Data Analyst – Identity & Access – Active Directory

Rate: £500 – £550 Inside IR35 (Total to umbrella)

Location: London (Three days a week on site)

Duration: 6 – 12 months

We’re looking for two Data Analysts to join our clients Identity & Access team. Your role will be to make sure identity data is accurate, consistent and easy to report on across systems such as MyHR, One Identity, Active Directory and Entra ID.

You’ll help us understand how data flows across these platforms, improve data quality and support the rollout of identity changes across multiple domains.

What You’ll Do

• Review identity data from end to end to make sure it’s accurate and complete.
• Identify any extra fields needed to support dynamic content mapping.
• Work with teams to understand data needs for employees and contractors
• Maintain and update PowerBI dashboards and database reports.
• Monitor data quality, spot issues early and recommend improvements.
• Document your findings and processes clearly.
• Provide engineering teams with data insights to help fix identity issues.

What You’ll Need

• Experience as a Data Analyst, ideally in identity & access or HR data.
• Strong PowerBI skills.
• Solid SQL skills and experience with large datasets.
• Understanding of data flows between HR systems, identity platforms and directory services.
• Great attention to detail and strong problem-solving skills.
• Ability to communicate clearly with both technical and non-technical teams.
• Experience with Microsoft Graph and working with APIs.

Nice to Have

• Knowledge of identity & access management.
• Experience working across multiple domains in a large organisation.
• Awareness of data governance and compliance standards.

Reasonable Adjustments:

Respect and equality are core values to us. We are proud of the diverse and inclusive community we have built, and we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and perspectives. Our success is driven by our people, united by the spirit of partnership to deliver the best resourcing solutions for our clients.

If you need any help or adjustments during the recruitment process for any reason, please let us know when you apply or talk to the recruiters directly so we can support you.

Technical Delivery Manager – SC Cleared (Contract)
Location: Hybrid / London
Contract: 3 Months initially
Clearance: Active SC clearance required

Ready to take ownership of complex technical delivery in a fast-paced, secure environment? We’re looking for a seasoned Technical Delivery Manager who can drive outcomes, unite engineering teams, and keep delivery on track across multiple workstreams.

What you’ll do:

• Lead end-to-end delivery across technical squads, ensuring milestones are hit and risks stay low

• Coordinate engineers, architects, and product teams to keep delivery smooth and predictable

• Translate technical detail into clear plans, roadmaps, and stakeholder updates

• Unblock teams, manage dependencies, and ensure technical decisions support long-term strategy

• Own delivery governance in a high-trust, security-focused environment

What you’ll bring:

• Proven experience delivering complex technology projects

• Strong understanding of cloud, APIs, integration, or enterprise platforms

• Confident stakeholder management across business and engineering

• A calm, structured delivery approach in high-pressure settings

• Active SC clearance – essential

If you’re a hands-on delivery leader who thrives in secure government or defence environments, we’d love to hear from you.

Reasonable Adjustments:

Respect and equality are core values to us. We are proud of the diverse and inclusive community we have built, and we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and perspectives. Our success is driven by our people, united by the spirit of partnership to deliver the best resourcing solutions for our clients.

If you need any help or adjustments during the recruitment process for any reason, please let us know when you apply or talk to the recruiters directly so we can support you.

Technical Business Analyst – SC Cleared

Location: Hybrid, London
Contract: 3 months initially
Daily rate: Circa £400 per day, Inside IR35

Are you a sharp, technical Business Analyst with a passion for data, cloud, and problem-solving? We’re looking for someone who can translate complex requirements into clear, actionable solutions.

What you’ll be doing

• Collaborating with stakeholders to capture, validate, and translate business and technical requirements.

• Using SQL to analyse datasets, identify trends, validate assumptions, and support data-driven decisions.

• Working with AWS-based data platforms (e.g., S3, Redshift, Lambda, Glue) to support discovery, design and solution shaping.

• Mapping current and future-state processes, identifying gaps, inefficiencies, and opportunities for automation.

• Working with data, engineering, and security teams to ensure solutions meet privacy, governance, and compliance standards.

• Leading or supporting Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIAs) for new products, systems, or data integrations.

• Creating clear artefacts: user stories, acceptance criteria, process maps, data flow diagrams, technical documentation, and impact assessments.

• Supporting delivery teams with backlog refinement, prioritisation, and alignment to business outcomes.

What we’re looking for

• Strong experience as a Technical BA in data-driven or cloud-heavy environments.

• Hands-on SQL skills for querying, profiling, and analysing data.

• Practical exposure to AWS services (e.g., S3, Redshift, EC2, Lambda, RDS, Glue).

