Reigate and Banstead Borough Council
Reigate & Banstead Borough Council, Castlefield Road, Reigate, UK
Can you help us improve the services delivered to our residents and customers? Do you have software development skills, technical ICT experience and enjoy variety? Reigate and Banstead Borough Council are seeking someone to join them as a Systems Support Analyst and it could be the position you are looking for.
Joining the small and friendly Business Improvement Team in ICT, you will help deliver the Council’s ICT and Digital Strategy. You will be able to demonstrate that you are an innovative, supportive, positive and flexible person whilst working on wide variety of interesting business change and application projects.
You will be using your knowledge and experience of CRM, API’s, SQL and SQL Server, ETL software, automation, ftp, DOS scripting, webservices and PowerBI. This could be:
with the Granicus govService CRM platform, creating self-service online forms and processes for our residents and customers, or generating efficiencies and business value for our internal service unit colleagues
integrating diverse back office systems using API’s and webservices
creating and managing existing SQL databases
writing and maintaining PowerBI reports
supporting legacy batch work using scheduled tasks, ftp and DOS scripting tools
working with third party software suppliers on upgrade and migration projects
troubleshoot third line support calls
You will be a self-starter and have excellent analytical and problem-solving skills along with strong organisational and interpersonal skills.
Staff Benefits
In exchange for your expertise, experience and enthusiasm, we will offer support in continuing your personal and career development, in addition to providing a wide range of employment linked benefits.
We provide you with generous annual leave, flexible working and contribute 15% towards the LGPS pension scheme. You will also have access to a range of discounts including local and high street stores, salary sacrifice schemes including a cycle lease scheme, and discounted ‘Better’ leisure centre membership.
Additional Information
For an informal discussion about the role, please contact: Kenton Reader, Business Improvement Team Leader on Tel: 01737 276764.
We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer, supporting the guaranteed interview scheme for disabled and ex-armed forces candidates, who meet the essential criteria for the role.
Closing Date: 16 October 2023
Values and Behaviours
Our great working environment and the values and behaviours of every individual and team in the Council, help to evolve the culture of our organisation to become more commercial, innovative and embracing of change. Successful applicants to our career opportunities will be able to demonstrate they share the values and behaviours we seek in our organisation.
Oct 04, 2023
Full time
Can you help us improve the services delivered to our residents and customers? Do you have software development skills, technical ICT experience and enjoy variety? Reigate and Banstead Borough Council are seeking someone to join them as a Systems Support Analyst and it could be the position you are looking for.
Joining the small and friendly Business Improvement Team in ICT, you will help deliver the Council’s ICT and Digital Strategy. You will be able to demonstrate that you are an innovative, supportive, positive and flexible person whilst working on wide variety of interesting business change and application projects.
You will be using your knowledge and experience of CRM, API’s, SQL and SQL Server, ETL software, automation, ftp, DOS scripting, webservices and PowerBI. This could be:
with the Granicus govService CRM platform, creating self-service online forms and processes for our residents and customers, or generating efficiencies and business value for our internal service unit colleagues
integrating diverse back office systems using API’s and webservices
creating and managing existing SQL databases
writing and maintaining PowerBI reports
supporting legacy batch work using scheduled tasks, ftp and DOS scripting tools
working with third party software suppliers on upgrade and migration projects
troubleshoot third line support calls
You will be a self-starter and have excellent analytical and problem-solving skills along with strong organisational and interpersonal skills.
Staff Benefits
In exchange for your expertise, experience and enthusiasm, we will offer support in continuing your personal and career development, in addition to providing a wide range of employment linked benefits.
We provide you with generous annual leave, flexible working and contribute 15% towards the LGPS pension scheme. You will also have access to a range of discounts including local and high street stores, salary sacrifice schemes including a cycle lease scheme, and discounted ‘Better’ leisure centre membership.
Additional Information
For an informal discussion about the role, please contact: Kenton Reader, Business Improvement Team Leader on Tel: 01737 276764.
We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer, supporting the guaranteed interview scheme for disabled and ex-armed forces candidates, who meet the essential criteria for the role.
Closing Date: 16 October 2023
Values and Behaviours
Our great working environment and the values and behaviours of every individual and team in the Council, help to evolve the culture of our organisation to become more commercial, innovative and embracing of change. Successful applicants to our career opportunities will be able to demonstrate they share the values and behaviours we seek in our organisation.
Repton School
Repton School, Willington Road, Repton, Derby, UK
Are you passionate about data and providing high quality information to further the aims of a charitable organisation in the field of education? The Repton Foundation provides truly life-changing bursary places to children who have the potential, but lack the financial means, to access a world class education at a leading co-educational independent day and boarding school.
With an ambitious development plan to see the school through to its 470th anniversary in 2027 and beyond, Repton School is looking for an experienced, data-savvy and tenacious Database and Research Lead to join the team. Quality of data is critical to the success of fundraising and wider engagement activities, and this role is therefore fundamental in supporting the Repton Foundation and the Old Reptonian (OR) Alumni Society.
Please submit your application online by Tuesday 31st October 2023.
Should you wish to complete an offline application form, or should you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact a member of the HR team via HR@repton.org.uk
Should you wish to be considered for this role, and would like an informal conversation about the position, please send your CV to the hiring manager Juliet Wolfe via jwolfe@repton.org.uk or request a call to discuss the role requirements.
Main Responsibilities
Database Management – manage, maintain and operate the Old Reptonian and Repton Foundation database. Ensure that the database is developed, updated and run according to current data security protocols. Ensure that back-up and recovery processes are fit for purpose. Establish ‘query/report request’ protocols.
Data Quality Assurance – work through the School’s electronic and hard copy records to ensure that data held is accurate, relevant, up to date and lawful.
Database Enhancement – work with software developers/providers to ensure the database is fit for purpose, accurate, accessible and secure. Liaise with developers on an ongoing basis to design, commission, install and implement new features, integrations and apps – or customise existing – and troubleshoot and solve issues.
Data Importing – ensure that annual bulk data imports (of Upper Sixth records) are processed accurately and in a timely manner.
Capacity Planning – analyse database usage patterns/trends to identify resource and upgrade requirements. Make recommendations as appropriate.
Database User Management – establish the needs and training requirements of end-users. Manage and monitor appropriate permissions and access levels and ensure data security and integrity. Provide ongoing training and support to approved users, where required.
Research – support the Development Director and Alumni Relations Manager in identifying donor prospects, mentors, speakers, case studies etc and generating guest profiles for events and fundraising purposes.
Reporting and Analytics – produce accurate data, reports and performance metrics to aid in event planning, audience profiling and donor, campaign and event analysis.
Financial Reconciliation – support Development Director in gift processing through recording and tracking donations, and reconciling with Finance Department.
Data Privacy Compliance –implement a robust process to ensure Data Protection Law 2018, UK GDPR and PECR regulations are adhered to with regard to all stored data and bulk data migrations.
Other Duties – any other reasonable duties as requested by the Line Manager.
The Ideal Candidate
Manage all aspects of data, the database and prospect research for alumni engagement and fundraising.
Skills & Experience
The successful candidate will have:
Essential
Knowledge of SQL
Knowledge of Oracle, MySQL, Raiser’s Edge, Salesforce, Potentiality or similar RDBMS, preferably used within the education or charities sector
The technical know-how and ability to manage a database, identify gaps both in data quality and database functionality, and propose and implement workable solutions
The perseverance and attention to detail to work through historical electronic and hard copy records and update contacts accordingly to ensure data integrity
Experience in interrogating and analysing data and running and interpreting reports, along with the ability to distil findings and complex data into easy-to-digest formats (to include metrics)
Good understanding of the Data Protection Act 2018, UK GDPR and PECR
Self-starter with ability to work independently within a small team
Flexibility and willingness to support the team with other activities when required (e.g. event and ticketing support/administration, OR alumni/staff/supplier/visitor liaison and queries, marketing support, social media support etc)
Excellent problem solving, analytical and communication skills
Desirable
Understanding of the alumni engagement and fundraising landscape as it relates to data processes and requirements (e.g. knowledge of third-party platforms such as JustGiving, Mailchimp and Eventbrite, as well as Gift Aid processing following HMRC guidelines)
Oct 02, 2023
Full time
Are you passionate about data and providing high quality information to further the aims of a charitable organisation in the field of education? The Repton Foundation provides truly life-changing bursary places to children who have the potential, but lack the financial means, to access a world class education at a leading co-educational independent day and boarding school.
With an ambitious development plan to see the school through to its 470th anniversary in 2027 and beyond, Repton School is looking for an experienced, data-savvy and tenacious Database and Research Lead to join the team. Quality of data is critical to the success of fundraising and wider engagement activities, and this role is therefore fundamental in supporting the Repton Foundation and the Old Reptonian (OR) Alumni Society.
Please submit your application online by Tuesday 31st October 2023.
Should you wish to complete an offline application form, or should you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact a member of the HR team via HR@repton.org.uk
Should you wish to be considered for this role, and would like an informal conversation about the position, please send your CV to the hiring manager Juliet Wolfe via jwolfe@repton.org.uk or request a call to discuss the role requirements.
Main Responsibilities
Database Management – manage, maintain and operate the Old Reptonian and Repton Foundation database. Ensure that the database is developed, updated and run according to current data security protocols. Ensure that back-up and recovery processes are fit for purpose. Establish ‘query/report request’ protocols.
Data Quality Assurance – work through the School’s electronic and hard copy records to ensure that data held is accurate, relevant, up to date and lawful.
Database Enhancement – work with software developers/providers to ensure the database is fit for purpose, accurate, accessible and secure. Liaise with developers on an ongoing basis to design, commission, install and implement new features, integrations and apps – or customise existing – and troubleshoot and solve issues.
Data Importing – ensure that annual bulk data imports (of Upper Sixth records) are processed accurately and in a timely manner.
Capacity Planning – analyse database usage patterns/trends to identify resource and upgrade requirements. Make recommendations as appropriate.
Database User Management – establish the needs and training requirements of end-users. Manage and monitor appropriate permissions and access levels and ensure data security and integrity. Provide ongoing training and support to approved users, where required.
Research – support the Development Director and Alumni Relations Manager in identifying donor prospects, mentors, speakers, case studies etc and generating guest profiles for events and fundraising purposes.
Reporting and Analytics – produce accurate data, reports and performance metrics to aid in event planning, audience profiling and donor, campaign and event analysis.
Financial Reconciliation – support Development Director in gift processing through recording and tracking donations, and reconciling with Finance Department.
Data Privacy Compliance –implement a robust process to ensure Data Protection Law 2018, UK GDPR and PECR regulations are adhered to with regard to all stored data and bulk data migrations.
Other Duties – any other reasonable duties as requested by the Line Manager.
The Ideal Candidate
Manage all aspects of data, the database and prospect research for alumni engagement and fundraising.
Skills & Experience
The successful candidate will have:
Essential
Knowledge of SQL
Knowledge of Oracle, MySQL, Raiser’s Edge, Salesforce, Potentiality or similar RDBMS, preferably used within the education or charities sector
The technical know-how and ability to manage a database, identify gaps both in data quality and database functionality, and propose and implement workable solutions
The perseverance and attention to detail to work through historical electronic and hard copy records and update contacts accordingly to ensure data integrity
Experience in interrogating and analysing data and running and interpreting reports, along with the ability to distil findings and complex data into easy-to-digest formats (to include metrics)
Good understanding of the Data Protection Act 2018, UK GDPR and PECR
Self-starter with ability to work independently within a small team
Flexibility and willingness to support the team with other activities when required (e.g. event and ticketing support/administration, OR alumni/staff/supplier/visitor liaison and queries, marketing support, social media support etc)
Excellent problem solving, analytical and communication skills
Desirable
Understanding of the alumni engagement and fundraising landscape as it relates to data processes and requirements (e.g. knowledge of third-party platforms such as JustGiving, Mailchimp and Eventbrite, as well as Gift Aid processing following HMRC guidelines)
Location
Dstl Porton Down, Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP4 0JQ or Dstl Portsdown West, Fareham, Hampshire, PO17 6AD
About the job
Job summary
Dstl is the science and technology arm of the Ministry of Defence. We improve the front-line capability of the UK Armed Forces helping keep our country safe.
The Cyber Security and Safety Group has never been more important. Many military platforms such as fast jets, unmanned air vehicles, helicopters, naval vessels, and land vehicles are becoming increasingly reliant on Software, Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Autonomous functions to control all aspects of their behaviour.
We’re looking for mathematically strong data scientists to help make AI reliant military systems robust and trustworthy in complex operations to help save lives.
An example of our world class inspiring work is designing and trialling a variety of autonomous air and ground vehicles out in Salisbury plain with the US and Australia. AI models were retrained in flight to meet changing mission situations to enhance commanders’ decision-making.
You could be involved in:
Assessing and improving AI content in Defence and Security safety critical systems in the Air, Sea and Land domains, to ensure that they are safe, secure and protected.
Applying the latest thinking in verification and validation of artificial intelligence and autonomous functions for defence and security purposes.
Innovating to support the delivery of the UK Cyber Strategy by researching algorithms for Cyber defence.
Dstl recognises the importance of diversity and inclusion as people from diverse backgrounds bring fresh ideas. We are committed to building an inclusive working environment in which each employee fulfils their potential and maximises their contribution.
We particularly welcome female and ethnic minority applicants and those from the LGBTQI community, as they are under-represented within Dstl at these levels.
Job description
In this role you will:
Have a drive for keeping abreast of the latest developments in cyber security and emerging trends in artificial intelligence. We give our people the opportunity to think and innovate. We offer loads of opportunities for training and scholarships, attending and presenting at conferences, and collaborating with internal research and industry and academia.
Work in a team consisting of highly professional Autonomy and Mathematical experts with enviable national and international reputations to take part in cutting edge research. Use your critical thinking and creative problem solving skills to implement state of art methods and tools.
Develop a knowledge of undertaking verification, validation and vulnerability assessments on Systems of interest.
Appreciate the importance of safety, security requirements to have a positive impact on defence and security of the UK.
Deliver technical reports and recommendations to leadership, senior officials across government and military and other non-technical audiences through clear data storytelling and well-crafted verbal presentations
Person specification
We are looking for someone who has:
A keen interest in algorithms, AI, ML or statistical analysis along with a willingness to develop additional capabilities in cyber security and safety.
Experience contributing to Software or AI / ML intensive projects.
Is looking for a career with a difference, doing a job that provides the latest and most effective tools to defend our nation and uphold the principle of freedom.
Important Information:
Our work in defence, security and intelligence requires our employees to be UK Nationals who are able to gain a high level of security clearance to undertake the projects we are involved in to protect us from security threats. For this reason, only UK Nationals will be able to apply for this role. If you are an international or dual-national candidate, and you think you have the skills we need, please consider applying to any of our government, security or defence partners.
