Position: Senior Unix Platform System Engineer Location: London, UK Duration: Permanent Key Responsibilities: Overview As a Virtualisation & Compute Unix Administrator you would be focused on build, implementation and support of Vocalink Core Services of Virtualisation & Compute platforms (Redhat, OEL, Solaris, OVM, VMware). The role requires a focus on service to ensure that all SLA's and availability targets are met. The role also requires thought leadership and an ability to drive IT initiatives that continually improve our efficiency, agility, performance, availability, and operational excellence. Responsibilities Coordinates the building and maintaining of system and platform technologies and environments, including associated software products Performs life cycle management for supported hardware platforms, including technical refresh planning and capacity upgrades Participates in the planning and implementation of system/platform updates to optimize performance, efficiency, and capacity Performs holistic platform security posture which includes identifying risks, escalating potential concerns, and implementing both risk mitigation plans and control functions Completes status reports, troubleshooting guides, and project plans to provide in-depth technical assistance to development programmers and customers Resolves chronic complex problems, providing managerial operational support to maintain systems and platforms May perform financial planning, forecasting, and budget tracking to reduce total cost of ownership and allocate resources efficiently Assist 3rd line support in the analysis of root causes of all major issues, planning redesigns where appropriate. Work in partnership with 3rd party suppliers, understanding and implementing industry best practice across our technology stack. Experience Experience leading a major work stream or multiple smaller work streams for a large platform system domain initiative, often providing technical guidance and advice to ensure consistent deployment of solutions Implement UNIX/Linux/Platform installs and upgrades Implement UNIX/Linux/Platform 3rd Party Software installs and upgrades. Document and manage change to existing hardware/software platforms. Experience setting priorities, objectives, and driving deliverables within global technology domains and sub-domains Experience engaging with the broader technical community to anticipate developments in innovation, often evaluating new solutions and recommending future business platform system requirements Experience performing process improvements and automation activities for operational and financial value, applying tools and technologies Successfully served as a go-to-person to resolve and prevent platform system infrastructure issues, deriving impactful solutions Technical and Professional Skills: - RedHat and/or OEL - Advanced Solaris 10 & 11- Advanced Solaris Zones & LDOM's - Intermediate Patching & Live upgrades - Advanced Volume Managers, ZFS, VXFM - Advanced Clustering experience - Advanced Virtual Machine Management (OVM) - Advanced VMWare - Intermediate HCI experience (VxRail, Stack or) - Advanced Converged experience (Exadata, Supercluster, PCA) - Advanced Chassis/Blade based server technology - Advanced X86 hardware - Advanced Networking skills TCP/IP, DNS, SSH, DNS, LDAP - Advanced Automation (Python,) - Advanced Jumpstart - Intermediate Satellite - Intermediate Splunk - Basic Qualys - Intermediate Broad experience across ITIL Service Management disciplines. Storage technologies (DellEMC, HP) - Intermediate Backup technologies - Basic Atlassian experience - Jira, Confluence - Intermediate Agile methodology awareness (Scrum/Kanban) - Intermediate Terraform & Ansible - Advanced DevOps Tooling (Ansible, Git) - Advanced Infrastructure As Code experience - Advanced Infrastructure & Network awareness - Advanced At least one Shell Scripting language (Bash, Bourne, Perl, C-Shell) HSM experience - Intermediate
04/07/2025
Full time
Position: Senior Unix Platform System Engineer Location: London, UK Duration: Permanent Key Responsibilities: Overview As a Virtualisation & Compute Unix Administrator you would be focused on build, implementation and support of Vocalink Core Services of Virtualisation & Compute platforms (Redhat, OEL, Solaris, OVM, VMware). The role requires a focus on service to ensure that all SLA's and availability targets are met. The role also requires thought leadership and an ability to drive IT initiatives that continually improve our efficiency, agility, performance, availability, and operational excellence. Responsibilities Coordinates the building and maintaining of system and platform technologies and environments, including associated software products Performs life cycle management for supported hardware platforms, including technical refresh planning and capacity upgrades Participates in the planning and implementation of system/platform updates to optimize performance, efficiency, and capacity Performs holistic platform security posture which includes identifying risks, escalating potential concerns, and implementing both risk mitigation plans and control functions Completes status reports, troubleshooting guides, and project plans to provide in-depth technical assistance to development programmers and customers Resolves chronic complex problems, providing managerial operational support to maintain systems and platforms May perform financial planning, forecasting, and budget tracking to reduce total cost of ownership and allocate resources efficiently Assist 3rd line support in the analysis of root causes of all major issues, planning redesigns where appropriate. Work in partnership with 3rd party suppliers, understanding and implementing industry best