About the role
The primary purpose of this role is to develop, maintain, continuously improve, and support both internal and client-facing IT infrastructure, including servers, storage, networks, and telecoms systems. The successful candidate will report directly to our Global Infrastructure Lead, providing expert Infrastructure oversight, while working with the wider IT department to ensure the successful delivery and performance of our IT services the fulfillment of our obligations, and Service Level Targets.
What you will do
Takes a lead role in completing more complex project tasks to enable the on-time, within-budget, and scope delivery of IT Infrastructure projects.
Takes a lead role in conducting more complex root cause analysis to identify and resolve complex problems impacting IT Infrastructure.
Work with the global IT team to undertake maintenance activities to ensure that the servers (both Cloud and on-premise) are secure to make sure IT infrastructure remains available and ‘fit for purpose’
Perform L2 and L3 incident management for Desktop and Server Infrastructure Technologies Supporting the systems administrator(s) with BAU support, providing an escalation point for high-level users and issues
Infrastructure innovation, in line with business plans and software development
Develop an understanding of ISO 27001 and assist with audits, compliance, and policy development
Perform root-cause analysis on cyber and compliance risks
Out-of-hours work to support global teams when required
Takes a lead role in developing documentation for the more complex technical areas. Mentor less experienced team members in the execution of their duties
Ensure security compliance of the IT infrastructure by carrying out remedial actions as required
What we are looking for
Excellent working knowledge of The Microsoft Cloud services and experience of building solutions around the,
Solid technical experience in supporting Microsoft server infrastructure (hardware and software)
Team Leader experience, generally focused around mentoring junior members of the team
Experienced engineer with an excellent record of server infrastructure, medium and large schedule rolls of Cloud first infrastructures
Experience working with MS Windows Server 2012/R2, ADFS, AD MS SharePoint, Exchange, PowerShell, Skype for business, Teams, O365, and Intune.
Working knowledge and experience of Hyper-V is essential
Experience of SQL server management
Technical experience Office 365 and administration of MS Azure
Be able to demonstrate advanced networking skills
Working knowledge of Microsoft Teams and Microsoft PowerApps and power platform builds
Knowledge of Microsoft Dynamics 360 or equivalent
Experience supporting Azure DevOP’s platforms, Maintain Blob Storage as well as other Microsoft cloud technologies
Have a positive ‘can do’ attitude, be willing to go the extra mile and suggest improvements to departmental processes
IT Project Management (Technical side) desirable
Excellent communication skills at all levels, be able to provide updates to the relevant individuals / teams as and when necessary
Solid understanding of General IT equipment e.g., Switch, routers, SaaS etc.
Experience in cybersecurity is desirable
Experience of 27001 is desirable (not audit level)
Experience designing and implementing CRM Systems is desirable
NB: The successful candidate will be required to pass our security screening procedures.
Apr 16, 2024
Full time
About the role
The primary purpose of this role is to develop, maintain, continuously improve, and support both internal and client-facing IT infrastructure, including servers, storage, networks, and telecoms systems. The successful candidate will report directly to our Global Infrastructure Lead, providing expert Infrastructure oversight, while working with the wider IT department to ensure the successful delivery and performance of our IT services the fulfillment of our obligations, and Service Level Targets.
What you will do
Takes a lead role in completing more complex project tasks to enable the on-time, within-budget, and scope delivery of IT Infrastructure projects.
Takes a lead role in conducting more complex root cause analysis to identify and resolve complex problems impacting IT Infrastructure.
Work with the global IT team to undertake maintenance activities to ensure that the servers (both Cloud and on-premise) are secure to make sure IT infrastructure remains available and ‘fit for purpose’
Perform L2 and L3 incident management for Desktop and Server Infrastructure Technologies Supporting the systems administrator(s) with BAU support, providing an escalation point for high-level users and issues
Infrastructure innovation, in line with business plans and software development
Develop an understanding of ISO 27001 and assist with audits, compliance, and policy development
Perform root-cause analysis on cyber and compliance risks
Out-of-hours work to support global teams when required
Takes a lead role in developing documentation for the more complex technical areas. Mentor less experienced team members in the execution of their duties
Ensure security compliance of the IT infrastructure by carrying out remedial actions as required
What we are looking for
Excellent working knowledge of The Microsoft Cloud services and experience of building solutions around the,
Solid technical experience in supporting Microsoft server infrastructure (hardware and software)
Team Leader experience, generally focused around mentoring junior members of the team
Experienced engineer with an excellent record of server infrastructure, medium and large schedule rolls of Cloud first infrastructures
Experience working with MS Windows Server 2012/R2, ADFS, AD MS SharePoint, Exchange, PowerShell, Skype for business, Teams, O365, and Intune.
Working knowledge and experience of Hyper-V is essential
Experience of SQL server management
Technical experience Office 365 and administration of MS Azure
Be able to demonstrate advanced networking skills
Working knowledge of Microsoft Teams and Microsoft PowerApps and power platform builds
Knowledge of Microsoft Dynamics 360 or equivalent
Experience supporting Azure DevOP’s platforms, Maintain Blob Storage as well as other Microsoft cloud technologies
Have a positive ‘can do’ attitude, be willing to go the extra mile and suggest improvements to departmental processes
IT Project Management (Technical side) desirable
Excellent communication skills at all levels, be able to provide updates to the relevant individuals / teams as and when necessary
Solid understanding of General IT equipment e.g., Switch, routers, SaaS etc.
Experience in cybersecurity is desirable
Experience of 27001 is desirable (not audit level)
Experience designing and implementing CRM Systems is desirable
NB: The successful candidate will be required to pass our security screening procedures.
Digital Research Infrastructure Engineer - Linux Specialist
PML operations grade 4 £30000 - £45000 DOE
Full Time
Open Ended Appointment
The Role
We have an exciting opportunity at PML for an individual with skills in Linux system administration to join the PML’s Digital Innovation and Marine Autonomy (DIMA) group. The role provides a business critical link between scientists, PML Applications (commercial work) and our IT Group to support the Linux computing infrastructure as it continues to evolve, underpinning PML science in multiple areas and across all levels. This ranges from data generation, (storage technologies and data management), processing and analysis (high performance computing and technologies such as JupyterHub), to making visual outputs for end users (web technologies and virtualisation) to increase the reach and impact of PML science.
About You
You will enjoy working with others to help deliver a modern and reliable digital infrastructure to underpin the world leading research carried out at PML. You will understand the importance of stability from existing infrastructure but will also be keen to learn and try new technologies. You will have experience of administering Linux systems, ideally using Ubuntu, and will be able to make use of scripts and common tools such as ansible to manage this. You will understand the importance of taking a proactive approach to identify and resolve and problems and will be able to make use of monitoring software (e.g., Nagios, Grafana) to accomplish this. You will understand best practices in cybersecurity and be able to apply these.
Skills Required
Linux systems administration and monitoring
Linux scripting (e.g., bash and Python)
Experience in management of data at the Terrabyte to Petabyte scale and storage technologies such as NFS and S3.
Cybersecurity (Understand and apply best practices)
Container technologies (Docker and Kubernetes)
High performance Computing (Slurm)
Virtualisation (VMWare)
Key Deliverables
Maintain our storage infrastructure to ensure data is distributed across servers based on existing capacity and projected changes in data volumes. This includes regular data moves and liaising with stakeholders to ensure data is backed up and archiving projects are completes as needed.
Monitor high performance computing infrastructure to identify and resolve problems either on their own or by working with IT (depending on the nature of the problem).
Act of a point of contact between scientists and IT to answer questions, help identify solutions and provide training.
Work with the data architect to maintain and develop web infrastructure used to provide existing and planned data search and visualisation services.
Manage the NEODAAS GPU cluster (MAGEO), including liaising with IT, vendors and system users.
About PML
As a marine-focused charity we develop and apply innovative science with a view to ensuring ocean sustainability. With over 40 years of experience, we offer evidence-based solutions to societal challenges. Our impact spans from research publications to informing policies and training future scientists. The science undertaken at PML contributes to UN Sustainable Development Goals by promoting healthy, productive and resilient oceans and seas.
To support PML’s science it operates in house Linux infrastructure used for processing satellite data, running models and making outputs accessible through web visualisation tools. This infrastructure includes a large amount of storage (6 PB), a High-Performance Computing cluster with over 1500 cores, a 40 GPU cluster (the MAssive GPU cluster for Earth Observation; MAGEO) and a virtual machine cluster. The role will be part of the Digital Innovation and Marine Autonomy (DIMA) group within PML. DIMA is a pioneering digital science group dedicated to advancing PML’s world-class and cutting-edge environmental research through the utilisation of state-of-the-art digital and autonomous technologies. The team comprises research software engineers, research infrastructure engineers, marine technologists and scientists who work on a variety of projects using autonomous vessels, satellite data, drones, Artificial Intelligence, High Performance Computing and data visualisation tools to help deliver PML’s goals. The team have an enthusiasm for solving problems through collaboration and shared learning.
Apr 11, 2024
Full time
Digital Research Infrastructure Engineer - Linux Specialist
PML operations grade 4 £30000 - £45000 DOE
Full Time
Open Ended Appointment
The Role
We have an exciting opportunity at PML for an individual with skills in Linux system administration to join the PML’s Digital Innovation and Marine Autonomy (DIMA) group. The role provides a business critical link between scientists, PML Applications (commercial work) and our IT Group to support the Linux computing infrastructure as it continues to evolve, underpinning PML science in multiple areas and across all levels. This ranges from data generation, (storage technologies and data management), processing and analysis (high performance computing and technologies such as JupyterHub), to making visual outputs for end users (web technologies and virtualisation) to increase the reach and impact of PML science.
About You
You will enjoy working with others to help deliver a modern and reliable digital infrastructure to underpin the world leading research carried out at PML. You will understand the importance of stability from existing infrastructure but will also be keen to learn and try new technologies. You will have experience of administering Linux systems, ideally using Ubuntu, and will be able to make use of scripts and common tools such as ansible to manage this. You will understand the importance of taking a proactive approach to identify and resolve and problems and will be able to make use of monitoring software (e.g., Nagios, Grafana) to accomplish this. You will understand best practices in cybersecurity and be able to apply these.
Skills Required
Linux systems administration and monitoring
Linux scripting (e.g., bash and Python)
Experience in management of data at the Terrabyte to Petabyte scale and storage technologies such as NFS and S3.
Cybersecurity (Understand and apply best practices)
Container technologies (Docker and Kubernetes)
High performance Computing (Slurm)
Virtualisation (VMWare)
Key Deliverables
Maintain our storage infrastructure to ensure data is distributed across servers based on existing capacity and projected changes in data volumes. This includes regular data moves and liaising with stakeholders to ensure data is backed up and archiving projects are completes as needed.
Monitor high performance computing infrastructure to identify and resolve problems either on their own or by working with IT (depending on the nature of the problem).
Act of a point of contact between scientists and IT to answer questions, help identify solutions and provide training.
Work with the data architect to maintain and develop web infrastructure used to provide existing and planned data search and visualisation services.
Manage the NEODAAS GPU cluster (MAGEO), including liaising with IT, vendors and system users.
About PML
As a marine-focused charity we develop and apply innovative science with a view to ensuring ocean sustainability. With over 40 years of experience, we offer evidence-based solutions to societal challenges. Our impact spans from research publications to informing policies and training future scientists. The science undertaken at PML contributes to UN Sustainable Development Goals by promoting healthy, productive and resilient oceans and seas.
To support PML’s science it operates in house Linux infrastructure used for processing satellite data, running models and making outputs accessible through web visualisation tools. This infrastructure includes a large amount of storage (6 PB), a High-Performance Computing cluster with over 1500 cores, a 40 GPU cluster (the MAssive GPU cluster for Earth Observation; MAGEO) and a virtual machine cluster. The role will be part of the Digital Innovation and Marine Autonomy (DIMA) group within PML. DIMA is a pioneering digital science group dedicated to advancing PML’s world-class and cutting-edge environmental research through the utilisation of state-of-the-art digital and autonomous technologies. The team comprises research software engineers, research infrastructure engineers, marine technologists and scientists who work on a variety of projects using autonomous vessels, satellite data, drones, Artificial Intelligence, High Performance Computing and data visualisation tools to help deliver PML’s goals. The team have an enthusiasm for solving problems through collaboration and shared learning.
Loch Lomond & The Trossachs National Park
Balloch, West Dunbartonshire
ICT Infrastructure Engineer (M365)
Salary : £33,622 - £40,473 per annum
Contract: Permanent - Full Time, we are happy to talk part-time and flexible working
Location: Balloch – with hybrid working model in place
Are you looking for an exciting and rewarding opportunity to work in one of the most beautiful and scenic landscapes in the world?
Loch Lomond & The Trossachs National Park covers over 720 square miles of Scotland’s finest countryside which welcomes over 4 million visitors each year. From the stunning sea lochs and rugged coastline through the majestic glens and breath-taking Loch, Scotland’s first National Park truly is a magical place to live or visit and an incredible place to work.
The role:
We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced ICT Infrastructure Engineer to join our small, dedicated team providing ICT support services for Loch Lomond & the Trossachs National Park. This is a rare opportunity to join a fast paced and high performing organisation at a truly exciting time for the Information Services team as we expand our use of Microsoft 365, look towards full Cloud adoption and being planning on our new Digital Strategy.
An experienced professional, with excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, you will have a proven track record in supporting, developing, and securing M365, Azure and Cloud based platforms, from user and app management to compliance and governance aspects as well as on site infrastructure (such as networking equipment, Microsoft Server, and VMware virtual environments)
As someone who has a background in both Microsoft 365 and Azure and on-premise technologies, you will understand how to organise and prioritise a varied workload to meet deadlines all while being confident, credible, proactive, and creative when driving quality improvement and good practice.
Responsibilities:
Provide administration and support of secure and efficient IT, telephony, data, and intranet systems, which support the business needs of the organisation, including M365, server 2016-19, networking, ICT Helpdesk (end-user support), cyber security, ongoing maintenance, system development and business continuity.
