Role Title: DevOps Engineers (SC Cleared) Duration: 12 Months Location: Bristol OR Leeds (Hybrid Working) Rate: up to £515/d - Umbrella only NOTE: Applicants MUST hold Active SC Clearance 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 We require a number of DevOps Engineers to join our team to join a number of upcoming projects with our client. Projects will be based in Leeds and Bristol, with travel expected to either ONE site. Key Skills/requirements AWS including AWS ECS Terraform CI/CD practices Jenkins Containerisation (Docker) Agile practices and DevOps methodologies Nice to have : Kubernetes Observability practices/tooling (eg. Prometheus, Dynatrace) Experience supporting Scala/Java applications 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!
24/04/2024
Project-based
Role Title: DevOps Engineers (SC Cleared) Duration: 12 Months Location: Bristol OR Leeds (Hybrid Working) Rate: up to £515/d - Umbrella only NOTE: Applicants MUST hold Active SC Clearance 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 We require a number of DevOps Engineers to join our team to join a number of upcoming projects with our client. Projects will be based in Leeds and Bristol, with travel expected to either ONE site. Key Skills/requirements AWS including AWS ECS Terraform CI/CD practices Jenkins Containerisation (Docker) Agile practices and DevOps methodologies Nice to have : Kubernetes Observability practices/tooling (eg. Prometheus, Dynatrace) Experience supporting Scala/Java applications 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!
Indirects Category Manager - UK & Ireland Holborn, London (Hybrid Working) 6 months £550-600 per day - Umbrella only With one of the largest Real Estate portfolios within the Group, the role will focus on optimising the Real Estate footprint and costs. The right person will have strong stakeholder management skills due to the executive colleagues leading in these areas and be the first point of contact for any Procurement queries from across the business. They will be working across CRES (Corporate Real Estate Services), Finance, Risk and Legal. This is a complex and fast paced role, that will be incredibly rewarding for the right person! What you'll do: Drive, implement and operationalise Global Procurement strategies for Real Estate and Facilities within UK&I, with contribution to regional and global initiatives. Work across senior stakeholders, in collaboration with CRES to proactively understand internal business needs and identify opportunities to drive innovation and value. Build and strengthen intimacy and collaboration with internal stakeholders (mainly Corporate Real Estate Services team) in UK & Ireland Ensure all high value procurement is managed strategically from RFx utilisation, supplier selection, contract negotiation and solution optimisation in line with global and regional frameworks Enforce compliance across sourcing activities and subsequently the supply chain, with a focus on ESG, Ethics, Data Protection and Cyber Security Identify cost savings opportunities, obtain buy in and report them in line with our savings methodology. Develop a clear and regular pattern of supplier relationship management to drive day to day business efficiency and a culture of continuous improvement (eg: Real Estate Brokers, Facilities Management) Ensure a clear and fit for purpose PSL ("Preferred Supplier List") through optimisation, management and proactive evaluation. Ensure the business understand the value you and the procurement function bring by being a true specialist in your category What you'll bring: Professional experience (6 years minimum) in Procurement, preferably in Corporate Real Estate and Facility Management with extensive knowledge of the market and key players Strong stakeholder management, analytical and procurement project management skills Solid background in large complex Matrix multi-national companies Sound knowledge of key contractual terms and proven negotiation skills 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!
