Service Desk Team Leader Newcastle £35,000 per annum Are you a dynamic IT professional with leadership experience looking to take the next step in your career? Join our team at a leading manufacturing company based in South Tyneside! We're seeking a talented Service Desk Team Leader to oversee our support operations and ensure the delivery of exceptional service to our internal stakeholders. Key Responsibilities: Lead and mentor a team of service desk analysts, providing guidance, coaching, and support to ensure high performance and customer satisfaction. Manage the day-to-day operations of the service desk, including ticket prioritisation, assignment, and resolution, to meet service level agreements (SLAs) and minimise downtime. Provide hands-on technical support and troubleshooting for escalated incidents and requests, ensuring timely resolution and effective communication with stakeholders. Oversee the support and maintenance of Office 365 suite, including Exchange Online, SharePoint, and Teams, to optimise productivity and collaboration across the organisation. Lead major incident management efforts, orchestrating cross-functional teams to resolve critical incidents swiftly and minimize impact on business operations. Drive continuous improvement initiatives within the service desk, identifying opportunities to enhance processes, tools, and workflows to increase efficiency and customer satisfaction. Collaborate with IT leadership to develop and implement service desk strategies, policies, and procedures aligned with industry best practices and ITIL framework. Requirements: Proven experience in a technical support role in a leadership or supervisory capacity. Strong proficiency in supporting Office 365 applications and services, with a focus on Exchange Online, SharePoint, and Teams. Experience working in Security Operations Center (SOC) or Network Operations Center (NOC) environments, with knowledge of cybersecurity principles and network monitoring tools. Demonstrated expertise in major incident management, with the ability to lead and coordinate response efforts under pressure. Ideally ITIL qualified, with a solid understanding of IT service management principles and practices. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact effectively with stakeholders at all levels of the organization. Strong problem-solving abilities and a proactive approach to driving continuous improvement. Why Join Us: Opportunity to work for a leading manufacturing company with a commitment to innovation and excellence. Competitive salary and benefits package, including on-call shift allowance and opportunities for career advancement. Collaborative and supportive work environment where your contributions are valued and recognized. Access to ongoing training and development opportunities to enhance your skills and advance your career in IT leadership. If you're ready to lead a dynamic service desk team and drive operational excellence, we want to hear from you! Apply now with your CV and cover letter outlining your relevant experience and qualifications. Modis International Ltd acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers in the UK. Modis Europe Ltd provide a variety of international solutions that connect clients to the best talent in the world. For all positions based in Switzerland, Modis Europe Ltd works with its licensed Swiss partner Accurity GmbH to ensure that candidate applications are handled in accordance with Swiss law. Both Modis International Ltd and Modis Europe Ltd are Equal Opportunities Employers. By applying for this role your details will be submitted to Modis International Ltd and/or Modis Europe Ltd. Our Candidate Privacy Information Statement which explains how we will use your information is available on the Modis website.
01/05/2024
Full time
Service Desk Team Leader Newcastle £35,000 per annum Are you a dynamic IT professional with leadership experience looking to take the next step in your career? Join our team at a leading manufacturing company based in South Tyneside! We're seeking a talented Service Desk Team Leader to oversee our support operations and ensure the delivery of exceptional service to our internal stakeholders. Key Responsibilities: Lead and mentor a team of service desk analysts, providing guidance, coaching, and support to ensure high performance and customer satisfaction. Manage the day-to-day operations of the service desk, including ticket prioritisation, assignment, and resolution, to meet service level agreements (SLAs) and minimise downtime. Provide hands-on technical support and troubleshooting for escalated incidents and requests, ensuring timely resolution and effective communication with stakeholders. Oversee the support and maintenance of Office 365 suite, including Exchange Online, SharePoint, and Teams, to optimise productivity and collaboration across the organisation. Lead major incident management efforts, orchestrating cross-functional teams to resolve critical incidents swiftly and minimize impact on business operations. Drive continuous improvement initiatives within the service desk, identifying opportunities to enhance processes, tools, and workflows to increase efficiency and customer satisfaction. Collaborate with IT leadership to develop and implement service desk strategies, policies, and procedures aligned with industry best practices and ITIL framework. Requirements: Proven experience in a technical support role in a leadership or supervisory capacity. Strong proficiency in supporting Office 365 applications and services, with a focus on Exchange Online, SharePoint, and Teams. Experience working in Security Operations Center (SOC) or Network Operations Center (NOC) environments, with knowledge of cybersecurity principles and network monitoring tools. Demonstrated expertise in major incident management, with the ability to lead and coordinate response efforts under pressure. Ideally ITIL qualified, with a solid understanding of IT service management principles and practices. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact effectively with stakeholders at all levels of the organization. Strong problem-solving abilities and a proactive approach to driving continuous improvement. Why Join Us: Opportunity to work for a leading manufacturing company with a commitment to innovation and excellence. Competitive salary and benefits package, including on-call shift allowance and opportunities for career advancement. Collaborative and supportive work environment where your contributions are valued and recognized. Access to ongoing training and development opportunities to enhance your skills and advance your career in IT leadership. If you're ready to lead a dynamic service desk team and drive operational excellence, we want to hear from you! Apply now with your CV and cover letter outlining your relevant experience and qualifications. Modis International Ltd acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers in the UK. Modis Europe Ltd provide a variety of international solutions that connect clients to the best talent in the world. For all positions based in Switzerland, Modis Europe Ltd works with its licensed Swiss partner Accurity GmbH to ensure that candidate applications are handled in accordance with Swiss law. Both Modis International Ltd and Modis Europe Ltd are Equal Opportunities Employers. By applying for this role your details will be submitted to Modis International Ltd and/or Modis Europe Ltd. Our Candidate Privacy Information Statement which explains how we will use your information is available on the Modis website.
