Request Technology - Craig Johnson
Chicago, Illinois
*We are unable to sponsor for this permanent Full time role* *Position is bonus eligible* Prestigious Financial Company is currently seeking a Senior Linux DevOps Engineer. Candidate will be responsible for design and support of core platform engineering automation. This role will drive the strategy for infrastructure automation and be charged to improve application adoption, reduce overall operational support, and increase end-user usability of our platform services. Candidate will provide team leadership required to support a large, complex Architect L3 Linux based computing environment and an increasing transition to Linux infrastructure in AWS. Assist in driving infrastructure as code mentality throughout the organization and demonstrate a passion for automation concepts and tools. Responsibilities: Provide advanced system administration, operational support and problem resolution for a large complex Linux computing environment, including both virtualized and physical Servers. Create and Patch AMIs, perform pull requests, write Automation code using tools such as Ansible, Terraform, etc. Qualifications : Hands-on experience with: Terraform, Kubernetes, Jenkins, Kafka, Github, and configuration management tools such as Ansible. Relevant experience with configuration and implementation of IaaS, Infrastructure as code, AWS, Azure, etc. Extensive knowledge of Linux operating systems, Linux shells and standard utilities, and common Linux security tools at L3 level In depth system administration knowledge and skills for RedHat Linux. Technical Skills: Kubernetes Experience - Strong knowledge in Kubernetes deployment frameworks/platforms including Helm, Docker, Rancher, OpenShift, EKS. Linux Experience: Provide advanced system administration, operational support and problem resolution for a large complex Linux computing environment, including both virtualized and physical Servers. Create and Patch AMIs, perform pull requests, write Automation code using tools such as Ansible, Terraform, etc. Cloud Experience - Strong knowledge of secure cloud infrastructure design and components, such as: Servers, operating systems, networks, IAM, and storage. Cloud Certifications, specifically AWS Cloud certification would be preferred. Infra Automation - Expert knowledge in core automation development toolchain including Terraform, Ansible, Jenkins, Git, Harness. CICD Experience - Mastery of CICD best practices in a large organization. (GitOps/DevOps, secure builds, secure code promotion, deployments (Harness/Argo), automated testing (app and infra), integration of policy frameworks, cost-optimization, SLSA best practices) Resilient Design - Experience with architecting, implementing and maintaining highly available mission critical environments for 24/7 availability.
03/05/2024
Full time
*We are unable to sponsor for this permanent Full time role* *Position is bonus eligible* Prestigious Financial Company is currently seeking a Senior Linux DevOps Engineer. Candidate will be responsible for design and support of core platform engineering automation. This role will drive the strategy for infrastructure automation and be charged to improve application adoption, reduce overall operational support, and increase end-user usability of our platform services. Candidate will provide team leadership required to support a large, complex Architect L3 Linux based computing environment and an increasing transition to Linux infrastructure in AWS. Assist in driving infrastructure as code mentality throughout the organization and demonstrate a passion for automation concepts and tools. Responsibilities: Provide advanced system administration, operational support and problem resolution for a large complex Linux computing environment, including both virtualized and physical Servers. Create and Patch AMIs, perform pull requests, write Automation code using tools such as Ansible, Terraform, etc. Qualifications : Hands-on experience with: Terraform, Kubernetes, Jenkins, Kafka, Github, and configuration management tools such as Ansible. Relevant experience with configuration and implementation of IaaS, Infrastructure as code, AWS, Azure, etc. Extensive knowledge of Linux operating systems, Linux shells and standard utilities, and common Linux security tools at L3 level In depth system administration knowledge and skills for RedHat Linux. Technical Skills: Kubernetes Experience - Strong knowledge in Kubernetes deployment frameworks/platforms including Helm, Docker, Rancher, OpenShift, EKS. Linux Experience: Provide advanced system administration, operational support and problem resolution for a large complex Linux computing environment, including both virtualized and physical Servers. Create and Patch AMIs, perform pull requests, write Automation code using tools such as Ansible, Terraform, etc. Cloud Experience - Strong knowledge of secure cloud infrastructure design and components, such as: Servers, operating systems, networks, IAM, and storage. Cloud Certifications, specifically AWS Cloud certification would be preferred. Infra Automation - Expert knowledge in core automation development toolchain including Terraform, Ansible, Jenkins, Git, Harness. CICD Experience - Mastery of CICD best practices in a large organization. (GitOps/DevOps, secure builds, secure code promotion, deployments (Harness/Argo), automated testing (app and infra), integration of policy frameworks, cost-optimization, SLSA best practices) Resilient Design - Experience with architecting, implementing and maintaining highly available mission critical environments for 24/7 availability.
*We are unable to sponsor for this permanent Full time role* *Position is bonus eligible* Prestigious Financial Company is currently seeking a Senior Linux DevOps Engineer. Candidate will be responsible for design and support of core platform engineering automation. This role will drive the strategy for infrastructure automation and be charged to improve application adoption, reduce overall operational support, and increase end-user usability of our platform services. Candidate will provide team leadership required to support a large, complex Architect L3 Linux based computing environment and an increasing transition to Linux infrastructure in AWS. Assist in driving infrastructure as code mentality throughout the organization and demonstrate a passion for automation concepts and tools. Responsibilities: Provide advanced system administration, operational support and problem resolution for a large complex Linux computing environment, including both virtualized and physical Servers. Create and Patch AMIs, perform pull requests, write Automation code using tools such as Ansible, Terraform, etc. Qualifications : Hands-on experience with: Terraform, Kubernetes, Jenkins, Kafka, Github, and configuration management tools such as Ansible. Relevant experience with configuration and implementation of IaaS, Infrastructure as code, AWS, Azure, etc. Extensive knowledge of Linux operating systems, Linux shells and standard utilities, and common Linux security tools at L3 level In depth system administration knowledge and skills for RedHat Linux. Technical Skills: Kubernetes Experience - Strong knowledge in Kubernetes deployment frameworks/platforms including Helm, Docker, Rancher, OpenShift, EKS. Linux Experience: Provide advanced system administration, operational support and problem resolution for a large complex Linux computing environment, including both virtualized and physical Servers. Create and Patch AMIs, perform pull requests, write Automation code using tools such as Ansible, Terraform, etc. Cloud Experience - Strong knowledge of secure cloud infrastructure design and components, such as: Servers, operating systems, networks, IAM, and storage. Cloud Certifications, specifically AWS Cloud certification would be preferred. Infra Automation - Expert knowledge in core automation development toolchain including Terraform, Ansible, Jenkins, Git, Harness. CICD Experience - Mastery of CICD best practices in a large organization. (GitOps/DevOps, secure builds, secure code promotion, deployments (Harness/Argo), automated testing (app and infra), integration of policy frameworks, cost-optimization, SLSA best practices) Resilient Design - Experience with architecting, implementing and maintaining highly available mission critical environments for 24/7 availability.
03/05/2024
Full time
*We are unable to sponsor for this permanent Full time role* *Position is bonus eligible* Prestigious Financial Company is currently seeking a Senior Linux DevOps Engineer. Candidate will be responsible for design and support of core platform engineering automation. This role will drive the strategy for infrastructure automation and be charged to improve application adoption, reduce overall operational support, and increase end-user usability of our platform services. Candidate will provide team leadership required to support a large, complex Architect L3 Linux based computing environment and an increasing transition to Linux infrastructure in AWS. Assist in driving infrastructure as code mentality throughout the organization and demonstrate a passion for automation concepts and tools. Responsibilities: Provide advanced system administration, operational support and problem resolution for a large complex Linux computing environment, including both virtualized and physical Servers. Create and Patch AMIs, perform pull requests, write Automation code using tools such as Ansible, Terraform, etc. Qualifications : Hands-on experience with: Terraform, Kubernetes, Jenkins, Kafka, Github, and configuration management tools such as Ansible. Relevant experience with configuration and implementation of IaaS, Infrastructure as code, AWS, Azure, etc. Extensive knowledge of Linux operating systems, Linux shells and standard utilities, and common Linux security tools at L3 level In depth system administration knowledge and skills for RedHat Linux. Technical Skills: Kubernetes Experience - Strong knowledge in Kubernetes deployment frameworks/platforms including Helm, Docker, Rancher, OpenShift, EKS. Linux Experience: Provide advanced system administration, operational support and problem resolution for a large complex Linux computing environment, including both virtualized and physical Servers. Create and Patch AMIs, perform pull requests, write Automation code using tools such as Ansible, Terraform, etc. Cloud Experience - Strong knowledge of secure cloud infrastructure design and components, such as: Servers, operating systems, networks, IAM, and storage. Cloud Certifications, specifically AWS Cloud certification would be preferred. Infra Automation - Expert knowledge in core automation development toolchain including Terraform, Ansible, Jenkins, Git, Harness. CICD Experience - Mastery of CICD best practices in a large organization. (GitOps/DevOps, secure builds, secure code promotion, deployments (Harness/Argo), automated testing (app and infra), integration of policy frameworks, cost-optimization, SLSA best practices) Resilient Design - Experience with architecting, implementing and maintaining highly available mission critical environments for 24/7 availability.
