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 Financial Risk Management Systems Product Manager. Candidate will be responsible for maximizing the value of the Products delivered to our stakeholders by representing business interests, working with our technology teams to determine requirements, creating a product roadmap for development, and prioritizing the work. The Product Owner will work in a hybrid agile methodology collaborating with cross-functional teams. The Product Owner must ensure that the technology teams understand and are aligned with the Product vision and that leadership is kept aware of Product progress and status. Responsibilities: Act as the primary point of contact for stakeholders regarding the product backlog and product development Interact with internal and external stakeholders such as regulators, exchanges and other external parties in explaining Products Elicit, interpret, lead requirement workshop discussions with vendors, stakeholders and/or product owners; assist in the development of backlog items and acceptance criteria Work with internal and external stakeholders to understand their needs and ensure that they are reflected in the product backlog Maintain direct communications with senior and middle management Coordinate preparation of materials for Management Committee, Board of Directors and Regulatory meetings as needed Maintain Product Vision and Roadmap Understand regulatory requirements and drivers impacting development goals and plans Evaluate product changes and recommend needed process and system changes Develop functional capabilities within the organization by driving innovation and continuous process improvements Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define and prioritize the product backlog Refine the product backlog to ensure that it is ready for development Maintain product budget and forecast. Seek to optimize product delivery in the most cost effective manner. Collaborate with technology partners and teams to drive strategic plans for system development, integration and deployment Work with the Project Owners/Managers, Technology Lead, and Scrum Master to ensure that the team is following the hybrid agile methodology and that any issues are addressed in a timely manner Document and/or sign-off on acceptance criteria for user stories Ensure that the product backlog is transparent, visible, and understood by all stakeholders Ensure there is a clear traceability of requirements to deliverables Ensure the product complies with all non-functional requirements Comply with all product delivery controls and procedures Continuously monitor and evaluate the product backlog to ensure that it is meeting stakeholder needs and delivering value Identify scope gaps and missing requirements by acquiring an in-depth understanding of current state capabilities (ie, Legacy system) and future state needs Proactively identify and escalates risks and issues to the leadership team. Monitor vendor performance (where applicable) against statements of work Meet complex business needs in an efficient, flexible, and ever-improving manner Indirectly supervise project team members from across FRM and internal technology teams. May involve direct supervision of individuals or teams within one year. Qualifications: Previous experience as a Product Manager/Owner in a hybrid agile methodology is required Strong understanding of Agile product management methodologies and product development processes Excellent communication, collaboration, and presentation skills Strong interpersonal and influencing skills, including ability to interact effectively with peers, all levels of management, regulators and member firms Ability to work effectively with and lead cross-functional teams Strong analytical and problem-solving skills Demonstrated ability to gather, analyze, and evaluate facts, and prepare and present concise oral and written reports Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously Ability to work independently in a fast-paced, dynamic environment Must be able to work under deadlines and manage multiple tasks Self-directed; Ability to work both independently with minimal direction or oversight in a team-oriented, collaborative environment Experience working in the financial services industry General securities markets, derivatives knowledge required Strong knowledge in multiple asset classes like equities, interest rates, volatility, commodities, and foreign currencies (Risk Pillar Specific) Experience with central counter-party clearing, settlement of derivatives, financial risk management and regulated capital markets infrastructure Willingness to roll up your sleeves and do whatever is necessary Proficiency using Jira, Confluence, Tableau and Microsoft Office applications Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in relevant fields including Accounting, Finance, Computer Science, Management Information Systems, Engineering among others MBA, MS or equivalent graduate degree in a relevant field preferred 10+ years of financial risk management experience leading teams and building robust business processes is required 2+ years of product management experience, preferably with Risk Management products and capabilities Demonstrated experience with ensuring effective process change management 10+ years of experience in financial services/regulated capital markets infrastructure. Experience with an exchange, regulator or clearing house preferred
23/04/2024
Full time
*We are unable to sponsor for this permanent Full time role* *Position is bonus eligible* Prestigious Financial Company is currently seeking a Financial Risk Management Systems Product Manager. Candidate will be responsible for maximizing the value of the Products delivered to our stakeholders by representing business interests, working with our technology teams to determine requirements, creating a product roadmap for development, and prioritizing the work. The Product Owner will work in a hybrid agile methodology collaborating with cross-functional teams. The Product Owner must ensure that the technology teams understand and are aligned with the Product vision and that leadership is kept aware of Product progress and status. Responsibilities: Act as the primary point of contact for stakeholders regarding the product backlog and product development Interact with internal and external stakeholders such as regulators, exchanges and other external parties in explaining Products Elicit, interpret, lead requirement workshop discussions with vendors, stakeholders and/or product owners; assist in the development of backlog items and acceptance criteria Work with internal and external stakeholders to understand their needs and ensure that they are reflected in the product backlog Maintain direct communications with senior and middle management Coordinate preparation of materials for Management Committee, Board of Directors and Regulatory meetings as needed Maintain Product Vision and Roadmap Understand regulatory requirements and drivers impacting development goals and plans Evaluate product changes and recommend needed process and system changes Develop functional capabilities within the organization by driving innovation and continuous process improvements Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define and prioritize the product backlog Refine the product backlog to ensure that it is ready for development Maintain product budget and forecast. Seek to optimize product delivery in the most cost effective manner. Collaborate with technology partners and teams to drive strategic plans for system development, integration and deployment Work with the Project Owners/Managers, Technology Lead, and Scrum Master to ensure that the team is following the hybrid agile methodology and that any issues are addressed in a timely manner Document and/or sign-off on acceptance criteria for user stories Ensure that the product backlog is transparent, visible, and understood by all stakeholders Ensure there is a clear traceability of requirements to deliverables Ensure the product complies with all non-functional requirements Comply with all product delivery controls and procedures Continuously monitor and evaluate the product backlog to ensure that it is meeting stakeholder needs and delivering value Identify scope gaps and missing requirements by acquiring an in-depth understanding of current state capabilities (ie, Legacy system) and future state needs Proactively identify and escalates risks and issues to the leadership team. Monitor vendor performance (where applicable) against statements of work Meet complex business needs in an efficient, flexible, and ever-improving manner Indirectly supervise project team members from across FRM and internal technology teams. May involve direct supervision of individuals or teams within one year. Qualifications: Previous experience as a Product Manager/Owner in a hybrid agile methodology is required Strong understanding of Agile product management methodologies and product development processes Excellent communication, collaboration, and presentation skills Strong interpersonal and influencing skills, including ability to interact effectively with peers, all levels of management, regulators and member firms Ability to work effectively with and lead cross-functional teams Strong analytical and problem-solving skills Demonstrated ability to gather, analyze, and evaluate facts, and prepare and present concise oral and written reports Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously Ability to work independently in a fast-paced, dynamic environment Must be able to work under deadlines and manage multiple tasks Self-directed; Ability to work both independently with minimal direction or oversight in a team-oriented, collaborative environment Experience working in the financial services industry General securities markets, derivatives knowledge required Strong knowledge in multiple asset classes like equities, interest rates, volatility, commodities, and foreign currencies (Risk Pillar Specific) Experience with central counter-party clearing, settlement of derivatives, financial risk management and regulated capital markets infrastructure Willingness to roll up your sleeves and do whatever is necessary Proficiency using Jira, Confluence, Tableau and Microsoft Office applications Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in relevant fields including Accounting, Finance, Computer Science, Management Information Systems, Engineering among others MBA, MS or equivalent graduate degree in a relevant field preferred 10+ years of financial risk management experience leading teams and building robust business processes is required 2+ years of product management experience, preferably with Risk Management products and capabilities Demonstrated experience with ensuring effective process change management 10+ years of experience in financial services/regulated capital markets infrastructure. Experience with an exchange, regulator or clearing house preferred
Senior Product Manager, Financial Risk Management Salary: Open Location: Chicago, IL Hybrid: 3 days on-site, 2 days remote Qualifications Bachelor's degree MBA preferred. 10+ years of financial risk management experience leading teams and building robust business processes. 2+ years of product management experience, preferably with Risk Management products and capabilities 10+ years of experience in financial services/regulated capital markets infrastructure. Experience with an exchange, regulator or clearing house preferred. Strong knowledge in multiple asset classes like equities, interest rates, volatility, commodities, and foreign currencies (Risk Pillar Specific) Proficiency in using Jira, Confluence, Tableau and Microsoft Office applications. Responsibilities Act as the primary point of contact for stakeholders regarding the product backlog and product development. Interact with internal and external stakeholders such as regulators, exchanges, and other external parties in explaining company products. Maintain Product Vision and Roadmap Collaborate with technology partners and teams to drive strategic plans for company system development, integration, and deployment. Work with the Project Owners/Managers, Technology Lead, and Scrum Master to ensure that the team is following the hybrid agile methodology and that any issues are addressed in a timely manner. Continuously monitor and evaluate the product backlog to ensure that it is meeting stakeholder needs and delivering value. Indirectly supervise product team members matrixed from across business and internal technology teams
23/04/2024
Full time