This role will require full UK security clearance and you should have resided in the UK for the past 5 years. For some roles Developed Vetting will also be required, in this case you should have resided in the UK for the past 10 years.
Behaviours
We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:
Changing and Improving
Communicating and Influencing
Seeing the Big Picture
Working Together
Benefits
Benefits
Dstl’s full range of great benefits can be found in the information pack which includes:
Financial : An excellent pension scheme starting from 26% employer contribution ( find out more here ). In Year Rewarding Achievement bonuses and thank you vouchers. Rental deposit scheme and cycle to work scheme.
Flexible working : Options include alternative working patterns such as; compressed hours (e.g. working a 4 day week/ 9 day fortnight), job shares and annualised hours (agreed number of hours per annum paid monthly i.e. working term-time only).
Working hours: Flexibility around your working day (e.g. start time, finish time). Ability to bank hours in a 12 month reference period including the ability to accrue and use 3 days per calendar month.
Where you work: Depending on your role, blended working may be available including remote working to suit you and your team. This can be discussed at interview.
Annual leave: 25 days pro rata (rising to 30 after 5 years) plus 8 public holidays with the ability to buy/sell 5 additional days per annum.
Family: Maternity, adoption or shared parental leave of up to 26 weeks with full pay, an additional 13 weeks statutory pay and a further 13 weeks unpaid
Learning and Development: Dstl encourages and supports charterships, accreditations and provides employees access to fully funded apprenticeships up to level 7 (Masters Degree). Dstl will pay for 2 memberships with relevant bodies/institutions. Employees also have access to Civil Service Learning.
Facilities: Onsite parking, EV Charging points, restaurants, cafés and gyms.
Things you need to know
Selection process details
This vacancy is using Success Profiles (opens in a new window) , and will assess your Behaviours and Experience.
We want you to have your best chance of success in our recruitment process, so If at any stage of the application process you would like help or assistance please contact the Dstl Recruitment Team dstlrecruitment@dstl.gov.uk and we will do all we can to support you.
Sifting will be taking place bi-weekly throughout the campaign, successful applicants will be invited to attend an online interview via MS Teams.
Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.
Security
Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check. Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. The level of security needed is security check (opens in a new window) . See our vetting charter (opens in a new window) . People working with government assets must complete baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window) checks.
Nationality requirements
Open to UK nationals only. This job is not open to candidates who hold a dual nationality.
Working for the Civil Service
The Civil Service Code (opens in a new window) sets out the standards of behaviour expected of civil servants. We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's recruitment principles (opens in a new window) . The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria. The Civil Service also offers a Redeployment Interview Scheme to civil servants who are at risk of redundancy, and who meet the minimum requirements for the advertised vacancy.
Apply and further information
This vacancy is part of the Great Place to Work for Veterans (opens in a new window) initiative. Once this job has closed, the job advert will no longer be available. You may want to save a copy for your records.
Contact point for applicants
Job contact :
Name : Dstl Recruitment
Email : dstlrecruitment@dstl.gov.uk
Recruitment team
Email : dstlrecruitment@dstl.gov.uk
Further information
Should you wish to raise a formal complaint about the Dstl recruitment process you should email dstlrecruitment@dstl.gov.uk stating the nature of the issue. We will respond within 5 working days.
Attachments
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Jul 03, 2023
Full time
Location
Dstl Porton Down, Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP4 0JQ or Dstl Portsdown West, Fareham, Hampshire, PO17 6AD
About the job
Job summary
Dstl is the science and technology arm of the Ministry of Defence. We improve the front-line capability of the UK Armed Forces helping keep our country safe.
The Cyber Security and Safety Group has never been more important. Many military platforms such as fast jets, unmanned air vehicles, helicopters, naval vessels, and land vehicles are becoming increasingly reliant on Software, Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Autonomous functions to control all aspects of their behaviour.
We’re looking for mathematically strong data scientists to help make AI reliant military systems robust and trustworthy in complex operations to help save lives.
An example of our world class inspiring work is designing and trialling a variety of autonomous air and ground vehicles out in Salisbury plain with the US and Australia. AI models were retrained in flight to meet changing mission situations to enhance commanders’ decision-making.
You could be involved in:
Assessing and improving AI content in Defence and Security safety critical systems in the Air, Sea and Land domains, to ensure that they are safe, secure and protected.
Applying the latest thinking in verification and validation of artificial intelligence and autonomous functions for defence and security purposes.
Innovating to support the delivery of the UK Cyber Strategy by researching algorithms for Cyber defence.
Dstl recognises the importance of diversity and inclusion as people from diverse backgrounds bring fresh ideas. We are committed to building an inclusive working environment in which each employee fulfils their potential and maximises their contribution.
We particularly welcome female and ethnic minority applicants and those from the LGBTQI community, as they are under-represented within Dstl at these levels.
Job description
In this role you will:
Have a drive for keeping abreast of the latest developments in cyber security and emerging trends in artificial intelligence. We give our people the opportunity to think and innovate. We offer loads of opportunities for training and scholarships, attending and presenting at conferences, and collaborating with internal research and industry and academia.
Work in a team consisting of highly professional Autonomy and Mathematical experts with enviable national and international reputations to take part in cutting edge research. Use your critical thinking and creative problem solving skills to implement state of art methods and tools.
Develop a knowledge of undertaking verification, validation and vulnerability assessments on Systems of interest.
Appreciate the importance of safety, security requirements to have a positive impact on defence and security of the UK.
Deliver technical reports and recommendations to leadership, senior officials across government and military and other non-technical audiences through clear data storytelling and well-crafted verbal presentations
Person specification
We are looking for someone who has:
A keen interest in algorithms, AI, ML or statistical analysis along with a willingness to develop additional capabilities in cyber security and safety.
Experience contributing to Software or AI / ML intensive projects.
Is looking for a career with a difference, doing a job that provides the latest and most effective tools to defend our nation and uphold the principle of freedom.
Important Information:
Our work in defence, security and intelligence requires our employees to be UK Nationals who are able to gain a high level of security clearance to undertake the projects we are involved in to protect us from security threats. For this reason, only UK Nationals will be able to apply for this role. If you are an international or dual-national candidate, and you think you have the skills we need, please consider applying to any of our government, security or defence partners.
This role will require full UK security clearance and you should have resided in the UK for the past 5 years. For some roles Developed Vetting will also be required, in this case you should have resided in the UK for the past 10 years.
Behaviours
We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:
Changing and Improving
Communicating and Influencing
Seeing the Big Picture
Working Together
Benefits
Benefits
Dstl’s full range of great benefits can be found in the information pack which includes:
Financial : An excellent pension scheme starting from 26% employer contribution ( find out more here ). In Year Rewarding Achievement bonuses and thank you vouchers. Rental deposit scheme and cycle to work scheme.
Flexible working : Options include alternative working patterns such as; compressed hours (e.g. working a 4 day week/ 9 day fortnight), job shares and annualised hours (agreed number of hours per annum paid monthly i.e. working term-time only).
Working hours: Flexibility around your working day (e.g. start time, finish time). Ability to bank hours in a 12 month reference period including the ability to accrue and use 3 days per calendar month.
Where you work: Depending on your role, blended working may be available including remote working to suit you and your team. This can be discussed at interview.
Annual leave: 25 days pro rata (rising to 30 after 5 years) plus 8 public holidays with the ability to buy/sell 5 additional days per annum.
Family: Maternity, adoption or shared parental leave of up to 26 weeks with full pay, an additional 13 weeks statutory pay and a further 13 weeks unpaid
Learning and Development: Dstl encourages and supports charterships, accreditations and provides employees access to fully funded apprenticeships up to level 7 (Masters Degree). Dstl will pay for 2 memberships with relevant bodies/institutions. Employees also have access to Civil Service Learning.
Facilities: Onsite parking, EV Charging points, restaurants, cafés and gyms.
Things you need to know
Selection process details
This vacancy is using Success Profiles (opens in a new window) , and will assess your Behaviours and Experience.
We want you to have your best chance of success in our recruitment process, so If at any stage of the application process you would like help or assistance please contact the Dstl Recruitment Team dstlrecruitment@dstl.gov.uk and we will do all we can to support you.
Sifting will be taking place bi-weekly throughout the campaign, successful applicants will be invited to attend an online interview via MS Teams.
Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.
Security
Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check. Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. The level of security needed is security check (opens in a new window) . See our vetting charter (opens in a new window) . People working with government assets must complete baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window) checks.
Nationality requirements
Open to UK nationals only. This job is not open to candidates who hold a dual nationality.
Working for the Civil Service
The Civil Service Code (opens in a new window) sets out the standards of behaviour expected of civil servants. We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's recruitment principles (opens in a new window) . The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria. The Civil Service also offers a Redeployment Interview Scheme to civil servants who are at risk of redundancy, and who meet the minimum requirements for the advertised vacancy.
Apply and further information
This vacancy is part of the Great Place to Work for Veterans (opens in a new window) initiative. Once this job has closed, the job advert will no longer be available. You may want to save a copy for your records.
Contact point for applicants
Job contact :
Name : Dstl Recruitment
Email : dstlrecruitment@dstl.gov.uk
Recruitment team
Email : dstlrecruitment@dstl.gov.uk
Further information
Should you wish to raise a formal complaint about the Dstl recruitment process you should email dstlrecruitment@dstl.gov.uk stating the nature of the issue. We will respond within 5 working days.
Attachments
20230626_CSAS_Data_Scientist_Autonomy_Dependability_L5 Opens in new window (docx, 66kB) Candidate_info_pack_CIS - 20220824 Opens in new window (pdf, 1378kB)
Our client is looking for an IT support analyst to join their small London based team.
This is a full-time permanent role that is predominantly based in the London office in the West End. It is a varied role that spreads across all Level 1 and Level 2 support and extends into Level 3 support for some systems.
The role involves:
IT systems administration and maintenance
Troubleshooting IT problems
IT security investigations
Data Backups
Generation of regular IT system performance and activity reports
Device management and operating system rebuilds
IT Change management
Documentation
Training of staff in the use of IT systems
General IT support and advice/sounding board for management
Desired competencies for candidates are:
- A very high level of discipline and trustworthiness - Tertiary qualification in IT systems administration and/or networking - Minimum of 2-3 years of experience in previous IT roles - Strong analytical skills. Driven by process and identifying opportunities for process improvement - Strong interpersonal skills and an excellent standard of both written and spoken English - A deep understanding of cyber security issues - Familiarity with Microsoft Active Directory environment. Detailed knowledge of Windows 10 administration - Experience installing operating systems on laptops/desktops - A detailed understanding of TCP/IP networking. Familiarity with Cisco networking to CCNA level or higher - Proficient use of Excel, Word - SQL, HTML or C# (.Net) skills are an advantage - Familiarity with Cisco security products such as Stealthwatch, ESA, WSA, ISE is an advantage - Familiarity with collaboration software such as Microsoft SharePoint, Cisco Unified Communications Manager or Cisco Meeting Server is an advantage - Familiarity with mobile device management is an advantage - Ability to work flexible hours
Mar 27, 2023
Full time
Our client is looking for an IT support analyst to join their small London based team.
This is a full-time permanent role that is predominantly based in the London office in the West End. It is a varied role that spreads across all Level 1 and Level 2 support and extends into Level 3 support for some systems.
The role involves:
IT systems administration and maintenance
Troubleshooting IT problems
IT security investigations
Data Backups
Generation of regular IT system performance and activity reports
Device management and operating system rebuilds
IT Change management
Documentation
Training of staff in the use of IT systems
General IT support and advice/sounding board for management
Desired competencies for candidates are:
- A very high level of discipline and trustworthiness - Tertiary qualification in IT systems administration and/or networking - Minimum of 2-3 years of experience in previous IT roles - Strong analytical skills. Driven by process and identifying opportunities for process improvement - Strong interpersonal skills and an excellent standard of both written and spoken English - A deep understanding of cyber security issues - Familiarity with Microsoft Active Directory environment. Detailed knowledge of Windows 10 administration - Experience installing operating systems on laptops/desktops - A detailed understanding of TCP/IP networking. Familiarity with Cisco networking to CCNA level or higher - Proficient use of Excel, Word - SQL, HTML or C# (.Net) skills are an advantage - Familiarity with Cisco security products such as Stealthwatch, ESA, WSA, ISE is an advantage - Familiarity with collaboration software such as Microsoft SharePoint, Cisco Unified Communications Manager or Cisco Meeting Server is an advantage - Familiarity with mobile device management is an advantage - Ability to work flexible hours
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Based in our Skipton, UK office
Are you looking for your next opportunity in an ERP role? Do you already have skills in Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central?
MBP Solutions is experiencing a period of exciting growth, and we’re moving our ERP system to Business Central. This has created an opportunity for an ERP Administrator, ideally with Business Central experience, to work on our digitisation projects and provide helpdesk support for our growing international business. This role will provide 1st and 2nd line support to the business, as well as working closely with our gold partners to manage any escalated 3rd line support tickets and follow these through to completion. Ideally you will have a good working knowledge of Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central and/or previous Navision versions. Change management is a key aspect of the role, and the successful candidate will work with the business and process owners to define requirements, functional test and assist with any acceptance testing. Business Central is our core business system, and this role will be involved with a range of integration projects with third party applications as well as workflow/process development.
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future and explaining what we value most in terms of how we all want to work together is an essential part of our growth plan.
Founded in 1999, we specialise in adding value to biological by-products through our unique know-how regarding product applications, sustainability, sales and marketing, legal compliance and supply chain management. With a focus on the utilisation of the resources in biological by-products, MBP Solutions has developed a unique concept called OMBP (Outsourced Management of By-Products) 360ᵒ solutions
where by-products and wastes from more than 40 different factories in Europe, North America, Asia and Africa are managed in a sustainable
We have in place a set of strong and very simple messages that are built on everything that MBP Solutions has done to date. These statements are a reference point and reminder for all of us in MBP Solutions about how we want to work together, where we are heading and how we will get there:
We work together for a more sustainable world by helping industries reduce their impact on the
We turn one industry’s by-product into another industry’s raw material by partnering with them
to optimise resource use and generate added value.
We are global experts in by-products and their application, including supply chain management, international sales and marketing, legal compliance and
We want to be globally recognised as the go-to partner for industries who want to handle by-products in a sustainable and responsible way.
As employers, we work in a truly multi-national way, local to our customers but as a team across all the countries in which we operate. With offices in Europe, Asia and North America, we offer a collaborative, friendly and smart-working culture with a focus on innovation and delivering real value for our customers.
Your main tasks will be:
Business Central/Continia/Jet helpdesk function – dealing with internal queries relating to system use and potential bugs, escalating to gold partners when needed.
Working with the business to create functional requirements and user
Functional testing of enhancements completed by gold
Ensure that data owners are following best practice with regular reporting to highlight
Manage our master data and deal with requests for changes
Create training documents for administrative processes and system
Complete the onboarding/offboarding and training of new
Manage and maintain security roles and
Ensure preparedness for Microsoft updates, evaluate how this may affect MBP and provide a summary of key points and actions. Take actions as direction and prepare communications to wider company on changes or updates.
