About the role
We are an innovative high-tech next-generation telecommunications start-up based in the Surrey area, actively seeking exceptionally talented engineers to join our dynamic team. As part of this role, your focus will span the entire software development lifecycle, from concept through to volume production. You will be engaged in every aspect of the development process to ensure successful outcomes. This role requires a strong emphasis on multi-functional collaboration and fostering a robust team spirit. We are seeking candidates with a flexible working attitude, a team player who can also demonstrating the ability to work autonomously and take responsibility in a dynamic environment.
Responsibilities
Participate in the full life cycle of telecoms product development, from specification and design through implementation, testing and support.
Provide technical leadership in software development for embedded systems in a Linux environment, perform design integration and testing.
Work with real-time operating systems or develop software that operates in real-time environments, ensuring that critical tasks are executed within specified time constraints.
Optimise software performance and memory usage to meet the resource constraints of embedded systems, ensuring efficient utilisation of hardware resources.
Collaborate with Firmware and Hardware engineers to ensure that projects are delivered on time.
Coordinate design review activities to ensure that designs meet their requirements.
Create and maintain comprehensive documentation for the embedded software, including design specifications, coding standards, and user manuals.
Stay updated on emerging technologies, tools and best practices in embedded software development.
Candidate requirements
Bachelor’s or master’s degree in computer engineering, electronics or related fields.
Over 8 years’ proven Industrial experience in embedded software design within the telecommunication sector.
Strong Software Engineering skills including design, programming using C, scripting (Python, perl).
Very strong Linux experience.
Must have a deep understanding of digital circuits, Microcontrollers, Microprocessors and FPGAs.
Strong experience in developing and testing communication protocols (I2C, SPI, Ethernet, UART).
Good knowledge on ARM drivers and low-level device interface design and development.
Ability to work collaboratively and build and maintain relationships with team members.
Experience developing embedded Linux on ARM processors.
Experience with source control e.g. Git, SVN, CVS
Excellent debugging skills using debugging and testing tools: JTAG, Oscilloscope, Logic analysers.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Apr 05, 2024
Full time
About the role
We are an innovative high-tech next-generation telecommunications start-up based in the Surrey area, actively seeking exceptionally talented engineers to join our dynamic team. As part of this role, your focus will span the entire software development lifecycle, from concept through to volume production. You will be engaged in every aspect of the development process to ensure successful outcomes. This role requires a strong emphasis on multi-functional collaboration and fostering a robust team spirit. We are seeking candidates with a flexible working attitude, a team player who can also demonstrating the ability to work autonomously and take responsibility in a dynamic environment.
Responsibilities
Participate in the full life cycle of telecoms product development, from specification and design through implementation, testing and support.
Provide technical leadership in software development for embedded systems in a Linux environment, perform design integration and testing.
Work with real-time operating systems or develop software that operates in real-time environments, ensuring that critical tasks are executed within specified time constraints.
Optimise software performance and memory usage to meet the resource constraints of embedded systems, ensuring efficient utilisation of hardware resources.
Collaborate with Firmware and Hardware engineers to ensure that projects are delivered on time.
Coordinate design review activities to ensure that designs meet their requirements.
Create and maintain comprehensive documentation for the embedded software, including design specifications, coding standards, and user manuals.
Stay updated on emerging technologies, tools and best practices in embedded software development.
Candidate requirements
Bachelor’s or master’s degree in computer engineering, electronics or related fields.
Over 8 years’ proven Industrial experience in embedded software design within the telecommunication sector.
Strong Software Engineering skills including design, programming using C, scripting (Python, perl).
Very strong Linux experience.
Must have a deep understanding of digital circuits, Microcontrollers, Microprocessors and FPGAs.
Strong experience in developing and testing communication protocols (I2C, SPI, Ethernet, UART).
Good knowledge on ARM drivers and low-level device interface design and development.
Ability to work collaboratively and build and maintain relationships with team members.
Experience developing embedded Linux on ARM processors.
Experience with source control e.g. Git, SVN, CVS
Excellent debugging skills using debugging and testing tools: JTAG, Oscilloscope, Logic analysers.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
We are looking for a 2nd Line Service Desk Engineer to join a well-established and fast-growing IT Services, Solutions and Consultancy practice.
We're a team of dedicated IT professionals looking for someone to join the team and continue our mission of providing world-class IT services to a diverse and expanding list of clients.
You should have at least 4 years working in a commercial IT Support environment - preferably within a Managed Service Provider. You must have an enthusiastic and ambitious attitude towards work, be someone who enjoys working with a variety of different technologies and who can hit the ground running.
You will be responsible for providing technical support for Enable Technology's Managed Service customers with the aim of fixing all incidents or escalating to the 3rd line engineering team if required. You will also be required to perform a variety of proactive tasks which will help maximise customer's up-time, perform root-cause analysis and prevent reoccurring issues. This may include resolving more complex monitoring alerts, deploying the latest security updates, system maintenance and upgrading customer systems. Desired skills include:
Remote / On Site Support, Ticket management, Experience working in an ITIL environment.
Microsoft Office 365 services – experience in all aspects of Microsoft 365 migration and implementation highly desired.
Email services (Exchange, Exchange Online, Mimecast, Gmail)
MDM Solutions (Intune, Jamf)
SharePoint Online and Teams setup and configuration
Microsoft Azure administration
Hosted Telephony
Windows Server, GPO, AD, File Servers and any other server roles.
Deployment and implementation of new workstations and network hardware across multiple remote sites.
General desktop support, Hardware\software diagnosis and break fix.
Windows OS 7,8 and 10
DNS, DHCP, TCP/IP, LAN, Routing, VPN and WAN.
Interest and exposure to security (Firewalls, Windows security – server and workstation)
If you feel you have the technical knowledge and experience stated, then please apply for the role ASAP.
What you can expect from us in return:
At Enable Technology, we think it's important to look after our employees. In addition to a competitive salary, supportive teams and a real chance to progress your career, we offer a range of benefits which include:
Holiday : 22 days' holiday rising to 25 days with length of service
Birthdays : A free day’s holiday on your birthday (or nearest Friday/Monday)
Hybrid Working : A minimum of 1 day per week home working
Socials: Quarterly work socials and weekly team lunches
Top tech : We don't just keep out services and solutions for our customers; that means best-of-breed software and hardware for all our staff
Training : A tailored training plan including official vendor certifications
Why choose a career with Enable Technology?
At Enable we have several goals. We're on a mission to become one of the UK's best and biggest MSPs and want to continue to grow. We're a leading Managed Service Provider and want to keep expanding our product portfolio and customer base. But most importantly of all, we want to continue to provide the very best technological solutions to our customers in order to help them achieve their business goals.
Enable recognises the importance in creating an environment that supports personal development to enable individuals to reach their full potential. With so many varied roles across the Company, an excellent Apprenticeship Scheme and various training and development programmes available, at Enable Technology the opportunities for growth are endless.
NO RECRUITERS PLEASE
Dec 18, 2023
Full time
We are looking for a 2nd Line Service Desk Engineer to join a well-established and fast-growing IT Services, Solutions and Consultancy practice.
We're a team of dedicated IT professionals looking for someone to join the team and continue our mission of providing world-class IT services to a diverse and expanding list of clients.
You should have at least 4 years working in a commercial IT Support environment - preferably within a Managed Service Provider. You must have an enthusiastic and ambitious attitude towards work, be someone who enjoys working with a variety of different technologies and who can hit the ground running.
You will be responsible for providing technical support for Enable Technology's Managed Service customers with the aim of fixing all incidents or escalating to the 3rd line engineering team if required. You will also be required to perform a variety of proactive tasks which will help maximise customer's up-time, perform root-cause analysis and prevent reoccurring issues. This may include resolving more complex monitoring alerts, deploying the latest security updates, system maintenance and upgrading customer systems. Desired skills include:
Remote / On Site Support, Ticket management, Experience working in an ITIL environment.
Microsoft Office 365 services – experience in all aspects of Microsoft 365 migration and implementation highly desired.
Email services (Exchange, Exchange Online, Mimecast, Gmail)
MDM Solutions (Intune, Jamf)
SharePoint Online and Teams setup and configuration
Microsoft Azure administration
Hosted Telephony
Windows Server, GPO, AD, File Servers and any other server roles.
Deployment and implementation of new workstations and network hardware across multiple remote sites.
General desktop support, Hardware\software diagnosis and break fix.
Windows OS 7,8 and 10
DNS, DHCP, TCP/IP, LAN, Routing, VPN and WAN.
Interest and exposure to security (Firewalls, Windows security – server and workstation)
If you feel you have the technical knowledge and experience stated, then please apply for the role ASAP.
What you can expect from us in return:
At Enable Technology, we think it's important to look after our employees. In addition to a competitive salary, supportive teams and a real chance to progress your career, we offer a range of benefits which include:
Holiday : 22 days' holiday rising to 25 days with length of service
Birthdays : A free day’s holiday on your birthday (or nearest Friday/Monday)
Hybrid Working : A minimum of 1 day per week home working
Socials: Quarterly work socials and weekly team lunches
Top tech : We don't just keep out services and solutions for our customers; that means best-of-breed software and hardware for all our staff
Training : A tailored training plan including official vendor certifications
Why choose a career with Enable Technology?
At Enable we have several goals. We're on a mission to become one of the UK's best and biggest MSPs and want to continue to grow. We're a leading Managed Service Provider and want to keep expanding our product portfolio and customer base. But most importantly of all, we want to continue to provide the very best technological solutions to our customers in order to help them achieve their business goals.
Enable recognises the importance in creating an environment that supports personal development to enable individuals to reach their full potential. With so many varied roles across the Company, an excellent Apprenticeship Scheme and various training and development programmes available, at Enable Technology the opportunities for growth are endless.
NO RECRUITERS PLEASE
Loch Lomond & The Trossachs National Park
Balloch, West Dunbartonshire
ICT Infrastructure Engineer (M365)
Salary : £33,622 - £40,473 per annum
Contract: Permanent - Full Time, we are happy to talk part-time and flexible working
Location: Balloch – with hybrid working model in place
Are you looking for an exciting and rewarding opportunity to work in one of the most beautiful and scenic landscapes in the world?
Loch Lomond & The Trossachs National Park covers over 720 square miles of Scotland’s finest countryside which welcomes over 4 million visitors each year. From the stunning sea lochs and rugged coastline through the majestic glens and breath-taking Loch, Scotland’s first National Park truly is a magical place to live or visit and an incredible place to work.
The role:
We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced ICT Infrastructure Engineer to join our small, dedicated team providing ICT support services for Loch Lomond & the Trossachs National Park. This is a rare opportunity to join a fast paced and high performing organisation at a truly exciting time for the Information Services team as we expand our use of Microsoft 365, look towards full Cloud adoption and being planning on our new Digital Strategy.
An experienced professional, with excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, you will have a proven track record in supporting, developing, and securing M365, Azure and Cloud based platforms, from user and app management to compliance and governance aspects as well as on site infrastructure (such as networking equipment, Microsoft Server, and VMware virtual environments)
As someone who has a background in both Microsoft 365 and Azure and on-premise technologies, you will understand how to organise and prioritise a varied workload to meet deadlines all while being confident, credible, proactive, and creative when driving quality improvement and good practice.
Responsibilities:
Provide administration and support of secure and efficient IT, telephony, data, and intranet systems, which support the business needs of the organisation, including M365, server 2016-19, networking, ICT Helpdesk (end-user support), cyber security, ongoing maintenance, system development and business continuity.
Lead the planning, implementation, administration, and development of the organisations M365 tenancy and applications.
Support the development & implementation of new technologies by advising on design concepts & changes, implementation strategies & deployment timelines.
Contribute with modern thinking regarding Infrastructure technologies to assist in the digitalization of the business.
Undertake defined support activities including performing Scheduled Maintenance (controlled upgrades and fixes), testing, problem diagnosis and Root-cause Analysis, resolving subsequent issues within agreed parameters.
Provide advice and information on matters relating to Information Services systems and software, and ICT\GIS team service delivery, and support the effective monitoring of all such systems and services.
Contribute to developing and supporting awareness initiatives, including training and the production of user guides, to promote more effective, efficient, and sustainable use of the organisation’s Information Services resources.
Assist with the provision of effective Information Services administration by maintaining key documents and records such as Asset Registers, Network Diagrams, Technical procedures, and configuration documents.
Document technical procedures and routines and assist in the production and publication of all Information Services service standards and make recommendations for policy or action.
Undertake any other duties appropriate to the grade as required.
Who we are looking for:
Your skills, abilities and experience should include:
Demonstrable relevant experience of working in a similar role
Experience of developing and supporting M365, including Azure AD, Teams, Exchange, SharePoint, OneDrive, Intune, Autopilot and O365 Apps
Experience of developing and supporting M365 Power Platform services, such as Power BI and Power Automate.
Demonstrable technical ability
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
The ability to adapt and to learn new skills and technologies
A recognised computing or other relevant qualification at Degree level or equivalent, or equivalent relevant experience
Ideally, but not essential, you’ll also have:
Experience of Microsoft Azure Infrastructure as a service
Strong knowledge of security solutions including firewalls, antivirus, intrusion detection, network monitoring and MDM systems
Strong knowledge and understanding of M365
Strong knowledge and understanding of Active Directory and Group policy
Relevant Microsoft Qualifications
Who we are and our values:
We offer flexible and remote working, with a generous pension scheme and annual leave allowance. Staff have access to wellbeing services and there is a strong focus on wellbeing throughout the organisation.
Being part of Loch Lomond & the Trossachs National Park Authority means being passionate about what you do, working hard to inspire and lead the way for others. We care about each other and are accessible and friendly treating each other with respect and understanding, we think about our planet with each decision we make. Together, we are the difference.
Loch Lomond & the Trossachs National Park Authority are proud to celebrate difference. Diversity of experience is vital in our success we want our business to be representative to the communities we work alongside. As an equal opportunity employer, we actively encourage applicants from a wide range of individuals, irrespective of age, disability, gender reassignment, gender identity and expression, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation.
Closing date: 3 January 2024.
Interview dates are set for: w/c 15 January 2024.
Dec 07, 2023
Full time
ICT Infrastructure Engineer (M365)
Salary : £33,622 - £40,473 per annum
Contract: Permanent - Full Time, we are happy to talk part-time and flexible working
Location: Balloch – with hybrid working model in place
Are you looking for an exciting and rewarding opportunity to work in one of the most beautiful and scenic landscapes in the world?
