On-site Support Engineer - Working with a major client in Cambridge Up to £45,000 (depending on experience) Our client, a well-established specialist IT MSP based in the heart of London. They support some of UK's top financial clients. They are looking for an enthusiastic 2nd Line On-site Engineer to come and join their team and work with a key client of theirs based in Cambridge. In this position you will get a chance to work with some of the latest technologies on the market, expanding across Mac and Windows OS. You will be part of a team that manages the life cycle of service incidents, service requests and change requests which delivers all the elements of a high-quality service to both internal and external partners in a timely and accurate manner. Key Skills and Experience: Experience supporting and managing a primarily Mac based estate, end user both remote and deskside. Experience of maintaining and administering solutions based on cloud-based platforms including AWS, Microsoft Azure and Office365, and the ability to evidence automating processes and procedures to reduce manual effort. Broad and strong technical background with the Mac and Microsoft experience. Any experience with administering a Local Area Network (LAN Switches, Access Points etc) would be advantageous. Extensive experience in delivering desk side support to Senior Executive level end-users. Minimum of 3+ years' experience within a similar role. Role and Responsibilities: Provide desk-side and remote based end-user support to troubleshoot issues and problems with equipment and/or systems. Providing end-user technical support, workarounds and resolutions within Service Level Agreements (SLA's). Provide technical support for multi-function devices, Telephony equipment and other specialised IT equipment. Escalate issues to relevant vendors/support functions as needed. To administer and maintain customers Active Directory, User accounts, Group Policy and File access control to agreed standards. To develop, own and maintain customers technical site documentation - to include but not limited to Asset inventory, change management processes and Cyber policies. To promote Cyber awareness within the Customers community to help protect customers assets and data. Tech/Qualifications: Mac - OSX Support JAMF Microsoft OS: Windows 7, Windows 10; Microsoft 365; Microsoft Azure; Don't miss out on this amazing opportunity - apply now with your most up to date CV! Carbon60, Lorien & SRG - The Impellam Group STEM Portfolio are acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
18/04/2024
Full time
On-site Support Engineer - Working with a major client in Cambridge Up to £45,000 (depending on experience) Our client, a well-established specialist IT MSP based in the heart of London. They support some of UK's top financial clients. They are looking for an enthusiastic 2nd Line On-site Engineer to come and join their team and work with a key client of theirs based in Cambridge. In this position you will get a chance to work with some of the latest technologies on the market, expanding across Mac and Windows OS. You will be part of a team that manages the life cycle of service incidents, service requests and change requests which delivers all the elements of a high-quality service to both internal and external partners in a timely and accurate manner. Key Skills and Experience: Experience supporting and managing a primarily Mac based estate, end user both remote and deskside. Experience of maintaining and administering solutions based on cloud-based platforms including AWS, Microsoft Azure and Office365, and the ability to evidence automating processes and procedures to reduce manual effort. Broad and strong technical background with the Mac and Microsoft experience. Any experience with administering a Local Area Network (LAN Switches, Access Points etc) would be advantageous. Extensive experience in delivering desk side support to Senior Executive level end-users. Minimum of 3+ years' experience within a similar role. Role and Responsibilities: Provide desk-side and remote based end-user support to troubleshoot issues and problems with equipment and/or systems. Providing end-user technical support, workarounds and resolutions within Service Level Agreements (SLA's). Provide technical support for multi-function devices, Telephony equipment and other specialised IT equipment. Escalate issues to relevant vendors/support functions as needed. To administer and maintain customers Active Directory, User accounts, Group Policy and File access control to agreed standards. To develop, own and maintain customers technical site documentation - to include but not limited to Asset inventory, change management processes and Cyber policies. To promote Cyber awareness within the Customers community to help protect customers assets and data. Tech/Qualifications: Mac - OSX Support JAMF Microsoft OS: Windows 7, Windows 10; Microsoft 365; Microsoft Azure; Don't miss out on this amazing opportunity - apply now with your most up to date CV! Carbon60, Lorien & SRG - The Impellam Group STEM Portfolio are acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
Senior Cyber Security Engineer - Reading - Perm Salary: £55,000 - £65,000 Location: Reading Hybrid: 3 days per week on site As our client's Cyber Security business continues to grow, they are now looking for an experienced and dynamic Senior Cyber Security Engineer to join our vibrant office with hybrid working. This is an exciting role and would most likely suit someone with previous experience in a Cyber Security Engineer role where they have gained knowledge and experience in web application security, web application Firewalls, vulnerability management and penetration testing. Experience working with cloud hosting providers, managing application testing and working with system owners/developers to improve application security is highly beneficial to this role. Senior Cyber Security Engineer Key Responsibilities: Carry out daily security engineering/operation tasks under an ITIL framework whilst promoting and adhering to the company's workplace values. Using strong technical knowledge, continuously analyse and make recommendations to implement effective security controls, system hardening and security improvement projects with a particular focus in application/web hosting security. Develop an understanding of the threats, risks, vulnerabilities and evolving attack vectors facing the business. Assist with timely security incident investigation to recover service in complex cross-technology environments. Maintain accurate logs of security events and incidents. Represent Information Security as required at IT meetings. Assist in the management of patching, vulnerability analysis and penetration testing to ensure recommendations are risk assessed and implemented in a timely manner. Assist in group security training, reviewing the market for effective information security solutions, annual reviews of supplier's information security processes, client information and assist IT with Security Administration. Senior Cyber Security Engineer Key Skills: Security Engineering, Network security and/or SOC experience. Experienced engineer with demonstrable detailed knowledge of security products, Web Application Firewalls, SASE, access control, SIEM, AV, email and web security gateways, Firewalls, load-balancers, ACLs, TCP/IP, routing and switching. Strong understanding of Security Infrastructure design, IT Security best practice and hardening standards. Strong understanding of common IT protocols, infrastructure and systems eg Networks, Domain management and virtualised infrastructure. Understanding of security operations and keen to learn. Strong communication skills and able to work collaboratively with IT and other stakeholders. Has, or is working towards, higher level qualifications in Information Security eg CISSP, SANS GCIA, Comptia Security+ and/or CCNA/CCNP or equivalent qualifications. Computer Science degree, or relevant experience. Knowledge of ISO27001, Cyber Essentials and AAF control frameworks would be highly desirable. Senior Cyber Security Engineer Benefits: Competitive salary Participation in a Discretionary Bonus Scheme 25 days holiday A set of core benefits including pension plan, life assurance, employee assistance programme, access to a qualified, practicing GP 24 hours a day, 365 days a year A comprehensive range of voluntary and flexible benefits to suit you and your lifestyle including holiday trading, tech scheme, cycle to work scheme, dental cover, healthcare cash plan, critical illness cover, private medical cover for self and family, travel insurance and a broad range of discounts at hundreds of retailers. Due to the volume of applications received for positions, it will not be possible to respond to all applications and only applicants who are considered suitable for interview will be contacted. Proactive Appointments Limited operates as an employment agency and employment business and is an equal opportunities organisation We take our obligations to protect your personal data very seriously. Any information provided to us will be processed as detailed in our Privacy Notice, a copy of which can be found on our website
18/04/2024
Full time
Senior Cyber Security Engineer - Reading - Perm Salary: £55,000 - £65,000 Location: Reading Hybrid: 3 days per week on site As our client's Cyber Security business continues to grow, they are now looking for an experienced and dynamic Senior Cyber Security Engineer to join our vibrant office with hybrid working. This is an exciting role and would most likely suit someone with previous experience in a Cyber Security Engineer role where they have gained knowledge and experience in web application security, web application Firewalls, vulnerability management and penetration testing. Experience working with cloud hosting providers, managing application testing and working with system owners/developers to improve application security is highly beneficial to this role. Senior Cyber Security Engineer Key Responsibilities: Carry out daily security engineering/operation tasks under an ITIL framework whilst promoting and adhering to the company's workplace values. Using strong technical knowledge, continuously analyse and make recommendations to implement effective security controls, system hardening and security improvement projects with a particular focus in application/web hosting security. Develop an understanding of the threats, risks, vulnerabilities and evolving attack vectors facing the business. Assist with timely security incident investigation to recover service in complex cross-technology environments. Maintain accurate logs of security events and incidents. Represent Information Security as required at IT meetings. Assist in the management of patching, vulnerability analysis and penetration testing to ensure recommendations are risk assessed and implemented in a timely manner. Assist in group security training, reviewing the market for effective information security solutions, annual reviews of supplier's information security processes, client information and assist IT with Security Administration. Senior Cyber Security Engineer Key Skills: Security Engineering, Network security and/or SOC experience. Experienced engineer with demonstrable detailed knowledge of security products, Web Application Firewalls, SASE, access control, SIEM, AV, email and web security gateways, Firewalls, load-balancers, ACLs, TCP/IP, routing and switching. Strong understanding of Security Infrastructure design, IT Security best practice and hardening standards. Strong understanding of common IT protocols, infrastructure and systems eg Networks, Domain management and virtualised infrastructure. Understanding of security operations and keen to learn. Strong communication skills and able to work collaboratively with IT and other stakeholders. Has, or is working towards, higher level qualifications in Information Security eg CISSP, SANS GCIA, Comptia Security+ and/or CCNA/CCNP or equivalent qualifications. Computer Science degree, or relevant experience. Knowledge of ISO27001, Cyber Essentials and AAF control frameworks would be highly desirable. Senior Cyber Security Engineer Benefits: Competitive salary Participation in a Discretionary Bonus Scheme 25 days holiday A set of core benefits including pension plan, life assurance, employee assistance programme, access to a qualified, practicing GP 24 hours a day, 365 days a year A comprehensive range of voluntary and flexible benefits to suit you and your lifestyle including holiday trading, tech scheme, cycle to work scheme, dental cover, healthcare cash plan, critical illness cover, private medical cover for self and family, travel insurance and a broad range of discounts at hundreds of retailers. Due to the volume of applications received for positions, it will not be possible to respond to all applications and only applicants who are considered suitable for interview will be contacted. Proactive Appointments Limited operates as an employment agency and employment business and is an equal opportunities organisation We take our obligations to protect your personal data very seriously. Any information provided to us will be processed as detailed in our Privacy Notice, a copy of which can be found on our website
The Role As an experienced charted town planner, you know that no two days are the same, and the same can be said for our projects. We work on a range of projects, such as major, high profile planning applications, acting as planning lead for large scale regeneration schemes and any number or type of development and infrastructure proposals, where there are complex multi-disciplined issues to overcome. In your role, you would principally work on TCPA projects but experience also of DCO/TWAO schemes would be an advantage. Alongside the Senior Director in our planning team, you will be responsible for work winning, with an active say in the direction of the business, leading projects; liaising with clients, local authorities, consultants and key stakeholders to proactively move projects forward. Developing strong professional networking relationships with those in the development industry and identify opportunities for business development, you will also need to support junior members of staff; work collaboratively in teams to support bids and tenders; and directing advice to our Clients. About Us We are one of the UK's leading independent infrastructure and property consultancies, specialising in environment, planning and sustainability. With a team comprising forward thinking, multi disciplined technical specialists we work with inspirational clients on their organisations, on their challenges and on exciting, innovative, complex and globally relevant projects, programmes and schemes. Our reputation over the last 25 years is built on the bespoke, personable and professional service we offer our 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. As we embark on the next stage of our phenomenal success story, we are looking for an enthusiastic and dedicated Town Planner to join us on this journey and in particular, help deliver major housing, mixed use, infrastructure and regeneration schemes. The candidate You will be enthusiastic and confident in offering well informed and accurate advice when it matters and be enthused at the prospect of shaping the business. Being involved and influential within design teams, from project inception through to delivery, you will obviously be expected to have an excellent understanding of the vagaries of the planning system and be flexible about the sorts of projects and Clients that you work for. You will engage with other technical specialists in our multi-disciplined teams and identify opportunities for cross selling our services, networking and business development as well as maintaining and promoting our professional reputation. We deliver our projects through Hybrid working, with the team working from the London office, ideally three days per week. You will though, be adaptable to meet the needs of the work that we do. The successful candidate will: * Have a RTPI accredited degree * Be MRTPI qualified * Have experience in client facing and work winning is a must. * Demonstrate excellent communication skills (written and verbal) * Be critical thinkers with strong analytical and problem-solving skills * Be organised, flexible, proactive and professional and commercially minded * Be enthusiastic about leading other professionals within the business
