Software Architect (C++, Python) - REMOTE/HYBRID JOB LOCATION: Ashton Vale, Bristol WORK PATTERN: Working from home options available, though required in the office as and when business requires. SECURITY CLEARANCE LEVEL: SC DURATION: 6-12 + Months Minimum PAY RATE: £ 70/hr or £ 90/hr - Umbrella inside IR35 * SC CLEARENCE Role.* Role: As Software Architect you will be responsible for: Delivering software input into a variety of tendering opportunities. Mobilising and maintaining software development teams to deliver against the requirements of successfully bid opportunities. Acting as Product owner for software delivered into in-service projects, R&D and the wider campaigns. Providing guidance to the team on focus and priorities across the portfolio. Understanding and reporting on software delivery timescales and risk across a software portfolio. Developing and maintaining software architecture for our software solutions. Working closely with the System Architect and Programme technical lead to integrate software solutions into the wider system architecture. Driving agile delivery within the focus area software delivery activities. Ensuring that all stakeholders including management and technical staff are clear of the design, architecture and how software will be delivered. A Software Architect with experience of delivering significant software bids and building and leading software development teams to meet requirements. Required Experience: Successful delivery of software architecture to control complex distributed networked systems. Mobilisation and co-ordination of teams of multi-disciplinary engineers to deliver complex systems. Knowledge/Experience of software architecture in at least one of the following areas: RF telecommunications, waveforms, OSI model, SIGINT, EW Driving the implementation of Agile development methodologies. C, C++, Python and Database architecture. Desirable Experience: XML Networked systems JICD Restful and/or RPC API Library agnostic code development Geospatial engines Cloud containers/Docker VHDL VERILOG Experience with SDR architecture OPEN CPI Application/Component and Platform development Experience of Dev Ops.
18/04/2024
Project-based
Software Architect (C++, Python) - REMOTE/HYBRID JOB LOCATION: Ashton Vale, Bristol WORK PATTERN: Working from home options available, though required in the office as and when business requires. SECURITY CLEARANCE LEVEL: SC DURATION: 6-12 + Months Minimum PAY RATE: £ 70/hr or £ 90/hr - Umbrella inside IR35 * SC CLEARENCE Role.* Role: As Software Architect you will be responsible for: Delivering software input into a variety of tendering opportunities. Mobilising and maintaining software development teams to deliver against the requirements of successfully bid opportunities. Acting as Product owner for software delivered into in-service projects, R&D and the wider campaigns. Providing guidance to the team on focus and priorities across the portfolio. Understanding and reporting on software delivery timescales and risk across a software portfolio. Developing and maintaining software architecture for our software solutions. Working closely with the System Architect and Programme technical lead to integrate software solutions into the wider system architecture. Driving agile delivery within the focus area software delivery activities. Ensuring that all stakeholders including management and technical staff are clear of the design, architecture and how software will be delivered. A Software Architect with experience of delivering significant software bids and building and leading software development teams to meet requirements. Required Experience: Successful delivery of software architecture to control complex distributed networked systems. Mobilisation and co-ordination of teams of multi-disciplinary engineers to deliver complex systems. Knowledge/Experience of software architecture in at least one of the following areas: RF telecommunications, waveforms, OSI model, SIGINT, EW Driving the implementation of Agile development methodologies. C, C++, Python and Database architecture. Desirable Experience: XML Networked systems JICD Restful and/or RPC API Library agnostic code development Geospatial engines Cloud containers/Docker VHDL VERILOG Experience with SDR architecture OPEN CPI Application/Component and Platform development Experience of Dev Ops.
IT Cyber Security Analyst & Team Leader - CISSP or CySA+ or MSc Information Security Weymouth, Dorset, or London, South East UK or Stoke on Trent, Staffordshire £50,000pa + Hybrid & Flexi-Working & Training & Certifications Available Weymouth, Dorset, or London, South East UK, or Staffordshire + Hybrid and Flexible Working as Standard The Client: Are a well-known High St and Online retailer who are seeking a Senior IT Cyber Security Analyst who specialises in Microsoft/Wintel Servers and Virtualisation supporting a UK wide infrastructure. Objective: You will Lead 2 x Cyber Security Analysts, giving support to the Head of Cyber Security in delivering the Information Security service to the global business. You will lead all Cyber Security Operations function and be the first point of contact for technical information security related matters. Role Responsibilities: You will Lead 2 x Cyber Security Analysts, giving support to the Head of Cyber Security Act as the first point of action or escalation for the identification of security incidents and their investigation. Be responsible for the managed Security Operations Centre (SOC), Network Monitoring and Managed Detection and Response services and associated vendor relationships. Offer mentoring, advice and guidance to those in your Team Be the subject matter expert for technical security related queries, providing the Security Architect, IT Service and Delivery teams and business stakeholders with authoritative advice and defined security requirements. Be responsible for the Security Education and Awareness scheme. Ensure Cyber Security campaigns are conducted, and improvements implemented and ensure colleague queries around policies and requirements are appropriately answered in a timely manner. Be responsible for the Vulnerability Management process. Act on vulnerability information and conduct Cyber Security risk assessments and work with suppliers, partners, and internal teams to ensure security vulnerabilities are identified, assessed, and remediated in good time. Key Requirements you will need: In depth knowledge of Information Security concepts and principles, including cloud security capabilities. Experience with configuring and utilising security tooling, including SIEM, EDR, vulnerability scanners, CASB, network scanning, DLP. Hands-on IT experience with proven expertise in a previous Information Security role. Vendor management experience. A relevant intermediate or advanced Information Security based qualification (eg CISSP, CySA+, MSc Information Security) Ability to critically analyse information and make decisions based on judgement, knowledge, and experience. Business Knowledge: Knowledge of Retail and eCommerce is of great advantage but is not essential. Working knowledge of the Information Security elements of Data Protection regulations (eg GDPR, The Data Protection Act 2018) is essential. Knowledge of the NIST Cyber Security Framework is of advantage. Awareness of regulations that affect Retail, such as PCI DSS, is of great advantage but experience of maintaining compliance is not essential. CISSP or CySA+ or MSc Information Security Certifications will be advantageous. Call today!
18/04/2024
Full time
IT Cyber Security Analyst & Team Leader - CISSP or CySA+ or MSc Information Security Weymouth, Dorset, or London, South East UK or Stoke on Trent, Staffordshire £50,000pa + Hybrid & Flexi-Working & Training & Certifications Available Weymouth, Dorset, or London, South East UK, or Staffordshire + Hybrid and Flexible Working as Standard The Client: Are a well-known High St and Online retailer who are seeking a Senior IT Cyber Security Analyst who specialises in Microsoft/Wintel Servers and Virtualisation supporting a UK wide infrastructure. Objective: You will Lead 2 x Cyber Security Analysts, giving support to the Head of Cyber Security in delivering the Information Security service to the global business. You will lead all Cyber Security Operations function and be the first point of contact for technical information security related matters. Role Responsibilities: You will Lead 2 x Cyber Security Analysts, giving support to the Head of Cyber Security Act as the first point of action or escalation for the identification of security incidents and their investigation. Be responsible for the managed Security Operations Centre (SOC), Network Monitoring and Managed Detection and Response services and associated vendor relationships. Offer mentoring, advice and guidance to those in your Team Be the subject matter expert for technical security related queries, providing the Security Architect, IT Service and Delivery teams and business stakeholders with authoritative advice and defined security requirements. Be responsible for the Security Education and Awareness scheme. Ensure Cyber Security campaigns are conducted, and improvements implemented and ensure colleague queries around policies and requirements are appropriately answered in a timely manner. Be responsible for the Vulnerability Management process. Act on vulnerability information and conduct Cyber Security risk assessments and work with suppliers, partners, and internal teams to ensure security vulnerabilities are identified, assessed, and remediated in good time. Key Requirements you will need: In depth knowledge of Information Security concepts and principles, including cloud security capabilities. Experience with configuring and utilising security tooling, including SIEM, EDR, vulnerability scanners, CASB, network scanning, DLP. Hands-on IT experience with proven expertise in a previous Information Security role. Vendor management experience. A relevant intermediate or advanced Information Security based qualification (eg CISSP, CySA+, MSc Information Security) Ability to critically analyse information and make decisions based on judgement, knowledge, and experience. Business Knowledge: Knowledge of Retail and eCommerce is of great advantage but is not essential. Working knowledge of the Information Security elements of Data Protection regulations (eg GDPR, The Data Protection Act 2018) is essential. Knowledge of the NIST Cyber Security Framework is of advantage. Awareness of regulations that affect Retail, such as PCI DSS, is of great advantage but experience of maintaining compliance is not essential. CISSP or CySA+ or MSc Information Security Certifications will be advantageous. Call today!
Spectrum IT Recruitment (South) Ltd
Eastleigh, Hampshire
Enterprise Architect - SaaS, Software, Agile We are looking for an experienced Enterprise Architect to join a global SaaS/Software technology company providing market leading solutions across a range of financial, security and government markets. The role of Enterprise Architect overseas a global remit of products and teams, providing high level architecture that enables the efficient and accurate develop and implementation of complex software products. Your stakeholders will be Product Managers, Solutions Architects and the software development teams of which there are 8 teams across the UK, India and Europe. We are looking for experience with bespoke software products and working with teams to design systems and solutions using in-house development, rather than off-the-shelf solutions. Essential Skills/Experience Proven track record of breaking down complex market requirements into secure, scalable and resilient system designs. Experience working with Product Managers and Product Owners to define achievable product features. Experience of work in an Agile Development Environment. Experience providing technical management to global teams. Evidence of an ability to assess and introduce new technologies to a team. Experienced with producing high level systems designs across multiple products with multi-functional assets. Experience in writing Technical Systems/Solutions Documentation Highly beneficial skills/experience Experience working within government, finance, security or a regulated industry. Experience providing solutions hosted in Microsoft Azure and/or multi tenanted cloud services. Experience of managing large data stores. Ability to prototype in a modern programming language C#, JavaScript, PowerShell or similar. Understanding of the principles of network security, authentication and authorization. Working practices of the role: The position is located between Southampton and Fareham in Hampshire. The position offers hybrid working, onsite 2 days a week as a minimum. They offer flexible working hours, competitive salary and a generous bonus, pension and benefits. Applicants need to be eligible for security clearance. To apply, 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.
18/04/2024
Full time
Enterprise Architect - SaaS, Software, Agile We are looking for an experienced Enterprise Architect to join a global SaaS/Software technology company providing market leading solutions across a range of financial, security and government markets. The role of Enterprise Architect overseas a global remit of products and teams, providing high level architecture that enables the efficient and accurate develop and implementation of complex software products. Your stakeholders will be Product Managers, Solutions Architects and the software development teams of which there are 8 teams across the UK, India and Europe. We are looking for experience with bespoke software products and working with teams to design systems and solutions using in-house development, rather than off-the-shelf solutions. Essential Skills/Experience Proven track record of breaking down complex market requirements into secure, scalable and resilient system designs. Experience working with Product Managers and Product Owners to define achievable product features. Experience of work in an Agile Development Environment. Experience providing technical management to global teams. Evidence of an ability to assess and introduce new technologies to a team. Experienced with producing high level systems designs across multiple products with multi-functional assets. Experience in writing Technical Systems/Solutions Documentation Highly beneficial skills/experience Experience working within government, finance, security or a regulated industry. Experience providing solutions hosted in Microsoft Azure and/or multi tenanted cloud services. Experience of managing large data stores. Ability to prototype in a modern programming language C#, JavaScript, PowerShell or similar. Understanding of the principles of network security, authentication and authorization. Working practices of the role: The position is located between Southampton and Fareham in Hampshire. The position offers hybrid working, onsite 2 days a week as a minimum. They offer flexible working hours, competitive salary and a generous bonus, pension and benefits. Applicants need to be eligible for security clearance. To apply, 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.
