Key Accountabilities: To support the Technical Service Manager(s) and Team Leader in maintaining the operational status, and maximising availability of assets to programme demanders. Resolution of significant issues. Maintain and promote high personal standards in environment, safety, health, security, and quality and be a great team player. Additional accountabilities for this job profile may be defined and appointed through the Chief Engineer Management Arrangements, with appointees listed within the Company Design Authorities and Technical Authorities, as held in the company management system. Key Responsibilities: Deliver Technical Excellence Provide a resilient cost effective highly available infrastructure to the business on top of which hosted services can be deployed, managed, and maintained. To manage the day-to-day sustainment of Infrastructure Systems, ensuring that planning, end-user impact, change management and problem management are properly addressed and monitored to ensure that deadlines, budgets, and service levels are met, and results delivered. Be responsible for diagnosing and following through to resolution any problems, escalating to team members or other teams and vendors when required. Build relationships with other teams within IT Operations to enable better support and communications. To maintain technical skills to allow us to benefit from new and emerging technologies to make supportive decisions. Attend technical briefing/support groups. Understand and develop support system road maps. Experience around packaging applications Moving from windows 10 to windows 11 Skills/Experience: Must have: Microsoft Configuration Manager Microsoft AppV PowerShell Scripting Desirable Skills: Ivanti Workspace control Ivanti Device and Application Control Advanced Installer and InstallShield. Sometime MSI studio Group Policy If you feel you have the skills and experience needed for this role; please do apply now.
17/05/2024
Project-based
Key Accountabilities: To support the Technical Service Manager(s) and Team Leader in maintaining the operational status, and maximising availability of assets to programme demanders. Resolution of significant issues. Maintain and promote high personal standards in environment, safety, health, security, and quality and be a great team player. Additional accountabilities for this job profile may be defined and appointed through the Chief Engineer Management Arrangements, with appointees listed within the Company Design Authorities and Technical Authorities, as held in the company management system. Key Responsibilities: Deliver Technical Excellence Provide a resilient cost effective highly available infrastructure to the business on top of which hosted services can be deployed, managed, and maintained. To manage the day-to-day sustainment of Infrastructure Systems, ensuring that planning, end-user impact, change management and problem management are properly addressed and monitored to ensure that deadlines, budgets, and service levels are met, and results delivered. Be responsible for diagnosing and following through to resolution any problems, escalating to team members or other teams and vendors when required. Build relationships with other teams within IT Operations to enable better support and communications. To maintain technical skills to allow us to benefit from new and emerging technologies to make supportive decisions. Attend technical briefing/support groups. Understand and develop support system road maps. Experience around packaging applications Moving from windows 10 to windows 11 Skills/Experience: Must have: Microsoft Configuration Manager Microsoft AppV PowerShell Scripting Desirable Skills: Ivanti Workspace control Ivanti Device and Application Control Advanced Installer and InstallShield. Sometime MSI studio Group Policy If you feel you have the skills and experience needed for this role; please do apply now.
