QA Engineer (Scada) Wokingham (3 days per week onsite) Up to £40,000 plus benefits & bonus Must be SC cleared or be eligible to hold Security Clearance My consultancy client is looking to hire a QA Engineer specialised in SCADA. The role involves ensuring smooth network operations and top-tier telemetry operations in an Infrastructure/Application ITIL-based support environment. Key Responsibilities: Implement standardized testing approaches using central Test Tool/s. Collaborate on requirements articulation and alignment with NG Requirements and Test Strategy. Work within SCRUM Teams including the product Owner (PO) and SCADA SMEs/NGET Business testers to ensure test effort is appropriately represented in the User Stories and Tests capture Test Requirements fully. Thoroughly review test scripts and requirement mappings. Facilitate SME reviews and ensure effective defect reporting. Monitor and report on the progress of test preparation of JIRA/XRAY Tests (and associate test plans) and test readiness (environments, data prioritisation and end points), test scripts being of the right quality and level of detail. Ensure the technical scope is reviewed and agreed with an appropriate NG SME. using the defined processes. Produce Test Status reports and any other KPIs such as forecasts as required by the SCRUM Teams or National Grid team (eg Dashboards, charts). Use common metrics keeping all stakeholders appraised of testing progress to plan. Provide leadership and guidance as the testing expert for the assigned area. Key Skills Good depth of Test Quality Assurance experience. Experience of Real Time operations for Power Network Control Systems - Telemetry-based products - Communications Protocols (IEC101) - Alarm Management - Network Monitoring & Forecasting - Display (mimics) - Workflow management - Historian. Strong experience testing across the Test Lifecycle. Strong business process-based test experience, able to understand, follow and explain complex business processes. Strong test design, development, and documentation skills - creating User Stories, Test Scenarios, and JIRA (JQL etc.) Reports. Good MS Office/Excel. Experience using JIRA Test Management and good Dashboard Reporting, Defect Management. Familiarity with industry standards and regulations related to power systems and control systems engineering (eg, IEC 61850, IEEE standards). Strong technical testing knowledge including integration Middleware - Oracle MFT and Mulesoft APIs. Experience with working in working in an on and offshore based model. Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to analyse complex technical challenges related to testing power systems and control systems. Effective communication and teamwork skills, with the ability to collaborate across disciplines and communicate technical concepts to various stakeholders. ISTQB Qualified. Please send your CV for immediate consideration.
28/03/2024
Full time
QA Engineer (Scada) Wokingham (3 days per week onsite) Up to £40,000 plus benefits & bonus Must be SC cleared or be eligible to hold Security Clearance My consultancy client is looking to hire a QA Engineer specialised in SCADA. The role involves ensuring smooth network operations and top-tier telemetry operations in an Infrastructure/Application ITIL-based support environment. Key Responsibilities: Implement standardized testing approaches using central Test Tool/s. Collaborate on requirements articulation and alignment with NG Requirements and Test Strategy. Work within SCRUM Teams including the product Owner (PO) and SCADA SMEs/NGET Business testers to ensure test effort is appropriately represented in the User Stories and Tests capture Test Requirements fully. Thoroughly review test scripts and requirement mappings. Facilitate SME reviews and ensure effective defect reporting. Monitor and report on the progress of test preparation of JIRA/XRAY Tests (and associate test plans) and test readiness (environments, data prioritisation and end points), test scripts being of the right quality and level of detail. Ensure the technical scope is reviewed and agreed with an appropriate NG SME. using the defined processes. Produce Test Status reports and any other KPIs such as forecasts as required by the SCRUM Teams or National Grid team (eg Dashboards, charts). Use common metrics keeping all stakeholders appraised of testing progress to plan. Provide leadership and guidance as the testing expert for the assigned area. Key Skills Good depth of Test Quality Assurance experience. Experience of Real Time operations for Power Network Control Systems - Telemetry-based products - Communications Protocols (IEC101) - Alarm Management - Network Monitoring & Forecasting - Display (mimics) - Workflow management - Historian. Strong experience testing across the Test Lifecycle. Strong business process-based test experience, able to understand, follow and explain complex business processes. Strong test design, development, and documentation skills - creating User Stories, Test Scenarios, and JIRA (JQL etc.) Reports. Good MS Office/Excel. Experience using JIRA Test Management and good Dashboard Reporting, Defect Management. Familiarity with industry standards and regulations related to power systems and control systems engineering (eg, IEC 61850, IEEE standards). Strong technical testing knowledge including integration Middleware - Oracle MFT and Mulesoft APIs. Experience with working in working in an on and offshore based model. Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to analyse complex technical challenges related to testing power systems and control systems. Effective communication and teamwork skills, with the ability to collaborate across disciplines and communicate technical concepts to various stakeholders. ISTQB Qualified. Please send your CV for immediate consideration.
Role: Senior Engineer (Cloud Platform) Location: London Paddington, Hybrid Department/Practice: Technology Delivery, Cloud Platform Special working conditions (travel, on call etc.): Might need to travel to London Paddington Office for 3 days a week The Role Will be part of the Cloud Platform Engineering team and drive the solution/engineering practices. Will be leading the engineering forum within cloud portfolio. As you peruse the points below, remember that we place more emphasis on a positive and eager attitude than on existing expertise. Engineer and optimize hybrid Azure Platform solutions, focusing on compute, network, storage, monitoring, and security. Collaborate with Azure Platform engineers, architects, and other stakeholders in the implementation of an Enterprise Scale platform and Landing zones Provide expertise in IT operations areas, such as networking, virtualization, identity, security, and governance, ensuring these areas align with the overall Azure Platform strategy. Mentor and guide junior engineers, encouraging best practices in Azure administration, development, and DevOps processes. Automate everything using Terraform, Shell, Powershell and Python Develop test for infrastructure using Terratest, integration test and end to end testing. To ensure knowledge articles of all supported systems are continually updated. To provide a high level of customer service, whilst working under pressure. To follow and adhere to established Incident Management, Change Management and Problem Management procedures. Builds a strong performing team, sets clear expectations and goals based on OKRs and KPls, manages execution, stays within budget, proactively solves issues. Work alongside architects, developers, and other engineers to ensure efficient Azure Enterprise Scale Landing Zone platforms. Active involvement in decision making areas such as networking, virtualization, identity, security, business continuity, disaster recovery and governance. Working autonomously and use the opportunity to create exemplars, frameworks, or other platform products to enhance the ability of others to work autonomously or in collaborative way to use cloud and tooling ecosystems. Apply DevOps principles in solving operational problems through extreme and innovative automations and solutions. Design and drive roadmaps, outcomes, and collaborative projects. Translate vision into strategy. Provide technical leadership for the team with limited guidance from management or senior teammates. Uses solid understanding of cloud, 6Rs of migration and emerging understanding of how that domain interacts with cloud products in the design of technical solutions. Explores industry best practices and influences application of the most relevant and effective solutions in the activities performed day to day. Monitor the environment by collecting data and providing analytics on customer behavior, performance, errors. Focused on Efficiency, Automation and reducing manual tasks in Operations for both Apps and Infra Improve the Reliability of system in production and fixing issues by digging into code, identify the issue and contribute a fix back to the code base. Be an Escalation point for severity incident. Update knowledge management procedures, handbooks, and Writing reports. Contributing to the tool chain and shared stack managed by orchestras and fellowships and more generally taking an active role in these engineering communities. Your Profile Key skills/knowledge/experience: Experience: 10+ years of overall experience with a minimum of 6+ years of experience on Cloud Technologies Technical Skills: Experience in designing, developing, and implementing single cloud, or hybrid Azure Platform solutions. Can demonstrate deep knowledge in setting up Azure Enterprise grade platform and hands on experience with Microsoft's Cloud Adoption Framework. Experience with Azure cloud native components. Proficiency in agile methodologies and CI/CD principles and practices. Experience in infrastructure as code (IaS) using tools like Terraform, and Github. Experience in writing programming in Python (MUST) and Go (Preferrable) Hands on experience with Windows/Linux Servers. Proactive incident management with Azure-based troubleshooting. Sound understanding of platform products in the market. Previous roles involving Azure administration, Azure development, and/or DevOps processes. Experience in creating APIs and Microservices. Experience in database tasks such as Creating Procedures, schemas, database, writing queries, tuning the queries and analyse workload reports. Experience in Linux, Kubernetes and Docker technologies. Experience in Azure Cloud compute, storage, network and other services. Experience in building the CiCD solution from scratch to automate all steps involved in the end-to-end path to production for Application Experience in Azure DevOps/Github Actions Experience in application, infrastructure, performance monitoring and alerting using tools. Deliver SOP to resolve incidents in production. Experience in implementing the security practices in the application stack. Knowledge of observability practices, including logging, monitoring, and tracing tools Good to have: Resourcefulness Meticulous attention to detail Logical thinking Good analytical skills Problem solving skills Collaboration Skills Good knowledge in ITIL process. Good automation skills Excellent verbal, written, and collaborative interpersonal communication skills
28/03/2024
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Role: Senior Engineer (Cloud Platform) Location: London Paddington, Hybrid Department/Practice: Technology Delivery, Cloud Platform Special working conditions (travel, on call etc.): Might need to travel to London Paddington Office for 3 days a week The Role Will be part of the Cloud Platform Engineering team and drive the solution/engineering practices. Will be leading the engineering forum within cloud portfolio. As you peruse the points below, remember that we place more emphasis on a positive and eager attitude than on existing expertise. Engineer and optimize hybrid Azure Platform solutions, focusing on compute, network, storage, monitoring, and security. Collaborate with Azure Platform engineers, architects, and other stakeholders in the implementation of an Enterprise Scale platform and Landing zones Provide expertise in IT operations areas, such as networking, virtualization, identity, security, and governance, ensuring these areas align with the overall Azure Platform strategy. Mentor and guide junior engineers, encouraging best practices in Azure administration, development, and DevOps processes. Automate everything using Terraform, Shell, Powershell and Python Develop test for infrastructure using Terratest, integration test and end to end testing. To ensure knowledge articles of all supported systems are continually updated. To provide a high level of customer service, whilst working under pressure. To follow and adhere to established Incident Management, Change Management and Problem Management procedures. Builds a strong performing team, sets clear expectations and goals based on OKRs and KPls, manages execution, stays within budget, proactively solves issues. Work alongside architects, developers, and other engineers to ensure efficient Azure Enterprise Scale Landing Zone platforms. Active involvement in decision making areas such as networking, virtualization, identity, security, business continuity, disaster recovery and governance. Working autonomously and use the opportunity to create exemplars, frameworks, or other platform products to enhance the ability of others to work autonomously or in collaborative way to use cloud and tooling ecosystems. Apply DevOps principles in solving operational problems through extreme and innovative automations and solutions. Design and drive roadmaps, outcomes, and collaborative projects. Translate vision into strategy. Provide technical leadership for the team with limited guidance from management or senior teammates. Uses solid understanding of cloud, 6Rs of migration and emerging understanding of how that domain interacts with cloud products in the design of technical solutions. Explores industry best practices and influences application of the most relevant and effective solutions in the activities performed day to