Loch Lomond & The Trossachs National Park covers over 720 square miles of Scotland’s finest countryside which welcomes over 4 million visitors each year. From the stunning sea lochs and rugged coastline through the majestic glens and breath-taking Loch, Scotland’s first National Park truly is a magical place to live or visit and an incredible place to work.
The role:
We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced ICT Infrastructure Engineer to join our small, dedicated team providing ICT support services for Loch Lomond & the Trossachs National Park. This is a rare opportunity to join a fast paced and high performing organisation at a truly exciting time for the Information Services team as we expand our use of Microsoft 365, look towards full Cloud adoption and being planning on our new Digital Strategy.
An experienced professional, with excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, you will have a proven track record in supporting, developing, and securing M365, Azure and Cloud based platforms, from user and app management to compliance and governance aspects as well as on site infrastructure (such as networking equipment, Microsoft Server, and VMware virtual environments)
As someone who has a background in both Microsoft 365 and Azure and on-premise technologies, you will understand how to organise and prioritise a varied workload to meet deadlines all while being confident, credible, proactive, and creative when driving quality improvement and good practice.
Responsibilities:
Provide administration and support of secure and efficient IT, telephony, data, and intranet systems, which support the business needs of the organisation, including M365, server 2016-19, networking, ICT Helpdesk (end-user support), cyber security, ongoing maintenance, system development and business continuity.
Lead the planning, implementation, administration, and development of the organisations M365 tenancy and applications.
Support the development & implementation of new technologies by advising on design concepts & changes, implementation strategies & deployment timelines.
Contribute with modern thinking regarding Infrastructure technologies to assist in the digitalization of the business.
Undertake defined support activities including performing Scheduled Maintenance (controlled upgrades and fixes), testing, problem diagnosis and Root-cause Analysis, resolving subsequent issues within agreed parameters.
Provide advice and information on matters relating to Information Services systems and software, and ICT\GIS team service delivery, and support the effective monitoring of all such systems and services.
Contribute to developing and supporting awareness initiatives, including training and the production of user guides, to promote more effective, efficient, and sustainable use of the organisation’s Information Services resources.
Assist with the provision of effective Information Services administration by maintaining key documents and records such as Asset Registers, Network Diagrams, Technical procedures, and configuration documents.
Document technical procedures and routines and assist in the production and publication of all Information Services service standards and make recommendations for policy or action.
Undertake any other duties appropriate to the grade as required.
Who we are looking for:
Your skills, abilities and experience should include:
Demonstrable relevant experience of working in a similar role
Experience of developing and supporting M365, including Azure AD, Teams, Exchange, SharePoint, OneDrive, Intune, Autopilot and O365 Apps
Experience of developing and supporting M365 Power Platform services, such as Power BI and Power Automate.
Demonstrable technical ability
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
The ability to adapt and to learn new skills and technologies
A recognised computing or other relevant qualification at Degree level or equivalent, or equivalent relevant experience
Ideally, but not essential, you’ll also have:
Experience of Microsoft Azure Infrastructure as a service
Strong knowledge of security solutions including firewalls, antivirus, intrusion detection, network monitoring and MDM systems
Strong knowledge and understanding of M365
Strong knowledge and understanding of Active Directory and Group policy
Relevant Microsoft Qualifications
Who we are and our values:
We offer flexible and remote working, with a generous pension scheme and annual leave allowance. Staff have access to wellbeing services and there is a strong focus on wellbeing throughout the organisation.
Being part of Loch Lomond & the Trossachs National Park Authority means being passionate about what you do, working hard to inspire and lead the way for others. We care about each other and are accessible and friendly treating each other with respect and understanding, we think about our planet with each decision we make. Together, we are the difference.
Loch Lomond & the Trossachs National Park Authority are proud to celebrate difference. Diversity of experience is vital in our success we want our business to be representative to the communities we work alongside. As an equal opportunity employer, we actively encourage applicants from a wide range of individuals, irrespective of age, disability, gender reassignment, gender identity and expression, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation.
Closing date: 3 January 2024.
Interview dates are set for: w/c 15 January 2024.
This is a key leadership role within the IT and Change function, responsible for overall operation and governance of the IT department and reporting directly to the group IT Director.
You will be responsible for defining policy, process and working practices and for ensuring an effective IT Support service to the Group.
A full-time post, working 37.5 hours per week Monday to Friday. Remote working, but occasional requirement to attend a site office.
Responsibilities include:
IT Service Delivery
Establishing, configuring and providing adoption assurance for service tooling
Oversight and co-ordination of incidents and requests on behalf of engineers within each subsidiary
Build relationships with senior leaderships within Group companies
Providing service reporting to senor leadership within each business
Delivery of Key IT Processes, in line with ISO27001 and ITIL, including:
Incident and Major Incident
Change Control
Access Control
Disaster Recovery Test Scheduling and Reporting
Service Desk Management
Information Security Audit
Capacity management
Vulnerability Management
Asset Management and SAM
Knowledgebase Management
Chairs the Businesses Monthly Governance meetings
Liaises with Group and subsidiary compliance teams to enable ongoing review of controls
Delivers the Group IT Risk Treatment Plan, updated the IT risk Register accordingly
Governance of MS Teams and SharePoint
Manages Vendors and Suppliers in line with the Group Supplier policy
Profile: Skills, experience, education
Skills
Strong technical awareness without being an expert
Excellent verbal, written, organisational communication skills
Strong background in ISO27001 and ITIL
Service leadership
Able to lead and mentor others who are not direct reports
Able to build relationships and engage with senior stakeholders
Customer service oriented
Knowledge of DR techniques and technologies
Strong awareness and experience of implementing IT Service management tools
Experience
5 years (or able to demonstrate excellent experience) of managing an IT Operation / Service Desk
Experience of working in a multi subsidiary business desirable
Experience of working within regulated industries preferred
Qualifications – Essential
Degree or equivalent
ITIL V4 Foundation
Qualifications – Desirable
ITIL V4 Create, Deliver, Support
ISO27001 Auditor
Formal training in people leadership
Role conditional on passing employee vetting process which includes a 5 year employment reference check, 3 year financial probity and basic criminal disclosure check.
We offer an unrivalled benefits package including flexible working arrangements, enhanced maternity & paternity, private medical insurance, medical cash plan, company sick pay, 5% matched pension, up to 27 days paid holiday (subject to length of service increments) plus bank holidays on top and option to top up by 5 days per year through our flexible leave scheme.
Kuro Health actively promotes equality of opportunity for all. We welcome applications from a wide range of candidates with the right mix of talent, skills and potential.
Sep 08, 2023
Full time
This is a key leadership role within the IT and Change function, responsible for overall operation and governance of the IT department and reporting directly to the group IT Director.
You will be responsible for defining policy, process and working practices and for ensuring an effective IT Support service to the Group.
A full-time post, working 37.5 hours per week Monday to Friday. Remote working, but occasional requirement to attend a site office.
Responsibilities include:
IT Service Delivery
Establishing, configuring and providing adoption assurance for service tooling
Oversight and co-ordination of incidents and requests on behalf of engineers within each subsidiary
Build relationships with senior leaderships within Group companies
Providing service reporting to senor leadership within each business
Delivery of Key IT Processes, in line with ISO27001 and ITIL, including:
Incident and Major Incident
Change Control
Access Control
Disaster Recovery Test Scheduling and Reporting
Service Desk Management
Information Security Audit
Capacity management
Vulnerability Management
Asset Management and SAM
Knowledgebase Management
Chairs the Businesses Monthly Governance meetings
Liaises with Group and subsidiary compliance teams to enable ongoing review of controls
Delivers the Group IT Risk Treatment Plan, updated the IT risk Register accordingly
Governance of MS Teams and SharePoint
Manages Vendors and Suppliers in line with the Group Supplier policy
Profile: Skills, experience, education
Skills
Strong technical awareness without being an expert
Excellent verbal, written, organisational communication skills
Strong background in ISO27001 and ITIL
Service leadership
Able to lead and mentor others who are not direct reports
Able to build relationships and engage with senior stakeholders
Customer service oriented
Knowledge of DR techniques and technologies
Strong awareness and experience of implementing IT Service management tools
Experience
5 years (or able to demonstrate excellent experience) of managing an IT Operation / Service Desk
Experience of working in a multi subsidiary business desirable
Experience of working within regulated industries preferred
Qualifications – Essential
Degree or equivalent
ITIL V4 Foundation
Qualifications – Desirable
ITIL V4 Create, Deliver, Support
ISO27001 Auditor
Formal training in people leadership
Role conditional on passing employee vetting process which includes a 5 year employment reference check, 3 year financial probity and basic criminal disclosure check.
We offer an unrivalled benefits package including flexible working arrangements, enhanced maternity & paternity, private medical insurance, medical cash plan, company sick pay, 5% matched pension, up to 27 days paid holiday (subject to length of service increments) plus bank holidays on top and option to top up by 5 days per year through our flexible leave scheme.
Kuro Health actively promotes equality of opportunity for all. We welcome applications from a wide range of candidates with the right mix of talent, skills and potential.
ABOUT THE ROLE
Are you passionate about protecting Cyber Security?
Do you want to make a real difference in the fight against cybercrime in local government?
Are you passionate about making a difference in your community?
If so, we want you to join our team!
We seek a highly motivated and experienced Cyber Security & Networks Manager to join our team. Stevenage Borough Council are a leading local authority in Cyber Security in the UK and pilot cyber security standards for The Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities (DLUHC). This is an exciting opportunity to be at the forefront of Cyber Security in the public sector. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of cyber security principles and associated technology risk management. They will also have experience in managing and leading a team of IT professionals.
Accountable for Cyber security, you will identify and ensure the security of the council’s IT Applications and Digital Solutions. You will lead in evaluating new and existing projects, software and hardware products, and vendors, including examining vendor contracts and terms of service. You will support teams across the council to develop their understanding of security cyber risks. You will manage a small team of two Senior Network and Security Engineers
You will take the lead on cyber security and network for the Shared IT service, which supports over 1,000 users across Stevenage Borough Council and East Herts District Council and will put in place controls over security systems, such as firewalls, data protection controls, patching, encryption, vulnerability scanning and penetration testing.
You will be responsible for achieving compliance with Cyber Essentials Plus, Cyber Assessment Framework (CAF) and Public Sector Network (PSN) and related government frameworks, including those of the National Cyber Security Centre, the Information Commissioners Office (ICO)
ABOUT YOU
The successful candidate will have
Ability to work in a high-pressure environment and make sound decisions in emergency situations while empathising with customers and responding sympathetically to
Extensive knowledge of all IT security aspects, including audit response, oversight, and scrutiny, ICO responses, Information Governance, Information Assurance, IT Asset Management policies, Quality Assurance, Test Strategies, PSN and PCI and other relevant compliance frameworks, Disaster recovery and Business continuity
Extensive experience working as part of a multidiscipline ICT team in a complex organisation, ideally a local authority.
OUR BENEFITS
Pension Scheme: We offer a career average pension scheme, providing generous benefits upon retirement, as well as a lump sum and pensions for dependants
Flexible working: available upon request, subject to operational requirements
Part-time and job share opportunities - all our full time vacancies are open to job share unless otherwise stated
A variety of different types of paid leave covering emergency and planned leave, maternity, paternity, adoption and parental leave
25 days holiday rising to 31 days (depending on Local Government service)
An extensive range of learning and development opportunities
Employee Assistance Programme – 24/7 Confidential advice and support on personal, work, family, and relationship issues
Discounted health and fitness membership
Trade Unions: For a small fee, all employees have the opportunity to join a Trade Union
HOW TO APPLY
All applications must be made on online - please visit https://bit.ly/45Yo0Ke
For an informal discussion about this role please contact
Name Matt Canterford
Job Title Assistant Director and Chief Technology Officer
Phone Number 07706 349657
Email matt.canterford@stevenage.gov.uk
Closing date for receipt of applications : 26 June 2023
Interviews will be held the week commencing: 3 July 2023
Please note that if we receive a large volume of applications for this role, we reserve the right to close this vacancy ahead of the published closing date
Stevenage Borough Council (SBC) is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff, volunteers and recruitment candidates to share this commitment. SBC shall take all reasonable steps to employ staff who are safe to work with children, young people and vulnerable adults. For posts identified with regular contact with these groups applicants will be required to undertake a Value Based Interview. The council supports the legislative requirements for employing and maintaining safer staff and the guidance specified by Hertfordshire Safeguarding Adults Board
Stevenage Borough Council is committed to Equal Opportunities for All. For further information please click https://www.stevenage.gov.uk/about-the-council/jobs-and-careers/equal-opportunities
Jun 05, 2023
Full time
ABOUT THE ROLE
Are you passionate about protecting Cyber Security?
Do you want to make a real difference in the fight against cybercrime in local government?
Are you passionate about making a difference in your community?
If so, we want you to join our team!
We seek a highly motivated and experienced Cyber Security & Networks Manager to join our team. Stevenage Borough Council are a leading local authority in Cyber Security in the UK and pilot cyber security standards for The Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities (DLUHC). This is an exciting opportunity to be at the forefront of Cyber Security in the public sector. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of cyber security principles and associated technology risk management. They will also have experience in managing and leading a team of IT professionals.
Accountable for Cyber security, you will identify and ensure the security of the council’s IT Applications and Digital Solutions. You will lead in evaluating new and existing projects, software and hardware products, and vendors, including examining vendor contracts and terms of service. You will support teams across the council to develop their understanding of security cyber risks. You will manage a small team of two Senior Network and Security Engineers
You will take the lead on cyber security and network for the Shared IT service, which supports over 1,000 users across Stevenage Borough Council and East Herts District Council and will put in place controls over security systems, such as firewalls, data protection controls, patching, encryption, vulnerability scanning and penetration testing.
You will be responsible for achieving compliance with Cyber Essentials Plus, Cyber Assessment Framework (CAF) and Public Sector Network (PSN) and related government frameworks, including those of the National Cyber Security Centre, the Information Commissioners Office (ICO)
ABOUT YOU
The successful candidate will have
Ability to work in a high-pressure environment and make sound decisions in emergency situations while empathising with customers and responding sympathetically to
Extensive knowledge of all IT security aspects, including audit response, oversight, and scrutiny, ICO responses, Information Governance, Information Assurance, IT Asset Management policies, Quality Assurance, Test Strategies, PSN and PCI and other relevant compliance frameworks, Disaster recovery and Business continuity
Extensive experience working as part of a multidiscipline ICT team in a complex organisation, ideally a local authority.
