Business Solution Architect 6-month contract  Outside IR35 Remote Working We are currently supporting one of the UK's leading utilities providers, who are seeking a highly analytical Business Solution Architect to act as a critical bridge between business stakeholders and technical teams. In this hybrid role, you will be responsible for capturing business needs, identifying solution options, and developing robust business cases—including pricing models—that support strategic decision-making and investment planning. This role plays a vital part in shaping and evaluating initiatives within a complex, safety-critical environment. Prior experience in the nuclear energy sector is essential, with a deep understanding of regulatory, operational, and commercial frameworks. Key Responsibilities <ul><li>Engage with business stakeholders to understand strategic and operational objectives, pain points, and requirements.</li><li>Elicit, document, and analyse business requirements using interviews, workshops, and data analysis.</li><li>Translate business needs into solution designs that include workflows, system architecture, and integration points.</li><li>Develop business cases that outline the rationale for proposed solutions, including expected benefits, risks, and return on investment.</li><li>Create pricing models and cost estimates in collaboration with finance and delivery teams.</li><li>Present findings and proposals to senior management and executive stakeholders in a clear and concise manner.</li><li>Partner with technical teams to ensure alignment between business needs and solution delivery.</li><li>Support vendor selection, solution evaluation, and contract review where applicable.</li><li>Maintain a repository of business cases, project briefs, and solution documentation for audit and planning purposes.</li><li>Navigate and comply with nuclear sector-specific regulations and governance structures.</li></ul> Required Skills & Experience <ul><li>Demonstrated experience in business case development, including financial modelling and ROI analysis.</li><li>Familiarity with nuclear regulatory and operational frameworks in the UK.</li><li>Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.</li><li>Strong problem-solving capabilities and attention to detail.</li><li>Experience with business process modelling and solution design techniques.</li><li>Understanding of software development life cycle (SDLC) and enterprise architecture principles.</li><li>Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines.</li></ul> For more information, please apply below.

Business Solution Architect

About the Company: Globally recognised as best-in-class for Incident Response and Enterprise Security Consulting. They have built their own MDR and service Fortune 500 customers in three continents. About the Director Central Europe: Working remotely in Germany and responsible for the DACH and Central Europe regions, your role will be to drive new retainers, consulting engagements and platformisation opportunities in new and existing Enterprise Accounts across BFSI, Manufacturing and Critical Infrastructure sectors. Responsibilities: <ul><li>Perform as a trusted advisor to the CISO and other C-Level executives</li><li>Convert inbound leads and generate business development opportunities from personal connections, events and round tables</li><li>Ensure technology partner relationships are maintained and collaboration opportunities are maximised</li><li>Coordinate with technical teams to ensure deliverable reports are presented effectively</li><li>Share customer and prospect feedback on capability improvements to continuously enhance service offerings</li></ul> Experience Required: <ul><li>Minimum 10 years of professional experience with 5 years Cybersecurity consulting business development responsibility</li><li>Outstanding communication and presentation skills</li><li>Ability to interpret business objectives and articulate complex cybersecurity topics to technical and non-technical audiences</li></ul>

Director DACH

🚀 DevSecOps Engineer - Frankfurt - 120.000 EUR Ready to make a real impact in the future of public transport? 🚆💡 We’re a well-established consultancy working on forward-thinking mobility projects across Germany and beyond – and we're looking for a DevSecOps Engineer to join our growing team. With 200+ team members spread across Frankfurt, Berlin, and other key cities, we help our clients turn ambitious ideas into smart, user-focused transport solutions. 🌍🧠   💼 What you'll be doing<ul><li>Get hands-on in projects that shape modern public transport 🚊 </li><li>Be the go-to person for all things security 🔐 </li><li>Design and improve our DevOps platform to meet evolving team needs ⚙️ </li><li>Plan, implement & monitor security measures to keep everything safe & sound 🛡️ </li><li>Define and enforce security policies, standards & best practices 📜 </li><li>Automate security processes so we work smarter, not harder 🤖 </li><li>Identify and tackle security vulnerabilities proactively 🚨 </li><li>Set up robust security for cloud and Kubernetes environments ☁️🐳 </li><li>Run audits, reviews and respond quickly to incidents 🕵️‍♂️ </li><li>Share knowledge and build awareness across the team through training & workshops 🎓   </li></ul>🧠 What you bring<ul><li>A degree in Computer Science or similar – or equivalent hands-on experience 🎓 </li><li>Proven experience in a DevSecOps or IT security-focused role 🔧 </li><li>Solid knowledge of Docker, Kubernetes, and container security 🧱 </li><li>Familiarity with static & dynamic application security testing (SAST/DAST) 🔍 </li><li>Hands-on experience with AWS, Azure, or other cloud platforms ☁️ </li><li>Good understanding of IAM, firewalls, IDS/IPS, and SIEM tools 🚦 </li><li>Bonus if you've worked with ISO 27001 🏅 </li><li>A DevSecOps mindset and strong team player attitude 🤝 </li><li>Leadership or mentoring experience? Even better! 🌟 </li></ul>🎁 What we offer<ul><li>A meaningful role in a collaborative, forward-thinking environment 💬💡 </li><li>Flexibility with mobile working and a 38.5-hour workweek 🏡🕒 </li><li>Ongoing training and personal development opportunities 📚 </li><li>Flat hierarchies and quick decision-making 🙌 </li><li>Great perks: company pension, extra health insurance, job ticket, bike leasing, EGYM Wellpass, employee events & more 🚴🎉   </li></ul>💬 Sound like your kind of role? Let’s build the future of mobility together – apply now and bring your skills to projects that matter! 🌍🛠️

