Senior Data Architect – Azure / Databricks / Python Location: London (2 days per week in-office) Salary: ~£100,000  Type: Permanent Join a global leader in legal market intelligence as they embark on a major data transformation journey. Our client is internationally recognised for their deep-dive publications, trusted globally in the same way the Michelin Guide is for restaurants. With significant inbound business and a subscriber-based model, they are now pivoting into the world of market intelligence—developing tools that help legal professionals and firms understand performance metrics, win/loss ratios, and sector trends through data. With a new CDO leading the function and a committed investment in data, they are hiring a Senior Data Architect to help shape and scale their Azure-native data platform. You’ll play a central role in the architecture of a platform handling vast quantities of textual and quantitative legal data—supporting both internal analytics and customer-facing products. Key Responsibilities<ul><li>Lead the architecture and design of robust, scalable data solutions in a modern Azure environment</li><li>Drive the development of logical and conceptual data models, metadata frameworks, and architecture roadmaps</li><li>Support and influence the entire data lifecycle—from ingestion and transformation to analytics and product delivery</li><li>Collaborate closely with the CDO and engineering team to define the platform’s technical direction</li><li>Deliver architectural outputs and solutions aligned with governance, compliance, and performance best practices</li><li>Work with both structured and unstructured datasets, leveraging Databricks and Azure Data Factory</li><li>Provide thought leadership across data strategy, tooling, and modelling</li></ul>Tech Environment<ul><li>Azure Cloud Services (Data Factory, Databricks, Azure SQL, CosmosDB, Synapse)</li><li>SQL Server (on-prem and cloud-based)</li><li>Python and .NET code base</li><li>MDM, Data Lineage, Data Vault, and Kimball</li><li>Agile delivery, collaborative team culture</li></ul>Ideal Candidate Profile<ul><li>Experience as a Senior Data Architect or Lead Data Engineer in a modern cloud environment</li><li>Hands-on knowledge of Azure data services and strong SQL skills</li><li>Extensive experience in designing metadata-driven pipelines and data warehouse architectures</li><li>Comfortable defining “as-is” and “to-be” states across data ecosystems</li><li>Strong communication skills with the ability to liaise across technical and business teams</li><li>Passionate about technology, detail-driven, and proactive in delivery</li><li>Keen to be a doer—not just a strategist—and thrive in getting architecture built and working</li></ul>What’s on Offer<ul><li>Competitive salary (~£100k) with flexibility</li><li>High-impact role with exposure to C-level decision making</li><li>Hybrid working model – 2 days per week in-office</li><li>Clear progression path to Head of Data Architecture</li></ul>

Data Architect

Security Solution Architect 3-month Contract Outside IR35 Remote Active SC Clearance - Essential Key responsibilities <ul><li>Working with stakeholders to deliver solutions that enhance maturity and reduce risk, aligned with Programme objectives.</li><li>Engage with business units to understand and balance conflicting priorities and constraints.</li><li>Collaborate with technical and service teams to implement security solutions that support cybersecurity operations.</li><li>Lead solution option assessments, guided by Enterprise Architecture, to define maintainable solutions that meet business needs.</li><li>Design key solutions for re-architecture initiatives (e.g. transition to data-centric architecture in the Cyber Defence workstream).</li><li>Assist with procurement of security solutions.</li><li>Work with Enterprise Architecture and Cyber SMEs to ensure alignment with the wider organisation</li><li>Provide support for tactical initiatives as needed.</li></ul>Required Experience <ul><li>Proactive approach and ability to lead and shape complex deliveries in collaboration with internal teams and suppliers.</li><li>Proven experience as a Security Solutions Architect</li><li>Strong architectural and design skills, with the ability to develop scalable and secure solutions that operate as services</li><li>Experience with at least one Enterprise Architecture framework (Zachman, Togaf SABSA or similar)</li><li>Experience of supporting procurement exercises and implementations</li></ul> For more information please apply below. You must have Active SC Clearance to be considered for this position.

