SC cleared Software Solutions Architect Portsmouth (5 days a wweek on site) 12 months initially £92.37 Inside IR35/Umbrella Due to the urgent nature of the role candidates must have current and transferrable SC Clearance. Role Description A senior role with in the Training & Simulation team responsible for defining the overall strategic direction of the software solution for the Training & Simulation Maritime Synthetic Core (MSC) Defining, developing, assessing and reviewing the set of architectural artefacts required to identify the software elements necessary to satisfy software and/or system requirements for the MSC Establishing, maintaining and/or enhancing the set of transformational activities and supporting tools deployed to develop and maintain software design artefacts and related work products throughout the engineering life cycle for the MSC. Providing specialist expertise to guide development of creative and innovative software solutions utilise analysis and fault finding skills in support of product prototyping/development and to enhance MSC performance. This position is based in Portsmouth but will require occasional travel to exhibitions, conferences, subcontractor and customer sites. Core Duties Produce, document, own and maintain the MSC software architecture(s), clearly communicating the associated software solutions to the wider team. Design and document the software architecture for Training and Simulation products, taking account of the need to design for the modernisation and modularisation of existing capability, commonality of approach and re-use of capability across solutions, integration of new capabilities and open standards and integration of third party products and capabilities Provide specialist expertise to guide development of creative and innovative software solutions utilise analysis and fault finding skills in support of product prototyping/development and to enhance product performance. Define, implement and maintain the software configuration management toolsets and processes needed to manage the product software, including structure of repositories, build processes and seek endorsement from the Head of Engineering and Technology/Product Lead for the proposed approach. Design software solutions to meet overarching functional requirements. Provide guidance to and co-ordinate with Project teams in the integration of product software into deliverable systems and systems architecture. Support bid work undertaken by projects and Business Development including solution design, documentation and software estimating. Design for product security and produce solutions that address Maritime Services Cyber Security and Export Control requirements. Working experience of Host infrastructure systems and software development using a variety of software languages. Network communications for local and wide area connectivity. Knowledge of synthetic environments and associated communication protocols eg High Level Architecture (HLA). Knowledge and understanding of training systems and combat system capabilities, interfaces and integration. Knowledge of technology trends and their potential road maps. Awareness and understanding of different stakeholders and their organizational structures is essential. Knowledge and experience of the client's Systems' engineering governance and life cycle management processes is desirable. Excellent awareness of emerging software techniques and technologies. Skills: Ability to design solutions that integrate systems and software across multiple projects. Ability to design solutions that integrate third party applications across multiple projects. Excellent problem solving skills required for complex systems and software issues. Self-reliant. Able to be self-motivated and work without direction when required to achieve the overall objectives. Experience of multiple software languages Technically lead the software design process and resultant solutions Able to clearly present and justify complex information and concepts to a wide range of stakeholders both internally and externally. Ability to prioritise workload across multiple projects and concurrent developments/requirements. Able to build strong relationships at all levels internally and externally. The ability to understand and propose solution recommendations and trade-offs on software technical aspects pertaining to the projects whilst ensuring the balance between technical risk and cost is fully understood for the solutions, is essential. The ability to communicate well and work collaboratively with colleagues, team members, line management and senior management is essential. Qualifications: Degree qualified or equivalent technical professional experience and have relevant IT and/or business experience. Defence industry is ideal, but open to other industries providing they have the relevant technical experience. About the team you'll be working in Sits within the product team, part of the wider Training & Simulation Team Reporting in to Product Delivery Lead Software and Systems Team of 13 that has plans to grow over the year.
25/04/2024
Project-based
SC cleared Software Solutions Architect Portsmouth (5 days a wweek on site) 12 months initially £92.37 Inside IR35/Umbrella Due to the urgent nature of the role candidates must have current and transferrable SC Clearance. Role Description A senior role with in the Training & Simulation team responsible for defining the overall strategic direction of the software solution for the Training & Simulation Maritime Synthetic Core (MSC) Defining, developing, assessing and reviewing the set of architectural artefacts required to identify the software elements necessary to satisfy software and/or system requirements for the MSC Establishing, maintaining and/or enhancing the set of transformational activities and supporting tools deployed to develop and maintain software design artefacts and related work products throughout the engineering life cycle for the MSC. Providing specialist expertise to guide development of creative and innovative software solutions utilise analysis and fault finding skills in support of product prototyping/development and to enhance MSC performance. This position is based in Portsmouth but will require occasional travel to exhibitions, conferences, subcontractor and customer sites. Core Duties Produce, document, own and maintain the MSC software architecture(s), clearly communicating the associated software solutions to the wider team. Design and document the software architecture for Training and Simulation products, taking account of the need to design for the modernisation and modularisation of existing capability, commonality of approach and re-use of capability across solutions, integration of new capabilities and open standards and integration of third party products and capabilities Provide specialist expertise to guide development of creative and innovative software solutions utilise analysis and fault finding skills in support of product prototyping/development and to enhance product performance. Define, implement and maintain the software configuration management toolsets and processes needed to manage the product software, including structure of repositories, build processes and seek endorsement from the Head of Engineering and Technology/Product Lead for the proposed approach. Design software solutions to meet overarching functional requirements. Provide guidance to and co-ordinate with Project teams in the integration of product software into deliverable systems and systems architecture. Support bid work undertaken by projects and Business Development including solution design, documentation and software estimating. Design for product security and produce solutions that address Maritime Services Cyber Security and Export Control requirements. Working experience of Host infrastructure systems and software development using a variety of software languages. Network communications for local and wide area connectivity. Knowledge of synthetic environments and associated communication protocols eg High Level Architecture (HLA). Knowledge and understanding of training systems and combat system capabilities, interfaces and integration. Knowledge of technology trends and their potential road maps. Awareness and understanding of different stakeholders and their organizational structures is essential. Knowledge and experience of the client's Systems' engineering governance and life cycle management processes is desirable. Excellent awareness of emerging software techniques and technologies. Skills: Ability to design solutions that integrate systems and software across multiple projects. Ability to design solutions that integrate third party applications across multiple projects. Excellent problem solving skills required for complex systems and software issues. Self-reliant. Able to be self-motivated and work without direction when required to achieve the overall objectives. Experience of multiple software languages Technically lead the software design process and resultant solutions Able to clearly present and justify complex information and concepts to a wide range of stakeholders both internally and externally. Ability to prioritise workload across multiple projects and concurrent developments/requirements. Able to build strong relationships at all levels internally and externally. The ability to understand and propose solution recommendations and trade-offs on software technical aspects pertaining to the projects whilst ensuring the balance between technical risk and cost is fully understood for the solutions, is essential. The ability to communicate well and work collaboratively with colleagues, team members, line management and senior management is essential. Qualifications: Degree qualified or equivalent technical professional experience and have relevant IT and/or business experience. Defence industry is ideal, but open to other industries providing they have the relevant technical experience. About the team you'll be working in Sits within the product team, part of the wider Training & Simulation Team Reporting in to Product Delivery Lead Software and Systems Team of 13 that has plans to grow over the year.
