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Document Name Position Description
Document Number QMF207
Job Title Group IT Manager
Department IT
Reports to Chief Financial Officer (CFO)
Employment Status Full-time x Part-time Temporary Trainee
Hours worked 40 hours per week Pay period Monthly
Date Reviewed October 2024 Reviewed by LJM
Purpose of position: This is a standalone IT role to ensure a robust and high performing IT infrastructure is in place, to support the delivery of business objectives and ensure maximum efficiency. The IT Manager will be responsible for implementing the IT strategy across the Group and ensuring the correct processes and structure is in place.
Reports to: Chief Financial Officer (CFO)
Skills/Attributes required: • Hands-on approach and a versatile IT skill set, ready for strategic planning and daily operations
• The ability to communicate effectively with stakeholders, including senior management, to provide updates and recommendations
• Problem-Solving: Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
Education/Experience required: • Extensive experience in system management and IT leadership roles
• Technical expertise in IT infrastructure and systems administration, with proficiency in networking and security
• Excellent ERP support experience • Proficiency in User Support, including Office 365, SharePoint
and Teams
Certificate/License required: N/A
Primary Responsibilities: • Identify, develop and implement IT strategies and improvement opportunities that align with the company's goals and objectives
• Identify gaps in IT across the Group and implement processes to overcome these
• Manage and monitor controlled access to the company's network and associated systems
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• Evaluate potential IT investments and identify areas of organisational growth
• Roll out training and educate employees across the Group on system use
• Manage user’s rights on local infrastructure & access control • Deliver comprehensive 1st, 2nd, and 3rd line support to
internal users on business systems • Ensure robust cybersecurity measures are in place to
safeguard the business against potential threats • Responsible for ensuring the ERP system is fit for purpose
and meets internal stakeholder requirements • Accountable for facilitating software and hardware upgrades,
ensuring they are delivered successfully and within budgetary limits
• Work with other departments as and when necessary to support with the implementation of automation
• Manage the IT and telecoms budgets • Liaise with third party IT support provider to ensure the
Group is receiving the best service • Be the point of escalation for all technical issues • Set up IT equipment and systems for new team members and
ensure new employees have a detailed IT induction • Resolve other day to day issues as and when they arise
Performance Objectives: • Ensure the IT infrastructure is reliable and robust
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs):
TBC
This Job Description forms part of the contract of employment of the person appointed to this post. It reflects
the position at the present time only, and may be changed at the discretion of the management. As a general
term of employment the Company may affect any necessary changes in job content, or may require the post
holder to undertake other duties, at any location in the Company, provided that such changes are appropriate
to the employee's remuneration and status.
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Solution Architect - Bristol - Hybrid - Up to £80,000 p/a
A private SaaS provider serving the financial services sector is looking for an experienced Solution Architect to take ownership of architecture across its core platform. This is a strategic and delivery-focused role, ideal for a current Solution Architect who wants to lead cross-functional teams, influence technical direction, and deliver real impact at platform level.
You’ll work closely with product and engineering leadership to define solutions that balance scalability, maintainability, and delivery efficiency — within a cloud-native, Azure-first ecosystem.
The Role
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Act as the architectural authority across core platform services, data flows, and client-facing features.
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Lead solution design and technical decision-making on product roadmap initiatives.
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Own architectural consistency across multiple delivery teams, with a focus on quality, performance, and resilience.
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Set standards for engineering practices, system decomposition, and service boundaries.
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Guide the platform engineering function to deliver foundational improvements aligned with architectural goals.
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Collaborate across product, DevOps, QA, and engineering to ensure high-quality delivery.
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Mentor engineers and promote a culture of technical excellence and strategic thinking.
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Evaluate emerging technologies and patterns, providing clear rationale for adoption or avoidance.
What You’ll Bring
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Strong track record in solution architecture roles within complex, software-driven environments.
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Deep knowledge of .NET Core / .NET 6+, C#, and modern backend architectures.