Senior Product Manager, Financial Risk Management Salary: Open Location: Chicago, IL Hybrid: 3 days on-site, 2 days remote Qualifications Bachelor's degree MBA preferred. 10+ years of financial risk management experience leading teams and building robust business processes. 2+ years of product management experience, preferably with Risk Management products and capabilities 10+ years of experience in financial services/regulated capital markets infrastructure. Experience with an exchange, regulator or clearing house preferred. Strong knowledge in multiple asset classes like equities, interest rates, volatility, commodities, and foreign currencies (Risk Pillar Specific) Proficiency in using Jira, Confluence, Tableau and Microsoft Office applications. Responsibilities Act as the primary point of contact for stakeholders regarding the product backlog and product development. Interact with internal and external stakeholders such as regulators, exchanges, and other external parties in explaining company products. Maintain Product Vision and Roadmap Collaborate with technology partners and teams to drive strategic plans for company system development, integration, and deployment. Work with the Project Owners/Managers, Technology Lead, and Scrum Master to ensure that the team is following the hybrid agile methodology and that any issues are addressed in a timely manner. Continuously monitor and evaluate the product backlog to ensure that it is meeting stakeholder needs and delivering value. Indirectly supervise product team members matrixed from across business and internal technology teams
Adecco is an employment consultancy. We put expertise, energy, and enthusiasm into improving everyone's chance of being part of the workplace. We respect and appreciate people of all ethnicities, generations, religious beliefs, sexual orientations, gender identities, and more. We do this by showcasing their talents, skills, and unique experience in an inclusive environment that helps them thrive. Hybrid 1-2 days month office Warwickshire Duration 6 months good possibility this will be extended. What our client do isn't just important - it's essential. That's why I have been asked look to recruit experts in their field. In this case, we're looking for someone who has:Note the role isn't a standard category management/category strategy role - the focus is on singular very large tenders. do you have Major infrastructure tender experience? worked in a Regulated Procurement exp? Key: Major infrastructure tender experience Regulated Procurement experience, eg, Utilities Contracts Regulations or PCR project management experience (simply through major procurement events is fine) Be comfortable and have the skill and presence required for a blue chip high-profile role (high profile both internally and externally), working in a multidiscipline tender team. Commercial/strategic thinking, problem solving ability. Note the role isn't a standard category management/category strategy role - the focus is on singular very large tenders. Working as a Senior Procurement Buyer, you will be responsible for leading Pathfinder (network services) tenders. Pathfinders are complex, high value, high risk strategic sourcing events that require innovative commercial thinking and strong procurement leadership. You will act as both the procurement lead and project manager from the point the network requirement is identified through to contract award and handover. The time to act on climate change is now. As part of our client's team, you won't just be touching the lives of almost everyone in Great Britain - you'll be shaping the way we use and consume energy for generations to come. Key accountabilities Procurement sourcing lead for 1-2 strategic Pathfinder tenders at a time, identifying the best sourcing strategies, and leading events from market engagement through to contract award. Project management of strategic Pathfinder tenders, keeping the sourcing team on track through communication and maintenance of key project management documentation, such as RAID logs, project plans, project reporting and RACIs. Supporting the Procurement Manager in driving value creation across the procured spend base, through mechanisms such as volume leverage, quality tender documentation, forecasting efficiency, supplier innovation, non-traditional markets and optioneering, to ensure the FSO receives value for money. Developing insights to input into the category management process, through research and analysis of supply markets and other characteristics of the procurement market, whilst keeping up to date with developments and emerging supplier trends. Collating data on spend performance and other metrics, providing analysis and recommendations for action; feedback to Procurement Manager for reporting purposes to provide a holistic picture of procurement activity. Ensuring risks are identified and work with the Procurement Manager to mitigate them to prevent any disruptions to timely procurement delivery. Maintaining knowledge of the ESO's policies and frameworks for contract and supplier management, ensuring compliance with the relevant processes and escalating issues as they arise. Ensuring a systematic and compliant approach to managing spend across all ESO procurement is adopted, in line with the direction from the Procurement Manager. Developing relationships with internal stakeholders. What our client do isn't just important - it's essential. That's why I have been asked look to recruit experts in their field. In this case, we're looking for someone who has: Comprehensive experience in the management of tendering large events. Previous experience of understanding, identifying, and executing multiple opportunities across a range of spend categories to deliver value. Experience of major infrastructure procurement, regulated procurement, and/or energy markets is desirable. Excellent interpersonal, stakeholder and contract management skills; able to communicate effectively at all levels and externally to senior leaders within supplier organisations. Experience of supply chain management experience in complex environments. Track record of driving value beyond straightforward procurement saving; usage of lean techniques to identify and eliminate waste and identify income opportunities in the extended value chain. Excellent project management skills. Comfortable with procurement compliance. Good influencing and negotiation skills to drive optimum value through the award of commercially sound contracts. Experience with SAP, S4Hana or Coupa would be useful. CIPS accreditation Candidates will ideally show evidence of the above in their CV in order to be considered. Please be advised if you haven't heard from us within 48 hours then unfortunately your application has not been successful on this occasion, we may however keep your details on file for any suitable future vacancies and contact you accordingly
23/04/2024
Project-based
Adecco is an employment consultancy. We put expertise, energy, and enthusiasm into improving everyone's chance of being part of the workplace. We respect and appreciate people of all ethnicities, generations, religious beliefs, sexual orientations, gender identities, and more. We do this by showcasing their talents, skills, and unique experience in an inclusive environment that helps them thrive. Hybrid 1-2 days month office Warwickshire Duration 6 months good possibility this will be extended. What our client do isn't just important - it's essential. That's why I have been asked look to recruit experts in their field. In this case, we're looking for someone who has:Note the role isn't a standard category management/category strategy role - the focus is on singular very large tenders. do you have Major infrastructure tender experience? worked in a Regulated Procurement exp? Key: Major infrastructure tender experience Regulated Procurement experience, eg, Utilities Contracts Regulations or PCR project management experience (simply through major procurement events is fine) Be comfortable and have the skill and presence required for a blue chip high-profile role (high profile both internally and externally), working in a multidiscipline tender team. Commercial/strategic thinking, problem solving ability. Note the role isn't a standard category management/category strategy role - the focus is on singular very large tenders. Working as a Senior Procurement Buyer, you will be responsible for leading Pathfinder (network services) tenders. Pathfinders are complex, high value, high risk strategic sourcing events that require innovative commercial thinking and strong procurement leadership. You will act as both the procurement lead and project manager from the point the network requirement is identified through to contract award and handover. The time to act on climate change is now. As part of our client's team, you won't just be touching the lives of almost everyone in Great Britain - you'll be shaping the way we use and consume energy for generations to come. Key accountabilities Procurement sourcing lead for 1-2 strategic Pathfinder tenders at a time, identifying the best sourcing strategies, and leading events from market engagement through to contract award. Project management of strategic Pathfinder tenders, keeping the sourcing team on track through communication and maintenance of key project management documentation, such as RAID logs, project plans, project reporting and RACIs. Supporting the Procurement Manager in driving value creation across the procured spend base, through mechanisms such as volume leverage, quality tender documentation, forecasting efficiency, supplier innovation, non-traditional markets and optioneering, to ensure the FSO receives value for money. Developing insights to input into the category management process, through research and analysis of supply markets and other characteristics of the procurement market, whilst keeping up to date with developments and emerging supplier trends. Collating data on spend performance and other metrics, providing analysis and recommendations for action; feedback to Procurement Manager for reporting purposes to provide a holistic picture of procurement activity. Ensuring risks are identified and work with the Procurement Manager to mitigate them to prevent any disruptions to timely procurement delivery. Maintaining knowledge of the ESO's policies and frameworks for contract and supplier management, ensuring compliance with the relevant processes and escalating issues as they arise. Ensuring a systematic and compliant approach to managing spend across all ESO procurement is adopted, in line with the direction from the Procurement Manager. Developing relationships with internal stakeholders. What our client do isn't just important - it's essential. That's why I have been asked look to recruit experts in their field. In this case, we're looking for someone who has: Comprehensive experience in the management of tendering large events. Previous experience of understanding, identifying, and executing multiple opportunities across a range of spend categories to deliver value. Experience of major infrastructure procurement, regulated procurement, and/or energy markets is desirable. Excellent interpersonal, stakeholder and contract management skills; able to communicate effectively at all levels and externally to senior leaders within supplier organisations. Experience of supply chain management experience in complex environments. Track record of driving value beyond straightforward procurement saving; usage of lean techniques to identify and eliminate waste and identify income opportunities in the extended value chain. Excellent project management skills. Comfortable with procurement compliance. Good influencing and negotiation skills to drive optimum value through the award of commercially sound contracts. Experience with SAP, S4Hana or Coupa would be useful. CIPS accreditation Candidates will ideally show evidence of the above in their CV in order to be considered. Please be advised if you haven't heard from us within 48 hours then unfortunately your application has not been successful on this occasion, we may however keep your details on file for any suitable future vacancies and contact you accordingly
Technical Support Engineer A Technical Support Engineer is needed for an inclusive and collaborative company to work on a permanent basis to join a Healthcare organisation. The role is on a hybrid basis and comes with an annual salary of £25k to £26k Dependent on experience. The Technical Support Engineer is a key player within a team dedicated to providing high-level on-site support/project support to include 111 & OOH services. The role itself will also involve project work when required. Reporting into the Primary Care Infrastructure Manager you will be required to ensure that all incidents are resolved within SLA. The Technical Support Engineer role will be based out of Middlesborough with the role focused on supporting the Healthcare users in line with SLA, onsite support and project work this is to ensure system availability is maintained in line with defined service level agreements (SLAs) and project timelines. The Technical Support Engineer will be required to travel to various sites for support calls Routine site visits, and project assistance where needed and governed from project management. This is a role that will allow for technical growth. The primary skills required of the Technical Support Engineer should include: Microsoft 365/Enterprise Mobility and Security experience essential. Azure AD A strong working knowledge of Hardware troubleshooting skills across the following vendors HP, IGEL, Cisco and Dell. Working towards MCSA level in Windows Server or Windows 11 Strong Windows 11 build and configuration skills Active Directory Skills CompTIA A + Certified Thin Client knowledge Citrix experience would be beneficial. Valid driving license and access to a car For full details and to apply for this Technical Support Engineer job, please contact Keystream today.
