Responsible for the management, support, maintenance, upgrade and development of IT applications within the business. Overseeing system reliability, security and scalability while playing a leading role in identifying technical requirements, driving DevOps practices, and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. Client Details Leading property developer in London Description Provide 3rd line support for business applications with a primary focus on continual improvement, upgrade, integration and development. Take a lead role in identifying technical requirements in IT projects, providing technical support, maintaining comprehensive documentation of systems architecture, configurations and procedures while ensuring source control aligns with industry best practices Drive continuous value delivery to the business, adapting to changes, fostering collaboration and enhancing communications across teams. Aid in implementing DevOps practices including CI/CD pipelines deployments, leading their integration and staying updated on evolving DevOps trends and technologies. Develop and maintain disaster recovery and resilience plan for all IT applications and databases to ensure seamless continuity in the face of unexpected events. To follow Change Control procedures alongside best practice deployment in line with corporate cyber security standards. Manage relationships with users, key stakeholders and 3rd parties for applications delivery and support, including IT Application contracts renewals. Provide support for database upgrades and public websites including monthly health checks and refresh processes. Analyse data and present insights through reports and also assist with the design and development of complex SQL queries as required by the business. Develop automation scripts using APIs and other tools for continuous integration, deployment and monitoring, in ensuring reliability and efficiency in system operation. Implement robust security measures and ensure systems adhere to regulatory compliance standards, participating in regular audits and remediations as necessary. To identify and replace legacy applications where possible consolidating similar applications across the business. Coach, train and mentor junior members of the team on key skills and knowledge areas Undertake other duties as requested by Line Management. Profile Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering or relevant discipline, with a minimum of 5 years of related professional experience. A minimum of 4 years' experience in a development role. Proficient in problem-solving within an operational support environment, adept at triaging tickets and resolving issues to minimise further incidents. Strong analytical skills to identify business requirements and offer effective solutions. Experience with DevOps principles and practices including continuous integration, continuous delivery, automated testing and change control best practices. 4+ years experience in major programming languages such as ASP.NET, PHP along with substantial experience in major relational databases , preferably MS SQL Server, MySQL. Skilled in writing complex SQL queries, report development and data processing, with exposure to PowerBI. Experience with WordPress, cPanel and WHM. Understanding of HTML, CSS, JavaScript and REST API. Proven expertise and skill in cloud-based technologies, ideally with skills in Azure Experience with both Windows and Linux/Unix-based operating systems. Ability to work under pressure across diverse projects and deal effectively with ad-hoc tasks. Willingness to quickly embrace new technologies and learn modern development tools. Strong ability to engage with Suppliers and External Consultants. Strong within both a team and individual project environment. Job Offer competitive salary hybrid working generous pension insurance plans, health care subsidised gym membership store discounts. family leave
Mar 29, 2024
Full time
Responsible for the management, support, maintenance, upgrade and development of IT applications within the business. Overseeing system reliability, security and scalability while playing a leading role in identifying technical requirements, driving DevOps practices, and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. Client Details Leading property developer in London Description Provide 3rd line support for business applications with a primary focus on continual improvement, upgrade, integration and development. Take a lead role in identifying technical requirements in IT projects, providing technical support, maintaining comprehensive documentation of systems architecture, configurations and procedures while ensuring source control aligns with industry best practices Drive continuous value delivery to the business, adapting to changes, fostering collaboration and enhancing communications across teams. Aid in implementing DevOps practices including CI/CD pipelines deployments, leading their integration and staying updated on evolving DevOps trends and technologies. Develop and maintain disaster recovery and resilience plan for all IT applications and databases to ensure seamless continuity in the face of unexpected events. To follow Change Control procedures alongside best practice deployment in line with corporate cyber security standards. Manage relationships with users, key stakeholders and 3rd parties for applications delivery and support, including IT Application contracts renewals. Provide support for database upgrades and public websites including monthly health checks and refresh processes. Analyse data and present insights through reports and also assist with the design and development of complex SQL queries as required by the business. Develop automation scripts using APIs and other tools for continuous integration, deployment and monitoring, in ensuring reliability and efficiency in system operation. Implement robust security measures and ensure systems adhere to regulatory compliance standards, participating in regular audits and remediations as necessary. To identify and replace legacy applications where possible consolidating similar applications across the business. Coach, train and mentor junior members of the team on key skills and knowledge areas Undertake other duties as requested by Line Management. Profile Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering or relevant discipline, with a minimum of 5 years of related professional experience. A minimum of 4 years' experience in a development role. Proficient in problem-solving within an operational support environment, adept at triaging tickets and resolving issues to minimise further incidents. Strong analytical skills to identify business requirements and offer effective solutions. Experience with DevOps principles and practices including continuous integration, continuous delivery, automated testing and change control best practices. 4+ years experience in major programming languages such as ASP.NET, PHP along with substantial experience in major relational databases , preferably MS SQL Server, MySQL. Skilled in writing complex SQL queries, report development and data processing, with exposure to PowerBI. Experience with WordPress, cPanel and WHM. Understanding of HTML, CSS, JavaScript and REST API. Proven expertise and skill in cloud-based technologies, ideally with skills in Azure Experience with both Windows and Linux/Unix-based operating systems. Ability to work under pressure across diverse projects and deal effectively with ad-hoc tasks. Willingness to quickly embrace new technologies and learn modern development tools. Strong ability to engage with Suppliers and External Consultants. Strong within both a team and individual project environment. Job Offer competitive salary hybrid working generous pension insurance plans, health care subsidised gym membership store discounts. family leave
Role: Senior Systems Analyst/Developer - Hybrid Our client is a highly prestigious corporate company based in the heart of the Docklands. Job Summary: Responsible for the management, support, maintenance, upgrade, and development of IT applications within the business. The role will strive to ensure that the business deploys best of breed solutions in a continuous cycle of review and improvement. In addition, that IT change control policies are in place and adhered to. Also, responsibilities involve overseeing system reliability, security and scalability while playing a leading role in identifying technical requirements, driving DevOps practices and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. Main Responsibilities: Provide 3rd line support for business applications with a primary focus on continual improvement, upgrade, integration and development. Take a lead role in identifying technical requirements in IT projects, providing technical support, maintaining comprehensive documentation of systems architecture, configurations and procedures while ensuring source control aligns with industry best practices. Drive continuous value delivery to the business, adapting to changes, fostering collaboration and enhancing communications across teams. Aid in implementing DevOps practices including CI/CD pipelines deployments, leading their integration and staying updated on evolving DevOps trends and technologies. Develop and maintain disaster recovery and resilience plan for all IT applications and databases to ensure seamless continuity in the face of unexpected events. To follow Change Control procedures alongside best practice deployment in line with corporate cyber security standards. Manage relationships with users, key stakeholders and 3rd parties for applications delivery and support, including IT Application contracts renewals. Provide support for database upgrades and public websites including monthly health checks and refresh processes. Analyse data and present insights through reports and also assist with the design and development of complex SQL queries as required by the business. Develop automation scripts using APIs and other tools for continuous integration, deployment and monitoring, in ensuring reliability and efficiency in system operation. Implement robust security measures and ensure systems adhere to regulatory compliance standards, participating in regular audits and remediations as necessary. To identify and replace legacy applications where possible consolidating similar applications across the business. Coach, train and mentor junior members of the team on key skills and knowledge areas Undertake other duties as requested by Line Management. What We Require of You: A minimum of 5 years' experience in a Senior Systems Analyst/Development role A minimum of 4 years' experience in a development role. Proficient in problem-solving within an operational support environment, adept at triaging tickets and resolving issues to minimise further incidents. Strong analytical skills to identify business requirements and offer effective solutions. 4+ years' experience in major programming languages such as ASP.NET, PHP along with substantial experience in major relational databases, preferably MS SQL Server, MySQL. Skilled in writing complex SQL queries, report development and data processing, with exposure to PowerBI. Proven expertise and skill in cloud-based technologies, ideally with skills in Azure Experience with Windows operating systems. Ability to work under pressure across diverse projects and deal effectively with ad-hoc tasks. Willingness to quickly embrace new technologies and learn modern development tools. Strong ability to engage with Suppliers and External Consultants. Strong within both a team and individual project environment. Strong customer service skills whilst ensuring requirements scope is managed. The following experience would be highly advantageous: Experience with WordPress, cPanel and WHM. Understanding of HTML, CSS, JavaScript and REST API. Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering or relevant discipline Experience with Linux/Unix-based operating systems Experience with DevOps principles and practices including continuous integration, continuous delivery, automated testing and change control best practices.
Mar 29, 2024
Full time
Role: Senior Systems Analyst/Developer - Hybrid Our client is a highly prestigious corporate company based in the heart of the Docklands. Job Summary: Responsible for the management, support, maintenance, upgrade, and development of IT applications within the business. The role will strive to ensure that the business deploys best of breed solutions in a continuous cycle of review and improvement. In addition, that IT change control policies are in place and adhered to. Also, responsibilities involve overseeing system reliability, security and scalability while playing a leading role in identifying technical requirements, driving DevOps practices and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. Main Responsibilities: Provide 3rd line support for business applications with a primary focus on continual improvement, upgrade, integration and development. Take a lead role in identifying technical requirements in IT projects, providing technical support, maintaining comprehensive documentation of systems architecture, configurations and procedures while ensuring source control aligns with industry best practices. Drive continuous value delivery to the business, adapting to changes, fostering collaboration and enhancing communications across teams. Aid in implementing DevOps practices including CI/CD pipelines deployments, leading their integration and staying updated on evolving DevOps trends and technologies. Develop and maintain disaster recovery and resilience plan for all IT applications and databases to ensure seamless continuity in the face of unexpected events. To follow Change Control procedures alongside best practice deployment in line with corporate cyber security standards. Manage relationships with users, key stakeholders and 3rd parties for applications delivery and support, including IT Application contracts renewals. Provide support for database upgrades and public websites including monthly health checks and refresh processes. Analyse data and present insights through reports and also assist with the design and development of complex SQL queries as required by the business. Develop automation scripts using APIs and other tools for continuous integration, deployment and monitoring, in ensuring reliability and efficiency in system operation. Implement robust security measures and ensure systems adhere to regulatory compliance standards, participating in regular audits and remediations as necessary. To identify and replace legacy applications where possible consolidating similar applications across the business. Coach, train and mentor junior members of the team on key skills and knowledge areas Undertake other duties as requested by Line Management. What We Require of You: A minimum of 5 years' experience in a Senior Systems Analyst/Development role A minimum of 4 years' experience in a development role. Proficient in problem-solving within an operational support environment, adept at triaging tickets and resolving issues to minimise further incidents. Strong analytical skills to identify business requirements and offer effective solutions. 4+ years' experience in major programming languages such as ASP.NET, PHP along with substantial experience in major relational databases, preferably MS SQL Server, MySQL. Skilled in writing complex SQL queries, report development and data processing, with exposure to PowerBI. Proven expertise and skill in cloud-based technologies, ideally with skills in Azure Experience with Windows operating systems. Ability to work under pressure across diverse projects and deal effectively with ad-hoc tasks. Willingness to quickly embrace new technologies and learn modern development tools. Strong ability to engage with Suppliers and External Consultants. Strong within both a team and individual project environment. Strong customer service skills whilst ensuring requirements scope is managed. The following experience would be highly advantageous: Experience with WordPress, cPanel and WHM. Understanding of HTML, CSS, JavaScript and REST API. Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering or relevant discipline Experience with Linux/Unix-based operating systems Experience with DevOps principles and practices including continuous integration, continuous delivery, automated testing and change control best practices.