We are currently on the lookout for a DevSecOps Engineer on a contract basis. This would be a 6 month contract, hybrid with two days a week on site in London and inside IR35. Skills Substantive problem solving skills, including the ability to apply creative and innovative thinking, challenge the status quo and drive beneficial process improvements Ability to facilitate workshops and effective solution identification Deploying software/infrastructurte using Azure DevOps pipelines or alternative CI/CD tooling. Branching and merging strategies within Azure DevOps/Git Experience with using Infrastructure-as-code technologies to deploy compute in Microsoft Azure/AWS/GCP. Excellent relationship management skills, including the ability to negotiate, agree and then manage the scope of activities Good understanding of continuous integration, continuous delivery and test automation and its application An ability to architect, define, defend, and drive technical infrastructure and application decisions and initiatives Excellent interpersonal skills, written/oral communication and presentation skills Knowledge Customer-centric approach to delivering appropriate business solutions Application life cycle management and project delivery, using Agile methodologies such as SCRUM and Kanban Microsoft Azure ecosystem Microsoft SQL server deployments DevSecOps concepts, eg Continuous integration, automated testing, infrastructure-as-code, container deployments, cloud technologies Working with cloud platforms and cloud automation tools (eg Terraform/Chef/Puppet/Azure ARM/Bicep templates) Powershell Desired State Configuration (DSC) Working with software containers (eg Docker) and continuous integration tools Azure DevOps Windows Server Powershell Scripting language knowledge Familiarity with network protocols, routing, and load balancing. Performance monitoring of underlying infrastructure and application technologies
18/04/2024
Project-based
We are currently on the lookout for a DevSecOps Engineer on a contract basis. This would be a 6 month contract, hybrid with two days a week on site in London and inside IR35. Skills Substantive problem solving skills, including the ability to apply creative and innovative thinking, challenge the status quo and drive beneficial process improvements Ability to facilitate workshops and effective solution identification Deploying software/infrastructurte using Azure DevOps pipelines or alternative CI/CD tooling. Branching and merging strategies within Azure DevOps/Git Experience with using Infrastructure-as-code technologies to deploy compute in Microsoft Azure/AWS/GCP. Excellent relationship management skills, including the ability to negotiate, agree and then manage the scope of activities Good understanding of continuous integration, continuous delivery and test automation and its application An ability to architect, define, defend, and drive technical infrastructure and application decisions and initiatives Excellent interpersonal skills, written/oral communication and presentation skills Knowledge Customer-centric approach to delivering appropriate business solutions Application life cycle management and project delivery, using Agile methodologies such as SCRUM and Kanban Microsoft Azure ecosystem Microsoft SQL server deployments DevSecOps concepts, eg Continuous integration, automated testing, infrastructure-as-code, container deployments, cloud technologies Working with cloud platforms and cloud automation tools (eg Terraform/Chef/Puppet/Azure ARM/Bicep templates) Powershell Desired State Configuration (DSC) Working with software containers (eg Docker) and continuous integration tools Azure DevOps Windows Server Powershell Scripting language knowledge Familiarity with network protocols, routing, and load balancing. Performance monitoring of underlying infrastructure and application technologies
Solutions Architect - Mid and Senior Role type: Full Time - Permanent Location: Hybrid/Remote (must be close to transport links and able to travel if required between Bristol, Manchester, Leeds and London) Applicants Must be eligible for SC Clearance Our client is an expanding Cloud consultancy who deliver Tech/Digital transformation programmes within both the public and private sectors. Due to significant growth, we are looking for accomplished Mid-Senior/Lead level Solutions Architects with experience gained the healthcare/medical/pharmaceutical sector to be part of a down-to-earth team, with a passion for delivering successful outcomes for customers. You will have a broad understanding of applications, software, infrastructure, and other technology components. You will act as a trusted advisor, drawing on previous experience of engagements, deliveries, designs, blueprints, and strategies. You will work alongside core business functions and build or enhance go-to-market propositions whilst identifying new opportunities to grow. We would expect the successful candidates experience to cover some of the following - Recent experience working an Architect the healthcare/medical/pharmaceutical sector - ESSENTIAL Knowledge across a range of existing and modern technologies including, cloud computing (IaaS, PaaS, SaaS), on-premise application hosting & infrastructure For the senior role you will possess strong Leadership Qualities Experience designing, building, migrating, refactoring, or operating impactful IT systems - either on premise or in the Cloud Working knowledge of Cloud native architectures Azure Certifications Experience with design tools such as Visio, Lucid Chart, LeanIX, Ardoq, SparxEA Knowledge of a modern programming languages and/or Scripting, Infrastructure as Code etc. Working knowledge of a modern Cloud Native database and integration technologies Working knowledge of one or more business platforms such as ERP, CRM, HR, Payroll In-depth working knowledge in a technology domain such as distributed Internet-scale web or mobile applications, DevOps, Serverless, Big Data, Analytics, Machine Learning, enterprise workloads (SAP, VMware, Windows etc.), high-performance databases (SQL and/or NoSQL), complex networking implementations, highly secured workloads etc. Working knowledge or TOGAF, Agile or Scaled Agile methodologies Benefits - 10% Performance related bonus Flexible & remote working Private Healthcare via our partner Vitality Health Training & Certifications Regular events & meetups You will be provided with training and the opportunities to grow your career within an exciting and ever evolving industry Annual Leave 28 days per annum (+ Bank Holidays) Enhanced Company Sick Pay If you are interested in the role and would like to apply, please do so by clicking the link, or contacting Jackie Dean at Jumar for immediate consideration. We take great pride in representing socially responsible clients who not only prioritise diversity and inclusion but also actively combat social inequality. Together, we have the power to make a profound impact on fostering a more equitable and inclusive society. By working with us, you become part of a movement dedicated to promoting a diverse and inclusive workforce.
18/04/2024
Full time
Solutions Architect - Mid and Senior Role type: Full Time - Permanent Location: Hybrid/Remote (must be close to transport links and able to travel if required between Bristol, Manchester, Leeds and London) Applicants Must be eligible for SC Clearance Our client is an expanding Cloud consultancy who deliver Tech/Digital transformation programmes within both the public and private sectors. Due to significant growth, we are looking for accomplished Mid-Senior/Lead level Solutions Architects with experience gained the healthcare/medical/pharmaceutical sector to be part of a down-to-earth team, with a passion for delivering successful outcomes for customers. You will have a broad understanding of applications, software, infrastructure, and other technology components. You will act as a trusted advisor, drawing on previous experience of engagements, deliveries, designs, blueprints, and strategies. You will work alongside core business functions and build or enhance go-to-market propositions whilst identifying new opportunities to grow. We would expect the successful candidates experience to cover some of the following - Recent experience working an Architect the healthcare/medical/pharmaceutical sector - ESSENTIAL Knowledge across a range of existing and modern technologies including, cloud computing (IaaS, PaaS, SaaS), on-premise application hosting & infrastructure For the senior role you will possess strong Leadership Qualities Experience designing, building, migrating, refactoring, or operating impactful IT systems - either on premise or in the Cloud Working knowledge of Cloud native architectures Azure Certifications Experience with design tools such as Visio, Lucid Chart, LeanIX, Ardoq, SparxEA Knowledge of a modern programming languages and/or Scripting, Infrastructure as Code etc. Working knowledge of a modern Cloud Native database and integration technologies Working knowledge of one or more business platforms such as ERP, CRM, HR, Payroll In-depth working knowledge in a technology domain such as distributed Internet-scale web or mobile applications, DevOps, Serverless, Big Data, Analytics, Machine Learning, enterprise workloads (SAP, VMware, Windows etc.), high-performance databases (SQL and/or NoSQL), complex networking implementations, highly secured workloads etc. Working knowledge or TOGAF, Agile or Scaled Agile methodologies Benefits - 10% Performance related bonus Flexible & remote working Private Healthcare via our partner Vitality Health Training & Certifications Regular events & meetups You will be provided with training and the opportunities to grow your career within an exciting and ever evolving industry Annual Leave 28 days per annum (+ Bank Holidays) Enhanced Company Sick Pay If you are interested in the role and would like to apply, please do so by clicking the link, or contacting Jackie Dean at Jumar for immediate consideration. We take great pride in representing socially responsible clients who not only prioritise diversity and inclusion but also actively combat social inequality. Together, we have the power to make a profound impact on fostering a more equitable and inclusive society. By working with us, you become part of a movement dedicated to promoting a diverse and inclusive workforce.
Pre-Sales Network Architect Salary to £80,000 + Benefits South East based, some travel but also plenty of WFH Must hold or be eligible for SC Clearance This is new position for a major defence client of ours and is integral to their ongoing expansion in that area. You will be working alongside senior Delivery and Solutions professionals to tailor requirements to the end customer. Key skills for this are as follows: Cross vendor networking experience - at least a couple of Cisco, Juniper, HPE, Palo Alto etc HLD Architecture Overview Documentation Report writing Experience working on bids We will likely have at most a 2 stage interview process for this role, which should be completed within the next 3-4 weeks at most, so if you are interested please apply and I will be in touch.
18/04/2024
Full time
Pre-Sales Network Architect Salary to £80,000 + Benefits South East based, some travel but also plenty of WFH Must hold or be eligible for SC Clearance This is new position for a major defence client of ours and is integral to their ongoing expansion in that area. You will be working alongside senior Delivery and Solutions professionals to tailor requirements to the end customer. Key skills for this are as follows: Cross vendor networking experience - at least a couple of Cisco, Juniper, HPE, Palo Alto etc HLD Architecture Overview Documentation Report writing Experience working on bids We will likely have at most a 2 stage interview process for this role, which should be completed within the next 3-4 weeks at most, so if you are interested please apply and I will be in touch.
