Our client is looking for a skilled and enthusiastic network engineer to join their team based around Glasgow. The ideal candidate will have a strong grasp of the requirements below. If you feel that you are capable, I would love to hear from you and discuss the position in full. Duties and Responsibilities Design, implement, configure and manage the organisation's network infrastructure, including LANs, WANs, VPNs, Routers, Switches, Firewalls, and wireless access points. Identify and address issues to ensure high availability, reliability, and optimal performance. Deploy and maintain the systems' infrastructure, including Servers, storage solutions, operating systems, virtualisation platforms and cloud services. Manage network and systems capacity planning to accommodate growth and changing computing requirements. Collaborate with IT teams worldwide to develop integrated network and systems solutions aligned with business objectives and technology standards. Perform regular security assessments and audits to identify vulnerabilities and implement necessary patches, updates, and security protocols. Design, implement and maintain disaster recovery and business continuity plans. Provide technical support to end-users and other IT teams, addressing network and systems-related incidents and challenges. Document network and systems configurations, procedures, and troubleshooting guides to facilitate knowledge sharing and training. Stay informed about emerging technologies, industry trends, and best practices in networking and systems engineering. Automate network and systems tasks using Scripting languages and configuration management tools. Work with vendors and service providers for procurement, maintenance, and support of network and systems equipment and software. Install hardware for systems and users, as required. Packaging and deployment of applications and software updates. Identify, propose, contribute and manage IT projects for continuous improvement. Qualifications, Knowledge & Skills Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field; or relevant work experience for a minimum of five years. Proven experience as a Network Engineer/Administrator, Systems Engineer/Administrator, or similar role, demonstrating proficiency in both networking and systems administration. Strong understanding of network protocols, routing, switching, and network security practices. Familiarity with various operating systems, including Windows and VMWare ESXi and experience in system administration. Proficiency in configuring and managing virtualisation platforms such as VMware. Scripting skills (eg, PowerShell) for network and systems automation and optimisation. Knowledge of hardware components, server architecture, and storage systems (SANs). Familiarity with security tools, encryption, certificates, PKI, authentication, and patch management for both networks and systems. Excellent communication skills to collaborate effectively with technical and non-technical teams. Strong problem-solving abilities for diagnosing and resolving complex network and systems issues. Ability to manage multiple tasks, projects, and priorities while adhering to deadlines. Main benefits: Salary Life Assurance x 4 times annual salary Critical Illness x 2 times annual salary Westfield Health Cover - CashPlan and Hospital Plan Personal Private Pension (currently Scottish Widows). Salary Exchange. 5% company contribution 34 day holiday (includes public holidays) Contribution to fitness club or classes Please send a copy of your CV for more information and to discuss your suitability. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found on our website.
17/05/2024
Full time
Our client is looking for a skilled and enthusiastic network engineer to join their team based around Glasgow. The ideal candidate will have a strong grasp of the requirements below. If you feel that you are capable, I would love to hear from you and discuss the position in full. Duties and Responsibilities Design, implement, configure and manage the organisation's network infrastructure, including LANs, WANs, VPNs, Routers, Switches, Firewalls, and wireless access points. Identify and address issues to ensure high availability, reliability, and optimal performance. Deploy and maintain the systems' infrastructure, including Servers, storage solutions, operating systems, virtualisation platforms and cloud services. Manage network and systems capacity planning to accommodate growth and changing computing requirements. Collaborate with IT teams worldwide to develop integrated network and systems solutions aligned with business objectives and technology standards. Perform regular security assessments and audits to identify vulnerabilities and implement necessary patches, updates, and security protocols. Design, implement and maintain disaster recovery and business continuity plans. Provide technical support to end-users and other IT teams, addressing network and systems-related incidents and challenges. Document network and systems configurations, procedures, and troubleshooting guides to facilitate knowledge sharing and training. Stay informed about emerging technologies, industry trends, and best practices in networking and systems engineering. Automate network and systems tasks using Scripting languages and configuration management tools. Work with vendors and service providers for procurement, maintenance, and support of network and systems equipment and software. Install hardware for systems and users, as required. Packaging and deployment of applications and software updates. Identify, propose, contribute and manage IT projects for continuous improvement. Qualifications, Knowledge & Skills Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field; or relevant work experience for a minimum of five years. Proven experience as a Network Engineer/Administrator, Systems Engineer/Administrator, or similar role, demonstrating proficiency in both networking and systems administration. Strong understanding of network protocols, routing, switching, and network security practices. Familiarity with various operating systems, including Windows and VMWare ESXi and experience in system administration. Proficiency in configuring and managing virtualisation platforms such as VMware. Scripting skills (eg, PowerShell) for network and systems automation and optimisation. Knowledge of hardware components, server architecture, and storage systems (SANs). Familiarity with security tools, encryption, certificates, PKI, authentication, and patch management for both networks and systems. Excellent communication skills to collaborate effectively with technical and non-technical teams. Strong problem-solving abilities for diagnosing and resolving complex network and systems issues. Ability to manage multiple tasks, projects, and priorities while adhering to deadlines. Main benefits: Salary Life Assurance x 4 times annual salary Critical Illness x 2 times annual salary Westfield Health Cover - CashPlan and Hospital Plan Personal Private Pension (currently Scottish Widows). Salary Exchange. 5% company contribution 34 day holiday (includes public holidays) Contribution to fitness club or classes Please send a copy of your CV for more information and to discuss your suitability. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found on our website.
