• Test Agent
• Bristol, Avon (Hybrid-Working)
• Up to £35,000 per year
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, Pension, Private Medical Insurance, etc.

Skills and Experience:

• Comfortable navigating different software packages for the purposes of testing or using it to test (CRM, Issue Management, Postman (API), etc.)
• Willing to learn different software and context specific information for different clients
• Experience of software development lifecycle
• Experience of software testing in an Agile environment, working closely with developers and product owners
• Experience of writing testing strategies, test planning, acceptance criteria definition writing, logging faults, features and bugs, documentation of test cases for repeatability
• ISTQB certification in Software Testing or equivalent this is desirable but not essential
• Writing SQL experience
• Automated testing experience

The Opportunity:

Our client based a successful software house are currently on the lookout for a Test Agent on a permanent basis. Ideally, they are looking for someone that will provide ongoing product testing in collaboration with their software developers and product experts. The successful candidate will need to have technical aptitude and enjoy working in and around IT systems. You will also work closely with the support Team and will be managing the testing required to support fortnightly patch releases and this will also incorporate you working with the product team during development sprints to write and plan testing criteria for the major product releases.

Applications:

To learn more about our client and this great opportunity on offer working as a Test Agent based on Bristol; please call and speak with John Noonan here at ISR Recruitment on 07719 919 860 or please email me a copy of your very latest CV (john@isr.uk.com) and I’ll call you back to discuss the role in more detail

Location: Flexible in the Washington DC area

Salary: $90,000 to $110,000 per year

About the Role

ISR Transport is recruiting a Systems Engineer to support the deployment, operation and continuous improvement of enterprise transportation technology platforms operating across North America.

This role combines infrastructure engineering, systems administration and customer-facing technical support, ensuring highly available cloud and on-premise environments continue to deliver reliable services supporting real-time transportation operations.

Working closely with software engineering, project delivery and operations teams, you'll be responsible for maintaining critical production environments, supporting customers through system upgrades and change control, and ensuring infrastructure remains secure, resilient and available around the clock.

This opportunity will suit an engineer who enjoys troubleshooting complex production systems and working directly with customers operating business-critical transportation technology.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support the installation, configuration and ongoing operation of cloud and on-premise transportation technology platforms.
• Monitor, maintain and troubleshoot enterprise infrastructure, servers, applications and communications networks supporting real-time operational systems.
• Act as the primary technical contact for customers, resolving software, hardware and networking issues in accordance with agreed service levels.
• Manage system upgrades, configuration changes, backups and disaster recovery activities while maintaining system availability.
• Produce technical documentation covering network architecture, system configuration, operational procedures and change management.
• Coordinate with software engineering, QA and project delivery teams during software releases, upgrades and production deployments.
• Identify opportunities to improve platform performance, resilience, security and operational efficiency.
• Participate in an on-call support rota providing operational support for 24/7 production environments.

Skills, Experience & Qualifications:

• Experience supporting enterprise Windows and/or Linux server environments.
• Strong understanding of networking technologies including TCP/IP, switching, routing, fibre, cellular and remote communications.
• Experience supporting cloud infrastructure alongside traditional on-premise environments.
• Experience working within production environments requiring high availability and strict SLA performance.
• Knowledge of system monitoring, backup, disaster recovery and infrastructure security.
• Experience supporting software deployment, change control and configuration management processes.
• Ability to work directly with customers, translating technical issues into practical operational solutions.
• Experience within Intelligent Transport Systems, transportation technology, operational technology, smart infrastructure or another critical infrastructure sector would be advantageous.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent technical experience.

Applications: 
If you've supported complex operational platforms where uptime, resilience and customer service are critical, we'd be interested in speaking with you.

To apply, please submit your resume in confidence to james@isrtransport.com or call on (813) 252 1508 to talk it through.

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Automated Traffic Enforcement | Intelligent Transport Systems (ITS)

Location: East Coast (NH, NJ, NY, MD, DC, CT, DE, RI)
Salary: $80,000 to $90,000 per year
Travel: Extensive regional travel required (East Coast)

About the Role:

ISR Transport is supporting the appointment of a Camera Systems Specialist to support the deployment and long-term operation of roadside automated traffic enforcement systems.

This position combines field engineering, technical configuration, contractor management and operational support across speed enforcement, red-light enforcement and other roadside safety technologies. You'll work throughout the full project lifecycle, from site assessments and installation oversight through commissioning, optimization, maintenance and ongoing system performance.

The successful individual will already understand the operational challenges of roadside Transportation Technology deployments and be comfortable working with municipalities, subcontractors, equipment manufacturers and project delivery teams.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee installation activities carried out by subcontractors, ensuring roadside camera systems are deployed safely and in accordance with project specifications.
• Configure, commission and optimize automated traffic enforcement systems, including speed and red-light camera solutions.
• Conduct site surveys and technical assessments, providing recommendations on camera positioning, visibility, communications, power and operational performance.
• Diagnose and resolve hardware, software, networking and communications issues affecting live roadside systems.
• Coordinate preventative maintenance, calibration activities and corrective maintenance to maximise system availability.
• Support permitting, municipal approvals and compliance with applicable DOT and regulatory requirements.
• Work with manufacturers and suppliers to resolve technical issues and implement system improvements.
• Maintain accurate technical documentation, maintenance records and asset information throughout the operational lifecycle.

Skills, Experience & Qualifications:

• Experience working with automated traffic enforcement, ITS infrastructure, roadside technology or CCTV deployments.
• Proven experience configuring, commissioning and troubleshooting roadside camera systems.
• Good understanding of networking, communications equipment and remote monitoring technologies.
• Experience coordinating subcontractors, field service providers and installation activities.
• Knowledge of traffic enforcement deployments, roadside construction practices and utility coordination.
• Familiarity with municipal and DOT approval processes.
• Ability to interpret technical drawings, site layouts and equipment documentation.
• Strong troubleshooting skills within live operational environments.
• Valid driver's licence with the ability to travel extensively.