Hays are looking for a Technical Operations Manager to join a SME MSP business based on the outskirts of Birmingham. HYBRID working with 3 days in the office a week (non-negotiable) You will manage a small team of engineers and be client facing for implementing and onboarding new clients in to the MSP. Key requirements: AVD, Azure and Pre-Sales experience You must be a hands-on technical expert to be able to lead service design and implementation. Your MissionDiscovery, Design and Delivery - Managing technical discovery for potential projects and or service improvements. Working against the clock to deliver proposed solution designs, obtaining assurance from our Technical Architect & ultimately being responsible for the delivery of the project and the project plan.Working closely with the wider business, customers & suppliers to ensure the solutions we deliver meet business outcomes. Automation - You will be responsible for driving efficiencies in our business processes and toolsets via automation. You will have proven experience. You use tools and platforms such as Terraform, PowerShell, Power Automate & ITSM tools.Microsoft Technology - You will be an expert in key Microsoft technologies. Helping shape our service offerings which leverage Azure, Intune, 365 and many others. Major Incident Management - It doesn't happen often but when it does, you'll bring together infrastructure investigations for major incidents and work to resolve these with minimal downtime for our customers. Skills that will set you apart Windows Server design, build, management, and maintenance in a multidomain environment. VMWare Design, build, management, and maintenance. Azure landing zone design, build, management, and maintenance. Active Directory including AAD, GPOs & UAC & RBAC model creation. Automation technologies Terraform, Powershell and Power Automate. Strong experience in hybrid cloud environments and modernising Legacy infrastructure. Strong experience managing Intune policies and configuration, with the ability to troubleshoot autonomously. Experience of working in an environment aligning to ITIL best practice and focusing on the business impact & outcomes. Experience of delivering varied programmes of work and leading others who pick up small projects or workstreams within your programmes. Management and ongoing improvements to Office 365, security scores & feature development. A good understanding of cybersecurity principles and a security first approach to infrastructure design. Able to work with network Switches & Firewalls with the ability to troubleshoot autonomously. 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.
25/04/2024
Full time
Hays are looking for a Technical Operations Manager to join a SME MSP business based on the outskirts of Birmingham. HYBRID working with 3 days in the office a week (non-negotiable) You will manage a small team of engineers and be client facing for implementing and onboarding new clients in to the MSP. Key requirements: AVD, Azure and Pre-Sales experience You must be a hands-on technical expert to be able to lead service design and implementation. Your MissionDiscovery, Design and Delivery - Managing technical discovery for potential projects and or service improvements. Working against the clock to deliver proposed solution designs, obtaining assurance from our Technical Architect & ultimately being responsible for the delivery of the project and the project plan.Working closely with the wider business, customers & suppliers to ensure the solutions we deliver meet business outcomes. Automation - You will be responsible for driving efficiencies in our business processes and toolsets via automation. You will have proven experience. You use tools and platforms such as Terraform, PowerShell, Power Automate & ITSM tools.Microsoft Technology - You will be an expert in key Microsoft technologies. Helping shape our service offerings which leverage Azure, Intune, 365 and many others. Major Incident Management - It doesn't happen often but when it does, you'll bring together infrastructure investigations for major incidents and work to resolve these with minimal downtime for our customers. Skills that will set you apart Windows Server design, build, management, and maintenance in a multidomain environment. VMWare Design, build, management, and maintenance. Azure landing zone design, build, management, and maintenance. Active Directory including AAD, GPOs & UAC & RBAC model creation. Automation technologies Terraform, Powershell and Power Automate. Strong experience in hybrid cloud environments and modernising Legacy infrastructure. Strong experience managing Intune policies and configuration, with the ability to troubleshoot autonomously. Experience of working in an environment aligning to ITIL best practice and focusing on the business impact & outcomes. Experience of delivering varied programmes of work and leading others who pick up small projects or workstreams within your programmes. Management and ongoing improvements to Office 365, security scores & feature development. A good understanding of cybersecurity principles and a security first approach to infrastructure design. Able to work with network Switches & Firewalls with the ability to troubleshoot autonomously. 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.