Looking to move away from BAU? If you're an experienced 2nd Line Engineer looking to take the leap to third line whilst delivering on projects, this role could be for you! You will need to be customer centric in your approach with a willingness to progress. The Expectations: Acting as a point of escalation for the helpdesk. Provide onsite support to customers when required. Deliver on projects across (Infrastructure & Cloud). Possess a broad skill set. Effective communicator ensuring any issues are resolved in a timely manner. Keep up to date with the latest technologies and certifications. Desirable Technical Experience: (Not All Essential) Active Directory, Group Policies, Azure AD DNS, DHCP, TCP/IP, WAN/LAN Windows Server Exchange - Office 365 InTune/EndPoint VMware/Hyper-V Networking Fundamentals Backup Software Monitoring Tools
17/05/2024
Full time
Looking to move away from BAU? If you're an experienced 2nd Line Engineer looking to take the leap to third line whilst delivering on projects, this role could be for you! You will need to be customer centric in your approach with a willingness to progress. The Expectations: Acting as a point of escalation for the helpdesk. Provide onsite support to customers when required. Deliver on projects across (Infrastructure & Cloud). Possess a broad skill set. Effective communicator ensuring any issues are resolved in a timely manner. Keep up to date with the latest technologies and certifications. Desirable Technical Experience: (Not All Essential) Active Directory, Group Policies, Azure AD DNS, DHCP, TCP/IP, WAN/LAN Windows Server Exchange - Office 365 InTune/EndPoint VMware/Hyper-V Networking Fundamentals Backup Software Monitoring Tools
Consultant of PQC and Applied Cryptography and Standardization 1 year freelance contract + extensions after Client's Research Center - Paris, France/Remote About us Founded in 2010, Shield Lab leads the research of cryptography and information security at our client. We identify key security problems that challenge traditional security fundamentals in emerging ICT applications, such as 5G mobile networks, cloud computing and mobile Internet services. We conduct leading-edge research projects, and deliver innovative outputs in the area of cryptography and information security that help our corporation to establish competiveness in enterprise, consumer and operator markets. Position Summary: We are expanding the team by recruiting a talented, highly motivated senior or junior consultant in PQC, applied cryptography and standardization. Candidates should have solid knowledge in cryptographic algorithms and security protocols and rich experience for standardizing cryptographic algorithms and/or security protocols in international bodies (IETF, ISO, IEEE etc). Successful candidate will join a team of cryptographic experts to conduct world-class research in PQC and applied cryptography. They will participate in the analysis of emerging security threats, design innovative solutions. Internationally competitive salary package will be offered to qualified candidate. Duties & Responsibilities: Develop solutions for real-world security problems. Implement innovative solutions according to security requirements from our client's product lines while fulfilling various constraints imposed by aspects such as compliance, manufacturing process, hardware capability, performance, cost, etc. Develop prototypes and deliver results. Standardizecryptographic algorithms and security protocols at international bodies. Develop standardizing plans and collaborate with colleagues for standardization activities. Participate and standardize related technologies in cryptographic algorithms and security protocols at various international bodies, including IETF, ISO, and IEEE. Prepare standardization documents, and develop running code when necessary. Desired Skills & Experience Skills/Qualifications: Hold M.Sc or Ph.D. degree in Mathematics, Cryptography, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field. Have 5 or more years of work experience in areas related to information security and/or applied cryptography and/or PQC. Rich standardization experience in international bodies, like IETF, ISO, IEEE, ETSI. Solid skills in at least one programming language, like C, C++, Java, Python, or Shell Scripts. Excellent written and verbal communications skills in English. Self-motivated with strong sense of responsibility. Strong interpersonal and problem solving skills. Knowledge in multiple areas ofcryptology is desirable, including but not limited to: Post-quantum cryptography and its migration Public-key cryptography algorithms and proof skills Symmetric key algorithms and analysis Formal verification tools and modelling Applied cryptography (eg authentication protocols, key exchange protocols) Internet security protocols (eg TLS, IPSec, IKEv2, telephony-based security protocols) Foundations & solutions for real-world cryptography.
17/05/2024
Project-based
Consultant of PQC and Applied Cryptography and Standardization 1 year freelance contract + extensions after Client's Research Center - Paris, France/Remote About us Founded in 2010, Shield Lab leads the research of cryptography and information security at our client. We identify key security problems that challenge traditional security fundamentals in emerging ICT applications, such as 5G mobile networks, cloud computing and mobile Internet services. We conduct leading-edge research projects, and deliver innovative outputs in the area of cryptography and information security that help our corporation to establish competiveness in enterprise, consumer and operator markets. Position Summary: We are expanding the team by recruiting a talented, highly motivated senior or junior consultant in PQC, applied cryptography and standardization. Candidates should have solid knowledge in cryptographic algorithms and security protocols and rich experience for standardizing cryptographic algorithms and/or security protocols in international bodies (IETF, ISO, IEEE etc). Successful candidate will join a team of cryptographic experts to conduct world-class research in PQC and applied cryptography. They will participate in the analysis of emerging security threats, design innovative solutions. Internationally competitive salary package will be offered to qualified candidate. Duties & Responsibilities: Develop solutions for real-world security problems. Implement innovative solutions according to security requirements from our client's product lines while fulfilling various constraints imposed by aspects such as compliance, manufacturing process, hardware capability, performance, cost, etc. Develop prototypes and deliver results. Standardizecryptographic algorithms and security protocols at international bodies. Develop standardizing plans and collaborate with colleagues for standardization activities. Participate and standardize related technologies in cryptographic algorithms and security protocols at various international bodies, including IETF, ISO, and IEEE. Prepare standardization documents, and develop running code when necessary. Desired Skills & Experience Skills/Qualifications: Hold M.Sc or Ph.D. degree in Mathematics, Cryptography, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field. Have 5 or more years of work experience in areas related to information security and/or applied cryptography and/or PQC. Rich standardization experience in international bodies, like IETF, ISO, IEEE, ETSI. Solid skills in at least one programming language, like C, C++, Java, Python, or Shell Scripts. Excellent written and verbal communications skills in English. Self-motivated with strong sense of responsibility. Strong interpersonal and problem solving skills. Knowledge in multiple areas ofcryptology is desirable, including but not limited to: Post-quantum cryptography and its migration Public-key cryptography algorithms and proof skills Symmetric key algorithms and analysis Formal verification tools and modelling Applied cryptography (eg authentication protocols, key exchange protocols) Internet security protocols (eg TLS, IPSec, IKEv2, telephony-based security protocols) Foundations & solutions for real-world cryptography.