OUR BENEFITS
Pension Scheme: We offer a career average pension scheme, providing generous benefits upon retirement, as well as a lump sum and pensions for dependants
Flexible working: available upon request, subject to operational requirements
Part-time and job share opportunities - all our full time vacancies are open to job share unless otherwise stated
A variety of different types of paid leave covering emergency and planned leave, maternity, paternity, adoption and parental leave
25 days holiday rising to 31 days (depending on Local Government service)
An extensive range of learning and development opportunities
Employee Assistance Programme – 24/7 Confidential advice and support on personal, work, family, and relationship issues
Discounted health and fitness membership
Trade Unions: For a small fee, all employees have the opportunity to join a Trade Union
HOW TO APPLY
All applications must be made on online - please visit https://bit.ly/45Yo0Ke
For an informal discussion about this role please contact
Name Matt Canterford
Job Title Assistant Director and Chief Technology Officer
Phone Number 07706 349657
Email matt.canterford@stevenage.gov.uk
Closing date for receipt of applications : 26 June 2023
Interviews will be held the week commencing: 3 July 2023
Please note that if we receive a large volume of applications for this role, we reserve the right to close this vacancy ahead of the published closing date
Stevenage Borough Council (SBC) is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff, volunteers and recruitment candidates to share this commitment. SBC shall take all reasonable steps to employ staff who are safe to work with children, young people and vulnerable adults. For posts identified with regular contact with these groups applicants will be required to undertake a Value Based Interview. The council supports the legislative requirements for employing and maintaining safer staff and the guidance specified by Hertfordshire Safeguarding Adults Board
Stevenage Borough Council is committed to Equal Opportunities for All. For further information please click https://www.stevenage.gov.uk/about-the-council/jobs-and-careers/equal-opportunities
£28,851 - £33,843
Maidstone/Coldharbour
Permanent, Full time
37 hours per week
An opportunity to join our 2nd / 3rd line IT Support Team (End User Computing Team) has arisen, working across a wide sway of technologies and applications on the Windows 10 Operating System. Gaining a wide exposure to the latest hardware and software. Managing, supporting, installing, and fixing a wide variety of workstations and laptop devices, their operating system, software, and the Office 365 suite.
We are seeking a highly motivated individual to join the EUC Support team in Kent.
The role is supporting our officers and staff IT requirements across both Kent and Essex Police force, via remote software, MS Teams, phone and face to face. Supporting front line officers and staff is vitally important, so patience, tact and positivity is required, to put our operational officers at ease and be able to work through their problems with them. Working for a collaborative department, you may be required to travel to other Police sites within county, therefore a valid driving licence is essential.
In your application, please evidence your experience in:
Supporting and using Windows 10 Operating System and laptop / workstation diagnostic skills
Effective communication skills, preferably gained within a customer service environment
Knowledge of the main key Microsoft Office applications including the Office 365 suite
Driving Licence
Please also evidence if you have any understanding or knowledge of the following desirable areas in your application for this role:
Knowledge of Microsoft Active Directory which oversees all users and devices in a Windows environment.
An understanding of basic networking principles and diagnostic skills.
Attention to detail when demonstrating tasks which require a high level of accuracy and detail which ensures ability in maintaining approved working practices and systems.
An understanding of the principles of Information Technology Infrastructure Library (ITIL) in a support services arena.
The role requires working at a fixed site. Currently the designated contractual workplace for this role is located at Kent Police Sutton Road Maidstone but please be aware that this location is potentially moving to Coldharbour in the near future. Please note that any excess travel costs from the existing contractual workplace to any future contractual workplace will not be paid and applicants are advised to take potential travel mileage increases into consideration when deciding to apply.
The role is Standard Office hours Monday to Friday with an out of hours on call rota.
If you are looking for an opportunity to work within IT for the police and you are an adaptable, self-motivated and enthusiastic person who is willing to learn, then we would welcome an application from you.
We are committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive workplace, where difference is embraced, supported and talent is progressed and enhanced. We encourage applications from all and will support and encourage those from protected characteristics.
Please also include your CV as part of your application.
For further information regarding the role, please contact Ashley.steel@kent.police.uk
Closing Date: 13 March 2023.
Feb 27, 2023
Full time
£28,851 - £33,843
Maidstone/Coldharbour
Permanent, Full time
37 hours per week
An opportunity to join our 2nd / 3rd line IT Support Team (End User Computing Team) has arisen, working across a wide sway of technologies and applications on the Windows 10 Operating System. Gaining a wide exposure to the latest hardware and software. Managing, supporting, installing, and fixing a wide variety of workstations and laptop devices, their operating system, software, and the Office 365 suite.
We are seeking a highly motivated individual to join the EUC Support team in Kent.
The role is supporting our officers and staff IT requirements across both Kent and Essex Police force, via remote software, MS Teams, phone and face to face. Supporting front line officers and staff is vitally important, so patience, tact and positivity is required, to put our operational officers at ease and be able to work through their problems with them. Working for a collaborative department, you may be required to travel to other Police sites within county, therefore a valid driving licence is essential.
In your application, please evidence your experience in:
Supporting and using Windows 10 Operating System and laptop / workstation diagnostic skills
Effective communication skills, preferably gained within a customer service environment
Knowledge of the main key Microsoft Office applications including the Office 365 suite
Driving Licence
Please also evidence if you have any understanding or knowledge of the following desirable areas in your application for this role:
Knowledge of Microsoft Active Directory which oversees all users and devices in a Windows environment.
An understanding of basic networking principles and diagnostic skills.
Attention to detail when demonstrating tasks which require a high level of accuracy and detail which ensures ability in maintaining approved working practices and systems.
An understanding of the principles of Information Technology Infrastructure Library (ITIL) in a support services arena.
The role requires working at a fixed site. Currently the designated contractual workplace for this role is located at Kent Police Sutton Road Maidstone but please be aware that this location is potentially moving to Coldharbour in the near future. Please note that any excess travel costs from the existing contractual workplace to any future contractual workplace will not be paid and applicants are advised to take potential travel mileage increases into consideration when deciding to apply.
The role is Standard Office hours Monday to Friday with an out of hours on call rota.
If you are looking for an opportunity to work within IT for the police and you are an adaptable, self-motivated and enthusiastic person who is willing to learn, then we would welcome an application from you.
We are committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive workplace, where difference is embraced, supported and talent is progressed and enhanced. We encourage applications from all and will support and encourage those from protected characteristics.
Please also include your CV as part of your application.
For further information regarding the role, please contact Ashley.steel@kent.police.uk
Closing Date: 13 March 2023.
ERP Support Desk Analyst
Based in our Skipton, UK office
Are you looking for your next opportunity in an ERP role? Do you already have skills in Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central?
MBP Solutions is experiencing a period of exciting growth, and we’re moving our ERP system to Business Central. This has created an opportunity for an ERP Administrator, ideally with Business Central experience, to work on our digitisation projects and provide helpdesk support for our growing international business. This role will provide 1st and 2nd line support to the business, as well as working closely with our gold partners to manage any escalated 3rd line support tickets and follow these through to completion. Ideally you will have a good working knowledge of Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central and/or previous Navision versions. Change management is a key aspect of the role, and the successful candidate will work with the business and process owners to define requirements, functional test and assist with any acceptance testing. Business Central is our core business system, and this role will be involved with a range of integration projects with third party applications as well as workflow/process development.
About us
At MBP Solutions, we believe passionately in the importance and benefit of being a ‘purpose-driven enterprise’. Having a strong and clear sense of purpose, setting out where we want to get to in the
future and explaining what we value most in terms of how we all want to work together is an essential part of our growth plan.
Founded in 1999, we specialise in adding value to biological by-products through our unique know-how regarding product applications, sustainability, sales and marketing, legal compliance and supply chain management. With a focus on the utilisation of the resources in biological by-products, MBP Solutions has developed a unique concept called OMBP (Outsourced Management of By-Products) 360ᵒ solutions
where by-products and wastes from more than 40 different factories in Europe, North America, Asia and Africa are managed in a sustainable
We have in place a set of strong and very simple messages that are built on everything that MBP Solutions has done to date. These statements are a reference point and reminder for all of us in MBP Solutions about how we want to work together, where we are heading and how we will get there:
We work together for a more sustainable world by helping industries reduce their impact on the
We turn one industry’s by-product into another industry’s raw material by partnering with them
to optimise resource use and generate added value.
We are global experts in by-products and their application, including supply chain management, international sales and marketing, legal compliance and
We want to be globally recognised as the go-to partner for industries who want to handle by-products in a sustainable and responsible way.
As employers, we work in a truly multi-national way, local to our customers but as a team across all the countries in which we operate. With offices in Europe, Asia and North America, we offer a collaborative, friendly and smart-working culture with a focus on innovation and delivering real value for our customers.
Your main tasks will be:
Business Central/Continia/Jet helpdesk function – dealing with internal queries relating to system use and potential bugs, escalating to gold partners when needed.
Working with the business to create functional requirements and user
Functional testing of enhancements completed by gold
Ensure that data owners are following best practice with regular reporting to highlight
Manage our master data and deal with requests for changes
Create training documents for administrative processes and system
Complete the onboarding/offboarding and training of new
Manage and maintain security roles and
Ensure preparedness for Microsoft updates, evaluate how this may affect MBP and provide a summary of key points and actions. Take actions as direction and prepare communications to wider company on changes or updates.
Review and analyse the current state of Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central and develop strategies for improving or further leveraging existing
Write news articles relating to Business Central and be the champion of the product.
We are looking for someone with the following essential experience or qualifications (please only apply if you can demonstrate your experience, by providing on the job or education examples):
A bachelor's degree or equivalent in a relevant IT
As a minimum, two years of experience configuring, maintaining, documenting and supporting a company’s ERP, with a preference for working experience using Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central or Dynamics NAV. Knowledge of other ERP systems such as SAP or Oracle will also be
General understanding of accounting and operations processes with logistics and sales process experience an
Knowledge of data management such as importing from spreadsheets and using data
Understanding of relational databases.
Advanced Microsoft Office 365 skills including SharePoint, Power Automate
Experience using Continia Document Capture and Jet Analytics (preferred, not required).
Experience of building relationships across all levels and areas of the business along with a pragmatic approach to problem-solving.
Written and verbal English language skills at business
Essential demonstrable Skills/Profile we are looking for:
Strong communication skills, with the ability to communicate effectively at all levels
Ability to work well on own initiative, presenting ideas
Strong analytical skills
Structured, methodical and well-organised
Ability to work well under pressure and to deadlines
Enthusiasm and self-motivation, with a proactive approach to all tasks
Team player who contributes to our collaborative culture
High attention to detail with evidenced problem-solving skills
A positive approach to change
Why work for us?
Sustainability has been part of our ideological backbone since the beginning, as our organisation captures and delivers value in economic, environmental and social terms.
Our business brings to life the concepts of industrial ecology and circular economy by materialising the idea that the co-stream of one industry can be used as a key resource by another.
Our technical expertise, market knowledge and legal understanding help to promote the optimal and efficient use of natural resources, reduce waste and toxic emissions, reduce operating costs and generate new revenue. As a result, we improve the environmental, economic and social performance of our suppliers and customers, with whom we work together to enable the recycling and recovery of residual resources. MBP has several sustainability and quality certifications and works actively with LEAN.
We offer:
A competitive salary
Working for an international company dedicated to sustainability, the environment and natural resources
Free parking
Our UK office is based on the Broughton Hall Estate in Skipton, where you are surrounded by the natural beauty of the Yorkshire Dales
A friendly, professional and nurturing culture, dedicated to engagement and retention
Flexibility with hybrid working (up to 3 days a week from home) after a suitable period of review
Training opportunities with a focus on professional development
Occasional international travel to other MBP offices (role dependent)
For more information about MBP or the position, please visit www.mbpsolutions.com
NO AGENCIES PLEASE
Sep 15, 2022
Full time
ERP Support Desk Analyst
Based in our Skipton, UK office
Are you looking for your next opportunity in an ERP role? Do you already have skills in Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central?
MBP Solutions is experiencing a period of exciting growth, and we’re moving our ERP system to Business Central. This has created an opportunity for an ERP Administrator, ideally with Business Central experience, to work on our digitisation projects and provide helpdesk support for our growing international business. This role will provide 1st and 2nd line support to the business, as well as working closely with our gold partners to manage any escalated 3rd line support tickets and follow these through to completion. Ideally you will have a good working knowledge of Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central and/or previous Navision versions. Change management is a key aspect of the role, and the successful candidate will work with the business and process owners to define requirements, functional test and assist with any acceptance testing. Business Central is our core business system, and this role will be involved with a range of integration projects with third party applications as well as workflow/process development.
About us
At MBP Solutions, we believe passionately in the importance and benefit of being a ‘purpose-driven enterprise’. Having a strong and clear sense of purpose, setting out where we want to get to in the
future and explaining what we value most in terms of how we all want to work together is an essential part of our growth plan.
Founded in 1999, we specialise in adding value to biological by-products through our unique know-how regarding product applications, sustainability, sales and marketing, legal compliance and supply chain management. With a focus on the utilisation of the resources in biological by-products, MBP Solutions has developed a unique concept called OMBP (Outsourced Management of By-Products) 360ᵒ solutions
where by-products and wastes from more than 40 different factories in Europe, North America, Asia and Africa are managed in a sustainable
We have in place a set of strong and very simple messages that are built on everything that MBP Solutions has done to date. These statements are a reference point and reminder for all of us in MBP Solutions about how we want to work together, where we are heading and how we will get there:
We work together for a more sustainable world by helping industries reduce their impact on the
We turn one industry’s by-product into another industry’s raw material by partnering with them
to optimise resource use and generate added value.
We are global experts in by-products and their application, including supply chain management, international sales and marketing, legal compliance and
We want to be globally recognised as the go-to partner for industries who want to handle by-products in a sustainable and responsible way.
As employers, we work in a truly multi-national way, local to our customers but as a team across all the countries in which we operate. With offices in Europe, Asia and North America, we offer a collaborative, friendly and smart-working culture with a focus on innovation and delivering real value for our customers.
Your main tasks will be:
Business Central/Continia/Jet helpdesk function – dealing with internal queries relating to system use and potential bugs, escalating to gold partners when needed.