23/04/2024
Full time
Technical Support Engineer A Technical Support Engineer is needed for an inclusive and collaborative company to work on a permanent basis to join a Healthcare organisation. The role is on a hybrid basis and comes with an annual salary of £25k to £26k Dependent on experience. The Technical Support Engineer is a key player within a team dedicated to providing high-level on-site support/project support to include 111 & OOH services. The role itself will also involve project work when required. Reporting into the Primary Care Infrastructure Manager you will be required to ensure that all incidents are resolved within SLA. The Technical Support Engineer role will be based out of Middlesborough with the role focused on supporting the Healthcare users in line with SLA, onsite support and project work this is to ensure system availability is maintained in line with defined service level agreements (SLAs) and project timelines. The Technical Support Engineer will be required to travel to various sites for support calls Routine site visits, and project assistance where needed and governed from project management. This is a role that will allow for technical growth. The primary skills required of the Technical Support Engineer should include: Microsoft 365/Enterprise Mobility and Security experience essential. Azure AD A strong working knowledge of Hardware troubleshooting skills across the following vendors HP, IGEL, Cisco and Dell. Working towards MCSA level in Windows Server or Windows 11 Strong Windows 11 build and configuration skills Active Directory Skills CompTIA A + Certified Thin Client knowledge Citrix experience would be beneficial. Valid driving license and access to a car For full details and to apply for this Technical Support Engineer job, please contact Keystream today.
Infrastructure Project Engineer Location: Gloucester Salary: £40,000 + Benefits The Role As an Infrastructure Project Engineer you will be responsible for supporting and enhancing customers' infrastructures so that they can meet their business objectives. You will be working with both internal and external customers to ensure projects are successfully delivered within the required timeframes and specifications. The Technology Projects team will work alongside the Sales team to recommend products and services for customers' infrastructure requirements. Duties and Responsibilities Delivering technical projects according to the specifications and customer briefs Providing updates on the project's progress to relevant contacts Maintaining all relevant project documentation and the knowledgebase Providing support to resolve change management issues Liaising with the Sales team to produce new business proposals and to review customers' existing infrastructures, suggesting areas for modernisation Ensuring all time spent on projects is recorded accurately within the system Arranging meetings with customers to get authorisation and sign-off on project deliverables Ensuring project handovers are completed in full, with the service desk Ensuring knowledge of technologies/infrastructures is kept up-to-date and relevant Any other duties specified by your line manager No job description can be entirely comprehensive, and the jobholder will be expected to adapt and carry out such other duties as may be required from time to time, on the understanding that they will be within the individual's remit and capability, and consistent with the status and responsibilities of the role within the business. Person Specification Essential 2 years or more experience working within an IT support environment or for a Managed Service Provider At least 1 formal IT qualification (eg CCNA, CompTIA, MSCA & MSCE) or proven experience Excellent working knowledge of Windows Server environments and Networking (HP, Cisco) Exposure to virtualisation and cloud technologies including VMware, Hyper V and Azure environments Ability to work within a team or using own initiative Excellent communication skills Good working knowledge of MS 365 Administration Desire to learn new skills and gain relevant qualifications Full UK driving licence Desirable Experience working on IT infrastructure projects involving planning, installation, and documentation ITIL V4 Foundation qualification Working knowledge of Veeam backup, Firewalls (SonicWall, Sophos), Antivirus configuration experience, AD, AAD, DHCP, DNS and Group Policy Previous experience of setting up authentication and security methods Knowledge of structured and fibre cabling We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit and business need. Working Conditions The typical working environment will be office locations either at the office in Gloucester or customer offices. However, you will be expected to travel to and work at various customer sites. The job requires that you can lift and move typical IT equipment (PC's and Laptops) from floor to desk. It is expected that there will be extended periods of time spent using Display Screen Equipment. Whilst at customers' sites, you may be required to wear the appropriate Personal Protective Equipment.
23/04/2024
Full time
Infrastructure Project Engineer Location: Gloucester Salary: £40,000 + Benefits The Role As an Infrastructure Project Engineer you will be responsible for supporting and enhancing customers' infrastructures so that they can meet their business objectives. You will be working with both internal and external customers to ensure projects are successfully delivered within the required timeframes and specifications. The Technology Projects team will work alongside the Sales team to recommend products and services for customers' infrastructure requirements. Duties and Responsibilities Delivering technical projects according to the specifications and customer briefs Providing updates on the project's progress to relevant contacts Maintaining all relevant project documentation and the knowledgebase Providing support to resolve change management issues Liaising with the Sales team to produce new business proposals and to review customers' existing infrastructures, suggesting areas for modernisation Ensuring all time spent on projects is recorded accurately within the system Arranging meetings with customers to get authorisation and sign-off on project deliverables Ensuring project handovers are completed in full, with the service desk Ensuring knowledge of technologies/infrastructures is kept up-to-date and relevant Any other duties specified by your line manager No job description can be entirely comprehensive, and the jobholder will be expected to adapt and carry out such other duties as may be required from time to time, on the understanding that they will be within the individual's remit and capability, and consistent with the status and responsibilities of the role within the business. Person Specification Essential 2 years or more experience working within an IT support environment or for a Managed Service Provider At least 1 formal IT qualification (eg CCNA, CompTIA, MSCA & MSCE) or proven experience Excellent working knowledge of Windows Server environments and Networking (HP, Cisco) Exposure to virtualisation and cloud technologies including VMware, Hyper V and Azure environments Ability to work within a team or using own initiative Excellent communication skills Good working knowledge of MS 365 Administration Desire to learn new skills and gain relevant qualifications Full UK driving licence Desirable Experience working on IT infrastructure projects involving planning, installation, and documentation ITIL V4 Foundation qualification Working knowledge of Veeam backup, Firewalls (SonicWall, Sophos), Antivirus configuration experience, AD, AAD, DHCP, DNS and Group Policy Previous experience of setting up authentication and security methods Knowledge of structured and fibre cabling We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit and business need. Working Conditions The typical working environment will be office locations either at the office in Gloucester or customer offices. However, you will be expected to travel to and work at various customer sites. The job requires that you can lift and move typical IT equipment (PC's and Laptops) from floor to desk. It is expected that there will be extended periods of time spent using Display Screen Equipment. Whilst at customers' sites, you may be required to wear the appropriate Personal Protective Equipment.
IT Technician West Yorkshire Up to £30,000 Your new company This role is with a large multi-academy trust with a network of schools across the West Yorkshire area. They are looking for an experienced IT Technician to join their established Trust IT Team on a temporary basis. Your new role Reporting to the Trust IT Manager, within this role you will be responsible for supporting across the school with hardware, software and network issues. You will provide first line helpdesk support and provide initial escalation for systems related tickets. You will assist with the installation, maintenance and documentation of infrastructure systems as required, as well as supporting with ongoing IT projects. This role is initially for 3 months but may extend at the end of this period. What you'll need to succeed The trust is seeking someone with significant IT support experience, ideally within a school or multi-academy trust setting. You must be qualified to Level 3 or above, and have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, as you will be working with both staff and pupils. What you'll get in return In return, you will be paid a competitive daily rate and will be working as an integral part of the IT team, receiving training and support upon joining the school. You will also be supported by your dedicated Hays Consultant, and you will join our Hays Refer a Friend Scheme. What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. 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.
23/04/2024
Project-based
IT Technician West Yorkshire Up to £30,000 Your new company This role is with a large multi-academy trust with a network of schools across the West Yorkshire area. They are looking for an experienced IT Technician to join their established Trust IT Team on a temporary basis. Your new role Reporting to the Trust IT Manager, within this role you will be responsible for supporting across the school with hardware, software and network issues. You will provide first line helpdesk support and provide initial escalation for systems related tickets. You will assist with the installation, maintenance and documentation of infrastructure systems as required, as well as supporting with ongoing IT projects. This role is initially for 3 months but may extend at the end of this period. What you'll need to succeed The trust is seeking someone with significant IT support experience, ideally within a school or multi-academy trust setting. You must be qualified to Level 3 or above, and have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, as you will be working with both staff and pupils. What you'll get in return In return, you will be paid a competitive daily rate and will be working as an integral part of the IT team, receiving training and support upon joining the school. You will also be supported by your dedicated Hays Consultant, and you will join our Hays Refer a Friend Scheme. What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. 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.