Applications:

If your background includes traffic enforcement technology, roadside ITS infrastructure or camera system deployments and you're looking for your next opportunity, we'd like to hear from you.

To apply, please submit your resume in confidence to james@isrtransport.com or call on (813) 252 1508 to talk it through.

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Location: Fully remote anywhere in the USA

Salary: up to $215,000 per year

About the Role:

ISR Transport is recruiting a Director of Software Engineering to lead the development of cloud-based transportation technology platforms used to support real-time mobility operations across North America.

This leadership role combines software engineering management, technical strategy and delivery oversight across a portfolio of enterprise applications that process live operational data, integrate with roadside infrastructure and support transportation agencies through highly available, cloud-hosted software platforms.

Working closely with Product Management, QA, DevOps and Engineering teams, you'll shape software architecture, modernise engineering practices and build high-performing development teams capable of delivering reliable software into mission-critical operational environments.

This opportunity will appeal to experienced software engineering leaders who enjoy solving complex technical challenges while building scalable platforms that support connected transportation systems.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead multiple software engineering teams responsible for developing cloud-native transportation applications.
• Define engineering strategy, software architecture and DevOps practices to improve delivery quality and release cadence.
• Drive Agile delivery across multiple product teams, ensuring predictable software releases and continuous improvement.
• Oversee the design, development and deployment of highly available, real-time software platforms supporting transportation operations.
• Work closely with Product Management to prioritise product roadmaps, feature delivery and long-term technology strategy.
• Champion engineering best practice across software development, automated testing, CI/CD and production support.
• Mentor Engineering Managers, Scrum Masters and senior software engineers while developing future technical leaders.
• Manage engineering resources, delivery risks, budgets and technical priorities across multiple concurrent programmes.

Skills, Experience & Qualifications:

• Experience leading enterprise software engineering teams within transportation technology, operational technology, intelligent infrastructure or another highly available software environment.
• Strong background in Java-based enterprise application development.
• Experience developing RESTful services, distributed systems and cloud-hosted software platforms.
• Knowledge of PostgreSQL, Oracle or other enterprise relational databases.
• Experience leading Agile software delivery using Scrum and modern DevOps practices.
• Understanding of CI/CD pipelines, release management and software quality assurance.
• Experience developing systems that process live operational data, integrate with connected field devices or support real-time decision making would be highly advantageous.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics or a related technical discipline.

Applications:

If you've built and led engineering teams developing enterprise software for transportation, mobility, infrastructure or operational technology, we'd welcome a confidential discussion.

To apply, please submit your resume in confidence to james@isrtransport.com or call on (813) 252 1508 to talk it through.

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Location: East Coast (NH, NJ, NY, MD, DC, CT, DE, RI)
Salary: $120,000 to $130,000 per year
Travel: Extensive regional travel required (East Coast)

About the Role:

ISR Transport is supporting the appointment of a Project Manager to oversee the delivery of roadside Intelligent Transport Systems (ITS) infrastructure projects.

This position is focused on coordinating construction activities associated with automated traffic enforcement and roadside technology deployments, acting as the operational link between internal stakeholders, municipalities and third-party contractors.

The role will suit an experienced Project Manager who understands highway infrastructure, contractor management and municipal approvals, and who can keep multiple deployment projects progressing while maintaining compliance, quality and budget control.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage the delivery of roadside ITS construction activities from project initiation through to operational handover.
• Coordinate third-party contractors, utility providers and specialist vendors to ensure work is completed safely, on schedule and in accordance with project requirements.
• Review construction drawings and technical documentation, resolving constructability issues before and during deployment.
• Monitor project schedules, budgets, risks and deliverables across multiple active projects.
• Coordinate permitting, inspections, DOT approvals and municipal compliance documentation.
• Act as the primary operational contact between contractors, municipalities and internal project teams.
• Maintain accurate project records, reporting progress, risks and budget performance to senior leadership.
• Conduct site visits to verify deployment readiness and ensure all infrastructure prerequisites have been completed.

Skills, Experience & Qualifications:

• At least five years' experience managing construction, infrastructure or ITS deployment projects.
• Experience coordinating third-party contractors within highway, transportation or municipal infrastructure environments.
• Good understanding of roadside construction, permitting processes and utility coordination.
• Experience managing budgets, project schedules and contractor performance.
• Ability to interpret construction drawings, technical documentation and deployment plans.
• Familiarity with Intelligent Transport Systems, automated traffic enforcement, roadside communications or transportation technology projects.
• Strong stakeholder management skills with experience working alongside municipalities, DOT agencies and external vendors.
• PMP certification is desirable.
• Experience supporting compliance-driven infrastructure projects would be advantageous.

Applications:

If your experience includes ITS infrastructure, transportation technology, highway construction or municipal deployment projects, we'd be interested in speaking with you.

To apply, please submit your resume in confidence to james@isrtransport.com or call on (813) 252 1508 to talk it through.

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• Senior DevOps Engineer
• 6-month contract
• Remote Working
• Outside IR35
• Market Rates (c£500 to £525 per day)

The Opportunity:

Our client is supporting a major UK Government Agency on the delivery and operation of critical cloud-based digital services and is looking to appoint an experienced DevOps Engineer to join an established engineering team.

This is an excellent opportunity to work within a modern AWS cloud environment, supporting the deployment, monitoring and continuous improvement of live services used across a high-profile government programme.

The successful candidate will be a hands-on DevOps Engineer with strong AWS expertise, excellent troubleshooting skills and experience supporting production environments.