Associate Principal, Software Programming - Quantitative Risk Management Area - Associate Principal, Software Engineering - Automating Risk Models On site 3 days a week Salary - $185 - $195K + Bonus Looking for a hard core developer who works within the quantitative risk management and cab develop applications and solutions for the QRM team. You will not build models, you will automate models You will need to come from a financial institute, trading company, exchange, etc. Develop hardcore applications You will need to have CICD pipelines, Infrastructure as a Code, Kubernetes, Terraform, etc. Preferably having Java, Python, C++ Configure and manage resources in the local and AWS cloud environments and deploy QRM's software on these resources. Develop CI/CD pipelines. Contribute to development of QRM's databases and ETLs. Integrate model prototypes, model library and model testing tools using best industry practices and innovations. Create unit and integration tests; build and enhance test automation tools. Participate in code reviews and demo accomplishments. Write technical documentation and user manuals. Provide production support and perform troubleshooting. Strong programming skills. Able to read and/or write code using a programming language (eg, Java, C++, Python, etc.) in a collaborative software development setting: The role requires advanced coding, database and environment manipulation skills. cloud environment. Financial products knowledge is a plus: understanding of markets and financial derivatives in equities, interest rate, and commodity products. Background in Financial mathematics is a plus: derivatives pricing models, stochastic calculus, statistics and probability theory, linear algebra. Technical Skills: Proficiency in Java (preferred) or another object-oriented language is required, including effective application of design patterns and best coding practices. DevOps experience, with a good command of CI/CD process and tools (eg, Git, GitHub, Gradle, Jenkins, Docker, Helm, Harness). Experience in containerized deployment in cloud environments. Experienced with cloud technology (AWS preferred), infrastructure-as-code (eg Terraform), managing and orchestrating containerized workloads (eg Kubernetes). Education and/or Experience: Master's degree or equivalent in a computational or numerical field such as computer science, information systems, mathematics, physics 7+ years of experience as a software developer with exposure to the cloud or high-performance computing areas
16/05/2024
Full time
Associate Principal, Software Programming - Quantitative Risk Management Area - Associate Principal, Software Engineering - Automating Risk Models On site 3 days a week Salary - $185 - $195K + Bonus Looking for a hard core developer who works within the quantitative risk management and cab develop applications and solutions for the QRM team. You will not build models, you will automate models You will need to come from a financial institute, trading company, exchange, etc. Develop hardcore applications You will need to have CICD pipelines, Infrastructure as a Code, Kubernetes, Terraform, etc. Preferably having Java, Python, C++ Configure and manage resources in the local and AWS cloud environments and deploy QRM's software on these resources. Develop CI/CD pipelines. Contribute to development of QRM's databases and ETLs. Integrate model prototypes, model library and model testing tools using best industry practices and innovations. Create unit and integration tests; build and enhance test automation tools. Participate in code reviews and demo accomplishments. Write technical documentation and user manuals. Provide production support and perform troubleshooting. Strong programming skills. Able to read and/or write code using a programming language (eg, Java, C++, Python, etc.) in a collaborative software development setting: The role requires advanced coding, database and environment manipulation skills. cloud environment. Financial products knowledge is a plus: understanding of markets and financial derivatives in equities, interest rate, and commodity products. Background in Financial mathematics is a plus: derivatives pricing models, stochastic calculus, statistics and probability theory, linear algebra. Technical Skills: Proficiency in Java (preferred) or another object-oriented language is required, including effective application of design patterns and best coding practices. DevOps experience, with a good command of CI/CD process and tools (eg, Git, GitHub, Gradle, Jenkins, Docker, Helm, Harness). Experience in containerized deployment in cloud environments. Experienced with cloud technology (AWS preferred), infrastructure-as-code (eg Terraform), managing and orchestrating containerized workloads (eg Kubernetes). Education and/or Experience: Master's degree or equivalent in a computational or numerical field such as computer science, information systems, mathematics, physics 7+ years of experience as a software developer with exposure to the cloud or high-performance computing areas
Technical Analyst - Citrix - Terraform - VMware - London. My Financial Services client are looking for a Technical Analyst to be responsible for end-to-end design, support, and improvement of Citrix environment, as well as provide strategic direction for Citrix and modern workspace environment. You will be implementing and supporting of my clients Citrix on-prem and Cloud environment, the engineering processes, and best practices to enable the infrastructure required for application hosting in public cloud. Responsibilities: Support and improve overall architecture of the Citrix environment Ownership of regular patching, risk and Pentest mitigations Assist across the technology and the business with new application deployments Ensure resilience, reliability and supportability across all areas of control Provide BAU third line technical support and fault resolution to the Service Desk and Application Support as required: Ensure checks, maintenance, domain, and data security at the highest level Provide technical and strategic guidance on any business projects requiring desktop/mobile services Proactively monitor and manage the operational health of the Citrix environment using Experience: Citrix XenDesktop, XenApp, Azure VDA and Citrix Cloud DaaS, Azure Cloud - (Must) Terraform, Azure ADO (Must) Microsoft Windows 10 and Windows Servers VMWare FSLogix Zscaler AppSense/Ivanti Modern Endpoint Management (MS InTune MDM & MAM, SCCM) DNS/DHCP/GPO PowerShell Windows 10 life cycle Management including Autopilot Identity and Access Management including AD, AAD, AAD Connect, SSO, MFA,Conditional Access, ADFS Exchange Online, Teams, or Mimecast, would be an advantage
16/05/2024
Full time
