Infrastructure Specialist Akkodis are currently working in partnership with a leading professional services provider to recruit an Infrastructure Specialist to join their global IT team. The Role As an Infrastructure Specialist you will work within the infrastructure team and help develop, maintain and support a global IT Infrastructure supporting 9,000+ staff across 100+ locations. As an Infrastructure Specialist you will have the opportunity to proactively improve, optimise, converge, and develop the infrastructure with future capacity in mind, managing multiple projects and responsibilities. You will provide advice and guidance on maintaining the cloud, server, network and security environments, to plan and instigate hardware and software upgrades as required, and to ensure that planned processes have been completed satisfactorily. The Responsibilities Monitor, support and maintain the global on-premise and cloud infrastructures. Manage the ongoing global migration from on-premise IT infrastructure into a cloud managed environment. Develop, manage, and implement infrastructure projects to deliver business wide initiatives. Respond to 2nd/3rd line Help Desk calls and manage such items through to resolution and other regular support activities and provide technical cover and mentoring. Perform regular preventative maintenance checks, check logs and Servers to ensure they are properly patched and implement corrective actions to resolve any issues. Manage the security and integrity of data and IT systems. Educating staff on good working practices. Management of external suppliers and support agencies for the ongoing support and maintenance of the global infrastructure environment. Take ownership to ensure that all work and changes are performed in such a way as to minimise all disruption to existing business use. Be proactive in designing and documenting infrastructure processes, procedures, and standards and to maintain or prepare system and software documentation as directed. Work with the Global IT team and collaborate on any global initiatives and rollouts. Manage the technical aspects of office moves and changes. Testing and rolling out updates to software with a particular emphasis on security updates. Ensuring that adequate backups of data are kept both on and off site and that backup and restore processes are regularly tested. The Requirements Enterprise working knowledge and support of the Microsoft 365 environment and Admin centre (Microsoft cloud technologies, M365, AzureAD, Defender ATP, EndPoint Manager, OneDrive, etc). Excellent understanding of Microsoft Technologies, Windows Servers (2012, 2016 & 2019) Active Directory and Group Policies. Comprehensive Experience with VMWare, vCentre, & ESXi. Good understanding of Storage, SAN, NAS & Backup Technologies. All round IT infrastructure specialist with at extensive hands-on experience. If you are looking for an exciting new challenge to join a leading global service provider, please apply now. 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.
03/05/2024
Full time
Infrastructure Specialist Akkodis are currently working in partnership with a leading professional services provider to recruit an Infrastructure Specialist to join their global IT team. The Role As an Infrastructure Specialist you will work within the infrastructure team and help develop, maintain and support a global IT Infrastructure supporting 9,000+ staff across 100+ locations. As an Infrastructure Specialist you will have the opportunity to proactively improve, optimise, converge, and develop the infrastructure with future capacity in mind, managing multiple projects and responsibilities. You will provide advice and guidance on maintaining the cloud, server, network and security environments, to plan and instigate hardware and software upgrades as required, and to ensure that planned processes have been completed satisfactorily. The Responsibilities Monitor, support and maintain the global on-premise and cloud infrastructures. Manage the ongoing global migration from on-premise IT infrastructure into a cloud managed environment. Develop, manage, and implement infrastructure projects to deliver business wide initiatives. Respond to 2nd/3rd line Help Desk calls and manage such items through to resolution and other regular support activities and provide technical cover and mentoring. Perform regular preventative maintenance checks, check logs and Servers to ensure they are properly patched and implement corrective actions to resolve any issues. Manage the security and integrity of data and IT systems. Educating staff on good working practices. Management of external suppliers and support agencies for the ongoing support and maintenance of the global infrastructure environment. Take ownership to ensure that all work and changes are performed in such a way as to minimise all disruption to existing business use. Be proactive in designing and documenting infrastructure processes, procedures, and standards and to maintain or prepare system and software documentation as directed. Work with the Global IT team and collaborate on any global initiatives and rollouts. Manage the technical aspects of office moves and changes. Testing and rolling out updates to software with a particular emphasis on security updates. Ensuring that adequate backups of data are kept both on and off site and that backup and restore processes are regularly tested. The Requirements Enterprise working knowledge and support of the Microsoft 365 environment and Admin centre (Microsoft cloud technologies, M365, AzureAD, Defender ATP, EndPoint Manager, OneDrive, etc). Excellent understanding of Microsoft Technologies, Windows Servers (2012, 2016 & 2019) Active Directory and Group Policies. Comprehensive Experience with VMWare, vCentre, & ESXi. Good understanding of Storage, SAN, NAS & Backup Technologies. All round IT infrastructure specialist with at extensive hands-on experience. If you are looking for an exciting new challenge to join a leading global service provider, please apply now. 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.
