Title: Network Modelling Subject Matter Expert (SME) Location: Liverpool OR Glasgow (2 days/week on site) Pay: £55-70k/annum (plus benefits) As a Network Modelling SME, you'll be a key player in our Distribution Network Planning & Connection team, responsible for developing and updating strategies, policies, and plans to optimize the performance of our client's distribution system. Your expertise in power system analysis and network design will be instrumental in identifying and addressing constraints, driving asset modernization, and enabling the integration of cutting-edge technologies. Responsibilities: - Perform power system analysis to support the business planning process and develop strategic network options - Maintain and update the network model, ensuring accurate and rapid production of design studies and quotes - Contribute to the development of the long-term investment plan for the distribution network, including modernization, load-related investment, and innovation - Ensure network plans comply with relevant standards and regulations, such as NETS SQSS, Grid Code, and Distribution Code - Manage network risks to minimize system, economic, safety, and environmental impacts in a cost-efficient manner - Support ongoing activities like forecasting, flexibility tendering, regulatory reporting, and industry work groups - Maintain and enhance power system analysis tools, Python scripts, and automated processes Qualifications and Skills: - Minimum 8+ years of experience in power systems engineering design, with a strong background in power system analysis - Proficiency in using power system analysis software like IPSA and DIgSILENT - Knowledge of network design philosophy, asset management practices, and relevant industry standards - Ability to devise innovative solutions to complex challenges and communicate technical concepts effectively - Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a keen eye for detail - Excellent interpersonal and collaboration skills to work effectively within a team
16/09/2024
Full time
Title: Network Modelling Subject Matter Expert (SME) Location: Liverpool OR Glasgow (2 days/week on site) Pay: £55-70k/annum (plus benefits) As a Network Modelling SME, you'll be a key player in our Distribution Network Planning & Connection team, responsible for developing and updating strategies, policies, and plans to optimize the performance of our client's distribution system. Your expertise in power system analysis and network design will be instrumental in identifying and addressing constraints, driving asset modernization, and enabling the integration of cutting-edge technologies. Responsibilities: - Perform power system analysis to support the business planning process and develop strategic network options - Maintain and update the network model, ensuring accurate and rapid production of design studies and quotes - Contribute to the development of the long-term investment plan for the distribution network, including modernization, load-related investment, and innovation - Ensure network plans comply with relevant standards and regulations, such as NETS SQSS, Grid Code, and Distribution Code - Manage network risks to minimize system, economic, safety, and environmental impacts in a cost-efficient manner - Support ongoing activities like forecasting, flexibility tendering, regulatory reporting, and industry work groups - Maintain and enhance power system analysis tools, Python scripts, and automated processes Qualifications and Skills: - Minimum 8+ years of experience in power systems engineering design, with a strong background in power system analysis - Proficiency in using power system analysis software like IPSA and DIgSILENT - Knowledge of network design philosophy, asset management practices, and relevant industry standards - Ability to devise innovative solutions to complex challenges and communicate technical concepts effectively - Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a keen eye for detail - Excellent interpersonal and collaboration skills to work effectively within a team
Network Engineer/Developer (Linux), ORAN, RIC, xApps This assignment has been deemed OUTSIDE OF IR35. Our client, an established and well know organisation based in central Bristol is looking to hire an experienced network and virtualisation engineer to support a high profile project utilising cutting edge technology. The successful candidate will come from a background as a network engineer progressing in Development, specifically around Linux systems. Essential is knowledge of OpenRan, xApps development, knowledge of RIC and developing Linux Kernel drivers. This is a hands on engineering and development role but will require extensive collaboration with cross-functional teams to design and implement cloud-based solutions, ensuring seamless integration with existing systems and infrastructure. This assignment has been deemed OUTSIDE OF IR35. Service can be provided on a predominantly remote basis - 2 days per month on site minimum. General responsibilities: - Design & implement tools for network equipment management focusing on low-latency and high bandwidth including low-level near Real Time control loops, OpenRAN-style xApps development Design & implement software agents for communication with network equipment Develop and install Linux Kernel drivers and modules Deploy and fine-tune multi-path protocols such as MultiPath-TCP Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues related to network optimization and wireless technology integration. Knowledge of networking fundamentals, including TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, VPN, and routing protocols. Desirable skills include: - Network/telecom engineering, with experience in 4G/5G. General understanding of virtualised network infrastructure and edge computing Experience in automation and programming. Hands-on experience with containerization technologies, including Docker and/or Kubernetes, for deploying and managing containerized applications. Basic understanding of AI and ML workloads.
16/09/2024
Project-based
Network Engineer/Developer (Linux), ORAN, RIC, xApps This assignment has been deemed OUTSIDE OF IR35. Our client, an established and well know organisation based in central Bristol is looking to hire an experienced network and virtualisation engineer to support a high profile project utilising cutting edge technology. The successful candidate will come from a background as a network engineer progressing in Development, specifically around Linux systems. Essential is knowledge of OpenRan, xApps development, knowledge of RIC and developing Linux Kernel drivers. This is a hands on engineering and development role but will require extensive collaboration with cross-functional teams to design and implement cloud-based solutions, ensuring seamless integration with existing systems and infrastructure. This assignment has been deemed OUTSIDE OF IR35. Service can be provided on a predominantly remote basis - 2 days per month on site minimum. General responsibilities: - Design & implement tools for network equipment management focusing on low-latency and high bandwidth including low-level near Real Time control loops, OpenRAN-style xApps development Design & implement software agents for communication with network equipment Develop and install Linux Kernel drivers and modules Deploy and fine-tune multi-path protocols such as MultiPath-TCP Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues related to network optimization and wireless technology integration. Knowledge of networking fundamentals, including TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, VPN, and routing protocols. Desirable skills include: - Network/telecom engineering, with experience in 4G/5G. General understanding of virtualised network infrastructure and edge computing Experience in automation and programming. Hands-on experience with containerization technologies, including Docker and/or Kubernetes, for deploying and managing containerized applications. Basic understanding of AI and ML workloads.
VMware NSX Engineer - 3 month rolling contract Our client is looking to onboard 3 VMware NSX Engineers to join a growing project and BAU function due to heavy predicted project demand over the next 6-12 months. The roles will be fully remote and require someone to either have technical experience in NSX-T and a Cisco Networking background or a core VMware background with technical NSX-T experience. In terms of top skills, please see below; Top skills; Experience in enterprise Cisco Network environments orVMware environments Hands-on expertise with VMware NSX, ideally NSX-T but NSX-Valso acceptable Understanding of Firewalls Prior experience with Change control processes These roles will be fully remote on an initial 3 month rolling contract with further project demand well into 2025. Please apply within to learn more! This will be INSIDE IR35 for reference. Location Edinburgh, UK Trading as TEKsystems. Allegis Group Limited, Bracknell, RG12 1RT, United Kingdom. No Allegis Group Limited operates as an Employment Business and Employment Agency as set out in the Conduct of Employment Agencies and Employment Businesses Regulations 2003. TEKsystems is a company within the Allegis Group network of companies (collectively referred to as "Allegis Group"). Aerotek, Aston Carter, EASi, Talentis Solutions, TEKsystems, Stamford Consultants and The Stamford Group are Allegis Group brands. If you apply, your personal data will be processed as described in the Allegis Group Online Privacy Notice available at our website. To access our Online Privacy Notice, which explains what information we may collect, use, share, and store about you, and describes your rights and choices about this, please go our website. We are part of a global network of companies and as a result, the personal data you provide will be shared within Allegis Group and transferred and processed outside the UK, Switzerland and European Economic Area subject to the protections described in the Allegis Group Online Privacy Notice. We store personal data in the UK, EEA, Switzerland and the USA. If you would like to exercise your privacy rights, please visit the "Contacting Us" section of our Online Privacy Notice on our website for details on how to contact us. To protect your privacy and security, we may take steps to verify your identity, such as a password and user ID if there is an account associated with your request, or identifying information such as your address or date of birth, before proceeding with your request. commitments under the UK Data Protection Act, EU-U.S. Privacy Shield or the Swiss-U.S. Privacy Shield.
16/09/2024
Project-based
VMware NSX Engineer - 3 month rolling contract Our client is looking to onboard 3 VMware NSX Engineers to join a growing project and BAU function due to heavy predicted project demand over the next 6-12 months. The roles will be fully remote and require someone to either have technical experience in NSX-T and a Cisco Networking background or a core VMware background with technical NSX-T experience. In terms of top skills, please see below; Top skills; Experience in enterprise Cisco Network environments orVMware environments Hands-on expertise with VMware NSX, ideally NSX-T but NSX-Valso acceptable Understanding of Firewalls Prior experience with Change control processes These roles will be fully remote on an initial 3 month rolling contract with further project demand well into 2025. Please apply within to learn more! This will be INSIDE IR35 for reference. Location Edinburgh, UK Trading as TEKsystems. Allegis Group Limited, Bracknell, RG12 1RT, United Kingdom. No Allegis Group Limited operates as an Employment Business and Employment Agency as set out in the Conduct of Employment Agencies and Employment Businesses Regulations 2003. TEKsystems is a company within the Allegis Group network of companies (collectively referred to as "Allegis Group"). Aerotek, Aston Carter, EASi, Talentis Solutions, TEKsystems, Stamford Consultants and The Stamford Group are Allegis Group brands. If you apply, your personal data will be processed as described in the Allegis Group Online Privacy Notice available at our website. To access our Online Privacy Notice, which explains what information we may collect, use, share, and store about you, and describes your rights and choices about this, please go our website. We are part of a global network of companies and as a result, the personal data you provide will be shared within Allegis Group and transferred and processed outside the UK, Switzerland and European Economic Area subject to the protections described in the Allegis Group Online Privacy Notice. We store personal data in the UK, EEA, Switzerland and the USA. If you would like to exercise your privacy rights, please visit the "Contacting Us" section of our Online Privacy Notice on our website for details on how to contact us. To protect your privacy and security, we may take steps to verify your identity, such as a password and user ID if there is an account associated with your request, or identifying information such as your address or date of birth, before proceeding with your request. commitments under the UK Data Protection Act, EU-U.S. Privacy Shield or the Swiss-U.S. Privacy Shield.
