Robert Walters is working in partnership with a UK leading utility infrastructure services provider. A multibillion turnover over business, specialising in providing services across water, energy, transport, and telecoms. Due to continued growth, they are keen to expand their technology and architecture practice. As such, they are keen to appoint a Technical Architect, you will define and deliver innovative, cost effective and efficient technical solutions. Working with the EA you will consult and contribute on the design, delivery and deployment of technical solutions. In addition, you will take ownership for the evolution of the technical architecture, analyse technical issues, business problems, develop designs and govern the solution design. The permanent opportunity for a Technical Architect, will pay a salary range of £60,000 to £75,000 plus car cash allowance and bonus with a hybrid working model. Technical Architect: Duties Develop technical solutions to meet agreed business requirements Ensure the most effective use of the available technologies from Group Represent technical change through corporate governance processes Elaborate risks, dependencies, scope, and scale of technical changes Advise on the viability of technical solutions Act as a single point of contact for technical aspects Contribute to the coordination of third parties Develop and maintain a level of technical expertise Knowledge of current best practice and industry trends Contribute to the overall IT strategy and proactively identifying continuous improvement Manage communication up to MD level across business and technical areas Ensure technical ideas and solutions are effectively translated into the real world. Provide key stake holders at a senior level the right information Technical Architect: Experience Communicate complex issues Produce high quality technical documentation and design specifications. Project management, business analysis and critical thinking skills Strong Technical Architecture background Track record of leading, influencing and creating architecture standards Technical Architect: Technical Background Modern Workplace Technologies (M365, Power Platform, Azure) Microsoft Enterprise Mobility and Security + Wider Security & Compliance experience Microsoft Azure Microsoft 365 design and deployments Office 365 product suite (SharePoint/OneDrive/Exchange/Teams) Intune Product family (SCCM, Intune, MDT, MDM, Autopilot) Mobility/BYO devices and services such as Android and iOS. Microsoft certifications in M365, Power Platform, and Azure desirable Management of third-party delivery agencies to scope, refine, and produce deliverables. Gathering and managing non-functional requirements for infrastructure and technical services Business Continuity/Disaster Recovery Designing secure technical solutions - networks, storage, cloud (Microsoft Azure), Servers and third-party data centres Implementing security solutions that are compliant to DPA/GDPR, cyber essentials, ISO 27001 within large enterprises. The permanent opportunity for a Technical Architect will pay a salary range of £60,000 to £75,000 plus car cash allowance and bonus with a hybrid working model. This is an opportunity to join a UK market leader, that has grown year on year. For further information, please apply with an updated CV and contact Ajay Hayre on (see below) Robert Walters Operations Limited is an employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates
24/04/2024
Full time
Robert Walters is working in partnership with a UK leading utility infrastructure services provider. A multibillion turnover over business, specialising in providing services across water, energy, transport, and telecoms. Due to continued growth, they are keen to expand their technology and architecture practice. As such, they are keen to appoint a Technical Architect, you will define and deliver innovative, cost effective and efficient technical solutions. Working with the EA you will consult and contribute on the design, delivery and deployment of technical solutions. In addition, you will take ownership for the evolution of the technical architecture, analyse technical issues, business problems, develop designs and govern the solution design. The permanent opportunity for a Technical Architect, will pay a salary range of £60,000 to £75,000 plus car cash allowance and bonus with a hybrid working model. Technical Architect: Duties Develop technical solutions to meet agreed business requirements Ensure the most effective use of the available technologies from Group Represent technical change through corporate governance processes Elaborate risks, dependencies, scope, and scale of technical changes Advise on the viability of technical solutions Act as a single point of contact for technical aspects Contribute to the coordination of third parties Develop and maintain a level of technical expertise Knowledge of current best practice and industry trends Contribute to the overall IT strategy and proactively identifying continuous improvement Manage communication up to MD level across business and technical areas Ensure technical ideas and solutions are effectively translated into the real world. Provide key stake holders at a senior level the right information