About the role
The primary purpose of this role is to develop, maintain, continuously improve, and support both internal and client-facing IT infrastructure, including servers, storage, networks, and telecoms systems. The successful candidate will report directly to our Global Infrastructure Lead, providing expert Infrastructure oversight, while working with the wider IT department to ensure the successful delivery and performance of our IT services the fulfillment of our obligations, and Service Level Targets.
What you will do
Takes a lead role in completing more complex project tasks to enable the on-time, within-budget, and scope delivery of IT Infrastructure projects.
Takes a lead role in conducting more complex root cause analysis to identify and resolve complex problems impacting IT Infrastructure.
Work with the global IT team to undertake maintenance activities to ensure that the servers (both Cloud and on-premise) are secure to make sure IT infrastructure remains available and ‘fit for purpose’
Perform L2 and L3 incident management for Desktop and Server Infrastructure Technologies Supporting the systems administrator(s) with BAU support, providing an escalation point for high-level users and issues
Infrastructure innovation, in line with business plans and software development
Develop an understanding of ISO 27001 and assist with audits, compliance, and policy development
Perform root-cause analysis on cyber and compliance risks
Out-of-hours work to support global teams when required
Takes a lead role in developing documentation for the more complex technical areas. Mentor less experienced team members in the execution of their duties
Ensure security compliance of the IT infrastructure by carrying out remedial actions as required
What we are looking for
Excellent working knowledge of The Microsoft Cloud services and experience of building solutions around the,
Solid technical experience in supporting Microsoft server infrastructure (hardware and software)
Team Leader experience, generally focused around mentoring junior members of the team
Experienced engineer with an excellent record of server infrastructure, medium and large schedule rolls of Cloud first infrastructures
Experience working with MS Windows Server 2012/R2, ADFS, AD MS SharePoint, Exchange, PowerShell, Skype for business, Teams, O365, and Intune.
Working knowledge and experience of Hyper-V is essential
Experience of SQL server management
Technical experience Office 365 and administration of MS Azure
Be able to demonstrate advanced networking skills
Working knowledge of Microsoft Teams and Microsoft PowerApps and power platform builds
Knowledge of Microsoft Dynamics 360 or equivalent
Experience supporting Azure DevOP’s platforms, Maintain Blob Storage as well as other Microsoft cloud technologies
Have a positive ‘can do’ attitude, be willing to go the extra mile and suggest improvements to departmental processes
IT Project Management (Technical side) desirable
Excellent communication skills at all levels, be able to provide updates to the relevant individuals / teams as and when necessary
Solid understanding of General IT equipment e.g., Switch, routers, SaaS etc.
Experience in cybersecurity is desirable
Experience of 27001 is desirable (not audit level)
Experience designing and implementing CRM Systems is desirable
NB: The successful candidate will be required to pass our security screening procedures.
Apr 16, 2024
Full time
About the role
The primary purpose of this role is to develop, maintain, continuously improve, and support both internal and client-facing IT infrastructure, including servers, storage, networks, and telecoms systems. The successful candidate will report directly to our Global Infrastructure Lead, providing expert Infrastructure oversight, while working with the wider IT department to ensure the successful delivery and performance of our IT services the fulfillment of our obligations, and Service Level Targets.
What you will do
Takes a lead role in completing more complex project tasks to enable the on-time, within-budget, and scope delivery of IT Infrastructure projects.
Takes a lead role in conducting more complex root cause analysis to identify and resolve complex problems impacting IT Infrastructure.
Work with the global IT team to undertake maintenance activities to ensure that the servers (both Cloud and on-premise) are secure to make sure IT infrastructure remains available and ‘fit for purpose’
Perform L2 and L3 incident management for Desktop and Server Infrastructure Technologies Supporting the systems administrator(s) with BAU support, providing an escalation point for high-level users and issues
Infrastructure innovation, in line with business plans and software development
Develop an understanding of ISO 27001 and assist with audits, compliance, and policy development
Perform root-cause analysis on cyber and compliance risks
Out-of-hours work to support global teams when required
Takes a lead role in developing documentation for the more complex technical areas. Mentor less experienced team members in the execution of their duties
Ensure security compliance of the IT infrastructure by carrying out remedial actions as required
What we are looking for
Excellent working knowledge of The Microsoft Cloud services and experience of building solutions around the,
Solid technical experience in supporting Microsoft server infrastructure (hardware and software)
Team Leader experience, generally focused around mentoring junior members of the team
Experienced engineer with an excellent record of server infrastructure, medium and large schedule rolls of Cloud first infrastructures
Experience working with MS Windows Server 2012/R2, ADFS, AD MS SharePoint, Exchange, PowerShell, Skype for business, Teams, O365, and Intune.
Working knowledge and experience of Hyper-V is essential
Experience of SQL server management
Technical experience Office 365 and administration of MS Azure
Be able to demonstrate advanced networking skills
Working knowledge of Microsoft Teams and Microsoft PowerApps and power platform builds
Knowledge of Microsoft Dynamics 360 or equivalent
Experience supporting Azure DevOP’s platforms, Maintain Blob Storage as well as other Microsoft cloud technologies
Have a positive ‘can do’ attitude, be willing to go the extra mile and suggest improvements to departmental processes
IT Project Management (Technical side) desirable
Excellent communication skills at all levels, be able to provide updates to the relevant individuals / teams as and when necessary
Solid understanding of General IT equipment e.g., Switch, routers, SaaS etc.
Experience in cybersecurity is desirable
Experience of 27001 is desirable (not audit level)
Experience designing and implementing CRM Systems is desirable
NB: The successful candidate will be required to pass our security screening procedures.
Role Summary
Be at the forefront of ICT improvements and transformation within the Fire & Rescue Service (AF&RS). We are seeking a visionary leader to shape our future ICT and digital strategy, make further improvements to our infrastructure and ensure our ICT systems are resilient, reliable, and accessible to all staff 24/7.
This is a new role leading the development of an integrated ICT strategy and technology roadmap and overseeing the delivery of technology initiatives. This business-critical position will require you to work effectively with key stakeholders to create and implement an ICT strategy which aligns with our organisational goals and ambitions, ensures the integration and enhancement of our systems and improved user experience.
This role will require an ambitious, forward-thinking individual who has the technical knowledge, drive and passion to make a big difference. You will have a unique opportunity to make the role your own and bring your experience, ideas, influencing skills and technical expertise to our organisation. With challenging budgets, a creative and innovative approach is key, as is the exploration of potential funding sources.
Some of the things you’ll be doing
Strategic Leadership : Drive continuous improvement, culture change, and effective performance management. Act as the advocate for AF&RS’s digital vision, engaging leadership and representing AF&RS in local and national digital forums.
Expert Consultation : Offer expert guidance on ICT matters to senior stakeholders and the Fire Authority, enabling discussions on modern ICT and digital technology.
System Management : Ensure the efficiency, reliability, security, and cost-effectiveness of ICT systems and technology. Oversee external IT helpdesk providers and business continuity plans.
Infrastructure Enhancement : Drive continual improvements to the ICT infrastructure to ensure a solid foundation and enhanced user experience. Collaborate with stakeholders to define and implement improvements, presenting robust business cases for investment.
Digital Horizon-Scanning : Stay updated on digital developments and evaluate new technologies potential benefits, risks, and affordability aligned with the ICT strategy.
Strategy Development : Lead the creation and implementation of AF&RS’s cohesive ICT and Digital Strategy, fostering innovative and integrated improvements.
Project Oversight : Oversee the successful delivery of all ICT, digital, and systems projects. Establish governance structures, aligning with the ICT strategy and legal compliance.
Change Management : Implement efficient change processes, improving service quality and business continuity while minimising disruption.
Risk Management: Proactively assess and monitor ICT-related risks across AF&RS, implementing effective controls and mitigations.
Resource Optimisation : Develop an appropriate ICT organisational structure, optimising internal and external resources to ensure delivery and an integrated approach.
Team Leadership : Provide training and mentoring to internal ICT staff, fostering a responsive and agile cross-functional team.
Stakeholder Engagement: Liaise with stakeholders across AF&RS, building strong internal networks to maximise technology benefits.
Policy Implementation : Develop and implement up-to-date ICT policies ensuring robust controls across AF&RS. Liaise with internal data protection teams, ensuring ICT developments are compliant with relevant information legislation. Act as the Deputy Senior Risk Owner ensuring high-quality governance standards and compliance.
Training Alignment : Identify and evaluate ICT training aligned with the ICT strategy and budget requirements.
Budget Management : Manage ICT budgets aligned with the ICT strategy, forecasting and reviewing budgetary arrangements and exploring potential funding opportunities.
What we’ll need from you:
Essential:
Proven experience in senior ICT leadership role, driving digital transformation and strategy (ideally within the emergency services or public sector – but not essential).
Demonstrable experience in design, sourcing, transition, delivery and implementation of new technology and data capabilities.
Excellent up-to-date technical knowledge of ICT and the technology landscape.
Extensive knowledge of digital, data and technology regulations and best practice methodologies (e.g. ITIL, ISO) and performance benchmarking. You will also maintain up-to-date technical knowledge of ICT and the technology landscape.
Significant experience of leading and managing high performing teams (via direct or matrix management).
Proven experience of strategic service planning, business processes, developing, leading, and implementing IT/ICT strategies and change programs.
Experience of successfully managing high quality business-as-usual (BAU) ICT, while also inspiring, leading, and driving innovative solutions.
Proven experience of proactively managing business continuity and cyber security arrangements.
Significant experience of dealing with vendors and third parties including experience of procuring, negotiating, and robustly managing business-critical service contractors.
Degree level education, or equivalent, in business, computer science or a related field of study, or proven relevant business experience.
Professional ICT qualifications (such as ITIL or accredited status such as Chartered IT Professional CITP), or equivalent through a combination of proven relevant training, experience and evidenced continuing professional development.
Highly effective communication and influencing skills across the full breadth of written, verbal, presentation, and digital media. You will be able to engage, advise and explain technical matters in a non-technical way.
Adaptable, inclusive, and values-based leadership and people management skills.
Relationship building and collaboration skills with the ability to influence strategic thinking and approaches to complex service issues.
Strong analytical, research, numerical and decision-making skills, to deal with complex service delivery.
Ability to manage and prioritise high workloads, with pressing and conflicting deadlines.
Desirable:
Comprehensive budget-creation and budget-management experience including identifying and evaluating opportunities, negotiation, and delivering efficiencies.
Experience of working in a climate of transformation and/or continuous improvement and supporting others in uncertain times.
Experience of working for an emergency service or local authority.
Experience of Information and Data Governance and/or of being a Senior Risk Information Officer (SIRO) or Deputy SIRO.
Experience of portfolio and project management methodologies and tailoring these for significant ICT projects and organisational context.
Proven ICT risk management experience.
High level of political awareness and acuity to interact with senior stakeholders and elected Members.
Foundation or Practitioner level qualification in programme or project management.
What you can expect in return
27 days annual holiday (plus public holidays) rising to 31 days after 5 years, and 32 after 10 years of service
Local Government Pension - Defined Benefit Scheme
Flexible and hybrid working
Electric Vehicle Salary Sacrifice Scheme
Cycle to Work scheme
Welfare and Wellbeing services
Staff Engagement Groups
Access to a Medical Intervention Scheme which can support staff to access private medical assessments and treatments
Access to Blue Light card with offers online and high street discounts
Use of the multi-gym, sports hall, restaurant, free parking, and beautiful open surroundings at our Headquarters in Portishead
Please note - as this post is based at our Headquarters which we share with Avon & Somerset Police, the successful applicant will be required to undergo a security clearance check & DBS check.
Further Information
If you would like to have an informal conversation with the hiring manager for this role please contact recruitment@avonfire.gov.uk to request this.
How to apply: The full job description can be found on our careers pages: Head of ICT | Yes You Can! The Avon Fire & Rescue Service Job . Once you have read the job description please submit a tailored CV demonstrating how your skills and experience match the requirements of the role.
Late applications will not be accepted. Please quote job reference number 1023 [JD number] on any communications. Thank you.
Avon Fire & Rescue Service is committed to securing equality of opportunity. W e welcome applications from all members of our community who are currently under-represented at Avon Fire & Rescue Service, particularly women, Disabled people and members of ethnic minority communities.
Dec 20, 2023
Full time
Role Summary
Be at the forefront of ICT improvements and transformation within the Fire & Rescue Service (AF&RS). We are seeking a visionary leader to shape our future ICT and digital strategy, make further improvements to our infrastructure and ensure our ICT systems are resilient, reliable, and accessible to all staff 24/7.
This is a new role leading the development of an integrated ICT strategy and technology roadmap and overseeing the delivery of technology initiatives. This business-critical position will require you to work effectively with key stakeholders to create and implement an ICT strategy which aligns with our organisational goals and ambitions, ensures the integration and enhancement of our systems and improved user experience.
This role will require an ambitious, forward-thinking individual who has the technical knowledge, drive and passion to make a big difference. You will have a unique opportunity to make the role your own and bring your experience, ideas, influencing skills and technical expertise to our organisation. With challenging budgets, a creative and innovative approach is key, as is the exploration of potential funding sources.
Some of the things you’ll be doing
Strategic Leadership : Drive continuous improvement, culture change, and effective performance management. Act as the advocate for AF&RS’s digital vision, engaging leadership and representing AF&RS in local and national digital forums.
Expert Consultation : Offer expert guidance on ICT matters to senior stakeholders and the Fire Authority, enabling discussions on modern ICT and digital technology.
System Management : Ensure the efficiency, reliability, security, and cost-effectiveness of ICT systems and technology. Oversee external IT helpdesk providers and business continuity plans.
Infrastructure Enhancement : Drive continual improvements to the ICT infrastructure to ensure a solid foundation and enhanced user experience. Collaborate with stakeholders to define and implement improvements, presenting robust business cases for investment.
Digital Horizon-Scanning : Stay updated on digital developments and evaluate new technologies potential benefits, risks, and affordability aligned with the ICT strategy.
Strategy Development : Lead the creation and implementation of AF&RS’s cohesive ICT and Digital Strategy, fostering innovative and integrated improvements.
Project Oversight : Oversee the successful delivery of all ICT, digital, and systems projects. Establish governance structures, aligning with the ICT strategy and legal compliance.
Change Management : Implement efficient change processes, improving service quality and business continuity while minimising disruption.
Risk Management: Proactively assess and monitor ICT-related risks across AF&RS, implementing effective controls and mitigations.
Resource Optimisation : Develop an appropriate ICT organisational structure, optimising internal and external resources to ensure delivery and an integrated approach.
Team Leadership : Provide training and mentoring to internal ICT staff, fostering a responsive and agile cross-functional team.
Stakeholder Engagement: Liaise with stakeholders across AF&RS, building strong internal networks to maximise technology benefits.
Policy Implementation : Develop and implement up-to-date ICT policies ensuring robust controls across AF&RS. Liaise with internal data protection teams, ensuring ICT developments are compliant with relevant information legislation. Act as the Deputy Senior Risk Owner ensuring high-quality governance standards and compliance.
Training Alignment : Identify and evaluate ICT training aligned with the ICT strategy and budget requirements.
Budget Management : Manage ICT budgets aligned with the ICT strategy, forecasting and reviewing budgetary arrangements and exploring potential funding opportunities.
What we’ll need from you:
Essential:
Proven experience in senior ICT leadership role, driving digital transformation and strategy (ideally within the emergency services or public sector – but not essential).
Demonstrable experience in design, sourcing, transition, delivery and implementation of new technology and data capabilities.
Excellent up-to-date technical knowledge of ICT and the technology landscape.
Extensive knowledge of digital, data and technology regulations and best practice methodologies (e.g. ITIL, ISO) and performance benchmarking. You will also maintain up-to-date technical knowledge of ICT and the technology landscape.
Significant experience of leading and managing high performing teams (via direct or matrix management).
Proven experience of strategic service planning, business processes, developing, leading, and implementing IT/ICT strategies and change programs.
Experience of successfully managing high quality business-as-usual (BAU) ICT, while also inspiring, leading, and driving innovative solutions.
Proven experience of proactively managing business continuity and cyber security arrangements.
