The Cyber Security unit is accountable and responsible for safeguarding our company's critical infrastructure, intellectual property, and customer data against evolving cyber threats, ensuring no interruption to operations. We take a proactive approach to building, deploying, and operating our Cyber capabilities to fortify our defenses, employing innovative and cutting-edge cyber technologies. Our duties span cyber threat management, real-time attack detection and prevention, and swift remediation, integrated with advanced artificial intelligence and machine learning. Additionally, we leverage Cyber DevOps automations to facilitate rapid deployment and threat mitigation, ensuring the resilience of our Operational Technology (OT), IT, and digital infrastructure in the face of emerging challenges. We are responsible for defining and setting the Cyber framework and Security compliance policies across the company, including the development of robust Business continuity plans, disaster recovery, and critical management plans to ensure the resilience of our operations in the face of cyber threats and other emergencies. Key Competencies Technical Significant experience in Cyber Security engineering and delivery with a broad understanding of OT and IT services Subject matter expertise in Cyber Security for protecting IT, OT, and IP networks, including IPSec VPNs, Firewalls, SIEM, IPS/IDS, AV/EDR solutions, LDAP/AD, etc. Expertise in Privileged Access Management and related tools High level of expertise in Vulnerability and Compliance Management; DDOS protection Hands-on experience in Cyber Security engineering and design of cloud solutions (such as AWS, Azure, etc.), including open-source tools, DevOps, and automation capabilities to enhance cyber defense (such as Zabbix, ELK, Grafana, Netbox, Netmiko, Ansible, Alienvault, OpenVas, etc.) Professional-level knowledge in public clouds, such as AWS security services and architectures. Extensive knowledge of Private Clouds and related transferable skills are highly desirable. Non-Technical Ability to collaborate effectively with others to drive forward key security objectives and goals Strong communication skills, including presentation and documentation writing (for both technical and business audiences) An aptitude for autonomous learning as required by business demands Proven track record of problem-solving abilities Assertiveness and the ability to drive through change, complex projects, and transformations Excellent teamwork skills, including the ability to work effectively within a geographically disparate team (nationally and internationally Desirable but not essential: Knowledge of policy frameworks and understanding of policies, procedures, guideline structure, and regulatory landscapes, such as NERC CIP, NIST, NIS2, GDPR, EPCIP, etc. Virtualization technology, including containerization (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes, Linux, etc.) Host-based security products (threat detection, mitigations, end-user detection and response, micro-segmentation, zero trust) Experience working within an ITIL environment or structured platform management, particularly change and incident management Professional certifications, e.g., CISSP, CISM, CCNP, CCIE, AWS Certified Security, etc. Key Accountabilities Technical Design lead for end-to-end cyber capabilities for operational technology (OT) and Information Technology (IT), as per Cyber goals and company's strategy Technical leadership and subject matter expertise in Cyber Security Design security capabilities and tools for new infrastructure & digital deployments, and the existing ones Design and dynamically readjust cyber capabilities based on the cyber threat landscape Support to set, and potentially lead NOC/SOC operational team Lead Cyber incident response, conduct post-incident reviews (PIRs), root-cause-analysis (RCAs), and deploy mitigating solutions. Report on Cyber incidents and manage related action plans Proactive capacity management of the cyber platforms to ensure sufficient capacity is available at any time Design Cyber solutions that are well-integrated with the IT and OT platforms Data design for Cyber logs, reports, and incidents to align with the digitization strategy, intertwined with AI and ML Knowledge and experience of agile and DevOps methodologies Own development and implementation of policies and procedures, including operational cyber defense processes Provide cyber 2nd and 3rd line support as required to maintain service availability during cyber incidents Strategic Work as part of the wider team to drive automation and data mining, as per cyber goals and wider strategy, to support the company's digitization transformation Put in place and drive the cyber roadmap for platform development and threat mitigation, aligned with the unit's cyber vision and strategy Continually develop professional cyber skills and awareness, remaining ahead of cyber attacks Lead on a number of complex technical deliverables ensuring work is completed on time and within budget Work and deliver under general direction within a clear framework of accountability Assume substantial personal responsibilities and autonomy Plan own work, engage stakeholders, and work with teams in the business to deliver on commitments Become a recognized expert in Cyber technologies GCS is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
Apr 17, 2024
Full time
The Cyber Security unit is accountable and responsible for safeguarding our company's critical infrastructure, intellectual property, and customer data against evolving cyber threats, ensuring no interruption to operations. We take a proactive approach to building, deploying, and operating our Cyber capabilities to fortify our defenses, employing innovative and cutting-edge cyber technologies. Our duties span cyber threat management, real-time attack detection and prevention, and swift remediation, integrated with advanced artificial intelligence and machine learning. Additionally, we leverage Cyber DevOps automations to facilitate rapid deployment and threat mitigation, ensuring the resilience of our Operational Technology (OT), IT, and digital infrastructure in the face of emerging challenges. We are responsible for defining and setting the Cyber framework and Security compliance policies across the company, including the development of robust Business continuity plans, disaster recovery, and critical management plans to ensure the resilience of our operations in the face of cyber threats and other emergencies. Key Competencies Technical Significant experience in Cyber Security engineering and delivery with a broad understanding of OT and IT services Subject matter expertise in Cyber Security for protecting IT, OT, and IP networks, including IPSec VPNs, Firewalls, SIEM, IPS/IDS, AV/EDR solutions, LDAP/AD, etc. Expertise in Privileged Access Management and related tools High level of expertise in Vulnerability and Compliance Management; DDOS protection Hands-on experience in Cyber Security engineering and design of cloud solutions (such as AWS, Azure, etc.), including open-source tools, DevOps, and automation capabilities to enhance cyber defense (such as Zabbix, ELK, Grafana, Netbox, Netmiko, Ansible, Alienvault, OpenVas, etc.) Professional-level knowledge in public clouds, such as AWS security services and architectures. Extensive knowledge of Private Clouds and related transferable skills are highly desirable. Non-Technical Ability to collaborate effectively with others to drive forward key security objectives and goals Strong communication skills, including presentation and documentation writing (for both technical and business audiences) An aptitude for autonomous learning as required by business demands Proven track record of problem-solving abilities Assertiveness and the ability to drive through change, complex projects, and transformations Excellent teamwork skills, including the ability to work effectively within a geographically disparate team (nationally and internationally Desirable but not essential: Knowledge of policy frameworks and understanding of policies, procedures, guideline structure, and regulatory landscapes, such as NERC CIP, NIST, NIS2, GDPR, EPCIP, etc. Virtualization technology, including containerization (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes, Linux, etc.) Host-based security products (threat detection, mitigations, end-user detection and response, micro-segmentation, zero trust) Experience working within an ITIL environment or structured platform management, particularly change and incident management Professional certifications, e.g., CISSP, CISM, CCNP, CCIE, AWS Certified Security, etc. Key Accountabilities Technical Design lead for end-to-end cyber capabilities for operational technology (OT) and Information Technology (IT), as per Cyber goals and company's strategy Technical leadership and subject matter expertise in Cyber Security Design security capabilities and tools for new infrastructure & digital deployments, and the existing ones Design and dynamically readjust cyber capabilities based on the cyber threat landscape Support to set, and potentially lead NOC/SOC operational team Lead Cyber incident response, conduct post-incident reviews (PIRs), root-cause-analysis (RCAs), and deploy mitigating solutions. Report on Cyber incidents and manage related action plans Proactive capacity management of the cyber platforms to ensure sufficient capacity is available at any time Design Cyber solutions that are well-integrated with the IT and OT platforms Data design for Cyber logs, reports, and incidents to align with the digitization strategy, intertwined with AI and ML Knowledge and experience of agile and DevOps methodologies Own development and implementation of policies and procedures, including operational cyber defense processes Provide cyber 2nd and 3rd line support as required to maintain service availability during cyber incidents Strategic Work as part of the wider team to drive automation and data mining, as per cyber goals and wider strategy, to support the company's digitization transformation Put in place and drive the cyber roadmap for platform development and threat mitigation, aligned with the unit's cyber vision and strategy Continually develop professional cyber skills and awareness, remaining ahead of cyber attacks Lead on a number of complex technical deliverables ensuring work is completed on time and within budget Work and deliver under general direction within a clear framework of accountability Assume substantial personal responsibilities and autonomy Plan own work, engage stakeholders, and work with teams in the business to deliver on commitments Become a recognized expert in Cyber technologies GCS is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
Seeking a dynamic and experienced Information Security Lead to join our client a prestigious law firm based in central London. As the Information Security Lead, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the security posture. Reporting directly to the IT Director, this standalone position requires a versatile individual with expertise in both technical and policy aspects of cybersecurity. You will be the point of escalation for security incidents, overseeing 3rd party management, information/data services, and collaborating with partners to enhance information security awareness. Responsibilities: Manage intrusion detection/protection systems, firewalls, web filtering solutions, and other security measures. Conduct audits and ensure compliance with legal industry standards. Develop and implement comprehensive cybersecurity policies and procedures. Collaborate with IT staff and other departments to enhance security and conduct cybersecurity awareness training. Develop, maintain, and test business continuity and disaster recovery plans. Monitor the network for unusual or suspicious activity and respond to security breaches. Stay informed about the latest innovations in cybersecurity and actively engage with emerging threats. Skills and Knowledge: Minimum five years' experience in an IT security position, preferably in a professional partnership. Familiarity with data privacy and security regulations. Deep understanding of cybersecurity frameworks (GDPR, ISO 27001). Certifications in GIAC GSEC, Sec+, SSCP, CISSP, or similar preferred. Proven experience in security planning and development for a growing IT department. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Ability to work in a fast-paced and dynamic environment. Excellent documentation skills and the capability to create security architecture diagrams. The role offers hybrid working you will be required in the Chancery Lane office 3 days per week If this sounds of interest hit APPLY now.
Apr 17, 2024
Full time
Seeking a dynamic and experienced Information Security Lead to join our client a prestigious law firm based in central London. As the Information Security Lead, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the security posture. Reporting directly to the IT Director, this standalone position requires a versatile individual with expertise in both technical and policy aspects of cybersecurity. You will be the point of escalation for security incidents, overseeing 3rd party management, information/data services, and collaborating with partners to enhance information security awareness. Responsibilities: Manage intrusion detection/protection systems, firewalls, web filtering solutions, and other security measures. Conduct audits and ensure compliance with legal industry standards. Develop and implement comprehensive cybersecurity policies and procedures. Collaborate with IT staff and other departments to enhance security and conduct cybersecurity awareness training. Develop, maintain, and test business continuity and disaster recovery plans. Monitor the network for unusual or suspicious activity and respond to security breaches. Stay informed about the latest innovations in cybersecurity and actively engage with emerging threats. Skills and Knowledge: Minimum five years' experience in an IT security position, preferably in a professional partnership. Familiarity with data privacy and security regulations. Deep understanding of cybersecurity frameworks (GDPR, ISO 27001). Certifications in GIAC GSEC, Sec+, SSCP, CISSP, or similar preferred. Proven experience in security planning and development for a growing IT department. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Ability to work in a fast-paced and dynamic environment. Excellent documentation skills and the capability to create security architecture diagrams. The role offers hybrid working you will be required in the Chancery Lane office 3 days per week If this sounds of interest hit APPLY now.