day. Monitor the environment by collecting data and providing analytics on customer behavior, performance, errors. Focused on Efficiency, Automation and reducing manual tasks in Operations for both Apps and Infra Improve the Reliability of system in production and fixing issues by digging into code, identify the issue and contribute a fix back to the code base. Be an Escalation point for severity incident. Update knowledge management procedures, handbooks, and Writing reports. Contributing to the tool chain and shared stack managed by orchestras and fellowships and more generally taking an active role in these engineering communities. Your Profile Key skills/knowledge/experience: Experience: 10+ years of overall experience with a minimum of 6+ years of experience on Cloud Technologies Technical Skills: Experience in designing, developing, and implementing single cloud, or hybrid Azure Platform solutions. Can demonstrate deep knowledge in setting up Azure Enterprise grade platform and hands on experience with Microsoft's Cloud Adoption Framework. Experience with Azure cloud native components. Proficiency in agile methodologies and CI/CD principles and practices. Experience in infrastructure as code (IaS) using tools like Terraform, and Github. Experience in writing programming in Python (MUST) and Go (Preferrable) Hands on experience with Windows/Linux Servers. Proactive incident management with Azure-based troubleshooting. Sound understanding of platform products in the market. Previous roles involving Azure administration, Azure development, and/or DevOps processes. Experience in creating APIs and Microservices. Experience in database tasks such as Creating Procedures, schemas, database, writing queries, tuning the queries and analyse workload reports. Experience in Linux, Kubernetes and Docker technologies. Experience in Azure Cloud compute, storage, network and other services. Experience in building the CiCD solution from scratch to automate all steps involved in the end-to-end path to production for Application Experience in Azure DevOps/Github Actions Experience in application, infrastructure, performance monitoring and alerting using tools. Deliver SOP to resolve incidents in production. Experience in implementing the security practices in the application stack. Knowledge of observability practices, including logging, monitoring, and tracing tools Good to have: Resourcefulness Meticulous attention to detail Logical thinking Good analytical skills Problem solving skills Collaboration Skills Good knowledge in ITIL process. Good automation skills Excellent verbal, written, and collaborative interpersonal communication skills
Senior Network Engineer - 6 months - Uxbridge We're currently representing a leading IT Solutions Provider who are looking to recruit a Senior Network Engineer for an initial 6-month contract. Responsibilities: Regularly engage with clients and internal teams, including developers and analyst teams. Capable of collaborating with 3rd party vendors, OEMs, and product suppliers. Hands-on experience in infrastructure as code, constructing CI/CD pipelines, starting from scratch. Proficient in aiding DevOps teams with networking inquiries. Skills/Must have: Ability to navigate technical and architectural discussions for Data Centre hosting and migration. Proficiency in Network operations, Design, Solution, and Implementation support is desired. A robust background in networking, SaaS, and security is essential, with a deep understanding of IPSEC, GRE, HTTP/HTTPS, and DNS protocols. Mandated experience with Palo Alto and FortiGate Firewall, along with various Firewall backgrounds, and expertise in hybrid cloud integration. Essential experience with Proxy and SSL. Contract Details: Duration: 6 months Location: Uxbrdige Determination: Inside IR35 Day Rate: £350 Per Day - £400 Per Day Start Date: ASAP Senior Network Engineer - 6 months - Uxbridge
28/03/2024
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Senior Network Engineer - 6 months - Uxbridge We're currently representing a leading IT Solutions Provider who are looking to recruit a Senior Network Engineer for an initial 6-month contract. Responsibilities: Regularly engage with clients and internal teams, including developers and analyst teams. Capable of collaborating with 3rd party vendors, OEMs, and product suppliers. Hands-on experience in infrastructure as code, constructing CI/CD pipelines, starting from scratch. Proficient in aiding DevOps teams with networking inquiries. Skills/Must have: Ability to navigate technical and architectural discussions for Data Centre hosting and migration. Proficiency in Network operations, Design, Solution, and Implementation support is desired. A robust background in networking, SaaS, and security is essential, with a deep understanding of IPSEC, GRE, HTTP/HTTPS, and DNS protocols. Mandated experience with Palo Alto and FortiGate Firewall, along with various Firewall backgrounds, and expertise in hybrid cloud integration. Essential experience with Proxy and SSL. Contract Details: Duration: 6 months Location: Uxbrdige Determination: Inside IR35 Day Rate: £350 Per Day - £400 Per Day Start Date: ASAP Senior Network Engineer - 6 months - Uxbridge
Role : Atlassian Application Support Engineer Contract Length: 6 months initially Location: London or Glasgow (Hybrid) IR35: Inside Rate : £750/day Security Clearance: Minimum of SC The Role: As the Atlassian Application Operations Engineer you will have a deep understanding of Atlassian tools, plug ins and underlying technology. You would be responsible for the ongoing maintenance and development of our Atlassian tools supporting our digital service. Your role will be supporting, maintaining, and developing our on-premise (Data Centre) installation of Atlassian products including Jira Software, Jira Service Management and Confluence. Responsibilities: Administer the Back End Atlassian infrastructure and ensure the platform is highly available, reliable and secure Leading the Upgrading of Atlassian Data Centre products and plug-ins, working closely with O/S and DB specialists Building a replica of Production in DEV Upgrading in repeatable steps until confident to replicate Production upgrade Administrate the patching, backup and recovery of the Atlassian infrastructure Configure in a Staging environment a Data Centre instance supporting a resilient system (load balanced and distributed) Support the business in creating Jira projects and Confluence spaces Creating workflows, fields, screens, reports, dashboards etc. based on custom requirements Provide new ideas or processes for using the Atlassian suite more effectively Determine ways to optimise/improve Jira process workflows, as well as identify where functionality can/cannot meet user requests Develop metrics dashboards and advanced filters in Jira to provide end-users and business leadership with meaningful operational/performance metrics and status reports Manage all add-ons and integrations Provide user and JIRA Admin training Manage and own any documentation to aid support of the Atlassian suite Essential Skills Experience in the Atlassian Data Centre administration, configuration and support of Jira and Confluence Proven track history of upgrading Data Centre configurations and resilient infrastructure In-depth Jira, Jira Service Management, Confluence configuration and workflow changes Jira projects, access and administration Deep understanding of Atlassian architecture, focusing on JIRA, Jira Service Management and Confluence with a deep understanding of modularised workflows, permission schemes, notification schemes Proven ability to quickly pick up and understand complex technical issues and come up with solutions Skills to develop solutions for integration with other tools, automate manual processes, data migration routines and extract data for reporting and analytics purposes Jira add-ons, associated plug-ins and extension JIRA reporting and report filters Experience in a technical customer support role Desirable Skills Working knowledge of using Jira REST API or other REST based web services Skills to develop solutions for integration with other tools, automate manual processes, data migration routines and extract data for reporting and analytics purposes Proficiency in Linux server support and configuration as well as command line troubleshooting utilities Jira add-ons, associated plug-ins and extension JIRA reporting and report filters Experience in a technical customer support role To apply for this role please submit your latest CV or contact Aspect Resources Disability Confident As a member of the disability confident scheme, CLIENT guarantees to interview all candidates who have a disability and who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy. In cases where we have a high volume of candidates who have a disability who meet all the essential criteria, we will interview the best candidates from within that group. Armed Forces Covenant CLIENT is proud to support the Armed Forces Covenant and as such, we guarantee to interview all veterans or spouses/partners of military personnel who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy. In cases where we have a high volume of ex-military candidates/military spouses or partners, who meet all of the essential criteria, we will interview the best candidates from within that group. If you qualify for the above, please notify us. We will be in touch to discuss your suitability and arrange your Guaranteed Interview. Should you require reasonable adjustments at any point during the recruitment process or if there is a more accessible way for us to communicate, please do let me know.
28/03/2024
Project-based
Role : Atlassian Application Support Engineer Contract Length: 6 months initially Location: London or Glasgow (Hybrid) IR35: Inside Rate : £750/day Security Clearance: Minimum of SC The Role: As the Atlassian Application Operations Engineer you will have a deep understanding of Atlassian tools, plug ins and underlying technology. You would be responsible for the ongoing maintenance and development of our Atlassian tools supporting our digital service. Your role will be supporting, maintaining, and developing our on-premise (Data Centre) installation of Atlassian products including Jira Software, Jira Service Management and Confluence. Responsibilities: Administer the Back End Atlassian infrastructure and ensure the platform is highly available, reliable and secure Leading the Upgrading of Atlassian Data Centre products and plug-ins, working closely with O/S and DB specialists Building a replica of Production in DEV Upgrading in repeatable steps until confident to replicate Production upgrade Administrate the patching, backup and recovery of the Atlassian infrastructure Configure in a Staging environment a Data Centre instance supporting a resilient system (load balanced and distributed) Support the business in creating Jira projects and Confluence spaces Creating workflows, fields, screens, reports, dashboards etc. based on custom requirements Provide new ideas or processes for using the Atlassian suite more effectively Determine ways to optimise/improve Jira process workflows, as well as identify where functionality can/cannot meet user requests Develop metrics dashboards and advanced filters in Jira to provide end-users and business leadership with meaningful operational/performance metrics and status reports Manage all add-ons and integrations Provide user and JIRA Admin training Manage and own any documentation to aid support of the Atlassian suite Essential Skills Experience in the Atlassian Data Centre administration, configuration and support of Jira and Confluence Proven track history of upgrading Data Centre configurations and resilient infrastructure In-depth Jira, Jira Service Management, Confluence configuration and workflow changes Jira projects, access and administration Deep understanding of Atlassian architecture, focusing on JIRA, Jira Service Management and Confluence with a deep understanding of modularised workflows, permission schemes, notification schemes Proven ability to quickly pick up and understand complex technical issues and come up with solutions Skills to develop solutions for integration with other tools, automate manual processes, data migration routines and extract data for reporting and analytics purposes Jira add-ons, associated plug-ins and extension JIRA reporting and report filters Experience in a technical customer support role Desirable Skills Working knowledge of using Jira REST API or other REST based web services Skills to develop solutions for integration with other tools, automate manual processes, data migration routines and extract data for reporting and analytics purposes Proficiency in Linux server support and configuration as well as command line troubleshooting utilities Jira add-ons, associated plug-ins and extension JIRA reporting and report filters Experience in a technical customer support role To apply for this role please submit your latest CV or contact Aspect Resources Disability Confident As a member of the disability confident scheme, CLIENT guarantees to interview all candidates who have a disability and who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy. In cases where we have a high volume of candidates who have a disability who meet all the essential criteria, we will interview the best candidates from within that group. Armed Forces Covenant CLIENT is proud to support the Armed Forces Covenant and as such, we guarantee to interview all veterans or spouses/partners of military personnel who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy. In cases where we have a high volume of ex-military candidates/military spouses or partners, who meet all of the essential criteria, we will interview the best candidates from within that group. If you qualify for the above, please notify us. We will be in touch to discuss your suitability and arrange your Guaranteed Interview. Should you require reasonable adjustments at any point during the recruitment process or if there is a more accessible way for us to communicate, please do let me know.
