, AWS, GCP, Agile, TDD, OOP, Cloud, CI/CD, Software Development.
Generative AI Engineer
Permanent
Manchester
Join our client in influencing the future of enterprise AI. As a Senior or Lead Engineer, you’ll drive innovation by building and deploying cutting-edge Generative AI applications that empower thousands daily. This is your opportunity to contribute to the leadership of a team who influence AI strategy and deliver solutions that transform efficiency at scale.
Duties of the Gen AI Engineer will include:
• Architect, develop, and deploy high-impact GenAI applications into production.
• Evaluate and optimize Large Language Models (LLMs) for performance and accuracy.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate AI solutions seamlessly.
• Champion best practices in prompt engineering and model evaluation.
• Mentor and grow engineering talent, fostering a culture of excellence and continuous improvement.
• Stay ahead of emerging AI trends, helping shaping the organization’s AI roadmap.
To be successful in progressing with the Gen AI Engineer, your experience must include:
• A proven expertise in Python development of AI-driven applications.
• Hands-on experience with LLMs and prompt optimization.
• Strong knowledge of AWS services (Bedrock, Lambda, S3, Lex, CloudWatch).
• Ability to lead and inspire teams, with excellent communication skills.
• Familiarity with DevOps practices (CI/CD pipelines, GitLab Runners, Jenkins)
• Familiarity with Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, CloudFormation).
• Experience with containerization (Docker) and deployments to ECS/EKS.
• Ideally career experience to include regulated environments, data engineering concepts, and security best practices.
Rewards & Benefits
• Competitive salary and performance-based bonus.
• Flexible hybrid working model.
• Comprehensive benefits package including pension, health coverage, and wellness programs.
• Continuous learning opportunities: certifications, AI training, and leadership development.
• A culture that values innovation, collaboration, and diversity.
Keywords Generative AI Engineer, AI Solutions Engineer, AI Application Engineer, Machine Learning Engineer, LLM, Python, AWS Bedrock, Prompt Engineering, DevOps, CI/CD, Terraform, Docker, AI Strategy, Machine Learning, Large Language Models.