Working with the business to create functional requirements and user
Functional testing of enhancements completed by gold
Ensure that data owners are following best practice with regular reporting to highlight
Manage our master data and deal with requests for changes
Create training documents for administrative processes and system
Complete the onboarding/offboarding and training of new
Manage and maintain security roles and
Ensure preparedness for Microsoft updates, evaluate how this may affect MBP and provide a summary of key points and actions. Take actions as direction and prepare communications to wider company on changes or updates.
Review and analyse the current state of Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central and develop strategies for improving or further leveraging existing
Write news articles relating to Business Central and be the champion of the product.
We are looking for someone with the following essential experience or qualifications (please only apply if you can demonstrate your experience, by providing on the job or education examples):
A bachelor's degree or equivalent in a relevant IT
As a minimum, two years of experience configuring, maintaining, documenting and supporting a company’s ERP, with a preference for working experience using Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central or Dynamics NAV. Knowledge of other ERP systems such as SAP or Oracle will also be
General understanding of accounting and operations processes with logistics and sales process experience an
Knowledge of data management such as importing from spreadsheets and using data
Understanding of relational databases.
Advanced Microsoft Office 365 skills including SharePoint, Power Automate
Experience using Continia Document Capture and Jet Analytics (preferred, not required).
Experience of building relationships across all levels and areas of the business along with a pragmatic approach to problem-solving.
Written and verbal English language skills at business
Essential demonstrable Skills/Profile we are looking for:
Strong communication skills, with the ability to communicate effectively at all levels
Ability to work well on own initiative, presenting ideas
Strong analytical skills
Structured, methodical and well-organised
Ability to work well under pressure and to deadlines
Enthusiasm and self-motivation, with a proactive approach to all tasks
Team player who contributes to our collaborative culture
High attention to detail with evidenced problem-solving skills
A positive approach to change
Why work for us?
Sustainability has been part of our ideological backbone since the beginning, as our organisation captures and delivers value in economic, environmental and social terms.
Our business brings to life the concepts of industrial ecology and circular economy by materialising the idea that the co-stream of one industry can be used as a key resource by another.
Our technical expertise, market knowledge and legal understanding help to promote the optimal and efficient use of natural resources, reduce waste and toxic emissions, reduce operating costs and generate new revenue. As a result, we improve the environmental, economic and social performance of our suppliers and customers, with whom we work together to enable the recycling and recovery of residual resources. MBP has several sustainability and quality certifications and works actively with LEAN.
We offer:
A competitive salary
Working for an international company dedicated to sustainability, the environment and natural resources
Free parking
Our UK office is based on the Broughton Hall Estate in Skipton, where you are surrounded by the natural beauty of the Yorkshire Dales
A friendly, professional and nurturing culture, dedicated to engagement and retention
Flexibility with hybrid working (up to 3 days a week from home) after a suitable period of review
Training opportunities with a focus on professional development
Occasional international travel to other MBP offices (role dependent)
For more information about MBP or the position, please visit www.mbpsolutions.com
NO AGENCIES PLEASE
Growing events platform is seeking an experienced web developer to join a London-based team. Our mission is to grow and develop a web-based family events platform and ticketing service.
Hybrid work arrangements are offered between our North London office and work from home. Visa sponsorship can be offered.
Required Experience:
5+ years software development experience
Comfortable with custom-coding a variety of web applications
Knowledge and experience of all stages of web development from ideation to deployment
Accustomed to creating testing systems and quality checks
Good communication skills and able to work in a team
Fluent level of English language is necessary
Good Use of:
Backend: PHP, MySQL, MVC, JavaScript
Frontend: Vue or React, JavaScript, HTML, CSS, JQuery
Database: MySQL
Other: GIT
Optional: experience with Docker, GCP, AWS, Python, React Native, Scrum (or other agile methodologies), TDD/BDD would be a bonus
Key Responsibilities:
Ensuring the smooth running of the events platform
Optimizing for fast page-loading speeds and reliable performance
Planning and architecting the development of a number of new features
Delivering projects to agreed deadlines, in good quality
Creating tests and testing code of new features
Problem-solving any issues with the site, including diagnosing and correcting any bugs
You would be working under a Team Lead in a small team of web developers, and a designer. The right candidate should be based in/around London, UK and able to commute to North London for office-based work two days a week.
Sep 03, 2022
Full time
Growing events platform is seeking an experienced web developer to join a London-based team. Our mission is to grow and develop a web-based family events platform and ticketing service.
Hybrid work arrangements are offered between our North London office and work from home. Visa sponsorship can be offered.
Required Experience:
5+ years software development experience
Comfortable with custom-coding a variety of web applications
Knowledge and experience of all stages of web development from ideation to deployment
Accustomed to creating testing systems and quality checks
Good communication skills and able to work in a team
Fluent level of English language is necessary
Good Use of:
Backend: PHP, MySQL, MVC, JavaScript
Frontend: Vue or React, JavaScript, HTML, CSS, JQuery
Database: MySQL
Other: GIT
Optional: experience with Docker, GCP, AWS, Python, React Native, Scrum (or other agile methodologies), TDD/BDD would be a bonus
Key Responsibilities:
Ensuring the smooth running of the events platform
Optimizing for fast page-loading speeds and reliable performance
Planning and architecting the development of a number of new features
Delivering projects to agreed deadlines, in good quality
Creating tests and testing code of new features
Problem-solving any issues with the site, including diagnosing and correcting any bugs
You would be working under a Team Lead in a small team of web developers, and a designer. The right candidate should be based in/around London, UK and able to commute to North London for office-based work two days a week.
Job Summary:
The Security Systems Support Engineer (SSE) is an embedded role, with one of Pinkerton's largest clients (Fortune 500 company). The SSE will on a day-to-day basis, manage and maintain a strong working relationship with internal and external stakeholders to ensure the timely triaging, escalation, resolution, and coordination of all activities relating to the enterprise electronic security system to minimize system downtime.
The Engineer provides reactive (including out of hours on call) first-line technical support to service requests with remote diagnosis and resolution of system faults and proactively monitors the health of all security systems and devices. This position can be based anywhere (remote) within the United Kingdom.
Essential Functions:
Represent Pinkerton's core values of integrity, vigilance, and excellence.
Maintain currency (working practices, risk, threat, regulatory, standards, technology) to ensure the delivery of the essential skills of the role.
Maintain accurate, up to date trackers/reporting tools and provide daily, weekly, and monthly reporting metrics.
Mitigate any associated risks and develop (with the appointed installation provider) a coordinated project schedule/plan.
Monitor the various email security support aliases, triage, prioritise, and respond within the agreed response times.
Ensure all faults are captured accurately in the tracker ticketing system.
Provide remote investigation, first line support of all security systems, with escalations to appropriate resources.
Provide first line support to the Security Operations Centre's for all reported security system issues, escalating accordingly after triage.
Provide first line diagnostics of system issues prior to call outs being raised with the security vendor.
Following first line review and diagnostics of any security system faults, provide supporting information of the issue to the security vendor to enable them to provide a costing for site attendance or to expediate a quicker resolution provides estimated cost based upon the approved ROM calculator.
Obtain confirmation from the business owner of related break-fix costs and once approved provide purchase order confirmation to the point of contact or the security vendor and instruct to attend site.
Record and keep updated the break-fix call out log tracking and ticketing system at all stages, so it reflects the latest status of the call out/issue. This will include escalation, update, rectification notes, financials, and any associated correspondence.
Coordinate any works and site visits relating to the security systems with other parties and stakeholders on site following their processes as required.
Support with the coordination and oversee the execution of the planned preventative maintenance delivery by approved security vendors and validate their work in accordance with the clients' expectations.
Review any remediation proposal provided by the approved security vendors to ensure suitability prior to submittal for client for approval.
Escalate any concerns which impact on the security systems' performance to the EMEA Supplier Manager.
Perform routine daily, weekly, and monthly spot checks on the systems to verify their correct operations and where required provide reports.
Conduct signal review - using the site signal trace – identify any items in the system tree that need review and provide a detailed breakdown of each devices reported activity along with any devices needing special attention.
Support the EMEA Supplier Manager with managing the EMEA approved security device/vendor list by providing feedback and input on supplier/device performance with recommendations for areas of improvement.
Contribute to the development and continual improvement of the EMEA regional specific standards, processes and supporting documentation. Ensure all processes are optimized and continually aligned to the client requirements.
All other duties assigned.
Education, Experience, and Certifications:
Bachelor's degree and five or more years of experience gained in an engineering capacity of installing, servicing, commissioning, technical support role, managing the deployment of standalone and integrated physical electronic security systems.
Competencies:
Thorough understanding of IT principles and practices.
Good understanding of enterprise security in a business environment.
Solid understanding of security operations, design, and systems integration.
Understanding of security systems Analog and IP CCTV, Access Control, Intrusion – intimate knowledge of Lenel, Milestone and Galaxy are desirable but the ability to learn these systems is critical.
Knowledge of local code/regulation/legislation knowledge for EMEA is desirable.
Able to take accountability and ownership of issues, actions, decisions, and outcomes.
Adaptable to work variations while ensuring on-going performance effectiveness.
Pinkerton is an equal opportunity employer and provides equal opportunity to all applicants for all positions without regard to race/ethnicity, color, national origin, ancestry, sex/gender, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, marital/prenatal status, pregnancy/childbirth or related conditions, religion, creed, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status or any protected status by local, state, federal or country-specific law.
Jun 12, 2022
Full time
Job Summary:
The Security Systems Support Engineer (SSE) is an embedded role, with one of Pinkerton's largest clients (Fortune 500 company). The SSE will on a day-to-day basis, manage and maintain a strong working relationship with internal and external stakeholders to ensure the timely triaging, escalation, resolution, and coordination of all activities relating to the enterprise electronic security system to minimize system downtime.
The Engineer provides reactive (including out of hours on call) first-line technical support to service requests with remote diagnosis and resolution of system faults and proactively monitors the health of all security systems and devices. This position can be based anywhere (remote) within the United Kingdom.
Essential Functions:
Represent Pinkerton's core values of integrity, vigilance, and excellence.
Maintain currency (working practices, risk, threat, regulatory, standards, technology) to ensure the delivery of the essential skills of the role.
Maintain accurate, up to date trackers/reporting tools and provide daily, weekly, and monthly reporting metrics.
Mitigate any associated risks and develop (with the appointed installation provider) a coordinated project schedule/plan.
Monitor the various email security support aliases, triage, prioritise, and respond within the agreed response times.
Ensure all faults are captured accurately in the tracker ticketing system.
Provide remote investigation, first line support of all security systems, with escalations to appropriate resources.
Provide first line support to the Security Operations Centre's for all reported security system issues, escalating accordingly after triage.
Provide first line diagnostics of system issues prior to call outs being raised with the security vendor.
Following first line review and diagnostics of any security system faults, provide supporting information of the issue to the security vendor to enable them to provide a costing for site attendance or to expediate a quicker resolution provides estimated cost based upon the approved ROM calculator.
Obtain confirmation from the business owner of related break-fix costs and once approved provide purchase order confirmation to the point of contact or the security vendor and instruct to attend site.
Record and keep updated the break-fix call out log tracking and ticketing system at all stages, so it reflects the latest status of the call out/issue. This will include escalation, update, rectification notes, financials, and any associated correspondence.
Coordinate any works and site visits relating to the security systems with other parties and stakeholders on site following their processes as required.
Support with the coordination and oversee the execution of the planned preventative maintenance delivery by approved security vendors and validate their work in accordance with the clients' expectations.
Review any remediation proposal provided by the approved security vendors to ensure suitability prior to submittal for client for approval.
Escalate any concerns which impact on the security systems' performance to the EMEA Supplier Manager.
Perform routine daily, weekly, and monthly spot checks on the systems to verify their correct operations and where required provide reports.
Conduct signal review - using the site signal trace – identify any items in the system tree that need review and provide a detailed breakdown of each devices reported activity along with any devices needing special attention.
Support the EMEA Supplier Manager with managing the EMEA approved security device/vendor list by providing feedback and input on supplier/device performance with recommendations for areas of improvement.
Contribute to the development and continual improvement of the EMEA regional specific standards, processes and supporting documentation. Ensure all processes are optimized and continually aligned to the client requirements.
All other duties assigned.
Education, Experience, and Certifications:
Bachelor's degree and five or more years of experience gained in an engineering capacity of installing, servicing, commissioning, technical support role, managing the deployment of standalone and integrated physical electronic security systems.
Competencies:
Thorough understanding of IT principles and practices.
Good understanding of enterprise security in a business environment.
Solid understanding of security operations, design, and systems integration.
Understanding of security systems Analog and IP CCTV, Access Control, Intrusion – intimate knowledge of Lenel, Milestone and Galaxy are desirable but the ability to learn these systems is critical.
Knowledge of local code/regulation/legislation knowledge for EMEA is desirable.
Able to take accountability and ownership of issues, actions, decisions, and outcomes.
Adaptable to work variations while ensuring on-going performance effectiveness.
Pinkerton is an equal opportunity employer and provides equal opportunity to all applicants for all positions without regard to race/ethnicity, color, national origin, ancestry, sex/gender, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, marital/prenatal status, pregnancy/childbirth or related conditions, religion, creed, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status or any protected status by local, state, federal or country-specific law.
