As the Systems Architect, you'll be working in the Digital Education Products Portfolio team across a number of projects. We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Systems Architect to join a team and spearhead the design, implementation and integration of robust, scalable, and secure technology solutions across a digital education, customer facing global education business. As a Systems Architect, you will play a pivotal role in designing, optimizing, and evaluating the technologies that form the digital education platforms and products. The Systems Architect will possess a strong delivery ethic and ensure technology projects are designed and implemented having thoroughly evaluated options and opportunities for both short and long term, to high quality standards and taking into consideration our technology landscape. Key responsibilities - System Architect: Develop and maintain a comprehensive technical architecture for the digital education platforms, aligning with the vision and goals. Design scalable and flexible systems that can cater to the needs of each product vision and accommodate future growth and technology advancements. Collaborate with product leads, IT teams, 3 rd party vendors and other stakeholders to translate business requirements into technical solutions. Conduct periodic audits and assessments to identify areas for optimization and propose solutions accordingly. Collaborate with compliance and cyber security teams and stay abreast of industry standards and regulations related to data privacy and education, ensuring compliance across all systems. Lead IT processes including presenting at: Technical Forums, IT Design Authority / Architecture Review Boards, IT Change Approval Board / management, IT Service reviews Experience required - Systems Architect: Proven experience as a Systems Architect or a similar role, preferably in the digital education domain or a related industry. Proficiency in designing systems and solution architecture incorporating SaaS, Digital web and apps, email protocols, Cloud infra, Middleware, backend enterprise systems and data platforms. Solid understanding of software development processes and methodologies, cloud computing, and infrastructure. Understanding of EdTech standards LTI, LIS, OneRoster, xAPI, SCORM, cmi5 etc, ideal, or willingness to learn. Proficiency in architectural design patterns, data modelling, system integration and considerations. Ability to collaborate effectively with others to define requirements. Adaptable and flexible working as part of a small team on various aspects of Technology evaluation, definition, sourcing, integrating etc. Experience with educational technologies, Learning Management Systems (LMS), and Student Information Systems (SIS) is advantageous. API / Integrations understanding, definition overseeing implementation for cross platform interoperability. RPA and automation experience connecting legacy systems. Identity management and SSO understanding and integration experience. Understanding of cyber security and global compliance. Experience of considered architecture including functional, non-functional, timelines, commercial considerations and constraints Experience in integrating digital platforms to backend enterprise systems: Salesforce CRM, SuccessFactors HR, Mulesoft, Azure cloud, Azure data platform. Innovation and use of AI tools Excellent communication and collaboration skills to work with both technical and non-technical stakeholders This is a hybrid role - 3 days in the office (London, Victoria) 2 from home.
Mar 29, 2024
Full time
As the Systems Architect, you'll be working in the Digital Education Products Portfolio team across a number of projects. We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Systems Architect to join a team and spearhead the design, implementation and integration of robust, scalable, and secure technology solutions across a digital education, customer facing global education business. As a Systems Architect, you will play a pivotal role in designing, optimizing, and evaluating the technologies that form the digital education platforms and products. The Systems Architect will possess a strong delivery ethic and ensure technology projects are designed and implemented having thoroughly evaluated options and opportunities for both short and long term, to high quality standards and taking into consideration our technology landscape. Key responsibilities - System Architect: Develop and maintain a comprehensive technical architecture for the digital education platforms, aligning with the vision and goals. Design scalable and flexible systems that can cater to the needs of each product vision and accommodate future growth and technology advancements. Collaborate with product leads, IT teams, 3 rd party vendors and other stakeholders to translate business requirements into technical solutions. Conduct periodic audits and assessments to identify areas for optimization and propose solutions accordingly. Collaborate with compliance and cyber security teams and stay abreast of industry standards and regulations related to data privacy and education, ensuring compliance across all systems. Lead IT processes including presenting at: Technical Forums, IT Design Authority / Architecture Review Boards, IT Change Approval Board / management, IT Service reviews Experience required - Systems Architect: Proven experience as a Systems Architect or a similar role, preferably in the digital education domain or a related industry. Proficiency in designing systems and solution architecture incorporating SaaS, Digital web and apps, email protocols, Cloud infra, Middleware, backend enterprise systems and data platforms. Solid understanding of software development processes and methodologies, cloud computing, and infrastructure. Understanding of EdTech standards LTI, LIS, OneRoster, xAPI, SCORM, cmi5 etc, ideal, or willingness to learn. Proficiency in architectural design patterns, data modelling, system integration and considerations. Ability to collaborate effectively with others to define requirements. Adaptable and flexible working as part of a small team on various aspects of Technology evaluation, definition, sourcing, integrating etc. Experience with educational technologies, Learning Management Systems (LMS), and Student Information Systems (SIS) is advantageous. API / Integrations understanding, definition overseeing implementation for cross platform interoperability. RPA and automation experience connecting legacy systems. Identity management and SSO understanding and integration experience. Understanding of cyber security and global compliance. Experience of considered architecture including functional, non-functional, timelines, commercial considerations and constraints Experience in integrating digital platforms to backend enterprise systems: Salesforce CRM, SuccessFactors HR, Mulesoft, Azure cloud, Azure data platform. Innovation and use of AI tools Excellent communication and collaboration skills to work with both technical and non-technical stakeholders This is a hybrid role - 3 days in the office (London, Victoria) 2 from home.
About The Role Reporting into the Head of IT Architecture, the Enterprise Security Architect is responsible for providing cyber risk expertise that will shape the future control environment. The key objectives of the role are: • Strengthening the link between business and technology through early engagement in the strategy process; business case development; and delivery lifecycle to ensure that security risks are considered and addressed through the roadmap • Developing a Security Architecture that enables Client to explore and implement security solutions and capabilities that are clearly aligned with business, technology, and threat drivers • Providing an independent source of technical expertise to work with the Cyber Security Team and ensure that controls are effective, proportionate, consistent, and deliverable Working closely with technical and business colleagues you will: • Develop and maintain a security architecture process that enables Client to develop and implement security solutions and capabilities that are clearly aligned with business, technology and threat drivers • Develop security strategy plans and roadmaps based on sound enterprise architecture practices • Develop and maintain security architecture artefacts (e.g., models, templates, standards, and procedures) that can be used to leverage security capabilities in projects and operations • Participate in application and infrastructure projects to provide security-planning advice • Track developments and changes in the digital business and threat environments to ensure that they're adequately addressed in security strategy plans and architecture artefacts • Review security technologies, tools, and services, and make recommendations to the broader security team for their use, based on security, financial, and operational metrics • Validate reference architectures for security best practices and recommend changes to enhance security and reduce risks, where applicable About You • You have experience of communicating technical concepts and the risks posed by cyber threats effectively to a non-technical audience • You will demonstrate the skills; experience; and gravitas to effectively interact with and challenge technical teams • You have a deep understanding of the evolving internal and external cyber risks faced • You are self-motivated and able to work on your own initiative and within a team environment • You will have the desire to collaborate to deliver results, and to resolve conflicts expediently with an independent and objective approach • You'll have a good understanding of the issues involved in project development, the language of project managers and, therefore, the ability to engage with the project managers in the deployment of the architecture in a pragmatic way • You will have an interest in analysing complex problems and identifying appropriate solutions and options to address them As a minimum for this role, you will need to have: • Demonstrable experience in a role of similar responsibility and scale • A graduate level qualification in IT or technical subject • Relevant professional certification to CISSP, CISM, CISA, CRISC, ISO 27001 Lead Implementer / Auditor etc • Proven track record of leadership, preferably with a history of involvement in cyber related transformation projects and the effective development and implementation of new systems and control processes • Experience working in collaboration with third party vendors and external cloud service providers • Understanding of cyber security incident procedures and security incident management frameworks, processes, and associated response measures • Understanding and knowledge of infrastructure; application; and security technologies Client Benefits: • Competitive reward package including an annual discretionary bonus • 15% non-contributory pension (9% non-contributory pension during probation period) • 28 days annual leave with option to purchase and sell days • Free fresh fruit and snacks in the office • 1 day for volunteering • Funded Private Medical Insurance cover • Electric/Hybrid Car Salary Sacrifice Scheme and Cycle to Work Scheme • Life assurance at 4 times your basic salary to give you a peace of mind that your loved ones will receive some financial help • Funded health screening for over 50s • Voluntary benefits: charitable giving, critical illness insurance, dental insurance, health and cancer screenings for you and your partner, discounted gym memberships and season ticket loans • Employee Discount Scheme with an app to save on the go • Free access to healthcare apps such as Peppy, Unmind, Aviva Digital GP and volunteering app on Hand for all employees • Generous family leave policies
Mar 29, 2024
Full time
About The Role Reporting into the Head of IT Architecture, the Enterprise Security Architect is responsible for providing cyber risk expertise that will shape the future control environment. The key objectives of the role are: • Strengthening the link between business and technology through early engagement in the strategy process; business case development; and delivery lifecycle to ensure that security risks are considered and addressed through the roadmap • Developing a Security Architecture that enables Client to explore and implement security solutions and capabilities that are clearly aligned with business, technology, and threat drivers • Providing an independent source of technical expertise to work with the Cyber Security Team and ensure that controls are effective, proportionate, consistent, and deliverable Working closely with technical and business colleagues you will: • Develop and maintain a security architecture process that enables Client to develop and implement security solutions and capabilities that are clearly aligned with business, technology and threat drivers • Develop security strategy plans and roadmaps based on sound enterprise architecture practices • Develop and maintain security architecture artefacts (e.g., models, templates, standards, and procedures) that can be used to leverage security capabilities in projects and operations • Participate in application and infrastructure projects to provide security-planning advice • Track developments and changes in the digital business and threat environments to ensure that they're adequately addressed in security strategy plans and architecture artefacts • Review security technologies, tools, and services, and make recommendations to the broader security team for their use, based on security, financial, and operational metrics • Validate reference architectures for security best practices and recommend changes to enhance security and reduce risks, where applicable About You • You have experience of communicating technical concepts and the risks posed by cyber threats effectively to a non-technical audience • You will demonstrate the skills; experience; and gravitas to effectively interact with and challenge technical teams • You have a deep understanding of the evolving internal and external cyber risks faced • You are self-motivated and able to work on your own initiative and within a team environment • You will have the desire to collaborate to deliver results, and to resolve conflicts expediently with an independent and objective approach • You'll have a good understanding of the issues involved in project development, the language of project managers and, therefore, the ability to engage with the project managers in the deployment of the architecture in a pragmatic way • You will have an interest in analysing complex problems and identifying appropriate solutions and options to address them As a minimum for this role, you will need to have: • Demonstrable experience in a role of similar responsibility and scale • A graduate level qualification in IT or technical subject • Relevant professional certification to CISSP, CISM, CISA, CRISC, ISO 27001 Lead Implementer / Auditor etc • Proven track record of leadership, preferably with a history of involvement in cyber related transformation projects and the effective development and implementation of new systems and control processes • Experience working in collaboration with third party vendors and external cloud service providers • Understanding of cyber security incident procedures and security incident management frameworks, processes, and associated response measures • Understanding and knowledge of infrastructure; application; and security technologies Client Benefits: • Competitive reward package including an annual discretionary bonus • 15% non-contributory pension (9% non-contributory pension during probation period) • 28 days annual leave with option to purchase and sell days • Free fresh fruit and snacks in the office • 1 day for volunteering • Funded Private Medical Insurance cover • Electric/Hybrid Car Salary Sacrifice Scheme and Cycle to Work Scheme • Life assurance at 4 times your basic salary to give you a peace of mind that your loved ones will receive some financial help • Funded health screening for over 50s • Voluntary benefits: charitable giving, critical illness insurance, dental insurance, health and cancer screenings for you and your partner, discounted gym memberships and season ticket loans • Employee Discount Scheme with an app to save on the go • Free access to healthcare apps such as Peppy, Unmind, Aviva Digital GP and volunteering app on Hand for all employees • Generous family leave policies
Our client are seeking a Solutions Consultant to join their Transformation Department working with a variety of Enterprise, SME and Public Sector clients on critical Digital Transformation Projects. The Solutions Consultant plays a critical role within the sales cycle from intial engagement through to the proposed technical solution. You will work closely with stakeholders on supporting them to bring their digital transformation strategy into reality. Your responsibilities as a Solutions Consultant will be: Present across our products and services portfolio to a variety of client stakeholders. Perform Discovery Workshops with client stakeholders to help them better understand Digital Transformation, and learn about their business goals, operating models and digital strategy, and to give them an appetite for Cloud and Modern Workplace. Define and present the vision and roadmaps for cloud-based and hybrid-cloud solutions for our clients. Execute workshops to collect requirements, understand the problem and explore solutions. Provide strategic consultancy to design and define Cloud and Modern Workplace architectural solutions. Translate client requirements into high-level designs, statements of work, and cost models. Provide presales consultancy to support sales in winning new business opportunities. Perform Technical Account Management to help clients realise the potential of their existing investment in technology and co-create future IT strategy. Engage with senior leadership and project stakeholders to articulate opportunities, costs, and risks associated with decisions made around the platform architecture and implementation. Promote an environment that encourages collaboration, team working and innovation within the Consulting Services team. About you You will have experience in consulting and designing solutions for a for a variety of customers, and you will possess expertise in Microsoft Cloud and Modern Workplace technologies, as well as traditional data centre solutions. Have a proven track record in successful design of industry standard IT solutions. Be self-motivated with the ability to identify priorities and manage multiple workloads. Attention to detail is a must with a methodical and professional approach to solution design. Required technical skills: Microsoft 365 Exchange Online SharePoint Online OneDrive Teams Intune / Microsoft Endpoint Manager Entra ID Conditional Access Microsoft Azure IaaS and PaaS Services Azure Virtual Desktop Microsoft Defender for Server/Endpoint Server Technologies SAN Technologies Hypervisor technologies (VMware / Hyper-V) Microsoft Exchange (on-premises) Wired and Wireless Networking Windows Client / Server Operating Systems Active Directory / Group Policy Backup and DR Technologies Web and E-mail Security Firewall Solutions Cybersecurity Solutions What will you get in return? Basic salary of up to £80,000 per annum + bonus Company Car / Car Allowance Hybrid working environment Professional certifications Significant career progression opportunities If you feel you match the above click 'apply now' with an up to date version of your CV. This position will require travel to customer sites so you must have a full UK Drivers Licence.
