Head of Cloud Strategy and Architecture - Nottingham We're currently hiring for a Head of Cloud Strategy and Architecture to join a well-known brand based out of their Head Office in Nottingham. The Head of Cloud Strategy and Architecture will join their expanding team of IT professionals to challenge how the cloud is used and improve the wider business utilize cloud capabilities. The role with have a focus of setting up the cloud centre of excellence and aim to build a team with the focus of working to architect development strategies that will enhance the capabilities of automation, AI and support the overall services that the team will manage. Responsibilities of the Head of Cloud Strategy and Architecture: - Challenge the current norm way of traditional on-prem thinking and strategies to improve the cloud capabilities. - Develop well architected cloud solutions, optimized for cost, operations, performance, reliability and security. - Develop the cloud strategy along with the introduction of new technologies and public cloud services, cloud adoption plans, cloud application design, and cloud management and monitoring strategies - Design target state Cloud Architecture, partnering with other areas, such as Cloud Network Architects, Cloud Solution Architects, Cloud Security Architects, and Cloud Engineering and Development teams. Requirements of the Head of Cloud Strategy and Architecture: - Strong background of Azure Cloud, architecture and strategy - Experience with different enterprise applications and IT services, and software development, compliance and security, and IT operations disciplines. - Experience with application and infrastructure cloud migrations, from on-premises-to-cloud, and from cloud-to-cloud. - Experience with Azure public cloud architecture, Cloud strategy, networking, security, compliance workload types, migration patterns/tools and/or experience re-architecting applications for cloud platforms. - Experience of leading Enterprise Cloud Strategies to ensure the Cloud team develops the right services to support the wider IT strategy. - Knowledge of cloud design patterns, cloud cost models and cloud operations with experience suggesting improvements. Benefits include; Retirement Savings Plan, Discretionary annual bonus, Generous employee discounts, Enhanced maternity/paternity/adoption leave pay and gift card for anyone expecting or adopting a child, holiday buying, discounted gym membership, life assurance, activity passes, Access to free, 24/7 counselling and support through TELUS Health, our Employee Assistance Programme. To discuss this exciting opportunity in more detail, please APPLY NOW for a no obligation chat with your VIQU Consultant. Additionally, you can contact Danielle Keegan , by exploring the VIQU IT Recruitment website . If you know someone who would be ideal for this role, by way of showing our appreciation, VIQU is offering an introduction fee up to £1,000 once your referral has successfully started work with our client (terms apply).
16/09/2024
Full time
Head of Cloud Strategy and Architecture - Nottingham We're currently hiring for a Head of Cloud Strategy and Architecture to join a well-known brand based out of their Head Office in Nottingham. The Head of Cloud Strategy and Architecture will join their expanding team of IT professionals to challenge how the cloud is used and improve the wider business utilize cloud capabilities. The role with have a focus of setting up the cloud centre of excellence and aim to build a team with the focus of working to architect development strategies that will enhance the capabilities of automation, AI and support the overall services that the team will manage. Responsibilities of the Head of Cloud Strategy and Architecture: - Challenge the current norm way of traditional on-prem thinking and strategies to improve the cloud capabilities. - Develop well architected cloud solutions, optimized for cost, operations, performance, reliability and security. - Develop the cloud strategy along with the introduction of new technologies and public cloud services, cloud adoption plans, cloud application design, and cloud management and monitoring strategies - Design target state Cloud Architecture, partnering with other areas, such as Cloud Network Architects, Cloud Solution Architects, Cloud Security Architects, and Cloud Engineering and Development teams. Requirements of the Head of Cloud Strategy and Architecture: - Strong background of Azure Cloud, architecture and strategy - Experience with different enterprise applications and IT services, and software development, compliance and security, and IT operations disciplines. - Experience with application and infrastructure cloud migrations, from on-premises-to-cloud, and from cloud-to-cloud. - Experience with Azure public cloud architecture, Cloud strategy, networking, security, compliance workload types, migration patterns/tools and/or experience re-architecting applications for cloud platforms. - Experience of leading Enterprise Cloud Strategies to ensure the Cloud team develops the right services to support the wider IT strategy. - Knowledge of cloud design patterns, cloud cost models and cloud operations with experience suggesting improvements. Benefits include; Retirement Savings Plan, Discretionary annual bonus, Generous employee discounts, Enhanced maternity/paternity/adoption leave pay and gift card for anyone expecting or adopting a child, holiday buying, discounted gym membership, life assurance, activity passes, Access to free, 24/7 counselling and support through TELUS Health, our Employee Assistance Programme. To discuss this exciting opportunity in more detail, please APPLY NOW for a no obligation chat with your VIQU Consultant. Additionally, you can contact Danielle Keegan , by exploring the VIQU IT Recruitment website . If you know someone who would be ideal for this role, by way of showing our appreciation, VIQU is offering an introduction fee up to £1,000 once your referral has successfully started work with our client (terms apply).
Application Development Manager - MS dynamics 365, Power Apps Remote with occasional travel £65,000 - £70,000 + exceptional pension + package Fruition IT are recruiting an Applications Development Manager for a national organization in the healthcare sector. Why apply? You'll be joining an organization that offer a critical public service to the nation, ensuring people have high quality care. You'll be working for an company who offer a supportive and inclusive environment where you'll have the change to make a real difference. They offer remote working with occasional travel to London, Newcastle or Leeds offices (1-2 per month). Any travel would be fully expensed and timings flexible to allow people to travel at realistic times. If you're looking to work for a Tech4good company, please apply. Key Responsibilities - Application Development Manager Management of software engineering capability to produce services efficiently and effectively. Design, create, test and document new and amended software components from supplied specifications in accordance with agreed development and security standards and processes Define, analyse, plan, measure, maintain and improve all aspects of the availability of services. Maintain the security, confidentiality and integrity of information systems through the compliance with relevant legislation and regulations. Set team-based standards for programming tools and techniques and select appropriate development methods. Oversee the execution and reporting of tests, ensuring appropriate tools and techniques are utilised. Manage the implementation of suitable testing including but not limited to BDD, TDD, Unit Testing, System Testing, Integration Testing and Load/Stress testing. Effectively plan, organise and manage team & supplier activities to deliver high quality, secure, reliable and efficient services, and applying project and risk management approaches to support service delivery. Line management, coaching and mentoring of a team of senior software engineers. Setting and measuring team objectives against strategic goals and organisational priorities. Required Skills/Experience Proven experience managing highly skilled software engineers Must have experience delivering MS Dynamics 365, Power Apps & .NET applications Strong technical background in software engineering with experience using DevOps tools & techniques Driving efficiencies through automation Web development experience, including awareness of best practices and standards such as accessibility, usability and web standards Experience of Agile tools and processes eg Azure DevOps This company are committed to promoting a fair and inclusive workplace. They want all their staff to be able to flourish and reach their full potential. They are registered with a number of national schemes and initiatives that promote a diverse and inclusive workplace. If this role would be of interest, then please apply to this advert and I will be in contact to give you more detail. Fruition are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.
16/09/2024
Full time
Application Development Manager - MS dynamics 365, Power Apps Remote with occasional travel £65,000 - £70,000 + exceptional pension + package Fruition IT are recruiting an Applications Development Manager for a national organization in the healthcare sector. Why apply? You'll be joining an organization that offer a critical public service to the nation, ensuring people have high quality care. You'll be working for an company who offer a supportive and inclusive environment where you'll have the change to make a real difference. They offer remote working with occasional travel to London, Newcastle or Leeds offices (1-2 per month). Any travel would be fully expensed and timings flexible to allow people to travel at realistic times. If you're looking to work for a Tech4good company, please apply. Key Responsibilities - Application Development Manager Management of software engineering capability to produce services efficiently and effectively. Design, create, test and document new and amended software components from supplied specifications in accordance with agreed development and security standards and processes Define, analyse, plan, measure, maintain and improve all aspects of the availability of services. Maintain the security, confidentiality and integrity of information systems through the compliance with relevant legislation and regulations. Set team-based standards for programming tools and techniques and select appropriate development methods. Oversee the execution and reporting of tests, ensuring appropriate tools and techniques are utilised. Manage the implementation of suitable testing including but not limited to BDD, TDD, Unit Testing, System Testing, Integration Testing and Load/Stress testing. Effectively plan, organise and manage team & supplier activities to deliver high quality, secure, reliable and efficient services, and applying project and risk management approaches to support service delivery. Line management, coaching and mentoring of a team of senior software engineers. Setting and measuring team objectives against strategic goals and organisational priorities. Required Skills/Experience Proven experience managing highly skilled software engineers Must have experience delivering MS Dynamics 365, Power Apps & .NET applications Strong technical background in software engineering with experience using DevOps tools & techniques Driving efficiencies through automation Web development experience, including awareness of best practices and standards such as accessibility, usability and web standards Experience of Agile tools and processes eg Azure DevOps This company are committed to promoting a fair and inclusive workplace. They want all their staff to be able to flourish and reach their full potential. They are registered with a number of national schemes and initiatives that promote a diverse and inclusive workplace. If this role would be of interest, then please apply to this advert and I will be in contact to give you more detail. Fruition are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.
