Azure Engineer London/Hybrid £competitive plus bonus plus benefits Azure, Terraform, DevSecOps, CI/CD Azure/Cloud Engineer is required by a buoyant financial services organisation based in London. This role will see you working with architects to help design, plan and implement new solutions and enhance existing solutions within their cloud estate. In this hands-on role you will also be responsible for documenting and handing over the service to the Operational Teams ensuring that monitoring and SLAs are in place to support the business going forward. You will have solid experience in delivering and operating multi-region Azure infrastructure and services in line with modern practices such as Everything as Code through both change and run processes, plus administering and troubleshooting enterprise Cloud platforms and Microsoft technologies. Key Responsibilities: Working with Architecture and vendors to build new or enhance existing solutions Assist with the design and plan enterprise-scale Azure environments including application dependencies, data storage, network connectivity and overall cloud hosting Ensure that all cloud solutions follow internally defined security and compliance controls Lead in the implementation and handover to Operational Support of infrastructure solutions Define the operational processes to effectively manage the (cloud) environment Plan and coordinate maintenance operations (evergreening service changes, patching, upgrades, disaster recovery tests, etc). Interface with other teams across the organisation in order to establish and enforce best practices and standards Contributing to the development of the company's 'Cloud' and IT Strategy Keeping abreast of advancement in technology solutions and offerings and recommending change where required Responsible for ensuring all compliance and risk issues are understood and highlighted to senior management as they arise Providing technical guidance and assistance to Operational teams where necessary Taking personal responsibility to ensure solutions are evaluated, planned, tested and that solution meets the requirements of the end users Developing project plans, tracking and reporting to deadlines Preparing and testing technical knowledgebase articles as well as systems documentation Champion Agile best-practices, processes, and tools in support of DevOps processes Key Requirements: Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Azure technology stack. Experience of Terraform and Infrastructure as Code tools and concepts. Familiarity with DevSecOps practices and tools such as Github, Gitlab, DevOps, Pester, Katalon. Knowledge of unit tests, integration tests, system tests, YAML and CI/CD pipelines. Experience with Configuration as Code, Policy as Code and Documentation as Code. Excellent Entra ID and Active Directory administration experience plus familiarity with technologies in wider Identity and Access Management including PAM, PIM and RBAC. Experience with Microsoft Defender for Cloud, cloud security posture management (CSPM) and cloud workload protection platforms (CWPP). Knowledge of Azure key vault, including secrets, certificates and keys. Knowledge of APIs, APIM, and strong Scripting experience (PowerShell, Python, SQL). Strong working knowledge of networking concepts and security principles within Azure and in the context of a global hybrid environment including DNS, Firewalls, segmentation, load balancers, proxies, authentication, authorisation, Virtual WAN and SDWAN. Experience investigating and troubleshooting Windows Server & Desktop Operating Systems. Understanding of Kubernetes clusters and Microservices. Good knowledge of traditional networks, Firewalls and load balancers Experience with Agile/Scrum methodologies Exceptional communication, presentation and interpersonal skills with an ability to extract, translate and communicate meaningful information at all levels of executives, management and peers Strong technical documentation skills; workflows, architectural diagrams, support documentation Please note, you will be joining an organisation who offer excellent career prospects as well as an excellent total comp package and have their employee's wellbeing at the heart of what they do. For a full consultation, please contact Arc IT. Salaries will be based on experience.
23/04/2024
Full time
Azure Engineer London/Hybrid £competitive plus bonus plus benefits Azure, Terraform, DevSecOps, CI/CD Azure/Cloud Engineer is required by a buoyant financial services organisation based in London. This role will see you working with architects to help design, plan and implement new solutions and enhance existing solutions within their cloud estate. In this hands-on role you will also be responsible for documenting and handing over the service to the Operational Teams ensuring that monitoring and SLAs are in place to support the business going forward. You will have solid experience in delivering and operating multi-region Azure infrastructure and services in line with modern practices such as Everything as Code through both change and run processes, plus administering and troubleshooting enterprise Cloud platforms and Microsoft technologies. Key Responsibilities: Working with Architecture and vendors to build new or enhance existing solutions Assist with the design and plan enterprise-scale Azure environments including application dependencies, data storage, network connectivity and overall cloud hosting Ensure that all cloud solutions follow internally defined security and compliance controls Lead in the implementation and handover to Operational Support of infrastructure solutions Define the operational processes to effectively manage the (cloud) environment Plan and coordinate maintenance operations (evergreening service changes, patching, upgrades, disaster recovery tests, etc). Interface with other teams across the organisation in order to establish and enforce best practices and standards Contributing to the development of the company's 'Cloud' and IT Strategy Keeping abreast of advancement in technology solutions and offerings and recommending change where required Responsible for ensuring all compliance and risk issues are understood and highlighted to senior management as they arise Providing technical guidance and assistance to Operational teams where necessary Taking personal responsibility to ensure solutions are evaluated, planned, tested and that solution meets the requirements of the end users Developing project plans, tracking and reporting to deadlines Preparing and testing technical knowledgebase articles as well as systems documentation Champion Agile best-practices, processes, and tools in support of DevOps processes Key Requirements: Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Azure technology stack. Experience of Terraform and Infrastructure as Code tools and concepts. Familiarity with DevSecOps practices and tools such as Github, Gitlab, DevOps, Pester, Katalon. Knowledge of unit tests, integration tests, system tests, YAML and CI/CD pipelines. Experience with Configuration as Code, Policy as Code and Documentation as Code. Excellent Entra ID and Active Directory administration experience plus familiarity with technologies in wider Identity and Access Management including PAM, PIM and RBAC. Experience with Microsoft Defender for Cloud, cloud security posture management (CSPM) and cloud workload protection platforms (CWPP). Knowledge of Azure key vault, including secrets, certificates and keys. Knowledge of APIs, APIM, and strong Scripting experience (PowerShell, Python, SQL). Strong working knowledge of networking concepts and security principles within Azure and in the context of a global hybrid environment including DNS, Firewalls, segmentation, load balancers, proxies, authentication, authorisation, Virtual WAN and SDWAN. Experience investigating and troubleshooting Windows Server & Desktop Operating Systems. Understanding of Kubernetes clusters and Microservices. Good knowledge of traditional networks, Firewalls and load balancers Experience with Agile/Scrum methodologies Exceptional communication, presentation and interpersonal skills with an ability to extract, translate and communicate meaningful information at all levels of executives, management and peers Strong technical documentation skills; workflows, architectural diagrams, support documentation Please note, you will be joining an organisation who offer excellent career prospects as well as an excellent total comp package and have their employee's wellbeing at the heart of what they do. For a full consultation, please contact Arc IT. Salaries will be based on experience.
