Location: Remote Working Duration: 6 months (Rolling) Key Essential Skills: 5+ years experience working network SME (Certifications required) Network Infrastructure: Cisco Nexus, ACI, Firewalls: Palo Alto, Fortinet, Juniper Firewalls, F5 Programming: Python Scripting experience Devops: 5+ years' experience automated code deployment tools (Ansible, Puppet) SNOW Nanobot AVI Load Balancers Experience in host, network and application security Integration & Automation within AWS (Certified) Experience working in the financial services sector Desirable Skills: Working knowledge of Agile framework and experience working with them. Excellent written and oral communication skills Extensive knowledge of Internet security issues and threat landscape Strong knowledge of web protocols and a good knowledge of Linux/Unix tools and architecture Self-driven, enjoys new challenges and quickly adapts to change in a fast-moving environment Overview: An exciting opportunity has opened for a Network Automation Engineer to join us with an immediate start. You will be working with our client who are a global leader in financial services technology, with a focus on retail and institutional banking, payments, asset and wealth management, risk and compliance, and outsourcing solutions. To be successful in this role you will bring a wealth of knowledge and come from a Networking background holding 10+ years' experience working as Network Engineer with in depth knowledge of routing/switching, Firewalls and load balancers. Role & Responsibilities: Automate and scale security issue response Planning the design and implementation of changes across multiple Network technologies. Delivery of network and security improvement plans. Personally meets customer needs related to security products and services. Highlights and suggests improvements in processes, systems and procedures. Grows own capabilities by pursuing and investing in personal development opportunities. Demonstrable experience in network and/or security services or security principles. Outline Thebes Group: Thebes Group is a leading UK wide IT infrastructure technology consultancy. We are well-known for our extensive talent pool of highly competent IT professionals and exclusive Academy programmes, which provide a great opportunity to undertake technical training in core disciplines. Thebes work with a number of leading vendors, Government, financial institutions and insurance companies including investment banks, brokers and hedge funds. Thebes does IT solutions & services differently from most other IT service providers. As an Assured Outcome Provider (AOP) we have spent fifteen years willingly sharing the client's risk with them by focusing on outputs (ie quality service & solutions and ROI) rather than inputs (ie pricelists and headcount). We do this by fitting our skills, solutions & capabilities to needs, augmenting our staff with enthusiastic professionals from our Academy programme and remaining flexible as our clients' needs change.
05/07/2024
Project-based
Location: Remote Working Duration: 6 months (Rolling) Key Essential Skills: 5+ years experience working network SME (Certifications required) Network Infrastructure: Cisco Nexus, ACI, Firewalls: Palo Alto, Fortinet, Juniper Firewalls, F5 Programming: Python Scripting experience Devops: 5+ years' experience automated code deployment tools (Ansible, Puppet) SNOW Nanobot AVI Load Balancers Experience in host, network and application security Integration & Automation within AWS (Certified) Experience working in the financial services sector Desirable Skills: Working knowledge of Agile framework and experience working with them. Excellent written and oral communication skills Extensive knowledge of Internet security issues and threat landscape Strong knowledge of web protocols and a good knowledge of Linux/Unix tools and architecture Self-driven, enjoys new challenges and quickly adapts to change in a fast-moving environment Overview: An exciting opportunity has opened for a Network Automation Engineer to join us with an immediate start. You will be working with our client who are a global leader in financial services technology, with a focus on retail and institutional banking, payments, asset and wealth management, risk and compliance, and outsourcing solutions. To be successful in this role you will bring a wealth of knowledge and come from a Networking background holding 10+ years' experience working as Network Engineer with in depth knowledge of routing/switching, Firewalls and load balancers. Role & Responsibilities: Automate and scale security issue response Planning the design and implementation of changes across multiple Network technologies. Delivery of network and security improvement plans. Personally meets customer needs related to security products and services. Highlights and suggests improvements in processes, systems and procedures. Grows own capabilities by pursuing and investing in personal development opportunities. Demonstrable experience in network and/or security services or security principles. Outline Thebes Group: Thebes Group is a leading UK wide IT infrastructure technology consultancy. We are well-known for our extensive talent pool of highly competent IT professionals and exclusive Academy programmes, which provide a great opportunity to undertake technical training in core disciplines. Thebes work with a number of leading vendors, Government, financial institutions and insurance companies including investment banks, brokers and hedge funds. Thebes does IT solutions & services differently from most other IT service providers. As an Assured Outcome Provider (AOP) we have spent fifteen years willingly sharing the client's risk with them by focusing on outputs (ie quality service & solutions and ROI) rather than inputs (ie pricelists and headcount). We do this by fitting our skills, solutions & capabilities to needs, augmenting our staff with enthusiastic professionals from our Academy programme and remaining flexible as our clients' needs change.
Service Delivery Manager Full time Permanent Location: Remote/Hybrid working - travel to Birmingham as required The starting salary is competitive and comes with a corporate benefits package including pension and private medical cover An accomplished, UK based Service Delivery Manager is required for this superb full time opening, to work in our leading global client's expanding IT services division as they expand their portfolio of services. The successful candidate will have significant Contracts Management/Procurement experience, and there is also a large Service Design element of this role which is going to be very important moving forward. Our client is also looking for someone who can mature the Service Delivery processes and Continuous Service Improvement is fundamental to this role. Key responsibilities: First priority in the role will be looking at the Service Design - Service Design/Service Transition experience is a key attribute The Service Lead assists in the delivery, performance, and quality of IT services of outsourced partners and internal delivery teams ensuring that these meet the current and future business requirements Works at a day-to-day operational level in collaboration with the SIAM/ITSM function, internal teams and delivery partners to ensure a consistent service The role focus' on protecting live IT services following robust process and providing accurate and consistent information Understanding agreed Service Levels and ensuring SLAs and KPIs align across all IT teams and delivery partners Plays a prominent role in Incident, Change and Problem Management activities Working with Product Owners in the creation and maintenance of the service catalogue, associated workflow and documentation to enable efficient operations Ideal experience: Significant experience in a multi-vendor operational service environment Strong Service Design & Service Transition experience Strong Contracts Management experience Stakeholder management is key Helpdesk background ideal - a technical background around Incidents. Networking is key ServiceNow or Halo experience Financial sector background ideal - someone used to working under strict governance, data protection practices Demonstrates a good knowledge of data and functional analysis, tools and techniques Track record of operational governance and delivery across global user geographies Previous experience of working in complex, geographically diverse, integrated solutions Good working knowledge and experience of Service Management methodologies ITIL and/or CMMI Exerience of Incident, Change and Problem Management activities ITIL Foundation (ideally Service Tower(s) Understanding of project management methodologies (Prince2, Agile, Scrum, Kanban) If you are interested in the role and would like to apply, please do so by clicking the link, or contacting Jackie Dean at Jumar for immediate consideration. We take great pride in representing socially responsible clients who not only prioritise diversity and inclusion but also actively combat social inequality. Together, we have the power to make a profound impact on fostering a more equitable and inclusive society. By working with us, you become part of a movement dedicated to promoting a diverse and inclusive workforce.
