EUC/Digital Workplace Technology Consultant and Team Manager, M365, Hybrid

Digital Workplace Technology Consultant required for a leading financial serviced company based in London.

You will manage essential technologies, including Desktop, M365, Azure, identity management, email hygiene, SharePoint storage, MS Teams / telephony services and overall Cloud infrastructure security.

Hybrid working – 2 days per week on site.

Limited company engagement is permitted; IR35 determination is the responsibility of the Limited company providing services prior to commencement.

General responsibilities: –

• Manage backlog of items and prioritizing agile sprints
• Prioritizing and allocating tasks and owning BAU work items
• Managing risks and working towards resolution and remediation of risk
• Work on strategic roadmap deliverables including requests arriving from the business via small change enhancements e.g. M365 add-ons, device rollouts, email enhancements
• Maintaining stability of AV technologies

Skills and experience required: –

• Experience delivering infrastructure services (within Financial Services preferred)
• Enterprise technologies used in an Azure Data Centre e.g. M365, End user and AV environments
• ITIL
• Able to technically manage a team of engineers and manage own and others workload
• M365 Technical expertise – Office/OneDrive/Teams/Sharepoint integration
• M365 management portal, conditional access and licence management
• Active Directory and Azure AD (Entra) management
• Skills working with cloud infrastructure (AWS or Azure)
• Understanding of Data networking
• Knowledge of firewall requirements
• Windows 11 Laptop management, SCCM, Intune, Autopilot
• Provision of email services, and email routing technologies (eg M365 Exchange Online/Hybrid Exchange)
• Mail protection e.g. Mimecast
• Security and Threat management in an enterprise environment (eg Defender for Endpoint, Vulnerability reporting and remediation)

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.

Tools, Automation, Middleware & Patching Operations Manager
Hybrid working
£550-£850 per day (umbrella engagement)

Our client, an industry leading national business, is looking to hire a contractor to Team lead/manage a team specialising in Automation, Middleware & Patching.

Firstly, as the operations Leader, you will be responsible for managing enterprise IT operations tooling, middleware platforms, automation solutions and patching compliance.

Secondly, from a future development perspective, you will also have the technical foresight to design reliable and robust systems ensuring future stability.

You will lead a team of specialists to ensure operational tools and automation frameworks are effectively deployed, maintained and optimised, while driving efficiencies and ensuring secure, compliant infrastructure.

This role requires a background and strong expertise in enterprise toolsets, automation technologies and patch management processes.

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

General responsibilities

• Lead operations of enterprise tooling platforms including SCCM, Scorch, BMC, Ansible and MuleSoft.
• Define and deliver patching strategies ensuring maximum infrastructure security and compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Oversee middleware operations.
• Drive automation initiatives thus reducing manual effort to improve service delivery efficiency.
• Collaborate with database and storage teams to integrate tools and automation into core operations.
• Develop and maintain standard operating procedures for tooling, middleware and patching.
• Ensure consistent monitoring, reporting and compliance dashboards are in up to date and in-place for patching and tooling.
• Work with security and governance teams to align patching schedules with vulnerability management requirements.
• Provide operational reporting for Stakeholders, including compliance metrics.
• Manage vendor relationships and licensing agreements for tooling and middleware platforms.

Required Skills & Experience

• Proven experience managing enterprise operations tooling, middleware and patch management.
• Strong expertise with SCCM, Scorch, BMC, Ansible and MuleSoft platforms.
• Demonstrated experience in patch management, vulnerability remediation and compliance reporting.
• Hands-on knowledge of automation frameworks and orchestration platforms.
• ITIL

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.

Currently entering a period of business change and modernisation, this leading employer is looking to add to its team with the appointment of several Linux Engineer. This organisation has recently signed off on a number of projects to bring its IT systems in line with its exacting standards as well as drive forward to market leading standards. This role is critical in that success.

The role will also be responsible for Installation or removal of hardware and/or software, using supplied installation instructions and tools; following agreed standards, including those for electrical work. The role will also involve investigating potential and actual service problems and recommending solutions.