Hays are looking for a Head of Infrastructure Delivery to join a SME MSP business based on the outskirts of Birmingham. HYBRID working with 3 days in the office a week (non-negotiable) You will manage a small team of engineers and be client facing for implementing and onboarding new clients in to the MSP. Key requirements: AVD, Azure and Pre-Sales experience You must be a hands-on technical expert to be able to lead service design and implementation. Your Mission Discovery, Design and Delivery - Managing technical discovery for potential projects and or service improvements. Working against the clock to deliver proposed solution designs, obtaining assurance from our Technical Architect & ultimately being responsible for the delivery of the project and the project plan.Working closely with the wider business, customers & suppliers to ensure the solutions we deliver meet business outcomes. Automation - You will be responsible for driving efficiencies in our business processes and toolsets via automation. You will have proven experience. You use tools and platforms such as Terraform, PowerShell, Power Automate & ITSM tools. Microsoft Technology - You will be an expert in key Microsoft technologies. Helping shape our service offerings which leverage Azure, Intune, 365 and many others. Major Incident Management - It doesn't happen often but when it does, you'll bring together infrastructure investigations for major incidents and work to resolve these with minimal downtime for our customers. Skills that will set you apart Windows Server design, build, management, and maintenance in a multidomain environment. VMWare Design, build, management, and maintenance. Azure landing zone design, build, management, and maintenance. Active Directory including AAD, GPOs & UAC & RBAC model creation. Automation technologies Terraform, Powershell and Power Automate. Strong experience in hybrid cloud environments and modernising Legacy infrastructure. Strong experience managing Intune policies and configuration, with the ability to troubleshoot autonomously. Experience of working in an environment aligning to ITIL best practice and focusing on the business impact & outcomes. Experience of delivering varied programmes of work and leading others who pick up small projects or workstreams within your programmes. Management and ongoing improvements to Office 365, security scores & feature development. A good understanding of cybersecurity principles and a security first approach to infrastructure design. Able to work with network Switches & Firewalls with the ability to troubleshoot autonomously. 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.
24/04/2024
Full time
Hays are looking for a Head of Infrastructure Delivery to join a SME MSP business based on the outskirts of Birmingham. HYBRID working with 3 days in the office a week (non-negotiable) You will manage a small team of engineers and be client facing for implementing and onboarding new clients in to the MSP. Key requirements: AVD, Azure and Pre-Sales experience You must be a hands-on technical expert to be able to lead service design and implementation. Your Mission Discovery, Design and Delivery - Managing technical discovery for potential projects and or service improvements. Working against the clock to deliver proposed solution designs, obtaining assurance from our Technical Architect & ultimately being responsible for the delivery of the project and the project plan.Working closely with the wider business, customers & suppliers to ensure the solutions we deliver meet business outcomes. Automation - You will be responsible for driving efficiencies in our business processes and toolsets via automation. You will have proven experience. You use tools and platforms such as Terraform, PowerShell, Power Automate & ITSM tools. Microsoft Technology - You will be an expert in key Microsoft technologies. Helping shape our service offerings which leverage Azure, Intune, 365 and many others. Major Incident Management - It doesn't happen often but when it does, you'll bring together infrastructure investigations for major incidents and work to resolve these with minimal downtime for our customers. Skills that will set you apart Windows Server design, build, management, and maintenance in a multidomain environment. VMWare Design, build, management, and maintenance. Azure landing zone design, build, management, and maintenance. Active Directory including AAD, GPOs & UAC & RBAC model creation. Automation technologies Terraform, Powershell and Power Automate. Strong experience in hybrid cloud environments and modernising Legacy infrastructure. Strong experience managing Intune policies and configuration, with the ability to troubleshoot autonomously. Experience of working in an environment aligning to ITIL best practice and focusing on the business impact & outcomes. Experience of delivering varied programmes of work and leading others who pick up small projects or workstreams within your programmes. Management and ongoing improvements to Office 365, security scores & feature development. A good understanding of cybersecurity principles and a security first approach to infrastructure design. Able to work with network Switches & Firewalls with the ability to troubleshoot autonomously. 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.
Robert Walters is working in partnership with a UK leading utility infrastructure services provider. A multibillion turnover over business, specialising in providing services across water, energy, transport, and telecoms. Due to continued growth, they are keen to expand their technology and architecture practice. As such, they are keen to appoint a Technical Architect, you will define and deliver innovative, cost effective and efficient technical solutions. Working with the EA you will consult and contribute on the design, delivery and deployment of technical solutions. In addition, you will take ownership for the evolution of the technical architecture, analyse technical issues, business problems, develop designs and govern the solution design. The permanent opportunity for a Technical Architect, will pay a salary range of £60,000 to £75,000 plus car cash allowance and bonus with a hybrid working model. Technical Architect: Duties Develop technical solutions to meet agreed business requirements Ensure the most effective use of the available technologies from Group Represent technical change through corporate governance processes Elaborate risks, dependencies, scope, and scale of technical changes Advise on the viability of technical solutions Act as a single point of contact for technical aspects Contribute to the coordination of third parties Develop and maintain a level of technical expertise Knowledge of current best practice and industry trends Contribute to the overall IT strategy and proactively identifying continuous improvement Manage communication up to MD level across business and technical areas Ensure technical ideas and solutions are effectively translated into the real world. Provide key stake holders at a senior level the right information Technical Architect: Experience Communicate complex issues Produce high quality technical documentation and design specifications. Project management, business analysis and critical thinking skills Strong Technical Architecture background Track record of leading, influencing and creating architecture standards Technical Architect: Technical Background Modern Workplace Technologies (M365, Power Platform, Azure) Microsoft Enterprise Mobility and Security + Wider Security & Compliance experience Microsoft Azure Microsoft 365 design and deployments Office 365 product suite (SharePoint/OneDrive/Exchange/Teams) Intune Product family (SCCM, Intune, MDT, MDM, Autopilot) Mobility/BYO devices and services such as Android and iOS. Microsoft certifications in M365, Power Platform, and Azure desirable Management of third-party delivery agencies to scope, refine, and produce deliverables. Gathering and managing non-functional requirements for infrastructure and technical services Business Continuity/Disaster Recovery Designing secure technical solutions - networks, storage, cloud (Microsoft Azure), Servers and third-party data centres Implementing security solutions that are compliant to DPA/GDPR, cyber essentials, ISO 27001 within large enterprises. The permanent opportunity for a Technical Architect will pay a salary range of £60,000 to £75,000 plus car cash allowance and bonus with a hybrid working model. This is an opportunity to join a UK market leader, that has grown year on year. For further information, please apply with an updated CV and contact Ajay Hayre on (see below) Robert Walters Operations Limited is an employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates
24/04/2024
Full time
Robert Walters is working in partnership with a UK leading utility infrastructure services provider. A multibillion turnover over business, specialising in providing services across water, energy, transport, and telecoms. Due to continued growth, they are keen to expand their technology and architecture practice. As such, they are keen to appoint a Technical Architect, you will define and deliver innovative, cost effective and efficient technical solutions. Working with the EA you will consult and contribute on the design, delivery and deployment of technical solutions. In addition, you will take ownership for the evolution of the technical architecture, analyse technical issues, business problems, develop designs and govern the solution design. The permanent opportunity for a Technical Architect, will pay a salary range of £60,000 to £75,000 plus car cash allowance and bonus with a hybrid working model. Technical Architect: Duties Develop technical solutions to meet agreed business requirements Ensure the most effective use of the available technologies from Group Represent technical change through corporate governance processes Elaborate risks, dependencies, scope, and scale of technical changes Advise on the viability of technical solutions Act as a single point of contact for technical aspects Contribute to the coordination of third parties Develop and maintain a level of technical expertise Knowledge of current best practice and industry trends Contribute to the overall IT strategy and proactively identifying continuous improvement Manage communication up to MD level across business and technical areas Ensure technical ideas and solutions are effectively translated into the real world. Provide key stake holders at a senior level the right information Technical Architect: Experience Communicate complex issues Produce high quality technical documentation and design specifications. Project management, business analysis and critical thinking skills Strong Technical Architecture background Track record of leading, influencing and creating architecture standards Technical Architect: Technical Background Modern Workplace Technologies (M365, Power Platform, Azure) Microsoft Enterprise Mobility and Security + Wider Security & Compliance experience Microsoft Azure Microsoft 365 design and deployments Office 365 product suite (SharePoint/OneDrive/Exchange/Teams) Intune Product family (SCCM, Intune, MDT, MDM, Autopilot) Mobility/BYO devices and services such as Android and iOS. Microsoft certifications in M365, Power Platform, and Azure desirable Management of third-party delivery agencies to scope, refine, and produce deliverables. Gathering and managing non-functional requirements for infrastructure and technical services Business Continuity/Disaster Recovery Designing secure technical solutions - networks, storage, cloud (Microsoft Azure), Servers and third-party data centres Implementing security solutions that are compliant to DPA/GDPR, cyber essentials, ISO 27001 within large enterprises. The permanent opportunity for a Technical Architect will pay a salary range of £60,000 to £75,000 plus car cash allowance and bonus with a hybrid working model. This is an opportunity to join a UK market leader, that has grown year on year. For further information, please apply with an updated CV and contact Ajay Hayre on (see below) Robert Walters Operations Limited is an employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates
Job: Security Architect Location: Reading, UK, Hybrid Job Type: Permanent Job Description We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Security Architect to join our team who will be responsible for development of the Security Architecture that ensures the appropriate protection of all aspects of security, (people, process, electronic, data, physical) in Spring Fibre. You will be a subject matter expert and provide security guidance and recommendations to technology/business teams and contribute toSpring's security policies, standards, and guidelines related to information and Network security. This is a technical role and suitable for someone who has hands on experience in Cybersecurity. Responsibilities Help develop an Enterprise Security Architecture Framework, including patterns for identity & authentication, authorization and access control, cryptographic key and certificate management, auditing and security monitoring, data leakage prevention, privacy enhancement & protection and other standards in alignment with Enterprise Architect platforms. Establish metrics and monitoring to report the effectiveness and efficiency of the Security Architecture function. Identify, register and maintain security risks throughout their lifetimes, including agreeing treatment of risks with their owners, and reporting &escalating to Internal Audit and the CIO, when necessary. Develop, review and update security & privacy policies & standards and provide awareness guidelines, implementation and exceptions advice. Engage with owners & custodians of BAU IT systems to understand the architecture, data flow and security controls in their systems. Conduct periodic security compliance assessments and ISO 27001/2 reviews of BAU IT applications, infrastructures & ISMS. Review the security posture of potential M&A acquisition targets. Requirement Mapping long term business requirements to security architecture frameworks such as NIST, CIS etc. Experience delivering Hybrid Cloud and Internet facing applications with a strong focus on cyber security. Broad hands-on knowledge of Firewalls, intrusion detection systems, data encryption, and other industry-standard techniques and practices. Strong knowledge of IT infrastructure, IP Networking, security best practices, and automation technologies. Application security: including but not limited to: authentication, identity and access management, auditing, use of cryptography, data security, privacy enhancing technologies, web services security, OWASP, threat & vulnerability management and secure code development methodologies. Infrastructure security: including but not limited to: network security, host security, database security, device security, VPNs & SSLs, secure file transfers, security event monitoring, malware security and cyber security. Operational security: including but not limited to: incident management, change & patch management, data centre & physical security, backups, DR & BCP, outsourcing, managed services, cloud computing, asset management, cryptographic keys & certificate management, PCI DSS and DPA compliance and ISO 27001/2. Analysing network security controls, including Firewall and Router security configuration. Preferred Delivering the security review processes and frameworks, with full audit trail. Managing multiple security assessments and changing priorities, simultaneously Ensuring Security Architecture Review is built into group wide and business specific processes for acquiring and developing new technology,including developing any needed processes. Aligning business requirements to complex security architecture frameworks. Skills Required: In depth knowledge of: Firewall: Juniper/Cisco/PaloAlto. Onion Security, Splunk, Suricata, Kali. Application Security. Identity and Access Management. Data Protection. Endpoint Security. Cyber Security Operations. Experienced with Threat Modelling. Pen testing and basic incident response. Scripting languages ( python, or PowerShell/building dashboards/au-tomating common tasks) Preferred: Experience in designing systems against a zero-trust architecture. Experience with designing SOC architectures (ie SIEM, SOAR and vulnerability management solutions). Expert-level certification in either AWS or Azure, with a Security specialization. Experience in working within regulated environments, such as PCI-DSS Experience in defining secure development life cycles. Qualifications Bachelor's Degree in either Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Math, Physics. CISSP, Certified Information Systems Security Professional, International Information Systems Security Certification Consortium (ISC2) Certification, Microsoft Azure Solutions Architect, or AWS Solutions Architect.