24/04/2024
Project-based
Indirects Category Manager - UK & Ireland Holborn, London (Hybrid Working) 6 months £550-600 per day - Umbrella only With one of the largest Real Estate portfolios within the Group, the role will focus on optimising the Real Estate footprint and costs. The right person will have strong stakeholder management skills due to the executive colleagues leading in these areas and be the first point of contact for any Procurement queries from across the business. They will be working across CRES (Corporate Real Estate Services), Finance, Risk and Legal. This is a complex and fast paced role, that will be incredibly rewarding for the right person! What you'll do: Drive, implement and operationalise Global Procurement strategies for Real Estate and Facilities within UK&I, with contribution to regional and global initiatives. Work across senior stakeholders, in collaboration with CRES to proactively understand internal business needs and identify opportunities to drive innovation and value. Build and strengthen intimacy and collaboration with internal stakeholders (mainly Corporate Real Estate Services team) in UK & Ireland Ensure all high value procurement is managed strategically from RFx utilisation, supplier selection, contract negotiation and solution optimisation in line with global and regional frameworks Enforce compliance across sourcing activities and subsequently the supply chain, with a focus on ESG, Ethics, Data Protection and Cyber Security Identify cost savings opportunities, obtain buy in and report them in line with our savings methodology. Develop a clear and regular pattern of supplier relationship management to drive day to day business efficiency and a culture of continuous improvement (eg: Real Estate Brokers, Facilities Management) Ensure a clear and fit for purpose PSL ("Preferred Supplier List") through optimisation, management and proactive evaluation. Ensure the business understand the value you and the procurement function bring by being a true specialist in your category What you'll bring: Professional experience (6 years minimum) in Procurement, preferably in Corporate Real Estate and Facility Management with extensive knowledge of the market and key players Strong stakeholder management, analytical and procurement project management skills Solid background in large complex Matrix multi-national companies Sound knowledge of key contractual terms and proven negotiation skills 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!
Cyber Security Manager c£70,000 36 days annual leave, 6% Contributory Pension, Access to Blue Light Discount Card and employee benefits platform. UK Wide (Remote) Permanent Are you passionate about Cyber Security and eager to share your expertise with a Global Household Name? Could you guide and empower a Cyber Security team towards success? We are delighted to be Recruiting a Cyber Security Manager for a Global Household name who provide essential services. The Cyber Security Manager whose mission will be to safeguard data of staff, volunteers, donors, and beneficiaries. The business operates worldwide and due to the nature of their work security is absolutely key! Key Responsibilities Develop and execute a cost-effective cyber security strategy aligned with objectives and risk tolerance, including alignment with the Digital, Data, and Technology (DDaT) directorate strategy. Proactively lead policy and process changes to align with business outcomes, legal requirements, and technical architecture. Manage and grow a team of direct reports ensuring competency and continually development of skills. Foster a collaborative and diverse security engineering culture, assisting teams in selecting and adopting security controls, and supporting Privacy by Design/Secure by Design principles. Act as the primary point of contact for senior stakeholders, building strong relationships as the trusted cyber security expert. The successful candidate should be able to demonstrate the following: Proficient in Sentinel KQL, automation, and Microsoft's technical security tools (Azure, Entra ID, M365 E3 - E5 Security, Microsoft Defender, Sentinel, Data Loss Prevention). Current expertise in cyber security risk management, covering attack types, detection/prevention methods (Mitre ATT&CK, OWASP, CISecurity Critical Security Controls). Robust understanding of IT security standards and frameworks (PCI DSS, NHS DSP Toolkit, ISO 27001, Cyber Security Essentials). Experience in organization-wide cyber risk assessments and compliance gap assessments against standards (PCI DSS, NHS DSP Toolkit, ISO 27001, Cyber Security Essentials), managing improvement plans If you have the required skills apply to the role to arrange a chat!
24/04/2024
Full time
Cyber Security Manager c£70,000 36 days annual leave, 6% Contributory Pension, Access to Blue Light Discount Card and employee benefits platform. UK Wide (Remote) Permanent Are you passionate about Cyber Security and eager to share your expertise with a Global Household Name? Could you guide and empower a Cyber Security team towards success? We are delighted to be Recruiting a Cyber Security Manager for a Global Household name who provide essential services. The Cyber Security Manager whose mission will be to safeguard data of staff, volunteers, donors, and beneficiaries. The business operates worldwide and due to the nature of their work security is absolutely key! Key Responsibilities Develop and execute a cost-effective cyber security strategy aligned with objectives and risk tolerance, including alignment with the Digital, Data, and Technology (DDaT) directorate strategy. Proactively lead policy and process changes to align with business outcomes, legal requirements, and technical architecture. Manage and grow a team of direct reports ensuring competency and continually development of skills. Foster a collaborative and diverse security engineering culture, assisting teams in selecting and adopting security controls, and supporting Privacy by Design/Secure by Design principles. Act as the primary point of contact for senior stakeholders, building strong relationships as the trusted cyber security expert. The successful candidate should be able to demonstrate the following: Proficient in Sentinel KQL, automation, and Microsoft's technical security tools (Azure, Entra ID, M365 E3 - E5 Security, Microsoft Defender, Sentinel, Data Loss Prevention). Current expertise in cyber security risk management, covering attack types, detection/prevention methods (Mitre ATT&CK, OWASP, CISecurity Critical Security Controls). Robust understanding of IT security standards and frameworks (PCI DSS, NHS DSP Toolkit, ISO 27001, Cyber Security Essentials). Experience in organization-wide cyber risk assessments and compliance gap assessments against standards (PCI DSS, NHS DSP Toolkit, ISO 27001, Cyber Security Essentials), managing improvement plans If you have the required skills apply to the role to arrange a chat!
