The Schools of King Edward VI in Birmingham
Birmingham, UK
The mission of the King Edward VI Foundation (the “Foundation”) is to make Birmingham the best place to be educated in the UK. A progressive, influential educational charity, King Edward VI Foundation’s reputation is underpinned by a long and distinguished history. King Edward’s School was established in 1552 by King Edward VI, part of the early growth of secular education in England. In the late 19th century, our five grammar schools and King Edward VI High School for Girls were an early step in extending secondary education for girls and boys.
The 21st century has brought the formation of the King Edward VI Academy Trust, a means of expanding from our original five grammar schools to a current family of eleven academies and two independent schools. Six of the academies are selective; five are comprehensive, some serving Birmingham’s most deprived communities. To serve the city’s children, we recognise that we need to provide a diverse range of schools: independent as well as Academies, selective and also comprehensive. And we believe that those schools need to be accessible to all, regardless of ethnic, religious and social background.
The further development of digital practices and use of technology is integral to the above, and the purpose of this role is to nurture and support this development via the organisation’s Single Central Enterprise Platform (SCEP), among other priorities. The SCEP, running on Microsoft 365, provides a solution to the organisation for collaboration and communication.
We are looking to appoint a well-qualified, experienced and highly motivated individual to join the central Digital and Technology team and fulfil this critical position to manage the organisation’s Single Central Enterprise Platform (SCEP), running on Microsoft 365.
Our schools have achieved great things by managing their individual digital initiatives, particularly during the pandemic. Now it is time for all parts of the organisation to work collectively in advancing and joining up its digital infrastructure and thereby contributing to the Foundation’s work towards achieving its objectives and realising its mission.
The person appointed will have extensive knowledge of using and configuring the latest M365 technologies in addition to managing, configuring and administrating a shared tenancy for a complex organisation, InTune, Sharepoint, Teams, OneDrive, Outlook and more. Experience of working in an educational environment is desirable. The person appointed must be committed to promoting and safeguarding the welfare of the students at the school.
As a central support service, our working model must be driven by the needs of our schools. Therefore, please be aware that staff are required to take the majority of annual leave during non-term time.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
Principal responsibilities and duties
Be the central point of contact for all matters relating the Microsoft 365 Single Central Enterprise Platform (SCEP).
Be responsible for Exchange, End point manager, SharePoint online, Power Apps, Power Automate, Intune, O365 security compliance, DLP.
Monitor M365 and react accordingly to any data or cyber-security concerns.
Be responsible for ensuring that administrative rights of users are monitored and controlled appropriately.
Ensure effective change controls are implemented to allow the multiple organisations of the organisation to co-exist within a shared environment.
Responsibility for ensuring that the organisation’s email protection solutions are monitored and that any held/delayed emails are released within a timely manner.
The backup of M365 is automated using an external solution, however the post holder will be responsible for monitoring this service to assure compliance and disaster recovery readiness in the event of a critical incident.
Create policy documents for consumption across the organisation.
Ensure that the M365 SCEP meets and maintains compliance with the DfE’s Digital and Technology standards for schools and colleges.
Work closely and collaboratively with our schools, in particular the school-based technical leads to ensure the M365 SCEP meets operational needs.
Provide additional capacity to the Digital and Technology team with migrating schools to the M365 SCEP on an ad-hoc basis to
Work or support any work undertaken with any third-parties as required to deliver the responsibilities listed above.
As a central support service, our working model must be driven by the needs of our schools. Therefore, please be aware that staff are required to take the majority of annual leave during non-term time.
General responsibilities and duties
To develop a clear understanding of the Foundation’s vision, mission and strategic aims and to actively support these.
To remain up to date with the Foundation’s policies, procedures and code of conduct and always uphold these.
To remain committed to the safeguarding of all of our students.
To identify and undertake relevant training to enable continuing professional development, where resources allow.
To prepare for and proactively engage in the performance review cycle with your line manager.
To attend appropriate internal and external meetings, as directed by your line manager.
To undertake such other duties as are agreed as being in keeping with the general nature of the job and its grade.
The successful candidate will be required to fulfil an enhanced DBS check.
This job description reflects the current requirements of the post. As duties and responsibilities change and develop due to changes in organisational and other circumstances, so the actual duties and responsibilities will vary from the particulars of this job description. Job descriptions will be updated or amended from time to time to reflect such changes.
Person Specification
Knowledge and experience
Essential
Extensive knowledge of using and configuring latest M365 technologies
Experience and knowledge of managing, configuring and administrating a shared tenancy for a complex organisation, InTune, Sharepoint, Teams, OneDrive, Outlook
Experience of managing organisation wide IT projects and engaging with key stakeholders with the aim of standardisation, unification and simplification
Experience of contributing to a process improvement or change project
Experience of managing contracts with suppliers
Knowledge of infrastructure, software solutions, Microsoft Server technologies, networking, security and storage systems
Demonstrable experience of working in an IT /technical management environment within an educational organisational setting
Desirable
Education sector experience
Prior experience of working within a similar role
Practical experience of cloud migrations
Experience with wider infrastructure technologies
Skilled at providing training and support
Qualifications
Essential
University degree in computing or related or equivalent work experience
Desirable
Current and relevant Microsoft Certification
Competencies & Skills
Essential
Demonstrable experience of supporting a shared M365 environment
Technical IT skills
Strong communication skills
Strong attention to detail
Demonstrates a strong commitment to providing excellent customer service
Task delivery, accuracy, detail and completion
Good project management skills; systematic approach to problem solving
Demonstrable good written and verbal communication skills
Ability to work well under pressure
Strong ability to work as a part of a team
Aptitude and attitude appropriate for development within the role.
Ability to deliver quality support and to deliver at pace
Flexible and proactive (ability to drive change)
Ability to influence and persuade others
Training & presenting skills
Ability to work flexible hours
Experience using Microsoft Learn to assimilate required knowledge
Desirable
Training & presenting skills
Ability to work flexible hours
Experience using Microsoft Learn to assimilate required knowledge
A full job description and an application pack for this post, can be found at: https://www.schoolsofkingedwardvi.co.uk/foundation/job-opportunities/
Jun 23, 2023
Full time
The mission of the King Edward VI Foundation (the “Foundation”) is to make Birmingham the best place to be educated in the UK. A progressive, influential educational charity, King Edward VI Foundation’s reputation is underpinned by a long and distinguished history. King Edward’s School was established in 1552 by King Edward VI, part of the early growth of secular education in England. In the late 19th century, our five grammar schools and King Edward VI High School for Girls were an early step in extending secondary education for girls and boys.
The 21st century has brought the formation of the King Edward VI Academy Trust, a means of expanding from our original five grammar schools to a current family of eleven academies and two independent schools. Six of the academies are selective; five are comprehensive, some serving Birmingham’s most deprived communities. To serve the city’s children, we recognise that we need to provide a diverse range of schools: independent as well as Academies, selective and also comprehensive. And we believe that those schools need to be accessible to all, regardless of ethnic, religious and social background.
The further development of digital practices and use of technology is integral to the above, and the purpose of this role is to nurture and support this development via the organisation’s Single Central Enterprise Platform (SCEP), among other priorities. The SCEP, running on Microsoft 365, provides a solution to the organisation for collaboration and communication.
We are looking to appoint a well-qualified, experienced and highly motivated individual to join the central Digital and Technology team and fulfil this critical position to manage the organisation’s Single Central Enterprise Platform (SCEP), running on Microsoft 365.
Our schools have achieved great things by managing their individual digital initiatives, particularly during the pandemic. Now it is time for all parts of the organisation to work collectively in advancing and joining up its digital infrastructure and thereby contributing to the Foundation’s work towards achieving its objectives and realising its mission.
The person appointed will have extensive knowledge of using and configuring the latest M365 technologies in addition to managing, configuring and administrating a shared tenancy for a complex organisation, InTune, Sharepoint, Teams, OneDrive, Outlook and more. Experience of working in an educational environment is desirable. The person appointed must be committed to promoting and safeguarding the welfare of the students at the school.
As a central support service, our working model must be driven by the needs of our schools. Therefore, please be aware that staff are required to take the majority of annual leave during non-term time.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
Principal responsibilities and duties
Be the central point of contact for all matters relating the Microsoft 365 Single Central Enterprise Platform (SCEP).
Be responsible for Exchange, End point manager, SharePoint online, Power Apps, Power Automate, Intune, O365 security compliance, DLP.
Monitor M365 and react accordingly to any data or cyber-security concerns.
Be responsible for ensuring that administrative rights of users are monitored and controlled appropriately.
Ensure effective change controls are implemented to allow the multiple organisations of the organisation to co-exist within a shared environment.
Responsibility for ensuring that the organisation’s email protection solutions are monitored and that any held/delayed emails are released within a timely manner.
The backup of M365 is automated using an external solution, however the post holder will be responsible for monitoring this service to assure compliance and disaster recovery readiness in the event of a critical incident.
Create policy documents for consumption across the organisation.
Ensure that the M365 SCEP meets and maintains compliance with the DfE’s Digital and Technology standards for schools and colleges.
Work closely and collaboratively with our schools, in particular the school-based technical leads to ensure the M365 SCEP meets operational needs.
Provide additional capacity to the Digital and Technology team with migrating schools to the M365 SCEP on an ad-hoc basis to
Work or support any work undertaken with any third-parties as required to deliver the responsibilities listed above.
As a central support service, our working model must be driven by the needs of our schools. Therefore, please be aware that staff are required to take the majority of annual leave during non-term time.
General responsibilities and duties
To develop a clear understanding of the Foundation’s vision, mission and strategic aims and to actively support these.
To remain up to date with the Foundation’s policies, procedures and code of conduct and always uphold these.
To remain committed to the safeguarding of all of our students.
To identify and undertake relevant training to enable continuing professional development, where resources allow.
To prepare for and proactively engage in the performance review cycle with your line manager.
To attend appropriate internal and external meetings, as directed by your line manager.
To undertake such other duties as are agreed as being in keeping with the general nature of the job and its grade.
The successful candidate will be required to fulfil an enhanced DBS check.
This job description reflects the current requirements of the post. As duties and responsibilities change and develop due to changes in organisational and other circumstances, so the actual duties and responsibilities will vary from the particulars of this job description. Job descriptions will be updated or amended from time to time to reflect such changes.
Person Specification
Knowledge and experience
Essential
Extensive knowledge of using and configuring latest M365 technologies
Experience and knowledge of managing, configuring and administrating a shared tenancy for a complex organisation, InTune, Sharepoint, Teams, OneDrive, Outlook
Experience of managing organisation wide IT projects and engaging with key stakeholders with the aim of standardisation, unification and simplification
Experience of contributing to a process improvement or change project
Experience of managing contracts with suppliers
Knowledge of infrastructure, software solutions, Microsoft Server technologies, networking, security and storage systems
Demonstrable experience of working in an IT /technical management environment within an educational organisational setting
Desirable
Education sector experience
Prior experience of working within a similar role
Practical experience of cloud migrations
Experience with wider infrastructure technologies
Skilled at providing training and support
Qualifications
Essential
University degree in computing or related or equivalent work experience
Desirable
Current and relevant Microsoft Certification
Competencies & Skills
Essential
Demonstrable experience of supporting a shared M365 environment
Technical IT skills
Strong communication skills
Strong attention to detail
Demonstrates a strong commitment to providing excellent customer service
Task delivery, accuracy, detail and completion
Good project management skills; systematic approach to problem solving
Demonstrable good written and verbal communication skills
Ability to work well under pressure
Strong ability to work as a part of a team
Aptitude and attitude appropriate for development within the role.
Ability to deliver quality support and to deliver at pace
Flexible and proactive (ability to drive change)
Ability to influence and persuade others
Training & presenting skills
Ability to work flexible hours
Experience using Microsoft Learn to assimilate required knowledge
Desirable
Training & presenting skills
Ability to work flexible hours
Experience using Microsoft Learn to assimilate required knowledge
A full job description and an application pack for this post, can be found at: https://www.schoolsofkingedwardvi.co.uk/foundation/job-opportunities/
IT Project ManagerBristol£51' 500 + Hybrid working- 2 days a month in the office + Excellent benefits + Penson + holidaysDo you have a background in IT project management where you have led projects which involved data migration or system integration?Are you looking for a role with autonomy, variety, technical challenge and where you will be a vital cog in the wheel?As a Project Manager, your key purpose is to help manage change and plan for the future by improving the processes, services and products that we are transforming as part of our strategy.This is a unique opportunity to bring your skills, experience and passion for enabling change to a growing and critical healthcare organisation. The digital transformation you help to deliver will support over 70,000+ clients a year.The objective of this role is to support the business on any initiative necessary to improve the client journey, on small pathway changes to larger projects alongside process improvements to enhance the client experience and overall business.The ideal candidate will have 5 year's experience in an IT project manager role and have a proven track record in leading projects which have involved data migration or system integration.This is a brilliant role for an IT project manager to join a public sector organisation where you will play a pivotal role in the organisations growth and development.The role End to end project management of the implementation of new IT systems, including data migration and integration with existing systems Management of all elements of each project, including (but not limited to) budget management, requirements capture, implementation planning, issue impact assessments, risk mitigation and benefits management. Project reporting, including regular project boards as well as to senior stakeholders in the organisation Leading and guiding project teams and project managers while working with key stakeholders across the organisation Management of third party supplier relationshipsThe person Candidates need to have a background as an IT project Manager. Candidates must have a proven track record in managing projects that involved data migration or system integration Live in or commutable to the Bradley Stoke area in Bristol. Candidates will have ideally worked on projects where you are moving data to cloud.
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IT Project ManagerBristol£51' 500 + Hybrid working- 2 days a month in the office + Excellent benefits + Penson + holidaysDo you have a background in IT project management where you have led projects which involved data migration or system integration?Are you looking for a role with autonomy, variety, technical challenge and where you will be a vital cog in the wheel?As a Project Manager, your key purpose is to help manage change and plan for the future by improving the processes, services and products that we are transforming as part of our strategy.This is a unique opportunity to bring your skills, experience and passion for enabling change to a growing and critical healthcare organisation. The digital transformation you help to deliver will support over 70,000+ clients a year.The objective of this role is to support the business on any initiative necessary to improve the client journey, on small pathway changes to larger projects alongside process improvements to enhance the client experience and overall business.The ideal candidate will have 5 year's experience in an IT project manager role and have a proven track record in leading projects which have involved data migration or system integration.This is a brilliant role for an IT project manager to join a public sector organisation where you will play a pivotal role in the organisations growth and development.The role End to end project management of the implementation of new IT systems, including data migration and integration with existing systems Management of all elements of each project, including (but not limited to) budget management, requirements capture, implementation planning, issue impact assessments, risk mitigation and benefits management. Project reporting, including regular project boards as well as to senior stakeholders in the organisation Leading and guiding project teams and project managers while working with key stakeholders across the organisation Management of third party supplier relationshipsThe person Candidates need to have a background as an IT project Manager. Candidates must have a proven track record in managing projects that involved data migration or system integration Live in or commutable to the Bradley Stoke area in Bristol. Candidates will have ideally worked on projects where you are moving data to cloud.