Technical Analyst - Citrix - Terraform - VMware - London. My Financial Services client are looking for a Technical Analyst to be responsible for end-to-end design, support, and improvement of Citrix environment, as well as provide strategic direction for Citrix and modern workspace environment. You will be implementing and supporting of my clients Citrix on-prem and Cloud environment, the engineering processes, and best practices to enable the infrastructure required for application hosting in public cloud. Responsibilities: Support and improve overall architecture of the Citrix environment Ownership of regular patching, risk and Pentest mitigations Assist across the technology and the business with new application deployments Ensure resilience, reliability and supportability across all areas of control Provide BAU third line technical support and fault resolution to the Service Desk and Application Support as required: Ensure checks, maintenance, domain, and data security at the highest level Provide technical and strategic guidance on any business projects requiring desktop/mobile services Proactively monitor and manage the operational health of the Citrix environment using Experience: Citrix XenDesktop, XenApp, Azure VDA and Citrix Cloud DaaS, Azure Cloud - (Must) Terraform, Azure ADO (Must) Microsoft Windows 10 and Windows Servers VMWare FSLogix Zscaler AppSense/Ivanti Modern Endpoint Management (MS InTune MDM & MAM, SCCM) DNS/DHCP/GPO PowerShell Windows 10 life cycle Management including Autopilot Identity and Access Management including AD, AAD, AAD Connect, SSO, MFA,Conditional Access, ADFS Exchange Online, Teams, or Mimecast, would be an advantage
Infrastructure Engineer - Yorkshire (Hybrid Role) - £40-45K An exciting opportunity to join a busy Infrastructure Team working a range of infrastructure & security disciplines, delivering Business-as-Usual support to all of our IT Infrastructure. The Infrastructure team supports across the business, providing customer service to our practices, who employ more than 8500 colleagues. Support teams react quickly and positively to incoming incidents, determining whether issues can be resolved internally, or need escalation - which you will then own, as the recipient of more technical queries. What the role involves Owning escalations as the subject matter expert for BAU tickets escalated from 1st/2nd line teams. Resolving complex tickets across all hardware & software platforms at a 3rd line level. Manage & maintain the various tool sets and solutions around security/mail hygiene/backups. Manage 3rd party vendors to drive fault resolution and change on software/hardware issues. Manage multiple managed service providers to drive fault resolution and change on hardware/software/cloud solutions. Documenting fixes - you will enjoy building a Knowledge Base to share between colleagues. Provide Infrastructure Support to the project team. Proactive monitoring & maintenance of infrastructure estate. React to security alerts highlighted to VP from infosec toolsets, respond to output from penetration tests to Remedy vulnerabilities. Ensure that build baselines are tested for reliability, functionality, and security. Required Skills: Technical background, with experience of ensuring the lights are on. Public cloud - Microsoft Azure & associated bastions, Kubernetes, Application Gateways, Express Routes, and Traffic Managers. Strong O365, Teams, Exchange online, PowerShell experience. Strong VMware and Hyper-V knowledge from basic build to advanced high availability clustering. Detailed & proven understanding of physical server hardware components and configuration with strong fault diagnostic capabilities, these need to include RAID config and planning workload placement on storage arrays. Understanding of WAN, SDWAN, MPLS, FTTp/c, Routers, Switches and Firewalls. Detailed understanding of TCP/IP, IP routing protocols (BGP and OSPF). Detailed & working knowledge of Microsoft Server operating systems, Active Directory and components, including INTUNE, group policy and WSUS. Confident in communicating with management and colleagues alike, whilst being diplomatic and professionally focused. Infrastructure Engineer - Yorkshire - £40-45K
16/05/2024
Full time
Infrastructure Engineer - Yorkshire (Hybrid Role) - £40-45K An exciting opportunity to join a busy Infrastructure Team working a range of infrastructure & security disciplines, delivering Business-as-Usual support to all of our IT Infrastructure. The Infrastructure team supports across the business, providing customer service to our practices, who employ more than 8500 colleagues. Support teams react quickly and positively to incoming incidents, determining whether issues can be resolved internally, or need escalation - which you will then own, as the recipient of more technical queries. What the role involves Owning escalations as the subject matter expert for BAU tickets escalated from 1st/2nd line teams. Resolving complex tickets across all hardware & software platforms at a 3rd line level. Manage & maintain the various tool sets and solutions around security/mail hygiene/backups. Manage 3rd party vendors to drive fault resolution and change on software/hardware issues. Manage multiple managed service providers to drive fault resolution and change on hardware/software/cloud solutions. Documenting fixes - you will enjoy building a Knowledge Base to share between colleagues. Provide Infrastructure Support to the project team. Proactive monitoring & maintenance of infrastructure estate. React to security alerts highlighted to VP from infosec toolsets, respond to output from penetration tests to Remedy vulnerabilities. Ensure that build baselines are tested for reliability, functionality, and security. Required Skills: Technical background, with experience of ensuring the lights are on. Public cloud - Microsoft Azure & associated bastions, Kubernetes, Application Gateways, Express Routes, and Traffic Managers. Strong O365, Teams, Exchange online, PowerShell experience. Strong VMware and Hyper-V knowledge from basic build to advanced high availability clustering. Detailed & proven understanding of physical server hardware components and configuration with strong fault diagnostic capabilities, these need to include RAID config and planning workload placement on storage arrays. Understanding of WAN, SDWAN, MPLS, FTTp/c, Routers, Switches and Firewalls. Detailed understanding of TCP/IP, IP routing protocols (BGP and OSPF). Detailed & working knowledge of Microsoft Server operating systems, Active Directory and components, including INTUNE, group policy and WSUS. Confident in communicating with management and colleagues alike, whilst being diplomatic and professionally focused. Infrastructure Engineer - Yorkshire - £40-45K
Role: Messaging Engineer Rate: Circa £550 per day inside Location: Onsite in Stevenage Active DV clearance is required for this role We are looking for a skilled Messaging Engineer to provide operation support to our client's key customers. You will be experience to a 3rd Line Support level, and have experience with both BAU and projects across Wintel, Storage and Database technologies. Skills required; + Windows Servers and MS Exchange + Messaging desktop clients ie outlook + AV software products (Trend Micro Scanmail), Sophos A/V, Groupshield etc) + Support of SMTP Gateways (Exchange, MailSweeper etc) If you are interested in discussing this Messaging 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.