Mar 28, 2024
Full time
Our client are seeking a Solutions Consultant to join their Transformation Department working with a variety of Enterprise, SME and Public Sector clients on critical Digital Transformation Projects. The Solutions Consultant plays a critical role within the sales cycle from intial engagement through to the proposed technical solution. You will work closely with stakeholders on supporting them to bring their digital transformation strategy into reality. Your responsibilities as a Solutions Consultant will be: Present across our products and services portfolio to a variety of client stakeholders. Perform Discovery Workshops with client stakeholders to help them better understand Digital Transformation, and learn about their business goals, operating models and digital strategy, and to give them an appetite for Cloud and Modern Workplace. Define and present the vision and roadmaps for cloud-based and hybrid-cloud solutions for our clients. Execute workshops to collect requirements, understand the problem and explore solutions. Provide strategic consultancy to design and define Cloud and Modern Workplace architectural solutions. Translate client requirements into high-level designs, statements of work, and cost models. Provide presales consultancy to support sales in winning new business opportunities. Perform Technical Account Management to help clients realise the potential of their existing investment in technology and co-create future IT strategy. Engage with senior leadership and project stakeholders to articulate opportunities, costs, and risks associated with decisions made around the platform architecture and implementation. Promote an environment that encourages collaboration, team working and innovation within the Consulting Services team. About you You will have experience in consulting and designing solutions for a for a variety of customers, and you will possess expertise in Microsoft Cloud and Modern Workplace technologies, as well as traditional data centre solutions. Have a proven track record in successful design of industry standard IT solutions. Be self-motivated with the ability to identify priorities and manage multiple workloads. Attention to detail is a must with a methodical and professional approach to solution design. Required technical skills: Microsoft 365 Exchange Online SharePoint Online OneDrive Teams Intune / Microsoft Endpoint Manager Entra ID Conditional Access Microsoft Azure IaaS and PaaS Services Azure Virtual Desktop Microsoft Defender for Server/Endpoint Server Technologies SAN Technologies Hypervisor technologies (VMware / Hyper-V) Microsoft Exchange (on-premises) Wired and Wireless Networking Windows Client / Server Operating Systems Active Directory / Group Policy Backup and DR Technologies Web and E-mail Security Firewall Solutions Cybersecurity Solutions What will you get in return? Basic salary of up to £80,000 per annum + bonus Company Car / Car Allowance Hybrid working environment Professional certifications Significant career progression opportunities If you feel you match the above click 'apply now' with an up to date version of your CV. This position will require travel to customer sites so you must have a full UK Drivers Licence.
Position: Infrastructure Manager Salary: 60,000 per annum Industry: Managed Services Setup: Hybrid Location : West Midlands Benefits: 5% on new business / car allowance / salary benefits Are you a highly skilled and experienced IT professional looking for a new challenge? We are seeking an exceptional Infrastructure Manager to join our dynamic team and lead our ICT Infrastructure function. As an Infrastructure Manager, you will play a vital role in managing our IT operations, ensuring the reliability, security, and performance of our infrastructure. Responsibilities: Manage the day-to-day operations of the ICT Infrastructure function, overseeing server infrastructure, network management, cyber security, connectivity, telephony, and data backups. Lead a team of technical experts, providing guidance and support in their roles. Collaborate with the Head of IT to implement the strategic direction of the function, ensuring alignment with business objectives. Develop and maintain architecture standards and procedures to support the organization's IT infrastructure needs. Ensure the availability of the IT service desk during business hours and handle escalations. Act as a key point of contact for IT-related queries, providing prompt and effective resolutions. Plan and oversee IT operations, production support, systems administration, and network operations. Monitor and optimize system performance and SLAs, making recommendations for enhancements. Manage relationships with key IT product and service providers. Drive continuous improvement initiatives, identifying opportunities to enhance infrastructure costs, performance, and end-user satisfaction. Stay updated on industry trends and assess their impact on enterprise infrastructure needs. Participate in the development of IT strategy planning activities. Collaborate with operational managers to define infrastructure support initiatives and solutions. Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and information security guidelines. Requirements: Minimum 5 years of IT experience, including leadership roles in IT infrastructure operations, project delivery, and systems lifecycle management. Strong technical expertise in the following areas: Network design and administration Data center operations Database administration Systems programming and administration Microsoft back-end stack (AD/GPO, DNS, DHCP, SQL, SharePoint) Microsoft operating systems (Windows 10, Server (Apply online only Office 365 (Azure AD, Exchange, Teams, SharePoint, OneDrive) Azure (VMs, security, networking, identity) Virtualization (VMware & Hyper-V) Storage solutions (Dell Compellent, QNAP, Brocade, Fibre-Channel, iSCSI) Network infrastructure (Cisco, FortiNet, PFSense, Ubiquiti, WAN architecture, SD-WAN) Telephony (Broadsoft) Monitoring tools (PRTG, SNMP) Firewall configuration and management Backup and recovery solutions (VEEAM, Zerto) Experience Proven team leadership and people development skills. Understanding of ITIL practices and ability to apply them effectively. Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills. Ability to lead internal and external projects from inception to completion. Exceptional communication skills, both oral and written. Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Project Management, or a related field (desirable). Relevant technical certifications, such as Microsoft, Azure, VMware, and Cisco (preferred). Join our team and be part of a dynamic organization at the forefront of technology! We offer competitive compensation and benefits, along with ample opportunities for professional growth and development. To apply for this exciting opportunity, please submit your CV and a cover letter outlining your qualifications and experience. We look forward to receiving your application! Note: This job description is not exhaustive, and you may be required to carry out additional duties as requested by your line manager. In Technology Group Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
Mar 28, 2024
Full time
Position: Infrastructure Manager Salary: 60,000 per annum Industry: Managed Services Setup: Hybrid Location : West Midlands Benefits: 5% on new business / car allowance / salary benefits Are you a highly skilled and experienced IT professional looking for a new challenge? We are seeking an exceptional Infrastructure Manager to join our dynamic team and lead our ICT Infrastructure function. As an Infrastructure Manager, you will play a vital role in managing our IT operations, ensuring the reliability, security, and performance of our infrastructure. Responsibilities: Manage the day-to-day operations of the ICT Infrastructure function, overseeing server infrastructure, network management, cyber security, connectivity, telephony, and data backups. Lead a team of technical experts, providing guidance and support in their roles. Collaborate with the Head of IT to implement the strategic direction of the function, ensuring alignment with business objectives. Develop and maintain architecture standards and procedures to support the organization's IT infrastructure needs. Ensure the availability of the IT service desk during business hours and handle escalations. Act as a key point of contact for IT-related queries, providing prompt and effective resolutions. Plan and oversee IT operations, production support, systems administration, and network operations. Monitor and optimize system performance and SLAs, making recommendations for enhancements. Manage relationships with key IT product and service providers. Drive continuous improvement initiatives, identifying opportunities to enhance infrastructure costs, performance, and end-user satisfaction. Stay updated on industry trends and assess their impact on enterprise infrastructure needs. Participate in the development of IT strategy planning activities. Collaborate with operational managers to define infrastructure support initiatives and solutions. Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and information security guidelines. Requirements: Minimum 5 years of IT experience, including leadership roles in IT infrastructure operations, project delivery, and systems lifecycle management. Strong technical expertise in the following areas: Network design and administration Data center operations Database administration Systems programming and administration Microsoft back-end stack (AD/GPO, DNS, DHCP, SQL, SharePoint) Microsoft operating systems (Windows 10, Server (Apply online only Office 365 (Azure AD, Exchange, Teams, SharePoint, OneDrive) Azure (VMs, security, networking, identity) Virtualization (VMware & Hyper-V) Storage solutions (Dell Compellent, QNAP, Brocade, Fibre-Channel, iSCSI) Network infrastructure (Cisco, FortiNet, PFSense, Ubiquiti, WAN architecture, SD-WAN) Telephony (Broadsoft) Monitoring tools (PRTG, SNMP) Firewall configuration and management Backup and recovery solutions (VEEAM, Zerto) Experience Proven team leadership and people development skills. Understanding of ITIL practices and ability to apply them effectively. Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills. Ability to lead internal and external projects from inception to completion. Exceptional communication skills, both oral and written. Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Project Management, or a related field (desirable). Relevant technical certifications, such as Microsoft, Azure, VMware, and Cisco (preferred). Join our team and be part of a dynamic organization at the forefront of technology! We offer competitive compensation and benefits, along with ample opportunities for professional growth and development. To apply for this exciting opportunity, please submit your CV and a cover letter outlining your qualifications and experience. We look forward to receiving your application! Note: This job description is not exhaustive, and you may be required to carry out additional duties as requested by your line manager. In Technology Group Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
Information Security Manager, 80K, Mon-Fri onsite, Watford, Hertfordshire In the role of Information Security Manager, you will collaborate closely with the CISO to implement the IT Security Framework and maintain adherence to security governance, risk, and compliance standards. Your responsibilities will include leading a small team of two to achieve these objectives. As an expert in the field, you will facilitate various business operations by leveraging your extensive knowledge in Security domains, which encompasses: - Adherence to leading security standards/frameworks such as ISO27001:2022, NIST CSF, NIST SP 800-53, Zero Trust, Secure by Design, and Cloud Security models. - Execution of Vulnerability Management processes. - Implementation of Malware Protection strategies. - Oversight of Third-Party Security measures. - Deployment of robust Authentication Mechanisms. - Management and Governance of Cybersecurity protocols. - Handling of Security Incidents effectively. - Ensuring Business Continuity and adept Crisis Management. - Integration of Cybersecurity measures into projects and applications. - Effective Asset management. - Protection against DDoS attacks. - Enhancement of Logging/detection systems. - Management of Identity and Access (including Privileged Account Management). - Fortification of Network Security measures. Core Duties Oversee the security team (x2) daily to achieve; Handle, evolve, apply, observe, and communicate on security architecture and cyber enhancement project actions. Conduct evaluations of IT security maturity and monitor security status. Continuous enhancement and execution of the Cyber Security Strategy, aligning with IT & Cyber risk reduction goals. Contribute insights to CISO, broader Security divisions, and collaborators when needed. Collaborate with SMEs throughout the security and IT domains to guide and realize projects that adhere to and elevate global security compliance in the company. Detect, evaluate, and document cyber security threats, including communication with pertinent parties. Recommend comprehensive strategies for cyber security threat response, oversee progress tracking, and consistently refresh the status of each cyber threat in relevant records. Execute internal and external security assurance evaluations against standards-based compliance criteria referencing top Security and Governance frameworks. Plan and Manage Penetration tests. Oversee Vulnerability Management including scope review and validation, performing vulnerability assessments, and leading remediation activities. Monitor infrastructure (including Compliance). Analyse and handle security incidents. Direct security suggestions. Coordinate and direct various IT Security committees. Create and maintain IT Security documents (procedures, reports, analyses). Engage in or lead both internal and external audits and evaluations. Develop and deliver security education and awareness initiatives. Support and counsel the broader enterprise on security-related subjects. Benefits Pension 5% Employer 3% Employee Private Healthcare 24 days holiday pa plus your birthday off Life Insurance x4
Mar 28, 2024
Full time
