LA International

About the Company

LA International is a Digital and Technology Resourcing and Project Solutions organisation, with Enhanced Government Accreditation. Operating globally from the largest single-site facility in the UK. LA International is the UK’s number 1 and largest supplier of Security Cleared Digital and Technology resource to His Majesty’s Government.

With a successful track record spanning over 40 years of delivering Resourcing and Project Solutions, we have been at the forefront of providing innovative Digital, Technology, Transformation and Project/Programme Management services and solutions to a host of Public and Private sector organisations in over 90 countries, across 5 continents, ranging from SMEs to some of the largest and most respected enterprise clients across Government, Defence, Health, Education, Technology and Telecommunications sectors.

Today, LA International is the largest privately owned Digital and Technology Resourcing and Project Solutions provider in the UK, winning many industry awards including Best IT Recruitment firm, Best Public Sector firm, and are proud double winners of the Queen’s Awards for Enterprise in International Trade for outstanding international growth and innovation.

 The largest Specialist Digital and Technology Resourcing and Project Solutions provider in the UK
 UK’s number 1 Supplier of Security Cleared Digital and Technology resource
 The Largest single site Resourcing and Project Solutions Organisation in the UK
 Global service provider for over 40 years across 5 continents in over 90 countries
 Enhanced Government Accreditation
 Partner of Choice and Preferred Supplier too many major organisations
 Platinum financial rating – Dun & Bradstreet
 Queen's Award for Enterprise: International Trade 2015 & 2021
 Awards and Nominations from the Private, Public, and European Sectors
 Recruiter Awards Winner – Best IT, Best Public Sector, Gold Award
 Excellent Testimonies from a host of organisations

Listed Jobs

Company Name

LA International

Job Title

DV Technical Lead

Job Description

Job Title: DV Technical Lead Role Summary: Lead technical delivery of assigned work packages from design through release, ensuring alignment with programme objectives, compliance, and best practices in a Wintel‑based and multi‑platform environment. Expactations: • Own end‑to‑end delivery of work packages and maintain momentum across engineering, architecture, test, change, and operations teams. • Resolve technical, organisational, and interpersonal blockers, escalating issues and risks when necessary. • Maintain technical integrity by reviewing engineering outputs, identifying inconsistencies, and enforcing early problem detection. • Ensure all technical decisions comply with programme goals and security requirements (DV clearance required). • Communicate status, risks, and decisions to stakeholders effectively. Key Responsibilities: - Drive work packages through design, build, test, and live‑service release. - Provide leadership across Wintel and multi‑platform environments. - Identify and remove technical blockers and bureaucratic impediments. - Assess engineering deliverables for accuracy and consistency. - Coordinate cross‑functional teams to keep projects on schedule. - Monitor progress, manage risks, and perform escalations. - Align technical decisions with programme objectives and compliance standards. Required Skills: - Proven experience as Technical Lead, Delivery Lead, or Senior Engineer in complex IT settings. - Strong knowledge of Wintel stack (Windows Server, AD, Group Policy, infrastructure services, virtualization). - Broad technical awareness of networks, security, applications, and integrations. - Ability to challenge technical teams constructively and distinguish fact from fiction. - Success in driving delivery within complex, bureaucratic, or high‑pressure environments. - Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and problem‑solving skills. - Experience working with or within Agile teams. - Demonstrated capacity to work with security‑cleared projects; prior DV clearance a plus. Required Education & Certifications: - Relevant tertiary qualification in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field. - Professional certifications (e.g., MCSE, CCNA, CISSP, Prince2, ScrumMaster) preferred but not mandatory. - Current DV security clearance or ability to obtain within 18 weeks.

