NO SPONSORSHIP QUALITY ASSURANCE MANAGER SALARY: $140K - $175K FLEX PLUS Bonus LOCATION: Chicago, IL This is a manager position. You will be a people manager managing vendors, outsourced resources, onshore, offshore, MSAS Back End technology. Applications desktop mobility strategies implementations products cloud global experience reducing defects that impact end users productivity will support QA development metrics agile tools processes Microsoft applications Jira ServiceNow This role will lead the Quality Assurance (QA) function for the Information Technology Team. This leader will own quality strategies, implementation and institutionalization of specific tailored solutions for each production deliverable, ongoing development of the team and metrics development, reporting and improvement. The production deliverables include external and internal facing products running on or in laptops, desktops, mobile devices, data centers, cloud and hybrid environments around the world. An important goal of this role is to improve speed to business value and reducing defects that impact end-user productivity. Develop and implement specific QA tailored solutions for each production deliverable. Establish relationship and governance with internal and third-party team members to conduct Quality Assurance responsibilities. Oversee and manage a global QA team with diverse backgrounds supporting QA development, which may include one or more third-party organizations. Ensure that management and allocation of QA resources based on project needs is performed. Develop, implement, or enhance and institutionalize QA processes, including metrics/measurements, reporting, and continuous improvement, that balance risk and delivery timelines. Integrate required and suggested testing framework in the IT Technology Services organization. Staying up to date with current state-of-the-art testing practices, testing practices and testing tools Ensure that QA feedback is being used to improve deliverable life cycle processes. Works with project team members to design, develop, and execute test plans. May consult to project teams, Subject Matter Experts (SMEs), and Business Units to design and develop test plans, test cases, and execution procedures. Recommends appropriate test execution approach in consideration of cost, scope, and timeline of product/solution delivery. Identifies test execution metrics to project team members. Prepares and communicates test results and reports accurate testing status to project team members. Provides estimates of text execution to support project-level resource planning efforts. May be required to facilitate onboarding and off boarding of in-sourced and/or outsourced testing resources. Review others (team or cross team) executed test results and help determine issues and priorities. Create and maintain quality control artifacts and make available to teams within and outside of IT. Adheres to industry and Firmwide IT specific quality engineering standards and processes. May be required to step in as a product manager for products that do not have an assigned Product Manager. Qualifications & Requirements Bachelors degree 10 years of experience in software development and software quality assurance. 3 years of experience working in Agile development process. 3 years of experience with performance and load testing. 3 years of experience in management of QA organization including management of third parties that are also delivering QA services. Proficiency with software QA methodologies, tools, and processes. Proficiency in project management. Strong listening skills and highly collaborative. Microsoft Office applications iDevice (Iphone/IPad) Communications: Avaya Telephone/Equinox, Zoom, TEAMS, SKYPE Test Management System: JIRA, ServiceNow, ADO Project Management: Eclipse/Microsoft Project SQL (Writing simple queries) Enterprise Management Systems, Finance, Human Resource, Time Tracking, Billing, Risk SharePoint
24/04/2024
Full time
NO SPONSORSHIP QUALITY ASSURANCE MANAGER SALARY: $140K - $175K FLEX PLUS Bonus LOCATION: Chicago, IL This is a manager position. You will be a people manager managing vendors, outsourced resources, onshore, offshore, MSAS Back End technology. Applications desktop mobility strategies implementations products cloud global experience reducing defects that impact end users productivity will support QA development metrics agile tools processes Microsoft applications Jira ServiceNow This role will lead the Quality Assurance (QA) function for the Information Technology Team. This leader will own quality strategies, implementation and institutionalization of specific tailored solutions for each production deliverable, ongoing development of the team and metrics development, reporting and improvement. The production deliverables include external and internal facing products running on or in laptops, desktops, mobile devices, data centers, cloud and hybrid environments around the world. An important goal of this role is to improve speed to business value and reducing defects that impact end-user productivity. Develop and implement specific QA tailored solutions for each production deliverable. Establish relationship and governance with internal and third-party team members to conduct Quality Assurance responsibilities. Oversee and manage a global QA team with diverse backgrounds supporting QA development, which may include one or more third-party organizations. Ensure that management and allocation of QA resources based on project needs is performed. Develop, implement, or enhance and institutionalize QA processes, including metrics/measurements, reporting, and continuous improvement, that balance risk and delivery timelines. Integrate required and suggested testing framework in the IT Technology Services organization. Staying up to date with current state-of-the-art testing practices, testing practices and testing tools Ensure that QA feedback is being used to improve deliverable life cycle processes. Works with project team members to design, develop, and execute test plans. May consult to project teams, Subject Matter Experts (SMEs), and Business Units to design and develop test plans, test cases, and execution procedures. Recommends appropriate test execution approach in consideration of cost, scope, and timeline of product/solution delivery. Identifies test execution metrics to project team members. Prepares and communicates test results and reports accurate testing status to project team members. Provides estimates of text execution to support project-level resource planning efforts. May be required to facilitate onboarding and off boarding of in-sourced and/or outsourced testing resources. Review others (team or cross team) executed test results and help determine issues and priorities. Create and maintain quality control artifacts and make available to teams within and outside of IT. Adheres to industry and Firmwide IT specific quality engineering standards and processes. May be required to step in as a product manager for products that do not have an assigned Product Manager. Qualifications & Requirements Bachelors degree 10 years of experience in software development and software quality assurance. 3 years of experience working in Agile development process. 3 years of experience with performance and load testing. 3 years of experience in management of QA organization including management of third parties that are also delivering QA services. Proficiency with software QA methodologies, tools, and processes. Proficiency in project management. Strong listening skills and highly collaborative. Microsoft Office applications iDevice (Iphone/IPad) Communications: Avaya Telephone/Equinox, Zoom, TEAMS, SKYPE Test Management System: JIRA, ServiceNow, ADO Project Management: Eclipse/Microsoft Project SQL (Writing simple queries) Enterprise Management Systems, Finance, Human Resource, Time Tracking, Billing, Risk SharePoint
Oracle DBA Tech Team Lead/Manager Salary: Open + Bonus Location: Chelmsford, MA On-site: 5 days/week *We are unable to provide sponsorship for this role* Qualifications Bachelor's degree 10+ years Oracle EBS (11i/R12) 5+ years in ERP Cloud platform 20+ years of experience as Oracle ERP APPS DBA Managerial/supervisory experience Minimum execution of two Upgrade cycles in the past. Will be responsible for Cutover Downtime reduction through process improvements in each Upgrade iteration, must have experience in EBS Application architecture, Concurrent managers, Workflow, layout of application on infrastructure, etc. Excellent knowledge in cloning, patching, backup recovery of ERP application including knowledge of ODI, FAW/ADW, Performance tuning, SQL profiling. Hands on experience of RMAN, Backup Management and different Recovery techniques. Design and Implement disaster recovery plans. Responsibilities You will support the following levels: Physical - you will be responsible for the physical and technical oriented aspects eg, storage, security, networking and more; Application - you will handle all application-related issues (eg, queries, users, Embedded SQL's etc.) You will ensure database resources are sized properly and a design strategy is developed to make sure that the database is maintained at a healthy size. You will ensure availability and performance of multi database and application environments with very large volumes and sizes. Responsible to manage Oracle Cloud OCI platform and maintain the ongoing integrations and configurations to keep the Cloud platform in a healthy condition. You will manage or perform routine DBA tasks like database maintenance, backups, recovery, table space management, upgrades, etc. You will execute periodic health checks for databases and recommend changes that should be executed in the production environment to ensure optimal performance. You will interact and work with multiple infrastructure, Security, and IT teams as part of environment setup, maintenance, and support. This is an important function of this role. Plans and responds to service outages including backup and restore. Monitors system performance diagnosing software and hardware failures to resolution.
24/04/2024
Full time
Oracle DBA Tech Team Lead/Manager Salary: Open + Bonus Location: Chelmsford, MA On-site: 5 days/week *We are unable to provide sponsorship for this role* Qualifications Bachelor's degree 10+ years Oracle EBS (11i/R12) 5+ years in ERP Cloud platform 20+ years of experience as Oracle ERP APPS DBA Managerial/supervisory experience Minimum execution of two Upgrade cycles in the past. Will be responsible for Cutover Downtime reduction through process improvements in each Upgrade iteration, must have experience in EBS Application architecture, Concurrent managers, Workflow, layout of application on infrastructure, etc. Excellent knowledge in cloning, patching, backup recovery of ERP application including knowledge of ODI, FAW/ADW, Performance tuning, SQL profiling. Hands on experience of RMAN, Backup Management and different Recovery techniques. Design and Implement disaster recovery plans. Responsibilities You will support the following levels: Physical - you will be responsible for the physical and technical oriented aspects eg, storage, security, networking and more; Application - you will handle all application-related issues (eg, queries, users, Embedded SQL's etc.) You will ensure database resources are sized properly and a design strategy is developed to make sure that the database is maintained at a healthy size. You will ensure availability and performance of multi database and application environments with very large volumes and sizes. Responsible to manage Oracle Cloud OCI platform and maintain the ongoing integrations and configurations to keep the Cloud platform in a healthy condition. You will manage or perform routine DBA tasks like database maintenance, backups, recovery, table space management, upgrades, etc. You will execute periodic health checks for databases and recommend changes that should be executed in the production environment to ensure optimal performance. You will interact and work with multiple infrastructure, Security, and IT teams as part of environment setup, maintenance, and support. This is an important function of this role. Plans and responds to service outages including backup and restore. Monitors system performance diagnosing software and hardware failures to resolution.
