NO SPONSORSHIP Senior VMWare Engineer SALARY: $145k - $165K plus 15% bonus LOCATION: Chicago 3 days in office and 2 days remote Looking for a very Senior level Vmware Engineer that has vcs vxrail vdi design and support experience. You will come from a large enterprise environment with on call support. Responsible for the overall Virtualization environment design, support, and automation. The role will provide operational support for the existing and future Virtualization and computing and VDI architectures. Responsibilities: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each primary duty satisfactorily. Supports UCS - VMWare environment Supports VXRail VDI environment Develop baselines, evaluate, and remediate Vulnerabilities and security findings. Meet with Business, IT and Security Leaders to develop requirements and communicate changes to the environment Challenge the status quo with new ideas and drive innovation in the Virtualization environment Applies comprehensive knowledge of concepts, processes, practices, and procedures on technical assignments Automate processes in the VMWare environment Troubleshoots production problems like performance, and runtime issues within the virtualization environment Addresses problems of systems integration, compatibility, and multiple platforms Assists in the evaluation and recommendation of application integration and testing tools Provide Disaster Recovery testing support Provide on-call support according to assigned schedule Document changes, policies and procedures and drawings Contribute to projects of various sizes and schedules. Perform other duties as assigned Qualifications: Technical Skills: Advanced technical knowledge of VMware virtualization technologies like Horizon, vROPS, SDDC Manager, VSAN, SRM, vRA, vRO etc. Expertise in architecting, configuring, and supporting Cisco UCS systems Experience working in Hyper Converged (VxRail) based technologies and develop solutions accordingly. Experience managing Kubernetes clusters utilizing Tanzu, Rancher, or similar management platform Experience working with replications tools (Zerto, vSphere Replication, etc.) to create highly available systems across multiple datacenters. Expertise or establish optimized virtual environments for giant database cluster builds such as DB2 and Microsoft SQL on VMware platform Strong technical ability to manage orchestration aspects through API scripts and tools, enabling a consistent methodology across UCS platform Develop automation solutions including Infrastructure as Code approach to establish and maintain automated, integrated and continuous deployments Ensure Infrastructure operations are effective and optimally established and supported across all layers including server, storage, backup, monitoring, patching services and monitoring Knowledge and Experience in Cloud computing, VCF and VMWare in Cloud Familiar with using PowerCLI/Powershell to manage a VMware Environment Capacity planning/tracking Familiar with storage concepts (replication, Fiber Channel, NFS, VMFS) Experience with developing Disaster Recovery strategies and work with other teams within the organization and external teams to execute scheduled DR tests. Review and recommend alternative technologies and improvements to enhance information systems to support organizational goals and present to senior management. Excellent team player and mentor other team members as required. Help other team members to succeed. Create documentation (like run books) for the developed procedures and best practices. Lead troubleshooting and recovery efforts during outages or complex issues including but not limited to performance, functionality issues etc. Handle tasks/projects independently and complete within given timelines. Education and/or Experience: Bachelor of Science in Computer Science or related degree or equivalent experience Minimum of 7 years VMWare and Cisco UCS experience Minimum 1 year of hyperconverged VXRail experience Cloud computing and Converged environment experience is a plus
26/04/2024
Full time
NO SPONSORSHIP Senior VMWare Engineer SALARY: $145k - $165K plus 15% bonus LOCATION: Chicago 3 days in office and 2 days remote Looking for a very Senior level Vmware Engineer that has vcs vxrail vdi design and support experience. You will come from a large enterprise environment with on call support. Responsible for the overall Virtualization environment design, support, and automation. The role will provide operational support for the existing and future Virtualization and computing and VDI architectures. Responsibilities: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each primary duty satisfactorily. Supports UCS - VMWare environment Supports VXRail VDI environment Develop baselines, evaluate, and remediate Vulnerabilities and security findings. Meet with Business, IT and Security Leaders to develop requirements and communicate changes to the environment Challenge the status quo with new ideas and drive innovation in the Virtualization environment Applies comprehensive knowledge of concepts, processes, practices, and procedures on technical assignments Automate processes in the VMWare environment Troubleshoots production problems like performance, and runtime issues within the virtualization environment Addresses problems of systems integration, compatibility, and multiple platforms Assists in the evaluation and recommendation of application integration and testing tools Provide Disaster Recovery testing support Provide on-call support according to assigned schedule Document changes, policies and procedures and drawings Contribute to projects of various sizes and schedules. Perform other duties as assigned Qualifications: Technical Skills: Advanced technical knowledge of VMware virtualization technologies like Horizon, vROPS, SDDC Manager, VSAN, SRM, vRA, vRO etc. Expertise in architecting, configuring, and supporting Cisco UCS systems Experience working in Hyper Converged (VxRail) based technologies and develop solutions accordingly. Experience managing Kubernetes clusters utilizing Tanzu, Rancher, or similar management platform Experience working with replications tools (Zerto, vSphere Replication, etc.) to create highly available systems across multiple datacenters. Expertise or establish optimized virtual environments for giant database cluster builds such as DB2 and Microsoft SQL on VMware platform Strong technical ability to manage orchestration aspects through API scripts and tools, enabling a consistent methodology across UCS platform Develop automation solutions including Infrastructure as Code approach to establish and maintain automated, integrated and continuous deployments Ensure Infrastructure operations are effective and optimally established and supported across all layers including server, storage, backup, monitoring, patching services and monitoring Knowledge and Experience in Cloud computing, VCF and VMWare in Cloud Familiar with using PowerCLI/Powershell to manage a VMware Environment Capacity planning/tracking Familiar with storage concepts (replication, Fiber Channel, NFS, VMFS) Experience with developing Disaster Recovery strategies and work with other teams within the organization and external teams to execute scheduled DR tests. Review and recommend alternative technologies and improvements to enhance information systems to support organizational goals and present to senior management. Excellent team player and mentor other team members as required. Help other team members to succeed. Create documentation (like run books) for the developed procedures and best practices. Lead troubleshooting and recovery efforts during outages or complex issues including but not limited to performance, functionality issues etc. Handle tasks/projects independently and complete within given timelines. Education and/or Experience: Bachelor of Science in Computer Science or related degree or equivalent experience Minimum of 7 years VMWare and Cisco UCS experience Minimum 1 year of hyperconverged VXRail experience Cloud computing and Converged environment experience is a plus
NO SPONSORSHIP Senior VMWare Engineer SALARY: $145k - $165K plus 15% bonus 3 days in office and 2 days remote Looking for a very Senior level Vmware Engineer that has vcs vxrail vdi design and support experience. You will come from a large enterprise environment with on call support. Responsible for the overall Virtualization environment design, support, and automation. The role will provide operational support for the existing and future Virtualization and computing and VDI architectures. Responsibilities: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each primary duty satisfactorily. Supports UCS - VMWare environment Supports VXRail VDI environment Develop baselines, evaluate, and remediate Vulnerabilities and security findings. Meet with Business, IT and Security Leaders to develop requirements and communicate changes to the environment Challenge the status quo with new ideas and drive innovation in the Virtualization environment Applies comprehensive knowledge of concepts, processes, practices, and procedures on technical assignments Automate processes in the VMWare environment Troubleshoots production problems like performance, and runtime issues within the virtualization environment Addresses problems of systems integration, compatibility, and multiple platforms Assists in the evaluation and recommendation of application integration and testing tools Provide Disaster Recovery testing support Provide on-call support according to assigned schedule Document changes, policies and procedures and drawings Contribute to projects of various sizes and schedules. Perform other duties as assigned Qualifications: Technical Skills: Advanced technical knowledge of VMware virtualization technologies like Horizon, vROPS, SDDC Manager, VSAN, SRM, vRA, vRO etc. Expertise in architecting, configuring, and supporting Cisco UCS systems Experience working in Hyper Converged (VxRail) based technologies and develop solutions accordingly. Experience managing Kubernetes clusters utilizing Tanzu, Rancher, or similar management platform Experience working with replications tools (Zerto, vSphere Replication, etc.) to create highly available systems across multiple datacenters. Expertise or establish optimized virtual environments for giant database cluster builds such as DB2 and Microsoft SQL on VMware platform Strong technical ability to manage orchestration aspects through API scripts and tools, enabling a consistent methodology across UCS platform Develop automation solutions including Infrastructure as Code approach to establish and maintain automated, integrated and continuous deployments Ensure Infrastructure operations are effective and optimally established and supported across all layers including server, storage, backup, monitoring, patching services and monitoring Knowledge and Experience in Cloud computing, VCF and VMWare in Cloud Familiar with using PowerCLI/Powershell to manage a VMware Environment Capacity planning/tracking Familiar with storage concepts (replication, Fiber Channel, NFS, VMFS) Experience with developing Disaster Recovery strategies and work with other teams within the organization and external teams to execute scheduled DR tests. Review and recommend alternative technologies and improvements to enhance information systems to support organizational goals and present to senior management. Excellent team player and mentor other team members as required. Help other team members to succeed. Create documentation (like run books) for the developed procedures and best practices. Lead troubleshooting and recovery efforts during outages or complex issues including but not limited to performance, functionality issues etc. Handle tasks/projects independently and complete within given timelines. Education and/or Experience: Bachelor of Science in Computer Science or related degree or equivalent experience Minimum of 7 years VMWare and Cisco UCS experience Minimum 1 year of hyperconverged VXRail experience Cloud computing and Converged environment experience is a plus
26/04/2024
Full time
NO SPONSORSHIP Senior VMWare Engineer SALARY: $145k - $165K plus 15% bonus 3 days in office and 2 days remote Looking for a very Senior level Vmware Engineer that has vcs vxrail vdi design and support experience. You will come from a large enterprise environment with on call support. Responsible for the overall Virtualization environment design, support, and automation. The role will provide operational support for the existing and future Virtualization and computing and VDI architectures. Responsibilities: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each primary duty satisfactorily. Supports UCS - VMWare environment Supports VXRail VDI environment Develop baselines, evaluate, and remediate Vulnerabilities and security findings. Meet with Business, IT and Security Leaders to develop requirements and communicate changes to the environment Challenge the status quo with new ideas and drive innovation in the Virtualization environment Applies comprehensive knowledge of concepts, processes, practices, and procedures on technical assignments Automate processes in the VMWare environment Troubleshoots production problems like performance, and runtime issues within the virtualization environment Addresses problems of systems integration, compatibility, and multiple platforms Assists in the evaluation and recommendation of application integration and testing tools Provide Disaster Recovery testing support Provide on-call support according to assigned schedule Document changes, policies and procedures and drawings Contribute to projects of various sizes and schedules. Perform other duties as assigned Qualifications: Technical Skills: Advanced technical knowledge of VMware virtualization technologies like Horizon, vROPS, SDDC Manager, VSAN, SRM, vRA, vRO etc. Expertise in architecting, configuring, and supporting Cisco UCS systems Experience working in Hyper Converged (VxRail) based technologies and develop solutions accordingly. Experience managing Kubernetes clusters utilizing Tanzu, Rancher, or similar management platform Experience working with replications tools (Zerto, vSphere Replication, etc.) to create highly available systems across multiple datacenters. Expertise or establish optimized virtual environments for giant database cluster builds such as DB2 and Microsoft SQL on VMware platform Strong technical ability to manage orchestration aspects through API scripts and tools, enabling a consistent methodology across UCS platform Develop automation solutions including Infrastructure as Code approach to establish and maintain automated, integrated and continuous deployments Ensure Infrastructure operations are effective and optimally established and supported across all layers including server, storage, backup, monitoring, patching services and monitoring Knowledge and Experience in Cloud computing, VCF and VMWare in Cloud Familiar with using PowerCLI/Powershell to manage a VMware Environment Capacity planning/tracking Familiar with storage concepts (replication, Fiber Channel, NFS, VMFS) Experience with developing Disaster Recovery strategies and work with other teams within the organization and external teams to execute scheduled DR tests. Review and recommend alternative technologies and improvements to enhance information systems to support organizational goals and present to senior management. Excellent team player and mentor other team members as required. Help other team members to succeed. Create documentation (like run books) for the developed procedures and best practices. Lead troubleshooting and recovery efforts during outages or complex issues including but not limited to performance, functionality issues etc. Handle tasks/projects independently and complete within given timelines. Education and/or Experience: Bachelor of Science in Computer Science or related degree or equivalent experience Minimum of 7 years VMWare and Cisco UCS experience Minimum 1 year of hyperconverged VXRail experience Cloud computing and Converged environment experience is a plus
*We are unable to sponsor for this permanent Full time role* *Position is bonus eligible* Prestigious Financial Company is currently seeking a Senior VMware UCS Engineer. Candidate will be responsible for the overall Virtualization environment design, support, and automation. The role will provide operational support for the existing and future Virtualization and computing and VDI architectures. Responsibilities also include designing solutions to support existing and future services and enhance security posture. Responsibilities: Supports UCS - VMWare environment Supports VXRail VDI environment Develop baselines, evaluate, and remediate Vulnerabilities and security findings. Meet with Business, IT and Security Leaders to develop requirements and communicate changes to the environment Challenge the status quo with new ideas and drive innovation in the Virtualization environment Applies comprehensive knowledge of concepts, processes, practices, and procedures on technical assignments Automate processes in the VMWare environment Troubleshoots production problems like performance, and runtime issues within the virtualization environment Addresses problems of systems integration, compatibility, and multiple platforms Assists in the evaluation and recommendation of application integration and testing tools Provide Disaster Recovery testing support Provide on-call support according to assigned schedule Document changes, policies and procedures and drawings Contribute to projects of various sizes and schedules. Perform other duties as assigned Qualifications: Excellent presentation skills including planning, material preparation and public speaking Clear, concise and precise written and verbal communication skills to effectively communicate with people of various backgrounds Negotiation skills including listening and persuasion Strong interpersonal, leadership, project management and mentoring skills Strong ability to use solution-oriented approach towards problem resolution Ability to work independently and with a team, be a team player Technical Skills: Advanced technical knowledge of VMware virtualization technologies like Horizon, vROPS, SDDC Manager, VSAN, SRM, vRA, vRO etc. Expertise in architecting, configuring, and supporting Cisco UCS systems Experience working in Hyper Converged (VxRail) based technologies and develop solutions accordingly. Experience managing Kubernetes clusters utilizing Tanzu, Rancher, or similar management platform Experience working with replications tools (Zerto, vSphere Replication, etc.) to create highly available systems across multiple datacenters. Expertise or establish optimized virtual environments for giant database cluster builds such as DB2 and Microsoft SQL on VMware platform Strong technical ability to manage orchestration aspects through API scripts and tools, enabling a consistent methodology across UCS platform Develop automation solutions including Infrastructure as Code approach to establish and maintain automated, integrated and continuous deployments Ensure Infrastructure operations are effective and optimally established and supported across all layers including server, storage, backup, monitoring, patching services and monitoring Knowledge and Experience in Cloud computing, VCF and VMWare in Cloud Familiar with using PowerCLI/Powershell to manage a VMware Environment Capacity planning/tracking Familiar with storage concepts (replication, Fiber Channel, NFS, VMFS) Experience with developing Disaster Recovery strategies and work with other teams within the organization and external teams to execute scheduled DR tests. Review and recommend alternative technologies and improvements to enhance information systems to support organizational goals and present to senior management. Excellent team player and mentor other team members as required. Help other team members to succeed. Create documentation (like run books) for the developed procedures and best practices. Lead troubleshooting and recovery efforts during outages or complex issues including but not limited to performance, functionality issues etc. Handle tasks/projects independently and complete within given timelines.