Role: Platform Engineering Manager Salary: £60,000 - £70,000 + exceptional pension + package Location: Remote with occasional UK travel I am working with a fantastic organisation who are in a period of growth. They are looking to hire a Platform Engineering Manager with a broad Azure background. Heading up a team of 10 Platform Engineers you will play a vital role in the shaping of the organisations' Azure platform. This role will give you see you working with the latest Microsoft technologies delivering platforms and services that make a real difference. The organisation are a truly people-centric organisation who value their staff and offer a true work/life balance. The organisation make a really positive contribution to the UK and this role offers the opportunity to make a real difference within the organisation. Key Responsibilities Lead a team of Platform Engineers to design, build test and maintain the cloud application infrastructure and CI/CD pipelines that underpin all internal and external Digital services. Ensure security, stability and capacity is Embedded in the development and deployment of services. Champion a Platform Engineering culture by creating and building close collaboration and working practices between the product, engineering and operational business services teams supported by the appropriate use of automation tools. Manage and develop the Platform Engineering capability by providing technical leadership for the in-house team and external suppliers. Contribute to business case development, articulating benefits and return on investment. Ensure solutions delivered to time, cost and quality requirements. Design solutions and services with security controls Embedded, specifically engineered as mitigation against security threats as a core part of the solutions and services. Lead the teams in support, design and implementation of infrastructure technologies and solutions such as: compute, storage, networking, physical infrastructure, database, software, commercial off the shelf (COTS) and open source packages and solutions, virtual and cloud including IaaS, PaaS and SaaS. Required Skills/Experience Demonstrable experience managing highly skilled Platform Engineers, DevOps Engineers or Software Engineers including mentoring and driving best practice. Strong technical background, either from a software engineering or infrastructure engineering background, with strong experience in Platform Engineering tooling and techniques. Experienced driving efficiencies, through automation and process design and implementation in particular in the automation of application deployment methodologies. Experience of building and optimising deployment pipelines and deployment strategies on popular CI/CD tools such as Jenkins. Experience designing, securing, scaling and administering cloud platforms such as Microsoft Azure. Experience managing complex, multi-server services in a high availability production environment. Solid understanding of containerisation, ideally having implemented Docker containers into production environments. Experience of Agile tools and processes eg Azure DevOps etc. Knowledge and understanding of latest trends in DevOps/Platform Engineering methodologies, processes, and tools as well as emerging solutions and ability to apply them when appropriate. If this role would be of interest, then please apply to this advert and I will be in contact to give you more detail. Fruition are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.
16/09/2024
Full time
Role: Platform Engineering Manager Salary: £60,000 - £70,000 + exceptional pension + package Location: Remote with occasional UK travel I am working with a fantastic organisation who are in a period of growth. They are looking to hire a Platform Engineering Manager with a broad Azure background. Heading up a team of 10 Platform Engineers you will play a vital role in the shaping of the organisations' Azure platform. This role will give you see you working with the latest Microsoft technologies delivering platforms and services that make a real difference. The organisation are a truly people-centric organisation who value their staff and offer a true work/life balance. The organisation make a really positive contribution to the UK and this role offers the opportunity to make a real difference within the organisation. Key Responsibilities Lead a team of Platform Engineers to design, build test and maintain the cloud application infrastructure and CI/CD pipelines that underpin all internal and external Digital services. Ensure security, stability and capacity is Embedded in the development and deployment of services. Champion a Platform Engineering culture by creating and building close collaboration and working practices between the product, engineering and operational business services teams supported by the appropriate use of automation tools. Manage and develop the Platform Engineering capability by providing technical leadership for the in-house team and external suppliers. Contribute to business case development, articulating benefits and return on investment. Ensure solutions delivered to time, cost and quality requirements. Design solutions and services with security controls Embedded, specifically engineered as mitigation against security threats as a core part of the solutions and services. Lead the teams in support, design and implementation of infrastructure technologies and solutions such as: compute, storage, networking, physical infrastructure, database, software, commercial off the shelf (COTS) and open source packages and solutions, virtual and cloud including IaaS, PaaS and SaaS. Required Skills/Experience Demonstrable experience managing highly skilled Platform Engineers, DevOps Engineers or Software Engineers including mentoring and driving best practice. Strong technical background, either from a software engineering or infrastructure engineering background, with strong experience in Platform Engineering tooling and techniques. Experienced driving efficiencies, through automation and process design and implementation in particular in the automation of application deployment methodologies. Experience of building and optimising deployment pipelines and deployment strategies on popular CI/CD tools such as Jenkins. Experience designing, securing, scaling and administering cloud platforms such as Microsoft Azure. Experience managing complex, multi-server services in a high availability production environment. Solid understanding of containerisation, ideally having implemented Docker containers into production environments. Experience of Agile tools and processes eg Azure DevOps etc. Knowledge and understanding of latest trends in DevOps/Platform Engineering methodologies, processes, and tools as well as emerging solutions and ability to apply them when appropriate. If this role would be of interest, then please apply to this advert and I will be in contact to give you more detail. Fruition are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.
We are seeking a proficient Manager of AWS Cloud Operations to become part of their dynamic technology team. This role, based in Manchester Centre with up to three days a week WFH. The role offers an attractive salary range of £80-90K. As the Manager of AWS Cloud Operations, your role will be pivotal in designing, implementing, and maintaining the cloud infrastructure that underpins the company's applications and services. Your expertise will ensure that their cloud environments are secure, scalable, and cost-effective. CLOUD OPERATIONS MANAGER - AWS Salary: £80-90K Location: Manchester What you'll do: As a Manager of AWS Cloud Operations, your primary role will be to guide a team of skilled Cloud Operations engineers. You will be responsible for formulating and executing the cloud strategy that aligns with business objectives. Your expertise in designing scalable, secure, and cost-efficient cloud architectures will be crucial in this role. You will oversee various cloud engineering projects ensuring they are delivered on time and within budget. Ensuring adherence to security best practices is another key aspect of your role. You will also work together with various teams to streamline the deployment of cloud-based applications. Staying informed about the latest trends in cloud computing will help you drive continuous improvement. . Guide, mentor, and develop a team of Cloud Operations engineers. . Formulate and execute the cloud strategy in alignment with business objectives. . Design and implement scalable, secure, and cost-efficient cloud architectures. . Oversee cloud engineering projects from inception to completion. . Ensure cloud environments adhere to security best practices and regulatory requirements. . Implement and manage cloud operations, including monitoring, logging, and alerting systems. . Work together with development, operations, and security teams to streamline the deployment of cloud-based applications. . Stay informed about the latest trends and best practices in cloud computing. What you bring: The ideal candidate for the Manager of AWS Cloud Operations position brings a wealth of experience in Cloud engineering along with proven leadership skills. Experience in an eCommerce business would be beneficial while retail experience would be highly desirable. Your technical skills will include a strong background in AWS, particularly with both serverless and containerised workloads including Lambda, ECS, SQS, Dynamo and S3. You will have a deep understanding of infrastructure as code (IaC) tools such as Terraform, CloudFormation, or similar. Your knowledge of container technologies, including Docker, will be crucial for this role. Comfortable writing code in Python, Go, TypeScript and JavaScript or other languages is a must. Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines including TeamCity and Bitbucket Pipelines will also be required Robert Walters Operations Limited is an employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates
16/09/2024
Full time
We are seeking a proficient Manager of AWS Cloud Operations to become part of their dynamic technology team. This role, based in Manchester Centre with up to three days a week WFH. The role offers an attractive salary range of £80-90K. As the Manager of AWS Cloud Operations, your role will be pivotal in designing, implementing, and maintaining the cloud infrastructure that underpins the company's applications and services. Your expertise will ensure that their cloud environments are secure, scalable, and cost-effective. CLOUD OPERATIONS MANAGER - AWS Salary: £80-90K Location: Manchester What you'll do: As a Manager of AWS Cloud Operations, your primary role will be to guide a team of skilled Cloud Operations engineers. You will be responsible for formulating and executing the cloud strategy that aligns with business objectives. Your expertise in designing scalable, secure, and cost-efficient cloud architectures will be crucial in this role. You will oversee various cloud engineering projects ensuring they are delivered on time and within budget. Ensuring adherence to security best practices is another key aspect of your role. You will also work together with various teams to streamline the deployment of cloud-based applications. Staying informed about the latest trends in cloud computing will help you drive continuous improvement. . Guide, mentor, and develop a team of Cloud Operations engineers. . Formulate and execute the cloud strategy in alignment with business objectives. . Design and implement scalable, secure, and cost-efficient cloud architectures. . Oversee cloud engineering projects from inception to completion. . Ensure cloud environments adhere to security best practices and regulatory requirements. . Implement and manage cloud operations, including monitoring, logging, and alerting systems. . Work together with development, operations, and security teams to streamline the deployment of cloud-based applications. . Stay informed about the latest trends and best practices in cloud computing. What you bring: The ideal candidate for the Manager of AWS Cloud Operations position brings a wealth of experience in Cloud engineering along with proven leadership skills. Experience in an eCommerce business would be beneficial while retail experience would be highly desirable. Your technical skills will include a strong background in AWS, particularly with both serverless and containerised workloads including Lambda, ECS, SQS, Dynamo and S3. You will have a deep understanding of infrastructure as code (IaC) tools such as Terraform, CloudFormation, or similar. Your knowledge of container technologies, including Docker, will be crucial for this role. Comfortable writing code in Python, Go, TypeScript and JavaScript or other languages is a must. Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines including TeamCity and Bitbucket Pipelines will also be required Robert Walters Operations Limited is an employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates
Security Engineer (Palo Alto) - NATO Security Cleared - Long Term Freelancing Role Empiric is partnering with a Global managed service provider to support a renowned NATO agency as they are looking to bring on board a Security Engineer to replace/upgrade the current infrastructure with new versions and solutions. You will be responsible for designing, implementing and managing security solutions to safeguard the network, applications and digital assets of the client. To be a successful applicant you will have proven experience in network and application security with an expertise in Palo Alto. Further experience in Splunk, F5, Bluecoat, ASA VPN is extremely beneficial and will excel your profile. Active NATO Clearance is a MUST to be considered for this position. Contract length - 6 months + extensions throughout the project Interview slots - Immediately Available. Start date - ASAP 1 week per month onsite in Luxembourg If this is something that you see in yourself and believe you would be an asset to the project, please send me your CV to (see below)
16/09/2024
Project-based
Security Engineer (Palo Alto) - NATO Security Cleared - Long Term Freelancing Role Empiric is partnering with a Global managed service provider to support a renowned NATO agency as they are looking to bring on board a Security Engineer to replace/upgrade the current infrastructure with new versions and solutions. You will be responsible for designing, implementing and managing security solutions to safeguard the network, applications and digital assets of the client. To be a successful applicant you will have proven experience in network and application security with an expertise in Palo Alto. Further experience in Splunk, F5, Bluecoat, ASA VPN is extremely beneficial and will excel your profile. Active NATO Clearance is a MUST to be considered for this position. Contract length - 6 months + extensions throughout the project Interview slots - Immediately Available. Start date - ASAP 1 week per month onsite in Luxembourg If this is something that you see in yourself and believe you would be an asset to the project, please send me your CV to (see below)
Full Stack Developer My client is actively seeking an experienced Full Stack Developer to join their expanding team. This opportunity is with an innovative startup dedicated to making a sustainable impact in the trading industry . The ideal candidate will be instrumental in designing and building high-quality software solutions that align with the company's mission and growth objectives. Key responsibilities: Design and develop scalable Back End services using Python and building responsive Front End applications with TypeScript and React. Manage and optimise PostgreSQL databases to ensure efficient data storage and retrieval. Implementing and maintaining CI/CD pipelines to streamline the deployment process. Using cloud platforms to deploy and manage services. Develop and maintain secure, scalable, and well-documented APIs. Monitor cloud-based applications using cloud monitoring tools to ensure high availability and optimal performance. Implement security best practices across the technology stack, ensuring data protection and compliance with industry standards. Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including data engineers and product managers, to deliver high-quality products. Key requirements: Extensive experience in Back End development with Python and Front End development utilising TypeScript and React. Strong proficiency in SQL and PostgreSQL or other databases. Expertise in one or more major cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure) and familiarity with managed services and serverless architecture. Experience with the full software development life cycle, from conception to deployment. Experience in API development and integration. Knowledge of Infrastructure-as-Code tools like Terraform. Familiarity with cloud monitoring tools and best practices. Experience with DevOps practices, including CI/CD pipelines and cloud deployments. Proficiency with GitHub for version control and collaboration. Familiarity with testing frameworks and practices, including unit testing, integration testing, and end-to-end testing. Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent work experience). If you are an experienced Full Stack Developer and this opportunity aligns with your interests, we invite you to apply for immediate consideration.
16/09/2024
Full time
Full Stack Developer My client is actively seeking an experienced Full Stack Developer to join their expanding team. This opportunity is with an innovative startup dedicated to making a sustainable impact in the trading industry . The ideal candidate will be instrumental in designing and building high-quality software solutions that align with the company's mission and growth objectives. Key responsibilities: Design and develop scalable Back End services using Python and building responsive Front End applications with TypeScript and React. Manage and optimise PostgreSQL databases to ensure efficient data storage and retrieval. Implementing and maintaining CI/CD pipelines to streamline the deployment process. Using cloud platforms to deploy and manage services. Develop and maintain secure, scalable, and well-documented APIs. Monitor cloud-based applications using cloud monitoring tools to ensure high availability and optimal performance. Implement security best practices across the technology stack, ensuring data protection and compliance with industry standards. Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including data engineers and product managers, to deliver high-quality products. Key requirements: Extensive experience in Back End development with Python and Front End development utilising TypeScript and React. Strong proficiency in SQL and PostgreSQL or other databases. Expertise in one or more major cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure) and familiarity with managed services and serverless architecture. Experience with the full software development life cycle, from conception to deployment. Experience in API development and integration. Knowledge of Infrastructure-as-Code tools like Terraform. Familiarity with cloud monitoring tools and best practices. Experience with DevOps practices, including CI/CD pipelines and cloud deployments. Proficiency with GitHub for version control and collaboration. Familiarity with testing frameworks and practices, including unit testing, integration testing, and end-to-end testing. Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent work experience). If you are an experienced Full Stack Developer and this opportunity aligns with your interests, we invite you to apply for immediate consideration.
