SCADA Cutover Engineer Warwick - Hybrid (2-3 days in office) 6-month contract Daily Rate: £500 inside umbrella Role Overview: Our client is seeking a skilled SCADA Cutover Engineer to join their team for a critical role in transitioning to a new SCADA system. This position is essential for ensuring a smooth cutover process by managing the technical aspects and developing a comprehensive Cutover Runbook. Your expertise will help coordinate all necessary components for a successful transition from the current system to the new SCADA platform. Key Responsibilities: Runbook Development: Design and create a detailed Cutover & Dress Rehearsal Runbook, including rollback scenario planning, task sequencing, dependencies, and timing. Collaboration: Work closely with engineering, infrastructure, infosec, and operations teams to validate readiness for the cutover and any necessary failback procedures. Requirement Management: Identify, document, and manage all technical cutover requirements, including data needs, system configurations, interface activations, and rollback procedures. Checkpoint Definition: Establish technical checkpoints, rollback plans, and contingency strategies to mitigate risks. Compliance Assurance: Ensure all activities align with change management processes, operational constraints, safety protocols, security standards, and regulatory requirements. Rehearsal Management: organise and manage cutover rehearsals, dry runs, and simulations to ensure the viability of cutover scenarios and the effectiveness of the runbook. Execution Leadership: Provide technical leadership during the cutover execution phase, ensuring adherence to the established plan and addressing Real Time issues as they arise. Post-Cutover Support: Assist with post-cutover activities, including verification, stabilisation, and incident resolution to ensure system integrity. Required Skills & Experience: Experience with SCADA platforms. Background in CNI cutovers and knowledge of industrial control systems. Strong understanding of industrial automation and CNI architecture. Proven experience as a Technical Solution Architect or Implementation Lead in large-scale technology deployments. Demonstrated expertise in developing and executing detailed cutover runbooks for complex, mission-critical systems. In-depth knowledge of system integration infrastructure readiness and network configuration within Operational Technology (OT) environments. Familiarity with cybersecurity requirements and operational risk management for Critical National Infrastructure (CNI). Strong problem-solving abilities, documentation skills, and coordination capabilities under high-pressure conditions. Excellent communication skills, with the capacity to lead cross-functional teams effectively. Qualifications: Degree level or equivalent experience as a Technical Solution Architect or Implementation Lead in large-scale technology deployment or transformation programmes. Pontoon is an employment consultancy. We put expertise, energy, and enthusiasm into improving everyone's chance of being part of the workplace. We respect and appreciate people of all ethnicities, generations, religious beliefs, sexual orientations, gender identities, and more. We do this by showcasing their talents, skills, and unique experience in an inclusive environment that helps them thrive. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you.
04/07/2025
Project-based
SCADA Cutover Engineer Warwick - Hybrid (2-3 days in office) 6-month contract Daily Rate: £500 inside umbrella Role Overview: Our client is seeking a skilled SCADA Cutover Engineer to join their team for a critical role in transitioning to a new SCADA system. This position is essential for ensuring a smooth cutover process by managing the technical aspects and developing a comprehensive Cutover Runbook. Your expertise will help coordinate all necessary components for a successful transition from the current system to the new SCADA platform. Key Responsibilities: Runbook Development: Design and create a detailed Cutover & Dress Rehearsal Runbook, including rollback scenario planning, task sequencing, dependencies, and timing. Collaboration: Work closely with engineering, infrastructure, infosec, and operations teams to validate readiness for the cutover and any necessary failback procedures. Requirement Management: Identify, document, and manage all technical cutover requirements, including data needs, system configurations, interface activations, and rollback procedures. Checkpoint Definition: Establish technical checkpoints, rollback plans, and contingency strategies to mitigate risks. Compliance Assurance: Ensure all activities align with change management processes, operational constraints, safety protocols, security standards, and regulatory requirements. Rehearsal Management: organise and manage cutover rehearsals, dry runs, and simulations to ensure the viability of cutover scenarios and the effectiveness of the runbook. Execution Leadership: Provide technical leadership during the cutover execution phase, ensuring adherence to the established plan and addressing Real Time issues as they arise. Post-Cutover Support: Assist with post-cutover activities, including verification, stabilisation, and incident resolution to ensure system integrity. Required Skills & Experience: Experience with SCADA platforms. Background in CNI cutovers and knowledge of industrial control systems. Strong understanding of industrial automation and CNI architecture. Proven experience as a Technical Solution Architect or Implementation Lead in large-scale technology deployments. Demonstrated expertise in developing and executing detailed cutover runbooks for complex, mission-critical systems. In-depth knowledge of system integration infrastructure readiness and network configuration within Operational Technology (OT) environments. Familiarity with cybersecurity requirements and operational risk management for Critical National Infrastructure (CNI). Strong problem-solving abilities, documentation skills, and coordination capabilities under high-pressure conditions. Excellent communication skills, with the capacity to lead cross-functional teams effectively. Qualifications: Degree level or equivalent experience as a Technical Solution Architect or Implementation Lead in large-scale technology deployment or transformation programmes. Pontoon is an employment consultancy. We put expertise, energy, and enthusiasm into improving everyone's chance of being part of the workplace. We respect and appreciate people of all ethnicities, generations, religious beliefs, sexual orientations, gender identities, and more. We do this by showcasing their talents, skills, and unique experience in an inclusive environment that helps them thrive. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you.