Position: D365 FO&CE Technical Analyst About the Role: We are seeking a skilled D365 FO&CE Technical Analyst to join our Commercial Off the Shelf team. As a technical lead, you will be responsible for overseeing the entire technical life cycle of projects, from concept to delivery and acceptance. Your primary role involves translating high-level solution designs into detailed technical architectures, coordinating with various technology teams within our Service Delivery organization, and ensuring the successful realization and delivery of technical solutions. You will play a key role in mapping current client architecture to future architecture, developing technical documentation, validating software delivery, and managing migrations and integrations. Key Responsibilities: Coordinate technical kick-off sessions, providing architecture overviews and formulating recommendations. Develop technical architectures in line with enterprise architect principles. Analyze the impact of technical decisions and provide recommendations. Produce technical requirements, feasibility studies, software architecture documents, and testing strategy recommendations. Ensure adherence to development standards and best practices to achieve optimal solution performance. Validate that all product developments meet technical architecture requirements. Assist in migrating existing interfaces with other applications. Integrate the solution with relevant technologies such as Azure and Boomi. Provide support and expertise on inquiries about D365 FO & CE data models and relationships. Execute D365 FO build pipeline and releases, including deployable packages and SSRS data sets. Manage D365 FO environment through Lifecycle Services (LCS). Your Profile: 5 to 8 years of experience as a technical analyst in large implementation projects. Broad IT knowledge with expertise in infrastructure, interfaces, Microsoft products and technologies, cloud architecture (particularly Microsoft Azure), MS Dynamics 365 Finance, SQL Server, and BI. Experience in providing technical estimates. Ability to influence and convince with in-depth argumentation and demonstration. Strong analytical skills and ability to visualize problems from various angles. Fluent in English; knowledge of Dutch, Spanish, and Portuguese is a plus. Dynamic team player with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, changing environment. What We Offer: Varied job with long-term perspectives in an international environment. Collaboration with motivated and skilled colleagues in an open company culture. Supportive workspace where you can fully develop your talents. Networking People (UK) is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
18/04/2024
Project-based
Position: D365 FO&CE Technical Analyst About the Role: We are seeking a skilled D365 FO&CE Technical Analyst to join our Commercial Off the Shelf team. As a technical lead, you will be responsible for overseeing the entire technical life cycle of projects, from concept to delivery and acceptance. Your primary role involves translating high-level solution designs into detailed technical architectures, coordinating with various technology teams within our Service Delivery organization, and ensuring the successful realization and delivery of technical solutions. You will play a key role in mapping current client architecture to future architecture, developing technical documentation, validating software delivery, and managing migrations and integrations. Key Responsibilities: Coordinate technical kick-off sessions, providing architecture overviews and formulating recommendations. Develop technical architectures in line with enterprise architect principles. Analyze the impact of technical decisions and provide recommendations. Produce technical requirements, feasibility studies, software architecture documents, and testing strategy recommendations. Ensure adherence to development standards and best practices to achieve optimal solution performance. Validate that all product developments meet technical architecture requirements. Assist in migrating existing interfaces with other applications. Integrate the solution with relevant technologies such as Azure and Boomi. Provide support and expertise on inquiries about D365 FO & CE data models and relationships. Execute D365 FO build pipeline and releases, including deployable packages and SSRS data sets. Manage D365 FO environment through Lifecycle Services (LCS). Your Profile: 5 to 8 years of experience as a technical analyst in large implementation projects. Broad IT knowledge with expertise in infrastructure, interfaces, Microsoft products and technologies, cloud architecture (particularly Microsoft Azure), MS Dynamics 365 Finance, SQL Server, and BI. Experience in providing technical estimates. Ability to influence and convince with in-depth argumentation and demonstration. Strong analytical skills and ability to visualize problems from various angles. Fluent in English; knowledge of Dutch, Spanish, and Portuguese is a plus. Dynamic team player with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, changing environment. What We Offer: Varied job with long-term perspectives in an international environment. Collaboration with motivated and skilled colleagues in an open company culture. Supportive workspace where you can fully develop your talents. Networking People (UK) is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
Enterprise-scale Platform Engineer responsible for infrastructure projects utilizing leading edge CPU, storage and networking architectures, security strengthening and operational scaling, deploying to, and troubleshooting, large scale production environments including application of security principles and system hardening. Must have a depth of knowledge of UNIX/Linux, network protocol, strong Scripting skills and ability to write robust, maintainable code OO Perl/Python. Highly beneficial to have knowledge of BMC, iDRAC, iLo, Redish etc. By applying to this job you are sending us your CV, which may contain personal information. Please refer to our Privacy Notice to understand how we process this information. In short, in order to supply you with work finding services, we will hold and process your personal data, and only with your express permission we will share this personal data with a client (or a third party working on behalf of the client) by email or by upload to the Client/third parties vendor management system. By giving us permission to send your CV to a client, this constitutes permission to share the personal data that would be necessary to consider your application, interview you (Phone/video/face to face) and if successful hire you. Scope AT acts as an employment agency for Permanent Recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the Terms and Conditions, Data Protection Policy, Privacy Notice and Disclaimers which can be found at our website.
18/04/2024
Project-based
Enterprise-scale Platform Engineer responsible for infrastructure projects utilizing leading edge CPU, storage and networking architectures, security strengthening and operational scaling, deploying to, and troubleshooting, large scale production environments including application of security principles and system hardening. Must have a depth of knowledge of UNIX/Linux, network protocol, strong Scripting skills and ability to write robust, maintainable code OO Perl/Python. Highly beneficial to have knowledge of BMC, iDRAC, iLo, Redish etc. By applying to this job you are sending us your CV, which may contain personal information. Please refer to our Privacy Notice to understand how we process this information. In short, in order to supply you with work finding services, we will hold and process your personal data, and only with your express permission we will share this personal data with a client (or a third party working on behalf of the client) by email or by upload to the Client/third parties vendor management system. By giving us permission to send your CV to a client, this constitutes permission to share the personal data that would be necessary to consider your application, interview you (Phone/video/face to face) and if successful hire you. Scope AT acts as an employment agency for Permanent Recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the Terms and Conditions, Data Protection Policy, Privacy Notice and Disclaimers which can be found at our website.
Senior Cyber Security Architect Salary upto £80,000 Description: Since our establishment in 1990, Methods has partnered with a range of central government departments and agencies to transform the way the public sector operates in the UK. Our mission is to improve and safeguard public-facing services. We apply digital thinking to ensure the future of our public services is centred around our citizens. Our human touch sets us apart from other consultancies, system integrators and software houses - we have a customer-centric value system whereby we focus on delivering what is right for our clients. We passionately support our clients in the success of their projects while working collaboratively to share skill sets and solve problems. At Methods we have fun while working hard; we are not afraid of making mistakes and learning from them. Methods are experts in delivering secure, resilient cyber and information services - keeping systems and data safe. We help reduce risk and vulnerabilities from cyber-attacks by developing a security road-map tailored to your unique needs. We help organisations improve processes such as threat management by building an identity management programme, and establishing prevention, detection and response capabilities to cyber-attacks. Requirements Ability to research, articulate, pitch complex and innovative security advice, at both business and technical levels, for new or existing problems, with the objective to justify and communicate decisions directly to key customer stakeholders including senior management. Able to understand and comprehend the impact of decisions, balancing requirements and deciding between approaches Develop vision, principles and strategy for security for multiple projects or technologies; working in a particular field as subject matter expert, to support a team in delivering engagements at scale, which may require subtle security needs and requirements, contributing to development of information security policy, standards, procedures and guidelines. Effective business acumen and an understanding of the cyber security challenges faced by client, with the objective to develop our cyber assurance practice, by supporting business development and practice management. Experience of identifying and applying security risk and familiarity with common control frameworks, with the ability investigating major breaches of security and recommending appropriate control improvements. Maintaining awareness of key business and industry trends and understanding how they impact responses to cyber risk, with the contribution of the development of our team through training and coaching. Managing, delivering, leading cyber security and cyber risk assignments, with the management of portfolio of clients, across a variety of sectors and locations, including producing documentation, presentation, reports, recommendations and quality assuring, for the work produced by team members and being the point of escalation for lower grade roles. Providing our clients with trusted advice, rooted in a pragmatic and agnostic understanding of their business situation and objectives, to help them navigate complex, risk-driven cyber decisions. Working as a subject matter expert in your particular field, owning and delivering initiatives to embed quality through learning and other activity, working seamlessly and collaboratively with colleagues and clients from other service lines, supporting a team or colleagues to deliver engagements at scale, with the appropriate reach and influence across the teams and communities. Managing diverse teams within an inclusive team culture where people are recognised and encouraged for their contribution. Essential Skills and Experience: An experienced consultant with a background in Cyber Security Minimum 5-7 years of experience in Information Security related positions Minimum 3-5 years of experience in security architecture Cyber Security Certification eg ISC2 CISSP, ISC2 CCSP, ISACA CISM or similar Certification in AWS or Azure for Architecture and Security or similar IASME/Cyber Essentials Plus Certified Expert knowledge of secure network architecture and technical design Experience in creating secure architecture in either AWS and/or Azure Experience providing expert strategy, risk and technical advice, guidance and support on cyber security, both in business-as-usual and for live and planned projects within our clients' business. Expected to be the point of escalation for architects in lower grade roles and lead technical design of systems and services Broad range of cyber and information security skills, knowledge and experience such as security threats and vulnerabilities that impact/and/or emanate from system hardware, software and other infrastructure components, and relevant strategies, controls and activities to prevent, mitigate, detect and resolve security incidents affecting system hardware, software and other infrastructure components. Experience in gap analysis for specific domains, identify gaps in existing capabilities, service maturity. Identify missing cybersecurity and cyber-resiliency capabilities in alignment with changing business needs, threat land scape and technical requirements to increase the quality of the selected solutions also including topics such as products' convergence over time and products decommissioning. Expert knowledge of identifying, developing and communicating threat modelling and understanding the impact of decisions, balancing requirements and deciding between approaches Research and apply innovative security architecture solutions to new or existing problems and be able to justify and communicate subtle design decisions Able to develop vision, principles and strategy for security architects for projects or technologies Demonstrably experienced in working as an effective member of a multi-disciplinary team and reach & influence a wide range of people across larger teams and communities. Excellent stakeholder management, presentation and communication skills, with the ability to interact with senior stakeholders across department and clients Pro-active approach to personal and professional development. Work closely with your peers in the security architecture group, service and solution architects, engineers, project teams. Must hold, or be able to hold, an HMG Security Check (SC) clearance. Ability to apply standards, practices, codes and assessment of certification programmes relevant to the IT industry and the specific organisation or business domain. Experience in writing and creating Cyber Security documents ie Risk Assessments, ESRM, DPIA etc and produce particular patterns and support quality assurance Knowledge of the IT/IS infrastructure (eg databases and LANs) and the IT applications and service processes used within own organisation, including those associated with sustainability and efficiency. Ability to use any tool or system which provides security access control (eg Active Directory) Showing proficiency in the principles and application of cloud/virtualisation (including ownership responsibilities and security implications) and be able to use tools and systems to manage virtualised environments eg Server/desktop virtualisation and SDDC (Software Defined Data Centre). Benefits Holiday: 25 days a year, plus bank holidays, with the option to buy 5 extra days each year Pension: 4% employer contribution and 5% employee contribution Discretionary bonus: based on company and individual performance Life assurance: 4 times base salary Private medical insurance: non-contributory (spouse and dependants included) Worldwide travel insurance: non-contributory (spouse and dependants included) Enhanced maternity and paternity leave after 18 months service Wellness: 24/7 confidential employee assistance programme, including counselling Social: Parties and social events, and commitment to charitable causes Professional development: access to LinkedIn Learning, and discretionary training budget Travel: season ticket loan, cycle to work scheme Development access to LinkedIn Learning, a management development programme and training Wellness 24/7 Confidential employee assistance programme