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
Methods Business and Digital Technology Limited
Gloucester, Gloucestershire
Senior Back End Developer (Cyber) Location: On-site 5-days ( Worcester/Ebbw Vale/Gloucester/Great Malvern) Company: Methods Business and Digital Technology Limited About Us: Methods is a leading £100M+ IT Services Consultancy with a rich history of transforming the public sector in the UK. With over 30 years of experience, we collaborate with central government departments and agencies to create innovative, people-centred solutions. Now expanding into the private sector, we continue to drive success through our commitment to technology, data, and a human touch. Role Overview: We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Back End Developer to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in Python and SQL, with a proven track record of developing and maintaining robust Back End systems. You will collaborate closely with Front End developers, data engineers, and product managers to build scalable, efficient applications that meet user needs. Key Responsibilities: Design, develop, and maintain reliable Back End systems using Python and SQL. Utilize frameworks like Django, Flask, FastAPI, Asyncio, Aiohttp, and SQLAlchemy. Develop and document RESTful APIs, WebSocket, and GraphQL services. Manage and optimize databases (PostgreSQL, NATS, Redis, Min.IO). Implement cloud-based solutions using Microsoft Azure services. Ensure security protocols with OAuth and KeyCloak. Conduct testing with SonarQube, Pytest, isort, black, and bandit. Use Git for version control. Implement containerization and orchestration with Docker, Kubernetes, and Helm. Develop CI/CD pipelines with GitHub Actions and Azure DevOps Pipelines. Collaborate using Jira and Confluence. Monitor and enhance system performance with Prometheus and Grafana. Requirements: Extensive experience as a Senior Back End Developer. Proficient in Python and SQL. Skilled with frameworks and libraries: Django, Flask, FastAPI, Asyncio, Aiohttp, SQLAlchemy. Experience in developing/managing RESTful APIs, WebSocket, GraphQL services. Database management expertise (PostgreSQL, NATS, Redis, Min.IO). Hands-on with Microsoft Azure services. Security implementation knowledge (OAuth, KeyCloak). Testing proficiency (SonarQube, Pytest, isort, black, bandit). Version control with Git. Experience with Docker, Kubernetes, Helm. CI/CD processes familiarity (GitHub Actions, Azure DevOps Pipelines). Excellent collaboration and communication skills. Problem-solving abilities. Security Clearance: This role will require you to have or be willing to go through Security Clearance. As part of the onboarding process candidates will be asked to complete a Baseline Personnel Security Standard; details of the evidence required to apply may be found on the government website Gov.UK. If you are unable to meet this and any associated criteria, then your employment may be delayed, or rejected. Details of this will be discussed with you at interview. Benefits: Methods is passionate about its people; we want our colleagues to develop the things they are good at and enjoy. By joining us you can expect Autonomy to develop and grow your skills and experience Be part of exciting project work that is making a difference in society Strong, inspiring and thought-provoking leadership A supportive and collaborative environment Development - access to LinkedIn Learning, a management development programme, and training Wellness - 24/7 confidential employee assistance programme Flexible Working - including home working and part time Social - office parties, breakfast Tuesdays, monthly pizza Thursdays, Thirsty Thursdays, and commitment to charitable causes Time Off - 25 days of annual leave a year, plus bank holidays, with the option to buy 5 extra days each year Volunteering - 2 paid days per year to volunteer in our local communities or within a charity organisation Pension - Salary Exchange Scheme with 4% employer contribution and 5% employee contribution Discretionary Company Bonus - based on company and individual performance Life Assurance - of 4 times base salary Private Medical Insurance - which is non-contributory (spouse and dependants included) Worldwide Travel Insurance - which is non-contributory (spouse and dependants included) Enhanced Maternity and Paternity Pay Travel - season ticket loan, cycle to work scheme For a full list of benefits please visit our website
16/09/2024
Full time
Senior Back End Developer (Cyber) Location: On-site 5-days ( Worcester/Ebbw Vale/Gloucester/Great Malvern) Company: Methods Business and Digital Technology Limited About Us: Methods is a leading £100M+ IT Services Consultancy with a rich history of transforming the public sector in the UK. With over 30 years of experience, we collaborate with central government departments and agencies to create innovative, people-centred solutions. Now expanding into the private sector, we continue to drive success through our commitment to technology, data, and a human touch. Role Overview: We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Back End Developer to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in Python and SQL, with a proven track record of developing and maintaining robust Back End systems. You will collaborate closely with Front End developers, data engineers, and product managers to build scalable, efficient applications that meet user needs. Key Responsibilities: Design, develop, and maintain reliable Back End systems using Python and SQL. Utilize frameworks like Django, Flask, FastAPI, Asyncio, Aiohttp, and SQLAlchemy. Develop and document RESTful APIs, WebSocket, and GraphQL services. Manage and optimize databases (PostgreSQL, NATS, Redis, Min.IO). Implement cloud-based solutions using Microsoft Azure services. Ensure security protocols with OAuth and KeyCloak. Conduct testing with SonarQube, Pytest, isort, black, and bandit. Use Git for version control. Implement containerization and orchestration with Docker, Kubernetes, and Helm. Develop CI/CD pipelines with GitHub Actions and Azure DevOps Pipelines. Collaborate using Jira and Confluence. Monitor and enhance system performance with Prometheus and Grafana. Requirements: Extensive experience as a Senior Back End Developer. Proficient in Python and SQL. Skilled with frameworks and libraries: Django, Flask, FastAPI, Asyncio, Aiohttp, SQLAlchemy. Experience in developing/managing RESTful APIs, WebSocket, GraphQL services. Database management expertise (PostgreSQL, NATS, Redis, Min.IO). Hands-on with Microsoft Azure services. Security implementation knowledge (OAuth, KeyCloak). Testing proficiency (SonarQube, Pytest, isort, black, bandit). Version control with Git. Experience with Docker, Kubernetes, Helm. CI/CD processes familiarity (GitHub Actions, Azure DevOps Pipelines). Excellent collaboration and communication skills. Problem-solving abilities. Security Clearance: This role will require you to have or be willing to go through Security Clearance. As part of the onboarding process candidates will be asked to complete a Baseline Personnel Security Standard; details of the evidence required to apply may be found on the government website Gov.UK. If you are unable to meet this and any associated criteria, then your employment may be delayed, or rejected. Details of this will be discussed with you at interview. Benefits: Methods is passionate about its people; we want our colleagues to develop the things they are good at and enjoy. By joining us you can expect Autonomy to develop and grow your skills and experience Be part of exciting project work that is making a difference in society Strong, inspiring and thought-provoking leadership A supportive and collaborative environment Development - access to LinkedIn Learning, a management development programme, and training Wellness - 24/7 confidential employee assistance programme Flexible Working - including home working and part time Social - office parties, breakfast Tuesdays, monthly pizza Thursdays, Thirsty Thursdays, and commitment to charitable causes Time Off - 25 days of annual leave a year, plus bank holidays, with the option to buy 5 extra days each year Volunteering - 2 paid days per year to volunteer in our local communities or within a charity organisation Pension - Salary Exchange Scheme with 4% employer contribution and 5% employee contribution Discretionary Company Bonus - based on company and individual performance Life Assurance - of 4 times base salary Private Medical Insurance - which is non-contributory (spouse and dependants included) Worldwide Travel Insurance - which is non-contributory (spouse and dependants included) Enhanced Maternity and Paternity Pay Travel - season ticket loan, cycle to work scheme For a full list of benefits please visit our website
Methods Business and Digital Technology Limited Methods is a £100M+ IT Services Consultancy who has partnered with a range of central government departments and agencies to transform the way the public sector operates in the UK. Established over 30 years ago and UK-based, we apply our skills in transformation, delivery, and collaboration from across the Methods Group, to create end-to-end business and technical solutions that are people-centred, safe, and designed for the future. Our human touch sets us apart from other consultancies, system integrators and software houses - with people, technology, and data at the heart of who we are, we believe in creating value and sustainability through everything we do for our clients, staff, communities, and the planet. We 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. Predominantly focused on the public-sector, Methods is now building a significant private sector client portfolio. Methods was acquired by the Alten Group in early 2022. Methods is currently recruiting for a DevSecOps Engineer (Cyber) Consultant to join our team on a permanent basis. This role will be based on-site Requirements Specialised in cloud management of platforms, applications, data and supporting infrastructure in the capacity of a system administrator of either the AWS or Azure platform Developing automation to support continuous delivery of changes using technologies on the Azure platform. Developing infrastructure as a service configuration to automate the creation of infrastructure and platforms to host test and production systems Building and setting up new development tools and infrastructure Understanding the needs of stakeholders and conveying this to developers Working on ways to automate and improve development and release processes Testing and examining code written by others and analysing results Ensuring that systems are safe and secure against cybersecurity threats Familiar with the NCSC secure design principles Familiar with managing security of cloud platforms, including administration of secrets, tokens and certificates. Working with Architects, Data and Software Engineers to ensure that development follows established processes and works as intended Planning out projects and being involved in project management decisions Responsible for the design, security, and maintenance of cloud infrastructure Making and guiding effective decisions, explaining clearly how the decision has been reached with the ability to understand and resolve technical disputes across varying levels of complexity and risk. Communicating effectively across organisational, technical and political boundaries to understand the context and how to make complex and technical information and language simple and accessible for non-technical audiences. Understanding of how to expose data from systems (for example, through APIs), link data from multiple systems and deliver streaming services. Ensuring that risks associated with deployment are adequately understood and documented. Ideal Candidates will demonstrate: Experience working across cyber security teams would be beneficial Solid infrastructure design experience for both on-prem and cloud, to implement or migrate applications and databases to Azure. Solid experience in a range of technologies and be able to make assessments as to what is best to be used for the projects and the organisation. As well as suggest and develop innovative approaches within constrained projects and environments. Strong experience in software development, change/release management processes, and technical governance to fully understand the typical life cycle and maintenance of live systems. Ability to work with containerization platforms such as Kubernetes, PKS, Docker; cloud provisioning software, including Ansible, Terraform, Azure blueprints, ARM templates; and application performance analysis and monitoring Experience of functional and non-functional testing including automated deployment experience of applications and