Senior Infrastructure Engineer/Azure/DevOps focus Surrey or Hampshire/Hybrid/WFH £60,000 to £65,000 + £4-5,000 oncall/overtime, plus bonus excellent benefits and growth potential (fantastic employer)/Surrey or Hampshire albeit 1, possibly 2 days per week in the office This role is a hybrid position and can be based in either their Dorking (Surrey) or Basingstoke (Hampshire) offices with the expectation of being in the office 4 - 6 times per month. The overall package is worth around £80-85k. A leading financial services company are recruiting for a Senior Infrastructure Engineer to take a lead position within their infrastructure team: - with a requirement to be a senior technical engineer and lead by example. - a core element of this role is having the ability to affect technical change in their environment. - this can be as simple as leading new migrations, implementing new software or leading the support of their new Azure Cloud environment. - but you need to have the ability to articulate this and demonstrate what you have done and bring to the table. An understanding or appreciation of Azure and DevOps, is an advantage, but not essential as they are slowly moving their environment over to an infrastructure that supports Azure, although this will only be a small percentage of their estate and they have a hybrid on-prem/cloud (potentially around 20%) model. This is a great role working in a team where career progression is actively encouraged. Ideally you will possess core skills within Wintel/VMware technologies, have a DevOps appreciation and understanding, but this is definitely not a DevOps role. Any knowledge of Nutanix or the willingness to learn it as a new technology is well received and the ability to take on new technology and role with it is important. The primary day to day work for the Senior Infrastructure Engineer/Azure/DevOps focus will consist of: Individuals in the Senior Infrastructure Engineer position are responsible for designing system and infrastructure architectures spanning the whole range of hardware and software technologies in their designated field, using approved system engineering practices. They will develop and maintain the high-level design plan for the overall logical and technical IT architecture. They will provide technical leadership and consulting across the organisation, from strategic decision making to project level planning. They will gain organisational commitment for all high-level Infrastructure plans and initiate and participate in projects to evaluate technologies and methods for implementing these plans. They will work closely with decision makers throughout the organisation to identify, recommend, develop, implement, and support cost-effective information processing and communication technologies. They will benchmark, analyse, report on, and make recommendations for the improvement of the relevant IT Infrastructure and IT systems. They will apply proven analytical and problem-solving skills to help validate, verify, communicate, and resolve complex systems/software/networking/infrastructure applications and infrastructure issues. They are responsible for planning, designing and analysing the organisations operating system(s), storage management, agents/instrumentation, systems management, security, network, web administration, database management, automation, and application technical stacks. Additionally, this position may require working knowledge of multiple computing/networking platforms (including physical, virtual, and cloud,) while ensuring high levels of data quality and availability. They are also responsible for capacity planning, backup and restore process design, performance analysis, and developing data disaster recovery plans. Principal Duties and Responsibilities for the Senior Infrastructure Engineer/Azure/DevOps role: Designs, builds and deploys solutions across the relevant infrastructure technologies, including Humanas Azure tenant. Designs automation of infrastructure as a service and capabilities including virtual networks, virtual machines, cloud services, web sites, data services, IoT, etc. Leads technical deployments that involve multiple IT teams and stakeholders. Develops and enhances the orchestration and automation of cloud enablement tools. Designs a highly scalable and redundant physical or virtual infrastructure to support the companys future growth. Provides innovative suggestions for complex implementation solutions. Creates documentation and implementation plans to allow support teams to build and manage the relevant environment. Develops and manages an infrastructure capacity plan. Required Skillset for the Senior Infrastructure Engineer/Azure/DevOps focus position: Possess significantly developed hands-on technical expertise in multiple key operating systems or subsystem areas. Have some experience in creating as well as using Scripting and other tools to automate routine tasks - Ability to automate manual tasks using Scripting languages (eg Shell, python, Perl, bash). Drive resolution of technical problems in a methodical and professional manner. Effectively summarise and clearly communicate software/hardware problems involving multiple support teams. Some Azure/Cloud exposure, with a DevOps understanding. Demonstrable related work experience (Wintel, VMWare) any experience with Nutanix Converged technologies, including Nutanix Acropolis Hypervisor or AHV. Windows OS Configuring & troubleshooting 2016, 2019 and 2022 (nice to have). VMware Virtualisation 6.5+. AD/DNS/GPO configuration. ITIL Framework grounding (Incident, Change, etc). Any Scripting knowledge is an advantage. Senior Infrastructure Engineer/Azure/DevOps focus Surrey or Hampshire/Hybrid/WFH £60,000 to £65,000 + £4-5,000 oncall/overtime, plus bonus excellent benefits and growth potential (fantastic employer)/Surrey or Hampshire albeit 1, possibly 2 days per week in the office
03/05/2024
Full time
Senior Infrastructure Engineer/Azure/DevOps focus Surrey or Hampshire/Hybrid/WFH £60,000 to £65,000 + £4-5,000 oncall/overtime, plus bonus excellent benefits and growth potential (fantastic employer)/Surrey or Hampshire albeit 1, possibly 2 days per week in the office This role is a hybrid position and can be based in either their Dorking (Surrey) or Basingstoke (Hampshire) offices with the expectation of being in the office 4 - 6 times per month. The overall package is worth around £80-85k. A leading financial services company are recruiting for a Senior Infrastructure Engineer to take a lead position within their infrastructure team: - with a requirement to be a senior technical engineer and lead by example. - a core element of this role is having the ability to affect technical change in their environment. - this can be as simple as leading new migrations, implementing new software or leading the support of their new Azure Cloud environment. - but you need to have the ability to articulate this and demonstrate what you have done and bring to the table. An understanding or appreciation of Azure and DevOps, is an advantage, but not essential as they are slowly moving their environment over to an infrastructure that supports Azure, although this will only be a small percentage of their estate and they have a hybrid on-prem/cloud (potentially around 20%) model. This is a great role working in a team where career progression is actively encouraged. Ideally you will possess core skills within Wintel/VMware technologies, have a DevOps appreciation and understanding, but this is definitely not a DevOps role. Any knowledge of Nutanix or the willingness to learn it as a new technology is well received and the ability to take on new technology and role with it is important. The primary day to day work for the Senior Infrastructure Engineer/Azure/DevOps focus will consist of: Individuals in the Senior Infrastructure Engineer position are responsible for designing system and infrastructure architectures spanning the whole range of hardware and software technologies in their designated field, using approved system engineering practices. They will develop and maintain the high-level design plan for the overall logical and technical IT architecture. They will provide technical leadership and consulting across the organisation, from strategic decision making to project level planning. They will gain organisational commitment for all high-level Infrastructure plans and initiate and participate in projects to evaluate technologies and methods for implementing these plans. They will work closely with decision makers throughout the organisation to identify, recommend, develop, implement, and support cost-effective information processing and communication technologies. They will benchmark, analyse, report on, and make recommendations for the improvement of the relevant IT Infrastructure and IT systems. They will apply proven analytical and problem-solving skills to help validate, verify, communicate, and resolve complex systems/software/networking/infrastructure applications and infrastructure issues. They are responsible for planning, designing and analysing the organisations operating system(s), storage management, agents/instrumentation, systems management, security, network, web administration, database management, automation, and application technical stacks. Additionally, this position may require working knowledge of multiple computing/networking platforms (including physical, virtual, and cloud,) while ensuring high levels of data quality and availability. They are also responsible for capacity planning, backup and restore process design, performance analysis, and developing data disaster recovery plans. Principal Duties and Responsibilities for the Senior Infrastructure Engineer/Azure/DevOps role: Designs, builds and deploys solutions across the relevant infrastructure technologies, including Humanas Azure tenant. Designs automation of infrastructure as a service and capabilities including virtual networks, virtual machines, cloud services, web sites, data services, IoT, etc. Leads technical deployments that involve multiple IT teams and stakeholders. Develops and enhances the orchestration and automation of cloud enablement tools. Designs a highly scalable and redundant physical or virtual infrastructure to support the companys future growth. Provides innovative suggestions for complex implementation solutions. Creates documentation and implementation plans to allow support teams to build and manage the relevant environment. Develops and manages an infrastructure capacity plan. Required Skillset for the Senior Infrastructure Engineer/Azure/DevOps focus position: Possess significantly developed hands-on technical expertise in multiple key operating systems or subsystem areas. Have some experience in creating as well as using Scripting and other tools to automate routine tasks - Ability to automate manual tasks using Scripting languages (eg Shell, python, Perl, bash). Drive resolution of technical problems in a methodical and professional manner. Effectively summarise and clearly communicate software/hardware problems involving multiple support teams. Some Azure/Cloud exposure, with a DevOps understanding. Demonstrable related work experience (Wintel, VMWare) any experience with Nutanix Converged technologies, including Nutanix Acropolis Hypervisor or AHV. Windows OS Configuring & troubleshooting 2016, 2019 and 2022 (nice to have). VMware Virtualisation 6.5+. AD/DNS/GPO configuration. ITIL Framework grounding (Incident, Change, etc). Any Scripting knowledge is an advantage. Senior Infrastructure Engineer/Azure/DevOps focus Surrey or Hampshire/Hybrid/WFH £60,000 to £65,000 + £4-5,000 oncall/overtime, plus bonus excellent benefits and growth potential (fantastic employer)/Surrey or Hampshire albeit 1, possibly 2 days per week in the office
*3 days working from London office* Manage the Cyber Test and Validation process, Support Cyber Risk Assessment and drive Cyber Assurance programme across the bank through: Conduct cyber assessment of projects helping to drive adoption of application and infrastructure security controls and best practices. Advise on leading edge engineering to protect the bank's network from security risks related to web, mobile, web services, and Client Server architectures. Conduct risk reviews of 3rd party systems and applications to assess the standard and proprietary application security controls used by the application (eg authentication, authorization, input validation, output sanitization, error handling, application resilience) against bank policies and standards. Work with different teams in various jurisdictions where specific technology and cybersecurity regulations create requirements that are not directly supported by our global framework. Drive implementation of security controls in various platforms by working with technology infrastructure teams. Demonstrate deep understanding, passion and thought leadership for Information and Cybersecurity and its impact of new technologies, services and solutions. Investigate, coordinate and address Information and Cybersecurity incidents Act as liaison for global team in coordinating collection and preservation of forensic evidence in support of security event investigation. Analyse potential infrastructure security incidents to determine if incident qualifies as a legitimate security breach. Collaborate with stakeholders to continually operate and improve a world-class cyber program by providing input into the uplift of sensory tools, detection tuning, and access to data sources to increase detection effectiveness. Convey complicated technical analysis to management via investigation synopses, graphical depictions of attacks, and comprehensive presentations. Act as a liaison to stakeholders, including those outside of the technology team(s), during security investigations and incidents Respond to regulatory requests regarding security incidents, as well as the relevant protective and detective security measures. Report the status of ongoing incidents, as well as the follow-up actions for resolved incidents to management Support Compliance, regulatory, or litigation related investigations by coordinating e-discovery, evidence collection and other such activities. Communicating status and risks in a succinct, direct and open manner for proper issue management life cycle tracking. Drafting responses to requests for information from regulators in the jurisdictions in which the bank operates Coordinating engagements with regulators, including periodic reporting, preparation of presentations and written deliverables Conducting analysis to identify potential gaps and issues from ongoing changes of regulatory requirement of relevance to the bank's business and risk environments Preparing presentations and written products on regulatory trends and issues to inform leadership decisions Coordinating with counterparts in other jurisdictions and regional stakeholders (eg Legal, Compliance, Preferred Qualifications and Experience A minimum of 10+ years of experience with a mix of Cybersecurity, Systems, Infrastructure, Network, and Cloud experience. Broad technical security skills in multiple technology areas such as applications deployments, endpoints, data, infrastructure, cloud, DNS, PKI, Email, OS (Windows, MAC,.NIX), SDN, encryption, forensics, authentication, Firewalls, proxies, identity and access control, BC/DR, remote access, and cryptography. Extensive experience in architecting and engineering complex security solutions utilizing and interpreting models to implement company policies, standards globally. Familiarity with techniques/methodologies such as "Attack and Defensive" methods, Threat Hunting, Threat modelling, Reverse engineering, Vulnerability Management, Data modelling, Evaluation of security products/services, Metrics development, etc. Proficiency and experience in automation and Scripting using Python, Shell, Ansible, Jenkins, etc. Demonstrated experience with utilizing and migrating to one or more cloud technologies such as Microsoft Azure, and AWS. Knowledge of Google Cloud Platform, Alibaba Cloud, and Microsoft Office 365 is a plus. Information Security and/or Information Technology industry certification (CISSP, CISM, CISSP-ISSMP, CRISC, GIAC, Azure and AWS equivalent) preferred. Ability to synthesize data, conceptualize and get to the root cause of processes that created the risk. Experience working in a multi-vendor and outsourced IT environment. Good understanding of COBIT and ITIL processes including change, incident and problem management. Experience in Financial Services is a nice to have but not mandatory. Our Recruitment Delivery Team are committed to offering an inclusive recruitment experience to all candidates. If you require any accommodations or adjustments as a result of disability, impairment, or health condition, please do not hesitate to let me know by emailing
03/05/2024
Full time
