LA International Computer Consultants Ltd
Warwick, Warwickshire
*SC Cleared* Network Architect 4 Month contract initially Hybrid - Warwick, Corsham, Farnborough £625 - £675 p/d (Via Umbrella-PAYE) We have a great opportunity with a world leading organisation, a true leader in their field. We are looking for a Network Architect to join the successful team on a fantastic, long-term program of work. Key Responsibilities: Virtual Network Solution Design Architect with experience of designing and building NSX-T services for workload domains within the VMware Software Defined Datacentres (SDDC) This would include the deployment of NSX Global Manager nodes to support NSX Federation across VMware Cloud Foundation instances. Key Skills & Experience: - Experience of NSX Edge virtual appliance deployment by using SDDC Manager, Deployment and life cycle management by using SDDC Manager workflows and NSX Manager with Automated password management using SDDC Manager. - Experience of vSphere HA recovery used across availability zones. - Experience of Uplink Policy Design - Experience of working with restraints of Computer Security Incident Response Team (CSIRT) Security Requirements - Design experience within a Cloud-native environment and providing solutions which are affordable, good value and meet security and other relevant standards relating to Critical National Infrastructure (CNI) - Architect required to create HLD, LLD and Build Scripts: Cisco NXOS underlay (not ACI) for which requirements are for a NSXT overlay. Virtual Network Microsegmentation, Integration with SDWAN, Network Packet Capture and Inspection. - Conduct testing and reporting result This is an excellent opportunity on a great project of work, if you are looking for your next exciting opportunity, apply now for your CV to reach me directly, we will respond as soon as possible. Due to the nature and urgency of this post, candidates holding or who have held high level security clearance in the past are most welcome to apply. Please note successful applicants will be required to be security cleared prior to appointment which can take up to a minimum 10 weeks. LA International is a HMG approved ICT Recruitment and Project Solutions Consultancy, operating globally from the largest single site in the UK as an IT Consultancy or as an Employment Business & Agency depending upon the precise nature of the work, for security cleared jobs or non-clearance vacancies, LA International welcome applications from all sections of the community and from people with diverse experience and backgrounds. Award Winning LA International, winner of the Recruiter Awards for Excellence, Best IT Recruitment Company, Best Public Sector Recruitment Company and overall Gold Award winner, has now secured the most prestigious business award that any business can receive, The Queens Award for Enterprise: International Trade, for the second consecutive period.
17/05/2024
Project-based
*SC Cleared* Network Architect 4 Month contract initially Hybrid - Warwick, Corsham, Farnborough £625 - £675 p/d (Via Umbrella-PAYE) We have a great opportunity with a world leading organisation, a true leader in their field. We are looking for a Network Architect to join the successful team on a fantastic, long-term program of work. Key Responsibilities: Virtual Network Solution Design Architect with experience of designing and building NSX-T services for workload domains within the VMware Software Defined Datacentres (SDDC) This would include the deployment of NSX Global Manager nodes to support NSX Federation across VMware Cloud Foundation instances. Key Skills & Experience: - Experience of NSX Edge virtual appliance deployment by using SDDC Manager, Deployment and life cycle management by using SDDC Manager workflows and NSX Manager with Automated password management using SDDC Manager. - Experience of vSphere HA recovery used across availability zones. - Experience of Uplink Policy Design - Experience of working with restraints of Computer Security Incident Response Team (CSIRT) Security Requirements - Design experience within a Cloud-native environment and providing solutions which are affordable, good value and meet security and other relevant standards relating to Critical National Infrastructure (CNI) - Architect required to create HLD, LLD and Build Scripts: Cisco NXOS underlay (not ACI) for which requirements are for a NSXT overlay. Virtual Network Microsegmentation, Integration with SDWAN, Network Packet Capture and Inspection. - Conduct testing and reporting result This is an excellent opportunity on a great project of work, if you are looking for your next exciting opportunity, apply now for your CV to reach me directly, we will respond as soon as possible. Due to the nature and urgency of this post, candidates holding or who have held high level security clearance in the past are most welcome to apply. Please note successful applicants will be required to be security cleared prior to appointment which can take up to a minimum 10 weeks. LA International is a HMG approved ICT Recruitment and Project Solutions Consultancy, operating globally from the largest single site in the UK as an IT Consultancy or as an Employment Business & Agency depending upon the precise nature of the work, for security cleared jobs or non-clearance vacancies, LA International welcome applications from all sections of the community and from people with diverse experience and backgrounds. Award Winning LA International, winner of the Recruiter Awards for Excellence, Best IT Recruitment Company, Best Public Sector Recruitment Company and overall Gold Award winner, has now secured the most prestigious business award that any business can receive, The Queens Award for Enterprise: International Trade, for the second consecutive period.
Key Accountabilities: To support the Technical Service Manager(s) and Team Leader in maintaining the operational status, and maximising availability of assets to programme demanders. Resolution of significant issues. Maintain and promote high personal standards in environment, safety, health, security, and quality and be a great team player. Additional accountabilities for this job profile may be defined and appointed through the Chief Engineer Management Arrangements, with appointees listed within the Company Design Authorities and Technical Authorities, as held in the company management system. Key Responsibilities: Deliver Technical Excellence Provide a resilient cost effective highly available infrastructure to the business on top of which hosted services can be deployed, managed, and maintained. To manage the day-to-day sustainment of Infrastructure Systems, ensuring that planning, end-user impact, change management and problem management are properly addressed and monitored to ensure that deadlines, budgets, and service levels are met, and results delivered. Be responsible for diagnosing and following through to resolution any problems, escalating to team members or other teams and vendors when required. Build relationships with other teams within IT Operations to enable better support and communications. To maintain technical skills to allow us to benefit from new and emerging technologies to make supportive decisions. Attend technical briefing/support groups. Understand and develop support system road maps. Experience around packaging applications Moving from windows 10 to windows 11 Skills/Experience: Must have: Microsoft Configuration Manager Microsoft AppV PowerShell Scripting Desirable Skills: Ivanti Workspace control Ivanti Device and Application Control Advanced Installer and InstallShield. Sometime MSI studio Group Policy If you feel you have the skills and experience needed for this role; please do apply now.
17/05/2024
Project-based
Key Accountabilities: To support the Technical Service Manager(s) and Team Leader in maintaining the operational status, and maximising availability of assets to programme demanders. Resolution of significant issues. Maintain and promote high personal standards in environment, safety, health, security, and quality and be a great team player. Additional accountabilities for this job profile may be defined and appointed through the Chief Engineer Management Arrangements, with appointees listed within the Company Design Authorities and Technical Authorities, as held in the company management system. Key Responsibilities: Deliver Technical Excellence Provide a resilient cost effective highly available infrastructure to the business on top of which hosted services can be deployed, managed, and maintained. To manage the day-to-day sustainment of Infrastructure Systems, ensuring that planning, end-user impact, change management and problem management are properly addressed and monitored to ensure that deadlines, budgets, and service levels are met, and results delivered. Be responsible for diagnosing and following through to resolution any problems, escalating to team members or other teams and vendors when required. Build relationships with other teams within IT Operations to enable better support and communications. To maintain technical skills to allow us to benefit from new and emerging technologies to make supportive decisions. Attend technical briefing/support groups. Understand and develop support system road maps. Experience around packaging applications Moving from windows 10 to windows 11 Skills/Experience: Must have: Microsoft Configuration Manager Microsoft AppV PowerShell Scripting Desirable Skills: Ivanti Workspace control Ivanti Device and Application Control Advanced Installer and InstallShield. Sometime MSI studio Group Policy If you feel you have the skills and experience needed for this role; please do apply now.
IT Support Specialist - VIP 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.
17/05/2024
Full time
IT Support Specialist - VIP 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.
Position: Senior Audiovisual (AV) Systems Analyst Role Overview: The Senior AV Systems Analyst is a pivotal member of the Information Technology Services team, dedicated to the seamless operation and progressive enhancement of the organisation's audiovisual infrastructure. This role is instrumental in fostering an advanced educational environment through the maintenance and innovation of AV systems utilised in various university settings, including classrooms, lecture halls, conference rooms, and communal study areas. Key Responsibilities: Technical Leadership: Serve as the lead technical authority for AV systems, guiding the resolution of complex AV-related incidents and managing service requests with efficiency and expertise. Strategic Development: Collaborate with the AV Team Leader to strategise and implement advancements in AV services, ensuring alignment with the university's vision for cutting-edge learning and meeting spaces. Stakeholder Engagement: Maintain robust communication channels with internal teams and end-users, delivering clear, timely, and precise information to facilitate optimal AV usage. System Management: Oversee the monitoring, support, and maintenance of AV systems, guaranteeing high-performance standards and minimal downtime. Project Coordination: Participate in the deployment of innovative AV technologies, such as AV over IP solutions, interactive displays, and remote management tools, contributing to the university's multimillion-pound investment in AV excellence. Essential Qualifications: A bachelor's degree in a relevant field or equivalent professional experience demonstrating comprehensive AV technical proficiency. A proven track record in AV systems analysis, with substantial hands-on experience in managing and optimising a diverse range of AV equipment. Desired Skills: In-depth knowledge of current and emerging AV technologies. Strong problem-solving abilities and a customer-focused approach. Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail. The ability to work collaboratively within cross-functional teams. What We Offer: A dynamic and supportive work environment committed to innovation and excellence. Opportunities for professional development and growth within a leading educational institution. Access to state-of-the-art facilities and resources. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found on our website.
17/05/2024
Full time
Position: Senior Audiovisual (AV) Systems Analyst Role Overview: The Senior AV Systems Analyst is a pivotal member of the Information Technology Services team, dedicated to the seamless operation and progressive enhancement of the organisation's audiovisual infrastructure. This role is instrumental in fostering an advanced educational environment through the maintenance and innovation of AV systems utilised in various university settings, including classrooms, lecture halls, conference rooms, and communal study areas. Key Responsibilities: Technical Leadership: Serve as the lead technical authority for AV systems, guiding the resolution of complex AV-related incidents and managing service requests with efficiency and expertise. Strategic Development: Collaborate with the AV Team Leader to strategise and implement advancements in AV services, ensuring alignment with the university's vision for cutting-edge learning and meeting spaces. Stakeholder Engagement: Maintain robust communication channels with internal teams and end-users, delivering clear, timely, and precise information to facilitate optimal AV usage. System Management: Oversee the monitoring, support, and maintenance of AV systems, guaranteeing high-performance standards and minimal downtime. Project Coordination: Participate in the deployment of innovative AV technologies, such as AV over IP solutions, interactive displays, and remote management tools, contributing to the university's multimillion-pound investment in AV excellence. Essential Qualifications: A bachelor's degree in a relevant field or equivalent professional experience demonstrating comprehensive AV technical proficiency. A proven track record in AV systems analysis, with substantial hands-on experience in managing and optimising a diverse range of AV equipment. Desired Skills: In-depth knowledge of current and emerging AV technologies. Strong problem-solving abilities and a customer-focused approach. Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail. The ability to work collaboratively within cross-functional teams. What We Offer: A dynamic and supportive work environment committed to innovation and excellence. Opportunities for professional development and growth within a leading educational institution. Access to state-of-the-art facilities and resources. 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.