05/07/2024
Full time
Service Delivery Manager Full time Permanent Location: Remote/Hybrid working - travel to Birmingham as required The starting salary is competitive and comes with a corporate benefits package including pension and private medical cover An accomplished, UK based Service Delivery Manager is required for this superb full time opening, to work in our leading global client's expanding IT services division as they expand their portfolio of services. The successful candidate will have significant Contracts Management/Procurement experience, and there is also a large Service Design element of this role which is going to be very important moving forward. Our client is also looking for someone who can mature the Service Delivery processes and Continuous Service Improvement is fundamental to this role. Key responsibilities: First priority in the role will be looking at the Service Design - Service Design/Service Transition experience is a key attribute The Service Lead assists in the delivery, performance, and quality of IT services of outsourced partners and internal delivery teams ensuring that these meet the current and future business requirements Works at a day-to-day operational level in collaboration with the SIAM/ITSM function, internal teams and delivery partners to ensure a consistent service The role focus' on protecting live IT services following robust process and providing accurate and consistent information Understanding agreed Service Levels and ensuring SLAs and KPIs align across all IT teams and delivery partners Plays a prominent role in Incident, Change and Problem Management activities Working with Product Owners in the creation and maintenance of the service catalogue, associated workflow and documentation to enable efficient operations Ideal experience: Significant experience in a multi-vendor operational service environment Strong Service Design & Service Transition experience Strong Contracts Management experience Stakeholder management is key Helpdesk background ideal - a technical background around Incidents. Networking is key ServiceNow or Halo experience Financial sector background ideal - someone used to working under strict governance, data protection practices Demonstrates a good knowledge of data and functional analysis, tools and techniques Track record of operational governance and delivery across global user geographies Previous experience of working in complex, geographically diverse, integrated solutions Good working knowledge and experience of Service Management methodologies ITIL and/or CMMI Exerience of Incident, Change and Problem Management activities ITIL Foundation (ideally Service Tower(s) Understanding of project management methodologies (Prince2, Agile, Scrum, Kanban) If you are interested in the role and would like to apply, please do so by clicking the link, or contacting Jackie Dean at Jumar for immediate consideration. We take great pride in representing socially responsible clients who not only prioritise diversity and inclusion but also actively combat social inequality. Together, we have the power to make a profound impact on fostering a more equitable and inclusive society. By working with us, you become part of a movement dedicated to promoting a diverse and inclusive workforce.
CLOUD PLATFORM OPERATIONS ENGINEER - RHEL, KUBERNETES, AUTOMATION, IAC, AWS, OPENSHIFT - SRE, £70-80k + BRISTOL - 3 DAYS A WEEK The Client: Well recognised £1bn "Tech for Good" UK organisation with a reputation for excellence & innovation; Currently undergoing a significant Agile digital transformation programme innovating their core end to end systems: Across Product, Cloud Platforms, Software Engineering, Mobile, Data. This involves the implementation of new business systems/platforms throughout the organisation as well as new ways of working on the Product side. The role Your role will be varied challenging and involve be responsible for: Continuous Improvement: Support, maintain and improve highly scalable and reliable cloud platform infrastructure services. SRE - Site Reliability Engineer: You will be responsible for the day-to-day operations of the Cloud Platform and be accountable for its availability. To be considered Strong command line experience with RHEL (minimum of 4 years), Cloud Operations & SRE Proficient at Scripting with one or more of the following: Java, Perl, Python, or Scripting in Shell and Perl Automating delivery of Infrastructure as Code eg Terraform Working with software development methodologies; agile, test automation and CI/CD in public/private/hybrid cloud environment Automating configuration management (eg Ansible, Chef, Puppet, Salt) Experience with container technologies using Docker and Kubernetes, Openshift 3 to 5 years' experience working with a major Cloud Infrastructure vendor eg AWS, Azure. In return you will get the opportunity to join and contribute to an exciting, innovating, forward thinking organisation that rewards achievers. Shortlisting today Salary : £70-80k + Bonus + 15% Pension + Excellent Benefits Location : Bristol/Hybrid (3 days in Bristol office per week)
05/07/2024
Full time
CLOUD PLATFORM OPERATIONS ENGINEER - RHEL, KUBERNETES, AUTOMATION, IAC, AWS, OPENSHIFT - SRE, £70-80k + BRISTOL - 3 DAYS A WEEK The Client: Well recognised £1bn "Tech for Good" UK organisation with a reputation for excellence & innovation; Currently undergoing a significant Agile digital transformation programme innovating their core end to end systems: Across Product, Cloud Platforms, Software Engineering, Mobile, Data. This involves the implementation of new business systems/platforms throughout the organisation as well as new ways of working on the Product side. The role Your role will be varied challenging and involve be responsible for: Continuous Improvement: Support, maintain and improve highly scalable and reliable cloud platform infrastructure services. SRE - Site Reliability Engineer: You will be responsible for the day-to-day operations of the Cloud Platform and be accountable for its availability. To be considered Strong command line experience with RHEL (minimum of 4 years), Cloud Operations & SRE Proficient at Scripting with one or more of the following: Java, Perl, Python, or Scripting in Shell and Perl Automating delivery of Infrastructure as Code eg Terraform Working with software development methodologies; agile, test automation and CI/CD in public/private/hybrid cloud environment Automating configuration management (eg Ansible, Chef, Puppet, Salt) Experience with container technologies using Docker and Kubernetes, Openshift 3 to 5 years' experience working with a major Cloud Infrastructure vendor eg AWS, Azure. In return you will get the opportunity to join and contribute to an exciting, innovating, forward thinking organisation that rewards achievers. Shortlisting today Salary : £70-80k + Bonus + 15% Pension + Excellent Benefits Location : Bristol/Hybrid (3 days in Bristol office per week)
*We are unable to sponsor for this permanent Full time role* *Position is bonus eligible* Prestigious Enterprise Company is currently seeking a Senior Technical Lead Solutions Architecture. Candidate will provide leadership and oversight associated with the Solutions Architecture for Business Applications! You will lead a number of highly visible initiatives to support Multifamily Business and Engineering teams! You will help your team through transformation into Agile Architecture and will align with the Modern Delivery methodology. Responsibilities: Collaborate with Business Architects, Chief Product Owner, Product Owner, Agile Coach to ensure Solution and Technical Architecture creation for a given requirement/feature/initiative Collaborate with Enterprise Architecture and Risk & Security groups to ensure new and existing solutions are aligned with enterprise standards Partner with business and IT customers to drive product research, RFP/vendor interview from technical perspective and POCs activities for COTS solution in a buy decision and is responsible for communicating business cases for TAWG/ARB approvals Work with development leads on design brainstorming and design review to ensure alignment with architecture, patterns and standards Work with ART members to resolve implementation issues from business or technical requirements, design, code, testing, to technology/platform Qualifications: Undergraduate degree or equivalent experience required; Advanced degree preferred 10+ years of experience in Solutions Architecture and Business Application development Extensive experience in Solution Architecture patterns such as micro-front ends, microservices, 12 factor applications etc. Prior Software development background 5+ years of relevant task management experience Hands-on and architectural experience with modern Cloud Native architectures is required, as well as, demonstrable record of leading architects through organizational transformations 3+ years of relevant large-scale enterprise transformation experience as relates to architecture preferred Prior experience in the primary or secondary mortgage industry is desirable Deep knowledge of various enterprise level Platforms widely used in the industry preferred Keys To Success in the Role: Highly motivated and energetic self-starter with solid organizational and time management skills; demonstrable experience operating at high standards of quality and accuracy within a fast paced changing environment Superb communication, leadership and relationship management skills, that enable partnering with and influencing key team members in an open, collaborative environment at all levels in an organization Technical and Architectural leadership with knowledge of both Legacy and modern cloud based distributed systems Excellent verbal and written communication skills and ability to succinctly present sophisticated subject matter, specifically translating technology problems/solutions to business team members
04/07/2024
Full time
*We are unable to sponsor for this permanent Full time role* *Position is bonus eligible* Prestigious Enterprise Company is currently seeking a Senior Technical Lead Solutions Architecture. Candidate will provide leadership and oversight associated with the Solutions Architecture for Business Applications! You will lead a number of highly visible initiatives to support Multifamily Business and Engineering teams! You will help your team through transformation into Agile Architecture and will align with the Modern Delivery methodology. Responsibilities: Collaborate with Business Architects, Chief Product Owner, Product Owner, Agile Coach to ensure Solution and Technical Architecture creation for a given requirement/feature/initiative Collaborate with Enterprise Architecture and Risk & Security groups to ensure new and existing solutions are aligned with enterprise standards Partner with business and IT customers to drive product research, RFP/vendor interview from technical perspective and POCs activities for COTS solution in a buy decision and is responsible for communicating business cases for TAWG/ARB approvals Work with development leads on design brainstorming and design review to ensure alignment with architecture, patterns and standards Work with ART members to resolve implementation issues from business or technical requirements, design, code, testing, to technology/platform Qualifications: Undergraduate degree or equivalent experience required; Advanced degree preferred 10+ years of experience in Solutions Architecture and Business Application development Extensive experience in Solution Architecture patterns such as micro-front ends, microservices, 12 factor applications etc. Prior Software development background 5+ years of relevant task management experience Hands-on and architectural experience with modern Cloud Native architectures is required, as well as, demonstrable record of leading architects through organizational transformations 3+ years of relevant large-scale enterprise transformation experience as relates to architecture preferred Prior experience in the primary or secondary mortgage industry is desirable Deep knowledge of various enterprise level Platforms widely used in the industry preferred Keys To Success in the Role: Highly motivated and energetic self-starter with solid organizational and time management skills; demonstrable experience operating at high standards of quality and accuracy within a fast paced changing environment Superb communication, leadership and relationship management skills, that enable partnering with and influencing key team members in an open, collaborative environment at all levels in an organization Technical and Architectural leadership with knowledge of both Legacy and modern cloud based distributed systems Excellent verbal and written communication skills and ability to succinctly present sophisticated subject matter, specifically translating technology problems/solutions to business team members