As a Technical Support Engineer for Azure AI, your role is pivotal in the successful implementation and maintenance of our clients' AI initiatives. You will be the technical lighthouse, guiding users through the Azure AI landscape, ensuring they are able to make the most of their powerful suite of solutions. With your deep understanding of AI, cloud computing, networking, security, and privacy, you will solve complex issues, deliver personalized solutions, and provide world-class support that their customers rely upon. Contract detail: 18-month initial contracts Remote working Pay is flexible and depends on experience Start date is flexible An overview of the day to day tasks: Ownership of the Customer Support Experience: Champion the customer's support journey, providing timely, accurate, and effective solutions for their issues. Working closely with a broad range of global customers, including a significant portion of Fortune 500 companies. Resolution of High-Impact Technical Challenges: Address and resolve the most technically challenging and critical problems for their customers and partners, making a significant impact on their experience with Azure's products and services. Multi-Channel Customer Communication: Resourcefully and empathically engage with customers through various channels including telephone, email, public and private forum ensuring their concerns are heard, understood, and addressed. Customer Advocacy: Identify and report software bugs and customer suggestions, acting as the voice of the customer within our organization and helping to shape their customer support strategy. Product Improvement Liaison: Act as a bridge to our internal development organizations, advocating for product enhancements that can alleviate customer pain points and improve their overall experience with our products. Most Important things they are going to look for: Multiple Azure services Azure DevOps Any/multiple Azure certifications - AI specific certifications are a bonus and highly desired Programming/Scripting experience Full list of experience wanted: Demonstrated the ability to conduct thorough troubleshooting and debugging, and to solve complex problems. Track record in technical support or a similar customer-facing role within the technology sector. Thriving in a fast-paced, high-volume environment. You are very resourceful and great at prioritizing multiple demands, knowing when and how to prioritize tasks. Experience with Scripting languages such as PowerShell or Python, and a strong understanding of AI/ML libraries and frameworks, egTensorFlow or PyTorch. Strong enthusiasm for Machine Learning, Cognitive Services, and innovative AI technologies (ChatGPT, LangChain, Hugging Face, etc), including a comprehensive understanding of large language models. You also have an affinity for open-source frameworks that help advance the field of AI Relevant Networking and Security knowledge, for both private and public networks, along with expertise in RESTful API development and integration. Solid foundation in Data Engineering, including understanding of databases, data retrieval via query languages like SQL or Kusto, and experience with data management, data visualization, and statistical analysis. If this role is of interest, please do apply with your latest CV for an immediate review
23/04/2024
Full time
As a Technical Support Engineer for Azure AI, your role is pivotal in the successful implementation and maintenance of our clients' AI initiatives. You will be the technical lighthouse, guiding users through the Azure AI landscape, ensuring they are able to make the most of their powerful suite of solutions. With your deep understanding of AI, cloud computing, networking, security, and privacy, you will solve complex issues, deliver personalized solutions, and provide world-class support that their customers rely upon. Contract detail: 18-month initial contracts Remote working Pay is flexible and depends on experience Start date is flexible An overview of the day to day tasks: Ownership of the Customer Support Experience: Champion the customer's support journey, providing timely, accurate, and effective solutions for their issues. Working closely with a broad range of global customers, including a significant portion of Fortune 500 companies. Resolution of High-Impact Technical Challenges: Address and resolve the most technically challenging and critical problems for their customers and partners, making a significant impact on their experience with Azure's products and services. Multi-Channel Customer Communication: Resourcefully and empathically engage with customers through various channels including telephone, email, public and private forum ensuring their concerns are heard, understood, and addressed. Customer Advocacy: Identify and report software bugs and customer suggestions, acting as the voice of the customer within our organization and helping to shape their customer support strategy. Product Improvement Liaison: Act as a bridge to our internal development organizations, advocating for product enhancements that can alleviate customer pain points and improve their overall experience with our products. Most Important things they are going to look for: Multiple Azure services Azure DevOps Any/multiple Azure certifications - AI specific certifications are a bonus and highly desired Programming/Scripting experience Full list of experience wanted: Demonstrated the ability to conduct thorough troubleshooting and debugging, and to solve complex problems. Track record in technical support or a similar customer-facing role within the technology sector. Thriving in a fast-paced, high-volume environment. You are very resourceful and great at prioritizing multiple demands, knowing when and how to prioritize tasks. Experience with Scripting languages such as PowerShell or Python, and a strong understanding of AI/ML libraries and frameworks, egTensorFlow or PyTorch. Strong enthusiasm for Machine Learning, Cognitive Services, and innovative AI technologies (ChatGPT, LangChain, Hugging Face, etc), including a comprehensive understanding of large language models. You also have an affinity for open-source frameworks that help advance the field of AI Relevant Networking and Security knowledge, for both private and public networks, along with expertise in RESTful API development and integration. Solid foundation in Data Engineering, including understanding of databases, data retrieval via query languages like SQL or Kusto, and experience with data management, data visualization, and statistical analysis. If this role is of interest, please do apply with your latest CV for an immediate review