We are currently looking on behalf of one of our important clients for an IT Quality Assurance & CSV Manager (German Speaking). The role is a permanent position based in Solothurn Canton & comes with some home office allowance. Your Role: Carry out personnel, technical & people life cycle management of a IT QA & CSV team. Act as a key contact person & all-rounder in the field of IT Quality Assurance & Computer Systems Validation. Advise & support system owners, project managers or suppliers in the validation of computer systems according to internal & external GxP/GAMP specifications (eg in the field of production systems SW, SW development, MES or database systems). Independently prepare the necessary documentation & execution of tests. Support the continuous development of IT processes (eg further development of internal CSV processes or certification of IT service areas according to ISO 27001: Information Security). Act as a key contact person as a CSV expert for customers & audits. Review & approval CSV & system documentation. Your Skills: At least 5 years of relevant professional experience including experience in IT Quality Assurance, Computer Systems Validation & Computer Software Assurance. A sound knowledge of IT Security, GDPR & IT Systems & Infrastructure. Experienced with Q-Systems (eg EU: Annex 11/FDA: 21CFR Part 11). Ideally experienced in the Medical Technology Sector. A knowledge of important IT Standards & Methods (eg ISO27001, ISO 80002-2, ITIL) or ISO 13485:2016 QMS for Medical Devices. Your Profile: Completed relevant Scientific or Technical University Degree. Strong communication skills, assertive & highly quality-oriented. Fluent English & good German language skills (to at least B2 Level) are a mandatory requirement.
03/05/2024
Full time
We are currently looking on behalf of one of our important clients for an IT Quality Assurance & CSV Manager (German Speaking). The role is a permanent position based in Solothurn Canton & comes with some home office allowance. Your Role: Carry out personnel, technical & people life cycle management of a IT QA & CSV team. Act as a key contact person & all-rounder in the field of IT Quality Assurance & Computer Systems Validation. Advise & support system owners, project managers or suppliers in the validation of computer systems according to internal & external GxP/GAMP specifications (eg in the field of production systems SW, SW development, MES or database systems). Independently prepare the necessary documentation & execution of tests. Support the continuous development of IT processes (eg further development of internal CSV processes or certification of IT service areas according to ISO 27001: Information Security). Act as a key contact person as a CSV expert for customers & audits. Review & approval CSV & system documentation. Your Skills: At least 5 years of relevant professional experience including experience in IT Quality Assurance, Computer Systems Validation & Computer Software Assurance. A sound knowledge of IT Security, GDPR & IT Systems & Infrastructure. Experienced with Q-Systems (eg EU: Annex 11/FDA: 21CFR Part 11). Ideally experienced in the Medical Technology Sector. A knowledge of important IT Standards & Methods (eg ISO27001, ISO 80002-2, ITIL) or ISO 13485:2016 QMS for Medical Devices. Your Profile: Completed relevant Scientific or Technical University Degree. Strong communication skills, assertive & highly quality-oriented. Fluent English & good German language skills (to at least B2 Level) are a mandatory requirement.
The role - IT Manager The salary - £90k - £110k The location - Edinburgh I'm working with a fantastic organisation who are a global market leader in their field as they look to add an IT Manager who will manage their IT operations and oversee IT across sites in Europe and Africa. Working closely with the organisations IT Director the successful candidate will ensure that the organisation's IT strategy is delivered to the highest standard while overseeing infrastructure, networks and software applications across multiple sites and delivering upon growth projects. The ideal candidate will have experience managing varied IT teams and large-scale IT infrastructure across multiple sites. While this is a management role it is still extremely technical, the organisation is looking for someone who can balance being hands-on with leading the team around them, with a mindset that no job is too small or too big. The role will also involve delivering upon an ongoing improvement of IT systems with the knowledge to look at the current infrastructure and applications being used and make suggestions upon improvements while balancing the IT budget. In return you'll join an organisation at a very exciting time as they continue to grow at an exceptional rate while being hands on with a number of exciting growth projects already lined up. Your day-to-day: Lead a team of approximately 30 IT staff with a range of specialties including, but not limited to, Infrastructure Engineers and Software Engineers. Deliver IT BAU across sites in Europe and Africa. Deliver an efficient and cost-effective IT department across multiple sites. Work towards delivering the IT strategy, working directly alongside the American-based IT director. Management of overall IT infrastructure, software applications, business continuity and cyber security to ensure a smooth-running IT function. Effective risk management and solution development. Liaising with stakeholders from a wide range of diverse business units. About you: You'll have extensive experience in a similar IT Management or Head of IT role, with the ability to balance being your technical knowledge, desire to be hands-on and considerable leadership skills. A strong background across the full sphere of IT, including Infrastructure, software applications, networking and cyber security. A solutions-driven mindset with the ability to react to business-critical issues as they arise. Experience managing large teams based both on-site and remotely. Experience managing IT budgets across multiple sites. Great people skills, with the ability to manage your team, liaise with key stakeholders and liaise with the senior leadership team. Due to the nature of this role, it could close at any time, if this role is the right fit for you then please apply now.