Review and analyse the current state of Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central and develop strategies for improving or further leveraging existing
Write news articles relating to Business Central and be the champion of the product.
We are looking for someone with the following essential experience or qualifications (please only apply if you can demonstrate your experience, by providing on the job or education examples):
A bachelor's degree or equivalent in a relevant IT
As a minimum, two years of experience configuring, maintaining, documenting and supporting a company’s ERP, with a preference for working experience using Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central or Dynamics NAV. Knowledge of other ERP systems such as SAP or Oracle will also be
General understanding of accounting and operations processes with logistics and sales process experience an
Knowledge of data management such as importing from spreadsheets and using data
Understanding of relational databases.
Advanced Microsoft Office 365 skills including SharePoint, Power Automate
Experience using Continia Document Capture and Jet Analytics (preferred, not required).
Experience of building relationships across all levels and areas of the business along with a pragmatic approach to problem-solving.
Written and verbal English language skills at business
Essential demonstrable Skills/Profile we are looking for:
Strong communication skills, with the ability to communicate effectively at all levels
Ability to work well on own initiative, presenting ideas
Strong analytical skills
Structured, methodical and well-organised
Ability to work well under pressure and to deadlines
Enthusiasm and self-motivation, with a proactive approach to all tasks
Team player who contributes to our collaborative culture
High attention to detail with evidenced problem-solving skills
A positive approach to change
Why work for us?
Sustainability has been part of our ideological backbone since the beginning, as our organisation captures and delivers value in economic, environmental and social terms.
Our business brings to life the concepts of industrial ecology and circular economy by materialising the idea that the co-stream of one industry can be used as a key resource by another.
Our technical expertise, market knowledge and legal understanding help to promote the optimal and efficient use of natural resources, reduce waste and toxic emissions, reduce operating costs and generate new revenue. As a result, we improve the environmental, economic and social performance of our suppliers and customers, with whom we work together to enable the recycling and recovery of residual resources. MBP has several sustainability and quality certifications and works actively with LEAN.
We offer:
A competitive salary
Working for an international company dedicated to sustainability, the environment and natural resources
Free parking
Our UK office is based on the Broughton Hall Estate in Skipton, where you are surrounded by the natural beauty of the Yorkshire Dales
A friendly, professional and nurturing culture, dedicated to engagement and retention
Flexibility with hybrid working (up to 3 days a week from home) after a suitable period of review
Training opportunities with a focus on professional development
Occasional international travel to other MBP offices (role dependent)
For more information about MBP or the position, please visit www.mbpsolutions.com
NO AGENCIES PLEASE
Sep 15, 2022
Full time
ERP Support Desk Analyst
Based in our Skipton, UK office
Are you looking for your next opportunity in an ERP role? Do you already have skills in Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central?
MBP Solutions is experiencing a period of exciting growth, and we’re moving our ERP system to Business Central. This has created an opportunity for an ERP Administrator, ideally with Business Central experience, to work on our digitisation projects and provide helpdesk support for our growing international business. This role will provide 1st and 2nd line support to the business, as well as working closely with our gold partners to manage any escalated 3rd line support tickets and follow these through to completion. Ideally you will have a good working knowledge of Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central and/or previous Navision versions. Change management is a key aspect of the role, and the successful candidate will work with the business and process owners to define requirements, functional test and assist with any acceptance testing. Business Central is our core business system, and this role will be involved with a range of integration projects with third party applications as well as workflow/process development.
About us
At MBP Solutions, we believe passionately in the importance and benefit of being a ‘purpose-driven enterprise’. Having a strong and clear sense of purpose, setting out where we want to get to in the
future and explaining what we value most in terms of how we all want to work together is an essential part of our growth plan.
Founded in 1999, we specialise in adding value to biological by-products through our unique know-how regarding product applications, sustainability, sales and marketing, legal compliance and supply chain management. With a focus on the utilisation of the resources in biological by-products, MBP Solutions has developed a unique concept called OMBP (Outsourced Management of By-Products) 360ᵒ solutions
where by-products and wastes from more than 40 different factories in Europe, North America, Asia and Africa are managed in a sustainable
We have in place a set of strong and very simple messages that are built on everything that MBP Solutions has done to date. These statements are a reference point and reminder for all of us in MBP Solutions about how we want to work together, where we are heading and how we will get there:
We work together for a more sustainable world by helping industries reduce their impact on the
We turn one industry’s by-product into another industry’s raw material by partnering with them
to optimise resource use and generate added value.
We are global experts in by-products and their application, including supply chain management, international sales and marketing, legal compliance and
We want to be globally recognised as the go-to partner for industries who want to handle by-products in a sustainable and responsible way.
As employers, we work in a truly multi-national way, local to our customers but as a team across all the countries in which we operate. With offices in Europe, Asia and North America, we offer a collaborative, friendly and smart-working culture with a focus on innovation and delivering real value for our customers.
Your main tasks will be:
Business Central/Continia/Jet helpdesk function – dealing with internal queries relating to system use and potential bugs, escalating to gold partners when needed.
Working with the business to create functional requirements and user
Functional testing of enhancements completed by gold
Ensure that data owners are following best practice with regular reporting to highlight
Manage our master data and deal with requests for changes
Create training documents for administrative processes and system
Complete the onboarding/offboarding and training of new
Manage and maintain security roles and
Ensure preparedness for Microsoft updates, evaluate how this may affect MBP and provide a summary of key points and actions. Take actions as direction and prepare communications to wider company on changes or updates.
Review and analyse the current state of Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central and develop strategies for improving or further leveraging existing
Write news articles relating to Business Central and be the champion of the product.
We are looking for someone with the following essential experience or qualifications (please only apply if you can demonstrate your experience, by providing on the job or education examples):
A bachelor's degree or equivalent in a relevant IT
As a minimum, two years of experience configuring, maintaining, documenting and supporting a company’s ERP, with a preference for working experience using Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central or Dynamics NAV. Knowledge of other ERP systems such as SAP or Oracle will also be
General understanding of accounting and operations processes with logistics and sales process experience an
Knowledge of data management such as importing from spreadsheets and using data
Understanding of relational databases.
Advanced Microsoft Office 365 skills including SharePoint, Power Automate
Experience using Continia Document Capture and Jet Analytics (preferred, not required).
Experience of building relationships across all levels and areas of the business along with a pragmatic approach to problem-solving.
Written and verbal English language skills at business
Essential demonstrable Skills/Profile we are looking for:
Strong communication skills, with the ability to communicate effectively at all levels
Ability to work well on own initiative, presenting ideas
Strong analytical skills
Structured, methodical and well-organised
Ability to work well under pressure and to deadlines
Enthusiasm and self-motivation, with a proactive approach to all tasks
Team player who contributes to our collaborative culture
High attention to detail with evidenced problem-solving skills
A positive approach to change
Why work for us?
Sustainability has been part of our ideological backbone since the beginning, as our organisation captures and delivers value in economic, environmental and social terms.
Our business brings to life the concepts of industrial ecology and circular economy by materialising the idea that the co-stream of one industry can be used as a key resource by another.
Our technical expertise, market knowledge and legal understanding help to promote the optimal and efficient use of natural resources, reduce waste and toxic emissions, reduce operating costs and generate new revenue. As a result, we improve the environmental, economic and social performance of our suppliers and customers, with whom we work together to enable the recycling and recovery of residual resources. MBP has several sustainability and quality certifications and works actively with LEAN.
We offer:
A competitive salary
Working for an international company dedicated to sustainability, the environment and natural resources
Free parking
Our UK office is based on the Broughton Hall Estate in Skipton, where you are surrounded by the natural beauty of the Yorkshire Dales
A friendly, professional and nurturing culture, dedicated to engagement and retention
Flexibility with hybrid working (up to 3 days a week from home) after a suitable period of review
Training opportunities with a focus on professional development
Occasional international travel to other MBP offices (role dependent)
For more information about MBP or the position, please visit www.mbpsolutions.com
NO AGENCIES PLEASE
Job Description for Business Analyst:
There’s never been a more exciting time to be part of the nuclear sector. New opportunities are being created all the time. At NNL, you’ll be in the ideal place to capitalise on this momentum, face new challenges and develop a long, successful and meaningful career.
We’re an organisation that’s here to experiment and push the limits of what’s possible. So, if you’re keen to excel in your chosen field, this is the place to do it. Because at NNL, anything is possible.
The Technical Business Analysts (TBA) will act as an intermediary between the business and technical delivery teams. Working with Business Engagement Partners, IT project teams and business clients, the TBA will collect, clarify, and translate requirements into requirements definition and conceptual design (using appropriate tools and techniques) from which applications and solutions are developed.
The TBA may also provide project management for small technical projects and work packages.
Main Responsibilities for Business Analyst:
Develop a thorough understanding of the current IT solutions and work with key stakeholders in the business to identify new requirements or opportunities for improvement.
Produce requirements for complex software development, architecture, infrastructure and integration projects in a highly secure environment.
Elicit, document and manage requirements using appropriate tools and techniques, interviews, workshops, surveys, site visits, business process mapping, through full project lifecycle.
Work with IT Business Engagement Partners and key stakeholders to develop business cases to support proposed solutions.
Analyse project proposals alongside solution architects and project managers to determine time frame, budget, risk and the appropriate process for accomplishing projects.
Support the creation, and maintenance, of standard project artefacts, such as project initiation documentation, project plans, and risk and stakeholder’s matrices.
Support the production and delivery of Invitation to Tenders on projects, including the evaluation criteria, scoring and subsequent assessment.
Analyse, document and test (as required) program development, logic, process flows and specifications.
Coordinate and conduct user acceptance testing.
Document user guides to describe application installation and operating procedures.
Assist in the coordination of project resources, when necessary, to ensure that projects are delivered to time, cost and quality.
Essential Criteria for Business Analyst:
Develop a thorough understanding of the current IT solutions and work with key stakeholders in the business to identify new requirements or opportunities for improvement.
Produce requirements for complex software development, architecture, infrastructure and integration projects in a highly secure environment.
Elicit, document and manage requirements using appropriate tools and techniques, interviews, workshops, surveys, site visits, business process mapping, through full project lifecycle.
Work with IT Business Engagement Partners and key stakeholders to develop business cases to support proposed solutions.
Analyse project proposals alongside solution architects and project managers to determine time frame, budget, risk and the appropriate process for accomplishing projects.
Support the creation, and maintenance, of standard project artefacts, such as project initiation documentation, project plans, and risk and stakeholder’s matrices.
Support the production and delivery of Invitation to Tenders on projects, including the evaluation criteria, scoring and subsequent assessment.
Analyse, document and test (as required) program development, logic, process flows and specifications.
Coordinate and conduct user acceptance testing.
Document user guides to describe application installation and operating procedures.
Assist in the coordination of project resources, when necessary, to ensure that projects are delivered to time, cost and quality.
Ability to obtain SC level security clearance (this includes but is not limited to identity, employment, financial and criminal record checks plus 5 years’ worth of UK residency).
Desirable Criteria for Business Analyst:
Experience of working with both business and IT projects within a secure environment.
Willingness to travel to other UK locations and a full UK Driving license.
Comfortable in managing small projects, if required.
About The Company
Grounded in robust science and decades of experience, National Nuclear Laboratory (NNL) is the authoritative voice in the UK and beyond for technological development within the nuclear power sector.
Our unparalleled understanding of the science, challenges and opportunities makes us an unrivalled authority and partner in the field, providing experts, technologies, and access to cutting-edge facilities to organisations around the world.
Harnessing potential technologies and translating them into to industry-ready solutions means our pioneering approach spearheads international improvement and technological progress.
We work on projects as small as drilling a hole to analyse underground wastes with our integrated micro drilling technology, or as large as developing state-of-the-art power systems for spacecraft, based on radioactive materials
NNL has a vision for Equality, Diversity and Inclusivity (ED&I) where NNL aims to be an inclusive workplace that attracts diverse talent through transparent and equal policies and procedures. We want you and the diverse mix of people that we employ, customers that we service and stakeholders that we influence to feel valued. We encourage a workplace culture where everyone can thrive with a sense of belonging.
Recruitment Agency Notice
We operate a strict Preferred Supplier List (PSL) for the provision of recruitment services. Only agencies on our PSL may provide CVs and only when the role is released to them by our recruitment team. We will not accept unsolicited CVs from suppliers not currently on our PSL. We explicitly reserve the right to add candidate details from unsolicited CVs from non-PSL agencies into our own candidate database and to pursue/hire such candidate(s) without any obligation, financial or otherwise, to the agency concerned.
Aug 19, 2022
Full time
Job Description for Business Analyst:
There’s never been a more exciting time to be part of the nuclear sector. New opportunities are being created all the time. At NNL, you’ll be in the ideal place to capitalise on this momentum, face new challenges and develop a long, successful and meaningful career.
We’re an organisation that’s here to experiment and push the limits of what’s possible. So, if you’re keen to excel in your chosen field, this is the place to do it. Because at NNL, anything is possible.
The Technical Business Analysts (TBA) will act as an intermediary between the business and technical delivery teams. Working with Business Engagement Partners, IT project teams and business clients, the TBA will collect, clarify, and translate requirements into requirements definition and conceptual design (using appropriate tools and techniques) from which applications and solutions are developed.
The TBA may also provide project management for small technical projects and work packages.
Main Responsibilities for Business Analyst:
Develop a thorough understanding of the current IT solutions and work with key stakeholders in the business to identify new requirements or opportunities for improvement.
Produce requirements for complex software development, architecture, infrastructure and integration projects in a highly secure environment.
Elicit, document and manage requirements using appropriate tools and techniques, interviews, workshops, surveys, site visits, business process mapping, through full project lifecycle.
Work with IT Business Engagement Partners and key stakeholders to develop business cases to support proposed solutions.
Analyse project proposals alongside solution architects and project managers to determine time frame, budget, risk and the appropriate process for accomplishing projects.
Support the creation, and maintenance, of standard project artefacts, such as project initiation documentation, project plans, and risk and stakeholder’s matrices.
Support the production and delivery of Invitation to Tenders on projects, including the evaluation criteria, scoring and subsequent assessment.
Analyse, document and test (as required) program development, logic, process flows and specifications.
Coordinate and conduct user acceptance testing.
Document user guides to describe application installation and operating procedures.
Assist in the coordination of project resources, when necessary, to ensure that projects are delivered to time, cost and quality.
Essential Criteria for Business Analyst:
Develop a thorough understanding of the current IT solutions and work with key stakeholders in the business to identify new requirements or opportunities for improvement.
Produce requirements for complex software development, architecture, infrastructure and integration projects in a highly secure environment.