Information Security Manager, 80K, Mon-Fri onsite, Watford, Hertfordshire In the role of Information Security Manager, you will collaborate closely with the CISO to implement the IT Security Framework and maintain adherence to security governance, risk, and compliance standards. Your responsibilities will include leading a small team of two to achieve these objectives. As an expert in the field, you will facilitate various business operations by leveraging your extensive knowledge in Security domains, which encompasses: - Adherence to leading security standards/frameworks such as ISO27001:2022, NIST CSF, NIST SP 800-53, Zero Trust, Secure by Design, and Cloud Security models. - Execution of Vulnerability Management processes. - Implementation of Malware Protection strategies. - Oversight of Third-Party Security measures. - Deployment of robust Authentication Mechanisms. - Management and Governance of Cybersecurity protocols. - Handling of Security Incidents effectively. - Ensuring Business Continuity and adept Crisis Management. - Integration of Cybersecurity measures into projects and applications. - Effective Asset management. - Protection against DDoS attacks. - Enhancement of Logging/detection systems. - Management of Identity and Access (including Privileged Account Management). - Fortification of Network Security measures. Core Duties Oversee the security team (x2) daily to achieve; Handle, evolve, apply, observe, and communicate on security architecture and cyber enhancement project actions. Conduct evaluations of IT security maturity and monitor security status. Continuous enhancement and execution of the Cyber Security Strategy, aligning with IT & Cyber risk reduction goals. Contribute insights to CISO, broader Security divisions, and collaborators when needed. Collaborate with SMEs throughout the security and IT domains to guide and realize projects that adhere to and elevate global security compliance in the company. Detect, evaluate, and document cyber security threats, including communication with pertinent parties. Recommend comprehensive strategies for cyber security threat response, oversee progress tracking, and consistently refresh the status of each cyber threat in relevant records. Execute internal and external security assurance evaluations against standards-based compliance criteria referencing top Security and Governance frameworks. Plan and Manage Penetration tests. Oversee Vulnerability Management including scope review and validation, performing vulnerability assessments, and leading remediation activities. Monitor infrastructure (including Compliance). Analyse and handle security incidents. Direct security suggestions. Coordinate and direct various IT Security committees. Create and maintain IT Security documents (procedures, reports, analyses). Engage in or lead both internal and external audits and evaluations. Develop and deliver security education and awareness initiatives. Support and counsel the broader enterprise on security-related subjects. Benefits Pension 5% Employer 3% Employee Private Healthcare 24 days holiday pa plus your birthday off Life Insurance x4
You: Ideally we are looking for a Senior Engineer (3-5 years hands-on experience) who has the experience or desire to lean in to deisng/architecture. In this post you will remain hands-on initially but will be leaning into the design aspect of the infrastructure by aiding the CTO(s) with their high level designs (HLD). You should have a minimum of SC Clearance active. Experience: Systems engineering experience at technical lead level with technologies such as Microsoft, Amazon (AWS), VMWare, RedHat or similar. Able to design, support and maintain internal IT environments, platforms and services at SME level or above. Awareness of Defence or National Security IT standards, a background within these domains would be preferential; including within environments that operate at multiple classification levels. Some exposure to Solution or Enterprise Architecture methods, you do not need to be a practitioner. Key Tools: Corporate Microsoft Estate: 1000+ desktops and hundreds of servers. This includes 'On-Prem' Microsoft full stack alongside 0365, Azure and AWS offerings. Cloud platforms: Primarily AWS and Azure covering organisation design (layout), tenancy/account management, security, identity management, service provisioning and reporting functions. Identity and Directory services: Design, management and maintenance of Microsoft Active Directory, OpenLDAP, KeyCloak and Microsoft's enterprise Single Sign-On technologies. Mobile device management: Covering 300+ deployed mobile devices, applying best practice and industry standards. Cyber security and information assurance: Managing and maintaining intrusion detection apparatus, supporting queries/investigations and hardened configuration of IT equipment. DevSecOps and Site Reliability Engineering: Supporting enterprise software teams and their Ci/CD requirements using tools such as GitLab, Jenkins or SonarQube etc.
Mar 28, 2024
Full time
You: Ideally we are looking for a Senior Engineer (3-5 years hands-on experience) who has the experience or desire to lean in to deisng/architecture. In this post you will remain hands-on initially but will be leaning into the design aspect of the infrastructure by aiding the CTO(s) with their high level designs (HLD). You should have a minimum of SC Clearance active. Experience: Systems engineering experience at technical lead level with technologies such as Microsoft, Amazon (AWS), VMWare, RedHat or similar. Able to design, support and maintain internal IT environments, platforms and services at SME level or above. Awareness of Defence or National Security IT standards, a background within these domains would be preferential; including within environments that operate at multiple classification levels. Some exposure to Solution or Enterprise Architecture methods, you do not need to be a practitioner. Key Tools: Corporate Microsoft Estate: 1000+ desktops and hundreds of servers. This includes 'On-Prem' Microsoft full stack alongside 0365, Azure and AWS offerings. Cloud platforms: Primarily AWS and Azure covering organisation design (layout), tenancy/account management, security, identity management, service provisioning and reporting functions. Identity and Directory services: Design, management and maintenance of Microsoft Active Directory, OpenLDAP, KeyCloak and Microsoft's enterprise Single Sign-On technologies. Mobile device management: Covering 300+ deployed mobile devices, applying best practice and industry standards. Cyber security and information assurance: Managing and maintaining intrusion detection apparatus, supporting queries/investigations and hardened configuration of IT equipment. DevSecOps and Site Reliability Engineering: Supporting enterprise software teams and their Ci/CD requirements using tools such as GitLab, Jenkins or SonarQube etc.
Database Engineer (Data Resilience) Lloyds Banking Group London - hybrid working two days per week in the office & rest from home. Salary & Benefits: £78,849 to £96,371 per annum, plus annual personal bonus, 15% employer pension contribution, private medical insurance, 30 days holiday plus bank holidays. We also offer flexible working hours, agile working practices & flexibility to suit your to ensure a good work-life balance. About us: Data is at the heart of Lloyds Banking Group; enabling the delivery of leading-edge financial services to our 26 million customers and help Britain prosper. A resilient organisation instils confidence and trust with customers, staff and regulators, reduces risk and protects Group from regulatory censure and fines. The Data Resilience team is a new chapter within the Chief Data and Analytics Office. We have the responsibility to facilitate the identification, end-to end data flow mapping, and assessment of IBS critical technical assets to establish the Data Resilience position and proactively mitigate Group exposure to data loss or corruption events. Background: Disruptions are inevitable and regulators expect Financial Institutions to take the necessary steps to protect data and recover from severe but plausible data loss or corruption events, such as a cyber-attack, to meet IBS impact tolerance thresholds. Data Resilience purpose is to proactively protect the integrity, availability, and security of our data to mitigate the risk of disruption to the Group's Important Business Services. The Data Resilience team have 3 main objectives to achieve this: Identify & define assets that are critical to the delivery of Important Business Services. Map the end-to-end data flow of critical assets from source to consumer of each Important Business Service Assess resilience maturity of critical assets to identify gaps that could impact the Group's ability to maintain service within ITOL. About the Role As the Data Resilience Data Engineer, you will focus on ensuring IBS critical data is stored, managed, and processed effectively to maintain the availability, confidentiality and integrity and fulfil the Group's Important Business Services. This will safeguard our critical data and associated assets from vulnerabilities and threats that could lead to a compromise of the integrity and availability leading to customer harm. The role requires ambitious individuals with a proactive, can-do attitude and solution-oriented mindset to deliver at pace. Key Responsibilities: Be the technical data reliability point of contact for data resilience. Provide input and direction on database resilience assessments to identify gaps that could lead to IBS Impact Tolerance thresholds being breached. Develop database optimisation initiatives to drive improvement and guidance for Operational Resilience and change frameworks. Oversee the development of database controls and collaborate with platform teams and Chief Security Office to remediate security gaps. Embed proactive database hygiene, including ROT data, compression rates, effective maintenance plans and compaction & reorganisation across IBS critical applications. Ensure Data Resilience Information Asset Register (IAR) for databases is accurately maintained. Perform horizon scanning and provide input to group policies and procedures. Review backup and recovery procedures for IBS critical databases Support and grow team members in database domains of data resilience. Present data resilience database gaps to peers and senior stakeholders. What we're looking for; We'd welcome applicants from diverse cultural and technological backgrounds, however financial services exposure will be important for this position. We will need to see evidence of the following in your CV; 10+ years' DBA experience including Oracle, MS SQL, (DB2 and IMS desirable) Knowledge of traditional Operating Systems (Windows, Linux, zOS, F5) Experience in Data Fabric and Data Mesh concepts, including Systems of Record, Engagement and Insight strategies Experience in database management and optimisation, i.e. reorganisation and rebuild. Strong knowledge of database backup and recovery procedures Experience of incident response (triage, classification, investigation, and escalation) Proficient in database encryption at rest, in transit and in memory Financial Services experience and exposure to some but not all; payments, cards, pensions, insurance, markets, trade & settlement, logon customer journeys. Solid verbal and written communication skills to discuss and describe the target architecture with technical and non-technical stakeholders. Its great if you have: Knowledge of Extract, Transform & Load (ETL), Disaster Recovery or back-up and restore domains. Public cloud data management experience including Databricks, MongoDB, CockcroachDB, GCP Dataproc, BigQuery. Experience in Data Mesh Enterprise Data Hub (EDH) and Warehouse (EDW) Prior experience working of supporting or remediating resilience issues on assets such as batch, messaging queues, third party data connections, data recovery & backup, data vaulting, data integrity. About working for us. We want our people to feel that they belong and can be their best, regardless of background, identity or culture. We were one of the first major organisations to set goals on diversity in senior roles, create a menopause health package, and a dedicated Working with Cancer initiative. We're disability confident. So, if you'd like reasonable adjustments to be made to our recruitment processes, just let us know. Ready for a career where you can have a positive impact as you learn, grow and thrive? Apply today and find out more
Mar 28, 2024
Full time
Database Engineer (Data Resilience) Lloyds Banking Group London - hybrid working two days per week in the office & rest from home. Salary & Benefits: £78,849 to £96,371 per annum, plus annual personal bonus, 15% employer pension contribution, private medical insurance, 30 days holiday plus bank holidays. We also offer flexible working hours, agile working practices & flexibility to suit your to ensure a good work-life balance. About us: Data is at the heart of Lloyds Banking Group; enabling the delivery of leading-edge financial services to our 26 million customers and help Britain prosper. A resilient organisation instils confidence and trust with customers, staff and regulators, reduces risk and protects Group from regulatory censure and fines. The Data Resilience team is a new chapter within the Chief Data and Analytics Office. We have the responsibility to facilitate the identification, end-to end data flow mapping, and assessment of IBS critical technical assets to establish the Data Resilience position and proactively mitigate Group exposure to data loss or corruption events. Background: Disruptions are inevitable and regulators expect Financial Institutions to take the necessary steps to protect data and recover from severe but plausible data loss or corruption events, such as a cyber-attack, to meet IBS impact tolerance thresholds. Data Resilience purpose is to proactively protect the integrity, availability, and security of our data to mitigate the risk of disruption to the Group's Important Business Services. The Data Resilience team have 3 main objectives to achieve this: Identify & define assets that are critical to the delivery of Important Business Services. Map the end-to-end data flow of critical assets from source to consumer of each Important Business Service Assess resilience maturity of critical assets to identify gaps that could impact the Group's ability to maintain service within ITOL. About the Role As the Data Resilience Data Engineer, you will focus on ensuring IBS critical data is stored, managed, and processed effectively to maintain the availability, confidentiality and integrity and fulfil the Group's Important Business Services. This will safeguard our critical data and associated assets from vulnerabilities and threats that could lead to a compromise of the integrity and availability leading to customer harm. The role requires ambitious individuals with a proactive, can-do attitude and solution-oriented mindset to deliver at pace. Key Responsibilities: Be the technical data reliability point of contact for data resilience. Provide input