Spectrum IT Recruitment (South) Ltd
Southampton, Hampshire
Infrastructure Manager Excellent opportunity for an Infrastructure Manager to join an excellent clients established team. The successful candidate will responsible for managing all technical aspects of our clients infrastructure estate; including co-lo and AWS (EC2, RDS and Kubernetes). The Infrastructure and Manager will also take responsibility for information security management. To be successful in this role, you will be experienced working with open-source technologies and will need to be experienced in managing data centres, along with cloud (preferable AWS). The successful Infrastructure Manager should be comfortable working in a fast paced environment managing all infrastructure for a system with 100s of thousands of end users. The role will remain very much hands on and would suit someone with 1-2 years od management experience or someone who is looking to take a step up into a management role. This role will have 2 direct reports. This is a fully remote position but you may be required to attend the odd company meeting in the Hampshire area. Skills required: Minimum of 5 years Infrastructure/DevOps experience within a software product organisation Experience managing risk to data assets Experience using configuration management systems - puppet Strong understanding and experience of maintaining Linux (RHEL) operating system Demonstrable commitment to learning and professional development Results orientated with excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Good understanding of TCP, HTTP, Networking and security appliances Key responsibilities: Oversee maintenance and technical operations of compute environments ensuring availability, integrity and confidentiality of data assets and services Line management of infrastructure/DevOps engineers Experiment with new technology with a view to continually improving service delivery Take ownership and improve upon risk management processes If you feel you have the skills and experience for this opportunity, please contact Oliver Wilson or email (see below) Spectrum IT Recruitment (South) Limited is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
16/05/2024
Full time
Infrastructure Manager Excellent opportunity for an Infrastructure Manager to join an excellent clients established team. The successful candidate will responsible for managing all technical aspects of our clients infrastructure estate; including co-lo and AWS (EC2, RDS and Kubernetes). The Infrastructure and Manager will also take responsibility for information security management. To be successful in this role, you will be experienced working with open-source technologies and will need to be experienced in managing data centres, along with cloud (preferable AWS). The successful Infrastructure Manager should be comfortable working in a fast paced environment managing all infrastructure for a system with 100s of thousands of end users. The role will remain very much hands on and would suit someone with 1-2 years od management experience or someone who is looking to take a step up into a management role. This role will have 2 direct reports. This is a fully remote position but you may be required to attend the odd company meeting in the Hampshire area. Skills required: Minimum of 5 years Infrastructure/DevOps experience within a software product organisation Experience managing risk to data assets Experience using configuration management systems - puppet Strong understanding and experience of maintaining Linux (RHEL) operating system Demonstrable commitment to learning and professional development Results orientated with excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Good understanding of TCP, HTTP, Networking and security appliances Key responsibilities: Oversee maintenance and technical operations of compute environments ensuring availability, integrity and confidentiality of data assets and services Line management of infrastructure/DevOps engineers Experiment with new technology with a view to continually improving service delivery Take ownership and improve upon risk management processes If you feel you have the skills and experience for this opportunity, please contact Oliver Wilson or email (see below) Spectrum IT Recruitment (South) Limited is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
Perm - Senior Natural Gas Operator - Oil Trading - Copenhagen, Denmark Global Oil Trading company requires Senior Natural Gas Operator to work with Global Operations and Trading teams. The role Review and comment on contracts/tenders to ensure consistency with the trade ticket/recap. Execute daily operational activities: Conduct daily position checks for all European hubs Check and circulate send-outs for all terminals Executes a trade for transport/gas with their scheduling counterpart, keeping Traders in copy of confirms whenever changes to schedules, or pipeline restrictions indicate an unbalanced position, logging the trade and entering in corporate resource management platform. Appoint third party providers in line with group policy Liaise/coordinate with Finance, providing them with accurate and timely data needed for issuing of L/C's and obtaining P/Us Send daily nominations for within-day and day ahead; highlight imbalances to traders (if any) for all hubs within scope of role and act on the market to Handle all aspects of customs exportation/importation where applicable Ensure timely invoicing/payment of cargoes Monitor accounts receivables and control issue of interest invoices where applicable Maintain good records on all operations Ensure that corporate resources management platform is updated regularly and at all times reflects the latest information available/exceptions are kept to a minimum Monitor and advise deals desk of all costs related with each transaction (P&L awareness) Ensure operations are optimised to best commercial advantage, ensuring all contractual obligations are met (eg minimising/maximising of volumes/reducing exposures). Participate in short and long-term transport capacity auctions after consulting with Trading team. Send cost analysis for decision-making purposes. Assisting in storage auctions preparations, being able to analyse and process documentary, financial and other requirements and communicate them to all involved teams. Negotiate the Terminal sendouts with the Terminal Operators within contractual realms to maximise the value for the natural gas book. Manage storage logistics, handling day-to-day ops, checking storage levels, booking capacities for ops, understanding potential for penalties. Closing swap trades directly with c/p and matching trades on daily basis with all c/p's. Update storage injections/withdrawals on regular basis to gauge proper start of day position for each day along with P&L reconciliation for deals desk. Complete storage reconciliations; identify and investigate loss/gain differences. Understand regulatory changes and potential impacts to business. Maximise recoveries and ensure that all claims to third parties are correctly documented and presented. Secure payment of third party claims. Maintain good working practises with other trade support divisions - claims/deals desk/trade finance/chartering Establish and/or maintain good working relationships with contractual operations counterparts/third party service providers on a regular basis Participate in setting-up new business, checking GTC's for each hub and escalating risks and red flags accordingly. Training of less experienced members of the operations team to develop and increase knowledge/commercial awareness. Follow strictly internal procedures and company's policies. Adhere to Code of Conduct/HSEC Policy and Business Principles. Identify and escalate operational issues to Regional Manager seeking guidance as appropriate. Possess technical skills to improve processes and build automation Your background: Able to interpret the operational requirements of each contract, can review and comment on operational aspects of same. Understands the basic legal framework supporting natural gas contracts Has a good understanding of common pipeline operations and terminology. Able to ensure satisfactory commercial operation of natural gas flows under minimal supervision. Has a good understanding of relevant market infrastructure and business practices, has experience in communications with pipeline and storage operators Has experience in handling pipeline transport and storage capacity auctions. Has a good understanding of the different types of financial instruments and their uses. If interested in this position please send me your updated CV or email for a confidential call.