databases. Understanding of the government digital service manual and standards across Discovery/Alpha/Beta/Live phases. Understanding of SaaS, PaaS, IaaS technologies and the implications of their use compared with bespoke development. Being able to provide training, support and mentoring to the wider business Knowledge of how to ensure that risks associated with deployment are adequately understood and documented. Desirable Skills & Experience: Worked as part of a system support team, managing live systems and triaging & resolving incidents to resolution including management of known defects and issues. Worked as part of multi-disciplinary project team. Experience with Terraform to deploy cloud infrastructure in Azure Experience with Azure DevOps and GitHub Actions to automate the build and deploy of containerised applications Experience implementing effective instrumentation to monitor applications Experience implementing SAST and DAST tooling in deployment pipelines like Trivvy and SonarQube Experience of both AWS and Azure Dev Ops tooling. This role will require you to have or be willing to go through Security Clearance. As part of the onboarding process candidates will be asked to complete a Baseline Personnel Security Standard; details of the evidence required to apply may be found on the government website Gov.UK. If you are unable to meet this and any associated criteria, then your employment may be delayed, or rejected . Details of this will be discussed with you at interview. Benefits Methods is passionate about its people; we want our colleagues to develop the things they are good at and enjoy. By joining us you can expect Autonomy to develop and grow your skills and experience Be part of exciting project work that is making a difference in society Strong, inspiring and thought-provoking leadership A supportive and collaborative environment Development - access to LinkedIn Learning, a management development programme, and training Wellness - 24/7 confidential employee assistance programme Flexible Working - including home working and part time Social - office parties, breakfast Tuesdays, monthly pizza Thursdays, Thirsty Thursdays, and commitment to charitable causes Time Off - 25 days of annual leave a year, plus bank holidays, with the option to buy 5 extra days each year Volunteering - 2 paid days per year to volunteer in our local communities or within a charity organisation Pension - Salary Exchange Scheme with 4% employer contribution and 5% employee contribution Discretionary Company Bonus - based on company and individual performance Life Assurance - of 4 times base salary Private Medical Insurance - which is non-contributory (spouse and dependants included) Worldwide Travel Insurance - which is non-contributory (spouse and dependants included) Enhanced Maternity and Paternity Pay Travel - season ticket loan, cycle to work scheme For a full list of benefits please visit our website
16/09/2024
Full time
Methods Business and Digital Technology Limited Methods is a £100M+ IT Services Consultancy who has partnered with a range of central government departments and agencies to transform the way the public sector operates in the UK. Established over 30 years ago and UK-based, we apply our skills in transformation, delivery, and collaboration from across the Methods Group, to create end-to-end business and technical solutions that are people-centred, safe, and designed for the future. Our human touch sets us apart from other consultancies, system integrators and software houses - with people, technology, and data at the heart of who we are, we believe in creating value and sustainability through everything we do for our clients, staff, communities, and the planet. We 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. Predominantly focused on the public-sector, Methods is now building a significant private sector client portfolio. Methods was acquired by the Alten Group in early 2022. Methods is currently recruiting for a DevSecOps Engineer (Cyber) Consultant to join our team on a permanent basis. This role will be based on-site Requirements Specialised in cloud management of platforms, applications, data and supporting infrastructure in the capacity of a system administrator of either the AWS or Azure platform Developing automation to support continuous delivery of changes using technologies on the Azure platform. Developing infrastructure as a service configuration to automate the creation of infrastructure and platforms to host test and production systems Building and setting up new development tools and infrastructure Understanding the needs of stakeholders and conveying this to developers Working on ways to automate and improve development and release processes Testing and examining code written by others and analysing results Ensuring that systems are safe and secure against cybersecurity threats Familiar with the NCSC secure design principles Familiar with managing security of cloud platforms, including administration of secrets, tokens and certificates. Working with Architects, Data and Software Engineers to ensure that development follows established processes and works as intended Planning out projects and being involved in project management decisions Responsible for the design, security, and maintenance of cloud infrastructure Making and guiding effective decisions, explaining clearly how the decision has been reached with the ability to understand and resolve technical disputes across varying levels of complexity and risk. Communicating effectively across organisational, technical and political boundaries to understand the context and how to make complex and technical information and language simple and accessible for non-technical audiences. Understanding of how to expose data from systems (for example, through APIs), link data from multiple systems and deliver streaming services. Ensuring that risks associated with deployment are adequately understood and documented. Ideal Candidates will demonstrate: Experience working across cyber security teams would be beneficial Solid infrastructure design experience for both on-prem and cloud, to implement or migrate applications and databases to Azure. Solid experience in a range of technologies and be able to make assessments as to what is best to be used for the projects and the organisation. As well as suggest and develop innovative approaches within constrained projects and environments. Strong experience in software development, change/release management processes, and technical governance to fully understand the typical life cycle and maintenance of live systems. Ability to work with containerization platforms such as Kubernetes, PKS, Docker; cloud provisioning software, including Ansible, Terraform, Azure blueprints, ARM templates; and application performance analysis and monitoring Experience of functional and non-functional testing including automated deployment experience of applications and databases. Understanding of the government digital service manual and standards across Discovery/Alpha/Beta/Live phases. Understanding of SaaS, PaaS, IaaS technologies and the implications of their use compared with bespoke development. Being able to provide training, support and mentoring to the wider business Knowledge of how to ensure that risks associated with deployment are adequately understood and documented. Desirable Skills & Experience: Worked as part of a system support team, managing live systems and triaging & resolving incidents to resolution including management of known defects and issues. Worked as part of multi-disciplinary project team. Experience with Terraform to deploy cloud infrastructure in Azure Experience with Azure DevOps and GitHub Actions to automate the build and deploy of containerised applications Experience implementing effective instrumentation to monitor applications Experience implementing SAST and DAST tooling in deployment pipelines like Trivvy and SonarQube Experience of both AWS and Azure Dev Ops tooling. This role will require you to have or be willing to go through Security Clearance. As part of the onboarding process candidates will be asked to complete a Baseline Personnel Security Standard; details of the evidence required to apply may be found on the government website Gov.UK. If you are unable to meet this and any associated criteria, then your employment may be delayed, or rejected . Details of this will be discussed with you at interview. Benefits Methods is passionate about its people; we want our colleagues to develop the things they are good at and enjoy. By joining us you can expect Autonomy to develop and grow your skills and experience Be part of exciting project work that is making a difference in society Strong, inspiring and thought-provoking leadership A supportive and collaborative environment Development - access to LinkedIn Learning, a management development programme, and training Wellness - 24/7 confidential employee assistance programme Flexible Working - including home working and part time Social - office parties, breakfast Tuesdays, monthly pizza Thursdays, Thirsty Thursdays, and commitment to charitable causes Time Off - 25 days of annual leave a year, plus bank holidays, with the option to buy 5 extra days each year Volunteering - 2 paid days per year to volunteer in our local communities or within a charity organisation Pension - Salary Exchange Scheme with 4% employer contribution and 5% employee contribution Discretionary Company Bonus - based on company and individual performance Life Assurance - of 4 times base salary Private Medical Insurance - which is non-contributory (spouse and dependants included) Worldwide Travel Insurance - which is non-contributory (spouse and dependants included) Enhanced Maternity and Paternity Pay Travel - season ticket loan, cycle to work scheme For a full list of benefits please visit our website
LA International Computer Consultants Ltd
Barrow-in-furness, Cumbria
*SC CLEARED* Network Engineer 6 Month contract initially + Extensions Based: Barrow-In-Furness, Cumbria Market Rates via Umbrella We have a great opportunity with a world leading organisation where you will be provided with all of the support and development to succeed. A progressive organisation where you can really make a difference. We have a great opportunity for a Network Engineer on a long term program of work. Key Responsibilities: You will be joining an established Network Operations team working with other Network engineers. You will be supported by an established team of L1-L4 line support from an extended resolver team. Following a period of acclimatization, you will be involved in internal and vendor technical bridges, and be expected to work independently, or as part of a wider team. Daily duties: * Level 3 Network support. * Network incident diagnostics/resolution * Network change implementation via requests made via ITSM * Integrate within the established team * Demonstrate a strong 'can do' attitude and willingness to progress * Support & training will be provided to ensure further development * Form part of the on-call rota Key Skills & Experiences: o Cisco ACI software defined networks (multi-site & multi-pod) o Deep understanding of networking protocols (eg, IPSEC, HSRP, BGP, OSPF, EIGRP) o Network management tools like SolarWinds o Citrix NetScaler's o Network Firewalls (Palo Alto, Cisco Firepower, Cisco ASA & AnyConnect Remote Access) o Identity Services - AAA & Cisco ISE o Troubleshooting and fault-finding complex routing issues (BGP, OSPF & EIGRP) o Netscaler Administration This is an excellent opportunity on a great project of work, If you are looking for your next exciting opportunity, apply now for your CV to reach me directly, we will respond as soon as possible. Due to the nature and urgency of this post, candidates holding or who have held high level security clearance in the past are most welcome to apply. Please note successful applicants will be required to be security cleared prior to appointment which can take up to a minimum 10 weeks. LA International is a HMG approved ICT Recruitment and Project Solutions Consultancy, operating globally from the largest single site in the UK as an IT Consultancy or as an Employment Business & Agency depending upon the precise nature of the work, for security cleared jobs or non-clearance vacancies, LA International welcome applications from all sections of the community and from people with diverse experience and backgrounds. Award Winning LA International, winner of the Recruiter Awards for Excellence, Best IT Recruitment Company, Best Public Sector Recruitment Company and overall Gold Award winner, has now secured the most prestigious business award that any business can receive, The Queens Award for Enterprise: International Trade, for the second consecutive period.
