Role: Service Lead - End User Device Builds Location: Hybrid - home based with regular travel (Oxfordshire/Thames Valley) Salary: £49,881 + a comprehensive range of Employee Benefits, (including 13.5% Pension scheme and a wide range of travel and shopping discounts) Key Skills: Build and delivery or End User Devices, (ITIL, ServiceNow, SLA's etc.) (Technical: Windows 10, M365, MEM/Intune, SCCM, Azure AD, Storage, Virtual Desktop, Storage solutions etc.) Why Apply: This is a key role responsible for ensuring that the End User Device services are built and delivered across the Thames Valley and Oxfordshire locations, meeting all required SLA's for EUD availability and strict accreditation. The Role: EUD Builds and Roll-outs - Manage quarterly builds and build roll-outs, (configuring drivers, updates/patches etc.), with the support of an EUD Engineer. Service Delivery - Manage service delivery in terms of regular stakeholder engagement and reporting. Working closely with stakeholders to plan, schedule and provide updates on all EUD projects. Accreditations and Audits - Work with external Assessor to ensure successful audits and accreditation across the End User Device services, (passing vulnerability tests etc.) The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate: Essential: 5+ years' experience technical expertise with End User Device technologies, technical experience to include: End User Device Builds/Configuration/Roll-outs, Windows 10, MEM/Intune, Azure AD, Storage, virtualisation etc, also more Legacy expertise, ie. SCCM expert level knowledge. 2+ years' experience in service delivery aspects including providing stakeholder updates of scheduled work Experience of audit processes, or supporting external auditors to secure necessary accreditations - highly beneficial Strong verbal and written communication skills to liaise confidently across the team and stakeholders Clean and current driving license 5+ years UK residency, (with no extended periods outside of the UK), in order to meet the necessary level of security vetting required. *You will need to be able to demonstrate that you have lived and worked in the UK for the last 5 years in order to meet the security vetting required for this role.*
25/04/2024
Full time
Role: Service Lead - End User Device Builds Location: Hybrid - home based with regular travel (Oxfordshire/Thames Valley) Salary: £49,881 + a comprehensive range of Employee Benefits, (including 13.5% Pension scheme and a wide range of travel and shopping discounts) Key Skills: Build and delivery or End User Devices, (ITIL, ServiceNow, SLA's etc.) (Technical: Windows 10, M365, MEM/Intune, SCCM, Azure AD, Storage, Virtual Desktop, Storage solutions etc.) Why Apply: This is a key role responsible for ensuring that the End User Device services are built and delivered across the Thames Valley and Oxfordshire locations, meeting all required SLA's for EUD availability and strict accreditation. The Role: EUD Builds and Roll-outs - Manage quarterly builds and build roll-outs, (configuring drivers, updates/patches etc.), with the support of an EUD Engineer. Service Delivery - Manage service delivery in terms of regular stakeholder engagement and reporting. Working closely with stakeholders to plan, schedule and provide updates on all EUD projects. Accreditations and Audits - Work with external Assessor to ensure successful audits and accreditation across the End User Device services, (passing vulnerability tests etc.) The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate: Essential: 5+ years' experience technical expertise with End User Device technologies, technical experience to include: End User Device Builds/Configuration/Roll-outs, Windows 10, MEM/Intune, Azure AD, Storage, virtualisation etc, also more Legacy expertise, ie. SCCM expert level knowledge. 2+ years' experience in service delivery aspects including providing stakeholder updates of scheduled work Experience of audit processes, or supporting external auditors to secure necessary accreditations - highly beneficial Strong verbal and written communication skills to liaise confidently across the team and stakeholders Clean and current driving license 5+ years UK residency, (with no extended periods outside of the UK), in order to meet the necessary level of security vetting required. *You will need to be able to demonstrate that you have lived and worked in the UK for the last 5 years in order to meet the security vetting required for this role.*
Location: Almelo, Netherlands (Hybrid) Key essential skills: Proven experience in Level 1 desktop support, addressing a variety of IT issues. Familiarity with Windows operating systems and experience in performing system migrations. Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to troubleshoot both hardware and software issues. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to interact effectively with end-users. Detail-oriented with the ability to follow migration protocols and checklists. Basic knowledge of IT security best practices and data protection regulations. A proactive and self-motivated approach to work, able to work both independently and as part of a team. IT certifications (eg, CompTIA A+, Microsoft Certified Desktop Support Technician) will be an advantage. Overview: We are seeking a Temporary IT Support Engineer to join our team and provide assistance in the machine migration of laptops and desktop PCs to different domains. This is a short-term position that will last until the end of the month, focusing on supporting the migration process while leveraging Level 1 desktop support experience. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in ensuring a smooth and efficient transition of IT assets. Role & Responsibilities: Assist in the migration of laptops and desktop PCs to different domains, ensuring a seamless transition with minimal disruption to end-users. Provide Level 1 desktop support, addressing common IT issues and troubleshooting hardware and software problems. Collaborate with the IT team to ensure all systems are correctly configured, and data is securely transferred during the migration process. Conduct pre-migration and post-migration checks to verify that all systems are functioning as expected. Assist end-users with questions, concerns, and issues related to the migration, offering guidance and support. Document all migration-related activities, issues, and resolutions for future reference. Ensure compliance with IT security policies and data protection regulations throughout the migration process. Report any technical challenges or roadblocks encountered during the migration to the IT team for further assistance. Outline Thebes Group: Thebes Group is a leading UK wide IT infrastructure technology consultancy. We are well-known for our extensive talent pool of highly competent IT professionals and exclusive Academy programmes, which provide a great opportunity to undertake technical training in core disciplines. Thebes work with a number of leading vendors, Government, financial institutions and insurance companies including investment banks, brokers and hedge funds. Thebes does IT solutions & services differently from most other IT service providers. As an Assured Outcome Provider (AOP) we have spent fifteen years willingly sharing the client's risk with them by focusing on outputs (ie quality service & solutions and ROI) rather than inputs (ie pricelists and headcount). We do this by fitting our skills, solutions & capabilities to needs, augmenting our staff with enthusiastic professionals from our Academy programme and remaining flexible as our clients' needs change.
25/04/2024
Project-based
Location: Almelo, Netherlands (Hybrid) Key essential skills: Proven experience in Level 1 desktop support, addressing a variety of IT issues. Familiarity with Windows operating systems and experience in performing system migrations. Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to troubleshoot both hardware and software issues. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to interact effectively with end-users. Detail-oriented with the ability to follow migration protocols and checklists. Basic knowledge of IT security best practices and data protection regulations. A proactive and self-motivated approach to work, able to work both independently and as part of a team. IT certifications (eg, CompTIA A+, Microsoft Certified Desktop Support Technician) will be an advantage. Overview: We are seeking a Temporary IT Support Engineer to join our team and provide assistance in the machine migration of laptops and desktop PCs to different domains. This is a short-term position that will last until the end of the month, focusing on supporting the migration process while leveraging Level 1 desktop support experience. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in ensuring a smooth and efficient transition of IT assets. Role & Responsibilities: Assist in the migration of laptops and desktop PCs to different domains, ensuring a seamless transition with minimal disruption to end-users. Provide Level 1 desktop support, addressing common IT issues and troubleshooting hardware and software problems. Collaborate with the IT team to ensure all systems are correctly configured, and data is securely transferred during the migration process. Conduct pre-migration and post-migration checks to verify that all systems are functioning as expected. Assist end-users with questions, concerns, and issues related to the migration, offering guidance and support. Document all migration-related activities, issues, and resolutions for future reference. Ensure compliance with IT security policies and data protection regulations throughout the migration process. Report any technical challenges or roadblocks encountered during the migration to the IT team for further assistance. Outline Thebes Group: Thebes Group is a leading UK wide IT infrastructure technology consultancy. We are well-known for our extensive talent pool of highly competent IT professionals and exclusive Academy programmes, which provide a great opportunity to undertake technical training in core disciplines. Thebes work with a number of leading vendors, Government, financial institutions and insurance companies including investment banks, brokers and hedge funds. Thebes does IT solutions & services differently from most other IT service providers. As an Assured Outcome Provider (AOP) we have spent fifteen years willingly sharing the client's risk with them by focusing on outputs (ie quality service & solutions and ROI) rather than inputs (ie pricelists and headcount). We do this by fitting our skills, solutions & capabilities to needs, augmenting our staff with enthusiastic professionals from our Academy programme and remaining flexible as our clients' needs change.