Ready to join a long-established and trusted Lake District, IT & Website Development Company with arguably one of the best office views in the UK? We are looking for a talented 2nd/3rd line engineer to join our amazing engineering team. This opportunity comes with the flexibility to work from home 1-2 days per week, for the rest of the week you will be present at our stunning offices overlooking Skiddaw. Role info: 2nd Line/3rd IT Support Engineer Keswick, Lake District Office Based/Flexible Working - Accessible from Carlisle, Cockermouth, Penrith, Workington & Windermere £27,000 - £37,000 Depending on Experience Culture: Providing Professional Services with Integrity Through Teamwork and Continuous Learning Company: Established Proactive IT Support & Bespoke Website Design Your Background: IT Support, User Desktop Support, Server and Cloud Service Support, IP Networks, Windows Servers, MSP Sectors: IT, Customer Support, IT Support Who we are: We are an IT & Digital Services company, covering managed services contracts, Servers and network installations, wired & wireless networks, VOIP and website design and hosting. KCS offices are located in the Lake District National Park, with stunning views overlooking the breath-taking Skiddaw Massif and beyond. The area is a hub for top-class outdoor activities with some of the finest walks and outdoor goings-on in the country. This role is physically based at our office just outside Keswick and there is flexibility to allow for 1 to 2 days of remote working. The 2nd/3rd Line IT Support Engineer role: A Managed Service Provider (MSP) is a special type of IT support company. Unlike a network administrator who may get to perform one network upgrade every three years, our engineering team performs multiple network upgrade projects every year. It is essential that our team keep current with the latest industry software and cloud services stacks and can complete these network projects on time and on budget. You will be working within a Team supporting a wide range of Servers, networks and services from small to medium-sized businesses whilst keeping up to date with IT technologies. The position also involves supporting peers and juniors in their roles. Key Responsibilities: + Designing, quoting, implementing, and supporting of Windows Server infrastructures and associated networks/backup solutions including cloud solutions when required. + Managing support tickets for our client base via telephone, remote and on-site methods. + Clearly communicate with customers, partners, and 3rd parties. About you: Essential Technical Experience: + Three or more years of IT support experience. + Demonstrable troubleshooting skills that range from user desktop support to server and cloud services. + Experience with Windows Server 2016/19/22, Remote Desktop Services, Hyper-V, and Active Directory. + Desktop support including email clients, and Internet connection troubleshooting. + Office software, printer installations, and general problem diagnostics procedures. + Use of currently supported Microsoft Desktop and Server Operating Systems and M365 cloud platforms. + Backup, Continuity and Disaster Recovery (BCDR) solutions and restoration procedures. + Fundamental knowledge of IP Networks. Desired Technical Experience: + Experience with MSP software such as ConnectWise Manage/Ninja RMM. + Exposure to HP desktop/laptop and server platforms. Hands-on working knowledge of server hardware, RAID etc. + Wi-Fi networks including point-to-point Wi-Fi links. + VoIP telecommunications exposure. + Knowledge of IP Networks. + Knowledge of one of the mainstream Firewall/networking brands - Draytek, Sophos, HP, Ubiquiti, Cisco. + Knowledge of Cove, Datto, and ESET solutions would be a bonus. Non-Technical Essential Skills: + Good planning, follow-through, and documentation skills. + Adaptable interpersonal skills as you will be dealing with customers in all positions from the board level downwards. + Capability to autonomously self-assign workloads and schedule others as part of the team. + Well-presented alongside good written and verbal English skills. + Full valid UK driver's licence. Interested? Apply here for a fast-track path to the Hiring Manager. Your Previous Experience/Background Might Include: IT Support Technician, Technical Support Analyst, Helpdesk Support Technician, Associate IT Support Engineer, IT Support Specialist, Desktop Support, Desktop Support Engineer. Application notice We take your privacy seriously. When you apply, we shall process your details and pass your application to our client for review for this vacancy only. As you might expect we may contact you by email, text or telephone. Your data is processed on the basis of our legitimate interests in fulfilling the recruitment process. Please refer to our Data Privacy Policy & Notice on our website for further details. If you have any pre-application questions please contact us first quoting the job title & ref. Good luck, Team RR. This role is being managed by our talent partner RR as such there is no need for agencies to call or send speculative CVs. Many thanks.
23/04/2024
Full time
Ready to join a long-established and trusted Lake District, IT & Website Development Company with arguably one of the best office views in the UK? We are looking for a talented 2nd/3rd line engineer to join our amazing engineering team. This opportunity comes with the flexibility to work from home 1-2 days per week, for the rest of the week you will be present at our stunning offices overlooking Skiddaw. Role info: 2nd Line/3rd IT Support Engineer Keswick, Lake District Office Based/Flexible Working - Accessible from Carlisle, Cockermouth, Penrith, Workington & Windermere £27,000 - £37,000 Depending on Experience Culture: Providing Professional Services with Integrity Through Teamwork and Continuous Learning Company: Established Proactive IT Support & Bespoke Website Design Your Background: IT Support, User Desktop Support, Server and Cloud Service Support, IP Networks, Windows Servers, MSP Sectors: IT, Customer Support, IT Support Who we are: We are an IT & Digital Services company, covering managed services contracts, Servers and network installations, wired & wireless networks, VOIP and website design and hosting. KCS offices are located in the Lake District National Park, with stunning views overlooking the breath-taking Skiddaw Massif and beyond. The area is a hub for top-class outdoor activities with some of the finest walks and outdoor goings-on in the country. This role is physically based at our office just outside Keswick and there is flexibility to allow for 1 to 2 days of remote working. The 2nd/3rd Line IT Support Engineer role: A Managed Service Provider (MSP) is a special type of IT support company. Unlike a network administrator who may get to perform one network upgrade every three years, our engineering team performs multiple network upgrade projects every year. It is essential that our team keep current with the latest industry software and cloud services stacks and can complete these network projects on time and on budget. You will be working within a Team supporting a wide range of Servers, networks and services from small to medium-sized businesses whilst keeping up to date with IT technologies. The position also involves supporting peers and juniors in their roles. Key Responsibilities: + Designing, quoting, implementing, and supporting of Windows Server infrastructures and associated networks/backup solutions including cloud solutions when required. + Managing support tickets for our client base via telephone, remote and on-site methods. + Clearly communicate with customers, partners, and 3rd parties. About you: Essential Technical Experience: + Three or more years of IT support experience. + Demonstrable troubleshooting skills that range from user desktop support to server and cloud services. + Experience with Windows Server 2016/19/22, Remote Desktop Services, Hyper-V, and Active Directory. + Desktop support including email clients, and Internet connection troubleshooting. + Office software, printer installations, and general problem diagnostics procedures. + Use of currently supported Microsoft Desktop and Server Operating Systems and M365 cloud platforms. + Backup, Continuity and Disaster Recovery (BCDR) solutions and restoration procedures. + Fundamental knowledge of IP Networks. Desired Technical Experience: + Experience with MSP software such as ConnectWise Manage/Ninja RMM. + Exposure to HP desktop/laptop and server platforms. Hands-on working knowledge of server hardware, RAID etc. + Wi-Fi networks including point-to-point Wi-Fi links. + VoIP telecommunications exposure. + Knowledge of IP Networks. + Knowledge of one of the mainstream Firewall/networking brands - Draytek, Sophos, HP, Ubiquiti, Cisco. + Knowledge of Cove, Datto, and ESET solutions would be a bonus. Non-Technical Essential Skills: + Good planning, follow-through, and documentation skills. + Adaptable interpersonal skills as you will be dealing with customers in all positions from the board level downwards. + Capability to autonomously self-assign workloads and schedule others as part of the team. + Well-presented alongside good written and verbal English skills. + Full valid UK driver's licence. Interested? Apply here for a fast-track path to the Hiring Manager. Your Previous Experience/Background Might Include: IT Support Technician, Technical Support Analyst, Helpdesk Support Technician, Associate IT Support Engineer, IT Support Specialist, Desktop Support, Desktop Support Engineer. Application notice We take your privacy seriously. When you apply, we shall process your details and pass your application to our client for review for this vacancy only. As you might expect we may contact you by email, text or telephone. Your data is processed on the basis of our legitimate interests in fulfilling the recruitment process. Please refer to our Data Privacy Policy & Notice on our website for further details. If you have any pre-application questions please contact us first quoting the job title & ref. Good luck, Team RR. This role is being managed by our talent partner RR as such there is no need for agencies to call or send speculative CVs. Many thanks.
*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.
19/04/2024
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.
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.
19/04/2024
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.
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
19/04/2024
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
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
19/04/2024
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
Infrastructure Specialist Akkodis are currently working in partnership with a leading professional services provider to recruit an Infrastructure Specialist to join their global IT team. The Role As an Infrastructure Specialist you will work within the infrastructure team and help develop, maintain and support a global IT Infrastructure supporting 9,000+ staff across 100+ locations. As an Infrastructure Specialist you will have the opportunity to proactively improve, optimise, converge, and develop the infrastructure with future capacity in mind, managing multiple projects and responsibilities. You will provide advice and guidance on maintaining the cloud, server, network and security environments, to plan and instigate hardware and software upgrades as required, and to ensure that planned processes have been completed satisfactorily. The Responsibilities Monitor, support and maintain the global on-premise and cloud infrastructures. Manage the ongoing global migration from on-premise IT infrastructure into a cloud managed environment. Develop, manage, and implement infrastructure projects to deliver business wide initiatives. Respond to 2nd/3rd line Help Desk calls and manage such items through to resolution and other regular support activities and provide technical cover and mentoring. Perform regular preventative maintenance checks, check logs and Servers to ensure they are properly patched and implement corrective actions to resolve any issues. Manage the security and integrity of data and IT systems. Educating staff on good working practices. Management of external suppliers and support agencies for the ongoing support and maintenance of the global infrastructure environment. Take ownership to ensure that all work and changes are performed in such a way as to minimise all disruption to existing business use. Be proactive in designing and documenting infrastructure processes, procedures, and standards and to maintain or prepare system and software documentation as directed. Work with the Global IT team and collaborate on any global initiatives and rollouts. Manage the technical aspects of office moves and changes. Testing and rolling out updates to software with a particular emphasis on security updates. Ensuring that adequate backups of data are kept both on and off site and that backup and restore processes are regularly tested. The Requirements Enterprise working knowledge and support of the Microsoft 365 environment and Admin centre (Microsoft cloud technologies, M365, AzureAD, Defender ATP, EndPoint Manager, OneDrive, etc). Excellent understanding of Microsoft Technologies, Windows Servers (2012, 2016 & 2019) Active Directory and Group Policies. Comprehensive Experience with VMWare, vCentre, & ESXi. Good understanding of Storage, SAN, NAS & Backup Technologies. All round IT infrastructure specialist with at extensive hands-on experience. If you are looking for an exciting new challenge to join a leading global service provider, please apply now. Modis International Ltd acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers in the UK. Modis Europe Ltd provide a variety of international solutions that connect clients to the best talent in the world. For all positions based in Switzerland, Modis Europe Ltd works with its licensed Swiss partner Accurity GmbH to ensure that candidate applications are handled in accordance with Swiss law. Both Modis International Ltd and Modis Europe Ltd are Equal Opportunities Employers. By applying for this role your details will be submitted to Modis International Ltd and/or Modis Europe Ltd. Our Candidate Privacy Information Statement which explains how we will use your information is available on the Modis website.