Service Architect Hampshire Contract A national security clearance is required for this role but candidates not holding this level of clearance will be considered Leading Managed Services Provider in the Defence Sector require a Service Architect to join their successful Practice. The successful applicant will have extensive experience in the design and implementation of ITIL v3.0 Service Operations processes across Incident, Problem, Change, Service Catalogue Disaster Recovery/Business Continuity, Customer Satisfaction, Service reporting, etc. Ideally certified to ITIL V3 Expert but intermediate considered. The role also requires a level technical knowledge and understanding. Ideally, the candidate will have worked in a technical or support role prior to moving into Service Design. The successful candidate will work as part of a multi skilled agile team, where teamwork is paramount. The role will be challenging and varied, where cross training is expected and challenges shared. The Candidate will work collaboratively with ITSM tooling developers to ensure the resultant configuration meets the Customer requirements. Working closely with the Transition Manager the successful candidate will have responsibility for ensuring existing services transition from the incumbent supplier without disruption of services to end users. Upon completion of transition activities the candidate will as part of a larger service design team, be responsible for the design and implementation of new procedures that support a new multi-supplier service model delivering new and technically refreshed services. If you are interested please apply via this ad in the first instance or send a CV with covering note to (url removed) Project People is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
Mar 28, 2024
Contractor
Service Architect Hampshire Contract A national security clearance is required for this role but candidates not holding this level of clearance will be considered Leading Managed Services Provider in the Defence Sector require a Service Architect to join their successful Practice. The successful applicant will have extensive experience in the design and implementation of ITIL v3.0 Service Operations processes across Incident, Problem, Change, Service Catalogue Disaster Recovery/Business Continuity, Customer Satisfaction, Service reporting, etc. Ideally certified to ITIL V3 Expert but intermediate considered. The role also requires a level technical knowledge and understanding. Ideally, the candidate will have worked in a technical or support role prior to moving into Service Design. The successful candidate will work as part of a multi skilled agile team, where teamwork is paramount. The role will be challenging and varied, where cross training is expected and challenges shared. The Candidate will work collaboratively with ITSM tooling developers to ensure the resultant configuration meets the Customer requirements. Working closely with the Transition Manager the successful candidate will have responsibility for ensuring existing services transition from the incumbent supplier without disruption of services to end users. Upon completion of transition activities the candidate will as part of a larger service design team, be responsible for the design and implementation of new procedures that support a new multi-supplier service model delivering new and technically refreshed services. If you are interested please apply via this ad in the first instance or send a CV with covering note to (url removed) Project People is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
Global Senior Security Engineer - CISSP, CEH, DLP, Information Security, Cyber Security Our global law firm client are currently looking to take on a new Global Senior Security Engineer (CISSP, CEH, DLP, Information Security, Cyber Security) to join their well established global team in London. This role will be responsible for various aspects of the global IT security landscape split across Europe, America and Asia. They are a well established and respected law firm within the industry and over 1000's of users and over 25 offices globally. This role will ensure that all security risks are managed and communuicated clearly and effectively as well as implementing security architecture of the firm related to their transition to cloud (Azure/365/iManage Cloud) To be considered for this Global Senior Security Engineer (CISSP, CEH, DLP, Information Security, Cyber Security) role, it's ideal that you have: 5 + years within IT Security (ideally with 1-2 years at a senior capacity) Ideal but not required law firm experience Relevant accreditations such as CISSP/CEH etc. Responsibilities: Ensures that the client has a secure architecture for authorization and authentication internally, as well as business to business Ensures that all security risks are managed and communicated clearly and effectively Implement security architecture of the firm related to transition to cloud (e.g., Azure, Teams/O365 and iManage Cloud) Develops and maintains all documentation related to Global Security Team operations and functions Ensures that information is openly communicated and shared with other members of the team Ensures that objectives are achieved by working closely with all members of the Firm departments as necessary and in collaboration with the Global Director of Information Security and Global Security team Ensures that change controls are adhered to and communicated to the partners and staff Keeps abreast of all specific security issues Analysis of data collected from established Data Loss Prevention system(s) and methods to ensure compliance with Firm policies Manages DLP systems and processes as required Assists in defining DLP policies to protect firm and client assets Defines incident response workflow for DLP positive hits Develops metrics for measuring effectiveness of the DLP solution Assists in the preparation, approval, implementation and adherence of the Information Security Policies within the Firm Manages projects and tasks related to the Firm as directed by the Global Information Security Manager Detects and responds to all incidents of an information security nature within the environment Maintains and coordinates incident response planning, assisting in execution of the incident response plan as needed Identifies and communicates to management the cause of all information security incidents, making recommendations as to how the specific incidents can be mitigated in the future Controls access to the Firm's Information Systems and related security configuration Participates fully in all efforts to develop security policies to meet client or other compliance requirements Ensures monitoring and alert notifications are implemented in accordance with the business needs Assists in the development and authorization process of all new IT policies introduced, ensuring that the necessary security audits and tests are carried out prior to being introduced into production Manages the review of the security program by an approved independent party and ensure any gaps are addressed Monitors methods of physical data security, such as the storage of backup media, and propose/implement any changes where necessary Ensures whenever possible that undesirable use of IT facilities is prevented/minimized at all times Educates employees in the benefits of security to the organization, themselves and their working environment Collaborates with other staff in IT to ensure that security standards are developed and enforced in implementing or upgrading firm technology Keep Security Awareness site on Global Net updated with current material Perform investigations as requested by Human Resources, Information Technology or General Counsel executing searches and producing output as required by the Firm Plan for Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery Performs other duties as assigned or required to meet Firm goals and objectives Willing to travel 20% domestically / internationally
Mar 28, 2024
Full time
Global Senior Security Engineer - CISSP, CEH, DLP, Information Security, Cyber Security Our global law firm client are currently looking to take on a new Global Senior Security Engineer (CISSP, CEH, DLP, Information Security, Cyber Security) to join their well established global team in London. This role will be responsible for various aspects of the global IT security landscape split across Europe, America and Asia. They are a well established and respected law firm within the industry and over 1000's of users and over 25 offices globally. This role will ensure that all security risks are managed and communuicated clearly and effectively as well as implementing security architecture of the firm related to their transition to cloud (Azure/365/iManage Cloud) To be considered for this Global Senior Security Engineer (CISSP, CEH, DLP, Information Security, Cyber Security) role, it's ideal that you have: 5 + years within IT Security (ideally with 1-2 years at a senior capacity) Ideal but not required law firm experience Relevant accreditations such as CISSP/CEH etc. Responsibilities: Ensures that the client has a secure architecture for authorization and authentication internally, as well as business to business Ensures that all security risks are managed and communicated clearly and effectively Implement security architecture of the firm related to transition to cloud (e.g., Azure, Teams/O365 and iManage Cloud) Develops and maintains all documentation related to Global Security Team operations and functions Ensures that information is openly communicated and shared with other members of the team Ensures that objectives are achieved by working closely with all members of the Firm departments as necessary and in collaboration with the Global Director of Information Security and Global Security team Ensures that change controls are adhered to and communicated to the partners and staff Keeps abreast of all specific security issues Analysis of data collected from established Data Loss Prevention system(s) and methods to ensure compliance with Firm policies Manages DLP systems and processes as required Assists in defining DLP policies to protect firm and client assets Defines incident response workflow for DLP positive hits Develops metrics for measuring effectiveness of the DLP solution Assists in the preparation, approval, implementation and adherence of the Information Security Policies within the Firm Manages projects and tasks related to the Firm as directed by the Global Information Security Manager Detects and responds to all incidents of an information security nature within the environment Maintains and coordinates incident response planning, assisting in execution of the incident response plan as needed Identifies and communicates to management the cause of all information security incidents, making recommendations as to how the specific incidents can be mitigated in the future Controls access to the Firm's Information Systems and related security configuration Participates fully in all efforts to develop security policies to meet client or other compliance requirements Ensures monitoring and alert notifications are implemented in accordance with the business needs Assists in the development and authorization process of all new IT policies introduced, ensuring that the necessary security audits and tests are carried out prior to being introduced into production Manages the review of the security program by an approved independent party and ensure any gaps are addressed Monitors methods of physical data security, such as the storage of backup media, and propose/implement any changes where necessary Ensures whenever possible that undesirable use of IT facilities is prevented/minimized at all times Educates employees in the benefits of security to the organization, themselves and their working environment Collaborates with other staff in IT to ensure that security standards are developed and enforced in implementing or upgrading firm technology Keep Security Awareness site on Global Net updated with current material Perform investigations as requested by Human Resources, Information Technology or General Counsel executing searches and producing output as required by the Firm Plan for Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery Performs other duties as assigned or required to meet Firm goals and objectives Willing to travel 20% domestically / internationally
Seeking a dynamic and experienced Information Security Lead to join our client a prestigious law firm based in central London. As the Information Security Lead, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the security posture. Reporting directly to the IT Director, this standalone position requires a versatile individual with expertise in both technical and policy aspects of cybersecurity. You will be the point of escalation for security incidents, overseeing 3rd party management, information/data services, and collaborating with partners to enhance information security awareness. Responsibilities: Manage intrusion detection/protection systems, firewalls, web filtering solutions, and other security measures. Conduct audits and ensure compliance with legal industry standards. Develop and implement comprehensive cybersecurity policies and procedures. Collaborate with IT staff and other departments to enhance security and conduct cybersecurity awareness training. Develop, maintain, and test business continuity and disaster recovery plans. Monitor the network for unusual or suspicious activity and respond to security breaches. Stay informed about the latest innovations in cybersecurity and actively engage with emerging threats. Skills and Knowledge: Minimum five years' experience in an IT security position, preferably in a professional partnership. Familiarity with data privacy and security regulations. Deep understanding of cybersecurity frameworks (GDPR, ISO 27001). Certifications in GIAC GSEC, Sec+, SSCP, CISSP, or similar preferred. Proven experience in security planning and development for a growing IT department. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Ability to work in a fast-paced and dynamic environment. Excellent documentation skills and the capability to create security architecture diagrams. The role offers hybrid working - you will be required in the Chancery Lane office 3 days per week If this sounds of interest hit 'APPLY' now.
Mar 28, 2024
Full time
Seeking a dynamic and experienced Information Security Lead to join our client a prestigious law firm based in central London. As the Information Security Lead, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the security posture. Reporting directly to the IT Director, this standalone position requires a versatile individual with expertise in both technical and policy aspects of cybersecurity. You will be the point of escalation for security incidents, overseeing 3rd party management, information/data services, and collaborating with partners to enhance information security awareness. Responsibilities: Manage intrusion detection/protection systems, firewalls, web filtering solutions, and other security measures. Conduct audits and ensure compliance with legal industry standards. Develop and implement comprehensive cybersecurity policies and procedures. Collaborate with IT staff and other departments to enhance security and conduct cybersecurity awareness training. Develop, maintain, and test business continuity and disaster recovery plans. Monitor the network for unusual or suspicious activity and respond to security breaches. Stay informed about the latest innovations in cybersecurity and actively engage with emerging threats. Skills and Knowledge: Minimum five years' experience in an IT security position, preferably in a professional partnership. Familiarity with data privacy and security regulations. Deep understanding of cybersecurity frameworks (GDPR, ISO 27001). Certifications in GIAC GSEC, Sec+, SSCP, CISSP, or similar preferred. Proven experience in security planning and development for a growing IT department. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Ability to work in a fast-paced and dynamic environment. Excellent documentation skills and the capability to create security architecture diagrams. The role offers hybrid working - you will be required in the Chancery Lane office 3 days per week If this sounds of interest hit 'APPLY' now.