02/05/2024
Full time
The role - IT Manager The salary - £90k - £110k The location - Edinburgh I'm working with a fantastic organisation who are a global market leader in their field as they look to add an IT Manager who will manage their IT operations and oversee IT across sites in Europe and Africa. Working closely with the organisations IT Director the successful candidate will ensure that the organisation's IT strategy is delivered to the highest standard while overseeing infrastructure, networks and software applications across multiple sites and delivering upon growth projects. The ideal candidate will have experience managing varied IT teams and large-scale IT infrastructure across multiple sites. While this is a management role it is still extremely technical, the organisation is looking for someone who can balance being hands-on with leading the team around them, with a mindset that no job is too small or too big. The role will also involve delivering upon an ongoing improvement of IT systems with the knowledge to look at the current infrastructure and applications being used and make suggestions upon improvements while balancing the IT budget. In return you'll join an organisation at a very exciting time as they continue to grow at an exceptional rate while being hands on with a number of exciting growth projects already lined up. Your day-to-day: Lead a team of approximately 30 IT staff with a range of specialties including, but not limited to, Infrastructure Engineers and Software Engineers. Deliver IT BAU across sites in Europe and Africa. Deliver an efficient and cost-effective IT department across multiple sites. Work towards delivering the IT strategy, working directly alongside the American-based IT director. Management of overall IT infrastructure, software applications, business continuity and cyber security to ensure a smooth-running IT function. Effective risk management and solution development. Liaising with stakeholders from a wide range of diverse business units. About you: You'll have extensive experience in a similar IT Management or Head of IT role, with the ability to balance being your technical knowledge, desire to be hands-on and considerable leadership skills. A strong background across the full sphere of IT, including Infrastructure, software applications, networking and cyber security. A solutions-driven mindset with the ability to react to business-critical issues as they arise. Experience managing large teams based both on-site and remotely. Experience managing IT budgets across multiple sites. Great people skills, with the ability to manage your team, liaise with key stakeholders and liaise with the senior leadership team. Due to the nature of this role, it could close at any time, if this role is the right fit for you then please apply now.
AWS IVR ENGINEER REQUIRED IN WELWYN GARDEN CITY* DURATION 6 months DAY RATE -COMPETITIVE VIA UMBRELLA LOCATION- SLOUGH (HYBRID) Join the best of the bunch! We're the UK's biggest 'virtual network operator' (we're powered by O2's network) and for over a decade now we've won all the top awards for customer satisfaction. We have a track record of doing things differently and shaking up the mobile industry. And we're fiercely proud of being 'supermarket mobile', bringing the best to more than five million customers. Working for us means being part of our small yet diverse and mighty team, where everyone is valued. Everyone gets the opportunity to get stuck in and make a difference. We're an Agile organisation. Agile helps us respond quickly to our customers, make the most of our diverse talents, and stay focused on what really matters. It's more than just a 'methodology' to us - it's our way for everyone to give their best. About the role As an AWS IVR Engineer within the Run and Operate chapter, you will be helping the team migrate a third-party AWS Connect IVR solution to our own AWS Connect infrastructure. You will be working in a small team including a solution designer and project manager and will drive the technical implementation in AWS Connect. You will be expected to deliver this in an optimised, secure, and well-documented manner. You will work very closely with the DevSecOps team that manages the AWS environment to ensure existing standards are followed as well as cross-skilling them to integrate into the BAU support service. You will be responsible for The Mobile Engineering team is a truly cross functional team responsible for both the functional software development as well as the running and operation of bespoke and product/SaaS based IT solutions. You will be working within a diverse team of highly motivated and talented individuals on business-critical infrastructure. Our teams are motivated and challenged, working in sprints across a range of technologies which together provide huge benefit to the wider business. Within the Engineering team, we are the Run and Operate Chapter which manages the platforms and infrastructure used by many of the business services needed. This role is part of the IVR implementation squad and reports to the Run and Operate Chapter Lead. We are looking for the following skills & experience: . Significant commercial experience using AWS Connect. . Significant experience with AWS. . Experience working with third-party suppliers. . Experience producing quality technical documentation. Nice to have: . Experience migrating AWS Connect solutions between suppliers. . Experience writing and maintaining deployments using code. Key responsibilities . Be a team player - live the values. . Act as the technical lead within the squad to support them with the migration. . Be critical of the current solution and suggest improvements. . Work with the Chapter Lead to agree how the new in-house AWS Connect IVR solution can be transitioned to BAU support. . Share knowledge with other members of the chapter. Candidates will ideally show evidence of the above in their CV to be considered. Please be advised if you haven't heard from us within 48 hours then unfortunately your application has not been successful on this occasion, we may however keep your details on file for any suitable future vacancies and contact you accordingly. Pontoon is an employment consultancy and operates as an equal opportunity's employer. Please email me
02/05/2024
Project-based