14/05/2024
Full time
Perm - Senior Natural Gas Operator - Oil Trading - Copenhagen, Denmark Global Oil Trading company requires Senior Natural Gas Operator to work with Global Operations and Trading teams. The role Review and comment on contracts/tenders to ensure consistency with the trade ticket/recap. Execute daily operational activities: Conduct daily position checks for all European hubs Check and circulate send-outs for all terminals Executes a trade for transport/gas with their scheduling counterpart, keeping Traders in copy of confirms whenever changes to schedules, or pipeline restrictions indicate an unbalanced position, logging the trade and entering in corporate resource management platform. Appoint third party providers in line with group policy Liaise/coordinate with Finance, providing them with accurate and timely data needed for issuing of L/C's and obtaining P/Us Send daily nominations for within-day and day ahead; highlight imbalances to traders (if any) for all hubs within scope of role and act on the market to Handle all aspects of customs exportation/importation where applicable Ensure timely invoicing/payment of cargoes Monitor accounts receivables and control issue of interest invoices where applicable Maintain good records on all operations Ensure that corporate resources management platform is updated regularly and at all times reflects the latest information available/exceptions are kept to a minimum Monitor and advise deals desk of all costs related with each transaction (P&L awareness) Ensure operations are optimised to best commercial advantage, ensuring all contractual obligations are met (eg minimising/maximising of volumes/reducing exposures). Participate in short and long-term transport capacity auctions after consulting with Trading team. Send cost analysis for decision-making purposes. Assisting in storage auctions preparations, being able to analyse and process documentary, financial and other requirements and communicate them to all involved teams. Negotiate the Terminal sendouts with the Terminal Operators within contractual realms to maximise the value for the natural gas book. Manage storage logistics, handling day-to-day ops, checking storage levels, booking capacities for ops, understanding potential for penalties. Closing swap trades directly with c/p and matching trades on daily basis with all c/p's. Update storage injections/withdrawals on regular basis to gauge proper start of day position for each day along with P&L reconciliation for deals desk. Complete storage reconciliations; identify and investigate loss/gain differences. Understand regulatory changes and potential impacts to business. Maximise recoveries and ensure that all claims to third parties are correctly documented and presented. Secure payment of third party claims. Maintain good working practises with other trade support divisions - claims/deals desk/trade finance/chartering Establish and/or maintain good working relationships with contractual operations counterparts/third party service providers on a regular basis Participate in setting-up new business, checking GTC's for each hub and escalating risks and red flags accordingly. Training of less experienced members of the operations team to develop and increase knowledge/commercial awareness. Follow strictly internal procedures and company's policies. Adhere to Code of Conduct/HSEC Policy and Business Principles. Identify and escalate operational issues to Regional Manager seeking guidance as appropriate. Possess technical skills to improve processes and build automation Your background: Able to interpret the operational requirements of each contract, can review and comment on operational aspects of same. Understands the basic legal framework supporting natural gas contracts Has a good understanding of common pipeline operations and terminology. Able to ensure satisfactory commercial operation of natural gas flows under minimal supervision. Has a good understanding of relevant market infrastructure and business practices, has experience in communications with pipeline and storage operators Has experience in handling pipeline transport and storage capacity auctions. Has a good understanding of the different types of financial instruments and their uses. If interested in this position please send me your updated CV or email for a confidential call.