Who we are Boba Commodities are a successful, rapidly growing commodities trading firm with the wider purpose of investing into a better future for us all. Our vision To invest our trading profits into community enhancing businesses across the globe that share our values. Our mission Through our trading strategies, maximise the opportunity in the commodities and other markets to help us realise our vision. We believe Social value and long-term profit are inextricably linked. We carry this philosophy through to the role we play in the commodities markets. As part of this belief, we have ensured we are a carbon negative company, meaning we seek to double offset our carbon footprint, backdated from our inception as a company. Where we are in our journey From being founded in 2013, we have grown significantly over the past 10 years. We are now looking to scale our technology infrastructure and levels of automation of our trading processes. To add to the Engineering team, we are looking for a future orientated hands-on Senior Software Engineer who has a passion for engineering, strong attention to detail and excellent communication to help support us and make our vision a reality. Our values We believe in 80/20, the pursuit of non-perfectionism: We ensure we are always focused on the most impactful drivers and results and its value over time. We move fast and get things done. Adapt & Evolve: We are agile and growth oriented. We won't get everything right first time, but we are open-minded to learning from mistakes and failures. We adapt and evolve whenever needed. Best Ideas Rise To The Top: We champion the best ideas, not our own ideas. We ensure we listen to other ideas, regardless of the source and embrace cognitive diversity and creating a psychologically safe environment where every voice is heard. Care Personally: We care about each other at a personal level as well as ourselves. The more we understand each other, the more effective we will be. These core values are intrinsic in our culture and in everything we do. What are you going to do? As part of the Engineering team you will be delivering the technology vision and contributing to a high performing, 'well-oiled' Engineering team. Specific examples of your responsibilities are: Work closely with the Trading and Finance teams to shape and make the technology vision a reality and be a force multiplier for our Engineering objectives and strategy. Contributing to the development process through writing & reviewing code, designing and implementing solutions, innovating, resolving technical challenges and solving business problems with technology solutions. Build high value technology solutions for trading teams and automation of manual processes through technology. Own and develop highly effective software development/SDLC processes and practices to reduce lead time to delivery and increase technical excellence. Mentor and coach junior members of Engineering team in both technical skills and competencies for high performance and innovation. Work with the Trading team to continuously improve internal trading tech products, models, reports and visualisations. Hold self and team accountable for meeting or exceeding the technology objectives. Sets the pace and cadence to optimise effectiveness and output. Solve complex problems in a logical and pragmatic way. Identifies ways to effectively measure the health of the Engineering function in line with business goals, and drives ways to improve those measures. Why diversity and inclusion is highly important to us An inclusive and diverse workplace means we highly value differences in race, gender, nationality, culture, sexual orientation, physical ability, cognition, age and background as these differences bring new or different ways of thinking about our work. Therefore, creating a workplace culture that advances belonging and psychological safety brings a mutual respect and acceptance of others and fuels our values of caring personally, adapting and evolving and the best ideas rising to the top. We need someone who must have the following Experience developing software in SQL and Python, and ideally Javascript & VBA Strong skills/experience in: Coding in Python & SQL Working with Relational Databases Various AWS services, including but not limited to EC2, Lambda, Aurora, S3 Working with containerization technologies e.g., Amazon Elastic Container Service (ECS) together with AWS Fargate and orchestration tools e.g., Kubernetes Current data paradigms e.g. stream processing (using Apache Kafka/Kinesis and Apache Flink), real-time architectures to enable downstream use-cases such as alerting and reporting Knowledge of AWS security best practices, Identity and access management (IAM), encryption, and network security configurations to ensure a secure cloud environment. AWS networking concepts, including VPCs, subnets, security groups, NAT gateways, VPNs, and direct connect to design and implement scalable and fault-tolerant network architectures Managing data engineering pipelines through Apache Airflow Maintenance and optimisation of CI/CD pipelines and other automation processes in AWS Code Pipeline Knowledge and experience with Git (branching strategies and repo management) Monitoring tools like AWS CloudWatch to proactively identify issues and troubleshoot system performance Infrastructure as Code tools such as Terraform to automate and manage infrastructure deployments AWS backup and disaster recovery solutions, such as AWS Backup and Amazon S3 versioning, to ensure data protection and business continuity Best practices like Behaviour Driven Development (BDD), Test Driven Development (TDD) and Continuous Performance Testing using open-source toolsets. Building custom dashboards using React framework, Angular, Node.js, HTML, CSS and JavaScript Have a passion for building pragmatic technology solutions that focus on delivering the most value over time. Have a deep understanding of working methods such as Agile, Kanban, Scrum, DevOps and CI/CD tools and best practices and successful experience in embedding them in teams. You will thrive in the role if you have the following Strong self-management such as self-awareness, adaptability, positivity, self-motivation, holding yourself and team to high standards. Positive reaction to failure, calm and comfortable in chaos and under pressure while retaining importantly strong ethical standards. Personal commitment to excellence; to self-development, personal growth, expanding your comfort zone; strong attention to detail, ability and hunger to learn quickly; all of which is balanced with a strong sense of pragmatism. Strong logical reasoning/critical thinking with an ability to make decisions, take a methodical approach, identify patterns to form conclusions and solve problems and ability to hold conflicting views in parallel. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with an ability to liaise with co-workers at all levels of the business. Specifically skilled at presenting complex information in concise and clear ways, applying the appropriate sense of urgency when required. Strong team orientation, working collaboratively with high levels of self-motivation and caring personally for the team and co-workers. Holds self accountable for their work, ensuring it is completed accurately and on time; communicates delivery timelines for work clearly to stakeholders. Understands the difference between urgent and important, and the situational differences in approach to delivery or problem solving. Effective active listener. Holds space for other's ideas, avoids listening purely to respond; listens without ego getting in the way. Excellent organisational and time keeping skills. Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Excel. Able to clearly establish priorities but remain adaptable in a constantly changing environment. It would be even better, but not essential, if you have one or more of Programming experience in C# Have strong hands-on experience in designing and building low-latency trading or comparable infrastructures and related operational/trading processes. Have hands-on experience in building rules based automation or machine learning technology solutions for trading e.g. automation of trading strategies or other intellectual property. Experience in designing and implementing RESTful APIs for accessing AWS Aurora to source data for the analytics Experience of Microsoft Power Bl /Tableau or other data visualization program to create effective dashboards and reports Personal Fit Our values run deep. You can come from any background, but championing our culture is critical. We're looking for a team member who: Shares our vision and embodies the Boba culture as a role model. Is looking for an organisation that puts its purpose at the heart of what it does. Is hungry to help build the company - a proactive and enthusiastic force to improve our capabilities. Loves coding and loves putting technology to use in a pragmatic way. Has their finger on the pulse of latest information, ideas, and practices . click apply for full job details
Apr 16, 2024
Full time
Who we are Boba Commodities are a successful, rapidly growing commodities trading firm with the wider purpose of investing into a better future for us all. Our vision To invest our trading profits into community enhancing businesses across the globe that share our values. Our mission Through our trading strategies, maximise the opportunity in the commodities and other markets to help us realise our vision. We believe Social value and long-term profit are inextricably linked. We carry this philosophy through to the role we play in the commodities markets. As part of this belief, we have ensured we are a carbon negative company, meaning we seek to double offset our carbon footprint, backdated from our inception as a company. Where we are in our journey From being founded in 2013, we have grown significantly over the past 10 years. We are now looking to scale our technology infrastructure and levels of automation of our trading processes. To add to the Engineering team, we are looking for a future orientated hands-on Senior Software Engineer who has a passion for engineering, strong attention to detail and excellent communication to help support us and make our vision a reality. Our values We believe in 80/20, the pursuit of non-perfectionism: We ensure we are always focused on the most impactful drivers and results and its value over time. We move fast and get things done. Adapt & Evolve: We are agile and growth oriented. We won't get everything right first time, but we are open-minded to learning from mistakes and failures. We adapt and evolve whenever needed. Best Ideas Rise To The Top: We champion the best ideas, not our own ideas. We ensure we listen to other ideas, regardless of the source and embrace cognitive diversity and creating a psychologically safe environment where every voice is heard. Care Personally: We care about each other at a personal level as well as ourselves. The more we understand each other, the more effective we will be. These core values are intrinsic in our culture and in everything we do. What are you going to do? As part of the Engineering team you will be delivering the technology vision and contributing to a high performing, 'well-oiled' Engineering team. Specific examples of your responsibilities are: Work closely with the Trading and Finance teams to shape and make the technology vision a reality and be a force multiplier for our Engineering objectives and strategy. Contributing to the development process through writing & reviewing code, designing and implementing solutions, innovating, resolving technical challenges and solving business problems with technology solutions. Build high value technology solutions for trading teams and automation of manual processes through technology. Own and develop highly effective software development/SDLC processes and practices to reduce lead time to delivery and increase technical excellence. Mentor and coach junior members of Engineering team in both technical skills and competencies for high performance and innovation. Work with the Trading team to continuously improve internal trading tech products, models, reports and visualisations. Hold self and team accountable for meeting or exceeding the technology objectives. Sets the pace and cadence to optimise effectiveness and output. Solve complex problems in a logical and pragmatic way. Identifies ways to effectively measure the health of the Engineering function in line with business goals, and drives ways to improve those measures. Why diversity and inclusion is highly important to us An inclusive and diverse workplace means we highly value differences in race, gender, nationality, culture, sexual orientation, physical ability, cognition, age and background as these differences bring new or different ways of thinking about our work. Therefore, creating a workplace culture that advances belonging and psychological safety brings a mutual respect and acceptance of others and fuels our values of caring personally, adapting and evolving and the best ideas rising to the top. We need someone who must have the following Experience developing software in SQL and Python, and ideally Javascript & VBA Strong skills/experience in: Coding in Python & SQL Working with Relational Databases Various AWS services, including but not limited to EC2, Lambda, Aurora, S3 Working with containerization technologies e.g., Amazon Elastic Container Service (ECS) together with AWS Fargate and orchestration tools e.g., Kubernetes Current data paradigms e.g. stream processing (using Apache Kafka/Kinesis and Apache Flink), real-time architectures to enable downstream use-cases such as alerting and reporting Knowledge of AWS security best practices, Identity and access management (IAM), encryption, and network security configurations to ensure a secure cloud environment. AWS networking concepts, including VPCs, subnets, security groups, NAT gateways, VPNs, and direct connect to design and implement scalable and fault-tolerant network architectures Managing data engineering pipelines through Apache Airflow Maintenance and optimisation of CI/CD pipelines and other automation processes in AWS Code Pipeline Knowledge and experience with Git (branching strategies and repo management) Monitoring tools like AWS CloudWatch to proactively identify issues and troubleshoot system performance Infrastructure as Code tools such as Terraform to automate and manage infrastructure deployments AWS backup and disaster recovery solutions, such as AWS Backup and Amazon S3 versioning, to ensure data protection and business continuity Best practices like Behaviour Driven Development (BDD), Test Driven Development (TDD) and Continuous Performance Testing using open-source toolsets. Building custom dashboards using React framework, Angular, Node.js, HTML, CSS and JavaScript Have a passion for building pragmatic technology solutions that focus on delivering the most value over time. Have a deep understanding of working methods such as Agile, Kanban, Scrum, DevOps and CI/CD tools and best practices and successful experience in embedding them in teams. You will thrive in the role if you have the following Strong self-management such as self-awareness, adaptability, positivity, self-motivation, holding yourself and team to high standards. Positive reaction to failure, calm and comfortable in chaos and under pressure while retaining importantly strong ethical standards. Personal commitment to excellence; to self-development, personal growth, expanding your comfort zone; strong attention to detail, ability and hunger to learn quickly; all of which is balanced with a strong sense of pragmatism. Strong logical reasoning/critical thinking with an ability to make decisions, take a methodical approach, identify patterns to form conclusions and solve problems and ability to hold conflicting views in parallel. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with an ability to liaise with co-workers at all levels of the business. Specifically skilled at presenting complex information in concise and clear ways, applying the appropriate sense of urgency when required. Strong team orientation, working collaboratively with high levels of self-motivation and caring personally for the team and co-workers. Holds self accountable for their work, ensuring it is completed accurately and on time; communicates delivery timelines for work clearly to stakeholders. Understands the difference between urgent and important, and the situational differences in approach to delivery or problem solving. Effective active listener. Holds space for other's ideas, avoids listening purely to respond; listens without ego getting in the way. Excellent organisational and time keeping skills. Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Excel. Able to clearly establish priorities but remain adaptable in a constantly changing environment. It would be even better, but not essential, if you have one or more of Programming experience in C# Have strong hands-on experience in designing and building low-latency trading or comparable infrastructures and related operational/trading processes. Have hands-on experience in building rules based automation or machine learning technology solutions for trading e.g. automation of trading strategies or other intellectual property. Experience in designing and implementing RESTful APIs for accessing AWS Aurora to source data for the analytics Experience of Microsoft Power Bl /Tableau or other data visualization program to create effective dashboards and reports Personal Fit Our values run deep. You can come from any background, but championing our culture is critical. We're looking for a team member who: Shares our vision and embodies the Boba culture as a role model. Is looking for an organisation that puts its purpose at the heart of what it does. Is hungry to help build the company - a proactive and enthusiastic force to improve our capabilities. Loves coding and loves putting technology to use in a pragmatic way. Has their finger on the pulse of latest information, ideas, and practices . click apply for full job details