Duty Technician, Incident Analyst (SC Cleared) We have an exciting new opportunity for a Duty Technician to join a leading organisation based in Winchester. This role would be the ideal opportunity for someone who has previously worked to handle incoming technical incidents, requests and changes in an accordingly and timely manner Rate - £170 a day to overall assignment rate of umbrella Duration - 12 months Location - Winchester The Role Within this exciting opportunity, you will be required to work within a large team to handle incoming technical support incidents, requests and changes. You will furthermore have previously worked within a customer facing role in which you will be resolving a wide range of technical issues such as resolving passwords to building and fixing hardware and software Key Skills - Previous experiences of handling technical support incidents and requests - Management of personal call queues to ensure calls are closed in a accordingly and timely manner - You have previously worked to resolve calls ranging from password to changes to complex changes which include constructing hardware and software - Strong communications and customer service skills If you believe you could be the right candidate for this position, please email me at (see below)
01/05/2024
Project-based
Duty Technician, Incident Analyst (SC Cleared) We have an exciting new opportunity for a Duty Technician to join a leading organisation based in Winchester. This role would be the ideal opportunity for someone who has previously worked to handle incoming technical incidents, requests and changes in an accordingly and timely manner Rate - £170 a day to overall assignment rate of umbrella Duration - 12 months Location - Winchester The Role Within this exciting opportunity, you will be required to work within a large team to handle incoming technical support incidents, requests and changes. You will furthermore have previously worked within a customer facing role in which you will be resolving a wide range of technical issues such as resolving passwords to building and fixing hardware and software Key Skills - Previous experiences of handling technical support incidents and requests - Management of personal call queues to ensure calls are closed in a accordingly and timely manner - You have previously worked to resolve calls ranging from password to changes to complex changes which include constructing hardware and software - Strong communications and customer service skills If you believe you could be the right candidate for this position, please email me at (see below)
Senior SOC Analyst, SIEM - Cloud based: Sentinel/ManageEngine Log360/QRadar/Splunk, Incident Response Management, ISO 27001/ISO 9001/Cyber Essentials - Hybrid London. Eligible for UK Security Clearance* We are hiring a Senior SOC Analyst to help build a new SOC function. The role will initially be very hands on, responsible for monitoring and triaging of events and incidents for our client base, using such tools as Microsoft Sentinel and ManageEngine Log 360, QRadar, Splunk. This role will play a leading part in the day-to-day activities of the SOC and influence the SOC on an operational, technical and strategic level. *Applicants must be eligible for SC Security Clearance and hold a British passport (single passport holder)* With a primary focus on small client environments and the corporate sector, this role oversees security monitoring for the company delivered solutions and ensures the integration of SIEM platforms into a new Private Cloud solution. As the first recruit into the SOC Team, you will collaborate with management to establish and expand the service according to business requirements. Main Duties and Responsibilities Monitoring & Investigation: Monitor SIEM tools to assure high security levels, analyse potential security incidents, conduct Real Time analysis, support investigations, and document findings to improve incident response procedures. Response: Lead and coordinate incident response activities, develop and maintain incident response plans, and escalate incidents as necessary, ensuring adherence to major incident processes. Intelligence: Stay updated on cybersecurity threats, integrate threat intelligence into security monitoring processes, and contribute to the development of threat intelligence feeds. Tool Management: Manage and optimize SIEM tools, evaluate new security technologies, and recommend enhancements to the security infrastructure. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to address security incidents, provide expertise to other analysts, and ensure monitoring of new and changed services. Maintain accurate documentation of security procedures, incident response plans, and analysis reports, create post-incident reports, monthly reporting packs, event and incident management processes, and runbooks/playbooks. Responsibilities: Assist in scoping and implementing new solutions, support the Pre-Sales team, conduct demonstrations of SOC tools to clients, and make recommendations for continual service improvement. Essential Skills and Experience Leadership qualities to guide other team members and drive security initiatives. Up-to-date knowledge of cybersecurity trends and threats Full understanding of SIEM systems -Microsoft Sentinel, Manage Engine Log 360, IBM QRadar, Splunk etc Security Operations and Incident Handling Analytical mindset and problem-solving skills. Understanding of ISO 27001, ISO 9001 & Cyber Essentials would be extremely advantageous Senior SOC Analyst, SIEM - Cloud based: Sentinel/ManageEngine Log360/QRadar/Splunk, Incident Response Management, ISO 27001/ISO 9001/Cyber Essentials - Hybrid London. Eligible for UK Security Clearance*
01/05/2024
Full time
Senior SOC Analyst, SIEM - Cloud based: Sentinel/ManageEngine Log360/QRadar/Splunk, Incident Response Management, ISO 27001/ISO 9001/Cyber Essentials - Hybrid London. Eligible for UK Security Clearance* We are hiring a Senior SOC Analyst to help build a new SOC function. The role will initially be very hands on, responsible for monitoring and triaging of events and incidents for our client base, using such tools as Microsoft Sentinel and ManageEngine Log 360, QRadar, Splunk. This role will play a leading part in the day-to-day activities of the SOC and influence the SOC on an operational, technical and strategic level. *Applicants must be eligible for SC Security Clearance and hold a British passport (single passport holder)* With a primary focus on small client environments and the corporate sector, this role oversees security monitoring for the company delivered solutions and ensures the integration of SIEM platforms into a new Private Cloud solution. As the first recruit into the SOC Team, you will collaborate with management to establish and expand the service according to business requirements. Main Duties and Responsibilities Monitoring & Investigation: Monitor SIEM tools to assure high security levels, analyse potential security incidents, conduct Real Time analysis, support investigations, and document findings to improve incident response procedures. Response: Lead and coordinate incident response activities, develop and maintain incident response plans, and escalate incidents as necessary, ensuring adherence to major incident processes. Intelligence: Stay updated on cybersecurity threats, integrate threat intelligence into security monitoring processes, and contribute to the development of threat intelligence feeds. Tool Management: Manage and optimize SIEM tools, evaluate new security technologies, and recommend enhancements to the security infrastructure. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to address security incidents, provide expertise to other analysts, and ensure monitoring of new and changed services. Maintain accurate documentation of security procedures, incident response plans, and analysis reports, create post-incident reports, monthly reporting packs, event and incident management processes, and runbooks/playbooks. Responsibilities: Assist in scoping and implementing new solutions, support the Pre-Sales team, conduct demonstrations of SOC tools to clients, and make recommendations for continual service improvement. Essential Skills and Experience Leadership qualities to guide other team members and drive security initiatives. Up-to-date knowledge of cybersecurity trends and threats Full understanding of SIEM systems -Microsoft Sentinel, Manage Engine Log 360, IBM QRadar, Splunk etc Security Operations and Incident Handling Analytical mindset and problem-solving skills. Understanding of ISO 27001, ISO 9001 & Cyber Essentials would be extremely advantageous Senior SOC Analyst, SIEM - Cloud based: Sentinel/ManageEngine Log360/QRadar/Splunk, Incident Response Management, ISO 27001/ISO 9001/Cyber Essentials - Hybrid London. Eligible for UK Security Clearance*
IT Applications Manager - Addlestone, Surrey Salary - £50,000 - 56,650 - Car Allowance £6780 Hybrid working available IT Applications Manager required for a leading client based in Addlestone, Surrey. 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
01/05/2024
Full time
IT Applications Manager - Addlestone, Surrey Salary - £50,000 - 56,650 - Car Allowance £6780 Hybrid working available IT Applications Manager required for a leading client based in Addlestone, Surrey. 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
Request Technology - Craig Johnson
Chicago, Illinois
*Position is bonus eligible* Prestigious Financial Company is currently seeking an Information Data Governance and Protection Analyst. Candidate will be responsible for supporting the development and implementation of the information governance, data protection, and privacy program. This includes supporting the development of strategies, policies, procedures, and controls related to the governance and protection of information throughout its life cycle. In addition, the role will work with stakeholders to define the information governance, data protection, and privacy requirements; will facilitate compliance with the identified requirements to control risk; will represent the program to internal and external stakeholders; and will support the development and implementation of training and awareness programs. This role will focus on compliance with applicable regulatory and legal rules and requirements (ie SEC-Regulation SCI, CFTC-System Safeguards, etc.) as they relate to information including support of regulatory exam and Internal Audit remediation planning, tracking, and mitigation. Responsibilities: Work with appropriate stakeholders and across the organization to create a culture that manages information as an enterprise asset Implementation of the information governance, data protection, and privacy program including the development of policies, procedures, and job aids Identification, implementation, and use of technologies to support program objectives and classification standards Execution of controls and risk assessments (eg, third-party risk, privacy, data protection) Responsible in performing the privacy impact assessment on data incidents and working with relevant stakeholders like Security Services and Legal to help closing the incident. Creation and execution of strategies to identify information across the organization and throughout its life cycle Preparation of program for regulatory and internal audits/examinations and timely remediation of any findings Use of technology/tools to track projects, manage deliverables and create reporting that support the program and its objectives Support of compliance assessments for information governance, data protection, and privacy including development of controls to measure risk Development and maintenance of the organization's Records and Information Management (RIM) program, ensuring information across all media and formats is properly retained and disposed including remediation of Legacy information Ensure retention, disposition, protection, and classification are addressed in new applications, platforms, and systems Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to implement information governance, data protection, and privacy policies and requirements Support and develop training and awareness programs for information governance, data protection, and privacy. Identify trends in privacy and regulatory requirements, compliance enforcement, and action the necessary changes in the program. Qualifications: Strong interest in understanding and solving data challenges with experience in information governance, data protection, and privacy policy Knowledge of and work experience with enterprise systems, networks, databases, and other technical domains Strong attention to detail, customer orientation, communication, and presentation skills including the ability to listen and quickly translate business needs into solutions and build effective working relationships Strong experience in building the capabilities for auto data classification, data security and data protection. Experience with classification standard definitions and settings Experience with Privacy requirements and work with personal information and its protection Strong strategic thinking, problem solving, and analytic skills Utilize metrics as means to improve performance Ability to adapt to change in emerging environments and work across multiple areas Experience in developing policies and procedures Experience in project management, project execution, and managing multiple priorities in a timeline driven environment Experience working in a highly regulated environment including an understanding of audit and compliance requirements Office 365 (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) Experience with systems supporting Compliance, Risk, Audit, Privacy, and Management such as ServiceNow, Archer, etc. Project/Program Management Business Intelligence tool experience Bachelor's degree or higher in information management, information systems, law, computer science or BA/BS in another discipline with equivalent experience Experience in the financial services industry Certifications Preferred: Certifications in Information, Data, Privacy Records or Security such as: Certified Information Privacy Professional (CIPP), Certified Information Privacy Management (CIPM), Certified Records Manager (CRM), and/or Certified Information Privacy Technologist (CIPT), Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), Information Governance Professional (IGP), Certified Information Security Manager (CISM) and Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA)