18/04/2024
Full time
The Role As an experienced charted town planner, you know that no two days are the same, and the same can be said for our projects. We work on a range of projects, such as major, high profile planning applications, acting as planning lead for large scale regeneration schemes and any number or type of development and infrastructure proposals, where there are complex multi-disciplined issues to overcome. In your role, you would principally work on TCPA projects but experience also of DCO/TWAO schemes would be an advantage. Alongside the Senior Director in our planning team, you will be responsible for work winning, with an active say in the direction of the business, leading projects; liaising with clients, local authorities, consultants and key stakeholders to proactively move projects forward. Developing strong professional networking relationships with those in the development industry and identify opportunities for business development, you will also need to support junior members of staff; work collaboratively in teams to support bids and tenders; and directing advice to our Clients. About Us We are one of the UK's leading independent infrastructure and property consultancies, specialising in environment, planning and sustainability. With a team comprising forward thinking, multi disciplined technical specialists we work with inspirational clients on their organisations, on their challenges and on exciting, innovative, complex and globally relevant projects, programmes and schemes. Our reputation over the last 25 years is built on the bespoke, personable and professional service we offer our 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. As we embark on the next stage of our phenomenal success story, we are looking for an enthusiastic and dedicated Town Planner to join us on this journey and in particular, help deliver major housing, mixed use, infrastructure and regeneration schemes. The candidate You will be enthusiastic and confident in offering well informed and accurate advice when it matters and be enthused at the prospect of shaping the business. Being involved and influential within design teams, from project inception through to delivery, you will obviously be expected to have an excellent understanding of the vagaries of the planning system and be flexible about the sorts of projects and Clients that you work for. You will engage with other technical specialists in our multi-disciplined teams and identify opportunities for cross selling our services, networking and business development as well as maintaining and promoting our professional reputation. We deliver our projects through Hybrid working, with the team working from the London office, ideally three days per week. You will though, be adaptable to meet the needs of the work that we do. The successful candidate will: * Have a RTPI accredited degree * Be MRTPI qualified * Have experience in client facing and work winning is a must. * Demonstrate excellent communication skills (written and verbal) * Be critical thinkers with strong analytical and problem-solving skills * Be organised, flexible, proactive and professional and commercially minded * Be enthusiastic about leading other professionals within the business
Senior Cyber Security Architect Salary upto £80,000 Description: Since our establishment in 1990, Methods has partnered with a range of central government departments and agencies to transform the way the public sector operates in the UK. Our mission is to improve and safeguard public-facing services. We apply digital thinking to ensure the future of our public services is centred around our citizens. Our human touch sets us apart from other consultancies, system integrators and software houses - we have a customer-centric value system whereby we focus on delivering what is right for our clients. We passionately support our clients in the success of their projects while working collaboratively to share skill sets and solve problems. At Methods we have fun while working hard; we are not afraid of making mistakes and learning from them. Methods are experts in delivering secure, resilient cyber and information services - keeping systems and data safe. We help reduce risk and vulnerabilities from cyber-attacks by developing a security road-map tailored to your unique needs. We help organisations improve processes such as threat management by building an identity management programme, and establishing prevention, detection and response capabilities to cyber-attacks. Requirements Ability to research, articulate, pitch complex and innovative security advice, at both business and technical levels, for new or existing problems, with the objective to justify and communicate decisions directly to key customer stakeholders including senior management. Able to understand and comprehend the impact of decisions, balancing requirements and deciding between approaches Develop vision, principles and strategy for security for multiple projects or technologies; working in a particular field as subject matter expert, to support a team in delivering engagements at scale, which may require subtle security needs and requirements, contributing to development of information security policy, standards, procedures and guidelines. Effective business acumen and an understanding of the cyber security challenges faced by client, with the objective to develop our cyber assurance practice, by supporting business development and practice management. Experience of identifying and applying security risk and familiarity with common control frameworks, with the ability investigating major breaches of security and recommending appropriate control improvements. Maintaining awareness of key business and industry trends and understanding how they impact responses to cyber risk, with the contribution of the development of our team through training and coaching. Managing, delivering, leading cyber security and cyber risk assignments, with the management of portfolio of clients, across a variety of sectors and locations, including producing documentation, presentation, reports, recommendations and quality assuring, for the work produced by team members and being the point of escalation for lower grade roles. Providing our clients with trusted advice, rooted in a pragmatic and agnostic understanding of their business situation and objectives, to help them navigate complex, risk-driven cyber decisions. Working as a subject matter expert in your particular field, owning and delivering initiatives to embed quality through learning and other activity, working seamlessly and collaboratively with colleagues and clients from other service lines, supporting a team or colleagues to deliver engagements at scale, with the appropriate reach and influence across the teams and communities. Managing diverse teams within an inclusive team culture where people are recognised and encouraged for their contribution. Essential Skills and Experience: An experienced consultant with a background in Cyber Security Minimum 5-7 years of experience in Information Security related positions Minimum 3-5 years of experience in security architecture Cyber Security Certification eg ISC2 CISSP, ISC2 CCSP, ISACA CISM or similar Certification in AWS or Azure for Architecture and Security or similar IASME/Cyber Essentials Plus Certified Expert knowledge of secure network architecture and technical design Experience in creating secure architecture in either AWS and/or Azure Experience providing expert strategy, risk and technical advice, guidance and support on cyber security, both in business-as-usual and for live and planned projects within our clients' business. Expected to be the point of escalation for architects in lower grade roles and lead technical design of systems and services Broad range of cyber and information security skills, knowledge and experience such as security threats and vulnerabilities that impact/and/or emanate from system hardware, software and other infrastructure components, and relevant strategies, controls and activities to prevent, mitigate, detect and resolve security incidents affecting system hardware, software and other infrastructure components. Experience in gap analysis for specific domains, identify gaps in existing capabilities, service maturity. Identify missing cybersecurity and cyber-resiliency capabilities in alignment with changing business needs, threat land scape and technical requirements to increase the quality of the selected solutions also including topics such as products' convergence over time and products decommissioning. Expert knowledge of identifying, developing and communicating threat modelling and understanding the impact of decisions, balancing requirements and deciding between approaches Research and apply innovative security architecture solutions to new or existing problems and be able to justify and communicate subtle design decisions Able to develop vision, principles and strategy for security architects for projects or technologies Demonstrably experienced in working as an effective member of a multi-disciplinary team and reach & influence a wide range of people across larger teams and communities. Excellent stakeholder management, presentation and communication skills, with the ability to interact with senior stakeholders across department and clients Pro-active approach to personal and professional development. Work closely with your peers in the security architecture group, service and solution architects, engineers, project teams. Must hold, or be able to hold, an HMG Security Check (SC) clearance. Ability to apply standards, practices, codes and assessment of certification programmes relevant to the IT industry and the specific organisation or business domain. Experience in writing and creating Cyber Security documents ie Risk Assessments, ESRM, DPIA etc and produce particular patterns and support quality assurance Knowledge of the IT/IS infrastructure (eg databases and LANs) and the IT applications and service processes used within own organisation, including those associated with sustainability and efficiency. Ability to use any tool or system which provides security access control (eg Active Directory) Showing proficiency in the principles and application of cloud/virtualisation (including ownership responsibilities and security implications) and be able to use tools and systems to manage virtualised environments eg Server/desktop virtualisation and SDDC (Software Defined Data Centre). Benefits Holiday: 25 days a year, plus bank holidays, with the option to buy 5 extra days each year Pension: 4% employer contribution and 5% employee contribution Discretionary bonus: based on company and individual performance Life assurance: 4 times base salary Private medical insurance: non-contributory (spouse and dependants included) Worldwide travel insurance: non-contributory (spouse and dependants included) Enhanced maternity and paternity leave after 18 months service Wellness: 24/7 confidential employee assistance programme, including counselling Social: Parties and social events, and commitment to charitable causes Professional development: access to LinkedIn Learning, and discretionary training budget Travel: season ticket loan, cycle to work scheme Development access to LinkedIn Learning, a management development programme and training Wellness 24/7 Confidential employee assistance programme
18/04/2024
Full time
Senior Cyber Security Architect Salary upto £80,000 Description: Since our establishment in 1990, Methods has partnered with a range of central government departments and agencies to transform the way the public sector operates in the UK. Our mission is to improve and safeguard public-facing services. We apply digital thinking to ensure the future of our public services is centred around our citizens. Our human touch sets us apart from other consultancies, system integrators and software houses - we have a customer-centric value system whereby we focus on delivering what is right for our clients. We passionately support our clients in the success of their projects while working collaboratively to share skill sets and solve problems. At Methods we have fun while working hard; we are not afraid of making mistakes and learning from them. Methods are experts in delivering secure, resilient cyber and information services - keeping systems and data safe. We help reduce risk and vulnerabilities from cyber-attacks by developing a security road-map tailored to your unique needs. We help organisations improve processes such as threat management by building an identity management programme, and establishing prevention, detection and response capabilities to cyber-attacks. Requirements Ability to research, articulate, pitch complex and innovative security advice, at both business and technical levels, for new or existing problems, with the objective to justify and communicate decisions directly to key customer stakeholders including senior management. Able to understand and comprehend the impact of decisions, balancing requirements and deciding between approaches Develop vision, principles and strategy for security for multiple projects or technologies; working in a particular field as subject matter expert, to support a team in delivering engagements at scale, which may require subtle security needs and requirements, contributing to development of information security policy, standards, procedures and guidelines. Effective business acumen and an understanding of the cyber security challenges faced by client, with the objective to develop our cyber assurance practice, by supporting business development and practice management. Experience of identifying and applying security risk and familiarity with common control frameworks, with the ability investigating major breaches of security and recommending appropriate control improvements. Maintaining awareness of key business and industry trends and understanding how they impact responses to cyber risk, with the contribution of the development of our team through training and coaching. Managing, delivering, leading cyber security and cyber risk assignments, with the management of portfolio of clients, across a variety of sectors and locations, including producing documentation, presentation, reports, recommendations and quality assuring, for the work produced by team members and being the point of escalation for lower grade roles. Providing our clients with trusted advice, rooted in a pragmatic and agnostic understanding of their business situation and objectives, to