and direction on database resilience assessments to identify gaps that could lead to IBS Impact Tolerance thresholds being breached. Develop database optimisation initiatives to drive improvement and guidance for Operational Resilience and change frameworks. Oversee the development of database controls and collaborate with platform teams and Chief Security Office to remediate security gaps. Embed proactive database hygiene, including ROT data, compression rates, effective maintenance plans and compaction & reorganisation across IBS critical applications. Ensure Data Resilience Information Asset Register (IAR) for databases is accurately maintained. Perform horizon scanning and provide input to group policies and procedures. Review backup and recovery procedures for IBS critical databases Support and grow team members in database domains of data resilience. Present data resilience database gaps to peers and senior stakeholders. What we're looking for; We'd welcome applicants from diverse cultural and technological backgrounds, however financial services exposure will be important for this position. We will need to see evidence of the following in your CV; 10+ years' DBA experience including Oracle, MS SQL, (DB2 and IMS desirable) Knowledge of traditional Operating Systems (Windows, Linux, zOS, F5) Experience in Data Fabric and Data Mesh concepts, including Systems of Record, Engagement and Insight strategies Experience in database management and optimisation, i.e. reorganisation and rebuild. Strong knowledge of database backup and recovery procedures Experience of incident response (triage, classification, investigation, and escalation) Proficient in database encryption at rest, in transit and in memory Financial Services experience and exposure to some but not all; payments, cards, pensions, insurance, markets, trade & settlement, logon customer journeys. Solid verbal and written communication skills to discuss and describe the target architecture with technical and non-technical stakeholders. Its great if you have: Knowledge of Extract, Transform & Load (ETL), Disaster Recovery or back-up and restore domains. Public cloud data management experience including Databricks, MongoDB, CockcroachDB, GCP Dataproc, BigQuery. Experience in Data Mesh Enterprise Data Hub (EDH) and Warehouse (EDW) Prior experience working of supporting or remediating resilience issues on assets such as batch, messaging queues, third party data connections, data recovery & backup, data vaulting, data integrity. About working for us. We want our people to feel that they belong and can be their best, regardless of background, identity or culture. We were one of the first major organisations to set goals on diversity in senior roles, create a menopause health package, and a dedicated Working with Cancer initiative. We're disability confident. So, if you'd like reasonable adjustments to be made to our recruitment processes, just let us know. Ready for a career where you can have a positive impact as you learn, grow and thrive? Apply today and find out more
ARM (Advanced Resource Managers)
Romsey, Hampshire
A leading Tech & Engineering client of ours is currently in the market for a Senior Systems Engineer to join the team on a permanent basis. You'll join an expanding Corporate Services IT department that supports mission critical work completed by over 1000 end users across hundreds of Servers. As a Senior Systems Engineer, you'll be understanding, maintaining and developing specific aspects of an enterprise IT environment; encompassing tasks across technical design, implementation and support. You will be a fundamental part of the full rebuild of the clients infrastructure. Key Experience * Systems engineering experience at technical lead level with vendor technologies such as Microsoft, Amazon (AWS), VMWare, RedHat of similar. * Able to design, support and maintain internal IT environments, platforms and services at SME level or above. * Awareness of Defence or National Security IT standards, a background within these domains would be preferential; including within environments that operate at multiple classification levels. * Some exposure to Solution or Enterprise Architecture methods, you do not need to be a practitioner. Key Technologies Below are some of the key enterprise IT technologies deployed by the client, you do not need to be a specialist that covers all of these; training and support will be provided in time where required; * Corporate Microsoft Estate: 1000+ desktops and hundreds of Servers deployed across Romsey, Gloucester, Woking & Manchester. This include 'On-Prem' Microsoft full stack alongside 0365, Azure and AWS offerings. * Cloud platforms: Primarily AWS and Azure covering organisation design (layout), tenancy/account management, security, identity management, service provisioning and reporting functions. * Identity and Directory services: Design, management and maintenance of Microsoft Active Directory, OpenLDAP, KeyCloak and Microsoft's enterprise Single Sign-On technologies. * Mobile device management: Covering 300+ deployed mobile devices, applying best practice and industry standards. * Cyber security and information assurance: Managing and maintaining intrusion detection apparatus, supporting queries/investigations and hardened configuration of IT equipment. * DevSecOps and Site Reliability Engineering: Supporting enterprise software teams and their Ci/CD requirements using tools such as GitLab, Jenkins or SonarQube etc. Disclaimer: This vacancy is being advertised by either Advanced Resource Managers Limited, Advanced Resource Managers IT Limited or Advanced Resource Managers Engineering Limited ("ARM"). ARM is a specialist talent acquisition and management consultancy. We provide technical contingency recruitment and a portfolio of more complex resource solutions. Our specialist recruitment divisions cover the entire technical arena, including some of the most economically and strategically important industries in the UK and the world today. We will never send your CV without your permission.
Mar 28, 2024
Full time
A leading Tech & Engineering client of ours is currently in the market for a Senior Systems Engineer to join the team on a permanent basis. You'll join an expanding Corporate Services IT department that supports mission critical work completed by over 1000 end users across hundreds of Servers. As a Senior Systems Engineer, you'll be understanding, maintaining and developing specific aspects of an enterprise IT environment; encompassing tasks across technical design, implementation and support. You will be a fundamental part of the full rebuild of the clients infrastructure. Key Experience * Systems engineering experience at technical lead level with vendor technologies such as Microsoft, Amazon (AWS), VMWare, RedHat of similar. * Able to design, support and maintain internal IT environments, platforms and services at SME level or above. * Awareness of Defence or National Security IT standards, a background within these domains would be preferential; including within environments that operate at multiple classification levels. * Some exposure to Solution or Enterprise Architecture methods, you do not need to be a practitioner. Key Technologies Below are some of the key enterprise IT technologies deployed by the client, you do not need to be a specialist that covers all of these; training and support will be provided in time where required; * Corporate Microsoft Estate: 1000+ desktops and hundreds of Servers deployed across Romsey, Gloucester, Woking & Manchester. This include 'On-Prem' Microsoft full stack alongside 0365, Azure and AWS offerings. * Cloud platforms: Primarily AWS and Azure covering organisation design (layout), tenancy/account management, security, identity management, service provisioning and reporting functions. * Identity and Directory services: Design, management and maintenance of Microsoft Active Directory, OpenLDAP, KeyCloak and Microsoft's enterprise Single Sign-On technologies. * Mobile device management: Covering 300+ deployed mobile devices, applying best practice and industry standards. * Cyber security and information assurance: Managing and maintaining intrusion detection apparatus, supporting queries/investigations and hardened configuration of IT equipment. * DevSecOps and Site Reliability Engineering: Supporting enterprise software teams and their Ci/CD requirements using tools such as GitLab, Jenkins or SonarQube etc. Disclaimer: This vacancy is being advertised by either Advanced Resource Managers Limited, Advanced Resource Managers IT Limited or Advanced Resource Managers Engineering Limited ("ARM"). ARM is a specialist talent acquisition and management consultancy. We provide technical contingency recruitment and a portfolio of more complex resource solutions. Our specialist recruitment divisions cover the entire technical arena, including some of the most economically and strategically important industries in the UK and the world today. We will never send your CV without your permission.
Job order - J(Apply online only) - Permanent Full Time Title Software Engineer (DV Security Clearance) Category Software Development/ Engineering City Gloucester, England - South West, United Kingdom Job Description Software Engineer (DV Security Clearance) Position Description Elevate your potential with CGI, a global technology service provider and premier business consultancy recognized by Forbes Magazine as a top 100 employer. Our mission is rooted in evolution, excelling in intricate challenges. Collaborating directly with our clients, we employ innovative technologies to revolutionize, empower, safeguard, and deliver critical mission systems. The Space, Defence and Intelligence business unit in CGI is a true IT Systems Integrator. We work, build and operate bespoke, technically complex, mission-critical systems which help our clients keep us all safe and secure. We bring innovation to our clients using proven and emerging technologies, agile delivery processes and our deep expertise across the breadth of space, defence, intelligence, aerospace and maritime, all underpinned by our end-to-end cyber capability. We work collaboratively with global technology companies, cutting edge SMEs and academia to deliver the optimal solution for each client. CGI was recognised in the Sunday Times Best Places to Work List 2023 and has been named one of the Worlds Best Employers by Forbes magazine. We offer a competitive salary, excellent pension, private healthcare, plus a share scheme (3.5% + 3.5% matching) which makes you a member not just an employee. We are committed to inclusivity, building a genuinely diverse community of tech talent and inspiring everyone to pursue careers in our sector, including our Armed Forces, and are proud to hold a Gold Award in recognition of our support of the Armed Forces Corporate Covenant. Join us and youll be part of an open, friendly community of experts. Well train and support you in taking your career wherever you want it to go. We are looking for a Senior Software Developer to come and join our Secure Innovation & Advisory area which sits within the Space, Defence and Intelligence business unit here at CGI. The successful Senior Engineer can either be based out of our Gloucester or Manchester offices. Your future duties and responsibilities We are looking for experienced Software Engineers who are passionate about, and comfortable working with leading edge and bespoke technologies, delivering solutions to help keep our country safe. Our teams work alongside our clients to help them understand how to exploit technologies to maintain competitive advantage. Our systems are engineered for performance, security, reliability and scalability; built with modern CI and CD tooling and techniques. Required qualifications to be successful in this role As a minimum, candidates must have proven technical skills in at least one (ideally several) of the following: Containerisation/Container Security; Microservice Architectures; API Development, REST, Swagger, OpenAPI, gRPC; Cloud platforms and technologies, AWS, (e.g. Lambda, API Gateway, EKS), Azure, Google Cloud Platform (GCP); Cloud native Apps, Kubernetes, OpenShift, MicroK8s; Infrastructure as Code (IaC), automation & configuration management; Ansible (plus Puppet, Saltstack), Terraform, CloudFormation; NodeJS, REACT/MaterialUI (plus Angular), Python, JavaScript; Big data processing and analysis, e.g. Apache Hadoop (CDH), Apache Spark; RedHat Enterprise Linux, CentOS, Debian or Ubuntu. Java 8, Spring framework (preferably Spring boot), AMQP RabbitMQ, Open source technologies; Experience of Agile software development (SAFe, Scrum, Kanban, etc) Experience writing technical documentation such as LLDs, user guides, release notes etc All applicants must hold or be prepared to undergo National Security Vetting (NSV) Security Check (SC) level. Any individual without security clearance is welcome to apply and will always be considered for this or wider opportunities in CGI, where appropriate. Insights you can act on While technology is at the heart of our clients digital transformation, we understand that people are at the heart of business success. When you join CGI, you become a trusted advisor, collaborating with colleagues and clients to bring forward actionable insights that deliver meaningful and sustainable outcomes. We call our employees members because they are CGI shareholders and owners, and, as owners, we enjoy working and growing together to build a company we are proud of. This has been our Dream since 1976, and it has brought us to where we are todayone of the worlds largest independent providers of IT and business consulting services. At CGI, we recognize the richness that diversity brings. We strive to create a work culture where everyone belongs, and we collaborate with clients in building more inclusive communities. As an equal opportunity employer, we empower all our members to succeed and grow. If you require an accommodation at any point during the recruitment process, please let us know. We will be happy to assist. Ready to become part of our success story? Join CGIwhere your ideas and actions make a difference. Skills Infrastructure as a Code Java Reference (phone number removed)
Mar 28, 2024
Full time