We are looking for a Commercial Manager to join one of our public sector clients. Rate: Up to £650pd (Inside IR35) Contract Length: 12 months Location: National Travel: (Hybrid) occasional travel to London Required Candidates with demonstrable experience of large-scale procurements within the public sector or similarly regulated industry are preferred, as are candidates with notable experience in the following Categories: Telephony Services and Infrastructure (not mobile) Concessionaires Agreements Contract and Service Requirements Capture Experience Working knowledge of Procurement Systems, eg Jaggaer (Bravo) Large Scale Telephony Category Experience experience in creating and delivering sourcing exercises end to end (from identification of business need through to award and mobilisation). If you are interested in this Commercial Manager please apply here
24/04/2024
Project-based
We are looking for a Commercial Manager to join one of our public sector clients. Rate: Up to £650pd (Inside IR35) Contract Length: 12 months Location: National Travel: (Hybrid) occasional travel to London Required Candidates with demonstrable experience of large-scale procurements within the public sector or similarly regulated industry are preferred, as are candidates with notable experience in the following Categories: Telephony Services and Infrastructure (not mobile) Concessionaires Agreements Contract and Service Requirements Capture Experience Working knowledge of Procurement Systems, eg Jaggaer (Bravo) Large Scale Telephony Category Experience experience in creating and delivering sourcing exercises end to end (from identification of business need through to award and mobilisation). If you are interested in this Commercial Manager please apply here
*Role is onsite 5 days per week, we are unable to sponsor for this contract role* Prestigious Enterprise Company is currently seeking a Desktop SCCM Technician. Candidate will be responsible for the support, and on-going operation of the desktop and virtual desktop (SCCM) platforms. The position serves to drive change in technology and process to bring functionality, supportability, and security to the desktop infrastructure. Responsibilities: Provides support to staff. Documents common troubleshooting steps for first and second-level support teams. Performs routine and preventative system maintenance and implements changes to address production issues. Regularly participates in monthly off-hours maintenance windows. Qualifications: Bachelor's degree preferred. 3+ years of direct experience engineering desktop solutions in a large, global professional services firm. Additional experience supporting and administering desktop technologies including system patching, encryption, SCCM is preferred. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Ability to clearly convey information to a broad audience. Technologies: Microsoft Systems Center Configuration Manager (SCCM), including: OS build deployments and task sequences. Microsoft Windows desktop management Basic Active Directory and Group Policy administration. Basic Windows OS security. Citrix virtual application and virtual desktop administration.
24/04/2024
Project-based
*Role is onsite 5 days per week, we are unable to sponsor for this contract role* Prestigious Enterprise Company is currently seeking a Desktop SCCM Technician. Candidate will be responsible for the support, and on-going operation of the desktop and virtual desktop (SCCM) platforms. The position serves to drive change in technology and process to bring functionality, supportability, and security to the desktop infrastructure. Responsibilities: Provides support to staff. Documents common troubleshooting steps for first and second-level support teams. Performs routine and preventative system maintenance and implements changes to address production issues. Regularly participates in monthly off-hours maintenance windows. Qualifications: Bachelor's degree preferred. 3+ years of direct experience engineering desktop solutions in a large, global professional services firm. Additional experience supporting and administering desktop technologies including system patching, encryption, SCCM is preferred. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Ability to clearly convey information to a broad audience. Technologies: Microsoft Systems Center Configuration Manager (SCCM), including: OS build deployments and task sequences. Microsoft Windows desktop management Basic Active Directory and Group Policy administration. Basic Windows OS security. Citrix virtual application and virtual desktop administration.
(Hybrid - Birmingham, Bristol, Swindon) Experienced Business Systems Manager to lead the strategy, architecture, delivery and operation of critical corporate systems within the GPA. The successful candidate will play a key role in driving digital innovation, ensuring seamless integration of systems and optimising operational efficiency. Client Details The Government Property Agency is changing the way the Civil Service works and is at the forefront of the Government's transformation agenda; reshaping the relationship civil servants have with their place of work. The Agency is central to the delivery of key Government policies including moving 22,000 Civil Service roles out of London by 2030 and tackling climate change by contributing to the Net Zero agenda. To do this we are delivering a major change programme across the UK and consolidating our portfolio in order to save £1.4 Bn over 10 years. Beyond the bricks and mortar, the GPA is about providing great workplaces for our people. Through programmes like Hubs, Whitehall Campus and Smart Working you will be in the vanguard of creating model working environments and promoting flexible working practices. This is an ambitious and exciting task, for which we need innovative people, with strong commercial acumen, who are passionate about visualising and implementing customer needs. Launched as an Executive Agency of the Cabinet Office in 2018, we're a relatively new department and we are growing fast so we also need people who thrive in ambiguity, can adapt quickly to change and are comfortable stepping outside of their remit to drive outcomes. Description Potential PACKAGE from £51,700 + £3,000 Recruitment and Retention Allowance + £5,000 Gold Standard for accreditation, leading pension, holiday entitlement, hybrid working arrangements in addition to fascinating programmes of transformation! GPA has moved from "start up to scale up" stage and is reaching the end of its first wave of digital transformation. We have implemented the best in class systems such as Microsoft Dynamics 365, ServiceNow, Salesforce, Planon IWMS and will be implementing other systems like JIRA, Confluence, Ardoq and Microsoft 365. The GPA has delivered all of its major digital & data implementation and now requires a period of stabilisation, embedding & consolidation over the next 18 months to drive efficiencies before embarking on the next phase of innovation. We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Business Systems Manager to lead the strategy, architecture, delivery and operation of critical corporate systems within the GPA. The successful candidate will play a key role in driving digital innovation, ensuring seamless integration of systems and optimising operational efficiency. The candidate will Develop and articulate a clear corporate systems strategy aligned with GPA's Property and Digital Strategy and industry best practices. Lead the design and development of the enterprise, business and application architecture ensuring scalability, flexibility and alignment with enterprise architecture principles and standards. Collaborate with stakeholders to define and prioritise system requirements, considering long-term business strategy and target operating model. Oversee end-to-end project delivery for corporate systems, ensuring projects are completed on time, within scope, and on budget. Establish and maintain effective operational processes for ongoing system functionality, including monitoring, maintenance, and support. Implement and maintain robust configuration management processes for corporate systems to ensure systematic control of configuration items and adherence to standards. Lead the planning and execution of release and deployment activities for corporate systems, ensuring a smooth transition of changes from development to production environments. Stay abreast of technological advancements relevant to business systems, assessing their potential impact and overseeing the integration of new technologies to enhance system capabilities such robotic process automation (RPA) and AI tools like Microsoft Copilot. Ensure comprehensive documentation of configurations, releases, and changes, facilitating knowledge transfer within the team and contributing to the overall knowledge management strategy. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration of corporate systems into daily operations. Identity, assess, and mitigate risks related to corporate systems strategy, architecture, delivery and operations. Profile We encourage applications from people from all backgrounds and aim to have a workforce that represents the communities and wider society that we serve. We pride ourselves on being an employer of choice. We champion diversity, inclusion and wellbeing and aim to create a sense of belonging in a workplace where everyone feels valued. Demonstrated experience in developing and implementing strategic plans for corporate systems that align with organisational goals and industry best practices. In-depth knowledge and experience in designing and implementing robust and scalable business and systems architecture. Qualifications in Enterprise Architecture, such as TOGAF. Experience in implementing and managing IT Service Management (ITSM) best practices to enhance the delivery and support of IT services within the organisation. Certifications in ITSM, such as ITIL Foundation Experience in delivering large and complex technology led projects. Qualifications/certifications in project management such as PMP (Project Management Professional) or PRINCE2 or APMG AgilePM Familiarity and experience with the IT Infrastructure Library (ITIL) framework, including successful rollout and adoption of ITIL practices for improved IT service delivery. Certifications in ITSM, such as ITIL Foundation. Experience in monitoring industry trends, technological advancements, and best practices to drive continuous improvement initiatives for enhancing the efficiency and effectiveness of corporate systems. Strong leadership skills, including the ability to lead and inspire cross-functional teams, foster a collaborative work environment, and mentor team members of skill development. Candidates will be assessed against these behaviours during selection Working Together Managing a Quality Service Seeing the Bigger Picture Leadership Candidates will be assessed against these technical skills during selection Customer perspective Commercial acumen Property market knowledge Innovation Job Offer Alongside your salary of £51,700, GPA contributes £13,959 towards you being a member of the CS DBP Pension scheme. This role is hybrid, based in Birmingham, Bristol or Swindon Potential PACKAGE from £51,700 + £3,000 Recruitment and Retention Allowance + £5,000 Gold Standard for accreditation, leading pension, holiday entitlement, hybrid working arrangements in addition to fascinating programmes of transformation! Learning and development tailored to your role An environment with flexible working options A culture encouraging inclusion and diversity A Civil Service pension with an average employer contribution of 27% Generous annual leave This vacancy is using Civil Service Success Profiles: These will assess your Behaviours, Strengths, Experience and Technical skills. We encourage applications from people from all backgrounds and aim to have a workforce that represents the communities and wider society that we serve. The Civil Service Code sets out the standards of behaviour expected of civil servants. We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's recruitment principles () The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria. The Civil Service also offers a Redeployment Interview Scheme (RIS) to civil servants who are at risk of redundancy, and who meet the minimum requirements for the advertised vacancy. This vacancy is part of the Great Place to Work for Veterans initiative. The Civil Service welcomes applications from people who have recently left prison or have an unspent conviction. Read more about prison leaver recruitment on our website. Sift The closing date is 9.5.24, the sift is due to take place by 13.5.24 but is subject to change. Interviews are likely to take place w/c 20.5.24 As part of the application process, you will be asked to produce an UP TO 1,000 -word statement. The personal statement should highlight relevant skills and experience with leading on strategy and architecture covering business and enterprise architecture along with delivery and operations of major corporate systems covering service management, application support, release and deployment and change management. This is subject to change dependent upon where most successful candidates are based.
