Description: Software Engineer - Frontend In this role, you will join an agile team whose focus is on building a new, modern Front End for our Investigation and Tracing platform. Responsibilities Develop and deliver features across the product Front End. Writing storybook stories to document components. Provide high level of technical input when breaking down problems - help the team create customer value. Contribute to quality assurance through test automation tools (Unit testing, automation testing like Cypress, Playwright) and Continuous Integration tools (Github Actions) Collaborate with the product owner and project management roles to deliver timely products and enhancements. Support the team in achieving their mission, by helping to set OKRs and realise success. Requirements Strong and enthusiastic technologist, able to demonstrate a broad technical knowledge and application of this to create reusable patterns and solutions. Extensive experience using Vue 3 and Composition API to develop modern applications. Experience building and using design systems and tools including Storybook to support Front End development. Experience using Typescript Strong understanding of CI/CD concepts Experience working in an Agile environment. Ideal candidate experience Vue3 Typescript composition API Laravel - Inertia agile Playwright Further Details Once per month in Cardiff Initial contract till November £450 p/d Inside IR35 Job Title: Front End Developer - Vue3 Location: Cardiff, UK Rate/Salary: .00 GBP Daily Job Type: Contract Trading as TEKsystems. Allegis Group Limited, Bracknell, RG12 1RT, United Kingdom. No Allegis Group Limited operates as an Employment Business and Employment Agency as set out in the Conduct of Employment Agencies and Employment Businesses Regulations 2003. TEKsystems is a company within the Allegis Group network of companies (collectively referred to as "Allegis Group"). Aerotek, Aston Carter, EASi, Talentis Solutions, TEKsystems, Stamford Consultants and The Stamford Group are Allegis Group brands. If you apply, your personal data will be processed as described in the Allegis Group Online Privacy Notice available at our website. To access our Online Privacy Notice, which explains what information we may collect, use, share, and store about you, and describes your rights and choices about this, please go our website. We are part of a global network of companies and as a result, the personal data you provide will be shared within Allegis Group and transferred and processed outside the UK, Switzerland and European Economic Area subject to the protections described in the Allegis Group Online Privacy Notice. We store personal data in the UK, EEA, Switzerland and the USA. If you would like to exercise your privacy rights, please visit the "Contacting Us" section of our Online Privacy Notice on our website for details on how to contact us. To protect your privacy and security, we may take steps to verify your identity, such as a password and user ID if there is an account associated with your request, or identifying information such as your address or date of birth, before proceeding with your request. commitments under the UK Data Protection Act, EU-U.S. Privacy Shield or the Swiss-U.S. Privacy Shield.
03/05/2024
Project-based
Description: Software Engineer - Frontend In this role, you will join an agile team whose focus is on building a new, modern Front End for our Investigation and Tracing platform. Responsibilities Develop and deliver features across the product Front End. Writing storybook stories to document components. Provide high level of technical input when breaking down problems - help the team create customer value. Contribute to quality assurance through test automation tools (Unit testing, automation testing like Cypress, Playwright) and Continuous Integration tools (Github Actions) Collaborate with the product owner and project management roles to deliver timely products and enhancements. Support the team in achieving their mission, by helping to set OKRs and realise success. Requirements Strong and enthusiastic technologist, able to demonstrate a broad technical knowledge and application of this to create reusable patterns and solutions. Extensive experience using Vue 3 and Composition API to develop modern applications. Experience building and using design systems and tools including Storybook to support Front End development. Experience using Typescript Strong understanding of CI/CD concepts Experience working in an Agile environment. Ideal candidate experience Vue3 Typescript composition API Laravel - Inertia agile Playwright Further Details Once per month in Cardiff Initial contract till November £450 p/d Inside IR35 Job Title: Front End Developer - Vue3 Location: Cardiff, UK Rate/Salary: .00 GBP Daily Job Type: Contract Trading as TEKsystems. Allegis Group Limited, Bracknell, RG12 1RT, United Kingdom. No Allegis Group Limited operates as an Employment Business and Employment Agency as set out in the Conduct of Employment Agencies and Employment Businesses Regulations 2003. TEKsystems is a company within the Allegis Group network of companies (collectively referred to as "Allegis Group"). Aerotek, Aston Carter, EASi, Talentis Solutions, TEKsystems, Stamford Consultants and The Stamford Group are Allegis Group brands. If you apply, your personal data will be processed as described in the Allegis Group Online Privacy Notice available at our website. To access our Online Privacy Notice, which explains what information we may collect, use, share, and store about you, and describes your rights and choices about this, please go our website. We are part of a global network of companies and as a result, the personal data you provide will be shared within Allegis Group and transferred and processed outside the UK, Switzerland and European Economic Area subject to the protections described in the Allegis Group Online Privacy Notice. We store personal data in the UK, EEA, Switzerland and the USA. If you would like to exercise your privacy rights, please visit the "Contacting Us" section of our Online Privacy Notice on our website for details on how to contact us. To protect your privacy and security, we may take steps to verify your identity, such as a password and user ID if there is an account associated with your request, or identifying information such as your address or date of birth, before proceeding with your request. commitments under the UK Data Protection Act, EU-U.S. Privacy Shield or the Swiss-U.S. Privacy Shield.
Network Engineer - London Join a dynamic team within a leading UK wholesale retailer as a Network Engineer, you will be responsible for providing technical support, maintaining network and security infrastructure, and ensuring the seamless operation of their systems. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, manage projects, and implement solutions to enhance the efficiency and resilience of our network environment. Starting ASAP, paying up to £55,000 per annum. Key Responsibilities: Provide remote support during installation and cutover of WAN/LAN links. Conduct capacity management and IP Addressing audits. Collaborate with project management teams, engineers, and service desk personnel. Proactively manage and resolve network faults. Communicate with customers to capture initial requirements. Coordinate upgrades and changes within specified timeframes. Conduct Proof of Concepts for network and security projects. Liaise with different teams to provide secure solutions for project completion. Monitor fault tickets, prioritize tasks, and track progress. Ensure adherence to SLA targets and quality procedures. Manage relationships with telecom carriers and data centre providers. Coordinate with suppliers for quotes and support contracts. Qualifications and Skills: Experience in supporting technical teams. Managing infrastructure across WAN and LAN environments. Knowledge of Cisco hardware and network protocols (CCNA/CCNP preferred). Expertise in network security and Firewall technologies. Proficiency with Cisco Datacentre and WIFI management. Familiarity with BGP, OSPF, MPLS, and IPSEC VPN. Experience with SD-WAN, Azure networking, and cloud environments. Strong troubleshooting skills and familiarity with load balancing technologies. Experience with Microsoft DHCP, RADIUS, and Azure virtual networking.
03/05/2024
Full time
Network Engineer - London Join a dynamic team within a leading UK wholesale retailer as a Network Engineer, you will be responsible for providing technical support, maintaining network and security infrastructure, and ensuring the seamless operation of their systems. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, manage projects, and implement solutions to enhance the efficiency and resilience of our network environment. Starting ASAP, paying up to £55,000 per annum. Key Responsibilities: Provide remote support during installation and cutover of WAN/LAN links. Conduct capacity management and IP Addressing audits. Collaborate with project management teams, engineers, and service desk personnel. Proactively manage and resolve network faults. Communicate with customers to capture initial requirements. Coordinate upgrades and changes within specified timeframes. Conduct Proof of Concepts for network and security projects. Liaise with different teams to provide secure solutions for project completion. Monitor fault tickets, prioritize tasks, and track progress. Ensure adherence to SLA targets and quality procedures. Manage relationships with telecom carriers and data centre providers. Coordinate with suppliers for quotes and support contracts. Qualifications and Skills: Experience in supporting technical teams. Managing infrastructure across WAN and LAN environments. Knowledge of Cisco hardware and network protocols (CCNA/CCNP preferred). Expertise in network security and Firewall technologies. Proficiency with Cisco Datacentre and WIFI management. Familiarity with BGP, OSPF, MPLS, and IPSEC VPN. Experience with SD-WAN, Azure networking, and cloud environments. Strong troubleshooting skills and familiarity with load balancing technologies. Experience with Microsoft DHCP, RADIUS, and Azure virtual networking.