Job order - J(Apply online only) - Permanent Full Time Title Software Engineer (DV Security Clearance) Category Software Development/ Engineering City Gloucester, England - South West, United Kingdom Job Description Software Engineer (DV Security Clearance) Position Description Elevate your potential with CGI, a global technology service provider and premier business consultancy recognized by Forbes Magazine as a top 100 employer. Our mission is rooted in evolution, excelling in intricate challenges. Collaborating directly with our clients, we employ innovative technologies to revolutionize, empower, safeguard, and deliver critical mission systems. The Space, Defence and Intelligence business unit in CGI is a true IT Systems Integrator. We work, build and operate bespoke, technically complex, mission-critical systems which help our clients keep us all safe and secure. We bring innovation to our clients using proven and emerging technologies, agile delivery processes and our deep expertise across the breadth of space, defence, intelligence, aerospace and maritime, all underpinned by our end-to-end cyber capability. We work collaboratively with global technology companies, cutting edge SMEs and academia to deliver the optimal solution for each client. CGI was recognised in the Sunday Times Best Places to Work List 2023 and has been named one of the Worlds Best Employers by Forbes magazine. We offer a competitive salary, excellent pension, private healthcare, plus a share scheme (3.5% + 3.5% matching) which makes you a member not just an employee. We are committed to inclusivity, building a genuinely diverse community of tech talent and inspiring everyone to pursue careers in our sector, including our Armed Forces, and are proud to hold a Gold Award in recognition of our support of the Armed Forces Corporate Covenant. Join us and youll be part of an open, friendly community of experts. Well train and support you in taking your career wherever you want it to go. We are looking for a Senior Software Developer to come and join our Secure Innovation & Advisory area which sits within the Space, Defence and Intelligence business unit here at CGI. The successful Senior Engineer can either be based out of our Gloucester or Manchester offices. Your future duties and responsibilities We are looking for experienced Software Engineers who are passionate about, and comfortable working with leading edge and bespoke technologies, delivering solutions to help keep our country safe. Our teams work alongside our clients to help them understand how to exploit technologies to maintain competitive advantage. Our systems are engineered for performance, security, reliability and scalability; built with modern CI and CD tooling and techniques. Required qualifications to be successful in this role As a minimum, candidates must have proven technical skills in at least one (ideally several) of the following: Containerisation/Container Security; Microservice Architectures; API Development, REST, Swagger, OpenAPI, gRPC; Cloud platforms and technologies, AWS, (e.g. Lambda, API Gateway, EKS), Azure, Google Cloud Platform (GCP); Cloud native Apps, Kubernetes, OpenShift, MicroK8s; Infrastructure as Code (IaC), automation & configuration management; Ansible (plus Puppet, Saltstack), Terraform, CloudFormation; NodeJS, REACT/MaterialUI (plus Angular), Python, JavaScript; Big data processing and analysis, e.g. Apache Hadoop (CDH), Apache Spark; RedHat Enterprise Linux, CentOS, Debian or Ubuntu. Java 8, Spring framework (preferably Spring boot), AMQP RabbitMQ, Open source technologies; Experience of Agile software development (SAFe, Scrum, Kanban, etc) Experience writing technical documentation such as LLDs, user guides, release notes etc All applicants must hold or be prepared to undergo National Security Vetting (NSV) Security Check (SC) level. Any individual without security clearance is welcome to apply and will always be considered for this or wider opportunities in CGI, where appropriate. Insights you can act on While technology is at the heart of our clients digital transformation, we understand that people are at the heart of business success. When you join CGI, you become a trusted advisor, collaborating with colleagues and clients to bring forward actionable insights that deliver meaningful and sustainable outcomes. We call our employees members because they are CGI shareholders and owners, and, as owners, we enjoy working and growing together to build a company we are proud of. This has been our Dream since 1976, and it has brought us to where we are todayone of the worlds largest independent providers of IT and business consulting services. At CGI, we recognize the richness that diversity brings. We strive to create a work culture where everyone belongs, and we collaborate with clients in building more inclusive communities. As an equal opportunity employer, we empower all our members to succeed and grow. If you require an accommodation at any point during the recruitment process, please let us know. We will be happy to assist. Ready to become part of our success story? Join CGIwhere your ideas and actions make a difference. Skills Infrastructure as a Code Java Reference (phone number removed)
Enterprise Network Architect - 6 months - Uxbridge We're currently representing a leading IT Solutions Provider who are looking to recruit a Enterprise Network Architect for an initial 6-month contract. Responsibilities: Collaborate closely with both the DC and cloud teams to develop customized technical solution service roadmaps based on customer requirements. Contribute to shaping the technical strategy within specific domains, ensuring process integrity, operational efficiency, and desired outcomes. Showcase strong analytical and communication skills, alongside sound judgment, fostering effective collaboration with Infrastructure Architects, Network Security Architects, Technology Architects, and Executive stakeholders. Demonstrate expertise in articulating solutions tailored to business needs, with meticulous attention to detail across both business and technical realms. Possess experience in demanding environments emphasizing performance, scalability, high availability, and security. Skills/Must have: Proficient in designing, configuring, and implementing services, particularly skilled in guiding technical and architectural discussions for Data Centre hosting and migration. Strong background in networking, SaaS, and security required, with a deep understanding of IPSEC, GRE, HTTP/HTTPS, and DNS protocols. Proficiency in Fortigate Firewall and other Firewall technologies, along with experience in hybrid cloud integration. Essential expertise in Proxy and SSL. Familiarity with cybersecurity technologies, protocols, and applications necessary. Versatility in using various operating systems, including Windows, Mac, and GNU/Linux. Contract Details: Duration: 6 months Location: Uxbridge Determination: Inside IR35 Day Rate: £500 Per Day - £550 Per Day Start Date: ASAP Enterprise Network Architect - 6 months - Uxbridge
Mar 28, 2024
Contractor
Enterprise Network Architect - 6 months - Uxbridge We're currently representing a leading IT Solutions Provider who are looking to recruit a Enterprise Network Architect for an initial 6-month contract. Responsibilities: Collaborate closely with both the DC and cloud teams to develop customized technical solution service roadmaps based on customer requirements. Contribute to shaping the technical strategy within specific domains, ensuring process integrity, operational efficiency, and desired outcomes. Showcase strong analytical and communication skills, alongside sound judgment, fostering effective collaboration with Infrastructure Architects, Network Security Architects, Technology Architects, and Executive stakeholders. Demonstrate expertise in articulating solutions tailored to business needs, with meticulous attention to detail across both business and technical realms. Possess experience in demanding environments emphasizing performance, scalability, high availability, and security. Skills/Must have: Proficient in designing, configuring, and implementing services, particularly skilled in guiding technical and architectural discussions for Data Centre hosting and migration. Strong background in networking, SaaS, and security required, with a deep understanding of IPSEC, GRE, HTTP/HTTPS, and DNS protocols. Proficiency in Fortigate Firewall and other Firewall technologies, along with experience in hybrid cloud integration. Essential expertise in Proxy and SSL. Familiarity with cybersecurity technologies, protocols, and applications necessary. Versatility in using various operating systems, including Windows, Mac, and GNU/Linux. Contract Details: Duration: 6 months Location: Uxbridge Determination: Inside IR35 Day Rate: £500 Per Day - £550 Per Day Start Date: ASAP Enterprise Network Architect - 6 months - Uxbridge
Cyber Security Architect/Solution Architect/Enterprise Architect with sound knowledge of core Cyber Security. You will be require to go into the office at least twice a week As a Cyber Security Architect, you will be responsible for designing and implementing comprehensive security solutions to protect an organisation's information systems. You will work closely with various stakeholders including IT teams, business leaders, and external partners to understand business requirements and develop strategies to mitigate cybersecurity risks. Your primary objective will be to create a robust security architecture that aligns with industry best practices and regulatory requirements while supporting the organization's objectives. Key Responsibilities: Develop and maintain a detailed security architecture that encompasses network, infrastructure, applications, and data security. Ensure that the architecture aligns with the organization's business goals and supports scalability and flexibility. Conduct thorough risk assessments to identify potential vulnerabilities and threats to the organization's information systems. Develop risk mitigation strategies and security controls to address identified risks effectively. Define security policies, standards, and procedures in alignment with industry regulations and best practices (such as ISO 27001, NIST, GDPR). Ensure compliance with relevant regulations and standards through regular audits and assessments. Evaluate new and emerging security technologies, tools, and methodologies. Recommend and implement appropriate security solutions to enhance the organization's security posture and resilience against cyber threats. Develop and maintain incident response plans and procedures to effectively respond to security incidents and breaches. Coordinate with internal teams and external stakeholders to contain incidents, minimize impact, and restore normal operations. Promote a culture of security awareness throughout the organization. Develop and deliver training programs to educate employees about cybersecurity best practices, policies, and procedures. Collaborate with cross-functional teams including IT, legal, compliance, and risk management to ensure alignment of security initiatives with business objectives. Communicate security risks, issues, and recommendations to senior management and stakeholders in a clear and concise manner. Qualifications and Skills: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field. Advanced degree or certifications (eg, CISSP, CISM, CEH) preferred. Proven experience (5+ years) in cybersecurity architecture, design, and implementation. Deep understanding of cybersecurity principles, technologies, and best practices. Experience with security frameworks and standards (eg, ISO 27001, NIST Cybersecurity Framework). Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to assess complex security challenges and develop innovative solutions. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively engage with stakeholders at all levels of the organization. Strong project management skills with the ability to prioritize tasks, manage resources, and meet deadlines effectively.
Mar 28, 2024
Full time
Cyber Security Architect/Solution Architect/Enterprise Architect with sound knowledge of core Cyber Security. You will be require to go into the office at least twice a week As a Cyber Security Architect, you will be responsible for designing and implementing comprehensive security solutions to protect an organisation's information systems. You will work closely with various stakeholders including IT teams, business leaders, and external partners to understand business requirements and develop strategies to mitigate cybersecurity risks. Your primary objective will be to create a robust security architecture that aligns with industry best practices and regulatory requirements while supporting the organization's objectives. Key Responsibilities: Develop and maintain a detailed security architecture that encompasses network, infrastructure, applications, and data security. Ensure that the architecture aligns with the organization's business goals and supports scalability and flexibility. Conduct thorough risk assessments to identify potential vulnerabilities and threats to the organization's information systems. Develop risk mitigation strategies and security controls to address identified risks effectively. Define security policies, standards, and procedures in alignment with industry regulations and best practices (such as ISO 27001, NIST, GDPR). Ensure compliance with relevant regulations and standards through regular audits and assessments. Evaluate new and emerging security technologies, tools, and methodologies. Recommend and implement appropriate security solutions to enhance the organization's security posture and resilience against cyber threats. Develop and maintain incident response plans and procedures to effectively respond to security incidents and breaches. Coordinate with internal teams and external stakeholders to contain incidents, minimize impact, and restore normal operations. Promote a culture of security awareness throughout the organization. Develop and deliver training programs to educate employees about cybersecurity best practices, policies, and procedures. Collaborate with cross-functional teams including IT, legal, compliance, and risk management to ensure alignment of security initiatives with business objectives. Communicate security risks, issues, and recommendations to senior management and stakeholders in a clear and concise manner. Qualifications and Skills: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field. Advanced degree or certifications (eg, CISSP, CISM, CEH) preferred. Proven experience (5+ years) in cybersecurity architecture, design, and implementation. Deep understanding of cybersecurity principles, technologies, and best practices. Experience with security frameworks and standards (eg, ISO 27001, NIST Cybersecurity Framework). Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to assess complex security challenges and develop innovative solutions. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively engage with stakeholders at all levels of the organization. Strong project management skills with the ability to prioritize tasks, manage resources, and meet deadlines effectively.