18/04/2024
Full time
Senior Cyber Security Architect Salary upto £80,000 Description: Since our establishment in 1990, Methods has partnered with a range of central government departments and agencies to transform the way the public sector operates in the UK. Our mission is to improve and safeguard public-facing services. We apply digital thinking to ensure the future of our public services is centred around our citizens. Our human touch sets us apart from other consultancies, system integrators and software houses - we have a customer-centric value system whereby we focus on delivering what is right for our clients. We passionately support our clients in the success of their projects while working collaboratively to share skill sets and solve problems. At Methods we have fun while working hard; we are not afraid of making mistakes and learning from them. Methods are experts in delivering secure, resilient cyber and information services - keeping systems and data safe. We help reduce risk and vulnerabilities from cyber-attacks by developing a security road-map tailored to your unique needs. We help organisations improve processes such as threat management by building an identity management programme, and establishing prevention, detection and response capabilities to cyber-attacks. Requirements Ability to research, articulate, pitch complex and innovative security advice, at both business and technical levels, for new or existing problems, with the objective to justify and communicate decisions directly to key customer stakeholders including senior management. Able to understand and comprehend the impact of decisions, balancing requirements and deciding between approaches Develop vision, principles and strategy for security for multiple projects or technologies; working in a particular field as subject matter expert, to support a team in delivering engagements at scale, which may require subtle security needs and requirements, contributing to development of information security policy, standards, procedures and guidelines. Effective business acumen and an understanding of the cyber security challenges faced by client, with the objective to develop our cyber assurance practice, by supporting business development and practice management. Experience of identifying and applying security risk and familiarity with common control frameworks, with the ability investigating major breaches of security and recommending appropriate control improvements. Maintaining awareness of key business and industry trends and understanding how they impact responses to cyber risk, with the contribution of the development of our team through training and coaching. Managing, delivering, leading cyber security and cyber risk assignments, with the management of portfolio of clients, across a variety of sectors and locations, including producing documentation, presentation, reports, recommendations and quality assuring, for the work produced by team members and being the point of escalation for lower grade roles. Providing our clients with trusted advice, rooted in a pragmatic and agnostic understanding of their business situation and objectives, to help them navigate complex, risk-driven cyber decisions. Working as a subject matter expert in your particular field, owning and delivering initiatives to embed quality through learning and other activity, working seamlessly and collaboratively with colleagues and clients from other service lines, supporting a team or colleagues to deliver engagements at scale, with the appropriate reach and influence across the teams and communities. Managing diverse teams within an inclusive team culture where people are recognised and encouraged for their contribution. Essential Skills and Experience: An experienced consultant with a background in Cyber Security Minimum 5-7 years of experience in Information Security related positions Minimum 3-5 years of experience in security architecture Cyber Security Certification eg ISC2 CISSP, ISC2 CCSP, ISACA CISM or similar Certification in AWS or Azure for Architecture and Security or similar IASME/Cyber Essentials Plus Certified Expert knowledge of secure network architecture and technical design Experience in creating secure architecture in either AWS and/or Azure Experience providing expert strategy, risk and technical advice, guidance and support on cyber security, both in business-as-usual and for live and planned projects within our clients' business. Expected to be the point of escalation for architects in lower grade roles and lead technical design of systems and services Broad range of cyber and information security skills, knowledge and experience such as security threats and vulnerabilities that impact/and/or emanate from system hardware, software and other infrastructure components, and relevant strategies, controls and activities to prevent, mitigate, detect and resolve security incidents affecting system hardware, software and other infrastructure components. Experience in gap analysis for specific domains, identify gaps in existing capabilities, service maturity. Identify missing cybersecurity and cyber-resiliency capabilities in alignment with changing business needs, threat land scape and technical requirements to increase the quality of the selected solutions also including topics such as products' convergence over time and products decommissioning. Expert knowledge of identifying, developing and communicating threat modelling and understanding the impact of decisions, balancing requirements and deciding between approaches Research and apply innovative security architecture solutions to new or existing problems and be able to justify and communicate subtle design decisions Able to develop vision, principles and strategy for security architects for projects or technologies Demonstrably experienced in working as an effective member of a multi-disciplinary team and reach & influence a wide range of people across larger teams and communities. Excellent stakeholder management, presentation and communication skills, with the ability to interact with senior stakeholders across department and clients Pro-active approach to personal and professional development. Work closely with your peers in the security architecture group, service and solution architects, engineers, project teams. Must hold, or be able to hold, an HMG Security Check (SC) clearance. Ability to apply standards, practices, codes and assessment of certification programmes relevant to the IT industry and the specific organisation or business domain. Experience in writing and creating Cyber Security documents ie Risk Assessments, ESRM, DPIA etc and produce particular patterns and support quality assurance Knowledge of the IT/IS infrastructure (eg databases and LANs) and the IT applications and service processes used within own organisation, including those associated with sustainability and efficiency. Ability to use any tool or system which provides security access control (eg Active Directory) Showing proficiency in the principles and application of cloud/virtualisation (including ownership responsibilities and security implications) and be able to use tools and systems to manage virtualised environments eg Server/desktop virtualisation and SDDC (Software Defined Data Centre). Benefits Holiday: 25 days a year, plus bank holidays, with the option to buy 5 extra days each year Pension: 4% employer contribution and 5% employee contribution Discretionary bonus: based on company and individual performance Life assurance: 4 times base salary Private medical insurance: non-contributory (spouse and dependants included) Worldwide travel insurance: non-contributory (spouse and dependants included) Enhanced maternity and paternity leave after 18 months service Wellness: 24/7 confidential employee assistance programme, including counselling Social: Parties and social events, and commitment to charitable causes Professional development: access to LinkedIn Learning, and discretionary training budget Travel: season ticket loan, cycle to work scheme Development access to LinkedIn Learning, a management development programme and training Wellness 24/7 Confidential employee assistance programme
Position: Senior Network Engineer - SC Cleared Location: Rugby, UK Duration: Permanent JOB DESCRIPTION: Technical Network Engineer role, responsible for supporting the Network Infrastructure and associated DC services. This includes operational and administrative tasks under an ITIL framework to deliver support for two Data Centre's. The role is to deliver Network Service Requests, Incident resolution, and Change execution for the Data Centre's network environments. Qualifications/Requirements: Candidate must have valid Security Clearance. Strong Network Data and Security knowledge. CCNA Level networking knowledge. Strong knowledge of configuring Router, Switches, and Firewalls. Prior experience of NoC/Incident Handling and supporting Network technologies such as routing/switching, Firewalls, load balancers, and proxies that underpin multiple data centres. Experience working with alerting and monitoring tools such as CISCO DNA-C, Prime, Nagios etc. Experience working with any ITSM tool such as Service Now. ITILv3/ITIL4 certified or recent relevant experience working in ITIL controlled environment. Strong verbal and written communication skills. Role includes P1 Operational on-call support, subject to scheduling. Essential Responsibilities Operational support of Network environments across two UK Data Centres. Support in-house ticket analysis, workgroup management and escalations. Support Service utilities that underpin regional IT operations, including Monitoring & Alerting products. Technically support any requirements across the Cyber Security, Application, and Infrastructure groups in region. Follow and promote change control processes to ensure compliance and protect service. Follow asset management processes in region and improve CMDB accuracy. Document and control Standard Operating Procedure (SOP's) for IT processes. Promote and demonstrate an Automation First thinking. Deliver best fit use cases for automation. Collaboration with other teams across Linux, Windows, and DB teams. Desired Characteristics Demonstrate technical understanding of DC Architecture, Infrastructure, and service management. Experience with Packet Analysis. Experience with Load Balancers and Proxy. Experience in network tools such as DNA Centre/Infoblox/Prime. SoC Experience and some understanding of WAF and Firewall logs etc. Quickly able to technically analyses, diagnose, and resolve technical operational incidents and requests. Customer first delivery. Resolve issues with a desire to maintain service uptime & performance
18/04/2024
Full time
Position: Senior Network Engineer - SC Cleared Location: Rugby, UK Duration: Permanent JOB DESCRIPTION: Technical Network Engineer role, responsible for supporting the Network Infrastructure and associated DC services. This includes operational and administrative tasks under an ITIL framework to deliver support for two Data Centre's. The role is to deliver Network Service Requests, Incident resolution, and Change execution for the Data Centre's network environments. Qualifications/Requirements: Candidate must have valid Security Clearance. Strong Network Data and Security knowledge. CCNA Level networking knowledge. Strong knowledge of configuring Router, Switches, and Firewalls. Prior experience of NoC/Incident Handling and supporting Network technologies such as routing/switching, Firewalls, load balancers, and proxies that underpin multiple data centres. Experience working with alerting and monitoring tools such as CISCO DNA-C, Prime, Nagios etc. Experience working with any ITSM tool such as Service Now. ITILv3/ITIL4 certified or recent relevant experience working in ITIL controlled environment. Strong verbal and written communication skills. Role includes P1 Operational on-call support, subject to scheduling. Essential Responsibilities Operational support of Network environments across two UK Data Centres. Support in-house ticket analysis, workgroup management and escalations. Support Service utilities that underpin regional IT operations, including Monitoring & Alerting products. Technically support any requirements across the Cyber Security, Application, and Infrastructure groups in region. Follow and promote change control processes to ensure compliance and protect service. Follow asset management processes in region and improve CMDB accuracy. Document and control Standard Operating Procedure (SOP's) for IT processes. Promote and demonstrate an Automation First thinking. Deliver best fit use cases for automation. Collaboration with other teams across Linux, Windows, and DB teams. Desired Characteristics Demonstrate technical understanding of DC Architecture, Infrastructure, and service management. Experience with Packet Analysis. Experience with Load Balancers and Proxy. Experience in network tools such as DNA Centre/Infoblox/Prime. SoC Experience and some understanding of WAF and Firewall logs etc. Quickly able to technically analyses, diagnose, and resolve technical operational incidents and requests. Customer first delivery. Resolve issues with a desire to maintain service uptime & performance
Cyber Security Architect/Solution Architect/Enterprise Architect with sound knowledge of core Cyber Security. You will be require to go into the office at least twice a week As a Cyber Security Architect, you will be responsible for designing and implementing comprehensive security solutions to protect an organisation's information systems. You will work closely with various stakeholders including IT teams, business leaders, and external partners to understand business requirements and develop strategies to mitigate cybersecurity risks. Your primary objective will be to create a robust security architecture that aligns with industry best practices and regulatory requirements while supporting the organization's objectives. Key Responsibilities: Develop and maintain a detailed security architecture that encompasses network, infrastructure, applications, and data security. Ensure that the architecture aligns with the organization's business goals and supports scalability and flexibility. Conduct thorough risk assessments to identify potential vulnerabilities and threats to the organization's information systems. Develop risk mitigation strategies and security controls to address identified risks effectively. Define security policies, standards, and procedures in alignment with industry regulations and best practices (such as ISO 27001, NIST, GDPR). Ensure compliance with relevant regulations and standards through regular audits and assessments. Evaluate new and emerging security technologies, tools, and methodologies. Recommend and implement appropriate security solutions to enhance the organization's security posture and resilience against cyber threats. Develop and maintain incident response plans and procedures to effectively respond to security incidents and breaches. Coordinate with internal teams and external stakeholders to contain incidents, minimize impact, and restore normal operations. Promote a culture of security awareness throughout the organization. Develop and deliver training programs to educate employees about cybersecurity best practices, policies, and procedures. Collaborate with cross-functional teams including IT, legal, compliance, and risk management to ensure alignment of security initiatives with business objectives. Communicate security risks, issues, and recommendations to senior management and stakeholders in a clear and concise manner. Qualifications and Skills: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field. Advanced degree or certifications (eg, CISSP, CISM, CEH) preferred. Proven experience (5+ years) in cybersecurity architecture, design, and implementation. Deep understanding of cybersecurity principles, technologies, and best practices. Experience with security frameworks and standards (eg, ISO 27001, NIST Cybersecurity Framework). Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to assess complex security challenges and develop innovative solutions. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively engage with stakeholders at all levels of the organization. Strong project management skills with the ability to prioritize tasks, manage resources, and meet deadlines effectively.