16/09/2024
Project-based
*SC CLEARED* Network Engineer 6 Month contract initially + Extensions Based: Barrow-In-Furness, Cumbria Market Rates via Umbrella We have a great opportunity with a world leading organisation where you will be provided with all of the support and development to succeed. A progressive organisation where you can really make a difference. We have a great opportunity for a Network Engineer on a long term program of work. Key Responsibilities: You will be joining an established Network Operations team working with other Network engineers. You will be supported by an established team of L1-L4 line support from an extended resolver team. Following a period of acclimatization, you will be involved in internal and vendor technical bridges, and be expected to work independently, or as part of a wider team. Daily duties: * Level 3 Network support. * Network incident diagnostics/resolution * Network change implementation via requests made via ITSM * Integrate within the established team * Demonstrate a strong 'can do' attitude and willingness to progress * Support & training will be provided to ensure further development * Form part of the on-call rota Key Skills & Experiences: o Cisco ACI software defined networks (multi-site & multi-pod) o Deep understanding of networking protocols (eg, IPSEC, HSRP, BGP, OSPF, EIGRP) o Network management tools like SolarWinds o Citrix NetScaler's o Network Firewalls (Palo Alto, Cisco Firepower, Cisco ASA & AnyConnect Remote Access) o Identity Services - AAA & Cisco ISE o Troubleshooting and fault-finding complex routing issues (BGP, OSPF & EIGRP) o Netscaler Administration This is an excellent opportunity on a great project of work, If you are looking for your next exciting opportunity, apply now for your CV to reach me directly, we will respond as soon as possible. Due to the nature and urgency of this post, candidates holding or who have held high level security clearance in the past are most welcome to apply. Please note successful applicants will be required to be security cleared prior to appointment which can take up to a minimum 10 weeks. LA International is a HMG approved ICT Recruitment and Project Solutions Consultancy, operating globally from the largest single site in the UK as an IT Consultancy or as an Employment Business & Agency depending upon the precise nature of the work, for security cleared jobs or non-clearance vacancies, LA International welcome applications from all sections of the community and from people with diverse experience and backgrounds. Award Winning LA International, winner of the Recruiter Awards for Excellence, Best IT Recruitment Company, Best Public Sector Recruitment Company and overall Gold Award winner, has now secured the most prestigious business award that any business can receive, The Queens Award for Enterprise: International Trade, for the second consecutive period.
Cyber Vulnerability Risk Specialist, Manager Grade, is required for this financial based in Buckinghamshire. You will be experienced in vulnerability management, vulnerability risk management. This is a Cyber Risk/Attack Surface Reduction/Management. You will play a critical role in proactively identifying and mitigating potential unauthorized access, data breaches, and other security incidents. £80 - 96,000 + Excellent Financial Benefits + Bonus Hybrid working. Buckinghamshire based x3 days a week, x2 remote working available. You will have an Infrastructure background, which might include Sys Admin, Service Desk, Infra Engineering then moved in to the Vulnerability Management arena and now wants to focus more widely, specifically in Cyber Risk/Attack Surface Reduction/Management. This role requires solid communication skills, where you could be liaising at all levels, including the CISO. You will: Manage Deliverables which are closely coordinated with and integrated across all UK CISO functions for strategy development, continuous learning and awareness, reporting, innovation, service development and business/3rd party engagement. Delivering solutions to reduce the attach surface of UK assets from analysis of cyber metrics. Reporting of detailed findings, exploitation procedures and mitigation techniques and to effectively communicate with stakeholders. Ensuring continuous operations for core capabilities: threat identification and monitoring, vulnerability life cycle, critical vulnerability triage, risk reporting, and consultation on mitigation. Analysing cyber metrics to identify, prioritise and remediate root cause to reduce attach surface. You will bring: Experience in application vulnerability assessment and management, able to accurately assess the potential impacts of security flaws and involve technical teams accordingly. Understanding vulnerability analysis in the context of the most common infrastructure models (on-prem DC infrastructure & DMZ, cloud IaaS/PaaS, Enterprise SaaS.) Knowledge of common vulnerabilities and exposures (CVEs), common attack vectors, and security best practices. Ability to design and execute scenario-based tests tailored to the firm's infrastructure and practices. Project management (technical) experience preferably within cyber security.
16/09/2024
Full time
Cyber Vulnerability Risk Specialist, Manager Grade, is required for this financial based in Buckinghamshire. You will be experienced in vulnerability management, vulnerability risk management. This is a Cyber Risk/Attack Surface Reduction/Management. You will play a critical role in proactively identifying and mitigating potential unauthorized access, data breaches, and other security incidents. £80 - 96,000 + Excellent Financial Benefits + Bonus Hybrid working. Buckinghamshire based x3 days a week, x2 remote working available. You will have an Infrastructure background, which might include Sys Admin, Service Desk, Infra Engineering then moved in to the Vulnerability Management arena and now wants to focus more widely, specifically in Cyber Risk/Attack Surface Reduction/Management. This role requires solid communication skills, where you could be liaising at all levels, including the CISO. You will: Manage Deliverables which are closely coordinated with and integrated across all UK CISO functions for strategy development, continuous learning and awareness, reporting, innovation, service development and business/3rd party engagement. Delivering solutions to reduce the attach surface of UK assets from analysis of cyber metrics. Reporting of detailed findings, exploitation procedures and mitigation techniques and to effectively communicate with stakeholders. Ensuring continuous operations for core capabilities: threat identification and monitoring, vulnerability life cycle, critical vulnerability triage, risk reporting, and consultation on mitigation. Analysing cyber metrics to identify, prioritise and remediate root cause to reduce attach surface. You will bring: Experience in application vulnerability assessment and management, able to accurately assess the potential impacts of security flaws and involve technical teams accordingly. Understanding vulnerability analysis in the context of the most common infrastructure models (on-prem DC infrastructure & DMZ, cloud IaaS/PaaS, Enterprise SaaS.) Knowledge of common vulnerabilities and exposures (CVEs), common attack vectors, and security best practices. Ability to design and execute scenario-based tests tailored to the firm's infrastructure and practices. Project management (technical) experience preferably within cyber security.
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
Role Title: Network Engineer (SC Cleared) Duration: 6 months Location: Barrow-in-Furness (ON SITE 5 DAYS PER WEEK) Rate: £ Market Rates - Umbrella only NOTE: Applicants must hold Active Security Clearance and be SOLE UK Nationals ONLY to be eligible for this role Would you like to join a global leader in consulting, technology services and digital transformation? Our client is at the forefront of innovation to address the entire breadth of opportunities in the evolving world of cloud, digital and platforms. Role purpose/summary You will be joining an established Network Operations team working with other Network engineers. You will be supported by an established team of L1-L4 line support from an extended Capgemini resolver team. Following a period of acclimatization, you will be involved in internal and vendor technical bridges, and be expected to work independently, or as part of a wider team. Daily duties: . Level 3 Network support. . Network incident diagnostics/resolution . Network change implementation via requests made via ITSM . Integrate within the established team . Demonstrate a strong 'can do' attitude and willingness to progress . Support & training will be provided to ensure further development . Form part of the on-call rota Key Skills/requirements Essential networking hands-on experience with: o Cisco ACI software defined networks (multi-site & multi-pod) o Deep understanding of networking protocols (eg, IPSEC, HSRP, BGP, OSPF, EIGRP) o Network management tools like SolarWinds o Citrix NetScaler's o Network Firewalls (Palo Alto, Cisco Firepower, Cisco ASA & AnyConnect Remote Access) o Identity Services - AAA & Cisco ISE o Troubleshooting and fault-finding complex routing issues (BGP, OSPF & EIGRP) o Netscaler Administration All profiles will be reviewed against the required skills and experience. Due to the high number of applications, we will only be able to respond to successful applicants in the first instance. We thank you for your interest and the time taken to apply!
16/09/2024
Project-based
Role Title: Network Engineer (SC Cleared) Duration: 6 months Location: Barrow-in-Furness (ON SITE 5 DAYS PER WEEK) Rate: £ Market Rates - Umbrella only NOTE: Applicants must hold Active Security Clearance and be SOLE UK Nationals ONLY to be eligible for this role Would you like to join a global leader in consulting, technology services and digital transformation? Our client is at the forefront of innovation to address the entire breadth of opportunities in the evolving world of cloud, digital and platforms. Role purpose/summary You will be joining an established Network Operations team working with other Network engineers. You will be supported by an established team of L1-L4 line support from an extended Capgemini resolver team. Following a period of acclimatization, you will be involved in internal and vendor technical bridges, and be expected to work independently, or as part of a wider team. Daily duties: . Level 3 Network support. . Network incident diagnostics/resolution . Network change implementation via requests made via ITSM . Integrate within the established team . Demonstrate a strong 'can do' attitude and willingness to progress . Support & training will be provided to ensure further development . Form part of the on-call rota Key Skills/requirements Essential networking hands-on experience with: o Cisco ACI software defined networks (multi-site & multi-pod) o Deep understanding of networking protocols (eg, IPSEC, HSRP, BGP, OSPF, EIGRP) o Network management tools like SolarWinds o Citrix NetScaler's o Network Firewalls (Palo Alto, Cisco Firepower, Cisco ASA & AnyConnect Remote Access) o Identity Services - AAA & Cisco ISE o Troubleshooting and fault-finding complex routing issues (BGP, OSPF & EIGRP) o Netscaler Administration All profiles will be reviewed against the required skills and experience. Due to the high number of applications, we will only be able to respond to successful applicants in the first instance. We thank you for your interest and the time taken to apply!
