Request Technology - Craig Johnson
Chicago, Illinois
*We are unable to sponsor for this permanent Full time role* *Position is bonus eligible* Prestigious Global Firm is currently seeking a Manager of Enterprise Quality Assurance. Candidate 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. Responsibilities: 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: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Technology or equivalent experience. 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. Good written and verbal communication skills. Attention to detail where needed. Clearly expresses verbal and written ideas. Understands, interprets and evaluates messages. Collaborates effectively. Conducts him/herself with utmost integrity at all times. Reports unethical conduct as required. Encourages fiscal responsibility and maintains confidentiality. Builds and maintains positive and supportive relationships across all departments and offices. Resolves conflict constructively. Establishes an environment of trust to promote knowledge sharing and group participation. Effectively resolves conflicts. Technologies: 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
24/04/2024
Full time
*We are unable to sponsor for this permanent Full time role* *Position is bonus eligible* Prestigious Global Firm is currently seeking a Manager of Enterprise Quality Assurance. Candidate 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. Responsibilities: 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: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Technology or equivalent experience. 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. Good written and verbal communication skills. Attention to detail where needed. Clearly expresses verbal and written ideas. Understands, interprets and evaluates messages. Collaborates effectively. Conducts him/herself with utmost integrity at all times. Reports unethical conduct as required. Encourages fiscal responsibility and maintains confidentiality. Builds and maintains positive and supportive relationships across all departments and offices. Resolves conflict constructively. Establishes an environment of trust to promote knowledge sharing and group participation. Effectively resolves conflicts. Technologies: 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
*Position is bonus eligible* Prestigious Financial Institution is currently seeking a Senior Appian Developer. Candidate will be responsible for design; development, testing and implementation of process-centric business process management solutions based on Appian, and other automation software. Work with users and analysts to gather requirements and deliver technical solutions. Prior development experience in Appian and knowledge of the platform is preferred. Responsibilities: Identifying new process opportunities and accurately analysing and estimating new processes, quickly assessing feasibility. Analyzing, understanding and documenting the business processes in detail where required. Designing process automation solutions in accordance with standard design principles and conventions. Configuring new processes and objects using core workflow principles that are efficient, well structured, maintainable and easy to understand. Creating and maintaining solution documentation. Supporting existing processes and implementing change requirements as part of a structured change control process. Problem solving issues that arise in day to day running of processes and providing timely responses and solutions as required. Following Agile methodology for solution delivery. Working and coordinating with all team members to address customer requests. Qualifications : Excellent knowledge of system implementations along with basic understanding of key concepts related to Software Development Life Cycle Knowledge and ability to create technical solutions for process automations Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills Understanding of Agile methodologies including Scrum Experience in root cause analysis skills Ability to apply analytical thinking to develop and test scripts for technical solutions Ability to plan/manage/prioritize work to meet objectives of multiple or competing priorities/projects Ability to communicate effectively to all levels of users and leadership Technical Skills: Appian development or another BPM/intelligent automation technology (preferred) Software development (.NET, Java, Visual Basic, C#, etc.) (preferred) Familiarity with HTML/CSS, JavaScript and UI/UX design (preferred) Agile methodologies including Scrum (preferred) Education and/or Experience: Business or technology related bachelors degree Software development (.NET, Java, Visual Basic, C#, etc.) (preferred) Experience with Agile methodologies (preferred) Process design and process improvement experience (preferred)
24/04/2024
Full time
*Position is bonus eligible* Prestigious Financial Institution is currently seeking a Senior Appian Developer. Candidate will be responsible for design; development, testing and implementation of process-centric business process management solutions based on Appian, and other automation software. Work with users and analysts to gather requirements and deliver technical solutions. Prior development experience in Appian and knowledge of the platform is preferred. Responsibilities: Identifying new process opportunities and accurately analysing and estimating new processes, quickly assessing feasibility. Analyzing, understanding and documenting the business processes in detail where required. Designing process automation solutions in accordance with standard design principles and conventions. Configuring new processes and objects using core workflow principles that are efficient, well structured, maintainable and easy to understand. Creating and maintaining solution documentation. Supporting existing processes and implementing change requirements as part of a structured change control process. Problem solving issues that arise in day to day running of processes and providing timely responses and solutions as required. Following Agile methodology for solution delivery. Working and coordinating with all team members to address customer requests. Qualifications : Excellent knowledge of system implementations along with basic understanding of key concepts related to Software Development Life Cycle Knowledge and ability to create technical solutions for process automations Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills Understanding of Agile methodologies including Scrum Experience in root cause analysis skills Ability to apply analytical thinking to develop and test scripts for technical solutions Ability to plan/manage/prioritize work to meet objectives of multiple or competing priorities/projects Ability to communicate effectively to all levels of users and leadership Technical Skills: Appian development or another BPM/intelligent automation technology (preferred) Software development (.NET, Java, Visual Basic, C#, etc.) (preferred) Familiarity with HTML/CSS, JavaScript and UI/UX design (preferred) Agile methodologies including Scrum (preferred) Education and/or Experience: Business or technology related bachelors degree Software development (.NET, Java, Visual Basic, C#, etc.) (preferred) Experience with Agile methodologies (preferred) Process design and process improvement experience (preferred)
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
24/04/2024
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
Role: Mobile App Developer - Experience with MAUI/Xamarin Location: Cardiff - Remote Role Salary: Up to £55,000 I am currently working with an exciting business in Cardiff that are looking for a Mobile App Developer with Xamarin/MAUI experience to join the team. In this role you will be involved in working on the flagship product of the business and have the opportunity to collaborate in a team of experienced developers. Ideal candidates should possess a minimum of 4 years of experience with the Microsoft tech stack. Key Responsibilities: Develop and maintain applications using C#.Net, .NET Core, Xamarin, Azure Leverage expertise in SQL and Databases Collaborate with cross-functional teams and stakeholders to deliver high-quality software solutions. Effectively work in a collaborative manner in a large scale, fast paced environment within a multifunctional technical team Requirements: 4+ years of experience as a developer. Proficiency in C#.NET, Xamarin/MAUI, Azure, .NET Core Experience with cloud platforms. Experience with Xamarin Native (Xamarin.iOS and/or Xamarin.Android) & Xamarin Forms/MAUI Strong software development experience on the .NET framework technology stack using C# Understanding of Object-Oriented design and implementation Knowledge of Design patterns and SOLID principles Working knowledge of MVVM/MVC application architectures Strong analytical skills and problem solving skills Excellent decision-making, interpersonal and leadership abilities Benefits: The company offers an attractive benefits package, including: Competitive salary up to £55,000 25 days of holiday. Remote Working Flexible Hours Company health insurance. How to Apply: If you are a motivated and skilled Mobile App Developer seeking a new opportunity, we invite you to apply today. Join a forward-thinking business at the forefront of innovation and be a key player in their exciting journey of growth.
24/04/2024
Project-based
Role: Mobile App Developer - Experience with MAUI/Xamarin Location: Cardiff - Remote Role Salary: Up to £55,000 I am currently working with an exciting business in Cardiff that are looking for a Mobile App Developer with Xamarin/MAUI experience to join the team. In this role you will be involved in working on the flagship product of the business and have the opportunity to collaborate in a team of experienced developers. Ideal candidates should possess a minimum of 4 years of experience with the Microsoft tech stack. Key Responsibilities: Develop and maintain applications using C#.Net, .NET Core, Xamarin, Azure Leverage expertise in SQL and Databases Collaborate with cross-functional teams and stakeholders to deliver high-quality software solutions. Effectively work in a collaborative manner in a large scale, fast paced environment within a multifunctional technical team Requirements: 4+ years of experience as a developer. Proficiency in C#.NET, Xamarin/MAUI, Azure, .NET Core Experience with cloud platforms. Experience with Xamarin Native (Xamarin.iOS and/or Xamarin.Android) & Xamarin Forms/MAUI Strong software development experience on the .NET framework technology stack using C# Understanding of Object-Oriented design and implementation Knowledge of Design patterns and SOLID principles Working knowledge of MVVM/MVC application architectures Strong analytical skills and problem solving skills Excellent decision-making, interpersonal and leadership abilities Benefits: The company offers an attractive benefits package, including: Competitive salary up to £55,000 25 days of holiday. Remote Working Flexible Hours Company health insurance. How to Apply: If you are a motivated and skilled Mobile App Developer seeking a new opportunity, we invite you to apply today. Join a forward-thinking business at the forefront of innovation and be a key player in their exciting journey of growth.