Lead the planning, implementation, administration, and development of the organisations M365 tenancy and applications.
Support the development & implementation of new technologies by advising on design concepts & changes, implementation strategies & deployment timelines.
Contribute with modern thinking regarding Infrastructure technologies to assist in the digitalization of the business.
Undertake defined support activities including performing Scheduled Maintenance (controlled upgrades and fixes), testing, problem diagnosis and Root-cause Analysis, resolving subsequent issues within agreed parameters.
Provide advice and information on matters relating to Information Services systems and software, and ICT\GIS team service delivery, and support the effective monitoring of all such systems and services.
Contribute to developing and supporting awareness initiatives, including training and the production of user guides, to promote more effective, efficient, and sustainable use of the organisation’s Information Services resources.
Assist with the provision of effective Information Services administration by maintaining key documents and records such as Asset Registers, Network Diagrams, Technical procedures, and configuration documents.
Document technical procedures and routines and assist in the production and publication of all Information Services service standards and make recommendations for policy or action.
Undertake any other duties appropriate to the grade as required.
Who we are looking for:
Your skills, abilities and experience should include:
Demonstrable relevant experience of working in a similar role
Experience of developing and supporting M365, including Azure AD, Teams, Exchange, SharePoint, OneDrive, Intune, Autopilot and O365 Apps
Experience of developing and supporting M365 Power Platform services, such as Power BI and Power Automate.
Demonstrable technical ability
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
The ability to adapt and to learn new skills and technologies
A recognised computing or other relevant qualification at Degree level or equivalent, or equivalent relevant experience
Ideally, but not essential, you’ll also have:
Experience of Microsoft Azure Infrastructure as a service
Strong knowledge of security solutions including firewalls, antivirus, intrusion detection, network monitoring and MDM systems
Strong knowledge and understanding of M365
Strong knowledge and understanding of Active Directory and Group policy
Relevant Microsoft Qualifications
Who we are and our values:
We offer flexible and remote working, with a generous pension scheme and annual leave allowance. Staff have access to wellbeing services and there is a strong focus on wellbeing throughout the organisation.
Being part of Loch Lomond & the Trossachs National Park Authority means being passionate about what you do, working hard to inspire and lead the way for others. We care about each other and are accessible and friendly treating each other with respect and understanding, we think about our planet with each decision we make. Together, we are the difference.
Loch Lomond & the Trossachs National Park Authority are proud to celebrate difference. Diversity of experience is vital in our success we want our business to be representative to the communities we work alongside. As an equal opportunity employer, we actively encourage applicants from a wide range of individuals, irrespective of age, disability, gender reassignment, gender identity and expression, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation.
Closing date: 3 January 2024.
Interview dates are set for: w/c 15 January 2024.
Dec 07, 2023
Full time
ICT Infrastructure Engineer (M365)
Salary : £33,622 - £40,473 per annum
Contract: Permanent - Full Time, we are happy to talk part-time and flexible working
Location: Balloch – with hybrid working model in place
Are you looking for an exciting and rewarding opportunity to work in one of the most beautiful and scenic landscapes in the world?
Loch Lomond & The Trossachs National Park covers over 720 square miles of Scotland’s finest countryside which welcomes over 4 million visitors each year. From the stunning sea lochs and rugged coastline through the majestic glens and breath-taking Loch, Scotland’s first National Park truly is a magical place to live or visit and an incredible place to work.
The role:
We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced ICT Infrastructure Engineer to join our small, dedicated team providing ICT support services for Loch Lomond & the Trossachs National Park. This is a rare opportunity to join a fast paced and high performing organisation at a truly exciting time for the Information Services team as we expand our use of Microsoft 365, look towards full Cloud adoption and being planning on our new Digital Strategy.
An experienced professional, with excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, you will have a proven track record in supporting, developing, and securing M365, Azure and Cloud based platforms, from user and app management to compliance and governance aspects as well as on site infrastructure (such as networking equipment, Microsoft Server, and VMware virtual environments)
As someone who has a background in both Microsoft 365 and Azure and on-premise technologies, you will understand how to organise and prioritise a varied workload to meet deadlines all while being confident, credible, proactive, and creative when driving quality improvement and good practice.
Responsibilities:
Provide administration and support of secure and efficient IT, telephony, data, and intranet systems, which support the business needs of the organisation, including M365, server 2016-19, networking, ICT Helpdesk (end-user support), cyber security, ongoing maintenance, system development and business continuity.
Lead the planning, implementation, administration, and development of the organisations M365 tenancy and applications.
Support the development & implementation of new technologies by advising on design concepts & changes, implementation strategies & deployment timelines.
Contribute with modern thinking regarding Infrastructure technologies to assist in the digitalization of the business.
Undertake defined support activities including performing Scheduled Maintenance (controlled upgrades and fixes), testing, problem diagnosis and Root-cause Analysis, resolving subsequent issues within agreed parameters.
Provide advice and information on matters relating to Information Services systems and software, and ICT\GIS team service delivery, and support the effective monitoring of all such systems and services.
Contribute to developing and supporting awareness initiatives, including training and the production of user guides, to promote more effective, efficient, and sustainable use of the organisation’s Information Services resources.
Assist with the provision of effective Information Services administration by maintaining key documents and records such as Asset Registers, Network Diagrams, Technical procedures, and configuration documents.
Document technical procedures and routines and assist in the production and publication of all Information Services service standards and make recommendations for policy or action.
Undertake any other duties appropriate to the grade as required.
Who we are looking for:
Your skills, abilities and experience should include:
Demonstrable relevant experience of working in a similar role
Experience of developing and supporting M365, including Azure AD, Teams, Exchange, SharePoint, OneDrive, Intune, Autopilot and O365 Apps
Experience of developing and supporting M365 Power Platform services, such as Power BI and Power Automate.
Demonstrable technical ability
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
The ability to adapt and to learn new skills and technologies
A recognised computing or other relevant qualification at Degree level or equivalent, or equivalent relevant experience
Ideally, but not essential, you’ll also have:
Experience of Microsoft Azure Infrastructure as a service
Strong knowledge of security solutions including firewalls, antivirus, intrusion detection, network monitoring and MDM systems
Strong knowledge and understanding of M365
Strong knowledge and understanding of Active Directory and Group policy
Relevant Microsoft Qualifications
Who we are and our values:
We offer flexible and remote working, with a generous pension scheme and annual leave allowance. Staff have access to wellbeing services and there is a strong focus on wellbeing throughout the organisation.
Being part of Loch Lomond & the Trossachs National Park Authority means being passionate about what you do, working hard to inspire and lead the way for others. We care about each other and are accessible and friendly treating each other with respect and understanding, we think about our planet with each decision we make. Together, we are the difference.
Loch Lomond & the Trossachs National Park Authority are proud to celebrate difference. Diversity of experience is vital in our success we want our business to be representative to the communities we work alongside. As an equal opportunity employer, we actively encourage applicants from a wide range of individuals, irrespective of age, disability, gender reassignment, gender identity and expression, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation.
Closing date: 3 January 2024.
Interview dates are set for: w/c 15 January 2024.
North Yorkshire Citizens Advice and Law Centre
North Yorkshire
Do you have experience of providing IT support and a proven ability to problem solve? Would you thrive as part of an organisation that is helping the community when it is needed the most?
Our service is in demand more than ever before and we are looking for an experienced IT and Infrastructure Engineer to deliver solutions and provide IT support from first point of contact to resolution. This new role involves overseeing our IT services and ensuring all staff and volunteers can carry out their roles effectively and efficiently.
In return we will offer you a supportive working environment where no two days are the same. You will have the opportunity to use your own initiative and ideas and to develop your career with us.
The role is based in any one of our North Yorkshire offices (Northallerton, Richmond, Malton, Scarborough, Selby, Harrogate, Whitby and Skipton) with some flexibility for home working. You must be willing and able to travel across all North Yorkshire sites.
May 04, 2023
Part time
Do you have experience of providing IT support and a proven ability to problem solve? Would you thrive as part of an organisation that is helping the community when it is needed the most?
Our service is in demand more than ever before and we are looking for an experienced IT and Infrastructure Engineer to deliver solutions and provide IT support from first point of contact to resolution. This new role involves overseeing our IT services and ensuring all staff and volunteers can carry out their roles effectively and efficiently.
In return we will offer you a supportive working environment where no two days are the same. You will have the opportunity to use your own initiative and ideas and to develop your career with us.
The role is based in any one of our North Yorkshire offices (Northallerton, Richmond, Malton, Scarborough, Selby, Harrogate, Whitby and Skipton) with some flexibility for home working. You must be willing and able to travel across all North Yorkshire sites.
Derbyshire Fire & Rescue Service
Ripley, Derbyshire DE5 3RS, UK
3rd Line ICT Systems Support Specialist (Software Deployment, Server Infrastructure)
£44,539 - *£51,387** per annum *Career Progression Criteria applies **The salary includes a market supplement
Based at Derbyshire Fire & Rescue Service Headquarters, Butterley Hall, Ripley, Derbyshire
Agile working arrangements can be discussed with the successful candidate.
Derbyshire Fire & Rescue Service is looking to recruit a 3rd Line ICT Systems Support Specialist (Software Deployment, Server Infrastructure). Underlying responsibilities of the role are ensuring the IT infrastructure is fit for purpose, systems are secure, and you will contribute to the continual improvement of our ICT provision.
As a 3rd Line ICT Systems Support Specialist, you will be responsible for desktop software deployment, management of endpoints, providing support to system administrators and troubleshooting within the areas of responsibility.
Known for your customer-focused approach, you will support the Service’s users, assisting in diagnosing issues across the ICT infrastructure, including end-point devices and some servers, in physical, virtual and cloud environments.
You will assist the ICT Service Delivery Manager in providing excellent support to business-critical applications, requiring you to possess excellent time management skills, communications skills, alongside a broad technical knowledge.
You will be able to demonstrate:
Excellent ICT Problem solving in a mission critical environment
A strong understanding of Microsoft Windows operating system technologies
A strong understanding of virtualised server and desktop provision
A strong understanding of cloud-based infrastructure
An excellent all-round ICT support understanding working as part of a busy team
Can we count on you to deliver a customer-focused service that is consistent, reliable and focused on excellence?
To apply and find out more please visit: https://www.jobtrain.co.uk/derbyshirefire/Job/JobDetail?JobId=696
For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Brett Clements, ICT Service Delivery Manager on 01773 305344.
The closing date for completed applications is midnight Sunday 23rd April 2023 .
Interviews will be held week commencing 1st May 2023 .
There may be a requirement for some travel for which a pool car will be provided.
The normal working week is 37 hours however you may occasionally need to work beyond normal office hours. The postholder will also be required to provide rota cover on the Recall to Duty Scheme.
In return we offer;
Flexible working hours
Family friendly policies
Free car parking
Health & wellbeing services, including free access to gyms at Derbyshire Fire & Rescue Service locations
Employee discount scheme
Employee support networks
Ongoing training and development opportunities
Eligibility to join the Local Government Pension Scheme
We are committed to equality and fairness at work. Applications are encouraged from all diverse communities.
Derbyshire Fire and Rescue Service’s recruitment and selection procedures reflect our commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of Adults, Children and Young People. All staff are expected to share this commitment.
Police security vetting procedures at the appropriate level will be requested for the successful applicant. Please note that, due to the nature of security checks undertaken, applicants must have 3 years continuous residency in the UK up to the date of the application and Home Office approval for indefinite leave to remain within the UK.
If you have a disability and need assistance completing the application form, please contact the Service Centre on 01773 305441.
Mar 28, 2023
Full time
3rd Line ICT Systems Support Specialist (Software Deployment, Server Infrastructure)
£44,539 - *£51,387** per annum *Career Progression Criteria applies **The salary includes a market supplement
Based at Derbyshire Fire & Rescue Service Headquarters, Butterley Hall, Ripley, Derbyshire
Agile working arrangements can be discussed with the successful candidate.
Derbyshire Fire & Rescue Service is looking to recruit a 3rd Line ICT Systems Support Specialist (Software Deployment, Server Infrastructure). Underlying responsibilities of the role are ensuring the IT infrastructure is fit for purpose, systems are secure, and you will contribute to the continual improvement of our ICT provision.
As a 3rd Line ICT Systems Support Specialist, you will be responsible for desktop software deployment, management of endpoints, providing support to system administrators and troubleshooting within the areas of responsibility.
Known for your customer-focused approach, you will support the Service’s users, assisting in diagnosing issues across the ICT infrastructure, including end-point devices and some servers, in physical, virtual and cloud environments.
You will assist the ICT Service Delivery Manager in providing excellent support to business-critical applications, requiring you to possess excellent time management skills, communications skills, alongside a broad technical knowledge.
You will be able to demonstrate:
Excellent ICT Problem solving in a mission critical environment
A strong understanding of Microsoft Windows operating system technologies
A strong understanding of virtualised server and desktop provision
A strong understanding of cloud-based infrastructure
An excellent all-round ICT support understanding working as part of a busy team
Can we count on you to deliver a customer-focused service that is consistent, reliable and focused on excellence?
To apply and find out more please visit: https://www.jobtrain.co.uk/derbyshirefire/Job/JobDetail?JobId=696
For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Brett Clements, ICT Service Delivery Manager on 01773 305344.
The closing date for completed applications is midnight Sunday 23rd April 2023 .
Interviews will be held week commencing 1st May 2023 .
There may be a requirement for some travel for which a pool car will be provided.
The normal working week is 37 hours however you may occasionally need to work beyond normal office hours. The postholder will also be required to provide rota cover on the Recall to Duty Scheme.
In return we offer;
Flexible working hours
Family friendly policies
Free car parking
Health & wellbeing services, including free access to gyms at Derbyshire Fire & Rescue Service locations
Employee discount scheme
Employee support networks
Ongoing training and development opportunities
Eligibility to join the Local Government Pension Scheme
We are committed to equality and fairness at work. Applications are encouraged from all diverse communities.