Job Title: Infrastructure Engineer Job Description Design and deliver enterprise-grade voice solutions to improve business efficiency and profitability. Develop and automate communication services to enhance productivity. Provide support for Front Office communication systems, including IP phones, Dealerboards, recorded mobile, and voice recording. Act as the primary contact for all communications-related compliance work, ensuring regulated user communications are correctly captured, archived, and sent to the compliance monitoring platform. Ensure start-of-day voice checks are completed or automated to verify the functionality of all communication systems. Support the life cycle of operating systems, including the continuous review and delivery of vendor security patches and bug fixes. Perform system patching and identify areas for process improvement and automation. Identify and remediate obsolescence within your domain. Address common issues at the source. Regularly upgrade and maintain selected services used across the business. Work collaboratively within the team, sharing responsibility for tasks related to both BAU (Business As Usual) and project work. Design and document solutions, delegating maintenance and support responsibilities to other technology teams. Balance BAU and project work, ideally aiming for a 40%/60% split. Uphold the firm's code of conduct and corporate principles. Provide support and assistance to other technology support teams, including BAU support and the handover of new technologies. Conduct knowledge-sharing workshops to ensure skill distribution within the team, minimising business risk due to staff availability. Cisco call manager (CUCM) CISCO voicemail Expressway Jabber BT IP TRADE Redbox voicecorders Mobiles Essential Skills Enterprise-grade voice solution design Communication service development and automation Front Office communication system support Compliance work related to communications Start-of-day voice check procedures Operating system life cycle support System patching and process improvement Obsolescence identification and remediation Common issue resolution Service upgrade and maintenance Team collaboration Solution design and documentation BAU and project work management Adherence to code of conduct and corporate principles Technology support team collaboration Knowledge-sharing and skill distribution Personal Attributes Team player Detail-oriented Strong communicator Proactive problem-solver Reliable Adaptable Working Environment Collaborative team environment focused on both BAU and project work, with opportunities for skill development and process improvement. Job Type This is a permanent position. Work Site Hybrid, 3 days onsite Location London, UK Rate/Salary .00 GBP Yearly Trading as TEKsystems. Allegis Group Limited, Bracknell, RG12 1RT, United Kingdom. No Allegis Group Limited operates as an Employment Business and Employment Agency as set out in the Conduct of Employment Agencies and Employment Businesses Regulations 2003. TEKsystems is a company within the Allegis Group network of companies (collectively referred to as "Allegis Group"). Aerotek, Aston Carter, EASi, Talentis Solutions, TEKsystems, Stamford Consultants and The Stamford Group are Allegis Group brands. If you apply, your personal data will be processed as described in the Allegis Group Online Privacy Notice available at our website. To access our Online Privacy Notice, which explains what information we may collect, use, share, and store about you, and describes your rights and choices about this, please go our website. We are part of a global network of companies and as a result, the personal data you provide will be shared within Allegis Group and transferred and processed outside the UK, Switzerland and European Economic Area subject to the protections described in the Allegis Group Online Privacy Notice. We store personal data in the UK, EEA, Switzerland and the USA. If you would like to exercise your privacy rights, please visit the "Contacting Us" section of our Online Privacy Notice on our website for details on how to contact us. To protect your privacy and security, we may take steps to verify your identity, such as a password and user ID if there is an account associated with your request, or identifying information such as your address or date of birth, before proceeding with your request. commitments under the UK Data Protection Act, EU-U.S. Privacy Shield or the Swiss-U.S. Privacy Shield.
16/09/2024
Full time
Job Title: Infrastructure Engineer Job Description Design and deliver enterprise-grade voice solutions to improve business efficiency and profitability. Develop and automate communication services to enhance productivity. Provide support for Front Office communication systems, including IP phones, Dealerboards, recorded mobile, and voice recording. Act as the primary contact for all communications-related compliance work, ensuring regulated user communications are correctly captured, archived, and sent to the compliance monitoring platform. Ensure start-of-day voice checks are completed or automated to verify the functionality of all communication systems. Support the life cycle of operating systems, including the continuous review and delivery of vendor security patches and bug fixes. Perform system patching and identify areas for process improvement and automation. Identify and remediate obsolescence within your domain. Address common issues at the source. Regularly upgrade and maintain selected services used across the business. Work collaboratively within the team, sharing responsibility for tasks related to both BAU (Business As Usual) and project work. Design and document solutions, delegating maintenance and support responsibilities to other technology teams. Balance BAU and project work, ideally aiming for a 40%/60% split. Uphold the firm's code of conduct and corporate principles. Provide support and assistance to other technology support teams, including BAU support and the handover of new technologies. Conduct knowledge-sharing workshops to ensure skill distribution within the team, minimising business risk due to staff availability. Cisco call manager (CUCM) CISCO voicemail Expressway Jabber BT IP TRADE Redbox voicecorders Mobiles Essential Skills Enterprise-grade voice solution design Communication service development and automation Front Office communication system support Compliance work related to communications Start-of-day voice check procedures Operating system life cycle support System patching and process improvement Obsolescence identification and remediation Common issue resolution Service upgrade and maintenance Team collaboration Solution design and documentation BAU and project work management Adherence to code of conduct and corporate principles Technology support team collaboration Knowledge-sharing and skill distribution Personal Attributes Team player Detail-oriented Strong communicator Proactive problem-solver Reliable Adaptable Working Environment Collaborative team environment focused on both BAU and project work, with opportunities for skill development and process improvement. Job Type This is a permanent position. Work Site Hybrid, 3 days onsite Location London, UK Rate/Salary .00 GBP Yearly Trading as TEKsystems. Allegis Group Limited, Bracknell, RG12 1RT, United Kingdom. No Allegis Group Limited operates as an Employment Business and Employment Agency as set out in the Conduct of Employment Agencies and Employment Businesses Regulations 2003. TEKsystems is a company within the Allegis Group network of companies (collectively referred to as "Allegis Group"). Aerotek, Aston Carter, EASi, Talentis Solutions, TEKsystems, Stamford Consultants and The Stamford Group are Allegis Group brands. If you apply, your personal data will be processed as described in the Allegis Group Online Privacy Notice available at our website. To access our Online Privacy Notice, which explains what information we may collect, use, share, and store about you, and describes your rights and choices about this, please go our website. We are part of a global network of companies and as a result, the personal data you provide will be shared within Allegis Group and transferred and processed outside the UK, Switzerland and European Economic Area subject to the protections described in the Allegis Group Online Privacy Notice. We store personal data in the UK, EEA, Switzerland and the USA. If you would like to exercise your privacy rights, please visit the "Contacting Us" section of our Online Privacy Notice on our website for details on how to contact us. To protect your privacy and security, we may take steps to verify your identity, such as a password and user ID if there is an account associated with your request, or identifying information such as your address or date of birth, before proceeding with your request. commitments under the UK Data Protection Act, EU-U.S. Privacy Shield or the Swiss-U.S. Privacy Shield.
Senior Cyber Security Architect Salary upto £80,000 Description: Since our establishment in 1990, Methods has partnered with a range of central government departments and agencies to transform the way the public sector operates in the UK. Our mission is to improve and safeguard public-facing services. We apply digital thinking to ensure the future of our public services is centred around our citizens. Our human touch sets us apart from other consultancies, system integrators and software houses - we have a customer-centric value system whereby we focus on delivering what is right for our clients. We passionately support our clients in the success of their projects while working collaboratively to share skill sets and solve problems. At Methods we have fun while working hard; we are not afraid of making mistakes and learning from them. Methods are experts in delivering secure, resilient cyber and information services - keeping systems and data safe. We help reduce risk and vulnerabilities from cyber-attacks by developing a security road-map tailored to your unique needs. We help organisations improve processes such as threat management by building an identity management programme, and establishing prevention, detection and response capabilities to cyber-attacks. Requirements Ability to research, articulate, pitch complex and innovative security advice, at both business and technical levels, for new or existing problems, with the objective to justify and communicate decisions directly to key customer stakeholders including senior management. Able to understand and comprehend the impact of decisions, balancing requirements and deciding between approaches Develop vision, principles and strategy for security for multiple projects or technologies; working in a particular field as subject matter expert, to support a team in delivering engagements at scale, which may require subtle security needs and requirements, contributing to development of information security policy, standards, procedures and guidelines. Effective business acumen and an understanding of the cyber security challenges faced by client, with the objective to develop our cyber assurance practice, by supporting business development and practice management. Experience of identifying and applying security risk and familiarity with common control frameworks, with the ability investigating major breaches of security and recommending appropriate control improvements. Maintaining awareness of key business and industry trends and understanding how they impact responses to cyber risk, with the contribution of the development of our team through training and coaching. Managing, delivering, leading cyber security and cyber risk assignments, with the management of portfolio of clients, across a variety of sectors and locations, including producing documentation, presentation, reports, recommendations and quality assuring, for the work produced by team members and being the point of escalation for lower grade roles. Providing our clients with trusted advice, rooted in a pragmatic and agnostic understanding of their business situation and objectives, to help them navigate complex, risk-driven cyber decisions. Working as a subject matter expert in your particular field, owning and delivering initiatives to embed quality through learning and other activity, working seamlessly and collaboratively with colleagues and clients from other service lines, supporting a team or colleagues to deliver engagements at scale, with the appropriate reach and influence across the teams and communities. Managing diverse teams within an inclusive team culture where people are recognised and encouraged for their contribution. Essential Skills and Experience: An experienced consultant with a background in Cyber Security Minimum 5-7 years of experience in Information Security related positions Minimum 3-5 years of experience in security architecture Cyber Security Certification eg ISC2 CISSP, ISC2 CCSP, ISACA CISM or similar Certification in AWS or Azure for Architecture and Security or similar IASME/Cyber Essentials Plus Certified Expert knowledge of secure network architecture and technical design Experience in creating secure architecture in either AWS and/or Azure Experience providing expert strategy, risk and technical advice, guidance and support on cyber security, both in business-as-usual and for live and planned projects within our clients' business. Expected to be the point of escalation for architects in lower grade roles and lead technical design of systems and services Broad range of cyber and information security skills, knowledge and experience such as security threats and vulnerabilities that impact/and/or emanate from system hardware, software and other infrastructure components, and relevant strategies, controls and activities to prevent, mitigate, detect and resolve security incidents affecting system hardware, software and other infrastructure components. Experience in gap analysis for specific domains, identify gaps in existing capabilities, service maturity. Identify missing cybersecurity and cyber-resiliency capabilities in alignment with changing business needs, threat land scape and technical requirements to increase the quality of the selected solutions also including topics such as products' convergence over time and products decommissioning. Expert knowledge of identifying, developing and communicating threat modelling and understanding the impact of decisions, balancing requirements and deciding between approaches Research and apply innovative security architecture solutions to new or existing problems and be able to justify and communicate subtle design decisions Able to develop vision, principles and strategy for security architects for projects or technologies Demonstrably experienced in working as an effective member of a multi-disciplinary team and reach & influence a wide range of people across larger teams and communities. Excellent stakeholder management, presentation and communication skills, with the ability to interact with senior stakeholders across department and clients Pro-active approach to personal and professional development. Work closely with your peers in the security architecture group, service and solution architects, engineers, project teams. Must hold, or be able to hold, an HMG Security Check (SC) clearance. Ability to apply standards, practices, codes and assessment of certification programmes relevant to the IT industry and the specific organisation or business domain. Experience in writing and creating Cyber Security documents ie Risk Assessments, ESRM, DPIA etc and produce particular patterns and support quality assurance Knowledge of the IT/IS infrastructure (eg databases and LANs) and the IT applications and service processes used within own organisation, including those associated with sustainability and efficiency. Ability to use any tool or system which provides security access control (eg Active Directory) Showing proficiency in the principles and application of cloud/virtualisation (including ownership responsibilities and security implications) and be able to use tools and systems to manage virtualised environments eg Server/desktop virtualisation and SDDC (Software Defined Data Centre). Benefits Holiday: 25 days a year, plus bank holidays, with the option to buy 5 extra days each year Pension: 4% employer contribution and 5% employee contribution Discretionary bonus: based on company and individual performance Life assurance: 4 times base salary Private medical insurance: non-contributory (spouse and dependants included) Worldwide travel insurance: non-contributory (spouse and dependants included) Enhanced maternity and paternity leave after 18 months service Wellness: 24/7 confidential employee assistance programme, including counselling Social: Parties and social events, and commitment to charitable causes Professional development: access to LinkedIn Learning, and discretionary training budget Travel: season ticket loan, cycle to work scheme Development access to LinkedIn Learning, a management development programme and training Wellness 24/7 Confidential employee assistance programme