Infrastructure Manager City of London (Hybrid) £80,000 - £90,000 per annum On behalf of an industry Leading organisation, we have a fantastic opportunity for an Infrastructure Manager to Lead their team of Senior Engineers across the EMEA region. The person in this role will collaborate closely with Team Leads/Managers in other regions and be a part of the Global Platforms Leadership team. You will manage the EMEA Systems Delivery team and additionally function as a key point of contact for the IT Operations team. The Infrastructure Manager role holds day to day responsibility for the EMEA team of Senior engineers who provide and manage the following technical services for the business: Active Directory, VMWare ESXi, Horizon & Vcentre, Windows Server, Windows client engineering, Intune, HPe server and storage hardware, Exchange Server, Windows clustering, M365 cloud services, Backup services, Service automation and Monitoring and alerting Responsibilities: Leading the systems engineering team, covering performance management, goal setting and upskilling. Working together with Global Leads to ensure work is prioritized and handed over correctly between regions as part of a Follow-The-Sun support model. Providing an escalation point for engineering and operations teams. Managing the work demands & backlog of the team for effective resource Management. Working with the business to understand their needs and upcoming projects. Playing an active role in the global platforms' leadership team, setting the standards for how we deliver services to the business. Proactively finding design issues with our current services which can be addressed before they become user impacting. Challenging and supporting the engineering team with design and implementation, you are their technical mentor. Work closely with our information security team to ensure new services do not create additional risk and address any identified risks. Skills/Experience required: Previous experience managing & leading a team of Experienced Senior Engineers The technical ability to contribute & challenge solutions and deliver the best outcome Experience using Data to drive priorities, manage workloads/backlogs and identify hotspots/issues/risks for pro-active remediation. Customer oriented, with a passion for delivering excellent service and for continuous improvement of services. Excellent communication skills, able to communicate well over the telephone, chat, or face to face. Collaborating with suppliers to specify the right solutions for our requirements and manage the delivery of those. Flexible and willing to work outside of the core hours if necessary - the global platforms team is responsible for a large portfolio of business-critical services & provides an escalation point 24x7. Able to adapt to and manage changing situations, one day may be designing integration for a new application into our existing estate, the next may be supporting a new acquisition. Technical knowledge required: Experience with collaboration tools such as Jira/ServiceNow VMWare ESXi & VCentre PowerShell Scripting and automation Storage technologies Backup tools (ideally Commvault, but training can be provided) Azure AD (including, but not limited to conditional access, SSO, application registration, provisioning), M365 & Intune.
28/03/2024
Full time
Infrastructure Manager City of London (Hybrid) £80,000 - £90,000 per annum On behalf of an industry Leading organisation, we have a fantastic opportunity for an Infrastructure Manager to Lead their team of Senior Engineers across the EMEA region. The person in this role will collaborate closely with Team Leads/Managers in other regions and be a part of the Global Platforms Leadership team. You will manage the EMEA Systems Delivery team and additionally function as a key point of contact for the IT Operations team. The Infrastructure Manager role holds day to day responsibility for the EMEA team of Senior engineers who provide and manage the following technical services for the business: Active Directory, VMWare ESXi, Horizon & Vcentre, Windows Server, Windows client engineering, Intune, HPe server and storage hardware, Exchange Server, Windows clustering, M365 cloud services, Backup services, Service automation and Monitoring and alerting Responsibilities: Leading the systems engineering team, covering performance management, goal setting and upskilling. Working together with Global Leads to ensure work is prioritized and handed over correctly between regions as part of a Follow-The-Sun support model. Providing an escalation point for engineering and operations teams. Managing the work demands & backlog of the team for effective resource Management. Working with the business to understand their needs and upcoming projects. Playing an active role in the global platforms' leadership team, setting the standards for how we deliver services to the business. Proactively finding design issues with our current services which can be addressed before they become user impacting. Challenging and supporting the engineering team with design and implementation, you are their technical mentor. Work closely with our information security team to ensure new services do not create additional risk and address any identified risks. Skills/Experience required: Previous experience managing & leading a team of Experienced Senior Engineers The technical ability to contribute & challenge solutions and deliver the best outcome Experience using Data to drive priorities, manage workloads/backlogs and identify hotspots/issues/risks for pro-active remediation. Customer oriented, with a passion for delivering excellent service and for continuous improvement of services. Excellent communication skills, able to communicate well over the telephone, chat, or face to face. Collaborating with suppliers to specify the right solutions for our requirements and manage the delivery of those. Flexible and willing to work outside of the core hours if necessary - the global platforms team is responsible for a large portfolio of business-critical services & provides an escalation point 24x7. Able to adapt to and manage changing situations, one day may be designing integration for a new application into our existing estate, the next may be supporting a new acquisition. Technical knowledge required: Experience with collaboration tools such as Jira/ServiceNow VMWare ESXi & VCentre PowerShell Scripting and automation Storage technologies Backup tools (ideally Commvault, but training can be provided) Azure AD (including, but not limited to conditional access, SSO, application registration, provisioning), M365 & Intune.
Our key client, a leader in the Health tech space, is seeking a talented Azure SecOps Engineer to join their dynamic Engineering team. With a commitment to innovation and excellence, our client offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to the development and operation of a cutting-edge SaaS platform. As an Azure SecOps Engineer, you will play a vital role in managing and deploying environments securely and optimally. Responsibilities include overseeing logging and Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) aspects of infrastructure, collaborating with application development teams to resolve issues, and enhancing security measures within the CI/CD pipeline. Skills and Experience Required: Significant commercial experience in security operations management. Proficiency with Azure. AKS (Azure Kubernetes Service) Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and integrating security tooling. Knowledge of Static Application Security Testing (SAST) and other techniques for enhancing code security.
28/03/2024
Full time
Our key client, a leader in the Health tech space, is seeking a talented Azure SecOps Engineer to join their dynamic Engineering team. With a commitment to innovation and excellence, our client offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to the development and operation of a cutting-edge SaaS platform. As an Azure SecOps Engineer, you will play a vital role in managing and deploying environments securely and optimally. Responsibilities include overseeing logging and Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) aspects of infrastructure, collaborating with application development teams to resolve issues, and enhancing security measures within the CI/CD pipeline. Skills and Experience Required: Significant commercial experience in security operations management. Proficiency with Azure. AKS (Azure Kubernetes Service) Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and integrating security tooling. Knowledge of Static Application Security Testing (SAST) and other techniques for enhancing code security.
Senior Control System Architect (Scada) Woking (Hybrid working 3 days per week onsite) £75,000 Must hold current SC or be eligible for and willing to obtain SC clearance. Can you unlock the potential of power transmission as a Senior Control System Architect! In this pivotal role, you will spearhead the design and implementation of Power Transmission SCADA and Data Historian systems. Working collaboratively with a dynamic team, you'll be at the forefront of technical guidance, ensuring the delivery of high-quality solutions within optimal timeframes and costs. Key Responsibilities: Collaborate closely with stakeholders and suppliers to achieve project goals. Take ownership of producing top-notch solutions while optimizing delivery time and cost. Ensure system designs align with business requirements and adhere to Architecture Principles. Provide actionable insights and proposals to the project leadership team. Work collaboratively with Product Owners, Technical Product Owners, Delivery managers, Engineers, Test Engineers, and Customer Experience Designers. Take responsibility for delivering technical artifacts and effectively communicate project risks. Manage and guide teams while handling customer and stakeholder interactions. Key Skills/Knowledge/Experience: Extensive experience in Control Systems, particularly Electrical Control Systems (eg, GE AEMS, PowerOn Reliance, Alstom, etc.). In-depth understanding of Operations Technologies, including SCADA, RTU, Telemetry, and Substation Automation. Excellent knowledge of Data Historians such as OSI PI, GE Proficy. Proficiency in control room protocols (ICCP, C37.118, IEC 60870-5-104/101, Modbus, etc.). Strong understanding of databases (Oracle, SQL, Cosmos DB). Ability to engage with stakeholders, perform Feasibility and Analysis, and create high-level design documents. Expertise in Industrial and IT Networks protocols, VLAN, VPN, DMZ, Firewalls, Switches, Load balancers, and related standards (ISA 95). Clear understanding of Enterprise and Secure networks, with the ability to delineate system needs. Expertise in Electrical Power Systems, Substation Engineering, and Electrical Networks. Familiarity with System Operator specifics like RTU, PMU, Inertia Monitoring, and Balancing. Experience in integrating applications with different systems using Web Services (REST/SOAP API). Robust understanding of NIST/NIS-D Security Requirements and Compliance, with knowledge of IDS. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work independently and collaboratively in a multi-disciplinary team. Demonstrated ability to recognize and communicate project risks and adapt to changing priorities. SC Clearance or eligibility for SC Clearance is a must. It would be advantageous if you had an understanding of Settlements, Renewable Energy, etc.
28/03/2024
Full time
Senior Control System Architect (Scada) Woking (Hybrid working 3 days per week onsite) £75,000 Must hold current SC or be eligible for and willing to obtain SC clearance. Can you unlock the potential of power transmission as a Senior Control System Architect! In this pivotal role, you will spearhead the design and implementation of Power Transmission SCADA and Data Historian systems. Working collaboratively with a dynamic team, you'll be at the forefront of technical guidance, ensuring the delivery of high-quality solutions within optimal timeframes and costs. Key Responsibilities: Collaborate closely with stakeholders and suppliers to achieve project goals. Take ownership of producing top-notch solutions while optimizing delivery time and cost. Ensure system designs align with business requirements and adhere to Architecture Principles. Provide actionable insights and proposals to the project leadership team. Work collaboratively with Product Owners, Technical Product Owners, Delivery managers, Engineers, Test Engineers, and Customer Experience Designers. Take responsibility for delivering technical artifacts and effectively communicate project risks. Manage and guide teams while handling customer and stakeholder interactions. Key Skills/Knowledge/Experience: Extensive experience in Control Systems, particularly Electrical Control Systems (eg, GE AEMS, PowerOn Reliance, Alstom, etc.). In-depth understanding of Operations Technologies, including SCADA, RTU, Telemetry, and Substation Automation. Excellent knowledge of Data Historians such as OSI PI, GE Proficy. Proficiency in control room protocols (ICCP, C37.118, IEC 60870-5-104/101, Modbus, etc.). Strong understanding of databases (Oracle, SQL, Cosmos DB). Ability to engage with stakeholders, perform Feasibility and Analysis, and create high-level design documents. Expertise in Industrial and IT Networks protocols, VLAN, VPN, DMZ, Firewalls, Switches, Load balancers, and related standards (ISA 95). Clear understanding of Enterprise and Secure networks, with the ability to delineate system needs. Expertise in Electrical Power Systems, Substation Engineering, and Electrical Networks. Familiarity with System Operator specifics like RTU, PMU, Inertia Monitoring, and Balancing. Experience in integrating applications with different systems using Web Services (REST/SOAP API). Robust understanding of NIST/NIS-D Security Requirements and Compliance, with knowledge of IDS. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work independently and collaboratively in a multi-disciplinary team. Demonstrated ability to recognize and communicate project risks and adapt to changing priorities. SC Clearance or eligibility for SC Clearance is a must. It would be advantageous if you had an understanding of Settlements, Renewable Energy, etc.