Technical Architect: Experience Communicate complex issues Produce high quality technical documentation and design specifications. Project management, business analysis and critical thinking skills Strong Technical Architecture background Track record of leading, influencing and creating architecture standards Technical Architect: Technical Background Modern Workplace Technologies (M365, Power Platform, Azure) Microsoft Enterprise Mobility and Security + Wider Security & Compliance experience Microsoft Azure Microsoft 365 design and deployments Office 365 product suite (SharePoint/OneDrive/Exchange/Teams) Intune Product family (SCCM, Intune, MDT, MDM, Autopilot) Mobility/BYO devices and services such as Android and iOS. Microsoft certifications in M365, Power Platform, and Azure desirable Management of third-party delivery agencies to scope, refine, and produce deliverables. Gathering and managing non-functional requirements for infrastructure and technical services Business Continuity/Disaster Recovery Designing secure technical solutions - networks, storage, cloud (Microsoft Azure), Servers and third-party data centres Implementing security solutions that are compliant to DPA/GDPR, cyber essentials, ISO 27001 within large enterprises. The permanent opportunity for a Technical Architect will pay a salary range of £60,000 to £75,000 plus car cash allowance and bonus with a hybrid working model. This is an opportunity to join a UK market leader, that has grown year on year. For further information, please apply with an updated CV and contact Ajay Hayre on (see below) Robert Walters Operations Limited is an employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates
You will be: Working closely with Business Analysts , supporting the development of good business and technical requirements. Working closely with internal and external technical teams (delivery, development and test) ensuring the built solution aligns to the agreed design. Working with the Project Management Office , aligning to our delivery strategies. Working with Enterprise Architecture , aligning solutions to our technology strategies. Leading the recommendation of appropriate technologies and architectures to meet requirements for particular projects (within the constraints of Project Needs, Business Needs, Enterprise Architecture and Technology). Ensuring technology options are fully costed, and risks and benefits understood to enable effective decision-making by project teams, sponsors and subject matter experts Ensuring clear handover of agreed design to delivery teams and continued architectural support throughout the delivery and cutover of solutions. Ensuring software vendors and outsourced implementation partners meet the required technology specifications to deliver a quality product, adhering to technical governance . Building and maintaining customer and stakeholder relationships that will support our ability to deliver its mission, its reputation and remain sustainable. Being an agent of change through visible ownership, clear and consistent communication and a focus on benefits realisation . Ensuring compliance with appropriate internal and external governance including quality, health, safety, security and environmental legislation, minimising risk to the business and enhancing our reputation. We are now working in a hybrid way, with a mix of remote and office working. We strive to offer a great work life balance - if you are looking for flexible options, we will try to make this work where business possible. This will be dependent on the kind of role you do and part of the business you work in. About the Candidate Knowledge, Experience and Skills Strong solutions architecture skills and experience Knowledge and experience with hybrid cloud and on-prem environments Exposure to the cyber security aspects of solution architectures Well versed with cloud architecture frameworks and design patterns Knowledge of data architecture and exposure to the pros and cons of various forms of data storage and processing Knowledge and experience with MS Azure solution architectures (esp. IaaS, PaaS and SaaS based solutions) Experience in MS Azure Infra, Networks, Storage, Apps and Azure DevOps Experience with Azure Resource Manager, Resource Groups, Virtual Networks, Azure Virtual Machines, Azure Storage types, PowerShell DSC, Azure Automation, Azure Active Directory (Entra), and Azure Site Recovery Experience in developing and deploying cloud native applications using Azure PaaS Capabilities (App Services Plans, Key Vault, Azure Cosmos DB types) Strong communications , listening and influencing skills (diagrams, written and verbal) Experience in creating solution proposals, statement of work (SOW), presenting and articulating Strong business and technical analysis skills Ability to research existing and new solution components and blueprints to match with solution requirements Ability to use a risk based approach to recommendations on architectures Ability to tailor your approach to the given project/business area/vendor Ability to cope with ambiguity , whilst still striving for the required levels of clarity Understanding that "perfect is the enemy of good" Some experience diagramming with UML and utilising blueprint diagrams Exposure to how business works (ie you have sight outside of just the IT department) Personal Qualities Diligent , resilient and self-reliant Adaptable to different teams and environments Passionate for architecting good solutions within given constraints Self-motivated to drive your own learning (esp. in the MS Azure cloud solutions architecture space) Keen to grow knowledge in self and others through mentoring, coaching and sharing experience. Content not to reinvent the wheel, but to use existing solution sets and blueprints where available, and weave together and tailor where needed