NetSuite Planning & Budgeting Administrator - NSPB up to £60k & Benefits - fully remote Reporting to the Finance Systems Service Delivery Manager, the NSPB Administrator will manage day-to-day NSPB system issues, troubleshoot, develop reports, support projects/enhancements (as applicable), and provide technical support and expertise for users across. Key Accountabilities Perform day-to-day administration and monitoring of NSPB Maintain proper system access for all users Configure system as required by creating business rules and test customisations (custom objects/interfaces) Understand existing Cognita NSPB setup, customisations and calculations to trace source of issues and make adjustments should business requirements change in the future Data management (metadata and data load), month-end and other admin tasks Setup dashboards and reports creation Troubleshoot issues and identify root cause Maintain NSPB environment (SB and production account) and ensure adherence to proper migration process Provide assistance to internal employees and external affiliates by troubleshooting and quickly resolving issues within NSPB and integration elements as they arise and when necessary, coordinate with 3rd party vendors on issues that cannot be resolved internally Act as deployment admin for projects as necessary Ensure system compliance with company policies, procedures, protocols for system standards, customisations and changes Fully document and maintain existing and new customisations Run knowledge-sharing sessions with peers to enhance team members' NSPB skills Share NSPB best practices to the business and within IT - Finance Systems team, and document as needed. Experience required: Candidates will need to be proficient on Oracle NSPB system structure, features, functions, and processes with in-depth knowledge of core NSPB configuration and setup of new subsidiaries. This company are able to provide sponsorship. To apply for this opportunity please send your latest CV ASAP
03/07/2024
Full time
NetSuite Planning & Budgeting Administrator - NSPB up to £60k & Benefits - fully remote Reporting to the Finance Systems Service Delivery Manager, the NSPB Administrator will manage day-to-day NSPB system issues, troubleshoot, develop reports, support projects/enhancements (as applicable), and provide technical support and expertise for users across. Key Accountabilities Perform day-to-day administration and monitoring of NSPB Maintain proper system access for all users Configure system as required by creating business rules and test customisations (custom objects/interfaces) Understand existing Cognita NSPB setup, customisations and calculations to trace source of issues and make adjustments should business requirements change in the future Data management (metadata and data load), month-end and other admin tasks Setup dashboards and reports creation Troubleshoot issues and identify root cause Maintain NSPB environment (SB and production account) and ensure adherence to proper migration process Provide assistance to internal employees and external affiliates by troubleshooting and quickly resolving issues within NSPB and integration elements as they arise and when necessary, coordinate with 3rd party vendors on issues that cannot be resolved internally Act as deployment admin for projects as necessary Ensure system compliance with company policies, procedures, protocols for system standards, customisations and changes Fully document and maintain existing and new customisations Run knowledge-sharing sessions with peers to enhance team members' NSPB skills Share NSPB best practices to the business and within IT - Finance Systems team, and document as needed. Experience required: Candidates will need to be proficient on Oracle NSPB system structure, features, functions, and processes with in-depth knowledge of core NSPB configuration and setup of new subsidiaries. This company are able to provide sponsorship. To apply for this opportunity please send your latest CV ASAP
Principal Software Engineer Amsterdam - Hybrid €140 - €160 Euro Per Hour Initially until end of Oct Dependant on start date Are you a Principal Software Engineer? Do you live in the Netherlands and are you seeking a new contract role? Brookwood Recruitment is working with a Global Company that puts the customer first and is heavily focused on sustainability. The successful Principal Software Engineer will need the following skills: AWS Kubernetes Java Terraform Gitlab stack Apache Spark Flink Snowflake runtimes ideal What you can expect to be doing as a Principal Software Engineer: Building software applicationsIs responsible to build software applications by using relevant development languages and applying knowledge of systems, services and tools appropriate for the business area and is the go to person on this topic for the area. Is responsible to write readable and reusable code by applying standard patterns and using standard libraries and is the go to person on this topic for the area. Is responsible to refactor and simplify code by introducing design patterns when necessary and is the go to person on this topic for the area. Is responsible to ensure the quality of the application by following standard testing techniques and methods that adhere to the test strategy and is the go to person on this topic for the area. Is responsible to maintain data security, integrity and quality by effectively following company standards and best practices and is the go to person on this topic for the area. Architectural GuidanceIs responsible to advise product teams towards a technical solution that meets the functional, nonfunctional & architectural requirements by challenging the rationale for an application design and providing context in the wider architectural landscape Is responsible to set a clear direction for a technical capability by evaluating and aligning the target architecture improvements, reframing architectural designs and decisions for varied stakeholder Is responsible to own a service end to end by actively monitoring application health and performance, setting and monitoring relevant metrics and act accordingly when violated and is the go to person on this topic for the area. Is responsible to reduce business continuity risks and bus factor by applying state-of-the-art practices and tools, and writing the appropriate documentation such as runbooks and OpDocs and is the go to person on this topic for the area. Is responsible to reduce risk and obtain customer feedback by using continuous delivery and experimentation frameworks and is the go to person on this topic for the area. Is responsible to independently manage an application or service by working through deployment and operations in production and is the go to person on this topic for the area. Is responsible to evaluate possible architecture solutions by taking into account cost, business requirements, technology requirements and emerging technologies and guide more junior members of the team in this topic. Is responsible to describe the implications of changing an existing system or adding a new system to a specific area, by having a broad, high-level understanding of the infrastructure and architecture of our systems and guide more junior members of the team in this topic. Is responsible to help grow the business and/or accelerate software development by applying engineering techniques (eg prototyping, spiking and vendor evaluation) and standards and guide more junior members of the team in this topic. Is responsible to meet business needs by designing solutions that meet current requirements and are adaptable for future enhancements and guide more junior members of the team in this topic. Technical Incident ManagementIs responsible to address and resolve live production issues by mitigating the customer impact within SLAIs responsible to improve the overall reliability of systems by producing long term solutions through root cause analysis Is responsible to keep track of incidents by contributing to postmortem processes and logging live issues Coaching/MentoringIs responsible to coach, guide and improve the overall performance of stakeholders and colleagues at all levels, when appropriate, by sharing experience, knowledge and approaches to work Critical ThinkingIs responsible to systematically identify patterns and underlying issues in complex situations, and to find solutions by applying logical and analytical thinking and guide more junior members of the team in this topic. Is responsible to constructively evaluate and develop ideas, plans and solutions by reviewing them, objectively taking into account external knowledge, initiating 'SMART' improvements and articulating their rationale and guide more junior members of the team in this topic. Continuous Quality and Process ImprovementIs responsible to identify opportunities for process, system and structural improvements (ie performance gains) by examining and evaluating current process flows, methods and standards. Is responsible to design and implement relevant improvements by defining adapted/new process flows, standards, and practices that enable business performance. Effective CommunicationIs responsible to deliver clear, well-structured, and meaningful information to a target audience by using suitable communication mediums and language tailored to the audience Is responsible to achieve mutually agreeable solutions by staying adaptable, communicating ideas in clear coherent language and practising active listening Is responsible to ask relevant (follow-up) questions to properly engage with the speaker and really understand what they are saying, by applying listening and reflection techniques If this contract Principal Software Engineer role in Amsterdam motivates and inspires you, please apply with Brookwood Recruitment today. We'd love to help you get your next role. Brookwood has a consultative and inclusive approach to business. We take time to understand our client's needs, structure and culture to enable a fully tailored service that delivers time and time again.