26/04/2024
Full time
*We are unable to sponsor for this permanent Full time role* *Position is bonus eligible* Prestigious Financial Company is currently seeking a Senior VMware UCS Engineer. Candidate will be responsible for the overall Virtualization environment design, support, and automation. The role will provide operational support for the existing and future Virtualization and computing and VDI architectures. Responsibilities also include designing solutions to support existing and future services and enhance security posture. Responsibilities: Supports UCS - VMWare environment Supports VXRail VDI environment Develop baselines, evaluate, and remediate Vulnerabilities and security findings. Meet with Business, IT and Security Leaders to develop requirements and communicate changes to the environment Challenge the status quo with new ideas and drive innovation in the Virtualization environment Applies comprehensive knowledge of concepts, processes, practices, and procedures on technical assignments Automate processes in the VMWare environment Troubleshoots production problems like performance, and runtime issues within the virtualization environment Addresses problems of systems integration, compatibility, and multiple platforms Assists in the evaluation and recommendation of application integration and testing tools Provide Disaster Recovery testing support Provide on-call support according to assigned schedule Document changes, policies and procedures and drawings Contribute to projects of various sizes and schedules. Perform other duties as assigned Qualifications: Excellent presentation skills including planning, material preparation and public speaking Clear, concise and precise written and verbal communication skills to effectively communicate with people of various backgrounds Negotiation skills including listening and persuasion Strong interpersonal, leadership, project management and mentoring skills Strong ability to use solution-oriented approach towards problem resolution Ability to work independently and with a team, be a team player Technical Skills: Advanced technical knowledge of VMware virtualization technologies like Horizon, vROPS, SDDC Manager, VSAN, SRM, vRA, vRO etc. Expertise in architecting, configuring, and supporting Cisco UCS systems Experience working in Hyper Converged (VxRail) based technologies and develop solutions accordingly. Experience managing Kubernetes clusters utilizing Tanzu, Rancher, or similar management platform Experience working with replications tools (Zerto, vSphere Replication, etc.) to create highly available systems across multiple datacenters. Expertise or establish optimized virtual environments for giant database cluster builds such as DB2 and Microsoft SQL on VMware platform Strong technical ability to manage orchestration aspects through API scripts and tools, enabling a consistent methodology across UCS platform Develop automation solutions including Infrastructure as Code approach to establish and maintain automated, integrated and continuous deployments Ensure Infrastructure operations are effective and optimally established and supported across all layers including server, storage, backup, monitoring, patching services and monitoring Knowledge and Experience in Cloud computing, VCF and VMWare in Cloud Familiar with using PowerCLI/Powershell to manage a VMware Environment Capacity planning/tracking Familiar with storage concepts (replication, Fiber Channel, NFS, VMFS) Experience with developing Disaster Recovery strategies and work with other teams within the organization and external teams to execute scheduled DR tests. Review and recommend alternative technologies and improvements to enhance information systems to support organizational goals and present to senior management. Excellent team player and mentor other team members as required. Help other team members to succeed. Create documentation (like run books) for the developed procedures and best practices. Lead troubleshooting and recovery efforts during outages or complex issues including but not limited to performance, functionality issues etc. Handle tasks/projects independently and complete within given timelines.
Global Technology Solutions Ltd
Aldermaston, Berkshire
Job Title: SC/DV cleared ON-PREM AD/Azure support specialist Location: Aldermaston, Reading. Potential hybrid agreements Rate: £600-610 per day Working hours: standard office hours Inside IR35 - Umbrella contractors only *This role is not suitable for consultants or architects* Holding SC or DV clearance We are looking for customer-focused and enthusiastic Azure and Active Directory Specialist to join the company. You should have a genuine interest in solving IT issues and empathetic to customer needs and requirements. Day to day tasks include expert management and troubleshooting of Azure, Dev environments and Active Directory services and issues within a complex locked down System structure. You should possess good written and verbal communication skills, be willing to collaborate with the wider IT support teams and help us develop a strong partnership with our customers' IT Leadership. The successful candidate will be responsible in supporting a strategic change to the service model and implementing design documents and processes along with new statements of work. This will require working closely with the Operations Manager and Account Project Lead to define and implement a more agile and collaborative structure which is capable of blending BAU support with short term projects and ad-hoc requests, where scoped and agreed. This will be achieved by following Agile and ITIL Continuous Service Improvement methodologies. ESSENTIALS SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS: * 5 years plus Azure Active Directory experience (Essential) * Working Knowledge and implementation experience of Azure Dev Ops and Dev Test Labs * Azure Virtual Desktop knowledge and implementation experience (Nerdio) * Azure Cloud Infrastructure Knowledge * Infrastructure as a Code (knowledge and implementation experience) (IaC) * CI/CD pipelines knowledge and understanding * ARM templates/Bicep (knowledge and implementation experience) * Microsoft Tiered Model Knowledge and how this impacts different tiered environments * Azure Role & Functional based Security Delegation and Layers and Role Based Access Control * Azure Networking Experience * Azure Firewalls Experience * Azure Security including Conditional Access Policies and Multi Factor Authentication and Privileged Identity Management * Azure Virtual Machine Management * Azure Storage Experience * Azure Monitoring and log analytics * Azure Enterprise and ADFS Application Provisioning * Active Directory Connect/sync and Active Directory Federation Services * Azure PowerShell Scripting * Microsoft Windows Server 2016, 2019 and 2022 experience * Comfortable working with a Hybrid Joined Active Directory environment * Group Policy Management and Conditional Access Policy Management Experience * DNS, DHCP Experience * Working knowledge and understand of PKI Services * Scripting experience using BAT, PowerShell, C# and VB Scripts * Awareness of Change and Release Management * Strong communication skills both written and verbal * Self-motivated with a positive attitude and comfortable working with ambiguity * Good knowledge of MS Endpoint Management * Good knowledge of Office 365 and Exchange Online DESIRABLE SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS: * Infrastructure Support experience/background inc patching, backups and restores, Windows/Linux * AD Sync and AD Connect Experience beneficial * Azure Containers * Azure Kubernetes * Azure Endpoint Management/Intune * Good knowledge across SCCM; WSUS; SCOM 2019; AGPM; Lumensions. * ITIL Foundation certified with a broad experience across Service Management disciplines and Agile delivery Benefits: * Development through Training/Certification * Put through DV clearance (including tax allowance) * potential hybrid working (home and onsite) * Joining a strong team with a wealth of knowledge and experience If you have the skill required, apply now! "In applying for this position, you consent to your personal data being shared with the specified employer and for your details to remain with GTS for as long as is necessary to process your application. See our Privacy Notice for full information Global Technology Solutions is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy
26/04/2024
Project-based
Job Title: SC/DV cleared ON-PREM AD/Azure support specialist Location: Aldermaston, Reading. Potential hybrid agreements Rate: £600-610 per day Working hours: standard office hours Inside IR35 - Umbrella contractors only *This role is not suitable for consultants or architects* Holding SC or DV clearance We are looking for customer-focused and enthusiastic Azure and Active Directory Specialist to join the company. You should have a genuine interest in solving IT issues and empathetic to customer needs and requirements. Day to day tasks include expert management and troubleshooting of Azure, Dev environments and Active Directory services and issues within a complex locked down System structure. You should possess good written and verbal communication skills, be willing to collaborate with the wider IT support teams and help us develop a strong partnership with our customers' IT Leadership. The successful candidate will be responsible in supporting a strategic change to the service model and implementing design documents and processes along with new statements of work. This will require working closely with the Operations Manager and Account Project Lead to define and implement a more agile and collaborative structure which is capable of blending BAU support with short term projects and ad-hoc requests, where scoped and agreed. This will be achieved by following Agile and ITIL Continuous Service Improvement methodologies. ESSENTIALS SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS: * 5 years plus Azure Active Directory experience (Essential) * Working Knowledge and implementation experience of Azure Dev Ops and Dev Test Labs * Azure Virtual Desktop knowledge and implementation experience (Nerdio) * Azure Cloud Infrastructure Knowledge * Infrastructure as a Code (knowledge and implementation experience) (IaC) * CI/CD pipelines knowledge and understanding * ARM templates/Bicep (knowledge and implementation experience) * Microsoft Tiered Model Knowledge and how this impacts different tiered environments * Azure Role & Functional based Security Delegation and Layers and Role Based Access Control * Azure Networking Experience * Azure Firewalls Experience * Azure Security including Conditional Access Policies and Multi Factor Authentication and Privileged Identity Management * Azure Virtual Machine Management * Azure Storage Experience * Azure Monitoring and log analytics * Azure Enterprise and ADFS Application Provisioning * Active Directory Connect/sync and Active Directory Federation Services * Azure PowerShell Scripting * Microsoft Windows Server 2016, 2019 and 2022 experience * Comfortable working with a Hybrid Joined Active Directory environment * Group Policy Management and Conditional Access Policy Management Experience * DNS, DHCP Experience * Working knowledge and understand of PKI Services * Scripting experience using BAT, PowerShell, C# and VB Scripts * Awareness of Change and Release Management * Strong communication skills both written and verbal * Self-motivated with a positive attitude and comfortable working with ambiguity * Good knowledge of MS Endpoint Management * Good knowledge of Office 365 and Exchange Online DESIRABLE SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS: * Infrastructure Support experience/background inc patching, backups and restores, Windows/Linux * AD Sync and AD Connect Experience beneficial * Azure Containers * Azure Kubernetes * Azure Endpoint Management/Intune * Good knowledge across SCCM; WSUS; SCOM 2019; AGPM; Lumensions. * ITIL Foundation certified with a broad experience across Service Management disciplines and Agile delivery Benefits: * Development through Training/Certification * Put through DV clearance (including tax allowance) * potential hybrid working (home and onsite) * Joining a strong team with a wealth of knowledge and experience If you have the skill required, apply now! "In applying for this position, you consent to your personal data being shared with the specified employer and for your details to remain with GTS for as long as is necessary to process your application. See our Privacy Notice for full information Global Technology Solutions is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy
Request Technology - Craig Johnson
Chicago, Illinois
*We are unable to sponsor for this permanent Full time role* *Position is bonus eligible* Prestigious Financial Company is currently seeking a Senior VMware UCS Engineer. Candidate will be responsible for the overall Virtualization environment design, support, and automation. The role will provide operational support for the existing and future Virtualization and computing and VDI architectures. Responsibilities also include designing solutions to support existing and future services and enhance security posture. Responsibilities: Supports UCS - VMWare environment Supports VXRail VDI environment Develop baselines, evaluate, and remediate Vulnerabilities and security findings. Meet with Business, IT and Security Leaders to develop requirements and communicate changes to the environment Challenge the status quo with new ideas and drive innovation in the Virtualization environment Applies comprehensive knowledge of concepts, processes, practices, and procedures on technical assignments Automate processes in the VMWare environment Troubleshoots production problems like performance, and runtime issues within the virtualization environment Addresses problems of systems integration, compatibility, and multiple platforms Assists in the evaluation and recommendation of application integration and testing tools Provide Disaster Recovery testing support Provide on-call support according to assigned schedule Document changes, policies and procedures and drawings Contribute to projects of various sizes and schedules. Perform other duties as assigned Qualifications: Excellent presentation skills including planning, material preparation and public speaking Clear, concise and precise written and verbal communication skills to effectively communicate with people of various backgrounds Negotiation skills including listening and persuasion Strong interpersonal, leadership, project management and mentoring skills Strong ability to use solution-oriented approach towards problem resolution Ability to work independently and with a team, be a team player Technical Skills: Advanced technical knowledge of VMware virtualization technologies like Horizon, vROPS, SDDC Manager, VSAN, SRM, vRA, vRO etc. Expertise in architecting, configuring, and supporting Cisco UCS systems Experience working in Hyper Converged (VxRail) based technologies and develop solutions accordingly. Experience managing Kubernetes clusters utilizing Tanzu, Rancher, or similar management platform Experience working with replications tools (Zerto, vSphere Replication, etc.) to create highly available systems across multiple datacenters. Expertise or establish optimized virtual environments for giant database cluster builds such as DB2 and Microsoft SQL on VMware platform Strong technical ability to manage orchestration aspects through API scripts and tools, enabling a consistent methodology across UCS platform Develop automation solutions including Infrastructure as Code approach to establish and maintain automated, integrated and continuous deployments Ensure Infrastructure operations are effective and optimally established and supported across all layers including server, storage, backup, monitoring, patching services and monitoring Knowledge and Experience in Cloud computing, VCF and VMWare in Cloud Familiar with using PowerCLI/Powershell to manage a VMware Environment Capacity planning/tracking Familiar with storage concepts (replication, Fiber Channel, NFS, VMFS) Experience with developing Disaster Recovery strategies and work with other teams within the organization and external teams to execute scheduled DR tests. Review and recommend alternative technologies and improvements to enhance information systems to support organizational goals and present to senior management. Excellent team player and mentor other team members as required. Help other team members to succeed. Create documentation (like run books) for the developed procedures and best practices. Lead troubleshooting and recovery efforts during outages or complex issues including but not limited to performance, functionality issues etc. Handle tasks/projects independently and complete within given timelines.
