NP Group

About the Company

At NP Group, we challenge the status quo of the global talent market. We provide bold solutions, creative approaches and, above all, collaboration. We don't believe in transactional recruitment relationships, instead we focus on forging close partnerships with all our clients. Our consultants are highly knowledgeable in the industry sectors and technologies they serve and provide a consultative service tailored to you.

Our specialist brands include

Scala Leadership: Enabling businesses to execute their Go-To-Market strategies.

Zefa: Global Specialists in DevOps & Technology Talent.

NP Talent Solutions: Experts in delivering Bespoke Recruitment Solutions and Professional Services.

Listed Jobs

Company Name

NP Group

Job Title

Automation Engineer

Job Description

**Job Title:** Automation Engineer **Role Summary:** Design, implement, and maintain automation, monitoring, and alerting solutions to enhance reliability and accelerate issue resolution in a data protection environment. Collaborate with cross‑functional teams and operations to identify gaps, streamline processes, and improve observability across legacy and modern systems. **Expectations:** - Deliver tangible automation and observability improvements within a 12‑month contract period. - Translate ambiguous requirements into actionable deliverables and measurable outcomes. - Communicate progress and insights effectively to both technical and non‑technical stakeholders. **Key Responsibilities:** - Develop Python scripts and automation playbooks using Ansible to support data protection workflows. - Configure and maintain Prometheus, Grafana, Loki, and Cortex dashboards for real‑time monitoring and alerting. - Build and maintain Git‑based CI/CD pipelines (e.g., Jenkins) to automate deployments and updates. - Integrate with REST APIs to ingest metrics, logs, and control data protection services. - Collaborate with operations teams to refine alerting logic, reduce noise, and expedite triage. - Troubleshoot complex, poorly documented issues across diverse platforms, documenting root causes and remedies. - Coordinate with cross‑functional teams to identify process gaps, propose solutions, and ensure scope alignment. **Required Skills:** - Strong Python development. - Experience with Git and CI/CD tools (Jenkins). - Hands‑on knowledge of Prometheus, Grafana, Loki, Cortex. - Proficiency with Ansible. - Understanding of REST APIs. - Excellent problem‑solving and analytical thinking. - Effective communication and stakeholder collaboration. - Organizational skills for managing multiple priorities. **Desirable Skills (not mandatory):** - Experience with backup/backup data protection tools (e.g., Veritas NetBackup). - Knowledge of data deduplication concepts. - UNIX or Windows Server administration. - Storage technologies (SAN, NAS, S3). - Kubernetes or OpenShift familiarity. - Perl experience. **Required Education & Certifications:** - Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field. - Relevant certifications (Ansible, Kubernetes, or similar) preferred but not mandatory.

Glasgow, United kingdom

Hybrid

09-12-2025

Company Name

NP Group

Job Title

SysOps Team Lead

Job Description

**Job Title:** SysOps Team Lead **Role Summary:** Lead a SysOps team to design, implement, and optimize automation, monitoring, and RMM strategies for proactive managed services. Balance technical expertise with team leadership to ensure operational efficiency and service excellence. **Expectations:** - Proven experience designing end-to-end automation workflows. - Hands-on scripting experience (PowerShell, Python) for process optimization. - Demonstrated leadership in managing technical teams and driving improvements. - Proficiency in Microsoft Azure, Microsoft Endpoint Administration, and RMM platform optimization. - Strong experience with AutoPilot deployments, patch management, and hybrid device environments. **Key Responsibilities:** - Design and implement automation workflows using PowerShell, Python, Ansible, or RMM platforms. - Optimize operational tools (e.g., N-able, Acronis, Intune, Qualys) for efficiency and consistency. - Oversee monitoring, alerting, and self-healing systems to ensure proactive service delivery. - Develop Power BI dashboards and reports for operational insights and performance tracking. - Lead team development, mentor members, and resolve escalations across automation, patching, and configurations. - Collaborate with cross-functional teams on strategic initiatives and documentation standards. - Ensure compliance with ITIL practices, SLAs, and security protocols. **Required Skills:** - Advanced scripting skills in PowerShell and Python. - Strong Power BI dashboard design and data analysis capabilities. - Technical leadership and cross-team collaboration expertise. - Critical thinking for solving complex operational challenges with scalable solutions. - Deep understanding of IT operations, device management, and systems administration. **Required Education & Certifications:** - Bachelor’s degree in IT, Computer Science, or related field (optional). - Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate (AZ-104) **[required]**. - Microsoft Certified: Endpoint Administrator (MD-102) **[required]**. - PowerShell Scripting Certification **[required]**. - Power BI Data Analyst Associate **[required]**. - CompTIA Cloud+ or Azure/AWS Architecture Certification **[required]**. - ITIL v4 Foundation (optional). - Microsoft Security Operations Analyst (SC-200) or CompTIA Security+ (optional). - Ansible Automation Certification (optional).

