Global Technology Solutions Ltd
Reading, Berkshire
Job Title: SC/DV Infrastructure engineer (Solution Support) Location: Aldermaston, Reading. Rate: £600-610 per day Working hours: standard office hours Inside IR35 - Umbrella contractors only *This role is not suitable for consultants or architects* Holding SC or DV clearance ROLE OVERVIEW: We are looking for highly motivated, customer focused and enthusiastic individual to join the On-Prem Infrastructure team. You will have a clear passion for problem solving and delivering excellent 3rd Line customer support across a multitude of areas; Server and Storage, Networks and Desktop Workstations. You will have proven experience of working with VMWare from version 5 and upwards. You will be able to work independently or as a team player. You should possess good written and verbal communication skills and be able to work with all support teams and suppliers You will be able to explain and demonstrate your current experience as well as pick up and manage projects through to completion. The job will require initiative and someone who can think on their feet as well as deal with multiple issues at once. Good working knowledge of Extreme, Cisco, Dell and HPE Switches would be advantageous along with Juniper and palo alto Firewalls. This role is strategically important in the continued development of IT Services in an Enterprise Server Management function that will include troubleshooting on all supported platforms. The role will consist of a high amount of projects, breakfix as well as a diverse amount of tasks. Daily tasks will be to ensure live service is not impacted and daily testing can continue with as little to no downtime as possible. They will also consist of finding ways to eradicate future issues and investigate how the solution could be developed. DETAILED JOB DESCRIPTION: * Day-to-Day Management of the Server Environment including, Performance and system monitoring Patching multiple networks, Image Config/Deployment, Server and Storage support, VMware Administration * Config/Management, System Build, File Storage Management and System Administration. * Operational Server Support and can include troubleshooting of Windows, SCOM, SCCM, Storage & Backup environments as part of your team responsibilities. * Experience of working in controlled Data Centre environments. * Day-to-Day Management of the Network Environment including troubleshooting, config changes, cabling, and proactive monitoring * Day-to-Day Management of the Desktop Environment including troubleshooting, software updates, AV and monitoring * Project engagement and investigating where the current solution could be developed ESSENTIALS SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS: * 5+ Windows XP/7/10/11 experience * 5+ Windows Server 2012/2016/2019/2022 infrastructure experience, OS install and configuration, imaging, Active Directory knowledge, understanding of Group Policies/DNS/DHCP/DFS etc. * 3+ years of VMWare experience implementing and administering enterprise class VMWare systems * Provide planning, installation, configuring, and upgrading support for vCenter Server and VMWare ESXi * Demonstrated experience and strong aptitude for creating documentation of designs and solutions * Proficient with disaster recovery concepts, implementation, troubleshooting, and performance tuning is strongly preferred * Strong Experience utilizing PowerShell Scripting for virtualization automation * HCI and Hyper-V experience * DELL/HP Converged infrastructure Server. * HPE/DELL Hardware array/Storage and MS Storage spaces direct * Cloud - Azure Infrastructure Trained or knowledge. * Symantec NetBackup, Veeam Backup * Symantec MFA * Technical proficiency in server and storage hardware and software; ability to consult with other IT groups on system designs and support as a recognized technical expert. * Good Knowledge and understanding of Microsoft RDS, WSUS, SCCM, and SCOM. * Hands on experience of supporting Operational activities, monitoring & troubleshooting in all areas of Windows, Storage and Backup infrastructure and workstations. * Understand performance monitoring and be able to produce performance reports. * Stabilizing developed infrastructure solutions using Microsoft methodologies in complex customer environments * Desktop Workstations experience, deploy patches, software upgrades * Security Clearance DESIRABLE SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS: * Azure Cloud/Oracle Cloud * Left Hand Storage * EMC Networker/Unity * HPe 3PAR, SAN, MSA and StoreOnce * Project Management experience * ITIL Foundation and Transition * Skilled CCNA/CCNP * Linux knowledge and understanding If you have the skills required, please 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.