Derbyshire Fire and Rescue Service’s recruitment and selection procedures reflect our commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of Adults, Children and Young People. All staff are expected to share this commitment.
Police security vetting procedures at the appropriate level will be requested for the successful applicant. Please note that, due to the nature of security checks undertaken, applicants must have 3 years continuous residency in the UK up to the date of the application and Home Office approval for indefinite leave to remain within the UK.
If you have a disability and need assistance completing the application form, please contact the Service Centre on 01773 305441.
£28,851 - £33,843
Maidstone/Coldharbour
Permanent, Full time
37 hours per week
An opportunity to join our 2nd / 3rd line IT Support Team (End User Computing Team) has arisen, working across a wide sway of technologies and applications on the Windows 10 Operating System. Gaining a wide exposure to the latest hardware and software. Managing, supporting, installing, and fixing a wide variety of workstations and laptop devices, their operating system, software, and the Office 365 suite.
We are seeking a highly motivated individual to join the EUC Support team in Kent.
The role is supporting our officers and staff IT requirements across both Kent and Essex Police force, via remote software, MS Teams, phone and face to face. Supporting front line officers and staff is vitally important, so patience, tact and positivity is required, to put our operational officers at ease and be able to work through their problems with them. Working for a collaborative department, you may be required to travel to other Police sites within county, therefore a valid driving licence is essential.
In your application, please evidence your experience in:
Supporting and using Windows 10 Operating System and laptop / workstation diagnostic skills
Effective communication skills, preferably gained within a customer service environment
Knowledge of the main key Microsoft Office applications including the Office 365 suite
Driving Licence
Please also evidence if you have any understanding or knowledge of the following desirable areas in your application for this role:
Knowledge of Microsoft Active Directory which oversees all users and devices in a Windows environment.
An understanding of basic networking principles and diagnostic skills.
Attention to detail when demonstrating tasks which require a high level of accuracy and detail which ensures ability in maintaining approved working practices and systems.
An understanding of the principles of Information Technology Infrastructure Library (ITIL) in a support services arena.
The role requires working at a fixed site. Currently the designated contractual workplace for this role is located at Kent Police Sutton Road Maidstone but please be aware that this location is potentially moving to Coldharbour in the near future. Please note that any excess travel costs from the existing contractual workplace to any future contractual workplace will not be paid and applicants are advised to take potential travel mileage increases into consideration when deciding to apply.
The role is Standard Office hours Monday to Friday with an out of hours on call rota.
If you are looking for an opportunity to work within IT for the police and you are an adaptable, self-motivated and enthusiastic person who is willing to learn, then we would welcome an application from you.
We are committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive workplace, where difference is embraced, supported and talent is progressed and enhanced. We encourage applications from all and will support and encourage those from protected characteristics.
Please also include your CV as part of your application.
For further information regarding the role, please contact Ashley.steel@kent.police.uk
Closing Date: 13 March 2023.
Feb 27, 2023
Full time
£28,851 - £33,843
Maidstone/Coldharbour
Permanent, Full time
37 hours per week
An opportunity to join our 2nd / 3rd line IT Support Team (End User Computing Team) has arisen, working across a wide sway of technologies and applications on the Windows 10 Operating System. Gaining a wide exposure to the latest hardware and software. Managing, supporting, installing, and fixing a wide variety of workstations and laptop devices, their operating system, software, and the Office 365 suite.
We are seeking a highly motivated individual to join the EUC Support team in Kent.
The role is supporting our officers and staff IT requirements across both Kent and Essex Police force, via remote software, MS Teams, phone and face to face. Supporting front line officers and staff is vitally important, so patience, tact and positivity is required, to put our operational officers at ease and be able to work through their problems with them. Working for a collaborative department, you may be required to travel to other Police sites within county, therefore a valid driving licence is essential.
In your application, please evidence your experience in:
Supporting and using Windows 10 Operating System and laptop / workstation diagnostic skills
Effective communication skills, preferably gained within a customer service environment
Knowledge of the main key Microsoft Office applications including the Office 365 suite
Driving Licence
Please also evidence if you have any understanding or knowledge of the following desirable areas in your application for this role:
Knowledge of Microsoft Active Directory which oversees all users and devices in a Windows environment.
An understanding of basic networking principles and diagnostic skills.
Attention to detail when demonstrating tasks which require a high level of accuracy and detail which ensures ability in maintaining approved working practices and systems.
An understanding of the principles of Information Technology Infrastructure Library (ITIL) in a support services arena.
The role requires working at a fixed site. Currently the designated contractual workplace for this role is located at Kent Police Sutton Road Maidstone but please be aware that this location is potentially moving to Coldharbour in the near future. Please note that any excess travel costs from the existing contractual workplace to any future contractual workplace will not be paid and applicants are advised to take potential travel mileage increases into consideration when deciding to apply.
The role is Standard Office hours Monday to Friday with an out of hours on call rota.
If you are looking for an opportunity to work within IT for the police and you are an adaptable, self-motivated and enthusiastic person who is willing to learn, then we would welcome an application from you.
We are committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive workplace, where difference is embraced, supported and talent is progressed and enhanced. We encourage applications from all and will support and encourage those from protected characteristics.
Please also include your CV as part of your application.
For further information regarding the role, please contact Ashley.steel@kent.police.uk
Closing Date: 13 March 2023.
Permanent | Full-time | All-year Round (52 weeks per year) Starting Salary c.£30,000 per annum depending on skills, knowledge and experience
The Felsted IT Services team is a critical and integral part of the Felsted community and the role of the IT Engineer is to manage the complex challenges of scale that are unique to Felsted’s technically intricate ecosystem. With the recent appointment of a Director of Digital Strategy, it is an exciting time to be joining Felsted and the ICT department.
The main duties of the role are to design, install and test hardware, software and networks and maintain the IT asset tracker plus partner with the leadership team on system forecasts and critical issues affecting the IT systems.
A degree in a Computer Science related area of study would be desirable, or equivalent practical experience, together with extensive knowledge and experience with OS administration, hardware systems, OS internals on Windows and *nix systems, as is knowledge of networks, networking security systems and infrastructure. The successful candidate must be able to demonstrate problem-solving, collaborative and communications skills together with the ability to interpret and analyse information to create meaningful reports.
This role is a permanent position working Monday to Friday from 8:30am to 5:00pm, all-year round. The post holder is required to work one Saturday per month during term-time and be on-call as per the department’s rota. The starting salary for this role is c.£30,000 per annum (depending on skills, knowledge and experience) plus there is a call-out allowance of £133.19 per month (£1,598.28 per annum). Further information and a full job description can be found within the ‘Role Information Pack’.
Benefits include free life assurance, uniform and parking; contributory pension scheme (matched at 4%); membership availability to the School’s healthcare scheme (via BUPA); free lunch on full days worked; free hot drinks supplied and lunch/dinner provided; annual salary reviews; free use of the Felsted Gym and pool facilities; subsidised on-site Coffee Shop; and membership to Felsted Connect; an online multi-platform engagement tool where employees have access to hundreds of exclusive discounts and offers from online and high-street retailers. More information on our rewards package can be found on our website felsted.org/employment-opps/rewards.
Felsted is a leading day and boarding independent school based in a stunning village campus in North Essex. Founded in 1564 by Richard Lord Riche, who had been a Lord Chancellor under King Edward VI, Felsted today provides an exceptional holistic education to approximately 1100 boys and girls aged four to eighteen. We celebrated our 450th anniversary in 2014, one of only a handful of schools in the country that have claimed this historic milestone. We employ more than 160 teachers and 440 operational staff in a community orientated environment, ensuring our pupils receive the very best in learning and co-curricular activities.
We are rated ‘Excellent in every aspect' by the Independent Schools Inspectorate.
Closing date for receipt of applications is Monday 24 January 2022 at 9:00am.
If you would like to apply for this position, please visit our website www.felsted.org/employment-opps to complete our online application process.
Felsted is committed to equal opportunities and maintaining a safe and secure environment for all pupils and a ‘culture of vigilance’ to safeguard and protect all in its care, and to all aspects of its ‘Safeguarding (Child Protection and Staff Behaviour) Policy’. All employees are subject to pre-employment checks including a Disclosure and Barring Service check.
Jan 04, 2022
Full time
Permanent | Full-time | All-year Round (52 weeks per year) Starting Salary c.£30,000 per annum depending on skills, knowledge and experience
The Felsted IT Services team is a critical and integral part of the Felsted community and the role of the IT Engineer is to manage the complex challenges of scale that are unique to Felsted’s technically intricate ecosystem. With the recent appointment of a Director of Digital Strategy, it is an exciting time to be joining Felsted and the ICT department.
The main duties of the role are to design, install and test hardware, software and networks and maintain the IT asset tracker plus partner with the leadership team on system forecasts and critical issues affecting the IT systems.
A degree in a Computer Science related area of study would be desirable, or equivalent practical experience, together with extensive knowledge and experience with OS administration, hardware systems, OS internals on Windows and *nix systems, as is knowledge of networks, networking security systems and infrastructure. The successful candidate must be able to demonstrate problem-solving, collaborative and communications skills together with the ability to interpret and analyse information to create meaningful reports.
This role is a permanent position working Monday to Friday from 8:30am to 5:00pm, all-year round. The post holder is required to work one Saturday per month during term-time and be on-call as per the department’s rota. The starting salary for this role is c.£30,000 per annum (depending on skills, knowledge and experience) plus there is a call-out allowance of £133.19 per month (£1,598.28 per annum). Further information and a full job description can be found within the ‘Role Information Pack’.
Benefits include free life assurance, uniform and parking; contributory pension scheme (matched at 4%); membership availability to the School’s healthcare scheme (via BUPA); free lunch on full days worked; free hot drinks supplied and lunch/dinner provided; annual salary reviews; free use of the Felsted Gym and pool facilities; subsidised on-site Coffee Shop; and membership to Felsted Connect; an online multi-platform engagement tool where employees have access to hundreds of exclusive discounts and offers from online and high-street retailers. More information on our rewards package can be found on our website felsted.org/employment-opps/rewards.
Felsted is a leading day and boarding independent school based in a stunning village campus in North Essex. Founded in 1564 by Richard Lord Riche, who had been a Lord Chancellor under King Edward VI, Felsted today provides an exceptional holistic education to approximately 1100 boys and girls aged four to eighteen. We celebrated our 450th anniversary in 2014, one of only a handful of schools in the country that have claimed this historic milestone. We employ more than 160 teachers and 440 operational staff in a community orientated environment, ensuring our pupils receive the very best in learning and co-curricular activities.
We are rated ‘Excellent in every aspect' by the Independent Schools Inspectorate.
Closing date for receipt of applications is Monday 24 January 2022 at 9:00am.
If you would like to apply for this position, please visit our website www.felsted.org/employment-opps to complete our online application process.
Felsted is committed to equal opportunities and maintaining a safe and secure environment for all pupils and a ‘culture of vigilance’ to safeguard and protect all in its care, and to all aspects of its ‘Safeguarding (Child Protection and Staff Behaviour) Policy’. All employees are subject to pre-employment checks including a Disclosure and Barring Service check.
A Senior position within Future PLC’s Senior Site Reliability Engineer (SRE) team means becoming accountable for the long term success of many elements of the SRE team platform. The role requires a strong technical background alongside a passion for exploration and new opportunities. A Senior SRE is not expected to provide any formal coaching, or leadership to others, but would be expected to support mentoring and be a positive influence for the growth of our team and our department.
As a Senior SRE you will also be responsible for providing technical oversight for Futures delivery infrastructure and the success of teams that rely on that infrastructure.
You will bring strong leadership skills applied in a technical context with a team of engineers. You will help steer your team towards a common technical vision. You’ll help analyze the current system, it’s strengths and limitations. You will participate in roadmap and project planning efforts and will have ownership for delivering it.
You’ll be participating in project management efforts as the teams execute on plans, and you’ll have a role in communicating progress and status to stakeholders.
Responsibilities
Lead by example - Provide technical leadership for several functional areas in the SRE team like monitoring, logging, security, and more.
Take ownership for SRE projects and drive them forward
Support SRE Leads in accountability for meeting Futures SLAs and SLOs
Collaborate closely with development and project team mates to deliver on our shared goals
Implement, evolve and maintain runbooks, automation and documentation to improve working practices and system operation
Attend events, conferences and workshops to maintain awareness of industry trends and support their adoption within the organisation
Design, build and operate highly resilient, performant and observable infrastructure that serves the changing business objectives
Collaborate with third-party suppliers and customers where required to support business requirements
Translate high level technical guidance into actionable direction for the teams and initiatives
Respond to out of hours incidents as part of a shared rotation
Identify and drive cost-optimisation.
Responsibilities:
Previous experience providing technical direction for a team of engineers
Experience in directing long term projects and collaborating with teammates on its delivery
Experience developing and reviewing complex technical requirements, and translating them into actionable tasks for engineers
Good understanding of the full SDLC process
Proficient with Infrastructure as Code tools for managing Azure resources (Terraform and ARM templates)
Experience with Deployment techniques (Blue/Green, Canary etc)
Is opinionated on what good looks like for delivering both software and infrastructure via CI/CD pipeline best practices
Expert knowledge on AzureDevOps pipelines
Observability at scale with tools such as Azure Monitor, Application Insights and Log Analytics
Good understanding of Landing Zone architectural patterns (ideally Azure Cloud Adoption Framework)
Understanding of immutable infrastructure
Performance and Cost Optimisation from architectural and engineering perspective.
Good Understanding of IAAS and PAAS Azure services
Proficient with Configuration Management tools such as Ansible
Proficient with development languages such as C# or Javascript
Nov 09, 2021
Full time
A Senior position within Future PLC’s Senior Site Reliability Engineer (SRE) team means becoming accountable for the long term success of many elements of the SRE team platform. The role requires a strong technical background alongside a passion for exploration and new opportunities. A Senior SRE is not expected to provide any formal coaching, or leadership to others, but would be expected to support mentoring and be a positive influence for the growth of our team and our department.