19/04/2024
Full time
Infrastructure Specialist Akkodis are currently working in partnership with a leading professional services provider to recruit an Infrastructure Specialist to join their global IT team. The Role As an Infrastructure Specialist you will work within the infrastructure team and help develop, maintain and support a global IT Infrastructure supporting 9,000+ staff across 100+ locations. As an Infrastructure Specialist you will have the opportunity to proactively improve, optimise, converge, and develop the infrastructure with future capacity in mind, managing multiple projects and responsibilities. You will provide advice and guidance on maintaining the cloud, server, network and security environments, to plan and instigate hardware and software upgrades as required, and to ensure that planned processes have been completed satisfactorily. The Responsibilities Monitor, support and maintain the global on-premise and cloud infrastructures. Manage the ongoing global migration from on-premise IT infrastructure into a cloud managed environment. Develop, manage, and implement infrastructure projects to deliver business wide initiatives. Respond to 2nd/3rd line Help Desk calls and manage such items through to resolution and other regular support activities and provide technical cover and mentoring. Perform regular preventative maintenance checks, check logs and Servers to ensure they are properly patched and implement corrective actions to resolve any issues. Manage the security and integrity of data and IT systems. Educating staff on good working practices. Management of external suppliers and support agencies for the ongoing support and maintenance of the global infrastructure environment. Take ownership to ensure that all work and changes are performed in such a way as to minimise all disruption to existing business use. Be proactive in designing and documenting infrastructure processes, procedures, and standards and to maintain or prepare system and software documentation as directed. Work with the Global IT team and collaborate on any global initiatives and rollouts. Manage the technical aspects of office moves and changes. Testing and rolling out updates to software with a particular emphasis on security updates. Ensuring that adequate backups of data are kept both on and off site and that backup and restore processes are regularly tested. The Requirements Enterprise working knowledge and support of the Microsoft 365 environment and Admin centre (Microsoft cloud technologies, M365, AzureAD, Defender ATP, EndPoint Manager, OneDrive, etc). Excellent understanding of Microsoft Technologies, Windows Servers (2012, 2016 & 2019) Active Directory and Group Policies. Comprehensive Experience with VMWare, vCentre, & ESXi. Good understanding of Storage, SAN, NAS & Backup Technologies. All round IT infrastructure specialist with at extensive hands-on experience. If you are looking for an exciting new challenge to join a leading global service provider, please apply now. Modis International Ltd acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers in the UK. Modis Europe Ltd provide a variety of international solutions that connect clients to the best talent in the world. For all positions based in Switzerland, Modis Europe Ltd works with its licensed Swiss partner Accurity GmbH to ensure that candidate applications are handled in accordance with Swiss law. Both Modis International Ltd and Modis Europe Ltd are Equal Opportunities Employers. By applying for this role your details will be submitted to Modis International Ltd and/or Modis Europe Ltd. Our Candidate Privacy Information Statement which explains how we will use your information is available on the Modis website.
We are currently looking on behalf of one of our important clients for an IT Quality Assurance & CSV Manager (German Speaking). The role is a permanent position based in Solothurn Canton & comes with some home office allowance. Your Role: Carry out personnel, technical & people life cycle management of a IT QA & CSV team. Act as a key contact person & all-rounder in the field of IT Quality Assurance & Computer Systems Validation. Advise & support system owners, project managers or suppliers in the validation of computer systems according to internal & external GxP/GAMP specifications (eg in the field of production systems SW, SW development, MES or database systems). Independently prepare the necessary documentation & execution of tests. Support the continuous development of IT processes (eg further development of internal CSV processes or certification of IT service areas according to ISO 27001: Information Security). Act as a key contact person as a CSV expert for customers & audits. Review & approval CSV & system documentation. Your Skills: At least 5 years of relevant professional experience including experience in IT Quality Assurance, Computer Systems Validation & Computer Software Assurance. A sound knowledge of IT Security, GDPR & IT Systems & Infrastructure. Experienced with Q-Systems (eg EU: Annex 11/FDA: 21CFR Part 11). Ideally experienced in the Medical Technology Sector. A knowledge of important IT Standards & Methods (eg ISO27001, ISO 80002-2, ITIL) or ISO 13485:2016 QMS for Medical Devices. Your Profile: Completed relevant Scientific or Technical University Degree. Strong communication skills, assertive & highly quality-oriented. Fluent English & good German language skills (to at least B2 Level) are a mandatory requirement.
19/04/2024
Full time
We are currently looking on behalf of one of our important clients for an IT Quality Assurance & CSV Manager (German Speaking). The role is a permanent position based in Solothurn Canton & comes with some home office allowance. Your Role: Carry out personnel, technical & people life cycle management of a IT QA & CSV team. Act as a key contact person & all-rounder in the field of IT Quality Assurance & Computer Systems Validation. Advise & support system owners, project managers or suppliers in the validation of computer systems according to internal & external GxP/GAMP specifications (eg in the field of production systems SW, SW development, MES or database systems). Independently prepare the necessary documentation & execution of tests. Support the continuous development of IT processes (eg further development of internal CSV processes or certification of IT service areas according to ISO 27001: Information Security). Act as a key contact person as a CSV expert for customers & audits. Review & approval CSV & system documentation. Your Skills: At least 5 years of relevant professional experience including experience in IT Quality Assurance, Computer Systems Validation & Computer Software Assurance. A sound knowledge of IT Security, GDPR & IT Systems & Infrastructure. Experienced with Q-Systems (eg EU: Annex 11/FDA: 21CFR Part 11). Ideally experienced in the Medical Technology Sector. A knowledge of important IT Standards & Methods (eg ISO27001, ISO 80002-2, ITIL) or ISO 13485:2016 QMS for Medical Devices. Your Profile: Completed relevant Scientific or Technical University Degree. Strong communication skills, assertive & highly quality-oriented. Fluent English & good German language skills (to at least B2 Level) are a mandatory requirement.
NO SPONSORSHIP Principal, Product Manager - Financial Risk Management and Systems SALARY: $190k plus 15% bonus LOCATION: CHICAGO, IL Hybrid 3 days onsite Looking for a candidate with experience as a product manager/owner agile product manager experience financial services general security markets derivatives knowledge multiple asset classes like equities interest rates volatility commodities foreign currencies risk pillar specify control counter party clearing statements of derivatives financial risk management and regulated capital markets infrastructure Jira confluence tableau MS Applications 10 years of financial risk management Summary: The Product Owner at the will be responsible for maximizing the value of the Products delivered to our stakeholders by representing business interests, working with our technology teams to determine requirements, creating a product roadmap for development, and prioritizing the work. The Product Owner will work in a hybrid agile methodology collaborating with cross-functional teams. The Product Owner must ensure that the technology teams understand and are aligned with the Product vision and that leadership is kept aware of Product progress and status. Primary Duties and Responsibilities: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each primary duty satisfactorily. Stakeholder Engagement and Management o Act as the primary point of contact for stakeholders regarding the product backlog and product development o Interact with internal and external stakeholders such as regulators, exchanges and other external parties in explaining OCC's Products o Elicit, interpret, lead requirement workshop discussions with vendors, stakeholders and/or product owners; assist in the development of backlog items and acceptance criteria o Work with internal and external stakeholders to understand their needs and ensure that they are reflected in the product backlog o Maintain direct communications with senior and middle management o Coordinate preparation of materials for Management Committee, Board of Directors and Regulatory meetings as needed o Maintain Product Vision and Roadmap o Understand regulatory requirements and drivers impacting development goals and plans o Evaluate product changes and recommend needed process and system changes o Develop functional capabilities within the organization by driving innovation and continuous process improvements o Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define and prioritize the product backlog o Refine the product backlog to ensure that it is ready for development o Maintain product budget and forecast. Seek to optimize product delivery in the most cost effective manner. o Collaborate with technology partners and teams to drive strategic plans for the system development, integration and deployment o Work with the Project Owners/Managers, Technology Lead, and Scrum Master to ensure that the team is following the hybrid agile methodology and that any issues are addressed in a timely manner o Document and/or sign-off on acceptance criteria for user stories o Ensure that the product backlog is transparent, visible, and understood by all stakeholders o Ensure there is a clear traceability of requirements to deliverables o Ensure the product complies with all non-functional requirements o Comply with all product delivery controls and procedures Product Leadership Product Delivery Product Integrity Quality Management Team Leadership Qualifications: Previous experience as a Product Manager/Owner in a hybrid agile methodology is required Strong understanding of Agile product management methodologies and product development processes Excellent communication, collaboration, and presentation skills Strong interpersonal and influencing skills, including ability to interact effectively with peers, all levels of management, regulators and member firms Ability to work effectively with and lead cross-functional teams Strong analytical and problem-solving skills Demonstrated ability to gather, analyze, and evaluate facts, and prepare and present concise oral and written reports Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously Ability to work independently in a fast-paced, dynamic environment Must be able to work under deadlines and manage multiple tasks Self-directed; Ability to work both independently with minimal direction or oversight in a team-oriented, collaborative environment Experience working in the financial services industry General securities markets, derivatives knowledge required Strong knowledge in multiple asset classes like equities, interest rates, volatility, commodities, and foreign currencies (Risk Pillar Specific) Experience with central counter-party clearing, settlement of derivatives, financial risk management and regulated capital markets infrastructure Willingness to roll up your sleeves and do whatever is necessary Technical Skills: Proficiency using Jira, Confluence, Tableau and Microsoft Office applications Education and/or Experience: Bachelor's degree MBA, MS or equivalent graduate degree in a relevant field preferred 10+ years of financial risk management experience leading teams and building robust business processes is required 2+ years of product management experience, preferably with Risk Management products and capabilities Demonstrated experience with ensuring effective process change management 10+ years of experience in financial services/regulated capital markets infrastructure. Experience with an exchange, regulator or clearing house preferred
18/04/2024
Full time