Full Stack Software Developer – East Midlands Pay Rate to Umbrella: Up to £550 per day Security Clearance: DBS CV Deadline: Monday 25th at 13:00 Interview Process: 1 stage teams Headcount: 1 Digital/Non Digital: Digital Contracting Authority: NHS Arden and Greater East Midlands Commissioning Support Unit Contract Length: 6 months Location: remote IR35: Inside Minimum Requirement: Arden & GEM CSU is searching for a talented individual to support our Systems and Reporting Team. The applicant will have at least 3 years experience developing .NET based web systems and should be familiar with working in the Azure Cloud. Significant experience in the following; .NET Web Development Automated deployment (CI/CD) Microsoft SQL Server Azure Cloud based Technologies Build web based customer facing systems Debugging complex problems Design and implement a web based system from the ground up 1. Excellent programming skills in .Net using C#, MVC, Entity Framework, Web API. Visual Studio IDE. Web Hosting / IIS. OAuth 2.0 /OpenID Connect. 2. .NET Core Web Development - C# 3. Bootstrap Responsive Web Design, HTML 5, CSS, JavaScript, Angular Framework 4. Microsoft Azure Cloud 5. Azure Dev Ops (CI/CD) 6. OAuth 2.0 / OIDC 7. Understanding of OOP design and modelling techniques. 8. Microsoft SQL Server 9. XUnit Testing Framewaork 10. AGILE working practices 11. Good communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to provide detailed and technical advice to both specialists and non-technical staff and customers. 12. Excellent written, presentation and verbal skills. Degree in Computing Science or equivalent knowledge and experience gained through working at a similar level in specialist area Designs, runs and improves software that meets user needs. Responsible for writing clean, secure code following a test-driven approach; create code that is open by default and easy for others to reuse. Lead development on one or a small number of related project teams. Be proficient in a wide range of technical systems; be involved in identifying appropriate technology and approaches, deciding when software should be written; contribute to the developer community; provide technical leadership; promote knowledge sharing and adoption of good practice. Typical Skills: Manage the service components to ensure they meet business needs and performance targets. Identify process optimisation opportunities. Designing solutions and services with security controls embedded, specifically engineered as mitigation against security threats. Demonstrate strong understanding and application of the most appropriate modern standards. Advise on the right way to apply standards and methods, ensuring compliance. Maintain technical responsibility for all the stages and iterations of a software development project. Know a variety of methods of prototyping and can choose the most appropriate ones. Review the systems designs of others to ensure selection of appropriate technology. Coordinate build activities across systems and understand how to undertake and support integration-testing activities. Know how to prioritise and define approaches to understand the user story, guiding others in doing so. You can offer recommendations on the best tools and methods to be used.
Apr 22, 2022
Contractor
Full Stack Software Developer – East Midlands Pay Rate to Umbrella: Up to £550 per day Security Clearance: DBS CV Deadline: Monday 25th at 13:00 Interview Process: 1 stage teams Headcount: 1 Digital/Non Digital: Digital Contracting Authority: NHS Arden and Greater East Midlands Commissioning Support Unit Contract Length: 6 months Location: remote IR35: Inside Minimum Requirement: Arden & GEM CSU is searching for a talented individual to support our Systems and Reporting Team. The applicant will have at least 3 years experience developing .NET based web systems and should be familiar with working in the Azure Cloud. Significant experience in the following; .NET Web Development Automated deployment (CI/CD) Microsoft SQL Server Azure Cloud based Technologies Build web based customer facing systems Debugging complex problems Design and implement a web based system from the ground up 1. Excellent programming skills in .Net using C#, MVC, Entity Framework, Web API. Visual Studio IDE. Web Hosting / IIS. OAuth 2.0 /OpenID Connect. 2. .NET Core Web Development - C# 3. Bootstrap Responsive Web Design, HTML 5, CSS, JavaScript, Angular Framework 4. Microsoft Azure Cloud 5. Azure Dev Ops (CI/CD) 6. OAuth 2.0 / OIDC 7. Understanding of OOP design and modelling techniques. 8. Microsoft SQL Server 9. XUnit Testing Framewaork 10. AGILE working practices 11. Good communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to provide detailed and technical advice to both specialists and non-technical staff and customers. 12. Excellent written, presentation and verbal skills. Degree in Computing Science or equivalent knowledge and experience gained through working at a similar level in specialist area Designs, runs and improves software that meets user needs. Responsible for writing clean, secure code following a test-driven approach; create code that is open by default and easy for others to reuse. Lead development on one or a small number of related project teams. Be proficient in a wide range of technical systems; be involved in identifying appropriate technology and approaches, deciding when software should be written; contribute to the developer community; provide technical leadership; promote knowledge sharing and adoption of good practice. Typical Skills: Manage the service components to ensure they meet business needs and performance targets. Identify process optimisation opportunities. Designing solutions and services with security controls embedded, specifically engineered as mitigation against security threats. Demonstrate strong understanding and application of the most appropriate modern standards. Advise on the right way to apply standards and methods, ensuring compliance. Maintain technical responsibility for all the stages and iterations of a software development project. Know a variety of methods of prototyping and can choose the most appropriate ones. Review the systems designs of others to ensure selection of appropriate technology. Coordinate build activities across systems and understand how to undertake and support integration-testing activities. Know how to prioritise and define approaches to understand the user story, guiding others in doing so. You can offer recommendations on the best tools and methods to be used.
Senior Software Engineer ( Hybrid - Manchester )
Security Clearance: BPSS Pay Rate to Umbrella: £550 Umb CV Deadline: 21/04 AT 3pm Interview Process: MS Team Headcount: 1 Digital/Non Digital: Digital Contract Length: 4 Months Location: Hybrid – 2 days a week in Manchester office IR35: Inside Minimum Requirement: • Previous experience of working for a government department. • Familiarity with native Android application development • Familiar with WorkspaceONE/AirWatch • Familiar with Certificate Based Authentication • Familiar with integration with ADFS for SAML IdP. • Must be able to develop native iOS mobile applications using Swift • Must be able to develop REST APIs using NodeJS • Must be able to develop using test driven development • Must be able to develop against an API first architecture • Use strict content security policies and guard against common OWASP attacks. • Must be able to use Git • Able to lead and mentor both front-end and back-end developers • Must be familiar with developing native iOS applications • Familiar with using XCode 13.0 • Familiar with Swift 5.5 to support the development of iOS application or iOS 15+ • Familiar with setting up and configuring a CI/CD pipeline such as GitLab • Familiar with consuming REST APIs • Experience with consuming AppConfig (Managed Application Configuration) • Familiar with the packaging and delivery of applications using the Apple Custom App store • Familiar with tools such as Fast Lane and Test Flight to deliver apps
Apr 21, 2022
Contractor
Senior Software Engineer ( Hybrid - Manchester )
Security Clearance: BPSS Pay Rate to Umbrella: £550 Umb CV Deadline: 21/04 AT 3pm Interview Process: MS Team Headcount: 1 Digital/Non Digital: Digital Contract Length: 4 Months Location: Hybrid – 2 days a week in Manchester office IR35: Inside Minimum Requirement: • Previous experience of working for a government department. • Familiarity with native Android application development • Familiar with WorkspaceONE/AirWatch • Familiar with Certificate Based Authentication • Familiar with integration with ADFS for SAML IdP. • Must be able to develop native iOS mobile applications using Swift • Must be able to develop REST APIs using NodeJS • Must be able to develop using test driven development • Must be able to develop against an API first architecture • Use strict content security policies and guard against common OWASP attacks. • Must be able to use Git • Able to lead and mentor both front-end and back-end developers • Must be familiar with developing native iOS applications • Familiar with using XCode 13.0 • Familiar with Swift 5.5 to support the development of iOS application or iOS 15+ • Familiar with setting up and configuring a CI/CD pipeline such as GitLab • Familiar with consuming REST APIs • Experience with consuming AppConfig (Managed Application Configuration) • Familiar with the packaging and delivery of applications using the Apple Custom App store • Familiar with tools such as Fast Lane and Test Flight to deliver apps
Permanent | Full-time | All-year Round (52 weeks per year) Starting Salary c.£30,000 per annum depending on skills, knowledge and experience
The Felsted IT Services team is a critical and integral part of the Felsted community and the role of the IT Engineer is to manage the complex challenges of scale that are unique to Felsted’s technically intricate ecosystem. With the recent appointment of a Director of Digital Strategy, it is an exciting time to be joining Felsted and the ICT department.
The main duties of the role are to design, install and test hardware, software and networks and maintain the IT asset tracker plus partner with the leadership team on system forecasts and critical issues affecting the IT systems.
A degree in a Computer Science related area of study would be desirable, or equivalent practical experience, together with extensive knowledge and experience with OS administration, hardware systems, OS internals on Windows and *nix systems, as is knowledge of networks, networking security systems and infrastructure. The successful candidate must be able to demonstrate problem-solving, collaborative and communications skills together with the ability to interpret and analyse information to create meaningful reports.
This role is a permanent position working Monday to Friday from 8:30am to 5:00pm, all-year round. The post holder is required to work one Saturday per month during term-time and be on-call as per the department’s rota. The starting salary for this role is c.£30,000 per annum (depending on skills, knowledge and experience) plus there is a call-out allowance of £133.19 per month (£1,598.28 per annum). Further information and a full job description can be found within the ‘Role Information Pack’.
Benefits include free life assurance, uniform and parking; contributory pension scheme (matched at 4%); membership availability to the School’s healthcare scheme (via BUPA); free lunch on full days worked; free hot drinks supplied and lunch/dinner provided; annual salary reviews; free use of the Felsted Gym and pool facilities; subsidised on-site Coffee Shop; and membership to Felsted Connect; an online multi-platform engagement tool where employees have access to hundreds of exclusive discounts and offers from online and high-street retailers. More information on our rewards package can be found on our website felsted.org/employment-opps/rewards.
Felsted is a leading day and boarding independent school based in a stunning village campus in North Essex. Founded in 1564 by Richard Lord Riche, who had been a Lord Chancellor under King Edward VI, Felsted today provides an exceptional holistic education to approximately 1100 boys and girls aged four to eighteen. We celebrated our 450th anniversary in 2014, one of only a handful of schools in the country that have claimed this historic milestone. We employ more than 160 teachers and 440 operational staff in a community orientated environment, ensuring our pupils receive the very best in learning and co-curricular activities.
We are rated ‘Excellent in every aspect' by the Independent Schools Inspectorate.
Closing date for receipt of applications is Monday 24 January 2022 at 9:00am.
If you would like to apply for this position, please visit our website www.felsted.org/employment-opps to complete our online application process.
Felsted is committed to equal opportunities and maintaining a safe and secure environment for all pupils and a ‘culture of vigilance’ to safeguard and protect all in its care, and to all aspects of its ‘Safeguarding (Child Protection and Staff Behaviour) Policy’. All employees are subject to pre-employment checks including a Disclosure and Barring Service check.
Jan 04, 2022
Full time
Permanent | Full-time | All-year Round (52 weeks per year) Starting Salary c.£30,000 per annum depending on skills, knowledge and experience
The Felsted IT Services team is a critical and integral part of the Felsted community and the role of the IT Engineer is to manage the complex challenges of scale that are unique to Felsted’s technically intricate ecosystem. With the recent appointment of a Director of Digital Strategy, it is an exciting time to be joining Felsted and the ICT department.
The main duties of the role are to design, install and test hardware, software and networks and maintain the IT asset tracker plus partner with the leadership team on system forecasts and critical issues affecting the IT systems.
A degree in a Computer Science related area of study would be desirable, or equivalent practical experience, together with extensive knowledge and experience with OS administration, hardware systems, OS internals on Windows and *nix systems, as is knowledge of networks, networking security systems and infrastructure. The successful candidate must be able to demonstrate problem-solving, collaborative and communications skills together with the ability to interpret and analyse information to create meaningful reports.
This role is a permanent position working Monday to Friday from 8:30am to 5:00pm, all-year round. The post holder is required to work one Saturday per month during term-time and be on-call as per the department’s rota. The starting salary for this role is c.£30,000 per annum (depending on skills, knowledge and experience) plus there is a call-out allowance of £133.19 per month (£1,598.28 per annum). Further information and a full job description can be found within the ‘Role Information Pack’.
Benefits include free life assurance, uniform and parking; contributory pension scheme (matched at 4%); membership availability to the School’s healthcare scheme (via BUPA); free lunch on full days worked; free hot drinks supplied and lunch/dinner provided; annual salary reviews; free use of the Felsted Gym and pool facilities; subsidised on-site Coffee Shop; and membership to Felsted Connect; an online multi-platform engagement tool where employees have access to hundreds of exclusive discounts and offers from online and high-street retailers. More information on our rewards package can be found on our website felsted.org/employment-opps/rewards.
Felsted is a leading day and boarding independent school based in a stunning village campus in North Essex. Founded in 1564 by Richard Lord Riche, who had been a Lord Chancellor under King Edward VI, Felsted today provides an exceptional holistic education to approximately 1100 boys and girls aged four to eighteen. We celebrated our 450th anniversary in 2014, one of only a handful of schools in the country that have claimed this historic milestone. We employ more than 160 teachers and 440 operational staff in a community orientated environment, ensuring our pupils receive the very best in learning and co-curricular activities.
We are rated ‘Excellent in every aspect' by the Independent Schools Inspectorate.
Closing date for receipt of applications is Monday 24 January 2022 at 9:00am.
If you would like to apply for this position, please visit our website www.felsted.org/employment-opps to complete our online application process.
Felsted is committed to equal opportunities and maintaining a safe and secure environment for all pupils and a ‘culture of vigilance’ to safeguard and protect all in its care, and to all aspects of its ‘Safeguarding (Child Protection and Staff Behaviour) Policy’. All employees are subject to pre-employment checks including a Disclosure and Barring Service check.