Elicit, document and manage requirements using appropriate tools and techniques, interviews, workshops, surveys, site visits, business process mapping, through full project lifecycle.
Work with IT Business Engagement Partners and key stakeholders to develop business cases to support proposed solutions.
Analyse project proposals alongside solution architects and project managers to determine time frame, budget, risk and the appropriate process for accomplishing projects.
Support the creation, and maintenance, of standard project artefacts, such as project initiation documentation, project plans, and risk and stakeholder’s matrices.
Support the production and delivery of Invitation to Tenders on projects, including the evaluation criteria, scoring and subsequent assessment.
Analyse, document and test (as required) program development, logic, process flows and specifications.
Coordinate and conduct user acceptance testing.
Document user guides to describe application installation and operating procedures.
Assist in the coordination of project resources, when necessary, to ensure that projects are delivered to time, cost and quality.
Ability to obtain SC level security clearance (this includes but is not limited to identity, employment, financial and criminal record checks plus 5 years’ worth of UK residency).
Desirable Criteria for Business Analyst:
Experience of working with both business and IT projects within a secure environment.
Willingness to travel to other UK locations and a full UK Driving license.
Comfortable in managing small projects, if required.
About The Company
Grounded in robust science and decades of experience, National Nuclear Laboratory (NNL) is the authoritative voice in the UK and beyond for technological development within the nuclear power sector.
Our unparalleled understanding of the science, challenges and opportunities makes us an unrivalled authority and partner in the field, providing experts, technologies, and access to cutting-edge facilities to organisations around the world.
Harnessing potential technologies and translating them into to industry-ready solutions means our pioneering approach spearheads international improvement and technological progress.
We work on projects as small as drilling a hole to analyse underground wastes with our integrated micro drilling technology, or as large as developing state-of-the-art power systems for spacecraft, based on radioactive materials
NNL has a vision for Equality, Diversity and Inclusivity (ED&I) where NNL aims to be an inclusive workplace that attracts diverse talent through transparent and equal policies and procedures. We want you and the diverse mix of people that we employ, customers that we service and stakeholders that we influence to feel valued. We encourage a workplace culture where everyone can thrive with a sense of belonging.
Recruitment Agency Notice
We operate a strict Preferred Supplier List (PSL) for the provision of recruitment services. Only agencies on our PSL may provide CVs and only when the role is released to them by our recruitment team. We will not accept unsolicited CVs from suppliers not currently on our PSL. We explicitly reserve the right to add candidate details from unsolicited CVs from non-PSL agencies into our own candidate database and to pursue/hire such candidate(s) without any obligation, financial or otherwise, to the agency concerned.
Job Summary:
The Security Systems Support Engineer (SSE) is an embedded role, with one of Pinkerton's largest clients (Fortune 500 company). The SSE will on a day-to-day basis, manage and maintain a strong working relationship with internal and external stakeholders to ensure the timely triaging, escalation, resolution, and coordination of all activities relating to the enterprise electronic security system to minimize system downtime.
The Engineer provides reactive (including out of hours on call) first-line technical support to service requests with remote diagnosis and resolution of system faults and proactively monitors the health of all security systems and devices. This position can be based anywhere (remote) within the United Kingdom.
Essential Functions:
Represent Pinkerton's core values of integrity, vigilance, and excellence.
Maintain currency (working practices, risk, threat, regulatory, standards, technology) to ensure the delivery of the essential skills of the role.
Maintain accurate, up to date trackers/reporting tools and provide daily, weekly, and monthly reporting metrics.
Mitigate any associated risks and develop (with the appointed installation provider) a coordinated project schedule/plan.
Monitor the various email security support aliases, triage, prioritise, and respond within the agreed response times.
Ensure all faults are captured accurately in the tracker ticketing system.
Provide remote investigation, first line support of all security systems, with escalations to appropriate resources.
Provide first line support to the Security Operations Centre's for all reported security system issues, escalating accordingly after triage.
Provide first line diagnostics of system issues prior to call outs being raised with the security vendor.
Following first line review and diagnostics of any security system faults, provide supporting information of the issue to the security vendor to enable them to provide a costing for site attendance or to expediate a quicker resolution provides estimated cost based upon the approved ROM calculator.
Obtain confirmation from the business owner of related break-fix costs and once approved provide purchase order confirmation to the point of contact or the security vendor and instruct to attend site.
Record and keep updated the break-fix call out log tracking and ticketing system at all stages, so it reflects the latest status of the call out/issue. This will include escalation, update, rectification notes, financials, and any associated correspondence.
Coordinate any works and site visits relating to the security systems with other parties and stakeholders on site following their processes as required.
Support with the coordination and oversee the execution of the planned preventative maintenance delivery by approved security vendors and validate their work in accordance with the clients' expectations.
Review any remediation proposal provided by the approved security vendors to ensure suitability prior to submittal for client for approval.
Escalate any concerns which impact on the security systems' performance to the EMEA Supplier Manager.
Perform routine daily, weekly, and monthly spot checks on the systems to verify their correct operations and where required provide reports.
Conduct signal review - using the site signal trace – identify any items in the system tree that need review and provide a detailed breakdown of each devices reported activity along with any devices needing special attention.
Support the EMEA Supplier Manager with managing the EMEA approved security device/vendor list by providing feedback and input on supplier/device performance with recommendations for areas of improvement.
Contribute to the development and continual improvement of the EMEA regional specific standards, processes and supporting documentation. Ensure all processes are optimized and continually aligned to the client requirements.
All other duties assigned.
Education, Experience, and Certifications:
Bachelor's degree and five or more years of experience gained in an engineering capacity of installing, servicing, commissioning, technical support role, managing the deployment of standalone and integrated physical electronic security systems.
Competencies:
Thorough understanding of IT principles and practices.
Good understanding of enterprise security in a business environment.
Solid understanding of security operations, design, and systems integration.
Understanding of security systems Analog and IP CCTV, Access Control, Intrusion – intimate knowledge of Lenel, Milestone and Galaxy are desirable but the ability to learn these systems is critical.
Knowledge of local code/regulation/legislation knowledge for EMEA is desirable.
Able to take accountability and ownership of issues, actions, decisions, and outcomes.
Adaptable to work variations while ensuring on-going performance effectiveness.
Pinkerton is an equal opportunity employer and provides equal opportunity to all applicants for all positions without regard to race/ethnicity, color, national origin, ancestry, sex/gender, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, marital/prenatal status, pregnancy/childbirth or related conditions, religion, creed, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status or any protected status by local, state, federal or country-specific law.
Jun 12, 2022
Full time
Job Summary:
The Security Systems Support Engineer (SSE) is an embedded role, with one of Pinkerton's largest clients (Fortune 500 company). The SSE will on a day-to-day basis, manage and maintain a strong working relationship with internal and external stakeholders to ensure the timely triaging, escalation, resolution, and coordination of all activities relating to the enterprise electronic security system to minimize system downtime.
The Engineer provides reactive (including out of hours on call) first-line technical support to service requests with remote diagnosis and resolution of system faults and proactively monitors the health of all security systems and devices. This position can be based anywhere (remote) within the United Kingdom.
Essential Functions:
Represent Pinkerton's core values of integrity, vigilance, and excellence.
Maintain currency (working practices, risk, threat, regulatory, standards, technology) to ensure the delivery of the essential skills of the role.
Maintain accurate, up to date trackers/reporting tools and provide daily, weekly, and monthly reporting metrics.
Mitigate any associated risks and develop (with the appointed installation provider) a coordinated project schedule/plan.
Monitor the various email security support aliases, triage, prioritise, and respond within the agreed response times.
Ensure all faults are captured accurately in the tracker ticketing system.
Provide remote investigation, first line support of all security systems, with escalations to appropriate resources.
Provide first line support to the Security Operations Centre's for all reported security system issues, escalating accordingly after triage.
Provide first line diagnostics of system issues prior to call outs being raised with the security vendor.
Following first line review and diagnostics of any security system faults, provide supporting information of the issue to the security vendor to enable them to provide a costing for site attendance or to expediate a quicker resolution provides estimated cost based upon the approved ROM calculator.
Obtain confirmation from the business owner of related break-fix costs and once approved provide purchase order confirmation to the point of contact or the security vendor and instruct to attend site.
Record and keep updated the break-fix call out log tracking and ticketing system at all stages, so it reflects the latest status of the call out/issue. This will include escalation, update, rectification notes, financials, and any associated correspondence.
Coordinate any works and site visits relating to the security systems with other parties and stakeholders on site following their processes as required.
Support with the coordination and oversee the execution of the planned preventative maintenance delivery by approved security vendors and validate their work in accordance with the clients' expectations.
Review any remediation proposal provided by the approved security vendors to ensure suitability prior to submittal for client for approval.
Escalate any concerns which impact on the security systems' performance to the EMEA Supplier Manager.
Perform routine daily, weekly, and monthly spot checks on the systems to verify their correct operations and where required provide reports.
Conduct signal review - using the site signal trace – identify any items in the system tree that need review and provide a detailed breakdown of each devices reported activity along with any devices needing special attention.
Support the EMEA Supplier Manager with managing the EMEA approved security device/vendor list by providing feedback and input on supplier/device performance with recommendations for areas of improvement.
Contribute to the development and continual improvement of the EMEA regional specific standards, processes and supporting documentation. Ensure all processes are optimized and continually aligned to the client requirements.
All other duties assigned.
Education, Experience, and Certifications:
Bachelor's degree and five or more years of experience gained in an engineering capacity of installing, servicing, commissioning, technical support role, managing the deployment of standalone and integrated physical electronic security systems.
Competencies:
Thorough understanding of IT principles and practices.
Good understanding of enterprise security in a business environment.
Solid understanding of security operations, design, and systems integration.
Understanding of security systems Analog and IP CCTV, Access Control, Intrusion – intimate knowledge of Lenel, Milestone and Galaxy are desirable but the ability to learn these systems is critical.
Knowledge of local code/regulation/legislation knowledge for EMEA is desirable.
Able to take accountability and ownership of issues, actions, decisions, and outcomes.
Adaptable to work variations while ensuring on-going performance effectiveness.
Pinkerton is an equal opportunity employer and provides equal opportunity to all applicants for all positions without regard to race/ethnicity, color, national origin, ancestry, sex/gender, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, marital/prenatal status, pregnancy/childbirth or related conditions, religion, creed, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status or any protected status by local, state, federal or country-specific law.
About the Role
The post-holder will be expected to support development of the Centre’s networked PC servers and all the online services they provide. You will be required to maintain optimum configuration and performance of the servers, the supported applications they run and any databases they hold.
About You
Applicants must hold a degree in a relevant subject or have substantial relevant experience. You must have systems administration experience supporting core business platforms using Microsoft based technologies (AD, ADFS, DNS, DFS, DHCP, IIS, etc) and infrastructure including Citrix and VMware ESXi/vSAN. Strong knowledge in storage technologies/connectivity is essential. In addition, experience of supporting a Checkpoint Next Gen security firewalls is desirable. You should be well organised, with the ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines. You will have strong communication skills and a friendly, positive, customer service-orientated disposition.
About the Department
Applications are invited for the post of Research Systems Analyst (PC) for the Barts CR-UK Centre. The Centre comprises of the Barts Cancer Institute and the Centre for Cancer Prevention and is at the forefront of cancer research in the areas of haematological malignancy, pancreatic cancer, women’s cancers and male genitourinary cancers.
About Queen Mary
At Queen Mary University of London, we believe that a diversity of ideas helps us achieve the previously unthinkable.
Throughout our history, we’ve fostered social justice and improved lives through academic excellence. And we continue to live and breathe this spirit today, not because it’s simply ‘the right thing to do’ but for what it helps us achieve and the intellectual brilliance it delivers.
We continue to embrace diversity of thought and opinion in everything we do, in the belief that when views collide, disciplines interact, and perspectives intersect, truly original thought takes form.
Benefits
We offer competitive salaries, access to a generous pension scheme, 30 days’ leave per annum (pro-rata for part-time/fixed-term), a season ticket loan scheme and access to a comprehensive range of personal and professional development opportunities. In addition, we offer a range of work life balance and family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements, and campus facilities including an on-site nursery at the Mile End campus.
The post is based at the Charterhouse Square Campus in London. It is full time (35 hours per week), permanent appointment, with an expected start date of 26/07/2021. The starting salary will be Grade 4, in the range of £34,220 - £40,194 per annum, inclusive of London Allowance.
Queen Mary’s commitment to our diverse and inclusive community is embedded in our appointments processes. Reasonable adjustments will be made at each stage of the recruitment process for any candidate with a disability. We are open to considering applications from candidates wishing to work flexibly.
Informal enquiries should be addressed to (Mohamed Ali) at mohamed.ali@qmul.ac.uk or on +44 (0) 020 7882 3547.
To apply for the role, please click the ‘apply’ button below.
The closing date for applications is 26th November 2021.
The School of Medicine and Athena SWAN Charter for Women in Science.
Valuing Diversity & Committed to Equality
Nov 16, 2021
Full time
About the Role
The post-holder will be expected to support development of the Centre’s networked PC servers and all the online services they provide. You will be required to maintain optimum configuration and performance of the servers, the supported applications they run and any databases they hold.
About You
Applicants must hold a degree in a relevant subject or have substantial relevant experience. You must have systems administration experience supporting core business platforms using Microsoft based technologies (AD, ADFS, DNS, DFS, DHCP, IIS, etc) and infrastructure including Citrix and VMware ESXi/vSAN. Strong knowledge in storage technologies/connectivity is essential. In addition, experience of supporting a Checkpoint Next Gen security firewalls is desirable. You should be well organised, with the ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines. You will have strong communication skills and a friendly, positive, customer service-orientated disposition.
About the Department
Applications are invited for the post of Research Systems Analyst (PC) for the Barts CR-UK Centre. The Centre comprises of the Barts Cancer Institute and the Centre for Cancer Prevention and is at the forefront of cancer research in the areas of haematological malignancy, pancreatic cancer, women’s cancers and male genitourinary cancers.
About Queen Mary
At Queen Mary University of London, we believe that a diversity of ideas helps us achieve the previously unthinkable.
Throughout our history, we’ve fostered social justice and improved lives through academic excellence. And we continue to live and breathe this spirit today, not because it’s simply ‘the right thing to do’ but for what it helps us achieve and the intellectual brilliance it delivers.
We continue to embrace diversity of thought and opinion in everything we do, in the belief that when views collide, disciplines interact, and perspectives intersect, truly original thought takes form.
Benefits
We offer competitive salaries, access to a generous pension scheme, 30 days’ leave per annum (pro-rata for part-time/fixed-term), a season ticket loan scheme and access to a comprehensive range of personal and professional development opportunities. In addition, we offer a range of work life balance and family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements, and campus facilities including an on-site nursery at the Mile End campus.