You'll work closely with software engineers, architects and client stakeholders to ensure services remain secure, resilient and highly available.

Skills and Experience:

Essential

• Proven commercial experience as a DevOps Engineer, Cloud Engineer or Platform Engineer, with strong AWS experience including: EC2 / ECS / RDS / Amazon DocumentDB / CloudWatch.
• Experience supporting and monitoring live production services.
• Strong troubleshooting and root cause analysis skills.
• Experience investigating application defects, infrastructure issues and performance bottlenecks.
• Good programming knowledge in at least one of: Java / C# / .NET.
• Good scripting or development experience in at least one of: JavaScript (Node.js) / Python (Django).
• Experience working within Agile software delivery teams.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills, including direct client interaction.

Desirable

• Scala
• Jenkins
• CI/CD pipeline experience
• Infrastructure as Code
• Container technologies
• Experience working within UK Government or other highly regulated environments

Role and Responsibilities:

• Support the deployment, operation and continuous improvement of cloud-based services hosted within AWS.
• Monitor the health, availability and performance of live production environments.
• Investigate, diagnose and resolve infrastructure, application and performance issues.
• Collaborate with development teams to identify root causes and implement long-term improvements.
• Support incident management and service restoration activities for business-critical applications.
• Assist with infrastructure optimisation, automation and operational best practice.
• Work closely with client stakeholders to investigate issues and communicate progress effectively.
• Contribute to service reliability, resilience and operational excellence across cloud platforms.
• Participate in Agile ceremonies and support continuous improvement initiatives.
• Produce and maintain technical documentation where required.

NB: The successful candidate will be required to undergo a basic level of security clearance before undertaking the assignment (around two weeks’ lead-time).

Applications:

To learn more about this newly created opportunity consulting as a Senior DevOps Engineer for an initial 6-month engagement, operating on a remote-working basis; please call and speak with Edward Laing here at ISR Recruitment on 07436 071 872 or please send through a copy of your latest online profile and/or CV (edward@isr.uk.com) for an immediate call back in the strictest confidence.

If you're an experienced Senior DevOps Engineer with strong AWS expertise and a passion for supporting high-availability cloud services; please contact Edward Laing here at ISR to learn more about our client and how they are leading the way in developing the next generation of technical solutions through innovation and transformational technology?

• DevOps Engineer
• 6-month contract
• Remote Working
• Outside IR35
• Market Rates (c£425 per day)

The Opportunity:

Our client is supporting a major UK Government Agency on the delivery and operation of critical cloud-based digital services and is looking to appoint an experienced DevOps Engineer to join an established engineering team.

This is an excellent opportunity to work within a modern AWS cloud environment, supporting the deployment, monitoring and continuous improvement of live services used across a high-profile government programme.

The successful candidate will be a hands-on DevOps Engineer with strong AWS expertise, excellent troubleshooting skills and experience supporting production environments.

You'll work closely with software engineers, architects and client stakeholders to ensure services remain secure, resilient and highly available.

Skills and Experience:

Essential

• Proven commercial experience as a DevOps Engineer, Cloud Engineer or Platform Engineer, with strong AWS experience including: EC2 / ECS / RDS / Amazon DocumentDB / CloudWatch.
• Experience supporting and monitoring live production services.
• Strong troubleshooting and root cause analysis skills.
• Experience investigating application defects, infrastructure issues and performance bottlenecks.
• Good programming knowledge in at least one of: Java / C# / .NET.
• Good scripting or development experience in at least one of: JavaScript (Node.js) / Python (Django).
• Experience working within Agile software delivery teams.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills, including direct client interaction.

Desirable

• Scala
• Jenkins
• CI/CD pipeline experience
• Infrastructure as Code
• Container technologies
• Experience working within UK Government or other highly regulated environments

Role and Responsibilities:

• Support the deployment, operation and continuous improvement of cloud-based services hosted within AWS.
• Monitor the health, availability and performance of live production environments.
• Investigate, diagnose and resolve infrastructure, application and performance issues.
• Collaborate with development teams to identify root causes and implement long-term improvements.
• Support incident management and service restoration activities for business-critical applications.
• Assist with infrastructure optimisation, automation and operational best practice.
• Work closely with client stakeholders to investigate issues and communicate progress effectively.
• Contribute to service reliability, resilience and operational excellence across cloud platforms.
• Participate in Agile ceremonies and support continuous improvement initiatives.
• Produce and maintain technical documentation where required.

NB: The successful candidate will be required to undergo a basic level of security clearance before undertaking the assignment (around two weeks’ lead-time).

Applications:

To learn more about this newly created opportunity consulting as a DevOps for an initial 6-month engagement, operating on a remote-working basis; please call and speak with Edward Laing here at ISR Recruitment on 07436 071 872 or please send through a copy of your latest online profile and/or CV (edward@isr.uk.com) for an immediate call back in the strictest confidence.

If you're an experienced DevOps Engineer with strong AWS expertise and a passion for supporting high-availability cloud services; please contact Edward Laing here at ISR to learn more about our client and how they are leading the way in developing the next generation of technical solutions through innovation and transformational technology?

• DevOps Engineer
• 6-month contract
• Remote Working
• Outside IR35
• Market Rates (c£475 per day)

The Opportunity:

Our client is supporting a major UK Government Agency on a large-scale cloud transformation programme and is seeking an experienced Senior DevOps Engineer to join a multidisciplinary engineering team.

This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the design, deployment and operation of secure, cloud-native platforms spanning AWS, Microsoft Azure and Google Cloud Platform (GCP). Working within an Agile delivery environment, you'll help build and support resilient, highly available infrastructure, enabling the delivery of critical public services.

The successful consultant will have a strong background in Infrastructure as Code, Kubernetes, Platform Engineering, CI/CD automation and multi-cloud environments, with experience designing and operating modern cloud platforms at enterprise scale.