16/09/2024
Full time
Senior Cyber Security Architect Salary upto £80,000 Description: Since our establishment in 1990, Methods has partnered with a range of central government departments and agencies to transform the way the public sector operates in the UK. Our mission is to improve and safeguard public-facing services. We apply digital thinking to ensure the future of our public services is centred around our citizens. Our human touch sets us apart from other consultancies, system integrators and software houses - we have a customer-centric value system whereby we focus on delivering what is right for our clients. We passionately support our clients in the success of their projects while working collaboratively to share skill sets and solve problems. At Methods we have fun while working hard; we are not afraid of making mistakes and learning from them. Methods are experts in delivering secure, resilient cyber and information services - keeping systems and data safe. We help reduce risk and vulnerabilities from cyber-attacks by developing a security road-map tailored to your unique needs. We help organisations improve processes such as threat management by building an identity management programme, and establishing prevention, detection and response capabilities to cyber-attacks. Requirements Ability to research, articulate, pitch complex and innovative security advice, at both business and technical levels, for new or existing problems, with the objective to justify and communicate decisions directly to key customer stakeholders including senior management. Able to understand and comprehend the impact of decisions, balancing requirements and deciding between approaches Develop vision, principles and strategy for security for multiple projects or technologies; working in a particular field as subject matter expert, to support a team in delivering engagements at scale, which may require subtle security needs and requirements, contributing to development of information security policy, standards, procedures and guidelines. Effective business acumen and an understanding of the cyber security challenges faced by client, with the objective to develop our cyber assurance practice, by supporting business development and practice management. Experience of identifying and applying security risk and familiarity with common control frameworks, with the ability investigating major breaches of security and recommending appropriate control improvements. Maintaining awareness of key business and industry trends and understanding how they impact responses to cyber risk, with the contribution of the development of our team through training and coaching. Managing, delivering, leading cyber security and cyber risk assignments, with the management of portfolio of clients, across a variety of sectors and locations, including producing documentation, presentation, reports, recommendations and quality assuring, for the work produced by team members and being the point of escalation for lower grade roles. Providing our clients with trusted advice, rooted in a pragmatic and agnostic understanding of their business situation and objectives, to help them navigate complex, risk-driven cyber decisions. Working as a subject matter expert in your particular field, owning and delivering initiatives to embed quality through learning and other activity, working seamlessly and collaboratively with colleagues and clients from other service lines, supporting a team or colleagues to deliver engagements at scale, with the appropriate reach and influence across the teams and communities. Managing diverse teams within an inclusive team culture where people are recognised and encouraged for their contribution. Essential Skills and Experience: An experienced consultant with a background in Cyber Security Minimum 5-7 years of experience in Information Security related positions Minimum 3-5 years of experience in security architecture Cyber Security Certification eg ISC2 CISSP, ISC2 CCSP, ISACA CISM or similar Certification in AWS or Azure for Architecture and Security or similar IASME/Cyber Essentials Plus Certified Expert knowledge of secure network architecture and technical design Experience in creating secure architecture in either AWS and/or Azure Experience providing expert strategy, risk and technical advice, guidance and support on cyber security, both in business-as-usual and for live and planned projects within our clients' business. Expected to be the point of escalation for architects in lower grade roles and lead technical design of systems and services Broad range of cyber and information security skills, knowledge and experience such as security threats and vulnerabilities that impact/and/or emanate from system hardware, software and other infrastructure components, and relevant strategies, controls and activities to prevent, mitigate, detect and resolve security incidents affecting system hardware, software and other infrastructure components. Experience in gap analysis for specific domains, identify gaps in existing capabilities, service maturity. Identify missing cybersecurity and cyber-resiliency capabilities in alignment with changing business needs, threat land scape and technical requirements to increase the quality of the selected solutions also including topics such as products' convergence over time and products decommissioning. Expert knowledge of identifying, developing and communicating threat modelling and understanding the impact of decisions, balancing requirements and deciding between approaches Research and apply innovative security architecture solutions to new or existing problems and be able to justify and communicate subtle design decisions Able to develop vision, principles and strategy for security architects for projects or technologies Demonstrably experienced in working as an effective member of a multi-disciplinary team and reach & influence a wide range of people across larger teams and communities. Excellent stakeholder management, presentation and communication skills, with the ability to interact with senior stakeholders across department and clients Pro-active approach to personal and professional development. Work closely with your peers in the security architecture group, service and solution architects, engineers, project teams. Must hold, or be able to hold, an HMG Security Check (SC) clearance. Ability to apply standards, practices, codes and assessment of certification programmes relevant to the IT industry and the specific organisation or business domain. Experience in writing and creating Cyber Security documents ie Risk Assessments, ESRM, DPIA etc and produce particular patterns and support quality assurance Knowledge of the IT/IS infrastructure (eg databases and LANs) and the IT applications and service processes used within own organisation, including those associated with sustainability and efficiency. Ability to use any tool or system which provides security access control (eg Active Directory) Showing proficiency in the principles and application of cloud/virtualisation (including ownership responsibilities and security implications) and be able to use tools and systems to manage virtualised environments eg Server/desktop virtualisation and SDDC (Software Defined Data Centre). Benefits Holiday: 25 days a year, plus bank holidays, with the option to buy 5 extra days each year Pension: 4% employer contribution and 5% employee contribution Discretionary bonus: based on company and individual performance Life assurance: 4 times base salary Private medical insurance: non-contributory (spouse and dependants included) Worldwide travel insurance: non-contributory (spouse and dependants included) Enhanced maternity and paternity leave after 18 months service Wellness: 24/7 confidential employee assistance programme, including counselling Social: Parties and social events, and commitment to charitable causes Professional development: access to LinkedIn Learning, and discretionary training budget Travel: season ticket loan, cycle to work scheme Development access to LinkedIn Learning, a management development programme and training Wellness 24/7 Confidential employee assistance programme
IT Support Engineer - Banbury - £24,000 to £31,000 Growing Banbury company are looking to add an IT Support Engineer to their team. The remit of the role will see you be responsible for providing technical support across the organization. Moreover you will ensure that all IT related systems and infrastructure are operating efficiently and assist in resolving any technical issues that may arise. As a business focused on training you will also be put on a training programme offering accreditation in CompTIA. Key Responsibilities: Provide first and second-line support to internal teams and external clients via phone, email, and in-person. Diagnose and troubleshoot hardware, software, and network issues. Install, configure, and maintain computer hardware, software, systems, networks, printers, and scanners. Manage user accounts and permissions on various platforms (Active Directory, Office 365, etc.). Monitor and maintain IT infrastructure, including Servers, networks, and security systems. Ensure timely resolution of issues and escalate complex problems to higher-level support when necessary. Document and maintain accurate records of support requests, resolutions, and system configurations. Assist in the implementation of new technology projects and IT infrastructure improvements. Provide training and guidance to end-users on IT best practices and tools. Stay up-to-date with the latest technology trends and advancements to ensure the organization remains at the forefront of technology. Qualifications and Skills: Proven experience as an IT Support Engineer, Technical Support Engineer, or similar role. Knowledge of Windows operating systems. Experience with network administration and troubleshooting (TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP). Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) and virtualization technologies a plus. Proficient in supporting Microsoft Office 365 and related applications. Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail. Strong communication skills with the ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical users. Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment. Relevant certifications (eg, CompTIA A+, Microsoft Certified Professional) are a plus. For more information on this Banbury based role please contact (see below) IT Support Engineer - Banbury - £24,000 to £31,000
16/09/2024
Full time
IT Support Engineer - Banbury - £24,000 to £31,000 Growing Banbury company are looking to add an IT Support Engineer to their team. The remit of the role will see you be responsible for providing technical support across the organization. Moreover you will ensure that all IT related systems and infrastructure are operating efficiently and assist in resolving any technical issues that may arise. As a business focused on training you will also be put on a training programme offering accreditation in CompTIA. Key Responsibilities: Provide first and second-line support to internal teams and external clients via phone, email, and in-person. Diagnose and troubleshoot hardware, software, and network issues. Install, configure, and maintain computer hardware, software, systems, networks, printers, and scanners. Manage user accounts and permissions on various platforms (Active Directory, Office 365, etc.). Monitor and maintain IT infrastructure, including Servers, networks, and security systems. Ensure timely resolution of issues and escalate complex problems to higher-level support when necessary. Document and maintain accurate records of support requests, resolutions, and system configurations. Assist in the implementation of new technology projects and IT infrastructure improvements. Provide training and guidance to end-users on IT best practices and tools. Stay up-to-date with the latest technology trends and advancements to ensure the organization remains at the forefront of technology. Qualifications and Skills: Proven experience as an IT Support Engineer, Technical Support Engineer, or similar role. Knowledge of Windows operating systems. Experience with network administration and troubleshooting (TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP). Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) and virtualization technologies a plus. Proficient in supporting Microsoft Office 365 and related applications. Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail. Strong communication skills with the ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical users. Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment. Relevant certifications (eg, CompTIA A+, Microsoft Certified Professional) are a plus. For more information on this Banbury based role please contact (see below) IT Support Engineer - Banbury - £24,000 to £31,000
Salary: Up to £55,000 per annum dependent on experience Location: Onsite in Corsham DV Clearance Required for this role I am looking for a skilled Wintel Engineer that can provide maintenance and support on a small Windows based Live System. You will be sponsored through DV+ for this role, but active DV is required to start. Essential skills 3rd Line Support experience PKI Understanding of Networks DV clearance If you are interested in discussing this Wintel Engineer role further, please send your updated CV to (see below) CBSbutler is acting as an employment agency for this role.