23/04/2024
Full time
You will be: Working closely with Business Analysts , supporting the development of good business and technical requirements. Working closely with internal and external technical teams (delivery, development and test) ensuring the built solution aligns to the agreed design. Working with the Project Management Office , aligning to our delivery strategies. Working with Enterprise Architecture , aligning solutions to our technology strategies. Leading the recommendation of appropriate technologies and architectures to meet requirements for particular projects (within the constraints of Project Needs, Business Needs, Enterprise Architecture and Technology). Ensuring technology options are fully costed, and risks and benefits understood to enable effective decision-making by project teams, sponsors and subject matter experts Ensuring clear handover of agreed design to delivery teams and continued architectural support throughout the delivery and cutover of solutions. Ensuring software vendors and outsourced implementation partners meet the required technology specifications to deliver a quality product, adhering to technical governance . Building and maintaining customer and stakeholder relationships that will support our ability to deliver its mission, its reputation and remain sustainable. Being an agent of change through visible ownership, clear and consistent communication and a focus on benefits realisation . Ensuring compliance with appropriate internal and external governance including quality, health, safety, security and environmental legislation, minimising risk to the business and enhancing our reputation. We are now working in a hybrid way, with a mix of remote and office working. We strive to offer a great work life balance - if you are looking for flexible options, we will try to make this work where business possible. This will be dependent on the kind of role you do and part of the business you work in. About the Candidate Knowledge, Experience and Skills Strong solutions architecture skills and experience Knowledge and experience with hybrid cloud and on-prem environments Exposure to the cyber security aspects of solution architectures Well versed with cloud architecture frameworks and design patterns Knowledge of data architecture and exposure to the pros and cons of various forms of data storage and processing Knowledge and experience with MS Azure solution architectures (esp. IaaS, PaaS and SaaS based solutions) Experience in MS Azure Infra, Networks, Storage, Apps and Azure DevOps Experience with Azure Resource Manager, Resource Groups, Virtual Networks, Azure Virtual Machines, Azure Storage types, PowerShell DSC, Azure Automation, Azure Active Directory (Entra), and Azure Site Recovery Experience in developing and deploying cloud native applications using Azure PaaS Capabilities (App Services Plans, Key Vault, Azure Cosmos DB types) Strong communications , listening and influencing skills (diagrams, written and verbal) Experience in creating solution proposals, statement of work (SOW), presenting and articulating Strong business and technical analysis skills Ability to research existing and new solution components and blueprints to match with solution requirements Ability to use a risk based approach to recommendations on architectures Ability to tailor your approach to the given project/business area/vendor Ability to cope with ambiguity , whilst still striving for the required levels of clarity Understanding that "perfect is the enemy of good" Some experience diagramming with UML and utilising blueprint diagrams Exposure to how business works (ie you have sight outside of just the IT department) Personal Qualities Diligent , resilient and self-reliant Adaptable to different teams and environments Passionate for architecting good solutions within given constraints Self-motivated to drive your own learning (esp. in the MS Azure cloud solutions architecture space) Keen to grow knowledge in self and others through mentoring, coaching and sharing experience. Content not to reinvent the wheel, but to use existing solution sets and blueprints where available, and weave together and tailor where needed