16/05/2024
Project-based
Role: Messaging Engineer Rate: Circa £550 per day inside Location: Onsite in Stevenage Active DV clearance is required for this role We are looking for a skilled Messaging Engineer to provide operation support to our client's key customers. You will be experience to a 3rd Line Support level, and have experience with both BAU and projects across Wintel, Storage and Database technologies. Skills required; + Windows Servers and MS Exchange + Messaging desktop clients ie outlook + AV software products (Trend Micro Scanmail), Sophos A/V, Groupshield etc) + Support of SMTP Gateways (Exchange, MailSweeper etc) If you are interested in discussing this Messaging 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.
Request Technology - Craig Johnson
Chicago, Illinois
*We are unable to sponsor for this permanent Full time role* *Position is bonus eligible* Prestigious Financial Company is currently seeking a Financial Risk Management Systems Product Manager. Candidate will be responsible for maximizing the value of the Products delivered to our stakeholders by representing business interests, working with our technology teams to determine requirements, creating a product roadmap for development, and prioritizing the work. The Product Owner will work in a hybrid agile methodology collaborating with cross-functional teams. The Product Owner must ensure that the technology teams understand and are aligned with the Product vision and that leadership is kept aware of Product progress and status. Responsibilities: Act as the primary point of contact for stakeholders regarding the product backlog and product development Interact with internal and external stakeholders such as regulators, exchanges and other external parties in explaining Products Elicit, interpret, lead requirement workshop discussions with vendors, stakeholders and/or product owners; assist in the development of backlog items and acceptance criteria Work with internal and external stakeholders to understand their needs and ensure that they are reflected in the product backlog Maintain direct communications with senior and middle management Coordinate preparation of materials for Management Committee, Board of Directors and Regulatory meetings as needed Maintain Product Vision and Roadmap Understand regulatory requirements and drivers impacting development goals and plans Evaluate product changes and recommend needed process and system changes Develop functional capabilities within the organization by driving innovation and continuous process improvements Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define and prioritize the product backlog Refine the product backlog to ensure that it is ready for development Maintain product budget and forecast. Seek to optimize product delivery in the most cost effective manner. Collaborate with technology partners and teams to drive strategic plans for system development, integration and deployment Work with the Project Owners/Managers, Technology Lead, and Scrum Master to ensure that the team is following the hybrid agile methodology and that any issues are addressed in a timely manner Document and/or sign-off on acceptance criteria for user stories Ensure that the product backlog is transparent, visible, and understood by all stakeholders Ensure there is a clear traceability of requirements to deliverables Ensure the product complies with all non-functional requirements Comply with all product delivery controls and procedures Continuously monitor and evaluate the product backlog to ensure that it is meeting stakeholder needs and delivering value Identify scope gaps and missing requirements by acquiring an in-depth understanding of current state capabilities (ie, Legacy system) and future state needs Proactively identify and escalates risks and issues to the leadership team. Monitor vendor performance (where applicable) against statements of work Meet complex business needs in an efficient, flexible, and ever-improving manner Indirectly supervise project team members from across FRM and internal technology teams. May involve direct supervision of individuals or teams within one year. Qualifications: Previous experience as a Product Manager/Owner in a hybrid agile methodology is required Strong understanding of Agile product management methodologies and product development processes Excellent communication, collaboration, and presentation skills Strong interpersonal and influencing skills, including ability to interact effectively with peers, all levels of management, regulators and member firms Ability to work effectively with and lead cross-functional teams Strong analytical and problem-solving skills Demonstrated ability to gather, analyze, and evaluate facts, and prepare and present concise oral and written reports Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously Ability to work independently in a fast-paced, dynamic environment Must be able to work under deadlines and manage multiple tasks Self-directed; Ability to work both independently with minimal direction or oversight in a team-oriented, collaborative environment Experience working in the financial services industry General securities markets, derivatives knowledge required Strong knowledge in multiple asset classes like equities, interest rates, volatility, commodities, and foreign currencies (Risk Pillar Specific) Experience with central counter-party clearing, settlement of derivatives, financial risk management and regulated capital markets infrastructure Willingness to roll up your sleeves and do whatever is necessary Proficiency using Jira, Confluence, Tableau and Microsoft Office applications Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in relevant fields including Accounting, Finance, Computer Science, Management Information Systems, Engineering among others MBA, MS or equivalent graduate degree in a relevant field preferred 10+ years of financial risk management experience leading teams and building robust business processes is required 2+ years of product management experience, preferably with Risk Management products and capabilities Demonstrated experience with ensuring effective process change management 10+ years of experience in financial services/regulated capital markets infrastructure. Experience with an exchange, regulator or clearing house preferred
14/05/2024
Full time
*We are unable to sponsor for this permanent Full time role* *Position is bonus eligible* Prestigious Financial Company is currently seeking a Financial Risk Management Systems Product Manager. Candidate will be responsible for maximizing the value of the Products delivered to our stakeholders by representing business interests, working with our technology teams to determine requirements, creating a product roadmap for development, and prioritizing the work. The Product Owner will work in a hybrid agile methodology collaborating with cross-functional teams. The Product Owner must ensure that the technology teams understand and are aligned with the Product vision and that leadership is kept aware of Product progress and status. Responsibilities: Act as the primary point of contact for stakeholders regarding the product backlog and product development Interact with internal and external stakeholders such as regulators, exchanges and other external parties in explaining Products Elicit, interpret, lead requirement workshop discussions with vendors, stakeholders and/or product owners; assist in the development of backlog items and acceptance criteria Work with internal and external stakeholders to understand their needs and ensure that they are reflected in the product backlog Maintain direct communications with senior and middle management Coordinate preparation of materials for Management Committee, Board of Directors and Regulatory meetings as needed Maintain Product Vision and Roadmap Understand regulatory requirements and drivers impacting development goals and plans Evaluate product changes and recommend needed process and system changes Develop functional capabilities within the organization by driving innovation and continuous process improvements Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define and prioritize the product backlog Refine the product backlog to ensure that it is ready for development Maintain product budget and forecast. Seek to optimize product delivery in the most cost effective manner. Collaborate with technology partners and teams to drive strategic plans for system development, integration and deployment Work with the Project Owners/Managers, Technology Lead, and Scrum Master to ensure that the team is following the hybrid agile methodology and that any issues are addressed in a timely manner Document and/or sign-off on acceptance criteria for user stories Ensure that the product backlog is transparent, visible, and understood by