Solution Architect - Cloud Infrastructure vacancy for our Aargau based client in the technology sector. Your tasks: Developing and optimizing Google and Azure infrastructure architecture to support cloud-based IT solutions within the company Establishing organization-wide cloud standards in collaboration with local IS delivery teams and partner vendors Driving initiatives for evaluating and scaling cloud-native services and solutions Accelerating implementation of automation around cloud infrastructure to enhance delivery processes and support DevOps-based service models Supporting definition and maintenance of architectural roadmaps for cloud platforms and related technologies Providing technical knowledge and insights to support business and IT projects, ensuring successful deployment and commercial viability Your experience/knowledge: 10+ years of IT experience, including 8+ years in Infrastructure Solution Architecture, with 4+ years specifically in cloud-related roles Proficient in Google Cloud Platform GCP and Microsoft Azure, with hands-on experience in architecture design, deployment, and management of cloud-based solutions Strong ability to design and implement infrastructure solutions aligned with business requirements, translating them into effective and cost-efficient IT solutions Solid understanding of networking concepts and security principles in cloud environments, including WAN, LAN, DNS, Firewalls, and load balancers Experienced in implementing automation strategies for cloud infrastructure, leveraging DevOps practices to enhance deployment speed and reliability Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Business Management, or related field; Google and Azure Cloud certifications is a plus Your soft skills: Excellent communication skills, essential for collaborating with stakeholders and presenting technical ideas clearly Proven leadership skills to drive initiatives, resolve conflicts, and motivate teams towards successful cloud adoption Location: Aargau, Switzerland Sector: Technology Start: ASAP Duration: 06MM+ Ref .Nr.: BH21572 Take the next step and send us your resume along with a daytime phone number where we can reach you. Due to Swiss work permit restrictions, we can only consider applications from Swiss nationals, EU citizens as well as current work-permit holders for Switzerland. Ukrainian refugees are warmly welcomed, we will support you all the way. We welcome applications from individuals of all genders, age groups, sexual orientations, personal expressions, ethnic backgrounds, and religious beliefs. Therefore, there is no requirement to provide gender information or a photo in your application. As per client requirements, we need information about your marital status, nationality, date of birth, and a valid Swiss work permit. For applicants with disabilities, we are happy to explore potential solutions with our end client.
17/05/2024
Project-based
Solution Architect - Cloud Infrastructure vacancy for our Aargau based client in the technology sector. Your tasks: Developing and optimizing Google and Azure infrastructure architecture to support cloud-based IT solutions within the company Establishing organization-wide cloud standards in collaboration with local IS delivery teams and partner vendors Driving initiatives for evaluating and scaling cloud-native services and solutions Accelerating implementation of automation around cloud infrastructure to enhance delivery processes and support DevOps-based service models Supporting definition and maintenance of architectural roadmaps for cloud platforms and related technologies Providing technical knowledge and insights to support business and IT projects, ensuring successful deployment and commercial viability Your experience/knowledge: 10+ years of IT experience, including 8+ years in Infrastructure Solution Architecture, with 4+ years specifically in cloud-related roles Proficient in Google Cloud Platform GCP and Microsoft Azure, with hands-on experience in architecture design, deployment, and management of cloud-based solutions Strong ability to design and implement infrastructure solutions aligned with business requirements, translating them into effective and cost-efficient IT solutions Solid understanding of networking concepts and security principles in cloud environments, including WAN, LAN, DNS, Firewalls, and load balancers Experienced in implementing automation strategies for cloud infrastructure, leveraging DevOps practices to enhance deployment speed and reliability Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Business Management, or related field; Google and Azure Cloud certifications is a plus Your soft skills: Excellent communication skills, essential for collaborating with stakeholders and presenting technical ideas clearly Proven leadership skills to drive initiatives, resolve conflicts, and motivate teams towards successful cloud adoption Location: Aargau, Switzerland Sector: Technology Start: ASAP Duration: 06MM+ Ref .Nr.: BH21572 Take the next step and send us your resume along with a daytime phone number where we can reach you. Due to Swiss work permit restrictions, we can only consider applications from Swiss nationals, EU citizens as well as current work-permit holders for Switzerland. Ukrainian refugees are warmly welcomed, we will support you all the way. We welcome applications from individuals of all genders, age groups, sexual orientations, personal expressions, ethnic backgrounds, and religious beliefs. Therefore, there is no requirement to provide gender information or a photo in your application. As per client requirements, we need information about your marital status, nationality, date of birth, and a valid Swiss work permit. For applicants with disabilities, we are happy to explore potential solutions with our end client.
Request Technology - Craig Johnson
Chicago, Illinois
*We are unable to sponsor for this permanent Full time role* *Position is bonus eligible* Prestigious Financial Institution is currently seeking a Director of Risk Management Software Engineering. Candidate will be responsible for functions within Quantitative Risk Management for developing and maintaining risk models for margin, clearing fund and stress testing with the focus on developing and maintaining risk model software in production, and environments and infrastructure used in model implementation and testing. Responsibilities: Collaborate with other developers, quantitative analysts, business users, data & technology staff to expand QRM's technical capabilities for model development, back-testing and monitoring. Develop and maintain software and environments used to implement and test systems for pricing, margin risk and stress testing of financial products and derivatives. Configure and manage resources in the local and AWS cloud environments and deploy QRM's software on these resources. Develop CI/CD pipelines. Configure, execute, and monitor execution pipelines for model testing, back-testing and monitoring. Contribute to development of QRM's databases and ETLs. Integrate model prototypes, model library and model testing tools using best industry practices and innovations. Create unit and integration tests; build and enhance test automation tools. Participate in code reviews and demo accomplishments. Write technical documentation and user manuals. Provide production support and perform troubleshooting. Provide hands-on technical leadership and active coordination of tasks and priorities. Provide guidance and support for the team and reporting for the management. Qualifications: Strong programming skills. Able to read and/or write code using a programming language (eg, Java, C++, Python, etc.) in a collaborative software development setting: The role requires advanced coding, database and environment manipulation skills. Track record of complex production implementations and a demonstrated ability in developing and maintaining enterprise level software, including in the cloud environment. Proficiency in technical and/or scientific documentation (eg, white papers, user guides, etc.) Strong problem-solving skills: Be able to accurately identify a problem's source, severity, and impact to determine possible solutions and needed resources. Experience with Agile/SCRUM or another rapid development framework. Financial products knowledge is a plus: understanding of markets and financial derivatives in equities, interest rate, and commodity products. Background in Financial mathematics is a plus: derivatives pricing models, stochastic calculus, statistics and probability theory, linear algebra. Master's degree or equivalent in a computational or numerical field such as computer science, information systems, mathematics, physics 10+ years of experience as a software developer with exposure to the cloud or high-performance computing areas Technical Skills: Proficiency in Java (preferred) or another object-oriented language is required, including effective application of design patterns and best coding practices. DevOps experience, with a good command of CI/CD process and tools (eg, Git, GitHub, Gradle, Jenkins, Docker, Helm, Harness). Experience in containerized deployment in cloud environments. Experienced with cloud technology (AWS preferred), infrastructure-as-code (eg Terraform), managing and orchestrating containerized workloads (eg Kubernetes). Experience with logging, profiling, monitoring, telemetry (eg Splunk, OpenTelemetry). Good command of database technology and query languages (SQL) and non-relational DB and other Big Data technology, including efficient storage and serialization protocols (eg Parquet, Avro, Protocol Buffers). Experience with automated quality assurance frameworks (eg, Junit, TestNG, PyTest, etc.). Experience with high performance and distributed computing. Experience with productivity tools such as Jira, Confluence, MS Office. Experience with Scripting languages such as Python is a plus. Experience with numerical libraries and/or scientific computing is a plus.
16/05/2024
Full time
*We are unable to sponsor for this permanent Full time role* *Position is bonus eligible* Prestigious Financial Institution is currently seeking a Director of Risk Management Software Engineering. Candidate will be responsible for functions within Quantitative Risk Management for developing and maintaining risk models for margin, clearing fund and stress testing with the focus on developing and maintaining risk model software in production, and environments and infrastructure used in model implementation and testing. Responsibilities: Collaborate with other developers, quantitative analysts, business users, data & technology staff to expand QRM's technical capabilities for model development, back-testing and monitoring. Develop and maintain software and environments used to implement and test systems for pricing, margin risk and stress testing of financial products and derivatives. Configure and manage resources in the local and AWS cloud environments and deploy QRM's software on these resources. Develop CI/CD pipelines. Configure, execute, and monitor execution pipelines for model testing, back-testing and monitoring. Contribute to development of QRM's databases and ETLs. Integrate model prototypes, model library and model testing tools using best industry practices and innovations. Create unit and integration tests; build and enhance test automation tools. Participate in code reviews and demo accomplishments. Write technical documentation and user manuals. Provide production support and perform troubleshooting. Provide hands-on technical leadership and active coordination of tasks and priorities. Provide guidance and support for the team and reporting for the management. Qualifications: Strong programming skills. Able to read and/or write code using a programming language (eg, Java, C++, Python, etc.) in a collaborative software development setting: The role requires advanced coding, database and environment manipulation skills. Track record of complex production implementations and a demonstrated ability in developing and maintaining enterprise level software, including in the cloud environment. Proficiency in technical and/or scientific documentation (eg, white papers, user guides, etc.) Strong problem-solving skills: Be able to accurately identify a problem's source, severity, and impact to determine possible solutions and needed resources. Experience with Agile/SCRUM or another rapid development framework. Financial products knowledge is a plus: understanding of markets and financial derivatives in equities, interest rate, and commodity products. Background in Financial mathematics is a plus: derivatives pricing models, stochastic calculus, statistics and probability theory, linear algebra. Master's degree or equivalent in a computational or numerical field such as computer science, information systems, mathematics, physics 10+ years of experience as a software developer with exposure to the cloud or high-performance computing areas Technical Skills: Proficiency in Java (preferred) or another object-oriented language is required, including effective application of design patterns and best coding practices. DevOps experience, with a good command of CI/CD process and tools (eg, Git, GitHub, Gradle, Jenkins, Docker, Helm, Harness). Experience in containerized deployment in cloud environments. Experienced with cloud technology (AWS preferred), infrastructure-as-code (eg Terraform), managing and orchestrating containerized workloads (eg Kubernetes). Experience with logging, profiling, monitoring, telemetry (eg Splunk, OpenTelemetry). Good command of database technology and query languages (SQL) and non-relational DB and other Big Data technology, including efficient storage and serialization protocols (eg Parquet, Avro, Protocol Buffers). Experience with automated quality assurance frameworks (eg, Junit, TestNG, PyTest, etc.). Experience with high performance and distributed computing. Experience with productivity tools such as Jira, Confluence, MS Office. Experience with Scripting languages such as Python is a plus. Experience with numerical libraries and/or scientific computing is a plus.