Infrastructure Team Leader Exeter - Devon - Hybrid £40,000-£50,000 The Role The Infrastructure Team is a small team of engineers with high levels of experience, competence and capabilities. This team is responsible for the design, support and delivery of high level and technical products and services and as such need to work to exacting standards of quality and professionalism at all times. The Infrastructure Team Lead role is responsible for the definition and adherence of those standards across the team. In addition, this person will assume responsibility for the availability, performance, resilience and security of the core platform and infrastructure and will undertake whatever actions necessary to ensure this within the agreed operating constraints and budget. As the company's senior engineer the post holder will provide a technical consultancy and architect service as required. Duties and responsibilities Team Leader Manage the team is a positive manner to align with business growth plans. Own the planning and administration of the infrastructure roadmap and product owner responsibilities Represent the Infrastructure team at meetings. Setting and managing regular goals and appraisals for the infrastructure team. Demonstrates consistent levels of professionalism at all times and leads by example. Core Infrastructure & Technical Architecture/Support Work within Company policies and guidelines. Be involved in the design, implementation and support for all data networks across all locations. This includes Local Area Networks and liaising with the managed WAN providers for effective fault resolution. Provide expert support for workstations & Servers running Microsoft Server / Workstation Products, Citrix, Linux. Implement and Provide expert support on storage both local and network based. Server Planning, Design, Build and Fault fixing. Use of Group Policy and Active Directory to control Workstation and Server behaviour across the network, auditing users & ensure it is working correctly. Ensure all backup processes for network equipment and Servers are robust running according to the backup policy. Ensure IT systems are protected against virus infections and infections are controlled in accordance with best practice. Ensure all documentation is maintained up-to-date, accurately and in an easily understood manner. Be involved in regular audits of company equipment and software used and recommend improvements and upgrades. To implement and document policies, standards and procedures, proposing upgrades and enhancements to these from the basis of own expert knowledge, and experience with the installed equipment. Liaise with key suppliers and customers to ensure the effective delivery or projects and products. Be available as part of the out of hours on call rota, and be able to effectively prioritse and troubleshoot issues affecting critical services. Pre Sales Support Support pre-sales activity escalated by the pre-sales engineer Plan, design and cost proposed solutions to meet customers' needs Serve as escalation point for the pre-sales engineer where there's greater technical complexity. Other As a senior engineer you will possess the ability to not just train your fellow team members but also the other support teams. Occasionally travel to other locations and stay overnight. Perform any other reasonable duties as required. Qualifications and experience Experienced 3rd Line engineer who has either worked as a team leader or is looking to further their career by managing a small team. Although not essentials Microsoft, Networking or Linux accreditations are a bonus. Knowledge, skills and abilities Use of Active Directory, Group policy and File permissions in Microsoft and Linux (Debian) A good understanding of basic network functions such as NAT, Spanning Tree, HSRP, VLANs, routing of traffic and the use of subnets. An ability to maintain regular backups of Servers using a mixture of backup and recovery products. An ability to configure and troubleshoot, Switches, Firewalls Routers and wireless networks. A detailed understanding of copper structured and fibre optic cabling systems The post holder will have the ability to produce Technical Documentation to an agreed standard. Keep abreast of industry technology and advise on vendor product developments.
22/04/2024
Full time
Infrastructure Team Leader Exeter - Devon - Hybrid £40,000-£50,000 The Role The Infrastructure Team is a small team of engineers with high levels of experience, competence and capabilities. This team is responsible for the design, support and delivery of high level and technical products and services and as such need to work to exacting standards of quality and professionalism at all times. The Infrastructure Team Lead role is responsible for the definition and adherence of those standards across the team. In addition, this person will assume responsibility for the availability, performance, resilience and security of the core platform and infrastructure and will undertake whatever actions necessary to ensure this within the agreed operating constraints and budget. As the company's senior engineer the post holder will provide a technical consultancy and architect service as required. Duties and responsibilities Team Leader Manage the team is a positive manner to align with business growth plans. Own the planning and administration of the infrastructure roadmap and product owner responsibilities Represent the Infrastructure team at meetings. Setting and managing regular goals and appraisals for the infrastructure team. Demonstrates consistent levels of professionalism at all times and leads by example. Core Infrastructure & Technical Architecture/Support Work within Company policies and guidelines. Be involved in the design, implementation and support for all data networks across all locations. This includes Local Area Networks and liaising with the managed WAN providers for effective fault resolution. Provide expert support for workstations & Servers running Microsoft Server / Workstation Products, Citrix, Linux. Implement and Provide expert support on storage both local and network based. Server Planning, Design, Build and Fault fixing. Use of Group Policy and Active Directory to control Workstation and Server behaviour across the network, auditing users & ensure it is working correctly. Ensure all backup processes for network equipment and Servers are robust running according to the backup policy. Ensure IT systems are protected against virus infections and infections are controlled in accordance with best practice. Ensure all documentation is maintained up-to-date, accurately and in an easily understood manner. Be involved in regular audits of company equipment and software used and recommend improvements and upgrades. To implement and document policies, standards and procedures, proposing upgrades and enhancements to these from the basis of own expert knowledge, and experience with the installed equipment. Liaise with key suppliers and customers to ensure the effective delivery or projects and products. Be available as part of the out of hours on call rota, and be able to effectively prioritse and troubleshoot issues affecting critical services. Pre Sales Support Support pre-sales activity escalated by the pre-sales engineer Plan, design and cost proposed solutions to meet customers' needs Serve as escalation point for the pre-sales engineer where there's greater technical complexity. Other As a senior engineer you will possess the ability to not just train your fellow team members but also the other support teams. Occasionally travel to other locations and stay overnight. Perform any other reasonable duties as required. Qualifications and experience Experienced 3rd Line engineer who has either worked as a team leader or is looking to further their career by managing a small team. Although not essentials Microsoft, Networking or Linux accreditations are a bonus. Knowledge, skills and abilities Use of Active Directory, Group policy and File permissions in Microsoft and Linux (Debian) A good understanding of basic network functions such as NAT, Spanning Tree, HSRP, VLANs, routing of traffic and the use of subnets. An ability to maintain regular backups of Servers using a mixture of backup and recovery products. An ability to configure and troubleshoot, Switches, Firewalls Routers and wireless networks. A detailed understanding of copper structured and fibre optic cabling systems The post holder will have the ability to produce Technical Documentation to an agreed standard. Keep abreast of industry technology and advise on vendor product developments.