Global Technology Solutions Ltd
Reading, Berkshire
Job Title: SC Cleared On Prem AD/Azure support specialist Location: Aldermaston, Reading. Potential hybrid agreements Salary: £56,525p/a Working hours: standard office hours British national only, this is due to the nature of the work and the clearances required. We are looking for customer-focused and enthusiastic Azure and Active Directory Specialist to join the company. You should have a genuine interest in solving IT issues and empathetic to customer needs and requirements. Day to day tasks include expert management and troubleshooting of Azure, Dev environments and Active Directory services and issues within a complex locked down System structure. You should possess good written and verbal communication skills, be willing to collaborate with the wider IT support teams and help us develop a strong partnership with our customers' IT Leadership. The successful candidate will be responsible in supporting a strategic change to the service model and implementing design documents and processes along with new statements of work. This will require working closely with the Operations Manager and Account Project Lead to define and implement a more agile and collaborative structure which is capable of blending BAU support with short term projects and ad-hoc requests, where scoped and agreed. This will be achieved by following Agile and ITIL Continuous Service Improvement methodologies. ESSENTIALS SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS: * 5 years plus Azure Active Directory experience (Essential) * Working Knowledge and implementation experience of Azure Dev Ops and Dev Test Labs * Azure Virtual Desktop knowledge and implementation experience (Nerdio) * Azure Cloud Infrastructure Knowledge * Infrastructure as a Code (knowledge and implementation experience) (IaC) * CI/CD pipelines knowledge and understanding * ARM templates/Bicep (knowledge and implementation experience) * Microsoft Tiered Model Knowledge and how this impacts different tiered environments * Azure Role & Functional based Security Delegation and Layers and Role Based Access Control * Azure Networking Experience * Azure Firewalls Experience * Azure Security including Conditional Access Policies and Multi Factor Authentication and Privileged Identity Management * Azure Virtual Machine Management * Azure Storage Experience * Azure Monitoring and log analytics * Azure Enterprise and ADFS Application Provisioning * Active Directory Connect/sync and Active Directory Federation Services * Azure PowerShell Scripting * Microsoft Windows Server 2016, 2019 and 2022 experience * Comfortable working with a Hybrid Joined Active Directory environment * Group Policy Management and Conditional Access Policy Management Experience * DNS, DHCP Experience * Working knowledge and understand of PKI Services * Scripting experience using BAT, PowerShell, C# and VB Scripts * Awareness of Change and Release Management * Strong communication skills both written and verbal * Self-motivated with a positive attitude and comfortable working with ambiguity * Create Operational guides and High-Level/Low-Level Designs * Good knowledge of MS Endpoint Management * Good knowledge of Office 365 and Exchange Online DESIRABLE SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS: * Infrastructure Support experience/background inc patching, backups and restores, Windows/Linux * AD Sync and AD Connect Experience beneficial * Azure Containers * Azure Kubernetes * Azure Endpoint Management/Intune * Good knowledge across SCCM; WSUS; SCOM 2019; AGPM; Lumensions. * ITIL Foundation certified with a broad experience across Service Management disciplines and Agile delivery Benefits: * Development through Training/Certification * Put through DV clearance (including tax allowance) * potential hybrid working (home and onsite) * Joining a strong team with a wealth of knowledge and experience If you have the skill required, apply now! "In applying for this position, you consent to your personal data being shared with the specified employer and for your details to remain with GTS for as long as is necessary to process your application. See our Privacy Notice for full information Global Technology Solutions is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
14/05/2024
Full time
Job Title: SC Cleared On Prem AD/Azure support specialist Location: Aldermaston, Reading. Potential hybrid agreements Salary: £56,525p/a Working hours: standard office hours British national only, this is due to the nature of the work and the clearances required. We are looking for customer-focused and enthusiastic Azure and Active Directory Specialist to join the company. You should have a genuine interest in solving IT issues and empathetic to customer needs and requirements. Day to day tasks include expert management and troubleshooting of Azure, Dev environments and Active Directory services and issues within a complex locked down System structure. You should possess good written and verbal communication skills, be willing to collaborate with the wider IT support teams and help us develop a strong partnership with our