Princes Liverpool is looking for a Network/Communications Architect to join their IT department. This is a rare and exciting opportunity to work at a senior level for one of the UK's leading FMCG businesses. We offer Hybrid working which includes three days a week from home and two days a week in our impressive offices situated in the Royal Liver Building with a car parking pass. This is a fantastic opportunity as a business we are small enough to make changes quickly but large enough to do things on a bigger scale for the business. This position has the agility to make things happen and the support to make key strategic decisions. Job Purpose To assume key responsibility for the evaluation, recommendation, implementation and management of the network and communications mechanisms necessary to ensure efficient communications both within the Princes Group and also with business partners, Achieved with guidance from and providing feedback to the Head of IT Service Delivery. To assist in the setting of key forward IT strategies, in conjunction with the Head of IT Service Delivery and other members of the Senior Management team. To manage incidents escalated from the Business Systems Support team by analysing problems and formulating practical resolutions to ensure IT service security and availability. To ensure that each relevant element of the IT communications infrastructure is managed to a standard that complies with Princes' strict IT General Controls. To ensure knowledge is distributed between colleagues in the support teams. Please note this role will involve travel to our UK sites a few times a month, and has the potential for future global travel to our overseas parts of the business. As a senior member within the team if emergencies / key projects come in there may be a need for you to flex your hours to support the business needs. Why Princes? £5,977 Cash Car Allowance 14.5% Pension consisting of a 9.5% Employer contribution (Opt-In) 12.5% Corporate Incentive Scheme/Bonus (75% Princes Company performance, 25% individual performance based). Free Car Parking Pass 26 days Annual Leave including a day for your Birthday + Bank Holidays Flexible holidays - the option to buy/sell up to 5 days holiday each year. Hybrid Working & Core Hours - Monday is an anchor day in the office Private Medical Insurance (Single, Partner, Family Cover) Critical Illness Scheme Life Insurance Enhanced Family Friendly Policy (Maternity, Paternity, Adoption Leave) Discounted Staff Shop Dimensions The Communications Architect is responsible for the delivery of the network infrastructure, used by every employee and IT service within the organisation on a daily basis. The multitude of interconnected networks is the 'glue' that binds the entire organisation and a stable communications platform is critical to the success of the business. The role has the following scope: 2500 users globally Royal Liver Building head office 10 UK sites, 7 manufacturing sites, 2 warehouses and 1 datacentre 3 European sites, 2 manufacturing sites and 1 office 2 Mauritius manufacturing sites 200+ servers Internal contacts can include members of the organisation at all levels, from junior staff to Chief Executives. Regular contacts will be with Senior Managers and both Departmental and Group Directors. External contacts will include representatives from our key technology partners who provide equipment, service and support. These contacts will be for the negotiation of contracts and services, as well as resolution of day-to-day issues and also the definition of future strategy Principal Responsibilities Primary responsibility for the development and management of efficient communications mechanisms, both internal and external to the business. Primary responsibility for evaluating, transitioning and managing the relationship with Princes' communications partners. Primary responsibility for managing communications contracts and billing. Responsibility for network security concepts, in agreement with the Security Architect and Head of IT Service Delivery. Efficient management of communications projects to ensure on-schedule and within-budget delivery. Provision of regular capacity and usage reports for the Head of IT Service Delivery to ensure a well-managed and available communications platform and to drive future investment, where necessary. Retain up-to-date knowledge of emerging communications technologies and recommend adoption strategies. Provide technical expertise within business continuity and disaster recovery. Provision of Incident Reports in the event of service outages, to include root cause analysis and preventative measures to ensure incident recurrence is minimised. Target audience can be all management grades, up to Chief Executive level. Efficient management of changes, following Princes' change management policy to ensure changes are delivered on-schedule. Support and administration of the network and communications environment to ensure application access to staff at all times. Ensure all related documentation is kept up to date to enable support of systems by other members of the team and department Assist in the troubleshooting of all areas of the IT Core Infrastructure, specifically with internal firewalls which underpin our network segmentation. Experience Required Aruba Local-Area Network technologies, both in office and production site environments (desirable not essential) Network Access Control system development & management expertise SD-WAN network technologies expertise Aruba Wireless LAN technologies expertise (desirable) Telephony technologies expertise Mobile device management technologies and management Deep knowledge of supplier management Secure networking principles Secure Remote Access and Internet technologies Microsoft Windows Server networking concepts Networking principles (e.g. DNS, DHCP) Fortinet Firewall management competence VMware ESX networking competence
Mar 27, 2024
Full time
Princes Liverpool is looking for a Network/Communications Architect to join their IT department. This is a rare and exciting opportunity to work at a senior level for one of the UK's leading FMCG businesses. We offer Hybrid working which includes three days a week from home and two days a week in our impressive offices situated in the Royal Liver Building with a car parking pass. This is a fantastic opportunity as a business we are small enough to make changes quickly but large enough to do things on a bigger scale for the business. This position has the agility to make things happen and the support to make key strategic decisions. Job Purpose To assume key responsibility for the evaluation, recommendation, implementation and management of the network and communications mechanisms necessary to ensure efficient communications both within the Princes Group and also with business partners, Achieved with guidance from and providing feedback to the Head of IT Service Delivery. To assist in the setting of key forward IT strategies, in conjunction with the Head of IT Service Delivery and other members of the Senior Management team. To manage incidents escalated from the Business Systems Support team by analysing problems and formulating practical resolutions to ensure IT service security and availability. To ensure that each relevant element of the IT communications infrastructure is managed to a standard that complies with Princes' strict IT General Controls. To ensure knowledge is distributed between colleagues in the support teams. Please note this role will involve travel to our UK sites a few times a month, and has the potential for future global travel to our overseas parts of the business. As a senior member within the team if emergencies / key projects come in there may be a need for you to flex your hours to support the business needs. Why Princes? £5,977 Cash Car Allowance 14.5% Pension consisting of a 9.5% Employer contribution (Opt-In) 12.5% Corporate Incentive Scheme/Bonus (75% Princes Company performance, 25% individual performance based). Free Car Parking Pass 26 days Annual Leave including a day for your Birthday + Bank Holidays Flexible holidays - the option to buy/sell up to 5 days holiday each year. Hybrid Working & Core Hours - Monday is an anchor day in the office Private Medical Insurance (Single, Partner, Family Cover) Critical Illness Scheme Life Insurance Enhanced Family Friendly Policy (Maternity, Paternity, Adoption Leave) Discounted Staff Shop Dimensions The Communications Architect is responsible for the delivery of the network infrastructure, used by every employee and IT service within the organisation on a daily basis. The multitude of interconnected networks is the 'glue' that binds the entire organisation and a stable communications platform is critical to the success of the business. The role has the following scope: 2500 users globally Royal Liver Building head office 10 UK sites, 7 manufacturing sites, 2 warehouses and 1 datacentre 3 European sites, 2 manufacturing sites and 1 office 2 Mauritius manufacturing sites 200+ servers Internal contacts can include members of the organisation at all levels, from junior staff to Chief Executives. Regular contacts will be with Senior Managers and both Departmental and Group Directors. External contacts will include representatives from our key technology partners who provide equipment, service and support. These contacts will be for the negotiation of contracts and services, as well as resolution of day-to-day issues and also the definition of future strategy Principal Responsibilities Primary responsibility for the development and management of efficient communications mechanisms, both internal and external to the business. Primary responsibility for evaluating, transitioning and managing the relationship with Princes' communications partners. Primary responsibility for managing communications contracts and billing. Responsibility for network security concepts, in agreement with the Security Architect and Head of IT Service Delivery. Efficient management of communications projects to ensure on-schedule and within-budget delivery. Provision of regular capacity and usage reports for the Head of IT Service Delivery to ensure a well-managed and available communications platform and to drive future investment, where necessary. Retain up-to-date knowledge of emerging communications technologies and recommend adoption strategies. Provide technical expertise within business continuity and disaster recovery. Provision of Incident Reports in the event of service outages, to include root cause analysis and preventative measures to ensure incident recurrence is minimised. Target audience can be all management grades, up to Chief Executive level. Efficient management of changes, following Princes' change management policy to ensure changes are delivered on-schedule. Support and administration of the network and communications environment to ensure application access to staff at all times. Ensure all related documentation is kept up to date to enable support of systems by other members of the team and department Assist in the troubleshooting of all areas of the IT Core Infrastructure, specifically with internal firewalls which underpin our network segmentation. Experience Required Aruba Local-Area Network technologies, both in office and production site environments (desirable not essential) Network Access Control system development & management expertise SD-WAN network technologies expertise Aruba Wireless LAN technologies expertise (desirable) Telephony technologies expertise Mobile device management technologies and management Deep knowledge of supplier management Secure networking principles Secure Remote Access and Internet technologies Microsoft Windows Server networking concepts Networking principles (e.g. DNS, DHCP) Fortinet Firewall management competence VMware ESX networking competence
Seeking a dynamic and experienced Information Security Lead to join our client a prestigious law firm based in central London. As the Information Security Lead, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the security posture. Reporting directly to the IT Director, this standalone position requires a versatile individual with expertise in both technical and policy aspects of cybersecurity. You will be the point of escalation for security incidents, overseeing 3rd party management, information/data services, and collaborating with partners to enhance information security awareness. Responsibilities: Manage intrusion detection/protection systems, firewalls, web filtering solutions, and other security measures. Conduct audits and ensure compliance with legal industry standards. Develop and implement comprehensive cybersecurity policies and procedures. Collaborate with IT staff and other departments to enhance security and conduct cybersecurity awareness training. Develop, maintain, and test business continuity and disaster recovery plans. Monitor the network for unusual or suspicious activity and respond to security breaches. Stay informed about the latest innovations in cybersecurity and actively engage with emerging threats. Skills and Knowledge: Minimum five years' experience in an IT security position, preferably in a professional partnership. Familiarity with data privacy and security regulations. Deep understanding of cybersecurity frameworks (GDPR, ISO 27001). Certifications in GIAC GSEC, Sec+, SSCP, CISSP, or similar preferred. Proven experience in security planning and development for a growing IT department. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Ability to work in a fast-paced and dynamic environment. Excellent documentation skills and the capability to create security architecture diagrams. The role offers hybrid working you will be required in the Chancery Lane office 3 days per week If this sounds of interest hit APPLY now.
Mar 27, 2024
Full time
Seeking a dynamic and experienced Information Security Lead to join our client a prestigious law firm based in central London. As the Information Security Lead, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the security posture. Reporting directly to the IT Director, this standalone position requires a versatile individual with expertise in both technical and policy aspects of cybersecurity. You will be the point of escalation for security incidents, overseeing 3rd party management, information/data services, and collaborating with partners to enhance information security awareness. Responsibilities: Manage intrusion detection/protection systems, firewalls, web filtering solutions, and other security measures. Conduct audits and ensure compliance with legal industry standards. Develop and implement comprehensive cybersecurity policies and procedures. Collaborate with IT staff and other departments to enhance security and conduct cybersecurity awareness training. Develop, maintain, and test business continuity and disaster recovery plans. Monitor the network for unusual or suspicious activity and respond to security breaches. Stay informed about the latest innovations in cybersecurity and actively engage with emerging threats. Skills and Knowledge: Minimum five years' experience in an IT security position, preferably in a professional partnership. Familiarity with data privacy and security regulations. Deep understanding of cybersecurity frameworks (GDPR, ISO 27001). Certifications in GIAC GSEC, Sec+, SSCP, CISSP, or similar preferred. Proven experience in security planning and development for a growing IT department. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Ability to work in a fast-paced and dynamic environment. Excellent documentation skills and the capability to create security architecture diagrams. The role offers hybrid working you will be required in the Chancery Lane office 3 days per week If this sounds of interest hit APPLY now.
Princes Liverpool is looking for a Network/Communications Architect to join their IT department. This is a rare and exciting opportunity to work at a senior level for one of the UK's leading FMCG businesses. We offer Hybrid working which includes three days a week from home and two days a week in our impressive offices situated in the Royal Liver Building with a car parking pass. This is a fantastic opportunity as a business we are small enough to make changes quickly but large enough to do things on a bigger scale for the business. This position has the agility to make things happen and the support to make key strategic decisions. Job Purpose To assume key responsibility for the evaluation, recommendation, implementation and management of the network and communications mechanisms necessary to ensure efficient communications both within the Princes Group and also with business partners, Achieved with guidance from and providing feedback to the Head of IT Service Delivery. To assist in the setting of key forward IT strategies, in conjunction with the Head of IT Service Delivery and other members of the Senior Management team. To manage incidents escalated from the Business Systems Support team by analysing problems and formulating practical resolutions to ensure IT service security and availability. To ensure that each relevant element of the IT communications infrastructure is managed to a standard that complies with Princes' strict IT General Controls. To ensure knowledge is distributed between colleagues in the support teams. Please note this role will involve travel to our UK sites a few times a month, and has the potential for future global travel to our overseas parts of the business. As a senior member within the team if emergencies / key projects come in there may be a need for you to flex your hours to support the business needs. Why Princes? £5,977 Cash Car Allowance 14.5% Pension consisting of a 9.5% Employer contribution (Opt-In) 12.5% Corporate Incentive Scheme/Bonus (75% Princes Company performance, 25% individual performance based). Free Car Parking Pass 26 days Annual Leave including a day for your Birthday + Bank Holidays Flexible holidays - the option to buy/sell up to 5 days holiday each year. Hybrid Working & Core Hours - Monday is an anchor day in the office Private Medical Insurance (Single, Partner, Family Cover) Critical Illness Scheme Life Insurance Enhanced Family Friendly Policy (Maternity, Paternity, Adoption Leave) Discounted Staff Shop Dimensions The Communications Architect is responsible for the delivery of the network infrastructure, used by every employee and IT service within the organisation on a daily basis. The multitude of interconnected networks is the 'glue' that binds the entire organisation and a stable communications platform is critical to the success of the business. The role has the following scope: 2500 users globally Royal Liver Building head office 10 UK sites, 7 manufacturing sites, 2 warehouses and 1 datacentre 3 European sites, 2 manufacturing sites and 1 office 2 Mauritius manufacturing sites 200+ servers Internal contacts can include members of the organisation at all levels, from junior staff to Chief Executives. Regular contacts will be with Senior Managers and both Departmental and Group Directors. External contacts will include representatives from our key technology partners who provide equipment, service and support. These contacts will be for the negotiation of contracts and services, as well as resolution of day-to-day issues and also the definition of future strategy Principal Responsibilities Primary responsibility for the development and management of efficient communications mechanisms, both internal and external to the business. Primary responsibility for evaluating, transitioning and managing the relationship with Princes' communications partners. Primary responsibility for managing communications contracts and billing. Responsibility for network security concepts, in agreement with the Security Architect and Head of IT Service Delivery. Efficient management of communications projects to ensure on-schedule and within-budget delivery. Provision of regular capacity and usage reports for the Head of IT Service Delivery to ensure a well-managed and available communications platform and to drive future investment, where necessary. Retain up-to-date knowledge of emerging communications technologies and recommend adoption strategies. Provide technical expertise within business continuity and disaster recovery. Provision of Incident Reports in the event of service outages, to include root cause analysis and preventative measures to ensure incident recurrence is minimised. Target audience can be all management grades, up to Chief Executive level. Efficient management of changes, following Princes' change management policy to ensure changes are delivered on-schedule. Support and administration of the network and communications environment to ensure application access to staff at all times. Ensure all related documentation is kept up to date to enable support of systems by other members of the team and department Assist in the troubleshooting of all areas of the IT Core Infrastructure, specifically with internal firewalls which underpin our network segmentation. Experience Required Aruba Local-Area Network technologies, both in office and production site environments (desirable not essential) Network Access Control system development & management expertise SD-WAN network technologies expertise Aruba Wireless LAN technologies expertise (desirable) Telephony technologies expertise Mobile device management technologies and management Deep knowledge of supplier management Secure networking principles Secure Remote Access and Internet technologies Microsoft Windows Server networking concepts Networking principles (e.g. DNS, DHCP) Fortinet Firewall management competence VMware ESX networking competence