1st Line Technical Support Agent 6 month rolling PAYE Contract Bracknell on site, 24/7 working 4 days on 4 days off - mixture of day and nigh 12 hour shifts. Brief Overview of role/project: We are looking for someone with a flexible, dynamic, can-do attitude, working in a fast-paced environment, join a friendly and collaborative team, to be our first point of contact for the customer related support activities. A 1st Line Technical Support Agent to add value to an existing technically diverse team of engineers, with a right 1st time attitude, with an attention to detail is a must. Can you be clear concise when engaging the customers, updating the customer efficiently in a prompt manner and own technical issues through to resolution. A standard day can include liaising directly with on-site engineers to assist those resolving faults, triage of incidents to support a prompt resolution and be a key player in communications to the end customer. For the successful candidate, you will be working within an environment that will expose you to a mixture of network and infrastructure support activities, this will enable you to grow technically alongside your primary support function. Mandatory Skills (Candidate must have all): Attention to detail with right first-time attitude. A motivated self-starter with a focus on processes. Experience working in a customer facing environment. Understanding of ITIL processes would be beneficial. Basic networking knowledge * You will be required to go through a national security clearance process for this role before you can start this position* Project People is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
03/05/2024
Project-based
1st Line Technical Support Agent 6 month rolling PAYE Contract Bracknell on site, 24/7 working 4 days on 4 days off - mixture of day and nigh 12 hour shifts. Brief Overview of role/project: We are looking for someone with a flexible, dynamic, can-do attitude, working in a fast-paced environment, join a friendly and collaborative team, to be our first point of contact for the customer related support activities. A 1st Line Technical Support Agent to add value to an existing technically diverse team of engineers, with a right 1st time attitude, with an attention to detail is a must. Can you be clear concise when engaging the customers, updating the customer efficiently in a prompt manner and own technical issues through to resolution. A standard day can include liaising directly with on-site engineers to assist those resolving faults, triage of incidents to support a prompt resolution and be a key player in communications to the end customer. For the successful candidate, you will be working within an environment that will expose you to a mixture of network and infrastructure support activities, this will enable you to grow technically alongside your primary support function. Mandatory Skills (Candidate must have all): Attention to detail with right first-time attitude. A motivated self-starter with a focus on processes. Experience working in a customer facing environment. Understanding of ITIL processes would be beneficial. Basic networking knowledge * You will be required to go through a national security clearance process for this role before you can start this position* Project People is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
Network Support Engineer +9-12 months + +Must have own vehicle and full clean driving license, will need to travel between campus sites +On site in Nottingham +Inside IR35 +£250 - £310 a day Skills: +Cisco +Network Support +Firewalls The main objectives of the role are to implement changes that achieve a high level of client satisfaction, delivering on time, within budget and to a high standard. To deliver solutions into the client and 3rd party Data Centres, to meet planned timescales. Duties will also include ensuring that all necessary support documentation is amended to reflect any implementation made and ensure handover and knowledge transfer to onshore and offshore support teams. Change control procedures are to be adhered to at all times. The successful candidate must be able to work on own initiative and under guidance from senior team members. The role requires the candidate to: Must have a valid drivers license. Configure specific hardware and Wireless environments to meet project & small change delivery timescales; this entails installation, patching and configuration by following documented Low Level Designs and best practices. Perform out of hours change work as and when required. Provide documentation and information to hand Servers over into BAU Perform Switch & Access point Install/Patching/Firmware updates inline with best practices. Have basic knowledge of Network switch architecture ranging from CISCO and Broadcom (Brocade). Full training will be provided on all of the above. The candidate must: Have the ability to following detailed implementation plans. Maintain security and documentation standards (ISO90001 AND ISO27001). Have good communication skills, both verbal and written.
03/05/2024
Project-based
Network Support Engineer +9-12 months + +Must have own vehicle and full clean driving license, will need to travel between campus sites +On site in Nottingham +Inside IR35 +£250 - £310 a day Skills: +Cisco +Network Support +Firewalls The main objectives of the role are to implement changes that achieve a high level of client satisfaction, delivering on time, within budget and to a high standard. To deliver solutions into the client and 3rd party Data Centres, to meet planned timescales. Duties will also include ensuring that all necessary support documentation is amended to reflect any implementation made and ensure handover and knowledge transfer to onshore and offshore support teams. Change control procedures are to be adhered to at all times. The successful candidate must be able to work on own initiative and under guidance from senior team members. The role requires the candidate to: Must have a valid drivers license. Configure specific hardware and Wireless environments to meet project & small change delivery timescales; this entails installation, patching and configuration by following documented Low Level Designs and best practices. Perform out of hours change work as and when required. Provide documentation and information to hand Servers over into BAU Perform Switch & Access point Install/Patching/Firmware updates inline with best practices. Have basic knowledge of Network switch architecture ranging from CISCO and Broadcom (Brocade). Full training will be provided on all of the above. The candidate must: Have the ability to following detailed implementation plans. Maintain security and documentation standards (ISO90001 AND ISO27001). Have good communication skills, both verbal and written.
Global Technology Solutions Ltd
Edinburgh, Midlothian
Job Title: Infrastructure Support Engineer III Contract length: 3-months Day rate: £340 inside ir35 through umbrella Location: Edinburgh *Must be holding SC Clearance* Site hours are: 07:00 - 16:30 Mon-Thurs and 07:00 - 13:30 Fri - hours to be agreed ROLE OVERVIEW: We are looking for customer-focused and enthusiastic 3rd line infrastructure Support Engineer with a genuine interest in solving peoples IT issues to backfill our Business As Usual services while some of our key staff support a critical project. The applicant should be technically competent, possess good written and verbal communication skills and be willing to collaborate with the wider IT support teams. The 3rd line team members are expected to be specialists at solving a variety of software issues, while minimizing disruption to our users. A successful candidate will be someone who can blend first rate customer service with first rate technical skills. Previous experience resolving 2nd and 3rd line issues in an enterprise environment is essential. DETAILED JOB DESCRIPTION: * To manage a range of technologies such as Domain Central Services (Active Directory), SCCM - to include optimisation, interoperability, and availability * Hands on experience of day to day administration of Microsoft Active Directory including creation of users, security groups, GPO's and roaming profiles * Able to identify, define and resolve complex issues with Microsoft Windows and Office applications * Coach and educate the 2nd Line Engineers, in developing their skills to improve first time fix and overall team performance * Demonstrate resilience and the resourcefulness to work effectively under pressure and to tight deadlines * Ability to author documents such as reports, policies, procedures and workflows ESSENTIALS SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS: * Active Directory * SCCM management & operation (or similar network management system) * Microsoft WSUS (Windows Server Update Services) * Ivanti Security Controls * Ivanti Device and Application Control * Avecto Defendpoint DESIRABLE SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS: * Citrix based VDI Infrastructure * Administering Licence Servers * Administering Managed Print Servers * ITIL Foundation * MCP/MCSE If you have the skills required, please "In applying for this position, you consent to your personal data being shared with the specified employer and for your details to remain with GTS for as long as is necessary to process your application. See our Privacy Notice for full information Global Technology Solutions is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
03/05/2024
Project-based
Job Title: Infrastructure Support Engineer III Contract length: 3-months Day rate: £340 inside ir35 through umbrella Location: Edinburgh *Must be holding SC Clearance* Site hours are: 07:00 - 16:30 Mon-Thurs and 07:00 - 13:30 Fri - hours to be agreed ROLE OVERVIEW: We are looking for customer-focused and enthusiastic 3rd line infrastructure Support Engineer with a genuine interest in solving peoples IT issues to backfill our Business As Usual services while some of our key staff support a critical project. The applicant should be technically competent, possess good written and verbal communication skills and be willing to collaborate with the wider IT support teams. The 3rd line team members are expected to be specialists at solving a variety of software issues, while minimizing disruption to our users. A successful candidate will be someone who can blend first rate customer service with first rate technical skills. Previous experience resolving 2nd and 3rd line issues in an enterprise environment is essential. DETAILED JOB DESCRIPTION: * To manage a range of technologies such as Domain Central Services (Active Directory), SCCM - to include optimisation, interoperability, and availability * Hands on experience of day to day administration of Microsoft Active Directory including creation of users, security groups, GPO's and roaming profiles * Able to identify, define and resolve complex issues with Microsoft Windows and Office applications * Coach and educate the 2nd Line Engineers, in developing their skills to improve first time fix and overall team performance * Demonstrate resilience and the resourcefulness to work effectively under pressure and to tight deadlines * Ability to author documents such as reports, policies, procedures and workflows ESSENTIALS SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS: * Active Directory * SCCM management & operation (or similar network management system) * Microsoft WSUS (Windows Server Update Services) * Ivanti Security Controls * Ivanti Device and Application Control * Avecto Defendpoint DESIRABLE SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS: * Citrix based VDI Infrastructure * Administering Licence Servers * Administering Managed Print Servers * ITIL Foundation * MCP/MCSE If you have the skills required, please "In applying for this position, you consent to your personal data being shared with the specified employer and for your details to remain with GTS for as long as is necessary to process your application. See our Privacy Notice for full information Global Technology Solutions is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
Senior Systems Engineer/Junior Technical Architect - Cloud/IAM Hertfordshire - 3 days in the office £65-68k pa + good benefits package Working as part of a global IT team this role is responsible for ensuring that internal and external cloud, web and mobile applications meet IT technical and business requirements. Main responsibilities : Leading the liaison with 3rd party solution providers for new projects or changes to cloud, web and mobile applications Ensure designs adhere to good data practices, compliance, regulatory standards and security frameworks Identifying and capturing non-functional requirements Shaping and evolving technical standards and principles relating to cloud, web and mobile applications Required skills and experience : Cloud (including AWS), web and mobile application technologies Infrastructure and Network understanding, how systems and technology integrate Knowledge of single sign-on, identity and access management (IAM), plus application role-based access Reviewing and advising on third parties' technical designs This is an excellent opportunity for a Senior Systems Engineer/Junior Architect to move in to a more senior position. Please send a CV detailing the required skills and experience for consideration. Senior Systems Engineer/Junior Technical Architect Hertfordshire - 3 days in the office £65-68k pa + good benefits package
03/05/2024
Full time
Senior Systems Engineer/Junior Technical Architect - Cloud/IAM Hertfordshire - 3 days in the office £65-68k pa + good benefits package Working as part of a global IT team this role is responsible for ensuring that internal and external cloud, web and mobile applications meet IT technical and business requirements. Main responsibilities : Leading the liaison with 3rd party solution providers for new projects or changes to cloud, web and mobile applications Ensure designs adhere to good data practices, compliance, regulatory standards and security frameworks Identifying and capturing non-functional requirements Shaping and evolving technical standards and principles relating to cloud, web and mobile applications Required skills and experience : Cloud (including AWS), web and mobile application technologies Infrastructure and Network understanding, how systems and technology integrate Knowledge of single sign-on, identity and access management (IAM), plus application role-based access Reviewing and advising on third parties' technical designs This is an excellent opportunity for a Senior Systems Engineer/Junior Architect to move in to a more senior position. Please send a CV detailing the required skills and experience for consideration. Senior Systems Engineer/Junior Technical Architect Hertfordshire - 3 days in the office £65-68k pa + good benefits package