• Experience with data governance, information security, or privacy workflows.

• Knowledge of or direct involvement in Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIAs).

• Ability to communicate complex technical concepts clearly and confidently.

• Background working with Agile teams (Scrum/Kanban).

• Excellent stakeholder management and documentation skills.

Nice to have

• Knowledge of ETL/ELT pipelines or data warehousing concepts.

• Familiarity with data modelling or BI tools.

• Experience working with cross-functional cloud or platform teams.

• Understanding of UK GDPR and broader data protection regulations.

Reasonable Adjustments:

Respect and equality are core values to us. We are proud of the diverse and inclusive community we have built, and we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and perspectives. Our success is driven by our people, united by the spirit of partnership to deliver the best resourcing solutions for our clients.

If you need any help or adjustments during the recruitment process for any reason, please let us know when you apply or talk to the recruiters directly so we can support you.

Senior Infrastructure Engineer

Stevenage or Newport

£500-£600/day Inside IR-35

Active SC required

6 month contract – January start

Sanderson Government and Defence are supporting a long standing consultancy client of ours in their search for a Senior Infrastructure Engineer with an on-prem windows bias to start in the new year.

Essential Skills & Experience

• Demonstrated expertise in engineering on-premises infrastructure within secure enterprise environments
• In-depth knowledge of Windows Server (2016, 2019, 2022), Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, and Group Policy
• Hands-on experience with virtualisation technologies such as Hyper-V and VMware
• Proficient in PowerShell scripting and infrastructure automation practices
• Solid understanding of Defence or government-level security standards and compliance frameworks
• Strong troubleshooting capabilities and well-developed documentation skills

Desirable Skills

• Previous involvement in Defence, Aerospace, or Government sector projects
• Relevant certifications such as Microsoft Certified: Windows Server Hybrid Administrator, CompTIA Security+, or equivalent
• Experience with backup and disaster recovery solutions (e.g., Veeam, DPM)
• Familiarity with Zero Trust security models and secure enclave architectures

Reasonable Adjustments:

Respect and equality are core values to us. We are proud of the diverse and inclusive community we have built, and we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and perspectives. Our success is driven by our people, united by the spirit of partnership to deliver the best resourcing solutions for our clients.

If you need any help or adjustments during the recruitment process for any reason, please let us know when you apply or talk to the recruiters directly so we can support you.

Service Support Lead
Hybrid working – 3 days on site
£500 – £750 per day (umbrella engagement)

Our client, an industry leading national business, is looking to hire a contractor with a background in Service Support / Service Delivery / Service Management.

Emphasis will be on Service Design and Colleague Experience and the need to build service support wrap and ensure proper landing of initiatives.

The successful candidate will have the ability and experience to focus on colleague experience and understanding service impact.

Any experience within a start-up, or the beginning of a post transitional service environment would be beneficial.

General experience required: –

• Experience working within a EUC or Desktop type environment in a fast paced and large organisation.
• Extensive collaboration with infrastructure teams and department heads to deliver a unified service.
• Experienced in setting up & shaping support models.
• Must be used to working within an ITIL environment and understand Incident Management.
• Setting up and negotiating OLAs and SLAs.

Engagement via Umbrella Company Only; all taxes & NI deducted at source.

Reasonable Adjustments:

Respect and equality are core values to us. We are proud of the diverse and inclusive community we have built, and we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and perspectives. Our success is driven by our people, united by the spirit of partnership to deliver the best resourcing solutions for our clients.

If you need any help or adjustments during the recruitment process for any reason, please let us know when you apply or talk to the recruiters directly so we can support you.

Reasonable Adjustments:

Respect and equality are core values to us. We are proud of the diverse and inclusive community we have built, and we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and perspectives. Our success is driven by our people, united by the spirit of partnership to deliver the best resourcing solutions for our clients.

If you need any help or adjustments during the recruitment process for any reason, please let us know when you apply or talk to the recruiters directly so we can support you.

Role: Automation Test Engineer
Location: Leeds or Manchester (1 day on-site per week)
Duration: 12 months
Pay: max £360 per day inside IR35

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain automated test frameworks and suites

• Work closely with developers, analysts, and DevOps engineers to embed testing early in the delivery lifecycle

• Contribute to CI/CD pipelines and continuous quality practices

• Perform non-functional testing, including performance, security, and accessibility

• Support ongoing improvements to testing processes, tooling, and standards

Skills & Experience Required

• Strong hands-on experience in Java or JavaScript

• Proven background in automation testing

• Solid understanding of shift-left principles and working within CI/CD environments

• Knowledge of non-functional testing practices such as performance, security, and accessibility testing

Reasonable Adjustments:

Respect and equality are core values to us. We are proud of the diverse and inclusive community we have built, and we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and perspectives. Our success is driven by our people, united by the spirit of partnership to deliver the best resourcing solutions for our clients.