18/04/2024
Full time
Cyber Security Architect/Solution Architect/Enterprise Architect with sound knowledge of core Cyber Security. You will be require to go into the office at least twice a week As a Cyber Security Architect, you will be responsible for designing and implementing comprehensive security solutions to protect an organisation's information systems. You will work closely with various stakeholders including IT teams, business leaders, and external partners to understand business requirements and develop strategies to mitigate cybersecurity risks. Your primary objective will be to create a robust security architecture that aligns with industry best practices and regulatory requirements while supporting the organization's objectives. Key Responsibilities: Develop and maintain a detailed security architecture that encompasses network, infrastructure, applications, and data security. Ensure that the architecture aligns with the organization's business goals and supports scalability and flexibility. Conduct thorough risk assessments to identify potential vulnerabilities and threats to the organization's information systems. Develop risk mitigation strategies and security controls to address identified risks effectively. Define security policies, standards, and procedures in alignment with industry regulations and best practices (such as ISO 27001, NIST, GDPR). Ensure compliance with relevant regulations and standards through regular audits and assessments. Evaluate new and emerging security technologies, tools, and methodologies. Recommend and implement appropriate security solutions to enhance the organization's security posture and resilience against cyber threats. Develop and maintain incident response plans and procedures to effectively respond to security incidents and breaches. Coordinate with internal teams and external stakeholders to contain incidents, minimize impact, and restore normal operations. Promote a culture of security awareness throughout the organization. Develop and deliver training programs to educate employees about cybersecurity best practices, policies, and procedures. Collaborate with cross-functional teams including IT, legal, compliance, and risk management to ensure alignment of security initiatives with business objectives. Communicate security risks, issues, and recommendations to senior management and stakeholders in a clear and concise manner. Qualifications and Skills: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field. Advanced degree or certifications (eg, CISSP, CISM, CEH) preferred. Proven experience (5+ years) in cybersecurity architecture, design, and implementation. Deep understanding of cybersecurity principles, technologies, and best practices. Experience with security frameworks and standards (eg, ISO 27001, NIST Cybersecurity Framework). Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to assess complex security challenges and develop innovative solutions. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively engage with stakeholders at all levels of the organization. Strong project management skills with the ability to prioritize tasks, manage resources, and meet deadlines effectively.
Global Technology Solutions Ltd
Manchester, Lancashire
Ideal location - Manchester Salary - £27000 - 29000 Hours: Monday to Friday, pick up kit by 08:30 as local PUDO working on client site up till 17:30, overtime available Benefits: Car + Parking cards and Fuel cards + Pension + on call payment Start date - ASAP We have an exciting opportunity for a senior field service engineer to join a blue chip organisation on a permanent basis in Manchester. Senior Field Service Engineer will be required to fault find and repair a variety of IT equipment including Servers, PCs, Laptop, printer and point of sales systems (EPOS) at various Customer locations across the UK. Ensuring company processes, procedures and contractual requirements are followed whilst maintaining high levels of customer service. You must be an experienced time served "Field Service Engineer", a confident communicator at all levels and work well as part of a team. The position will report into Team Leader/Resource Managers (Field) but will also have critical relationships with Call Control and Technical vetting teams with Field Services. The role will involve: * Capable of working independently and remotely, required to perform on site troubleshooting on a wide range of products in a software or hardware environment. * Proficient in the installation, configuration and support of Server/Desktop/EPOS environment and in addition, be able to connect and install client software for various networking platforms at various customer locations in the UK. * Ability to follow documented procedures and adhere to safety and ESD precautions at all times. * Be able to demonstrate strong problem solving techniques with the ability to adapt and learn on the job. * Develop, grow and maintain professional working relationships with all internal stakeholders Call Control, Tech Vetting teams. * Ensure process, procedural and contractual agreements are being followed correctly. * Endeavour to provide all customers with the best level of customer service and support. * Complete documentation including Field Service Call reports and Customer Checksheets and ensure these are returned within SLA timescales. * Work proactively with call allocators to ensure SLA's are met in the most economic way. * Have a solid understanding of customers SLA requirement and use initiative to ensure the expectation is met and exceeded * Any additional activity as directed by Senior Management Key Experience * Have an excellent working knowledge of Server/PC architecture, knowledge of Windows Operating systems, break fix and troubleshooting of Servers, Desktops, EPOS, Laptops, and Printers. * Manufacturer recognised accreditations, ie HP/IBM/Dell. Both Server and Desktop. * At least 6 years customer facing IT industry experience. * Capable of working independently on a wide range of products. * Excellent communication skills. * Excellent proven organisational and customer service skills. * Able to work under pressure. * Able to maintain a consistent high standard of quality and professionalism. * Excellent Time management skills. * Team Player - ability to work as part of the team to deliver operational excellence. * Awareness of ITIL methodologies and best practice. * Previous employment in a similar role. * Ability to show flexibility to help the changing needs of the team. * Adhere to company standards and procedures at all times unless otherwise directed. * Maintain excellent customer relationships. * Maintain high levels of Punctuality, Communication, Attitude, Competence and Quality of Service * Maintain all appropriate Manufacturer Server Accreditations where app Senior Engineer main skills * MUST be able to obtain security clearances, BPSS & SC, (NPPV3 great to have but not essential) * X86 Server Hardware break fix Skills (can replace all components, upgrade Bios/firmware) * Laptop Hardware break fix skills (replace all components) * Must be able to hold Main vendor certifications on Servers & Laptops (Dell, HP, Lenovo) * Will form part of an on call rota covering 24*7*365 call outs Senior Engineer good to have experience/skills * Netapp - major advantage to hold this * Retail/Point of Sale (POS) Personal Attribute * Highly enthusiastic, approachable and self motivated to achieve targets. * Ability to prioritise workload effectively. * A Methodical and accurate approach to the job is critical. * Team focused - a genuine passion to deliver excellence through continuous development and improvement. * Be able to remain positive at all times and influence those around you. * Excellent communicator who can remain objective and focussed with Customers and Internal Agencies alike. * Good relationship management skills. * Previous Senior Field Engineer experience desirable. * Analytical, with exceptional attention to detail. * Innovative thinking, in terms of service quality and improvements * Full UK Driving Licence. "In applying for this position, you consent to your personal data being shared with the specified employer and for your details to remain with GTS for as long as is necessary to process your application. See our Privacy Notice for full information Global Technology Solutions is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
17/04/2024
Full time
Ideal location - Manchester Salary - £27000 - 29000 Hours: Monday to Friday, pick up kit by 08:30 as local PUDO working on client site up till 17:30, overtime available Benefits: Car + Parking cards and Fuel cards + Pension + on call payment Start date - ASAP We have an exciting opportunity for a senior field service engineer to join a blue chip organisation on a permanent basis in Manchester. Senior Field Service Engineer will be required to fault find and repair a variety of IT equipment including Servers, PCs, Laptop, printer and point of sales systems (EPOS) at various Customer locations across the UK. Ensuring company processes, procedures and contractual requirements are followed whilst maintaining high levels of customer service. You must be an experienced time served "Field Service Engineer", a confident communicator at all levels and work well as part of a team. The position will report into Team Leader/Resource Managers (Field) but will also have critical relationships with Call Control and Technical vetting teams with Field Services. The role will involve: * Capable of working independently and remotely, required to perform on site troubleshooting on a wide range of products in a software or hardware environment. * Proficient in the installation, configuration and support of Server/Desktop/EPOS environment and in addition, be able to connect and install client software for various networking platforms at various customer locations in the UK. * Ability to follow documented procedures and adhere to safety and ESD precautions at all times. * Be able to demonstrate strong problem solving techniques with the ability to adapt and learn on the job. * Develop, grow and maintain professional working relationships with all internal stakeholders Call Control, Tech Vetting teams. * Ensure process, procedural and contractual agreements are being followed correctly. * Endeavour to provide all customers with the best level of customer service and support. * Complete documentation including Field Service Call reports and Customer Checksheets and ensure these are returned within SLA timescales. * Work proactively with call allocators to ensure SLA's are met in the most economic way. * Have a solid understanding of customers SLA requirement and use initiative to ensure the expectation is met and exceeded * Any additional activity as directed by Senior Management Key Experience * Have an excellent working knowledge of Server/PC architecture, knowledge of Windows Operating systems, break fix and troubleshooting of Servers, Desktops, EPOS, Laptops, and Printers. * Manufacturer recognised accreditations, ie HP/IBM/Dell. Both Server and Desktop. * At least 6 years customer facing IT industry experience. * Capable of working independently on a wide range of products. * Excellent communication skills. * Excellent proven organisational and customer service skills. * Able to work under pressure. * Able to maintain a consistent high standard of quality and professionalism. * Excellent Time management skills. * Team Player - ability to work as part of the team to deliver operational excellence. * Awareness of ITIL methodologies and best practice. * Previous employment in a similar role. * Ability to show flexibility to help the changing needs of the team. * Adhere to company standards and procedures at all times unless otherwise directed. * Maintain excellent customer relationships. * Maintain high levels of Punctuality, Communication, Attitude, Competence and Quality of Service * Maintain all appropriate Manufacturer Server Accreditations where app Senior Engineer main skills * MUST be able to obtain security clearances, BPSS & SC, (NPPV3 great to have but not essential) * X86 Server Hardware break fix Skills (can replace all components, upgrade Bios/firmware) * Laptop Hardware break fix skills (replace all components) * Must be able to hold Main vendor certifications on Servers & Laptops (Dell, HP, Lenovo) * Will form part of an on call rota covering 24*7*365 call outs Senior Engineer good to have experience/skills * Netapp - major advantage to hold this * Retail/Point of Sale (POS) Personal Attribute * Highly enthusiastic, approachable and self motivated to achieve targets. * Ability to prioritise workload effectively. * A Methodical and accurate approach to the job is critical. * Team focused - a genuine passion to deliver excellence through continuous development and improvement. * Be able to remain positive at all times and influence those around you. * Excellent communicator who can remain objective and focussed with Customers and Internal Agencies alike. * Good relationship management skills. * Previous Senior Field Engineer experience desirable. * Analytical, with exceptional attention to detail. * Innovative thinking, in terms of service quality and improvements * Full UK Driving Licence. "In applying for this position, you consent to your personal data being shared with the specified employer and for your details to remain with GTS for as long as is necessary to process your application. See our Privacy Notice for full information Global Technology Solutions is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
Oracle DBA Tech Team Lead/Manager Salary: Open + Bonus Location: Chelmsford, MA On-site: 5 days/week *We are unable to provide sponsorship for this role* Qualifications Bachelor's degree 10+ years Oracle EBS (11i/R12) 5+ years in ERP Cloud platform 20+ years of experience as Oracle ERP APPS DBA Managerial/supervisory experience Minimum execution of two Upgrade cycles in the past. Will be responsible for Cutover Downtime reduction through process improvements in each Upgrade iteration, must have experience in EBS Application architecture, Concurrent managers, Workflow, layout of application on infrastructure, etc. Excellent knowledge in cloning, patching, backup recovery of ERP application including knowledge of ODI, FAW/ADW, Performance tuning, SQL profiling. Hands on experience of RMAN, Backup Management and different Recovery techniques. Design and Implement disaster recovery plans. Responsibilities You will support the following levels: Physical - you will be responsible for the physical and technical oriented aspects eg, storage, security, networking and more; Application - you will handle all application-related issues (eg, queries, users, Embedded SQL's etc.) You will ensure database resources are sized properly and a design strategy is developed to make sure that the database is maintained at a healthy size. You will ensure availability and performance of multi database and application environments with very large volumes and sizes. Responsible to manage Oracle Cloud OCI platform and maintain the ongoing integrations and configurations to keep the Cloud platform in a healthy condition. You will manage or perform routine DBA tasks like database maintenance, backups, recovery, table space management, upgrades, etc. You will execute periodic health checks for databases and recommend changes that should be executed in the production environment to ensure optimal performance. You will interact and work with multiple infrastructure, Security, and IT teams as part of environment setup, maintenance, and support. This is an important function of this role. Plans and responds to service outages including backup and restore. Monitors system performance diagnosing software and hardware failures to resolution.