19/04/2024
Project-based
Job Title: SC/DV Infrastructure engineer (Solution Support) Location: Aldermaston, Reading. Rate: £600-610 per day Working hours: standard office hours Inside IR35 - Umbrella contractors only *This role is not suitable for consultants or architects* Holding SC or DV clearance ROLE OVERVIEW: We are looking for highly motivated, customer focused and enthusiastic individual to join the On-Prem Infrastructure team. You will have a clear passion for problem solving and delivering excellent 3rd Line customer support across a multitude of areas; Server and Storage, Networks and Desktop Workstations. You will have proven experience of working with VMWare from version 5 and upwards. You will be able to work independently or as a team player. You should possess good written and verbal communication skills and be able to work with all support teams and suppliers You will be able to explain and demonstrate your current experience as well as pick up and manage projects through to completion. The job will require initiative and someone who can think on their feet as well as deal with multiple issues at once. Good working knowledge of Extreme, Cisco, Dell and HPE Switches would be advantageous along with Juniper and palo alto Firewalls. This role is strategically important in the continued development of IT Services in an Enterprise Server Management function that will include troubleshooting on all supported platforms. The role will consist of a high amount of projects, breakfix as well as a diverse amount of tasks. Daily tasks will be to ensure live service is not impacted and daily testing can continue with as little to no downtime as possible. They will also consist of finding ways to eradicate future issues and investigate how the solution could be developed. DETAILED JOB DESCRIPTION: * Day-to-Day Management of the Server Environment including, Performance and system monitoring Patching multiple networks, Image Config/Deployment, Server and Storage support, VMware Administration * Config/Management, System Build, File Storage Management and System Administration. * Operational Server Support and can include troubleshooting of Windows, SCOM, SCCM, Storage & Backup environments as part of your team responsibilities. * Experience of working in controlled Data Centre environments. * Day-to-Day Management of the Network Environment including troubleshooting, config changes, cabling, and proactive monitoring * Day-to-Day Management of the Desktop Environment including troubleshooting, software updates, AV and monitoring * Project engagement and investigating where the current solution could be developed ESSENTIALS SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS: * 5+ Windows XP/7/10/11 experience * 5+ Windows Server 2012/2016/2019/2022 infrastructure experience, OS install and configuration, imaging, Active Directory knowledge, understanding of Group Policies/DNS/DHCP/DFS etc. * 3+ years of VMWare experience implementing and administering enterprise class VMWare systems * Provide planning, installation, configuring, and upgrading support for vCenter Server and VMWare ESXi * Demonstrated experience and strong aptitude for creating documentation of designs and solutions * Proficient with disaster recovery concepts, implementation, troubleshooting, and performance tuning is strongly preferred * Strong Experience utilizing PowerShell Scripting for virtualization automation * HCI and Hyper-V experience * DELL/HP Converged infrastructure Server. * HPE/DELL Hardware array/Storage and MS Storage spaces direct * Cloud - Azure Infrastructure Trained or knowledge. * Symantec NetBackup, Veeam Backup * Symantec MFA * Technical proficiency in server and storage hardware and software; ability to consult with other IT groups on system designs and support as a recognized technical expert. * Good Knowledge and understanding of Microsoft RDS, WSUS, SCCM, and SCOM. * Hands on experience of supporting Operational activities, monitoring & troubleshooting in all areas of Windows, Storage and Backup infrastructure and workstations. * Understand performance monitoring and be able to produce performance reports. * Stabilizing developed infrastructure solutions using Microsoft methodologies in complex customer environments * Desktop Workstations experience, deploy patches, software upgrades * Security Clearance DESIRABLE SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS: * Azure Cloud/Oracle Cloud * Left Hand Storage * EMC Networker/Unity * HPe 3PAR, SAN, MSA and StoreOnce * Project Management experience * ITIL Foundation and Transition * Skilled CCNA/CCNP * Linux knowledge and understanding If you have the skills required, please 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.