Are you looking for a new contract?One of our clients is looking for an experienced D365 BC Project Manager offering an initial 12-month contract with a high possibility of being extended.You'll be joining a project team to help deliver the company's migration from NAV 2016 to Business Central. You will be playing a crucial role in the upgrade project by coordinating the plan for the project and managing a small in-house team and external 3rd party team of developers to move all systems over to the cloud.This is an Outside IR35 role. The role is initially a hybrid working role, with an expectation of 3 days on site, and a chance to move to a remote role further down the line. Key Requirements Solid Dynamics NAV/Business Central project management experience, working on full cycle projects Strong stakeholder management and leadership skills Worked on at least one D365 BC Data Migration project Previous experience within Manufacturing industry is preferable If you're interested in this position and would like to apply, please send your CV to
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Full time
Are you looking for a new contract?One of our clients is looking for an experienced D365 BC Project Manager offering an initial 12-month contract with a high possibility of being extended.You'll be joining a project team to help deliver the company's migration from NAV 2016 to Business Central. You will be playing a crucial role in the upgrade project by coordinating the plan for the project and managing a small in-house team and external 3rd party team of developers to move all systems over to the cloud.This is an Outside IR35 role. The role is initially a hybrid working role, with an expectation of 3 days on site, and a chance to move to a remote role further down the line. Key Requirements Solid Dynamics NAV/Business Central project management experience, working on full cycle projects Strong stakeholder management and leadership skills Worked on at least one D365 BC Data Migration project Previous experience within Manufacturing industry is preferable If you're interested in this position and would like to apply, please send your CV to
IT Network Manager Croydon (will also consider applicants based near Yorkshire or South Wales) £70,000 Are you an experienced IT Network Manager looking for your next challenge? My financial services client has a fantastic opportunity for you to join their established team in a brand-new role. This position offers a chance to make a significant impact in a rapidly growing company with flexibility on location and exciting projects to work on. In this role, you'll be responsible for overseeing the design, installation, and management of a robust network infrastructure across multiple UK locations. You'll collaborate with managed network suppliers and ensure the smooth operation of data networks. Your strategic vision will help shape network-related projects and support business growth. Key Duties: Design and implement a resilient and secure network infrastructure Monitor network performance and resolve issues promptly Manage DNS records and oversee domain migrations Managing relationships with third-party vendors Provide 3rd line technical support for network-related escalations Identify and address legacy technology to improve network performance Key Skills and Experience: Strong knowledge of CISCO and Fortinet technologies Experience with networking technologies such as SD-WAN, MPLS, and VPLS Proven track record of successfully delivering IT network projects Experience managing network integrations during acquisitions and leading successful migrations Demonstrated experience in domain management and handling DNS configurations, including setting up, migrating, and maintaining DNS records Experience in incident management, with a strong background in providing third-line support for resolving escalated network issues Proactive problem-solving and effective communication skills Desirable : Networking certifications (such as CCNA, CCNP) or other equivalent qualifications, experience in financial services, familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, etc.) Joining this established and growing business means you're stepping into a dynamic environment with a competitive salary of up to £70,000, an excellent benefits package, and great opportunities for career progression. The company offers flexible working arrangements, comprehensive learning and development programs, and various employee benefits. Your primary base location will be in Croydon, Yorkshire, or South Wales, with the flexibility of hybrid working Ready to take the next step in your career? Apply now to be considered. To be considered for this role, please submit your CV in application. We will contact you within 72 hours if your skills are relevant to our client's requirement. ea Change Group is the trading name for ea Consulting Group Ltd. Services offered are those of an Employment Business and Employment Agency. eacg is committed to equal opportunity and diversity, and all applicants with suitable experience and qualifications will be contacted. Our T&C's and Privacy Policy can be found at
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Full time
IT Network Manager Croydon (will also consider applicants based near Yorkshire or South Wales) £70,000 Are you an experienced IT Network Manager looking for your next challenge? My financial services client has a fantastic opportunity for you to join their established team in a brand-new role. This position offers a chance to make a significant impact in a rapidly growing company with flexibility on location and exciting projects to work on. In this role, you'll be responsible for overseeing the design, installation, and management of a robust network infrastructure across multiple UK locations. You'll collaborate with managed network suppliers and ensure the smooth operation of data networks. Your strategic vision will help shape network-related projects and support business growth. Key Duties: Design and implement a resilient and secure network infrastructure Monitor network performance and resolve issues promptly Manage DNS records and oversee domain migrations Managing relationships with third-party vendors Provide 3rd line technical support for network-related escalations Identify and address legacy technology to improve network performance Key Skills and Experience: Strong knowledge of CISCO and Fortinet technologies Experience with networking technologies such as SD-WAN, MPLS, and VPLS Proven track record of successfully delivering IT network projects Experience managing network integrations during acquisitions and leading successful migrations Demonstrated experience in domain management and handling DNS configurations, including setting up, migrating, and maintaining DNS records Experience in incident management, with a strong background in providing third-line support for resolving escalated network issues Proactive problem-solving and effective communication skills Desirable : Networking certifications (such as CCNA, CCNP) or other equivalent qualifications, experience in financial services, familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, etc.) Joining this established and growing business means you're stepping into a dynamic environment with a competitive salary of up to £70,000, an excellent benefits package, and great opportunities for career progression. The company offers flexible working arrangements, comprehensive learning and development programs, and various employee benefits. Your primary base location will be in Croydon, Yorkshire, or South Wales, with the flexibility of hybrid working Ready to take the next step in your career? Apply now to be considered. To be considered for this role, please submit your CV in application. We will contact you within 72 hours if your skills are relevant to our client's requirement. ea Change Group is the trading name for ea Consulting Group Ltd. Services offered are those of an Employment Business and Employment Agency. eacg is committed to equal opportunity and diversity, and all applicants with suitable experience and qualifications will be contacted. Our T&C's and Privacy Policy can be found at
Principal Cloud Security Engineer page is loaded Principal Cloud Security Engineer Apply locations London, UK time type Full time posted on Posted 2 Days Ago job requisition id JR_7087 Let's be Principal Cloud Security Engineer - London ISS Stoxx is seeking a Principal Cloud Security Engineer to bring expert-level technical leadership to the development and deployment of our cutting-edge financial intelligence platform. We are in the early stages of a full-scale re-architecting of our on-prem estate to a modern componentized set of solutions using GCP technologies. In this IC role, you will collaborate with Principal Engineers to evolve and secure our platform architecture and interpret requirements and enterprise policies into requirements that maximize value in a secure way. You'll be an advocate of our platform architecture and solutions, demonstrating technical principles and business value. You'll be able to demonstrate comfort and success in a matrixed organization where reporting lines do not dictate technical direction - in a culture where the global Platform Engineering function collaborate to achieve shared success. You will have a can-do approach, understanding that security engineering is a service function that must enable other teams to deliver value safely and have proven approaches to balance reactive and proactive work. You'll be a humble expert, willing and able to meet people at their level and both help them and learn from them. You'll lead by example, using data and proof-of-concepts to bring people along and make them successful. You'll own deliverables as well as co-developing solutions with your peers and colleagues, to help other develop. Responsibilities: Drive the architecture, development, implementation and ongoing operation of Stoxx's GCP security posture Ensure the platform's security meets regulatory, business and client requirements Develop, build and support a robust security solution to support a modern cloud operating model Lead cross-functional teams to implement the security roadmap Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance pipeline performance and customer satisfaction Keep abreast of emerging trends and technologies in cloud security and operations, and promote them across engineering and business functions Act as a mentor for other team members, advising on best practice, technology and processes Conduct audits and system reviews to ensure compliance with latest regulatory and security standards Manage activities such as SAST, DAST and penetration testing Work with counterparts in the wider ISS-Stoxx organization to ensure alignment of security standards Requirements: At least 7 years' experience in security operations or engineering, with a focus on cloud security and implementations, ideally in regulated financial services A recognized industry certification such as CISSP, CISM, CISA In-depth knowledge of security protocols and mechanisms Hands-on technical background in cloud systems, networking and security Good experience of at least one cloud provider (ideally GCP) Ability to create scripts/tools as they relate to security Experience in a microservices architecture/serverless security environment Ability to troubleshoot, trace and diagnose API endpoint and network security issues Strong documentation, communication and collaboration skills Focus on simplicity, automation and observability Experience coaching and mentoring high-performing teams Pragmatic experience using agile to deliver incremental value Experience working in a global or multinational team setting Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science or related field What you can expect from us Our people are the moving force behind ISS STOXX. We are dedicated to hiring the best, most talented people in our industry and empowering them with the resources and support to enhance their career, health, financial and personal well-being. We are committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving a culture of diversity and inclusion. We are invested in our people and are working every day to ensure a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace. Let's empower, collaborate, and inspire one another. Let's be . About ISS STOXX ISS STOXX GmbH is a leading provider of research and technology solutions for the financial market. Established in 1985, we offer top-notch benchmark and custom indices globally, helping clients identify investment opportunities and manage portfolio risks. Our services cover corporate governance, sustainability, cyber risk, and fund intelligence. Majority-owned by Deutsche Börse Group, ISS STOXX has over 3,400 professionals in 33 locations worldwide, serving around 6,400 clients, including institutional investors and companies focused on ESG, cyber, and governance risk. Clients trust our expertise to make informed decisions for their stakeholders' benefit. STOXX and DAX indices comprise a global and comprehensive family of more than 17,000 strictly rules -based and transparent indices. Best known for the leading European equity indices EURO STOXX 50, STOXX Europe 600 and DAX, the portfolio of index solutions consists of total market, benchmark, blue-chip, sustainability, thematic and factor-based indices covering a complete set of world , regional and country markets. STOXX and DAX indices are licensed to more than 550 companies around the world for benchmarking purposes and as underlyings for ETFs, futures and options, structured products, and passively managed investment funds. STOXX Ltd., part of the ISS STOXX group of companies, is the administrator of the STOXX and DAX indices under the European Benchmark Regulation. Visit our website: View additional open roles: Institutional Shareholder Services ("ISS") is committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving a culture of diversity and inclusion. It is our policy to prohibit discrimination or harassment against any applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, creed, religion, sex, age, height, weight, citizenship status, national origin, social origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression, pregnancy status, marital status, familial status, mental or physical disability, veteran status, military service or status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law (referred to as "protected status"). 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Principal Cloud Security Engineer page is loaded Principal Cloud Security Engineer Apply locations London, UK time type Full time posted on Posted 2 Days Ago job requisition id JR_7087 Let's be Principal Cloud Security Engineer - London ISS Stoxx is seeking a Principal Cloud Security Engineer to bring expert-level technical leadership to the development and deployment of our cutting-edge financial intelligence platform. We are in the early stages of a full-scale re-architecting of our on-prem estate to a modern componentized set of solutions using GCP technologies. In this IC role, you will collaborate with Principal Engineers to evolve and secure our platform architecture and interpret requirements and enterprise policies into requirements that maximize value in a secure way. You'll be an advocate of our platform architecture and solutions, demonstrating technical principles and business value. You'll be able to demonstrate comfort and success in a matrixed organization where reporting lines do not dictate technical direction - in a culture where the global Platform Engineering function collaborate to achieve shared success. You will have a can-do approach, understanding that security engineering is a service function that must enable other teams to deliver value safely and have proven approaches to balance reactive and proactive work. You'll be a humble expert, willing and able to meet people at their level and both help them and learn from them. You'll lead by example, using data and proof-of-concepts to bring people along and make them successful. You'll own deliverables as well as co-developing solutions with your peers and colleagues, to help other develop. Responsibilities: Drive the architecture, development, implementation and ongoing operation of Stoxx's GCP security posture Ensure the platform's security meets regulatory, business and client requirements Develop, build and support a robust security solution to support a modern cloud operating model Lead cross-functional teams to implement the security roadmap Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance pipeline performance and customer satisfaction Keep abreast of emerging trends and technologies in cloud security and operations, and promote them across engineering and business functions Act as a mentor for other team members, advising on best practice, technology and processes Conduct audits and system reviews to ensure compliance with latest regulatory and security standards Manage activities such as SAST, DAST and penetration testing Work with counterparts in the wider ISS-Stoxx organization to ensure alignment of security standards Requirements: At least 7 years' experience in security operations or engineering, with a focus on cloud security and implementations, ideally in regulated financial services A recognized industry certification such as CISSP, CISM, CISA In-depth knowledge of security protocols and mechanisms Hands-on technical background in cloud systems, networking and security Good experience of at least one cloud provider (ideally GCP) Ability to create scripts/tools as they relate to security Experience in a microservices architecture/serverless security environment Ability to troubleshoot, trace and diagnose API endpoint and network security issues Strong documentation, communication and collaboration skills Focus on simplicity, automation and observability Experience coaching and mentoring high-performing teams Pragmatic experience using agile to deliver incremental value Experience working in a global or multinational team setting Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science or related field What you can expect from us Our people are the moving force behind ISS STOXX. We are dedicated to hiring the best, most talented people in our industry and empowering them with the resources and support to enhance their career, health, financial and personal well-being. We are committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving a culture of diversity and inclusion. We are invested in our people and are working every day to ensure a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace. Let's empower, collaborate, and inspire one another. Let's be . About ISS STOXX ISS STOXX GmbH is a leading provider of research and technology solutions for the financial market. Established in 1985, we offer top-notch benchmark and custom indices globally, helping clients identify investment opportunities and manage portfolio risks. Our services cover corporate governance, sustainability, cyber risk, and fund intelligence. Majority-owned by Deutsche Börse Group, ISS STOXX has over 3,400 professionals in 33 locations worldwide, serving around 6,400 clients, including institutional investors and companies focused on ESG, cyber, and governance risk. Clients trust our expertise to make informed decisions for their stakeholders' benefit. STOXX and DAX indices comprise a global and comprehensive family of more than 17,000 strictly rules -based and transparent indices. Best known for the leading European equity indices EURO STOXX 50, STOXX Europe 600 and DAX, the portfolio of index solutions consists of total market, benchmark, blue-chip, sustainability, thematic and factor-based indices covering a complete set of world , regional and country markets. STOXX and DAX indices are licensed to more than 550 companies around the world for benchmarking purposes and as underlyings for ETFs, futures and options, structured products, and passively managed investment funds. 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The Electoral Commission have an exciting opportunity for a Business Applications and Data Manager to join the team. Location: London Salary: £55,762 per annum Job Type: Full time, Permanent Close Date: Friday 10th May 2024 at 17:00 About Us: The Electoral Commission is the independent body which oversees elections and regulates political finance in the UK. We work to promote public confidence in the democratic process and ensure its integrity. We offer excellent terms and conditions, including flexible working hours and the opportunity to join the civil service pension arrangements (dependant on scheme rules). Business Applications and Data Manager The Role: This is an exciting opportunity to provide strategic direction for business applications and data management and development to meet the Commission s corporate and business objectives contained in the 5 Year Corporate Plan and the Digital, Data and Technology Strategy. You will advise the Head of Digital, Data, Technology & Facilities on the roadmap for development of existing and new applications within the Commission and to take a leading role in delivering these projects. Business Applications and Data Manager Key Responsibilities: - Ensure optimal utilisation of key applications like SharePoint Online and CRM across Commission teams - Manage continuous development and deployment of applications, including user feedback and system enhancements - Support migration to hybrid/cloud-based application model and oversee access rights and security - Develop Business Intelligence and Data Visualisation activities to inform planning and decision-making - Provide day-to-day support for business applications and ensure responsive support service - Lead procurement and management of suppliers for business applications and data management - Provide effective line management, performance management, and staff development Business Applications and Data Manager You: - Operational Excellence: Previous experience in an Operations or Applications Management role focused on Enterprise IT applications like SharePoint Online, Dynamics 365, ERP systems. Must be comfortable with working across multiple work streams simultaneously - Entrepreneurial can-do approach : Will be determined, creative, and resilient, with a strong work ethic. Will be highly resourceful and pragmatic and find a way to get to the right answer - Commercial, analytic & strategic: Will have demonstrated previous success in working with internal and external stakeholders and suppliers. Will have superb communication and negotiation skills with an analytical mindset - Management: Accomplishes objectives by managing staff; planning and evaluating activities. Develops team members using different methods including on the job learning, coaching, and formal training Business Applications and Data Manager Benefits: - Opportunity to join Civil Service Pension Scheme (dependant on scheme rules) - Generous holiday entitlement of 27.5 days (full time employee) plus public holidays, rising with length of service to 30 days - Flexible working hours Application Process: Closing date for applications is Friday 10th May 2024 at 17:00. Interviews will be held w/c 20th & 27th May 2024. To submit your application for this exciting Business Applications and Data Manager opportunity, please click Apply now.