IAM Systems Security Engineer (digital) ABJ6891 South East c 49 to 61K + Bonus As an Identity and Access Management (IAM) engineer working a with a global digital technology you will support the planning, design, development, and deployment of centralized IAM solutions for the organization. As an IAM systems engineer you will support the planning, architecture, and delivery of the enterprise-level Privileged Access Management program. The global digital technology team manages the entire IT business landscape from research and development through procurement, supply chain, manufacturing, HR and finance capabilities, Project Management, Application Maintenance and Support, Infrastructure Management, Cyber Security, and a range of enablement functions for IT including Budgeting, Finance, Vendor Management and Governance. The company are embarking on an ambitious transformation programme which will see the deployment of many innovative technologies covering everything from SAP S4/HANA, Software Defined Networking, Cloud Computing, Azure Analytics, ServiceNow and many other leading IT solutions. Key Responsibilities Provide expert knowledge and act as a subject matter expert on key principles of (IAM) with an in-depth knowledge in the areas of authentication and authorization systems, identity lifecycle management, and identity governance. Working with stakeholders within the business to understand business and technical requirements, define the scope and approach to Identity-related controls and technical implementations (including undertaking appropriate research), and deliver technical solutions and designs, including alignment to our risk framework. Build the IAM strategy, and ensure its implementation is a success across the business Generate solutions and policies in support of the Privileged Access Management (PAM) and Identity Governance for the company and consumers. Provide support for policies, baselines, and operational procedures around PAM. Design and implement IAM solutions that ensure appropriate controls and tools are selected and then put into operation. Work with application owners to integrate application security and application roles with PAM. Qualifications / Experience Demonstratable experience in Identity and Access Management (IAM) and Privileged Access Management (PAM) experience, including delivery experience In-depth understanding of modern authentication solutions using SAML/OAuth/OIDC Experience of design and delivery related to an Identity Provider, e.g., Active Directory, Azure Active Directory, SailPoint IdentityNow. Understanding of risk management, including quantification and remediation Technical proficiency in identity protocols (SAML, OIDC, LDAP, Kerberos, FIDO2, WebAuthN) A passion for improving processes through scripting or automation, stay up-to-date on current IAM threats Desirable Certified Identity Management Professional (CIMP) Certified Identity and Access Manager (CIAM) Certified Identity and Security Technologist (CIST) NIST experience a plus Familiarity with risk management and understanding of regulatory compliance frameworks (e.g., ISO/SOC/NIST) Salary dependent on experience Bonus: 15% Holiday: 25 days Pension: Employer 9% contribution; private medical Insurance; Life Assurance; Onsite Gym. To Apply: Please contact Alison Basson ABJ6891 on (phone number removed), / (phone number removed) or apply to
Mar 28, 2024
Full time
IAM Systems Security Engineer (digital) ABJ6891 South East c 49 to 61K + Bonus As an Identity and Access Management (IAM) engineer working a with a global digital technology you will support the planning, design, development, and deployment of centralized IAM solutions for the organization. As an IAM systems engineer you will support the planning, architecture, and delivery of the enterprise-level Privileged Access Management program. The global digital technology team manages the entire IT business landscape from research and development through procurement, supply chain, manufacturing, HR and finance capabilities, Project Management, Application Maintenance and Support, Infrastructure Management, Cyber Security, and a range of enablement functions for IT including Budgeting, Finance, Vendor Management and Governance. The company are embarking on an ambitious transformation programme which will see the deployment of many innovative technologies covering everything from SAP S4/HANA, Software Defined Networking, Cloud Computing, Azure Analytics, ServiceNow and many other leading IT solutions. Key Responsibilities Provide expert knowledge and act as a subject matter expert on key principles of (IAM) with an in-depth knowledge in the areas of authentication and authorization systems, identity lifecycle management, and identity governance. Working with stakeholders within the business to understand business and technical requirements, define the scope and approach to Identity-related controls and technical implementations (including undertaking appropriate research), and deliver technical solutions and designs, including alignment to our risk framework. Build the IAM strategy, and ensure its implementation is a success across the business Generate solutions and policies in support of the Privileged Access Management (PAM) and Identity Governance for the company and consumers. Provide support for policies, baselines, and operational procedures around PAM. Design and implement IAM solutions that ensure appropriate controls and tools are selected and then put into operation. Work with application owners to integrate application security and application roles with PAM. Qualifications / Experience Demonstratable experience in Identity and Access Management (IAM) and Privileged Access Management (PAM) experience, including delivery experience In-depth understanding of modern authentication solutions using SAML/OAuth/OIDC Experience of design and delivery related to an Identity Provider, e.g., Active Directory, Azure Active Directory, SailPoint IdentityNow. Understanding of risk management, including quantification and remediation Technical proficiency in identity protocols (SAML, OIDC, LDAP, Kerberos, FIDO2, WebAuthN) A passion for improving processes through scripting or automation, stay up-to-date on current IAM threats Desirable Certified Identity Management Professional (CIMP) Certified Identity and Access Manager (CIAM) Certified Identity and Security Technologist (CIST) NIST experience a plus Familiarity with risk management and understanding of regulatory compliance frameworks (e.g., ISO/SOC/NIST) Salary dependent on experience Bonus: 15% Holiday: 25 days Pension: Employer 9% contribution; private medical Insurance; Life Assurance; Onsite Gym. To Apply: Please contact Alison Basson ABJ6891 on (phone number removed), / (phone number removed) or apply to
In depth knowledge of Messaging products and extensive experience of their build, configuration and demise - Multi-product, multi-version, multi-platform, with in-depth knowledge of the products technical implementation in a complex enterprise organisation - 5+ years of proven IBM MQ Administration experience - Expert level knowledge in design, installation, configuration, fixpack upgrade, and administration of IBM MQ & BRK - Expert level knowledge in deploying and configuring highly available IBM MQ solutions (RDQM, MQHA with VCS and Pacemaker etc) - SSL certificate management experience - Problem solving / analytical skills, tools, and techniques with experience in troubleshooting MQ issues as well as other complex MQ & Broker performance issues - Detailed knowledge of Linux & Windows OS administration is essential - Experience working or integrating with Apache Kafka, Amazon MQ, Active MQ and Solace - Experience with CI/CD pipelines (preferable DevOps Pipelines and Ansible) - Understanding of ITIL and ITSM frameworks - Experience with change management processes and tools (preferably ServiceNow) - Ability to work, learn new applications, and resolve issues quickly. - Ability to clearly document and explain symptoms and solutions to complex problems Responsibilities: • Design and engineer software with the customer/user experience as a key objective • Actively contributes to Technology Engineering Practice by sharing Subject Matter Expertise from their area of specialism, best practice and learnings. • Drives adherence to all standards and policies within their area of Technology Engineering. • Delivery and support of data related infrastructure and architecture to optimise data storage and consumption across the bank, including addressing functional and non-functional requirements relevant to data in large applications. • Design and develop applications for internal and external users focussing on the interface and front-end usability of the application. • Engineer and implement security measures for the protection of internal and external systems, networks, products and services. • Establish a digital environment and automate processes to minimize variation and ensure predictable high quality code and data. • Provide support in identification and resolution of all incidents associated with the IT service, as directed by leadership of the DevOps team. • Ensure service resilience, service sustainability and recovery time objectives are met for all the software solutions delivered. • Keep up to date and have expertise on current tools, technologies and areas like cyber security and regulations pertaining to aspects like data privacy, consent, data residency etc. that are applicable • Ensuring compliance with all relevant controls and standards.
Mar 27, 2024
Full time
In depth knowledge of Messaging products and extensive experience of their build, configuration and demise - Multi-product, multi-version, multi-platform, with in-depth knowledge of the products technical implementation in a complex enterprise organisation - 5+ years of proven IBM MQ Administration experience - Expert level knowledge in design, installation, configuration, fixpack upgrade, and administration of IBM MQ & BRK - Expert level knowledge in deploying and configuring highly available IBM MQ solutions (RDQM, MQHA with VCS and Pacemaker etc) - SSL certificate management experience - Problem solving / analytical skills, tools, and techniques with experience in troubleshooting MQ issues as well as other complex MQ & Broker performance issues - Detailed knowledge of Linux & Windows OS administration is essential - Experience working or integrating with Apache Kafka, Amazon MQ, Active MQ and Solace - Experience with CI/CD pipelines (preferable DevOps Pipelines and Ansible) - Understanding of ITIL and ITSM frameworks - Experience with change management processes and tools (preferably ServiceNow) - Ability to work, learn new applications, and resolve issues quickly. - Ability to clearly document and explain symptoms and solutions to complex problems Responsibilities: • Design and engineer software with the customer/user experience as a key objective • Actively contributes to Technology Engineering Practice by sharing Subject Matter Expertise from their area of specialism, best practice and learnings. • Drives adherence to all standards and policies within their area of Technology Engineering. • Delivery and support of data related infrastructure and architecture to optimise data storage and consumption across the bank, including addressing functional and non-functional requirements relevant to data in large applications. • Design and develop applications for internal and external users focussing on the interface and front-end usability of the application. • Engineer and implement security measures for the protection of internal and external systems, networks, products and services. • Establish a digital environment and automate processes to minimize variation and ensure predictable high quality code and data. • Provide support in identification and resolution of all incidents associated with the IT service, as directed by leadership of the DevOps team. • Ensure service resilience, service sustainability and recovery time objectives are met for all the software solutions delivered. • Keep up to date and have expertise on current tools, technologies and areas like cyber security and regulations pertaining to aspects like data privacy, consent, data residency etc. that are applicable • Ensuring compliance with all relevant controls and standards.
Database Technical Lead Lloyds Banking Group London- hybrid working two days per week in the office & rest from home. Salary & Benefits: £100,657 to £130,262 per annum (experience dependent), plus annual personal bonus, 15% employer pension contribution, flexible benefits package, private medical insurance, 30 days holiday plus bank holidays. Background: The Data Resilience team is a new chapter within the Chief Data and Analytics Office. We have the responsibility to facilitate the identification, end-to end data flow mapping, and assessment of IBS critical technical assets to establish the Data Resilience position and proactively mitigate Group exposure to data loss or corruption events. Disruptions are inevitable and regulators expect Financial Institutions to take the necessary steps to protect data and recover from severe but plausible data loss or corruption events, such as a cyber-attack, to meet IBS impact tolerance thresholds. Data Resilience purpose is to proactively protect the integrity, availability, and security of our data to mitigate the risk of disruption to the Group's Important Business Services. About the Role As the Data Resilience Data Engineer, you will focus on ensuring IBS critical data is stored, managed, and processed effectively to maintain the availability, confidentiality and integrity and fulfil the Group's Important Business Services. This will safeguard our critical data and associated assets from vulnerabilities and threats that could lead to a compromise of the integrity and availability leading to customer harm. The role requires ambitious individuals with a proactive, can-do attitude and solution-oriented approach to deliver at pace. Key Responsibilities: Be the technical data reliability point of contact for data resilience. Provide input and direction on database resilience assessments to identify gaps that could lead to IBS Impact Tolerance thresholds being breached. Develop database optimisation initiatives to drive improvement and guidance for Operational Resilience and change frameworks. Oversee the development of database controls and collaborate with platform teams and Chief Security Office to remediate security gaps. Embed proactive database hygiene, including ROT data, compression rates, effective maintenance plans and compaction & reorganisation across IBS critical applications. Ensure Data Resilience Information Asset Register (IAR) for databases is accurately maintained. Perform horizon scanning and provide input to group policies and procedures. Review backup and recovery procedures for IBS critical databases Support and grow team members in database domains of data resilience. Present data resilience database gaps to peers and senior collaborators. What we're looking for; We'd welcome applicants from diverse cultural and technological backgrounds, however financial services exposure will be important for this position. We'll need to see evidence of the following in your CV; Experience as a Senior Lead Database Administrator, including exposure to Oracle, MS SQL, (DB2 and IMS desirable) Knowledge of traditional Operating Systems (Windows, Linux, zOS, F5) Experience in Data Fabric and Data Mesh concepts, including Systems of Record, Engagement and Insight strategies Experience in database management and optimisation, i.e. reorganisation and rebuild. Strong knowledge of database backup and recovery procedures Experience of incident response (triage, classification, investigation, and escalation) Proficient in database encryption at rest, in transit and in memory Financial Services experience and exposure to some but not all; payments, cards, pensions, insurance, markets, trade & settlement, logon customer journeys. Solid verbal and written communication skills to discuss and describe the target architecture with technical and non-technical stakeholders. Its great if you have: Knowledge of Extract, Transform & Load (ETL), Disaster Recovery or back-up and restore domains. Public cloud data management experience including Databricks, MongoDB, CockcroachDB, GCP Dataproc, BigQuery. Enterprise Data Hub (EDH) and Warehouse (EDW) Prior experience working of supporting or remediating resilience issues on assets such as batch, messaging queues, third party data connections, data recovery & backup, data vaulting, data integrity. About working for us. We want our people to feel that they belong and can be their best, regardless of background, identity or culture. We were one of the first major organisations to set goals on diversity in senior roles, create a menopause health package, and a dedicated Working with Cancer initiative. We're disability confident. So, if you'd like reasonable adjustments to be made to our recruitment processes, just let us know. Ready for a career where you can have a positive impact as you learn, grow and thrive? Apply today and find out more
Mar 27, 2024
Full time
Database Technical Lead Lloyds Banking Group London- hybrid working two days per week in the office & rest from home. Salary & Benefits: £100,657 to £130,262 per annum (experience dependent), plus annual personal bonus, 15% employer pension contribution, flexible benefits package, private medical insurance, 30 days holiday plus bank holidays. Background: The Data Resilience team is a new chapter within the Chief Data and Analytics Office. We have the responsibility to facilitate the identification, end-to end data flow mapping, and assessment of IBS critical technical assets to establish the Data Resilience position and proactively mitigate Group exposure to data loss or corruption events. Disruptions are inevitable and regulators expect Financial Institutions to take the necessary steps to protect data and recover from severe but plausible data loss or corruption events, such as a cyber-attack, to meet IBS impact tolerance thresholds. Data Resilience purpose is to proactively protect the integrity, availability, and security of our data to mitigate the risk of disruption to the Group's Important Business Services. About the Role As the Data Resilience Data Engineer, you will focus on ensuring IBS critical data is stored, managed, and processed effectively to maintain the availability, confidentiality and integrity and fulfil the Group's Important Business Services. This will safeguard our critical data and associated assets from vulnerabilities and threats that could lead to a compromise of the integrity and availability leading to customer harm. The role requires ambitious individuals with a proactive, can-do attitude and solution-oriented approach to deliver at pace. Key Responsibilities: Be the technical data reliability point of contact for data resilience. Provide input and direction on database resilience assessments to identify gaps that could lead to IBS Impact Tolerance thresholds being breached. Develop database optimisation initiatives to drive improvement and guidance for Operational Resilience and change frameworks. Oversee the development of database controls and collaborate with platform teams and Chief Security Office to remediate security gaps. Embed proactive database hygiene, including ROT data, compression rates, effective maintenance plans and compaction & reorganisation across IBS critical applications. Ensure Data Resilience Information Asset Register (IAR) for databases is accurately maintained. Perform horizon scanning and provide input to group policies and procedures. Review backup and recovery procedures for IBS critical databases Support and grow team members in database domains of data resilience. Present data resilience database gaps to peers and senior collaborators. What we're looking for; We'd welcome applicants from diverse cultural and technological backgrounds, however financial services exposure will be important for this position. We'll need to see evidence of the following in your CV; Experience as a Senior Lead Database Administrator, including exposure to Oracle, MS SQL, (DB2 and IMS desirable) Knowledge of traditional Operating Systems (Windows, Linux, zOS, F5) Experience in Data Fabric and Data Mesh concepts, including Systems of Record, Engagement and Insight strategies Experience in database management and optimisation, i.e. reorganisation and rebuild. Strong knowledge of database backup and recovery procedures Experience of incident response (triage, classification, investigation, and escalation) Proficient in database encryption at rest, in transit and in memory Financial Services experience and exposure to some but not all; payments, cards, pensions, insurance, markets, trade & settlement, logon customer journeys. Solid verbal and written communication skills to discuss and describe the target architecture with technical and non-technical stakeholders. Its great if you have: Knowledge of Extract, Transform & Load (ETL), Disaster Recovery or back-up and restore domains. Public cloud data management experience including Databricks, MongoDB, CockcroachDB, GCP Dataproc, BigQuery. Enterprise Data Hub (EDH) and Warehouse (EDW) Prior experience working of supporting or remediating resilience issues on assets such as batch, messaging queues, third party data connections, data recovery & backup, data vaulting, data integrity. About working for us. We want our people to feel that they belong and can be their best, regardless of background, identity or culture. We were one of the first major organisations to set goals on diversity in senior roles, create a menopause health package, and a dedicated Working with Cancer initiative. We're disability confident. So, if you'd like reasonable adjustments to be made to our recruitment processes, just let us know. Ready for a career where you can have a positive impact as you learn, grow and thrive? Apply today and find out more
We are collaborating with a global client seeking to onboard a few Cyber Security Engineers to their expanding in-house Information Security team. This is a senior technical security role focused on transforming the way security is delivered within their engineering teams. Past experience in payment security is preferred. Responsibilities include navigating the unique security challenges as their software and enterprise APIs transition to the cloud, supporting the entire SDLC, from the idea phase to production and ops. Key Requirements: Lead security initiatives, threat modelling, enhancing application security and reducing vulnerabilities. Hands-on experience in software supply chain security or robust knowledge of DevSecOps. Comprehensive understanding of containerization and container security. Review critical code, build pipelines and deployment methods. A solid grasp of public cloud services and various architectural patterns. Proficiency in application security and a strong grasp of DevSecOps (the shift-left culture). Familiarity with security principles and standards such as NIST and CIS and good understanding of OWASP Top-10, Top 25 CWEs, open source security and data security. Develop quarterly/monthly roadmaps for security tasks and collaborate with stakeholders. Certifications in Azure and AWS cloud Security is a plus. This position entails working on-site at their Hertfordshire office for 1-2 days a week. It offers a base salary of up to 95k with 20% bonus and additional benefits. Please get in touch if interested!