Our banking client requires a DevOps Coach on a contract basis, the role would require 50/50 office attendance and remote working Job Descriptions: Make sure Tribe's CI/CD pipelines are running smoothly - support the squads in releasing their changes to different environments. Create, Review, Maintain & Evolve the Tribe DevOps strategy and roadmap - by connecting with stakeholders. Perform PoC/Pilot for the solution. Develop (Hands-on) or coordinate with other stakeholders and implement new/enhanced DevOps solutions for the Data Platform. Coaching/Mentoring the squads to follow new DevOps standards. Documenting the best practices/user manual/technical setup etc. Perform/support Tribe release activities - as a backup to TRE. Required Soft Skills: Very good knowledge of oral and written English. Should be able to adapt his/her presentations to the audience going from very technical engineers to the management level. Should have an Agile mindset, be a team player, like to share knowledge, learn and adapt fast. Should be open to give and receive constructive feedback and inspire accordingly. Required Technical Skills: Should have strong knowledge of DevOps - with a deep understanding of coding languages. Should possess strong knowledge of SDLC & IT Architecture ( Infrastructure/Platform/Application layers) - Good to have exposure to Data platforms, especially Big Data. Should have an understanding of emerging technologies on DevOps & Cloud - Observability, BDD/TDD, Test Automation, Containerization(K2s) etc. Hands-on in these technologies/concepts is a plus Should be aware of the product/software release standards & processes. Language: Python & Groovy (Advanced), Unix (Basic). Tool & Technology: Jenkins, Ansible, Sonar & Git (Expert), Release Orchestration (Advanced), Kibana & Docker/K2s (Basic). (Nice to have exposure to Big Data technologies)
19/04/2024
Project-based
Our banking client requires a DevOps Coach on a contract basis, the role would require 50/50 office attendance and remote working Job Descriptions: Make sure Tribe's CI/CD pipelines are running smoothly - support the squads in releasing their changes to different environments. Create, Review, Maintain & Evolve the Tribe DevOps strategy and roadmap - by connecting with stakeholders. Perform PoC/Pilot for the solution. Develop (Hands-on) or coordinate with other stakeholders and implement new/enhanced DevOps solutions for the Data Platform. Coaching/Mentoring the squads to follow new DevOps standards. Documenting the best practices/user manual/technical setup etc. Perform/support Tribe release activities - as a backup to TRE. Required Soft Skills: Very good knowledge of oral and written English. Should be able to adapt his/her presentations to the audience going from very technical engineers to the management level. Should have an Agile mindset, be a team player, like to share knowledge, learn and adapt fast. Should be open to give and receive constructive feedback and inspire accordingly. Required Technical Skills: Should have strong knowledge of DevOps - with a deep understanding of coding languages. Should possess strong knowledge of SDLC & IT Architecture ( Infrastructure/Platform/Application layers) - Good to have exposure to Data platforms, especially Big Data. Should have an understanding of emerging technologies on DevOps & Cloud - Observability, BDD/TDD, Test Automation, Containerization(K2s) etc. Hands-on in these technologies/concepts is a plus Should be aware of the product/software release standards & processes. Language: Python & Groovy (Advanced), Unix (Basic). Tool & Technology: Jenkins, Ansible, Sonar & Git (Expert), Release Orchestration (Advanced), Kibana & Docker/K2s (Basic). (Nice to have exposure to Big Data technologies)
Position: D365 FO&CE Technical Analyst About the Role: We are seeking a skilled D365 FO&CE Technical Analyst to join our Commercial Off the Shelf team. As a technical lead, you will be responsible for overseeing the entire technical life cycle of projects, from concept to delivery and acceptance. Your primary role involves translating high-level solution designs into detailed technical architectures, coordinating with various technology teams within our Service Delivery organization, and ensuring the successful realization and delivery of technical solutions. You will play a key role in mapping current client architecture to future architecture, developing technical documentation, validating software delivery, and managing migrations and integrations. Key Responsibilities: Coordinate technical kick-off sessions, providing architecture overviews and formulating recommendations. Develop technical architectures in line with enterprise architect principles. Analyze the impact of technical decisions and provide recommendations. Produce technical requirements, feasibility studies, software architecture documents, and testing strategy recommendations. Ensure adherence to development standards and best practices to achieve optimal solution performance. Validate that all product developments meet technical architecture requirements. Assist in migrating existing interfaces with other applications. Integrate the solution with relevant technologies such as Azure and Boomi. Provide support and expertise on inquiries about D365 FO & CE data models and relationships. Execute D365 FO build pipeline and releases, including deployable packages and SSRS data sets. Manage D365 FO environment through Lifecycle Services (LCS). Your Profile: 5 to 8 years of experience as a technical analyst in large