Spectrum IT Recruitment (South) Ltd
Swindon, Wiltshire
.Net Software Developer Swindon (Hybrid: 1 day a week on-site, 4 days remote) Everyone is different and there are a multitude of reasons you might be looking or open to a new role. There are however some very common themes when it comes to job searching and what people want from an employer; flexible working, modern technology, interesting projects, an inspiring and empathetic line manager are but a few! This opportunity ticks a lot of boxes! The company is a very successful software consultancy punching well above their weight when it comes to customers, complexity of projects and delivering great customer satisfaction. They are growing their UK software division hence looking for an additional 2 talented .NET Software Developers to work on bespoke customer projects. The company want you to succeed and that is demonstrated through their leadership approach and management style. A collaborative and supportive environment built to help you shine. About You To shine in this role, you'll have the talent to develop well-crafted code, spotting defects with ease, and fostering open collaboration with customers and colleagues. Your toolkit should include: Hands-on experience with .NET (Core/Framework), C#, and ASP.NET Proficiency in MVC, API, Entity Framework, and MS SQL Server A dash of HTML, CSS, LESS, and JavaScript wizardry A solid grasp of modern development practices and tools, think Azure DevOps, CI/CD, Git, and beyond A Sherlock Holmes-like ability to crack the code of any problem thrown your way Top-notch communication skills, because teamwork makes the dream work! Are you ready to revolutionise the software landscape with this talented team? Please send your CV and any covering information to Steve at Spectrum IT Recruitment. (see below) Spectrum IT Recruitment (South) Limited is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
24/04/2024
Full time
.Net Software Developer Swindon (Hybrid: 1 day a week on-site, 4 days remote) Everyone is different and there are a multitude of reasons you might be looking or open to a new role. There are however some very common themes when it comes to job searching and what people want from an employer; flexible working, modern technology, interesting projects, an inspiring and empathetic line manager are but a few! This opportunity ticks a lot of boxes! The company is a very successful software consultancy punching well above their weight when it comes to customers, complexity of projects and delivering great customer satisfaction. They are growing their UK software division hence looking for an additional 2 talented .NET Software Developers to work on bespoke customer projects. The company want you to succeed and that is demonstrated through their leadership approach and management style. A collaborative and supportive environment built to help you shine. About You To shine in this role, you'll have the talent to develop well-crafted code, spotting defects with ease, and fostering open collaboration with customers and colleagues. Your toolkit should include: Hands-on experience with .NET (Core/Framework), C#, and ASP.NET Proficiency in MVC, API, Entity Framework, and MS SQL Server A dash of HTML, CSS, LESS, and JavaScript wizardry A solid grasp of modern development practices and tools, think Azure DevOps, CI/CD, Git, and beyond A Sherlock Holmes-like ability to crack the code of any problem thrown your way Top-notch communication skills, because teamwork makes the dream work! Are you ready to revolutionise the software landscape with this talented team? Please send your CV and any covering information to Steve at Spectrum IT Recruitment. (see below) Spectrum IT Recruitment (South) Limited is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
Your new role You will be overseeing the development and enforcement of cyber security protocols. You will have the opportunity to lead a Cyber Security team in safeguarding systems by managing threat protection infrastructure and ensuring compliance. Analyse and report on cyber threats, advising on risk mitigation and legal adherence to enhance security measures. Your responsibilities will include (but not be limited to): Perform comprehensive security control reviews and collaborate with external experts. Analyse IT security posture, manage OS patches, and conduct vulnerability scans; advise on risk mitigation. Investigate security breaches, preserve evidence, and maintain a Cybersecurity Incident Response Plan. Develop IT security training for users and promote security awareness. Support IT leadership in technical planning and prioritise system developments. Manage daily IT security operations, liaise with stakeholders, and ensure technology alignment. Oversee server and software maintenance, including upgrades and virtualisation. Monitor IT security performance, maintain service standards, and implement improvements. Adhere to change management protocols Lead the introduction of new cybersecurity technologies and services. Coordinate business continuity and disaster recovery planning, documentation, and testing. Assist in evaluating and procuring IT hardware and software solutions. Offer expert advice on IT infrastructure, security, and future technological developments. Handle IT service requests and maintain customer service excellence. What you'll need to succeed Strong experience of cyber security Extensive practical experience in managing Microsoft server systems, NGAV, Amazon Cloud services, AD, ADFS, M365, security, public clouds, Azure services, SIEM, vulnerability assessment, patch management, DLP, and endpoint protection. Substantial proven expertise in supporting large corporate systems and applications within a large enterprise networked environment. (Educational background is a plus) Operational experience with Voice and Wireless LAN standards. Developing Cyber Security Incident Plan (CIRP) with forensic readiness. Strong experience in Data Networking Protocols (TCP/IP, OSPF, DHCP, DNS). Proven track record in efficient business processes, operational service delivery, and staff scheduling. Implementing operational changes within a team. What you'll get in return Job Security and Longevity: Enjoy stability and confidence in your employment. Career Growth: Opportunity to develop and progress into the cyber security management space by leading a team. Generous Leave: Benefit from 30 days of annual leave plus public holidays. Flexible Work Arrangement: Enjoy a hybrid working pattern that balances office and remote work. Salary between £54,000 - 61,000 per annum 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 Hays EA is a trading division of Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited and 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.
24/04/2024
Full time
Your new role You will be overseeing the development and enforcement of cyber security protocols. You will have the opportunity to lead a Cyber Security team in safeguarding systems by managing threat protection infrastructure and ensuring compliance. Analyse and report on cyber threats, advising on risk mitigation and legal adherence to enhance security measures. Your responsibilities will include (but not be limited to): Perform comprehensive security control reviews and collaborate with external experts. Analyse IT security posture, manage OS patches, and conduct vulnerability scans; advise on risk mitigation. Investigate security breaches, preserve evidence, and maintain a Cybersecurity Incident Response Plan. Develop IT security training for users and promote security awareness. Support IT leadership in technical planning and prioritise system developments. Manage daily IT security operations, liaise with stakeholders, and ensure technology alignment. Oversee server and software maintenance, including upgrades and virtualisation. Monitor IT security performance, maintain service standards, and implement improvements. Adhere to change management protocols Lead the introduction of new cybersecurity technologies and services. Coordinate business continuity and disaster recovery planning, documentation, and testing. Assist in evaluating and procuring IT hardware and software solutions. Offer expert advice on IT infrastructure, security, and future technological developments. Handle IT service requests and maintain customer service excellence. What you'll need to succeed Strong experience of cyber security Extensive practical experience in managing Microsoft server systems, NGAV, Amazon Cloud services, AD, ADFS, M365, security, public clouds, Azure services, SIEM, vulnerability assessment, patch management, DLP, and endpoint protection. Substantial proven expertise in supporting large corporate systems and applications within a large enterprise networked environment. (Educational background is a plus) Operational experience with Voice and Wireless LAN standards. Developing Cyber Security Incident Plan (CIRP) with forensic readiness. Strong experience in Data Networking Protocols (TCP/IP, OSPF, DHCP, DNS). Proven track record in efficient business processes, operational service delivery, and staff scheduling. Implementing operational changes within a team. What you'll get in return Job Security and Longevity: Enjoy stability and confidence in your employment. Career Growth: Opportunity to develop and progress into the cyber security management space by leading a team. Generous Leave: Benefit from 30 days of annual leave plus public holidays. Flexible Work Arrangement: Enjoy a hybrid working pattern that balances office and remote work. Salary between £54,000 - 61,000 per annum 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 Hays EA is a trading division of Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited and 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.