London, United kingdom

On site

Senior

07-01-2026

Company Name

NP Group

Job Title

OT Cyber Security Consultant

Job Description

Job title: OT Cyber Security Consultant Role Summary: Provide expert OT cyber security consulting for corporate clients, applying ISA/IEC 62443 and NIST frameworks to assess risks, design security architectures, and drive OT security transformation across control‑system environments. Expectations: - Act as trusted advisor on OT risks, standards, and regulatory compliance. - Deliver measurable security uplift and operational resilience improvements. - Lead development of roadmaps and governance models that align OT security with business objectives. Key Responsibilities: 1. Conduct comprehensive OT security assessments to identify gaps and prioritize remediation. 2. Define and implement OT security transformation strategies, including roadmap development and milestone tracking. 3. Design technical security architectures and serve as authority on OT system architecture and controls. 4. Deliver security uplift initiatives, ensuring integration with existing IT security programs. 5. Establish governance frameworks, standards, and operating models tailored to OT environments. 6. Build capability within client organizations through stakeholder engagement, training, and governance oversight. Required Skills: - Deep practical experience in Operational Technology security. - Knowledge of IT/OT convergence and integration challenges. - Expertise in OT risk management and operational resilience. - Familiarity with ISA/IEC 62443 and NIST security frameworks. - Proven delivery of security uplift projects, including technical design and implementation. - Strong stakeholder communication and capability‑building capabilities. Required Education & Certifications: - Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Security, Electrical Engineering, or related field. - Professional certifications such as CISSP, CISA, ISO/IEC 27001 Lead Implementer, or ISA/IEC 62443‑x series are highly desirable.

England, United kingdom

On site

08-01-2026

Company Name

NP Group

Job Title

Linux & Windows Systems Engineer - eDV Cleared

Job Description

**Job Title:** Linux & Windows Systems Engineer – eDV Cleared **Role Summary:** Provide technical leadership in designing, building, and testing a secure internal messaging platform. Deliver pre‑production and production environments, configure RedHat OpenShift, manage Windows infrastructure and integrate testing processes while ensuring compliance with HMG ICT and documentation standards. **Expectations:** - UK national with current enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (eDV) clearance. - Minimum onsite presence of 4 days per week at Farnborough. - 6‑month initial contract, subject to extension. **Key Responsibilities:** - Plan, implement, and document a pre‑production test environment for the messaging system. - Follow vendor build instructions, create internal build and deployment documentation. - Install and configure RedHat OpenShift Platform; build and test the production environment. - Develop and maintain project plans, track progress, and report to internal and external stakeholders. - Coordinate with business stakeholders to capture system requirements and validate solution alignment. - Collaborate with testing teams to design, agree, and execute test plans, ensuring solution functionality and security. **Required Skills:** - Proficiency with HMG ICT and network standards. - Expertise in VMware (Broadcom VCF), RedHat OpenShift, Microsoft Windows (Active Directory, Remote Desktop Services, Group Policy). - Experience with Microsoft Exchange, Privileged Access Management, auditing & logging, backup & storage solutions, and IP networking. - Strong documentation skills aligned with HMG documentation standards. - Knowledge of testing principles and methodologies. **Required Education & Certifications:** - UK national status with active enhanced DV clearance. - Relevant technical certifications preferred (e.g., RedHat Certified Engineer, Microsoft Certified: Windows Server, VMware Certified Professional).

Hampshire, United kingdom

On site

20-01-2026