As a Senior SRE you will also be responsible for providing technical oversight for Futures delivery infrastructure and the success of teams that rely on that infrastructure.
You will bring strong leadership skills applied in a technical context with a team of engineers. You will help steer your team towards a common technical vision. You’ll help analyze the current system, it’s strengths and limitations. You will participate in roadmap and project planning efforts and will have ownership for delivering it.
You’ll be participating in project management efforts as the teams execute on plans, and you’ll have a role in communicating progress and status to stakeholders.
Responsibilities
Lead by example - Provide technical leadership for several functional areas in the SRE team like monitoring, logging, security, and more.
Take ownership for SRE projects and drive them forward
Support SRE Leads in accountability for meeting Futures SLAs and SLOs
Collaborate closely with development and project team mates to deliver on our shared goals
Implement, evolve and maintain runbooks, automation and documentation to improve working practices and system operation
Attend events, conferences and workshops to maintain awareness of industry trends and support their adoption within the organisation
Design, build and operate highly resilient, performant and observable infrastructure that serves the changing business objectives
Collaborate with third-party suppliers and customers where required to support business requirements
Translate high level technical guidance into actionable direction for the teams and initiatives
Respond to out of hours incidents as part of a shared rotation
Identify and drive cost-optimisation.
Responsibilities:
Previous experience providing technical direction for a team of engineers
Experience in directing long term projects and collaborating with teammates on its delivery
Experience developing and reviewing complex technical requirements, and translating them into actionable tasks for engineers
Good understanding of the full SDLC process
Proficient with Infrastructure as Code tools for managing Azure resources (Terraform and ARM templates)
Experience with Deployment techniques (Blue/Green, Canary etc)
Is opinionated on what good looks like for delivering both software and infrastructure via CI/CD pipeline best practices
Expert knowledge on AzureDevOps pipelines
Observability at scale with tools such as Azure Monitor, Application Insights and Log Analytics
Good understanding of Landing Zone architectural patterns (ideally Azure Cloud Adoption Framework)
Understanding of immutable infrastructure
Performance and Cost Optimisation from architectural and engineering perspective.
Good Understanding of IAAS and PAAS Azure services
Proficient with Configuration Management tools such as Ansible
Proficient with development languages such as C# or Javascript
Salary 35,000 - 35,000 GBP per year Requirements: Five or more years experience of control system project delivery, demonstrable experience of design, implementation, test and commissioning roles within a project team - Basic understanding of electrical system drawings, including GA's, Wiring Schematics and Termination Diagrams - Good fundamental electrical knowledge and ability to understand/interpret system drawings - Sound grasp of general IT/OT Technologies and development methodologies - Awareness/understanding of Quality Management System procedures - Knowledge of Windows Operating System configuration and lockdown - Knowledge of network switch and firewall configuration and network management packages - Electrical & Electronic or Electrical or Software Engineering degree (min 2:1) or similar qualification - Undertaken a structured project delivery lifecycle - Experience with software development and configuration tools, methods and processes - Experience with Siemens range of PLCs/HMIs / DCS / Drives - Proficient in generation of formal technical documentation for the full life cycle of projects - Proficient in Microsoft Office products - Ability to estimating time and costs for common tasks - Eligible for security clearance checks for access to client sites - Excellent ability to capture information, analyse it, and articulate an appropriate solution - Excellent verbal, written and interactive communication skills - Able to operate "self-sufficiently" on customer's premises, including production locations - Can demonstrate the appropriate level of commercial awareness and diligence Responsibilities: Design, development, programming and testing of mission critical innovative solutions under the guidance of more experienced Engineers - Work as a key team member resolving hardware and software challenges for assigned solution areas - Design and configuration of cyber-secure infrastructure and communications between solution components using industry standard protocols - Develop a thorough understanding of ITI's operational procedures and ensure compliance with both internal and external standards - Assembly supervision and electrical testing of solution hardware (including functional safety systems) under the guidance of experienced Engineers - Installation and commissioning of solutions on customer sites - Provide support and mentoring for more junior engineers Technologies: - Firewall - Hardware - Support - Network - PLC - Security - Windows More: Full-time Glasgow - Hybrid Salary: Starting at £35,000.00, dependant on experience ITI Group develops and integrates digital transformation solutions for Energy, Nuclear and Industrial manufacturing sectors. We advance safe, secure and sustainable operations through the innovative use of technology. At the heart of ITI Group is a complete commitment to innovation and transformation. Our people are practical, insightful and dynamic with a personal approach. We act responsibly, focusing on safety and security, working with integrity at all times to deliver excellence through collaboration, experience and know-how. Candidates should note that for this role employment will be conditional upon achieving National Security Vetting clearance. Please refer to our Equality of Opportunity statement within the Terms and Conditions, listed below.
Apr 19, 2024
Full time
Salary 35,000 - 35,000 GBP per year Requirements: Five or more years experience of control system project delivery, demonstrable experience of design, implementation, test and commissioning roles within a project team - Basic understanding of electrical system drawings, including GA's, Wiring Schematics and Termination Diagrams - Good fundamental electrical knowledge and ability to understand/interpret system drawings - Sound grasp of general IT/OT Technologies and development methodologies - Awareness/understanding of Quality Management System procedures - Knowledge of Windows Operating System configuration and lockdown - Knowledge of network switch and firewall configuration and network management packages - Electrical & Electronic or Electrical or Software Engineering degree (min 2:1) or similar qualification - Undertaken a structured project delivery lifecycle - Experience with software development and configuration tools, methods and processes - Experience with Siemens range of PLCs/HMIs / DCS / Drives - Proficient in generation of formal technical documentation for the full life cycle of projects - Proficient in Microsoft Office products - Ability to estimating time and costs for common tasks - Eligible for security clearance checks for access to client sites - Excellent ability to capture information, analyse it, and articulate an appropriate solution - Excellent verbal, written and interactive communication skills - Able to operate "self-sufficiently" on customer's premises, including production locations - Can demonstrate the appropriate level of commercial awareness and diligence Responsibilities: Design, development, programming and testing of mission critical innovative solutions under the guidance of more experienced Engineers - Work as a key team member resolving hardware and software challenges for assigned solution areas - Design and configuration of cyber-secure infrastructure and communications between solution components using industry standard protocols - Develop a thorough understanding of ITI's operational procedures and ensure compliance with both internal and external standards - Assembly supervision and electrical testing of solution hardware (including functional safety systems) under the guidance of experienced Engineers - Installation and commissioning of solutions on customer sites - Provide support and mentoring for more junior engineers Technologies: - Firewall - Hardware - Support - Network - PLC - Security - Windows More: Full-time Glasgow - Hybrid Salary: Starting at £35,000.00, dependant on experience ITI Group develops and integrates digital transformation solutions for Energy, Nuclear and Industrial manufacturing sectors. We advance safe, secure and sustainable operations through the innovative use of technology. At the heart of ITI Group is a complete commitment to innovation and transformation. Our people are practical, insightful and dynamic with a personal approach. We act responsibly, focusing on safety and security, working with integrity at all times to deliver excellence through collaboration, experience and know-how. Candidates should note that for this role employment will be conditional upon achieving National Security Vetting clearance. Please refer to our Equality of Opportunity statement within the Terms and Conditions, listed below.
WHAT YOU'LL DO We are seeking a strong candidate to fill the IT Network Security Solutions Architect position in the Secure Networking squad at BCG. You will be working in a Security Engineering, Architecture, and Automation capacity across BCG's global network to drive and support improvements based on new and emerging trends. Areas of focus will include implementing ZeroTrust solutions with Zscaler across Cloud providers and datacenters, applying advanced threat protection and improving compliance through network security policy management, to name a few. You Will: Utilize knowledge of security design principles to design, implement, and manage end-to-end security solutions for BCG with a focus on Zscaler and SASE technologies Apply continuous improvement by assessing BCG's security needs and provide recommendations to enhance our overall security posture Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate Zscaler solutions into existing IT infrastructure Conduct thorough analysis of security requirements, architecture, and policies Develop and maintain documentation for security configurations, guidelines, and best practices Stay updated on industry trends, emerging threats, and Zscaler platform updates to ensure proactive security measures Provide technical expertise creating security roadmaps to include presentations to leadership Troubleshoot and resolve complex security issues related to Zscaler Offer training and guidance to internal teams on Zscaler security solutions Support vendor assessments, including proof of concepts and research into new security technologies Prepare and review monthly status reports and statistics Work in Agile framework YOU'RE GOOD AT Securing global networks and/or large enterprise environments preferably with automation tools and practices to ensure consistency and repeatability Engineering and implementation of Zero Trust solutions Maintain knowledge base and 'as built' documentation for network security services High degree of comfort with changing and maintaining connectivity for Cloud Computing environments Successfully interfacing and connecting with skilled technologists and non-technical stakeholders Ability to work in an Agile environment leveraging strong work management, organizational and planning skills Negotiating and consensus building between stakeholders where competing priorities exist, providing well-honed influencing skills You're able to effectively handle difficult and stressful situations with poise, tact and patience, while demonstrating a sense of urgency YOU BRING (EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS) Minimum 7+ years of network security engineering experience with large scale implementations distributed globally Proven experience as a Security Solutions Architect, with a focus on Zscaler technologies In-depth knowledge of network security, cloud security, and cyber threats Strong understanding of Zscaler's platform, features, and capabilities Demonstrated ability to design and implement security solutions for diverse environments Excellent communication skills for user and leadership interactions and team collaboration Relevant certifications such as Zscaler Certified Architect (ZCA) or equivalent Familiarity with industry compliance standards and regulations Problem-solving skills and the ability to thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment BA degree in computer or information sciences or similar field preferred Desirable DevOps experience with automation and scripting development tools Cloud security across AWS, Azure, GCP Next Generation Firewalls DNS Security expertise Related security certifications (e.g. CISSP, CCSP, SABSA, ITIL etc.) YOU'LL WORK WITH BCG's information technology group collaboratively delivers the latest digital technologies that enable our consultants to lead and our business to grow. For our IT jobs, we seek individuals with expertise in the areas of IT infrastructure, application development, business systems, collaborative and social technologies, information security, and project leadership.
Apr 19, 2024
Full time
WHAT YOU'LL DO We are seeking a strong candidate to fill the IT Network Security Solutions Architect position in the Secure Networking squad at BCG. You will be working in a Security Engineering, Architecture, and Automation capacity across BCG's global network to drive and support improvements based on new and emerging trends. Areas of focus will include implementing ZeroTrust solutions with Zscaler across Cloud providers and datacenters, applying advanced threat protection and improving compliance through network security policy management, to name a few. You Will: Utilize knowledge of security design principles to design, implement, and manage end-to-end security solutions for BCG with a focus on Zscaler and SASE technologies Apply continuous improvement by assessing BCG's security needs and provide recommendations to enhance our overall security posture Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate Zscaler solutions into existing IT infrastructure Conduct thorough analysis of security requirements, architecture, and policies Develop and maintain documentation for security configurations, guidelines, and best practices Stay updated on industry trends, emerging threats, and Zscaler platform updates to ensure proactive security measures Provide technical expertise creating security roadmaps to include presentations to leadership Troubleshoot and resolve complex security issues related to Zscaler Offer training and guidance to internal teams on Zscaler security solutions Support vendor assessments, including proof of concepts and research into new security technologies Prepare and review monthly status reports and statistics Work in Agile framework YOU'RE GOOD AT Securing global networks and/or large enterprise environments preferably with automation tools and practices to ensure consistency and repeatability Engineering and implementation of Zero Trust solutions Maintain knowledge base and 'as built' documentation for network security services High degree of comfort with changing and maintaining connectivity for Cloud Computing environments Successfully interfacing and connecting with skilled technologists and non-technical stakeholders Ability to work in an Agile environment leveraging strong work management, organizational and planning skills Negotiating and consensus building between stakeholders where competing priorities exist, providing well-honed influencing skills You're able to effectively handle difficult and stressful situations with poise, tact and patience, while demonstrating a sense of urgency YOU BRING (EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS) Minimum 7+ years of network security engineering experience with large scale implementations distributed globally Proven experience as a Security Solutions Architect, with a focus on Zscaler technologies In-depth knowledge of network security, cloud security, and cyber threats Strong understanding of Zscaler's platform, features, and capabilities Demonstrated ability to design and implement security solutions for diverse environments Excellent communication skills for user and leadership interactions and team collaboration Relevant certifications such as Zscaler Certified Architect (ZCA) or equivalent Familiarity with industry compliance standards and regulations Problem-solving skills and the ability to thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment BA degree in computer or information sciences or similar field preferred Desirable DevOps experience with automation and scripting development tools Cloud security across AWS, Azure, GCP Next Generation Firewalls DNS Security expertise Related security certifications (e.g. CISSP, CCSP, SABSA, ITIL etc.) YOU'LL WORK WITH BCG's information technology group collaboratively delivers the latest digital technologies that enable our consultants to lead and our business to grow. For our IT jobs, we seek individuals with expertise in the areas of IT infrastructure, application development, business systems, collaborative and social technologies, information security, and project leadership.