2nd Line Support Engineer - Cloud - Office 365 - SC Cleared - Wool, Dorset (RL7380) Location: Wool, Dorset Salary: Upto £37,000 (DOE) + Benefits Start Date: ASAP Please note this role unfortunately does not offer sponsorship. The Company Our client empowers people to create sustainable value with the clever use of technology. They are proud to be one of Microsoft's leading partners in the UK, specialising in Azure, Security, Dynamics 365 and Microsoft 365. Their deep expertise has led to a long track record of success delivering transformational IT services and solutions for their customers. The Role Our client is seeking an experienced 2nd Line Support Engineer. This position is perfect for someone seeking a challenging role with ample opportunity for career growth. The role will suit an experienced 2nd Line Support Engineer residing in the UK. You've been in this or similar role previously and have developed strong analytical and technical skills, having hands on experience in IT industry. This means working with latest technologies and supporting users is something you'll look forward to. You should be eligible for SC clearance. You will be mainly responsible for: Taking ownership and managing tickets through resolution or escalation is something you know all too well. Meeting your SLAs ( Service Level Agreements ) - troubleshooting, maintaining, and supporting a wide range of systems is just as important to you as answering queries and complaints. Taking ownership of your tickets, you're constantly involved in collaboration with the rest of the teams, ensuring personal and team objectives are achieved and providing further guidance when necessary. Upskilling yourself by gaining relevant qualifications and accreditations to further develop your skills. Understanding the importance of problem ownership and client success and aiming for top rated client feedback, providing high quality services. Handling client interaction, managing their expectations, reporting client facing risks and customer feedback with great professionalism. Ensuring quality delivery when working at any of their client sites and enjoy working it, all at the same time. Technical Skills: These are some of your areas of expertise and where you will be able to showcase your IT skills: Microsoft Exchange Active Directory Cloud (Azure, AWS or Google cloud) SCCM Office 365 Mobile Device Management Intune Windows Servers (full range) Server Virtualisation (HyperV/VMWare) Local Area Networking Symantec Products Cisco LAN/WAN (Routers, Switches, ASAs) Routing/switching equipment including, but not limited to, Cisco, Dell, HP Switches, Routers and Firewalls Citrix ( XenApp/XenDesktop) Formal IT qualification, ideally MCSE/MCITP or multiple MCPs massively advantageous Sharepoint 2010/2013 To apply for this 2nd Line Support Engineer permanent job, please click the button below and submit your latest CV. Curo Services endeavours to respond to all applications, however this may not always be possible during periods of high volume. Thank you for your patience. Curo Services is a trading name of Curo Resourcing Ltd and acts as an Employment Business for contract and temporary recruitment as well as an Employment Agency in relation to permanent vacancies.