*3 days working from London office* Manage the Cyber Test and Validation process, Support Cyber Risk Assessment and drive Cyber Assurance programme across the bank through: Conduct cyber assessment of projects helping to drive adoption of application and infrastructure security controls and best practices. Advise on leading edge engineering to protect the bank's network from security risks related to web, mobile, web services, and Client Server architectures. Conduct risk reviews of 3rd party systems and applications to assess the standard and proprietary application security controls used by the application (eg authentication, authorization, input validation, output sanitization, error handling, application resilience) against bank policies and standards. Work with different teams in various jurisdictions where specific technology and cybersecurity regulations create requirements that are not directly supported by our global framework. Drive implementation of security controls in various platforms by working with technology infrastructure teams. Demonstrate deep understanding, passion and thought leadership for Information and Cybersecurity and its impact of new technologies, services and solutions. Investigate, coordinate and address Information and Cybersecurity incidents Act as liaison for global team in coordinating collection and preservation of forensic evidence in support of security event investigation. Analyse potential infrastructure security incidents to determine if incident qualifies as a legitimate security breach. Collaborate with stakeholders to continually operate and improve a world-class cyber program by providing input into the uplift of sensory tools, detection tuning, and access to data sources to increase detection effectiveness. Convey complicated technical analysis to management via investigation synopses, graphical depictions of attacks, and comprehensive presentations. Act as a liaison to stakeholders, including those outside of the technology team(s), during security investigations and incidents Respond to regulatory requests regarding security incidents, as well as the relevant protective and detective security measures. Report the status of ongoing incidents, as well as the follow-up actions for resolved incidents to management Support Compliance, regulatory, or litigation related investigations by coordinating e-discovery, evidence collection and other such activities. Communicating status and risks in a succinct, direct and open manner for proper issue management life cycle tracking. Drafting responses to requests for information from regulators in the jurisdictions in which the bank operates Coordinating engagements with regulators, including periodic reporting, preparation of presentations and written deliverables Conducting analysis to identify potential gaps and issues from ongoing changes of regulatory requirement of relevance to the bank's business and risk environments Preparing presentations and written products on regulatory trends and issues to inform leadership decisions Coordinating with counterparts in other jurisdictions and regional stakeholders (eg Legal, Compliance, Preferred Qualifications and Experience A minimum of 10+ years of experience with a mix of Cybersecurity, Systems, Infrastructure, Network, and Cloud experience. Broad technical security skills in multiple technology areas such as applications deployments, endpoints, data, infrastructure, cloud, DNS, PKI, Email, OS (Windows, MAC,.NIX), SDN, encryption, forensics, authentication, Firewalls, proxies, identity and access control, BC/DR, remote access, and cryptography. Extensive experience in architecting and engineering complex security solutions utilizing and interpreting models to implement company policies, standards globally. Familiarity with techniques/methodologies such as "Attack and Defensive" methods, Threat Hunting, Threat modelling, Reverse engineering, Vulnerability Management, Data modelling, Evaluation of security products/services, Metrics development, etc. Proficiency and experience in automation and Scripting using Python, Shell, Ansible, Jenkins, etc. Demonstrated experience with utilizing and migrating to one or more cloud technologies such as Microsoft Azure, and AWS. Knowledge of Google Cloud Platform, Alibaba Cloud, and Microsoft Office 365 is a plus. Information Security and/or Information Technology industry certification (CISSP, CISM, CISSP-ISSMP, CRISC, GIAC, Azure and AWS equivalent) preferred. Ability to synthesize data, conceptualize and get to the root cause of processes that created the risk. Experience working in a multi-vendor and outsourced IT environment. Good understanding of COBIT and ITIL processes including change, incident and problem management. Experience in Financial Services is a nice to have but not mandatory. Our Recruitment Delivery Team are committed to offering an inclusive recruitment experience to all candidates. If you require any accommodations or adjustments as a result of disability, impairment, or health condition, please do not hesitate to let me know by emailing
Position Overview: The Head of IT will play a crucial role in owning the IT and Security strategy for the organisation through an exciting period of growth. Leading a team of talented IT professionals, the successful candidate will oversee the design, implementation, and maintenance of systems, networks, and applications, providing technical expertise and strategic direction to support the company's growth and operational efficiency. The role will focus on; Driving productivity gains throughout the business by leveraging the use of technology. Driving the Infrastructure modernisation programme of work - centred on Azure/M365 solutions. Manage, develop and motivate the IT team to deliver a best-in-class service function. The alignment of technical and business objectives to support continued revenue growth across the organisation Development and management of the existing IT systems. Security and integrity of system information Key Responsibilities Team Leadership: Develop and motivate immediate team to achieve IT objectives/agreed SLAs. Lead from the front and be prepared to get "hands dirty". Ability to business partner with all internal stakeholders and be an effective communicator. Develop and maintain positive relationships with all key partners and stakeholders. Clear and open reporting to wider business. Strategic planning: Evaluate business requirements and identify solutions and opportunities to both meet their requirements and drive value add activities. Build on current vision and continue to develop rolling three-year plan. Involve all relevant stakeholders in the planning stage and provide clear communication of the plan Budget Control Own P&L and work with finance on annual and quarterly budgeting cycles. Effectively manage the P&L to agreed budgets. Ability to communicate value add (ROI) of projects. Security and Compliance: Implement and enforce mechanisms that support company security policies and procedures to safeguard the integrity and confidentiality of company data. Stay abreast of industry best practices and regulatory requirements. Project Management: Lead IT projects from inception to completion, ensuring timely delivery within budget and meeting business requirements. Collaborate with stakeholders to define project scope, goals, and deliverables. Vendor/Supplier Management: Manage relationships with IT vendors, ensuring effective communication and timely resolution of issues. Evaluate and recommend new technologies and solutions to enhance IT capabilities. Qualifications/Experience: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field. Proven experience as a Head of IT, with a focus on Windows environments. Strong leadership and team management skills. Experience implementing SaaS solutions - Azure/M365 adoption and associated security. Proven track record of leading and developing high performing IT teams. Experience of leading and delivering complex projects. History of managing multi-site Infrastructure & IT Operations environments Leading change in an IT environment. Multiple locations/Manufacturing experience is desirable. Experience in a high growth SME environment is highly desirable Project management skills and familiarity with ITIL best practices. Security certifications (eg, CISSP, CompTIA Security+) are a plus. Effective communicator at all levels - both internal and external Problem solver Innovative Strong negotiator. Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to equal opportunity and diversity. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: Security alert: scammers are currently targeting jobseekers. Robert Half do not ask candidates for a fee or request candidates to send applications through instant messaging services such as WhatsApp or Telegram. Learn how to protect yourself by visiting our website:
03/05/2024
Full time
Position Overview: The Head of IT will play a crucial role in owning the IT and Security strategy for the organisation through an exciting period of growth. Leading a team of talented IT professionals, the successful candidate will oversee the design, implementation, and maintenance of systems, networks, and applications, providing technical expertise and strategic direction to support the company's growth and operational efficiency. The role will focus on; Driving productivity gains throughout the business by leveraging the use of technology. Driving the Infrastructure modernisation programme of work - centred on Azure/M365 solutions. Manage, develop and motivate the IT team to deliver a best-in-class service function. The alignment of technical and business objectives to support continued revenue growth across the organisation Development and management of the existing IT systems. Security and integrity of system information Key Responsibilities Team Leadership: Develop and motivate immediate team to achieve IT objectives/agreed SLAs. Lead from the front and be prepared to get "hands dirty". Ability to business partner with all internal stakeholders and be an effective communicator. Develop and maintain positive relationships with all key partners and stakeholders. Clear and open reporting to wider business. Strategic planning: Evaluate business requirements and identify solutions and opportunities to both meet their requirements and drive value add activities. Build on current vision and continue to develop rolling three-year plan. Involve all relevant stakeholders in the planning stage and provide clear communication of the plan Budget Control Own P&L and work with finance on annual and quarterly budgeting cycles. Effectively manage the P&L to agreed budgets. Ability to communicate value add (ROI) of projects. Security and Compliance: Implement and enforce mechanisms that support company security policies and procedures to safeguard the integrity and confidentiality of company data. Stay abreast of industry best practices and regulatory requirements. Project Management: Lead IT projects from inception to completion, ensuring timely delivery within budget and meeting business requirements. Collaborate with stakeholders to define project scope, goals, and deliverables. Vendor/Supplier Management: Manage relationships with IT vendors, ensuring effective communication and timely resolution of issues. Evaluate and recommend new technologies and solutions to enhance IT capabilities. Qualifications/Experience: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field. Proven experience as a Head of IT, with a focus on Windows environments. Strong leadership and team management skills. Experience implementing SaaS solutions - Azure/M365 adoption and associated security. Proven track record of leading and developing high performing IT teams. Experience of leading and delivering complex projects. History of managing multi-site Infrastructure & IT Operations environments Leading change in an IT environment. Multiple locations/Manufacturing experience is desirable. Experience in a high growth SME environment is highly desirable Project management skills and familiarity with ITIL best practices. Security certifications (eg, CISSP, CompTIA Security+) are a plus. Effective communicator at all levels - both internal and external Problem solver Innovative Strong negotiator. Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to equal opportunity and diversity. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: Security alert: scammers are currently targeting jobseekers. Robert Half do not ask candidates for a fee or request candidates to send applications through instant messaging services such as WhatsApp or Telegram. Learn how to protect yourself by visiting our website:
University of the Arts London (UAL) is a world-leading creative university for teaching and research in art, design, fashion, communication and performing arts. UAL is made up of six renowned colleges and hosts several institutes that further the university's mission. Under the leadership of our President and Vice-Chancellor, we are designing the University around social purpose; through the students and ideas we send out into the world, and the partnerships we build to achieve social, environmental, and economic progress. Digital & Technology at UAL is on an exciting journey, shifting from a technology-centric to a user-centric approach, investing in the people and processes enabled by digital and transforming the student and staff experience. The VLE Technical Operations Manager is a new role in the Teaching and Learning Product team, and will play a pivotal role in enhancing Student Experience, through ensuring the technical operations of UAL's Virtual Learning Environment (Moodle), along with other Teaching and Learning products. Reporting to the DevOps Manager, you will ensure the team is delivering on day-to-day 3rd line support issues, managing server upgrades, and broader infrastructure/hosting requirements. Alongside this, you'll work closely with colleagues who focus on Development and Support to ensure effective resolution of issues and change delivery. More broadly, you will provide technical leadership, build and maintain key stakeholder relationships and lead on major incident response ensuring functionality of the University's VLE. You will also play a key role supporting our DevOps maturity focusing on maintaining and improving operational excellence. Core Skills Experience with web applications and the infrastructure/hosting requirements (for example Moodle, WordPress or other learning management systems or content management systems) Strong knowledge of customer centric service management processes Experience with web hosting platforms and security standards (eg Apache) Demonstrated ability to adapt to an ever-changing technical landscape. Extensive experience of working with a diverse range of stakeholders and external partners to deliver and develop digital products and services. Demonstrable experience of driving and championing new ways of working while bringing people along with you UAL is a world-class university, shaping the creative industries worldwide, and staff have access to a range of benefits, which recognise and reward the contributions they make, including: Competitive salary package of up to £68,406 per annum 34 days annual leave plus public holidays Generous, defined benefit pension scheme Family-friendly policies, including 26 weeks of full maternity or paternity pay Closing date: Monday 20th May Interviews will take place virtually on Wednesday 29/Thursday 30th May Hays Technology have been appointed by UAL to manage the recruitment of this role. For all enquiries, please contact Daniel Friedman at Hays Technology 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.
03/05/2024
Full time
University of the Arts London (UAL) is a world-leading creative university for teaching and research in art, design, fashion, communication and performing arts. UAL is made up of six renowned colleges and hosts several institutes that further the university's mission. Under the leadership of our President and Vice-Chancellor, we are designing the University around social purpose; through the students and ideas we send out into the world, and the partnerships we build to achieve social, environmental, and economic progress. Digital & Technology at UAL is on an exciting journey, shifting from a technology-centric to a user-centric approach, investing in the people and processes enabled by digital and transforming the student and staff experience. The VLE Technical Operations Manager is a new role in the Teaching and Learning Product team, and will play a pivotal role in enhancing Student Experience, through ensuring the technical operations of UAL's Virtual Learning Environment (Moodle), along with other Teaching and Learning products. Reporting to the DevOps Manager, you will ensure the team is delivering on day-to-day 3rd line support issues, managing server upgrades, and broader infrastructure/hosting requirements. Alongside this, you'll work closely with colleagues who focus on Development and Support to ensure effective resolution of issues and change delivery. More broadly, you will provide technical leadership, build and maintain key stakeholder relationships and lead on major incident response ensuring functionality of the University's VLE. You will also play a key role supporting our DevOps maturity focusing on maintaining and improving operational excellence. Core Skills Experience with web applications and the infrastructure/hosting requirements (for example Moodle, WordPress or other learning management systems or content management systems) Strong knowledge of customer centric service management processes Experience with web hosting platforms and security standards (eg Apache) Demonstrated ability to adapt to an ever-changing technical landscape. Extensive experience of working with a diverse range of stakeholders and external partners to deliver and develop digital products and services. Demonstrable experience of driving and championing new ways of working while bringing people along with you UAL is a world-class university, shaping the creative industries worldwide, and staff have access to a range of benefits, which recognise and reward the contributions they make, including: Competitive salary package of up to £68,406 per annum 34 days annual leave plus public holidays Generous, defined benefit pension scheme Family-friendly policies, including 26 weeks of full maternity or paternity pay Closing date: Monday 20th May Interviews will take place virtually on Wednesday 29/Thursday 30th May Hays Technology have been appointed by UAL to manage the recruitment of this role. For all enquiries, please contact Daniel Friedman at Hays Technology 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.