Requirement for a 1st Line Support Engineer for an MSP in Carnaby, London. This is a great opportunity to get in with a fast-growing MSP, initially supporting their in-house infrastructure and team.This is a part-time role initially, leading to a full-time permanent position after an initial contract period. The main responsibility will be supporting the in-house team with all software and hardware related issues. You will be supporting 10-20 users on site in their office in Carnaby, London. Details:1st Line Support EngineerTemp-perm agreement.£15/hour (weekly pay)Part time (20 hours per week)5 days per week (4 hours per day)Ideally you will have experience with the following Office 365 / Windows1st Line Desktop SupportIT hardware supportTroubleshootingLaptop and desktop support If you're a first Line support Engineer, looking for you next contract and interested in joining a fast-growing MSP in central London, please click APPLY! In Technology Group Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
Apr 19, 2024
Full time
Requirement for a 1st Line Support Engineer for an MSP in Carnaby, London. This is a great opportunity to get in with a fast-growing MSP, initially supporting their in-house infrastructure and team.This is a part-time role initially, leading to a full-time permanent position after an initial contract period. The main responsibility will be supporting the in-house team with all software and hardware related issues. You will be supporting 10-20 users on site in their office in Carnaby, London. Details:1st Line Support EngineerTemp-perm agreement.£15/hour (weekly pay)Part time (20 hours per week)5 days per week (4 hours per day)Ideally you will have experience with the following Office 365 / Windows1st Line Desktop SupportIT hardware supportTroubleshootingLaptop and desktop support If you're a first Line support Engineer, looking for you next contract and interested in joining a fast-growing MSP in central London, please click APPLY! In Technology Group Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
Pontoon is an employment consultancy. We put expertise, energy, and enthusiasm into improving everyone's chance of being part of the workplace.?We respect and appreciate people of all ethnicities, generations, religious beliefs, sexual orientations, gender identities, and more.?We do this by showcasing their talents, skills, and unique experience in an inclusive environment that helps them thrive. An exciting opportunity within financial services client is looking for AWS Cloud Architect /AWS Architect based in London. Role : Software Engineer /AWS Architect (Kafka Admin) Location : London (1 days a week onsite) Duration : 6 Months Status : Inside IR35 Experienced and knowledgeable AWS skills with knowledge of EKS, Jenkins, DevOps, Terraform, Kafka infrastructure, Linux and Networking concepts & troubleshooting. Experience and skills Required: hands-on experience with AWS services, a deep understanding of containerization and orchestration technologies, and proficiency with tools like Jenkins, Terraform, Ansible, Packer Manage containerized apps with Docker and Helm charts, Utilize EKS for Kubernetes orchestration to enhance scalability and resource optimization. Implement and enhance DevOps practices to automate testing, deployment, and development. Use Jenkins to set up and optimize continuous integration and delivery pipelines. Develop, maintain, and enhance infrastructure as code using Terraform for efficient resource provisioning and management. Experience as a Linux Admin and Management, Kafka Admin, Kafka infrastructure and Management, Data replication, Kerberos, SSL / TLS, Active Directory, Shell scripting, GitHub Strong understanding of cloud security best practices. Responsibilities: responsible for designing, deploying, and optimizing our cloud infrastructure as an AWS Cloud Engineer. Troubleshoot complex cloud environments, ensuring maximum performance and reliability. Implement proactive measures for monitoring and troubleshooting to maintain system health. Candidates will ideally show evidence of the above in their CV to be considered. Please be advised if you haven't heard from us within 48 hours then unfortunately your application has not been successful on this occasion, we may however keep your details on file for any suitable future vacancies and contact you accordingly. Pontoon is an employment consultancy and operates as an equal opportunity's employer.
Apr 19, 2024
Full time
Pontoon is an employment consultancy. We put expertise, energy, and enthusiasm into improving everyone's chance of being part of the workplace.?We respect and appreciate people of all ethnicities, generations, religious beliefs, sexual orientations, gender identities, and more.?We do this by showcasing their talents, skills, and unique experience in an inclusive environment that helps them thrive. An exciting opportunity within financial services client is looking for AWS Cloud Architect /AWS Architect based in London. Role : Software Engineer /AWS Architect (Kafka Admin) Location : London (1 days a week onsite) Duration : 6 Months Status : Inside IR35 Experienced and knowledgeable AWS skills with knowledge of EKS, Jenkins, DevOps, Terraform, Kafka infrastructure, Linux and Networking concepts & troubleshooting. Experience and skills Required: hands-on experience with AWS services, a deep understanding of containerization and orchestration technologies, and proficiency with tools like Jenkins, Terraform, Ansible, Packer Manage containerized apps with Docker and Helm charts, Utilize EKS for Kubernetes orchestration to enhance scalability and resource optimization. Implement and enhance DevOps practices to automate testing, deployment, and development. Use Jenkins to set up and optimize continuous integration and delivery pipelines. Develop, maintain, and enhance infrastructure as code using Terraform for efficient resource provisioning and management. Experience as a Linux Admin and Management, Kafka Admin, Kafka infrastructure and Management, Data replication, Kerberos, SSL / TLS, Active Directory, Shell scripting, GitHub Strong understanding of cloud security best practices. Responsibilities: responsible for designing, deploying, and optimizing our cloud infrastructure as an AWS Cloud Engineer. Troubleshoot complex cloud environments, ensuring maximum performance and reliability. Implement proactive measures for monitoring and troubleshooting to maintain system health. Candidates will ideally show evidence of the above in their CV to be considered. Please be advised if you haven't heard from us within 48 hours then unfortunately your application has not been successful on this occasion, we may however keep your details on file for any suitable future vacancies and contact you accordingly. Pontoon is an employment consultancy and operates as an equal opportunity's employer.
Technical Consultant - Microsoft Cloud SecurityRemote - UK55-65k Package + Great Benefits Our globally recognised consultancy client specialises in software licensing and transformational infrastructure solutions. This fantastic company has grown enormously across the board, doubling in size over the last few years. To meet expectations, they now have an immediate and exciting opening for a Technical Consultant to be based Remotely in the UK. Technical Consultant rewards: Competitive salary ranging from 55-65k per annum Flexible remote working Regular monthly gatherings Access to cutting-edge technology Opportunities for career advancement Technical Consultant responsibilities: Executing technical deliverables for customer projects Leading the implementation of related solutions Assisting scoping and design workshops to understand customer challenges and propose solutions that meet requirements Writing post-delivery documents and statement of works Working closely with project management teams, ensuring project milestones and deadlines are met Deliver exceptional customer satisfaction and quality of work Diagnosing and fixing technical challenges Technical Consultant skills, traits, and experience: Technical Consultant/Internal Technical Specialist/Senior Support Analyst/Engineer SC-4200, SC300 preferred MS-500, AZ500 preferred Defender Sentinel Entra ID - Identity, AM & Security Project focused Troubleshooting Excellent communications skills Customer focused Certus Recruitment Group is an established and experienced specialist consultancy providing sales, marketing, and IT recruitment services to the technology community throughout the UK, Europe, North America, and Australia.
Apr 19, 2024
Full time
Technical Consultant - Microsoft Cloud SecurityRemote - UK55-65k Package + Great Benefits Our globally recognised consultancy client specialises in software licensing and transformational infrastructure solutions. This fantastic company has grown enormously across the board, doubling in size over the last few years. To meet expectations, they now have an immediate and exciting opening for a Technical Consultant to be based Remotely in the UK. Technical Consultant rewards: Competitive salary ranging from 55-65k per annum Flexible remote working Regular monthly gatherings Access to cutting-edge technology Opportunities for career advancement Technical Consultant responsibilities: Executing technical deliverables for customer projects Leading the implementation of related solutions Assisting scoping and design workshops to understand customer challenges and propose solutions that meet requirements Writing post-delivery documents and statement of works Working closely with project management teams, ensuring project milestones and deadlines are met Deliver exceptional customer satisfaction and quality of work Diagnosing and fixing technical challenges Technical Consultant skills, traits, and experience: Technical Consultant/Internal Technical Specialist/Senior Support Analyst/Engineer SC-4200, SC300 preferred MS-500, AZ500 preferred Defender Sentinel Entra ID - Identity, AM & Security Project focused Troubleshooting Excellent communications skills Customer focused Certus Recruitment Group is an established and experienced specialist consultancy providing sales, marketing, and IT recruitment services to the technology community throughout the UK, Europe, North America, and Australia.
The IT Field Installation Engineer will be responsible for installing, maintaining and troubleshooting network infrastructure in our properties across London. This position also requires excellent problem-solving skills to rectify any system or hardware issues promptly and efficiently. Client Details IT field installation engineer - London This organisation is a large property company that manages a multitude of properties across the country. Committed to providing excellent service, they have a team of dedicated professionals who utilise the latest technology to ensure smooth operations. Description IT field installation engineer - London Installation of IT Hardware, Wi-fi & network infrastructure in various properties. Supporting Windows Hardware and software. Regular maintenance and troubleshooting of network systems. Prompt response to any system or hardware issues. Knowledge and ticketing systems. Regular reporting on system performance and maintenance activities. Close collaboration with the technology team to implement new IT projects. Ensuring all installations comply with industry standards. Training staff members on new technology systems. Keeping abreast of the latest developments in the property technology sector. Profile IT field installation engineer - London A successful IT Field Installation Engineer should have: Previous IT field engineering experience or a client facing 2nd line support engineering background. Experience providing Face to Face / Remote IT support. An academic qualification in Information Technology, Computer Science or a related field. A good understanding of network infrastructure and IT Hardware / systems installations. A full clean drivers License is required. Ability to troubleshoot and solve hardware and system issues. Excellent communication skills to train staff members. Interest in keeping updated with the latest technology. Experience of using Hand tools for IT installs. Job Offer IT field installation engineer - London A competitive salary range of 30000 - 36,000 per annum. A comprehensive benefits package (details provided upon application) 26 days holiday. The opportunity to work in a supportive and professional environment in London. The chance to be part of a team at the forefront of property technology. We encourage all suitable candidates who are excited about working in the property technology sector to apply for this IT Field Installation Engineer position in London.
Apr 19, 2024
Full time
The IT Field Installation Engineer will be responsible for installing, maintaining and troubleshooting network infrastructure in our properties across London. This position also requires excellent problem-solving skills to rectify any system or hardware issues promptly and efficiently. Client Details IT field installation engineer - London This organisation is a large property company that manages a multitude of properties across the country. Committed to providing excellent service, they have a team of dedicated professionals who utilise the latest technology to ensure smooth operations. Description IT field installation engineer - London Installation of IT Hardware, Wi-fi & network infrastructure in various properties. Supporting Windows Hardware and software. Regular maintenance and troubleshooting of network systems. Prompt response to any system or hardware issues. Knowledge and ticketing systems. Regular reporting on system performance and maintenance activities. Close collaboration with the technology team to implement new IT projects. Ensuring all installations comply with industry standards. Training staff members on new technology systems. Keeping abreast of the latest developments in the property technology sector. Profile IT field installation engineer - London A successful IT Field Installation Engineer should have: Previous IT field engineering experience or a client facing 2nd line support engineering background. Experience providing Face to Face / Remote IT support. An academic qualification in Information Technology, Computer Science or a related field. A good understanding of network infrastructure and IT Hardware / systems installations. A full clean drivers License is required. Ability to troubleshoot and solve hardware and system issues. Excellent communication skills to train staff members. Interest in keeping updated with the latest technology. Experience of using Hand tools for IT installs. Job Offer IT field installation engineer - London A competitive salary range of 30000 - 36,000 per annum. A comprehensive benefits package (details provided upon application) 26 days holiday. The opportunity to work in a supportive and professional environment in London. The chance to be part of a team at the forefront of property technology. We encourage all suitable candidates who are excited about working in the property technology sector to apply for this IT Field Installation Engineer position in London.
Senior Software Engineer-Hybrid page is loaded Senior Software Engineer-Hybrid Apply locations UK - London (Bishopsgate) time type Full time posted on Posted Yesterday job requisition id R73505 Senior Software Engineer Do you enjoy being part of team that develops high-quality code? Are you an excellent problem solver with great interpersonal skills? About the Business At ICIS, our mission is to optimize the world's resources. We help companies make strategic, sustainable decisions by bringing transparency to markets across the world. We create a comprehensive view of commodities markets, providing companies with the data and intelligence to successfully navigate across global value chains every day. Our customers benefit from instant access to price assessments, reports and forecasts, a dedicated news channel and supply and demand data. You can learn more about ICIS at the link below. About our Team You will be joining a collaborative, curious, team of Software Engineers at all different levels. By joining us you will have the opportunity to share ownership in solving this problem end to end. From exploring new data sources for building features, to design and put in production predictive models and make sure they perform consistently over time. About the Role As a Senior Software Engineer you will play a key role in the agile development of a specialist data platform. Contribute to exciting projects and products, both internal and customer-facing. Working on back-end, browser-based user interface, complex data modelling, visualization and mapping. Pricing and prediction algorithms as well as new features and incremental enhancements. Owning the system from development through to production. Responsibilities Building out features within the platform and Implementing APIs for Internal and external use. Building up a useful, robust automated test suite to support a Continuous Integration environment. Taking ownership of the full platform and application code. Build pipeline we use to get features from conception to a live system. Sharing knowledge of tools and techniques with the wider team, both developers and non-developers. Taking part in 2nd-line support of applications and platforms, including occasional support outside of office hours Requirements Experience in building server-side web applications f C#, .NET core and some front-end skills React/Angular. Experience of SQL Server or Postgres (and ORMs such as Nhibernate) Able to communicate effectively with key stakeholders internally and externally. Be familiar with or have a keen interest in AWS cloud platform. Have experience with modern deployment techniques using Infrastructure as Code paradigms such as Puppet, Terraform, Kubernetes, Helm, and Docker. Learn more about the LexisNexis Risk team and how we work here Women in technology: LexisNexis Risk Solutions is very supportive of women in Technology and has been a founding signature for the Tech Talent Charter. Currently 27% of our Technology workforce are women which is much higher than the UK average of 17%. We have the following initiatives in place to support women in technology: Mentoring scheme for women in technology Women's network forum Regularly run events for schools girl about careers in technology to inspire the next generation of girls in tech. LexisNexis Risk Solutions proudly support the Tech Talent Charter At LexisNexis Risk Solutions, having diverse employees with different perspectives is key to creating innovative new products for our global customers. We have 30 diversity employee networks globally and prioritize inclusive leadership and equitable processes as part of our culture. Our aim is for every employee to be the best version of themselves. We would actively welcome applications from candidates of diverse backgrounds and underrepresented groups. We are committed to providing a fair and accessible hiring process. If you have a disability or other need that requires accommodation or adjustment, please let us know by completing our Applicant Request Support Form: . Please read our Candidate Privacy Policy . Similar Jobs (1) Senior Systems Engineer II locations 2 Locations time type Full time posted on Posted 30+ Days Ago At LexisNexis Risk Solutions, our seven brands span multiple industries providing customers with innovative technologies, information-based analytics, decisioning tools and data management services that provide market-specific solutions. Approximately 10,000 employees in offices throughout the world support our brands by serving customers in more than 190 countries. . LexisNexis Risk Solutions is part of RELX, a global provider of information and analytics for professional and business customers across industries. For more information, please visit and .