Significant experience of dealing with vendors and third parties including experience of procuring, negotiating, and robustly managing business-critical service contractors.
Degree level education, or equivalent, in business, computer science or a related field of study, or proven relevant business experience.
Professional ICT qualifications (such as ITIL or accredited status such as Chartered IT Professional CITP), or equivalent through a combination of proven relevant training, experience and evidenced continuing professional development.
Highly effective communication and influencing skills across the full breadth of written, verbal, presentation, and digital media. You will be able to engage, advise and explain technical matters in a non-technical way.
Adaptable, inclusive, and values-based leadership and people management skills.
Relationship building and collaboration skills with the ability to influence strategic thinking and approaches to complex service issues.
Strong analytical, research, numerical and decision-making skills, to deal with complex service delivery.
Ability to manage and prioritise high workloads, with pressing and conflicting deadlines.
Desirable:
Comprehensive budget-creation and budget-management experience including identifying and evaluating opportunities, negotiation, and delivering efficiencies.
Experience of working in a climate of transformation and/or continuous improvement and supporting others in uncertain times.
Experience of working for an emergency service or local authority.
Experience of Information and Data Governance and/or of being a Senior Risk Information Officer (SIRO) or Deputy SIRO.
Experience of portfolio and project management methodologies and tailoring these for significant ICT projects and organisational context.
Proven ICT risk management experience.
High level of political awareness and acuity to interact with senior stakeholders and elected Members.
Foundation or Practitioner level qualification in programme or project management.
What you can expect in return
27 days annual holiday (plus public holidays) rising to 31 days after 5 years, and 32 after 10 years of service
Local Government Pension - Defined Benefit Scheme
Flexible and hybrid working
Electric Vehicle Salary Sacrifice Scheme
Cycle to Work scheme
Welfare and Wellbeing services
Staff Engagement Groups
Access to a Medical Intervention Scheme which can support staff to access private medical assessments and treatments
Access to Blue Light card with offers online and high street discounts
Use of the multi-gym, sports hall, restaurant, free parking, and beautiful open surroundings at our Headquarters in Portishead
Please note - as this post is based at our Headquarters which we share with Avon & Somerset Police, the successful applicant will be required to undergo a security clearance check & DBS check.
Further Information
If you would like to have an informal conversation with the hiring manager for this role please contact recruitment@avonfire.gov.uk to request this.
How to apply: The full job description can be found on our careers pages: Head of ICT | Yes You Can! The Avon Fire & Rescue Service Job . Once you have read the job description please submit a tailored CV demonstrating how your skills and experience match the requirements of the role.
Late applications will not be accepted. Please quote job reference number 1023 [JD number] on any communications. Thank you.
Avon Fire & Rescue Service is committed to securing equality of opportunity. W e welcome applications from all members of our community who are currently under-represented at Avon Fire & Rescue Service, particularly women, Disabled people and members of ethnic minority communities.
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.
Vacancy Number: 15902BR
Specialist IT Solutions Engineer The successful candidate will work closely with academic staff and students to lead the investigation, proposition, build and maintenance activities for bespoke and discipline-specific IT systems that underpin the research and teaching activities initially in the School of Computer Science and Informatics, but subsequently in other academic schools in the University. The role holder will also work closely with colleagues in University IT and contribute to the wider technological innovation of IT systems across the University. Us We want to make Cardiff University an institution that is respected the world over. Our vision is to be a world-leading, research-excellent, educationally outstanding university, driven by creativity and curiosity, which fulfils its social, cultural and economic obligations to Cardiff, Wales, the UK and the world. We expect to improve our standing as one of the top 100 universities in the world and the top 20 in the UK. Opportunity The successful candidate will work within University IT alongside a wider network of technically innovative staff, and in close collaboration with academic colleagues to design, build and operate innovative systems and IT services that underpin the research, teaching and administrative activities of the School of Computer Science and Informatics. The role holder will enable the School’s staff and students to leverage existing IT services and contribute to collaborative projects with academic and technical colleagues to develop new and innovative services that support specialist teaching and research activity. You You will be comfortable working in a fast-paced academic environment and will be key to the school’s research and teaching success; helping to guide and train others in the use of digital technologies. The role requires you be agile in the management of your workload, enabling you to be responsive and reactive to requests from staff or students. You will be called upon to develop new IT services in response to requirements from academic colleagues and you are likely to need to research and learn new technologies to deliver them – often on challenging timescales. You will be expected to become the subject matter expert for services that you develop and will oversee their transition to operational teams as required. The diversity of the role will provide the right candidate with opportunities to develop a broad range of skills and to also develop specialisms. Your specialist skills will support colleagues within University IT when proposing and developing solutions at an appropriate scale required by the University. You will need strong Linux system administration experience or have used Linux extensively in a development or academic environment. You should be comfortable with supporting and troubleshooting web applications and automating service provision using open-source stacks (e.g. LAMP, Tomcat, Kubernetes, Docker, etc.) and you will need good scripting skills, while experience of Windows and Apple Mac system administration would also be advantageous. You will be able to gather and advise on requirements from academic colleagues in order to solve complex technical problems across a broad range of technologies. What we offer Cardiff University can offer many attractive benefits to its employees, including a competitive salary, 37 days annual leave per annum and a generous pension scheme. More information on what we can offer can be found at https://www.cardiff.ac.uk/jobs/what-we-can-offer . This is a full time, open ended position. Salary: £44,737 - £51,805 per annum (Grade 7) Date advert posted: Tuesday, 14 February 2023 Closing date: Friday, 3 March 2023 Please be aware that Cardiff University reserves the right to close this vacancy early should sufficient applications be received. Cardiff University is committed to supporting and promoting equality and diversity and to creating an inclusive working environment. We believe this can be achieved through attracting, developing, and retaining a diverse range of staff from many different backgrounds. We therefore welcome applicants from all sections of the community regardless of sex, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, trans identity, relationship status, religion or belief, caring responsibilities, or age. In supporting our employees to achieve a balance between their work and their personal lives, we will also consider proposals for flexible working or job share arrangements.
Feb 17, 2023
Full time
Vacancy Number: 15902BR
Specialist IT Solutions Engineer The successful candidate will work closely with academic staff and students to lead the investigation, proposition, build and maintenance activities for bespoke and discipline-specific IT systems that underpin the research and teaching activities initially in the School of Computer Science and Informatics, but subsequently in other academic schools in the University. The role holder will also work closely with colleagues in University IT and contribute to the wider technological innovation of IT systems across the University. Us We want to make Cardiff University an institution that is respected the world over. Our vision is to be a world-leading, research-excellent, educationally outstanding university, driven by creativity and curiosity, which fulfils its social, cultural and economic obligations to Cardiff, Wales, the UK and the world. We expect to improve our standing as one of the top 100 universities in the world and the top 20 in the UK. Opportunity The successful candidate will work within University IT alongside a wider network of technically innovative staff, and in close collaboration with academic colleagues to design, build and operate innovative systems and IT services that underpin the research, teaching and administrative activities of the School of Computer Science and Informatics. The role holder will enable the School’s staff and students to leverage existing IT services and contribute to collaborative projects with academic and technical colleagues to develop new and innovative services that support specialist teaching and research activity. You You will be comfortable working in a fast-paced academic environment and will be key to the school’s research and teaching success; helping to guide and train others in the use of digital technologies. The role requires you be agile in the management of your workload, enabling you to be responsive and reactive to requests from staff or students. You will be called upon to develop new IT services in response to requirements from academic colleagues and you are likely to need to research and learn new technologies to deliver them – often on challenging timescales. You will be expected to become the subject matter expert for services that you develop and will oversee their transition to operational teams as required. The diversity of the role will provide the right candidate with opportunities to develop a broad range of skills and to also develop specialisms. Your specialist skills will support colleagues within University IT when proposing and developing solutions at an appropriate scale required by the University. You will need strong Linux system administration experience or have used Linux extensively in a development or academic environment. You should be comfortable with supporting and troubleshooting web applications and automating service provision using open-source stacks (e.g. LAMP, Tomcat, Kubernetes, Docker, etc.) and you will need good scripting skills, while experience of Windows and Apple Mac system administration would also be advantageous. You will be able to gather and advise on requirements from academic colleagues in order to solve complex technical problems across a broad range of technologies. What we offer Cardiff University can offer many attractive benefits to its employees, including a competitive salary, 37 days annual leave per annum and a generous pension scheme. More information on what we can offer can be found at https://www.cardiff.ac.uk/jobs/what-we-can-offer . This is a full time, open ended position. Salary: £44,737 - £51,805 per annum (Grade 7) Date advert posted: Tuesday, 14 February 2023 Closing date: Friday, 3 March 2023 Please be aware that Cardiff University reserves the right to close this vacancy early should sufficient applications be received. Cardiff University is committed to supporting and promoting equality and diversity and to creating an inclusive working environment. We believe this can be achieved through attracting, developing, and retaining a diverse range of staff from many different backgrounds. We therefore welcome applicants from all sections of the community regardless of sex, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, trans identity, relationship status, religion or belief, caring responsibilities, or age. In supporting our employees to achieve a balance between their work and their personal lives, we will also consider proposals for flexible working or job share arrangements.
Digital Product Manager
Closing date: 29 January 2023
Location: Flexible
Salary: £41,150 - £46,147 (Grade 7)
Contract type : Permanent
Work pattern: 37 hours, Monday - Friday
Post number: 203411
Job Description
We’re looking for an experienced product manager to join our growing Digital Services Team.
You’ll join us at an exciting time to lead on developing the future vision for the Natural Resources Wales website, and help support our organisation’s priorities to tackle the climate and nature emergencies.
Over a million people access information and services on the Natural Resources Wales website every year. From making sure businesses comply with environmental regulations and protect the Welsh environment to helping householders understand their flood risk. It’s also an important platform for other public bodies and used by policy makers access to the evidence needed to base their decision. And many more services in-between!
Working in a multidisciplinary team, you will take a user-centred design approach to continuously build, test and support the Natural Resources Wales digital platforms. Your role will be to identify and frame the problems and set priorities for the improvements of NRW digital products – mainly focused on the website and intranet.
You can find out more about our vision for user-centred services for the people of Wales in our Digital Strategy.
You will be able to demonstrate knowledge and experience of the following:
Technical knowledge and understanding gained from career experience relevant to the role, or degree in relevant area.
Have substantial experience in product management, of complex or multiple digital products, gained from working in a number of different organisations or in different roles or functions within a single organisation.
Able to explain complex technical concepts in plain English
Experience of working as a product manager in a multi-disciplinary team (user-centred design and technical roles).
Budget and project management skills suitable for managing, or making a significant contribution to, projects involving the use of specialist contractors.
Experience of influencing strategies, development plans and work programmes of internal and external stakeholders.
Strong interpersonal skills, including experience of establishing and maintaining strong networks across teams.
Persuasive and compelling presentation skills with an ability to be passionate advocate of your portfolio.
This role will offer a range of benefits, including:
Agile and flexible working
Civil Service Pension Scheme offering employer contributions of 26.6% to 30.3%
28 days annual leave, rising to 33 days
Generous leave entitlements for all your life needs
Health and wellbeing benefits and support
Weekly well-being hour to use as you choose
For more information, please visit our website.
Dec 09, 2022
Full time
Digital Product Manager
Closing date: 29 January 2023
Location: Flexible
Salary: £41,150 - £46,147 (Grade 7)
Contract type : Permanent
Work pattern: 37 hours, Monday - Friday
Post number: 203411
Job Description
We’re looking for an experienced product manager to join our growing Digital Services Team.
You’ll join us at an exciting time to lead on developing the future vision for the Natural Resources Wales website, and help support our organisation’s priorities to tackle the climate and nature emergencies.
Over a million people access information and services on the Natural Resources Wales website every year. From making sure businesses comply with environmental regulations and protect the Welsh environment to helping householders understand their flood risk. It’s also an important platform for other public bodies and used by policy makers access to the evidence needed to base their decision. And many more services in-between!
Working in a multidisciplinary team, you will take a user-centred design approach to continuously build, test and support the Natural Resources Wales digital platforms. Your role will be to identify and frame the problems and set priorities for the improvements of NRW digital products – mainly focused on the website and intranet.
You can find out more about our vision for user-centred services for the people of Wales in our Digital Strategy.
You will be able to demonstrate knowledge and experience of the following:
Technical knowledge and understanding gained from career experience relevant to the role, or degree in relevant area.
Have substantial experience in product management, of complex or multiple digital products, gained from working in a number of different organisations or in different roles or functions within a single organisation.
Able to explain complex technical concepts in plain English
Experience of working as a product manager in a multi-disciplinary team (user-centred design and technical roles).
Budget and project management skills suitable for managing, or making a significant contribution to, projects involving the use of specialist contractors.
Experience of influencing strategies, development plans and work programmes of internal and external stakeholders.
Strong interpersonal skills, including experience of establishing and maintaining strong networks across teams.
Persuasive and compelling presentation skills with an ability to be passionate advocate of your portfolio.
This role will offer a range of benefits, including:
Agile and flexible working
Civil Service Pension Scheme offering employer contributions of 26.6% to 30.3%
28 days annual leave, rising to 33 days
Generous leave entitlements for all your life needs
Health and wellbeing benefits and support
Weekly well-being hour to use as you choose
For more information, please visit our website.
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.
Technology Architect - BSS/OSS - London, UK Role - Senior Technology Architect Technology - BSS/OSS Location - London Compensation - Competitive (including bonus) Job Description Today, the corporate landscape is dynamic and the world ahead is full of possibilities! None of the amazing things we do at Infosys would be possible without an equally amazing culture, the environment where ideas can flourish and where you are empowered to move forward as far as your ideas will take you. At Infosys, we assure that your career will never stand still, we will inspire you to build what's next and we will navigate further together. Our journey of learnability, values and trusted relationships with our clients continue to be the cornerstones of our organization and these values are upheld only because of our people. Your role In the role of Senior Technology Architect, you will interface with key stakeholders and apply your technical proficiency across different stages of the Software Development Life Cycle including Requirements Elicitation, Application Architecture definition and Design. You will play an important role in creating the Architecture and high level design artifacts. You will also do technical feasibility and identify smart ways of completing client's requirement. You will guide the team technically and work closely with offshore team acting as a communication medium between the client and offshore. You will be part of a learning culture, where teamwork and collaboration are encouraged, excellence is rewarded, and diversity is respected and valued. Required • Facilitate requirements gathering workshops with Product owner, Business Analysts, SMEs to identify pain points and able to articulate the requirements. • Work closely with designers to ensure all requirements are correctly and concisely documented as User Stories and assigned to appropriate Epics. Able to verify and validate solutions build considering the large e2e business know how and future road map. • Coordinate participation of different tech and business groups in requirements gathering and able to guide it as per architecture. • Capable to define architecture and have ability to guide on the TMF compliance and open forums. • Able to understand NFRs (Nonfunctional requirements), Cloudifications and technology landscape. • Introduce best practices that bring further efficiencies to defining product requirements. Learn new frameworks and tools to facilitate hand-off of requirements to the design team. • Understanding the complete lifecycle management of fixed line products and interactions with service providers such as Network service providers, Logistics providers and WFM flows. • Extensive experience on catalogue driven orchestration and EPC based model and how it drives workflows in service fulfilment domain • Experience on RESTful APIs • Experience of Microservice based Architecture. • Experience in the OSS/BSS solution architecture in broadband products like FTTX. • Well versed in Fiber transmission technology with variants of fiber technologies. • Understanding of mobile telecom architecture • Experience in service order management, CPQ, L2O, O2A and T2R. • Well versed in integration architectures. • Very good understanding of network elements and interactions. • Understanding of Devops tool like ADO, JIRA. • TM Forum APIs understanding with emphasis on Service Order Management. Preferred • Understanding of Mobile technologies such as 5G • Understanding of Digital Architecture principles • Cloud experience on hyperscalers such as AWS,Azure and GCP • Experience in BPMN Personal Besides the professional qualifications of the candidates we place great importance in addition to various forms personality profile. These include: • High analytical skills • A high degree of initiative and flexibility • High customer orientation • High quality awareness • Excellent verbal and written communication skills About Infosys Infosys is a global leader in next-generation digital services and consulting. We enable clients in 50 countries to navigate their digital transformation. With over three decades of experience in managing the systems and workings of global enterprises, we expertly steer our clients through the many next of their digital journey. We do it by enabling the enterprise with an AI-powered core that helps prioritize the execution of change. We also empower the business with agile digital at scale to deliver unprecedented levels of performance and customer delight. Our always-on learning agenda drives their continuous improvement through building and transferring digital skills, expertise and ideas from our innovation ecosystem. Visit to see how Infosys can help your enterprise navigate your next. All aspects of employment at Infosys are based on merit, competence and performance. We are committed to embracing diversity and creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Infosys is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.