practice across our technology stack. Experience Experience leading a major work stream or multiple smaller work streams for a large platform system domain initiative, often providing technical guidance and advice to ensure consistent deployment of solutions Implement UNIX/Linux/Platform installs and upgrades Implement UNIX/Linux/Platform 3rd Party Software installs and upgrades. Document and manage change to existing hardware/software platforms. Experience setting priorities, objectives, and driving deliverables within global technology domains and sub-domains Experience engaging with the broader technical community to anticipate developments in innovation, often evaluating new solutions and recommending future business platform system requirements Experience performing process improvements and automation activities for operational and financial value, applying tools and technologies Successfully served as a go-to-person to resolve and prevent platform system infrastructure issues, deriving impactful solutions Technical and Professional Skills: - RedHat and/or OEL - Advanced Solaris 10 & 11- Advanced Solaris Zones & LDOM's - Intermediate Patching & Live upgrades - Advanced Volume Managers, ZFS, VXFM - Advanced Clustering experience - Advanced Virtual Machine Management (OVM) - Advanced VMWare - Intermediate HCI experience (VxRail, Stack or) - Advanced Converged experience (Exadata, Supercluster, PCA) - Advanced Chassis/Blade based server technology - Advanced X86 hardware - Advanced Networking skills TCP/IP, DNS, SSH, DNS, LDAP - Advanced Automation (Python,) - Advanced Jumpstart - Intermediate Satellite - Intermediate Splunk - Basic Qualys - Intermediate Broad experience across ITIL Service Management disciplines. Storage technologies (DellEMC, HP) - Intermediate Backup technologies - Basic Atlassian experience - Jira, Confluence - Intermediate Agile methodology awareness (Scrum/Kanban) - Intermediate Terraform & Ansible - Advanced DevOps Tooling (Ansible, Git) - Advanced Infrastructure As Code experience - Advanced Infrastructure & Network awareness - Advanced At least one Shell Scripting language (Bash, Bourne, Perl, C-Shell) HSM experience - Intermediate
Technical Services Manager Redhill, Surrey Must be eligible for DV Clearance Up to c£55,000 per year The Opportunity: My client are a communications company and they are currently looking for a Technical Services Manager to be based out of their HQ in Surrey that will see you reporting into the UK Senior Technical Services Manager. This role will take ownership of all support cases across Commercial Satellite Communication Services (CSCS) and will work closely with the MOD System Engineering and MOD Project teams; and as the role develops, you must ensure that relevant teams responsible for the ticket at all times are supported and managed, ensuring effective support case resolution. You must also ensure Internal briefings to senior management regarding status and plan of action for support cases are communicated effectively. Skills and Experience: Ability to work hard, show tenacity, proactively work on own initiative, solve problems using your own judgement, meeting tight deadlines and balancing priorities to achieve the right results. Royal Navy technical comms experience across COMSAT, MILSAT, MNE and Message handling. A desire to want to immerse themselves technically to become proficient in support Understanding of wider MOD networks across land and sea. Technical experience of electrical/electronic, IT networking equipment and satellite communications. Must be extremely customer focused with a proactive and flexible approach to work. Good numeracy and literacy skills and experienced in standard MS Office applications. The ability to produce a high standard of work which meets or exceeds customer's requirements. Flexibility with regards to travel and the changing requirements of the role. Understanding of ITIL would be advantageous. Management of the MOD Escalation Process, refining such that detail is captured as required. Provision of training to 1st and 2nd Line IT Support staff and also assist in facilitating on-boarding new Field Service Engineers. Please contact John here at ISR to learn more about our exciting client based in Surrey and their ongoing growth plans
03/07/2025
Full time
Technical Services Manager Redhill, Surrey Must be eligible for DV Clearance Up to c£55,000 per year The Opportunity: My client are a communications company and they are currently looking for a Technical Services Manager to be based out of their HQ in Surrey that will see you reporting into the UK Senior Technical Services Manager. This role will take ownership of all support cases across Commercial Satellite Communication Services (CSCS) and will work closely with the MOD System Engineering and MOD Project teams; and as the role develops, you must ensure that relevant teams responsible for the ticket at all times are supported and managed, ensuring effective support case resolution. You must also ensure Internal briefings to senior management regarding status and plan of action for support cases are communicated effectively. Skills and Experience: Ability to work hard, show tenacity, proactively work on own initiative, solve problems using your own judgement, meeting tight deadlines and balancing priorities to achieve the right results. Royal Navy technical comms experience across COMSAT, MILSAT, MNE and Message handling. A desire to want to immerse themselves technically to become proficient in support Understanding of wider MOD networks across land and sea. Technical experience of electrical/electronic, IT networking equipment and satellite communications. Must be extremely customer focused with a proactive and flexible approach to work. Good numeracy and literacy skills and experienced in standard MS Office applications. The ability to produce a high standard of work which meets or exceeds customer's requirements. Flexibility with regards to travel and the changing requirements of the role. Understanding of ITIL would be advantageous. Management of the MOD Escalation Process, refining such that detail is captured as required. Provision of training to 1st and 2nd Line IT Support staff and also assist in facilitating on-boarding new Field Service Engineers. Please contact John here at ISR to learn more about our exciting client based in Surrey and their ongoing growth plans