Apr 19, 2024
Full time
Senior Software Engineer-Hybrid page is loaded Senior Software Engineer-Hybrid Apply locations UK - London (Bishopsgate) time type Full time posted on Posted Yesterday job requisition id R73505 Senior Software Engineer Do you enjoy being part of team that develops high-quality code? Are you an excellent problem solver with great interpersonal skills? About the Business At ICIS, our mission is to optimize the world's resources. We help companies make strategic, sustainable decisions by bringing transparency to markets across the world. We create a comprehensive view of commodities markets, providing companies with the data and intelligence to successfully navigate across global value chains every day. Our customers benefit from instant access to price assessments, reports and forecasts, a dedicated news channel and supply and demand data. You can learn more about ICIS at the link below. About our Team You will be joining a collaborative, curious, team of Software Engineers at all different levels. By joining us you will have the opportunity to share ownership in solving this problem end to end. From exploring new data sources for building features, to design and put in production predictive models and make sure they perform consistently over time. About the Role As a Senior Software Engineer you will play a key role in the agile development of a specialist data platform. Contribute to exciting projects and products, both internal and customer-facing. Working on back-end, browser-based user interface, complex data modelling, visualization and mapping. Pricing and prediction algorithms as well as new features and incremental enhancements. Owning the system from development through to production. Responsibilities Building out features within the platform and Implementing APIs for Internal and external use. Building up a useful, robust automated test suite to support a Continuous Integration environment. Taking ownership of the full platform and application code. Build pipeline we use to get features from conception to a live system. Sharing knowledge of tools and techniques with the wider team, both developers and non-developers. Taking part in 2nd-line support of applications and platforms, including occasional support outside of office hours Requirements Experience in building server-side web applications f C#, .NET core and some front-end skills React/Angular. Experience of SQL Server or Postgres (and ORMs such as Nhibernate) Able to communicate effectively with key stakeholders internally and externally. Be familiar with or have a keen interest in AWS cloud platform. Have experience with modern deployment techniques using Infrastructure as Code paradigms such as Puppet, Terraform, Kubernetes, Helm, and Docker. Learn more about the LexisNexis Risk team and how we work here Women in technology: LexisNexis Risk Solutions is very supportive of women in Technology and has been a founding signature for the Tech Talent Charter. Currently 27% of our Technology workforce are women which is much higher than the UK average of 17%. We have the following initiatives in place to support women in technology: Mentoring scheme for women in technology Women's network forum Regularly run events for schools girl about careers in technology to inspire the next generation of girls in tech. LexisNexis Risk Solutions proudly support the Tech Talent Charter At LexisNexis Risk Solutions, having diverse employees with different perspectives is key to creating innovative new products for our global customers. We have 30 diversity employee networks globally and prioritize inclusive leadership and equitable processes as part of our culture. Our aim is for every employee to be the best version of themselves. We would actively welcome applications from candidates of diverse backgrounds and underrepresented groups. We are committed to providing a fair and accessible hiring process. If you have a disability or other need that requires accommodation or adjustment, please let us know by completing our Applicant Request Support Form: . Please read our Candidate Privacy Policy . Similar Jobs (1) Senior Systems Engineer II locations 2 Locations time type Full time posted on Posted 30+ Days Ago At LexisNexis Risk Solutions, our seven brands span multiple industries providing customers with innovative technologies, information-based analytics, decisioning tools and data management services that provide market-specific solutions. Approximately 10,000 employees in offices throughout the world support our brands by serving customers in more than 190 countries. . LexisNexis Risk Solutions is part of RELX, a global provider of information and analytics for professional and business customers across industries. For more information, please visit and .
Job order - J(Apply online only) - Permanent Full Time Title Senior Infrastructure Engineer (DV Security Clearance) Category Architecture City London, England - London, United Kingdom Job Description Senior Infrastructure Engineer (DV Security Clearance) Position Description Elevate your potential with CGI, a global technology service provider and premier business consultancy recognized by Forbes Magazine as a top 100 employer. Our mission is rooted in evolution, excelling in intricate challenges. Collaborating directly with our clients, we employ innovative technologies to revolutionize, empower, safeguard, and deliver critical mission systems. CGI was recognised in the Sunday Times Best Places to Work List 2023 and has been named one of the Worlds Best Employers by Forbes magazine. We offer a competitive salary, excellent pension, private healthcare, plus a share scheme (3.5% + 3.5% matching) which makes you a member not just an employee. We are committed to inclusivity, building a genuinely diverse community of tech talent and inspiring everyone to pursue careers in our sector, including our Armed Forces, and are proud to hold a Gold Award in recognition of our support of the Armed Forces Corporate Covenant. Join us and youll be part of an open, friendly community of experts. Well train and support you in taking your career wherever you want it to go. Secure Innovation is part of CGIs Space, Defence and Intelligence business unit, focused primarily on the delivery of contemporary and innovative technical solutions for the our client's most challenging problems. Our teams work alongside our clients to help them understand how to exploit technologies to maintain competitive advantage. We require an Infrastructure Solutions Architect to work as part of the Consulting Unit, on a diverse set of projects delivering on prem, cloud and niche solutions. Any individual without security clearance is welcome to apply and will always be considered for this or wider opportunities in CGI, where appropriate. Your future duties and responsibilities They will be working on a highly secure cloud project. The role is on an established fast-moving DevSecOps team, on on-prem and multi-cloud infrastructure, using a multitude of technologies including Ansible and Terraform, Ubuntu and Windows, SDN, VPNs, firewalls, VMs, laptops, MFA, AD, monitoring, network performance, resilience and security design, plus some integration scripting and application configuration and management. We are heavily committed to developing our members and will provide excellent learning and development opportunities to ensure that your knowledge and skills keep pace with the evolving technology landscape. We engender a culture of innovation, collaboration and ownership; highly motivated self-starters thrive within our organisation. Although we would like candidates to have all of the mandatory requirements, we would consider high quality individuals who meet most of the criteria. Software and hardware infrastructure design, build, test and manage. Network, OS and application security. Innovative use of modern capabilities: on-prem, remote and cloud. Required qualifications to be successful in this role IP networking experience (LAN, WAN and Internet). Firewalls (physical, virtual and host). Network and OS security. Consultancy, effective communicator & interpersonal skills. Agile DevSecOps. Self-starter / Self-Managed / Self-organising, with remote working. Infrastructure and application monitoring. Desired Competencies: Automation tools such as ansible and Terraform. Linux skills, particularly Ubuntu. Windows skills, particularly Active Directory. Cloud platforms, particularly VPCs and networking. Retail/home hardware and software VPNs and networking. Packet-level tracing and debugging, particularly network performance. Working pattern: due to the secure nature of the work we are operating with a hybrid working policy. We would expect our members to be in their local office as and when required. Some travel to other CGI or client sites might be required (all travel away from your base office is expensed) We are committed to inclusivity, building a genuinely diverse community of tech talent and inspiring everyone to pursue careers in our sector, including our Armed Forces, and are proud to hold a Gold Award in recognition of our support of the Armed Forces Corporate Covenant. Join us and youll be part of an open, friendly community of experts. Well train and support you in taking your career wherever you want it to go. Together, as owners, lets turn meaningful insights into action. Life at CGI is rooted in ownership, teamwork, respect and belonging. Here, youll reach your full potential because You are invited to be an owner from day 1 as we work together to bring our Dream to life. Thats why we call ourselves CGI Partners rather than employees. We benefit from our collective success and actively shape our companys strategy and direction. Your work creates value. Youll develop innovative solutions and build relationships with teammates and clients while accessing global capabilities to scale your ideas, embrace new opportunities, and benefit from expansive industry and technology expertise. Youll shape your career by joining a company built to grow and last. Youll be supported by leaders who care about your health and well-being and provide you with opportunities to deepen your skills and broaden your horizons. Come join our teamone of the largest IT and business consulting services firms in the world. Skills Firewalls Infrastructure architecture IP Networking LAN WAN Reference (phone number removed)
Apr 19, 2024
Full time
Job order - J(Apply online only) - Permanent Full Time Title Senior Infrastructure Engineer (DV Security Clearance) Category Architecture City London, England - London, United Kingdom Job Description Senior Infrastructure Engineer (DV Security Clearance) Position Description Elevate your potential with CGI, a global technology service provider and premier business consultancy recognized by Forbes Magazine as a top 100 employer. Our mission is rooted in evolution, excelling in intricate challenges. Collaborating directly with our clients, we employ innovative technologies to revolutionize, empower, safeguard, and deliver critical mission systems. CGI was recognised in the Sunday Times Best Places to Work List 2023 and has been named one of the Worlds Best Employers by Forbes magazine. We offer a competitive salary, excellent pension, private healthcare, plus a share scheme (3.5% + 3.5% matching) which makes you a member not just an employee. We are committed to inclusivity, building a genuinely diverse community of tech talent and inspiring everyone to pursue careers in our sector, including our Armed Forces, and are proud to hold a Gold Award in recognition of our support of the Armed Forces Corporate Covenant. Join us and youll be part of an open, friendly community of experts. Well train and support you in taking your career wherever you want it to go. Secure Innovation is part of CGIs Space, Defence and Intelligence business unit, focused primarily on the delivery of contemporary and innovative technical solutions for the our client's most challenging problems. Our teams work alongside our clients to help them understand how to exploit technologies to maintain competitive advantage. We require an Infrastructure Solutions Architect to work as part of the Consulting Unit, on a diverse set of projects delivering on prem, cloud and niche solutions. Any individual without security clearance is welcome to apply and will always be considered for this or wider opportunities in CGI, where appropriate. Your future duties and responsibilities They will be working on a highly secure cloud project. The role is on an established fast-moving DevSecOps team, on on-prem and multi-cloud infrastructure, using a multitude of technologies including Ansible and Terraform, Ubuntu and Windows, SDN, VPNs, firewalls, VMs, laptops, MFA, AD, monitoring, network performance, resilience and security design, plus some integration scripting and application configuration and management. We are heavily committed to developing our members and will provide excellent learning and development opportunities to ensure that your knowledge and skills keep pace with the evolving technology landscape. We engender a culture of innovation, collaboration and ownership; highly motivated self-starters thrive within our organisation. Although we would like candidates to have all of the mandatory requirements, we would consider high quality individuals who meet most of the criteria. Software and hardware infrastructure design, build, test and manage. Network, OS and application security. Innovative use of modern capabilities: on-prem, remote and cloud. Required qualifications to be successful in this role IP networking experience (LAN, WAN and Internet). Firewalls (physical, virtual and host). Network and OS security. Consultancy, effective communicator & interpersonal skills. Agile DevSecOps. Self-starter / Self-Managed / Self-organising, with remote working. Infrastructure and application monitoring. Desired Competencies: Automation tools such as ansible and Terraform. Linux skills, particularly Ubuntu. Windows skills, particularly Active Directory. Cloud platforms, particularly VPCs and networking. Retail/home hardware and software VPNs and networking. Packet-level tracing and debugging, particularly network performance. Working pattern: due to the secure nature of the work we are operating with a hybrid working policy. We would expect our members to be in their local office as and when required. Some travel to other CGI or client sites might be required (all travel away from your base office is expensed) We are committed to inclusivity, building a genuinely diverse community of tech talent and inspiring everyone to pursue careers in our sector, including our Armed Forces, and are proud to hold a Gold Award in recognition of our support of the Armed Forces Corporate Covenant. Join us and youll be part of an open, friendly community of experts. Well train and support you in taking your career wherever you want it to go. Together, as owners, lets turn meaningful insights into action. Life at CGI is rooted in ownership, teamwork, respect and belonging. Here, youll reach your full potential because You are invited to be an owner from day 1 as we work together to bring our Dream to life. Thats why we call ourselves CGI Partners rather than employees. We benefit from our collective success and actively shape our companys strategy and direction. Your work creates value. Youll develop innovative solutions and build relationships with teammates and clients while accessing global capabilities to scale your ideas, embrace new opportunities, and benefit from expansive industry and technology expertise. Youll shape your career by joining a company built to grow and last. Youll be supported by leaders who care about your health and well-being and provide you with opportunities to deepen your skills and broaden your horizons. Come join our teamone of the largest IT and business consulting services firms in the world. Skills Firewalls Infrastructure architecture IP Networking LAN WAN Reference (phone number removed)
Application Architect Location: UK Mobile Worker Leidos are currently seeking an Application Architect to work as part of one of our Engineering Teams tp work with one of our Government clients. The successful candidate will have delivered Architectural Solutions in the Application Domain to UK Government Customers. You will be working alongside our Customer, Infrastructure and Solution Architects & SMEs to deliver technical solutions to our client. As an Application Architect you will be accountable for defining technical solutions in response to customer requirements. You will work with other architects, software developers, systems engineers and project managers to plan, create and implement application solutions that meet our clients business needs. The Application Architect will possess a strong comprehension of cloud technologies, programming languages and software development platforms and will input into high-level and low-level design documents, ensuring designs conform to solution design, security standards and industry best practices. The Application Architect will work with other Architects on the overall technical vision and high-level design for a particular solution, finding the best technical solutions to solve business problems. You will participate in architecture governance forums, ensuring all architecture activities and deliverables are produced to a high quality and are consistent with existing standards, policies, and strategies. You will work closely with the client to sign off on design deliverables and provide specialist advice, guidance and expertise. What will you be doing? Creating high-level application and integration solution designs. Conducting system architecture evaluations to define target state architectures and transitional roadmaps. Ensuring solutions are integrated with existing applications through APIs and integrations. Performing Technical Design Reviews; ensuring designs conform to solution design, security standards, industry best practices and non-functional requirements. Participating in architecture governance, presenting solutions for wider review and approval. Peer reviewing solution designs from other architects. Identifying technologies that can be leveraged to add value to the business. Contributing to application and integration strategies through partnership with enterprise architects. Modelling architectures using the TOGAF meta model within an architecture modelling tool. What do we need from you? Knowledge of impact assessing Change Requests and comprehension of the 'as-is' architecture and 'to-be' solution vision. Ability to input into high-level and low-level solution designs from an application perspective. The ability to work with both internal engineers and client technical teams. Excellent stakeholder engagement skills including the ability to influence other key stakeholders (business stakeholders, technical architects, software developers, third party suppliers) to reconcile technical and business considerations to arrive at the optimal solution. A solid knowledge of Linux and Windows environments for application hosting. Experience of AWS Application Hosting and AWS Application Integration Services. Experience of designing both on-premise and AWS based solutions. Working knowledge of software development tools and methodologies such as CI/CD, Infrastructure-as-Code, DevOps etc. Experience of working within an Agile environment. Strong verbal and written communication skills are important and the ability to communicate with team members of all technical backgrounds. Ability to comprehend the client's needs and goals for the software you're developing or applications you are selecting to meet a particular business demand. Ability to multi-task and work on multiple projects at one time, planning and prioritising accordingly and calling on different technical resources to help meet the contractual commitments of each project. Possess problem-solving skills to test applications, identify errors and come up with solutions. Due to the nature of the work, the individual must be a UK National and have the ability to obtain a security clearance. What we do for you: At Leidos we are PASSIONATE about customer success, UNITED as a team and INSPIRED to make a difference. We offer meaningful and engaging careers, a collaborative culture, and support for your career goals, all while nurturing a healthy work-life balance. We provide an employment package that attracts, develops, and retains only the best in talent. Our reward scheme includes: • Contributory Pension Scheme • Private Medical Insurance • 33 days Annual Leave (including public and privilege holidays) • Access to Flexible benefits (including life assurance, health schemes, gym memberships, annual buy and sell holidays and a cycle to work scheme) • Dynamic Working Commitment to Diversity: We welcome applications from every part of the community and are committed to a truly diverse and inclusive culture. We foster a sense of belonging, welcoming all perspectives and contributions, and providing equal access to opportunities and resources for everyone. If you have a disability or need any reasonable adjustments during the application and selection stages, please let us know, and we will respond in a way that best fits your needs. Who We Are: Leidos UK & EUROPE - we work to make the world safer, healthier, and more efficient through technology, engineering, and science. Leidos is a growing company delivering innovative technology and solutions focused on safeguarding critical capabilities and transformation in frontline services, our work in the United Kingdom includes addressing some of the most complex problems in defence, healthcare, government, safety and security, and transportation.