03/07/2024
Project-based
Principal Software Engineer Amsterdam - Hybrid €140 - €160 Euro Per Hour Initially until end of Oct Dependant on start date Are you a Principal Software Engineer? Do you live in the Netherlands and are you seeking a new contract role? Brookwood Recruitment is working with a Global Company that puts the customer first and is heavily focused on sustainability. The successful Principal Software Engineer will need the following skills: AWS Kubernetes Java Terraform Gitlab stack Apache Spark Flink Snowflake runtimes ideal What you can expect to be doing as a Principal Software Engineer: Building software applicationsIs responsible to build software applications by using relevant development languages and applying knowledge of systems, services and tools appropriate for the business area and is the go to person on this topic for the area. Is responsible to write readable and reusable code by applying standard patterns and using standard libraries and is the go to person on this topic for the area. Is responsible to refactor and simplify code by introducing design patterns when necessary and is the go to person on this topic for the area. Is responsible to ensure the quality of the application by following standard testing techniques and methods that adhere to the test strategy and is the go to person on this topic for the area. Is responsible to maintain data security, integrity and quality by effectively following company standards and best practices and is the go to person on this topic for the area. Architectural GuidanceIs responsible to advise product teams towards a technical solution that meets the functional, nonfunctional & architectural requirements by challenging the rationale for an application design and providing context in the wider architectural landscape Is responsible to set a clear direction for a technical capability by evaluating and aligning the target architecture improvements, reframing architectural designs and decisions for varied stakeholder Is responsible to own a service end to end by actively monitoring application health and performance, setting and monitoring relevant metrics and act accordingly when violated and is the go to person on this topic for the area. Is responsible to reduce business continuity risks and bus factor by applying state-of-the-art practices and tools, and writing the appropriate documentation such as runbooks and OpDocs and is the go to person on this topic for the area. Is responsible to reduce risk and obtain customer feedback by using continuous delivery and experimentation frameworks and is the go to person on this topic for the area. Is responsible to independently manage an application or service by working through deployment and operations in production and is the go to person on this topic for the area. Is responsible to evaluate possible architecture solutions by taking into account cost, business requirements, technology requirements and emerging technologies and guide more junior members of the team in this topic. Is responsible to describe the implications of changing an existing system or adding a new system to a specific area, by having a broad, high-level understanding of the infrastructure and architecture of our systems and guide more junior members of the team in this topic. Is responsible to help grow the business and/or accelerate software development by applying engineering techniques (eg prototyping, spiking and vendor evaluation) and standards and guide more junior members of the team in this topic. Is responsible to meet business needs by designing solutions that meet current requirements and are adaptable for future enhancements and guide more junior members of the team in this topic. Technical Incident ManagementIs responsible to address and resolve live production issues by mitigating the customer impact within SLAIs responsible to improve the overall reliability of systems by producing long term solutions through root cause analysis Is responsible to keep track of incidents by contributing to postmortem processes and logging live issues Coaching/MentoringIs responsible to coach, guide and improve the overall performance of stakeholders and colleagues at all levels, when appropriate, by sharing experience, knowledge and approaches to work Critical ThinkingIs responsible to systematically identify patterns and underlying issues in complex situations, and to find solutions by applying logical and analytical thinking and guide more junior members of the team in this topic. Is responsible to constructively evaluate and develop ideas, plans and solutions by reviewing them, objectively taking into account external knowledge, initiating 'SMART' improvements and articulating their rationale and guide more junior members of the team in this topic. Continuous Quality and Process ImprovementIs responsible to identify opportunities for process, system and structural improvements (ie performance gains) by examining and evaluating current process flows, methods and standards. Is responsible to design and implement relevant improvements by defining adapted/new process flows, standards, and practices that enable business performance. Effective CommunicationIs responsible to deliver clear, well-structured, and meaningful information to a target audience by using suitable communication mediums and language tailored to the audience Is responsible to achieve mutually agreeable solutions by staying adaptable, communicating ideas in clear coherent language and practising active listening Is responsible to ask relevant (follow-up) questions to properly engage with the speaker and really understand what they are saying, by applying listening and reflection techniques If this contract Principal Software Engineer role in Amsterdam motivates and inspires you, please apply with Brookwood Recruitment today. We'd love to help you get your next role. Brookwood has a consultative and inclusive approach to business. We take time to understand our client's needs, structure and culture to enable a fully tailored service that delivers time and time again.