17/04/2024
Full time
Oracle DBA Tech Team Lead/Manager Salary: Open + Bonus Location: Chelmsford, MA On-site: 5 days/week *We are unable to provide sponsorship for this role* Qualifications Bachelor's degree 10+ years Oracle EBS (11i/R12) 5+ years in ERP Cloud platform 20+ years of experience as Oracle ERP APPS DBA Managerial/supervisory experience Minimum execution of two Upgrade cycles in the past. Will be responsible for Cutover Downtime reduction through process improvements in each Upgrade iteration, must have experience in EBS Application architecture, Concurrent managers, Workflow, layout of application on infrastructure, etc. Excellent knowledge in cloning, patching, backup recovery of ERP application including knowledge of ODI, FAW/ADW, Performance tuning, SQL profiling. Hands on experience of RMAN, Backup Management and different Recovery techniques. Design and Implement disaster recovery plans. Responsibilities You will support the following levels: Physical - you will be responsible for the physical and technical oriented aspects eg, storage, security, networking and more; Application - you will handle all application-related issues (eg, queries, users, Embedded SQL's etc.) You will ensure database resources are sized properly and a design strategy is developed to make sure that the database is maintained at a healthy size. You will ensure availability and performance of multi database and application environments with very large volumes and sizes. Responsible to manage Oracle Cloud OCI platform and maintain the ongoing integrations and configurations to keep the Cloud platform in a healthy condition. You will manage or perform routine DBA tasks like database maintenance, backups, recovery, table space management, upgrades, etc. You will execute periodic health checks for databases and recommend changes that should be executed in the production environment to ensure optimal performance. You will interact and work with multiple infrastructure, Security, and IT teams as part of environment setup, maintenance, and support. This is an important function of this role. Plans and responds to service outages including backup and restore. Monitors system performance diagnosing software and hardware failures to resolution.
Job Summary: We are seeking a talented and driven AI Developer on behalf of our client to join the team focusing on developing cutting-edge AI/ML solutions for mobile devices in the next generation wireless networks. Responsibilities: Design and develop efficient AI/ML models and applications for deployment on mobile devices and user equipment. Utilize state-of-the-art deep learning architectures like ResNets, Transformers, and other neural network models, optimizing them for ondevice performance and energy efficiency. Integrate and optimize AI/ML models with mobile device hardware, including GPUs, specialized AI accelerators, and Embedded systems. Analyze and evaluate the performance of AI/ML models using various datasets and metrics, iterating and refining the models as needed. Qualifications: Ph.D. degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Mathematics, Control Theory, or related field with a strong focus on AI/ML. Extensive hands-on experience with AI/ML frameworks such as PyTorch, TensorFlow, MXNet, JAX, and proficiency in programming languages like Python. Solid understanding of deep learning architectures, neural network design, and optimization techniques for efficient model deployment. Familiarity with mobile device platforms, Embedded systems, and hardware acceleration for AI/ML workloads. Knowledge of communication systems like 5G-NR and baseband signal processing algorithms is a strong plus. Excellent problem-solving skills, with the ability to handle challenges, work under pressure, and deliver results in a team-based environment. Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively in cross-functional and international teams. Industry experience in AI/ML or wireless communications is desirable but not mandatory. Demonstrated ability to learn quickly and adapt to new technologies and challenges.
17/04/2024
Job Summary: We are seeking a talented and driven AI Developer on behalf of our client to join the team focusing on developing cutting-edge AI/ML solutions for mobile devices in the next generation wireless networks. Responsibilities: Design and develop efficient AI/ML models and applications for deployment on mobile devices and user equipment. Utilize state-of-the-art deep learning architectures like ResNets, Transformers, and other neural network models, optimizing them for ondevice performance and energy efficiency. Integrate and optimize AI/ML models with mobile device hardware, including GPUs, specialized AI accelerators, and Embedded systems. Analyze and evaluate the performance of AI/ML models using various datasets and metrics, iterating and refining the models as needed. Qualifications: Ph.D. degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Mathematics, Control Theory, or related field with a strong focus on AI/ML. Extensive hands-on experience with AI/ML frameworks such as PyTorch, TensorFlow, MXNet, JAX, and proficiency in programming languages like Python. Solid understanding of deep learning architectures, neural network design, and optimization techniques for efficient model deployment. Familiarity with mobile device platforms, Embedded systems, and hardware acceleration for AI/ML workloads. Knowledge of communication systems like 5G-NR and baseband signal processing algorithms is a strong plus. Excellent problem-solving skills, with the ability to handle challenges, work under pressure, and deliver results in a team-based environment. Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively in cross-functional and international teams. Industry experience in AI/ML or wireless communications is desirable but not mandatory. Demonstrated ability to learn quickly and adapt to new technologies and challenges.
Conexus are partnered with one of the most recognisable names when it comes to IT Consulting, this is a fantastic opportunity to join an industry leading company to establish best practices for Cloud and Infrastructure Security. We empower organisations to navigate their digital transformation with a security-first approach. In this role, you'll be responsible for designing and implementing secure solutions that align with clients' business needs, ensuring a smooth adoption process. Join a dynamic and rapidly expanding organisation at the forefront of business innovation in Switzerland. We are seeking talented individuals who are passionate about driving client success and are ready to make a lasting impact in the world of business solutions. Your Impact: Collaborate with clients to understand their security vulnerabilities and threats. Develop strategies and blueprints for secure cloud and network solutions. Lead a team to implement these solutions. Guide clients in adopting advanced security and networking technologies. Who You Are: 5+ years of experience in security consulting, professional services, or internal security consulting. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with clear and concise communication abilities. Passionate about cybersecurity, cloud, networking, and zero-trust principles, with expertise in multiple security domains. Relevant background in IT security, cybersecurity, or a related field. In-depth understanding of secure cloud infrastructure (AWS, Azure, GCP), leading technology solutions, and experience with enterprise networking, security engineering (on-premise and cloud), and identity and access management (IAM). Familiarity with security tools like Cisco, Palo Alto, CrowdStrike, Zscaler, Netskope, or similar (advantageous). Additional Information: Fluency in English is required. German or French is a plus. Join a diverse and motivated team of cybersecurity professionals in Switzerland. We offer comprehensive development opportunities through training, mentoring, and cross-team collaboration. We foster a welcoming and inclusive environment where you can thrive and celebrate your achievements. Be bold, think big, and challenge the status quo. We'll support your career growth at every step. If this position is of interest, apply here or contact me directly for more details.
17/04/2024
Full time
Conexus are partnered with one of the most recognisable names when it comes to IT Consulting, this is a fantastic opportunity to join an industry leading company to establish best practices for Cloud and Infrastructure Security. We empower organisations to navigate their digital transformation with a security-first approach. In this role, you'll be responsible for designing and implementing secure solutions that align with clients' business needs, ensuring a smooth adoption process. Join a dynamic and rapidly expanding organisation at the forefront of business innovation in Switzerland. We are seeking talented individuals who are passionate about driving client success and are ready to make a lasting impact in the world of business solutions. Your Impact: Collaborate with clients to understand their security vulnerabilities and threats. Develop strategies and blueprints for secure cloud and network solutions. Lead a team to implement these solutions. Guide clients in adopting advanced security and networking technologies. Who You Are: 5+ years of experience in security consulting, professional services, or internal security consulting. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with clear and concise communication abilities. Passionate about cybersecurity, cloud, networking, and zero-trust principles, with expertise in multiple security domains. Relevant background in IT security, cybersecurity, or a related field. In-depth understanding of secure cloud infrastructure (AWS, Azure, GCP), leading technology solutions, and experience with enterprise networking, security engineering (on-premise and cloud), and identity and access management (IAM). Familiarity with security tools like Cisco, Palo Alto, CrowdStrike, Zscaler, Netskope, or similar (advantageous). Additional Information: Fluency in English is required. German or French is a plus. Join a diverse and motivated team of cybersecurity professionals in Switzerland. We offer comprehensive development opportunities through training, mentoring, and cross-team collaboration. We foster a welcoming and inclusive environment where you can thrive and celebrate your achievements. Be bold, think big, and challenge the status quo. We'll support your career growth at every step. If this position is of interest, apply here or contact me directly for more details.
Connectivity Site Design/Technical Design Authority (TDA) Role Summary: The Connectivity TDA will be responsible for overseeing the design and implementation of comprehensive connectivity solutions, including Fibre, 5G, and Wi-Fi, for a new multi-tenant council building currently under construction. This role is a continuation of a professional services project completed earlier this year and is critical to the successful delivery of key services for a City Council. Key Responsibilities: Lead the design of robust and scalable connectivity solutions tailored to the complex needs of a multi-tenant environment. Collaborate with stakeholders to understand and document requirements for Fibre, 5G, and Wi-Fi infrastructure. Ensure alignment of connectivity solutions with the overall architectural vision and compliance with relevant standards and regulations. Provide technical leadership and guidance throughout the project life cycle, from initial design to final implementation and testing. Manage risks and resolve technical challenges associated with the connectivity infrastructure. Work closely with vendors and contractors to ensure the timely delivery of high-quality solutions. Keep abreast of emerging technologies and industry trends to recommend enhancements to the connectivity strategy. Qualifications: Proven experience as a Technical Design Authority or similar role in connectivity projects. Strong background in designing and implementing Fibre, 5G, and Wi-Fi solutions. Excellent understanding of network architecture, protocols, and standards. Ability to translate complex technical requirements into actionable plans. Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work under pressure. Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities. Education: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field. Relevant certifications in network design and implementation are desirable.
17/04/2024
Project-based
Connectivity Site Design/Technical Design Authority (TDA) Role Summary: The Connectivity TDA will be responsible for overseeing the design and implementation of comprehensive connectivity solutions, including Fibre, 5G, and Wi-Fi, for a new multi-tenant council building currently under construction. This role is a continuation of a professional services project completed earlier this year and is critical to the successful delivery of key services for a City Council. Key Responsibilities: Lead the design of robust and scalable connectivity solutions tailored to the complex needs of a multi-tenant environment. Collaborate with stakeholders to understand and document requirements for Fibre, 5G, and Wi-Fi infrastructure. Ensure alignment of connectivity solutions with the overall architectural vision and compliance with relevant standards and regulations. Provide technical leadership and guidance throughout the project life cycle, from initial design to final implementation and testing. Manage risks and resolve technical challenges associated with the connectivity infrastructure. Work closely with vendors and contractors to ensure the timely delivery of high-quality solutions. Keep abreast of emerging technologies and industry trends to recommend enhancements to the connectivity strategy. Qualifications: Proven experience as a Technical Design Authority or similar role in connectivity projects. Strong background in designing and implementing Fibre, 5G, and Wi-Fi solutions. Excellent understanding of network architecture, protocols, and standards. Ability to translate complex technical requirements into actionable plans. Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work under pressure. Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities. Education: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field. Relevant certifications in network design and implementation are desirable.