Lead IT Security Manager Permanent Birmingham - 2 Days per week on site £48,900 - £61,140 per annum My client in the Rail industry are looking for a Lead IT Security Manager to join their fast-paced Operations team on a permanent basis. The Lead IT Security Manager is responsible for is the effective management of the Security Operations pillar within the IT Security, Compliance & Identity function. This includes Security technology and Security Operations Centre management. Key focus areas for this role, the ideal candidate will have experience in each of the below; Threat & Vulnerability Management Security Operations Centre - 24/7 Outsourced Web & Content Filtering - ProofPoint, Zscaler, etc. Endpoint Security Infrastructure Security Accountabilities * Lead the Security Operations pillar, determining and delivering requirements, methods, and tools to provide value and reduce risk across proactive monitoring, incident response, threat management and vulnerability management (among other activity) . * Lead the creation and maintenance of Security Operations policy, standards procedures, and documentation (including playbooks and guidance). * Manage the application and compliance of security operations procedures, reviewing actual and potential security breaches, and ensuring their investigation. * Lead the Security Operations team's response to incidents, recommending actions and appropriate control improvements. * Monitor the external environment to gather intelligence on emerging technologies, documenting impacts, threats, and opportunities to IT. * Provide expert advice on threat intelligence activities, identifying which threat categories are most dangerous to the organization and how to defend against them. * Manage vulnerability assessment activities within company IT, providing expert advice where necessary in the review of vulnerability assessment tools and techniques. * Develop, maintain, and test Security Operations' incident management procedures, investigating escalated incidents and facilitating recovery post-incident resolution. * Lead Security Operations risk management activities, leading on the identification of risks and vulnerabilities and assessment of their impacts. * Manage and oversee the day-to-day activity of the SOC supplier who will deliver security capabilities, communicating their activity to relevant teams. * Manage the design, delivery, maintenance, and continuous improvement of the IT Security Ops capabilities in line with business needs. * Manage the Security Operations Centre (SOC) capability, ensuring effective protection, defence, and response to IT security risks. * Promote the Security, Compliance & Identity function to develop and enhance the team profile to develop enduring relationships with stakeholders and teams. * Implement a multi-year Security roadmap that provides proactive capabilities which enable business objectives. * Actively promote and embed Equality Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) in all your work, and support and comply with all organisational initiatives, policies and procedures on EDI. Skills: * Relationship Building. Ability to develop and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders. * Security Operations. Ability provide leadership for live security incidents and helping conduct robust investigations in order to identify corrective actions and see them through to completion. * Threat Intelligence. Ability to provide guidance on proactive threat identification, analysis, and mitigation. Skilled in actionable intelligence, industry sources, and general awareness of threat landscape. * Vulnerability Assessment. Ability to identify and classify security vulnerabilities in networks, systems and applications and mitigating or eliminating their impact. * Risk Management. Ability to identify IT security operations risks and the delivery of audit remediation activities. * Emerging technology monitoring. Ability to identify and assess new and emerging technologies, products, services, methods and techniques. Knowledge: * Knowledge of IT Service Frameworks, methodologies, and best practice such as ITIL v4 and Agile. * Knowledge of day-to-day activities and best practice within a SOC. * Knowledge of technical security such as Firewalls, network security groups, and access controls. Type of Experience: * Experience of leading a team through the full IT service life cycle, enhancing security posture, and evolving capabilities via continual service improvement. * Experience of leading live cyber incidents and the remediation actions. * Experience of partnering with supplier teams for managed services delivery of improvements. * Experience across the full IT security spectrum (software, Servers, infrastructure, and networks). * Experience designing and implementing secure systems, leading review where necessary of complex security issues. * Experience of enabling and informing risk-based decisions. * Experience dealing with the security implications of transformation and day-to-day product changes. * Experience working with system architectures, displaying a strong understanding of the impact of vulnerabilities on varied systems Disclaimer: This vacancy is being advertised by either Advanced Resource Managers Limited, Advanced Resource Managers IT Limited or Advanced Resource Managers Engineering Limited ("ARM"). ARM is a specialist talent acquisition and management consultancy. We provide technical contingency recruitment and a portfolio of more complex resource solutions. Our specialist recruitment divisions cover the entire technical arena, including some of the most economically and strategically important industries in the UK and the world today. We will never send your CV without your permission.