24/04/2024
Full time
(Hybrid - Birmingham, Bristol, Swindon) Experienced Business Systems Manager to lead the strategy, architecture, delivery and operation of critical corporate systems within the GPA. The successful candidate will play a key role in driving digital innovation, ensuring seamless integration of systems and optimising operational efficiency. Client Details The Government Property Agency is changing the way the Civil Service works and is at the forefront of the Government's transformation agenda; reshaping the relationship civil servants have with their place of work. The Agency is central to the delivery of key Government policies including moving 22,000 Civil Service roles out of London by 2030 and tackling climate change by contributing to the Net Zero agenda. To do this we are delivering a major change programme across the UK and consolidating our portfolio in order to save £1.4 Bn over 10 years. Beyond the bricks and mortar, the GPA is about providing great workplaces for our people. Through programmes like Hubs, Whitehall Campus and Smart Working you will be in the vanguard of creating model working environments and promoting flexible working practices. This is an ambitious and exciting task, for which we need innovative people, with strong commercial acumen, who are passionate about visualising and implementing customer needs. Launched as an Executive Agency of the Cabinet Office in 2018, we're a relatively new department and we are growing fast so we also need people who thrive in ambiguity, can adapt quickly to change and are comfortable stepping outside of their remit to drive outcomes. Description Potential PACKAGE from £51,700 + £3,000 Recruitment and Retention Allowance + £5,000 Gold Standard for accreditation, leading pension, holiday entitlement, hybrid working arrangements in addition to fascinating programmes of transformation! GPA has moved from "start up to scale up" stage and is reaching the end of its first wave of digital transformation. We have implemented the best in class systems such as Microsoft Dynamics 365, ServiceNow, Salesforce, Planon IWMS and will be implementing other systems like JIRA, Confluence, Ardoq and Microsoft 365. The GPA has delivered all of its major digital & data implementation and now requires a period of stabilisation, embedding & consolidation over the next 18 months to drive efficiencies before embarking on the next phase of innovation. We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Business Systems Manager to lead the strategy, architecture, delivery and operation of critical corporate systems within the GPA. The successful candidate will play a key role in driving digital innovation, ensuring seamless integration of systems and optimising operational efficiency. The candidate will Develop and articulate a clear corporate systems strategy aligned with GPA's Property and Digital Strategy and industry best practices. Lead the design and development of the enterprise, business and application architecture ensuring scalability, flexibility and alignment with enterprise architecture principles and standards. Collaborate with stakeholders to define and prioritise system requirements, considering long-term business strategy and target operating model. Oversee end-to-end project delivery for corporate systems, ensuring projects are completed on time, within scope, and on budget. Establish and maintain effective operational processes for ongoing system functionality, including monitoring, maintenance, and support. Implement and maintain robust configuration management processes for corporate systems to ensure systematic control of configuration items and adherence to standards. Lead the planning and execution of release and deployment activities for corporate systems, ensuring a smooth transition of changes from development to production environments. Stay abreast of technological advancements relevant to business systems, assessing their potential impact and overseeing the integration of new technologies to enhance system capabilities such robotic process automation (RPA) and AI tools like Microsoft Copilot. Ensure comprehensive documentation of configurations, releases, and changes, facilitating knowledge transfer within the team and contributing to the overall knowledge management strategy. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration of corporate systems into daily operations. Identity, assess, and mitigate risks related to corporate systems strategy, architecture, delivery and operations. Profile We encourage applications from people from all backgrounds and aim to have a workforce that represents the communities and wider society that we serve. We pride ourselves on being an employer of choice. We champion diversity, inclusion and wellbeing and aim to create a sense of belonging in a workplace where everyone feels valued. Demonstrated experience in developing and implementing strategic plans for corporate systems that align with organisational goals and industry best practices. In-depth knowledge and experience in designing and implementing robust and scalable business and systems architecture. Qualifications in Enterprise Architecture, such as TOGAF. Experience in implementing and managing IT Service Management (ITSM) best practices to enhance the delivery and support of IT services within the organisation. Certifications in ITSM, such as ITIL Foundation Experience in delivering large and complex technology led projects. Qualifications/certifications in project management such as PMP (Project Management Professional) or PRINCE2 or APMG AgilePM Familiarity and experience with the IT Infrastructure Library (ITIL) framework, including successful rollout and adoption of ITIL practices for improved IT service delivery. Certifications in ITSM, such as ITIL Foundation. Experience in monitoring industry trends, technological advancements, and best practices to drive continuous improvement initiatives for enhancing the efficiency and effectiveness of corporate systems. Strong leadership skills, including the ability to lead and inspire cross-functional teams, foster a collaborative work environment, and mentor team members of skill development. Candidates will be assessed against these behaviours during selection Working Together Managing a Quality Service Seeing the Bigger Picture Leadership Candidates will be assessed against these technical skills during selection Customer perspective Commercial acumen Property market knowledge Innovation Job Offer Alongside your salary of £51,700, GPA contributes £13,959 towards you being a member of the CS DBP Pension scheme. This role is hybrid, based in Birmingham, Bristol or Swindon Potential PACKAGE from £51,700 + £3,000 Recruitment and Retention Allowance + £5,000 Gold Standard for accreditation, leading pension, holiday entitlement, hybrid working arrangements in addition to fascinating programmes of transformation! Learning and development tailored to your role An environment with flexible working options A culture encouraging inclusion and diversity A Civil Service pension with an average employer contribution of 27% Generous annual leave This vacancy is using Civil Service Success Profiles: These will assess your Behaviours, Strengths, Experience and Technical skills. We encourage applications from people from all backgrounds and aim to have a workforce that represents the communities and wider society that we serve. The Civil Service Code sets out the standards of behaviour expected of civil servants. We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's recruitment principles () The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria. The Civil Service also offers a Redeployment Interview Scheme (RIS) to civil servants who are at risk of redundancy, and who meet the minimum requirements for the advertised vacancy. This vacancy is part of the Great Place to Work for Veterans initiative. The Civil Service welcomes applications from people who have recently left prison or have an unspent conviction. Read more about prison leaver recruitment on our website. Sift The closing date is 9.5.24, the sift is due to take place by 13.5.24 but is subject to change. Interviews are likely to take place w/c 20.5.24 As part of the application process, you will be asked to produce an UP TO 1,000 -word statement. The personal statement should highlight relevant skills and experience with leading on strategy and architecture covering business and enterprise architecture along with delivery and operations of major corporate systems covering service management, application support, release and deployment and change management. This is subject to change dependent upon where most successful candidates are based.
IT Manager - AS400 Hybrid Our client, a leading UK based organisation have an exciting opportunity for an experienced IT Manager to join their team to help support their local systems based at different locations in the North West. The role requires a background and experience with AS400/iSeries/IBMi as well as general understanding of IT Infrastructure. You will be tasked with delivering optimum operational performance of their IT systems and processes for the operation and IT service levels for they locations they serve. Role responsibilities: As the IT Manager, you'll be at the forefront of driving IT performance and KPIs for the 24/7 warehouse operation. You will be responsible for managing IT capacity, diagnosing and resolving onsite IT issues, implementing process improvements, and providing regular performance reporting to stakeholders. You'll lead a team, set objectives, manage their performance and development, and ensure adherence to security protocols. Additionally, you'll collaborate with logistics stakeholders to minimize operational impact and continually improve IT service and performance. Skills required: Degree level qualification in computer science or equivalent relevant experience. Advanced experience and knowledge of network security & infrastructure, ERP (AS400), desktop systems and applications, mobile device management. Experience leading technical teams. Experience managing 3rd party IT service providers. Experience managing business improvement initiatives. IT Manager - AS400 Due to the volume of applications received for positions, it will not be possible to respond to all applications and only applicants who are considered suitable for interview will be contacted. Proactive Appointments Limited operates as an employment agency and employment business and is an equal opportunities organisation We take our obligations to protect your personal data very seriously. Any information provided to us will be processed as detailed in our Privacy Notice, a copy of which can be found on our website
24/04/2024
Full time
IT Manager - AS400 Hybrid Our client, a leading UK based organisation have an exciting opportunity for an experienced IT Manager to join their team to help support their local systems based at different locations in the North West. The role requires a background and experience with AS400/iSeries/IBMi as well as general understanding of IT Infrastructure. You will be tasked with delivering optimum operational performance of their IT systems and processes for the operation and IT service levels for they locations they serve. Role responsibilities: As the IT Manager, you'll be at the forefront of driving IT performance and KPIs for the 24/7 warehouse operation. You will be responsible for managing IT capacity, diagnosing and resolving onsite IT issues, implementing process improvements, and providing regular performance reporting to stakeholders. You'll lead a team, set objectives, manage their performance and development, and ensure adherence to security protocols. Additionally, you'll collaborate with logistics stakeholders to minimize operational impact and continually improve IT service and performance. Skills required: Degree level qualification in computer science or equivalent relevant experience. Advanced experience and knowledge of network security & infrastructure, ERP (AS400), desktop systems and applications, mobile device management. Experience leading technical teams. Experience managing 3rd party IT service providers. Experience managing business improvement initiatives. IT Manager - AS400 Due to the volume of applications received for positions, it will not be possible to respond to all applications and only applicants who are considered suitable for interview will be contacted. Proactive Appointments Limited operates as an employment agency and employment business and is an equal opportunities organisation We take our obligations to protect your personal data very seriously. Any information provided to us will be processed as detailed in our Privacy Notice, a copy of which can be found on our website
Title: AWS Networking Specialist Department: Information Technology - AWS Networking Team Reports to: CCOE Product Manager Job Summary: As an AWS Networking Specialist, you will be a part of a dynamic team responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining the networking infrastructure within the AWS ecosystem. Your role will involve IP address management, DNS resolution, domain name delegation, NTP services, and core networking tasks to ensure efficient and secure operations of our cloud services. Key Responsibilities: IP Address Allocation: Manage IP address allocation, reservation policies, and utilization within AWS. Troubleshoot and resolve IP address-related issues. DNS Resolution: Configure and optimize DNS services within AWS. Ensure the availability and security of DNS records for domains. Domain Name Delegation: Handle domain name delegation for AWS-hosted domains. Update DNS records and ensure proper domain name resolution. NTP Service (Cloud only): Implement and manage cloud-based Network Time Protocol services. Monitor NTP services to maintain accurate and synchronized timekeeping. Core Networking: Design and maintain AWS network infrastructure, including VPCs, subnets, and security groups. Manage VPNs and implement network segmentation and access controls. Development & Maintenance: Manage and perform maintenance on cloud-based network services. Develop and implement new features as required. Skills and Expertise: Strong proficiency in AWS networking services like Cloud WAN, Transit Gateways, and Route 53. In-depth knowledge of IP Addressing, subnetting, and routing. Expertise in DNS and domain name administration. Familiarity with cloud-based NTP solutions. Proficiency in core networking concepts, including VPC design and security. Implement and maintain IAC using Terraform via GitHub Actions. Collaboration & Design: Collaborate with product families to design and deploy new capabilities. Monitor and troubleshoot to identify and resolve service issues proactively. Optimization & Cost Management: Review and optimize cloud resource costs for efficient utilization. Documentation & Control: Create and maintain documentation for services, including how-to guides. Manage infrastructure code using version control systems like GitHub. Continuous Learning & Improvement: Stay informed on AWS services, features, and cloud technologies. Resolve incidents and conduct root cause analysis to prevent recurrence. Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field. AWS Certification or equivalent experience. Experience with Scripting in Python and using Terraform for IAC. Familiarity with GitHub and GitHub Actions. Proven analytical and problem-solving abilities. Excellent communication and documentation skills. Work Environment: This position may require on-call availability and may necessitate occasional travel. The AWS Networking Specialist should be comfortable working in a fast-paced, collaborative environment, and be committed to achieving operational excellence and innovation.