UX Researcher £45,000 - £60,000 + 10% bonus, training budget, generous pension, health and well being plan to name a few Hybrid/Oxford Full Time/Permanent The Company: My client is a globally recognised technology leader, specialising in motion capture technology. They develop high-performance software and hardware products for the entertainment, engineering, and life science industries. The Role: We seek a driven and experienced UX Researcher to join an expert Software Engineering team and work closely with the Product and QA Teams. As the UX Researcher, you will work on various interesting technical projects and strive to produce easy-to-use high-quality, robust applications. You will be passionate about designing complex products that solve real user problems. The primary responsibility of the design team is to ensure that users' needs, goals, and behaviours are considered in the design process, resulting in intuitive and easy-to-use interfaces. You would also be responsible for planning, conducting, and analysing research to gather insights about users and inform the design process. This is a hybrid role with the requirement to be on-site at their UK head office in Oxfordshire 2 days per week. Based on project requirements, travel to customer locations for research activities within the UK and abroad is also required. Key Responsibilities: Determine research objectives and employ appropriate research methodologies based on project requirements at various stages of the design cycle. Collaborate with stakeholders in Product, Development, and Design to align research with the overall project plan. Identify, screen and recruit participants for the research studies. Create a detailed research plan, including the travel logistics, in accordance with the project timelines and budget. Conduct research using various methods, such as contextual inquiry, diary studies, field studies, surveys, and usability tests, ensuring that research protocols and ethics guidelines are followed. Observe and document user behaviour by taking detailed notes and recording audio/video when appropriate and agreed with the participants. Analyse research to understand the needs, goals, and behaviour of the target users to derive meaningful insights from the data. Present key research findings and insights that have emerged from the research. Share user stories and pain points to provide a solid understanding of the user perspective. Create personas to represent different user archetypes. Create journey maps to showcase the user's experience across various touchpoints, highlighting pain points and user emotions. Document research findings, methodologies, participant profiles and any notable insights. Organise and store research data securely for future reference. Skills and Experience required: Proven experience working on UX research projects for complex software and applications. Knowledge of research methodologies, both qualitative and quantitative, and skills in conducting interviews, surveys, usability testing, card sorting, ethnographic research, and data analysis. Strong portfolio showcasing research projects, methodologies, and the impact of your work. Solid understanding of user-centred design principles and practices. Deep empathy for users and a determination to advocate their needs and perspectives. Excellent visualisation, communication and presentation skills A degree in a related field is preferred but not essential. Please apply via the link or contact (see below) for more information. 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.
24/04/2024
Full time
UX Researcher £45,000 - £60,000 + 10% bonus, training budget, generous pension, health and well being plan to name a few Hybrid/Oxford Full Time/Permanent The Company: My client is a globally recognised technology leader, specialising in motion capture technology. They develop high-performance software and hardware products for the entertainment, engineering, and life science industries. The Role: We seek a driven and experienced UX Researcher to join an expert Software Engineering team and work closely with the Product and QA Teams. As the UX Researcher, you will work on various interesting technical projects and strive to produce easy-to-use high-quality, robust applications. You will be passionate about designing complex products that solve real user problems. The primary responsibility of the design team is to ensure that users' needs, goals, and behaviours are considered in the design process, resulting in intuitive and easy-to-use interfaces. You would also be responsible for planning, conducting, and analysing research to gather insights about users and inform the design process. This is a hybrid role with the requirement to be on-site at their UK head office in Oxfordshire 2 days per week. Based on project requirements, travel to customer locations for research activities within the UK and abroad is also required. Key Responsibilities: Determine research objectives and employ appropriate research methodologies based on project requirements at various stages of the design cycle. Collaborate with stakeholders in Product, Development, and Design to align research with the overall project plan. Identify, screen and recruit participants for the research studies. Create a detailed research plan, including the travel logistics, in accordance with the project timelines and budget. Conduct research using various methods, such as contextual inquiry, diary studies, field studies, surveys, and usability tests, ensuring that research protocols and ethics guidelines are followed. Observe and document user behaviour by taking detailed notes and recording audio/video when appropriate and agreed with the participants. Analyse research to understand the needs, goals, and behaviour of the target users to derive meaningful insights from the data. Present key research findings and insights that have emerged from the research. Share user stories and pain points to provide a solid understanding of the user perspective. Create personas to represent different user archetypes. Create journey maps to showcase the user's experience across various touchpoints, highlighting pain points and user emotions. Document research findings, methodologies, participant profiles and any notable insights. Organise and store research data securely for future reference. Skills and Experience required: Proven experience working on UX research projects for complex software and applications. Knowledge of research methodologies, both qualitative and quantitative, and skills in conducting interviews, surveys, usability testing, card sorting, ethnographic research, and data analysis. Strong portfolio showcasing research projects, methodologies, and the impact of your work. Solid understanding of user-centred design principles and practices. Deep empathy for users and a determination to advocate their needs and perspectives. Excellent visualisation, communication and presentation skills A degree in a related field is preferred but not essential. Please apply via the link or contact (see below) for more information. 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.
Hardware Design Engineer - Permanent - Glasgow, Edinburgh, or Prestwick (hybrid) Evolve IT Recruitment are hiring for an exciting new opportunity with our ambitious client that is a leader in providing innovative products and solutions in the global video surveillance industry. Our client is keen to hire someone that thrives in a team-based and highly collaborative culture, where learning new technology and having fun are as important as your design and support in delivering to a leading manufacturing process. You will have the opportunity to work on exciting and challenging projects, applying your expert knowledge and skills to new product development, supporting the full life cycle from concept to manufacture. Ideally your background will include digital design and development, schematic capture, and EMC design practices, as well as any experience in PCB layouts and FPGA development. Our client has offices in Prestwick, Glasgow, and Edinburgh - you can be office based or work hybrid - they are happy to support what suits you and helps you to achieve your best work. Responsibilities: - You will be responsible for new product development, supporting the full life cycle from concept to manufacture - Maintain and update existing hardware designs - Manage external resources as required to deliver your projects - Work with the Design team, to meet brand and design requirements - Support the testing and debugging of new hardware, developing and utilising test software as required. - Aid the development of production test tools and software - Work with the software team, assist in the management and control of software releases Essential: - Digital Design and Development - Schematic Capture - EMC Design Practices - Test and Debugging - Generating production documentation Desirable: - Analogue Design experience - Any experience of OrCAD, Design Spark schematic capture packages - PCB Layout and FPGA development - VHDL, Altera, Lattice, Timing closure - Firmware development - Microcontroller or Linux - PCB Rework - Surface mount assembly
24/04/2024
Full time
Hardware Design Engineer - Permanent - Glasgow, Edinburgh, or Prestwick (hybrid) Evolve IT Recruitment are hiring for an exciting new opportunity with our ambitious client that is a leader in providing innovative products and solutions in the global video surveillance industry. Our client is keen to hire someone that thrives in a team-based and highly collaborative culture, where learning new technology and having fun are as important as your design and support in delivering to a leading manufacturing process. You will have the opportunity to work on exciting and challenging projects, applying your expert knowledge and skills to new product development, supporting the full life cycle from concept to manufacture. Ideally your background will include digital design and development, schematic capture, and EMC design practices, as well as any experience in PCB layouts and FPGA development. Our client has offices in Prestwick, Glasgow, and Edinburgh - you can be office based or work hybrid - they are happy to support what suits you and helps you to achieve your best work. Responsibilities: - You will be responsible for new product development, supporting the full life cycle from concept to manufacture - Maintain and update existing hardware designs - Manage external resources as required to deliver your projects - Work with the Design team, to meet brand and design requirements - Support the testing and debugging of new hardware, developing and utilising test software as required. - Aid the development of production test tools and software - Work with the software team, assist in the management and control of software releases Essential: - Digital Design and Development - Schematic Capture - EMC Design Practices - Test and Debugging - Generating production documentation Desirable: - Analogue Design experience - Any experience of OrCAD, Design Spark schematic capture packages - PCB Layout and FPGA development - VHDL, Altera, Lattice, Timing closure - Firmware development - Microcontroller or Linux - PCB Rework - Surface mount assembly
InterQuest Financial Markets
Bergen op Zoom, Noord-Brabant
Configuration Manager - AV Bergen op Zoom Permanent, full time Fully onsite We are delighted to be working with one of our most prestigious client who are an industry leader in the software sector, supporting them with the recruitment of a Configuration Manager to join their thriving team in Bergen op Zoom. Responsibilities: Manage technical coordination of international sales projects. Assist in establishing and operating a new pre-stage area. Host test lab for new products, designs, firmware changes, and customer POCs. Standardise pre-staging approach across customers to streamline project delivery. Key Experience: Understanding of Audio-Visual systems/products Resource management within the European Region Good communication skills Ability to train and guide colleagues and others Some commercial awareness of projects costs InterQuest Group is acting as an employment agency for this vacancy. InterQuest Group is an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of age, disability, gender, religion/belief, race, marriage, civil partnership, pregnancy, maternity, sex or sexual orientation. Please make us aware if you require any reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process.