Description: The Databases Administrator and Unix/Linux System engineer is in charge of the corporate databases and systems. He/she runs the daily operations, ensuring the level and quality of services defined with our clients are matched or excided. He/she takes part to projects to assist the application teams in enhancing the efficiencies as well as transforming and industrializing our existing operational model. Key Responsibilities: - Full-time role based in Zurich, Switzerland. This position requires on-site presence due to its sensitive nature. - Conduct regular capacity planning and maintain Legacy systems as per global standards. - Uphold coding best practices and adhere to industry standards. - Actively engage with the global database engineering community. - Monitor and sustain database systems, providing L1/L2/L3 support to application teams and business units. - Foster strong relationships with Centers of Expertise located internationally. Required Technology Expertise: - Backup Solutions: Proficiency with DellEmc Networker and DataDomains. - Storage Systems: Experience with Netapp C-Mode for both File and Block protocols. - Big Data & Analytics Tools: Working knowledge of ElasticSearch and Kibana. - DevOps & Automation: Skilled in Shell and Python Scripting, familiarity with Ansible and/or Puppet. Monitoring tools: Experience with Zabbix and Grafana. - Middleware Applications: Competence in IBM MOSeries and/or Documentum administration. Understanding of Network TCP/IP stack. - System Administration Skills: Proficiency in Linux, Solaris, and VMware virtualization. - Databases Expertise: Hands-on experience with MsSQL, Sybase, Oracle, and PostgreSQL. Skills: Oracle Oracle 12c Oracle 19c PostgreSQL Linux RDBMS Sybase UNIX DevOps Automation Employee Value Proposition: Small environment, freedom so operate across various teams. Responsible for the whole DB infrastructure involving Oracle and PostgreSQL. Will participate to decommissioning of Sybase and launch of PostgreSQL. Job Title: DBA Oracle/Postgres Location: Zürich, Switzerland Job Type: Contract TEKsystems, an Allegis Group company. Allegis Group AG, Aeschengraben 20, CH-4051 Basel, Switzerland. Registration No. CHE-101.865.121. TEKsystems is a company within the Allegis Group network of companies (collectively referred to as "Allegis Group"). Aerotek, Aston Carter, EASi, TEKsystems, Stamford Consultants and The Stamford Group are Allegis Group brands. If you apply, your personal data will be processed as described in the Allegis Group Online Privacy Notice available at our website. To access our Online Privacy Notice, which explains what information we may collect, use, share, and store about you, and describes your rights and choices about this, please go our website. We are part of a global network of companies and as a result, the personal data you provide will be shared within Allegis Group and transferred and processed outside the UK, Switzerland and European Economic Area subject to the protections described in the Allegis Group Online Privacy Notice. We store personal data in the UK, EEA, Switzerland and the USA. If you would like to exercise your privacy rights, please visit the "Contacting Us" section of our Online Privacy Notice on our website for details on how to contact us. To protect your privacy and security, we may take steps to verify your identity, such as a password and user ID if there is an account associated with your request, or identifying information such as your address or date of birth, before proceeding with your request. commitments under the UK Data Protection Act, EU-U.S. Privacy Shield or the Swiss-U.S. Privacy Shield.
27/03/2024
Project-based
Description: The Databases Administrator and Unix/Linux System engineer is in charge of the corporate databases and systems. He/she runs the daily operations, ensuring the level and quality of services defined with our clients are matched or excided. He/she takes part to projects to assist the application teams in enhancing the efficiencies as well as transforming and industrializing our existing operational model. Key Responsibilities: - Full-time role based in Zurich, Switzerland. This position requires on-site presence due to its sensitive nature. - Conduct regular capacity planning and maintain Legacy systems as per global standards. - Uphold coding best practices and adhere to industry standards. - Actively engage with the global database engineering community. - Monitor and sustain database systems, providing L1/L2/L3 support to application teams and business units. - Foster strong relationships with Centers of Expertise located internationally. Required Technology Expertise: - Backup Solutions: Proficiency with DellEmc Networker and DataDomains. - Storage Systems: Experience with Netapp C-Mode for both File and Block protocols. - Big Data & Analytics Tools: Working knowledge of ElasticSearch and Kibana. - DevOps & Automation: Skilled in Shell and Python Scripting, familiarity with Ansible and/or Puppet. Monitoring tools: Experience with Zabbix and Grafana. - Middleware Applications: Competence in IBM MOSeries and/or Documentum administration. Understanding of Network TCP/IP stack. - System Administration Skills: Proficiency in Linux, Solaris, and VMware virtualization. - Databases Expertise: Hands-on experience with MsSQL, Sybase, Oracle, and PostgreSQL. Skills: Oracle Oracle 12c Oracle 19c PostgreSQL Linux RDBMS Sybase UNIX DevOps Automation Employee Value Proposition: Small environment, freedom so operate across various teams. Responsible for the whole DB infrastructure involving Oracle and PostgreSQL. Will participate to decommissioning of Sybase and launch of PostgreSQL. Job Title: DBA Oracle/Postgres Location: Zürich, Switzerland Job Type: Contract TEKsystems, an Allegis Group company. Allegis Group AG, Aeschengraben 20, CH-4051 Basel, Switzerland. Registration No. CHE-101.865.121. TEKsystems is a company within the Allegis Group network of companies (collectively referred to as "Allegis Group"). Aerotek, Aston Carter, EASi, TEKsystems, Stamford Consultants and The Stamford Group are Allegis Group brands. If you apply, your personal data will be processed as described in the Allegis Group Online Privacy Notice available at our website. To access our Online Privacy Notice, which explains what information we may collect, use, share, and store about you, and describes your rights and choices about this, please go our website. We are part of a global network of companies and as a result, the personal data you provide will be shared within Allegis Group and transferred and processed outside the UK, Switzerland and European Economic Area subject to the protections described in the Allegis Group Online Privacy Notice. We store personal data in the UK, EEA, Switzerland and the USA. If you would like to exercise your privacy rights, please visit the "Contacting Us" section of our Online Privacy Notice on our website for details on how to contact us. To protect your privacy and security, we may take steps to verify your identity, such as a password and user ID if there is an account associated with your request, or identifying information such as your address or date of birth, before proceeding with your request. commitments under the UK Data Protection Act, EU-U.S. Privacy Shield or the Swiss-U.S. Privacy Shield.
Are you a 3rd line engineer currently looking for a new challenge? Or perhaps you are an experienced 2nd line engineer, looking for a step up in your career? If either of the above apply, then we want to hear from you! My client, a leading provider of hardware, software and managed IT services are looking for a 3rd line engineer to join their team on a permanent full time basis. As a company, they prioritise the human aspect of technology, valuing relationships, expertise, and practicality above all. Their commitment to clients, partners, and the environment shapes their approach, and it's their talented individuals who truly make the difference. They understand the intricacies of technology, collaborating, simplifying, caring, and delivering results. Together, they are reshaping the tech landscape with a human touch. Your Mission Joining the Secure Services Team as a 2nd/3rd Line Engineer, you'll play a pivotal role in supporting, managing, and administering a diverse range of technologies and services for managed service clients. This includes Public and Private Cloud, Networking, and Systems Infrastructure. What You'll Be Doing Administering diverse computer networks and environments, including software, hardware, and configurations. Monitoring and patching of an Azure Stack System, conducting disaster recovery operations, and data backups as needed. Troubleshooting and resolving hardware, software, and network issues. Proactively monitoring system performance and implementing optimisations. Managing and monitoring installed systems and infrastructure. Ensuring maximum system and infrastructure availability. Implementing security, backup, resilience, and disaster recovery measures. Developing and updating user guides and knowledge-based articles. Collaborating with vendors and technical personnel for issue resolution. Participating in the Out of Hours on-call rota. Experience & Requirements Proven experience in installing, configuring and troubleshooting Windows and Linux based environments. Good cloud knowledge, preferably in Azure/Azure Stack Experience with virtualisation and containerisation (eg, VMware, Hyper-V) Experience with monitoring systems (eg Logic Monitor, SolarWinds, PRTG etc.) Good networking knowledge and experience of OSI (Open Systems Interconnection) network layers, TCP/IP Experience of typical enterprise level hardware vendor solutions (eg, Compute, Storage, LAN, WLAN, EUC) Experience of producing quality support documentation Desirable vendors certifications include: CCNA, MCSA, VCP or similar Please note that this is a fully office based role, as you will be supporting secure clients. Salary on offer is up to £42k dependent on experience. For more information, please get in touch!
27/03/2024
Full time
Are you a 3rd line engineer currently looking for a new challenge? Or perhaps you are an experienced 2nd line engineer, looking for a step up in your career? If either of the above apply, then we want to hear from you! My client, a leading provider of hardware, software and managed IT services are looking for a 3rd line engineer to join their team on a permanent full time basis. As a company, they prioritise the human aspect of technology, valuing relationships, expertise, and practicality above all. Their commitment to clients, partners, and the environment shapes their approach, and it's their talented individuals who truly make the difference. They understand the intricacies of technology, collaborating, simplifying, caring, and delivering results. Together, they are reshaping the tech landscape with a human touch. Your Mission Joining the Secure Services Team as a 2nd/3rd Line Engineer, you'll play a pivotal role in supporting, managing, and administering a diverse range of technologies and services for managed service clients. This includes Public and Private Cloud, Networking, and Systems Infrastructure. What You'll Be Doing Administering diverse computer networks and environments, including software, hardware, and configurations. Monitoring and patching of an Azure Stack System, conducting disaster recovery operations, and data backups as needed. Troubleshooting and resolving hardware, software, and network issues. Proactively monitoring system performance and implementing optimisations. Managing and monitoring installed systems and infrastructure. Ensuring maximum system and infrastructure availability. Implementing security, backup, resilience, and disaster recovery measures. Developing and updating user guides and knowledge-based articles. Collaborating with vendors and technical personnel for issue resolution. Participating in the Out of Hours on-call rota. Experience & Requirements Proven experience in installing, configuring and troubleshooting Windows and Linux based environments. Good cloud knowledge, preferably in Azure/Azure Stack Experience with virtualisation and containerisation (eg, VMware, Hyper-V) Experience with monitoring systems (eg Logic Monitor, SolarWinds, PRTG etc.) Good networking knowledge and experience of OSI (Open Systems Interconnection) network layers, TCP/IP Experience of typical enterprise level hardware vendor solutions (eg, Compute, Storage, LAN, WLAN, EUC) Experience of producing quality support documentation Desirable vendors certifications include: CCNA, MCSA, VCP or similar Please note that this is a fully office based role, as you will be supporting secure clients. Salary on offer is up to £42k dependent on experience. For more information, please get in touch!
