Position Overview: The Head of IT will play a crucial role in owning the IT and Security strategy for the organisation through an exciting period of growth. Leading a team of talented IT professionals, the successful candidate will oversee the design, implementation, and maintenance of systems, networks, and applications, providing technical expertise and strategic direction to support the company's growth and operational efficiency. The role will focus on; Driving productivity gains throughout the business by leveraging the use of technology. Driving the Infrastructure modernisation programme of work - centred on Azure/M365 solutions. Manage, develop and motivate the IT team to deliver a best-in-class service function. The alignment of technical and business objectives to support continued revenue growth across the organisation Development and management of the existing IT systems. Security and integrity of system information Key Responsibilities Team Leadership: Develop and motivate immediate team to achieve IT objectives/agreed SLAs. Lead from the front and be prepared to get "hands dirty". Ability to business partner with all internal stakeholders and be an effective communicator. Develop and maintain positive relationships with all key partners and stakeholders. Clear and open reporting to wider business. Strategic planning: Evaluate business requirements and identify solutions and opportunities to both meet their requirements and drive value add activities. Build on current vision and continue to develop rolling three-year plan. Involve all relevant stakeholders in the planning stage and provide clear communication of the plan Budget Control Own P&L and work with finance on annual and quarterly budgeting cycles. Effectively manage the P&L to agreed budgets. Ability to communicate value add (ROI) of projects. Security and Compliance: Implement and enforce mechanisms that support company security policies and procedures to safeguard the integrity and confidentiality of company data. Stay abreast of industry best practices and regulatory requirements. Project Management: Lead IT projects from inception to completion, ensuring timely delivery within budget and meeting business requirements. Collaborate with stakeholders to define project scope, goals, and deliverables. Vendor/Supplier Management: Manage relationships with IT vendors, ensuring effective communication and timely resolution of issues. Evaluate and recommend new technologies and solutions to enhance IT capabilities. Qualifications/Experience: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field. Proven experience as a Head of IT, with a focus on Windows environments. Strong leadership and team management skills. Experience implementing SaaS solutions - Azure/M365 adoption and associated security. Proven track record of leading and developing high performing IT teams. Experience of leading and delivering complex projects. History of managing multi-site Infrastructure & IT Operations environments Leading change in an IT environment. Multiple locations/Manufacturing experience is desirable. Experience in a high growth SME environment is highly desirable Project management skills and familiarity with ITIL best practices. Security certifications (eg, CISSP, CompTIA Security+) are a plus. Effective communicator at all levels - both internal and external Problem solver Innovative Strong negotiator. Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to equal opportunity and diversity. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: Security alert: scammers are currently targeting jobseekers. Robert Half do not ask candidates for a fee or request candidates to send applications through instant messaging services such as WhatsApp or Telegram. Learn how to protect yourself by visiting our website:
03/05/2024
Full time
Position Overview: The Head of IT will play a crucial role in owning the IT and Security strategy for the organisation through an exciting period of growth. Leading a team of talented IT professionals, the successful candidate will oversee the design, implementation, and maintenance of systems, networks, and applications, providing technical expertise and strategic direction to support the company's growth and operational efficiency. The role will focus on; Driving productivity gains throughout the business by leveraging the use of technology. Driving the Infrastructure modernisation programme of work - centred on Azure/M365 solutions. Manage, develop and motivate the IT team to deliver a best-in-class service function. The alignment of technical and business objectives to support continued revenue growth across the organisation Development and management of the existing IT systems. Security and integrity of system information Key Responsibilities Team Leadership: Develop and motivate immediate team to achieve IT objectives/agreed SLAs. Lead from the front and be prepared to get "hands dirty". Ability to business partner with all internal stakeholders and be an effective communicator. Develop and maintain positive relationships with all key partners and stakeholders. Clear and open reporting to wider business. Strategic planning: Evaluate business requirements and identify solutions and opportunities to both meet their requirements and drive value add activities. Build on current vision and continue to develop rolling three-year plan. Involve all relevant stakeholders in the planning stage and provide clear communication of the plan Budget Control Own P&L and work with finance on annual and quarterly budgeting cycles. Effectively manage the P&L to agreed budgets. Ability to communicate value add (ROI) of projects. Security and Compliance: Implement and enforce mechanisms that support company security policies and procedures to safeguard the integrity and confidentiality of company data. Stay abreast of industry best practices and regulatory requirements. Project Management: Lead IT projects from inception to