Mar 27, 2024
Full time
Princes Liverpool is looking for a Network/Communications Architect to join their IT department. This is a rare and exciting opportunity to work at a senior level for one of the UK's leading FMCG businesses. We offer Hybrid working which includes three days a week from home and two days a week in our impressive offices situated in the Royal Liver Building with a car parking pass. This is a fantastic opportunity as a business we are small enough to make changes quickly but large enough to do things on a bigger scale for the business. This position has the agility to make things happen and the support to make key strategic decisions. Job Purpose To assume key responsibility for the evaluation, recommendation, implementation and management of the network and communications mechanisms necessary to ensure efficient communications both within the Princes Group and also with business partners, Achieved with guidance from and providing feedback to the Head of IT Service Delivery. To assist in the setting of key forward IT strategies, in conjunction with the Head of IT Service Delivery and other members of the Senior Management team. To manage incidents escalated from the Business Systems Support team by analysing problems and formulating practical resolutions to ensure IT service security and availability. To ensure that each relevant element of the IT communications infrastructure is managed to a standard that complies with Princes' strict IT General Controls. To ensure knowledge is distributed between colleagues in the support teams. Please note this role will involve travel to our UK sites a few times a month, and has the potential for future global travel to our overseas parts of the business. As a senior member within the team if emergencies / key projects come in there may be a need for you to flex your hours to support the business needs. Why Princes? £5,977 Cash Car Allowance 14.5% Pension consisting of a 9.5% Employer contribution (Opt-In) 12.5% Corporate Incentive Scheme/Bonus (75% Princes Company performance, 25% individual performance based). Free Car Parking Pass 26 days Annual Leave including a day for your Birthday + Bank Holidays Flexible holidays - the option to buy/sell up to 5 days holiday each year. Hybrid Working & Core Hours - Monday is an anchor day in the office Private Medical Insurance (Single, Partner, Family Cover) Critical Illness Scheme Life Insurance Enhanced Family Friendly Policy (Maternity, Paternity, Adoption Leave) Discounted Staff Shop Dimensions The Communications Architect is responsible for the delivery of the network infrastructure, used by every employee and IT service within the organisation on a daily basis. The multitude of interconnected networks is the 'glue' that binds the entire organisation and a stable communications platform is critical to the success of the business. The role has the following scope: 2500 users globally Royal Liver Building head office 10 UK sites, 7 manufacturing sites, 2 warehouses and 1 datacentre 3 European sites, 2 manufacturing sites and 1 office 2 Mauritius manufacturing sites 200+ servers Internal contacts can include members of the organisation at all levels, from junior staff to Chief Executives. Regular contacts will be with Senior Managers and both Departmental and Group Directors. External contacts will include representatives from our key technology partners who provide equipment, service and support. These contacts will be for the negotiation of contracts and services, as well as resolution of day-to-day issues and also the definition of future strategy Principal Responsibilities Primary responsibility for the development and management of efficient communications mechanisms, both internal and external to the business. Primary responsibility for evaluating, transitioning and managing the relationship with Princes' communications partners. Primary responsibility for managing communications contracts and billing. Responsibility for network security concepts, in agreement with the Security Architect and Head of IT Service Delivery. Efficient management of communications projects to ensure on-schedule and within-budget delivery. Provision of regular capacity and usage reports for the Head of IT Service Delivery to ensure a well-managed and available communications platform and to drive future investment, where necessary. Retain up-to-date knowledge of emerging communications technologies and recommend adoption strategies. Provide technical expertise within business continuity and disaster recovery. Provision of Incident Reports in the event of service outages, to include root cause analysis and preventative measures to ensure incident recurrence is minimised. Target audience can be all management grades, up to Chief Executive level. Efficient management of changes, following Princes' change management policy to ensure changes are delivered on-schedule. Support and administration of the network and communications environment to ensure application access to staff at all times. Ensure all related documentation is kept up to date to enable support of systems by other members of the team and department Assist in the troubleshooting of all areas of the IT Core Infrastructure, specifically with internal firewalls which underpin our network segmentation. Experience Required Aruba Local-Area Network technologies, both in office and production site environments (desirable not essential) Network Access Control system development & management expertise SD-WAN network technologies expertise Aruba Wireless LAN technologies expertise (desirable) Telephony technologies expertise Mobile device management technologies and management Deep knowledge of supplier management Secure networking principles Secure Remote Access and Internet technologies Microsoft Windows Server networking concepts Networking principles (e.g. DNS, DHCP) Fortinet Firewall management competence VMware ESX networking competence
Who we are Boba Commodities are a successful, rapidly growing commodities trading firm with the wider purpose of investing into a better future for us all. Our vision To invest our trading profits into community enhancing businesses across the globe that share our values. Our mission Through our trading strategies, maximise the opportunity in the commodities and other markets to help us realise our vision. We believe Social value and long-term profit are inextricably linked. We carry this philosophy through to the role we play in the commodities markets. As part of this belief, we have ensured we are a carbon negative company, meaning we seek to double offset our carbon footprint, backdated from our inception as a company. Where we are in our journey From being founded in 2013, we have grown significantly over the past 10 years. We are now looking to scale our technology infrastructure and levels of automation of our trading processes. To add to the Engineering team, we are looking for a future orientated hands-on Senior Software Engineer who has a passion for engineering, strong attention to detail and excellent communication to help support us and make our vision a reality. Our values We believe in 80/20, the pursuit of non-perfectionism: We ensure we are always focused on the most impactful drivers and results and its value over time. We move fast and get things done. Adapt & Evolve: We are agile and growth oriented. We won't get everything right first time, but we are open-minded to learning from mistakes and failures. We adapt and evolve whenever needed. Best Ideas Rise To The Top: We champion the best ideas, not our own ideas. We ensure we listen to other ideas, regardless of the source and embrace cognitive diversity and creating a psychologically safe environment where every voice is heard. Care Personally: We care about each other at a personal level as well as ourselves. The more we understand each other, the more effective we will be. These core values are intrinsic in our culture and in everything we do. What are you going to do? As part of the Engineering team you will be delivering the technology vision and contributing to a high performing, 'well-oiled' Engineering team. Specific examples of your responsibilities are: Work closely with the Trading and Finance teams to shape and make the technology vision a reality and be a force multiplier for our Engineering objectives and strategy. Contributing to the development process through writing & reviewing code, designing and implementing solutions, innovating, resolving technical challenges and solving business problems with technology solutions. Build high value technology solutions for trading teams and automation of manual processes through technology. Own and develop highly effective software development/SDLC processes and practices to reduce lead time to delivery and increase technical excellence. Mentor and coach junior members of Engineering team in both technical skills and competencies for high performance and innovation. Work with the Trading team to continuously improve internal trading tech products, models, reports and visualisations. Hold self and team accountable for meeting or exceeding the technology objectives. Sets the pace and cadence to optimise effectiveness and output. Solve complex problems in a logical and pragmatic way. Identifies ways to effectively measure the health of the Engineering function in line with business goals, and drives ways to improve those measures. Why diversity and inclusion is highly important to us An inclusive and diverse workplace means we highly value differences in race, gender, nationality, culture, sexual orientation, physical ability, cognition, age and background as these differences bring new or different ways of thinking about our work. Therefore, creating a workplace culture that advances belonging and psychological safety brings a mutual respect and acceptance of others and fuels our values of caring personally, adapting and evolving and the best ideas rising to the top. We need someone who must have the following Experience developing software in SQL and Python, and ideally Javascript & VBA Strong skills/experience in: Coding in Python & SQL Working with Relational Databases Various AWS services, including but not limited to EC2, Lambda, Aurora, S3 Working with containerization technologies e.g., Amazon Elastic Container Service (ECS) together with AWS Fargate and orchestration tools e.g., Kubernetes Current data paradigms e.g. stream processing (using Apache Kafka/Kinesis and Apache Flink), real-time architectures to enable downstream use-cases such as alerting and reporting Knowledge of AWS security best practices, Identity and access management (IAM), encryption, and network security configurations to ensure a secure cloud environment. AWS networking concepts, including VPCs, subnets, security groups, NAT gateways, VPNs, and direct connect to design and implement scalable and fault-tolerant network architectures Managing data engineering pipelines through Apache Airflow Maintenance and optimisation of CI/CD pipelines and other automation processes in AWS Code Pipeline Knowledge and experience with Git (branching strategies and repo management) Monitoring tools like AWS CloudWatch to proactively identify issues and troubleshoot system performance Infrastructure as Code tools such as Terraform to automate and manage infrastructure deployments AWS backup and disaster recovery solutions, such as AWS Backup and Amazon S3 versioning, to ensure data protection and business continuity Best practices like Behaviour Driven Development (BDD), Test Driven Development (TDD) and Continuous Performance Testing using open-source toolsets. Building custom dashboards using React framework, Angular, Node.js, HTML, CSS and JavaScript Have a passion for building pragmatic technology solutions that focus on delivering the most value over time. Have a deep understanding of working methods such as Agile, Kanban, Scrum, DevOps and CI/CD tools and best practices and successful experience in embedding them in teams. You will thrive in the role if you have the following Strong self-management such as self-awareness, adaptability, positivity, self-motivation, holding yourself and team to high standards. Positive reaction to failure, calm and comfortable in chaos and under pressure while retaining importantly strong ethical standards. Personal commitment to excellence; to self-development, personal growth, expanding your comfort zone; strong attention to detail, ability and hunger to learn quickly; all of which is balanced with a strong sense of pragmatism. Strong logical reasoning/critical thinking with an ability to make decisions, take a methodical approach, identify patterns to form conclusions and solve problems and ability to hold conflicting views in parallel. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with an ability to liaise with co-workers at all levels of the business. Specifically skilled at presenting complex information in concise and clear ways, applying the appropriate sense of urgency when required. Strong team orientation, working collaboratively with high levels of self-motivation and caring personally for the team and co-workers. Holds self accountable for their work, ensuring it is completed accurately and on time; communicates delivery timelines for work clearly to stakeholders. Understands the difference between urgent and important, and the situational differences in approach to delivery or problem solving. Effective active listener. Holds space for other's ideas, avoids listening purely to respond; listens without ego getting in the way. Excellent organisational and time keeping skills. Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Excel. Able to clearly establish priorities but remain adaptable in a constantly changing environment. It would be even better, but not essential, if you have one or more of Programming experience in C# Have strong hands-on experience in designing and building low-latency trading or comparable infrastructures and related operational/trading processes. Have hands-on experience in building rules based automation or machine learning technology solutions for trading e.g. automation of trading strategies or other intellectual property. Experience in designing and implementing RESTful APIs for accessing AWS Aurora to source data for the analytics Experience of Microsoft Power Bl /Tableau or other data visualization program to create effective dashboards and reports Personal Fit Our values run deep. You can come from any background, but championing our culture is critical. We're looking for a team member who: Shares our vision and embodies the Boba culture as a role model. Is looking for an organisation that puts its purpose at the heart of what it does. Is hungry to help build the company - a proactive and enthusiastic force to improve our capabilities. Loves coding and loves putting technology to use in a pragmatic way. Has their finger on the pulse of latest information, ideas, and practices . click apply for full job details
Mar 26, 2024
Full time
Who we are Boba Commodities are a successful, rapidly growing commodities trading firm with the wider purpose of investing into a better future for us all. Our vision To invest our trading profits into community enhancing businesses across the globe that share our values. Our mission Through our trading strategies, maximise the opportunity in the commodities and other markets to help us realise our vision. We believe Social value and long-term profit are inextricably linked. We carry this philosophy through to the role we play in the commodities markets. As part of this belief, we have ensured we are a carbon negative company, meaning we seek to double offset our carbon footprint, backdated from our inception as a company. Where we are in our journey From being founded in 2013, we have grown significantly over the past 10 years. We are now looking to scale our technology infrastructure and levels of automation of our trading processes. To add to the Engineering team, we are looking for a future orientated hands-on Senior Software Engineer who has a passion for engineering, strong attention to detail and excellent communication to help support us and make our vision a reality. Our values We believe in 80/20, the pursuit of non-perfectionism: We ensure we are always focused on the most impactful drivers and results and its value over time. We move fast and get things done. Adapt & Evolve: We are agile and growth oriented. We won't get everything right first time, but we are open-minded to learning from mistakes and failures. We adapt and evolve whenever needed. Best Ideas Rise To The Top: We champion the best ideas, not our own ideas. We ensure we listen to other ideas, regardless of the source and embrace cognitive diversity and creating a psychologically safe environment where every voice is heard. Care Personally: We care about each other at a personal level as well as ourselves. The more we understand each other, the more effective we will be. These core values are intrinsic in our culture and in everything we do. What are you going to do? As part of the Engineering team you will be delivering the technology vision and contributing to a high performing, 'well-oiled' Engineering team. Specific examples of your responsibilities are: Work closely with the Trading and Finance teams to shape and make the technology vision a reality and be a force multiplier for our Engineering objectives and strategy. Contributing to the development process through writing & reviewing code, designing and implementing solutions, innovating, resolving technical challenges and solving business problems with technology solutions. Build high value technology solutions for trading teams and automation of manual processes through technology. Own and develop highly effective software development/SDLC processes and practices to reduce lead time to delivery and increase technical excellence. Mentor and coach junior members of Engineering team in both technical skills and competencies for high performance and innovation. Work with the Trading team to continuously improve internal trading tech products, models, reports and visualisations. Hold self and team accountable for meeting or exceeding the technology objectives. Sets the pace and cadence to optimise effectiveness and output. Solve complex problems in a logical and pragmatic way. Identifies ways to effectively measure the health of the Engineering function in line with business goals, and drives ways to improve those measures. Why diversity and inclusion is highly important to us An inclusive and diverse workplace means we highly value differences in race, gender, nationality, culture, sexual orientation, physical ability, cognition, age and background as these differences bring new or different ways of thinking about our work. Therefore, creating a workplace culture that advances belonging and psychological safety brings a mutual respect and acceptance of others and fuels our values of caring personally, adapting and evolving and the best ideas rising to the top. We need someone who must have the following Experience developing software in SQL and Python, and ideally Javascript & VBA Strong skills/experience in: Coding in Python & SQL Working with Relational Databases Various AWS services, including but not limited to EC2, Lambda, Aurora, S3 Working with containerization technologies e.g., Amazon Elastic Container Service (ECS) together with AWS Fargate and orchestration tools e.g., Kubernetes Current data paradigms e.g. stream processing (using Apache Kafka/Kinesis and Apache Flink), real-time architectures to enable downstream use-cases such as alerting and reporting Knowledge of AWS security best practices, Identity and access management (IAM), encryption, and network security configurations to ensure a secure cloud environment. AWS networking concepts, including VPCs, subnets, security groups, NAT gateways, VPNs, and direct connect to design and implement scalable and fault-tolerant network architectures Managing data engineering pipelines through Apache Airflow Maintenance and optimisation of CI/CD pipelines and other automation processes in AWS Code Pipeline Knowledge and experience with Git (branching strategies and repo management) Monitoring tools like AWS CloudWatch to proactively identify issues and troubleshoot system performance Infrastructure as Code tools such as Terraform to automate and manage infrastructure deployments AWS backup and disaster recovery solutions, such as AWS Backup and Amazon S3 versioning, to ensure data protection and business continuity Best practices like Behaviour Driven Development (BDD), Test Driven Development (TDD) and Continuous Performance Testing using open-source toolsets. Building custom dashboards using React framework, Angular, Node.js, HTML, CSS and JavaScript Have a passion for building pragmatic technology solutions that focus on delivering the most value over time. Have a deep understanding of working methods such as Agile, Kanban, Scrum, DevOps and CI/CD tools and best practices and successful experience in embedding them in teams. You will thrive in the role if you have the following Strong self-management such as self-awareness, adaptability, positivity, self-motivation, holding yourself and team to high standards. Positive reaction to failure, calm and comfortable in chaos and under pressure while retaining importantly strong ethical standards. Personal commitment to excellence; to self-development, personal growth, expanding your comfort zone; strong attention to detail, ability and hunger to learn quickly; all of which is balanced with a strong sense of pragmatism. Strong logical reasoning/critical thinking with an ability to make decisions, take a methodical approach, identify patterns to form conclusions and solve problems and ability to hold conflicting views in parallel. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with an ability to liaise with co-workers at all levels of the business. Specifically skilled at presenting complex information in concise and clear ways, applying the appropriate sense of urgency when required. Strong team orientation, working collaboratively with high levels of self-motivation and caring personally for the team and co-workers. Holds self accountable for their work, ensuring it is completed accurately and on time; communicates delivery timelines for work clearly to stakeholders. Understands the difference between urgent and important, and the situational differences in approach to delivery or problem solving. Effective active listener. Holds space for other's ideas, avoids listening purely to respond; listens without ego getting in the way. Excellent organisational and time keeping skills. Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Excel. Able to clearly establish priorities but remain adaptable in a constantly changing environment. It would be even better, but not essential, if you have one or more of Programming experience in C# Have strong hands-on experience in designing and building low-latency trading or comparable infrastructures and related operational/trading processes. Have hands-on experience in building rules based automation or machine learning technology solutions for trading e.g. automation of trading strategies or other intellectual property. Experience in designing and implementing RESTful APIs for accessing AWS Aurora to source data for the analytics Experience of Microsoft Power Bl /Tableau or other data visualization program to create effective dashboards and reports Personal Fit Our values run deep. You can come from any background, but championing our culture is critical. We're looking for a team member who: Shares our vision and embodies the Boba culture as a role model. Is looking for an organisation that puts its purpose at the heart of what it does. Is hungry to help build the company - a proactive and enthusiastic force to improve our capabilities. Loves coding and loves putting technology to use in a pragmatic way. Has their finger on the pulse of latest information, ideas, and practices . click apply for full job details
Numerix is looking for a Senior Cloud Operations Manager - EMEA who will be responsible for overseeing and managing the operations of company's Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) cloud infrastructure and services. In this role, you are expected to stay up-to-date with the latest AWS developments and trends to make informed decisions and maximize the benefits of AWS for Numerix. You will play a critical role in ensuring the efficiency, reliability, and security of cloud-based systems and applications. Responsibilities: 1.Develop and implement strategies for the operation and maintenance of cloud infrastructure, ensuring high availability and performance. 2.Manage a team of cloud operations professionals, providing guidance, coaching, and performance feedback. 3.Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design and implement cloud-based solutions that meet business requirements. 4.Monitor and analyze cloud performance metrics and identify areas for improvement in scalability, efficiency, and cost optimization. 5.Oversee the implementation and maintenance of security measures, ensuring compliance with industry standards and regulations. 6.Plan and execute disaster recovery and business continuity strategies for cloud-based systems. 7.Stay updated on emerging cloud technologies and industry trends, providing recommendations for their integration into existing infrastructure. 8.Develop and maintain documentation related to cloud operations processes, procedures, and configurations. 9.Collaborate with stakeholders to define and enforce cloud operations best practices and standards. Requirements: 1.Bachelor's degree in computer science, information technology, or a related field (master's degree is a plus). 2.Minimum of 2 years of managing and leading cloud operations teams. 3.In-depth knowledge of Amazon Web Services (AWS); extensive experience in AWS infrastructure management, with a strong background in various AWS services. 4.Strong understanding of cloud infrastructure, including native (serverless) AWS services, networking, storage, and security. 5.Strong understanding of AWS security and compliance best practices. 6.Experience with cloud deployment and automation tools, such as Docker, Terraform/CFT, or Ansible/TeamCity. 7.Proficiency in scripting and programming languages, such as Python, PowerShell, or Bash. 8.Familiarity with monitoring and logging tools, such as CloudWatch. 9.Knowledge of ITIL (Information Technology Infrastructure Library) practices and frameworks. 10.Excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting skills, with the ability to handle complex issues in a fast-paced environment. 11.Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams and stakeholders. Certifications 1. Required - AWS Certified SysOps Administrator, Solution Architect Associate or Professional, AWS Certified DevOps Engineer certification is highly desirable. 3.Plus - Certified Information Security Manager (CISM). Location / TimeZone: 1. The role is open to EMEA w/ a preference for London 2. The role is expected to cover working hours for that timezone.
Mar 25, 2024
Full time
Numerix is looking for a Senior Cloud Operations Manager - EMEA who will be responsible for overseeing and managing the operations of company's Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) cloud infrastructure and services. In this role, you are expected to stay up-to-date with the latest AWS developments and trends to make informed decisions and maximize the benefits of AWS for Numerix. You will play a critical role in ensuring the efficiency, reliability, and security of cloud-based systems and applications. Responsibilities: 1.Develop and implement strategies for the operation and maintenance of cloud infrastructure, ensuring high availability and performance. 2.Manage a team of cloud operations professionals, providing guidance, coaching, and performance feedback. 3.Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design and implement cloud-based solutions that meet business requirements. 4.Monitor and analyze cloud performance metrics and identify areas for improvement in scalability, efficiency, and cost optimization. 5.Oversee the implementation and maintenance of security measures, ensuring compliance with industry standards and regulations. 6.Plan and execute disaster recovery and business continuity strategies for cloud-based systems. 7.Stay updated on emerging cloud technologies and industry trends, providing recommendations for their integration into existing infrastructure. 8.Develop and maintain documentation related to cloud operations processes, procedures, and configurations. 9.Collaborate with stakeholders to define and enforce cloud operations best practices and standards. Requirements: 1.Bachelor's degree in computer science, information technology, or a related field (master's degree is a plus). 2.Minimum of 2 years of managing and leading cloud operations teams. 3.In-depth knowledge of Amazon Web Services (AWS); extensive experience in AWS infrastructure management, with a strong background in various AWS services. 4.Strong understanding of cloud infrastructure, including native (serverless) AWS services, networking, storage, and security. 5.Strong understanding of AWS security and compliance best practices. 6.Experience with cloud deployment and automation tools, such as Docker, Terraform/CFT, or Ansible/TeamCity. 7.Proficiency in scripting and programming languages, such as Python, PowerShell, or Bash. 8.Familiarity with monitoring and logging tools, such as CloudWatch. 9.Knowledge of ITIL (Information Technology Infrastructure Library) practices and frameworks. 10.Excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting skills, with the ability to handle complex issues in a fast-paced environment. 11.Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams and stakeholders. Certifications 1. Required - AWS Certified SysOps Administrator, Solution Architect Associate or Professional, AWS Certified DevOps Engineer certification is highly desirable. 3.Plus - Certified Information Security Manager (CISM). Location / TimeZone: 1. The role is open to EMEA w/ a preference for London 2. The role is expected to cover working hours for that timezone.
DESCRIPTION Purpose of the role: To support the design/identification and implementation of key business processes within the organisation, ensuring corporate standards are maintained and key milestones are achieved in line with agreed business deliverables. Working with key business stakeholders, Project Managers, the Business Analyst, and relevant Third Parties to support the business to deliver key business service improvements as part of building Corporate Resilience. The Technology & Resilience function is defined as having several key operational functions within the operational executive. The function is responsible Technology, Data Management, Infosec, Operating Model Oversight, Outsourcing, Procurement and Contact Management, Property Oversight (excluding facilities management), and the wider firm resilience policy development and implementation (including Disaster Recovery and Business Continuity). Role Specific Accountabilities Work with business leads for functions with direct customer focus to ensure that resilience processes/procedures, controls, and dependencies are fully Support the evaluation and enhancement of key business processes and ICT services to facilitate delivery of resilience Support the development of resilience principles and Understand and communicate resilience principles and objectives to colleagues across the Contribute ideas and challenge assumptions based on specific personal Work with the Business Architect to ensure that all process changes and updates identified in delivering corporate resilience are properly reflected in the Operating Support review and update of Impact Tolerance Support end-to-end mapping of Important Business Services against the Operating Contribute to the identification, planning and execution of Critical Incident Scenario Ensure all work carried out complies where necessary with Project methodology and governance Support the ICT & Project Manager and Business Architect by contributing to effective and timely project reporting (e.g. PSRs). Work with relevant Project Managers to support delivery of technology enhancements supporting resilience Identify risks in own area of responsibility, recognise risks in all areas of the business and notify any such risks to your People Manager and the Business Assurance Manager Essential skills: Knowledge of business resilience principles, e.g. critical incident, business continuity. Ability to communicate with stakeholders in a cross functional environment. Delivery focused.Ability to demonstrate project delivery skills in a business and ICT. Output based problem solving. Experience of Project Management methodologies. High levels of integrity and trustworthiness. Experience of investment asset. Working in a resilience or planning environment. Project experience within a multi-functional team environment with evidence of end-to-end delivery of project milestones. Preparation of documentation as defined by project scope & supporting the PM. Desirable: Awareness or experience with Business Analysis. Other corporate knowledge health and safety, ICT systems, information management and data protection.
Mar 25, 2024
Full time
DESCRIPTION Purpose of the role: To support the design/identification and implementation of key business processes within the organisation, ensuring corporate standards are maintained and key milestones are achieved in line with agreed business deliverables. Working with key business stakeholders, Project Managers, the Business Analyst, and relevant Third Parties to support the business to deliver key business service improvements as part of building Corporate Resilience. The Technology & Resilience function is defined as having several key operational functions within the operational executive. The function is responsible Technology, Data Management, Infosec, Operating Model Oversight, Outsourcing, Procurement and Contact Management, Property Oversight (excluding facilities management), and the wider firm resilience policy development and implementation (including Disaster Recovery and Business Continuity). Role Specific Accountabilities Work with business leads for functions with direct customer focus to ensure that resilience processes/procedures, controls, and dependencies are fully Support the evaluation and enhancement of key business processes and ICT services to facilitate delivery of resilience Support the development of resilience principles and Understand and communicate resilience principles and objectives to colleagues across the Contribute ideas and challenge assumptions based on specific personal Work with the Business Architect to ensure that all process changes and updates identified in delivering corporate resilience are properly reflected in the Operating Support review and update of Impact Tolerance Support end-to-end mapping of Important Business Services against the Operating Contribute to the identification, planning and execution of Critical Incident Scenario Ensure all work carried out complies where necessary with Project methodology and governance Support the ICT & Project Manager and Business Architect by contributing to effective and timely project reporting (e.g. PSRs). Work with relevant Project Managers to support delivery of technology enhancements supporting resilience Identify risks in own area of responsibility, recognise risks in all areas of the business and notify any such risks to your People Manager and the Business Assurance Manager Essential skills: Knowledge of business resilience principles, e.g. critical incident, business continuity. Ability to communicate with stakeholders in a cross functional environment. Delivery focused.Ability to demonstrate project delivery skills in a business and ICT. Output based problem solving. Experience of Project Management methodologies. High levels of integrity and trustworthiness. Experience of investment asset. Working in a resilience or planning environment. Project experience within a multi-functional team environment with evidence of end-to-end delivery of project milestones. Preparation of documentation as defined by project scope & supporting the PM. Desirable: Awareness or experience with Business Analysis. Other corporate knowledge health and safety, ICT systems, information management and data protection.
Infrastructure Manager - Northampton/Hybrid -£44,264 - £54,395 I am working with a market leading organisation based in Northampton who are looking to engage an Infrastructure Manager with expertise in Windows infrastructure to lead a team of 6 engineers. This is initially for a 12 month fixed term contract to cover a secondment but may be extended. You will be responsible for maintaining and developing the operation of core systems and support infrastructure changes to ensure continuity and improvement of services. you will be accountable for the computing infrastructure and supporting components, including cloud and IT infrastructure, system availability, back up, patch management and vulnerability. As part of the role remit you will also be a member of the IT Major Incident management team and will have responsibilities as part of the disaster recovery and business continuity response plans. You will have proven, commercial experience using different Windows infrastructure tools, strong technical background in server and storage infrastructure management as well as knowledge of databases such as Microsoft SQL Server and SQL express. This organisation commits to an extensive professional development and training opportunities for their employees, providing access to courses and qualifications to further develop your career. In addition to this they offer fantastic holiday entitlement, offering 36 days a year, including closure days and bank holidays. They also contribute 12% to your pension on their behalf. Principal Duties and Responsibilities Set standards for the service, monitor progress against the standard and identify ways to improve the service. Accountable for the computing infrastructure and supporting components including cloud and IT infrastructure, system availability, backup, patch management and vulnerability remediation, effective configuration, system design, compliance, documentation, and service provisioning. Implement and support key technologies in server, virtualisation, storage, and software - utilizing automation and scripting where possible. Ensure the server and storage infrastructure is patched in accordance with the organisations patching cycle. Responsible for remediating any identified vulnerabilities within enterprise computing systems. Support the development of and overseeing the implementation of the server and storage standards and processes. Key Skills and Experience At least 3 years' experience in an infrastructure engineer/management position. Experience in managing infrastructure teams in enterprise scale environments. Strong technical background in Server and Storage Infrastructure management, including various version of the Windows Server operating system. Extensive knowledge of enterprise IT Infrastructure and architecture. PLEASE APPLY NOW FOR IMMEDIATE CONSIDERATION. Eutopia Solutions Ltd ("Eutopia") is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy. Eutopia is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from any suitably qualified and eligible candidates.