May 01, 2024
Full time
Technology Architect - BSS/OSS - London, UK Role - Senior Technology Architect Technology - BSS/OSS Location - London Compensation - Competitive (including bonus) Job Description Today, the corporate landscape is dynamic and the world ahead is full of possibilities! None of the amazing things we do at Infosys would be possible without an equally amazing culture, the environment where ideas can flourish and where you are empowered to move forward as far as your ideas will take you. At Infosys, we assure that your career will never stand still, we will inspire you to build what's next and we will navigate further together. Our journey of learnability, values and trusted relationships with our clients continue to be the cornerstones of our organization and these values are upheld only because of our people. Your role In the role of Senior Technology Architect, you will interface with key stakeholders and apply your technical proficiency across different stages of the Software Development Life Cycle including Requirements Elicitation, Application Architecture definition and Design. You will play an important role in creating the Architecture and high level design artifacts. You will also do technical feasibility and identify smart ways of completing client's requirement. You will guide the team technically and work closely with offshore team acting as a communication medium between the client and offshore. You will be part of a learning culture, where teamwork and collaboration are encouraged, excellence is rewarded, and diversity is respected and valued. Required • Facilitate requirements gathering workshops with Product owner, Business Analysts, SMEs to identify pain points and able to articulate the requirements. • Work closely with designers to ensure all requirements are correctly and concisely documented as User Stories and assigned to appropriate Epics. Able to verify and validate solutions build considering the large e2e business know how and future road map. • Coordinate participation of different tech and business groups in requirements gathering and able to guide it as per architecture. • Capable to define architecture and have ability to guide on the TMF compliance and open forums. • Able to understand NFRs (Nonfunctional requirements), Cloudifications and technology landscape. • Introduce best practices that bring further efficiencies to defining product requirements. Learn new frameworks and tools to facilitate hand-off of requirements to the design team. • Understanding the complete lifecycle management of fixed line products and interactions with service providers such as Network service providers, Logistics providers and WFM flows. • Extensive experience on catalogue driven orchestration and EPC based model and how it drives workflows in service fulfilment domain • Experience on RESTful APIs • Experience of Microservice based Architecture. • Experience in the OSS/BSS solution architecture in broadband products like FTTX. • Well versed in Fiber transmission technology with variants of fiber technologies. • Understanding of mobile telecom architecture • Experience in service order management, CPQ, L2O, O2A and T2R. • Well versed in integration architectures. • Very good understanding of network elements and interactions. • Understanding of Devops tool like ADO, JIRA. • TM Forum APIs understanding with emphasis on Service Order Management. Preferred • Understanding of Mobile technologies such as 5G • Understanding of Digital Architecture principles • Cloud experience on hyperscalers such as AWS,Azure and GCP • Experience in BPMN Personal Besides the professional qualifications of the candidates we place great importance in addition to various forms personality profile. These include: • High analytical skills • A high degree of initiative and flexibility • High customer orientation • High quality awareness • Excellent verbal and written communication skills About Infosys Infosys is a global leader in next-generation digital services and consulting. We enable clients in 50 countries to navigate their digital transformation. With over three decades of experience in managing the systems and workings of global enterprises, we expertly steer our clients through the many next of their digital journey. We do it by enabling the enterprise with an AI-powered core that helps prioritize the execution of change. We also empower the business with agile digital at scale to deliver unprecedented levels of performance and customer delight. Our always-on learning agenda drives their continuous improvement through building and transferring digital skills, expertise and ideas from our innovation ecosystem. Visit to see how Infosys can help your enterprise navigate your next. All aspects of employment at Infosys are based on merit, competence and performance. We are committed to embracing diversity and creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Infosys is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.
Master's degree in Computer Science, a related field, or equivalent practical experience. Candidates will typically have 5 years of experience with software development in C and C++, and with data structures/algorithms. Experience in embedded development. Experience with mobile security, debugging. Preferred qualifications: Experience with phone security design, development and lifecycle. Experience in authentication, encryption, certificate management, or operating system security. Experience in Hardware System Architecture, Cryptography, Security Analysis, Security-Enhanced Linux, Linux Kernel Real-Time Operating System, Android BSP Security Testing, Rust, Python. Experience with open source development. About the job Google's software engineers develop the next-generation technologies that change how billions of users connect, explore, and interact with information and one another. Our products need to handle information at massive scale, and extend well beyond web search. We're looking for engineers who bring fresh ideas from all areas, including information retrieval, distributed computing, large-scale system design, networking and data storage, security, artificial intelligence, natural language processing, UI design and mobile; the list goes on and is growing every day. As a software engineer, you will work on a specific project critical to Google's needs with opportunities to switch teams and projects as you and our fast-paced business grow and evolve. We need our engineers to be versatile, display leadership qualities and be enthusiastic to take on new problems across the full-stack as we continue to push technology forward. Behind everything our users see online is the architecture built by the Technical Infrastructure team to keep it running. From developing and maintaining our data centers to building the next generation of Google platforms, we make Google's product portfolio possible. We're proud to be our engineers' engineers and love voiding warranties by taking things apart so we can rebuild them. We keep our networks up and running, ensuring our users have the best and fastest experience possible. Responsibilities Work on next generation Pixel security designs and projects. Harden system software components criticial to Pixel security. Research design and develop cutting edge security features for future Pixel devices. Improve infrastructures for fuzzing, testing and Continuous integration (CI). Develop technical solutions to help mitigate security vulnerabilities. Google is proud to be an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. We are committed to building a workforce that is representative of the users we serve, creating a culture of belonging, and providing an equal employment opportunity regardless of race, creed, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy or related condition (including breastfeeding), expecting or parents-to-be, criminal histories consistent with legal requirements, or any other basis protected by law. See also Google's EEO Policy , Know your rights: workplace discrimination is illegal , Belonging at Google , and How we hire . Google is a global company and, in order to facilitate efficient collaboration and communication globally, English proficiency is a requirement for all roles unless stated otherwise in the job posting. To all recruitment agencies: Google does not accept agency resumes. Please do not forward resumes to our jobs alias, Google employees, or any other organization location. Google is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.
May 01, 2024
Full time
Master's degree in Computer Science, a related field, or equivalent practical experience. Candidates will typically have 5 years of experience with software development in C and C++, and with data structures/algorithms. Experience in embedded development. Experience with mobile security, debugging. Preferred qualifications: Experience with phone security design, development and lifecycle. Experience in authentication, encryption, certificate management, or operating system security. Experience in Hardware System Architecture, Cryptography, Security Analysis, Security-Enhanced Linux, Linux Kernel Real-Time Operating System, Android BSP Security Testing, Rust, Python. Experience with open source development. About the job Google's software engineers develop the next-generation technologies that change how billions of users connect, explore, and interact with information and one another. Our products need to handle information at massive scale, and extend well beyond web search. We're looking for engineers who bring fresh ideas from all areas, including information retrieval, distributed computing, large-scale system design, networking and data storage, security, artificial intelligence, natural language processing, UI design and mobile; the list goes on and is growing every day. As a software engineer, you will work on a specific project critical to Google's needs with opportunities to switch teams and projects as you and our fast-paced business grow and evolve. We need our engineers to be versatile, display leadership qualities and be enthusiastic to take on new problems across the full-stack as we continue to push technology forward. Behind everything our users see online is the architecture built by the Technical Infrastructure team to keep it running. From developing and maintaining our data centers to building the next generation of Google platforms, we make Google's product portfolio possible. We're proud to be our engineers' engineers and love voiding warranties by taking things apart so we can rebuild them. We keep our networks up and running, ensuring our users have the best and fastest experience possible. Responsibilities Work on next generation Pixel security designs and projects. Harden system software components criticial to Pixel security. Research design and develop cutting edge security features for future Pixel devices. Improve infrastructures for fuzzing, testing and Continuous integration (CI). Develop technical solutions to help mitigate security vulnerabilities. Google is proud to be an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. We are committed to building a workforce that is representative of the users we serve, creating a culture of belonging, and providing an equal employment opportunity regardless of race, creed, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy or related condition (including breastfeeding), expecting or parents-to-be, criminal histories consistent with legal requirements, or any other basis protected by law. See also Google's EEO Policy , Know your rights: workplace discrimination is illegal , Belonging at Google , and How we hire . Google is a global company and, in order to facilitate efficient collaboration and communication globally, English proficiency is a requirement for all roles unless stated otherwise in the job posting. To all recruitment agencies: Google does not accept agency resumes. Please do not forward resumes to our jobs alias, Google employees, or any other organization location. Google is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.
Data Center Operations Manager, Global Server Operations corporate_fare Google place London, UK Apply Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience. 5 years of experience in computing infrastructure, networking, operating systems, or hardware. 3 years of experience managing technical teams, vendor or agreement management and delivery. Preferred qualifications: Experience working in data center environments, including building and operating large-scale infrastructure, and network and compute architecture and lifecycle, and Linux/Unix system administration. Experience with initiating and executing strategic initiatives in a global environment. Ability to lead and improve Environmental Health and Safety initiatives. Ability to travel up to 30% of the time as needed. About the job Google isn't just a software company. The Hardware Operations team is responsible for monitoring the state-of-the-art physical infrastructure behind Google's powerful search technology. As a Hardware Operations Manager, you will manage a team of Data Center Technicians. You will oversee the quality installation of server hardware and components and take charge of complicated installations/troubleshooting. Your team will install, configure, test, troubleshoot and maintain hardware (like servers and its components) and server software (like Google's Linux cluster). They will also take on the configuration of more complex components such as networks, routers, hubs, bridges, switches and networking protocols. They may lead small project teams on larger installations and develop project contingency plans. In this role, you will lead one or more teams to deliver critical data center initiatives (e.g., data security, machine maintenance, networking), identify trends via data analytics at the project level, and drive the changes needed to address them (e.g., improve tools, processes, or procedures). You will be the point of contact for escalation for one or more data center sites, quantifying systemic issues and escalating when appropriate. You will work with the partner (e.g., Program Managers, Data Center Operations) to provide input into short-term and long-term strategy, process changes, and task orders for the site. You'll manage projects to budget, timeline, and resourcing needs. The Data Center team designs and operates some of the most sophisticated electrical and HVAC systems in the world. We are a diverse, upbeat, creative, team-oriented group of engineers committed to building and operating powerful data centers. Responsibilities Oversee the day-to-day management of teams within data center operations. Communicate priorities and facilitate hand off of operations to following shift leads. Work together to identify and resolve problems and create solutions for our global computing and network architecture. Manage the implementation of projects within the team. Ensure data center-related priorities are consistent with company objectives. Google is proud to be an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. We are committed to building a workforce that is representative of the users we serve, creating a culture of belonging, and providing an equal employment opportunity regardless of race, creed, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy or related condition (including breastfeeding), expecting or parents-to-be, criminal histories consistent with legal requirements, or any other basis protected by law. See also Google's EEO Policy , Know your rights: workplace discrimination is illegal , Belonging at Google , and How we hire . Google is a global company and, in order to facilitate efficient collaboration and communication globally, English proficiency is a requirement for all roles unless stated otherwise in the job posting. To all recruitment agencies: Google does not accept agency resumes. Please do not forward resumes to our jobs alias, Google employees, or any other organization location. Google is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.
May 01, 2024
Full time
Data Center Operations Manager, Global Server Operations corporate_fare Google place London, UK Apply Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience. 5 years of experience in computing infrastructure, networking, operating systems, or hardware. 3 years of experience managing technical teams, vendor or agreement management and delivery. Preferred qualifications: Experience working in data center environments, including building and operating large-scale infrastructure, and network and compute architecture and lifecycle, and Linux/Unix system administration. Experience with initiating and executing strategic initiatives in a global environment. Ability to lead and improve Environmental Health and Safety initiatives. Ability to travel up to 30% of the time as needed. About the job Google isn't just a software company. The Hardware Operations team is responsible for monitoring the state-of-the-art physical infrastructure behind Google's powerful search technology. As a Hardware Operations Manager, you will manage a team of Data Center Technicians. You will oversee the quality installation of server hardware and components and take charge of complicated installations/troubleshooting. Your team will install, configure, test, troubleshoot and maintain hardware (like servers and its components) and server software (like Google's Linux cluster). They will also take on the configuration of more complex components such as networks, routers, hubs, bridges, switches and networking protocols. They may lead small project teams on larger installations and develop project contingency plans. In this role, you will lead one or more teams to deliver critical data center initiatives (e.g., data security, machine maintenance, networking), identify trends via data analytics at the project level, and drive the changes needed to address them (e.g., improve tools, processes, or procedures). You will be the point of contact for escalation for one or more data center sites, quantifying systemic issues and escalating when appropriate. You will work with the partner (e.g., Program Managers, Data Center Operations) to provide input into short-term and long-term strategy, process changes, and task orders for the site. You'll manage projects to budget, timeline, and resourcing needs. The Data Center team designs and operates some of the most sophisticated electrical and HVAC systems in the world. We are a diverse, upbeat, creative, team-oriented group of engineers committed to building and operating powerful data centers. Responsibilities Oversee the day-to-day management of teams within data center operations. Communicate priorities and facilitate hand off of operations to following shift leads. Work together to identify and resolve problems and create solutions for our global computing and network architecture. Manage the implementation of projects within the team. Ensure data center-related priorities are consistent with company objectives. Google is proud to be an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. We are committed to building a workforce that is representative of the users we serve, creating a culture of belonging, and providing an equal employment opportunity regardless of race, creed, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy or related condition (including breastfeeding), expecting or parents-to-be, criminal histories consistent with legal requirements, or any other basis protected by law. See also Google's EEO Policy , Know your rights: workplace discrimination is illegal , Belonging at Google , and How we hire . Google is a global company and, in order to facilitate efficient collaboration and communication globally, English proficiency is a requirement for all roles unless stated otherwise in the job posting. To all recruitment agencies: Google does not accept agency resumes. Please do not forward resumes to our jobs alias, Google employees, or any other organization location. Google is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.