26/04/2024
Full time
*We are unable to sponsor for this permanent Full time role* *Position is bonus eligible* Prestigious Financial Company is currently seeking a Senior VMware UCS Engineer. Candidate will be responsible for the overall Virtualization environment design, support, and automation. The role will provide operational support for the existing and future Virtualization and computing and VDI architectures. Responsibilities also include designing solutions to support existing and future services and enhance security posture. Responsibilities: Supports UCS - VMWare environment Supports VXRail VDI environment Develop baselines, evaluate, and remediate Vulnerabilities and security findings. Meet with Business, IT and Security Leaders to develop requirements and communicate changes to the environment Challenge the status quo with new ideas and drive innovation in the Virtualization environment Applies comprehensive knowledge of concepts, processes, practices, and procedures on technical assignments Automate processes in the VMWare environment Troubleshoots production problems like performance, and runtime issues within the virtualization environment Addresses problems of systems integration, compatibility, and multiple platforms Assists in the evaluation and recommendation of application integration and testing tools Provide Disaster Recovery testing support Provide on-call support according to assigned schedule Document changes, policies and procedures and drawings Contribute to projects of various sizes and schedules. Perform other duties as assigned Qualifications: Excellent presentation skills including planning, material preparation and public speaking Clear, concise and precise written and verbal communication skills to effectively communicate with people of various backgrounds Negotiation skills including listening and persuasion Strong interpersonal, leadership, project management and mentoring skills Strong ability to use solution-oriented approach towards problem resolution Ability to work independently and with a team, be a team player Technical Skills: Advanced technical knowledge of VMware virtualization technologies like Horizon, vROPS, SDDC Manager, VSAN, SRM, vRA, vRO etc. Expertise in architecting, configuring, and supporting Cisco UCS systems Experience working in Hyper Converged (VxRail) based technologies and develop solutions accordingly. Experience managing Kubernetes clusters utilizing Tanzu, Rancher, or similar management platform Experience working with replications tools (Zerto, vSphere Replication, etc.) to create highly available systems across multiple datacenters. Expertise or establish optimized virtual environments for giant database cluster builds such as DB2 and Microsoft SQL on VMware platform Strong technical ability to manage orchestration aspects through API scripts and tools, enabling a consistent methodology across UCS platform Develop automation solutions including Infrastructure as Code approach to establish and maintain automated, integrated and continuous deployments Ensure Infrastructure operations are effective and optimally established and supported across all layers including server, storage, backup, monitoring, patching services and monitoring Knowledge and Experience in Cloud computing, VCF and VMWare in Cloud Familiar with using PowerCLI/Powershell to manage a VMware Environment Capacity planning/tracking Familiar with storage concepts (replication, Fiber Channel, NFS, VMFS) Experience with developing Disaster Recovery strategies and work with other teams within the organization and external teams to execute scheduled DR tests. Review and recommend alternative technologies and improvements to enhance information systems to support organizational goals and present to senior management. Excellent team player and mentor other team members as required. Help other team members to succeed. Create documentation (like run books) for the developed procedures and best practices. Lead troubleshooting and recovery efforts during outages or complex issues including but not limited to performance, functionality issues etc. Handle tasks/projects independently and complete within given timelines.
Job description Coating Technician, Full-Time on-site in Leicestershire. Up to 29K Plus Shift Allowance (Shift Pattern: 06.00 - 14.00/14.00 - 22.00 - Monday - Friday). Possible weekend requirement. Client: An Industry leader in ultra-durable optics for extreme environmental conditions and temperature fluctuations Mission: To assist the coating department by using optical technological knowledge to help with production requirements to meet on-time-delivery requirements Yield expectations.To stay competitive within the current market and to assist in new product development.To make recommendations for continuous process improvements and may instigate relevant development activity. Key Responsibilities Ability to measure and assess work on the appropriate spectrophotometers. Ability to identify potential coating problems in process and take appropriate corrective action. Ability to identify coating defects such as spatter, striae, delamination, lint marks, comet marks etc. and understand the possible causes and know the type of action to take to avoid their occurrence. Possesses a thorough understanding of relevant Surface Quality Specifications and how the above relates to them. Examine work prior to coating and be satisfied it is fit to coat. Determine and specify the suitability of jigs for coating taking account of aspects such as clear aperture, outer dimensions, condition of jig being used, etc. Capable of stripping optics safely, observing Local Health and Safety rules. Identify potential problems with the coating plant/measuring equipment and alert the appropriate support staff. Understand and adhere to the relevant Quality Control Procedures in accordance with ISO 9002. Competent to train colleagues on various aspects of the coating department. Education, Skills Abilities: Qualifications in Mathematics and Physics at least to GCSE or A level Computer literacy, including familiarity with Excel and Word The ability to analyse situations and results A good understanding of optical manufacture A good engineering background SmartSourcing are a Disability Confident Employer and we promote, celebrate and value diversity, we are committed to promoting equality and inclusion for all.
26/04/2024
Full time
Job description Coating Technician, Full-Time on-site in Leicestershire. Up to 29K Plus Shift Allowance (Shift Pattern: 06.00 - 14.00/14.00 - 22.00 - Monday - Friday). Possible weekend requirement. Client: An Industry leader in ultra-durable optics for extreme environmental conditions and temperature fluctuations Mission: To assist the coating department by using optical technological knowledge to help with production requirements to meet on-time-delivery requirements Yield expectations.To stay competitive within the current market and to assist in new product development.To make recommendations for continuous process improvements and may instigate relevant development activity. Key Responsibilities Ability to measure and assess work on the appropriate spectrophotometers. Ability to identify potential coating problems in process and take appropriate corrective action. Ability to identify coating defects such as spatter, striae, delamination, lint marks, comet marks etc. and understand the possible causes and know the type of action to take to avoid their occurrence. Possesses a thorough understanding of relevant Surface Quality Specifications and how the above relates to them. Examine work prior to coating and be satisfied it is fit to coat. Determine and specify the suitability of jigs for coating taking account of aspects such as clear aperture, outer dimensions, condition of jig being used, etc. Capable of stripping optics safely, observing Local Health and Safety rules. Identify potential problems with the coating plant/measuring equipment and alert the appropriate support staff. Understand and adhere to the relevant Quality Control Procedures in accordance with ISO 9002. Competent to train colleagues on various aspects of the coating department. Education, Skills Abilities: Qualifications in Mathematics and Physics at least to GCSE or A level Computer literacy, including familiarity with Excel and Word The ability to analyse situations and results A good understanding of optical manufacture A good engineering background SmartSourcing are a Disability Confident Employer and we promote, celebrate and value diversity, we are committed to promoting equality and inclusion for all.
Job description Coating Technician, Full-Time on-site in Leicestershire. Up to 29K Plus Shift Allowance (Shift Pattern: 06.00 - 14.00/14.00 - 22.00 - Monday - Friday). Possible weekend requirement. Client: An Industry leader in ultra-durable optics for extreme environmental conditions and temperature fluctuations Mission: To assist the coating department by using optical technological knowledge to help with production requirements to meet on-time-delivery requirements Yield expectations.To stay competitive within the current market and to assist in new product development.To make recommendations for continuous process improvements and may instigate relevant development activity. Key Responsibilities Ability to measure and assess work on the appropriate spectrophotometers. Ability to identify potential coating problems in process and take appropriate corrective action. Ability to identify coating defects such as spatter, striae, delamination, lint marks, comet marks etc. and understand the possible causes and know the type of action to take to avoid their occurrence. Possesses a thorough understanding of relevant Surface Quality Specifications and how the above relates to them. Examine work prior to coating and be satisfied it is fit to coat. Determine and specify the suitability of jigs for coating taking account of aspects such as clear aperture, outer dimensions, condition of jig being used, etc. Capable of stripping optics safely, observing Local Health and Safety rules. Identify potential problems with the coating plant/measuring equipment and alert the appropriate support staff. Understand and adhere to the relevant Quality Control Procedures in accordance with ISO 9002. Competent to train colleagues on various aspects of the coating department. Education, Skills Abilities : Qualifications in Mathematics and Physics at least to GCSE or A level Computer literacy, including familiarity with Excel and Word The ability to analyse situations and results A good understanding of optical manufacture A good engineering background SmartSourcing are a Disability Confident Employer and we promote, celebrate and value diversity, we are committed to promoting equality and inclusion for all.
26/04/2024
Full time
Job description Coating Technician, Full-Time on-site in Leicestershire. Up to 29K Plus Shift Allowance (Shift Pattern: 06.00 - 14.00/14.00 - 22.00 - Monday - Friday). Possible weekend requirement. Client: An Industry leader in ultra-durable optics for extreme environmental conditions and temperature fluctuations Mission: To assist the coating department by using optical technological knowledge to help with production requirements to meet on-time-delivery requirements Yield expectations.To stay competitive within the current market and to assist in new product development.To make recommendations for continuous process improvements and may instigate relevant development activity. Key Responsibilities Ability to measure and assess work on the appropriate spectrophotometers. Ability to identify potential coating problems in process and take appropriate corrective action. Ability to identify coating defects such as spatter, striae, delamination, lint marks, comet marks etc. and understand the possible causes and know the type of action to take to avoid their occurrence. Possesses a thorough understanding of relevant Surface Quality Specifications and how the above relates to them. Examine work prior to coating and be satisfied it is fit to coat. Determine and specify the suitability of jigs for coating taking account of aspects such as clear aperture, outer dimensions, condition of jig being used, etc. Capable of stripping optics safely, observing Local Health and Safety rules. Identify potential problems with the coating plant/measuring equipment and alert the appropriate support staff. Understand and adhere to the relevant Quality Control Procedures in accordance with ISO 9002. Competent to train colleagues on various aspects of the coating department. Education, Skills Abilities : Qualifications in Mathematics and Physics at least to GCSE or A level Computer literacy, including familiarity with Excel and Word The ability to analyse situations and results A good understanding of optical manufacture A good engineering background SmartSourcing are a Disability Confident Employer and we promote, celebrate and value diversity, we are committed to promoting equality and inclusion for all.