30/04/2024
Full time
*Position is bonus eligible* Prestigious Financial Company is currently seeking an Information Data Governance and Protection Analyst. Candidate will be responsible for supporting the development and implementation of the information governance, data protection, and privacy program. This includes supporting the development of strategies, policies, procedures, and controls related to the governance and protection of information throughout its life cycle. In addition, the role will work with stakeholders to define the information governance, data protection, and privacy requirements; will facilitate compliance with the identified requirements to control risk; will represent the program to internal and external stakeholders; and will support the development and implementation of training and awareness programs. This role will focus on compliance with applicable regulatory and legal rules and requirements (ie SEC-Regulation SCI, CFTC-System Safeguards, etc.) as they relate to information including support of regulatory exam and Internal Audit remediation planning, tracking, and mitigation. Responsibilities: Work with appropriate stakeholders and across the organization to create a culture that manages information as an enterprise asset Implementation of the information governance, data protection, and privacy program including the development of policies, procedures, and job aids Identification, implementation, and use of technologies to support program objectives and classification standards Execution of controls and risk assessments (eg, third-party risk, privacy, data protection) Responsible in performing the privacy impact assessment on data incidents and working with relevant stakeholders like Security Services and Legal to help closing the incident. Creation and execution of strategies to identify information across the organization and throughout its life cycle Preparation of program for regulatory and internal audits/examinations and timely remediation of any findings Use of technology/tools to track projects, manage deliverables and create reporting that support the program and its objectives Support of compliance assessments for information governance, data protection, and privacy including development of controls to measure risk Development and maintenance of the organization's Records and Information Management (RIM) program, ensuring information across all media and formats is properly retained and disposed including remediation of Legacy information Ensure retention, disposition, protection, and classification are addressed in new applications, platforms, and systems Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to implement information governance, data protection, and privacy policies and requirements Support and develop training and awareness programs for information governance, data protection, and privacy. Identify trends in privacy and regulatory requirements, compliance enforcement, and action the necessary changes in the program. Qualifications: Strong interest in understanding and solving data challenges with experience in information governance, data protection, and privacy policy Knowledge of and work experience with enterprise systems, networks, databases, and other technical domains Strong attention to detail, customer orientation, communication, and presentation skills including the ability to listen and quickly translate business needs into solutions and build effective working relationships Strong experience in building the capabilities for auto data classification, data security and data protection. Experience with classification standard definitions and settings Experience with Privacy requirements and work with personal information and its protection Strong strategic thinking, problem solving, and analytic skills Utilize metrics as means to improve performance Ability to adapt to change in emerging environments and work across multiple areas Experience in developing policies and procedures Experience in project management, project execution, and managing multiple priorities in a timeline driven environment Experience working in a highly regulated environment including an understanding of audit and compliance requirements Office 365 (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) Experience with systems supporting Compliance, Risk, Audit, Privacy, and Management such as ServiceNow, Archer, etc. Project/Program Management Business Intelligence tool experience Bachelor's degree or higher in information management, information systems, law, computer science or BA/BS in another discipline with equivalent experience Experience in the financial services industry Certifications Preferred: Certifications in Information, Data, Privacy Records or Security such as: Certified Information Privacy Professional (CIPP), Certified Information Privacy Management (CIPM), Certified Records Manager (CRM), and/or Certified Information Privacy Technologist (CIPT), Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), Information Governance Professional (IGP), Certified Information Security Manager (CISM) and Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA)
Senior SOC Analyst This is a chance for an individual to be in 'at the ground up' at the start of the development of the SOC and will play a leading role in the day-to-day activity of the SOC and influence of the SOC on an operational, technical and strategic level. The role will require SC Security Clearance and therefore candidate must only be UK nationals (duel nationality isn't accepted unfortunately) £50000 - £60000 per annum + Remote working London, Central What will you be doing? Primarily the role will be concerned with selecting and standing up an appropriate SIEM platform to service our client's needs. Once the tool is Embedded and processes are in place to ensure Business as Usual running, the role will then involve leading security monitoring efforts, conducting in-depth investigations, and actively participating in incident response activities. Duties & Responsibilities: Security Monitoring: Oversee and enhance security monitoring systems to detect and analyse potential security incidents. Conduct Real Time analysis of security alerts and escalate incidents as necessary. Incident Response: Lead and coordinate incident response activities to effectively contain, eradicate, and recover from security incidents. Develop and maintain incident response plans, ensuring they align with industry best practices. Threat Intelligence: Stay abreast of the latest cybersecurity threats and vulnerabilities, integrating threat intelligence into security monitoring processes. Contribute to the development of threat intelligence feeds to enhance proactive threat detection. Investigations: Perform in-depth investigations into incidents, determining the root cause and impact. Document findings and lessons learned to improve incident response procedures. Collaboration: Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including IT, legal, and management, to address security incidents and implement preventive measures. Provide expertise and guidance to other analysts. Security Tool Management: Manage and optimise security tools, ensuring they are properly configured and updated to maximize effectiveness. Evaluate new security technologies and recommend enhancements to the security infrastructure. Security Awareness: Contribute to security awareness training programs for employees to promote a culture of cybersecurity vigilance. Provide guidance on security best practices to various teams within the organization. Documentation: Maintain accurate and up-to-date documentation of security procedures, incident response plans, and analysis reports. Create post-incident reports for management and stakeholders. Create monthly reporting packs as per contractual requirements. Create and document robust event and incident management processes Essential Skills and Experience: Analytical mindset with the ability to troubleshoot and solve complex security issues. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for collaborating with diverse teams. Leadership qualities to guide Junior Analysts and drive security initiatives. Up-to-date knowledge of cybersecurity trends and threats. Full understanding of SIEM systems - IBM QRadar, FortiSIEM, Splunk, Sentinel etc IT Security Management, Policies, Procedures, Standards and Guidelines Risk Assessment Privacy and Compliance Conversant with security best practices (including ISO27001) and relevant security legislation Security Operations and Incident Handling IT Security Architecture If you are interested in hearing more please apply below or ring or send your CV to (see below)
29/04/2024
Full time
Senior SOC Analyst This is a chance for an individual to be in 'at the ground up' at the start of the development of the SOC and will play a leading role in the day-to-day activity of the SOC and influence of the SOC on an operational, technical and strategic level. The role will require SC Security Clearance and therefore candidate must only be UK nationals (duel nationality isn't accepted unfortunately) £50000 - £60000 per annum + Remote working London, Central What will you be doing? Primarily the role will be concerned with selecting and standing up an appropriate SIEM platform to service our client's needs. Once the tool is Embedded and processes are in place to ensure Business as Usual running, the role will then involve leading security monitoring efforts, conducting in-depth investigations, and actively participating in incident response activities. Duties & Responsibilities: Security Monitoring: Oversee and enhance security monitoring systems to detect and analyse potential security incidents. Conduct Real Time analysis of security alerts and escalate incidents as necessary. Incident Response: Lead and coordinate incident response activities to effectively contain, eradicate, and recover from security incidents. Develop and maintain incident response plans, ensuring they align with industry best practices. Threat Intelligence: Stay abreast of the latest cybersecurity threats and vulnerabilities, integrating threat intelligence into security monitoring processes. Contribute to the development of threat intelligence feeds to enhance proactive threat detection. Investigations: Perform in-depth investigations into incidents, determining the root cause and impact. Document findings and lessons learned to improve incident response procedures. Collaboration: Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including IT, legal, and management, to address security incidents and implement preventive measures. Provide expertise and guidance to other analysts. Security Tool Management: Manage and optimise security tools, ensuring they are properly configured and updated to maximize effectiveness. Evaluate new security technologies and recommend enhancements to the security infrastructure. Security Awareness: Contribute to security awareness training programs for employees to promote a culture of cybersecurity vigilance. Provide guidance on security best practices to various teams within the organization. Documentation: Maintain accurate and up-to-date documentation of security procedures, incident response plans, and analysis reports. Create post-incident reports for management and stakeholders. Create monthly reporting packs as per contractual requirements. Create and document robust event and incident management processes Essential Skills and Experience: Analytical mindset with the ability to troubleshoot and solve complex security issues. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for collaborating with diverse teams. Leadership qualities to guide Junior Analysts and drive security initiatives. Up-to-date knowledge of cybersecurity trends and threats. Full understanding of SIEM systems - IBM QRadar, FortiSIEM, Splunk, Sentinel etc IT Security Management, Policies, Procedures, Standards and Guidelines Risk Assessment Privacy and Compliance Conversant with security best practices (including ISO27001) and relevant security legislation Security Operations and Incident Handling IT Security Architecture If you are interested in hearing more please apply below or ring or send your CV to (see below)
IT Applications Manager - Addlestone, Surrey 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
29/04/2024
Full time
IT Applications Manager - Addlestone, Surrey 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
Role: SNOC Analyst Salary: Up to £35,000 dependent on experience + benefits package Location: Onsite in London Candidates will be sponsored through SC and DV clearance for this role We are looking for a SNOC Analyst to join an established team triaging security related events and incidents. You will be joining a small team where there is opportunity for career development and progression. Skills required; + Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) tooling + Experience in a SOC environment + Basic understanding of networks and cyber security + Bonus skillsets: Juniper, general infrastructure skills ie virtualisations, windows Servers, SQL, Sharepoint If you are interested in discussing this SNOC Analyst role further, please apply or send a copy of your updated CV to (see below) CBSbutler is acting as an employment agency for this role.
29/04/2024
Full time
Role: SNOC Analyst Salary: Up to £35,000 dependent on experience + benefits package Location: Onsite in London Candidates will be sponsored through SC and DV clearance for this role We are looking for a SNOC Analyst to join an established team triaging security related events and incidents. You will be joining a small team where there is opportunity for career development and progression. Skills required; + Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) tooling + Experience in a SOC environment + Basic understanding of networks and cyber security + Bonus skillsets: Juniper, general infrastructure skills ie virtualisations, windows Servers, SQL, Sharepoint If you are interested in discussing this SNOC Analyst role further, please apply or send a copy of your updated CV to (see below) CBSbutler is acting as an employment agency for this role.
