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.
Key Accountabilities Lead the creation, development, and management of OTSNs risk assessment frameworks and principles to support the cyber security decision making processes within ET. Provide expert technical support for the risk assessment of vulnerabilities and deviations from the target state including agreeing mitigating actions within agreed delegated authority. Support the development of cyber security policies and specifications to reduce risk. Improve organisational cyber security maturity and support compliance with the NIS Regulation for the OTSN by managing OTSN registers in line with our risk appetite. Support the business to understand cyber security requirements for OTSN through engagement with projects and design teams on OTSN risks. Support the business to understand cyber security risks through appropriate reporting and communication of current risks and vulnerabilities. Influence security and resilience strategies to accelerate cyber security risk reduction. Support the optimisation of OTSN management strategies in the long-term interests of consumers. Experience Relevant experience risk reporting including leading teams of risk analysts and/or project management. Strong data analytical skills and excellent written and communication skills with the ability to interface comfortably with senior stakeholders. Strong investigation and problem-solving skills, demonstrating autonomy and initiative. Proactive with the ability to work under tight deadline pressures across multiple workstreams. Sound understanding and proven experience of IEC 62443, ISO27000, NIST CSF and audit processes. Experience of introducing changes to specifications or policies that apply to a technical audience. Extensive experience communicating difficult and standard issues associated with areas of expertise in a clear and concise manner both verbally & in writing. Eager to develop their business and technical skills, you will be comfortable breaking new ground and changing the way the business makes decisions. Technical or Specialist Technical understanding of the LAN/WAN Networks and Operational Technology (OT). Detailed understanding of how cyber security risks can manifest within networks, devices, and systems. Understanding of asset management principles, including risk management, decision making, planning, asset life cycle and asset data/information. Experience of using and developing decision making frameworks and tools including economic assessments (NPV, CBA) and whole life asset assessments (WLV) Familiarity with international standards related to cyber security including IEC62443 and IEC62351 Commensurate experience with O365, including excel and preferable Power BI. Experience with MITRE ATT&CK desirable, preferably MITRE ICS.
25/04/2024
Full time
Key Accountabilities Lead the creation, development, and management of OTSNs risk assessment frameworks and principles to support the cyber security decision making processes within ET. Provide expert technical support for the risk assessment of vulnerabilities and deviations from the target state including agreeing mitigating actions within agreed delegated authority. Support the development of cyber security policies and specifications to reduce risk. Improve organisational cyber security maturity and support compliance with the NIS Regulation for the OTSN by managing OTSN registers in line with our risk appetite. Support the business to understand cyber security requirements for OTSN through engagement with projects and design teams on OTSN risks. Support the business to understand cyber security risks through appropriate reporting and communication of current risks and vulnerabilities. Influence security and resilience strategies to accelerate cyber security risk reduction. Support the optimisation of OTSN management strategies in the long-term interests of consumers. Experience Relevant experience risk reporting including leading teams of risk analysts and/or project management. Strong data analytical skills and excellent written and communication skills with the ability to interface comfortably with senior stakeholders. Strong investigation and problem-solving skills, demonstrating autonomy and initiative. Proactive with the ability to work under tight deadline pressures across multiple workstreams. Sound understanding and proven experience of IEC 62443, ISO27000, NIST CSF and audit processes. Experience of introducing changes to specifications or policies that apply to a technical audience. Extensive experience communicating difficult and standard issues associated with areas of expertise in a clear and concise manner both verbally & in writing. Eager to develop their business and technical skills, you will be comfortable breaking new ground and changing the way the business makes decisions. Technical or Specialist Technical understanding of the LAN/WAN Networks and Operational Technology (OT). Detailed understanding of how cyber security risks can manifest within networks, devices, and systems. Understanding of asset management principles, including risk management, decision making, planning, asset life cycle and asset data/information. Experience of using and developing decision making frameworks and tools including economic assessments (NPV, CBA) and whole life asset assessments (WLV) Familiarity with international standards related to cyber security including IEC62443 and IEC62351 Commensurate experience with O365, including excel and preferable Power BI. Experience with MITRE ATT&CK desirable, preferably MITRE ICS.
Job Title: Security Analyst - NATO Clearance Location: Belgium Salary/Rate: €500-€530 Start Date: May 2024 Job Type: Contract *Candidates must hold NATO Clearance* Job description Perform initial analysis of logs and network traffic, determine alert severity and escalate if necessary. Collate information in clear format, providing recommendation and first line response. Responsibility: Conduct assessment of security events. Analyse of Firewalls, IDS, anti-virus and network sensors events. Use tool set for investigations (eg Log collection, Intrusion detection, Packet Capture, Network devices) Support the end-to-end incident handling Process. Propose enhancements in Cybersecurity. Technical skills Degree in IT Experience in cybersecurity analysis: 1 years. Knowledge in communication security, including TCP/IP network, Windows and Linux operating systems. Knowledge of network security threats and mitigation techniques. Experience of two years in: SIEM ( eg Splunk, Arcsight ) Analysis, of NIDS events ( eg Palo Alto Network Threat Prevention, Sourcefire ) Log analysis of various sources ( Firewall, Routers, Proxies ) Network traffic Capture analysis using Wireshark Logical approach to analysis. Desirable: Certification in cybersecurity area such as GCIA, GNFA Computer Incident response Team CIRT, CERT Full packet Capture System ( eg NetWitness, Niksun ) HIDS Computer security tools - vulnerability Assessment, Protocol analysis, Anti-virus; Forensics tools Disclaimer Notwithstanding any guidelines given to level of experience sought, we will consider candidates from outside this range if they can demonstrate the necessary competencies. Square One is acting as both an employment agency and an employment business, and is an equal opportunities recruitment business. Square One embraces diversity and will treat everyone equally. Please see our website for our full diversity statement.
24/04/2024
Project-based
Job Title: Security Analyst - NATO Clearance Location: Belgium Salary/Rate: €500-€530 Start Date: May 2024 Job Type: Contract *Candidates must hold NATO Clearance* Job description Perform initial analysis of logs and network traffic, determine alert severity and escalate if necessary. Collate information in clear format, providing recommendation and first line response. Responsibility: Conduct assessment of security events. Analyse of Firewalls, IDS, anti-virus and network sensors events. Use tool set for investigations (eg Log collection, Intrusion detection, Packet Capture, Network devices) Support the end-to-end incident handling Process. Propose enhancements in Cybersecurity. Technical skills Degree in IT Experience in cybersecurity analysis: 1 years. Knowledge in communication security, including TCP/IP network, Windows and Linux operating systems. Knowledge of network security threats and mitigation techniques. Experience of two years in: SIEM ( eg Splunk, Arcsight ) Analysis, of NIDS events ( eg Palo Alto Network Threat Prevention, Sourcefire ) Log analysis of various sources ( Firewall, Routers, Proxies ) Network traffic Capture analysis using Wireshark Logical approach to analysis. Desirable: Certification in cybersecurity area such as GCIA, GNFA Computer Incident response Team CIRT, CERT Full packet Capture System ( eg NetWitness, Niksun ) HIDS Computer security tools - vulnerability Assessment, Protocol analysis, Anti-virus; Forensics tools Disclaimer Notwithstanding any guidelines given to level of experience sought, we will consider candidates from outside this range if they can demonstrate the necessary competencies. Square One is acting as both an employment agency and an employment business, and is an equal opportunities recruitment business. Square One embraces diversity and will treat everyone equally. Please see our website for our full diversity statement.
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