24/04/2024
Full time
Job: Security Architect Location: Reading, UK, Hybrid Job Type: Permanent Job Description We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Security Architect to join our team who will be responsible for development of the Security Architecture that ensures the appropriate protection of all aspects of security, (people, process, electronic, data, physical) in Spring Fibre. You will be a subject matter expert and provide security guidance and recommendations to technology/business teams and contribute toSpring's security policies, standards, and guidelines related to information and Network security. This is a technical role and suitable for someone who has hands on experience in Cybersecurity. Responsibilities Help develop an Enterprise Security Architecture Framework, including patterns for identity & authentication, authorization and access control, cryptographic key and certificate management, auditing and security monitoring, data leakage prevention, privacy enhancement & protection and other standards in alignment with Enterprise Architect platforms. Establish metrics and monitoring to report the effectiveness and efficiency of the Security Architecture function. Identify, register and maintain security risks throughout their lifetimes, including agreeing treatment of risks with their owners, and reporting &escalating to Internal Audit and the CIO, when necessary. Develop, review and update security & privacy policies & standards and provide awareness guidelines, implementation and exceptions advice. Engage with owners & custodians of BAU IT systems to understand the architecture, data flow and security controls in their systems. Conduct periodic security compliance assessments and ISO 27001/2 reviews of BAU IT applications, infrastructures & ISMS. Review the security posture of potential M&A acquisition targets. Requirement Mapping long term business requirements to security architecture frameworks such as NIST, CIS etc. Experience delivering Hybrid Cloud and Internet facing applications with a strong focus on cyber security. Broad hands-on knowledge of Firewalls, intrusion detection systems, data encryption, and other industry-standard techniques and practices. Strong knowledge of IT infrastructure, IP Networking, security best practices, and automation technologies. Application security: including but not limited to: authentication, identity and access management, auditing, use of cryptography, data security, privacy enhancing technologies, web services security, OWASP, threat & vulnerability management and secure code development methodologies. Infrastructure security: including but not limited to: network security, host security, database security, device security, VPNs & SSLs, secure file transfers, security event monitoring, malware security and cyber security. Operational security: including but not limited to: incident management, change & patch management, data centre & physical security, backups, DR & BCP, outsourcing, managed services, cloud computing, asset management, cryptographic keys & certificate management, PCI DSS and DPA compliance and ISO 27001/2. Analysing network security controls, including Firewall and Router security configuration. Preferred Delivering the security review processes and frameworks, with full audit trail. Managing multiple security assessments and changing priorities, simultaneously Ensuring Security Architecture Review is built into group wide and business specific processes for acquiring and developing new technology,including developing any needed processes. Aligning business requirements to complex security architecture frameworks. Skills Required: In depth knowledge of: Firewall: Juniper/Cisco/PaloAlto. Onion Security, Splunk, Suricata, Kali. Application Security. Identity and Access Management. Data Protection. Endpoint Security. Cyber Security Operations. Experienced with Threat Modelling. Pen testing and basic incident response. Scripting languages ( python, or PowerShell/building dashboards/au-tomating common tasks) Preferred: Experience in designing systems against a zero-trust architecture. Experience with designing SOC architectures (ie SIEM, SOAR and vulnerability management solutions). Expert-level certification in either AWS or Azure, with a Security specialization. Experience in working within regulated environments, such as PCI-DSS Experience in defining secure development life cycles. Qualifications Bachelor's Degree in either Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Math, Physics. CISSP, Certified Information Systems Security Professional, International Information Systems Security Certification Consortium (ISC2) Certification, Microsoft Azure Solutions Architect, or AWS Solutions Architect.