The ideal candidate will have knowledge and experience in some of the following:

• Experience with Linux server and workstation
• Familiarity with public cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud
• Experience with containerisation and Kubernetes
• Experience with automation tools (Terraform, Ansible, PowerShell, or Python)
• Must be DV Cleared or Eligible for DV clearance

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 Desk, Desktop Support Engineer, Remote

Reporting to the Service Desk Manager, the 1st Tier Support Engineer (DEsktop Support, Service Desk) will play a key role in providing technical support to clients.

The position is primarily focused on Service desk/desktop support and Microsoft application admin. and support.

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

General responsibilities:

• Provide 1^st and 2^nd line technical support via phone, email, remote app. and deskside.
• Troubleshoot and resolve hardware, software and network issues.
• Escalate complex issues to 2/3 tier support or vendor.
• Maintain accurate records of all customer interactions in the ticketing system.
• Ensure high levels of customer satisfaction through timely and effective problem resolution.

Essential Skills/ Qualities:

• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.
• Strong time management skills.
• Knowledge of Windows operating systems, Win 10/11, O365.

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.

Linux System Administrator

Salary to £60,000 + up to £10,000 in additional bonuses

Must be eligible for a high level of UK Government Clearance

Cheltenham location

Sanderson Government and Defence are working with one of the world largest technology companies in their UK Secure Government division.

They are looking for a Linux System Administrator who holds or is eligible for a high level of UK Government Clearance and who has a genuine interest in the sector.

Tech wise, on top of the basic Linux System Administrator skillset they are looking for at least some of the following:

• Ansible
• AWS Cloud
• Bash
• Python

Once you have the appropriate level of clearance you will be based in Cheltenham, however while you wait for this clearance you are able to work flexibly. Therefore we are open to people looking to relocate, as this will allow you plenty of time to move closer to site.

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.

Tools, Automation, Middleware & Patching Ops Manager
Hybrid working
£550-£850 per day (umbrella engagement)

Our client, an industry leading national business, is looking to hire a contractor to Team lead/manage a team specialising in Automation, Middleware & Patching.

Firstly, as the operations Leader, you will be responsible for managing enterprise IT operations tooling, middleware platforms, automation solutions and patching compliance.

Secondly, from a future development perspective, you will also have the technical foresight to design reliable and robust systems ensuring future stability.

You will lead a team of specialists to ensure operational tools and automation frameworks are effectively deployed, maintained and optimised, while driving efficiencies and ensuring secure, compliant infrastructure.

This role requires a background and strong expertise in enterprise toolsets, automation technologies and patch management processes.

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

General responsibilities

• Lead operations of enterprise tooling platforms including SCCM, Scorch, BMC, Ansible and MuleSoft.
• Define and deliver patching strategies ensuring maximum infrastructure security and compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Oversee middleware operations.
• Drive automation initiatives thus reducing manual effort to improve service delivery efficiency.
• Collaborate with database and storage teams to integrate tools and automation into core operations.
• Develop and maintain standard operating procedures for tooling, middleware and patching.
• Ensure consistent monitoring, reporting and compliance dashboards are in up to date and in-place for patching and tooling.
• Work with security and governance teams to align patching schedules with vulnerability management requirements.
• Provide operational reporting for Stakeholders, including compliance metrics.
• Manage vendor relationships and licensing agreements for tooling and middleware platforms.

Required Skills & Experience

• Proven experience managing enterprise operations tooling, middleware and patch management.
• Strong expertise with SCCM, Scorch, BMC, Ansible and MuleSoft platforms.
• Demonstrated experience in patch management, vulnerability remediation and compliance reporting.
• Hands-on knowledge of automation frameworks and orchestration platforms.
• ITIL

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.

Cloud Application Developer

£50,000-£65,000 + £15,000 (once clearance in place)

eDV role – not required to start

London, Manchester or Cheltenham

Sanderson Government and Defence are supporting a commercial supplier to government in their search for a Cloud Application Developer to work out of either Manchester or Cheltenham. This client, aside from offering a very strong package, offer an excellent development programme, with a real willingness to support both financially and otherwise.

Tech wise, we have requirement for both Java and Python backend languages, and cloud experience would also be very helpful indeed. AWS is by far the most prevalent, but we will look at individuals with transferable experience in this area.