Are you a 3rd line engineer currently looking for a new challenge? Or perhaps you are an experienced 2nd line engineer, looking for a step up in your career? If either of the above apply, then we want to hear from you! My client, a leading provider of hardware, software and managed IT services are looking for a 3rd line engineer to join their team on a permanent full time basis. As a company, they prioritise the human aspect of technology, valuing relationships, expertise, and practicality above all. Their commitment to clients, partners, and the environment shapes their approach, and it's their talented individuals who truly make the difference. They understand the intricacies of technology, collaborating, simplifying, caring, and delivering results. Together, they are reshaping the tech landscape with a human touch. Your Mission Joining the Secure Services Team as a 2nd/3rd Line Engineer, you'll play a pivotal role in supporting, managing, and administering a diverse range of technologies and services for managed service clients. This includes Public and Private Cloud, Networking, and Systems Infrastructure. What You'll Be Doing Administering diverse computer networks and environments, including software, hardware, and configurations. Monitoring and patching of an Azure Stack System, conducting disaster recovery operations, and data backups as needed. Troubleshooting and resolving hardware, software, and network issues. Proactively monitoring system performance and implementing optimisations. Managing and monitoring installed systems and infrastructure. Ensuring maximum system and infrastructure availability. Implementing security, backup, resilience, and disaster recovery measures. Developing and updating user guides and knowledge-based articles. Collaborating with vendors and technical personnel for issue resolution. Participating in the Out of Hours on-call rota. Experience & Requirements Proven experience in installing, configuring and troubleshooting Windows and Linux based environments. Good cloud knowledge, preferably in Azure/Azure Stack Experience with virtualisation and containerisation (eg, VMware, Hyper-V) Experience with monitoring systems (eg Logic Monitor, SolarWinds, PRTG etc.) Good networking knowledge and experience of OSI (Open Systems Interconnection) network layers, TCP/IP Experience of typical enterprise level hardware vendor solutions (eg, Compute, Storage, LAN, WLAN, EUC) Experience of producing quality support documentation Desirable vendors certifications include: CCNA, MCSA, VCP or similar Please note that this is a fully office based role, as you will be supporting secure clients. Salary on offer is up to £42k dependent on experience. For more information, please get in touch!
19/04/2024
Full time
Are you a 3rd line engineer currently looking for a new challenge? Or perhaps you are an experienced 2nd line engineer, looking for a step up in your career? If either of the above apply, then we want to hear from you! My client, a leading provider of hardware, software and managed IT services are looking for a 3rd line engineer to join their team on a permanent full time basis. As a company, they prioritise the human aspect of technology, valuing relationships, expertise, and practicality above all. Their commitment to clients, partners, and the environment shapes their approach, and it's their talented individuals who truly make the difference. They understand the intricacies of technology, collaborating, simplifying, caring, and delivering results. Together, they are reshaping the tech landscape with a human touch. Your Mission Joining the Secure Services Team as a 2nd/3rd Line Engineer, you'll play a pivotal role in supporting, managing, and administering a diverse range of technologies and services for managed service clients. This includes Public and Private Cloud, Networking, and Systems Infrastructure. What You'll Be Doing Administering diverse computer networks and environments, including software, hardware, and configurations. Monitoring and patching of an Azure Stack System, conducting disaster recovery operations, and data backups as needed. Troubleshooting and resolving hardware, software, and network issues. Proactively monitoring system performance and implementing optimisations. Managing and monitoring installed systems and infrastructure. Ensuring maximum system and infrastructure availability. Implementing security, backup, resilience, and disaster recovery measures. Developing and updating user guides and knowledge-based articles. Collaborating with vendors and technical personnel for issue resolution. Participating in the Out of Hours on-call rota. Experience & Requirements Proven experience in installing, configuring and troubleshooting Windows and Linux based environments. Good cloud knowledge, preferably in Azure/Azure Stack Experience with virtualisation and containerisation (eg, VMware, Hyper-V) Experience with monitoring systems (eg Logic Monitor, SolarWinds, PRTG etc.) Good networking knowledge and experience of OSI (Open Systems Interconnection) network layers, TCP/IP Experience of typical enterprise level hardware vendor solutions (eg, Compute, Storage, LAN, WLAN, EUC) Experience of producing quality support documentation Desirable vendors certifications include: CCNA, MCSA, VCP or similar Please note that this is a fully office based role, as you will be supporting secure clients. Salary on offer is up to £42k dependent on experience. For more information, please get in touch!