24/04/2024
Project-based
Title: AWS Networking Specialist Department: Information Technology - AWS Networking Team Reports to: CCOE Product Manager Job Summary: As an AWS Networking Specialist, you will be a part of a dynamic team responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining the networking infrastructure within the AWS ecosystem. Your role will involve IP address management, DNS resolution, domain name delegation, NTP services, and core networking tasks to ensure efficient and secure operations of our cloud services. Key Responsibilities: IP Address Allocation: Manage IP address allocation, reservation policies, and utilization within AWS. Troubleshoot and resolve IP address-related issues. DNS Resolution: Configure and optimize DNS services within AWS. Ensure the availability and security of DNS records for domains. Domain Name Delegation: Handle domain name delegation for AWS-hosted domains. Update DNS records and ensure proper domain name resolution. NTP Service (Cloud only): Implement and manage cloud-based Network Time Protocol services. Monitor NTP services to maintain accurate and synchronized timekeeping. Core Networking: Design and maintain AWS network infrastructure, including VPCs, subnets, and security groups. Manage VPNs and implement network segmentation and access controls. Development & Maintenance: Manage and perform maintenance on cloud-based network services. Develop and implement new features as required. Skills and Expertise: Strong proficiency in AWS networking services like Cloud WAN, Transit Gateways, and Route 53. In-depth knowledge of IP Addressing, subnetting, and routing. Expertise in DNS and domain name administration. Familiarity with cloud-based NTP solutions. Proficiency in core networking concepts, including VPC design and security. Implement and maintain IAC using Terraform via GitHub Actions. Collaboration & Design: Collaborate with product families to design and deploy new capabilities. Monitor and troubleshoot to identify and resolve service issues proactively. Optimization & Cost Management: Review and optimize cloud resource costs for efficient utilization. Documentation & Control: Create and maintain documentation for services, including how-to guides. Manage infrastructure code using version control systems like GitHub. Continuous Learning & Improvement: Stay informed on AWS services, features, and cloud technologies. Resolve incidents and conduct root cause analysis to prevent recurrence. Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field. AWS Certification or equivalent experience. Experience with Scripting in Python and using Terraform for IAC. Familiarity with GitHub and GitHub Actions. Proven analytical and problem-solving abilities. Excellent communication and documentation skills. Work Environment: This position may require on-call availability and may necessitate occasional travel. The AWS Networking Specialist should be comfortable working in a fast-paced, collaborative environment, and be committed to achieving operational excellence and innovation.
IT Applications Manager - Chertsey Salary - £50,000 - 56,650 - Car Allowance £6780 Hybrid working available IT Applications Manager required for a leading client based in Chertsey. My client is currently seeking a IT Application Manager to come on board to responsible is to maintain the operation of crucial business applications, minimizing any disruptions in service. You will also be providing assistance for all business applications, ensuring timely resolution of incidents and requests within the agreed service level agreements (SLAs). This support is provided by an in-house team of Application Support Analysts and external third-party support contracts. while collaborating with the Business Systems Manager to comprehend the strategic direction of key application development. Key skills and responsibilities, Strong application experience Understanding of IT infrastructure and applications support SLA operational principles and 'best practice' requirements. COINS (Finance, Commercial, Customer Services) Workday (Human Resources) Anaplan (Financial Cashflow) Overseeing regular interactions with standard application vendors to grasp their development plans, ensuring top-notch support and efficient escalation routes. Implementing minor improvements to applications as per business agreements. Taking charge of small-scale projects and playing a pivotal role in major application-related initiatives. Contributing to the development, documentation, and upkeep of vital business applications and related procedures. Coordinating the daily functioning and optimization of applications. Collaborating with the business systems manager to ensure applications adhere to the appropriate trajectory. Overseeing a compact team of Application Support Analysts, accountable for incident resolution, request fulfillment, and problem-solving. Participating in the strategic planning for integrating mission-critical applications to enhance business operations and employee efficiency. Supervising the installation, upgrading, and routine maintenance of software applications. Interested? Please submit your updated CV to Emma Siwicki at Crimson for immediate consideration. Not interested? Do you know someone who might be a perfect fit for this role? Refer a friend and earn £250 worth of vouchers! Crimson is acting as an employment agency regarding this vacancy
24/04/2024
Full time
IT Applications Manager - Chertsey Salary - £50,000 - 56,650 - Car Allowance £6780 Hybrid working available IT Applications Manager required for a leading client based in Chertsey. My client is currently seeking a IT Application Manager to come on board to responsible is to maintain the operation of crucial business applications, minimizing any disruptions in service. You will also be providing assistance for all business applications, ensuring timely resolution of incidents and requests within the agreed service level agreements (SLAs). This support is provided by an in-house team of Application Support Analysts and external third-party support contracts. while collaborating with the Business Systems Manager to comprehend the strategic direction of key application development. Key skills and responsibilities, Strong application experience Understanding of IT infrastructure and applications support SLA operational principles and 'best practice' requirements. COINS (Finance, Commercial, Customer Services) Workday (Human Resources) Anaplan (Financial Cashflow) Overseeing regular interactions with standard application vendors to grasp their development plans, ensuring top-notch support and efficient escalation routes. Implementing minor improvements to applications as per business agreements. Taking charge of small-scale projects and playing a pivotal role in major application-related initiatives. Contributing to the development, documentation, and upkeep of vital business applications and related procedures. Coordinating the daily functioning and optimization of applications. Collaborating with the business systems manager to ensure applications adhere to the appropriate trajectory. Overseeing a compact team of Application Support Analysts, accountable for incident resolution, request fulfillment, and problem-solving. Participating in the strategic planning for integrating mission-critical applications to enhance business operations and employee efficiency. Supervising the installation, upgrading, and routine maintenance of software applications. Interested? Please submit your updated CV to Emma Siwicki at Crimson for immediate consideration. Not interested? Do you know someone who might be a perfect fit for this role? Refer a friend and earn £250 worth of vouchers! Crimson is acting as an employment agency regarding this vacancy
Fruition IT Resources Limited
Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear
Job Title: Network Project Manager Salary: Up to £60k Location: Newcastle 3x a week Fruition IT are recruiting for an experienced Network Project Manager to join a reputable MSP who work with a range of clients across the UK. This is a unique role which will see you taking ownership of a complete end-to-end network transformation within a complex environment. What will I be doing? Liaising with C-Level Stakeholders Measuring progress on projects against project plans Delivery of key projects within budget and timescales Monitor and controlling project milestone deadlines Identifying blockers or risks within project road maps and escalating where necessary To be successful in this role you will need: Prince2 Practitioner or PMP Demonstrable experience of working within an IT Network environment Network and infrastructure experienced - within a LAN and WiFi environment Cisco, Juniper or Aruba Budget and cost management Risk Management Experience Apply now to Callum or call for a confidential discussion. We have a full job spec and marketing info for your review. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.
24/04/2024
Full time
Job Title: Network Project Manager Salary: Up to £60k Location: Newcastle 3x a week Fruition IT are recruiting for an experienced Network Project Manager to join a reputable MSP who work with a range of clients across the UK. This is a unique role which will see you taking ownership of a complete end-to-end network transformation within a complex environment. What will I be doing? Liaising with C-Level Stakeholders Measuring progress on projects against project plans Delivery of key projects within budget and timescales Monitor and controlling project milestone deadlines Identifying blockers or risks within project road maps and escalating where necessary To be successful in this role you will need: Prince2 Practitioner or PMP Demonstrable experience of working within an IT Network environment Network and infrastructure experienced - within a LAN and WiFi environment Cisco, Juniper or Aruba Budget and cost management Risk Management Experience Apply now to Callum or call for a confidential discussion. We have a full job spec and marketing info for your review. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.
Request Technology - Craig Johnson
Chicago, Illinois
*We are unable to sponsor for this permanent Full time role* *Position is bonus eligible* Prestigious Financial Company is currently seeking a Financial Risk Management Systems Product Manager. Candidate will be responsible for maximizing the value of the Products delivered to our stakeholders by representing business interests, working with our technology teams to determine requirements, creating a product roadmap for development, and prioritizing the work. The Product Owner will work in a hybrid agile methodology collaborating with cross-functional teams. The Product Owner must ensure that the technology teams understand and are aligned with the Product vision and that leadership is kept aware of Product progress and status. Responsibilities: Act as the primary point of contact for stakeholders regarding the product backlog and product development Interact with internal and external stakeholders such as regulators, exchanges and other external parties in explaining Products Elicit, interpret, lead requirement workshop discussions with vendors, stakeholders and/or product owners; assist in the development of backlog items and acceptance criteria Work with internal and external stakeholders to understand their needs and ensure that they are reflected in the product backlog Maintain direct communications with senior and middle management Coordinate preparation of materials for Management Committee, Board of Directors and Regulatory meetings as needed Maintain Product Vision and Roadmap Understand regulatory requirements and drivers impacting development goals and plans Evaluate product changes and recommend needed process and system changes Develop functional capabilities within the organization by driving innovation and continuous process improvements Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define and prioritize the product backlog Refine the product backlog to ensure that it is ready for development Maintain product budget and forecast. Seek to optimize product delivery in the most cost effective manner. Collaborate with technology partners and teams to drive strategic plans for system development, integration and deployment Work with the Project Owners/Managers, Technology Lead, and Scrum Master to ensure that the team is following the hybrid agile methodology and that any issues are addressed in a timely manner Document and/or sign-off on acceptance criteria for user stories Ensure that the product backlog is transparent, visible, and understood by all stakeholders Ensure there is a clear traceability of requirements to deliverables Ensure the product complies with all non-functional requirements Comply with all product delivery controls and procedures Continuously monitor and evaluate the product backlog to ensure that it is meeting stakeholder needs and delivering value Identify scope gaps and missing requirements by acquiring an in-depth understanding of current state capabilities (ie, Legacy system) and future state needs Proactively identify and escalates risks and issues to the leadership team. Monitor vendor performance (where applicable) against statements of work Meet complex business needs in an efficient, flexible, and ever-improving manner Indirectly supervise project team members from across FRM and internal technology teams. May involve direct supervision of individuals or teams within one year. Qualifications: Previous experience as a Product Manager/Owner in a hybrid agile methodology is required Strong understanding of Agile product management methodologies and product development processes Excellent communication, collaboration, and presentation skills Strong interpersonal and influencing skills, including ability to interact effectively with peers, all levels of management, regulators and member firms Ability to work effectively with and lead cross-functional teams Strong analytical and problem-solving skills Demonstrated ability to gather, analyze, and evaluate facts, and prepare and present concise oral and written reports Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously Ability to work independently in a fast-paced, dynamic environment Must be able to work under deadlines and manage multiple tasks Self-directed; Ability to work both independently with minimal direction or oversight in a team-oriented, collaborative environment Experience working in the financial services industry General securities markets, derivatives knowledge required Strong knowledge in multiple asset classes like equities, interest rates, volatility, commodities, and foreign currencies (Risk Pillar Specific) Experience with central counter-party clearing, settlement of derivatives, financial risk management and regulated capital markets infrastructure Willingness to roll up your sleeves and do whatever is necessary Proficiency using Jira, Confluence, Tableau and Microsoft Office applications Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in relevant fields including Accounting, Finance, Computer Science, Management Information Systems, Engineering among others MBA, MS or equivalent graduate degree in a relevant field preferred 10+ years of financial risk management experience leading teams and building robust business processes is required 2+ years of product management experience, preferably with Risk Management products and capabilities Demonstrated experience with ensuring effective process change management 10+ years of experience in financial services/regulated capital markets infrastructure. Experience with an exchange, regulator or clearing house preferred