Skills and Experience:

Essential

• Proven commercial experience as a DevOps Engineer, Platform Engineer, Cloud Engineer or Site Reliability Engineer (SRE).
• Strong experience deploying and managing AWS infrastructure using Terraform.
• Commercial experience operating cloud-native platforms across AWS, Microsoft Azure and Google Cloud Platform.
• Excellent knowledge of cloud networking, identity, governance and security.
• Experience designing and implementing CI/CD pipelines using GitHub Actions and Flux.
• Strong Kubernetes experience including: Amazon EKS / Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) / Google Kubernetes Engine (GKE)
• Experience with Service Mesh technologies such as Istio.
• Kubernetes configuration management using Kustomize.
• Experience deploying and securing AWS API Gateway.
• Strong operational monitoring, logging and alerting experience.
• Experience supporting event-driven architectures using Apache Kafka.
• Strong scripting skills using Python, Bash or PowerShell.
• Excellent knowledge of Git, GitHub or GitLab.
• Strong communication skills and experience working directly with clients within Agile delivery environments.

Desirable

• JavaScript frameworks including Angular or React.
• Authentication technologies including OAuth 2.0, OpenID Connect (OIDC) and SAML.
• Cloud migration and modernisation programmes across AWS, Azure and GCP.
• Platform Engineering and reusable cloud platform design.
• Experience delivering within UK Government, GDS or other highly regulated environments.

Role and Responsibilities:

• Design, deploy and manage secure, scalable cloud infrastructure across AWS, Azure and GCP.
• Develop and maintain Infrastructure as Code solutions using Terraform.
• Build, optimise and support CI/CD pipelines using GitHub Actions, Flux and modern DevOps practices.
• Deploy and operate Kubernetes platforms including Amazon EKS, Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) and Google Kubernetes Engine (GKE).
• Implement and manage Service Mesh technologies such as Istio.
• Manage Kubernetes configuration using Kustomize and associated tooling.
• Design and deploy secure API Gateway solutions.
• Develop operational monitoring, logging and alerting capabilities to support highly available services.
• Support event-driven microservice architectures incorporating Apache Kafka.
• Design secure cloud networking solutions across AWS, Azure and GCP, including networking, routing, DNS and load balancing.
• Automate operational processes using Python, Bash or PowerShell.
• Collaborate with architects, developers, security specialists and client stakeholders to deliver robust cloud-native platforms.
• Contribute to platform engineering initiatives, reusable infrastructure components and cloud migration activities.

NB: The successful candidate will be required to undergo a basic level of security clearance before undertaking the assignment (around two weeks’ lead-time).

Applications:

To learn more about this newly created opportunity consulting as a DevOps for an initial 6-month engagement, operating on a remote-working basis; please call and speak with Edward Laing here at ISR Recruitment on 07436 071 872 or please send through a copy of your latest online profile and/or CV (edward@isr.uk.com) for an immediate call back in the strictest confidence.

If you're an experienced DevOps Engineer with expertise across multi-cloud environments, Kubernetes, Infrastructure as Code and Platform Engineering; please contact Edward Laing here at ISR to learn more about our client and how they are leading the way in developing the next generation of technical solutions through innovation and transformational technology?

• Cyber Security Assurance and Maturity Lead Consultant for DSPT & CAF
• 6-month contract
• Remote Working (UK)
• Outside IR35
• Market Rates

The Opportunity:

Our consultancy client is partnered with a major UK Government Agency and are seeking an experienced DSPT & Cyber Assessment Framework (CAF) Assurance Specialist to provide specialist assurance across a significant data security and cyber resilience programme. The organisation is currently undertaking a programme focused on compliance with the Data Security and Protection Toolkit (DSPT) and the NCSC Cyber Assessment Framework (CAF). The programme is developing proposals, controls and actions to address identified gaps.

The requirement now is for an experienced assurance professional who can independently assess whether those proposals and actions are appropriate, effective and delivering the intended improvement in organisational maturity; providing an evidence-based view of the current state, assess the effectiveness of remediation activity, identify remaining gaps and help ensure that improvement plans translate into sustainable security and data protection outcomes.

You'll be a credible assurance professional comfortable with reviewing evidence, challenging proposed solutions and determining whether controls are actually operating effectively; equally comfortable discussing cyber risk with technical specialists and presenting clear, concise assurance findings to senior programme and organisational stakeholders.

Previous experience of DSPT and CAF within NHS, healthcare or Government environments is highly desirable.

Skills and Experience:

Essential

• Significant professional experience in cyber security, information assurance, security governance, risk or compliance, with demonstrable experience assessing organisational maturity against security or data protection frameworks.
• Practical experience working with the Data Security and Protection Toolkit (DSPT) and working with the NCSC Cyber Assessment Framework (CAF).
• Experience undertaking assurance, audit, assessment or independent review activity within NHS, healthcare, Government or another highly regulated environment, reviewing evidence and determining whether controls and remediation activity are genuinely effective.
• Strong understanding of cyber security governance, risk management and control frameworks.
• Ability to translate framework requirements into practical assurance questions, evidence requirements and measurable outcomes, with strong analytical skills and the ability to identify gaps, risks, weaknesses and dependencies.
• Excellent stakeholder management skills, including the confidence to challenge senior stakeholders constructively, producing clear assurance reports, recommendations, action plans and executive-level briefings.

Desirable

• Experience working within the NHS, DHSC, UK Government or Government Arm's Length Bodies.
• Previous experience acting as an independent DSPT assessor or assurance provider.
• Experience with CAF-aligned DSPT assessments.
• Knowledge of NHS information governance and data protection requirements.
• Experience with ISO 27001, NIST, Cyber Essentials / Cyber Essentials Plus or similar security frameworks.
• Experience with risk and control frameworks, audit methodologies or maturity models.
• Experience supporting cyber transformation, remediation or organisational improvement programmes.