Junior Electrical Integration Engineer Location: Gaydon (WestMidlands) Full Time (40hr week) Monday - Friday Private Healthcare & Pension Akkodis, is a global leader in the engineering and R&D market that is leveraging the power of connected data to accelerate innovation and digital transformation. With a shared passion for technology and talent, 50,000 engineers and digital experts deliver deep cross-sector expertise in 30 countries across North America, EMEA and APAC. Akkodis offers broad industry experience, and strong know-how in key technology sectors such as mobility, software & technology services, robotics, testing, simulations, data security, AI & data analytics. The combined IT and engineering expertise brings a unique end-to- end solution offering, with four service lines - Consulting, Solutions, Talents and Academy - to support clients in rethinking their product development and business processes, improve productivity, minimize time to market and shape a smarter and more sustainable tomorrow. Akkodis is part of the Adecco Group. Akkodis is a commercial brand under which both AKKA and Modis entities operate. Responsibilities Reporting to the Team Leader, the successful candidate will support the development of EE systems for high-end, iconic sports cars. It will be your responsibility to guarantee the functional & technical delivery of projects within your field of expertise, delivering vehicle targets, through the following activity: Ensure both functional and platform commodities are integrated and delivered Cross functional team integration to plan and achieve programme delivery Effective reporting, identifying issues and driving a concern resolution approach Manage your functions virtual and physical design verification plan, with overall sign off responsibility Definition and understanding of network signals, ECU coding/configuration and development Checking software functions, network signal alignment and diagnostics Functional testing on labcars at vehicle level (system integration Management and resolution of test issues with suppliers Required skills With a strong technical, analytical and quality focused mind-set, you should be used to setting and delivery to targets, through clear and confident communication, including experience of supplier management. Specific requirements of these roles include: An Electrical/Electronics Engineering degree (or equivalent/related) (Masters Degree Highly Desirable) Demonstrable understanding of delivering Electrical or Electronics commodities, including quality, cost, function, weight and timing Proven record experience of networks/diagnostics/integration with specific feature/function ownership and delivery Experience of one or more of the following commodity areas: Body Electronics, Telematics, Park Assist, Antenna, Lighting, EDS, Switchgear, Cluster and Display, Infotainment, Audio, CAD Design, Networks Programme Management Support Team experience appreciated Usage of AUTOSAR stack and Vector tool-chain required. Any experience with INCA would be a plus. UK and overseas travel may be required. Adecco - AKKA is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
18/04/2024
Full time
Junior Electrical Integration Engineer Location: Gaydon (WestMidlands) Full Time (40hr week) Monday - Friday Private Healthcare & Pension Akkodis, is a global leader in the engineering and R&D market that is leveraging the power of connected data to accelerate innovation and digital transformation. With a shared passion for technology and talent, 50,000 engineers and digital experts deliver deep cross-sector expertise in 30 countries across North America, EMEA and APAC. Akkodis offers broad industry experience, and strong know-how in key technology sectors such as mobility, software & technology services, robotics, testing, simulations, data security, AI & data analytics. The combined IT and engineering expertise brings a unique end-to- end solution offering, with four service lines - Consulting, Solutions, Talents and Academy - to support clients in rethinking their product development and business processes, improve productivity, minimize time to market and shape a smarter and more sustainable tomorrow. Akkodis is part of the Adecco Group. Akkodis is a commercial brand under which both AKKA and Modis entities operate. Responsibilities Reporting to the Team Leader, the successful candidate will support the development of EE systems for high-end, iconic sports cars. It will be your responsibility to guarantee the functional & technical delivery of projects within your field of expertise, delivering vehicle targets, through the following activity: Ensure both functional and platform commodities are integrated and delivered Cross functional team integration to plan and achieve programme delivery Effective reporting, identifying issues and driving a concern resolution approach Manage your functions virtual and physical design verification plan, with overall sign off responsibility Definition and understanding of network signals, ECU coding/configuration and development Checking software functions, network signal alignment and diagnostics Functional testing on labcars at vehicle level (system integration Management and resolution of test issues with suppliers Required skills With a strong technical, analytical and quality focused mind-set, you should be used to setting and delivery to targets, through clear and confident communication, including experience of supplier management. Specific requirements of these roles include: An Electrical/Electronics Engineering degree (or equivalent/related) (Masters Degree Highly Desirable) Demonstrable understanding of delivering Electrical or Electronics commodities, including quality, cost, function, weight and timing Proven record experience of networks/diagnostics/integration with specific feature/function ownership and delivery Experience of one or more of the following commodity areas: Body Electronics, Telematics, Park Assist, Antenna, Lighting, EDS, Switchgear, Cluster and Display, Infotainment, Audio, CAD Design, Networks Programme Management Support Team experience appreciated Usage of AUTOSAR stack and Vector tool-chain required. Any experience with INCA would be a plus. UK and overseas travel may be required. Adecco - AKKA is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
Network Services Technical Specialist - CCNA/CCNP This role requires a mix of technical hands-on and functional hands-off expertise! Performance monitoring, service performance, 3rd party and vendor management, SLA's, service improvement! Supporting Network Operations and Network Services. Technical background - Palo Alto Prisma Access/Strata Management are a bonus but training provided, Cisco ASA, Cisco Checkpoint, R&S, LAN/WAN, Routing & Switching, Juniper, Networks, CCNP, CCDA, VSS, Datacentre, QoS, VPN, MPLS, IPSEC, F5, Load Balancing, Palo Alto, PA Series Firewalls, Palo Alto ACE, PCNSE, WAAS, WCCP, VoIP, Telephony, Cisco/Avaya, Virtualisation, Virtual Networks, Virtual Switching, Virtual Routing. To £60,000 + £5,000pa Car Allowance + Excellent Benefits + Hybrid Working Birmingham, Solihull, West Midlands FTSE 250 Total IT Solutions Provider and IT outsourcer with their heart in the Birmingham area urgently require a focused, professional and client facing Network Specialist who still has the desire to offer hands-on capability and functional expertise. Ideally, you will have earned your stripes and impressive battle scars in the IT Solutions and Services arena as a Network Engineer, and now, as part of your a natural progression be heading towards the upper echelon Network Specialist platform. The key requirements of the ideal candidate: Palo Alto and Meraki are key technologies - Palo Alto Prisma Access/Strata Management are bonus - but training provided Role is 50% new/complex site delivery and 50% supporting the Tech Leads with design/migration to Prisma Need candidates willing to travel through the UK and sometimes Europe Current UK Security Clearance is a need, or you must be able to be eligible for SC To secure this post: You will work with the Network Services Manager to determine and agree business functional and non-functional expectations by working with the IT Business Partners, the business and specifying the external research needed to obtain market