Cyber Respond Lead will own all cyber security events throughout the incident life cycle, ensuring all reporting and escalation flows are performed in adherence to agreed documentation and SLA's. You will work side by side with the Cyber Detect Team. Cyber Detect manage all security alerts undertaking triage analysis and technical incident response. Incident readiness is the first step of the incident life cycle, preparing for the next incident if of the upmost importance. As Respond Manager you will be expected to deliver a strong incident readiness program. This is based in Buckinghamshire office x2 days a week, x3 remote. £70 - 90,000 + Financial Industry Employment Benefits + Bonuses Lead cross-functional post-incident process reviews to identify and implement continuous improvement initiatives. Partner with Legal, 2LoD, Major Incident Management, Threat Management, Vulnerability Management, Attack Surface Reduction, Software Engineering, Security Architecture, Platform Support both locally and globally. You will have experience in: Leading the response to complex incidents in a large-scale environments. Years of relevant experience in cyber security operations, incident management or risk management within an enterprise environment. Self-motivated interest in the latest cyber security threats and vulnerabilities and is able to integrate threat intelligence into incident response strategies to proactively defend against emerging risks. Nice to have would be: Deep technical knowledge of network fundamentals, common Internet protocols and Cloud environments. Strong technical knowledge in incident response frameworks with operational experience and conducting root cause analysis. Familiarity with cyber security standards and regulatory frameworks (NIST, PCI-DSS, GDPR, ISO 27001)
27/03/2024
Full time
Cyber Respond Lead will own all cyber security events throughout the incident life cycle, ensuring all reporting and escalation flows are performed in adherence to agreed documentation and SLA's. You will work side by side with the Cyber Detect Team. Cyber Detect manage all security alerts undertaking triage analysis and technical incident response. Incident readiness is the first step of the incident life cycle, preparing for the next incident if of the upmost importance. As Respond Manager you will be expected to deliver a strong incident readiness program. This is based in Buckinghamshire office x2 days a week, x3 remote. £70 - 90,000 + Financial Industry Employment Benefits + Bonuses Lead cross-functional post-incident process reviews to identify and implement continuous improvement initiatives. Partner with Legal, 2LoD, Major Incident Management, Threat Management, Vulnerability Management, Attack Surface Reduction, Software Engineering, Security Architecture, Platform Support both locally and globally. You will have experience in: Leading the response to complex incidents in a large-scale environments. Years of relevant experience in cyber security operations, incident management or risk management within an enterprise environment. Self-motivated interest in the latest cyber security threats and vulnerabilities and is able to integrate threat intelligence into incident response strategies to proactively defend against emerging risks. Nice to have would be: Deep technical knowledge of network fundamentals, common Internet protocols and Cloud environments. Strong technical knowledge in incident response frameworks with operational experience and conducting root cause analysis. Familiarity with cyber security standards and regulatory frameworks (NIST, PCI-DSS, GDPR, ISO 27001)
Cloud Operations Team Leader Fully Remote (Must be UK Based some office trips will be required for company meetings) c£60,000 per year Plus excellent company benefits (Pension, Healthcare, Bonuses, Life Insurance, etc.) The Opportunity: My client working within the public services sector are looking for a Cloud Operations Team Leader on a remote basis. In this role you will be responsible for responsible for the design, support and delivery of high level and technical products and services and the definition and adherence of these standards across the team. The successful candidate will assume responsibility for the availability, performance, resilience and security of the core platform and infrastructure and will undertake whatever actions necessary to ensure this within the agreed operating constraints and budget. As the company's senior engineer the post holder will provide a technical consultancy and architect service as required. Please call John Noonan here at ISR Recruitment to learn more?
27/03/2024
Full time
Cloud Operations Team Leader Fully Remote (Must be UK Based some office trips will be required for company meetings) c£60,000 per year Plus excellent company benefits (Pension, Healthcare, Bonuses, Life Insurance, etc.) The Opportunity: My client working within the public services sector are looking for a Cloud Operations Team Leader on a remote basis. In this role you will be responsible for responsible for the design, support and delivery of high level and technical products and services and the definition and adherence of these standards across the team. The successful candidate will assume responsibility for the availability, performance, resilience and security of the core platform and infrastructure and will undertake whatever actions necessary to ensure this within the agreed operating constraints and budget. As the company's senior engineer the post holder will provide a technical consultancy and architect service as required. Please call John Noonan here at ISR Recruitment to learn more?
IT Radio Engineer Redditch, Worcestershire £30k - £40k per annum Advantage Resourcing are seeking an IT Radio Engineer to join a leading Telecommunications company based in Redditch, Worcester. Job Descriptions My client is a rapidly expanding Telecommunications company providing communication solutions to some of the worlds most recognised brands. Reporting to the Programme Manager within the Operations team, the Senior Engineer will be the go-to Engineer within the Engineering team offering support to fellow members of the team whilst being able to get stuck into the nitty gritty of what is required. The successful candidate will be highly organised and competent with both complex and basic engineering tasks limited within the scope of Radio Telecommunications. A good working knowledge of the Microsoft 365 Suite including Word, Excel and Outlook is essential. Key Roles and Responsibilities: Technologies include (but not limited to) Digital/Analogue Radio systems, Integrated Control Desk Systems, voice systems (PA), CCTV and Distributed Antenna Systems. Configuring/integrating manufacturer equipment to interface with the customer environment in terms of Telephony/SIP/IT networks/IP plans. The ability to work in a self-supervised and structured manner with a disciplined work ethic. Attention to detail throughout the life cycle of the project from design, build, acceptance testing, installation and As Built documentation. Essential Skills/Requirements: 4+ years in a Senior Engineering role Strong electronic bench engineering skills Excellent organisational skills including the ability to prioritise tasks and increase productivity. The ability to work as part of a wider organisational team. A full clean driving licence. To pass enhanced security checks such as DBS or higher. If you are interested and would like to find out more, please apply with your updated CV and reach out to Tom Johnson - Ref: 72408
27/03/2024
Full time
IT Radio Engineer Redditch, Worcestershire £30k - £40k per annum Advantage Resourcing are seeking an IT Radio Engineer to join a leading Telecommunications company based in Redditch, Worcester. Job Descriptions My client is a rapidly expanding Telecommunications company providing communication solutions to some of the worlds most recognised brands. Reporting to the Programme Manager within the Operations team, the Senior Engineer will be the go-to Engineer within the Engineering team offering support to fellow members of the team whilst being able to get stuck into the nitty gritty of what is required. The successful candidate will be highly organised and competent with both complex and basic engineering tasks limited within the scope of Radio Telecommunications. A good working knowledge of the Microsoft 365 Suite including Word, Excel and Outlook is essential. Key Roles and Responsibilities: Technologies include (but not limited to) Digital/Analogue Radio systems, Integrated Control Desk Systems, voice systems (PA), CCTV and Distributed Antenna Systems. Configuring/integrating manufacturer equipment to interface with the customer environment in terms of Telephony/SIP/IT networks/IP plans. The ability to work in a self-supervised and structured manner with a disciplined work ethic. Attention to detail throughout the life cycle of the project from design, build, acceptance testing, installation and As Built documentation. Essential Skills/Requirements: 4+ years in a Senior Engineering role Strong electronic bench engineering skills Excellent organisational skills including the ability to prioritise tasks and increase productivity. The ability to work as part of a wider organisational team. A full clean driving licence. To pass enhanced security checks such as DBS or higher. If you are interested and would like to find out more, please apply with your updated CV and reach out to Tom Johnson - Ref: 72408
West Virginia Network for Educational Telecomputing (WVNET)
Morgantown, West Virginia
WVNET is seeking to hire a new Telecommunications Network Specialist III to analyze, design, configure, install, deploy and troubleshoot LAN, WAN, Campus networks (mainly Cisco Routers, Switches, Firewalls), associated wireless infrastructure (Extreme, Meraki), VOIP solutions (CUCM, SIP trunks, UCaaS), System Monitoring (SolarWinds NPM) and remote access (VPN ASA, AAA, TACACS, RADIUS), cloud (OCI, Azure, AWS) and associated ongoing maintenance and updating of related hardware and software. This role will address critical organizational needs by: Resolving Technical Debt: Modernizing equipment, eliminating Legacy protocols, and optimizing configurations for improved network performance, reliability, and security. Managing Workload and Complexity: Strategizing to efficiently handle increased operations, new technologies, and remote work demands. Enhancing Security: Implementing next-gen Firewalls, intrusion detection systems, and security protocols to help safeguard our network against cyberattacks, data breaches, and other security risks. Specialized Network Skills: Utilize their specialized skills and expertise, particularly with the ever-evolving Cisco platforms and other network vendor languages, cloud/hybrid computing, Network Function Virtualization among others to optimize network performance. The ideal candidate will be self-motivated, able to multitask and enjoy problem solving. Candidate will be given lead on tasks and assignments to include working daily with local and remote technical and non-technical staff (Network Engineers, DBA's, System Admins, Computer Center Directors, Supreme Court Judges and Clerks, Tax Assessors, Vendors, etc.) to analyze and correct network-related issues. Work Location: Morgantown, WV, 26505 (on-site work required) Classification: Salary, Non-Classified, Full-Time Benefits, FLSA Exempt SALARY/BENEFITS Starting annual salary range is $70,000 - $80,000 plus excellent State of WV Employee benefits : health insurance, dental, vision, hearing, Health Savings Accounts/Flexible Spending Accounts, retirement investing, and life insurance plans, short-term/long-term disability insurance, as well as, generous amounts of vacation, sick, state & federal holidays, and professional development opportunities. MINIMUM EDUCATION Bachelor's Degree in Telecommunications, Electronics, Computer Science, or related field; or, equivalent professional experience in lieu of degree. MINIMUM EXPERIENCE.Details of relevant experience must be shown in your resume* Required - 6 to 8 years of progressively increasing experience and training in fields closely related to data communication or networking. Required - Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) or Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) with at least 5 years of relevant experience is preferred. Required - 6 to 8 years of hands-on experience is necessary to understand the complex interaction of communication protocols, computer-based networking equipment and associated wiring and electronics required to support the high-speed data transmission demanded by modern communications networks. Demonstrated hands-on proficiency with the Cisco CLI is a must. JOB DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES Maintaining and upgrading as needed multiple Operating Systems (Windows, Macintosh, Linux, Windows Server running on desktops, laptops, VMs) and their network-related software (Wireshark, Snort, TMS, ASDM, NMAP, etc.) as well as work to setup, troubleshooting and teardown wired and wireless networks at hotels and similar venues for statewide education & technology-related conferences, and occasional travel to all 55 WV counties (as well as Pittsburgh, PA and Columbus, OH) as needed to install, replace and maintain networking equipment. The Telecommunications Network Specialist III position will also provide training and guidance to TNS I's and TNS II's staff. All telecommunication positions are on call to respond to network emergencies 24/7/365. KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES Problems encountered require considerable analytical and research skills coupled with an extensive knowledge base of the technology equipment used across the state unified network. Various systems are in use by WVNET and customers, which compounds the problems in providing network services. The design and implementation of new and/or integrated systems requires an in-depth knowledge of both the users' needs and the technologies available to achieve the desired results. Effective, clear and concise communication is the key to understanding the customer's requirements and creating a path forward. The ability to collaborate with teams of people over weeks and months on multiple and technical projects at once. Projects which have many moving parts' and which require accurate and detailed planning and research to avoid system and network outages of mission critical systems. Thorough knowledge of : Internet TCP/IP protocols, both IPv4 and IPv6; LAN and WAN configuration and interconnections; configuring port-channels, BVIs, SVI's and associated configuration; Routers, Switches, Firewalls, wireless access points, VPN and VOIP technologies; building telecommunications wiring, termination and cabling systems. Demonstrated abilities/skills to: think logically in problem troubleshooting while under stress; communication (both verbal/written) to technical and non-technical audiences; meet deadlines; work accurately and follow lengthy, specific directions; use creativity and imagination in technical problem solving; understand complex technical manuals and concepts; script/code in a programming language relevant to networking, whether for doing configuration management, automation, orchestration, monitoring, or management in general. PHYSICAL DEMANDS Frequently, perform two-person dead-lift large communications chassis weighing up to 200 lbs. For example, a Cisco 6509-E weighs between 60lbs empty up to 190lbs loaded, and has exactly 2 handles. Occasional travel to remote location for technical assistance. Often, especially when working at a remote location, there are only 2 people on the team. Therefore, telecommunication specialists must be able to lift and hold smaller Switches/Routers/Servers while the other person screws the brackets to the rack. It's basically a standing shoulder press of between 10 to 25 pounds. Frequently, physically crawl on the floor in order to run cabling beneath sub-floor, as well as climb ladders to work overhead, often above ceiling tiles. EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER/VETERANS/DISABLED The West Virginia Network for Educational Telecomputing (WVNET) is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. WVNET provides a collegial, respectful and inclusive environment that values the diversity, creativity and contributions of its staff.