Mar 24, 2024
Full time
Infrastructure Manager - Northampton/Hybrid -£44,264 - £54,395 I am working with a market leading organisation based in Northampton who are looking to engage an Infrastructure Manager with expertise in Windows infrastructure to lead a team of 6 engineers. This is initially for a 12 month fixed term contract to cover a secondment but may be extended. You will be responsible for maintaining and developing the operation of core systems and support infrastructure changes to ensure continuity and improvement of services. you will be accountable for the computing infrastructure and supporting components, including cloud and IT infrastructure, system availability, back up, patch management and vulnerability. As part of the role remit you will also be a member of the IT Major Incident management team and will have responsibilities as part of the disaster recovery and business continuity response plans. You will have proven, commercial experience using different Windows infrastructure tools, strong technical background in server and storage infrastructure management as well as knowledge of databases such as Microsoft SQL Server and SQL express. This organisation commits to an extensive professional development and training opportunities for their employees, providing access to courses and qualifications to further develop your career. In addition to this they offer fantastic holiday entitlement, offering 36 days a year, including closure days and bank holidays. They also contribute 12% to your pension on their behalf. Principal Duties and Responsibilities Set standards for the service, monitor progress against the standard and identify ways to improve the service. Accountable for the computing infrastructure and supporting components including cloud and IT infrastructure, system availability, backup, patch management and vulnerability remediation, effective configuration, system design, compliance, documentation, and service provisioning. Implement and support key technologies in server, virtualisation, storage, and software - utilizing automation and scripting where possible. Ensure the server and storage infrastructure is patched in accordance with the organisations patching cycle. Responsible for remediating any identified vulnerabilities within enterprise computing systems. Support the development of and overseeing the implementation of the server and storage standards and processes. Key Skills and Experience At least 3 years' experience in an infrastructure engineer/management position. Experience in managing infrastructure teams in enterprise scale environments. Strong technical background in Server and Storage Infrastructure management, including various version of the Windows Server operating system. Extensive knowledge of enterprise IT Infrastructure and architecture. PLEASE APPLY NOW FOR IMMEDIATE CONSIDERATION. Eutopia Solutions Ltd ("Eutopia") is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy. Eutopia is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from any suitably qualified and eligible candidates.
The IT Operations Lead role focuses on steering the IT department through strategic alignment with business objectives, emphasising the management of cloud-based infrastructure, disaster recovery, and cyber security within a dynamic and evolving environment. Client Details A reputable Public Sector client Description Strategic IT Leadership: Guide and evolve the IT Operations strategy to align with the overarching digital and business objectives, emphasising cloud adoption, IT service resilience, and cyber security. Cloud and Infrastructure Management: Oversee the design, implementation, and management of cloud-based infrastructure environments, focusing on scalability, security, and efficiency. Extensive experience with Microsoft Azure and cloud service models (IaaS, PaaS, SaaS) is crucial. Disaster Recovery and Business Continuity: Develop and maintain disaster recovery and business continuity plans, ensuring minimal downtime and loss of data in emergency scenarios. Technical Team Leadership: Lead a multidisciplinary IT operations team, fostering a culture of technical excellence, continuous learning, and innovation. Vendor and Contract Management: Manage relationships with IT vendors and service providers, negotiating contracts to ensure value, performance, and alignment with IT strategy. IT Service Management (ITSM): Implement and refine ITSM processes in accordance with ITIL best practices, aiming for service excellence and efficiency. Cyber Security Collaboration: Work closely with the cybersecurity lead to embed security practices within IT operations, ensuring robust defence mechanisms against digital threats. Governance and Compliance: Establish governance frameworks for IT operations, ensuring compliance with internal policies and external regulations. Facilitate audits and reviews as necessary. Continuous Improvement: Champion continuous improvement initiatives, leveraging methodologies such as Agile to drive innovation and efficiency within IT operations. Stakeholder Engagement: Develop and maintain strategic relationships with key stakeholders across IT and the business, ensuring IT operations effectively support business needs. Profile Essential: Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field, or equivalent technical experience. Proven experience in cloud computing environments, particularly Microsoft Azure, including architecture, deployment, and optimisation. Deep understanding of ITIL framework and best practices in IT service management. Strong background in disaster recovery planning and business continuity strategies. Demonstrated leadership in managing IT operations teams and projects. Proficiency in contract and vendor management. Solid grasp of network and storage technologies. Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills. SC Clearance Desirable: Professional certifications in cloud technologies (e.g., Azure Administrator/Architect), ITIL, or project management (PMP, PRINCE2). Experience in cyber security measures and tools. Knowledge of Agile methodologies and practices. Skills: Strong analytical and decision-making capabilities. Excellent verbal and written communication skills, capable of conveying complex technical concepts to non-technical audiences. High level of business acumen, understanding the interplay between technology and business strategy. This role is pivotal for candidates who are passionate about leveraging technology to drive business transformation, operational excellence, and innovation within a dynamic and evolving IT landscape. Job Offer Hybrid Working An opportunity to work in a challenging and rewarding public sector environment The chance to contribute to meaningful IT projects and initiatives A supportive, team-oriented work culture
Mar 24, 2024
Full time
The IT Operations Lead role focuses on steering the IT department through strategic alignment with business objectives, emphasising the management of cloud-based infrastructure, disaster recovery, and cyber security within a dynamic and evolving environment. Client Details A reputable Public Sector client Description Strategic IT Leadership: Guide and evolve the IT Operations strategy to align with the overarching digital and business objectives, emphasising cloud adoption, IT service resilience, and cyber security. Cloud and Infrastructure Management: Oversee the design, implementation, and management of cloud-based infrastructure environments, focusing on scalability, security, and efficiency. Extensive experience with Microsoft Azure and cloud service models (IaaS, PaaS, SaaS) is crucial. Disaster Recovery and Business Continuity: Develop and maintain disaster recovery and business continuity plans, ensuring minimal downtime and loss of data in emergency scenarios. Technical Team Leadership: Lead a multidisciplinary IT operations team, fostering a culture of technical excellence, continuous learning, and innovation. Vendor and Contract Management: Manage relationships with IT vendors and service providers, negotiating contracts to ensure value, performance, and alignment with IT strategy. IT Service Management (ITSM): Implement and refine ITSM processes in accordance with ITIL best practices, aiming for service excellence and efficiency. Cyber Security Collaboration: Work closely with the cybersecurity lead to embed security practices within IT operations, ensuring robust defence mechanisms against digital threats. Governance and Compliance: Establish governance frameworks for IT operations, ensuring compliance with internal policies and external regulations. Facilitate audits and reviews as necessary. Continuous Improvement: Champion continuous improvement initiatives, leveraging methodologies such as Agile to drive innovation and efficiency within IT operations. Stakeholder Engagement: Develop and maintain strategic relationships with key stakeholders across IT and the business, ensuring IT operations effectively support business needs. Profile Essential: Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field, or equivalent technical experience. Proven experience in cloud computing environments, particularly Microsoft Azure, including architecture, deployment, and optimisation. Deep understanding of ITIL framework and best practices in IT service management. Strong background in disaster recovery planning and business continuity strategies. Demonstrated leadership in managing IT operations teams and projects. Proficiency in contract and vendor management. Solid grasp of network and storage technologies. Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills. SC Clearance Desirable: Professional certifications in cloud technologies (e.g., Azure Administrator/Architect), ITIL, or project management (PMP, PRINCE2). Experience in cyber security measures and tools. Knowledge of Agile methodologies and practices. Skills: Strong analytical and decision-making capabilities. Excellent verbal and written communication skills, capable of conveying complex technical concepts to non-technical audiences. High level of business acumen, understanding the interplay between technology and business strategy. This role is pivotal for candidates who are passionate about leveraging technology to drive business transformation, operational excellence, and innovation within a dynamic and evolving IT landscape. Job Offer Hybrid Working An opportunity to work in a challenging and rewarding public sector environment The chance to contribute to meaningful IT projects and initiatives A supportive, team-oriented work culture
Technical/Technology Lead Company A prestigious, trade and transaction reporting service. They are a financial organisation that make working with regulation easier for their clients. With over 100 clients, they are looking to expand their team to keep up with the demand, focusing on data accuracy. Role As a Technical Lead , you will be expected to provide sound technical leadership in all aspects of the business, communicating with employees, stakeholders, and customers to ensure the company's technologies are used appropriately, and establishing company technology vision, strategies, and plans for growth Knowledge, Skills, and Experience Agile principles, processes, and tools Excellent verbal and written communication skills 10 years' experience working in information technology Strong Cloud Computing experience, with AWS knowledge Advanced Python/Javascript/Bash programming and Scripting Bachelor's degree ( or above) in Computer Science or related subject Ability to communicate in both technical and user-friendly language depending on the audience Understanding of Systems architecture, design and development, Disaster Recovery and Business Continuity, Software development life cycle best practices, Version Control tools ( Git, Github, Gitlab, etc. ), Serverless computing ( AWS Lambda and API Gateway, Azure Functions, Google Cloud Functions, etc .), Containers and Cluster Managers ( Docker, Vagrant, Kubernetes, Docker Swarm, etc .), CI/CD tools ( Jenkins, Travis, Bamboo, etc .), Configuration Management and Orchestration tools (Terraform, CloudFormation, Ansible, Chef, Puppet, etc .), Databases ( MySQL, DynamoDB, MongoDB, Redis, etc .) and Agile principles, processes and tools Duties Monitor KPIs and IT budgets to assess technological performance Discover and implement new technologies that yield competitive advantage Maintain the organisation's information security standards and best practices Build software development, quality assurance and data protection processes Collaborate with departments as advisor of all technologies involved with the company Supervise and improve the AWS cloud infrastructure to ensure functionality and efficiency Create and maintain technical and procedural documentation, ensuring they are kept up to date Develop technical aspects of the company's strategy to ensure alignment with its business goals Use stakeholders' feedback to inform necessary improvements and adjustments to technology Maintain oversight of all IT projects, ensuring that commitments are properly planned, staffed, monitored, and reported, leading the IT team in effective execution What we provide you Private healthcare Regular team socials Permanent role with a competive salary You will be at the grass roots of this well-funded company with a lot of opportunity to expand If you are interested, please call Warwick Lobb, Staffing Solutions Specialist on (see below) or Rebecca Bayliss, Associate Consultant on (see below).
Sep 20, 2022
Full time
Technical/Technology Lead Company A prestigious, trade and transaction reporting service. They are a financial organisation that make working with regulation easier for their clients. With over 100 clients, they are looking to expand their team to keep up with the demand, focusing on data accuracy. Role As a Technical Lead , you will be expected to provide sound technical leadership in all aspects of the business, communicating with employees, stakeholders, and customers to ensure the company's technologies are used appropriately, and establishing company technology vision, strategies, and plans for growth Knowledge, Skills, and Experience Agile principles, processes, and tools Excellent verbal and written communication skills 10 years' experience working in information technology Strong Cloud Computing experience, with AWS knowledge Advanced Python/Javascript/Bash programming and Scripting Bachelor's degree ( or above) in Computer Science or related subject Ability to communicate in both technical and user-friendly language depending on the audience Understanding of Systems architecture, design and development, Disaster Recovery and Business Continuity, Software development life cycle best practices, Version Control tools ( Git, Github, Gitlab, etc. ), Serverless computing ( AWS Lambda and API Gateway, Azure Functions, Google Cloud Functions, etc .), Containers and Cluster Managers ( Docker, Vagrant, Kubernetes, Docker Swarm, etc .), CI/CD tools ( Jenkins, Travis, Bamboo, etc .), Configuration Management and Orchestration tools (Terraform, CloudFormation, Ansible, Chef, Puppet, etc .), Databases ( MySQL, DynamoDB, MongoDB, Redis, etc .) and Agile principles, processes and tools Duties Monitor KPIs and IT budgets to assess technological performance Discover and implement new technologies that yield competitive advantage Maintain the organisation's information security standards and best practices Build software development, quality assurance and data protection processes Collaborate with departments as advisor of all technologies involved with the company Supervise and improve the AWS cloud infrastructure to ensure functionality and efficiency Create and maintain technical and procedural documentation, ensuring they are kept up to date Develop technical aspects of the company's strategy to ensure alignment with its business goals Use stakeholders' feedback to inform necessary improvements and adjustments to technology Maintain oversight of all IT projects, ensuring that commitments are properly planned, staffed, monitored, and reported, leading the IT team in effective execution What we provide you Private healthcare Regular team socials Permanent role with a competive salary You will be at the grass roots of this well-funded company with a lot of opportunity to expand If you are interested, please call Warwick Lobb, Staffing Solutions Specialist on (see below) or Rebecca Bayliss, Associate Consultant on (see below).