16/09/2024
Full time
Salary: Up to £55,000 per annum dependent on experience Location: Onsite in Corsham DV Clearance Required for this role I am looking for a skilled Wintel Engineer that can provide maintenance and support on a small Windows based Live System. You will be sponsored through DV+ for this role, but active DV is required to start. Essential skills 3rd Line Support experience PKI Understanding of Networks DV clearance If you are interested in discussing this Wintel Engineer role further, please send your updated CV to (see below) CBSbutler is acting as an employment agency for this role.
My client is looking for an experienced IT Infrastructure engineer to oversee and manager the day-to-day operation of their IT infrastructure. The role requires strong technical knowledge, collaboration with third-party support providers, and the ability to drive continuous improvements to our systems. You will be integral in maintaining the security, performance, and availability of the infrastructure, ensuring it meets the needs of the business. Key Responsibilities : Infrastructure Management : Oversee and support the daily operations of the organisation's IT infrastructure, working with external IT service partners. Monitor system performance to ensure efficient service delivery and coordinate system upgrades in line with change management processes. IT Service & Support : Provide second and third-line support to internal teams and external IT service partners, resolving issues effectively. Manage user access to infrastructure and applications in line with company policies. Vendor and Supplier Management : Collaborate with third-party vendors to ensure project deadlines and deliverables are met. Provide support to IT service desks and escalate issues to external experts when necessary. Information Security : Maintain and deliver Cyber Essentials certification. Monitor the organisation's M365 security score, implement improvements, and manage configuration and policies in Microsoft Intune. Oversee endpoint vulnerability management, Firewall settings, antivirus deployments, and email security. Cloud Services : Ensure that all third-party cloud services are aligned with the company's security policies and risk management frameworks. Project Management : Report on project progress, including milestone achievements and budget considerations. Lead IT infrastructure projects in line with the overall technology strategy. Software Management : Maintain and develop SharePoint environments, manage SSO integrations, and oversee the group's telephony and mobile infrastructure, ensuring that policies are consistently applied across all devices. Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery : Ensure that data backup solutions are in place, regularly tested, and fully operational. Lead disaster recovery testing efforts and contribute to business continuity planning. Ideal Candidate Profile : Qualifications such as MCSE, MCP, or CCNA, and ideally a degree or equivalent in IT. Experience delivering proactive IT support, particularly in Office 365 and Azure environments. Familiarity with regulated environments or frameworks such as ITIL or Cyber Essentials. Hands-on experience with Active Directory (O365 environment), Microsoft Intune, Defender, LAN/WAN, Firewalls, routing, and email/web security systems. Working knowledge of Cisco or Meraki networking equipment. Experience managing structured service environments, including incident, change, and problem management with SLA commitments. Personal Skills : Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to translate complex technical issues into accessible language. Self-motivated and driven to achieve high standards, with the ability to work autonomously. Strong team player, able to work collaboratively to achieve shared goals. Methodical approach to technical tasks, with a focus on effective implementation.
16/09/2024
Full time
My client is looking for an experienced IT Infrastructure engineer to oversee and manager the day-to-day operation of their IT infrastructure. The role requires strong technical knowledge, collaboration with third-party support providers, and the ability to drive continuous improvements to our systems. You will be integral in maintaining the security, performance, and availability of the infrastructure, ensuring it meets the needs of the business. Key Responsibilities : Infrastructure Management : Oversee and support the daily operations of the organisation's IT infrastructure, working with external IT service partners. Monitor system performance to ensure efficient service delivery and coordinate system upgrades in line with change management processes. IT Service & Support : Provide second and third-line support to internal teams and external IT service partners, resolving issues effectively. Manage user access to infrastructure and applications in line with company policies. Vendor and Supplier Management : Collaborate with third-party vendors to ensure project deadlines and deliverables are met. Provide support to IT service desks and escalate issues to external experts when necessary. Information Security : Maintain and deliver Cyber Essentials certification. Monitor the organisation's M365 security score, implement improvements, and manage configuration and policies in Microsoft Intune. Oversee endpoint vulnerability management, Firewall settings, antivirus deployments, and email security. Cloud Services : Ensure that all third-party cloud services are aligned with the company's security policies and risk management frameworks. Project Management : Report on project progress, including milestone achievements and budget considerations. Lead IT infrastructure projects in line with the overall technology strategy. Software Management : Maintain and develop SharePoint environments, manage SSO integrations, and oversee the group's telephony and mobile infrastructure, ensuring that policies are consistently applied across all devices. Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery : Ensure that data backup solutions are in place, regularly tested, and fully operational. Lead disaster recovery testing efforts and contribute to business continuity planning. Ideal Candidate Profile : Qualifications such as MCSE, MCP, or CCNA, and ideally a degree or equivalent in IT. Experience delivering proactive IT support, particularly in Office 365 and Azure environments. Familiarity with regulated environments or frameworks such as ITIL or Cyber Essentials. Hands-on experience with Active Directory (O365 environment), Microsoft Intune, Defender, LAN/WAN, Firewalls, routing, and email/web security systems. Working knowledge of Cisco or Meraki networking equipment. Experience managing structured service environments, including incident, change, and problem management with SLA commitments. Personal Skills : Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to translate complex technical issues into accessible language. Self-motivated and driven to achieve high standards, with the ability to work autonomously. Strong team player, able to work collaboratively to achieve shared goals. Methodical approach to technical tasks, with a focus on effective implementation.
Test Engineer - Amplifiers Location: Bristol, UK (Hybrid) Salary: £45,000 - £65,000 DOE Summary Lynx Recruitment is working with an electronics client in Bristol to recruit a skilled Test Engineer with amplifier experience to join the team. The successful candidate will be responsible for developing and implementing test procedures for cutting-edge microwave amplifier systems, ensuring product quality and performance. Key Responsibilities: Design, develop, and implement test procedures for microwave amplifier systems Set up and maintain test equipment and environments for amplifier testing Conduct thorough testing of amplifier prototypes and production units Analyse test results and provide detailed reports to the design and production teams Troubleshoot and diagnose issues in amplifier performance Collaborate with RF design engineers to improve product quality and reliability Develop and maintain test automation scripts to increase efficiency Required Qualifications: Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Physics, or a related field (or relevant experience) Minimum of 3 years of experience in testing RF/microwave systems, with a focus on amplifiers Strong understanding of RF theory and microwave circuits Proficiency in using test equipment such as spectrum analysers, network analysers, and power meters Experience with automated test equipment (ATE) and test software development Familiarity with industry standards relevant to RF testing (eg, MIL-STD, IEC) Strong analytical and problem-solving skills Excellent attention to detail and ability to maintain accurate documentation The company offers a competitive salary range of £45,000 - £65,000, depending on experience, and a hybrid work model that balances in-office collaboration with remote work flexibility, alongside an impressive benefits package. If you'd like the opportunity to work on ground-breaking projects and advance your career in a dynamic, innovative environment, please apply now!
16/09/2024
Full time
Test Engineer - Amplifiers Location: Bristol, UK (Hybrid) Salary: £45,000 - £65,000 DOE Summary Lynx Recruitment is working with an electronics client in Bristol to recruit a skilled Test Engineer with amplifier experience to join the team. The successful candidate will be responsible for developing and implementing test procedures for cutting-edge microwave amplifier systems, ensuring product quality and performance. Key Responsibilities: Design, develop, and implement test procedures for microwave amplifier systems Set up and maintain test equipment and environments for amplifier testing Conduct thorough testing of amplifier prototypes and production units Analyse test results and provide detailed reports to the design and production teams Troubleshoot and diagnose issues in amplifier performance Collaborate with RF design engineers to improve product quality and reliability Develop and maintain test automation scripts to increase efficiency Required Qualifications: Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Physics, or a related field (or relevant experience) Minimum of 3 years of experience in testing RF/microwave systems, with a focus on amplifiers Strong understanding of RF theory and microwave circuits Proficiency in using test equipment such as spectrum analysers, network analysers, and power meters Experience with automated test equipment (ATE) and test software development Familiarity with industry standards relevant to RF testing (eg, MIL-STD, IEC) Strong analytical and problem-solving skills Excellent attention to detail and ability to maintain accurate documentation The company offers a competitive salary range of £45,000 - £65,000, depending on experience, and a hybrid work model that balances in-office collaboration with remote work flexibility, alongside an impressive benefits package. If you'd like the opportunity to work on ground-breaking projects and advance your career in a dynamic, innovative environment, please apply now!