Role Title: SAP S/4 HR and Payroll Functional Consultant Duration: 6 months, possible extension Location: Remote Working Rate: £661.50 per day - Umbrella only *SC Clearance/SC Eligibility required.* 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. Key Skills/requirements Demonstrate a depth of consulting and functional experience gained through completing multiple end-to-end project life cycles, including a good capability in SAP S/4 HR and Payroll solution design and configuration. Apply your HR functional and consulting skills as part of a team that solves problems and provides solutions for a large client working in cross-discipline and agile teams. Work with the in-house competency centre on service tickets and mini projects Knowledge of SAP S/4 HR, CATS and Payroll. (Note: This is a SAP S/4 requirement rather than SAP Success Factors.) A good understanding of the integration of SAP S/4 HR with other SAP components Deliver packages of work across the full project life cycle Have a clear understanding of stakeholder management Familiarity with multiple delivery methodologies including Agile 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
23/04/2024
Project-based
Role Title: SAP S/4 HR and Payroll Functional Consultant Duration: 6 months, possible extension Location: Remote Working Rate: £661.50 per day - Umbrella only *SC Clearance/SC Eligibility required.* 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. Key Skills/requirements Demonstrate a depth of consulting and functional experience gained through completing multiple end-to-end project life cycles, including a good capability in SAP S/4 HR and Payroll solution design and configuration. Apply your HR functional and consulting skills as part of a team that solves problems and provides solutions for a large client working in cross-discipline and agile teams. Work with the in-house competency centre on service tickets and mini projects Knowledge of SAP S/4 HR, CATS and Payroll. (Note: This is a SAP S/4 requirement rather than SAP Success Factors.) A good understanding of the integration of SAP S/4 HR with other SAP components Deliver packages of work across the full project life cycle Have a clear understanding of stakeholder management Familiarity with multiple delivery methodologies including Agile 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
Software Developer Telford (Hybrid) 6 months contract Up to £378 p/d Umbrella Active SC Clearance required ROLE INFO: Software development activity across the full range of development life cycle; requirements gathering, analysis, design, coding/development, testing, implementation and live support. This may be within new systems development projects or enhancements and fixes to existing applications. Carrying out development in accordance with the agreed requirements and development standards Testing of products in accordance with the test strategy to ensure that they are fit for purpose Assisting the team in examining packages of work and giving realistic timescales for completion Completion of work allocated within agreed time, cost and quality criteria and providing progress reports on assigned work as required Management and control of problems and change within their area of responsibility, including negotiation with other team members Problem analysis, investigation and resolution Playing an active part in Process improvement, awareness of and compliance with all relevant quality processes and procedures, including completion of all the specified quality records Mandatory Skills: Will be used across Live Support systems wherever required: Technologies - Denodo/Talend/PDI/Git/MySQL/Redshift/Grafana Dashboard creation/consolidation Gathering requirements, understanding the service and delivery alerts to suit Should have experience in Grafana monitoring: Dashboard creation/consolidation A software engineering background with proven ability to rapidly learn and apply application development process, tools and programming/Scripting languages. Awareness of key SE engineering concepts and governance (design, development, config management and version control, quality control, continuous integration, release/deployment, documentation, built in supportability, built in maintainability, re-use and extensibility) Specific experience of data solutions development addressing data extraction, transformation and load (ETL) processing and data analytics and reporting requirements. Familiar with Agile software development principles and practices and experience of delivery as a member of an Agile Scrum team utilising Scrum methodology. If you think you have the experience and are interested in this position, please do not hesitate to apply! Either apply direct or reach out
