Talent Locker

About the Company

Talent Locker is a multi-award-winning IT Recruitment Agency, specialising in IT Business Change & Transformation and Workplace Change.

We provide best in class recruitment services throughout the UK, working in a consultative, honest and professional manner. We are proud of our 4.9* rating on Google, with the vision to be the recruitment company most recommended by people driving change.

Our experienced consultants each work in a dedicated sector to enable them to source the best candidates, develop a quality network of talent, and provide in depth market research to clients.

Specific sectors / roles include:

- ERP & CRM - Both End User and Consultancy
- Workplace Consulting, Co-working & Real Estate
- Project & Programme Management, Business Change and Leadership
- Technology

If you are either seeking a new role, looking to add to your current team or looking to recruit an entire new team in any of our core areas, then we can help you.

Reach out today - hello@talentlocker.co.uk

Listed Jobs

Company Name

Talent Locker

Job Title

VMware VCF Engineer - Outside IR35

Job Description

**Job title**: VMware VCF Engineer **Role Summary** Design, deploy, and support VMware Virtual Cloud Foundation (VCF) environments for a defence and security client. The role requires on‑site delivery, full engagement with system configuration, automation, and troubleshooting. **Expectations** - Deliver high‑availability VCF solutions that meet stringent security and performance standards. - Maintain operational excellence through monitoring, updating, and optimizing the VMware stack. - Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to integrate VCF with existing cloud and on‑premises infrastructure. **Key Responsibilities** - Install and configure VMware SDDC Manager, NSX‑TC, vSphere, vSAN, and vRealize Suite components. - Provision, patch, and upgrade VCF packages according to timeline and change‑management protocols. - Implement security hardening, access control, and compliance controls for defence‑grade environments. - Design and enforce data‑at‑rest and in‑transit encryption, role‑based access, and audit logging. - Monitor system performance, capacity, and health using vRealize Operations and other tooling, and respond to incidents. - Create and maintain documentation: architecture diagrams, runbooks, test plans, and support guides. - Engage in incident and problem management; root‑cause analysis for recurring issues. - Advise on capacity planning, scalability, and cost optimization of VCF deployments. **Required Skills** - Deep expertise in VMware VCF (SDDC) architecture, deployment, and lifecycle management. - Proficiency with vSphere, vSAN, NSX‑TC, vRealize Suite, and related VMware technologies. - Strong scripting/background in PowerCLI, Bash or Python for automation. - Experience with security‑centric design: SC Level clearance, defence standards, and secure‑by‑design principles. - Knowledge of networking, storage fundamentals, and cloud integration (AWS/Azure/Azure‑Stack). - Excellent troubleshooting, analytical, and communication skills. **Required Education & Certifications** - Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field (or equivalent professional experience). - VMware Certified Professional – Data Center Virtualization (VCP‑DCV) and VMware Certified Advanced Professional – Virtual Cloud, Platform (VC‑ADV) or equivalent. - Additional certifications such as VCF‑C (VMware Cloud Foundation) and NSX‑TC are highly desirable. **Security Clearance** Successful candidates must obtain a Security Clearance, SC Level, before commencement.

Farnborough, United kingdom

On site

05-01-2026

Company Name

Talent Locker

Job Title

VMWare VCF Engineer

Job Description

Job Title: VMWare VCF Engineer Role Summary: Contract engineer responsible for designing, deploying, and optimizing VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF) private cloud environments in a defence & security context. Expectations: • Must obtain SC level security clearance before commencement. • Onsite work required at the client site. • Short‑term contractual engagement. Key Responsibilities: - Translate business and application requirements into scalable VCF reference architectures (management, workload domains, VI workload design). - Plan capacity, produce Bill of Materials (BOM) and hardware Compatibility List (HCL) compliant designs across compute, storage, networking, and edge deployments. - Deploy and configure VCF with automated pipelines, ensuring baseline templates and SOPs for application teams. - Maintain, harden, and secure multi‑classification virtualised collaboration and development environments. - Integrate platform services (monitoring, logging, security controls) as needed. - Produce and enforce configuration baselines and standard operating procedures. Required Skills: - Proven infrastructure or platform engineering experience, with VCF exposure. - Strong knowledge of VMware Cloud Foundation stack and private cloud operations. - Solid grounding in data‑centric security principles. - Proficiency in networking, storage, operating systems, and platform monitoring/logging tools. - Ability to produce HCL‑compliant designs and BOM documentation. Required Education & Certifications: - Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field. - VMware Certified Professional – VMware Cloud Foundation (VCP‑VCF) or equivalent certification. - Current SC level security clearance (mandatory).