Mar 27, 2024
Full time
We are collaborating with a global client seeking to onboard a few Cyber Security Engineers to their expanding in-house Information Security team. This is a senior technical security role focused on transforming the way security is delivered within their engineering teams. Past experience in payment security is preferred. Responsibilities include navigating the unique security challenges as their software and enterprise APIs transition to the cloud, supporting the entire SDLC, from the idea phase to production and ops. Key Requirements: Lead security initiatives, threat modelling, enhancing application security and reducing vulnerabilities. Hands-on experience in software supply chain security or robust knowledge of DevSecOps. Comprehensive understanding of containerization and container security. Review critical code, build pipelines and deployment methods. A solid grasp of public cloud services and various architectural patterns. Proficiency in application security and a strong grasp of DevSecOps (the shift-left culture). Familiarity with security principles and standards such as NIST and CIS and good understanding of OWASP Top-10, Top 25 CWEs, open source security and data security. Develop quarterly/monthly roadmaps for security tasks and collaborate with stakeholders. Certifications in Azure and AWS cloud Security is a plus. This position entails working on-site at their Hertfordshire office for 1-2 days a week. It offers a base salary of up to 95k with 20% bonus and additional benefits. Please get in touch if interested!
Enterprise Cloud Security Architect A reputable financial services corporation is recruiting an Enterprise Cloud Security Architect to take the business from on premise infrastructure into the cloud from a security perspective. The chosen candidate will work alongside C-Suite members of staff, influencing decision-making and contributing to the transformation of a global business. The chosen candidate must have 3 years plus in security solutions architecture and understand the latest cloud trends within cyber security. Our client is offering a permanent salary of 100,000 to 120,000 circa + bonus + equity share options + car allowance to be located in Wolverhampton or Chatham ( 3 x PW). The role requires someone with cloud experience and knowledge to lead the security design activities for foundational cloud services such as computing, storage, and networking, as well as the integration points with existing Group Security services and processes such as monitoring, alerting, and incident response. Role responsibilities: Scope, design, and build secure cloud services to support the Modernisation programme and deliver a scalable and flexible cloud security architecture to support and facilitate innovation for our client's services. Develop and build secure network architecture patterns (e.g. hub-spoke), including ingress/egress capabilities and work with the network team to connect the cloud platform with our client's data centres. Support other architects to drive discussions and design choices to deliver scalable and manageable cloud solutions through guidance aligned to security, performance, operational, and cost constraints. Working closely with application development teams to understand product feature pipelines and their requirements from the cloud platform Drive automation and consistency by following the principles of Infrastructure as Code and ensuring the quality of deliverables by mandating automation with multiple levels of quality and security checks built into the automation pipeline. Core skill set: Solid capabilities in the latest security design processes at an enterprise level (must have). Domian experience within a highly regulated sector would be preferred. A strong background in Cloud Infrastructure Engineering/Platform Engineer role, deploying and maintaining cloud foundation services (must have) Recent project experience designing and implementing security services related to cloud products (Azure, AWS,) (must have) Cloud Infrastructure provisioning using infrastructure as code (IAC) tools such as Terraform (nice to have) Exposure to site reliability/observability using tools such as - Elastic, New Relic, and AppDynamics (nice to have) Highly skilled in DevOps pipelines, DevOps tooling, and automation (nice to have) TOGAF training or certification is desirable. 120,000 circa / Bonus / Equity Share Options / Car allowance / Work from home options / 30 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays / Medical Cover / Life Cover / Pension / Flexible Benefits Enterprise Cloud Security Architect
Mar 27, 2024
Full time
Enterprise Cloud Security Architect A reputable financial services corporation is recruiting an Enterprise Cloud Security Architect to take the business from on premise infrastructure into the cloud from a security perspective. The chosen candidate will work alongside C-Suite members of staff, influencing decision-making and contributing to the transformation of a global business. The chosen candidate must have 3 years plus in security solutions architecture and understand the latest cloud trends within cyber security. Our client is offering a permanent salary of 100,000 to 120,000 circa + bonus + equity share options + car allowance to be located in Wolverhampton or Chatham ( 3 x PW). The role requires someone with cloud experience and knowledge to lead the security design activities for foundational cloud services such as computing, storage, and networking, as well as the integration points with existing Group Security services and processes such as monitoring, alerting, and incident response. Role responsibilities: Scope, design, and build secure cloud services to support the Modernisation programme and deliver a scalable and flexible cloud security architecture to support and facilitate innovation for our client's services. Develop and build secure network architecture patterns (e.g. hub-spoke), including ingress/egress capabilities and work with the network team to connect the cloud platform with our client's data centres. Support other architects to drive discussions and design choices to deliver scalable and manageable cloud solutions through guidance aligned to security, performance, operational, and cost constraints. Working closely with application development teams to understand product feature pipelines and their requirements from the cloud platform Drive automation and consistency by following the principles of Infrastructure as Code and ensuring the quality of deliverables by mandating automation with multiple levels of quality and security checks built into the automation pipeline. Core skill set: Solid capabilities in the latest security design processes at an enterprise level (must have). Domian experience within a highly regulated sector would be preferred. A strong background in Cloud Infrastructure Engineering/Platform Engineer role, deploying and maintaining cloud foundation services (must have) Recent project experience designing and implementing security services related to cloud products (Azure, AWS,) (must have) Cloud Infrastructure provisioning using infrastructure as code (IAC) tools such as Terraform (nice to have) Exposure to site reliability/observability using tools such as - Elastic, New Relic, and AppDynamics (nice to have) Highly skilled in DevOps pipelines, DevOps tooling, and automation (nice to have) TOGAF training or certification is desirable. 120,000 circa / Bonus / Equity Share Options / Car allowance / Work from home options / 30 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays / Medical Cover / Life Cover / Pension / Flexible Benefits Enterprise Cloud Security Architect
Cyber Respond Lead will own all cyber security events throughout the incident life cycle, ensuring all reporting and escalation flows are performed in adherence to agreed documentation and SLA's. You will work side by side with the Cyber Detect Team. Cyber Detect manage all security alerts undertaking triage analysis and technical incident response. Incident readiness is the first step of the incident life cycle, preparing for the next incident if of the upmost importance. As Respond Manager you will be expected to deliver a strong incident readiness program. This is based in Buckinghamshire office x2 days a week, x3 remote. £70 - 90,000 + Financial Industry Employment Benefits + Bonuses Lead cross-functional post-incident process reviews to identify and implement continuous improvement initiatives. Partner with Legal, 2LoD, Major Incident Management, Threat Management, Vulnerability Management, Attack Surface Reduction, Software Engineering, Security Architecture, Platform Support both locally and globally. You will have experience in: Leading the response to complex incidents in a large-scale environments. Years of relevant experience in cyber security operations, incident management or risk management within an enterprise environment. Self-motivated interest in the latest cyber security threats and vulnerabilities and is able to integrate threat intelligence into incident response strategies to proactively defend against emerging risks. Nice to have would be: Deep technical knowledge of network fundamentals, common Internet protocols and Cloud environments. Strong technical knowledge in incident response frameworks with operational experience and conducting root cause analysis. Familiarity with cyber security standards and regulatory frameworks (NIST, PCI-DSS, GDPR, ISO 27001)
Mar 27, 2024
Full time
Cyber Respond Lead will own all cyber security events throughout the incident life cycle, ensuring all reporting and escalation flows are performed in adherence to agreed documentation and SLA's. You will work side by side with the Cyber Detect Team. Cyber Detect manage all security alerts undertaking triage analysis and technical incident response. Incident readiness is the first step of the incident life cycle, preparing for the next incident if of the upmost importance. As Respond Manager you will be expected to deliver a strong incident readiness program. This is based in Buckinghamshire office x2 days a week, x3 remote. £70 - 90,000 + Financial Industry Employment Benefits + Bonuses Lead cross-functional post-incident process reviews to identify and implement continuous improvement initiatives. Partner with Legal, 2LoD, Major Incident Management, Threat Management, Vulnerability Management, Attack Surface Reduction, Software Engineering, Security Architecture, Platform Support both locally and globally. You will have experience in: Leading the response to complex incidents in a large-scale environments. Years of relevant experience in cyber security operations, incident management or risk management within an enterprise environment. Self-motivated interest in the latest cyber security threats and vulnerabilities and is able to integrate threat intelligence into incident response strategies to proactively defend against emerging risks. Nice to have would be: Deep technical knowledge of network fundamentals, common Internet protocols and Cloud environments. Strong technical knowledge in incident response frameworks with operational experience and conducting root cause analysis. Familiarity with cyber security standards and regulatory frameworks (NIST, PCI-DSS, GDPR, ISO 27001)
Our client are seeking a Solutions Consultant to join their Transformation Department working with a variety of Enterprise, SME and Public Sector clients on critical Digital Transformation Projects. The Solutions Consultant plays a critical role within the sales cycle from intial engagement through to the proposed technical solution. You will work closely with stakeholders on supporting them to bring their digital transformation strategy into reality.Your responsibilities as a Solutions Consultant will be: Present across our products and services portfolio to a variety of client stakeholders. Perform Discovery Workshops with client stakeholders to help them better understand Digital Transformation, and learn about their business goals, operating models and digital strategy, and to give them an appetite for Cloud and Modern Workplace. Define and present the vision and roadmaps for cloud-based and hybrid-cloud solutions for our clients. Execute workshops to collect requirements, understand the problem and explore solutions. Provide strategic consultancy to design and define Cloud and Modern Workplace architectural solutions. Translate client requirements into high-level designs, statements of work, and cost models. Provide presales consultancy to support sales in winning new business opportunities. Perform Technical Account Management to help clients realise the potential of their existing investment in technology and co-create future IT strategy. Engage with senior leadership and project stakeholders to articulate opportunities, costs, and risks associated with decisions made around the platform architecture and implementation. Promote an environment that encourages collaboration, team working and innovation within the Consulting Services team. About you You will have experience in consulting and designing solutions for a for a variety of customers, and you will possess expertise in Microsoft Cloud and Modern Workplace technologies, as well as traditional data centre solutions. Have a proven track record in successful design of industry standard IT solutions. Be self-motivated with the ability to identify priorities and manage multiple workloads. Attention to detail is a must with a methodical and professional approach to solution design. Required technical skills: Microsoft 365 Exchange Online SharePoint Online OneDrive Teams Intune / Microsoft Endpoint Manager Entra ID Conditional Access Microsoft Azure - IaaS and PaaS Services Azure Virtual Desktop Microsoft Defender for Server/Endpoint Server Technologies SAN Technologies Hypervisor technologies (VMware / Hyper-V) Microsoft Exchange (on-premises) Wired and Wireless Networking Windows Client / Server Operating Systems Active Directory / Group Policy Backup and DR Technologies Web and E-mail Security Firewall Solutions Cybersecurity Solutions What will you get in return? Basic salary of up to £80,000 per annum + bonus Company Car / Car Allowance Hybrid working environment Professional certifications Significant career progression opportunities If you feel you match the above click 'apply now' with an up to date version of your CV.This position will require travel to customer sites so you must have a full UK Drivers Licence.