23/04/2024
Project-based
Software Developer Telford (Hybrid) 6 months contract Up to £378 p/d Umbrella Active SC Clearance required ROLE INFO: Software development activity across the full range of development life cycle; requirements gathering, analysis, design, coding/development, testing, implementation and live support. This may be within new systems development projects or enhancements and fixes to existing applications. Carrying out development in accordance with the agreed requirements and development standards Testing of products in accordance with the test strategy to ensure that they are fit for purpose Assisting the team in examining packages of work and giving realistic timescales for completion Completion of work allocated within agreed time, cost and quality criteria and providing progress reports on assigned work as required Management and control of problems and change within their area of responsibility, including negotiation with other team members Problem analysis, investigation and resolution Playing an active part in Process improvement, awareness of and compliance with all relevant quality processes and procedures, including completion of all the specified quality records Mandatory Skills: Will be used across Live Support systems wherever required: Technologies - Denodo/Talend/PDI/Git/MySQL/Redshift/Grafana Dashboard creation/consolidation Gathering requirements, understanding the service and delivery alerts to suit Should have experience in Grafana monitoring: Dashboard creation/consolidation A software engineering background with proven ability to rapidly learn and apply application development process, tools and programming/Scripting languages. Awareness of key SE engineering concepts and governance (design, development, config management and version control, quality control, continuous integration, release/deployment, documentation, built in supportability, built in maintainability, re-use and extensibility) Specific experience of data solutions development addressing data extraction, transformation and load (ETL) processing and data analytics and reporting requirements. Familiar with Agile software development principles and practices and experience of delivery as a member of an Agile Scrum team utilising Scrum methodology. If you think you have the experience and are interested in this position, please do not hesitate to apply! Either apply direct or reach out
Job Title: Senior SAP Sales & Distribution Consultant (Functional Consultant Level II) Location: Remote Work Remotely - candidates need to have experience working from home (One shift 12:30 to 21:30 IST, Monday-Friday) Duration: initial contract till January 2025 Hourly Rate Available: up to £66.71 GBP Inside IR35 via Umbrella: Paystream, Advance, Giant Responsibilities include: Responsible for delivery of Incident Management. Incident (Support tickets) - Planning, Execution, Daily Status Update, Monitor Progress, Resolve/Close Incidents ie Deliver RESULTS Responsible for delivery of New Demand Management - Planning, Execution, Daily Status Update, Monitor Progress, Deliver results. Flexible to be on call in case of urgent support needed during weekend, bank holidays (In Urgent case, not Business as Usual) This is a support/sustain role, handling issues and incidents not a new project Top 3 Skills required in ideal candidate: SAP Logistics ExecutionEDI IDOC from S/4HANA to 3PL WAREHOUSE, Shipping Confirmation back from 3P to S/HANA Incident resolution Invoicing, Integration (EDI Invoice etc.) IDocs Business Process knowledge Other must have skill set requirement: 10 + years of SAP SD work experience Expertise in SAP SD Business Processes Strong Work experience in Logistics Execution - MUST HAVE Work experience in SAP Transportation Management - Nice to HAVE SAP S/4HANA Work experience - Nice to Have Strong Work experience in working in a complex E2E System landscape (with integration between many SAP and non-SAP systems) Strong Work experience in EDI, Integration, IDocs, Proxies - MUST HAVE Strong Work experience in SAP-3PL Integration, Logistics Execution Strong Work experience in SAP-Customer system Integration, EDI Orders, EDI Invoices Strong skills in Gathering Business requirements, Design/customizing Strong Communication skills Strong Team player Self-motivated, Result oriented. Problem Solving, Analytical Communication Skills 10 years plus SAP SD is essential