ICF works on the key challenges of our times, supporting governments in the design, appraisal and delivery of policies and programmes across a wide range of issues - from migration, security, technology to health, food and the environment. Our Data Science Team works in partnership with experts across our business, applying data science methods to create innovative solutions for ICF clients in the UK and EU. The team's work has a particular focus on the application of data science to public policy research and analysis. We are looking for a Senior Data Scientist to contribute to the further growth and success of this team by applying expertise in data science to client projects and working closely with the team leader to provide coaching and line management to more junior data scientists. You will typically be working on a few projects at a time, interacting with all levels of ICF staff and external stakeholders. You will contribute to drafting research reports and proposals, and present findings to clients. We are particularly interested in candidates who can demonstrate a genuine interest in public policies in the areas we cover. We have a flexible, hybrid model in which you can balance working from home with use of our UK bases in London, Plymouth, Leeds and Birmingham. Skills, Knowledge and Experience We welcome applications from candidates with: At minimum, a Bachelor's degree in disciplines such as Data Science or Social Sciences. At least three years of practical experience within industry, government, or consulting in applying data-driven approaches to a variety of business scenarios, including creation and use of advanced analytics or machine learning algorithms. An understanding of data science and machine learning concepts and algorithms such as clustering, regression, classification, forecasting, neural networks, hyperparameter tuning, NLP, and utilising LLMs. An understanding of the importance of effective communication with clients and experience of relaying complex technical concepts to diverse audiences. Proficiency in Python. Strong report writing and presentation skills. Excellent command of English language. Experience of (i) query languages such as SQL and (ii) working on proposals for client work would be advantageous but are not essential. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK. More about ICF ICF is a global consulting services company with over 9,000 full- and part-time employees, but we are not your typical consultants. We believe in collaboration, mutual respect, open communication, and opportunity for growth. We give active support to career progression. We are committed to learning and personal development - providing in-house training programmes, access to our communities of practice and online learning resources. We provide a supportive, collegiate work environment. Our 'You Matter' programme enables recognition of colleague's contributions, support and success. Interested? Please submit a CV and cover letter HERE to start the conversation! ONLY applications with a cover letter will be considered About us: Working at ICF means applying a passion for meaningful work with intellectual rigor to help solve the leading issues of our day. Smart, compassionate, innovative, committed, ICF employees tackle unprecedented challenges to benefit people, businesses, and governments around the globe. We believe in collaboration, mutual respect, open communication, and opportunity for growth. We can only solve the world's toughest challenges by building an inclusive workplace that allows everyone to thrive. We are committed to creating a culture where we embrace our differences in ideas and identities. Together, our employees are empowered to share their expertise and collaborate with others to achieve personal and professional goals. Our people at ICF are our most important asset, so we invest in them from the moment they arrive. When you join our team, you'll have access to a vast array of benefits to help you live your life well. We offer a hybrid working policy, which will provide you with the flexibility to collaborate in the office, as well as in the comfort of your own home, ensuring you are able to successfully deliver the requirements of your role. To support you, our employee wellbeing hub is designed to provide highly personalised support across a comprehensive range of wellbeing issues, such as mind, body, finances, community, career programs and HR support. We enjoy celebrating success, which is why we have a competitive recognition program called 'You Matter', which awards points as a 'thank you' for your work achievements. These can be spent on a large variety of high-quality items, as well as online or high-street vouchers, all with zero tax payable by the employee. ICF also offers a range of competitive benefits, which include: Single Private Medical Insurance cover with no restrictions on existing conditions. Dental insurance and an online GP service. 25 days annual leave, plus UK bank holidays (annual leave increases with years of service). Pension scheme with 5% of salary employer contribution Life assurance paying 4x annual salary and Group Income Protection paying 66% of salary for up to 5 years if you are off work on long-term sick. Enhanced parental leave policies, enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption, and shared parental pay. ICF is a global consulting and technology services company with approximately 9,000 employees, but we are not your typical consultants. At ICF, business analysts and policy specialists work together with digital strategists, data scientists and creatives. We combine unmatched industry expertise with cutting-edge engagement capabilities to help organizations solve their most complex challenges. Since 1969, public and private sector clients have worked with ICF to navigate change and shape the future. Learn more at .
May 01, 2024
Full time
ICF works on the key challenges of our times, supporting governments in the design, appraisal and delivery of policies and programmes across a wide range of issues - from migration, security, technology to health, food and the environment. Our Data Science Team works in partnership with experts across our business, applying data science methods to create innovative solutions for ICF clients in the UK and EU. The team's work has a particular focus on the application of data science to public policy research and analysis. We are looking for a Senior Data Scientist to contribute to the further growth and success of this team by applying expertise in data science to client projects and working closely with the team leader to provide coaching and line management to more junior data scientists. You will typically be working on a few projects at a time, interacting with all levels of ICF staff and external stakeholders. You will contribute to drafting research reports and proposals, and present findings to clients. We are particularly interested in candidates who can demonstrate a genuine interest in public policies in the areas we cover. We have a flexible, hybrid model in which you can balance working from home with use of our UK bases in London, Plymouth, Leeds and Birmingham. Skills, Knowledge and Experience We welcome applications from candidates with: At minimum, a Bachelor's degree in disciplines such as Data Science or Social Sciences. At least three years of practical experience within industry, government, or consulting in applying data-driven approaches to a variety of business scenarios, including creation and use of advanced analytics or machine learning algorithms. An understanding of data science and machine learning concepts and algorithms such as clustering, regression, classification, forecasting, neural networks, hyperparameter tuning, NLP, and utilising LLMs. An understanding of the importance of effective communication with clients and experience of relaying complex technical concepts to diverse audiences. Proficiency in Python. Strong report writing and presentation skills. Excellent command of English language. Experience of (i) query languages such as SQL and (ii) working on proposals for client work would be advantageous but are not essential. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK. More about ICF ICF is a global consulting services company with over 9,000 full- and part-time employees, but we are not your typical consultants. We believe in collaboration, mutual respect, open communication, and opportunity for growth. We give active support to career progression. We are committed to learning and personal development - providing in-house training programmes, access to our communities of practice and online learning resources. We provide a supportive, collegiate work environment. Our 'You Matter' programme enables recognition of colleague's contributions, support and success. Interested? Please submit a CV and cover letter HERE to start the conversation! ONLY applications with a cover letter will be considered About us: Working at ICF means applying a passion for meaningful work with intellectual rigor to help solve the leading issues of our day. Smart, compassionate, innovative, committed, ICF employees tackle unprecedented challenges to benefit people, businesses, and governments around the globe. We believe in collaboration, mutual respect, open communication, and opportunity for growth. We can only solve the world's toughest challenges by building an inclusive workplace that allows everyone to thrive. We are committed to creating a culture where we embrace our differences in ideas and identities. Together, our employees are empowered to share their expertise and collaborate with others to achieve personal and professional goals. Our people at ICF are our most important asset, so we invest in them from the moment they arrive. When you join our team, you'll have access to a vast array of benefits to help you live your life well. We offer a hybrid working policy, which will provide you with the flexibility to collaborate in the office, as well as in the comfort of your own home, ensuring you are able to successfully deliver the requirements of your role. To support you, our employee wellbeing hub is designed to provide highly personalised support across a comprehensive range of wellbeing issues, such as mind, body, finances, community, career programs and HR support. We enjoy celebrating success, which is why we have a competitive recognition program called 'You Matter', which awards points as a 'thank you' for your work achievements. These can be spent on a large variety of high-quality items, as well as online or high-street vouchers, all with zero tax payable by the employee. ICF also offers a range of competitive benefits, which include: Single Private Medical Insurance cover with no restrictions on existing conditions. Dental insurance and an online GP service. 25 days annual leave, plus UK bank holidays (annual leave increases with years of service). Pension scheme with 5% of salary employer contribution Life assurance paying 4x annual salary and Group Income Protection paying 66% of salary for up to 5 years if you are off work on long-term sick. Enhanced parental leave policies, enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption, and shared parental pay. ICF is a global consulting and technology services company with approximately 9,000 employees, but we are not your typical consultants. At ICF, business analysts and policy specialists work together with digital strategists, data scientists and creatives. We combine unmatched industry expertise with cutting-edge engagement capabilities to help organizations solve their most complex challenges. Since 1969, public and private sector clients have worked with ICF to navigate change and shape the future. Learn more at .
Do you want to play a key role in developing a new web-based pricing and portfolio management system for insurers, reinsurers and ILS funds? Do you want to be part of the dynamic Aon Tyche team that is redefining financial modelling for insurers and reinsurers? This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced insurance practitioner to join a collaborative, friendly, dynamic working environment, with the opportunity to work with an innovative modelling platform and high-profile clients. It is a hybrid role that can offer flexibility to work both virtually and from our London office. Aon is in the business of better decisions At Aon, we shape decisions for the better to protect and enrich the lives of people around the world. As an organization, we are united through trust as one inclusive, diverse team, and we are passionate about helping our colleagues and clients succeed. What the day will look like As a key member of our team, you will play a vital role in shaping a web-based pricing and portfolio management system for insurers, reinsurers and ILS funds. You will be one of the technical subject matter experts for the model and lead members of a friendly, inter-disciplinary team of modellers, actuaries and software developers who work together to build pioneering software. You will work in an innovative and supportive atmosphere. This role will encompass a wide variety of work. Initially the successful applicant can expect to be involved with the following: Shaping the technical delivery: Becoming one of the technical subject matter experts for the model; defining the modelling standards and delivering the product roadmap through efficient and performant solutions. Model requirements and design. Staying ahead of market developments and gathering client business requirements to feed into the Catastrophe Pricing & Portfolio model design. Team Leadership: Leading a team of model developers, with a focus on promoting understanding, ownership, and career development. Embracing a diverse and inclusive culture. Sales support. Supporting the sales process through proof-of-concept exercises, demonstrations and trials. How this opportunity is different STG is Aon's new global consulting and technology business focused on, but not limited to, insurance and reinsurance companies and other participants in the insurance industry. The business provides strategy consulting, technology solutions and advisory services to many of the most prestigious companies in Global (Re)insurance. We have privileged access to Aon's proprietary data, software, and the knowledge of its global network of insurance industry experts to derive unique and compelling insights into the sources of competitive advantage in our industry. Aon's software platform, Tyche, is used by some of the largest life, non-life, composite and pension firms worldwide, which benefit from the ground-breaking capabilities that Tyche gives them. Our consulting team provides a full breadth of actuarial services with a focus on Tyche implementations and developing solutions in Tyche. We have a strong team of exceptional developers and our IT team offer fully hosted solutions Skills and experience that will lead to success General insurance experience in Cat modelling; capital modelling, pricing or reserving (4+ years' experience) Exemplify analytical and problem-solving skills Team management experience A strong, self-motivated team player that works collaboratively Good communicator with the ability to adapt to suit different audiences, and good at building relationships Ability to work under pressure: proactive, shows resolve and adapts to evolving situations Experience working with the results generated by Cat models (e.g. RMS and AIR model results): Using Cat model results to price Cat contract structures Portfolio roll-up and reporting on Cat risk Technical knowledge of commercial lines and / or reinsurance pricing techniques Experience developing actuarial modelling systems Experience with programming languages (Python and SQL knowledge is desirable) How we support our colleagues In addition to our comprehensive benefits package, we encourage a diverse workforce. Plus, our agile, inclusive environment allows you to manage your wellbeing and work/life balance, ensuring you can be your best self at Aon. Furthermore, all colleagues enjoy two "Global Wellbeing Days" each year, encouraging you to take time to focus on yourself. We offer a variety of working style solutions, but we also recognise that flexibility goes beyond just the place of work and we are all for it. We call this Smart Working! Our continuous learning culture inspires and equips you to learn, share and grow, helping you achieve your fullest potential. As a result, at Aon, you are more connected, more relevant, and more valued. We provide individuals with disabilities reasonable accommodations to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment in accordance with applicable law. Please contact us to request an accommodation on Aon values an innovative, diverse workplace where all colleagues feel empowered to be their authentic selves. Aon is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.
May 01, 2024
Full time
Do you want to play a key role in developing a new web-based pricing and portfolio management system for insurers, reinsurers and ILS funds? Do you want to be part of the dynamic Aon Tyche team that is redefining financial modelling for insurers and reinsurers? This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced insurance practitioner to join a collaborative, friendly, dynamic working environment, with the opportunity to work with an innovative modelling platform and high-profile clients. It is a hybrid role that can offer flexibility to work both virtually and from our London office. Aon is in the business of better decisions At Aon, we shape decisions for the better to protect and enrich the lives of people around the world. As an organization, we are united through trust as one inclusive, diverse team, and we are passionate about helping our colleagues and clients succeed. What the day will look like As a key member of our team, you will play a vital role in shaping a web-based pricing and portfolio management system for insurers, reinsurers and ILS funds. You will be one of the technical subject matter experts for the model and lead members of a friendly, inter-disciplinary team of modellers, actuaries and software developers who work together to build pioneering software. You will work in an innovative and supportive atmosphere. This role will encompass a wide variety of work. Initially the successful applicant can expect to be involved with the following: Shaping the technical delivery: Becoming one of the technical subject matter experts for the model; defining the modelling standards and delivering the product roadmap through efficient and performant solutions. Model requirements and design. Staying ahead of market developments and gathering client business requirements to feed into the Catastrophe Pricing & Portfolio model design. Team Leadership: Leading a team of model developers, with a focus on promoting understanding, ownership, and career development. Embracing a diverse and inclusive culture. Sales support. Supporting the sales process through proof-of-concept exercises, demonstrations and trials. How this opportunity is different STG is Aon's new global consulting and technology business focused on, but not limited to, insurance and reinsurance companies and other participants in the insurance industry. The business provides strategy consulting, technology solutions and advisory services to many of the most prestigious companies in Global (Re)insurance. We have privileged access to Aon's proprietary data, software, and the knowledge of its global network of insurance industry experts to derive unique and compelling insights into the sources of competitive advantage in our industry. Aon's software platform, Tyche, is used by some of the largest life, non-life, composite and pension firms worldwide, which benefit from the ground-breaking capabilities that Tyche gives them. Our consulting team provides a full breadth of actuarial services with a focus on Tyche implementations and developing solutions in Tyche. We have a strong team of exceptional developers and our IT team offer fully hosted solutions Skills and experience that will lead to success General insurance experience in Cat modelling; capital modelling, pricing or reserving (4+ years' experience) Exemplify analytical and problem-solving skills Team management experience A strong, self-motivated team player that works collaboratively Good communicator with the ability to adapt to suit different audiences, and good at building relationships Ability to work under pressure: proactive, shows resolve and adapts to evolving situations Experience working with the results generated by Cat models (e.g. RMS and AIR model results): Using Cat model results to price Cat contract structures Portfolio roll-up and reporting on Cat risk Technical knowledge of commercial lines and / or reinsurance pricing techniques Experience developing actuarial modelling systems Experience with programming languages (Python and SQL knowledge is desirable) How we support our colleagues In addition to our comprehensive benefits package, we encourage a diverse workforce. Plus, our agile, inclusive environment allows you to manage your wellbeing and work/life balance, ensuring you can be your best self at Aon. Furthermore, all colleagues enjoy two "Global Wellbeing Days" each year, encouraging you to take time to focus on yourself. We offer a variety of working style solutions, but we also recognise that flexibility goes beyond just the place of work and we are all for it. We call this Smart Working! Our continuous learning culture inspires and equips you to learn, share and grow, helping you achieve your fullest potential. As a result, at Aon, you are more connected, more relevant, and more valued. We provide individuals with disabilities reasonable accommodations to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment in accordance with applicable law. Please contact us to request an accommodation on Aon values an innovative, diverse workplace where all colleagues feel empowered to be their authentic selves. Aon is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.
Hybrid / Flexible base locations 36 hours per week - flexible working supported Permanent London - 97,414 to 121,767per annum plus 5,000 car allowance National - 86,016 to 107,519 per annum plus 5,000 car allowance This is a really exciting time for Clarion's Group Technology Team; we're recruiting for a variety of new Tech roles and we're looking to you to join our growing team. This is an amazing opportunity for you to join us, an organisation which has ambitious plans to deliver technology solutions which truly deliver customer-centred outcomes. Our vision is to harness technology to build a better future for Clarion, its people, and communities. At Clarion, we understand how important technology is for the success of our business and are proud of the progress we have made to date in building a modern technology platform. Join our team and you'll be part of a group of talented, enthusiastic and supportive people who have a passion for bringing technology to life for social good. We're looking for an experienced Head of Information Security to lead and manage the Clarion security function, managing, reviewing, and maturing the design, selection of and implementation of security controls to improve resilience and reduce security risk to Clarions information assets. You'll develop and foster security awareness throughout Clarion and provide governance and assurances on the effectiveness of the security program, influencing stakeholders across the organisation to win support for security and resilience initiatives. Highly experienced in the application of information security standards and frameworks, you'll have extensive hands-on technical experience in at least one IT or cyber security discipline and be skilled in determining, establishing, and maintaining appropriate security strategies, policies, standards, and procedures for protecting Clarion's information security assets. With extensive knowledge of security technologies, including network, application, identity and access management and encryption you'll develop and lead an effective, high-performance Information Security team and support your Director to establish clear and measurable strategic plans, budgets and targets with robust and fit-for-purpose operational procedures to deliver measurable service improvements and ensure that all elements of the service are the best value for money. Capable of influencing change in areas of business outside of direct authority and with experience of managing or investigating information security incidents and investigations at all levels, you'll advise Clarion senior leadership and other relevant stakeholders to enable effective decision making on information security matters. You'll develop and deliver the Clarion information security strategy and solutions, aligned with wider business goals and industry frameworks, mature and maintain organisational security policies, standards, and processes to protect information assets, enforce compliance, and lead incident response and disaster recovery efforts in the event of security compromise or incidents. With hybrid working, base locations across England and flexible working arrangements this could be the opportunity you've been looking for! What you can expect from us Here at Clarion we're dedicated to rewarding hard work and commitment and providing benefits that support you and your lifestyle. As standard we offer;- Competitive salaries that are benchmarked regularly against current market rates Initial 25 Days annual leave (plus bank holiday), increasing to 30 days after 3 years' service. A flexible benefit scheme tailored to you, inclusive of healthcare options, dental insurance, restaurant card and cycle to work along with 1% of your salary to spend on whichever approved benefit you like! Matched pension contributions of up to 7.5% of your salary with generous life assurance Flexible and agile working for the majority of our employees. Other perks Company Bonus Scheme Eye care vouchers Holiday trading scheme allowing you to buy and sell leave Free counselling and legal advice scheme for you and your family Interest free loans for season ticket and study leave Our commitment to equality and diversity means that we are keen to help you maintain a healthy work-life balance, including but not limited to part-time working and job share, enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave, and compassionate leave. To find out more please visit our website. Closing Date: Wednesday 8 th May 2024 at midnight. For further details on this vacancy and to download the role profile please visit our website or click 'apply'. This is a hybrid role with base locations offered at our offices across England. Candidates will be expected to travel to our London offices as required, approximately twice per month. You must be eligible to work in the UK to apply for this vacancy; Clarion are not able to offer visa sponsorship. You are required to reside in England or Wales for the duration of your employment.