Role and Responsibilities:

• Provide independent assurance across DSPT and CAF-related activities, proposals and remediation plans.
• Assess the organisation's current maturity against relevant DSPT and CAF requirements.
• Review existing assessments, evidence, controls, improvement plans and supporting documentation.
• Evaluate whether proposed actions are appropriately designed to address identified risks and gaps.
• Assess whether completed actions and controls are operating effectively and producing the intended outcomes.
• Identify weaknesses, residual risks, dependencies and areas requiring further remediation.
• Provide clear, evidence-based assurance findings and recommendations to senior stakeholders.
• Challenge assumptions and proposed approaches where evidence does not demonstrate sufficient assurance.
• Support the development and maintenance of maturity assessments, assurance plans, action plans and evidence repositories.
• Map findings and recommendations against relevant DSPT and CAF outcomes, principles and indicators of good practice.
• Work closely with Cyber Security, Information Governance, Data Protection, Risk, Compliance and Programme teams.
• Support the establishment of appropriate measures and evidence to demonstrate sustainable improvement.
• Contribute to governance forums, assurance reviews and senior-level reporting.
• Help ensure that improvements are embedded into business-as-usual processes rather than treated solely as point-in-time compliance activity.

NB: The successful candidate will be required to undergo a basic level of security clearance before undertaking the assignment (one to two weeks’ lead-time).

Applications:

To learn more about this newly created opportunity consulting as a Cyber Security Assurance and Maturity Lead Consultant for an initial 6-month temporary engagement, operating on a remote-working basis; please call and speak with Edward Laing here at ISR Recruitment on 07436 071 872 or please send through a copy of your latest online profile and/or CV (edward@isr.uk.com) for an immediate call back in the strictest confidence.

If you have substantial hands-on experience in DSPT and CAF Assurance and can provide an independent view of organisational maturity, control effectiveness and remediation progress; please contact Edward here at ISR to learn more about our client and how they are leading the way in developing the next generation of technical solutions through innovation and transformational technology?

• Medical Affairs Operations & Governance Consultant
• Remote Working (+ London)
• 12-month contract
• £400 per day (Inside IR35 via Umbrella)

The Opportunity:

Our client is a leading global pharmaceutical organisation seeking an experienced Medical Affairs Operations, project management, programme governance or business process implementation Contractor to support its Global Medical Affairs organisation. 

This is a key operational role focused on the design, implementation and embedding of processes, digital capabilities and governance across a number of interconnected Medical Affairs workstreams, including Integrated Medical Communication Planning (IMCP), Integrated Evidence Planning (IEP) and the Scientific Communication Platform (SCP).

The successful candidate will help translate strategy into practical processes and digital workflows, supporting implementation, stakeholder adoption and sustainable behavioural change.

Skills and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Drug Development, Life Sciences, Business Management or a relevant discipline.
• 6+ years' experience within life sciences, pharmaceutical, biotechnology or related environments, ideally involving project/programme management, process implementation or workstream rollout.
• Proven experience managing programmes or complex workstreams within matrixed health or life sciences organisations.
• Strong experience in process design, implementation and continuous improvement.
• Experience leading or coordinating multiple projects and workstreams simultaneously.
• Strong understanding of stakeholder management, governance and cross-functional collaboration.
• Experience supporting the implementation or rollout of digital tools, platforms or technology-enabled processes.
• Strong organisational and project management skills with the ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines.
• Ability to synthesise complex information and data into clear, meaningful content and recommendations.
• Excellent written, verbal and presentation skills.
• Strong problem-solving ability and confidence working autonomously.
• Good understanding of the drug development lifecycle and scientific environment.

Desirable Experience

• Experience within Medical Affairs Operations.
• Experience with Integrated Evidence Planning (IEP), Integrated Medical Communication Plans (IMCP and Scientific Communication Platforms (SCP) are highly desirable
• Formal project management qualification such as PMP, PRINCE2, Agile or Six Sigma.

Role and Responsibilities:

Integrated Evidence Planning (IEP) – Governance & Process

You will support the rollout and operationalisation of the Integrated Evidence Planning process, including:

• Establishing and supporting governance structures for the IEP process.
• Helping define and implement the processes, workflows and capabilities required to support the IEP.
• Coordinating training, stakeholder onboarding and rollout activities.
• Developing practical ways of working that enable consistent adoption across Medical Affairs.
• Supporting governance forums, stakeholder meetings, documentation, actions and follow-up.
• Working across multiple stakeholders to ensure alignment and effective implementation.
• Identifying risks, issues and opportunities for improvement throughout the rollout.

IEP Templates & Standardisation

A key part of the role will be bringing greater consistency and standardisation to IEP templates across different therapeutic areas.

• Review existing IEP templates and ways of working across the organisation.
• Work with stakeholders across different disease areas to identify what should be standardised and where flexibility is required.
• Help develop and centralise standard IEP templates.
• Support the development of both core/central templates and executive-level templates.
• Ensure templates are practical, user-friendly and aligned to the needs of different stages of the disease and project lifecycle.

Digital Enablement

You will help shape the digital capability supporting Integrated Evidence Planning.

• Working with stakeholders to understand the requirements for an IEP digital tool.
• Helping assess and identify the most appropriate digital solution.
• Defining required functionality and capabilities.
• Distinguishing between essential requirements and future enhancements.
• Supporting the development and implementation of the digital solution.
• Working with internal stakeholders and external technology partners to ensure the tool meets business needs.