23/04/2024
Project-based
Job Title: Senior SAP Sales & Distribution Consultant (Functional Consultant Level II) Location: Remote Work Remotely - candidates need to have experience working from home (One shift 12:30 to 21:30 IST, Monday-Friday) Duration: initial contract till January 2025 Hourly Rate Available: up to £66.71 GBP Inside IR35 via Umbrella: Paystream, Advance, Giant Responsibilities include: Responsible for delivery of Incident Management. Incident (Support tickets) - Planning, Execution, Daily Status Update, Monitor Progress, Resolve/Close Incidents ie Deliver RESULTS Responsible for delivery of New Demand Management - Planning, Execution, Daily Status Update, Monitor Progress, Deliver results. Flexible to be on call in case of urgent support needed during weekend, bank holidays (In Urgent case, not Business as Usual) This is a support/sustain role, handling issues and incidents not a new project Top 3 Skills required in ideal candidate: SAP Logistics ExecutionEDI IDOC from S/4HANA to 3PL WAREHOUSE, Shipping Confirmation back from 3P to S/HANA Incident resolution Invoicing, Integration (EDI Invoice etc.) IDocs Business Process knowledge Other must have skill set requirement: 10 + years of SAP SD work experience Expertise in SAP SD Business Processes Strong Work experience in Logistics Execution - MUST HAVE Work experience in SAP Transportation Management - Nice to HAVE SAP S/4HANA Work experience - Nice to Have Strong Work experience in working in a complex E2E System landscape (with integration between many SAP and non-SAP systems) Strong Work experience in EDI, Integration, IDocs, Proxies - MUST HAVE Strong Work experience in SAP-3PL Integration, Logistics Execution Strong Work experience in SAP-Customer system Integration, EDI Orders, EDI Invoices Strong skills in Gathering Business requirements, Design/customizing Strong Communication skills Strong Team player Self-motivated, Result oriented. Problem Solving, Analytical Communication Skills 10 years plus SAP SD is essential
Optical Systems Engineer - Laser Spectroscopy - Gas Sensor Instruments UK - Oxfordshire £50,000pa (Starting Salary ) + P ension + Company Medical Insurance + Flexible/Hybrid Working + Free Parking Our client is a small, "unique boutique" Gas and Laser Sensory Engineering specialist who have had steady and sustainable growth in the past 3 years. To cope with this growth, they are in the hiring bracket and are seeking to hire an Optical Systems Engineer - Laser Spectroscopy ASAP. Based in Oxfordshire you will have a key role in the design and development of Gas Sensor Instruments based on state-of-the-art Laser Spectroscopy (LDS - Laser Dispersion Spectroscopy). Your day-to-day responsibilities will involve: Further develop your understanding of Optics, Laser Spectroscopy, Electronics and Mechanics as you develop the clients latest Gas Sensor instruments. By performing these tasks, you will play an important role in ensuring the development of a high quality, efficiently manufactured product that delivers reliable, repeatable, and high-quality measurements under all field conditions. The role will involve: Design and evaluation of optical system concepts Modelling and tolerancing of free space optical systems Understanding of Laser spectroscopy signals Building and testing of prototype assemblies Alignment of optical systems Develop optical assembly and test processes and documentation Assisting in service and maintenance of instruments and accessories Contributing to continuous improvement of the instrument design Participating in agile delivery methodology Supporting best practices in health, safety, and environmental management The client is a small company therefore, you'll make a significant and meaningful impact right from the beginning as they transition from a small technology company into manufacturing a world class product. You will be an integral part of an extremely hard-working and knowledgeable technical team with ample amounts of experience for you to absorb and build from and grow your career within the company. Experience or background in CAD and Fibre Optic will be highly advantageous Call Experis IT today.