Responsible for the management, support, maintenance, upgrade and development of IT applications within the business. Overseeing system reliability, security and scalability while playing a leading role in identifying technical requirements, driving DevOps practices, and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. Client Details Leading property developer in London Description Provide 3rd line support for business applications with a primary focus on continual improvement, upgrade, integration and development. Take a lead role in identifying technical requirements in IT projects, providing technical support, maintaining comprehensive documentation of systems architecture, configurations and procedures while ensuring source control aligns with industry best practices Drive continuous value delivery to the business, adapting to changes, fostering collaboration and enhancing communications across teams. Aid in implementing DevOps practices including CI/CD pipelines deployments, leading their integration and staying updated on evolving DevOps trends and technologies. Develop and maintain disaster recovery and resilience plan for all IT applications and databases to ensure seamless continuity in the face of unexpected events. To follow Change Control procedures alongside best practice deployment in line with corporate cyber security standards. Manage relationships with users, key stakeholders and 3rd parties for applications delivery and support, including IT Application contracts renewals. Provide support for database upgrades and public websites including monthly health checks and refresh processes. Analyse data and present insights through reports and also assist with the design and development of complex SQL queries as required by the business. Develop automation scripts using APIs and other tools for continuous integration, deployment and monitoring, in ensuring reliability and efficiency in system operation. Implement robust security measures and ensure systems adhere to regulatory compliance standards, participating in regular audits and remediations as necessary. To identify and replace legacy applications where possible consolidating similar applications across the business. Coach, train and mentor junior members of the team on key skills and knowledge areas Undertake other duties as requested by Line Management. Profile Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering or relevant discipline, with a minimum of 5 years of related professional experience. A minimum of 4 years' experience in a development role. Proficient in problem-solving within an operational support environment, adept at triaging tickets and resolving issues to minimise further incidents. Strong analytical skills to identify business requirements and offer effective solutions. Experience with DevOps principles and practices including continuous integration, continuous delivery, automated testing and change control best practices. 4+ years experience in major programming languages such as ASP.NET, PHP along with substantial experience in major relational databases , preferably MS SQL Server, MySQL. Skilled in writing complex SQL queries, report development and data processing, with exposure to PowerBI. Experience with WordPress, cPanel and WHM. Understanding of HTML, CSS, JavaScript and REST API. Proven expertise and skill in cloud-based technologies, ideally with skills in Azure Experience with both Windows and Linux/Unix-based operating systems. Ability to work under pressure across diverse projects and deal effectively with ad-hoc tasks. Willingness to quickly embrace new technologies and learn modern development tools. Strong ability to engage with Suppliers and External Consultants. Strong within both a team and individual project environment. Job Offer competitive salary hybrid working generous pension insurance plans, health care subsidised gym membership store discounts. family leave
Apr 16, 2024
Full time
Responsible for the management, support, maintenance, upgrade and development of IT applications within the business. Overseeing system reliability, security and scalability while playing a leading role in identifying technical requirements, driving DevOps practices, and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. Client Details Leading property developer in London Description Provide 3rd line support for business applications with a primary focus on continual improvement, upgrade, integration and development. Take a lead role in identifying technical requirements in IT projects, providing technical support, maintaining comprehensive documentation of systems architecture, configurations and procedures while ensuring source control aligns with industry best practices Drive continuous value delivery to the business, adapting to changes, fostering collaboration and enhancing communications across teams. Aid in implementing DevOps practices including CI/CD pipelines deployments, leading their integration and staying updated on evolving DevOps trends and technologies. Develop and maintain disaster recovery and resilience plan for all IT applications and databases to ensure seamless continuity in the face of unexpected events. To follow Change Control procedures alongside best practice deployment in line with corporate cyber security standards. Manage relationships with users, key stakeholders and 3rd parties for applications delivery and support, including IT Application contracts renewals. Provide support for database upgrades and public websites including monthly health checks and refresh processes. Analyse data and present insights through reports and also assist with the design and development of complex SQL queries as required by the business. Develop automation scripts using APIs and other tools for continuous integration, deployment and monitoring, in ensuring reliability and efficiency in system operation. Implement robust security measures and ensure systems adhere to regulatory compliance standards, participating in regular audits and remediations as necessary. To identify and replace legacy applications where possible consolidating similar applications across the business. Coach, train and mentor junior members of the team on key skills and knowledge areas Undertake other duties as requested by Line Management. Profile Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering or relevant discipline, with a minimum of 5 years of related professional experience. A minimum of 4 years' experience in a development role. Proficient in problem-solving within an operational support environment, adept at triaging tickets and resolving issues to minimise further incidents. Strong analytical skills to identify business requirements and offer effective solutions. Experience with DevOps principles and practices including continuous integration, continuous delivery, automated testing and change control best practices. 4+ years experience in major programming languages such as ASP.NET, PHP along with substantial experience in major relational databases , preferably MS SQL Server, MySQL. Skilled in writing complex SQL queries, report development and data processing, with exposure to PowerBI. Experience with WordPress, cPanel and WHM. Understanding of HTML, CSS, JavaScript and REST API. Proven expertise and skill in cloud-based technologies, ideally with skills in Azure Experience with both Windows and Linux/Unix-based operating systems. Ability to work under pressure across diverse projects and deal effectively with ad-hoc tasks. Willingness to quickly embrace new technologies and learn modern development tools. Strong ability to engage with Suppliers and External Consultants. Strong within both a team and individual project environment. Job Offer competitive salary hybrid working generous pension insurance plans, health care subsidised gym membership store discounts. family leave
Information Security Analyst Location: Manchester Salary: £40,000-£45,000 Summary: Our client requires an experienced Information Security Analyst to oversee and bolster their European Information and Cyber Security protocols across multiple countries, including the UK, Germany, Poland, Netherlands, Italy, and Belgium. Reporting directly to the CISO and Head of IT, this role demands a deep understanding of Information Security, technology architecture, and business security. It presents an excellent opportunity for individuals seeking to advance their IT Security expertise within an environment that fosters both autonomy and support. Key Responsibilities Develop, implement, and maintain security policies aligned with ISO27001, CIS, and NIST standards, including Incident Response Plans and Business Continuity strategies, with tabletop exercises for evaluation. Plan and implement disaster recovery measures for security breaches. Act as a DPO Ambassador, liaising with stakeholders, aiding in ROPA development, and collaborating within the privacy network group. Coordinate vulnerability analysis and patch management with a risk-based approach. Investigate security alerts and execute incident response procedures. Manage identity and access systems. Engage stakeholders, including C-level executives, for cyber security recommendations. Maintain an information security risk register and support audits. Develop and deliver cyber security awareness training. Ensure regulatory compliance through collaboration with teams. Stay updated on security and tech developments. May involve travel within Europe. Skills & Experience 1-2 years implementing ISMS and cyber security standards (ISO27001, Cyber Essentials, NIST, CIS, PCI). Awareness of GDPR framework. Understanding of cybersecurity threats and emerging technologies. Knowledge of physical, virtual, and cloud architectures (IaaS, SaaS, PaaS). Proficiency in ITIL service management. Experience with Qualys Vulnerability Scanning. Possess recognised Information Security certification (Security+, CISSP, or similar). Diverse tech background including Private/Public cloud Infrastructure, Networking (Cisco, Fortinet), Microsoft, Linux, etc.Top of Form Processing Your Data Bis Henderson Recruitment is a leading provider of recruitment, interim management and consultancy services to the supply chain and logistics industry. Should you respond to this advertisement we may store your CV and contact details and will process this data for recruitment purposes only. Should we process your data, then we will always tell you that we are doing so. Please visit our website to read our Privacy Policy in full, in this Policy you will find information about our compliance with the UK General Data Protection Regulations. All applicants must have an unrestricted right to work in the UK as our client will not support visa sponsorship for this role.
Apr 16, 2024
Full time
Information Security Analyst Location: Manchester Salary: £40,000-£45,000 Summary: Our client requires an experienced Information Security Analyst to oversee and bolster their European Information and Cyber Security protocols across multiple countries, including the UK, Germany, Poland, Netherlands, Italy, and Belgium. Reporting directly to the CISO and Head of IT, this role demands a deep understanding of Information Security, technology architecture, and business security. It presents an excellent opportunity for individuals seeking to advance their IT Security expertise within an environment that fosters both autonomy and support. Key Responsibilities Develop, implement, and maintain security policies aligned with ISO27001, CIS, and NIST standards, including Incident Response Plans and Business Continuity strategies, with tabletop exercises for evaluation. Plan and implement disaster recovery measures for security breaches. Act as a DPO Ambassador, liaising with stakeholders, aiding in ROPA development, and collaborating within the privacy network group. Coordinate vulnerability analysis and patch management with a risk-based approach. Investigate security alerts and execute incident response procedures. Manage identity and access systems. Engage stakeholders, including C-level executives, for cyber security recommendations. Maintain an information security risk register and support audits. Develop and deliver cyber security awareness training. Ensure regulatory compliance through collaboration with teams. Stay updated on security and tech developments. May involve travel within Europe. Skills & Experience 1-2 years implementing ISMS and cyber security standards (ISO27001, Cyber Essentials, NIST, CIS, PCI). Awareness of GDPR framework. Understanding of cybersecurity threats and emerging technologies. Knowledge of physical, virtual, and cloud architectures (IaaS, SaaS, PaaS). Proficiency in ITIL service management. Experience with Qualys Vulnerability Scanning. Possess recognised Information Security certification (Security+, CISSP, or similar). Diverse tech background including Private/Public cloud Infrastructure, Networking (Cisco, Fortinet), Microsoft, Linux, etc.Top of Form Processing Your Data Bis Henderson Recruitment is a leading provider of recruitment, interim management and consultancy services to the supply chain and logistics industry. Should you respond to this advertisement we may store your CV and contact details and will process this data for recruitment purposes only. Should we process your data, then we will always tell you that we are doing so. Please visit our website to read our Privacy Policy in full, in this Policy you will find information about our compliance with the UK General Data Protection Regulations. All applicants must have an unrestricted right to work in the UK as our client will not support visa sponsorship for this role.
Information Security Analyst Location: Manchester Salary: 40,000- 45,000 Summary: Our client requires an experienced Information Security Analyst to oversee and bolster their European Information and Cyber Security protocols across multiple countries, including the UK, Germany, Poland, Netherlands, Italy, and Belgium. Reporting directly to the CISO and Head of IT, this role demands a deep understanding of Information Security, technology architecture, and business security. It presents an excellent opportunity for individuals seeking to advance their IT Security expertise within an environment that fosters both autonomy and support. Key Responsibilities Develop, implement, and maintain security policies aligned with ISO27001, CIS, and NIST standards, including Incident Response Plans and Business Continuity strategies, with tabletop exercises for evaluation. Plan and implement disaster recovery measures for security breaches. Act as a DPO Ambassador, liaising with stakeholders, aiding in ROPA development, and collaborating within the privacy network group. Coordinate vulnerability analysis and patch management with a risk-based approach. Investigate security alerts and execute incident response procedures. Manage identity and access systems. Engage stakeholders, including C-level executives, for cyber security recommendations. Maintain an information security risk register and support audits. Develop and deliver cyber security awareness training. Ensure regulatory compliance through collaboration with teams. Stay updated on security and tech developments. May involve travel within Europe. Skills & Experience 1-2 years implementing ISMS and cyber security standards (ISO27001, Cyber Essentials, NIST, CIS, PCI). Awareness of GDPR framework. Understanding of cybersecurity threats and emerging technologies. Knowledge of physical, virtual, and cloud architectures (IaaS, SaaS, PaaS). Proficiency in ITIL service management. Experience with Qualys Vulnerability Scanning. Possess recognised Information Security certification (Security+, CISSP, or similar). Diverse tech background including Private/Public cloud Infrastructure, Networking (Cisco, Fortinet), Microsoft, Linux, etc.Top of Form Processing Your Data Bis Henderson Recruitment is a leading provider of recruitment, interim management and consultancy services to the supply chain and logistics industry. Should you respond to this advertisement we may store your CV and contact details and will process this data for recruitment purposes only. Should we process your data, then we will always tell you that we are doing so. Please visit our website to read our Privacy Policy in full, in this Policy you will find information about our compliance with the UK General Data Protection Regulations. All applicants must have an unrestricted right to work in the UK as our client will not support visa sponsorship for this role.
Apr 16, 2024
Full time
Information Security Analyst Location: Manchester Salary: 40,000- 45,000 Summary: Our client requires an experienced Information Security Analyst to oversee and bolster their European Information and Cyber Security protocols across multiple countries, including the UK, Germany, Poland, Netherlands, Italy, and Belgium. Reporting directly to the CISO and Head of IT, this role demands a deep understanding of Information Security, technology architecture, and business security. It presents an excellent opportunity for individuals seeking to advance their IT Security expertise within an environment that fosters both autonomy and support. Key Responsibilities Develop, implement, and maintain security policies aligned with ISO27001, CIS, and NIST standards, including Incident Response Plans and Business Continuity strategies, with tabletop exercises for evaluation. Plan and implement disaster recovery measures for security breaches. Act as a DPO Ambassador, liaising with stakeholders, aiding in ROPA development, and collaborating within the privacy network group. Coordinate vulnerability analysis and patch management with a risk-based approach. Investigate security alerts and execute incident response procedures. Manage identity and access systems. Engage stakeholders, including C-level executives, for cyber security recommendations. Maintain an information security risk register and support audits. Develop and deliver cyber security awareness training. Ensure regulatory compliance through collaboration with teams. Stay updated on security and tech developments. May involve travel within Europe. Skills & Experience 1-2 years implementing ISMS and cyber security standards (ISO27001, Cyber Essentials, NIST, CIS, PCI). Awareness of GDPR framework. Understanding of cybersecurity threats and emerging technologies. Knowledge of physical, virtual, and cloud architectures (IaaS, SaaS, PaaS). Proficiency in ITIL service management. Experience with Qualys Vulnerability Scanning. Possess recognised Information Security certification (Security+, CISSP, or similar). Diverse tech background including Private/Public cloud Infrastructure, Networking (Cisco, Fortinet), Microsoft, Linux, etc.Top of Form Processing Your Data Bis Henderson Recruitment is a leading provider of recruitment, interim management and consultancy services to the supply chain and logistics industry. Should you respond to this advertisement we may store your CV and contact details and will process this data for recruitment purposes only. Should we process your data, then we will always tell you that we are doing so. Please visit our website to read our Privacy Policy in full, in this Policy you will find information about our compliance with the UK General Data Protection Regulations. All applicants must have an unrestricted right to work in the UK as our client will not support visa sponsorship for this role.