May 01, 2024
Full time
Hybrid / Flexible base locations 36 hours per week - flexible working supported Permanent London - 97,414 to 121,767per annum plus 5,000 car allowance National - 86,016 to 107,519 per annum plus 5,000 car allowance This is a really exciting time for Clarion's Group Technology Team; we're recruiting for a variety of new Tech roles and we're looking to you to join our growing team. This is an amazing opportunity for you to join us, an organisation which has ambitious plans to deliver technology solutions which truly deliver customer-centred outcomes. Our vision is to harness technology to build a better future for Clarion, its people, and communities. At Clarion, we understand how important technology is for the success of our business and are proud of the progress we have made to date in building a modern technology platform. Join our team and you'll be part of a group of talented, enthusiastic and supportive people who have a passion for bringing technology to life for social good. We're looking for an experienced Head of Information Security to lead and manage the Clarion security function, managing, reviewing, and maturing the design, selection of and implementation of security controls to improve resilience and reduce security risk to Clarions information assets. You'll develop and foster security awareness throughout Clarion and provide governance and assurances on the effectiveness of the security program, influencing stakeholders across the organisation to win support for security and resilience initiatives. Highly experienced in the application of information security standards and frameworks, you'll have extensive hands-on technical experience in at least one IT or cyber security discipline and be skilled in determining, establishing, and maintaining appropriate security strategies, policies, standards, and procedures for protecting Clarion's information security assets. With extensive knowledge of security technologies, including network, application, identity and access management and encryption you'll develop and lead an effective, high-performance Information Security team and support your Director to establish clear and measurable strategic plans, budgets and targets with robust and fit-for-purpose operational procedures to deliver measurable service improvements and ensure that all elements of the service are the best value for money. Capable of influencing change in areas of business outside of direct authority and with experience of managing or investigating information security incidents and investigations at all levels, you'll advise Clarion senior leadership and other relevant stakeholders to enable effective decision making on information security matters. You'll develop and deliver the Clarion information security strategy and solutions, aligned with wider business goals and industry frameworks, mature and maintain organisational security policies, standards, and processes to protect information assets, enforce compliance, and lead incident response and disaster recovery efforts in the event of security compromise or incidents. With hybrid working, base locations across England and flexible working arrangements this could be the opportunity you've been looking for! What you can expect from us Here at Clarion we're dedicated to rewarding hard work and commitment and providing benefits that support you and your lifestyle. As standard we offer;- Competitive salaries that are benchmarked regularly against current market rates Initial 25 Days annual leave (plus bank holiday), increasing to 30 days after 3 years' service. A flexible benefit scheme tailored to you, inclusive of healthcare options, dental insurance, restaurant card and cycle to work along with 1% of your salary to spend on whichever approved benefit you like! Matched pension contributions of up to 7.5% of your salary with generous life assurance Flexible and agile working for the majority of our employees. Other perks Company Bonus Scheme Eye care vouchers Holiday trading scheme allowing you to buy and sell leave Free counselling and legal advice scheme for you and your family Interest free loans for season ticket and study leave Our commitment to equality and diversity means that we are keen to help you maintain a healthy work-life balance, including but not limited to part-time working and job share, enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave, and compassionate leave. To find out more please visit our website. Closing Date: Wednesday 8 th May 2024 at midnight. For further details on this vacancy and to download the role profile please visit our website or click 'apply'. This is a hybrid role with base locations offered at our offices across England. Candidates will be expected to travel to our London offices as required, approximately twice per month. You must be eligible to work in the UK to apply for this vacancy; Clarion are not able to offer visa sponsorship. You are required to reside in England or Wales for the duration of your employment.
By using a Site or interacting with a Wells Fargo advertisement or page or account on a third party site, you consent to this Policy, including your consent to our use and disclosure of information about you in the manner described in this Policy. Lead Specialty Software Engineer - Electronic Trading page is loaded Lead Specialty Software Engineer - Electronic Trading Apply locations London, England time type Full time posted on Posted 2 Days Ago job requisition id R-349503 About this role: We are seeking a Senior Developer and Architect to work in our core technology Electronic Trading team in Capital Markets. The candidate will be actively engaged in architecture, design, development, unit testing, and stress testing of a high performance framework for high-end Electronic Trading applications, and be a key participant in a highly talented delivery team for front-office trading development. The Electronic Trading application suite is built on common foundational frameworks, and is used to deliver sophisticated and complex front office trading solutions. The candidate will be expected to solve software, and infrastructure problems in relation to complex trading processes, design and develop automated testing harnesses, recommend and implement solutions, participate in and conduct code review sessions, and provide process improvements. The candidate will additionally be expected to provide hands on technical support, advice, and consultation with open issues relating to supported applications plus assure quality, performance, security, trading risk controls, and compliance for those application platforms. Past experience in building electronic trading platforms and/or components is a huge plus. We are keenly interested in high energy people with a passion to build common core high performant technology to be used across asset classes in Equities, Fixed Income, and FX. In this role, you will: Lead complex initiatives on selected domains Ensure systems are monitored to increase operational efficiency and managed to mitigate risk Define opportunities to maximize resource utilization and improve processes while reducing cost Lead, design, develop, test and implement applications and system components, tools and utilities, models, simulation, and analytics to manage complex business functions using sophisticated technologies Resolve coding, testing and escalated platform issues of a technically challenging nature Lead team to ensure compliance and risk management requirements for supported area are met and work with other stakeholders to implement key risk initiatives Mentor less experienced software engineers Collaborate and influence all levels of professionals including managers Lead team to achieve objectives Partner with production support and platform engineering teams effectively Required Qualifications, International: Experience in Specialty Software Engineering, or equivalent demonstrated through one or a combination of the following: work experience, training, military experience, education Development experience. Extensive hands-on experience of building large scale Java applications is needed. Computer Science education background In-depth knowledge of algorithms and data structures. Solid background in Linux commands, Linux system calls, Linux operating system features, and low latency system tuning is desired. Solid knowledge in threading, thread to thread communication, process management, data structure and thread synchronization, shared memory constructs, and finite state machine design and implementation. Working knowledge on networking protocols (TCP/IP, multicast) is a must. Knowledgeable in one or more leading vendor or open-source messaging platform. Ability to produce technology platforms of high capacity, high volume, high throughput and low latency. Desired Qualifications: C++ development experience Experience in building market data distribution systems Working knowledge in building high capacity, high volume, low latency technology for Electronic Trading modules such as ALGO, Smart Order Router, and/or Order Management Systems. Server and desktop hardware knowledge. Infrastructure (Server, Network Cards, Storage and Networking) knowledge and infrastructure tuning. Experience in the Capital Markets business and processes. Product and development knowledge in one or more Electronic Trading asset classes in Equities, Fixed Income, and FX. Posting End Date: 17 Apr 2024 Job posting may come down early due to volume of applicants. We Value Diversity At Wells Fargo, we believe in diversity, equity and inclusion in the workplace; accordingly, we welcome applications for employment from all qualified candidates, regardless of race, color, gender, national origin, religion, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, individuals with disabilities, pregnancy, marital status, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable law. Employees support our focus on building strong customer relationships balanced with a strong risk mitigating and compliance-driven culture which firmly establishes those disciplines as critical to the success of our customers and company. They are accountable for execution of all applicable risk programs (Credit, Market, Financial Crimes, Operational, Regulatory Compliance), which includes effectively following and adhering to applicable Wells Fargo policies and procedures, appropriately fulfilling risk and compliance obligations, timely and effective escalation and remediation of issues, and making sound risk decisions. There is emphasis on proactive monitoring, governance, risk identification and escalation, as well as making sound risk decisions commensurate with the business unit's risk appetite and all risk and compliance program requirements. Candidates applying to job openings posted in US: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other legally protected characteristic. Candidates applying to job openings posted in Canada: Applications for employment are encouraged from all qualified candidates, including women, persons with disabilities, aboriginal peoples and visible minorities. Accommodation for applicants with disabilities is available upon request in connection with the recruitment process. Applicants with Disabilities To request a medical accommodation during the application or interview process, visit Disability Inclusion at Wells Fargo . Drug and Alcohol Policy Wells Fargo maintains a drug free workplace. Please see our Drug and Alcohol Policy to learn more. Wells Fargo & Company (NYSE: WFC) is a leading financial services company that has approximately $1.9 trillion in assets. We provide a diversified set of banking, investment and mortgage products and services, as well as consumer and commercial finance, through our four reportable operating segments: Consumer Banking and Lending, Commercial Banking, Corporate and Investment Banking, and Wealth & Investment Management. Wells Fargo ranked No. 47 on Fortune's 2023 rankings of America's largest corporations. In the communities we serve, the company focuses its social impact on building a sustainable, inclusive future for all by supporting housing affordability, small business growth, financial health, and a low-carbon economy
May 01, 2024
Full time
By using a Site or interacting with a Wells Fargo advertisement or page or account on a third party site, you consent to this Policy, including your consent to our use and disclosure of information about you in the manner described in this Policy. Lead Specialty Software Engineer - Electronic Trading page is loaded Lead Specialty Software Engineer - Electronic Trading Apply locations London, England time type Full time posted on Posted 2 Days Ago job requisition id R-349503 About this role: We are seeking a Senior Developer and Architect to work in our core technology Electronic Trading team in Capital Markets. The candidate will be actively engaged in architecture, design, development, unit testing, and stress testing of a high performance framework for high-end Electronic Trading applications, and be a key participant in a highly talented delivery team for front-office trading development. The Electronic Trading application suite is built on common foundational frameworks, and is used to deliver sophisticated and complex front office trading solutions. The candidate will be expected to solve software, and infrastructure problems in relation to complex trading processes, design and develop automated testing harnesses, recommend and implement solutions, participate in and conduct code review sessions, and provide process improvements. The candidate will additionally be expected to provide hands on technical support, advice, and consultation with open issues relating to supported applications plus assure quality, performance, security, trading risk controls, and compliance for those application platforms. Past experience in building electronic trading platforms and/or components is a huge plus. We are keenly interested in high energy people with a passion to build common core high performant technology to be used across asset classes in Equities, Fixed Income, and FX. In this role, you will: Lead complex initiatives on selected domains Ensure systems are monitored to increase operational efficiency and managed to mitigate risk Define opportunities to maximize resource utilization and improve processes while reducing cost Lead, design, develop, test and implement applications and system components, tools and utilities, models, simulation, and analytics to manage complex business functions using sophisticated technologies Resolve coding, testing and escalated platform issues of a technically challenging nature Lead team to ensure compliance and risk management requirements for supported area are met and work with other stakeholders to implement key risk initiatives Mentor less experienced software engineers Collaborate and influence all levels of professionals including managers Lead team to achieve objectives Partner with production support and platform engineering teams effectively Required Qualifications, International: Experience in Specialty Software Engineering, or equivalent demonstrated through one or a combination of the following: work experience, training, military experience, education Development experience. Extensive hands-on experience of building large scale Java applications is needed. Computer Science education background In-depth knowledge of algorithms and data structures. Solid background in Linux commands, Linux system calls, Linux operating system features, and low latency system tuning is desired. Solid knowledge in threading, thread to thread communication, process management, data structure and thread synchronization, shared memory constructs, and finite state machine design and implementation. Working knowledge on networking protocols (TCP/IP, multicast) is a must. Knowledgeable in one or more leading vendor or open-source messaging platform. Ability to produce technology platforms of high capacity, high volume, high throughput and low latency. Desired Qualifications: C++ development experience Experience in building market data distribution systems Working knowledge in building high capacity, high volume, low latency technology for Electronic Trading modules such as ALGO, Smart Order Router, and/or Order Management Systems. Server and desktop hardware knowledge. Infrastructure (Server, Network Cards, Storage and Networking) knowledge and infrastructure tuning. Experience in the Capital Markets business and processes. Product and development knowledge in one or more Electronic Trading asset classes in Equities, Fixed Income, and FX. Posting End Date: 17 Apr 2024 Job posting may come down early due to volume of applicants. 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Are you a seasoned Systems Architect looking for a dynamic opportunity in the ever-evolving field of IT infrastructure? We are partnered with a leading player in data solutions, which is currently seeking a talented individual to join our team as a Systems Architect . This remote position offers the flexibility to work from the comfort of your home while being a vital part of the Greater Chicagoland team. You will be joining a business that prides itself on delivering cutting-edge IT solutions tailored to clients' unique needs. With a focus on innovation and customer satisfaction, and have established themselves as industry leaders in providing comprehensive data solutions. As a Systems Architect at Storcom, you will play a key role in advancing our clients' IT infrastructure. This position is remote, but candidates must be based in the Greater Chicagoland area due to the necessity for travel to data centers and customer sites. We are seeking individuals highly specialized in one or more phases of software systems development, systems integration, hardware, and storage. Responsibilities: Provides technical assistance and advice on complex activities such as: Installation, configuration, repair, and maintenance Allocation of storage requests support Deployment, configuration, and backup/restore services for all servers, physical or virtual Provide capacity planning, installation, configuration, problem resolution, and Tier 3 support of all servers, hosts, and supporting applications. Assist in agent configuration and troubleshooting. Formulates/defines specifications, develops/modifies/maintains complex systems and subsystems, using vendor engineering releases and utilities for overall operational systems. Applies analytical techniques when gathering information from users, defining work problems, designing technology solutions, and developing procedures to resolve the problems. Develops complete specifications to enable computer programmers to prepare required programs. Analyzes methods of approach. Reviews task proposal requirements, gathers information, analyzes data, prepares project synopses, compares alternatives, prepares specifications, resolves processing problems, coordinates work with programmers and engineers, and orients users to new systems. Works with considerable freedom to make decisions on the techniques and approaches to be used. Prepares recommendations for system improvement for management and user consideration. Skills/Must-Have: Bachelor's with 2-5 years (or commensurate experience). Full knowledge of the job. Moderate understanding of the general aspects of the job and its application. Provides solutions to a variety of technical problems of moderate scope and complexity. Works under general supervision. Follows established procedures. Work is reviewed for soundness and overall accuracy. Contributes to the completion of milestones associated with specific projects. Failure to achieve results may cause delays in program schedules and may result in the allocation of additional resources. Extensive VMware Virtualization Experience, including: Designing, implementing, and managing a VMware environment Datacenter cluster(s) managed by vCenter Current VMware certification (minimally, Data Center Virtualization and/or Cloud) Demonstrated effective project management experience (managing multiple projects along with day-to-day system administration). Red Hat Linux System Administration skills. Windows Server (2008 R2, 2012) and Active Directory. PowerShell script or equivalent demonstrated experience. Network knowledge, skills, and demonstrated experience in a complex network data center. Database Administration Skills (Preferred: MS SQL and Linux SQL). Clearance Requirements: Public Trust Benefits: 401K Salary: $130K