NO SPONSORSHIP Principal, Product Manager - Financial Risk Management and Systems SALARY: $190k plus 15% bonus LOCATION: CHICAGO, IL Hybrid 3 days onsite Looking for a candidate with experience as a product manager/owner agile product manager experience financial services general security markets derivatives knowledge multiple asset classes like equities interest rates volatility commodities foreign currencies risk pillar specify control counter party clearing statements of derivatives financial risk management and regulated capital markets infrastructure Jira confluence tableau MS Applications 10 years of financial risk management Summary: The Product Owner at the will be responsible for maximizing the value of the Products delivered to our stakeholders by representing business interests, working with our technology teams to determine requirements, creating a product roadmap for development, and prioritizing the work. The Product Owner will work in a hybrid agile methodology collaborating with cross-functional teams. The Product Owner must ensure that the technology teams understand and are aligned with the Product vision and that leadership is kept aware of Product progress and status. Primary Duties and Responsibilities: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each primary duty satisfactorily. Stakeholder Engagement and Management o Act as the primary point of contact for stakeholders regarding the product backlog and product development o Interact with internal and external stakeholders such as regulators, exchanges and other external parties in explaining OCC's Products o Elicit, interpret, lead requirement workshop discussions with vendors, stakeholders and/or product owners; assist in the development of backlog items and acceptance criteria o Work with internal and external stakeholders to understand their needs and ensure that they are reflected in the product backlog o Maintain direct communications with senior and middle management o Coordinate preparation of materials for Management Committee, Board of Directors and Regulatory meetings as needed o Maintain Product Vision and Roadmap o Understand regulatory requirements and drivers impacting development goals and plans o Evaluate product changes and recommend needed process and system changes o Develop functional capabilities within the organization by driving innovation and continuous process improvements o Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define and prioritize the product backlog o Refine the product backlog to ensure that it is ready for development o Maintain product budget and forecast. Seek to optimize product delivery in the most cost effective manner. o Collaborate with technology partners and teams to drive strategic plans for the system development, integration and deployment o Work with the Project Owners/Managers, Technology Lead, and Scrum Master to ensure that the team is following the hybrid agile methodology and that any issues are addressed in a timely manner o Document and/or sign-off on acceptance criteria for user stories o Ensure that the product backlog is transparent, visible, and understood by all stakeholders o Ensure there is a clear traceability of requirements to deliverables o Ensure the product complies with all non-functional requirements o Comply with all product delivery controls and procedures Product Leadership Product Delivery Product Integrity Quality Management Team Leadership Qualifications: Previous experience as a Product Manager/Owner in a hybrid agile methodology is required Strong understanding of Agile product management methodologies and product development processes Excellent communication, collaboration, and presentation skills Strong interpersonal and influencing skills, including ability to interact effectively with peers, all levels of management, regulators and member firms Ability to work effectively with and lead cross-functional teams Strong analytical and problem-solving skills Demonstrated ability to gather, analyze, and evaluate facts, and prepare and present concise oral and written reports Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously Ability to work independently in a fast-paced, dynamic environment Must be able to work under deadlines and manage multiple tasks Self-directed; Ability to work both independently with minimal direction or oversight in a team-oriented, collaborative environment Experience working in the financial services industry General securities markets, derivatives knowledge required Strong knowledge in multiple asset classes like equities, interest rates, volatility, commodities, and foreign currencies (Risk Pillar Specific) Experience with central counter-party clearing, settlement of derivatives, financial risk management and regulated capital markets infrastructure Willingness to roll up your sleeves and do whatever is necessary Technical Skills: Proficiency using Jira, Confluence, Tableau and Microsoft Office applications Education and/or Experience: Bachelor's degree MBA, MS or equivalent graduate degree in a relevant field preferred 10+ years of financial risk management experience leading teams and building robust business processes is required 2+ years of product management experience, preferably with Risk Management products and capabilities Demonstrated experience with ensuring effective process change management 10+ years of experience in financial services/regulated capital markets infrastructure. Experience with an exchange, regulator or clearing house preferred
SAP Technical (Basis) Project Manager - GERMAN SPEAKING eurpeople's customer, a leading German SAP service provider is seeking an experienced SAP Technical (Basis) Project Manager to join their team and assist with their customers transition projects from ECC to S4 HANA. The chosen candidate will be required to have proven experience within SAP Basis, specifically within the following areas: Required SAP Basis knowledge: Requirements and processes for upgrades, DMO (Database Migration Option), migration (backup/restore - export/import) Customer requirements during regular customer projects (SPDD, SPAU) Knowledge of MS Project & Excel (for project plans, cut-over plans, etc.) Multi-project management (management of several, different projects) Knowledge of future fields desirable (SAP RISE, Azure, M365 Portfolio) IN addition to fluent German, good English skills will be a huge advantage Tasks to Perform: Planning customer and internal appointments (on a weekly basis) to coordinate the project Creation of a project plan for SAP-specific projects (ERP upgrade, S/4HANA upgrade, box Switches, migrations, etc.) in the MS Project (templates are available for almost every scenario) Creation and coordination of a cut-over plan for the go live with the customer Maintain and edit open points list Risk management Coordination with the application team during the customer's test phase Collaboration with our operational teams (Service Mgmt, infrastructure, SAP Basis etc.) The expectation is that this assignment will be 100% remote however, due to specific project requirements, very occassional travel may be required. If this is the case, the customer will reimburse all associated travel and accommodation costs, based on actual receipts. Candidates must possess excellent communication skills and MUST SPEAK FLUENT GERMAN & ENGLISH. The customer WILL NOT consider candidate(s) who DO NOT possess a relevant passport that allows them to immediately travel to the project location. Candidates who require visas, work permits or sponsorship need not apply. eurpeople is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. eurpeople is an Equal Opportunities employer; we welcome applicants from all backgrounds. For more information please send your CV providing your contact details and a representative of eurpeople will contact you. Alternatively please call eurpeople on the telephone number provided.
18/04/2024
Project-based
SAP Technical (Basis) Project Manager - GERMAN SPEAKING eurpeople's customer, a leading German SAP service provider is seeking an experienced SAP Technical (Basis) Project Manager to join their team and assist with their customers transition projects from ECC to S4 HANA. The chosen candidate will be required to have proven experience within SAP Basis, specifically within the following areas: Required SAP Basis knowledge: Requirements and processes for upgrades, DMO (Database Migration Option), migration (backup/restore - export/import) Customer requirements during regular customer projects (SPDD, SPAU) Knowledge of MS Project & Excel (for project plans, cut-over plans, etc.) Multi-project management (management of several, different projects) Knowledge of future fields desirable (SAP RISE, Azure, M365 Portfolio) IN addition to fluent German, good English skills will be a huge advantage Tasks to Perform: Planning customer and internal appointments (on a weekly basis) to coordinate the project Creation of a project plan for SAP-specific projects (ERP upgrade, S/4HANA upgrade, box Switches, migrations, etc.) in the MS Project (templates are available for almost every scenario) Creation and coordination of a cut-over plan for the go live with the customer Maintain and edit open points list Risk management Coordination with the application team during the customer's test phase Collaboration with our operational teams (Service Mgmt, infrastructure, SAP Basis etc.) The expectation is that this assignment will be 100% remote however, due to specific project requirements, very occassional travel may be required. If this is the case, the customer will reimburse all associated travel and accommodation costs, based on actual receipts. Candidates must possess excellent communication skills and MUST SPEAK FLUENT GERMAN & ENGLISH. The customer WILL NOT consider candidate(s) who DO NOT possess a relevant passport that allows them to immediately travel to the project location. Candidates who require visas, work permits or sponsorship need not apply. eurpeople is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. eurpeople is an Equal Opportunities employer; we welcome applicants from all backgrounds. For more information please send your CV providing your contact details and a representative of eurpeople will contact you. Alternatively please call eurpeople on the telephone number provided.
The Role The position is for enthusiastic and motivated Principal Consultants who will be part of our EIA teams, with specialisms in infrastructure EIA. In particular we are looking for a candidate to help deliver projects in any of the energy, water, highways, rail and coastal sectors to meet our growing and exciting portfolio of project needs. As a collaborative team we also have cross-working opportunities with our EIA property team. Applicants need to be client focused with a positive and proactive attitude, excellent communication skills and happy to work as part of a team. All roles will work closely with our Planning, Social value and social economics teams and a wide range of external partners, to deliver across a range of projects. The successful candidate will be expected to have a thorough knowledge of EIA, including guidelines and the planning process and a proven track record of managing and leading multidisciplinary teams for EIA, on time and on budget. They will also be expected to have excellent project management, report writing and communication and client liaison skills with a keen eye for detail and a positive attitude towards business development. They will be expected to enhance our diverse project portfolio by leading or contribute to bids for projects of all scales, size and sectors. Their role within project delivery may be as project manager, framework manager and/or technical lead. They would also be expected to assist with the training/mentoring of junior members of the team. We offer flexible hybrid working and would consider candidates across our other locations. The Candidate We expect the successful Principal candidates will: * Have 5-8 years of consulting experience. * Have project delivery experience with a strong work ethic, able to be organised, flexible and motivated. * Have demonstratable experience contributing to and managing the delivery of EIA and related projects, primarily in the infrastructure sector (energy, water, rail, highways, coastal), including DCOs. * Be confident, show initiative, be enthusiastic and outgoing with excellent interpersonal and communication skills, having the ability to liaise at all levels. * Consultancy requires knowledge of project management techniques and methodologies. We expect all candidates to have a passion for project delivery, ensuring client satisfaction is achieved on time and within budget. * Hold a degree in a relevant environmental/sustainability/planning field. * An active network of contacts in infrastructure. * Have project management and people management experience. * Have excellent report writing skills. * Be confident, with excellent communication skills, and be client focussed. * Bring energy and enthusiasm, with attention to detail and a creative approach to problem solving. Experience of any of the following would be useful: * Membership of a relevant environmental institute with either chartership or actively working towards it. * A specialist in one or more of the traditional EIA disciplines, planning or sustainability. * Have a post graduate degree in a related field. * Awareness and understanding of environmental management plans/CEMPs/CoCPs (or equivalent) to support construction property development projects * Be aware of the anticipated future direction of the UK environmental assessment regime and be up-to-date with environmental legislation. * Experience in strategic assessments such as SEA and equivalents. * Property sector EIA. Consultancy requires knowledge of project management techniques and methodologies. We expect all candidates to have a passion for project delivery, ensuring client satisfaction is achieved on time and within budget.
