Our client is looking for a skilled and enthusiastic network engineer to join their team based around Glasgow. The ideal candidate will have a strong grasp of the requirements below. If you feel that you are capable, I would love to hear from you and discuss the position in full. Duties and Responsibilities Design, implement, configure and manage the organisation's network infrastructure, including LANs, WANs, VPNs, Routers, Switches, Firewalls, and wireless access points. Identify and address issues to ensure high availability, reliability, and optimal performance. Deploy and maintain the systems' infrastructure, including Servers, storage solutions, operating systems, virtualisation platforms and cloud services. Manage network and systems capacity planning to accommodate growth and changing computing requirements. Collaborate with IT teams worldwide to develop integrated network and systems solutions aligned with business objectives and technology standards. Perform regular security assessments and audits to identify vulnerabilities and implement necessary patches, updates, and security protocols. Design, implement and maintain disaster recovery and business continuity plans. Provide technical support to end-users and other IT teams, addressing network and systems-related incidents and challenges. Document network and systems configurations, procedures, and troubleshooting guides to facilitate knowledge sharing and training. Stay informed about emerging technologies, industry trends, and best practices in networking and systems engineering. Automate network and systems tasks using Scripting languages and configuration management tools. Work with vendors and service providers for procurement, maintenance, and support of network and systems equipment and software. Install hardware for systems and users, as required. Packaging and deployment of applications and software updates. Identify, propose, contribute and manage IT projects for continuous improvement. Qualifications, Knowledge & Skills Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field; or relevant work experience for a minimum of five years. Proven experience as a Network Engineer/Administrator, Systems Engineer/Administrator, or similar role, demonstrating proficiency in both networking and systems administration. Strong understanding of network protocols, routing, switching, and network security practices. Familiarity with various operating systems, including Windows and VMWare ESXi and experience in system administration. Proficiency in configuring and managing virtualisation platforms such as VMware. Scripting skills (eg, PowerShell) for network and systems automation and optimisation. Knowledge of hardware components, server architecture, and storage systems (SANs). Familiarity with security tools, encryption, certificates, PKI, authentication, and patch management for both networks and systems. Excellent communication skills to collaborate effectively with technical and non-technical teams. Strong problem-solving abilities for diagnosing and resolving complex network and systems issues. Ability to manage multiple tasks, projects, and priorities while adhering to deadlines. Main benefits: Salary Life Assurance x 4 times annual salary Critical Illness x 2 times annual salary Westfield Health Cover - CashPlan and Hospital Plan Personal Private Pension (currently Scottish Widows). Salary Exchange. 5% company contribution 34 day holiday (includes public holidays) Contribution to fitness club or classes Please send a copy of your CV for more information and to discuss your suitability. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found on our website.
25/04/2024
Full time
Our client is looking for a skilled and enthusiastic network engineer to join their team based around Glasgow. The ideal candidate will have a strong grasp of the requirements below. If you feel that you are capable, I would love to hear from you and discuss the position in full. Duties and Responsibilities Design, implement, configure and manage the organisation's network infrastructure, including LANs, WANs, VPNs, Routers, Switches, Firewalls, and wireless access points. Identify and address issues to ensure high availability, reliability, and optimal performance. Deploy and maintain the systems' infrastructure, including Servers, storage solutions, operating systems, virtualisation platforms and cloud services. Manage network and systems capacity planning to accommodate growth and changing computing requirements. Collaborate with IT teams worldwide to develop integrated network and systems solutions aligned with business objectives and technology standards. Perform regular security assessments and audits to identify vulnerabilities and implement necessary patches, updates, and security protocols. Design, implement and maintain disaster recovery and business continuity plans. Provide technical support to end-users and other IT teams, addressing network and systems-related incidents and challenges. Document network and systems configurations, procedures, and troubleshooting guides to facilitate knowledge sharing and training. Stay informed about emerging technologies, industry trends, and best practices in networking and systems engineering. Automate network and systems tasks using Scripting languages and configuration management tools. Work with vendors and service providers for procurement, maintenance, and support of network and systems equipment and software. Install hardware for systems and users, as required. Packaging and deployment of applications and software updates. Identify, propose, contribute and manage IT projects for continuous improvement. Qualifications, Knowledge & Skills Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field; or relevant work experience for a minimum of five years. Proven experience as a Network Engineer/Administrator, Systems Engineer/Administrator, or similar role, demonstrating proficiency in both networking and systems administration. Strong understanding of network protocols, routing, switching, and network security practices. Familiarity with various operating systems, including Windows and VMWare ESXi and experience in system administration. Proficiency in configuring and managing virtualisation platforms such as VMware. Scripting skills (eg, PowerShell) for network and systems automation and optimisation. Knowledge of hardware components, server architecture, and storage systems (SANs). Familiarity with security tools, encryption, certificates, PKI, authentication, and patch management for both networks and systems. Excellent communication skills to collaborate effectively with technical and non-technical teams. Strong problem-solving abilities for diagnosing and resolving complex network and systems issues. Ability to manage multiple tasks, projects, and priorities while adhering to deadlines. Main benefits: Salary Life Assurance x 4 times annual salary Critical Illness x 2 times annual salary Westfield Health Cover - CashPlan and Hospital Plan Personal Private Pension (currently Scottish Widows). Salary Exchange. 5% company contribution 34 day holiday (includes public holidays) Contribution to fitness club or classes Please send a copy of your CV for more information and to discuss your suitability. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found on our website.