What's the opportunity? (Role) We are currently seeking an ambitious, self-motivated and enthusiastic individual to join our ever-growing Master Systems Integrator workforce as a Smart Building BMS Engineer. Benefits of joining us in the Smart Building BMS Engineer Role We pride ourselves on exceptional and motivated people, and you will be joining a professional, warm, welcoming and enthusiastic team The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work with a broad and diverse range of technologies Hybrid Working Options Pension Scheme Income Protection and Death in Service scheme Membership of Employee Assistance Programme Excellent opportunity to advance your career and progress within the Group Competitive salary based on experience and qualifications What will you be doing? (Responsibilities) Working as part of a highly technical team, you will be responsible for developing and programming formats and protocols such as Modbus, MQTT, BACnet and JSON through Tridium Niagara 4 Middleware. You will report to the MSI Director. Work with the team to supply input and feedback on all technical aspects of the MSI Service Self-documentation of all technical development work Integration with third-party API systems Ensure project milestones, programmes and targets are met Full compliance with company and customer security and safety systems What do you need? (Requirements) BMS experience essential Tridium N4 experience essential Niagara 4 certification Good understanding of networking principles Experience working in AWS, GCP, Azure and migration of data from building outputs to data lake an advantage Previous experience working with a Master Systems Integrator is an advantage Experience with secure MQTT Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills Strong interpersonal skills and an ability to deal with both internal and external customers Training for the right candidate shall be offered Demonstrate an understanding/an ability to adopt the principles of: - BrickSchema - Project Haystack - Google Digital Buildings
16/09/2024
Full time
What's the opportunity? (Role) We are currently seeking an ambitious, self-motivated and enthusiastic individual to join our ever-growing Master Systems Integrator workforce as a Smart Building BMS Engineer. Benefits of joining us in the Smart Building BMS Engineer Role We pride ourselves on exceptional and motivated people, and you will be joining a professional, warm, welcoming and enthusiastic team The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work with a broad and diverse range of technologies Hybrid Working Options Pension Scheme Income Protection and Death in Service scheme Membership of Employee Assistance Programme Excellent opportunity to advance your career and progress within the Group Competitive salary based on experience and qualifications What will you be doing? (Responsibilities) Working as part of a highly technical team, you will be responsible for developing and programming formats and protocols such as Modbus, MQTT, BACnet and JSON through Tridium Niagara 4 Middleware. You will report to the MSI Director. Work with the team to supply input and feedback on all technical aspects of the MSI Service Self-documentation of all technical development work Integration with third-party API systems Ensure project milestones, programmes and targets are met Full compliance with company and customer security and safety systems What do you need? (Requirements) BMS experience essential Tridium N4 experience essential Niagara 4 certification Good understanding of networking principles Experience working in AWS, GCP, Azure and migration of data from building outputs to data lake an advantage Previous experience working with a Master Systems Integrator is an advantage Experience with secure MQTT Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills Strong interpersonal skills and an ability to deal with both internal and external customers Training for the right candidate shall be offered Demonstrate an understanding/an ability to adopt the principles of: - BrickSchema - Project Haystack - Google Digital Buildings
Core Systems Network Engineer The Opportunity: My client are a telecommunications company who are currently on the lookout for core systems network engineer on a permanent basis where you will be working within a close-knit team that are at the forefront of my client's transition into an established Internet Service Provider. You will need to take a DevOps first approach, where you will be involved in ongoing deployments and continuous improvement works to increase capacity as the company grows the subscriber base. You will be heavily involved in the software and hardware life cycles for Core Network managed devices, including vulnerability management and patching; and ideally you will need to be comfortable with using Automation techniques to enable the above activities. Skills and Experience: Configuration of core network equipment Working on range of network types including FTTP, Fixed Wireless and Mobile Assisting Core Systems Manager/Network Manager when required Strong knowledge of Automation - Ansible/using API's to integrate network services Programming and Scripting skills (Python, Bash, PHP) Juniper experience or certified to JNCIP-SP or Cisco (CCNP) equivalent level. MPLS, LDP/RSVP/SR experience CoS/QoS implementation knowledge BGP/ISIS/OSPF experience Experience in a multi-vendor network environment - HP/Aruba, Dell, Fortinet Please call John here at ISR to learn more about our sector-leading client and this great new opportunity
16/09/2024
Full time
Core Systems Network Engineer The Opportunity: My client are a telecommunications company who are currently on the lookout for core systems network engineer on a permanent basis where you will be working within a close-knit team that are at the forefront of my client's transition into an established Internet Service Provider. You will need to take a DevOps first approach, where you will be involved in ongoing deployments and continuous improvement works to increase capacity as the company grows the subscriber base. You will be heavily involved in the software and hardware life cycles for Core Network managed devices, including vulnerability management and patching; and ideally you will need to be comfortable with using Automation techniques to enable the above activities. Skills and Experience: Configuration of core network equipment Working on range of network types including FTTP, Fixed Wireless and Mobile Assisting Core Systems Manager/Network Manager when required Strong knowledge of Automation - Ansible/using API's to integrate network services Programming and Scripting skills (Python, Bash, PHP) Juniper experience or certified to JNCIP-SP or Cisco (CCNP) equivalent level. MPLS, LDP/RSVP/SR experience CoS/QoS implementation knowledge BGP/ISIS/OSPF experience Experience in a multi-vendor network environment - HP/Aruba, Dell, Fortinet Please call John here at ISR to learn more about our sector-leading client and this great new opportunity
*We are unable to sponsor for this permanent Full time role* *Position is bonus eligible* Prestigious Financial Institution is currently seeking a Principal Financial IT Infrastructure Architect. Candidate will be part of a small Innovation team of Architects that will collaborate with development teams, Solutions Architects, vendors, and other stakeholders to define and drive architectural vision, implementation and continuous improvement of solutions running on the core Real Time data streaming and compute infrastructure platforms such Kafka, Flink and K8s in a Hybrid Environment. Responsibilities: Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design, create and review software application architectures specifically tailored for streaming use cases. Ensure fault tolerance, scalability, and low-latency processing in streaming applications. Collaborate with DevOps teams to define deployment strategies and manage scalability. Drive optimization of streaming application performance by fine-tuning configurations, monitoring resource utilization, and identifying bottlenecks. Drive Implementation of best practices for efficient data serialization, compression, and network communication. Create and maintain architecture documentation, including system diagrams, data flow, and component interactions. Maintain vendor relationships and participate in escalation sessions and postmortems Evaluate and recommend tools and frameworks that enhance the performance and reliability of our streaming systems. Stay informed about industry trends related to Kafka, Flink, and Kubernetes. Qualifications: [Required] Effective communication skills to effectively collaborate and evangelize best practices with technical stakeholders. [Required] Advanced problem-solving skills and logical approach to solving problems [Required] Ability to execute spikes and provide code samples demonstrating best practices when developing solutions on Kafka and Flink. [Required] Experience with DevOps tools, eg Terraform, Ansible, Jenkins, Kubernetes, Helm and CI/CD pipeline etc. Technical Skills: Expert level knowledge of Kafka Expert level knowledge of Flink In depth knowledge of on-premises networking as well as the hybrid connectivity to AWS and/or Azure Knowledge of Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS), Platform as a Service (PaaS), compute, storage, database, network, content distribution, security/IAM, microservices, management, and serverless services Knowledge of Infrastructure as Code (IaC) such as Terraform, CloudFormation, or Azure Resource Manager Knowledge of containerization technologies like Docker and orchestration tools like Kubernetes Education and/or Experience: [Preferred] Bachelor's or Master's degree in an engineering discipline [Required] 10+ years of experience architecting of mission critical Cloud and On-Prem Real Time data streaming and event-driven architectures [Required] 10+ years of experience with Java [Required] 5+ years of specific Kafka and Flink experience [Preferred] 5+ years of Kubernetes experience Certificates or Licenses: [Preferred] Confluent Certified Developer for Apache Kafka [Preferred] AWS certifications (eg Solutions Architect Associate) [Preferred] Certified Kubernetes Application Developer
13/09/2024
Full time
*We are unable to sponsor for this permanent Full time role* *Position is bonus eligible* Prestigious Financial Institution is currently seeking a Principal Financial IT Infrastructure Architect. Candidate will be part of a small Innovation team of Architects that will collaborate with development teams, Solutions Architects, vendors, and other stakeholders to define and drive architectural vision, implementation and continuous improvement of solutions running on the core Real Time data streaming and compute infrastructure platforms such Kafka, Flink and K8s in a Hybrid Environment. Responsibilities: Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design, create and review software application architectures specifically tailored for streaming use cases. Ensure fault tolerance, scalability, and low-latency processing in streaming applications. Collaborate with DevOps teams to define deployment strategies and manage scalability. Drive optimization of streaming application performance by fine-tuning configurations, monitoring resource utilization, and identifying bottlenecks. Drive Implementation of best practices for efficient data serialization, compression, and network communication. Create and maintain architecture documentation, including system diagrams, data flow, and component interactions. Maintain vendor relationships and participate in escalation sessions and postmortems Evaluate and recommend tools and frameworks that enhance the performance and reliability of our streaming systems. Stay informed about industry trends related to Kafka, Flink, and Kubernetes. Qualifications: [Required] Effective communication skills to effectively collaborate and evangelize best practices with technical stakeholders. [Required] Advanced problem-solving skills and logical approach to solving problems [Required] Ability to execute spikes and provide code samples demonstrating best practices when developing solutions on Kafka and Flink. [Required] Experience with DevOps tools, eg Terraform, Ansible, Jenkins, Kubernetes, Helm and CI/CD pipeline etc. Technical Skills: Expert level knowledge of Kafka Expert level knowledge of Flink In depth knowledge of on-premises networking as well as the hybrid connectivity to AWS and/or Azure Knowledge of Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS), Platform as a Service (PaaS), compute, storage, database, network, content distribution, security/IAM, microservices, management, and serverless services Knowledge of Infrastructure as Code (IaC) such as Terraform, CloudFormation, or Azure Resource Manager Knowledge of containerization technologies like Docker and orchestration tools like Kubernetes Education and/or Experience: [Preferred] Bachelor's or Master's degree in an engineering discipline [Required] 10+ years of experience architecting of mission critical Cloud and On-Prem Real Time data streaming and event-driven architectures [Required] 10+ years of experience with Java [Required] 5+ years of specific Kafka and Flink experience [Preferred] 5+ years of Kubernetes experience Certificates or Licenses: [Preferred] Confluent Certified Developer for Apache Kafka [Preferred] AWS certifications (eg Solutions Architect Associate) [Preferred] Certified Kubernetes Application Developer
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Chicago, Illinois
