Sanderson Government & Defence

A rare opportunity for you to join a rapidly growing business. The Engineering and Consultancy services of this business are expanding into a new sector, and need an experienced Business Change professional to join the team. You will work alongside a small agile team looking to establish itself within the National Security market. This would suit someone currently working within business change and looking to take a step up towards senior leadership. This is a strategic goal for the company who have made small inroads but want to expand further having already established a healthy business in other areas of secure government. The Role: As an Associate Director, you will play a key role in managing key accounts, and driving the growth of the business in line with their strategy. You will be instrumental in developing and maintaining a strong pipeline and forming strategic partnerships. Personal Attributes: Self-assured and confident with high personal resilience Excellent customer management skills, with the ability to manage customer expectations effectively Exceptional networker, thriving in a crowded room with new people High emotional intelligence, able to collaborate with internal teams to achieve the best outcomes Skilled communicator, comfortable presenting to large groups spontaneously Adaptable and flexible, able to respond to rapid changes and work within a small team Strong written communication skills, capable of translating technical content into customer-friendly language Technical background with an understanding of the software life cycle and familiarity with the latest tools Experience: Demonstrable experience in selling value-added services to the National Security sector in the UK Strong technical background, able to engage in in-depth technical conversations with both internal teams and customers Proven problem-solver with a proactive, needs-based selling approach Must hold active DV Clearance

Splunk SME Day Rate: £550-600/pd Inside IR35 Duration: 6 months (Definite view to extend for 12 months) Location: Remote with occasional travel to Warwick *Active SC Clearance Required* Looking for a skilled Splunk SME to lead and optimise log management and the SIEM environment for a key client. Key Requirements: Expertise in Splunk Heavy Forwarders on Linux platforms. Strong knowledge of Windows Event Collector Services (WEC). Practical experience with Syslog Aggregators. Interested? Reach out to me at (see below) or call Ref: JD042

Network Engineer (Cisco) - MOD DV - Permanent Type: Permanent Location: Farnborough (4-5 days a week on-site) Salary: £45,000 - £65,000 + Company Benefits Clearance: Active MOD DV Contingency : Must be a sole British national This is an opportunity to join an exciting SME in the UK Secure Sector, they are looking to add a Network Support Engineer to join one of their technical teams. As a Network Support Engineer, you will provide support for Cisco network routing, switching and data centre fabric products and services (both hardware and software) and the technologies used to InterconnecT network devices and end systems/hosts. You will collaborate internally and externally with customers, vendors & 3rd parties to troubleshoot & debug issues with customer networks. You will require analytical skills and technical knowledge to solve complex product and network problems. Effectively utilise lab setups to recreate and solve problems and support various customers and their networks. Key Responsibilities Customer Engagement: Lead the delivery of services, foster strong relationships with customer operational teams, and coordinate incident management and resolution. Problem Resolution: Act as a focal point for resolving complex customer problems, leveraging Cisco technologies across Security, Unified Collaboration, and Data Centre solutions. Incident Management: Diagnose, troubleshoot, and resolve technical incidents related to Cisco products, services, and solutions. Testing and Compatibility: Build or utilise test environments to resolve complex problems and compatibility issues. Knowledge Sharing: Develop and deliver knowledge transfer materials and problem resolution documentation for customers and team members. Incident Documentation: Maintain accurate records in incident and knowledge management systems and ensure adherence to case management guidelines. Communication: Provide clear and effective communication with customers and Networkology stakeholders regarding the status and progress of service requests. Skills Certification: CCNA/CCNP Technical Expertise: Strong knowledge of Cisco solutions, particularly in one or more of the following: Security, Unified Collaboration, Data Centre Problem-Solving Skills: Proven ability to diagnose, troubleshoot, and resolve complex technical issues. Communication Skills: Strong verbal and written communication skills for customer and stakeholder interactions. Customer Focus: Experience in building and maintaining positive customer relationships. Documentation: Proficiency in maintaining detailed and accurate incident documentation