25/04/2024
Full time
2nd Line Support Engineer - Cloud - Office 365 - SC Cleared - Wool, Dorset (RL7380) Location: Wool, Dorset Salary: Upto £37,000 (DOE) + Benefits Start Date: ASAP Please note this role unfortunately does not offer sponsorship. The Company Our client empowers people to create sustainable value with the clever use of technology. They are proud to be one of Microsoft's leading partners in the UK, specialising in Azure, Security, Dynamics 365 and Microsoft 365. Their deep expertise has led to a long track record of success delivering transformational IT services and solutions for their customers. The Role Our client is seeking an experienced 2nd Line Support Engineer. This position is perfect for someone seeking a challenging role with ample opportunity for career growth. The role will suit an experienced 2nd Line Support Engineer residing in the UK. You've been in this or similar role previously and have developed strong analytical and technical skills, having hands on experience in IT industry. This means working with latest technologies and supporting users is something you'll look forward to. You should be eligible for SC clearance. You will be mainly responsible for: Taking ownership and managing tickets through resolution or escalation is something you know all too well. Meeting your SLAs ( Service Level Agreements ) - troubleshooting, maintaining, and supporting a wide range of systems is just as important to you as answering queries and complaints. Taking ownership of your tickets, you're constantly involved in collaboration with the rest of the teams, ensuring personal and team objectives are achieved and providing further guidance when necessary. Upskilling yourself by gaining relevant qualifications and accreditations to further develop your skills. Understanding the importance of problem ownership and client success and aiming for top rated client feedback, providing high quality services. Handling client interaction, managing their expectations, reporting client facing risks and customer feedback with great professionalism. Ensuring quality delivery when working at any of their client sites and enjoy working it, all at the same time. Technical Skills: These are some of your areas of expertise and where you will be able to showcase your IT skills: Microsoft Exchange Active Directory Cloud (Azure, AWS or Google cloud) SCCM Office 365 Mobile Device Management Intune Windows Servers (full range) Server Virtualisation (HyperV/VMWare) Local Area Networking Symantec Products Cisco LAN/WAN (Routers, Switches, ASAs) Routing/switching equipment including, but not limited to, Cisco, Dell, HP Switches, Routers and Firewalls Citrix ( XenApp/XenDesktop) Formal IT qualification, ideally MCSE/MCITP or multiple MCPs massively advantageous Sharepoint 2010/2013 To apply for this 2nd Line Support Engineer permanent job, please click the button below and submit your latest CV. Curo Services endeavours to respond to all applications, however this may not always be possible during periods of high volume. Thank you for your patience. Curo Services is a trading name of Curo Resourcing Ltd and acts as an Employment Business for contract and temporary recruitment as well as an Employment Agency in relation to permanent vacancies.
Request Technology - Craig Johnson
Chicago, Illinois
*We are unable to sponsor for this permanent Full time role* *Position is bonus eligible* Prestigious Global Firm is currently seeking a Manager of Enterprise Quality Assurance. Candidate 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. Responsibilities: 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: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Technology or equivalent experience. 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. Good written and verbal communication skills. Attention to detail where needed. Clearly expresses verbal and written ideas. Understands, interprets and evaluates messages. Collaborates effectively. Conducts him/herself with utmost integrity at all times. Reports unethical conduct as required. Encourages fiscal responsibility and maintains confidentiality. Builds and maintains positive and supportive relationships across all departments and offices. Resolves conflict constructively. Establishes an environment of trust to promote knowledge sharing and group participation. Effectively resolves conflicts. Technologies: 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
*We are unable to sponsor for this permanent Full time role* *Position is bonus eligible* Prestigious Global Firm is currently seeking a Manager of Enterprise Quality Assurance. Candidate 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. Responsibilities: 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: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Technology or equivalent experience. 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. Good written and verbal communication skills. Attention to detail where needed. Clearly expresses verbal and written ideas. Understands, interprets and evaluates messages. Collaborates effectively. Conducts him/herself with utmost integrity at all times. Reports unethical conduct as required. Encourages fiscal responsibility and maintains confidentiality. Builds and maintains positive and supportive relationships across all departments and offices. Resolves conflict constructively. Establishes an environment of trust to promote knowledge sharing and group participation. Effectively resolves conflicts. Technologies: 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
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
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.