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Expertise in Azure services including App Services, Service Bus, Key Vault, Cosmos DB.
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Extensive experience designing and delivering APIs, microservices, and event-driven systems.
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Skilled in architectural best practices such as domain-driven design, CQRS, and distributed systems thinking.
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Strong understanding of CI/CD, containerisation, and cloud-native infrastructure.
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Familiarity with frontend architecture (Angular or similar) and its integration with backend services.
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Solid grounding in data architecture, both SQL and NoSQL; experience with data warehousing and ADF is advantageous.
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Comfortable leading architecture across multiple teams in a fast-moving Agile delivery environment.
What’s on Offer
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High-trust, flexible working environment (hybrid)
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25 days holiday + bank holidays + birthday and long service leave
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Optional holiday purchase scheme
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Enhanced pension contributions
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Private healthcare, life assurance (4x), dental plan
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Cycle to work scheme and employee wellbeing initiatives
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Team events, socials, and lifestyle perks
Job Title Identity & Access Management (IAM) Specialist
Department
Cyber Resilience Team
Reports to Cyber Resilience Manager
Grade
Grade 5
Purpose & Overview The Identity & Access Management (IAM) Specialist in Wales & West Utilities (WWU)’s Cyber Resilience Team is responsible for designing, implementing and managing robust IAM strategies and solutions to safeguard WWU's information assets.
The role involves ensuring secure and efficient access to resources, mitigating insider threats and enhancing overall cyber resilience.
Reporting to the Cyber Resilience Manager, this role is instrumental in maintaining a secure and efficient access control environment within WWU. By implementing IAM strategies, ensuring compliance with policies and managing access to resources effectively, this role significantly contributes to WWU's cyber resilience.
Strong collaboration across the business (e.g. IT, HR) is essential for success in this role.
Key Responsibilities Develop and implement a comprehensive IAM strategy aligned with WWU’s Cyber Security Strategy.
Design IAM architectures that support secure and efficient access controls across the business.
Establish and enforce access governance policies and procedures.
Conduct periodic access reviews and certifications to ensure compliance with security policies and regulatory requirements.
Design and implement processes for the entire identity lifecycle, including joiners, movers and leavers (JML).
Collaborate with HR and IT teams to automate and streamline identity provisioning and de-provisioning.
Implement and manage SSO solutions to enhance user experience and security across the business.
Deploy and oversee MFA mechanisms to strengthen authentication controls.
Implement and manage PAM solutions to control and monitor privileged access.
Enforce least privilege principles for privileged accounts and conduct regular audits.
Regularly review and update role assignments to reflect changes to WWU’s active directory.
Integrate IAM solutions with other cyber security and IT systems, such as identity sources, directories and applications.
Collaborate with the appropriate IT teams to ensure seamless user experiences across different systems.
Develop and enhance IAM-related incident response plans to address potential security incidents.
Collaborate with the incident response team to investigate and remediate IAM-related incidents.
Ensure IAM practices comply with relevant regulations, industry standards and internal policies.
Support internal and external audits related to IAM controls.
Technical Skills Significant experience in a similar role, ideally some of which has been spent in a CNI environment.
Qualifications Essential: Proven experience in IAM or related roles. In-depth knowledge of IAM principles, technologies, and best
practices. Familiarity with IAM frameworks and standards. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Desired: Bachelor's or Master's degree in Cyber Security, Information
Technology or related field. tbc Other relevant cyber security certifications
Additional Information Vetting
Job Title Incident Response Analyst
Department
Cyber Resilience Team
Reports to Cyber Threat Intelligence Expert
Grade
Grade 5
Purpose & Overview This position plays a crucial part in enhancing WWU's cyber
resilience by providing actionable insights, informing decision-
making, and proactively contributing to mitigating potential
threats.
The Incident Response Analyst collaborates with various
teams, both internal and external, to ensure a comprehensive
understanding of the threat landscape and WWU’s response to
any incidents.