19/04/2024
Full time
Optical Systems Engineer - Laser Spectroscopy - Gas Sensor Instruments UK - Oxfordshire £50,000pa (Starting Salary ) + P ension + Company Medical Insurance + Flexible/Hybrid Working + Free Parking Our client is a small, "unique boutique" Gas and Laser Sensory Engineering specialist who have had steady and sustainable growth in the past 3 years. To cope with this growth, they are in the hiring bracket and are seeking to hire an Optical Systems Engineer - Laser Spectroscopy ASAP. Based in Oxfordshire you will have a key role in the design and development of Gas Sensor Instruments based on state-of-the-art Laser Spectroscopy (LDS - Laser Dispersion Spectroscopy). Your day-to-day responsibilities will involve: Further develop your understanding of Optics, Laser Spectroscopy, Electronics and Mechanics as you develop the clients latest Gas Sensor instruments. By performing these tasks, you will play an important role in ensuring the development of a high quality, efficiently manufactured product that delivers reliable, repeatable, and high-quality measurements under all field conditions. The role will involve: Design and evaluation of optical system concepts Modelling and tolerancing of free space optical systems Understanding of Laser spectroscopy signals Building and testing of prototype assemblies Alignment of optical systems Develop optical assembly and test processes and documentation Assisting in service and maintenance of instruments and accessories Contributing to continuous improvement of the instrument design Participating in agile delivery methodology Supporting best practices in health, safety, and environmental management The client is a small company therefore, you'll make a significant and meaningful impact right from the beginning as they transition from a small technology company into manufacturing a world class product. You will be an integral part of an extremely hard-working and knowledgeable technical team with ample amounts of experience for you to absorb and build from and grow your career within the company. Experience or background in CAD and Fibre Optic will be highly advantageous Call Experis IT today.
Network Services Technical Specialist - CCNA/CCNP This role requires a mix of technical hands-on and functional hands-off expertise! Performance monitoring, service performance, 3rd party and vendor management, SLA's, service improvement! Supporting Network Operations and Network Services. Technical background - Palo Alto Prisma Access/Strata Management are a bonus but training provided, Cisco ASA, Cisco Checkpoint, R&S, LAN/WAN, Routing & Switching, Juniper, Networks, CCNP, CCDA, VSS, Datacentre, QoS, VPN, MPLS, IPSEC, F5, Load Balancing, Palo Alto, PA Series Firewalls, Palo Alto ACE, PCNSE, WAAS, WCCP, VoIP, Telephony, Cisco/Avaya, Virtualisation, Virtual Networks, Virtual Switching, Virtual Routing. To £60,000 + £5,000pa Car Allowance + Excellent Benefits + Hybrid Working Birmingham, Solihull, West Midlands FTSE 250 Total IT Solutions Provider and IT outsourcer with their heart in the Birmingham area urgently require a focused, professional and client facing Network Specialist who still has the desire to offer hands-on capability and functional expertise. Ideally, you will have earned your stripes and impressive battle scars in the IT Solutions and Services arena as a Network Engineer, and now, as part of your a natural progression be heading towards the upper echelon Network Specialist platform. The key requirements of the ideal candidate: Palo Alto and Meraki are key technologies - Palo Alto Prisma Access/Strata Management are bonus - but training provided Role is 50% new/complex site delivery and 50% supporting the Tech Leads with design/migration to Prisma Need candidates willing to travel through the UK and sometimes Europe Current UK Security Clearance is a need, or you must be able to be eligible for SC To secure this post: You will work with the Network Services Manager to determine and agree business functional and non-functional expectations by working with the IT Business Partners, the business and specifying the external research needed to obtain market information. You will work with 3rd parties and IT and Engineering Teams documenting how technology is designed and deployed for Network Services to improve configurations to improve performance. You will provide technical data for Network Services by defining Service Portfolio and catalogue entries for Technical Products and configuration information to support operations and solutions in consuming the services. You will work with the Network Services Lead & Service Management Team to support the achievement of SLA's and targets. You will coexist with the Operational Teams and 3rd Parties to understand issues, resolve problems and improve performance. You will provide detailed information for management by assisting the Networks Technical Leads with short-term and long-term roadmaps covering all technical aspects of the service, working with Solutions and Partners/3rd Parties to improve detail and costings. Support bringing new services into live by analysing proposed functional/non-functional requirements, developing technical options and recommendations, preparing low level Deployment/Configuration Designs and ongoing operational