23/04/2024
Full time
*We are unable to sponsor for this permanent Full time role* *Position is bonus eligible* Prestigious Financial Company is currently seeking a Financial Risk Management Systems Product Manager. Candidate will be responsible for maximizing the value of the Products delivered to our stakeholders by representing business interests, working with our technology teams to determine requirements, creating a product roadmap for development, and prioritizing the work. The Product Owner will work in a hybrid agile methodology collaborating with cross-functional teams. The Product Owner must ensure that the technology teams understand and are aligned with the Product vision and that leadership is kept aware of Product progress and status. Responsibilities: Act as the primary point of contact for stakeholders regarding the product backlog and product development Interact with internal and external stakeholders such as regulators, exchanges and other external parties in explaining Products Elicit, interpret, lead requirement workshop discussions with vendors, stakeholders and/or product owners; assist in the development of backlog items and acceptance criteria Work with internal and external stakeholders to understand their needs and ensure that they are reflected in the product backlog Maintain direct communications with senior and middle management Coordinate preparation of materials for Management Committee, Board of Directors and Regulatory meetings as needed Maintain Product Vision and Roadmap Understand regulatory requirements and drivers impacting development goals and plans Evaluate product changes and recommend needed process and system changes Develop functional capabilities within the organization by driving innovation and continuous process improvements Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define and prioritize the product backlog Refine the product backlog to ensure that it is ready for development Maintain product budget and forecast. Seek to optimize product delivery in the most cost effective manner. Collaborate with technology partners and teams to drive strategic plans for system development, integration and deployment Work with the Project Owners/Managers, Technology Lead, and Scrum Master to ensure that the team is following the hybrid agile methodology and that any issues are addressed in a timely manner Document and/or sign-off on acceptance criteria for user stories Ensure that the product backlog is transparent, visible, and understood by all stakeholders Ensure there is a clear traceability of requirements to deliverables Ensure the product complies with all non-functional requirements Comply with all product delivery controls and procedures Continuously monitor and evaluate the product backlog to ensure that it is meeting stakeholder needs and delivering value Identify scope gaps and missing requirements by acquiring an in-depth understanding of current state capabilities (ie, Legacy system) and future state needs Proactively identify and escalates risks and issues to the leadership team. Monitor vendor performance (where applicable) against statements of work Meet complex business needs in an efficient, flexible, and ever-improving manner Indirectly supervise project team members from across FRM and internal technology teams. May involve direct supervision of individuals or teams within one year. Qualifications: Previous experience as a Product Manager/Owner in a hybrid agile methodology is required Strong understanding of Agile product management methodologies and product development processes Excellent communication, collaboration, and presentation skills Strong interpersonal and influencing skills, including ability to interact effectively with peers, all levels of management, regulators and member firms Ability to work effectively with and lead cross-functional teams Strong analytical and problem-solving skills Demonstrated ability to gather, analyze, and evaluate facts, and prepare and present concise oral and written reports Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously Ability to work independently in a fast-paced, dynamic environment Must be able to work under deadlines and manage multiple tasks Self-directed; Ability to work both independently with minimal direction or oversight in a team-oriented, collaborative environment Experience working in the financial services industry General securities markets, derivatives knowledge required Strong knowledge in multiple asset classes like equities, interest rates, volatility, commodities, and foreign currencies (Risk Pillar Specific) Experience with central counter-party clearing, settlement of derivatives, financial risk management and regulated capital markets infrastructure Willingness to roll up your sleeves and do whatever is necessary Proficiency using Jira, Confluence, Tableau and Microsoft Office applications Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in relevant fields including Accounting, Finance, Computer Science, Management Information Systems, Engineering among others MBA, MS or equivalent graduate degree in a relevant field preferred 10+ years of financial risk management experience leading teams and building robust business processes is required 2+ years of product management experience, preferably with Risk Management products and capabilities Demonstrated experience with ensuring effective process change management 10+ years of experience in financial services/regulated capital markets infrastructure. Experience with an exchange, regulator or clearing house preferred
Request Technology - Craig Johnson
Chelmsford, Massachusetts
*We are unable to sponsor for this permanent Full time onsite role* *Position is bonus eligible* Prestigious Enterprise Company is currently seeking an Senior Manager Oracle Applications DBA. Candidate will be very hands-on, and will be ensuring production up-time service levels are maintained and made available per requirements that include backup, recovery, refresh, performance tuning, and security (physical and data). Responsibilities: You will support the following levels: Physical - you will be responsible for the physical and technical oriented aspects eg, storage, security, networking and more; Application - you will handle all application-related issues (eg, queries, users, Embedded SQL's etc.) You will ensure database resources are sized properly and a design strategy is developed to make sure that the database is maintained at a healthy size. You will ensure availability and performance of multi database and application environments with very large volumes and sizes. Responsible to manage Oracle Cloud OCI platform and maintain the ongoing integrations and configurations to keep the Cloud platform in a healthy condition. You will manage or perform routine DBA tasks like database maintenance, backups, recovery, table space management, upgrades, etc. You will execute periodic health checks for databases and recommend changes that should be executed in the production environment to ensure optimal performance. You will interact and work with multiple infrastructure, Security and IT teams as part of environment setup, maintenance and support. This is an important function of this role. Plans and responds to service outages including backup and restore. Monitors system performance diagnosing software and hardware failures to resolution Provides patch management and distribution capabilities to prevent new threats with minimized physical infrastructure impacts. Creates and tests data backups. Provides data cleansing services, verifies data integrity, and implements access controls. Performs database configuration, monitoring, and tuning. Routine maintenance including problem defect analysis and resolution, space, storage, object management, physical database layout, rollback segment management, and temporary space management. Supports logs and alerts, access rights and roles, database instance version control. New IDs, roles, authorizations, audits, locked/unlocked status, revocation. Performs memory usage monitoring, database parameter configuration, database resources, I/O distribution. Ensures system health, maintenance, technical security, recovery, and basic application technical tuning. Maintains Oracle Quarterly Releases and patch management schedules. Supports Systems Development, Migration, and Integration efforts as needed. Significant contributor to work plans for security analysis and recommendations Qualifications: Bachelor's Degree Computer Science or similar required 10+ years Oracle EBS (11i/R12) Minimum five (5) years in ERP Cloud platform 20+ years of experience as Oracle ERP APPS DBA Must have executed a minimum of two Upgrade cycles in the past. Will be responsible for Cutover Downtime reduction thru process improvements in each Upgrade iteration, Must have experience in EBS Application architecture, Concurrent managers, Workflow, layout of application on infrastructure, etc. Must have excellent knowledge in cloning, patching, backup recovery of ERP application including knowledge of ODI, FAW/ADW, Performance tuning, SQL profiling Must have hands on experience of RMAN, Backup Management and different Recovery techniques. Design and Implement disaster recovery plans. Support Oracle Cloud and EBS developers for custom coding, code migration, workflow and concurrent requests Knowledge of system administration functionality within Oracle Cloud ERP, Unix Shell Scripting skills on Oracle ODA's and OVM's Excellent interpersonal communication skills Ability to work with team members located in multiple geographies and time zones. Ability to manage and supervise DBA staff in the team. Responsible for providing day-to-day status and maintenance for Oracle EBS and ERP Cloud.
23/04/2024
Full time
*We are unable to sponsor for this permanent Full time onsite role* *Position is bonus eligible* Prestigious Enterprise Company is currently seeking an Senior Manager Oracle Applications DBA. Candidate will be very hands-on, and will be ensuring production up-time service levels are maintained and made available per requirements that include backup, recovery, refresh, performance tuning, and security (physical and data). Responsibilities: You will support the following levels: Physical - you will be responsible for the physical and technical oriented aspects eg, storage, security, networking and more; Application - you will handle all application-related issues (eg, queries, users, Embedded SQL's etc.) You will ensure database resources are sized properly and a design strategy is developed to make sure that the database is maintained at a healthy size. You will ensure availability and performance of multi database and application environments with very large volumes and sizes. Responsible to manage Oracle Cloud OCI platform and maintain the ongoing integrations and configurations to keep the Cloud platform in a healthy condition. You will manage or perform routine DBA tasks like database maintenance, backups, recovery, table space management, upgrades, etc. You will execute periodic health checks for databases and recommend changes that should be executed in the production environment to ensure optimal performance. You will interact and work with multiple infrastructure, Security and IT teams as part of environment setup, maintenance and support. This is an important function of this role. Plans and responds to service outages including backup and restore. Monitors system performance diagnosing software and hardware failures to resolution Provides patch management and distribution capabilities to prevent new threats with minimized physical infrastructure impacts. Creates and tests data backups. Provides data cleansing services, verifies data integrity, and implements access controls. Performs database configuration, monitoring, and tuning. Routine maintenance including problem defect analysis and resolution, space, storage, object management, physical database layout, rollback segment management, and temporary space management. Supports logs and alerts, access rights and roles, database instance version control. New IDs, roles, authorizations, audits, locked/unlocked status, revocation. Performs memory usage monitoring, database parameter configuration, database resources, I/O distribution. Ensures system health, maintenance, technical security, recovery, and basic application technical tuning. Maintains Oracle Quarterly Releases and patch management schedules. Supports Systems Development, Migration, and Integration efforts as needed. Significant contributor to work plans for security analysis and recommendations Qualifications: Bachelor's Degree Computer Science or similar required 10+ years Oracle EBS (11i/R12) Minimum five (5) years in ERP Cloud platform 20+ years of experience as Oracle ERP APPS DBA Must have executed a minimum of two Upgrade cycles in the past. Will be responsible for Cutover Downtime reduction thru process improvements in each Upgrade iteration, Must have experience in EBS Application architecture, Concurrent managers, Workflow, layout of application on infrastructure, etc. Must have excellent knowledge in cloning, patching, backup recovery of ERP application including knowledge of ODI, FAW/ADW, Performance tuning, SQL profiling Must have hands on experience of RMAN, Backup Management and different Recovery techniques. Design and Implement disaster recovery plans. Support Oracle Cloud and EBS developers for custom coding, code migration, workflow and concurrent requests Knowledge of system administration functionality within Oracle Cloud ERP, Unix Shell Scripting skills on Oracle ODA's and OVM's Excellent interpersonal communication skills Ability to work with team members located in multiple geographies and time zones. Ability to manage and supervise DBA staff in the team. Responsible for providing day-to-day status and maintenance for Oracle EBS and ERP Cloud.