*We are unable to sponsor for this permanent Full time role* *Position is bonus eligible* Prestigious Financial Institution is currently seeking a Principal Financial IT Infrastructure Architect. Candidate will be part of a small Innovation team of Architects that will collaborate with development teams, Solutions Architects, vendors, and other stakeholders to define and drive architectural vision, implementation and continuous improvement of solutions running on the core Real Time data streaming and compute infrastructure platforms such Kafka, Flink and K8s in a Hybrid Environment. Responsibilities: Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design, create and review software application architectures specifically tailored for streaming use cases. Ensure fault tolerance, scalability, and low-latency processing in streaming applications. Collaborate with DevOps teams to define deployment strategies and manage scalability. Drive optimization of streaming application performance by fine-tuning configurations, monitoring resource utilization, and identifying bottlenecks. Drive Implementation of best practices for efficient data serialization, compression, and network communication. Create and maintain architecture documentation, including system diagrams, data flow, and component interactions. Maintain vendor relationships and participate in escalation sessions and postmortems Evaluate and recommend tools and frameworks that enhance the performance and reliability of our streaming systems. Stay informed about industry trends related to Kafka, Flink, and Kubernetes. Qualifications: [Required] Effective communication skills to effectively collaborate and evangelize best practices with technical stakeholders. [Required] Advanced problem-solving skills and logical approach to solving problems [Required] Ability to execute spikes and provide code samples demonstrating best practices when developing solutions on Kafka and Flink. [Required] Experience with DevOps tools, eg Terraform, Ansible, Jenkins, Kubernetes, Helm and CI/CD pipeline etc. Technical Skills: Expert level knowledge of Kafka Expert level knowledge of Flink In depth knowledge of on-premises networking as well as the hybrid connectivity to AWS and/or Azure Knowledge of Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS), Platform as a Service (PaaS), compute, storage, database, network, content distribution, security/IAM, microservices, management, and serverless services Knowledge of Infrastructure as Code (IaC) such as Terraform, CloudFormation, or Azure Resource Manager Knowledge of containerization technologies like Docker and orchestration tools like Kubernetes Education and/or Experience: [Preferred] Bachelor's or Master's degree in an engineering discipline [Required] 10+ years of experience architecting of mission critical Cloud and On-Prem Real Time data streaming and event-driven architectures [Required] 10+ years of experience with Java [Required] 5+ years of specific Kafka and Flink experience [Preferred] 5+ years of Kubernetes experience Certificates or Licenses: [Preferred] Confluent Certified Developer for Apache Kafka [Preferred] AWS certifications (eg Solutions Architect Associate) [Preferred] Certified Kubernetes Application Developer
13/09/2024
Full time
*We are unable to sponsor for this permanent Full time role* *Position is bonus eligible* Prestigious Financial Institution is currently seeking a Principal Financial IT Infrastructure Architect. Candidate will be part of a small Innovation team of Architects that will collaborate with development teams, Solutions Architects, vendors, and other stakeholders to define and drive architectural vision, implementation and continuous improvement of solutions running on the core Real Time data streaming and compute infrastructure platforms such Kafka, Flink and K8s in a Hybrid Environment. Responsibilities: Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design, create and review software application architectures specifically tailored for streaming use cases. Ensure fault tolerance, scalability, and low-latency processing in streaming applications. Collaborate with DevOps teams to define deployment strategies and manage scalability. Drive optimization of streaming application performance by fine-tuning configurations, monitoring resource utilization, and identifying bottlenecks. Drive Implementation of best practices for efficient data serialization, compression, and network communication. Create and maintain architecture documentation, including system diagrams, data flow, and component interactions. Maintain vendor relationships and participate in escalation sessions and postmortems Evaluate and recommend tools and frameworks that enhance the performance and reliability of our streaming systems. Stay informed about industry trends related to Kafka, Flink, and Kubernetes. Qualifications: [Required] Effective communication skills to effectively collaborate and evangelize best practices with technical stakeholders. [Required] Advanced problem-solving skills and logical approach to solving problems [Required] Ability to execute spikes and provide code samples demonstrating best practices when developing solutions on Kafka and Flink. [Required] Experience with DevOps tools, eg Terraform, Ansible, Jenkins, Kubernetes, Helm and CI/CD pipeline etc. Technical Skills: Expert level knowledge of Kafka Expert level knowledge of Flink In depth knowledge of on-premises networking as well as the hybrid connectivity to AWS and/or Azure Knowledge of Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS), Platform as a Service (PaaS), compute, storage, database, network, content distribution, security/IAM, microservices, management, and serverless services Knowledge of Infrastructure as Code (IaC) such as Terraform, CloudFormation, or Azure Resource Manager Knowledge of containerization technologies like Docker and orchestration tools like Kubernetes Education and/or Experience: [Preferred] Bachelor's or Master's degree in an engineering discipline [Required] 10+ years of experience architecting of mission critical Cloud and On-Prem Real Time data streaming and event-driven architectures [Required] 10+ years of experience with Java [Required] 5+ years of specific Kafka and Flink experience [Preferred] 5+ years of Kubernetes experience Certificates or Licenses: [Preferred] Confluent Certified Developer for Apache Kafka [Preferred] AWS certifications (eg Solutions Architect Associate) [Preferred] Certified Kubernetes Application Developer
Senior Infrastructure Engineer Based in Guildford (remote working available) £55,000 - £60,000 per annum We are looking for a talented Infrastructure Engineer to join our dynamic team, where you will play a crucial role in supporting and managing cutting-edge applications and projects. What you'll be doing: Oversee the end-to-end process for building and maintaining Windows 10/11 images - create and develop best practices and procedures for Windows Provide support for IM&T Infrastructure, including networks, Linux, and Windows systems and applications Maximise network performance by monitoring, troubleshooting network problems and outages, and scheduling upgrades Undertake fault investigations in local and remote environments using multiple information sources Secure network systems by establishing and enforcing policies, defining, and monitoring access Support and administer Firewall and switched network environments in line with IT security policies Collaborate with the team to develop solutions approved by Architecture and deployed into through-life support Research problems and issues, gather information from various sources, and review defects on platforms or assemblies to fully understand and resolve problems Your skills and experiences: Essential Proficient in VMware (vCenter/ESXi, vSAN, NSX, Horizon) Expertise in Windows 10, Windows 11, Horizon Experience with NSX and Dell OS10 Proficiency in working with Dell Servers Understanding of Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, etc Experience in security hardening (CIS) Desirable Familiarity with Aria/vROPs, LibreNMS, etc Experience with HashiCorp tools (Packer, Terraform), PowerShell, Python Working Knowledge of Bamboo/Bitbucket Experience with Confluence/Jira Familiarity with ServiceNow Working Knowledge of Linux (RHEL/AlmaLinux) Containers K8s, Portainer, Docker etc
13/09/2024
Full time
Senior Infrastructure Engineer Based in Guildford (remote working available) £55,000 - £60,000 per annum We are looking for a talented Infrastructure Engineer to join our dynamic team, where you will play a crucial role in supporting and managing cutting-edge applications and projects. What you'll be doing: Oversee the end-to-end process for building and maintaining Windows 10/11 images - create and develop best practices and procedures for Windows Provide support for IM&T Infrastructure, including networks, Linux, and Windows systems and applications Maximise network performance by monitoring, troubleshooting network problems and outages, and scheduling upgrades Undertake fault investigations in local and remote environments using multiple information sources Secure network systems by establishing and enforcing policies, defining, and monitoring access Support and administer Firewall and switched network environments in line with IT security policies Collaborate with the team to develop solutions approved by Architecture and deployed into through-life support Research problems and issues, gather information from various sources, and review defects on platforms or assemblies to fully understand and resolve problems Your skills and experiences: Essential Proficient in VMware (vCenter/ESXi, vSAN, NSX, Horizon) Expertise in Windows 10, Windows 11, Horizon Experience with NSX and Dell OS10 Proficiency in working with Dell Servers Understanding of Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, etc Experience in security hardening (CIS) Desirable Familiarity with Aria/vROPs, LibreNMS, etc Experience with HashiCorp tools (Packer, Terraform), PowerShell, Python Working Knowledge of Bamboo/Bitbucket Experience with Confluence/Jira Familiarity with ServiceNow Working Knowledge of Linux (RHEL/AlmaLinux) Containers K8s, Portainer, Docker etc
Cloud Security Engineer Akkodis are currently working in partnership with a leading service provider to recruit an experienced Cloud Security Engineer who will provide security expertise for the cloud infrastructure. You will collaborate with DevOps and engineering teams to design, build, and maintain security services, ensuring compliance with relevant regulations and industry standards. Please note this is a hybrid role with flexibility around working from home. The Role As a Cloud Security Engineer you will improve security monitoring and automation across AWS and Azure infrastructure and support ongoing security operations. You will also proactively assess systems for vulnerabilities and work with stakeholders to embed security standards and best practices. The Responsibilities Responsible for the continued development and improvement of cloud security posture; by providing security expertise and guidance on cloud infrastructure Work with the Cloud Infrastructure team - AWS and Azure to ensure secure practices on AWS Organisation and Azure cloud tenants. Conduct periodic assessments and technical audits challenging the security posture. Assist in Cloud Security related incidents and events investigation and response as required. Work with cross-functional teams to respond to incidents - be they an escalated security event or remediating a critical vulnerability - when the need arises Contribute effectively to the establishment and maintenance of the IT Security knowledge base, documenting clear instructions and known fixes. Work on IT security projects as assigned and contribute to projects on the security technical roadmap via security and continuous improvement initiatives. Work with the rest of the Security team and cross-functional teams to manage cloud security risks and remediate vulnerabilities Get involved in raising awareness and promoting a security-conscious culture through security guidance and training to staff members when required. Create and maintain documentation and diagrams of internal security solutions. Collaborate and build relationships with a diverse set of teams including Platform Ops, Data Engineering, Architecture, Development, and operations. Work closely with stakeholders to embed standards and tools and drive the adoption of security best practices. Operate and maintain cloud security tools, solutions, and processes. The Requirements Proven experience in a Cloud administrative role/Security administration role in security or engineering fields in cloud or technology. Proven experience in securing and administering AWS and Azure cloud network and storage infrastructures - deploying and maintaining cloud security policies, products, and controls. Any relevant Azure/AWS Certifications are desirable, especially AWS Cloud Practitioner (Foundational), AWS Security (Speciality), SC-200, AZ-500, SC-900. Cloud native security solutions such as GuardDuty and the Microsoft Defender suite of products Content Delivery Networks and Web Application Firewalls. Experience with vulnerability management. A broad technical knowledge of server, endpoint, and networking hardware and related security configurations. A strong technical knowledge of modern cloud offerings and good understanding of cloud architecture frameworks. If you are looking for an exciting new challenge to join a leading team please apply now. Modis International Ltd acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers in the UK. Modis Europe Ltd provide a variety of international solutions that connect clients to the best talent in the world. For all positions based in Switzerland, Modis Europe Ltd works with its licensed Swiss partner Accurity GmbH to ensure that candidate applications are handled in accordance with Swiss law. Both Modis International Ltd and Modis Europe Ltd are Equal Opportunities Employers. By applying for this role your details will be submitted to Modis International Ltd and/or Modis Europe Ltd. Our Candidate Privacy Information Statement which explains how we will use your information is available on the Modis website.