help them navigate complex, risk-driven cyber decisions. Working as a subject matter expert in your particular field, owning and delivering initiatives to embed quality through learning and other activity, working seamlessly and collaboratively with colleagues and clients from other service lines, supporting a team or colleagues to deliver engagements at scale, with the appropriate reach and influence across the teams and communities. Managing diverse teams within an inclusive team culture where people are recognised and encouraged for their contribution. Essential Skills and Experience: An experienced consultant with a background in Cyber Security Minimum 5-7 years of experience in Information Security related positions Minimum 3-5 years of experience in security architecture Cyber Security Certification eg ISC2 CISSP, ISC2 CCSP, ISACA CISM or similar Certification in AWS or Azure for Architecture and Security or similar IASME/Cyber Essentials Plus Certified Expert knowledge of secure network architecture and technical design Experience in creating secure architecture in either AWS and/or Azure Experience providing expert strategy, risk and technical advice, guidance and support on cyber security, both in business-as-usual and for live and planned projects within our clients' business. Expected to be the point of escalation for architects in lower grade roles and lead technical design of systems and services Broad range of cyber and information security skills, knowledge and experience such as security threats and vulnerabilities that impact/and/or emanate from system hardware, software and other infrastructure components, and relevant strategies, controls and activities to prevent, mitigate, detect and resolve security incidents affecting system hardware, software and other infrastructure components. Experience in gap analysis for specific domains, identify gaps in existing capabilities, service maturity. Identify missing cybersecurity and cyber-resiliency capabilities in alignment with changing business needs, threat land scape and technical requirements to increase the quality of the selected solutions also including topics such as products' convergence over time and products decommissioning. Expert knowledge of identifying, developing and communicating threat modelling and understanding the impact of decisions, balancing requirements and deciding between approaches Research and apply innovative security architecture solutions to new or existing problems and be able to justify and communicate subtle design decisions Able to develop vision, principles and strategy for security architects for projects or technologies Demonstrably experienced in working as an effective member of a multi-disciplinary team and reach & influence a wide range of people across larger teams and communities. Excellent stakeholder management, presentation and communication skills, with the ability to interact with senior stakeholders across department and clients Pro-active approach to personal and professional development. Work closely with your peers in the security architecture group, service and solution architects, engineers, project teams. Must hold, or be able to hold, an HMG Security Check (SC) clearance. Ability to apply standards, practices, codes and assessment of certification programmes relevant to the IT industry and the specific organisation or business domain. Experience in writing and creating Cyber Security documents ie Risk Assessments, ESRM, DPIA etc and produce particular patterns and support quality assurance Knowledge of the IT/IS infrastructure (eg databases and LANs) and the IT applications and service processes used within own organisation, including those associated with sustainability and efficiency. Ability to use any tool or system which provides security access control (eg Active Directory) Showing proficiency in the principles and application of cloud/virtualisation (including ownership responsibilities and security implications) and be able to use tools and systems to manage virtualised environments eg Server/desktop virtualisation and SDDC (Software Defined Data Centre). Benefits Holiday: 25 days a year, plus bank holidays, with the option to buy 5 extra days each year Pension: 4% employer contribution and 5% employee contribution Discretionary bonus: based on company and individual performance Life assurance: 4 times base salary Private medical insurance: non-contributory (spouse and dependants included) Worldwide travel insurance: non-contributory (spouse and dependants included) Enhanced maternity and paternity leave after 18 months service Wellness: 24/7 confidential employee assistance programme, including counselling Social: Parties and social events, and commitment to charitable causes Professional development: access to LinkedIn Learning, and discretionary training budget Travel: season ticket loan, cycle to work scheme Development access to LinkedIn Learning, a management development programme and training Wellness 24/7 Confidential employee assistance programme
Position: Senior Network Engineer - SC Cleared Location: Rugby, UK Duration: Permanent JOB DESCRIPTION: Technical Network Engineer role, responsible for supporting the Network Infrastructure and associated DC services. This includes operational and administrative tasks under an ITIL framework to deliver support for two Data Centre's. The role is to deliver Network Service Requests, Incident resolution, and Change execution for the Data Centre's network environments. Qualifications/Requirements: Candidate must have valid Security Clearance. Strong Network Data and Security knowledge. CCNA Level networking knowledge. Strong knowledge of configuring Router, Switches, and Firewalls. Prior experience of NoC/Incident Handling and supporting Network technologies such as routing/switching, Firewalls, load balancers, and proxies that underpin multiple data centres. Experience working with alerting and monitoring tools such as CISCO DNA-C, Prime, Nagios etc. Experience working with any ITSM tool such as Service Now. ITILv3/ITIL4 certified or recent relevant experience working in ITIL controlled environment. Strong verbal and written communication skills. Role includes P1 Operational on-call support, subject to scheduling. Essential Responsibilities Operational support of Network environments across two UK Data Centres. Support in-house ticket analysis, workgroup management and escalations. Support Service utilities that underpin regional IT operations, including Monitoring & Alerting products. Technically support any requirements across the Cyber Security, Application, and Infrastructure groups in region. Follow and promote change control processes to ensure compliance and protect service. Follow asset management processes in region and improve CMDB accuracy. Document and control Standard Operating Procedure (SOP's) for IT processes. Promote and demonstrate an Automation First thinking. Deliver best fit use cases for automation. Collaboration with other teams across Linux, Windows, and DB teams. Desired Characteristics Demonstrate technical understanding of DC Architecture, Infrastructure, and service management. Experience with Packet Analysis. Experience with Load Balancers and Proxy. Experience in network tools such as DNA Centre/Infoblox/Prime. SoC Experience and some understanding of WAF and Firewall logs etc. Quickly able to technically analyses, diagnose, and resolve technical operational incidents and requests. Customer first delivery. Resolve issues with a desire to maintain service uptime & performance
18/04/2024
Full time
Position: Senior Network Engineer - SC Cleared Location: Rugby, UK Duration: Permanent JOB DESCRIPTION: Technical Network Engineer role, responsible for supporting the Network Infrastructure and associated DC services. This includes operational and administrative tasks under an ITIL framework to deliver support for two Data Centre's. The role is to deliver Network Service Requests, Incident resolution, and Change execution for the Data Centre's network environments. Qualifications/Requirements: Candidate must have valid Security Clearance. Strong Network Data and Security knowledge. CCNA Level networking knowledge. Strong knowledge of configuring Router, Switches, and Firewalls. Prior experience of NoC/Incident Handling and supporting Network technologies such as routing/switching, Firewalls, load balancers, and proxies that underpin multiple data centres. Experience working with alerting and monitoring tools such as CISCO DNA-C, Prime, Nagios etc. Experience working with any ITSM tool such as Service Now. ITILv3/ITIL4 certified or recent relevant experience working in ITIL controlled environment. Strong verbal and written communication skills. Role includes P1 Operational on-call support, subject to scheduling. Essential Responsibilities Operational support of Network environments across two UK Data Centres. Support in-house ticket analysis, workgroup management and escalations. Support Service utilities that underpin regional IT operations, including Monitoring & Alerting products. Technically support any requirements across the Cyber Security, Application, and Infrastructure groups in region. Follow and promote change control processes to ensure compliance and protect service. Follow asset management processes in region and improve CMDB accuracy. Document and control Standard Operating Procedure (SOP's) for IT processes. Promote and demonstrate an Automation First thinking. Deliver best fit use cases for automation. Collaboration with other teams across Linux, Windows, and DB teams. Desired Characteristics Demonstrate technical understanding of DC Architecture, Infrastructure, and service management. Experience with Packet Analysis. Experience with Load Balancers and Proxy. Experience in network tools such as DNA Centre/Infoblox/Prime. SoC Experience and some understanding of WAF and Firewall logs etc. Quickly able to technically analyses, diagnose, and resolve technical operational incidents and requests. Customer first delivery. Resolve issues with a desire to maintain service uptime & performance
Senior Network Engineer - Financial Services - London - Hybrid (3 days office/2 days wfh) We are seeking a Senior Network Engineer with experience working in a Financial Service or other regulated environment, to join our client, a large commodities house based in city of London on a permanent basis. You should have extensive experience of Cisco, Juniper, Huawei and Checkpoint as well as experience of Firewalls, Switching and Routers amongst other skills. Key Responsibilities Establishing and maintaining IT and digital communication infrastructure, including wireless or LAN networks across ICBCS Support team colleagues to operate within the company's IT systems and ensuring that knowledge is shared across all individuals Making sure that the networks are kept and maintained to within standard to support the global network stability and security Installing and maintaining network devices, establishing and maintaining company wide access policies Providing technical support and assistance to ICBCS Performing analysis and collecting data to establish the potential for improvements within the communication networks Working with third-party providers to support the networks running efficiently Help support the company's phone system and working closely Experience required to successfully perform the role: CCIE/CCNP routing and switching Extensive experience of Network engineering Experience utilizing Firewall, Switching and routing technology Experience with vendors such as Cisco, Huawei, Checkpoint, Juniper (all essential) Experience working in a regulated environment, financial services or similar environment Preferably an IT related degree or relevant technical certifications Technical skills and expertise: Must have senior level Cisco experience - CCIE (R&S) Must have senior level Huawei experience Must have senior level Juniper experience Experience working with Checkpoint Experience working with Firepower Experience working with CUCM Experience working with Nice call recording Experience working with developing automation and tooling Strong knowledge of MPLS (Layer 2/3 circuits) Mush have strong understanding of IP Addressing, network routing protocols eg OSPF, BGP) Must have strong understand of IP Addressing, subnetting, HSRP Experience working with cloud technologies and Software defined solutions *Please note that this role will be working on a hybrid model of 3 days minimum office based and up to 2 days wfh.* Our Recruitment Delivery Team are committed to offering an inclusive recruitment experience to all candidates. If you require any accommodations or adjustments as a result of disability, impairment, or health condition, please do not hesitate to let me know by emailing.
18/04/2024
Full time
Senior Network Engineer - Financial Services - London - Hybrid (3 days office/2 days wfh) We are seeking a Senior Network Engineer with experience working in a Financial Service or other regulated environment, to join our client, a large commodities house based in city of London on a permanent basis. You should have extensive experience of Cisco, Juniper, Huawei and Checkpoint as well as experience of Firewalls, Switching and Routers amongst other skills. Key Responsibilities Establishing and maintaining IT and digital communication infrastructure, including wireless or LAN networks across ICBCS Support team colleagues to operate within the company's IT systems and ensuring that knowledge is shared across all individuals Making sure that the networks are kept and maintained to within standard to support the global network stability and security Installing and maintaining network devices, establishing and maintaining company wide access policies Providing technical support and assistance to ICBCS Performing analysis and collecting data to establish the potential for improvements within the communication networks Working with third-party providers to support the networks running efficiently Help support the company's phone system and working closely Experience required to successfully perform the role: CCIE/CCNP routing and switching Extensive experience of Network engineering Experience utilizing Firewall, Switching and routing technology Experience with vendors such as Cisco, Huawei, Checkpoint, Juniper (all essential) Experience working in a regulated environment, financial services or similar environment Preferably an IT related degree or relevant technical certifications Technical skills and expertise: Must have senior level Cisco experience - CCIE (R&S) Must have senior level Huawei experience Must have senior level Juniper experience Experience working with Checkpoint Experience working with Firepower Experience working with CUCM Experience working with Nice call recording Experience working with developing automation and tooling Strong knowledge of MPLS (Layer 2/3 circuits) Mush have strong understanding of IP Addressing, network routing protocols eg OSPF, BGP) Must have strong understand of IP Addressing, subnetting, HSRP Experience working with cloud technologies and Software defined solutions *Please note that this role will be working on a hybrid model of 3 days minimum office based and up to 2 days wfh.* Our Recruitment Delivery Team are committed to offering an inclusive recruitment experience to all candidates. If you require any accommodations or adjustments as a result of disability, impairment, or health condition, please do not hesitate to let me know by emailing.