Numerix is looking for a Senior Cloud Operations Manager - EMEA who will be responsible for overseeing and managing the operations of company's Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) cloud infrastructure and services. In this role, you are expected to stay up-to-date with the latest AWS developments and trends to make informed decisions and maximize the benefits of AWS for Numerix. You will play a critical role in ensuring the efficiency, reliability, and security of cloud-based systems and applications. Responsibilities: 1.Develop and implement strategies for the operation and maintenance of cloud infrastructure, ensuring high availability and performance. 2.Manage a team of cloud operations professionals, providing guidance, coaching, and performance feedback. 3.Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design and implement cloud-based solutions that meet business requirements. 4.Monitor and analyze cloud performance metrics and identify areas for improvement in scalability, efficiency, and cost optimization. 5.Oversee the implementation and maintenance of security measures, ensuring compliance with industry standards and regulations. 6.Plan and execute disaster recovery and business continuity strategies for cloud-based systems. 7.Stay updated on emerging cloud technologies and industry trends, providing recommendations for their integration into existing infrastructure. 8.Develop and maintain documentation related to cloud operations processes, procedures, and configurations. 9.Collaborate with stakeholders to define and enforce cloud operations best practices and standards. Requirements: 1.Bachelor's degree in computer science, information technology, or a related field (master's degree is a plus). 2.Minimum of 2 years of managing and leading cloud operations teams. 3.In-depth knowledge of Amazon Web Services (AWS); extensive experience in AWS infrastructure management, with a strong background in various AWS services. 4.Strong understanding of cloud infrastructure, including native (serverless) AWS services, networking, storage, and security. 5.Strong understanding of AWS security and compliance best practices. 6.Experience with cloud deployment and automation tools, such as Docker, Terraform/CFT, or Ansible/TeamCity. 7.Proficiency in scripting and programming languages, such as Python, PowerShell, or Bash. 8.Familiarity with monitoring and logging tools, such as CloudWatch. 9.Knowledge of ITIL (Information Technology Infrastructure Library) practices and frameworks. 10.Excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting skills, with the ability to handle complex issues in a fast-paced environment. 11.Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams and stakeholders. Certifications 1. Required - AWS Certified SysOps Administrator, Solution Architect Associate or Professional, AWS Certified DevOps Engineer certification is highly desirable. 3.Plus - Certified Information Security Manager (CISM). Location / TimeZone: 1. The role is open to EMEA w/ a preference for London 2. The role is expected to cover working hours for that timezone.
Apr 16, 2024
Full time
Numerix is looking for a Senior Cloud Operations Manager - EMEA who will be responsible for overseeing and managing the operations of company's Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) cloud infrastructure and services. In this role, you are expected to stay up-to-date with the latest AWS developments and trends to make informed decisions and maximize the benefits of AWS for Numerix. You will play a critical role in ensuring the efficiency, reliability, and security of cloud-based systems and applications. Responsibilities: 1.Develop and implement strategies for the operation and maintenance of cloud infrastructure, ensuring high availability and performance. 2.Manage a team of cloud operations professionals, providing guidance, coaching, and performance feedback. 3.Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design and implement cloud-based solutions that meet business requirements. 4.Monitor and analyze cloud performance metrics and identify areas for improvement in scalability, efficiency, and cost optimization. 5.Oversee the implementation and maintenance of security measures, ensuring compliance with industry standards and regulations. 6.Plan and execute disaster recovery and business continuity strategies for cloud-based systems. 7.Stay updated on emerging cloud technologies and industry trends, providing recommendations for their integration into existing infrastructure. 8.Develop and maintain documentation related to cloud operations processes, procedures, and configurations. 9.Collaborate with stakeholders to define and enforce cloud operations best practices and standards. Requirements: 1.Bachelor's degree in computer science, information technology, or a related field (master's degree is a plus). 2.Minimum of 2 years of managing and leading cloud operations teams. 3.In-depth knowledge of Amazon Web Services (AWS); extensive experience in AWS infrastructure management, with a strong background in various AWS services. 4.Strong understanding of cloud infrastructure, including native (serverless) AWS services, networking, storage, and security. 5.Strong understanding of AWS security and compliance best practices. 6.Experience with cloud deployment and automation tools, such as Docker, Terraform/CFT, or Ansible/TeamCity. 7.Proficiency in scripting and programming languages, such as Python, PowerShell, or Bash. 8.Familiarity with monitoring and logging tools, such as CloudWatch. 9.Knowledge of ITIL (Information Technology Infrastructure Library) practices and frameworks. 10.Excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting skills, with the ability to handle complex issues in a fast-paced environment. 11.Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams and stakeholders. Certifications 1. Required - AWS Certified SysOps Administrator, Solution Architect Associate or Professional, AWS Certified DevOps Engineer certification is highly desirable. 3.Plus - Certified Information Security Manager (CISM). Location / TimeZone: 1. The role is open to EMEA w/ a preference for London 2. The role is expected to cover working hours for that timezone.
Information Security Analyst Permanent Oldham, Greater Manchester (Hybrid) £40k - £45k + Excellent Benefits We have a very exciting opportunity for an Information Security Analyst based at our client site in Oldham, Greater Manchester. This is a fantastic role managing our client's Information and Cyber Security Controls and procedures across Europe. Reporting to the CISO & Head of IT, the role will require in-depth understanding of Information Security, technology architecture and business security. This is a great opportunity for someone looking to further establish their IT Security knowledge and skills in an environment that provides autonomy and support in equal measure. Role To create, administer & maintain policies, standards and templates, following ISO27001, CIS and NIST best practises; creation and upkeep of Incident Response Plans, Disaster Recovery, Business Continuity, along with the planning and execution of tabletop exercises to test the robustness of these policies. Plan for disaster recovery and create contingency plans in the event of any security breaches. Act as DPO Ambassador for the group DPO; liaising with stakeholders across the business, aiding in the creation ROPAs and engaging with the Bpost privacy network group. Coordinated analysis of identified vulnerabilities and patch releases to ensure a risk-based approach is taken for remediation. Investigate security alerts and provide incident response. Monitor and maintain identity and access management. Liaise with stakeholders, up to C-level in relation to cyber security issues and provide future recommendations. Experience 1-2yrs experience of implementing ISMS and cybersecurity best practises and certifications such as ISO27001, Cyber Essentials, NIST, CIS or PCI. Awareness of GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation) framework and best practises. A broad understanding of the current cybersecurity threat landscape, existing and emerging technologies. An understanding of the principles of physical, virtual and cloud architectures (IaaS, SaaS, PaaS) for systems and networks. Good knowledge of ITIL service management processes. Qualys Vulnerability Scanning. Recognised Information Security qualification (Security+, CISSP or similar). A broad range of technology experience (Private and Public cloud Infrastructure, Networking (Cisco, Fortinet), Microsoft, Linux etc).
Apr 15, 2024
Full time
Information Security Analyst Permanent Oldham, Greater Manchester (Hybrid) £40k - £45k + Excellent Benefits We have a very exciting opportunity for an Information Security Analyst based at our client site in Oldham, Greater Manchester. This is a fantastic role managing our client's Information and Cyber Security Controls and procedures across Europe. Reporting to the CISO & Head of IT, the role will require in-depth understanding of Information Security, technology architecture and business security. This is a great opportunity for someone looking to further establish their IT Security knowledge and skills in an environment that provides autonomy and support in equal measure. Role To create, administer & maintain policies, standards and templates, following ISO27001, CIS and NIST best practises; creation and upkeep of Incident Response Plans, Disaster Recovery, Business Continuity, along with the planning and execution of tabletop exercises to test the robustness of these policies. Plan for disaster recovery and create contingency plans in the event of any security breaches. Act as DPO Ambassador for the group DPO; liaising with stakeholders across the business, aiding in the creation ROPAs and engaging with the Bpost privacy network group. Coordinated analysis of identified vulnerabilities and patch releases to ensure a risk-based approach is taken for remediation. Investigate security alerts and provide incident response. Monitor and maintain identity and access management. Liaise with stakeholders, up to C-level in relation to cyber security issues and provide future recommendations. Experience 1-2yrs experience of implementing ISMS and cybersecurity best practises and certifications such as ISO27001, Cyber Essentials, NIST, CIS or PCI. Awareness of GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation) framework and best practises. A broad understanding of the current cybersecurity threat landscape, existing and emerging technologies. An understanding of the principles of physical, virtual and cloud architectures (IaaS, SaaS, PaaS) for systems and networks. Good knowledge of ITIL service management processes. Qualys Vulnerability Scanning. Recognised Information Security qualification (Security+, CISSP or similar). A broad range of technology experience (Private and Public cloud Infrastructure, Networking (Cisco, Fortinet), Microsoft, Linux etc).
Lead Engineer/Architect - (Payment Gateways) - Banking - Edinburgh/Hybrid Day rate: £500 - £700 (inside IR35) Duration: 6 - 12 month Start: ASAP Job Overview: My banking client is looking for a highly skilled and experienced Lead engineer/architect with expertise in developing Faster Payments Scheme (FPS) or other instant payment gateways. The successful candidate will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining the FPS gateway infrastructure to ensure high availability, reliability, and performance. Additionally, they will lead the integration of the FPS gateway with internal systems and external partners, ensuring seamless and secure communication. Responsibilities: Design, develop, and maintain the FPS gateway infrastructure to ensure high availability, reliability, and performance. Lead the integration of the FPS gateway with internal systems and external partners, ensuring seamless and secure communication. Perform regular performance monitoring, tuning, and capacity planning to optimize the FPS gateway's performance and scalability. Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues related to the FPS gateway in a timely manner, ensuring minimal impact on operations. Collaborate with cross-functional teams including product management, operations, and security to understand requirements and implement solutions. Stay up-to-date with industry trends, regulations, and best practices related to faster payments and payment gateway technologies. Collaborate with third-party vendors and service providers to enhance and expand the capabilities of the FPS gateway as needed. Participate in the planning and execution of disaster recovery and business continuity procedures to ensure the resilience of the FPS gateway infrastructure. Requirements: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field. Master's degree preferred. Extensive experience in designing, developing, and maintaining payment gateways, with a focus on Faster Payments Scheme (FPS) or other instant payment systems. Expertise in distributed systems, microservices architecture, and cloud technologies (e.g., GCP, AWS, Azure). In-depth knowledge of payment protocols and standards such as ISO 20022, ISO8583, and ISO8583 to ISO20022 conversion libraries/mapping. Experience with message queuing systems (e.g., Kafka, RabbitMQ) and stream processing frameworks (e.g., Kafka Streams). Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to troubleshoot complex technical issues. Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams. Proven leadership experience, with the ability to mentor and guide junior team members.
Apr 15, 2024
Full time
Lead Engineer/Architect - (Payment Gateways) - Banking - Edinburgh/Hybrid Day rate: £500 - £700 (inside IR35) Duration: 6 - 12 month Start: ASAP Job Overview: My banking client is looking for a highly skilled and experienced Lead engineer/architect with expertise in developing Faster Payments Scheme (FPS) or other instant payment gateways. The successful candidate will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining the FPS gateway infrastructure to ensure high availability, reliability, and performance. Additionally, they will lead the integration of the FPS gateway with internal systems and external partners, ensuring seamless and secure communication. Responsibilities: Design, develop, and maintain the FPS gateway infrastructure to ensure high availability, reliability, and performance. Lead the integration of the FPS gateway with internal systems and external partners, ensuring seamless and secure communication. Perform regular performance monitoring, tuning, and capacity planning to optimize the FPS gateway's performance and scalability. Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues related to the FPS gateway in a timely manner, ensuring minimal impact on operations. Collaborate with cross-functional teams including product management, operations, and security to understand requirements and implement solutions. Stay up-to-date with industry trends, regulations, and best practices related to faster payments and payment gateway technologies. Collaborate with third-party vendors and service providers to enhance and expand the capabilities of the FPS gateway as needed. Participate in the planning and execution of disaster recovery and business continuity procedures to ensure the resilience of the FPS gateway infrastructure. Requirements: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field. Master's degree preferred. Extensive experience in designing, developing, and maintaining payment gateways, with a focus on Faster Payments Scheme (FPS) or other instant payment systems. Expertise in distributed systems, microservices architecture, and cloud technologies (e.g., GCP, AWS, Azure). In-depth knowledge of payment protocols and standards such as ISO 20022, ISO8583, and ISO8583 to ISO20022 conversion libraries/mapping. Experience with message queuing systems (e.g., Kafka, RabbitMQ) and stream processing frameworks (e.g., Kafka Streams). Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to troubleshoot complex technical issues. Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams. Proven leadership experience, with the ability to mentor and guide junior team members.