all stakeholders Ensure there is a clear traceability of requirements to deliverables Ensure the product complies with all non-functional requirements Comply with all product delivery controls and procedures Continuously monitor and evaluate the product backlog to ensure that it is meeting stakeholder needs and delivering value Identify scope gaps and missing requirements by acquiring an in-depth understanding of current state capabilities (ie, Legacy system) and future state needs Proactively identify and escalates risks and issues to the leadership team. Monitor vendor performance (where applicable) against statements of work Meet complex business needs in an efficient, flexible, and ever-improving manner Indirectly supervise project team members from across FRM and internal technology teams. May involve direct supervision of individuals or teams within one year. Qualifications: Previous experience as a Product Manager/Owner in a hybrid agile methodology is required Strong understanding of Agile product management methodologies and product development processes Excellent communication, collaboration, and presentation skills Strong interpersonal and influencing skills, including ability to interact effectively with peers, all levels of management, regulators and member firms Ability to work effectively with and lead cross-functional teams Strong analytical and problem-solving skills Demonstrated ability to gather, analyze, and evaluate facts, and prepare and present concise oral and written reports Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously Ability to work independently in a fast-paced, dynamic environment Must be able to work under deadlines and manage multiple tasks Self-directed; Ability to work both independently with minimal direction or oversight in a team-oriented, collaborative environment Experience working in the financial services industry General securities markets, derivatives knowledge required Strong knowledge in multiple asset classes like equities, interest rates, volatility, commodities, and foreign currencies (Risk Pillar Specific) Experience with central counter-party clearing, settlement of derivatives, financial risk management and regulated capital markets infrastructure Willingness to roll up your sleeves and do whatever is necessary Proficiency using Jira, Confluence, Tableau and Microsoft Office applications Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in relevant fields including Accounting, Finance, Computer Science, Management Information Systems, Engineering among others MBA, MS or equivalent graduate degree in a relevant field preferred 10+ years of financial risk management experience leading teams and building robust business processes is required 2+ years of product management experience, preferably with Risk Management products and capabilities Demonstrated experience with ensuring effective process change management 10+ years of experience in financial services/regulated capital markets infrastructure. Experience with an exchange, regulator or clearing house preferred
NO SPONSORSHIP Associate Principal, Software Programming Quantitative Risk Management Area Associate Principal, Software Engineering Automating Risk Models Chicago - On site 3 days a week Salary - $185 - $195K + Bonus Looking for a hard core developer who works within the quantitative risk management and cab develop applications and solutions for the QRM team. You will not build models, you will automate models You will need to come from a financial institute, trading company, exchange, etc. Develop hardcore applications You will need to have CICD pipelines, Infrastructure as a Code, Kubernetes, Terraform, etc. Preferably having Java, Python, C++ Configure and manage resources in the local and AWS cloud environments and deploy QRMs software on these resources. Develop CI/CD pipelines. Contribute to development of QRMs databases and ETLs. Integrate model prototypes, model library and model testing tools using best industry practices and innovations. Create unit and integration tests; build and enhance test automation tools. Participate in code reviews and demo accomplishments. Write technical documentation and user manuals. Provide production support and perform troubleshooting. Strong programming skills. Able to read and/or write code using a programming language (eg, Java, C++, Python, etc.) in a collaborative software development setting: The role requires advanced coding, database and environment manipulation skills. cloud environment. Financial products knowledge is a plus: understanding of markets and financial derivatives in equities, interest rate, and commodity products. Background in Financial mathematics is a plus: derivatives pricing models, stochastic calculus, statistics and probability theory, linear algebra. Technical Skills: Proficiency in Java (preferred) or another object-oriented language is required, including effective application of design patterns and best coding practices. DevOps experience, with a good command of CI/CD process and tools (eg, Git, GitHub, Gradle, Jenkins, Docker, Helm, Harness). Experience in containerized deployment in cloud environments. Experienced with cloud technology (AWS preferred), infrastructure-as-code (eg Terraform), managing and orchestrating containerized workloads (eg Kubernetes). Education and/or Experience: Masters degree or equivalent in a computational or numerical field such as computer science, information systems, mathematics, physics 7+ years of experience as a software developer with exposure to the cloud or high-performance computing areas
14/05/2024
Full time
NO SPONSORSHIP Associate Principal, Software Programming Quantitative Risk Management Area Associate Principal, Software Engineering Automating Risk Models Chicago - On site 3 days a week Salary - $185 - $195K + Bonus Looking for a hard core developer who works within the quantitative risk management and cab develop applications and solutions for the QRM team. You will not build models, you will automate models You will need to come from a financial institute, trading company, exchange, etc. Develop hardcore applications You will need to have CICD pipelines, Infrastructure as a Code, Kubernetes, Terraform, etc. Preferably having Java, Python, C++ Configure and manage resources in the local and AWS cloud environments and deploy QRMs software on these resources. Develop CI/CD pipelines. Contribute to development of QRMs databases and ETLs. Integrate model prototypes, model library and model testing tools using best industry practices and innovations. Create unit and integration tests; build and enhance test automation tools. Participate in code reviews and demo accomplishments. Write technical documentation and user manuals. Provide production support and perform troubleshooting. Strong programming skills. Able to read and/or write code using a programming language (eg, Java, C++, Python, etc.) in a collaborative software development setting: The role requires advanced coding, database and environment manipulation skills. cloud environment. Financial products knowledge is a plus: understanding of markets and financial derivatives in equities, interest rate, and commodity products. Background in Financial mathematics is a plus: derivatives pricing models, stochastic calculus, statistics and probability theory, linear algebra. Technical Skills: Proficiency in Java (preferred) or another object-oriented language is required, including effective application of design patterns and best coding practices. DevOps experience, with a good command of CI/CD process and tools (eg, Git, GitHub, Gradle, Jenkins, Docker, Helm, Harness). Experience in containerized deployment in cloud environments. Experienced with cloud technology (AWS preferred), infrastructure-as-code (eg Terraform), managing and orchestrating containerized workloads (eg Kubernetes). Education and/or Experience: Masters degree or equivalent in a computational or numerical field such as computer science, information systems, mathematics, physics 7+ years of experience as a software developer with exposure to the cloud or high-performance computing areas
Role: Messaging Engineer Rate: Circa £550 per day inside Location: Onsite in Stevenage Active DV clearance is required for this role We are looking for a skilled Messaging Engineer to provide operation support to our client's key customers. You will be experience to a 3rd Line Support level, and have experience with both BAU and projects across Wintel, Storage and Database technologies. Skills required; + Windows Servers and MS Exchange + Messaging desktop clients ie outlook + AV software products (Trend Micro Scanmail), Sophos A/V, Groupshield etc) + Support of SMTP Gateways (Exchange, MailSweeper etc) If you are interested in discussing this Messaging 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.