May 17, 2024
Full time
The Electoral Commission have an exciting opportunity for a Business Applications and Data Manager to join the team. Location: London Salary: £55,762 per annum Job Type: Full time, Permanent Close Date: Friday 10th May 2024 at 17:00 About Us: The Electoral Commission is the independent body which oversees elections and regulates political finance in the UK. We work to promote public confidence in the democratic process and ensure its integrity. We offer excellent terms and conditions, including flexible working hours and the opportunity to join the civil service pension arrangements (dependant on scheme rules). Business Applications and Data Manager The Role: This is an exciting opportunity to provide strategic direction for business applications and data management and development to meet the Commission s corporate and business objectives contained in the 5 Year Corporate Plan and the Digital, Data and Technology Strategy. You will advise the Head of Digital, Data, Technology & Facilities on the roadmap for development of existing and new applications within the Commission and to take a leading role in delivering these projects. Business Applications and Data Manager Key Responsibilities: - Ensure optimal utilisation of key applications like SharePoint Online and CRM across Commission teams - Manage continuous development and deployment of applications, including user feedback and system enhancements - Support migration to hybrid/cloud-based application model and oversee access rights and security - Develop Business Intelligence and Data Visualisation activities to inform planning and decision-making - Provide day-to-day support for business applications and ensure responsive support service - Lead procurement and management of suppliers for business applications and data management - Provide effective line management, performance management, and staff development Business Applications and Data Manager You: - Operational Excellence: Previous experience in an Operations or Applications Management role focused on Enterprise IT applications like SharePoint Online, Dynamics 365, ERP systems. Must be comfortable with working across multiple work streams simultaneously - Entrepreneurial can-do approach : Will be determined, creative, and resilient, with a strong work ethic. Will be highly resourceful and pragmatic and find a way to get to the right answer - Commercial, analytic & strategic: Will have demonstrated previous success in working with internal and external stakeholders and suppliers. Will have superb communication and negotiation skills with an analytical mindset - Management: Accomplishes objectives by managing staff; planning and evaluating activities. Develops team members using different methods including on the job learning, coaching, and formal training Business Applications and Data Manager Benefits: - Opportunity to join Civil Service Pension Scheme (dependant on scheme rules) - Generous holiday entitlement of 27.5 days (full time employee) plus public holidays, rising with length of service to 30 days - Flexible working hours Application Process: Closing date for applications is Friday 10th May 2024 at 17:00. Interviews will be held w/c 20th & 27th May 2024. To submit your application for this exciting Business Applications and Data Manager opportunity, please click Apply now.
Technical Delivery Manager 6 month contract Hybrid Glasgow OUTSIDE IR35 Working with a renowned global name in the energy sector, you'll be joining the team at an exciting time they continue a large ERP implementation programme. If you're looking for some longevity, there will be a great chance of extending. This role offers hybrid working with one or two days per week in Glasgow. (Apply online only) per day OUTSIDE IR35 Skills & Experience: - Managing technical team's delivery across multiple projects within a programme. - Experience delivering technical workstreams in an ERP environment (IFS, Oracle, SAP) - Experience of data migration into an ERP. - Project Management methodologies (Waterfall, Prince2, Agile) - Understanding of Cloud based tech & enterprise architecture principles. - Strong knowledge and understanding of business needs. - Strong verbal & written communication Bonus: - Experience within Power/Utilities/Energy/Renewables/Manufacturing If interested, please apply where applicable or call Craig at Cathcart Technology
May 17, 2024
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Technical Delivery Manager 6 month contract Hybrid Glasgow OUTSIDE IR35 Working with a renowned global name in the energy sector, you'll be joining the team at an exciting time they continue a large ERP implementation programme. If you're looking for some longevity, there will be a great chance of extending. This role offers hybrid working with one or two days per week in Glasgow. (Apply online only) per day OUTSIDE IR35 Skills & Experience: - Managing technical team's delivery across multiple projects within a programme. - Experience delivering technical workstreams in an ERP environment (IFS, Oracle, SAP) - Experience of data migration into an ERP. - Project Management methodologies (Waterfall, Prince2, Agile) - Understanding of Cloud based tech & enterprise architecture principles. - Strong knowledge and understanding of business needs. - Strong verbal & written communication Bonus: - Experience within Power/Utilities/Energy/Renewables/Manufacturing If interested, please apply where applicable or call Craig at Cathcart Technology
IT Infrastructure Team Lead Salary: £50,000 - £65,000 per annum Location: London/Hybrid home based, however, travel to site as and when required. My client is a privatley owned insurance business who are recruiting an IT infrastructure Team Lead. they are dedicated to advancing their IT strategy to achieve ultimate system efficiency, reliability, and excellence in end-user experience. They operate within a modern workplace ecosystem, prioritizing best practices and security. the IT infrastructure team lead will be responsible for the day to day managment of a small team whilst still being hands on around the it infrastructure. Responsibilities: Leadership: Lead a team of skilled infrastructure professionals and third-party vendors, overseeing all infrastructure services. Infrastructure Design: Collect and analyze data to design scalable, budget-conscious infrastructure solutions cutting-edge technologies. Security Management: Identify and mitigate potential threats, embed security standards, and ensure compliance. Disaster Recovery: Contribute to detailed disaster recovery planning to ensure efficient backup solutions for all infrastructure elements. Infrastructure Provisioning and Configuration Management: Set up and maintain IT resources, ensuring system consistency through templated/code-based approaches. Infrastructure Monitoring and Logging: Continuously monitor performance and health data across various assets, facilitating proactive issue detection and resolution. Infrastructure Upgrades: Plan and implement software updates, system upgrades, and new elements, acting as a project manager for seamless integration. Acquisition Integrations: Support technical tasks for acquisition integration, ensuring smooth transitions and positive experiences for incoming staff. Documentation and Reporting: Create and update technical documentation, including hardware/software components, performance reports, and problem-solving guidelines. Cross-Team Communication: Translate business requirements into technical implementations, fostering communication between non-tech stakeholders and IT staff. Technical Skills: Proficiency in building and deploying physical, cloud, hybrid, cloud-native, and serverless architectures. Strong knowledge of Microsoft Azure, Azure Virtual Desktop, and Fortinet Next-Generation Firewalls. Experience with backup management, email technologies, Microsoft Security stack, migration tools, and Microsoft Intune. Broad IT background including Windows operating systems, Active Directory, M365, networks, virtual machines, and DNS. Microsoft certifications: AZ-104 (Microsoft Azure Administrator), AZ-305 (Designing Microsoft Azure Infrastructure), Microsoft 365 Certified: Administrator Expert. Behavioral Skills: Strong leadership and people management skills. Excellent project management and coordination abilities. Security-focused with a commitment to best practices. Collaborative mindset, eager to share ideas with the team. Ability to effectively communicate technical information to diverse audiences. Analytical thinking and problem-solving skills with attention to detail. Willingness to travel to company offices as needed for project work. To discuss this IT infrastructure team lead opportunity in more detail, please APPLY NOW for a no obligation chat with your VIQU Consultant. Additionally, you can contact Adam Pettitt, 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
May 17, 2024
Full time
IT Infrastructure Team Lead Salary: £50,000 - £65,000 per annum Location: London/Hybrid home based, however, travel to site as and when required. My client is a privatley owned insurance business who are recruiting an IT infrastructure Team Lead. they are dedicated to advancing their IT strategy to achieve ultimate system efficiency, reliability, and excellence in end-user experience. They operate within a modern workplace ecosystem, prioritizing best practices and security. the IT infrastructure team lead will be responsible for the day to day managment of a small team whilst still being hands on around the it infrastructure. Responsibilities: Leadership: Lead a team of skilled infrastructure professionals and third-party vendors, overseeing all infrastructure services. Infrastructure Design: Collect and analyze data to design scalable, budget-conscious infrastructure solutions cutting-edge technologies. Security Management: Identify and mitigate potential threats, embed security standards, and ensure compliance. Disaster Recovery: Contribute to detailed disaster recovery planning to ensure efficient backup solutions for all infrastructure elements. Infrastructure Provisioning and Configuration Management: Set up and maintain IT resources, ensuring system consistency through templated/code-based approaches. Infrastructure Monitoring and Logging: Continuously monitor performance and health data across various assets, facilitating proactive issue detection and resolution. Infrastructure Upgrades: Plan and implement software updates, system upgrades, and new elements, acting as a project manager for seamless integration. Acquisition Integrations: Support technical tasks for acquisition integration, ensuring smooth transitions and positive experiences for incoming staff. Documentation and Reporting: Create and update technical documentation, including hardware/software components, performance reports, and problem-solving guidelines. Cross-Team Communication: Translate business requirements into technical implementations, fostering communication between non-tech stakeholders and IT staff. Technical Skills: Proficiency in building and deploying physical, cloud, hybrid, cloud-native, and serverless architectures. Strong knowledge of Microsoft Azure, Azure Virtual Desktop, and Fortinet Next-Generation Firewalls. Experience with backup management, email technologies, Microsoft Security stack, migration tools, and Microsoft Intune. Broad IT background including Windows operating systems, Active Directory, M365, networks, virtual machines, and DNS. Microsoft certifications: AZ-104 (Microsoft Azure Administrator), AZ-305 (Designing Microsoft Azure Infrastructure), Microsoft 365 Certified: Administrator Expert. Behavioral Skills: Strong leadership and people management skills. Excellent project management and coordination abilities. Security-focused with a commitment to best practices. Collaborative mindset, eager to share ideas with the team. Ability to effectively communicate technical information to diverse audiences. Analytical thinking and problem-solving skills with attention to detail. Willingness to travel to company offices as needed for project work. To discuss this IT infrastructure team lead opportunity in more detail, please APPLY NOW for a no obligation chat with your VIQU Consultant. Additionally, you can contact Adam Pettitt, 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
Solution Architect - Asset ManagerCity of London12 Month FTCResponsibilities include defining roadmaps, application and integration strategies, and architectural standards, as well as supporting the establishment of foundational cloud capabilities. The architect will maintain a hands-on approach, drawing on their engineering background to deliver robust solutions, while also fostering collaboration with strategic partners and internal teams to drive continuous improvement and minimise risks.They will be responsible for defining and delivering roadmaps, defining application and integration strategies to support the transformational journey, decision making for application architecture for cloud integration services.Defining architectural standards based on best practices and repeatable processes ensuring they are embedded as part of the technical governance processes. They will play a significant role in defining, maintaining and communicating the IT Strategy, technology roadmaps and play an active role in technical governance.RESPONSIBILITIES Design and develop IT solutions that meet the business requirements and align with the company's technology strategy Conduct feasibility studies and cost-benefit analyses to assess the potential impact of proposed solutions Collaborate with software developers, engineers, and other IT professionals to ensure the successful implementation and integration of solutions Establish and lead on architecture principles, standards, defining reusable standards, guidelines, patterns, and strategies for guiding the use of public cloud and on-premises infrastructure services including system diagrams, flowcharts, and data models, to guide the development and implementation process Provide support for the Technology Leadership Team in innovation, advice on strategic IT decisions, technology choices and the assessment of investment cases for technology using excellent written and oral communication skills to present ideas in a business and user friendly language. Assist engineering teams to create and update all project documentation relating to the low-level design, ensuring adherence to both IT architecture and high-level design principles. Apply appropriate, structured methodologies and implement architecture standards and industry best practice Design architectures using the principles of re-use and complexity reduction, while balancing performance, scalability and extensibility Stay up-to-date with industry trends and emerging technologies to ensure the organisation remains competitive and innovative. Support the business in our journey to become data-driven, by capturing and understanding their business needs, and defining and implementing Data and Analytics reference architectures, solutions and roadmaps. Provide clarity, thought leadership and design blueprints on Data management including migration, mastery, redundancy & lineage. Design and develop solutions architecture, data architecture and data governance specs based on the to-be processes that are part of the business and digital transformations.SKILLS: Demonstrated exposure to multiple, diverse technical configurations, technologies and processing Proven experience in technology architecture and design with a deep knowledge of Cloud based Data Platforms Experience of prototyping / proof of concept exercises to validate and evaluate the benefits of a technology against a business need Experience of other Cloud Service Providers (Azure, Google Cloud) Experience of Azure Databricks architecture. ExperiEnce of snowflake architecture and/or implementation Familiarity in Infrastructure as Code and CI/CD Pipeline Familiarity with Dev Ops Services Facilitation and collaboration skills, comfortable leading design workshops through to actionable results Analytical and creative thinker, and experienced problem solver
May 17, 2024
Full time
Solution Architect - Asset ManagerCity of London12 Month FTCResponsibilities include defining roadmaps, application and integration strategies, and architectural standards, as well as supporting the establishment of foundational cloud capabilities. The architect will maintain a hands-on approach, drawing on their engineering background to deliver robust solutions, while also fostering collaboration with strategic partners and internal teams to drive continuous improvement and minimise risks.They will be responsible for defining and delivering roadmaps, defining application and integration strategies to support the transformational journey, decision making for application architecture for cloud integration services.Defining architectural standards based on best practices and repeatable processes ensuring they are embedded as part of the technical governance processes. They will play a significant role in defining, maintaining and communicating the IT Strategy, technology roadmaps and play an active role in technical governance.RESPONSIBILITIES Design and develop IT solutions that meet the business requirements and align with the company's technology strategy Conduct feasibility studies and cost-benefit analyses to assess the potential impact of proposed solutions Collaborate with software developers, engineers, and other IT professionals to ensure the successful implementation and integration of solutions Establish and lead on architecture principles, standards, defining reusable standards, guidelines, patterns, and strategies for guiding the use of public cloud and on-premises infrastructure services including system diagrams, flowcharts, and data models, to guide the development and implementation process Provide support for the Technology Leadership Team in innovation, advice on strategic IT decisions, technology choices and the assessment of investment cases for technology using excellent written and oral communication skills to present ideas in a business and user friendly language. Assist engineering teams to create and update all project documentation relating to the low-level design, ensuring adherence to both IT architecture and high-level design principles. Apply appropriate, structured methodologies and implement architecture standards and industry best practice Design architectures using the principles of re-use and complexity reduction, while balancing performance, scalability and extensibility Stay up-to-date with industry trends and emerging technologies to ensure the organisation remains competitive and innovative. Support the business in our journey to become data-driven, by capturing and understanding their business needs, and defining and implementing Data and Analytics reference architectures, solutions and roadmaps. Provide clarity, thought leadership and design blueprints on Data management including migration, mastery, redundancy & lineage. Design and develop solutions architecture, data architecture and data governance specs based on the to-be processes that are part of the business and digital transformations.SKILLS: Demonstrated exposure to multiple, diverse technical configurations, technologies and processing Proven experience in technology architecture and design with a deep knowledge of Cloud based Data Platforms Experience of prototyping / proof of concept exercises to validate and evaluate the benefits of a technology against a business need Experience of other Cloud Service Providers (Azure, Google Cloud) Experience of Azure Databricks architecture. ExperiEnce of snowflake architecture and/or implementation Familiarity in Infrastructure as Code and CI/CD Pipeline Familiarity with Dev Ops Services Facilitation and collaboration skills, comfortable leading design workshops through to actionable results Analytical and creative thinker, and experienced problem solver
