Sword is a leading provider of business technology solutions within the Energy, Public and Finance Sectors, driving transformational change within our clients.  We use proven technology, specialist teams and domain expertise to build solid technical foundations across platforms, data, and business applications.  We have a passion for using technology to solve business problems, working in partnership with our clients to help in achieving their goals.  About the role: As the OT Infrastructure Engineer / Consultant, you will play a key role in the design, build, configuration and deployment of secure and resilient infrastructure supporting complex OT and industrial environments. This is a hands-on engineering and consultancy role working across Windows and Linux environments, VMware, physical and virtual server infrastructure and industrial technology. You will support solutions throughout the project lifecycle, from initial design and build through application integration,...

Sword is a leading provider of business technology solutions within the Energy, Public and Finance Sectors, driving transformational change within our clients.  We use proven technology, specialist teams and domain expertise to build solid technical foundations across platforms, data, and business applications.  We have a passion for using technology to solve business problems, working in partnership with our clients to help in achieving their goals.  About the role: As the Senior OT Infrastructure & Cyber Security Engineer, you will play a key role in the design, build, configuration and deployment of secure infrastructure supporting complex OT and industrial environments. This is a hands-on engineering role combining infrastructure, systems and cyber security expertise. You will work across Windows and Linux environments, physical and virtual infrastructure and industrial technology, supporting systems from initial design and build through integration, testing,...

Sword is a leading provider of business technology solutions within the Energy, Public and Finance Sectors, dedicated to driving transformational change for our clients. We leverage proven technology, specialist teams, and extensive domain expertise to create robust technical foundations across platforms, data, and business applications. Our mission is fueled by a passion for technology as a means to solve complex business problems and achieve our clients' objectives. About the role: Support customers to conduct in-depth discovery to understand current state. Develop comprehensive and customised hybrid infrastructure solutions that address client business needs, leveraging solutions such as on-premise, private cloud, and public cloud technologies. Develop detailed implementation plans and timelines, ensuring alignment with client expectations and project objectives. Manage the technical implementation of solutions, coordinating with internal and external resources to...

Sword is a leading provider of business technology solutions within the Energy, Public and Finance Sectors, dedicated to driving transformational change for our clients. We leverage proven technology, specialist teams, and extensive domain expertise to create robust technical foundations across platforms, data, and business applications. Our mission is fueled by a passion for technology as a means to solve complex business problems and achieve our clients' objectives. About the role: Support customers to conduct in-depth discovery to understand current state. Develop comprehensive and customised hybrid infrastructure solutions that address client business needs, leveraging solutions such as on-premise, private cloud, and public cloud technologies. Develop detailed implementation plans and timelines, ensuring alignment with client expectations and project objectives. Manage the technical implementation of solutions, coordinating with internal and external resources to...

Summary: Are you a hands-on Network Engineer who thrives on the open road rather than being chained to a desk? Do you love the satisfaction of physical deployments, complex problem-solving, and seeing the direct impact of your work? We are launching a major, high-priority infrastructure overhaul across our remote sites, and we need a skilled engineer to grab their tools, partner up, and lead the charge from the front lines. Contract Details: Duration: 12 months fixed term, with potential for extension. Hours: 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday. Location & Setup: This is a field-based role, covering our entire South East geographical area. You will be part of dynamic, collaborative teams of two. T he Mission: Dual-Project Deployment You won't just be maintaining the network; you will be actively transforming it. Working in a team of two, you will hit our various geographical sites to run two critical projects simultaneously: The NIS Project...

Sword is a leading provider of business technology solutions within the Energy, Public and Finance Sectors, driving transformational change within our clients.  We use proven technology, specialist teams and domain expertise to build solid technical foundations across platforms, data, and business applications.  We have a passion for using technology to solve business problems, working in partnership with our clients to help in achieving their goals.  About the role: As the OT Network Engineer / Consultant, you will play a key role in the design, implementation and delivery of secure and resilient network infrastructure across complex OT and industrial environments. You will work across industrial networking, network security and segmentation, supporting solutions from initial design and configuration through integration, testing, commissioning and deployment. This will include working with firewalls, switches, routers, industrial DMZs and secure connectivity across IT, OT...

Sword is a leading provider of business technology solutions within the Energy, Public and Finance Sectors, driving transformational change within our clients. We use proven technology, specialist teams and domain expertise to build solid technical foundations across platforms, data and business applications. We have a passion for using technology to solve business problems, working in partnership with our clients to help in achieving their goals. About the role: As the OT Network Engineer / Consultant, you will play a key role in the design, implementation and delivery of secure and resilient network infrastructure across complex OT and industrial environments. You will work across industrial networking, network security and segmentation, supporting solutions from initial design and configuration through integration, testing, commissioning and deployment. This will include working with firewalls, switches, routers, industrial DMZs and secure connectivity across IT, OT and...

Senior Network Design Engineer (Rail Communications) York (On-Site) Inside IR35 Contract Major UK Rail Infrastructure Programmes We are seeking a Senior Network Design Engineer to support the delivery of secure telecoms, operational technology and SCADA networks across major rail projects. You will help turn concepts and high-level designs into practical, deliverable solutions. This is a hands-on technical role, not a team leadership position. Key Responsibilities Design and review network architectures, IP addressing, subnetting, and configurations Deliver solutions for CCTV, Voice, SISS, SCADA and backbone communications networks . Develop secure operational data networks and cyber security solutions. Produce technical documentation and test specifications. Support integration, testing and onsite implementation activities. Gather client requirements and contribute to technical proposals. Ensure designs meet rail industry safety, security and quality...

Job Title: Senior Cloud Network Engineer Type: Full Time / 37.50 hours per week / Hybrid – HO is based in Northampton *You need to live within a reasonable commuting distance to the HO in Northampton – weekly attendance is expected Salary DOE from £55k per annum The closing date for this will be 9th September or until the right candidate is hired Purpose of the Role Design, implement, and support secure, scalable, and resilient cloud network solutions across Microsoft Azure and multi-cloud environments. Ensure optimal network performance, reliability, security, and governance through automation and best practice. Collaborate with cloud, infrastructure, and security teams to deliver and maintain high-performing cloud networking services. Drive continuous improvement through Infrastructure as Code (IaC), automation, and modern cloud networking technologies. What We Can Offer You: Flexible working and holiday entitlement Discounted childcare Retail,...

Location: Cheadle, United Kingdom Thales is a global technology leader with more than 83,000 employees on five continents. With over 7,500 people in the UK, operating across defence, space, aerospace, and digital security, we help build a future we can all trust. Thales supports the security and stability of our nation by providing extraordinary technology to our customers, as well as delivering social value to the UK with our products and services. Software DevOps Engineer – Maritime Mission Systems Location: Cheadle Thales is a global technology leader with more than 83,000 employees on five continents. With over 7,500 people in the UK, operating across defence, space, aerospace, and digital security, we help build a future we can all trust. Thales supports the security and stability of our nation by providing extraordinary technology to our customers, as well as delivering social value to the UK with our products and services. Shape the future of DevOps for...

Location: Remote UK, United Kingdom Thales is a global technology leader with more than 83,000 employees on five continents. With over 7,500 people in the UK, operating across defence, space, aerospace, and digital security, we help build a future we can all trust. Thales supports the security and stability of our nation by providing extraordinary technology to our customers, as well as delivering social value to the UK with our products and services. Location: Ebbw Vale, Reading, Crawley, Bristol, Templecombe, and Cheadle (any Thales office) Step into a role where your cyber expertise shapes national‑level resilience and the future of secure critical systems! What the role has to offer Enterprise-wide technical influence – … Own the Exercise and Training technical strategy, defining the product and services SCT offer to UK customers. Lead architecture design of OT Range capabilities, including identity, segmentation, continuous verification, and...

Senior Frontend Developer (React Native) 6 Month contract 40 hours per week Inside IR35 Hybrid 1 office day London Farringdon office address: 47-53 Charterhouse St, London, EC1M 6PB About the Role We are looking for a highly experienced Senior Frontend Engineer to join a fast-paced and innovative engineering environment, helping to build and scale next-generation digital products and customer experiences. This is an opportunity to work on complex, high-impact applications used by both customers and internal stakeholders, while influencing technical strategy and engineering best practices. As a senior member of the engineering team, you will take ownership of critical frontend systems, mentor engineers across multiple levels, and drive technical decisions that balance business value with long-term maintainability. Key Responsibilities Lead the planning and delivery of complex frontend projects, translating ambiguous requirements into clear technical...

We're hiring a Onsite IT Support Engineer( IT Support Center Analyst II) who thrives on solving technical challenges and creating seamless customer experiences. If you're passionate about helping people and love troubleshooting, this role offers the perfect blend of technical work and customer impact. As the Onsite IT Support Engineer , you are responsible for supporting Schneider Electric workplace and infrastructure equipment (including network related ones) physically on-location at Schneider Electric facilities including but not limited to. What will you do? Provide Desk Side support services to end users when incidents cannot be resolved remotely through the Service Desk Provide HW Break & Fix support services to end users when hardware incidents need a replacement of defective whole unit by an equivalent one Provide Hand & Eyes support to operate technical tasks requests on infrastructure equipment, and under control of the remote administration team...

Job Advert: Ops & Support Associate Analyst (Red Hat Linux) Our client, a leading player in the utilities sector, is seeking a talented and experienced Ops & Support Associate Analyst with expertise in Red Hat Linux. This is an exciting opportunity for a dedicated professional to join a dynamic team responsible for the support, availability, security, and reliability of critical infrastructure platforms. Position Overview: As an Ops & Support Associate Analyst, you will provide essential operational support across a large-scale enterprise Linux estate. The role is perfect for a hands-on Linux professional who excels in troubleshooting and is keen on ensuring the smooth operation of vital business services. Key Responsibilities: Act as a primary operational support resource for Red Hat Enterprise Linux platforms and associated services. Take ownership of incidents and service requests, driving them to resolution. Conduct detailed technical investigations and...

UK | Permanent & Contract | Various Locations Please note: This is not a current live vacancy. This is an opportunity to register your interest in future OT and Industrial Cyber Security opportunities with Sword. Your next OT opportunity could start here The world of Operational Technology is evolving quickly, and so are the projects we support. At Sword, we work with organisations operating complex, critical environments where technology, engineering and cyber security come together. As our work continues to grow, we're building a network of talented OT professionals who would like to hear from us about future opportunities. You might be actively considering your next move, open to the right contract, or simply interested in keeping in touch. Either way, we'd like to know more about you. Who we'd like to connect with We regularly recruit across a broad range of OT and industrial technology disciplines, including: OT / ICS Engineering OT...

Job Description: Job Purpose Intercontinental Exchange, Inc. (ICE) presents a unique opportunity to work on cutting-edge technology and business challenges in the financial sector.  The Engineer role within the ICE Network Engineering team provides leadership in network design, validation, deployment, maintenance and 24x7 operational support.   The successful candidate will work on further advancing one of the largest and global financial networks with a wide variety of critical services as well as help drive large scale office refreshes and migrations.  The successful candidate will be able to multitask in a dynamic team-based environment demonstrating strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities and the highest degree of professionalism.   Responsibilities Deploy, support and maintain mixed vendor network infrastructure Document and publish standards and designs Assist ICE staff with problem solving and escalation procedures Understand and follow operational...

Position: 3rd Line Engineer - MSP Exp Needed Location: Manchester ( Hybrid ) Salary: 50k About the role: We are looking for an experienced 3rd Line Engineer to join our technical support team, providing senior-level technical support across a managed client environment. You will act as a key technical escalation point for complex incidents, recurring problems and engineering-level changes. You will take ownership of advanced technical investigations through to resolution, drive Root Cause Analysis and Problem Management, and work closely with internal teams, customers and third-party vendors to deliver permanent solutions. A strong networking background is essential for this role . The successful candidate will have hands-on experience troubleshooting and supporting enterprise networks, including routing, switching, firewalls, VPNs, VLANs, DNS, DHCP and associated network technologies. You will also contribute to service improvement, automation, technical...

Senior DevOps Engineer Location: Cardiff (Hybrid - 50% Office / 50% Remote) Salary: Circa 70,000 to 90,000 + 10% bonus The Opportunity Are you a technically versatile problem-solver, passionate about cloud infrastructure and automation? We are seeking a Senior DevOps Engineer to join an enterprise scale cloud services provider in Cardiff. This is a fantastic opportunity for a senior / lead engineer to deepen their expertise in multi-cloud environments (Azure & AWS), Infrastructure as Code (IaC), and containerisation. You will also lead and mentor more junior engineers within a collaborative culture that prioritizes innovation-including early-stage projects in Generative AI. What You'll Bring Strong experience managing public cloud services across Azure or AWS at enterprise scale Terraform and IAC experience for infrastructure provisioning Experience leading and mentoring junior DevOps Engineers Technical leadership / responsibility for delivery Broad...

At Sword, we help power, secure and transform the organisations that keep the UK running. Supporting customers across Critical National Infrastructure, energy, public sector and enterprise markets, we combine deep industry expertise with leading technology services spanning managed services, cyber security, cloud, data, AI and digital transformation. Join Sword and you'll be part of a team solving complex challenges, delivering real-world impact and working alongside talented colleagues who care deeply about quality, collaboration and customer success. About the Role: As an Ansible Automation Architect, you will play a key role in the design and delivery of enterprise automation solutions, with a particular focus on Red Hat Ansible Automation Platform (AAP) and Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL). This is a hands-on architecture role where you will take solutions from requirements and design through to implementation, creating secure, scalable and resilient automation...

IT Support Engineer / Service Desk Analyst Join a supportive IT service environment where you’ll solve technical issues, keep colleagues productive and secure, manage IT assets and help new services transition smoothly into business-as-usual support. If you’ve also worked in the following roles, we’d also like to hear from you: IT Support Technician, Helpdesk Analyst, Technical Support Engineer, Technical Support Analyst, IT Technician, Desktop Support Engineer, 1st Line Support Engineer, 2nd Line Support Engineer, IT Support Analyst, Infrastructure Support Technician Benefits include a Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension with a 28.97% employer contribution, 28.5 days’ paid holiday plus UK public bank holidays and flexible working hours. This job is officially known within the organisation as a Local Systems Administrator   SALARY: £33,227 per annum + Benefits LOCATION: Birkenhead, Merseyside, North West England (100%...