Apr 19, 2024
Full time
Application Architect Location: UK Mobile Worker Leidos are currently seeking an Application Architect to work as part of one of our Engineering Teams tp work with one of our Government clients. The successful candidate will have delivered Architectural Solutions in the Application Domain to UK Government Customers. You will be working alongside our Customer, Infrastructure and Solution Architects & SMEs to deliver technical solutions to our client. As an Application Architect you will be accountable for defining technical solutions in response to customer requirements. You will work with other architects, software developers, systems engineers and project managers to plan, create and implement application solutions that meet our clients business needs. The Application Architect will possess a strong comprehension of cloud technologies, programming languages and software development platforms and will input into high-level and low-level design documents, ensuring designs conform to solution design, security standards and industry best practices. The Application Architect will work with other Architects on the overall technical vision and high-level design for a particular solution, finding the best technical solutions to solve business problems. You will participate in architecture governance forums, ensuring all architecture activities and deliverables are produced to a high quality and are consistent with existing standards, policies, and strategies. You will work closely with the client to sign off on design deliverables and provide specialist advice, guidance and expertise. What will you be doing? Creating high-level application and integration solution designs. Conducting system architecture evaluations to define target state architectures and transitional roadmaps. Ensuring solutions are integrated with existing applications through APIs and integrations. Performing Technical Design Reviews; ensuring designs conform to solution design, security standards, industry best practices and non-functional requirements. Participating in architecture governance, presenting solutions for wider review and approval. Peer reviewing solution designs from other architects. Identifying technologies that can be leveraged to add value to the business. Contributing to application and integration strategies through partnership with enterprise architects. Modelling architectures using the TOGAF meta model within an architecture modelling tool. What do we need from you? Knowledge of impact assessing Change Requests and comprehension of the 'as-is' architecture and 'to-be' solution vision. Ability to input into high-level and low-level solution designs from an application perspective. The ability to work with both internal engineers and client technical teams. Excellent stakeholder engagement skills including the ability to influence other key stakeholders (business stakeholders, technical architects, software developers, third party suppliers) to reconcile technical and business considerations to arrive at the optimal solution. A solid knowledge of Linux and Windows environments for application hosting. Experience of AWS Application Hosting and AWS Application Integration Services. Experience of designing both on-premise and AWS based solutions. Working knowledge of software development tools and methodologies such as CI/CD, Infrastructure-as-Code, DevOps etc. Experience of working within an Agile environment. Strong verbal and written communication skills are important and the ability to communicate with team members of all technical backgrounds. Ability to comprehend the client's needs and goals for the software you're developing or applications you are selecting to meet a particular business demand. Ability to multi-task and work on multiple projects at one time, planning and prioritising accordingly and calling on different technical resources to help meet the contractual commitments of each project. Possess problem-solving skills to test applications, identify errors and come up with solutions. Due to the nature of the work, the individual must be a UK National and have the ability to obtain a security clearance. What we do for you: At Leidos we are PASSIONATE about customer success, UNITED as a team and INSPIRED to make a difference. We offer meaningful and engaging careers, a collaborative culture, and support for your career goals, all while nurturing a healthy work-life balance. We provide an employment package that attracts, develops, and retains only the best in talent. Our reward scheme includes: • Contributory Pension Scheme • Private Medical Insurance • 33 days Annual Leave (including public and privilege holidays) • Access to Flexible benefits (including life assurance, health schemes, gym memberships, annual buy and sell holidays and a cycle to work scheme) • Dynamic Working Commitment to Diversity: We welcome applications from every part of the community and are committed to a truly diverse and inclusive culture. We foster a sense of belonging, welcoming all perspectives and contributions, and providing equal access to opportunities and resources for everyone. If you have a disability or need any reasonable adjustments during the application and selection stages, please let us know, and we will respond in a way that best fits your needs. Who We Are: Leidos UK & EUROPE - we work to make the world safer, healthier, and more efficient through technology, engineering, and science. Leidos is a growing company delivering innovative technology and solutions focused on safeguarding critical capabilities and transformation in frontline services, our work in the United Kingdom includes addressing some of the most complex problems in defence, healthcare, government, safety and security, and transportation.
Infrastructure Operations Engineer: Pay up to £43,347, plus up to 27% employer pension contributions, hybrid home working, flexible hours, and great work life balance. DWP. Digital with Purpose. Are you an IT Operations Controller looking for a role where you can utilise your skills and experience to deliver high value services? Do you want to solve complex problems that will help DWP support the most vulnerable citizens? This is a great opportunity for an IT Operations Controller to join and support DWP as we take on a digital transformation that will mean better experience for our millions of users, better work for our people, and more efficient and effective services. You'll be part of a team of around 30 people based across our Newcastle and Manchester Digital Hubs. Together you will provide 24-hour cover on a shift basis and be the central point of monitoring for every service on the DWP Estate. DWP is the UK's largest government department. We help people into work and make payments worth over £195bn a year, to support millions of daily users. Our DWP Digital teams are delivering a once-in-a-generation transformation of products and services that almost everyone in the UK will use, at key times in their lives. The scale of what we do is outstanding, and our purpose is unique. We'd love you to join us. Delivery. Work. Projects. As an IT Operations Controller you will manage a team who monitor infrastructure and applications across Datacentre and Cloud (AWS and Azure) environments. You will lead shift team members in first line fault diagnosis and incident resolution. As an IT Operations Shift Lead you will manage and support the performance and development of team members. You will support Major Incidents and coordinating and liaising with stakeholders to minimise service impacting issues. Assist with the implementation of agreed remedies and preventative measures. Initiate and monitor actions to investigate and resolve problems in systems. You'll provide expert knowledge and guidance to projects and lead on the coordination of incoming data to prioritise the workload for the Operations Analyst team. You will work closely with senior stakeholders and team members to identify areas for improvement and simplify processes. Identify improvements and support proposed solutions. What skills, knowledge and experience will you need? Experience of leadership and Team Management in an IT Operations area. Experience working within a first line Command Centre team or incident resolution teams. Knowledge of IT Infrastructure e.g., Networks, Servers and IT Application monitoring hosted within traditional Datacentres and Cloud (AWS and Azure) environments using tools such as BMC and Dynatrace. Ability to analyse and triage high profile technical incidents, prioritise accordingly and coordinate through to resolution with 2/3rd line technical SMEs (this will include supporting the Major Incident Management process). Understand the ITIL framework with working knowledge of Incident, Problem and Change. Analytical and problem-solving skills with working knowledge of ServiceNow, Service Management products and collaboration tools. Ability to utilise service reports to monitor and measure service performance of operational services. You can identify Continual Service Improvement opportunities to improve user experience and deliver a consistently high standard of customer service to all stakeholders Details. Wages. Perks. You'll join us in our brilliant digital hubs in Manchester or Newcastle. We also have all the tools and tech we need to enable our people to work flexibly. We work a hybrid model with a mix of home working and sometime in the office. In return for your skills, we offer competitive pay of up to £43,347. You'll be eligible for a brilliant civil service pension with employer contributions of 28.97%. You'll get a generous leave package starting at 26 days, plus all the usual bank holidays, and the option to take extra days off on flexi leave. We also have a broad benefits package built around your work-life balance which includes: Flexible working, flexi hours and flexi days Hybrid working: some time in a hub with the team, some time at home Family-friendly policies Time off volunteering and charitable giving Bring your authentic self to work with 'I Can Be Me in DWP' Discounts and savings on shopping, fun days out and more Interest-free loans to buy a bike or a season ticket Sports and social activities Working in an award-winning environment and culture Professional development, coaching, mentoring and career progression opportunities. Click 'Apply' for more information and to start an application on Civil Service Jobs.
Apr 19, 2024
Full time
Infrastructure Operations Engineer: Pay up to £43,347, plus up to 27% employer pension contributions, hybrid home working, flexible hours, and great work life balance. DWP. Digital with Purpose. Are you an IT Operations Controller looking for a role where you can utilise your skills and experience to deliver high value services? Do you want to solve complex problems that will help DWP support the most vulnerable citizens? This is a great opportunity for an IT Operations Controller to join and support DWP as we take on a digital transformation that will mean better experience for our millions of users, better work for our people, and more efficient and effective services. You'll be part of a team of around 30 people based across our Newcastle and Manchester Digital Hubs. Together you will provide 24-hour cover on a shift basis and be the central point of monitoring for every service on the DWP Estate. DWP is the UK's largest government department. We help people into work and make payments worth over £195bn a year, to support millions of daily users. Our DWP Digital teams are delivering a once-in-a-generation transformation of products and services that almost everyone in the UK will use, at key times in their lives. The scale of what we do is outstanding, and our purpose is unique. We'd love you to join us. Delivery. Work. Projects. As an IT Operations Controller you will manage a team who monitor infrastructure and applications across Datacentre and Cloud (AWS and Azure) environments. You will lead shift team members in first line fault diagnosis and incident resolution. As an IT Operations Shift Lead you will manage and support the performance and development of team members. You will support Major Incidents and coordinating and liaising with stakeholders to minimise service impacting issues. Assist with the implementation of agreed remedies and preventative measures. Initiate and monitor actions to investigate and resolve problems in systems. You'll provide expert knowledge and guidance to projects and lead on the coordination of incoming data to prioritise the workload for the Operations Analyst team. You will work closely with senior stakeholders and team members to identify areas for improvement and simplify processes. Identify improvements and support proposed solutions. What skills, knowledge and experience will you need? Experience of leadership and Team Management in an IT Operations area. Experience working within a first line Command Centre team or incident resolution teams. Knowledge of IT Infrastructure e.g., Networks, Servers and IT Application monitoring hosted within traditional Datacentres and Cloud (AWS and Azure) environments using tools such as BMC and Dynatrace. Ability to analyse and triage high profile technical incidents, prioritise accordingly and coordinate through to resolution with 2/3rd line technical SMEs (this will include supporting the Major Incident Management process). Understand the ITIL framework with working knowledge of Incident, Problem and Change. Analytical and problem-solving skills with working knowledge of ServiceNow, Service Management products and collaboration tools. Ability to utilise service reports to monitor and measure service performance of operational services. You can identify Continual Service Improvement opportunities to improve user experience and deliver a consistently high standard of customer service to all stakeholders Details. Wages. Perks. You'll join us in our brilliant digital hubs in Manchester or Newcastle. We also have all the tools and tech we need to enable our people to work flexibly. We work a hybrid model with a mix of home working and sometime in the office. In return for your skills, we offer competitive pay of up to £43,347. You'll be eligible for a brilliant civil service pension with employer contributions of 28.97%. You'll get a generous leave package starting at 26 days, plus all the usual bank holidays, and the option to take extra days off on flexi leave. We also have a broad benefits package built around your work-life balance which includes: Flexible working, flexi hours and flexi days Hybrid working: some time in a hub with the team, some time at home Family-friendly policies Time off volunteering and charitable giving Bring your authentic self to work with 'I Can Be Me in DWP' Discounts and savings on shopping, fun days out and more Interest-free loans to buy a bike or a season ticket Sports and social activities Working in an award-winning environment and culture Professional development, coaching, mentoring and career progression opportunities. Click 'Apply' for more information and to start an application on Civil Service Jobs.