Global Technology Solutions Ltd
Hampton, Cambridgeshire
Location - Hampton, Peterborough Pay - £14.84 per hour, after 3 months goes up to £15.44 Contract - 3 months Hours - 7.5 hours a day, between 07:00 and 20:30 - 2 weekends a month, get the days back in the week. Required skills: - Plenty of Customer service experience - Previously required to complete calls/make bookings. - Experience with Microsoft Word/Excel/PowerPoint/Outlook - Speaking/typing in English to a professional level. - Being a great problem solver - thinking proactively in order to resolve incidents as quickly and smoothly as possible. - Educated to GCSE Level or equivalent in Maths and English - IT certificated desirable but not essential. Requirements: - Regularly updating incidents logged on the Incident Management system and provide end users with a technical solution within Service Level Agreements. - Proactively keeping Customers informed on incident or request status and progress. - Escalate incidents where a first time fix is not possible to either 2nd line support or the relevant resolver group. - Adhering to Incident management procedures. - Monitor, progress, and resolve incidents whilst ensuring customer satisfaction through proactive updates, frequent contact and escalation where necessary. - Keeping up to date with the current standard procedures. - Proactively maintain and develop knowledge, skills and experience through client contact, industry sources, formalised training and development plan. - Escalate potential service issues initially with Shift Leader/Team Leader/Service Desk Manager/Service Delivery Manager - Escalate potential problem issues with Problem and Incident Management. - Contributing to team meetings. If you think you're suitable for the role, apply now! "In applying for this position, you consent to your personal data being shared with the specified employer and for your details to remain with GTS for as long as is necessary to process your application. See our Privacy Notice for full information Global Technology Solutions is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy
26/04/2024
Project-based
Location - Hampton, Peterborough Pay - £14.84 per hour, after 3 months goes up to £15.44 Contract - 3 months Hours - 7.5 hours a day, between 07:00 and 20:30 - 2 weekends a month, get the days back in the week. Required skills: - Plenty of Customer service experience - Previously required to complete calls/make bookings. - Experience with Microsoft Word/Excel/PowerPoint/Outlook - Speaking/typing in English to a professional level. - Being a great problem solver - thinking proactively in order to resolve incidents as quickly and smoothly as possible. - Educated to GCSE Level or equivalent in Maths and English - IT certificated desirable but not essential. Requirements: - Regularly updating incidents logged on the Incident Management system and provide end users with a technical solution within Service Level Agreements. - Proactively keeping Customers informed on incident or request status and progress. - Escalate incidents where a first time fix is not possible to either 2nd line support or the relevant resolver group. - Adhering to Incident management procedures. - Monitor, progress, and resolve incidents whilst ensuring customer satisfaction through proactive updates, frequent contact and escalation where necessary. - Keeping up to date with the current standard procedures. - Proactively maintain and develop knowledge, skills and experience through client contact, industry sources, formalised training and development plan. - Escalate potential service issues initially with Shift Leader/Team Leader/Service Desk Manager/Service Delivery Manager - Escalate potential problem issues with Problem and Incident Management. - Contributing to team meetings. If you think you're suitable for the role, apply now! "In applying for this position, you consent to your personal data being shared with the specified employer and for your details to remain with GTS for as long as is necessary to process your application. See our Privacy Notice for full information Global Technology Solutions is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy
Cyber Defence Engineer - DV Clearance Required! The Cyber Defence Engineer will join a growing security team responsible for designing, delivering and maintaining operational cybersecurity capabilities. Conducting pro-active, risk-based, protective monitoring on priority C4IS/networks to identify internal and external cyber-threats/attacks. This position involves a broad range of skills, including the development and mentoring of Junior Analysts, monitoring networks to actively remediate unauthorised activities. We offer: Daily Rate - Market rate - flexible 12-Month Contract with Likely Extensions Northallerton (4 days on site) What we're looking for: Previous experience of utilising the MITRE ATT&CK and Cyber Kill Chain frameworks Skilled in maintaining Microsoft directory services. Experience using virtualisation software. Excellent communication skills Experience of writing Defence/Government documentation Someone hands on. Responsibilities include: Develop and integrate security event monitoring and incident management services. Respond to security incidents as they occur as part of an incident response team. Implement metrics and dashboards to give visibility of the Enterprise infrastructure. Produce documentation to ensure the repeatability and standardisation of security operating procedures. Develop additional investigative methods using the SOC's software toolsets to enhance recognition opportunities for specific analysis. Apply now to discuss this exciting opportunity further.
26/04/2024
Project-based
Cyber Defence Engineer - DV Clearance Required! The Cyber Defence Engineer will join a growing security team responsible for designing, delivering and maintaining operational cybersecurity capabilities. Conducting pro-active, risk-based, protective monitoring on priority C4IS/networks to identify internal and external cyber-threats/attacks. This position involves a broad range of skills, including the development and mentoring of Junior Analysts, monitoring networks to actively remediate unauthorised activities. We offer: Daily Rate - Market rate - flexible 12-Month Contract with Likely Extensions Northallerton (4 days on site) What we're looking for: Previous experience of utilising the MITRE ATT&CK and Cyber Kill Chain frameworks Skilled in maintaining Microsoft directory services. Experience using virtualisation software. Excellent communication skills Experience of writing Defence/Government documentation Someone hands on. Responsibilities include: Develop and integrate security event monitoring and incident management services. Respond to security incidents as they occur as part of an incident response team. Implement metrics and dashboards to give visibility of the Enterprise infrastructure. Produce documentation to ensure the repeatability and standardisation of security operating procedures. Develop additional investigative methods using the SOC's software toolsets to enhance recognition opportunities for specific analysis. Apply now to discuss this exciting opportunity further.