Farnborough, United kingdom

On site

27-01-2026

Company Name

Talent Locker

Job Title

Security Engineer (MOD / Defence)

Job Description

Job title: Security Engineer (MOD / Defence) Role Summary: Contract Security Engineer providing technical security services on a MOD/Defence project. Duties focus on vulnerability management, SIEM operations, secure deployment, incident support, and integration of security practices in CI/CD and operational environments. Requires SC security clearance and collaborative engagement with security and technical teams. Expectations: - Operate onsite in a fast‑moving defence environment. - Maintain a high level of technical competency in security tooling and defence standards. - Demonstrate strong communication skills and teamwork. - Adhere to MOD security policies, frameworks, and guidelines. Key Responsibilities: - Design, build, and maintain SOC detections and SIEM use cases. - Conduct vulnerability assessments using tools such as Nessus and Elastic Security. - Monitor, analyze, and respond to security events within the defence project. - Integrate security controls and best practices into CI/CD pipelines. - Apply modern threat models (e.g., MITRE ATT&CK) to identify and mitigate risks. - Collaborate with SOE teams, security lead, and developers to enforce secure system deployment. - Provide incident response support and post‑incident analysis. - Ensure compliance with MOD security policies and frameworks. Required Skills: - Hands‑on experience with SIEM platforms and security monitoring. - Proficient in vulnerability assessment tools (Nessus, Elastic Security, etc.). - Understanding of CI/CD pipelines and DevOps security controls. - Familiarity with MOD security policies, frameworks, and threat models (MITRE ATT&CK). - Strong communication and collaborative abilities. - Prior experience working in secure environments such as Government or Defence. Required Education & Certifications: - SC level security clearance (or able to attain). - Relevant security certifications such as CISSP, CEH, CISM, or equivalent are advantageous. ---

Farnborough, United kingdom

On site

05-02-2026

Company Name

Talent Locker

Job Title

Business Relationship Manager (Technology/Supply Chain/SAP)

Job Description

**Job Title** Business Relationship Manager (Technology/Supply Chain/SAP) **Role Summary** Senior Business Relationship Manager responsible for bridging IT and supply‑chain functions within a large retail organization. Focuses on SAP S/4HANA implementation and enterprise transformation initiatives, ensuring IT solutions meet business requirements and drive operational efficiency. **Expectations** - Serve as the primary liaison between IT and supply‑chain stakeholders. - Own end‑to‑end SAP S/4HANA transformation projects, delivering on schedule, scope, and budget. - Translate business needs into technical requirements and vice versa. - Champion continuous improvement and digital adoption across supply‑chain operations. **Key Responsibilities** 1. Lead SAP S/4HANA transformation initiatives aligned with corporate strategy. 2. Collaborate with supply‑chain, procurement, and business leaders to define functional specifications. 3. Coordinate cross‑functional project teams, manage resources, timelines, and deliverables. 4. Ensure alignment of IT and business goals, mitigating risks and resolving issues. 5. Facilitate change management, training, and adoption across the organization. 6. Monitor and report on project performance, driving corrective actions where needed. 7. Provide thought leadership on emerging industry trends and technology opportunities. **Required Skills** - Expertise in SAP S/4HANA, supply‑chain modules, and enterprise resource planning. - Strong business‑analysis, stakeholder management, and communication skills. - Proven project and program management experience (including portfolio oversight). - Change management and process‑improvement methodology knowledge. - Ability to translate complex technical concepts into business value. - High level of negotiation, influence, and conflict resolution. - Familiarity with data analytics, reporting, and performance metrics. **Required Education & Certifications** - Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Business, Operations Management, or related field. - SAP S/4HANA certification (e.g., SAP Certified Application Associate – S/4HANA) preferred. - Project Management Certification (PMP, PRINCE2, or equivalent) advantageous.

City, United kingdom

On site

08-02-2026