Global Technology Solutions Ltd
Edinburgh, Midlothian
Job Title: Infrastructure Support Engineer III - Red Hat Linux enterprise support Contract length: 3-months Day rate: £340 inside ir35 through umbrella Location: Edinburgh *Must be holding SC Clearance* Site hours are: 07:00 - 16:30 Mon-Thurs and 07:00 - 13:30 Fri - hours to be agreed ROLE OVERVIEW: We are looking for customer-focused and enthusiastic 3rd line infrastructure Support Engineer with a genuine interest in solving peoples IT issues to backfill our Business As Usual services while some of our key staff support a critical project. The applicant should be technically competent, possess good written and verbal communication skills and be willing to collaborate with the wider IT support teams. The 3rd line team are expected to resolve a wide variety of server and storage incidents and requests, while minimizing disruption to our users. We're looking for someone to be responsible for our Red Hat Linux environments. Solaris experience would be beneficial. The successful candidate will be someone who can blend first rate customer service with first rate technical skills. Previous experience resolving 3rd line issues in an enterprise environment is essential. DETAILED JOB DESCRIPTION: * Excellent knowledge of Red Hat Linux Enterprise (v4 upwards), including installation, configuration and imaging * Excellent knowledge of Red Hat Network Satellite for system management and performance reporting * Provide support for L2 and L3 Operational activities & troubleshooting * Able to stabilise developed infrastructure solutions using Red Hat methodologies in complex customer environments * Demonstrate the ability to methodically work through issues * Must be able to deal directly with clients in a friendly and highly confident manner demonstrating excellent internal and external customer communication skills * Achieve high levels of customer satisfaction * Author processes and working instructions * Work within challenging SLA's and follow escalation paths to the leadership team and product specialists promptly when required * Represent the 3rd line team from a Linux perspective in customer meetings * Red Hat Certified Engineer or other Red Hat/Linux related certification * To manage a range of Linux technology's RHLE, RHNS, Kernel virtualisation (KVM) and to include optimisation, interoperability, and availability of systems on a customer's site * Utilisation of RHNS for compliance management, provisioning of services and resources, content control and system security and integrity * RHLE High availability including clustering, fencing and unfencing if you have the skills required please apply now. In applying for this position, you consent to your personal data being shared with the specified employer and for your details to remain with GTS for as long as is necessary to process your application. See our Privacy Notice for full information Global Technology Solutions is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy
16/05/2024
Project-based
Job Title: Infrastructure Support Engineer III - Red Hat Linux enterprise support Contract length: 3-months Day rate: £340 inside ir35 through umbrella Location: Edinburgh *Must be holding SC Clearance* Site hours are: 07:00 - 16:30 Mon-Thurs and 07:00 - 13:30 Fri - hours to be agreed ROLE OVERVIEW: We are looking for customer-focused and enthusiastic 3rd line infrastructure Support Engineer with a genuine interest in solving peoples IT issues to backfill our Business As Usual services while some of our key staff support a critical project. The applicant should be technically competent, possess good written and verbal communication skills and be willing to collaborate with the wider IT support teams. The 3rd line team are expected to resolve a wide variety of server and storage incidents and requests, while minimizing disruption to our users. We're looking for someone to be responsible for our Red Hat Linux environments. Solaris experience would be beneficial. The successful candidate will be someone who can blend first rate customer service with first rate technical skills. Previous experience resolving 3rd line issues in an enterprise environment is essential. DETAILED JOB DESCRIPTION: * Excellent knowledge of Red Hat Linux Enterprise (v4 upwards), including installation, configuration and imaging * Excellent knowledge of Red Hat Network Satellite for system management and performance reporting * Provide support for L2 and L3 Operational activities & troubleshooting * Able to stabilise developed infrastructure solutions using Red Hat methodologies in complex customer environments * Demonstrate the ability to methodically work through issues * Must be able to deal directly with clients in a friendly and highly confident manner demonstrating excellent internal and external customer communication skills * Achieve high levels of customer satisfaction * Author processes and working instructions * Work within challenging SLA's and follow escalation paths to the leadership team and product specialists promptly when required * Represent the 3rd line team from a Linux perspective in customer meetings * Red Hat Certified Engineer or other Red Hat/Linux related certification * To manage a range of Linux technology's RHLE, RHNS, Kernel virtualisation (KVM) and to include optimisation, interoperability, and availability of systems on a customer's site * Utilisation of RHNS for compliance management, provisioning of services and resources, content control and system security and integrity * RHLE High availability including clustering, fencing and unfencing if you have the skills required please apply now. In applying for this position, you consent to your personal data being shared with the specified employer and for your details to remain with GTS for as long as is necessary to process your application. See our Privacy Notice for full information Global Technology Solutions is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy
IT Systems Manager/Administrator holds the primary responsibility for ensuring the smooth operation of the IT infrastructure, guaranteeing that all systems function reliably, securely, and are regularly updated. Reporting to the Director of IT, this role is senior within the IT team, expected to exhibit leadership qualities, proactively troubleshoot issues, effectively communicate with team members, and set exemplary working standards. Establishing strong relationships with all members of the community is essential for maintaining a positive perception of IT services. Effective communication, both verbal and written, is crucial, and the ideal candidate will have a proven track record of excellence in this area. With prior experience as a Senior IT Technician or Network Manager, the IT Systems Manager should be adept at providing second/third line technical support. Key Responsibilities: Oversight of network infrastructure, Servers, workstations, and software management Administration of filtered Internet connectivity and remote connections across sites Management of Wi-Fi provision across various VLANs Administration of Microsoft 365 tenancy Maintenance of telephony systems Coordination with third-party IT service providers Management of backup systems and implementation of disaster contingencies Identification, planning, and costing of future developments and upgrades to the ICT infrastructure within agreed budgets Preparation of annual IT spending budgets within agreed limits Supervision of the creation and implementation of designated IT policies Exploration and integration of emerging AI technologies in an educational setting Job Type: Full-time Pay: £35,000.00-£45,000.00 per year
16/05/2024
Full time
IT Systems Manager/Administrator holds the primary responsibility for ensuring the smooth operation of the IT infrastructure, guaranteeing that all systems function reliably, securely, and are regularly updated. Reporting to the Director of IT, this role is senior within the IT team, expected to exhibit leadership qualities, proactively troubleshoot issues, effectively communicate with team members, and set exemplary working standards. Establishing strong relationships with all members of the community is essential for maintaining a positive perception of IT services. Effective communication, both verbal and written, is crucial, and the ideal candidate will have a proven track record of excellence in this area. With prior experience as a Senior IT Technician or Network Manager, the IT Systems Manager should be adept at providing second/third line technical support. Key Responsibilities: Oversight of network infrastructure, Servers, workstations, and software management Administration of filtered Internet connectivity and remote connections across sites Management of Wi-Fi provision across various VLANs Administration of Microsoft 365 tenancy Maintenance of telephony systems Coordination with third-party IT service providers Management of backup systems and implementation of disaster contingencies Identification, planning, and costing of future developments and upgrades to the ICT infrastructure within agreed budgets Preparation of annual IT spending budgets within agreed limits Supervision of the creation and implementation of designated IT policies Exploration and integration of emerging AI technologies in an educational setting Job Type: Full-time Pay: £35,000.00-£45,000.00 per year
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 an AWS DevOps Software Engineer. Candidate will provide subject matter expertise for ongoing support of applications deployed to non-production AWS environments and supporting 3rd party applications. Identify root causes and automate solutions in support of development. Candidate will have a deep understanding of DevOps practices, leadership skills, and expertise in various tools and technologies. You will be working in a fast-paced, dynamic environment, using cutting-edge tools and cloud technologies. Manage day to day activities when called upon. Responsibilities: Desing Develop release and support, Cloud Native applications running on Containers Kubernetes and Docker within AWS. DevOps Strategy: Develop and implement DevOps strategies and best practices to enhance development, testing, and deployment processes. Possess in-depth knowledge and hands-on experience with DevOps tools and technologies, including but not limited to GitHub, Jenkins, Terraform, Ansible, Kafka, AWS, Apigee. Support the lower environments for incident and problem management. Resolve complex support issues in non-production environments. Create procedural and troubleshooting documentation related to cloud native applications. Write complex automation scripts using common automation tools, such as yaml, Json, Bash, Groovy, Ansible, Terraform and python, Perform other duties as assigned Qualifications: Excellent problem-solving skills. Ability to work independently. Ability to work with management to prioritize tasks. Demonstrate strong confidence in abilities and knowledge. Ability to work well in crisis situations. Ability to work under minimal supervision. Flexibility to be on call from 5 PM to 7 AM for 3 months per year. Good written and oral communication skills. Technical Skills: Expertise on Kubernetes and Docker, including best practices Expertise in cloud containerization; design, develop and troubleshoot Strong programming or Scripting skills in yaml, Helm Charts, Json, Bash, Groovy, Ansible, Terraform, python or Java. Advance level on Networking technologies CI/CD tools such as Artifactory, Jenkins, and GIT, SonarQube Experience with cloud-based systems such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud, including expertise in IaC and CaC; Ansible, Terraform Experience with Kafka infrastructure and processes Understanding of software development methodologies and Agile practices Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to troubleshoot and identify the root cause of issues Good verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams. Familiarity with monitoring and logging tools such Elk stack, Splunk. Familiarity with Technologies used to support microservices. Minimum 7 years experience working in a distributed multi-platform environment. Minimum 3 years experience working with Kubernetes. Minimum 3 years experience working on Scripting or Programming Bachelor's degree in a related area Cloud Certification a plus
16/05/2024
Full time
*We are unable to sponsor for this permanent Full time role* *Position is bonus eligible* Prestigious Financial Company is currently seeking an AWS DevOps Software Engineer. Candidate will provide subject matter expertise for ongoing support of applications deployed to non-production AWS environments and supporting 3rd party applications. Identify root causes and automate solutions in support of development. Candidate will have a deep understanding of DevOps practices, leadership skills, and expertise in various tools and technologies. You will be working in a fast-paced, dynamic environment, using cutting-edge tools and cloud technologies. Manage day to day activities when called upon. Responsibilities: Desing Develop release and support, Cloud Native applications running on Containers Kubernetes and Docker within AWS. DevOps Strategy: Develop and implement DevOps strategies and best practices to enhance development, testing, and deployment processes. Possess in-depth knowledge and hands-on experience with DevOps tools and technologies, including but not limited to GitHub, Jenkins, Terraform, Ansible, Kafka, AWS, Apigee. Support the lower environments for incident and problem management. Resolve complex support issues in non-production environments. Create procedural and troubleshooting documentation related to cloud native applications. Write complex automation scripts using common automation tools, such as yaml, Json, Bash, Groovy, Ansible, Terraform and python, Perform other duties as assigned Qualifications: Excellent problem-solving skills. Ability to work independently. Ability to work with management to prioritize tasks. Demonstrate strong confidence in abilities and knowledge. Ability to work well in crisis situations. Ability to work under minimal supervision. Flexibility to be on call from 5 PM to 7 AM for 3 months per year. Good written and oral communication skills. Technical Skills: Expertise on Kubernetes and Docker, including best practices Expertise in cloud containerization; design, develop and troubleshoot Strong programming or Scripting skills in yaml, Helm Charts, Json, Bash, Groovy, Ansible, Terraform, python or Java. Advance level on Networking technologies CI/CD tools such as Artifactory, Jenkins, and GIT, SonarQube Experience with cloud-based systems such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud, including expertise in IaC and CaC; Ansible, Terraform Experience with Kafka infrastructure and processes Understanding of software development methodologies and Agile practices Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to troubleshoot and identify the root cause of issues Good verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams. Familiarity with monitoring and logging tools such Elk stack, Splunk. Familiarity with Technologies used to support microservices. Minimum 7 years experience working in a distributed multi-platform environment. Minimum 3 years experience working with Kubernetes. Minimum 3 years experience working on Scripting or Programming Bachelor's degree in a related area Cloud Certification a plus