As a Software and Application Specialist, your primary role will be to support and optimize software solutions to meet business demands. This includes setting up technical infrastructure, ensuring security measures, providing consultation on issues, and transitioning to regular operations post-implementation. You will be responsible for vendor management, stakeholder collaboration, aligning software with security policies, and adhering to development standards. A crucial aspect of your role will be liaising with global and regional teams to integrate data and applications, translating business needs into functional requirements. In addition, you will manage the applications, infrastructure, and data within the technical centers, and maintain communication with stakeholders. Requirements: Experience in vendor and stakeholder management, project management, and infrastructure services delivery Ability to set up and secure technical infrastructures Basic technical expertise in networking, hosting, virtualization, security, and IoT troubleshooting Familiarity with hardware and Server Side operations Experience in a global IT function, preferably similar to any FMCG company Experience with IT outsourcing providers and IT Infrastructure Library frameworks Understanding of business processes within the Research & Development (R&D) function Fluency in Spanish and/or Portuguese Degree in IT/IS Computer Science or equivalent Technical, infrastructure, and data skills with business acumen Analytical and problem-solving abilities Ability to influence others and manage multi-country stakeholders Knowledge of R&D or pre-manufacturing processes and/or applications is a plus Knowledge of Data & Analytics or Modelling & Simulation solutions is a plus Willingness to travel 10-25% to selected R&D technical center sites as needed (United States and Brazil) Preferred candidates will have experience working within the Research & Development and manufacturing sectors, along with practical knowledge of server data devices and Internet of Things (IoT). The ideal candidate should possess excellent communication skills, have experience in project management, and display a strong curiosity and drive for continuous learning and development within infrastructure. Please reach out to me directly or send an email with your CV attached
03/07/2024
Project-based
As a Software and Application Specialist, your primary role will be to support and optimize software solutions to meet business demands. This includes setting up technical infrastructure, ensuring security measures, providing consultation on issues, and transitioning to regular operations post-implementation. You will be responsible for vendor management, stakeholder collaboration, aligning software with security policies, and adhering to development standards. A crucial aspect of your role will be liaising with global and regional teams to integrate data and applications, translating business needs into functional requirements. In addition, you will manage the applications, infrastructure, and data within the technical centers, and maintain communication with stakeholders. Requirements: Experience in vendor and stakeholder management, project management, and infrastructure services delivery Ability to set up and secure technical infrastructures Basic technical expertise in networking, hosting, virtualization, security, and IoT troubleshooting Familiarity with hardware and Server Side operations Experience in a global IT function, preferably similar to any FMCG company Experience with IT outsourcing providers and IT Infrastructure Library frameworks Understanding of business processes within the Research & Development (R&D) function Fluency in Spanish and/or Portuguese Degree in IT/IS Computer Science or equivalent Technical, infrastructure, and data skills with business acumen Analytical and problem-solving abilities Ability to influence others and manage multi-country stakeholders Knowledge of R&D or pre-manufacturing processes and/or applications is a plus Knowledge of Data & Analytics or Modelling & Simulation solutions is a plus Willingness to travel 10-25% to selected R&D technical center sites as needed (United States and Brazil) Preferred candidates will have experience working within the Research & Development and manufacturing sectors, along with practical knowledge of server data devices and Internet of Things (IoT). The ideal candidate should possess excellent communication skills, have experience in project management, and display a strong curiosity and drive for continuous learning and development within infrastructure. Please reach out to me directly or send an email with your CV attached
Service Delivery Manager Full time Permanent Location: Hybrid working - Birmingham/Remote (1 day per week onsite) The starting salary is upto £65,000, plus company benefits including pension and private medical cover Start date: Candidates must be able to start by end August 2024 - candidates who are available immediately would be ideal An accomplished, Midlands based Service Delivery Manager is required for this superb opening, to work in our leading global client's expanding IT services division as they expand their portfolio of services. Firstly, the successful candidate will have significant Contracts Management/Procurement experience, and secondary, there is a Service Design element of this role which is going to be very important moving forward. Our client is also looking for someone who can mature the Service Delivery processes and Continuous Service Improvement is fundamental to this role. Key responsibilities: First priority in the role will be looking at the Service Design - Service Design/Service Transition experience is a key attribute The Service Lead assists in the delivery, performance, and quality of IT services of outsourced partners and internal delivery teams ensuring that these meet the current and future business requirements Works at a day-to-day operational level in collaboration with the SIAM/ITSM function, internal teams and delivery partners to ensure a consistent service The role focus' on protecting live IT services following robust process and providing accurate and consistent information Understanding agreed Service Levels and ensuring SLAs and KPIs align across all IT teams and delivery partners Plays a prominent role in Incident, Change and Problem Management activities Working with Product Owners in the creation and maintenance of the service catalogue, associated workflow and documentation to enable efficient operations Ideal experience: Significant experience in a multi-vendor operational service environment Strong Service Design & Service Transition experience Strong Contracts Management/Procurement experience Stakeholder management is key Helpdesk background ideal - a technical background around Incidents. Networking is key. ServiceNow or Halo experience Financial sector background ideal - someone used to working under strict governance, data protection practices Demonstrates a good knowledge of data and functional analysis, tools and techniques Track record of operational governance and delivery across global user geographies Previous experience of working in complex, geographically diverse, integrated solutions Good working knowledge and experience of Service Management methodologies ITIL and/or CMMI Exerience of Incident, Change and Problem Management activities. ITIL Foundation (ideally Service Tower(s) Understanding of project management methodologies (Prince2, Agile, Scrum, Kanban) If you are interested in the role and would like to apply, please do so by clicking the link, or contacting Jackie Dean at Jumar for immediate consideration. We take great pride in representing socially responsible clients who not only prioritise diversity and inclusion but also actively combat social inequality. Together, we have the power to make a profound impact on fostering a more equitable and inclusive society. By working with us, you become part of a movement dedicated to promoting a diverse and inclusive workforce.
03/07/2024
Full time
Service Delivery Manager Full time Permanent Location: Hybrid working - Birmingham/Remote (1 day per week onsite) The starting salary is upto £65,000, plus company benefits including pension and private medical cover Start date: Candidates must be able to start by end August 2024 - candidates who are available immediately would be ideal An accomplished, Midlands based Service Delivery Manager is required for this superb opening, to work in our leading global client's expanding IT services division as they expand their portfolio of services. Firstly, the successful candidate will have significant Contracts Management/Procurement experience, and secondary, there is a Service Design element of this role which is going to be very important moving forward. Our client is also looking for someone who can mature the Service Delivery processes and Continuous Service Improvement is fundamental to this role. Key responsibilities: First priority in the role will be looking at the Service Design - Service Design/Service Transition experience is a key attribute The Service Lead assists in the delivery, performance, and quality of IT services of outsourced partners and internal delivery teams ensuring that these meet the current and future business requirements Works at a day-to-day operational level in collaboration with the SIAM/ITSM function, internal teams and delivery partners to ensure a consistent service The role focus' on protecting live IT services following robust process and providing accurate and consistent information Understanding agreed Service Levels and ensuring SLAs and KPIs align across all IT teams and delivery partners Plays a prominent role in Incident, Change and Problem Management activities Working with Product Owners in the creation and maintenance of the service catalogue, associated workflow and documentation to enable efficient operations Ideal experience: Significant experience in a multi-vendor operational service environment Strong Service Design & Service Transition experience Strong Contracts Management/Procurement experience Stakeholder management is key Helpdesk background ideal - a technical background around Incidents. Networking is key. ServiceNow or Halo experience Financial sector background ideal - someone used to working under strict governance, data protection practices Demonstrates a good knowledge of data and functional analysis, tools and techniques Track record of operational governance and delivery across global user geographies Previous experience of working in complex, geographically diverse, integrated solutions Good working knowledge and experience of Service Management methodologies ITIL and/or CMMI Exerience of Incident, Change and Problem Management activities. ITIL Foundation (ideally Service Tower(s) Understanding of project management methodologies (Prince2, Agile, Scrum, Kanban) If you are interested in the role and would like to apply, please do so by clicking the link, or contacting Jackie Dean at Jumar for immediate consideration. We take great pride in representing socially responsible clients who not only prioritise diversity and inclusion but also actively combat social inequality. Together, we have the power to make a profound impact on fostering a more equitable and inclusive society. By working with us, you become part of a movement dedicated to promoting a diverse and inclusive workforce.