Mar 27, 2024
Full time
Our client are seeking a Solutions Consultant to join their Transformation Department working with a variety of Enterprise, SME and Public Sector clients on critical Digital Transformation Projects. The Solutions Consultant plays a critical role within the sales cycle from intial engagement through to the proposed technical solution. You will work closely with stakeholders on supporting them to bring their digital transformation strategy into reality.Your responsibilities as a Solutions Consultant will be: Present across our products and services portfolio to a variety of client stakeholders. Perform Discovery Workshops with client stakeholders to help them better understand Digital Transformation, and learn about their business goals, operating models and digital strategy, and to give them an appetite for Cloud and Modern Workplace. Define and present the vision and roadmaps for cloud-based and hybrid-cloud solutions for our clients. Execute workshops to collect requirements, understand the problem and explore solutions. Provide strategic consultancy to design and define Cloud and Modern Workplace architectural solutions. Translate client requirements into high-level designs, statements of work, and cost models. Provide presales consultancy to support sales in winning new business opportunities. Perform Technical Account Management to help clients realise the potential of their existing investment in technology and co-create future IT strategy. Engage with senior leadership and project stakeholders to articulate opportunities, costs, and risks associated with decisions made around the platform architecture and implementation. Promote an environment that encourages collaboration, team working and innovation within the Consulting Services team. About you You will have experience in consulting and designing solutions for a for a variety of customers, and you will possess expertise in Microsoft Cloud and Modern Workplace technologies, as well as traditional data centre solutions. Have a proven track record in successful design of industry standard IT solutions. Be self-motivated with the ability to identify priorities and manage multiple workloads. Attention to detail is a must with a methodical and professional approach to solution design. Required technical skills: Microsoft 365 Exchange Online SharePoint Online OneDrive Teams Intune / Microsoft Endpoint Manager Entra ID Conditional Access Microsoft Azure - IaaS and PaaS Services Azure Virtual Desktop Microsoft Defender for Server/Endpoint Server Technologies SAN Technologies Hypervisor technologies (VMware / Hyper-V) Microsoft Exchange (on-premises) Wired and Wireless Networking Windows Client / Server Operating Systems Active Directory / Group Policy Backup and DR Technologies Web and E-mail Security Firewall Solutions Cybersecurity Solutions What will you get in return? Basic salary of up to £80,000 per annum + bonus Company Car / Car Allowance Hybrid working environment Professional certifications Significant career progression opportunities If you feel you match the above click 'apply now' with an up to date version of your CV.This position will require travel to customer sites so you must have a full UK Drivers Licence.
A global media company based in Central London is seeking an Enterprise Architect to be part of their team on a permanent basis. About the Role Reporting directly to the Global IT Director, this role is accountable for all elements of Enterprise Architecture across the business, including but not limited to: Collaborating with the Global IT Director to recommend capabilities, services, or systems that can enhance the company's competitive position to stakeholders. Ensuring the architecture's completeness by addressing all stakeholder concerns and maintaining its integrity by reconciling conflicting concerns, showcasing trade-offs made Designing, documenting, and providing comprehensive end-to-end architecture for target systems and infrastructure Developing long-term change roadmaps. Taking a leadership role in guiding technical and business projects, partners, suppliers, and staff through the entire project lifecycle Responsibilities: Work closely with the Global IT Director and other members of the IT leadership team to define, enhance, communicate, and implement the Group's Information Technology strategy. Contribute to the development of the Enterprise Risk and Security Management (ERSM) technology approach within the framework of the company's information security program. Design, document, and implement data flow mapping, employing data flow diagrams for interconnected individual systems Manage project risks and issues, offering suitable mitigation strategies and controls Ensure solutions are designed with cost-consciousness in mind, clearly identifying business value and outcomes. Collaborate with project managers, technical leads, suppliers, and customers to identify and manage all requirements and dependencies. Ensure that deployed solutions adhere to Enterprise Technology Architecture and Security Standards. Skills and Experience: Substantiated hands-on experience with contemporary information technology platforms. Possession of relevant architecture certifications within Microsoft Azure and Google Cloud Platforms. Demonstrated track record of successfully delivering projects with tangible and effective business outcomes. Profound understanding and experience in architectural frameworks, including TOGAF, Azure/GCP cloud architecture, and cyber security standards such as ISO27001 and NIST CSF.
Mar 27, 2024
Full time
A global media company based in Central London is seeking an Enterprise Architect to be part of their team on a permanent basis. About the Role Reporting directly to the Global IT Director, this role is accountable for all elements of Enterprise Architecture across the business, including but not limited to: Collaborating with the Global IT Director to recommend capabilities, services, or systems that can enhance the company's competitive position to stakeholders. Ensuring the architecture's completeness by addressing all stakeholder concerns and maintaining its integrity by reconciling conflicting concerns, showcasing trade-offs made Designing, documenting, and providing comprehensive end-to-end architecture for target systems and infrastructure Developing long-term change roadmaps. Taking a leadership role in guiding technical and business projects, partners, suppliers, and staff through the entire project lifecycle Responsibilities: Work closely with the Global IT Director and other members of the IT leadership team to define, enhance, communicate, and implement the Group's Information Technology strategy. Contribute to the development of the Enterprise Risk and Security Management (ERSM) technology approach within the framework of the company's information security program. Design, document, and implement data flow mapping, employing data flow diagrams for interconnected individual systems Manage project risks and issues, offering suitable mitigation strategies and controls Ensure solutions are designed with cost-consciousness in mind, clearly identifying business value and outcomes. Collaborate with project managers, technical leads, suppliers, and customers to identify and manage all requirements and dependencies. Ensure that deployed solutions adhere to Enterprise Technology Architecture and Security Standards. Skills and Experience: Substantiated hands-on experience with contemporary information technology platforms. Possession of relevant architecture certifications within Microsoft Azure and Google Cloud Platforms. Demonstrated track record of successfully delivering projects with tangible and effective business outcomes. Profound understanding and experience in architectural frameworks, including TOGAF, Azure/GCP cloud architecture, and cyber security standards such as ISO27001 and NIST CSF.
As the Solutions Architect, you'll be working in the Digital Education Products Portfolio team across a number of projects. We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Systems Architect to join a team and spearhead the design, implementation and integration of robust, scalable, and secure technology solutions across a digital education, customer facing global education business. As a Solutions Architect, you will play a pivotal role in designing, optimizing, and evaluating the technologies that form the digital education platforms and products. The Solutions Architect will possess a strong delivery ethic and ensure technology projects are designed and implemented having thoroughly evaluated options and opportunities for both short and long term, to high quality standards and taking into consideration our technology landscape. Key responsibilities - Solutions Architect: Develop and maintain a comprehensive technical architecture for the digital education platforms, aligning with the vision and goals. Design scalable and flexible systems that can cater to the needs of each product vision and accommodate future growth and technology advancements. Collaborate with product leads, IT teams, 3 rd party vendors and other stakeholders to translate business requirements into technical solutions. Conduct periodic audits and assessments to identify areas for optimization and propose solutions accordingly. Collaborate with compliance and cyber security teams and stay abreast of industry standards and regulations related to data privacy and education, ensuring compliance across all systems. Lead IT processes including presenting at: Technical Forums, IT Design Authority / Architecture Review Boards, IT Change Approval Board / management, IT Service reviews Experience required - Solutions Architect: Proven experience as a Solutions Architect or a similar role, preferably in the digital education domain or a related industry. Proficiency in designing systems and solution architecture incorporating SaaS, Digital web and apps, email protocols, Cloud infra, Middleware, backend enterprise systems and data platforms. Solid understanding of software development processes and methodologies, cloud computing, and infrastructure. Understanding of EdTech standards LTI, LIS, OneRoster, xAPI, SCORM, cmi5 etc, ideal, or willingness to learn. Proficiency in architectural design patterns, data modelling, system integration and considerations. Ability to collaborate effectively with others to define requirements. Adaptable and flexible working as part of a small team on various aspects of Technology evaluation, definition, sourcing, integrating etc. Experience with educational technologies, Learning Management Systems (LMS), and Student Information Systems (SIS) is advantageous. API / Integrations understanding, definition overseeing implementation for cross platform interoperability. RPA and automation experience connecting legacy systems. Identity management and SSO understanding and integration experience. Understanding of cyber security and global compliance. Experience of considered architecture including functional, non-functional, timelines, commercial considerations and constraints Experience in integrating digital platforms to backend enterprise systems: Salesforce CRM, SuccessFactors HR, Mulesoft, Azure cloud, Azure data platform. Innovation and use of AI tools Excellent communication and collaboration skills to work with both technical and non-technical stakeholders This is a hybrid role - 3 days in the office (London, Victoria) 2 from home.
Mar 26, 2024
Full time
As the Solutions Architect, you'll be working in the Digital Education Products Portfolio team across a number of projects. We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Systems Architect to join a team and spearhead the design, implementation and integration of robust, scalable, and secure technology solutions across a digital education, customer facing global education business. As a Solutions Architect, you will play a pivotal role in designing, optimizing, and evaluating the technologies that form the digital education platforms and products. The Solutions Architect will possess a strong delivery ethic and ensure technology projects are designed and implemented having thoroughly evaluated options and opportunities for both short and long term, to high quality standards and taking into consideration our technology landscape. Key responsibilities - Solutions Architect: Develop and maintain a comprehensive technical architecture for the digital education platforms, aligning with the vision and goals. Design scalable and flexible systems that can cater to the needs of each product vision and accommodate future growth and technology advancements. Collaborate with product leads, IT teams, 3 rd party vendors and other stakeholders to translate business requirements into technical solutions. Conduct periodic audits and assessments to identify areas for optimization and propose solutions accordingly. Collaborate with compliance and cyber security teams and stay abreast of industry standards and regulations related to data privacy and education, ensuring compliance across all systems. Lead IT processes including presenting at: Technical Forums, IT Design Authority / Architecture Review Boards, IT Change Approval Board / management, IT Service reviews Experience required - Solutions Architect: Proven experience as a Solutions Architect or a similar role, preferably in the digital education domain or a related industry. Proficiency in designing systems and solution architecture incorporating SaaS, Digital web and apps, email protocols, Cloud infra, Middleware, backend enterprise systems and data platforms. Solid understanding of software development processes and methodologies, cloud computing, and infrastructure. Understanding of EdTech standards LTI, LIS, OneRoster, xAPI, SCORM, cmi5 etc, ideal, or willingness to learn. Proficiency in architectural design patterns, data modelling, system integration and considerations. Ability to collaborate effectively with others to define requirements. Adaptable and flexible working as part of a small team on various aspects of Technology evaluation, definition, sourcing, integrating etc. Experience with educational technologies, Learning Management Systems (LMS), and Student Information Systems (SIS) is advantageous. API / Integrations understanding, definition overseeing implementation for cross platform interoperability. RPA and automation experience connecting legacy systems. Identity management and SSO understanding and integration experience. Understanding of cyber security and global compliance. Experience of considered architecture including functional, non-functional, timelines, commercial considerations and constraints Experience in integrating digital platforms to backend enterprise systems: Salesforce CRM, SuccessFactors HR, Mulesoft, Azure cloud, Azure data platform. Innovation and use of AI tools Excellent communication and collaboration skills to work with both technical and non-technical stakeholders This is a hybrid role - 3 days in the office (London, Victoria) 2 from home.