AWS IVR ENGINEER REQUIRED IN WELWYN GARDEN CITY* DURATION 6 months DAY RATE -COMPETITIVE VIA UMBRELLA LOCATION- SLOUGH (HYBRID) Join the best of the bunch! We're the UK's biggest 'virtual network operator' (we're powered by O2's network) and for over a decade now we've won all the top awards for customer satisfaction. We have a track record of doing things differently and shaking up the mobile industry. And we're fiercely proud of being 'supermarket mobile', bringing the best to more than five million customers. Working for us means being part of our small yet diverse and mighty team, where everyone is valued. Everyone gets the opportunity to get stuck in and make a difference. We're an Agile organisation. Agile helps us respond quickly to our customers, make the most of our diverse talents, and stay focused on what really matters. It's more than just a 'methodology' to us - it's our way for everyone to give their best. About the role As an AWS IVR Engineer within the Run and Operate chapter, you will be helping the team migrate a third-party AWS Connect IVR solution to our own AWS Connect infrastructure. You will be working in a small team including a solution designer and project manager and will drive the technical implementation in AWS Connect. You will be expected to deliver this in an optimised, secure, and well-documented manner. You will work very closely with the DevSecOps team that manages the AWS environment to ensure existing standards are followed as well as cross-skilling them to integrate into the BAU support service. You will be responsible for The Mobile Engineering team is a truly cross functional team responsible for both the functional software development as well as the running and operation of bespoke and product/SaaS based IT solutions. You will be working within a diverse team of highly motivated and talented individuals on business-critical infrastructure. Our teams are motivated and challenged, working in sprints across a range of technologies which together provide huge benefit to the wider business. Within the Engineering team, we are the Run and Operate Chapter which manages the platforms and infrastructure used by many of the business services needed. This role is part of the IVR implementation squad and reports to the Run and Operate Chapter Lead. We are looking for the following skills & experience: . Significant commercial experience using AWS Connect. . Significant experience with AWS. . Experience working with third-party suppliers. . Experience producing quality technical documentation. Nice to have: . Experience migrating AWS Connect solutions between suppliers. . Experience writing and maintaining deployments using code. Key responsibilities . Be a team player - live the values. . Act as the technical lead within the squad to support them with the migration. . Be critical of the current solution and suggest improvements. . Work with the Chapter Lead to agree how the new in-house AWS Connect IVR solution can be transitioned to BAU support. . Share knowledge with other members of the chapter. Candidates will ideally show evidence of the above in their CV to be considered. Please be advised if you haven't heard from us within 48 hours then unfortunately your application has not been successful on this occasion, we may however keep your details on file for any suitable future vacancies and contact you accordingly. Pontoon is an employment consultancy and operates as an equal opportunity's employer. Please email me
LA International Computer Consultants Ltd
Stevenage, Hertfordshire
Required: Unix/Linux Engineer Duration: 6 months + Location : Full time on site in Stevenage IR35 Status: Inside IR35 Clearance level required: DV Level Your role will involve: - Monitoring and technical support of client's infrastructure including Incident and request management. - Server administration. - Plan and undertake changes as agreed with the client (in accordance with ITIL change management process) - Assess user requirements and formulate technical specifications that are cost effective and accurately meet the clients' identified needs. - Install and test operating software and associated products in conjunction with application providers. Your experience * Knowledge of operating systems - RedHat 6. 7. 8. 9. Solaris * Experience with HPC Platform * Experience with Red Hat Satellite * Experience with Virtualisation Platforms with specific products like VMware ESXi and MS Hyper-V * Knowledge of Identity Manager * Knowledge of SCOM * Working experience with Anti-Virus within Linux OS * Knowledge of Rancher, Kubernetes, Ansible * Knowledge and experience of specific infrastructure support services * Awareness of hardware technologies including IBM, HP and Dell plus blades * Proficient system management skills Due to the nature and urgency of this post, candidates holding or who have held high level security clearance in the past are most welcome to apply. Please note successful applicants will be required to be security cleared prior to appointment which can take up to a minimum 18 weeks. LA International is a HMG approved ICT Recruitment and Project Solutions Consultancy, operating globally from the largest single site in the UK as an IT Consultancy or as an Employment Business & Agency depending upon the precise nature of the work, for security cleared jobs or non-clearance vacancies, LA International welcome applications from all sections of the community and from people with diverse experience and backgrounds. Award Winning LA International, winner of the Recruiter Awards for Excellence, Best IT Recruitment Company, Best Public Sector Recruitment Company and overall Gold Award winner, has now secured the most prestigious business award that any business can receive, The Queens Award for Enterprise: International Trade, for the second consecutive period.
02/05/2024
Project-based
Required: Unix/Linux Engineer Duration: 6 months + Location : Full time on site in Stevenage IR35 Status: Inside IR35 Clearance level required: DV Level Your role will involve: - Monitoring and technical support of client's infrastructure including Incident and request management. - Server administration. - Plan and undertake changes as agreed with the client (in accordance with ITIL change management process) - Assess user requirements and formulate technical specifications that are cost effective and accurately meet the clients' identified needs. - Install and test operating software and associated products in conjunction with application providers. Your experience * Knowledge of operating systems - RedHat 6. 7. 8. 9. Solaris * Experience with HPC Platform * Experience with Red Hat Satellite * Experience with Virtualisation Platforms with specific products like VMware ESXi and MS Hyper-V * Knowledge of Identity Manager * Knowledge of SCOM * Working experience with Anti-Virus within Linux OS * Knowledge of Rancher, Kubernetes, Ansible * Knowledge and experience of specific infrastructure support services * Awareness of hardware technologies including IBM, HP and Dell plus blades * Proficient system management skills Due to the nature and urgency of this post, candidates holding or who have held high level security clearance in the past are most welcome to apply. Please note successful applicants will be required to be security cleared prior to appointment which can take up to a minimum 18 weeks. LA International is a HMG approved ICT Recruitment and Project Solutions Consultancy, operating globally from the largest single site in the UK as an IT Consultancy or as an Employment Business & Agency depending upon the precise nature of the work, for security cleared jobs or non-clearance vacancies, LA International welcome applications from all sections of the community and from people with diverse experience and backgrounds. Award Winning LA International, winner of the Recruiter Awards for Excellence, Best IT Recruitment Company, Best Public Sector Recruitment Company and overall Gold Award winner, has now secured the most prestigious business award that any business can receive, The Queens Award for Enterprise: International Trade, for the second consecutive period.