Robert Half are working with a growing business services organisation in the Bristol area as they continue to build their IT Service Operations function. The Role The Service Desk Manager has responsibility for the management of the IT Service Desk function which includes a desk-based Service Desk team, an Administrative Team and remote Field Service Engineers. The role is supported by Team Leaders who will manage the day-to-day workload of the Service Desk and Field Service Engineers. They are also responsible for the management of the IT Admin team who undertake a variety of admin tasks, including procurement and management of joiner/leaver tickets. The role reports into the incumbent Service Desk Manager within the IT Service team. The Service Desk Manager will ensure robust processes and procedures are in place for the efficient and consistent management of the incidents and service requests. They will develop and embed appropriate Key Performance Indicators (KPI's) to monitor individual and team performance. They will identify Service Improvement Plans (SIP's) to improve service where KPI's are not being achieved. They will produce regular reports for wider IT management to highlight performance of the team and progress against SIP's Day-to-day responsibilities: Ensure that incidents and requests are handled according to agreed procedures and ensure that suitable documentation is available for those providing support. Analyse processes, identify alternative solutions, and recommend new approaches. Help establish requirements for the implementation of changes in processes. Take responsibility for the definition, documentation and satisfactory completion of projects Communicate effectively, acting as a key liaison with practices, team members and colleagues Design and create structured documentation that deals with complex information and manage the configuration of documentation items and files Lead, manage and direct the team to support all aspects of the IT Support Service Drive performance, ensuring agreed SLAs and KPI's are defined, met, and reported on a regular basis. Identifying Service Improvement Plans where improvement is required. Ensure processes are in place for monitoring the quality of interactions with the Service Desk to enable effective performance management and customer satisfaction. Skills/Experience: At least 5 years' experience managing a Service Desk in a large organisation. Demonstrable experience in maturing a Service Desk function Experience with coaching and mentoring team members in different roles with differing skill levels. Ability to analyse and manipulate raw data and turn it into meaningful reports (eg Excel, PowerPivot, PowerBI) Knowledge and experience of the ITIL IT Service Management Framework Experience in the management and configuration of Service Management Toolsets (ZenDesk) Awareness of Information Security principles relevant to Service Desk and industry standard framework (ISO27001) Experience in writing business proposals (eg justification for additional headcount). Experience in budgetary process and procedure. Solid technical knowledge to understand the supported environment of IVC and provide effective leadership and direction for Service Desk team members as well as effective participation in relevant department meetings (eg Projects, Major Incident, Change Advisory Board etc). Network technologies (TCP/IP, DHCP, DNS, LAN, WAN and VPN technologies). Microsoft Operating Systems Email and other productivity tools such as MS Office 365, Office 2016, Office 2019, SharePoint Cloud technology awareness (Azure AD/AWS/SaaS etc.) Telephony solutions (VoIP, SIP, UCaaS) Security technology (eg MFA, Phishing, Anti-Virus etc.) Package: £55,000-£60,000 + bonus + hybrid working Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to equal opportunity and diversity. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: Security alert: scammers are currently targeting jobseekers. Robert Half do not ask candidates for a fee or request candidates to send applications through instant messaging services such as WhatsApp or Telegram. Learn how to protect yourself by visiting our website:
03/05/2024
Full time
Robert Half are working with a growing business services organisation in the Bristol area as they continue to build their IT Service Operations function. The Role The Service Desk Manager has responsibility for the management of the IT Service Desk function which includes a desk-based Service Desk team, an Administrative Team and remote Field Service Engineers. The role is supported by Team Leaders who will manage the day-to-day workload of the Service Desk and Field Service Engineers. They are also responsible for the management of the IT Admin team who undertake a variety of admin tasks, including procurement and management of joiner/leaver tickets. The role reports into the incumbent Service Desk Manager within the IT Service team. The Service Desk Manager will ensure robust processes and procedures are in place for the efficient and consistent management of the incidents and service requests. They will develop and embed appropriate Key Performance Indicators (KPI's) to monitor individual and team performance. They will identify Service Improvement Plans (SIP's) to improve service where KPI's are not being achieved. They will produce regular reports for wider IT management to highlight performance of the team and progress against SIP's Day-to-day responsibilities: Ensure that incidents and requests are handled according to agreed procedures and ensure that suitable documentation is available for those providing support. Analyse processes, identify alternative solutions, and recommend new approaches. Help establish requirements for the implementation of changes in processes. Take responsibility for the definition, documentation and satisfactory completion of projects Communicate effectively, acting as a key liaison with practices, team members and colleagues Design and create structured documentation that deals with complex information and manage the configuration of documentation items and files Lead, manage and direct the team to support all aspects of the IT Support Service Drive performance, ensuring agreed SLAs and KPI's are defined, met, and reported on a regular basis. Identifying Service Improvement Plans where improvement is required. Ensure processes are in place for monitoring the quality of interactions with the Service Desk to enable effective performance management and customer satisfaction. Skills/Experience: At least 5 years' experience managing a Service Desk in a large organisation. Demonstrable experience in maturing a Service Desk function Experience with coaching and mentoring team members in different roles with differing skill levels. Ability to analyse and manipulate raw data and turn it into meaningful reports (eg Excel, PowerPivot, PowerBI) Knowledge and experience of the ITIL IT Service Management Framework Experience in the management and configuration of Service Management Toolsets (ZenDesk) Awareness of Information Security principles relevant to Service Desk and industry standard framework (ISO27001) Experience in writing business proposals (eg justification for additional headcount). Experience in budgetary process and procedure. Solid technical knowledge to understand the supported environment of IVC and provide effective leadership and direction for Service Desk team members as well as effective participation in relevant department meetings (eg Projects, Major Incident, Change Advisory Board etc). Network technologies (TCP/IP, DHCP, DNS, LAN, WAN and VPN technologies). Microsoft Operating Systems Email and other productivity tools such as MS Office 365, Office 2016, Office 2019, SharePoint Cloud technology awareness (Azure AD/AWS/SaaS etc.) Telephony solutions (VoIP, SIP, UCaaS) Security technology (eg MFA, Phishing, Anti-Virus etc.) Package: £55,000-£60,000 + bonus + hybrid working Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to equal opportunity and diversity. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: Security alert: scammers are currently targeting jobseekers. Robert Half do not ask candidates for a fee or request candidates to send applications through instant messaging services such as WhatsApp or Telegram. Learn how to protect yourself by visiting our website:
The Opportunity: If you are passionate about digital projects and have the ability to ensure they run smoothly and reliably we would love to discuss our clients ongoing success story working on a number of high profile government projects that affect our day to day lives. Working in dynamic highly skilled professionals' environment where innovation meets stability you will have access to all the latest AWS technologies working with a team who are dedicated to pushing the boundaries of technology and delivering exceptional results Skills and Experience: Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design, implement, and maintain scalable, reliable and secure infrastructure on AWS Monitor system performance and proactively identify and resolve issues to ensure optimal uptime and performance Implement automation and continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines to streamline deployment processes Conduct regular system audits and implement security best practices to safeguard our infrastructure and data. Stay up-to-date with the latest AWS services and industry trends, and evaluate their potential impact on our infrastructure Deep understanding of networking concepts and experience with configuring and troubleshooting network infrastructure Excellent problem-solving skills and a proactive approach to identifying and resolving issues Previous experience working to Government Digital Services (GDS) standards and principles would be highly desirable Role and Responsibilities: Work on exciting digital projects involved in our day to day lives and make a meaningful impact. Collaborative and inclusive work environment that values diversity and creativity. Continuous learning and professional development opportunities to help you grow your skills and advance your career. If you're ready to take your career to the next level and join a dynamic team of innovators, apply now and become part of our journey towards digital excellence! Please call Edward Laing here at ISR to learn more?
03/05/2024
Full time
The Opportunity: If you are passionate about digital projects and have the ability to ensure they run smoothly and reliably we would love to discuss our clients ongoing success story working on a number of high profile government projects that affect our day to day lives. Working in dynamic highly skilled professionals' environment where innovation meets stability you will have access to all the latest AWS technologies working with a team who are dedicated to pushing the boundaries of technology and delivering exceptional results Skills and Experience: Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design, implement, and maintain scalable, reliable and secure infrastructure on AWS Monitor system performance and proactively identify and resolve issues to ensure optimal uptime and performance Implement automation and continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines to streamline deployment processes Conduct regular system audits and implement security best practices to safeguard our infrastructure and data. Stay up-to-date with the latest AWS services and industry trends, and evaluate their potential impact on our infrastructure Deep understanding of networking concepts and experience with configuring and troubleshooting network infrastructure Excellent problem-solving skills and a proactive approach to identifying and resolving issues Previous experience working to Government Digital Services (GDS) standards and principles would be highly desirable Role and Responsibilities: Work on exciting digital projects involved in our day to day lives and make a meaningful impact. Collaborative and inclusive work environment that values diversity and creativity. Continuous learning and professional development opportunities to help you grow your skills and advance your career. If you're ready to take your career to the next level and join a dynamic team of innovators, apply now and become part of our journey towards digital excellence! Please call Edward Laing here at ISR to learn more?
We have an exciting opportunity for a 2nd Line Service Desk Engineer to join a growing UK-based IT Service Provider on a permanent basis. They are a trusted provider that have built a brand with integrity, offering clients a range of support solutions including; Strategic Guidance, Cloud Services, IT Infrastructure along with tailored re-active and pro-active support services. This role will be hybrid with 2-3 days a week in the office (Surrey, near Horsham) and the rest would be remote with occasional customer site visits. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to join a passionate, friendly business at a pivotal time of planned growth. There will be genuine career development prospects for the right individuals to progress within the business and they continue to scale and grow. Duties for the Service Desk Engineer will include: Configure, support and maintain hardware and software solutions for the business and its clients including Microsoft Windows (8,10 & 11) & Apple OS, Office & Microsoft365, Active Directory, Azure, physical Servers, networking, SAN infrastructure, virtualised solutions, security, remote access, Disaster Recovery & backup. Manage and maintain the business' proactive monitoring, ITSM and security tools, together with day-to-day management of client solutions such as Azure Backup and Site Recovery, VMware virtualised infrastructure and supporting SAN storage etc. Deliver support responses and technical resolutions in a timely manner in a fast-paced, environment. Assist in the development and updating of new technology standards/installation guides and ensure client documentation is up to date. Managing and supervising more junior Engineers This is a fantastic opportunity to join a business as they are scaling, gaining all the benefits of your role expanding as the company does. If this opportunity sounds of interest, we'd love to hear from you! Please send your CV for consideration.