24/04/2024
Full time
Configuration Manager - AV Bergen op Zoom Permanent, full time Fully onsite We are delighted to be working with one of our most prestigious client who are an industry leader in the software sector, supporting them with the recruitment of a Configuration Manager to join their thriving team in Bergen op Zoom. Responsibilities: Manage technical coordination of international sales projects. Assist in establishing and operating a new pre-stage area. Host test lab for new products, designs, firmware changes, and customer POCs. Standardise pre-staging approach across customers to streamline project delivery. Key Experience: Understanding of Audio-Visual systems/products Resource management within the European Region Good communication skills Ability to train and guide colleagues and others Some commercial awareness of projects costs InterQuest Group is acting as an employment agency for this vacancy. InterQuest Group is an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of age, disability, gender, religion/belief, race, marriage, civil partnership, pregnancy, maternity, sex or sexual orientation. Please make us aware if you require any reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process.
Systems Engineer/Network Systems Engineer Job Type: Full-time Location: Redhill - predominantly on site role Salary: up to £50,000 per annum Exciting opportunity a Systems Engineer to join a global Telecommunications organisation in a established Network/Systems team. The role involves designing, maintaining and configuring systems as well as working a range of projects, liaising with the projects office, testing new equipment, and delivering projects in accordance with specifications. This is a rare opportunity to join a market leader in their field working on a wide range of telecommunication and network systems, as well as being involved with a number of different clients and projects. Day to Day of the role: Provide design and configuration for projects. Liaise with the projects office to ensure timely delivery of assigned work. Test and evaluate new equipment as directed. Ensure all technical documentation and drawings are provided and accurate. Visit customer sites in support of projects when required. Define IP structures for new projects and provide guidance to teams. Define equipment lists and specifications for the projects office. Verify new software builds meet test criteria and efficiency. Support customer meetings to understand and enhance future projects. Participate in the Duty MoD/Gov engineer rota and support structure. Contribute to new technical proposals and provide training on new systems. Liaise with partnered agencies for any trials and maintain flexibility for customer needs. Undertake tasks as detailed in the company's security document. Required Skills & Qualifications: Ability to achieve DV Security Clearance. Broad ICT and Satellite communications experience highly desirable. Professional registration is desirable. Cisco CCNA, Juniper, or equivalent experience. Excellent communication and time management skills. Proven administration skills and a flexible, proactive approach. Minimum degree level qualification in a relevant discipline or equivalent experience. Engineering degree preferred. Benefits Include: 25 days Leave Matched Pension contribution of up to 7.5% Private Medical Insurance and Life Assurance
24/04/2024
Full time
Systems Engineer/Network Systems Engineer Job Type: Full-time Location: Redhill - predominantly on site role Salary: up to £50,000 per annum Exciting opportunity a Systems Engineer to join a global Telecommunications organisation in a established Network/Systems team. The role involves designing, maintaining and configuring systems as well as working a range of projects, liaising with the projects office, testing new equipment, and delivering projects in accordance with specifications. This is a rare opportunity to join a market leader in their field working on a wide range of telecommunication and network systems, as well as being involved with a number of different clients and projects. Day to Day of the role: Provide design and configuration for projects. Liaise with the projects office to ensure timely delivery of assigned work. Test and evaluate new equipment as directed. Ensure all technical documentation and drawings are provided and accurate. Visit customer sites in support of projects when required. Define IP structures for new projects and provide guidance to teams. Define equipment lists and specifications for the projects office. Verify new software builds meet test criteria and efficiency. Support customer meetings to understand and enhance future projects. Participate in the Duty MoD/Gov engineer rota and support structure. Contribute to new technical proposals and provide training on new systems. Liaise with partnered agencies for any trials and maintain flexibility for customer needs. Undertake tasks as detailed in the company's security document. Required Skills & Qualifications: Ability to achieve DV Security Clearance. Broad ICT and Satellite communications experience highly desirable. Professional registration is desirable. Cisco CCNA, Juniper, or equivalent experience. Excellent communication and time management skills. Proven administration skills and a flexible, proactive approach. Minimum degree level qualification in a relevant discipline or equivalent experience. Engineering degree preferred. Benefits Include: 25 days Leave Matched Pension contribution of up to 7.5% Private Medical Insurance and Life Assurance
Location: UK (remote) Reports to: CEO and Board Your team: ~15 people, A hybrid of product focused employees in the UK and outsourced engineers abroad. The Company: A privately held SAAS company that has been providing accounting practice software for over 15 years, and picking up numerous awards internationally along the way. Role: You would be responsible for developing, communicating and executing the product vison, strategy and roadmap for the company's accounting practice management software suite, and managing the UK based product, content teams and an offshore engineering team. Applying your understanding of product management, SaaS technology and software delivery, you will work closely with the head of technology to ensure that the right product is developed, maintained and delivered to the client base; and work closely with the sales marketing teams to guide and help deliver product marketing strategies and campaigns. Responsibilities: Product Management Manage, evolve and execute the product visions and strategy for our SaaS software solution that serves accounting practices As an executive, ensure that product strategies and plans align with overall business goals In collaboration with the CEO, head of technology and other key stakeholders agree and deliver on the product roadmap Work with our client success team to engage with clients to gather feedback, understand how they use our product and determine what future features are needed Product Marketing Attend industry conferences, client and in-house events and be the key advocate for our product vision and development plans. Working closely with the marketing team guide the development of product marketing strategies, go to market plans and campaigns about current and upcoming product features Develop knowledge of competition and industry trends to identify new product opportunities and to assist marketing to develop product positioning statements and messaging. Leadership and Management Provide reports to, and present to, and brief the board on product and technology matters Be a senior member of the executive leadership team, participate in meetings and discussions to drive alignment and build consensus across the team to achieve overall business goals Lead, mentor, and develop the UK based product team, including: Agile project manager/scrum master Product Analysts Content Editors Manage contracts and oversee delivery by the offshore engineering and QA team Manage the budget and costs for the product and technology functions of the business Manage the software development and product release life cycle to ensure reliable development, delivery and maintenance of our software services Manage resolution of operational and product functionality issues or outages Technology Maintain current knowledge of technology landscape and software development practices Work with the head of technology to: Oversee all system design and changes in system architecture Track, analyse and monitor technology performance metrics Engage with external providers such as security consultants/pen. testers, etc. Assist sales and marketing with the completion of IT questionnaires and other queries received during the sales process Maintain IT policy and procedure documents Requirements: 10+ years' product management experience Proven track record of success in leadership positions Familiarity with marketing platforms, programs and policies Strong roject management and organisation skills Experience with programming frameworks Friendly and helpful attitude and the ability to develop and maintain excellent working relationships with clients, stakeholders, colleagues and peers. Strong written and verbal communication skills. High level of attention to detail, excellent follow through and reliability. Skills to independently evaluate and define client and system needs. Experience engaging with people across a variety of levels with diverse backgrounds. Interested? Contact Philip Boltt at Lorien Global IND_PC1 Carbon60, Lorien & SRG - The Impellam Group STEM Portfolio are acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
24/04/2024
Full time