The post is based at the Charterhouse Square Campus in London. It is full time (35 hours per week), permanent appointment, with an expected start date of 26/07/2021. The starting salary will be Grade 4, in the range of £34,220 - £40,194 per annum, inclusive of London Allowance.
Queen Mary’s commitment to our diverse and inclusive community is embedded in our appointments processes. Reasonable adjustments will be made at each stage of the recruitment process for any candidate with a disability. We are open to considering applications from candidates wishing to work flexibly.
Informal enquiries should be addressed to (Mohamed Ali) at mohamed.ali@qmul.ac.uk or on +44 (0) 020 7882 3547.
To apply for the role, please click the ‘apply’ button below.
The closing date for applications is 26th November 2021.
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SThree is delighted to announce that we are currently accepting applications for an experienced AI Engineer. This position presents an excellent opportunity to join a global audience of stakeholders. Additionally, it offers the potential for growth within an international company. As an AI Engineer specialising in Azure Services, you will be responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining AI solutions within our organisation. Leveraging the Azure platform, including Azure OpenAI, Azure Vision and other Azure AI services, you will develop scalable, efficient, and effective AI models and systems to address business challenges, enhance decision-making, and drive innovation. Collaboration with cross-functional teams to integrate AI capabilities into our products and services will be key. About us SThree is the global STEM-specialist talent partner that connects sought-after specialists in life sciences, technology, engineering and mathematics with innovative organisations across the world. We are the number one destination for talent in the best STEM markets: Recruiting highly skilled professionals and discovering life-changing jobs for the unsung heroes who will positively shape our future. What are the day-to-day tasks? Design and develop AI models and solutions using Azure OpenAI, Azure Machine Learning, and Azure Cognitive Services to address specific business challenges. Implement and maintain scalable and efficient AI systems, ensuring they meet business requirements and performance benchmarks. Collaborate with business analysts, scientists, and IT teams to integrate AI solutions into existing systems and work flows Stay abreast of advancements in AI, machine learning, and Azure services, incorporating new technologies and methodologies to continually improve solution offerings. Provide expertise and guidance on AI best practices, contributing to the organisation's AI strategy and innovation efforts. Conduct data analysis and feature engineering to prepare data for use in AI models, utilising Azure Data Lake Develop robust testing and validation processes to ensure the accuracy and reliability of AI models. Ensure that operational issues are identified, recorded, monitored and resolved. Conducts investigations of significant operational outage and provides recommendations for problem mitigation. Provides appropriate status and other reports to specialists, users and managers. Align all operations procedures to service expectations, security requirements and other quality standards. Ensures that operational procedures are fit for purpose and updated. Oversee the planning, installation, maintenance and acceptance of new and updated components and services. Defines security procedures to be followed, and delegates tasks What skills and knowledge are we looking for? Programming Skills: Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, C#, or Java, with a deep understanding of software development principles. Experience with Azure AI solutions, including Azure OpenAI Service, Azure Cognitive Services, and Azure Machine Learning. Familiarity with Azure Databricks desirable Solid background in machine learning algorithms, data preprocessing, feature engineering, and model evaluation. Experience with deep learning frameworks like TensorFlow or PyTorch is desirable. Proficiency in handling large datasets, experience with Azure Data Factory, Azure SQL Database, and Cosmos DB. Understanding of CI/CD pipelines, containerisation (Docker, Kubernetes), implementing MLOps practices using Azure DevOps. Azure Cloud services relevant to AI, such as Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS), Azure GPU VMs, and Azure networking and security services tailored for AI applications. Qualifications: Degree in computer science/software engineering and/or 5+ years equivalent work experience within a cloud environment. Cloud Certifications desirable Qualifications such as the following would be advantageous, however not necessary: Microsoft Azure AI Engineer Fundamentals / Associate Microsoft Azure Data Engineer Microsoft Data Scientist Associate Benefits for our U.K. teams include: Choice to work flexibly from home and the office, in line with our hybrid working principles Bonus linked to company and personal performance Generous 28 days holiday, plus public holidays Annual leave purchase scheme Five days paid Caregiver/Dependant leave per annum Five paid days off per year for volunteering Private healthcare, discounted dental insurance and health care cashback scheme Opportunity to participate in the company share scheme Access to a range of retail discounts and saving What we stand for We're committed to ensuring for our colleagues, candidates and communities, that all processes are equitable, and everyone is treated with fairness and dignity where everyone belongs, is valued and is connected. If you need any assistance or reasonable adjustments in submitting your application, please let us know, and we'll be happy to help. What we stand for We create community and deliver change that transforms the future for everyone. With this in mind, we're committed to ensuring for our colleagues, candidates and communities, that all processes are equitable and everyone is treated with fairness and dignity where everyone belongs, is valued and is connected. If you need any assistance or reasonable adjustments in submitting your application, please let us know, and we'll be happy to help.
Apr 17, 2024
Full time
SThree is delighted to announce that we are currently accepting applications for an experienced AI Engineer. This position presents an excellent opportunity to join a global audience of stakeholders. Additionally, it offers the potential for growth within an international company. As an AI Engineer specialising in Azure Services, you will be responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining AI solutions within our organisation. Leveraging the Azure platform, including Azure OpenAI, Azure Vision and other Azure AI services, you will develop scalable, efficient, and effective AI models and systems to address business challenges, enhance decision-making, and drive innovation. Collaboration with cross-functional teams to integrate AI capabilities into our products and services will be key. About us SThree is the global STEM-specialist talent partner that connects sought-after specialists in life sciences, technology, engineering and mathematics with innovative organisations across the world. We are the number one destination for talent in the best STEM markets: Recruiting highly skilled professionals and discovering life-changing jobs for the unsung heroes who will positively shape our future. What are the day-to-day tasks? Design and develop AI models and solutions using Azure OpenAI, Azure Machine Learning, and Azure Cognitive Services to address specific business challenges. Implement and maintain scalable and efficient AI systems, ensuring they meet business requirements and performance benchmarks. Collaborate with business analysts, scientists, and IT teams to integrate AI solutions into existing systems and work flows Stay abreast of advancements in AI, machine learning, and Azure services, incorporating new technologies and methodologies to continually improve solution offerings. Provide expertise and guidance on AI best practices, contributing to the organisation's AI strategy and innovation efforts. Conduct data analysis and feature engineering to prepare data for use in AI models, utilising Azure Data Lake Develop robust testing and validation processes to ensure the accuracy and reliability of AI models. Ensure that operational issues are identified, recorded, monitored and resolved. Conducts investigations of significant operational outage and provides recommendations for problem mitigation. Provides appropriate status and other reports to specialists, users and managers. Align all operations procedures to service expectations, security requirements and other quality standards. Ensures that operational procedures are fit for purpose and updated. Oversee the planning, installation, maintenance and acceptance of new and updated components and services. Defines security procedures to be followed, and delegates tasks What skills and knowledge are we looking for? Programming Skills: Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, C#, or Java, with a deep understanding of software development principles. Experience with Azure AI solutions, including Azure OpenAI Service, Azure Cognitive Services, and Azure Machine Learning. Familiarity with Azure Databricks desirable Solid background in machine learning algorithms, data preprocessing, feature engineering, and model evaluation. Experience with deep learning frameworks like TensorFlow or PyTorch is desirable. Proficiency in handling large datasets, experience with Azure Data Factory, Azure SQL Database, and Cosmos DB. Understanding of CI/CD pipelines, containerisation (Docker, Kubernetes), implementing MLOps practices using Azure DevOps. Azure Cloud services relevant to AI, such as Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS), Azure GPU VMs, and Azure networking and security services tailored for AI applications. Qualifications: Degree in computer science/software engineering and/or 5+ years equivalent work experience within a cloud environment. Cloud Certifications desirable Qualifications such as the following would be advantageous, however not necessary: Microsoft Azure AI Engineer Fundamentals / Associate Microsoft Azure Data Engineer Microsoft Data Scientist Associate Benefits for our U.K. teams include: Choice to work flexibly from home and the office, in line with our hybrid working principles Bonus linked to company and personal performance Generous 28 days holiday, plus public holidays Annual leave purchase scheme Five days paid Caregiver/Dependant leave per annum Five paid days off per year for volunteering Private healthcare, discounted dental insurance and health care cashback scheme Opportunity to participate in the company share scheme Access to a range of retail discounts and saving What we stand for We're committed to ensuring for our colleagues, candidates and communities, that all processes are equitable, and everyone is treated with fairness and dignity where everyone belongs, is valued and is connected. If you need any assistance or reasonable adjustments in submitting your application, please let us know, and we'll be happy to help. What we stand for We create community and deliver change that transforms the future for everyone. With this in mind, we're committed to ensuring for our colleagues, candidates and communities, that all processes are equitable and everyone is treated with fairness and dignity where everyone belongs, is valued and is connected. If you need any assistance or reasonable adjustments in submitting your application, please let us know, and we'll be happy to help.
My client, an International law firm based in London, are looking for an information security operational analyst to join their growing team. This role would require you to be in the office 3 days per week (2 from home). The hiring manager would also like someone from a legal or Financial Services/Banking background and a CISSP and/or MSC in Information Security is a MUST. Role and Responsibilities (this is a broad but not exhaustive list): Monitor computer networks for security issues Investigate security breaches and other cybersecurity incidents Install security measures and operate software to protect systems and information infrastructure, including firewalls and data encryption programs Document security breaches and assess the damage they cause / Policy reviews Work with the security team and the wider IT team and external security partners to perform tests and uncover network vulnerabilities Fix detected vulnerabilities to maintain a high-security standard Stay current on IT security trends and news / Vendor security assessments Develop company-wide best practices for security / Network / Software / WIFI / Cloud / Messaging etc Assist in performing penetration testing / Monitoring and recording Risk and assessment Help colleagues install security software and understand information security best practice. Research security enhancements and make recommendations to management Stay up to date on information technology trends and security standards Qualifications and Experience: About the Information Security Operational Analyst role: The role of the Security Analyst will implement information security related tasks and focused on support and delivery, as advised and requested by the Head of Information Security (CISO). There are two streams of the organisational structure, Policy & Compliance and Operations. The skill set required for each is somewhat similar. However, will depend on what the candidate's experience preference and aptitude, aligned to educational and professional qualifications. Bachelor's degree in computer science or related field Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) or a MSC in Information Security is a must Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA), or ISO Lead Auditor or Implementer qualification would be desirable for the role Experience in information security or related field Experience with computer network penetration testing and techniques Understanding of firewalls, proxies, SIEM, antivirus, and IDPS concepts Ability to identify and mitigate network vulnerabilities and explain how to avoid them Understanding of patch management with the ability to deploy patches in a timely manner while understanding business impact A general background in working within IT, preferably within an Infrastructure or Application support/management role. Demonstrable experience facilitating IT Control audit activities. With Relevant IT Security or Information Risk Management qualifications (Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), Certified Information Security Manager (CISM), Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA , or ISO Lead Auditor or Implementer qualification, would be advantages for the role and desirable. Experience working with large and extended Operational and Engineering teams Robert Walters Operations Limited is an employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates
Apr 17, 2024
Full time
My client, an International law firm based in London, are looking for an information security operational analyst to join their growing team. This role would require you to be in the office 3 days per week (2 from home). The hiring manager would also like someone from a legal or Financial Services/Banking background and a CISSP and/or MSC in Information Security is a MUST. Role and Responsibilities (this is a broad but not exhaustive list): Monitor computer networks for security issues Investigate security breaches and other cybersecurity incidents Install security measures and operate software to protect systems and information infrastructure, including firewalls and data encryption programs Document security breaches and assess the damage they cause / Policy reviews Work with the security team and the wider IT team and external security partners to perform tests and uncover network vulnerabilities Fix detected vulnerabilities to maintain a high-security standard Stay current on IT security trends and news / Vendor security assessments Develop company-wide best practices for security / Network / Software / WIFI / Cloud / Messaging etc Assist in performing penetration testing / Monitoring and recording Risk and assessment Help colleagues install security software and understand information security best practice. Research security enhancements and make recommendations to management Stay up to date on information technology trends and security standards Qualifications and Experience: About the Information Security Operational Analyst role: The role of the Security Analyst will implement information security related tasks and focused on support and delivery, as advised and requested by the Head of Information Security (CISO). There are two streams of the organisational structure, Policy & Compliance and Operations. The skill set required for each is somewhat similar. However, will depend on what the candidate's experience preference and aptitude, aligned to educational and professional qualifications. Bachelor's degree in computer science or related field Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) or a MSC in Information Security is a must Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA), or ISO Lead Auditor or Implementer qualification would be desirable for the role Experience in information security or related field Experience with computer network penetration testing and techniques Understanding of firewalls, proxies, SIEM, antivirus, and IDPS concepts Ability to identify and mitigate network vulnerabilities and explain how to avoid them Understanding of patch management with the ability to deploy patches in a timely manner while understanding business impact A general background in working within IT, preferably within an Infrastructure or Application support/management role. Demonstrable experience facilitating IT Control audit activities. With Relevant IT Security or Information Risk Management qualifications (Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), Certified Information Security Manager (CISM), Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA , or ISO Lead Auditor or Implementer qualification, would be advantages for the role and desirable. Experience working with large and extended Operational and Engineering teams Robert Walters Operations Limited is an employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates
Cyber Security Lead (Windows Azure SIEM) WFH / Epsom to £85k Are you an experienced Security Engineer / Analyst with a strong knowledge of Windows and Azure security? You could be progressing your career in a hands-on Cyber Security Lead role at an Independent Building Society that specialise in savings and mortgages, in a friendly and supportive environment where you can work with autonomy and enjoy flexible working. As a Cyber Security Lead, you will take ownership of threat management and response, establishing and maintaining robust cyber security policies, playbooks and procedure to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, industry standards in an Operational role. You'll remain hands-on, acting as an escalation point for the Service Desk, investigating and remediating security threats. You'll perform root cause analysis of security incidents and participate in post-incident reviews to provide practical recommendations for improving the organisation's threat detection and incident response capabilities and overall security posture. Office & WFH Policy: You'll have flexibility to work from home, meeting up with colleagues in the Epsom office three days a week; there's flexible start and finish times too. Requirements: You have experience in a similar Senior Cyber Security Analyst / Engineer role You have experience using security tools (such as SIEM, FIM, EDR, or NDR) and security framework and standards implementation (NiST, ISO27001, PCI-DSS, etc) You have experience of a Windows and Azure environment You have strong analysis and problem solving skills with meticulous attention to detail You have excellent communication and collaboration skills including stakeholder management and are happy to mentor one other Salary & Benefits: As a Cyber Security Lead, you can expect to earn competitive salary (up to £85k) plus benefits. Pension (up to 10% contribution) Private Healthcare Life Assurance Company bonus Professional study support Apply now to find out more about this Cyber Security Lead (Windows Azure SIEM) role. At Client Server we believe in a diverse workplace that allows people to play to their strengths and continually learn. We're an equal opportunities employer whose people come from all walks of life and will never discriminate based on race, colour, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. The clients we work with share our values.