03/05/2024
Full time
We have an exciting opportunity for a 2nd Line Service Desk Engineer to join a growing UK-based IT Service Provider on a permanent basis. They are a trusted provider that have built a brand with integrity, offering clients a range of support solutions including; Strategic Guidance, Cloud Services, IT Infrastructure along with tailored re-active and pro-active support services. This role will be hybrid with 2-3 days a week in the office (Surrey, near Horsham) and the rest would be remote with occasional customer site visits. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to join a passionate, friendly business at a pivotal time of planned growth. There will be genuine career development prospects for the right individuals to progress within the business and they continue to scale and grow. Duties for the Service Desk Engineer will include: Configure, support and maintain hardware and software solutions for the business and its clients including Microsoft Windows (8,10 & 11) & Apple OS, Office & Microsoft365, Active Directory, Azure, physical Servers, networking, SAN infrastructure, virtualised solutions, security, remote access, Disaster Recovery & backup. Manage and maintain the business' proactive monitoring, ITSM and security tools, together with day-to-day management of client solutions such as Azure Backup and Site Recovery, VMware virtualised infrastructure and supporting SAN storage etc. Deliver support responses and technical resolutions in a timely manner in a fast-paced, environment. Assist in the development and updating of new technology standards/installation guides and ensure client documentation is up to date. Managing and supervising more junior Engineers This is a fantastic opportunity to join a business as they are scaling, gaining all the benefits of your role expanding as the company does. If this opportunity sounds of interest, we'd love to hear from you! Please send your CV for consideration.
Data and Security Network Engineer - Investment Banking, Checkpoint/Fortinet/Juniper/Cisco/BlueCoat/ITSM J ob Description: We seek those who can demonstrate an appreciation of Networking infrastructure and how it is designed, deployed and used. Working here, you will focus on delivering the requirements of key stakeholders and supporting multiple technical teams to identify end to end solutions that balance business, security, availability and resiliency requirements. Key accountabilities Working with DMZ architectures and design patterns for high availability, security and resiliency Analysing, developing and deploying Firewall policy on CheckPoint, Fortinet and Juniper Firewall platforms Developing or update documentation to reflect new additions or modifications in the environment; will need to facilitate the hand into Operations of new implementations Skills and Experience Experience of working in highly available network environment utilising multiple network and security technologies Experience in capturing requirements, producing high level and low level designs and implementing designs into the production environment under Change Control Experience in producing and maintaining implementation plans for complex network and security implementations A working knowledge of VPN configuration on Cisco platforms is required A working knowledge of Cisco Nexus and/or Catalyst and/or ASR architecture and Operating Systems, with hands on design and configuration experience, would be an advantage. Inside IR35 - 2 to 3 days a week in the office - candidate must be based near Ascot/Woking/Sunningdale/Fleet/Farnborough By applying to this job you are sending us your CV, which may contain personal information. Please refer to our Privacy Notice to understand how we process this information. In short, in order to supply you with work finding services, we will hold and process your personal data, and only with your express permission we will share this personal data with a client (or a third party working on behalf of the client) by email or by upload to the Client/third parties vendor management system. By giving us permission to send your CV to a client, this constitutes permission to share the personal data that would be necessary to consider your application, interview you (Phone/video/face to face) and if successful hire you. Scope AT acts as an employment agency for Permanent Recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the Terms and Conditions, Data Protection Policy, Privacy Notice and Disclaimers which can be found at our website.
03/05/2024
Project-based
Data and Security Network Engineer - Investment Banking, Checkpoint/Fortinet/Juniper/Cisco/BlueCoat/ITSM J ob Description: We seek those who can demonstrate an appreciation of Networking infrastructure and how it is designed, deployed and used. Working here, you will focus on delivering the requirements of key stakeholders and supporting multiple technical teams to identify end to end solutions that balance business, security, availability and resiliency requirements. Key accountabilities Working with DMZ architectures and design patterns for high availability, security and resiliency Analysing, developing and deploying Firewall policy on CheckPoint, Fortinet and Juniper Firewall platforms Developing or update documentation to reflect new additions or modifications in the environment; will need to facilitate the hand into Operations of new implementations Skills and Experience Experience of working in highly available network environment utilising multiple network and security technologies Experience in capturing requirements, producing high level and low level designs and implementing designs into the production environment under Change Control Experience in producing and maintaining implementation plans for complex network and security implementations A working knowledge of VPN configuration on Cisco platforms is required A working knowledge of Cisco Nexus and/or Catalyst and/or ASR architecture and Operating Systems, with hands on design and configuration experience, would be an advantage. Inside IR35 - 2 to 3 days a week in the office - candidate must be based near Ascot/Woking/Sunningdale/Fleet/Farnborough By applying to this job you are sending us your CV, which may contain personal information. Please refer to our Privacy Notice to understand how we process this information. In short, in order to supply you with work finding services, we will hold and process your personal data, and only with your express permission we will share this personal data with a client (or a third party working on behalf of the client) by email or by upload to the Client/third parties vendor management system. By giving us permission to send your CV to a client, this constitutes permission to share the personal data that would be necessary to consider your application, interview you (Phone/video/face to face) and if successful hire you. Scope AT acts as an employment agency for Permanent Recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the Terms and Conditions, Data Protection Policy, Privacy Notice and Disclaimers which can be found at our website.
IT Support Analyst/Network Administrator - 1st, 2nd, 3rd Line Support, Win10, MS Office, Windows Server 2016/2019, AD/GP0, MS Office 365, AV/VC/MS Teams, LAN/Wireless/VPN, SCCM, ITILv4 - Incident, Problem, Change Mgmt. Law Firm/Legal Services. Permanent, Brussels, Belgium (Relocation Candidates Welcome; EU Passport/Residency Required). €5000 - €6000 Per Month (th, 14th months) (€70,000 - €83,0000 per annum) +Bonus +Benefits. Global Law firm seeks an IT Support Analyst/Network Administrator to own the office IT environment for around 60 VIP users and provide Desktop Support, VIP Support and Satellite Office network administration for a small to medium sized team of Lawyers working in central Brussels. We require an IT Support Analyst/Network Administrator who can work full time, onsite due to the desktop/network infrastructure and VIP support nature of this role. You will provide very high quality user and technical support over the phone, at the desktop and remotely providing a VIP service approach and working to defined ITIL Standards as expected by your wider team which will provide Application and Server support from the London HQ. Whilst you will work independently you will received support and assistance from the wider team of IT engineers based in London and as such gain a great deal of ownership, technological exposure and project delivery within the office based environment across all related services - Desktop, Network and Server/Cloud environments. Working within this professional services environment the IT Support Analyst/Network Administrator will respond to users' calls and emails providing 1st & 2nd line support across laptops, PC's, running Win10, MS O365, iPhone and Android mobile devices printers, printer networks and other desktop tools and technologies including MS Teams Video Conferencing facilities. You will provide user support for technical issues such as network connections (LAN/VPN/Wireless/Remote Access), the VoIP phone system (basic support and liaison with 3rd party support/vendors to resolve issues) as well as MS Office applications including Powerpoint, Excel & Outlook. Secondly, you will be responsible for managing the user profiles within Windows Server 2016/Azure Active Directory/Group Policy, creating new user profiles and email accounts in MS O365. Troubleshooting issues with Active Directory/Group Policies will also be required and some aspects of 3rd line support will therefore be delivered when address Windows Server, AzureAD and Network environment - VPN, WAN/WAN, Firewall and security considerations. You will also support various inhouse legal systems including practice management and document management systems at the first line and escalate to relevant inhouse applications support teams and vendors as required. Finally, you will deploy patches and manage desktop and onsite file Servers using SCCM and related tools. We are searching for an IT Support Analyst/Desktop Support Engineer/VIP Support Analyst Engineer/Network Administrator who has gained experience working in a similar all round support capacity within small to medium sized professional services environments - Law Firms, Solicitors, Investment Banks, Accountancy Companies, big 5 consultancies (Accenture, PwC, KPMG, Ernst & Young, Deloitte, McKinsey & Company). You will be working/have worked in an ITILv3/v4 focussed environment working to incident, problem and change management processes. You will have provided VIP support to executives and have a solid technical capability inc O365, Windows Server 2016/20198 AD/GPo/AzureAD as well experience of Win10, LAN/VPN and Firewall config, DNS routing etc Strong verbal and written English language skills are pre-requisite; ability to speal French (and Dutch/Flemish) would be beneficial but non-essential due to the international make up of this business environment; the main business language utilised is English This is an excellent opportunity which offers substantial hands-on exposure to a number of cutting edge technologies within the Microsoft stack. We welcome applications from those in country or those who are able to relocate to Brussels; you will need to already hold EU residency/EU Passport to apply for this position.