Location: UK (remote) Reports to: CEO and Board Your team: ~15 people, A hybrid of product focused employees in the UK and outsourced engineers abroad. The Company: A privately held SAAS company that has been providing accounting practice software for over 15 years, and picking up numerous awards internationally along the way. Role: You would be responsible for developing, communicating and executing the product vison, strategy and roadmap for the company's accounting practice management software suite, and managing the UK based product, content teams and an offshore engineering team. Applying your understanding of product management, SaaS technology and software delivery, you will work closely with the head of technology to ensure that the right product is developed, maintained and delivered to the client base; and work closely with the sales marketing teams to guide and help deliver product marketing strategies and campaigns. Responsibilities: Product Management Manage, evolve and execute the product visions and strategy for our SaaS software solution that serves accounting practices As an executive, ensure that product strategies and plans align with overall business goals In collaboration with the CEO, head of technology and other key stakeholders agree and deliver on the product roadmap Work with our client success team to engage with clients to gather feedback, understand how they use our product and determine what future features are needed Product Marketing Attend industry conferences, client and in-house events and be the key advocate for our product vision and development plans. Working closely with the marketing team guide the development of product marketing strategies, go to market plans and campaigns about current and upcoming product features Develop knowledge of competition and industry trends to identify new product opportunities and to assist marketing to develop product positioning statements and messaging. Leadership and Management Provide reports to, and present to, and brief the board on product and technology matters Be a senior member of the executive leadership team, participate in meetings and discussions to drive alignment and build consensus across the team to achieve overall business goals Lead, mentor, and develop the UK based product team, including: Agile project manager/scrum master Product Analysts Content Editors Manage contracts and oversee delivery by the offshore engineering and QA team Manage the budget and costs for the product and technology functions of the business Manage the software development and product release life cycle to ensure reliable development, delivery and maintenance of our software services Manage resolution of operational and product functionality issues or outages Technology Maintain current knowledge of technology landscape and software development practices Work with the head of technology to: Oversee all system design and changes in system architecture Track, analyse and monitor technology performance metrics Engage with external providers such as security consultants/pen. testers, etc. Assist sales and marketing with the completion of IT questionnaires and other queries received during the sales process Maintain IT policy and procedure documents Requirements: 10+ years' product management experience Proven track record of success in leadership positions Familiarity with marketing platforms, programs and policies Strong roject management and organisation skills Experience with programming frameworks Friendly and helpful attitude and the ability to develop and maintain excellent working relationships with clients, stakeholders, colleagues and peers. Strong written and verbal communication skills. High level of attention to detail, excellent follow through and reliability. Skills to independently evaluate and define client and system needs. Experience engaging with people across a variety of levels with diverse backgrounds. Interested? Contact Philip Boltt at Lorien Global IND_PC1 Carbon60, Lorien & SRG - The Impellam Group STEM Portfolio are acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
A leading Software Company are on the lookout for an experienced Senior Software Engineer (skilled with .NET & Angular) to join their team of talented developers. The company has been operating successfully for over 11 years and has seen massive growth since their humble beginnings in Glasgow. They work with the Microsoft tech stack to create solutions that increase online sales for their clients. They work with a host household names and their client list is continually growing so you'll have the chance to work with some of the biggest companies across the globe. You'd be joining their team of 7 skilled developers, some of whom have been with the company for over 10 years (their retention is great here which is a massive testament to the company culture). You'll be helping to deliver a brand-new platform, whislt remaining hands on with their core product. Ideally, you'll have a few years of commercial experience with .NET (C#/.NET Core, .NET Framework) and some exposure to Front End technologies (preferably Angular) as you'll be working across the full stack here. Some knowledge/experience of working in a cloud hosted environment is definitely a plus as well. You'll have commercial experience with the following; * .NET framework (C#/.NET Core) * Databases (SQL, MySQL) * Front End exposure (Angular) Experience with the following would definitely get you some bonus points; * Leadership experience * Cloud Services (Azure/AWS) * Digital Agency experience * Exposure to Docker & Kubernetes The company work fully remotely but do meet up once a month in Glasgow and they like the whole team to be there. The salary on offer for this role is up to £60k on top of a good list of benefits (private health care, bonus, pension plan). There's also major opportunity for personal development through training here as well. If you think you'd be a good fit for this role, then please apply and/or reach out to Max at Cathcart Technology for more information.
23/04/2024
Full time
A leading Software Company are on the lookout for an experienced Senior Software Engineer (skilled with .NET & Angular) to join their team of talented developers. The company has been operating successfully for over 11 years and has seen massive growth since their humble beginnings in Glasgow. They work with the Microsoft tech stack to create solutions that increase online sales for their clients. They work with a host household names and their client list is continually growing so you'll have the chance to work with some of the biggest companies across the globe. You'd be joining their team of 7 skilled developers, some of whom have been with the company for over 10 years (their retention is great here which is a massive testament to the company culture). You'll be helping to deliver a brand-new platform, whislt remaining hands on with their core product. Ideally, you'll have a few years of commercial experience with .NET (C#/.NET Core, .NET Framework) and some exposure to Front End technologies (preferably Angular) as you'll be working across the full stack here. Some knowledge/experience of working in a cloud hosted environment is definitely a plus as well. You'll have commercial experience with the following; * .NET framework (C#/.NET Core) * Databases (SQL, MySQL) * Front End exposure (Angular) Experience with the following would definitely get you some bonus points; * Leadership experience * Cloud Services (Azure/AWS) * Digital Agency experience * Exposure to Docker & Kubernetes The company work fully remotely but do meet up once a month in Glasgow and they like the whole team to be there. The salary on offer for this role is up to £60k on top of a good list of benefits (private health care, bonus, pension plan). There's also major opportunity for personal development through training here as well. If you think you'd be a good fit for this role, then please apply and/or reach out to Max at Cathcart Technology for more information.
Software Engineer - Cloud/Opensource Central London/Hybrid Competitive Salary - £85,000 - £125,000 negotiable depending on experience plus full benefits package including attractive Bonus & Equity Overview An exciting opportunity to join an ambitious Cloud Technology organisation expanding their UK engineering team developing next-generation cloud services. They are pre scale up so joining at this early stage, you will have the opportunity to significantly shape the codebase, drive the direction of future product development and collaborate closely together with other leaders in the field. The ideal profiles would be for a senior and a mid-level engineer with a background in distributed systems (Senior - 10-20 years/Mid Level -5-10 years). Work on building Virtual Machine offering as part of the Compute team. Ideal background is someone who has virtual machines or virtual networking experience but open to consider all strong engineers with a background in distributed systems. Technical Knowledge Required: Strong background in distributed systems and Linux systems engineering Coding in programming languages such as C, C++, Golang or Rust. Experience in building and enhancing compute, storage, and data platforms with exposure to open source products like Kubernetes, Knative, Ceph, Rook, Cassandra, Spark, Nate etc. Hands-on exp. with IaC tools and automation, such as Terraform, Ansible, or Helm. Active engagement or contributions to the open-source community. Familiarity with software build processes and secure supply systems, like Bazel or OpenSSF. The role You will have an opportunity to team up with fellow engineers to craft tailored solutions meeting their unique challenges. Forge and refine tools that power team efficiency-this includes CI/CD, local development setups, build toolchains, and essential infrastructure. Plot the roadmap for software component development, aligning with team priorities and vision. Lead the charge in defining and achieving their technical benchmarks Seamlessly integrate and upkeep open-source components within their evolving tech stack. Networking People (UK) is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
23/04/2024
Full time
Software Engineer - Cloud/Opensource Central London/Hybrid Competitive Salary - £85,000 - £125,000 negotiable depending on experience plus full benefits package including attractive Bonus & Equity Overview An exciting opportunity to join an ambitious Cloud Technology organisation expanding their UK engineering team developing next-generation cloud services. They are pre scale up so joining at this early stage, you will have the opportunity to significantly shape the codebase, drive the direction of future product development and collaborate closely together with other leaders in the field. The ideal profiles would be for a senior and a mid-level engineer with a background in distributed systems (Senior - 10-20 years/Mid Level -5-10 years). Work on building Virtual Machine offering as part of the Compute team. Ideal background is someone who has virtual machines or virtual networking experience but open to consider all strong engineers with a background in distributed systems. Technical Knowledge Required: Strong background in distributed systems and Linux systems engineering Coding in programming languages such as C, C++, Golang or Rust. Experience in building and enhancing compute, storage, and data platforms with exposure to open source products like Kubernetes, Knative, Ceph, Rook, Cassandra, Spark, Nate etc. Hands-on exp. with IaC tools and automation, such as Terraform, Ansible, or Helm. Active engagement or contributions to the open-source community. Familiarity with software build processes and secure supply systems, like Bazel or OpenSSF. The role You will have an opportunity to team up with fellow engineers to craft tailored solutions meeting their unique challenges. Forge and refine tools that power team efficiency-this includes CI/CD, local development setups, build toolchains, and essential infrastructure. Plot the roadmap for software component development, aligning with team priorities and vision. Lead the charge in defining and achieving their technical benchmarks Seamlessly integrate and upkeep open-source components within their evolving tech stack. Networking People (UK) is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