implementation projects. Broad IT knowledge with expertise in infrastructure, interfaces, Microsoft products and technologies, cloud architecture (particularly Microsoft Azure), MS Dynamics 365 Finance, SQL Server, and BI. Experience in providing technical estimates. Ability to influence and convince with in-depth argumentation and demonstration. Strong analytical skills and ability to visualize problems from various angles. Fluent in English; knowledge of Dutch, Spanish, and Portuguese is a plus. Dynamic team player with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, changing environment. What We Offer: Varied job with long-term perspectives in an international environment. Collaboration with motivated and skilled colleagues in an open company culture. Supportive workspace where you can fully develop your talents. Networking People (UK) is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
18/04/2024
Project-based
Position: D365 FO&CE Technical Analyst About the Role: We are seeking a skilled D365 FO&CE Technical Analyst to join our Commercial Off the Shelf team. As a technical lead, you will be responsible for overseeing the entire technical life cycle of projects, from concept to delivery and acceptance. Your primary role involves translating high-level solution designs into detailed technical architectures, coordinating with various technology teams within our Service Delivery organization, and ensuring the successful realization and delivery of technical solutions. You will play a key role in mapping current client architecture to future architecture, developing technical documentation, validating software delivery, and managing migrations and integrations. Key Responsibilities: Coordinate technical kick-off sessions, providing architecture overviews and formulating recommendations. Develop technical architectures in line with enterprise architect principles. Analyze the impact of technical decisions and provide recommendations. Produce technical requirements, feasibility studies, software architecture documents, and testing strategy recommendations. Ensure adherence to development standards and best practices to achieve optimal solution performance. Validate that all product developments meet technical architecture requirements. Assist in migrating existing interfaces with other applications. Integrate the solution with relevant technologies such as Azure and Boomi. Provide support and expertise on inquiries about D365 FO & CE data models and relationships. Execute D365 FO build pipeline and releases, including deployable packages and SSRS data sets. Manage D365 FO environment through Lifecycle Services (LCS). Your Profile: 5 to 8 years of experience as a technical analyst in large implementation projects. Broad IT knowledge with expertise in infrastructure, interfaces, Microsoft products and technologies, cloud architecture (particularly Microsoft Azure), MS Dynamics 365 Finance, SQL Server, and BI. Experience in providing technical estimates. Ability to influence and convince with in-depth argumentation and demonstration. Strong analytical skills and ability to visualize problems from various angles. Fluent in English; knowledge of Dutch, Spanish, and Portuguese is a plus. Dynamic team player with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, changing environment. What We Offer: Varied job with long-term perspectives in an international environment. Collaboration with motivated and skilled colleagues in an open company culture. Supportive workspace where you can fully develop your talents. Networking People (UK) is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
Connectivity Site Design/Technical Design Authority (TDA) Role Summary: The Connectivity TDA will be responsible for overseeing the design and implementation of comprehensive connectivity solutions, including Fibre, 5G, and Wi-Fi, for a new multi-tenant council building currently under construction. This role is a continuation of a professional services project completed earlier this year and is critical to the successful delivery of key services for a City Council. Key Responsibilities: Lead the design of robust and scalable connectivity solutions tailored to the complex needs of a multi-tenant environment. Collaborate with stakeholders to understand and document requirements for Fibre, 5G, and Wi-Fi infrastructure. Ensure alignment of connectivity solutions with the overall architectural vision and compliance with relevant standards and regulations. Provide technical leadership and guidance throughout the project life cycle, from initial design to final implementation and testing. Manage risks and resolve technical challenges associated with the connectivity infrastructure. Work closely with vendors and contractors to ensure the timely delivery of high-quality solutions. Keep abreast of emerging technologies and industry trends to recommend enhancements to the connectivity strategy. Qualifications: Proven experience as a Technical Design Authority or similar role in connectivity projects. Strong background in designing and implementing Fibre, 5G, and Wi-Fi solutions. Excellent understanding of network architecture, protocols, and standards. Ability to translate complex technical requirements into actionable plans. Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work under pressure. Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities. Education: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field. Relevant certifications in network design and implementation are desirable.