Senior SysOps Engineer - Nottingham/remote - up to £50,000 plus package & on-call bonus I have an exciting opportunity to join a well-established organisation as a Senior SysOps Engineer! you will be working on business-critical, high-load transactional systems, bringing your expertise in managing an environment built largely on Microsoft and VMware technologies. Responsibilities: Managing and supporting infrastructure in both on-prem and cloud environments Making sure components are optimised for availability & performance. Deep diving into security features to ensure the security of our systems and data. Automating manual or repetitive tasks as much as possible, for example with SCORCH; Handling both BAU activities and project work Ensuring system stability during extreme peaks. Experience/skills required: years in a similar role, or longer doing 2nd/3rd line support. You have a strong understanding of scalable web systems. You have a deep understanding of Windows Server and Domain Infrastructure including AD DS, DNS, NPS, DFS, GPO, and PKI. You're well-versed in managing VMware server virtualisation or another production-ready Hypervisor utilising enterprise-grade features (SAN, HA, vMotion, Fault-Tolerance, clustering etc). You're familiar with managing applications running .NET 4.8 or dot.NET Core under IIS You're on top of networking and connectivity, including BGP, and LACP. You're an advocate for security topics, including threat analysis, security scanning - setup and analysis of results. Experienced in Scripting and automation in PowerShell or similar. Experienced with monitoring systems such as SCOM, Splunk and the TIG stack. Desirable: Hands-on experience with traffic management or load-balancing systems. Experience in managing workloads in the public cloud (Azure or AWS). Good understanding of Linux operating systems. Crash dump analysis. Experience with PostgreSQL/MSSQL. Familiarity with Redis and Elastic Search. Senior SysOps Engineer - Nottingham/remote - up to £50,000 plus package & on-call bonus
18/04/2024
Full time
Senior SysOps Engineer - Nottingham/remote - up to £50,000 plus package & on-call bonus I have an exciting opportunity to join a well-established organisation as a Senior SysOps Engineer! you will be working on business-critical, high-load transactional systems, bringing your expertise in managing an environment built largely on Microsoft and VMware technologies. Responsibilities: Managing and supporting infrastructure in both on-prem and cloud environments Making sure components are optimised for availability & performance. Deep diving into security features to ensure the security of our systems and data. Automating manual or repetitive tasks as much as possible, for example with SCORCH; Handling both BAU activities and project work Ensuring system stability during extreme peaks. Experience/skills required: years in a similar role, or longer doing 2nd/3rd line support. You have a strong understanding of scalable web systems. You have a deep understanding of Windows Server and Domain Infrastructure including AD DS, DNS, NPS, DFS, GPO, and PKI. You're well-versed in managing VMware server virtualisation or another production-ready Hypervisor utilising enterprise-grade features (SAN, HA, vMotion, Fault-Tolerance, clustering etc). You're familiar with managing applications running .NET 4.8 or dot.NET Core under IIS You're on top of networking and connectivity, including BGP, and LACP. You're an advocate for security topics, including threat analysis, security scanning - setup and analysis of results. Experienced in Scripting and automation in PowerShell or similar. Experienced with monitoring systems such as SCOM, Splunk and the TIG stack. Desirable: Hands-on experience with traffic management or load-balancing systems. Experience in managing workloads in the public cloud (Azure or AWS). Good understanding of Linux operating systems. Crash dump analysis. Experience with PostgreSQL/MSSQL. Familiarity with Redis and Elastic Search. Senior SysOps Engineer - Nottingham/remote - up to £50,000 plus package & on-call bonus
Global Technology Solutions Ltd
Manchester, Lancashire
Ideal location - Manchester Salary - £27000 - 29000 Hours: Monday to Friday, pick up kit by 08:30 as local PUDO working on client site up till 17:30, overtime available Benefits: Car + Parking cards and Fuel cards + Pension + on call payment Start date - ASAP We have an exciting opportunity for a senior field service engineer to join a blue chip organisation on a permanent basis in Manchester. Senior Field Service Engineer will be required to fault find and repair a variety of IT equipment including Servers, PCs, Laptop, printer and point of sales systems (EPOS) at various Customer locations across the UK. Ensuring company processes, procedures and contractual requirements are followed whilst maintaining high levels of customer service. You must be an experienced time served "Field Service Engineer", a confident communicator at all levels and work well as part of a team. The position will report into Team Leader/Resource Managers (Field) but will also have critical relationships with Call Control and Technical vetting teams with Field Services. The role will involve: * Capable of working independently and remotely, required to perform on site troubleshooting on a wide range of products in a software or hardware environment. * Proficient in the installation, configuration and support of Server/Desktop/EPOS environment and in addition, be able to connect and install client software for various networking platforms at various customer locations in the UK. * Ability to follow documented procedures and adhere to safety and ESD precautions at all times. * Be able to demonstrate strong problem solving techniques with the ability to adapt and learn on the job. * Develop, grow and maintain professional working relationships with all internal stakeholders Call Control, Tech Vetting teams. * Ensure process, procedural and contractual agreements are being followed correctly. * Endeavour to provide all customers with the best level of customer service and support. * Complete documentation including Field Service Call reports and Customer Checksheets and ensure these are returned within SLA timescales. * Work proactively with call allocators to ensure SLA's are met in the most economic way. * Have a solid understanding of customers SLA requirement and use initiative to ensure the expectation is met and exceeded * Any additional activity as directed by Senior Management Key Experience * Have an excellent working knowledge of Server/PC architecture, knowledge of Windows Operating systems, break fix and troubleshooting of Servers, Desktops, EPOS, Laptops, and Printers. * Manufacturer recognised accreditations, ie HP/IBM/Dell. Both Server and Desktop. * At least 6 years customer facing IT industry experience. * Capable of working independently on a wide range of products. * Excellent communication skills. * Excellent proven organisational and customer service skills. * Able to work under pressure. * Able to maintain a consistent high standard of quality and professionalism. * Excellent Time management skills. * Team Player - ability to work as part of the team to deliver operational excellence. * Awareness of ITIL methodologies and best practice. * Previous employment in a similar role. * Ability to show flexibility to help the changing needs of the team. * Adhere to company standards and procedures at all times unless otherwise directed. * Maintain excellent customer relationships. * Maintain high levels of Punctuality, Communication, Attitude, Competence and Quality of Service * Maintain all appropriate Manufacturer Server Accreditations where app Senior Engineer main skills * MUST be able to obtain security clearances, BPSS & SC, (NPPV3 great to have but not essential) * X86 Server Hardware break fix Skills (can replace all components, upgrade Bios/firmware) * Laptop Hardware break fix skills (replace all components) * Must be able to hold Main vendor certifications on Servers & Laptops (Dell, HP, Lenovo) * Will form part of an on call rota covering 24*7*365 call outs Senior Engineer good to have experience/skills * Netapp - major advantage to hold this * Retail/Point of Sale (POS) Personal Attribute * Highly enthusiastic, approachable and self motivated to achieve targets. * Ability to prioritise workload effectively. * A Methodical and accurate approach to the job is critical. * Team focused - a genuine passion to deliver excellence through continuous development and improvement. * Be able to remain positive at all times and influence those around you. * Excellent communicator who can remain objective and focussed with Customers and Internal Agencies alike. * Good relationship management skills. * Previous Senior Field Engineer experience desirable. * Analytical, with exceptional attention to detail. * Innovative thinking, in terms of service quality and improvements * Full UK Driving Licence. 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17/04/2024
Full time
Ideal location - Manchester Salary - £27000 - 29000 Hours: Monday to Friday, pick up kit by 08:30 as local PUDO working on client site up till 17:30, overtime available Benefits: Car + Parking cards and Fuel cards + Pension + on call payment Start date - ASAP We have an exciting opportunity for a senior field service engineer to join a blue chip organisation on a permanent basis in Manchester. Senior Field Service Engineer will be required to fault find and repair a variety of IT equipment including Servers, PCs, Laptop, printer and point of sales systems (EPOS) at various Customer locations across the UK. Ensuring company processes, procedures and contractual requirements are followed whilst maintaining high levels of customer service. You must be an experienced time served "Field Service Engineer", a confident communicator at all levels and work well as part of a team. The position will report into Team Leader/Resource Managers (Field) but will also have critical relationships with Call Control and Technical vetting teams with Field Services. The role will involve: * Capable of working independently and remotely, required to perform on site troubleshooting on a wide range of products in a software or hardware environment. * Proficient in the installation, configuration and support of Server/Desktop/EPOS environment and in addition, be able to connect and install client software for various networking platforms at various customer locations in the UK. * Ability to follow documented procedures and adhere to safety and ESD precautions at all times. * Be able to demonstrate strong problem solving techniques with the ability to adapt and learn on the job. * Develop, grow and maintain professional working relationships with all internal stakeholders Call Control, Tech Vetting teams. * Ensure process, procedural and contractual agreements are being followed correctly. * Endeavour to provide all customers with the best level of customer service and support. * Complete documentation including Field Service Call reports and Customer Checksheets and ensure these are returned within SLA timescales. * Work proactively with call allocators to ensure SLA's are met in the most economic way. * Have a solid understanding of customers SLA requirement and use initiative to ensure the expectation is met and exceeded * Any additional activity as directed by Senior Management Key Experience * Have an excellent working knowledge of Server/PC architecture, knowledge of Windows Operating systems, break fix and troubleshooting of Servers, Desktops, EPOS, Laptops, and Printers. * Manufacturer recognised accreditations, ie HP/IBM/Dell. Both Server and Desktop. * At least 6 years customer facing IT industry experience. * Capable of working independently on a wide range of products. * Excellent communication skills. * Excellent proven organisational and customer service skills. * Able to work under pressure. * Able to maintain a consistent high standard of quality and professionalism. * Excellent Time management skills. * Team Player - ability to work as part of the team to deliver operational excellence. * Awareness of ITIL methodologies and best practice. * Previous employment in a similar role. * Ability to show flexibility to help the changing needs of the team. * Adhere to company standards and procedures at all times unless otherwise directed. * Maintain excellent customer relationships. * Maintain high levels of Punctuality, Communication, Attitude, Competence and Quality of Service * Maintain all appropriate Manufacturer Server Accreditations where app Senior Engineer main skills * MUST be able to obtain security clearances, BPSS & SC, (NPPV3 great to have but not essential) * X86 Server Hardware break fix Skills (can replace all components, upgrade Bios/firmware) * Laptop Hardware break fix skills (replace all components) * Must be able to hold Main vendor certifications on Servers & Laptops (Dell, HP, Lenovo) * Will form part of an on call rota covering 24*7*365 call outs Senior Engineer good to have experience/skills * Netapp - major advantage to hold this * Retail/Point of Sale (POS) Personal Attribute * Highly enthusiastic, approachable and self motivated to achieve targets. * Ability to prioritise workload effectively. * A Methodical and accurate approach to the job is critical. * Team focused - a genuine passion to deliver excellence through continuous development and improvement. * Be able to remain positive at all times and influence those around you. * Excellent communicator who can remain objective and focussed with Customers and Internal Agencies alike. * Good relationship management skills. * Previous Senior Field Engineer experience desirable. * Analytical, with exceptional attention to detail. * Innovative thinking, in terms of service quality and improvements * Full UK Driving Licence. 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Service Desk Engineer - Manufacturing Company - £38k + Package 2nd Line Support Engineer required by a leading manufacturing company to take on a challenging new role. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who wants to advance their career towards a more independent role, with exposure to a wider range of technology solutions. Reporting to the IT Operations & Infrastructure Manager, the service desk engineer will ensure that solutions are well-maintained and supportable. This role would suit a Senior Service Desk & End-User Compute Engineer who has a broad background supporting across a variety of technologies. An excellent training and development programme including a budget for external training and certifications, so progression opportunities in this role are fantastic. Overview: Permanent role with a salary of up to £38k basic + benefits package. Fully onsite position, no hybrid options available. Portbury office 4 days a week and 1 day a week at their office in Trowbridge to be part of the wider team. Working hours are Monday-Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm. Available for out of hours support for any critical production issues. Requirements: Experience providing 2nd line technical support and desk side support Windows Server/Print Services Active Directory Advanced knowledge in Computer Hardware Advanced knowledge in Common Software applications Advanced knowledge in Microsoft Operating system Proficient knowledge in Printer Hardware Proficient knowledge in configuring and troubleshooting networking, wireless and VPN features of end-user devices Proficient knowledge in Ticketing software Microsoft Office & Office 365 applications Desired Skills: VMware virtualisation knowledge. Network and server hardware and components IT qualifications may include A+ Certification CompTIA A+ Certification Microsoft Certified IT Professional (MCITP) certification in desktop area Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) certification
17/04/2024
Full time
Service Desk Engineer - Manufacturing Company - £38k + Package 2nd Line Support Engineer required by a leading manufacturing company to take on a challenging new role. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who wants to advance their career towards a more independent role, with exposure to a wider range of technology solutions. Reporting to the IT Operations & Infrastructure Manager, the service desk engineer will ensure that solutions are well-maintained and supportable. This role would suit a Senior Service Desk & End-User Compute Engineer who has a broad background supporting across a variety of technologies. An excellent training and development programme including a budget for external training and certifications, so progression opportunities in this role are fantastic. Overview: Permanent role with a salary of up to £38k basic + benefits package. Fully onsite position, no hybrid options available. Portbury office 4 days a week and 1 day a week at their office in Trowbridge to be part of the wider team. Working hours are Monday-Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm. Available for out of hours support for any critical production issues. Requirements: Experience providing 2nd line technical support and desk side support Windows Server/Print Services Active Directory Advanced knowledge in Computer Hardware Advanced knowledge in Common Software applications Advanced knowledge in Microsoft Operating system Proficient knowledge in Printer Hardware Proficient knowledge in configuring and troubleshooting networking, wireless and VPN features of end-user devices Proficient knowledge in Ticketing software Microsoft Office & Office 365 applications Desired Skills: VMware virtualisation knowledge. Network and server hardware and components IT qualifications may include A+ Certification CompTIA A+ Certification Microsoft Certified IT Professional (MCITP) certification in desktop area Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) certification
A School in Ealing are seeking a Deputy IT Manager to join their IT function. The Deputy IT Manager will work within the Service Desk Team developing and providing support for the IT Infrastructure across the school site ensuring effective operation and availability. The role will involve supporting the IT Manager and acting as an escalation point for the IT service desk team. While the role is primarily 3rd line involving team supervision and project support, it is expected that the Deputy IT Manager will also be involved with other support tasks, including assisting end users and supporting school events. Requirements Management Daily supervision, training and development of staff within the service desk team Promote best practices and ensure teachers are benefiting from the full potential of IT systems Assist the IT Manager in the delivery of IT development plans Oversee the helpdesk ticket system and assign staff appropriately Document IT procedures and create IT admin guides Deputise for the IT Manager as required IT Service Desk Ensure the IT Service Desk is offering a quality support service to all end users through efficient and effective practices as directed by the Network Manager. Ensure the technical knowledge base repository is maintained and kept up to date. Ensure that tickets are resolved in line with agreed SLAs staff are informed of progress regarding solutions. Act as an additional point of contact regarding technical issues raised by staff. Represent the IT manager by taking ownership of issues raised by resolving disputes/complaints. Disaster Recovery/Data Backups Support the maintenance of an effective backup and disaster recovery strategy to ensure against loss of data through VEEAM. Network Infrastructure Support the IT Manager in the operational management and control of technical aspects of the installation, configuration and maintenance of the school's software and network infrastructure Experience Required NVQ Level 4 Network Engineer or CompTIA A+ ITIL v3/v4 Microsoft Certifications (Azure, Server Admin, OS) GCSE pass in Maths and English 9-4 (A-C) Cisco CCNA 200-301 Project Managment Experience of a school setting Line management of IT staff Working with senior stakeholders Experience of working in the education sector Scoping and managing projects Coaching and mentoring skills Demonstrable experience of delivering training Producing user guides and procedures Experience in working with large and complex computer networks based on Microsoft Azure Active Directory.