Job Title- Senior IT Business Partner Salary Range- MG2 £66,318 - £80,874 Permanent - Full time Location- Richmond and Wandsworth Are you an experienced IT professional with a passion for driving digital transformation in the public sector? Would you like to work on new and exciting projects that will really transform how the Council will work by driving transformation by leveraging digital tools and technologies. Is it time to grow your repertoire of skills whilst working in a friendly and nurturing team? As a key member of our IT Business Partner Team, you will collaborate with senior stakeholders, shape technology strategies, and ensure effective delivery of IT services across our organisation. As the Senior IT representative within the SSA, your role is to strategically focus on the activities of the SSA IT Service. You'll provide IT consultancy, drive business transformation, and manage client relations across multiple SSA Directorates. Your responsibilities include rigorously developing and evaluating major IT investment proposals and overseeing the procurement and implementation of complex IT and business transformation programs in alignment with the SSA IT and digital strategy and technical standards. About the role Reporting to the IT Business Partnership Manager, you will Strategic Alignment: Collaborate closely with department heads and elected staff to deeply understand business needs. Identify opportunities and align IT initiatives with organisational goals. Thought Leadership: Provide thought leadership on emerging technologies, digital innovation, and best practices. Champion the adoption of modern IT solutions and translate business change ideas into projects that deliver value for money. Relationship Building: Build strong relationships with business units, acting as a trusted advisor.Understand their challenges and translate them into effective IT solutions.Risk Management and Compliance: Assess and mitigate IT risks, ensuring compliance with security, data protection, and regulatory requirements.Change Management: Drive change management efforts related to IT initiatives, fostering user adoption and minimising disruption.Collaboration and Solution Selection: Work with colleagues in IT to exchange ideas and experiences, ensuring the best solution is chosen.Project Oversight: Oversee the successful execution of IT projects, ensuring they are delivered on time, within budget, and meet quality standards. Ensure projects follow IT governance processes.Supplier Engagement: Collaborate with external suppliers to understand their technical offerings. Ensure project requirements are met while adhering to IT standards. Essential Qualifications, Skills and Experience Experience Staff Management Experience: Demonstrated ability in managing staff, fostering collaboration, and achieving team goals. Proven Achievement Record: A track record of success across critical areas, including: Business Analysis Options Appraisals Procurement/Contract Management Project Management IT Infrastructure Technical Architecture Enterprise and Tactical Business Applications Implementation Programme Management IS/IT Strategy Digital Development Business Transformation Contributions: Demonstrable impact on IT-led business transformation, delivering results within challenging timeframes. Senior Managerial Expertise: Seasoned senior management experience in both operational and project/programme contexts. Engagement in Business System Forums: Active participation in relevant business system focus groups and forums. Effective Facilitation Skills: Proficient in facilitating workshops and group discussions, leading to consensus-driven decisions. Strategic Communication: Presenting strategic and tactical IT and business issues to senior business audiences with clarity and impact. Skills Relationship Building:Cultivate strong working relationships with colleagues, the broader business, and external partners.Strategic Insight:Demonstrate strategic analysis and planning skills to drive informed decision-making.Customer-Focussed Approach:Embrace a strong customer service ethos, ensuring client satisfaction and positive interactions.Compelling Communication:Advise and produce compelling business cases and detailed requirement specifications.Conflict Resolution:Handle conflicts with gravitas, seeking mutually agreeable resolutions promptly.Pragmatic Flexibility:Deviate from rigid mandates when practical, prioritising effective outcomes.Cultural Acumen:Be sensitive to organisational cultures, hierarchies, and politics, adapting your approach accordingly.Information Synthesis:Rapidly absorb and analyse written and verbal information, extracting key messages and making relevant recommendations.Effective Communication:Master presentation and influencing skills, communicating persuasively both verbally and in writing.Qualifications Educational Qualification:Professional IT / Business Management accreditation - e.g., Chartered IT Professional, MBA.Project Management Certification:Prince2 Practitioner or any other accredited project management qualification.Business Transformation and Analysis Expertise:Experience or accreditations in Business Change, Analysis, Process Mapping, and Re-engineering.Indicative Recruitment Timeline: Closing Date: 30th April 2024 Shortlisting Date: 02nd May 2024 Interview Date: Wednesday 08th May 2024 Test/Presentation: Successful shortlisted candidates will be asked to present a10 minutes presentation as part of the interview process. Useful Information: Richmond and Wandsworth Councils are committed to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible for everyone. We are committed to promoting equality and diversity and developing a culture that values differences, recognising that employees from a variety of backgrounds bring important and positive contributions to the Councils and can improve the way we deliver services. We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer. If you require any reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment and selection process, please let us know. We offer a wide range of benefits designed to attract, develop, and reward our employees such as 40 days annual leave (including Bank Holidays), flexible working and a generous pension plan.
Apr 27, 2024
Full time
Job Title- Senior IT Business Partner Salary Range- MG2 £66,318 - £80,874 Permanent - Full time Location- Richmond and Wandsworth Are you an experienced IT professional with a passion for driving digital transformation in the public sector? Would you like to work on new and exciting projects that will really transform how the Council will work by driving transformation by leveraging digital tools and technologies. Is it time to grow your repertoire of skills whilst working in a friendly and nurturing team? As a key member of our IT Business Partner Team, you will collaborate with senior stakeholders, shape technology strategies, and ensure effective delivery of IT services across our organisation. As the Senior IT representative within the SSA, your role is to strategically focus on the activities of the SSA IT Service. You'll provide IT consultancy, drive business transformation, and manage client relations across multiple SSA Directorates. Your responsibilities include rigorously developing and evaluating major IT investment proposals and overseeing the procurement and implementation of complex IT and business transformation programs in alignment with the SSA IT and digital strategy and technical standards. About the role Reporting to the IT Business Partnership Manager, you will Strategic Alignment: Collaborate closely with department heads and elected staff to deeply understand business needs. Identify opportunities and align IT initiatives with organisational goals. Thought Leadership: Provide thought leadership on emerging technologies, digital innovation, and best practices. Champion the adoption of modern IT solutions and translate business change ideas into projects that deliver value for money. Relationship Building: Build strong relationships with business units, acting as a trusted advisor.Understand their challenges and translate them into effective IT solutions.Risk Management and Compliance: Assess and mitigate IT risks, ensuring compliance with security, data protection, and regulatory requirements.Change Management: Drive change management efforts related to IT initiatives, fostering user adoption and minimising disruption.Collaboration and Solution Selection: Work with colleagues in IT to exchange ideas and experiences, ensuring the best solution is chosen.Project Oversight: Oversee the successful execution of IT projects, ensuring they are delivered on time, within budget, and meet quality standards. Ensure projects follow IT governance processes.Supplier Engagement: Collaborate with external suppliers to understand their technical offerings. Ensure project requirements are met while adhering to IT standards. Essential Qualifications, Skills and Experience Experience Staff Management Experience: Demonstrated ability in managing staff, fostering collaboration, and achieving team goals. Proven Achievement Record: A track record of success across critical areas, including: Business Analysis Options Appraisals Procurement/Contract Management Project Management IT Infrastructure Technical Architecture Enterprise and Tactical Business Applications Implementation Programme Management IS/IT Strategy Digital Development Business Transformation Contributions: Demonstrable impact on IT-led business transformation, delivering results within challenging timeframes. Senior Managerial Expertise: Seasoned senior management experience in both operational and project/programme contexts. Engagement in Business System Forums: Active participation in relevant business system focus groups and forums. Effective Facilitation Skills: Proficient in facilitating workshops and group discussions, leading to consensus-driven decisions. Strategic Communication: Presenting strategic and tactical IT and business issues to senior business audiences with clarity and impact. Skills Relationship Building:Cultivate strong working relationships with colleagues, the broader business, and external partners.Strategic Insight:Demonstrate strategic analysis and planning skills to drive informed decision-making.Customer-Focussed Approach:Embrace a strong customer service ethos, ensuring client satisfaction and positive interactions.Compelling Communication:Advise and produce compelling business cases and detailed requirement specifications.Conflict Resolution:Handle conflicts with gravitas, seeking mutually agreeable resolutions promptly.Pragmatic Flexibility:Deviate from rigid mandates when practical, prioritising effective outcomes.Cultural Acumen:Be sensitive to organisational cultures, hierarchies, and politics, adapting your approach accordingly.Information Synthesis:Rapidly absorb and analyse written and verbal information, extracting key messages and making relevant recommendations.Effective Communication:Master presentation and influencing skills, communicating persuasively both verbally and in writing.Qualifications Educational Qualification:Professional IT / Business Management accreditation - e.g., Chartered IT Professional, MBA.Project Management Certification:Prince2 Practitioner or any other accredited project management qualification.Business Transformation and Analysis Expertise:Experience or accreditations in Business Change, Analysis, Process Mapping, and Re-engineering.Indicative Recruitment Timeline: Closing Date: 30th April 2024 Shortlisting Date: 02nd May 2024 Interview Date: Wednesday 08th May 2024 Test/Presentation: Successful shortlisted candidates will be asked to present a10 minutes presentation as part of the interview process. Useful Information: Richmond and Wandsworth Councils are committed to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible for everyone. We are committed to promoting equality and diversity and developing a culture that values differences, recognising that employees from a variety of backgrounds bring important and positive contributions to the Councils and can improve the way we deliver services. We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer. If you require any reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment and selection process, please let us know. We offer a wide range of benefits designed to attract, develop, and reward our employees such as 40 days annual leave (including Bank Holidays), flexible working and a generous pension plan.
ROLE OVERVIEW Croud is a digital marketing agency with a unique business model , recently named Sunday Times Best Place to Work 2023 . We are a highly successful, continually fast-growing agency with ambitious plans for the future. We have a unique agency operating model, which makes things different and exciting; and a brilliant, positive culture. It's a fantastic place to work. We are investing in building products that utilise marketing data to drive unrivalled client performance, as a strategic priority. The role sits in the Tools & Automation tea m, alongside our Data Engineering and Platform teams , and reports to the Head of Automation. An example of a tool is: Unity - which brings together a variety of data sources, intelligence handlers and bidding functions that enable SEO and paid search teams to plan activities for the same client more effectively and to improve marketing performance. The right hire will share Croud's values: Passion: loving what you do and being driven to excel with each new project Imagination: meeting challenges creatively and ready to try new ideas Integrity: accountable and always excellent to one another The role of the Senior Software Engineer, in Croud's Tools team, will l ead on developing internal tools to unlock further client revenue potential , supporting the productionisation of solutions and embedding strong engineering practices in Croud . RESPONSIBILITIES Lead on the technical development of client-facing/revenue-driving tools Work with Head of Automation, Head of Data Engineering and other relevant stakeholders to translate the vision on tool ideas into a technical development roadmap. This entails solution design, as well as the planning of MVPs, features, dependencies, infrastructure/environment setup, testing plans, QA, monitoring & logging, maintenance plans, etc. Manage the maintenance and update/upgrade of deployed tools: CI/CD, parity with changing user requirements, technical updates (e.g. changes in third-party APIs), bug fixes, etc Contribute towards the improvement of tools e.g. new features and upgrades Embed best engineering practices across the company so that engineering services are delivered to a consistent quality across clients, offices, in a compliant manner and cost-effectively Further the growth of software engineering capability: As the team - under the postholder's leadership - begins to showcase the business value tools bring to the business, we want to grow the software engineering arm of the team. Communicate the operation and results of these solutions to internal teams and clients to get feedback and ensure work is delivered per expectations. The Senior Software Engineer is accountable for the successful and efficient development of Croud's client-facing/revenue-driving tools. Key performance indicators include the timeliness with which tools/solutions are delivered, their usage, business value it creates (e.g. additional client revenue), internal (and external where appropriate) client satisfaction, and quality of work (whether the solution is fit for purpose and to the required standard). Croud operates a hybrid working model with a minimum of 3 days a week based in our London office and the remaining days from home if you wish. PERSON SPECIFICATION Essential: Excellent Python programming skills Proficient Javascript and SQL Strong applications/system design, deployment and maintenance experience on cloud computing platforms, Google Cloud Platform being highly desirable Demonstrable ability to craft maintainable, scalable code, TDD, SOLID software engineering principles Thorough understanding of software engineering and secure development best practices Strong CI/CD experience, Github Actions being highly desirable Productionising software applications, experience with Docker Familiarity with front end technologies, and the ability to develop and maintain user interfaces, mainly for internal applications (using open source frameworks like Flask, Django, Streamlit would be sufficient in many cases) An ability to communicate clearly and effectively about technical topics with very varied types of stakeholders, from client CMOs to software engineers Highly Desirable: Experience with Google BigQuery Experience with infrastructure automation, Terraform Experience with Data Build Tool (dbt) Google Cloud Certifications COMPANY BENEFITS Croud offers a clear path to progression for all members of staff. We are committed to offering development opportunities alongside a support system of regular performance reviews. The opportunities are endless! On completion of the three month probation period every employee is eligible for the benefits listed on our careers site which include: 25 days holiday a year Discretionary annual performance based incentive Sale commission Recruitment referrals bonus Health & Wellbeing contribution Ride to Work scheme Railcard Season Ticket loan Home office chair and home office screen Free fruit, breakfast cereals, snacks and tea & coffee in the office Enhanced maternity and paternity package Life insurance and income protection Medical Cash Plan Pension LinkedIn Learning and access to Croud Campus (our bespoke learning and development platform) Peer to peer recognition scheme 'bonusly' Team off-sites/regular socials Year-round holiday parties Flexible working options Day to make a difference Standard hours are from 9.00am to 5.30pm, there's flexibility if agreed in advance with your line managers (it may also be necessary on occasions to work outside of these hours). Croud is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the grounds of a person's gender, marital status, race, religion, colour, age, disability or sexual orientation. All candidates will be assessed based on merit, qualifications and their ability to perform the requirements of the role.
Apr 27, 2024
Full time
ROLE OVERVIEW Croud is a digital marketing agency with a unique business model , recently named Sunday Times Best Place to Work 2023 . We are a highly successful, continually fast-growing agency with ambitious plans for the future. We have a unique agency operating model, which makes things different and exciting; and a brilliant, positive culture. It's a fantastic place to work. We are investing in building products that utilise marketing data to drive unrivalled client performance, as a strategic priority. The role sits in the Tools & Automation tea m, alongside our Data Engineering and Platform teams , and reports to the Head of Automation. An example of a tool is: Unity - which brings together a variety of data sources, intelligence handlers and bidding functions that enable SEO and paid search teams to plan activities for the same client more effectively and to improve marketing performance. The right hire will share Croud's values: Passion: loving what you do and being driven to excel with each new project Imagination: meeting challenges creatively and ready to try new ideas Integrity: accountable and always excellent to one another The role of the Senior Software Engineer, in Croud's Tools team, will l ead on developing internal tools to unlock further client revenue potential , supporting the productionisation of solutions and embedding strong engineering practices in Croud . RESPONSIBILITIES Lead on the technical development of client-facing/revenue-driving tools Work with Head of Automation, Head of Data Engineering and other relevant stakeholders to translate the vision on tool ideas into a technical development roadmap. This entails solution design, as well as the planning of MVPs, features, dependencies, infrastructure/environment setup, testing plans, QA, monitoring & logging, maintenance plans, etc. Manage the maintenance and update/upgrade of deployed tools: CI/CD, parity with changing user requirements, technical updates (e.g. changes in third-party APIs), bug fixes, etc Contribute towards the improvement of tools e.g. new features and upgrades Embed best engineering practices across the company so that engineering services are delivered to a consistent quality across clients, offices, in a compliant manner and cost-effectively Further the growth of software engineering capability: As the team - under the postholder's leadership - begins to showcase the business value tools bring to the business, we want to grow the software engineering arm of the team. Communicate the operation and results of these solutions to internal teams and clients to get feedback and ensure work is delivered per expectations. The Senior Software Engineer is accountable for the successful and efficient development of Croud's client-facing/revenue-driving tools. Key performance indicators include the timeliness with which tools/solutions are delivered, their usage, business value it creates (e.g. additional client revenue), internal (and external where appropriate) client satisfaction, and quality of work (whether the solution is fit for purpose and to the required standard). Croud operates a hybrid working model with a minimum of 3 days a week based in our London office and the remaining days from home if you wish. PERSON SPECIFICATION Essential: Excellent Python programming skills Proficient Javascript and SQL Strong applications/system design, deployment and maintenance experience on cloud computing platforms, Google Cloud Platform being highly desirable Demonstrable ability to craft maintainable, scalable code, TDD, SOLID software engineering principles Thorough understanding of software engineering and secure development best practices Strong CI/CD experience, Github Actions being highly desirable Productionising software applications, experience with Docker Familiarity with front end technologies, and the ability to develop and maintain user interfaces, mainly for internal applications (using open source frameworks like Flask, Django, Streamlit would be sufficient in many cases) An ability to communicate clearly and effectively about technical topics with very varied types of stakeholders, from client CMOs to software engineers Highly Desirable: Experience with Google BigQuery Experience with infrastructure automation, Terraform Experience with Data Build Tool (dbt) Google Cloud Certifications COMPANY BENEFITS Croud offers a clear path to progression for all members of staff. We are committed to offering development opportunities alongside a support system of regular performance reviews. The opportunities are endless! On completion of the three month probation period every employee is eligible for the benefits listed on our careers site which include: 25 days holiday a year Discretionary annual performance based incentive Sale commission Recruitment referrals bonus Health & Wellbeing contribution Ride to Work scheme Railcard Season Ticket loan Home office chair and home office screen Free fruit, breakfast cereals, snacks and tea & coffee in the office Enhanced maternity and paternity package Life insurance and income protection Medical Cash Plan Pension LinkedIn Learning and access to Croud Campus (our bespoke learning and development platform) Peer to peer recognition scheme 'bonusly' Team off-sites/regular socials Year-round holiday parties Flexible working options Day to make a difference Standard hours are from 9.00am to 5.30pm, there's flexibility if agreed in advance with your line managers (it may also be necessary on occasions to work outside of these hours). Croud is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the grounds of a person's gender, marital status, race, religion, colour, age, disability or sexual orientation. All candidates will be assessed based on merit, qualifications and their ability to perform the requirements of the role.