03/05/2024
Full time
IT Support Analyst/Network Administrator - 1st, 2nd, 3rd Line Support, Win10, MS Office, Windows Server 2016/2019, AD/GP0, MS Office 365, AV/VC/MS Teams, LAN/Wireless/VPN, SCCM, ITILv4 - Incident, Problem, Change Mgmt. Law Firm/Legal Services. Permanent, Brussels, Belgium (Relocation Candidates Welcome; EU Passport/Residency Required). €5000 - €6000 Per Month (th, 14th months) (€70,000 - €83,0000 per annum) +Bonus +Benefits. Global Law firm seeks an IT Support Analyst/Network Administrator to own the office IT environment for around 60 VIP users and provide Desktop Support, VIP Support and Satellite Office network administration for a small to medium sized team of Lawyers working in central Brussels. We require an IT Support Analyst/Network Administrator who can work full time, onsite due to the desktop/network infrastructure and VIP support nature of this role. You will provide very high quality user and technical support over the phone, at the desktop and remotely providing a VIP service approach and working to defined ITIL Standards as expected by your wider team which will provide Application and Server support from the London HQ. Whilst you will work independently you will received support and assistance from the wider team of IT engineers based in London and as such gain a great deal of ownership, technological exposure and project delivery within the office based environment across all related services - Desktop, Network and Server/Cloud environments. Working within this professional services environment the IT Support Analyst/Network Administrator will respond to users' calls and emails providing 1st & 2nd line support across laptops, PC's, running Win10, MS O365, iPhone and Android mobile devices printers, printer networks and other desktop tools and technologies including MS Teams Video Conferencing facilities. You will provide user support for technical issues such as network connections (LAN/VPN/Wireless/Remote Access), the VoIP phone system (basic support and liaison with 3rd party support/vendors to resolve issues) as well as MS Office applications including Powerpoint, Excel & Outlook. Secondly, you will be responsible for managing the user profiles within Windows Server 2016/Azure Active Directory/Group Policy, creating new user profiles and email accounts in MS O365. Troubleshooting issues with Active Directory/Group Policies will also be required and some aspects of 3rd line support will therefore be delivered when address Windows Server, AzureAD and Network environment - VPN, WAN/WAN, Firewall and security considerations. You will also support various inhouse legal systems including practice management and document management systems at the first line and escalate to relevant inhouse applications support teams and vendors as required. Finally, you will deploy patches and manage desktop and onsite file Servers using SCCM and related tools. We are searching for an IT Support Analyst/Desktop Support Engineer/VIP Support Analyst Engineer/Network Administrator who has gained experience working in a similar all round support capacity within small to medium sized professional services environments - Law Firms, Solicitors, Investment Banks, Accountancy Companies, big 5 consultancies (Accenture, PwC, KPMG, Ernst & Young, Deloitte, McKinsey & Company). You will be working/have worked in an ITILv3/v4 focussed environment working to incident, problem and change management processes. You will have provided VIP support to executives and have a solid technical capability inc O365, Windows Server 2016/20198 AD/GPo/AzureAD as well experience of Win10, LAN/VPN and Firewall config, DNS routing etc Strong verbal and written English language skills are pre-requisite; ability to speal French (and Dutch/Flemish) would be beneficial but non-essential due to the international make up of this business environment; the main business language utilised is English This is an excellent opportunity which offers substantial hands-on exposure to a number of cutting edge technologies within the Microsoft stack. We welcome applications from those in country or those who are able to relocate to Brussels; you will need to already hold EU residency/EU Passport to apply for this position.
Global Technology Solutions Ltd
Edinburgh, Midlothian
Job title: Desktop Engineer (with network experience) Contract length: 3-months Day rate: £240 inside ir35 through umbrella Location: Edinburgh *Must be holding SC Clearance* Supporting one of our clients based from in Edinburgh, day-to-day activities will include resolving a wide variety of desktop software and hardware incidents along with some physical network duties. The site benefits from: * Easy access to travel links * Free on-site parking * Employee rates at the on-site restaurant Site hours are: 07:00 - 16:30 Mon-Thurs and 07:00 - 13:30 Fri - hours to be agreed. Due to the nature of our client's work the successful candidate will need to be hold SC Security Clearance. For this reason, we are only able to progress with applications from British nationals. Primary role requirements: * Responsible for maintaining and promoting highest level of service to the client * Adhering to technical standards, service delivery processes and ensuring service delivery is both cost effective and efficient * Responsible for Incident ticket handling, escalation and problem diagnosis * Desktop/Laptop/VDI - build, configuration and deployment to end users * Assist with software installation/deployment * Assist with Smarthphone deployments Secondary role requirements: * Assisting the 3rd Line support teams with laptop, desktop and VDI terminals support tickets * Hardware installation/upgrade/break fix for desktop, laptop, and server * Smarthpone support * Network patching and troubleshooting Essential Skills and Qualifications: * Knowledge of Microsoft Windows 10 Operating Systems - Deployment, configuration, and support * Knowledge of Microsoft Office 2010 onwards * Working knowledge of Active Directory - Users and Computers * Have an understanding of DNS, DHCP * Working knowledge of Cisco AnyConnect VPN * RSA Secure Login administration * Proven and demonstrable software and hardware troubleshooting skills * Knowledge of Microsoft SCCM and OS/Application deployment * Good written communication: concise and accurate call logging, documentation and email correspondence * Able to work well as part of a team or independently Desirable skills/qualifications: * ITIL Version 3/4 Foundation * CompTia A+ Certification * Microsoft Windows 7/10 training and certification If you have the skill required, please apply now In applying for this position, you consent to your personal data being shared with the specified employer and for your details to remain with GTS for as long as is necessary to process your application. See our Privacy Notice for full information Global Technology Solutions is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy
02/05/2024
Project-based
Job title: Desktop Engineer (with network experience) Contract length: 3-months Day rate: £240 inside ir35 through umbrella Location: Edinburgh *Must be holding SC Clearance* Supporting one of our clients based from in Edinburgh, day-to-day activities will include resolving a wide variety of desktop software and hardware incidents along with some physical network duties. The site benefits from: * Easy access to travel links * Free on-site parking * Employee rates at the on-site restaurant Site hours are: 07:00 - 16:30 Mon-Thurs and 07:00 - 13:30 Fri - hours to be agreed. Due to the nature of our client's work the successful candidate will need to be hold SC Security Clearance. For this reason, we are only able to progress with applications from British nationals. Primary role requirements: * Responsible for maintaining and promoting highest level of service to the client * Adhering to technical standards, service delivery processes and ensuring service delivery is both cost effective and efficient * Responsible for Incident ticket handling, escalation and problem diagnosis * Desktop/Laptop/VDI - build, configuration and deployment to end users * Assist with software installation/deployment * Assist with Smarthphone deployments Secondary role requirements: * Assisting the 3rd Line support teams with laptop, desktop and VDI terminals support tickets * Hardware installation/upgrade/break fix for desktop, laptop, and server * Smarthpone support * Network patching and troubleshooting Essential Skills and Qualifications: * Knowledge of Microsoft Windows 10 Operating Systems - Deployment, configuration, and support * Knowledge of Microsoft Office 2010 onwards * Working knowledge of Active Directory - Users and Computers * Have an understanding of DNS, DHCP * Working knowledge of Cisco AnyConnect VPN * RSA Secure Login administration * Proven and demonstrable software and hardware troubleshooting skills * Knowledge of Microsoft SCCM and OS/Application deployment * Good written communication: concise and accurate call logging, documentation and email correspondence * Able to work well as part of a team or independently Desirable skills/qualifications: * ITIL Version 3/4 Foundation * CompTia A+ Certification * Microsoft Windows 7/10 training and certification If you have the skill required, please apply now In applying for this position, you consent to your personal data being shared with the specified employer and for your details to remain with GTS for as long as is necessary to process your application. See our Privacy Notice for full information Global Technology Solutions is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy
Global Technology Solutions Ltd
Edinburgh, Midlothian
Job Title: Infrastructure Support Engineer III - Red Hat Linux enterprise support Contract length: 3-months Day rate: £340 inside ir35 through umbrella Location: Edinburgh *Must be holding SC Clearance* Site hours are: 07:00 - 16:30 Mon-Thurs and 07:00 - 13:30 Fri - hours to be agreed ROLE OVERVIEW: We are looking for customer-focused and enthusiastic 3rd line infrastructure Support Engineer with a genuine interest in solving peoples IT issues to backfill our Business As Usual services while some of our key staff support a critical project. The applicant should be technically competent, possess good written and verbal communication skills and be willing to collaborate with the wider IT support teams. The 3rd line team are expected to resolve a wide variety of server and storage incidents and requests, while minimizing disruption to our users. We're looking for someone to be responsible for our Red Hat Linux environments. Solaris experience would be beneficial. The successful candidate will be someone who can blend first rate customer service with first rate technical skills. Previous experience resolving 3rd line issues in an enterprise environment is essential. DETAILED JOB DESCRIPTION: * Excellent knowledge of Red Hat Linux Enterprise (v4 upwards), including installation, configuration and imaging * Excellent knowledge of Red Hat Network Satellite for system management and performance reporting * Provide support for L2 and L3 Operational activities & troubleshooting * Able to stabilise developed infrastructure solutions using Red Hat methodologies in complex customer environments * Demonstrate the ability to methodically work through issues * Must be able to deal directly with clients in a friendly and highly confident manner demonstrating excellent internal and external customer communication skills * Achieve high levels of customer satisfaction * Author processes and working instructions * Work within challenging SLA's and follow escalation paths to the leadership team and product specialists promptly when required * Represent the 3rd line team from a Linux perspective in customer meetings * Red Hat Certified Engineer or other Red Hat/Linux related certification * To manage a range of Linux technology's RHLE, RHNS, Kernel virtualisation (KVM) and to include optimisation, interoperability, and availability of systems on a customer's site * Utilisation of RHNS for compliance management, provisioning of services and resources, content control and system security and integrity * RHLE High availability including clustering, fencing and unfencing if you have the skills required please apply now. In applying for this position, you consent to your personal data being shared with the specified employer and for your details to remain with GTS for as long as is necessary to process your application. See our Privacy Notice for full information Global Technology Solutions is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy
02/05/2024
Project-based
Job Title: Infrastructure Support Engineer III - Red Hat Linux enterprise support Contract length: 3-months Day rate: £340 inside ir35 through umbrella Location: Edinburgh *Must be holding SC Clearance* Site hours are: 07:00 - 16:30 Mon-Thurs and 07:00 - 13:30 Fri - hours to be agreed ROLE OVERVIEW: We are looking for customer-focused and enthusiastic 3rd line infrastructure Support Engineer with a genuine interest in solving peoples IT issues to backfill our Business As Usual services while some of our key staff support a critical project. The applicant should be technically competent, possess good written and verbal communication skills and be willing to collaborate with the wider IT support teams. The 3rd line team are expected to resolve a wide variety of server and storage incidents and requests, while minimizing disruption to our users. We're looking for someone to be responsible for our Red Hat Linux environments. Solaris experience would be beneficial. The successful candidate will be someone who can blend first rate customer service with first rate technical skills. Previous experience resolving 3rd line issues in an enterprise environment is essential. DETAILED JOB DESCRIPTION: * Excellent knowledge of Red Hat Linux Enterprise (v4 upwards), including installation, configuration and imaging * Excellent knowledge of Red Hat Network Satellite for system management and performance reporting * Provide support for L2 and L3 Operational activities & troubleshooting * Able to stabilise developed infrastructure solutions using Red Hat methodologies in complex customer environments * Demonstrate the ability to methodically work through issues * Must be able to deal directly with clients in a friendly and highly confident manner demonstrating excellent internal and external customer communication skills * Achieve high levels of customer satisfaction * Author processes and working instructions * Work within challenging SLA's and follow escalation paths to the leadership team and product specialists promptly when required * Represent the 3rd line team from a Linux perspective in customer meetings * Red Hat Certified Engineer or other Red Hat/Linux related certification * To manage a range of Linux technology's RHLE, RHNS, Kernel virtualisation (KVM) and to include optimisation, interoperability, and availability of systems on a customer's site * Utilisation of RHNS for compliance management, provisioning of services and resources, content control and system security and integrity * RHLE High availability including clustering, fencing and unfencing if you have the skills required please apply now. In applying for this position, you consent to your personal data being shared with the specified employer and for your details to remain with GTS for as long as is necessary to process your application. See our Privacy Notice for full information Global Technology Solutions is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy
Spectrum IT Recruitment (South) Ltd
Southampton, Hampshire
Infrastructure Manager Excellent opportunity for an Infrastructure Manager to join an excellent clients established team. The successful candidate will responsible for managing all technical aspects of our clients infrastructure estate; including co-lo and AWS (EC2, RDS and Kubernetes). The Infrastructure and Manager will also take responsibility for information security management. To be successful in this role, you will be experienced working with open-source technologies and will need to be experienced in managing data centres, along with cloud (preferable AWS). The role will remain very much hands on and would suit someone with 1-2 years od management experience or someone who is looking to take a step up into a management role. This role will have 2 direct reports. This is a fully remote position but you may be required to attend the odd company meeting in the Hampshire area. Skills required: Minimum of 5 years Infrastructure/DevOps experience within a software product organisation Experience managing risk to data assets Experience using configuration management systems - puppet Strong understanding and experience of maintaining Linux (RHEL) operating system Demonstrable commitment to learning and professional development Results orientated with excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Good understanding of TCP, HTTP, Networking and security appliances Key responsibilities: Oversee maintenance and technical operations of compute environments ensuring availability, integrity and confidentiality of data assets and services Line management of infrastructure/DevOps engineers Experiment with new technology with a view to continually improving service delivery Take ownership and improve upon risk management processes If you feel you have the skills and experience for this opportunity, please contact Oliver Wilson or email (see below) Spectrum IT Recruitment (South) Limited is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
02/05/2024
Full time
Infrastructure Manager Excellent opportunity for an Infrastructure Manager to join an excellent clients established team. The successful candidate will responsible for managing all technical aspects of our clients infrastructure estate; including co-lo and AWS (EC2, RDS and Kubernetes). The Infrastructure and Manager will also take responsibility for information security management. To be successful in this role, you will be experienced working with open-source technologies and will need to be experienced in managing data centres, along with cloud (preferable AWS). The role will remain very much hands on and would suit someone with 1-2 years od management experience or someone who is looking to take a step up into a management role. This role will have 2 direct reports. This is a fully remote position but you may be required to attend the odd company meeting in the Hampshire area. Skills required: Minimum of 5 years Infrastructure/DevOps experience within a software product organisation Experience managing risk to data assets Experience using configuration management systems - puppet Strong understanding and experience of maintaining Linux (RHEL) operating system Demonstrable commitment to learning and professional development Results orientated with excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Good understanding of TCP, HTTP, Networking and security appliances Key responsibilities: Oversee maintenance and technical operations of compute environments ensuring availability, integrity and confidentiality of data assets and services Line management of infrastructure/DevOps engineers Experiment with new technology with a view to continually improving service delivery Take ownership and improve upon risk management processes If you feel you have the skills and experience for this opportunity, please contact Oliver Wilson or email (see below) Spectrum IT Recruitment (South) Limited is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
The role - IT Manager The salary - £90k - £110k The location - Edinburgh I'm working with a fantastic organisation who are a global market leader in their field as they look to add an IT Manager who will manage their IT operations and oversee IT across sites in Europe and Africa. Working closely with the organisations IT Director the successful candidate will ensure that the organisation's IT strategy is delivered to the highest standard while overseeing infrastructure, networks and software applications across multiple sites and delivering upon growth projects. The ideal candidate will have experience managing varied IT teams and large-scale IT infrastructure across multiple sites. While this is a management role it is still extremely technical, the organisation is looking for someone who can balance being hands-on with leading the team around them, with a mindset that no job is too small or too big. The role will also involve delivering upon an ongoing improvement of IT systems with the knowledge to look at the current infrastructure and applications being used and make suggestions upon improvements while balancing the IT budget. In return you'll join an organisation at a very exciting time as they continue to grow at an exceptional rate while being hands on with a number of exciting growth projects already lined up. Your day-to-day: Lead a team of approximately 30 IT staff with a range of specialties including, but not limited to, Infrastructure Engineers and Software Engineers. Deliver IT BAU across sites in Europe and Africa. Deliver an efficient and cost-effective IT department across multiple sites. Work towards delivering the IT strategy, working directly alongside the American-based IT director. Management of overall IT infrastructure, software applications, business continuity and cyber security to ensure a smooth-running IT function. Effective risk management and solution development. Liaising with stakeholders from a wide range of diverse business units. About you: You'll have extensive experience in a similar IT Management or Head of IT role, with the ability to balance being your technical knowledge, desire to be hands-on and considerable leadership skills. A strong background across the full sphere of IT, including Infrastructure, software applications, networking and cyber security. A solutions-driven mindset with the ability to react to business-critical issues as they arise. Experience managing large teams based both on-site and remotely. Experience managing IT budgets across multiple sites. Great people skills, with the ability to manage your team, liaise with key stakeholders and liaise with the senior leadership team. Due to the nature of this role, it could close at any time, if this role is the right fit for you then please apply now.
02/05/2024
Full time
The role - IT Manager The salary - £90k - £110k The location - Edinburgh I'm working with a fantastic organisation who are a global market leader in their field as they look to add an IT Manager who will manage their IT operations and oversee IT across sites in Europe and Africa. Working closely with the organisations IT Director the successful candidate will ensure that the organisation's IT strategy is delivered to the highest standard while overseeing infrastructure, networks and software applications across multiple sites and delivering upon growth projects. The ideal candidate will have experience managing varied IT teams and large-scale IT infrastructure across multiple sites. While this is a management role it is still extremely technical, the organisation is looking for someone who can balance being hands-on with leading the team around them, with a mindset that no job is too small or too big. The role will also involve delivering upon an ongoing improvement of IT systems with the knowledge to look at the current infrastructure and applications being used and make suggestions upon improvements while balancing the IT budget. In return you'll join an organisation at a very exciting time as they continue to grow at an exceptional rate while being hands on with a number of exciting growth projects already lined up. Your day-to-day: Lead a team of approximately 30 IT staff with a range of specialties including, but not limited to, Infrastructure Engineers and Software Engineers. Deliver IT BAU across sites in Europe and Africa. Deliver an efficient and cost-effective IT department across multiple sites. Work towards delivering the IT strategy, working directly alongside the American-based IT director. Management of overall IT infrastructure, software applications, business continuity and cyber security to ensure a smooth-running IT function. Effective risk management and solution development. Liaising with stakeholders from a wide range of diverse business units. About you: You'll have extensive experience in a similar IT Management or Head of IT role, with the ability to balance being your technical knowledge, desire to be hands-on and considerable leadership skills. A strong background across the full sphere of IT, including Infrastructure, software applications, networking and cyber security. A solutions-driven mindset with the ability to react to business-critical issues as they arise. Experience managing large teams based both on-site and remotely. Experience managing IT budgets across multiple sites. Great people skills, with the ability to manage your team, liaise with key stakeholders and liaise with the senior leadership team. Due to the nature of this role, it could close at any time, if this role is the right fit for you then please apply now.