Job Description Data Security Analyst - Cyber & Information Resilience Salary: National ranging from £51,200 to £68,000 and London from £56,400 to £75,000 Eligibility of Security clearance is mandatory Are you interested in joining a team that will design and implement a data security strategy? The team/department The Cyber and Information Resilience (C&IR) Team is a department that has been formed to respond to the growing threat from cyber security and the organisation's increasing reliance on the data in order to effectively regulate of the financial sector and ensure that relevant markets function well. Within the department, the C&IR Operational Assurance Team is responsible for the definition and provision of and integrated set of security and information assurance activities across the whole of the FCA. C&IR Operational Assurance will conduct security and data reviews, analysis and testing to confirm the appropriate application (whether through technology, process or behaviour) of the policies and the secure operation of the FCA's systems and the information and data thereon. What you will be doing (the role) * Manage the design, development, and implementation of data security strategy and policies across the organisation * Conduct risk assessments and audits to identify vulnerabilities and areas for improvement in data security practices * Collaborate with internal stakeholders to assess data security requirements for new projects and initiatives * Provide guidance and support to business units on data security best practices and compliance requirements * Monitor and analyse data security incidents, investigate root causes, and implement corrective actions as necessary * Lead Data Loss Protection (DLP) rule development life cycle including policy development, response rules, and maintenance * Acts as the subject matter expert for a DLP domain, producing knowledge transfer materials, and dealing with complex internal and external stakeholder queries * Develop and enforce security controls for cloud-based infrastructure in alignment with enterprise requirements What you will get from the role * Being part of a multi-disciplinary team that is strategically important to the mission of the FCA * Influence the strategic direction of information compliance and resilience at the FCA * Work in an environment that encourages learning and collaboration within all areas of Cyber and Information Security * Opportunity to develop and mature the information assurance control framework through leadership and direction, driving values and behaviours to ensure alignment and commitment between key stakeholders and the wider business Our competitive flexible benefits scheme gives you the opportunity to create a personalised benefits package, tailored to suit your life cycle. You can use this allowance to purchase additional benefits such as dental or cycle to work or you have the option top up your base salary by taking this as cash. Core benefits that you will receive as standard are: * 25 days holiday per year plus bank holidays * Private healthcare with Bupa * A non-contributory Pension of at least 8% of basic salary each month (there are several contribution levels that increase depending on your age - up to 12% a month once you reach age 35) * Life assurance of eight times your basic salary * Income protection We support hybrid working which means you will be able to work from home up to 60% of the time over a month with the remainder of your time in one of our three office locations. The skills and experience you will have Minimum We are a signatory to the Government's Disability Confident scheme. This means that we will offer an interview to disabled candidates entering under the scheme, who best meet the minimum criteria for a role. * Proven experience of Data Loss Prevention technologies (Network, Email, Endpoint, etc.) and processes * Demonstrable evidence of performing technical assessments and audits of information and data repositories, such as M365, as well as auditing IT processes * Experience of Information and Data Risk Management practices Essential * Proven background in security engineering, data protection, data life cycle management, data loss prevention or the supporting of these security solutions * Experience implementing policy modules for automation across industry standards including ISO27001 and GDPR * Working knowledge of Microsoft Purview functionality, ability to deliver the best business solution to ensure compliance across the Microsoft Office Suite of products * Hands-on involvement in the delivery and execution of more than one of the areas listed in the job description key responsibilities * Analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify and oversee mitigation of data security risks About the FCA The FCA regulates the conduct of nearly 45,000 firms in the UK to ensure our financial markets are honest, fair and competitive. We do this to make sure markets work well for individuals, businesses and the economy as a whole. For more information on what we do, our three-year strategy can be found here. The FCA's Values & Diversity Our ambition is to cultivate a culture of inclusion for all employees that respects their individual strengths, views, and experiences. We believe that our differences and similarities enable us to be a better organisation - one that makes better decisions, drives innovation, and delivers better regulation. The FCA is committed to achieving greater diversity across all levels of the organisations. Given this, we particularly welcome applications from women, disabled and minority ethnic candidates for our senior associate role. Flexible working We welcome applications from candidates who are looking for flexible arrangements. Many of our staff work flexibly including working part time, staggered hours, and job shares. We can't promise to give you exactly what you want but we won't judge you for asking. Multi-location As part of the FCA's on-going commitment to develop our national presence, most of our vacancies are now open to working in our Edinburgh, Leeds, or London offices. This means that as part of the application process you will be able to select your preference of which office location you would like to work from. Our Recruitment Delivery Team are committed to offering an inclusive recruitment experience to all candidates. If you require any accommodations or adjustments as a result of disability, impairment, or health condition, please do not hesitate to let me know by emailing.
03/05/2024
Full time
Job Description Data Security Analyst - Cyber & Information Resilience Salary: National ranging from £51,200 to £68,000 and London from £56,400 to £75,000 Eligibility of Security clearance is mandatory Are you interested in joining a team that will design and implement a data security strategy? The team/department The Cyber and Information Resilience (C&IR) Team is a department that has been formed to respond to the growing threat from cyber security and the organisation's increasing reliance on the data in order to effectively regulate of the financial sector and ensure that relevant markets function well. Within the department, the C&IR Operational Assurance Team is responsible for the definition and provision of and integrated set of security and information assurance activities across the whole of the FCA. C&IR Operational Assurance will conduct security and data reviews, analysis and testing to confirm the appropriate application (whether through technology, process or behaviour) of the policies and the secure operation of the FCA's systems and the information and data thereon. What you will be doing (the role) * Manage the design, development, and implementation of data security strategy and policies across the organisation * Conduct risk assessments and audits to identify vulnerabilities and areas for improvement in data security practices * Collaborate with internal stakeholders to assess data security requirements for new projects and initiatives * Provide guidance and support to business units on data security best practices and compliance requirements * Monitor and analyse data security incidents, investigate root causes, and implement corrective actions as necessary * Lead Data Loss Protection (DLP) rule development life cycle including policy development, response rules, and maintenance * Acts as the subject matter expert for a DLP domain, producing knowledge transfer materials, and dealing with complex internal and external stakeholder queries * Develop and enforce security controls for cloud-based infrastructure in alignment with enterprise requirements What you will get from the role * Being part of a multi-disciplinary team that is strategically important to the mission of the FCA * Influence the strategic direction of information compliance and resilience at the FCA * Work in an environment that encourages learning and collaboration within all areas of Cyber and Information Security * Opportunity to develop and mature the information assurance control framework through leadership and direction, driving values and behaviours to ensure alignment and commitment between key stakeholders and the wider business Our competitive flexible benefits scheme gives you the opportunity to create a personalised benefits package, tailored to suit your life cycle. You can use this allowance to purchase additional benefits such as dental or cycle to work or you have the option top up your base salary by taking this as cash. Core benefits that you will receive as standard are: * 25 days holiday per year plus bank holidays * Private healthcare with Bupa * A non-contributory Pension of at least 8% of basic salary each month (there are several contribution levels that increase depending on your age - up to 12% a month once you reach age 35) * Life assurance of eight times your basic salary * Income protection We support hybrid working which means you will be able to work from home up to 60% of the time over a month with the remainder of your time in one of our three office locations. The skills and experience you will have Minimum We are a signatory to the Government's Disability Confident scheme. This means that we will offer an interview to disabled candidates entering under the scheme, who best meet the minimum criteria for a role. * Proven experience of Data Loss Prevention technologies (Network, Email, Endpoint, etc.) and processes * Demonstrable evidence of performing technical assessments and audits of information and data repositories, such as M365, as well as auditing IT processes * Experience of Information and Data Risk Management practices Essential * Proven background in security engineering, data protection, data life cycle management, data loss prevention or the supporting of these security solutions * Experience implementing policy modules for automation across industry standards including ISO27001 and GDPR * Working knowledge of Microsoft Purview functionality, ability to deliver the best business solution to ensure compliance across the Microsoft Office Suite of products * Hands-on involvement in the delivery and execution of more than one of the areas listed in the job description key responsibilities * Analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify and oversee mitigation of data security risks About the FCA The FCA regulates the conduct of nearly 45,000 firms in the UK to ensure our financial markets are honest, fair and competitive. We do this to make sure markets work well for individuals, businesses and the economy as a whole. For more information on what we do, our three-year strategy can be found here. The FCA's Values & Diversity Our ambition is to cultivate a culture of inclusion for all employees that respects their individual strengths, views, and experiences. We believe that our differences and similarities enable us to be a better organisation - one that makes better decisions, drives innovation, and delivers better regulation. The FCA is committed to achieving greater diversity across all levels of the organisations. Given this, we particularly welcome applications from women, disabled and minority ethnic candidates for our senior associate role. Flexible working We welcome applications from candidates who are looking for flexible arrangements. Many of our staff work flexibly including working part time, staggered hours, and job shares. We can't promise to give you exactly what you want but we won't judge you for asking. Multi-location As part of the FCA's on-going commitment to develop our national presence, most of our vacancies are now open to working in our Edinburgh, Leeds, or London offices. This means that as part of the application process you will be able to select your preference of which office location you would like to work from. Our Recruitment Delivery Team are committed to offering an inclusive recruitment experience to all candidates. If you require any accommodations or adjustments as a result of disability, impairment, or health condition, please do not hesitate to let me know by emailing.
Robert Half have partnered exclusively with an established regulated Financial Services business in the Bristol as they look to hire an innovative IT Director to support their continued growth. Key Deliverables: Oversee IT operations and supervise systems and IT staff Develop strategy as it relates to the organisation's IT infrastructure (computer and information systems, security, communication systems). Consult senior-level stakeholders across the entire organisation to identify business and technology needs and to optimise the use of information technology Ensure smooth delivery and operation of IT services by monitoring systems performance Manage the deployment, development, monitoring, maintenance, upgrading and support of the organisations IT systems. This will include operating systems, Servers, PCs, software apps, telephones, and peripherals. Oversee the development and enhancement of systems and integration of new systems with those existing. Develop reliable metrics for hardware, software and storage while ensuring strategic capacity planning. Identify security vulnerabilities and eliminate them with strategic solutions that increase data security in-line with ISO 27001/SOX Create processes and standards for selection, implementation, and support of systems Manage IT staff, with responsibility for employing, evaluation, training, guidance, disciplinary procedures, and dismissals. Developing standard operating procedures allied to best practice, and ensuring written protocols and guidelines are provided for IT staff and end users Ensure written documentation is created and maintained, to include user and system manuals, licence agreements and all documentation relating to modifications and upgrades Keeping up to date with the most recent technologies and advise on what new technological solutions and their implementation will meet business and systems requirements Negotiate with suppliers of hardware and software to get the best deal, including external support, and being responsible for contracting consultants and making service agreements Understand and compliantly work within regulation such as the Data Protection Act Ensure personal training and competency requirements are in line and up to date with company policy Adhere to all company policies and procedures, including Health & Safety, Equal Opportunities, Data Protection, Code of Conduct, and Information Security. Critical Competencies: You will have previously maintained a similar position as Head of IT/IT Director in a medium sized organisation where you have been responsible for applications through to infrastructure and service management through to change You will be commercially focused and have a passion for how technology and data can drive value, growth, and good customer experience. Translating business strategy into technical strategy and subsequent successful delivery Extensive experience of delivering technology/digital change with a good working knowledge of Agile/Scrum project management and change approaches. Aware of cybersecurity best practice and standards needed to protect data, the organisation and their clients. Desirable Skills and Experience: Bachelor's Degree in Programming, Computer Science, or related 6+ years' management experience in an IT environment At least three years previous experience of Board level A good working knowledge of ISO 27001/SOX Strong interpersonal skills and ability to effectively communicate with teams across the entire Excellent leadership and decision-making Proven success working in a fast-paced, high-growth Keen business sense, with the ability to find creative business-oriented solutions to problems A good understanding of FCA regulations with a particular focus on General Insurance and Consumer Salary/Package £90,000 - £100,000 per annum Hybrid working - 2-3 days on site Company bonus scheme 25 days annual leave + bank holidays (rising with service to 30 days) Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to equal opportunity and diversity. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: Security alert: scammers are currently targeting jobseekers. Robert Half do not ask candidates for a fee or request candidates to send applications through instant messaging services such as WhatsApp or Telegram. Learn how to protect yourself by visiting our website:
03/05/2024
Full time
Robert Half have partnered exclusively with an established regulated Financial Services business in the Bristol as they look to hire an innovative IT Director to support their continued growth. Key Deliverables: Oversee IT operations and supervise systems and IT staff Develop strategy as it relates to the organisation's IT infrastructure (computer and information systems, security, communication systems). Consult senior-level stakeholders across the entire organisation to identify business and technology needs and to optimise the use of information technology Ensure smooth delivery and operation of IT services by monitoring systems performance Manage the deployment, development, monitoring, maintenance, upgrading and support of the organisations IT systems. This will include operating systems, Servers, PCs, software apps, telephones, and peripherals. Oversee the development and enhancement of systems and integration of new systems with those existing. Develop reliable metrics for hardware, software and storage while ensuring strategic capacity planning. Identify security vulnerabilities and eliminate them with strategic solutions that increase data security in-line with ISO 27001/SOX Create processes and standards for selection, implementation, and support of systems Manage IT staff, with responsibility for employing, evaluation, training, guidance, disciplinary procedures, and dismissals. Developing standard operating procedures allied to best practice, and ensuring written protocols and guidelines are provided for IT staff and end users Ensure written documentation is created and maintained, to include user and system manuals, licence agreements and all documentation relating to modifications and upgrades Keeping up to date with the most recent technologies and advise on what new technological solutions and their implementation will meet business and systems requirements Negotiate with suppliers of hardware and software to get the best deal, including external support, and being responsible for contracting consultants and making service agreements Understand and compliantly work within regulation such as the Data Protection Act Ensure personal training and competency requirements are in line and up to date with company policy Adhere to all company policies and procedures, including Health & Safety, Equal Opportunities, Data Protection, Code of Conduct, and Information Security. Critical Competencies: You will have previously maintained a similar position as Head of IT/IT Director in a medium sized organisation where you have been responsible for applications through to infrastructure and service management through to change You will be commercially focused and have a passion for how technology and data can drive value, growth, and good customer experience. Translating business strategy into technical strategy and subsequent successful delivery Extensive experience of delivering technology/digital change with a good working knowledge of Agile/Scrum project management and change approaches. Aware of cybersecurity best practice and standards needed to protect data, the organisation and their clients. Desirable Skills and Experience: Bachelor's Degree in Programming, Computer Science, or related 6+ years' management experience in an IT environment At least three years previous experience of Board level A good working knowledge of ISO 27001/SOX Strong interpersonal skills and ability to effectively communicate with teams across the entire Excellent leadership and decision-making Proven success working in a fast-paced, high-growth Keen business sense, with the ability to find creative business-oriented solutions to problems A good understanding of FCA regulations with a particular focus on General Insurance and Consumer Salary/Package £90,000 - £100,000 per annum Hybrid working - 2-3 days on site Company bonus scheme 25 days annual leave + bank holidays (rising with service to 30 days) Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to equal opportunity and diversity. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: Security alert: scammers are currently targeting jobseekers. Robert Half do not ask candidates for a fee or request candidates to send applications through instant messaging services such as WhatsApp or Telegram. Learn how to protect yourself by visiting our website:
2nd Line Support Engineer (VIP Support) Akkodis are currently working in partnership with a global market leading client to recruit a number of IT Support Specialists with experience supporting VIP and C-Level customers. You will be joining a team with a genuine passion for technology and providing high level customer support. The Role As an IT Support Specialist, you will be responsible for technology incidents and requests which are raised, ensuring that they are resolved, or appropriately escalated and managed to resolution, You will also proactively maintain, assess suitability and suggest improvements of all hardware and software. The Responsibilities Diagnose and find solutions for all hardware and software issues. Identify and anticipate technology opportunities and impacts. Support workplace issues and requests, including building, audio and visual management. Set up and configure consumer technology (IOT). Provide an on-call service. Escalate to 3rd line while retaining ownership of issues through to resolution, including providing a remote hands service for infrastructure incidents when required. Adhere to published processes and procedures while instigating changes where required. Maintain asset inventory ensuring accuracy at all times. The Requirements Demonstrable experience supporting a VIP or executive user base. Excellent knowledge of Windows 10 and Microsoft Office (2016 onwards). Experience with hardware and software support on PC, Mac, iOS and Android devices. Experience in the support and implementation of anti-virus and security products. Working knowledge of collaboration tools such as Skype for Business, Microsoft Teams, Zoom, video conferencing and remote access technologies Strong stakeholder management and communication skills. Ability to work under pressure to tight deadlines while maintaining a high attention to detail. Keen interest in technology as well as a desire for driving continuous improvement. Proven record of commitment, competency and self-motivation with strong time management and flexibility. Full driving license as occasional travel may be required. If you are looking for an exciting new challenge to join a technical leader who invest in both their people and technology, please apply now. Modis International Ltd acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers in the UK. Modis Europe Ltd provide a variety of international solutions that connect clients to the best talent in the world. For all positions based in Switzerland, Modis Europe Ltd works with its licensed Swiss partner Accurity GmbH to ensure that candidate applications are handled in accordance with Swiss law. Both Modis International Ltd and Modis Europe Ltd are Equal Opportunities Employers. By applying for this role your details will be submitted to Modis International Ltd and/or Modis Europe Ltd. Our Candidate Privacy Information Statement which explains how we will use your information is available on the Modis website.