*We are unable to sponsor for this permanent Full time role* *Position is bonus eligible* Prestigious Financial Company is currently seeking an AWS DevOps Software Engineer. Candidate will provide subject matter expertise for ongoing support of applications deployed to non-production AWS environments and supporting 3rd party applications. Identify root causes and automate solutions in support of development. Candidate will have a deep understanding of DevOps practices, leadership skills, and expertise in various tools and technologies. You will be working in a fast-paced, dynamic environment, using cutting-edge tools and cloud technologies. Manage day to day activities when called upon. Responsibilities: Desing Develop release and support, Cloud Native applications running on Containers Kubernetes and Docker within AWS. DevOps Strategy: Develop and implement DevOps strategies and best practices to enhance development, testing, and deployment processes. Possess in-depth knowledge and hands-on experience with DevOps tools and technologies, including but not limited to GitHub, Jenkins, Terraform, Ansible, Kafka, AWS, Apigee. Support the lower environments for incident and problem management. Resolve complex support issues in non-production environments. Create procedural and troubleshooting documentation related to cloud native applications. Write complex automation scripts using common automation tools, such as yaml, Json, Bash, Groovy, Ansible, Terraform and python, Perform other duties as assigned Qualifications: Excellent problem-solving skills. Ability to work independently. Ability to work with management to prioritize tasks. Demonstrate strong confidence in abilities and knowledge. Ability to work well in crisis situations. Ability to work under minimal supervision. Flexibility to be on call from 5 PM to 7 AM for 3 months per year. Good written and oral communication skills. Technical Skills: Expertise on Kubernetes and Docker, including best practices Expertise in cloud containerization; design, develop and troubleshoot Strong programming or Scripting skills in yaml, Helm Charts, Json, Bash, Groovy, Ansible, Terraform, python or Java. Advance level on Networking technologies CI/CD tools such as Artifactory, Jenkins, and GIT, SonarQube Experience with cloud-based systems such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud, including expertise in IaC and CaC; Ansible, Terraform Experience with Kafka infrastructure and processes Understanding of software development methodologies and Agile practices Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to troubleshoot and identify the root cause of issues Good verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams. Familiarity with monitoring and logging tools such Elk stack, Splunk. Familiarity with Technologies used to support microservices. Minimum 7 years experience working in a distributed multi-platform environment. Minimum 3 years experience working with Kubernetes. Minimum 3 years experience working on Scripting or Programming Bachelor's degree in a related area Cloud Certification a plus
16/05/2024
Full time
*We are unable to sponsor for this permanent Full time role* *Position is bonus eligible* Prestigious Financial Company is currently seeking an AWS DevOps Software Engineer. Candidate will provide subject matter expertise for ongoing support of applications deployed to non-production AWS environments and supporting 3rd party applications. Identify root causes and automate solutions in support of development. Candidate will have a deep understanding of DevOps practices, leadership skills, and expertise in various tools and technologies. You will be working in a fast-paced, dynamic environment, using cutting-edge tools and cloud technologies. Manage day to day activities when called upon. Responsibilities: Desing Develop release and support, Cloud Native applications running on Containers Kubernetes and Docker within AWS. DevOps Strategy: Develop and implement DevOps strategies and best practices to enhance development, testing, and deployment processes. Possess in-depth knowledge and hands-on experience with DevOps tools and technologies, including but not limited to GitHub, Jenkins, Terraform, Ansible, Kafka, AWS, Apigee. Support the lower environments for incident and problem management. Resolve complex support issues in non-production environments. Create procedural and troubleshooting documentation related to cloud native applications. Write complex automation scripts using common automation tools, such as yaml, Json, Bash, Groovy, Ansible, Terraform and python, Perform other duties as assigned Qualifications: Excellent problem-solving skills. Ability to work independently. Ability to work with management to prioritize tasks. Demonstrate strong confidence in abilities and knowledge. Ability to work well in crisis situations. Ability to work under minimal supervision. Flexibility to be on call from 5 PM to 7 AM for 3 months per year. Good written and oral communication skills. Technical Skills: Expertise on Kubernetes and Docker, including best practices Expertise in cloud containerization; design, develop and troubleshoot Strong programming or Scripting skills in yaml, Helm Charts, Json, Bash, Groovy, Ansible, Terraform, python or Java. Advance level on Networking technologies CI/CD tools such as Artifactory, Jenkins, and GIT, SonarQube Experience with cloud-based systems such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud, including expertise in IaC and CaC; Ansible, Terraform Experience with Kafka infrastructure and processes Understanding of software development methodologies and Agile practices Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to troubleshoot and identify the root cause of issues Good verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams. Familiarity with monitoring and logging tools such Elk stack, Splunk. Familiarity with Technologies used to support microservices. Minimum 7 years experience working in a distributed multi-platform environment. Minimum 3 years experience working with Kubernetes. Minimum 3 years experience working on Scripting or Programming Bachelor's degree in a related area Cloud Certification a plus
Location: Cambridge We're seeking an experienced Lead Mechatronic Engineer to spearhead the development of our autonomous harvesting robot. In this role, you'll design, build, and test prototypes, ensuring the system's robustness and manufacturability for market readiness. Responsibilities: Lead the design and development of the robotic platform for precision harvesting. Integrate sensors, electronics, software, and electromechanical devices into cost-effective designs. Collaborate with cross-functional teams on system integration and manufacturing processes. Conduct field trials and validation at grower sites. Manage projects, partnerships, and suppliers to meet timelines and budgets. Present technical reports and updates to senior leadership. Oversee CAD and PDM infrastructure, providing training and support. Qualifications/Experience: Degree in Mechatronic Engineering or equivalent. 5+ years of product development experience in robotics or manufacturing. Expertise in SolidWorks, Altium, and the full product development life cycle. Proficient in 3D CAD modelling, tolerance analysis, and design for manufacturability. Ability to lead projects, interpret customer needs, and translate requirements. Skilled in managing multiple projects, deadlines, and priorities. Experience with design for manufacturing principles and FEA (preferred). Familiarity with robot arm actuators, end-effectors/grippers, and soft robotics. Strong problem-solving, analytical, and organizational skills. Excellent team player with the ability to work autonomously. Proficient in MS Office tools Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
16/05/2024
Full time
Location: Cambridge We're seeking an experienced Lead Mechatronic Engineer to spearhead the development of our autonomous harvesting robot. In this role, you'll design, build, and test prototypes, ensuring the system's robustness and manufacturability for market readiness. Responsibilities: Lead the design and development of the robotic platform for precision harvesting. Integrate sensors, electronics, software, and electromechanical devices into cost-effective designs. Collaborate with cross-functional teams on system integration and manufacturing processes. Conduct field trials and validation at grower sites. Manage projects, partnerships, and suppliers to meet timelines and budgets. Present technical reports and updates to senior leadership. Oversee CAD and PDM infrastructure, providing training and support. Qualifications/Experience: Degree in Mechatronic Engineering or equivalent. 5+ years of product development experience in robotics or manufacturing. Expertise in SolidWorks, Altium, and the full product development life cycle. Proficient in 3D CAD modelling, tolerance analysis, and design for manufacturability. Ability to lead projects, interpret customer needs, and translate requirements. Skilled in managing multiple projects, deadlines, and priorities. Experience with design for manufacturing principles and FEA (preferred). Familiarity with robot arm actuators, end-effectors/grippers, and soft robotics. Strong problem-solving, analytical, and organizational skills. Excellent team player with the ability to work autonomously. Proficient in MS Office tools Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Appian Administrator/Developer Work Location: Zurich, Hybrid 3-4 days per week in office Contract duration: 12 months contract + extendable Great opportunity for a Appian Administrator to join a fast-growing company based in the Zurich. The Appian BPM Application Administrator serves as the primary technical authority for Appian application operations and is responsible for managing all Appian related application deployments, administration, troubleshooting, maintenance, and technical support activities. This position will include a high degree of interaction with business and operations units to understand the functional needs of the users of the system as well as the various technology teams, which are responsible for integration points with the solutions. Technical Skills: Required Experience Hands on 3+ experience on Appian Upgrades and hotfix installations. Establishes and maintains user accounts, assigns file permissions and establishes password and account policies. Installs, upgrades, configures, tests, maintains and supports operating system software in a production environment. Responsible for effective provisioning, installation/configuration, operation, and maintenance of systems hardware and software and related infrastructure. Review's performance logs and monitors system performance. Troubleshoots and resolves system hardware, software and communications problems; creates Shell programs and utility scripts; performs configurations and adjustments to enhance database file capacity; performs automated and manual backup and restore processes. Installs, configures, and tests software packages. Participates in technical research and development to enable continuing innovation within the infrastructure. Ensures that system hardware, operating systems, software systems, and related procedures adhere to organizational values. Performs and/or oversees daily system monitoring, verifying the integrity and availability of all hardware, server resources, systems and key processes, reviewing system and application logs, and verifying completion of scheduled jobs such as backups. Performs and/or oversees daily backup operations, ensuring all required file systems and system data are successfully backed up to the appropriate media, recovery tapes or disks are created, and media is recycled and sent off site as necessary. Provides team leadership and technical guidance to less experienced systems administrators. Configure Data Source, system properties and Deploy Application for new region setup. Coordinate with the application and database team to identify deployment failure reason and act according to the finding. Coordinate with business stakeholders on Appian related issues. Work with Appian support to manage Appian tickets. Manage/Plan Appian environment upgrades/license renewals. Manage/co-ordinate the Appian Release(application) Deployments Knowledge in Clustering EJB objects, Scalability and Reliability, JDBC connections and JMS connections. Good knowledge with change and incident management process
16/05/2024
Project-based