27/03/2024
Full time
WVNET is seeking to hire a new Telecommunications Network Specialist III to analyze, design, configure, install, deploy and troubleshoot LAN, WAN, Campus networks (mainly Cisco Routers, Switches, Firewalls), associated wireless infrastructure (Extreme, Meraki), VOIP solutions (CUCM, SIP trunks, UCaaS), System Monitoring (SolarWinds NPM) and remote access (VPN ASA, AAA, TACACS, RADIUS), cloud (OCI, Azure, AWS) and associated ongoing maintenance and updating of related hardware and software. This role will address critical organizational needs by: Resolving Technical Debt: Modernizing equipment, eliminating Legacy protocols, and optimizing configurations for improved network performance, reliability, and security. Managing Workload and Complexity: Strategizing to efficiently handle increased operations, new technologies, and remote work demands. Enhancing Security: Implementing next-gen Firewalls, intrusion detection systems, and security protocols to help safeguard our network against cyberattacks, data breaches, and other security risks. Specialized Network Skills: Utilize their specialized skills and expertise, particularly with the ever-evolving Cisco platforms and other network vendor languages, cloud/hybrid computing, Network Function Virtualization among others to optimize network performance. The ideal candidate will be self-motivated, able to multitask and enjoy problem solving. Candidate will be given lead on tasks and assignments to include working daily with local and remote technical and non-technical staff (Network Engineers, DBA's, System Admins, Computer Center Directors, Supreme Court Judges and Clerks, Tax Assessors, Vendors, etc.) to analyze and correct network-related issues. Work Location: Morgantown, WV, 26505 (on-site work required) Classification: Salary, Non-Classified, Full-Time Benefits, FLSA Exempt SALARY/BENEFITS Starting annual salary range is $70,000 - $80,000 plus excellent State of WV Employee benefits : health insurance, dental, vision, hearing, Health Savings Accounts/Flexible Spending Accounts, retirement investing, and life insurance plans, short-term/long-term disability insurance, as well as, generous amounts of vacation, sick, state & federal holidays, and professional development opportunities. MINIMUM EDUCATION Bachelor's Degree in Telecommunications, Electronics, Computer Science, or related field; or, equivalent professional experience in lieu of degree. MINIMUM EXPERIENCE.Details of relevant experience must be shown in your resume* Required - 6 to 8 years of progressively increasing experience and training in fields closely related to data communication or networking. Required - Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) or Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) with at least 5 years of relevant experience is preferred. Required - 6 to 8 years of hands-on experience is necessary to understand the complex interaction of communication protocols, computer-based networking equipment and associated wiring and electronics required to support the high-speed data transmission demanded by modern communications networks. Demonstrated hands-on proficiency with the Cisco CLI is a must. JOB DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES Maintaining and upgrading as needed multiple Operating Systems (Windows, Macintosh, Linux, Windows Server running on desktops, laptops, VMs) and their network-related software (Wireshark, Snort, TMS, ASDM, NMAP, etc.) as well as work to setup, troubleshooting and teardown wired and wireless networks at hotels and similar venues for statewide education & technology-related conferences, and occasional travel to all 55 WV counties (as well as Pittsburgh, PA and Columbus, OH) as needed to install, replace and maintain networking equipment. The Telecommunications Network Specialist III position will also provide training and guidance to TNS I's and TNS II's staff. All telecommunication positions are on call to respond to network emergencies 24/7/365. KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES Problems encountered require considerable analytical and research skills coupled with an extensive knowledge base of the technology equipment used across the state unified network. Various systems are in use by WVNET and customers, which compounds the problems in providing network services. The design and implementation of new and/or integrated systems requires an in-depth knowledge of both the users' needs and the technologies available to achieve the desired results. Effective, clear and concise communication is the key to understanding the customer's requirements and creating a path forward. The ability to collaborate with teams of people over weeks and months on multiple and technical projects at once. Projects which have many moving parts' and which require accurate and detailed planning and research to avoid system and network outages of mission critical systems. Thorough knowledge of : Internet TCP/IP protocols, both IPv4 and IPv6; LAN and WAN configuration and interconnections; configuring port-channels, BVIs, SVI's and associated configuration; Routers, Switches, Firewalls, wireless access points, VPN and VOIP technologies; building telecommunications wiring, termination and cabling systems. Demonstrated abilities/skills to: think logically in problem troubleshooting while under stress; communication (both verbal/written) to technical and non-technical audiences; meet deadlines; work accurately and follow lengthy, specific directions; use creativity and imagination in technical problem solving; understand complex technical manuals and concepts; script/code in a programming language relevant to networking, whether for doing configuration management, automation, orchestration, monitoring, or management in general. PHYSICAL DEMANDS Frequently, perform two-person dead-lift large communications chassis weighing up to 200 lbs. For example, a Cisco 6509-E weighs between 60lbs empty up to 190lbs loaded, and has exactly 2 handles. Occasional travel to remote location for technical assistance. Often, especially when working at a remote location, there are only 2 people on the team. Therefore, telecommunication specialists must be able to lift and hold smaller Switches/Routers/Servers while the other person screws the brackets to the rack. It's basically a standing shoulder press of between 10 to 25 pounds. Frequently, physically crawl on the floor in order to run cabling beneath sub-floor, as well as climb ladders to work overhead, often above ceiling tiles. EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER/VETERANS/DISABLED The West Virginia Network for Educational Telecomputing (WVNET) is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. WVNET provides a collegial, respectful and inclusive environment that values the diversity, creativity and contributions of its staff.
We are currently looking on behalf of one of our important clients for a Team Lead Windows Systems Engineer. This role is permanent position based in Zürich Canton & comes with good home office allowance. Your Role: Lead a team of 6 Engineers. Hold responsibility for the further development of platforms & services & ensure that they meet security requirements. Design identity & access management, Entra ID, server infrastructure, modern client Workstation & the Microsoft application environment. Ensure the efficient operation of platforms together with the operations team. Actively support projects (especially on technical issues) & plan the teams work assignments. Ensure the financial management of the responsible cost centers. Provide on-call service when required. Your Skills: At least 5 years of professional experience in Windows Systems Engineering. Several years of experience Leading teams. Strong expertise in Active Directory & Microsoft Client & Server. Ideally experienced in Azure Cloud. Your Profile: Completed University Degree in the area of Computer Science or similar. Conceptual & innovative with strong communication skills. Fluent in English & very good German language skills (to at least B2 Level) are mandatory requirements.
26/03/2024
Full time
We are currently looking on behalf of one of our important clients for a Team Lead Windows Systems Engineer. This role is permanent position based in Zürich Canton & comes with good home office allowance. Your Role: Lead a team of 6 Engineers. Hold responsibility for the further development of platforms & services & ensure that they meet security requirements. Design identity & access management, Entra ID, server infrastructure, modern client Workstation & the Microsoft application environment. Ensure the efficient operation of platforms together with the operations team. Actively support projects (especially on technical issues) & plan the teams work assignments. Ensure the financial management of the responsible cost centers. Provide on-call service when required. Your Skills: At least 5 years of professional experience in Windows Systems Engineering. Several years of experience Leading teams. Strong expertise in Active Directory & Microsoft Client & Server. Ideally experienced in Azure Cloud. Your Profile: Completed University Degree in the area of Computer Science or similar. Conceptual & innovative with strong communication skills. Fluent in English & very good German language skills (to at least B2 Level) are mandatory requirements.
Infrastructure and Security Engineer - Nottinghamshire - Perm £55,000 - £60,000 3 days on site Our client is urgently seeking a highly skilled Infrastructure and Security Engineer to join our dynamic team supporting Internal IT, Cloud Services and the wider business. This role is pivotal in ensuring the reliability, performance, and security of our company's technology infrastructure. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in systems administration, network architecture, and cybersecurity practices to safeguard our digital assets. Key Responsibilities: Design and build new and existing solutions within the companies Cloud Services infrastructure estate. Monitor and maintain various infrastructure and security toolsets such as Firewalls, load balancers, Switches, NDR, EDR/AV, web and email gateways, etc., ensuring their operational functionality and optimal configurations. Provide support for the data centre infrastructure, ensuring the continuous availability of power, cooling, monitoring, and related aspects. Identify vulnerabilities within the companies network infrastructure and data centre environments, implementing measures to enhance security and protect critical IT assets. Collaborate with the Head of IT Infrastructure: IT and Security to shape the infrastructure and security technology roadmap. Adhere to security best practices and comply with ISO27001 and SOC2 compliance frameworks. Key Skills: Implementing, monitoring, and maintaining security tools Configuring and managing Servers Expertise in virtualization Managing Firewalls effectively Handling enterprise storage solutions Collaborating with third-party Security Operations Centers (SOCs) Proficiency in change management processes Ensuring endpoint protection and antivirus measures Managing vulnerabilities effectively Ensuring secure email communication Expertise in Microsoft 0365 security and compliance Automating security processes and responses Managing identity and access securely Benefits: Access to over 60 internal training courses, professional qualifications, and cross-departmental mentoring and coaching programs. 24/7 access to a GP through SmartHealth for you and your family, confidential mental health support, and paid sick leave. Ability to purchase or sell additional holiday days beyond the standard 25 days and bank holidays. Employee-led social events such as running clubs, football teams, book clubs, and bake-offs. On-site subsidised restaurants offering a variety of fresh meals daily. Opt-in benefits schemes such as private medical insurance and dental coverage Due to the volume of applications received for positions, it will not be possible to respond to all applications and only applicants who are considered suitable for interview will be contacted. Proactive Appointments Limited operates as an employment agency and employment business and is an equal opportunities organisation We take our obligations to protect your personal data very seriously. Any information provided to us will be processed as detailed in our Privacy Notice, a copy of which can be found on our website
26/03/2024
Full time
Infrastructure and Security Engineer - Nottinghamshire - Perm £55,000 - £60,000 3 days on site Our client is urgently seeking a highly skilled Infrastructure and Security Engineer to join our dynamic team supporting Internal IT, Cloud Services and the wider business. This role is pivotal in ensuring the reliability, performance, and security of our company's technology infrastructure. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in systems administration, network architecture, and cybersecurity practices to safeguard our digital assets. Key Responsibilities: Design and build new and existing solutions within the companies Cloud Services infrastructure estate. Monitor and maintain various infrastructure and security toolsets such as Firewalls, load balancers, Switches, NDR, EDR/AV, web and email gateways, etc., ensuring their operational functionality and optimal configurations. Provide support for the data centre infrastructure, ensuring the continuous availability of power, cooling, monitoring, and related aspects. Identify vulnerabilities within the companies network infrastructure and data centre environments, implementing measures to enhance security and protect critical IT assets. Collaborate with the Head of IT Infrastructure: IT and Security to shape the infrastructure and security technology roadmap. Adhere to security best practices and comply with ISO27001 and SOC2 compliance frameworks. Key Skills: Implementing, monitoring, and maintaining security tools Configuring and managing Servers Expertise in virtualization Managing Firewalls effectively Handling enterprise storage solutions Collaborating with third-party Security Operations Centers (SOCs) Proficiency in change management processes Ensuring endpoint protection and antivirus measures Managing vulnerabilities effectively Ensuring secure email communication Expertise in Microsoft 0365 security and compliance Automating security processes and responses Managing identity and access securely Benefits: Access to over 60 internal training courses, professional qualifications, and cross-departmental mentoring and coaching programs. 24/7 access to a GP through SmartHealth for you and your family, confidential mental health support, and paid sick leave. Ability to purchase or sell additional holiday days beyond the standard 25 days and bank holidays. Employee-led social events such as running clubs, football teams, book clubs, and bake-offs. On-site subsidised restaurants offering a variety of fresh meals daily. Opt-in benefits schemes such as private medical insurance and dental coverage Due to the volume of applications received for positions, it will not be possible to respond to all applications and only applicants who are considered suitable for interview will be contacted. Proactive Appointments Limited operates as an employment agency and employment business and is an equal opportunities organisation We take our obligations to protect your personal data very seriously. Any information provided to us will be processed as detailed in our Privacy Notice, a copy of which can be found on our website
Job Title: Network Engineer Type of role: Permanent Location: Birmingham Salary: up to £46,500 + benefits Flint UK is looking for a Network Engineer to join our one of our telecom's clients, based in Birmingham on a full time, permanent basis. This role will involve understanding in depth the vulnerabilities and vuln classes present carrier-grade telecoms kit that has just been or is just about to be deployed into the UK. This will include time and space to conduct novel and self-directed research - supported by your team and team lead. Successful candidates will get to have a unique experience working on or supporting the latest ground-breaking cyber security and networking technologies on a national and international scale. This opportunity will allow those involved to have first-hand exposure to the latest technologies via the research and development that we are undertaking to secure our telecommunications networks, in order to keep the UK, the safest place to live and do business online. About You Experience working with. Aruba networking. Installation and local configuration of Switches. Integration and management with Aruba Central. RADIUS integration ClearPass and/or 802.1x port based access control Juniper Firewall solutions. Installation and configuration Integration with Security Director for device and policy management Azure Networking, including Express Route management and monitoring Understanding of network operations and management. Understanding of optical networking technology and standards. Understanding of relevant industry best practice such as fault management, change management and configuration management. Experience of operating in telecoms environments eg previous experience in a Network Operator. Good communication and knowledge sharing ability, including upskill and mentoring of 1st and 2nd line support teams. Ability to collaborate with other disciplines to facilitate delivery of our objectives. Proactive approach to solving complex problems and finding innovative solutions to them. Provide 3rd line support to the support team. Assist with the design and testing of disaster recovery procedures for our network services. Understanding of commercial and IPR sensitivities when working with suppliers and operators. Responsible for taking reasonable duty of care for Health & Safety of themselves and of other persons who may be affected by their acts or omissions at work and always follow direct instructions given with regards to Health & Safety. Successful Applicants must be able to commute to the offices in Birmingham at least twice a week. We actively recruit citizens of all backgrounds, but the nature of our work in this specific area means that nationality, residency, and security requirements are more tightly defined than others. To work in this role, you will need to have a SC clearance with no restrictions, or you must have the ability to obtain a SC clearance.