IBM Z Storage Manager Initial 12-month Contract Via Umbrella UK - Remote - Commutable to either Edinburgh or Canary Wharf office when required. One of Loriens Banking Clients is looking for an experience IBM Z Storage Manager to join them on an initial 12-month contract. The role is looking for someone who comes from a Storage Management/Engineering background with the ability to work and partner with external vendors, support/lead technical management of deployment projects at enterprise-scale level. Responsibilities Perform a Technical Project Management role for large zSeries infrastructure deployment and evergreening projects Setup automation to reduce manaual interventions in the Storage infrastructure Test new software and exploit functionality Consolidate and reduce infrastructure complexity Risk and Cost Management Ensure Service Quality Targets are met for offered platform services Business stakeholder management Vendor liaison and management zSeries Storage hardware/software design, configuration, testing, implementation and support Essential Skills/Experience zSeries Storage Management/Engineering background preferred and/or experience to equivalent level Working and partnering with vendors (eg IBM, DELL, Broadcom) Supporting and/or leading technical management of large infrastructure deployment projects Experience supporting large-scale enterprise IT environment and the Embedded controls within change, incident, and problem management processes Experience working with Agile working practices and tooling Experience and awareness of security, audit, risk and compliance within enterprise IT environment Technical Skills IBM DS8K disk hardware installation design, upgrade and support skills including DSCLI Scripting and familiarity with HMC GUI DELL DLM virtual tape (VTE with Data Domain) hardware installation design, upgrade and support skills with knowledge of GUI, NFS and Linux Broadcom (Brocade) DCX hardware skills and FICON/FIBRE concepts and configuration. Set-up and utilising SanNav and Maps IBM core knowledge: z/OS, TSO, SDSF, JCL, IDCAMS, IWS IBM storage knowledge: DFHSM, DFDSS, ICKDSF, DFSMS (inc. OAM), TDMF, GDPS, CSM Broadcom (CA): CA1, CA Vantage, CA Disk, CA Allocate, CA View, Endeavor Dino Software: T-rex, Terradon Rocket: CR+ Interchip: RTD. Carbon60, Lorien & SRG - The Impellam Group STEM Portfolio are acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
02/05/2024
Project-based
IBM Z Storage Manager Initial 12-month Contract Via Umbrella UK - Remote - Commutable to either Edinburgh or Canary Wharf office when required. One of Loriens Banking Clients is looking for an experience IBM Z Storage Manager to join them on an initial 12-month contract. The role is looking for someone who comes from a Storage Management/Engineering background with the ability to work and partner with external vendors, support/lead technical management of deployment projects at enterprise-scale level. Responsibilities Perform a Technical Project Management role for large zSeries infrastructure deployment and evergreening projects Setup automation to reduce manaual interventions in the Storage infrastructure Test new software and exploit functionality Consolidate and reduce infrastructure complexity Risk and Cost Management Ensure Service Quality Targets are met for offered platform services Business stakeholder management Vendor liaison and management zSeries Storage hardware/software design, configuration, testing, implementation and support Essential Skills/Experience zSeries Storage Management/Engineering background preferred and/or experience to equivalent level Working and partnering with vendors (eg IBM, DELL, Broadcom) Supporting and/or leading technical management of large infrastructure deployment projects Experience supporting large-scale enterprise IT environment and the Embedded controls within change, incident, and problem management processes Experience working with Agile working practices and tooling Experience and awareness of security, audit, risk and compliance within enterprise IT environment Technical Skills IBM DS8K disk hardware installation design, upgrade and support skills including DSCLI Scripting and familiarity with HMC GUI DELL DLM virtual tape (VTE with Data Domain) hardware installation design, upgrade and support skills with knowledge of GUI, NFS and Linux Broadcom (Brocade) DCX hardware skills and FICON/FIBRE concepts and configuration. Set-up and utilising SanNav and Maps IBM core knowledge: z/OS, TSO, SDSF, JCL, IDCAMS, IWS IBM storage knowledge: DFHSM, DFDSS, ICKDSF, DFSMS (inc. OAM), TDMF, GDPS, CSM Broadcom (CA): CA1, CA Vantage, CA Disk, CA Allocate, CA View, Endeavor Dino Software: T-rex, Terradon Rocket: CR+ Interchip: RTD. Carbon60, Lorien & SRG - The Impellam Group STEM Portfolio are acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
NO SPONSORSHIP QUALITY ASSURANCE MANAGER SALARY: $140K - $175K FLEX PLUS Bonus LOCATION: Chicago, IL This is a manager position. You will be a people manager managing vendors, outsourced resources, onshore, offshore, MSAS Back End technology. Applications desktop mobility strategies implementations products cloud global experience reducing defects that impact end users productivity will support QA development metrics agile tools processes Microsoft applications Jira ServiceNow This role will lead the Quality Assurance (QA) function for the Information Technology Team. This leader will own quality strategies, implementation and institutionalization of specific tailored solutions for each production deliverable, ongoing development of the team and metrics development, reporting and improvement. The production deliverables include external and internal facing products running on or in laptops, desktops, mobile devices, data centers, cloud and hybrid environments around the world. An important goal of this role is to improve speed to business value and reducing defects that impact end-user productivity. Develop and implement specific QA tailored solutions for each production deliverable. Establish relationship and governance with internal and third-party team members to conduct Quality Assurance responsibilities. Oversee and manage a global QA team with diverse backgrounds supporting QA development, which may include one or more third-party organizations. Ensure that management and allocation of QA resources based on project needs is performed. Develop, implement, or enhance and institutionalize QA processes, including metrics/measurements, reporting, and continuous improvement, that balance risk and delivery