customers' IT Leadership. The successful candidate will be responsible in supporting a strategic change to the service model and implementing design documents and processes along with new statements of work. This will require working closely with the Operations Manager and Account Project Lead to define and implement a more agile and collaborative structure which is capable of blending BAU support with short term projects and ad-hoc requests, where scoped and agreed. This will be achieved by following Agile and ITIL Continuous Service Improvement methodologies. ESSENTIALS SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS: * 5 years plus Azure Active Directory experience (Essential) * Working Knowledge and implementation experience of Azure Dev Ops and Dev Test Labs * Azure Virtual Desktop knowledge and implementation experience (Nerdio) * Azure Cloud Infrastructure Knowledge * Infrastructure as a Code (knowledge and implementation experience) (IaC) * CI/CD pipelines knowledge and understanding * ARM templates/Bicep (knowledge and implementation experience) * Microsoft Tiered Model Knowledge and how this impacts different tiered environments * Azure Role & Functional based Security Delegation and Layers and Role Based Access Control * Azure Networking Experience * Azure Firewalls Experience * Azure Security including Conditional Access Policies and Multi Factor Authentication and Privileged Identity Management * Azure Virtual Machine Management * Azure Storage Experience * Azure Monitoring and log analytics * Azure Enterprise and ADFS Application Provisioning * Active Directory Connect/sync and Active Directory Federation Services * Azure PowerShell Scripting * Microsoft Windows Server 2016, 2019 and 2022 experience * Comfortable working with a Hybrid Joined Active Directory environment * Group Policy Management and Conditional Access Policy Management Experience * DNS, DHCP Experience * Working knowledge and understand of PKI Services * Scripting experience using BAT, PowerShell, C# and VB Scripts * Awareness of Change and Release Management * Strong communication skills both written and verbal * Self-motivated with a positive attitude and comfortable working with ambiguity * Create Operational guides and High-Level/Low-Level Designs * Good knowledge of MS Endpoint Management * Good knowledge of Office 365 and Exchange Online DESIRABLE SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS: * Infrastructure Support experience/background inc patching, backups and restores, Windows/Linux * AD Sync and AD Connect Experience beneficial * Azure Containers * Azure Kubernetes * Azure Endpoint Management/Intune * Good knowledge across SCCM; WSUS; SCOM 2019; AGPM; Lumensions. * ITIL Foundation certified with a broad experience across Service Management disciplines and Agile delivery Benefits: * Development through Training/Certification * Put through DV clearance (including tax allowance) * potential hybrid working (home and onsite) * Joining a strong team with a wealth of knowledge and experience If you have the skill required, apply now! "In applying for this position, you consent to your personal data being shared with the specified employer and for your details to remain with GTS for as long as is necessary to process your application. See our Privacy Notice for full information Global Technology Solutions is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
Antal International Networks
Liverpool, Merseyside
Key words: Networking/3rd line/Network Engineer Location - Liverpool/L7 - Hybrid - must be able to commute easily to Liverpool min 6 times per month,probably more My client are a prestigious membership based organisation and have an exciting role for an IT Network Manager to join their team. Working within the IT services department as a member of the Technical Operations (Infrastructure) team, the main focus of your role is to manage the organisation's computer network systems, including WiFi, ensuring their operating efficiency, availability and security. This includes: > Designing and implementing network solutions > Monitoring network performance, availability, and security > Troubleshooting and resolving network issues > Managing network upgrades and maintenance > Collaborating with other IT team members, other departments, and third parties > Line management of network engineer(s) as they are added to the team Your experience includes Essential > Proven experience as a network manager or similar role > In-depth knowledge of network systems and security > Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills > Strong communication and collaboration skills Desirable The following technologies are a bonus but if you have experience with similar then that is totally fine > Relevant certifications (eg CCNA, CCNP) > Experience of Dell switching > Experience of Aruba and/or Ruckus WiFi systems > Experience of Palo Alto next generation Firewalls > Experience of network monitoring tools including SolarWinds > Experience in an educational, membership or not-for-profit organisation This is a great role for a really fantastic company working in a friendly team. Please only apply if you are within easy commuting distance to L7