Software Engineer (Python) - Cap Arb Portfolio Manager Tools Software Engineer, Cap Arb PM Tools Millennium, a leading investment firm, is seeking an experienced and dynamic Senior Software Engineer to join a new team working on pioneering projects in Capital Structure Arbitrage (Cap Arb). This role lies at the intersection of sophisticated technology and innovative investment strategies, designed to support some of the most talented Portfolio Managers in the world. About the Team Our team is a vital force in bridging the divide between equities and fixed income at Millennium. We focus on two primary areas: Platform Development: We're building a python-based platform that integrates datasets, analytics/pricing systems, and technology platforms across the firm. You'll be shaping a new system to standardize market data; to link diverse securities, derivatives and entities; to power research, exploration and backtesting workflows; and to build valuable and delightful front office apps and tools. Rapid Application Development: You'll be part of an elite squad responsible for deploying the platform to PMs and for building robust front office tools and systems to support PMs in trading, risk management, opportunity screening, technical/systematic analysis, and research. Responsibilities This is a heavy hands-on engineering role, and you will be expected to: Design, build and maintain beautiful, robust and high-performance APIs and services Ensure that our system is extensible, scalable, reliable and meets agreed-upon SLAs for both external users (PMs) and internal users (your teammates) Craft code that meets an exceptional standard for maintainability, readability and best practices Recognize technical debt, and propose and implement solutions on your own Advocate for improvements to product quality and performance Requirements 7+ years of experience as a back-end or full-stack engineer, ideally on a front-office team at a hedge fund, focused on scalability, reliability and API design 4+ years of experience with Python Familiarity with equity and fixed income products, especially basic pricing & analytics Demonstrated experience with building a product and rapidly iterating based on user feedback Proficiency & thoughtfulness around API design, testability/readability and system architecture Proven ability to work in a fast-paced development environment and deliver timely results Demonstrated use of data-driven approaches to experiment, measure success and iterate Ability to navigate complex technical and product-related issues Proactive, effective communication and a bias towards action Opportunities As an integral part of our team, you will: Enjoy the freedom to move fast, act autonomously, and make your mark on the firm Expand your understanding of complex, cross-asset investment strategies Work with some of the most technically sophisticated investors on the Street Build alongside top-tier software engineers in a dynamic environment Our Culture We have a culture of fast execution with enterprise-level quality. We are high energy, driven, and not afraid of failure. Every member brings their A+ game and leaves a positive impact on our stakeholders, which span many departments across the firm. We value: Extreme accountability: You own your role and the impact you make Respect for different ideas: We will disagree and that's great, but we respect the disagreement and embrace the process Bold pursuit: We don't hesitate in the face of potential mistakes. If you're confident in the impact, take action Vibrant engineering culture: We champion an energetic, dynamic engineering atmosphere that thrives on continuous upskilling, creative teamwork, and pursuit of innovation At Millennium, we're doing things differently. Come be a part of a team that's building out new platforms, unearthing innovative solutions, and pushing the bounds of what's possible.
Apr 27, 2024
Full time
Software Engineer (Python) - Cap Arb Portfolio Manager Tools Software Engineer, Cap Arb PM Tools Millennium, a leading investment firm, is seeking an experienced and dynamic Senior Software Engineer to join a new team working on pioneering projects in Capital Structure Arbitrage (Cap Arb). This role lies at the intersection of sophisticated technology and innovative investment strategies, designed to support some of the most talented Portfolio Managers in the world. About the Team Our team is a vital force in bridging the divide between equities and fixed income at Millennium. We focus on two primary areas: Platform Development: We're building a python-based platform that integrates datasets, analytics/pricing systems, and technology platforms across the firm. You'll be shaping a new system to standardize market data; to link diverse securities, derivatives and entities; to power research, exploration and backtesting workflows; and to build valuable and delightful front office apps and tools. Rapid Application Development: You'll be part of an elite squad responsible for deploying the platform to PMs and for building robust front office tools and systems to support PMs in trading, risk management, opportunity screening, technical/systematic analysis, and research. Responsibilities This is a heavy hands-on engineering role, and you will be expected to: Design, build and maintain beautiful, robust and high-performance APIs and services Ensure that our system is extensible, scalable, reliable and meets agreed-upon SLAs for both external users (PMs) and internal users (your teammates) Craft code that meets an exceptional standard for maintainability, readability and best practices Recognize technical debt, and propose and implement solutions on your own Advocate for improvements to product quality and performance Requirements 7+ years of experience as a back-end or full-stack engineer, ideally on a front-office team at a hedge fund, focused on scalability, reliability and API design 4+ years of experience with Python Familiarity with equity and fixed income products, especially basic pricing & analytics Demonstrated experience with building a product and rapidly iterating based on user feedback Proficiency & thoughtfulness around API design, testability/readability and system architecture Proven ability to work in a fast-paced development environment and deliver timely results Demonstrated use of data-driven approaches to experiment, measure success and iterate Ability to navigate complex technical and product-related issues Proactive, effective communication and a bias towards action Opportunities As an integral part of our team, you will: Enjoy the freedom to move fast, act autonomously, and make your mark on the firm Expand your understanding of complex, cross-asset investment strategies Work with some of the most technically sophisticated investors on the Street Build alongside top-tier software engineers in a dynamic environment Our Culture We have a culture of fast execution with enterprise-level quality. We are high energy, driven, and not afraid of failure. Every member brings their A+ game and leaves a positive impact on our stakeholders, which span many departments across the firm. We value: Extreme accountability: You own your role and the impact you make Respect for different ideas: We will disagree and that's great, but we respect the disagreement and embrace the process Bold pursuit: We don't hesitate in the face of potential mistakes. If you're confident in the impact, take action Vibrant engineering culture: We champion an energetic, dynamic engineering atmosphere that thrives on continuous upskilling, creative teamwork, and pursuit of innovation At Millennium, we're doing things differently. Come be a part of a team that's building out new platforms, unearthing innovative solutions, and pushing the bounds of what's possible.
Communications Engineer (Networking/ Linux) Liverpool £33,000-£44,000 + National and International Travel + Stay away (£4000-£5000 per annum) + Company Credit Card + Holiday + Pension + Industry Training + Progression Are you a time-served Communications or Networking engineer with experience working on communication/ IT equipment and seeking a new challenge in their career? On offer is the chance to work with an expanding, specialist business who will provide the necessary support and training for you to excel in your career. The company are an expert within navigation and monitoring equipment with customers across the globe and in the UK. Due to an increase in demand, they are looking to appoint Engineers. In this role you will be responsible for the installation and maintain of communication systems on site and remotely from the office. The successful candidate will work closely with other experienced Customer Support Engineers and be required to work in the office and travel to locations in Europe, Asia, North America and the Caribbean. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys variety in their day to day, working internationally and wants to be part of a company for the longer term. Ex forces candidates are encouraged to apply. The Role Customer Support and Installation Engineer Oversee the installation, maintenance and testing of communication equipment Offering remote support to clients from the office When required travel to national or international sites (60/40 travel) The Person Networking experience Experience using Linux is advantageous Locally based to commute to the office near Liverpool Holding a Passport and able to travel internationally Reference Number: BBBH222723 This vacancy is being advertised by Oliver Southward at Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd. The services of Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd are that of an Employment Agency. Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd regrets to inform that our client can only accept applications from engineering candidates who have a valid legal permit or right to work in the United Kingdom. Potential candidates who do not have this right or permit, or are pending an application to obtain this right or permit should not apply as your details will not be processed .
Apr 27, 2024
Full time
Communications Engineer (Networking/ Linux) Liverpool £33,000-£44,000 + National and International Travel + Stay away (£4000-£5000 per annum) + Company Credit Card + Holiday + Pension + Industry Training + Progression Are you a time-served Communications or Networking engineer with experience working on communication/ IT equipment and seeking a new challenge in their career? On offer is the chance to work with an expanding, specialist business who will provide the necessary support and training for you to excel in your career. The company are an expert within navigation and monitoring equipment with customers across the globe and in the UK. Due to an increase in demand, they are looking to appoint Engineers. In this role you will be responsible for the installation and maintain of communication systems on site and remotely from the office. The successful candidate will work closely with other experienced Customer Support Engineers and be required to work in the office and travel to locations in Europe, Asia, North America and the Caribbean. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys variety in their day to day, working internationally and wants to be part of a company for the longer term. Ex forces candidates are encouraged to apply. The Role Customer Support and Installation Engineer Oversee the installation, maintenance and testing of communication equipment Offering remote support to clients from the office When required travel to national or international sites (60/40 travel) The Person Networking experience Experience using Linux is advantageous Locally based to commute to the office near Liverpool Holding a Passport and able to travel internationally Reference Number: BBBH222723 This vacancy is being advertised by Oliver Southward at Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd. The services of Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd are that of an Employment Agency. Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd regrets to inform that our client can only accept applications from engineering candidates who have a valid legal permit or right to work in the United Kingdom. Potential candidates who do not have this right or permit, or are pending an application to obtain this right or permit should not apply as your details will not be processed .
We are working with a technology company for the world's major entertainment and music brands, founded in 2004, who over the past 20 years, have developed platforms for over 50 global clients and agencies. Working with the Music Industry's largest WordPress Content Management solution, as well as Shopify extensions to support NFTs, Headless Shopify Commerce and the world's biggest e-commerce platform for store owners.The culture is fast paced and collaborative. They love learning and are constantly developing and exploring new technologies, and approaches to continuously improve what they do - inside and out.This is a growing business and we're looking for an Engineering Team Lead to join a team of highly skilled engineers and support staff. What you'll be doing: The Engineering Team Lead is a pivotal role that combines hands-on development with leadership responsibilities, guiding a team of cross-functional developers in creating high-quality full-stack web solutions. This role demands a deep involvement in the development process, technical decision-making, and strategic leadership to drive project success and team growth. In this role, you will collaborate closely with a team of Technical Project Managers, all while under the strategic guidance of the Delivery Director. Our technology stacks: AWS, JavaScript, TypeScript, PHP, Shopify, React, NodeJs, WordPress. Hands-On Development and Technical Leadership (70% of role) Actively contribute to the coding, design, and architecture of web development projects, demonstrating expertise in AWS, JavaScript, TypeScript, PHP, Shopify, React, Node.js, and WordPress. Lead by example, showing a commitment to coding excellence, innovation, and best practices. Make key technical decisions and guide the team in implementing robust, scalable, and maintainable solutions. Team Leadership and Management (30% of role) Lead, mentor, and manage a team of cross-functional developers (6) fostering a collaborative and productive work environment. Conduct regular check-ins, performance reviews, and provide constructive feedback and career development guidance to team members. Enforce a culture of excellence by setting clear quality benchmarks and holding team members accountable for delivering work to the highest possible standards. Ensure that rigorous testing, code reviews, and adherence to best practices in software development are consistently applied to achieve outstanding quality in all projects. What experience you will need to apply: 5+ years of development experience, with a strong emphasis on JavaScript, TypeScript, PHP, and/or Node.js. 3+ years of management experience within a software development organisation, preferably with exposure to web development projects using Shopify and WordPress. Experience in the e-commerce sector or a similar fast-paced web development environment is preferable. Strong analytical skills with a solid understanding of the commercial aspects of web development. Proven ability as a people manager, with demonstrable experience managing cross-functional development teams and delivering results in a dynamic environment. Deep technical expertise in scalable web application development and a thorough understanding of AWS services. Strong negotiation and coaching skills, with a proven track record in fostering high-performance team environments. Ability to influence and create a participative, empowered atmosphere that fosters high-performance cultures within teams and individuals. What's in it for you? Salary up to £80,000 ? Fully remote working in the UK. Private Medical Care.? 25 days holiday + 8 bank holidays. ? Work abroad 4 weeks per year. Employee Assistance Program. Life Insurance - up to 4 x your salary. Budget for training courses, learn new technologies. Personal development plan. In-person meetup with your manager every 6 months. ? Summer team BBQ social. ? Christmas Party What next? If this sounds like it could be a great fit for you, then please apply with your most up to date CV or email .Please be aware that we are unable to offer sponsorship at this time and applicants must be based in the UK and have the right to work.