13/09/2024
Full time
Cloud Security Engineer Akkodis are currently working in partnership with a leading service provider to recruit an experienced Cloud Security Engineer who will provide security expertise for the cloud infrastructure. You will collaborate with DevOps and engineering teams to design, build, and maintain security services, ensuring compliance with relevant regulations and industry standards. Please note this is a hybrid role with flexibility around working from home. The Role As a Cloud Security Engineer you will improve security monitoring and automation across AWS and Azure infrastructure and support ongoing security operations. You will also proactively assess systems for vulnerabilities and work with stakeholders to embed security standards and best practices. The Responsibilities Responsible for the continued development and improvement of cloud security posture; by providing security expertise and guidance on cloud infrastructure Work with the Cloud Infrastructure team - AWS and Azure to ensure secure practices on AWS Organisation and Azure cloud tenants. Conduct periodic assessments and technical audits challenging the security posture. Assist in Cloud Security related incidents and events investigation and response as required. Work with cross-functional teams to respond to incidents - be they an escalated security event or remediating a critical vulnerability - when the need arises Contribute effectively to the establishment and maintenance of the IT Security knowledge base, documenting clear instructions and known fixes. Work on IT security projects as assigned and contribute to projects on the security technical roadmap via security and continuous improvement initiatives. Work with the rest of the Security team and cross-functional teams to manage cloud security risks and remediate vulnerabilities Get involved in raising awareness and promoting a security-conscious culture through security guidance and training to staff members when required. Create and maintain documentation and diagrams of internal security solutions. Collaborate and build relationships with a diverse set of teams including Platform Ops, Data Engineering, Architecture, Development, and operations. Work closely with stakeholders to embed standards and tools and drive the adoption of security best practices. Operate and maintain cloud security tools, solutions, and processes. The Requirements Proven experience in a Cloud administrative role/Security administration role in security or engineering fields in cloud or technology. Proven experience in securing and administering AWS and Azure cloud network and storage infrastructures - deploying and maintaining cloud security policies, products, and controls. Any relevant Azure/AWS Certifications are desirable, especially AWS Cloud Practitioner (Foundational), AWS Security (Speciality), SC-200, AZ-500, SC-900. Cloud native security solutions such as GuardDuty and the Microsoft Defender suite of products Content Delivery Networks and Web Application Firewalls. Experience with vulnerability management. A broad technical knowledge of server, endpoint, and networking hardware and related security configurations. A strong technical knowledge of modern cloud offerings and good understanding of cloud architecture frameworks. If you are looking for an exciting new challenge to join a leading team please apply now. Modis International Ltd acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers in the UK. Modis Europe Ltd provide a variety of international solutions that connect clients to the best talent in the world. For all positions based in Switzerland, Modis Europe Ltd works with its licensed Swiss partner Accurity GmbH to ensure that candidate applications are handled in accordance with Swiss law. Both Modis International Ltd and Modis Europe Ltd are Equal Opportunities Employers. By applying for this role your details will be submitted to Modis International Ltd and/or Modis Europe Ltd. Our Candidate Privacy Information Statement which explains how we will use your information is available on the Modis website.
Security Engineer (Splunk) Employment Type: Permanent Location: 3 days a week in Hemel Hempstead and 2 days home based Security Clearance Level: Eligible for SC, DV and NPPV2 Salary: £75 - £80k per annum + £5,400 car allowance, 25 days annual leave with the option to buy additional days, private medical, life assurance, pension, and generous flexible benefits fund Our new Splunk Engineer will be part of our well-established Cyber Security Operations team in the Aerospace, Defence and Security Sector, on a project that promises to be an ambitious and exciting career. You will be maintaining the health of the Security technology stack; implementing and assisting the SOC Analysts in support of the MSSP (Managed Security Service Provider) services to the customer and supporting incidents across all customers, while supplying improvements across all phases in the Cyber Defence Feedback Loop (Situational Awareness, Detection Development, Security Monitoring, and Incident Management). As an authority engineer with SIEM tool knowledge, you will possess strong technical analytical skills while providing accurate analysis of vendor-related and security related problems. With a well-rounded networking background, you will perform extensive solving of security and SIEM based technologies including Splunk in our rapidly paced SOC environment. What you'll be doing: Advise on security eco-system design decisions, Cloud, on-prem, SaaS, PaaS, IaaS environments. Consultation to third party cloud hosting environments, tooling, and standard methodology. Craft security solutions (Primary SOC/SIEM focused) Perform security reviews and identify security gaps in security architecture Implement, maintain, and supervise operational security systems. (ie SIEM, Threat Intelligence platforms, Malware analysis tools and etc.) Develop security controls Update rules and signatures (eg, intrusion detection/protection systems, antivirus, and content deny lists) for specialized cyber defence applications. Raise changes Investigate and respond to security incidents and apply rule changes to Security tools What you'll bring: Splunk is essential with Splunk Cloud Certified Admin Certificate or Splunk Enterprise Certified Admin Certificate. Current or previous experience in a Security Engineering role Senior Level (Security incident response, code/malware analysis Strong coding skills, Effective SIEM design, setup, configuration, and tuning) Security Solution design experience - able to demonstrate how to design a security solution, with 'security in mind' based on customer requirements as per the aforementioned SIEM tools. AWS and Azure skill - must hold appropriate certifications including firsthand experience using AWS and Azure. It would be great if you had: Azure Sentinel or IBM QRadar If you are interested in this role or wish to apply, please feel free to reply to this advert or call me
13/09/2024
Full time
Security Engineer (Splunk) Employment Type: Permanent Location: 3 days a week in Hemel Hempstead and 2 days home based Security Clearance Level: Eligible for SC, DV and NPPV2 Salary: £75 - £80k per annum + £5,400 car allowance, 25 days annual leave with the option to buy additional days, private medical, life assurance, pension, and generous flexible benefits fund Our new Splunk Engineer will be part of our well-established Cyber Security Operations team in the Aerospace, Defence and Security Sector, on a project that promises to be an ambitious and exciting career. You will be maintaining the health of the Security technology stack; implementing and assisting the SOC Analysts in support of the MSSP (Managed Security Service Provider) services to the customer and supporting incidents across all customers, while supplying improvements across all phases in the Cyber Defence Feedback Loop (Situational Awareness, Detection Development, Security Monitoring, and Incident Management). As an authority engineer with SIEM tool knowledge, you will possess strong technical analytical skills while providing accurate analysis of vendor-related and security related problems. With a well-rounded networking background, you will perform extensive solving of security and SIEM based technologies including Splunk in our rapidly paced SOC environment. What you'll be doing: Advise on security eco-system design decisions, Cloud, on-prem, SaaS, PaaS, IaaS environments. Consultation to third party cloud hosting environments, tooling, and standard methodology. Craft security solutions (Primary SOC/SIEM focused) Perform security reviews and identify security gaps in security architecture Implement, maintain, and supervise operational security systems. (ie SIEM, Threat Intelligence platforms, Malware analysis tools and etc.) Develop security controls Update rules and signatures (eg, intrusion detection/protection systems, antivirus, and content deny lists) for specialized cyber defence applications. Raise changes Investigate and respond to security incidents and apply rule changes to Security tools What you'll bring: Splunk is essential with Splunk Cloud Certified Admin Certificate or Splunk Enterprise Certified Admin Certificate. Current or previous experience in a Security Engineering role Senior Level (Security incident response, code/malware analysis Strong coding skills, Effective SIEM design, setup, configuration, and tuning) Security Solution design experience - able to demonstrate how to design a security solution, with 'security in mind' based on customer requirements as per the aforementioned SIEM tools. AWS and Azure skill - must hold appropriate certifications including firsthand experience using AWS and Azure. It would be great if you had: Azure Sentinel or IBM QRadar If you are interested in this role or wish to apply, please feel free to reply to this advert or call me
Technical Product Engineer Location: Ashton Under Lyne Salary: £37,500 to £42,500 + Benefits We are pleased to announce an opening for a Technical Product Engineer to join our experienced Vista product team. Vista are the in-house electronic security brand for our Security, one of the UK's leading security systems distributors. This role involves managing our extensive range of CCTV and security solutions. Its a fantastic opportunity for someone eager to expand their knowledge and advance their career by working with a diverse array of products and partners, while learning from our seasoned team of engineers. We are seeking an individual with a strong interest in technology, particularly in electronics, computing and networking. The ideal candidate will have technical qualifications and previous experience in a relevant technical field. You should have a keen eye for detail, be well organised with an analytical and methodical approach to your work. Good communication is key, and you must be able to communicate effectively at all levels. More detail on the role is below: PRODUCT TECHNOLOGY COVERED . IP/Analogue/Software/App/Mechanical. TESTING . Product evaluation and testing. . Test product performance against specification and requirement. . Test conformance and compatibility with 3rd party systems. . Identify issues, consider solutions and work to resolve. IMPROVE . Provide feedback for product improvement by collaborating with product. developers and the inhouse product team. DOCUMENT . Create technical documentation/media to help our customers. . Track and log activity and product changes/versions. EDUCATE . Work with the product team to ensure awareness of features and functionality. . Collaborate with other departments for feedback and understand new requirements/feature requests. Hours of work - 37 Monday -Thursday Friday 0900 - 1700 25 days annual holiday. Pension and life assurance - up to 6% Norbain matched contribution. Membership of company profit sharing scheme.