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
Ready to join a long-established and trusted Lake District, IT & Website Development Company with arguably one of the best office views in the UK? We are looking for a talented 2nd/3rd line engineer to join our amazing engineering team. This opportunity comes with the flexibility to work from home 1-2 days per week, for the rest of the week you will be present at our stunning offices overlooking Skiddaw. Role info: 2nd Line/3rd IT Support Engineer Keswick, Lake District Office Based/Flexible Working - Accessible from Carlisle, Cockermouth, Penrith, Workington & Windermere £27,000 - £37,000 Depending on Experience Culture: Providing Professional Services with Integrity Through Teamwork and Continuous Learning Company: Established Proactive IT Support & Bespoke Website Design Your Background: IT Support, User Desktop Support, Server and Cloud Service Support, IP Networks, Windows Servers, MSP Sectors: IT, Customer Support, IT Support Who we are: We are an IT & Digital Services company, covering managed services contracts, Servers and network installations, wired & wireless networks, VOIP and website design and hosting. KCS offices are located in the Lake District National Park, with stunning views overlooking the breath-taking Skiddaw Massif and beyond. The area is a hub for top-class outdoor activities with some of the finest walks and outdoor goings-on in the country. This role is physically based at our office just outside Keswick and there is flexibility to allow for 1 to 2 days of remote working. The 2nd/3rd Line IT Support Engineer role: A Managed Service Provider (MSP) is a special type of IT support company. Unlike a network administrator who may get to perform one network upgrade every three years, our engineering team performs multiple network upgrade projects every year. It is essential that our team keep current with the latest industry software and cloud services stacks and can complete these network projects on time and on budget. You will be working within a Team supporting a wide range of Servers, networks and services from small to medium-sized businesses whilst keeping up to date with IT technologies. The position also involves supporting peers and juniors in their roles. Key Responsibilities: + Designing, quoting, implementing, and supporting of Windows Server infrastructures and associated networks/backup solutions including cloud solutions when required. + Managing support tickets for our client base via telephone, remote and on-site methods. + Clearly communicate with customers, partners, and 3rd parties. About you: Essential Technical Experience: + Three or more years of IT support experience. + Demonstrable troubleshooting skills that range from user desktop support to server and cloud services. + Experience with Windows Server 2016/19/22, Remote Desktop Services, Hyper-V, and Active Directory. + Desktop support including email clients, and Internet connection troubleshooting. + Office software, printer installations, and general problem diagnostics procedures. + Use of currently supported Microsoft Desktop and Server Operating Systems and M365 cloud platforms. + Backup, Continuity and Disaster Recovery (BCDR) solutions and restoration procedures. + Fundamental knowledge of IP Networks. Desired Technical Experience: + Experience with MSP software such as ConnectWise Manage/Ninja RMM. + Exposure to HP desktop/laptop and server platforms. Hands-on working knowledge of server hardware, RAID etc. + Wi-Fi networks including point-to-point Wi-Fi links. + VoIP telecommunications exposure. + Knowledge of IP Networks. + Knowledge of one of the mainstream Firewall/networking brands - Draytek, Sophos, HP, Ubiquiti, Cisco. + Knowledge of Cove, Datto, and ESET solutions would be a bonus. Non-Technical Essential Skills: + Good planning, follow-through, and documentation skills. + Adaptable interpersonal skills as you will be dealing with customers in all positions from the board level downwards. + Capability to autonomously self-assign workloads and schedule others as part of the team. + Well-presented alongside good written and verbal English skills. + Full valid UK driver's licence. Interested? Apply here for a fast-track path to the Hiring Manager. Your Previous Experience/Background Might Include: IT Support Technician, Technical Support Analyst, Helpdesk Support Technician, Associate IT Support Engineer, IT Support Specialist, Desktop Support, Desktop Support Engineer. Application notice We take your privacy seriously. When you apply, we shall process your details and pass your application to our client for review for this vacancy only. As you might expect we may contact you by email, text or telephone. Your data is processed on the basis of our legitimate interests in fulfilling the recruitment process. Please refer to our Data Privacy Policy & Notice on our website for further details. If you have any pre-application questions please contact us first quoting the job title & ref. Good luck, Team RR. This role is being managed by our talent partner RR as such there is no need for agencies to call or send speculative CVs. Many thanks.