17/04/2024
Full time
A School in Ealing are seeking a Deputy IT Manager to join their IT function. The Deputy IT Manager will work within the Service Desk Team developing and providing support for the IT Infrastructure across the school site ensuring effective operation and availability. The role will involve supporting the IT Manager and acting as an escalation point for the IT service desk team. While the role is primarily 3rd line involving team supervision and project support, it is expected that the Deputy IT Manager will also be involved with other support tasks, including assisting end users and supporting school events. Requirements Management Daily supervision, training and development of staff within the service desk team Promote best practices and ensure teachers are benefiting from the full potential of IT systems Assist the IT Manager in the delivery of IT development plans Oversee the helpdesk ticket system and assign staff appropriately Document IT procedures and create IT admin guides Deputise for the IT Manager as required IT Service Desk Ensure the IT Service Desk is offering a quality support service to all end users through efficient and effective practices as directed by the Network Manager. Ensure the technical knowledge base repository is maintained and kept up to date. Ensure that tickets are resolved in line with agreed SLAs staff are informed of progress regarding solutions. Act as an additional point of contact regarding technical issues raised by staff. Represent the IT manager by taking ownership of issues raised by resolving disputes/complaints. Disaster Recovery/Data Backups Support the maintenance of an effective backup and disaster recovery strategy to ensure against loss of data through VEEAM. Network Infrastructure Support the IT Manager in the operational management and control of technical aspects of the installation, configuration and maintenance of the school's software and network infrastructure Experience Required NVQ Level 4 Network Engineer or CompTIA A+ ITIL v3/v4 Microsoft Certifications (Azure, Server Admin, OS) GCSE pass in Maths and English 9-4 (A-C) Cisco CCNA 200-301 Project Managment Experience of a school setting Line management of IT staff Working with senior stakeholders Experience of working in the education sector Scoping and managing projects Coaching and mentoring skills Demonstrable experience of delivering training Producing user guides and procedures Experience in working with large and complex computer networks based on Microsoft Azure Active Directory.
Your new company I am working with an industry-leading company specialising in cutting-edge multi-link connectivity solutions. Their innovative approach combines various network connections to create a highly efficient and robust virtual pipeline. With their state-of-the-art technology, which is compatible with any customer premises equipment (CPE), and our cloud-agnostic and auto-scaling Back End, we deliver optimal performance for mass-market applications. Your new role Your new role as a Network & System Engineer will involve a range of responsibilities. You will collaborate closely with senior management to define the long-term roadmap for their network infrastructure. Working alongside the Head of DevOps, you will actively participate in designing and architecting the enterprise network and systems. Your expertise will be crucial in implementing new network functions and systems, ensuring they are integrated smoothly with existing infrastructure. In addition, you will play a key role in maintaining the reliability, stability, and performance of our enterprise environment. As a point of escalation, you will provide valuable advice and technical expertise to our test and support teams. Network maintenance, including scheduled system patching, will also be part of your responsibilities. Furthermore, you will collaborate with the Operations team to enhance and maintain our CI/CD pipelines, contributing to the continuous improvement of our processes. What you'll need to succeed Strong experience working with Linux systems, including software-defined networking (Debian, Ubuntu, RedHat). Proficiency in configuration management tools to ensure consistent network configuration. Solid understanding of switching and routing, VLANs, and VPNs. Knowledge of virtualization technologies, particularly VMware. Comfortable writing Shell Scripts for automation purposes. Familiarity with cloud environments, such as AWS, Azure, GCP, and OpenStack. Experience with Microsoft Azure and/or 365 platforms, preferably Azure AD. Understanding of system and network monitoring principles; exposure to Zabbix is a plus. Knowledge of CI/CD principles. What you'll get in return Competitive salary package based on experience . Generous holiday allowance of 25 days, plus bank holidays. Private health care coverage. Life insurance to ensure financial security. Convenient car parking facilities. Gym membership contribution for a healthy work-life balance. Workplace pension scheme for a secure future. 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 EA is a trading division of Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited and 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.
17/04/2024
Full time
Your new company I am working with an industry-leading company specialising in cutting-edge multi-link connectivity solutions. Their innovative approach combines various network connections to create a highly efficient and robust virtual pipeline. With their state-of-the-art technology, which is compatible with any customer premises equipment (CPE), and our cloud-agnostic and auto-scaling Back End, we deliver optimal performance for mass-market applications. Your new role Your new role as a Network & System Engineer will involve a range of responsibilities. You will collaborate closely with senior management to define the long-term roadmap for their network infrastructure. Working alongside the Head of DevOps, you will actively participate in designing and architecting the enterprise network and systems. Your expertise will be crucial in implementing new network functions and systems, ensuring they are integrated smoothly with existing infrastructure. In addition, you will play a key role in maintaining the reliability, stability, and performance of our enterprise environment. As a point of escalation, you will provide valuable advice and technical expertise to our test and support teams. Network maintenance, including scheduled system patching, will also be part of your responsibilities. Furthermore, you will collaborate with the Operations team to enhance and maintain our CI/CD pipelines, contributing to the continuous improvement of our processes. What you'll need to succeed Strong experience working with Linux systems, including software-defined networking (Debian, Ubuntu, RedHat). Proficiency in configuration management tools to ensure consistent network configuration. Solid understanding of switching and routing, VLANs, and VPNs. Knowledge of virtualization technologies, particularly VMware. Comfortable writing Shell Scripts for automation purposes. Familiarity with cloud environments, such as AWS, Azure, GCP, and OpenStack. Experience with Microsoft Azure and/or 365 platforms, preferably Azure AD. Understanding of system and network monitoring principles; exposure to Zabbix is a plus. Knowledge of CI/CD principles. What you'll get in return Competitive salary package based on experience . Generous holiday allowance of 25 days, plus bank holidays. Private health care coverage. Life insurance to ensure financial security. Convenient car parking facilities. Gym membership contribution for a healthy work-life balance. Workplace pension scheme for a secure future. 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 EA is a trading division of Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited and 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.