Seeking a dynamic and experienced Information Security Lead to join our client a prestigious law firm based in central London. As the Information Security Lead, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the security posture. Reporting directly to the IT Director, this standalone position requires a versatile individual with expertise in both technical and policy aspects of cybersecurity. You will be the point of escalation for security incidents, overseeing 3rd party management, information/data services, and collaborating with partners to enhance information security awareness. Responsibilities: Manage intrusion detection/protection systems, firewalls, web filtering solutions, and other security measures. Conduct audits and ensure compliance with legal industry standards. Develop and implement comprehensive cybersecurity policies and procedures. Collaborate with IT staff and other departments to enhance security and conduct cybersecurity awareness training. Develop, maintain, and test business continuity and disaster recovery plans. Monitor the network for unusual or suspicious activity and respond to security breaches. Stay informed about the latest innovations in cybersecurity and actively engage with emerging threats. Skills and Knowledge: Minimum five years' experience in an IT security position, preferably in a professional partnership. Familiarity with data privacy and security regulations. Deep understanding of cybersecurity frameworks (GDPR, ISO 27001). Certifications in GIAC GSEC, Sec+, SSCP, CISSP, or similar preferred. Proven experience in security planning and development for a growing IT department. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Ability to work in a fast-paced and dynamic environment. Excellent documentation skills and the capability to create security architecture diagrams. The role offers hybrid working - you will be required in the Chancery Lane office 3 days per week If this sounds of interest hit 'APPLY' now.
Apr 15, 2024
Full time
Seeking a dynamic and experienced Information Security Lead to join our client a prestigious law firm based in central London. As the Information Security Lead, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the security posture. Reporting directly to the IT Director, this standalone position requires a versatile individual with expertise in both technical and policy aspects of cybersecurity. You will be the point of escalation for security incidents, overseeing 3rd party management, information/data services, and collaborating with partners to enhance information security awareness. Responsibilities: Manage intrusion detection/protection systems, firewalls, web filtering solutions, and other security measures. Conduct audits and ensure compliance with legal industry standards. Develop and implement comprehensive cybersecurity policies and procedures. Collaborate with IT staff and other departments to enhance security and conduct cybersecurity awareness training. Develop, maintain, and test business continuity and disaster recovery plans. Monitor the network for unusual or suspicious activity and respond to security breaches. Stay informed about the latest innovations in cybersecurity and actively engage with emerging threats. Skills and Knowledge: Minimum five years' experience in an IT security position, preferably in a professional partnership. Familiarity with data privacy and security regulations. Deep understanding of cybersecurity frameworks (GDPR, ISO 27001). Certifications in GIAC GSEC, Sec+, SSCP, CISSP, or similar preferred. Proven experience in security planning and development for a growing IT department. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Ability to work in a fast-paced and dynamic environment. Excellent documentation skills and the capability to create security architecture diagrams. The role offers hybrid working - you will be required in the Chancery Lane office 3 days per week If this sounds of interest hit 'APPLY' now.
Senior IT Operations Specialist - Infrastructure Senior IT Operations Specialist - Infrastructure Networks & Systems Administration (Information & Communication Technology) Comaea Consulting has been retained exclusively for a new opportunity with a MNC in the shipping industry. Senior IT Operations Specialist - Infrastructure (Based in Singapore) ORGANIZATION : We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior IT Operations Specialist - Infrastructure to join our dynamic team. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in overseeing and maintaining our IT infrastructure, ensuring optimal performance, reliability, and security. YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES: Manage and maintain our company's IT infrastructure, including servers, networks, storage systems, and virtualization environments. Implement and optimize infrastructure solutions to meet business requirements and enhance efficiency. Monitor system performance and troubleshoot issues to ensure uninterrupted operations. Proactively identify opportunities for improvement and implement best practices for infrastructure management and security. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support IT projects and initiatives. Lead efforts to implement disaster recovery and business continuity plans. Stay abreast of emerging technologies and trends in infrastructure management and recommend strategic upgrades or enhancements. YOUR PROFILE: A bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related IT field. More than 7 years' experience in managing IT infrastructure in a MNC. Expertise in deploying, configuring, and maintaining servers, networks, and storage systems. Experience with cloud technologies (AWS, Azure, etc.) is a plus. You have good experience and working knowledge in the following technologies : IT Asset management tools like Desktop Central or similar. Meraki/CISCO or similar firewalls/switches. Microsoft 365 administration specifically Teams, Sharepoint, and Exchange. You understand ITIL processes, security practices, and compliance frameworks. Strong understanding of security principles and best practices. Relevant certifications (e.g., MCSE, CCNA, AWS Certified Solutions Architect) preferred. THE OFFER: A competitive remuneration package with benefits. Opportunities to grow your career and move to management positions in the future. Work with a global leader in the shipping industry. RECRUITMENT PROCESS: Please apply with an updated resume. All applications will be treated as strictly confidential. Our team will review your application and a consultant will get in touch with you accordingly. Comaea Consulting EA Licence No: 15C7642, Reg No: R Company information Registration No. R EA No. 15C7642 Your application will include the following questions: Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Singapore? What's your expected monthly basic salary? Report this job advert Don't provide your bank or credit card details when applying for jobs. What can I earn as an Operations Specialist
Apr 14, 2024
Full time
Senior IT Operations Specialist - Infrastructure Senior IT Operations Specialist - Infrastructure Networks & Systems Administration (Information & Communication Technology) Comaea Consulting has been retained exclusively for a new opportunity with a MNC in the shipping industry. Senior IT Operations Specialist - Infrastructure (Based in Singapore) ORGANIZATION : We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior IT Operations Specialist - Infrastructure to join our dynamic team. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in overseeing and maintaining our IT infrastructure, ensuring optimal performance, reliability, and security. YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES: Manage and maintain our company's IT infrastructure, including servers, networks, storage systems, and virtualization environments. Implement and optimize infrastructure solutions to meet business requirements and enhance efficiency. Monitor system performance and troubleshoot issues to ensure uninterrupted operations. Proactively identify opportunities for improvement and implement best practices for infrastructure management and security. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support IT projects and initiatives. Lead efforts to implement disaster recovery and business continuity plans. Stay abreast of emerging technologies and trends in infrastructure management and recommend strategic upgrades or enhancements. YOUR PROFILE: A bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related IT field. More than 7 years' experience in managing IT infrastructure in a MNC. Expertise in deploying, configuring, and maintaining servers, networks, and storage systems. Experience with cloud technologies (AWS, Azure, etc.) is a plus. You have good experience and working knowledge in the following technologies : IT Asset management tools like Desktop Central or similar. Meraki/CISCO or similar firewalls/switches. Microsoft 365 administration specifically Teams, Sharepoint, and Exchange. You understand ITIL processes, security practices, and compliance frameworks. Strong understanding of security principles and best practices. Relevant certifications (e.g., MCSE, CCNA, AWS Certified Solutions Architect) preferred. THE OFFER: A competitive remuneration package with benefits. Opportunities to grow your career and move to management positions in the future. Work with a global leader in the shipping industry. RECRUITMENT PROCESS: Please apply with an updated resume. All applications will be treated as strictly confidential. Our team will review your application and a consultant will get in touch with you accordingly. Comaea Consulting EA Licence No: 15C7642, Reg No: R Company information Registration No. R EA No. 15C7642 Your application will include the following questions: Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Singapore? What's your expected monthly basic salary? Report this job advert Don't provide your bank or credit card details when applying for jobs. What can I earn as an Operations Specialist
Cedar are recruiting a Solutions Architect position for an International Telecommunications business based in Central London. The role is a 12 to 18- month project reporting into the Executive IT manager and CTO. The position offers hybrid working (minimum one day in the office) and has flexible working hours. The purpose of the role is to define the architecture, integration and direction of the ERP, ESS and HRMIS. You will also be responsible to lead technology responses to a variety of factors and enhance process to implement change in alignment with the company's vision. The successful candidate will be expected to develop and design IT applications and technology plan that will meet and exceed the company's requirements. The ideal candidate will have experience in the following areas: - Excellent communication skills - will be liaising with Stakeholders on a regular basis. Previous experience in a similar role - Solutions Architect Microsoft Dynamics 365 F&O experience Telecoms Agile/Lean methodology ITIL framework Strong leadership Commercial business acumen Disaster Recovery Planning and Business continuity planning This is an exciting role for any solutions architects who have gained rescue scenario experience and enjoy a fast paced, hands-on environment have vast experience with Dynamics 365 and can start immediately. If interested, please get in touch with the Change and Transformation team.
Apr 13, 2024
Full time
Cedar are recruiting a Solutions Architect position for an International Telecommunications business based in Central London. The role is a 12 to 18- month project reporting into the Executive IT manager and CTO. The position offers hybrid working (minimum one day in the office) and has flexible working hours. The purpose of the role is to define the architecture, integration and direction of the ERP, ESS and HRMIS. You will also be responsible to lead technology responses to a variety of factors and enhance process to implement change in alignment with the company's vision. The successful candidate will be expected to develop and design IT applications and technology plan that will meet and exceed the company's requirements. The ideal candidate will have experience in the following areas: - Excellent communication skills - will be liaising with Stakeholders on a regular basis. Previous experience in a similar role - Solutions Architect Microsoft Dynamics 365 F&O experience Telecoms Agile/Lean methodology ITIL framework Strong leadership Commercial business acumen Disaster Recovery Planning and Business continuity planning This is an exciting role for any solutions architects who have gained rescue scenario experience and enjoy a fast paced, hands-on environment have vast experience with Dynamics 365 and can start immediately. If interested, please get in touch with the Change and Transformation team.
UK Power Networks (Operations) Ltd
Crawley, Sussex
Cyber Security Technical Assurance Manager Reference Number - 78651 This Cyber Security Technical Assurance Manager will report to the Head of Cyber Security and Technology Risk and will work within the Information Systems directorate based in either our Crawley, London or Ipswich offices. You will be a permanent employee. You will attract a salary of 80,000.00 and a bonus of 10%. This role can also offer blended working after probationary period (6 months) - 3 days in the office and 2 remote Close Date: 19/04/2024 We also provide the following additional benefits Annual Leave Personal Pension Plan - Personal contribution rates of 4% or 5% (UK Power Networks will make a corresponding contribution of 8% or 10%) Tenancy Loan Deposit scheme Tax efficient benefits: cycle to work scheme Season ticket loan Occupational Health support Switched On - scheme providing discount on hundreds of retailers products. Discounted access to sports and social clubs Employee Assistance Programme. JOB PURPOSE: You will support the Head of Cyber Security and Technology Risk in ensuring that UK Power Networks (UKPN) network systems and customer data are adequately protected from cyber threats. You will help maintain a strong cyber security posture across the UK Power Networks (UKPN) IT estate, by ensuring that cyber security weaknesses and vulnerabilities are identified and guiding actions to mitigate the risks and avoid disruption to the IT services that are crucial to delivering UKPN services to customers. DIMENSIONS: People - Direct management of circa 8 permanent and temporary cyber security testing and assurance resources. Financial - Shared annual budget responsibility for circa 1-3m covering resources, tools and 3rd Party professional services and suppliers. Suppliers - Management and oversight of 3rd Party suppliers commissioned for meeting specialist testing and assurance requirements. Communication - articulate the cyber security risks and implications to important partners with sufficient information, and recommendations for action, which enable senior leaders to make decisions. Partners - Create relationships with all partners, third party providers, suppliers, and partners to improve outcomes and create agreement around a vision or course of action. PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES: Define and deliver the cyber security technical assurance strategy, setting out clear policies and technical standards, modelling best practices and measuring success against defined measurement metrics (KPIs). Manage the cyber security technical assurance team, to ensure the quality and timeliness of services and deliverables to meet our requirements, reviewing performance, driving improvements, optimisation and automation of the cyber security assurance capabilities across a variety of technologies and platforms. Ensure the IT estate is compliant with UKPN policies and technical standards to protect company assets having management responsibility for driving the necessary remediation actions and countermeasures to mitigate identified weaknesses and vulnerabilities. Establish and improve a regular red and purple team penetration testing program aligned to main threat information and industry cyber security intelligence. Establish a Vulnerability Management process to ensure that all known security vulnerabilities and weaknesses are identified, contextually assessed, prioritised and tracked to remediation against UKPN policy. Ensure that an IT Disaster Recovery and Business Continuity strategy and plans are established with appropriate testing performed to demonstrate it works. Collaborate with the wider IT, application and Team members to devise assurance objectives and to ensure appropriate mitigation actions are considered and delivered. Help develop and implement UK Power Networks' Cyber Security Strategy ensuring understanding to the company vision, values and strategic objectives. Deputise for the Head of Cyber Security and Technology Risk for certain pre-agreed tasks and activities. NATURE AND SCOPE: The Information Systems Department works across UK Power Networks, supporting us in the achievement of our vision to become the best performing DNO. The team achieve this through the provision of technology solutions and the optimisation of current solutions to improve how we operate. Continuous improvement, customer service and seamless delivery is at the heart of this ethos and are therefore strongly underpinned by effective cyber security. You will work with the Cyber Security Architecture Manager, Cyber Security Operations Manager, Cyber Security Governance, Risk and Compliance Manager, and Cyber Security Portfolio Manager. Also, you will support the wider Information Systems team, IT Service Providers and partners across UK Power Networks to implement and optimise cyber security technical assurance capabilities across four main services:- Technical Security Compliance - to check and validate that the various IT hardware, software and application components (including Cloud) across the IT estate are compliant with defined technical security policies and will run the process for documenting, risk assessing, remediating, exception handling. Product Security Assurance - ensure that all IT hardware and software products (including Cloud and 3rd Party services) are securely configured to meet the relevant UKPN functional and non-functional security requirements. Vulnerability Management (VM) - ensure a robust end to end VM service to identify, contextualise, rank and prioritise security vulnerabilities and weaknesses across the IT estate and to drive and track remediation actions to mitigate the risks. Disaster Recovery and Business Continuity - plan, schedule, organise and perform Crisis Management, Disaster Recovery and Business Continuity tests across senior partners and technical operations teams, testing ability to withstand and recover from a cyberattack or data breach within agreed objectives and timescales, and to minimise business disruption. Your principal challenge is to maintain a strong cyber security posture across the UKPN IT estate whilst ensuring that the numerous daily operational changes and multiple project deliverables re-enforce and strengthen the posture rather than undermine it and risk our information assets. Qualifications: Minimum 5 years+ experience leading a Cyber Security Assurance function or similar such as Cyber Security Integration function, Cyber Security Engineering function with some experience of assurance testing techniques and methodologies. Bachelor's Degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Systems, related field or equivalent training and/or experience. Professional Information Security certification by a recognised professional body such as Certified in Information Security Management (CISM), Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), certified Ethical Hacker (CEH), Global Information Assurance Certification (GIAC), or CompTIA Advanced Security Practitioner (CASP+). Track record leading a security team or function where you have had to collaborate across partners with differing levels of technical security competency. Advanced knowledge and an understanding of operational excellence in Cloud Security Posture Management and Vulnerability Management programs. Understanding risk, resource availability and business objectives at a group level is necessary. Putting our customers interests at the heart of everything we do must always come first. An understanding of compliance and regulatory frameworks such as National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) Cyber Assessment Framework (CAF) and ISA/IEC 62443, ISO/IEC 27001/27002, GDPR. Working knowledge of security technologies including SIEM, SOAR, EDR, AV, IDS/IPS, NAC, AD, DLP, Web Filtering, Email Filtering, Behavioural Analytics. Knowledge of adversarial tactics, techniques, procedures (TTPs) and industry standard frameworks (Mitre ATT&CK). Experience working within a regulated environment, preferably Energy sector Critical National Infrastructure (CNI) We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, colour, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, or veteran status. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.