Senior Product Manager, Financial Risk Management Salary: Open Location: Chicago, IL Hybrid: 3 days on-site, 2 days remote Qualifications Bachelor's degree MBA preferred. 10+ years of financial risk management experience leading teams and building robust business processes. 2+ years of product management experience, preferably with Risk Management products and capabilities 10+ years of experience in financial services/regulated capital markets infrastructure. Experience with an exchange, regulator or clearing house preferred. Strong knowledge in multiple asset classes like equities, interest rates, volatility, commodities, and foreign currencies (Risk Pillar Specific) Proficiency in using Jira, Confluence, Tableau and Microsoft Office applications. Responsibilities Act as the primary point of contact for stakeholders regarding the product backlog and product development. Interact with internal and external stakeholders such as regulators, exchanges, and other external parties in explaining company products. Maintain Product Vision and Roadmap Collaborate with technology partners and teams to drive strategic plans for company system development, integration, and deployment. Work with the Project Owners/Managers, Technology Lead, and Scrum Master to ensure that the team is following the hybrid agile methodology and that any issues are addressed in a timely manner. Continuously monitor and evaluate the product backlog to ensure that it is meeting stakeholder needs and delivering value. Indirectly supervise product team members matrixed from across business and internal technology teams
23/04/2024
Full time
Senior Product Manager, Financial Risk Management Salary: Open Location: Chicago, IL Hybrid: 3 days on-site, 2 days remote Qualifications Bachelor's degree MBA preferred. 10+ years of financial risk management experience leading teams and building robust business processes. 2+ years of product management experience, preferably with Risk Management products and capabilities 10+ years of experience in financial services/regulated capital markets infrastructure. Experience with an exchange, regulator or clearing house preferred. Strong knowledge in multiple asset classes like equities, interest rates, volatility, commodities, and foreign currencies (Risk Pillar Specific) Proficiency in using Jira, Confluence, Tableau and Microsoft Office applications. Responsibilities Act as the primary point of contact for stakeholders regarding the product backlog and product development. Interact with internal and external stakeholders such as regulators, exchanges, and other external parties in explaining company products. Maintain Product Vision and Roadmap Collaborate with technology partners and teams to drive strategic plans for company system development, integration, and deployment. Work with the Project Owners/Managers, Technology Lead, and Scrum Master to ensure that the team is following the hybrid agile methodology and that any issues are addressed in a timely manner. Continuously monitor and evaluate the product backlog to ensure that it is meeting stakeholder needs and delivering value. Indirectly supervise product team members matrixed from across business and internal technology teams
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.
23/04/2024
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.
IT Account Manager, £40-50k + Commission + benefits, Romsey, Hampshire Do you have B2B sales or account management experience along with a keen interest or understanding of IT, Cloud and networking? In a newly created position at a small IT services provider, you will be the account manager to maintain relationships with current clients and onboard new clients. There is a business development manager who is responsible for bringing in new business and is incredibly busy with excellent growth, hence the need for another person to maintain current relationships and onboard new clients. There is a large opportunity for increase revenue from the current 80 clients. There is a good commission structure, which is uncapped but a realistic target would be to earn £1,000 - £2,500 commission per month. You would need to have experience of Account Management, Business Development and maintaining relationships. Words like Customer Centric, Human Centered and driven by learning new things would be key. From an IT stance, knowledge of IT infrastructure sales would be key along with understanding Microsoft Azure (or at least the concept of cloud, and learn the rest!). General understanding of IT networking solutions and key IT infrastructure would suffice. There's a great team feel, run by trusted local owners and a good support team in place. If you want to work in a small-medium business, make a real difference and be acknowledge and rewarded how you deserve - please apply.
23/04/2024
Full time
IT Account Manager, £40-50k + Commission + benefits, Romsey, Hampshire Do you have B2B sales or account management experience along with a keen interest or understanding of IT, Cloud and networking? In a newly created position at a small IT services provider, you will be the account manager to maintain relationships with current clients and onboard new clients. There is a business development manager who is responsible for bringing in new business and is incredibly busy with excellent growth, hence the need for another person to maintain current relationships and onboard new clients. There is a large opportunity for increase revenue from the current 80 clients. There is a good commission structure, which is uncapped but a realistic target would be to earn £1,000 - £2,500 commission per month. You would need to have experience of Account Management, Business Development and maintaining relationships. Words like Customer Centric, Human Centered and driven by learning new things would be key. From an IT stance, knowledge of IT infrastructure sales would be key along with understanding Microsoft Azure (or at least the concept of cloud, and learn the rest!). General understanding of IT networking solutions and key IT infrastructure would suffice. There's a great team feel, run by trusted local owners and a good support team in place. If you want to work in a small-medium business, make a real difference and be acknowledge and rewarded how you deserve - please apply.
IT Security Manager - Security Operations - Birmingham Hybrid working available Salary up to £56,000 %Flex fund IT Security Manager required for a leading client based in Birmingham. My client is currently seeking a IT Security Manager to come on board to effectively manage the Security Operations pillar within the IT Security, Compliance & Identity function. This involves overseeing Security technology and Security Operations Centre management. Additionally, this position involves leveraging and applying understanding of business objectives and security needs to identify issues and establish priorities for both internal and external delivery teams. Key skills and responsibilities, * Strong IT Security Management experience * Direct the Security Operations pillar, devising and implementing requirements, techniques, and resources to enhance value and mitigate risks across proactive monitoring, incident response, threat management, and vulnerability management, among other areas. * Spearhead the development and upkeep of Security Operations policies, standards, procedures, and documentation, including playbooks and guidelines. * Oversee the implementation and adherence to security operations procedures, assessing real and potential security breaches, and ensuring thorough investigation and resolution. * Familiarity with IT Service Frameworks, methodologies, and industry best practices such as ITIL v4 and Agile. * Understanding of day-to-day operations and industry best practices within a Security Operations Center (SOC). * Proficiency in technical security aspects including Firewalls, network security groups, and access controls. * Demonstrated leadership in guiding teams through the entire IT service life cycle, fortifying security measures, and advancing capabilities through continual service enhancement. * Track record of leading response efforts during live cyber incidents and executing remediation strategies. * Experience collaborating with supplier teams to facilitate managed services delivery for enhancements. * Broad experience spanning the entire spectrum of IT security, encompassing software, Servers, infrastructure, and networks. * Proven expertise in designing and implementing secure systems, and leading reviews of intricate security matters when necessary. Interested? Please submit your updated CV to Emma Siwicki at Crimson for immediate consideration. Not interested? Do you know someone who might be a perfect fit for this role? Refer a friend and earn £250 worth of vouchers! Crimson is acting as an employment agency regarding this vacancy
23/04/2024
Full time
IT Security Manager - Security Operations - Birmingham Hybrid working available Salary up to £56,000 %Flex fund IT Security Manager required for a leading client based in Birmingham. My client is currently seeking a IT Security Manager to come on board to effectively manage the Security Operations pillar within the IT Security, Compliance & Identity function. This involves overseeing Security technology and Security Operations Centre management. Additionally, this position involves leveraging and applying understanding of business objectives and security needs to identify issues and establish priorities for both internal and external delivery teams. Key skills and responsibilities, * Strong IT Security Management experience * Direct the Security Operations pillar, devising and implementing requirements, techniques, and resources to enhance value and mitigate risks across proactive monitoring, incident response, threat management, and vulnerability management, among other areas. * Spearhead the development and upkeep of Security Operations policies, standards, procedures, and documentation, including playbooks and guidelines. * Oversee the implementation and adherence to security operations procedures, assessing real and potential security breaches, and ensuring thorough investigation and resolution. * Familiarity with IT Service Frameworks, methodologies, and industry best practices such as ITIL v4 and Agile. * Understanding of day-to-day operations and industry best practices within a Security Operations Center (SOC). * Proficiency in technical security aspects including Firewalls, network security groups, and access controls. * Demonstrated leadership in guiding teams through the entire IT service life cycle, fortifying security measures, and advancing capabilities through continual service enhancement. * Track record of leading response efforts during live cyber incidents and executing remediation strategies. * Experience collaborating with supplier teams to facilitate managed services delivery for enhancements. * Broad experience spanning the entire spectrum of IT security, encompassing software, Servers, infrastructure, and networks. * Proven expertise in designing and implementing secure systems, and leading reviews of intricate security matters when necessary. Interested? Please submit your updated CV to Emma Siwicki at Crimson for immediate consideration. Not interested? Do you know someone who might be a perfect fit for this role? Refer a friend and earn £250 worth of vouchers! Crimson is acting as an employment agency regarding this vacancy
IT Solutions Engineer - Hybrid Infrastructure Manchester £28,000 - £35,000 - OTE £47,000+ VIQU are seeking a Hybrid Infrastructure Consultant to join a multinational IT business that specialise in providing a broad spectrum of IT services and solutions, from IT consulting and system integrations to cloud services and E-commerce solutions. As the IT Solutions Engineer, you will play a crucial role in the HI Pillar, focusing on assisting customers in addressing the challenges of updating their infrastructure, aiming to simplify operations and enhance performance while ensuring security. You will analyse customer issues and collaborate with vendors, service partners, and internal resources to build complete Hybrid Infrastructure solutions and additionally, you will collaborate with the broader team to help customers define and implement their strategies for on-premises, cloud, or hybrid environments. Responsibilities of the IT Solutions Engineer: Provide expert guidance to both new and established clients, aiding them in modernising and expanding their infrastructure for optimal efficiency and security. Keep the portfolio of Hybrid Infrastructure updated in response to market needs. Analyse, design, and support complete HI solutions tailored to the requirements of clients Identify opportunities to enhance basic Bill of Material (BoM) requests into comprehensive solutions, promoting upselling and cross-selling. Stay informed on assessment tools for Hybrid Infrastructure solutions. Development of expertise in key vendors such as Lenovo, HPE, Dell, Veeam and NetApp. Build and maintain client, vendor, and partner relationships. Optimise existing client technology strategies. Essential Requirements of the IT Solutions Engineer: Strong technical understanding of key vendors such as Lenovo, HPE, Dell, and preferably Veeam, NetApp and Cisco Experience in a technical role with a focus on Hybrid Infrastructure. Personable and exceptional communicator with the ability to build strong relationships with vendors, customers and account managers. Comprehensive grasp of enterprise-level computer software, hardware, and datacentre solutions (highly desired) Demonstrated expertise in server and datacentre solutions (highly desired). Experience in a sales role (highly desired) To discuss this opportunity further, APPLY NOW for a confidential conversation with your VIQU Consultant. For additional information, contact Katie Dark at (see below) If you refer someone ideal for this role, VIQU offers an introduction fee up to £1,000 once your referral starts work with our client (terms apply). IT Solutions Engineer - Hybrid Infrastructure Manchester £28,000 - £35,000 - OTE £47,000+
23/04/2024
Full time