completion, ensuring timely delivery within budget and meeting business requirements. Collaborate with stakeholders to define project scope, goals, and deliverables. Vendor/Supplier Management: Manage relationships with IT vendors, ensuring effective communication and timely resolution of issues. Evaluate and recommend new technologies and solutions to enhance IT capabilities. Qualifications/Experience: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field. Proven experience as a Head of IT, with a focus on Windows environments. Strong leadership and team management skills. Experience implementing SaaS solutions - Azure/M365 adoption and associated security. Proven track record of leading and developing high performing IT teams. Experience of leading and delivering complex projects. History of managing multi-site Infrastructure & IT Operations environments Leading change in an IT environment. Multiple locations/Manufacturing experience is desirable. Experience in a high growth SME environment is highly desirable Project management skills and familiarity with ITIL best practices. Security certifications (eg, CISSP, CompTIA Security+) are a plus. Effective communicator at all levels - both internal and external Problem solver Innovative Strong negotiator. Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to equal opportunity and diversity. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: Security alert: scammers are currently targeting jobseekers. Robert Half do not ask candidates for a fee or request candidates to send applications through instant messaging services such as WhatsApp or Telegram. Learn how to protect yourself by visiting our website:
IT Security Manager - Security Operations - Birmingham Hybrid working available Salary £40,000-50,950 %Flex fund IT Security Manager required for a leading client based in Birmingham. My client is currently seeking a IT Security Manager to come on board to effectively manage the Security Operations pillar within the IT Security, Compliance & Identity function. This involves overseeing Security technology and Security Operations Centre management. Additionally, this position involves leveraging and applying understanding of business objectives and security needs to identify issues and establish priorities for both internal and external delivery teams. Key skills and responsibilities, * Strong IT Security Management experience * Direct the Security Operations pillar, devising and implementing requirements, techniques, and resources to enhance value and mitigate risks across proactive monitoring, incident response, threat management, and vulnerability management, among other areas. * Spearhead the development and upkeep of Security Operations policies, standards, procedures, and documentation, including playbooks and guidelines. * Oversee the implementation and adherence to security operations procedures, assessing real and potential security breaches, and ensuring thorough investigation and resolution. * Familiarity with IT Service Frameworks, methodologies, and industry best practices such as ITIL v4 and Agile. * Understanding of day-to-day operations and industry best practices within a Security Operations Center (SOC). * Proficiency in technical security aspects including Firewalls, network security groups, and access controls. * Demonstrated leadership in guiding teams through the entire IT service life cycle, fortifying security measures, and advancing capabilities through continual service enhancement. * Track record of leading response efforts during live cyber incidents and executing remediation strategies. * Experience collaborating with supplier teams to facilitate managed services delivery for enhancements. * Broad experience spanning the entire spectrum of IT security, encompassing software, Servers, infrastructure, and networks. * Proven expertise in designing and implementing secure systems, and leading reviews of intricate security matters when necessary. Interested? Please submit your updated CV to Emma Siwicki at Crimson for immediate consideration. Not interested? Do you know someone who might be a perfect fit for this role? Refer a friend and earn £250 worth of vouchers! Crimson is acting as an employment agency regarding this vacancy
01/05/2024
Full time
IT Security Manager - Security Operations - Birmingham Hybrid working available Salary £40,000-50,950 %Flex fund IT Security Manager required for a leading client based in Birmingham. My client is currently seeking a IT Security Manager to come on board to effectively manage the Security Operations pillar within the IT Security, Compliance & Identity function. This involves overseeing Security technology and Security Operations Centre management. Additionally, this position involves leveraging and applying understanding of business objectives and security needs to identify issues and establish priorities for both internal and external delivery teams. Key skills and responsibilities, * Strong IT Security Management experience * Direct the Security Operations pillar, devising and implementing requirements, techniques, and resources to enhance value and mitigate risks across proactive monitoring, incident response, threat management, and vulnerability management, among other areas. * Spearhead the development and upkeep of Security Operations policies, standards, procedures, and documentation, including playbooks and guidelines. * Oversee the implementation and adherence to security operations procedures, assessing real and potential security breaches, and ensuring thorough investigation and resolution. * Familiarity with IT Service Frameworks, methodologies, and industry best practices such as ITIL v4 and Agile. * Understanding of day-to-day operations and industry best practices within a Security Operations Center (SOC). * Proficiency in technical security aspects including Firewalls, network security groups, and access controls. * Demonstrated leadership in guiding teams through the entire IT service life cycle, fortifying security measures, and advancing capabilities through continual service enhancement. * Track record of leading response efforts during live cyber incidents and executing remediation strategies. * Experience collaborating with supplier teams to facilitate managed services delivery for enhancements. * Broad experience spanning the entire spectrum of IT security, encompassing software, Servers, infrastructure, and networks. * Proven expertise in designing and implementing secure systems, and leading reviews of intricate security matters when necessary. Interested? Please submit your updated CV to Emma Siwicki at Crimson for immediate consideration. Not interested? Do you know someone who might be a perfect fit for this role? Refer a friend and earn £250 worth of vouchers! Crimson is acting as an employment agency regarding this vacancy