Appian Administrator/Developer Work Location: Zurich, Hybrid 3-4 days per week in office Contract duration: 12 months contract + extendable Great opportunity for a Appian Administrator to join a fast-growing company based in the Zurich. The Appian BPM Application Administrator serves as the primary technical authority for Appian application operations and is responsible for managing all Appian related application deployments, administration, troubleshooting, maintenance, and technical support activities. This position will include a high degree of interaction with business and operations units to understand the functional needs of the users of the system as well as the various technology teams, which are responsible for integration points with the solutions. Technical Skills: Required Experience Hands on 3+ experience on Appian Upgrades and hotfix installations. Establishes and maintains user accounts, assigns file permissions and establishes password and account policies. Installs, upgrades, configures, tests, maintains and supports operating system software in a production environment. Responsible for effective provisioning, installation/configuration, operation, and maintenance of systems hardware and software and related infrastructure. Review's performance logs and monitors system performance. Troubleshoots and resolves system hardware, software and communications problems; creates Shell programs and utility scripts; performs configurations and adjustments to enhance database file capacity; performs automated and manual backup and restore processes. Installs, configures, and tests software packages. Participates in technical research and development to enable continuing innovation within the infrastructure. Ensures that system hardware, operating systems, software systems, and related procedures adhere to organizational values. Performs and/or oversees daily system monitoring, verifying the integrity and availability of all hardware, server resources, systems and key processes, reviewing system and application logs, and verifying completion of scheduled jobs such as backups. Performs and/or oversees daily backup operations, ensuring all required file systems and system data are successfully backed up to the appropriate media, recovery tapes or disks are created, and media is recycled and sent off site as necessary. Provides team leadership and technical guidance to less experienced systems administrators. Configure Data Source, system properties and Deploy Application for new region setup. Coordinate with the application and database team to identify deployment failure reason and act according to the finding. Coordinate with business stakeholders on Appian related issues. Work with Appian support to manage Appian tickets. Manage/Plan Appian environment upgrades/license renewals. Manage/co-ordinate the Appian Release(application) Deployments Knowledge in Clustering EJB objects, Scalability and Reliability, JDBC connections and JMS connections. Good knowledge with change and incident management process
Global Technology Solutions Ltd
Portsmouth, Hampshire
We have an exciting opportunity for an Infrastructure Team Leader to join a blue chip organisation in Portsmouth on a permanent basis. This Role will be site based, with occasional shifts based remotely. Due to company SLA's, candidates must live within one hour travel time of Portsmouth. Due to the nature of the end client, there is a requirement for financial background checks Shift patterns - 24x7 cover, average of 38hrs per week. Mixture of 8/9 and 12hr shifts The Infrastructure Team Leader is key to the Service Delivery organization within the client Programme. It is both reactive and proactive. It is a customer facing position in a demanding support organization. The primary role is communication, having the ability to articulate complex problems to the customer in pressure situations, to think clearly and logically and to help resolve problems when they occur. This role is a 24/7 365 role. Key Skills: * Communication both written and verbal * Enterprise Level Infrastructure Understanding/Troubleshooting (Linux, DB2, MQ, Microsoft Windows Server, Network) * Service Level Management (Incident, Problem and Change Management) Operational Responsibilities: * Technical Management. * Coordination of Command Center and Technical Teams for problem determination and recovery * Identify and implement service improvements. * Own and drive all service incidents through to service recovery. * Planning and Implementation of weekend maintenance period tasks * Manage change activity on live services. * Shift lead for Command Center team Additional Responsibilities: * Participate in 24/7 Rotating Shift Pattern * Support end to end Project life cycle by working with project teams to assess, plan, document and implement new solutions/upgrades into the live client Services * Provide leadership, mentoring and guidance to the wider Command Center Team and roles * Participate in meetings requiring Technical Lead input for issues, solutions and planning affecting the Command Center and client Services "In applying for this position, you consent to your personal data being shared with the specified employer and for your details to remain with GTS for as long as is necessary to process your application. See our Privacy Notice for full information Global Technology Solutions is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
16/05/2024
Full time
We have an exciting opportunity for an Infrastructure Team Leader to join a blue chip organisation in Portsmouth on a permanent basis. This Role will be site based, with occasional shifts based remotely. Due to company SLA's, candidates must live within one hour travel time of Portsmouth. Due to the nature of the end client, there is a requirement for financial background checks Shift patterns - 24x7 cover, average of 38hrs per week. Mixture of 8/9 and 12hr shifts The Infrastructure Team Leader is key to the Service Delivery organization within the client Programme. It is both reactive and proactive. It is a customer facing position in a demanding support organization. The primary role is communication, having the ability to articulate complex problems to the customer in pressure situations, to think clearly and logically and to help resolve problems when they occur. This role is a 24/7 365 role. Key Skills: * Communication both written and verbal * Enterprise Level Infrastructure Understanding/Troubleshooting (Linux, DB2, MQ, Microsoft Windows Server, Network) * Service Level Management (Incident, Problem and Change Management) Operational Responsibilities: * Technical Management. * Coordination of Command Center and Technical Teams for problem determination and recovery * Identify and implement service improvements. * Own and drive all service incidents through to service recovery. * Planning and Implementation of weekend maintenance period tasks * Manage change activity on live services. * Shift lead for Command Center team Additional Responsibilities: * Participate in 24/7 Rotating Shift Pattern * Support end to end Project life cycle by working with project teams to assess, plan, document and implement new solutions/upgrades into the live client Services * Provide leadership, mentoring and guidance to the wider Command Center Team and roles * Participate in meetings requiring Technical Lead input for issues, solutions and planning affecting the Command Center and client Services "In applying for this position, you consent to your personal data being shared with the specified employer and for your details to remain with GTS for as long as is necessary to process your application. See our Privacy Notice for full information Global Technology Solutions is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
NO SPONSORSHIP QUALITY ASSURANCE MANAGER SALARY: $140K - $175K FLEX PLUS Bonus LOCATION: Chicago, IL This is a manager position. You will be a people manager managing vendors, outsourced resources, onshore, offshore, MSAS Back End technology. Applications desktop mobility strategies implementations products cloud global experience reducing defects that impact end users productivity will support QA development metrics agile tools processes Microsoft applications Jira ServiceNow This role will lead the Quality Assurance (QA) function for the Information Technology Team. This leader will own quality strategies, implementation and institutionalization of specific tailored solutions for each production deliverable, ongoing development of the team and metrics development, reporting and improvement. The production deliverables include external and internal facing products running on or in laptops, desktops, mobile devices, data centers, cloud and hybrid environments around the world. An important goal of this role is to improve speed to business value and reducing defects that impact end-user productivity. Develop and implement specific QA tailored solutions for each production deliverable. Establish relationship and governance with internal and third-party team members to conduct Quality Assurance responsibilities. Oversee and manage a global QA team with diverse backgrounds supporting QA development, which may include one or more third-party organizations. Ensure that management and allocation of QA resources based on project needs is performed. Develop, implement, or enhance and institutionalize QA processes, including metrics/measurements, reporting, and continuous improvement, that balance risk and delivery timelines. Integrate required and suggested testing framework in the IT Technology Services organization. Staying up to date with current state-of-the-art testing practices, testing practices and testing tools Ensure that QA feedback is being used to improve deliverable life cycle processes. Works with project team members to design, develop, and execute test plans. May consult to project teams, Subject Matter Experts (SMEs), and Business Units to design and develop test plans, test cases, and execution procedures. Recommends appropriate test execution approach in consideration of cost, scope, and timeline of product/solution delivery. Identifies test execution metrics to project team members. Prepares and communicates test results and reports accurate testing status to project team members. Provides estimates of text execution to support project-level resource planning efforts. May be required to facilitate onboarding and off boarding of in-sourced and/or outsourced testing resources. Review others (team or cross team) executed test results and help determine issues and priorities. Create and maintain quality control artifacts and make available to teams within and outside of IT. Adheres to industry and Firmwide IT specific quality engineering standards and processes. May be required to step in as a product manager for products that do not have an assigned Product Manager. Qualifications & Requirements Bachelors degree 10 years of experience in software development and software quality assurance. 3 years of experience working in Agile development process. 3 years of experience with performance and load testing. 3 years of experience in management of QA organization including management of third parties that are also delivering QA services. Proficiency with software QA methodologies, tools, and processes. Proficiency in project management. Strong listening skills and highly collaborative. Microsoft Office applications iDevice (Iphone/IPad) Communications: Avaya Telephone/Equinox, Zoom, TEAMS, SKYPE Test Management System: JIRA, ServiceNow, ADO Project Management: Eclipse/Microsoft Project SQL (Writing simple queries) Enterprise Management Systems, Finance, Human Resource, Time Tracking, Billing, Risk SharePoint
15/05/2024
Full time
NO SPONSORSHIP QUALITY ASSURANCE MANAGER SALARY: $140K - $175K FLEX PLUS Bonus LOCATION: Chicago, IL This is a manager position. You will be a people manager managing vendors, outsourced resources, onshore, offshore, MSAS Back End technology. Applications desktop mobility strategies implementations products cloud global experience reducing defects that impact end users productivity will support QA development metrics agile tools processes Microsoft applications Jira ServiceNow This role will lead the Quality Assurance (QA) function for the Information Technology Team. This leader will own quality strategies, implementation and institutionalization of specific tailored solutions for each production deliverable, ongoing development of the team and metrics development, reporting and improvement. The production deliverables include external and internal facing products running on or in laptops, desktops, mobile devices, data centers, cloud and hybrid environments around the world. An important goal of this role is to improve speed to business value and reducing defects that impact end-user productivity. Develop and implement specific QA tailored solutions for each production deliverable. Establish relationship and governance with internal and third-party team members to conduct Quality Assurance responsibilities. Oversee and manage a global QA team with diverse backgrounds supporting QA development, which may include one or more third-party organizations. Ensure that management and allocation of QA resources based on project needs is performed. Develop, implement, or enhance and institutionalize QA processes, including metrics/measurements, reporting, and continuous improvement, that balance risk and delivery timelines. Integrate required and suggested testing framework in the IT Technology Services organization. Staying up to date with current state-of-the-art testing practices, testing practices and testing tools Ensure that QA feedback is being used to improve deliverable life cycle processes. Works with project team members to design, develop, and execute test plans. May consult to project teams, Subject Matter Experts (SMEs), and Business Units to design and develop test plans, test cases, and execution procedures. Recommends appropriate test execution approach in consideration of cost, scope, and timeline of product/solution delivery. Identifies test execution metrics to project team members. Prepares and communicates test results and reports accurate testing status to project team members. Provides estimates of text execution to support project-level resource planning efforts. May be required to facilitate onboarding and off boarding of in-sourced and/or outsourced testing resources. Review others (team or cross team) executed test results and help determine issues and priorities. Create and maintain quality control artifacts and make available to teams within and outside of IT. Adheres to industry and Firmwide IT specific quality engineering standards and processes. May be required to step in as a product manager for products that do not have an assigned Product Manager. Qualifications & Requirements Bachelors degree 10 years of experience in software development and software quality assurance. 3 years of experience working in Agile development process. 3 years of experience with performance and load testing. 3 years of experience in management of QA organization including management of third parties that are also delivering QA services. Proficiency with software QA methodologies, tools, and processes. Proficiency in project management. Strong listening skills and highly collaborative. Microsoft Office applications iDevice (Iphone/IPad) Communications: Avaya Telephone/Equinox, Zoom, TEAMS, SKYPE Test Management System: JIRA, ServiceNow, ADO Project Management: Eclipse/Microsoft Project SQL (Writing simple queries) Enterprise Management Systems, Finance, Human Resource, Time Tracking, Billing, Risk SharePoint