Request Technology - Craig Johnson
Chicago, Illinois
* Position is bonus eligible* Prestigious Financial Institution is currently seeking an Enterprise Monitoring Technical Lead Engineer with strong Splunk experience. Candidate will lead the investigating, planning, and implementing of the enterprise monitoring system, as well as identify areas for improvement, recommend allocation of resources, and work with solution architects to craft an appropriate remediation or enhancement for these systems. Responsibilities: Translate middle and senior management strategic directives into workable technical directives Monitor project status and take remedial action on projects behind schedule and/or over budget Provide subject matter expertise for ongoing support of third-party tools like Splunk Provide expert-level technical mentoring to more junior members of the team Resolve complex support issues in non-production and production environments. Have an understanding of Cloud Native applications running on Kubernetes within AWS and how exposed APIs may be used to monitor them Assist production support and development staff in debugging environment defects using logging monitors and/or APM-related profiling data Create procedural and troubleshooting documentation related to enterprise monitoring systems and the applications they are monitoring Write complex automation scripts using common automation tools, such as Jenkins, Ansible, and Terraform for the installation, configuration, and/or upgrade of monitoring systems. Qualifications: Expert understanding of: Systems administration and change management practices Enterprise monitoring and reporting tools Experience Scripting and/or coding against APIs In-depth knowledge of common used management and monitoring tech Internet/Web based technologies ITIL Best Practices Experience with tech used to support microservices Network technologies AWS log collection such as CloudTrail, CloudWatch, VPC Flow Logs Monitoring and reporting using SNMP CI/CD tools such as Artifactory, Jenkins, and GIT Cloud native applications, including Terraform experience Technologies used to support microservices Encryption technologies (SSL/TLS, PKI Infrastructure management) Security controls as applied to software technologies Bachelor's degree in a related area 10+ years of related experience 10 years experience working in a distributed multi-platform environment. 3 years experience working with cloud native applications 3 years experience managing technical projects Cloud certification in AWS is a plus
16/04/2024
Full time
* Position is bonus eligible* Prestigious Financial Institution is currently seeking an Enterprise Monitoring Technical Lead Engineer with strong Splunk experience. Candidate will lead the investigating, planning, and implementing of the enterprise monitoring system, as well as identify areas for improvement, recommend allocation of resources, and work with solution architects to craft an appropriate remediation or enhancement for these systems. Responsibilities: Translate middle and senior management strategic directives into workable technical directives Monitor project status and take remedial action on projects behind schedule and/or over budget Provide subject matter expertise for ongoing support of third-party tools like Splunk Provide expert-level technical mentoring to more junior members of the team Resolve complex support issues in non-production and production environments. Have an understanding of Cloud Native applications running on Kubernetes within AWS and how exposed APIs may be used to monitor them Assist production support and development staff in debugging environment defects using logging monitors and/or APM-related profiling data Create procedural and troubleshooting documentation related to enterprise monitoring systems and the applications they are monitoring Write complex automation scripts using common automation tools, such as Jenkins, Ansible, and Terraform for the installation, configuration, and/or upgrade of monitoring systems. Qualifications: Expert understanding of: Systems administration and change management practices Enterprise monitoring and reporting tools Experience Scripting and/or coding against APIs In-depth knowledge of common used management and monitoring tech Internet/Web based technologies ITIL Best Practices Experience with tech used to support microservices Network technologies AWS log collection such as CloudTrail, CloudWatch, VPC Flow Logs Monitoring and reporting using SNMP CI/CD tools such as Artifactory, Jenkins, and GIT Cloud native applications, including Terraform experience Technologies used to support microservices Encryption technologies (SSL/TLS, PKI Infrastructure management) Security controls as applied to software technologies Bachelor's degree in a related area 10+ years of related experience 10 years experience working in a distributed multi-platform environment. 3 years experience working with cloud native applications 3 years experience managing technical projects Cloud certification in AWS is a plus
NO SPONSORSHIP Principal, Software Engineering Enterprise Cloud Monitoring - Splunk SALARY: $200k- $215k base w/up to 30% bonus LOCATION: Dallas, TX 3 days onsite, 2 days remote It is all about on-premises monitoring and cloud monitoring The products they are looking for outside of Splunk is Data Dog, Dynatrace, New Relic Heavy cloud, AWS, EC2, Automation, application performance monitoring, enterprise monitoring, any EMC patrol, Tivoli, and regulatory experience Responsibilities Translate middle and senior management strategic directives into workable technical directives Monitor project status and take remedial action on projects behind schedule and/or over budget Provide subject matter expertise for ongoing support of third-party tools like Splunk Provide expert-level technical mentoring to more junior members of the team Resolve complex support issues in non-production and production environments. Have an understanding of Cloud Native applications running on Kubernetes within AWS and how exposed APIs may be used to monitor them Assist production support and development staff in debugging environment defects using logging monitors and/or APM-related profiling data Create procedural and troubleshooting documentation related to enterprise monitoring systems and the applications they are monitoring Write complex automation scripts using common automation tools, such as Jenkins, Ansible, and Terraform for the installation, configuration, and/or upgrade of monitoring systems Qualifications Systems administration and change management practices Enterprise monitoring and reporting tools Experience Scripting and/or coding against APIs In-depth knowledge of common used management and monitoring tech Internet/Web based technologies ITLT Best Practices Experience with tech used to support microservices Network technologies AWS log collection such as CloudTrail, CloudWatch, VPC Flow Logs Monitoring and reporting using SNMP CI/CD tools such as Artifactory, Jenkins, and GIT Cloud native applications, including Terraform experience Technologies used to support microservices Encryption technologies (SSL/TLS, PKI Infrastructure management) Security controls as applied to software technologies Bachelor's degree 10+ years of related experience Minimum 10 years experience working in a distributed multi-platform environment. Minimum 3 years experience working with cloud native applications Minimum 3 years experience managing technical projects
16/04/2024
Full time
NO SPONSORSHIP Principal, Software Engineering Enterprise Cloud Monitoring - Splunk SALARY: $200k- $215k base w/up to 30% bonus LOCATION: Dallas, TX 3 days onsite, 2 days remote It is all about on-premises monitoring and cloud monitoring The products they are looking for outside of Splunk is Data Dog, Dynatrace, New Relic Heavy cloud, AWS, EC2, Automation, application performance monitoring, enterprise monitoring, any EMC patrol, Tivoli, and regulatory experience Responsibilities Translate middle and senior management strategic directives into workable technical directives Monitor project status and take remedial action on projects behind schedule and/or over budget Provide subject matter expertise for ongoing support of third-party tools like Splunk Provide expert-level technical mentoring to more junior members of the team Resolve complex support issues in non-production and production environments. Have an understanding of Cloud Native applications running on Kubernetes within AWS and how exposed APIs may be used to monitor them Assist production support and development staff in debugging environment defects using logging monitors and/or APM-related profiling data Create procedural and troubleshooting documentation related to enterprise monitoring systems and the applications they are monitoring Write complex automation scripts using common automation tools, such as Jenkins, Ansible, and Terraform for the installation, configuration, and/or upgrade of monitoring systems Qualifications Systems administration and change management practices Enterprise monitoring and reporting tools Experience Scripting and/or coding against APIs In-depth knowledge of common used management and monitoring tech Internet/Web based technologies ITLT Best Practices Experience with tech used to support microservices Network technologies AWS log collection such as CloudTrail, CloudWatch, VPC Flow Logs Monitoring and reporting using SNMP CI/CD tools such as Artifactory, Jenkins, and GIT Cloud native applications, including Terraform experience Technologies used to support microservices Encryption technologies (SSL/TLS, PKI Infrastructure management) Security controls as applied to software technologies Bachelor's degree 10+ years of related experience Minimum 10 years experience working in a distributed multi-platform environment. Minimum 3 years experience working with cloud native applications Minimum 3 years experience managing technical projects
NO SPONSORSHIP Principal, Software Engineering Enterprise Monitoring - Splunk SALARY: $200k- $215k base w/up to 30% bonus LOCATION: Chicago, IL 3 days onsite, 2 days remote Looking for a technical team lead over the enterprise splunk monitoring system. You will be the SME in Splunk Monitoring, Cloud Native Applications running on Kubernetes within AWS. Responsibilities Translate middle and senior management strategic directives into workable technical directives Monitor project status and take remedial action on projects behind schedule and/or over budget Provide subject matter expertise for ongoing support of third-party tools like Splunk Provide expert-level technical mentoring to more junior members of the team Resolve complex support issues in non-production and production environments. Have an understanding of Cloud Native applications running on Kubernetes within AWS and how exposed APIs may be used to monitor them Assist production support and development staff in debugging environment defects using logging monitors and/or APM-related profiling data Create procedural and troubleshooting documentation related to enterprise monitoring systems and the applications they are monitoring Write complex automation scripts using common automation tools, such as Jenkins, Ansible, and Terraform for the installation, configuration, and/or upgrade of monitoring systems Qualifications Systems administration and change management practices Enterprise monitoring and reporting tools Experience Scripting and/or coding against APIs In-depth knowledge of common used management and monitoring tech Internet/Web based technologies ITLT Best Practices Experience with tech used to support microservices Network technologies AWS log collection such as CloudTrail, CloudWatch, VPC Flow Logs Monitoring and reporting using SNMP CI/CD tools such as Artifactory, Jenkins, and GIT Cloud native applications, including Terraform experience Technologies used to support microservices Encryption technologies (SSL/TLS, PKI Infrastructure management) Security controls as applied to software technologies Bachelor's degree 10+ years of related experience Minimum 10 years experience working in a distributed multi-platform environment. Minimum 3 years experience working with cloud native applications Minimum 3 years experience managing technical projects
16/04/2024
Full time
NO SPONSORSHIP Principal, Software Engineering Enterprise Monitoring - Splunk SALARY: $200k- $215k base w/up to 30% bonus LOCATION: Chicago, IL 3 days onsite, 2 days remote Looking for a technical team lead over the enterprise splunk monitoring system. You will be the SME in Splunk Monitoring, Cloud Native Applications running on Kubernetes within AWS. Responsibilities Translate middle and senior management strategic directives into workable technical directives Monitor project status and take remedial action on projects behind schedule and/or over budget Provide subject matter expertise for ongoing support of third-party tools like Splunk Provide expert-level technical mentoring to more junior members of the team Resolve complex support issues in non-production and production environments. Have an understanding of Cloud Native applications running on Kubernetes within AWS and how exposed APIs may be used to monitor them Assist production support and development staff in debugging environment defects using logging monitors and/or APM-related profiling data Create procedural and troubleshooting documentation related to enterprise monitoring systems and the applications they are monitoring Write complex automation scripts using common automation tools, such as Jenkins, Ansible, and Terraform for the installation, configuration, and/or upgrade of monitoring systems Qualifications Systems administration and change management practices Enterprise monitoring and reporting tools Experience Scripting and/or coding against APIs In-depth knowledge of common used management and monitoring tech Internet/Web based technologies ITLT Best Practices Experience with tech used to support microservices Network technologies AWS log collection such as CloudTrail, CloudWatch, VPC Flow Logs Monitoring and reporting using SNMP CI/CD tools such as Artifactory, Jenkins, and GIT Cloud native applications, including Terraform experience Technologies used to support microservices Encryption technologies (SSL/TLS, PKI Infrastructure management) Security controls as applied to software technologies Bachelor's degree 10+ years of related experience Minimum 10 years experience working in a distributed multi-platform environment. Minimum 3 years experience working with cloud native applications Minimum 3 years experience managing technical projects
* Position is bonus eligible* Prestigious Financial Institution is currently seeking an Enterprise Monitoring Technical Lead Engineer with strong Splunk experience. Candidate will lead the investigating, planning, and implementing of the enterprise monitoring system, as well as identify areas for improvement, recommend allocation of resources, and work with solution architects to craft an appropriate remediation or enhancement for these systems. Responsibilities: Translate middle and senior management strategic directives into workable technical directives Monitor project status and take remedial action on projects behind schedule and/or over budget Provide subject matter expertise for ongoing support of third-party tools like Splunk Provide expert-level technical mentoring to more junior members of the team Resolve complex support issues in non-production and production environments. Have an understanding of Cloud Native applications running on Kubernetes within AWS and how exposed APIs may be used to monitor them Assist production support and development staff in debugging environment defects using logging monitors and/or APM-related profiling data Create procedural and troubleshooting documentation related to enterprise monitoring systems and the applications they are monitoring Write complex automation scripts using common automation tools, such as Jenkins, Ansible, and Terraform for the installation, configuration, and/or upgrade of monitoring systems. Qualifications: Expert understanding of: Systems administration and change management practices Enterprise monitoring and reporting tools Experience Scripting and/or coding against APIs In-depth knowledge of common used management and monitoring tech Internet/Web based technologies ITIL Best Practices Experience with tech used to support microservices Network technologies AWS log collection such as CloudTrail, CloudWatch, VPC Flow Logs Monitoring and reporting using SNMP CI/CD tools such as Artifactory, Jenkins, and GIT Cloud native applications, including Terraform experience Technologies used to support microservices Encryption technologies (SSL/TLS, PKI Infrastructure management) Security controls as applied to software technologies Bachelor's degree in a related area 10+ years of related experience 10 years experience working in a distributed multi-platform environment. 3 years experience working with cloud native applications 3 years experience managing technical projects Cloud certification in AWS is a plus
16/04/2024
Full time
* Position is bonus eligible* Prestigious Financial Institution is currently seeking an Enterprise Monitoring Technical Lead Engineer with strong Splunk experience. Candidate will lead the investigating, planning, and implementing of the enterprise monitoring system, as well as identify areas for improvement, recommend allocation of resources, and work with solution architects to craft an appropriate remediation or enhancement for these systems. Responsibilities: Translate middle and senior management strategic directives into workable technical directives Monitor project status and take remedial action on projects behind schedule and/or over budget Provide subject matter expertise for ongoing support of third-party tools like Splunk Provide expert-level technical mentoring to more junior members of the team Resolve complex support issues in non-production and production environments. Have an understanding of Cloud Native applications running on Kubernetes within AWS and how exposed APIs may be used to monitor them Assist production support and development staff in debugging environment defects using logging monitors and/or APM-related profiling data Create procedural and troubleshooting documentation related to enterprise monitoring systems and the applications they are monitoring Write complex automation scripts using common automation tools, such as Jenkins, Ansible, and Terraform for the installation, configuration, and/or upgrade of monitoring systems. Qualifications: Expert understanding of: Systems administration and change management practices Enterprise monitoring and reporting tools Experience Scripting and/or coding against APIs In-depth knowledge of common used management and monitoring tech Internet/Web based technologies ITIL Best Practices Experience with tech used to support microservices Network technologies AWS log collection such as CloudTrail, CloudWatch, VPC Flow Logs Monitoring and reporting using SNMP CI/CD tools such as Artifactory, Jenkins, and GIT Cloud native applications, including Terraform experience Technologies used to support microservices Encryption technologies (SSL/TLS, PKI Infrastructure management) Security controls as applied to software technologies Bachelor's degree in a related area 10+ years of related experience 10 years experience working in a distributed multi-platform environment. 3 years experience working with cloud native applications 3 years experience managing technical projects Cloud certification in AWS is a plus
As a senior Cloud Native OPS Engineer, you have over 5 years of technical system expertise to perform technical cloud engineering services: - You configure Azure services and work with Terraform Scripting (infrastructure as a code), AWS networking/gateways, AWS Landing Zone setup, lambda and container services; - You evaluate and translate requirements into design; - You evaluate design benefits and trade-offs; - You validate design compliance and support deployment of the design to ensure the requirements are met; - You use development tools to efficiently solve technical or business challenges, incl. technology evolution, capacity management, and performance optimization; - You innovate to present new ideas which improve an existing system/process/service; - You maintain knowledge of existing technology documents via technical writing; - You perform (complex) incident resolution and root cause analyses; - On duty call for the systems you are responsible for, can be required. Next to a proven experience in system software and cloud infrastructure, you have the following core competences: Adaptive, Analytical thinking, Collaborating, Flexible, IT Infrastructure, Result driven, Software development. knowledge of: public cloud AWS CICD tooling AWS Lambda Python Terraform AWS Athena As a part of our team, you are responsible for the architectural decisions, engineering, integration and maintenance of the cloud platform. Currently we actively manage AWS & Azure cloud environments and keep an eye on other cloud platforms. The focus is on technology/infrastructure services, not the usage and development methodologies that use the cloud platform. The latter is handled by DevOps teams with whom you will be working closely. You assist in feasibility studies to take on new technological services or improvements and help design the services with focus on security, maintainability, flexibility and efficiency. You work together with architects and analysts to come to a proper final design, product owners and scrum masters to govern the exercise and its allocated resources, and software engineering to ensure effective positioning and service offerings.