Apr 27, 2024
Full time
We are working with a technology company for the world's major entertainment and music brands, founded in 2004, who over the past 20 years, have developed platforms for over 50 global clients and agencies. Working with the Music Industry's largest WordPress Content Management solution, as well as Shopify extensions to support NFTs, Headless Shopify Commerce and the world's biggest e-commerce platform for store owners.The culture is fast paced and collaborative. They love learning and are constantly developing and exploring new technologies, and approaches to continuously improve what they do - inside and out.This is a growing business and we're looking for an Engineering Team Lead to join a team of highly skilled engineers and support staff. What you'll be doing: The Engineering Team Lead is a pivotal role that combines hands-on development with leadership responsibilities, guiding a team of cross-functional developers in creating high-quality full-stack web solutions. This role demands a deep involvement in the development process, technical decision-making, and strategic leadership to drive project success and team growth. In this role, you will collaborate closely with a team of Technical Project Managers, all while under the strategic guidance of the Delivery Director. Our technology stacks: AWS, JavaScript, TypeScript, PHP, Shopify, React, NodeJs, WordPress. Hands-On Development and Technical Leadership (70% of role) Actively contribute to the coding, design, and architecture of web development projects, demonstrating expertise in AWS, JavaScript, TypeScript, PHP, Shopify, React, Node.js, and WordPress. Lead by example, showing a commitment to coding excellence, innovation, and best practices. Make key technical decisions and guide the team in implementing robust, scalable, and maintainable solutions. Team Leadership and Management (30% of role) Lead, mentor, and manage a team of cross-functional developers (6) fostering a collaborative and productive work environment. Conduct regular check-ins, performance reviews, and provide constructive feedback and career development guidance to team members. Enforce a culture of excellence by setting clear quality benchmarks and holding team members accountable for delivering work to the highest possible standards. Ensure that rigorous testing, code reviews, and adherence to best practices in software development are consistently applied to achieve outstanding quality in all projects. What experience you will need to apply: 5+ years of development experience, with a strong emphasis on JavaScript, TypeScript, PHP, and/or Node.js. 3+ years of management experience within a software development organisation, preferably with exposure to web development projects using Shopify and WordPress. Experience in the e-commerce sector or a similar fast-paced web development environment is preferable. Strong analytical skills with a solid understanding of the commercial aspects of web development. Proven ability as a people manager, with demonstrable experience managing cross-functional development teams and delivering results in a dynamic environment. Deep technical expertise in scalable web application development and a thorough understanding of AWS services. Strong negotiation and coaching skills, with a proven track record in fostering high-performance team environments. Ability to influence and create a participative, empowered atmosphere that fosters high-performance cultures within teams and individuals. What's in it for you? Salary up to £80,000 ? Fully remote working in the UK. Private Medical Care.? 25 days holiday + 8 bank holidays. ? Work abroad 4 weeks per year. Employee Assistance Program. Life Insurance - up to 4 x your salary. Budget for training courses, learn new technologies. Personal development plan. In-person meetup with your manager every 6 months. ? Summer team BBQ social. ? Christmas Party What next? If this sounds like it could be a great fit for you, then please apply with your most up to date CV or email .Please be aware that we are unable to offer sponsorship at this time and applicants must be based in the UK and have the right to work.
Role: Senior Software Test & Integration Engineer Contract Length: 6 months (with extensions highly likely) Rate Of Pay: £55 - £60 p/h umbrella Potential Sites : Templecombe, Crawley, Manchester (5-days on site) SC Clearence (UK Eyes Only) As a Software Test & Integration Engineer you will be working in a large agile team alongside software engineers and programmers. You will be responsible for the integration and testing of a new software system for naval vessels. Day-to-day you will be writing requirements and deploying onto the systems, as well as, testing the systems on the test-rigs. You will also need to be a team player who is willing to support junior members of staff. Essential Requirements: C++/Python coding experience Experience integrating and testing software on test-rigs Knowledge of systems engineering lifecycle Desirable: Experience working on sound wave systems Linux system experience VMWare (or similar) experience Experience training or supporting junior staff
Apr 27, 2024
Full time
Role: Senior Software Test & Integration Engineer Contract Length: 6 months (with extensions highly likely) Rate Of Pay: £55 - £60 p/h umbrella Potential Sites : Templecombe, Crawley, Manchester (5-days on site) SC Clearence (UK Eyes Only) As a Software Test & Integration Engineer you will be working in a large agile team alongside software engineers and programmers. You will be responsible for the integration and testing of a new software system for naval vessels. Day-to-day you will be writing requirements and deploying onto the systems, as well as, testing the systems on the test-rigs. You will also need to be a team player who is willing to support junior members of staff. Essential Requirements: C++/Python coding experience Experience integrating and testing software on test-rigs Knowledge of systems engineering lifecycle Desirable: Experience working on sound wave systems Linux system experience VMWare (or similar) experience Experience training or supporting junior staff
AWTG, a leader in 5G systems integration and application development, is looking for Senior O- RAN Engineers to join its Networks Division based in London. We are looking for goal-oriented and driven network engineers with relevant experience in Open RAN and Traditional RAN. You will play a crucial role in designing, implementing, and managing network infrastructure for our clients, ensuring the highest level of performance, security, and reliability. Key Responsibilities: Open RAN Mobility Management, Resource Management research work. Knowledge of digital divide and energy efficiency by advanced technology innovations in open telecommunications systems, and to massively contribute to the UK strategy of diversification of the telecom Vendors ecosystem. Researching and developing OPEN network components and their seamless interoperability in the wider RAN, Core, and Transport network environment and service platforms, applying them across heterogeneous networks in 5G and beyond. Involved in research, administration, and analysis of major research across our portfolio of projects. Initial design of intelligent algorithms for resource management in 3D RAN. Testing and evaluation plan for disaggregated Core network functions and control-plane algorithms. Performance evaluation results of the computational environment and the control plane for 3D networks. Requirements: Knowledge of terrestrial, airborne (high-altitude platform systems - HAPS), and satellite networks or 3D Open Networks. Contribute to future standards (5G, 5GAdvanced, and 6G), generate essential IPs, and contribute to skills enhancements. Knowledge of NTN, Telco DevOps /Cloud, 3D RAN, ORAN, and SA CORE. Knowledge of resource management in 3D environments. Maintaining a deep technical knowledge of the RAN portfolio and the underlying technologies. Qualifications: Master's Degree in Telecommunications or related field. Ph.D. preferred
Apr 27, 2024
Full time
AWTG, a leader in 5G systems integration and application development, is looking for Senior O- RAN Engineers to join its Networks Division based in London. We are looking for goal-oriented and driven network engineers with relevant experience in Open RAN and Traditional RAN. You will play a crucial role in designing, implementing, and managing network infrastructure for our clients, ensuring the highest level of performance, security, and reliability. Key Responsibilities: Open RAN Mobility Management, Resource Management research work. Knowledge of digital divide and energy efficiency by advanced technology innovations in open telecommunications systems, and to massively contribute to the UK strategy of diversification of the telecom Vendors ecosystem. Researching and developing OPEN network components and their seamless interoperability in the wider RAN, Core, and Transport network environment and service platforms, applying them across heterogeneous networks in 5G and beyond. Involved in research, administration, and analysis of major research across our portfolio of projects. Initial design of intelligent algorithms for resource management in 3D RAN. Testing and evaluation plan for disaggregated Core network functions and control-plane algorithms. Performance evaluation results of the computational environment and the control plane for 3D networks. Requirements: Knowledge of terrestrial, airborne (high-altitude platform systems - HAPS), and satellite networks or 3D Open Networks. Contribute to future standards (5G, 5GAdvanced, and 6G), generate essential IPs, and contribute to skills enhancements. Knowledge of NTN, Telco DevOps /Cloud, 3D RAN, ORAN, and SA CORE. Knowledge of resource management in 3D environments. Maintaining a deep technical knowledge of the RAN portfolio and the underlying technologies. Qualifications: Master's Degree in Telecommunications or related field. Ph.D. preferred
Global Technology Solutions Ltd
Reading, Oxfordshire
Job Title: SC/DV cleared ON-PREM AD/Azure support specialist Location: Aldermaston, Reading. Potential hybrid agreements Rate: £600-610 per day Working hours: standard office hours Inside IR35 - Umbrella contractors only This role is not suitable for consultants or architects Holding SC or DV clearance We are looking for customer-focused and enthusiastic Azure and Active Directory Specialist to join the company. You should have a genuine interest in solving IT issues and empathetic to customer needs and requirements. Day to day tasks include expert management and troubleshooting of Azure, Dev environments and Active Directory services and issues within a complex locked down System structure. You should possess good written and verbal communication skills, be willing to collaborate with the wider IT support teams and help us develop a strong partnership with our customers' IT Leadership. The successful candidate will be responsible in supporting a strategic change to the service model and implementing design documents and processes along with new statements of work. This will require working closely with the Operations Manager and Account Project Lead to define and implement a more agile and collaborative structure which is capable of blending BAU support with short term projects and ad-hoc requests, where scoped and agreed. This will be achieved by following Agile and ITIL Continuous Service Improvement methodologies. ESSENTIALS SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS: 5 years plus Azure Active Directory experience (Essential) Working Knowledge and implementation experience of Azure Dev Ops and Dev Test Labs Azure Virtual Desktop knowledge and implementation experience (Nerdio) Azure Cloud Infrastructure Knowledge Infrastructure as a Code (knowledge and implementation experience) (IaC) CI/CD pipelines knowledge and understanding ARM templates / Bicep (knowledge and implementation experience) Microsoft Tiered Model Knowledge and how this impacts different tiered environments Azure Role & Functional based Security Delegation and Layers and Role Based Access Control Azure Networking Experience Azure Firewalls Experience Azure Security including Conditional Access Policies and Multi Factor Authentication and Privileged Identity Management Azure Virtual Machine Management Azure Storage Experience Azure Monitoring and log analytics Azure Enterprise and ADFS Application Provisioning Active Directory Connect / sync and Active Directory Federation Services Azure PowerShell scripting Microsoft Windows Server 2016, 2019 and 2022 experience Comfortable working with a Hybrid Joined Active Directory environment Group Policy Management and Conditional Access Policy Management Experience DNS, DHCP Experience Working knowledge and understand of PKI Services Scripting experience using BAT, PowerShell, C# and VB Scripts Awareness of Change and Release Management Strong communication skills both written and verbal Self-motivated with a positive attitude and comfortable working with ambiguity Good knowledge of MS Endpoint Management Good knowledge of Office 365 and Exchange Online DESIRABLE SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS: Infrastructure Support experience/ background inc patching, backups and restores, Windows/Linux AD Sync and AD Connect Experience beneficial Azure Containers Azure Kubernetes Azure Endpoint Management / Intune Good knowledge across SCCM; WSUS; SCOM 2019; AGPM; Lumensions. ITIL Foundation certified with a broad experience across Service Management disciplines and Agile delivery Benefits: Development through Training/Certification Put through DV clearance (including tax allowance) potential hybrid working (home and onsite) Joining a strong team with a wealth of knowledge and experience If you have the skill required, apply now 'In applying for this position, you consent to your personal data being shared with the specified employer and for your details to remain with GTS for as long as is necessary to process your application. See our Privacy Notice for full information Global Technology Solutions is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy JBRP1_UKTJ
Apr 27, 2024
Full time
Job Title: SC/DV cleared ON-PREM AD/Azure support specialist Location: Aldermaston, Reading. Potential hybrid agreements Rate: £600-610 per day Working hours: standard office hours Inside IR35 - Umbrella contractors only This role is not suitable for consultants or architects Holding SC or DV clearance We are looking for customer-focused and enthusiastic Azure and Active Directory Specialist to join the company. You should have a genuine interest in solving IT issues and empathetic to customer needs and requirements. Day to day tasks include expert management and troubleshooting of Azure, Dev environments and Active Directory services and issues within a complex locked down System structure. You should possess good written and verbal communication skills, be willing to collaborate with the wider IT support teams and help us develop a strong partnership with our customers' IT Leadership. The successful candidate will be responsible in supporting a strategic change to the service model and implementing design documents and processes along with new statements of work. This will require working closely with the Operations Manager and Account Project Lead to define and implement a more agile and collaborative structure which is capable of blending BAU support with short term projects and ad-hoc requests, where scoped and agreed. This will be achieved by following Agile and ITIL Continuous Service Improvement methodologies. ESSENTIALS SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS: 5 years plus Azure Active Directory experience (Essential) Working Knowledge and implementation experience of Azure Dev Ops and Dev Test Labs Azure Virtual Desktop knowledge and implementation experience (Nerdio) Azure Cloud Infrastructure Knowledge Infrastructure as a Code (knowledge and implementation experience) (IaC) CI/CD pipelines knowledge and understanding ARM templates / Bicep (knowledge and implementation experience) Microsoft Tiered Model Knowledge and how this impacts different tiered environments Azure Role & Functional based Security Delegation and Layers and Role Based Access Control Azure Networking Experience Azure Firewalls Experience Azure Security including Conditional Access Policies and Multi Factor Authentication and Privileged Identity Management Azure Virtual Machine Management Azure Storage Experience Azure Monitoring and log analytics Azure Enterprise and ADFS Application Provisioning Active Directory Connect / sync and Active Directory Federation Services Azure PowerShell scripting Microsoft Windows Server 2016, 2019 and 2022 experience Comfortable working with a Hybrid Joined Active Directory environment Group Policy Management and Conditional Access Policy Management Experience DNS, DHCP Experience Working knowledge and understand of PKI Services Scripting experience using BAT, PowerShell, C# and VB Scripts Awareness of Change and Release Management Strong communication skills both written and verbal Self-motivated with a positive attitude and comfortable working with ambiguity Good knowledge of MS Endpoint Management Good knowledge of Office 365 and Exchange Online DESIRABLE SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS: Infrastructure Support experience/ background inc patching, backups and restores, Windows/Linux AD Sync and AD Connect Experience beneficial Azure Containers Azure Kubernetes Azure Endpoint Management / Intune Good knowledge across SCCM; WSUS; SCOM 2019; AGPM; Lumensions. ITIL Foundation certified with a broad experience across Service Management disciplines and Agile delivery Benefits: Development through Training/Certification Put through DV clearance (including tax allowance) potential hybrid working (home and onsite) Joining a strong team with a wealth of knowledge and experience If you have the skill required, apply now 'In applying for this position, you consent to your personal data being shared with the specified employer and for your details to remain with GTS for as long as is necessary to process your application. See our Privacy Notice for full information Global Technology Solutions is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy JBRP1_UKTJ