Senior DevSecOps Engineer - Frankfurt - 120.000 EUR

Our Client is seeking a hands-on Data Governance Analyst to join their growing data team and help shape the future of governance across our modern data ecosystem. This is an exciting opportunity to influence how data is structured, maintained, and trusted across the company, with exposure to cutting-edge technologies including Databricks, Snowflake, and Generative AI systems. What You’ll Be Doing<ul><li>Champion best practices in data governance, data quality, and data stewardship across teams.</li><li>Collaborate closely with data engineering, product, and compliance teams to establish and improve governance frameworks.</li><li>Implement and maintain data quality monitoring, data profiling, and policy enforcement processes.</li><li>Drive the use of Unity Catalog and similar tools for managing metadata and access control.</li><li>Build scalable reporting and automation workflows using SQL, Python, and orchestration tools.</li><li>Partner with stakeholders to improve data trust and culture across structured and unstructured datasets.</li><li>Contribute to CI/CD practices for governance pipelines, using tools like Git, Jenkins, or similar.</li><li>Explore the evolving AI and GenAI landscape, with a focus on data guardrails and filtering mechanisms.</li></ul>What We’re Looking For<ul><li>Proven experience in data governance, data quality, or data operations roles.</li><li>Hands-on experience with modern cloud data platforms – ideally Databricks, Snowflake, or Redshift on AWS.</li><li>Proficiency in SQL and Python for data manipulation and automation.</li><li>Familiarity with Unity Catalog, data cataloging, or lineage tools (e.g., Alation, Collibra, Purview).</li><li>Understanding of structured and unstructured data management, profiling tools, and data quality metrics.</li><li>Comfortable with CI/CD pipelines, version control (Git), and job orchestration.</li><li>Excellent communication skills, with the ability to work cross-functionally and champion data ownership.</li><li>A natural curiosity for AI and evolving technologies in data privacy, ethics, and security.</li></ul>Why Join Us<ul><li>Work in a high-impact role that sits at the intersection of data, compliance, and emerging AI.</li><li>Get exposure to an industry-leading GenAI stack with real-world production use cases.</li><li>Remote-first environment with flexible working, competitive comp, and equity participation.</li><li>A collaborative team culture focused on trust, innovation, and continuous learning.</li></ul>Please send me your CV to paul.culmer@xcede.com

Data Governance Analyst

​Jonathan joined Xcede's Cyber division in 2020, and is now one of our Principal InfoSec Recruitment Consultants recruiting into the DACH region. Jonathan primarily works across cybersecurity roles spanning Security Operations Centre, Incident Response, SIEM (Security Information & Event Management) and Digital Forensics. He prides himself on finding exceptional cybersecurity talent for his clients as well as the top roles tailored to his candidates’ unique experiences and skillsets.

Jonathan Malone

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Location: Remote-first (occasional on-site workshops in Germany) Contract Type: Freelance / Freelance-to-Perm Transition Possible A leading digital banking platform is seeking a skilled IAM Architect to support a business-critical identity and access management initiative. This role is instrumental in shaping a secure and scalable IAM environment, focusing on high privilege user monitoring and segregation of duties (SoD). Key Responsibilities: <ul><li>Design and implement IAM architecture in a highly regulated financial environment</li><li>Define and improve access models, especially for privileged users and sensitive operations</li><li>Drive segregation of duties controls and enforce least privilege principles</li><li>Lead the integration and configuration of IAM technologies (ideally Okta, but open to others such as ForgeRock, SailPoint, or One Identity)</li><li>Collaborate with engineering, security, and compliance teams to ensure alignment with technical and regulatory requirements</li><li>Attend occasional in-person workshops in Germany to align stakeholders and progress project milestones</li></ul>Ideal Candidate: <ul><li>Strong background in IAM architecture, ideally within banking, fintech, or regulated industries</li><li>Proven experience designing and implementing access control systems using platforms such as Okta, ForgeRock, or similar</li><li>Deep understanding of SoD, RBAC, and privileged access controls</li><li>Ability to work across departments and influence IAM strategy and policy</li><li>Strong communication skills in English (German is a plus)</li><li>Willingness to travel occasionally for key stakeholder workshops</li></ul>What’s on Offer: <ul><li>Strategic IAM role in a fast-paced digital banking environment</li><li>Flexible working arrangements – remote-first with occasional travel</li><li>Influence the IAM landscape of a modern financial platform from the ground up</li></ul>

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