14/05/2024
Full time
Key words: Networking/3rd line/Network Engineer Location - Liverpool/L7 - Hybrid - must be able to commute easily to Liverpool min 6 times per month,probably more My client are a prestigious membership based organisation and have an exciting role for an IT Network Manager to join their team. Working within the IT services department as a member of the Technical Operations (Infrastructure) team, the main focus of your role is to manage the organisation's computer network systems, including WiFi, ensuring their operating efficiency, availability and security. This includes: > Designing and implementing network solutions > Monitoring network performance, availability, and security > Troubleshooting and resolving network issues > Managing network upgrades and maintenance > Collaborating with other IT team members, other departments, and third parties > Line management of network engineer(s) as they are added to the team Your experience includes Essential > Proven experience as a network manager or similar role > In-depth knowledge of network systems and security > Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills > Strong communication and collaboration skills Desirable The following technologies are a bonus but if you have experience with similar then that is totally fine > Relevant certifications (eg CCNA, CCNP) > Experience of Dell switching > Experience of Aruba and/or Ruckus WiFi systems > Experience of Palo Alto next generation Firewalls > Experience of network monitoring tools including SolarWinds > Experience in an educational, membership or not-for-profit organisation This is a great role for a really fantastic company working in a friendly team. Please only apply if you are within easy commuting distance to L7
Sanderson Government & Defence
Stevenage, Hertfordshire
Unix/Linux Engineer - SC/DV Eligible Location: Stevenage, Bristol or Bolton Type : Predominantly on-site Salary : £50,000 - £58,000 Clearance : SC/DV Eligible, active clearance preferred A primary technical partner of the MOD are looking to add to their infrastructure innovation team. This role will be working with an existing team, collaborating with teams on supporting supporting the mission of keeping UK Defence agile and safe. The role: Monitor and provide technical support for client's infrastructure, including incident and request management. Administer Servers to ensure optimal performance and reliability. Plan and execute changes in accordance with client agreements and the ITIL change management process. Assess user requirements and develop technical specifications that are both cost-effective and align accurately with the clients' identified needs. Install and thoroughly test operating software and associated products in collaboration with application providers. Your transferable skills and experience: Operating Systems: Windows 2019, 2016, 2012, and 2008 Virtualization Platforms: VMware ESXi and MS Hyper-V Active Directory and Identity Manager expertise SCOM (System Center Operations Manager) and SCCM (System Center Configuration Manager) knowledge Familiarity with McAfee antivirus software Experience in Software License Management Understanding of specific infrastructure support services Knowledge of algorithms and methodologies for system and network development, building, and configuration. If you're interested in the above and would like to learn more, apply or reach out to (see below)
13/05/2024
Full time
Unix/Linux Engineer - SC/DV Eligible Location: Stevenage, Bristol or Bolton Type : Predominantly on-site Salary : £50,000 - £58,000 Clearance : SC/DV Eligible, active clearance preferred A primary technical partner of the MOD are looking to add to their infrastructure innovation team. This role will be working with an existing team, collaborating with teams on supporting supporting the mission of keeping UK Defence agile and safe. The role: Monitor and provide technical support for client's infrastructure, including incident and request management. Administer Servers to ensure optimal performance and reliability. Plan and execute changes in accordance with client agreements and the ITIL change management process. Assess user requirements and develop technical specifications that are both cost-effective and align accurately with the clients' identified needs. Install and thoroughly test operating software and associated products in collaboration with application providers. Your transferable skills and experience: Operating Systems: Windows 2019, 2016, 2012, and 2008 Virtualization Platforms: VMware ESXi and MS Hyper-V Active Directory and Identity Manager expertise SCOM (System Center Operations Manager) and SCCM (System Center Configuration Manager) knowledge Familiarity with McAfee antivirus software Experience in Software License Management Understanding of specific infrastructure support services Knowledge of algorithms and methodologies for system and network development, building, and configuration. If you're interested in the above and would like to learn more, apply or reach out to (see below)