Job Description: We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Cloud Specialist with expertise in Azure and AWS cloud architecture to join our dynamic team. As a Cloud Specialist, your primary responsibility will be to design, implement, and maintain reliable cloud-based solutions on Azure and AWS platforms to meet our clients' diverse needs. You will be an integral part of our project teams, working closely with our clients and cross-functional teams to drive successful cloud adoption strategies. Roles and Responsibilities: Design and implement complex and scalable cloud-based solutions on Azure and AWS platforms to meet client requirements, ensuring high availability, performance, scalability, and security. Assess clients' existing infrastructure, applications, and business requirements to architect cloud solutions that align with their strategic goals and technical objectives. Collaborate with clients, project managers, and other technical teams to define cloud migration strategies, develop project plans, and ensure project deliverables are met within budget and timeline. Conduct technical assessments and provide recommendations to optimize clients' cloud environments, ensuring they are cost-effective, secure, and aligned with industry best practices. Lead and participate in cloud design and architecture discussions, providing technical guidance and expertise to project teams and clients. Develop and maintain cloud architecture documentation, including diagrams, reference architectures, and technical specifications. Stay up-to-date with the latest trends and advancements in cloud technologies, monitoring industry changes and making recommendations for continuous improvement of our cloud solutions and services. Skills and Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in computer science, information systems, or a related field. (Master's degree preferred) 5+ years of experience as a cloud architect or similar role, designing and implementing cloud solutions on Azure and AWS platforms. In-depth knowledge and hands-on experience with Azure and AWS cloud services, including compute, networking, storage, databases, and security. Proven expertise in designing and implementing highly available, scalable, and secure cloud architectures using cloud-native and hybrid cloud technologies. Hands-on experience with infrastructure-as-code tools (eg, Terraform, CloudFormation), DevOps practices, and CI/CD pipelines. Strong understanding of cloud security best practices, including identity and access management, encryption, monitoring, and compliance. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to translate technical concepts into clear and concise documentation and presentations. Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills, with the ability to quickly identify and resolve issues in cloud environments. Certifications in Azure and AWS (eg, Azure Solutions Architect Expert, AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Professional) are highly desirable
May 17, 2024
Full time
Job Description: We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Cloud Specialist with expertise in Azure and AWS cloud architecture to join our dynamic team. As a Cloud Specialist, your primary responsibility will be to design, implement, and maintain reliable cloud-based solutions on Azure and AWS platforms to meet our clients' diverse needs. You will be an integral part of our project teams, working closely with our clients and cross-functional teams to drive successful cloud adoption strategies. Roles and Responsibilities: Design and implement complex and scalable cloud-based solutions on Azure and AWS platforms to meet client requirements, ensuring high availability, performance, scalability, and security. Assess clients' existing infrastructure, applications, and business requirements to architect cloud solutions that align with their strategic goals and technical objectives. Collaborate with clients, project managers, and other technical teams to define cloud migration strategies, develop project plans, and ensure project deliverables are met within budget and timeline. Conduct technical assessments and provide recommendations to optimize clients' cloud environments, ensuring they are cost-effective, secure, and aligned with industry best practices. Lead and participate in cloud design and architecture discussions, providing technical guidance and expertise to project teams and clients. Develop and maintain cloud architecture documentation, including diagrams, reference architectures, and technical specifications. Stay up-to-date with the latest trends and advancements in cloud technologies, monitoring industry changes and making recommendations for continuous improvement of our cloud solutions and services. Skills and Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in computer science, information systems, or a related field. (Master's degree preferred) 5+ years of experience as a cloud architect or similar role, designing and implementing cloud solutions on Azure and AWS platforms. In-depth knowledge and hands-on experience with Azure and AWS cloud services, including compute, networking, storage, databases, and security. Proven expertise in designing and implementing highly available, scalable, and secure cloud architectures using cloud-native and hybrid cloud technologies. Hands-on experience with infrastructure-as-code tools (eg, Terraform, CloudFormation), DevOps practices, and CI/CD pipelines. Strong understanding of cloud security best practices, including identity and access management, encryption, monitoring, and compliance. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to translate technical concepts into clear and concise documentation and presentations. Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills, with the ability to quickly identify and resolve issues in cloud environments. Certifications in Azure and AWS (eg, Azure Solutions Architect Expert, AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Professional) are highly desirable
Systems Administrator - 35K + 2.5k Car Allowance Excelcare are a privately owned nursing and care provider with our Support Office based in the heart of Bromley, Kent. We are a family-run business and have been operating for over 34 years. We have 31 care homes spanning South London, Essex, Cambridge and Milton Keynes. Our vision is to continually provide outstanding care to the people living in our homes. Working within the Digital Transformation Team and reporting to the Director of Digital Transformation, we have an exciting opportunity for a Systems Administrator to join our team of implementation leads to help embed and maintain the core Care Quality and Compliance Systems. As Systems Administrator you would work alongside the team and internal stakeholders to implement a number of systems as well as support with training and provide ongoing support. We are already in the third phase of our Digital Transformation journey which will take us through the next 12 to 18 months. You'd work closely with the Project Manager to ensure timely and quality completion of the project. You should have a minimum of 2 years' experience working within project management as well as experience of the care sector. Key responsibilities: Support with current and future implementations and system enhancements by collaborating with various business areas and system owners. Support with migration of data onto new platforms prior to Go-Live. Provide training and support during and after implementation of new systems, as well as existing system. Define requirements and monitor those through to implementation. Collaborate with vendors to implement enhancements. Develop and maintain implementation and enhancement project plans. Manage project with specific focus on deliverables, tasks and due dates. Assist in modification of specific Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and User Manuals of program. Report weekly to Executive Sponsor when tasks are at risk till critical path determined. Perform independently with minimal supervision and work with others developing trusting relationships. Adapt quickly to complex culture and develop successful professional relations with key stakeholders. Recommend management of status of all ongoing projects. Anticipate delays and initiate plans and alternative solutions. Collaborate with all cross-functional team members/system owners to accomplish required tasks and provide project updates. Ensure compliance with corporate policies, project systems and processes, including those related to safeguarding, security and legal matters (eg. GDPR) Prepare meaningful reports and perform other monitoring and evaluation tasks as needed Undertake any other responsibilities that further contribute to Excelcare business plans, as required About you: Strong interpersonal skills, including the ability to influence, work collaboratively with others and proactively cultivate relationships with a diverse range of internal and external partners. Ability to handle competing priorities, balance multiple objectives and coordinate projects with diverse stakeholders. Strong planning, organizational and execution skills with unwavering attention to detail. Thorough understanding of Digital and cloud-based Systems. Knowledge of the care sector, including methods, processes, and procedures. Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.) and project management software Excellent verbal and written communication. A minimum of a Bachelor's degree or comparable job-related experience is required. Car driver with own car. Car allowance and mileage is paid. Flexibility to travel across the care home portfolio as required. Benefits of joining us as a Systems Administrator: 25 days holiday plus bank holidays Contributory pension scheme Refer a Friend Scheme rewarding £500 for every person you refer DBS certificate (criminal records check) paid for by Excelcare Comprehensive induction programme Funded qualifications Employee of the month - £100 for outstanding contribution Regular company events and staff appreciation days
May 17, 2024
Full time
Systems Administrator - 35K + 2.5k Car Allowance Excelcare are a privately owned nursing and care provider with our Support Office based in the heart of Bromley, Kent. We are a family-run business and have been operating for over 34 years. We have 31 care homes spanning South London, Essex, Cambridge and Milton Keynes. Our vision is to continually provide outstanding care to the people living in our homes. Working within the Digital Transformation Team and reporting to the Director of Digital Transformation, we have an exciting opportunity for a Systems Administrator to join our team of implementation leads to help embed and maintain the core Care Quality and Compliance Systems. As Systems Administrator you would work alongside the team and internal stakeholders to implement a number of systems as well as support with training and provide ongoing support. We are already in the third phase of our Digital Transformation journey which will take us through the next 12 to 18 months. You'd work closely with the Project Manager to ensure timely and quality completion of the project. You should have a minimum of 2 years' experience working within project management as well as experience of the care sector. Key responsibilities: Support with current and future implementations and system enhancements by collaborating with various business areas and system owners. Support with migration of data onto new platforms prior to Go-Live. Provide training and support during and after implementation of new systems, as well as existing system. Define requirements and monitor those through to implementation. Collaborate with vendors to implement enhancements. Develop and maintain implementation and enhancement project plans. Manage project with specific focus on deliverables, tasks and due dates. Assist in modification of specific Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and User Manuals of program. Report weekly to Executive Sponsor when tasks are at risk till critical path determined. Perform independently with minimal supervision and work with others developing trusting relationships. Adapt quickly to complex culture and develop successful professional relations with key stakeholders. Recommend management of status of all ongoing projects. Anticipate delays and initiate plans and alternative solutions. Collaborate with all cross-functional team members/system owners to accomplish required tasks and provide project updates. Ensure compliance with corporate policies, project systems and processes, including those related to safeguarding, security and legal matters (eg. GDPR) Prepare meaningful reports and perform other monitoring and evaluation tasks as needed Undertake any other responsibilities that further contribute to Excelcare business plans, as required About you: Strong interpersonal skills, including the ability to influence, work collaboratively with others and proactively cultivate relationships with a diverse range of internal and external partners. Ability to handle competing priorities, balance multiple objectives and coordinate projects with diverse stakeholders. Strong planning, organizational and execution skills with unwavering attention to detail. Thorough understanding of Digital and cloud-based Systems. Knowledge of the care sector, including methods, processes, and procedures. Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.) and project management software Excellent verbal and written communication. A minimum of a Bachelor's degree or comparable job-related experience is required. Car driver with own car. Car allowance and mileage is paid. Flexibility to travel across the care home portfolio as required. Benefits of joining us as a Systems Administrator: 25 days holiday plus bank holidays Contributory pension scheme Refer a Friend Scheme rewarding £500 for every person you refer DBS certificate (criminal records check) paid for by Excelcare Comprehensive induction programme Funded qualifications Employee of the month - £100 for outstanding contribution Regular company events and staff appreciation days
Job Summary As a Lead Software Engineer, you will be responsible for leading an engineering squad within the Identity Engineering organisation. You will be empowered to make technical and architectural decisions, and to influence the roadmap for your squad and the wider team, working in partnership with your peers across Product, Project Management and Engineering. You will contribute to and be part of an engaging, dynamic and inclusive engineering organisation, grounded in scrum and agile practices, CI/CD, great collaboration, functional programming and motivated by a commitment to continuous learning and improvement. Identity Engineering delivers Consumer Identity and Access Management (CIAM) capabilities across The Walt Disney Company (TWDC) including but not limited to: D isney +, Hulu, ESPN+, and Parks. Identity Engineering squads build and run high-traffic and globally replicated systems which form an integral and visible part of every user's journey at Disney properties. The Data Storage and Tooling squad are responsible for designing, building, testing, maintaining and supporting multiple services that permit TWDC to read and write customer data in a highly available and performant manner whilst ensuring strict data guarantees. They are also responsible for creating tooling to enable the safe and secure migration of data as part of our ongoing work to improve our customer's experiences. The Opportunity & Responsibilities: Lead the design, development, testing, deployment, and support of stateful microservices and lambdas in a multi-region cloud environment. Promote and support Agile methodologies such as Scrum, Kanban, and Scrumban by leading regular ceremonies such as stand-up, retrospectives and sprint planning. Mentor engineers within your squad (and beyond!) to help them improve their technical ability and build their profile within and outside of the organisation. Collaborate with Product Managers, Designers, QA, Operations, and other stakeholders to understand requirements and articulate technical decisions and outcomes. The Experience We Require From You: Familiarity with at least one of the following Java Virtual Machine (JVM) languages: Java, Scala, or Kotlin. Familiarity with at least one of the following cloud providers: Amazon Web Services (AWS), Google Cloud Compute (GCP), or Microsoft Azure. Desirable Skills Familiarity with the Scala programming language and popular frameworks such as: Cats, Cats Effect, ZIO, and http4s. Familiarity with both object oriented programming (OOP) and functional programming (FP) best practices. Familiarity with Amazon Web Services (AWS), Terraform, and infrastructure as code ( IaC ) best practices. The Perks: 25 days annual leave Private medical insurance & dental care Free Park Entry: You will have the opportunity to enter any of our parks with your family and friends for free Disney Discounts: you are entitled to discounts on designated Disney products, resort F&B and ticketing Disney+ Subscription Excellent parental and guardian leave Employee Resource Groups - Disney DIVERSITY, Disney PRIDE, our new disability & neurodiversity focused group - ENABLED, and our Mental Health & Wellbeing Group, TRUST. About Disney Streaming This position is with Disney Streaming Technology LLC, which is part of a business we call Disney Entertainment. Disney Streaming Technology LLC is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status. Disney fosters a business culture where ideas and decisions from all people help us grow, innovate, create the best stories and be relevant in a rapidly changing world. About The Walt Disney Company The Walt Disney Company, together with its subsidiaries and affiliates, is a leading diversified international family entertainment and media enterprise with the following business segments: Disney Entertainment, ESPN, Disney Parks, and Experiences and Products. From humble beginnings as a cartoon studio in the 1920s to its preeminent name in the entertainment industry today, Disney proudly continues its legacy of creating world-class stories and experiences for every member of the family. Disney's stories, characters and experiences reach consumers and guests from every corner of the globe. With operations in more than 40 countries, our employees and cast members work together to create entertainment experiences that are both universally and locally cherished.