People Source Consulting Ltd
Antrim, County Antrim
Our client is a leading global IT Solutions provider who are seeking to recruit a Customer Support Engineer/Service Desk Analyst to deliver unique value by collaboratively and reactively solving customer problems, providing proactive support advice, contributing to product quality and enhancements and creating self-help assets to broadly reach more customers. You will be part of a team responsible for providing an outstanding technical support experience to our business customers. From problem identification to full resolution, you will own and manage the customer experience over the phone and Web. Your responsibilities will include the below: Responsible for the customer support experience Own, troubleshoot and solve customer technical issues, using collaboration, troubleshooting best practices and transparency within and across teams (eg swarming) Identify cases that require escalation (either technically or strategically) Create and maintain incident management requests to product group/engineering group Contribute to case deflection initiatives, automation and other digital self-help assets to improve customer/engineer experience Provide ramp activities, knowledge sharing, technical coaching and mentoring Drive technical collaboration & engagement Lead or participate in building communities with peer delivery roles; may be workload or specialty specific Nice to have but not essential Knowledge and demonstrated technical proficiency in SharePoint or Microsoft Teams. General understanding of Microsoft 365 administration principles. People Source Consulting Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. People Source specialise in technology recruitment across niche markets including Information Technology, Digital TV, Digital Marketing, Project and Programme Management, SAP, Digital and Consumer Electronics, Air Traffic Management, Management Consultancy, Business Intelligence, Manufacturing, Telecoms, Public Sector, Healthcare, Finance and Oil & Gas.
26/04/2024
Full time
Our client is a leading global IT Solutions provider who are seeking to recruit a Customer Support Engineer/Service Desk Analyst to deliver unique value by collaboratively and reactively solving customer problems, providing proactive support advice, contributing to product quality and enhancements and creating self-help assets to broadly reach more customers. You will be part of a team responsible for providing an outstanding technical support experience to our business customers. From problem identification to full resolution, you will own and manage the customer experience over the phone and Web. Your responsibilities will include the below: Responsible for the customer support experience Own, troubleshoot and solve customer technical issues, using collaboration, troubleshooting best practices and transparency within and across teams (eg swarming) Identify cases that require escalation (either technically or strategically) Create and maintain incident management requests to product group/engineering group Contribute to case deflection initiatives, automation and other digital self-help assets to improve customer/engineer experience Provide ramp activities, knowledge sharing, technical coaching and mentoring Drive technical collaboration & engagement Lead or participate in building communities with peer delivery roles; may be workload or specialty specific Nice to have but not essential Knowledge and demonstrated technical proficiency in SharePoint or Microsoft Teams. General understanding of Microsoft 365 administration principles. People Source Consulting Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. People Source specialise in technology recruitment across niche markets including Information Technology, Digital TV, Digital Marketing, Project and Programme Management, SAP, Digital and Consumer Electronics, Air Traffic Management, Management Consultancy, Business Intelligence, Manufacturing, Telecoms, Public Sector, Healthcare, Finance and Oil & Gas.
Service Desk Team Leader South Tyneside £32,000 per annum + On-call Shift Allowance Are you a dynamic IT professional with leadership experience looking to take the next step in your career? Join our team at a leading manufacturing company based in South Tyneside! We're seeking a talented Service Desk Team Leader to oversee our support operations and ensure the delivery of exceptional service to our internal stakeholders. Key Responsibilities: Lead and mentor a team of service desk analysts, providing guidance, coaching, and support to ensure high performance and customer satisfaction. Manage the day-to-day operations of the service desk, including ticket prioritization, assignment, and resolution, to meet service level agreements (SLAs) and minimize downtime. Provide hands-on technical support and troubleshooting for escalated incidents and requests, ensuring timely resolution and effective communication with stakeholders. Oversee the support and maintenance of Office 365 suite, including Exchange Online, SharePoint, and Teams, to optimize productivity and collaboration across the organization. Lead major incident management efforts, orchestrating cross-functional teams to resolve critical incidents swiftly and minimize impact on business operations. Drive continuous improvement initiatives within the service desk, identifying opportunities to enhance processes, tools, and workflows to increase efficiency and customer satisfaction. Collaborate with IT leadership to develop and implement service desk strategies, policies, and procedures aligned with industry best practices and ITIL framework. Requirements: Proven experience in a technical support role in a leadership or supervisory capacity. Strong proficiency in supporting Office 365 applications and services, with a focus on Exchange Online, SharePoint, and Teams. Experience working in Security Operations Center (SOC) or Network Operations Center (NOC) environments, with knowledge of cybersecurity principles and network monitoring tools. Demonstrated expertise in major incident management, with the ability to lead and coordinate response efforts under pressure. Ideally ITIL qualified, with a solid understanding of IT service management principles and practices. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact effectively with stakeholders at all levels of the organization. Strong problem-solving abilities and a proactive approach to driving continuous improvement. Why Join Us: Opportunity to work for a leading manufacturing company with a commitment to innovation and excellence. Competitive salary and benefits package, including on-call shift allowance and opportunities for career advancement. Collaborative and supportive work environment where your contributions are valued and recognized. Access to ongoing training and development opportunities to enhance your skills and advance your career in IT leadership. If you're ready to lead a dynamic service desk team and drive operational excellence, we want to hear from you! Apply now with your CV and cover letter outlining your relevant experience and qualifications. Modis International Ltd acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers in the UK. Modis Europe Ltd provide a variety of international solutions that connect clients to the best talent in the world. For all positions based in Switzerland, Modis Europe Ltd works with its licensed Swiss partner Accurity GmbH to ensure that candidate applications are handled in accordance with Swiss law. Both Modis International Ltd and Modis Europe Ltd are Equal Opportunities Employers. By applying for this role your details will be submitted to Modis International Ltd and/or Modis Europe Ltd. Our Candidate Privacy Information Statement which explains how we will use your information is available on the Modis website.