My client, a leading multinational defence company, are currently seeking a Principal Engineer/Technical Designer to join the business in a permanent capacity. The role is based out of my client's secure site in New Malden. It is offered on a hybrid basis, 2-3 days a week on site. Due to the nature of my clients work, candidates must either hold a live SC Clearance or be willing and able to undergo the clearance process. The principal engineer will design and implement information systems to support the business Share infrastructure. This candidate will ensure that all systems are working at optimal levels and support the development of new technologies and system requirements. To accomplish their core duty of designing and implementing complex computer systems, this candidate will be responsible for many tasks including: Leads the design and review processes, developing and documenting the proposed technical design for the integration and implementation. Create detailed plans for the integration of new systems architecture into existing infrastructure/systems. This includes logistical plans for the Operations teams to actually conduct the physical integrations, during which the candidate provides technical direction and support Analysing existing systems to ensure they offer adequate security and are effectively meeting the needs of systems/subsystems. They coordinate with all systems and subsystems teams to see that the system of systems is working optimally. They also analyse requirements to identify where they can integrate new hardware, operating systems, or connectivity solutions. Based on their knowledge of infrastructure, systems and their analysis of the systems' needs, the candidate may recommend alternative technologies or improvements to enhance systems to support Share infrastructure teams goals. Core skills: Experience with a broad range of technologies and building roadmaps Experience designing, integrating and managing complex infrastructure solutions Experience producing design documentation and associated governance and assurance processes Ability to provide technical system solutions, determine overall design direction and provide hardware recommendations for complex technical issues Experience planning and developing support processes and adhering to best practices Strong written and oral communication skills, and the ability to effectively communicate with technical and non-technical audiences Advanced skills: Knowledge of server Operating Systems (Windows, Linux, Unix etc) Knowledge of VMWARE and Virtualisation technologies (VMware Horizon, Citrix Xen Desktop) Knowledge of SAN and Storage Networks Knowledge of network technologies. Synergize Consulting is committed to equality and diversity in our workplace. Synergize Consulting provides equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants without regard to an individual's protected status, including race/ethnic origin, colour, nationality, national origin, ancestry, sex/gender, gender identity/expression, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, marriage/civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity, religion or belief, age, disability, or any other protected status or characteristic
22/04/2024
Full time
My client, a leading multinational defence company, are currently seeking a Principal Engineer/Technical Designer to join the business in a permanent capacity. The role is based out of my client's secure site in New Malden. It is offered on a hybrid basis, 2-3 days a week on site. Due to the nature of my clients work, candidates must either hold a live SC Clearance or be willing and able to undergo the clearance process. The principal engineer will design and implement information systems to support the business Share infrastructure. This candidate will ensure that all systems are working at optimal levels and support the development of new technologies and system requirements. To accomplish their core duty of designing and implementing complex computer systems, this candidate will be responsible for many tasks including: Leads the design and review processes, developing and documenting the proposed technical design for the integration and implementation. Create detailed plans for the integration of new systems architecture into existing infrastructure/systems. This includes logistical plans for the Operations teams to actually conduct the physical integrations, during which the candidate provides technical direction and support Analysing existing systems to ensure they offer adequate security and are effectively meeting the needs of systems/subsystems. They coordinate with all systems and subsystems teams to see that the system of systems is working optimally. They also analyse requirements to identify where they can integrate new hardware, operating systems, or connectivity solutions. Based on their knowledge of infrastructure, systems and their analysis of the systems' needs, the candidate may recommend alternative technologies or improvements to enhance systems to support Share infrastructure teams goals. Core skills: Experience with a broad range of technologies and building roadmaps Experience designing, integrating and managing complex infrastructure solutions Experience producing design documentation and associated governance and assurance processes Ability to provide technical system solutions, determine overall design direction and provide hardware recommendations for complex technical issues Experience planning and developing support processes and adhering to best practices Strong written and oral communication skills, and the ability to