03/05/2024
Full time
2nd Line Support Engineer (VIP Support) Akkodis are currently working in partnership with a global market leading client to recruit a number of IT Support Specialists with experience supporting VIP and C-Level customers. You will be joining a team with a genuine passion for technology and providing high level customer support. The Role As an IT Support Specialist, you will be responsible for technology incidents and requests which are raised, ensuring that they are resolved, or appropriately escalated and managed to resolution, You will also proactively maintain, assess suitability and suggest improvements of all hardware and software. The Responsibilities Diagnose and find solutions for all hardware and software issues. Identify and anticipate technology opportunities and impacts. Support workplace issues and requests, including building, audio and visual management. Set up and configure consumer technology (IOT). Provide an on-call service. Escalate to 3rd line while retaining ownership of issues through to resolution, including providing a remote hands service for infrastructure incidents when required. Adhere to published processes and procedures while instigating changes where required. Maintain asset inventory ensuring accuracy at all times. The Requirements Demonstrable experience supporting a VIP or executive user base. Excellent knowledge of Windows 10 and Microsoft Office (2016 onwards). Experience with hardware and software support on PC, Mac, iOS and Android devices. Experience in the support and implementation of anti-virus and security products. Working knowledge of collaboration tools such as Skype for Business, Microsoft Teams, Zoom, video conferencing and remote access technologies Strong stakeholder management and communication skills. Ability to work under pressure to tight deadlines while maintaining a high attention to detail. Keen interest in technology as well as a desire for driving continuous improvement. Proven record of commitment, competency and self-motivation with strong time management and flexibility. Full driving license as occasional travel may be required. If you are looking for an exciting new challenge to join a technical leader who invest in both their people and technology, please apply now. Modis International Ltd acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers in the UK. Modis Europe Ltd provide a variety of international solutions that connect clients to the best talent in the world. For all positions based in Switzerland, Modis Europe Ltd works with its licensed Swiss partner Accurity GmbH to ensure that candidate applications are handled in accordance with Swiss law. Both Modis International Ltd and Modis Europe Ltd are Equal Opportunities Employers. By applying for this role your details will be submitted to Modis International Ltd and/or Modis Europe Ltd. Our Candidate Privacy Information Statement which explains how we will use your information is available on the Modis website.
Infrastructure Specialist Akkodis are currently working in partnership with a leading professional services provider to recruit an Infrastructure Specialist to join their global IT team. The Role As an Infrastructure Specialist you will work within the infrastructure team and help develop, maintain and support a global IT Infrastructure supporting 9,000+ staff across 100+ locations. As an Infrastructure Specialist you will have the opportunity to proactively improve, optimise, converge, and develop the infrastructure with future capacity in mind, managing multiple projects and responsibilities. You will provide advice and guidance on maintaining the cloud, server, network and security environments, to plan and instigate hardware and software upgrades as required, and to ensure that planned processes have been completed satisfactorily. The Responsibilities Monitor, support and maintain the global on-premise and cloud infrastructures. Manage the ongoing global migration from on-premise IT infrastructure into a cloud managed environment. Develop, manage, and implement infrastructure projects to deliver business wide initiatives. Respond to 2nd/3rd line Help Desk calls and manage such items through to resolution and other regular support activities and provide technical cover and mentoring. Perform regular preventative maintenance checks, check logs and Servers to ensure they are properly patched and implement corrective actions to resolve any issues. Manage the security and integrity of data and IT systems. Educating staff on good working practices. Management of external suppliers and support agencies for the ongoing support and maintenance of the global infrastructure environment. Take ownership to ensure that all work and changes are performed in such a way as to minimise all disruption to existing business use. Be proactive in designing and documenting infrastructure processes, procedures, and standards and to maintain or prepare system and software documentation as directed. Work with the Global IT team and collaborate on any global initiatives and rollouts. Manage the technical aspects of office moves and changes. Testing and rolling out updates to software with a particular emphasis on security updates. Ensuring that adequate backups of data are kept both on and off site and that backup and restore processes are regularly tested. The Requirements Enterprise working knowledge and support of the Microsoft 365 environment and Admin centre (Microsoft cloud technologies, M365, AzureAD, Defender ATP, EndPoint Manager, OneDrive, etc). Excellent understanding of Microsoft Technologies, Windows Servers (2012, 2016 & 2019) Active Directory and Group Policies. Comprehensive Experience with VMWare, vCentre, & ESXi. Good understanding of Storage, SAN, NAS & Backup Technologies. All round IT infrastructure specialist with at extensive hands-on experience. If you are looking for an exciting new challenge to join a leading global service provider, please apply now. Modis International Ltd acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers in the UK. Modis Europe Ltd provide a variety of international solutions that connect clients to the best talent in the world. For all positions based in Switzerland, Modis Europe Ltd works with its licensed Swiss partner Accurity GmbH to ensure that candidate applications are handled in accordance with Swiss law. Both Modis International Ltd and Modis Europe Ltd are Equal Opportunities Employers. By applying for this role your details will be submitted to Modis International Ltd and/or Modis Europe Ltd. Our Candidate Privacy Information Statement which explains how we will use your information is available on the Modis website.
03/05/2024
Full time
Infrastructure Specialist Akkodis are currently working in partnership with a leading professional services provider to recruit an Infrastructure Specialist to join their global IT team. The Role As an Infrastructure Specialist you will work within the infrastructure team and help develop, maintain and support a global IT Infrastructure supporting 9,000+ staff across 100+ locations. As an Infrastructure Specialist you will have the opportunity to proactively improve, optimise, converge, and develop the infrastructure with future capacity in mind, managing multiple projects and responsibilities. You will provide advice and guidance on maintaining the cloud, server, network and security environments, to plan and instigate hardware and software upgrades as required, and to ensure that planned processes have been completed satisfactorily. The Responsibilities Monitor, support and maintain the global on-premise and cloud infrastructures. Manage the ongoing global migration from on-premise IT infrastructure into a cloud managed environment. Develop, manage, and implement infrastructure projects to deliver business wide initiatives. Respond to 2nd/3rd line Help Desk calls and manage such items through to resolution and other regular support activities and provide technical cover and mentoring. Perform regular preventative maintenance checks, check logs and Servers to ensure they are properly patched and implement corrective actions to resolve any issues. Manage the security and integrity of data and IT systems. Educating staff on good working practices. Management of external suppliers and support agencies for the ongoing support and maintenance of the global infrastructure environment. Take ownership to ensure that all work and changes are performed in such a way as to minimise all disruption to existing business use. Be proactive in designing and documenting infrastructure processes, procedures, and standards and to maintain or prepare system and software documentation as directed. Work with the Global IT team and collaborate on any global initiatives and rollouts. Manage the technical aspects of office moves and changes. Testing and rolling out updates to software with a particular emphasis on security updates. Ensuring that adequate backups of data are kept both on and off site and that backup and restore processes are regularly tested. The Requirements Enterprise working knowledge and support of the Microsoft 365 environment and Admin centre (Microsoft cloud technologies, M365, AzureAD, Defender ATP, EndPoint Manager, OneDrive, etc). Excellent understanding of Microsoft Technologies, Windows Servers (2012, 2016 & 2019) Active Directory and Group Policies. Comprehensive Experience with VMWare, vCentre, & ESXi. Good understanding of Storage, SAN, NAS & Backup Technologies. All round IT infrastructure specialist with at extensive hands-on experience. If you are looking for an exciting new challenge to join a leading global service provider, please apply now. Modis International Ltd acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers in the UK. Modis Europe Ltd provide a variety of international solutions that connect clients to the best talent in the world. For all positions based in Switzerland, Modis Europe Ltd works with its licensed Swiss partner Accurity GmbH to ensure that candidate applications are handled in accordance with Swiss law. Both Modis International Ltd and Modis Europe Ltd are Equal Opportunities Employers. By applying for this role your details will be submitted to Modis International Ltd and/or Modis Europe Ltd. Our Candidate Privacy Information Statement which explains how we will use your information is available on the Modis website.