23/04/2024
Full time
Lead IT Security Manager Permanent Birmingham - 2 Days per week on site £48,900 - £61,140 per annum My client in the Rail industry are looking for a Lead IT Security Manager to join their fast-paced Operations team on a permanent basis. The Lead IT Security Manager is responsible for is the effective management of the Security Operations pillar within the IT Security, Compliance & Identity function. This includes Security technology and Security Operations Centre management. Key focus areas for this role, the ideal candidate will have experience in each of the below; Threat & Vulnerability Management Security Operations Centre - 24/7 Outsourced Web & Content Filtering - ProofPoint, Zscaler, etc. Endpoint Security Infrastructure Security Accountabilities * Lead the Security Operations pillar, determining and delivering requirements, methods, and tools to provide value and reduce risk across proactive monitoring, incident response, threat management and vulnerability management (among other activity) . * Lead the creation and maintenance of Security Operations policy, standards procedures, and documentation (including playbooks and guidance). * Manage the application and compliance of security operations procedures, reviewing actual and potential security breaches, and ensuring their investigation. * Lead the Security Operations team's response to incidents, recommending actions and appropriate control improvements. * Monitor the external environment to gather intelligence on emerging technologies, documenting impacts, threats, and opportunities to IT. * Provide expert advice on threat intelligence activities, identifying which threat categories are most dangerous to the organization and how to defend against them. * Manage vulnerability assessment activities within company IT, providing expert advice where necessary in the review of vulnerability assessment tools and techniques. * Develop, maintain, and test Security Operations' incident management procedures, investigating escalated incidents and facilitating recovery post-incident resolution. * Lead Security Operations risk management activities, leading on the identification of risks and vulnerabilities and assessment of their impacts. * Manage and oversee the day-to-day activity of the SOC supplier who will deliver security capabilities, communicating their activity to relevant teams. * Manage the design, delivery, maintenance, and continuous improvement of the IT Security Ops capabilities in line with business needs. * Manage the Security Operations Centre (SOC) capability, ensuring effective protection, defence, and response to IT security risks. * Promote the Security, Compliance & Identity function to develop and enhance the team profile to develop enduring relationships with stakeholders and teams. * Implement a multi-year Security roadmap that provides proactive capabilities which enable business objectives. * Actively promote and embed Equality Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) in all your work, and support and comply with all organisational initiatives, policies and procedures on EDI. Skills: * Relationship Building. Ability to develop and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders. * Security Operations. Ability provide leadership for live security incidents and helping conduct robust investigations in order to identify corrective actions and see them through to completion. * Threat Intelligence. Ability to provide guidance on proactive threat identification, analysis, and mitigation. Skilled in actionable intelligence, industry sources, and general awareness of threat landscape. * Vulnerability Assessment. Ability to identify and classify security vulnerabilities in networks, systems and applications and mitigating or eliminating their impact. * Risk Management. Ability to identify IT security operations risks and the delivery of audit remediation activities. * Emerging technology monitoring. Ability to identify and assess new and emerging technologies, products, services, methods and techniques. Knowledge: * Knowledge of IT Service Frameworks, methodologies, and best practice such as ITIL v4 and Agile. * Knowledge of day-to-day activities and best practice within a SOC. * Knowledge of technical security such as Firewalls, network security groups, and access controls. Type of Experience: * Experience of leading a team through the full IT service life cycle, enhancing security posture, and evolving capabilities via continual service improvement. * Experience of leading live cyber incidents and the remediation actions. * Experience of partnering with supplier teams for managed services delivery of improvements. * Experience across the full IT security spectrum (software, Servers, infrastructure, and networks). * Experience designing and implementing secure systems, leading review where necessary of complex security issues. * Experience of enabling and informing risk-based decisions. * Experience dealing with the security implications of transformation and day-to-day product changes. * Experience working with system architectures, displaying a strong understanding of the impact of vulnerabilities on varied systems Disclaimer: This vacancy is being advertised by either Advanced Resource Managers Limited, Advanced Resource Managers IT Limited or Advanced Resource Managers Engineering Limited ("ARM"). ARM is a specialist talent acquisition and management consultancy. We provide technical contingency recruitment and a portfolio of more complex resource solutions. Our specialist recruitment divisions cover the entire technical arena, including some of the most economically and strategically important industries in the UK and the world today. We will never send your CV without your permission.