We are seeking an experienced OT Architect with a strong background in IoT . The successful candidate will play a key role in designing and delivering operational technology architectures that enable secure and effective IoT solutions. You will have a strong understanding of IoT systems, data management, and telemetry systems, particularly within the Water Utility sector. Required Skills & Experience: 15+ years of experience working in the IoT space as an OT Architect , with demonstrated experience in designing and delivering complex OT architecture solutions. 5+ years of experience working in the UK Water Utility industry, with a deep understanding of the regulatory environment and KPIs required for water companies. Proficiency in designing and deploying Telemetry systems for industrial applications. Strong understanding of IoT Data management, including event-driven monitoring, alarms, and reporting mechanisms. Proven ability to ensure security, scalability, and operational efficiency in IoT environments. Preferred Qualifications: Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field. Experience working with water utility SCADA systems or similar. Excellent problem-solving and communication skills. Ability to work independently and manage complex projects.
16/09/2024
Full time
We are seeking an experienced OT Architect with a strong background in IoT . The successful candidate will play a key role in designing and delivering operational technology architectures that enable secure and effective IoT solutions. You will have a strong understanding of IoT systems, data management, and telemetry systems, particularly within the Water Utility sector. Required Skills & Experience: 15+ years of experience working in the IoT space as an OT Architect , with demonstrated experience in designing and delivering complex OT architecture solutions. 5+ years of experience working in the UK Water Utility industry, with a deep understanding of the regulatory environment and KPIs required for water companies. Proficiency in designing and deploying Telemetry systems for industrial applications. Strong understanding of IoT Data management, including event-driven monitoring, alarms, and reporting mechanisms. Proven ability to ensure security, scalability, and operational efficiency in IoT environments. Preferred Qualifications: Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field. Experience working with water utility SCADA systems or similar. Excellent problem-solving and communication skills. Ability to work independently and manage complex projects.
Elastic Consultant with experience of Elastic SIEM required for a secure MoD project on an initial 6 month contract, with a high chance of 12 months renewal. You must hold active eDV clearance for this role. Working Outside IR35, we are seeking an eDV Cleared Elastic Consultant professional to join an in-flight project on an urgent basis. You will be comfortable with Elastic SIEM, but also any experience of the wider Elastic suite, such as Observability and/or ElasticSearch would be a great added bonus! Please note, for this Elastic Consultant contract it is essential you hold current eDV Clearance and we won't be able to accept any applications without it. This contract is working full time onsite in London, with a day rate of £1,000 - £1,100 per day. This is a fantastic opportunity to join an Outside IR35 security focused project which has good longevity and is highly likely you will be extended beyond the initial 6 month term. To apply for this Elastic Consultant contract please send your CV to Jennifer Palmer at IT Recruitment Solutions. Elastic Consultant, SIEM Engineer, Elastic, Observability, ElasticSearch, Contract, eDV Cleared, Security Cleared, Outside IR35 £1,000 - £1,100 per day (Outside IR35) London
16/09/2024
Project-based
Elastic Consultant with experience of Elastic SIEM required for a secure MoD project on an initial 6 month contract, with a high chance of 12 months renewal. You must hold active eDV clearance for this role. Working Outside IR35, we are seeking an eDV Cleared Elastic Consultant professional to join an in-flight project on an urgent basis. You will be comfortable with Elastic SIEM, but also any experience of the wider Elastic suite, such as Observability and/or ElasticSearch would be a great added bonus! Please note, for this Elastic Consultant contract it is essential you hold current eDV Clearance and we won't be able to accept any applications without it. This contract is working full time onsite in London, with a day rate of £1,000 - £1,100 per day. This is a fantastic opportunity to join an Outside IR35 security focused project which has good longevity and is highly likely you will be extended beyond the initial 6 month term. To apply for this Elastic Consultant contract please send your CV to Jennifer Palmer at IT Recruitment Solutions. Elastic Consultant, SIEM Engineer, Elastic, Observability, ElasticSearch, Contract, eDV Cleared, Security Cleared, Outside IR35 £1,000 - £1,100 per day (Outside IR35) London
IT Recruitment Solutions
Cheltenham, Gloucestershire
Elastic Consultant with experience of Elastic SIEM required for a secure MoD project on an initial 6 month contract, with a high chance of 12 months renewal. You must hold active eDV clearance for this role. Working Outside IR35, we are seeking an eDV Cleared Elastic Consultant professional to join an in-flight project on an urgent basis. You will be comfortable with Elastic SIEM, but also any experience of the wider Elastic suite, such as Observability and/or ElasticSearch would be a great added bonus! Please note, for this Elastic Consultant contract it is essential you hold current eDV Clearance and we won't be able to accept any applications without it. This contract is working full time onsite in Cheltenham, with a day rate of £1,000 - £1,100 per day. This is a fantastic opportunity to join an Outside IR35 security focused project which has good longevity and is highly likely you will be extended beyond the initial 6 month term. To apply for this Elastic Consultant contract please send your CV to Jennifer Palmer at IT Recruitment Solutions. Elastic Consultant, SIEM Engineer, Elastic, Observability, ElasticSearch, Contract, eDV Cleared, Security Cleared, Outside IR35 £1,000 - £1,100 per day (Outside IR35) Cheltenham
16/09/2024
Project-based
Elastic Consultant with experience of Elastic SIEM required for a secure MoD project on an initial 6 month contract, with a high chance of 12 months renewal. You must hold active eDV clearance for this role. Working Outside IR35, we are seeking an eDV Cleared Elastic Consultant professional to join an in-flight project on an urgent basis. You will be comfortable with Elastic SIEM, but also any experience of the wider Elastic suite, such as Observability and/or ElasticSearch would be a great added bonus! Please note, for this Elastic Consultant contract it is essential you hold current eDV Clearance and we won't be able to accept any applications without it. This contract is working full time onsite in Cheltenham, with a day rate of £1,000 - £1,100 per day. This is a fantastic opportunity to join an Outside IR35 security focused project which has good longevity and is highly likely you will be extended beyond the initial 6 month term. To apply for this Elastic Consultant contract please send your CV to Jennifer Palmer at IT Recruitment Solutions. Elastic Consultant, SIEM Engineer, Elastic, Observability, ElasticSearch, Contract, eDV Cleared, Security Cleared, Outside IR35 £1,000 - £1,100 per day (Outside IR35) Cheltenham
Senior Engineer - Application Security Start Date: ASAP Contract Length: 12 Month Contract Location/Remote Working: Galway - Hybrid - 1 week Onsite, 3 weeks Remote Pay Rate: 300- 360 Euros Per Day Summary Trust in SODA is collaborating with a leading finance company who are seeking an accomplished Senior Engineer to focus on their application security. As a team member, you will play a pivotal role in steering decisions, leading deployments, and crafting integrations with their current systems. They are ideally looking for someone who would have experience in 2 or more of the following areas: DevOps, Security (ideally App Sec) and Software Development. Essentials AWS certification (advantageous) and has working experience with cloud environments. Hands on experience with automation & pipeline implementation (Testing, Continuous Integration/Continuous Delivery pipeline). Any application security experience, including Pen Testing, Static Composition Analysis (SCA), SAST, DAST, and Web Application Firewalls (WAF) would be considered a plus. Experience with data processes, including but not limited to ETL, ELT, Data Modeling, and proficiency with BI tools like PowerBI, Tableau, or similar, as well as Oracle or equivalent RDBMS, is also advantageous. Skills You possess strong engineering skills and have experience deploying maintainable, scalable multi-tiered applications. You are capable of designing and developing tools/applications. You have experience with test automation, including solid understanding of test tools. You have a security architecture mentality. Key Responsibilities Design, develop, test, deploy and maintain SAST, SCA and secret scanning tools into the CI/CD pipeline and developer workflow tools. Evaluate and leverage opensource or vendor technologies, to support the development community in eliminating application security vulnerabilities from their applications. You are a collaborative team-player in an autonomous team, owning all aspects of delivery (coding, quality, DevSecOps).