You will be: Working closely with Business Analysts , supporting the development of good business and technical requirements. Working closely with internal and external technical teams (delivery, development and test) ensuring the built solution aligns to the agreed design. Working with the Project Management Office , aligning to our delivery strategies. Working with Enterprise Architecture , aligning solutions to our technology strategies. Leading the recommendation of appropriate technologies and architectures to meet requirements for particular projects (within the constraints of Project Needs, Business Needs, Enterprise Architecture and Technology). Ensuring technology options are fully costed, and risks and benefits understood to enable effective decision-making by project teams, sponsors and subject matter experts Ensuring clear handover of agreed design to delivery teams and continued architectural support throughout the delivery and cutover of solutions. Ensuring software vendors and outsourced implementation partners meet the required technology specifications to deliver a quality product, adhering to technical governance . Building and maintaining customer and stakeholder relationships that will support our ability to deliver its mission, its reputation and remain sustainable. Being an agent of change through visible ownership, clear and consistent communication and a focus on benefits realisation . Ensuring compliance with appropriate internal and external governance including quality, health, safety, security and environmental legislation, minimising risk to the business and enhancing our reputation. We are now working in a hybrid way, with a mix of remote and office working. We strive to offer a great work life balance - if you are looking for flexible options, we will try to make this work where business possible. This will be dependent on the kind of role you do and part of the business you work in. About the Candidate Knowledge, Experience and Skills Strong solutions architecture skills and experience Knowledge and experience with hybrid cloud and on-prem environments Exposure to the cyber security aspects of solution architectures Well versed with cloud architecture frameworks and design patterns Knowledge of data architecture and exposure to the pros and cons of various forms of data storage and processing Knowledge and experience with MS Azure solution architectures (esp. IaaS, PaaS and SaaS based solutions) Experience in MS Azure Infra, Networks, Storage, Apps and Azure DevOps Experience with Azure Resource Manager, Resource Groups, Virtual Networks, Azure Virtual Machines, Azure Storage types, PowerShell DSC, Azure Automation, Azure Active Directory (Entra), and Azure Site Recovery Experience in developing and deploying cloud native applications using Azure PaaS Capabilities (App Services Plans, Key Vault, Azure Cosmos DB types) Strong communications , listening and influencing skills (diagrams, written and verbal) Experience in creating solution proposals, statement of work (SOW), presenting and articulating Strong business and technical analysis skills Ability to research existing and new solution components and blueprints to match with solution requirements Ability to use a risk based approach to recommendations on architectures Ability to tailor your approach to the given project/business area/vendor Ability to cope with ambiguity , whilst still striving for the required levels of clarity Understanding that "perfect is the enemy of good" Some experience diagramming with UML and utilising blueprint diagrams Exposure to how business works (ie you have sight outside of just the IT department) Personal Qualities Diligent , resilient and self-reliant Adaptable to different teams and environments Passionate for architecting good solutions within given constraints Self-motivated to drive your own learning (esp. in the MS Azure cloud solutions architecture space) Keen to grow knowledge in self and others through mentoring, coaching and sharing experience. Content not to reinvent the wheel, but to use existing solution sets and blueprints where available, and weave together and tailor where needed
23/04/2024
Full time
You will be: Working closely with Business Analysts , supporting the development of good business and technical requirements. Working closely with internal and external technical teams (delivery, development and test) ensuring the built solution aligns to the agreed design. Working with the Project Management Office , aligning to our delivery strategies. Working with Enterprise Architecture , aligning solutions to our technology strategies. Leading the recommendation of appropriate technologies and architectures to meet requirements for particular projects (within the constraints of Project Needs, Business Needs, Enterprise Architecture and Technology). Ensuring technology options are fully costed, and risks and benefits understood to enable effective decision-making by project teams, sponsors and subject matter experts Ensuring clear handover of agreed design to delivery teams and continued architectural support throughout the delivery and cutover of solutions. Ensuring software vendors and outsourced implementation partners meet the required technology specifications to deliver a quality product, adhering to technical governance . Building and maintaining customer and stakeholder relationships that will support our ability to deliver its mission, its reputation and remain sustainable. Being an agent of change through visible ownership, clear and consistent communication and a focus on benefits realisation . Ensuring compliance with appropriate internal and external governance including quality, health, safety, security and environmental legislation, minimising risk to the business and enhancing our reputation. We are now working in a hybrid way, with a mix of remote and office working. We strive to offer a great work life balance - if you are looking for flexible options, we will try to make this work where business possible. This will be dependent on the kind of role you do and part of the business you work in. About the Candidate Knowledge, Experience and Skills Strong solutions architecture skills and experience Knowledge and experience with hybrid cloud and on-prem environments Exposure to the cyber security aspects of solution architectures Well versed with cloud architecture frameworks and design patterns Knowledge of data architecture and exposure to the pros and cons of various forms of data storage and processing Knowledge and experience with MS Azure solution architectures (esp. IaaS, PaaS and SaaS based solutions) Experience in MS Azure Infra, Networks, Storage, Apps and Azure DevOps Experience with Azure Resource Manager, Resource Groups, Virtual Networks, Azure Virtual Machines, Azure Storage types, PowerShell DSC, Azure Automation, Azure Active Directory (Entra), and Azure Site Recovery Experience in developing and deploying cloud native applications using Azure PaaS Capabilities (App Services Plans, Key Vault, Azure Cosmos DB types) Strong communications , listening and influencing skills (diagrams, written and verbal) Experience in creating solution proposals, statement of work (SOW), presenting and articulating Strong business and technical analysis skills Ability to research existing and new solution components and blueprints to match with solution requirements Ability to use a risk based approach to recommendations on architectures Ability to tailor your approach to the given project/business area/vendor Ability to cope with ambiguity , whilst still striving for the required levels of clarity Understanding that "perfect is the enemy of good" Some experience diagramming with UML and utilising blueprint diagrams Exposure to how business works (ie you have sight outside of just the IT department) Personal Qualities Diligent , resilient and self-reliant Adaptable to different teams and environments Passionate for architecting good solutions within given constraints Self-motivated to drive your own learning (esp. in the MS Azure cloud solutions architecture space) Keen to grow knowledge in self and others through mentoring, coaching and sharing experience. Content not to reinvent the wheel, but to use existing solution sets and blueprints where available, and weave together and tailor where needed