Account Manager/Business Development (IT Services into P&C Insurance) London (Hybrid) - £80-120K + Uncapped Commission + Bonus Our client is a globally recognised leader in delivering cutting-edge IT services & digital transformation solutions to the insurance industry. After building a strong reputation & client base in the U.S., they are now expanding aggressively into the UK market , with a focus on Property & Casualty Insurance. A unique opportunity to join an ambitious and fast-growing firm at a pivotal point in their UK expansion, and to play a central role in building new relationships, generating revenue, and shaping market strategy. The Role We're seeking a high-performing Account Manager with a proven track record of selling IT services & consulting solutions into the UK P&C Insurance sector . This is a hands-on, hunter-style role focused on new business dev, where your ability to build relationships, tailor complex IT solutions, and close deals with C-level insurance executives will be key to success. Key Responsibilities New Business Development : Identify and target new P&C insurance clients (carriers, MGAs, brokers) across the UK market through proactive outreach, industry networking, and strategic prospecting. Solution Selling : Engage with senior decision-makers to understand business challenges and position tailored IT service offerings including digital transformation, platform modernisation, data/AI solutions, and core systems integration. Full Sales Lifecycle Ownership : Manage the complete sales process - from lead generation and qualification to proposal development, deal negotiation, and contract closure. Client Engagement : Conduct regular in-person and virtual meetings to build trust, uncover opportunities, and drive account growth. Collaboration : Work closely with internal delivery, solution architecture, and marketing teams to ensure proposals meet client needs and align with technical capabilities. Requirements 5+ years' experience selling IT services/consulting solutions into the UK P&C insurance market Deep understanding of the UK insurance ecosystem , with strong networks among brokers, underwriters, carriers, and MGAs What's on Offer Join a high-growth, globally recognised brand entering the UK market Work with a collaborative and forward-thinking leadership team Career growth opportunities in a fast-scaling international business If you're a strategic seller with strong relationships in the P&C insurance sector and a passion for IT-led transformation, we'd love to hear from you.
01/07/2025
Full time
Account Manager/Business Development (IT Services into P&C Insurance) London (Hybrid) - £80-120K + Uncapped Commission + Bonus Our client is a globally recognised leader in delivering cutting-edge IT services & digital transformation solutions to the insurance industry. After building a strong reputation & client base in the U.S., they are now expanding aggressively into the UK market , with a focus on Property & Casualty Insurance. A unique opportunity to join an ambitious and fast-growing firm at a pivotal point in their UK expansion, and to play a central role in building new relationships, generating revenue, and shaping market strategy. The Role We're seeking a high-performing Account Manager with a proven track record of selling IT services & consulting solutions into the UK P&C Insurance sector . This is a hands-on, hunter-style role focused on new business dev, where your ability to build relationships, tailor complex IT solutions, and close deals with C-level insurance executives will be key to success. Key Responsibilities New Business Development : Identify and target new P&C insurance clients (carriers, MGAs, brokers) across the UK market through proactive outreach, industry networking, and strategic prospecting. Solution Selling : Engage with senior decision-makers to understand business challenges and position tailored IT service offerings including digital transformation, platform modernisation, data/AI solutions, and core systems integration. Full Sales Lifecycle Ownership : Manage the complete sales process - from lead generation and qualification to proposal development, deal negotiation, and contract closure. Client Engagement : Conduct regular in-person and virtual meetings to build trust, uncover opportunities, and drive account growth. Collaboration : Work closely with internal delivery, solution architecture, and marketing teams to ensure proposals meet client needs and align with technical capabilities. Requirements 5+ years' experience selling IT services/consulting solutions into the UK P&C insurance market Deep understanding of the UK insurance ecosystem , with strong networks among brokers, underwriters, carriers, and MGAs What's on Offer Join a high-growth, globally recognised brand entering the UK market Work with a collaborative and forward-thinking leadership team Career growth opportunities in a fast-scaling international business If you're a strategic seller with strong relationships in the P&C insurance sector and a passion for IT-led transformation, we'd love to hear from you.