Applications:

To learn about our client and this newly created 12-month temporary contract role based in Uxbridge, West London; please call and speak with Edward Laing here at ISR Recruitment on 07436 071 872 or please send through a copy of your latest online profile and/or CV (edward@isr.uk.com) for an immediate call back in the strictest confidence.

• ICT Cyber & Information Security Manager
• Hybrid-Working (Stockton-on-Tees + Remote Working)
• £70,000 to £75,000 per year
• Annual bonus (c10%) and an excellent benefits package

The Opportunity:

Our client is looking to appoint an experienced ICT Cyber & Information Security Manager to take responsibility for a broad range of cyber security, information security, risk and compliance activities across the organisation.

This is a key role within the Information Security function, providing the opportunity to take ownership of security activities ranging from the ICT Annual Delivery Plan through to major business growth initiatives, including site transitions and acquisitions across the UK and internationally.

You'll work closely with internal teams, senior stakeholders and external partners to strengthen the organisation's cyber and information security posture, manage risk and ensure compliance with relevant security standards and legislation.

The successful candidate will combine strong technical security knowledge with excellent governance, risk management and stakeholder-management skills.

Skills and Experience:

• Proven experience working as an Information Security Manager, Cyber Security Manager, Information Assurance Manager or equivalent.
• Experience leading cyber security, information security and/or compliance activities within a medium-to-large enterprise environment.
• Strong experience managing an enterprise information/cyber security risk register.
• Demonstrable experience developing and reporting Information Security metrics and KPIs.
• Experience leading or coordinating offensive security activities, vulnerability assessments and penetration testing programmes.
• Strong practical knowledge of Information Security Management Systems (ISMS).
• Experience implementing, maintaining and continually improving an ISMS.
• Experience preparing for and participating in internal and external security audits.
• Strong knowledge of ISO 27002 and experience delivering against its requirements.
• Strong knowledge of Cyber Essentials / Cyber Essentials Plus.
• Experience working with NIST security frameworks.
• Knowledge of CAF / Cyber Assessment Framework and its application to organisational security.
• Understanding of NIS2, GDPR and the Data Protection Act.
• Experience developing and testing incident response and business continuity plans.
• Strong understanding of cyber security risk, governance, controls and remediation.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Ability to work across technical and non-technical teams and translate security requirements into practical business outcomes.

Qualifications:

Professional security qualifications such as the following would be highly desirable:

• CISSP
• CISM
• CISA
• ISO 27001/27002-related qualifications
• Other recognised cyber security, information assurance or risk-management certifications

Role and Responsibilities:

• Act as a key pillar of the organisation's Information Security programme, driving and managing cyber and information security activities.
• Work collaboratively with internal teams and external partners to deliver security initiatives and improvements.
• Develop, review and rehearse incident response plans, ensuring the organisation is prepared to detect, investigate and respond effectively to cyber incidents and data breaches.
• Work with relevant teams to review, test and improve Business Continuity, Recovery Time Objective (RTO) and Recovery Time Strategy (RTS) arrangements.
• Conduct and support security risk assessments and vulnerability assessments to identify threats, vulnerabilities and areas for improvement.
• Develop and implement appropriate risk mitigation strategies.
• Manage and maintain ICT Cyber & Data Security Risk Registers, ensuring risks are appropriately assessed, owned, mitigated and reported.
• Review, develop, implement and maintain cyber security, information security, data protection and compliance policies.
• Monitor changes in the regulatory and threat landscape and assess their impact on the organisation.
• Ensure compliance with relevant legislation, regulations, frameworks and security standards, including GDPR, Data Protection Act, NIS2, NIST, Cyber Essentials and ISO 27002.
• Lead and coordinate information security metrics, reporting and management information.
• Support and oversee offensive security activities, vulnerability management and security testing.
• Maintain and continuously improve the organisation's Information Security Management System (ISMS).
• Lead or participate in internal and external security audits and assessments, including ISO 27002 and Cyber Essentials Plus.
• Provide security input into business change, technology projects, acquisitions, site transitions and other strategic initiatives.
• Work with stakeholders to embed security by design across ICT and wider business activities.
• Provide expert advice, guidance and challenge to colleagues and senior stakeholders on cyber and information security matters.

Applications:          

To learn more about our established client and this newly created role working as a IT Security Manager for our client based in the Teesside / County Durham area (with excellent flexible/remote working options available); please call and speak with Edward Laing here at ISR Recruitment on 07436 071 872 to learn more or please send through a copy of your latest CV (edward@isr.uk.com) and/or share your online business profile for a call back in the very strictest of confidence.

• Geospatial Data Architect
• Initial 3-month rolling contract
• Remote Working (UK-Based)
• Market Rates (c£550 per day)
• Outside IR35

The Opportunity:

We are supporting a major UK Government Agency in the appointment of an experienced Geospatial Data Architect to help define and govern the data models, standards and integration architecture underpinning a national geospatial and land data ecosystem.

You will play a central role in designing the frameworks and governance that support basemap development, land data modelling and data platform modernisation across a complex, multi-system environment.

This is an excellent opportunity for an accomplished data architect with deep geospatial expertise and public sector experience to influence national data strategy.

Skills and Experience:

• Proven experience designing geospatial data architectures in large enterprise or public sector environments.
• Proficiency with EA Sparx for data modelling and architecture documentation.
• Deep knowledge of metadata and geospatial data standards (ISO 19115, INSPIRE and GEMINI).
• Understanding of coordinate reference systems, topology, geometry validation and data lineage.
• Experience conducting data quality and completeness assessments and implementing governance frameworks.
• Strong stakeholder engagement skills and the ability to operate within a structured architecture governance model.