17/04/2024
Project-based
Connectivity Site Design/Technical Design Authority (TDA) Role Summary: The Connectivity TDA will be responsible for overseeing the design and implementation of comprehensive connectivity solutions, including Fibre, 5G, and Wi-Fi, for a new multi-tenant council building currently under construction. This role is a continuation of a professional services project completed earlier this year and is critical to the successful delivery of key services for a City Council. Key Responsibilities: Lead the design of robust and scalable connectivity solutions tailored to the complex needs of a multi-tenant environment. Collaborate with stakeholders to understand and document requirements for Fibre, 5G, and Wi-Fi infrastructure. Ensure alignment of connectivity solutions with the overall architectural vision and compliance with relevant standards and regulations. Provide technical leadership and guidance throughout the project life cycle, from initial design to final implementation and testing. Manage risks and resolve technical challenges associated with the connectivity infrastructure. Work closely with vendors and contractors to ensure the timely delivery of high-quality solutions. Keep abreast of emerging technologies and industry trends to recommend enhancements to the connectivity strategy. Qualifications: Proven experience as a Technical Design Authority or similar role in connectivity projects. Strong background in designing and implementing Fibre, 5G, and Wi-Fi solutions. Excellent understanding of network architecture, protocols, and standards. Ability to translate complex technical requirements into actionable plans. Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work under pressure. Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities. Education: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field. Relevant certifications in network design and implementation are desirable.
We are looking to onboard a D365 FO&CE technical analyst to join our Commercial Off the Shelf team. As technical analysts you are the technical lead from concept to delivery & acceptance. Translate the high level solution design into a technical architecture design & to coordinate the technical realization and delivery with the different technology teams in our Service Delivery organization. You map current client architecture with future architecture, develop and document the current and future technical architectures, challenge the feasibility of the technical solution, validate the software delivery and are responsible for all migrations & integrations. You will be responsible for a detailed outlining of the technical specifications of the proposed solution and ensuring follow-up throughout the rest of the project. Your main responsibilities are Coordinating technical kick-off sessions by providing architecture overviews and formulating recommendations Developing the technical architectures in line with the enterprise architect principals Analyzing impact Producing technical requirements, feasibility studies, software architecture documents, testing strategy recommendations and other relevant documents Ensuring that development standards and best practices are followed in order to achieve a performant solution Validating if the output of all product developments meets the technical architecture requirements Assist in migrating the existing interfacing with other applications Integrating the solution with relevant technologies (Azure, Boomi, ) Assist on inquiries about D365 FO & CE data models, data relationship. Execute D365 FO build pipeline and releases (deployable packages, ssrs data sets .) Manage D365 FO environment through LCS Your profile You have 5 to 8 years of experience as a technical analysts in large implementation projects. You have a broad IT knowledge, and experience with: o Infrastructure - Interfaces o Microsoft products & technologies in general o Cloud architecture and Microsoft Azure o MS Dynamics 365 Finance, SQL server product(s), BI You have experience with providing technical estimates. You are credible and reliable & can influence and convince the organization with an in-depth argumentation and demonstration. You can visualize a problem from various angles. You are fluent in English. Knowledge of Dutch, Spanish and Portuguese is a plus. You are a dynamic team player. You are able to work in a fast-paced and quickly changing environment. We offer you A job full of variety with long-term perspectives in an international environment Cooperation with motivated & skilled colleagues in an open company culture A nice workspace where you can fully develop your talents
17/04/2024
Project-based
We are looking to onboard a D365 FO&CE technical analyst to join our Commercial Off the Shelf team. As technical analysts you are the technical lead from concept to delivery & acceptance. Translate the high level solution design into a technical architecture design & to coordinate the technical realization and delivery with the different technology teams in our Service Delivery organization. You map current client architecture with future architecture, develop and document the current and future technical architectures, challenge the feasibility of the technical solution, validate the software delivery and are responsible for all migrations & integrations. You will be responsible for a detailed outlining of the technical specifications of the proposed solution and ensuring follow-up throughout the rest of the project. Your main responsibilities are Coordinating technical kick-off sessions by providing architecture overviews and formulating recommendations Developing the technical architectures in line with the enterprise architect principals Analyzing impact Producing technical