Azure Site Reliability Engineer Akkodis are currently working in partnership with a leading service provider to recruit an experienced Azure Site Reliability Engineer to join a growing team of talented Cloud Engineers providing high level support and project delivery for a large customer base. Please note this is a fully remote role and you must be eligible to gain security clearance (do not need to hold currently). The Role As an Azure Site Reliability Engineer you will support the cloud infrastructure used to deliver cloud hosted managed services to customers. You will have a high customer focus being actively involved in the support and development of the service including: the resolution of support cases, live service monitoring and maintenance, new service provision and continuous improvement projects. You will provide high quality operational and technical support to customers and will be responsible for availability, latency, performance, efficiency, change management, monitoring, emergency response, and capacity planning. The Responsibilities Provide L3/L4 analytical incident management and resolution alongside project-based deliverables Contribute to the planning of application/infrastructure releases and configuration changes Resolve support requests from customers by phone, email and online making use of the call logging system Interact with key internal stakeholders and external third-party vendors to troubleshoot and resolve complex problems Provide input to administering and maintaining all production and development environments Create detailed technical and procedural documentation (eg architecture, configuration and setup) Design appropriate metrics for reporting on key performance and quality indicators, particularly in terms of in-depth trend analysis Service transition and complete Operational Acceptance (OA) of new customer services Implementation and delivery of Microsoft Azure projects The Requirements Extensive experience of Microsoft Azure and its relevant build, deployment, automation, networking, and security technologies in cloud and hybrid environments. Microsoft Azure certifications: AZ-103/104 - Azure Administrator Good operational experience supporting Microsoft public cloud technologies and services at an enterprise level (multi-tenant) with in-depth knowledge of the following: Azure Active Directory (RBAC and IAM) Azure Networking Azure Storage Azure Monitor and Log Analytics Azure Security Center Demonstrable career operational experience from one of the following areas: Server Infrastructure Engineering (Virtualisation/Windows/Linux). Office/Microsoft 365 Administration. Network Engineering. DevOps (CI/CD, pipelines and Infrastructure as Code) In-depth knowledge of a Scripting language (PowerShell, Bash, Azure Cli) Bright attitude and a deep desire to learn Experience with helpdesk IT Service Management Tools (eg BMC Remedy/Service Now). If you are looking for an exciting new challenge to join a leading cloud team team please apply now. Modis International Ltd acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers in the UK. Modis Europe Ltd provide a variety of international solutions that connect clients to the best talent in the world. For all positions based in Switzerland, Modis Europe Ltd works with its licensed Swiss partner Accurity GmbH to ensure that candidate applications are handled in accordance with Swiss law. Both Modis International Ltd and Modis Europe Ltd are Equal Opportunities Employers. By applying for this role your details will be submitted to Modis International Ltd and/or Modis Europe Ltd. Our Candidate Privacy Information Statement which explains how we will use your information is available on the Modis website.
03/05/2024
Full time
Azure Site Reliability Engineer Akkodis are currently working in partnership with a leading service provider to recruit an experienced Azure Site Reliability Engineer to join a growing team of talented Cloud Engineers providing high level support and project delivery for a large customer base. Please note this is a fully remote role and you must be eligible to gain security clearance (do not need to hold currently). The Role As an Azure Site Reliability Engineer you will support the cloud infrastructure used to deliver cloud hosted managed services to customers. You will have a high customer focus being actively involved in the support and development of the service including: the resolution of support cases, live service monitoring and maintenance, new service provision and continuous improvement projects. You will provide high quality operational and technical support to customers and will be responsible for availability, latency, performance, efficiency, change management, monitoring, emergency response, and capacity planning. The Responsibilities Provide L3/L4 analytical incident management and resolution alongside project-based deliverables Contribute to the planning of application/infrastructure releases and configuration changes Resolve support requests from customers by phone, email and online making use of the call logging system Interact with key internal stakeholders and external third-party vendors to troubleshoot and resolve complex problems Provide input to administering and maintaining all production and development environments Create detailed technical and procedural documentation (eg architecture, configuration and setup) Design appropriate metrics for reporting on key performance and quality indicators, particularly in terms of in-depth trend analysis Service transition and complete Operational Acceptance (OA) of new customer services Implementation and delivery of Microsoft Azure projects The Requirements Extensive experience of Microsoft Azure and its relevant build, deployment, automation, networking, and security technologies in cloud and hybrid environments. Microsoft Azure certifications: AZ-103/104 - Azure Administrator Good operational experience supporting Microsoft public cloud technologies and services at an enterprise level (multi-tenant) with in-depth knowledge of the following: Azure Active Directory (RBAC and IAM) Azure Networking Azure Storage Azure Monitor and Log Analytics Azure Security Center Demonstrable career operational experience from one of the following areas: Server Infrastructure Engineering (Virtualisation/Windows/Linux). Office/Microsoft 365 Administration. Network Engineering. DevOps (CI/CD, pipelines and Infrastructure as Code) In-depth knowledge of a Scripting language (PowerShell, Bash, Azure Cli) Bright attitude and a deep desire to learn Experience with helpdesk IT Service Management Tools (eg BMC Remedy/Service Now). If you are looking for an exciting new challenge to join a leading cloud team team please apply now. Modis International Ltd acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers in the UK. Modis Europe Ltd provide a variety of international solutions that connect clients to the best talent in the world. For all positions based in Switzerland, Modis Europe Ltd works with its licensed Swiss partner Accurity GmbH to ensure that candidate applications are handled in accordance with Swiss law. Both Modis International Ltd and Modis Europe Ltd are Equal Opportunities Employers. By applying for this role your details will be submitted to Modis International Ltd and/or Modis Europe Ltd. Our Candidate Privacy Information Statement which explains how we will use your information is available on the Modis website.
Flood Risk Modeller - Yorkshire/Cumbria - to £65,000 (DOE) - Hybrid role A Yorkshire based, award-winning building design consultancy has a fantastic opportunity for a Flood Risk Modeller/Hydraulic Modeller to take a lead role in hydraulic modelling and take full control. As a Flood Risk Modeller you will play a pivotal role in building and managing a team around where you will be responsible for establishing best practices, driving innovation in projects related to water systems and infrastructure. Using your extensive experience, you will have the ability to produce and run 1D/2D hydraulic models, Flood Risk Assessments, Flood Alleviation Schemes and Drainage Strategies on a wide range of schemes using Hydraulic software packages (of your choice) where you will work with Engineers and Technicians to deliver projects that meet client requirements whilst providing technical support to others. You will have a degree in Civil/Structural/Environmental Engineering or equivalent with substantial post-qualification experience, ideally a member of CIWEM or working towards, have demonstrable experience in delivering Flood Alleviation schemes, Flood Risk Assessments and Drainage Strategies coupled with solid knowledge of the regulatory system to ensure that designs and projects comply with laws and regulations. You will be proficient in engineering software tools, such as Autocad, ArcGIS and Hydraulic Modelling software (eg, Infodrainage, Flow, HEC-RAS, TUFLOW, Flood M Modeller) and have project management skills (planning, scheduling, budgeting, resource allocation) This is an exceptional role where significant investment is made on the individual from day one with regards to laptop/phone etc, full and ongoing training and development with a salary of £60-65,000 and a relocation payment for the successful candidate, a pension scheme (6% company contribution), 25 days holiday + Bank Holidays (option to purchase up to 10 additional days), superb maternity leave package, 4% salary increase pa, cycle2work scheme, online voucher discount portal (retailers, shopping, days out, or nights in). Although hybrid, this role can be based in Yorkshire, Cumbria, Durham, Northallerton, Leeds, Otley, Penrith, Kendal, Middlesborough, Stockton-on-Tees, Skipton, Bradford, Wetherby, Harrogate, York, Selby, Darlington Fusion People are committed to promoting equal opportunities to people regardless of age, gender, religion, belief, race, sexuality or disability. We operate as an employment agency and employment business.
03/05/2024
Full time
Flood Risk Modeller - Yorkshire/Cumbria - to £65,000 (DOE) - Hybrid role A Yorkshire based, award-winning building design consultancy has a fantastic opportunity for a Flood Risk Modeller/Hydraulic Modeller to take a lead role in hydraulic modelling and take full control. As a Flood Risk Modeller you will play a pivotal role in building and managing a team around where you will be responsible for establishing best practices, driving innovation in projects related to water systems and infrastructure. Using your extensive experience, you will have the ability to produce and run 1D/2D hydraulic models, Flood Risk Assessments, Flood Alleviation Schemes and Drainage Strategies on a wide range of schemes using Hydraulic software packages (of your choice) where you will work with Engineers and Technicians to deliver projects that meet client requirements whilst providing technical support to others. You will have a degree in Civil/Structural/Environmental Engineering or equivalent with substantial post-qualification experience, ideally a member of CIWEM or working towards, have demonstrable experience in delivering Flood Alleviation schemes, Flood Risk Assessments and Drainage Strategies coupled with solid knowledge of the regulatory system to ensure that designs and projects comply with laws and regulations. You will be proficient in engineering software tools, such as Autocad, ArcGIS and Hydraulic Modelling software (eg, Infodrainage, Flow, HEC-RAS, TUFLOW, Flood M Modeller) and have project management skills (planning, scheduling, budgeting, resource allocation) This is an exceptional role where significant investment is made on the individual from day one with regards to laptop/phone etc, full and ongoing training and development with a salary of £60-65,000 and a relocation payment for the successful candidate, a pension scheme (6% company contribution), 25 days holiday + Bank Holidays (option to purchase up to 10 additional days), superb maternity leave package, 4% salary increase pa, cycle2work scheme, online voucher discount portal (retailers, shopping, days out, or nights in). Although hybrid, this role can be based in Yorkshire, Cumbria, Durham, Northallerton, Leeds, Otley, Penrith, Kendal, Middlesborough, Stockton-on-Tees, Skipton, Bradford, Wetherby, Harrogate, York, Selby, Darlington Fusion People are committed to promoting equal opportunities to people regardless of age, gender, religion, belief, race, sexuality or disability. We operate as an employment agency and employment business.
IT Project Manager Initial freelance contract until end of 2024 + extensions 100% remote possible Our client: Provides High Performance Mixed Signal and Standard Product solutions that leverage its leading RF, Analog, Power Management, Interface, Security and Digital Processing expertise. These innovations are used in a wide range of automotive, identification, wireless infrastructure, lighting, industrial, mobile, consumer and computing applications. A global semiconductor company with operations in more than 45 countries, over 45.000 employees and a revenue of over $10 billion. Department: The department Generic IT Solutions is providing IT infrastructure Services and develops new advanced infrastructure services for our client. Services include IAAS, Connectivity & Telecom, Workplace and support, IAM, and collaboration. The operational services are provided by global external partners. On behalf of our client, the IT Infrastructure Solutions team develops solutions which include architecture, design, roadmap and infrastructure standards. The team is responsible for running IT improvement and innovation projects (eg SDDC, ), as well as globally service delivery management. Project/Job Summary: You will work on the Modern Workplace (Intune) and Linux projects and will be responsible for deploying the product into Production (enrolling new users, migrating existing ones, etc.). The definition of a Modern Workplace is an operational setup which has been professionally designed to meet both the physical and technological needs of both your business and its employees. A Modern Workplace drives company-wide business transformation by utilizing the latest Microsoft technology to power and streamline business operations and empower employees to do their best work around the clock. You will be part of a team managing the project through all phases of the product life cycle from definition to launch and as previously stated your responsibility will be for the deploy/launch phase You will work closely with a worldwide diverse group of engineers, vendors, and subcontractors. You will assist business managers and technical teams in overseeing adherence to established processes, scheduling, risk management, agendas, minutes, action item tracking and project reporting. Responsibilities: . Collaborate with stakeholders to understand their MDM/Linux needs and objectives. . Prepare weekly reports tracking project progress/stakeholder management. . Develop comprehensive project plans, timelines, and budgets. . Conduct risk assessment and develop mitigation strategies. . Serve as the primary point of contact, maintaining communication to provide project updates and concerns. . Manage expectations and ensure alignment between project stakeholders, including internal teams, external vendors and users. . Monitor project progress against established timelines and budgets. . Identify and address issues and risks proactively, implement corrective actions. . Work on the Adoption and Change area in order to prepare and facilitate the rollout. . Rollout/Deploy mobile device management and Linux throughout the estate (7k+ devices) . Ability to work in an agile environment and leading an agile team . Proficient in activity and resource planning - Excellent time management skills - Effective organization and team motivation skills - Experience with Organizational Change mgmt. and Stakeholder mgmt. practices Preferred Skills: . SAFe PO/PM certified . Experience with device management tools is a plus . Experience with project scheduling tools such as MS Project . MBA or business acumen . Experience in ServiceNow ticket platforms . Experience with O365/ProPlus Soft skills: . Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal . Excellent leadership skills . Detailed oriented self-motivated individual who adapts well to change . Candidate must be able to adjust work schedule when required to support morning or evening calls
03/05/2024
Project-based
IT Project Manager Initial freelance contract until end of 2024 + extensions 100% remote possible Our client: Provides High Performance Mixed Signal and Standard Product solutions that leverage its leading RF, Analog, Power Management, Interface, Security and Digital Processing expertise. These innovations are used in a wide range of automotive, identification, wireless infrastructure, lighting, industrial, mobile, consumer and computing applications. A global semiconductor company with operations in more than 45 countries, over 45.000 employees and a revenue of over $10 billion. Department: The department Generic IT Solutions is providing IT infrastructure Services and develops new advanced infrastructure services for our client. Services include IAAS, Connectivity & Telecom, Workplace and support, IAM, and collaboration. The operational services are provided by global external partners. On behalf of our client, the IT Infrastructure Solutions team develops solutions which include architecture, design, roadmap and infrastructure standards. The team is responsible for running IT improvement and innovation projects (eg SDDC, ), as well as globally service delivery management. Project/Job Summary: You will work on the Modern Workplace (Intune) and Linux projects and will be responsible for deploying the product into Production (enrolling new users, migrating existing ones, etc.). The definition of a Modern Workplace is an operational setup which has been professionally designed to meet both the physical and technological needs of both your business and its employees. A Modern Workplace drives company-wide business transformation by utilizing the latest Microsoft technology to power and streamline business operations and empower employees to do their best work around the clock. You will be part of a team managing the project through all phases of the product life cycle from definition to launch and as previously stated your responsibility will be for the deploy/launch phase You will work closely with a worldwide diverse group of engineers, vendors, and subcontractors. You will assist business managers and technical teams in overseeing adherence to established processes, scheduling, risk management, agendas, minutes, action item tracking and project reporting. Responsibilities: . Collaborate with stakeholders to understand their MDM/Linux needs and objectives. . Prepare weekly reports tracking project progress/stakeholder management. . Develop comprehensive project plans, timelines, and budgets. . Conduct risk assessment and develop mitigation strategies. . Serve as the primary point of contact, maintaining communication to provide project updates and concerns. . Manage expectations and ensure alignment between project stakeholders, including internal teams, external vendors and users. . Monitor project progress against established timelines and budgets. . Identify and address issues and risks proactively, implement corrective actions. . Work on the Adoption and Change area in order to prepare and facilitate the rollout. . Rollout/Deploy mobile device management and Linux throughout the estate (7k+ devices) . Ability to work in an agile environment and leading an agile team . Proficient in activity and resource planning - Excellent time management skills - Effective organization and team motivation skills - Experience with Organizational Change mgmt. and Stakeholder mgmt. practices Preferred Skills: . SAFe PO/PM certified . Experience with device management tools is a plus . Experience with project scheduling tools such as MS Project . MBA or business acumen . Experience in ServiceNow ticket platforms . Experience with O365/ProPlus Soft skills: . Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal . Excellent leadership skills . Detailed oriented self-motivated individual who adapts well to change . Candidate must be able to adjust work schedule when required to support morning or evening calls
RED, on behalf of a Leading Global partner are currently searching for a Cloud Migration Specialist for a very exciting project. Details: Role: Cloud Migration Specialist Location: Hybrid with some on site in Johannesburg Start: ASAP Duration: initial till December 2024 + extension Capacity: 5 days/week Language: English Rate: R - Dependant on experience Candidates must have permanent residence or South African citizenship Responsibilities: * Collaborate with engineers and operational staff to assess existing OT systems and PLC's for cloud migration suitability. * Design and implement the migration strategy for OT systems (including PLC's/SCADA) to cloud. * Configure and manage cloud infrastructure on Cloud, ensuring security and compliance. * Post-migration responsibilities. * Troubleshoot and resolve any technical issues. Qualifications: - Minimum 3-5 years of experience working with Cloud (PLC's and OT systems) - Cloud Migration Experience (Strong understanding of cloud computing concepts, services, and security protocols.) - Experience in Cloud Migration industrial control systems to new infrastructure. - Have worked in a mining environment (MANDATORY)- In-depth knowledge of mining processes and equipment. If this is something you would be interested in, please apply with an updated CV/Resume, which includes your specific experience on the above and I will be in touch to discuss this opportunity in more detail.
03/05/2024
Project-based
RED, on behalf of a Leading Global partner are currently searching for a Cloud Migration Specialist for a very exciting project. Details: Role: Cloud Migration Specialist Location: Hybrid with some on site in Johannesburg Start: ASAP Duration: initial till December 2024 + extension Capacity: 5 days/week Language: English Rate: R - Dependant on experience Candidates must have permanent residence or South African citizenship Responsibilities: * Collaborate with engineers and operational staff to assess existing OT systems and PLC's for cloud migration suitability. * Design and implement the migration strategy for OT systems (including PLC's/SCADA) to cloud. * Configure and manage cloud infrastructure on Cloud, ensuring security and compliance. * Post-migration responsibilities. * Troubleshoot and resolve any technical issues. Qualifications: - Minimum 3-5 years of experience working with Cloud (PLC's and OT systems) - Cloud Migration Experience (Strong understanding of cloud computing concepts, services, and security protocols.) - Experience in Cloud Migration industrial control systems to new infrastructure. - Have worked in a mining environment (MANDATORY)- In-depth knowledge of mining processes and equipment. If this is something you would be interested in, please apply with an updated CV/Resume, which includes your specific experience on the above and I will be in touch to discuss this opportunity in more detail.
Network Engineer - London Join a dynamic team within a leading UK wholesale retailer as a Network Engineer, you will be responsible for providing technical support, maintaining network and security infrastructure, and ensuring the seamless operation of their systems. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, manage projects, and implement solutions to enhance the efficiency and resilience of our network environment. Starting ASAP, paying up to £55,000 per annum. Key Responsibilities: Provide remote support during installation and cutover of WAN/LAN links. Conduct capacity management and IP Addressing audits. Collaborate with project management teams, engineers, and service desk personnel. Proactively manage and resolve network faults. Communicate with customers to capture initial requirements. Coordinate upgrades and changes within specified timeframes. Conduct Proof of Concepts for network and security projects. Liaise with different teams to provide secure solutions for project completion. Monitor fault tickets, prioritize tasks, and track progress. Ensure adherence to SLA targets and quality procedures. Manage relationships with telecom carriers and data centre providers. Coordinate with suppliers for quotes and support contracts. Qualifications and Skills: Experience in supporting technical teams. Managing infrastructure across WAN and LAN environments. Knowledge of Cisco hardware and network protocols (CCNA/CCNP preferred). Expertise in network security and Firewall technologies. Proficiency with Cisco Datacentre and WIFI management. Familiarity with BGP, OSPF, MPLS, and IPSEC VPN. Experience with SD-WAN, Azure networking, and cloud environments. Strong troubleshooting skills and familiarity with load balancing technologies. Experience with Microsoft DHCP, RADIUS, and Azure virtual networking.
03/05/2024
Full time
Network Engineer - London Join a dynamic team within a leading UK wholesale retailer as a Network Engineer, you will be responsible for providing technical support, maintaining network and security infrastructure, and ensuring the seamless operation of their systems. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, manage projects, and implement solutions to enhance the efficiency and resilience of our network environment. Starting ASAP, paying up to £55,000 per annum. Key Responsibilities: Provide remote support during installation and cutover of WAN/LAN links. Conduct capacity management and IP Addressing audits. Collaborate with project management teams, engineers, and service desk personnel. Proactively manage and resolve network faults. Communicate with customers to capture initial requirements. Coordinate upgrades and changes within specified timeframes. Conduct Proof of Concepts for network and security projects. Liaise with different teams to provide secure solutions for project completion. Monitor fault tickets, prioritize tasks, and track progress. Ensure adherence to SLA targets and quality procedures. Manage relationships with telecom carriers and data centre providers. Coordinate with suppliers for quotes and support contracts. Qualifications and Skills: Experience in supporting technical teams. Managing infrastructure across WAN and LAN environments. Knowledge of Cisco hardware and network protocols (CCNA/CCNP preferred). Expertise in network security and Firewall technologies. Proficiency with Cisco Datacentre and WIFI management. Familiarity with BGP, OSPF, MPLS, and IPSEC VPN. Experience with SD-WAN, Azure networking, and cloud environments. Strong troubleshooting skills and familiarity with load balancing technologies. Experience with Microsoft DHCP, RADIUS, and Azure virtual networking.
Our leading Technology Client are looking for a talented and motivated Technical Writer to work closely with their platform engineering teams to help build and scale their business. You'll define documentation standards including organisation and structure, and assist in developing and editing high-quality, understandable, and accessible documentation. This will be needed for both technical and non-technical audiences, and produced in various forms, including wikis, HTML, and auto-generated documentation, such as self documenting code and configuration. This is an amazing opportunity to work for a world leading organisation in a supportive environment! The following skills/experience is essential: Proven experience as a Technical Writer/Technical Author/Content Manager Familiarity with Infrastructure technology (both on-prem and cloud) Excellent communication skills Salary: Up to £120,000 + bonus + package Location: London (work from home options available too) If you are interested in this position and meet the above requirements please apply immediately.
03/05/2024
Full time
Our leading Technology Client are looking for a talented and motivated Technical Writer to work closely with their platform engineering teams to help build and scale their business. You'll define documentation standards including organisation and structure, and assist in developing and editing high-quality, understandable, and accessible documentation. This will be needed for both technical and non-technical audiences, and produced in various forms, including wikis, HTML, and auto-generated documentation, such as self documenting code and configuration. This is an amazing opportunity to work for a world leading organisation in a supportive environment! The following skills/experience is essential: Proven experience as a Technical Writer/Technical Author/Content Manager Familiarity with Infrastructure technology (both on-prem and cloud) Excellent communication skills Salary: Up to £120,000 + bonus + package Location: London (work from home options available too) If you are interested in this position and meet the above requirements please apply immediately.