Pre-Sales Consultant - London 3-6 Month Contract - Inside IR35 2 -3 Days per week onsite - Hybrid working Pre-sales consultant required for a leading client based in London. My client is currently seeking a Pre-Sales Consultant to come on board to act as a Technical Consultant with a proven ability to capture business requirements and define effective, fit-for-purpose solutions. The ideal candidate will leverage their broad technical expertise to participate confidently in client-facing sales discussions, helping shape commercially viable solutions that meet business needs while earning trust from both clients and internal teams. In this role, you'll primarily work with our existing clients, fostering long-term relationships with key stakeholders. Collaborating closely with Account Managers and Subject Matter Experts (SMEs), you'll help define and evolve technology roadmaps. You'll become a trusted advisor, clearly articulating how our technical solutions can address challenges and deliver tangible value. Key skills and responsibilities, Lead discovery sessions during presales engagements to identify customer business objectives, challenges, and technical requirements, providing strategic recommendations and best practices Collaborate with the sales team to present solutions and products to existing clients, showing how offerings align with their business needs Create detailed project scoping documentation that translates customer needs into viable technical solutions Work with Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) to develop comprehensive solution designs where specialist input is required Support the sales function by maintaining and refining key presales assets such as solution documentation, technical checklists, pricing tools, and proposal templates Contribute to product management by identifying opportunities for new services or enhancements based on customer demand and market trends. Ensure timely and accurate completion of timesheets for effective billing and internal project tracking. Produce regular management reports highlighting key presales activities and performance metrics. Experience in a presales, technical consultancy, solution architect, or delivery engineering role, ideally within an MSP or IT services environment. Broad knowledge across modern technologies, particularly Microsoft 365, Azure, networking infrastructure, and cybersecurity. Familiarity with delivering or supporting projects and change programs in complex IT environments.Strong presentation and communication skills, with the ability to explain complex technical ideas to both technical and non-technical audiences effectively. Interested? Please submit your updated CV to Dean Parkes at Crimson for immediate consideration. Not interested? Do you know someone who might be a perfect fit for this role? Refer a friend and earn £250 worth of vouchers! Crimson is acting as an employment agency regarding this vacancy
03/07/2025
Project-based
Pre-Sales Consultant - London 3-6 Month Contract - Inside IR35 2 -3 Days per week onsite - Hybrid working Pre-sales consultant required for a leading client based in London. My client is currently seeking a Pre-Sales Consultant to come on board to act as a Technical Consultant with a proven ability to capture business requirements and define effective, fit-for-purpose solutions. The ideal candidate will leverage their broad technical expertise to participate confidently in client-facing sales discussions, helping shape commercially viable solutions that meet business needs while earning trust from both clients and internal teams. In this role, you'll primarily work with our existing clients, fostering long-term relationships with key stakeholders. Collaborating closely with Account Managers and Subject Matter Experts (SMEs), you'll help define and evolve technology roadmaps. You'll become a trusted advisor, clearly articulating how our technical solutions can address challenges and deliver tangible value. Key skills and responsibilities, Lead discovery sessions during presales engagements to identify customer business objectives, challenges, and technical requirements, providing strategic recommendations and best practices Collaborate with the sales team to present solutions and products to existing clients, showing how offerings align with their business needs Create detailed project scoping documentation that translates customer needs into viable technical solutions Work with Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) to develop comprehensive solution designs where specialist input is required Support the sales function by maintaining and refining key presales assets such as solution documentation, technical checklists, pricing tools, and proposal templates Contribute to product management by identifying opportunities for new services or enhancements based on customer demand and market trends. Ensure timely and accurate completion of timesheets for effective billing and internal project tracking. Produce regular management reports highlighting key presales activities and performance