16/04/2024
Project-based
As a senior Cloud Native OPS Engineer, you have over 5 years of technical system expertise to perform technical cloud engineering services: - You configure Azure services and work with Terraform Scripting (infrastructure as a code), AWS networking/gateways, AWS Landing Zone setup, lambda and container services; - You evaluate and translate requirements into design; - You evaluate design benefits and trade-offs; - You validate design compliance and support deployment of the design to ensure the requirements are met; - You use development tools to efficiently solve technical or business challenges, incl. technology evolution, capacity management, and performance optimization; - You innovate to present new ideas which improve an existing system/process/service; - You maintain knowledge of existing technology documents via technical writing; - You perform (complex) incident resolution and root cause analyses; - On duty call for the systems you are responsible for, can be required. Next to a proven experience in system software and cloud infrastructure, you have the following core competences: Adaptive, Analytical thinking, Collaborating, Flexible, IT Infrastructure, Result driven, Software development. knowledge of: public cloud AWS CICD tooling AWS Lambda Python Terraform AWS Athena As a part of our team, you are responsible for the architectural decisions, engineering, integration and maintenance of the cloud platform. Currently we actively manage AWS & Azure cloud environments and keep an eye on other cloud platforms. The focus is on technology/infrastructure services, not the usage and development methodologies that use the cloud platform. The latter is handled by DevOps teams with whom you will be working closely. You assist in feasibility studies to take on new technological services or improvements and help design the services with focus on security, maintainability, flexibility and efficiency. You work together with architects and analysts to come to a proper final design, product owners and scrum masters to govern the exercise and its allocated resources, and software engineering to ensure effective positioning and service offerings.
Role: Head of Product Salary: £60,000 - £75,000 approximately Location: Dundee Onsite 3x days per week Role description and purpose The Head of Product is a critical role. It's purpose is to deliver innovation pipeline; organising, supporting, mentoring and managing a group of dedicated professionals to deliver a series of new propositions that will contribute towards our ambition to deliver integrated solutions that support smart farming and processing operations. We have a number of propositions in development including a biomass camera, a sea-lice treatment system, a seal detection camera, a novel pump and a waterjet bleeder. These propositions are at various stages of development but share the need to be driven through development to deliver manufacturing ready outcomes. Delivery of these outcomes is critical to our ambition to become a leading provider of value-adding solutions to customers throughout the world. The range of activity to be overseen by the Head of Product extends from verification of market need, through prototyping, to the development and documentation of specifications for manufacturing. Development leadership requires an understanding of the constituent elements of each proposition, including software, electronics, mechanical and power engineering. As well as a capable in-house development team, we has an established network of partners within its supply chain that can be tapped to introduce additional capability and capacity. This role will require significant contact with all members of the senior management team and reports to the Chief Operating Officer. Responsibilities of the role Provide leadership to the company's product team and to those within the supply chain involved in supporting the development of products Support the continuous development of the product team, ensuring that skills and capacity are aligned with the delivery objectives from this business unit Plan for and implement a process that achieves the transition of knowledge and capability from the more experienced members of the product team to new employees Actively manage the relationship between and our 3rd party manufacting units, to ensure quality and timely delivery. Focusing on the documentation, design artifacts and quality reporting. Liaise with marketing department (and third parties as required) to gather intelligence on customer requirements and case studies Own responsibility for delivering next generation propositions Support the transfer of new proposition designs to manufacturing business unit, to include the provision of all documentation required to build and safely operate the equipment Schedule and define draft budgets for the activities of the product team Maintain an up to date understanding of the regulatory environments within which operates and ensure that new product designs do not breach regulations Promote a culture of health and safety Define OKRs relevant to the role, agree goals with the COO, and deliver Provide periodical reports to the COO on progress against OKRs Experience & Skills: Relevant degree with an engineering background and prior experience of owning the delivery of new value propositions within a fast moving SME environment Ability to effectively work on the delivery of multiple new propositions simultaneously Ability to apply business knowledge to real-world scenarios Leadership capability and effective people manager Planning and management skills Strategic thinker capable of making a meaningful contribution to the direction of the business Problem solving skills and analytical mindset Understanding of budgeting process and financial management Excellent communication skills Pro-active and self-starting Ability to assimilate detailed product knowledge and to disseminate this within the team and to third party supporters as required Presentation capability: written and verbal Technical competencies: Project & task management People management Facilitation & change management Strategic leadership How To Apply? Please send a CV to (see below) People Source Consulting Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy. People Source specialise in technology recruitment across niche markets including Information Technology, Digital TV, Digital Marketing, Project and Programme Management, SAP, Digital and Consumer Electronics, Air Traffic Management, Management Consultancy, Business Intelligence, Manufacturing, Telecoms, Public Sector, Healthcare, Finance and Oil & Gas.
15/04/2024
Full time
Role: Head of Product Salary: £60,000 - £75,000 approximately Location: Dundee Onsite 3x days per week Role description and purpose The Head of Product is a critical role. It's purpose is to deliver innovation pipeline; organising, supporting, mentoring and managing a group of dedicated professionals to deliver a series of new propositions that will contribute towards our ambition to deliver integrated solutions that support smart farming and processing operations. We have a number of propositions in development including a biomass camera, a sea-lice treatment system, a seal detection camera, a novel pump and a waterjet bleeder. These propositions are at various stages of development but share the need to be driven through development to deliver manufacturing ready outcomes. Delivery of these outcomes is critical to our ambition to become a leading provider of value-adding solutions to customers throughout the world. The range of activity to be overseen by the Head of Product extends from verification of market need, through prototyping, to the development and documentation of specifications for manufacturing. Development leadership requires an understanding of the constituent elements of each proposition, including software, electronics, mechanical and power engineering. As well as a capable in-house development team, we has an established network of partners within its supply chain that can be tapped to introduce additional capability and capacity. This role will require significant contact with all members of the senior management team and reports to the Chief Operating Officer. Responsibilities of the role Provide leadership to the company's product team and to those within the supply chain involved in supporting the development of products Support the continuous development of the product team, ensuring that skills and capacity are aligned with the delivery objectives from this business unit Plan for and implement a process that achieves the transition of knowledge and capability from the more experienced members of the product team to new employees Actively manage the relationship between and our 3rd party manufacting units, to ensure quality and timely delivery. Focusing on the documentation, design artifacts and quality reporting. Liaise with marketing department (and third parties as required) to gather intelligence on customer requirements and case studies Own responsibility for delivering next generation propositions Support the transfer of new proposition designs to manufacturing business unit, to include the provision of all documentation required to build and safely operate the equipment Schedule and define draft budgets for the activities of the product team Maintain an up to date understanding of the regulatory environments within which operates and ensure that new product designs do not breach regulations Promote a culture of health and safety Define OKRs relevant to the role, agree goals with the COO, and deliver Provide periodical reports to the COO on progress against OKRs Experience & Skills: Relevant degree with an engineering background and prior experience of owning the delivery of new value propositions within a fast moving SME environment Ability to effectively work on the delivery of multiple new propositions simultaneously Ability to apply business knowledge to real-world scenarios Leadership capability and effective people manager Planning and management skills Strategic thinker capable of making a meaningful contribution to the direction of the business Problem solving skills and analytical mindset Understanding of budgeting process and financial management Excellent communication skills Pro-active and self-starting Ability to assimilate detailed product knowledge and to disseminate this within the team and to third party supporters as required Presentation capability: written and verbal Technical competencies: Project & task management People management Facilitation & change management Strategic leadership How To Apply? Please send a CV to (see below) People Source Consulting Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy. People Source specialise in technology recruitment across niche markets including Information Technology, Digital TV, Digital Marketing, Project and Programme Management, SAP, Digital and Consumer Electronics, Air Traffic Management, Management Consultancy, Business Intelligence, Manufacturing, Telecoms, Public Sector, Healthcare, Finance and Oil & Gas.
Job: F5 WAF Engineer Location: Remote, UK Job Type: Contract Inside IR35 Job Description The F5 Advanced Web Application Firewall Engineer would need to have at least 5-8+ years of experience in this domain. For this role, you must be a dynamic and highly-motivated individual that is seeking a position with the global leader in commercial real estate services. Troubleshoots and resolves system service failures by identifying and analysing the situation and provides corrective actions. Develops, installs, and tests new network hardware and software releases, system upgrades, evaluates and installs patches and resolves software related problems. Monitors systems activities and fine tunes system parameters and configuration to optimize performance and ensure security of systems. Raise Change Requests in detail and drives Change to complete approval. Performs 4 eyes check on other Changes for their colleagues False positive analysis, reviewing threat logs in AWAF. Utilize automation for configuration deployments Provides senior level expertise on decisions and priorities regarding systems architecture. Engages with application development teams on current infrastructure projects. Evaluates existing solutions and infrastructure and provides recommendations. Approves system designs and functions as a project lead as required. Facilitates the establishment and implementation of standards and guidelines that guide the design of technology solutions including architecting and implementing solutions. Manages and maintains the hardware, software, security, and connectivity to the Internet as well as Middleware components. Performs other duties as assigned. Decisions made with thorough understanding of procedures, company policies, and business practices to achieve general results and deadlines. Provides informal assistance such as technical guidance, and/or training to co-workers.