effectively communicate with technical and non-technical audiences Advanced skills: Knowledge of server Operating Systems (Windows, Linux, Unix etc) Knowledge of VMWARE and Virtualisation technologies (VMware Horizon, Citrix Xen Desktop) Knowledge of SAN and Storage Networks Knowledge of network technologies. Synergize Consulting is committed to equality and diversity in our workplace. Synergize Consulting provides equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants without regard to an individual's protected status, including race/ethnic origin, colour, nationality, national origin, ancestry, sex/gender, gender identity/expression, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, marriage/civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity, religion or belief, age, disability, or any other protected status or characteristic
Global Technology Solutions Ltd
Antrim, County Antrim
Ideal location - Belfast Salary - £27000 - 29000 Hours: Monday to Friday, pick up kit by 08:30 as local PUDO working on client site up till 17:30, overtime available Benefits: Car + Parking cards and Fuel cards + Pension + on call payment Start date - ASAP We have an exciting opportunity for a senior field service engineer to join a blue chip organisation on a permanent basis in Belfast . Senior Field Service Engineer will be required to fault find and repair a variety of IT equipment including Servers, PCs, Laptop, printer and point of sales systems (EPOS) at various Customer locations across the UK. Ensuring company processes, procedures and contractual requirements are followed whilst maintaining high levels of customer service. You must be an experienced time served "Field Service Engineer", a confident communicator at all levels and work well as part of a team. The position will report into Team Leader/Resource Managers (Field) but will also have critical relationships with Call Control and Technical vetting teams with Field Services. The role will involve: * Capable of working independently and remotely, required to perform on site troubleshooting on a wide range of products in a software or hardware environment. * Proficient in the installation, configuration and support of Server/Desktop/EPOS environment and in addition, be able to connect and install client software for various networking platforms at various customer locations in the UK. * Ability to follow documented procedures and adhere to safety and ESD precautions at all times. * Be able to demonstrate strong problem solving techniques with the ability to adapt and learn on the job. * Develop, grow and maintain professional working relationships with all internal stakeholders Call Control, Tech Vetting teams. * Ensure process, procedural and contractual agreements are being followed correctly. * Endeavour to provide all customers with the best level of customer service and support. * Complete documentation including Field Service Call reports and Customer Checksheets and ensure these are returned within SLA timescales. * Work proactively with call allocators to ensure SLA's are met in the most economic way. * Have a solid understanding of customers SLA requirement and use initiative to ensure the expectation is met and exceeded * Any additional activity as directed by Senior Management Key Experience * Have an excellent working knowledge of Server/PC architecture, knowledge of Windows Operating systems, break fix and troubleshooting of Servers, Desktops, EPOS, Laptops, and Printers. * Manufacturer recognised accreditations, ie HP/IBM/Dell. Both Server and Desktop. * At least 6 years customer facing IT industry experience. * Capable of working independently on a wide range of products. * Excellent communication skills. * Excellent proven organisational and customer service skills. * Able to work under pressure. * Able to maintain a consistent high standard of quality and professionalism. * Excellent Time management skills. * Team Player - ability to work as part of the team to deliver operational excellence. * Awareness of ITIL methodologies and best practice. * Previous employment in a similar role. * Ability to show flexibility to help the changing needs of the team. * Adhere to company standards and procedures at all times unless otherwise directed. * Maintain excellent customer relationships. * Maintain high levels of Punctuality, Communication, Attitude, Competence and Quality of Service * Maintain all appropriate Manufacturer Server Accreditations where app Senior Engineer main skills * MUST be able to obtain security clearances, BPSS & SC, (NPPV3 great to have but not essential) * X86 Server Hardware break fix Skills (can replace all components, upgrade Bios/firmware) * Laptop Hardware break fix skills (replace all components) * Must be able to hold Main vendor certifications on Servers & Laptops (Dell, HP, Lenovo) * Will form part of an on call rota covering 24*7*365 call outs Senior Engineer good to have experience/skills * Netapp - major advantage to hold this * Retail/Point of Sale (POS) Personal Attribute * Highly enthusiastic, approachable and self motivated to achieve targets. * Ability to prioritise workload effectively. * A Methodical and accurate approach to the job is critical. * Team focused - a genuine passion to deliver excellence through continuous development and improvement. * Be able to remain positive at all times and influence those around you. * Excellent communicator who can remain objective and focussed with Customers and Internal Agencies alike. * Good relationship management skills. * Previous Senior Field Engineer experience desirable. * Analytical, with exceptional attention to detail. * Innovative thinking, in terms of service quality and improvements * Full UK Driving Licence. In applying for this position, you consent to your personal data being shared with the specified employer and for your details to remain with GTS for as long as is necessary to process your application. See our Privacy Notice for full information Global Technology Solutions is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