Security Architect

Currently my biggest client in Berlin is looking for an AI Secutity Engineer to join their team on 9 months initial contract. The role requires fluency in German and English About the Role We are seeking an experienced and passionate AI/ML Security Engineer to join our Cyber Defense team. In this role, you will design, develop, and maintain machine learning-powered threat detection systems, enhancing our ability to identify and respond to advanced cyber threats across cloud, endpoint, and network environments. You’ll work cross-functionally with data scientists, threat analysts, and engineers to integrate AI into the heart of our detection and response pipeline. Key Responsibilities<ul><li>Design and implement ML-based models to detect anomalies, advanced persistent threats (APTs), and malicious behavior.</li><li>Integrate AI/ML models into existing SIEM/SOAR and EDR platforms.</li><li>Collaborate with threat intelligence teams to translate TTPs (MITRE ATT&CK) into algorithmic detection logic.</li><li>Optimize behavioral analytics models for real-time inference and low false-positive rates.</li><li>Conduct model validation, retraining, and drift analysis.</li><li>Develop tools and dashboards for visualizing threats and ML performance metrics.</li><li>Contribute to incident response and forensic investigations with data-driven insights.</li></ul>Required Skills & Qualifications<ul><li>Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Data Science, or related field.</li><li>3+ years of experience in cybersecurity or ML/AI engineering.</li><li>Proficiency in Python (Pandas, Scikit-learn, TensorFlow, or PyTorch).</li><li>Strong understanding of security frameworks (e.g. MITRE ATT&CK, Kill Chain, NIST).</li><li>Experience with SIEM (e.g. Splunk, Sentinel), EDR (e.g. CrowdStrike, Carbon Black), and SOAR tools.</li><li>Knowledge of anomaly detection, supervised/unsupervised learning, and NLP techniques.</li><li>Familiarity with cloud environments (AWS, Azure, GCP) and their security services.</li></ul>

AI/ML Security Engineer (Remote)

Job description Currently my biggest Telecommunications client in Germany is looking for a German Speaking Network Technician to join their team The role will require several days onsite each month in Kiel. The role is for a permanent employment contract. The role requires business fluency in German and English. Your tasks as a network technician Hardware: - You configure and operate network components, router and switching systems, as well as firewalls and VPNs. - You employ installations in the datacenter and at customer sites, network management, monitoring, and documentation. - You process fault reports at the second level, identify potential faults using existing tools, and initiate appropriate measures. Your profile as a network technician - Ideally, you have completed technical training, a technical degree, or comparable qualifications. - You are a true team player and work reliably and independently. - Ideally, you have knowledge of TCP/IP, experience with routing protocols, and basic knowledge of configuring and operating access technology based on VDSL/Ethernet, or certifications in the networking field (e.g., Cisco, CCNA). Financial package: - In-house salary structure offers you a lump sum annual payment and annual inflation adjustment. - Other benefits include a company pension plan, a daycare subsidy, and additional childcare days. - Work-life balance: Flexible working hours, remote working, and 30 days of vacation

Network Engineer (Hybrid- Kiel)

​Shakir joined Xcede in 2020, he is a skilled Senior Consultant with a demonstrated history of working in the staffing and recruiting industry across the IT space. As his role is delivery focused, Shakir supports the Xcede team on a variety of urgent roles. His primary focus is on contract technology positions across the UK. 

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M365 IAM Specialist 6-month Contract Outside IR35 Remote Active SC clearance is required   We're working with a client that is looking for an M365 IAM Specialist who will play a key role in securing and optimising our identity infrastructure of the organisation.   The ideal candidate will possess extensive expertise in Microsoft 365 environments, with a strong track record of managing complex, multi-tenant architectures, and in-depth knowledge of Conditional Access, Azure Active Directory (Azure AD), and identity governance.   Key Responsibilities: <ul><li>Design, implement, and manage Conditional Access policies to enforce secure access to M365 services.</li><li>Administer and optimise Azure AD, including hybrid identity configurations and synchronisation (e.g., AAD Connect).</li><li>Manage identity lifecycle processes, including provisioning, de-provisioning, and access reviews.</li><li>Monitor and respond to identity-related security incidents and alerts.</li><li>Collaborate with security, compliance, and IT teams to ensure alignment with organisational policies.</li><li>Support multi-factor authentication (MFA), Privileged Identity Management (PIM), and role-based access control (RBAC).</li><li>Troubleshoot complex identity and access issues across hybrid and cloud environments.</li><li>Maintain documentation and provide training to internal teams on IAM best practices.</li></ul>  Required Skills and Experience: <ul><li>Extensive experience in Identity and Access Management, with a focus on Microsoft 365 and Azure AD.</li><li>Proven experience managing complex M365 tenants (e.g., multiple domains, hybrid environments, B2B/B2C).</li><li>In-depth understanding of Conditional Access, including policy design, implementation, and troubleshooting.</li><li>Strong knowledge of MFA, SSO, OAuth, SAML, and OpenID Connect.</li><li>Experience with Microsoft Entra ID, Microsoft Defender for Identity, and Microsoft Purview is a plus.</li><li>Familiarity with PowerShell scripting for automation and reporting.</li></ul>  For more information, please apply below. You must have Active SC Clearance to be considered for this position.

Identity and Access Management (IAM) Specialist – M365

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