13/09/2024
Full time
Technical Product Engineer Location: Ashton Under Lyne Salary: £37,500 to £42,500 + Benefits We are pleased to announce an opening for a Technical Product Engineer to join our experienced Vista product team. Vista are the in-house electronic security brand for our Security, one of the UK's leading security systems distributors. This role involves managing our extensive range of CCTV and security solutions. Its a fantastic opportunity for someone eager to expand their knowledge and advance their career by working with a diverse array of products and partners, while learning from our seasoned team of engineers. We are seeking an individual with a strong interest in technology, particularly in electronics, computing and networking. The ideal candidate will have technical qualifications and previous experience in a relevant technical field. You should have a keen eye for detail, be well organised with an analytical and methodical approach to your work. Good communication is key, and you must be able to communicate effectively at all levels. More detail on the role is below: PRODUCT TECHNOLOGY COVERED . IP/Analogue/Software/App/Mechanical. TESTING . Product evaluation and testing. . Test product performance against specification and requirement. . Test conformance and compatibility with 3rd party systems. . Identify issues, consider solutions and work to resolve. IMPROVE . Provide feedback for product improvement by collaborating with product. developers and the inhouse product team. DOCUMENT . Create technical documentation/media to help our customers. . Track and log activity and product changes/versions. EDUCATE . Work with the product team to ensure awareness of features and functionality. . Collaborate with other departments for feedback and understand new requirements/feature requests. Hours of work - 37 Monday -Thursday Friday 0900 - 1700 25 days annual holiday. Pension and life assurance - up to 6% Norbain matched contribution. Membership of company profit sharing scheme.
We are currently looking on behalf of one of our important clients for a ICT Support Engineer (German Speaking). This role is permanent position based in Thurgau Canton & comes with good home office allowance. Your Role: Provide efficient & effective ICT Support, predominantly to internal customers. Partake in user support, problem identification & diagnosis, troubleshooting & resolution, ticket management & communication with the end user. Capture & analyze reported issues to identify root cause & develop solutions. Perform troubleshooting procedures to efficiently resolve IT issues & ensure business processes & value streams run smoothly. Manage help desk tickets using agile methodologies, including rapid response to requests, prioritization based on urgency & continuous optimization of processes. Actively communicate with users to update the status of their reported issues & explain solutions. Contribute to the ongoing development of the area/team by sharing knowledge & contributing new ideas. Assume specific tasks & responsibilities to improve ICT services & products. Your Skills & Experience: At least 3 years of professional experience in as an ICT Support Engineer specialist. Strong expertise in Analyzing & Troubleshooting Hardware issues & Application Software. Experienced in handling modern technologies such as M365, Windows/Linux Operating Systems, Directory Services, Mobile Devices, IAM & SaaS. Some knowledge of Network Technology & Security. Experienced in Agile Methodologies. Any experience in Client/Systems Engineering is considered advantageous. Your Profile: Completed Training or Studies in Computer Science or similar. Enthusiastic to continuously learn, further develop & share knowledge. Open, communicative, organized, structured & forward-thinking. Fluent in English (spoken & written) & proficient German language skills to at least B2 level are mandatory requirements.
13/09/2024
Full time
We are currently looking on behalf of one of our important clients for a ICT Support Engineer (German Speaking). This role is permanent position based in Thurgau Canton & comes with good home office allowance. Your Role: Provide efficient & effective ICT Support, predominantly to internal customers. Partake in user support, problem identification & diagnosis, troubleshooting & resolution, ticket management & communication with the end user. Capture & analyze reported issues to identify root cause & develop solutions. Perform troubleshooting procedures to efficiently resolve IT issues & ensure business processes & value streams run smoothly. Manage help desk tickets using agile methodologies, including rapid response to requests, prioritization based on urgency & continuous optimization of processes. Actively communicate with users to update the status of their reported issues & explain solutions. Contribute to the ongoing development of the area/team by sharing knowledge & contributing new ideas. Assume specific tasks & responsibilities to improve ICT services & products. Your Skills & Experience: At least 3 years of professional experience in as an ICT Support Engineer specialist. Strong expertise in Analyzing & Troubleshooting Hardware issues & Application Software. Experienced in handling modern technologies such as M365, Windows/Linux Operating Systems, Directory Services, Mobile Devices, IAM & SaaS. Some knowledge of Network Technology & Security. Experienced in Agile Methodologies. Any experience in Client/Systems Engineering is considered advantageous. Your Profile: Completed Training or Studies in Computer Science or similar. Enthusiastic to continuously learn, further develop & share knowledge. Open, communicative, organized, structured & forward-thinking. Fluent in English (spoken & written) & proficient German language skills to at least B2 level are mandatory requirements.
Your new company This is a financial institution with an office based in the City of London. Your new role The client is looking for a Reliability Engineer to perform installations, upgrades, migrations and integrations of various products, maintain networking equipment, schedule and coordinate capacity and network upgrades and contribute to business and continual improvement activities. What you'll need to succeed Experience and detailed knowledge of Solace Messaging bus systems from an application and hardware perspective Demonstrable years of experience in network operations and project delivery with ideally Cisco, Juniper, Arista, Fortinet, Palo Alto Strong Network routing and switching skills, including LAN, WAN, HSRP, NAT, MPLS, VPN, GRE, BGP and OSPF Excellent knowledge of network packet analysing and pack capture tools Good knowledge and experience with Data Centre Networking including (Software-Defined Networking (SDN), Cisco ACI, VxLAN, AVD, Fortimanager) Good Scripting and automation experience (Python & Ansible) What you'll get in return An exciting opportunity to join an international organisation in financial services. Furthermore, a competitive day rate for this role will be offered in addition to your own dedicated Hays Consultant to guide you through every step of the application process. What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found on our website.
13/09/2024
Project-based
Your new company This is a financial institution with an office based in the City of London. Your new role The client is looking for a Reliability Engineer to perform installations, upgrades, migrations and integrations of various products, maintain networking equipment, schedule and coordinate capacity and network upgrades and contribute to business and continual improvement activities. What you'll need to succeed Experience and detailed knowledge of Solace Messaging bus systems from an application and hardware perspective Demonstrable years of experience in network operations and project delivery with ideally Cisco, Juniper, Arista, Fortinet, Palo Alto Strong Network routing and switching skills, including LAN, WAN, HSRP, NAT, MPLS, VPN, GRE, BGP and OSPF Excellent knowledge of network packet analysing and pack capture tools Good knowledge and experience with Data Centre Networking including (Software-Defined Networking (SDN), Cisco ACI, VxLAN, AVD, Fortimanager) Good Scripting and automation experience (Python & Ansible) What you'll get in return An exciting opportunity to join an international organisation in financial services. Furthermore, a competitive day rate for this role will be offered in addition to your own dedicated Hays Consultant to guide you through every step of the application process. What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found on our website.
We are looking for a Power System Design Engineer to join our clients Distribution Network Planning & Connection team (LV - 132kV). In this role, you'll help develop and update strategies, policies, and plans to improve the performance and safety of our SP Distribution/SP Manweb networks. Your focus will be on ensuring reliable service for our customers while reducing system, economic, and environmental risks. What You'll Do: Design and develop complex power projects, including asset modernization and new connections. Conduct power system analysis using tools like IPSA or Power Factory to identify constraints and optimize the network. Keep their network models up to date for accurate, efficient designs and quotes. Help shape long-term investment plans for modernizing and maintaining the network. Ensure their plans comply with industry standards (NETS SQSS, Grid Code, Distribution Code, etc.). Analyze and evaluate alternative network designs and risk management strategies. Support ongoing work like forecasting, regulatory reporting, and flexibility tendering. Maintain and improve power system analysis tools, automating processes for faster, more accurate modelling. Assist in developing new tools for system modelling, focusing on Net Zero solutions. Prepare technical reports and analysis for tasks like Line Loss Factor calculations and EHV distribution charges. What We're Looking For: Power Systems Engineering experience : Ideally with complex studies in load flow, short circuit, transient stability, and power quality. Software expertise : Familiarity with IPSA, DIgSILENT, and coding (Python, VBA, SQL). Knowledge of network design, asset management, and modernisation techniques. Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to handle complex projects efficiently. Excellent communication skills, able to explain technical concepts clearly. Experience with SCADA systems : Configuration, testing, and maintenance. Understanding of SCADA protocols, integration, and cloud technologies like Kubernetes, VMs, and microservices is a plus. If you have the technical expertise and a passion for innovating energy solutions, we'd love to hear from you!
13/09/2024
Full time
We are looking for a Power System Design Engineer to join our clients Distribution Network Planning & Connection team (LV - 132kV). In this role, you'll help develop and update strategies, policies, and plans to improve the performance and safety of our SP Distribution/SP Manweb networks. Your focus will be on ensuring reliable service for our customers while reducing system, economic, and environmental risks. What You'll Do: Design and develop complex power projects, including asset modernization and new connections. Conduct power system analysis using tools like IPSA or Power Factory to identify constraints and optimize the network. Keep their network models up to date for accurate, efficient designs and quotes. Help shape long-term investment plans for modernizing and maintaining the network. Ensure their plans comply with industry standards (NETS SQSS, Grid Code, Distribution Code, etc.). Analyze and evaluate alternative network designs and risk management strategies. Support ongoing work like forecasting, regulatory reporting, and flexibility tendering. Maintain and improve power system analysis tools, automating processes for faster, more accurate modelling. Assist in developing new tools for system modelling, focusing on Net Zero solutions. Prepare technical reports and analysis for tasks like Line Loss Factor calculations and EHV distribution charges. What We're Looking For: Power Systems Engineering experience : Ideally with complex studies in load flow, short circuit, transient stability, and power quality. Software expertise : Familiarity with IPSA, DIgSILENT, and coding (Python, VBA, SQL). Knowledge of network design, asset management, and modernisation techniques. Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to handle complex projects efficiently. Excellent communication skills, able to explain technical concepts clearly. Experience with SCADA systems : Configuration, testing, and maintenance. Understanding of SCADA protocols, integration, and cloud technologies like Kubernetes, VMs, and microservices is a plus. If you have the technical expertise and a passion for innovating energy solutions, we'd love to hear from you!