22/04/2024
Full time
Ideal location - Belfast Salary - £27000 - 29000 Hours: Monday to Friday, pick up kit by 08:30 as local PUDO working on client site up till 17:30, overtime available Benefits: Car + Parking cards and Fuel cards + Pension + on call payment Start date - ASAP We have an exciting opportunity for a senior field service engineer to join a blue chip organisation on a permanent basis in Belfast . Senior Field Service Engineer will be required to fault find and repair a variety of IT equipment including Servers, PCs, Laptop, printer and point of sales systems (EPOS) at various Customer locations across the UK. Ensuring company processes, procedures and contractual requirements are followed whilst maintaining high levels of customer service. You must be an experienced time served "Field Service Engineer", a confident communicator at all levels and work well as part of a team. The position will report into Team Leader/Resource Managers (Field) but will also have critical relationships with Call Control and Technical vetting teams with Field Services. The role will involve: * Capable of working independently and remotely, required to perform on site troubleshooting on a wide range of products in a software or hardware environment. * Proficient in the installation, configuration and support of Server/Desktop/EPOS environment and in addition, be able to connect and install client software for various networking platforms at various customer locations in the UK. * Ability to follow documented procedures and adhere to safety and ESD precautions at all times. * Be able to demonstrate strong problem solving techniques with the ability to adapt and learn on the job. * Develop, grow and maintain professional working relationships with all internal stakeholders Call Control, Tech Vetting teams. * Ensure process, procedural and contractual agreements are being followed correctly. * Endeavour to provide all customers with the best level of customer service and support. * Complete documentation including Field Service Call reports and Customer Checksheets and ensure these are returned within SLA timescales. * Work proactively with call allocators to ensure SLA's are met in the most economic way. * Have a solid understanding of customers SLA requirement and use initiative to ensure the expectation is met and exceeded * Any additional activity as directed by Senior Management Key Experience * Have an excellent working knowledge of Server/PC architecture, knowledge of Windows Operating systems, break fix and troubleshooting of Servers, Desktops, EPOS, Laptops, and Printers. * Manufacturer recognised accreditations, ie HP/IBM/Dell. Both Server and Desktop. * At least 6 years customer facing IT industry experience. * Capable of working independently on a wide range of products. * Excellent communication skills. * Excellent proven organisational and customer service skills. * Able to work under pressure. * Able to maintain a consistent high standard of quality and professionalism. * Excellent Time management skills. * Team Player - ability to work as part of the team to deliver operational excellence. * Awareness of ITIL methodologies and best practice. * Previous employment in a similar role. * Ability to show flexibility to help the changing needs of the team. * Adhere to company standards and procedures at all times unless otherwise directed. * Maintain excellent customer relationships. * Maintain high levels of Punctuality, Communication, Attitude, Competence and Quality of Service * Maintain all appropriate Manufacturer Server Accreditations where app Senior Engineer main skills * MUST be able to obtain security clearances, BPSS & SC, (NPPV3 great to have but not essential) * X86 Server Hardware break fix Skills (can replace all components, upgrade Bios/firmware) * Laptop Hardware break fix skills (replace all components) * Must be able to hold Main vendor certifications on Servers & Laptops (Dell, HP, Lenovo) * Will form part of an on call rota covering 24*7*365 call outs Senior Engineer good to have experience/skills * Netapp - major advantage to hold this * Retail/Point of Sale (POS) Personal Attribute * Highly enthusiastic, approachable and self motivated to achieve targets. * Ability to prioritise workload effectively. * A Methodical and accurate approach to the job is critical. * Team focused - a genuine passion to deliver excellence through continuous development and improvement. * Be able to remain positive at all times and influence those around you. * Excellent communicator who can remain objective and focussed with Customers and Internal Agencies alike. * Good relationship management skills. * Previous Senior Field Engineer experience desirable. * Analytical, with exceptional attention to detail. * Innovative thinking, in terms of service quality and improvements * Full UK Driving Licence. In applying for this position, you consent to your personal data being shared with the specified employer and for your details to remain with GTS for as long as is necessary to process your application. See our Privacy Notice for full information Global Technology Solutions is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.