ACTICA CONSULTING is looking for employees for positions:
data scientist
Working hours
full-time | Permanent
Responsibility
actica is currently accepting applications for a Data Analyst / Data Scientist
switches to annual pay review at Principal Consultant grade and above
about Actica
creating genuinely useful data outcomes to help deliver client goals in major business transformation programmes
actica is a fast-growing Digital Transformation consultancy working primarily in the UK Public Sector
location: UK Clients sites – Guildford Base Office
job Type: Full Time, Permanent
industries: UK Public Sector and Defence
Salary
salary
Requirements
coding eg expertise in Python or R
collaborative, team-based development
cloud analytics platforms eg relevant AWS and Azure platform services
data visualisation tools eg Power BI, Qlik Sense
data science approaches and tooling eg Hadoop, Spark
data engineering approaches
database management, eg MySQL, Postgres
government Digital Service approaches, ie the Government Service Design Manual and the Service Standard
architect
Working hours
full-time | Permanent
Responsibility
actica is currently accepting applications for a Cloud Architect
switches to annual pay review at Principal Consultant grade and above
role Profile
location: UK Clients sites – Guildford Base Office
collaborate with application teams to assess existing on-premises or legacy applications and plan their migration to the cloud
job Type: Full Time, Permanent
industries: UK Public Sector and Defence
grade/s: Consultant / Senior Consultant / Principal Consultant
Salary
salary
Requirements
A solid foundation in infrastructure is crucial. Understand networking, storage, virtualization, and server technologies
be well-versed in cloud security principles, encryption, identity and access management, data protection, and regulatory compliance requirements
understanding of core network architecture including integration into software defined networking within the individual cloud instantiations
proficiency in designing scalable, highly available, and fault-tolerant architectures. You should be able to create architecture diagrams, define components, and understand how different services integrate to meet business objectives
candidates must be eligible and willing to gain high level UK Security Clearance to apply for this position
data architect
Working hours
full-time | Permanent
Salary
salary
Responsibility
creating genuinely useful outcomes to help deliver client goals in major business transformation programmes
hands-on analysis, not just assurance, including working with clients, users and other team members to address issues before they become blockers
translating business requirements into technical specifications, including data streams, integrations, transformations, databases, and data warehouses
defining reference architecture, which is a pattern that others can follow to create and improve data systems
offering advice on potential solutions and products to solve and enhance client data and analytical reporting capabilities
collaborating and coordinating with multiple departments, stakeholders, partners, and external vendors
qualifications and Experience
defining the data architecture framework, standards and principles, including modelling, metadata, security, reference data such as product codes and client categories, and master data such as clients, vendors, materials, and employees
Requirements
data architecture and modelling
cloud analytics platforms e.g. relevant Azure platform services
data visualisation tools e.g. Power BI, Qlik Sense
data science approaches and tooling e.g. Spark
data engineering approaches
government Digital Service approaches including the Government Service Design Manual and the Service Standard
enterprise or Solution architecture development using a recognised framework e.g. TOGAF
business or systems analysis methods and tools, e.g. BPMN, UML
technical consultant
Working hours
full-time | Permanent
Salary
salary
Requirements
enterprise and Technical Architecture development and review using EA frameworks and methods e.g. TOGAF, MODAF
client facing
prior work experience gained in a technical and / or consulting environment
the ability to present and justify conclusions to project teams and stakeholders
A willingness to take on new and unfamiliar subject matter
the ability to build and nurture durable working relations with stakeholders
proven abilities in communicating and delivering to stakeholder expectations and requirements
preference is given to candidates with a STEM based degree
Responsibility
defining end-to-end architectures including Business, Applications, Data and Infrastructure
production of User and Service Requirements Documentation
delivery of key Concept and Assessment Phase products
supporting large ICT procurements, including developing procurement documentation, and evaluation strategies and evaluating bids
providing technical assurance that proposed solutions are fit for purpose
developing strategies for future delivery of ICT services to meet the client’s business needs and in accordance with the Government’s ICT and other strategies
qualifications and Experience
systems administrator
Requirements
proficient in Active Directory
windows Server 2016/2019/2022
managing Virtualised Infrastructure
active directory Certificate services
securing Information Systems
microsoft Exchange 2019
you will ideally have Computer Science or IT based academics and experience of system administration within a Microsoft environment
you will be proactive, self-motivated, and be able to keep up with the rapid pace of ICT
Responsibility
maintenance of company information systems
acting as 1st and 2nd Line Support and escalate support requests as required
liaising with IT suppliers
attending relevant IT meetings and providing updates
carrying out monitoring of systems to ensure system health and security