13/05/2024
Project-based
Role: Messaging Engineer Rate: Circa £550 per day inside Location: Onsite in Stevenage Active DV clearance is required for this role We are looking for a skilled Messaging Engineer to provide operation support to our client's key customers. You will be experience to a 3rd Line Support level, and have experience with both BAU and projects across Wintel, Storage and Database technologies. Skills required; + Windows Servers and MS Exchange + Messaging desktop clients ie outlook + AV software products (Trend Micro Scanmail), Sophos A/V, Groupshield etc) + Support of SMTP Gateways (Exchange, MailSweeper etc) If you are interested in discussing this Messaging 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.
Exciting opportunity to slowly move away from BAU in becoming a Project Engineer. Are you looking for the opportunity to maintain a broad skill set? If so, then look no further I'm looking for an experience Infrastructure Engineer to join and work with a close-knit team to make a real difference! The Role: Act as a point of escalation. Deliver on a multitude of projects: Cloud (Azure/M365), Virtualisation, Storage, Backup, Networking etc Travel to customer sites when required. Liasing with 3rd parties, internal teams, and vendors with clear communication. Ensuring all issues are fixed in a timely manner within the agreed SLA. Take a cloud first approach with a focus on Azure/M365. Key Skills & Experience: Exposure to working in a busy environment supporting an array of customers. Good communicator & Organised individual Experience working to ITIL best practises. Proven experience managing Infrastructure & Cloud environments. Previous experience working as a 3rd Line Engineer, System Administrator, Infrastructure Engineer or Escalation Engineer. Desirable Tech Experience: Active Directory, Group Policy, Azure AD DNS, DHCP, TCPIP, VPN, WAN/LAN Windows Server Exchange - Office 365 InTune/EndPoint - MFA, MDM SharePoint, OneDrive, Teams SQL Server VMware, Hyper-V, Networking Fundamentals Backup Management Tools Monitoring Tools If you could be interested in finding out further details, please don't hesitate to apply. Furthermore, you can contact me on (see below)
13/05/2024
Full time
Exciting opportunity to slowly move away from BAU in becoming a Project Engineer. Are you looking for the opportunity to maintain a broad skill set? If so, then look no further I'm looking for an experience Infrastructure Engineer to join and work with a close-knit team to make a real difference! The Role: Act as a point of escalation. Deliver on a multitude of projects: Cloud (Azure/M365), Virtualisation, Storage, Backup, Networking etc Travel to customer sites when required. Liasing with 3rd parties, internal teams, and vendors with clear communication. Ensuring all issues are fixed in a timely manner within the agreed SLA. Take a cloud first approach with a focus on Azure/M365. Key Skills & Experience: Exposure to working in a busy environment supporting an array of customers. Good communicator & Organised individual Experience working to ITIL best practises. Proven experience managing Infrastructure & Cloud environments. Previous experience working as a 3rd Line Engineer, System Administrator, Infrastructure Engineer or Escalation Engineer. Desirable Tech Experience: Active Directory, Group Policy, Azure AD DNS, DHCP, TCPIP, VPN, WAN/LAN Windows Server Exchange - Office 365 InTune/EndPoint - MFA, MDM SharePoint, OneDrive, Teams SQL Server VMware, Hyper-V, Networking Fundamentals Backup Management Tools Monitoring Tools If you could be interested in finding out further details, please don't hesitate to apply. Furthermore, you can contact me on (see below)
Mes Author to work for a Pharmaceutical company The role is as follows Mes Author role Remote - There is a chance of 2 weeks onsite anywhere in the world (this will be fully expensed) Outside ir35 Rate - TBC 1 stage interview process next week Start - Late June/Early July 6 months contract Purpose: -To maintain the POMSnet environment; to author & maintain recipes & worksheets for API & DP manufacturing; and also author and maintain the recipes & BOMs in SAP. - To operate as a team member within the MES team in the implementation and maintenance of the MES & SAP system for the API & DP buildings. Responsibilities: Liaise with Manufacturing and Quality to close out MES execution exceptions. Troubleshoot and provide solutions for all MES & SAP problems in recipe execution and recipe authoring. Liaise with quality to provide approved documentation for all MES system changes. Design, create, write and execute system and test documentation to a high quality standard. Design, create, write and/or make all required changes to MES & SAP Recipes, worksheets, equipment and material spec's including phase transition logic to a high quality standard. Design, create, write and/or make all required changes to ensure cleaning, equipment and product procedures (CIs, CIRs, MIs, MIRs and SOPs) are aligned to MES processes and vice versa. Design, create, write and provide training for all other site personnel on their related MES roles. Participate in MES knowledge exchanges, MES Governance meetings, GMES Technical Review Board (TRB) Meetings, and manage issues, work-around and fixes identified. Work closely with IT regarding upgrades, patching, hardware support, security and system access. Liaise with GMES on Sligo required system improvements. Provide support to other MES system users as required to ensure business continuity. Participate in NPI projects from initiation to ensure MES system or hardware requirements are taken into consideration. Keep other recipe authors up to date on MES changes. Documentation of all activities in line with cGMP requirements. Cross training within the team and training of new team members. Participation in continuous improvement programs to implement improvements in the quality, safety, environmental and production systems. Adheres to and supports all EHS & E standards, procedures and policies. Supervision Received -The position will report directly to the Global process owner, - Goals are reviewed on a regular basis and formal performance reviews are carried out once per year. Supervision Provided - No direct reports. - Maintains regular contact with support functions on site. Qualifications: Diploma qualification in suitable science/engineering course and/or suitable experience. Job/Technical Skills A minimum of 5 years' experience in Batch processing operations in an FDA/HPRA regulated industry. Strong knowledge of cGMP and regulatory requirements relating to the pharmaceutical industry is required. Experience in the operating in a highly automated environment and safe handling of