Senior Software Engineer/Technical Lead Permanent Central London/Hybrid Excellent Salary (NEGOTIABLE) plus full benefits package including attractive Bonus & Equity Key Skills - Senior Software Engineer/Technical lead experienced in working with and/or on virtual server technologies, virtual networking technologies, network programming. Summary: An exciting opportunity to join an ambitious Cloud Technology organisation expanding the UK Engineering Centre as they embark on a significant greenfield initiative in the development of next-generation cloud services. They are pre scale up so joining at this early stage, you will have the opportunity to significantly shape the codebase, drive the direction of future product development and collaborate closely together with other leaders in the field. The ideal candidate will be a Senior Software Engineer/Technical lead experienced in working with and/or on virtual server technologies, virtual networking technologies, network programming. Technical Knowledge Required: Proficiency in distributed systems and Linux systems engineering. Coding in programming languages such as C, C++, Golang or Rust. Experience working with and/or on virtual server technologies, virtual networking technologies, network programming. Experience in building and enhancing compute, storage, and data platforms with exposure to open source products like Kubernetes, Knative, Ceph, Rook, Cassandra, Spark, Nate and the like. Hands-on with infrastructure-as-code tools and automation, such as Terraform, Ansible, or Helm. The role Tech Lead responsible for designing and creating their Virtual Machine and Virtual Network Service. Team up with fellow engineers to craft tailored solutions meeting their unique challenges. Forge and refine tools that power team efficiency - this includes CI/CD, local development setups, build toolchains, and essential infrastructure. Plot the roadmap for software component development, aligning with team priorities and vision. Lead the charge in defining and achieving their technical benchmarks. Networking People (UK) is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
23/04/2024
Full time
Senior Software Engineer/Technical Lead Permanent Central London/Hybrid Excellent Salary (NEGOTIABLE) plus full benefits package including attractive Bonus & Equity Key Skills - Senior Software Engineer/Technical lead experienced in working with and/or on virtual server technologies, virtual networking technologies, network programming. Summary: An exciting opportunity to join an ambitious Cloud Technology organisation expanding the UK Engineering Centre as they embark on a significant greenfield initiative in the development of next-generation cloud services. They are pre scale up so joining at this early stage, you will have the opportunity to significantly shape the codebase, drive the direction of future product development and collaborate closely together with other leaders in the field. The ideal candidate will be a Senior Software Engineer/Technical lead experienced in working with and/or on virtual server technologies, virtual networking technologies, network programming. Technical Knowledge Required: Proficiency in distributed systems and Linux systems engineering. Coding in programming languages such as C, C++, Golang or Rust. Experience working with and/or on virtual server technologies, virtual networking technologies, network programming. Experience in building and enhancing compute, storage, and data platforms with exposure to open source products like Kubernetes, Knative, Ceph, Rook, Cassandra, Spark, Nate and the like. Hands-on with infrastructure-as-code tools and automation, such as Terraform, Ansible, or Helm. The role Tech Lead responsible for designing and creating their Virtual Machine and Virtual Network Service. Team up with fellow engineers to craft tailored solutions meeting their unique challenges. Forge and refine tools that power team efficiency - this includes CI/CD, local development setups, build toolchains, and essential infrastructure. Plot the roadmap for software component development, aligning with team priorities and vision. Lead the charge in defining and achieving their technical benchmarks. Networking People (UK) is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
We're delighted to have partnered with a disruptive and fast-growing industry leader revolutionising their field within the finance sector. The organisation have transformed the market by designing an advanced and forward-thinking financial management solution platform centred around employee compensation and benefits. They are seeking a skilled Software Engineer, primarily on the Backend side with a keen interest in Elixir to join their growing development team. As a Software Engineer, you will have the opportunity to work within their product, engineering and design teams, defining both long-term strategy and short-term roadmaps. Mainly though, you will have the opportunity to build and develop awesome product features integrated within the codebase. The ideal candidate should have the majority of the following: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field. You have at least 3 years of building Back End systems. Proficiency in Elixir. Must have experience in at least one other language (Golang/.Net/React etc). Strong experience with relational databases (SQL/PostgreSQL) Solid experience in cloud-based development (AWS). Kubernetes (K8s) for orchestration. DDD (Domain-Driven Design) & TDD (Test-Driven Development). Having a product development mindset is essential. You have a drive to solve problems, are a team player & love to learn. Permanent/Full-Time Employment. Fully Remote.
23/04/2024
Full time
We're delighted to have partnered with a disruptive and fast-growing industry leader revolutionising their field within the finance sector. The organisation have transformed the market by designing an advanced and forward-thinking financial management solution platform centred around employee compensation and benefits. They are seeking a skilled Software Engineer, primarily on the Backend side with a keen interest in Elixir to join their growing development team. As a Software Engineer, you will have the opportunity to work within their product, engineering and design teams, defining both long-term strategy and short-term roadmaps. Mainly though, you will have the opportunity to build and develop awesome product features integrated within the codebase. The ideal candidate should have the majority of the following: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field. You have at least 3 years of building Back End systems. Proficiency in Elixir. Must have experience in at least one other language (Golang/.Net/React etc). Strong experience with relational databases (SQL/PostgreSQL) Solid experience in cloud-based development (AWS). Kubernetes (K8s) for orchestration. DDD (Domain-Driven Design) & TDD (Test-Driven Development). Having a product development mindset is essential. You have a drive to solve problems, are a team player & love to learn. Permanent/Full-Time Employment. Fully Remote.
We're delighted to have partnered with a disruptive and fast-growing industry leader revolutionising their field within the finance sector. The organisation have transformed the market by designing an advanced and forward-thinking financial management solution platform centred around employee compensation and benefits. They are seeking an experienced Senioe Software Engineer, primarily on the Backend side with a keen interest in Elixir to join their growing development team. As a Senior Software Engineer, you will have the opportunity to work within their product, engineering and design teams, defining both long-term strategy and short-term roadmaps. Mainly though, you will have the opportunity to build and develop awesome product features integrated within the codebase. The ideal candidate should have the majority of the following: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field. You have at least 5 years of building Back End systems. Proficiency in Elixir. Must have experience in at least one other language (Golang/.Net/React etc). Strong experience with relational databases (SQL/PostgreSQL) Solid experience in cloud-based development (AWS). Kubernetes (K8s) for orchestration. DDD (Domain-Driven Design) & TDD (Test-Driven Development). Having a product development mindset is essential. You have a drive to solve problems, are a team player & love to learn. Permanent/Full-Time Employment. Fully Remote.
23/04/2024
Full time
We're delighted to have partnered with a disruptive and fast-growing industry leader revolutionising their field within the finance sector. The organisation have transformed the market by designing an advanced and forward-thinking financial management solution platform centred around employee compensation and benefits. They are seeking an experienced Senioe Software Engineer, primarily on the Backend side with a keen interest in Elixir to join their growing development team. As a Senior Software Engineer, you will have the opportunity to work within their product, engineering and design teams, defining both long-term strategy and short-term roadmaps. Mainly though, you will have the opportunity to build and develop awesome product features integrated within the codebase. The ideal candidate should have the majority of the following: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field. You have at least 5 years of building Back End systems. Proficiency in Elixir. Must have experience in at least one other language (Golang/.Net/React etc). Strong experience with relational databases (SQL/PostgreSQL) Solid experience in cloud-based development (AWS). Kubernetes (K8s) for orchestration. DDD (Domain-Driven Design) & TDD (Test-Driven Development). Having a product development mindset is essential. You have a drive to solve problems, are a team player & love to learn. Permanent/Full-Time Employment. Fully Remote.