London or Hampshire - £100-120k basic + bonus Leading Wealth Manager is seeking a Tech Lead/Lead Developer with Python and Django/other web framework to be based 2 days per week in either their London or Hampshire/Hants offices. Great opportunity to get into financial services as ALL industry backgrounds considered, however must have 2+ years team leading at least 2-3 software engineers Role Overview We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior or Lead Developer who be responsible for overseeing the development process, guiding the team, and ensuring the successful delivery of high-quality software solutions. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in software development, using python and Django (or other similar/open source web framework) with some experience of mentoring more junior team members. Person Specification At least 2 years' experience in a Senior or (ideally) Lead Developer position At least 5 years' development experience, to include outstanding coding skills in developing Python Django and an appropriate Front End framework Experience of managing, motivating and leading a small team Relevant experience of working in a fast-moving, dynamic (ideally start up or similar) environment The successful candidate will be responsible for the following: Day to day management and leadership of the developers in the team, reporting into the Chief Technology Officer Provide mentoring and technical guidance to the team, including giving advice on specific technical queries Ensure team adherence to QA guidelines: Architect, design, and develop software applications, ensuring adherence to coding standards, best practices, and project requirements. Identify technical debt and inefficiencies in existing systems and propose solutions for improvement. Ensure appropriate testing support is in place: Drive the implementation of automated testing, continuous integration, and deployment processes to improve efficiency and quality. Set and enforce coding standards for the team Delivery of agreed web development activity, including the building and configuration of applications Scrum master duties, as require Ensure project and sprint milestones are achieved Input into the architecture and infrastructure required to scale the platform Liaison with the BA team and other key business stakeholders Documentation of technical specifications Creation of career paths and professional development opportunities in order to upskill and scale the team Deputise for the CTO, as required Experience with cloud technologies and platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform. Solid understanding of DevOps principles and experience with CI/CD pipelines.
15/05/2024
Full time
London or Hampshire - £100-120k basic + bonus Leading Wealth Manager is seeking a Tech Lead/Lead Developer with Python and Django/other web framework to be based 2 days per week in either their London or Hampshire/Hants offices. Great opportunity to get into financial services as ALL industry backgrounds considered, however must have 2+ years team leading at least 2-3 software engineers Role Overview We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior or Lead Developer who be responsible for overseeing the development process, guiding the team, and ensuring the successful delivery of high-quality software solutions. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in software development, using python and Django (or other similar/open source web framework) with some experience of mentoring more junior team members. Person Specification At least 2 years' experience in a Senior or (ideally) Lead Developer position At least 5 years' development experience, to include outstanding coding skills in developing Python Django and an appropriate Front End framework Experience of managing, motivating and leading a small team Relevant experience of working in a fast-moving, dynamic (ideally start up or similar) environment The successful candidate will be responsible for the following: Day to day management and leadership of the developers in the team, reporting into the Chief Technology Officer Provide mentoring and technical guidance to the team, including giving advice on specific technical queries Ensure team adherence to QA guidelines: Architect, design, and develop software applications, ensuring adherence to coding standards, best practices, and project requirements. Identify technical debt and inefficiencies in existing systems and propose solutions for improvement. Ensure appropriate testing support is in place: Drive the implementation of automated testing, continuous integration, and deployment processes to improve efficiency and quality. Set and enforce coding standards for the team Delivery of agreed web development activity, including the building and configuration of applications Scrum master duties, as require Ensure project and sprint milestones are achieved Input into the architecture and infrastructure required to scale the platform Liaison with the BA team and other key business stakeholders Documentation of technical specifications Creation of career paths and professional development opportunities in order to upskill and scale the team Deputise for the CTO, as required Experience with cloud technologies and platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform. Solid understanding of DevOps principles and experience with CI/CD pipelines.
Global Technology Solutions Ltd
Chippenham, Wiltshire
Cloud IT Solutions Technical Consultant - Service Desk Consultant Permanent - Chippenham Onsite/Hybrid Working £45,000 - £60,000 Must Drive - Happy to Travel as needed. You will be an experienced Technical Consultant with a methodical approach to problem-solving who has an enthusiastic "can do" attitude. You have ambition and a growth mindset so you will be keen to learn, progress and are willing to study to become an exceptional IT professional. MAIN DUTIES * Architect, Design, and Implement Modern Cloud IT Solutions * Completion of Infrastructure, Cyber Risk and Microsoft 365 Adoption Consultancy * Escalation Technical Resource for Project Engineers * Work as part of our dedicated Projects Team away from the Service Desk * Support and guide our customers on their Technical Roadmap * Work with the Projects Administrator to ensure projects are a success * Assist the commercial team with technical roadmaps and presales consultancy ESSENTIAL SKILLS & EXPERIENCE * At least 4 years' experience progressing through a service desk 1st/2nd/3rd line to Technical Consultant * Microsoft Azure (Migration, Deployment and Management of services) * Microsoft 365 including Modern Endpoint Management and Security * Hyper-V/VMware in both on-premises and hybrid deployments * Networking (TCP/IP, VLANs, routing, Firewalls, port forwarding and NAT etc.) * Comfortable communicating at all levels including Management, Senior Leadership Team and Board/Directors * Design and implementation of technical roadmaps, from start to finish. QUALIFICATIONS * Desirable Microsoft Certifications (MS-100/101, AZ-104, MS-500) * Desirable Security Certifications (Security+, CEH) WHAT WE OFFER People & Culture is the heartbeat. We believe success is built from within and is why we are incredibly proud of our team, our working environment and our fun, friendly and inclusive office culture. We live by our values. It is a fast paced, energetic and fun environment to be in. As an employee we will invest in you. We will invest in your training. We will invest our time and energy to help you develop your career and become the very best in your field of work. * Unlimited holiday * Performance and salary reviews * Enrolment into the Academy, aimed on your training and development needs with time available to complete during working hours * Access to online courses, work related plus more, all at your fingertips * Auto Enrolment pension scheme * Staff and Customer referral scheme * Great working atmosphere and balanced work environment - we are high performance and we take good care of each other * Employee socials and events run by our Social Committee * Lots of cake and fruit * And of course, you get to work for a fast-growing, modern, market leader like us! This is a fantastic opportunity to join a welcoming, dynamic company offering a great culture and the chance to build a successful career. NOTES 37.5 hours a week Mon-Fri, due to the nature of the job some occasional work at weekends and outside of normal hours may be required. Travel to customer sites may be required so the ability to travel as and when required is essential. This role requires a DBS and BPSS check as well as you to obtain SC clearance (fully funded). "In applying for this position, you consent to your personal data being shared with the specified employer and for your details to remain with GTS for as long as is necessary to process your application. See our Privacy Notice for full information Global Technology Solutions is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
15/05/2024
Full time
Cloud IT Solutions Technical Consultant - Service Desk Consultant Permanent - Chippenham Onsite/Hybrid Working £45,000 - £60,000 Must Drive - Happy to Travel as needed. You will be an experienced Technical Consultant with a methodical approach to problem-solving who has an enthusiastic "can do" attitude. You have ambition and a growth mindset so you will be keen to learn, progress and are willing to study to become an exceptional IT professional. MAIN DUTIES * Architect, Design, and Implement Modern Cloud IT Solutions * Completion of Infrastructure, Cyber Risk and Microsoft 365 Adoption Consultancy * Escalation Technical Resource for Project Engineers * Work as part of our dedicated Projects Team away from the Service Desk * Support and guide our customers on their Technical Roadmap * Work with the Projects Administrator to ensure projects are a success * Assist the commercial team with technical roadmaps and presales consultancy ESSENTIAL SKILLS & EXPERIENCE * At least 4 years' experience progressing through a service desk 1st/2nd/3rd line to Technical Consultant * Microsoft Azure (Migration, Deployment and Management of services) * Microsoft 365 including Modern Endpoint Management and Security * Hyper-V/VMware in both on-premises and hybrid deployments * Networking (TCP/IP, VLANs, routing, Firewalls, port forwarding and NAT etc.) * Comfortable communicating at all levels including Management, Senior Leadership Team and Board/Directors * Design and implementation of technical roadmaps, from start to finish. QUALIFICATIONS * Desirable Microsoft Certifications (MS-100/101, AZ-104, MS-500) * Desirable Security Certifications (Security+, CEH) WHAT WE OFFER People & Culture is the heartbeat. We believe success is built from within and is why we are incredibly proud of our team, our working environment and our fun, friendly and inclusive office culture. We live by our values. It is a fast paced, energetic and fun environment to be in. As an employee we will invest in you. We will invest in your training. We will invest our time and energy to help you develop your career and become the very best in your field of work. * Unlimited holiday * Performance and salary reviews * Enrolment into the Academy, aimed on your training and development needs with time available to complete during working hours * Access to online courses, work related plus more, all at your fingertips * Auto Enrolment pension scheme * Staff and Customer referral scheme * Great working atmosphere and balanced work environment - we are high performance and we take good care of each other * Employee socials and events run by our Social Committee * Lots of cake and fruit * And of course, you get to work for a fast-growing, modern, market leader like us! This is a fantastic opportunity to join a welcoming, dynamic company offering a great culture and the chance to build a successful career. NOTES 37.5 hours a week Mon-Fri, due to the nature of the job some occasional work at weekends and outside of normal hours may be required. Travel to customer sites may be required so the ability to travel as and when required is essential. This role requires a DBS and BPSS check as well as you to obtain SC clearance (fully funded). "In applying for this position, you consent to your personal data being shared with the specified employer and for your details to remain with GTS for as long as is necessary to process your application. See our Privacy Notice for full information Global Technology Solutions is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
Global Technology Solutions Ltd
Reading, Berkshire
Job Title: SC Cleared On Prem AD/Azure support specialist Location: Aldermaston, Reading. Potential hybrid agreements Salary: £56,525p/a Working hours: standard office hours British national only, this is due to the nature of the work and the clearances required. We are looking for customer-focused and enthusiastic Azure and Active Directory Specialist to join the company. You should have a genuine interest in solving IT issues and empathetic to customer needs and requirements. Day to day tasks include expert management and troubleshooting of Azure, Dev environments and Active Directory services and issues within a complex locked down System structure. You should possess good written and verbal communication skills, be willing to collaborate with the wider IT support teams and help us develop a strong partnership with our customers' IT Leadership. The successful candidate will be responsible in supporting a strategic change to the service model and implementing design documents and processes along with new statements of work. This will require working closely with the Operations Manager and Account Project Lead to define and implement a more agile and collaborative structure which is capable of blending BAU support with short term projects and ad-hoc requests, where scoped and agreed. This will be achieved by following Agile and ITIL Continuous Service Improvement methodologies. ESSENTIALS SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS: * 5 years plus Azure Active Directory experience (Essential) * Working Knowledge and implementation experience of Azure Dev Ops and Dev Test Labs * Azure Virtual Desktop knowledge and implementation experience (Nerdio) * Azure Cloud Infrastructure Knowledge * Infrastructure as a Code (knowledge and implementation experience) (IaC) * CI/CD pipelines knowledge and understanding * ARM templates/Bicep (knowledge and implementation experience) * Microsoft Tiered Model Knowledge and how this impacts different tiered environments * Azure Role & Functional based Security Delegation and Layers and Role Based Access Control * Azure Networking Experience * Azure Firewalls Experience * Azure Security including Conditional Access Policies and Multi Factor Authentication and Privileged Identity Management * Azure Virtual Machine Management * Azure Storage Experience * Azure Monitoring and log analytics * Azure Enterprise and ADFS Application Provisioning * Active Directory Connect/sync and Active Directory Federation Services * Azure PowerShell Scripting * Microsoft Windows Server 2016, 2019 and 2022 experience * Comfortable working with a Hybrid Joined Active Directory environment * Group Policy Management and Conditional Access Policy Management Experience * DNS, DHCP Experience * Working knowledge and understand of PKI Services * Scripting experience using BAT, PowerShell, C# and VB Scripts * Awareness of Change and Release Management * Strong communication skills both written and verbal * Self-motivated with a positive attitude and comfortable working with ambiguity * Create Operational guides and High-Level/Low-Level Designs * Good knowledge of MS Endpoint Management * Good knowledge of Office 365 and Exchange Online DESIRABLE SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS: * Infrastructure Support experience/background inc patching, backups and restores, Windows/Linux * AD Sync and AD Connect Experience beneficial * Azure Containers * Azure Kubernetes * Azure Endpoint Management/Intune * Good knowledge across SCCM; WSUS; SCOM 2019; AGPM; Lumensions. * ITIL Foundation certified with a broad experience across Service Management disciplines and Agile delivery Benefits: * Development through Training/Certification * Put through DV clearance (including tax allowance) * potential hybrid working (home and onsite) * Joining a strong team with a wealth of knowledge and experience If you have the skill required, apply now! "In applying for this position, you consent to your personal data being shared with the specified employer and for your details to remain with GTS for as long as is necessary to process your application. See our Privacy Notice for full information Global Technology Solutions is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
14/05/2024
Full time
Job Title: SC Cleared On Prem AD/Azure support specialist Location: Aldermaston, Reading. Potential hybrid agreements Salary: £56,525p/a Working hours: standard office hours British national only, this is due to the nature of the work and the clearances required. We are looking for customer-focused and enthusiastic Azure and Active Directory Specialist to join the company. You should have a genuine interest in solving IT issues and empathetic to customer needs and requirements. Day to day tasks include expert management and troubleshooting of Azure, Dev environments and Active Directory services and issues within a complex locked down System structure. You should possess good written and verbal communication skills, be willing to collaborate with the wider IT support teams and help us develop a strong partnership with our customers' IT Leadership. The successful candidate will be responsible in supporting a strategic change to the service model and implementing design documents and processes along with new statements of work. This will require working closely with the Operations Manager and Account Project Lead to define and implement a more agile and collaborative structure which is capable of blending BAU support with short term projects and ad-hoc requests, where scoped and agreed. This will be achieved by following Agile and ITIL Continuous Service Improvement methodologies. ESSENTIALS SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS: * 5 years plus Azure Active Directory experience (Essential) * Working Knowledge and implementation experience of Azure Dev Ops and Dev Test Labs * Azure Virtual Desktop knowledge and implementation experience (Nerdio) * Azure Cloud Infrastructure Knowledge * Infrastructure as a Code (knowledge and implementation experience) (IaC) * CI/CD pipelines knowledge and understanding * ARM templates/Bicep (knowledge and implementation experience) * Microsoft Tiered Model Knowledge and how this impacts different tiered environments * Azure Role & Functional based Security Delegation and Layers and Role Based Access Control * Azure Networking Experience * Azure Firewalls Experience * Azure Security including Conditional Access Policies and Multi Factor Authentication and Privileged Identity Management * Azure Virtual Machine Management * Azure Storage Experience * Azure Monitoring and log analytics * Azure Enterprise and ADFS Application Provisioning * Active Directory Connect/sync and Active Directory Federation Services * Azure PowerShell Scripting * Microsoft Windows Server 2016, 2019 and 2022 experience * Comfortable working with a Hybrid Joined Active Directory environment * Group Policy Management and Conditional Access Policy Management Experience * DNS, DHCP Experience * Working knowledge and understand of PKI Services * Scripting experience using BAT, PowerShell, C# and VB Scripts * Awareness of Change and Release Management * Strong communication skills both written and verbal * Self-motivated with a positive attitude and comfortable working with ambiguity * Create Operational guides and High-Level/Low-Level Designs * Good knowledge of MS Endpoint Management * Good knowledge of Office 365 and Exchange Online DESIRABLE SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS: * Infrastructure Support experience/background inc patching, backups and restores, Windows/Linux * AD Sync and AD Connect Experience beneficial * Azure Containers * Azure Kubernetes * Azure Endpoint Management/Intune * Good knowledge across SCCM; WSUS; SCOM 2019; AGPM; Lumensions. * ITIL Foundation certified with a broad experience across Service Management disciplines and Agile delivery Benefits: * Development through Training/Certification * Put through DV clearance (including tax allowance) * potential hybrid working (home and onsite) * Joining a strong team with a wealth of knowledge and experience If you have the skill required, apply now! "In applying for this position, you consent to your personal data being shared with the specified employer and for your details to remain with GTS for as long as is necessary to process your application. See our Privacy Notice for full information Global Technology Solutions is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
- Head of Site Reliability/Infrastructure - Glasgow/Hybrid - Excellent Salary & Benefits Package - Immediate Start Fantastic new opportunity to the market to join our Glasgow-based Fintech client, specialising in managed Cloud provision. The business is entering a growth phase and now recruiting for a seasoned Head of Site Reliability with an infrastructure background, as they continue to grow their tech team from their newly opened, state-of-the-art tech hub in Glasgow. This is a key hire and the first in this space, as the business begins to build out their new Site Reliability team. The successful candidate will be responsible for building out the function, providing true leadership and co-ordination, whilst having a breadth of technical know-how. This opportunity is truly greenfield in nature and offers a blank canvas to implement plans and procedures with the aim of improving the infrastructure reliability, security and functionality with automation at the forefront. Reporting into the COO, you will be a natural leader of people and teams, with the goal of collaborating on the design, deployment, and maintenance of the global infrastructure and to provide system support for the Security, Network Operations and Development teams. The role would ideally suit an experienced automation-focused individual with comprehensive working infrastructure knowledge of Windows and Linux environments (RHEL, Ubuntu), as well as network operating systems experience. Commercial use of Infrastructure-As-Code (IAC) tooling such as Terraform and Ansible is also beneficial. Candidates who are proactive and dedicated are preferred, as this role is highly visible. You will also be a significant contributor to the team's IT success, supporting and delivering infrastructure and solutions and working directly with data centre, network, software development and project teams alike. Key Skills & Experience Proven experience in a site reliability engineering, DevOps, or similar role, with multiple years in a leadership position. Extensive background in cloud computing services (AWS, Google Cloud or Azure) Container orchestration technology exposure (eg Kubernetes). Proficiency in automation Knowledge of Scripting languages (Python, Shell or Go). Knowledge of Cyber Security principles and best practices. Knowledge of regulatory environments and compliance standards Exceptional problem-solving skills Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment. Excellent communication and leadership abilities Strong track-record of building and motivating high-performing teams. Bachelor's or master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.The above is not exhaustive. Please forward your CV to discuss this requirement in more detail to (see below) The above is not exhaustive. Please forward your CV to discuss this requirement in more detail to (see below)
13/05/2024
Full time
- Head of Site Reliability/Infrastructure - Glasgow/Hybrid - Excellent Salary & Benefits Package - Immediate Start Fantastic new opportunity to the market to join our Glasgow-based Fintech client, specialising in managed Cloud provision. The business is entering a growth phase and now recruiting for a seasoned Head of Site Reliability with an infrastructure background, as they continue to grow their tech team from their newly opened, state-of-the-art tech hub in Glasgow. This is a key hire and the first in this space, as the business begins to build out their new Site Reliability team. The successful candidate will be responsible for building out the function, providing true leadership and co-ordination, whilst having a breadth of technical know-how. This opportunity is truly greenfield in nature and offers a blank canvas to implement plans and procedures with the aim of improving the infrastructure reliability, security and functionality with automation at the forefront. Reporting into the COO, you will be a natural leader of people and teams, with the goal of collaborating on the design, deployment, and maintenance of the global infrastructure and to provide system support for the Security, Network Operations and Development teams. The role would ideally suit an experienced automation-focused individual with comprehensive working infrastructure knowledge of Windows and Linux environments (RHEL, Ubuntu), as well as network operating systems experience. Commercial use of Infrastructure-As-Code (IAC) tooling such as Terraform and Ansible is also beneficial. Candidates who are proactive and dedicated are preferred, as this role is highly visible. You will also be a significant contributor to the team's IT success, supporting and delivering infrastructure and solutions and working directly with data centre, network, software development and project teams alike. Key Skills & Experience Proven experience in a site reliability engineering, DevOps, or similar role, with multiple years in a leadership position. Extensive background in cloud computing services (AWS, Google Cloud or Azure) Container orchestration technology exposure (eg Kubernetes). Proficiency in automation Knowledge of Scripting languages (Python, Shell or Go). Knowledge of Cyber Security principles and best practices. Knowledge of regulatory environments and compliance standards Exceptional problem-solving skills Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment. Excellent communication and leadership abilities Strong track-record of building and motivating high-performing teams. Bachelor's or master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.The above is not exhaustive. Please forward your CV to discuss this requirement in more detail to (see below) The above is not exhaustive. Please forward your CV to discuss this requirement in more detail to (see below)
Principal Electrical Engineer - Water Industry Location- Multiple locations Salary- Upto £70,000 Stantec, renowned as a leader in the water industry, is on a continuous journey of innovation and excellence. IO is seeking a talented Principal/Senior Electrical Engineer to join our esteemed Water Business team based in the client's vibrant offices. This is a prime opportunity to contribute to their Legacy of pioneering solutions that meet the dynamic demands of the UK water industry. Key Responsibilities: Lead EICA design services for a diverse range of projects within the water sector. Engage in the entire project life cycle, from concept development to detailed design and implementation. Conduct feasibility studies, site surveys, and investigations to inform design decisions. Collaborate closely with project stakeholders, including clients, project managers, technical leaders, and supply chain partners. Assess existing electrical and ICA infrastructure, contributing to the development and delivery of innovative EICA designs. Mentor and support junior team members, fostering a culture of continuous learning and development. About You : Be Chartered or Incorporated with the IET, with substantial experience in EICA design, preferably within the water industry. Demonstrate proficiency in writing technical specifications, control philosophies, and reports. Possess strong communication skills, capable of delivering technical presentations and contributing effectively to collaborative design discussions. Embrace our values of client focus, community-centered design, collaboration, and service excellence. Benefits : Comprehensive benefits package, including private medical insurance, group income protection, and life assurance. Flexible working arrangements to support work-life balance. Inclusive culture that celebrates diversity and prioritizes ethical conduct. Commitment to environmental sustainability and achieving ambitious environmental goals. Please send the updated copy of your CV for more details.