dangerous chemicals is required for this role. A good knowledge of IT systems/MES is required for this role. Cognitive/Business Skills The position requires a high level of attention to detail and mental concentration, to ensure total compliance with procedures at all times. The position requires proven problem solving skills, and the ability to adapt to new manufacturing process on a regular basis. The position requires proven technical skills, to ensure the person can cope with the technical demands of the position at all times. Requires innovative thinking, where new and untested solutions are proposed, demonstrated and implemented on a regular basis. Must be results driven striving to meet all targets and metric standards as set by site/department and division leaders. Requires total commitment to quality and maintaining a high standard of work at all times. Demonstrates the highest levels of integrity and a strong work ethic at all times. Strong communication skills both verbal and written are required for the execution of this role. Strong interpersonal skills are required. Understands and Supports the principles of Perfect Performance. Ownership/Accountability This position is responsible for ensuring the smooth running of the MES system and ensuring availability to manufacturing at all times. The position has a high level of autonomy and individuals are expected to work on their own initiative. Shows a high level of tenacity to ensure closure of issues. This position is crucial in maintaining the compliance of validated systems ensuring that any changes or modifications are documented and actioned. Demonstrates an ethos of Right First Time at all times. Adheres to and follows all procedures policies and guidelines ensuring compliance with cGMP and HPRA/FDA regulations and company policies, procedures and guidelines.
13/05/2024
Project-based
Mes Author to work for a Pharmaceutical company The role is as follows Mes Author role Remote - There is a chance of 2 weeks onsite anywhere in the world (this will be fully expensed) Outside ir35 Rate - TBC 1 stage interview process next week Start - Late June/Early July 6 months contract Purpose: -To maintain the POMSnet environment; to author & maintain recipes & worksheets for API & DP manufacturing; and also author and maintain the recipes & BOMs in SAP. - To operate as a team member within the MES team in the implementation and maintenance of the MES & SAP system for the API & DP buildings. Responsibilities: Liaise with Manufacturing and Quality to close out MES execution exceptions. Troubleshoot and provide solutions for all MES & SAP problems in recipe execution and recipe authoring. Liaise with quality to provide approved documentation for all MES system changes. Design, create, write and execute system and test documentation to a high quality standard. Design, create, write and/or make all required changes to MES & SAP Recipes, worksheets, equipment and material spec's including phase transition logic to a high quality standard. Design, create, write and/or make all required changes to ensure cleaning, equipment and product procedures (CIs, CIRs, MIs, MIRs and SOPs) are aligned to MES processes and vice versa. Design, create, write and provide training for all other site personnel on their related MES roles. Participate in MES knowledge exchanges, MES Governance meetings, GMES Technical Review Board (TRB) Meetings, and manage issues, work-around and fixes identified. Work closely with IT regarding upgrades, patching, hardware support, security and system access. Liaise with GMES on Sligo required system improvements. Provide support to other MES system users as required to ensure business continuity. Participate in NPI projects from initiation to ensure MES system or hardware requirements are taken into consideration. Keep other recipe authors up to date on MES changes. Documentation of all activities in line with cGMP requirements. Cross training within the team and training of new team members. Participation in continuous improvement programs to implement improvements in the quality, safety, environmental and production systems. Adheres to and supports all EHS & E standards, procedures and policies. Supervision Received -The position will report directly to the Global process owner, - Goals are reviewed on a regular basis and formal performance reviews are carried out once per year. Supervision Provided - No direct reports. - Maintains regular contact with support functions on site. Qualifications: Diploma qualification in suitable science/engineering course and/or suitable experience. Job/Technical Skills A minimum of 5 years' experience in Batch processing operations in an FDA/HPRA regulated industry. Strong knowledge of cGMP and regulatory requirements relating to the pharmaceutical industry is required. Experience in the operating in a highly automated environment and safe handling of dangerous chemicals is required for this role. A good knowledge of IT systems/MES is required for this role. Cognitive/Business Skills The position requires a high level of attention to detail and mental concentration, to ensure total compliance with procedures at all times. The position requires proven problem solving skills, and the ability to adapt to new manufacturing process on a regular basis. The position requires proven technical skills, to ensure the person can cope with the technical demands of the position at all times. Requires innovative thinking, where new and untested solutions are proposed, demonstrated and implemented on a regular basis. Must be results driven striving to meet all targets and metric standards as set by site/department and division leaders. Requires total commitment to quality and maintaining a high standard of work at all times. Demonstrates the highest levels of integrity and a strong work ethic at all times. Strong communication skills both verbal and written are required for the execution of this role. Strong interpersonal skills are required. Understands and Supports the principles of Perfect Performance. Ownership/Accountability This position is responsible for ensuring the smooth running of the MES system and ensuring availability to manufacturing at all times. The position has a high level of autonomy and individuals are expected to work on their own initiative. Shows a high level of tenacity to ensure closure of issues. This position is crucial in maintaining the compliance of validated systems ensuring that any changes or modifications are documented and actioned. Demonstrates an ethos of Right First Time at all times. Adheres to and follows all procedures policies and guidelines ensuring compliance with cGMP and HPRA/FDA regulations and company policies, procedures and guidelines.