Role and Responsibilities:

• Develop conceptual, logical, and physical data models for geospatial and land data using EA Sparx for design and documentation.
• Define data standards, schemas and metadata frameworks to ensure consistency and interoperability across the organisation.
• Design solutions that distinguish between live, validated and historical datasets while supporting both batch and streaming-based processing.
• Conduct gap analyses between existing datasets and new platform requirements.
• Design and validate integration points, APIs and interoperability standards (including OGC-based).
• Evaluate data governance maturity and recommend improvements to stewardship, quality and lifecycle management.
• Collaborate with cloud and solution architects to design secure, performant data storage solutions.
• Document the as-is and to-be data landscapes, including models, standards and governance processes.

NB: Candidates must be eligible for BPSS security clearance which will be processed following successful interviews (one week on-boarding time).

Applications:

To learn more about this newly created opportunity consulting as a Geospatial Data Architect for an initial three-month rolling temporary contract engagement, operating on a remote-working basis for a prominent UK government agency; please call and speak with Edward Laing here at ISR Recruitment on 07436 071 872 or please send through a copy of your latest online profile and/or CV (edward@isr.uk.com) for an immediate call back in the strictest confidence.

Please contact Edward here at ISR to learn more about our client and how they are leading the way in developing the next generation of technical solutions through innovation and transformational technology for the environmental sector??

The Opportunity:

We are currently looking for an Engineer to conduct maintenance and repair of roadside technologies such as cameras, message signs and detectors, conducting reactive and preventative maintenance activities as well as calibration and commissioning. You will be working in a field-based capacity covering assets deployed around the Greater Glasgow area (with occasional trips to Northern England as and when required).

I am more than happy to speak with individuals coming from backgrounds in telecoms, CCTV/ANPR, security and alarms systems with some electrical knowledge/qualifications, particularly if you have any knowledge or interest in LAN and WAN Networks and IP Configuration and willingness to work on roadside technology.

Skills and Experience:

• Previous experience working as a maintenance engineer
• Experience of fault-finding equipment at component level
• Hands on experience with CCTV, ANPR or roadside technology - highly desirable
• Current G39, HERS8, NRSWA, NHSS8 Qualification - highly desirable
• Networking knowledge or certifications (CCNA/Comp TIA, etc.) - desirable
• Full UK drivers’ licence

NB: Candidates must be able to undertake planned night work and weekend working on a rota-basis (one in four)

Role and Responsibilities:

• Fault response and repair of roadside equipment
• Carry out routine maintenance visits on all equipment in line with provided schedule
• Conduct preventative maintenance to reduce fault rates
• Carry out fault finding to component level
• Root cause analysis of system faults.
• Coordinate with the lead engineers to arrange maintenance and inspection schedules

Applications:

For further information on this role and some of the opportunities we have working as Technology Maintenance Engineers based in the Greater Glasgow area working for a genuine industry leader operating across the Transport sector; please send your CV ASAP to James Sample on james@isr.uk.com or call on 07436 071 269 for a confidential conversation about the role and the company.

If you would like to learn more about these new opportunities or would like to learn more about the Transport Technology sector in general and the exciting work and projects that ISR Recruitment are involved with across both the UK and the USA, please contact James here at ISR for more information on 07436 071 269.

• Vehicle Systems Engineer
• Remote (Ideally Midlands-based and no sponsorship available)
• Up to £60,000 Per Year
• Pension, Bonus, Life Insurance, Healthcare, etc.

Skills and Experience:

• Strong programming skillset, must include Python and C/C++
• Experience of vehicle systems, including diagnostics and electrical architecture
• Deep technical knowledge of diagnostic standards (e.g. SAE J1939, SAE J1979)
• Strong analytical mindset with excellent attention to detail
• Proactive planner who can manage a broad workload and maintain momentum
• Confident communicator with internal teams, Original Equipment Manufacturers and fleet customers
• Commercially aware and outcome-focused
• Comfortable working with physical vehicles and diagnostic hardware
• Must have had experience being responsible for sourcing and reverse engineering vehicles to read data
• Work closely with the Embedded & Vehicle Systems team to translate findings into firmware and application updates
• Contribute to root cause analysis for vehicle compatibility issues raised in the field
• Support pre-sales and account management with vehicle compatibility assessments where required
• Identify and access vehicle data through interfaces such as OBDII, proprietary connectors, inductive sensors and direct vehicle loom access
• Capture and log raw vehicle data in a structured and contextualised format enabling analysis and simulation

The Opportunity:

My client based in the sustainability sector are currently on the lookout for a Vehicle Systems Engineer on a permanent basis. Within this role you will be responsible for acquiring, researching and reverse engineering the latest EV and commercial vehicles to extract the key data that underpins my client’s behaviour and efficiency platform and in turn this will be enabling full functionality of in-cab products. You will support these responsibilities through automating processes and tooling.

The role requires a methodical, proactive approach to building and maintaining a vehicle integration pipeline, delivering a growing portfolio of integrated vehicles. It also demands strong stakeholder relationships with vehicle OEMs, builders and fleet operators. The role is fully remote however they have said Midlands preferred as there is travel to OEM and client sites involved within the role.

Applications:

To learn more about our client and this great opportunity on offer working as a Vehicle Systems Engineer base in the Midlands region of England; please call and speak with John Noonan here at ISR Recruitment on 07719 919 860 or please email me a copy of your very latest CV (john@isr.uk.com) and I’ll call you back to discuss the role in more detail.

• Benefits Realisation Manager (GDS)
• 6-month contract
• Remote Working
• Outside IR35
• Market Rates (c£500 per day)

The Opportunity:

Our client is supporting a major UK Government Agency on a significant transformation programme and is seeking an experienced Benefits Manager to lead the development, governance and delivery of a comprehensive Benefits Realisation strategy.