Due to undergoing a Cloud transformation, my client are looking for an Azure Cloud Engineer who has experience with infrastructure as code (IaC) to join their organisation at this exciting time with a primary focus on taking ownership of all Cloud specific support activities and providing technical knowledge to the projects, development and management teams. Person Specification: Proactive and flexible. Ability to prioritise and use initiative. Negotiating skills. Problem solving and analytical skills. Communication skills at all levels. Attention to detail and accuracy. Responsibilities You will: develop and produce MS Azure based architectural documentation, including providing best practice design recommendations for migration of applications from on premise to the Azure Cloud. provide hands-on technical support for assessing, architecting and supporting the IaaS platform in a Microsoft Azure tenant along with other hosted infrastructure platforms. design a highly available and scalable cloud infrastructure tuned to project and business requirements. Designs should focus on secure configuration, utilising single sign on and multi-factor authentication with adherence to the NCSC and ISO27001 standards. install, configure, automate, and monitor various cloud services, Infrastructure as a Service and Platform (IaaS, PaaS). set up & troubleshoot Azure builds, including but not limited to ARM, ASR, SQL, Containers & Azure AD. Act as the subject matter expert (SME) for the implementation and deployment for cloud technologies Essential: Demonstrable experience designing and supporting Azure environments, including IaaS and PaaS Supporting Azure platform components and associated troubleshooting Demonstrable experience deploying enterprise workloads to Azure Experience with infrastructure as code, primarily Terraform and ARM Templates Proficiency with PowerShell, Python, or other Scripting languages Desirable: Microsoft Azure Certification (MCSE: Cloud Platform and Infrastructure or equivalent) Experience designing and supporting enterprise core services as well as cloud deployments of these services Extensive knowledge of the Microsoft Enterprise software products and services Extensive experience with Azure licensing, subscription and cost models Business Continuity or Disaster Recovery planning Experience with Agile & Waterfall. Ability to work autonomously, to tight deadlines on a number of projects in parallel. Knowledge of at least one other cloud hosting solution in addition to Azure (eg Google, AWS, Helion Cloud, SoftLayer). Intelligent Resource is committed to barrier-free and inclusive recruitment. We are a Disability Confident recruiter, and a RIDI 100 and Business Disability Forum partner organisation. Should you choose to contact Intelligent Resource regarding this role or apply for it, all personal data you submit to us will be processed in accordance with our Privacy Notice which you can find on our website.
Nov 05, 2021
Full time
Due to undergoing a Cloud transformation, my client are looking for an Azure Cloud Engineer who has experience with infrastructure as code (IaC) to join their organisation at this exciting time with a primary focus on taking ownership of all Cloud specific support activities and providing technical knowledge to the projects, development and management teams. Person Specification: Proactive and flexible. Ability to prioritise and use initiative. Negotiating skills. Problem solving and analytical skills. Communication skills at all levels. Attention to detail and accuracy. Responsibilities You will: develop and produce MS Azure based architectural documentation, including providing best practice design recommendations for migration of applications from on premise to the Azure Cloud. provide hands-on technical support for assessing, architecting and supporting the IaaS platform in a Microsoft Azure tenant along with other hosted infrastructure platforms. design a highly available and scalable cloud infrastructure tuned to project and business requirements. Designs should focus on secure configuration, utilising single sign on and multi-factor authentication with adherence to the NCSC and ISO27001 standards. install, configure, automate, and monitor various cloud services, Infrastructure as a Service and Platform (IaaS, PaaS). set up & troubleshoot Azure builds, including but not limited to ARM, ASR, SQL, Containers & Azure AD. Act as the subject matter expert (SME) for the implementation and deployment for cloud technologies Essential: Demonstrable experience designing and supporting Azure environments, including IaaS and PaaS Supporting Azure platform components and associated troubleshooting Demonstrable experience deploying enterprise workloads to Azure Experience with infrastructure as code, primarily Terraform and ARM Templates Proficiency with PowerShell, Python, or other Scripting languages Desirable: Microsoft Azure Certification (MCSE: Cloud Platform and Infrastructure or equivalent) Experience designing and supporting enterprise core services as well as cloud deployments of these services Extensive knowledge of the Microsoft Enterprise software products and services Extensive experience with Azure licensing, subscription and cost models Business Continuity or Disaster Recovery planning Experience with Agile & Waterfall. Ability to work autonomously, to tight deadlines on a number of projects in parallel. Knowledge of at least one other cloud hosting solution in addition to Azure (eg Google, AWS, Helion Cloud, SoftLayer). Intelligent Resource is committed to barrier-free and inclusive recruitment. We are a Disability Confident recruiter, and a RIDI 100 and Business Disability Forum partner organisation. Should you choose to contact Intelligent Resource regarding this role or apply for it, all personal data you submit to us will be processed in accordance with our Privacy Notice which you can find on our website.
Job Title: Senior Cloud Engineer/Cloud Engineer Contract Type: Permanent Salary Range: £50,000 to £60,000 Location: Brighton (Remote working currently taking place - hybrid home working model from April 2022) Start Date: ASAP My client are responsible for protecting workplace pensions in the UK. They work directly with employers and other entities providing pensions to ensure employees can save safely for their retirement. It's an exciting time to join the firm from a technological perspective because last year they underwent a Cloud transformation, taking everything stored in their Datacentres migrating that to the Cloud; to be specific Microsoft Azure. Responsibilities You will: develop and produce MS Azure based architectural documentation, including providing best practice design recommendations for migration of applications from on-premise to the Azure Cloud. design a highly available and scalable cloud infrastructure tuned to project and business requirements. Designs should focus on secure configuration, utilising single sign on and multi-factor authentication with adherence to the NCSC and ISO27001 standards. install, configure, automate, and monitor various cloud services, Infrastructure as a Service and Platform (IaaS, PaaS). set up & troubleshoot Azure builds, including but not limited to ARM, ASR, SQL, Containers & Azure AD. configure application-aware infrastructure to automatically handle application requirements, security, and disaster-preparedness functions such as back-ups and data recovery. Essential/Desirable Essential: Demonstrable experience designing and supporting Azure environments, including IaaS and PaaS Supporting Azure platform components and associated troubleshooting Demonstrable experience deploying enterprise workloads to Azure Experience with infrastructure as code, primarily Terraform and ARM Templates Proficiency with PowerShell, Python, or other Scripting languages Desirable: Microsoft Azure Certification (MCSE: Cloud Platform and Infrastructure or equivalent) Experience designing and supporting enterprise core services as well as cloud deployments of these services Extensive knowledge of the Microsoft Enterprise software products and services Extensive experience with Azure licensing, subscription and cost models Business Continuity or Disaster Recovery planning Experience with Agile & Waterfall. Ability to work autonomously, to tight deadlines on a number of projects in parallel. Knowledge of at least one other cloud hosting solution in addition to Azure (eg Google, AWS, Helion Cloud, SoftLayer). If you believe you would be a good fit for this role please don't hesitate in applying.
Nov 05, 2021
Full time
Job Title: Senior Cloud Engineer/Cloud Engineer Contract Type: Permanent Salary Range: £50,000 to £60,000 Location: Brighton (Remote working currently taking place - hybrid home working model from April 2022) Start Date: ASAP My client are responsible for protecting workplace pensions in the UK. They work directly with employers and other entities providing pensions to ensure employees can save safely for their retirement. It's an exciting time to join the firm from a technological perspective because last year they underwent a Cloud transformation, taking everything stored in their Datacentres migrating that to the Cloud; to be specific Microsoft Azure. Responsibilities You will: develop and produce MS Azure based architectural documentation, including providing best practice design recommendations for migration of applications from on-premise to the Azure Cloud. design a highly available and scalable cloud infrastructure tuned to project and business requirements. Designs should focus on secure configuration, utilising single sign on and multi-factor authentication with adherence to the NCSC and ISO27001 standards. install, configure, automate, and monitor various cloud services, Infrastructure as a Service and Platform (IaaS, PaaS). set up & troubleshoot Azure builds, including but not limited to ARM, ASR, SQL, Containers & Azure AD. configure application-aware infrastructure to automatically handle application requirements, security, and disaster-preparedness functions such as back-ups and data recovery. Essential/Desirable Essential: Demonstrable experience designing and supporting Azure environments, including IaaS and PaaS Supporting Azure platform components and associated troubleshooting Demonstrable experience deploying enterprise workloads to Azure Experience with infrastructure as code, primarily Terraform and ARM Templates Proficiency with PowerShell, Python, or other Scripting languages Desirable: Microsoft Azure Certification (MCSE: Cloud Platform and Infrastructure or equivalent) Experience designing and supporting enterprise core services as well as cloud deployments of these services Extensive knowledge of the Microsoft Enterprise software products and services Extensive experience with Azure licensing, subscription and cost models Business Continuity or Disaster Recovery planning Experience with Agile & Waterfall. Ability to work autonomously, to tight deadlines on a number of projects in parallel. Knowledge of at least one other cloud hosting solution in addition to Azure (eg Google, AWS, Helion Cloud, SoftLayer). If you believe you would be a good fit for this role please don't hesitate in applying.
Job Title: Senior Cloud Engineer / Cloud Engineer Contract Type: Permanent Salary Range: £50,000 to £60,000 Location: Brighton (Remote working currently taking place - hybrid home working model from April 2022) Start Date: ASAP My client are responsible for protecting workplace pensions in the UK. They work directly with employers and other entities providing pensions to ensure employees can save safely for their retirement. It's an exciting time to join the firm from a technological perspective because last year they underwent a Cloud transformation, taking everything stored in their Datacentres migrating that to the Cloud; to be specific Microsoft Azure. Responsibilities You will: develop and produce MS Azure based architectural documentation, including providing best practice design recommendations for migration of applications from on-premise to the Azure Cloud. design a highly available and scalable cloud infrastructure tuned to project and business requirements. Designs should focus on secure configuration, utilising single sign on and multi-factor authentication with adherence to the NCSC and ISO27001 standards. install, configure, automate, and monitor various cloud services, Infrastructure as a Service and Platform (IaaS, PaaS). set up & troubleshoot Azure builds, including but not limited to ARM, ASR, SQL, Containers & Azure AD. configure application-aware infrastructure to automatically handle application requirements, security, and disaster-preparedness functions such as back-ups and data recovery. Essential/ Desirable Essential: Demonstrable experience designing and supporting Azure environments, including IaaS and PaaS Supporting Azure platform components and associated troubleshooting Demonstrable experience deploying enterprise workloads to Azure Experience with infrastructure as code, primarily Terraform and ARM Templates Proficiency with PowerShell, Python, or other scripting languages Desirable: Microsoft Azure Certification (MCSE: Cloud Platform and Infrastructure or equivalent) Experience designing and supporting enterprise core services as well as cloud deployments of these services Extensive knowledge of the Microsoft Enterprise software products and services Extensive experience with Azure licensing, subscription and cost models Business Continuity or Disaster Recovery planning Experience with Agile & Waterfall. Ability to work autonomously, to tight deadlines on a number of projects in parallel. Knowledge of at least one other cloud hosting solution in addition to Azure (e.g. Google, AWS, Helion Cloud, SoftLayer). If you believe you would be a good fit for this role please don't hesitate in applying.
Nov 04, 2021
Full time
Job Title: Senior Cloud Engineer / Cloud Engineer Contract Type: Permanent Salary Range: £50,000 to £60,000 Location: Brighton (Remote working currently taking place - hybrid home working model from April 2022) Start Date: ASAP My client are responsible for protecting workplace pensions in the UK. They work directly with employers and other entities providing pensions to ensure employees can save safely for their retirement. It's an exciting time to join the firm from a technological perspective because last year they underwent a Cloud transformation, taking everything stored in their Datacentres migrating that to the Cloud; to be specific Microsoft Azure. Responsibilities You will: develop and produce MS Azure based architectural documentation, including providing best practice design recommendations for migration of applications from on-premise to the Azure Cloud. design a highly available and scalable cloud infrastructure tuned to project and business requirements. Designs should focus on secure configuration, utilising single sign on and multi-factor authentication with adherence to the NCSC and ISO27001 standards. install, configure, automate, and monitor various cloud services, Infrastructure as a Service and Platform (IaaS, PaaS). set up & troubleshoot Azure builds, including but not limited to ARM, ASR, SQL, Containers & Azure AD. configure application-aware infrastructure to automatically handle application requirements, security, and disaster-preparedness functions such as back-ups and data recovery. Essential/ Desirable Essential: Demonstrable experience designing and supporting Azure environments, including IaaS and PaaS Supporting Azure platform components and associated troubleshooting Demonstrable experience deploying enterprise workloads to Azure Experience with infrastructure as code, primarily Terraform and ARM Templates Proficiency with PowerShell, Python, or other scripting languages Desirable: Microsoft Azure Certification (MCSE: Cloud Platform and Infrastructure or equivalent) Experience designing and supporting enterprise core services as well as cloud deployments of these services Extensive knowledge of the Microsoft Enterprise software products and services Extensive experience with Azure licensing, subscription and cost models Business Continuity or Disaster Recovery planning Experience with Agile & Waterfall. Ability to work autonomously, to tight deadlines on a number of projects in parallel. Knowledge of at least one other cloud hosting solution in addition to Azure (e.g. Google, AWS, Helion Cloud, SoftLayer). If you believe you would be a good fit for this role please don't hesitate in applying.
Orlight
Victor Way, Colney Street, St Albans AL2 2FL, UK
Department: IT/Operations Reporting to: Group Operations Director Salary: £35-40k Hours: 08:00-17:30
Background and Orlight Statement:
Orlight was established in 1997 and is a long standing dominant force within the Architectural lighting market. We pride ourselves in adding value to our clients by providing unparalleled lighting products and services in a unique manner.