information. You will work with 3rd parties and IT and Engineering Teams documenting how technology is designed and deployed for Network Services to improve configurations to improve performance. You will provide technical data for Network Services by defining Service Portfolio and catalogue entries for Technical Products and configuration information to support operations and solutions in consuming the services. You will work with the Network Services Lead & Service Management Team to support the achievement of SLA's and targets. You will coexist with the Operational Teams and 3rd Parties to understand issues, resolve problems and improve performance. You will provide detailed information for management by assisting the Networks Technical Leads with short-term and long-term roadmaps covering all technical aspects of the service, working with Solutions and Partners/3rd Parties to improve detail and costings. Support bringing new services into live by analysing proposed functional/non-functional requirements, developing technical options and recommendations, preparing low level Deployment/Configuration Designs and ongoing operational cost models; establishing time schedules with Operations and partners/3rd parties to implement the required technologies, skills and procedures. Report on Network Services technical costs and impact on TCO costing by reviewing 3rd party support costs, internal delivery and operating costs, anticipating volume changes and cost impact within the teams. Maintain professional and technical knowledge by constantly scanning/reviewing the market, attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies. Technical Background : Cisco ASA, Cisco Checkpoint, R&S, LAN/WAN R&S, LAN/WAN, Routing & Switching, Juniper, Networks, CCNP, CCDA, ACE, PCNSE VSS, QoS, VPN, MPLS, IPSEC F5, Load Balancing, WAAS, WCCP, VoIP Telephony, Cisco/Avaya Virtualisation, Virtual Networks, Virtual Switching, Virtual Routing. Highly Desirable Certifications: Cisco CCNP, CCDA Palo Alto ACE, PCNSE The successful candidate will secure a role with a forward thinking, dynamic, IT focused global organisation. In return you will receive an excellent salary and benefits package. Call Experis IT today
18/04/2024
Full time
Network Services Technical Specialist - CCNA/CCNP This role requires a mix of technical hands-on and functional hands-off expertise! Performance monitoring, service performance, 3rd party and vendor management, SLA's, service improvement! Supporting Network Operations and Network Services. Technical background - Palo Alto Prisma Access/Strata Management are a bonus but training provided, Cisco ASA, Cisco Checkpoint, R&S, LAN/WAN, Routing & Switching, Juniper, Networks, CCNP, CCDA, VSS, Datacentre, QoS, VPN, MPLS, IPSEC, F5, Load Balancing, Palo Alto, PA Series Firewalls, Palo Alto ACE, PCNSE, WAAS, WCCP, VoIP, Telephony, Cisco/Avaya, Virtualisation, Virtual Networks, Virtual Switching, Virtual Routing. To £60,000 + £5,000pa Car Allowance + Excellent Benefits + Hybrid Working Birmingham, Solihull, West Midlands FTSE 250 Total IT Solutions Provider and IT outsourcer with their heart in the Birmingham area urgently require a focused, professional and client facing Network Specialist who still has the desire to offer hands-on capability and functional expertise. Ideally, you will have earned your stripes and impressive battle scars in the IT Solutions and Services arena as a Network Engineer, and now, as part of your a natural progression be heading towards the upper echelon Network Specialist platform. The key requirements of the ideal candidate: Palo Alto and Meraki are key technologies - Palo Alto Prisma Access/Strata Management are bonus - but training provided Role is 50% new/complex site delivery and 50% supporting the Tech Leads with design/migration to Prisma Need candidates willing to travel through the UK and sometimes Europe Current UK Security Clearance is a need, or you must be able to be eligible for SC To secure this post: You will work with the Network Services Manager to determine and agree business functional and non-functional expectations by working with the IT Business Partners, the business and specifying the external research needed to obtain market information. You will work with 3rd parties and IT and Engineering Teams documenting how technology is designed and deployed for Network Services to improve configurations to improve performance. You will provide technical data for Network Services by defining Service Portfolio and catalogue entries for Technical Products and configuration information to support operations and solutions in consuming the services. You will work with the Network Services Lead & Service Management Team to support the achievement of SLA's and targets. You will coexist with the Operational Teams and 3rd Parties to understand issues, resolve problems and improve performance. You will provide detailed information for management by assisting the Networks Technical Leads with short-term and long-term roadmaps covering all technical aspects of the service, working with Solutions and Partners/3rd Parties to improve detail and costings. Support bringing new services into live by analysing proposed functional/non-functional requirements, developing technical options and recommendations, preparing low level Deployment/Configuration Designs and ongoing operational cost models; establishing time schedules with Operations and partners/3rd parties to implement the required technologies, skills and procedures. Report on Network Services technical costs and impact on TCO costing by reviewing 3rd party support costs, internal delivery and operating costs, anticipating volume changes and cost impact within the teams. Maintain professional and technical knowledge by constantly scanning/reviewing the market, attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies. Technical Background : Cisco ASA, Cisco Checkpoint, R&S, LAN/WAN R&S, LAN/WAN, Routing & Switching, Juniper, Networks, CCNP, CCDA, ACE, PCNSE VSS, QoS, VPN, MPLS, IPSEC F5, Load Balancing, WAAS, WCCP, VoIP Telephony, Cisco/Avaya Virtualisation, Virtual Networks, Virtual Switching, Virtual Routing. Highly Desirable Certifications: Cisco CCNP, CCDA Palo Alto ACE, PCNSE The successful candidate will secure a role with a forward thinking, dynamic, IT focused global organisation. In return you will receive an excellent salary and benefits package. Call Experis IT today
Job Title: Project Quality Engineer - Software Location: Romsey Duration: Permanent Salary: up to £53,000 To work with a company that carries out research and development in the domains of information assurance, human science, military decision support consulting, networks, electronic sensors, artificial intelligence, machine learning, data science, and communications, iO Associates is seeking for a Project Quality Engineer - Software. As a Project Quality Engineer, it will be your duty to guarantee the integrity and dependability of software and research projects from inception to implementation, in order to ensure that customer, legal, and regulatory requirements are met and upheld during the project's duration. A thorough approach to quality assurance is taken by the Project Quality Engineer, who develops project quality plans with an emphasis on gathering client needs and implementing procedures to meet them, conducting audits, putting together reports on performance,ensuring adherence to national, legal, and regulatory requirements, carrying out software project quality checks, and preserving high-calibre records. Qualifications and Experience Minimum of 3 years in a Project quality engineering role, with specific experience in managing quality within software development projects. (Ideally with a Defence or National Security background, or highly regulated sector). Technical Skills: Proficiency in quality assurance methodologies, tools Knowledge of Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) practices. Analytical Skills: Strong data analysis skills for making data-driven decisions Problem-Solving: Strong problem-solving skills for identifying and resolving quality issues Certifications: Certifications such as CSQE, CQIA, or Agile certifications are beneficial. This is an urgent requirement, so if this is of interest, please reply with an up to date CV for more info.