Often working within the security operations centre (SOC), the primary responsibility of an incident responder is to rapidly investigate and document cybersecurity incidents within an organization.
Once a possible incident has been identified, the incident responder is tasked to investigate events and mitigate potential impact.
As a member of the CSIRT, the incident responder works closely with the enterprise’s security organization to categorize and classify attack methods and intended payloads in support of an effort to build protection for further similar incidents.
Key Responsibilities Monitor and analyse network traffic, system logs, and other data sources to identify potential security incidents.
Investigate alerts and suspicious activity to determine if an incident has occurred.
Contain affected systems and networks to prevent the incident from spreading.
Implement temporary measures to mitigate the impact of the incident.
Work with other teams, such as IT and security operations, to develop and implement a containment strategy.
Analyse incident data to determine the root cause of the incident and identify recommendations for improvement.
Document and report incidents to the incident response team and other relevant stakeholders.
Develop and implement security plans, policies, and training to prepare the organization to respond efficiently and effectively to cyber threats.
Technical Skills Experience in a similar role, ideally some of which has been spent in a CNI environment.
Qualifications Essential: Proven experience operating in a SOC or a related cyber
security role. In-depth knowledge of cyber threats, threat intelligence
frameworks and cyber security best practice. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. GIAC Certified Incident Handler
Desirable: Bachelor’s or master’s degree in cyber security or related field. Other relevant cyber security certifications
Additional Information Vetting
Senior Project Manager (Contract)
Start Date – 28th April 2025
End Date – 31st January 2026
Project Location – London, UK
Delivery Location – Remote and UK (hybrid - mostly meetings and workshops)
Rate - £600/day Inside IR35
Primary Skills: Project Management
Required Experience – Candidates should have experience in the telecommunications industry or, at a minimum, experience working on projects involving large virtualized infrastructure platforms. Deployment experience is also essential. Requires great project management skills, used to work under pressure, availability to do some activities onsite, mostly meetings/workshops.
Scope of the delivery: My client are looking for a Senior Project Manager to assist with designing a new IT Cloud Platform for their Telecom customer. Alongside this, the successful PM will be responsible for the deliery of multiple kubernetes cluster. Later in the year the PM will support the customer with a technical cloud-based platform migration.
For more information please contact Mimi on 02920375599 and mmansfield@cpsgroupuk.com.
Quality Engineering Automation Lead
Permanent | Hybrid | South Wales
£80,000 + Bonus + Excellent Benefits
CPS Group is excited to partner with a leading global insurance firm, ranked in the top 10 worldwide, as they expand their technology team. We’re seeking a Quality Engineering Automation Lead to spearhead automation strategy, develop robust testing frameworks, and champion best practices across the engineering function. This role offers a blend of technical leadership and hands-on delivery—perfect for someone passionate about quality, innovation, and team development.
Tech Stack & Experience:
- Automation Tools: Proficient with Katalon (certified preferred), Selenium, Appium, Cucumber, TestNG, JUnit
- Languages: Skilled in Python, Groovy, Java, JavaScript
- API Testing: Experienced with REST Assured, SOAP, Web APIs
- DevOps & CI/CD: Strong knowledge of Jenkins, Azure DevOps, Git, Maven
- Testing Approaches: BDD, continuous testing, performance testing (JMeter)
- Cloud: Familiar with Azure integration services
- Experience: 10+ years in automation, large-scale frameworks, Agile/DevOps teams
Key Responsibilities:
- Design and maintain robust automation frameworks for UI, API, and performance testing
- Embed automated testing in CI/CD pipelines for fast, reliable delivery
- Promote automation practices across teams and lead adoption
- Mentor engineers on tools, techniques, and best practices
- Define and report on test coverage and quality metrics
- Troubleshoot and optimize failing or inefficient test suites
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to shape automation strategy
If you’re ready to lead innovation in test automation and make a real impact, we’d love to hear from you.
Contact: Matt Jacob - CPS Group UK