Head of IT Location: Knottingley, West Yorkshire Salary: £55,000 + Benefits Our client are a non for profit Charity who have a personal centred support approach helping and assisting people to live a fulfilled life. As a growing organisation they are now looking to fill the role of Head of IT to take the strategic lead with an entrepreneurial spirit for the operational improvements that involve technology which include; Lead on Data management and exploitation. Lead on technology aspects of digital transformation to support care and support including AI opportunities. Delivery of key strategic projects or programs of work that contribute to the overall RLO Group Strategic Plan ensuring clearly defined return on investment criteria. Support the IT leads to ensure operational service supports the introduction of new initiatives but also ensure business as usual operations remain effective. Escalation point for high priority IT issues. Identify opportunities for process or system efficiency. Provide assurance to the Board of compliance with all existing and new security or legislation developments that may affect data. Ensure that the risk of Cyber-attacks is minimised. Translation of all systems activity into a clearly defined, scalable IT systems strategy. Report at board level on delivery of IT Strategy. Main Duties and Responsibilities: Provides clear leadership consistent with our vision, mission and values Embed the organisational values of Respect, Honesty, Responsibility and Achieving Excellence in everything you do. With a person-centred approach, support the Leadership Team, in shaping the development of an optimal portfolio of systems and processes, to support RLO growth ambitions and maximise partnership opportunities both within the social care sector and private sector. Lead, build and learn from, a team of IT experts. Provide regular contribution to SLG team members and meetings. Mentor more junior SLG members and team members Qualifications Educated to first degree level or above (or evidence of significant professional experience in strategy, product, or care). (Essential) Hold an appropriate professional and/or management qualification eg, MSC in Business, Finance, IT Strategy. MBA on a desirable basis. (Desirable) Enterprise IT system management qualifications. (Essential) Expertise in SharePoint. (Essential) Expertise in Power BI. (Essential) Strong evidence of continuing professional development, especially in IT Strategy, Programme management and strategic development. (Desirable) Project Management qualification (Prince 2 or similar). (Desirable) Experience Experience of working at senior strategic level within a complex organisation. (Desirable) An excellent knowledge and understanding of the health and social care marketplace, understanding of key functions that support a large geographically spread company and knowledge of a number of operating models. (Desirable) Experience of defining strategic outcomes and proven ability to deliver. (Essential) Knowledge of managing large service outsource contracts. (Essential) Experience of managing an enterprise IT architecture including cloud solutions. (Essential) Experience of managing and implementing enterprise level systems. (Essential) Experience leading change in large organisations. (Desirable) Skills and Knowledge Proven entrepreneurial flair for social business. (Desirable) IT proficient. (Essential) Financially literate. (Desirable) Able to think and act strategically. (Essential) Natural innovator. (Essential) Strong networker and able to effectively build good working relationships with suppliers and partners. (Essential) Self-driven, results oriented with a positive outlook and a clear outlook on high quality service delivery. (Essential) A natural forward planner who critically assesses own performance. (Essential) Experience of project management and working to deadlines. (Essential) Able to prioritise competing demands and work flexibly. (Essential) A common sense, flexible and pragmatic approach to problem solving and decision making. (Essential) Strong commercial acumen. (Essential)
17/04/2024
Full time
Head of IT Location: Knottingley, West Yorkshire Salary: £55,000 + Benefits Our client are a non for profit Charity who have a personal centred support approach helping and assisting people to live a fulfilled life. As a growing organisation they are now looking to fill the role of Head of IT to take the strategic lead with an entrepreneurial spirit for the operational improvements that involve technology which include; Lead on Data management and exploitation. Lead on technology aspects of digital transformation to support care and support including AI opportunities. Delivery of key strategic projects or programs of work that contribute to the overall RLO Group Strategic Plan ensuring clearly defined return on investment criteria. Support the IT leads to ensure operational service supports the introduction of new initiatives but also ensure business as usual operations remain effective. Escalation point for high priority IT issues. Identify opportunities for process or system efficiency. Provide assurance to the Board of compliance with all existing and new security or legislation developments that may affect data. Ensure that the risk of Cyber-attacks is minimised. Translation of all systems activity into a clearly defined, scalable IT systems strategy. Report at board level on delivery of IT Strategy. Main Duties and Responsibilities: Provides clear leadership consistent with our vision, mission and values Embed the organisational values of Respect, Honesty, Responsibility and Achieving Excellence in everything you do. With a person-centred approach, support the Leadership Team, in shaping the development of an optimal portfolio of systems and processes, to support RLO growth ambitions and maximise partnership opportunities both within the social care sector and private sector. Lead, build and learn from, a team of IT experts. Provide regular contribution to SLG team members and meetings. Mentor more junior SLG members and team members Qualifications Educated to first degree level or above (or evidence of significant professional experience in strategy, product, or care). (Essential) Hold an appropriate professional and/or management qualification eg, MSC in Business, Finance, IT Strategy. MBA on a desirable basis. (Desirable) Enterprise IT system management qualifications. (Essential) Expertise in SharePoint. (Essential) Expertise in Power BI. (Essential) Strong evidence of continuing professional development, especially in IT Strategy, Programme management and strategic development. (Desirable) Project Management qualification (Prince 2 or similar). (Desirable) Experience Experience of working at senior strategic level within a complex organisation. (Desirable) An excellent knowledge and understanding of the health and social care marketplace, understanding of key functions that support a large geographically spread company and knowledge of a number of operating models. (Desirable) Experience of defining strategic outcomes and proven ability to deliver. (Essential) Knowledge of managing large service outsource contracts. (Essential) Experience of managing an enterprise IT architecture including cloud solutions. (Essential) Experience of managing and implementing enterprise level systems. (Essential) Experience leading change in large organisations. (Desirable) Skills and Knowledge Proven entrepreneurial flair for social business. (Desirable) IT proficient. (Essential) Financially literate. (Desirable) Able to think and act strategically. (Essential) Natural innovator. (Essential) Strong networker and able to effectively build good working relationships with suppliers and partners. (Essential) Self-driven, results oriented with a positive outlook and a clear outlook on high quality service delivery. (Essential) A natural forward planner who critically assesses own performance. (Essential) Experience of project management and working to deadlines. (Essential) Able to prioritise competing demands and work flexibly. (Essential) A common sense, flexible and pragmatic approach to problem solving and decision making. (Essential) Strong commercial acumen. (Essential)
LA International Computer Consultants Ltd
Hereford, Herefordshire
DV Cleared Onsite in Hereford Duration: 6 months initially Market Rates via Umbrella Role Description: Cyber Defence Engineer will join a growing security team responsible for the testing, implementation, deployment, maintenance, configuration and troubleshooting of the SOC's technology stack (hardware and software). The engineer will also assist with the continued development and maintenance of data pipelines and signature updates and the professional development of the system engineering team. Tasks: * Perform system administration on specific cyber defence applications and systems to include installation, configuration, maintenance, troubleshooting, backup and restoration. * Manage system/server resources including performance, capacity, availability, serviceability, and recoverability. * Diagnose and resolve customer reported system incidents, problems, and events to ensure continuing operability. * Coordinate with SOC and CTI Analysts to assist in the development of signatures which can be implemented on cyber defence network tools in response to new or observed threats within the network environment or enclave. * Manage the compilation, cataloguing, distribution, and retrieval of data from a range of enterprise networks and data sources. * Implement data management standards, requirements, and specifications. * Develop data standards, policies, and procedures. * Analyse data sources to provide actionable recommendations and facilitate data-gathering methods. * To share knowledge, skills and experience, create and improve documentation, and train new members of the data engineering team. Knowledge: * Knowledge of big data technologies and ecosystems (eg, NiFi). * Knowledge of current market and emerging leaders in data analytical and SIEM platforms. * Knowledge of network security implementations (eg, host-based IDS, IPS), including their function and placement in a network. * Knowledge of intrusion detection systems and signature development. * Knowledge of Front End collection systems, including network traffic collection, filtering, and selection. * Knowledge of system administration concepts for operating systems such as but not limited to Unix/Linux, IOS, Android, and Windows operating systems. * Knowledge of cyber defence and information security policies, procedures and regulations. * Knowledge of network security architecture concepts including topology, protocols, components and principles. Skills/Experience: * Previous experience of Enterprise ICS/network architectures and technologies. * Working with frameworks and technologies that support data-intensive distributed applications. * Experience maintaining and administrating data analytical and SIEM platforms. * Experience using host and network-based IDS/IPS. Experience using packet capture solutions. * Skill in developing and deploying signatures. * Skill to apply cybersecurity and privacy principles to organizational requirements (relevant to confidentiality, integrity, availability, authentication, non-repudiation). * Ability to provide technical and service leadership to junior SOC Engineers (mentor/coach). Desirable Qualifications/Certifications * Red Hat System Administration I & II (RH124/RH134). * Baseline Cyber Courses eg Cyber Foundation Pathway, SANS SEC 301 Intro to Information Security, SANS 401 Security Essentials Bootcamp. * Certified engineer in a market leading data analysis/SIEM platform. * SANS SEC501 Advanced Security Essentials Enterprise Defender. * SANS SEC 511 Continuous Monitoring & Security Operations. * SANS SEC555: SIEM with Tactical Analytics Available locations: -Hereford -Northallerton -Corsham -Portsmouth Due to the nature and urgency of this post, candidates holding or who have held high level security clearance in the past are most welcome to apply. Please note successful applicants will be required to be security cleared prior to appointment which can take up to a minimum 18 weeks. LA International is a HMG approved ICT Recruitment and Project Solutions Consultancy, operating globally from the largest single site in the UK as an IT Consultancy or as an Employment Business & Agency depending upon the precise nature of the work, for security cleared jobs or non-clearance vacancies, LA International welcome applications from all sections of the community and from people with diverse experience and backgrounds. Award Winning LA International, winner of the Recruiter Awards for Excellence, Best IT Recruitment Company, Best Public Sector Recruitment Company and overall Gold Award winner, has now secured the most prestigious business award that any business can receive, The Queens Award for Enterprise: International Trade, for the second consecutive period.
17/04/2024
Project-based
DV Cleared Onsite in Hereford Duration: 6 months initially Market Rates via Umbrella Role Description: Cyber Defence Engineer will join a growing security team responsible for the testing, implementation, deployment, maintenance, configuration and troubleshooting of the SOC's technology stack (hardware and software). The engineer will also assist with the continued development and maintenance of data pipelines and signature updates and the professional development of the system engineering team. Tasks: * Perform system administration on specific cyber defence applications and systems to include installation, configuration, maintenance, troubleshooting, backup and restoration. * Manage system/server resources including performance, capacity, availability, serviceability, and recoverability. * Diagnose and resolve customer reported system incidents, problems, and events to ensure continuing operability. * Coordinate with SOC and CTI Analysts to assist in the development of signatures which can be implemented on cyber defence network tools in response to new or observed threats within the network environment or enclave. * Manage the compilation, cataloguing, distribution, and retrieval of data from a range of enterprise networks and data sources. * Implement data management standards, requirements, and specifications. * Develop data standards, policies, and procedures. * Analyse data sources to provide actionable recommendations and facilitate data-gathering methods. * To share knowledge, skills and experience, create and improve documentation, and train new members of the data engineering team. Knowledge: * Knowledge of big data technologies and ecosystems (eg, NiFi). * Knowledge of current market and emerging leaders in data analytical and SIEM platforms. * Knowledge of network security implementations (eg, host-based IDS, IPS), including their function and placement in a network. * Knowledge of intrusion detection systems and signature development. * Knowledge of Front End collection systems, including network traffic collection, filtering, and selection. * Knowledge of system administration concepts for operating systems such as but not limited to Unix/Linux, IOS, Android, and Windows operating systems. * Knowledge of cyber defence and information security policies, procedures and regulations. * Knowledge of network security architecture concepts including topology, protocols, components and principles. Skills/Experience: * Previous experience of Enterprise ICS/network architectures and technologies. * Working with frameworks and technologies that support data-intensive distributed applications. * Experience maintaining and administrating data analytical and SIEM platforms. * Experience using host and network-based IDS/IPS. Experience using packet capture solutions. * Skill in developing and deploying signatures. * Skill to apply cybersecurity and privacy principles to organizational requirements (relevant to confidentiality, integrity, availability, authentication, non-repudiation). * Ability to provide technical and service leadership to junior SOC Engineers (mentor/coach). Desirable Qualifications/Certifications * Red Hat System Administration I & II (RH124/RH134). * Baseline Cyber Courses eg Cyber Foundation Pathway, SANS SEC 301 Intro to Information Security, SANS 401 Security Essentials Bootcamp. * Certified engineer in a market leading data analysis/SIEM platform. * SANS SEC501 Advanced Security Essentials Enterprise Defender. * SANS SEC 511 Continuous Monitoring & Security Operations. * SANS SEC555: SIEM with Tactical Analytics Available locations: -Hereford -Northallerton -Corsham -Portsmouth Due to the nature and urgency of this post, candidates holding or who have held high level security clearance in the past are most welcome to apply. Please note successful applicants will be required to be security cleared prior to appointment which can take up to a minimum 18 weeks. LA International is a HMG approved ICT Recruitment and Project Solutions Consultancy, operating globally from the largest single site in the UK as an IT Consultancy or as an Employment Business & Agency depending upon the precise nature of the work, for security cleared jobs or non-clearance vacancies, LA International welcome applications from all sections of the community and from people with diverse experience and backgrounds. Award Winning LA International, winner of the Recruiter Awards for Excellence, Best IT Recruitment Company, Best Public Sector Recruitment Company and overall Gold Award winner, has now secured the most prestigious business award that any business can receive, The Queens Award for Enterprise: International Trade, for the second consecutive period.