We're working with a large scale organisation in Glasgow currently going through an ambitious digital transformation, modernising their infrastructure estate and moving from a heavily onprem setup to a more scalable, cloud first model. As part of this evolution, they're hiring a 3rd Line Infrastructure Engineer with strong Microsoft experience to support and lead key projects across Azure, Intune, and endpoint security. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a hands on technical environment and enjoys balancing BAU escalations with impactful project delivery. You'll play a key role as part of a small internal IT team, working closely with first line support, key stakeholders across the business, and external vendors to help deliver a wide range of infrastructure improvements. From migrating to Azure AD and Intune, to rolling out Defender across the business and helping push toward Cyber Essentials Plus and ISO 27001 compliance; there's a lot going on, and you'll be in the thick of it. Alongside cloud migration work, you'll also be involved in troubleshooting Server Side issues, maintaining core infrastructure services, and making sure everything runs smoothly behind the scenes. Responsibilities: You'll support and lead 3rd line infrastructure activities across onprem and cloud services, resolving escalated issues while contributing to a variety of internal projects. You'll work within an ITIL aligned environment, helping improve system performance, network reliability, and cyber security posture. Collaborating across support functions and with senior leadership, you'll take ownership of your technical space, from endpoint security to server virtualisation and cloud platform improvements. It'd be great if you have Strong Microsoft knowledge; Azure AD, Intune, Entra, O365, Endpoint Manager Experience supporting server platforms (Windows Server, Exchange, SharePoint) Virtualisation (VMware, Hyper V, or Proxmox) and Scripting (PowerShell) Solid networking knowledge - DNS, DHCP, routing, Firewalls, web filtering Experience supporting telephony platforms in a business environment Exposure to cloud migrations, ideally Azure (some AWS experience also fine) Experience supporting enterprise platforms like IIS & SQL Familiarity with compliance standards (ISO 27001, Cyber Essentials, NIST) There's no on call requirement, though some flexibility around out of hours work may occasionally be needed. This is a genuinely varied and collaborative environment, one where you can roll up your sleeves and get involved in modernising systems that underpin the wider business. In return, they're able to offer a salary of around £40,000 depending on experience, with a bonus, pension, 28 days' holiday plus public, and hybrid working. The business has offices across the globe, but this role is based in Glasgow (typically three days in the office each week, a little more at the beginning during onboarding). If you're a technically capable infrastructure engineer ready to take on cloud first transformation projects, we'd love to hear from you. Apply now or get in touch with Lewis at Cathcart Technology for more information.
30/06/2025
Full time
We're working with a large scale organisation in Glasgow currently going through an ambitious digital transformation, modernising their infrastructure estate and moving from a heavily onprem setup to a more scalable, cloud first model. As part of this evolution, they're hiring a 3rd Line Infrastructure Engineer with strong Microsoft experience to support and lead key projects across Azure, Intune, and endpoint security. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a hands on technical environment and enjoys balancing BAU escalations with impactful project delivery. You'll play a key role as part of a small internal IT team, working closely with first line support, key stakeholders across the business, and external vendors to help deliver a wide range of infrastructure improvements. From migrating to Azure AD and Intune, to rolling out Defender across the business and helping push toward Cyber Essentials Plus and ISO 27001 compliance; there's a lot going on, and you'll be in the thick of it. Alongside cloud migration work, you'll also be involved in troubleshooting Server Side issues, maintaining core infrastructure services, and making sure everything runs smoothly behind the scenes. Responsibilities: You'll support and lead 3rd line infrastructure activities across onprem and cloud services, resolving escalated issues while contributing to a variety of internal projects. You'll work within an ITIL aligned environment, helping improve system performance, network reliability, and cyber security posture. Collaborating across support functions and with senior leadership, you'll take ownership of your technical space, from endpoint security to server virtualisation and cloud platform improvements. It'd be great if you have Strong Microsoft knowledge; Azure AD, Intune, Entra, O365, Endpoint Manager Experience supporting server platforms (Windows Server, Exchange, SharePoint) Virtualisation (VMware, Hyper V, or Proxmox) and Scripting (PowerShell) Solid networking knowledge - DNS, DHCP, routing, Firewalls, web filtering Experience supporting telephony platforms in a business environment Exposure to cloud migrations, ideally Azure (some AWS experience also fine) Experience supporting enterprise platforms like IIS & SQL Familiarity with compliance standards (ISO 27001, Cyber Essentials, NIST) There's no on call requirement, though some flexibility around out of hours work may occasionally be needed. This is a genuinely varied and collaborative environment, one where you can roll up your sleeves and get involved in modernising systems that underpin the wider business. In return, they're able to offer a salary of around £40,000 depending on experience, with a bonus, pension, 28 days' holiday plus public, and hybrid working. The business has offices across the globe, but this role is based in Glasgow (typically three days in the office each week, a little more at the beginning during onboarding). If you're a technically capable infrastructure engineer ready to take on cloud first transformation projects, we'd love to hear from you. Apply now or get in touch with Lewis at Cathcart Technology for more information.