Ripley Solutions are IT support and service specialists, delivering projects for FTSE 100 companies. We provide IT consultant services to businesses of all sizes to design, develop and deploy future-ready IT infrastructure solutions. We help drive digital transformation programs, create cost effective tailored IT solutions and prepare businesses to meet the challenges of increased competition, customer demands and changing operational priorities. The Role To support our ongoing growth plans we are looking for a commercially experienced IT infrastructure engineer who will be responsible for providing expert-level break/fix support, routine maintenance, and project delivery for IT infrastructure. Key responsibilities include: Leveraging strong problem-solving skills and root cause analysis expertise to diagnose complex issues, ensuring minimal downtime and optimal performance. Troubleshooting complex technical issues where the root cause is not apparent and may lie outside of your core skill set. Collaborating closely with cross-functional teams to implement IT best practices and adhere to ITIL framework standards. Working across multiple projects and adapting to changing priorities. Working with multiple vendors and client's staff to deliver projects and resolve support incidents. Essential Experience and Attributes Minimum 3+ years commercial experience Excellent documentation and communication skills Able to work autonomously and with minimal direction Knowledge of ITIL best practices for Service Management Proven experience of working with development/QA teams Microsoft Server 2016/2019/2022 and Windows Client Operating Systems Active Directory and Windows services (DNS, DHCP, ADFS, Certificate Services) VMware vSphere Virtualisation Desirable Experience and Attributes Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server OS (or equivalent) Citrix remote access (XenDesktop and Netscaler) Cisco networking (Catalyst, Industrial and Nexus switching and routing) Dell EMC backup & storage (Networker, DataDomain, PowerProtect, Unity and PowerStore) HPE and Dell Servers (ProLiant, Edgeline, and PowerEdge families) Trellix ePO Endpoint Security Industry/vendor accreditation such as CCNA, RHCSA and VCP Project management experience Benefits Enhanced holiday package of 30 days per annum (including bank holidays) Company sick pay scheme Annual discretionary bonus scheme Company pension Training and accreditations to expand your skill set Additional Requirements This role requires the job holder to: When required for specific project/client assignments, pass additional security vetting such as Security Check (SC) or Developed Vetting (DV) clearance. This will require the applicant to be a UK national or have been a resident in the UK for a minimum of five years, and to provide detailed information about their personal and professional background, including any previous criminal convictions or financial issues. Be able to perform elements of the job that are of a physically demanding nature. Reasonable adjustments will be considered for applicants with disabilities. Be able to perform elements of the job that require working at height. Reasonable adjustments will be considered for applicants with disabilities. Have a full driving license with access to a vehicle with relevant insurance. Be able to travel overseas occasionally. Be able to work unsocial hours to support clients as and when required About Ripley Solutions Established in 2016, Ripley Solutions has built a reputation for delivering system integration that drives innovation. Using our extensive IT consultancy experience, we design and configure infrastructure to connect business systems and commercial off-the-shelf software, allowing clients to extract maximum value from data. We provide integration advice, infrastructure design, implementation, and support. Our clients include internationally recognised brands in the aerospace and manufacturing sectors. Please Note We do not accept applications or CVs from recruitment agencies. Receipt of unsolicited CVs does not imply an introduction to Ripley Solutions Limited; therefore, no ownership of such candidates will be given. In the event that recruitment agencies submit CVs, we retain the right to contact, pursue and hire these candidates directly and consider them for current/future vacancies without any financial obligation to the recruitment agency in question.
03/07/2024
Full time
Ripley Solutions are IT support and service specialists, delivering projects for FTSE 100 companies. We provide IT consultant services to businesses of all sizes to design, develop and deploy future-ready IT infrastructure solutions. We help drive digital transformation programs, create cost effective tailored IT solutions and prepare businesses to meet the challenges of increased competition, customer demands and changing operational priorities. The Role To support our ongoing growth plans we are looking for a commercially experienced IT infrastructure engineer who will be responsible for providing expert-level break/fix support, routine maintenance, and project delivery for IT infrastructure. Key responsibilities include: Leveraging strong problem-solving skills and root cause analysis expertise to diagnose complex issues, ensuring minimal downtime and optimal performance. Troubleshooting complex technical issues where the root cause is not apparent and may lie outside of your core skill set. Collaborating closely with cross-functional teams to implement IT best practices and adhere to ITIL framework standards. Working across multiple projects and adapting to changing priorities. Working with multiple vendors and client's staff to deliver projects and resolve support incidents. Essential Experience and Attributes Minimum 3+ years commercial experience Excellent documentation and communication skills Able to work autonomously and with minimal direction Knowledge of ITIL best practices for Service Management Proven experience of working with development/QA teams Microsoft Server 2016/2019/2022 and Windows Client Operating Systems Active Directory and Windows services (DNS, DHCP, ADFS, Certificate Services) VMware vSphere Virtualisation Desirable Experience and Attributes Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server OS (or equivalent) Citrix remote access (XenDesktop and Netscaler) Cisco networking (Catalyst, Industrial and Nexus switching and routing) Dell EMC backup & storage (Networker, DataDomain, PowerProtect, Unity and PowerStore) HPE and Dell Servers (ProLiant, Edgeline, and PowerEdge families) Trellix ePO Endpoint Security Industry/vendor accreditation such as CCNA, RHCSA and VCP Project management experience Benefits Enhanced holiday package of 30 days per annum (including bank holidays) Company sick pay scheme Annual discretionary bonus scheme Company pension Training and accreditations to expand your skill set Additional Requirements This role requires the job holder to: When required for specific project/client assignments, pass additional security vetting such as Security Check (SC) or Developed Vetting (DV) clearance. This will require the applicant to be a UK national or have been a resident in the UK for a minimum of five years, and to provide detailed information about their personal and professional background, including any previous criminal convictions or financial issues. Be able to perform elements of the job that are of a physically demanding nature. Reasonable adjustments will be considered for applicants with disabilities. Be able to perform elements of the job that require working at height. Reasonable adjustments will be considered for applicants with disabilities. Have a full driving license with access to a vehicle with relevant insurance. Be able to travel overseas occasionally. Be able to work unsocial hours to support clients as and when required About Ripley Solutions Established in 2016, Ripley Solutions has built a reputation for delivering system integration that drives innovation. Using our extensive IT consultancy experience, we design and configure infrastructure to connect business systems and commercial off-the-shelf software, allowing clients to extract maximum value from data. We provide integration advice, infrastructure design, implementation, and support. Our clients include internationally recognised brands in the aerospace and manufacturing sectors. Please Note We do not accept applications or CVs from recruitment agencies. Receipt of unsolicited CVs does not imply an introduction to Ripley Solutions Limited; therefore, no ownership of such candidates will be given. In the event that recruitment agencies submit CVs, we retain the right to contact, pursue and hire these candidates directly and consider them for current/future vacancies without any financial obligation to the recruitment agency in question.