Spectrum IT Recruitment (South) Ltd
Southampton, Hampshire
.Net Web Developer B2B Ecommerce Platform, Websites and Web Apps C#, ASP.NET, MVC, Web API, JavaScript, HTML, CSS Southampton, Hampshire (Hybrid - 2 days in the office per week) £40,000 to £50,000 +benefits, training and professional development We have an exciting new opportunity for a talented .NET Web Developer to join the digital technology team of a global leader in luxury marine brand & product marketing. Managed by a personable and inspiring software manager, the team build a range of websites, web apps, UI's and services for 4 key products. You can expect a highly supportive leadership team who will help you on your journey within software and web development, helping you to grow, evolve and enhance your development capabilities. The team consists of around 12 people: developers, testers and product owners. The team is tasked with new development of features and functionality, integrations with core business systems and helping to drive business requirements through expertise and opinions. The Web/Software Developers provide full stack exposure with HTML/CSS/JavaScript on the Front End and .Net, C#, SQL on the back. The products are B2B eCommerce Web Platforms, powered by Optimizely CMS and Commerce. Experience and Skills Required: Full Stack MVC .net Development (.net/SQL) Developing Integrated solutions (API, Web Services) Experience with Cloud platforms, preferably Azure Experience with working on Web CMS/Commerce platform Experience with the full Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC), using agile scrum and Kanban methodologies If you are craving a supportive environment where you can learn and develop your skills whilst contributing within a talented software team, we would love to hear from you. Please send your CV and any covering information to (see below) Spectrum IT Recruitment (South) Limited is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
23/04/2024
Full time
.Net Web Developer B2B Ecommerce Platform, Websites and Web Apps C#, ASP.NET, MVC, Web API, JavaScript, HTML, CSS Southampton, Hampshire (Hybrid - 2 days in the office per week) £40,000 to £50,000 +benefits, training and professional development We have an exciting new opportunity for a talented .NET Web Developer to join the digital technology team of a global leader in luxury marine brand & product marketing. Managed by a personable and inspiring software manager, the team build a range of websites, web apps, UI's and services for 4 key products. You can expect a highly supportive leadership team who will help you on your journey within software and web development, helping you to grow, evolve and enhance your development capabilities. The team consists of around 12 people: developers, testers and product owners. The team is tasked with new development of features and functionality, integrations with core business systems and helping to drive business requirements through expertise and opinions. The Web/Software Developers provide full stack exposure with HTML/CSS/JavaScript on the Front End and .Net, C#, SQL on the back. The products are B2B eCommerce Web Platforms, powered by Optimizely CMS and Commerce. Experience and Skills Required: Full Stack MVC .net Development (.net/SQL) Developing Integrated solutions (API, Web Services) Experience with Cloud platforms, preferably Azure Experience with working on Web CMS/Commerce platform Experience with the full Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC), using agile scrum and Kanban methodologies If you are craving a supportive environment where you can learn and develop your skills whilst contributing within a talented software team, we would love to hear from you. Please send your CV and any covering information to (see below) Spectrum IT Recruitment (South) Limited is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
IT Security Manager - Security Operations - Birmingham Hybrid working available Salary up to £56,000 %Flex fund IT Security Manager required for a leading client based in Birmingham. My client is currently seeking a IT Security Manager to come on board to effectively manage the Security Operations pillar within the IT Security, Compliance & Identity function. This involves overseeing Security technology and Security Operations Centre management. Additionally, this position involves leveraging and applying understanding of business objectives and security needs to identify issues and establish priorities for both internal and external delivery teams. Key skills and responsibilities, * Strong IT Security Management experience * Direct the Security Operations pillar, devising and implementing requirements, techniques, and resources to enhance value and mitigate risks across proactive monitoring, incident response, threat management, and vulnerability management, among other areas. * Spearhead the development and upkeep of Security Operations policies, standards, procedures, and documentation, including playbooks and guidelines. * Oversee the implementation and adherence to security operations procedures, assessing real and potential security breaches, and ensuring thorough investigation and resolution. * Familiarity with IT Service Frameworks, methodologies, and industry best practices such as ITIL v4 and Agile. * Understanding of day-to-day operations and industry best practices within a Security Operations Center (SOC). * Proficiency in technical security aspects including Firewalls, network security groups, and access controls. * Demonstrated leadership in guiding teams through the entire IT service life cycle, fortifying security measures, and advancing capabilities through continual service enhancement. * Track record of leading response efforts during live cyber incidents and executing remediation strategies. * Experience collaborating with supplier teams to facilitate managed services delivery for enhancements. * Broad experience spanning the entire spectrum of IT security, encompassing software, Servers, infrastructure, and networks. * Proven expertise in designing and implementing secure systems, and leading reviews of intricate security matters when necessary. 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
23/04/2024
Full time
IT Security Manager - Security Operations - Birmingham Hybrid working available Salary up to £56,000 %Flex fund IT Security Manager required for a leading client based in Birmingham. My client is currently seeking a IT Security Manager to come on board to effectively manage the Security Operations pillar within the IT Security, Compliance & Identity function. This involves overseeing Security technology and Security Operations Centre management. Additionally, this position involves leveraging and applying understanding of business objectives and security needs to identify issues and establish priorities for both internal and external delivery teams. Key skills and responsibilities, * Strong IT Security Management experience * Direct the Security Operations pillar, devising and implementing requirements, techniques, and resources to enhance value and mitigate risks across proactive monitoring, incident response, threat management, and vulnerability management, among other areas. * Spearhead the development and upkeep of Security Operations policies, standards, procedures, and documentation, including playbooks and guidelines. * Oversee the implementation and adherence to security operations procedures, assessing real and potential security breaches, and ensuring thorough investigation and resolution. * Familiarity with IT Service Frameworks, methodologies, and industry best practices such as ITIL v4 and Agile. * Understanding of day-to-day operations and industry best practices within a Security Operations Center (SOC). * Proficiency in technical security aspects including Firewalls, network security groups, and access controls. * Demonstrated leadership in guiding teams through the entire IT service life cycle, fortifying security measures, and advancing capabilities through continual service enhancement. * Track record of leading response efforts during live cyber incidents and executing remediation strategies. * Experience collaborating with supplier teams to facilitate managed services delivery for enhancements. * Broad experience spanning the entire spectrum of IT security, encompassing software, Servers, infrastructure, and networks. * Proven expertise in designing and implementing secure systems, and leading reviews of intricate security matters when necessary. 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
Summary Provides support for moderately complex technical and team management activities related to system and database administration. Essential Job Functions Performs moderately complex systems and database administration. Monitors and tunes appropriate systems to ensure optimum level of performance. Oversees appropriate level software installations and upgrades and related software packages. Collects and reviews system data for capacity and planning purposes. Analyzes capacity data and develops capacity plans for appropriate level enterprise-wide systems. Coordinates with appropriate management personnel in implementing changes. Supports the design and configuration of complex system landscapes. Supports complex data/media recoverability through system backups and database archive operations. Plans, coordinates and directs appropriate level data refresh strategies. Oversees, recommends and implements appropriate level database solutions and enhancements to ensure an improvement in system reliability and performance. Oversees and applies appropriate support packages/patches to maintain system integrity. Develops and maintains appropriate system documentation to ensure that documentation is current. Oversees the maintenance of a library of system-supporting process and procedure documentation. Interacts with client management to answer questions, problems and requests regarding complex system issues. Provides leadership and work guidance to less experienced personnel. Basic Qualifications Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience Bachelor's degree in computer science, management information systems, or related field preferred Six or more years of experience in a Client Server environment Experience working with appropriate complex systems administration, database administration, and landscape maintenance Experience working with company products and services Experience working with company and client documentation and storage procedures Experience working with complex system implementations and organizational processes Other Qualifications Strong analytical and problem solving skills Good communication skills Good personal computer and business solutions software skills Ability to work independently and as part of a team Work Environment Office environment May require on-call, shift, weekend and evening work
23/04/2024
Full time
Summary Provides support for moderately complex technical and team management activities related to system and database administration. Essential Job Functions Performs moderately complex systems and database administration. Monitors and tunes appropriate systems to ensure optimum level of performance. Oversees appropriate level software installations and upgrades and related software packages. Collects and reviews system data for capacity and planning purposes. Analyzes capacity data and develops capacity plans for appropriate level enterprise-wide systems. Coordinates with appropriate management personnel in implementing changes. Supports the design and configuration of complex system landscapes. Supports complex data/media recoverability through system backups and database archive operations. Plans, coordinates and directs appropriate level data refresh strategies. Oversees, recommends and implements appropriate level database solutions and enhancements to ensure an improvement in system reliability and performance. Oversees and applies appropriate support packages/patches to maintain system integrity. Develops and maintains appropriate system documentation to ensure that documentation is current. Oversees the maintenance of a library of system-supporting process and procedure documentation. Interacts with client management to answer questions, problems and requests regarding complex system issues. Provides leadership and work guidance to less experienced personnel. Basic Qualifications Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience Bachelor's degree in computer science, management information systems, or related field preferred Six or more years of experience in a Client Server environment Experience working with appropriate complex systems administration, database administration, and landscape maintenance Experience working with company products and services Experience working with company and client documentation and storage procedures Experience working with complex system implementations and organizational processes Other Qualifications Strong analytical and problem solving skills Good communication skills Good personal computer and business solutions software skills Ability to work independently and as part of a team Work Environment Office environment May require on-call, shift, weekend and evening work