26/03/2024
Full time
Job Title: Network Engineer Type of role: Permanent Location: Birmingham Salary: up to £46,500 + benefits Flint UK is looking for a Network Engineer to join our one of our telecom's clients, based in Birmingham on a full time, permanent basis. This role will involve understanding in depth the vulnerabilities and vuln classes present carrier-grade telecoms kit that has just been or is just about to be deployed into the UK. This will include time and space to conduct novel and self-directed research - supported by your team and team lead. Successful candidates will get to have a unique experience working on or supporting the latest ground-breaking cyber security and networking technologies on a national and international scale. This opportunity will allow those involved to have first-hand exposure to the latest technologies via the research and development that we are undertaking to secure our telecommunications networks, in order to keep the UK, the safest place to live and do business online. About You Experience working with. Aruba networking. Installation and local configuration of Switches. Integration and management with Aruba Central. RADIUS integration ClearPass and/or 802.1x port based access control Juniper Firewall solutions. Installation and configuration Integration with Security Director for device and policy management Azure Networking, including Express Route management and monitoring Understanding of network operations and management. Understanding of optical networking technology and standards. Understanding of relevant industry best practice such as fault management, change management and configuration management. Experience of operating in telecoms environments eg previous experience in a Network Operator. Good communication and knowledge sharing ability, including upskill and mentoring of 1st and 2nd line support teams. Ability to collaborate with other disciplines to facilitate delivery of our objectives. Proactive approach to solving complex problems and finding innovative solutions to them. Provide 3rd line support to the support team. Assist with the design and testing of disaster recovery procedures for our network services. Understanding of commercial and IPR sensitivities when working with suppliers and operators. Responsible for taking reasonable duty of care for Health & Safety of themselves and of other persons who may be affected by their acts or omissions at work and always follow direct instructions given with regards to Health & Safety. Successful Applicants must be able to commute to the offices in Birmingham at least twice a week. We actively recruit citizens of all backgrounds, but the nature of our work in this specific area means that nationality, residency, and security requirements are more tightly defined than others. To work in this role, you will need to have a SC clearance with no restrictions, or you must have the ability to obtain a SC clearance.
Main Purpose The consultant will be in the Security Systems Unit. The purpose of the consultancy is to provide technical advice and expertise for projects to optimize the IT security systems. The consultant will collect and interpret information and events generated by internal security monitoring tools, and external threat intelligence providers. Furthermore he/she will be providing technical expertise to address information security research, monitoring, and investigations activities. This is a perfect opportunity for proactive technically savvy individuals who are looking to make an impact. Functions/Key Results Expected Collect and analyse evidence including network traffic, volatile data, logs, or other indicators of compromise in order to identify security threats. Perform Real Time analysis and correlation of events from a multitude of data sources with a focus on identifying new indicators of compromise or determine anomalies and potential security incidents. Provide technical resolution of security investigations tickets, ensuring that proper containment, eradication, recovery and lesson-learned activities are maintained. Advice on opportunities to improve security detection & monitoring capabilities based on observed, and provide recommendations on tuning of signatures, rules and alerts. Identify and characterize new emerging technologies trends, security methods, and threats based on relevant organizational context. Propose solutions on creative ways to do work faster, better and more effectively while maintaining a high quality of service Qualifications and Experience A first level university degree in Computer Science, Information Technology or related field. A high school diploma with additional 4 years of relevant work experience in Computer Science, Information Technology or related field will be considered in lieu of the university degree. At least 2 years' experience related to cybersecurity operations, endpoint, or email threat prevention management. Demonstrated experience using Microsoft security tools including but not limited to MS Defence centre, Advanced Treat Prevention (APT), Email Protection and Azure security. Demonstrated ability to drive changes and provide tangible results. Excellent problem-solving skills that would allow for the ability to diagnose and troubleshoot technical issues. Strong verbal and written communication skills with ability to communicate effectively and clearly to executive leadership Ability to use one or more of the programming languages JAVA, C++, Python, Ruby, PHP, JavaScript, etc
26/03/2024
Project-based
Main Purpose The consultant will be in the Security Systems Unit. The purpose of the consultancy is to provide technical advice and expertise for projects to optimize the IT security systems. The consultant will collect and interpret information and events generated by internal security monitoring tools, and external threat intelligence providers. Furthermore he/she will be providing technical expertise to address information security research, monitoring, and investigations activities. This is a perfect opportunity for proactive technically savvy individuals who are looking to make an impact. Functions/Key Results Expected Collect and analyse evidence including network traffic, volatile data, logs, or other indicators of compromise in order to identify security threats. Perform Real Time analysis and correlation of events from a multitude of data sources with a focus on identifying new indicators of compromise or determine anomalies and potential security incidents. Provide technical resolution of security investigations tickets, ensuring that proper containment, eradication, recovery and lesson-learned activities are maintained. Advice on opportunities to improve security detection & monitoring capabilities based on observed, and provide recommendations on tuning of signatures, rules and alerts. Identify and characterize new emerging technologies trends, security methods, and threats based on relevant organizational context. Propose solutions on creative ways to do work faster, better and more effectively while maintaining a high quality of service Qualifications and Experience A first level university degree in Computer Science, Information Technology or related field. A high school diploma with additional 4 years of relevant work experience in Computer Science, Information Technology or related field will be considered in lieu of the university degree. At least 2 years' experience related to cybersecurity operations, endpoint, or email threat prevention management. Demonstrated experience using Microsoft security tools including but not limited to MS Defence centre, Advanced Treat Prevention (APT), Email Protection and Azure security. Demonstrated ability to drive changes and provide tangible results. Excellent problem-solving skills that would allow for the ability to diagnose and troubleshoot technical issues. Strong verbal and written communication skills with ability to communicate effectively and clearly to executive leadership Ability to use one or more of the programming languages JAVA, C++, Python, Ruby, PHP, JavaScript, etc
IT Network Manager - High Wycombe Monday to Friday 8am - 4pm Permanent - Salary Up to £60,000 + Other excellent company benefits Lucid Connect have an exciting new opportunity to join an established and successful market leading IT solutions provider, as an IT Network Manager for one of their high profile clients in the High Wycombe area. We are looking for a candidate that has excellent technical, interpersonal, verbal and written skills with, preferably with experience working for a Managed Services IT solutions provider previously in a Technical Management capacity. The company heavily invest in their employees and have a very friendly working culture. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a successful and established organisation that can offer a long-term career with consistent learning and progression, even at Senior Level Overseeing a small team of Network Engineers, this role requires a Manager who has experience in Technical Operations across Microsoft applications and Networking, as well as Stakeholder Management, and will be the face of the Managed Services Provider to a Client with a Global Presence. Role responsibilities: Managing all stakeholders, providing overlay support to the company's international sites in Europe and Asia Manage an onsite IT team including coaching, mentoring, development, and all necessary HR processes and procedures (1-to-1's, annual appraisals etc) Prioritise workloads to maintain service levels and service KPI's within a structured service framework Ensure adherence to policies, processes, procedures and best practice throughout the delivery of IT services Support the day-to-day operation of the company's ICT systems Demonstrate exceptional customer service skills at all times Present complex management reports to senior stakeholders About you Proven experience of leading and developing IT support services, demonstrating exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills ITIL-based service management and/or the development of IT services Possess a track record of successful leadership and development of IT support services and have excellent communication and stakeholder management skills. Able to prioritise workload to maintain service levels and KPIs Attention to detail is a must with a methodical and professional approach to service delivery including appropriate due diligence, planning, documentation and engagement with service management, offsite support employees and third parties Required technical skills: Microsoft Applications, Office 365 (Email, SharePoint), Active Directory, Group Policy, Microsoft 365 Business, Intune, Windows Server Virtualisation technologies (VMWare/Hyper-V) Networking: TCP/IP, VLAN, switching, routing and Firewall configuration, VPNs and WAN environments, CCNA, Cisco fundamentals and/or Palo Alto Anti-virus & security technologies (CrowdStrike) Endpoint support and management (Desktops, Laptops & Mobile Devices) Printers and print services
25/03/2024
Full time
IT Network Manager - High Wycombe Monday to Friday 8am - 4pm Permanent - Salary Up to £60,000 + Other excellent company benefits Lucid Connect have an exciting new opportunity to join an established and successful market leading IT solutions provider, as an IT Network Manager for one of their high profile clients in the High Wycombe area. We are looking for a candidate that has excellent technical, interpersonal, verbal and written skills with, preferably with experience working for a Managed Services IT solutions provider previously in a Technical Management capacity. The company heavily invest in their employees and have a very friendly working culture. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a successful and established organisation that can offer a long-term career with consistent learning and progression, even at Senior Level Overseeing a small team of Network Engineers, this role requires a Manager who has experience in Technical Operations across Microsoft applications and Networking, as well as Stakeholder Management, and will be the face of the Managed Services Provider to a Client with a Global Presence. Role responsibilities: Managing all stakeholders, providing overlay support to the company's international sites in Europe and Asia Manage an onsite IT team including coaching, mentoring, development, and all necessary HR processes and procedures (1-to-1's, annual appraisals etc) Prioritise workloads to maintain service levels and service KPI's within a structured service framework Ensure adherence to policies, processes, procedures and best practice throughout the delivery of IT services Support the day-to-day operation of the company's ICT systems Demonstrate exceptional customer service skills at all times Present complex management reports to senior stakeholders About you Proven experience of leading and developing IT support services, demonstrating exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills ITIL-based service management and/or the development of IT services Possess a track record of successful leadership and development of IT support services and have excellent communication and stakeholder management skills. Able to prioritise workload to maintain service levels and KPIs Attention to detail is a must with a methodical and professional approach to service delivery including appropriate due diligence, planning, documentation and engagement with service management, offsite support employees and third parties Required technical skills: Microsoft Applications, Office 365 (Email, SharePoint), Active Directory, Group Policy, Microsoft 365 Business, Intune, Windows Server Virtualisation technologies (VMWare/Hyper-V) Networking: TCP/IP, VLAN, switching, routing and Firewall configuration, VPNs and WAN environments, CCNA, Cisco fundamentals and/or Palo Alto Anti-virus & security technologies (CrowdStrike) Endpoint support and management (Desktops, Laptops & Mobile Devices) Printers and print services