HM Land Registry ("HMLR") and Inspire People are partnering together to bring you an exciting opportunity for a Lead Infrastructure Engineer to shape, provide oversight and manage the implementation and maintenance of Microsoft Power Platform solutions within a brand-new PowerApps team in IT Operations at HMLR. Starting salary of £54,388 to £61,850 dependent upon interview assessment plus excellent Civil Service benefits and 28% pension contribution. Flexible, hybrid working from Plymouth. HMLR's ambition is to become the world's leading land registry for speed, simplicity and an open approach to data. Their existing software systems and services form part of the critical national infrastructure, safeguarding land and property ownership valued at £7 trillion enabling over £1 trillion worth of personal and commercial lending to be secured against property across England and Wales. The Power Platform team sits within the IT Operations Practice, a new team to the organisation and will form part of a wider group of infrastructure engineering teams which design, deliver and support corporate services, for 6500 internal users with some exciting deliverables already rolled out for testing such as a new Desk Booking application. This role is to provide leadership to the team and engage with other Lead Infrastructure Engineers, Technical Leads, Delivery Leads, New Service Managers and Architects to deliver solutions to agreed designs. You will lead and manage the implementation, and maintenance of Infrastructure and Microsoft Power Platform solutions, provide guidance, mentorship, and oversight to the Power platform team, ensuring the reliability, scalability, development, and security of our Power Platform environment. The role holder will champion and lead on taking forward technical consolidation and/or improvement activities providing guidance and leadership to technicians throughout the IT Operations Practice and wider. Responsibilities include: Lead on the design, development and maintenance of Microsoft Power Apps solutions running on the Power Platform, using Power Fx low code programming. Use Power Apps, Power Automate, Power BI, and Microsoft Co-pilot Studio and other Power Platform related technologies to create low code solutions if and where necessary. Lead on engagement with stakeholders to understand business needs required for the development of Power Apps. Support end-users adoption of Power Platform technologies. Leading on the creation of Continuous Integration and Continuous Delivery pipelines for Power Platform and Azure Services Take a leading role in the technical development of staff within the practice helping understand technical skills and capability required now and in the future Task manage technical staff resource as required, setting them clear objectives and tracking them to completion whilst providing appropriate feedback to line managers. There will be line management responsibility, previous experience is desirable Essential skills: Strong knowledge of Power Platform components (Power Apps/Power Automate/Power BI/Microsoft Co-pilot Studio) Some Scripting or programming knowledge (eg C#, ASP.NET, Ruby, Java, Python, Power Fx, JavaScript) Experience of implementing and managing Power Platform components and infrastructure solutions and administration tasks within the Power Platform environment. Experience of optimising power apps to increase performance Evidence of planning and managing significant technical change. Effective communication skills, including the ability to interact and build working relationships with stakeholders. Location Expectation is to be working from the Plymouth office 60% of your time across the month (typically 3 days/week). Benefits Alongside your salary of circa £62,000 HM Land Registry contributes £9,881 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme and the following benefits: Annual leave of 28.5 days' paid holiday during each holiday year plus 8 days public holidays Personalised training and development plans including expensed accreditations with training days set aside Flexi-time scheme (You decide what working hours work best for you) Attractive pension options inc. 28% Civil Service Pension contribution Social and sports club Access to our employee assistance programme for counselling and support on a wide range of issues Interest-free loan for season tickets Cycle to work scheme (salary sacrifice). HMLR have a strong and positive culture, a commitment to inclusivity, an emphasis on continuous learning and development and flexible ways of working. Further information This role requires SC clearance, a condition of which is to have been present in the UK for 5 out of the past 5 years. This posy may include participation in an on-call rota, subject to additional pay.
26/04/2024
Full time
HM Land Registry ("HMLR") and Inspire People are partnering together to bring you an exciting opportunity for a Lead Infrastructure Engineer to shape, provide oversight and manage the implementation and maintenance of Microsoft Power Platform solutions within a brand-new PowerApps team in IT Operations at HMLR. Starting salary of £54,388 to £61,850 dependent upon interview assessment plus excellent Civil Service benefits and 28% pension contribution. Flexible, hybrid working from Plymouth. HMLR's ambition is to become the world's leading land registry for speed, simplicity and an open approach to data. Their existing software systems and services form part of the critical national infrastructure, safeguarding land and property ownership valued at £7 trillion enabling over £1 trillion worth of personal and commercial lending to be secured against property across England and Wales. The Power Platform team sits within the IT Operations Practice, a new team to the organisation and will form part of a wider group of infrastructure engineering teams which design, deliver and support corporate services, for 6500 internal users with some exciting deliverables already rolled out for testing such as a new Desk Booking application. This role is to provide leadership to the team and engage with other Lead Infrastructure Engineers, Technical Leads, Delivery Leads, New Service Managers and Architects to deliver solutions to agreed designs. You will lead and manage the implementation, and maintenance of Infrastructure and Microsoft Power Platform solutions, provide guidance, mentorship, and oversight to the Power platform team, ensuring the reliability, scalability, development, and security of our Power Platform environment. The role holder will champion and lead on taking forward technical consolidation and/or improvement activities providing guidance and leadership to technicians throughout the IT Operations Practice and wider. Responsibilities include: Lead on the design, development and maintenance of Microsoft Power Apps solutions running on the Power Platform, using Power Fx low code programming. Use Power Apps, Power Automate, Power BI, and Microsoft Co-pilot Studio and other Power Platform related technologies to create low code solutions if and where necessary. Lead on engagement with stakeholders to understand business needs required for the development of Power Apps. Support end-users adoption of Power Platform technologies. Leading on the creation of Continuous Integration and Continuous Delivery pipelines for Power Platform and Azure Services Take a leading role in the technical development of staff within the practice helping understand technical skills and capability required now and in the future Task manage technical staff resource as required, setting them clear objectives and tracking them to completion whilst providing appropriate feedback to line managers. There will be line management responsibility, previous experience is desirable Essential skills: Strong knowledge of Power Platform components (Power Apps/Power Automate/Power BI/Microsoft Co-pilot Studio) Some Scripting or programming knowledge (eg C#, ASP.NET, Ruby, Java, Python, Power Fx, JavaScript) Experience of implementing and managing Power Platform components and infrastructure solutions and administration tasks within the Power Platform environment. Experience of optimising power apps to increase performance Evidence of planning and managing significant technical change. Effective communication skills, including the ability to interact and build working relationships with stakeholders. Location Expectation is to be working from the Plymouth office 60% of your time across the month (typically 3 days/week). Benefits Alongside your salary of circa £62,000 HM Land Registry contributes £9,881 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme and the following benefits: Annual leave of 28.5 days' paid holiday during each holiday year plus 8 days public holidays Personalised training and development plans including expensed accreditations with training days set aside Flexi-time scheme (You decide what working hours work best for you) Attractive pension options inc. 28% Civil Service Pension contribution Social and sports club Access to our employee assistance programme for counselling and support on a wide range of issues Interest-free loan for season tickets Cycle to work scheme (salary sacrifice). HMLR have a strong and positive culture, a commitment to inclusivity, an emphasis on continuous learning and development and flexible ways of working. Further information This role requires SC clearance, a condition of which is to have been present in the UK for 5 out of the past 5 years. This posy may include participation in an on-call rota, subject to additional pay.
HM Land Registry ("HMLR") and Inspire People are partnering together to bring you an exciting opportunity for a Lead Network Engineer to shape the technical direction of HM Land Registry's established network function and infrastructure across all UK offices by actively engaging in series of network re-designs and upgrades including new office topology, Firewalls and routing designs. Starting salary of £54,388 to £61,850 dependent upon interview assessment plus excellent Civil Service benefits and 28% pension contribution. Flexible, hybrid working from Plymouth. The IT Operations Practice contains an established network function who are responsible for the design, delivery, and maintenance of HM Land Registry network infrastructure. This encompasses data centres, local offices across England and Wales in addition to cloud infrastructure hosted on AWS and Azure. These services underpin all of HMLRs IT services. The team are actively engaged in a series of exciting network re-designs and upgrades including new local office topology and design, new switching, Firewalls and routing designs. This role is to provide technical leadership for the Networks team, take forward technical consolidation/improvement activities and engage with other Lead Infrastructure Engineers, Technical Leads, Delivery Leads, New Service Managers and Architects to deliver solutions to agreed designs plus contributing to strategic planning. Responsibilities include: Be the subject matter expert on networks within HM Land Registry, taking accountability for design and management of network infrastructure. Provide technical leadership to the practice, working as a Lead Infrastructure Engineering team to provide guidance and technical decision making within BAU and change portfolio deliverables Support HM Land registry Network Infrastructure, encompassing data centres, local offices across England and Wales in addition to cloud infrastructure hosted on AWS and Azure. Use networking skills to continually design and develop the network topology to meet business needs Maintain effective relationships with other practices in order to meet operational requirements and service levels agreements. Contribute to the continual improvement of the practise and the IT Operations community, supporting community members to build and maintain cohesion Occasional hands-on with reconfiguration, troubleshooting, rolling out new equipment and quality assurance. Essential skills: CCNP qualification or equivalent experience Routing configurations using standard enterprise routing protocols including OSP and BGP. Firewall configuration including policy, routing and design. Switching protocols (HSRP/VLAN/port-channels) Physical network design. Design and operation of cloud network solutions (Any cloud) Experience of planning and leading on the delivery of large-scale network infrastructure change. Effective communication skills, including the ability to interact and build working relationships with stakeholders. Location Expectation is to be working from the Plymouth office 60% of your time across the month (typically 3 days/week). Benefits Alongside your salary of circa £62,000 HM Land Registry contributes £9,881 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme and the following benefits: Annual leave of 28.5 days' paid holiday during each holiday year plus 8 days public holidays Personalised training and development plans including expensed accreditations with training days set aside Flexi-time scheme (You decide what working hours work best for you) Attractive pension options inc. 28% Civil Service Pension Social and sports club Access to our employee assistance programme for counselling and support on a wide range of issues Interest-free loan for season tickets Cycle to work scheme (salary sacrifice). HMLR have a strong and positive culture, a commitment to inclusivity, an emphasis on continuous learning and development and flexible ways of working. Further information This role requires SC clearance, a condition of which is to have been present in the UK for 5 out of the past 5 years. This posy may include participation in an on-call rota, subject to additional pay. Apply now or contact Steve Wall for more information - (see below)
26/04/2024
Full time