18/04/2024
Full time
The Role The position is for enthusiastic and motivated Principal Consultants who will be part of our EIA teams, with specialisms in infrastructure EIA. In particular we are looking for a candidate to help deliver projects in any of the energy, water, highways, rail and coastal sectors to meet our growing and exciting portfolio of project needs. As a collaborative team we also have cross-working opportunities with our EIA property team. Applicants need to be client focused with a positive and proactive attitude, excellent communication skills and happy to work as part of a team. All roles will work closely with our Planning, Social value and social economics teams and a wide range of external partners, to deliver across a range of projects. The successful candidate will be expected to have a thorough knowledge of EIA, including guidelines and the planning process and a proven track record of managing and leading multidisciplinary teams for EIA, on time and on budget. They will also be expected to have excellent project management, report writing and communication and client liaison skills with a keen eye for detail and a positive attitude towards business development. They will be expected to enhance our diverse project portfolio by leading or contribute to bids for projects of all scales, size and sectors. Their role within project delivery may be as project manager, framework manager and/or technical lead. They would also be expected to assist with the training/mentoring of junior members of the team. We offer flexible hybrid working and would consider candidates across our other locations. The Candidate We expect the successful Principal candidates will: * Have 5-8 years of consulting experience. * Have project delivery experience with a strong work ethic, able to be organised, flexible and motivated. * Have demonstratable experience contributing to and managing the delivery of EIA and related projects, primarily in the infrastructure sector (energy, water, rail, highways, coastal), including DCOs. * Be confident, show initiative, be enthusiastic and outgoing with excellent interpersonal and communication skills, having the ability to liaise at all levels. * Consultancy requires knowledge of project management techniques and methodologies. We expect all candidates to have a passion for project delivery, ensuring client satisfaction is achieved on time and within budget. * Hold a degree in a relevant environmental/sustainability/planning field. * An active network of contacts in infrastructure. * Have project management and people management experience. * Have excellent report writing skills. * Be confident, with excellent communication skills, and be client focussed. * Bring energy and enthusiasm, with attention to detail and a creative approach to problem solving. Experience of any of the following would be useful: * Membership of a relevant environmental institute with either chartership or actively working towards it. * A specialist in one or more of the traditional EIA disciplines, planning or sustainability. * Have a post graduate degree in a related field. * Awareness and understanding of environmental management plans/CEMPs/CoCPs (or equivalent) to support construction property development projects * Be aware of the anticipated future direction of the UK environmental assessment regime and be up-to-date with environmental legislation. * Experience in strategic assessments such as SEA and equivalents. * Property sector EIA. Consultancy requires knowledge of project management techniques and methodologies. We expect all candidates to have a passion for project delivery, ensuring client satisfaction is achieved on time and within budget.
Adecco's specialist Property Services Division are proud to have been commissioned to partner exclusively with Wakefield District Housing to assist them in recruiting a permanent Development Manager to work from their offices within Wakefield. WDH now has more than 32,000 properties throughout the Yorkshire region. We employ more than 1400 employees, with an estimated turnover of over £150m. It is an exciting time for WDH as we are expanding our New Build Development Programme in line with our 2025 Business Strategy. Our ambitious growth plan is to build up to 500 new properties a year and our new build plans include area of major regeneration and ensuring our assets are sustainable, secure and safe. Leading the Development Project Managers and Technical Support Officer you will ensure that our teams deliver the highest standards in bringing new build delivery forward and provide outstanding new homes that meet our customers' needs. You will be delivery focused, ensuring that our organisation meets it's customer commitments, is efficient and effective and be a transformational leader who enjoys working collaboratively. The role provides an opportunity to have a key operational role in the delivery of WDH's vision for supporting New Build growth. The role will be aligned to agreed Investment and Business Plan targets and budget, supported by robust business plans within a risk management framework. To be considered for these roles you will have a significant experience in a Housing Construction related field, with previous managerial experience, and be highly ambitious with an appreciation of the challenges of delivering our business strategy and plans in a competitive landscape. You will also have up-to-date knowledge of legislative planning frameworks, regulatory requirements and key issues relevant to new build development, legislation and best practice. The ideal candidates will have extensive knowledge of New Build development, is adept at project management and crucially understand operational delivery. You will have a qualification at Level 6 in a relevant subject as well as extensive experience in a housing related field. WDH is on a journey to create an agile organisation by investing in a new digital infrastructure as well as increasing our customer focus. Salary and Benefits £48,398 - £52,030 33 holidays per annum plus your birthday off each year 15.7% employee contribution (local government pension scheme) Hybrid/Flexible working patterns Private BUPA healthcare where the individual is booked in for an annual health check as part of this. Recruitment Timeline Closing Date: Sunday 5th May If you feel this role is for you and have the relevant qualifications; experience and competences and you can make a difference at WDH, please contact either of the following; Sue Young - Executive Director Investment Wakefield District Housing (see below) Role and company information. Allan Madden - Senior Business Manager Adecco Property Services (see below) Role information, and application process and JD requests
18/04/2024
Full time
Adecco's specialist Property Services Division are proud to have been commissioned to partner exclusively with Wakefield District Housing to assist them in recruiting a permanent Development Manager to work from their offices within Wakefield. WDH now has more than 32,000 properties throughout the Yorkshire region. We employ more than 1400 employees, with an estimated turnover of over £150m. It is an exciting time for WDH as we are expanding our New Build Development Programme in line with our 2025 Business Strategy. Our ambitious growth plan is to build up to 500 new properties a year and our new build plans include area of major regeneration and ensuring our assets are sustainable, secure and safe. Leading the Development Project Managers and Technical Support Officer you will ensure that our teams deliver the highest standards in bringing new build delivery forward and provide outstanding new homes that meet our customers' needs. You will be delivery focused, ensuring that our organisation meets it's customer commitments, is efficient and effective and be a transformational leader who enjoys working collaboratively. The role provides an opportunity to have a key operational role in the delivery of WDH's vision for supporting New Build growth. The role will be aligned to agreed Investment and Business Plan targets and budget, supported by robust business plans within a risk management framework. To be considered for these roles you will have a significant experience in a Housing Construction related field, with previous managerial experience, and be highly ambitious with an appreciation of the challenges of delivering our business strategy and plans in a competitive landscape. You will also have up-to-date knowledge of legislative planning frameworks, regulatory requirements and key issues relevant to new build development, legislation and best practice. The ideal candidates will have extensive knowledge of New Build development, is adept at project management and crucially understand operational delivery. You will have a qualification at Level 6 in a relevant subject as well as extensive experience in a housing related field. WDH is on a journey to create an agile organisation by investing in a new digital infrastructure as well as increasing our customer focus. Salary and Benefits £48,398 - £52,030 33 holidays per annum plus your birthday off each year 15.7% employee contribution (local government pension scheme) Hybrid/Flexible working patterns Private BUPA healthcare where the individual is booked in for an annual health check as part of this. Recruitment Timeline Closing Date: Sunday 5th May If you feel this role is for you and have the relevant qualifications; experience and competences and you can make a difference at WDH, please contact either of the following; Sue Young - Executive Director Investment Wakefield District Housing (see below) Role and company information. Allan Madden - Senior Business Manager Adecco Property Services (see below) Role information, and application process and JD requests
With a team comprising many recognised industry leaders, we work with inspirational clients on their organisations, on their challenges and on exciting, innovative, complex and globally relevant projects, programmes and schemes. We provide a bespoke professional service to clients so that they can make the right decisions and achieve the best outcomes. We do this by leveraging our experience and breadth of skills alongside our insights, commitment, and ethical approach to everything we do. Overview Our work portfolio includes: Environment Management and Consents Support for HS2, Crossrail and Transport for London; iconic large scale property developments and urban regeneration schemes such as Barking Riverside and consents support for the construction delivery of HS2 Curzon St, Birmingham. We carry out a wide range of bespoke planning and environmental assessments - everything from air quality monitoring, Environmental Statement reviews, through to environment management and consents on large scale projects. We are seeking an energetic, enthusiastic and experienced Principal Consultant/Associate Director to work within our Environmental Management and Consents team in Birmingham (or alternatively a London location could be considered), delivering and managing projects and helping to grow our business in this area as well as to further build our market presence. The Role The positions are for enthusiastic and motivated Principals/Associate Director who will be part of the Environmental Management and Consents team and work closely with the business unit lead. The ideal candidates will be comfortable in attending client's sites, travelling to them and conducting meetings with their staff as necessary. We are looking for Environment Management and Consents experience in delivery, delivering training to a range of audiences and ideally construction experience. All roles will work closely with our internal teams (including Planning, Acoustics, Air Quality, Digital Delivery, Ecology and EIA Infrastructure and Property) and a wide range of external partners, to deliver across a range of projects. We would expect the candidate to have specialist knowledge in one or more of the following: * Preparation and delivery of Environment Management Plans and Consent Management Plans and maintaining consents registers; * Preparation of material to support pre- submission discussions; * Liaison with Consenting Authorities; and Construction knowledge and background working through design and * construction sequencing; and Integrated Management Systems including Environment management processes. Principals will be expected to lead or contribute to bids for projects of all scales. Their role within project delivery may be as project director, project manager, framework manager and/or technical lead. They would also be expected to assist with the training/mentoring of junior members of the team. Demonstrable knowledge of environment management and consents. Consultancy requires knowledge of project management techniques and methodologies. We expect all candidates to have a passion for project delivery, ensuring client satisfaction is achieved on time and within budget. The Candidates We expect the successful Principal candidates will: * Have 8+ years of relevant experience within the environment, planning and sustainability sectors; * Demonstrable experience of writing CoCPs * Ability to monitor and report on consents KPI data; * Ability to develop and provide consent related supporting materials such as consent briefings/handovers and consent plans; * an active network of contacts in Environmental Management and Consents sectors; and * have project management and people management experience.