requirements, feasibility studies, software architecture documents, testing strategy recommendations and other relevant documents Ensuring that development standards and best practices are followed in order to achieve a performant solution Validating if the output of all product developments meets the technical architecture requirements Assist in migrating the existing interfacing with other applications Integrating the solution with relevant technologies (Azure, Boomi, ) Assist on inquiries about D365 FO & CE data models, data relationship. Execute D365 FO build pipeline and releases (deployable packages, ssrs data sets .) Manage D365 FO environment through LCS Your profile You have 5 to 8 years of experience as a technical analysts in large implementation projects. You have a broad IT knowledge, and experience with: o Infrastructure - Interfaces o Microsoft products & technologies in general o Cloud architecture and Microsoft Azure o MS Dynamics 365 Finance, SQL server product(s), BI You have experience with providing technical estimates. You are credible and reliable & can influence and convince the organization with an in-depth argumentation and demonstration. You can visualize a problem from various angles. You are fluent in English. Knowledge of Dutch, Spanish and Portuguese is a plus. You are a dynamic team player. You are able to work in a fast-paced and quickly changing environment. We offer you A job full of variety with long-term perspectives in an international environment Cooperation with motivated & skilled colleagues in an open company culture A nice workspace where you can fully develop your talents
DV Cleared SIEM/Incident SME Location: Northallerton/Corsham/Portsmouth Duration: 6 - 12 Months Rate to SSC: Market Rate MUST BE PAYE THROUGH UMBRELLA Role Description: The Cyber Defence Analyst 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. Your role 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. Use of the SOAR platform to assist with playbook automation and case management capabilities to streamline team processes and tools. 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. Maintain a baseline of system security according to latest threat intelligence and evolving trends. Participate in root cause analysis of incidents in conjunction with engineers across the enterprise. Provide Subject Matter Expertise (SME) on a broad range of information security standards and best practices. Offer strategic and tactical security guidance including valuation requirement of technical controls. Be part of the CRM process Liaise with the SOC engineers to maintain up-to-date dashboards of security alerts, to allow the organisation to better respond to an incident. Document, validate and create operational processes and procedures to help develop the SOC. Assist in identifying, prioritising, and coordinating the protection of critical cyber defence infrastructure and key resources. Build, install, configure, and test dedicated cyber defence hardware. Support Junior Analysts to manage SOC systems. Previous experience of Enterprise ICS/network architectures and technologies Experience and knowledge of SIEM solutions; having the ability to identify use cases and their creation, their deployment and tuning. Experience as a mentor/coach to Junior Analysts Your profile Previous experience of utilising the MITRE ATT&CK and Cyber Kill Chain frameworks Skilled in maintaining Microsoft directory services. Skilled in using virtualisation software. Knowledge of key security frameworks (eg ISO, NIST 800-53, 800-171, 800-172, C2M2) Excellent communication skills Experience of writing Defence/Government documentation Desirable Qualifications: Broad Spectrum Cyber Course (SANS SEC401 or SEC501 or equivalent) SIEM Design, Architecture and Analyst Course (SANS SEC455 or SEC555 or equivalent) Advanced Analyst Course (SANS SEC503 or equivalent)
15/04/2024
Project-based
DV Cleared SIEM/Incident SME Location: Northallerton/Corsham/Portsmouth Duration: 6 - 12 Months Rate to SSC: Market Rate MUST BE PAYE THROUGH UMBRELLA Role Description: The Cyber Defence Analyst 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. Your role 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. Use of the SOAR platform to assist with playbook automation and case management capabilities to streamline team processes and tools. 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. Maintain a baseline of system security according to latest threat intelligence and evolving trends. Participate in root cause analysis of incidents in conjunction with engineers across the enterprise. Provide Subject Matter Expertise (SME) on a broad range of information security standards and best practices. Offer strategic and tactical security guidance including valuation requirement of technical controls. Be part of the CRM process Liaise with the SOC engineers to maintain up-to-date dashboards of security alerts, to allow the organisation to better respond to an incident. Document, validate and create operational processes and procedures to help develop the SOC. Assist in identifying, prioritising, and coordinating the protection of critical cyber defence infrastructure and key resources. Build, install, configure, and test dedicated cyber defence hardware. Support Junior Analysts to manage SOC systems. Previous experience of Enterprise ICS/network architectures and technologies Experience and knowledge of SIEM solutions; having the ability to identify use cases and their creation, their deployment and tuning. Experience as a mentor/coach to Junior Analysts Your profile Previous experience of utilising the MITRE ATT&CK and Cyber Kill Chain frameworks Skilled in maintaining Microsoft directory services. Skilled in using virtualisation software. Knowledge of key security frameworks (eg ISO, NIST 800-53, 800-171, 800-172, C2M2) Excellent communication skills Experience of writing Defence/Government documentation Desirable Qualifications: Broad Spectrum Cyber Course (SANS SEC401 or SEC501 or equivalent) SIEM Design, Architecture and Analyst Course (SANS SEC455 or SEC555 or equivalent) Advanced Analyst Course (SANS SEC503 or equivalent)