HM Land Registry ("HMLR") and Inspire People are partnering together to bring you an exciting opportunity for a Lead Network Engineer to shape the technical direction of HM Land Registry's established network function and infrastructure across all UK offices by actively engaging in series of network re-designs and upgrades including new office topology, Firewalls and routing designs. Starting salary of £54,388 to £61,850 dependent upon interview assessment plus excellent Civil Service benefits and 28% pension contribution. Flexible, hybrid working from Plymouth. The IT Operations Practice contains an established network function who are responsible for the design, delivery, and maintenance of HM Land Registry network infrastructure. This encompasses data centres, local offices across England and Wales in addition to cloud infrastructure hosted on AWS and Azure. These services underpin all of HMLRs IT services. The team are actively engaged in a series of exciting network re-designs and upgrades including new local office topology and design, new switching, Firewalls and routing designs. This role is to provide technical leadership for the Networks team, take forward technical consolidation/improvement activities and engage with other Lead Infrastructure Engineers, Technical Leads, Delivery Leads, New Service Managers and Architects to deliver solutions to agreed designs plus contributing to strategic planning. Responsibilities include: Be the subject matter expert on networks within HM Land Registry, taking accountability for design and management of network infrastructure. Provide technical leadership to the practice, working as a Lead Infrastructure Engineering team to provide guidance and technical decision making within BAU and change portfolio deliverables Support HM Land registry Network Infrastructure, encompassing data centres, local offices across England and Wales in addition to cloud infrastructure hosted on AWS and Azure. Use networking skills to continually design and develop the network topology to meet business needs Maintain effective relationships with other practices in order to meet operational requirements and service levels agreements. Contribute to the continual improvement of the practise and the IT Operations community, supporting community members to build and maintain cohesion Occasional hands-on with reconfiguration, troubleshooting, rolling out new equipment and quality assurance. Essential skills: CCNP qualification or equivalent experience Routing configurations using standard enterprise routing protocols including OSP and BGP. Firewall configuration including policy, routing and design. Switching protocols (HSRP/VLAN/port-channels) Physical network design. Design and operation of cloud network solutions (Any cloud) Experience of planning and leading on the delivery of large-scale network infrastructure change. Effective communication skills, including the ability to interact and build working relationships with stakeholders. Location Expectation is to be working from the Plymouth office 60% of your time across the month (typically 3 days/week). Benefits Alongside your salary of circa £62,000 HM Land Registry contributes £9,881 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme and the following benefits: Annual leave of 28.5 days' paid holiday during each holiday year plus 8 days public holidays Personalised training and development plans including expensed accreditations with training days set aside Flexi-time scheme (You decide what working hours work best for you) Attractive pension options inc. 28% Civil Service Pension Social and sports club Access to our employee assistance programme for counselling and support on a wide range of issues Interest-free loan for season tickets Cycle to work scheme (salary sacrifice). HMLR have a strong and positive culture, a commitment to inclusivity, an emphasis on continuous learning and development and flexible ways of working. Further information This role requires SC clearance, a condition of which is to have been present in the UK for 5 out of the past 5 years. This posy may include participation in an on-call rota, subject to additional pay. Apply now or contact Steve Wall for more information - (see below)
AI Engineer - ML, Python, AWS, RAG, LLM, ETL - Perm - Hybrid - London - 70 - 80k Plus Benefits My client - a Global media company - are seeking to recruit an experienced AI Engineer to join their team. You will be responsible for providing technical expertise and leadership across all aspects of AI engineering process, from data acquisition, tagging, embedding, protection and storage. Work closely with data scientists, delivery leads, product managers, content matter experts, and technology teams to develop, automate and scale-up advanced AI solutions to address key customer problems whilst also helping to develop methodologies and reusable solutions. Duties include: Prepare and preprocess data to ensure it is ready for use by machine learning models and AI solutions. Work with a variety of data types including PDFs, Word documents, Excel files, HTML, audio, video, and text, as well as various databases. Build LLM applications including RAG applications, fine tuning LLMs and embedding models, agent/reasoning applications. Deploy LLM applications to cloud infrastructure (on AWS is plus) Manage production-grade LLM application involving RAG evaluation and improvements (RAGAS, advanced retrieval techniques), monitoring and visibility tooling and scaling LLM applications (Amazon SageMaker) Stay Current with Emerging Technologies: Keep up-to-date with the latest developments in data engineering, machine learning, and AI technologies to continually enhance data capabilities. Looking for candidates with similar experience with the following: Strong understanding and hands-on experience in various ML techniques and algorithms, including RAG, fine-tuning models and working with large language models. Extensive Langchain and Python programming languages, essential for AI development and data manipulation tasks. Proficiency in handling and processing large datasets, ensuring data quality and accessibility, including expertise in vectorized datasets. Experience with Data Integration Tools: Proficiency in ETL/ELT tools and practices. Competency in deploying and managing AI solutions on AWS cloud infrastructure. Experience with containerization technologies like Docker. Understanding and application of MLOps practices for efficient model life cycle management. Knowledge of data security and privacy practices. Effective problem-solving skills to address challenges encountered in AI development projects. Strong collaboration and communication skills for effective teamwork and conveying technical concepts clearly to stakeholders. Knowledge and experience in MarTech preferred, applied in AI development projects. Willingness to continuously learn and adapt to new technologies and methodologies in AI and data engineering. Company offer excellent benefits, training and career progression AI Engineer - ML, Python, AWS, RAG, LLM, ETL - Perm - Hybrid - London - 70 - 80k Plus Benefits
26/04/2024
Full time
AI Engineer - ML, Python, AWS, RAG, LLM, ETL - Perm - Hybrid - London - 70 - 80k Plus Benefits My client - a Global media company - are seeking to recruit an experienced AI Engineer to join their team. You will be responsible for providing technical expertise and leadership across all aspects of AI engineering process, from data acquisition, tagging, embedding, protection and storage. Work closely with data scientists, delivery leads, product managers, content matter experts, and technology teams to develop, automate and scale-up advanced AI solutions to address key customer problems whilst also helping to develop methodologies and reusable solutions. Duties include: Prepare and preprocess data to ensure it is ready for use by machine learning models and AI solutions. Work with a variety of data types including PDFs, Word documents, Excel files, HTML, audio, video, and text, as well as various databases. Build LLM applications including RAG applications, fine tuning LLMs and embedding models, agent/reasoning applications. Deploy LLM applications to cloud infrastructure (on AWS is plus) Manage production-grade LLM application involving RAG evaluation and improvements (RAGAS, advanced retrieval techniques), monitoring and visibility tooling and scaling LLM applications (Amazon SageMaker) Stay Current with Emerging Technologies: Keep up-to-date with the latest developments in data engineering, machine learning, and AI technologies to continually enhance data capabilities. Looking for candidates with similar experience with the following: Strong understanding and hands-on experience in various ML techniques and algorithms, including RAG, fine-tuning models and working with large language models. Extensive Langchain and Python programming languages, essential for AI development and data manipulation tasks. Proficiency in handling and processing large datasets, ensuring data quality and accessibility, including expertise in vectorized datasets. Experience with Data Integration Tools: Proficiency in ETL/ELT tools and practices. Competency in deploying and managing AI solutions on AWS cloud infrastructure. Experience with containerization technologies like Docker. Understanding and application of MLOps practices for efficient model life cycle management. Knowledge of data security and privacy practices. Effective problem-solving skills to address challenges encountered in AI development projects. Strong collaboration and communication skills for effective teamwork and conveying technical concepts clearly to stakeholders. Knowledge and experience in MarTech preferred, applied in AI development projects. Willingness to continuously learn and adapt to new technologies and methodologies in AI and data engineering. Company offer excellent benefits, training and career progression AI Engineer - ML, Python, AWS, RAG, LLM, ETL - Perm - Hybrid - London - 70 - 80k Plus Benefits
IT Engineer (Logistics Operations) *Applicants should be aware this role is fully onsite and will require you to take part in a shift rota covering 6am-12:30am Sunday-Friday (more details will be provided during the initial screening call) Are you passionate about optimizing logistic operations? Do you thrive in a dynamic environment where problem-solving and technical expertise are key? Our client is seeking a Logistic Operations Engineer to join their team in the Derby area. Role Overview: As a Logistic Operations Engineer, you'll play a pivotal role in ensuring the smooth functioning of the logistic operations, meeting both customer and company specifications. Your responsibilities will encompass supervisory, technical, and administrative tasks, ensuring operational stability and efficiency. Key Responsibilities: Identify and address operational issues promptly Lead troubleshooting procedures including Incident, Problem, and Change Management Drive continuous improvement processes to enhance stability and efficiency Anticipate and mitigate operational challenges Establish and promote best practices within the team Provide operational management insights based on data analysis Skills and Qualifications: NVQ/BTEC/C&G Level 3 in an IT discipline or equivalent experience Technical knowledge in Linux and Windows operating systems Strong knowledge of SQL databases Experience writing scripts The ability to "talk tech" to non technical stakeholders Desirable: Understanding of warehouse operations and supply chain management Desirable: Experience in software application support and incident investigation Desirable: Familiarity with programming languages (Java, Python, PL/SQL, C++) Desirable: Operational experience within an automated distribution facility ITIL Foundation certification is a plus Company Benefits: Competitive salary up to £40,000 Pension contribution up to 6% Private healthcare, including dental and optical cover Cycle to work scheme Employee referral scheme Employee assistance programme Employee of the Quarter awards 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
26/04/2024
Full time
IT Engineer (Logistics Operations) *Applicants should be aware this role is fully onsite and will require you to take part in a shift rota covering 6am-12:30am Sunday-Friday (more details will be provided during the initial screening call) Are you passionate about optimizing logistic operations? Do you thrive in a dynamic environment where problem-solving and technical expertise are key? Our client is seeking a Logistic Operations Engineer to join their team in the Derby area. Role Overview: As a Logistic Operations Engineer, you'll play a pivotal role in ensuring the smooth functioning of the logistic operations, meeting both customer and company specifications. Your responsibilities will encompass supervisory, technical, and administrative tasks, ensuring operational stability and efficiency. Key Responsibilities: Identify and address operational issues promptly Lead troubleshooting procedures including Incident, Problem, and Change Management Drive continuous improvement processes to enhance stability and efficiency Anticipate and mitigate operational challenges Establish and promote best practices within the team Provide operational management insights based on data analysis Skills and Qualifications: NVQ/BTEC/C&G Level 3 in an IT discipline or equivalent experience Technical knowledge in Linux and Windows operating systems Strong knowledge of SQL databases Experience writing scripts The ability to "talk tech" to non technical stakeholders Desirable: Understanding of warehouse operations and supply chain management Desirable: Experience in software application support and incident investigation Desirable: Familiarity with programming languages (Java, Python, PL/SQL, C++) Desirable: Operational experience within an automated distribution facility ITIL Foundation certification is a plus Company Benefits: Competitive salary up to £40,000 Pension contribution up to 6% Private healthcare, including dental and optical cover Cycle to work scheme Employee referral scheme Employee assistance programme Employee of the Quarter awards 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
Introduction: Our client stands as an approved Maintenance Repair Organisation accredited by both EASA and UK CAA, entrusted with delivering Line & Base Maintenance services for a range of aircraft including the B737 NG, B737 Max, B777, and B787. As part of their ongoing growth, we are seeking B1 Licensed Aircraft Engineers to join our esteemed organisation. Candidates should hold a valid UK CAA Category B1 Part-66 Licence, with type ratings on B737 NG, B777, and/or B787 aircraft. Responsibilities: The B1 Licensed Aircraft Engineer will take charge of supervising Mechanics and overseeing inspection and certification of scheduled maintenance tasks, defect rectification, modifications, structural repairs, and functional tests across Airframe, Engine, and Electrical systems. They will collaborate closely with the Aircraft Check Manager to ensure the completion of daily workload tasks and adherence to the production plan. These positions will be under the guidance of the Maintenance Manager - Production and are stationed at our London Gatwick Hangar facility, offering various shift patterns for flexibility. Key Responsibilities: Supervising Mechanics performing Base Maintenance on customer aircraft. Inspecting and certifying scheduled maintenance tasks, defect rectification, modifications, structural repairs, and functional tests on Airframe, Engine, and Electrical systems. Completing all assigned work promptly to minimise aircraft downtime. Ensuring accurate completion of aircraft technical log books, maintenance documentation, job cards, work packages, and zonal handovers within designated timelines. Maintaining high standards of cleanliness and organisation within assigned work areas. Adhering to regulatory requirements, company processes, and procedures. Fostering a culture of safety and reporting all incidents and occurrences in the Boeing Safety Management System. Highlighting technical issues, discrepancies, or other concerns to the Aircraft Check Manager. Actively contributing to continuous improvement initiatives and lean principles. Assisting the management team in the day-to-day operations of the London Gatwick Operation. Undertaking additional duties as required, including potential work away from London Gatwick. Required Qualifications and Experience: Hold a valid UK CAA Category B1 Part-66 Licence. Type rating on one or more of the following aircraft - B737 NG, B777, or B787. Minimum of 1 year exercising certification privileges in a Line or Base Maintenance environment. Demonstrate 6 months recent experience on type and ability to maintain appropriate company authorisations specific to the role. Thorough understanding of Part-145 regulations. Previous experience using AMOS or other Maintenance Management Systems. Strong communication skills and effective problem-solving abilities. Flexibility to adjust working hours to meet operational demands. Team-oriented mindset with a commitment to exceeding internal and external customer expectations. Proficiency in using Microsoft Office applications and willingness to learn in-house systems. Eligibility to hold a London Gatwick Airport airside pass. Candidates must have the right to live and work in the United Kingdom. Work Authorisation: This position is open to locally hired candidates in the United Kingdom who possess current legal authorisation to work in the country. Sadly, our client will not pursue immigration or labour sponsorship for applicants.