18/04/2024
Full time
Job Title: Project Quality Engineer - Software Location: Romsey Duration: Permanent Salary: up to £53,000 To work with a company that carries out research and development in the domains of information assurance, human science, military decision support consulting, networks, electronic sensors, artificial intelligence, machine learning, data science, and communications, iO Associates is seeking for a Project Quality Engineer - Software. As a Project Quality Engineer, it will be your duty to guarantee the integrity and dependability of software and research projects from inception to implementation, in order to ensure that customer, legal, and regulatory requirements are met and upheld during the project's duration. A thorough approach to quality assurance is taken by the Project Quality Engineer, who develops project quality plans with an emphasis on gathering client needs and implementing procedures to meet them, conducting audits, putting together reports on performance,ensuring adherence to national, legal, and regulatory requirements, carrying out software project quality checks, and preserving high-calibre records. Qualifications and Experience Minimum of 3 years in a Project quality engineering role, with specific experience in managing quality within software development projects. (Ideally with a Defence or National Security background, or highly regulated sector). Technical Skills: Proficiency in quality assurance methodologies, tools Knowledge of Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) practices. Analytical Skills: Strong data analysis skills for making data-driven decisions Problem-Solving: Strong problem-solving skills for identifying and resolving quality issues Certifications: Certifications such as CSQE, CQIA, or Agile certifications are beneficial. This is an urgent requirement, so if this is of interest, please reply with an up to date CV for more info.
Request Technology - Craig Johnson
San Francisco, California
*We are unable to sponsor for this 6+ Month Contract role* Prestigious Fortune 500 Company is currently seeking a Security Red Team Operator. Candidate will take a structured approach to Red Team operations (ie, testing in lab environments, creating and operating according to runbooks and SOPs, writing detailed after-action reports, participating in daily operation syncs). This is currently a two-person team. As such, the candidate will need to be a highly motivated, self-sufficient, and capable of collaborating on a small team where consensus is a must for operations to be successful. This role will also be involved in our Tabletop Exercise planning and execution, and therefore, will need excellent written and oral communication skills when dealing with all levels of the organization, from executives to individual contributors. The Red team is responsible for testing the overall strength of our organizations defenses (the technology, the processes, and the people) by simulating the objectives and actions of an attacker. Responsibilities: Perform internal and external penetration testing of network infrastructure and applications Perform Red team assessments including physical, social engineering, and network exploitation Perform well controlled vulnerability exploitation/penetration testing on applications, network protocols, and databases Perform network reconnaissance, OSINT, social engineering, and physical security reviews Participate in regular exercises and perform adversary simulations to test defense controls Assist with scoping prospective engagements, leading engagements from kickoff through remediation Work closely with Blue team to test efficacy of existing alerts and help create new detection. Create findings reports and communicate to stakeholders Contribute to enhancing the teams toolkit Write custom scripts to automate tasks related to finding new vulnerabilities Maintain runbooks to continually improve penetration testing methodologies and threat modelling. Qualifications : 5+ years of experience in Penetration testing, Red Team and Purple Team Bachelor of Science in Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, or equivalent work experience Advanced knowledge in common penetration testing tools (Metasploit, Burp Suite, Cobalt Strike, Empire, KALI Linux etc.) Must have a demonstrable understanding of voice and data networks, major operating systems, Active Directory, cloud technologies Must demonstrate knowledge of MITREs ATT&CK framework, execute and chain TTPs Must be able to critically examine an organization and system through the perspective of a threat actor and articulate risk in clear, precise terms. Ability to optimally code in a Scripting language (Python, Bash, PowerShell, Perl, etc.) OSCP
17/04/2024
Project-based
*We are unable to sponsor for this 6+ Month Contract role* Prestigious Fortune 500 Company is currently seeking a Security Red Team Operator. Candidate will take a structured approach to Red Team operations (ie, testing in lab environments, creating and operating according to runbooks and SOPs, writing detailed after-action reports, participating in daily operation syncs). This is currently a two-person team. As such, the candidate will need to be a highly motivated, self-sufficient, and capable of collaborating on a small team where consensus is a must for operations to be successful. This role will also be involved in our Tabletop Exercise planning and execution, and therefore, will need excellent written and oral communication skills when dealing with all levels of the organization, from executives to individual contributors. The Red team is responsible for testing the overall strength of our organizations defenses (the technology, the processes, and the people) by simulating the objectives and actions of an attacker. Responsibilities: Perform internal and external penetration testing of network infrastructure and applications Perform Red team assessments including physical, social engineering, and network exploitation Perform well controlled vulnerability exploitation/penetration testing on applications, network protocols, and databases Perform network reconnaissance, OSINT, social engineering, and physical security reviews Participate in regular exercises and perform adversary simulations to test defense controls Assist with scoping prospective engagements, leading engagements from kickoff through remediation Work closely with Blue team to test efficacy of existing alerts and help create new detection. Create findings reports and communicate to stakeholders Contribute to enhancing the teams toolkit Write custom scripts to automate tasks related to finding new vulnerabilities Maintain runbooks to continually improve penetration testing methodologies and threat modelling. Qualifications : 5+ years of experience in Penetration testing, Red Team and Purple Team Bachelor of Science in Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, or equivalent work experience Advanced knowledge in common penetration testing tools (Metasploit, Burp Suite, Cobalt Strike, Empire, KALI Linux etc.) Must have a demonstrable understanding of voice and data networks, major operating systems, Active Directory, cloud technologies Must demonstrate knowledge of MITREs ATT&CK framework, execute and chain TTPs Must be able to critically examine an organization and system through the perspective of a threat actor and articulate risk in clear, precise terms. Ability to optimally code in a Scripting language (Python, Bash, PowerShell, Perl, etc.) OSCP