IoT Engineer/Budapest 3 days per week onsite/6 months +/Start ASAP * Design and Architecture: Lead the design and architecture of IoT networks, including sensor selection, connectivity options, data acquisition, storage, and analytics infrastructure. * Implementation: Implement end-to-end IoT solutions, including device provisioning, integration with cloud platforms, and development of custom applications and dashboards. * Prototyping: Rapidly prototype and iterate on IoT concepts to validate technical feasibility and demonstrate proof of concept to stakeholders. * Security: Implement security best practices to safeguard IoT devices, data, and communications against cyber threats and vulnerabilities. * Scalability: Design IoT solutions that are scalable and can accommodate future growth in terms of device volume, data volume, and system complexity. * Performance Optimisation: Optimise IoT systems for performance, reliability, and resource efficiency to ensure smooth operation under varying conditions. * Testing and Validation: Develop test plans and conduct thorough testing and validation of IoT systems to ensure functionality, interoperability, and compliance with specifications. * Documentation: Create comprehensive documentation, including system architecture diagrams, technical specifications, and user manuals, to facilitate system maintenance and knowledge transfer. * Collaboration: Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including hardware engineers, software developers, data scientists, and product managers, to deliver integrated IoT solutions that meet customer requirements. * Continuous Learning: Stay updated on emerging trends, technologies, and best practices in the field of IoT, and apply new knowledge to enhance the capabilities of our IoT offerings. Qualifications: * Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field. * Proven experience in designing and implementing IoT networks, preferably in an industrial or commercial environment. * Proficiency in IoT protocols and standards, such as MQTT, CoAP, LoRaWAN, and Bluetooth Low Energy. * Hands-on experience with IoT hardware platforms, sensors, actuators, and Embedded systems. * Strong programming skills in languages such as C/C++, Python, Java, or JavaScript. * Experience with IoT cloud platforms, such as AWS IoT, Azure IoT, or Google Cloud IoT Core. * Familiarity with data management and analytics technologies, such as SQL databases, NoSQL databases, and big data platforms. * Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to troubleshoot complex technical issues. * Effective communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, cross-functional team environment.
15/04/2024
Project-based
IoT Engineer/Budapest 3 days per week onsite/6 months +/Start ASAP * Design and Architecture: Lead the design and architecture of IoT networks, including sensor selection, connectivity options, data acquisition, storage, and analytics infrastructure. * Implementation: Implement end-to-end IoT solutions, including device provisioning, integration with cloud platforms, and development of custom applications and dashboards. * Prototyping: Rapidly prototype and iterate on IoT concepts to validate technical feasibility and demonstrate proof of concept to stakeholders. * Security: Implement security best practices to safeguard IoT devices, data, and communications against cyber threats and vulnerabilities. * Scalability: Design IoT solutions that are scalable and can accommodate future growth in terms of device volume, data volume, and system complexity. * Performance Optimisation: Optimise IoT systems for performance, reliability, and resource efficiency to ensure smooth operation under varying conditions. * Testing and Validation: Develop test plans and conduct thorough testing and validation of IoT systems to ensure functionality, interoperability, and compliance with specifications. * Documentation: Create comprehensive documentation, including system architecture diagrams, technical specifications, and user manuals, to facilitate system maintenance and knowledge transfer. * Collaboration: Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including hardware engineers, software developers, data scientists, and product managers, to deliver integrated IoT solutions that meet customer requirements. * Continuous Learning: Stay updated on emerging trends, technologies, and best practices in the field of IoT, and apply new knowledge to enhance the capabilities of our IoT offerings. Qualifications: * Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field. * Proven experience in designing and implementing IoT networks, preferably in an industrial or commercial environment. * Proficiency in IoT protocols and standards, such as MQTT, CoAP, LoRaWAN, and Bluetooth Low Energy. * Hands-on experience with IoT hardware platforms, sensors, actuators, and Embedded systems. * Strong programming skills in languages such as C/C++, Python, Java, or JavaScript. * Experience with IoT cloud platforms, such as AWS IoT, Azure IoT, or Google Cloud IoT Core. * Familiarity with data management and analytics technologies, such as SQL databases, NoSQL databases, and big data platforms. * Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to troubleshoot complex technical issues. * Effective communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, cross-functional team environment.