26/04/2024
Project-based
Introduction: Our client stands as an approved Maintenance Repair Organisation accredited by both EASA and UK CAA, entrusted with delivering Line & Base Maintenance services for a range of aircraft including the B737 NG, B737 Max, B777, and B787. As part of their ongoing growth, we are seeking B1 Licensed Aircraft Engineers to join our esteemed organisation. Candidates should hold a valid UK CAA Category B1 Part-66 Licence, with type ratings on B737 NG, B777, and/or B787 aircraft. Responsibilities: The B1 Licensed Aircraft Engineer will take charge of supervising Mechanics and overseeing inspection and certification of scheduled maintenance tasks, defect rectification, modifications, structural repairs, and functional tests across Airframe, Engine, and Electrical systems. They will collaborate closely with the Aircraft Check Manager to ensure the completion of daily workload tasks and adherence to the production plan. These positions will be under the guidance of the Maintenance Manager - Production and are stationed at our London Gatwick Hangar facility, offering various shift patterns for flexibility. Key Responsibilities: Supervising Mechanics performing Base Maintenance on customer aircraft. Inspecting and certifying scheduled maintenance tasks, defect rectification, modifications, structural repairs, and functional tests on Airframe, Engine, and Electrical systems. Completing all assigned work promptly to minimise aircraft downtime. Ensuring accurate completion of aircraft technical log books, maintenance documentation, job cards, work packages, and zonal handovers within designated timelines. Maintaining high standards of cleanliness and organisation within assigned work areas. Adhering to regulatory requirements, company processes, and procedures. Fostering a culture of safety and reporting all incidents and occurrences in the Boeing Safety Management System. Highlighting technical issues, discrepancies, or other concerns to the Aircraft Check Manager. Actively contributing to continuous improvement initiatives and lean principles. Assisting the management team in the day-to-day operations of the London Gatwick Operation. Undertaking additional duties as required, including potential work away from London Gatwick. Required Qualifications and Experience: Hold a valid UK CAA Category B1 Part-66 Licence. Type rating on one or more of the following aircraft - B737 NG, B777, or B787. Minimum of 1 year exercising certification privileges in a Line or Base Maintenance environment. Demonstrate 6 months recent experience on type and ability to maintain appropriate company authorisations specific to the role. Thorough understanding of Part-145 regulations. Previous experience using AMOS or other Maintenance Management Systems. Strong communication skills and effective problem-solving abilities. Flexibility to adjust working hours to meet operational demands. Team-oriented mindset with a commitment to exceeding internal and external customer expectations. Proficiency in using Microsoft Office applications and willingness to learn in-house systems. Eligibility to hold a London Gatwick Airport airside pass. Candidates must have the right to live and work in the United Kingdom. Work Authorisation: This position is open to locally hired candidates in the United Kingdom who possess current legal authorisation to work in the country. Sadly, our client will not pursue immigration or labour sponsorship for applicants.
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced BI Architect who specialises in Azure Cloud migration of on-premise Business Intelligence (BI) solutions. As a BI Architect, you will be responsible for leading the migration process, designing and implementing Azure-based BI solutions, and optimising data management and analytics capabilities in the cloud. This role requires strong technical expertise in Azure Cloud services and a deep understanding of BI architecture and best practices. Responsibilities: Lead and oversee the migration of on-premise BI solutions to Azure Cloud, ensuring seamless transition and minimal disruption to business operations. Design and develop Azure-based BI solutions, including data warehousing, data lakes, data integration, and analytics services. Collaborate with stakeholders to gather business requirements and translate them into technical specifications for BI solutions. Develop and implement data governance and security policies to ensure data integrity and compliance with industry standards. Optimise data management and performance by leveraging Azure Cloud technologies, such as Azure Synapse Analytics, Azure Data Factory, and Azure Analysis Services. Create and maintain documentation of BI architectures, data models, and processes. Monitor and troubleshoot BI solutions in the Azure Cloud environment, ensuring high availability and performance. Stay up-to-date with industry trends and advancements in Azure Cloud technologies, providing recommendations for continuous improvement of BI capabilities. Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field. A master's degree is a plus. Proven experience as a BI Architect or similar role, with a focus on Azure Cloud migration. Strong understanding of BI architecture, Datamodelling, data integration, and data visualization techniques. In-depth knowledge of Azure Cloud services, including Azure Synapse Analytics, Azure Data Factory, Azure Analysis Services, Azure SQL Database, and Azure DevOps. Hands-on experience with ETL/ELT processes, data warehousing, and data lakes using Azure technologies. Proficiency in SQL and Scripting languages for data manipulation and automation. In-depth knowledge of one of more BI tools and platforms, such as Power BI, Tableau, or QlikView. Solid understanding of data governance, security, and privacy principles. Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills, with the ability to troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues. Strong communication and collaboration skills to effectively interact with business stakeholders, IT teams, and vendors. Nice to Have Skills: Microsoft Azure certifications related to BI and data analytics, such as Azure Data Engineer Associate or Azure Solutions Architect Expert. Experience with other cloud platforms and migration projects (eg, AWS or Google Cloud). Knowledge of advanced analytics techniques, such as machine learning and predictive modelling. Familiarity with agile methodologies and DevOps practices for CI/CD pipelines If you are interested send your CV to (see below) (no applications via agencies please). Applicants should hold SC or must be eligible for it.
26/04/2024
Full time
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced BI Architect who specialises in Azure Cloud migration of on-premise Business Intelligence (BI) solutions. As a BI Architect, you will be responsible for leading the migration process, designing and implementing Azure-based BI solutions, and optimising data management and analytics capabilities in the cloud. This role requires strong technical expertise in Azure Cloud services and a deep understanding of BI architecture and best practices. Responsibilities: Lead and oversee the migration of on-premise BI solutions to Azure Cloud, ensuring seamless transition and minimal disruption to business operations. Design and develop Azure-based BI solutions, including data warehousing, data lakes, data integration, and analytics services. Collaborate with stakeholders to gather business requirements and translate them into technical specifications for BI solutions. Develop and implement data governance and security policies to ensure data integrity and compliance with industry standards. Optimise data management and performance by leveraging Azure Cloud technologies, such as Azure Synapse Analytics, Azure Data Factory, and Azure Analysis Services. Create and maintain documentation of BI architectures, data models, and processes. Monitor and troubleshoot BI solutions in the Azure Cloud environment, ensuring high availability and performance. Stay up-to-date with industry trends and advancements in Azure Cloud technologies, providing recommendations for continuous improvement of BI capabilities. Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field. A master's degree is a plus. Proven experience as a BI Architect or similar role, with a focus on Azure Cloud migration. Strong understanding of BI architecture, Datamodelling, data integration, and data visualization techniques. In-depth knowledge of Azure Cloud services, including Azure Synapse Analytics, Azure Data Factory, Azure Analysis Services, Azure SQL Database, and Azure DevOps. Hands-on experience with ETL/ELT processes, data warehousing, and data lakes using Azure technologies. Proficiency in SQL and Scripting languages for data manipulation and automation. In-depth knowledge of one of more BI tools and platforms, such as Power BI, Tableau, or QlikView. Solid understanding of data governance, security, and privacy principles. Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills, with the ability to troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues. Strong communication and collaboration skills to effectively interact with business stakeholders, IT teams, and vendors. Nice to Have Skills: Microsoft Azure certifications related to BI and data analytics, such as Azure Data Engineer Associate or Azure Solutions Architect Expert. Experience with other cloud platforms and migration projects (eg, AWS or Google Cloud). Knowledge of advanced analytics techniques, such as machine learning and predictive modelling. Familiarity with agile methodologies and DevOps practices for CI/CD pipelines If you are interested send your CV to (see below) (no applications via agencies please). Applicants should hold SC or must be eligible for it.
Software Engineering Manager - Openlink Endur - £200,000 - £250,000 + Excellent Bonus - London or Houston (Hybrid) - Trading Overview: A market leading organization operating within the financial services sector are searching for an experienced Software Engineering Manager with strong experience working in the ETRM space - focusing on Openlink Endur. Role & Responsibilities: They are seeking an Engineering Manager to oversee the Commodities - Trade Management team, which includes Openlink Endur software engineers, trade support engineers, and generalist software engineers. Forming a critical component of the trade management and system operations, this role encompasses people leadership, technical expertise, project ownership, and hands-on involvement in development and support activities. The ideal candidate will possess a blend of people management skills, technical acumen in Openlink Endur, software development experience, and an understanding of systems architecture and distributed systems. Lead and mentor a team of engineers with a variety of skill sets, fostering a culture of excellence, innovation, and continuous improvement. Use strong leadership skills in mentoring, coaching, feedback, development, negotiation, and conflict management to enhance team performance and help people have a great experience in their work life. Lean on Openlink Endur experience to provide guidance, oversee projects, and ensure the seamless integration of Endur with other trading systems. Engage in hands-on software development and support activities, including pair programming on new features and troubleshooting. Drive project ownership, including defining requirements, scheduling, resource allocation, and ensuring timely delivery of projects. Collaborate with developers, traders, Back Office, and various management teams globally to ensure optimal system performance and user satisfaction. Contribute to system and architecture design discussions, challenging ideas and actively participating in the new feature development. Oversee the integration and support of systems connected to Openlink Endur, including message buses, workflow orchestrators, and various third-party integrations. Technical Requirements: Extensive hands-on experience with Openlink Endur, with the ability to guide projects and support activities related to this platform. Strong previous experience leading 5+ engineers in a technical environment, with a strong emphasis on mentoring, development, and team management. Experience writing Endur software using OpenJVS or OpenComponents. Experience writing production non-Endur software applications. Familiarity with system and architecture design principles, especially in the context of distributed systems. Familiarity with energy trading risk management asset classes, especially natural gas and power. Experience integrating additional systems to Openlink Endur and supporting them. Experience managing both software engineers and support engineers. Ability to own projects, define requirements, and lead development and support initiatives. Package: £200,000 - £250,000 base salary Annual Bonus bringing total compensation to in excess of £300k Hybrid working (London) Software Engineering Manager - Openlink Endur - £200,000 - £250,000 + Excellent Bonus - London or Houston (Hybrid) - Trading
26/04/2024
Full time
Software Engineering Manager - Openlink Endur - £200,000 - £250,000 + Excellent Bonus - London or Houston (Hybrid) - Trading Overview: A market leading organization operating within the financial services sector are searching for an experienced Software Engineering Manager with strong experience working in the ETRM space - focusing on Openlink Endur. Role & Responsibilities: They are seeking an Engineering Manager to oversee the Commodities - Trade Management team, which includes Openlink Endur software engineers, trade support engineers, and generalist software engineers. Forming a critical component of the trade management and system operations, this role encompasses people leadership, technical expertise, project ownership, and hands-on involvement in development and support activities. The ideal candidate will possess a blend of people management skills, technical acumen in Openlink Endur, software development experience, and an understanding of systems architecture and distributed systems. Lead and mentor a team of engineers with a variety of skill sets, fostering a culture of excellence, innovation, and continuous improvement. Use strong leadership skills in mentoring, coaching, feedback, development, negotiation, and conflict management to enhance team performance and help people have a great experience in their work life. Lean on Openlink Endur experience to provide guidance, oversee projects, and ensure the seamless integration of Endur with other trading systems. Engage in hands-on software development and support activities, including pair programming on new features and troubleshooting. Drive project ownership, including defining requirements, scheduling, resource allocation, and ensuring timely delivery of projects. Collaborate with developers, traders, Back Office, and various management teams globally to ensure optimal system performance and user satisfaction. Contribute to system and architecture design discussions, challenging ideas and actively participating in the new feature development. Oversee the integration and support of systems connected to Openlink Endur, including message buses, workflow orchestrators, and various third-party integrations. Technical Requirements: Extensive hands-on experience with Openlink Endur, with the ability to guide projects and support activities related to this platform. Strong previous experience leading 5+ engineers in a technical environment, with a strong emphasis on mentoring, development, and team management. Experience writing Endur software using OpenJVS or OpenComponents. Experience writing production non-Endur software applications. Familiarity with system and architecture design principles, especially in the context of distributed systems. Familiarity with energy trading risk management asset classes, especially natural gas and power. Experience integrating additional systems to Openlink Endur and supporting them. Experience managing both software engineers and support engineers. Ability to own projects, define requirements, and lead development and support initiatives. Package: £200,000 - £250,000 base salary Annual Bonus bringing total compensation to in excess of £300k Hybrid working (London) Software Engineering Manager - Openlink Endur - £200,000 - £250,000 + Excellent Bonus - London or Houston (Hybrid) - Trading
LA International Computer Consultants Ltd
City, London
* Required: DV cleared Network Engineer Location: Full time on site in London IR35 Status: Inside IR35 Contract Duration: 6 months initial contract, with view for extensions Your experience * Experience of independently implementing LAN networks and infrastructure patching following design specifications and resolving issues. * Meets project deadlines and costs within own scope of responsibility. * Errors with workarounds or fixes provided in a timely manner. Brief Overview of role/project: * We are looking for a network engineer to work as part of a multi skilled agile team, including security, service and management where teamwork is paramount. * Your role will involve providing varied and complex technical support activities as part of project deployment, including installation, troubleshooting, problem resolution and maintenance. Advises project SME on preventive maintenance and configuration adjustments to improve product performance and customer satisfaction. * Project Work. Technical implementation of medium to large infrastructures to timescale estimates and identifying risks. On larger projects works within a technical framework of the project to meet customer requirements. * Technical Capability. Works within a team with in-depth product knowledge without supervision to implement technical best practice. * Service Level. Manages systems within SLA, proposing, identifying improvements and implementing changes to meet service level requirements. * Problem Solving. Takes ownership for obtaining the information required to diagnose and resolve problems. Engages with third parties to jointly resolve in-depth product issues where necessary. * Professional Development. Stays up to date with new products, tools and techniques, encouraging their use within the business to promote continuous improvement of capability. Due to the nature and urgency of this post, candidates holding or who have held high level security clearance in the past are most welcome to apply. Please note successful applicants will be required to be security cleared prior to appointment which can take up to a minimum 18 weeks. LA International is a HMG approved ICT Recruitment and Project Solutions Consultancy, operating globally from the largest single site in the UK as an IT Consultancy or as an Employment Business & Agency depending upon the precise nature of the work, for security cleared jobs or non-clearance vacancies, LA International welcome applications from all sections of the community and from people with diverse experience and backgrounds. Award Winning LA International, winner of the Recruiter Awards for Excellence, Best IT Recruitment Company, Best Public Sector Recruitment Company and overall Gold Award winner, has now secured the most prestigious business award that any business can receive, The Queens Award for Enterprise: International Trade, for the second consecutive period.