IT Solutions Engineer - Hybrid Infrastructure Manchester £28,000 - £35,000 - OTE £47,000+ VIQU are seeking a Hybrid Infrastructure Consultant to join a multinational IT business that specialise in providing a broad spectrum of IT services and solutions, from IT consulting and system integrations to cloud services and E-commerce solutions. As the IT Solutions Engineer, you will play a crucial role in the HI Pillar, focusing on assisting customers in addressing the challenges of updating their infrastructure, aiming to simplify operations and enhance performance while ensuring security. You will analyse customer issues and collaborate with vendors, service partners, and internal resources to build complete Hybrid Infrastructure solutions and additionally, you will collaborate with the broader team to help customers define and implement their strategies for on-premises, cloud, or hybrid environments. Responsibilities of the IT Solutions Engineer: Provide expert guidance to both new and established clients, aiding them in modernising and expanding their infrastructure for optimal efficiency and security. Keep the portfolio of Hybrid Infrastructure updated in response to market needs. Analyse, design, and support complete HI solutions tailored to the requirements of clients Identify opportunities to enhance basic Bill of Material (BoM) requests into comprehensive solutions, promoting upselling and cross-selling. Stay informed on assessment tools for Hybrid Infrastructure solutions. Development of expertise in key vendors such as Lenovo, HPE, Dell, Veeam and NetApp. Build and maintain client, vendor, and partner relationships. Optimise existing client technology strategies. Essential Requirements of the IT Solutions Engineer: Strong technical understanding of key vendors such as Lenovo, HPE, Dell, and preferably Veeam, NetApp and Cisco Experience in a technical role with a focus on Hybrid Infrastructure. Personable and exceptional communicator with the ability to build strong relationships with vendors, customers and account managers. Comprehensive grasp of enterprise-level computer software, hardware, and datacentre solutions (highly desired) Demonstrated expertise in server and datacentre solutions (highly desired). Experience in a sales role (highly desired) To discuss this opportunity further, APPLY NOW for a confidential conversation with your VIQU Consultant. For additional information, contact Katie Dark at (see below) If you refer someone ideal for this role, VIQU offers an introduction fee up to £1,000 once your referral starts work with our client (terms apply). IT Solutions Engineer - Hybrid Infrastructure Manchester £28,000 - £35,000 - OTE £47,000+
Lead IT Security Manager Permanent Birmingham - 2 Days per week on site £48,900 - £61,140 per annum My client in the Rail industry are looking for a Lead IT Security Manager to join their fast-paced Operations team on a permanent basis. The Lead IT Security Manager is responsible for is the effective management of the Security Operations pillar within the IT Security, Compliance & Identity function. This includes Security technology and Security Operations Centre management. Key focus areas for this role, the ideal candidate will have experience in each of the below; Threat & Vulnerability Management Security Operations Centre - 24/7 Outsourced Web & Content Filtering - ProofPoint, Zscaler, etc. Endpoint Security Infrastructure Security Accountabilities * Lead the Security Operations pillar, determining and delivering requirements, methods, and tools to provide value and reduce risk across proactive monitoring, incident response, threat management and vulnerability management (among other activity) . * Lead the creation and maintenance of Security Operations policy, standards procedures, and documentation (including playbooks and guidance). * Manage the application and compliance of security operations procedures, reviewing actual and potential security breaches, and ensuring their investigation. * Lead the Security Operations team's response to incidents, recommending actions and appropriate control improvements. * Monitor the external environment to gather intelligence on emerging technologies, documenting impacts, threats, and opportunities to IT. * Provide expert advice on threat intelligence activities, identifying which threat categories are most dangerous to the organization and how to defend against them. * Manage vulnerability assessment activities within company IT, providing expert advice where necessary in the review of vulnerability assessment tools and techniques. * Develop, maintain, and test Security Operations' incident management procedures, investigating escalated incidents and facilitating recovery post-incident resolution. * Lead Security Operations risk management activities, leading on the identification of risks and vulnerabilities and assessment of their impacts. * Manage and oversee the day-to-day activity of the SOC supplier who will deliver security capabilities, communicating their activity to relevant teams. * Manage the design, delivery, maintenance, and continuous improvement of the IT Security Ops capabilities in line with business needs. * Manage the Security Operations Centre (SOC) capability, ensuring effective protection, defence, and response to IT security risks. * Promote the Security, Compliance & Identity function to develop and enhance the team profile to develop enduring relationships with stakeholders and teams. * Implement a multi-year Security roadmap that provides proactive capabilities which enable business objectives. * Actively promote and embed Equality Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) in all your work, and support and comply with all organisational initiatives, policies and procedures on EDI. Skills: * Relationship Building. Ability to develop and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders. * Security Operations. Ability provide leadership for live security incidents and helping conduct robust investigations in order to identify corrective actions and see them through to completion. * Threat Intelligence. Ability to provide guidance on proactive threat identification, analysis, and mitigation. Skilled in actionable intelligence, industry sources, and general awareness of threat landscape. * Vulnerability Assessment. Ability to identify and classify security vulnerabilities in networks, systems and applications and mitigating or eliminating their impact. * Risk Management. Ability to identify IT security operations risks and the delivery of audit remediation activities. * Emerging technology monitoring. Ability to identify and assess new and emerging technologies, products, services, methods and techniques. Knowledge: * Knowledge of IT Service Frameworks, methodologies, and best practice such as ITIL v4 and Agile. * Knowledge of day-to-day activities and best practice within a SOC. * Knowledge of technical security such as Firewalls, network security groups, and access controls. Type of Experience: * Experience of leading a team through the full IT service life cycle, enhancing security posture, and evolving capabilities via continual service improvement. * Experience of leading live cyber incidents and the remediation actions. * Experience of partnering with supplier teams for managed services delivery of improvements. * Experience across the full IT security spectrum (software, Servers, infrastructure, and networks). * Experience designing and implementing secure systems, leading review where necessary of complex security issues. * Experience of enabling and informing risk-based decisions. * Experience dealing with the security implications of transformation and day-to-day product changes. * Experience working with system architectures, displaying a strong understanding of the impact of vulnerabilities on varied systems Disclaimer: This vacancy is being advertised by either Advanced Resource Managers Limited, Advanced Resource Managers IT Limited or Advanced Resource Managers Engineering Limited ("ARM"). ARM is a specialist talent acquisition and management consultancy. We provide technical contingency recruitment and a portfolio of more complex resource solutions. Our specialist recruitment divisions cover the entire technical arena, including some of the most economically and strategically important industries in the UK and the world today. We will never send your CV without your permission.
23/04/2024
Full time
Lead IT Security Manager Permanent Birmingham - 2 Days per week on site £48,900 - £61,140 per annum My client in the Rail industry are looking for a Lead IT Security Manager to join their fast-paced Operations team on a permanent basis. The Lead IT Security Manager is responsible for is the effective management of the Security Operations pillar within the IT Security, Compliance & Identity function. This includes Security technology and Security Operations Centre management. Key focus areas for this role, the ideal candidate will have experience in each of the below; Threat & Vulnerability Management Security Operations Centre - 24/7 Outsourced Web & Content Filtering - ProofPoint, Zscaler, etc. Endpoint Security Infrastructure Security Accountabilities * Lead the Security Operations pillar, determining and delivering requirements, methods, and tools to provide value and reduce risk across proactive monitoring, incident response, threat management and vulnerability management (among other activity) . * Lead the creation and maintenance of Security Operations policy, standards procedures, and documentation (including playbooks and guidance). * Manage the application and compliance of security operations procedures, reviewing actual and potential security breaches, and ensuring their investigation. * Lead the Security Operations team's response to incidents, recommending actions and appropriate control improvements. * Monitor the external environment to gather intelligence on emerging technologies, documenting impacts, threats, and opportunities to IT. * Provide expert advice on threat intelligence activities, identifying which threat categories are most dangerous to the organization and how to defend against them. * Manage vulnerability assessment activities within company IT, providing expert advice where necessary in the review of vulnerability assessment tools and techniques. * Develop, maintain, and test Security Operations' incident management procedures, investigating escalated incidents and facilitating recovery post-incident resolution. * Lead Security Operations risk management activities, leading on the identification of risks and vulnerabilities and assessment of their impacts. * Manage and oversee the day-to-day activity of the SOC supplier who will deliver security capabilities, communicating their activity to relevant teams. * Manage the design, delivery, maintenance, and continuous improvement of the IT Security Ops capabilities in line with business needs. * Manage the Security Operations Centre (SOC) capability, ensuring effective protection, defence, and response to IT security risks. * Promote the Security, Compliance & Identity function to develop and enhance the team profile to develop enduring relationships with stakeholders and teams. * Implement a multi-year Security roadmap that provides proactive capabilities which enable business objectives. * Actively promote and embed Equality Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) in all your work, and support and comply with all organisational initiatives, policies and procedures on EDI. Skills: * Relationship Building. Ability to develop and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders. * Security Operations. Ability provide leadership for live security incidents and helping conduct robust investigations in order to identify corrective actions and see them through to completion. * Threat Intelligence. Ability to provide guidance on proactive threat identification, analysis, and mitigation. Skilled in actionable intelligence, industry sources, and general awareness of threat landscape. * Vulnerability Assessment. Ability to identify and classify security vulnerabilities in networks, systems and applications and mitigating or eliminating their impact. * Risk Management. Ability to identify IT security operations risks and the delivery of audit remediation activities. * Emerging technology monitoring. Ability to identify and assess new and emerging technologies, products, services, methods and techniques. Knowledge: * Knowledge of IT Service Frameworks, methodologies, and best practice such as ITIL v4 and Agile. * Knowledge of day-to-day activities and best practice within a SOC. * Knowledge of technical security such as Firewalls, network security groups, and access controls. Type of Experience: * Experience of leading a team through the full IT service life cycle, enhancing security posture, and evolving capabilities via continual service improvement. * Experience of leading live cyber incidents and the remediation actions. * Experience of partnering with supplier teams for managed services delivery of improvements. * Experience across the full IT security spectrum (software, Servers, infrastructure, and networks). * Experience designing and implementing secure systems, leading review where necessary of complex security issues. * Experience of enabling and informing risk-based decisions. * Experience dealing with the security implications of transformation and day-to-day product changes. * Experience working with system architectures, displaying a strong understanding of the impact of vulnerabilities on varied systems Disclaimer: This vacancy is being advertised by either Advanced Resource Managers Limited, Advanced Resource Managers IT Limited or Advanced Resource Managers Engineering Limited ("ARM"). ARM is a specialist talent acquisition and management consultancy. We provide technical contingency recruitment and a portfolio of more complex resource solutions. Our specialist recruitment divisions cover the entire technical arena, including some of the most economically and strategically important industries in the UK and the world today. We will never send your CV without your permission.