We need individuals who are eligible for a high level of security clearance, which will be explained in further detail in the initial screening call.

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.

EUC Applications Analyst – 3-Month Contract (Hybrid)
Duration: 3 months (with possible extension)
Hybrid working model – 2 days in

Our client, a leading financial services organisation, is seeking an experienced Applications Analyst to support a major Application Rationalisation project. This role will focus on reviewing, rationalising, and streamlining End User Controls (EUC) applications across the business.

This assignment is ideal for a Technical Analyst with strong Excel and data analysis skills, and experience managing application portfolios, who can coordinate between technical and business teams to deliver clear recommendations.

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

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the end-to-end process of rationalising EUC applications, including identifying unused, outdated, or duplicate applications.

• Maintain and update a centralised Excel tracker of applications.

• Analyse survey responses and data to provide recommendations on application retention, remediation, or retirement.

• Coordinate with stakeholders across IT, Risk, and Business teams to drive the review process.

• Prepare reports and present findings to senior stakeholders and the steering group.

• Support planning, scheduling, and tracking of tasks to ensure project milestones are met.

Key Skills & Experience:

• Strong Microsoft Excel skills (pivot tables, lookups, reporting).

• Proven analytical and data interpretation skills.

• Strong organisational and coordination abilities with attention to detail.

• Confident communicator, able to engage with stakeholders across different teams.

• Understanding of software applications, licensing, and asset management processes (desirable).

• Experience with Asset Management tools (advantageous).

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.

Database, Backup & Storage Operations Manager
Hybrid working – 3 days on site
Umbrella engagement

Our client, a leading and successful national business, is looking to hire a contract run a technical team specialising in Database, Backup and Storage technologies. This would suit somebody that has a technical hands-on background, but has progressed to a manager, or department head.

The successful candidate will be responsible for the management, availability, and resilience of enterprise database platforms, storage systems, and backup/recovery services.

You will also lead a team of specialists to ensure data services are reliable, secure, and optimised to meet business needs. This role requires deep technical expertise in enterprise databases and storage technologies, coupled with strong operational leadership and risk management skills.

You will also have the technical foresight to design reliable and robust systems ensuring future stability.

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

General responsibilities

• Lead the BAU & operations of the enterprise database, backup and storage platforms.
• Ensure high availability, performance, and resilience of critical data services.
• Oversee enterprise backup and recovery processes, ensuring compliance with RPO and RTO targets.
• Manage database lifecycle activities, including patching, upgrades, and End-of-Life planning.
• Develop and maintain standard operating procedures for data, backup, and storage operations.
• Collaborate with application teams to ensure databases and storage solutions meet performance and capacity requirements.
• Drive automation and standardisation of database, backup, and storage processes.
• Manage incident, request, and problem resolution for database and storage-related issues.
• Conduct root cause analysis of recurring failures and implement corrective actions.
• Provide operational reporting, including capacity trends, backup success rates, and incident metrics.
• Support disaster recovery planning, testing, and execution for data platforms.
• Manage vendor relationships
• Ensure compliance with security and audit requirements.

Required Skills & Experience

• Proven experience in operations leadership
• Technical knowledge of Dabases, storage and backup technologies in an enterprise environment.
• ITIL service management
• In-depth understanding of resilience, data protection and business continuity.

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: VCF / NSX Consultant
Remote (with Travel to Derby on occasion )
Rate: £500-£600 per day
Duration: 3-6 months
Status: Outside IR35
Clearance: SC Cleared & Sole UK National

We’re currently supporting a high-profile programme, the roles require strong expertise in VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF) and NSX technologies

Required skills (minimum 4)

• Out-of-the-box VCF 9 design
• VCF 5.2 design & deployment
• Identity & Access Management
• Developer Ready Infrastructure
• PAIF Ready Infrastructure
• Intelligence Logging & Analytics
• Intelligence Operations
• Intelligence Networks Visibility
• VCF 9 deployment and configuration
• NSX deployment
• SDN routing & switching
• Multi-site federation
• Microsegmentation & east-west firewalling
• Continuous delivery

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.