timelines. Integrate required and suggested testing framework in the IT Technology Services organization. Staying up to date with current state-of-the-art testing practices, testing practices and testing tools Ensure that QA feedback is being used to improve deliverable life cycle processes. Works with project team members to design, develop, and execute test plans. May consult to project teams, Subject Matter Experts (SMEs), and Business Units to design and develop test plans, test cases, and execution procedures. Recommends appropriate test execution approach in consideration of cost, scope, and timeline of product/solution delivery. Identifies test execution metrics to project team members. Prepares and communicates test results and reports accurate testing status to project team members. Provides estimates of text execution to support project-level resource planning efforts. May be required to facilitate onboarding and off boarding of in-sourced and/or outsourced testing resources. Review others (team or cross team) executed test results and help determine issues and priorities. Create and maintain quality control artifacts and make available to teams within and outside of IT. Adheres to industry and Firmwide IT specific quality engineering standards and processes. May be required to step in as a product manager for products that do not have an assigned Product Manager. Qualifications & Requirements Bachelors degree 10 years of experience in software development and software quality assurance. 3 years of experience working in Agile development process. 3 years of experience with performance and load testing. 3 years of experience in management of QA organization including management of third parties that are also delivering QA services. Proficiency with software QA methodologies, tools, and processes. Proficiency in project management. Strong listening skills and highly collaborative. Microsoft Office applications iDevice (Iphone/IPad) Communications: Avaya Telephone/Equinox, Zoom, TEAMS, SKYPE Test Management System: JIRA, ServiceNow, ADO Project Management: Eclipse/Microsoft Project SQL (Writing simple queries) Enterprise Management Systems, Finance, Human Resource, Time Tracking, Billing, Risk SharePoint
01/05/2024
Full time
NO SPONSORSHIP QUALITY ASSURANCE MANAGER SALARY: $140K - $175K FLEX PLUS Bonus LOCATION: Chicago, IL This is a manager position. You will be a people manager managing vendors, outsourced resources, onshore, offshore, MSAS Back End technology. Applications desktop mobility strategies implementations products cloud global experience reducing defects that impact end users productivity will support QA development metrics agile tools processes Microsoft applications Jira ServiceNow This role will lead the Quality Assurance (QA) function for the Information Technology Team. This leader will own quality strategies, implementation and institutionalization of specific tailored solutions for each production deliverable, ongoing development of the team and metrics development, reporting and improvement. The production deliverables include external and internal facing products running on or in laptops, desktops, mobile devices, data centers, cloud and hybrid environments around the world. An important goal of this role is to improve speed to business value and reducing defects that impact end-user productivity. Develop and implement specific QA tailored solutions for each production deliverable. Establish relationship and governance with internal and third-party team members to conduct Quality Assurance responsibilities. Oversee and manage a global QA team with diverse backgrounds supporting QA development, which may include one or more third-party organizations. Ensure that management and allocation of QA resources based on project needs is performed. Develop, implement, or enhance and institutionalize QA processes, including metrics/measurements, reporting, and continuous improvement, that balance risk and delivery timelines. Integrate required and suggested testing framework in the IT Technology Services organization. Staying up to date with current state-of-the-art testing practices, testing practices and testing tools Ensure that QA feedback is being used to improve deliverable life cycle processes. Works with project team members to design, develop, and execute test plans. May consult to project teams, Subject Matter Experts (SMEs), and Business Units to design and develop test plans, test cases, and execution procedures. Recommends appropriate test execution approach in consideration of cost, scope, and timeline of product/solution delivery. Identifies test execution metrics to project team members. Prepares and communicates test results and reports accurate testing status to project team members. Provides estimates of text execution to support project-level resource planning efforts. May be required to facilitate onboarding and off boarding of in-sourced and/or outsourced testing resources. Review others (team or cross team) executed test results and help determine issues and priorities. Create and maintain quality control artifacts and make available to teams within and outside of IT. Adheres to industry and Firmwide IT specific quality engineering standards and processes. May be required to step in as a product manager for products that do not have an assigned Product Manager. Qualifications & Requirements Bachelors degree 10 years of experience in software development and software quality assurance. 3 years of experience working in Agile development process. 3 years of experience with performance and load testing. 3 years of experience in management of QA organization including management of third parties that are also delivering QA services. Proficiency with software QA methodologies, tools, and processes. Proficiency in project management. Strong listening skills and highly collaborative. Microsoft Office applications iDevice (Iphone/IPad) Communications: Avaya Telephone/Equinox, Zoom, TEAMS, SKYPE Test Management System: JIRA, ServiceNow, ADO Project Management: Eclipse/Microsoft Project SQL (Writing simple queries) Enterprise Management Systems, Finance, Human Resource, Time Tracking, Billing, Risk SharePoint