Digital & Technology Advisory Lead) - Aero and Rail Transportation Location: UK/Europe ( Preferably: UK/France/Italy ) Remote-Flexible for travel if required Experience: 10+ years of experience in an ER&D segment, a technology leader having performed roles in Business Development, Pre-sales, Customer facing engagements, Industry expert working and living in Europe. Job Description Business Development Skills & Experience: Driving end-to-end pursuit cycle Work very closely (possibly co-located) and working closely with Sales & Account Management to identify/create, qualify and drive to closure, opportunities with medical devices and healthcare providers. Shape and solution software engagements in collaboration with subject matter experts as relevant. Develop and communicate compelling value propositions with key stakeholders (CTO/Engineering/Product Digital Org.); Client relationship management and networking with Clients R&D peers: Forging strong relationships Build trusted advisor relationships and influential partnerships with clients R&D peer architect/SMEs/specialist based on a strong foundation of business and technology expertise and leverage them to gather insights concerning eg on-going/upcoming project initiatives/WoW/technical approaches-directions at customer end Job Description Summary Lead will be responsible for supporting the go-to-market efforts of Client's Aero and Rail Transport business having worked in the industry and deep understanding of the market including trends and projects in rolling stock, rail control, services, and infrastructure. Signaling and Supervision systems, next Generation Platforms, Cybersecurity. An ideal candidate should be familiar with and having been involved with generating new business in following areas: - Digital Engineering (Digital Thread, PLM, MOM, Aftermarket sales), Digital Technology (Data Platforms, Data Analytics, GEN AI Cloud software solutions), - Autonomous Solutions (Smart Factors, Intelligent Products, hyper sensorization and IoT, V&V, H/W Build to Spec Products, and S/W Embedded solutions, Wireless Connectivity in Aero& Rail Transport), - Sustainability (Renewable materials and smart grids, renewable fuels eg, Hydrogen, Electrification and EV solutions)
23/04/2024
Full time
Digital & Technology Advisory Lead) - Aero and Rail Transportation Location: UK/Europe ( Preferably: UK/France/Italy ) Remote-Flexible for travel if required Experience: 10+ years of experience in an ER&D segment, a technology leader having performed roles in Business Development, Pre-sales, Customer facing engagements, Industry expert working and living in Europe. Job Description Business Development Skills & Experience: Driving end-to-end pursuit cycle Work very closely (possibly co-located) and working closely with Sales & Account Management to identify/create, qualify and drive to closure, opportunities with medical devices and healthcare providers. Shape and solution software engagements in collaboration with subject matter experts as relevant. Develop and communicate compelling value propositions with key stakeholders (CTO/Engineering/Product Digital Org.); Client relationship management and networking with Clients R&D peers: Forging strong relationships Build trusted advisor relationships and influential partnerships with clients R&D peer architect/SMEs/specialist based on a strong foundation of business and technology expertise and leverage them to gather insights concerning eg on-going/upcoming project initiatives/WoW/technical approaches-directions at customer end Job Description Summary Lead will be responsible for supporting the go-to-market efforts of Client's Aero and Rail Transport business having worked in the industry and deep understanding of the market including trends and projects in rolling stock, rail control, services, and infrastructure. Signaling and Supervision systems, next Generation Platforms, Cybersecurity. An ideal candidate should be familiar with and having been involved with generating new business in following areas: - Digital Engineering (Digital Thread, PLM, MOM, Aftermarket sales), Digital Technology (Data Platforms, Data Analytics, GEN AI Cloud software solutions), - Autonomous Solutions (Smart Factors, Intelligent Products, hyper sensorization and IoT, V&V, H/W Build to Spec Products, and S/W Embedded solutions, Wireless Connectivity in Aero& Rail Transport), - Sustainability (Renewable materials and smart grids, renewable fuels eg, Hydrogen, Electrification and EV solutions)
Lead IT Security Manager Permanent Birmingham - 2 Days per week on site £48,900 - £61,140 per annum My client in the Rail industry are looking for a Lead IT Security Manager to join their fast-paced Operations team on a permanent basis. The Lead IT Security Manager is responsible for is the effective management of the Security Operations pillar within the IT Security, Compliance & Identity function. This includes Security technology and Security Operations Centre management. Key focus areas for this role, the ideal candidate will have experience in each of the below; Threat & Vulnerability Management Security Operations Centre - 24/7 Outsourced Web & Content Filtering - ProofPoint, Zscaler, etc. Endpoint Security Infrastructure Security Accountabilities * Lead the Security Operations pillar, determining and delivering requirements, methods, and tools to provide value and reduce risk across proactive monitoring, incident response, threat management and vulnerability management (among other activity) . * Lead the creation and maintenance of Security Operations policy, standards procedures, and documentation (including playbooks and guidance). * Manage the application and compliance of security operations procedures, reviewing actual and potential security breaches, and ensuring their investigation. * Lead the Security Operations team's response to incidents, recommending actions and appropriate control improvements. * Monitor the external environment to gather intelligence on emerging technologies, documenting impacts, threats, and opportunities to IT. * Provide expert advice on threat intelligence activities, identifying which threat categories are most dangerous to the organization and how to defend against them. * Manage vulnerability assessment activities within company IT, providing expert advice where necessary in the review of vulnerability assessment tools and techniques. * Develop, maintain, and test Security Operations' incident management procedures, investigating escalated incidents and facilitating recovery post-incident resolution. * Lead Security Operations risk management activities, leading on the identification of risks and vulnerabilities and assessment of their impacts. * Manage and oversee the day-to-day activity of the SOC supplier who will deliver security capabilities, communicating their activity to relevant teams. * Manage the design, delivery, maintenance, and continuous improvement of the IT Security Ops capabilities in line with business needs. * Manage the Security Operations Centre (SOC) capability, ensuring effective protection, defence, and response to IT security risks. * Promote the Security, Compliance & Identity function to develop and enhance the team profile to develop enduring relationships with stakeholders and teams. * Implement a multi-year Security roadmap that provides proactive capabilities which enable business objectives. * Actively promote and embed Equality Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) in all your work, and support and comply with all organisational initiatives, policies and procedures on EDI. Skills: * Relationship Building. Ability to develop and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders. * Security Operations. Ability provide leadership for live security incidents and helping conduct robust investigations in order to identify corrective actions and see them through to completion. * Threat Intelligence. Ability to provide guidance on proactive threat identification, analysis, and mitigation. Skilled in actionable intelligence, industry sources, and general awareness of threat landscape. * Vulnerability Assessment. Ability to identify and classify security vulnerabilities in networks, systems and applications and mitigating or eliminating their impact. * Risk Management. Ability to identify IT security operations risks and the delivery of audit remediation activities. * Emerging technology monitoring. Ability to identify and assess new and emerging technologies, products, services, methods and techniques. Knowledge: * Knowledge of IT Service Frameworks, methodologies, and best practice such as ITIL v4 and Agile. * Knowledge of day-to-day activities and best practice within a SOC. * Knowledge of technical security such as Firewalls, network security groups, and access controls. Type of Experience: * Experience of leading a team through the full IT service life cycle, enhancing security posture, and evolving capabilities via continual service improvement. * Experience of leading live cyber incidents and the remediation actions. * Experience of partnering with supplier teams for managed services delivery of improvements. * Experience across the full IT security spectrum (software, Servers, infrastructure, and networks). * Experience designing and implementing secure systems, leading review where necessary of complex security issues. * Experience of enabling and informing risk-based decisions. * Experience dealing with the security implications of transformation and day-to-day product changes. * Experience working with system architectures, displaying a strong understanding of the impact of vulnerabilities on varied systems Disclaimer: This vacancy is being advertised by either Advanced Resource Managers Limited, Advanced Resource Managers IT Limited or Advanced Resource Managers Engineering Limited ("ARM"). ARM is a specialist talent acquisition and management consultancy. We provide technical contingency recruitment and a portfolio of more complex resource solutions. Our specialist recruitment divisions cover the entire technical arena, including some of the most economically and strategically important industries in the UK and the world today. We will never send your CV without your permission.