May 01, 2024
Full time
Are you a seasoned Systems Architect looking for a dynamic opportunity in the ever-evolving field of IT infrastructure? We are partnered with a leading player in data solutions, which is currently seeking a talented individual to join our team as a Systems Architect . This remote position offers the flexibility to work from the comfort of your home while being a vital part of the Greater Chicagoland team. You will be joining a business that prides itself on delivering cutting-edge IT solutions tailored to clients' unique needs. With a focus on innovation and customer satisfaction, and have established themselves as industry leaders in providing comprehensive data solutions. As a Systems Architect at Storcom, you will play a key role in advancing our clients' IT infrastructure. This position is remote, but candidates must be based in the Greater Chicagoland area due to the necessity for travel to data centers and customer sites. We are seeking individuals highly specialized in one or more phases of software systems development, systems integration, hardware, and storage. Responsibilities: Provides technical assistance and advice on complex activities such as: Installation, configuration, repair, and maintenance Allocation of storage requests support Deployment, configuration, and backup/restore services for all servers, physical or virtual Provide capacity planning, installation, configuration, problem resolution, and Tier 3 support of all servers, hosts, and supporting applications. Assist in agent configuration and troubleshooting. Formulates/defines specifications, develops/modifies/maintains complex systems and subsystems, using vendor engineering releases and utilities for overall operational systems. Applies analytical techniques when gathering information from users, defining work problems, designing technology solutions, and developing procedures to resolve the problems. Develops complete specifications to enable computer programmers to prepare required programs. Analyzes methods of approach. Reviews task proposal requirements, gathers information, analyzes data, prepares project synopses, compares alternatives, prepares specifications, resolves processing problems, coordinates work with programmers and engineers, and orients users to new systems. Works with considerable freedom to make decisions on the techniques and approaches to be used. Prepares recommendations for system improvement for management and user consideration. Skills/Must-Have: Bachelor's with 2-5 years (or commensurate experience). Full knowledge of the job. Moderate understanding of the general aspects of the job and its application. Provides solutions to a variety of technical problems of moderate scope and complexity. Works under general supervision. Follows established procedures. Work is reviewed for soundness and overall accuracy. Contributes to the completion of milestones associated with specific projects. Failure to achieve results may cause delays in program schedules and may result in the allocation of additional resources. Extensive VMware Virtualization Experience, including: Designing, implementing, and managing a VMware environment Datacenter cluster(s) managed by vCenter Current VMware certification (minimally, Data Center Virtualization and/or Cloud) Demonstrated effective project management experience (managing multiple projects along with day-to-day system administration). Red Hat Linux System Administration skills. Windows Server (2008 R2, 2012) and Active Directory. PowerShell script or equivalent demonstrated experience. Network knowledge, skills, and demonstrated experience in a complex network data center. Database Administration Skills (Preferred: MS SQL and Linux SQL). Clearance Requirements: Public Trust Benefits: 401K Salary: $130K
Sr Solutions Architect, GSI Sales Technology Team AWS Sales, Marketing, and Global Services (SMGS) is responsible for driving revenue, adoption, and growth from the largest and fastest growing small- and mid-market accounts to enterprise-level customers including public sector. The AWS Global Support team interacts with leading companies and believes that world-class support is critical to customer success. AWS Support also partners with a global list of customers that are building mission-critical applications on top of AWS services. Job summary This is the right role for someone who has experience working for or with IT Services and/or Global Systems Integrator (GSI), technology consulting firm, or a Fortune 1000 company. If you are a problem solver with broad technical skills, and have the ability to drive technical conversations then this is the perfect role for you. Working with ITS/GSI customers is a team effort that will require influence and coordination with many stakeholders. You should be just as comfortable talking storage and networking with the VP of Infrastructure or continuous deployment with the DevOps team, TCO with the CFO, and cloud strategy with the CIO. The ideal candidate should also have a demonstrated ability to think strategically about business, product, and technical challenges. Imagine being a part of a team where your ideas have the potential to change companies, reshape industries, and improve the lives of many. Picture working with cutting-edge technology, the most dynamic businesses, and a talented & inclusive team. Envision being able to leverage the resources of a Fortune-10 company within the atmosphere of a start-up. Welcome to AWS India where you can have fun while making history by using the Amazon Web Services(AWS) platform. Come and help build the future with us as a Senior Solutions Architect. As a Senior Solutions Architect, you will partner with customers, sales, and several other teams to craft highly flexible, and resilient architectures that address customer business problems and accelerate the adoption of services. In collaboration with sales, you will help drive revenue growth across a broad set of customers. As a trusted customer advocate, you will help organisations understand best practices around advanced-based solutions. You will seek out opportunity to help shape and execute a strategy to build mindshare and broaden the use of the platform across customer organizations. You will utilize your ability to think strategically about business, products, and technical challenges. Preferred location is Bangalore for this position. Travel up to 30% may be required to customer locations. We offer a flexible work environment to help you balance your work and personal life, while still remaining customer obsessed. Key job responsibilities Build deep relationships with customers to become a trusted advisor for their most critical workloads that support their digital transformation and journey to the cloud Support achievement of revenue objectives through the adoption and migration of applications, software, and services onto the platform in partnership with the sales team Educate customers on the value proposition of cloud and participate in deep architectural discussions to ensure solutions are designed for successful deployment Contribute to internal and customer-facing publications such as white-papers and blogs as a means of scaling your knowledge Act as a liaison between customers, engineering teams, and support to address customer needs Diverse Experiences Amazon values diverse experiences. Even if you do not meet all of the preferred qualifications and skills listed in the job description, we encourage candidates to apply. If your career is just starting, hasn't followed a traditional path, or includes alternative experiences, don't let it stop you from applying. Why AWS Amazon Web Services (AWS) is the world's most comprehensive and broadly adopted cloud platform. We pioneered cloud computing and never stopped innovating - that's why customers from the most successful startups to Global 500 companies trust our robust suite of products and services to power their businesses. Work/Life Balance We value work-life harmony. Achieving success at work should never come at the expense of sacrifices at home, which is why we strive for flexibility as part of our working culture. When we feel supported in the workplace and at home, there's nothing we can't achieve in the cloud. Inclusive Team Culture Here at AWS, it's in our nature to learn and be curious. Our employee-led affinity groups foster a culture of inclusion that empower us to be proud of our differences. Ongoing events and learning experiences, including our Conversations on Race and Ethnicity (CORE) and AmazeCon (gender diversity) conferences, inspire us to never stop embracing our uniqueness. Mentorship and Career Growth We're continuously raising our performance bar as we strive to become Earth's Best Employer. That's why you'll find endless knowledge-sharing, mentorship and other career-advancing resources here to help you develop into a better-rounded professional. A day in the life Work/Life Balance Our team also puts a high value on work-life balance. Striking a healthy balance between your personal and professional life is crucial to your happiness and success here. Mentorship & Career Growth Our team is dedicated to supporting new members. We have a broad mix of experience levels and tenures, and we're building an environment that celebrates knowledge sharing and mentorship. Our senior members enjoy one-on-one mentoring. We care about your career growth and help each team member develop into a better-rounded architect. About the team This is a great opportunity to work alongside a world class team of technologists from diverse backgrounds that are on a mission to enable top ITS and GSI customers in making the best of AWS cloud. We are open to hiring candidates to work out of one of the following locations: Bengaluru, KA, IND - 12+ years experience within specific technology domain areas (e.g. software development, cloud computing, systems engineering, infrastructure, security, networking) - Experience in developing technology solutions and evangelising end-to-end technology roadmaps that guide IT transformation toward cloud computing - A team player who is mentoring and coaching teams of motivated technologists - Prior experience in communicating across technical and non-technical audiences, including executive level stakeholders, customers and internal facing teams. - Computer Science or Math background highly desired; working knowledge of software development practices and technologies highly desired - Experience architecting, migrating or transforming customer requirements to the cloud - Knowledge of distributed systems design and implementation, large scale automation and workflow management, database design and implementation and strongly articulating business value from technical solutions - Demonstrated ability to adapt to new technologies and learn quickly - One or more valid AWS Certifications, such as, AWS Solutions Architect Associate, AWS Solutions Architect Professional or a similar cloud certification - Presentation and white-boarding skills with a high degree of comfort speaking with internal and external executives, IT management, and developers.
May 01, 2024
Full time
Sr Solutions Architect, GSI Sales Technology Team AWS Sales, Marketing, and Global Services (SMGS) is responsible for driving revenue, adoption, and growth from the largest and fastest growing small- and mid-market accounts to enterprise-level customers including public sector. The AWS Global Support team interacts with leading companies and believes that world-class support is critical to customer success. AWS Support also partners with a global list of customers that are building mission-critical applications on top of AWS services. Job summary This is the right role for someone who has experience working for or with IT Services and/or Global Systems Integrator (GSI), technology consulting firm, or a Fortune 1000 company. If you are a problem solver with broad technical skills, and have the ability to drive technical conversations then this is the perfect role for you. Working with ITS/GSI customers is a team effort that will require influence and coordination with many stakeholders. You should be just as comfortable talking storage and networking with the VP of Infrastructure or continuous deployment with the DevOps team, TCO with the CFO, and cloud strategy with the CIO. The ideal candidate should also have a demonstrated ability to think strategically about business, product, and technical challenges. Imagine being a part of a team where your ideas have the potential to change companies, reshape industries, and improve the lives of many. Picture working with cutting-edge technology, the most dynamic businesses, and a talented & inclusive team. Envision being able to leverage the resources of a Fortune-10 company within the atmosphere of a start-up. Welcome to AWS India where you can have fun while making history by using the Amazon Web Services(AWS) platform. Come and help build the future with us as a Senior Solutions Architect. As a Senior Solutions Architect, you will partner with customers, sales, and several other teams to craft highly flexible, and resilient architectures that address customer business problems and accelerate the adoption of services. In collaboration with sales, you will help drive revenue growth across a broad set of customers. As a trusted customer advocate, you will help organisations understand best practices around advanced-based solutions. You will seek out opportunity to help shape and execute a strategy to build mindshare and broaden the use of the platform across customer organizations. You will utilize your ability to think strategically about business, products, and technical challenges. Preferred location is Bangalore for this position. Travel up to 30% may be required to customer locations. We offer a flexible work environment to help you balance your work and personal life, while still remaining customer obsessed. Key job responsibilities Build deep relationships with customers to become a trusted advisor for their most critical workloads that support their digital transformation and journey to the cloud Support achievement of revenue objectives through the adoption and migration of applications, software, and services onto the platform in partnership with the sales team Educate customers on the value proposition of cloud and participate in deep architectural discussions to ensure solutions are designed for successful deployment Contribute to internal and customer-facing publications such as white-papers and blogs as a means of scaling your knowledge Act as a liaison between customers, engineering teams, and support to address customer needs Diverse Experiences Amazon values diverse experiences. Even if you do not meet all of the preferred qualifications and skills listed in the job description, we encourage candidates to apply. If your career is just starting, hasn't followed a traditional path, or includes alternative experiences, don't let it stop you from applying. Why AWS Amazon Web Services (AWS) is the world's most comprehensive and broadly adopted cloud platform. We pioneered cloud computing and never stopped innovating - that's why customers from the most successful startups to Global 500 companies trust our robust suite of products and services to power their businesses. Work/Life Balance We value work-life harmony. Achieving success at work should never come at the expense of sacrifices at home, which is why we strive for flexibility as part of our working culture. When we feel supported in the workplace and at home, there's nothing we can't achieve in the cloud. Inclusive Team Culture Here at AWS, it's in our nature to learn and be curious. Our employee-led affinity groups foster a culture of inclusion that empower us to be proud of our differences. Ongoing events and learning experiences, including our Conversations on Race and Ethnicity (CORE) and AmazeCon (gender diversity) conferences, inspire us to never stop embracing our uniqueness. Mentorship and Career Growth We're continuously raising our performance bar as we strive to become Earth's Best Employer. That's why you'll find endless knowledge-sharing, mentorship and other career-advancing resources here to help you develop into a better-rounded professional. A day in the life Work/Life Balance Our team also puts a high value on work-life balance. Striking a healthy balance between your personal and professional life is crucial to your happiness and success here. Mentorship & Career Growth Our team is dedicated to supporting new members. We have a broad mix of experience levels and tenures, and we're building an environment that celebrates knowledge sharing and mentorship. Our senior members enjoy one-on-one mentoring. We care about your career growth and help each team member develop into a better-rounded architect. About the team This is a great opportunity to work alongside a world class team of technologists from diverse backgrounds that are on a mission to enable top ITS and GSI customers in making the best of AWS cloud. We are open to hiring candidates to work out of one of the following locations: Bengaluru, KA, IND - 12+ years experience within specific technology domain areas (e.g. software development, cloud computing, systems engineering, infrastructure, security, networking) - Experience in developing technology solutions and evangelising end-to-end technology roadmaps that guide IT transformation toward cloud computing - A team player who is mentoring and coaching teams of motivated technologists - Prior experience in communicating across technical and non-technical audiences, including executive level stakeholders, customers and internal facing teams. - Computer Science or Math background highly desired; working knowledge of software development practices and technologies highly desired - Experience architecting, migrating or transforming customer requirements to the cloud - Knowledge of distributed systems design and implementation, large scale automation and workflow management, database design and implementation and strongly articulating business value from technical solutions - Demonstrated ability to adapt to new technologies and learn quickly - One or more valid AWS Certifications, such as, AWS Solutions Architect Associate, AWS Solutions Architect Professional or a similar cloud certification - Presentation and white-boarding skills with a high degree of comfort speaking with internal and external executives, IT management, and developers.