cost models; establishing time schedules with Operations and partners/3rd parties to implement the required technologies, skills and procedures. Report on Network Services technical costs and impact on TCO costing by reviewing 3rd party support costs, internal delivery and operating costs, anticipating volume changes and cost impact within the teams. Maintain professional and technical knowledge by constantly scanning/reviewing the market, attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies. Technical Background : Cisco ASA, Cisco Checkpoint, R&S, LAN/WAN R&S, LAN/WAN, Routing & Switching, Juniper, Networks, CCNP, CCDA, ACE, PCNSE VSS, QoS, VPN, MPLS, IPSEC F5, Load Balancing, WAAS, WCCP, VoIP Telephony, Cisco/Avaya Virtualisation, Virtual Networks, Virtual Switching, Virtual Routing. Highly Desirable Certifications: Cisco CCNP, CCDA Palo Alto ACE, PCNSE The successful candidate will secure a role with a forward thinking, dynamic, IT focused global organisation. In return you will receive an excellent salary and benefits package. Call Experis IT today
18/04/2024
Full time
Network Services Technical Specialist - CCNA/CCNP This role requires a mix of technical hands-on and functional hands-off expertise! Performance monitoring, service performance, 3rd party and vendor management, SLA's, service improvement! Supporting Network Operations and Network Services. Technical background - Palo Alto Prisma Access/Strata Management are a bonus but training provided, Cisco ASA, Cisco Checkpoint, R&S, LAN/WAN, Routing & Switching, Juniper, Networks, CCNP, CCDA, VSS, Datacentre, QoS, VPN, MPLS, IPSEC, F5, Load Balancing, Palo Alto, PA Series Firewalls, Palo Alto ACE, PCNSE, WAAS, WCCP, VoIP, Telephony, Cisco/Avaya, Virtualisation, Virtual Networks, Virtual Switching, Virtual Routing. To £60,000 + £5,000pa Car Allowance + Excellent Benefits + Hybrid Working Birmingham, Solihull, West Midlands FTSE 250 Total IT Solutions Provider and IT outsourcer with their heart in the Birmingham area urgently require a focused, professional and client facing Network Specialist who still has the desire to offer hands-on capability and functional expertise. Ideally, you will have earned your stripes and impressive battle scars in the IT Solutions and Services arena as a Network Engineer, and now, as part of your a natural progression be heading towards the upper echelon Network Specialist platform. The key requirements of the ideal candidate: Palo Alto and Meraki are key technologies - Palo Alto Prisma Access/Strata Management are bonus - but training provided Role is 50% new/complex site delivery and 50% supporting the Tech Leads with design/migration to Prisma Need candidates willing to travel through the UK and sometimes Europe Current UK Security Clearance is a need, or you must be able to be eligible for SC To secure this post: You will work with the Network Services Manager to determine and agree business functional and non-functional expectations by working with the IT Business Partners, the business and specifying the external research needed to obtain market information. You will work with 3rd parties and IT and Engineering Teams documenting how technology is designed and deployed for Network Services to improve configurations to improve performance. You will provide technical data for Network Services by defining Service Portfolio and catalogue entries for Technical Products and configuration information to support operations and solutions in consuming the services. You will work with the Network Services Lead & Service Management Team to support the achievement of SLA's and targets. You will coexist with the Operational Teams and 3rd Parties to understand issues, resolve problems and improve performance. You will provide detailed information for management by assisting the Networks Technical Leads with short-term and long-term roadmaps covering all technical aspects of the service, working with Solutions and Partners/3rd Parties to improve detail and costings. Support bringing new services into live by analysing proposed functional/non-functional requirements, developing technical options and recommendations, preparing low level Deployment/Configuration Designs and ongoing operational cost models; establishing time schedules with Operations and partners/3rd parties to implement the required technologies, skills and procedures. Report on Network Services technical costs and impact on TCO costing by reviewing 3rd party support costs, internal delivery and operating costs, anticipating volume changes and cost impact within the teams. Maintain professional and technical knowledge by constantly scanning/reviewing the market, attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies. Technical Background : Cisco ASA, Cisco Checkpoint, R&S, LAN/WAN R&S, LAN/WAN, Routing & Switching, Juniper, Networks, CCNP, CCDA, ACE, PCNSE VSS, QoS, VPN, MPLS, IPSEC F5, Load Balancing, WAAS, WCCP, VoIP Telephony, Cisco/Avaya Virtualisation, Virtual Networks, Virtual Switching, Virtual Routing. Highly Desirable Certifications: Cisco CCNP, CCDA Palo Alto ACE, PCNSE The successful candidate will secure a role with a forward thinking, dynamic, IT focused global organisation. In return you will receive an excellent salary and benefits package. Call Experis IT today