*Hybrid, 3 days onsite, 2 days remote* *We are unable to sponsor as this is a permanent Full time role* A prestigious company is looking for an IT Security/GRC Manager. This manager will be a hands-on manager in enterprise GRC for applications, Infrastructure, 3rd party security, vendor risk management, and program management. This manager will manage a team of 2-4 individuals. This role will require experience with SOC2 reporting, ISO27001, NIST, technical writing, etc. Responsibilities: Lead the GRC program roadmap, status reporting on initiatives, metrics, and delivery of the program services. Lead in the creation and maintenance of security policies, standards, processes, and guidelines. Evaluate exception requests and make approval recommendations to management. Lead and mature the security awareness and phishing program. This includes roadmap development, plan, coordinate, measure, and evaluate cyber training/education courses, methods, and techniques based on instructional needs. Manage and support the 3rd Party Security Vendor Risk Management program, management of SOC2 reporting and ISO27001 certification, and assessments or security requests from clients. Manage control testing, issues management (findings, remediation plans, and exception requests), risk register and reporting. Analyze and stay current with regulations that impact information security/privacy program. Qualifications Bachelor's degree Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), Certified Information Security Auditor (CISA), Certified Information Security Manager (CISM), or other relevant training and certifications are preferred. Seven (7) + years of direct experience (Information Security/Governance) Four (4) + years of Information Security experience required. Candidates containing hands on technical experience. Four (4) + years of management experience required. Strong knowledge on Security frameworks and technologies such as ISO 27001, NIST, SOC2, SIG are required. Strong knowledge of risk management principles and practices is required. Technical writing experience is required. Business Intelligence/Analytics (Qlik, Tableau, PowerBI) is preferred. Experience with instructional content, educational writing, and technical writing strongly preferred. Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) tool management is preferred. Ability to perform as primary Security Subject Matter Expert (SSME) in a senior or lead capacity. Ability to facilitate and lead project and vendor risk assessments with relative independence and provide guidance on secure design and operation. Demonstrate ability to effectively communicate deeply technical topics at an appropriate level of detail to varied audiences - including IT Subject Matter Experts, senior management and non-technical users Additional skills mapped to Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs) based on NIST SP 800-181. Technologies/Software Strong knowledge of security administration and role-based security controls. Strong knowledge and use of GRC platforms. Strong knowledge of Access/Identity Management technologies. Strong knowledge of BI/Analytics tools. Knowledge of host and network-based anti-malware technologies. Knowledge of authentication technologies and interactions between diverse authentication platforms, both on-site and remote. Knowledge of client and server Firewalling technologies and capabilities. Knowledge of security event management (SIEM), event correlation and analysis technologies. Knowledge of data encryption technologies. Strong knowledge of Intrusion Detection and Intrusion Prevention technical capabilities. Knowledge of web filtering and email SPAM prevention techniques. Knowledge of vulnerability assessment and forensic investigations tools. Knowledge of mobile device security and Mobile Device Management solutions.
02/07/2024
Full time
*Hybrid, 3 days onsite, 2 days remote* *We are unable to sponsor as this is a permanent Full time role* A prestigious company is looking for an IT Security/GRC Manager. This manager will be a hands-on manager in enterprise GRC for applications, Infrastructure, 3rd party security, vendor risk management, and program management. This manager will manage a team of 2-4 individuals. This role will require experience with SOC2 reporting, ISO27001, NIST, technical writing, etc. Responsibilities: Lead the GRC program roadmap, status reporting on initiatives, metrics, and delivery of the program services. Lead in the creation and maintenance of security policies, standards, processes, and guidelines. Evaluate exception requests and make approval recommendations to management. Lead and mature the security awareness and phishing program. This includes roadmap development, plan, coordinate, measure, and evaluate cyber training/education courses, methods, and techniques based on instructional needs. Manage and support the 3rd Party Security Vendor Risk Management program, management of SOC2 reporting and ISO27001 certification, and assessments or security requests from clients. Manage control testing, issues management (findings, remediation plans, and exception requests), risk register and reporting. Analyze and stay current with regulations that impact information security/privacy program. Qualifications Bachelor's degree Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), Certified Information Security Auditor (CISA), Certified Information Security Manager (CISM), or other relevant training and certifications are preferred. Seven (7) + years of direct experience (Information Security/Governance) Four (4) + years of Information Security experience required. Candidates containing hands on technical experience. Four (4) + years of management experience required. Strong knowledge on Security frameworks and technologies such as ISO 27001, NIST, SOC2, SIG are required. Strong knowledge of risk management principles and practices is required. Technical writing experience is required. Business Intelligence/Analytics (Qlik, Tableau, PowerBI) is preferred. Experience with instructional content, educational writing, and technical writing strongly preferred. Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) tool management is preferred. Ability to perform as primary Security Subject Matter Expert (SSME) in a senior or lead capacity. Ability to facilitate and lead project and vendor risk assessments with relative independence and provide guidance on secure design and operation. Demonstrate ability to effectively communicate deeply technical topics at an appropriate level of detail to varied audiences - including IT Subject Matter Experts, senior management and non-technical users Additional skills mapped to Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs) based on NIST SP 800-181. Technologies/Software Strong knowledge of security administration and role-based security controls. Strong knowledge and use of GRC platforms. Strong knowledge of Access/Identity Management technologies. Strong knowledge of BI/Analytics tools. Knowledge of host and network-based anti-malware technologies. Knowledge of authentication technologies and interactions between diverse authentication platforms, both on-site and remote. Knowledge of client and server Firewalling technologies and capabilities. Knowledge of security event management (SIEM), event correlation and analysis technologies. Knowledge of data encryption technologies. Strong knowledge of Intrusion Detection and Intrusion Prevention technical capabilities. Knowledge of web filtering and email SPAM prevention techniques. Knowledge of vulnerability assessment and forensic investigations tools. Knowledge of mobile device security and Mobile Device Management solutions.