18/04/2024
Full time
With a team comprising many recognised industry leaders, we work with inspirational clients on their organisations, on their challenges and on exciting, innovative, complex and globally relevant projects, programmes and schemes. We provide a bespoke professional service to clients so that they can make the right decisions and achieve the best outcomes. We do this by leveraging our experience and breadth of skills alongside our insights, commitment, and ethical approach to everything we do. Overview Our work portfolio includes: Environment Management and Consents Support for HS2, Crossrail and Transport for London; iconic large scale property developments and urban regeneration schemes such as Barking Riverside and consents support for the construction delivery of HS2 Curzon St, Birmingham. We carry out a wide range of bespoke planning and environmental assessments - everything from air quality monitoring, Environmental Statement reviews, through to environment management and consents on large scale projects. We are seeking an energetic, enthusiastic and experienced Principal Consultant/Associate Director to work within our Environmental Management and Consents team in Birmingham (or alternatively a London location could be considered), delivering and managing projects and helping to grow our business in this area as well as to further build our market presence. The Role The positions are for enthusiastic and motivated Principals/Associate Director who will be part of the Environmental Management and Consents team and work closely with the business unit lead. The ideal candidates will be comfortable in attending client's sites, travelling to them and conducting meetings with their staff as necessary. We are looking for Environment Management and Consents experience in delivery, delivering training to a range of audiences and ideally construction experience. All roles will work closely with our internal teams (including Planning, Acoustics, Air Quality, Digital Delivery, Ecology and EIA Infrastructure and Property) and a wide range of external partners, to deliver across a range of projects. We would expect the candidate to have specialist knowledge in one or more of the following: * Preparation and delivery of Environment Management Plans and Consent Management Plans and maintaining consents registers; * Preparation of material to support pre- submission discussions; * Liaison with Consenting Authorities; and Construction knowledge and background working through design and * construction sequencing; and Integrated Management Systems including Environment management processes. Principals will be expected to lead or contribute to bids for projects of all scales. Their role within project delivery may be as project director, project manager, framework manager and/or technical lead. They would also be expected to assist with the training/mentoring of junior members of the team. Demonstrable knowledge of environment management and consents. Consultancy requires knowledge of project management techniques and methodologies. We expect all candidates to have a passion for project delivery, ensuring client satisfaction is achieved on time and within budget. The Candidates We expect the successful Principal candidates will: * Have 8+ years of relevant experience within the environment, planning and sustainability sectors; * Demonstrable experience of writing CoCPs * Ability to monitor and report on consents KPI data; * Ability to develop and provide consent related supporting materials such as consent briefings/handovers and consent plans; * an active network of contacts in Environmental Management and Consents sectors; and * have project management and people management experience.
Position: Windows/Dell Infra Admin Location: Rugby, UK Duration: Permanent JOB DESCRIPTION: As a Senior Windows Infrastructure Admin/Engineer, you'll have a broad remit of responsibilities across the entire Windows infrastructure, service operations and support, including Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, Group policy, MFA (Multi-Factor Authentication) and Windows Server 2003 to 2012 R2 and Widows desktop solutions. You will proactively troubleshoot complex issues, devising innovative solutions and proactively introducing improvements, enhancements, and automation. Working with a wide variety of platforms and programming languages, you will be a key player in delivering a reliable, high-quality trading environment as part of a diverse, globally distributed team. Essential Responsibilities/Qualifications: Take ownership of Active Directory and Windows Server infrastructure, service operations and support. Proven track record in a similar role supporting and maintaining Microsoft AD & Server Environments. Lead on all phases of Active Directory and Windows Server estate life cycle management. Lead on troubleshooting Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, MFA and Group Policy issues. Strong technical experience in administering MFA (Multi-Factor Authentication) technologies across server and client components. Actively manage and monitor Active Directory and Server estate related ServiceNow tickets, and remediations from monitoring and alerting systems. Strong Windows Support Skills - 2012 to 2019. Experience in supporting MS Exchange. Experience in Microsoft 365 services and Endpoint Manager Good knowledge of VMWare ESX. Strong PowerShell, SCCM and SCOM skills. Contribute to IT infrastructure related security, maintenance, performance, capacity, and life cycle management. Contribute reports on infrastructure operations, services, and major incidents. Create and maintain work plans, design, and operations documentation sets. Create and review change requests to support project delivery and operational change. Work as part of a team to deliver complex solutions as lead specialist, project team resource or technical support. Good understanding of ITIL & related processes. Liaise with third parties and vendors. ITILv3/ITIL4 certified or recent relevant experience working in ITIL controlled environment. Experience writing process documentation including operational support guidelines, policies, and procedures. Strong Change management, Incident Management and Problem Management processes. Ability to create and maintain technical and design documents. Must be willing to work out of Rugby, UK site (subject to COVID regulations). Candidate must have the valid SC Clearance. Look forward to your response at earliest.
18/04/2024
Full time
Position: Windows/Dell Infra Admin Location: Rugby, UK Duration: Permanent JOB DESCRIPTION: As a Senior Windows Infrastructure Admin/Engineer, you'll have a broad remit of responsibilities across the entire Windows infrastructure, service operations and support, including Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, Group policy, MFA (Multi-Factor Authentication) and Windows Server 2003 to 2012 R2 and Widows desktop solutions. You will proactively troubleshoot complex issues, devising innovative solutions and proactively introducing improvements, enhancements, and automation. Working with a wide variety of platforms and programming languages, you will be a key player in delivering a reliable, high-quality trading environment as part of a diverse, globally distributed team. Essential Responsibilities/Qualifications: Take ownership of Active Directory and Windows Server infrastructure, service operations and support. Proven track record in a similar role supporting and maintaining Microsoft AD & Server Environments. Lead on all phases of Active Directory and Windows Server estate life cycle management. Lead on troubleshooting Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, MFA and Group Policy issues. Strong technical experience in administering MFA (Multi-Factor Authentication) technologies across server and client components. Actively manage and monitor Active Directory and Server estate related ServiceNow tickets, and remediations from monitoring and alerting systems. Strong Windows Support Skills - 2012 to 2019. Experience in supporting MS Exchange. Experience in Microsoft 365 services and Endpoint Manager Good knowledge of VMWare ESX. Strong PowerShell, SCCM and SCOM skills. Contribute to IT infrastructure related security, maintenance, performance, capacity, and life cycle management. Contribute reports on infrastructure operations, services, and major incidents. Create and maintain work plans, design, and operations documentation sets. Create and review change requests to support project delivery and operational change. Work as part of a team to deliver complex solutions as lead specialist, project team resource or technical support. Good understanding of ITIL & related processes. Liaise with third parties and vendors. ITILv3/ITIL4 certified or recent relevant experience working in ITIL controlled environment. Experience writing process documentation including operational support guidelines, policies, and procedures. Strong Change management, Incident Management and Problem Management processes. Ability to create and maintain technical and design documents. Must be willing to work out of Rugby, UK site (subject to COVID regulations). Candidate must have the valid SC Clearance. Look forward to your response at earliest.
NO SPONSORSHIP QUALITY ASSURANCE MANAGER SALARY: $140K - $175K FLEX PLUS Bonus LOCATION: Chicago, IL This is a manager position. You will be a people manager managing vendors, outsourced resources, onshore, offshore, MSAS Back End technology. Applications desktop mobility strategies implementations products cloud global experience reducing defects that impact end users productivity will support QA development metrics agile tools processes Microsoft applications Jira ServiceNow This role will lead the Quality Assurance (QA) function for the Information Technology Team. This leader will own quality strategies, implementation and institutionalization of specific tailored solutions for each production deliverable, ongoing development of the team and metrics development, reporting and improvement. The production deliverables include external and internal facing products running on or in laptops, desktops, mobile devices, data centers, cloud and hybrid environments around the world. An important goal of this role is to improve speed to business value and reducing defects that impact end-user productivity. 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 & Requirements Bachelors degree 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. Strong listening skills and highly collaborative. 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
17/04/2024
Full time
NO SPONSORSHIP QUALITY ASSURANCE MANAGER SALARY: $140K - $175K FLEX PLUS Bonus LOCATION: Chicago, IL This is a manager position. You will be a people manager managing vendors, outsourced resources, onshore, offshore, MSAS Back End technology. Applications desktop mobility strategies implementations products cloud global experience reducing defects that impact end users productivity will support QA development metrics agile tools processes Microsoft applications Jira ServiceNow This role will lead the Quality Assurance (QA) function for the Information Technology Team. This leader will own quality strategies, implementation and institutionalization of specific tailored solutions for each production deliverable, ongoing development of the team and metrics development, reporting and improvement. The production deliverables include external and internal facing products running on or in laptops, desktops, mobile devices, data centers, cloud and hybrid environments around the world. An important goal of this role is to improve speed to business value and reducing defects that impact end-user productivity. 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 & Requirements Bachelors degree 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. Strong listening skills and highly collaborative. 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