maintenance of Firewall and gateway security policies
responding to security alerts and liaising with System Security Officer on any incidents
data scientist
Responsibility
actica recognises that data engineering, analytics, and data science are distinct but interconnected disciplines
you'll collaborate with stakeholders to transform legacy systems, implement data governance frameworks, and ensure solutions meet the highest security standards
architecting end-to-end data solutions for major business transformation programmes
our data engineers focus on building and maintaining the data infrastructure that enables analytics and data science work, while our data scientists and analysts focus on deriving insights and developing models
designing and implementing data lakes and warehouses using cloud technologies
at Actica, we're at the forefront of the UK government's AI transformation agenda, seeking skilled data specialists to architect and implement advanced analytics solutions for critical public sector and defence organisations
creating automated data pipelines for continuous data integration
as part of our team, you'll leverage technologies like Palantir, Tableau, and cloud platforms to build scalable data infrastructure, develop machine learning models, and create robust solutions that enhance public service delivery
Requirements
must be eligible and willing to obtain UK Government Security Clearance
coding e.g. expertise in Python or R
collaborative, team-based development
cloud analytics platforms e.g. relevant AWS and Azure platform services
we work predominantly within the UK Defence and Public Sectors so experience within those sectors is desirable, preferably in roles which have used data to solve business problems
data tools e.g. Power BI, Qlik Sense, Palantir, Tableau, Splunk, Elastic
the fast-moving nature of the Public Sector technology environment, together with the need to resource multiple, ad-hoc assignments, also requires our data analysts and data scientists to be quick thinkers, proactive and self-motivated – with the ability to apply a structured approach to often unfamiliar subject matter
data science approaches and tooling e.g. Hadoop, Spark
devops engineer
Responsibility
supporting innovative projects involving multi-cloud platforms, zero-trust security frameworks, and robust monitoring solutions, ensuring the reliability of nationally significant services
working in secure, classified environments, you're involved in designing and delivering scalable, secure, and automated solutions that enable the rapid, reliable delivery of mission-critical systems
our deep expertise in public sector digital transformation and established presence across defence and government organisations offer unique opportunities to work on high-impact projects while maintaining the highest security standards
if you're passionate about modern DevOps practices and want to apply your skills to transform government infrastructure while working with cutting-edge technologies in secure environments, we should discuss how your expertise could strengthen our growing practice
tackle diverse assignments spanning modern cloud and data infrastructure, from modernising legacy systems into cloud-native architectures to building and maintaining robust data platforms across multiple cloud providers
as a DevOps Engineer at Actica, you will be responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining cloud-native infrastructure and deployment pipelines across AWS, Azure, and GCP platforms, with a focus on supporting data engineering workloads and ensuring secure, automated operations for UK public sector organisations
working with infrastructure as code, containerisation, and modern CI/CD practices while collaborating with our data engineering teams to optimise infrastructure for their specific needs
implement secure data processing environments for classified information, create automated deployment pipelines for data applications and ML models, and design comprehensive multi-cloud solutions with robust monitoring systems
Requirements
must be eligible and willing to obtain UK Government Security Clearance
knowledge of security tools and practices
expertise in Infrastructure as Code
familiarity with GitOps workflows
experience with data pipeline orchestration tools
understanding of networking principles and SDN
proficiency in containerization and orchestration for data workloads
knowledge of database administration
solutions architect
Responsibility
providing architecture services in complex transformation programmes to enable alignment and drive coherent delivery based on value streams
developing baseline and transition architectures to support the client's strategic and/or implementation planning of ICT services within a business change programme
developing architecture views to describe all aspects of a client's organisation, such as its business, applications and data architecture
Requirements
experience in the public sector, defence or financial services, preferably within the ICT context on enterprise solutions
experience producing architecture documentation, such as options assessments, suitable to engage business stakeholders in both informal and formal governance settings
consulting experience in the public sector or defence
A flexible, consulting mindset
architectural expertise in one or more of business, solutions or service architecture domains
excellent interpersonal, presentation and written communication skills
experience in using enterprise or business architecture frameworks and practices such as TOGAF to enable a large, complex business to plan, deliver and govern change
the fast-moving nature of the ICT environment, together with the need to resource multiple, ad-hoc assignments, requires our consultants to be quick thinkers, proactive and self-motivated and have the ability to apply a structured approach to often unfamiliar subject matter