3rd Line Support Engineer Opportunity: Our client is hiring an experienced and confident 3rd Line Support Engineer to join a team of highly technical Engineers within Kent. This role will give the chosen engineers an opportunity to partner with multi million pound organisation and advise them how to use their IT departments. You will be a good communicator, technical proficient and be able to provide strategic guidance to clients with regard to technology and IT infrastructures and will enable major business process change through enhancements to clients IT. You may also be called upon to provide guidance and technical expertise during design, selection, implementation, as well as technology selection. Responsibilities: Engaging with clients to determine their technology requirements Working with clients to deliver projects to a defined scope, quality, cost and timescale for outcome success. Clarifying client system specifications, understanding working practices and the nature of the customers' business. Working at customer sites, liaising with staff at all levels within their organisation - good stakeholder management is therefore a pre-requisite. Developing new technologies and then implementing these. Presenting solutions in clear and consistent written or oral reports using Word, Excel and PowerPoint. Designing, testing, installing and monitoring systems during the Project phase Preparing documentation and presenting progress reports to customers following implementation. The candidate will be technical proficient in the following areas: Microsoft technologies, including Office 365 Cloud, Exchange Online and SQL; experience of designing and implementing MS Azure/AWS would be advantageous Azure AD, Intune, Power Apps is a nice to have Server Operating Systems, Active Directory, DNS, Group Policy Virtualization technologies including Hyper-V or VMware Network hardware including Routers, Firewall, Switches, Wi-Fi (Vendor Neutral) Storage including SAN, NAS, SCSI, iSCSI and Fibre Channel Mobile Device Management, Security products Backup and DR technologies with a strong understanding of BCP. Package: £30,000 - £40,000 (estimated package £50,000) On Call Allowance Pension Holiday Training Please respond to this advert with an up to date version of your CV and the leading consultant will be In touch. 3rd Line Support Engineer (£50,000 package)
02/07/2024
Full time
3rd Line Support Engineer Opportunity: Our client is hiring an experienced and confident 3rd Line Support Engineer to join a team of highly technical Engineers within Kent. This role will give the chosen engineers an opportunity to partner with multi million pound organisation and advise them how to use their IT departments. You will be a good communicator, technical proficient and be able to provide strategic guidance to clients with regard to technology and IT infrastructures and will enable major business process change through enhancements to clients IT. You may also be called upon to provide guidance and technical expertise during design, selection, implementation, as well as technology selection. Responsibilities: Engaging with clients to determine their technology requirements Working with clients to deliver projects to a defined scope, quality, cost and timescale for outcome success. Clarifying client system specifications, understanding working practices and the nature of the customers' business. Working at customer sites, liaising with staff at all levels within their organisation - good stakeholder management is therefore a pre-requisite. Developing new technologies and then implementing these. Presenting solutions in clear and consistent written or oral reports using Word, Excel and PowerPoint. Designing, testing, installing and monitoring systems during the Project phase Preparing documentation and presenting progress reports to customers following implementation. The candidate will be technical proficient in the following areas: Microsoft technologies, including Office 365 Cloud, Exchange Online and SQL; experience of designing and implementing MS Azure/AWS would be advantageous Azure AD, Intune, Power Apps is a nice to have Server Operating Systems, Active Directory, DNS, Group Policy Virtualization technologies including Hyper-V or VMware Network hardware including Routers, Firewall, Switches, Wi-Fi (Vendor Neutral) Storage including SAN, NAS, SCSI, iSCSI and Fibre Channel Mobile Device Management, Security products Backup and DR technologies with a strong understanding of BCP. Package: £30,000 - £40,000 (estimated package £50,000) On Call Allowance Pension Holiday Training Please respond to this advert with an up to date version of your CV and the leading consultant will be In touch. 3rd Line Support Engineer (£50,000 package)
*Hybrid, 3 days onsite, 2 days remote* *We are unable to sponsor as this is a permanent Full time role* A prestigious company is looking for an IT Security/GRC Manager. This manager will be a hands-on manager in enterprise GRC for applications, Infrastructure, 3rd party security, vendor risk management, and program management. This manager will manage a team of 2-4 individuals. This role will require experience with SOC2 reporting, ISO27001, NIST, technical writing, etc. Responsibilities: Lead the GRC program roadmap, status reporting on initiatives, metrics, and delivery of the program services. Lead in the creation and maintenance of security policies, standards, processes, and guidelines. Evaluate exception requests and make approval recommendations to management. Lead and mature the security awareness and phishing program. This includes roadmap development, plan, coordinate, measure, and evaluate cyber training/education courses, methods, and techniques based on instructional needs. Manage and support the 3rd Party Security Vendor Risk Management program, management of SOC2 reporting and ISO27001 certification, and assessments or security requests from clients. Manage control testing, issues management (findings, remediation plans, and exception requests), risk register and reporting. Analyze and stay current with regulations that impact information security/privacy program. Qualifications Bachelor's degree Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), Certified Information Security Auditor (CISA), Certified Information Security Manager (CISM), or other relevant training and certifications are preferred. Seven (7) + years of direct experience (Information Security/Governance) Four (4) + years of Information Security experience required. Candidates containing hands on technical experience. Four (4) + years of management experience required. Strong knowledge on Security frameworks and technologies such as ISO 27001, NIST, SOC2, SIG are required. Strong knowledge of risk management principles and practices is required. Technical writing experience is required. Business Intelligence/Analytics (Qlik, Tableau, PowerBI) is preferred. Experience with instructional content, educational writing, and technical writing strongly preferred. Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) tool management is preferred. Ability to perform as primary Security Subject Matter Expert (SSME) in a senior or lead capacity. Ability to facilitate and lead project and vendor risk assessments with relative independence and provide guidance on secure design and operation. Demonstrate ability to effectively communicate deeply technical topics at an appropriate level of detail to varied audiences - including IT Subject Matter Experts, senior management and non-technical users Additional skills mapped to Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs) based on NIST SP 800-181. Technologies/Software Strong knowledge of security administration and role-based security controls. Strong knowledge and use of GRC platforms. Strong knowledge of Access/Identity Management technologies. Strong knowledge of BI/Analytics tools. Knowledge of host and network-based anti-malware technologies. Knowledge of authentication technologies and interactions between diverse authentication platforms, both on-site and remote. Knowledge of client and server Firewalling technologies and capabilities. Knowledge of security event management (SIEM), event correlation and analysis technologies. Knowledge of data encryption technologies. Strong knowledge of Intrusion Detection and Intrusion Prevention technical capabilities. Knowledge of web filtering and email SPAM prevention techniques. Knowledge of vulnerability assessment and forensic investigations tools. Knowledge of mobile device security and Mobile Device Management solutions.
01/07/2024
Full time
*Hybrid, 3 days onsite, 2 days remote* *We are unable to sponsor as this is a permanent Full time role* A prestigious company is looking for an IT Security/GRC Manager. This manager will be a hands-on manager in enterprise GRC for applications, Infrastructure, 3rd party security, vendor risk management, and program management. This manager will manage a team of 2-4 individuals. This role will require experience with SOC2 reporting, ISO27001, NIST, technical writing, etc. Responsibilities: Lead the GRC program roadmap, status reporting on initiatives, metrics, and delivery of the program services. Lead in the creation and maintenance of security policies, standards, processes, and guidelines. Evaluate exception requests and make approval recommendations to management. Lead and mature the security awareness and phishing program. This includes roadmap development, plan, coordinate, measure, and evaluate cyber training/education courses, methods, and techniques based on instructional needs. Manage and support the 3rd Party Security Vendor Risk Management program, management of SOC2 reporting and ISO27001 certification, and assessments or security requests from clients. Manage control testing, issues management (findings, remediation plans, and exception requests), risk register and reporting. Analyze and stay current with regulations that impact information security/privacy program. Qualifications Bachelor's degree Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), Certified Information Security Auditor (CISA), Certified Information Security Manager (CISM), or other relevant training and certifications are preferred. Seven (7) + years of direct experience (Information Security/Governance) Four (4) + years of Information Security experience required. Candidates containing hands on technical experience. Four (4) + years of management experience required. Strong knowledge on Security frameworks and technologies such as ISO 27001, NIST, SOC2, SIG are required. Strong knowledge of risk management principles and practices is required. Technical writing experience is required. Business Intelligence/Analytics (Qlik, Tableau, PowerBI) is preferred. Experience with instructional content, educational writing, and technical writing strongly preferred. Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) tool management is preferred. Ability to perform as primary Security Subject Matter Expert (SSME) in a senior or lead capacity. Ability to facilitate and lead project and vendor risk assessments with relative independence and provide guidance on secure design and operation. Demonstrate ability to effectively communicate deeply technical topics at an appropriate level of detail to varied audiences - including IT Subject Matter Experts, senior management and non-technical users Additional skills mapped to Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs) based on NIST SP 800-181. Technologies/Software Strong knowledge of security administration and role-based security controls. Strong knowledge and use of GRC platforms. Strong knowledge of Access/Identity Management technologies. Strong knowledge of BI/Analytics tools. Knowledge of host and network-based anti-malware technologies. Knowledge of authentication technologies and interactions between diverse authentication platforms, both on-site and remote. Knowledge of client and server Firewalling technologies and capabilities. Knowledge of security event management (SIEM), event correlation and analysis technologies. Knowledge of data encryption technologies. Strong knowledge of Intrusion Detection and Intrusion Prevention technical capabilities. Knowledge of web filtering and email SPAM prevention techniques. Knowledge of vulnerability assessment and forensic investigations tools. Knowledge of mobile device security and Mobile Device Management solutions.