CONTRACT CYBERARK Rate - C2C Open REMOTE DURATION: 6 MONTH MINIMUM Must have excellent communication skills, must have excellent documentation skills, PAM CyberArk Responsible for the implementation and management of CyberArk and other Privileged Management solutions. Has familiarity working with most CyberArk products, including but not limited to: Privileged Access Manager, Vendor Privileged Access Manager, Cloud Entitlements Manager, Endpoint Privilege Manager, Privileged Session Manager, Privileged Threat Analytics, and Privileged Cloud. Identifies and leads privileged access management improvements and projects to improve our overall security posture Manages the end-to-end CyberArk environment/application from maintenance to administration Manages all privileged credentials across a hybrid environment Works collaboratively across the business to define and create CyberArk policies, platforms, safes Responsible for utilizing KPIs and metrics to report out on CyberArk system health Actively protects the integrity and confidentiality of our information assets while enabling business functionality in all systems and environments by supporting applicable security solutions Supports departmental and corporate goals by meeting key performance indicators and defined metrics Supports and follows Change Management processes and procedures Serves as a technical escalation resource to less experienced team members Participates in and supports Compliance processes, providing leadership and support to Analysts. Recommends and implements new functionality to enhance compliance processes while ensuring compliance controls are followed and effective. Responsible for 24x7x365 on-call escalation rotational support Experience : 3+ years of hands-on experience with implementing and managing CyberArk environments 3+ years of experience or training in Identity systems security fundamentals design, implementation and troubleshooting across all computer/server platforms. Experience in designing and standing up a new CyberArk environment or migration to a new environment. Experience supporting a distributed hybrid cloud/on-premises environment Understanding and experience operating within the NIST Security Framework Strong written and verbal communication skills Education/Certifications: Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university, or equivalent experience. One or more of the following CyberArk certifications are desired but not required: Defender, Sentry, or Guardian Certification in one or more of the following areas is desired but not required: Certified Information Security Professional (CISSP), Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP) WORK TO BE PERFORMED: Perform Privileged Access Management (PAM) Work utilizing CyberArk and Hashi Vault Support planning, designing, and executing of the PAM strategy Work on implementing Privileged Session Management solution through CyberArk Work across multiple teams and pillars to socialize and align PAM requirements to the organization Remediate and troubleshoot PAM related errors across the CyberArk and Hashi Platforms Provide operational support for PAM platforms Work on integrations with other applications and systems to provide CyberArk or Hashi support Assist in building CyberArk infrastructure Assist and help lead architecture development and creation of relevant documentation Assist with product documentation and processes for PAM team Deliverables: PAM Strategy draft Implementation of Privileged Session Management solution Process documentation and architectural documentation, as needed Provide subject matter expert level expertise and support on implementing and maintaining the CyberArk platforms. Provide Cloud Security Engineering Services Identify cloud-based security objectives for PAM program and provide SME level expertise Assist with integrating hybrid model with cloud and on-prem services Provide best practices recommendations for cloud connectivity and account management Produce detailed documentation around all aspects of cloud integration and functionality. Deliverables: Provide Cloud related documentation, guidance, and assistance. Operational Skills Assist in Tier 2/3 support of PAM platforms Provide training, documentation, and Standard Operating Procedures (SOP s) to Managed Security Services Provider (MSSP) vendor for continued development of operations support Deliverables: Provide operational support and documentation/guidance for all operational requirements
22/03/2024
Project-based
CONTRACT CYBERARK Rate - C2C Open REMOTE DURATION: 6 MONTH MINIMUM Must have excellent communication skills, must have excellent documentation skills, PAM CyberArk Responsible for the implementation and management of CyberArk and other Privileged Management solutions. Has familiarity working with most CyberArk products, including but not limited to: Privileged Access Manager, Vendor Privileged Access Manager, Cloud Entitlements Manager, Endpoint Privilege Manager, Privileged Session Manager, Privileged Threat Analytics, and Privileged Cloud. Identifies and leads privileged access management improvements and projects to improve our overall security posture Manages the end-to-end CyberArk environment/application from maintenance to administration Manages all privileged credentials across a hybrid environment Works collaboratively across the business to define and create CyberArk policies, platforms, safes Responsible for utilizing KPIs and metrics to report out on CyberArk system health Actively protects the integrity and confidentiality of our information assets while enabling business functionality in all systems and environments by supporting applicable security solutions Supports departmental and corporate goals by meeting key performance indicators and defined metrics Supports and follows Change Management processes and procedures Serves as a technical escalation resource to less experienced team members Participates in and supports Compliance processes, providing leadership and support to Analysts. Recommends and implements new functionality to enhance compliance processes while ensuring compliance controls are followed and effective. Responsible for 24x7x365 on-call escalation rotational support Experience : 3+ years of hands-on experience with implementing and managing CyberArk environments 3+ years of experience or training in Identity systems security fundamentals design, implementation and troubleshooting across all computer/server platforms. Experience in designing and standing up a new CyberArk environment or migration to a new environment. Experience supporting a distributed hybrid cloud/on-premises environment Understanding and experience operating within the NIST Security Framework Strong written and verbal communication skills Education/Certifications: Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university, or equivalent experience. One or more of the following CyberArk certifications are desired but not required: Defender, Sentry, or Guardian Certification in one or more of the following areas is desired but not required: Certified Information Security Professional (CISSP), Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP) WORK TO BE PERFORMED: Perform Privileged Access Management (PAM) Work utilizing CyberArk and Hashi Vault Support planning, designing, and executing of the PAM strategy Work on implementing Privileged Session Management solution through CyberArk Work across multiple teams and pillars to socialize and align PAM requirements to the organization Remediate and troubleshoot PAM related errors across the CyberArk and Hashi Platforms Provide operational support for PAM platforms Work on integrations with other applications and systems to provide CyberArk or Hashi support Assist in building CyberArk infrastructure Assist and help lead architecture development and creation of relevant documentation Assist with product documentation and processes for PAM team Deliverables: PAM Strategy draft Implementation of Privileged Session Management solution Process documentation and architectural documentation, as needed Provide subject matter expert level expertise and support on implementing and maintaining the CyberArk platforms. Provide Cloud Security Engineering Services Identify cloud-based security objectives for PAM program and provide SME level expertise Assist with integrating hybrid model with cloud and on-prem services Provide best practices recommendations for cloud connectivity and account management Produce detailed documentation around all aspects of cloud integration and functionality. Deliverables: Provide Cloud related documentation, guidance, and assistance. Operational Skills Assist in Tier 2/3 support of PAM platforms Provide training, documentation, and Standard Operating Procedures (SOP s) to Managed Security Services Provider (MSSP) vendor for continued development of operations support Deliverables: Provide operational support and documentation/guidance for all operational requirements
2nd Line WAN Engineer Solihull on site 4 days on, 4 days off, 4 nights on, 4 days off, repeat Full time Job Description We are looking for a 2nd Line WAN Project Configuration Engineer capable of configuring, troubleshooting and tuning Juniper network devices. The role will involve Configuring SRX series Routers to meet tight project deadlines to enable the delivery of secure network services globally and to manage and support a new Juniper Core Network. (MCN) WAN estate. As a 2nd Line WAN Engineer, you will contribute to this by helping deliver for our customers across the region. Your role will involve supporting and investigating SRX Routers as part of 24/7 BAU operations to enable the delivery of secure network. Daily duties will include a mixture project/implementation work and general support escalations/fault finding. Your transferable skills and experience: Knowledge of configuring and tuning the following Juniper SRX platform BGP IPSEC MPLS PKI Desirable Skills: Juniper SRX platform - CLi exposure and knowledge of routing and switching; BGP - Successful candidate will have an in-depth knowledge of configuring and tuning BGP, to include topics such as policy based routing, manipulation of attributes, load-balancing techniques, along with knowledge of IPSEC/MPLS/and be familiar with certificate based VPN authentication. The successful candidate must either hold or be willing to undergo security clearance process before starting. Project People is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
22/03/2024
Full time
2nd Line WAN Engineer Solihull on site 4 days on, 4 days off, 4 nights on, 4 days off, repeat Full time Job Description We are looking for a 2nd Line WAN Project Configuration Engineer capable of configuring, troubleshooting and tuning Juniper network devices. The role will involve Configuring SRX series Routers to meet tight project deadlines to enable the delivery of secure network services globally and to manage and support a new Juniper Core Network. (MCN) WAN estate. As a 2nd Line WAN Engineer, you will contribute to this by helping deliver for our customers across the region. Your role will involve supporting and investigating SRX Routers as part of 24/7 BAU operations to enable the delivery of secure network. Daily duties will include a mixture project/implementation work and general support escalations/fault finding. Your transferable skills and experience: Knowledge of configuring and tuning the following Juniper SRX platform BGP IPSEC MPLS PKI Desirable Skills: Juniper SRX platform - CLi exposure and knowledge of routing and switching; BGP - Successful candidate will have an in-depth knowledge of configuring and tuning BGP, to include topics such as policy based routing, manipulation of attributes, load-balancing techniques, along with knowledge of IPSEC/MPLS/and be familiar with certificate based VPN authentication. The successful candidate must either hold or be willing to undergo security clearance process before starting. Project People is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.