Technical Team Leader Place of work: On-site - Sheffield, UK Duration: Permanent Hours of work: Shift rotation - 2 day shifts from 6am - 6pm + 2 night shifts from 6pm-6am + 4 days off About the Company and the Role: Auxilion is a leading provider of IT outsourcing and IT managed service solutions for global IT service providers. As part of the Auxilion Group you will work closely with the in-house team to provide the best customer experience that the client requires. The role is for a 3rd Line technical engineer with proven leadership skills. The role will involve managing all incidents and requests through their full life cycle and feeding into the wider technical team. You will be managing a team of 2/3 Infrastructure engineers on a rotating 12-hour shift to deliver the best service possible within the contractual SLAs. There is a high level of communication skill required in this role, dealing with your team directly, handing over to the next Team leader and more importantly, individuals across the wider technical team. Position Responsibilities: Manage Incidents & Requests ensuring SLA Performance against KPIs. Ensure accurate and up to date information is recorded against all tickets. Ensure daily checks are performed correctly and in a timely manner. Be aware of ongoing escalations Be aware of current Major incidents. Manage P1 and P2 Incidents, keeping service managers informed and escalating if required. Technical Competencies: 3rd level technical service experience level is a must. Working with Azure, Office 365, Hyper-V, VMware, SimpliVity, Intune, VMWare Horizons, Citrix, Azure Desktop, and RDS environments Prior experience in a 24 x 7 Network Operations Centre/Service Desk Environment Excellent problem-solving skills Excellent communication skills (Communication to customers verbal and written is mandatory) 2-5 years' Experience with Windows Server (2012/2016/2019 & 2022) Experience with Monitoring Software Business Competencies: To succeed in this role, you'll need knowledge of utilizing ITIL best practice as well as experience within an IT customer service environment. You would be required to demonstrate the following: Strong Technical skills. Accountability and responsibility for your workload. Helpful and approachable attitude. Excellent time management skills. Ideally, you'll have had at least 12 months experience managing people, including day to day management eg absences, holidays, performance reviews. Mentoring junior colleagues and be responsible for career development Our Company, Auxilion - About Us Work matters. It's where we spend a third of our lives. At Auxilion we strive to be a great place to work, with career opportunities and the development of people in our DNA. Our competitive advantage is how we support our clients on their journey. Our people have a passion for their work, our culture and values. Whether your focus is technical, sales, finance or anything in-between, our roles aim to provide each person with meaningful impact and plenty of space to grow.
23/04/2024
Full time
Technical Team Leader Place of work: On-site - Sheffield, UK Duration: Permanent Hours of work: Shift rotation - 2 day shifts from 6am - 6pm + 2 night shifts from 6pm-6am + 4 days off About the Company and the Role: Auxilion is a leading provider of IT outsourcing and IT managed service solutions for global IT service providers. As part of the Auxilion Group you will work closely with the in-house team to provide the best customer experience that the client requires. The role is for a 3rd Line technical engineer with proven leadership skills. The role will involve managing all incidents and requests through their full life cycle and feeding into the wider technical team. You will be managing a team of 2/3 Infrastructure engineers on a rotating 12-hour shift to deliver the best service possible within the contractual SLAs. There is a high level of communication skill required in this role, dealing with your team directly, handing over to the next Team leader and more importantly, individuals across the wider technical team. Position Responsibilities: Manage Incidents & Requests ensuring SLA Performance against KPIs. Ensure accurate and up to date information is recorded against all tickets. Ensure daily checks are performed correctly and in a timely manner. Be aware of ongoing escalations Be aware of current Major incidents. Manage P1 and P2 Incidents, keeping service managers informed and escalating if required. Technical Competencies: 3rd level technical service experience level is a must. Working with Azure, Office 365, Hyper-V, VMware, SimpliVity, Intune, VMWare Horizons, Citrix, Azure Desktop, and RDS environments Prior experience in a 24 x 7 Network Operations Centre/Service Desk Environment Excellent problem-solving skills Excellent communication skills (Communication to customers verbal and written is mandatory) 2-5 years' Experience with Windows Server (2012/2016/2019 & 2022) Experience with Monitoring Software Business Competencies: To succeed in this role, you'll need knowledge of utilizing ITIL best practice as well as experience within an IT customer service environment. You would be required to demonstrate the following: Strong Technical skills. Accountability and responsibility for your workload. Helpful and approachable attitude. Excellent time management skills. Ideally, you'll have had at least 12 months experience managing people, including day to day management eg absences, holidays, performance reviews. Mentoring junior colleagues and be responsible for career development Our Company, Auxilion - About Us Work matters. It's where we spend a third of our lives. At Auxilion we strive to be a great place to work, with career opportunities and the development of people in our DNA. Our competitive advantage is how we support our clients on their journey. Our people have a passion for their work, our culture and values. Whether your focus is technical, sales, finance or anything in-between, our roles aim to provide each person with meaningful impact and plenty of space to grow.
Technical Support Engineer A Technical Support Engineer is needed for an inclusive and collaborative company to work on a permanent basis to join a Healthcare organisation. The role is on a hybrid basis and comes with an annual salary of £25k to £26k Dependent on experience. The Technical Support Engineer is a key player within a team dedicated to providing high-level on-site support/project support to include 111 & OOH services. The role itself will also involve project work when required. Reporting into the Primary Care Infrastructure Manager you will be required to ensure that all incidents are resolved within SLA. The Technical Support Engineer role will be based out of Middlesborough with the role focused on supporting the Healthcare users in line with SLA, onsite support and project work this is to ensure system availability is maintained in line with defined service level agreements (SLAs) and project timelines. The Technical Support Engineer will be required to travel to various sites for support calls Routine site visits, and project assistance where needed and governed from project management. This is a role that will allow for technical growth. The primary skills required of the Technical Support Engineer should include: Microsoft 365/Enterprise Mobility and Security experience essential. Azure AD A strong working knowledge of Hardware troubleshooting skills across the following vendors HP, IGEL, Cisco and Dell. Working towards MCSA level in Windows Server or Windows 11 Strong Windows 11 build and configuration skills Active Directory Skills CompTIA A + Certified Thin Client knowledge Citrix experience would be beneficial. Valid driving license and access to a car For full details and to apply for this Technical Support Engineer job, please contact Keystream today.
23/04/2024
Full time
Technical Support Engineer A Technical Support Engineer is needed for an inclusive and collaborative company to work on a permanent basis to join a Healthcare organisation. The role is on a hybrid basis and comes with an annual salary of £25k to £26k Dependent on experience. The Technical Support Engineer is a key player within a team dedicated to providing high-level on-site support/project support to include 111 & OOH services. The role itself will also involve project work when required. Reporting into the Primary Care Infrastructure Manager you will be required to ensure that all incidents are resolved within SLA. The Technical Support Engineer role will be based out of Middlesborough with the role focused on supporting the Healthcare users in line with SLA, onsite support and project work this is to ensure system availability is maintained in line with defined service level agreements (SLAs) and project timelines. The Technical Support Engineer will be required to travel to various sites for support calls Routine site visits, and project assistance where needed and governed from project management. This is a role that will allow for technical growth. The primary skills required of the Technical Support Engineer should include: Microsoft 365/Enterprise Mobility and Security experience essential. Azure AD A strong working knowledge of Hardware troubleshooting skills across the following vendors HP, IGEL, Cisco and Dell. Working towards MCSA level in Windows Server or Windows 11 Strong Windows 11 build and configuration skills Active Directory Skills CompTIA A + Certified Thin Client knowledge Citrix experience would be beneficial. Valid driving license and access to a car For full details and to apply for this Technical Support Engineer job, please contact Keystream today.
Senior Infrastructure Engineer Retail/Technology/Active Directory Up to £50,000 base salary + benefits Hybrid- West Midlands I am looking for a Senior Infrastructure Engineer to join a growing retail brand who are in the process of modernising their technology estate, with significant investment in IT. This is a brilliant opportunity for someone looking to take on more managerial/mentoring responsibility whilst still being "hands on" with technology. In this position, you will be responsible for the day-to-day management of their cloud and on-premises services such as Active Directory, Citrix, Entra and SQL Servers. Other responsibilities include: Mentoring and acting as the central point of contact and escalation for the team. Resolving major infrastructure related incidents and implementing future prevention. measures. Support on the on the wider cloud transformation initiatives. Being on call once every 4/5 weeks With accessible offices in the midlands, our client is offering flexible working options where candidates are expected to be on site twice a week. If you are interested, I would be keen to hear from you so please apply directly to be considered. Thank you.
23/04/2024
Full time
Senior Infrastructure Engineer Retail/Technology/Active Directory Up to £50,000 base salary + benefits Hybrid- West Midlands I am looking for a Senior Infrastructure Engineer to join a growing retail brand who are in the process of modernising their technology estate, with significant investment in IT. This is a brilliant opportunity for someone looking to take on more managerial/mentoring responsibility whilst still being "hands on" with technology. In this position, you will be responsible for the day-to-day management of their cloud and on-premises services such as Active Directory, Citrix, Entra and SQL Servers. Other responsibilities include: Mentoring and acting as the central point of contact and escalation for the team. Resolving major infrastructure related incidents and implementing future prevention. measures. Support on the on the wider cloud transformation initiatives. Being on call once every 4/5 weeks With accessible offices in the midlands, our client is offering flexible working options where candidates are expected to be on site twice a week. If you are interested, I would be keen to hear from you so please apply directly to be considered. Thank you.