15/04/2024
Project-based
Job: F5 WAF Engineer Location: Remote, UK Job Type: Contract Inside IR35 Job Description The F5 Advanced Web Application Firewall Engineer would need to have at least 5-8+ years of experience in this domain. For this role, you must be a dynamic and highly-motivated individual that is seeking a position with the global leader in commercial real estate services. Troubleshoots and resolves system service failures by identifying and analysing the situation and provides corrective actions. Develops, installs, and tests new network hardware and software releases, system upgrades, evaluates and installs patches and resolves software related problems. Monitors systems activities and fine tunes system parameters and configuration to optimize performance and ensure security of systems. Raise Change Requests in detail and drives Change to complete approval. Performs 4 eyes check on other Changes for their colleagues False positive analysis, reviewing threat logs in AWAF. Utilize automation for configuration deployments Provides senior level expertise on decisions and priorities regarding systems architecture. Engages with application development teams on current infrastructure projects. Evaluates existing solutions and infrastructure and provides recommendations. Approves system designs and functions as a project lead as required. Facilitates the establishment and implementation of standards and guidelines that guide the design of technology solutions including architecting and implementing solutions. Manages and maintains the hardware, software, security, and connectivity to the Internet as well as Middleware components. Performs other duties as assigned. Decisions made with thorough understanding of procedures, company policies, and business practices to achieve general results and deadlines. Provides informal assistance such as technical guidance, and/or training to co-workers.
Global Technology Solutions Ltd
Antrim, County Antrim
Ideal location - Belfast Salary - £27000 - 29000 Hours: Monday to Friday, pick up kit by 08:30 as local PUDO working on client site up till 17:30, overtime available Benefits: Car + Parking cards and Fuel cards + Pension + on call payment Start date - ASAP We have an exciting opportunity for a senior field service engineer to join a blue chip organisation on a permanent basis in Belfast . Senior Field Service Engineer will be required to fault find and repair a variety of IT equipment including Servers, PCs, Laptop, printer and point of sales systems (EPOS) at various Customer locations across the UK. Ensuring company processes, procedures and contractual requirements are followed whilst maintaining high levels of customer service. You must be an experienced time served "Field Service Engineer", a confident communicator at all levels and work well as part of a team. The position will report into Team Leader/Resource Managers (Field) but will also have critical relationships with Call Control and Technical vetting teams with Field Services. The role will involve: * Capable of working independently and remotely, required to perform on site troubleshooting on a wide range of products in a software or hardware environment. * Proficient in the installation, configuration and support of Server/Desktop/EPOS environment and in addition, be able to connect and install client software for various networking platforms at various customer locations in the UK. * Ability to follow documented procedures and adhere to safety and ESD precautions at all times. * Be able to demonstrate strong problem solving techniques with the ability to adapt and learn on the job. * Develop, grow and maintain professional working relationships with all internal stakeholders Call Control, Tech Vetting teams. * Ensure process, procedural and contractual agreements are being followed correctly. * Endeavour to provide all customers with the best level of customer service and support. * Complete documentation including Field Service Call reports and Customer Checksheets and ensure these are returned within SLA timescales. * Work proactively with call allocators to ensure SLA's are met in the most economic way. * Have a solid understanding of customers SLA requirement and use initiative to ensure the expectation is met and exceeded * Any additional activity as directed by Senior Management Key Experience * Have an excellent working knowledge of Server/PC architecture, knowledge of Windows Operating systems, break fix and troubleshooting of Servers, Desktops, EPOS, Laptops, and Printers. * Manufacturer recognised accreditations, ie HP/IBM/Dell. Both Server and Desktop. * At least 6 years customer facing IT industry experience. * Capable of working independently on a wide range of products. * Excellent communication skills. * Excellent proven organisational and customer service skills. * Able to work under pressure. * Able to maintain a consistent high standard of quality and professionalism. * Excellent Time management skills. * Team Player - ability to work as part of the team to deliver operational excellence. * Awareness of ITIL methodologies and best practice. * Previous employment in a similar role. * Ability to show flexibility to help the changing needs of the team. * Adhere to company standards and procedures at all times unless otherwise directed. * Maintain excellent customer relationships. * Maintain high levels of Punctuality, Communication, Attitude, Competence and Quality of Service * Maintain all appropriate Manufacturer Server Accreditations where app Senior Engineer main skills * MUST be able to obtain security clearances, BPSS & SC, (NPPV3 great to have but not essential) * X86 Server Hardware break fix Skills (can replace all components, upgrade Bios/firmware) * Laptop Hardware break fix skills (replace all components) * Must be able to hold Main vendor certifications on Servers & Laptops (Dell, HP, Lenovo) * Will form part of an on call rota covering 24*7*365 call outs Senior Engineer good to have experience/skills * Netapp - major advantage to hold this * Retail/Point of Sale (POS) Personal Attribute * Highly enthusiastic, approachable and self motivated to achieve targets. * Ability to prioritise workload effectively. * A Methodical and accurate approach to the job is critical. * Team focused - a genuine passion to deliver excellence through continuous development and improvement. * Be able to remain positive at all times and influence those around you. * Excellent communicator who can remain objective and focussed with Customers and Internal Agencies alike. * Good relationship management skills. * Previous Senior Field Engineer experience desirable. * Analytical, with exceptional attention to detail. * Innovative thinking, in terms of service quality and improvements * Full UK Driving Licence. 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.
12/04/2024
Full time
Ideal location - Belfast Salary - £27000 - 29000 Hours: Monday to Friday, pick up kit by 08:30 as local PUDO working on client site up till 17:30, overtime available Benefits: Car + Parking cards and Fuel cards + Pension + on call payment Start date - ASAP We have an exciting opportunity for a senior field service engineer to join a blue chip organisation on a permanent basis in Belfast . Senior Field Service Engineer will be required to fault find and repair a variety of IT equipment including Servers, PCs, Laptop, printer and point of sales systems (EPOS) at various Customer locations across the UK. Ensuring company processes, procedures and contractual requirements are followed whilst maintaining high levels of customer service. You must be an experienced time served "Field Service Engineer", a confident communicator at all levels and work well as part of a team. The position will report into Team Leader/Resource Managers (Field) but will also have critical relationships with Call Control and Technical vetting teams with Field Services. The role will involve: * Capable of working independently and remotely, required to perform on site troubleshooting on a wide range of products in a software or hardware environment. * Proficient in the installation, configuration and support of Server/Desktop/EPOS environment and in addition, be able to connect and install client software for various networking platforms at various customer locations in the UK. * Ability to follow documented procedures and adhere to safety and ESD precautions at all times. * Be able to demonstrate strong problem solving techniques with the ability to adapt and learn on the job. * Develop, grow and maintain professional working relationships with all internal stakeholders Call Control, Tech Vetting teams. * Ensure process, procedural and contractual agreements are being followed correctly. * Endeavour to provide all customers with the best level of customer service and support. * Complete documentation including Field Service Call reports and Customer Checksheets and ensure these are returned within SLA timescales. * Work proactively with call allocators to ensure SLA's are met in the most economic way. * Have a solid understanding of customers SLA requirement and use initiative to ensure the expectation is met and exceeded * Any additional activity as directed by Senior Management Key Experience * Have an excellent working knowledge of Server/PC architecture, knowledge of Windows Operating systems, break fix and troubleshooting of Servers, Desktops, EPOS, Laptops, and Printers. * Manufacturer recognised accreditations, ie HP/IBM/Dell. Both Server and Desktop. * At least 6 years customer facing IT industry experience. * Capable of working independently on a wide range of products. * Excellent communication skills. * Excellent proven organisational and customer service skills. * Able to work under pressure. * Able to maintain a consistent high standard of quality and professionalism. * Excellent Time management skills. * Team Player - ability to work as part of the team to deliver operational excellence. * Awareness of ITIL methodologies and best practice. * Previous employment in a similar role. * Ability to show flexibility to help the changing needs of the team. * Adhere to company standards and procedures at all times unless otherwise directed. * Maintain excellent customer relationships. * Maintain high levels of Punctuality, Communication, Attitude, Competence and Quality of Service * Maintain all appropriate Manufacturer Server Accreditations where app Senior Engineer main skills * MUST be able to obtain security clearances, BPSS & SC, (NPPV3 great to have but not essential) * X86 Server Hardware break fix Skills (can replace all components, upgrade Bios/firmware) * Laptop Hardware break fix skills (replace all components) * Must be able to hold Main vendor certifications on Servers & Laptops (Dell, HP, Lenovo) * Will form part of an on call rota covering 24*7*365 call outs Senior Engineer good to have experience/skills * Netapp - major advantage to hold this * Retail/Point of Sale (POS) Personal Attribute * Highly enthusiastic, approachable and self motivated to achieve targets. * Ability to prioritise workload effectively. * A Methodical and accurate approach to the job is critical. * Team focused - a genuine passion to deliver excellence through continuous development and improvement. * Be able to remain positive at all times and influence those around you. * Excellent communicator who can remain objective and focussed with Customers and Internal Agencies alike. * Good relationship management skills. * Previous Senior Field Engineer experience desirable. * Analytical, with exceptional attention to detail. * Innovative thinking, in terms of service quality and improvements * Full UK Driving Licence. 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.
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 Windows Systems Engineer. Candidate will administer and enhance the Windows server infrastructure both on-premises and in the cloud. Candidate will have prior experience designing, supporting and administering Windows server environment. Candidate should have through hands-on experience working in cloud environments preferably AWS. The candidate will need to have excellent people skills, strong analytical and technical skills for troubleshooting complex issues. Responsibilities: Provide advanced Windows system administration, operational support, and problem resolution for a mixed Windows Server 2016 and 2019 environments Provide break/fix support for Windows Server OS and third-party application issues Troubleshoot hardware and software problems, take appropriate corrective action and/or interact with team members or vendors to work through issue resolution Automate processes to reduce hands on support Support cloud environments for Windows AMIs Participate in patching and vulnerability remediation, as needed Adhere to Change Management process Comply with all audit, compliance, and regulatory requirements Perform other duties as assigned Support On call and weekend work Qualifications: Ability to work effectively with clients, technical staff, consultants and vendors. Ability to work well under pressure and within deadlines Ability to communicate well and perform as part of a team located in multiple cities In-depth knowledge of Windows Server 2016 and 2019 administration and support Experience with Powershell commands and scripts System administration experience and knowledge of VMware and administration of virtual Servers General working knowledge of NAS, SAN, and networking Active Directory administration experience Hands-on experience with cloud based architecture especially AWS Experience with terraform, or other infrastructure as code applications Experience with build automation a plus Software deployment experience through SCCM or similar tools is a plus Vulnerability remediation experience is a plus
12/04/2024
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 Windows Systems Engineer. Candidate will administer and enhance the Windows server infrastructure both on-premises and in the cloud. Candidate will have prior experience designing, supporting and administering Windows server environment. Candidate should have through hands-on experience working in cloud environments preferably AWS. The candidate will need to have excellent people skills, strong analytical and technical skills for troubleshooting complex issues. Responsibilities: Provide advanced Windows system administration, operational support, and problem resolution for a mixed Windows Server 2016 and 2019 environments Provide break/fix support for Windows Server OS and third-party application issues Troubleshoot hardware and software problems, take appropriate corrective action and/or interact with team members or vendors to work through issue resolution Automate processes to reduce hands on support Support cloud environments for Windows AMIs Participate in patching and vulnerability remediation, as needed Adhere to Change Management process Comply with all audit, compliance, and regulatory requirements Perform other duties as assigned Support On call and weekend work Qualifications: Ability to work effectively with clients, technical staff, consultants and vendors. Ability to work well under pressure and within deadlines Ability to communicate well and perform as part of a team located in multiple cities In-depth knowledge of Windows Server 2016 and 2019 administration and support Experience with Powershell commands and scripts System administration experience and knowledge of VMware and administration of virtual Servers General working knowledge of NAS, SAN, and networking Active Directory administration experience Hands-on experience with cloud based architecture especially AWS Experience with terraform, or other infrastructure as code applications Experience with build automation a plus Software deployment experience through SCCM or similar tools is a plus Vulnerability remediation experience is a plus