This is a strategic consultancy role focused on strengthening the programme's benefits case as it progresses from Outline Business Case (OBC) through to Full Business Case (FBC) and into delivery. Working across multiple organisations and Arm's Length Bodies (ALBs), you'll help ensure that benefits are clearly defined, appropriately valued, effectively governed and successfully realised throughout the programme lifecycle.

The successful consultant will have extensive experience leading Benefits Management within complex public sector transformation programmes and will be confident in engaging with senior stakeholders, facilitating workshops and developing robust evidence-based benefits frameworks aligned to HM Treasury business case methodology.

Skills and Experience:

Essential

• Significant experience leading Benefits Management across large-scale transformation programmes.
• Proven experience developing and managing Benefits Realisation strategies within complex public sector environments.
• Experience supporting business case development across the full lifecycle, including OBC and FBC.
• Strong understanding of Benefits Realisation methodology, governance and programme assurance.
• Experience identifying, validating and quantifying monetisable, cashable and qualitative benefits.
• Experience facilitating stakeholder workshops and building consensus across complex organisations.
• Strong analytical skills with experience developing benefit profiles, valuation models and reporting frameworks.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement, communication and presentation skills.
• Experience preparing governance papers, investment documentation and executive-level reporting.

Desirable

• Experience working within a major central UK Government department, one of its Arm's Length Bodies (ALBs), or comparable cross-government environments.
• Experience applying HM Treasury Green Book principles and the Five Case Model.
• Knowledge of programme governance, business change and organisational transformation.
• Experience supporting Benefits Realisation into Business-as-Usual operations.
• Familiarity with major UK Government transformation and digital programmes.

Role and Responsibilities:

• Lead the development and continuous refinement of the programme's Benefits Realisation strategy from OBC through to FBC and delivery.
• Build strong working relationships with stakeholders across multiple organisations to support successful programme outcomes.
• Work collaboratively across business, operational and delivery teams to identify, validate and refine programme benefits.
• Facilitate workshops to identify monetisable, cashable and qualitative benefits whilst validating assumptions and strengthening evidence.
• Support the identification and engagement of benefit owners across multiple organisations and governance structures.
• Develop and maintain the Benefits Realisation Plan, Benefits Register, ownership model and reporting dashboards.
• Refine benefit profiles, valuation models, forecasts and supporting evidence to strengthen investment confidence.
• Develop robust governance processes for benefits monitoring, reporting and ongoing assurance.
• Align benefits management with organisational change, business readiness and evaluation activities.
• Produce high-quality reports, briefings and governance papers to support programme decision-making.
• Identify opportunities for additional benefits and ensure long-term benefits realisation is embedded into Business-as-Usual (BAU).
• Promote continuous improvement across benefits management methodology, reporting and governance.

NB: The successful candidate will be required to undergo a basic level of security clearance before undertaking the assignment (one to two weeks’ lead-time).

Applications:

To learn more about this newly created opportunity consulting as a Benefits Realisation Manager for an initial 6-month engagement, operating on a remote-working basis; please call and speak with Edward Laing here at ISR Recruitment on 07436 071 872 or please send through a copy of your latest online profile and/or CV (edward@isr.uk.com) or an immediate call back in the strictest confidence.

If you're an experienced Portfolio Business Case and Benefits Manager with a strong background in Government transformation, Benefits Realisation and business case development; please contact Edward Laing here at ISR to learn more about our client and how they are leading the way in developing the next generation of technical solutions through innovation and transformational technology?

• Site Reliability Engineer
• 6-month contract
• Remote Working
• Outside IR35
• Market Rates (c£425 per day)

The Opportunity:

Skills and Experience:

• Proven commercial experience as a Site Reliability Engineer, DevOps Engineer, Cloud Engineer or Platform Engineer, with strong AWS experience including: EC2 / ECS / RDS / Amazon DocumentDB / CloudWatch.
• Experience supporting and monitoring live production services – the focus is on application monitoring and is more of an Ops role investigating issues on a daily basis.
• Strong troubleshooting and root cause analysis skills.
• Experience investigating application defects, infrastructure issues and performance bottlenecks.
• Good programming knowledge in at least one of: Java / C# / .NET.
• Good scripting or development experience in at least one of: JavaScript (Node.js) / Python (Django).
• Experience working within Agile software delivery teams.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills, including direct client interaction.

• Scala
• Jenkins
• CI/CD pipeline experience
• Infrastructure as Code
• Container technologies
• Experience working within UK Government or other highly regulated environments

Role and Responsibilities:

• Support the deployment, operation and continuous improvement of cloud-based services hosted within AWS.
• Monitor the health, availability and performance of live production environments.
• Investigate, diagnose and resolve infrastructure, application and performance issues.
• Collaborate with development teams to identify root causes and implement long-term improvements.
• Support incident management and service restoration activities for business-critical applications.
• Assist with infrastructure optimisation, automation and operational best practice.
• Work closely with client stakeholders to investigate issues and communicate progress effectively.
• Contribute to service reliability, resilience and operational excellence across cloud platforms.
• Participate in Agile ceremonies and support continuous improvement initiatives.
• Produce and maintain technical documentation where required.

NB: The successful candidate will be required to undergo a basic level of security clearance before undertaking the assignment (around two weeks’ lead-time).

Applications:

To learn more about this newly created opportunity consulting as a Site Reliability Engineer (DevOps) for an initial 6-month engagement, operating on a remote-working basis; please call and speak with Edward Laing here at ISR Recruitment on 07436 071 872 or please send through a copy of your latest online profile and/or CV (edward@isr.uk.com) for an immediate call back in the strictest confidence.

If you're an experienced Site Reliability Engineer (DevOps) with strong AWS expertise and a passion for supporting high-availability cloud services; please contact Edward Laing here at ISR to learn more about our client and how they are leading the way in developing the next generation of technical solutions through innovation and transformational technology?