LA International Computer Consultants Ltd
Hereford, Herefordshire
DV Cleared Onsite in Hereford Duration: 6 months initially Market Rates via Umbrella Role Description: Cyber Defence Engineer will join a growing security team responsible for the testing, implementation, deployment, maintenance, configuration and troubleshooting of the SOC's technology stack (hardware and software). The engineer will also assist with the continued development and maintenance of data pipelines and signature updates and the professional development of the system engineering team. Tasks: * Perform system administration on specific cyber defence applications and systems to include installation, configuration, maintenance, troubleshooting, backup and restoration. * Manage system/server resources including performance, capacity, availability, serviceability, and recoverability. * Diagnose and resolve customer reported system incidents, problems, and events to ensure continuing operability. * Coordinate with SOC and CTI Analysts to assist in the development of signatures which can be implemented on cyber defence network tools in response to new or observed threats within the network environment or enclave. * Manage the compilation, cataloguing, distribution, and retrieval of data from a range of enterprise networks and data sources. * Implement data management standards, requirements, and specifications. * Develop data standards, policies, and procedures. * Analyse data sources to provide actionable recommendations and facilitate data-gathering methods. * To share knowledge, skills and experience, create and improve documentation, and train new members of the data engineering team. Knowledge: * Knowledge of big data technologies and ecosystems (eg, NiFi). * Knowledge of current market and emerging leaders in data analytical and SIEM platforms. * Knowledge of network security implementations (eg, host-based IDS, IPS), including their function and placement in a network. * Knowledge of intrusion detection systems and signature development. * Knowledge of Front End collection systems, including network traffic collection, filtering, and selection. * Knowledge of system administration concepts for operating systems such as but not limited to Unix/Linux, IOS, Android, and Windows operating systems. * Knowledge of cyber defence and information security policies, procedures and regulations. * Knowledge of network security architecture concepts including topology, protocols, components and principles. Skills/Experience: * Previous experience of Enterprise ICS/network architectures and technologies. * Working with frameworks and technologies that support data-intensive distributed applications. * Experience maintaining and administrating data analytical and SIEM platforms. * Experience using host and network-based IDS/IPS. Experience using packet capture solutions. * Skill in developing and deploying signatures. * Skill to apply cybersecurity and privacy principles to organizational requirements (relevant to confidentiality, integrity, availability, authentication, non-repudiation). * Ability to provide technical and service leadership to junior SOC Engineers (mentor/coach). Desirable Qualifications/Certifications * Red Hat System Administration I & II (RH124/RH134). * Baseline Cyber Courses eg Cyber Foundation Pathway, SANS SEC 301 Intro to Information Security, SANS 401 Security Essentials Bootcamp. * Certified engineer in a market leading data analysis/SIEM platform. * SANS SEC501 Advanced Security Essentials Enterprise Defender. * SANS SEC 511 Continuous Monitoring & Security Operations. * SANS SEC555: SIEM with Tactical Analytics Available locations: -Hereford -Northallerton -Corsham -Portsmouth 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.
17/04/2024
Project-based
DV Cleared Onsite in Hereford Duration: 6 months initially Market Rates via Umbrella Role Description: Cyber Defence Engineer will join a growing security team responsible for the testing, implementation, deployment, maintenance, configuration and troubleshooting of the SOC's technology stack (hardware and software). The engineer will also assist with the continued development and maintenance of data pipelines and signature updates and the professional development of the system engineering team. Tasks: * Perform system administration on specific cyber defence applications and systems to include installation, configuration, maintenance, troubleshooting, backup and restoration. * Manage system/server resources including performance, capacity, availability, serviceability, and recoverability. * Diagnose and resolve customer reported system incidents, problems, and events to ensure continuing operability. * Coordinate with SOC and CTI Analysts to assist in the development of signatures which can be implemented on cyber defence network tools in response to new or observed threats within the network environment or enclave. * Manage the compilation, cataloguing, distribution, and retrieval of data from a range of enterprise networks and data sources. * Implement data management standards, requirements, and specifications. * Develop data standards, policies, and procedures. * Analyse data sources to provide actionable recommendations and facilitate data-gathering methods. * To share knowledge, skills and experience, create and improve documentation, and train new members of the data engineering team. Knowledge: * Knowledge of big data technologies and ecosystems (eg, NiFi). * Knowledge of current market and emerging leaders in data analytical and SIEM platforms. * Knowledge of network security implementations (eg, host-based IDS, IPS), including their function and placement in a network. * Knowledge of intrusion detection systems and signature development. * Knowledge of Front End collection systems, including network traffic collection, filtering, and selection. * Knowledge of system administration concepts for operating systems such as but not limited to Unix/Linux, IOS, Android, and Windows operating systems. * Knowledge of cyber defence and information security policies, procedures and regulations. * Knowledge of network security architecture concepts including topology, protocols, components and principles. Skills/Experience: * Previous experience of Enterprise ICS/network architectures and technologies. * Working with frameworks and technologies that support data-intensive distributed applications. * Experience maintaining and administrating data analytical and SIEM platforms. * Experience using host and network-based IDS/IPS. Experience using packet capture solutions. * Skill in developing and deploying signatures. * Skill to apply cybersecurity and privacy principles to organizational requirements (relevant to confidentiality, integrity, availability, authentication, non-repudiation). * Ability to provide technical and service leadership to junior SOC Engineers (mentor/coach). Desirable Qualifications/Certifications * Red Hat System Administration I & II (RH124/RH134). * Baseline Cyber Courses eg Cyber Foundation Pathway, SANS SEC 301 Intro to Information Security, SANS 401 Security Essentials Bootcamp. * Certified engineer in a market leading data analysis/SIEM platform. * SANS SEC501 Advanced Security Essentials Enterprise Defender. * SANS SEC 511 Continuous Monitoring & Security Operations. * SANS SEC555: SIEM with Tactical Analytics Available locations: -Hereford -Northallerton -Corsham -Portsmouth 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.