Azure Consultant - Hybrid: 3 days onsite in either Northampton or Chippenham - £60,000 + OTE We have partnered with an organisation who strive themselves on having technical specialist and business experts within their organisation and deliver technical. The organisation is hiring for a customer facing Azure Consultant to drive the client relations and deliver solutions to their business partners and clients. The Azure Consultant will operate as an Azure Engineer and Pre-sales to engage with clients to understand their business requirements and architecting Azure Cloud solutions. This role requires a mixture of technical expertise within Azure solutions and strong customer facing skills. The Azure Consultant will be required to visit the office in Northampton or Chippenham 3 days a week. Requirements of the Azure Consultant: - Extensive experience with Azure as a subject matter expert - Client facing exposure working in a consultancy position or MSP environment. - Strong understanding of Azure services such as Networking, Security, Virtual Desktop, Compute etc. - Experience within pre-sales/customer facing. - Excellent communicator to a mixture of clients. Responsibilities of the Azure Consultant: - Deliver projects for key customers across various sectors - Conduct technical workshops and Proof-of-concepts (POCs) to show how Azure solutions work. - Collaborate with the sales teams to align technical solutions with client needs. - Design and architect cost-effective Azure solutions - Present and explain the business solutions to clients to show how they have bring value. To discuss this exciting opportunity in more detail, please APPLY NOW for a no obligation chat with your VIQU Consultant. Additionally, you can contact Storm Robertson , by exploring the VIQU IT Recruitment website . If you know someone who would be ideal for this role, by way of showing our appreciation, VIQU is offering an introduction fee up to £1,000 once your referral has successfully started work with our client (terms apply).
02/05/2024
Full time
Azure Consultant - Hybrid: 3 days onsite in either Northampton or Chippenham - £60,000 + OTE We have partnered with an organisation who strive themselves on having technical specialist and business experts within their organisation and deliver technical. The organisation is hiring for a customer facing Azure Consultant to drive the client relations and deliver solutions to their business partners and clients. The Azure Consultant will operate as an Azure Engineer and Pre-sales to engage with clients to understand their business requirements and architecting Azure Cloud solutions. This role requires a mixture of technical expertise within Azure solutions and strong customer facing skills. The Azure Consultant will be required to visit the office in Northampton or Chippenham 3 days a week. Requirements of the Azure Consultant: - Extensive experience with Azure as a subject matter expert - Client facing exposure working in a consultancy position or MSP environment. - Strong understanding of Azure services such as Networking, Security, Virtual Desktop, Compute etc. - Experience within pre-sales/customer facing. - Excellent communicator to a mixture of clients. Responsibilities of the Azure Consultant: - Deliver projects for key customers across various sectors - Conduct technical workshops and Proof-of-concepts (POCs) to show how Azure solutions work. - Collaborate with the sales teams to align technical solutions with client needs. - Design and architect cost-effective Azure solutions - Present and explain the business solutions to clients to show how they have bring value. To discuss this exciting opportunity in more detail, please APPLY NOW for a no obligation chat with your VIQU Consultant. Additionally, you can contact Storm Robertson , by exploring the VIQU IT Recruitment website . If you know someone who would be ideal for this role, by way of showing our appreciation, VIQU is offering an introduction fee up to £1,000 once your referral has successfully started work with our client (terms apply).
Role: Network Security Engineer Salary: Up to £55,000 per annum dependent on experience Location: Onsite in Bracknell Candidates will be sponsored through SC and DV security clearance for this role if this is not in place already We are looking for a Network Engineer with experience/interest in network Security, such as managing IPS/IDS and SSL decryption. You will be porividing support to the 3rd Line and 24/7 support team. Skills and experience; Cisco Firepower Network Security ie IPS/IDS, SSL decryption, F5 devices 2nd/3rd line support experience If you are interested in discussing this Network Security Engineer role further, please apply or send a copy of your updated CV to (see below) CBSbutler is acting as an employment agency for this role.
02/05/2024
Full time
Role: Network Security Engineer Salary: Up to £55,000 per annum dependent on experience Location: Onsite in Bracknell Candidates will be sponsored through SC and DV security clearance for this role if this is not in place already We are looking for a Network Engineer with experience/interest in network Security, such as managing IPS/IDS and SSL decryption. You will be porividing support to the 3rd Line and 24/7 support team. Skills and experience; Cisco Firepower Network Security ie IPS/IDS, SSL decryption, F5 devices 2nd/3rd line support experience If you are interested in discussing this Network Security Engineer role further, please apply or send a copy of your updated CV to (see below) CBSbutler is acting as an employment agency for this role.
Are you ready to dive into the world of cybersecurity and risk mitigation? Our client is at the forefront, offering top-notch services in penetration testing, vulnerability assessments, security consulting, managed services, and incident response. Join them in their mission to strengthen cybersecurity defenses and protect sensitive data across various sectors. It's time to make a real impact in the world of cybersecurity! The ideal candidate will conduct penetration security testing for our clients, both on-site and remotely. Job Title: Pen Tester Job Type: Permanent Salary: Up to £90k per annum + Benefits Manchester/London/Cheltenham (Hybrid) Responsibilities: Completing technical tasks for our projects Providing high-quality technical solutions to clients Assisting in identifying, resolving, and documenting security incidents Offering guidance and mentorship to adjacent teams and team members Required: Pen testing experience in Mainframe or Code review. Proficiency in networking and associated protocols Experience in mobile security, including OS, RF, and App security. Ability in software development or programming/Scripting Experience in applied security research, cryptography, mathematics, or computer science Skills in application security threat modelling, source code review, reverse engineering, fuzzing, and cloud service testing (AWS/Azure) Benefits: Life Assurance at 4x Basic Annual Salary; Pension contribution at 4.5% Group Income Protection provided by Aviva. Green Car Salary Sacrifice Scheme available Don't miss out on this opportunity to be part of something truly transformative. Reach out to Harleen Barmi to learn more or apply now to kickstart your journey of shaping the future.
02/05/2024
Full time
Are you ready to dive into the world of cybersecurity and risk mitigation? Our client is at the forefront, offering top-notch services in penetration testing, vulnerability assessments, security consulting, managed services, and incident response. Join them in their mission to strengthen cybersecurity defenses and protect sensitive data across various sectors. It's time to make a real impact in the world of cybersecurity! The ideal candidate will conduct penetration security testing for our clients, both on-site and remotely. Job Title: Pen Tester Job Type: Permanent Salary: Up to £90k per annum + Benefits Manchester/London/Cheltenham (Hybrid) Responsibilities: Completing technical tasks for our projects Providing high-quality technical solutions to clients Assisting in identifying, resolving, and documenting security incidents Offering guidance and mentorship to adjacent teams and team members Required: Pen testing experience in Mainframe or Code review. Proficiency in networking and associated protocols Experience in mobile security, including OS, RF, and App security. Ability in software development or programming/Scripting Experience in applied security research, cryptography, mathematics, or computer science Skills in application security threat modelling, source code review, reverse engineering, fuzzing, and cloud service testing (AWS/Azure) Benefits: Life Assurance at 4x Basic Annual Salary; Pension contribution at 4.5% Group Income Protection provided by Aviva. Green Car Salary Sacrifice Scheme available Don't miss out on this opportunity to be part of something truly transformative. Reach out to Harleen Barmi to learn more or apply now to kickstart your journey of shaping the future.
Azure Consultant - Northampton or Chippenham/hybrid - £60,000 + OTE We have partnered with an organisation who strive themselves on having technical specialist and business experts within their organisation and deliver technical. The organisation is hiring for a customer facing Azure Consultant to drive the client relations and deliver solutions to their business partners and clients. The Azure Consultant will operate as an Azure Engineer and Pre-sales to engage with clients to understand their business requirements and architecting Azure Cloud solutions. This role requires a mixture of technical expertise within Azure solutions and strong customer facing skills. The Azure Consultant will be required to visit the office in Northampton or Chippenham 3 days a week. Requirements of the Azure Consultant: - Extensive experience with Azure as a subject matter expert - Client facing exposure working in a consultancy position or MSP environment. - Strong understanding of Azure services such as Networking, Security, Virtual Desktop, Compute etc. - Experience within pre-sales/customer facing. - Excellent communicator to a mixture of clients. Responsibilities of the Azure Consultant: - Deliver projects for key customers across various sectors - Conduct technical workshops and Proof-of-concepts (POCs) to show how Azure solutions work. - Collaborate with the sales teams to align technical solutions with client needs. - Design and architect cost-effective Azure solutions - Present and explain the business solutions to clients to show how they have bring value. Azure Consultant - Northampton or Chippenham/hybrid - £60,000 + OTE To discuss this exciting opportunity in more detail, please APPLY NOW for a no obligation chat with your VIQU Consultant. Additionally, you can contact Dan Freeman , by exploring the VIQU IT Recruitment website . If you know someone who would be ideal for this role, by way of showing our appreciation, VIQU is offering an introduction fee up to £1,000 once your referral has successfully started work with our client (terms apply).
02/05/2024
Full time
Azure Consultant - Northampton or Chippenham/hybrid - £60,000 + OTE We have partnered with an organisation who strive themselves on having technical specialist and business experts within their organisation and deliver technical. The organisation is hiring for a customer facing Azure Consultant to drive the client relations and deliver solutions to their business partners and clients. The Azure Consultant will operate as an Azure Engineer and Pre-sales to engage with clients to understand their business requirements and architecting Azure Cloud solutions. This role requires a mixture of technical expertise within Azure solutions and strong customer facing skills. The Azure Consultant will be required to visit the office in Northampton or Chippenham 3 days a week. Requirements of the Azure Consultant: - Extensive experience with Azure as a subject matter expert - Client facing exposure working in a consultancy position or MSP environment. - Strong understanding of Azure services such as Networking, Security, Virtual Desktop, Compute etc. - Experience within pre-sales/customer facing. - Excellent communicator to a mixture of clients. Responsibilities of the Azure Consultant: - Deliver projects for key customers across various sectors - Conduct technical workshops and Proof-of-concepts (POCs) to show how Azure solutions work. - Collaborate with the sales teams to align technical solutions with client needs. - Design and architect cost-effective Azure solutions - Present and explain the business solutions to clients to show how they have bring value. Azure Consultant - Northampton or Chippenham/hybrid - £60,000 + OTE To discuss this exciting opportunity in more detail, please APPLY NOW for a no obligation chat with your VIQU Consultant. Additionally, you can contact Dan Freeman , by exploring the VIQU IT Recruitment website . If you know someone who would be ideal for this role, by way of showing our appreciation, VIQU is offering an introduction fee up to £1,000 once your referral has successfully started work with our client (terms apply).