Apr 17, 2024
Full time
Cyber Security Lead (Windows Azure SIEM) WFH / Epsom to £85k Are you an experienced Security Engineer / Analyst with a strong knowledge of Windows and Azure security? You could be progressing your career in a hands-on Cyber Security Lead role at an Independent Building Society that specialise in savings and mortgages, in a friendly and supportive environment where you can work with autonomy and enjoy flexible working. As a Cyber Security Lead, you will take ownership of threat management and response, establishing and maintaining robust cyber security policies, playbooks and procedure to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, industry standards in an Operational role. You'll remain hands-on, acting as an escalation point for the Service Desk, investigating and remediating security threats. You'll perform root cause analysis of security incidents and participate in post-incident reviews to provide practical recommendations for improving the organisation's threat detection and incident response capabilities and overall security posture. Office & WFH Policy: You'll have flexibility to work from home, meeting up with colleagues in the Epsom office three days a week; there's flexible start and finish times too. Requirements: You have experience in a similar Senior Cyber Security Analyst / Engineer role You have experience using security tools (such as SIEM, FIM, EDR, or NDR) and security framework and standards implementation (NiST, ISO27001, PCI-DSS, etc) You have experience of a Windows and Azure environment You have strong analysis and problem solving skills with meticulous attention to detail You have excellent communication and collaboration skills including stakeholder management and are happy to mentor one other Salary & Benefits: As a Cyber Security Lead, you can expect to earn competitive salary (up to £85k) plus benefits. Pension (up to 10% contribution) Private Healthcare Life Assurance Company bonus Professional study support Apply now to find out more about this Cyber Security Lead (Windows Azure SIEM) role. At Client Server we believe in a diverse workplace that allows people to play to their strengths and continually learn. We're an equal opportunities employer whose people come from all walks of life and will never discriminate based on race, colour, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. The clients we work with share our values.
SAP Basis Consultant - Contract A leading organisation is looking for a SAP Basis Consultant that will focus on the maintenance, support, and optimization of the SAP systems landscape. Your main responsibility will be to maintain the stability, efficiency, and security of our SAP system, which involves handling installations, upgrades, and patches. This position demands solid technical skills in SAP Basis administration, along with the capability to work well with teams across different functions. Key Responsibilities for the SAP Basis Consultant : Previous experience as a SAP Basis Consultant/Analyst/Engineer. Administer and maintain SAP systems, including installation, configuration. SAP Basis Netweaver and Hana database maintenance, support and tuning. Monitor system performance and troubleshoot issues to ensure optimal uptime and reliability. Responsible for the analysis of error trends and problem management. Incident response Documentation: current and new systems - administering correct documentation Implementing and maintaining security policies and procedures to protect sensitive data (SAP Security) would be beneficial. Collaborate with other IT teams and business stakeholders to understand requirements and provide technical solutions. Perform system tuning and optimization to enhance performance and scalability. Technology Stack SAP Basis Hana and Unix/Linux Performance Tuning (SAP Hana) SAP ECC, APO, BW, APO, PI, IBP, C4C, Cloud Connector, Fiori This SAP Basis Consultant will be hybrid, working 3 days a week onsite in North London. To discuss this exciting opportunity in more detail, please APPLY NOW for a no obligation chat with your VIQU Consultant. Additionally, you can contact Connor Smal, by exploring the VIQU IT Recruitment website. To be the first to hear about other exciting opportunities, technology, and recruitment news, please also follow us at 'VIQU IT Recruitment' on LinkedIn, and
Apr 17, 2024
Full time
SAP Basis Consultant - Contract A leading organisation is looking for a SAP Basis Consultant that will focus on the maintenance, support, and optimization of the SAP systems landscape. Your main responsibility will be to maintain the stability, efficiency, and security of our SAP system, which involves handling installations, upgrades, and patches. This position demands solid technical skills in SAP Basis administration, along with the capability to work well with teams across different functions. Key Responsibilities for the SAP Basis Consultant : Previous experience as a SAP Basis Consultant/Analyst/Engineer. Administer and maintain SAP systems, including installation, configuration. SAP Basis Netweaver and Hana database maintenance, support and tuning. Monitor system performance and troubleshoot issues to ensure optimal uptime and reliability. Responsible for the analysis of error trends and problem management. Incident response Documentation: current and new systems - administering correct documentation Implementing and maintaining security policies and procedures to protect sensitive data (SAP Security) would be beneficial. Collaborate with other IT teams and business stakeholders to understand requirements and provide technical solutions. Perform system tuning and optimization to enhance performance and scalability. Technology Stack SAP Basis Hana and Unix/Linux Performance Tuning (SAP Hana) SAP ECC, APO, BW, APO, PI, IBP, C4C, Cloud Connector, Fiori This SAP Basis Consultant will be hybrid, working 3 days a week onsite in North London. To discuss this exciting opportunity in more detail, please APPLY NOW for a no obligation chat with your VIQU Consultant. Additionally, you can contact Connor Smal, by exploring the VIQU IT Recruitment website. To be the first to hear about other exciting opportunities, technology, and recruitment news, please also follow us at 'VIQU IT Recruitment' on LinkedIn, and
Employer Description: For more than 30 years, our Charterhouse teams have been pushing tech boundaries and exceeding expectations. For the clients we look after, this means delivering integrated technology solutions that drive their business success. Our reputation as a multi-award-winning solutions integrator of cloud, connectivity, networking, mobile and security solutions speaks for itself. Just as our solutions give our customers the freedom and assurance they need, we have made sure growth is a given - professionally and personally - so our colleagues can thrive. Pentesec, part of the Charterhouse Group, is our multi-award-winning cyber security MSSP. Providing SOC services, cyber security consultancy and training to organisations of all sizes, they deliver a range of Managed Security Services including Managed Detection and Response, Managed Firewall, Managed Intrusion Prevention and more to our customers. Our business is driven by our four company values (BOLD):. be yourself; own it; love what you do; do the right thing. As a member the SOC team you will provide security analysis of customer security events, monitor, manage and support highly secure customer environments with a focus on security event management, end-point security and next-generation intrusion prevention / firewalling for a portfolio of small and medium businesses. Vacancy Description: performing level 1 SOC analysis on tickets that are triggered by our various platforms of Rapid 7, Sentinal 1 and Microsoft Defender; performing health checks on customer systems and escalating issues according to procedures; incident response via ticket system; dealing with Customer inbound calls, logging tickets, assigning tickets, chasing responses through to closure; working with automation tools and our Level 3 analyst to assist with tuning out false alerts and ensuring efficiency. The Apprentice will work closely with colleagues across the business, and we aim to foster a collaborative work environment for all. Desirable Skills: We are looking for candidates with: an active interest in working in Cyber Security; excellent communication skills, both written and verbal; a self-starter with the ability to work productively in a remote working environment; fluency in Microsoft Office suite (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc); an appropriate working environment in your home; availability to travel as required to visit customers and attend events to promote Charterhouse. Personal Qualities: Interactive approach to all tasks Great problem Solver Eager to learn and grow Entry Requirements: An A-Level in ICT OR an International Baccalaureate at Level 3 in ICT OR a Level 3 apprenticeship in a similar subject OR a BTEC Extended Diploma in IT (180 credits) You may also have a combination of qualifications and experience which demonstrate the minimum foundation needed for the programme. In this instance you could still be considered for the programme. If you hold international equivalents of the above qualifications, at the time of your application you must be able to provide an official document that states how your international qualifications compare to the UK qualifications. For more information please visit the UK ENIC website. Benefits: a competitive Apprentice salary; a company laptop; a positive, communicative, flexible and supportive work environment, with regular feedback and reviews; monthly company updates via Teams, including strategy updates and Q&A; a working environment where active participation and input are encouraged; regular communication on a company, team and one-to-one basis; good employee benefits package (including life assurance, pension, EAP) 25 days' holiday plus birthday holiday. Onsite Gym Future Prospects: Salary package will increase after completion of apprenticeship Chance to become team lead and grow your own team Chance to work with great clients and be taken out by them Need to be able to attend company event on June 19th & 20th 2025 Important Information: Our apprenticeships are the perfect way to gain new skills, earn while you learn, and launch yourself into an exciting future. With over 30,000 successful apprenticeship graduates, we're a top 50 training provider, dedicated to helping you succeed. Apply now!
Apr 17, 2024
Full time
Employer Description: For more than 30 years, our Charterhouse teams have been pushing tech boundaries and exceeding expectations. For the clients we look after, this means delivering integrated technology solutions that drive their business success. Our reputation as a multi-award-winning solutions integrator of cloud, connectivity, networking, mobile and security solutions speaks for itself. Just as our solutions give our customers the freedom and assurance they need, we have made sure growth is a given - professionally and personally - so our colleagues can thrive. Pentesec, part of the Charterhouse Group, is our multi-award-winning cyber security MSSP. Providing SOC services, cyber security consultancy and training to organisations of all sizes, they deliver a range of Managed Security Services including Managed Detection and Response, Managed Firewall, Managed Intrusion Prevention and more to our customers. Our business is driven by our four company values (BOLD):. be yourself; own it; love what you do; do the right thing. As a member the SOC team you will provide security analysis of customer security events, monitor, manage and support highly secure customer environments with a focus on security event management, end-point security and next-generation intrusion prevention / firewalling for a portfolio of small and medium businesses. Vacancy Description: performing level 1 SOC analysis on tickets that are triggered by our various platforms of Rapid 7, Sentinal 1 and Microsoft Defender; performing health checks on customer systems and escalating issues according to procedures; incident response via ticket system; dealing with Customer inbound calls, logging tickets, assigning tickets, chasing responses through to closure; working with automation tools and our Level 3 analyst to assist with tuning out false alerts and ensuring efficiency. The Apprentice will work closely with colleagues across the business, and we aim to foster a collaborative work environment for all. Desirable Skills: We are looking for candidates with: an active interest in working in Cyber Security; excellent communication skills, both written and verbal; a self-starter with the ability to work productively in a remote working environment; fluency in Microsoft Office suite (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc); an appropriate working environment in your home; availability to travel as required to visit customers and attend events to promote Charterhouse. Personal Qualities: Interactive approach to all tasks Great problem Solver Eager to learn and grow Entry Requirements: An A-Level in ICT OR an International Baccalaureate at Level 3 in ICT OR a Level 3 apprenticeship in a similar subject OR a BTEC Extended Diploma in IT (180 credits) You may also have a combination of qualifications and experience which demonstrate the minimum foundation needed for the programme. In this instance you could still be considered for the programme. If you hold international equivalents of the above qualifications, at the time of your application you must be able to provide an official document that states how your international qualifications compare to the UK qualifications. For more information please visit the UK ENIC website. Benefits: a competitive Apprentice salary; a company laptop; a positive, communicative, flexible and supportive work environment, with regular feedback and reviews; monthly company updates via Teams, including strategy updates and Q&A; a working environment where active participation and input are encouraged; regular communication on a company, team and one-to-one basis; good employee benefits package (including life assurance, pension, EAP) 25 days' holiday plus birthday holiday. Onsite Gym Future Prospects: Salary package will increase after completion of apprenticeship Chance to become team lead and grow your own team Chance to work with great clients and be taken out by them Need to be able to attend company event on June 19th & 20th 2025 Important Information: Our apprenticeships are the perfect way to gain new skills, earn while you learn, and launch yourself into an exciting future. With over 30,000 successful apprenticeship graduates, we're a top 50 training provider, dedicated to helping you succeed. Apply now!
London Fire Brigade, one of the largest public sector organisations based in London are looking to recruit an ICT Infrastructure Analyst to join their team. The role is for an initial 3-month contract with a view for further extensions if all goes well. The role is based on 12 hours shift patterns 4 shifts and 4 shifts off. (2 days will be 7am -7pm followed by 2 nights 7pm - 7am then will have 4 days off). Full time based in the office due to the nature of the role and the office is based just outside South Wimbledon Station. Pay rate: £29.21 per hour PAYE or £37.42 per hour Umbrella Job Purpose: The ICT Infrastructure Analyst will help support the delivery of high-quality ICT services is crucial to the efficient, effective and economic achievement of the Brigade's key purpose. In particular, certain ICT systems such as the Brigade Mobilising system and infrastructure, ICT Data suite and associated infrastructure and the Brigade network all have a direct bearing on the Brigade's ability to provide efficient firefighting, rescue and fire prevention services to the people of London. Principal accountabilities: To work as part of a team ensuring that an efficient 'Operations Support' service is provided at all times; to allocate work and determine priorities; providing guidance in current and correct operational practice. To carry out the duties of the post in line with the Brigade's agreed policies in particular its Equality Strategy; Attendance Management and Heath and Safety. To conduct the team's business in an efficient, effective and economic manner at all times to secure Value for Money in the provision of services whilst complying with the Brigades' Standing Orders and other procedural requirements. To provide for the day to day performance of an 'efficient' and 'effective' 24/7 Operations Support function. Specifically, this will involve being responsible on a day to day basis for the monitoring of the authorities mobilising system, network and server infrastructure. To deal with a broad range of exception and error conditions, making decisions as necessary about the way to resolve them, bearing in mind the need to maintain the highest possible availability. To carry out and instigate improvements to operational and fault logging procedures ensuring that all faults are logged and resolved in an efficient and timely manner. To assist in the research and drafting of new or updated procedures. To assist and advise users and other staff on the installation of equipment and the correct approach to take in resolving problems, using experience and technical understanding of the systems involved, ensuring that all relevant documentation is up to date and complete and producing additional documentation where necessary. To take an active role in planning the operational aspects of new or enhanced systems including any operational acceptance tests. To ensure that physical security is adhered to within the computer operations areas. To co-ordinate planned preventative housekeeping duties and maintenance procedures on all defined systems ensuring that they are carried out as scheduled and in accordance with the Brigade Request for Change procedure. Due to the nature of the role, applicants with second line IT support experience would have the required skill set to be able to carry out the role. If you have the required skill set and experience apply now for immediate consideration.