Linux Engineer - Ansible - Low Latency Trading Excellent opportunity for broadly skilled Linux Engineer with a passion for Ultra Low Latency systems Trading. The successful candidate will join a small, focussed team and build out the infrastructure for an institutional grade fully UK-regulated trading venue for digital assets. Role Provision of Exchange infrastructure, including server hardware, Linux OS and applications Second-line support of exchange infrastructure Provision of monitoring, management and alerting of Exchange infrastructure Provision of support to the Exchange Operations team to assist in daily exchange operations and resolving operational issues Working with the Security team to implement corporate security policies to ensure our IT environments adhere to internal and industry-standard policies and practices Propose and lead projects that improve our production environments Creation of technical documentation Contribution to Exchange design and architecture discussions Requirements No more than 7-10 years administering and deploying Debian and Redhat-based Linux solutions Practical exposure to Ansible, Puppet or similar configuration management tools Experience with configuring and managing resilient, low-latency environments is particularly welcome Experience with deployment and operations of virtualization platforms Exposure to configuring and extending the Zabbix monitoring platform or similar Familiarity with Firewall and VPN appliance management Demonstratable skills with orchestration and automation tools, including Scripting languages such as Bash/Shell, Perl, and Python Exposure to Redhat IdM or similar Identity Management platforms, including practical LDAP skills Self-starter and independent, able to work within a team. Detail-oriented with a structured approach to managing workload Capable of interacting with different teams throughout the organization and also with external clients to identify/resolve technical issues in a professional and effective manner Ability to write clear, concise and comprehensive documentation for processes and systems Practical experience with managing vendors and in proposing and evaluating new hardware and software solutions and their associated processes Strong command of spoken and written English Previous working experience in an Exchange or HFT environment Bank Banking Linux Engineer UNIX Engineer RHEL Redhat Red Hat Trading Investment Banking LSEG Financial Services Unix
03/05/2024
Full time
Linux Engineer - Ansible - Low Latency Trading Excellent opportunity for broadly skilled Linux Engineer with a passion for Ultra Low Latency systems Trading. The successful candidate will join a small, focussed team and build out the infrastructure for an institutional grade fully UK-regulated trading venue for digital assets. Role Provision of Exchange infrastructure, including server hardware, Linux OS and applications Second-line support of exchange infrastructure Provision of monitoring, management and alerting of Exchange infrastructure Provision of support to the Exchange Operations team to assist in daily exchange operations and resolving operational issues Working with the Security team to implement corporate security policies to ensure our IT environments adhere to internal and industry-standard policies and practices Propose and lead projects that improve our production environments Creation of technical documentation Contribution to Exchange design and architecture discussions Requirements No more than 7-10 years administering and deploying Debian and Redhat-based Linux solutions Practical exposure to Ansible, Puppet or similar configuration management tools Experience with configuring and managing resilient, low-latency environments is particularly welcome Experience with deployment and operations of virtualization platforms Exposure to configuring and extending the Zabbix monitoring platform or similar Familiarity with Firewall and VPN appliance management Demonstratable skills with orchestration and automation tools, including Scripting languages such as Bash/Shell, Perl, and Python Exposure to Redhat IdM or similar Identity Management platforms, including practical LDAP skills Self-starter and independent, able to work within a team. Detail-oriented with a structured approach to managing workload Capable of interacting with different teams throughout the organization and also with external clients to identify/resolve technical issues in a professional and effective manner Ability to write clear, concise and comprehensive documentation for processes and systems Practical experience with managing vendors and in proposing and evaluating new hardware and software solutions and their associated processes Strong command of spoken and written English Previous working experience in an Exchange or HFT environment Bank Banking Linux Engineer UNIX Engineer RHEL Redhat Red Hat Trading Investment Banking LSEG Financial Services Unix
Presales Solutions Consultant (Cybersecurity) - £55,000 - £65,000 + benefits - London (Hybrid) - ISP/MSP Overview: A market leading organisation operating within the ISP/MSP space are looking for an experienced Pre-Sales Solutions Consultant to join their growing team in London on a hybrid basis. Role & Responsibilities: The client are an expanding tech company that helps some of the world's biggest brands with their cyber security and IT infrastructure needs. The Cybersecurity Solutions (Pre-Sales) Consultant will support the growing needs of existing customers' UK businesses as they face cyber risks, go through digital transformation, adapt to hybrid working, meet compliance standards or experience rapid growth. The Solutions Team provides expert advice to these businesses who want fast and clear recommendations, trusting that their solutions will enable their workplace with robust and secure digital infrastructure. The ideal candidate will have a proven record in cyber security pre-sales, and experience with the Microsoft Suite of services to secure the Modern Workplace (Defender, Intune & Sentinel) as well as advanced, cloud-based services (SOC/SIEM, MDR/EDR). In addition, customers will need expert guidance in protecting their data, securing their IT infrastructure and working securely from anywhere (LAN/WiFi, SD-WAN & SASE). Pre-sales solutions engagement with UK businesses (fin-tech, high tech, life sciences, prof services) - Cybersecurity and IT infrastructure Cybersecurity Risk Assessments & Solution Recommendations Modern Workplace, secure infrastructure design Creation of Design documents, solution diagrams, BoM & Professional Services, Commercial summaries, tender responses & proposal text Internal Training, solution briefings & handovers to delivery & support teams Innovation - Introduction of new products & services Technical Requirements: Experience in all or some of Microsoft's Modern Workplace and Cybersecurity platforms, ideally in an MSP/Pre-Sales role: Microsoft 365, Windows Copilot, SharePoint, Defender, Intune, Entra, Teams, Sentinel, Purview. Advisor in advanced cybersecurity services including SSE, SASE, SIEM, MDR/EDR. Solutions design experience - modern workplace infrastructure - SD-WAN, SASE, LAN, WiFi & Cybersecurity Experience in recommending and designing solutions to meet compliance standards such as CE/CE+/ISO27001 Microsoft, Cisco, Meraki & Fortinet certifications Package: £55,000 - £65,000 Annual Bonus Benefits Hybrid Working Presales Solutions Consultant (Cybersecurity) - £55,000 - £65,000 + benefits - London (Hybrid) - ISP/MSP
03/05/2024
Full time
Presales Solutions Consultant (Cybersecurity) - £55,000 - £65,000 + benefits - London (Hybrid) - ISP/MSP Overview: A market leading organisation operating within the ISP/MSP space are looking for an experienced Pre-Sales Solutions Consultant to join their growing team in London on a hybrid basis. Role & Responsibilities: The client are an expanding tech company that helps some of the world's biggest brands with their cyber security and IT infrastructure needs. The Cybersecurity Solutions (Pre-Sales) Consultant will support the growing needs of existing customers' UK businesses as they face cyber risks, go through digital transformation, adapt to hybrid working, meet compliance standards or experience rapid growth. The Solutions Team provides expert advice to these businesses who want fast and clear recommendations, trusting that their solutions will enable their workplace with robust and secure digital infrastructure. The ideal candidate will have a proven record in cyber security pre-sales, and experience with the Microsoft Suite of services to secure the Modern Workplace (Defender, Intune & Sentinel) as well as advanced, cloud-based services (SOC/SIEM, MDR/EDR). In addition, customers will need expert guidance in protecting their data, securing their IT infrastructure and working securely from anywhere (LAN/WiFi, SD-WAN & SASE). Pre-sales solutions engagement with UK businesses (fin-tech, high tech, life sciences, prof services) - Cybersecurity and IT infrastructure Cybersecurity Risk Assessments & Solution Recommendations Modern Workplace, secure infrastructure design Creation of Design documents, solution diagrams, BoM & Professional Services, Commercial summaries, tender responses & proposal text Internal Training, solution briefings & handovers to delivery & support teams Innovation - Introduction of new products & services Technical Requirements: Experience in all or some of Microsoft's Modern Workplace and Cybersecurity platforms, ideally in an MSP/Pre-Sales role: Microsoft 365, Windows Copilot, SharePoint, Defender, Intune, Entra, Teams, Sentinel, Purview. Advisor in advanced cybersecurity services including SSE, SASE, SIEM, MDR/EDR. Solutions design experience - modern workplace infrastructure - SD-WAN, SASE, LAN, WiFi & Cybersecurity Experience in recommending and designing solutions to meet compliance standards such as CE/CE+/ISO27001 Microsoft, Cisco, Meraki & Fortinet certifications Package: £55,000 - £65,000 Annual Bonus Benefits Hybrid Working Presales Solutions Consultant (Cybersecurity) - £55,000 - £65,000 + benefits - London (Hybrid) - ISP/MSP
Senior Storage Consultant Permanent Remote with Occasional visits to London £72,500 per annum with a 10% bonus My client, a managed service provider is looking for a Senior Storage Consultant to join their fast paced team on a permanent basis. Responsibilities- The Senior Consultant is responsible for the high-quality delivery of Consulting Services to our customers and works within a designated Practice area within the Delivery team. Senior Consultants will work as part of a delivery team and be directed by senior delivery resources or will technically lead small/medium engagements. The Senior Consultant will be a technical expert within their area and able to provide technical consultancy to both technical and non-technical audiences. They will possess skills to enable excellent technical design and implementation of infrastructure solutions and demonstrate excellent problem-solving and organisational skills. The Senior Consultant will also demonstrate outstanding customer relationship skills, and be able to work both on their own or as part of a larger project team. They will also be expected to mentor junior members of the team and contribute to the development to the ongoing development of the Consulting team. Ability to work as part of a team, as well as applying own initiative to task execution and problem solving. Understand the importance of meeting project and customer timelines/deadlines. Self motivated, goal orientated and the ability to work as part of a team. Is able to constantly demonstrate broad knowledge and experience of technical solutions, as well as technical experience in their chosen technical domain. Technology experience required for the role- Dell/EMC PowerScale/PowerStore/PowerMax/Unity Dell PPDM, Networker, Avamar Veeam Rubrik Skills and Experience required- Good experience in a Consulting environment, designing and delivering customer solutions Good experience with storage/backup solution design & deployment Proven skills to deliver Customer projects The most ideal candidate will have the below certifications- Relevant current Dell/EMC or Veeam certifications 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.
03/05/2024
Full time
Senior Storage Consultant Permanent Remote with Occasional visits to London £72,500 per annum with a 10% bonus My client, a managed service provider is looking for a Senior Storage Consultant to join their fast paced team on a permanent basis. Responsibilities- The Senior Consultant is responsible for the high-quality delivery of Consulting Services to our customers and works within a designated Practice area within the Delivery team. Senior Consultants will work as part of a delivery team and be directed by senior delivery resources or will technically lead small/medium engagements. The Senior Consultant will be a technical expert within their area and able to provide technical consultancy to both technical and non-technical audiences. They will possess skills to enable excellent technical design and implementation of infrastructure solutions and demonstrate excellent problem-solving and organisational skills. The Senior Consultant will also demonstrate outstanding customer relationship skills, and be able to work both on their own or as part of a larger project team. They will also be expected to mentor junior members of the team and contribute to the development to the ongoing development of the Consulting team. Ability to work as part of a team, as well as applying own initiative to task execution and problem solving. Understand the importance of meeting project and customer timelines/deadlines. Self motivated, goal orientated and the ability to work as part of a team. Is able to constantly demonstrate broad knowledge and experience of technical solutions, as well as technical experience in their chosen technical domain. Technology experience required for the role- Dell/EMC PowerScale/PowerStore/PowerMax/Unity Dell PPDM, Networker, Avamar Veeam Rubrik Skills and Experience required- Good experience in a Consulting environment, designing and delivering customer solutions Good experience with storage/backup solution design & deployment Proven skills to deliver Customer projects The most ideal candidate will have the below certifications- Relevant current Dell/EMC or Veeam certifications 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.
Engineering Manager/Platform Lead You will be joining Platforms team within Enterprise Digital and be responsible for one or two squads whose goal is to make life for the development teams in other parts of the business easier by providing a set of low friction, fully managed cloud capabilities and abstracting these complexities away from the developer - allowing them to focus on code and not infrastructure. Your squads will focus on building IAC (Infrastructure as Code) using non-traditional tools such as Pulumi and implementing capabilities that allow developers to develop and deploy to the cloud faster and securely. And as a hands-on Engineering Manager, your code will lead by example and your teams will look up to you for strategic and technical leadership. You will be a confident solutions designer, able to communicate complex ideas clearly at various levels of the organization and skilled in working with multi-skilled teams to come up with workable solutions You will be a great collaborator working with your counterparts and other Engineering Managers within other Platform teams to ensure that our cloud capabilities are first class and provide the best experience to developers each day. You and your teams will also collaborate closely with engineering teams across the tribes -understanding their requirements and building out capabilities to support it. What you will be doing Lead, grow and hire a team of engineers that develop best-in-breed tooling and IAC capabilities that allow developers to go from idea to production in 12 minutes or less Create and Lead strategy for a roadmap that caters to the needs of the business and developers. Remove manual implementation from workflows and look to automate as much as possible. Provide mentorship and career support for the members of your teams - maximising their potential. Agile champion for your teams, taking pride in a metrics-based organisation that looks to continually improve itself. Skills A fast learner - Our work within Platforms is varied and we work across the full developer life cycle. Passion for automation with a reluctance for manual implementation 4+ years of experience in building software products in Typescript. Java is a bonus. 2+ years of experience in a team leadership position where you were responsible for career growth and mentorship of team members. An appreciation for working in the cloud and an understanding of cloud principles. We will provide opportunities for AWS training, but bonus points for already having that experience. 3+ years of experience with agile systems development methodologies 3+ years' experience with cloud computing on AWS. Bonus is experience with DevOps tools, process and culture. Benefits Competitive salary 25 days annual leave (plus bank holidays) 10% on target bonus Life Assurance Pension scheme
03/05/2024
Full time
Engineering Manager/Platform Lead You will be joining Platforms team within Enterprise Digital and be responsible for one or two squads whose goal is to make life for the development teams in other parts of the business easier by providing a set of low friction, fully managed cloud capabilities and abstracting these complexities away from the developer - allowing them to focus on code and not infrastructure. Your squads will focus on building IAC (Infrastructure as Code) using non-traditional tools such as Pulumi and implementing capabilities that allow developers to develop and deploy to the cloud faster and securely. And as a hands-on Engineering Manager, your code will lead by example and your teams will look up to you for strategic and technical leadership. You will be a confident solutions designer, able to communicate complex ideas clearly at various levels of the organization and skilled in working with multi-skilled teams to come up with workable solutions You will be a great collaborator working with your counterparts and other Engineering Managers within other Platform teams to ensure that our cloud capabilities are first class and provide the best experience to developers each day. You and your teams will also collaborate closely with engineering teams across the tribes -understanding their requirements and building out capabilities to support it. What you will be doing Lead, grow and hire a team of engineers that develop best-in-breed tooling and IAC capabilities that allow developers to go from idea to production in 12 minutes or less Create and Lead strategy for a roadmap that caters to the needs of the business and developers. Remove manual implementation from workflows and look to automate as much as possible. Provide mentorship and career support for the members of your teams - maximising their potential. Agile champion for your teams, taking pride in a metrics-based organisation that looks to continually improve itself. Skills A fast learner - Our work within Platforms is varied and we work across the full developer life cycle. Passion for automation with a reluctance for manual implementation 4+ years of experience in building software products in Typescript. Java is a bonus. 2+ years of experience in a team leadership position where you were responsible for career growth and mentorship of team members. An appreciation for working in the cloud and an understanding of cloud principles. We will provide opportunities for AWS training, but bonus points for already having that experience. 3+ years of experience with agile systems development methodologies 3+ years' experience with cloud computing on AWS. Bonus is experience with DevOps tools, process and culture. Benefits Competitive salary 25 days annual leave (plus bank holidays) 10% on target bonus Life Assurance Pension scheme