Category Buyer Contract length: 2 years contract with high potential transitioning to permanent Working setting: Hybrid - 3 days/week on-site Working hours: Mon-Thu (full business hours), Friday (half day) Location: Peterlee (25% UK/EU travel) Role Responsibility: Sourcing strategy, cost management, contract negotiation, supplier relationships, assurance of supply, supplier risk sensing, audits processes, etc. Job Role Expectations | Functional/Technical Skills | Soft Skills: Sourcing - Responsible and accountable for directing the development, and/or communication and implementation of a site, regional, or worldwide sourcing strategy. Responsible for managing policies, agreements, source catalogs, and special purchasing programs, and supporting specific Product line(s) NPI programs. Accountable for the liaison with the corresponding Category/Platform based Buyers. Leadership - Provides leadership for sourcing, logistics and resource management decisions. Lead continuous improvement initiatives and purchasing new product introduction activities within Purchasing. Demonstrates leadership in recognizing the potential for cost and inventory reductions, and quality improvement; as well as responsibility for soundness of business proposals and risk assessment. Mentors and develops other Buyers, SQEs, and Purchasing Analysts (where assigned). Promotes the highest level of professionalism and business ethics. Strategy - Tools and Techniques of 6 Sigma will be required and may be attained by Black Belt, Green Belt, Project Sponsor, or other 6 Sigma related training programs. Develops and leads 6 Sigma Strategic Sourcing teams to fully understand the current performance of the supply base, evaluate strategic options, decide a course of action, and begin implementation. Must also have strong knowledge of the product, NPI, Manufacturing, Supply Chain and Category Strategies. Customers - Manages suppliers delivering into many company facilities. Typical internal customers include contacts at all organization levels, worldwide. Solves problems by determining the best course of action, within departmental guidelines, from many existing solutions. The role identifies and satisfies Critical Customer Requirements (CCR), managing Product expectations for Global Purchasing to deliver benefits required to sustain a competitive advantage. Supplier Development - Collaborates with Supplier Development Engineers to ensure continuous improvement in QCLDM with key suppliers. Builds and fosters mutually beneficial supplier relationships at all organizational levels. Analytical (descriptive), problem solving, and project leadership expertise. Effective communicator/ability to build effective relationships. Understanding of Lean Manufacturing principles as applied by the company and our suppliers. Negotiation skills, able to interpret, analyze and negotiate contractual cost elements. Business Acumen - P&L understanding/micro & macro economics. Growth/entrepreneur mindset Key Experiences : Purchasing, logistics, manufacturing, and/or engineering Category team or product team experience Project leadership experience Understanding of Lean Manufacturing principles and Continuous Process Improvement (CPI) Understanding of QCLDM Knowledge of purchasing strategy and supplier sourcing strategies Software experience using MS Office, SAP (nice to have),etc. Minimum 3 years of Procurement experience Future Experiences : Develop, communicate and implement worldwide sourcing strategy Deliver a lean, responsive and resilient material and services flow Meet defined response time, cost, quality and lean targets enabling optimal and efficient facility operations Set the vision for global supply network solutions to meet enterprise or business unit needs Collaborate with senior stakeholders Candidate must be based in UK, there is no relocation package or visa sponsorship offered. Job Title: Category Buyer Location: Peterlee, UK Job Type: Contract Trading as Aston Carter. Allegis Group Limited, Bracknell, RG12 1RT, United Kingdom. No Allegis Group Limited operates as an Employment Business and Employment Agency as set out in the Conduct of Employment Agencies and Employment Businesses Regulations 2003. Aston Carter is a company within the Allegis Group network of companies (collectively referred to as "Allegis Group"). Aerotek, Aston Carter, EASi, Talentis Solutions, TEKsystems, Stamford Consultants and The Stamford Group are Allegis Group brands. If you apply, your personal data will be processed as described in the Allegis Group Online Privacy Notice available on the website. To access our Online Privacy Notice, which explains what information we may collect, use, share, and store about you, and describes your rights and choices about this, please go to the website. We are part of a global network of companies and as a result, the personal data you provide will be shared within Allegis Group and transferred and processed outside the UK, Switzerland and European Economic Area subject to the protections described in the Allegis Group Online Privacy Notice. We store personal data in the UK, EEA, Switzerland and the USA. If you would like to exercise your privacy rights, please visit the "Contacting Us" section of our Online Privacy Notice for details on how to contact us. To protect your privacy and security, we may take steps to verify your identity, such as a password and user ID if there is an account associated with your request, or identifying information such as your address or date of birth, before proceeding with your request. If you are resident in the UK, EEA or Switzerland, we will process any access request you make in accordance with our commitments under the UK Data Protection Act, EU-U.S. Privacy Shield or the Swiss-U.S. Privacy Shield.
02/05/2024
Project-based
Category Buyer Contract length: 2 years contract with high potential transitioning to permanent Working setting: Hybrid - 3 days/week on-site Working hours: Mon-Thu (full business hours), Friday (half day) Location: Peterlee (25% UK/EU travel) Role Responsibility: Sourcing strategy, cost management, contract negotiation, supplier relationships, assurance of supply, supplier risk sensing, audits processes, etc. Job Role Expectations | Functional/Technical Skills | Soft Skills: Sourcing - Responsible and accountable for directing the development, and/or communication and implementation of a site, regional, or worldwide sourcing strategy. Responsible for managing policies, agreements, source catalogs, and special purchasing programs, and supporting specific Product line(s) NPI programs. Accountable for the liaison with the corresponding Category/Platform based Buyers. Leadership - Provides leadership for sourcing, logistics and resource management decisions. Lead continuous improvement initiatives and purchasing new product introduction activities within Purchasing. Demonstrates leadership in recognizing the potential for cost and inventory reductions, and quality improvement; as well as responsibility for soundness of business proposals and risk assessment. Mentors and develops other Buyers, SQEs, and Purchasing Analysts (where assigned). Promotes the highest level of professionalism and business ethics. Strategy - Tools and Techniques of 6 Sigma will be required and may be attained by Black Belt, Green Belt, Project Sponsor, or other 6 Sigma related training programs. Develops and leads 6 Sigma Strategic Sourcing teams to fully understand the current performance of the supply base, evaluate strategic options, decide a course of action, and begin implementation. Must also have strong knowledge of the product, NPI, Manufacturing, Supply Chain and Category Strategies. Customers - Manages suppliers delivering into many company facilities. Typical internal customers include contacts at all organization levels, worldwide. Solves problems by determining the best course of action, within departmental guidelines, from many existing solutions. The role identifies and satisfies Critical Customer Requirements (CCR), managing Product expectations for Global Purchasing to deliver benefits required to sustain a competitive advantage. Supplier Development - Collaborates with Supplier Development Engineers to ensure continuous improvement in QCLDM with key suppliers. Builds and fosters mutually beneficial supplier relationships at all organizational levels. Analytical (descriptive), problem solving, and project leadership expertise. Effective communicator/ability to build effective relationships. Understanding of Lean Manufacturing principles as applied by the company and our suppliers. Negotiation skills, able to interpret, analyze and negotiate contractual cost elements. Business Acumen - P&L understanding/micro & macro economics. Growth/entrepreneur mindset Key Experiences : Purchasing, logistics, manufacturing, and/or engineering Category team or product team experience Project leadership experience Understanding of Lean Manufacturing principles and Continuous Process Improvement (CPI) Understanding of QCLDM Knowledge of purchasing strategy and supplier sourcing strategies Software experience using MS Office, SAP (nice to have),etc. Minimum 3 years of Procurement experience Future Experiences : Develop, communicate and implement worldwide sourcing strategy Deliver a lean, responsive and resilient material and services flow Meet defined response time, cost, quality and lean targets enabling optimal and efficient facility operations Set the vision for global supply network solutions to meet enterprise or business unit needs Collaborate with senior stakeholders Candidate must be based in UK, there is no relocation package or visa sponsorship offered. Job Title: Category Buyer Location: Peterlee, UK Job Type: Contract Trading as Aston Carter. Allegis Group Limited, Bracknell, RG12 1RT, United Kingdom. No Allegis Group Limited operates as an Employment Business and Employment Agency as set out in the Conduct of Employment Agencies and Employment Businesses Regulations 2003. Aston Carter is a company within the Allegis Group network of companies (collectively referred to as "Allegis Group"). Aerotek, Aston Carter, EASi, Talentis Solutions, TEKsystems, Stamford Consultants and The Stamford Group are Allegis Group brands. If you apply, your personal data will be processed as described in the Allegis Group Online Privacy Notice available on the website. To access our Online Privacy Notice, which explains what information we may collect, use, share, and store about you, and describes your rights and choices about this, please go to the website. We are part of a global network of companies and as a result, the personal data you provide will be shared within Allegis Group and transferred and processed outside the UK, Switzerland and European Economic Area subject to the protections described in the Allegis Group Online Privacy Notice. We store personal data in the UK, EEA, Switzerland and the USA. If you would like to exercise your privacy rights, please visit the "Contacting Us" section of our Online Privacy Notice for details on how to contact us. To protect your privacy and security, we may take steps to verify your identity, such as a password and user ID if there is an account associated with your request, or identifying information such as your address or date of birth, before proceeding with your request. If you are resident in the UK, EEA or Switzerland, we will process any access request you make in accordance with our commitments under the UK Data Protection Act, EU-U.S. Privacy Shield or the Swiss-U.S. Privacy Shield.