May 17, 2024
Full time
Job Summary As a Lead Software Engineer, you will be responsible for leading an engineering squad within the Identity Engineering organisation. You will be empowered to make technical and architectural decisions, and to influence the roadmap for your squad and the wider team, working in partnership with your peers across Product, Project Management and Engineering. You will contribute to and be part of an engaging, dynamic and inclusive engineering organisation, grounded in scrum and agile practices, CI/CD, great collaboration, functional programming and motivated by a commitment to continuous learning and improvement. Identity Engineering delivers Consumer Identity and Access Management (CIAM) capabilities across The Walt Disney Company (TWDC) including but not limited to: D isney +, Hulu, ESPN+, and Parks. Identity Engineering squads build and run high-traffic and globally replicated systems which form an integral and visible part of every user's journey at Disney properties. The Data Storage and Tooling squad are responsible for designing, building, testing, maintaining and supporting multiple services that permit TWDC to read and write customer data in a highly available and performant manner whilst ensuring strict data guarantees. They are also responsible for creating tooling to enable the safe and secure migration of data as part of our ongoing work to improve our customer's experiences. The Opportunity & Responsibilities: Lead the design, development, testing, deployment, and support of stateful microservices and lambdas in a multi-region cloud environment. Promote and support Agile methodologies such as Scrum, Kanban, and Scrumban by leading regular ceremonies such as stand-up, retrospectives and sprint planning. Mentor engineers within your squad (and beyond!) to help them improve their technical ability and build their profile within and outside of the organisation. Collaborate with Product Managers, Designers, QA, Operations, and other stakeholders to understand requirements and articulate technical decisions and outcomes. The Experience We Require From You: Familiarity with at least one of the following Java Virtual Machine (JVM) languages: Java, Scala, or Kotlin. Familiarity with at least one of the following cloud providers: Amazon Web Services (AWS), Google Cloud Compute (GCP), or Microsoft Azure. Desirable Skills Familiarity with the Scala programming language and popular frameworks such as: Cats, Cats Effect, ZIO, and http4s. Familiarity with both object oriented programming (OOP) and functional programming (FP) best practices. Familiarity with Amazon Web Services (AWS), Terraform, and infrastructure as code ( IaC ) best practices. The Perks: 25 days annual leave Private medical insurance & dental care Free Park Entry: You will have the opportunity to enter any of our parks with your family and friends for free Disney Discounts: you are entitled to discounts on designated Disney products, resort F&B and ticketing Disney+ Subscription Excellent parental and guardian leave Employee Resource Groups - Disney DIVERSITY, Disney PRIDE, our new disability & neurodiversity focused group - ENABLED, and our Mental Health & Wellbeing Group, TRUST. About Disney Streaming This position is with Disney Streaming Technology LLC, which is part of a business we call Disney Entertainment. Disney Streaming Technology LLC is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status. Disney fosters a business culture where ideas and decisions from all people help us grow, innovate, create the best stories and be relevant in a rapidly changing world. About The Walt Disney Company The Walt Disney Company, together with its subsidiaries and affiliates, is a leading diversified international family entertainment and media enterprise with the following business segments: Disney Entertainment, ESPN, Disney Parks, and Experiences and Products. From humble beginnings as a cartoon studio in the 1920s to its preeminent name in the entertainment industry today, Disney proudly continues its legacy of creating world-class stories and experiences for every member of the family. Disney's stories, characters and experiences reach consumers and guests from every corner of the globe. With operations in more than 40 countries, our employees and cast members work together to create entertainment experiences that are both universally and locally cherished.
Nicholas Howard are delighted to be recruiting for a Pre-Sales Manager to join a leading Systems Integrator. We are looking for an experienced Technical Pre-Sales professional, with strong technical knowledge across a broad range of domains, from cloud and information security to networking and virtualisation. This role will have a particular interest in AI, especially conversational AI, AIOps, and automation. The successful candidate will join a team of Pre-Sales Managers who work across a number of technical domains, with the company now gaining significant traction in the AI/conversational AI space, so we are looking for an individual with strong recent experience in this arena, while also being capable of supporting work across other technical areas. Key skills Successful Pre-Sales delivery, including technical, resourcing and commercial specification of major projects Core skills and experience in Generative Artificial Intelligence (Conversation &/or AIOps) Data Centre Migration, Cloud Migration and Managed Outsource Services Strong design capabilities (medium to large engagements) Understanding of Technical Design Authority as well as project governance and managed service (ITIL) methodologies Ownership of presales engagement Strong understanding of markets, opportunities and competitors, as well as business issues and challenges Strong written and verbal communication skills ability to deliver effective and persuasive presentations and demo s to Bell Integrations customers and employees Excellent consulting and interpersonal skills; proven ability to influence and gain consensus Structured problem solving and analytical skills Collaborative working style encompassing all delivery disciplines Able to lead real and virtual teams to reach one common end goal Provide technical mentoring General Skills Experienced professional services/technical consultant to deliver presales engagements Proven experience as a successful Pre-Sales consultant with customer relationship management, technical pre-/post-sales experience Demonstrated technical design and implementation of infrastructure solutions Demonstrate Service Design and Project Governance skills and experience Project facilitation ensuring delivery of services set up in line with customer s needs Demonstrable ability to work as a consultant to CIO/IT Director level. Manage workshop environments, taking ownership and leading all aspects of workshop facilitation. Interface with Project Managers and the client s IT staff to ensure effective delivery of services Demonstrable ability to provide robust and clear feedback to customers Technical Expertise Educated to degree level, or equivalent technical experience / qualifications Demonstrable knowledge of Artificial Intelligence solution concepts such as conversational AI, AIOps & Generative AI AI core infrastructure and supporting software components, LLM modules, ML and translation engines Core platform and Operating Systems expertise and experience Strong understanding of associated Core OS technologies and tools (such as DNS, Directory Services, management tools, Clustering, replication, IP/Subnets, storage, backup etc) Data centre & cloud technologies and techniques This is a fantastic opportunity to join a hugely successful business as it continues to grow in an exciting marketplace delivering cutting edge AI technology. Please register your interest by applying now!
May 16, 2024
Full time
Nicholas Howard are delighted to be recruiting for a Pre-Sales Manager to join a leading Systems Integrator. We are looking for an experienced Technical Pre-Sales professional, with strong technical knowledge across a broad range of domains, from cloud and information security to networking and virtualisation. This role will have a particular interest in AI, especially conversational AI, AIOps, and automation. The successful candidate will join a team of Pre-Sales Managers who work across a number of technical domains, with the company now gaining significant traction in the AI/conversational AI space, so we are looking for an individual with strong recent experience in this arena, while also being capable of supporting work across other technical areas. Key skills Successful Pre-Sales delivery, including technical, resourcing and commercial specification of major projects Core skills and experience in Generative Artificial Intelligence (Conversation &/or AIOps) Data Centre Migration, Cloud Migration and Managed Outsource Services Strong design capabilities (medium to large engagements) Understanding of Technical Design Authority as well as project governance and managed service (ITIL) methodologies Ownership of presales engagement Strong understanding of markets, opportunities and competitors, as well as business issues and challenges Strong written and verbal communication skills ability to deliver effective and persuasive presentations and demo s to Bell Integrations customers and employees Excellent consulting and interpersonal skills; proven ability to influence and gain consensus Structured problem solving and analytical skills Collaborative working style encompassing all delivery disciplines Able to lead real and virtual teams to reach one common end goal Provide technical mentoring General Skills Experienced professional services/technical consultant to deliver presales engagements Proven experience as a successful Pre-Sales consultant with customer relationship management, technical pre-/post-sales experience Demonstrated technical design and implementation of infrastructure solutions Demonstrate Service Design and Project Governance skills and experience Project facilitation ensuring delivery of services set up in line with customer s needs Demonstrable ability to work as a consultant to CIO/IT Director level. Manage workshop environments, taking ownership and leading all aspects of workshop facilitation. Interface with Project Managers and the client s IT staff to ensure effective delivery of services Demonstrable ability to provide robust and clear feedback to customers Technical Expertise Educated to degree level, or equivalent technical experience / qualifications Demonstrable knowledge of Artificial Intelligence solution concepts such as conversational AI, AIOps & Generative AI AI core infrastructure and supporting software components, LLM modules, ML and translation engines Core platform and Operating Systems expertise and experience Strong understanding of associated Core OS technologies and tools (such as DNS, Directory Services, management tools, Clustering, replication, IP/Subnets, storage, backup etc) Data centre & cloud technologies and techniques This is a fantastic opportunity to join a hugely successful business as it continues to grow in an exciting marketplace delivering cutting edge AI technology. Please register your interest by applying now!
SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 1 General development work Contributes to requirements analysis and design activity including conducting workshops Develops MSSQL database tables, stored procedures, user defined functions, views, sql agent jobs and SSIS packages to design specifications as provided by Development Manager Develops user interfaces and components in VB.Net/C# to design specifications as provided Development Manager Develop and document key features of current in use APIs Develops C# features for API Have knowledge of developing features for website in C#/sitecore CMS Have exposure to Microsoft Azure Have exposure to Microsoft Dynamics within the cloud Have exposure to report building within the cloud and SQL Participated in migration of data from system to system including cloud based systems Develops unit and integration tests for SQL and .NET objects Contributes to ongoing improvements to development methodology, ALM, and DLM Contributes to ongoing development of system design and architecture Contributes to grooming of product backlog Contributes to peer review of code changes Actively participates in standup meetings (agile meetings) Contributes to demonstrations of deliverables to stakeholders Communicates with suppliers and developers of 3rd party systems as required Assists with project management and reporting as required
May 16, 2024
Full time
SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 1 General development work Contributes to requirements analysis and design activity including conducting workshops Develops MSSQL database tables, stored procedures, user defined functions, views, sql agent jobs and SSIS packages to design specifications as provided by Development Manager Develops user interfaces and components in VB.Net/C# to design specifications as provided Development Manager Develop and document key features of current in use APIs Develops C# features for API Have knowledge of developing features for website in C#/sitecore CMS Have exposure to Microsoft Azure Have exposure to Microsoft Dynamics within the cloud Have exposure to report building within the cloud and SQL Participated in migration of data from system to system including cloud based systems Develops unit and integration tests for SQL and .NET objects Contributes to ongoing improvements to development methodology, ALM, and DLM Contributes to ongoing development of system design and architecture Contributes to grooming of product backlog Contributes to peer review of code changes Actively participates in standup meetings (agile meetings) Contributes to demonstrations of deliverables to stakeholders Communicates with suppliers and developers of 3rd party systems as required Assists with project management and reporting as required
The Money and Pensions Service vision is everyone making the most of their money and pensions. This new organisation brings together the free services delivered by the Money Advice Service, The Pensions Advisory Service and Pension Wise. We are an Arms-Length organisation, sponsored by the Department for Work and Pensions, with a joint commitment to ensuring that people have access and guidance to the information they need to make effective financial decisions over their lifetime. The organisation will also engage with HM Treasury, which is responsible for policy on financial capability and debt advice. Working hand-in-hand with stakeholders throughout the UK, the Money and Pensions Service will ensure that money and pensions guidance is available to those that need it, adapting to people's changing needs throughout their lives.The Finance Systems ERP Manager will be expected to work collaboratively with stakeholders across the business to deep dive in to system requirements. The purpose of the role is to manage the entire end to end project lifecycle for implementing new systems like ERP, payroll, expenses, invoicing etc. You will lead on scoping out the details, making system recommendations, implementing the new ERP/other systems and post implementation problem solving. In this role you will be responsible for the following; End to end responsibility for new systems delivery, from scoping through to implementation and post implementation problem solving. Design and implementation of integrations between the ERP application and other applications. Work closely with IT to manage security risks Create and maintain a comprehensive project plan, ensuring realistic and achievable timelines. Track and maintain an issues log during build, IAT and UAT process. Present scoping findings to senior leadership with recommendations Responsibility for tracking costs against budget Coordinate data migrations to ensure successful go-lives Prepare Post Project Evaluation Providing ERP end-user training and technical support. Documenting ERP processes and preparing deployment progress updates and training Skills and experience; Strong technical expertise in cloud-based HR, Payroll and Finance solutions In depth knowledge and experience of all stages of the project life cycle including development of business cases and mobilisation of projects Ability to work to tight deadlines and with great attention to detail in a complex and dynamic environment Excellent project management skills Desirable Skills: Experience of using SAGE 200 financials and Sage 50 payroll Knowledge of Excel in Business (EiB) Financial and management accounting knowledge with relevant experience gained in a large and/or complex organisation Computer software skills, including Excel, Power BI, and data manipulation Financial Services ERP implementation advantageous The Money and Pensions Service is based in Bedford and as a key employer in the town we work hard to ensure that we are an active part of the community. This is a great opportunity for you to join us in Bedford and to be an integral part of the Money and Pensions Service team.We are already forging great relationships with Bedford Borough Council and other local organisations to ensure that we are an active part of the community and fully integrated to play our part in the Government's "levelling-up" strategy. This is a wonderful opportunity for you to be one of the first colleagues to join us in Bedford and to be an integral part of helping us establish ourselves in the town.At the heart of the Money and Pensions Service are our values - caring, connecting and transforming, which are the foundation of our success. They permeate every area of our work and define all our business relationships and the way we work with each other. We're not only looking for the best people in and around Bedford to come and work for us, but we need people who align themselves to our values: - Caring We care about our colleagues and people whose lives we are here to transform. Connecting We will transform lives through our ability to make positive connections. Transforming We are committed to transforming lives and make a positive societal impact. About MaPS At MaPS, we help people - particularly those most in need - to improve their financial wellbeing and build a better, more confident future. Working collaboratively across the UK, we make sure customers can access high-quality money and pensions guidance and debt advice throughout their lives, however and whenever they need it. About our people In our move to Bedford, we aim to attract and retain the absolute best talent, so we can achieve our objectives and continue to make a difference to millions of people's lives. We are keen to encourage applications from individuals across the whole community with the skills, knowledge, and behaviours for the job, and who show a strong commitment to MaPS' objectives, values, and vision. It is important to us that we continue our ambition to be a genuinely diverse and inclusive organisation, so that we reflect the people we are here to help. Our inclusive working environment By fostering our values, we are immensely proud of the inclusive working environment that we have created. The diversity of our people is a strength that we embrace and wish to build upon, so we are committed to attracting people of all backgrounds.We work hard to ensure that we have a progressive approach to inclusion, equity and belonging. We really do want our colleagues to "bring their whole selves to work."By way of brief example, we have an enviable ethnic diversity mix, equal gender balance with a zero mean gender pay gap and thriving colleague and ally networks,
May 16, 2024
Full time
The Money and Pensions Service vision is everyone making the most of their money and pensions. This new organisation brings together the free services delivered by the Money Advice Service, The Pensions Advisory Service and Pension Wise. We are an Arms-Length organisation, sponsored by the Department for Work and Pensions, with a joint commitment to ensuring that people have access and guidance to the information they need to make effective financial decisions over their lifetime. The organisation will also engage with HM Treasury, which is responsible for policy on financial capability and debt advice. Working hand-in-hand with stakeholders throughout the UK, the Money and Pensions Service will ensure that money and pensions guidance is available to those that need it, adapting to people's changing needs throughout their lives.The Finance Systems ERP Manager will be expected to work collaboratively with stakeholders across the business to deep dive in to system requirements. The purpose of the role is to manage the entire end to end project lifecycle for implementing new systems like ERP, payroll, expenses, invoicing etc. You will lead on scoping out the details, making system recommendations, implementing the new ERP/other systems and post implementation problem solving. In this role you will be responsible for the following; End to end responsibility for new systems delivery, from scoping through to implementation and post implementation problem solving. Design and implementation of integrations between the ERP application and other applications. Work closely with IT to manage security risks Create and maintain a comprehensive project plan, ensuring realistic and achievable timelines. Track and maintain an issues log during build, IAT and UAT process. Present scoping findings to senior leadership with recommendations Responsibility for tracking costs against budget Coordinate data migrations to ensure successful go-lives Prepare Post Project Evaluation Providing ERP end-user training and technical support. Documenting ERP processes and preparing deployment progress updates and training Skills and experience; Strong technical expertise in cloud-based HR, Payroll and Finance solutions In depth knowledge and experience of all stages of the project life cycle including development of business cases and mobilisation of projects Ability to work to tight deadlines and with great attention to detail in a complex and dynamic environment Excellent project management skills Desirable Skills: Experience of using SAGE 200 financials and Sage 50 payroll Knowledge of Excel in Business (EiB) Financial and management accounting knowledge with relevant experience gained in a large and/or complex organisation Computer software skills, including Excel, Power BI, and data manipulation Financial Services ERP implementation advantageous The Money and Pensions Service is based in Bedford and as a key employer in the town we work hard to ensure that we are an active part of the community. This is a great opportunity for you to join us in Bedford and to be an integral part of the Money and Pensions Service team.We are already forging great relationships with Bedford Borough Council and other local organisations to ensure that we are an active part of the community and fully integrated to play our part in the Government's "levelling-up" strategy. This is a wonderful opportunity for you to be one of the first colleagues to join us in Bedford and to be an integral part of helping us establish ourselves in the town.At the heart of the Money and Pensions Service are our values - caring, connecting and transforming, which are the foundation of our success. They permeate every area of our work and define all our business relationships and the way we work with each other. We're not only looking for the best people in and around Bedford to come and work for us, but we need people who align themselves to our values: - Caring We care about our colleagues and people whose lives we are here to transform. Connecting We will transform lives through our ability to make positive connections. Transforming We are committed to transforming lives and make a positive societal impact. About MaPS At MaPS, we help people - particularly those most in need - to improve their financial wellbeing and build a better, more confident future. Working collaboratively across the UK, we make sure customers can access high-quality money and pensions guidance and debt advice throughout their lives, however and whenever they need it. About our people In our move to Bedford, we aim to attract and retain the absolute best talent, so we can achieve our objectives and continue to make a difference to millions of people's lives. We are keen to encourage applications from individuals across the whole community with the skills, knowledge, and behaviours for the job, and who show a strong commitment to MaPS' objectives, values, and vision. It is important to us that we continue our ambition to be a genuinely diverse and inclusive organisation, so that we reflect the people we are here to help. Our inclusive working environment By fostering our values, we are immensely proud of the inclusive working environment that we have created. The diversity of our people is a strength that we embrace and wish to build upon, so we are committed to attracting people of all backgrounds.We work hard to ensure that we have a progressive approach to inclusion, equity and belonging. We really do want our colleagues to "bring their whole selves to work."By way of brief example, we have an enviable ethnic diversity mix, equal gender balance with a zero mean gender pay gap and thriving colleague and ally networks,
Technology Cloud Platform Azure Development & Solution Architecting, Technology Cloud Platform Databases on Azure Company ITL UK Requisition ID 117618BR Role - Technology Architect Location - London, UK We are looking for an Enterprise Architect to establish, maintain and evolve Architecture Baseline within the customer engagement. Will need to drive Architecture principles and standards within Change programmes and projects, taking a consultative approach with internal and external stakeholder on meeting business demands with least disruption and in a cost-efficient manner. The person will need to be a technology evangelist keeping in pace with technology developments especially around Cloud Migrations & IT Infrastructure, continuously assessing its suitability for customer demands. Where and when necessary, will need to work with ecosystem of Customers, OEMs, sub-contracting partners and internal teams to enable and drive adoption by undertaking Proof of Concepts, Proof of Solutions and Pilots. Will need to liaise with customer stakeholders across Transformation (Change Owners), Operations (Service Owners) and interact with Business Owners in support of Architecture Activities. Responsible for coordination with Project Managers, IT Infrastructure teams, and external vendors in Design and Architecture Assurance capacity. This role provides technical and business guidance, review and oversight of related work products, and serves as an escalation point for queries that span technology choices, architecture design decisions, tools choice, Disaster Recovery, Business Continuity, across Cloud, On-premise and applications landscape . Will need to maintain strong knowledge of and relationship with Customer and OEM leadership, with an insights on their challenges, working style, and operational requirements. JOB DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES Establish baseline of current Architecture. In consultation with stakeholders, develop and maintain target state of Architecture with a roadmap for achieving it. The roadmap must be clear in capturing projects required in different scope areas, high level dependencies, sequencing, business case feasibility and indicative costs. Drive architecture governance, including participation in review, approvals and being focal point for Architecture queries. Continuously learn, understand, assess, guide, and advise stakeholders with regards to disruptive technologies and trends. Work closely with Architects, Program Managers, Project Managers and Delivery Managers across customer, internal and external eco-system Actively participate in critical, large scale or complex projects such as migration from on-premise to public cloud platforms. Conduct periodic architectural evaluation, compliance check and identify the need for design and analysis of enterprise-wide systems. Stimulate thinking and potential project pipeline in areas such as Public Cloud, Private Cloud, Networks, Digital Workplace, Security, Data and Apps. Work with demand managers to understand requirements (such as Request for Solution) to identify scope areas, potential impacts, assessment of project way forward, estimation for design, deployment and operations. Support project initiation and drive decisions in design, architecture and technology choices through informed logic (such as cost, performance, strategic alignment) Review new and ongoing projects architecture for compliance with IT standards, policies and architectural plans. Establish baseline of current Architecture. In consultation with stakeholders, develop and maintain target state of Architecture with a roadmap for achieving it. The roadmap must be clear in capturing projects required in different scope areas, high level dependencies, sequencing, business case feasibility and indicative costs. Drive architecture governance, including participation in review, approvals and being focal point for Architecture queries. Continuously learn, understand, assess, guide, and advise stakeholders with regards to disruptive technologies and trends. Work closely with Architects, Program Managers, Project Managers and Delivery Managers across customer, internal and external eco-system Actively participate in critical, large scale or complex projects such as migration from on-premise to public cloud platforms. Conduct periodic architectural evaluation, compliance check and identify the need for design and analysis of enterprise-wide systems. Stimulate thinking and potential project pipeline in areas such as Public Cloud, Private Cloud, Networks, Digital Workplace, Security, Data and Apps. Work with demand managers to understand requirements (such as Request for Solution) to identify scope areas, potential impacts, assessment of project way forward, estimation for design, deployment and operations. Support project initiation and drive decisions in design, architecture and technology choices through informed logic (such as cost, performance, strategic alignment) Review new and ongoing projects architecture for compliance with IT standards, policies and architectural plans. Minimum 5yrs experience as Enterprise Architect with demonstrable skills in solution design for complex infrastructure transformation heavy engagements (on-premise and public cloud mix) Excellent English communication skills - both written and verbal Strong understanding of architectural frameworks such as TOGAF, Zachman Excellent leadership and interpersonal skills Ability to work in a multi-cultural high paced environment where teams operate from multiple time zones. Strong problem-solving skills. Ability and flexibility to work from Infosys or Customer offices on a regular basis, on need basis or on short notice. Proficiency and self-reliance on use of productivity tools (such as office suite, project planning and management tools, reports, presentations) Proficiency in modelling and graphical representation of Architecture Minimum 5yrs experience as Enterprise Architect with demonstrable skills in solution design for complex infrastructure transformation heavy engagements (on-premise and public cloud mix) Excellent English communication skills - both written and verbal Strong understanding of architectural frameworks such as TOGAF, Zachman Excellent leadership and interpersonal skills Ability to work in a multi-cultural high paced environment where teams operate from multiple time zones. Strong problem-solving skills. Ability and flexibility to work from Infosys or Customer offices on a regular basis, on need basis or on short notice. Proficiency and self-reliance on use of productivity tools (such as office suite, project planning and management tools, reports, presentations) Proficiency in modelling and graphical representation of Architecture Accredited Professional Certification (such as TOGAF, Zachman) Trainings and certifications on cloud technologies (such as Azure, IBM Cloud)
May 16, 2024
Full time