Apr 12, 2024
Full time
Cyber Security Technical Assurance Manager Reference Number - 78651 This Cyber Security Technical Assurance Manager will report to the Head of Cyber Security and Technology Risk and will work within the Information Systems directorate based in either our Crawley, London or Ipswich offices. You will be a permanent employee. You will attract a salary of 80,000.00 and a bonus of 10%. This role can also offer blended working after probationary period (6 months) - 3 days in the office and 2 remote Close Date: 19/04/2024 We also provide the following additional benefits Annual Leave Personal Pension Plan - Personal contribution rates of 4% or 5% (UK Power Networks will make a corresponding contribution of 8% or 10%) Tenancy Loan Deposit scheme Tax efficient benefits: cycle to work scheme Season ticket loan Occupational Health support Switched On - scheme providing discount on hundreds of retailers products. Discounted access to sports and social clubs Employee Assistance Programme. JOB PURPOSE: You will support the Head of Cyber Security and Technology Risk in ensuring that UK Power Networks (UKPN) network systems and customer data are adequately protected from cyber threats. You will help maintain a strong cyber security posture across the UK Power Networks (UKPN) IT estate, by ensuring that cyber security weaknesses and vulnerabilities are identified and guiding actions to mitigate the risks and avoid disruption to the IT services that are crucial to delivering UKPN services to customers. DIMENSIONS: People - Direct management of circa 8 permanent and temporary cyber security testing and assurance resources. Financial - Shared annual budget responsibility for circa 1-3m covering resources, tools and 3rd Party professional services and suppliers. Suppliers - Management and oversight of 3rd Party suppliers commissioned for meeting specialist testing and assurance requirements. Communication - articulate the cyber security risks and implications to important partners with sufficient information, and recommendations for action, which enable senior leaders to make decisions. Partners - Create relationships with all partners, third party providers, suppliers, and partners to improve outcomes and create agreement around a vision or course of action. PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES: Define and deliver the cyber security technical assurance strategy, setting out clear policies and technical standards, modelling best practices and measuring success against defined measurement metrics (KPIs). Manage the cyber security technical assurance team, to ensure the quality and timeliness of services and deliverables to meet our requirements, reviewing performance, driving improvements, optimisation and automation of the cyber security assurance capabilities across a variety of technologies and platforms. Ensure the IT estate is compliant with UKPN policies and technical standards to protect company assets having management responsibility for driving the necessary remediation actions and countermeasures to mitigate identified weaknesses and vulnerabilities. Establish and improve a regular red and purple team penetration testing program aligned to main threat information and industry cyber security intelligence. Establish a Vulnerability Management process to ensure that all known security vulnerabilities and weaknesses are identified, contextually assessed, prioritised and tracked to remediation against UKPN policy. Ensure that an IT Disaster Recovery and Business Continuity strategy and plans are established with appropriate testing performed to demonstrate it works. Collaborate with the wider IT, application and Team members to devise assurance objectives and to ensure appropriate mitigation actions are considered and delivered. Help develop and implement UK Power Networks' Cyber Security Strategy ensuring understanding to the company vision, values and strategic objectives. Deputise for the Head of Cyber Security and Technology Risk for certain pre-agreed tasks and activities. NATURE AND SCOPE: The Information Systems Department works across UK Power Networks, supporting us in the achievement of our vision to become the best performing DNO. The team achieve this through the provision of technology solutions and the optimisation of current solutions to improve how we operate. Continuous improvement, customer service and seamless delivery is at the heart of this ethos and are therefore strongly underpinned by effective cyber security. You will work with the Cyber Security Architecture Manager, Cyber Security Operations Manager, Cyber Security Governance, Risk and Compliance Manager, and Cyber Security Portfolio Manager. Also, you will support the wider Information Systems team, IT Service Providers and partners across UK Power Networks to implement and optimise cyber security technical assurance capabilities across four main services:- Technical Security Compliance - to check and validate that the various IT hardware, software and application components (including Cloud) across the IT estate are compliant with defined technical security policies and will run the process for documenting, risk assessing, remediating, exception handling. Product Security Assurance - ensure that all IT hardware and software products (including Cloud and 3rd Party services) are securely configured to meet the relevant UKPN functional and non-functional security requirements. Vulnerability Management (VM) - ensure a robust end to end VM service to identify, contextualise, rank and prioritise security vulnerabilities and weaknesses across the IT estate and to drive and track remediation actions to mitigate the risks. Disaster Recovery and Business Continuity - plan, schedule, organise and perform Crisis Management, Disaster Recovery and Business Continuity tests across senior partners and technical operations teams, testing ability to withstand and recover from a cyberattack or data breach within agreed objectives and timescales, and to minimise business disruption. Your principal challenge is to maintain a strong cyber security posture across the UKPN IT estate whilst ensuring that the numerous daily operational changes and multiple project deliverables re-enforce and strengthen the posture rather than undermine it and risk our information assets. Qualifications: Minimum 5 years+ experience leading a Cyber Security Assurance function or similar such as Cyber Security Integration function, Cyber Security Engineering function with some experience of assurance testing techniques and methodologies. Bachelor's Degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Systems, related field or equivalent training and/or experience. Professional Information Security certification by a recognised professional body such as Certified in Information Security Management (CISM), Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), certified Ethical Hacker (CEH), Global Information Assurance Certification (GIAC), or CompTIA Advanced Security Practitioner (CASP+). Track record leading a security team or function where you have had to collaborate across partners with differing levels of technical security competency. Advanced knowledge and an understanding of operational excellence in Cloud Security Posture Management and Vulnerability Management programs. Understanding risk, resource availability and business objectives at a group level is necessary. Putting our customers interests at the heart of everything we do must always come first. An understanding of compliance and regulatory frameworks such as National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) Cyber Assessment Framework (CAF) and ISA/IEC 62443, ISO/IEC 27001/27002, GDPR. Working knowledge of security technologies including SIEM, SOAR, EDR, AV, IDS/IPS, NAC, AD, DLP, Web Filtering, Email Filtering, Behavioural Analytics. Knowledge of adversarial tactics, techniques, procedures (TTPs) and industry standard frameworks (Mitre ATT&CK). Experience working within a regulated environment, preferably Energy sector Critical National Infrastructure (CNI) We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, colour, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, or veteran status. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.
Cedar are recruiting a Solutions Architect position for an International Telecommunications business based in Central London. The role is a 12 to 18- month project reporting into the Executive IT manager and CTO. The position offers hybrid working (minimum one day in the office) and has flexible working hours. The purpose of the role is to define the architecture, integration and direction of the ERP, ESS and HRMIS. You will also be responsible to lead technology responses to a variety of factors and enhance process to implement change in alignment with the company's vision. The successful candidate will be expected to develop and design IT applications and technology plan that will meet and exceed the company's requirements. The ideal candidate will have experience in the following areas: - Excellent communication skills - will be liaising with Stakeholders on a regular basis. Previous experience in a similar role - Solutions Architect Microsoft Dynamics 365 F&O experience Telecoms Agile/Lean methodology ITIL framework Strong leadership Commercial business acumen Disaster Recovery Planning and Business continuity planning This is an exciting role for any solutions architects who have gained rescue scenario experience and enjoy a fast paced, hands-on environment have vast experience with Dynamics 365 and can start immediately. If interested, please get in touch with the Change and Transformation team.
Apr 11, 2024
Contractor
Cedar are recruiting a Solutions Architect position for an International Telecommunications business based in Central London. The role is a 12 to 18- month project reporting into the Executive IT manager and CTO. The position offers hybrid working (minimum one day in the office) and has flexible working hours. The purpose of the role is to define the architecture, integration and direction of the ERP, ESS and HRMIS. You will also be responsible to lead technology responses to a variety of factors and enhance process to implement change in alignment with the company's vision. The successful candidate will be expected to develop and design IT applications and technology plan that will meet and exceed the company's requirements. The ideal candidate will have experience in the following areas: - Excellent communication skills - will be liaising with Stakeholders on a regular basis. Previous experience in a similar role - Solutions Architect Microsoft Dynamics 365 F&O experience Telecoms Agile/Lean methodology ITIL framework Strong leadership Commercial business acumen Disaster Recovery Planning and Business continuity planning This is an exciting role for any solutions architects who have gained rescue scenario experience and enjoy a fast paced, hands-on environment have vast experience with Dynamics 365 and can start immediately. If interested, please get in touch with the Change and Transformation team.
Technical/Technology Lead Company A prestigious, trade and transaction reporting service. They are a financial organisation that make working with regulation easier for their clients. With over 100 clients, they are looking to expand their team to keep up with the demand, focusing on data accuracy. Role As a Technical Lead , you will be expected to provide sound technical leadership in all aspects of the business, communicating with employees, stakeholders, and customers to ensure the company's technologies are used appropriately, and establishing company technology vision, strategies, and plans for growth Knowledge, Skills, and Experience Agile principles, processes, and tools Excellent verbal and written communication skills 10 years' experience working in information technology Strong Cloud Computing experience, with AWS knowledge Advanced Python/Javascript/Bash programming and Scripting Bachelor's degree ( or above) in Computer Science or related subject Ability to communicate in both technical and user-friendly language depending on the audience Understanding of Systems architecture, design and development, Disaster Recovery and Business Continuity, Software development life cycle best practices, Version Control tools ( Git, Github, Gitlab, etc. ), Serverless computing ( AWS Lambda and API Gateway, Azure Functions, Google Cloud Functions, etc .), Containers and Cluster Managers ( Docker, Vagrant, Kubernetes, Docker Swarm, etc .), CI/CD tools ( Jenkins, Travis, Bamboo, etc .), Configuration Management and Orchestration tools (Terraform, CloudFormation, Ansible, Chef, Puppet, etc .), Databases ( MySQL, DynamoDB, MongoDB, Redis, etc .) and Agile principles, processes and tools Duties Monitor KPIs and IT budgets to assess technological performance Discover and implement new technologies that yield competitive advantage Maintain the organisation's information security standards and best practices Build software development, quality assurance and data protection processes Collaborate with departments as advisor of all technologies involved with the company Supervise and improve the AWS cloud infrastructure to ensure functionality and efficiency Create and maintain technical and procedural documentation, ensuring they are kept up to date Develop technical aspects of the company's strategy to ensure alignment with its business goals Use stakeholders' feedback to inform necessary improvements and adjustments to technology Maintain oversight of all IT projects, ensuring that commitments are properly planned, staffed, monitored, and reported, leading the IT team in effective execution What we provide you Private healthcare Regular team socials Permanent role with a competive salary You will be at the grass roots of this well-funded company with a lot of opportunity to expand If you are interested, please call Warwick Lobb, Staffing Solutions Specialist on (see below) or Rebecca Bayliss, Associate Consultant on (see below).