What we are looking for: We are seeking a talented and experienced Network Engineer to join our team. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in designing, implementing, and managing Network-based solutions while ensuring the reliability, security, and performance of the network. Key Responsibilities: Design and implement cloud networking architectures, considering scalability, performance, security, and cost optimization. Configure and manage virtual networks, subnets, routing tables, gateways, and other networking components in a cloud environment. Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including software developers, system administrators, and security professionals, to ensure seamless integration of networking infrastructure with cloud applications and services. Implement network security measures, such as firewalls, access control lists (ACLs), and virtual private networks (VPNs), to protect cloud resources from unauthorized access and data breaches. Monitor network performance, analyse traffic patterns, and optimize network configurations to ensure high availability and low latency for cloud-based applications. Troubleshoot network connectivity issues, perform root cause analysis, and implement corrective actions to minimize downtime and disruptions. Develop and maintain documentation, including network diagrams, configuration guides, and standard operating procedures (SOPs) for cloud network infrastructure. Stay updated with industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in cloud networking, and evaluate their potential impact on the organization's infrastructure. Collaborate with cloud service providers and vendors to evaluate, implement, and integrate new networking technologies and services. Participate in capacity planning activities to ensure the cloud network infrastructure can accommodate future growth and increasing workload demand. Strong people skills, with the ability to develop strong working relationships. Proficient in understanding Network Architecture, the frameworks and principles on which networks, systems, equipment, and resources are based, both on-premises and cloud-based. Advise and work with less experienced colleagues in all aspects of current and correct operational practice and delegate responsibility for conducting specific tasks to individuals as appropriate. Essential Experience with Meraki SD WAN, Meraki Wireless, Cisco ACI Networks, Palo Alto firewalls, VPN Global protect, and Legacy Cisco switch and WLC. Deep understanding of networking principles, protocols, and technologies, including TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, VPN, VLANs, and routing protocols (e.g., BGP, OSPF). Proficiency in cloud platforms such as Amazon Web Services (AWS) and Microsoft Azure, and familiarity with their networking services (e.g., Amazon VPC, Azure Virtual Network). Strong proficiency in network configuration and management tools, such as Cisco ACI, Cisco Meraki, Palo Alto, etc. Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to troubleshoot complex network issues in a distributed cloud environment. Knowledge of network security concepts and best practices, including firewall configuration, access control, and encryption protocols. Familiarity with software-defined networking (SDN) and network virtualization technologies. Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams. Relevant certifications, such as CCNA, CCNP, AWS Certified Advanced Networking, or equivalent, are a plus. Desirable Experience with Microsoft Team Telephony with Direct Routing SBC. Degree educated in Computer Science related field or equivalent experience. Experience working with Nutanix HCI, and Cloudflare services. Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to develop strong working relationships. Experience working in cross-functional product teams and employing an agile mindset and principles. Experience working in an ISO27001 environment. Experience with other cloud platforms like AWS or Google Cloud Platform (GCP), along with the ability to compare different cloud services and architectures. Work Environment: As a place-based organisation, we expect all staff to spend some time working in the office. For this this role the postholder is expected to spend 2 days per week working in our offices in London on a flexible basis. People Management Responsibilities: There are no line management responsibilities. Relationships: This post reports to the Network Team Lead
Apr 19, 2024
Full time
What we are looking for: We are seeking a talented and experienced Network Engineer to join our team. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in designing, implementing, and managing Network-based solutions while ensuring the reliability, security, and performance of the network. Key Responsibilities: Design and implement cloud networking architectures, considering scalability, performance, security, and cost optimization. Configure and manage virtual networks, subnets, routing tables, gateways, and other networking components in a cloud environment. Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including software developers, system administrators, and security professionals, to ensure seamless integration of networking infrastructure with cloud applications and services. Implement network security measures, such as firewalls, access control lists (ACLs), and virtual private networks (VPNs), to protect cloud resources from unauthorized access and data breaches. Monitor network performance, analyse traffic patterns, and optimize network configurations to ensure high availability and low latency for cloud-based applications. Troubleshoot network connectivity issues, perform root cause analysis, and implement corrective actions to minimize downtime and disruptions. Develop and maintain documentation, including network diagrams, configuration guides, and standard operating procedures (SOPs) for cloud network infrastructure. Stay updated with industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in cloud networking, and evaluate their potential impact on the organization's infrastructure. Collaborate with cloud service providers and vendors to evaluate, implement, and integrate new networking technologies and services. Participate in capacity planning activities to ensure the cloud network infrastructure can accommodate future growth and increasing workload demand. Strong people skills, with the ability to develop strong working relationships. Proficient in understanding Network Architecture, the frameworks and principles on which networks, systems, equipment, and resources are based, both on-premises and cloud-based. Advise and work with less experienced colleagues in all aspects of current and correct operational practice and delegate responsibility for conducting specific tasks to individuals as appropriate. Essential Experience with Meraki SD WAN, Meraki Wireless, Cisco ACI Networks, Palo Alto firewalls, VPN Global protect, and Legacy Cisco switch and WLC. Deep understanding of networking principles, protocols, and technologies, including TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, VPN, VLANs, and routing protocols (e.g., BGP, OSPF). Proficiency in cloud platforms such as Amazon Web Services (AWS) and Microsoft Azure, and familiarity with their networking services (e.g., Amazon VPC, Azure Virtual Network). Strong proficiency in network configuration and management tools, such as Cisco ACI, Cisco Meraki, Palo Alto, etc. Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to troubleshoot complex network issues in a distributed cloud environment. Knowledge of network security concepts and best practices, including firewall configuration, access control, and encryption protocols. Familiarity with software-defined networking (SDN) and network virtualization technologies. Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams. Relevant certifications, such as CCNA, CCNP, AWS Certified Advanced Networking, or equivalent, are a plus. Desirable Experience with Microsoft Team Telephony with Direct Routing SBC. Degree educated in Computer Science related field or equivalent experience. Experience working with Nutanix HCI, and Cloudflare services. Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to develop strong working relationships. Experience working in cross-functional product teams and employing an agile mindset and principles. Experience working in an ISO27001 environment. Experience with other cloud platforms like AWS or Google Cloud Platform (GCP), along with the ability to compare different cloud services and architectures. Work Environment: As a place-based organisation, we expect all staff to spend some time working in the office. For this this role the postholder is expected to spend 2 days per week working in our offices in London on a flexible basis. People Management Responsibilities: There are no line management responsibilities. Relationships: This post reports to the Network Team Lead
Infrastructure Operations Engineer: Pay up to £43,347, plus up to 27% employer pension contributions, hybrid home working, flexible hours, and great work life balance. DWP. Digital with Purpose. Are you an IT Operations Controller looking for a role where you can utilise your skills and experience to deliver high value services? Do you want to solve complex problems that will help DWP support the most vulnerable citizens? This is a great opportunity for an IT Operations Controller to join and support DWP as we take on a digital transformation that will mean better experience for our millions of users, better work for our people, and more efficient and effective services. You'll be part of a team of around 30 people based across our Newcastle and Manchester Digital Hubs. Together you will provide 24-hour cover on a shift basis and be the central point of monitoring for every service on the DWP Estate. DWP is the UK's largest government department. We help people into work and make payments worth over £195bn a year, to support millions of daily users. Our DWP Digital teams are delivering a once-in-a-generation transformation of products and services that almost everyone in the UK will use, at key times in their lives. The scale of what we do is outstanding, and our purpose is unique. We'd love you to join us. Delivery. Work. Projects. As an IT Operations Controller you will manage a team who monitor infrastructure and applications across Datacentre and Cloud (AWS and Azure) environments. You will lead shift team members in first line fault diagnosis and incident resolution. As an IT Operations Shift Lead you will manage and support the performance and development of team members. You will support Major Incidents and coordinating and liaising with stakeholders to minimise service impacting issues. Assist with the implementation of agreed remedies and preventative measures. Initiate and monitor actions to investigate and resolve problems in systems. You'll provide expert knowledge and guidance to projects and lead on the coordination of incoming data to prioritise the workload for the Operations Analyst team. You will work closely with senior stakeholders and team members to identify areas for improvement and simplify processes. Identify improvements and support proposed solutions. What skills, knowledge and experience will you need? Experience of leadership and Team Management in an IT Operations area. Experience working within a first line Command Centre team or incident resolution teams. Knowledge of IT Infrastructure e.g., Networks, Servers and IT Application monitoring hosted within traditional Datacentres and Cloud (AWS and Azure) environments using tools such as BMC and Dynatrace. Ability to analyse and triage high profile technical incidents, prioritise accordingly and coordinate through to resolution with 2/3rd line technical SMEs (this will include supporting the Major Incident Management process). Understand the ITIL framework with working knowledge of Incident, Problem and Change. Analytical and problem-solving skills with working knowledge of ServiceNow, Service Management products and collaboration tools. Ability to utilise service reports to monitor and measure service performance of operational services. You can identify Continual Service Improvement opportunities to improve user experience and deliver a consistently high standard of customer service to all stakeholders Details. Wages. Perks. You'll join us in our brilliant digital hubs in Manchester or Newcastle. We also have all the tools and tech we need to enable our people to work flexibly. We work a hybrid model with a mix of home working and sometime in the office. In return for your skills, we offer competitive pay of up to £43,347. You'll be eligible for a brilliant civil service pension with employer contributions of 28.97%. You'll get a generous leave package starting at 26 days, plus all the usual bank holidays, and the option to take extra days off on flexi leave. We also have a broad benefits package built around your work-life balance which includes: Flexible working, flexi hours and flexi days Hybrid working: some time in a hub with the team, some time at home Family-friendly policies Time off volunteering and charitable giving Bring your authentic self to work with 'I Can Be Me in DWP' Discounts and savings on shopping, fun days out and more Interest-free loans to buy a bike or a season ticket Sports and social activities Working in an award-winning environment and culture Professional development, coaching, mentoring and career progression opportunities. Click 'Apply' for more information and to start an application on Civil Service Jobs.
Apr 19, 2024
Full time
Infrastructure Operations Engineer: Pay up to £43,347, plus up to 27% employer pension contributions, hybrid home working, flexible hours, and great work life balance. DWP. Digital with Purpose. Are you an IT Operations Controller looking for a role where you can utilise your skills and experience to deliver high value services? Do you want to solve complex problems that will help DWP support the most vulnerable citizens? This is a great opportunity for an IT Operations Controller to join and support DWP as we take on a digital transformation that will mean better experience for our millions of users, better work for our people, and more efficient and effective services. You'll be part of a team of around 30 people based across our Newcastle and Manchester Digital Hubs. Together you will provide 24-hour cover on a shift basis and be the central point of monitoring for every service on the DWP Estate. DWP is the UK's largest government department. We help people into work and make payments worth over £195bn a year, to support millions of daily users. Our DWP Digital teams are delivering a once-in-a-generation transformation of products and services that almost everyone in the UK will use, at key times in their lives. The scale of what we do is outstanding, and our purpose is unique. We'd love you to join us. Delivery. Work. Projects. As an IT Operations Controller you will manage a team who monitor infrastructure and applications across Datacentre and Cloud (AWS and Azure) environments. You will lead shift team members in first line fault diagnosis and incident resolution. As an IT Operations Shift Lead you will manage and support the performance and development of team members. You will support Major Incidents and coordinating and liaising with stakeholders to minimise service impacting issues. Assist with the implementation of agreed remedies and preventative measures. Initiate and monitor actions to investigate and resolve problems in systems. You'll provide expert knowledge and guidance to projects and lead on the coordination of incoming data to prioritise the workload for the Operations Analyst team. You will work closely with senior stakeholders and team members to identify areas for improvement and simplify processes. Identify improvements and support proposed solutions. What skills, knowledge and experience will you need? Experience of leadership and Team Management in an IT Operations area. Experience working within a first line Command Centre team or incident resolution teams. Knowledge of IT Infrastructure e.g., Networks, Servers and IT Application monitoring hosted within traditional Datacentres and Cloud (AWS and Azure) environments using tools such as BMC and Dynatrace. Ability to analyse and triage high profile technical incidents, prioritise accordingly and coordinate through to resolution with 2/3rd line technical SMEs (this will include supporting the Major Incident Management process). Understand the ITIL framework with working knowledge of Incident, Problem and Change. Analytical and problem-solving skills with working knowledge of ServiceNow, Service Management products and collaboration tools. Ability to utilise service reports to monitor and measure service performance of operational services. You can identify Continual Service Improvement opportunities to improve user experience and deliver a consistently high standard of customer service to all stakeholders Details. Wages. Perks. You'll join us in our brilliant digital hubs in Manchester or Newcastle. We also have all the tools and tech we need to enable our people to work flexibly. We work a hybrid model with a mix of home working and sometime in the office. In return for your skills, we offer competitive pay of up to £43,347. You'll be eligible for a brilliant civil service pension with employer contributions of 28.97%. You'll get a generous leave package starting at 26 days, plus all the usual bank holidays, and the option to take extra days off on flexi leave. We also have a broad benefits package built around your work-life balance which includes: Flexible working, flexi hours and flexi days Hybrid working: some time in a hub with the team, some time at home Family-friendly policies Time off volunteering and charitable giving Bring your authentic self to work with 'I Can Be Me in DWP' Discounts and savings on shopping, fun days out and more Interest-free loans to buy a bike or a season ticket Sports and social activities Working in an award-winning environment and culture Professional development, coaching, mentoring and career progression opportunities. Click 'Apply' for more information and to start an application on Civil Service Jobs.