Technology Cloud Platform Azure Development & Solution Architecting, Technology Cloud Platform Databases on Azure Company ITL UK Requisition ID 117618BR Role - Technology Architect Location - London, UK We are looking for an Enterprise Architect to establish, maintain and evolve Architecture Baseline within the customer engagement. Will need to drive Architecture principles and standards within Change programmes and projects, taking a consultative approach with internal and external stakeholder on meeting business demands with least disruption and in a cost-efficient manner. The person will need to be a technology evangelist keeping in pace with technology developments especially around Cloud Migrations & IT Infrastructure, continuously assessing its suitability for customer demands. Where and when necessary, will need to work with ecosystem of Customers, OEMs, sub-contracting partners and internal teams to enable and drive adoption by undertaking Proof of Concepts, Proof of Solutions and Pilots. Will need to liaise with customer stakeholders across Transformation (Change Owners), Operations (Service Owners) and interact with Business Owners in support of Architecture Activities. Responsible for coordination with Project Managers, IT Infrastructure teams, and external vendors in Design and Architecture Assurance capacity. This role provides technical and business guidance, review and oversight of related work products, and serves as an escalation point for queries that span technology choices, architecture design decisions, tools choice, Disaster Recovery, Business Continuity, across Cloud, On-premise and applications landscape . Will need to maintain strong knowledge of and relationship with Customer and OEM leadership, with an insights on their challenges, working style, and operational requirements. JOB DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES Establish baseline of current Architecture. In consultation with stakeholders, develop and maintain target state of Architecture with a roadmap for achieving it. The roadmap must be clear in capturing projects required in different scope areas, high level dependencies, sequencing, business case feasibility and indicative costs. Drive architecture governance, including participation in review, approvals and being focal point for Architecture queries. Continuously learn, understand, assess, guide, and advise stakeholders with regards to disruptive technologies and trends. Work closely with Architects, Program Managers, Project Managers and Delivery Managers across customer, internal and external eco-system Actively participate in critical, large scale or complex projects such as migration from on-premise to public cloud platforms. Conduct periodic architectural evaluation, compliance check and identify the need for design and analysis of enterprise-wide systems. Stimulate thinking and potential project pipeline in areas such as Public Cloud, Private Cloud, Networks, Digital Workplace, Security, Data and Apps. Work with demand managers to understand requirements (such as Request for Solution) to identify scope areas, potential impacts, assessment of project way forward, estimation for design, deployment and operations. Support project initiation and drive decisions in design, architecture and technology choices through informed logic (such as cost, performance, strategic alignment) Review new and ongoing projects architecture for compliance with IT standards, policies and architectural plans. Establish baseline of current Architecture. In consultation with stakeholders, develop and maintain target state of Architecture with a roadmap for achieving it. The roadmap must be clear in capturing projects required in different scope areas, high level dependencies, sequencing, business case feasibility and indicative costs. Drive architecture governance, including participation in review, approvals and being focal point for Architecture queries. Continuously learn, understand, assess, guide, and advise stakeholders with regards to disruptive technologies and trends. Work closely with Architects, Program Managers, Project Managers and Delivery Managers across customer, internal and external eco-system Actively participate in critical, large scale or complex projects such as migration from on-premise to public cloud platforms. Conduct periodic architectural evaluation, compliance check and identify the need for design and analysis of enterprise-wide systems. Stimulate thinking and potential project pipeline in areas such as Public Cloud, Private Cloud, Networks, Digital Workplace, Security, Data and Apps. Work with demand managers to understand requirements (such as Request for Solution) to identify scope areas, potential impacts, assessment of project way forward, estimation for design, deployment and operations. Support project initiation and drive decisions in design, architecture and technology choices through informed logic (such as cost, performance, strategic alignment) Review new and ongoing projects architecture for compliance with IT standards, policies and architectural plans. Minimum 5yrs experience as Enterprise Architect with demonstrable skills in solution design for complex infrastructure transformation heavy engagements (on-premise and public cloud mix) Excellent English communication skills - both written and verbal Strong understanding of architectural frameworks such as TOGAF, Zachman Excellent leadership and interpersonal skills Ability to work in a multi-cultural high paced environment where teams operate from multiple time zones. Strong problem-solving skills. Ability and flexibility to work from Infosys or Customer offices on a regular basis, on need basis or on short notice. Proficiency and self-reliance on use of productivity tools (such as office suite, project planning and management tools, reports, presentations) Proficiency in modelling and graphical representation of Architecture Minimum 5yrs experience as Enterprise Architect with demonstrable skills in solution design for complex infrastructure transformation heavy engagements (on-premise and public cloud mix) Excellent English communication skills - both written and verbal Strong understanding of architectural frameworks such as TOGAF, Zachman Excellent leadership and interpersonal skills Ability to work in a multi-cultural high paced environment where teams operate from multiple time zones. Strong problem-solving skills. Ability and flexibility to work from Infosys or Customer offices on a regular basis, on need basis or on short notice. Proficiency and self-reliance on use of productivity tools (such as office suite, project planning and management tools, reports, presentations) Proficiency in modelling and graphical representation of Architecture Accredited Professional Certification (such as TOGAF, Zachman) Trainings and certifications on cloud technologies (such as Azure, IBM Cloud)
Here at the Financial Times, gold-standard journalism is just the beginning. 500+-people strong, our Product & Tech team keeps us ahead of the ever-changing digital landscape by delivering cutting-edge products to over one million digital subscribers every day. Our plans for growth rely on a diverse, dedicated and dynamic group of product, tech, delivery and data specialists - everyone's welcome in this friendly, forward-thinking team. And with entrepreneurial spirit, intelligence and opportunity at every turn, there's no limit to where your FT career will take you. The role This is a new role in our Technology department. The successful post-holder will work across engineering teams responsible for the core platforms and subscription products. They will identify opportunities and work to enhance, simplify, and scale the architectures in line with our strategy and to meet the business' needs. To date, software architecture is designed and defined by engineers within each product or platform team, and is generally a collaborative effort. Growing complexity in our business and constraints introduced by pressure on the publishing and news industries require us to be robust in choosing technologies, introducing standards, being consistent, and reusing components and services wherever possible. This role will ensure alignment on key domain areas for our business such as: How the content model, and the services surrounding it, is designed both for easy retrieval and presentation, and also for ML processing. Optimising architectures and infrastructure to enhance and improve integrations between SaaS and in-house software solutions (specifically marketing, customer relationship management, and similar solutions). Reporting directly to our Chief Technology Officer, this position suits someone who is self-directed, is an excellent communicator and has a proven ability to build relationships with colleagues and vendors. You will work closely with our Technical Directors, their engineering teams and your counterpart Data Architect. This position does not have any line management responsibilities and there are no immediate plans to expand the architecture team. It is a 'Principal' role in the sense that you will be leading our technical architecture in an individual contributor capacity. Prior experience with full-stack application architecture is essential, whereas business systems architecture experience is preferred but not required. Main responsibilities Be a technical authority and ensure excellence in system architecture across the FT's software platforms and product portfolio. Identify strategic requirements across the portfolio, advising the CTO, Technical Directors, and senior engineers on technical roadmaps and migration plans. Assist development teams with the interpretation of platform, product and project requirements and translate these into solutions Ensure seamless integrations of domain models and components to facilitate efficient data and business flows across groups and existing architectures. Ensure that the infrastructure is fit for purpose to support the portfolio's offering with appropriate resilience, performance and flexibility. Build effective relationships with product owners, engineering teams, external suppliers and stakeholders as required. Contribute to the evolution of the FT's Technical Strategy, including setting patterns, standards, policies, and roadmaps, and incorporating relevant industry trends and technical developments. What we are looking for Demonstrable experience in a senior technical role, with responsibility for defining and developing high-volume, multi-tiered, horizontally scalable online software architectures. Technical knowledge of public cloud technologies. Experience assessing and selecting IaaS and PaaS solutions based on requirements and cost effectiveness. Technical knowledge and demonstrable experience of Object Oriented Analysis and Design, Domain Driven Design and Service Oriented Architectures, as well as experience conducting code and system reviews. Experience evaluating new technologies for their appropriateness, including assessing their strategic and/or tactical benefit. Demonstrable experience translating business and feature requirements into technical specifications, ideally including content management, online media production, publishing workflow tools and services, user personalisation services, and marketing / sales technology solutions. A grasp of existing and emerging technologies and their potential to enhance the performance and shape of technical architectures and systems. Ability to communicate complex technical concepts to technical and non-technical stakeholders. Experience building effective relationships with a wide range of peers and colleagues, including working across organisational boundaries and leading capable and experienced developers without having direct management responsibility, and often in situations where divergent views are held. Additional skills and experience we're interested in are listed below. If you don't have this experience yet, these are non-essential and we would still very much welcome an application from you. A background in software engineering, software design, content or data architecture, or database design and architecture. Experience breaking down large technical projects into smaller iterations to aid delivery and allow demonstration of incremental value. In-depth knowledge of data storage solutions ranging from data lakes, data warehouses, relational and nonrelational databases, columnar and graph databases. Experience of supplier management, particularly in evaluating technologies and SaaS solutions through competitive tendering processes. Our benefits vary depending on location, but we are committed to providing best in class perks across all our offices as well as an inclusive environment to develop your career. Examples of our benefits include; generous annual leave allowances, flexible working (including working from home), medical cover, enhanced maternity & paternity packages, subsidised gym memberships and Giving Back opportunities. Full details of our benefits can be found here . Our commitment to diversity and inclusion in the workplace The FT is committed to providing an inclusive working environment for all. We are an equal opportunities employer who seeks to recruit and appoint the best talent regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, socio-economic background, religion and/or belief. We believe that a supportive workplace is one where employees feel they can be themselves at work and have the flexibility they need to meet their personal needs. Please let us know if you require any adjustments as part of the application process or to enable you to attend an interview. If you would like to discuss your requirements, or have any questions, please contact and a member of our team will be happy to help. Have you been previously employed at the FT? Have you previously taken part in an FT Early careers programme? e.g. FT Talent Challenge, FT News School, work experience etc. Please select the currency of your salary expectations. If not listed, please select Other Currency. Please select What are your base annual salary expectations? What is your current notice period in weeks? Please select Will you now or in the future require sponsorship for employment visa status in the country for which this role is based? I accept the candidate privacy notice and consent to being contacted in regard to this application. As part of the FT's commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion, in this section we ask for information to help us measure the effectiveness of our equal opportunity policies. This information is voluntary and your application will not be treated differently based on whether or not you provide these details. Your information will be stored separately to your application on our recruitment system, with safeguards in place to ensure that your data is kept secure and treated confidentially. Hiring managers and recruiters cannot see this information on an individual basis. We may use the data in an anonymised form for reporting purposes or as required to comply with statutory reporting requirements, depending on your location. Gender Identity (Select one) Agender Genderfluid Genderqueer Man Non-binary Woman Other Prefer not to say Ethnicity (Select one) Asian - Bangladeshi Asian - Chinese Asian - Indian Asian - Japanese Asian - Pakistani Asian - Other Black - African Black - British Black - Caribbean Black - Other Mixed - White & Asian Mixed - White & Black African Mixed - White & Black Caribbean Mixed - Other White - British White - Irish White - Other White - Other European Other Prefer not to say Sexual Orientation (Select one) Asexual Bisexual Demisexual/Grey Asexual Heterosexual (Straight) Homosexual (Gay/Lesbian) Pansexual Queer Other Prefer not to say Religion (Select one) Buddhist Christian Hindu Jewish Muslim Sikh No religion Other Prefer not to say What was the occupation of your main household earner when you were aged 14 . click apply for full job details
May 16, 2024
Full time
Here at the Financial Times, gold-standard journalism is just the beginning. 500+-people strong, our Product & Tech team keeps us ahead of the ever-changing digital landscape by delivering cutting-edge products to over one million digital subscribers every day. Our plans for growth rely on a diverse, dedicated and dynamic group of product, tech, delivery and data specialists - everyone's welcome in this friendly, forward-thinking team. And with entrepreneurial spirit, intelligence and opportunity at every turn, there's no limit to where your FT career will take you. The role This is a new role in our Technology department. The successful post-holder will work across engineering teams responsible for the core platforms and subscription products. They will identify opportunities and work to enhance, simplify, and scale the architectures in line with our strategy and to meet the business' needs. To date, software architecture is designed and defined by engineers within each product or platform team, and is generally a collaborative effort. Growing complexity in our business and constraints introduced by pressure on the publishing and news industries require us to be robust in choosing technologies, introducing standards, being consistent, and reusing components and services wherever possible. This role will ensure alignment on key domain areas for our business such as: How the content model, and the services surrounding it, is designed both for easy retrieval and presentation, and also for ML processing. Optimising architectures and infrastructure to enhance and improve integrations between SaaS and in-house software solutions (specifically marketing, customer relationship management, and similar solutions). Reporting directly to our Chief Technology Officer, this position suits someone who is self-directed, is an excellent communicator and has a proven ability to build relationships with colleagues and vendors. You will work closely with our Technical Directors, their engineering teams and your counterpart Data Architect. This position does not have any line management responsibilities and there are no immediate plans to expand the architecture team. It is a 'Principal' role in the sense that you will be leading our technical architecture in an individual contributor capacity. Prior experience with full-stack application architecture is essential, whereas business systems architecture experience is preferred but not required. Main responsibilities Be a technical authority and ensure excellence in system architecture across the FT's software platforms and product portfolio. Identify strategic requirements across the portfolio, advising the CTO, Technical Directors, and senior engineers on technical roadmaps and migration plans. Assist development teams with the interpretation of platform, product and project requirements and translate these into solutions Ensure seamless integrations of domain models and components to facilitate efficient data and business flows across groups and existing architectures. Ensure that the infrastructure is fit for purpose to support the portfolio's offering with appropriate resilience, performance and flexibility. Build effective relationships with product owners, engineering teams, external suppliers and stakeholders as required. Contribute to the evolution of the FT's Technical Strategy, including setting patterns, standards, policies, and roadmaps, and incorporating relevant industry trends and technical developments. What we are looking for Demonstrable experience in a senior technical role, with responsibility for defining and developing high-volume, multi-tiered, horizontally scalable online software architectures. Technical knowledge of public cloud technologies. Experience assessing and selecting IaaS and PaaS solutions based on requirements and cost effectiveness. Technical knowledge and demonstrable experience of Object Oriented Analysis and Design, Domain Driven Design and Service Oriented Architectures, as well as experience conducting code and system reviews. Experience evaluating new technologies for their appropriateness, including assessing their strategic and/or tactical benefit. Demonstrable experience translating business and feature requirements into technical specifications, ideally including content management, online media production, publishing workflow tools and services, user personalisation services, and marketing / sales technology solutions. A grasp of existing and emerging technologies and their potential to enhance the performance and shape of technical architectures and systems. Ability to communicate complex technical concepts to technical and non-technical stakeholders. Experience building effective relationships with a wide range of peers and colleagues, including working across organisational boundaries and leading capable and experienced developers without having direct management responsibility, and often in situations where divergent views are held. Additional skills and experience we're interested in are listed below. If you don't have this experience yet, these are non-essential and we would still very much welcome an application from you. A background in software engineering, software design, content or data architecture, or database design and architecture. Experience breaking down large technical projects into smaller iterations to aid delivery and allow demonstration of incremental value. In-depth knowledge of data storage solutions ranging from data lakes, data warehouses, relational and nonrelational databases, columnar and graph databases. Experience of supplier management, particularly in evaluating technologies and SaaS solutions through competitive tendering processes. Our benefits vary depending on location, but we are committed to providing best in class perks across all our offices as well as an inclusive environment to develop your career. Examples of our benefits include; generous annual leave allowances, flexible working (including working from home), medical cover, enhanced maternity & paternity packages, subsidised gym memberships and Giving Back opportunities. Full details of our benefits can be found here . Our commitment to diversity and inclusion in the workplace The FT is committed to providing an inclusive working environment for all. We are an equal opportunities employer who seeks to recruit and appoint the best talent regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, socio-economic background, religion and/or belief. We believe that a supportive workplace is one where employees feel they can be themselves at work and have the flexibility they need to meet their personal needs. Please let us know if you require any adjustments as part of the application process or to enable you to attend an interview. If you would like to discuss your requirements, or have any questions, please contact and a member of our team will be happy to help. Have you been previously employed at the FT? Have you previously taken part in an FT Early careers programme? e.g. FT Talent Challenge, FT News School, work experience etc. Please select the currency of your salary expectations. If not listed, please select Other Currency. Please select What are your base annual salary expectations? What is your current notice period in weeks? Please select Will you now or in the future require sponsorship for employment visa status in the country for which this role is based? I accept the candidate privacy notice and consent to being contacted in regard to this application. As part of the FT's commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion, in this section we ask for information to help us measure the effectiveness of our equal opportunity policies. This information is voluntary and your application will not be treated differently based on whether or not you provide these details. Your information will be stored separately to your application on our recruitment system, with safeguards in place to ensure that your data is kept secure and treated confidentially. Hiring managers and recruiters cannot see this information on an individual basis. We may use the data in an anonymised form for reporting purposes or as required to comply with statutory reporting requirements, depending on your location. Gender Identity (Select one) Agender Genderfluid Genderqueer Man Non-binary Woman Other Prefer not to say Ethnicity (Select one) Asian - Bangladeshi Asian - Chinese Asian - Indian Asian - Japanese Asian - Pakistani Asian - Other Black - African Black - British Black - Caribbean Black - Other Mixed - White & Asian Mixed - White & Black African Mixed - White & Black Caribbean Mixed - Other White - British White - Irish White - Other White - Other European Other Prefer not to say Sexual Orientation (Select one) Asexual Bisexual Demisexual/Grey Asexual Heterosexual (Straight) Homosexual (Gay/Lesbian) Pansexual Queer Other Prefer not to say Religion (Select one) Buddhist Christian Hindu Jewish Muslim Sikh No religion Other Prefer not to say What was the occupation of your main household earner when you were aged 14 . click apply for full job details
Azure Solutions Architect Azure Expert MSP Upto £95,000 + Remote One of the UK's most respected Azure Expert MSP's are actively seeking an experienced Azure Cloud Solutions Architect to join their team with a focus on enterprise Azure solutions for enterprise customers. Their Credentials Azure Expert MSP Microsoft Solution Partner for Azure (Infra), Digital & App Innovation (Azure), Data & AI (Azure), Modern Work, Security Driving 'Fearless Growth' for customers in the cloud Unrivalled relationship with Microsoft UK Your Role Business Transformation: Consult within the Microsoft Cloud Adoption Framework to transform customers' businesses towards new cloud operating models. Target Environments Design: Define the customer's target landing zone environment based on Azure Landing Zones, using your knowledge of the design principles and areas. Architecture Design: Design and develop robust, scalable, and secure infrastructure architectures for cloud-based services, ensuring application appropriate designs for cost optimisation, performance efficiency, reliability, operational excellence, and security. Customer Azure SME Support the customers; development towards their target cloud operating model, including deployment advice, transition to customer teams, and to our own managed services when in scope. Working with other cloud solution architects, project managers, and your practice area colleagues to deliver enterprise level Azure public cloud implementation and migration. ️ Technical Expertise Extensive Professional Background: Possess a minimum of 6+ years of professional experience within the IT consulting, technology, and solutions sector. Azure Expertise: Demonstrate Minimum 3 years hands on experience with Azure IaaS services including Microsoft Entra ID, Azure Networking, Azure Virtual Machines and Scale Sets, Azure storage, Azure Key Vault, Azure Backup, Azure Site Recovery, Azure Monitor, Azure Defender for Cloud, DevOps, Terraform, and Azure CLI or PowerShell script automation. Framework Understanding: Understand the nuances of Microsoft's Cloud Adoption Framework, Azure Landing Zones, and Well Architected Framework. Project Ownership: Capable of taking technical ownership of projects from inception through to completion. Documentation Excellence: Uphold high standards of technical documentation. Certifications: Hold Microsoft Azure certifications, specifically Azure Solutions Architect Expert AZ-305 and/or Azure Administrator Associate AZ-104 . Want to find out more? Apply here or get in touch with Oli Ridley directly via LinkedIn.