IT Applications Manager - Addlestone, Surrey Salary - £50,000 - 56,650 - Car Allowance £6780 Hybrid working available IT Applications Manager required for a leading client based in Addlestone, Surrey. My client is currently seeking a IT Application Manager to come on board to responsible is to maintain the operation of crucial business applications, minimizing any disruptions in service. You will also be providing assistance for all business applications, ensuring timely resolution of incidents and requests within the agreed service level agreements (SLAs). This support is provided by an in-house team of Application Support Analysts and external third-party support contracts. while collaborating with the Business Systems Manager to comprehend the strategic direction of key application development. Key skills and responsibilities, * Strong application experience * Understanding of IT infrastructure and applications support SLA operational principles and 'best practice' requirements. * COINS (Finance, Commercial, Customer Services) * Workday (Human Resources) * Anaplan (Financial Cashflow) * Overseeing regular interactions with standard application vendors to grasp their development plans, ensuring top-notch support and efficient escalation routes. * Implementing minor improvements to applications as per business agreements. * Taking charge of small-scale projects and playing a pivotal role in major application-related initiatives. * Contributing to the development, documentation, and upkeep of vital business applications and related procedures. * Coordinating the daily functioning and optimization of applications. * Collaborating with the business systems manager to ensure applications adhere to the appropriate trajectory. * Overseeing a compact team of Application Support Analysts, accountable for incident resolution, request fulfillment, and problem-solving. * Participating in the strategic planning for integrating mission-critical applications to enhance business operations and employee efficiency. * Supervising the installation, upgrading, and routine maintenance of software applications. Interested? Please submit your updated CV to Emma Siwicki at Crimson for immediate consideration. Not interested? Do you know someone who might be a perfect fit for this role? Refer a friend and earn £250 worth of vouchers! Crimson is acting as an employment agency regarding this vacancy
01/05/2024
Full time
IT Applications Manager - Addlestone, Surrey Salary - £50,000 - 56,650 - Car Allowance £6780 Hybrid working available IT Applications Manager required for a leading client based in Addlestone, Surrey. My client is currently seeking a IT Application Manager to come on board to responsible is to maintain the operation of crucial business applications, minimizing any disruptions in service. You will also be providing assistance for all business applications, ensuring timely resolution of incidents and requests within the agreed service level agreements (SLAs). This support is provided by an in-house team of Application Support Analysts and external third-party support contracts. while collaborating with the Business Systems Manager to comprehend the strategic direction of key application development. Key skills and responsibilities, * Strong application experience * Understanding of IT infrastructure and applications support SLA operational principles and 'best practice' requirements. * COINS (Finance, Commercial, Customer Services) * Workday (Human Resources) * Anaplan (Financial Cashflow) * Overseeing regular interactions with standard application vendors to grasp their development plans, ensuring top-notch support and efficient escalation routes. * Implementing minor improvements to applications as per business agreements. * Taking charge of small-scale projects and playing a pivotal role in major application-related initiatives. * Contributing to the development, documentation, and upkeep of vital business applications and related procedures. * Coordinating the daily functioning and optimization of applications. * Collaborating with the business systems manager to ensure applications adhere to the appropriate trajectory. * Overseeing a compact team of Application Support Analysts, accountable for incident resolution, request fulfillment, and problem-solving. * Participating in the strategic planning for integrating mission-critical applications to enhance business operations and employee efficiency. * Supervising the installation, upgrading, and routine maintenance of software applications. Interested? Please submit your updated CV to Emma Siwicki at Crimson for immediate consideration. Not interested? Do you know someone who might be a perfect fit for this role? Refer a friend and earn £250 worth of vouchers! Crimson is acting as an employment agency regarding this vacancy
Lead IT Engineer Leeds-with travel around Yorkshire £31,000 to £34,000 Your new company Hays Technology are recruiting a Lead IT Engineer to join a large, growing public sector organisation based in the Yorkshire area. You will be part of the IT Service Support team and will be reporting into the IT Service Support Manager. You will be required to visit various sites across Yorkshire offering a wide-ranging technical support service. Your new role In your new role, you will be responsible for maintaining the availability and functionality of the end-user environment, whilst taking ownership of complex technical tasks, supporting infrastructure improvement projects, and optimising the investment in IT systems. You will be delivering outstanding customer service and support, as well as taking a proactive approach to work, demonstrating meticulous attention to detail. You will also be providing support for Microsoft O365, deploying and installing software, managing Active Directory and troubleshooting printers, whilst supporting Windows 10/11 deployment, resolving related issues and troubleshooting PC hardware problems. You will also be conducting basic network and connectivity troubleshooting. What you'll need to succeed Experience in tier 2 technical support, along with extensive knowledge of computer systems, hardware, and software Significant experience of desktop operating systems, software packaging, mobile device management and deployment tools Experience working Microsoft O365 such as Azure and SharePoint Having a basic understanding of network troubleshooting Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate complex technical issues to non-technical individuals Driving License & access to a vehicle is essential What you'll get in return This exciting position is paying between £31,000 to £34,000 negotiable on experience and offers an excellent work-life balance including: hybrid working, generous annual leave (27 days rising to 32 after 1 years' service, training, and development opportunities. What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found on our website.