26/04/2024
Full time
Service Desk Team Leader South Tyneside £32,000 per annum + On-call Shift Allowance Are you a dynamic IT professional with leadership experience looking to take the next step in your career? Join our team at a leading manufacturing company based in South Tyneside! We're seeking a talented Service Desk Team Leader to oversee our support operations and ensure the delivery of exceptional service to our internal stakeholders. Key Responsibilities: Lead and mentor a team of service desk analysts, providing guidance, coaching, and support to ensure high performance and customer satisfaction. Manage the day-to-day operations of the service desk, including ticket prioritization, assignment, and resolution, to meet service level agreements (SLAs) and minimize downtime. Provide hands-on technical support and troubleshooting for escalated incidents and requests, ensuring timely resolution and effective communication with stakeholders. Oversee the support and maintenance of Office 365 suite, including Exchange Online, SharePoint, and Teams, to optimize productivity and collaboration across the organization. Lead major incident management efforts, orchestrating cross-functional teams to resolve critical incidents swiftly and minimize impact on business operations. Drive continuous improvement initiatives within the service desk, identifying opportunities to enhance processes, tools, and workflows to increase efficiency and customer satisfaction. Collaborate with IT leadership to develop and implement service desk strategies, policies, and procedures aligned with industry best practices and ITIL framework. Requirements: Proven experience in a technical support role in a leadership or supervisory capacity. Strong proficiency in supporting Office 365 applications and services, with a focus on Exchange Online, SharePoint, and Teams. Experience working in Security Operations Center (SOC) or Network Operations Center (NOC) environments, with knowledge of cybersecurity principles and network monitoring tools. Demonstrated expertise in major incident management, with the ability to lead and coordinate response efforts under pressure. Ideally ITIL qualified, with a solid understanding of IT service management principles and practices. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact effectively with stakeholders at all levels of the organization. Strong problem-solving abilities and a proactive approach to driving continuous improvement. Why Join Us: Opportunity to work for a leading manufacturing company with a commitment to innovation and excellence. Competitive salary and benefits package, including on-call shift allowance and opportunities for career advancement. Collaborative and supportive work environment where your contributions are valued and recognized. Access to ongoing training and development opportunities to enhance your skills and advance your career in IT leadership. If you're ready to lead a dynamic service desk team and drive operational excellence, we want to hear from you! Apply now with your CV and cover letter outlining your relevant experience and qualifications. Modis International Ltd acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers in the UK. Modis Europe Ltd provide a variety of international solutions that connect clients to the best talent in the world. For all positions based in Switzerland, Modis Europe Ltd works with its licensed Swiss partner Accurity GmbH to ensure that candidate applications are handled in accordance with Swiss law. Both Modis International Ltd and Modis Europe Ltd are Equal Opportunities Employers. By applying for this role your details will be submitted to Modis International Ltd and/or Modis Europe Ltd. Our Candidate Privacy Information Statement which explains how we will use your information is available on the Modis website.
Job Title : Service Desk Analyst - First Line Support Location : York Salary : £26,000 Role Overview We're seeking a Service Desk Analyst to manage user queries and technical incidents. This position involves monitoring systems, prioritizing and resolving incidents, and providing support via phone, email, or VPN. Responsibilities Address first and second-level user queries. Monitor systems and service status. Respond promptly to incidents. Deliver support through various channels. Requirements IT background with experience in technical support. Excellent communication and customer service skills. Ability to work independently and in a team. Full driving license and York-based. Preferred Skills Experience with platforms like Microsoft Windows, Active Directory, and Service Desk tools. Knowledge of data center technologies and security services. Benefits Competitive salary of £26,000. Opportunities for career growth. Supportive work environment.
25/04/2024
Full time
Job Title : Service Desk Analyst - First Line Support Location : York Salary : £26,000 Role Overview We're seeking a Service Desk Analyst to manage user queries and technical incidents. This position involves monitoring systems, prioritizing and resolving incidents, and providing support via phone, email, or VPN. Responsibilities Address first and second-level user queries. Monitor systems and service status. Respond promptly to incidents. Deliver support through various channels. Requirements IT background with experience in technical support. Excellent communication and customer service skills. Ability to work independently and in a team. Full driving license and York-based. Preferred Skills Experience with platforms like Microsoft Windows, Active Directory, and Service Desk tools. Knowledge of data center technologies and security services. Benefits Competitive salary of £26,000. Opportunities for career growth. Supportive work environment.