About the role An exciting opportunity for a Head of Strategy and Architecture to join The University of Leicester and the Digital Services team to play a lead role on delivering the exciting and ambitious Digital Masterplan. This role will lead the development of the Digital Masterplan, using architecture capabilities to support, guide, shape and ultimately implement solutions that deliver the Digital and University Strategies. You will lead the Digital Services architecture function, which drives the creation and management of coherent roadmaps for every layer of our technology stack, owns our architecture assurance and governance processes, and plays a key role in ensuring that our solutions and services are aligned to support the needs of the wider overall operating model for Digital Services ensuring that the operational architecture is robust, secure, trusted , that access to information is controlled and that appropriate management metrics are available. Responsible for the strategy and architecture team which is made up of Business Analyst's, Solutions Architects and Cloud Architect you will own, develop and champion the architecture function on an ongoing basis, ensuring it is dynamic and continually optimised to deliver agile, cost-effective, robust and scalable information systems closely aligned to the University's Strategy and requirements. About you We are seeking someone who possesses broad knowledge and experience of all layers of the modern IT technology stack, including hardware, operating systems, network, application frameworks, database systems, vendor solutions, and industry trends. The ideal candidate should have significant experience of Agile methods, including architecting for Agility, and have management experience of highly technical systems specialists and solutions architects. This experience will ideally come from previous roles as a solutions architect or in a similar capacity, responsible for architecting, designing and planning IT services in a medium/large organisation, supported by a relevant degree. Additional information For more information or an informal discussion please get in touch Alison Phillips, Director of Digital Services, at . Alison will be unavailable for enquiries between 19th April - 5th May due to overseas travel. We anticipate that interviews will be held mid-late May 2024. The University of Leicester has been changing the world, and changing people's lives, for 100 years. When you join us, you'll become part of a community of Citizens of Change , which includes not only our staff and our current students but also thousands of Leicester graduates around the world. As a diverse and forward-thinking employer, we embed the principles of equality, diversity and inclusion into everything we do. That includes not just our core missions of teaching and research, but also our support for staff, students and our local communitythrough our values of Inspiring, Impactful and Inclusive. We're committed to the wellbeing of all our staff and to the sustainability of our environment, on our campus and beyond. We offer a competitive salary package, excellent pension scheme and a generous annual leave allowance, along with opportunities to develop your career in a supportive and collaborative environment. Vacancy terms Full time or job share considered, Permanent
May 01, 2024
Full time
About the role An exciting opportunity for a Head of Strategy and Architecture to join The University of Leicester and the Digital Services team to play a lead role on delivering the exciting and ambitious Digital Masterplan. This role will lead the development of the Digital Masterplan, using architecture capabilities to support, guide, shape and ultimately implement solutions that deliver the Digital and University Strategies. You will lead the Digital Services architecture function, which drives the creation and management of coherent roadmaps for every layer of our technology stack, owns our architecture assurance and governance processes, and plays a key role in ensuring that our solutions and services are aligned to support the needs of the wider overall operating model for Digital Services ensuring that the operational architecture is robust, secure, trusted , that access to information is controlled and that appropriate management metrics are available. Responsible for the strategy and architecture team which is made up of Business Analyst's, Solutions Architects and Cloud Architect you will own, develop and champion the architecture function on an ongoing basis, ensuring it is dynamic and continually optimised to deliver agile, cost-effective, robust and scalable information systems closely aligned to the University's Strategy and requirements. About you We are seeking someone who possesses broad knowledge and experience of all layers of the modern IT technology stack, including hardware, operating systems, network, application frameworks, database systems, vendor solutions, and industry trends. The ideal candidate should have significant experience of Agile methods, including architecting for Agility, and have management experience of highly technical systems specialists and solutions architects. This experience will ideally come from previous roles as a solutions architect or in a similar capacity, responsible for architecting, designing and planning IT services in a medium/large organisation, supported by a relevant degree. Additional information For more information or an informal discussion please get in touch Alison Phillips, Director of Digital Services, at . Alison will be unavailable for enquiries between 19th April - 5th May due to overseas travel. We anticipate that interviews will be held mid-late May 2024. The University of Leicester has been changing the world, and changing people's lives, for 100 years. When you join us, you'll become part of a community of Citizens of Change , which includes not only our staff and our current students but also thousands of Leicester graduates around the world. As a diverse and forward-thinking employer, we embed the principles of equality, diversity and inclusion into everything we do. That includes not just our core missions of teaching and research, but also our support for staff, students and our local communitythrough our values of Inspiring, Impactful and Inclusive. We're committed to the wellbeing of all our staff and to the sustainability of our environment, on our campus and beyond. We offer a competitive salary package, excellent pension scheme and a generous annual leave allowance, along with opportunities to develop your career in a supportive and collaborative environment. Vacancy terms Full time or job share considered, Permanent
Job Description: Pet Nutrition (PN) is the most vibrant category in the FMCG sector. As we work to transform this exciting category, a new program, Digital First, has been mobilized by the Mars Pet Nutrition (PN) leadership team. Digital First places pet parents at the center of all we do in Mars PN, while digitalizing a wide range of business process areas, and creating future fit capabilities to achieve ambitious targets in top line growth, earnings, and pet parent centricity. The Digital First agenda requires Digitizing at scale and requires you to demonstrate significant thought leadership, quality decision making, deep technical know-how, and an ability to navigate complex business challenges. Are you passionate about Sale, Marketing & Growth, Trade promotion and excited about how it can completely transform the way an organization efficiently and effectively prospects and improves top line growth? Do you have the strategic vision, technical expertise, and leadership skills to drive technology solutions that are cutting edge ? Do you want to work in a dynamic, fast-growing category? If so, you might be the ideal candidate for the role of TPM - Solution architect in the Enterprise Architecture function for Global Pet Nutrition (PN) at Mars. The TPM - Solution Architect is a technical leadership role that oversees delivery of digital and data capabilities that are critical to the success of our sales, marketing and growth teams. This role is responsible for the architecture, design and optimization of application & data platforms, operations, data engineering and the development of the TPM product for the multi-billion-dollar Pet Nutrition division. Reporting to the Head of Enterprise Architecture, the person in this role will be a part of the Global PN Architecture of Tomorrow team. The role operates globally and partners with PN business and digital leaders across all functions. 'This role is an incubation role (temporary) with an estimated end date of December 2026. The purpose is to fast-track and support the build of this specific product. At the completion of the product, a permanent BAU role will open to maintain and support the product: the role will be permanent and will have a different job description more suited to the need of the organisation at end state. If you are unable to secure the role by December 2026 you will be eligible for a separation package.' What are we looking for? Bachelor's degree or Equivalent (IT Degree preferred in particular computer science, data science or related field) Industry-leading expertise in building and delivering RBS solutions. Experience in the delivery of analytical products in the RBS space, including deep knowledge of identifying, extracting, and integrating data from various internal and external sources relevant to RBS, is essential. Prior experience on conducting price, promotion, category & search analysis in digital retailor space and/or exposure to statistical modelling methods is a plus. Lead the definition and establishment of technical principles and framework for the RBS transformation and support the design of scalable, robust, and flexible technical solutions aligned with RBS best practices. Established and deep understanding of a range of technology solutions & business process, across Sales & Marketing domains. Proven track record of delivering value through data products in a fast-paced, agile environment. Extensive knowledge of data principles, architecture/modeling, ingestion, ETL, visualisation Extensive knowledge of Azure based big data platform & exposure to other clouds such as GCP is desirable. Prior experience of successfully leading large-scale data initiatives to support analytics, BI & AI use cases. Extensive knowledge of data sharing with retailors, retailor media. Good understanding of media, content, consumer journey, funnel tactics Proven track record of presenting solution options to design authorities and governance forums Proven track record to master new and emerging technologies Successful experience, established over several years, to perform architecture leadership within a Technology environment A strong customer centric mindset especially within an internal customer base with the purpose of driving adoption and use Strategic thinking, problem solving and innovation, with the ability to anticipate and navigate challenges and opportunities. Excellent in engaging with technical and functional leadership in a matrix organization. Ability to navigate complex matrix organisation Motivational and thought-leading Ability to adapt to a fast-paced, dynamic work environment and manage multiple priorities Experience working in a multi-region business team with potentially conflicting needs/views and the ability to navigate a complex organizational landscape Must be customer-focused with demonstrated ability to form productive relationships including business & DT leaders Learning agility and desire to learn new technology and business. What will be your key responsibilities? Mars Principles: Live and exemplify the Five Principles of Mars, Inc. within self and team. Strategy and Thought Leadership: Work with PN Digital Leadership & TPM product leadership to create and execute the TPM strategy and roadmap for the Pet Nutrition segment, in alignment with the Pet Nutrition's business strategic priorities and goals. Bring the "outside-In" by maintaining an external network of digital professionals to deliver value faster and build our capabilities of the future. Stakeholder Engagement: Collaborate with PN brand, marketing/sales/Growth, CMI, Digital Leadership & TPM product team. You align with and support Enterprise architecture efforts in Mars Petcare, corporate Enterprise architecture(EA), Global delivery organisation (GDO), CISO teams. Architectural governance, review and assurance: you are accountable for effective and proportionate governance to approve or reject high level solution designs, solution architectures, other Technology services, including granting waivers where justified. You ensure that critical TPM design decisions and issues escalated by delivery teams across PN Digital technology(DT) & business are reviewed and resolved promptly. You ensure that the governance, review and assurance processes provide insight and information to drive future revisions of the strategy and roadmap. You drive architectural governance, review and assurance in partnership with the Technology Leadership Team, PN/Petcare/Corporate EAs and colleagues in the wider Mars PN. Roadmap to achieve the target architecture: you are accountable for setting out a roadmap to move from the current state architecture to the target architecture for TPM product, taking account of the change portfolio and expected future change plans. You ensure that the roadmap is maintained to account for evolving requirements. You will also consider Market Archetypes where appropriate to ensure relevant solutions are proposed and implemented. Work with development team: you are expected to work with development teams/Sis to guide and offer expert advice to ensure the application is built the highest standards and is in line with Mars PN EA architecture principles and above all, the solutions meet business requirements. Ensure comprehensive documentation, including solution architecture diagrams, technical specifications, and user guides are produced. What can you expect from Mars? Work with over 130,000 diverse and talented Associates, all guided by the Five Principles. Join a purpose-driven company where we're striving to build the world we want tomorrow, today. Best-in-class learning and development support from day one, including access to our in-house Mars University. An industry-competitive salary and benefits package, including company bonus. Mars is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you need assistance or an accommodation during the application process because of a disability, it is available upon request. The company is pleased to provide such assistance, and no applicant will be penalized as a result of such a request.
May 01, 2024
Full time
Job Description: Pet Nutrition (PN) is the most vibrant category in the FMCG sector. As we work to transform this exciting category, a new program, Digital First, has been mobilized by the Mars Pet Nutrition (PN) leadership team. Digital First places pet parents at the center of all we do in Mars PN, while digitalizing a wide range of business process areas, and creating future fit capabilities to achieve ambitious targets in top line growth, earnings, and pet parent centricity. The Digital First agenda requires Digitizing at scale and requires you to demonstrate significant thought leadership, quality decision making, deep technical know-how, and an ability to navigate complex business challenges. Are you passionate about Sale, Marketing & Growth, Trade promotion and excited about how it can completely transform the way an organization efficiently and effectively prospects and improves top line growth? Do you have the strategic vision, technical expertise, and leadership skills to drive technology solutions that are cutting edge ? Do you want to work in a dynamic, fast-growing category? If so, you might be the ideal candidate for the role of TPM - Solution architect in the Enterprise Architecture function for Global Pet Nutrition (PN) at Mars. The TPM - Solution Architect is a technical leadership role that oversees delivery of digital and data capabilities that are critical to the success of our sales, marketing and growth teams. This role is responsible for the architecture, design and optimization of application & data platforms, operations, data engineering and the development of the TPM product for the multi-billion-dollar Pet Nutrition division. Reporting to the Head of Enterprise Architecture, the person in this role will be a part of the Global PN Architecture of Tomorrow team. The role operates globally and partners with PN business and digital leaders across all functions. 'This role is an incubation role (temporary) with an estimated end date of December 2026. The purpose is to fast-track and support the build of this specific product. At the completion of the product, a permanent BAU role will open to maintain and support the product: the role will be permanent and will have a different job description more suited to the need of the organisation at end state. If you are unable to secure the role by December 2026 you will be eligible for a separation package.' What are we looking for? Bachelor's degree or Equivalent (IT Degree preferred in particular computer science, data science or related field) Industry-leading expertise in building and delivering RBS solutions. Experience in the delivery of analytical products in the RBS space, including deep knowledge of identifying, extracting, and integrating data from various internal and external sources relevant to RBS, is essential. Prior experience on conducting price, promotion, category & search analysis in digital retailor space and/or exposure to statistical modelling methods is a plus. Lead the definition and establishment of technical principles and framework for the RBS transformation and support the design of scalable, robust, and flexible technical solutions aligned with RBS best practices. Established and deep understanding of a range of technology solutions & business process, across Sales & Marketing domains. Proven track record of delivering value through data products in a fast-paced, agile environment. Extensive knowledge of data principles, architecture/modeling, ingestion, ETL, visualisation Extensive knowledge of Azure based big data platform & exposure to other clouds such as GCP is desirable. Prior experience of successfully leading large-scale data initiatives to support analytics, BI & AI use cases. Extensive knowledge of data sharing with retailors, retailor media. Good understanding of media, content, consumer journey, funnel tactics Proven track record of presenting solution options to design authorities and governance forums Proven track record to master new and emerging technologies Successful experience, established over several years, to perform architecture leadership within a Technology environment A strong customer centric mindset especially within an internal customer base with the purpose of driving adoption and use Strategic thinking, problem solving and innovation, with the ability to anticipate and navigate challenges and opportunities. Excellent in engaging with technical and functional leadership in a matrix organization. Ability to navigate complex matrix organisation Motivational and thought-leading Ability to adapt to a fast-paced, dynamic work environment and manage multiple priorities Experience working in a multi-region business team with potentially conflicting needs/views and the ability to navigate a complex organizational landscape Must be customer-focused with demonstrated ability to form productive relationships including business & DT leaders Learning agility and desire to learn new technology and business. What will be your key responsibilities? Mars Principles: Live and exemplify the Five Principles of Mars, Inc. within self and team. Strategy and Thought Leadership: Work with PN Digital Leadership & TPM product leadership to create and execute the TPM strategy and roadmap for the Pet Nutrition segment, in alignment with the Pet Nutrition's business strategic priorities and goals. Bring the "outside-In" by maintaining an external network of digital professionals to deliver value faster and build our capabilities of the future. Stakeholder Engagement: Collaborate with PN brand, marketing/sales/Growth, CMI, Digital Leadership & TPM product team. You align with and support Enterprise architecture efforts in Mars Petcare, corporate Enterprise architecture(EA), Global delivery organisation (GDO), CISO teams. Architectural governance, review and assurance: you are accountable for effective and proportionate governance to approve or reject high level solution designs, solution architectures, other Technology services, including granting waivers where justified. You ensure that critical TPM design decisions and issues escalated by delivery teams across PN Digital technology(DT) & business are reviewed and resolved promptly. You ensure that the governance, review and assurance processes provide insight and information to drive future revisions of the strategy and roadmap. You drive architectural governance, review and assurance in partnership with the Technology Leadership Team, PN/Petcare/Corporate EAs and colleagues in the wider Mars PN. Roadmap to achieve the target architecture: you are accountable for setting out a roadmap to move from the current state architecture to the target architecture for TPM product, taking account of the change portfolio and expected future change plans. You ensure that the roadmap is maintained to account for evolving requirements. You will also consider Market Archetypes where appropriate to ensure relevant solutions are proposed and implemented. Work with development team: you are expected to work with development teams/Sis to guide and offer expert advice to ensure the application is built the highest standards and is in line with Mars PN EA architecture principles and above all, the solutions meet business requirements. Ensure comprehensive documentation, including solution architecture diagrams, technical specifications, and user guides are produced. What can you expect from Mars? Work with over 130,000 diverse and talented Associates, all guided by the Five Principles. Join a purpose-driven company where we're striving to build the world we want tomorrow, today. Best-in-class learning and development support from day one, including access to our in-house Mars University. An industry-competitive salary and benefits package, including company bonus. Mars is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you need assistance or an accommodation during the application process because of a disability, it is available upon request. The company is pleased to provide such assistance, and no applicant will be penalized as a result of such a request.
Hamilton Barnes Associates Limited
Glasgow, Renfrewshire
Are you ready to be a part of a dynamic team with a UK-based Cisco Partner and MSP expanding its reach to South Africa? We are actively seeking a Principal Cloud Consultant to join our client's growing team, playing a crucial role in designing, consulting, planning, and implementing complex technical projects. This is an excellent opportunity to collaborate closely with other technical teams and contribute to the success of their expanding operations. You will be joining a business committed to excellence, that is on the lookout for top talent to join their team and drive success in the rapidly evolving technology landscape. Responsibilities: Deliver Complex Projects: Lead the successful delivery of complex technical projects. Create Solutions Designs: Develop innovative and effective solution designs. Create HLD / LLD Documentations: Generate comprehensive High-Level and Low-Level Design documentation. Sales / Pre-Sales Support: Collaborate in sales and pre-sales activities to provide technical expertise. Skills/Must-Have: Certifications (Both Valid): Microsoft Azure Administrator Certification Azure Solutions Architect Expert Additional Certification (any one of): Designing and Implementing Microsoft Azure Networking Solutions. Microsoft Azure Security Technologies. Desirable Certifications (any one of): Azure Virtual Desktop Administering Windows Server Hybrid Core Infrastructure AWS Solutions Architect - Associate AWS Solutions Architect - Professional AWS Advanced Networking Speciality Benefits: 10% Bonus Salary: £51,500 Basic Salary Per Annum (£ to ZAR Converter: 1,244,384.51 South African Rand) Location: WFH (Work From Home) Ideally near Johannesburg due to office expansions taking place there If you're eager to advance your career and explore new opportunities, don't hesitate to apply now!
