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Job Title: Cyber Threat Hunting Lead - Use Case Factory/Monitoring Location: Hybrid - Reading (2 days/week onsite, travel expensed) Clearance: Active SC clearance required Contract Type: Inside IR35 Duration: 6 months Start Date: ASAP Overview: SR2 Consulting is supporting a strategically significant programme within the defence and national security domain and is looking for an experienced Cyber Threat Hunting Lead to drive proactive detection capability and threat visibility across a complex environment. This role will blend hands-on threat hunting , detection engineering leadership , and... more ->
We are working with a leading defence organisation who are seeking an experienced Principal Configuration Engineer/IT Asset Manager to join their team in Reading. This is a highly onsite, contract position within a complex, regulated environment, reporting directly into the Head of Service Management.Location: Reading (hybrid) Contract Role Sector: Defence/Aerospace.Valid SC Clearance is required. The Role The IT Asset Manager is responsible for managing and overseeing the full life cycle of IT assets across the organisation, including hardware, software, and configuration management.You will... more ->
Cyber Operations Management & Oversight Manager - SC Cleared We are seeking an experienced Cyber Operations Management & Oversight Manager to provide leadership, coordination and assurance across cyber operational activities in a secure, complex delivery environment. This role focuses on oversight rather than hands-on SOC execution , ensuring that cyber operations are effective, resilient and aligned with wider security, engineering and programme objectives. Key Responsibilities Provide management oversight of cyber operational activities, including monitoring, incident response and... more ->
Job Title: Platform Architect Design Manager Location: Hybrid - Reading (2 days/week onsite, travel expensed) Clearance: Active SC clearance required Contract Type: Inside IR35 Duration: 6 months Start Date: ASAP Overview: We're supporting a strategically critical programme within the defence and national security space and are seeking an experienced Platform Architect Design Manager to lead enterprise platform architecture across a secure, hybrid cloud environment. This is a key leadership role, overseeing platform design governance, technical assurance, and strategic alignment across... more ->
Cyber Incident Response Lead - Inside IR35 - SC Cleared The Cyber Incident Response Lead Specialist will take ownership of incident readiness and response across a highly secure defence programme. Operating in a classified environment, the role leads the technical and procedural response to cyber incidents, ensuring rapid containment, investigation, and recovery while maintaining compliance with defence security standards. This is a hands-on leadership role, bridging SOC operations, engineering teams, and senior security stakeholders. Key Responsibilities Lead cyber incident response... more ->
Network Automation Engineer (telecoms/network) Hybrid working (2-3 days in customer office in London) - working between Reading and London Permanent - 12-month fix term contract About the Role: We are looking for an Automation Platform Analyst to assist in the delivery and maintenance of network automation projects for one of the leading global defence companies. You will help implement automation workflows, manage integrations, and troubleshoot platform issues. Basic knowledge of network automation, Scripting, and CI/CD is required, with opportunities to learn tools like Itential Automation... more ->
Job Title: F5 Migration Engineer Job Type: Contract Length: 12 Months Our client is looking for an experienced F5 Migration Engineer to lead the design and delivery of complex F5 migration programmes, supporting the transition from Legacy platforms to modern platforms. Key Responsibilities Design and execute migration strategies from Viprion and iSeries to rSeries Lead vCMP guest migrations to r5800 platforms across LTM, AFM, and DNS Support workload transitions, including AFM to FortiGate and LTM to rSeries guests Manage and support migration activities across multiple delivery phases... more ->
We are looking for Product Owners from Telecom Domain for a 12 months fixed term contract. Location: Reading Hybrid (3 days a week onsite) Please apply only if you have done one the below work as part of your recent engagements Acted as Digital Twin PO - Worked as Telecom OSS Product Manager with strong expertise in Digital Twin technologies to lead the strategy, roadmap, and delivery of next generation virtual models that simulate, predict, and optimize end to end telecom network behavior. Worked on defining - defining and evolving capabilities for network modelling, topology... more ->
Harvey Nash are now inviting candidates to apply for the role of Senior SIEM Engineer, (Sentinel). Running until the end of March 2026 (could extend) Daily rate of £600 - £700 Inside of IR35 Some onsite work required at our clients Reading location Must have current Security Clearance You will be responsible for maintaining our clients SIEM platform. This includes onboarding log sources, developing analytic rules, creating automation for triage and remediation and integrating with other platforms at pace. Ideal experience: Proven hands-on SIEM Engineering background. Extensive experience... more ->
Role: Solution Architect - AIOP and Observability Location: Reading, UK Work Mode: Permanent & 12 Months FTC Contract JOB DESCRITION: Role Overview We are seeking a highly experienced Communications Architect with deep expertise across Intelligent Automation Platforms, Data & AI solutions, and Telecom OSS architecture & design. The ideal candidate will have over 15 years of relevant industry experience, driving strategic architecture, designing scalable communication frameworks, and enabling digital transformation within a modern telecom ecosystem. This role requires a strong blend of... more ->