Apr 17, 2024
Full time
London Fire Brigade, one of the largest public sector organisations based in London are looking to recruit an ICT Infrastructure Analyst to join their team. The role is for an initial 3-month contract with a view for further extensions if all goes well. The role is based on 12 hours shift patterns 4 shifts and 4 shifts off. (2 days will be 7am -7pm followed by 2 nights 7pm - 7am then will have 4 days off). Full time based in the office due to the nature of the role and the office is based just outside South Wimbledon Station. Pay rate: £29.21 per hour PAYE or £37.42 per hour Umbrella Job Purpose: The ICT Infrastructure Analyst will help support the delivery of high-quality ICT services is crucial to the efficient, effective and economic achievement of the Brigade's key purpose. In particular, certain ICT systems such as the Brigade Mobilising system and infrastructure, ICT Data suite and associated infrastructure and the Brigade network all have a direct bearing on the Brigade's ability to provide efficient firefighting, rescue and fire prevention services to the people of London. Principal accountabilities: To work as part of a team ensuring that an efficient 'Operations Support' service is provided at all times; to allocate work and determine priorities; providing guidance in current and correct operational practice. To carry out the duties of the post in line with the Brigade's agreed policies in particular its Equality Strategy; Attendance Management and Heath and Safety. To conduct the team's business in an efficient, effective and economic manner at all times to secure Value for Money in the provision of services whilst complying with the Brigades' Standing Orders and other procedural requirements. To provide for the day to day performance of an 'efficient' and 'effective' 24/7 Operations Support function. Specifically, this will involve being responsible on a day to day basis for the monitoring of the authorities mobilising system, network and server infrastructure. To deal with a broad range of exception and error conditions, making decisions as necessary about the way to resolve them, bearing in mind the need to maintain the highest possible availability. To carry out and instigate improvements to operational and fault logging procedures ensuring that all faults are logged and resolved in an efficient and timely manner. To assist in the research and drafting of new or updated procedures. To assist and advise users and other staff on the installation of equipment and the correct approach to take in resolving problems, using experience and technical understanding of the systems involved, ensuring that all relevant documentation is up to date and complete and producing additional documentation where necessary. To take an active role in planning the operational aspects of new or enhanced systems including any operational acceptance tests. To ensure that physical security is adhered to within the computer operations areas. To co-ordinate planned preventative housekeeping duties and maintenance procedures on all defined systems ensuring that they are carried out as scheduled and in accordance with the Brigade Request for Change procedure. Due to the nature of the role, applicants with second line IT support experience would have the required skill set to be able to carry out the role. If you have the required skill set and experience apply now for immediate consideration.
1st Line Support Helpdesk Analyst Paddock Wood £22k - £26k DOE Do you have experience of working in a MSP? Are you looking to advance your career in IT? Maybe you have some 1st line Support experience and are looking to progress your career with a leading MSP? Looking for a company to invest in your Training? Ideally we are looking or candidates from a Managed Services Background but will consider other candidates who have a customer focused attitude. As part of the dedicated Services Desk, the 1st Line Support Helpdesk Analyst will work closely with the team supporting and helping clients succeed through technology. As first line support, you will be the first point of contact, providing exceptional telephone and remote support and if necessary an onsite response Due to the fast pace of a 1st line team, we require 1st line engineers to work from the office 5 days a week. Working hours are 8.30am to 17:30 This is a fun and rewarding environment where people are looked after and enabled to reach their full potential Duties Provide Remote/Onsite 1st Line support to clients relating to their core technologies - Microsoft 365, SharePoint, MS Desktop (Windows 10), Switches, Routers, Firewalls (WatchGuard), DHCP, DNS, MS Office (2010/365), Antivirus, Printers & Active Directory First point of contact for support calls Installation work of core technologies - Microsoft 365, SharePoint, MS Desktop (Windows 11), Switches, Routers, Firewalls (WatchGuard), DHCP, DNS, MS Office (2010/365), Antivirus, Printers & Active Directory Achieve both personal and team Golden KPIs targets such as customer satisfaction Working in order of SLA and priority of tickets System documentation Requirements Great customer service skills Positive and passionate about technology Good problem solving skills 1st Line level Experience with most of our core technologies: Microsoft 365, SharePoint, MS Desktop (Windows 10), Switches, Routers, Firewalls (WatchGuard), DHCP, DNS, MS Office (2010/365), Antivirus, Printers & Active Directory Benefits 25 days holiday Your Birthday as a bonus annual leave day Annual Staff Bonus Pension scheme 2 weeks of dedicated training days Service Desk gamification rewards Free onsite parking Ride2work Scheme Fully airconditioned offices Onsite Games Room Dress down Fridays Unlimited free fruit and soft drinks. Beans to cup coffee machine Company paid quarterly social events New client introduction bonus New staff introduction bonus Regular anonymous pulse surveys to help us help you PerkBox discounts and offers Our client values diversity and operates a fair recruitment process free of discrimination. Due to the nature of this role, candidates will be expected to pass security clearance.
Apr 17, 2024
Full time
1st Line Support Helpdesk Analyst Paddock Wood £22k - £26k DOE Do you have experience of working in a MSP? Are you looking to advance your career in IT? Maybe you have some 1st line Support experience and are looking to progress your career with a leading MSP? Looking for a company to invest in your Training? Ideally we are looking or candidates from a Managed Services Background but will consider other candidates who have a customer focused attitude. As part of the dedicated Services Desk, the 1st Line Support Helpdesk Analyst will work closely with the team supporting and helping clients succeed through technology. As first line support, you will be the first point of contact, providing exceptional telephone and remote support and if necessary an onsite response Due to the fast pace of a 1st line team, we require 1st line engineers to work from the office 5 days a week. Working hours are 8.30am to 17:30 This is a fun and rewarding environment where people are looked after and enabled to reach their full potential Duties Provide Remote/Onsite 1st Line support to clients relating to their core technologies - Microsoft 365, SharePoint, MS Desktop (Windows 10), Switches, Routers, Firewalls (WatchGuard), DHCP, DNS, MS Office (2010/365), Antivirus, Printers & Active Directory First point of contact for support calls Installation work of core technologies - Microsoft 365, SharePoint, MS Desktop (Windows 11), Switches, Routers, Firewalls (WatchGuard), DHCP, DNS, MS Office (2010/365), Antivirus, Printers & Active Directory Achieve both personal and team Golden KPIs targets such as customer satisfaction Working in order of SLA and priority of tickets System documentation Requirements Great customer service skills Positive and passionate about technology Good problem solving skills 1st Line level Experience with most of our core technologies: Microsoft 365, SharePoint, MS Desktop (Windows 10), Switches, Routers, Firewalls (WatchGuard), DHCP, DNS, MS Office (2010/365), Antivirus, Printers & Active Directory Benefits 25 days holiday Your Birthday as a bonus annual leave day Annual Staff Bonus Pension scheme 2 weeks of dedicated training days Service Desk gamification rewards Free onsite parking Ride2work Scheme Fully airconditioned offices Onsite Games Room Dress down Fridays Unlimited free fruit and soft drinks. Beans to cup coffee machine Company paid quarterly social events New client introduction bonus New staff introduction bonus Regular anonymous pulse surveys to help us help you PerkBox discounts and offers Our client values diversity and operates a fair recruitment process free of discrimination. Due to the nature of this role, candidates will be expected to pass security clearance.
Cyber Security Analyst Contract 600 - 650 per day This contract role will require you to conduct security clearance prior to assignment. Required qualification: DDaT - After successful qualification and assessment after a six-month period This is a technically demanding role that requires regular engagements and meetings (sometimes at short notice) across 'The Client' and partner organisations. In addition, the broad scope of responsibilities and intricacies of some of the working relationships require continuity throughout the role. Job purpose and key responsibilities: Support and defend the Clients IT estate by monitoring and responding to cyber threats that could impact ongoing business activities. You will be part of a small team of Security Operations Centre (SOC) analysts Monitoring IT systems and networks for potential breaches, and responding to alerts from information security tools. Assessing & responding to events of interests within SOC tooling, engaging with relevant teams (technical and business to understand and remediate. Developing and enhancing SOC incident response processes and capabilities (building playbooks and automating activities) Working with customers/projects to identify and ingest key log sources to mitigate protective monitoring risks Assessing new and existing log sources to produce monitoring/response content to enhance SOC capabilities (or remove events from log collection if volume greater than value) Representing SOC interests and supporting wider incident response activities during major incidents Incident reporting and stakeholder management. This role will require working both independently and as part of a small team, with the chance to take on responsibility for liaison with specific projects, working with many teams within the organisation and liaison with partner organisations. There will be an occasional requirement for UK travel
Apr 17, 2024
Contractor
Cyber Security Analyst Contract 600 - 650 per day This contract role will require you to conduct security clearance prior to assignment. Required qualification: DDaT - After successful qualification and assessment after a six-month period This is a technically demanding role that requires regular engagements and meetings (sometimes at short notice) across 'The Client' and partner organisations. In addition, the broad scope of responsibilities and intricacies of some of the working relationships require continuity throughout the role. Job purpose and key responsibilities: Support and defend the Clients IT estate by monitoring and responding to cyber threats that could impact ongoing business activities. You will be part of a small team of Security Operations Centre (SOC) analysts Monitoring IT systems and networks for potential breaches, and responding to alerts from information security tools. Assessing & responding to events of interests within SOC tooling, engaging with relevant teams (technical and business to understand and remediate. Developing and enhancing SOC incident response processes and capabilities (building playbooks and automating activities) Working with customers/projects to identify and ingest key log sources to mitigate protective monitoring risks Assessing new and existing log sources to produce monitoring/response content to enhance SOC capabilities (or remove events from log collection if volume greater than value) Representing SOC interests and supporting wider incident response activities during major incidents Incident reporting and stakeholder management. This role will require working both independently and as part of a small team, with the chance to take on responsibility for liaison with specific projects, working with many teams within the organisation and liaison with partner organisations. There will be an occasional requirement for UK travel
Development Technical lead 2 year contract Inside IR35 2 days a week on site in London We are in search of an experienced Development Technical Lead with advanced proficiency in crafting, refining, and optimizing integrated solutions using Microsoft Development Technologies. In this role, you will actively engage in Technical Governance Processes, collaborating closely with key stakeholders such as the Senior Product Owner, Senior Test Analysts, Technical Delivery Leads, Solution Architects, and other team members. Your primary responsibility will be to ensure the creation of an optimal solution that aligns with project requirements, technical strategy, and cost considerations. As a vital member of the development team, you will uphold accountability for delivering high-quality software solutions along with comprehensive supporting documentation. Working within defined timelines, you will lead the team in delivering fully functional solutions in accordance with agreed-upon requirements and standards set by the organization, including security, accessibility, and engineering guidelines. Your role extends beyond development to encompass the entire software lifecycle, from refinement and Agile planning to deployment and early life support. You will leverage your expertise to lead technical design decisions, contribute to project planning, and provide accurate estimations for achieving team objectives. Given the bespoke nature of some projects, you will integrate seamlessly with various data sources and project areas, including collaborating with third parties when necessary. Your ability to navigate complex landscapes and effectively liaise with diverse stakeholders will be crucial in ensuring the successful delivery of project features. If you are a proactive leader with a strong technical background and a passion for delivering exceptional software solutions, we invite you to join our team and make a significant impact on our projects. Key Knowledge / Skills Strong written and verbal communication skills including ability to explain complex information with agile development teams, and stakeholders both technical and non-technical Expert in industry standard development methodologies and tools Expert in Design of high-volume Back Office Systems hosted on-premise Expert in the following Technical Skills C# .Net, C# .Net Core MS SQL Server TDD, Object Oriented Design, Clean Code Techniques Experience deploying Microsoft Azure services using Azure DevOps Pipelines including Bicep Demonstrable experience of working on high-volume transactional systems of a similar size, nature and complexity as FTP over the past 5 years Experience maintaining applications on Azureis beneficial Microsoft Developers Network / License Microsoft Office 365 Mural Azure Dev Ops TfL provided laptop
Apr 17, 2024
Contractor
Development Technical lead 2 year contract Inside IR35 2 days a week on site in London We are in search of an experienced Development Technical Lead with advanced proficiency in crafting, refining, and optimizing integrated solutions using Microsoft Development Technologies. In this role, you will actively engage in Technical Governance Processes, collaborating closely with key stakeholders such as the Senior Product Owner, Senior Test Analysts, Technical Delivery Leads, Solution Architects, and other team members. Your primary responsibility will be to ensure the creation of an optimal solution that aligns with project requirements, technical strategy, and cost considerations. As a vital member of the development team, you will uphold accountability for delivering high-quality software solutions along with comprehensive supporting documentation. Working within defined timelines, you will lead the team in delivering fully functional solutions in accordance with agreed-upon requirements and standards set by the organization, including security, accessibility, and engineering guidelines. Your role extends beyond development to encompass the entire software lifecycle, from refinement and Agile planning to deployment and early life support. You will leverage your expertise to lead technical design decisions, contribute to project planning, and provide accurate estimations for achieving team objectives. Given the bespoke nature of some projects, you will integrate seamlessly with various data sources and project areas, including collaborating with third parties when necessary. Your ability to navigate complex landscapes and effectively liaise with diverse stakeholders will be crucial in ensuring the successful delivery of project features. If you are a proactive leader with a strong technical background and a passion for delivering exceptional software solutions, we invite you to join our team and make a significant impact on our projects. Key Knowledge / Skills Strong written and verbal communication skills including ability to explain complex information with agile development teams, and stakeholders both technical and non-technical Expert in industry standard development methodologies and tools Expert in Design of high-volume Back Office Systems hosted on-premise Expert in the following Technical Skills C# .Net, C# .Net Core MS SQL Server TDD, Object Oriented Design, Clean Code Techniques Experience deploying Microsoft Azure services using Azure DevOps Pipelines including Bicep Demonstrable experience of working on high-volume transactional systems of a similar size, nature and complexity as FTP over the past 5 years Experience maintaining applications on Azureis beneficial Microsoft Developers Network / License Microsoft Office 365 Mural Azure Dev Ops TfL provided laptop
Help us to make a world of difference Urenco offers a rare expertise in enriching uranium for the civil nuclear industry. In fact, we are the only company with the capability to do this at four sites across the world. As a global leader in the production of low carbon energy, we work at the cutting edge of the transition to a sustainable, net zero world. This transformational vision opens up unique and exciting opportunities to build a dynamic, energising, and rewarding career. And right now, we re looking for an I&T Lead Business Partner. Based at our Capenhurst Site you ll manage a team of I&T Business Partners & Business Analysts, within the Business Engagement function, providing line management and work allocation / management to the team. The I&T Lead Business Partner will face off to specific areas of the Urenco Group core business processes. The role will be to understand the specific operational & development needs of the business, bringing in the wider I&T team to assist in problem solving and future strategy, which can benefit from the use of technology based services and processes. The I&T Lead Business Partner will co-ordinate and manage the activities of the I&T Business Partner/Analyst team, ensuring the team as a whole work effectively and efficiently. What will your day look like? Develop and manage client portfolios Support business growth agenda and operability by maximizing value Analyze customer data to improve user experience Hold product demonstrations and facilitate solution workshops for customers What do you need to be great at this role? 5 years + IT Business Relationship Management / Customer Success Management A thorough understanding of manufacturing / process management. Managing team workloads and Line Management experience Excellent stakeholder relationship management skills Highly aware of User Experience drivers within business and user settings What can you expect from us? More than just a job, we offer a future. More than just a place to work, we provide an opportunity to prosper. Urenco powers the possibilities that let you make the most of your day to day and shape your own tomorrow. We reward your contribution with industry-leading pay and that's just the start. An exceptional range of physical and mental wellbeing, financial, and lifestyle benefits flex around the things you find most important in life. Like the idea of travelling overseas? We can make that happen too. And our annual global awards bring us together to celebrate our outstanding work achievements. We re well aware that being the best company possible starts with helping you become the best you can be in your career. We re also committed to helping you achieve work-life balance. So you can count on us to deliver the personal development resources you need to gain new qualifications, learn new skills, and open new possibilities. Annual leave starting at 25 days, which increases by one day for every two years of service up to a maximum of 30 days. In addition, you will be able to accrue 13 additional days off to be used flexibly. • A diverse range of family friendly policies. • A generous bonus scheme. • A defined contribution pension scheme with up to 16% employer s contribution. • Flexible benefits package including life assurance and income protection. In addition, you ll have an opportunity to purchase additional benefits that suit your lifestyle and take advantage of tax and NI savings. • Education and training we take pride in helping people learn and develop by supporting, accelerating and directing your learning. As well as the completion of mandatory health and safety courses, training packages will be offered to meet your specific needs. Please be aware that this role is subject security clearance, medical, drug and alcohol testing prior to start. Our Promise As a truly global company with a presence in the UK, USA, Germany, and the Netherlands, we know that our individual differences make us stronger. Putting people at the heart of our business, we strive to create an open and inclusive workplace that allows every voice to be heard and diversity to thrive. And we support an array of dedicated initiatives, activities, and employee networks to nurture a positive and inspiring work experience. Because together, we are one Urenco. We are enriching the world. And enriching your future.