May 01, 2024
Full time
Are you ready to be a part of a dynamic team with a UK-based Cisco Partner and MSP expanding its reach to South Africa? We are actively seeking a Principal Cloud Consultant to join our client's growing team, playing a crucial role in designing, consulting, planning, and implementing complex technical projects. This is an excellent opportunity to collaborate closely with other technical teams and contribute to the success of their expanding operations. You will be joining a business committed to excellence, that is on the lookout for top talent to join their team and drive success in the rapidly evolving technology landscape. Responsibilities: Deliver Complex Projects: Lead the successful delivery of complex technical projects. Create Solutions Designs: Develop innovative and effective solution designs. Create HLD / LLD Documentations: Generate comprehensive High-Level and Low-Level Design documentation. Sales / Pre-Sales Support: Collaborate in sales and pre-sales activities to provide technical expertise. Skills/Must-Have: Certifications (Both Valid): Microsoft Azure Administrator Certification Azure Solutions Architect Expert Additional Certification (any one of): Designing and Implementing Microsoft Azure Networking Solutions. Microsoft Azure Security Technologies. Desirable Certifications (any one of): Azure Virtual Desktop Administering Windows Server Hybrid Core Infrastructure AWS Solutions Architect - Associate AWS Solutions Architect - Professional AWS Advanced Networking Speciality Benefits: 10% Bonus Salary: £51,500 Basic Salary Per Annum (£ to ZAR Converter: 1,244,384.51 South African Rand) Location: WFH (Work From Home) Ideally near Johannesburg due to office expansions taking place there If you're eager to advance your career and explore new opportunities, don't hesitate to apply now!
Job Description: Pet Nutrition (PN) is the most vibrant category in the FMCG sector. As we work to transform this exciting category, a new program, Digital First, has been mobilized by the Mars Pet Nutrition (PN) leadership team. Digital First places pet parents at the center of all we do in Mars PN, while digitalizing a wide range of business process areas, and creating future fit capabilities to achieve ambitious targets in top line growth, earnings, and pet parent centricity. The Digital First agenda requires Digitizing at scale and requires you to demonstrate significant thought leadership, quality decision making, deep technical know-how, and an ability to navigate complex business challenges. Are you passionate about increasing sales, revenue, price the products effectively, saving cost via Digital, Analytics and excited about how it can completely transform the way an organization efficiently and effectively manage its longer-term financial health? Do you have the strategic vision, technical expertise, and leadership skills to drive digital & data-driven solutions? Do you want to work in a dynamic, fast-growing category? If so, you might be the ideal candidate for the role of Integrated SRM - Solution architect in the Enterprise Architecture function for Global Pet Nutrition (PN) at Mars. The Integrated SRM - Solution Architect is a technical leadership role that oversees delivery of digital and data capabilities that are critical to the success of our Enterprise. This role is responsible for the architecture, design and optimization of digital and data platforms, data engineering and the development of the Integrated SRM product for the multi-billion-dollar Pet Nutrition division. Reporting to the Head of Enterprise Architecture, the person in this role will be a part of the Global PN Architecture of Tomorrow team. The role operates globally and partners with PN business and digital leaders across all functions. 'This role is an incubation role (temporary) with an estimated end date of December 2026. The purpose is to fast-track and support the build of this specific product. At the completion of the product, a permanent BAU role will open to maintain and support the product: the role will be permanent and will have a different job description more suited to the need of the organisation at end state. If you are unable to secure the role by December 2026 you will be eligible for a separation package.' What are we looking for? Bachelor's degree or Equivalent (IT Degree preferred in particular computer science, data science or related field) Industry-leading expertise in building and delivering Integrated SRM solutions. Understanding of revenue management principles and levers such as pricing, promo, mix or PPA. Experienced on delivery of analytical products on the SRM space including deep knowledge on identifying, extracting, and integrating data from various internal and external sources relevant to revenue management is essential. Prior experience on conducting price elasticity and sensitivity analysis and/or exposure to statistical modelling methods is a plus. Lead the definition and establishment of technical principles and framework for the SRM transformation and support the design scalable, robust, and flexible technical solutions aligned with SRM best practices Established and deep understanding of a range of technology solutions & business process, across Sales/Marketing/Finance domain. Proven track record of delivering value through data products in a fast-paced, agile environment. Extensive knowledge of data principles, architecture/modelling, ingestion, ETL, visualisation Extensive knowledge of Azure based big data platform & exposure to other clouds such as GCP is desirable. Prior experience of successfully leading large-scale data initiatives to support analytics, BI & AI use cases. Proven track record of presenting solution options to design authorities and governance forums Proven track record to master new and emerging technologies Successful experience, established over several years, to perform architecture leadership within a Technology environment A strong customer centric mindset especially within an internal customer base with the purpose of driving adoption and use Strategic thinking, problem solving and innovation, with the ability to anticipate and navigate challenges and opportunities. Excellent in engaging with technical and functional leadership in a matrix organization. Ability to navigate complex matrix organisation Motivational and thought leading Ability to adapt to a fast-paced, dynamic work environment and manage multiple priorities Experience working in a multi-region business team with potentially conflicting needs/views and ability to navigate a complex organizational landscape Must be customer focused with demonstrated ability to form productive relationship including business & DT leaders Learning agility and desire to learn new technology and business What will be your key responsibilities? M ars Principles: Live and exemplify the Five Principles of Mars, Inc. within self and team. Strategy and Thought Leadership: Work with PN Digital Leadership & Integrated SRM product leadership to create and execute the Integrated SRM strategy and roadmap for the Pet Nutrition segment, in alignment with the Pet Nutrition's business strategic priorities and goals. Bring the "outside-In" by maintaining an external network of digital professionals to deliver value faster and build our capabilities of the future. Stakeholder Engagement: Collaborate with PN brand, Sales, Marketing, Finance, CMI, Digital Leadership & Integrated SRM product team. You align with and support Enterprise architecture efforts in Mars Petcare, Enterprise architecture (EA), Global delivery organisation(GDO), CISO teams. Architectural governance, review and assurance: you are accountable for effective and proportionate governance to approve or reject high level solution designs, solution architectures, other Technology services including granting waivers where justified. You ensure that critical Integrated SRM design decisions and issues escalated by delivery teams across PN DT & business are reviewed and resolved promptly. You drive architectural governance, review and assurance in partnership with the Technology Leadership Team, PN/Petcare/Corporate EAs and colleagues in the wider Mars PN. Roadmap to achieve the target architecture: you are accountable for setting out a roadmap to move from the current state architecture to the target architecture for Integrated SRM product, taking account of the change portfolio and expected future change plans. You will also consider Market Archetypes where appropriate to ensure relevant solutions are proposed and implemented. Work with development team: you are expected to work with development teams/Sis to guide and offer expert advice to ensure the application is built the highest standards and is in line with Mars PN EA architecture principles and above all, the solutions meet business requirements. Ensure comprehensive documentation, including solution architecture diagrams, technical specifications, and user guides are produced. What can you expect from Mars? Work with over 130,000 diverse and talented Associates, all guided by the Five Principles. Join a purpose-driven company where we're striving to build the world we want tomorrow, today. Best-in-class learning and development support from day one, including access to our in-house Mars University. An industry-competitive salary and benefits package, including company bonus. Mars is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you need assistance or an accommodation during the application process because of a disability, it is available upon request. The company is pleased to provide such assistance, and no applicant will be penalized as a result of such a request.
May 01, 2024
Full time
Job Description: Pet Nutrition (PN) is the most vibrant category in the FMCG sector. As we work to transform this exciting category, a new program, Digital First, has been mobilized by the Mars Pet Nutrition (PN) leadership team. Digital First places pet parents at the center of all we do in Mars PN, while digitalizing a wide range of business process areas, and creating future fit capabilities to achieve ambitious targets in top line growth, earnings, and pet parent centricity. The Digital First agenda requires Digitizing at scale and requires you to demonstrate significant thought leadership, quality decision making, deep technical know-how, and an ability to navigate complex business challenges. Are you passionate about increasing sales, revenue, price the products effectively, saving cost via Digital, Analytics and excited about how it can completely transform the way an organization efficiently and effectively manage its longer-term financial health? Do you have the strategic vision, technical expertise, and leadership skills to drive digital & data-driven solutions? Do you want to work in a dynamic, fast-growing category? If so, you might be the ideal candidate for the role of Integrated SRM - Solution architect in the Enterprise Architecture function for Global Pet Nutrition (PN) at Mars. The Integrated SRM - Solution Architect is a technical leadership role that oversees delivery of digital and data capabilities that are critical to the success of our Enterprise. This role is responsible for the architecture, design and optimization of digital and data platforms, data engineering and the development of the Integrated SRM product for the multi-billion-dollar Pet Nutrition division. Reporting to the Head of Enterprise Architecture, the person in this role will be a part of the Global PN Architecture of Tomorrow team. The role operates globally and partners with PN business and digital leaders across all functions. 'This role is an incubation role (temporary) with an estimated end date of December 2026. The purpose is to fast-track and support the build of this specific product. At the completion of the product, a permanent BAU role will open to maintain and support the product: the role will be permanent and will have a different job description more suited to the need of the organisation at end state. If you are unable to secure the role by December 2026 you will be eligible for a separation package.' What are we looking for? Bachelor's degree or Equivalent (IT Degree preferred in particular computer science, data science or related field) Industry-leading expertise in building and delivering Integrated SRM solutions. Understanding of revenue management principles and levers such as pricing, promo, mix or PPA. Experienced on delivery of analytical products on the SRM space including deep knowledge on identifying, extracting, and integrating data from various internal and external sources relevant to revenue management is essential. Prior experience on conducting price elasticity and sensitivity analysis and/or exposure to statistical modelling methods is a plus. Lead the definition and establishment of technical principles and framework for the SRM transformation and support the design scalable, robust, and flexible technical solutions aligned with SRM best practices Established and deep understanding of a range of technology solutions & business process, across Sales/Marketing/Finance domain. Proven track record of delivering value through data products in a fast-paced, agile environment. Extensive knowledge of data principles, architecture/modelling, ingestion, ETL, visualisation Extensive knowledge of Azure based big data platform & exposure to other clouds such as GCP is desirable. Prior experience of successfully leading large-scale data initiatives to support analytics, BI & AI use cases. Proven track record of presenting solution options to design authorities and governance forums Proven track record to master new and emerging technologies Successful experience, established over several years, to perform architecture leadership within a Technology environment A strong customer centric mindset especially within an internal customer base with the purpose of driving adoption and use Strategic thinking, problem solving and innovation, with the ability to anticipate and navigate challenges and opportunities. Excellent in engaging with technical and functional leadership in a matrix organization. Ability to navigate complex matrix organisation Motivational and thought leading Ability to adapt to a fast-paced, dynamic work environment and manage multiple priorities Experience working in a multi-region business team with potentially conflicting needs/views and ability to navigate a complex organizational landscape Must be customer focused with demonstrated ability to form productive relationship including business & DT leaders Learning agility and desire to learn new technology and business What will be your key responsibilities? M ars Principles: Live and exemplify the Five Principles of Mars, Inc. within self and team. Strategy and Thought Leadership: Work with PN Digital Leadership & Integrated SRM product leadership to create and execute the Integrated SRM strategy and roadmap for the Pet Nutrition segment, in alignment with the Pet Nutrition's business strategic priorities and goals. Bring the "outside-In" by maintaining an external network of digital professionals to deliver value faster and build our capabilities of the future. Stakeholder Engagement: Collaborate with PN brand, Sales, Marketing, Finance, CMI, Digital Leadership & Integrated SRM product team. You align with and support Enterprise architecture efforts in Mars Petcare, Enterprise architecture (EA), Global delivery organisation(GDO), CISO teams. Architectural governance, review and assurance: you are accountable for effective and proportionate governance to approve or reject high level solution designs, solution architectures, other Technology services including granting waivers where justified. You ensure that critical Integrated SRM design decisions and issues escalated by delivery teams across PN DT & business are reviewed and resolved promptly. You drive architectural governance, review and assurance in partnership with the Technology Leadership Team, PN/Petcare/Corporate EAs and colleagues in the wider Mars PN. Roadmap to achieve the target architecture: you are accountable for setting out a roadmap to move from the current state architecture to the target architecture for Integrated SRM product, taking account of the change portfolio and expected future change plans. You will also consider Market Archetypes where appropriate to ensure relevant solutions are proposed and implemented. Work with development team: you are expected to work with development teams/Sis to guide and offer expert advice to ensure the application is built the highest standards and is in line with Mars PN EA architecture principles and above all, the solutions meet business requirements. Ensure comprehensive documentation, including solution architecture diagrams, technical specifications, and user guides are produced. What can you expect from Mars? Work with over 130,000 diverse and talented Associates, all guided by the Five Principles. Join a purpose-driven company where we're striving to build the world we want tomorrow, today. Best-in-class learning and development support from day one, including access to our in-house Mars University. An industry-competitive salary and benefits package, including company bonus. Mars is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you need assistance or an accommodation during the application process because of a disability, it is available upon request. The company is pleased to provide such assistance, and no applicant will be penalized as a result of such a request.
Head of IT and Digital Infrastructure (Permanent) Salary: £60,000 Location: London Industry: Sports As the Head of IT and Digital Infrastructure, you'll oversee all IT and digital platform operations, blending technical prowess with strategic vision and leadership to optimize our digital presence and support organizational goals. Responsibilities: Managing IT Infrastructure: Develop and enforce IT strategies, policies, and procedures for efficient and secure operations. Supervise network infrastructure design, implementation, and maintenance. Coordinate with external IT vendors for timely issue resolution and quality service delivery. Enhance system reliability, scalability, and security based on performance metrics. Website Development and Maintenance: Lead website development to convey our brand effectively. Collaborate with teams to gather requirements, develop content, and enhance features. Oversee website design, UX optimization, and SEO efforts for increased traffic and engagement. Utilize analytics and user feedback to enhance website performance. Data Management and Security: Implement best practices to ensure data integrity, confidentiality, and availability. Establish data backup and recovery procedures for business continuity. Enforce cybersecurity measures against external threats. Stay updated on emerging IT trends for innovation opportunities. Team Leadership and Development: Collaborate with external service providers to align deliverables with our initiatives. Cultivate a culture of collaboration, innovation, and learning. Provide leadership and guidance, setting clear expectations and goals. Conduct performance evaluations and offer constructive feedback for professional growth. Qualifications and Experience: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field; advanced degree preferred. Proven experience in IT leadership, managing infrastructure, and website projects. Proficiency in networking, hardware, software, and web technologies. Strong grasp of cybersecurity principles and practices. Excellent leadership and communication skills. Strategic thinker with analytical and problem-solving abilities. Background in sports/membership organizations preferred. Relevant certifications (e.g., CISSP, CCNA, PMP) are advantageous. Contact:
May 01, 2024
Full time
Head of IT and Digital Infrastructure (Permanent) Salary: £60,000 Location: London Industry: Sports As the Head of IT and Digital Infrastructure, you'll oversee all IT and digital platform operations, blending technical prowess with strategic vision and leadership to optimize our digital presence and support organizational goals. Responsibilities: Managing IT Infrastructure: Develop and enforce IT strategies, policies, and procedures for efficient and secure operations. Supervise network infrastructure design, implementation, and maintenance. Coordinate with external IT vendors for timely issue resolution and quality service delivery. Enhance system reliability, scalability, and security based on performance metrics. Website Development and Maintenance: Lead website development to convey our brand effectively. Collaborate with teams to gather requirements, develop content, and enhance features. Oversee website design, UX optimization, and SEO efforts for increased traffic and engagement. Utilize analytics and user feedback to enhance website performance. Data Management and Security: Implement best practices to ensure data integrity, confidentiality, and availability. Establish data backup and recovery procedures for business continuity. Enforce cybersecurity measures against external threats. Stay updated on emerging IT trends for innovation opportunities. Team Leadership and Development: Collaborate with external service providers to align deliverables with our initiatives. Cultivate a culture of collaboration, innovation, and learning. Provide leadership and guidance, setting clear expectations and goals. Conduct performance evaluations and offer constructive feedback for professional growth. Qualifications and Experience: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field; advanced degree preferred. Proven experience in IT leadership, managing infrastructure, and website projects. Proficiency in networking, hardware, software, and web technologies. Strong grasp of cybersecurity principles and practices. Excellent leadership and communication skills. Strategic thinker with analytical and problem-solving abilities. Background in sports/membership organizations preferred. Relevant certifications (e.g., CISSP, CCNA, PMP) are advantageous. Contact: