Wintel SME - SC Cleared Whitehall Resources are looking for a Wintel SME - SC Cleared. This role is based onsite 4/5 days per week in either Warwick, Farnborough or Corsham, for an initial 2-3 month contract. *SC Cleared - Due to the nature of the work, the client requires you to hold Security Clearance* *Inside IR35 - You will be required to use an FCSA Accredited Umbrella Company* Job Description: Looking for a skilled Wintel Subject Matter Expert (SME) to understand low level designs, create and implement build scripts, conduct testing and validation for a on-premises VMware infrastructure. The following technology will be used within the environment - VMware standalone ESXi, Windows Operating system. Collaboration to deliver VMware ESXi and Windows virtual machines. Skills Required: - Expert in writing, deploying Windows Operating System Server 2019 and 2022, OS configurations, - Experienced in Remote Desktop solution and Roles/Services. - Proficient in managing local user account, permissions and access controls. - Troubleshoot Windows related issues and proactively provide expert-level support. - Expert in VMware ESXi deployment and configuration, including VMFS datastore and vSwitch. - Harden Windows system using local group Policy Objects (GPOs) to align with CIS benchmark - Proficient in document creation, testing and collating results Preferred: - Knowledge and ability to implement third party software. - Strong ability to create, understand and utilise PowerShell scripts. - Operating System manual patching - Installing of internal server certificates where required All of our opportunities require that applicants are eligible to work in the specified country/location, unless otherwise stated in the job description. Whitehall Resources are an equal opportunities employer who value a diverse and inclusive working environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, pregnancy, disability, age, veteran status, or other characteristics.
17/05/2024
Project-based
Wintel SME - SC Cleared Whitehall Resources are looking for a Wintel SME - SC Cleared. This role is based onsite 4/5 days per week in either Warwick, Farnborough or Corsham, for an initial 2-3 month contract. *SC Cleared - Due to the nature of the work, the client requires you to hold Security Clearance* *Inside IR35 - You will be required to use an FCSA Accredited Umbrella Company* Job Description: Looking for a skilled Wintel Subject Matter Expert (SME) to understand low level designs, create and implement build scripts, conduct testing and validation for a on-premises VMware infrastructure. The following technology will be used within the environment - VMware standalone ESXi, Windows Operating system. Collaboration to deliver VMware ESXi and Windows virtual machines. Skills Required: - Expert in writing, deploying Windows Operating System Server 2019 and 2022, OS configurations, - Experienced in Remote Desktop solution and Roles/Services. - Proficient in managing local user account, permissions and access controls. - Troubleshoot Windows related issues and proactively provide expert-level support. - Expert in VMware ESXi deployment and configuration, including VMFS datastore and vSwitch. - Harden Windows system using local group Policy Objects (GPOs) to align with CIS benchmark - Proficient in document creation, testing and collating results Preferred: - Knowledge and ability to implement third party software. - Strong ability to create, understand and utilise PowerShell scripts. - Operating System manual patching - Installing of internal server certificates where required All of our opportunities require that applicants are eligible to work in the specified country/location, unless otherwise stated in the job description. Whitehall Resources are an equal opportunities employer who value a diverse and inclusive working environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, pregnancy, disability, age, veteran status, or other characteristics.
IT Technician - Hybrid working - Rural Office Location Wiltshire The site is commutable from Devizes, Basingstoke, Andover, Bath, Amesbury, Swindon, Trowbridge, Chippenham, Marlborough. Primary duties Working in a Security Cleared Environment Supporting and maintaining IT services and providing support to users via the IT Service Desk Handle and manage incoming calls to the IT Service Desk and log within the Service Management tool. Ensuring all IT Incidents and Service Requests are resolved in a fast and efficient manner and recorded to the appropriate level Troubleshooting and fault diagnosis whilst ensuring data integrity is maintained Developing and following procedures for the provision of IT services, within the remit of the IT Desk, in conjunction with the IT Service Desk Team Leader and IT Service Manager Providing support and guidance to other department members, providing on-site support in regions as required, and coordinating and liaising with other IT Systems Technicians Ensuring Security Operating Procedures and other IT directives are carried out by users Technical Knowledge Needed Comprehensive knowledge of Microsoft operating systems and applications, especially Microsoft Office 2016+ and Windows 10 Comprehensive knowledge and experience of helpdesks and helpdesk software Comprehensive knowledge and experience of supporting distributed office environments Comprehensive knowledge and experience of desktop installation/imaging technologies Comprehensive knowledge and experience of Anti-virus software Knowledge of software licensing, in particular Microsoft Volume Licensing (Desirable) Knowledge of communication technologies including remote access (Dial-up/ADSL), leased lines, and domain names ITIL V3 Foundation. Ideal Experience and Attributes Proven, effective experience in an IT support role Ability to provide effective and efficient diagnosis and logging of IT Incidents and Service Requests (including over the telephone) Ability to effectively support desktop PCs (including PC hardware), peripherals, desktop/Office applications and server/Back Office applications Experience of working with ITIL processes Effective written and oral communication skills. Customer service orientation Results oriented Proactive, Flexible and Positive approach to work Respond effectively to conflicting work demands Ability to establish, maintain and develop effective working relationships. Must haves: Full valid UK driving licence Candidates must meet the UK residency requirements (min 5 years) to undergo MOD SC Clearance
17/05/2024
Full time
IT Technician - Hybrid working - Rural Office Location Wiltshire The site is commutable from Devizes, Basingstoke, Andover, Bath, Amesbury, Swindon, Trowbridge, Chippenham, Marlborough. Primary duties Working in a Security Cleared Environment Supporting and maintaining IT services and providing support to users via the IT Service Desk Handle and manage incoming calls to the IT Service Desk and log within the Service Management tool. Ensuring all IT Incidents and Service Requests are resolved in a fast and efficient manner and recorded to the appropriate level Troubleshooting and fault diagnosis whilst ensuring data integrity is maintained Developing and following procedures for the provision of IT services, within the remit of the IT Desk, in conjunction with the IT Service Desk Team Leader and IT Service Manager Providing support and guidance to other department members, providing on-site support in regions as required, and coordinating and liaising with other IT Systems Technicians Ensuring Security Operating Procedures and other IT directives are carried out by users Technical Knowledge Needed Comprehensive knowledge of Microsoft operating systems and applications, especially Microsoft Office 2016+ and Windows 10 Comprehensive knowledge and experience of helpdesks and helpdesk software Comprehensive knowledge and experience of supporting distributed office environments Comprehensive knowledge and experience of desktop installation/imaging technologies Comprehensive knowledge and experience of Anti-virus software Knowledge of software licensing, in particular Microsoft Volume Licensing (Desirable) Knowledge of communication technologies including remote access (Dial-up/ADSL), leased lines, and domain names ITIL V3 Foundation. Ideal Experience and Attributes Proven, effective experience in an IT support role Ability to provide effective and efficient diagnosis and logging of IT Incidents and Service Requests (including over the telephone) Ability to effectively support desktop PCs (including PC hardware), peripherals, desktop/Office applications and server/Back Office applications Experience of working with ITIL processes Effective written and oral communication skills. Customer service orientation Results oriented Proactive, Flexible and Positive approach to work Respond effectively to conflicting work demands Ability to establish, maintain and develop effective working relationships. Must haves: Full valid UK driving licence Candidates must meet the UK residency requirements (min 5 years) to undergo MOD SC Clearance
Global Technology Solutions Ltd
Edinburgh, Midlothian
Job title: Desktop Engineer (with network experience) Contract length: 3-months Day rate: £240 inside ir35 through umbrella Location: Edinburgh *Must be holding SC Clearance* Supporting one of our clients based from in Edinburgh, day-to-day activities will include resolving a wide variety of desktop software and hardware incidents along with some physical network duties. The site benefits from: * Easy access to travel links * Free on-site parking * Employee rates at the on-site restaurant Site hours are: 07:00 - 16:30 Mon-Thurs and 07:00 - 13:30 Fri - hours to be agreed. Due to the nature of our client's work the successful candidate will need to be hold SC Security Clearance. For this reason, we are only able to progress with applications from British nationals. Primary role requirements: * Responsible for maintaining and promoting highest level of service to the client * Adhering to technical standards, service delivery processes and ensuring service delivery is both cost effective and efficient * Responsible for Incident ticket handling, escalation and problem diagnosis * Desktop/Laptop/VDI - build, configuration and deployment to end users * Assist with software installation/deployment * Assist with Smarthphone deployments Secondary role requirements: * Assisting the 3rd Line support teams with laptop, desktop and VDI terminals support tickets * Hardware installation/upgrade/break fix for desktop, laptop, and server * Smarthpone support * Network patching and troubleshooting Essential Skills and Qualifications: * Knowledge of Microsoft Windows 10 Operating Systems - Deployment, configuration, and support * Knowledge of Microsoft Office 2010 onwards * Working knowledge of Active Directory - Users and Computers * Have an understanding of DNS, DHCP * Working knowledge of Cisco AnyConnect VPN * RSA Secure Login administration * Proven and demonstrable software and hardware troubleshooting skills * Knowledge of Microsoft SCCM and OS/Application deployment * Good written communication: concise and accurate call logging, documentation and email correspondence * Able to work well as part of a team or independently Desirable skills/qualifications: * ITIL Version 3/4 Foundation * CompTia A+ Certification * Microsoft Windows 7/10 training and certification If you have the skill 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: Desktop Engineer (with network experience) Contract length: 3-months Day rate: £240 inside ir35 through umbrella Location: Edinburgh *Must be holding SC Clearance* Supporting one of our clients based from in Edinburgh, day-to-day activities will include resolving a wide variety of desktop software and hardware incidents along with some physical network duties. The site benefits from: * Easy access to travel links * Free on-site parking * Employee rates at the on-site restaurant Site hours are: 07:00 - 16:30 Mon-Thurs and 07:00 - 13:30 Fri - hours to be agreed. Due to the nature of our client's work the successful candidate will need to be hold SC Security Clearance. For this reason, we are only able to progress with applications from British nationals. Primary role requirements: * Responsible for maintaining and promoting highest level of service to the client * Adhering to technical standards, service delivery processes and ensuring service delivery is both cost effective and efficient * Responsible for Incident ticket handling, escalation and problem diagnosis * Desktop/Laptop/VDI - build, configuration and deployment to end users * Assist with software installation/deployment * Assist with Smarthphone deployments Secondary role requirements: * Assisting the 3rd Line support teams with laptop, desktop and VDI terminals support tickets * Hardware installation/upgrade/break fix for desktop, laptop, and server * Smarthpone support * Network patching and troubleshooting Essential Skills and Qualifications: * Knowledge of Microsoft Windows 10 Operating Systems - Deployment, configuration, and support * Knowledge of Microsoft Office 2010 onwards * Working knowledge of Active Directory - Users and Computers * Have an understanding of DNS, DHCP * Working knowledge of Cisco AnyConnect VPN * RSA Secure Login administration * Proven and demonstrable software and hardware troubleshooting skills * Knowledge of Microsoft SCCM and OS/Application deployment * Good written communication: concise and accurate call logging, documentation and email correspondence * Able to work well as part of a team or independently Desirable skills/qualifications: * ITIL Version 3/4 Foundation * CompTia A+ Certification * Microsoft Windows 7/10 training and certification If you have the skill 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
Application Packager - DV Cleared - Hook - £550 - £610 a day (Inside IR35) You will join a global IT Consultancy who are delivering digital transformation to the MoD. You will use your advanced application packaging and repackaging knowledge to Integrate COTS, GOTS and Client Server based applications within Windows and/or Linux based environments. You will be assessing and selecting appropriate design templates for moving applications onto fixed and deployed platforms, working in collaboration with the team's Customer Design Lead. You will analyse a variety of applications to understand the installation, configuration, functionality, interoperability and security aspects of software to produce technical and release management documents to support the deployment and subsequent support of the application. Clearance: You will need to hold active, current DV Clearance. Working pattern: The role is based full time on site. Your skills and experience: Advanced application packaging/repackaging knowledge using best of breed toolsets. Ability to Integrate COTS, GOTS and Client Server based applications within Windows and/or Linux based environments. Including advanced application configuration aspects such as creating Custom Actions, creating and tailoring Transforms and associated troubleshooting. Good working knowledge of VMware (inc. using the latest application virtualisation products), familiar with using both historic and current Windows (Desktop and Server) and Linux systems (eg RHEL). Ability to create and troubleshoot these systems including Group Policy, Registry manipulation and setting and managing permissions and auditing. Practical knowledge of Scripting tools (eg PowerShell, VBScript and Python). Technical ability to analyse application media, and identify installation processes and configuration. Experience of working in a secure environment, including secure configuration of application software. Ability to produce high quality technical documentation. Application Packager - DV Cleared - Hook - £550 - £610 a day (Inside IR35)
16/05/2024
Project-based
Application Packager - DV Cleared - Hook - £550 - £610 a day (Inside IR35) You will join a global IT Consultancy who are delivering digital transformation to the MoD. You will use your advanced application packaging and repackaging knowledge to Integrate COTS, GOTS and Client Server based applications within Windows and/or Linux based environments. You will be assessing and selecting appropriate design templates for moving applications onto fixed and deployed platforms, working in collaboration with the team's Customer Design Lead. You will analyse a variety of applications to understand the installation, configuration, functionality, interoperability and security aspects of software to produce technical and release management documents to support the deployment and subsequent support of the application. Clearance: You will need to hold active, current DV Clearance. Working pattern: The role is based full time on site. Your skills and experience: Advanced application packaging/repackaging knowledge using best of breed toolsets. Ability to Integrate COTS, GOTS and Client Server based applications within Windows and/or Linux based environments. Including advanced application configuration aspects such as creating Custom Actions, creating and tailoring Transforms and associated troubleshooting. Good working knowledge of VMware (inc. using the latest application virtualisation products), familiar with using both historic and current Windows (Desktop and Server) and Linux systems (eg RHEL). Ability to create and troubleshoot these systems including Group Policy, Registry manipulation and setting and managing permissions and auditing. Practical knowledge of Scripting tools (eg PowerShell, VBScript and Python). Technical ability to analyse application media, and identify installation processes and configuration. Experience of working in a secure environment, including secure configuration of application software. Ability to produce high quality technical documentation. Application Packager - DV Cleared - Hook - £550 - £610 a day (Inside IR35)
Role: Messaging Engineer Rate: Circa £550 per day inside Location: Onsite in Stevenage Active DV clearance is required for this role We are looking for a skilled Messaging Engineer to provide operation support to our client's key customers. You will be experience to a 3rd Line Support level, and have experience with both BAU and projects across Wintel, Storage and Database technologies. Skills required; + Windows Servers and MS Exchange + Messaging desktop clients ie outlook + AV software products (Trend Micro Scanmail), Sophos A/V, Groupshield etc) + Support of SMTP Gateways (Exchange, MailSweeper etc) If you are interested in discussing this Messaging Engineer role further, please apply or send a copy of your updated CV to (see below) CBSbutler is acting as an employment agency for this role.
16/05/2024
Project-based
Role: Messaging Engineer Rate: Circa £550 per day inside Location: Onsite in Stevenage Active DV clearance is required for this role We are looking for a skilled Messaging Engineer to provide operation support to our client's key customers. You will be experience to a 3rd Line Support level, and have experience with both BAU and projects across Wintel, Storage and Database technologies. Skills required; + Windows Servers and MS Exchange + Messaging desktop clients ie outlook + AV software products (Trend Micro Scanmail), Sophos A/V, Groupshield etc) + Support of SMTP Gateways (Exchange, MailSweeper etc) If you are interested in discussing this Messaging Engineer role further, please apply or send a copy of your updated CV to (see below) CBSbutler is acting as an employment agency for this role.
Global Technology Solutions Ltd
Edinburgh, Midlothian
location: Edinburgh Pay rate: £200 per day Duration: 3-6 month contract Hours: 37.5-hour week between 07:30 - 17:30, Monday - Thursday and 07:30 - 16:00 on Fridays Must already hold SC Security Clearance Supporting one of our clients based from the site in Edinburgh, day-to-day activities will include resolving a wide variety of desktop software and hardware incidents and service requests, while minimising disruption and providing first-class customer Service. The site benefits from easy access to travel links, free on-site parking and employee rates at the on-site restaurant. Primary role requirements: * Responsible for maintaining and promoting highest level of service to the client * Adhering to technical standards, service delivery processes and ensuring service delivery is both cost effective and efficient * Responsible for Incident ticket handling, escalation and problem diagnosis * Desktop/Laptop/VDI - build, configuration and deployment to end users * Assist with software installation/deployment * Assist with Smarthphone deployments Secondary role requirements: * Assisting the 3rd Line support teams with laptop, desktop and VDI terminals support tickets * Hardware installation/upgrade/break fix for desktop, laptop, and server * Smarthpone support * Assisting with customer projects * Create and update procedural documentation * Basic telephony support and cable patching * Provide second line operational support across a variety of platforms. * Initial investigation and reporting of network failures. Essential Skills and Qualifications: * Knowledge of Microsoft Windows 10 Operating Systems - Deployment, configuration, and support * Knowledge of Microsoft Office 2010 onwards * Working knowledge of Active Directory - Users and Computers * Have an understanding of DNS, DHCP * Working knowledge of Cisco AnyConnect VPN * RSA Secure Login administration * Proven and demonstrable software and hardware troubleshooting skills * Knowledge of Microsoft SCCM and OS/Application deployment * Good written communication: concise and accurate call logging, documentation and email correspondence * Able to work well as part of a team or independently Desirable skills/qualifications: * ITIL Version 3/4 Foundation * CompTia A+ Certification * Microsoft Windows 7/10 training and certification 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.
14/05/2024
Project-based
location: Edinburgh Pay rate: £200 per day Duration: 3-6 month contract Hours: 37.5-hour week between 07:30 - 17:30, Monday - Thursday and 07:30 - 16:00 on Fridays Must already hold SC Security Clearance Supporting one of our clients based from the site in Edinburgh, day-to-day activities will include resolving a wide variety of desktop software and hardware incidents and service requests, while minimising disruption and providing first-class customer Service. The site benefits from easy access to travel links, free on-site parking and employee rates at the on-site restaurant. Primary role requirements: * Responsible for maintaining and promoting highest level of service to the client * Adhering to technical standards, service delivery processes and ensuring service delivery is both cost effective and efficient * Responsible for Incident ticket handling, escalation and problem diagnosis * Desktop/Laptop/VDI - build, configuration and deployment to end users * Assist with software installation/deployment * Assist with Smarthphone deployments Secondary role requirements: * Assisting the 3rd Line support teams with laptop, desktop and VDI terminals support tickets * Hardware installation/upgrade/break fix for desktop, laptop, and server * Smarthpone support * Assisting with customer projects * Create and update procedural documentation * Basic telephony support and cable patching * Provide second line operational support across a variety of platforms. * Initial investigation and reporting of network failures. Essential Skills and Qualifications: * Knowledge of Microsoft Windows 10 Operating Systems - Deployment, configuration, and support * Knowledge of Microsoft Office 2010 onwards * Working knowledge of Active Directory - Users and Computers * Have an understanding of DNS, DHCP * Working knowledge of Cisco AnyConnect VPN * RSA Secure Login administration * Proven and demonstrable software and hardware troubleshooting skills * Knowledge of Microsoft SCCM and OS/Application deployment * Good written communication: concise and accurate call logging, documentation and email correspondence * Able to work well as part of a team or independently Desirable skills/qualifications: * ITIL Version 3/4 Foundation * CompTia A+ Certification * Microsoft Windows 7/10 training and certification 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.
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.
Global Technology Solutions Ltd
Aldermaston, Berkshire
JOB TITLE: Application Packager LOCATION: Aldermaston SALARY: £56,252 WORKING HOURS: Standard office hours 9 day working fortnight, every other Friday off Holding SC or DV clearance is a MUST. Due to the clearance required we can only progress with British nationals DETAILED JOB DESCRIPTION: Purpose of the role We are looking for customer-focused and enthusiastic candidate for our clients Software Discovery and Packaging Team, who has a genuine interest in solving IT issues and is empathetic to our client needs and requirements. The applicant should have a very good understanding of software application packaging, possess good written and verbal communication skills and be willing to collaborate with the wider IT support teams. The Application Packaging Team is responsible for managing the end to end delivery of applications and Operating System gold builds, and the on-going life cycle management for those applications. Behaviours * Demonstrate the ability to methodically work through issues * Identify issues end users might be facing and drive improvement and simplifications to help end user process * Maintain good working relationship with key stakeholders and support teams * Must be able to deal directly with clients in a friendly and highly confident manner demonstrating excellent internal and external customer communication skills * Experience of Application Lifecycle Management in an Enterprise environment as part of a desktop transformation project * Strong Application Packaging experience using Flexera AdminStudio, InstallShield, IS Recapture & ORCA * Expert understanding of MSI technology, including transforms. * Document package configuration * Package defect remediation * Experience of large OS migration projects (preferably Windows 7 and Windows 10) * Data Analysis and reporting skills * Good communication skills (customer facing as you may need to speak to people in the business) * Experience of managing and maintaining a SCCM 2012 (or higher) production environment * SCCM deployment/Design experience * Some Operating System Deployment (OSD), including tools such as MDT * Experience of SCCM/WSUS patching technology * Microsoft Active Directory server * Microsoft Group Policy Objects (GPOs) * Software deployment and 3rd line support and troubleshooting * Understand and input into desktop engineering standards, processes and best practices * Involvement in delivering large scale deployments of software, eg Microsoft Office * Experience of large OS migration projects (preferably windows 10) * Highlight changes to processes or errors to the process owners. Maintain own process and working instruction documents * Work within the contractual guidelines and Statement of Work, or highlight any local shadow IT agreements * Be politically savvy and understand the concerns and priorities of our customer and our own support teams ESSENTIALS SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS: * Basic Understanding of IT project management methodologies including agile and waterfall * Basic Knowledge of project management tools and techniques * Microsoft Active Directory server * Microsoft Group Policy Objects (GPOs) * Understand cloud technologies * Understand network topology * Must have packaged applications for Windows 7 and Windows 10 OS platforms. * Must have experience of complex application packaging. (eg Autodesk, MS Office, etc.) * Software deployment and 3rd line support and troubleshooting * Strong communication skills both written and verbal * Self-motivated with a can do attitude and comfortable working with ambiguity * Strong MSI technology * Application layering (VMware App Volumes) * Scripting experience using BAT, PowerShell and VB, C# Scripts * Ability to create and run reports * Awareness of Change and Release Management * Excellent written and verbal communication skills with a genuine enthusiasm towards IT service management * Excellent organisational skills and able to take a methodical approach * Excellent customer service skills * Strong and confident presentation skills * Professional verbal and written communication skills * Strong SCCM 2012 knowledge DESIRABLE SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS: * ServiceNow * ITIL Foundation * Application virtualization (Microsoft APP-V) * Fundamental knowledge across Windows Operating Systems * MS SCCM 2012 As an Employee you will benefit from: * Flexible benefits including, private medial 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 advice covering a range of areas including mental health and financial support 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.
13/05/2024
Full time
JOB TITLE: Application Packager LOCATION: Aldermaston SALARY: £56,252 WORKING HOURS: Standard office hours 9 day working fortnight, every other Friday off Holding SC or DV clearance is a MUST. Due to the clearance required we can only progress with British nationals DETAILED JOB DESCRIPTION: Purpose of the role We are looking for customer-focused and enthusiastic candidate for our clients Software Discovery and Packaging Team, who has a genuine interest in solving IT issues and is empathetic to our client needs and requirements. The applicant should have a very good understanding of software application packaging, possess good written and verbal communication skills and be willing to collaborate with the wider IT support teams. The Application Packaging Team is responsible for managing the end to end delivery of applications and Operating System gold builds, and the on-going life cycle management for those applications. Behaviours * Demonstrate the ability to methodically work through issues * Identify issues end users might be facing and drive improvement and simplifications to help end user process * Maintain good working relationship with key stakeholders and support teams * Must be able to deal directly with clients in a friendly and highly confident manner demonstrating excellent internal and external customer communication skills * Experience of Application Lifecycle Management in an Enterprise environment as part of a desktop transformation project * Strong Application Packaging experience using Flexera AdminStudio, InstallShield, IS Recapture & ORCA * Expert understanding of MSI technology, including transforms. * Document package configuration * Package defect remediation * Experience of large OS migration projects (preferably Windows 7 and Windows 10) * Data Analysis and reporting skills * Good communication skills (customer facing as you may need to speak to people in the business) * Experience of managing and maintaining a SCCM 2012 (or higher) production environment * SCCM deployment/Design experience * Some Operating System Deployment (OSD), including tools such as MDT * Experience of SCCM/WSUS patching technology * Microsoft Active Directory server * Microsoft Group Policy Objects (GPOs) * Software deployment and 3rd line support and troubleshooting * Understand and input into desktop engineering standards, processes and best practices * Involvement in delivering large scale deployments of software, eg Microsoft Office * Experience of large OS migration projects (preferably windows 10) * Highlight changes to processes or errors to the process owners. Maintain own process and working instruction documents * Work within the contractual guidelines and Statement of Work, or highlight any local shadow IT agreements * Be politically savvy and understand the concerns and priorities of our customer and our own support teams ESSENTIALS SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS: * Basic Understanding of IT project management methodologies including agile and waterfall * Basic Knowledge of project management tools and techniques * Microsoft Active Directory server * Microsoft Group Policy Objects (GPOs) * Understand cloud technologies * Understand network topology * Must have packaged applications for Windows 7 and Windows 10 OS platforms. * Must have experience of complex application packaging. (eg Autodesk, MS Office, etc.) * Software deployment and 3rd line support and troubleshooting * Strong communication skills both written and verbal * Self-motivated with a can do attitude and comfortable working with ambiguity * Strong MSI technology * Application layering (VMware App Volumes) * Scripting experience using BAT, PowerShell and VB, C# Scripts * Ability to create and run reports * Awareness of Change and Release Management * Excellent written and verbal communication skills with a genuine enthusiasm towards IT service management * Excellent organisational skills and able to take a methodical approach * Excellent customer service skills * Strong and confident presentation skills * Professional verbal and written communication skills * Strong SCCM 2012 knowledge DESIRABLE SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS: * ServiceNow * ITIL Foundation * Application virtualization (Microsoft APP-V) * Fundamental knowledge across Windows Operating Systems * MS SCCM 2012 As an Employee you will benefit from: * Flexible benefits including, private medial 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 advice covering a range of areas including mental health and financial support If you have the skill required, apply now! 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Role: Messaging Engineer Rate: Circa £550 per day inside Location: Onsite in Stevenage Active DV clearance is required for this role We are looking for a skilled Messaging Engineer to provide operation support to our client's key customers. You will be experience to a 3rd Line Support level, and have experience with both BAU and projects across Wintel, Storage and Database technologies. Skills required; + Windows Servers and MS Exchange + Messaging desktop clients ie outlook + AV software products (Trend Micro Scanmail), Sophos A/V, Groupshield etc) + Support of SMTP Gateways (Exchange, MailSweeper etc) If you are interested in discussing this Messaging Engineer role further, please apply or send a copy of your updated CV to (see below) CBSbutler is acting as an employment agency for this role.
13/05/2024
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Role: Messaging Engineer Rate: Circa £550 per day inside Location: Onsite in Stevenage Active DV clearance is required for this role We are looking for a skilled Messaging Engineer to provide operation support to our client's key customers. You will be experience to a 3rd Line Support level, and have experience with both BAU and projects across Wintel, Storage and Database technologies. Skills required; + Windows Servers and MS Exchange + Messaging desktop clients ie outlook + AV software products (Trend Micro Scanmail), Sophos A/V, Groupshield etc) + Support of SMTP Gateways (Exchange, MailSweeper etc) If you are interested in discussing this Messaging Engineer role further, please apply or send a copy of your updated CV to (see below) CBSbutler is acting as an employment agency for this role.