Location: Reading (Hybrid - 50/50 onsite) Day Rate: £280 (Umbrella only) Contract Length: Until 11/09/2026 Security Clearance: SC Cleared or SC Eligible - Active SC strongly preferred About the Role We're looking for a highly collaborative and insight-driven Digital Workplace Experience Manager to champion the colleague technology experience across our Workplace Technology domains - including Endpoint, Productivity, Collaboration, Hardware, and Identity & Access Management (IDAM). What You'll DoUser Insight & Experience Measurement Lead surveys, polls, interviews, and feedback loops to... more ->
Vulnerability Management Lead - Inside IR35 - SC Cleared The Vulnerability Management Lead Specialist will drive the identification, prioritisation and remediation of cyber vulnerabilities across a secure defence technology estate. The role focuses on operational delivery, working closely with SOC, engineering and risk teams to reduce exposure across complex, high-assurance systems. Key Responsibilities Lead vulnerability management activities across classified environments Own vulnerability scanning, analysis and remediation tracking processes Prioritise vulnerabilities based on risk, threat... more ->
Harvey Nash is now inviting candidates to apply for the role of Oracle HCM Functional Lead, this is a contract running until March 2026. Daily rate of £550 - 648 a day Inside of IR35 Hybrid working - Reading Please submit your CV if you have the following experience: Strong functional knowledge of Oracle Fusion HCM, covering Core HR, Payroll, Absence Mgmt, Time & Labour. Experience of moving from eBusiness Suite to Oracle Cloud Full life cycle experience of Oracle HCM Cloud implementations from design, build, test through to deployment Experience in Data Migration from both EBS and from other... more ->
Power Platform Developer Our client based in Reading is looking to recruit an experienced Power Platform Developer to join ASAP. The position will be fully remote working with occasional visit's to their office in Reading. To be considered for the role you must have the following essential skills & experience: Key Skills & Experience Whilst not a pre-requisite, knowledge and experience in the financial services industries would be advantageous. Previous experience as a process automation developer or in a similar role with a minimum of 2 years' experience. Proven hands-on experience in... more ->
Senior Sentinel SIEM Engineer Reading or Havant - Hybrid working Inside IR35 Contract £650 - £700/day Lorien's Utilities client are currently recruiting for a Security Cleared Senior Sentinel SIEM Engineer to join on an inside IR35 contract basis. As the Security Information & Event Monitoring (SIEM) Engineer, you are responsible for maintaining the SIEM platform. This includes onboarding log sources, developing analytic rules, creating automation for triage and remediation, and integrating with other Information Technology and other platforms at pace. You will Develop the security monitoring... more ->
Job Title: Migration Architect (F5/Network Security) Job Type: Contract Length: 12 Months Our client is looking for an experienced Migration Architect to lead the design and delivery of complex F5 migration programmes, supporting the transition from Legacy platforms to modern rSeries architecture. Key Responsibilities Design and execute migration strategies from Viprion and iSeries to rSeries Lead vCMP guest migrations to r5800 platforms across LTM, AFM, and DNS Support workload transitions, including AFM to FortiGate and LTM to rSeries guests Manage and support migration activities across... more ->
Description The job title is a SC Cleared Solutions Architect or strong Design Engineer, with two openings. It is a contractor role for an initial six months, expected to extend. The role requires SC clearance, with DESNZ clearance being a plus but not expected initially Skills: Design Solution architecture Security network security Architecture Experience with security design and implementations. Capability to work independently and as part of a team. Proficiency in developing and executing network-related method statements. Responsibilities: Design and implement comprehensive network... more ->
£240 + VAT per day 6-month Contract (Inside IR35) - Umbrella only Reading, Berkshire UK (Hybrid) Your new company We are a nationally recognised public sector organisation with a proud history of transforming lives through education, innovation and community support. As we modernise our digital and data landscape, we are placing far greater emphasis on the quality, structure and reliability of our information. With multiple CRM platforms and complex data flows underpinning our services, we are strengthening our operational data capability to ensure our systems remain accurate, well-governed... more ->
SC Cleared SIEM/EDR Engineer Contract - Hybrid Reading (3 days onsite) - Immediate Start We need a Cyber Security engineer with strong SIEM experience to join a high priority, long term rolling cyber programme (major global consultancy, household name end client) and we need an experienced SIEM Engineer to start as soon as possible, but we can wait for notice periods given the long term nature of this project. Key highlights: Rolling contract for 12 months, with budget already committed Hybrid working, 3 days per week on site in the Reading area, 2 working from home Modern Cyber Security... more ->
Job Title: User Experience Engagement Lead Location: Reading (hybrid) Salary/Rate: £519 per day inside IR35 Start Date: 23/02/2026 Job Type: Initial contract until 11/09/2026 CANDIDATES MUST BE EITHER SC ELIGIBLE OR HOLD AN ACTIVE SC CLEARANCE Introduction We have an exciting opportunity now available with one of our sector-leading consultancy clients! They are currently looking for a skilled User Experience Engagement Lead to join their team in Reading on a hybrid basis. Job Responsibilities The User Experience Engagement Lead is responsible for understanding, measuring, and improving the... more ->