Our business model places us and subsequently our clients at an advantage, we are suppliers completely and one hundred percent in command of our supply chain. Quality, research and development, product innovation, testing and procurement is all down to us. No third parties involved throughout our manufacturing process means we are able to deliver higher quality products at reduced prices to our client base.
Our Values:
Professionalism
Quality
Teamwork
Accountability
Inclusion
Integrity
Overview
We are looking for an experienced and enthusiastic Head of IT to take full ownership for the groups IT Infrastructure with a strong technical background who can provide maintenance and oversight to our on premises and cloud based IT systems.
Main Responsibilities
Monitoring server performance
Providing regular patch management
Ensuring endpoint protection is applied to all devices
Ensuring software licensing laws are followed
Scheduling upgrades
Testing and modifying systems to ensure that that they operate reliably
Evaluating the functionality of systems
Providing secure network access for remote users
Designing maintenance procedures and putting them into operation
Training new staff
Assisting with internal upgrades
Ensuring systems meet with requirements set out by GDPR
Provide 2nd/3rd line technical support
Provides regular and accurate reporting on application and hardware status
Support the development of overall office continuity and disaster recovery plans, identify, recommend, develop, and document complete topology of network infrastructure ensuring all is up to date and current
Keep current on researching new technologies that may have future beneficial impact, particularly with regards to employee-related technology and solutions.
Ability to support users remotely as needed.
Security
Telephony Systems
PC & Laptop support and lifecycle management
User Access management
Remote access
Hardware Maintenance
Projects
Take Full ownership of system and user problems, responding in a timely manner.
Ensure all issues are documented and reported to Shareholder
Establish and maintain PC hardware and equipment standards.
Be able to work proactively and happy to work on an individual basis
Manage shareholder communication at all levels.
Keep current on researching new technologies that may have future beneficial impact, particularly with regards to employee-related technology and solutions.
Ability to support users remotely as needed.
Requirements
Knowledge of Microsoft Applications, SQL databases & Server 2012-2016
Previous experience within an IT role either internally or for an IT support/infrastructure organisation
IT qualifications such as MCSE\MCSA\CCNA
Excellent communication and people skills
Planning and problem-solving skills
SAN\NAS Storage
VMware & Hyper V
Microsoft Active Directory
Microsoft Exchange\365
Microsoft SQL
Sage
ERP\CRM software
Backup technologies
Jun 10, 2019
Full time
Department: IT/Operations Reporting to: Group Operations Director Salary: £35-40k Hours: 08:00-17:30
Background and Orlight Statement:
Orlight was established in 1997 and is a long standing dominant force within the Architectural lighting market. We pride ourselves in adding value to our clients by providing unparalleled lighting products and services in a unique manner.
Our business model places us and subsequently our clients at an advantage, we are suppliers completely and one hundred percent in command of our supply chain. Quality, research and development, product innovation, testing and procurement is all down to us. No third parties involved throughout our manufacturing process means we are able to deliver higher quality products at reduced prices to our client base.
Our Values:
Professionalism
Quality
Teamwork
Accountability
Inclusion
Integrity
Overview
We are looking for an experienced and enthusiastic Head of IT to take full ownership for the groups IT Infrastructure with a strong technical background who can provide maintenance and oversight to our on premises and cloud based IT systems.
Main Responsibilities
Monitoring server performance
Providing regular patch management
Ensuring endpoint protection is applied to all devices
Ensuring software licensing laws are followed
Scheduling upgrades
Testing and modifying systems to ensure that that they operate reliably
Evaluating the functionality of systems
Providing secure network access for remote users
Designing maintenance procedures and putting them into operation
Training new staff
Assisting with internal upgrades
Ensuring systems meet with requirements set out by GDPR
Provide 2nd/3rd line technical support
Provides regular and accurate reporting on application and hardware status
Support the development of overall office continuity and disaster recovery plans, identify, recommend, develop, and document complete topology of network infrastructure ensuring all is up to date and current
Keep current on researching new technologies that may have future beneficial impact, particularly with regards to employee-related technology and solutions.
Ability to support users remotely as needed.
Security
Telephony Systems
PC & Laptop support and lifecycle management
User Access management
Remote access
Hardware Maintenance
Projects
Take Full ownership of system and user problems, responding in a timely manner.
Ensure all issues are documented and reported to Shareholder
Establish and maintain PC hardware and equipment standards.
Be able to work proactively and happy to work on an individual basis
Manage shareholder communication at all levels.
Keep current on researching new technologies that may have future beneficial impact, particularly with regards to employee-related technology and solutions.
Ability to support users remotely as needed.
Requirements
Knowledge of Microsoft Applications, SQL databases & Server 2012-2016
Previous experience within an IT role either internally or for an IT support/infrastructure organisation
IT qualifications such as MCSE\MCSA\CCNA
Excellent communication and people skills
Planning and problem-solving skills
SAN\NAS Storage
VMware & Hyper V
Microsoft Active Directory
Microsoft Exchange\365
Microsoft SQL
Sage
ERP\CRM software
Backup technologies
Job Outline:
A well-established manufacturing business based in St Asaph, North Wales requires a dynamic and technically competent IT Network Engineer to join our team of IT professionals, to administer and maintain critical information and communication infrastructure, including but not limited to systems, networking and computerised management information systems.
The IT Network Engineer will be responsible for:
Providing 2nd and 3rd Line Technical support for site IT users
Maintaining core infrastructure Information Systems
Coordinating with other department team members and third parties to deliver projects and services to the wider company
The ideal candidate for this role will be multi-disciplined and have proven experience of managing a range of infrastructure systems. The ability to multi task, manage and prioritise their own workload and adapt to meet business needs is essential.
Key Responsibilities: The main duties with this position will include:
Performing analysis of network needs and contributing to design of network architecture, integration and installation.
Maintaining network hardware and software, including servers, network switches, firewalls, storage and structured cabling.
Evaluation of network hardware & software requirements and capabilities, and making recommendations for improvements.
System checks in order to optimise performance and to initiate recovery action after system failures.
Establishing and controlling systems access and security.
Monitoring and maintaining network stability and testing, & install software & firmware upgrades.
Managing computer operation scheduling, backup, storage and retrieval functions.
Preparation and maintenance of documentation of network configurations and cabling layouts.
Developing, maintaining and testing of disaster recovery plans in conjunction with wider Business Continuity requirements.
Personal Specification: It is essential that all candidates have the following:
Proven experience of working with a range of IT infrastructure including providing 3rdline technical support
Extensive knowledge of managing VMware vSphere environments, Microsoft Exchange Server 2010+, enterprise class backup systems and Active Directory
Good knowledge/experience of troubleshooting networking protocols and technologies such as TCP/IP, NFS, DNS, DHCP, routing and VLANs
A professional attitude and excellent interpersonal skills, with an enthusiastic and proactive personality
The following knowledge areas are desirable for the role:
MCSE/MCITP: Enterprise Administrator or Server Administrator/VCP or equivalent IT Qualifications an advantage
A degree in an IT related subject
Knowledge of Hyper Converged Infrastructure would be desirable
Oct 29, 2018
Job Outline:
A well-established manufacturing business based in St Asaph, North Wales requires a dynamic and technically competent IT Network Engineer to join our team of IT professionals, to administer and maintain critical information and communication infrastructure, including but not limited to systems, networking and computerised management information systems.
The IT Network Engineer will be responsible for:
Providing 2nd and 3rd Line Technical support for site IT users
Maintaining core infrastructure Information Systems
Coordinating with other department team members and third parties to deliver projects and services to the wider company
The ideal candidate for this role will be multi-disciplined and have proven experience of managing a range of infrastructure systems. The ability to multi task, manage and prioritise their own workload and adapt to meet business needs is essential.
Key Responsibilities: The main duties with this position will include:
Performing analysis of network needs and contributing to design of network architecture, integration and installation.
Maintaining network hardware and software, including servers, network switches, firewalls, storage and structured cabling.
Evaluation of network hardware & software requirements and capabilities, and making recommendations for improvements.
System checks in order to optimise performance and to initiate recovery action after system failures.
Establishing and controlling systems access and security.
Monitoring and maintaining network stability and testing, & install software & firmware upgrades.
Managing computer operation scheduling, backup, storage and retrieval functions.
Preparation and maintenance of documentation of network configurations and cabling layouts.
Developing, maintaining and testing of disaster recovery plans in conjunction with wider Business Continuity requirements.
Personal Specification: It is essential that all candidates have the following:
Proven experience of working with a range of IT infrastructure including providing 3rdline technical support
Extensive knowledge of managing VMware vSphere environments, Microsoft Exchange Server 2010+, enterprise class backup systems and Active Directory
Good knowledge/experience of troubleshooting networking protocols and technologies such as TCP/IP, NFS, DNS, DHCP, routing and VLANs
A professional attitude and excellent interpersonal skills, with an enthusiastic and proactive personality
The following knowledge areas are desirable for the role:
MCSE/MCITP: Enterprise Administrator or Server Administrator/VCP or equivalent IT Qualifications an advantage
A degree in an IT related subject
Knowledge of Hyper Converged Infrastructure would be desirable
Technimove are the market leaders in physical IT migrations, working with thousands of companies small, medium and enterprise. We organise and manage UK-based and international relocations, data centre migrations and transport services.
We are currently looking for a Senior Data Centre Project Manager to join our ever expanding team.
About the Job
Based in London
Reporting to the CTO
My client is seeking Senior Project Managers to join their expanding team. You will have a deep technology competence and would have come from an engineering / network background and managed Enterprise size Datacentres in the UK. The successful candidate will have at least 10 years comprehensive experience leading complex Datacentre migration projects, have over 10 years detailed expertise leveraging data replication technologies for both server migrations and IT Disaster Recovery solutions. The candidate will also have a detailed history of working in a wide variety of complex data centre environments and have a strong track record of IT Service Continuity Management, IT Service Management, ITIL, and proven CritSit incident management expertise.
Experience in Finance and/or Public Sector would be advantageous
The Role
Own and lead the end to end migration of all services throughout the migration project
Own the end to end weekly Start Stop Migration Work Flow view for all Service Components being migrated in each calendar month
Track the successful completion of all migration project activity Milestones. Provide weekly reporting on all Service Component migrations to senior management and to the Programme Board on a fortnightly/monthly basis
Accountable for defining, optimizing and operating infrastructure
Project Manage all assigned Service Component migration activity
Enable and assist with the creation of technical plans to migrate existing production datacentres to new/consolidated locations
Interface with internal technical subject matter experts and drive to conclusion any technical open issues and manage the risks related to the programme
Create and document technical requirements and designs; - Manage all technical aspects of the Data Centre migration phases (Assessment, Planning and Execution)
Skill and attributes required
Prince2 certified
ITIL Foundation or Practitioner certified
Understanding of Successful Programme Management methodology
A successful computer science education
Managed Enterprise datacentres
Must have come from an architectural and technical background and still have the ability to read network diagrams etc
Must have technical experience with virtual environments and P2V
Experienced in sponsoring technology projects
Passion for topics around IT infrastructure and Datacentre planning and development
Strong conceptual thinking and understanding of the core processes to run IT infrastructure is essential
Ability and experience to produce business cases and respective execution plans
Good understanding of all of the various technologies surrounding security
Strong leadership skills with a high sense of responsibility and quality
Very strong communication and moderation skills in English
High motivation and ability to work under pressure
Mar 01, 2017
Full time
Technimove are the market leaders in physical IT migrations, working with thousands of companies small, medium and enterprise. We organise and manage UK-based and international relocations, data centre migrations and transport services.
We are currently looking for a Senior Data Centre Project Manager to join our ever expanding team.
About the Job
Based in London
Reporting to the CTO
My client is seeking Senior Project Managers to join their expanding team. You will have a deep technology competence and would have come from an engineering / network background and managed Enterprise size Datacentres in the UK. The successful candidate will have at least 10 years comprehensive experience leading complex Datacentre migration projects, have over 10 years detailed expertise leveraging data replication technologies for both server migrations and IT Disaster Recovery solutions. The candidate will also have a detailed history of working in a wide variety of complex data centre environments and have a strong track record of IT Service Continuity Management, IT Service Management, ITIL, and proven CritSit incident management expertise.
Experience in Finance and/or Public Sector would be advantageous
The Role
Own and lead the end to end migration of all services throughout the migration project
Own the end to end weekly Start Stop Migration Work Flow view for all Service Components being migrated in each calendar month
Track the successful completion of all migration project activity Milestones. Provide weekly reporting on all Service Component migrations to senior management and to the Programme Board on a fortnightly/monthly basis
Accountable for defining, optimizing and operating infrastructure
Project Manage all assigned Service Component migration activity
Enable and assist with the creation of technical plans to migrate existing production datacentres to new/consolidated locations
Interface with internal technical subject matter experts and drive to conclusion any technical open issues and manage the risks related to the programme
Create and document technical requirements and designs; - Manage all technical aspects of the Data Centre migration phases (Assessment, Planning and Execution)
Skill and attributes required
Prince2 certified
ITIL Foundation or Practitioner certified
Understanding of Successful Programme Management methodology
A successful computer science education
Managed Enterprise datacentres
Must have come from an architectural and technical background and still have the ability to read network diagrams etc
Must have technical experience with virtual environments and P2V
Experienced in sponsoring technology projects
Passion for topics around IT infrastructure and Datacentre planning and development
Strong conceptual thinking and understanding of the core processes to run IT infrastructure is essential
Ability and experience to produce business cases and respective execution plans
Good understanding of all of the various technologies surrounding security
Strong leadership skills with a high sense of responsibility and quality
Very strong communication and moderation skills in English
High motivation and ability to work under pressure