Apr 17, 2024
Full time
Help us to make a world of difference Urenco offers a rare expertise in enriching uranium for the civil nuclear industry. In fact, we are the only company with the capability to do this at four sites across the world. As a global leader in the production of low carbon energy, we work at the cutting edge of the transition to a sustainable, net zero world. This transformational vision opens up unique and exciting opportunities to build a dynamic, energising, and rewarding career. And right now, we re looking for an I&T Lead Business Partner. Based at our Capenhurst Site you ll manage a team of I&T Business Partners & Business Analysts, within the Business Engagement function, providing line management and work allocation / management to the team. The I&T Lead Business Partner will face off to specific areas of the Urenco Group core business processes. The role will be to understand the specific operational & development needs of the business, bringing in the wider I&T team to assist in problem solving and future strategy, which can benefit from the use of technology based services and processes. The I&T Lead Business Partner will co-ordinate and manage the activities of the I&T Business Partner/Analyst team, ensuring the team as a whole work effectively and efficiently. What will your day look like? Develop and manage client portfolios Support business growth agenda and operability by maximizing value Analyze customer data to improve user experience Hold product demonstrations and facilitate solution workshops for customers What do you need to be great at this role? 5 years + IT Business Relationship Management / Customer Success Management A thorough understanding of manufacturing / process management. Managing team workloads and Line Management experience Excellent stakeholder relationship management skills Highly aware of User Experience drivers within business and user settings What can you expect from us? More than just a job, we offer a future. More than just a place to work, we provide an opportunity to prosper. Urenco powers the possibilities that let you make the most of your day to day and shape your own tomorrow. We reward your contribution with industry-leading pay and that's just the start. An exceptional range of physical and mental wellbeing, financial, and lifestyle benefits flex around the things you find most important in life. Like the idea of travelling overseas? We can make that happen too. And our annual global awards bring us together to celebrate our outstanding work achievements. We re well aware that being the best company possible starts with helping you become the best you can be in your career. We re also committed to helping you achieve work-life balance. So you can count on us to deliver the personal development resources you need to gain new qualifications, learn new skills, and open new possibilities. Annual leave starting at 25 days, which increases by one day for every two years of service up to a maximum of 30 days. In addition, you will be able to accrue 13 additional days off to be used flexibly. • A diverse range of family friendly policies. • A generous bonus scheme. • A defined contribution pension scheme with up to 16% employer s contribution. • Flexible benefits package including life assurance and income protection. In addition, you ll have an opportunity to purchase additional benefits that suit your lifestyle and take advantage of tax and NI savings. • Education and training we take pride in helping people learn and develop by supporting, accelerating and directing your learning. As well as the completion of mandatory health and safety courses, training packages will be offered to meet your specific needs. Please be aware that this role is subject security clearance, medical, drug and alcohol testing prior to start. Our Promise As a truly global company with a presence in the UK, USA, Germany, and the Netherlands, we know that our individual differences make us stronger. Putting people at the heart of our business, we strive to create an open and inclusive workplace that allows every voice to be heard and diversity to thrive. And we support an array of dedicated initiatives, activities, and employee networks to nurture a positive and inspiring work experience. Because together, we are one Urenco. We are enriching the world. And enriching your future.
Senior Threat Intelligence Analyst About Us: We are the tech company with people at heart. At Advania, we believe in empowering people to create sustainable value through the clever use of technology. As one of Microsoft's leading partners in the UK, specialising in Azure, Security, Dynamics 365, and Microsoft 365, we have a proven track record of success in delivering transformational IT services. Position Overview: As a Senior Cyber Threat Intelligence Analyst, you will be responsible for the day-today delivery of Cyber Threat Intelligence to clients spanning multiple industries, as well as leadership and coaching of junior analysts, and ongoing development of our service. This is a hands-on role and requires both a broad technical knowledge of Cyber Security, as well as specific focused knowledge of CTI tools and processes. Knowledge and/or experience of modern IT Systems, particularly Microsoft solutions and network infrastructure is advantageous. Responsibilities: Proactively research and analyse emerging cyber threats, malware variants, and attacker Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures (TTPs) from various open and closed sources, including threat intelligence feeds, dark web monitoring, and open-source reporting. Develop and maintain comprehensive threat intelligence reports and briefings tailored for technical and non-technical audiences, translating complex information into actionable insights for informed decision-making. Lead or participate in incident response activities, including investigation, analysis of evidence, and collaboration with other teams like IT operations and forensics. Conduct advanced threat hunting to proactively identify hidden threats within the organisation's network, utilising advanced tools and techniques. Participate in vulnerability management activities, collaborating with the vulnerability management team to prioritise and remediate critical vulnerabilities identified through intelligence gathering and risk assessments. Contribute to the development and implementation of comprehensive security policies and procedures to strengthen the organisation's overall cyber defence posture. Stay up to date with the latest cyber security trends and developments through continuous learning and participation in industry conferences and training programs. Mentor and support junior cyber security analysts within the team. Analyse large volumes of complex data from security tools, logs, and incident reports to identify potential threats and assess their risk level. Professional Experience: Demonstrable understanding of the Cybersecurity Ecosystem and Infrastructure Technologies (e.g. firewall logs, network security tools, malware detonation devices, proxies, IPS/IDS). Experience in secured cloud architectures (Azure, AWS, or similar) and engineering solutions. An understanding of operating systems and their programming interfaces such as UNIX Shell and PowerShell. Experience with scripting languages (Python, Bash) and familiarity with APIs beneficial. An awareness of cyber security related standards and regulations, for example, NIST, CIS, ISO 27001 and PCI DSS. Experience leading teams and providing deputy support to Management. Experience designing a service, reviewing effectiveness of services, procurement, or business project work. Qualifications: One or more of the following industry certifications: SANS301/SANS401/FOR578, Crest CRTIA/CCTIM, Security+, or similar. Ideally a BSc or MSc in Cyber Security, preferably including modules on Ethical Hacking, Digital Forensics, Information Security or Threat Intelligence Please note you need to be eligible to undergo the Security Clearance process for this position. This means you will need to be a British national with 5 years residency in the UK. Click here for the list of benefits. Our Selection Process: We are committed to ensuring an equitable experience for all candidates, regardless of race, religion or belief, ethnic or national origin, disability, age, citizenship, marital, domestic or civil partnership status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other basis as protected by applicable law. Please do let us know if you'll need any reasonable adjustments as part of the selection process by highlighting these on your application form.
Apr 17, 2024
Full time
Senior Threat Intelligence Analyst About Us: We are the tech company with people at heart. At Advania, we believe in empowering people to create sustainable value through the clever use of technology. As one of Microsoft's leading partners in the UK, specialising in Azure, Security, Dynamics 365, and Microsoft 365, we have a proven track record of success in delivering transformational IT services. Position Overview: As a Senior Cyber Threat Intelligence Analyst, you will be responsible for the day-today delivery of Cyber Threat Intelligence to clients spanning multiple industries, as well as leadership and coaching of junior analysts, and ongoing development of our service. This is a hands-on role and requires both a broad technical knowledge of Cyber Security, as well as specific focused knowledge of CTI tools and processes. Knowledge and/or experience of modern IT Systems, particularly Microsoft solutions and network infrastructure is advantageous. Responsibilities: Proactively research and analyse emerging cyber threats, malware variants, and attacker Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures (TTPs) from various open and closed sources, including threat intelligence feeds, dark web monitoring, and open-source reporting. Develop and maintain comprehensive threat intelligence reports and briefings tailored for technical and non-technical audiences, translating complex information into actionable insights for informed decision-making. Lead or participate in incident response activities, including investigation, analysis of evidence, and collaboration with other teams like IT operations and forensics. Conduct advanced threat hunting to proactively identify hidden threats within the organisation's network, utilising advanced tools and techniques. Participate in vulnerability management activities, collaborating with the vulnerability management team to prioritise and remediate critical vulnerabilities identified through intelligence gathering and risk assessments. Contribute to the development and implementation of comprehensive security policies and procedures to strengthen the organisation's overall cyber defence posture. Stay up to date with the latest cyber security trends and developments through continuous learning and participation in industry conferences and training programs. Mentor and support junior cyber security analysts within the team. Analyse large volumes of complex data from security tools, logs, and incident reports to identify potential threats and assess their risk level. Professional Experience: Demonstrable understanding of the Cybersecurity Ecosystem and Infrastructure Technologies (e.g. firewall logs, network security tools, malware detonation devices, proxies, IPS/IDS). Experience in secured cloud architectures (Azure, AWS, or similar) and engineering solutions. An understanding of operating systems and their programming interfaces such as UNIX Shell and PowerShell. Experience with scripting languages (Python, Bash) and familiarity with APIs beneficial. An awareness of cyber security related standards and regulations, for example, NIST, CIS, ISO 27001 and PCI DSS. Experience leading teams and providing deputy support to Management. Experience designing a service, reviewing effectiveness of services, procurement, or business project work. Qualifications: One or more of the following industry certifications: SANS301/SANS401/FOR578, Crest CRTIA/CCTIM, Security+, or similar. Ideally a BSc or MSc in Cyber Security, preferably including modules on Ethical Hacking, Digital Forensics, Information Security or Threat Intelligence Please note you need to be eligible to undergo the Security Clearance process for this position. This means you will need to be a British national with 5 years residency in the UK. Click here for the list of benefits. Our Selection Process: We are committed to ensuring an equitable experience for all candidates, regardless of race, religion or belief, ethnic or national origin, disability, age, citizenship, marital, domestic or civil partnership status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other basis as protected by applicable law. Please do let us know if you'll need any reasonable adjustments as part of the selection process by highlighting these on your application form.
Dynamics Superuser/Process Owner Willenhall Hybrid Up To £48,000 per Annum + Enhanced Pension We are seeking a Dynamics Superuser/Process Owner to join a prominent manufacturer and supplier of door opening solutions. This role involves addressing the stringent safety, security, and convenience requirements of end-users. As part of a market-leading enterprise, you ll contribute to implementing and designing innovative solutions that enable the business to flourish in a dynamically evolving market. Your primary focus will be within the ERP system, collaborating with all UK business units to comprehend challenges and propose effective solutions. Furthermore, you ll play a pivotal role in future projects, facilitating the migration of the UK organization to a new ERP platform. Responsibilities: To take responsibility for the setup of all key required processes within AX and test for operational suitability within the scope and objective of the project Be responsible for delivering high quality end user training for new starters and existing members of staff Develop and grow the Super User network within the UK business Supporting the business in understanding and designing changes and new solutions Providing support to the business users for all applications managed by the Enterprise Applications team (in conjunction with the rest of the team and led by the Enterprise Applications Support analyst) Skills Required: Knowledge of ERP systems and MS Office Suite High level of Microsoft Dynamics understanding - Desirable Understanding of ITIL processes Excellent knowledge of the Order to Cash business processes General IT Support (1st/2nd Line) Please apply to speak with Sam, Recruitment Consultant at Big Red Recruitment IT & Digital Recruitment Specialists. Technical System Analyst Microsoft Dynamics Hybrid We are an equal opportunity recruitment company. This means we welcome applications from all suitably qualified people regardless of race, sex, disability, religion, sexual orientation or age. We are particularly invested in Neurodiversity inclusion and offer reasonable adjustments in the interview process. Reasonable adjustments are changes that we can make in the interview process if your disability puts you at a disadvantage compared with others who are not disabled. If you would benefit from a reasonable adjustment in your interview process, please call or email one of our recruiters.
Apr 17, 2024
Full time
Dynamics Superuser/Process Owner Willenhall Hybrid Up To £48,000 per Annum + Enhanced Pension We are seeking a Dynamics Superuser/Process Owner to join a prominent manufacturer and supplier of door opening solutions. This role involves addressing the stringent safety, security, and convenience requirements of end-users. As part of a market-leading enterprise, you ll contribute to implementing and designing innovative solutions that enable the business to flourish in a dynamically evolving market. Your primary focus will be within the ERP system, collaborating with all UK business units to comprehend challenges and propose effective solutions. Furthermore, you ll play a pivotal role in future projects, facilitating the migration of the UK organization to a new ERP platform. Responsibilities: To take responsibility for the setup of all key required processes within AX and test for operational suitability within the scope and objective of the project Be responsible for delivering high quality end user training for new starters and existing members of staff Develop and grow the Super User network within the UK business Supporting the business in understanding and designing changes and new solutions Providing support to the business users for all applications managed by the Enterprise Applications team (in conjunction with the rest of the team and led by the Enterprise Applications Support analyst) Skills Required: Knowledge of ERP systems and MS Office Suite High level of Microsoft Dynamics understanding - Desirable Understanding of ITIL processes Excellent knowledge of the Order to Cash business processes General IT Support (1st/2nd Line) Please apply to speak with Sam, Recruitment Consultant at Big Red Recruitment IT & Digital Recruitment Specialists. Technical System Analyst Microsoft Dynamics Hybrid We are an equal opportunity recruitment company. This means we welcome applications from all suitably qualified people regardless of race, sex, disability, religion, sexual orientation or age. We are particularly invested in Neurodiversity inclusion and offer reasonable adjustments in the interview process. Reasonable adjustments are changes that we can make in the interview process if your disability puts you at a disadvantage compared with others who are not disabled. If you would benefit from a reasonable adjustment in your interview process, please call or email one of our recruiters.