26/04/2024
Project-based
* Required: DV cleared Network Engineer Location: Full time on site in London IR35 Status: Inside IR35 Contract Duration: 6 months initial contract, with view for extensions Your experience * Experience of independently implementing LAN networks and infrastructure patching following design specifications and resolving issues. * Meets project deadlines and costs within own scope of responsibility. * Errors with workarounds or fixes provided in a timely manner. Brief Overview of role/project: * We are looking for a network engineer to work as part of a multi skilled agile team, including security, service and management where teamwork is paramount. * Your role will involve providing varied and complex technical support activities as part of project deployment, including installation, troubleshooting, problem resolution and maintenance. Advises project SME on preventive maintenance and configuration adjustments to improve product performance and customer satisfaction. * Project Work. Technical implementation of medium to large infrastructures to timescale estimates and identifying risks. On larger projects works within a technical framework of the project to meet customer requirements. * Technical Capability. Works within a team with in-depth product knowledge without supervision to implement technical best practice. * Service Level. Manages systems within SLA, proposing, identifying improvements and implementing changes to meet service level requirements. * Problem Solving. Takes ownership for obtaining the information required to diagnose and resolve problems. Engages with third parties to jointly resolve in-depth product issues where necessary. * Professional Development. Stays up to date with new products, tools and techniques, encouraging their use within the business to promote continuous improvement of capability. Due to the nature and urgency of this post, candidates holding or who have held high level security clearance in the past are most welcome to apply. Please note successful applicants will be required to be security cleared prior to appointment which can take up to a minimum 18 weeks. LA International is a HMG approved ICT Recruitment and Project Solutions Consultancy, operating globally from the largest single site in the UK as an IT Consultancy or as an Employment Business & Agency depending upon the precise nature of the work, for security cleared jobs or non-clearance vacancies, LA International welcome applications from all sections of the community and from people with diverse experience and backgrounds. Award Winning LA International, winner of the Recruiter Awards for Excellence, Best IT Recruitment Company, Best Public Sector Recruitment Company and overall Gold Award winner, has now secured the most prestigious business award that any business can receive, The Queens Award for Enterprise: International Trade, for the second consecutive period.
*We are unable to sponsor as this is a permanent Full time role* *Hybrid 3 days onsite 2 days remote* A prestigious company is looking for a Vendor Quality Assurance Manager. This manager will focus on managing all the outsourced vendors for all technical quality assurance. This manager will be managing 25-30 onshore and offshore resources. This includes QA for applications, datacenter, Back End technology, Microsoft products, etc. Responsibilities: Develop and implement specific QA tailored solutions for each production deliverable. Establish relationship and governance with internal and third-party team members to conduct Quality Assurance responsibilities. Oversee and manage a global QA team with diverse backgrounds supporting QA development, which may include one or more third-party organizations. Ensure that management and allocation of QA resources based on project needs is performed. Develop, implement, or enhance and institutionalize QA processes, including metrics/measurements, reporting, and continuous improvement, that balance risk and delivery timelines. Integrate required and suggested testing framework in the IT Technology Services organization. Staying up to date with current state-of-the-art testing practices, testing practices and testing tools Ensure that QA feedback is being used to improve deliverable life cycle processes. Works with project team members to design, develop, and execute test plans. May consult to project teams, Subject Matter Experts (SMEs), and Business Units to design and develop test plans, test cases, and execution procedures. Recommends appropriate test execution approach in consideration of cost, scope, and timeline of product/solution delivery. Identifies test execution metrics to project team members. Prepares and communicates test results and reports accurate testing status to project team members. Provides estimates of text execution to support project-level resource planning efforts. May be required to facilitate onboarding and off boarding of in-sourced and/or outsourced testing resources. Review others (team or cross team) executed test results and help determine issues and priorities. Create and maintain quality control artifacts and make available to teams within and outside of IT. Adheres to industry and Firmwide IT specific quality engineering standards and processes. May be required to step in as a product manager for products that do not have an assigned Product Manager. Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Technology or equivalent experience. 10 years of experience in software development and software quality assurance. 3 years of experience working in Agile development process. 3 years of experience with performance and load testing. 3 years of experience in management of QA organization including management of third parties that are also delivering QA services. Proficiency with software QA methodologies, tools, and processes. Proficiency in project management. Encourages fiscal responsibility and maintains confidentiality. Technologies/Software Microsoft Office applications iDevice (Iphone/IPad) Communications: Avaya Telephone/Equinox, Zoom, TEAMS, SKYPE Test Management System: JIRA, ServiceNow, ADO Project Management: Eclipse/Microsoft Project SQL (Writing simple queries) Enterprise Management Systems, Finance, Human Resource, Time Tracking, Billing, Risk SharePoint
25/04/2024
Full time
*We are unable to sponsor as this is a permanent Full time role* *Hybrid 3 days onsite 2 days remote* A prestigious company is looking for a Vendor Quality Assurance Manager. This manager will focus on managing all the outsourced vendors for all technical quality assurance. This manager will be managing 25-30 onshore and offshore resources. This includes QA for applications, datacenter, Back End technology, Microsoft products, etc. Responsibilities: Develop and implement specific QA tailored solutions for each production deliverable. Establish relationship and governance with internal and third-party team members to conduct Quality Assurance responsibilities. Oversee and manage a global QA team with diverse backgrounds supporting QA development, which may include one or more third-party organizations. Ensure that management and allocation of QA resources based on project needs is performed. Develop, implement, or enhance and institutionalize QA processes, including metrics/measurements, reporting, and continuous improvement, that balance risk and delivery timelines. Integrate required and suggested testing framework in the IT Technology Services organization. Staying up to date with current state-of-the-art testing practices, testing practices and testing tools Ensure that QA feedback is being used to improve deliverable life cycle processes. Works with project team members to design, develop, and execute test plans. May consult to project teams, Subject Matter Experts (SMEs), and Business Units to design and develop test plans, test cases, and execution procedures. Recommends appropriate test execution approach in consideration of cost, scope, and timeline of product/solution delivery. Identifies test execution metrics to project team members. Prepares and communicates test results and reports accurate testing status to project team members. Provides estimates of text execution to support project-level resource planning efforts. May be required to facilitate onboarding and off boarding of in-sourced and/or outsourced testing resources. Review others (team or cross team) executed test results and help determine issues and priorities. Create and maintain quality control artifacts and make available to teams within and outside of IT. Adheres to industry and Firmwide IT specific quality engineering standards and processes. May be required to step in as a product manager for products that do not have an assigned Product Manager. Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Technology or equivalent experience. 10 years of experience in software development and software quality assurance. 3 years of experience working in Agile development process. 3 years of experience with performance and load testing. 3 years of experience in management of QA organization including management of third parties that are also delivering QA services. Proficiency with software QA methodologies, tools, and processes. Proficiency in project management. Encourages fiscal responsibility and maintains confidentiality. Technologies/Software Microsoft Office applications iDevice (Iphone/IPad) Communications: Avaya Telephone/Equinox, Zoom, TEAMS, SKYPE Test Management System: JIRA, ServiceNow, ADO Project Management: Eclipse/Microsoft Project SQL (Writing simple queries) Enterprise Management Systems, Finance, Human Resource, Time Tracking, Billing, Risk SharePoint
Our client is looking for a skilled and enthusiastic network engineer to join their team based around Glasgow. The ideal candidate will have a strong grasp of the requirements below. If you feel that you are capable, I would love to hear from you and discuss the position in full. Duties and Responsibilities Design, implement, configure and manage the organisation's network infrastructure, including LANs, WANs, VPNs, Routers, Switches, Firewalls, and wireless access points. Identify and address issues to ensure high availability, reliability, and optimal performance. Deploy and maintain the systems' infrastructure, including Servers, storage solutions, operating systems, virtualisation platforms and cloud services. Manage network and systems capacity planning to accommodate growth and changing computing requirements. Collaborate with IT teams worldwide to develop integrated network and systems solutions aligned with business objectives and technology standards. Perform regular security assessments and audits to identify vulnerabilities and implement necessary patches, updates, and security protocols. Design, implement and maintain disaster recovery and business continuity plans. Provide technical support to end-users and other IT teams, addressing network and systems-related incidents and challenges. Document network and systems configurations, procedures, and troubleshooting guides to facilitate knowledge sharing and training. Stay informed about emerging technologies, industry trends, and best practices in networking and systems engineering. Automate network and systems tasks using Scripting languages and configuration management tools. Work with vendors and service providers for procurement, maintenance, and support of network and systems equipment and software. Install hardware for systems and users, as required. Packaging and deployment of applications and software updates. Identify, propose, contribute and manage IT projects for continuous improvement. Qualifications, Knowledge & Skills Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field; or relevant work experience for a minimum of five years. Proven experience as a Network Engineer/Administrator, Systems Engineer/Administrator, or similar role, demonstrating proficiency in both networking and systems administration. Strong understanding of network protocols, routing, switching, and network security practices. Familiarity with various operating systems, including Windows and VMWare ESXi and experience in system administration. Proficiency in configuring and managing virtualisation platforms such as VMware. Scripting skills (eg, PowerShell) for network and systems automation and optimisation. Knowledge of hardware components, server architecture, and storage systems (SANs). Familiarity with security tools, encryption, certificates, PKI, authentication, and patch management for both networks and systems. Excellent communication skills to collaborate effectively with technical and non-technical teams. Strong problem-solving abilities for diagnosing and resolving complex network and systems issues. Ability to manage multiple tasks, projects, and priorities while adhering to deadlines. Main benefits: Salary Life Assurance x 4 times annual salary Critical Illness x 2 times annual salary Westfield Health Cover - CashPlan and Hospital Plan Personal Private Pension (currently Scottish Widows). Salary Exchange. 5% company contribution 34 day holiday (includes public holidays) Contribution to fitness club or classes Please send a copy of your CV for more information and to discuss your suitability. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found on our website.