metrics. Experience in a presales, technical consultancy, solution architect, or delivery engineering role, ideally within an MSP or IT services environment. Broad knowledge across modern technologies, particularly Microsoft 365, Azure, networking infrastructure, and cybersecurity. Familiarity with delivering or supporting projects and change programs in complex IT environments.Strong presentation and communication skills, with the ability to explain complex technical ideas to both technical and non-technical audiences effectively. Interested? Please submit your updated CV to Dean Parkes at Crimson for immediate consideration. Not interested? Do you know someone who might be a perfect fit for this role? Refer a friend and earn £250 worth of vouchers! Crimson is acting as an employment agency regarding this vacancy
ABOUT YOU You're a hands-on leader with a solid background in software engineering and a passion for building scalable platforms from the ground up. You thrive in dynamic environments and take pride in owning both the product and its technical roadmap. With strong communication skills and a collaborative mindset, you're ready to manage a team and guide them toward technical and personal growth. You enjoy engaging with stakeholders and are not afraid to get involved in coding and architectural decisions. WHAT ARE YOU GOING TO DO Take ownership of one of two future development teams Manage 3-5 direct reports, providing mentorship and growth opportunities Align regularly with business and product stakeholders Contribute to the codebase, technical architecture, and strategic planning Maintain and evolve a diverse portfolio of existing products Work with technologies such as Kotlin (Spring Boot), Python, AWS, Terraform, AWS CDK, and Angular 16+ AN IDEAL PROFILE WOULD BE Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science or related field 7+ years of relevant work experience post-graduation 1+ year in a lead or engineering management role Solid experience in Python or a JVM language (Kotlin/Java) Skilled in cloud computing, preferably AWS, with Infrastructure as Code experience Strong knowledge of SQL and query performance Experienced in clean, scalable code practices and large-scale projects Familiarity with the Spring Framework and Typescript is a plus Comfortable working closely with business stakeholders and gathering requirements Tick all the boxes? Then smash that button and let's have a chat. Contact - (see below) ABOUT US: Levy is an international IT staffing organization providing recruitment and project resourcing services to companies ranging from start-ups to well-established global players across the UK, Holland, Germany, Belgium, and the USA. By partnering with our clients, we provide tailored interim and permanent IT staffing solutions to help them deliver their initiatives across applications and infrastructure, touching areas such as Digital, Data, Cloud, Cybersecurity and ERP.
30/06/2025
Project-based
ABOUT YOU You're a hands-on leader with a solid background in software engineering and a passion for building scalable platforms from the ground up. You thrive in dynamic environments and take pride in owning both the product and its technical roadmap. With strong communication skills and a collaborative mindset, you're ready to manage a team and guide them toward technical and personal growth. You enjoy engaging with stakeholders and are not afraid to get involved in coding and architectural decisions. WHAT ARE YOU GOING TO DO Take ownership of one of two future development teams Manage 3-5 direct reports, providing mentorship and growth opportunities Align regularly with business and product stakeholders Contribute to the codebase, technical architecture, and strategic planning Maintain and evolve a diverse portfolio of existing products Work with technologies such as Kotlin (Spring Boot), Python, AWS, Terraform, AWS CDK, and Angular 16+ AN IDEAL PROFILE WOULD BE Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science or related field 7+ years of relevant work experience post-graduation 1+ year in a lead or engineering management role Solid experience in Python or a JVM language (Kotlin/Java) Skilled in cloud computing, preferably AWS, with Infrastructure as Code experience Strong knowledge of SQL and query performance Experienced in clean, scalable code practices and large-scale projects Familiarity with the Spring Framework and Typescript is a plus Comfortable working closely with business stakeholders and gathering requirements Tick all the boxes? Then smash that button and let's have a chat. Contact - (see below) ABOUT US: Levy is an international IT staffing organization providing recruitment and project resourcing services to companies ranging from start-ups to well-established global players across the UK, Holland, Germany, Belgium, and the USA. By partnering with our clients, we provide tailored interim and permanent IT staffing solutions to help them deliver their initiatives across applications and infrastructure, touching areas such as Digital, Data, Cloud, Cybersecurity and ERP.