Basingstoke, United kingdom

On site

Senior

06-01-2026

Company Name

LA International

Job Title

Infrastructure Architect - DV Cleared

Job Description

**Job Title**: Infrastructure Architect – DV Cleared **Role Summary** Senior technical architect responsible for designing, proposing, and delivering secure, resilient large‑scale infrastructure solutions for a government client. Works within an agile, multi‑skilled team, communicating with senior stakeholders, managing third‑party requests, and ensuring architectural alignment with business vision and security standards. **Expectations** - Deliver high‑quality technical proposals that meet the client’s strategic and operational objectives. - Serve as a senior client interface, presenting complex concepts to executive audiences. - Coordinate with cross‑functional teams and external vendors to keep projects on schedule and within scope. - Maintain DV security clearance throughout the engagement. **Key Responsibilities** 1. Own the end‑to‑end delivery of technical proposals and architectural designs. 2. Collaborate with security, service, and management teams to shape holistic solutions. 3. Engage directly with customers to elicit infrastructure requirements and refine specifications. 4. Manage third‑party providers and change requests, ensuring minimal impact on the overarching architecture. 5. Lead production deployments, overseeing project execution, service transition, and post‑deployment support. 6. Ensure all solutions satisfy relevant security, compliance, and quality standards. 7. Contribute to Agile development cycles, supporting continuous improvement of delivery processes. 8. Apply Microsoft Windows systems administration best practices (GPO, PowerShell, WMI, patching) to infrastructure deployments. **Required Skills** - Senior client‑facing communication and presentation abilities. - Expert knowledge in designing and implementing secure, highly available infrastructures. - Proven track record of managing end‑to‑end production deployments and service transitions. - Deep understanding of security standards and compliance frameworks. - Experience with Agile methodologies and cross‑functional team collaboration. - Proficiency in Microsoft Windows enterprise administration (GPO, PowerShell, WMI, patching). - Ability to manage third‑party relationships and change control processes. **Required Education & Certifications** - Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field (or equivalent practical experience). - Relevant industry certifications preferred: Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert, Microsoft Certified: Windows Server Hybrid Administrator Associate, CISSP or equivalent security accreditation. - Valid DV Level security clearance (or willingness to obtain).

Basingstoke, United kingdom

On site

06-01-2026

Company Name

LA International

Job Title

SSGM Expert

Job Description

Job title: SSGM Expert Role Summary: Provide expert configuration, deployment, and support of Self‑Service Group Management (SSGM) within enterprise directory environments for a public sector client. Deliver onsite services, ensuring secure and compliant group management workflows. Expactations: - Maintain SC security clearance and complete pre‑appointment vetting. - Operate onsite, collaborating closely with client stakeholders. - Drive continuous improvement of SSGM processes and documentation. Key Responsibilities: - Deploy, configure and troubleshoot SSGM solutions (e.g., Microsoft Azure AD SSGM, third‑party tools). - Integrate SSGM with existing enterprise directories (Active Directory, LDAP). - Provide training and support to end‑users and administrators. - Conduct security reviews, audits and compliance reporting. - Develop and maintain technical documentation and SOPs. - Liaise with IT, security, and business teams to optimize group‑management policies. Required Skills: - Proven expertise in Self‑Service Group Management concepts and implementations. - Strong knowledge of Enterprise Directory solutions (AD, Azure AD, LDAP). - Experience in a public‑sector or regulated environment (preferred). - Excellent problem‑solving, communication, and documentation skills. Required Education & Certifications: - Relevant IT qualification or equivalent experience. - Current SC security clearance. - Certifications such as Microsoft Certified: Azure AD or similar identity‑management credentials are an advantage.

Newcastle upon tyne, United kingdom

On site

06-01-2026

Company Name

LA International

Job Title

Operational Technology Architect (DV cleared and Outside IR35)

Job Description

Operational Technology Architect **Role Summary** Defines, designs, and governs industrial and operational technology systems to ensure secure, resilient, interoperable architectures aligned with business and regulatory requirements. Provides strategic direction and technical leadership for IT/OT convergence, industrial IoT, and cloud integration. **Expectations** 7+ years’ experience in OT, industrial engineering, or architecture roles. Must be or have previously held high-level security clearance (DV). Security clearance mandatory. **Key Responsibilities** - Define/maintain OT architecture standards, reference designs, and solution roadmaps. - Architect ICS, SCADA, DCS, PLC, and HMI systems for control networks. - Design secure, resilient architectures meeting safety, availability, and operational continuity. - Integrate OT with IT/cloud platforms and define industrial protocols (e.g., Modbus, OPC UA). - Implement cybersecurity frameworks (security-by-design, Purdue Model/IEC 62443). - Conduct risk assessments, threat modeling, threat/architecture reviews. - Develop high-availability/fault-tolerance designs and disaster recovery plans. - Align systems with functional safety, regulatory compliance, and incident response. - Collaborate with engineering, IT, cybersecurity teams, and vendors. - Review designs/solutions for architectural compliance and produce documentation. **Required Skills** - Expertise in industrial control systems (ICS), SCADA, DCS, and OT networking. - Proficient in OT cybersecurity principles, standards, and threat mitigation. - Strong knowledge of industrial protocols, IT/OT integration, and data flows. - Experience with IIoT, edge computing, and cloud-native system design. - Strategic and hands-on architectural leadership in complex OT environments. **Required Education & Certifications** - Bachelor’s degree in engineering, computer science, or related field. - Certifications in OT architecture, cybersecurity (e.g., CISSP), or industrial systems (preferred).

Preston, United kingdom

On site

Senior

06-01-2026