30/04/2024
Full time
Lead IT Engineer Leeds-with travel around Yorkshire £31,000 to £34,000 Your new company Hays Technology are recruiting a Lead IT Engineer to join a large, growing public sector organisation based in the Yorkshire area. You will be part of the IT Service Support team and will be reporting into the IT Service Support Manager. You will be required to visit various sites across Yorkshire offering a wide-ranging technical support service. Your new role In your new role, you will be responsible for maintaining the availability and functionality of the end-user environment, whilst taking ownership of complex technical tasks, supporting infrastructure improvement projects, and optimising the investment in IT systems. You will be delivering outstanding customer service and support, as well as taking a proactive approach to work, demonstrating meticulous attention to detail. You will also be providing support for Microsoft O365, deploying and installing software, managing Active Directory and troubleshooting printers, whilst supporting Windows 10/11 deployment, resolving related issues and troubleshooting PC hardware problems. You will also be conducting basic network and connectivity troubleshooting. What you'll need to succeed Experience in tier 2 technical support, along with extensive knowledge of computer systems, hardware, and software Significant experience of desktop operating systems, software packaging, mobile device management and deployment tools Experience working Microsoft O365 such as Azure and SharePoint Having a basic understanding of network troubleshooting Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate complex technical issues to non-technical individuals Driving License & access to a vehicle is essential What you'll get in return This exciting position is paying between £31,000 to £34,000 negotiable on experience and offers an excellent work-life balance including: hybrid working, generous annual leave (27 days rising to 32 after 1 years' service, training, and development opportunities. What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found on our website.
Responsible for selling the company's products or services to new businesses and maintaining relationships whilst growing revenue across several accounts as well as hunting for new logo business. Are you looking for an opportunity to join a global innovator in platform-delivered managed services, with a world-class reputation in the market? We are seeking a passionate Senior Client Manager to drive the strategic direction for the businesses largest and most committed clients and help translate their business vision into reality. This role sits within the Life Science vertical and will be responsible for identifying and closing new logo business. The role: Identify new business opportunities and leads. Generate new logos by selling a full range of services the business offer. Own the sales process, work closely with some of our largest and most committed clients support existing projects, and drive conversations focused on new products, services, and solution offerings. Manage and nurture relationships to drive expansion and renewals across all solutions and services. You will be given a sales quota and a competitive commission structure. Proactively engage and collaborate with our client's specialist sales teams from various go-to-market practices, as well as the client services and service delivery teams, to see opportunities through to closure. Create comprehensive client business plans and help negotiate and construct complex, multi-year deals to ensure win-win solutions for both the client and the business. Develop and implement opportunity plans, ensuring regular check-ins with the primary point of contact and buy-in from all stakeholders. What will make you a good fit for the role? Have an impressive track record of selling platform-delivered managed services and managing enterprise accounts as well as developing new business within the Life Science vertical. Have demonstrated experience penetrating accounts to deliver significant year-on-year profit. Are skilled at consultative selling with a business outcome-led approach. Enjoy collaborating with cross-functional teams, including senior technical specialists and other internal stakeholders. Are proactive and thrive on solving problems to deliver the best solutions for clients. Have the desire to learn and continually seek ways to improve services delivered to our clients. Vertical industry experience essential ( Life Science, Pharmaceutical, Healthcare ) Experience selling in either Oracle, AWS, SAP, Salesforce, Infrastructure, Cloud, Tech . You will have full access to our clients Data Stack to sell.
30/04/2024
Full time
Responsible for selling the company's products or services to new businesses and maintaining relationships whilst growing revenue across several accounts as well as hunting for new logo business. Are you looking for an opportunity to join a global innovator in platform-delivered managed services, with a world-class reputation in the market? We are seeking a passionate Senior Client Manager to drive the strategic direction for the businesses largest and most committed clients and help translate their business vision into reality. This role sits within the Life Science vertical and will be responsible for identifying and closing new logo business. The role: Identify new business opportunities and leads. Generate new logos by selling a full range of services the business offer. Own the sales process, work closely with some of our largest and most committed clients support existing projects, and drive conversations focused on new products, services, and solution offerings. Manage and nurture relationships to drive expansion and renewals across all solutions and services. You will be given a sales quota and a competitive commission structure. Proactively engage and collaborate with our client's specialist sales teams from various go-to-market practices, as well as the client services and service delivery teams, to see opportunities through to closure. Create comprehensive client business plans and help negotiate and construct complex, multi-year deals to ensure win-win solutions for both the client and the business. Develop and implement opportunity plans, ensuring regular check-ins with the primary point of contact and buy-in from all stakeholders. What will make you a good fit for the role? Have an impressive track record of selling platform-delivered managed services and managing enterprise accounts as well as developing new business within the Life Science vertical. Have demonstrated experience penetrating accounts to deliver significant year-on-year profit. Are skilled at consultative selling with a business outcome-led approach. Enjoy collaborating with cross-functional teams, including senior technical specialists and other internal stakeholders. Are proactive and thrive on solving problems to deliver the best solutions for clients. Have the desire to learn and continually seek ways to improve services delivered to our clients. Vertical industry experience essential ( Life Science, Pharmaceutical, Healthcare ) Experience selling in either Oracle, AWS, SAP, Salesforce, Infrastructure, Cloud, Tech . You will have full access to our clients Data Stack to sell.