23/04/2024
Full time
Lead IT Security Manager Permanent Birmingham - 2 Days per week on site £48,900 - £61,140 per annum My client in the Rail industry are looking for a Lead IT Security Manager to join their fast-paced Operations team on a permanent basis. The Lead IT Security Manager is responsible for is the effective management of the Security Operations pillar within the IT Security, Compliance & Identity function. This includes Security technology and Security Operations Centre management. Key focus areas for this role, the ideal candidate will have experience in each of the below; Threat & Vulnerability Management Security Operations Centre - 24/7 Outsourced Web & Content Filtering - ProofPoint, Zscaler, etc. Endpoint Security Infrastructure Security Accountabilities * Lead the Security Operations pillar, determining and delivering requirements, methods, and tools to provide value and reduce risk across proactive monitoring, incident response, threat management and vulnerability management (among other activity) . * Lead the creation and maintenance of Security Operations policy, standards procedures, and documentation (including playbooks and guidance). * Manage the application and compliance of security operations procedures, reviewing actual and potential security breaches, and ensuring their investigation. * Lead the Security Operations team's response to incidents, recommending actions and appropriate control improvements. * Monitor the external environment to gather intelligence on emerging technologies, documenting impacts, threats, and opportunities to IT. * Provide expert advice on threat intelligence activities, identifying which threat categories are most dangerous to the organization and how to defend against them. * Manage vulnerability assessment activities within company IT, providing expert advice where necessary in the review of vulnerability assessment tools and techniques. * Develop, maintain, and test Security Operations' incident management procedures, investigating escalated incidents and facilitating recovery post-incident resolution. * Lead Security Operations risk management activities, leading on the identification of risks and vulnerabilities and assessment of their impacts. * Manage and oversee the day-to-day activity of the SOC supplier who will deliver security capabilities, communicating their activity to relevant teams. * Manage the design, delivery, maintenance, and continuous improvement of the IT Security Ops capabilities in line with business needs. * Manage the Security Operations Centre (SOC) capability, ensuring effective protection, defence, and response to IT security risks. * Promote the Security, Compliance & Identity function to develop and enhance the team profile to develop enduring relationships with stakeholders and teams. * Implement a multi-year Security roadmap that provides proactive capabilities which enable business objectives. * Actively promote and embed Equality Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) in all your work, and support and comply with all organisational initiatives, policies and procedures on EDI. Skills: * Relationship Building. Ability to develop and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders. * Security Operations. Ability provide leadership for live security incidents and helping conduct robust investigations in order to identify corrective actions and see them through to completion. * Threat Intelligence. Ability to provide guidance on proactive threat identification, analysis, and mitigation. Skilled in actionable intelligence, industry sources, and general awareness of threat landscape. * Vulnerability Assessment. Ability to identify and classify security vulnerabilities in networks, systems and applications and mitigating or eliminating their impact. * Risk Management. Ability to identify IT security operations risks and the delivery of audit remediation activities. * Emerging technology monitoring. Ability to identify and assess new and emerging technologies, products, services, methods and techniques. Knowledge: * Knowledge of IT Service Frameworks, methodologies, and best practice such as ITIL v4 and Agile. * Knowledge of day-to-day activities and best practice within a SOC. * Knowledge of technical security such as Firewalls, network security groups, and access controls. Type of Experience: * Experience of leading a team through the full IT service life cycle, enhancing security posture, and evolving capabilities via continual service improvement. * Experience of leading live cyber incidents and the remediation actions. * Experience of partnering with supplier teams for managed services delivery of improvements. * Experience across the full IT security spectrum (software, Servers, infrastructure, and networks). * Experience designing and implementing secure systems, leading review where necessary of complex security issues. * Experience of enabling and informing risk-based decisions. * Experience dealing with the security implications of transformation and day-to-day product changes. * Experience working with system architectures, displaying a strong understanding of the impact of vulnerabilities on varied systems Disclaimer: This vacancy is being advertised by either Advanced Resource Managers Limited, Advanced Resource Managers IT Limited or Advanced Resource Managers Engineering Limited ("ARM"). ARM is a specialist talent acquisition and management consultancy. We provide technical contingency recruitment and a portfolio of more complex resource solutions. Our specialist recruitment divisions cover the entire technical arena, including some of the most economically and strategically important industries in the UK and the world today. We will never send your CV without your permission.