May 16, 2024
Full time
Azure Solutions Architect Azure Expert MSP Upto £95,000 + Remote One of the UK's most respected Azure Expert MSP's are actively seeking an experienced Azure Cloud Solutions Architect to join their team with a focus on enterprise Azure solutions for enterprise customers. Their Credentials Azure Expert MSP Microsoft Solution Partner for Azure (Infra), Digital & App Innovation (Azure), Data & AI (Azure), Modern Work, Security Driving 'Fearless Growth' for customers in the cloud Unrivalled relationship with Microsoft UK Your Role Business Transformation: Consult within the Microsoft Cloud Adoption Framework to transform customers' businesses towards new cloud operating models. Target Environments Design: Define the customer's target landing zone environment based on Azure Landing Zones, using your knowledge of the design principles and areas. Architecture Design: Design and develop robust, scalable, and secure infrastructure architectures for cloud-based services, ensuring application appropriate designs for cost optimisation, performance efficiency, reliability, operational excellence, and security. Customer Azure SME Support the customers; development towards their target cloud operating model, including deployment advice, transition to customer teams, and to our own managed services when in scope. Working with other cloud solution architects, project managers, and your practice area colleagues to deliver enterprise level Azure public cloud implementation and migration. ️ Technical Expertise Extensive Professional Background: Possess a minimum of 6+ years of professional experience within the IT consulting, technology, and solutions sector. Azure Expertise: Demonstrate Minimum 3 years hands on experience with Azure IaaS services including Microsoft Entra ID, Azure Networking, Azure Virtual Machines and Scale Sets, Azure storage, Azure Key Vault, Azure Backup, Azure Site Recovery, Azure Monitor, Azure Defender for Cloud, DevOps, Terraform, and Azure CLI or PowerShell script automation. Framework Understanding: Understand the nuances of Microsoft's Cloud Adoption Framework, Azure Landing Zones, and Well Architected Framework. Project Ownership: Capable of taking technical ownership of projects from inception through to completion. Documentation Excellence: Uphold high standards of technical documentation. Certifications: Hold Microsoft Azure certifications, specifically Azure Solutions Architect Expert AZ-305 and/or Azure Administrator Associate AZ-104 . Want to find out more? Apply here or get in touch with Oli Ridley directly via LinkedIn.
This role entails provisioning, deploying, and sustaining systems to align with business needs and will utilise your knowledge, communication skills, and experience to provide our customers, both internal and external, with outstanding service and support. Client Details A certified B-Corp Organisations in the UK. Description Play a pivotal role in the design, build and management of the on-premise servers (Windows), virtualisation (Hyper-V) and our cloud infrastructure (Azure). This includes working on both physical and virtual hardware. Ensuring scalability, reliability and security of our infrastructure and collaborating with cross functional teams to meet business requirements. Monitoring and maintain the performance and availability of our infrastructure including regular maintenance such as patching and updates. Implementing and maintaining security measures to protect our infrastructure including ensuring compliance with industry standards and regulations. Leading infrastructure projects from initial scoping to completion. Ensuring our network and infrastructure documentation is grown and kept up to date for team reference and audit. Reporting on infrastructure performance, incidents, and improvements. Ensuring day to day BAU tickets are picked up in a timely manner. Profile Demonstrable knowledge and experience with infrastructure including Virtualisation (Hyper-V or similar), physical servers (windows) and storage. Proficient Windows Server 2012 - 2019, AD, DNS, DHCP, Failover manager etc. Demonstrable experience with implementation of backup maintenance (Veeam or similar) Experience with on prem data centre maintenance and management. Demonstrable Azure Management (CM's, NSG rules, Storage accounts etc) to be able toe effectively contribute to gradual migration of our environments to the cloud. Excellent demonstrable hands on experience configuring and maintaining network devices such as Firewalls (Palo alto/Cicso ASA), Switches, WiFi and Routers. DR Implementation and Testing. In depth working knowledge of networking principals and technologies such as VLAN, CIDR, LLDP, VRRP, SNP etc. Hardware and software patching/firmware upgrades Asset Management The ability to create and maintain technical documentation with a good attention to detail. Excellent verbal ad written communication skills and the ability to deal with staff at all levels of the business along with being able to explain requirements to both technical and non-technical audiences. The ability to work on your own initiative but fully recognise the importance of being a part of and leading a wider cohesive team. Be able to prioritise and organise your workload to meet deadlines. Ownership of project work with the ability to work through scoping a solution through to implementation and maintenance. Desirable Professional certifications such as CCNA/CCNP/MCSA/AZ-700/900 etc Demonstrable experience with Microsoft Dynamics Demonstrable Experience with Power BI Jira/Confluence Experience. Job Offer Free gym access if you are Head Office based or subsidised national gym memberships if you are based elsewhere. Nursery Vouchers, Cycle to work scheme and Travel loans Medigold employee support, Free Flu Jabs, online private GP service and a premium subscription to Calm, the wellbeing app A supportive, entrepreneurial working environment that fosters collaboration. Training, development, coaching and mentoring plans including our Leadership Academy, job specific accreditations and higher education opportunities Hybrid working opportunities with time in the office including breakfast Mondays and dog friendly Fridays. Financial benefits include yearly bonus scheme, access to Wagestream and employee share options
May 15, 2024
Full time
This role entails provisioning, deploying, and sustaining systems to align with business needs and will utilise your knowledge, communication skills, and experience to provide our customers, both internal and external, with outstanding service and support. Client Details A certified B-Corp Organisations in the UK. Description Play a pivotal role in the design, build and management of the on-premise servers (Windows), virtualisation (Hyper-V) and our cloud infrastructure (Azure). This includes working on both physical and virtual hardware. Ensuring scalability, reliability and security of our infrastructure and collaborating with cross functional teams to meet business requirements. Monitoring and maintain the performance and availability of our infrastructure including regular maintenance such as patching and updates. Implementing and maintaining security measures to protect our infrastructure including ensuring compliance with industry standards and regulations. Leading infrastructure projects from initial scoping to completion. Ensuring our network and infrastructure documentation is grown and kept up to date for team reference and audit. Reporting on infrastructure performance, incidents, and improvements. Ensuring day to day BAU tickets are picked up in a timely manner. Profile Demonstrable knowledge and experience with infrastructure including Virtualisation (Hyper-V or similar), physical servers (windows) and storage. Proficient Windows Server 2012 - 2019, AD, DNS, DHCP, Failover manager etc. Demonstrable experience with implementation of backup maintenance (Veeam or similar) Experience with on prem data centre maintenance and management. Demonstrable Azure Management (CM's, NSG rules, Storage accounts etc) to be able toe effectively contribute to gradual migration of our environments to the cloud. Excellent demonstrable hands on experience configuring and maintaining network devices such as Firewalls (Palo alto/Cicso ASA), Switches, WiFi and Routers. DR Implementation and Testing. In depth working knowledge of networking principals and technologies such as VLAN, CIDR, LLDP, VRRP, SNP etc. Hardware and software patching/firmware upgrades Asset Management The ability to create and maintain technical documentation with a good attention to detail. Excellent verbal ad written communication skills and the ability to deal with staff at all levels of the business along with being able to explain requirements to both technical and non-technical audiences. The ability to work on your own initiative but fully recognise the importance of being a part of and leading a wider cohesive team. Be able to prioritise and organise your workload to meet deadlines. Ownership of project work with the ability to work through scoping a solution through to implementation and maintenance. Desirable Professional certifications such as CCNA/CCNP/MCSA/AZ-700/900 etc Demonstrable experience with Microsoft Dynamics Demonstrable Experience with Power BI Jira/Confluence Experience. Job Offer Free gym access if you are Head Office based or subsidised national gym memberships if you are based elsewhere. Nursery Vouchers, Cycle to work scheme and Travel loans Medigold employee support, Free Flu Jabs, online private GP service and a premium subscription to Calm, the wellbeing app A supportive, entrepreneurial working environment that fosters collaboration. Training, development, coaching and mentoring plans including our Leadership Academy, job specific accreditations and higher education opportunities Hybrid working opportunities with time in the office including breakfast Mondays and dog friendly Fridays. Financial benefits include yearly bonus scheme, access to Wagestream and employee share options
Technical Project Manager Circa 75,000 Central London - 1 day per month We are representing a private equity backed FM business with a c 2bn turnover and looking to double over the next 2 years! They are in the process of consolidating their services at group level therefore are going through a huge amount of change and transformation. The company's business plan is focused on mergers & acquisitions, with the plan on acquiring at least one new business each quarter. We are looking for an ambitious Technical Delivery Manager to help deliver on their range of Technology & Operations Infrastructure initiatives. It will be your responsibility to implement detailed technical plans, and to work closely with 3rd party suppliers to ensure technical changes are delivered according to the project plan and are considering the necessary change management process and relevant KPI/'s/SLA's with the supplier. Key projects you shall work on: Supporting the migration of a data centre to Microsoft Azure Networking and telephony consolidation Developing a cloud first roadmap for the business What we are looking for: Someone who thrives in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with a focus on change management! A technical background in an infrastructure/networking environment. Experience as the technical liaison point for 3rd party suppliers. An enthusiastic personality and always up for a challenge. If this sounds of interest, please apply for more information!
May 15, 2024
Full time
Technical Project Manager Circa 75,000 Central London - 1 day per month We are representing a private equity backed FM business with a c 2bn turnover and looking to double over the next 2 years! They are in the process of consolidating their services at group level therefore are going through a huge amount of change and transformation. The company's business plan is focused on mergers & acquisitions, with the plan on acquiring at least one new business each quarter. We are looking for an ambitious Technical Delivery Manager to help deliver on their range of Technology & Operations Infrastructure initiatives. It will be your responsibility to implement detailed technical plans, and to work closely with 3rd party suppliers to ensure technical changes are delivered according to the project plan and are considering the necessary change management process and relevant KPI/'s/SLA's with the supplier. Key projects you shall work on: Supporting the migration of a data centre to Microsoft Azure Networking and telephony consolidation Developing a cloud first roadmap for the business What we are looking for: Someone who thrives in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with a focus on change management! A technical background in an infrastructure/networking environment. Experience as the technical liaison point for 3rd party suppliers. An enthusiastic personality and always up for a challenge. If this sounds of interest, please apply for more information!