16/09/2024
Project-based
Senior Engineer - Application Security Start Date: ASAP Contract Length: 12 Month Contract Location/Remote Working: Galway - Hybrid - 1 week Onsite, 3 weeks Remote Pay Rate: 300- 360 Euros Per Day Summary Trust in SODA is collaborating with a leading finance company who are seeking an accomplished Senior Engineer to focus on their application security. As a team member, you will play a pivotal role in steering decisions, leading deployments, and crafting integrations with their current systems. They are ideally looking for someone who would have experience in 2 or more of the following areas: DevOps, Security (ideally App Sec) and Software Development. Essentials AWS certification (advantageous) and has working experience with cloud environments. Hands on experience with automation & pipeline implementation (Testing, Continuous Integration/Continuous Delivery pipeline). Any application security experience, including Pen Testing, Static Composition Analysis (SCA), SAST, DAST, and Web Application Firewalls (WAF) would be considered a plus. Experience with data processes, including but not limited to ETL, ELT, Data Modeling, and proficiency with BI tools like PowerBI, Tableau, or similar, as well as Oracle or equivalent RDBMS, is also advantageous. Skills You possess strong engineering skills and have experience deploying maintainable, scalable multi-tiered applications. You are capable of designing and developing tools/applications. You have experience with test automation, including solid understanding of test tools. You have a security architecture mentality. Key Responsibilities Design, develop, test, deploy and maintain SAST, SCA and secret scanning tools into the CI/CD pipeline and developer workflow tools. Evaluate and leverage opensource or vendor technologies, to support the development community in eliminating application security vulnerabilities from their applications. You are a collaborative team-player in an autonomous team, owning all aspects of delivery (coding, quality, DevSecOps).
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.
IT Support Shift Engineer - x4 Position: Technical Support Engineer (24/7) Location: Northampton with Hybrid Options Job Type: Permanent, 40 hours per week, 4-on, 4-off shifts. Salary: £28,000 - £30,000 (DOE) About the Role: As a Technical Support Engineer, you will be part of a dynamic team, providing critical support across various in-demand technology platforms. This role goes beyond basic IT support, offering you the opportunity to develop expertise in areas like infrastructure, networking, and security. Key Responsibilities: Provide support in diverse technical areas including Windows Server, Microsoft Azure, MS SQL, SharePoint, Exchange, Teams, Hyper-V, VMware, and various networking technologies. Collaborate with your team to efficiently manage and escalate support requests while maintaining high standards of customer service. Build strong relationships with clients, offering proactive updates and solutions. Contribute to server maintenance, patching, backups, and continuous improvement of IT environments. Ideal Candidate Profile: 1+ year of experience in an IT support desk role, preferably within a Managed Service Provider (MSP), internal IT support, or telecommunications/networking environment. Strong knowledge of networking and Servers, with certifications a nice to have eg CompTIA A+ & N+, AZ-900 or higher being even more advantageous. A proactive problem-solver with a focus on continuous improvement. Excellent communication skills and a collaborative team player. Ability to work a 4-on, 4-off shift pattern, including nights, weekends, and public holidays. What's in it for You: Competitive salary of £28,000 - £30,000 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, with an option to buy additional days Hybrid working options depending on shift patterns Life Assurance (4x basic salary) and Workplace Pension Scheme Access to Perkbox and Employee Assistance Programme Free parking at the Northampton office Join this team where your growth and development are prioritized. Apply now to take the next step in your IT career! Equal Opportunity Employer: We welcome applications from all individuals who have the right to work in the UK. Successful candidates will undergo identity checks and reference verification. Carbon60, Lorien & SRG - The Impellam Group STEM Portfolio are acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
16/09/2024
Full time
IT Support Shift Engineer - x4 Position: Technical Support Engineer (24/7) Location: Northampton with Hybrid Options Job Type: Permanent, 40 hours per week, 4-on, 4-off shifts. Salary: £28,000 - £30,000 (DOE) About the Role: As a Technical Support Engineer, you will be part of a dynamic team, providing critical support across various in-demand technology platforms. This role goes beyond basic IT support, offering you the opportunity to develop expertise in areas like infrastructure, networking, and security. Key Responsibilities: Provide support in diverse technical areas including Windows Server, Microsoft Azure, MS SQL, SharePoint, Exchange, Teams, Hyper-V, VMware, and various networking technologies. Collaborate with your team to efficiently manage and escalate support requests while maintaining high standards of customer service. Build strong relationships with clients, offering proactive updates and solutions. Contribute to server maintenance, patching, backups, and continuous improvement of IT environments. Ideal Candidate Profile: 1+ year of experience in an IT support desk role, preferably within a Managed Service Provider (MSP), internal IT support, or telecommunications/networking environment. Strong knowledge of networking and Servers, with certifications a nice to have eg CompTIA A+ & N+, AZ-900 or higher being even more advantageous. A proactive problem-solver with a focus on continuous improvement. Excellent communication skills and a collaborative team player. Ability to work a 4-on, 4-off shift pattern, including nights, weekends, and public holidays. What's in it for You: Competitive salary of £28,000 - £30,000 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, with an option to buy additional days Hybrid working options depending on shift patterns Life Assurance (4x basic salary) and Workplace Pension Scheme Access to Perkbox and Employee Assistance Programme Free parking at the Northampton office Join this team where your growth and development are prioritized. Apply now to take the next step in your IT career! Equal Opportunity Employer: We welcome applications from all individuals who have the right to work in the UK. Successful candidates will undergo identity checks and reference verification. Carbon60, Lorien & SRG - The Impellam Group STEM Portfolio are acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
MS Dynamics 365 Developers and Architects are required with a market leading Microsoft Partner to deliver to leading Microsoft projects and ensure a delivered solution meets user needs, goals and objectives the business and ensure any development can scale. The MS Dynamics 365 Developers and Architects follow and promotes software engineering best practices. The MS Dynamics 365 Developers and Architects work as part of a team to deliver some of the most innovative software solutions available in a cloud-first environment with a strong focus on DevOps practices from design to production. MS Dynamics 365 Developers and Architects will have defined career development prospects to progress to Senior Manager/Director level positions in the future as part of their personal development. The MS Dynamics 365 Developers and Architects will also help shape the Microsoft Business Applications technical capability by bringing your ideas for improvement forward and see them implemented The MS Dynamics 365 Developers and Architects will have the following profile Dynamics 365 SDK and tooling Experience completing custom development in Dynamics 365 Programming knowledge, including C#, JavaScript, TypeScript and .NET Experience with Continuous Integration (CI) and Continuous Delivery (CD), ideally using Azure DevOps Agile methodology and interest in Microsoft Azure development and integration The MS Dynamics 365 Developers and Architects can live anywhere in the UK but will need to be willing to work on site when required, this is expected to be on average 20% of the time, expenses are fully covered for any project travel required. The MS Dynamics 365 Developers and Architects must have full rights to work in the UK without requiring work permit sponsorship. Please note that candidates should also be willing to undergo security vetting which requires the candidate to have been a UK resident for the past 5 years with no travel outside of the UK for more than 28 days consecutively. The role is hybrid working and the candidate can live anywhere in the UK. Please send over your application ASAP for a confidential discussion around this excellent opportunity!
16/09/2024
Full time
MS Dynamics 365 Developers and Architects are required with a market leading Microsoft Partner to deliver to leading Microsoft projects and ensure a delivered solution meets user needs, goals and objectives the business and ensure any development can scale. The MS Dynamics 365 Developers and Architects follow and promotes software engineering best practices. The MS Dynamics 365 Developers and Architects work as part of a team to deliver some of the most innovative software solutions available in a cloud-first environment with a strong focus on DevOps practices from design to production. MS Dynamics 365 Developers and Architects will have defined career development prospects to progress to Senior Manager/Director level positions in the future as part of their personal development. The MS Dynamics 365 Developers and Architects will also help shape the Microsoft Business Applications technical capability by bringing your ideas for improvement forward and see them implemented The MS Dynamics 365 Developers and Architects will have the following profile Dynamics 365 SDK and tooling Experience completing custom development in Dynamics 365 Programming knowledge, including C#, JavaScript, TypeScript and .NET Experience with Continuous Integration (CI) and Continuous Delivery (CD), ideally using Azure DevOps Agile methodology and interest in Microsoft Azure development and integration The MS Dynamics 365 Developers and Architects can live anywhere in the UK but will need to be willing to work on site when required, this is expected to be on average 20% of the time, expenses are fully covered for any project travel required. The MS Dynamics 365 Developers and Architects must have full rights to work in the UK without requiring work permit sponsorship. Please note that candidates should also be willing to undergo security vetting which requires the candidate to have been a UK resident for the past 5 years with no travel outside of the UK for more than 28 days consecutively. The role is hybrid working and the candidate can live anywhere in the UK. Please send over your application ASAP for a confidential discussion around this excellent opportunity!