If you need any help or adjustments during the recruitment process for any reason, please let us know when you apply or talk to the recruiters directly so we can support you.

Data Engineer- Azure

£500-£525 pd via Umbrella

Birmingham- 1-2 days per week in the office

Leading business is looking to bring in a Data Engineer to develop, maintain, and operate data-ingestion routines across the estate to create a single, trusted data source that supports a data-driven culture.

Role:

• Design and implement scalable, secure data-processing pipelines using Azure Data Factory, Azure Synapse, and other Azure services.
• Manage and optimize data storage solutions, including Azure Data Lake Storage and Azure SQL Data Warehouse.
• Develop and maintain data models and overall data architecture to enable advanced analytics and business-intelligence reporting.
• Ensure data quality and consistency through robust cleaning, transformation, and integration processes.
• Monitor, diagnose, and resolve data-related issues within the Azure environment to ensure high availability and optimal performance.

Skills/experience:

• Proven Data Engineering experience with proficient SQL skills
• Experience of designing and implementing data solutions on Azure utilising Azure Blob Storage, Azure Data Lake Storage, Azure SQL Database and Azure Synapse Analytics
• Experience using Azure Data Lake
• Experience developing pipelines, analytics platforms and / or data warehouses
• Good understanding of DevOps pipelines, CI/CD, and version control (Git).
• Proven experience supporting data pipelines and ETL processes in production.
• Working knowledge of Agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban).
• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills.

Reasonable Adjustments:

Respect and equality are core values to us. We are proud of the diverse and inclusive community we have built, and we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and perspectives. Our success is driven by our people, united by the spirit of partnership to deliver the best resourcing solutions for our clients.

If you need any help or adjustments during the recruitment process for any reason, please let us know when you apply or talk to the recruiters directly so we can support you.

Data Modeller/ Data Architect – Source to Target- Fully Remote
£600- £650 pd via Umbrella

Global leading business is looking for a Data Modeller to carry out database design and data modelling.

Responsibilities:

• Create source to target mapping
• Physical Data Modelling (physical rather than conceptual as the target architecture is already well defined)
• Documentation (e.g documenting the agreed way the data will be formatted)
• Work closely with the business and systems SME’s to understand what they want to achieve from the data
• Suggest Data Quality rules
• Contribute to the optimisation of data storage, retrieval, and processing.

Experience/Skills:

• Data Architect with extensive Data Modelling experience
• Proven Data Warehouse/Kimball experience
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Ideally you would have worked in a Consumer facing sector
• Strong SQL skills and understanding of database management systems.

#datadesigner #dataarchitect #datamodelling #physicalmodels #datamapping #kimball #systems #applications #SQL#dwh

Please apply below or get in touch for more details- sian.dean@sandersonplc.com

Reasonable Adjustments:

Respect and equality are core values to us. We are proud of the diverse and inclusive community we have built, and we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and perspectives. Our success is driven by our people, united by the spirit of partnership to deliver the best resourcing solutions for our clients.

If you need any help or adjustments during the recruitment process for any reason, please let us know when you apply or talk to the recruiters directly so we can support you.

Device Vulnerability Governance & Lead
Hybrid working – 3 days on site
£500 – £750 per day (umbrella engagement)

Our client, a market leading national business, is looking to hire a contractor to consult Device Management and Security Vulnerability.

The is based on predominantly Microsoft Windows EUC technologies to assess vulnerability risk and application dependencies.

Working in a governance role, the successful candidate will address vulnerabilities on endpoints, especially those caused by applications not owned by a specific dept, team or individual. Also, the need to engage with third parties where applications owned by external companies are a potential risk.

A understanding of the detail of vulnerability remediation is also required e.g. Patching, Intune endpoint management.

Part of the project will be to analyse vulnerability data to identify root causes and develop solutions.

Knowledge and experience of security management tools highly beneficial e.g. Qualys, Defender.

Engagement via Umbrella Company Only; all taxes & NI deducted at source.

Reasonable Adjustments:

Respect and equality are core values to us. We are proud of the diverse and inclusive community we have built, and we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and perspectives. Our success is driven by our people, united by the spirit of partnership to deliver the best resourcing solutions for our clients.

If you need any help or adjustments during the recruitment process for any reason, please let us know when you apply or talk to the recruiters directly so we can support you.