Lead IT Security Manager Permanent Birmingham - 2 Days per week on site £48,900 - £61,140 per annum My client in the Rail industry are looking for a Lead IT Security Manager to join their fast-paced Operations team on a permanent basis. The Lead IT Security Manager is responsible for is the effective management of the Security Operations pillar within the IT Security, Compliance & Identity function. This includes Security technology and Security Operations Centre management. Key focus areas for this role, the ideal candidate will have experience in each of the below; Threat & Vulnerability Management Security Operations Centre - 24/7 Outsourced Web & Content Filtering - ProofPoint, Zscaler, etc. Endpoint Security Infrastructure Security Accountabilities * Lead the Security Operations pillar, determining and delivering requirements, methods, and tools to provide value and reduce risk across proactive monitoring, incident response, threat management and vulnerability management (among other activity) . * Lead the creation and maintenance of Security Operations policy, standards procedures, and documentation (including playbooks and guidance). * Manage the application and compliance of security operations procedures, reviewing actual and potential security breaches, and ensuring their investigation. * Lead the Security Operations team's response to incidents, recommending actions and appropriate control improvements. * Monitor the external environment to gather intelligence on emerging technologies, documenting impacts, threats, and opportunities to IT. * Provide expert advice on threat intelligence activities, identifying which threat categories are most dangerous to the organization and how to defend against them. * Manage vulnerability assessment activities within company IT, providing expert advice where necessary in the review of vulnerability assessment tools and techniques. * Develop, maintain, and test Security Operations' incident management procedures, investigating escalated incidents and facilitating recovery post-incident resolution. * Lead Security Operations risk management activities, leading on the identification of risks and vulnerabilities and assessment of their impacts. * Manage and oversee the day-to-day activity of the SOC supplier who will deliver security capabilities, communicating their activity to relevant teams. * Manage the design, delivery, maintenance, and continuous improvement of the IT Security Ops capabilities in line with business needs. * Manage the Security Operations Centre (SOC) capability, ensuring effective protection, defence, and response to IT security risks. * Promote the Security, Compliance & Identity function to develop and enhance the team profile to develop enduring relationships with stakeholders and teams. * Implement a multi-year Security roadmap that provides proactive capabilities which enable business objectives. * Actively promote and embed Equality Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) in all your work, and support and comply with all organisational initiatives, policies and procedures on EDI. Skills: * Relationship Building. Ability to develop and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders. * Security Operations. Ability provide leadership for live security incidents and helping conduct robust investigations in order to identify corrective actions and see them through to completion. * Threat Intelligence. Ability to provide guidance on proactive threat identification, analysis, and mitigation. Skilled in actionable intelligence, industry sources, and general awareness of threat landscape. * Vulnerability Assessment. Ability to identify and classify security vulnerabilities in networks, systems and applications and mitigating or eliminating their impact. * Risk Management. Ability to identify IT security operations risks and the delivery of audit remediation activities. * Emerging technology monitoring. Ability to identify and assess new and emerging technologies, products, services, methods and techniques. Knowledge: * Knowledge of IT Service Frameworks, methodologies, and best practice such as ITIL v4 and Agile. * Knowledge of day-to-day activities and best practice within a SOC. * Knowledge of technical security such as Firewalls, network security groups, and access controls. Type of Experience: * Experience of leading a team through the full IT service life cycle, enhancing security posture, and evolving capabilities via continual service improvement. * Experience of leading live cyber incidents and the remediation actions. * Experience of partnering with supplier teams for managed services delivery of improvements. * Experience across the full IT security spectrum (software, Servers, infrastructure, and networks). * Experience designing and implementing secure systems, leading review where necessary of complex security issues. * Experience of enabling and informing risk-based decisions. * Experience dealing with the security implications of transformation and day-to-day product changes. * Experience working with system architectures, displaying a strong understanding of the impact of vulnerabilities on varied systems Disclaimer: This vacancy is being advertised by either Advanced Resource Managers Limited, Advanced Resource Managers IT Limited or Advanced Resource Managers Engineering Limited ("ARM"). ARM is a specialist talent acquisition and management consultancy. We provide technical contingency recruitment and a portfolio of more complex resource solutions. Our specialist recruitment divisions cover the entire technical arena, including some of the most economically and strategically important industries in the UK and the world today. We will never send your CV without your permission.
23/04/2024
Full time
Lead IT Security Manager Permanent Birmingham - 2 Days per week on site £48,900 - £61,140 per annum My client in the Rail industry are looking for a Lead IT Security Manager to join their fast-paced Operations team on a permanent basis. The Lead IT Security Manager is responsible for is the effective management of the Security Operations pillar within the IT Security, Compliance & Identity function. This includes Security technology and Security Operations Centre management. Key focus areas for this role, the ideal candidate will have experience in each of the below; Threat & Vulnerability Management Security Operations Centre - 24/7 Outsourced Web & Content Filtering - ProofPoint, Zscaler, etc. Endpoint Security Infrastructure Security Accountabilities * Lead the Security Operations pillar, determining and delivering requirements, methods, and tools to provide value and reduce risk across proactive monitoring, incident response, threat management and vulnerability management (among other activity) . * Lead the creation and maintenance of Security Operations policy, standards procedures, and documentation (including playbooks and guidance). * Manage the application and compliance of security operations procedures, reviewing actual and potential security breaches, and ensuring their investigation. * Lead the Security Operations team's response to incidents, recommending actions and appropriate control improvements. * Monitor the external environment to gather intelligence on emerging technologies, documenting impacts, threats, and opportunities to IT. * Provide expert advice on threat intelligence activities, identifying which threat categories are most dangerous to the organization and how to defend against them. * Manage vulnerability assessment activities within company IT, providing expert advice where necessary in the review of vulnerability assessment tools and techniques. * Develop, maintain, and test Security Operations' incident management procedures, investigating escalated incidents and facilitating recovery post-incident resolution. * Lead Security Operations risk management activities, leading on the identification of risks and vulnerabilities and assessment of their impacts. * Manage and oversee the day-to-day activity of the SOC supplier who will deliver security capabilities, communicating their activity to relevant teams. * Manage the design, delivery, maintenance, and continuous improvement of the IT Security Ops capabilities in line with business needs. * Manage the Security Operations Centre (SOC) capability, ensuring effective protection, defence, and response to IT security risks. * Promote the Security, Compliance & Identity function to develop and enhance the team profile to develop enduring relationships with stakeholders and teams. * Implement a multi-year Security roadmap that provides proactive capabilities which enable business objectives. * Actively promote and embed Equality Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) in all your work, and support and comply with all organisational initiatives, policies and procedures on EDI. Skills: * Relationship Building. Ability to develop and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders. * Security Operations. Ability provide leadership for live security incidents and helping conduct robust investigations in order to identify corrective actions and see them through to completion. * Threat Intelligence. Ability to provide guidance on proactive threat identification, analysis, and mitigation. Skilled in actionable intelligence, industry sources, and general awareness of threat landscape. * Vulnerability Assessment. Ability to identify and classify security vulnerabilities in networks, systems and applications and mitigating or eliminating their impact. * Risk Management. Ability to identify IT security operations risks and the delivery of audit remediation activities. * Emerging technology monitoring. Ability to identify and assess new and emerging technologies, products, services, methods and techniques. Knowledge: * Knowledge of IT Service Frameworks, methodologies, and best practice such as ITIL v4 and Agile. * Knowledge of day-to-day activities and best practice within a SOC. * Knowledge of technical security such as Firewalls, network security groups, and access controls. Type of Experience: * Experience of leading a team through the full IT service life cycle, enhancing security posture, and evolving capabilities via continual service improvement. * Experience of leading live cyber incidents and the remediation actions. * Experience of partnering with supplier teams for managed services delivery of improvements. * Experience across the full IT security spectrum (software, Servers, infrastructure, and networks). * Experience designing and implementing secure systems, leading review where necessary of complex security issues. * Experience of enabling and informing risk-based decisions. * Experience dealing with the security implications of transformation and day-to-day product changes. * Experience working with system architectures, displaying a strong understanding of the impact of vulnerabilities on varied systems Disclaimer: This vacancy is being advertised by either Advanced Resource Managers Limited, Advanced Resource Managers IT Limited or Advanced Resource Managers Engineering Limited ("ARM"). ARM is a specialist talent acquisition and management consultancy. We provide technical contingency recruitment and a portfolio of more complex resource solutions. Our specialist recruitment divisions cover the entire technical arena, including some of the most economically and strategically important industries in the UK and the world today. We will never send your CV without your permission.