23/04/2024
Full time
Ready to join a long-established and trusted Lake District, IT & Website Development Company with arguably one of the best office views in the UK? We are looking for a talented 2nd/3rd line engineer to join our amazing engineering team. This opportunity comes with the flexibility to work from home 1-2 days per week, for the rest of the week you will be present at our stunning offices overlooking Skiddaw. Role info: 2nd Line/3rd IT Support Engineer Keswick, Lake District Office Based/Flexible Working - Accessible from Carlisle, Cockermouth, Penrith, Workington & Windermere £27,000 - £37,000 Depending on Experience Culture: Providing Professional Services with Integrity Through Teamwork and Continuous Learning Company: Established Proactive IT Support & Bespoke Website Design Your Background: IT Support, User Desktop Support, Server and Cloud Service Support, IP Networks, Windows Servers, MSP Sectors: IT, Customer Support, IT Support Who we are: We are an IT & Digital Services company, covering managed services contracts, Servers and network installations, wired & wireless networks, VOIP and website design and hosting. KCS offices are located in the Lake District National Park, with stunning views overlooking the breath-taking Skiddaw Massif and beyond. The area is a hub for top-class outdoor activities with some of the finest walks and outdoor goings-on in the country. This role is physically based at our office just outside Keswick and there is flexibility to allow for 1 to 2 days of remote working. The 2nd/3rd Line IT Support Engineer role: A Managed Service Provider (MSP) is a special type of IT support company. Unlike a network administrator who may get to perform one network upgrade every three years, our engineering team performs multiple network upgrade projects every year. It is essential that our team keep current with the latest industry software and cloud services stacks and can complete these network projects on time and on budget. You will be working within a Team supporting a wide range of Servers, networks and services from small to medium-sized businesses whilst keeping up to date with IT technologies. The position also involves supporting peers and juniors in their roles. Key Responsibilities: + Designing, quoting, implementing, and supporting of Windows Server infrastructures and associated networks/backup solutions including cloud solutions when required. + Managing support tickets for our client base via telephone, remote and on-site methods. + Clearly communicate with customers, partners, and 3rd parties. About you: Essential Technical Experience: + Three or more years of IT support experience. + Demonstrable troubleshooting skills that range from user desktop support to server and cloud services. + Experience with Windows Server 2016/19/22, Remote Desktop Services, Hyper-V, and Active Directory. + Desktop support including email clients, and Internet connection troubleshooting. + Office software, printer installations, and general problem diagnostics procedures. + Use of currently supported Microsoft Desktop and Server Operating Systems and M365 cloud platforms. + Backup, Continuity and Disaster Recovery (BCDR) solutions and restoration procedures. + Fundamental knowledge of IP Networks. Desired Technical Experience: + Experience with MSP software such as ConnectWise Manage/Ninja RMM. + Exposure to HP desktop/laptop and server platforms. Hands-on working knowledge of server hardware, RAID etc. + Wi-Fi networks including point-to-point Wi-Fi links. + VoIP telecommunications exposure. + Knowledge of IP Networks. + Knowledge of one of the mainstream Firewall/networking brands - Draytek, Sophos, HP, Ubiquiti, Cisco. + Knowledge of Cove, Datto, and ESET solutions would be a bonus. Non-Technical Essential Skills: + Good planning, follow-through, and documentation skills. + Adaptable interpersonal skills as you will be dealing with customers in all positions from the board level downwards. + Capability to autonomously self-assign workloads and schedule others as part of the team. + Well-presented alongside good written and verbal English skills. + Full valid UK driver's licence. Interested? Apply here for a fast-track path to the Hiring Manager. Your Previous Experience/Background Might Include: IT Support Technician, Technical Support Analyst, Helpdesk Support Technician, Associate IT Support Engineer, IT Support Specialist, Desktop Support, Desktop Support Engineer. Application notice We take your privacy seriously. When you apply, we shall process your details and pass your application to our client for review for this vacancy only. As you might expect we may contact you by email, text or telephone. Your data is processed on the basis of our legitimate interests in fulfilling the recruitment process. Please refer to our Data Privacy Policy & Notice on our website for further details. If you have any pre-application questions please contact us first quoting the job title & ref. Good luck, Team RR. This role is being managed by our talent partner RR as such there is no need for agencies to call or send speculative CVs. Many thanks.