TurleyWay: Senior Technology Recruitment
City, London
Are you an experienced financial services technology professional looking for an exciting new challenge? Can you demonstrate a track record of delivering technology solutions across structured products and derivatives including exotics? Would you like to play a pivotal role building the technology function for a rapidly expanding financial trading business based in London? Do you have extensive experience working as part of the senior leadership team and driving the delivery of best in class technology solutions. This is a newly created position in line with rapid business expansion that offers an exceptional opportunity for an ambitious candidate to play key role in growth of this high profile business. As the successful applicant you will work in partnership with the senior leadership team to define the requirements of the technology delivery, building out both development and support functions. Defining best in class standards ensuring that technology delivery meets the priorities of the business. A selection of your key duties will be to provide and support strategic technological direction and right-size the technology footprint for and effective service. Retain alignment to the core Technology Strategy whilst innovating new solutions, ensuring the business is always one step ahead of the competition. You will contribute to the technical direction of the department, research new concepts and technologies and evaluate third party products and tools, creating epics that capture business deliverables with an agreed set of acceptance criteria. Ensure delivered infrastructure and systems are of production quality and adequately documented for handover to the business and/or support functions. To be considered you will be able to demonstrate detailed knowledge of structured products and Cross Asset Derivatives (Equity, Commodity, FX, Rates, Credit). Knowledge of vendor systems used within the Structured Product Trade Lifecycle, ideally Sophis. You will have extensive vendor management experience - including delivery of large, vendor centric projects, and product development experience in an agile environment. Naturally delivery focussed, with entrepreneurial and leadership skills, comfortable taking responsibility and resilient in fast paced working environment. Knowledge of the full trade life cycle would very beneficial. In return we offer a competitive base salary, bonus and benefits, hybrid working in line with business requirements and exceptional career progression.
01/05/2024
Full time
Are you an experienced financial services technology professional looking for an exciting new challenge? Can you demonstrate a track record of delivering technology solutions across structured products and derivatives including exotics? Would you like to play a pivotal role building the technology function for a rapidly expanding financial trading business based in London? Do you have extensive experience working as part of the senior leadership team and driving the delivery of best in class technology solutions. This is a newly created position in line with rapid business expansion that offers an exceptional opportunity for an ambitious candidate to play key role in growth of this high profile business. As the successful applicant you will work in partnership with the senior leadership team to define the requirements of the technology delivery, building out both development and support functions. Defining best in class standards ensuring that technology delivery meets the priorities of the business. A selection of your key duties will be to provide and support strategic technological direction and right-size the technology footprint for and effective service. Retain alignment to the core Technology Strategy whilst innovating new solutions, ensuring the business is always one step ahead of the competition. You will contribute to the technical direction of the department, research new concepts and technologies and evaluate third party products and tools, creating epics that capture business deliverables with an agreed set of acceptance criteria. Ensure delivered infrastructure and systems are of production quality and adequately documented for handover to the business and/or support functions. To be considered you will be able to demonstrate detailed knowledge of structured products and Cross Asset Derivatives (Equity, Commodity, FX, Rates, Credit). Knowledge of vendor systems used within the Structured Product Trade Lifecycle, ideally Sophis. You will have extensive vendor management experience - including delivery of large, vendor centric projects, and product development experience in an agile environment. Naturally delivery focussed, with entrepreneurial and leadership skills, comfortable taking responsibility and resilient in fast paced working environment. Knowledge of the full trade life cycle would very beneficial. In return we offer a competitive base salary, bonus and benefits, hybrid working in line with business requirements and exceptional career progression.