Sep 20, 2022
Full time
Technical/Technology Lead Company A prestigious, trade and transaction reporting service. They are a financial organisation that make working with regulation easier for their clients. With over 100 clients, they are looking to expand their team to keep up with the demand, focusing on data accuracy. Role As a Technical Lead , you will be expected to provide sound technical leadership in all aspects of the business, communicating with employees, stakeholders, and customers to ensure the company's technologies are used appropriately, and establishing company technology vision, strategies, and plans for growth Knowledge, Skills, and Experience Agile principles, processes, and tools Excellent verbal and written communication skills 10 years' experience working in information technology Strong Cloud Computing experience, with AWS knowledge Advanced Python/Javascript/Bash programming and Scripting Bachelor's degree ( or above) in Computer Science or related subject Ability to communicate in both technical and user-friendly language depending on the audience Understanding of Systems architecture, design and development, Disaster Recovery and Business Continuity, Software development life cycle best practices, Version Control tools ( Git, Github, Gitlab, etc. ), Serverless computing ( AWS Lambda and API Gateway, Azure Functions, Google Cloud Functions, etc .), Containers and Cluster Managers ( Docker, Vagrant, Kubernetes, Docker Swarm, etc .), CI/CD tools ( Jenkins, Travis, Bamboo, etc .), Configuration Management and Orchestration tools (Terraform, CloudFormation, Ansible, Chef, Puppet, etc .), Databases ( MySQL, DynamoDB, MongoDB, Redis, etc .) and Agile principles, processes and tools Duties Monitor KPIs and IT budgets to assess technological performance Discover and implement new technologies that yield competitive advantage Maintain the organisation's information security standards and best practices Build software development, quality assurance and data protection processes Collaborate with departments as advisor of all technologies involved with the company Supervise and improve the AWS cloud infrastructure to ensure functionality and efficiency Create and maintain technical and procedural documentation, ensuring they are kept up to date Develop technical aspects of the company's strategy to ensure alignment with its business goals Use stakeholders' feedback to inform necessary improvements and adjustments to technology Maintain oversight of all IT projects, ensuring that commitments are properly planned, staffed, monitored, and reported, leading the IT team in effective execution What we provide you Private healthcare Regular team socials Permanent role with a competive salary You will be at the grass roots of this well-funded company with a lot of opportunity to expand If you are interested, please call Warwick Lobb, Staffing Solutions Specialist on (see below) or Rebecca Bayliss, Associate Consultant on (see below).
Due to undergoing a Cloud transformation, my client are looking for an Azure Cloud Engineer who has experience with infrastructure as code (IaC) to join their organisation at this exciting time with a primary focus on taking ownership of all Cloud specific support activities and providing technical knowledge to the projects, development and management teams. Person Specification: Proactive and flexible. Ability to prioritise and use initiative. Negotiating skills. Problem solving and analytical skills. Communication skills at all levels. Attention to detail and accuracy. Responsibilities You will: develop and produce MS Azure based architectural documentation, including providing best practice design recommendations for migration of applications from on premise to the Azure Cloud. provide hands-on technical support for assessing, architecting and supporting the IaaS platform in a Microsoft Azure tenant along with other hosted infrastructure platforms. design a highly available and scalable cloud infrastructure tuned to project and business requirements. Designs should focus on secure configuration, utilising single sign on and multi-factor authentication with adherence to the NCSC and ISO27001 standards. install, configure, automate, and monitor various cloud services, Infrastructure as a Service and Platform (IaaS, PaaS). set up & troubleshoot Azure builds, including but not limited to ARM, ASR, SQL, Containers & Azure AD. Act as the subject matter expert (SME) for the implementation and deployment for cloud technologies Essential: Demonstrable experience designing and supporting Azure environments, including IaaS and PaaS Supporting Azure platform components and associated troubleshooting Demonstrable experience deploying enterprise workloads to Azure Experience with infrastructure as code, primarily Terraform and ARM Templates Proficiency with PowerShell, Python, or other Scripting languages Desirable: Microsoft Azure Certification (MCSE: Cloud Platform and Infrastructure or equivalent) Experience designing and supporting enterprise core services as well as cloud deployments of these services Extensive knowledge of the Microsoft Enterprise software products and services Extensive experience with Azure licensing, subscription and cost models Business Continuity or Disaster Recovery planning Experience with Agile & Waterfall. Ability to work autonomously, to tight deadlines on a number of projects in parallel. Knowledge of at least one other cloud hosting solution in addition to Azure (eg Google, AWS, Helion Cloud, SoftLayer). Intelligent Resource is committed to barrier-free and inclusive recruitment. We are a Disability Confident recruiter, and a RIDI 100 and Business Disability Forum partner organisation. Should you choose to contact Intelligent Resource regarding this role or apply for it, all personal data you submit to us will be processed in accordance with our Privacy Notice which you can find on our website.
Nov 05, 2021
Full time
Due to undergoing a Cloud transformation, my client are looking for an Azure Cloud Engineer who has experience with infrastructure as code (IaC) to join their organisation at this exciting time with a primary focus on taking ownership of all Cloud specific support activities and providing technical knowledge to the projects, development and management teams. Person Specification: Proactive and flexible. Ability to prioritise and use initiative. Negotiating skills. Problem solving and analytical skills. Communication skills at all levels. Attention to detail and accuracy. Responsibilities You will: develop and produce MS Azure based architectural documentation, including providing best practice design recommendations for migration of applications from on premise to the Azure Cloud. provide hands-on technical support for assessing, architecting and supporting the IaaS platform in a Microsoft Azure tenant along with other hosted infrastructure platforms. design a highly available and scalable cloud infrastructure tuned to project and business requirements. Designs should focus on secure configuration, utilising single sign on and multi-factor authentication with adherence to the NCSC and ISO27001 standards. install, configure, automate, and monitor various cloud services, Infrastructure as a Service and Platform (IaaS, PaaS). set up & troubleshoot Azure builds, including but not limited to ARM, ASR, SQL, Containers & Azure AD. Act as the subject matter expert (SME) for the implementation and deployment for cloud technologies Essential: Demonstrable experience designing and supporting Azure environments, including IaaS and PaaS Supporting Azure platform components and associated troubleshooting Demonstrable experience deploying enterprise workloads to Azure Experience with infrastructure as code, primarily Terraform and ARM Templates Proficiency with PowerShell, Python, or other Scripting languages Desirable: Microsoft Azure Certification (MCSE: Cloud Platform and Infrastructure or equivalent) Experience designing and supporting enterprise core services as well as cloud deployments of these services Extensive knowledge of the Microsoft Enterprise software products and services Extensive experience with Azure licensing, subscription and cost models Business Continuity or Disaster Recovery planning Experience with Agile & Waterfall. Ability to work autonomously, to tight deadlines on a number of projects in parallel. Knowledge of at least one other cloud hosting solution in addition to Azure (eg Google, AWS, Helion Cloud, SoftLayer). Intelligent Resource is committed to barrier-free and inclusive recruitment. We are a Disability Confident recruiter, and a RIDI 100 and Business Disability Forum partner organisation. Should you choose to contact Intelligent Resource regarding this role or apply for it, all personal data you submit to us will be processed in accordance with our Privacy Notice which you can find on our website.
Job Title: Senior Cloud Engineer/Cloud Engineer Contract Type: Permanent Salary Range: £50,000 to £60,000 Location: Brighton (Remote working currently taking place - hybrid home working model from April 2022) Start Date: ASAP My client are responsible for protecting workplace pensions in the UK. They work directly with employers and other entities providing pensions to ensure employees can save safely for their retirement. It's an exciting time to join the firm from a technological perspective because last year they underwent a Cloud transformation, taking everything stored in their Datacentres migrating that to the Cloud; to be specific Microsoft Azure. Responsibilities You will: develop and produce MS Azure based architectural documentation, including providing best practice design recommendations for migration of applications from on-premise to the Azure Cloud. design a highly available and scalable cloud infrastructure tuned to project and business requirements. Designs should focus on secure configuration, utilising single sign on and multi-factor authentication with adherence to the NCSC and ISO27001 standards. install, configure, automate, and monitor various cloud services, Infrastructure as a Service and Platform (IaaS, PaaS). set up & troubleshoot Azure builds, including but not limited to ARM, ASR, SQL, Containers & Azure AD. configure application-aware infrastructure to automatically handle application requirements, security, and disaster-preparedness functions such as back-ups and data recovery. Essential/Desirable Essential: Demonstrable experience designing and supporting Azure environments, including IaaS and PaaS Supporting Azure platform components and associated troubleshooting Demonstrable experience deploying enterprise workloads to Azure Experience with infrastructure as code, primarily Terraform and ARM Templates Proficiency with PowerShell, Python, or other Scripting languages Desirable: Microsoft Azure Certification (MCSE: Cloud Platform and Infrastructure or equivalent) Experience designing and supporting enterprise core services as well as cloud deployments of these services Extensive knowledge of the Microsoft Enterprise software products and services Extensive experience with Azure licensing, subscription and cost models Business Continuity or Disaster Recovery planning Experience with Agile & Waterfall. Ability to work autonomously, to tight deadlines on a number of projects in parallel. Knowledge of at least one other cloud hosting solution in addition to Azure (eg Google, AWS, Helion Cloud, SoftLayer). If you believe you would be a good fit for this role please don't hesitate in applying.
Nov 05, 2021
Full time
Job Title: Senior Cloud Engineer/Cloud Engineer Contract Type: Permanent Salary Range: £50,000 to £60,000 Location: Brighton (Remote working currently taking place - hybrid home working model from April 2022) Start Date: ASAP My client are responsible for protecting workplace pensions in the UK. They work directly with employers and other entities providing pensions to ensure employees can save safely for their retirement. It's an exciting time to join the firm from a technological perspective because last year they underwent a Cloud transformation, taking everything stored in their Datacentres migrating that to the Cloud; to be specific Microsoft Azure. Responsibilities You will: develop and produce MS Azure based architectural documentation, including providing best practice design recommendations for migration of applications from on-premise to the Azure Cloud. design a highly available and scalable cloud infrastructure tuned to project and business requirements. Designs should focus on secure configuration, utilising single sign on and multi-factor authentication with adherence to the NCSC and ISO27001 standards. install, configure, automate, and monitor various cloud services, Infrastructure as a Service and Platform (IaaS, PaaS). set up & troubleshoot Azure builds, including but not limited to ARM, ASR, SQL, Containers & Azure AD. configure application-aware infrastructure to automatically handle application requirements, security, and disaster-preparedness functions such as back-ups and data recovery. Essential/Desirable Essential: Demonstrable experience designing and supporting Azure environments, including IaaS and PaaS Supporting Azure platform components and associated troubleshooting Demonstrable experience deploying enterprise workloads to Azure Experience with infrastructure as code, primarily Terraform and ARM Templates Proficiency with PowerShell, Python, or other Scripting languages Desirable: Microsoft Azure Certification (MCSE: Cloud Platform and Infrastructure or equivalent) Experience designing and supporting enterprise core services as well as cloud deployments of these services Extensive knowledge of the Microsoft Enterprise software products and services Extensive experience with Azure licensing, subscription and cost models Business Continuity or Disaster Recovery planning Experience with Agile & Waterfall. Ability to work autonomously, to tight deadlines on a number of projects in parallel. Knowledge of at least one other cloud hosting solution in addition to Azure (eg Google, AWS, Helion Cloud, SoftLayer). If you believe you would be a good fit for this role please don't hesitate in applying.