13/05/2024
Full time
Principal Electrical Engineer - Water Industry Location- Multiple locations Salary- Upto £70,000 Stantec, renowned as a leader in the water industry, is on a continuous journey of innovation and excellence. IO is seeking a talented Principal/Senior Electrical Engineer to join our esteemed Water Business team based in the client's vibrant offices. This is a prime opportunity to contribute to their Legacy of pioneering solutions that meet the dynamic demands of the UK water industry. Key Responsibilities: Lead EICA design services for a diverse range of projects within the water sector. Engage in the entire project life cycle, from concept development to detailed design and implementation. Conduct feasibility studies, site surveys, and investigations to inform design decisions. Collaborate closely with project stakeholders, including clients, project managers, technical leaders, and supply chain partners. Assess existing electrical and ICA infrastructure, contributing to the development and delivery of innovative EICA designs. Mentor and support junior team members, fostering a culture of continuous learning and development. About You : Be Chartered or Incorporated with the IET, with substantial experience in EICA design, preferably within the water industry. Demonstrate proficiency in writing technical specifications, control philosophies, and reports. Possess strong communication skills, capable of delivering technical presentations and contributing effectively to collaborative design discussions. Embrace our values of client focus, community-centered design, collaboration, and service excellence. Benefits : Comprehensive benefits package, including private medical insurance, group income protection, and life assurance. Flexible working arrangements to support work-life balance. Inclusive culture that celebrates diversity and prioritizes ethical conduct. Commitment to environmental sustainability and achieving ambitious environmental goals. Please send the updated copy of your CV for more details.
Global Technology Solutions Ltd
Aldermaston, Berkshire
SC Cleared Windows O/S Build Engineer £48,925p/a + £2000p/a DV allowance standard office hours Aldermaston, Reading SC clearance must be held and available to progress on DV clearance Purpose of the role We are looking for customer-focused and enthusiastic Windows O/S build Engineer to join our Infrastructure and Tooling Team. Day to day tasks include developing customer software builds to a high standard, covering new build creation, new hardware models and build updates. Finally overseeing the deployment of the build and transitioning support to the BAU resolver Teams. You should have a genuine interest in solving people's IT issues and empathetic to customer needs and requirements. You should possess good written and verbal communication skills and be willing to collaborate with the wider IT support teams and help us develop a strong partnership with our customers IT Leadership. Our organisation firmly believes is building progression and developing people at all levels. Part of the role is to coach individuals and facilitate plans training so that people can perform to the best of their abilities. * Determine and document technical build specifications * Automation of existing process * Maintaining security standards * Writing, editing and testing policies with customer service always in mind. * Provide diagnosis and troubleshooting in the event of Incidents and Problems arising from the Standard Builds. * Build and actively maintain relationships with key department heads. Be a credible communicator with the customer at all levels * Drive Service Management best-practice and ITIL process compliance across the business * Drive continuous service improvement * Planning and execution of customer site deployments from build, through go-live and into operational support * QA/UAT The site benefits from a restaurant, cafe, parking and good public transport links. As a company employee you'll have access to a large library of courses and accreditations to help further your skills and development. Benefits include workplace pension scheme, life insurance, health cashback plan, holiday insurance, private medical cover (medical cover comes in to effect after 6 months service) DESIRABLE SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS: * Deployment using: o SYSPREP o Unattended installs using unattend.txt and WINNT.SIF o RIS - Remote Installation Services o ADS - Automated Deployment Services o WDS - Windows Deployment Server o WAIK - Windows Automated Installation Kit o SCCM - System Centre Configuration manager 2012/2016 o MDT - Microsoft Deployment Tool * Security and Patching using: o Unattended and silent Scripting o SUS1.1 Software Update Services o WSUS Windows Software Update services o SCCM - System Centre Configuration manager 2012/2016 * Operating systems and service packs: o Windows 10 and year update releases o Windows Server 2012/2016/2019 o Tuning, securing, troubleshooting, printing, blue screen debugging, maintaining bios & firmware upgrades. * AD and Group Policy: o Knowledge of Active Directory and the creation of Groups, OU, and Group Policy Objects * Fault diagnosis and error checking: o Knowledge for troubleshooting, Fault Diagnosis, and error checking within SCCM, AD, MDT, Windows OS, and Sys Internals applications. * Awareness of ITIL Change and Release Management As an Employee you will benefit from: * Flexible benefits including, private medical and health insurance, basic cover paid by employer * Free eye test vouchers * Company pension scheme * Income protection after 6 months' service should you be off work due to serious illness * 23 days holiday rising by 1 day per year to max 25 * Option to purchase/sell additional holiday * Life insurance * Employee Assistance Programme, free confidential advise covering a range of areas including mental health and financial support Apply now for consideration! "In applying for this position, you consent to your personal data being shared with the specified employer and for your details to remain with GTS for as long as is necessary to process your application. See our Privacy Notice for full information Global Technology Solutions is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
13/05/2024
Full time
SC Cleared Windows O/S Build Engineer £48,925p/a + £2000p/a DV allowance standard office hours Aldermaston, Reading SC clearance must be held and available to progress on DV clearance Purpose of the role We are looking for customer-focused and enthusiastic Windows O/S build Engineer to join our Infrastructure and Tooling Team. Day to day tasks include developing customer software builds to a high standard, covering new build creation, new hardware models and build updates. Finally overseeing the deployment of the build and transitioning support to the BAU resolver Teams. You should have a genuine interest in solving people's IT issues and empathetic to customer needs and requirements. You should possess good written and verbal communication skills and be willing to collaborate with the wider IT support teams and help us develop a strong partnership with our customers IT Leadership. Our organisation firmly believes is building progression and developing people at all levels. Part of the role is to coach individuals and facilitate plans training so that people can perform to the best of their abilities. * Determine and document technical build specifications * Automation of existing process * Maintaining security standards * Writing, editing and testing policies with customer service always in mind. * Provide diagnosis and troubleshooting in the event of Incidents and Problems arising from the Standard Builds. * Build and actively maintain relationships with key department heads. Be a credible communicator with the customer at all levels * Drive Service Management best-practice and ITIL process compliance across the business * Drive continuous service improvement * Planning and execution of customer site deployments from build, through go-live and into operational support * QA/UAT The site benefits from a restaurant, cafe, parking and good public transport links. As a company employee you'll have access to a large library of courses and accreditations to help further your skills and development. Benefits include workplace pension scheme, life insurance, health cashback plan, holiday insurance, private medical cover (medical cover comes in to effect after 6 months service) DESIRABLE SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS: * Deployment using: o SYSPREP o Unattended installs using unattend.txt and WINNT.SIF o RIS - Remote Installation Services o ADS - Automated Deployment Services o WDS - Windows Deployment Server o WAIK - Windows Automated Installation Kit o SCCM - System Centre Configuration manager 2012/2016 o MDT - Microsoft Deployment Tool * Security and Patching using: o Unattended and silent Scripting o SUS1.1 Software Update Services o WSUS Windows Software Update services o SCCM - System Centre Configuration manager 2012/2016 * Operating systems and service packs: o Windows 10 and year update releases o Windows Server 2012/2016/2019 o Tuning, securing, troubleshooting, printing, blue screen debugging, maintaining bios & firmware upgrades. * AD and Group Policy: o Knowledge of Active Directory and the creation of Groups, OU, and Group Policy Objects * Fault diagnosis and error checking: o Knowledge for troubleshooting, Fault Diagnosis, and error checking within SCCM, AD, MDT, Windows OS, and Sys Internals applications. * Awareness of ITIL Change and Release Management As an Employee you will benefit from: * Flexible benefits including, private medical and health insurance, basic cover paid by employer * Free eye test vouchers * Company pension scheme * Income protection after 6 months' service should you be off work due to serious illness * 23 days holiday rising by 1 day per year to max 25 * Option to purchase/sell additional holiday * Life insurance * Employee Assistance Programme, free confidential advise covering a range of areas including mental health and financial support Apply now for consideration! "In applying for this position, you consent to your personal data being shared with the specified employer and for your details to remain with GTS for as long as is necessary to process your application. See our Privacy Notice for full information Global Technology Solutions is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.