25/04/2024
Full time
Our client is looking for a skilled and enthusiastic network engineer to join their team based around Glasgow. The ideal candidate will have a strong grasp of the requirements below. If you feel that you are capable, I would love to hear from you and discuss the position in full. Duties and Responsibilities Design, implement, configure and manage the organisation's network infrastructure, including LANs, WANs, VPNs, Routers, Switches, Firewalls, and wireless access points. Identify and address issues to ensure high availability, reliability, and optimal performance. Deploy and maintain the systems' infrastructure, including Servers, storage solutions, operating systems, virtualisation platforms and cloud services. Manage network and systems capacity planning to accommodate growth and changing computing requirements. Collaborate with IT teams worldwide to develop integrated network and systems solutions aligned with business objectives and technology standards. Perform regular security assessments and audits to identify vulnerabilities and implement necessary patches, updates, and security protocols. Design, implement and maintain disaster recovery and business continuity plans. Provide technical support to end-users and other IT teams, addressing network and systems-related incidents and challenges. Document network and systems configurations, procedures, and troubleshooting guides to facilitate knowledge sharing and training. Stay informed about emerging technologies, industry trends, and best practices in networking and systems engineering. Automate network and systems tasks using Scripting languages and configuration management tools. Work with vendors and service providers for procurement, maintenance, and support of network and systems equipment and software. Install hardware for systems and users, as required. Packaging and deployment of applications and software updates. Identify, propose, contribute and manage IT projects for continuous improvement. Qualifications, Knowledge & Skills Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field; or relevant work experience for a minimum of five years. Proven experience as a Network Engineer/Administrator, Systems Engineer/Administrator, or similar role, demonstrating proficiency in both networking and systems administration. Strong understanding of network protocols, routing, switching, and network security practices. Familiarity with various operating systems, including Windows and VMWare ESXi and experience in system administration. Proficiency in configuring and managing virtualisation platforms such as VMware. Scripting skills (eg, PowerShell) for network and systems automation and optimisation. Knowledge of hardware components, server architecture, and storage systems (SANs). Familiarity with security tools, encryption, certificates, PKI, authentication, and patch management for both networks and systems. Excellent communication skills to collaborate effectively with technical and non-technical teams. Strong problem-solving abilities for diagnosing and resolving complex network and systems issues. Ability to manage multiple tasks, projects, and priorities while adhering to deadlines. Main benefits: Salary Life Assurance x 4 times annual salary Critical Illness x 2 times annual salary Westfield Health Cover - CashPlan and Hospital Plan Personal Private Pension (currently Scottish Widows). Salary Exchange. 5% company contribution 34 day holiday (includes public holidays) Contribution to fitness club or classes Please send a copy of your CV for more information and to discuss your suitability. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found on our website.
Job Title: Continuous Improvement Lead Industry: Medical Device Manufacturing Location: Plymouth Position Type: Permanent About The Company Join a pioneering team at a UK-based company specializing in advanced wound care and wound closure products. An organisation dedicated to developing and manufacturing world-leading solutions that enhance patient care. With a wealth of resources and specialized expertise, they offer a unique opportunity to be part of a team involved in every aspect of product design, development, and manufacture. Job Description Overview Responsible for all manufacturing processes, lean improvements, cost reduction, technical capability enhancement, process development, new production introduction delivering outputs in line with the business objectives on safety, quality, delivery, and cost. To execute site support activities and provide maintenance of all relevant operational equipment to ensure longevity and availability. Key Responsibilities Working closely alongside production operations to ensure the startup/shut down and continual running of all manufacturing processes. Establish & maintain standard processes within the validated process window plus optimisation of the technical performance for all manufacturing elements. Investigate and resolve issues related to the technical performance Optimize and deliver continuous improvement on existing manufacturing processes. Assist R&D with the introduction of new products and processes into manufacturing. Development of new standard processes and ensure optimal implementation into manufacturing supported with initial procedures, training and coaching of manufacturing. Collaborate with Group Engineering to execute or support assigned capital expenditure projects. Maintain all production equipment to the defined schedule and provide maintenance of the whole site requirements including, fire system testing/training, legionella checks, calibration, and contractor control. Qualifications Current experience in production environment support role (or 5 years min). Experience of developing and/or testing a process within a clean room manufacturing environment. Good understanding of Lean Principles (5S/VSM/Kaizen). Minimum of HNC level qualification in mechanical, electronic, industrial, or manufacturing engineering, or similar. Experience in process and product validation (sterile packaging according to ISO 11607 would be advantageous). Understanding of a quality management system (ISO13485/FDA) and medical device manufacturing advantageous. Very good MS Office skills, especially Excel. Strong organizational skills with the ability to communicate at all levels of the organization. Effective time management with the ability to set priorities. Good written and spoken English. Salary & Benefits Up to £45,000 per annum (Depending on Experience) Annual incentive bonus Life Cover Penson contribution up to 6% Dental Insurance Employee share scheme Other Information Exciting opportunity to lead a transformative project with significant organizational impact. Competitive salary package commensurate with experience. Opportunity to work with a dynamic and collaborative team focused on driving continuous improvement and excellence. How to Apply Apply now by submitting your CV below, alternatively you can send your CV. Please include "Continuous Improvement Lead" in the subject line
25/04/2024
Full time
Job Title: Continuous Improvement Lead Industry: Medical Device Manufacturing Location: Plymouth Position Type: Permanent About The Company Join a pioneering team at a UK-based company specializing in advanced wound care and wound closure products. An organisation dedicated to developing and manufacturing world-leading solutions that enhance patient care. With a wealth of resources and specialized expertise, they offer a unique opportunity to be part of a team involved in every aspect of product design, development, and manufacture. Job Description Overview Responsible for all manufacturing processes, lean improvements, cost reduction, technical capability enhancement, process development, new production introduction delivering outputs in line with the business objectives on safety, quality, delivery, and cost. To execute site support activities and provide maintenance of all relevant operational equipment to ensure longevity and availability. Key Responsibilities Working closely alongside production operations to ensure the startup/shut down and continual running of all manufacturing processes. Establish & maintain standard processes within the validated process window plus optimisation of the technical performance for all manufacturing elements. Investigate and resolve issues related to the technical performance Optimize and deliver continuous improvement on existing manufacturing processes. Assist R&D with the introduction of new products and processes into manufacturing. Development of new standard processes and ensure optimal implementation into manufacturing supported with initial procedures, training and coaching of manufacturing. Collaborate with Group Engineering to execute or support assigned capital expenditure projects. Maintain all production equipment to the defined schedule and provide maintenance of the whole site requirements including, fire system testing/training, legionella checks, calibration, and contractor control. Qualifications Current experience in production environment support role (or 5 years min). Experience of developing and/or testing a process within a clean room manufacturing environment. Good understanding of Lean Principles (5S/VSM/Kaizen). Minimum of HNC level qualification in mechanical, electronic, industrial, or manufacturing engineering, or similar. Experience in process and product validation (sterile packaging according to ISO 11607 would be advantageous). Understanding of a quality management system (ISO13485/FDA) and medical device manufacturing advantageous. Very good MS Office skills, especially Excel. Strong organizational skills with the ability to communicate at all levels of the organization. Effective time management with the ability to set priorities. Good written and spoken English. Salary & Benefits Up to £45,000 per annum (Depending on Experience) Annual incentive bonus Life Cover Penson contribution up to 6% Dental Insurance Employee share scheme Other Information Exciting opportunity to lead a transformative project with significant organizational impact. Competitive salary package commensurate with experience. Opportunity to work with a dynamic and collaborative team focused on driving continuous improvement and excellence. How to Apply Apply now by submitting your CV below, alternatively you can send your CV. Please include "Continuous Improvement Lead" in the subject line
We are currently looking on behalf of one of our important clients for a Team Lead Electrical Engineer (German Speaking). The role is a permanent position based in Bern Canton & comes with some home office flexibility. Your Role: Manage & support a team of six manufacturing technology specialists. Hold responsibility for the entire life cycle of high-voltage generators, including their development, production & adaptation to new requirements. Partake in the continuous improvement of manufacturing processes to ensure high quality & efficiency. Act as a point of contact for component management & finding solutions to problems with components & deliveries. Your Skills & Experience: At least 3 years of professional experience in Electrical Engineering within Industrial Environments. Skilled & experienced in Managing Projects. Ideally experienced in Leading Team (or very motivated to gain experience). Your Profile: Completed University Degree as an Electrical Engineer or similar & Training as an Electronics Technician, Automation Technician or Similar. Open, transparent & able to inspire others & work effectively within international environments. Fluent in English & German language skills to at least C1 Level is a mandatory requirement.
25/04/2024
Full time
We are currently looking on behalf of one of our important clients for a Team Lead Electrical Engineer (German Speaking). The role is a permanent position based in Bern Canton & comes with some home office flexibility. Your Role: Manage & support a team of six manufacturing technology specialists. Hold responsibility for the entire life cycle of high-voltage generators, including their development, production & adaptation to new requirements. Partake in the continuous improvement of manufacturing processes to ensure high quality & efficiency. Act as a point of contact for component management & finding solutions to problems with components & deliveries. Your Skills & Experience: At least 3 years of professional experience in Electrical Engineering within Industrial Environments. Skilled & experienced in Managing Projects. Ideally experienced in Leading Team (or very motivated to gain experience). Your Profile: Completed University Degree as an Electrical Engineer or similar & Training as an Electronics Technician, Automation Technician or Similar. Open, transparent & able to inspire others & work effectively within international environments. Fluent in English & German language skills to at least C1 Level is a mandatory requirement.
Job Title: Service Monitoring and Maintenance Engineer Contract Type: Contract (Inside IR35), 12 Months Job Description: We are seeking a highly skilled Service Monitoring and Maintenance Engineer to join our team on a 12-month contract basis. The successful candidate will be responsible for monitoring and maintaining the operational health of various services within our technology ecosystem. This role is crucial in ensuring the reliability and performance of our services, making use of a variety of tools and platforms. Key Responsibilities: Service Monitoring: Continuously monitor service metrics through various platforms such as BES, ECP Platform Health Dashboard, and CloudWatch metrics. Identify and respond to anomalies and performance issues promptly. Application Maintenance: Regularly update and maintain application code across services. This includes managing: Python runtime and dependencies Terraform configurations GitHub Actions workflows Incident Management Develop and execute runbooks/playbooks for efficient response to incidents and service requests. Ensure swift resolution and minimal downtime. Testing and Quality Assurance: Create, maintain, and enhance testing frameworks and infrastructure. Responsibilities include: Developing and executing unit tests and synthetic tests Integrating and maintaining BES Monitoring Ensuring proper functioning with the ECP Platform Health Dashboard Deployment and Configuration Management: Manage GitHub deployment workflows to ensure smooth and reliable deployment processes. Responsibilities include: Performing tests on deployments Reverting configurations that compromise operational availability, such as erroneous Firewall rules Service Review and Stakeholder Engagement: Regularly review service performance and incident reports. Provide constructive feedback and recommendations to ECP stakeholders and incorporate feedback from customers to enhance service delivery. Required Skills and Qualifications: Technical Expertise: Proficiency in Python, Terraform, and GitHub. Experience with AWS CloudWatch or similar monitoring tools is highly desired. Problem Solving: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to handle multiple incidents and emergencies. Communication: Excellent communication skills, capable of effectively articulating technical challenges and solutions to stakeholders and team members. Experience: Proven experience in managing IT service delivery, monitoring, and incident response. Additional Requirements: Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. Demonstrated experience in handling large-scale services and deployments. A proactive approach to service health and improvements.
25/04/2024
Project-based
Job Title: Service Monitoring and Maintenance Engineer Contract Type: Contract (Inside IR35), 12 Months Job Description: We are seeking a highly skilled Service Monitoring and Maintenance Engineer to join our team on a 12-month contract basis. The successful candidate will be responsible for monitoring and maintaining the operational health of various services within our technology ecosystem. This role is crucial in ensuring the reliability and performance of our services, making use of a variety of tools and platforms. Key Responsibilities: Service Monitoring: Continuously monitor service metrics through various platforms such as BES, ECP Platform Health Dashboard, and CloudWatch metrics. Identify and respond to anomalies and performance issues promptly. Application Maintenance: Regularly update and maintain application code across services. This includes managing: Python runtime and dependencies Terraform configurations GitHub Actions workflows Incident Management Develop and execute runbooks/playbooks for efficient response to incidents and service requests. Ensure swift resolution and minimal downtime. Testing and Quality Assurance: Create, maintain, and enhance testing frameworks and infrastructure. Responsibilities include: Developing and executing unit tests and synthetic tests Integrating and maintaining BES Monitoring Ensuring proper functioning with the ECP Platform Health Dashboard Deployment and Configuration Management: Manage GitHub deployment workflows to ensure smooth and reliable deployment processes. Responsibilities include: Performing tests on deployments Reverting configurations that compromise operational availability, such as erroneous Firewall rules Service Review and Stakeholder Engagement: Regularly review service performance and incident reports. Provide constructive feedback and recommendations to ECP stakeholders and incorporate feedback from customers to enhance service delivery. Required Skills and Qualifications: Technical Expertise: Proficiency in Python, Terraform, and GitHub. Experience with AWS CloudWatch or similar monitoring tools is highly desired. Problem Solving: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to handle multiple incidents and emergencies. Communication: Excellent communication skills, capable of effectively articulating technical challenges and solutions to stakeholders and team members. Experience: Proven experience in managing IT service delivery, monitoring, and incident response. Additional Requirements: Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. Demonstrated experience in handling large-scale services and deployments. A proactive approach to service health and improvements.