Job Title: Senior Cloud Engineer / Cloud Engineer Contract Type: Permanent Salary Range: £50,000 to £60,000 Location: Brighton (Remote working currently taking place - hybrid home working model from April 2022) Start Date: ASAP My client are responsible for protecting workplace pensions in the UK. They work directly with employers and other entities providing pensions to ensure employees can save safely for their retirement. It's an exciting time to join the firm from a technological perspective because last year they underwent a Cloud transformation, taking everything stored in their Datacentres migrating that to the Cloud; to be specific Microsoft Azure. Responsibilities You will: develop and produce MS Azure based architectural documentation, including providing best practice design recommendations for migration of applications from on-premise to the Azure Cloud. design a highly available and scalable cloud infrastructure tuned to project and business requirements. Designs should focus on secure configuration, utilising single sign on and multi-factor authentication with adherence to the NCSC and ISO27001 standards. install, configure, automate, and monitor various cloud services, Infrastructure as a Service and Platform (IaaS, PaaS). set up & troubleshoot Azure builds, including but not limited to ARM, ASR, SQL, Containers & Azure AD. configure application-aware infrastructure to automatically handle application requirements, security, and disaster-preparedness functions such as back-ups and data recovery. Essential/ Desirable Essential: Demonstrable experience designing and supporting Azure environments, including IaaS and PaaS Supporting Azure platform components and associated troubleshooting Demonstrable experience deploying enterprise workloads to Azure Experience with infrastructure as code, primarily Terraform and ARM Templates Proficiency with PowerShell, Python, or other scripting languages Desirable: Microsoft Azure Certification (MCSE: Cloud Platform and Infrastructure or equivalent) Experience designing and supporting enterprise core services as well as cloud deployments of these services Extensive knowledge of the Microsoft Enterprise software products and services Extensive experience with Azure licensing, subscription and cost models Business Continuity or Disaster Recovery planning Experience with Agile & Waterfall. Ability to work autonomously, to tight deadlines on a number of projects in parallel. Knowledge of at least one other cloud hosting solution in addition to Azure (e.g. Google, AWS, Helion Cloud, SoftLayer). If you believe you would be a good fit for this role please don't hesitate in applying.
Nov 04, 2021
Full time
Job Title: Senior Cloud Engineer / Cloud Engineer Contract Type: Permanent Salary Range: £50,000 to £60,000 Location: Brighton (Remote working currently taking place - hybrid home working model from April 2022) Start Date: ASAP My client are responsible for protecting workplace pensions in the UK. They work directly with employers and other entities providing pensions to ensure employees can save safely for their retirement. It's an exciting time to join the firm from a technological perspective because last year they underwent a Cloud transformation, taking everything stored in their Datacentres migrating that to the Cloud; to be specific Microsoft Azure. Responsibilities You will: develop and produce MS Azure based architectural documentation, including providing best practice design recommendations for migration of applications from on-premise to the Azure Cloud. design a highly available and scalable cloud infrastructure tuned to project and business requirements. Designs should focus on secure configuration, utilising single sign on and multi-factor authentication with adherence to the NCSC and ISO27001 standards. install, configure, automate, and monitor various cloud services, Infrastructure as a Service and Platform (IaaS, PaaS). set up & troubleshoot Azure builds, including but not limited to ARM, ASR, SQL, Containers & Azure AD. configure application-aware infrastructure to automatically handle application requirements, security, and disaster-preparedness functions such as back-ups and data recovery. Essential/ Desirable Essential: Demonstrable experience designing and supporting Azure environments, including IaaS and PaaS Supporting Azure platform components and associated troubleshooting Demonstrable experience deploying enterprise workloads to Azure Experience with infrastructure as code, primarily Terraform and ARM Templates Proficiency with PowerShell, Python, or other scripting languages Desirable: Microsoft Azure Certification (MCSE: Cloud Platform and Infrastructure or equivalent) Experience designing and supporting enterprise core services as well as cloud deployments of these services Extensive knowledge of the Microsoft Enterprise software products and services Extensive experience with Azure licensing, subscription and cost models Business Continuity or Disaster Recovery planning Experience with Agile & Waterfall. Ability to work autonomously, to tight deadlines on a number of projects in parallel. Knowledge of at least one other cloud hosting solution in addition to Azure (e.g. Google, AWS, Helion Cloud, SoftLayer). If you believe you would be a good fit for this role please don't hesitate in applying.
Orlight
Victor Way, Colney Street, St Albans AL2 2FL, UK
Department: IT/Operations Reporting to: Group Operations Director Salary: £35-40k Hours: 08:00-17:30
Background and Orlight Statement:
Orlight was established in 1997 and is a long standing dominant force within the Architectural lighting market. We pride ourselves in adding value to our clients by providing unparalleled lighting products and services in a unique manner.
Our business model places us and subsequently our clients at an advantage, we are suppliers completely and one hundred percent in command of our supply chain. Quality, research and development, product innovation, testing and procurement is all down to us. No third parties involved throughout our manufacturing process means we are able to deliver higher quality products at reduced prices to our client base.
Our Values:
Professionalism
Quality
Teamwork
Accountability
Inclusion
Integrity
Overview
We are looking for an experienced and enthusiastic Head of IT to take full ownership for the groups IT Infrastructure with a strong technical background who can provide maintenance and oversight to our on premises and cloud based IT systems.
Main Responsibilities
Monitoring server performance
Providing regular patch management
Ensuring endpoint protection is applied to all devices
Ensuring software licensing laws are followed
Scheduling upgrades
Testing and modifying systems to ensure that that they operate reliably
Evaluating the functionality of systems
Providing secure network access for remote users
Designing maintenance procedures and putting them into operation
Training new staff
Assisting with internal upgrades
Ensuring systems meet with requirements set out by GDPR
Provide 2nd/3rd line technical support
Provides regular and accurate reporting on application and hardware status
Support the development of overall office continuity and disaster recovery plans, identify, recommend, develop, and document complete topology of network infrastructure ensuring all is up to date and current
Keep current on researching new technologies that may have future beneficial impact, particularly with regards to employee-related technology and solutions.
Ability to support users remotely as needed.
Security
Telephony Systems
PC & Laptop support and lifecycle management
User Access management
Remote access
Hardware Maintenance
Projects
Take Full ownership of system and user problems, responding in a timely manner.
Ensure all issues are documented and reported to Shareholder
Establish and maintain PC hardware and equipment standards.
Be able to work proactively and happy to work on an individual basis
Manage shareholder communication at all levels.
Keep current on researching new technologies that may have future beneficial impact, particularly with regards to employee-related technology and solutions.
Ability to support users remotely as needed.
Requirements
Knowledge of Microsoft Applications, SQL databases & Server 2012-2016
Previous experience within an IT role either internally or for an IT support/infrastructure organisation
IT qualifications such as MCSE\MCSA\CCNA
Excellent communication and people skills
Planning and problem-solving skills
SAN\NAS Storage
VMware & Hyper V
Microsoft Active Directory
Microsoft Exchange\365
Microsoft SQL
Sage
ERP\CRM software
Backup technologies
Jun 10, 2019
Full time
Department: IT/Operations Reporting to: Group Operations Director Salary: £35-40k Hours: 08:00-17:30
Background and Orlight Statement:
Orlight was established in 1997 and is a long standing dominant force within the Architectural lighting market. We pride ourselves in adding value to our clients by providing unparalleled lighting products and services in a unique manner.
Our business model places us and subsequently our clients at an advantage, we are suppliers completely and one hundred percent in command of our supply chain. Quality, research and development, product innovation, testing and procurement is all down to us. No third parties involved throughout our manufacturing process means we are able to deliver higher quality products at reduced prices to our client base.
Our Values:
Professionalism
Quality
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Overview
We are looking for an experienced and enthusiastic Head of IT to take full ownership for the groups IT Infrastructure with a strong technical background who can provide maintenance and oversight to our on premises and cloud based IT systems.
Main Responsibilities
Monitoring server performance
Providing regular patch management
Ensuring endpoint protection is applied to all devices
Ensuring software licensing laws are followed
Scheduling upgrades
Testing and modifying systems to ensure that that they operate reliably
Evaluating the functionality of systems
Providing secure network access for remote users
Designing maintenance procedures and putting them into operation
Training new staff
Assisting with internal upgrades
Ensuring systems meet with requirements set out by GDPR
Provide 2nd/3rd line technical support
Provides regular and accurate reporting on application and hardware status
Support the development of overall office continuity and disaster recovery plans, identify, recommend, develop, and document complete topology of network infrastructure ensuring all is up to date and current
Keep current on researching new technologies that may have future beneficial impact, particularly with regards to employee-related technology and solutions.
Ability to support users remotely as needed.
Security
Telephony Systems
PC & Laptop support and lifecycle management
User Access management
Remote access
Hardware Maintenance
Projects
Take Full ownership of system and user problems, responding in a timely manner.
Ensure all issues are documented and reported to Shareholder
Establish and maintain PC hardware and equipment standards.
Be able to work proactively and happy to work on an individual basis
Manage shareholder communication at all levels.
Keep current on researching new technologies that may have future beneficial impact, particularly with regards to employee-related technology and solutions.
Ability to support users remotely as needed.
Requirements
Knowledge of Microsoft Applications, SQL databases & Server 2012-2016
Previous experience within an IT role either internally or for an IT support/infrastructure organisation
IT qualifications such as MCSE\MCSA\CCNA
Excellent communication and people skills
Planning and problem-solving skills
SAN\NAS Storage
VMware & Hyper V
Microsoft Active Directory
Microsoft Exchange\365
Microsoft SQL
Sage
ERP\CRM software
Backup technologies
Job Outline:
A well-established manufacturing business based in St Asaph, North Wales requires a dynamic and technically competent IT Network Engineer to join our team of IT professionals, to administer and maintain critical information and communication infrastructure, including but not limited to systems, networking and computerised management information systems.
The IT Network Engineer will be responsible for:
Providing 2nd and 3rd Line Technical support for site IT users
Maintaining core infrastructure Information Systems
Coordinating with other department team members and third parties to deliver projects and services to the wider company
The ideal candidate for this role will be multi-disciplined and have proven experience of managing a range of infrastructure systems. The ability to multi task, manage and prioritise their own workload and adapt to meet business needs is essential.
Key Responsibilities: The main duties with this position will include:
Performing analysis of network needs and contributing to design of network architecture, integration and installation.
Maintaining network hardware and software, including servers, network switches, firewalls, storage and structured cabling.
Evaluation of network hardware & software requirements and capabilities, and making recommendations for improvements.
System checks in order to optimise performance and to initiate recovery action after system failures.
Establishing and controlling systems access and security.
Monitoring and maintaining network stability and testing, & install software & firmware upgrades.
Managing computer operation scheduling, backup, storage and retrieval functions.
Preparation and maintenance of documentation of network configurations and cabling layouts.
Developing, maintaining and testing of disaster recovery plans in conjunction with wider Business Continuity requirements.
Personal Specification: It is essential that all candidates have the following:
Proven experience of working with a range of IT infrastructure including providing 3rdline technical support
Extensive knowledge of managing VMware vSphere environments, Microsoft Exchange Server 2010+, enterprise class backup systems and Active Directory
Good knowledge/experience of troubleshooting networking protocols and technologies such as TCP/IP, NFS, DNS, DHCP, routing and VLANs
A professional attitude and excellent interpersonal skills, with an enthusiastic and proactive personality
The following knowledge areas are desirable for the role:
MCSE/MCITP: Enterprise Administrator or Server Administrator/VCP or equivalent IT Qualifications an advantage
A degree in an IT related subject
Knowledge of Hyper Converged Infrastructure would be desirable
Oct 29, 2018
Job Outline:
A well-established manufacturing business based in St Asaph, North Wales requires a dynamic and technically competent IT Network Engineer to join our team of IT professionals, to administer and maintain critical information and communication infrastructure, including but not limited to systems, networking and computerised management information systems.
The IT Network Engineer will be responsible for:
Providing 2nd and 3rd Line Technical support for site IT users
Maintaining core infrastructure Information Systems
Coordinating with other department team members and third parties to deliver projects and services to the wider company
The ideal candidate for this role will be multi-disciplined and have proven experience of managing a range of infrastructure systems. The ability to multi task, manage and prioritise their own workload and adapt to meet business needs is essential.
Key Responsibilities: The main duties with this position will include:
Performing analysis of network needs and contributing to design of network architecture, integration and installation.
Maintaining network hardware and software, including servers, network switches, firewalls, storage and structured cabling.
Evaluation of network hardware & software requirements and capabilities, and making recommendations for improvements.
System checks in order to optimise performance and to initiate recovery action after system failures.
Establishing and controlling systems access and security.
Monitoring and maintaining network stability and testing, & install software & firmware upgrades.
Managing computer operation scheduling, backup, storage and retrieval functions.
Preparation and maintenance of documentation of network configurations and cabling layouts.
Developing, maintaining and testing of disaster recovery plans in conjunction with wider Business Continuity requirements.
Personal Specification: It is essential that all candidates have the following:
Proven experience of working with a range of IT infrastructure including providing 3rdline technical support
Extensive knowledge of managing VMware vSphere environments, Microsoft Exchange Server 2010+, enterprise class backup systems and Active Directory
Good knowledge/experience of troubleshooting networking protocols and technologies such as TCP/IP, NFS, DNS, DHCP, routing and VLANs
A professional attitude and excellent interpersonal skills, with an enthusiastic and proactive personality
The following knowledge areas are desirable for the role:
MCSE/MCITP: Enterprise Administrator or Server Administrator/VCP or equivalent IT Qualifications an advantage
A degree in an IT related subject
Knowledge of Hyper Converged Infrastructure would be desirable