My client is looking for an experienced Enterprise Business Architect with Sparx experience. Mission description Our department, Customers, Markets and System (CMS), supports the Belgian path to a carbon-neutral society by embracing the role of policy advisor and customer partner and by designing the system of the future in which the consumer is central. At the same time, CMS guarantees the safe operation of the electrical system by optimizing the use of the assets, improving our visibility and our understanding of the system, developing methods and tools for stability challenges, automating complex tasks and using production and flexibility tools to implement a new market design and a powerful price signal. This decarbonisation leads to multiple challenges: TSOs must ensure the on- and offshore system is designed and developed allowing for timely integration of renewables and storage, whilst ensuring secure system operations. A paradigm shift (from generation follows consumption to Demand follows intermittent generation) is needed from a supplier-centric market design, where flexibility is locked by suppliers to a consumer-centric improved market design unlocking flexibility. A Customer obsession mindset: We must get closer than ever to our customers to identify their deepest needs, co-shape the energy transition with them and anticipate the impact of their electrification on the grid and connect them faster. Affordability & cost-efficiency needs to be secured & Embedded in our core activities, to enable maximizing welfare, keeping the cost under control, while ensuring adequacy, secure system operations and timely network development. Via business architecture, we want to make sure that implementations realise the ambitions of the client. Business architecture gives the framework (capabilities, high level processes, business information concepts and model, product setup) for business analysts who will refine these building blocks (eg in user stories, details processes, information concepts (and models . All these artefacts are modeled in a central repository in Sparx Enterprise Architect. We are seeking a highly skilled Sparx Enterprise Architect Modeler to join our team. As a Sparx Enterprise Architect Modeler, you will be responsible for introducing, maintaining and keeping consistent these complex business architecture models and diagrams in Sparx Enterprise Architect software: Capability diagrams, containing a multi-level overview of capabilities, High level processes and modelling of information flows between the capabilities, Diagrams containing information concepts and models, Diagrams containing business and data product models, Required activities You will support and collaborate closely with (4) business architects located in the same team. The business architect (or other roles) will provide you with the necessary input (PowerPoint and/or Visio drawings) so you can implement these models in EA. You will monitor the architectural artefacts generated by the business analysts (+/- 35) in order to make sure that these business analysts outputs are consistent in the overall business architecture referential. Focus is on impacted business architecture artefacts (eg capability map, high level processes, information model). It's a key element of your job to manage our business architecture referential. All models and diagrams should be consistent at any moment, and in line with the business architecture metamodel we have put in place. You install the necessary means and processes to guarantee this consistency. You participate to modelling governance. eg you elaborated and defend improvement (and/or simplification) initiatives. You update the models and diagrams according to latest changes of the metamodel. You give ad hoc modelling and tooling support to business architects (and analysts if required). You are able to create high-quality reports and dashboards enabling quality monitoring of information in our referential. Stay up-to-date with industry best practices and emerging technologies. (Participate) to creation of training material on Enterprise Architect. Required profile Proven experience as a Sparx Enterprise Architect Modeler or similar role. Understanding of business architecture principles and methodologies. Proficiency in Sparx Enterprise Architect toolset: you are a real expert in the tool and are able to customize the tool if necessary (via Scripting etc). Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills. Ability to communicate effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders. Strong attention to detail and organizational skills. Experience with modelling languages such as UML, BPMN, ArchiMate and architecture frameworks like TOGAF are considered a plus. Certification in Sparx Enterprise Architect is desirable. Location: Hybrid role 3 days per week remote with 2 days per week required onsite in Brussels, ideally candidates are already based in Belgium. Languages: Dutch, French and English
17/04/2024
Project-based
My client is looking for an experienced Enterprise Business Architect with Sparx experience. Mission description Our department, Customers, Markets and System (CMS), supports the Belgian path to a carbon-neutral society by embracing the role of policy advisor and customer partner and by designing the system of the future in which the consumer is central. At the same time, CMS guarantees the safe operation of the electrical system by optimizing the use of the assets, improving our visibility and our understanding of the system, developing methods and tools for stability challenges, automating complex tasks and using production and flexibility tools to implement a new market design and a powerful price signal. This decarbonisation leads to multiple challenges: TSOs must ensure the on- and offshore system is designed and developed allowing for timely integration of renewables and storage, whilst ensuring secure system operations. A paradigm shift (from generation follows consumption to Demand follows intermittent generation) is needed from a supplier-centric market design, where flexibility is locked by suppliers to a consumer-centric improved market design unlocking flexibility. A Customer obsession mindset: We must get closer than ever to our customers to identify their deepest needs, co-shape the energy transition with them and anticipate the impact of their electrification on the grid and connect them faster. Affordability & cost-efficiency needs to be secured & Embedded in our core activities, to enable maximizing welfare, keeping the cost under control, while ensuring adequacy, secure system operations and timely network development. Via business architecture, we want to make sure that implementations realise the ambitions of the client. Business architecture gives the framework (capabilities, high level processes, business information concepts and model, product setup) for business analysts who will refine these building blocks (eg in user stories, details processes, information concepts (and models . All these artefacts are modeled in a central repository in Sparx Enterprise Architect. We are seeking a highly skilled Sparx Enterprise Architect Modeler to join our team. As a Sparx Enterprise Architect Modeler, you will be responsible for introducing, maintaining and keeping consistent these complex business architecture models and diagrams in Sparx Enterprise Architect software: Capability diagrams, containing a multi-level overview of capabilities, High level processes and modelling of information flows between the capabilities, Diagrams containing information concepts and models, Diagrams containing business and data product models, Required activities You will support and collaborate closely with (4) business architects located in the same team. The business architect (or other roles) will provide you with the necessary input (PowerPoint and/or Visio drawings) so you can implement these models in EA. You will monitor the architectural artefacts generated by the business analysts (+/- 35) in order to make sure that these business analysts outputs are consistent in the overall business architecture referential. Focus is on impacted business architecture artefacts (eg capability map, high level processes, information model). It's a key element of your job to manage our business architecture referential. All models and diagrams should be consistent at any moment, and in line with the business architecture metamodel we have put in place. You install the necessary means and processes to guarantee this consistency. You participate to modelling governance. eg you elaborated and defend improvement (and/or simplification) initiatives. You update the models and diagrams according to latest changes of the metamodel. You give ad hoc modelling and tooling support to business architects (and analysts if required). You are able to create high-quality reports and dashboards enabling quality monitoring of information in our referential. Stay up-to-date with industry best practices and emerging technologies. (Participate) to creation of training material on Enterprise Architect. Required profile Proven experience as a Sparx Enterprise Architect Modeler or similar role. Understanding of business architecture principles and methodologies. Proficiency in Sparx Enterprise Architect toolset: you are a real expert in the tool and are able to customize the tool if necessary (via Scripting etc). Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills. Ability to communicate effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders. Strong attention to detail and organizational skills. Experience with modelling languages such as UML, BPMN, ArchiMate and architecture frameworks like TOGAF are considered a plus. Certification in Sparx Enterprise Architect is desirable. Location: Hybrid role 3 days per week remote with 2 days per week required onsite in Brussels, ideally candidates are already based in Belgium. Languages: Dutch, French and English
Your new company A well known software company within Glasgow. They are once again expanding their busy team due to a new growth period, due to their track record of going above and beyond for their clients. They are seeking a self motivated individual with ambitions to grow and develop their career along with the business. Your new role As a principal developer, you will be responsible for leading a team of developers and report directly to the Head of Software Engineering. You will provide technical guidance to your team, whilst also producing clean and maintainable code and leading by example through setting the example of best practice. You will also be coaching, developing and mentoring your team to drive and widen the capability of your wider function, as well as dealing with stakeholders both internal and external. As such, you will deal with both technical and non-technical staff and engage with client staff to give updates and assess capability, delivery and align expecatations with their requirements. What you'll need to succeed The successful candidate will have experience of the following; Previous experience in consultancy or business development would be advantageous but not essential. Comfortable presenting ideas to clients. Proficient in translating product and business requirements into technical solutions. Forward-thinking and proactive mindset. Technical Expertise: Extensive experience with public cloud technologies, cloud hosting, containers, and networking design patterns, primarily using Microsoft Azure. Proficient in .NET/C# development. Strong understanding of building and integrating with APIs. Optional but desirable understanding of DXP solutions (eg, Umbraco, Sitecore, Optimizely). Project Planning and Documentation: Familiarity with considerations for planning a project's technical roadmap to align with organisational goals and growth. Skilled at capturing and documenting non-functional requirements throughout project delivery. Solution Architecture: Experienced in designing solutions and application architecture to meet project needs and future vision. Team Support and Troubleshooting: Able to support teams by analysing issues from a high-level perspective and prioritising/delegating technical approaches for resolution. Proficient in planning and hosting technical workshops, engaging with project stakeholders, and collaborating with third parties. What you'll get in return - Salary £70,000-£80,000 - Hybrid Working; 2 days per week in office - Career Development; the company have a track record of helping upskill and help you reach your potential - 34 days holiday (Increasing with each year of service up to 5 days) - 10% pension contribution What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found on our website.
17/04/2024
Full time
Your new company A well known software company within Glasgow. They are once again expanding their busy team due to a new growth period, due to their track record of going above and beyond for their clients. They are seeking a self motivated individual with ambitions to grow and develop their career along with the business. Your new role As a principal developer, you will be responsible for leading a team of developers and report directly to the Head of Software Engineering. You will provide technical guidance to your team, whilst also producing clean and maintainable code and leading by example through setting the example of best practice. You will also be coaching, developing and mentoring your team to drive and widen the capability of your wider function, as well as dealing with stakeholders both internal and external. As such, you will deal with both technical and non-technical staff and engage with client staff to give updates and assess capability, delivery and align expecatations with their requirements. What you'll need to succeed The successful candidate will have experience of the following; Previous experience in consultancy or business development would be advantageous but not essential. Comfortable presenting ideas to clients. Proficient in translating product and business requirements into technical solutions. Forward-thinking and proactive mindset. Technical Expertise: Extensive experience with public cloud technologies, cloud hosting, containers, and networking design patterns, primarily using Microsoft Azure. Proficient in .NET/C# development. Strong understanding of building and integrating with APIs. Optional but desirable understanding of DXP solutions (eg, Umbraco, Sitecore, Optimizely). Project Planning and Documentation: Familiarity with considerations for planning a project's technical roadmap to align with organisational goals and growth. Skilled at capturing and documenting non-functional requirements throughout project delivery. Solution Architecture: Experienced in designing solutions and application architecture to meet project needs and future vision. Team Support and Troubleshooting: Able to support teams by analysing issues from a high-level perspective and prioritising/delegating technical approaches for resolution. Proficient in planning and hosting technical workshops, engaging with project stakeholders, and collaborating with third parties. What you'll get in return - Salary £70,000-£80,000 - Hybrid Working; 2 days per week in office - Career Development; the company have a track record of helping upskill and help you reach your potential - 34 days holiday (Increasing with each year of service up to 5 days) - 10% pension contribution What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found on our website.