5 results for Lead Engineer in Newbury, West Berkshire

IT Systems Lead

London, London
remote
Permanent
70000 - 90000 GBP / Yearly
IT Systems Lead - London - Hybrid £70,000 - £90,000 (dependent on experience) + Equity & BenefitsHelp Build Europe's Hypersonic CapabilityThis organisation is redefining what's possible in European defence technology, delivering speed, resilience, and technological independence at a pace that sets a new standard. Operating as a small, elite, and highly capable team, it focuses on solving complex, high-impact problems quickly and effectively.They are seeking an IT Systems Lead to take ownership of core IT infrastructure and operations within a talent-dense environment where every individual has a direct impact. This is not a predefined or siloed position, it is an opportunity for a high-calibre operator to shape, build, and run IT systems from the ground up, with the autonomy to define best practice and standards.The successful candidate will play a critical role in ensuring secure, reliable, and scalable IT operations, directly contributing to the organisation's mission and Europe's broader technological independence.The RoleThe IT Systems Lead will:<ul><li>Own the Microsoft environment end-to-end, including Entra ID, Windows endpoints, Intune/Autopilot (or GPO where appropriate), and core Microsoft server services</li><li>Build and operate IT infrastructure for a UK-based engineering workshop from the ground up, including secure network access, device provisioning, and endpoint compliance</li><li>Define and implement a hardened baseline across all endpoints, including MFA enforcement, least-privilege access, patching strategies, encryption, and standardised security policies</li><li>Act as the on-site IT authority, diagnosing and resolving issues quickly, documenting outcomes, and implementing preventative measures</li><li>Partner closely with international IT teams (including Linux/Kubernetes environments) to ensure consistent identity, access, and security controls across regions</li><li>Oversight and delivery of a new UK office move</li><li>Maintain high operational standards through clear documentation, asset management, streamlined workflows, and responsive user support</li></ul>Candidate ProfileThe ideal candidate will bring:<ul><li>Proven experience owning and operating Microsoft environments in real-world settings (Entra ID, Windows endpoint management, Intune/GPO, and core server infrastructure)</li><li>A security-first mindset, with strong understanding of access control, system hardening, and auditability</li><li>The ability to operate autonomously with sound judgement, particularly in environments where they may be the sole on-site IT lead</li><li>A practical, solutions-focused approach, prioritising root cause resolution, prevention, and long-term system integrity</li><li>Experience working in fast-paced, high-performance environments where uptime, security, and delivery speed are critical</li><li>Curiosity and willingness to collaborate across technology stacks, particularly with Linux and Kubernetes-based systems</li></ul>Security ClearanceDue to the nature of the work, applicants must be British citizens (or dual nationals with British citizenship) and eligible for UK Security Clearance (SC), with the potential requirement for Developed Vetting (DV).What's on Offer<ul><li>The opportunity to contribute directly to one of Europe's most consequential defence and technology challenges</li><li>High ownership and autonomy, with full responsibility for shaping IT systems and standards</li><li>Close collaboration with leading experts across engineering, operations, and defence</li><li>A fast-paced environment where ideas are implemented quickly and outcomes matter</li><li>A culture built on clarity, integrity, and excellence, supporting individuals who take initiative and operate with accountability</li><li>Competitive compensation and meaningful equity aligned to impact and responsibility</li></ul> Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.<img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/amFtZXMud2lsbHNvbi43MTA2NS4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
2026-04-30T15:26:23Z

AWS Engineer

Portsmouth, Hampshire
remote
Permanent
65000 - 75000 GBP / Yearly
Robert Half has partnered with a scale up business in Portsmouth to recruit for an AWS Engineer to join a fast growing team. This is a permanent role paying up to £75,000 (DOE). This is predominantly a remote role but would require candidates who have a driving license and can get to the data centre as necessary.You will be responsible for helping the business optimise their AWS environment through continuous improvement and automation, supporting the business to scale up their infrastructure services to align with business growth. This is ideal for an experienced Cloud Engineer with AWS experience looking for autonomy to shape and build their own AWS environment. Key Responsibilities: <ul><li>Deliver best practice within the AWS environment </li><li>Manage and maintain a hybrid environment of AWS, Azure and on-premise platforms </li><li>Design and implement security protocols</li><li>Lead on AWS related projects to optimise infrastructure </li><li>AWS systems administration</li></ul>About You: <ul><li>Proven experience in cloud engineering - AWS</li><li>Strong understanding in Docker container and networking principles </li><li>Good understanding of on-premise and hybrid environments</li><li>Previous experience in AWS cloud migration </li></ul>Paying up to £75,000 with a remote first culture. Please note the successful candidate needs to have a driving license and can drive to Portsmouth when needed. Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.<img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/Um94eS5MYXcuMjQ2NjQuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
2026-03-26T12:13:48Z

Principle IT Security Specialist

City of London, London
remote
Permanent
80000 - 105000 GBP / Yearly
Principle IT Security Specialist - London - Hybrid Working £80,000 - £105,000 (dependent on experience) + Equity & BenefitsHelp Build Europe's Hypersonic CapabilityThis organisation is redefining what's possible in European defence technology, delivering speed, resilience, and technological independence at a pace that sets a new standard. Operating as a small, elite, and highly capable team, it focuses on solving complex, high-impact problems quickly and effectively.They are seeking an Lead IT Security Specialist to join a talent-dense environment where every individual plays a critical role in shaping both technical direction and organisational capability. This is not a predefined role, it is an opportunity for a high-calibre security professional to take ownership of core security functions, with scope to evolve the position based on their strengths and expertise.The successful candidate will play a key role in strengthening security posture through SIEM ownership, incident response, and system hardening, directly contributing to Europe's technological sovereignty.The RoleThe IT Security Specialist will:<ul><li>Design, build, and operate a centralised SIEM platform to aggregate and analyse security logs across infrastructure, networks, and applications</li><li>Own security log analysis, vulnerability management, and incident investigation, including defining baselines and developing alerting rules for critical events</li><li>Lead incident response efforts, using log correlation and analysis to investigate and resolve security issues quickly and effectively</li><li>Define and implement system and application hardening standards, ensuring strong, consistent security configurations across environments</li><li>Act as an on-call responder for security incidents, taking full ownership from detection through to resolution and post-incident improvement</li><li>Collaborate with Information Security and leadership teams to ensure compliance with relevant standards and frameworks (e.g. Cyber Essentials, ISO 27001, DEF STAN, Grundschutz)</li><li>Develop and maintain clear documentation covering SIEM architecture, security controls, incident response procedures, and audit requirements</li></ul>Candidate ProfileThe ideal candidate will bring:<ul><li>Hands-on experience deploying and operating SIEM solutions (e.g. ELK Stack, OpenSearch, Wazuh, Microsoft Defender), with proven incident investigation experience in production environments</li><li>Strong expertise in Linux and Windows system hardening, with familiarity across frameworks such as CIS Benchmarks or STIGs</li><li>Scripting capability for automation, log parsing, and alerting rule development</li><li>Experience working within compliance-driven or regulated environments</li><li>A strong security mindset, with a focus on access control, threat detection, and auditability</li><li>The ability to balance robust security controls with operational efficiency</li><li>High levels of autonomy and sound judgement, with the ability to manage incidents end-to-end</li><li>A pragmatic, delivery-focused approach, prioritising effective security outcomes over theoretical perfection</li></ul>Security ClearanceDue to the nature of the work, applicants must be British citizens (or dual nationals with British citizenship) and eligible for UK Security Clearance (SC), with the potential requirement for Developed Vetting (DV).What's on Offer<ul><li>The opportunity to work on one of Europe's most critical and high-impact defence challenges</li><li>A high-autonomy environment with full ownership of key security capabilities</li><li>Collaboration with leading experts across engineering, operations, and defence</li><li>A fast-paced setting where ideas are implemented quickly and security improvements have immediate impact</li><li>A culture built on clarity, integrity, and excellence, supporting individuals who take initiative and operate with accountability</li><li>Competitive compensation and meaningful equity aligned to impact and responsibility</li></ul> Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.<img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/amFtZXMud2lsbHNvbi4yNTExNy4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
2026-04-30T15:19:43Z

Full Stack Engineer (React, TypeScript, AWS)

St. Albans, Hertfordshire
remote
Permanent
- GBP / Yearly
Full Stack Engineer (React, TypeScript, AWS) - Growing Company! Perm Role OnlyHybrid Working: 2 days in the office and 3 days from homeLocation: North West London / Hertfordshire (near Watford) A growing firm is hiring a Full-Stack Engineer to join a small, high-impact team building modern, scalable web applications. This is a hands-on, greenfield role with full ownership from idea to production, working closely with the business to deliver tools that make a real impact.What you'll do<ul style="direction: ltr; unicode-bidi: embed; margin-top: 0in; margin-bottom: 0in;" type="disc"><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;">Build full-stack applications using React, TypeScript, and AWS</li><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;">Own projects end-to-end</li><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;">Work directly with stakeholders to deliver solutions</li><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;">Develop intuitive frontends and scalable backend services</li></ul>What you'll need<ul type="disc" style="direction: ltr; unicode-bidi: embed; margin-top: 0in; margin-bottom: 0in;"><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;">3+ years' experience building web applications</li><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;">Strong React and TypeScript (full-stack)</li><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;">Experience with Node.js and SQL/PostgreSQL</li><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;">Exposure to AWS, Docker, and CI/CD</li><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;">Comfortable working autonomously</li></ul>Why join<ul style="direction: ltr; unicode-bidi: embed; margin-top: 0in; margin-bottom: 0in;" type="disc"><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;">Greenfield development</li><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;">Small team with real ownership</li><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;">Modern tech stack</li><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;">Strong transport links, parking, and Thameslink access into Central London</li></ul> 2 stage process and fast turnaroundExcellent Benefits (25 days holidays, Healthcare, Pension, Training allowance and including a bonus) Robert Half Limited is in partnership with this client.Important Note:This is a UK based role, Applicants must have full rights to work in the UK. We are unable to consider fully remote, B2B or B2C contractors. APPLY NOW!!!Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.<img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/dG9ueS5rb3lyYXR0eS42MTEzNy4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
2026-05-01T05:55:40Z

AI Consultant - Billings Operations

Berkshire, Berkshire
remote
Temporary
400 - 500 GBP / Daily
🚀 AI Consultant - Contracts & Billing Operations (Interim/Contract) 📍 Fully Remote (must be UK or Czech resident) Occasional travel to Czech office 💼 Finance Transformation | AI | SaaS ⏱ Contract Opportunity 3-6 months £400-500.00 per day We're partnering with a high-growth, global SaaS organisation to appoint an AI Consultant to transform their Contracts & Billing operations through intelligent automation, data-driven insights, and advanced AI tooling. This is a high-impact role reporting directly to the VP of Finance, focused on improving billing accuracy, first-time-right invoicing, and operational efficiency across international finance hubs. 💡 The Opportunity You'll take ownership of designing and implementing AI-led metrics and reporting frameworks across Contracts & Billing, using tools such as Microsoft Copilot, Claude, NetSuite and Salesforce. 🔍 Key Responsibilities Build and own Contracts & Billing KPI frameworks, focused on billing accuracy and first-time-right invoicing Use AI tools (Copilot, Claude, native AI in NetSuite/Salesforce) to query data and generate actionable insights Analyse billing trends, disputes, re-bills, and revenue leakage Deep-dive into Salesforce case/ticket data (volumes, ageing, root causes) Translate insights into clear action plans and partner with Finance, IT, and Commercial teams Develop repeatable AI-driven workflows for reporting and anomaly detection Support monthly KPI reporting to senior leadership Drive a culture of continuous improvement and AI adoption across global teams 🎯 What We're Looking For Proven experience applying AI in a Finance / SaaS / Order-to-Cash environment Strong hands-on experience with NetSuite and Salesforce Experience using LLMs (e.g. Claude) to build prompts, workflows, or agents for reporting/analysis Track record of improving billing accuracy, invoicing quality, or O2C performance Strong analytical mindset with the ability to turn data into commercial insights and actions Experience working with global or shared service teams Advanced Excel skills (SQL / Power BI a plus) 📈 What Success Looks Like Improved billing accuracy and first-time-right invoicing rates Reduction in billing disputes, credit notes, and rework Faster, AI-driven reporting cycles and insight generation Clear, trusted KPI frameworks adopted by leadership Enhanced performance across international billing teams If you're an AI-driven finance professional who enjoys solving complex operational challenges and driving tangible results, this is a standout opportunity. 📩 Apply now or message me directly for a confidential discussion.Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.<img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/UGV0ZS5SaWNoYXJkcy45NDgyMC4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
2026-05-08T10:50:18Z